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Did Princeton council votes cause the backup in your basement? Pot dispensary, building sale at issue

homeowners reported flooding and backup in their basements. In the Facebook post, Quiram referred to two city council members who voted against new revenue opportunities that could have impacted the city’s ability to carry out more sanitary sewer projects — one of those being when the council turned down

strain on the city council. Council member Ray Mabry publicly challenged Mayor Joel Quiram during Monday’s regular meeting about Facebook comBy Goldie Rapp ments he wrote on his mayor SHAW MEDIA page following votes that afPRINCETON — The heavy fected the city’s sanitary sewer rainfall Princeton endured two system. During heavy rain in late weeks ago seems to have put a September, dozens of Princeton

selling the former recycling building to Promier Products. In another case, city council members voted against a 3% tax on gross sales on marijuana if a dispensary was to locate to Princeton. Both instances target Mabry’s voting record. Mabry asked Quiram to re-

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Oglesby votes to boost pay for city’s electrical linemen By Tom Collins

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Dean Colmone takes aim with his bow in rural Spring Valley during the first week of archery deer season. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking to get more archers to test their deer for Chronic Wasting Disease. The more deer tested, the better the state can manage the spread of the disease.

State wants more CWD testing from archers By Brett Herrmann

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It was a wet weekend, and a little warm too. The vegetation was still green and overgrown, limiting how far you could see from a perch 15 feet in the air. But it was deer hunting season. Oct. 1 marked the start of archery season for deer hunting in Illinois. For Dean Colmone, it was a fruitless weekend on his property in rural Spring Valley, but the thrill was still enough to get him up in a tree stand for a chance to fill his freezer with meat and do his part to prevent overpopulation. “When you’re in a tree stand and that deer walks by, your heart is pounding,” he said. “The day I’m in a tree stand and a deer walks by and my heart is not racing is the day I’ll stop deer hunting.”

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The annual hunt helps control the state’s deer population, which also cuts down on the number of deer strikes on local roads and helps control disease among the deer population. And one ongoing battle the state of Illinois is still fighting is stopping the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease. “We’re checking a lot of deer. We’re checking thousands of samples,” said Bob Massey, wildlife disease specialist for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. And the state is looking for more participation from hunters to help limit the spread. CWD BACKGROUND The first deer to test positive for CWD in Illinois occurred in 2002 in Boone County east of Rockford. By the 2006-2007 hunting season, the disease had spread to La Salle County.

been reported and a majority of the infected sections are between Ottawa and Peru on the south side of the Illinois River with a smattering of sections along the Vermilion River and Covel Creek. The highest concentrations of infected areas are in counties near the Wisconsin border. DeKalb, Kane, Kendall, Grundy and Livingston counties all have shown positive tests while Bureau, Putnam, Marshall and Lee counties have not. The spread of the virus has been limited to northern Illinois, with La Salle County being one of the furthest points south showing infection. Massey said the infection rate in Illinois has bumped up slightly in recent WHERE ARE THEY TESTING years but is still far lower comPOSITIVE? The Illinois Department of pared to Wisconsin to the north. “They’re getting infection rates Natural Resources most up-todate map shows several secSee DEER Page A3 tions where CWD deer have Chronic Wasting is a fatal disease that affects the brain and spinal cord in deer, elk and moose. Infected deer are sometimes referred to as “zombie deer” since the symptoms include lack of coordination and a lack of fear of people. Through the 2017-2018 hunting season, 736 deer have tested positive for CWD in Illinois with 27 of those positive tests being from deer killed in La Salle County, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources annual report on CWD. Bureau and Putnam counties have never had a positive test.

Oglesby needs journeyman linemen to keep its lights burning, and that means giving them more money. Monday, the Oglesby City Council placed on file a measure to boost what its pays linemen, from $27 per hour to $32 per hour once the ordinance takes effect (likely at its Oct. 21 meeting) and then to $35 per hour after April 2020. The vote was 5-0. Mayor Dom Rivara has for some time lamented that the city cannot attract experienced help because of a disparity in wages, noting that construction jobs pay $52 per hour while the utilities routinely pay north of $40 per hour. “We’ve got to have the people to do the work to keep your lights on,” he said. Rivara noted the need is doubly urgent because of Green Thumb Industries’ coming $10.5 million expansion, which will in turn boost the demand for city-generated power. The cannabis grower recently announced its plans to expand its Oglesby growing facility and add dozens of new jobs. Besides adding to the city’s tax base, Rivara said he anticipates GTI will boost the city’s electric revenue “significantly.” Separately, the city council placed on file a modification to its public comment rules. Once enacted, the council can halt any speaker after five minutes. “We’re not trying to short anybody,” Rivara said. “It’s fair and it’s a way to control the meeting.” The vote to place the measure on file was 4-1, with commissioner Jim Cullinan voting no. Cullinan said the vote was premature and demands additional study. Also, bid letting begins soon on See OGLESBY Page A2

Book a visit to the Rock? Reservations worked at other parks By Tom Collins

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Will you have to make an appointment to go to Starved Rock? You won’t have to book a visit in 2019, but Springfield may consider it in years to come. Northern Illinois University issued a report following extensive study with Starved Rock Lodge and with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The bottom line is researchers at NIU’s Center for

Governmental Studies dismissed any talk of discouraging visits to Starved Rock. Instead, NIU thinks the lodge and the state should embrace crowd-management measures used in other states. Kerry Novak is complex superintendent for Starved Rock and Matthiessen state parks and one idea that has piqued his curiosity is a booking system. He recently visited Muir Woods, north of San Francisco, and had to book a two-hour window for See ROCK Page A2

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No, you don’t need an appointment to visit Starved Rock now, but booking times have been discussed as a way to manage crowds. Researchers at Northern Illinois University say there are crowd-management measures that should be considered Here, Hikers climb down a set of stairs behind Staved Rock Lodge during the 10th annual Hike for a Cure.

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Q Large-scale facilities such as treetop rope and zip line courses, expanded museums and education centers, and water play areas can bring in new visitors while possibly diverting some visitors from overcrowded trails, creating a better experience for everyone. These kinds of facilities also can make a state park more of an overnight attraction, growing the local economy. Q Private-public partnerships can make these projects aﬀordable to build and manage. Small-scale improvements such as disc golf and dog parks are relatively inexpensive to install and operate, and they can generate revenue that more than supports their maintenance. “The underlying strategy is that Illinois can draw on proven ideas from elsewhere and anticipated future recreation interests of Illinois residents to create a balanced solution for Starved Rock,” said Mim Evans, a Northern Illinois University-based research specialist who worked with IDNR and Starved Rock Lodge. Other NIU-based specialists conducting the study were Andy Blanke,

Abigail Evans and Norm Walzer. The NIU Center noted that the completion of the CGS report is particularly timely with the recent addition of 2,629 acres to the west side of Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park adjacent to Oglesby. It’s also timely, CGS said, because of legislative consideration of charging entry fees to generate additional funding. NIU acknowledged that Starved Rock’s surging attendance needs to be manage, especially on the weekends and warmweather holidays, but researchers concluded the key to management lies in more growth, not less. “It may seem odd to suggest attracting more visitors as a way to address overcrowding at Starved Rock, but with the right mix of facilities and management, and given the acreage added to the park and yet to be developed, more visitors can be part of an overall strategy,” Evans said. “For Starved Rock, it’s all about ﬁnding the right balance.”

tion in November. Finally, the council voted 5-0 to award a one-time FROM PAGE ONE bonus to assistant city clerk Patty Eichelkraut, who Senica Square, with specieﬀectively served as city ﬁcations available through clerk over a three-month Chamlin & Associates. span before the hiring of The council may take acclerk Amy Eitutis.

“It’s our way of saying thank you for doing a good job,” Rivara said.

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him and his wife to visit — a measure that seemed to keep the crowds manageably-sized. “Right now, we’re considering the recommendations from NIU,” Novak said cautiously. “Some of these ideas, such as parking fees, would require legislative approval so it’s not a simple matter of us deciding to do that. “They’ve given us a great deal to think about and talk about.” Calls and an email to Starved Rock Lodge and president/CEO Amy Trimble were not returned before press time. Besides a reservation system, which NIU said has been successfully used in Texas, here are the other suggestions researchers said were worth discussing: Q Creating broad-based public support for Starved Rock State Park and Lodge will make it easier to sustain and improve both over the long run. Adding a variety of new large- or small-scale facilities is a possible strategy for broadening support, the research shows.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court was set to hear arguments in two of the term’s most closely watched cases over whether federal civil rights law protects LGBT people from job discrimination. The cases Tuesday are the court’s first on LGBT rights since Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement and replacement by Justice Brett Kavanaugh. A decision is expected by early summer 2020, amid the presidential election campaign. The issue is whether a key provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that bars discrimination in employment because of sex covers LGBT people. A ruling for employees who were ﬁred because of their sexual orientation or gender identity would have a big impact for the estimated 8.1 million LGBT workers across the country because most states don’t protect them from workplace discrimination. An estimated 11.3 million LGBT people live in the U.S., according to the Williams Institute at

the UCLA law school. Kennedy was a voice for gay rights and the author of the landmark ruling in 2015 that made same-sex marriage legal throughout the United States. Kavanaugh generally is regarded as more conservative. The Trump administration has changed course from the Obama administration and now supports the employers in arguing that the civil rights law’s Title 7 does not prohibit discrimination because of sexual orientation or transgender status. People have been waiting in line outside the court since the weekend to try to snag the few seats the court makes available to the public for arguments. The justices will first hear appeals in lawsuits filed by Gerald Lynn Bostock, who claims he lost his job working for Clayton County, Georgia, after he began playing in a gay recreational softball league. He lost his case in federal district court and at the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta.

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BRIEFS Spring Valley works on ‘welcome’ signs; Plans hydrant flushing Spring Valley council and Economic Director Debb Ladgenski are in discussions to put up a series of welcome signs on properties near roads entering the city. Proposed signs will go up near Marmon Keystone near the U.S. 6 and Route 89 intersection, north of the Route 89 river bridge and on Route 29 at the Briarcliff subdivision. ä The city of Spring Valley will commence flushing water mains from 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14 through Friday, Oct. 25. During this time, residents should expect some increased turbidity and isolated areas of low pressure. If any discoloration occurs in drinking water, residents are asked to let faucets run until clear. — By Kim Shute

Spring Valley fire station open house Oct. 19 includes tours, hot dogs Spring Valley Fire Department will host a Community Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 at the station. Firefighters will offer tours of the station and answer questions about different equipment used by the department. They will be serving hot dogs, chips and drinks.

Hall High announces homecoming candidates Hall High School announced the candidates for homecoming king and queen. Candidates for queen include Averi Hansen, Maddie Hultz, Gracie Martinaitis, Teanna Cattani, Addison Konczak, Hannah Vanko, Hayleigh Brokaw, Rachael Kobold, Olivia Novero, Hunter Jones, Kendall Hansen, Hanna Goetz. Candidates for king: Dalton Brust, Matthew Hultz, Austin Heinecke, Marshall Walk, Jeff Delaney, Greg Larsen, Grant Resetich, Bryan Fuentes, Jacob Wilson and Cole Wozniak. The Hall homecoming parade is set for Thursday, after school.

L-P class of 1989 plans reunion at the Camden The La Salle-Peru Township High School class of 1989 30year reunion will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Camden Bar and Lounge on Marquette Street in La Salle. All are welcome and there’s no cover charge or admission fee.

La Salle gets spooky, plans Hometown Halloween this month La Salle Promotional Advisory Committee will hold the ninth annual Hometown Halloween celebration Saturday, Oct. 26. As in past years, the costume parade and competition starts at 11 a.m. at the Knights of Columbus parking lot, 209 Gooding St. They expect at least 500 trick-or-treaters. Businesses will pass out treats 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Photos will be taken at the NewsTribune beginning at 9:30 a.m. In the event of rain, the parade will be at 11 a.m. at the Grove Center, 1055 Sixth St.

Peru parishes hold Oct. 14 chili supper A chili supper will be 4-7 p.m. Oct. 14 in St. Joseph’s Halle, Peru. Meals are $7 for adults, $3 for children under 10 (children 3 and under eat free) and include chili, coleslaw, cornbread, brownies and beverage.

Ticket sales begin for wild Broadway revue at IVCC Cultural Centre Ticket sales have begun for musical revue with a major twist at Illinois Valley Community College. The curtain rises at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26-27 for “Broadway Backwards” — in which women perform Broadway songs written for men and men perform the women’s songs. Tickets are available at www.ivcc.edu. “In putting this together, we’re already enjoying one of our men performing ‘I’m Just A Girl Who Cain’t Say No’ from ‘Oklahoma!’ or one of our women performing ‘Why Can’t A Woman Be More Like A Man?’ from ‘My Fair Lady’,” says choreographer and music director Don Grant Zellmer. He added, “We’re also pretty excited to have all eight principals from ‘Mamma Mia!’ back together.

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Toy Run benefits kids and food pantry

Mick and Joe Pienta unload a pickup truck full of over 200 toys at the Project Success Hall Township Food Pantry on Monday. The toys were donated by area business, riders and patrons through the third annual Toy Run benefit from Blue Collar Bikes in Spring Valley. The Toy Run also donated $6,000 to the food pantry. More than 100 bikers and 300 people helped make the benefit a success. The route took them through Peru, La Salle, Oglesby, Cedar Point and Standard and then over the Route 89 Illinois River bridge, ending at Uncle Stewy’s RoadHouse in downtown Spring Valley. Organizer Drew Faletti of Spring Valley called this year’s turnout “amazing,” and also expressed his appreciation to almost 30 volunteers and about 90 businesses that donated food, support or items, for the toy collection or Toy Run prizes. Faletti said he was inspired to start the Toy Run after the Friends for Tots ride was discontinued several years ago. He said the turnout and toy donations continue to grow in the coming years, he hopes to make donations for an organization or effort that helps buy gifts for children in La Salle County and western Bureau County, too. Rain the first year and cold temperatures diminished the number of riders the first two years. A sunny morning brought out 116 riders this past Sunday, and having more riders tends to attract additional people to the stops along the route as well as at Stewy’s.

