CLASS OF 2023 INDUCTEE

from Putnam County Record_05172023

by Shaw Media

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MARK HABERKORN, LA SALLE-PERU/ LOSTANT

Wednesday, May 17.

• Legendary volleyball coach at L-P and Lostant who also coached girls basketball

• Has more than 1,000 career wins in volleyball, 19 regional titles and four sectional titles

• Fifth coach in state history to reach 1,000 wins, third to do it at a public school

At their regular meeting May 6, members of the Chief Senachwine Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrate five years of volunteerism since the group’s first organized meeting on April 8, 2018.

Chief Senachwine DAR celebrates 5th anniversary

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Members of the Chief Senachwine Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution enjoyed looking through scrapbooks and other memorabilia of its first organized meeting that took place April 8, 2018.

Members met May 6 at the Henry Public Library.

Regent Sharon Bittner announced awards received at the April DAR State Conference including 17 awards recognizing chapter activities in American heritage, constitution week, Native American heritage history, American history, historic preservation, commemorative events, Honor Flight, membership, national defense reporting, use of the patriot memorial service and chapter achievement.

Two chapter chairs were specifically named for their work: Lura Wheeler Hamilton and Elise Bittner.

Chapter officers for 2023-2025 were installed by organizing and honorary chapter Regent Nancy Gillfillan.

New officers are Regent Dolores Dace, Vice Regent Diana Williamson, Chaplain Florence Finfgeld, Recording Secretary Carol Byrd, Treasurer Adelaide Flanigan, Registrar Sharon Bittner and Historian/Librarian Jean Galetti.

• Led Lady Cavaliers to three state trophies in 33 seasons (fourth in 1990 AA, second in 2013 3A, fourth in 2015 3A), 14 of his 33 seasons his team have won 30 or more games

• Inaugural member of Illinois High School Volleyball Coaches Hall of Fame

The Class of 2023 Induction Ceremony will be held on June 8 at the Auditorium Ballroom in La Salle. Scan the QR code for tickets or go to: www.shawmediaevents.com/e/2023-shaw-media-illinois-valley-sports-hall-of-fam

To be considered for the NewsTribune’s Illinois Valley Sports Hall of Fame, an athlete or coach must have lived in the area during his or her accomplishments or have attended an area high school and must be five years removed from high school. The inductees will be announced in a random order.