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Members of the Chief Senachwine Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will meet at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Henry Public Library, 702 Front St. Member and Illinois State Organization American Indians Chair Nancy Gilfillan will present a program on Sacagawea.

Retirement party set for Master Gardener, naturalist coordinator Bettyann Harrison

A retirement party will be held Oct. 1 to honor Bettyann Harrison, coordinator of the Master Gardener and Master Naturalist programs, who is stepping down after years of service.

The public is invited to celebrate Harrison’s contributions from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Marshall-Putnam Extension Office, 509 Front St., Suite 4.

A native of Spring Valley, Harrison has lived in the Henry area for 30 years with her husband, John. Together they raised four

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Bettyann Harrison, Master Gardener and Master Naturalist Coordinator, will be retiring in October.

children who, along with Harrison, were deeply involved in 4-H as participants, leaders, superintendents and judges.

Harrison’s passion for gardening and the natural world has driven her career. As

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PUTNAM COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT Putnam County Library hosts colorful harvest craft event

The Putnam County Public Library District will hold a “Colorful Harvest” craft program 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, at its McNabb Branch.

Participants can decorate their own autumn-themed fruit baskets using markers or colored pencils, celebrating the season with a hands-on creative activity.

The McNabb Branch is located at 322 W. Main Street, McNabb. For information, call

the library at 815-339-2038.

Putnam County Library to host Halloween family night, Salem witch play

Putnam County Library will hold two special events on Thursday, Oct. 9, at different branches.

At 6 p.m., the Hennepin branch invites families to Halloween Family Night. DJ Mara and T-Rex will provide music and entertainment alongside glow-in-the-dark mini golf

and other fun activities for all ages.

Earlier that day at 12:30 p.m., the Standard branch will present “Accused: A Salem Witch Faces Her Fate.” Historical presenter Michelle Gibbons will embody a woman accused during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692.

The program reveals the fear, suspicion, and resilience of those caught in the hysteria, inviting audiences to decide if the accused was truly guilty or a victim of mass hysteria.

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The 2025 Putnam County High School homecoming court includes freshmen Naomi Hammerich and Jesus Ramirez, sophomores Dylan Haycraft and Sarah Schennum, juniors Paige Tonioni and Kade Zimmerlein, seniors Cadie Bickett, Ashley Cano, Addie Leatherman, Sydney Samek, Dylan Glynn, Johnathon Stunkel, Brayden Zuniga and Carter Grandadam, who was not pictured. Ella Pyszka was named queen, and Jake Dove was crowned king.

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Tickets are available for Putnam County Community Theatre’s murder mystery dinner, “Murder at Gatsby Manor,” set for Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Putnam County Conservation District, 4526 E. 1000th St.

Tickets on sale for ‘Murder at Gatsby Manor’ murder mystery dinner bar and a 50/50 raffle. Attendees can mingle with socialites and try to solve the murder mystery. Costumes from Tickets are available for Putnam t h e e r a a r e e n c o u r a g e d b u t n o t County Community Theatre’s murder required.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets cost mystery dinner, “Murder at Gatsby Manor,” set for Saturday, Nov. 1, at the $40 for adults and can be reserved by Putnam County Conservation District, contacting 815-310-0320 or pcccommunitytheatre@gmail.com. Seating is lim4526 E 1000th St. The 1920s-themed event includes a ited. Proceeds benefit Putnam County catered dinner by Bernardi’s, a cash Community Theatre.

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ABOVE LEFT: To The Point cast member Kate Booth battles during an on-stage reenactment of Hamlet during the Cedar Creek Renaissance Fair on Sept. 27 at Cedar Creek Ranch. ABOVE: Bo Harris demonstrates how a longbow was used during the medieval era during the Cedar Creek Renaissance Fair on Sept. 27 at Cedar Creek Ranch. LEFT: Joe and Brittany Smith participate in a ceremonial knot binding and tying during their viking themed wedding that took place at the Cedar Creek Renaissance Fair on Sept. 27 at Cedar Creek Ranch.

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PCCC October 09, 2025 @ 12:30 pm Step back into the year 1692, where fear, superstition, and mass hysteria gripped the Puritan town of Salem.

