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Will cannabis come to town? La Salle opens the door for manufacturing and dispensing By Ali Braboy

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No one has showed interest yet in manufacturing and dispensing cannabis in La Salle, but city officials showed their support for the possibility in the future. Monday night at the city council meeting, the council approved an ordinance making it possible for a future where people could create a facility in town that would dispense or manufacture cannabis. “No one appeared to object at the planning commission hearing,” said city attorney Jim McPhedran. Alderman Jerry Reynolds was the only “no” vote. Alderman Tom Ptak was absent. The ordinance would allow a dispensary facility in C-2- C-3, M-1 and M-2 zoning. A cultivation and craft growing facility can only be in M-1 and M-2 zoning. Any potential facility would also have to apply for and follow the process on obtaining special use permits. The facility may not be located within 1,500 feet of the property line of a pre-existing public or private nursery, preschool, primary or secondary school, day care center, or residential care home. Learning centers/vocational/ trade centers are not classified as school in this section. The facility may not be located in a residential dwelling unit or 250 feet from the property line of residential zoning. FINGERS CROSSED FOR LA SALLE City employees will present tomorrow in the hopes the city receives money to make Prairie Lake and the surrounding land accessible. Right now, there isn’t an easy way to get to the scenic 143 acres of undeveloped land in La Salle that includes a 15-acre lake, but La Salle wants to make it possible for everyone to visit this beautiful “gem.” La Salle’s economic development director Katherine Koyak and city engineer Brian Brown will make a presentation today to the Department of Natural Resources in the hopes La Salle will receive a grant to open up 143 acres of undeveloped land, which includes a 15 acre stocked lake. The grant would give the city See LA SALLE Page A2

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Too cold for bridge work? Not this year. High river levels continue to plague Utica bridge construction and the project supervisor said workers will be out erecting steel beams through Thanksgiving, and maybe even as Christmas approaches. Motorists are reminded to watch for workers and lay off the gas.

Bridge work to go past Thanksgiving Relentless flooding could push Utica span’s steel work to mid-December By Tom Collins

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If you’re headed over the Illinois River to or from Utica, then please slow down. Despite the cold and recent snow, workers still will be out there plugging away at the new Route 178 bridge. And they’ll be there even after Thanksgiving rolls around. “They’ll be out that late for sure,” said Kyle Videgar, con-

struction engineer for the Illinois Department of Transportation. “It’ll probably be closer to mid-December.” Why is there a chance workers could spot Santa Claus flying overhead in his sleigh? You can thank Old Man River for that. Videgar confirmed bridge construction was impeded and delayed by a bad combination of cold, rain, high river levels and early snow. He said workers are trying to link steel beams before New Year’s Eve and they will get it done. “And next year, weather dependent, we’ll start on the decking of the bridge,” he said. Utica police chief Rodney Damron echoed the call for villagers — all travelers, really — to take a foot off the gas as they ap-

proach the bridge, mindful that worker safety is paramount. That said, Damron acknowledged the project has gone on long enough and become sufficiently familiar to motorists that people generally are abiding by the signage and posted limits. “People have been really good so far,” Damron said, “but they still should be cautious.” Construction doesn’t seem to have disrupted tourism, either. The Burgoo Festival was roundly deemed a success — Videgar said he was made aware of no construction-related issues — and the village is poised, with a good Christmas shopping season, to have one of its strongest retail years ever. Whether bridge contractors do their Christmas shopping

after completing the day’s bridge work depends on Old Man River, who’s been in a decidedly bad mood of late. The good news is the Illinois River, which stood 3 feet above flood stage Monday morning, receded more than a foot in 24 hours and the current levels are nowhere high enough to prompt evacuation warnings in Utica. The bad news is the area remains under a flood warning through Friday evening and the warning was supposed to have lapsed Sunday. Last week’s rain and snow resulted in the flood warning being extended five full days. It’s been a theme all year, actually. See BRIDGE Page A2

Forecast calls for continued high water in Great Lakes TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A new forecast says Great Lakes levels are likely to remain unusually high and may set additional records. Storms over Lakes Michigan, Huron and Superior caused beach erosion, flooding and damage to seawalls and roads. Lake levels this summer neared the tops of or slightly covered many small Lake Michigan docks and jetties, threatening damage and creating boating hazards. Some dock owners and harbor operators have been adding higher, outer walls or berms, and building owners in some lakeshore towns have been pumping out lake water seepage almost constantly to keep basements and crawl spaces dry. The U.S. Army Corps of

Engineers office in Detroit on Monday released its outlook for the next six months. Hydrologist Keith Kompoltowicz says a wet October interrupted the usual fall drop-off of water levels. Kompoltowicz says all five Great Lakes are expected to resume their seasonal decline. But they’ll remain well above normal and will be higher in January than they were at the beginning of this record-setting year. He says Huron and Michigan are likely to set monthly records in February, while Superior will come close. Kompoltowicz says a lengthy ROBERT FRANKLIN/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE VIA AP, FILE dry spell would be required to Waves crash over a breakwater at Michigan City, Ind. Lakes Superior and reverse the trend. Erie reached record highs this year and Lakes Huron and Michigan have been near record highs. A rainy October halted the usual seasonal decline. It’s a The NewsTribune contributed to this report. remarkable turnaround, as the lakes were near record lows in 2013.

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would be stepping down from her position earlier this year, the Princeton firefighters union came to her and asked to negotiate a union contact before her departure. The contract won’t go into efBy Goldie Rapp fect until May 1, 2020, but with SHAW MEDIA Skaggs’ good record with doing three favorable union contracts PRINCETON — With with the city without the need Princeton City Manager Rachel of an attorney, union members Skaggs’ announcement that she figured why not try negotiations

while she was still around. This work went on without some city council members knowing, until last week when Skaggs emailed them an update on what she was working on. The idea that the negotiations went on without some of the council members knowing didn’t sit well with council member Ray Mabry, which is one of the reasons why he cast the lone “no” vote for the firefighters

union contact during Monday’s regular city council meeting. The firefighters union contract passed 4-1 on Monday. But before the vote, Mabry expressed his concern about not knowing negotiations were taking place until last week, and he wished the city would wait to vote on a contract until after the incoming city manager had a chance to review it. See PRINCETON Page A5

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Hispanic man: Acid attacker accused him of invading US By Ivan Moreno ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee police arrested a man suspected of throwing battery acid on a Hispanic man who says his attacker asked him, “Why did you come here and invade my country?” Police said Monday they arrested a 61-year-old white man suspected in Friday night’s attack, but they have not released his name. Police said they are investigating the case as a hate crime and charges are expected Tuesday. Mahud Villalaz suﬀered second-degree burns to his face. He said the attack happened after a man confronted him about how he had parked his car and accused him of being in the U.S. illegally. Villalaz, 42, is a U.S. cit-

izen who immigrated from Peru. The attack comes amid a spike in hate crimes directed at immigrants that researchers and experts on extremism say is tied to mainstream political rhetoric. Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett expressed shock at the attack and blamed President Donald Trump for inciting hatred against minorities. The president has repeatedly referred to migrants attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border as an “invasion.” “To single out someone because they’re from a Hispanic origin is simply wrong. And we know what’s happening,” Barrett, a Democrat, said. “Everybody knows what’s happening. It’s because the president is talking about it on a daily basis that people feel they have license to go after Hispanic people. And it’s wrong.”

White House spokesman Judd Deere said the Trump administration has “repeatedly condemned racism, bigotry and violence.” “The only person responsible for this heinous act is the person who committed it, and it’s disgusting the mayor of Milwaukee would rather point the ﬁnger at the president of the United States for political reasons instead (of) responsibly confronting the violence in his own community,” Deere said in a statement. A report last year by the AntiDefamation League said extreme anti-immigrant views have become part of the political mainstream in recent years through sharp rhetoric by anti-immigration groups and politicians, including Trump. Surveillance video shows the confrontation but does not include audio.

Villalaz told reporters on Saturday that he was headed into a Mexican restaurant for dinner when a man approached him and told him, “You cannot park here. You are doing something illegal.” He said the man also accused him of being in the U.S. illegally and of invading the country. He said he ignored the man and moved his truck to another block. But when he returned to the restaurant, the man was waiting for him with an open bottle, Villalaz said. The man again accused him of being in the U.S. illegally, Villalaz said. He then told the man that he was a citizen and that “everybody came from somewhere else here,” Villalaz said. That’s when he says the man tossed acid at him. Villalaz turned his head, and the liquid hit the left side of his face.

Maryland police: Man fatally stabbed over Popeyes sandwich OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — A man fatally stabbed another customer outside of a Maryland Popeyes restaurant in a fight over the recently rereleased chicken sandwich, police say. The two men were waiting in line at an Oxon Hill Popeyes on Monday night when one of the men accused the other of cutting in front of him in a line specifically for ordering chicken sandwiches, Prince George’s County police spokeswoman Jennifer Donelan told news outlets. The fight then spilled outside where one of the men stabbed the other, according to police. The 28-year-old victim was

from the Washington area, police say. He was taken to a hospital, where he died less than an hour later. Police are still looking for the suspect and have called on him to surrender, Donelan added. The victim and the suspect’s identities haven’t been released. Popeyes resumed selling its chicken sandwich on Sunday. First released Aug. 12, the chain credited popular demand to its supply selling out by the end of that month. It’s also been credited with causing long lines and hours-long waits across the county.

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Suspect in shooting of trick-or-treater to remain in custody CHICAGO (AP) — A judge has ordered that a 15-year-old boy suspected of shooting a 7-yearold Chicago trick-or-treater should remain in custody. The Chicago Tribune reports that Judge Patricia Mendoza

issued her ruling at a hearing Monday during which prosecutors said they are seeking medical records from the Halloween night shooting on Chicago’s West Side. Prosecutors say the teen was

with a group of people that approached a man they believed was a gang member and told him they belonged to a rival gang before the suspect allegedly shot the girl in the neck and the man in the hand.

The girl was in critical and stable condition the next day. On Monday, Stroger Hospital did not immediately provide a condition update. The 15-year-old hasn’t been identiﬁed because he’s a juvenile.

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money to create a walking path from Rotary Park to Prairie Lake. There will be 110 total presenters, and about 70 will receive grant money (about $29 million will be distributed). Koyak said they should know by January if La Salle is awarded the money. LA SALLE’S CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS STARTS NEXT WEEK The always popular Celebration of Lights will start Nov. 15 with 30 new displays. The display is located at Rotary Park.

Teacher saves caged puppy from drowning in Illinois lake CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — A teacher who rescued a caged puppy from drowning in a cold central Illinois lake over the weekend says the dog had been “clearly abused.” Bryant Fritz, who teaches middle school science at Next Generation School in Champaign, was preparing to ﬁsh Saturday when he found a black and white puppy submerged in rising water and trapped inside of a dog crate in Kaufman Lake.

Fritz told The News-Gazette on Sunday that he waded into waist-high, freezing water in the Champaign lake before reaching the cage. “It was pretty clear the dog had been in the cold water for several hours. I immediately pulled her out of the water and dragged the crate to the shore,” he said. He then realized the dog had other medical issues. “When I got her up to the shore, there was blood all over

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the place,” Fritz said. “She was missing a bunch of fur on the back side, and the bottom of her paws were missing skin. She probably weighed 15 to 20 pounds; she was definitely a puppy. She was shaking so bad. Her eyes were shut. She was so miserable.” He took the dog to his truck, turned up the heat as high as he could and headed to the University of Illinois Veterinary Hospital, where he had called

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The river has ﬂooded multiple times and work has been abruptly halted due to weather that can best be described as inclement. How many days has the Illinois River been at ﬂood stage or higher? Starved Rock Lock and Dam didn’t immediately have a year-to-date tally, but estimated the river has been swelled six

ahead to staﬀ to let them know he was coming. On the way, he stopped at his house to wrap the puppy in a blanket “to get her as warm as possible.” University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine spokeswoman Chris Beuoy noted the puppy has been responding favorably to treatment for hypothermia. The hospital’s staﬀ also cleaned the wounds and put her on antibiotics and pain medicine.

months, meaning 180 of 309 days have seen the river suﬃciently swollen to impede construction. “2019 was — no, is — a difficult construction season thus far,” Videgar said. “Between various weather delays, river elevations among other things, it’s been challenging.” Tom Collins can be reached at (815) 2206930 or TCollins@shawmedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @NT_Court.

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Donated items welcome for men and women in U.S. Armed Forces

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You can support those who serve in the Armed Forces by dropping off donations now through Friday, Nov. 8 at Edward Jones in downtown La Salle, 425 First St., Suite 2, La Salle. Edward Jones cannot accept gift cards, cash or checks as donations. For more information, call (815) 780-8440.

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Learn about greeting card crafting at Peru library Saturday

By Kim Shute

Want to get started crafting greeting cards, gift bags and more? A Card Making and More class, a hands-on open house, will be 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, where designer Chris Pozzi will demonstrate techniques and answer questions about free library classes for ’tweens, teens and adults beginning January 2020. Visit the crafting stations to experience tools and accessories, learn workspace organization, secrets to building a craft closet, and make a sample card for this holiday season. To participate, register at Peru Public Library, call (815) 223-0229, or email perulibrary@ perulibrary.org.

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Local business owner notes efforts by area residents during fire Laurie Loger, manager of the Shell gas station in La Salle, told the NewsTribune additional information on Monday morning about the Sunday apartment fire on Third Street in La Salle. She said that Rob Ruppert told her to call 911, and then he and Connie Donelson both ran across the street into the apartment building to make sure people were getting out of the building.

Donate winter clothes Tuesdays and Thursdays in La Salle Shepherd’s Closet and Food Pantry is seeking donations of coats, hats, gloves and blankets for the needy. Drop-off times are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays or Thursdays at the pantry, 1119 Eighth St., La Salle. Pickup can be arranged by calling Servants Heart Fellowship at (815) 894-2075 or (815) 488-2077.

La Salle KCs to hold Saturday steak fry Knights of Columbus Calvert Council 792 in La Salle will hold a steak fry 5-8 p.m. Saturday in council chambers, 209 Gooding St., La Salle. Meals are $15 and include baked potato and desserts.