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City OKs purchase of land after the end of the Rainbow By Ali Braboy

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The site of a former La Salle tavern will soon have new owners. Monday night, the La Salle City Council approved an ordinance authorizing the sale of 1016-1018 Third St. The site used to be the former Rainbow Tavern and an attached home that had become dilapidated. In October 2016, the council awarded a low bid of $6,875 by Glynn Demolition of Hennepin to demolish premises. The former tavern was used for a controlled burn by La Salle Fire Department as a training exercise in late 2016; a NewsTribune article from the event said, “Many neighbors came out to view the fire, and smoke could be seen billowing from blocks away.” After the public bid opening

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THE COUNCIL APPROVED THE FOLLOWING Residential Solar venture has the go-ahead ä Request from Tracy Haas The council approved a request from Varsha Chipala Satish on behalf of La Salle Softball of Summit Solar Solutions on behalf of Ashraf Bakr for a League to hold a tag day collecSpecial Use Permit to install a 9.6kW rooftop solar system at tion April 24-25 at the intersecthe residential address 355 Ninth St. tion of 11th and Bucklin and at The request will go to the planning commission. La Salle businesses. Bakr told the NewsTribune he predicts 50% of the resiä Request from Jennifer dence’s energy will come from solar power after the panels are Antkowiak for Illinois Valley installed; if he trims two of his trees, he predicts 70% of the Youth Symphony Orchestra residence’s energy will come from solar power. The panels are to hold a tag day collection on planned to be on the roof, so the panels will catch the rise and Saturday, Nov. 2 at the intersecset of the sun. tion of 11th and Bucklin and at The panels should last about 50 years. La Salle businesses. ä Recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals refor the property this year, the into a contract but other than garding the request and petition highest bid for the property was that, the process is a done deal. of Marcus Regan for a rear yard $600 from Jorge Hertado and setback variance from 25 feet to DOWNTOWN HELP Fermin Hertado. 5 feet for premises commonly The council approved a re- known as 431 Lindberg Road When asked after the meeting what the new owners plan to do quest from Mike Bird on be- and related matters. with the lot, La Salle aldermen half of MBIRD Estates, LLC didn’t know; the lot is currently for a Redevelopment Incentive Ali Braboy can be reached at Program Grant totaling $12,500 (815) 220-6931 and abraboy@ next to homes. City attorney Jim McPhedran for premises located at 917 First shawmedia.com. Follow her on said the buyers need to enter St. Twitter @NT_LaSalle.

there were 147,695 deer har- tein and lower in fat than beef is. vested compared to 188,901 in I like eating deer. I think it tastes good and is better for you,” he 2008-2009. said. But how safe is it to eat? The LESS TESTING Centers for Disease Control says OUTSIDE OF LA SALLE In 2017-18, five deer tested there is not strong evidence that positive for CWD in La Salle CWD can occur in people, but County. But deer are tested it is still not known whether or much more frequently in La not people can get infected with Salle County. That year, of the CWD prions. The CDC recom1,480 killed in La Salle County, mends not eating the meat if it about 31% were tested. But tests positive. Bureau County tested less than 1% of deer killed and Putnam WHAT ELSE IS NEW? County tested about 2.8%. Tracking Chronic Wasting Massey said most testing is Disease remains the big condone in counties that have previ- cerns for the Department of ously showed infection and most Natural Resources during hunttesting is done during firearm ing season. But the state still seasons. But drop off stations wants to make sure it’s a safe are available around archery hunting season for everyone inseason and the state is looking volved. to get more people to take adIllinois Conservation Police vantage of them. Sgt. Phil Wire said there are no “The big thing is we would major law changes for hunters to like to get more from the archery watch out for. He said the first guys,” Massey said. “They make week of bow season was fairly up about 40% of the harvest and quiet, with only a couple of citathat’s a big number going un- tions issued. But one yearly emtested.” phasis for him is on deer stands. Hunters can leave deer “My thing is the deer stand heads at drop off sites at the safety,” he said. “I’ve handled Hennepin Canal State Trail in death investigations from people Sheffield in Bureau County and falling 15 feet, so make sure you at Matthiessen State Park and are strapped into the tree stand.” the I&M Canal Seneca Grain Elevator in La Salle County. Brett Herrmann can be

HOW MUCH TESTING IS DONE? Terry Dordan operates one of the few CWD sampling vendors in the tri-county area. Terry’s Taxidermy in Streator and The Salami Factory in Hollowayville are the two local businesses that will take samples and have them tested through the state. Dordan says he sees around 65-70 deer heads brought in for testing per year, and that is usually people who are his customers looking to get the head mounted. He said only about two to three people bring in deer for testing. But he said the awareness seems to be helping. While there are still infected deer in the area, the spread of the virus is not breaking out like wildfire. “Illinois seems to be staying steady compared to other states where it’s booming,” Dordan said. “So they must be doing something right.” Fewer deer have been getting tested in recent years. In the 2017-18, 492 deer were tested in La Salle Bureau and Putnam counties compared to 984 in IS THE MEAT DANGEROUS? The deer’s meat is the big 2008-2009. But there have also been fewer deer killed by hunt- draw for hunters like Colmone. “Deer meat is higher in proers in recent years. In 2017-2018

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Rocktoberfest funds go to the dogs (and cats) You’d be looking this cool, too, if your organization raised $10,000 in a single day. Illinois Valley Animal Rescue brought in $10,000 on the dot Sunday at Rocktoberfest, the ninth annual fundraiser held at Club 55 in La Salle.

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Tickets available for Relay for Life dinner, luminaria at Moose lodge PRINCETON — The Relay For Life of Bureau County will hold a gala, “Hope Lights the Way,” to celebrate, remember and attack cancer in the community. The event will be 6-11 p.m. Saturday at the Princeton Moose Lodge on U.S. 6 East. General admission tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Survivors who register for this event online are welcome to attend free of charge. Registered caregivers are eligible for a discounted ticket price of $25. The gala will be in place of the annual Relay For Life event this year but it will have many of the Relay components. This event will include dinner, dancing, a cash bar, silent auction and a 50/50 raﬄe. All ticket holders also will be entered into a drawing for a $250 Visa gift card. The prize drawing will be between 9:30 and 10 p.m. the day of event. Need not be present to win. The prize must be picked up within 30 days of event. A luminaria ceremony will honor survivors as well as remember loved ones lost to this terrible disease. Luminaria bags are available for purchase online, from a Relay team or at the event. Luminaria bags will be placed around the dance ﬂoor where participants will remember those lost, and encourage those still battling. Only 275 tickets will be sold for this event., via www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/ hope-lights-the-way or from any registered team member. For details, call (815) 878-6725 or (304) 767-4500.

Tiskilwa golf course set to close Club members sad; Majority owner needs someone to step up, and plans to list it By Craig Sterrett NEWS EDITOR

TISKILWA — Indian Hills Golf Course members and shareholders hope someone will step forward and save the nine-hole, par-35 track west of Tiskilwa. Even Lloyd Schneider — who owns the most shares and plans to list the property for sale with Larry Thomas from Landmark Realty — hopes a buyer or investor can run the place. “I’ll be 93 in a month or two and I’m not in a position to go down there and run a golf course,” said Schneider, owner of the L.W. Schneider factory in Princeton. Coincidentally, he’s a longtime golfer and said he found playing at Indian Hills refreshing and enjoyable. Course designer Bob Colby died in 2015, Schneider noted, and the managers were no longer able to be involved as of the end of this month, a source at the club told the NewsTribune. Schneider said Colby’s wife still is a shareholder, but Schneider is the major shareholder. Schneider asked the shareholders and members if they would be interesting in running the course and he received no response. If someone is interested in taking care of the course — and getting involved ﬁnancially — Schneider would like to hear an oﬀer. The land also could be used

Left: A majority shareholder confirmed to the NewsTribune on Monday that he has looked for someone to buy or invest in and operate Indian Hills Golf Club, and he is preparing to list the course and, perhaps separately, the clubhouse and five acres of golf course — or agricultural — land, for sale. A sign on the clubhouse door told members about a closing party later this month. Above: Golfer Bill Webster of Princeton expressed sadness and aggravation that the course he enjoys is closing unless someone wants to invest in it and save it. Webster (left) was out on Monday enjoying a round with Fred McCauley of Princeton and Bob La Porte of Bradford (in the wide-brimmed hat). NEWSTRIBUNE PHOTOS/CRAIG STERRETT

for row crops, and the clubhouse could become a restaurant, as it has a liquor license and kitchen facilities. “There are a lot of options to be considered,” Schneider said. A similar situation arose ear-

lier this year with Green River Country Club. Members put it up for sale and a buyer stepped forward. Thomas said the course and clubhouse parcels can be sold separately. “It would be nice if

they could keep it open. It’s a nice course,” said Thomas, who walked many rounds at the club. Reach Craig Sterrett at (815) 220-6935 or ntlocal@newstrib. com. Twitter: @NT_NewsEditor.

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Catherine Wasmer requests annexation for future funeral home near U.S. 52 By Craig Sterrett NEWS EDITOR

MENDOTA — Michael and Catherine Wasmer are asking the city of Mendota to annex a piece of property into the city of Mendota for use as a funeral home, Alderman John Pierson said after the city council meeting Monday. During the meeting, Pierson asked the council to refer the annexation petition to the planning commission. The property the

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bring business to town,” Mabry said. WHAT IS THE TRUTH? Using newspaper articles from last year and emails written to the council members and city manager Rachel Skaggs, Mabry laid out his side of the truth when it came down to selling the former city recycling building on North Main Street.

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couple wants annexed into the city and to receive city services sits near U.S. 52, not far from a city sewer line that goes behind the property to Mendota High School, Pierson said. A building at that location south of U.S. 52 previously housed a Jehovah’s Witnesses kingdom hall. Catherine Wasmer is a longtime funeral director. Mendota Plan Commission will discuss the petition at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 28.

Mabry had voted against selling it to Promier Products because he, along with council members Ray Swanson and Laura Favia, had voted in favor of selling it to Princeton High School, which apparently had expressed interest in the property for some time. Their plan was to turn it into a bus barn. Quiram and city council member Jerry Neumann had voted in favor of Promier Products. Without a fourvote majority necessary to sell city property, both proposals failed.

Pierson also called for an Oct. 14 building and zoning committee meeting for discussion of occupancy permits and inspections of commercial properties. Also Monday, Alderman Bill Hunt thanked all of the people who came to city hall for a meeting of the public safety committee last Thursday when the committee was discussing staﬃng of the ﬁre department. After the meeting, Hunt noted that contract negotiations are continuing, and the city needs

Mabry argued that following the failed votes, he brought up the idea to put the building up for auction. He was quoted in a news article saying this idea would allow PHS and Promier Products to bid on the property, as well as a third party. It was an idea to get the project back on board. It wasn’t until much later that he found out Michael Judge had submitted a purchasing proposal for the building for $150,000 to warehouse equipment for the construction of car

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washes. In the proposal, Judge said he would pay in cash and ﬁx up the property within 90 days of the closing. The full council was never made aware of this new proposal, because it did not go out for another Request For Proposals following the two failed proposals from PHS and Promier Products. Two months later, during a council meeting, Mabry stated he had learned the school board was no longer interested in the building, therefore he would support a business moving into the

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Leaf vacuum time The leaf-collection program will begin Tuesday, Oct. 15 and continue until Dec. 1, or snowfall, Alderman Jim Fitzpatrick said. He noted people shouldn’t put branches or limbs or refuse into the leaf piles on the berm (the area between the sidewalk and curb). Generally, the crew with the leaf vacuum comes through neighborhoods on the day after garbage pickup and makes one pass through the neighborhood.

space. He asked the city to go out for another Request For Proposals. However, by then the city had been hit with $500,000 in unforeseen costs, which required revisions to the budget. It was learned there was now no extra money to spend on fixing up other city properties to use for storage of the equipment packed inside the recycling center building. Despite this, Mabry urged in an email to Skaggs that after surveying the equipment in the building and the old recycling center on Euclid Avenue, the city could spend anywhere from $8,000 to $10,000 to fix up the property on Euclid Avenue and turn it into an interim location for the items on the building on Main Street. However, Neumann, who had been tasked with taking a look at the storage, reported to the council that the city would be making a mistake to sell it at that time with no money in the budget to fix up other properties for the equipment. Quiram stated in an October email to Mabry that the “city’s budget concerns do not support selling the building.” In his 10-minute argument on Monday, Mabry wanted to make clear that he did try to sell the former recycling building to a business. “I would just like you to remove that from your posts on Facebook, because I think we as a council made an effort to give that project CPR,” he said to Quiram. “I think the dialogue here shows we offered an alternative to

auction it off.” Quiram’s rebuttal to Mabry’s argument was that after the two proposals failed, department heads began coming forward saying they needed the storage space for the items inside the building. Quiram said that was why Judge’s purchase proposal was not considered. After Neumann reported that it did not make sense to sell the building, it became clear selling it at that time wasn’t the right solution. The city has since put a halt on going out for RFPs until they can afford a viable storage space for the equipment inside the recycling building. Quiram said his concerns lie within why Mabry, Favia and Swanson ever voted in favor of PHS, a tax exempt entity, over Promier Products. “The more property tax we bring in, the more added revenue we have,” he said. Aside from the city’s demanding sanitary sewer issues and lack of budget to put the former recycling center back on the market, Quiram said it was learned last week that starting fiscal year 2020, police pensions are going up $100,000 a year. “That’s money we don’t have,” he said, adding the city has yet to hear about fire pensions. “Every penny we bring into this city is important.” By law, Princeton’s fire and police pensions must be funded 90 % by 2040. Right now, Princeton’s police fund is only funded at 62% and fire at 74%.

