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Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra to present ‘The Nutcracker’ Dec. 13-14
Holiday performances include dancers from three studios
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The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” with live orchestra and local dancers for two shows this weekend at Matthiessen Auditorium.
The holiday performances are scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at La Salle-Peru Township High School District 120.
Dancers from The Dance Center of La Salle, Gray’s School of Dance in Ottawa, and Dancenter of Streator and Pontiac will perform alongside the orchestra. The Illinois Valley Youth Choir, directed by Jenilyn Roether, will join the production as the Snowflake Chorus. Due to high demand, tickets are available by presale only and may be bought online at ivso.org or by calling the box office at 815-320-4471.
The biennial presentation remains one of the region’s most cherished holiday events, bringing together local dancers, young singers and live symphonic music.
The Miller Group Charitable Trust sponsors IVSO’s 76th season. “The Nutcracker” is presented by Eureka Savings Bank and Spring Valley City Bank. The IVSO also receives support from the Illinois Arts Council.
All IVSO venues are ADA-compliant. Questions regarding accommodations may be directed to accessibility@ ivso.org.
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The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” with live orchestra and local dancers for two shows next weekend at Matthiessen Auditorium
The Putnam County Public Library District will launch a community book club series in January 2026 as part of its America250 programming, celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Putnam County Library launches
Revolutionary War book club series
January series explores American Revolution through books, film
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The Putnam County Public Library District will launch a community book club series in January 2026 as part of its America250 programming, celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary.
“Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together” invites readers of all ages to explore American Revolution history through shared reading, discussion and film. The program is free and open to the public.
Sessions will meet both in person at rotating library branches and online via Zoom. Participants will view segments from the PBS documentary “American Revolution” by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt.
January schedule:
Adult Program (Ages 19+): 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the Granville Branch, 214 S. McCoy St. The book is “Reporting the Revolutionary War: Before It Was History, It Was News” by Todd Andrlik.
Virtual participation available at shorturl.at/kVVT4.
The book examines the American Revolution through eighteenth-century newspapers, broadsheets, letters and firsthand accounts from both Patriots and Loyalists.
Teen Program (Ages 13-19): 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, at the McNabb Branch, 322 W. Main St., McNabb. The book is “Rebellion 1776” by Laurie Halse Anderson. Virtual participation available at shorturl.at/Yojq6.
Set during the 1776 Siege of Boston, the novel follows 13-year-old Elspeth Culpepper as she navigates a city torn by war and a smallpox epidemic.
Youth Program (Ages 8-14): 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Condit Branch, 105 N. Center St., Putnam. The books are “Revolutionary Mary” by Karen Blumenthal and “Her Name Was Mary Katherine” by Ella Schwartz. Virtual participation available at shorturl.at/gUvJV.
Both books tell the story of Mary Katharine Goddard, the colonial printer whose name appears on the Declaration of Independence.
Copies of all books are available at the respective library branches. Funding was provided by a WETA PBS grant through America250Illinois.
For more information, call 815-3392038.
IVCC opens a 2-month window for $350,000 in scholarship funds
By MARIBETH M. WILSON mwilson@shawmedia.com
Current and incoming Illinois Valley Community College students can apply for more than $350,000 in foundation scholarships through Feb. 5 using a single online application, IVCC said in a news release.
A new online program implemented last year streamlines the annual application process.
The software makes the process easy, and since it only happens once a year, foundation Executive Director Tracy Beattie recommended that students take time now to apply. Scholarships will be awarded in May and applied to the 2026-2027 school year.
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IVCC spring 2026 tuition due Dec. 10 Illinois Valley Community College students must pay spring tuition by Dec. 10 or risk being dropped from all classes.
Students can secure their classes by paying tuition in full or setting up a payment plan. Those who are dropped must re-enroll but are not guaranteed the same schedule or classes.
Awards range from $500 to $4,500 and are available in almost every area of study, but not all awards are tied to specific disciplines.
More than 80 general scholarships are available to students who are undecided or in an area of study that does not offer a distinct scholarship, according to the release.
Students are not required to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid to be eligible for an IVCC Foundation scholarship.
The link to apply for scholarships is open through Feb. 5 at ivcc.awardspring.com.
For information, call scholarship specialist Donna Swiskoski at 815224-0551.
Financial aid recipients should notify the college cashier to apply any aid and defer tuition payments. Students can arrange payment plans, make payments and view class schedules online through the IVCC Self-Service portal at ivcc-ss.colleague.elluciancloud. com/student/courses. For information, call the IVCC cashier’s office at 815-2240213 or visit ivcc.edu/payment.
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Christmas ‘Night of Lights’ parade
The city of Princeton celebrated its “Night of Lights” event on Friday. The event featured the Christmas tree lighting at Veterans Park, a lighted Christmas parade down Main Street, Living Windows, a Candy Cane Hunt and visits with Santa.
TOP LEFT: Bureau County Fair royalty Paisleigh Ehnle, Emilee Merkel and Samantha Gross ride during the “Night of Lights” parade on Friday in downtown Princeton. ABOVE: People ride the “Frozen” float during the “Night of Lights” parade on Friday in downtown Princeton.