Spring Valley’s Lucia Haase has several poems in new anthology A poetry anthology for sale on Amazon, “Symphonies of the Wild Hearted,” edited by A.B. Baird publishing has 23 poems from Lucia Haase of Spring Valley. It’s available in paperback and Kindle versions. Haase has been writing poetry for about 20 years, an has been published in eight books. She either published or had poems included in three chapbooks before that.

IVCC hosts Native American music and dance program Nov. 18 Author and speaker Kim Sigafus of the Ojibwa Nation will discuss Native American music and dance and lead a drum circle at noon Monday, Nov. 18 at Illinois Valley Community College, in Room CTC124 of the new building on the east side of the Oglesby campus. The event sponsored by the IVCC diversity team is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Amanda Cook Fesperman at amanda_cookfesperman@ivcc. edu.

Clerk’s office to close Monday The Peru city clerk’s office and city departments will be closed Monday, Nov. 11 for the Veterans Day holiday. Garbage and recycling pickup will not be affected. Leaf vacuuming will be one day late all week.

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Jeff Ellis, president of La Salle State Bank, took the lead plunge before the DuckY DerbY, and Girl Scouts (below) helped to distribute ducks, which also went down the slide.

YMCA’s DuckY DerbY — Strong Kids campaign raises $46,000 The first Illinois Valley YMCA DuckY DerbY event Sunday raised $46,000 for Strong Kids Campaign that reaches out to support those in need. Last year the Illinois Valley Y in Peru gave nearly $200,000 in scholarship assistance to those who needed child care, swim lessons, after-school care, tumbling and more to provide affordable Y programs. The Y recognized Head Duck Jeff Ellis, who is president of La Salle State Bank, and Peggy Cain, Y Development Director “for their important work in making a stronger community through the Y.” Winners and their prizes included: 1st Prize — $2,500, Bill and Judy Chapman 2nd — one-week stay in an oceanfront condo in Myrtle Beach, Kaitlin Smith 3 rd — three-night stay in Wisconsin Dells, Nick Gengler

Spring Valley City Council this week approved a $5,000 facade grant to a business owner looking to update his building front. Bill Elliot of Elliot’s Last Pour will put the funds toward a $12,500 stone front to his establishment, which will occupy a portion of the former Time On The Water Outdoors building along Route 89 and north of the Illinois River. The council also approved the application of a resident on Third Street to install a concrete driveway with new approach that would require a curb cutout. Aldermen approved the request on the condition that the work is overseen by the city to ensure it is done properly The legislative committee advised that they have been in communication with Spring Valley Police Chief Kevin Sangston regarding cannabis legislation. Sangston advised the committee to review legislation set by the state before introducing ordinances regarding cannabis usage within the city. Residents are advised to keep leaves on berms and not roadways as city leaf cleanup continues. Tom Collins can be reached at (815) 220-6930 or TCollins@ shawmedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @NT_Court.

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House caught fire again Second fire destroys upper floor of apartment house By Craig Sterrett and Ali Braboy

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Oglesby hires economic developer By Tom Collins

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Oglesby soon will have a new economic developer. Monday, the Oglesby City Council placed on file a motion to hire Jeff Ratajczak in a parttime role, compensated at $25 per hour not to exceed 1,000 hours a year. Commissioner Tom Argubright said Ratajczak is a small-business owner who impressed at his interview with his creativity. “I think he’s going to be great for the city,” Argubright said. NEWSTRIBUNE PHOTO/TOM COLLINS Ratajczak is the first tasked Sgt. Robert Stone of Oglesby police accepts a plaque honoring his 28 with growing Oglesby’s econ- years of service from Commissioner Jim Cullinan. omy since the May retirement of Becky Clinard, the city’s Curran said the need was petitive to attract qualified lineformer economic development increasingly urgent, as the city men and, “If I had my way I’d and tourism coordinator. needs to finish a substation pay (a candidate) more.” and lay the groundwork for LINEMAN WAGES the expansion of Green Thumb GOT BRANCHES TO REMOVE? Separately, a divided coun- Industries. Also, the council placed on cil narrowly approved rate Argubright and commissioner file an ordinance establishing increases for journeymen line- Jim Cullinan voted no, arguing fees for provisions for disposal men, a vacant post that com- the council could have and of tree branches and lawn care missioner Jason Curran said he should have looked at alterna- refuse. hopes to fill soon. By a 3-2 vote, tive options before committing Curran said the last time the the council agreed to a rate of to rate increases the city cannot city amended the branch ordi$32 per hour to start to be fol- afford. Mayor Dom Rivara said nance they threw out an appenlowed by $35 per hour. Oglesby’s rates need to be comSee OGLESBY Page A4

A house where firefighters extinguished a fire Sunday morning was ablaze again by 11:30 p.m. that night. La Salle Fire Department’s Brian Zeller said firefighters were called due to a second fire at 747 Third St., and fire filled the entire upper story. Firefighters spent much of Sunday morning trying to put out all hot spots and breaking walls and ceilings to get a relatively small fire extinguished. Firefighters put out the second fire Monday morning — a blaze that caused extensive damage to the roof and elsewhere — and fire chief Andy Bacidore returned to the scene to investigate. Bacidore said all of the electrical service had been shut off, and after 10 a.m. Sunday, the tenants of the six apartments had been allowed to enter and exit the then-slightly-damaged house to remove their belongings. Bacidore summoned an investigator from the Office of the State Fire Marshal, who was unable to determine the cause of the second fire. Bacidore said it might have rekindled, but he’s See HOUSE Page A4

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Roof debris sits in a pile alongside a Third Street apartment house that burned early Monday in La Salle.

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Police swarm Princeton, searching for a fugitive By Kim Shute and Tom Collins NEWSTRIBUNE STAFF

PRINCETON — A manhunt begun after dark Monday between DePue and Princeton took a dramatic turn this morning, as police swarmed a house on Sixth Street on Princeton’s east side. At 10 a.m. today, approximately 10 squad cars as well as police officers with dogs surrounded a house located north of Liberty Village. There, police spotUnidentified man ted a vehicle linked to a suspect who fled a traffic stop Monday night near Monterrey Mushrooms. While the suspect abandoned the car at the scene of the traffic stop, it is believed he acquired another vehicle, possibly stolen, that was spotted today in Princeton. Details still were unfolding, but Bureau County authorities said this morning no one had been taken into custody following a widespread search of the area around the mushroom facility. Earlier today, Princeton police were put on alert that the man had been seen on foot in town this morning. A photo of the subject was released but the suspect’s identity had not yet been disclosed. State police did not return requests for comment before press time today. The degree of threat to officers in pursuit was not immediately clear. At the time the suspect fled the traffic stop, social media reports indicated that nearby residents were instructed to secure their doors and remain inside during the pursuit. Princeton Elementary School District is keeping students indoors this morning.

BRIEFS Mendota museum invites veterans to visit for stories and a salute MENDOTA — On Sunday, Nov. 10, Mendota Museum & Historical Society will honor those who have served our country. Hume-Carnegie Museum in Mendota will open its doors 1-3 p.m. to veterans, current service members, their families and the general public. The museum welcomes all veterans to come share their stories. The featured veterans are Greta Bates, Dave Jones, Otto Meyer, Jack Pope, Bob Sondgeroth and Joe Spanier. There also will be displays in memory of Capt. Thomas J. Heitmann and Sgt. 1st Class Julianna Gehant. The public is asked to stop by and thank these veterans for their service and help us to honor those who have served.

Princeton High First Class group hosts Veterans Day breakfast PRINCETON — The First Class organization at Princeton High School invites all area veterans to their annual Veterans Breakfast on Monday, Nov. 11 in the high school cafeteria. The breakfast will begin at 7 p.m., followed by a program. a ﬂag-raising ceremony and a 21gun salute. For more information, call Pat Marquis at the high school at (815) 875-3308 or email pat. marquis@phs-il.org.

MENDOTA

City loses public servant Council observes moment of silence for John Pierson By Craig Sterrett NEWS EDITOR

MENDOTA — A moment of silence for 2nd Ward Alderman John Pierson started the Mendota City Council meeting Monday. And prior to the meeting, a couple of the city oﬃcials took time to discuss the strengths of their longtime, fellow public servant. “It caught us all by surprise,” Mayor David Boelk said. He noted that Pierson had been

to a hospital prior to a previous council meeting, but he dutifully showed up. “Old school,” Boelk noted. The mayor said Pierson Pierson did not talk much about why he was in the hospital — “he was a pretty private guy, though.” Pierson, who died Thursday at 79, had served in the Troy Grove village government when he and his family lived there for more than 20 years, and he ran for Mendota City Council soon

after moving to town. Boelk said he and Pierson did not always see eye to eye on city issues. However, when Pierson lost a race with Justin Setchell, and then Setchell resigned to join the fire department, Boelk quickly reappointed Pierson. Pierson had been on the council for 16 of Boelk’s 18 years of service to the city government. “John always had this city first in mind,” Boelk said. “Just because he and I would argue once in a while didn’t make him a bad guy. He kept me on my toes.” Fellow 2nd Ward Alderman John Holland III said he was always impressed by how active Pierson was, visiting the fire station and police and city

hall, gathering information and meeting constituents. Holland said Pierson had knowledge of all of the departments and he believed he had served on all committees. “I always liked hearing his perspective on things. He always brought a lot to the city council,” Holland said. “He’ll be missed.” Attorney Mike Guilfoyle said Boelk will need to appoint a replacement for Pierson within 60 days. A full obituary for Mr. Pierson appeared in Monday’s NewsTribune. Craig Sterrett can be reached at (815) 220-6935 or csterrett@ shawmedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @NT_NewsEditor.

City works to add ﬁreﬁghter, get old building demolished By Craig Sterrett NEWS EDITOR

MENDOTA — With one council seat empty, alderman, vice mayor and department head coordinator Bill Hunt introduced most of the city council topics Monday. Those ranged from announcing that the city will be hiring a sixth full-time firefighter to a motion (approved) for a height variance for a sign for the Beck Oil fuel station and restaurant along Interstate 39. The firefighter announcement comes while the city and firefighters remain in contract negotiations. City residents and firefighters had speculated that the city would not fill a position that had been vacant for almost 14 months, and fire department representatives had expressed concerns about fatigue, incomplete staffing for shifts, overtime and more. Hunt said the city needs to have enough firefighters. “That’s a step in the right direction,” fire chief Dennis Rutishauser said after the council meeting. OTHER BUSINESS: Ç The council took another step among many required prior to demolition of the former Campbell laundry and dry cleaning building at 805 Illinois Ave. The city approved an agreement to work with Gary Campbell to

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The city of Mendota and owner of this building are working to get this property tested and possibly cleaned up before demolition. get environmental testing done. Hunt said they have not worked out the amounts or percentages the city would contribute. Ç The council scheduled a 5:30 p.m. Nov. 21 plan commission meeting regarding a conditional-use permit request from Total Biological Solutions to “manufacture non-EPA-restrictive nutritional products for agricultural use.” Ç Prior to a public hearing on

an annexation petition, likely before the Dec. 2 city meeting, the council will need to schedule a public hearing to determine the percentages of costs the city and Michael and Catherine Wasmer would share on water and sewer extension or connection to a property at 192 E. U.S. 52. Ç Alderman Mark Peasely said he received a lot of comments about good work done by Advanced Asphalt on Diana

Drive and Maplewood Avenue. Ç Mayor David Boelk thanked the Minute Breakers Boat Club for the donation they make each year for use of Lake Mendota. The city uses the money to purchase equipment for parks. Craig Sterrett can be reached at (815) 220-6935 or csterrett@ shawmedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @NT_NewsEditor.

Ottawa Christian Academy to host free Veterans Day breakfast By the NewsTribune staff

OTTAWA — Ottawa Christian Academy invites all military veterans to a Veterans Day breakfast from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11 in the auditorium at 900 Hitt St., Ottawa.

Breakfast will be provided by the New Chalet Restaurant of Ottawa. The event is free and consists of a time-to-socialize breakfast, a student-led program followed by a special speaker, author and former Marine, Ronnie Mitchem. The school will serve all veterans, ac-

tinguish the blaze early Monday morning that destroyed the upstairs and caused considerFROM PAGE A3 able water damage downstairs. He said firefighters intermitnot certain. tently went into the house early It took about ﬁve hours to ex- Monday to extinguish ﬂames,

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tive-duty service members and their spouses or guests. If you or you know of a veteran who might be interested in attending, contact the academy at (815) 434-0507 or email ottawachristianacademy@yahoo. com.

but much of the fire fighting came in the form of water from above from the La Salle ladder truck and Peru’s aerial platform. The same neighboring departments that responded to Sunday’s fire came to La Salle

OTHER MATTERS: Ç The council tabled an ordinance adopting the land development code of Oglesby, primarily over how to adapt it to the still-unfolding cannabis laws Ç Mayor Dom Rivara said the decision to proceed with trick-or-treat hours on Halloween night was his and was decided after a careful review of the forecast, at which point he decided conditions would be safe Ç The council approved a retroactive donation of $100 donation to Oglesby Elks for its Nov. 2 trivia night

appendix specifying the size limits of branches that could be chipped free. That created problems; as re-worded the ordinance could be construed to dispose of an entire tree. The ordinance will be ﬁnalized later and likely with adstorms — would remain free but but an hour’s work could mean ditional debate. Curran said on-demand services would come $150. city-sponsored chipping — events with a proposed fee schedule in Argubright argued that’s too are held semi-annually and after which the ﬁrst minutes are free high.

early Monday, plus Standard and Tonica. Craig Sterrett can be reached at (815) 220-6935 or csterrett@ shawmedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @NT_NewsEditor.

POLICE SERGEANT RETIRES Finally, the council honored retiring Oglesby police Sgt. Bob Stone after 28 years’ service since 1991. His retirement is effective Nov. 12. “It was an honor to work for the City of Oglesby for 28 years,” Stone said after receiving a commemorative plaque from Cullinan. Tom Collins can be reached at (815) 220-6930 or TCollins@ shawmedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @NT_Court.