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When the Civil War re-enactors come marching in By Kim Shute BUREAU-PUTNAM BUREAU CHIEF

PRINCETON — The Yankees are coming. And so are the Confederates, as the 22nd Shadows of the Blue and Gray comes to Princeton Saturday and Sunday. Civil War fans can spend the weekend immersed in the 1860s as re-enactors from all over the country converge on City County Park in Princeton for the yearly festival. The weekend will feature battle reenactments, storytelling, an old-fashioned candlelit dance and period artisans making candles, brooms, clothes and more. One of the highlights of the battle segment is a makeshift ﬁeld hospital where spectators can watch soldiers being treated for battle wounds. “We invite everyone to fall back into history, meet with President Lincoln and his wife, Mary, talk with General Grant and many other soldiers and civilians who will portray everyday life during the American Civil War,” said Edd Robinson, one of the event’s organizers and biggest supporters. “The men and women who will be a part of both the civilian and military re-enactment are all

well-studied in this period of history, and willing to talk with people about a very pivotal time in our American history, both nationally but on the home front as well, “he said. “So if you have questions, feel free to stop and ask the people while they go about their duties and chores. There will be many activities for the whole family to enjoy in City County Park under the tall oak trees, including period music, kids’ scavenger hunts and more.” For those interested in participating in the battle reinactment, Shadows of Blue an Gray is offering bounties to all that take the field. Infantry will receive rifle caps. Artillery will receive powder and money, as well as a bounty for each horse that takes the field. Saturday is a free dinner for all re-enactors who register, and an on site ball with period music. Straw, hay, firewood and water will be available as well. For more inforamtion go tohttps://www.crazycrow. com/site/event/shadowsof-the-blue-and-gray-civilwar-festival/

Tentative Shadows of Blue and Gray Civil War festival schedule All programs are in the main shelter at City County Park, Route 26 North, Princeton, unless noted Each day: Children’s Civil War scavenger hunts Admission: $5; children 5 and younger and military personnel with ID get in free SATURDAY 9 a.m. Park opens: Tour the camps & artisan workshops; Civil War weapons display 9:30, Meet General Grant, USA 10:30, “History of the 20th Indiana, One regiment’s view of the War in the East” 11, Individual Unit Drill (battlefield) 11:30, “Letters Home” Larkin Moon, 26th North Carolina 12:30 p.m., entrance of President Lincoln 12:45, Presidential address and press conference 1:30, Tank and the Beez (Music)

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1:30, The Civil War: Did You Know? Kids Program (Tall Trees Stage) 2:30, Bugle Demonstration 3 p.m., battle re-enactment, Main Field 4, Post battle medical demonstrations at the medical tents 7, Evening tours and education programs. Cannon Night fire. (weather permitting)

The public is welcome to participate whether dressed in costume or not. Free admission into the park for the dance starts at 6:30 p.m. SUNDAY 9 a.m., Park opens: tour the camps and artisan workshops; weapons display 9, Nondenominational period church service

9:45, “History of the 20th Indiana, one regiment’s view of the War in the East” 10:45, “Letters Home,” Larkin Moon, 26th North Carolina 11, Individual unit drill (battlefield) 11:45, entrance of President & Mrs. Lincoln, presidential address and press conference 12:30 p.m., Meet General Grant 1:15, Tank and the Beez 1:45, Bugle Demonstration (Battlefield) 2 p.m., battle re-enactment, Main Field 3, The Civil War: Did You Know? Kids program (Tall Trees Stage) 3, Post battle medical demonstrations by the medical tents 4 p.m., Park closes LOCATION City County Park, Route 26, approximately 0.7 mile north of Interstate 80, Princeton Exit 56.

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Want to be a part of it? Robinson says every dollar given to help put this event on goes back 100% into the event itself. It takes a lot of people who donate their time to plan, set up and clean up after the event is over. We invite you to come to any meetings, throughout the year. They are open to the public, and you are welcome to join us the second Tuesday of the month. Meetings are held in the cold-weather months at the Prouty Building in Princeton at 6:30 p.m. Weather permitting, meetings are held at the log cabin at City County Park. The organizers say they appreciate any donations they could receive; 100 percent of your money will used for the next year’s event. You can also help by buying a drawdown ticket. The drawdown will be held at the Princeton Moose Lodge on Saturday, March 14, 2020.

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Stand with Trump against ‘the Coup’

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NEW YORK (AP) — Telling half-truths and outright lies. Manipulating media coverage. Pushing legal boundaries. Pressuring subordinates to do the dirty work. Believing in the force of his own personality. Accepting no personal responsibility. The playbook Donald Trump has used as a real estate developer, celebrity businessman and political candidate has, for the most part, proved effective through the first two-plus years of his presidency. He has shown an uncanny ability to wriggle out of jams that might have doomed just about any of his predecessors. That M.O. may finally be catching up to Trump amid the House’s impeachment inquiry. The tactics that helped win the White House have jeopardized his hold on it, ensnaring him in accusations that he enlisted a foreign government to investigate a political foe and, so far, leaving him flailing against a rapidly escalating investigation. “He’s arrived at a very different place right now. He’s being held to account in a way that he never had before and is running into the limits of what he normally does,” said Tim O’Brien, a Trump biographer and frequent critic. “The Trump we’re used to seeing is someone whose visceral feeling to survive is to plow through public criticism to just push forward. His behavior hasn’t changed, his circumstance has.” It was Trump’s ability to get out of one predicament that led him into this one. The investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller into Russian election interference shadowed the White House for two years before ending with a whimper on July 24, when the former FBI director’s faltering testimony seemed to close the book on the inquiry. Mueller told Congress that he could not exonerate the president on obstruction of justice, and Trump told the world that he had been completely cleared. Trump’s approval rating has never dipped below 32% or risen above 42% in Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research polls since he took office. His grasp on power and his hold over the Republican Party have been unshaken. A day after Mueller’s congressional appearance, an emboldened Trump asked Ukraine to investigate a leading Democratic rival, former Vice President Joe Biden. The speed of the story has stunned a capital already used to a relentless Trumpian news cycle. In barely two weeks’ time, under an avalanche of disclosures in news stories and Trump’s damaging admissions, House Democrats called for an impeachment inquiry, posing the gravest threat yet to his presidency. In many ways, Trump has lived a life free of consequences. His two divorces were marriages from which he wanted to escape. He turned the separations into tabloid gold. His early financial struggles were resolved by his father. His bankruptcies mostly impacted his lenders. He never apologizes.

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There is a serious effort to get Donald Trump out of office. This is a rolling coup attempt, organized by elements of the intelligence community, particularly CIA and NSA, abetted by Obama-era holdovers in the understaffed Justice Department and the leftist media. I don’t care if you are a populist, a nationalist, a conservative, a moderate Republican, or an independent. It is time to speak out. This is an attack on our constitutional system. This is an attack on the election. We have a silent coup attempt going on here. It’s time to stand with President Donald Trump against the coup. Alice Boehm, Tonica

Sins and sinners in today’s world Unless there is a Good Friday in our lives, there will never be an Easter Sunday. Christ came into this world to die. In

Christianity, the cross is the most important measure by which we evaluate a person. Lets take a look at what the Devil offered Christ three short cuts to winning the world at the beginning of his public life. This was the attempt by the Devil to force Christ to abandon the cross. l. After Jesus was baptized by John, the Spirit led Jesus into the desert to be tempted by the devil. After spending forty days and nights without food, Jesus was hungry. So the devil came to him and said, “If you are God’s Son, order these stones to turn into bread.” Jesus answered, “The scripture says, “Man cannot live on bread alone, but on every word that God speaks.” 2. Then the Devil took Jesus to the Holy City and set him on the highest point of the temple and said to him, “If you are God’s Son throw yourself down to the ground for scripture says God will give order to his angels to save you so that you will not be hurt. Jesus answered, “But the scripture also says, “You must not put the Lord your God to the test.” 3. Then the Devil took Jesus to a very high mountain

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nothing left and certainly not Christianity. Today people don’t sin any more they are just sick and even worse people deny that they are sinners. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen said it best when he stated: “The worst thing in the world is not sin, it is denying that we are sinners. Sinners who deny there is Sin, deny thereby the remedy of sin and thus cut themselves off forever from Him who came to redeem.” To create the world cost God nothing, but to save it from sin, cost Him his life. Carlo Olivero, Dalzell

What beautiful life — that of Cokie Roberts My wife, Cokie, and I wrote more than 1,000 columns together, but this is the first one I’m writing alone. The outpouring of affection has been so overwhelming — and heartfelt — since her passing that I wanted to share parts of the eulogy I Steve delivered at Roberts St. Matthew’s NEWSPAPER Cathedral in ENTERPRISE Washington, D.C. ASSOCIATION In the summer of 1962, I met a girl named Cokie Boggs at a student political meeting. I firmly believe she was wearing a pair of charcoal gray Bermuda shorts at the time. For the last 57 years she has corrected me, on this and many other points, because she has never, she insisted, owned a pair charcoal gray shorts. Over the years, on countless occasions, Cokie corrected all of us. She also encouraged us

and inspired us, taught us and touched us, cajoled us and consoled us. Above all she loved us, fiercely and forever. I knew immediately that I had met an extraordinary person, but I was a typical guy, petrified of commitment. It took me four years to finally propose, and as Cokie always used to joke, I did it by saying, “Oh, all right, Cokie.” Yet it was the best thing I ever did in my entire life. In recent days, many of my former students have quoted back to me a piece of advice I’ve al-ways given them: Who you marry is the most important decision you’ll ever make. Nothing else is even close. Fortunately for us, even though we were very young, we got that decision right. We have heard directly from thousands of people who are mourning Cokie, but some of the most poignant notes came from young women who received her help as they navigated their way through the journalism business. One of them, Amna Nawaz, now a correspondent on “PBS Newshour,” called herself “a proud member of Cokie’s army.” She wrote: “What made me adore her

so much was the fact that she used her power to empower others. She fought her way up the ladder, and then kept reaching back down to help others. Most people don’t do that. Most people don’t do it with the style, and grace, and good humor that Cokie did.” One reason she felt so strongly about helping others was her own experience. After graduating from Wellesley in 1964, she moved back home — to the house we’ve now lived in for the last 42 years — and found work at a small television production company. A year later, she was hosting her own inter-view show on the local NBC station, but in the 1960s, the ladder of opportunity in journalism was largely closed to her and other women. Here is a person who eventually wrote six national bestsellers, and yet after we were married and moved to New York, she was told repeatedly by various editors: “We do not hire women to be writers.” Boy, did she prove those men wrong — over and over again. But for all the celebrity that Cokie eventually earned, she always remained a true “small ‘d’ democrat” and a true Christian.

She touched everyone she met, especially those who were not famous or wealthy or influential. During the last days of her life, when I would pull up to the hospital doors, the valet parkers — all immigrants, and most not fluent in English — would say to me, “We’re praying for Miss Cokie.” She became friendly with one of her nurses, Letitia, and absolutely insisted that I rummage through her recipe box at home and find a recipe for crawfish cornbread she wanted Letitia to have. And then there was Judith, another nurse who had two small children at home and was pregnant with a third. Cokie kept bugging her: “Judith, I want to see pictures of those children!” And in the last hours of the last day that Cokie was conscious, Judith finally relented and showed Cokie the photos on her phone. Cokie’s face just lit up with that incandescent smile we all have loved for so long. “Judith,” she exclaimed, “what beautiful children.” And the two embraced. That moment captured the Cokie I’ll remember most.

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Binge eating videos find big audience, even for weight loss

By Leanne Italie

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NEW YORK (AP) — While trying to lose weight, Becky Beach found assistance in an unlikely place: thousands of online videos featuring people binging on massive amounts of ramen, burgers, chicken wings and seafood boils brimming with crab and lobster. The South Korea-rooted video trend is known as “mukbang,” and it has spread to the U.S. and around the globe on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. “I watch one whenever I feel like eating sweets or bad foods,” said Beach, a Dallas-based product designer for a Fortune 500 company. She has lost 10 pounds and views up to three mukbang videos a day. “It’s just satisfying to watch.” Ashley Cobb, a math teacher in Washington, D.C., is also a fan after one of her eighth-graders turned her on to the videos. Cobb said it’s “fun and soothing” to watch people dip food in sauce and “eat with so much enjoyment.” The footage transports her to “a different place” and “has a way of making you leave reality for a second, sort of like a good book.” Such glowing feedback is pure gold to top creators like Bethany Gaskin in suburban Cincinnati. The 44-year-old, who has 2.2 million subscribers to her Bloveslife channel on YouTube, is a top earner, clearing more than $1 million in ad money as she eats her way through seafood boils, ginormous servings of barbecue ribs and other drool-worthy spreads. She recently put out a Cajun butter dipping sauce, Bloves Smackalicious, and counts Cardi B and Amber Rose among her 1.1 million followers on Instagram. “I started off trying to cook in videos,” Gaskin said. “I cook really well, then people wanted to see me eat. I unapologetically eat whatever I want, however I want, food dripping down my chin.” Gaskin has some advice for critics who say the excess of mukbang promotes an unhealthy lifestyle: “If you don’t like it, don’t watch.” The word mukbang is a mashup of the Korean words for “eating” and “broadcast,” translating in English to “eatcast.” Livestreams in South Korea started sprouting up around 2009. It didn’t take long for fans to catch on and YouTubers to cash in. “The core principle behind mukbang is that eating is a social activity,” said Victor Chang, marketing manager for the South Korea-based fried chicken restaurant chain Bonchon. It’s “a way of connecting people through meals even when they are miles apart.” The company’s wings appear frequently in videos. The mukbang phenomena is not focused on fancy food. It’s “more about the `treat yourself’ moment and the simple joy of casual conversation over a no-frills, delicious meal,” Chang said. Some mukbangers avoid speaking in their videos, using specialized microphones to heighten the crunches and slurps. Others like Gaskin are in it for the chatter. Visiting with Gaskin on YouTube as she talks, dips and eats feels like catching up with a neighbor over the backyard fence. At 4-foot-11 and about 130 pounds, Gaskin said she’s able to put away the amounts of food that she devours on camera due in part to her high metabolism. During a 30-minute video, she said she may actually eat for only 11 to 15 minutes.

Changing the appearance of dollar-store decor is easy and inexpensive, but the results can fall short of pricier mercury glass decorations.