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ABOVE: 2025 Walnut’s Miss Indepence Queens Little Miss Independence Karolyn Fargher, Junior Miss Independence Bristal Buske and Miss Independence Autumn Roth ride during
Friday in downtown Princeton. LEFT: Santa and Mrs. Claus
Spring Valley Christmas lighted parade
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Photos by Kyle Russell
Ag Matters
Building a Better Cow: Improving
By MARTHA BLUM mblum@shawmedia.com
MADISON, Wis. — The goal of the Building a Better Cow project is to improve dairy cow productivity, profitability and wellness.
“This project is focused on building a better cow using 3D imaging for phenotyping of conformation traits,” said Jeffrey Bewley, executive director of genetic programs and innovation for the Holstein Association USA.
“Artificial intelligence is changing a lot of things in our world and a lot of things in the dairy industry,” he said during a presentation at the Knowledge Nook held at the World Dairy Expo. “I am very excited about what is coming.”
Conformation, Bewley said, has an important impact on the lifetime performance of an animal.
“We did a study a few years ago where we compared classification scores and individual linear traits to lifetime performance,” he said. “What we saw was lifetime production increased in each classification score category.”
For example, Bewley said, cows that got a score of 85 to 89 in their first lactation produced about 30,000 pounds more milk than cows that were lacking in conformation.
“So, conformation does matter for selection of animals within the dairy breed,” the executive director said.
“We think everything is in place — the tools, technology and the need to
transition how we look at evaluating cow conformation,” he said. “We have spent the last couple of years developing an innovative solution designed to advance cow conformation evaluation into a revolutionary era.”
The Holstein association had applied for a patent for the Building a Better Cow system.
“The goals of our project are to conduct conformation trait evaluation reliably and consistently and also record some management traits like body condition score and some locomotion indicators,” Bewley said. “This stationary system is primarily targeted at large dairy farms to supplement, but not replace classifications.”
The system uses three time-of-flight cameras that are strategically placed in the exit alley from the milking parlor. The cameras provide high resolution 3D images of each cow as it passes through the system.
“At the current time, we are measuring 26 traits, including body condition score, a few locomotion indicators and all of our linear traits,” Bewley said.
Time-of-flight cameras measure the depth across an object by calculating the time it takes for the light to get to the object and back to the camera.
“Unlike conventional cameras, these provide us with more accurate informa-
tion about the object we’re looking at,” Bewley said.
“We capture 3D images of the cow as she leaves the parlor, we use artificial intelligence through techniques of machine learning to process the information from that image, and then we calculate the traits using basic principles of geometry,” he explained.
“After we calculate those traits, we deliver the traits in a spreadsheet format to integrate the data into herd management software,” he said.
One camera is positioned above the cow, one is behind the cow to get udder traits and the third camera points at the side of the cow.
The first prototype of the Building a Better Cow system was installed at Western Kentucky University.
“We have two other systems out there — one is on a 2,200-cow dairy milking three times a day and the third system is at a 600-cow dairy also milking three times per day,” Bewley said.
The Holstein board has been actively engaged with this project from the start.
“I think that’s one of the things that makes this unique — our board has helped design the parameters,” Bewley said. “And provided us many good insights to make this something we think will be useful.”
For body traits, the system measures standard traits such as stature, body
depth and chest width.
“We have multiple th-ings we’re looking at for feet and legs,” Bewley said. “With the rear camera we can look at udder width, front and rear teat placement.”
“We’ve taken a little different approach for locomotion because we want to be able to understand the difference in movement and how we could bring this into new traits to describe how animals move,” he said. “We are not looking at mobility in terms of if she is lame or not, but how the animal moves.”
For example, there are multiple gait measurements.
“Instead of just a locomotion score, we are looking at swinging in or swinging out behavior,” Bewley said. “And tracking behavior to see if the rear foot lands in the same place as the front foot when the cow is walking.”
The Holstein association is also considering additional traits.
“Right now, I have a list of about 110 traits that we could measure on a cow,” the executive director said. “We think there’s a lot of potential for adding new traits, but for a while it’s going to be 26 traits.”
Although the primary focus for the system has been for Holstein cows, Bewley said, there is potential for it to be extended to other dairy breeds as well as for beef breeds.
“Another area I have a lot excitement for is thinking about how we can use this data to do more predictive analytics by combining the data we get from the imaging system with genomic data and milk data,” he said.
“So, we can do a better job of predicting things like longevity, lameness risk and lifetime profitability to change how we make decisions about individual cows.”
As the Building a Better Cow system continues through the research and development phase, Bewley said, the plan is to install it on additional farms in 2026.
“We hope to be ready to sell this system in 2027 or 2028,” he said.
Jeffrey Bewley, executive director of genetic programs and innovation for the Holstein Association USA, discusses the Building a Better Cow project at the World Dairy Expo.