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Seventeen L-P students were selected through an audition process to perform in the Illinois Music Education Association District 2 Band, Choir, Jazz, and Orchestra Festivals this fall. They are Jade Chaichalad (front row, from left), Katelyn Lamps, Chloe Fletcher, Virginia Anderson, Emma Anderson, Allesyn Wilke, Grace Eitutis, Jaidynne Lash, Catherine Engels, Alexandria Bruins, Aubrey Garretson (back row, from left), Quinn Pleskovitch, Fred Davis, Reid Rynke, Josh Carter, Sebastian Serratos and Madison Vescogni.

ILMEA selected L-P standouts La Salle-Peru Township High School continues the trend of having a large group of band and choir students chosen to perform in the Illinois Music Education Association District 2 Festivals. Seventeen L-P students were selected through an audition process to perform in the ILMEA Band, Choir, Jazz, and Orchestra Festivals this fall. The top student musicians in the state’s nine districts who participate in the district-level festivals will then be selected to perform in an all-state performance later in the academic year. “Each student worked hard to audition for ILMEA amongst thousands of other students throughout

District 2. We are grateful for the opportunity to audition, and we are incredibly proud of the work our students put in everyday to be the best that they can be,” said Matthew Butler, L-P Choir Director. L-P Band Director Paula Tuttle added, “All of these students worked exceptionally hard to earn this opportunity to perform with the ILMEA District Programs. We are extremely proud of these student musicians and know that they will be a great representation of our programs.” The following students were accepted into the District 2 Senior Jazz Festival hosted at Sherrard High School: Fred Davis and Reid Rynke.

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Mayor Joel Quiram and council member Jerry Neumann strongly disagreed. Quiram said it didn’t seem right or fair the city should ask a new city manager who wasn’t up to speed on city business and not familiar with union reps to negotiate a contract. “It would not be fair to that individual. Rachel took a proactive approach to get this contract done … (and) we have extremely favorable terms here,” he said. The five-year union contract provides firefighters a 2.5% wage increase the first year and a 2% increase every year for the next four years. Quiram also pointed out longevity pay is now derived from base pay, rather than gross pay. Neumann said he didn’t think a new city manager could negotiate a lower price. “I think it’s comforting to know the city can relax for the next five years. ... I think a 2% increase per year is acceptable compared to other communities offering much more than that for their services for their union people,” he said. “I think we need to move on with this one.” Mabry offered the idea to table the con-

The following students were accepted into the District 2 Senior Orchestra Festival hosted at Moline High School: Grace Eitutis and Aubrey Garretson. The following students were accepted into the District 2 Senior Band Festival hosted at Augustana College: Emma Anderson, Virginia Anderson, Alexandria Bruins, Josh Carter, Catherine Engels, Chloe Fletcher, Katelyn Lamps, Jaidynne Lash, Sebastian Serratos, Madison Vescogni. The following students were accepted into the District 2 Senior Chorus Festival: Reid Rynke, Jade Chaichalad, Quinn Pleskovitch, and Allesyn Wilke.

tract until February, which would be 90 days before it would go into effect, and give the next city manager a chance to look over what Skaggs put together before it was approved. “The contracts are one of the main things that a city manager would be involved with negotiating,” he said. “I’d like to see the new city manager take a look at all the contracts.” He also added the city has yet to hear just how much fire pensions will be going up next year. Although pensions are separate from salaries, it’s a cost burden weighing on the city right now. Last month, the city found out police pensions would be going up $100,000 next year. Quiram has stated in the past, the city doesn’t have that kind of money right now. Skaggs said the city should know this week what the outlook is for next year’s fire pensions. She also offered Mabry the opportunity to discuss a certain part of the contract he might not agree with before it was voted on. Skaggs’ last day with the city was Monday, Nov. 4. She will still be around “to tie up loose ends” and to help get the next city manager settled into the position. She will no longer work on a full-time basis.

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Several weeks ago, U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero in Manhattan tossed out Trump’s lawsuit seeking to block his accountant from letting a grand jury see his tax records from 2011. Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. sought the records in a broader probe that includes payments made to buy the silence of two women, porn star Stormy Daniels and model Karen McDougal, who claim they had aﬀairs with the president before the 2016 presidential election. Trump has denied them. Danny Frost, a spokesman for Vance, declined to comment. The lawyer who argued the case on Trump’s behalf before the appeals court did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment. During oral arguments, Trump’s lawyer told the 2nd Circuit that Trump is immune from state criminal law even if he shoots someone because he’s president.

Stocks wobble in early trading, but remain near record highs NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks wobbled between small gains and losses in early trading Tuesday as investors paused following several record-setting rallies. The S&P 500 index is just below the record it set on Monday, its fourth in six days. The Nasdaq and the Dow Jones Industrial Average were also trading near the record highs they set on Monday. Wall Street has been growing more optimistic as the U.S. and China appear closer to solidifying

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more money from interest on mortgages and other loans. Bank of America rose 1%. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 1.85% from 1.78% late Monday. Industrial stocks moved broadly higher. Boeing rose 1.8% and Union Paciﬁc rose 1.1%.

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NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s tax returns can be turned over to New York prosecutors by his personal accountant, a federal appeals court ruled Monday, leaving the last word to the Supreme Court The decision by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan upholds a lower court decision in the ongoing fight over Trump’s financial records. Trump has refused to release his tax returns since he was a presidential candidate, and is the only modern president who hasn’t made that financial information public. In a written decision, three appeals judges said they only decided whether a state prosecutor can demand Trump’s personal financial records from a third party while the president is in office. The appeals court said it did not consider whether the president is immune from indictment and prosecution while in office

or whether the president himself may be ordered to produce documents in a state criminal proceeding. “We hold that any presidential immunity from state criminal process does not bar the enforcement of such a subpoena,” 2nd Circuit Chief Judge Robert A. Katzmann wrote. According to the decision, a subpoena seeking Trump’s private tax returns and financial information relating to businesses he owns as a private citizen “do not implicate, in any way, the performance of his oﬃcial duties.” “We are not faced, in this case, with the President’s arrest or imprisonment, or with an order compelling him to attend court at a particular time or place, or, indeed, with an order that compels the President himself to do anything,” the 2nd Circuit said. “The subpoena at issue is directed not to the President, but to his accountants; compliance does not require the President to do anything at all.”

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US Embassy a monument to hostage crisis By Mehdi Fattahi and Jon Gambrell ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITERS

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The U.S. Embassy in Tehran remains frozen in 1979 as the 40th anniversary of the Iran hostage crisis approaches, a time capsule of revolutionary graffiti, Underwood typewriters and rotary telephones. The diplomatic compound was overrun by students angered when Washington allowed ousted Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi into the U.S. for medical treatment. What initially began as a sit-in devolved into 444 days of captivity for 52 Americans seized in the embassy. Today, the embassy remains held by the Basij, a volunteer wing of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, partly as a museum and a space for student groups. Likewise, the Iranian Embassy in Washington remains empty since then-President Jimmy Carter expelled all of Iran’s diplomats during the crisis, although it is closed to the public and maintained by the U.S. State Department. The 27-acre U.S. compound sits on the corner of Taleghani Street and Mofatteh Avenue, a busy thor-oughfare through downtown Tehran. Before the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Taleghani Street was known as Takhteh-Jamshid Street, the Farsi term for Persepolis, the ancient Persian religious capital. Mofatteh Avenue had been named after U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, whose distant cousin Kermit Roosevelt, a CIA operative, played a role in the 1953 coup that toppled Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh and cemented the shah’s power. The brick gate around the compound has become famous for its anti-American murals. On the day of the takeover, Nov. 4, 1979, Islamic students scaled its fence the same way their Marxist rivals had done earlier that year on Feb. 14. The earlier incident was broken up by security forces, and an uneasy calm had returned to the em-bassy, although officials cut its staff to about 70 people. The Great Seal of the United States on the outside wall has been defaced, although another one still is undamaged in white above the entryway of the compound’s chancery. Entering the chancery is like stepping back in time. Rooms on the ground floors were shut and locked when Associated Press journalists visited. Up a staircase, a guide led the AP journalists through the heavy safe door that guarded the embassy’s secure vault room. This area has become part of the Basij museum. Inside the vault sits the embassy’s communications gear. Those Americans who hid in the room during the takeover rendered the equipment inoperable, removing and destroying individual components of the telexes. By destroying only the components, the staff could easily put the machines back into use had Iranian security forces rescued the employees, as they had in the Feb. 14 incident.

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New poll questions impeachment drive There’s no doubt Democrats in Washington are hell-bent on impeaching President Trump over the Ukraine matter. But after weeks of polling, it is still unclear precisely what Americans outside the Beltway think. Much Byron York depends on how pollsters NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE ask their ASSOCIATION questions. Some are straightforward, while others are a bit more complicated. But in the last few weeks, many have asked a variation of: “Do you support or oppose impeaching President Trump?” A new poll, however, done by Suffolk University for USA Today, gets at some of the nuance be-hind public opinion on the president and Ukraine. The Suffolk pollsters gave 1,000 registered voters an opportunity to choose among three options regarding impeachment. Which did respondents personally prefer? “A. The House of Representatives should vote to impeach President Trump. “B. The House should continue investigating Trump, but not vote to impeach him. “C. Congress should drop its investigations into President Trump and administration.” Thirty-six percent of those

polled said the House should vote to impeach; 22 percent said the House should continue investigation but not impeach; and 37 percent said the House should drop its investigations. The last 5 percent did not have an answer or refused to give one. Looking inside the results, there are some major differences based on party, gender, race and more. Seventy percent of Democrats said the House should vote to impeach, while just 8 percent of Republicans and 22 percent of independents favored an impeachment vote. Twenty-one percent of Democrats favored more investigation but not impeachment, while 15 percent of Republicans and 34 percent of independents agreed. And just 8 percent of Democrats favored dropping the House investigations altogether, while 71 percent of Republicans and 36 percent of independents favored the no-more-investigations option. Forty-one percent of women supported a House vote to impeach, while just 31 percent of men did. (Nearly equal numbers of women and men, 22 and 23 percent, respectively, wanted to see the inves-tigation continue without impeachment.) Fortytwo percent of men wanted to see the investigation dropped entirely, versus 32 percent of women. Thirty percent of the white voters and 38 percent of Hispanic voters polled wanted a House im-peachment vote,

versus 73 percent of black voters. Forty-five percent of white voters wanted the matter dropped, along with 28 percent of Hispanic voters, while just 7 percent of black voters favored that re-sult. The overall message of the poll is that there is a range of opinions among voters that is more complex than much of the yes-impeach-no-don’t-impeach commentary in the media today. But the Suf-folk questions do leave at least one issue unclear. The opinions of those who want a House impeachment vote, as well as those who want the House to drop its investigations altogether, are pretty clear. But what about those who say the House should “continue investigating Trump, but not vote to impeach him”? Does “not” mean not vote ever? Does it mean impeach if new evidence is discovered? Or just exercise oversight? Fortunately, another question in the poll sheds some light on that. It is about the infamous phone conversation between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky: “The White House has released a transcript summary of a July 25th phone call in which Presi-dent Trump encouraged the Ukrainian president to pursue investigations involving Democratic rival Joe Biden, and hacking allegations in the 2016 election. Which comes closest to your view? A. The phone conversation is an impeachable offense. B. The phone conversation was wrong, but doesn’t rise to an impeachable offense. C.

There was nothing wrong with the phone conversation.” Thirty-eight percent said the conversation is an impeachable offense. Twenty-one percent said the conversation was wrong, but not impeachable. And 31 percent said there was nothing wrong with the conversation. Ten percent were undecided. That means, at the moment, according to Suffolk, there is a bare majority that does not believe Trump should be impeached for the phone call — which, of course, is the heart of the Democrats’ im-peachment effort. The number that believes the call is an impeachable offense, 38 percent, is well below what could be called a groundswell. The 10 percent who haven’t decided are important. The Suffolk numbers suggest many Americans hold complex views of the Trump impeachment. Some are fine with continued investigation, although large numbers don’t believe they have yet seen an impeachable offense. The numbers of people who are ready to impeach Trump now, or who believe the whole thing should be called off, are not big enough to win the day. Just as they did after the release of the Mueller report, Democrats now hope televised hearings will convince Americans that the president must be impeached. It didn’t work out before. Now, the Suffolk poll suggests Democrats should be cautious as they try again.

Stop and consider the people we know

Who am I? A question asked by a multitude of people through generations. There are many who would like to teach you the way to grapple with the answer. Some are psychologists, others are gurus, priestTHE WRITE esses and TEAM authors. My quesRichard tion is not Pugh so deep that it requires a SHAW MEDIA degree, counseling sessions or heading off to meditate in nature. My curiosity is about the people in our lives, from the least to the greatest, and the vocations they bring to our lives. Consider the people we know. There is the loud, obnoxious

person who is unaware of how her actions affect those around her. This could be the woman talking in the restaurant who doesn’t understand her voice travels across every table and into the back room. It could be the woman on the phone while shopping or standing in line who believes her need to gossip is paramount to all others’ hearing. This is the same woman who brings together people in joy and laughter. The one who arranges all the best parties we have attended. There is the quiet, reserved friend who doesn’t get very excited; who is rarely out in the neighborhood. He is the one you rarely talk to as you pass. The man who keeps to himself on most days but upon whom we can rely upon to know how to fix things. The guy down the street who has every tool you may need to repair anything and is willing to lend it to all his neighbors. We all know the one person who has been everywhere and

has a story to tell for each occasion. Or, the brilliant, slightly quirky, coworker who somehow seems to know the answer to all the trivial questions that plague your day. All these and many others make up the circle of community to which we belong. A community that belongs to each of us because these are “my” people and each one fulfills their role. Some play multiple roles in different ways. Somewhere within this community, there is the one person in whom you confide. The one who grounds you to yourself and keeps you sane. It is this person who knows you better than you think you know yourself. For some, one person has maintained this lofty position your entire life. For others, this confidant has changed. While soulmate may be the improper description, there is a bond that survives difficulties and distance. Back to my question, who am I?

Of all the myriad of friends and acquaintances, coworkers and neighbors who have passed or remained, of all the required roles necessary to sustain a community and build a world where joy occasionally visits, and sorrow sometimes attends, where strife is eased, and accomplishments are celebrated, the roles and people are endless for each of us. I am all at some point in time to a greater or lesser extent. I am never the outgoing party planner but I have made the party better for someone. I am not very wise, but I have been a student and teacher. I have been confident, reserved, loud, garish, shy, obnoxious, pompous, and servile. I am you, for better and for worse, in all the ways that matter. Richard Pugh of Ottawa is enjoying living in the Illinois River Valley. He can be reached by emailing tsloup@shawmedia. com.