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Mercury glass for Halloween Without a magic wand, transforming pumpkins isn’t easy By Holly Ramer

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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — It might be easier to transform a pumpkin into Cinderella’s coach than to turn one into a mercury glass decoration. Hoping to add elegance to seasonal decorations that can stretch from early fall through Halloween and Thanksgiving, I decided to try recreating the look of mercury glass tableware, historically created by sealing a liquid silvering solution between layers of blown glass. Most of the tutorials I found sought to copy mercury glass decorations sold by Pottery Barn, though the company’s most recent catalog no longer includes them. I hoped that meant that selling them had become unprofitable because DIY versions were so easy and inexpensive, but that is doubtful. While the three methods I tried certainly were easy and inexpensive, they didn’t produce wholly satisfying results. All three versions rely on the same product — Krylon Looking Glass spray paint — along with water and vinegar, which is sprayed on the pumpkins at various points to create spots that resist the paint and add to a weathered, vintage look. They different only in the base material — foam, glass or ceramic. Here’s what I found, with each method rated from 1 to 10, with 10 indicating the least expensive, easiest and best results:

FOAM I found this technique on a blog called Practically Functional , and true to its name, this would be the most practical option in a household where you might worry about children or pets knocking over more delicate items. I started with small foam pumpkins from the dollar store and gave them a base coat of gray paint. Once that dried, I sprayed the pumpkin with a mixture of water and vinegar, followed by light coats of the Looking Glass paint. Gently dabbing the paint after a few minutes produces a slightly mottled effect. This technique was easy, but more time consuming than the other methods because it involved a base coat of paint. That also increased the price. And while the results were pretty, the pumpkins didn’t at all look like mercury glass. They did, however, resemble the “frosted” mercury pumpkins that Pottery Barn is selling this year, so worth trying if you like that look. COST: 7 EASE: 9 RESULTS: 6 GLASS A blog called My Life Abundant provided a tutorial that starts with a glass pumpkin with a removable lid. That allows the Looking Glass paint to be applied to the inside of the glass, which turned out to produce the best results. Light coats of paint are sprayed onto the glass, and then misted with

This photo shows a collection of decorated pumpkins in Hopkinton, N.H. Applying Krylon Looking Glass spray paint to a variety of materials — glass, foam and ceramic — produces different effects, as shown here. water to create the droplet effect. This was a bit tricky given the small size of the opening into which I was spraying, and I had some trouble with paint running down the sides of the glass. This project ended up being the least expensive for me, because I used a small, pumpkin-shaped candle holder I already owned, after removing the excess wax. But I was unable to find a similar jar at multiple stores. The closest I could find were some orange glass jack-olantern jars, small ones at a dollar store and a larger version at a craft store. For those, I sprayed both the inside and outside of the jars, and ended up liking the bits of orange that came through. COST: 8

EASE: 7 RESULTS: 9 CERAMIC I was inspired by The Inspired Hive to try one last tutorial, this time starting with small ceramic pumpkins from the dollar store. Again, the pumpkin is misted with water and vinegar, followed by the Looking Glass paint, with the spots gently blotted. It took more coats than I expected to cover the pumpkins. The results were more metallic than glassy. But starting with a metallic orange pumpkin, I was able to create a reasonable stand-in for the “rose gold” version available at Pottery Barn . COST: 9 EASE: 9 RESULTS: 8

Cackle for a cause Witches Night Out to benefit arts, pets

and more. Sorry gents, this is a ladies-only event. And the event is not just about the fun. Proceeds will benefit NCI Artworks and Pet Project. By Tammie Sloup “We’re really proud to give SHAW MEDIA back to the public by doing an event like this,” said co-organizer OTTAWA — Do you have Laurie Ragan. “We enjoy helpwhat it takes to win a cackling ing out nonprofit organizations contest? and this is such a fun way to do Perhaps you’re a gifted dethat.” signer when it comes to witch “And NCI Artworks and Pet costumes. You can also win a Project are close to our hearts,” prize for that. co-organizer Mary Kay Teausant Not much into contests? added. That’s OK, too. The event will be emcee’d The second annual Witches by WCMY 1430’s Maggie Night Out in Starved Rock Frost, with a DJ spinning tunes Country has contests, entertainthroughout the evening. ment and shopping all rolled “It’s just a fantastic ladies into one event. night out,” Teausant said. And there’s guaranteed to be “And the artisans are fantastic some good people-watching, as … there’s unique arts and crafts, witchy wear is required for the jewelry ... textile art, photogramain event. phy, essential oils, witchy decor Witches Night Out will be and more,” Ragan added. 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at Organizers strongly encourage Pitstick Pavilion, Route 23, purchasing tickets in advance. North Ottawa. Tickets are reTickets are available for $40 quired for the main event, but new this year is a vendor market online at 2019witchesnightout. eventbrite.com, via email at open to the public prior to the witchesnightout2@gmail.com, evening’s festivities. or by calling (815) 325-4320 or From 5 to 9 p.m., attendees will be treated to music, dancing, 252-4746. SUBMITTED PHOTO Tickets also are available at best hat and costume contest, beWitches Night Out in Starved Rock Country organizers Mary Kay Teausant Your Interior Motives and A witching prizes, cackling contest, and Laurie Ragan pose with Tank, Pet Project ambassador. Proceeds from the photo booth, psychic readings See WITCHES Page A8 second annual Witches Night Out will benefit Pet Project and NCI Artworks.

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dor market open to the public earlier in the day. The All Hallows Artisan Market and Woodland Witches Outdoor Area will be open 10 a.m. -3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, inside and outside at Pitstick Pavilion. It will then reopen for ticketholders from 5 to 6:30 p.m. There will be plenty of items to browse, including jewelry, glass art, paintings, textile art, junk journals, photography, copper and ceramic art, candles, wreaths, essential oils, honey and more. Psychic readers also will be available at the daytime market.

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Mess of Things in downtown Ottawa. Tickets include entry and appetizers. A cash bar also will be available. Tickets are not guaranteed at the door as they are limited. For more information, visit the Witches Night Out Facebook page. A MARKET AND MORE While the evening’s Witches Night Out event is limited to ladies and ticketholders only, organizers have added a ven-

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worker friend knows about your health challenges and was able to speak on it because you shared that information with her. I point this out because you have to be mindful about the people with whom you share your private business. You can speak to her privately and let her know that you believe she has your best interests at heart, but you felt she was out of line telling you what not to eat, especially in front of other people. Remind her that you are an adult and are responsible for your choices. Add that the other co-workers do not know your health concerns, and you do not want them to know. Her outburst represented a breach of conﬁdentiality, as far as you are concerned. Make it clear that you believe she was looking out for you, but you would appreciate her keeping her comments to herself. Check in with your doctor to be as speciﬁc as possible about what you can and cannot eat so that you stay the course. 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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Dear Harriette: I have diabetes. I am taking the proper medication for it, and I think it is mostly under control. Occasionally I like to eat sweets, but I try to keep it in check. Recently, I was out with some co-workers, and when I ordered an ice cream, my colleague chastised me, telling me that it was not good for my health. I was oﬀended. My doctor SENSE & says that I can have SENSITIVITY sweets in moderation, which is what I do. Hariette Cole But even if I chose to eat the whole UNIVERSAL ice cream store, it UCLICK shouldn’t be her business to weigh in on my choices. How can I get her to understand that she was out of line? It was really awful, especially because she said something in front of other colleagues who don’t even know I am diabetic. — Crossing the Line

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Healthy heart screening is set for Friday Healthy Heart Cardiac risk factor screening will be 6-10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital Center for Physical Rehabilitation and Aquatics in Peru. Cost is $30 for cholesterol check, glucose check, blood pressure, weight check and individual counseling. Call (815) 7804642 for information.

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At the September meeting of Zonta Club of La Salle Peru two guests were present: Brandy Gilbrith and scholarship winner, Kiley Rosnes who explained that she was in the welding program at Illinois Valley Community College. An invitation was received from Zonta International and Area 1 to a birthday party to celebrate Zonta International’s 100th year. It will be at Maggiano’s Banquets in Oak Brook on Nov. 8. Ottawa Zonta Club will host the Luminary this year in Ottawa on Oct. 24. The public is invited. The Luminary is done to make people aware of domestic violence. Two new members were inducted into the club. They are Gina Balestri and Ali Braboy. A certiﬁcate for ﬁve-year membership was presented to Jennifer Nagle and one for 15 years was presented to Kimberly Radek from District 6. The Zonta International Convention will be in Chicago in July. Sally Bean, the chairman of the convention, said she would need all members from District 6 to help. Peg Dowling gave a report on the histories of the clubs in District 6. According to charter dates, La Salle Peru would be the oldest club in the district.

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IN BRIEF L-P volleyball wins in three sets The Lady Cavaliers found themselves in only their second three-set match of the season Monday in Dixon. L-P was able to battle its way to a 25-17, 21-25, 25-14 win behind stellar performances from Kamryn Olson, Paige Champlin and Arika Richardson. Olson finished with 21 assists, 14 kills, 13 digs, 13 points and two aces, while Champlin had 17 assists, nine digs and 12 points. Richardson tallied 13 kills.

BOYS GOLF: CLASS 2A LA SALLE-PERU REGIONAL

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Henry volleybal wins TCC match Henry-Senachwine beat Lowpoint-Washburn 16-25, 25-17, 25-21 Monday in Lowpoint. Grace Condit recorded eight kills for the Lady Mallards, while Nakeita Kessling tallied four aces, Mackenzie Laney had 15 digs and Sayge Wiedman led the team with 13 assist.

Mendota boys soccer falls in Rochelle The Trojans lost a non-conference match Monday in Rochelle, 8-5. In the loss, Yahir Diaz scored three goals, Emiliano Arteaga recorded a goal and two assists and Luis Garcia had a goal and an assist. Jose Ruiz and Jasiel Watson each had an assist for MHS (14-4-1).

Lady Lions lose LTC Tournament game The LaMoille-Ohio volleyball team began the Little Ten Conference Tournament with a 22-25, 25-15, 25-9 loss to Indian Creek. Collette Motter had 10 digs, Meghan Davis recorded eight points and three aces and Kiersten Shevokas tallied four blocks for the Lady Lions.

Eagles men’s soccer shutout MATC IVCC defeated Milwaukee Area Technical College 7-0 Monday in Oglesby for its third win in the last four matches. Krystian Nikolov made three of the Eagles’ goals and had an assist. Pumi Maphumulo was responsible for a goal and two assists and Emilson Castro tallied a goal and an assist. Fidel Mora and Bayron Cruz also scored goals, while Jose Albiter and Arty Serrano each had an assist.

Yankees advance to AL Championship Series MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gleyber Torres got New York going with a second-inning home run, scored on each of his two doubles and made a pair of sparkling defensive plays, fueling the Yankees to a 5-1 victory over Minnesota to finish yet another sweep of the Twins and advance to the AL Championship Series.

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La Salle-Peru senior Mason Mitchell watches his drive during Monday’s Class 2A La Salle-Peru Regional at Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf Club in La Salle. Mitchell shot an 80 to help the Cavaliers advance to sectionasl with a second-place 339.

Ottawa wins, La Salle-Peru takes second, four MHS individuals advance By Brandon LaChance

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The boys golfers at the Class 2A La Salle-Peru Regional at Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf Club in La Salle on Monday couldn’t have asked for a better day as the sun illuminated the course and the cool breeze didn’t affect the ball.

Ottawa was the most pleased with the weather, the course and the result as it scored a 337 to earn the regional championship. “We had freshman Jonathan Cooper come in clutch (83),” Pirates senior T.J. McDonnell said. “He’s been very consistent all season with low 80s. I told him, ‘We all need low 80s today. If we do, we have a chance to

win.’ Nick Angus came through and shot in the low 80s (88). Everyone was just real consistent.” Drake Stoudt shot an 89 for the Pirates and McDonnell also came in clutch as his 77 on the Par 72 course was the second best score of the regional behind See L-P Page B3

Hueneburg enjoying multiple hole-in-ones

Some improbable things have happened to Alex Hueneburg on golf courses recently. In September, Hueneburg hit a hole-in-one on the eighth hole at Senica’s Deer Park Golf Club. Back in 1992, just two days after returning from a trip to his native Germany, Hueneburg aced the same hole for his first holein-one. GOAL LINE “I was playing with STAND three of my buddies and Kevin Chlum I happened NEWSTRIBUNE to have a SPORTS EDITOR hole-in-one,” Hueneburg, 74, said about his first ace. “Nothing happened since then until just recently when I got the same hole. This time, the tees were back to 153 yards or so. “It’s an elevated green. It was a nice shot and we saw it go in. All my buddies with were with, so it was fun.” Even more improbable, just 10 days later, Hueneburg hit another hole-in-one. This time it came on the 13th green at Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf Club — just one hole over from Huebenurg’s house on the 14th green. “I was celebrating my 55th St. Bede class reunion,” said Hueneburg, who participated in football, basketball and track for the Bruins and didn’t golf until he was in college. “I was with three of my buddies from my class. They’re all from out of town and they wanted to go golfing, so I set up a time at Oak Ridge. I used an 8 iron from about 128-130 yards. “This one, the flag was up short. I saw it heading toward the flag but didn’t see it going in because it’s kind of obstructed by a sand trap on the right side in front of the green. My buddy from Indiana hit a real nice shot too. We could see his ball land on the left part of the flat about three feet away or so. We didn’t know where mine was. We looked long but there was nothing in the trap and we looked short and there was nothing in the trap. There was nothing in the rough. Then I got a big smile because I knew where to look See CHLUM Page B3

BOYS GOLF: CLASS 1A ST. BEDE REGIONAL

Roach wins second regional championship By Kevin Heironymous SHAW MEDIA

The boys golf Class 1A St. Bede Regional was all about the streaks that continued and one that ended Monday at Spring Creek Golf Course in Spring Valley. Three Rivers Conference champ Riverdale (318) won its fifth straight regional championship by a 38-stroke margin of victory over runner-up Putnam County (356). Putnam County senior Ian Roach qualified for sectionals for the fourth straight time, claiming his second regional championship in two years. Bureau Valley senior Trent DeVenney qualified for sectionals for the third straight year. For St. Bede, it was all about a streak that ended as the Bruins (359) placed third to advance for the first time since 2014. They will be joined at the Class 1A Freeport Sectional Oct. 14 by sophomores Bryson Smith of Bureau Valley and Rivers Jordan from Hall, who both qualified for the first time. Roach shot a 75, beating out three Riverdale golfers for medalist honors — Ryan Bussert (78),

James Moorhusen (79) and Sam Williams (80). He shot a 31 on the front, but was hampered by four “blow-up holes” on the back nine, shooting a 44. “I’ve been to sectionals all four years now. With some good play on the front nine, I should be able to take some momentum to sectional,” Roach said. “Hopefully get a first-place medal there,” PC coach Chelsi Niewinski was happy with Roach’s game as well. “Ian’s goal is always to contend in every tournament he plays in. Today he made it three out of four for the season in which he was medalist which is a great personal accomplishment for him,” Niewinski said. “His 31 on the front 9 was some of the best golf I have seen him play.” Roach is glad he isn’t going to the sectional alone. “We’re moving on to sectionals as a team, which is all we wanted to do. So I’m proud of them,” Roach said. Niewinski was able to put a checkmark on the Panthers’ season goal list. “We had making it out of regionals as a team set as a goal since the beginning of the season, so we’re really proud to have ac-

complished that goal,” Niewinski said. “We had an awesome front nine, but struggled quite a bit on the back nine, so that made it a little bittersweet. But we are on to sectionals which is the important part, so I am very proud of the boys. We are hoping to come out and post a nice score at sectionals.” It marked the third time in four years the Rams beat out the Panthers for regional honors. St. Bede has had some close calls in recent years, losing out on a tiebreaker in 2013, and by one point the year before that. “It’s been a while since we broke through, so it’s really nice it happened,” St. Bede coach Rich Cummings said. “It’s an accomplishment because we’ve worked hard through the summer and the year.” The Bruins had the advantage of playing at home, especially for junior Nathan Potthoff, whose family owns Spring Creek. “Yeah, there’s a little home course advantage. I play here basically every day in the summer” said Potthoff, who placed fifth individually with a 41 on the front nine and 39 on the back. “I know See ST. BEDE Page B3

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Putnam County senior Ian Roach studies his putt on Hole No. 9 during the Class 1A St. Bede Regional Monday at Spring Creek Golf Course in Spring Valley. Roach shot a 75 to win his second straight regional championship. All of the Panthers advanced to state as PC finished second with a 356. St. Bede is also going to sectional as the Bruins placed third with a 359.