In this chilling portrayal, historical presenter Michelle Gibbons will embody the voice of one of the countless women accused of witchcraft during the infamous Salem Witch Trials. Hear firsthand what it was like to live under suspicion, accused of dark, unthinkable crimes for which the only evidence was rumor, fear, and prejudice.

Step into the shoes of the accused and experience the fear, resilience, and silent strength of a woman fighting to survive in a world that believes her guilt. Was she truly a witch, or simply a victim of mass hysteria?

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Rachel Mershon poses for a photo Monday before blowing out the candles on her birthday cake at the Starved Rock Visitors Center. As a former junior high teacher in Spring Valley, Mershon volunteers in the bookstore at the Starved Rock Visitors Center.

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On the first day of autumn, the Starved Rock Visitors Center buzzed with warmth and laughter. Rachel Mershon, 94, sat behind the bookstore desk, her eyes twinkling with joy.

Monday was special. Not only was it her birthday, but it also was a celebration of a lifetime devoted to community service.

A Granville resident, Mershon drives 30 minutes every Monday to volunteer at the Starved Rock Visitors Center bookstore. Since it opened in 2003, she has become a beloved fixture.

She shares her passion for local literature and nature with every visitor.

“I just don’t want to stay home,” she said.

She also regularly attends the Putnam County Senior Center in Standard.

A retired junior high teacher from JFK Elementary in Spring Valley, Mershon has logged almost 10,000 volunteer hours – a testament to her dedication.

“Rachel is our treasure; she consistently shows up and loves what she does,” said Pam Grivetti, president of

the Starved Rock Foundation. “She’s a very trustworthy person.”

Since 2003, the Starved Rock Foundation has recorded more than 111,000 volunteer hours. Founded in 1991, the nonprofit partners with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to support the park through conservation, education and recreation.

Volunteers lead interpretive hikes, staff the visitor center, organize trail cleanups and coordinate seasonal events. The foundation funds park improvements through memberships, donations and proceeds from the volunteer-run LeRocher Bookstore and Gift Shop.

Over 30 years, the organization has contributed more than $500,000 to enhance the park’s programs, facilities and natural beauty.

At the heart of Starved Rock, Mershon is more than a volunteer; she is a beacon of joy and service.

Asked about her longevity, she smiled: “I don’t want to sit and do nothing, and I love honey.”

Spring Valley seeks grant to acquire land for ballfield complex near JFK school Spring Valley is seeking state grant funding to potentially acquire land for a future baseball/softball complex north of John F. Kennedy Elementary School.

Earlier this week, the Spring Valley City Council voted unanimously to apply for two grants, including an Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development program. If awarded, the OSLAD grant would allow the city to purchase about 10 acres of property stretching from just north of JFK School to Terry Street, measuring about 300 by 1,446 feet.

Mayor Melanie Malooley-Thompson said that the proposed 10-acre site would be used in the long term to construct four ballfields, walking paths, a playground and parking as part of the city’s completed park master plan.

Malooley-Thompson stressed the city is not buying the property now, but rather applying for funding that would enable the purchase if the grant is approved.

OSLAD grants are typically awarded in February, meaning the city could learn the outcome of its application by early next year.

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An aerial view behind JFK School on Wednesday in Spring Valley where Spring Valley is seeking state grant money to build a baseball/softball complex.

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OBITUARIES

MARCELLA “MARCY” ANN BOUXSEIN Born: November 2, 1937 in DePue, Illinois Died: September 20, 2025 in Peoria, Illinois Marcella “Marcy” Ann Bouxsein, 87, of rural Granville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Independence Village in Peoria, surrounded by love.

A visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hennepin. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m., officiated by Fr. Patrick DeMeulemeester. Marcy will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband in Granville Cemetery. Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville is assisting the family with

arrangements.

Marcy was born on November 2, 1937, in DePue, Illinois, to Gardner and Agnes (McCauley) Mills. She graduated from DePue High School and, on June 27, 1959, married the love of her life, Donald Ira Bouxsein. Together, they built a home filled with love, laughter, and four children who were the center of her world.

Marcy devoted her early years to raising her children with warmth, wisdom, and unwavering care. Once they were all in school, she began a long career at Mid America Growers, where she served as the head waterer.