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A tale of two concourses It was the best of concourses; it was the worst of concourses. So begins my travel tale. I’m flying more often now that both our kids live Peg Schulte in California. NEWSTRIBUNE FreCOLUMNIST quent flights coupled with infrequent pay raises mean I need to be a savvy (read: cheap) shopper. I fly Spirit Airlines. Spirit advertises itself as a no-frills airline and boy, howdy, they’re not kidding. The tiny seats mean you’re wedged closer to your neighbor than I got to my husband before the honeymoon. You’re denied even complimentary water and pretzels. I am reminded of my ancestors who fled Ireland’s potato famine packed like cattle in the holds of leaky ships. This atmosphere isn’t limited to their planes. Spirit occupies the tailend of concourse L in terminal 3 at O’Hare, a space I know well. A few weeks ago I had occasion to fly American Airlines. They are also located in terminal 3, in concourse H. It’s just down the hall from concourse L, but it is a world away. Spirit and American both own planes. The similarity ends there. Concourse H is Traveler Shangri La. Concourse H greets you with a collection of exclusive shops that would be at home on Rodeo Drive; stores like Mont Blanc and Brooks Brothers. Mont Blanc’s display featured a stunning selection of expensive writing imstruments, while Brooks Brothers’ windows showcased outfits suitable for an afternoon’s grouse hunting at Downton Abbey. What a convenience for the frazzled traveler who realizes, just as he’s about to board, “Oops! I forgot to pack my $500 fountain pen and $900 wool, tweed hacking jacket!” Concourse L opens with a cafe selling bitter, overpriced coffee, and one of those newsstands that carries $10 bottles of water and t-shirts proclaiming “My dad went to (insert city name here) and all I got was this lousy t-shirt!” Concourse H is bright and clean, its soaring, barrel-vaulted ceiling festooned with colorful flags from every nation. A harried mom intent on catching her flight hustled a little girl around the corner and the child stopped short next to me, looked up at the ceiling and breathed in awe, “Ooh! It’s beautiful!” I snapped my own open mouth shut, looked at her and nodded agreement. Concourse L is perpetually under repair. It is festooned with “watch your step” signs and orange cones marking mysterious puddles which litter the cracked tile floor. The middle of the concourse is a temperature Bermuda Triangle: supernaturally icy in the winter, and stiflingly hot in the summer. Concourse H has a Wolfgang Puck restaurant where waiters in dinner jackets place real silverware on your snowy, white linen tablecloth as they suggest the 1958 Chateau Le Peup with your pate de foie gras appetizer. Concourse L has a McDonald’s where endless lines of starving travelers are barely tolerated by counter workers who shuffle from cash register to fry station at glacial speeds, their expressions saying they wouldn’t bother pouring ketchup on you if you were on fire. As I walked the sunlit length of the American See PEG Page A8

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Pedro Pascal stars in a scene from “The Mandalorian.” The ambitious eight episode show with the budget of a feature film is one of the marquee offerings of the Walt Disney Co.’s new streaming service, Disney Plus, which launches Nov. 12.

‘You’re not sure what side you’re on’ A new hope for Star Wars on Disney Plus in ‘The Mandalorian’ By Lindsey Bahr

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Never heard of a Mandalorian? You’re not alone. Actor Pedro Pascal hadn’t either when he started talking to Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni about an ambitious new “Star Wars” series that would become a marquee offering for the Walt Disney Co.’s new streaming service, Disney Plus, which launches Nov. 12. But Pascal, known for playing Oberyn Martell on “Game of Thrones,” knew that this Mandalorian character looked a lot like Boba Fett and that was enough for him. The stoic bounty hunter behind the helmet who made his debut in “The Empire Strikes Back” became a cultish fan favorite and happened to be Pascal’s preferred action figure as a kid. When he got out of the meeting and wanted to share the news, he could barely get the words out. “I was like, ‘They want me to be — it’s not Boba Fett, but it’s like, you remember. They want me to be the coolest looking thing in Star Wars, you know?’” Pascal says, channeling his energy from that day. “It was a big geeky moment.” Pascal and anyone else scratching their heads about how they might have missed this Mandalorian concept can rest easy: It’s not even a word that’s uttered in the original trilogy. But the idea comes straight from George Lucas himself. He had envisioned a race of warrior

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This image released by Disney Plus shows Carl Weathers in a scene from “The Mandalorian.” peoples called the Mandalore that ended up getting streamlined into one character in the films — Boba Fett. “Star Wars” literature and series like “The Clone Wars” helped keep the Mandalorians alive over the years, and it re-emerged again when Disney and Lucasfilm started thinking about non-Skywalker ideas for the new streaming service where it’s primed to get its biggest audience yet. “The Lion King” and “Jungle Book” director Jon Favreau was enlisted to executive produce and write for “The Mandalorian,” which is set in the franchise’s Outer Rim five years after “Return of the Jedi” and 25 years before the events of “The Force Awakens.” The

eight episode series, which will roll out on a near-weekly basis, follows the title character in his bounty hunting adventures. The world around him is full of seedy and mysterious characters, like Greef Carga, played by Carl Weathers, who leads a bounty hunter guild, and former soldier Cara Dune, played by Gina Carano. As with all recent Star Wars properties, details are being kept as secret as possible. “I had to cut my finger and sign in blood that I would say nothing about it, not even say I was doing it, that I was part of it. They’re very protective of Star Wars, the stories, the Mandalorian, the brand, and it makes sense,” Weathers said. “We all want to protect it also.” But from early footage and

the nature of the bounty hunting profession, “The Mandalorian” does seem a little darker than your average Star Wars story. It’s been described as a Western, leaving it open as to whether the lead characters are good, bad or somewhere in between. “We can be pulled to any side, any one of us,” said Carano. “Even when you begin the journey with the Mandalorian, you aren’t sure what side you’re on.” Pascal agreed that it’s meant to be ambiguous. “They separate good and evil so perfectly in the world of Star Wars. And in this one it’s like we’re way more at the center,” Pascal said. “We’re past those borders, and past those very, very linear, very specific lines of definition.” While Star Wars is no stranger to the small screen, those efforts have mostly been animated. So when initial trailers debuted for “The Mandalorian,” in glorious live-action, many observed how movie-like it seemed, as though it would fit right in on the big screen alongside the “Star Wars” spinoffs like “Rogue One” or “Solo.” A reported $15 million per episode budget probably didn’t hurt. It’s also a gesture of investment into a new phase of the Star Wars universe under Disney. The Skywalker saga is coming to an end with “The Rise of Skywalker,” which opens in theaters on Dec. 20, and the next cinematic trilogy is going through its own restructuring with the recent news that its See DISNEY Page A8

Scorsese, De Niro and Pacino on time and ‘The Irishman’ By Jake Coyle

AP FILM WRITER

NEW YORK (AP) — They come into the room not like the moveable Mount Rushmore that they are but like three old friends, energized by being in each other’s company. They are chatting about movies. Martin Scorsese comes first, then Al Pacino, then Robert De Niro. They’re trailed by a small army of publicists and assistants that quickly recedes out of the room. Constant through the momentary commotion is Scorsese enthusiastically remembering Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger’s “A Matter of Life and Death,” and quoting its lines to a rapt Pacino. Their movie, “The Irishman,” also deals majestically with matters of life and death. Like Powell and Pressburger’s time-traversing afterlife fantasy, “The Irishman” takes the long view on a life, albeit one — that of mafia hitman and Jimmy Hoffa associate Frank Sheeran (De Niro) — less certain to stand up in final judgment.

In Scorsese’s solemnly operatic crime epic, time is one of the three-and-half-hour film’s principle subjects. And in a conversation filled with reflections of the past and uncertainty about the future, time is much on the minds of its power trio. “The Irishman” was made by 70-something Hollywood legends acutely aware that they have only so much of it left. “As they say in the movie, it’s gonna happen. We’re all human. We’re gonna die,” says Scorsese. “The contemplative nature of it has to do with an accumulation of detail. Details, details. It’s a good thing for our culture to be able to take the time and experience it. You may like it, you may dislike it. But things move so fast now. We see the result of that in what’s happened to our country. We get a soundbite without context. People are too busy. “It’s time to take time.” And it took ages to get Pacino, De Niro and Scorsese together. “The Irishman” is their first film as a threesome. That alone gives the film the feel of a historic occasion. A last stand. Their collec-

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This image released by Netflix shows Al Pacino (right) in a scene from "The Irishman." tive response to a movie world where Scorsese’s kind of cinema is increasingly extinct, where three-plus hour movies are usually reserved only for Marvel. “The Irishman” was pushed from the start by De Niro. He was attracted to Charles Brandt’s book about Sheeran, “I Heard You Paint Houses,” and saw in it the potential to give a more ruminative spin on the organized crime genre that he, Scorsese and Joe Pesci (who plays Mafia don Russell Bufalino) are so intertwined with. It took more than a decade to make it happen, and only then did it get traction thanks to improving digital de-aging effects

that stretch the actors’ performances across decades, and because of Netflix’s backing of a film that ultimately cost $159 million to make. But, for them, the long wait was worth it. “We couldn’t have asked for anything more. Period. That’s it,” says De Niro. “It really was an exceptional kind of situation. It was funny. Marty, there, Bob. It was so easy. It’s what we do,” agrees Pacino. Their names ring out with a phonetic symmetry but it would be hard to find three more rhythmically different people. See ‘IRISHMAN’ Page A8

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Sacred Heart sausage sale Holy Name members Bob Struthers (from left) and Bob Ossola and other members are preparing to serve pancakes and homemade sausage at the Sacred Heart Church Hall in Granville 7 a.m.-noon Nov. 10. The Sacred Heart Holy Name uses the profits for church and community purposes. To order at sack of sausage in advance, call (815) 993-6118 or (815) 339-2631. Sausage also will be available at the church hall after 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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HENRY — The Smith Sisters are enjoying themselves tremendously while performing “Under the Bamboo Tree” from the hit musical, “Meet Me in St. Louis.” With lyrics like, “If you like-a me, like I like-a you, and we like-a both the same,” the audience is may laugh out loud and fall in love-a with this adorable number. “Meet Me In St. Louis” will be presented Nov. 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24 at St. John XXIII located at 1301 Second St., Henry.] Saturday and Sunday performances include a delicious buffet-style dinner catered by The Meeting Place. Dinner includes two meat entrée options, a selection of vegetables, salad bar, dessert, coﬀee, and three beverages. Adult tickets for the dinner theatre are $35. A special “Meet Me At the Fair” Price for children ages 10 and under is $27. Friday night, Nov. 22, is the “Show Only” option for $20. The performance will be at

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Dear Out Of My Budget: Stand back and assess the situation from a sober vantage point. Review your monthly budget, and take note of how you spend every dollar. How much disposable income do you have left when you extract this organization’s dues and the costs of additional club activities? Do you see a signiﬁcant savings when you take away those amounts? If so, it should be clearer to you what you should do. When you look at the big picture, you can see what makes sense for you. As hard as it may seem at ﬁrst to walk away from the organization, it may be worth it, especially if you can remain actively close to the few members you consider to be true friends.

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7:30 p.m. Concessions will be available for purchase and will include a variety of delectable homemade desserts and beverages. Saturday meals are served at 6:30 p.m. Sunday meals are served at 12:30 p.m. with the show to follow. “Meet Me in St. Louis” is based on the story “5135 Kensington,” written by Sally Benson and the 1944 MGM ﬁlm, “Meet Me in St. Louis.” Memorable melodies include “The Trolley Song,” “The Boy Next Door” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” For tickets, visit www. rvphenry.org or call (309) 238-7878. There will be a drawing for show-themed baskets and a quilt at the ﬁnal show.

Dear Harriette: I belong to a civic organization that is a lot of fun but very expensive. The dues are high, and the activities cost extra money. I have scraped together the SENSE & funds SENSITIVITY over the years, Harriette Cole but I am beUNIVERSAL ginning UCLICK to feel stressed out about it. I’m wondering whether it makes sense for me to continue to be a member. I am getting close to retirement, and I really can’t aﬀord it. I’m already friends with a number of the women, so I know I will continue to stay close to them. It’s hard to part ways, though. What do you think? — Out of My Budget

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overseers, “Game of Thrones” showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, have parted ways with Lucasfilm. But “The Mandalorian” could help ease the gap as the future is plotted. And Favreau is already at work on a second season. The involvement of Favreau and Filoni, who directed the pilot and has been behind “Star Wars” projects like “The Clone Wars” and “Star Wars Rebels” has everyone confident in the product. “They are the Star Wars fans,” said Carano. “This is made for (fans) because two of their own are making it.”

Airlines concourse I waived my boarding pass before me to prove that I belonged. I feared my tiny carryon bag, which fulfilled Spirit’s strict 7 x 11 x 13 “personal item” specifications, would brand me as an outsider. Security guards in matching American Airlines, Brooks Brothers wool, tweed hacking jackets would hustle me back to Concourse L with the rest of the riffraff before I contaminated their regular passengers. Concourse H smells of exotic foods and glamorous destinations. Concourse L smells of boiled cabbage and despair.

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Scorsese’s ferocious verbosity hasn’t dimmed even slightly with age. Pacino, ever-eager to improvise, is more prone to slapdash riﬃng. De Niro is, as per his reputation, more taciturn. But the main thing they had in common on a recent fall day, shortly after “The Irishman” earned ecstatic reviews at the New York Film Festival , was a simple joy at being together. They look like aged robbers who just pulled oﬀ the heist of their lives.