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Scoreboard Madison at IVCC, 3 p.m.

WOMEN’S SOCCER IVCC at Elgin, 4 p.m.

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

Marquette at Henry, 7 p.m. LaMoille-Ohio, Earlville at Little Ten Tournament at Earlville, TBD

CO-ED CROSS COUNTRY Putnam County, Henry-Midland, Earlville at Seneca Repeater Relay Invitational, 4:30 p.m. Princeton, Amboy-LaMoille at Erie-Prophetown’s Panther Invitational, 4 p.m.

GIRLS TENNIS Newman at St. Bede, 4:30 p.m. Kewanee at Princeton, 4:30 p.m.

Princeton at Kewanee, 5 p.m.

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL

Erie-Prophetstown at Bureau Valley, 6 p.m.

Joliet at IVCC, 6 p.m.

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL

BOYS SOCCER Geneseo at La Salle-Peru, 6 p.m.

CO-ED CROSS COUNTRY Hall at Mendota, 4 p.m.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Bureau Valley at Newman, 6 p.m.

St. Bede at Newman, 6 p.m. Marquette at Hall, 6 p.m. Mendota at Byron, 6 p.m.

LaMoille-Ohio, Earlville at Little Ten Tournament at Earlville, TBD

MEN’S SOCCER

FOOTBALL Morris at La Salle-Peru, 7 p.m. St. Bede at MonmouthRoseville, 7 p.m.

Mendota at Princeton Tournament, 8 a.m. Fieldcrest at Beecher Invitational, 8 a.m.

MEN’S GOLF IVCC at Mike Lalaeff Memorial Invitational

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Rockridge at Bureau Valley, 7 p.m.

WILD CARD Tuesday, Oct. 1: Washington 4, Milwaukee 3

Eastland-Pearl City at AmboyLaMoille, 7 p.m. Fieldcrest at RidgeviewLexington, 7 p.m.

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Putnam County, DePue, Henry at Tri-County Conference Tournament at LowpointWashburn, TBD

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Stillman Valley at Mendota, 7 p.m.

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Highland at IVCC, 6 p.m.

Interstate 8 Conference Tournament at La Salle-Peru, TBA

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LaMoille-Ohio, Earlville at Little Ten Tournament at Earlville, TBD

GIRLS TENNIS

La Salle-Peru at United Township Invitational, 9 a.m.

Seneca at DePue, 6 p.m.

Fieldcrest at Dwight, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 8: Houston (Verlander 21-6) at Tampa Bay (Castillo 5-8), 6:07 p.m.(FS1)

Lowpoint-Washburn/Henry at Bunker Hill, 1 p.m.

Rochelle at Princeton, 4:30 p.m.

WGN-AM 720, Cardinals games can be heard on WLPO-AM 1220 or WLPO-FM 103.9

Earlville at Little Ten Tournament at Hinckley-Big Rock, TBD

FOOTBALL

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Tremont at Fieldcrest, 7 p.m.

BOYS SOCCER

Monday, Oct. 7: Tampa Bay 10, Houston 3

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

Cubs games can be heard on WSCR-AM 670, White Sox games can be heard on

TODAY

Fieldcrest at Prairie Central Invitational, 9:30 a.m.

GIRLS TENNIS

Putnam County at LowpointWashburn, 7 p.m.

OFF

Saturday, Oct. 5: Houston 3, Tampa Bay 1

St. Bede, Princeton at Mendota Invitational, 8 a.m.

St. Bede at Princeton, 6 p.m.

OFF

Princeton at Sterling Invitational, 9 a.m.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL LaMoille-Ohio, Earlville at Little Ten Tournament at Earlville, TBD Saturday, Oct. 12

CO-ED CROSS COUNTRY

Wednesday, Oct. 2: Tampa Bay 5, Oakland 1 DIVISION SERIES (Best-of-5) American League Houston 2, Tampa Bay 1 Friday, Oct. 4: Houston 6, Tampa Bay 2

x-Thursday, Oct. 10: Tampa Bay at Houston, 7:07 p.m.(FS1) N.Y. Yankees 3, Minnesota 0 Friday, Oct. 4: N.Y. Yankees 10, Minnesota 4 Saturday, Oct. 5: N.Y. Yankees 8, Minnesota 2 Monday, Oct. 7: N.Y. Yankees 5, Minnesota 1 National League L.A. Dodgers 2, Washington 2 Thursday, Oct. 3: L.A. Dodgers 6, Washington 0 Friday, Oct. 4: Washington 4, L.A. Dodgers 2 Sunday, Oct. 6: L.A. Dodgers 10, Washington 4 Monday, Oct. 7: Washington 6, L.A. Dodgers 1 Wednesday, Oct. 9: Washington (Strasburg 18-6) at L.A. Dodgers (Buehler 14-4), 7:37 p.m.(TBS) Atlanta 2, St. Louis 2 Thursday, Oct. 3: St. Louis 7, Atlanta 6 Friday, Oct. 4: Atlanta 3, St. Louis 0 Sunday, Oct. 6: Atlanta 3, St. Louis 1

Tuesday, Oct. 15: Houston at N.Y. Yankees or N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay (Fox or FS1) Wednesday, Oct. 16: Houston at N.Y. Yankees or N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay (Fox or FS1) x-Thursday, Oct. 17: Houston at N.Y. Yankees or N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay (Fox or FS1)

GOLF

x-Sunday, Oct. 20: N.Y. Yankees at Houston or Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees (Fox or FS1)

VARSITY

National League Friday, Oct. 11: St. Louis-Atlanta winner at L.A. Dodgers or Washington at St. Louis-Atlanta winner (TBS) Saturday, Oct. 12: St. LouisAtlanta winner at L.A. Dodgers or Washington at St. LouisAtlanta winner (TBS) Monday, Oct. 14: L.A. Dodgers at St. Louis-Atlanta winner or St. Louis-Atlanta winner at Washington (TBS) Tuesday, Oct. 15 L.A. Dodgers at St. Louis-Atlanta winner or St. Louis-Atlanta winner at Washington (TBS) x-Wednesday, Oct. 16: L.A. Dodgers at St. Louis-Atlanta winner or St. Louis-Atlanta winner at Washington (TBS)

Wednesday, Oct. 9: St. Louis (Flaherty 11-8) at Atlanta (Foltynewicz 8-6), 4:02 p.m.(TBS)

x-Saturday, Oct. 19: St. LouisAtlanta winner at L.A. Dodgers or Washington at St. LouisAtlanta winner (TBS)

LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

WORLD SERIES

(Best-of-7)

(Best-of-7) Tuesday, Oct. 22: at better record (Fox)

Sunday, Oct. 13: N.Y. Yankees at Houston or Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees (Fox or FS1)

x-Wednesday, Oct. 30: at better record (Fox)

HIGH SCHOOL

Monday, Oct. 7: St. Louis 5, Atlanta 4, 10 innings

N.Y. Yankees vs. Houston-Tampa Bay winner Saturday, Oct. 12: N.Y. Yankees at Houston or Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees (Fox or FS1)

x-Tuesday, Oct. 29: at better record (Fox)

x-Saturday, Oct. 19: N.Y. Yankees at Houston or Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees (Fox or FS1)

x-Friday, Oct. 18: St. LouisAtlanta winner at L.A. Dodgers or Washington at St. LouisAtlanta winner (TBS)

American League

x-Sunday, Oct. 27: at worse record (Fox)

Wednesday, Oct. 23: at better record (Fox) Friday, Oct. 25: at worse record (Fox) Saturday, Oct. 26: at worse record (Fox)

BOYS At La Salle Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf Club Team results (top three teams advance): 1. Ottawa 337, 2. La Salle-Peru 339, 3. Rock Falls 341, 4. Mendota 343, 5. Stillman Valley 370, 6. Streator 372, 7. Sterling 373, 8. Freeport 387, 9. Dixon 436, 10. Rochelle 422. Top 10 individuals (not on a team) advance: 1 Stewart (Freeport) 76, 2. Magana (Streator) 80, 2. Scheppers (Mendota) 84, 4. Eilders (Freeport) 84, 5. Hanaman (Mendota) 87, 6. Maram (Stillman Valley) 87, 7. Joyce (Mendota) 88, 8. Hessenberger (Mendota) 90, Schlegel (Sterling) 91, 10. Dunseth (Stillman Valley) 92. Ottawa (337): McDonnell 77, Cooper 83, Angus 88, Stoudt 89. La Salle-Peru (339): Mitchell 80, Lenkaitis 83, Sines 87, Rundle 89. Rock Falls (341): Velazquez 83, Bickett 85, Wasson 86, Schulz 87. Mendota (343): Scheppers 84, Hanaman 87, Joyce 88, Hessenberger 90. Streator (372): Magana 80, Fairall 94, Sterling 98, Winterrowd 100. Sterling (373): Schlegel 91, Morales 93, Lehman 94, McLaughlin 95. Dioxn (436): Sherman 107, Magnaﬁci 107, Jacobs 110, Harshman 112.

NATIONAL LEAGUE DIVISION SERIES, GAME 4: NATIONALS 6, DODGERS 1

Washington pitchers force a Game 5 with L.A. By Howard Fendrich AP SPORTS WRITER

WASHINGTON — Max Scherzer is 35. So is Ryan Zimmerman. The Washington Nationals would not be headed to a win-or-gohome Game 5 in their NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers without them. “We’re a bunch of viejos. We’re old guys,” Scherzer joked. “Old guys can still do it.” Sure can. And for a guy whose teams used to lose repeatedly in the postseason, Scherzer sure is delivering now. Every time he’s pitched this October, the Nationals have won. His latest outing was a season-saving, seven-inning masterpiece that combined with Zimmerman’s three-run parabola of a homer to lift the wild-card Nationals to a 6-1 victory over league-best Los Angeles on Monday night, tying the best-of-ﬁve NLDS at two games apiece.

“I was just gassed. I was out,” said Scherzer, who threw 109 pitches. “I was empty in the tank.” Scowling and muttering to himself as showers fell for part of his gritty performance, Scherzer allowed one run and four hits while striking out nine — and, most importantly for Washington, he prevented LA from closing out the NLDS after taking a 2-1 lead into Game 4. “He really gave it all he had,” said Anthony Rendon, who drove in three runs for Washington. With fans who braved rain chanting, “Beat LA!” in the late going, Sean Doolittle and Daniel Hudson combined to get the last six outs for Washington, which will send Stephen Strasburg to the mound against Walker Buehler on Wednesday night at Los Angeles. “If I could bet, I’d bet on him,” Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton said about Strasburg. “He’s a very good pitcher. A polished pitcher. To have him

healthy and ready to go in that situation only boosts our confidence.” Whichever team advances to the NL Championship Series will face the Braves or Cardinals next. Their NLDS heads to a Game 5 at Atlanta on Wednesday. Zimmerman showed what he still can do at the plate by taking a 97 mph pitch, the second thrown by reliever Pedro Báez, and turning it into a high-arching 400-foot-plus rainbow that descended onto the green batter s eye in straightaway center field for a three-run shot that made it 5-1. “Zim put a really good swing on it,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. That was after Julio Urías, LA s third pitcher and the one charged with the loss, began the fifth by serving up a line-drive single to Trea Turner, who finished with three hits. Rendon, who led the majors with 126 RBIs during the regular season but entered Monday with just one in the playoffs, de-

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livered a run-scoring single that made it 2-1. Rendon also brought home runs via sacrifice flies in the third and sixth. That was plenty for Scherzer, who clenched his teeth while getting through his last inning after loading the bases by issuing a pair of walks with one out in the seventh. But he got out of that by striking out pinch-hitter Chris Taylor and getting Joc Pederson — whose liner on a first-pitch cut landed about an inch foul — to ground out. Scherzer shook his arms and yelled as he stalked to the home dugout. “You can’t say enough about his compete,” Roberts said. “He just sort of wills his way to getting outs.” The Dodgers’ lone run came when Justin Turner connected for a no-doubtabout-it homer to left on Scherzer’s 10th pitch, a 95 mph fastball. But from there, facing an LA lineup stacked with a half-dozen lefty hitters, Scherzer displayed the sort of ornery dominance that helped him win three Cy Young Awards. “He might look like a maniac out there,” catcher Kurt Suzuki said, “but he’s smart.” Scherzer entered these playoffs on a skid: His teams, Detroit and Washington, had been 0-7 in his most recent seven postseason appearances. But the Nationals won the NL wild-card game last

week, which he started; Game 2 of the NLDS, when Scherzer struck out all three batters he faced in relief of Strasburg; and now Game 4. Scherzer said a Game 5 appearance was out of the question. “That pushed me all the way to the edge and then some,” he said. “So, yeah, I can’t imagine any scenario where I’m pitching.” LA’s own three-time Cy guy, Clayton Kershaw, will be available to follow Buehler, Roberts said. The Dodgers are trying to get to the NLCS for the fourth year in a row, while the Nationals have never been to that round since moving from Montreal in 2005. Washington will be playing in its fourth NLDS Game 5 in the past eight years; the Nats are 0-3 so far, with all those losses at home, including against the Dodgers in 2016. Zimmerman for so many years was the face of the franchise for the Nationals, who made him their ﬁrst draft pick 14 years ago. So he’s been through all their highs, including four NL East titles, and lows, including early exit after early exit in the playoﬀs. He no longer is an everyday player — Game 4 marked his second start of this postseason — and his teammate-mandated dugout dance after his homer consisted of pretending to use a walker. “He’s been here forever,”

Rendon said. “Man, he means everything to this city, to this team.” This could be a last hurrah for Zimmerman with the Nationals, who hold an $18 million contract option on him in 2020. He insists he’s not thinking about the future, other than ﬁguring that he’ll continue playing beyond this season. “There’s been a lot of people,” Zimmerman said, “that think these are my last games.” That prompted Scherzer to pipe up. “I really don’t think,” Scherzer said, “these are his last games.” TRAINER’S ROOM Nationals: CF Victor Robles was out of the starting lineup for the second game in a row after straining his right hamstring in Game 2. UP NEXT The Game 5 starting pitchers both already have shown what they can do in this series. Buehler allowed just one hit in six innings and got the win in LA’s 6-0 victory at home in Game 1 last Thursday. Strasburg started Game 2 a night later, a 4-2 Washington victory, and took a perfect game into the ﬁfth inning while outdueling Kershaw. Strasburg struck out 10 and gave up just one run in six innings, leaving his career postseason ERA at 0.64 — the best in history for pitchers with at least four starts.