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Boost bushels with soybean rehydration
Farmer Owen Gohlke was able to increase the moisture level of his stored soybeans by four percentage points last year through rehydration, resulting in a $7,000 increase in revenue.
ASSUMPTION, Ill. — Every year, farmers lose bushels and profits because their soybeans are harvested with moisture levels below the market standard of 13%.
The latest grain bin technologies can help prevent leaving money on the table because the soybeans are too dry.
Alan Lockwood, GSI grain conditioning product manager, said when farmers harvest soybeans, the moisture content can be lower than ideal, sometimes as low as 9%.
“Dry soybeans weigh less, and since they’re sold by weight, that’s a straight hit to their paycheck,” he said.
FARMER EXPERIENCE
Owen Gohlke, owner of GoldKey Farms in Belle Plaine in south-central Minnesota, began using GrainVue for soybean rehydration in 2024. He stored his soybeans at 8.8% moisture, and they averaged 12.8% when he delivered them to the grain elevator.
“I picked up an extra four points, which was equivalent to 700 bushels,” he said. “That meant $7,000 more revenue based on last year’s soybean prices. I’m really pleased with it.”
Gohlke said he’s an early adopter of new farming technologies.
“The issue with soybeans is always getting them to the right moisture. You never get a perfect 13% out of the field or the bin, so I wanted to try GrainVue,” he said.
For example, if a farmer harvests 50,000 bushels at 9% moisture instead of 13%, that’s roughly a 4% weight difference, which translates to approximately 2,000 bushels lost. At $10 per bushel, that’s more than $20,000 in missed revenue.
However, Lockwood said GSI’s GrainVue system can help recover some of those lost dollars by rehydrating beans in the bin.
Gohlke noted that the system’s 24/7 remote access is also a significant benefit.
“I really like the ability to see bin statistics and manage the rehydration process, be it from a smartphone, laptop or desktop,” he said.
GrainVue automates grain conditioning and provides remote access to bin status, including using humidity to restore soybeans to market-standard moisture levels safely.
“The system constantly monitors the outside air’s equilibrium moisture content and only runs the fans when the conditions are ideal for moisture gain,” Lockwood explained.
“There’s no guesswork, no over-hydrating and no wasted electricity. Farmers choose their target moisture, and the system works around the clock, quietly and efficiently, to help them achieve it,” he said.
Gohlke’s dealer, Central United Cooperative, worked with him on setting up GrainVue.
“We’re seeing growing interest from our customers in soybean rehydration,” said Steve Heldt, construction supervisor and product sales manager for the co-op.
“It’s catching on because any time a grower can put a little more money in their pocket, it’s very intriguing. Adding moisture basically makes money, because water is weight.”
GrainVue can be installed in new grain bins or retrofitted to existing ones.
The benefits of constructed wetlands
Extension
Notebook
Every farmer knows the challenge of managing water and nutrients; constructed wetlands are a tool that can help protect yields and improve water quality simultaneously. Wetlands, as defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, are areas where water covers the soil or remains at or near the surface year-round or seasonally, including the growing period. These ecosystems take many forms and are shaped by their hydrology, water chemistry, soil type, and the vegetation they support. Among the various wetland types, constructed wetlands play an important role in agriculture and have become a recognized edge-of-field conservation practice.
Constructed wetlands are intentionally designed and built to serve a specific purpose, often mimicking the functions of natural wetlands. Unlike
restored wetlands, which aim to bring back a wetland that once existed on the landscape, constructed wetlands are entirely new systems designed to treat tile-drained water. Within the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy, constructed wetlands are tracked as part of statewide conservation progress.
One of the most valuable services wetlands provide is the protection of local water quality. In agricultural settings, constructed wetlands are often sited at tile drainage outlets, where they can receive water from fields ranging from 30 to 200 acres. These wetlands act as natural filtration systems. While aquatic plants take up some nitrate, most nitrate removal occurs through microbial processes: bacteria in the wetland convert nitrate into nitrogen gas, a form that is released back into the atmosphere. According to Jill Kostel of The Wetlands Initiative, well-designed and appropriately sized constructed wetlands can remove at least 50% and up to 90% of nitrate-nitrogen from tile-drained water — making them one of the most effective edge-of-field practices.
If parts of your field flood year after year and hurt your bottom line, they might be good candidates for a wetland. Enrolling these acres in conservation easement programs, such as those offered by USDA-NRCS, can turn unproductive land into a long-term conservation asset. Other cost-share programs, offered through government and non-government organizations,
Rachel Curry
Wetlands like this one in Tazewell County play an important role in agriculture.
are available to help offset installation costs. These programs enable landowners to install a constructed wetland economically while providing ongoing environmental benefits, including reduced nutrient levels and improved wildlife habitats.
Beyond water quality improvements, wetlands offer critical ecological value. They support a wide range of wildlife and pollinators, contributing to greater biodiversity across the landscape. When located in places accessible to the public, wetlands also create opportunities for recreation and outdoor enjoyment, allowing visitors to observe wildlife, engage in nature-based activities, and gain a deeper appreciation for wetland ecosystems.