Known for her vibrant spirit, strong will, and generous heart, Marcy had a knack for finding the perfect bargain and an even greater gift for helping those in need. Whether through a handmade craft, a kind word, or a helping hand, she made those around her feel seen and cherished. Her home was always full of color and life, especially in her flower gardens, where her love for yard work turned every

bloom into a small reflection of her joy and care. Marcella served as President of the Hennepin Woman’s Club and was also an accomplished craftswoman, winning multiple first-place awards for her sewing and handmade creations. Her artistic touch and eye for detail were evident in everything she did.

Marcy also loved to travel and explore new places. She had a curious spirit, a contagious laugh, and warmth that drew people in.

She is survived by her loving children: Jill (Phil) Pistorius of Peoria; Jon (Barb) Bouxsein of Hennepin; and Jennifer (John) Pembleton of Princeton; nine cherished grandchildren: Gina (Louie) Parnell, Elyse Ketter (Jeff Dagenais), Tyler (Katie) Ketter, Jessie (the late Jacob) Bouxsein (Mitch Haywood), Nicholas (Fallon) Bouxsein, Nicole Bouxsein (Jarred McDaniel), Katy Bouxsein (Kyle Carico), Victoria Hoffman, and Hailee Pembleton; and eight great-grandchildren: Ethan and Wyatt Parnell, Bodi and Kip Ketter, Ila Mae Bouxsein, Ivan Haywood,

Beckham Dagenais, and Santana Hoffman. She also leaves behind a very special friend, Keith Colvin, whose companionship brought her joy in recent years.

Marcy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald; her son, Jeffrey Lee Bouxsein; and her grandson, Jacob Ira Bouxsein.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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Though Marcy has left this world, the beauty she created in her family and her acts of kindness will continue to bloom in the lives she touched.

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: PUTNAM COUNTY 2, SERENA 0 (27-25, 25-22)

Putnam County uses team effort to top Serena

By BRIAN HOXSEY bhoxsey@shawmedia.com On two points late in the first set of Monday’s volleyball match between host Putnam County and Serena, the Panthers – namely junior libero Sarah Wiesbrock and sophomore setter/hitter Britney Trinidad – made all-out defensive plays that turned into points and pushed the momentum to their team’s side.

Putnam County used other scrappy efforts throughout the match to eventually secure a 27-25, 25-22 victory over the Huskers in R.M. Germano Gym in Granville.

“The last week or so we’ve flipped a switch, and our defense and teamwork has been very good,” Putnam County coach Amy Bell said, her team now 8-7 on the season. “All the girls are working well together and playing aggressive. This was a total team effort, and I thought we showed a lot of scrappiness.

“We had what you need to win tonight, girls making plays to keep the ball alive, and then girls putting away kills off of those plays. Hopefully, we can continue to build off tonight moving forward.”

The hosts jumped out to leads of 7-1 and 11-3 in the opening set, due in part to three kills and an ace from Myah Richardson and a pair of aces from Trinidad.

Serena bounced back and used a four-point service run by Brynley Glade, including an ace and a kill and block from Kendall Whiteaker, to take a 16-15 lead.

The Panthers used a kill by Richardson and a three-point burst by Weisbrock to hold a 21-17 advantage, but aces

by Whiteaker and Anna Hjerpe and a kill by Emily Hoffman put the visitors on top 25-24.

However, a Serena net violation and hitting error preceded an ace by Chloe Parcher to finish off the first set.

“I really feel like our teamwork the past two matches has been the best it’s been all season,” said Weisbrock, who finished with a match-best 19 digs and

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Putnam County’s Ella Pyszka (right) spikes the ball with Serena’s Maddie Young defending Monday at Putnam County High School. four assists. “We are all working together on every point and playing as hard as we can for each other.

“We also have had great communication on the court. Everyone is talking and helping each other as much as they can. We are playing with a lot of trust and confidence right now.”

In the second set, Serena was able to push out to a 17-13 lead, but PC came back to tie things with Richardson putting down a pair of kills.

After a hitting error, the Panthers used a kill by Ella Pyszka, consecutive winners from Parcher and an ace by Richardson to lead 21-18.