BOYS GOLF: CLASS 1A DWIGHT REGIONAL

Allen, Bernardi advance for FHS

By Brian Hoxsey SHAW MEDIA

Yahir Diaz Mendota Boys Soccer

Diaz had a big week for the Trojans. He had a hat trick against Kewanee, a goal against Earlville and two goals and an assist against Indian Creek.

Tyler Gibson Princeton Football

Gibson used his arm and legs to help the Tigers to a 41-0 victory over Hall. He threw for two touchdowns and ran for a pair of scores.

Tea Cattani Hall Cross Country

Cattani ran strong throughout the week as she placed second at the Tri-County Conference Meet and placed second and won the Lowpoint-Washburn Invitational.

Ali Ciucci Putnam County Girls Golf

Ciucci wrapped up the regular season on a high note. She was medalist against La Salle-Peru and Princeton while also capturing the Tri-County Conference Tournament title.

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DWIGHT — While none of the four area teams advanced out of the Dwight Class 1A Boys Golf Regional Monday at Dwight Country Club, five individual golfers shot well enough to qualify for next week’s El PasoGridley 1A Sectional. Fieldcrest junior Koy Allen led the way for the locals after firing a medal-earning 77 that was good for a three-way tie for third place. Seneca senior Brett Yegge — a state qualifier last season — shot an 81 for 11th place, while Knights freshman Lucas Bernardi posted an 83 and a 15thplace mark. Fighting Irish junior Holden Flynn tied for 16th place with an 84 to move on for the second year straight, and Marquette Academy senior Sean Kissel shot an 86 and needed to win a playoff to grab the final

individual spot. El Paso-Gridley won the team championship with a 314, followed by Bloomington Central Catholic (325) and TriValley (337). Fieldcrest finished seventh with a 362. BCC senior Cory Hundman carded a 74 to earn the individual title. Fieldcrest’s Allen posted a 40 on the front nine and a solid 37 on the back. “I was sinking long putts on the first few holes, and then my irons came around,” said lefthanded swinging Allen. “I was able to hit the greens in regulation consistently and then two-putt from there. The greens were faster than I’m used to, so I had to adjust and land my shots short of the hole and let them roll. “I really felt about midway through my opening nine that I could put up a nice score.” Along with solid scores from Allen and Bernardi,

the Knights received an 89 from Isaac Morse and a 113 from Nolan Timmerman. For Seneca, Yegge said his familiarity with the course helped him a ton, but his putter not so much. “This is kind of my home course because I work here and I’m always practicing here. It was a nice advantage today,” said Yegge, who went 42 in and 39 out. “I hit the ball well and knowing the course helped a lot, but not on the greens because my putting was awful. I missed a ton of short putts, and it was all mental. It’s something I normally don’t have too much trouble with, but something I need to work on. “I made a lot of pars, birdied a hole and feel I played pretty well other than the putting.” Backing the advancing scores of Yegge and Flynn were 94s by A.J. Stiegler and Austin Marshall, a 95 by Noah Quigley and a 102 by Alex Stiegler.

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Sports NATIONAL LEAGUE DIVISION SERIES, GAME 4: CARDINALS 5, BRAVES 4 (10 INN.)

St. Louis forces deciding Game 5 with victory By Jay Cohen

AP SPORTS WRITER

ST. LOUIS — They all knew. Every single one of them. Paul Goldschmidt and all the St. Louis Cardinals. Ozzie Albies and the rest of the Atlanta Braves. Tough to beat Yadier Molina in a big postseason spot. Molina pushed the Cardinals to a deciding Game 5 of the NL Division Series, poking a tying single in the eighth inning and then lifting a sacrifice fly in the 10th to beat the Braves 5-4 Monday. “I like those moments,” Molina said. No kidding. Molina slung his bat far into the outfield after his winning swing, and the crowd at Busch Stadium roared with the longtime heart of the franchise. “An elite, special player, that’s what he is,” Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said. Game 5 will be Wednesday back in Atlanta. The Cardinals will have ace Jack Flaherty on the mound, and the Braves will go with Mike Foltynewicz. “In front of our home fans on Wednesday a Game 5,” first baseman Freddie Freeman said. “That’s

what it’s all about so we’ll be ready to go.” Kolten Wong led off the St. Louis 10th with a ground-rule double against Julio Teheran. After Goldschmidt was intentionally walked, Wong advanced on Marcell Ozuna’s forceout and easily scampered home on Molina’s fly to the front of the warning track in left field. Wong threw his hands in the air as he ran toward the plate. Molina rounded first base with his bat in hand, then flung it away as the celebration erupted. He discarded his batting helmet as the rest of the Cardinals poured onto the field. “I lost it right there,” the 37-yearold catcher said. “I think I tossed the bat in the bullpen.” Molina also made a throat-slashing gesture as he left the field. Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. made a similar motion across the top of his chest after hauling in Molina s flyball for the final out of Atlanta’s 3-1 win Sunday. Before coming up with his first career game-ending RBI in the postseason, Molina tied it at 4 with a two-out single in the eighth that went just off the top of the glove of a leaping Freeman. “I thought it was going in there,”

the 6-foot-5 Freeman said. “I just needed to be 6-7.” On this day, there was no denying the nine-time All-Star in red. Albies homered and drove in three runs for Atlanta, and Acuña Jr. had four hits. But the NL East champions went 0 for 9 with runners in scoring position, a continuing problem in the postseason over the past two years. The Braves left the bases loaded in the sixth and seventh. Acuña was stranded on third when Josh Donaldson flied out in the ninth. “We’re a hit away from — just some productive outs — from continuing to add on,” manager Brian Snitker said. Ozuna homered twice for St. Louis, and Goldschmidt also connected. But the NL Central champions were four outs from a second straight difficult loss before Molina delivered down the stretch. “It’s not an accident, the success that he has,” Goldschmidt said. “He works really hard at it.” Albies gave Atlanta a 4-3 lead with a two-run homer off Dakota Hudson in the fifth, capping a three-run rally. The Braves carried the advantage all the way into the eighth, but Goldschmidt doubled and

Molina came up with the tying hit off Shane Greene. “I mean, he’s a ballplayer,” Snitker said, handing Molina perhaps the greatest compliment that a baseball lifer will use. “He plays the game, he plays the game in front of him probably about as good as anybody in the game.” Carlos Martínez gave St. Louis a lift after Acuña led off the ninth with a double, retiring three in a row. The closer took the loss Sunday when he gave up three runs in the ninth. Game 1 starter Miles Mikolas worked the 10th for the win. Dansby Swanson had two hits and scored twice for Atlanta, which has dropped its last nine postseason rounds — just one off the major league record held by the Chicago Cubs. It is trying to advance to the franchise’s first NL Championship Series since 2001. “We battled and we gave ourselves a chance,” Swanson said. “We just weren’t able to get it done today.” St. Louis got off to a fast start, delighting the crowd of 42,203 on a picturesque October afternoon. Goldschmidt drove a 3-1 changeup from Dallas Keuchel

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Freeport’s Deven Stewart’s 76, who was the top individual not on a team to advance. Now, McDonnell wants to get through the Class 2A Burlington Central Catholic Sectional on Oct. 14 at Whisper Creek Golf Course in Huntley to become a first-time state qualifier. McDonnell has barely missed the IHSA State Meet twice by one stroke and two strokes. “I thought the front nine was going to be one of my worst outings at a regional throughout my four years,” McDonnell said. “I ended up getting out with a 42. On the back, the first couple of holes I was feeling pretty good. I birdied the second hole and after that I was hitting greens in regulation. I birdied on Hole No. 14 and finished the back with one-under par with a 35. “I feel a lot more confident because in the beginning of the season I struggled and midway through I started playing consistent golf. Lately, I’ve been trying to stay in the 70s on 18 holes. I think if I shoot in the 70s, that will get me past sectionals and to state.” La Salle-Peru and Rock Falls are also bringing their entire team to Huntley as the Cavaliers were second with a 339 and the Rockets carded a 341 for third. Senior Mason Mitchell led the Cavaliers with an 80, while Alex Lenkaitis shot an 83, Ayden Sines carded an 87 and Coleman Rundle had an 89. “We feel pretty good going into sectionals. I didn’t expect a 339 to place second, let alone be two-strokes off of a regional

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Mendota’s Taylor Joyce peers into the sun to watch his drive at Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf Club during Monday’s Class 2A La Salle-Peru Regional. The Trojans finished fourth as a team but are still sending four golfers to the Class 2A Burlington Central Catholic Sectional Oct. 14 as Colton Scheppers shot an 84, Ethan Hanaman had an 87, Joyce carded an 88 and Zeke Hessenberger finished with a 90 to all advance as individuals. title,” Mitchell said. “We’re pretty confident moving forward and hopefully we can play well at sectionals. “My mindset was to make sure I shot in the 80s. I wanted to make sure I at least made it to sectionals as an individual. This is my third time going to the sectional. Usually, a 79 or lower makes it to state. I’m hop-

with the guys and I’m paying for it dearly now with my handicap.” FROM PAGE B1 Hueneburg, who has a 10 handicap, also paid for it in the next. I thought it had to be in clubhouse. the hole because it was too As is tradition, Hueneburg nice of a shot. Sure enough, it bought everyone in the clubwas sitting in there.” The group behind Hueneburg house a round of beverages took his picture with his friends after his first ace last month with the bill coming to about by the hole, and he’s glad he has the photographic evidence. $160. However, he got off easier “If there wouldn’t have been the second time. He offered all these witnesses and a picture, the group behind him drinks (my friends) probably would but they declined. Hueneburg’s have thought I was (fibbing),” foursome headed to his porch said Hueneburg, who golfs two for drinks. or three times per week when “I got away really cheap,” he’s in the area and not north Hueneburg said about the secin Door County, Wis. “But they ond hole-in-one. “My buddies were ecstatic too. They all had who I golf with a lot insist I nice things to say. That’s someshould buy them a drink even thing that doesn’t happen often. The first thing they told me was I though they weren’t around. I need to buy lotto tickets. I didn’t, said, ‘I’m a charitable man but but maybe I should have because not that charitable.’” While he acknowledges that it doesn’t happen every day.” It sure doesn’t. luck certainly played a part in Even making one is difficult his two holes-in-one so close to accomplish let alone two in a together, he said it wasn’t en10-day span. tirely luck. According to Golf Digest, the “They were two nice shots. It odds of an average player mak- wasn’t just a fluke. They weren’t ing a hole-in-one are 12,000 to shots that rolled around and fell one with about 3,000 rounds in. I have to braG about that,” needed to do it, while the odds Hueneburg said with a laugh. of a low handicapper making “But it is a matter of luck too. an ace are 5,000 to 1 with You have many good shots, but about 1,250 rounds needed to for it to go in the hole is luck.” do it. “I’ve read about it where peo- Kevin Chlum is the ple have had holes-in-one right NewsTribune Sports Editor. He after the other, but I’ve never can be reached at 220-6939, been around anyone who’s or at kchlum@shawmedia. done that,” Hueneburg said. com. Follow him on Twitter @ “I kind of have bragging rights NT_SportsEditor.

ing to cut my score and make it to state. I started golf my sophomore year and it was kind of more a less just a sport to throw in there. I kind of fell in love with it over the last couple of years.” The Rockets qualified for sectionals last year as a team and made it back behind Kody Velazquez (83), Jalen Bickett

(85), Grant Wasson (86) and Brayden Schulz (87). Velazquez and a few other teams such as Ottawa and Sterling said playing in Saturday’s La Salle-Peru Invitational prepared them for the regional even though it was cold and windy compared to the regional’s calm sunshine. “I shot an 83 here on Saturday,

deep to left with two out in the first, and Ozuna followed with a laser into the second deck in left for a 2-0 lead. It was the first set of consecutive playoff homers for the Cardinals since Wong and Randal Grichuk accomplished the feat in Game 2 of the 2015 NLDS against the Chicago Cubs. The Braves got one back on Albies’ sacrifice fly in the third, but Ozuna led off the fourth with another drive to left for the first multihomer playoff game for a Cardinals player since Carlos Beltran in Game 2 of the 2012 NLDS against Washington. Ozuna is batting .471 (8 for 17) with four RBIs in his first career postseason series. Pitching on three days of rest, Keuchel allowed three runs and four hits in 3 1/3 innings in his 11th career postseason start. SUPER SUB Braves outfielder Adam Duvall drove in a run for the third straight game. He is the first major leaguer with five RBIs and no starts in a single postseason series since Mark Lewis for Cincinnati in the 1995 NLDS against the Dodgers.

also. I did the same thing today as I did Saturday, I played better on the back than I did the front,” Velazquez said. “I just had a couple of holes that I had double bogies and I let them get in my head. I just kept playing and I had a birdie that helped me out. I basically just kept my head straight the hole day and didn’t let anything bother me. I noticed in my group I knew the course the most. I knew where to be and where not to be. “We’ve been hoping all season that we make it to state. We will try to tighten things up and hopefully have a better round at sectionals than we did today. Hopefully, my teammates and I can shoot lower scores and we get to state.” Mendota fell two-strokes shy of advancing as a team with its 343. However, four Trojans are still going to the sectional as Colton Scheppers shot an 84, Ethan Hanaman carded an 87, Taylor Joyce had an 88 and Zeke Hessenberger shot a 90. “We missed qualifying as a team by (two) strokes to Rock Falls,” Scheppers said. “That’s a tough loss but we have people moving on. That’s all that counts, really. We have four going, so it’s pretty much a team anyway. It’s going to be interesting because I’ve never been to a sectional. I don’t know what’s really going to happen but I have some good teammates with me that have been to a sectional before, so it should be a fun ride.” Brandon LaChance can be reached at 220-6995, or blachance@shawmedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @NT_ LaChance.

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the greens pretty well for playing here a lot.” Unlike their close calls of years past, the Bruins made it out comfortably, beating both Newark and Erie-Prophetstown by 17 strokes. Also scoring for the Bruins were junior Owen Espel (90), freshman Brendan Pillion (92) and sophomore Logan Humpage (97). “It was pretty sweet that we made it out. We knew Riverdale was going to get a spot. The other two were up for grabs,” Potthoff said. “We thought we had a chance to get one of them. We played good enough and now we’re going on to sectionals.” Bureau Valley’s DeVenney was the second individual not from an advancing team, shooting an 85. He would have liked to done better, but was pleased to move on again. “I hit the ball OK. Not as good as I have the last couple times. I’m working on peaking at the right time this year,” DeVenney said. “Last year I shot 80 at regionals and 86 at sectionals. I figure if I flip it, I can advance to state.” Things weren’t going so well for Smith either. He blew up on Hole No. 9 with a quadruple bogey and took a triple bogey on No. 10. He turned things around on rest of the back nine, however, parring six holes. He said he just had to put those two holes behind him. “I started hitting greens, striking the ball a lot better,” said Smith, who grabbed the 10th and final

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St. Bede freshman Brendan Pillion looks at his putt during the Class 1A St. Bede Regional. Pillion carded a 92 to help the Bruins place third to advance. qualifying spot. Jordan was the fifth individual qualifier, shooting an 88. He had one of the best shots of the day when he shot less than a foot from the cup on Hole No. 4 from 220 yards out on his third shot using a 4 hybrid.

