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Food trucks: OK at private events and block parties in La Salle By Tom Collins

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Want to hire a food truck for your kid’s birthday or for a block party? That’s going to be OK with the city of La Salle, which does not want food trucks downtown. Monday, the La Salle City Council muddled through a series of proposals on where food trucks will be allowed and where

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they won’t. Nothing is final — ordinances will be drafted for formal voting later this month — but the city seemed to reach a consensus on where mobile food vendors can go. Based on Monday’s discussion and preliminary votes: •Food trucks are permitted at private homes and block parties, subject to city regulation. Block parties, for example, still require council-approved street closures

•Civic organizations (example: VFW) not located downtown or in the Eighth Street business district can bring in a food truck year-round •Establishments with liquor licenses — again, not downtown or in the Eighth Street district — can bring in food trucks 12 times a year •Food trucks are subject to a permit of $600 a year What the council did not do

is permit them in the business districts. Despite a proposal to let food trucks enter agreements with businesses with liquor licenses downtown or in the Eighth Street district, the council voted 5-4 against, with Mayor Jeff Grove breaking the tie. Alderman James “Diz” Demes voted against most of the measures, reluctant to usher in competition for established restaurants and taverns that he said are

struggling to compete, noting the many recent closures. “What business is going to be the sacrificial lamb we put on the chopping block?” Demes said. “Some of the restaurants are barely making it.” Alderman John “Doc” Lavieri also expressed some misgivings. “We’re trying to find a compromise between the Wild West and totally protected,” he said. See LA SALLE Page A2

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Allowing sales in unincorporated areas to be decided By Brent Bader SHAW MEDIA

Taxes on marijuana in La Salle County keep on climbing before it even hits the market. The La Salle County Board on Monday unanimously approved adding an additional 3% sales tax on marijuana sold in municipalities in La Salle County, on top of the 3% those municipalities such as Ottawa have already approved individually. This additional tax does not include unincorporated communities in the county’s limits, as the board has yet to decide whether to allow the sale of legal recreational marijuana outside city limits. Board members are expected to vote on that matter at next month’s meeting. Chairman Jim Olson advised the board the tax on sales in municipalities should be strongly considered as it’s another revenue source to help the county through its financial crisis. “It’s definitely going to be another revenue source. I don’t know what (money we’ll get) but it’s going to be something,” Olson said to media after the meeting. “I don’t think the board would be responsible if we didn’t collect the revenue from it.” Olson said he’s uncertain if it’s something other counties have also been doing but assumes they probably are following suit. The board supported the tax and some had hoped to get the percent they pull in from sales a little higher. Board Member Tom Walsh (D-Ottawa) had made an amendment to raise the tax to 3.75%, the maximum the county could approve. Olson said during the meeting he preferred to keep it at 3% as home rule communities had been locked into 3% and he wanted to remain “competitive,” but Walsh See TAX Page A3

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Tonti Canyon has been closed for quite some time due to increasing accidents and erosion. The bridge pictured is located at the foot of the canyon and to the right notice a large tree has fallen along the pathway with its roots still attached to the worn-out path above.

Starved Rock visibly crumbles after six years of record-setting visits By Tom Collins

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You can’t hike into Tonti Canyon anymore. The trails are so badly eroded that officials at Starved Rock’s management decided they’re unsafe to tread. Pam Grivetti fears the park’s remaining major trails also are on borrowed time. She decided somebody needed to get Springfield’s attention and pump some money into the state park — and fast. Grivetti is president of the Starved Rock Foundation and she went on a letter-writing blitz to Springfield. She wants every lawmaker and state agency attached to Starved Rock and Matthiessen state parks to know: Starved Rock is headed

for a tipping point and desperately needs help. “The No. 1 goal of the Department of Natural Resources is to preserve and protect the resources of the State of Illinois,” Grivetti wrote. “The DNR has been losing the battle at the busiest park in the state and one of the busiest state parks in the nation. “Yes, all state parks are compromised, but Starved Rock is in crisis,” she added later. “Holiday weekends are nightmares of a sea of humanity and regular weekends May through October are not much better.” Statistically, Grivetti is correct. Starved Rock has, since 2013, drawn attendance figures that rival only America’s 10 biggest national parks. And while

Pam Grivetti of the Starved Rock Foundation points out the troubled trails of Tonti and La Salle canyons, where the trails are eroding from excessive use and weather and are in desperate need of repair and walks to make it a safer place for hikers to visit. not many attendance records much since a record-shattering have fallen this year (exception: 2.8 million visitors stormed the August was the park’s sixth big- park in 2017. Through Sept. 1 of this year, gest month ever) Starved Rock’s yearly totals haven’t leveled off See CRUMBLES Page A2

Trump says peace talks with Taliban are now ‘dead’ By Robert Burns, Deb Riechmann and Matthew Lee

Trump declared Monday, two days after he abruptly canceled ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITERS a secret meeting he had arranged with Taliban and Afghan leaders WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. aimed at ending America’s lonpeace talks with the Taliban are gest war. now “dead,” President Donald Trump’s remark to report-

ers at the White House suggested he sees no point in resuming a nearly yearlong effort to reach a political settlement with the Taliban, whose protection of al-Qaida extremists in Afghanistan prompted the U.S.

to invade after the 9/11 attacks. Asked about the peace talks, Trump said: “They’re dead. They’re dead. As far as I’m concerned, they’re dead.” It’s unclear whether Trump See TALIBAN Page A2

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JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — Coast Guard rescuers pulled four trapped men alive from a capsized cargo ship Monday, drilling into the hull’s steel plates to extract the crew members more than a day after their vessel overturned while leaving a Georgia port. All four were described as alert and in relatively good condition and were taken to a hospital for further evaluation. “Best day of my 16-year career,” Lt. Lloyd Heﬂin, who was

coordinating the eﬀort, wrote in a text message to The Associated Press. A video posted online by the Coast Guard showed responders clapping and cheering as the ﬁnal man, wearing only shorts, climbed out of a hole in the hull and stood up. Three of the South Korean crew members came out in the mid-afternoon. The fourth man, who was trapped in a separate compartment, emerged three hours later. The rescues followed nearly 36 hours of work after the Golden Ray, a giant ship that

carries automobiles, rolled onto its side early Sunday as it was leaving Brunswick, bound for Baltimore. “All crew members are accounted for,” Coast Guard Southeast wrote on Twitter. South Korean President Moon Jae-in sent a letter to President Donald Trump to express gratitude over the successful rescue of the men, saying that the news brought “huge relief and joy” to South Koreans. The presidential Blue House said Moon also sent a letter to U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Karl Schultz and praised the

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Sept. 10, 2009 — A Spring Valley man established a weekly Job Seekers Club at Grace United Methodist Church to help the unemployed find jobs, network and learn how to live on a reduced income. Sept. 10, 1994 — Princeton Park District board members planned to improve the 32-acre Zearing Park. The district wanted to increase parking spaces and add ball diamonds and soccer fields to the park, which had been a cornfield 20 years prior. Sept. 10, 1969 — Readers were told to watch for a new column by the Rev. Lester Kinsolving, who was “both an ordained clergyman and a topnotch reporter.”

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will go ahead with planned U.S. troop cuts and how the collapse of his talks will play out in deeply divided Afghanistan. Trump said his administration is “looking at” whether to proceed with troop reductions that had been one element of the preliminary deal with the Taliban struck by presidential envoy Zalmay Khalilzad. “We’d like to get out, but we’ll get out at the right time,” Trump said. What had seemed like a potential deal to end America’s longest war unraveled, with Trump and the Taliban blaming each other for the collapse of nearly a year of U.S.-Taliban negotiations in Doha, Qatar. The insurgents are now promising more bloodshed, and American advocates of withdrawing from the battlefield questioned on Monday whether Trump’s decision to cancel what he called plans for a secret meeting with Taliban and Afghan leaders at the Camp David, Maryland, presidential retreat over the weekend had poisoned the prospects for peace. “The Camp David ploy appears to have been an attempt to satisfy Trump’s obsession with carefully curated public spectacles -- to seal the deal, largely produced by special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad and Taliban negotiators, with the president’s imprimatur,” said John Glaser director of foreign policy studies at the Cato Institute. Trump has been talking of a need to withdraw U.S. troops from the “endless war” in Afghanistan since his 2016 presidential campaign. And he said anew in a tweet on Monday, “We have been serving as policemen in Afghanistan, and that was not meant to be the job of our Great Soldiers, the ﬁnest on earth.”

the park was on pace to welcome 2,453,000 visitors. If realized, it would be the fourth busiest year in park history with a shot at third-busiest if the fall colors bring in above-average crowds. A big finish this year means a staggering 15 million people will, cumulatively, have visited Starved Rock over the past five years. And the relentless pairs of feet are subjecting Starved Rock to a level of punishment it simply cannot withstand — not without upkeep that simply isn’t happening. State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) is listening. “I absolutely share the same concerns,” Rezin said. “It’s a real issue. We need to have a bill to address this or to get additional funds in the capital bill.” How much would Springfield need to stave off the decay and erosion? Neither Rezin nor park staff had a hard-and-fast answer to the question, but the backlog of deferred maintenance projects was estimated at not less than $6 million, and perhaps much more. “We’ve got some major problems at Matthiessen this year, too,” said Kerry Novak, complex superintendent for the two parks. “By the time you put all the Starved Rock and Matthiessen projects together, that figure is probably about right.” Novak further noted many of the parks’ need-items are manual jobs that can only be completed by hand, putting the onus on Springfield to allocate big bucks for personnel. “You don’t get anything done cheaply anymore, I’m afraid.” Atop Grivetti’s list of posts to be filled are Conservation Police officers. DNR currently has six officers in charge of six counties plus all of the rivers and natu-

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Separately, the council appears ready to take up another controversy: Letting residents build free-standing garages on lots too small for new home construction. Demes asked to have a proposal sent to the Planning Commission, a request the council approved. Whether it makes it out of the Planning Commission is another story. The proposal is to allowing construction of accessory structures on vacant lots wherein there is not a residential unit some residential zoning classes. Demes explained he wants to give residents a means to construct “man caves” on lots

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The pathway between Tonti and La Salle canyons shows a huge amount of erosion, evidenced by the excessive number of tree roots exposed and the trail way logs shifting to the right. The result is a soft and dangerous path. Tonti Canyon was closed due to the excessive number of accidents in recent years, and La Salle Canyon is well on its way to the same fate if it doesn’t get the necessary help closing down some of the most visited sites in the park. ral areas not located within the confines of Starved Rock and Matthiessen. “Staff is spread so thin they are only able to respond if an emergency arises,” Grivetti wrote. “The public is on a rampage to do as they please with disregard for the Park, their own safety and the safety of others. “Until there is a visible Conservation police presence in this Park and staff available to repair bridges and trails the destruction will continue.” Conservation police Sgt. Phil Wire doesn’t disagree, though he pointed out there are cadets in the pipeline and there are several new officers coming his way. “We are scheduled to gain three more officers by year’s end to the district,” he said. “The de-

deemed too small to build a new home. “I’ve seen some unbelievable man caves (fashioned) from garages,” Demes said, adding later, “All I’m trying to do is if somebody wants to do that they could at least come to the council.” No action was taken beyond sending it to the Planning Commission, though there were immediate objections with respect to noise and other potential nuisances, though Grove wouldn’t rule out concessions on tiny lots. “We have options, right?” he said. “We’re ﬂexible in La Salle.

partment is aware we could use more oﬃcers.” Some relief is on the way for Utica, too, which has long complained about the backup created on Route 178 during the busiest weekends. On Labor Day weekend, Mayor David Stewart said he saw traﬃc pushed back to a dead stop on Interstate 80, as motorists sat waiting to exit the freeway and turn south onto 178. “We hadn’t seen that in quite a while,” Stewart said, acknowledging a notably large (85,000) crowd at Starved Rock. Stewart said he’s eager to see the state replace the stop lights at U.S. 6 and Route 178 — “Stop lights have helped, in my opinion” — with the planned roundabout and eliminate backup once and for all. What to do about the crowds

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn is due back in court for the ﬁrst time in weeks as his lawyers mount an aggressive attack on special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation. U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan scheduled a conference for Tuesday morning to discuss Flynn’s cooperation with prosecutors and whether the two sides are ready to set a sentencing date. Flynn was supposed to be sentenced last December for lying to

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Ottawa Chamber director Boyd Palmer retiring after 15 years OTTAWA — Boyd Palmer, Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce executive director, will retire at the end of this year after 15 years, OAC Board Chairman Angie Stevenson announced Monday. Prior to joining the chamber, Palmer was executive director of the Small Business Development Center at Illinois Valley Community College for 20 years. IVCC President Jerry Corcoran and Palmer have worked together since Corcoran joined IVCC’S Dislocated Workers Center 29 years ago. “We began as colleagues then quickly became good friends,” said Corcoran. “We still laugh about those times and take pride in what the college and city of Ottawa have accomplished during our careers. Boyd was a huge proponent of our decision to open an IVCC Satellite Center in downtown Ottawa. “From day one, he championed higher education and economic development, since the two go hand-in-hand,” Corcoran said. It has been a wonderful, rewarding experience, Palmer said of his tenure. Palmer was hired in 2004 as the chamber’s 13th executive director. He previously served as chairman of the board in 1999. He will retire Dec. 31. “When I was chairman and Robert Eschbach was elected mayor, I asked him to do three things to simplify economic development: the first was to have the city purchase land so when industrial prospects came calling they only had to deal with one person — the mayor,” Palmer said in a press release. “Second we had to become more customer-friendly by speeding up our permit application process, we had to review and update the zoning ordinance, develop a new comprehensive plan and create incentives for businesses to come to Ottawa, the TIF. “My third was a request that he form an economic development task force to work closely with the city. This would streamline services to industrial and commercial prospects,” Palmer said. Together, the chamber and the city achieved each goal. For companies looking for a possible future home, Ottawa became known as the “go-to place” in Illinois, Palmer said. Prior to IVCC, Palmer was chairman of the Metropolitan Civic Center Authority for La Salle County, a state program under then Gov. Jim Thompson that led to construction of the Mendota Civic Center. Palmer’s career dates back to his junior year at Hamilton High School in Ohio. “My close friend and I installed an in-house broadcasting station in the school that led to my job of broadcasting color commentary for the local radio station, the high school, and all of the Miami of Ohio University games,” he said. At the University of WisconsinMadison he majored in speech, radio and television, completed the ROTC military program and worked all four years for Madison’s WKOW CBS TV station. Following graduation he married college sweetheart Phyllis Press of Ottawa and began military service as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Signal Corps. He was stationed in Long Island City, NY, producing and writing motion pictures for the military and was later stationed at 5th Army Headquarters, Fort McPherson in Atlanta. Following active military duty, he worked two years writing and producing films for the Boeing Company in Seattle and continuing in the Army Reserve. In 1961 he and his family moved to Ottawa where he managed advertising for the Press family businesses, which included Press Drugs, Ottawa; Top Save, Streator; Carr’s Discount, Peru; Park Plaza Shopping Center, Peru; and Bel-Mil in Marseilles. According to the press release, he built Ottawa’s Pizza Hut, a Burger King in Peoria, partnered in an Alexander’s Steak House in Columbia, Mo., and with Bill Walsh and Gene Rich brought the original Zeller Inn in Ottawa back to life. Palmer completed his military service as commander of the Ottawa Army Reserve unit.