Serena’s Hjerpe stopped the run with

a kill, but a pair of service and hitting errors eventually gave Putnam County the victory.

Richardson led Putnam County with nine kills, five digs, three assists, two aces and two blocks. Parcher (three digs, two blocks) and Trinidad (10 digs, five assists) each had two kills. Kennedy Holocker posted 12 digs, and Pyszka had seven digs.

The Huskers (9-5-1) were led by Anna Hjerpe (eight kills, seven digs, two aces), Rebekah Shugrue (nine digs, 12 assists, an ace), Brynley Glade (three aces, three digs) and Aubrey Duffy (seven digs, a kill, an assist).

“Missing eight serves like we did

tonight is tough to overcome,” Serena coach Jennifer Shugrue said. “It wasn’t just the misses, but it seemed like they happened at times where we had a chance to get or extend momentum.

“Putnam County had some really good servers, made some really smart offensive plays, and we had trouble finding openings in their defense. My girls played hard and played together, but we just didn’t play as well as we are capable.”

Serena is back in action Tuesday in a Little Ten Conference match at Leland.

Putnam County resumes play at Woodland in a Tri-County Conference match on Thursday.

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Hall-Putnam County cruises to victory over Kewanee

By JARED BELL

Shaw Local News Network correspondent The Hall-Putnam County football team left no doubt Friday.

In a Three Rivers Conference Mississippi Division showdown against Kewanee, the Red Devils scored a season high in points, forced three turnovers on defense and dominated in a 44-0 running-clock victory over the Boilermakers in Kewanee.

“Everything just came together, and it was a great team win,” Hall-PC senior quarterback Dylan Glynn said.

“We really needed this because we have a hard schedule the rest of the way.”

In earning its third straight victory, Hall-PC (3-2, 3-0 TRC Mississippi) managed 387 yards of offense, including 334 yards rushing against Kewanee (0-5, 0-3 TRC Mississippi).

On defense, the Red Devils forced three takeaways – two fumble recoveries, one interception – allowed just 81 yards total offense and recorded the

program’s first shutout since the first round of the 2019 playoffs.

“It was a great effort by our guys,” first-year Hall coach Nick Sterling said.

“The kids played really well.”

Glynn, senior running back Aiden Redcliff and senior running back Braden Curran provided a threeheaded monster for the Red Devils’ rushing attack.

Redcliff led the Aiden Redcliff way as he ran for 176 yards and three touchdowns – including two TD runs of more than 50 yards – while Glynn rushed for 79 yards and two scores while he threw for 53 yards and a TD. Curran added 60 yards on the ground and a TD. The seven touchdowns scored by the Red Devil offense were as many as it scored in the last three games combined.

“The offensive line really did well today and led the way,” Redcliff said.

“The line is where we start, and it really goes through them.”

After the teams traded possessions to start the game, Hall took off.

Glynn started the scoring when he ran for a 48-yard TD to make it 7-0 with 6:43 left in the first quarter, while Curran scampered for an 11-yard score to make it 13-0 with 16.1 seconds left in the first quarter.

“We knew that if we could get up early, that we would be good,” Glynn said. “Everybody’s morale was so high.”

In the second quarter, Glynn scored on a 1-yard QB sneak to make it 19-0 with 4:47 to go before half, while later in the quarter, Redcliff bulldozed his way in for a 1-yard run to make it 25-0 with 27.8 seconds left before half.

The Red Devils kept attacking in the second half.

Redcliff recovered a fumble less than 70 seconds into the third quarter, then ran for a 57-yard TD on the very next play to make it 31-0 just 77 seconds into the quarter.

Glenn joined the fun when he recovered a fumble and then threw a 35-yard TD score to sophomore tight end Chace Sterling to make it 38-0 with 8:54 to go in the third.

Redcliff added a 71-yard TD run with 4:07 to go in the third to make it 44-0 and invoke the running clock.

“You can see it in practice that everything is starting to click,” coach Sterling said. “That’s what you want. It’s Week 5 and you want to see progress, and we’re seeing it.”

While the offense shone, so did the Hall defense.