He surprised himself qualifying, having started off the season poorly. “I started bad, but now I’m shooting good again,” said Jordan, noting he will need to putt better and hit the ball straight at sectional to qualify for state.

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From dusk until dawn no more Former 24/7 diners say staﬃng’s an issue By Ali Braboy NEWSTRIBUNE REPORTER

The days of eating fries and burgers from dusk till dawn in a diner have fallen by the wayside. Collin Giordano remembers his high school years spending early morning hours at Four Star Family Restaurant in Peru with friends after musicals, sporting events and other events. “We loved going to Four Star way back when because you could just sit there for hours and drink coffee, and they wouldn’t even bother you,” Giordano, 22, of Peru said. Four Star in Peru was open 24/7 for almost 20 years, but it’s been almost three years since the business ended serving people

the entire day. The business is now open 5 a.m.-10 p.m. every day. The task of finding staff to run the restaurant all day, every day was getting harder for those running the business, said one of the owners, Isa Purelku. Finding employees to work third shift was always tough, but the difficulty of finding people was getting even harder in recent years, he said. “It took a toll on us,” he said. He pointed out that every bar has food now, and people are more careful nowadays about going out after midnight, scared to get a DUI. Steak ‘n Shake in Peru ended being 24/7 over a year ago. “We have reduced our

How late are restaurants open? Four Star Family Restaurant in Peru: 5 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Steak ‘n Shake in Peru: 10 a.m.-midnight daily. IHOP in Peru: 6 a.m.-midnight Mondays-Fridays and open 24/7 Saturdays and Sundays. Denny’s in La Salle: Open 24/7. Both McDonald’s in Peru: Open 24/7.

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The ability to find a diner open all day, every day is becoming harder to locate in the area. Not more than four years ago, there were multiple local restaurants one could eat at all the hours of the day, but that number has continued to shrink. An owner of Four Star Family Restaurant said that staffing has become become harder over the years. want to just sit at the bar all day, every day diners hours at our Peru location he and his friends live. “Growing up in the and drink. You want to have gone by the wayside is due to staffing challenges. We have struggled to hire Illinois Valley, there’s re- go chill somewhere, eat because of the lack of jobs enough people to keep ally nothing to do. Once some food, get something in the area — “factory work the restaurant open 24 it gets into the later hours, in you and then go home,” left the area,” he said. hours, which necessitated you’re pretty much in one Giordano said. Curtis Faber of Mendota Ali Braboy can be reached the change,” said Judy spot, especially if you’re in Kadylak, senior vice presi- that age range. It affects remembers in the early at (815) 220-6931 and dent of marketing of Steak the area because it really 1960s and 70s when there countyreporter@newstrib. kind of contributes to the were at least three diners com. Follow her on Twitter ‘n Shake. When Four Star ended way the Illinois Valley is. that were open 24/7 in @NT_LaSalle. Former Mendota. being 24/7, Giordano and There’s nothing to do. NewsTribune reporter He recalled one 24/7 Brynn Twait contributed “When you get older, his friends would go to McDonald’s, IHOP, Steak and you go out to the bars, diner on U.S. 6 in down- to this article. ‘n Shake; he mentioned you want somewhere just town Peru that “used to be Denny’s is off the beaten to sit for awhile instead of packed.” He thinks the reason that path in relation to where just going home. You don’t

Company making Costco pajamas ﬂagged for forced labor By Martha Mendoza ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Donald Trump Administration is blocking shipments from a Chinese company making baby pajamas sold at Costco warehouses, after the foreign manufacturer was accused of forcing ethnic minorities locked in an intern-

ment camp to sew clothes against their will. The government is also blocking rubber gloves sold by industry leader Ansell whose customers include surgeons, mechanics and scientists around the U.S., accusing a Malaysian manufacturer of staﬃng its factories with migrants from Bangladesh, Nepal and

other countries who went into crushing debt from paying exorbitant recruitment fees. Imports of bone charcoal from Brazil that ﬁrms like Plymouth Technology and ResinTech Inc. used to remove contaminants in U.S. water systems, diamonds from Zimbabwe and gold from eastern Democratic

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The orders are used to hold shipping containers at the U.S. ports of entry until the agency can investigate the claims of wrongdoing. CBP did not release information about the companies that were importing the goods covered by last week’s detention orders. But The Associated Press tracked items to several

Republic of Congo, were stopped as well. U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Oct. 1 slapped rare detention orders on goods imported from an unprecedented ﬁve countries in one day based on allegations that people producing those items might be children, or adults subjected to forced labor.

Candy Corn with a Twist From Ferrara, the maker’s of BRACH’S, Trolli Sour Brite Candy Corn is scary delicious and a weirdly awesome treat to share this Halloween! Trolli Sour Brite Candy Corn, marries its signature dual-colors and ﬂavors with candy corn’s ubiquitous shape and texture. This new take on candy corn bursts with sour flavor combinations, including lemon and cherry, orange and lime and grape and strawberry.

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Stocks skid as US raises tensions ahead of China talks By Damian J. Troise AP BUSINESS WRITER

NEW YORK (AP) — Increased tensions ahead of U.S.-China trade negotiations knocked down stocks on Wall Street in early trading this morning and stretched the market’s losses deeper into a fourth week. The U.S. blacklisted a group of Chinese companies after claiming that their technology plays a role in the repression of China’s Muslim minority groups. The latest move casts more doubt on whether the world’s two largest economies will ﬁnd a resolution to their long-running and economically damaging trade war. Envoys from the U.S. and China are preparing for another round of negotiations this week. Technology stocks were among the biggest losers as chipmakers absorbed the impact of the latest U.S. restrictions on sales to China. The sector has been absorbing much of the volatility from swings in trade war sentiment because many of the companies face bigger risks to sales and supply chains. Several medical device makers knocked down health care stocks. Thermo Fisher fell 3.9% and Boston Scientiﬁc fell 4%. Banks also dropped as bond yields fell. Bank of America shed 2.4%. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 1.51% from 1.55% Monday in a signal that investors are heading for low-risk investments.

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Obituaries Daniel Purdy

Sharon Towne

Daniel M. Purdy, 88, of Sublette died Oct. 6, 2019, in OSF St. Paul Medical Center, Mendota. Mr. Purdy was born March 8, 1931, in Tulsa, Okla., the son of Glenn C. and Marguerite (McCullough) Purdy. Daniel was an engineer for Bucyrus-Erie in Milwaukee, as well as a professor at South Suburban College in Harvey for 25 years prior to his retirement. Daniel was a veteran of the Navy. He was a member of Sublette Union Church, where he taught Bible study. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Martha Purdy. Survivors include his friends and caregivers Kathy Marciniak, Carol McGuire, and June Winters. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in MihmJones Funeral Home in Amboy with Brian McWethy, Pastor of Grace Fellowship Church in Sublette, officiating. Burial will follow at Prairie Repose Cemetery in Amboy. Visitation will be Thursday, from 10 a.m. until services in the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online at www.thejonesfh.com.

Sharon J. Towne, 72, of Peru, died peacefully in her home Oct. 6, 2019, surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Holy Family Church, Oglesby, with the Very Rev. Gary Blake, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Peru City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of services Thursday in the church. Hurst Funeral Home, La Salle, is handling arrangements. Mrs. Towne was born July 19, 1947, in La Salle to Lawrence and Mabel (Erickson) Reinhard. She graduated from nursing school at St. Mary’s Hospital in La Salle. She was a surgical nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital, then a teacher’s aide at Washington School in Peru and retired from Heritage Manor in Peru. Sharon married Jim Towne on Feb. 4, 1967, in La Salle. She enjoyed going with her friends for lunches and going to the gambling boat. She was devoted to helping people cope with their cancer. Her greatest joy was her kids, grandchildren and grand pets. She was a member of Holy Family Church in Oglesby. Sharon is survived by her husband, Jim of Peru; one daughter, Tammy (Matt) O’Marah of Washington, Ill.; and one son, Brian (Sarah) Towne of La Salle; five grandchildren, Josh and Kaitlyn O’Marah, Tyler and Drew Towne and Cameron Erwin; one brother, Roger (Joanne) Reinhard of Shell Knob, Mo.; and one sisterin-law, Gloria Reinhard of Sacramento, Calif. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Ralph Reinhard. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Cops4Cancer. Online condolences may be viewed and remembrances shared at www. hurstfuneralhomes.com.

Joseph Cowan Joseph E. Cowan, 53, of La Salle died Oct. 6, 2019, in his home. Arrangements are pending with Ptak Funeral Home, Peru.

Charles ‘Chuck’ Newstrand Charles “Chuck” D. Newstrand, 57, of Tiskilwa, died Oct. 6, 2019 at his home. Services are pending at GrantJohnson Funeral Home, Princeton. OBITUARY DEADLINE 10 a.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 p.m. Friday for Saturday.

OmniHonors to recognize 5 artists this weekend New ‘emerging artists’ also will be honored at event at Senica’s Oak Ridge at La Salle The OmniHonors Awards Celebration presented by The Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund returns this weekend and will recognize five people from the community at a ceremony Sunday at Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf Club in La Salle. The celebration will recognize artists in categories including individual artist, arts advocate, arts educator, community impact and lifetime achievement. The awards celebration begins at 6:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, but cocktails will be served at 4:30 p.m. Buffet stations, desserts and cash bar will be available. Live music will be performed by Al and Jeannie Brown and the celebration will feature Ron McCutchan as the Master of Ceremonies. Nominees for the categories include Amanda Weygand, Anne Badger, Brock Sondgeroth, Chris Coughlin, Donald Grant

Zellmer, Glen Gerrard, Illinois Small Business Development Center, Jessica Presnak, Kari Matuszewski, Open Space Art Gallery and Studios, O.V. (Verne) Shaffer, Phil Whaley, Rachel Brisbois, Star Union Spirits, Tangled Roots Brewing Company/ Lone Buffalo and WCMY/ WRKX Radio. Unlike previous years, the recipients of the awards will not be announced until the event. A new recognition for “emerging artists” from Starved Rock County was also added this year. The OmniHonors celebration was created by Bill Jankowski and the trustees of OmniArts. Reservations are available through Wednesday. Tickets are $50 per person and $350 for a table of eight. Registration is available at srccf.org or by calling the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation at (815) 252-2906.

NEWCOMERS FLETCHER — Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Fletcher (Joscelyn Pohar), boy, Judsen David, Sept. 26, Baylor Scott and White Medical Center, McKinney, Texas. Maternal grandparents are David and Chris Pohar of LaSalle. Paternal grandparents are Todd and Gayle Fletcher of Iroquois. POLICE REPORTS Jonathan A. Sikes, 34, of 1001 Fifth Ave., Mendota was charged with no valid driver’s license at 10:29 p.m. Oct. 3 at Lincoln Avenue and 15th Street, Mendota police said in a report issued Tuesday.

Cody G. Fleming, 20, of Ottawa was charged with driving under the influence, driving under the influence with a blood-alcohol content over .08 and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident at 5:43 a.m. Sunday on East 15th and North 2975th roads in Ottawa Township, La Salle County Sheriff’s Office said. Derrick J. Brown, 25, of Peoria was charged with driving while suspended and speeding and was picked up at 3:22 p.m. Sunday on Route 18 in Magnolia Township on a Williamson County warrant for failure to appear (traffic), Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said. PRINCETON — James A. Thomas, 30, of 2131 Cherry Lane, Princeton was charged with domestic battery at 12:29 p.m. Sept. 15 at his residence, according to Bureau County Sheriff’s Department today. WALNUT — A 17 yearold male, no address provided, was charged with improper lane usage and failure to report an accident at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at 1200 East Street, ½ mile north of 2500 North Avenue, south of Walnut, according to Bureau County Sheriff’s Department today. SEATONVILLE — Jennifer L. Redlin, 28, of 906 E. Brookie Ave., Seatonville was charged with criminal trespass to residence at 2:33 p.m. Sept. 18 at her residence, according to Bureau County Sheriff’s Department today. BUDA — Paul C. Hayden, 36, of 1014 S. Euclid Ave., Princeton was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a hypodermic needle and criminal trespass to property at 4:35 p.m. Sept. 18 at U.S. 40 at the railroad tracks, according to Bureau County Sheriff’s Department today.

BRIEFS session of methamphetamine and theft, according to a Bureau County Sheriff’s Department’s report today. PRINCETON — Ralph A. Wedekind, 60, of 302 E. Hennepin St., Mark was charged with speeding and improper lane usage at 11:58 p.m. Sept. 20 at Interstate 180 at south U.S. 26, according to Bureau County Sheriff’s Department’s report this week. LAMOILLE — Seth M. Kilburg, 22, of 122 W. Mildred St., Preston, Iowa was charged with failure to report an accident, leaving the scene of an accident and failure to give information at 7:46 a.m. Sept. 22 at U.S. 92, 1/4 mile west of 2400 East. Street, according to Bureau County Sheriff’s Department’s report this week. WALNUT — Bradley J. Crawford, 33, of 9167 2425 North Ave., Walnut was charged with criminal damage to property at 4:17 p.m. Sept. 23 at 109 W. Walnut St., according to Bureau County Sheriff’s Department’s report this week. MANLIUS — Bradley J. Crawford, 33, of 9167 2425 North Ave., Walnut was charged with false 911 call at 3:15 p.m. Sept. 24 at 9080 2125 North Ave., according to Bureau County Sheriff’s Department’s report this week. SHEFFIELD — John D. Engelbreacht Jr., 54, of 19 SW Fourth St., Apt. 605, Galva was picked up on a Henry County warrant for theft at 9:09 a.m. Sept. 27 at 16763 645 East St., according to Bureau County Sheriff’s Department’s report this week. WALNUT — Bradley J. Crawford, 33, of 9167 2425 North Ave., Walnut was picked up on an unspecified warrant for no firearms owner card (FOID) at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday at Wyanet/ Walnut Road, according to Bureau County Sheriff’s Department. SHEFFIELD — Miriam Bonilla, 26, of 610 E. Seventh St., Kewanee was charged with operation of an uninsured vehicle and Maria Bonilla, 22, of the same address was charged with illegal transportation of alcohol by a passenger at 4:24 a.m. Sunday att U.S. 6 at 645 East Street, according to Bureau County Sheriff’s Department.