NBC Sports Chicago editor John Nock presents Peru barber Lori Keenan with placards identifying her as an authentic Cubs fan. Keenan, a fan of the northsiders since 1965, was nominated for the honor by friend and Peru businessman Larry Criss. Keenan’s interview, taped Monday at her business, Tony’s Barber Shop, will be broadcast at 6:30 p.m. Monday ahead of the Cubs-Reds game. NEWSTRIBUNE PHOTOS/TRACEY MACLEOD

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Peru’s Lori Keenan named ‘authentic’ Cubs fan by NBC By Tom Collins

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Do you plan on watching Monday’s game between the Cubs and Reds? Don’t skip the pregame show or you’ll miss seeing a certain Peru barber. Lori Keenan, owner of Tony’s Barber Shop, has been named an “authentic fan” by NBC Sports Chicago, the last one so dubbed for the 2019 season. Keenan sat for a Monday interview with the sports network and could be recognized in Chicago as she cheers the Cubbies on to a playoff berth. Excerpts of the interview will be aired on NBC’s pregame show scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Monday and additional excerpts will be broadcast on Wrigley’s screen at various points during the game. “Oh, it was so exciting. I had butterflies the whole time they (the film crew) were here,” Keenan said. “It’s an honor of a lifetime.” Keenan is a La Salle native and third of six children, all of whom grew to be Cubs fans like their father. Ernie Banks remains her all-time favorite player but among the current roster she’s a big fan of Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo. She began cutting hair at Tony’s in 1980 and took over ownership of the Peoria Street

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“Authentic” Cubs fan Lori Keenan cuts the hair of friend Larry Criss, who submitted her nomination to NBC Sports Chicago. Keenan sat for an interview that will be televised during NBC’s pre-game show at 6:30 p.m. Monday and during the Cubs-Reds game. barbershop in 1999. She dates her love for the Cubs back to 1965 and grew misty-eyed when NBC editor John Nock asked her about the 2016 championship that had so long eluded her and other die-hard fans. “Look around this barber shop,” she told Nock when asked what makes her an authentic fan. “Thick or thin, I stick by my Cubbies. We waited

a long time for that World Series (and) we got it.” Among the gifts that NBC brought with them Monday were cardboard placards recognizing Keenan as an authentic Cubs fan, which is not to say customers couldn’t have deduced this for themselves. The barbershop walls and shelves are covered in Cubs memorabilia and all were gifts from

customers with sense enough to appease the lady holding the scissors. Keenan acknowledged that she does trim the hair of White Sox and Cardinals fans, too; but all comers need to know the Cubs game will be on in the background while she runs the clippers. Fans of rival teams can reasonably expect Keenan to proselytize, too. “You can bet that when they leave I try to convince them that Cub fans are the way to be,” she said. Keenan has Peru businessman Larry Criss to thank for being recognized. Criss saw a teaser for the authentic fans competition, nominated his longtime friend and, voile, she was in. “I saw the TV commercial and I kept saying, ‘Someone should nominate Lori,’” he recalled. “Lori knows almost everybody in town.” Tom Collins can be reached at (815) 220-6930 or TCollins@ shawmedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @NT_Court.

State beverage convention coming to Utica Hospitality and bar owners will discuss issues, tour area’s newer hot spots By Craig Sterrett NEWS EDITOR

Local leaders in the food and beverage industry will host the state convention of the Illinois Licensed Beverage Association, with speakers and programs Sunday, Sept. 15-Tuesday, Sept.

17 at Grand Bear Resort. A trade show, geared to the hospitality industry and business owners, will be open to the public noon-3 p.m. Sept. 16. Kevin Steder and Dan Burke, convention co-chairmen, are president and vice president, respectively, of ILBA chapter 176, which spans from Morris on the east to Princeton on the west and from Arlington on the north to Streator on the south. Burke said at last check 184 ILBA members were coming to the convention and staying at Grand Bear and local hotels,

and they will be treated to a bus tour Tuesday to some of the newer establishments in the area, including Star Union Spirits in the Westclox building in Peru. From Illinois’ changing gambling laws and insurance to the Jan. 1 legalization of marijuana and how to recognize impairment, the ILBA members have plenty of concerns, said Burke. Burke said he anticipates area legislators to show up along with state ILBA Executive Director Dan Clausner and state ILBA president Jeff Voigt,

and state officials have been invited, Programs and seminars are open to ILBA members for all three days or just one day for a fee, Burke said. ILBA chapter treasurer Kathy Potthoff said an exact schedule of speakers has not been nailed down, but one of the themes is “An ’80s bar in a 2.0 World.” Craig Sterrett can be reached at (815) 220-6935 or csterrett@ shawmedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @NT_NewsEditor.

La Salle has tax ready for potential cannabis retailers If a cannabis retailer opens in downtown La Salle, the city will be ready from a tax standpoint. The council on Monday adopted an ordinance creating a municipal cannabis retailers’ occupation tax and related

matters. Where some professions pay licensing fees for Springfield to patrol them (lawyers, doctors, etc.), marijuana customers will pay a tax so the trade can be regulated. The vote was 7-1, with Lavieri

voting no. Lavieri said cannabis remains prohibited by the federal government, exposing the city to potential problems unless and until Uncle Sam recognizes Illinois law legalizing recreational use.

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to 14 vote. Still uncertain if marijuana will be sold in unincorporated communities. Olson also addressed any concerns that the passing of the tax meant the county was allowing the sale of marijuana in unincorporated communities. “We do not have to allow it in unincorporated areas,” Olson said in the meeting. “It’s been brought to my attention that a

voted on next month, but in the meantime, county officials will look into what sort of license will be needed should the board approve the motion. Olson said he attended a seminar on the issue and expects licenses to be similar in scope few members strongly oppose it and price to alcohol licenses being sold in the unincorporated where an individual applies for areas.” both a local license and a state Whether or not it’s sold out- license. side of municipalities will be

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and others disagreed. “My thought is, if they’re here they’re going to buy it,” Walsh said during the meeting. “I don’t think the .75% is going to prevent the sale, in my mind. Unless we’re dealing with larger quantities.” The amendment failed by a 10

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Alderman Tom Ptak was among the majority and stated openly he hopes “we get lucky enough to get a dispensary.” — Tom Collins

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MENDOTA — Salvador Tinajero, 56, of 1506 Lincoln Ave., Mendota is a patient in the critical care unit of St. Anthony’s Hospital, Rockford, following a two-vehicle accident at 12:34 p.m. Saturday at Eighth Avenue and Second Street, Mendota police said. Tinajero was northbound on Eighth Avenue approaching the Second Street intersection when he failed to yield to a westbound vehicle driven by Flor Salinas, 21, of Mendota, police said. The crash remains under investigation.

Bluegrass and Gospel Music Jam session season opens at Triumph TRIUMPH — The season for the Bluegrass and Gospel Music Jam open mic nights will get started 6-10 p.m. Saturday in the Ophir Community Building, Triumph. Neither alcohol nor smoking are allowed. Admission is free but donations are accepted. Proceeds help fund maintenance and repair of the building, the former school. Other dates are Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 14, Jan. 11, Feb. 8, March 14, April 11 and May 9. Reserve a spot by calling (815) 414-8081. For more information about the building, call Jay Allen at (815) 488-9154.

Hennepin Canal staff lists events including cleanup, run, hikes SHEFFIELD — Hennepin Canal State Park has created a yearly event flier to be shared in local communities and businesses. They will be on-hand for the visitors who come into the visitor center and Sheffield or are available by mail to anyone who calls (815) 454-2328 or sends a request to Hennepin Canal State Park, 16006 875 East St., Sheffield, IL 61361. This flier only includes events that are happening on canal property, but the flier creator also may share other events’ information on the canal Facebook page. Upcoming events revealed so far include: Hike the Hennepin guided hikes, 1:30 p.m. every third Sunday of the month: Friends of the Hennepin Canal lead 3- to 5-mile guided hikes. For details, watch the NewsTribune; call Ed Herrmann at (815) 663-2403 or visit hikes@ friends-hennepin-canal.org. ä The Sunday, Sept. 15 hike will be from Bridge 50 to Bridge 52 on the feeder canal. The group meet at Bridge 50 on the northwest side at 1:30 p.m., and be shuttled to Bridge 52. From Interstate 80, take Route 40 north to Route 172, then go west on Route172 to where it crosses the Feeder Canal. Hennepin Hundred UltraMarathon, Oct. 5-6, starting at Sinissippi Park, Sterling, with the 50-mile finish at Lock 17, Wyanet, and the 100-mile finish at Timbrook Field, Colona. More details are at www.hennepinhundred.com. Spectators are welcome to come to see the runners; more than 400 entered last year in the growing event. Start time, 7 a.m. Rock River cleanup, Oppold Marina, Sterling. For details, find RRDA on Facebook or call the state park office at (815) 454-2328. Ham and bean supper, 4-7 p.m. Sept. 7, Izaak Walton League, Geneseo. Mini-triathlon, Annawan Canal Ambush, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 28 at bridge 23 (Route 78) north of Annawan. For details, call Amara Specht at (309) 502-1065. XStream Cleanup, 9-11 a.m. Oct. 10, Lock 31 picnic shelter, big island, Milan. Details at www.bisawpa.org. Fall cleanup 8 a.m.-noon Oct. 26, Izaak Walton League, Geneseo.

Need some gardening tips for late summer? PRINCETON — Charles Warren, a University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener, will present the program “Putting Your Garden to Rest” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Princeton Public Library. He will discuss chores to do in the garden in order to prepare for winter and spring.

Says office has sent 29 interstate drug traffickers to prison PRINCETON — Bureau County State’s Attorney Geno Caffarini, a Spring Valley Democrat, has announced he will seek re-election for a second term as state’s attorney. Caffarini was first appointed state’s attorney in February 2015, following the resignation of Patrick Herrmann. He was elected to the office in 2016. Caffarini had served as assistant state’s attorney in Bureau County from August 1992 to June 2009 under former state’s attorneys Marc Bernabei and Herrmann. Immediately prior to his appointment, he was an associate with the law firm of Anthony Raccuglia in Peru from 2009 to 2015. Caffarini stated that if re-

elected to a second term, he will continue to place major emphasis on the prosecution of violent crimes and drug offenses. Caffarini Caffarini said his office has made a conscientious effort in combating the opioid crisis. Since 2015, the state’s attorney’s office has worked with Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotic Team and the Illinois State Police to apprehend and prosecute interstate drug traffickers. Through this collaborative effort, the state’s attorney’s office has obtained prison sentences for 29 interstate drug traffickers and collected $1.5 million in fines and court costs

and $3.8 million in drug asset forfeitures. The money obtained from fines is used for the daily operations of county and state government. The drug asset money forfeitures are distributed to the arresting agency to help finance local drug investigations. “We have to attack the drug problem from all angles, and this includes taking the ill-gotten gains from drug couriers,” Caffarini said. The revenue Tri-DENT receives from these cash forfeitures is used to fund the agency’s undercover narcotics investigations, which helps in apprehending local drug dealers in not only Bureau County, but La Salle and Putnam counties as well. This has resulted in prison sentences for 51 local drug dealers and offenders in Bureau County alone. Caffarini said the prosecution

of burglary, theft, vandalism, child abuse, domestic violence and DUI will remain top priorities. It has been his philosophy to use a common-sense approach that evaluates each case on its individual merits to obtain justice. In addition, Caffarini’s office, since 2015, has collected more than $314,025 in restitution for crime victims and $174,000 in bail forfeitures from defendants who have failed to appear in court. Caffarini added he is grateful to have an office of experienced assistant state’s attorneys. His staff includes First Assistant State’s Attorney Tom Briddick, Assistant State’s Attorneys Dan Anderson and Donna Engels, office manager and paralegal Rachel Starkey, administrative assistant Donna Monier and Victim/Witness Coordinator Kathy Snow.

Queen of ‘ARTs winner to be crowned at NCI ARTworks Mad Hatter Ball Sept. 20 North Central Illinois ARTworks announces its Queen of ‘ARTs campaign is underway and invites the public’s help to select the winner from among three candidates vying for the crown. The Queen of ‘ARTs will be announced at the third annual Mad Hatter Ball on Fri., Sept. 20, at Celebrations 150, U.S. 6 East, La Salle. “The Queen of ‘ARTs campaign is a great, fun way for everyone to join our three candidates in supporting the arts in the Illinois Valley,” said Chris Coughlin, executive director of NCI ARTworks. “The candidates-Jennifer Etscheid, Kathy Missel and Sangita Patel Allenare all arts royalty. As arts advocates, they graciously are participating in the Mad Hatter Ball to celebrate the arts in our region and to help raise funds for ARTworks to continue supporting and expanding arts programming and events throughout the year.” Jennifer Etscheid teaches general music at Deer Park Grade School and teaches flute at Music Suite 408. She works on the theatre productions at La SallePeru Township High School. She is the acting business manager of the Illinois Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra. She vol-

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Jennifer Etscheid, Sangita Patel Allen and Kathy Missel enjoy a collegial meeting as voting is underway for one of them to be the next NCI ARTworks Queen of ‘ARTs. The winner of online and paper ballot voting will be crowned at ARTworks’ third annual Mad Hatter Ball on Friday, Sept. 20. unteers for NCI ARTworks and assists with bookkeeping for the organization. She started playing the flute at age 10, played in the Illinois Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra and Illinois Valley Flute Ensemble in high school. She also worked as an event coordinator at the Doudna Fine Arts Center at Eastern Illinois University. She returned to the Illinois Valley in 2017.

Kathy Missel is the general manager at 1430 WCMY and 95.3 JACK FM radio stations in Ottawa. She is a veteran actor, calling Engle Lane Theatre in Streator her theatre home, but also participating in community theatre productions at Lakeside Dinner Theatre in Mendota, IVCC in Oglesby, Prairie Arts Council and Festival 56 in Princeton, Morris Theatre Guild in Morris and River Valley

Players in Henry. She has been involved in a wide variety of civic councils and boards. She currently serves on the Streator Tourism Council. She also serves as secretary for the Illinois Theatre Association board of directors and formerly served the ITA as a community theatre division rep. Sangita Patel Allen is a Peru business owner and operator and has been involved in children’s theater for four years. Patel Allen makes time for arts in her life and for her family. As the best kind of stage mom, she supports her children through performances in school and community theater, and encourages them through lessons in guitar, flute clarinet and voice. The Queen of ‘ARTs campaign runs through Thursday, Sept. 19. Votes may be cast at www.nciartworks.com (click on the Queen of ‘ARTs link) or by using paper ballots provided by the candidates. “One-dollar donated equals one vote,” Coughlin added. “The minimum online donation is $3.00, but the candidates can and will accept donations of any amount. The winner of the Queen campaign will be the candidate with the greatest number of votes. Kathy Casstevens, the See QUEEN Page A5

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New water tower coming soon to Lostant Mayor says village can afford it, with minimal impact By Steve Lunger

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LOSTANT — Foundation work for a new water tower is scheduled to begin Oct. 14 in Lostant, village president Jack Immel told the Lostant Village Board on Monday. He said the foundation will be ready by mid-November. The tower is expected to be up by mid-January and should be operational mid-summer. Immel said the new tower will

increase water pressure around town, so its operation will be “feathered-in.” Disconnection and deconstruction of the old tower will take place after the new tower is functioning properly. Immel asked the board to consider the color to paint the new tower, taking into consideration the durability and appearance of the colors chosen over time. Though the village will need to raise approximately $350,000 through bonds to cover the village’s portion of related tower costs, Immel expressed confidence in the ability to manage the anticipated $1,800 monthly payments for the 25-year term the bond repayment schedule

will require. In fact, Immel said with the imminent closure of assorted financial obligations, the village may find itself with a renewed capacity to not only handle the new water tower payment, but also tackle more projects next calendar year, perhaps with as much as $10,000 in aggregate. Among the obligations mentioned, Immel stated that only one payment of $1,000 remains to Chamlin & Associates of Peru for engineering work on the new water tower. A final loan payment of $496 is coming in October for assorted village roofing work, and a final payment of $4,745 on a TIF loan will be made Feb. 14, 2020.