The Red Devils unit allowed 50 yards of total offense in the first half and 31 yards in the second half. Kewanee managed just 43 yards rushing and had only one player run for more than five yards.

In addition to Redcliff’s and Glynn’s third-quarter fumble recoveries, junior defensive back David Luna had a third-quarter interception.

With the win, Hall returns home in Week 6 against Bureau County rival Princeton (2-3, 2-1 TRC Mississippi).

VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP

Lady Panthers place 5th at Reed-Custer Tournament

By KEVIN HIERONYMUS

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At Braidwood: Putnam County went 3-2 to place fifth in the Reed-Custer Tournament.

In pool play, the Lady Panthers beat Elmwood Park 25-21, 25-22 and lost to United Township 25-23, 25-22 and Morris 25-11, 25-11.

In the consolation bracket, Putnam County defeated St. Anne 25-20, 25-10 and beat Elmwood Park 18-25, 25-16, 25-21.

Sarah Wiesbrock had 66 digs, 33 points and six aces for PC, while Ayla Berlin contributed 25 assists, 23 digs, 25 points and five aces.

Putnam County def. Woodland 25-13, 25-11: Ayla Berlin had 10 assists, seven

digs and eight points as the Lady Panthers earned a Tri-County Conference victory on Thursday, Sept. 25 in rural Streator.

Myah Richardson had 10 points, six aces, nine kills, six assists and five digs for PC (9-7, 2-3), while Sarah Wiesbrock added 15 digs and six points.

Photos by Scott Anderson

LEFT: Members of the Putnam County volleyball team react after scoring a point against Serena on Monday, Sept. 22, at Putnam County High School. ABOVE: Putnam County’s Chloe Parcher blocks a spike from Serena’s Rebekah Shugrue on Monday, Sept. 22, at Putnam County High School.

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LAND AUCTION

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2025 AT 10:00 AMCT

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OPEN HOUSE: WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15• 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Land is located 9 miles northeast of Ottawa, IL, or 20 miles northwest of Morris, IL. Tract 1 is located in Section 12, T34N-R4E, Rutland Township and Tract 2 is located in Section 7, T34N-R5E, Miller Township, LaSalle County, Illinois.

Represents productive, tillable farmland with conservation practices in place. Tract 2 includes a Morton building with living quarters that make it a must see!

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Representing Attorney: Joseph H. Cantlin | Cantlin Law Firm 760 E Etna Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350 | (815) 433-4712 Auction Manager: Kevin Haas (309) 264-7767

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The Carol Norton Estate real estate is located approx. 1 mile northwest of Ohio, IL with access along 2900 N Ave and County Rd 2000 E and further described as being located in Section 5, T18N-R9E, Ohio Township, Bureau County, Illinois.

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Representing Attorney: James W. Benckendorf Benckendorf & Benckendorf, P.C. 100 N Main St, Morton, IL 61550 | (309) 266-6121 Auction Managers: Isaac Taber (309) 335-8081 & Kevin Haas (309) 264-7767

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The real estate is located approximately 4 miles west of Mendota, IL with access along 3450 E St. and further described as being located in Section 11, T18N-R11E, Clarion Township, Bureau County, Illinois.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Putnam - Hennepin, ILLINOIS Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Plaintiff vs.

William P. Butcher, Special Representative for Gabriel Garrido (Deceased); Maria Garrido a/k/a Maria Angelica Garrido; Victoria Garrido; Alexandria Garrido; Village of Mark; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Gabriel Garrido; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendant 22 FC 2 CALENDAR NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on November 5, 2025, at the hour 10:00 a.m., Putnam County Courthouse in the Lobby, 120 N. 4th Street, Hennepin, IL 61327, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 02-00-093-050.

Commonly known as 115 Roberts St., Mark, IL 61340.