Installing a constructed wetland requires careful planning and consideration. The practice may remove some land from production, and potential sites must meet specific technical criteria related to hydrology and soils. The initial establishment period can also take time as wetland vegetation becomes rooted and functional. Despite this, constructed wetlands generally require minimal maintenance once established. Farmers and landowners also note that pollinators and wildlife, such as monarch butterflies, often return to these areas surprisingly quickly, adding additional value to the landscape.
Interest in wetlands extends beyond agriculture. Some advocacy organizations in Illinois, such as the Sierra Club, view agricultural conservation practices like constructed wetlands as a practical opportunity for collaboration between agricultural producers and point-source facilities, including wastewater treatment plants. The Sierra Club’s Illinois Chapter considers constructed wetlands a cost-effective strategy for both farmers and municipal facilities working to meet nutrient reduction goals outlined in local Nutrient Assessment and Reduction Plans. By diverting and treating water through shared wetland systems, wastewater treatment plants can reduce costs, and farmers gain a conservation practice that enhances their land.
Looking for more details on how wetlands fit into your conservation plan? NLRS podcast episodes 69–72 cover a range of topics, including installation insights, easement programs, and farmer experiences. These episodes can be accessed at go.illinois. edu/NLRSPodcast.
Rachel Curry is a University of Illinois Extension agricultural and agribusiness educator and is part of Illinois Extension’s Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy implementation team.
GEORGE DONNELLY
Born: April 22, 1951 in La Salle, IL
Died: November 25, 2025 in Peoria, IL
George A. Donnelly, 74, of Mark, formerly of Granville, passed away November 25, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Private services will be at St. Vincent’s Cemetery in La Salle with Rev. Karen Karczewski officiating. The Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle has been entrusted with his funeral service.
George was born in La Salle on April 22, 1951 to Jim and Betty (Perhay) Donnelly. He married Barbara “Betsy” Jahr in 1986. He worked at Open Court in La Salle, Precision Coating, and retired from Cookie Kingdom in Oglesby.
He enjoyed working, caregiving to his wife
DOROTHY G. GRIVETTI
Born: March 24, 1927 in Standard, Illinois
Died: November 27, 2025 in Standard, Illinois
Dorothy Grivetti of Standard, Illinois passed away peacefully at home on Thanksgiving Day November 27th, 2025 at the age of 98 surrounded by her family. She was born on March 24, 1927 in Standard, Illinois to Pio and Lena Bellisi Merli.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025 at Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel, 208 S. McCoy St. Granville. Rosary will be at 7 p.m.
Additional visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Granville.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. following the visitation at the church. Fr. Michael Driscoll will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred
JOANNE SWAN
Joanne Conley Swan, 95, of Princeton, IL, passed on 12/01/2025.
Arrangements entrusted to Norberg Memorial Home Inc. & Monuments, Princeton , IL. Additional information: www.norbergfh.com.
Barbara, and spending time with his dog Maggie. If you ever needed anything, George was always there.
George is survived by two brothers, Marty (Sandy) Donnelly of DeKalb and Brian (Lori) Donnelly of Ballwin, MO; four daughters, Debbie Jones of Mark, Gayle (Jones) Ellena of Texas, Lesly (Jones) Urnikis of Florida and Sandra (Jones) (Calvin) Neubaum of Granville; seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two nieces; and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Barbara on June 26, 2024 and one grandson Chad Urnikis.
Online condolences may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.hurstfuneralhomes.com.
Heart Catholic Cemetery, Granville.
A dedicated and loving wife to her “John” who she married on November 3rd, 1945 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the church she attended her entire life! She built a life rooted in faith and family. She spent 40 years working as a lab technician at St Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley where she was respected for her positive attitude, dedication, kindness and compassion for doctors, co-workers and patients alike. Once she drew blood most patients only wanted her.
Beyond her professional life, she found immense joy in her family, especially supporting her children’s interests their entire lives, this included traveling and supporting her nephew Tim Schlosser in his power tumbling career. Her grandchildren, greats and great, greats were a constant source of joy, pride and unending love and support. She was also known for her teapot collection, apron collection and loved nothing more than showing off both. She will be remembered for her laugh, her love for everyone she met, her smile, her unwavering
BEVERLY MARIE LAPUH
Born: January 28, 1929
Died: November 14, 2025
Beverley Marie Lapuh
Born January 28, 1929
Passed away November 14, 2025
It is with great sorrow the family of Beverley M. Lapuh on November 14, 2025 announces her passing in Peru with family at her bedside. She has decided to donate her body to science. Helmer-Shields Funeral Home in Granville assisted in her request and the arrangements. A Memorial Mass and service will be held at a later date.
Beverley was born January 28, 1929 in Granville to Hedwig (Geng) Janusick and Leo Janusick. She married John Lapuh in 1952. During her lifetime Beverley worked at Westclox, assisted at the Daycare Center and worked as a dispatcher for the Putnam County
kindness, her ability to really listen and her unending faith.