RAISES FOR EMPLOYEES POSSIBLE? Immel asked the board to consider the prospect of increasing wages for village employees, in view of these anticipated renewed financial margins. DOG REGISTRATION SATURDAY ä Dog registration will be 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at the town hall. A veterinarian will be present from 11 a.m.-noon. Immel said this would be an excellent time for residents to register their golf carts also, as a police officer will be present for this purpose. ä Trustee Chris Dose reported that village street patching work has been completed.

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Cuts, revenue and a possible balanced budget Kunkel says the deficit for county is $500,000 but more funds are expected soon By Kim Shute

BUREAU-PUTNAM BUREAU CHIEF

HENNEPIN — Putnam County Board is inching toward a more balanced budget, but they aren’t quite there yet. Treasurer Kevin Kunkel had reported that the board is operating with about $20,000 less

in the general fund than this time last year, but he said once the second installment of taxes hits the books the county will start to make up some of the shortfall. August ended with $123,189 in the general fund for the county — Kunkel said he hadn’t received an expected disbursement from the state for video gaming revenue or a probation grant. He’ll be contacting the state about the gambling monies, he said. For fiscal year 2019 the county has a deficit of just over $500,000. Expenditures so far have been just under $1.8 million but revenues have come in at just under

$2.3 million. Kunkel said he’s expecting about $300,000 from property taxes soon and another $75,000 from the upcoming tax sale of delinquent properties. He said he’s looking to combine with another county, perhaps Marshall or Bureau, on the tax sale to save money. County departments have been on a mission to slash budgets over the past months in order to get the budget to a more palatable balance, which has resulted in layoffs and some employees forgoing salary increases. In other board news: The board approved an ordinance that will require entities

planning raffles or a poker run to pay a non-refundable $25 application fee. Failure to apply for proper permit will result in a $500 fee. The board unanimously appointed Reed Wilson to represent the county at Upper Illinois River Valley Development Authority meeting. The economic development group is based in Ottawa and meets in Morris to appraise local counties about economic opportunities for the region. Kim Shute can be reached at (815) 879-5200 or kshute@ shawmedia.com Follow her on Twitter at NT_Princeton2

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IVCC launched career for Matthews Executive for Hormel and Smithfield speaks at scholarship recognition event A crowd estimated at 470 scholarship recipients, donors, family members and college staff attended the 23rd annual Illinois Valley Community College Foundation Scholarship Recognition Reception recently in the gym. The event honored many of the 268 students receiving scholarships in 2019-20 and the donors who made the awards possible. Bud Matthews of Brookfield, Wis., who along with his wife Sandy created a scholarship for Hall High School graduates, delivered the keynote address. In 1976, Matthews was recruited by IVCC football coach Vince McMahon and played two seasons for the Apaches before earning a football scholarship to Wayne State in Nebraska. He would go on to bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration and a 38-year career with Hormel and Smithfield Foods, retiring in December as a senior vice president. At age 16, Matthews lost his father and did the bare minimum academically to stay eligible for football. He recalled the pivotal moment senior year he met McMahon. “I was playing pick-up basketball in Hall’s gym. Dan Darlington, future Morris High School Hall of Fame coach, was our first-year head coach at Hall. “Coach called me over and introduced me to Vince McMahon. Vince said, ‘Buddy, I want you to play football for me at IVCC this fall. I think you could be a heck of a tight end. We’ll help you get your grades up through classes this summer and if you’re willing to put the work in, there’s a chance you could get a scholarship to a fouryear college.’ “Vince was the first person in a long time that seemed to care about me and expressed

Left: Photographers capture award recipients Devanshi Patel, left, Michael Stoens, Jacob Ritko and Ben Tran at the 23rd annualt the recent IVCC Foundation Scholarship Recognition Reception. Below: Speaker Bud Matthews makes a point. Matthews is a 1977 IVCC alum who went on to success in the food industry. SUBMITTED PHOTOS

some faith in me. I committed to Vince and IVCC, thinking for the first time maybe there was a future for me,” Matthews said. Sharing three lessons from his “Never, never list,” Matthews said, “Never stop learning – education really is your ticket to success.” He earned the MBA at 42 and Sandy returned to college in her mid-40s. “Sandy was the first person in her family of nine to graduate from a four-year college. Today, she works with special needs children. And we are both still learning.” He also encouraged students to embrace adversity and “Never, never give up. Adversity is inevitable, it can teach us and it can strengthen us. Be better and learn from it.” Finally, he urged, “Never, never stop giving. Helping one person may not change the world, but it just might change the world for that person. Vince McMahon changed the world for me. He gave me hope, faith,

and the vision to see things not as they are but what they could be.” Sue Schmitt, Foundation president, and Kim Novak, vice president, distributed certificates and IVCC President Jerry Corcoran did the welcome and introductions. Corcoran said, “Nothing is more magical than watching what happens every year when donors meet the students whom they’ve invested in, and new relationships are forged; for many, it becomes a life-changing experience. “To our donors, I hope you see tonight your generosity and thoughtfulness is well invested. We also hope you fully realize what an inspiration your giving is to our students.” Among the honorees were 20 students receiving 21st Century Scholars Society awards, 29 earning awards from the Annual Appeal, Giving Day and Scholarship Campaign, and 20 incoming Illinois State Scholars

each receiving $1,000 “15 to Finish” scholarships. To create an IVCC Foundation scholarship, contact Fran Brolley at (815) 224-0466 or fran_brolley@ivcc.edu.

Advanced Asphalt of Princeton submits low bid for Oglesby street projects Resurfacing projects are coming to oppoOglesby City Council recently opened and Commissioner Jason Curran said the initial site ends of Oglesby on Park Road and N. accepted a bid of $74,300 from Advanced estimated price was about $78,500. The city 25th Road. Asphalt of Princeton for work on the roads. received two bids.

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reigning Queen of ‘ARTs, will announce and crown the winning candidate at the beginning of the Mad Hatter Ball.” The Mad Hatter Ball is a celebration of the arts, with seven local high school students being recognized for their outstanding performing and visual artistic talent. They are: Emma Anderson and Reid Rynke from La Salle Peru High School; Erin Daniel and Alaina Gallion from Ottawa High School; Victor Heredia and Mia Mautino from Hall High School; and Teghan Tillman from Mendota High School. “We also will celebrate the many arts opportunities NCI ARTworks has launched and expanded this year, with fun and whimsical ways for our guests to celebrate the arts,” said Sue Gillio, chair of the Mad Hatter Ball and owner of Music Suite 408, The Fine Arts Factory and The Paintbox. “It’s called a ball, but fancy dress is not required,” she said. “But for fun and prizes, guests are invited to wear their favorite “mad” or fancy hats.” The Mad Hatter Ball will feature a light buffet, “unbirthday cake” for dessert, a cash bar and performances by dancers from The Dance Center in La Salle, Al and Jeannie Brown, and Guys on the Radio. There also will be a silent auction, raffle items and a Balloon Burst with a $500 prize in one of the balloons. Tickets are $35 at the door or in advance at www.nciartworks. com or www.eventbrite.com or in Peru at the NCI ARTworks Westclox ARTS Center or Music Suite 408 in the west wing of the Westclox building on Fifth St.; in Ottawa at A Mess of Things, 726 La Salle St.; in Streator at K’s Secret Garden, 215 E. Main St.; or call Sue Gillio at (815) 2288204. Mad Hatter Ball proceeds benefit NCI ARTworks programs and activities, including the new Westclox ARTworks Center that contains a comfortable, multi-purpose room to showcase art, for meetings and performances, and as a lounge and waiting area for families with students attending lessons. The space also includes a service kitchen and the organization’s business office.

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Seeking abortions out of state

It’s time to give Habitat for Humanity a chance

By Christina A. Cassidy

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ATLANTA (AP) — Thousands of women in the U.S. have crossed state lines for an abortion in recent years as states have passed ever stricter laws and the number of clinics has declined. Although abortion opponents say the laws are intended to reduce abortions and not send people to other states, at least 276,000 women terminated their pregnancies outside their home state between 2012 and 2017, according to an Associated Press analysis of data collected from state reports and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In New Mexico, the number of women from out of state who had abortions more than doubled in that period, while Missouri women received nearly half the abortions performed in neighboring Kansas. While abortions across the U.S. are down, the share of women who had abortions out of state rose slightly, by half a percentage point, and certain states had notable increases over the six-year period, according to AP’s analysis. In pockets of the Midwest, South and Mountain West, the number of women terminating a pregnancy in another state rose considerably, particularly where a lack of clinics means the closest provider is in another state or where less restrictive policies in a neighboring state make it easier and quicker to terminate a pregnancy there. “In many places, the right to abortion exists on paper, but the ability to access it is almost impossible,” said Amy Hagstrom Miller, CEO of Whole Women’s Health, which operates seven abortion clinics in Maryland, Indiana, Texas, Virginia and Minnesota. “We see people’s access to care depend on their ZIP code.” Thirteen states saw a rise in the number of out-of-state women having abortions between 2012 and 2017, according to the analysis of data from 41 states. Counts from nine states, including highly populated California and Florida, and the District Columbia were not included either because they were not collected or reported across the full six-year period. New Mexico’s share of abortions performed on women from out of state more than doubled from 11% to roughly 25%. One reason is that a clinic in Albuquerque is one of only a few independent facilities in the country that performs abortions close to the third trimester without conditions. In Illinois, the percentage of abortions performed on non-residents more than doubled to 16.5% of all reported abortions in 2017. That is being driven in large part by women from Missouri, one of six states with only a single abortion provider. Even that provider, in St. Louis, has been under threat of closing after the state health department refused to renew its license. Missouri lawmakers also passed a law this year that would ban almost all abortions.

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It was nice to see Sally Van Cura from Habitat for Humanity as a rib-tasting judge over the weekend in downtown La Salle. The director Habitat for Humanity of La Salle, Bureau and Putnam Counties made an appearance at the BBQ-n-Blues festival and got involved in La Salle-Peru without lobbying for a Habitat home to be constructed here. At least she was not doing so publicly. It’s time to do a little lobbying for the organization.

Habitat for Humanity is constructing its 15th home in the three-county area, this one to help an employed mother of two girls afford home ownership in Ottawa. Its first 14 homes helped families toward the goal of owning a home and getting out of the cycle of living paycheck-to-paycheck, while also putting a roof over the heads of 30 children. None of those homes have been constructed in La Salle or Peru. Leaders of both cities have made an effort to flush out deadbeat or absentee landlords who charge rent, provide poor living conditions and put hardly any money back into the properties.

That’s admirable. Some of the homes the city of La Salle has purchased over the past few years and demolished have been in absolutely terrible shape — dilapidated, in most cases, beyond repair. This month the city council planned a discussion about guidelines or an ordinance for people who buy or own a vacant lot, often next to their home, and want to put up a garage — just a garage — on that lot. We don’t have an opinion on that. However, in some of the La Salle neighborhoods where homes have been demolished on small lots, why not allow Habitat for Humanity to build there?

Habitat for Humanity is working to give working people (and sometimes veterans) a boost out of a situation where they work hard and make enough to get by, but not enough to avoid bankruptcy if they have a medical issue or even a car breakdown. Habitat provides a lift up, not a handout. Donations of labor and materials cut costs, the families can put in sweat equity and then they get a home — and a mortgage and the responsibilities that go with ownership. Habitat for Humanity helps people enter the middle class, and we certainly would like to see an increase in that population in our community.

It’s time for us to open doors, not shut them One of the most persistent and pernicious myths in American politics is that immigrants should be excluded because they “steal” jobs from native-born Americans. President Trump has often embraced that falsehood, as Cokie and he did during a campaign Steven appearance Roberts in Phoenix: NEWSPAPER “They’re takENTERPRISE ing our jobs. AFFILIATE They’re taking our manufacturing jobs. They’re taking our money. They’re killing us.” He could not be more wrong. Immigrants are not killing America, they’re filling America — with enormous energy and ingenuity. That’s why Trump’s accelerating campaign to reduce the influx of foreigners, both legal and illegal, is not just immoral, but idiotic. A healthy flow of immigrants is vital to a healthy economy, which is exactly what Trump needs in order to win a second term. NPR recently visited a restaurant in Missouri and asked the owner if the foreigners she employs were purloining paychecks from victimized Americans. “That is the biggest joke. I hear it all the time,” she

rent administration wants to replied. “You cannot hire an create jobs and ‘make America American here that will show great again,’ it should consider up to work.” enlisting more What would immigrants.” she do, NPR Moreover, as asked, “if every Trump has retirement rates unauthorized worker in repeatedly tried to rise and birth rates plunge, her city were choke off legal, as well who is going to deported topay the taxes morrow?” The as illegal, that finance the owner quickly social services replied, “We’d immigration. for all those close. I’d sell aging white everything for whatever we could get for it and men who voted for Trump? Young immigrants, that’s who — we would close.” many of them nonwhites from That is a common story. If what Trump calls “s-hole counall the foreign-born workers in American hospitals — especially tries.” “Far from making America women of color — were sent great again,” writes the away, most institutions would Washington Post, “the preshave to close immediately. If every fruit or vegetable that had ident’s policies are likely to been planted, picked or packed transform the United States into a second Japan, where an aging by an immigrant were removed population and barriers to imfrom your grocery shelves, migration have sapped the dythey’d be empty. namism and prospects of what But the contributions made was once one of the world’s by immigrants go far beyond most dynamic economies.” scrambling eggs or scrubTrump has repeatedly tried to bing bedpans. As economist choke off legal, as well as illegal, Dany Bahar of the Brookings immigration. He’s slashed the Institution notes, while imnumber of refugees the country migrants make up 15% of the accepts, and made it far more workforce, they account for a difficult for anyone seeking quarter of the entrepreneurs asylum from persecution back and investors powering the home. His latest malicious American economy. scheme would block low-in“By cutting on immigration, come foreigners that might the country will miss an opporconceivably use public services tunity for new inventions and like food stamps or housing ventures that could generate subsidies. But those are prethe jobs that the president is cisely the workers coveted by so committed to bring back,” that Missouri restaurant owner, writes Bahar. “Thus, if the cur-

and countless other employers across the country. A Post report from Maine, the state with the nation’s oldest population, documented a crisis in health care workers. Janet Flaherty’s 82-year-old mother qualifies for in-home services, but the state cannot find anyone to fill the job. “We do not know what to do,” said Flaherty, who sells insurance. “We do not know where to go. We are in such dire need of help.” The California Farm Bureau Federation recently estimated that 56% of its members can’t find enough laborers to pick their crops, and 7 in 10 said the problem has been getting worse since Trump took office. NPR quoted a celery farmer in Oxnard who said there was only one answer to the labor shortage: shift a chunk of his production to Mexico. The Dallas Morning News reports that lack of workers is the “biggest threat to the rolling Texas economy” and quotes Greg Brown, president of a distribution and storage company: “It’s just really hard to find people. Every week, we have more work than people to do it. It’s like having a lid on the business. It’s holding us down.” Trump’s anti-immigration policies are not lifting the country up; they are indeed “holding us down.” He appeals to fear, not the future. If the president really cared about enhancing American greatness, he’d open doors to more immigrants — not slam them shut.