The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Potestivo & Associates P.C., 223 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 610, Chicago, IL 60606. (248) 853-4400 ext 1200. 314552 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com#es.com I3273798 (Published Putnam County Record Oct. 1, 8, 15, 2025)

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William P. Butc (Deceased); Ma Garrido; Alexan Legatees of Ga Claimants De 22 PUBLIC NOTIC Foreclosure en Sales Corporat Putnam County IL 61327, sell to mortgaged real ADDITION TO UNDERLYING EASEMENTS I IN PUTNAM CO Commonly kno The real estate real estate is a the unit other t subsection (g-1 Sale terms: At s balance within will NOT be op to check the co For information Potestivo & As Chicago, IL 606 INTERCOUNTY intercountyjudi (Published Pu

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE INTENT OF THE BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS 999 • Legal OF THE HENNEPIN PARK DISTRICT, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS TO SELL PARK BONDS Public notice is hereby given that the Hennepin Park District, Putnam County, Illinois (the “District”) will hold a public hearing on 8th day of October, 2025, at 6:50 o'clock p.m. The hearing will be held in the Community Room of the Hennepin Park District Pool Building, Hennepin, Illinois. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive public comments on the proposal to sell bonds of the District in the total amount of $20,000.00 for maintaining, improving and protecting of the existing land and facilities of the District and for payment of the expenses incident thereto.

By order of the Board of Park Commissioners of the Hennepin Park District, Putnam County, Illinois.

Dated this 10th day of September, 2025.

Amy Fay, Secretary Hennepin Park District (Published Putnam County Record Oct. 1, 2025) 2275912

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 (Published in Putnam Notice of Claim Date County Record or three (3) months Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, from the date of 2025) 2272482 mailing or delivery, whichever is later, and NOTICE OF PUBLIC any claim not filed on HEARING or before that date is PUBLIC NOTICE CONCERNING barred. Claims against THE INTENT OF THE Putnam Cemetery the estate may be filed - Putnam, IL BOARD OF PARK in the Office of the 2025 Yearly COMMISSIONERS Clerk of the Circuit Clean-Up OF THE HENNEPIN Court, Putnam County October 1 through PARK DISTRICT, Courthouse, PUTNAM COUNTY, October 5 Hennepin, IL 61327, or ILLINOIS It is that time of the 999 • Legal 999 • to Legal with 999 • Legal the TO SELL PARK year again clean up BONDS Representatives c/o all decorations, incluPublic notice is hereby their attorney, or with ding lighting from the given that Hennepin IN THE CIRCUIT OF the THE 10TH JUDICIAL both theCOURT gravesitesCIRCUIT at the Park District, Putnam ILLINOIS COUNTY Putnam - Hennepin, Representatives and OF Putnam Cemetery.

County, Illinois (the Anything left after Lakeview Loan Within Servicing, LLC Plaintiff their attorney. a October 5th will be vs. (10) days after a “District”) will hold ten day Gabriel Garrido public hearing on 8th for William P. Butcher, Special Representative claimant files its removed from of October, 2025,Angelica at 6:50 Garrido; (Deceased); Garrido a/k/a Maria Victoria claim, if filed Maria with the gravesites. o'clock p.m.

The hearing Garrido; Alexandria Garrido; Village of Mark; Unknown Heirs and Court, the claimant (Published in Putnam be held Owners in the and Legatees Unknown Non-Record must mail of or Gabriel deliver Garrido; a will Community Room of the County Record Claimants copy of the Defendant claim to Hennepin Park District Sep. 24, Oct. 1, 2025) 22 FC 2 CALENDAR NOTICE OF SALE the Representatives 2273004 Poolgiven Building, PUBLIC hereby thatHennepin, pursuant to a Judgment of c/o their NOTICE attorney isof Illinois. The purpose of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial record AND file with the hearing will be to SalesCourt Corporation November 2025, at the hour 10:00 a.m., the proof will of on receive public5,comments Putnamor County Courthouse in the Lobby,to120 of on the mailing delivery proposal sellN. 4th Street, Hennepin, IL 61327, bidder forDistrict cash, the said copies.sell to the highest bonds of the in following described mortgaged real estate: IN DAVID B. MOORE'S FIRST Dated September 10, LOT the 5 total amount of ADDITION TO THE VILLIGE OF MARK, THE COAL 2025 $20,000.00 for EXCEPT mainUNDERLYING THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND AND ALL RIGHTS AND taining, improving and /s/ Scott A. Shore, OF SAID COAL, SITUATED EASEMENTS OF THE ESTATE of the existing Attorney for IN FAVORprotecting IN PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 02-00-093-050. land and facilities of the Executors Commonly known as 115District Roberts IL 61340. andSt., forMark, payment Scott A. Shore, The real At estate family residence.