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IN BRIEF Cubs exercise Rizzo’s option, decline Morrow CHICAGO (AP) — The Cubs have exercised a $16.5 million option for next season on first baseman Anthony Rizzo and declined options on righthanders Brandon Morrow, Tony Barnette and Kendall Graveman. Rizzo, who won his third Gold Glove on Sunday, agreed in 2013 to a $41 million, seven-year contract that included two club options. He would have received a $2 million buyout if the option had been declined. Chicago’s option for 2021 also is for $16.5 million with a $2 million buyout. If that is exercised, the deal would be worth $72 million over nine seasons. Morrow’s option was for $12 million, and he will receive a $3 million buyout. Barnett and Graveman both had options for $3 million. Rizzo hit .293 with 27 homers and 94 RBIs this year, ending a streak of four 100-RBI seasons. He finished among the top four in NL MVP voting in 2015 and 2016. On Saturday, the Cubs exercised their $11.5 million option for 2020 on left-hander José Quintana and declined their $6.5 million option on lefty Derek Holland, which triggered a $500,000 buyout. In addition, pitcher Yu Darvish and outfielder Jason Heyward declined to exercise the opt-out provisions in their contracts, deciding the remain with the Cubs. Darvish is owed $81 million over the final four seasons of a $126 million, six-year deal, and Heyward is due $86 million in the next four seasons of a $184 million, eight-year contract. Morrow, 35, agreed to a $21 million, two-year contract before the 2018 season and had 22 saves and a 1.47 ERA in 35 games when he was shut down that July because of a bone bruise in his right elbow. He had elbow surgery last Nov. 6 but has not pitched since.

Texas coach Smart says Jones to play after cancer treatment AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas coach Shaka Smart said Monday shooting guard Andrew Jones is ready for “significant” playing time after missing most of the last two seasons for cancer treatment. Jones was Texas’ leading scorer when he was diagnosed with leukemia in early January 2018 and missed the rest of that season. He was still undergoing treatment last season when he made brief appearances in two games. Jones practiced with the team and finally finished his treatments in September, Smart said. Jones wasn’t listed as a starter for Tuesday night’s season opener against Northern Colorado, but he figures among the team’s top six players right now. “He’s earned the right to go in the game and play significant minutes,” Smart said. Jones is still working to build his strength, but he still has basketball smarts and skills, Smart said. “His jump shot didn’t go anywhere,” Smart said. Jones’ last significant playing time in a game was in early December 2017 before he suffered a wrist injury. He returned a few games later but played limited minutes as he complained of constant fatigue before he was finally diagnosed.

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CLASS 3A METAMORA SECTIONAL: LA SALLE-PERU DEF. MORTON 25-19, 26-24

‘We really want to see them again’

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Members of the La Salle-Peru volleyball team celebrate after defeating Morton 25-19, 26-24 in a Class 3A Metamora Sectional semifinal Monday in Metamora. The Lady Cavaliers (34-3) advance to play Sterling (31-6) in the sectional final at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Lady Cavs overcome slow start to beat Morton, set up rematch with Sterling By Kevin Chlum

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METAMORA — During warmups Monday, Kamryn Olson could tell something was off with the La Salle-Peru volleyball team. “I don’t think anyone was on during warmups,” Olson said. “I don’t know (what it was). It was just not 100 percent.” The off kilter warmups spilled into the match, but the Lady Cavaliers got out of their funk to beat Morton 25-19, 26-25 in a Class 3A Metamora Sectional semifinal. “We brought that crazy warmup into the match,” Olson said. “We were a little bit frazzled and you could see it in our play. Arika (Richardson) calmed us down a little bit. I feel like now that we’ve won a sectional match, we’ll go into the next one more confident and less frazzled.” The Lady Cavs (34-3) can’t afford to be frazzled Wednesday when they take on defending state champion Sterling in the sectional final at 6:30 p.m. “Obviously, they’re a really heavy-armed team with three Division I players,” Olson said. “We expect good competition. See LADY CAVS Page B3

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La Salle-Peru seniors Arika Richardson (No. 20) and Emma Happ go up for a block Monday.

Girls basketball teams start practice, season opens Nov. 18

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Left: Members of the La Salle-Peru girls basketball team run during the first practice of the season Monday at L-P. Right: La Salle-Peru girls basketball coach Hollis Vickery (right) addresses the team prior to the first practice Monday. The Lady Cavaliers open the season Nov. 18 against Dixon in the Geneseo Tournament.

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Scoreboard

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE Home games are dark, road games are white

TUE Sharks 9 p.m. NBCSN/ NBCSC+

WED OFF

Next: Lions, Sun Noon, CBS

OFF

Lakers 7 p.m. NBCSC/ NBATV

Hawks 6:30 p.m. NBCSC

THU

FRI

Canucks 7:30 p.m. NBCSC

OFF

SAT Penguins 6 p.m. NBCSC/ NHLN

OFF

Rockets 7 p.m. NBCSC+

All Blackhawks games can be heard on WGN-AM 720, all Bears games can be heard on WBBM-AM 780 and all Bulls games can be heard on WSCR-AM 670.

AREA EVENTS TODAY

SATURDAY FOOTBALL

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Class 3A

IVCC at Illinois Central, 7 p.m.

Second round: Princeton at Hall, 1 p.m.

WEDNESDAY GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Class 3A Metamora Sectional Championship: La Salle-Peru vs. Sterling, 6:30 p.m.

THURSDAY No events scheduled

FRIDAY MEN’S BASKETBALL IVCC vs. Lincoln Trail at Olney Classic, 5 p.m.

L 1 1 2 4 6

Pct .833 .800 .667 .429 .143

GB — ½ 1 2½ 4½

Southeast Division W Miami 5 Charlotte 3 Atlanta 2 Washington 2 Orlando 2

L 1 3 3 4 4

Pct .833 .500 .400 .333 .333

GB — 2 2½ 3 3

Class 2A Second round: St. Edward at Fieldcrest, 1 p.m.

W 5 3 3 2 2

San Antonio at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m.

Cincinnati

L.A. Lakers at Chicago, 7 p.m.

W Kansas City 6 Oakland 4 L.A. Chargers 4 Denver 3

Orlando at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. Miami at Denver, 8 p.m.

Central Division Milwaukee Indiana Detroit Cleveland Chicago

OFF

W 5 4 4 3 1

Philadelphia Boston Toronto Brooklyn New York

L 2 3 5 4 5

Pct .714 .500 .375 .333 .286

GB — 1½ 2½ 2½ 3

Chicago at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m. Golden State at Houston, 6:30 p.m. Sacramento at Toronto, 6:30 p.m. Minnesota at Memphis, 7 p.m. Orlando at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

L 2 2 3 5 6

Pct .667 .667 .571 .167 .143

GB — — ½ 3 3½

Milwaukee at L.A. Clippers, 9 p.m.

Northwest Division W Denver 4 Minnesota 4 Utah 4 Portland 3 Oklahoma City 2

L 2 2 3 4 4

Pct .667 .667 .571 .429 .333

GB — — ½ 1½ 2

L 1 2 2 5 5

Pct .833 .714 .714 .286 .286

GB — ½ ½ 3½ 3½

Miami at Phoenix, 8 p.m. Portland at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.

PA 189 158 217 144

W San Francisco8 Seattle 7 L.A. Rams 5 Arizona 3

L T Pct PF 0 01.000235 2 0 .778 248 3 0 .625 214 5 1 .389 195

PA 102 230 174 251

West

Buffalo at Cleveland, Noon Baltimore at Cincinnati, Noon N.Y. Giants at N.Y. Jets, Noon Atlanta at New Orleans, Noon Detroit at Chicago, Noon Miami at Indianapolis, 3:05 p.m. Carolina at Green Bay, 3:25 p.m. L.A. Rams at Pittsburgh, 3:25 p.m. Minnesota at Dallas, 7:20 p.m. Open: Washington, Jacksonville, New England, Denver, Philadelphia, Houston

Philadelphia 22, Chicago 14

East

Pittsburgh 26, Indianapolis 24

Atlantic Division GP W L OT Boston 14 11 1 2 Buffalo 15 9 4 2 Florida 14 7 3 4 Toronto 15 7 5 3 Montreal 14 7 5 2 Tampa Bay 13 6 5 2 Ottawa 13 4 8 1 Detroit 16 411 1

Pts GF 24 52 20 45 18 51 17 53 16 51 14 44 9 37 9 34

GA 31 40 51 52 45 47 44 63

Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Washington16 11 2 3 NY Islanders13 10 3 0 Carolina 14 9 4 1 Pittsburgh 15 8 6 1 Philadelphia13 6 5 2 Columbus 14 5 6 3 NY Rangers 12 5 6 1

Pts GF 25 64 20 40 19 49 17 51 14 43 13 34 11 37

GA 49 29 38 39 45 50 42

BASKETBALL

Phoenix 114, Philadelphia 109

L T Pct PF 3 0 .667 238 3 0 .625 182 5 0 .444 176 5 0 .444 168

PA 191 177 189 165

L T Pct PF 2 0 .750 251 4 0 .500 176 6 0 .250 152

PA 176 169 205

Miami 26, N.Y. Jets 18 Oakland 31, Detroit 24 L.A. Chargers 26, Green Bay 11

North Baltimore Pittsburgh Cleveland

Carolina 30, Tennessee 20

W 6 4 2

Denver 24, Cleveland 19 Seattle 40, Tampa Bay 34, OT Baltimore 37, New England 20 Open: L.A. Rams, New Orleans, Atlanta, Cincinnati Monday’s Result Dallas 37, N.Y. Giants 18

L OT Pts GF GA 3 3 21 47 46 4 2 20 60 43 4 2 18 48 39 7 0 16 43 49 8 1 15 37 41 6 3 11 31 40 9 1 9 33 49

Paciﬁc Division GP W L OT Pts GF Edmonton 16 10 4 2 22 46 Vancouver14 9 3 2 20 53 Arizona 14 9 4 1 19 41 Anaheim 16 9 6 1 19 43 Vegas 15 8 5 2 18 49 Calgary 17 8 7 2 18 48 Los Angeles14 5 9 0 10 38 San Jose 15 410 1 9 36 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per conference advance to playoffs.

Arizona 3, Edmonton 2, OT

AFC

Kansas City 26, Minnesota 23

Central Division GP W St. Louis 15 9 Nashville 15 9 Colorado 14 8 Winnipeg 15 8 Dallas 16 7 Chicago 13 4 Minnesota 14 4

HOCKEY EASTERN CONFERENCE

PA 98 131 256 211

4 10 36 50

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Monday’s Results Boston 6, Pittsburgh 4 Ottawa 6, N.Y. Rangers 2 Nashville 6, Detroit 1

NHL

L T Pct PF 1 0 .889 270 2 0 .750 158 7 0 .125 103 7 0 .125 96

New Jersey 12 3 5

Monday, Nov. 11 Seattle at San Francisco, 7:15 p.m.

Buffalo 24, Washington 9

W Houston 6 Indianapolis 5 Jacksonville 4 Tennessee 4

Indiana at Charlotte, 6 p.m.

L T Pct PF 2 0 .778 226 3 0 .667 234 4 1 .438 204 5 0 .375 142

Kansas City at Tennessee, Noon

NFL

Houston 107, Memphis 100

Atlantic Division

W 7 6 3 3

Sunday, Nov. 10 Arizona at Tampa Bay, Noon

Sunday’s Results Houston 26, Jacksonville 3

IVCC vs. Olney Central at Olney Classic, 3 p.m.

Today’s Games Boston at Cleveland, 6 p.m.

PA 156 204 252 250

Thursday, Nov. 7 L.A. Chargers at Oakland, 7:20 p.m.

FOOTBALL

South

EASTERN CONFERENCE

L T Pct PF 1 0 .875 195 3 0 .625 209 6 0 .250 230 7 0 .125 165

New Orleans Carolina Tampa Bay Atlanta

Green Bay Minnesota Detroit Chicago

Oklahoma City at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m.

Brooklyn 135, New Orleans 125

NBA

W 7 5 2 1

South

North

Thursday’s Games Boston at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Golden State 127, Portland 118

PA 142 213 255 219

Dallas Philadelphia N.Y. Giants Washington

Philadelphia at Utah, 8 p.m.

Milwaukee 134, Minnesota 106

L T Pct PF 3 0 .625 227 4 0 .556 224 7 0 .222 176 8 0 .111 108

Washington at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Monday’s Results Washington 115, Detroit 99

Second round: LowpointWashburn/Henry at Polo, 2 p.m.

W 5 5 2 1

East

W New England 8 Buffalo 6 Miami 1 N.Y. Jets 1

Eight man

PA 204 216 168 170

NFC

Southwest Division W Dallas 4 San Antonio 4 Houston 4 Memphis 1 New Orleans 1

W L.A. Lakers 5 Phoenix 5 L.A. Clippers 5 Golden State 2 Sacramento 2

L T Pct PF 3 0 .667 252 4 0 .500 182 5 0 .444 183 6 0 .333 149

Wednesday’s Games New York at Detroit, 6 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Paciﬁc Division

0 8 0 .000 124 210

West

GA 41 34 30 39 45 50 57 56

Today’s Games Ottawa at N.Y. Islanders, 6 p.m. Carolina at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. Vegas at Columbus, 6 p.m. Boston at Montreal, 6:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Toronto, 6:30 p.m. New Jersey at Winnipeg, 7 p.m. Colorado at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. Arizona at Calgary, 8 p.m. St. Louis at Vancouver, 9 p.m. Minnesota at Anaheim, 9 p.m. Chicago at San Jose, 9:30 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Detroit at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. St. Louis at Edmonton, 7:30 p.m.

NFL: COWBOYS 37, GIANTS 18

Finalists announced for MLB awards NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout, Houston third baseman Alex Bregman and Oakland shortstop Marcus Semien are finalists for the AL MVP award. Trout is seeking his third MVP after winning in 2014 and ‘16. He finished second in 2012, ‘13, ‘15 and ‘18. Washington third baseman Anthony Rendon, Los Angeles

Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger and Milwaukee outﬁelder Christian Yelich are the top three for the NL honor. Yelich won last year’s NL MVP award with 29 of 30 ﬁrst-place votes. Houston’s Gerrit Cole and Justin Verlander are finalists for the AL Cy Young Award along with Tampa Bay’s Charlie Morton, the Baseball Writers’

Association of America said Monday. Verlander won the 2011 Cy Young with Detroit, when he also was voted MVP. New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom is a ﬁnalist for the NL Cy Young Award after getting 29 of 30 ﬁrst-place votes last year. He is competing with Washington’s Max Scherzer and the Dodgers’ Hyun-Jin Ryu. Scherzer is a three-time Cy Young winner.

Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, Atlanta right-hander Mike Soroka and San Diego shortstop Fernando Tatís Jr. are ﬁnalists for the NL Rookie of the Year. Houston designated hitter Yordan Álvarez, Tampa Bay second baseman Brandon Lowe and Baltimore left-hander John Means are the top candidates in the AL. The Yankees’ Aaron Boone, Minnesota’s Rocco Baldelli and

Tampa Bay’s Kevin Cash are ﬁnalists for AL Manager of the Year. Atlanta’s Brian Snitker is a ﬁnalist to win the NL award for the second straight season, joined by Milwaukee’s Craig Counsell and St. Louis’ Mike Shildt. Rookies of the Year are announced Nov. 11, followed by Managers of the Year on Nov 12. Cy Youngs are announced Nov. 13 and MVPs on Nov. 14.

NFL: COWBOYS 37, GIANTS 18

Prescott throws three TDs in Dallas win By Tom Canavan AP SPORTS WRITER

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — First, the black cat ran on the ﬁeld. Then the Dallas Cowboys scampered past the New York Giants. Dak Prescott shook oﬀ an interception on his first pass and threw for three touchdowns, and the Cowboys turned three

Daniel Jones turnovers into 13 points on their way to a 37-18 win over the Giants in a Monday night game that was brieﬂy delayed in the second quarter by an elusive feline. “Things weren’t good up to that point,” Prescott said about the game before the cat appeared. “It could only get better from there. I deﬁnitely thought about that. I guess we’ll start roll-

ing now that the black cat’s come in bad for the Giants. It was fun. First time I’ve seen an animal run on the ﬁeld that I’ve been a part of.” Ezekiel Elliott ran for a season-high 139 yards as Dallas (5-3) beat New York (2-7) for the sixth straight time. DeMarcus Lawrence had one of the Cowboys’ ﬁve sacks. Prescott hit Blake Jarwin

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Ashley Heagy L-P cross country

Kamryn Olson L-P volleyball

Ronde Worrels Princeton football

Kenton Castrejon Fieldcrest football

Heagy ran an 18:19 to place third at the Class 2A Bloomington Sectional and earn a trip to the state meet.

Olson had 16 kills, 16 points, 12 assists and 11 digs to lead the Lady Cavaliers to their fifth consecutive regional championship. She had 15 assists, six kills and five digs in the regional semifinal.

Worrels ran for 255 yards and ﬁve touchdowns to lead the Tigers to a 6126 victory over North Boone in the ﬁrst round of the Class 3A playoffs. The junior became the school’s all-time leading rusher in the game. -

Castrejon ran for 193 yards and a pair of touchdowns to help the Knights to a 20-8 victory over West Carroll in the ﬁrst round of the Class 2A playoffs.

for a much-needed 42-yard touchdown late in the second quarter. He added a 15-yarder to Michael Gallup and a 45-yarder to Amari Cooper in the fourth. Brett Maher kicked three field goals, including a 52-yarder in the waning seconds of the first half that gave Dallas the lead for good after falling behind 12-3 in the second quarter. Jourdan Lewis scored on a 63-yard fumble return in the final seconds. The win gave the Cowboys a half-game lead over Philadelphia (5-4) in the NFC East and improved their record in the division to 4-0, including a win over the Eagles. Jones threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Cody Latimer for fading New York. Aldrick Rosas hit four field goals, but he also missed an extra point attempt that was important in sending New York to its fifth straight loss. “You can’(t lose the turnover battle and expect to win any game,” Giants defensive back Michael Thomas said. “We’re making young mistakes, If we stop them we’ll start playing winning football. It’s not just the offense, it’s defense and special teams, too. It’s two or three plays a game where we hand the

other team points.” Rosas’ 25-yarder gave the Giants a 12-3 lead with 2:50 left, but the Cowboys scored 10 points in the final 52 seconds of the half to take a 13-12 lead. Jarwin, who has scored five of his six career touchdowns against the Giants, rambled most of the 42 yards on the score to get Dallas within 12-10 with 52 seconds remaining in the half. Xavier Woods intercepted a third-down pass by Jones on the ensuing series and returned it to the Giants 38, setting up Maher’s go-ahead field goal on the final play. The teams exchanged field goals in the third quarter, with a Jones fumble forced by Woods setting up Dallas. Rosas answered for New York. The chippy fourth quarter belonged to Dallas and Prescott, who finished 22 of 35 for 257 yards. He has thrown for 12 TDs against New York in the last four games. Jones finished 26 of 41 for 210 yards, including a 65-yard play by Saquon Barkley, his longest reception. “I just thought we started to play the way we wanted to play,” Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said of his

team’s slow start coming off a bye week. “I do think we dominated them up front. Zeke ran the ball really well. That’s certainly a part of us playing our best offensive football.” POST CAT Before the game was suspended by the cat, the Giants were winning 9-3 and Prescott had 84 yards and an interception by Antoine Bethea on the opening play from scrimmage. After El Gato appeared, Dallas outscored New York 34-9 and Prescott had 173 yards, three TDs and no interceptions. WORTH NOTING Jones has dropped five in a row after winning his first two starts. The only other rookie quarterback who lost five in a row after winning his first two starts was John Elway in 1983, according to Stats. INJURIES Cowboys: Safety Jeff Heath left early in second half with a leg injury. UP NEXT Cowboys: Host Minnesota on Sunday night. Giants: Home to play an away game against the Jets on Sunday.

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Sports COLLEGE BASKETBALL: ILLINOIS

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: NORTHWESTERN

Fighting Illini welcome higher Wildcats expectations entering season look to rebound

By Terry Towery

ASSOCIATED PRESS

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A young, maturing Illinois team is hoping for a breakthrough this season — the kind coach Brad Underwood saw coming when he arrived in Champaign two years ago. The Illini received 14 votes in the Top 25 poll released this week, not enough to make the top rankings but a show of respect nonetheless. Illinois hasn’t been ranked in the Top 25 since the 2014-15 season and hasn’t made the NCAA Tournament since 2013. “I’m just going to say it. I love the fact we have expectations this year,” Underwood said. “I think Illinois basketball and our players are deserving of those. It’s time we grew into those expectations.” Underwood, beginning his third season at Illinois with an overall record of 25-36 (11-25 in the Big Ten) clearly expects better things from his team this year. Illinois finished 12-21 last season, winning only seven of 13 conference games. “Even though we are an extremely young team still, now we have experience and we have productivity back,” Underwood said. “That’s encouraging. We’re past the unsure stage of what this thing is all about. We are no longer coaching effort.” LEADER OF THE PACK The team is built around highly touted 6-foot-5 sophomore guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu, who averaged 13.8 points per game last season. Dosunmu flirted with the NBA draft last season but returned to Illinois to lead a team known for its swarming defense and ability to score points in a hurry. “We feel we’re ahead of where we were this time last year,” Underwood said. “It’s refreshing to have a nucleus of guys back, so now it’s about building and adding.”

By Andrew Seligman AP SPORTS WRITER

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Illinois guard Da’Monte Williams (No. 20) works the ball past Lewis defenders during the second half of an exhibition game Friday in Champaign, Ill. THAT NUCLEUS Junior guard Trent Frazier is back, a veteran of Underwood’s system and a three-point shooter who can spark a run at any given moment. Frazier’s defensive style makes him invaluable on both ends of the court. Joining Frazier in the backcourt is 6-2 senior Andres Feliz, who played in all 33 games last year and averaged 8.3 points. Feliz averaged more than 12 points a game during the final four games of the season and has shown signs of maturity. At center will be fan favorite Giorgi Bezhanishvili, who set Illinois’s single-game freshman scoring record with 35 points against Rutgers. Bezhanishvili averaged 12.5 points and 5.2 rebounds last season. “You’re talking about one of the great low-post scorers in

college basketball,” Underwood said of Bezhanishvili, who hails from the nation of Georgia. Rounding out the expected starters is 6-6 senior Kipper Nichols, who averaged 5.7 points and 2.8 rebounds last year. NEW KID IN TOWN Perhaps the most buzz around campus this fall has been around the arrival of Belgium-born freshman Benjamin BosmansVerdonk. The muscular 6-foot8, 235-pound forward, who can also backup Bezhanishvili, is an intriguing addition. He averaged 16 points and six rebounds per game at KA Pegasus in Belgium last year. He suffered a lower body injury during preseason workouts. “We expect Ben to be healthy and we are excited to see what he can add to our program,”

Underwood said. DEFENSIVE PRESSURE Illinois plays a high-pressure type of defense that gelled in the second half of the season. Led by Frazier, the Illini led the Big Ten in forced turnovers and Underwood expects that trend to continue. One trend needs to be addressed, however: Illinois allowed opponents to shoot 54.3%, which simply won’t work once Big Ten play begins. THE SCHEDULE Illinois kicks off the season at home Nov. 5 against Nicholls State before hitting the road to play Grand Canyon and Arizona. The Illini welcome Miami on Dec. 2 and then open Big Ten play Dec. 7 at No. 7 Maryland before a home game against Michigan on Dec. 11.

La Salle-Peru fans cheer on the Lady Cavaliers during their 25-19, 26-24 victory over Morton in a Class 3A Metamora Sectional semifinal Monday in Metamora.

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We really want to see them again. We want another chance. “We just want a big upset. That’s what everyone wants.” The Golden Warriors (32-6) beat Metamora 25-15, 25-12 in Wednesday’s first semifinal. Sterling defeated L-P 25-18, 25-15 on Oct. 21 at L-P. “They’re the toughest team we’ve played this year,” L-P senior Anna Quesse said. “They were state champs last year. One of our big goals is to do better than last time. “They really brought it when we watched them (against Metamora), but we’re hoping to get a win. Sterling’s Brook and Bree Borum combined for 22 kills against Metamora. “We played them well until about the middle of each set then they finished,” L-P coach Mark Haberkorn said about the first meeting with the Golden Warriors. “We just have to stay strong the whole match. We have to be more consistent and execute better. They have big hitters. We just have to try to get some touches and be in the right spot at the right time.” After the slow start against Morton on Wednesday, the Lady Cavs executed well. L-P fell behind 4-0 and 5-2 be-

EVANSTON, Ill. — Northwestern looked like it was ready to go on quite a roll. The Wildcats shed the albatross hanging over the school that hosted the inaugural Final Four by reaching the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 2017. Since then? The Wildcats have posted backto-back losing records, and they hope to start finding their footing again in their seventh season under coach Chris Collins. “I feel good about our young talent,” said Collins, 101-96 since he was hired in 2013. “I feel like we’re on the right track toward our future. But obviously, I understand from afar where expectations can be because you look on paper and there’s a lot of unknowns when you look at our roster.” That young roster will rely heavily on sophomores Pete Nance and Miller Kopp and top returning scorer A.J. Turner. The Wildcats went 15-17 in a buzz-killing 2017-18 season playing home games before sparse crowds about 15 miles from campus at Allstate Arena in Rosemont. And things were no better last year. Back at sparkling, renovated Welsh-Ryan Arena, Northwestern finished 13-19 overall and last in the Big Ten at 4-16. THEY’RE BACK Nance, whose father Larry was a three-time NBA All-Star and whose brother Larry Jr. plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers, stands 6-foot-10 with a soft outside touch. But he averaged 2.9 points and 1.8 rebounds in a backup role. The 6-7 Kopp made a bigger impact, starting 19 of the 32 games he played in while averaging 4.9 points. The 6-7 Turner averaged 8.7 points in his first season at Northwestern after transferring from Boston College.

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The Lady Cavs spread out the offense with Olson leading the way with 12 kills followed by eight from Richardson and five from Quesse. “Our tip game was really strong,” Olson said. “We had a really good mindset on that. Our serve-received started to pick it up. I felt like Paige’s setting and my setting helped out. I feel like our defense had to get our offense ready then our offense responded.” The second set was tight throughout with neither team leading by more than four points. L-P trailed in the set until Richardson put down a kill to start a six-point run that included three straight kills by Olson, a kill by Kenzie DeFosse and a block by Olson to put the Lady Cavs ahead 14-11. The Lady Potters responded to tie the set at 14-14. It was tied twice more before Morton built a 21-17 lead. L-P clawed back to tie it at 22-22 and it was tied again at 24-24 before a Richardson kill NEWSTRIBUNE PHOTO/SCOTT ANDERSON and a Morton error sent the Lady Cavs into the Sweet 16 for La Salle-Peru senior Kamryn Olson (No. 4) blocks a kill attempt during the Lady Cavaliers’ 25-19, 26-24 victory over the third year in a row and the Morton in a Class 3A Metamora Sectional semifinal Monday. eighth time in the 13 years of fore Quesse slammed down a kill three points and Brooke Shirley system. We had a lot of balls hit the four-class system. to give the serve to Emma Happ. had two aces in a four-point run the line on our serve. We got a Happ served an ace and rattled as L-P took control with an 18-9 lot of breaks on our serves. We Kevin Chlum can be reached off four points to give the Lady lead. got a lot of free balls from them, at 220-6939, or at kchlum@ Cavs the lead at 7-6. “We served tough,” Haberkorn so that made it a lot easier on our shawmedia.com. Follow him on Paige Champlin served for said. “We kept them out of their offense.” Twitter @NT_SportsEditor.

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Obituaries Joel Weber Joel Weber of Rindge, N.H., formerly of Kingston, Mass., and formerly of Princeton, passed away unexpectedly Oct. 27, 2019. A funeral Mass in Joel’s honor will be at 11 a.m. Nov. 16 in St. Joseph’s the Worker, 1 Maquan St, Hanson, Mass. Immediately following Mass, the family wishes to extend an invitation to celebrate Joel’s Mr. Weber life as he would have loved, in a lighthearted manner, stories welcome. Please feel free to have your favorite tie dye or Hawaiian shirt handy in Joel’s honor. Joel is survived by his wife of 28 years, Patricia Reed Weber; his children, Sara Weber and Aaron Reed; his parents, Don and Janet Lamkin Weber; and his sister, Justine Belangia. Joel was preceded in death by his sister, Jodie Dever; and a special lady “Mommy Lyn” Sprowles. Joel loved life and he led a wonderfully full life. Joel was a patriotic American, serving his country in combat with the Navy during Desert Storm. He loved fishing and lake life. Working as an ocean charter boat captain was one of his many adventures. He worked with AOA for many years as a field service engineer, building long-lasting relationships with his coworkers and clients along the way. His favorite role of all was Dad and he was a truly wonderful father. He loved spending time with his family. He was definitely the favorite Uncle Joel amongst all of the nieces and nephews. He tried never to take life too seriously and he encouraged others to do the same. Joel traveled the world with the Navy, his work and with his family. He preferred the beach to the ‘old stones’ around the world, as one would expect. He never met a stranger that didn’t become a friend. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to any veteran organization. Joel’s parents will hold a memorial service in Illinois in April.