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Don’t want to buy? You can borrow household items too By Melissa Kossler Dutton ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER

Amanda Blum enjoys trying new recipes and experimenting in the kitchen, but like many home cooks she’s reluctant to buy expensive and bulky kitchen appliances. So she was delighted to learn about Kitchen Share, a nonprofit near her home in Portland, Oregon, that loans out kitchen equipment. Bloom, who likes to preserve fruits and vegetables at this time of year, found a name-brand pressure canner there that makes the task easier and safer. Since then, she’s become a regular borrower, checking out Kitchen Share’s blender, ice cream maker and pressure cooker. “This is such a huge resource,” she said. “It solves the problem of having to buy all these things.” Around the country, traditional libraries and a small number of non-profit lending operations loan out collections of household items: cake pans in Akron, Ohio; paintings in Minneapolis; telescopes in St. Louis; sewing machines in Rochester, New York. For traditional libraries, such items are a natural extension of their mission to provide resources to the community. Many of the other institutions see lending programs as a way to help people save money or lead more sustainable lives by owning fewer things. As with books, “it’s the idea of collections that are purchased by a group and used by multiple people over and over again,” said Jen Lenio, collections manager of the Rochester Public Library. The Rochester library system’s offerings are driven by patron interests, as well as a desire to assist low-income people, she said. The success of library craft classes inspired the staff to create borrowable knitting and crochet kits. Recognizing that the ability to make or repair clothes could be useful, the team purchased sewing machines that patrons can check out. “We’re trying to fill needs that the community has,” Lenio said. The Akron-Summit County Public Library’s cake pan lending program was so popular, the institution decided to buy kitchen tools to circulate too. The items — including measuring cups, kitchen scales and baking dishes — appeal to the area’s large student population and younger patrons setting up households, among others, said Monique Mason, manager of the libraries’ science and technology division. The collection includes utensils that people might use only rarely, like a cherry pitter, candy molds and holiday cookie cutters, and bulky items they might not have room for. “When you look how much space a pasta maker or a food dehydrator takes up — do you really want to have to store these items?” Mason said. The library treats the items like books, allowing people to reserve them online and sending them to various branches for pickup, she said. Patrons are required to return the kitchen items clean, and are advised to wash them before using. St. Louis County Library in Missouri has a telescope lending program, which was suggested by the St. Louis Astronomical Society. It began in 2014 and was an “instant hit,” said director Kristen Sorth said. “People seem very appreciative of the opportunity and treat them very well,” Sorth said. Loaning telescopes aligns with the library’s interest in promoting science education, she said.

If you are able to laugh about your first date now…

Do you remember your first date? What does a person expect out of a blind date? Becky Christopherson and Nick Kalina act out a scene in the upcoming “First Date” at Stage 212, La Salle. NEWSTRIBUNE PHOTO/ SCOTT ANDERSON

…you’ll find Stage 212’s ‘First Date’ hilarious By Tom Collins

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Awkward silences. Staring into your drink to avoid eye contact. Verbal miscues you’d give anything (anything!) to take back. If you’ve ever had a painful first date (who hasn’t?), then you’ll find big laughs at Stage 212’s off-season musical comedy. “First Date” tells the story of Aaron (Nick Kalina) and Casey (Becky Christopherson) paired by friends and family. They find they have nothing in common — she’s bohemian, he’s Wall Street — and their get-to-know-you evening doesn’t exactly go as planned. In between the comedic dialogue are asides and flashbacks depicted by actors who flit in and out of the stage and break into song. “When I read the script, I thought ‘Wow, this show is really funny and the music is amazing,’” said Christopherson. “This show has characters that everyone can relate to. It has something for everybody.” That goes double for people who still cringe at the memory of their first date. Kalina still chafes a bit at the memory of his firstever date — an encounter closely supervised by his parents and hers — and finds the show “more relatable” in adulthood. It helps that the script by Austin Winsberg (music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner) features all-too-human characters that give Kalina and Christopherson freedom to flesh out their roles while also playing for raucous laughs. “I’m an awkward guy who doesn’t know what to do in this situation,” Kalina said. “He’s trying to figure out life and he’s career-driven but at the same time he’s looking for something more substantial.” Directing the show is Reid Tomasson, a veteran of Stage 212’s children’s theater who’s making his directorial debut in an adult program.

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The cast of “First Date” (from left) Sarah Breyne, Caryn Brown, Isaac Alvarado, Elijah Kleinau, Melanie Maskel, Sam Obermiller, Joey Santos and Nick Hancock rehearse for the upcoming comedy. “‘First Date’ is a comedy that doesn’t take itself too seriously,” he said, “and unlike a lot of comedies it’s pretty realistic in a sense. There are parts when they bring in imaginary characters such as an overly-religious father or a hypothetical child. They’re very goofy, very over-the-top and it makes it enjoyable for the audience.” Tomasson certainly picked some adult material to make his adult debut. In fact, “First Date” comes with two advisories. First, act fast if you think you might be interested. As an off-season production, “First Date” will be staged Sept. 20-22 with zero chance it’ll be held over, however brisk the audience response. Second, you might want to leave the kids at home. Producer

Christin Mitchell said the script includes its share of salty dialogue and sexual innuendo, giving it a rating north of PG-13; but a good time awaits those who enjoy a music and comedy done in a shade of blue. “We have a really good cast — a lot of people who’ve worked together before — so we’ve just been having a good time,” Mitchell said. The cast includes actors playing multiple roles or performing in the rock-based chorus including Doug Bartelt, Joey Santos, Elijah Kleinau, Michelle McClane, Melanie Maskel, Naomi Ochubah, Sam Obermiller, Isaac Alvarado, Macy Anderson, Nick Hancock, Grace Stachowiak, Scot Smigel, Caryn Brown, Megan Cullinan and Sarah Breyne.

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“First Date” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 21 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22. Tickets are $20 and available at www.Stage212. org or at the box office, 700 First St., La Salle. Box office hours are 4-6 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday and one hour prior to performances. For details, call (815) 224-3025.

“First Date” is presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals: www. rnh.com. Tom Collins can be reached at (815) 220-6930 or TCollins@ shawmedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @NT_Court.

5 ways the right lighting can elevate your home By Melissa Rayworth

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bulb will provide the kind of light you need? Here, three interior design experts — Griffin, founder of the Atlanta-based Maggie Griffin Design; Jennifer Bunsa of Bunsa Studio Interiors and cofounder of WorkRoom Miami; and Caitlin Murray, founder of L.A.’s Black Lacquer design — offer advice on choosing the best lighting for any room, and on navigating the range of new lightbulbs and LED technology.

When you shop for a new sofa or another piece of furniture, it’s not hard to envision how it might look in your living room. And if you’re considering a new wall color, you can test pretty simply with swatches. But shopping for lighting can be more complicated. It’s easy fall in love with the design of a light fixture or lamp, notes interior designer Maggie Griffin, but how will it illuminate GET GLOWING your space? How will it work Although many people worry with the lighting you already about having enough light, the have? And which variety of light biggest challenge is usually

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This photo provided by Bunsa Studio Interiors shows a living room designed by interior designer Jennifer Bunsa. In this living room Bunsa used overhead LED lighting on dimmers that can offer a soft glow or brighter light, depending on the time of day and needs of the homeowner. avoiding glare, says Bunsa. Many houses have can lights in the ceiling which flood a room with light. Make sure those are on a dimmer, and then add other fixtures and lamps that offer a softer glow.

Rather than choosing a fixture that functions like a spotlight, Bunsa says, “I always try to shop for things that are more like glowing globes that are a little bit warmer.” See LIGHTING Page A8

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“Lighting can make you uncomfortable if it’s too bright,” she says. Griffin agrees: For a more appealing effect, she says, you might choose a fixture with several bulbs that give off softer light, rather than just one very bright bulb. And when choosing bulbs, consider their color temperature. “The goal for really good LEDs is to mimic incandescent lighting,” Bunsa says. “Incandescent lighting is on the warmer side of the Kelvin scale — 2700-3000 Kelvin.” Bulbs in the 4000

K range, she says, give very cold light. “It makes a space feel a lot warmer if you go with the warmer color temperature,” she says.

an extra glow.Murray takes the same approach, using sconces to frame certain areas in a room and bring a bit of intimacy to parts of a large room.

FRAME ONE AREA Lighting can draw attention to your favorite art or furnishings, says Griﬃn, and create a strategic pool of light in one part of a room. For a client in Atlanta, she added sconces to the sides of kitchen cabinets to give light both practical and beautiful around the kitchen sink. She also suggests hard-wiring some light ﬁxtures into bookcases to showcase items on the shelves and bring

DON’T HANG TOO HIGH Griffin says people usually err on the side of hanging lights too high, rather than too low. Sometimes in a living room that has a high ceiling, “there’s this big, great looking chandelier,” she says, but “it’s hung so high you wonder, ‘What does it actually illuminate?’” Instead, aim to hang fixtures low enough to “make the room feel more cozy and intimate,” Griffin says.

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INJECTING A CHANGE OF STYLE Using a mix of vintage and modern light fixtures and lamps can make a room more appealing and shake up its style, Murray says. A vintage lamp or fixture “adds character and soul and makes it feel not so cookie-cutter,” she says, and rewiring an old piece is more environmentally sustainable than buying new. Griffin agrees: “Don’t get hung up on matching your lights,” she says, “especially if you’re doing a renovation or new build.” A blend of styles, she says, “is far more interesting than the way they used to do it, where they picked out the matching set.” Experimenting with a range of styles, she says, “gives you a chance to let your personality shine through.”

PRINCETON — GriefShare, a seminar and support group for those who have lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, will meet 6- 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 in Evangelical Covenant Church, 24 N. Main St., Princeton. GriefShare is a video seminar series that features some of the nation’s Christian experts on grief and recovery topics as seen from a biblical perspective. Each GriefShare session has three distinct elements – video seminar with experts, support group discussion with focus, and personal study and reﬂection. The group will meet weekly for 13 weeks. For more information, call the church oﬃce at (815) 8752124.

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New friend cuts off talk without warning Dear Harriette: I hit it off with a new friend, and we’ve been chatting on social media. We have exchanged numbers and have been texting every day. The SENSE & converSENSITIVITY sation flowed. Harriette Cole ReUNIVERSAL cently, I’ve UCLICK been noticing a pullback. He started to take several hours to respond to my messages, then suddenly and completely stopped. I waited a couple of days before sending more messages. I then sent a message asking if everything was going well, and I received no response. Initially I hoped that nothing bad happened to him, but my gut tells me that something fishy is going on. Why would a person cut off communication so abruptly? — Stopped Short Dear Stopped Short: Chances are, this man is either married or in a committed relationship. That he was totally engaged and communicating regularly with you only to abruptly stop suggests that outside forces were involved. While it can be disconcerting to have enjoyed so much one-on-one time with him only to have him disappear, it is probably best for you to cut your losses. You cannot force him to write to you. Whatever happened has taken him away from you. Let him go; if he does resurface, he will need to explain what happened, but I wouldn’t wait for him to return. You can send questions to askharriette@harriettecole.com or c/o Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106.

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Wilson resigns as LaMoille-Ohio girls basketbal coach Bobby Wilson recently submitted a resignation letter to step down as the LaMoilleOhio girls basketball coach.

DNR issues waterfowl hunting reminders SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is reminding waterfowl hunters of key dates and other information regarding the 2019-20 waterfowl seasons and beyond. Public Duck and Goose Hunting Permits: Application periods — Sept. 1-14 for the second lottery and Sept. 15-28 for the third lottery. Permits remaining after the third lottery will be available on a first-come, first-served basis online starting Oct. 1. Find details at https:// www.dnr.illinois.gov/ hunting/waterfowl/Pages/ OnlinePermitApplication.aspx Waterfowl Regulation Planning Open House: Monday, Sept. 30 — Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area hunter check station, 24621 N River Road, Wilmington; Oct. 10 — Illinois Department of Natural Resources Headquarters, 1 Natural Resources Way, Springfield. Open houses will take place from 5-8 p.m. at each location. Attendees may arrive at any time during the open house. No formal presentations will be given. 2019-20 Waterfowl seasons, limits: The seasons include 60day duck seasons in each of the state’s four waterfowl hunting zones along with 107 days of Canada goose hunting opportunity in the North and Central zones (15 days in September, two days of youth hunting and 90 days of “regular” goose season), 101 days of Canada goose hunting opportunity in the South Central Zone and 82 days of Canada goose hunting opportunity in the South Zone. Goose season lengths are shorter in the South Central and South zones to coincide with duck season dates and to match hunter preferences. This year, Illinois will open the regular duck, Canada goose and snow goose seasons on Oct. 19 in the North Zone, Oct. 26 in the Central Zone, Nov. 9 in the South Central Zone and Nov. 28 in the South Zone. White-fronted goose (specklebelly) seasons will open Oct. 21 in the North Zone, Nov. 5 in the Central Zone and on the same date as duck season in the South Central (Nov. 9) and South zones (Nov. 28). The daily duck bag limit is six and may include no more than four mallards (two hens), three wood ducks, three scaup, two redheads, two black ducks, two canvasback, one pintail and one mottled duck. The daily bag limit of mergansers is five, only two of which may be hooded mergansers. The possession limit for ducks and mergansers is three times the daily bag limit by species and sex. During the regular season, Canada goose limits will increase to three with a possession limit of nine. Whitefronted goose daily bag limits will be two with a possession limit of six. The snow goose daily bag limit is 20 birds, with no possession limit, during the fall and winter season. The spring Conservation Order Light Goose season will open Jan. 17 in the North Zone and Feb. 1 in the Central, South Central, and South zones, ending March 31 in all zones. There is no daily bag or possession limit on snow, blue, and Ross’ geese during the spring conservation order season. The September 2019 early Canada goose season is Sept. 1-15 with a daily limit of five and a possession limit of fifteen (15) geese in the North and Central zones, and a daily limit of two and a possession limit of six (6) geese in the South Central and South zones. Illinois’ 16-day 2019 statewide teal hunting season is Sept. 7-22 with a daily limit of six and a possession limit of eighteen (18). Shooting hours for the September teal season are different from the regular season, starting at sunrise (½ hour later than regular season) until sunset. The Illinois waterfowl hunting zone maps and anticipated seasons dates for the 20162020 seasons are available on the IDNR website at: https://www.dnr.illinois. gov/hunting/waterfowl

NFL: RAIDERS 24, BRONCOS 16

Oakland wins without Brown

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Fans in The Black Hole reach out to mob Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (left) after he scored a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos Monday in Oakland, Calif. The Raiders won 24-16. By Josh Dubow

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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The night started with Oakland Raiders fans derisively chanting at former disgruntled receiver Antonio Brown and ended with coach Jon Gruden celebrating a victory in the Black Hole. The saga that consumed the football world for days didn’t hamper the Raiders a bit. Derek Carr threw a touchdown pass on the opening drive of the season, rookie Josh Jacobs ran for two scores and the Raiders responded to a tumultuous week surrounding Brown by beating the Denver Broncos 24-16 on Monday night. “As much as people talked about it, I mean my god. I feel like somebody was smashing my temple on the side of the head,” Gruden said. “Get over it, man. It’s over. We were good this preseason without him. We were fine without him. We wish him the best. We gave it a shot. Now New England gets their turn. Good luck to them. I can’t deal with it anymore.” The Raiders (1-0) took out any frustration over the drama surrounding Brown with a convinc-

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ing win over the AFC West rival Broncos (0-1). The offensive line cleared holes for Jacobs and protected Carr, and the defense harassed Joe Flacco into three sacks and kept Denver out of the end zone until 2:15 remained in the game. The win spoiled the Denver debuts for Flacco and coach Vic Fangio and ended the NFL’s longest opening weekend winning streak at seven games. “Disappointed but we’re not discouraged,” star edge rusher Von Miller said. “First game of the season. Hats off to the Raiders, they outplayed us today. Killed us on third down in the first half.” The final scheduled home opener at the Coliseum before the Raiders planned move to Las Vegas next season began with derisive chants from the boisterous fans toward Brown. Those only grew louder after each successful pass play as both the fans and Raiders players seemed relieved to have the monthlong saga over Brown in the past. He arrived with optimism following a trade from Pittsburgh in March. But a bizarre foot injury, fight with the NFL over his