As she became known by her grandchildren and almost everyone else, “Noni G’s” greatest joy was her family. Her husband John died on July 11th, 1978, they would have celebrated 80 years of marriage on November 3rd and her son George who died at birth on April 13, 1952, who she mourned everyday of her life. In addition to her parents, her Brother Reno Merli and sisters Edith Vulcani, Nita Tonioni, Lucy Terando, Violet Schlosser, and Rose White all preceded her in death.
She is survived by her son, John Grivetti Jr. (Sue); her daughter, Debra Buffington and her grandchildren, John Grivetti III (Deanna), Tazio Grivetti (Katie), Damian Grivetti, Alena Watts (Wes), Quentin Buffington, Nathan Buffington, Amanda Yelnick (Rick), Neil Buffington, Abigail Zebron (Brian), Quincy Buffington (Krista) and her youngest sister Jeanne Lynch. She also leaves behind 28 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren and she just found out there would be a 5th on the way,
Sheriffs Office. She also helped older adults with housekeeping duties and babysat for friends and acquaintances.
Beverley will be remembered for her kindness and willingness to help others, She was most happy when she was keeping busy, especially when working in her yard.
In past years Beverley was a member of the Keys Club, Sacred Heart Church, Alter and Rosary Society and enjoyed bowling.
Beverley also looked forward to Tuesdays and Thursdays going out to eat dinner at different places with her group of friends every week, going to the Putnam County Senior Center in Standard and after church breakfast with her sister in past years.
Beverly is survived by her son Larry Lapuh, daughter Mary Catherine Biggs, sister in law Joan Lapuh and other relatives.
The family would like to thank Joan Lapuh, Judy Euler, Shauna Greenwood, Nancy Shaw, and the late Doris Gimbal for being such good friends over the years.
Beverley was preceded in death by her parents, husband John, brothers and sisters.
along with many nieces, nephews, her “Prayer Ladies” and many dear friends. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hennepin Fire Department, Standard Fire Department, Putnam County Community Center, Aden Lamps Foundation or donor’s choice.
Pallbearers will be great grandsons, Gino Grivetti, Giorgio Grivetti, Marco Grivetti, Richard Yelnick, Jack Buffington, Thomas Zebron, Noah Zebron, Brayden Buffington, Renzo Watts and Mason Burash (Buffington). Honorary pallbearers will be “Prayer Ladies”, Vicki Gensini, Barb Kessler, Arlene Dobeck, Karen Verda and Jane Welch.
Dorothy will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her
Online condolences may be made to her family at www.dcfunerals.com
IVCC welcomes new theater professor Dale Young
Director brings decades of stage experience to Oglesby campus
By MARIBETH M. WILSON mwilson@shawmedia.com
Dale J. Young has stepped into his new role as Illinois Valley Community College’s theater instructor and director, bringing decades of stage and teaching experience to the campus, according to a news release from IVCC.
Young completed his first two IVCC productions this fall: “Bottom’s on First 2.0,” which he wrote and directed, and David Auburn’s Pulitzer Prizeand Tony Award-winning play “Proof.”
Young said that he intends to build on IVCC’s theatrical legacy and expose students and audiences to a variety of performing arts.
“I hope students are curious about what it means to do these things, and I want to expose them to as many genres as possible,” he said. “I will throw in some farce and Shakespeare so that our student transfer program is wellrounded.”
Young said he is excited by all the theater options available locally or within a short drive.
“You can never have enough theater,” he said. “We can spend a lot of time talking about theater, or seeing student theater, but it is also important to see professional environments off campus.”
Theater has been central in Young’s life since his teens. His career has spanned community and professional stage productions as an actor and a director, according to the release.
“An artist’s goal is to gather life experience, and that is what I have been doing,” he said.
Young discovered teaching when he became an artist in residence at an educational nonprofit and felt just as comfortable in a classroom as on stage, according to the release.
“[The instructor] said she knew I would be teaching, but she had never told me that. Still, if you want to learn your craft, be a teacher. Teaching has
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Dr. Dale J. Young has stepped into his new role as Illinois Valley Community College’s theater instructor and director, bringing decades of stage and teaching experience to the campus, IVCC said in a news release.
been amazing, and it is fascinating to watch people grow and expand their experience,” he said.
Young earned a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from DePaul University’s Theatre School in Chicago, a master’s degree in expressive therapies in Massachusetts and a doctorate in theater in Ohio.
Playwriting is another creative avenue for Young.
“If I am not making stuff, I am not me. I was always making stuff – always using a hammer and saw or painting,” he said.
As hobbies, he still carves in stone or wood and is a devoted cyclist and outdoorsman.
Young said that looks forward to expanding theater opportunities and the student theater community, adding that community colleges are an ideal stage to do both.
“People have a dream to be performers but do not know where to start, and two-year colleges are a great place for that,” he said. “What I love about theater is that the theater will accept everyone who is looking for a community and has a warm heart. People deserve a place to feel safe and to be part of a community.”
Scotty McCreery to headline 2026
Marshall-Putnam County Fair
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Country music artist Scotty McCreery will headline the 2026 Marshall-Putnam County Fair concert on July 16 at the Marshall-Putnam Fairgrounds.