Harold ‘Butch’ Sterling Jr. Harold R. “Butch” Sterling Jr., 62, of Hollowayville died unexpectedly Nov. 2, 2019, in St. Margaret’s Hospital, Spring Valley. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Hollowayville United Church of Christ with the Rev. Mr. Sterling Mike Slutz, pastor officiating. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday in the church, and additional visitation will be from 10 a.m. Friday until services. Hurst Funeral Home in Ladd is assisting the family with arrangements. Butch was born Jan. 13, 1957, in Spring Valley to Harold Raymond and Alice (Carruthers) Sterling Sr. He married Sheri Croisant in Princeton on May 25, 1984. Butch was a retired union carpenter with Local 195 out of Ottawa. Butch was a past member of Malden Vet’s Club and Rice River Boys Club in Spring Valley. He enjoyed camping, fishing and driving his truck along the country roads. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. Butch is survived by his wife, Sheri of Hollowayville; three children, Nicole (Adam) Esslinger of Huntertown, Ind., Elizabeth (Mark) Cummings of Streator and Nicholas (Edin) Sterling of Arlington; one sister Joyce (Ed) Adams of Gillette, Wyo.; one brother Jerry (Bea) Sterling of Spring Valley; grandchildren Makenna, Kenzie and Brinley Esslinger, Mark Cummings III, Maddux Cummings, Emma Sterling, and one on the way; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, stepfather and one nephew. Pallbearers will be Mark Robeza, Don Milby, Jimmer Ince, Chuck Hansen, George Hall, James Pyszka and Paul Ratkiewicz. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the family. Condolences may shared at www.hurstfuneralhomes.com.

Cathi Myre Cathi (Hogue) Myre, 62, of Ottawa, formerly of Seneca, lost her life to pancreatic cancer on the morning of Nov. 3, 2019, surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thurs-day in Trinity Luth-eran Church in Marseilles with the Rev. William Chormann, pastor, officiating. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday in Mueller Funeral Home, Ottawa. Cathi was born Nov. 26, 1956, in Ottawa to James and Shirley (Jennings) Hogue. She was a graduate of Ottawa Township High School, class of 1974. Cathi retired from AT&T after 33 years of service. She was a member of the IBEW. Cathi was also a loving grandmother to Pearl, Bode and Gus Manning. She Cathi Myre was an avid flower gardener, and she loved to golf, travel and volunteer. She is survived by her mother, Shirley Harbeck of Ottawa; her father, James Hogue of Marseilles; two children, Cara (Glenn) Manning of Ottawa and Martin James Myre of Seneca; three grandchildren, Pearl, Bode and Gus Manning; a sister, Terri Hogue of Ottawa; a brother, Michael (Tamara) Hogue of Jacksonville; many stepsiblings; Martin Myre (separated); and the love of her life, her soul mate, Markos Kossaris. She was preceded in death by her stepmother, Arliss Hogue and her stepfather, Dr. John C. Harbeck. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family to be designated later. You may sign the online guestbook and share remembrances at www.MuellerFH.com.

Kenneth Rynkewicz Kenneth G. Rynkewicz, 85, of Granville died at 7:40 a.m. Nov. 4, 2019, in St. Joseph’s Nursing Center, Lacon. Arrangements are pending in HelmerShields Funeral Home, Granville.

Mary Louise Carus Mahdi Mary Louise Carus Mahdi, 97, of Peru died Nov. 3, 2019, at Manor Court of Peru. Arrangements are pending at Mueller Funeral Home, Peru, with a Celebration of Life Service tentatively scheduled for Nov. 12 at Hegeler Carus Mansion, La Salle.

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Dr. Donald P. Mammano, D.C. passed away Nov. 2, 2019, in St. Francis Medical Center,

Ronald Ray Zellmer, 72, of Peoria. Peoria, Ariz., formerly of Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Mueller Illinois and California, Funeral Home, Ottawa. Burial will follow at Ottawa died Oct. 27, 2019, at Avenue Cemetery, where full military rites will be achome. corded by American Legion Post 33 Veterans Group Ron was born Feb. 13, Honor Guard. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday in 1947, in Spring Valley to the funeral home. Masonic services Walter will be at 6:45 p.m. and Don was born Sept. 14, 1945, to Elaine Katherine and John Mammano in (GilBrooklyn, New York. While attendlette) ing his doctorate program in Chicago Zellmer. in 1972 he met Pamela Mammano; He was they were married Sept. 1, 1973, in raised Peoria. in GranDon was a veteran of the Vietnam ville and War, graduate of Adelphi University gradMr. Zellmer Dr. Mammano and held both bachelor of arts and uated bachelor of science degrees. He refrom ceived his Doctorate of Chiropractic Medicine from Putnam County High National University of Health Sciences, where he School. Ron entered the also completed his post-doctorate at American Board U.S. Army in 1965 and of Chiropractic Orthopedics. He was a fellow of the was honorably discharged Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedics, a member of the in 1968. On Sept. 30, American College of Sports Medicine, and a member of 1967, American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery. Don Ron was united in marbelonged to Illinois Chiropractic Society. riage to Joyce Ann Panier Don loved his adopted hometown of Ottawa. at First Lutheran Church Moving here in early 1978, he immediately became in Granville. The couple involved with Ottawa Noon Rotary — serving in many lived many places and different capacities, one being a past-president. He bemade many friends. They lieved very strongly in creating a riverfront that would retired to Peoria, Ariz., in be a place for all to enjoy and was instrumental in initi- 2008. Ron enjoyed spendating the Ottawa River Walk Project. Don was a meming time with his wife, ber of Ottawa Chamber of Commerce, serving on many family and friends playing different committees throughout his 41 years in Ottawa. cards, fishing and golfing. Don served on the Ottawa Elementary School Board Ron is survived by his after the flooding and closing of the Central Elementary wife, Joyce of Peoria, School. He again saw a need to help behind the scenes, Ariz.; his daughter, Krista making sure a new Central Middle School would be (Mark) Platte of Waverly, constructed. Don was a proud 50-year Scottish Rite Iowa; his son, Eric (Leigh) Mason, and Occidental Lodge #40, A.F.A.M. His motto Zellmer of Trabuco was you need to leave things better than you found Canyon, Calif.; grandchilthem. More than this, Don was dedicated to helping dren Nathan and Kelsey his patients who became part of his family. That was Platte of Waverly, and what missed most about retiring a few years ago, his Easton Zellmer of Trabuco beloved patients. Don loved his family and friends and Canyon. He was preceded dedicated his life to the service of his community and in death by his parents and patients. a brother, Kenton. Don is survived by his wife, Pam Mammano; their Burial will be Nov. 29 at sons, Donald (Marisa) and Danny (Jessica). Don had the national veterans cemthree grandchildren, Caroline (11), Kellen (5) and Sierra etery (National Memorial (2) and his siblings Howard Mammano and Marcia Cemetery) in Phoenix, Matencheck. Don also has a large extended family, and a Celebration of Life consisting of many sister- and brother-in-laws, nieces/ will be Nov. 30 at Peace nephews and great-nieces/nephews. Lutheran Church, Peoria, Don was a beloved husband, father and grandfather Ariz. who loved spending time with his family and friends. He will dearly be missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, David Lucian ‘Lou’ Mammano; father John and mother Katherine; brother Schreiber John; and niece Amanda. Pallbearers include Donald Mammano, Daniel Lucian Levi “Lou” Mammano, Eric VanTine, Willie Bara, Bobby Kurtz Schreiber, 90, of Peru and Alex Burtsfield. Honorary pallbearers include passed away Nov. 3, 2019, Ron Marino, Jerry Halterman, Bob Eschbach, Dave at his home. Mumper, Doug Trager, Boyd Palmer, Bill Walsh and Funeral services will college buddy Mike DeNoto. be at noon Saturday in In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Mueller Funeral Home, Ottawa YMCA or The Don Mammano Waterfront Peru, Project. with the You may sign the online guestbook and share rememRev. J.A. brances at www.MuellerFH.com. Small officiating. VisitAdrian ‘AJ’ Revell ation Adrian “AJ” Revell, 77, of Ottawa passed away Nov. will be 1, 2019, at his home. from Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday in 10 a.m. Ottawa Funeral Home with the Rev. David Kipfer offiMr. Schreiber until the ciating. time of Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at Ottawa services Saturday at the Funeral Home. funeral home. AJ was born April 24, 1942, in Ottawa to Godfrey Mr. Schreiber was born and Frances (Hol-tom) Revell. He married Phyllis March 2, 1929, in Crown Wilk-inson on Jan. 13, 1961, in St. Patrick’s Church, Point, Ind. to Philip and Ottawa. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Church and Clara (Gard) Schreiber. rd the Knights of Columbus, 3 Degree. Adrian was owner He married Mary Stenger and operator of AJ Appliance for on April 13, 1963, in over 40 years. He was a member of Crown Point. the Civil War Roundtable in Ottawa. Mr. Schreiber worked as He loved all aspects of the Civil War a machinist and later as an and had visited many battlefields. He engineer for 50 years. He sponsored a women’s softball team enjoyed fishing, hunting, in Ottawa for 20 years. He loved camping, boating on the watching the Chicago Bandits and Illinois River and travelenjoyed taking his grandchildren to ing. their games. He loved spending time Survivors include six with his grandchildren and great children, Gail Wells Mr. Revell grandchildren. He started marching of Lake Villa, James in drum corps in high school and car- Schreiber of Windber, Pa., ried that passion into being an instructor and a judge. Mark Schreiber of Peru, He was an instructor for many years for the Golden David (Karen) Schreiber Lancers Color Guard and several others in the Chicago of Michigan, Robin Pabst area. He was also an active member of the mural comof Ft. Meyers, Fla. and mittee and painted on many murals in Ottawa. Gary (Becky) Schreiber of He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Phyllis; Shirley; 11 grandchildren; three children, Charley (Pam) Revell, Mark (Steve) seven great-grandchildren; Bruns-Revell and Angela (Logsdon) Revell; three grand- and several nieces and children, Heather Wire, Nathan Revell, and Jennafer nephews. (Ryan) Schuh; two great-grandchildren, Paisley and He was preceded in Scarlett Schuh; and one sister, Rebecca Kohan; and his death by his parents; longtime sidekick and business partner, Stan Johnson his wife, Mary, on Nov. Adrian was preceded in death by his siblings, Colleen 18, 2016; one son, Greg Brown, Audrey Sarti, Gloria Hougas and Pat Revell; Schreiber; two brothand his son-in-law, Wes Logsdon. ers, Don and Claude Memorials may be directed to his family. Schreiber; and one sister, The online guest book may be viewed and rememPhyllis Troy. brances shared at www.ottawafuneralhome.com. Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The online guestbook may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.MuellerFH.com.

State police continue investigation after body was found in the river

Illinois State Police continue to investigate after a kayaker found a body in the Illinois River on Saturday, upstream from Starved Rock Lock and Dam and near Starved Rock State Park. A state police spokesman said late Monday the body had been identified, but no more details were being released until family members have been notified.

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Gordon Lauck Gordon Ray Lauck, 69, of La Salle, formerly of Madison, Neb., passed away Nov. 2, 2019, at Illinois Valley Community Hospital, Peru. Memorial services will be Mr. Lauck at 11 a.m. Thursday in Trinity United Church of Christ, La Salle, with Pastor Betty Delgado officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of services Thursday in the church. Additional memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Stonacek Funeral Chapel, Norfolk, Neb., with Rev. Terry Buol officiating. Gordon was an organ donor and cremation rites were accorded. Arrangements are entrusted to the MuellerPagani Funeral Home, La Salle. Mr. Lauck was born May 25, 1950, in Bloomfield, Neb. to Herman and Arlynn (Frevert) Lauck. He was baptized and confirmed at Golgatha Lutheran Church, rural Wausa, Neb. He married Donna Battaglia on March 23, 1996, in Ottawa. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in La Salle and was a retired truck driver and farmer. Survivors include his wife, Donna; seven children, Dan (Larissa) Lauck of Howells, Neb., Danita Broders of Norfolk, Neb., Diana (Brent) Kuehler of Pierce, Neb., Doug (Natalie) Lauck of Spring Valley, Alisha (Jonathan) Dew of Elk City, Okla. and Austin and Adrian Lauck, both of La Salle; 16 grandchildren; four sisters, Sharon (Don) Kalcik of Lincoln, Neb., LuAnn Zerbe of Norfolk, Neb., Colette Burnett of Le Mars, Iowa and Colleen Wurst of Lincoln, Neb.; one brother, Dave (Shelly) Lauck of Hadar, Neb. and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Marcia Lauck in infancy and Cynthia Anderson; one brother, Brian Lauck in infancy; and two brothers-in-law, Tom Zerbe and Paul Burnett. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. The online guestbook may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.MuellerFH.com.

For the Record CORRECTION Due to an editor’s error, an incorrect headline appeared with an item announcing an exhibition of former and current Bureau County art teachers’ artwork. It is not a student show that has a 6 p.m. opening reception Friday at Princeton Public Library. POLICE REPORTS A vehicle driven by Brandon N. Schroeder of 4322 U.S. 34, Mendota struck a deer at 6:30 p.m. Saturday on Route 89 just east of Briarcliff Drive, Spring Valley police said.

McKinna Barajas, 17, of 1010 Calhoun St., Peru was charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and improper lane use following a two-vehicle accident at 6:45 p.m. Sunday on U.S. 6 at the Spring Valley curves, Spring Valley police said. Barajas was charged after striking a vehicle driven by Megan L. Morris of 1728 Walnut St., Peru, police said.