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helmet, skipped practices, multiple fines, a run-in with general manager Mike Mayock and odd social media posts ultimately led to the decision to release the game’s most prolific receiver two days before the opener. Brown agreed to a deal with New England just hours after being granted his wish to be released by Oakland on Saturday and the Raiders wasted little time proving they had moved on. “He’s gone. I wish him the best,” Carr said. “There’s no hurt feelings. There’s no anger in me. It stung as a friend seeing him go somewhere else, but I wish him the best.” The Raiders took the opening kickoff and marched 75 yards in 10 plays. Carr completed all five passes to four receivers, capped by an 8-yard TD to Tyrell Williams. Oakland added another score in the second quarter when Jacobs capped a 95-yard drive with a 2-yard run to make it 14-0. Jacobs scored again in the fourth quarter, becoming the first Raider to run for two TDs in his debut. See RAIDERS Page B2

Stats reveal Knights’ video-game like defense

When I got the statistics from Fieldcrest’s 25-0 victory over TriValley in Week 2, I had a weird thought. For some reason, I pictured Fieldcrest defensive coordinator Mitch Neally gathering his defense and giving a speech along the lines of coach Bill Yoast in “Remember the Titans” — “I don’t want them to gain another yard. GOAL LINE … Make sure they rememSTAND ber forever the night they Kevin Chlum played the NEWSTRIBUNE Knights.” SPORTS EDITOR The stats were movie-like ridiculous. Not only did Fieldcrest pitch a shutout, but the Knights limited the Vikings to just 42 total yards and forced four turnovers. Forty-two yards! Zero yards passing! That came against a Tri-Valley program that has made the playoffs 11 consecutive years with a state championship in 2015 and a state runner-up in 2013 — not some scrub team that should be playing eight-man football. That performance came after the Knights held Reed-Custer to seven points on 190 yards in the opener with 70 of those yards coming on one run and 40 on the last drive of the game. Neally credits the defensive success so far to the work ethic and mentality of the players, fundamentals and game planning by the coaching staff. “The success of our defense starts with the work ethic our players have put in this offseason and continue to put in day in and day out in the weight room,” Neally said. “To have a good defense, you have to have a group that is disciplined and continually willing to work to get better, and that’s what these guys do.” Along with working hard, Neally said the Knights defenders have the right attitude. “They are an unselfish group,” Neally said. “Our players know See CHLUM Page B3

NFL: SAINTS 30, TEXANS 28

Lady Cavs Lutz field goal propels N.O. girls tennis outplays Streator

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The La Salle-Peru girls tennis team was victorious 5-0 over Streator Monday at the La Salle Sports Complex in La Salle. Olivia Ernat won 6-1, 6-1 at No. 1 Singles, while Karissa Etzenbach won 6-2, 6-0 at No. 2 singles. For the doubles wins, The No. 1 doubles pairing of Ame Ernat and Lauren Klein defeated their foes 6-0, 6-0, the No. 2 doubles team of Olivia Woods and Bri Strehl came away with a 6-2, 6-2 victory and the No. 3 Doubles combo of Mallory Olsen and Kaitlynn Bauer capped off the Lady Cavaliers shutout with a 6-1, 6-1 win.

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New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (No. 41) carries in the second half of Monday’s game against the Texans in New Orleans. The Saints came away with a 30-28 win thanks to a Wil Lutz 58-yard field goal. By Brett Martel

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At Kewanee Trent Kloepping shot a 37 to earn medalist honors for Princeton on Monday in a Three Rivers Conference triangular at the Bakers Park Golf Course. The Tigers carded a 156, Kewanee was second with a 168 and St. Bede shot a 184. Princeton’s scores were See ROUNDUP Page B3

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees and Wil Lutz supplied the accuracy and poise New Orleans needed to overcome another officiating gaffe and its defense’s late collapse. Lutz made a 58-yard field goal as time expired, and the Saints beat the Houston Texans 30-28 on Monday night in a game that had three scoring plays in the

final minute. “That one’s got to be a top-one moment for me,” Lutz said, adding that as much as he tries to treat each kick the same, “I got to be honest. That one felt a little different.” New Orleans had lost its previous five season openers. And after last season ended with a bitter loss in the NFC title game, the Saints had expressed urgency to start the 2019 campaign well.

“I knew how big this win would be,” Lutz said. The moment the ball left Lutz’s foot, punter Thomas Morstead, who holds on field goals, turned toward his kicker, triumphantly flexing both arms at his side. Moments later, the crowd noise in the Superdome reached an ear-splitting crescendo as the ball split the uprights and Saints players jubilantly streamed onto the field. See SAINTS Page B2

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Scoreboard GIRLS SWIMMING Byron at La Salle-Peru co-op, 5 p.m.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Mendota at Rochelle, 6 p.m.

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GIRLS TENNIS Streator at La Salle-Peru, 4:30 p.m. Peoria Christian at St. Bede, 4:30 p.m.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Serena at Hall, 7 p.m. Annawan at LaMoille-Ohio, 6:30 p.m. Henry at Williamsﬁeld, 7 p.m.

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El Paso-Gridley, Pontiac at St. Bede, 4 p.m. Eureka at Putnam County, 4 p.m.

GIRLS SWIMMING Morris, Pontiac at La SallePeru co-op, 5 p.m.

GIRLS TENNIS La Salle-Peru at Rochelle, 4:30 p.m. St. Bede at Princeton, 4:30 p.m. Mendota at Newman, 4 p.m.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Morris at La Salle-Peru, 6 p.m. St. Bede at Bureau Valley, 6 p.m.

L 50 60 73 78 86

Pct GB .655 — .583 10½ .497 23 .462 28 .403 36½

East Division

BOYS GOLF Plano at La Salle-Peru, 4 p.m. St. Bede, Bureau Valley at Riverdale, 4 p.m. Hall, Morrison at Sherrard, 4:30 p.m.

Atlanta Washington Philadelphia New York Miami

Genoa-Kingston at Mendota, 4 p.m.

Central Division

Newman, Marquette at Princeton, 4 p.m.

St. Louis Chicago Milwaukee Cincinnati Pittsburgh

Amboy-LaMoille, River Ridge at Eastland, 4 p.m. Earlville at Newark, 4:30 p.m.

BOYS SOCCER La Salle-Peru at Rochelle, 4:30 p.m. Mendota at Genoa-Kingston, 4:30 p.m. Princeton at Somonauk, 4:30 p.m.

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W 95 84 72 67 58

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Seneca at Fieldcrest, 4 p.m.

Brewers Rockies Rockies Rockies Brewers 6:15 p.m. 7:40 p.m. 7:40 p.m. 2:10 p.m. 6:15 p.m. FSM/ FSM FSM FSM FSM MLBN

Houston Oakland Texas Los Angeles Seattle

W 90 79 74 73 51 W 81 77 75 67 63

L 55 63 69 70 92 L 62 66 68 77 81

Pct .621 .556 .517 .510 .357

Pct GB .566 — .538 4 .524 6 .465 14½ .438 18½

West Division W L Los Angeles 93 52 Arizona 75 69 San Francisco 69 75 San Diego 66 77 Colorado 60 84 Monday’s AL Results

Pct GB .641 — .521 17½ .479 23½ .462 26 .417 32½

N.Y. Yankees 5, Boston 0 Houston 15, Oakland 0

GIRLS GOLF

Saints FROM PAGE B1

Deshaun Watson threw a 37yard touchdown pass to ex-Saints receiver Kenny Stills with 37 seconds left, capping a two-play, 75yard drive that put the Texans in front after they began their ﬁnal possession down by six with 50 seconds left. But that left just enough time for Brees, who capped a 370yard, two-touchdown performance by completing a 15-yard pass to Ted Ginn Jr., an 11-yarder to Michael Thomas and another pass to Ginn for 9 yards in quick succession. That allowed New Orleans to save its ﬁnal timeout until just 2 seconds remained and set up Lutz’s career-long kick. “When you have Drew as your quarterback, all I cared about was getting ready for the kick, because I knew with 37 seconds left there was going to be a chance,” Lutz said. Had the Saints lost, it would have marked the second straight game in the Superdome in which

Thursday’s AL Games

Buffalo 17, N.Y. Jets 16

Boston at Toronto, 6:07 p.m.

Milwaukee at Miami, 12:10 p.m.

L.A. Rams 30, Carolina 27

BASKETBALL

Philadelphia 32, Washington 27

National Basketball Association CHICAGO BULLS — Waived G Antonio Blakeney.

La Salle-Peru at Plano, 6 p.m. Newman at St. Bede, 7 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Texas, 7:05 p.m.

Hall at Mendota, 6 p.m.

Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 7:10 p.m.

Henry at Putnam County, 7 p.m. Kewanee at Princeton, 6 p.m. Bureau Valley at ErieProphetstown, 6 p.m. Newark at LaMoille-Ohio, 6:30 p.m.

New York Tampa Bay Boston Toronto Baltimore

W 95 86 76 55 46

L 50 59 68 89 97

Pct GB .655 — .593 9 .528 18½ .382 39½ .322 48

Central Division Minnesota Cleveland Chicago Kansas City Detroit

W L 88 55 84 61 63 80 53 91 42 100

Pct GB .615 — .579 5 .441 25 .368 35½ .296 45½

West Division

L.A. Chargers 30, Indianapolis 24, OT

Chicago Cubs at San Diego, 2:40 p.m.

Cleveland at L.A. Angels, 9:07 p.m.

Pittsburgh at San Francisco, 2:45 p.m.

Seattle 21, Cincinnati 20

Today’s NL Games

Atlanta at Philadelphia, 6:15 p.m.

San Francisco 31, Tampa Bay 17

Thursday’s Interleague Games

Arizona 27, Detroit 27, OT

L.A. Dodgers at Baltimore, 6:05 p.m.

New England 33, Pittsburgh 3

Atlanta at Philadelphia, 6:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh at San Francisco, 8:45 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Baltimore, 6:05 p.m.

East Division

St. Louis at Colorado, 2:10 p.m.

Oakland at Houston, 7:10 p.m.

Arizona at N.Y. Mets, 6:10 p.m.

WOMEN’S SOCCER

N.Y. Yankees at Detroit, 12:10 p.m.

Cincinnati at Seattle, 9:10 p.m.

NFL

Sunday, Sept. 15 Seattle at Pittsburgh, Noon

AFC East

Cincinnati at Seattle, 9:10 p.m.

Buffalo New England N.Y. Jets Miami South

N.Y. Yankees (Germán 17-4) at Detroit (Boyd 8-10), 5:40 p.m. Boston (TBD) at Toronto (Thornton 4-9), 6:07 p.m. Tampa Bay (TBD) at Texas (Jurado 7-10), 7:05 p.m. Cleveland (Plutko 6-4) at L.A. Angels (Peters 3-2), 7:07 p.m. Kansas City (Sparkman 3-11) at Chicago White Sox (López 9-12), 7:10 p.m.

Oakland 24, Denver 16 Thursday, Sept. 12 Tampa Bay at Carolina, 7:20 p.m.

FOOTBALL W 1 1 0 0

L 0 0 1 1

T Pct 0 1.000 0 1.000 0 .000 0 .000

PF 17 33 16 10

PA 16 3 17 59

W Tennessee 1 Houston 0 Indianapolis 0 Jacksonville 0 North W Baltimore 1 Cincinnati 0

L 0 1 1 1

T Pct 0 1.000 0 .000 0 .000 0 .000

PF 43 28 24 26

PA 13 30 30 40

L T Pct PF PA 0 0 1.000 59 10 1 0 .000 20 21

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Monday’s Results New Orleans 30, Houston 28

Washington at Minnesota, 6:40 p.m.

Washington at Minnesota, 6:40 p.m. Wednesday’s AL Games

Dallas 35, N.Y. Giants 17

Indianapolis at Tennessee, Noon Arizona at Baltimore, Noon New England at Miami, Noon L.A. Chargers at Detroit, Noon Dallas at Washington, Noon Jacksonville at Houston, Noon San Francisco at Cincinnati, Noon Buffalo at N.Y. Giants, Noon Minnesota at Green Bay, Noon Kansas City at Oakland, 3:05 p.m. Chicago at Denver, 3:25 p.m.

National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Released TE Darrell Daniels. Re-signed OL Jeremy Vujnovich. ATLANTA FALCONS — Placed G Chris Lindstrom on IR. Agreed to terms with OL John Wetzel. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Acquired QB Josh Dobbs from Pittsburgh for a 2020 ﬁfthround draft pick. Placed QB Nick Foles on IR. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Signed WR Antonio Brown. Released TE Lance Kendricks and DB Obi Melifonwu. Released TE Stephen Anderson from the practice squad. OAKLAND RAIDERS — Signed WR Keelan Doss. TENNESSEE TITANS — Signed WR Kalif Raymond to the practice squad. HOCKEY National Hockey League COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS — Signed D Zach Werenski to a three-year contract extension.

for 268 yards with a 1-yard TD since Mack had two against pass to Emmanuel Sanders in Denver on Dec. 17, 2017. Rookie Sanders’ first game back from a Clelin Ferrell also had one. ruptured Achilles’ tendon. MISSED CHANCE UNDER PRESSURE Denver’s comeback attempt After recording an NFL-low fell short in part because the 13 sacks last year following the Broncos had to settle for field trade of Khalil Mack, the Raiders goals on three red zone trips got off to a much better start this in the second half. A pair of year with the pass rush, sack- third-down sacks by Mayowa ing Flacco three times. Benson and Ferrell stalled two drives Mayowa had two sacks, becom- a n d D a e S e a n H a m i l t o n ing the first Oakland player to dropped a potential TD in the record more than one in a game end zone.

INJURIES Broncos: RT Ja’Wuan James left the game in the first half with a knee injury. ... WR Tim Patrick left in the second half with a hand injury. Raiders: CB Gareon Conley was taken off the field strapped to a stretcher with a neck injury after being hit in the head by teammate Johnathan Abram. Conley was down on the ground for several minutes with players on both teams kneeling on the ground out of concern. Conley was taken off the field on

a league-acknowledged officiating mistake worked against New Orleans. In last season’s NFC championship game, missed pass interference and helmet-to-helmet contact fouls against the Los Angeles Rams went uncalled in the final minutes. This time, a botched ruling left the Saints with 15 fewer seconds to run their hurry-up offense at the end of the first half. New Orleans had to settle for a 56-yard field goal try that Lutz narrowly missed. The Saints came back from an 11-point, third-quarter hole to win anyway, but Brees wasn’t letting the officials or the league off the hook. “That can’t happen. That’s a game changer,” Brees said. “If we had 15 more seconds, are you kidding me?” The 40-year-old Brees completed 32 of 43 passes, mirroring his NFL-record 74.4 completion percentage last season. One of his TD passes went to reserve QB and utility player Taysom Hill, who also subs in as a tight end or slot receiver. The other went to

Fans in the Superdome, who only sack. The Saints, by contrast, had six won’t soon forget last year’s officiating gaffes, booed during the sacks of Watson, two by reserve runoff and after Lutz’s long miss. end Trey Hendrickson.

second-year pro Tre’Quan Smith. “Playing on the road against a great quarterback like Drew Brees, you’ve got to be able to put the game away,” Watson said. “We had the opportunities.” CLOCK QUESTIONS The officiating mistake occurred when replay review officials stopped the game with 26 seconds left in the first half to determine if Thomas’ catch was long enough for a first down after he was initially marked just short. After the review resulted in a first down, officials called for a 10-second runoff to begin from when the game was stopped, not when Thomas came down with the ball 15 seconds earlier. Brees animatedly disputed the decision, which left the Saints just 16 seconds to work with from their own 47. After the game, NFL vice president of officiating Al Riveron said: “We should have reset it to 41 (seconds), not 26, and then ultimately to 31 (seconds) after the 10-second runoff.”