The concert is presented by Country Financial agents Steve Vogel and Jonathan Krieghauser.
McCreery won the 10th season of “American Idol” in 2011.
McCreery made history as the first country artist and youngest male artist of any genre to debut at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard Top 200 Albums chart with his platinum-certified album “Clear as Day.”
The 31-year-old has sold more than 4 million albums and achieved six No. 1 hits, including “Cab in a Solo,”
“Damn Strait,” “You Time,” “In Between,” “This is It” and “Five More Minutes.”
Scotty McCreery
His latest album is “Rise & Fall,” and his current EP is “Scooter & Friends,” which features “Bottle Rockets” with Hootie & The Blowfish.
McCreery has earned one double platinum, four platinum and two gold singles, along with numerous awards.
Opening acts will be announced later.
Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets go on sale at 8 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at marshallputnamfair.org.
Holiday Charcuterie with a Healthy Twist!
Putnam County Community Center 128 First Street • Standard, IL 61363 December 11, 2025 • 10:30 - 11:15 AM
Make a delicious Charcuterie board for one or many. Learn how to create a map, swap calories and fat but not the flavor. Enjoy a few tastes of Charcuterie board foods. Take home recipes to make your own Charcuterie board to celebrate the holidays.
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before parishioners April 13, 1979, at New York’s St. Agnes
Church. Pope Francis has approved a miracle bringing Sheen, the late American archbishop known for his revolutionary radio and TV preaching, closer to sainthood.
Bishop Tylka renews Sheen Foundation advisory board
14-member board to advance canonization cause, legacy promotion
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Bishop Louis Tylka has renewed the Archbishop Fulton Sheen Foundation advisory board amid growing public interest in the venerable’s legacy and canonization cause.
The board had been inactive since the canonization process was delayed in 2019. Recent plans to renovate Sheen’s former high school, the Spalding Institute, into the Fulton Sheen Experience have sparked renewed enthusiasm for the archbishop’s legacy.
The foundation promotes the life and teachings of the venerable servant of God Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. It advances his cause for canonization under the supervision of the bishop of Peoria.
The 14-member advisory board includes scholars, medical professionals, media experts, museum directors, tourism leaders, Spalding Institute alumni and two members of the Sheen family. Members represent locations across the U.S. and Canada.
“I am so happy to have such an enthusiastic and dedicated collection of board members who share our love for Archbishop Sheen,” Msgr. Jason Gray, executive director of the Sheen Foundation, said in a news release. “Each of these nominees expressed great excitement at their appointment and look forward to working for the advancement of the cause.”
Board members include John Alves of Granbury, Texas; Pastor Ray Atwood of Oelwein, Iowa; Bill Conger of East Peoria; Paul Sheen Cunningham of Bronxville, New York; JD Dalfonso of Peoria; Oscar Delgado of Rochester, Minnesota; Sr. Judith Ann Duvall of East Peoria; Gerri Kearns of Cross River, New York; Msgr. Roger Landry of New York; Bob Manning of Peoria; Dolores Sheen of Peoria; Allan Smith of Midland, Ontario, Canada; Alicia Varela of Spring, Texas; and Dr. Louis Varela of Spring, Texas.
Tylka said he looks forward to working with the board to promote Sheen’s legacy nationally and internationally, particularly through collaboration with the Pontifical Mission Societies, which Sheen directed from 1950 to 1966.
The Fulton Sheen Experience will serve as a public destination celebrating the archbishop’s enduring legacy and inviting visitors to learn about his life and faith.
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Bishop Fulton J. Sheen appears
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SPORTS
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BOYS BASKETBALL: COLMONE CLASSIC
Princeton outlasts BV in double OT thriller at Colmone Classic
By KEVIN HIERONYMUS khieronymus@shawmedia.com
The Colmone Classic is the only place for Princeton and Bureau Valley basketball fans to watch their teams play out their rivalry this year.
They sure got their money’s worth Saturday at Hall High School.
Bureau Valley freshman Carson Gruber hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer at the end of regulation to force one overtime period, only to have Princeton senior Ryan Jagers hit one of his own to extend the game to a second OT.
The Tigers overcame an early 3-point Storm lead in the second OT, outscoring BV 10-5 in the final two minutes to earn an 86-83 thriller.
Princeton coach Jason Smith, who previously coached at Bureau Valley, said it was the kind of game you expect between the rival Tigers and Storm.
“Both teams go at it and play hard,” Smith said. “It was just two competitive teams going at it, and some team had to win and some team had to lose. Fortunately we got the win.”
BV coach Jason Marquis was glad to get to play the Tigers again at the Colmone Classic since they are no longer scheduled to meet.
“It’s nice we get to play it over here at Hall. Appreciate the opportunity to donate all that gate to another school other than ours,” he said.
Two-time defending champion Fieldcrest opened its title defense with a 70-40 win over newcomer Galva in the first game of the day.