If the subject mortgaged the expenses incident Attorney Law is: singleof realE.estate a unit of a common thereto. interest community, the purchaser of 227 CourtisSt. the Box unit other the of assessments required by By ordershall of thepay Board P.O. 231 than a mortgagee Park18.5 Commissioners of subsection (g-1) of Section of the Condominium Property Act. Hennepin, IL 61327 the Hennepin Park Sale815-925-7117 terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, Tel. Putnam County, balance within 24 hours,District, by certified funds.

No refunds. The property ShoreLawAnd Illinois. Prospective bidders are admonished will NOT be open for inspection.

Mediation@gmail.com Dated all thisinformation.

10th day of to check the court file to verify September, 2025.at Plaintiff's Attorney, For information call Sales Department (Published inAssociates Putnam P.C.,Amy Potestivo & 223 Fay, WestSecretary Jackson Boulevard, Suite 610, County Record Hennepin Park District Chicago, IL 60606. (248) 853-4400 ext 1200.

314552 (Published Putnam Sept.

17, 24, Oct. 1, INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION County Record 2025) 2272482 intercountyjudicialsales.com#es.com I3273798 Oct. 1, 2025) 2275912 Oct. 1, 8, 15, 2025) (Published Putnam County Record

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Putnam Cemetery - Putnam, IL 2025 999 • Yearly Legal 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

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Zoning Administration to include an Ordinance outlining the definitions and requirements for governing Carbon 999 • Legal Injection Wells (CCS) in Putnam County.

At this hearing the Planning / Zoning Board of Appeals will review the Application for Text Amendment ZBA #25-002 and make a recommendation to the Putnam County Board to grant or deny the Application. The Putnam County Board willvote to grant or deny the application at the following Putnam County Board meeting to be held at the Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, Illinois. The following regularly scheduled Putnam County Board Meeting is Monday, November 10th, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.

The application is on file and available for review at the Putnam County Zoning Office and the Putnam County Clerks Office, 120 N Fourth St., Hennepin, Illinois.

Putnam County Planning/Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing Wednesday October 15th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Putnam County Courthouse 120 North Fourth Street Hennepin, IL 61327 This Hearing is to consider the following: (Published in Putnam ZBA #25-002, County Record Oct. 1, Application for 2025) 2276390 Text Amendment requested by The Putnam County Buying?

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At this hearing the Planning / Zoning Legal will 999 • Legal Board999 of •Appeals review the Application for Text Amendment ZBA #25-002 PUBLIC and make NOTICE a recommendation FY25 End of the to Year Financial Report the Putnam County Marshall-Putnam Soil & Water Board to grant or deny Conservation District the Application. The INCOME Putnam County Board State Gov't Support $75,771.01 willvote Federal to grant or $209,534.02 deny the application Local Gov't $106,465.47 atSalesthe following $24,984.00 Putnam County Board Special Events $0.00 meeting Servicesto be held at $0.00 the Putnam County Rentals $19,052.00 Courthouse, HenInterest $1,013.95 nepin, Illinois. The Other Income $2,137.98 following regularly TOTAL $438,958.43 scheduled Putnam EXPENSES County Board Meeting Compensation $246,886.01 isSales Monday, November $20,399.62 10th, 2025, Cost Shareat 5:30 p.m. $89,039.05 The application is on Insurance $1,224.00 file and Events available for Special $3,355.41 review at the Putnam RCPP Expense $2,031.08 County Zoning Office Office the Expense $6,868.80 and Putnam Dues Clerks Office, $1,987.58 County Equipment Repairs/Maintenance $1,231.98 120 N Fourth St., Truck Expense $3,851.65 Hennepin, Illinois.

Other Expense $5,278.64 TOTAL in Putnam $382,153.82 (Published Total Income $438,958.43 County Record Oct. 1, Total2276390 Expense $382,153.82 2025) Balance FY25 $56,804.61

(Published in the Putnam County Record October 1, 2025) 2275891

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Granville-Hennepin Fire Prot. Dist.