STAT LINES Thomas caught 10 passes for 123 yards, and Ginn’s seven-catch, 101-yard night was highlighted by his 41-yard reception deep down field at the 2-minute warning. Alvin Kamara had 169 yards from scrimmage, including an 11-yard run set up the first score of the final minute on Lutz’s 47yard kick. Watson completed 20 of 30 passes for 268 yards and three touchdowns — two of them to DeAndre Hopkins. Watson also ran for a 21-yard score on a fourth-down play. The Texans finished with 180 yards rushing — 68 yards more than the Saints allowed in any game last season — with Carlos Hyde rushing for 83 yards and Duke Johnson 57. Linebacker Whitney Mercilus intercepted Brees deep in Texans territory and also had Houston’s

a stretcher but was able to give a thumbs-up to the crowd. Gruden said reports on Conley were positive. UP NEXT Broncos: Host Chicago on Sunday. Fangio spent the past four seasons as defensive coordinator for the Bears. Raiders: Host Kansas City on Sunday in a second straight division matchup. The Chiefs have won eight of the past nine games in the series.

PASS PROTECTION Saints right tackle Ryan Ramczyk and the offensive line kept 2018 AFC sack leader J.J. Watt from getting to Brees. “We didn’t do a good job of stopping the run and we didn’t do a good job of stopping the pass,” Watt said, adding that he felt his unit let Watson and the Texans offense down. INJURIES Saints safety Marcus Williams, who had a momentum-swinging interception in the third quarter, stayed down on a knee after Johnson’s 32-yard run in the fourth quarter. He left the field on his own after a trainer briefly spoke with him. UP NEXT Texans: Hosts Jacksonville on Sunday. Saints: Visit the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.

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National League CHICAGO CUBS — Selected the contract of INF Nico Hoerner from Tennessee (SL). Recalled RHP James Norwood from Iowa (PCL). Designated LHP Randy Rosario was designated for assignment. Optioned RHP Adbert Alzolay to South Bend (MW).

Tennessee 43, Cleveland 13

WEDNESDAY

BY THE NUMBERS Carr completed 22 of 26 passes for 259 yards and wasn’t sacked once after going down 51 times last year. ... Jacobs had 23 carries for 85 yards and a 28-yard reception. ... Wiliams had six catches for 105 yards, including a game-sealing 10-yard catch on third down after the two-minute warning. ... Flacco was 21 for 31

PA 17 27 20 27

Arizona at N.Y. Mets, 12:10 p.m.

IVCC at Highland, 6 p.m.

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PF 31 30 21 27

Thursday’s NL Games

BOYS SOCCER

Raiders

Cincinnati (Gray 10-6) at Seattle (Gonzales 14-11), 9:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Detroit, 5:40 p.m.

Earlville at Newark, 4:30 p.m.

Fieldcrest, Seneca at Putnam County, 4 p.m.

Washington (Strasburg 16-6) at Minnesota (Pérez 10-6), 6:40 p.m.

Today’s AL Games

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Mendota at Winnebago, 4 p.m.

PA 3 12 27 10

American Association MILWAUKEE MILKMEN — Traded RHP Myles Smith to Long Island (Atlantic) for a player to be named.

MLB

Bureau Valley, Orion at Hall, 4:30 p.m.

PF 10 28 27 3

OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Recalled OF Luis Barrera from Midland (TL) and placed him on the 60-day IL. Selected the contract of LHP Jesus Luzardo from Las Vegas (PCL). Recalled RHP Daniel Mengden from Las Vegas.

Minnesota 28, Atlanta 12

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL

Yorkville at La Salle-Peru, 4 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Stripling 4-4) at Baltimore (Means 10-10), 6:05 p.m.

Kansas City 40, Jacksonville 26

Fieldcrest at Gibson CityMelvin-Sibley, 4 p.m.

GIRLS GOLF

Wednesday’s Interleague Games

MINNESOTA TWINS — Selected the contract of OF Ryan LaMarre from Rochester (IL).

Oakland at Houston, 7:10 p.m.

Truman at IVCC, 4:30 p.m.

St. Bede, Princeton, Fieldcrest at Kewanee, 4:30 p.m.

PA 28 30 28 31

Tampa Bay at Texas, 7:05 p.m.

MEN’S SOCCER

CO-ED CROSS COUNTRY

PF 30 27 12 17

American League BOSTON RED SOX — Fired director of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski.

Chicago Cubs 10, San Diego 2

Mendota at Princeton, 4:30 p.m.

St. Louis at Colorado, 7:40 p.m.

Marquette at Earlville, 4 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Hamels 7-6) at San Diego (Paddack 8-7), 9:10 p.m.

BASEBALL

Sunday’s Results Baltimore 59, Miami 10

Milwaukee at Miami, 6:10 p.m.

Newark at Princeton, 6 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Musgrove 9-12) at San Francisco (Webb 1-1), 8:45 p.m.

TRANSACTIONS

Boston at Toronto, 6:07 p.m.

Earlville at Indian Creek, 6:30 p.m.

Fieldcrest, Flanagan at El Paso-Gridley, 4 p.m.

PA 17 27 32 35

Pittsburgh 6, San Francisco 4

Today’s Interleague Games

Byron at Mendota, 6 p.m.

PF 35 32 27 17

East

St. Louis (Hudson 15-6) at Colorado (Senzatela 8-10), 7:40 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 16 Cleveland at N.Y. Jets, 7:15 p.m.

Milwaukee 8, Miami 3

Fieldcrest at Heyworth, 7 p.m.

Mendota, Amboy-LaMoille at Rochelle, 4 p.m.

W L T Pct Dallas 1 0 0 1.000 Philadelphia 1 0 0 1.000 Washington 0 1 0 .000 N.Y. Giants 0 1 0 .000 South W L T Pct New Orleans 1 0 0 1.000 Carolina 0 1 0 .000 Atlanta 0 1 0 .000 Tampa Bay 0 1 0 .000 North W L T Pct Green Bay 1 0 0 1.000 Minnesota 1 0 0 1.000 Detroit 0 0 1 .500 Chicago 0 1 0 .000 West W L T Pct San Francisco 1 0 0 1.000 L.A. Rams 1 0 0 1.000 Seattle 1 0 0 1.000 Arizona 0 0 1 .500 Thursday’s Result Green Bay 10, Chicago 3

NFC

Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:20 p.m.

Peoria Christian at St. Bede, 4:30 p.m.

Fieldcrest at LeRoy, 7 p.m.

BOYS GOLF

PA 16 26 24 24

Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 1:10 p.m.

BASEBALL

Kewanee at DePue-Hall, 4:30 p.m.

PF 24 40 30 16

N.Y. Mets 3, Arizona 1

WOMEN’S SOCCER

Ottawa at La Salle-Peru, 6 p.m.

T Pct 0 1.000 0 1.000 0 1.000 0 .000

Dixon at La Salle-Peru, 4:30 p.m.

Hiawatha at DePue, 6 p.m.

IVCC at Scott, 4 p.m.

Milwaukee (Davies 9-7) at Miami (Lopez 5-8), 6:10 p.m.

L 0 0 0 1

GIRLS TENNIS

Chicago Cubs at San Diego, 9:10 p.m.

Amboy-LaMoille, Galena at West Carroll, 4 p.m.

Arizona (Ray 12-7) at N.Y. Mets (Matz 9-8), 6:10 p.m.

W Oakland 1 Kansas City 1 L.A. Chargers 1 Denver 0

New Orleans at L.A. Rams, 3:25 p.m.

Atlanta 7, Philadelphia 2

Monday’s NL Results

Princeton at Hall, 6 p.m.

Lowpoint-Washburn at Earlville, 6:30 p.m.

Atlanta (Keuchel 7-5) at Philadelphia (Eﬂin 8-11), 6:05 p.m.

0 1 0 .000 13 43 0 1 0 .000 3 33

Cleveland 6, L.A. Angels 2

Roanoke-Benson at DePue, 6 p.m.

Henry at Annawan, 7 p.m.

Wednesday’s NL Games

Cleveland Pittsburgh West

Princeton at Bureau Valley, 4 p.m.

Joliet at IVCC, 4:30 p.m.

North Boone at Mendota, 4 p.m.

GB — 9½ 15 16 38

Oakland (Anderson 11-9) at Houston (Valdez 4-7), 7:10 p.m.

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By Bernie Wilson

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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Nico Hoerner went from sitting on his couch in Oakland and watching the Chicago Cubs on TV on Sunday to having a remarkable major league debut with them on Monday night. The touted prospect had three hits and four RBIs in his big league debut and made some nice plays at shortstop for the Cubs, who beat the San Diego Padres 10-2 Monday night to snap a three-game losing streak. That’s about as good as it gets right there,” said Hoerner, 22, the Cubs’ ﬁrst-round draft pick out of Stanford in 2018. He was promoted because All-Star shortstop Javier Báez and Addison Russell are sidelined by injuries. He had last played for Double-A Tennessee on Sept. 2. Russell was beaned in Sunday’s game at Milwaukee, and Hoerner said he got a call afterward that he was coming up to the Cubs, who hold the NL’s second wild-card spot. “I told my girlfriend earlier today, the ﬁrst time a ball hits my glove or my bat, the game will feel pretty normal after that,” Hoerner said after Monday night’s game. “It was nice to get a tough play and make it, and then I did feel things fall in place from there.”

Chlum FROM PAGE B1

that sometimes their role isn’t going to be to make the tackle, but to set a teammate up to make a tackle and they are completely OK with that. “This team is all about doing what is best for the greater good of the team.” The Fieldcrest defense is centered around the acronym AATEF, which is short for Alignment, Assignment, Technique, Execute and Finish, which is something Neally brought from his prep football days at Carthage. “We talk about how each one builds oﬀ the other and if we aren’t aligned correctly, it aﬀects what our assignment is and so on,” Neally said. “It’s our job as coaches to make sure that all our players on defense are aligned correctly and know exactly what their assignment is every play. Our kids have done

Hoerner singled to right in his first big league at-bat, in the second inning. He reached on a fielder’s choice in the fourth and eventually scored his first run on a wild pitch. He collected his first two RBIs on triple that bounced past third baseman Manny Machado and rolled into the left field corner in the fifth. With the pro-Cubs crowd cheering for him in the sixth, he hit a tworun single up the middle. He received another loud ovation in the eighth before grounding out. Hoerner made a backhanded grab of Nick Martini’s shot in the first for his first assist, and made another nice play on Wil Myers’ grounder in the second. “I didn’t know I would get three hits today, or you can’t expect a result like that every time,” he said. “But I felt normal out there. There were some things I can get better at, some things I did well today. I feel I’m in a good place to definitely help the team moving forward.” His first three at-bats were against rookie Cal Quantrill, whose Stanford careers overlapped by one season, although Quantrill was hurt that year. Fans chanted “Nico! Nico! Nico!” as the team headed for the dugout after the final out. “The ball was just at him all night,” manager Joe Maddon said. “You could have put a spotlight on

a great job so far this year of listening and understanding what their assignment is on defense. They do a great job watching Hudl and they aren’t afraid to ask questions. “We have worked hard all offseason and continue to work at practice on the technique and execution. We try to build the fundamentals of our players. We do a lot of the same defensive drills and our kids understand the importance of improving on the small things. As the season goes, we just make sure our kids know their alignment and assignment and then we just let them be the type of player and athlete they are.” Of course, there’s studying the opponent as well. “As a coaching staff, we work really hard breaking down film to build a solid game plan week in and week out,” Neally said. “Every Monday we go over our opponent’s scouting report and I take a lot of pride in making those and making sure our players are as informed as they can

AP PHOTO/GREGORY BULL

Chicago Cubs’ Nico Hoerner slides into home plate to score off a wild pitch by San Diego Padres starting pitcher Cal Quantrill during the fourth inning of Monday’s game. Hoerner had three hits, four RBI in his MLB debut. him the entire evening. He made some really good plays, had some really good at-bats, ran the bases well. None of that surprised any of us. That’s what he’s capable of doing.”

Hoerner was the first Cubs player to have three or more hits and four or more RBIs in his ﬁrst game since Dee Fondy on April 17, 1951. Nicholas Castellanos hit a two-

run homer in the first inning, his 25th, and Kyle Schwarber had a solo shot leading off the fiverun fifth, his 35th, to back Kyle Hendricks, who pitched 5 2/3 strong innings.

Roundup “We have worked hard all offseason and continue to work at practice on the technique and execution. We try to build the fundamentals of our players. We do a lot of the same defensive drills and our kids understand the importance of improving on the small things.” Fieldcrest defensive coordinator Mitch Neally

be about their opponent. “I try not to overload them with information though. You key in on your opponent’s top plays and talk about how we are going to try to take those plays away. We talk a lot about knowing your opponent and doing everything you can to prepare yourself for Friday night.” The Knights and their defense have some tough opponents to

prepare for in the coming weeks with Tremont (2-0) coming to Minonk on Friday followed by Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley (2-0) the following week. Kevin Chlum is the NewsTribune Sports Editor. He can be reached at 220-6939, or at kchlum@shawmedia. com. Follow him on Twitter @ NT_SportsEditor.

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rounded out with 39s from Dylan Gross and Jamie Reinhardt, while Nolan Scott added a 41. The Bruins were led by a 41 from Nathan Potthoﬀ and a 47 from Logan Humpage.

Somonauk 179, Earlville 200 The Red Raiders couldn’t keep up with the Bobcats in a Little Ten Conference dual Monday in Somonauk. Jake Pickert had the best card for EHS with a 44. Somonauk’s Tyler Jansen earned medalist honors with a 39.

VOLLEYBALL

Annawan def. LaMoille-Ohio 25-11, 25-14 Emma Lundquist recorded ﬁve points and Ki’Ayana Moore had three blocks in the Lady Lions non-conference defeat Monday in LaMoille.

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IMA grant helps Carus ﬁnd people with needed skills Manufacturing provides more than half-a-million jobs in Illinois. For many manufacturers, the challenge is finding people with the right skill set to ﬁll open positions, says Carus Corp. Developing needed talent through training and educational opportunities was the focus of a recent visit to La Salle by state Rep. Lance Yednock (D-Ottawa). Yednock accompanied Randy Prince of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association on a visit to the Carus manufacturing facility in La Salle. Prince presented Carus with a grant, made possible through Illinois’ Employer Training Investment Program, to support the company’s growing list of employee training opportunities. The grant supported, in part,

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Carus vice president of human resources Yulia Austin; Illinois Manufacturing Association membership representative Randy Prince; state Rep. Lance Yednock; and Carus plant manager John Stewart toured Carus’ La Salle facility recently, when an IMA jobs grant was announced. technical training, as well as leadership development for high-potential employees, which was provided through Illinois Valley Community College. “All manufacturers have an important role to play in building our talent pipeline. At Carus, it begins with introducing middle and high

school students to careers in chemistry and manufacturing, and it extends through our internship, apprenticeship, and employee development programs,” said Dave Kuzy, Carus President and CEO. “Having the support of our local lawmakers makes a big diﬀerence.”

Rep. tours plant backs credits for job creators State Rep. Lance Yednock (D-Ottawa) and a representative from Illinois Manufacturers Association recently toured Mendota-based Black Bros Co., which specializes in creating laminating machines. “Places like Black Bros provide high wage jobs that can help build a better middle class and a stronger Illinois,” Yednock said. “Illinois can do more to attract businesses to relocate here, and that is why I support creating new tax credits that invest in businesses that invest in Illinois jobs like Black Bros.”