Hall opened with a 54-36 against Rock Falls in the Red Pool opener, while Mendota downed St. Bede 88-64 in the nightcap in the Black Pool.
The tournament resumes Monday with Bureau Valley playing IVC at 5 p.m. and Putnam County vs. Rock Falls at 8 p.m. Princeton 86, Bureau Valley 83 : BV freshman Gruber introduced himself to the Colmone Classic crowd with a game-high 37 points, believed to be a tournament record for a freshman. It was his 3-pointer at the end of regulation that was the big one and gave the Storm new life.
“It’s nice to see him show up in some big moments,” Marquis said. “That’s what
ing from the field (9 of 23 on 3s), while Logan Philhower and Ryan Birkey had 10 each for the Storm (0-4), who opened up a 13-2 lead to start the game.
Hall 54, Rock Falls 35: On a night the Red Devils’ offense “stunk,” Hall coach Mike Filippini said their defense shined.
“We struggled, missing a lot of easy shots. Normally we’re a better 3-point shooting team than that,” Filippini said. “We talked about how good teams win with their defense. We gave up 35 points in a varsity basketball game. We’re really happy with that. They’re playing their butts off on defense.”
The 2025 Colmone Classic is underway at Hall High School. Here’s all you need to know:
DEFENDING CHAMPION: Fieldcrest
RED POOL: Hall, Putnam County, Rock Falls
WHITE POOL: Princeton, IVC, Bureau Valley
BLACK POOL: Mendota, Eureka, St. Bede
double OT.
happens when you put in that much time in the gym. Those shots where all us spectators see in big moments feel like a lot of other shots taken in the empty gym. There was never a question among his teammates or coaches that he belongs, and now others are going to realize it, too.”
The Storm jumped to a 72-66 with just one under a minute left in the first OT. The Tigers rallied with two free throws each by Jack Oester and Jackson Mason before Jagers buried a game-tying 3-pointer from the left corner for another OT.
Princeton freshman Julian Mucha sparked the Tigers in the second OT with six points, including back-to-back scoring drives with a left-handed finish and a reverse layup to give the Tigers an 85-79 edge with less than 40 seconds to play.
Gruber hit 1 of 2 free throws and then a 3-pointer with 6.7 left to make it 86-83, but the Storm got no closer.
“Just a lot of grit from our guys,” Smith said.
Disappointed with the loss, Marquis was pleased how hard his Storm played.
“Hard things are good learning experiences. Have to find a way to take something that’s disappointing in the moment and find good in it,” Marquis said.
The Tigers (2-4), who led as much as 13 points at 52-39 late in the third, placed five in double figures with Mason netting 19, Mucha and Jagers scoring 17 each, Gavin Lanham 14 and Oester 11.
Gruber netted his 37 on 12-of-29 shoot-
The Red Devils (4-1), who will play PC at 8 p.m. Tuesday, placed two in double figures with Braden Curran (16) and Chace Sterling (12) with Noah Plym chipping in nine.
Cooper South led the Rockets (1-6) with nine points.
Mendota 88, St. Bede 64: The Trojans built a 40-24 halftime lead on the way to the 24-point victory.
The Tillman brothers led the highcharged Trojans offense with 39 points between them with Cole netting 21 and Aden 18. Also for Mendota, Dane Doyle had 14 points and Oliver Munoz 13.
“I thought we came out with really good defensive intensity,” Mendota coach Steve Wasmer said. “We shared the ball really well at times and were able to speed the game up which was a point of emphasis. And we were able to find Aden Tillman for some open 3s. That makes us pretty hard to defend when he’s making shots. And our guys do a great job of finding him.
“I got to see St. Bede [Friday]) and coach [Brian] Hanson has them playing really hard so I knew it was going to be a battle. They are gonna win a lot of games because of that.”
St. Bede’s Gino Ferrari led all scorers with 22 points while Gus Burr had 16 and Geno Dinges chipped in 11.
The Bruins (4-2) return to action at 5 p.m. Tuesday vs. Eureka; the Trojans (3-1) face the Hornets at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Fieldcrest 70, Galva 40: Kash Klendworth scored 21 points, Eli Gerdes had 17 and Layten Gerdes added 15 as the Knights rolled in Saturday’s opener.
The Knights (3-0) take on Kewanee at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.
GRAY POOL: Fieldcrest, Kewanee, Galva
SATURDAY: Fieldcrest 70, Galva 40
Princeton 86, Bureau Valley 83 (2 OT) Hall 54, Rock Falls 35 Mendota 88, St. Bede 64
MONDAY: IVC vs. Bureau Valley, Kewanee vs Galva, Rock Falls vs. PC
TUESDAY: Eureka vs. St. Bede, Princeton vs. IVC, PC vs. Hall
WEDNESDAY: Fieldcrest vs. Kewanee, 5:30 p.m.; Mendota vs. Eureka, 7 p.m.