Budget & Appropriation Ordinance for the 7/1/2025 -6/30/2026 Fiscal Year Recitals A. The Board of Trustees of the Granville-Hennepin Fire Prot.

Dist., Putnam Co., IL (the "District"), has prepared a tentative Budget & Annual Appropriation Ordinance (the "Ordinance") & made the Ordinance available to public inspection for at least 30 days prior to final action thereon.

B. A public hearing was held on the Ordinance at 7:00 pm on 918-2025, notice of which was given as required by law.

It is hereby ordained: 1. July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 is declared to be the District's fiscal year (the "Fiscal Year").

2. The following budget contains a statement of the cash on hand at the Fiscal Year beginning, estimates of the cash expected to be received & expended, & a statement of the estimated cash to be on hand at the Fiscal Year end.

25-26 Est Estimated Income Cash on Hand July 1 1,312,897 Replacement Tax 32,000 Interest 15,000 Foreign Fire Ins. Tax 17,000 Real Estate Taxes 447,000 Sale of equipment 0 Grants 0 Refund 0 Miscellaneous 1,000 TOTAL INCOME 512,000 APPROPRIATIONS 25-26Approp CORPORATE FUND Administration Expense Office Supplies & Postage 8,000 Printing & Publication 750 Travel & Meals 1,000 Trustee Education 0 Dues/Subscriptions 7,000 Legal Services 5,000 Audit & Accounting Expense 1,000 Operational Expenses 16,000 Trustee Salaries 3,300 Fire Chiefs Compensation 6,000 Dep. Chiefs Compensation 6,400 POC-OfficersCertified Personnel 30,000 POC-Volunteer Personnel 20,000 Recording Sec'y/Bookkeeper 6,000 Dispatch 750 Building Expense Granville StationGas & Electric 7,500 Granville StationTelephone 750 Granville StationInternet 2,000 Hennepin StationGas & Electric 7,500 Hennepin StationTelephone 1,200 Hennepin StationInternet 1,500 Granville StationRepairs & Maint.

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Hennepin StationRepairs & Maint.

15,000 Hennepin Station Capital Improvements 80,000 Apparatus & Equipment Expense Fuel for Apparatus & Mobile Equip 6,500 Truck Maintenance & Repairs 25,000 Equipment Maintenance & Repairs 20,000 Equipment PurchasesAux. Firefighting 30,000 Equipment PurchasesSCBA & PPE 30,000 First Responder Supplies 15,000 Radio/Pager Maint. & Repairs 5,000 Apparatus Purchase 400,000 Equip. Purchases Radio/Pager/Comm.

25,000 Accumulation of funds per 70 ILCS 704/14 900,000 Personnel Expense Physicals & Employment Screening 8,000 Firefighter Recruitment & Retention 15,000 Firefighter Training & related travel 7,000 Fire Prevention Educ.

4,000 Contingent Expense Misc. & Contingency 50,000 Total Corporate Fund 1,792,150 INSURANCE FUND Insurance of all types, incl. Workers' Comp.

32,000 Total Insurance Fund 32,000 Total Corporate Fund 1,792,150 Total Insurance Fund 32,000 Total Appropriation 1,824,150 Summary 25-26 Est. Cash on Hand 7/1 1,312,897 Total Income 512,000 Less Estimated Expenses -1,824,150 Estimated Balance at Year End 747 3. The foregoing sums are appropriated for the purposes specified for the Fiscal Year.

4. The funds derived from sources other than the prior year's tax levy may be allotted by the Trustees to such appropriations & in such amount, respectively, as the Trustees may determine, within the limits of said appropriations, respectively & pursuant to statute.

5. The unexpended balance of any item or items of any appropriations made by this Ordinance may be expended in making up any deficiency in any item or items in the same general appropriations made by this Ordinance.

6. This Ordinance shall be in full force & effect from & after its passage & publication according to law.

Passed at a regular meeting of the District's Trustees on 9-18-2025, by roll call vote: Ayes: Brown, Haun, Holmbeck Nays: None. /s/ Larry Brown, President Attest: /s/ John Holmbeck, Secretary (Published in Putnam County Record October 1, 2025)2275947

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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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