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Schmitz family gives to Cops 4 Cancer The Schmitz family recently made a $1,500 donation to Cops 4 Cancer. Gathered at the presentation were (from left) Dave Hallowell, C4C board member; Jade Schmitz, her cousin Haley and Bob Pyszka Peru police deputy chief. The donation was made in honor of Donna Schmitz of La Salle who died from cancer in August.

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OSF supports student-athletes OSF HealthCare recently donated $1,650 to Ottawa Township High School athletic programs. This donation is a result of the sports physical fundraiser that took place at Ottawa Township High School on May 30. “Ottawa High School is extremely fortunate to have a partnership with OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center,” stated Mike Cooper, OTHS athletic director. “The donation of $1,650 to the athletic program will allow our sports medicine department to provide the supplies and services that our student athletes need to be able to return to the playing field as soon as possible.”

NEW YORK (AP) U.S. stocks moved broadly lower in early trading this morning as investors again back away from technology companies. Technology stocks led the losses in the S&P 500 for a second straight day. Microsoft fell 1.8% and PayPal shed 2.7%. The shift contrasts with the last few weeks, when the sector was the key to much of the market gains. Health care stocks were also among the biggest losers. Merck shed 5% and Abbott fell 3.1%. Merck and other pharmaceutical companies have been updating investors with the latest data on developing lung cancer treatments at a medical

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Bosnich had a pair of big matches as the Lady Bruins won twice. Against Kewanee, she had 22 digs, 19 kills, 13 points and an ace in three sets, while she recorded 10 kills, six digs and six points in two sets against Putnam County.

Kamryn Olson La Salle-Peru Volleyball

Olson was dominant as she helped keep the Lady Cavaliers undefeated. Olson had 15 assists, 15 digs, 12 points, 11 kills and two blocks in a two-set win over Sandwich, while she had nine kills, seven assists, ﬁve points, three digs and two aces in a two-set win over rival Ottawa.

Jordan Hochecker Fieldcrest Football Hockecker played a key part in Fieldcrest’s dominant defensive effort in a 25-0 win over Tri-Valley. He had two fumble recoveries and an interception as the Knights limited the Vikings to just 42 total yards.

Marshall Walk Hall Football

Walk displayed his explosive speed in Hall’s 47-22 victory over Bureau Valley on Friday. He broke free for touchdown runs of 75 and 70 yards as he ﬁnished with 206 yards on just seven carries.

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bolder bets on behalf of our customers.” The high number of job openings, which Amazon said is the most it’s had at one time, shows how fast the company is growing. Started as an online bookstore more than two decades ago, Amazon now produces movies, makes voice-activated gadgets and has plans to send satellites into space to provide internet service. Amazon already has more than 650,000 employees worldwide, making it the second-biggest U.S.-based private employer behind Walmart Inc. And that number will likely rise: Amazon’s second headquarters in Arlington is expected to employ 25,000 people in the next 12 years. And the company is moving into more industries, including health care and advertising.

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CAMPUS NOTE RUDA EXCELS AT ILLINOIS Alyse Nicole Ruda of Spring Valley, daughter of Leslie and Tony Ruda, made the dean’s list with a 3.85 grade-point average in the spring semester at the University of Illinois. Her major is speech and hearing science in the college of Applied Health Sciences. A junior, she is a member of the Tau Sigma National Honor Society. Ruda also was a Zearing Scholarship recipient.

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is going on a hiring spree. The online shopping giant is holding job fairs across the country next week, aiming to hire more than 30,000 people by early next year, a 5% bump in its total workforce. Amazon is looking for all kinds of workers, from software engineers who can earn more than $100,000 a year, to warehouse staﬀ paid at least $15 an hour to pack and ship online orders. The company said all the positions are permanent fulltime or part-time jobs that come with beneﬁts. And the hiring spree is not related to the usual increase in hiring it does to prepare for the busy holiday shopping season. The job fairs may be a necessity for Amazon.

With unemployment near a 50-year low, workers have more options and employers need to work harder to ﬁll empty positions. Earlier this summer, Amazon announced a program to get more of its employees into tech roles, pledging to retrain 100,000 workers and teach them new skills. Amazon said the hiring events will take place Sept. 17 in six locations where it thinks it can ﬁnd the strongest talent: Arlington, Virginia — where it’s building a second headquarters; Boston; Chicago; Dallas; Nashville, Tennessee; and its hometown of Seattle. “I encourage anyone willing to think big and move fast to apply for a job with us,” said Amazon CEO and founder Jeff Bezos, in a statement to The Associated Press. “You’ll get to invent and see Amazon making even

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Nathan M. Tucker, 27, of Peru died unexpectedly, Sept. 8, 2019, at his home. The children and famiGeorge M. Visitation for Nathan Bryant, 86, of lies of Eloise Barrett, 94, will be 4-7 p.m. Friday in of Mendota would like you DePue died Sept. 7, 2019, Barto peacefully at the home of to know that her job here Funeral his daughter, surrounded is done. Home, by family. She Spring Funeral services will received Valley, a call on begin at 11 a.m. Thursday with in Barto Funeral Home, Saturfuneral DePue, day, services with Sept. 7, starting the Rev. 2019, at 7 Karen with an p.m., Karczoffer she Nathan Tucker officiewski of couldn’t ated by DePue refuse Pastor Kevin Hancock of United for an Mrs. Barrett Crossbridge Community Church appointof Christ Church. Cremation will ment from which she be accorded following serofficiwill not be returning. The vices. Mr. Bryant ating. assignment comes with a Nathan was born Oct. 1, Burial huge sign-on bonus, a re1991, in Spring Valley to union with her loving hus- will follow at DePue Village Cemetery, with full Michael Tucker and Desa band, Keith, who was her Raley. greatest admirer, provider, military rites provided by He was a graduate of Ladd American Legion beloved father of her chilHall High School, class dren, purse holding, dance Honor Guard. of 2010. While at Hall, he Visitation for and cuddle partner of 75 played football, where he George will be 4-7 p.m. years, her youngest son, wore #3. He also particiWednesday in the funeral Dennis, and her grandpated in track and basehome, as well as a half child, Todd, plus a multiball. He won numerous hour before services on tude of family and friends awards in both football Thursday. that are looking forward and track. Nathan liked George was born Oct. to welcoming her during to hunt and fish, and he 5, 1932, in Spring Valley her relocation. An abunenjoyed playing his video to G. Morse and Anna dance of sunshine, music, games. He loved animals, dancing, laughter and love Lawrence Bryant, the fourth of five children. He especially his cats. are guaranteed. The food Nathan is survived by is delicious and you never was the fifth generation of his mother, Desa Raley, Bryants named George. gain an ounce. of Peru; his father and He graduated from She left detailed instrucstepmother, Michael and DePue High School in tions for her children, Tina Tucker of Spring 1950, LPO Junior College family and friends to celValley; his stepbrother, in La Salle, and Bradley ebrate the completion of Charlie Albert, of Spring her recent job and her pro- University in Peoria, Valley; uncles, Cody and where he earned a degree motion to what everyone understands is a Heavenly in business administration. Luke Raley, Tim Tucker, Chuck Raley, Rick Raley, George served in the U.S. position. Low adherence and Paul Raley; aunt, to this instruction will not Air Force from 1953 to Pam Raley; and numerous 1957, stationed mainly in be tolerated. The matrigreat-aunts and great-unGermany. arch has spoken! cles. He was preceded He married Jacqueline Funeral services for her in death by his maternal R. Jeneske. They made and her husband, who grandparents, Duke and passed away Jan. 18, 2019, their home in DePue in Lynnie Raley; and his pawill be at 11 a.m. Monday 1961. George then joined ternal grandparents, Sam the family business of in Merritt Funeral Home, and Janet Tucker. Morse Bryant & Sons Mendota with the Rev. Memorials in Nathan’s Kevin Hancock officiating. with his parents and his brother, Jim. George was a name may be directed Burial will be at Wisner to Illinois Valley Animal licensed plumber. He was Cemetery. Visitation will Rescue or to his family. also the town handyman, be one hour prior to serA guestbook may be and provided heating, vices Monday at the fucooling, electrical, roofing signed at bartofh.com. neral home. and general carpentry She taught Sunday work for many years. school and enjoyed cookPaula Hochstatter George was a member ing and had published her own cookbook. She loved of DePue Volunteer Fire Paula J. Hochstatter, 88, writing poetry, flowers and Department for 42 years, of Sublette passed away and served as fire chief for Sept. 6, 2019, in OSF gardening, sewing, having 24 years. George was a family gatherings and picSt. Paul Medical Center, lifetime member of DePue Mendota. nics and doing jigsaw and Veterans of Foreign Wars crossword puzzles. Services will be at 11 Post 4602, where he most Eloise is lovingly rea.m. recently served as quartermembered by her son, Friday master. For many years he Larry (Jeanne) Barrett of in also was actively involved Mendota; her daughters, Merritt in contacting local vetNancy (Bob) Watkin of Funeral erans and their families Peachtree City, Ga., and Home, for photos to include Cheryl (Jerry) Thorne Menin the Bureau County of Sublette; her daughdota Republican’s Salute to ter-in-law, Sonia Barrett with Veterans special section. of Sublette; her broththe Rev. He was preceded ers, Bill (Louise) Mear Peter in death by his wife, of Tawas, Mich., and Mrs. Hochstatter Pilon Jackie; his brother, James Melvin (Delores) Mear officiat(Ruth) Bryant; and sisof Rochelle; in addition, ing. Burial will be at Sts. ters, Elizabeth (Robert) she will be remembered Peter and Paul Cemetery, Harrison and Marjorie with great fondness by Peterstown. Visitation will (Ken) Bowman. 17 grandchildren, 42 be 9:30-11 a.m. in the fuHe is survived by his great-grandchildren and 11 neral home. daughter, Sara (William) great-great-grandchildren. Paula was born Feb. Wimbiscus of Joliet; She was preceded in 11, 1931, in Galena, Mo., three granddaughters, death by her parents, to Floyd and Eunice Katherine (Christopher) her husband, son Dennis (Hawkins) Perryman. Sievers of Joliet, Margret Barrett and her grandson She married Harold (David) Hubrich of New Todd Barrett. Hochstatter on May Lenox and Elizabeth Memorials may be di11, 1963, in Holy Cross Wimbiscus of Chicago; rected to the family. Church, Mendota. two great-granddaughters, Paula was a graduate Zoey and Abigail Sievers; of Beauty Culture School a sister, Evalynn (Daniel) in 1973. She owned and Katherine ‘Katie’ Blanco of DePue; and nuoperated Paula’s Beauty Larios merous nieces and nephSalon for over 25 years. ews. She also worked at Services for Katherine A guestbook may be Conkey’s and Del Monte “Katie” Larios, 32, of signed and memories in Mendota. She was a Ladd, who died Sept. 3, shared at bartofh.com. member of Holy Cross were Sept. 9. Pallbearers Church and Mendota included Adrian Rocha, VFW Post 4079 Ladies Joe Krogulski, Jason Auxiliary. She loved the Stasiak, Carlos Larios, and Chicago Cubs, Bears and Tom and Jim Wiesbrock. Bulls, and sports in general. She is survived by her son, James (Gina) Hochstatter of La Salle; brother, Robert Perryman of Elmwood; three grandThe Family of Donna Mayszak Schmitz children, Floyd (Susan) Wishes to sincerely thank all the outpouring of love and support during Jones, Zach (Katie this most difficult time in the passing of Goble) Hochstatter and our loved one. Abby Hochstatter; five To Monsignor Richard Soseman great-grandchildren, thank you for the beautiful services Jaclynn Ridge, Colton on her behalf. Hochstatter, Liam Indigo, A special thank you to John Hurst Sean Indigo and Calum from Hurst Funeral Home for making Indigo and nieces and all arrangements much easier. nephews. She was preceded in death by her A very special thank you to all the doctors, nurses, aides, and volunteers husband in 2001, two at the Cancer Centers in Peru and Ottawa. sons, Rich Perryman and Jeff Jones; and 10 brothers For the many cards, plants and flowers and those who gave to Cops4Caner (which was a cause that was dear to Donna's and sisters, Jean, Delbert, heart). For all the acts of love and support, we will be eternally Floyd, Ralph, Thelma, grateful. Donna's joy will live long in our hearts. Shirley, Bonnie, Betty, The Schmitz Family Jack and J.D. Jim, Matt & Doug Memorials may be directed to the family.

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Wilbur E. Giltner, 97, of 150 Sycamore St., Tiskilwa died Sept. 8, 2019, in Liberty Village, Princeton. He was born June 27, 1922, to Lowry Elmer and Jennie Adair (Colvin) Giltner. He married Doris Marie Gustafson on Sept. 7, 1947. Mr. Giltner They shared 72 years together. She survives in Princeton. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by five brothers and five sisters. Wilbur was manager of Plant Operations, Maintenance and Laundry at Perry Memorial Hospital for 26 years, retiring in 1984. He was a member of the American Society for Hospital Engineers. As a member of Central Illinois Chapter of Hospital Engineers he was elected chapter president in 1975 and 1976, and Secretary-Treasurer in 1983 and 1984. He was elected to the International Hospital Maintenance Institute in 1963 and served as an adviser to the International Membership Committee until his retirement in 1984. Wilbur was a member of the Illinois State Association of Power Engineers, National Association of Institutional Laundry Managers, and Chapter 31 of the Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Union. He was a member of Bureau County Regional Planning Commission for 21 years and served as Chairman of Commission the last 11 years of his tenure. He was a member of First Lutheran Church of Princeton. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Wednesday in First Lutheran Church, Princeton. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in First Lutheran Church, Princeton with the Rev. Bill Shields officiating. Burial will be at Elm Lawn Memorial Park, Princeton. Memorials may be directed to First Lutheran Church, Princeton.

Irene Migliorini, 94, North Manchester, Ind., passed away on the morning of July 11, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community. Irene was born to Polish immigrants, John and Theresa (Laskowski) Struglinski, on Dec. 3, 1924, in Spring Valley. On March 3, 1944, she married Deno Migliorini, the son of Italian immigrants. Irene delivered their ﬁrst child, daughter Dana, while Deno was in Europe serving in World War II. Seven years later their son, David, was born. The family moved to North Manchester in 1958. In April of 1966, Deno passed away. Irene worked for the Wabash Plain Dealer and retired in 1989, after 25 years. She enjoyed playing bridge and backgammon, bowling, doing crossword puzzles, shopping for clothes and antiques, and going to the movies. She loved traveling, whether to Hawaii, Spain, Jamaica or tournament destinations with her Quality Hardwood bowling teammates. She was proud to have been salutatorian of her 1942 graduating class

Charles Aldridge Charles Theodore Aldridge, 69, of Rock Falls, died Sept. 5, 2019, at his home. A gathering of family and friends will be 1-2 p.m. Saturday in McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1002 12th Ave,, Rock Falls. The memorial service will follow at 2 p.m.

at Hall Township High School. She loved, and was loved by her family: daughter, Dana Lucas of South Lake Tahoe, Calif.; son David (Teresa) Migliorini of North Manchester; her grandchildren, Tony Lucas of Henderson, Nev., Eris Migliorini (James Elliott) and Deno Migliorini (Greta Miller) of North Manchester; and two great-grandchildren: Sarah Lucas of Laguna Beach, Calif., and Kai Elliott of N. Manchester. Irene was preceded in death by her three brothers, John, Charles and Joseph Struglinski, who helped raise her after the death of their mother. Those wishing to honor Irene might consider a contribution to: Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 243, N. Manchester, or The Caring Circle c/o Peabody Retirement Community, 400 W. Seventh, N. Manchester. Burial will be in Memorial Garden Cemetery, Spring Valley at a later date. Na zdrowie! Arrangements are by McKee Mortuary.