MARRIAGE LICENSES Estevan Cantu of Crest Hill and Marissa Christine Morin of Crest Hill Derek Jeffrey Busch of Tonica and Katherine Ann Carmean of Tonica PRINCETON — Robin Michael Vincent Rosegay M. Shepard, 64, of 2930 Landcastle Drive, Pueblo, of Darien and Rachel Marie White of Darien Colo., was charged with operation of an uninsured Gabriel Brian Smith of vehicle at 9 p.m. Sept. 18 Palatine and Jacqueline in the 1600 block of N. Nicole Castillo of Lake Main Street, according to Zurich Bureau County Sheriff’s Michael Lee Schmitt of Department today. Holly, Mich. and KelLeigh Jean Veith of Holly, Mich. VAN ORIN — Michelle Shaun Michael Petre of R. Wilkinson, 40, of 1407 Peru and Melissa Michelle W, 23rd St., Sterling was Wellens of Peru picked up at 6:28 p.m. Aaron Paul Angelico of Sept. 19 at 27860 2595 East St. on a Lee County Marseilles and Tammy warrant for failure to Renee Rutherford of appear on charges of pos- Marseilles

Water Street water main break affects entire west side of Peru

Helicopter wheel found in ceiling

As a precautionary measure, Peru residents from Peoria Street west to the city limits are “asked to place themselves under a boil order if they experienced no water pressure, the public works department announced today. A city crew repaired a broken water main on Water Street this morning.

LYNWOOD, Ill. (AP) — The owner of a suburban Chicago flight school is taking responsibility for a wheel found lodged in the ceiling of a house over the weekend. Amy Summers of SummerSkyz Inc. of Lansing says the wheel that homeowner Linda Taylor-Whitt found hanging from the ceiling of their bathroom late Saturday is a helicopter ground-handling wheel. Taylor-Whitt says she and her family discovered the wheel and the damage it caused when they returned from dinner. She says Summers has been in touch with her and explained what happened.

The boil order will remain in effect until water quality tests confirm the water meets safe drinking water standards, according to the city. Residents in the area may also experience rusty water and/or low water pressure. Residents may try running the cold water for a few minutes.

school report, discussion of responses to poll questions and public communications to the board.

Starved Rock Lock visitors center closing for two days Musician For the safety of presents ‘Songs visitors, the Illinois from the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center will be closed Wednesday Valley’ at Henry and Thursday while a construction project is being completed. For more information, contact the Visitor Center at (815) 667-4054. They should reopen on Friday at normal hours 9 a.m.-5p.m.

Need a hand? Learn about TCOC tonight Vanessa Hoffeditz will discuss all the programs that Tri-County Opportunities Council has to offer during a meeting at 6 p.m. today at the Granville branch of the Putnam County Public Library.

Magnolia library hosts movie night MAGNOLIA — The Putnam County Public Library’s Magnolia branch will host a movie night (“Sweet Home Alabama”) at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10. Snacks will be provided.

Fieldcrest invites public to forum on poll, buildings RUTLAND — Fieldcrest High School announced a “meet the board forum” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Rutland American Legion. The agenda calls for the board to recite its vision statement, and an open forum will follow. The agenda also includes a State of the

HENRY — Daniel Watkins will perform “Songs from the Illinois River Valley” at 7 p.m. at Henry Public Library. For many years John Hartford traveled up and down the Illinois River singing and performing his music. His music would eventually inspire a new generation of poets and songwriters throughout the river valley, including Watkins. In addition to his own songs and experiences, Watkins will share the music of Hartford and other local musicians nspired by Hartford’s legacy. Those include well-known songwriters such as Chicago Farmer and Ben Wright of the Henhouse Prowlers. For further information, call Henry Public Library at (309) 364-2516.

Dalzell reading meters this week DALZELL — Reading of water meters in the Village of Dalzell has begun this week.

Kinzinger making the rounds GRANVILLE — U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) will appear for a school assembly and answer questions from students 12:30 p.m.-1:20 p.m. Thursday at Putnam County High School.

Two La Salle County brews win gold medals OTTAWA — Illinois Beer Festival judges blind-tasted hundreds of beers from craft breweries across Illinois, awarding two gold medal to Tangled Roots Brewing Co., the company announced this morning. Winning entries included the Vermilion River Weiss, which has been a staple at the brewpub since opening in 2016, and the Intercontinental Pilsner, which debuted in 2019. The Intercontinental Pilsner is brewed with malted barley grown in Ottawa and hops from Germany, blending local flavors with those of the European continent. “It’s very exciting to

win a medal for a beer like this,” said Mike Billy, brewery operations manager. “Not only is it a great German-style pilsner, but it also shows the quality and uniqueness that we can create using ingredients grown right here in Starved Rock Country.” The beer has a mild but present hop bitterness with hints of citrus and melon blended with a refreshing bread-like character from the Ottawagrown malts. Vermilion River Weiss won gold in the Weissbier category. This light-bodied traditional Bavarian Hefeweizen has a hazy straw color with flavors and aromas of banana and hints of clove.

California crooks steal duffel bag full of snakes SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Call it serpent surprise. Or a snake mistake. A California reptile lover says thieves who made off with his duffel bag probably thought they were taking swag. But it was full of snakes. Brian Gundy, who breeds and sells reptiles through his business, For Goodness Snakes, had given a presentation at Martin Luther King Library in downtown San Jose on Saturday and left

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his gear in a parking garage to retrieve his car. When he returned, he found a duffel bag containing three pythons and a lizard was gone. Gundy tells KRON-TV two snakes were later found in a dumpster but he’s worried about the safety of the other reptiles. He’s filed a police report and hopes garage surveillance video and help from the public will help catch the thieves.

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LaSalle Elementary School District 122 is seeking: Full Time Custodian 2nd Shift. High School degree or equivalent required. Job related experience is desired. Duties include: to provide custodial services at assigned site(s); ensuring an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff and visitors. Performs a variety of special cleaning operations and assists in preparing facilities for classroom activities, building operations, and school events. Specific skills are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Email resume and letter of recommendation to employment@lasalleschool s.net or hand deliver/mail to the District Office at 1165 Saint Vincent Ave, LaSalle, IL 61301.

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LEGAL NOTICE OF HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING/ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PERU, ILLINOIS Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Planning/ Zoning Commission of the City of Peru, Illinois, on Wednesday, the 23rd day of October, 2019, at the hour of 6:00 p.m. in the City Municipal Building, 1901 Fourth Street, Peru, Illinois, at which time and place the Planning/Zoning Commission will consider the Petition of Sidlyd Investments, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company (hereinafter “Petitioner”), seeking rezoning, waivers, variances, and approval of the Final Plat of Subdivision of Lot 2 in CVS Pharmacy Addition, A Planned Development, to the City of Peru, IL for property generally located southeast of the intersection of Shooting Park Road and IL Route 251 in Peru, IL, containing approximately 18.67 acres, legally described as follows: PARCEL 1: Lot One (1) in Lucas Enterprise Subdivision to the City of Peru, being a part of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 32, Township 34 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in the City of Peru, County of LaSalle, State of Illinois, subject to all covenants and restrictions of record; PARCEL 2: Lot Two (2) of the Re-subdivision of Lots 2 and 3 of Lucas Enterprise Subdivision to the City of Peru, LaSalle County, State of Illinois, according to the Plat thereof recorded July 6, 2007 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of LaSalle County as Document No. 200716394 (“Property”) The Petitioner requests to rezone the Property from a B-2 Neighborhood Shopping District to a Planned Development and seeks simultaneous approval of the Preliminary Plat and Final Plat of the proposed Subdivision of Lot 2 in CVS Pharmacy Addition, A Planned Development, to the City of Peru, IL. The proposed Subdivision of Lot 2 in CVS Pharmacy Addition would consist of Lot A containing 1.555+ acres, Lot B containing 0.499+ acres, Lot C containing 1.035+ acres, Lot D containing 3.916+ acres, and Lot E containing 11.548+ acres. The Petitioner requests the following waivers from the City of Peru Zoning Ordinance: (a) that a market analysis be submitted with a preliminary planned development application pursuant to Section 14.03(c)(1)k.; (b) that a traffic analysis be submitted with a preliminary planned development application pursuant to Section 14.03(c)(1)l.; and (c) that a cost and benefit analysis be submitted with a preliminary planned development application pursuant to Section 14.03(c)(1)m. The Petitioner further prays for the following: (a) Waiver of all fees and impact fees including but not limited to, the plat review fee, the plan review fee, the construction inspection fee, water and sewer acreage fees, water and sewer front footage fees, and infrastructure construction inspection fees; (b) Waiver of the submission of subdivision improvement drawings before approval of the Plat; (c) Waiver of curb and gutter requirements under Section 11.03B.7 of the City of Peru Subdivision Ordinance (d) Waiver of the requirement under the City of Peru Subdivision and Site Development Regulations Ordinance No. 3229 (“Subdivision Ordinance”) that sidewalks be constructed under Article XI, Section 11.01 A; (e) Waiver of the requirement under the Subdivision Ordinance that a Preliminary Plat be prepared and submitted for approval under Article III; (f) Waiver of the requirement that a subdivision security be obtained from the subdivider pursuant to Article XII, Section 12.02 A of the Subdivision Ordinance; and (g) For such other relief as may be equitable and just. Copies of the Petition and Final Plat of Lot 2 in CVS Pharmacy Addition, a Planned Development, are available for public inspection at the Office of the Peru City Clerk during normal business hours. All persons desiring to appear and be heard with regard to said Petition may appear at the time and place specified above. Dated at Peru, Illinois, this 8th day of October, A.D., 2019. Planning/Zoning Commission of the City of Peru, Illinois By:Cary Miller Chairman (October 8, 2019)

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LEGAL Notice of City of LaSalle Planning Commission Public Hearing and Meeting PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby provided of a public hearing that will take place on the 23rd day of October, 2019 before the City of LaSalle Planning Commission at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 745 Second Street, LaSalle, Illinois, concerning the following matters and matters related thereto: 1. Consideration of petition and request of Varsha Chipala Satish on behalf of Summit Solar Solutions, LLC, a South Carolina LLC, doing business amongst other places, in La Salle County, Illinois for a Special Use Permit to construct a roof-mounted solar development, endeavor with related fixtures and appurtenances on a parcel of real estate which premises are presently owned by Ashraf and Michelle Bakr and commonly known as 355 Ninth Street, which premises are presently zoned R-3, Two Family Residence within the City of La Salle and related matters which real estate premises, including all improvements thereon and all appurtenances thereto, located in the County of LaSalle and State of Illinois, are more specifically described as follows: The south 85’ feet of Lot 1, Block 11 of Brown’s, David Subdivision within the City of La Salle, County of La Salle and State of Illinois, and that additionally for informational purposes the real estate PIN is 18-15-110-016. 2. Consideration of potential amendment to the City of La Salle Zoning Ordinance No. 590 as the same has been from time to time amended and corresponding code sections, including but not limited to, Chapter 153 and Sections 153.002, 153.023 R-1 therein regard to giving consideration to amending provisions in regard to when, and if accessory structures (including, but not limited to garages) would be allowed to be constructed and maintained in R-1, Single Family Residence Districts and R-2, Single Family Residence Districts, including, but not necessarily being limited to circumstances wherein there will be no compliant residential structure constructed on the lot, and/or also wherein the owner of the adjoining lot will be different from the owner of the premises wherein the “accessory structure” is being requested and other potential amendments to the City of La Salle Zoning Code in any manner related thereto. 3. Consideration of potential amendments to the City of La Salle Zoning Ordinances, including Ordinance Number 590 as the same has been from time to time amended in the corresponding City Code, including, but not limited to, provisions within Chapter 153, Sections 153.002 Definitions, and in regard to consideration of whether, in what circumstances, and/or in what zoning districts, cannabis dispensary business establishments, cannabis growth and/ or manufacturing businesses, and cannabis social areas may be allowed, including, but not being limited to, consideration of allowances as defined within provisions of the recently enacted State of Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act and any and all other matters related in any matter to the growth, manufacturing, sale and/or use of cannabis within the corporate limits of the City of La Salle and matters related thereto. That in connection with the above request and matters related thereto, the Planning Commission of the City of LaSalle may take such action, make appropriate findings, and make such recommendations as the Planning Commission of the City of LaSalle may deem appropriate in the circumstances for recommendation and/or consideration thereof to the City Council in the appropriate of exercise of discretion of the Planning Commission of the City of LaSalle, including making recommendations in connection with any modifications of said requests as the Planning Commission may deem appropriate in the circumstances, all of which may also be subject to and contingent upon such further covenants, terms, provisions and restrictions as the Planning Commission of the City of La Salle may deem appropriate in the circumstances at the time of said Planning Commission Hearing and/or any continuance and/or reconvening of the same, all of which will be held pursuant to and consistent with the law in such cases, including, but not being limited to all parties being provided an opportunity to be heard and to examine and to cross-examine all potential witnessed. City of LaSalle, Illinois Planning Commission By: /s/ Tom Pigati, Chairman (October 8, 2019)

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Director of Parks, Recreation, Special Events The City of Peru is seeking applicants for a Director of Parks, Recreation, and Special Events. This full-time position will be responsible for developing, organizing, promoting, and directing the recreational programs and the special events within the City. Qualifications include experience in managing various recreation programs and coordinating special events with the ability to prepare promotional and marketing materials. College degree in related field preferred. Criminal background check required and must reside within 10 miles of Peru city limits within six months of hire. Send resume including employment history and education no later than October 31, 2019 to: City of Peru Attn: Human Resources P.O. Box 299 Peru, IL 61354 Fax: 815-223-9489 Phone: 815-223-0061 kreese@peru.il.us www.peru.il.us EOE Utility Billing Clerk The City of Peru is accepting resumes for a full-time Utility Billing Clerk. Responsibilities will include, but not limited to, calculating and preparing bills, entering payments, generating reports, and assisting customers. Requirements include a minimum of three years clerical experience and strong communication skills (both oral and written). Associates degree and experience in accounting or related field preferred. Must reside within 10 miles of Peru city limits within six months of hire. Send resume including employment history and education no later than October 31, 2019 to: City of Peru Attn: Human Resources P.O. Box 299 Peru, IL 61354 Fax: 815-223-9489 Phone: 815-223-0061 kreese@peru.il.us www.peru.il.us EOE

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