THURSDAY: Game 13 - Black #3 vs. Gray #3, 5 p.m.; Game 14 - Red #3 vs. White #3, 6:30 p.m.; Game 15 - Black #2 vs. Gray #2, 8 p.m. FRIDAY: Game 16 - Red #2 vs. White #2, 5 p.m.; Game 17 - Black #1 vs. Gray #1, 6:30 p.m.; Game 18 - Red #1 vs. White #1, 8 p.m.
SATURDAY: 11th place - Losers 1314, noon. 9th place - Winners 13-14, 1:30 p.m. 7th place - Losers 15-16, 3 p.m. 5th place - Winners 15-16, 4:30 p.m. 3rd place - losers 17-18, 6 p.m. Title - Winners 17-18, 7:30 p.m. JV tournament
SATURDAY: Hall 52, PC 28 PC 37, Rock Falls 35
FRIDAY: PC vs. BV, 5 p.m.; Game 17 - Hall vs. IVC, 6:30 p.m.; Game 18 - Eureka vs. L-P, 8 p.m.
Princeton’s Jack Oester drives on Bureau Valley’s Logan Philhower in Saturday’s Colmone Classic action at Hall High School. The Tigers won 86-83 in
Colmone Classic at a glance
Streator shakes off slow start, PC for first win of the season
By J.T. PEDELTY jtpedelty@shawmedia.com
For the first quarter and a half of their visit to Pops Dale Gymnasium on Tuesday, Dec. 2, the Putnam County Panthers looked to be on their way to their first victory of the young season.
Instead, the host Streator Bulldogs got theirs.
Sophomore post Alexis Thomas’ three-point play four minutes, eight seconds before halftime erased Putnam County’s last advantage, and Rhea Huey’s bankshot jumper a minute and a half later gave the Bulldogs the lead for good in their eventual 37-24 nonconference triumph at the Pops.
The win lifts Streator to 1-6. Put nam County falls to 0-6.
“It definitely feels amazing to get that first win,” said senior Bulldogs guard Ava Gwaltney, whose 13-point second quarter turned the tide Tues day, finishing with 18 points. “And just having everyone contribute was amazing. We’ve been struggling with confidence, but I feel like once every body realized we’ve got it, that we’ve been practicing all these things very hard and just need to put it into a game, we had it.”
storm, the Panthers hadn’t practiced or played in almost a week.
“Yeah, I was pretty proud of how they came out and played,” Pyszka said. “We hadn’t played or practiced since last Wednesday, so I wasn’t real sure what to expect, but they came out ready to play, ready to fight.
“I wish we could have kept that momentum going into the second half. When you scored four points in a half, that’s not any way to win a game.”
The Lady Panthers’ solid start was built on energy, limiting Gwaltney’s open looks and getting the ball – be it with an entry pass or an offensive rebound – inside to junior post Cadence Breckenridge.
Putnam County, which led 4-0 in the opening quarter and 16-13 in the second, was doubled-up 32-16 after holding an 8-5 lead after one quarter, managing only four third-quarter points and none in the fourth. The quick start was encouraging for coach Rebecca Pyszka, especially considering that, due to the Thanksgiving holiday and the winter snow -
“We had some really good looks against the weakside defense, and were just getting really good shots off of that,” said Breckenridge, who finished with a 12-point, 11-rebound double-double and a pair of steals. “And it’s really helpful to get those offensive rebounds, because you can go back up and get that shot again. It doesn’t matter if you miss if someone can go right back up and get the points.”
Kaylynn Hill added six points and as many rebounds for the Panthers. Adding two points apiece were Sofia Borri (three assists), Addy Leatherman (five rebounds, three steals) and Chloe Parcher (four rebounds).
AREA ROUNDUP
BOYS BASKETBALL
Princeville 42, Putnam County 34: Johnathan Stunkel had 14 points and seven rebounds as the Panthers lost a nonconference game in Princeville on Wednesday, Dec. 3.
Braden Bickerman added eight points for PC.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Bureau Valley 68, Putnam County 20:
The Storm outscored the Lady Panthers 22-4 in the first quarter on the way to a nonconference victory in Granville.
Cadence Breckenridge, Lilly Breckenridge and Kaylynn Hill each had four points for PC.
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Lady Panthers win sportsmanship awards
Putnam County fifth grade finish second at the Joe Kudrick Tournament
The Putnam County Pumas fifth grade basketball team finished second at the Joe Kudrick Tournament at Streator St. Michael’s which ran Dec. 4-6. The Pumas beat the Academy of St. Carlo Acutis 27-4 and Dwight 17-14 before falling to Cornell 40-29 in Saturday’s championship game. Team members are (front row, from left) Pedro Cano, Bryce Burris, Jason Macklin, Huck Frund, Jack Gabrielse, Caleb Jagg and Caleb Moriarty; and (back row) Ike Heckman, Kenneth Mertel, Beckett Kays, Brock Newsome, Stephen Beattie, Kellen Spradling, Ben Harvey and Kael Weddell.
Cadence Breckenridge
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Sportsmanship award winners for the 2025 Putnam County High School volleyball were Avery Grasser (left) and varsity was Sydney Samek. Not pictured was freshman winner Makenna Wrobleski.
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