Clerks accused of selling alcohol to minors during sting Illinois State Police Zone 3 agents conducted Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement surveillance at various establishments during the evening hours of Wednesday, August 28, 2019, in La Salle County. The purpose of these ACE details is to determine which businesses may be selling alcoholic beverages to minors (persons under 21 years of age). Twenty-four total locations were checked in La Salle, Mendota, Oglesby, Peru and Tonica. Five establishments were involved in the sale of an alcoholic beverage to a minor: Diaz Grocery Store employee Blanca N. Medellin, 28, of Mendota;

Waterfalls Bar employee Jessica L. Robinson, 28, of Mendota; Coal Mine 351 Bar employee Colleen M. Wall, 55, of Oglesby; Aces & Eights Inc. employee Margaret L. Johnson, 25, of Oglesby; and CVS #6554 employee Cory M. Helson, 43, of Peru were charged with unlawful delivery of alcoholic liquor to a minor, a Class A misdemeanor. The ﬁve employees were released on a notice to appear in court. “The Illinois State Police commends establishments, which do not sell alcohol to minors,” the state police press release said. “This project was funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Wrong-way driver charged A Peru police officer observed a semi tractor/ trailer driver going the wrong way on a one-way street at 9:35 a.m. Monday at Commerce Drive and May Road, Peru police said. After inspection, the ofﬁcer discovered the driver had a suspended commer-

cial driver’s license (CDL), which is required to drive that sort of vehicle. Andre L. Craig, 43, of 1172 Richmond Road, Cleveland, Ohio was charged with improper lane usage (wrong way down a one-way street) and driving with a suspended CDL, police said.

Excavator strikes a gas line in La Salle Excavators stuck a gas line while working at a house this morning on Hennepin Street that’s between Ninth and 10th streets in La Salle. That block was shut down for traffic as of press time. La Salle police, fire and EMS were on scene, as was Ameren Illinois. No homes were evacuated. The gas was shut off by 10:05 a.m.

Alzheimer’s Caring Friends Support Group For Caregivers, Family, Friends

Monday, September 16, 2019 • 6 PM

Peru Public Library (in the upper room)

1409 11th St., Peru, IL Program:

Dementia - Questions & Answers By Carol Kransic Sponsored by Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Group, Inc. Bring your questions and we will provide (or ﬁnd) the answers! More Information: Call Peg Gonet 815-481-6465 or Joanne Milby 815-223-1885

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Board to consider ‘emergency’ fix to jail’s backup generator Brent Bader SHAW MEDIA

OTTAWA — The La Salle County Jail has a generator problem and La Salle County has a financial problem. The two combined has led the La Salle County Board to consider an emergency repair on a backup generator in order to speed up the bidding process and save the county some money currently being spent on a temporary generator.

La Salle County Board Chairman Jim Olson updated the board during their Monday afternoon meeting but without enough notice to get it on the agenda. “It’s kind of a last-minute thing that seems to happen around here quite a bit,” Olson said. The backup generator sprung a leak in the radiator a week ago. State law requires the jail to have a backup generator to power 75% of the jail if the power goes out. Because the main genera-

tor is broken, La Salle County is spending $2,000 a week to rent another generator. “So here’s the problem, to go through our full-blown bid process, we’re talking maybe two to four weeks,” Olson said. “My concern is going through the full-blown bid process we’re going to waste about a month at a cost of $8,000 in rental fees to this temporary generator,” he added. Olson said the county’s property committee can declare an

“emergency” in order to speed up the fix and save money on the temporary generator. The county has had difficulty in finding a contractor, with early estimates for the work between $59,000 and $69,000 to fix the generator. Also, the generator has a structure built over it that will need to be removed and replaced, making the work difficult, and more costly. Board members appeared supportive of the idea.

“I would like to see when they put this back together and fix it that it’s made accessible. So next time, we don’t just put it back to where we have it, and have to go through all this rigmarole,” said Board Member Randy Freeman (R-Lostant). Olson confirmed that the giant beam needing to be replaced to allow access to the generator will be replaced with one that can be bolted in, and easily removable.

Oglesby City Council approves use of streets for Turkey Trot; Branch disposal fee up Oglesby City Council this month gave annual Turkey Trot. on Prospect Street and at the proposed posal of tree branches and lawn care reStarved Rock Runners permission to use ä The council approved easement new Speedway location. fuse to $50. city streets on Thanksgiving Day for the agreements to finish infrastructure work ä The council amended its fee for dis-

LEGAL Public Notice Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch (IVRD), a 911-dispatch agency operating under and intergovernmental agreement between the cities of LaSalle, Peru, Oglesby and Mendota and serving several other contract communities in the Illinois Valley area is considering a long-term location to house the 911 center. IVRD is seeking a building to purchase or lease that must be located within the cities of LaSalle, Peru, Oglesby, or Mendota that currently is or is capable of modification to serve our centers needs. The building must be between 3000 and 6000 square feet cable of house a large dispatch room serving multiple workstations, supervisor office(s), employee break room and kitchen, toilet facilities, locker room space, mechanical, electrical and technology space as well as a conference/training room. Any building must be of such construction to sufficiently serve the needs of a 911-communication center. Any individual or group wishing to discuss/offer such a building that could be available for sale or lease to IVRD is asked to contact Mr. John Duncan IV, the building and grounds liaison for IVRD at 779-201-5347 by no later than 10:00 am on Friday September 20, 2019. (September 10, 2019)

LEGAL INVITATION TO BID Sealed Bids will be received by the City of Peru for “City of Peru Cemetery Road Repaving” and is further described as follows: Resurfacing of roadways surface including Bituminous Materials Tack Coat (3955 LBS), HMA Surface course (740 TON), earthen shoulder restoration (62 CU YDS) and seeding (0.62 ACRES). Bids shall be submitted no later than 10:15 a.m. at the office of the City Clerk, City of Peru, 1901 Fourth Street, Peru, IL 61354 on Wednesday, September 25th, 2019. Proposals will be opened and publicly read at that time. Plans and specifications may be accessed on-line at: www.peru. il.us Bid Documents are available at the Peru Municipal Building, 1901 Fourth Street, Peru, IL 61354 at the non-refundable cost of $25.00 per set. Bidders are advised that this Contract will be subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act. IDOT pre-qualification is required. The Bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the gross amount of the bid and be payable to the order of the City of Peru. Bids may be held by the City of Peru for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of the opening of Bids for the purpose of reviewing the Bids and investigating the qualifications of Bidders, prior to awarding of the Contract. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding. BY ORDER OF: MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PERU (September 10 & 11, 2019)

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REWARD Lost Ipad left in shopping cart at Peru Wal-mart on Sept. 2nd. Please call with any information 815-876-7712

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST NEEDED IN OTTAWA OFFICE OF NORTH CENTRAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEMS. Primarily responsible for a variety of therapy modalities. Performs clinical assessment, brief psychotherapy, addictions counseling, consultation, linkage to other services for clients and/or their families. Works with families, groups and individuals as a member of a treatment team and program. M-F 8:30am to 5:00pm.

Financial Plus Credit Union is accepting applications for: Assistant Vice President of Lending The AVP position is a high level opportunity to be directly involved in the success and growth of the FPCU Lending Department, reporting directly to the VP. Qualifications included: 5 years of lending experience 3 years of management experience

To apply or learn more, email us at resumes@financialplus.org Local plastic recycling plant Regenex Corp 410 Richard Mautino Drive Spring Valley, IL. Seeking to hire sorters for 2nd & 3rd shift. Please submit resume via EMail to: bodnum@regenex.com Or pick up application at factory office North Central Behavioral Health Systems Care Coordinator Positions LaSalle, Bureau, Marshall, Putnam, Stark and Fulton Counties in Illinois. Precedence Care Coordination Entity in partnership with NCBHS seeks candidates to coordinate the primary and other healthcare needs of managed care members. Minimum of Bachelor's Degree Healthcare or social services experience preferred. For more information on the position and how to apply, Please visit our website www.ncbhs.org Now Hiring CDL Drivers Local, home nights. Hourly pay with overtime. Health insurance, 401K, paid vacation, holiday pay. Tanker and Hazmat endorsements needed. Contact Schoff Farm Service, Inc. Walnut, IL 815-379-2777 WOODHAVEN ASSOCIATION is seeking to hire the following position: Public Safety Patrol Officer Full-time position, Midnight till 8:00 a.m. Responsibilities include patrolling the grounds and monitoring the buildings of Woodhaven and providing first aid services to our members. Candidates must have good communication skills and the ability to work independently. Position requires a valid Illinois drivers license and First Responder or EMT certification (training provided). Interested applicants should apply online at www.woodhavenassociation. com, in person or by resume to: Woodhaven Association Human Resources Department P.O. Box 110 Sublette, IL 61367 Fax: 815/849-5116 Phone: 815/849-5209

Cook wanted, Saturday's 10-7 with the possibilities of additional weekday night shifts. Pilgrim Park Retreat Center 815-447-2390 Part-time position Accounts Receivable/Receptionist in Ohio, IL. Monday & Tues. 8am-5pm. Computer knowledge needed. For more information call 815-376-2792 M-F 8am-5pm

Excellent Benefit Package! Apply online lasallecounty.org or in person at 1380 N. 27th Rd. Ottawa, IL 61350 815-433-0476

Experienced framing carpenter needed. Must have DL and transportation. Working in Bureau & LaSalle County. Call 815-830-1710

Now Hiring LaSalle Country Nursing Home Staffing Coordinator Full time AM or PM Full time/Part time, Nurses and C.N.A's Afternoons & Midnights

QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree in a Mental Health field and experience in addictions treatment required. License eligible preferred. Proficiency with computers required. EOE Send resume to: NCBHS, Attn: HR, PO Box 1488, LaSalle, IL 61301 or complete and mail application available on-line at www.ncbhs.org “Employment Opportunities”, or email to hr@ncbhs.org

Wanted Painter Driver's license and vehicle req. Call 815-252-4598 Small local Community Church in need of Pastor. Housing available, salary negotiable. Call 815-646-4823 or 815-303-4234

Complete benefits package included.

PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION available immediately in agricultural office. Salary range $16.10$29.00 per hour plus benefits. A copy of the vacancy announcement is available at the Bureau County FSA Office located at 312 E. Backbone RD. Princeton, IL. Applications MUST be submitted through www.USAJobs.gov by September 18, 2019. The job announcement number is IL2019-0036. We recognize and appreciate the benefits of diversity in the workplace. People who share this belief and reflect a diverse background are encouraged to apply. USDA is an Equal Opportunity Provide, Employer, and Lender

Retired IVCH C.N.A can do care in your home. C.N.A, OTCA & CPR certified. Overnights & Midnights avail. References avail. Call 815-303-3403

Temporary housekeeping position at Pilgrim Park Retreat Center 30+\- hours per week starting in mid September. For more information please call 815-447-2390

Executive Country Home on 1.88 acres Princeton Schools 4-5 bedrooms with first floor master 36 x 56 Morton shed with concrete floor $199,900 Ray Farm Management Services, Broker 815/878/5225 www.rayfarm1.com

2BR Mobile Home for rent on 5 acres. Call 815-252-0489 after 5pm for more info.

Vermilion Riverfront Farm for Sale Deer Park Township 65.7 Acres with buildings Cropland, Timber, Pasture, Hunting, Fishing cddmfarm2018@gmail.com

ANTIQUE/COLLECTIBLE SALE Toys, sports items, collector plates, and misc. September 6,7,8. 8 - 4 109 Peoria Ottawa Road, Tonica

Estate Sale LaSalle: 1513 Crosat St. Fri. 9-5 & Sat. 9-3. Antiques, vintage, hshld, furn.,jewelry, collectibles. Will reschedule if raining

GARAGE SALE BEHIND MCDONALDS Friday and Saturday 9/6 & 9/7 in Peru -OPENS 8:30AM-1PM both days. Toddler and 6Y-12Y Girls clothes and toys in great condition, lots of name brands, Tons of Women -sizes S-3XL, treadmill, furniture, easy set pool, lawn mower, and other stuff ! BIG SAVINGS ! 830 12th St. Peru, IL 61354 UTICA: 616 CASSIDY COURT Fri & Sat 8-2. Lots of boys clothes, kids toys, and other kids/baby items. Home d*cor, books and more.

Peru: 1701 26 th St.- Thurs. -Sat. 8-4. Baby thru adult clths, hshld, bedding, x-mas, collector plates & Misc. items

Turn Key vending business for sale. Machinery, accounts, vehicles, inventory, equipment support. Serious inquires only. Call after 6pm 815-488-4614

1BR & 2BR Apartments for rent in LaSalle Peru area. Stove & refrig , some utilities included. Call 815-252-3004 Spring Valley: 1 bd, appllia, lawn care, off st parking, No Smoking/Pets $525mo + dep. Call 815-830-3386

DePue 1BR, off St. Parking $400/mo. + dep. Call 815-878-8903

Seahawk Pedal Boat with canopy. $325.00 Please call 815-303-6665 or 815-866-5088

1925 Model T Touring runs good, asking $5,800. Located in Mendota 815-252-3533 leave a message

LaSalle efficancy, Down, stove, fridg., water. $360/mo. + dep. No pets/ smkng 815-200-2053 Marquette Manor Apartments 1 & 2 Bedroom apts. Newly remodeled, c/a, centrally located. Call 815-224-1454 PERU OAK TERRACE APTS. Studios, 1-2 BR, Appli., Large, Spacious,Patios, Quiet area, near shopping & I-80 Starting at $505. Call 815-579-8561 OR 815-410-5150 Peru,Oglesby,Ottawa 1,3,&4 bd Apts & houses 626-262-1673 SPRING VALLEY Apartments for Rent! For more info, call 815-343-9066

2007 Layon Camper trailer, w/ 2 slide out, sleep 6, fishing boat, grill. At FishNFun, McNabb, IL. 17Ft. Clark Built deep well fishing boat. Yamal 82 HS, moter w/150 HS kicker, boat trailer w/new tires. Call 815488-8106 for more information.

2012 Madza 5. - 5 door hatchback, 135,000 hwy miles, well maintained, new brakes & tires. $4,500 obo Call 815-894-3560 leave message. CAR FOR SALE 2015 1.6 liter Black Nissan Versa SL, 4 Door, EXCELLENT condition, 62,900 miles. Asking price is $8,000 or best offer. Call 630877-1686. Location is Oglesby, IL

Room for Rent available Oct. 1st. Nice, clean & comfortable. References needed. Call 815-866-4500 2010 Winnebago Via Motorhome, 25' Class A, 1 slide, Mercedes Diesel Motor, excellent condition, most all options, 52,000 miles. Asking $64.500 815-481-3564

Air compressor, snow blower, garden tiller, Antiques, cherry hutch, cherry coffee table, Volo sewing machine still in cabinet. Call for info. 815-663-7146

Sweet Corn 1 & ½ miles South of Tonica All Yellow. Call 815-442-3661

2014 Ford Escape Crossover SUV 49,000 miles, includes 6 year 100,000 mile warranty, excellent condition, gold color, blue tooth, media, phone, USB, backup cam,$12,000 or best offer, Peru, IL 815-223-5146

25' Cherokee. center kitchen, dinette, sofa, front bed, shower tub, AC/furnance, TV-AM-FM disc radio, Exceptional. $7500. Call 815-223-7593

1987 Honda Helix 250CC Very nice shape, fun to drive, 15,500 miles. Asking $1,400 located in Mendota. Call 815252-3533 leave a message