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LEGAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LA SALLE COUNTY - OTTAWA, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Emily J. Sanchez; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2018CH000236 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 03/21/2019, the Sheriff of LaSalle County, Illinois will on December 19, 2019 at the hour of 8:00 AM at Governmental Complex North Lobby 707 Etna Road Ottawa, IL 61350, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of LaSalle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TEN (10) IN BLOCK TWELVE (12) IN THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY’S ADDITION TO MENDOTA, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF MENDOTA, LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 01-33-232-011 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 704 4th Ave Mendota, IL 61342 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 1418-11721. I3136524 (November 5, 12 & 19, 2019) LEGAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LA SALLE COUNTY - OTTAWA, ILLINOIS DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. RICHARD H SHAKESPEARE A/K/A RICHARD SHAKESPEARE; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, DEFENDANTS. 2018CH000168 4304 EAST SEVENTH ROAD MENDOTA, IL 61342 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on January 22, 2019, Sheriff of LaSalle County will on December 3, 2019, in LaSalle County Courthouse 707 East Etna Rd (North Door), Ottawa, IL 61350, at 11:30 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of La Salle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: A PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 29 FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 47 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SOUTHWEST QUARTER 328.70 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREE 01 MINUTE 30 SECONDS WEST 274.25 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST 326.81 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 29; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 52 SECONDS EAST 274.25 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING, IN MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 02-29-316-000 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 4304 East Seventh Road Mendota, IL 61342 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $173,343.50. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc. com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 267309 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I3136025 (October 29, November 5 & 12, 2019)

LEGAL IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS EASTERN DIVISION UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF ITS AGENCY, RURAL HOUSING SERVICE OR SUCCESSORY AGENCY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Plaintiff, -v.KRISTINA PELSZYNSKI, CITY OF PERU, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION Defendant 19 C 02449 Judge SARA L. ELLIS NOTICE OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONER’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 12, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, Special Commissioner appointed herein, will at 1:00 PM on December 2, 2019, at the La Salle County Courthouse, 707 EAST ETNA ROAD (NORTH DOOR), OTTAWA, IL, 61350, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE NORTH 65 FEET OF LOT 10 IN BLOCK 39 IN WESTERN ADDITION TO PERU, IN THE CITY OF PERU, EXCEPT COAL AND MINERALS AND THE RIGHT TO MINE AND REMOVE THE SAME; SITUATED IN LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 710 GREEN STREET, Peru, IL 61354 Property Index No. 17-17-332-010 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $132,480.35. Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wite transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, Alexander Potestivo, POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number 114661. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago IL, 60606 312-263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. 114661 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 19 C 02449 TJSC#: 39-3813 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I3135148 (October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 2019)

LEGAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LA SALLE COUNTY, OTTAWA, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. MARGARET HANNA AKA MARGARET M. HANNA, Defendant. 19-CH-7 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 620 TALLY ST EARLVILLE, IL 60518 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on September 6, 2019, the Sheriff of LaSalle County will at 10:45 AM on December 13, 2019 in the Sheriff’s Office Lobby at the Government Complex, 707 Etna Road, Ottawa, Illinois, sell at the public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate, to-wit: Lot 10 in Block 16 in Stilson’s Addition to Earlville, situated in LaSalle County, Illinois. Permanent Index Number: 03-18-313-004 Commonly known as: 620 Tally St, Earlville, IL 60518 The Judgment amount is $70,904.18. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of LaSalle County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1). If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Veronika J. Miles (#6313161), Its Attorney Of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 I3131889 (October 29, November 5 & 12, 2019)

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Custodian Peru Elementary School District 124 has a full-time custodian vacancy at Parkside Middle School. The work hours for this position are generally 1:30pm to 10:00pm when school is in session and 6:00am – 2:30pm when school is not in session.

2003 Buick Regal Low miles, new tires, new battery, needs wire harness work, Must sell $500 Call 815-220-1469 66 Covair runs needs work. $2,000 OBO Call 309-847-4031

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Part-time 911 Telecommunicator 24 hours per week guaranteed minimum position(s) (possibility of transitioning to full-time) Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch is accepting applications for part-time civilian 911 Telecommunicator positions. Must have the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays and evenings as needed. Excellent communication skills are also required. Applications are available at the Peru Police Department front desk, 1503 4th St., Peru, IL 61354 or by emailing the Manager at the address listed below. Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch Attn: PSAP Manager 1503 4th St.,Peru, IL 61354 Fax: 815-223-2267 Phone: 779-201-5441 jfisher@ivrd.org EOE

NOTICE IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS EASTERN DIVISION UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF ITS AGENCY, RURAL HOUSING SERVICE OR SUCCESSORY AGENCY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Plaintiff, -v.KRISTINA PELSZYNSKI, CITY OF PERU, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION Defendant 19 C 02449 Judge SARA L. ELLIS NOTICE OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONER’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 12, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, Special Commissioner appointed herein, will at 1:00 PM on December 2, 2019, at the La Salle County Courthouse, 707 EAST ETNA ROAD (NORTH DOOR), OTTAWA, IL, 61350, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 710 GREEN STREET, Peru, IL 61354 Property Index No. 17-17-332-010 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $132,480.35. Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wite transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, Alexander Potestivo, POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number 114661. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago IL, 60606 312-263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. 114661 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 19 C 02449 TJSC#: 39-3813 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I3135148 (October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 2019)

It is expected that the person filling the position will begin on or around December 5, 2019. The hourly pay per rate is $16 per hour plus benefits per the current collective bargaining agreement. Maintenance skills, a strong work ethic and excellent references are required. A resume, letter of application and at least two recent letters of reference are required and applications must be submitted through via the district's online application process found at www.perued.net. The deadline for applications is noon on Friday, November 8, 2019

Health Care Now Hiring La Salle County Nursing Home RN's, LPN's, & CNA's Full time PM's & Midnights Excellent Benefits Health and Wellness Vacation Paid Holiday's Sick/Personal leave County Retirement Plans Life Insurance Optional Benefits: Dental and Vision Apply on line: lasallecounty.org or in person: 1380 N. 27th Rd. Ottawa, IL 61350 815-433-0476 Part time positions available!

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NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LA SALLE COUNTY, OTTAWA, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. MARGARET HANNA AKA MARGARET M. HANNA, Defendant. 19-CH-7 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 620 TALLY ST EARLVILLE, IL 60518 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on September 6, 2019, the Sheriff of LaSalle County will at 10:45 AM on December 13, 2019 in the Sheriff’s Office Lobby at the Government Complex, 707 Etna Road, Ottawa, Illinois, sell at the public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 03-18-313-004 Commonly known as: 620 Tally St, Earlville, IL 60518 The Judgment amount is $70,904.18. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of LaSalle County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1). If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Veronika J. Miles (#6313161), Its Attorney Of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 I3131889 (October 29, November 5 & 12, 2019)

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NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LA SALLE COUNTY - OTTAWA, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Emily J. Sanchez; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2018CH000236 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 03/21/2019, the Sheriff of LaSalle County, Illinois will on December 19, 2019 at the hour of 8:00 AM at Governmental Complex North Lobby 707 Etna Road Ottawa, IL 61350, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of LaSalle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 01-33-232-011 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 704 4th Ave Mendota, IL 61342 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-18-11721. I3136524 (November 5, 12 & 19, 2019) NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LA SALLE COUNTY - OTTAWA, ILLINOIS DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. RICHARD H SHAKESPEARE A/K/A RICHARD SHAKESPEARE; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, DEFENDANTS. 2018CH000168 4304 EAST SEVENTH ROAD MENDOTA, IL 61342 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on January 22, 2019, Sheriff of LaSalle County will on December 3, 2019, in LaSalle County Courthouse 707 East Etna Rd (North Door), Ottawa, IL 61350, at 11:30 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of La Salle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 02-29-316-000 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 4304 East Seventh Road Mendota, IL 61342 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $173,343.50. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc. com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 267309 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I3136025 (October 29, November 5 & 12, 2019)

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Yellowstone Bison Chili

On a recent trip to Yellowstone I suddenly found myself face to face with a bison. I remembered the warning a ranger had told me about bison. He said, “If they lift their tail, then they are either going to “charge or discharge”. Well, when I saw his tail start to go up with nothing coming out of his back end — I figured it was time for me to skidaddle! Once safely back in my car, I was inspired to create a recipe that would neither “charge” (be too spicy) or “discharge” (create excess flatulence). This chili has all the complex flavors we expect in a great chili recipe but without the beans. Serve it over elbow macaroni topped with cheese and a dollop of yogurt or sour cream.

12 oz Beer – Stout, Porter (Guinness®) 1 Can (28 oz) Crushed Tomatoes – undrained 1 Can (14 oz) Diced Fire Roasted Tomatoes – undrained 6 dollops Sour Cream or Yogurt for serving ½ Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese for topping Elbow Macaroni Large heavy kettle, pot, or Dutch Oven

It will feed 6 hungry cowboys. GO FIND ALL YOUR STUFF

TIPS • Substitute roasted Poblano pepper for the bell pepper for a little more heat • Add 1 can of drained and rinsed beans if you must (add them last) • If the chili becomes too thick – add more beer of course! • Use hot Italian sausage instead of mild for more spicy flavor

1-1/2 lbs ½ lb 1-1/2 Cups 1 Cup ½ Cup ½ tsp 1 tsp 1 tsp 1 tsp 2 tsp 2 Tbsp 2 Tbsp 3 Cloves 1 Tbsp 1 Can (6 oz)

Ground Bison OR Lean Ground Beef 90/10 Bulk Italian Sausage – mild or hot Yellow Onions – diced small Yellow or Red Bell Pepper – diced small Celery – diced small Red Pepper Flakes Kosher Salt Dried Oregano - crushed Dried Thyme Leaves – crushed Ground Cumin Chili Powder Brown Sugar Fresh Garlic – peeled and minced Worcestershire Sauce Tomato Paste

START COOKING Measure into a small bowl and set aside: ½ tsp Red Pepper 1 tsp Kosher Salt 1 tsp Dried Oregano 1 tsp Dried Thyme 2 tsp Ground Cumin 2 Tbsp Chili Powder

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• Serve with slices of apples, pears, chopped pecans, rustic bread slices, crackers, or anything you can find to dip into the warm cheese! • You don’t have to remove the rind BUT it helps if you remove part of it to make “breaking in” to the cheese easier. If you prefer to remove all of the rind, then use a vegetable peeler and make sure the cheese is very cold. • Use scraps from the puff pastry dough to decorate the top. Cookie cutters work as well. • Use a “melon baller” or the edge of a sturdy measuring spoon to “trench” the cheese to hold the raspberry jam filling. • Use a thin serrated knife to slice the cheese wheel in half. BE CAREFUL!

Brie in a Blanket with Whiskey Caramel Sauce Our family loves this holiday appetizer. The recipe is adapted from a Baked Brie With Bourbon Caramel Pecan Sauce recipe that was first published on the Domino Sugar Website. We have been making it for several years primarily as a holiday appetizer but let’s face it – brie, caramel, raspberry jam, and whiskey sound pretty good to me just about anytime. We leave out the Pecans but add a layer of raspberry preserves as a little surprise! Serves 8 GO FIND ALL YOUR STUFF 12-16 oz Brie “wheel” 1 pk (2 sheets) Frozen Puff Pastry - thawed 1 Egg – beaten for egg wash 1/4 Cup Raspberry Jam - Seedless Dusting All Purpose Flour 2 Apples - sliced Crackers or rustic bread slices Caramel Sauce ½ Cup ½ Cup ½ Cup 2 Tbsp 1 Tbsp 1 tsp ½ Cup

Butter (lightly salted) Brown Sugar - packed Granulated Sugar Light Corn Syrup Whiskey or Bourbon Vanilla extract Heavy Whipping Cream

Rimmed Baking Sheet Parchment paper Basting Brush Holiday Cookie Cutter START COOKING Preheat your oven to 375ºF. Unwrap the Brie wheel. Remove the outer rind with a vegetable peeler. It helps if the cheese is cold when you peel off the rind. Don’t worry about getting every last bit of rind off as it is totally

edible. Carefully slice the Brie in half through the side (like you would do if you were leveling a round cake – through the side NOT top to bottom). Take a sharp spoon or melon baller and make a shallow “trench” down the center of one Brie wheel that you just cut in half. This will get filled with the jam. Place the cheese you just removed on the top or eat it! Place a thawed sheet of puff pastry dough on a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough out so that it is large enough to wrap entirely around both halves of your Brie wheel once they are stacked on top of each other. Place one half of the Brie wheel on top of the puff pastry sheet (trench side up). Using a spoon, fill the “trench” of this ½ wheel with the raspberry jam. Place the remaining half of the Brie wheel on top of the raspberry jam. Pull the puff pastry sheet up and over the top of the raspberry filled Brie. Press seams together trimming excess pieces. Rubbing a little water on seams with your fingertip

will help seal them. Save the scraps of dough. Once the Brie has been wrapped and sealed in the puff pastry, flip it over on to a parchment lined rimmed baking sheet so the smooth bottom is now on top. Use the scraps of dough to decorate the top. Use a small cookie cutter to cut shapes and place on the top. Use the egg wash as the glue for the “decorations”. Brush top with the beaten egg wash, place on the center rack of your oven, and bake at 375ºF 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and place on a serving dish or platter. While the Brie is baking, combine the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, corn syrup, whiskey, and vanilla in a medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Slowly add the heavy cream, stirring as you add it to the sugar mixture. Keep stirring until the mixture comes to a boil. Continue to boil for 4-5 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Spoon or pour the warm caramel sauce around the Brie and serve with sliced apples or crackers.

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Spinach Salad with U Pick ‘Em Berry Vinaigrette

My sister-in-law Debbie makes this great spinach salad with strawberry dressing at our family gatherings. It’s a great summertime salad but then I got to thinking. What if you could have a great “base vinaigrette” that you could modify depending on the flavor and the berries you’d like to use or were available? Here it is – the “U Pick ‘Em Vinaigrette”. You make the base vinaigrette and then pick the berry to flavor it with. Toss the spinach and berries together then top it off with nuts and Parmesan cheese and you’re a superstar!

Cherry Custard Cornbread

If you are a storm chaser it is a pretty good bet that you are going to be spending a lot of time roaming around the Texas Panhandle in the early Spring searching for big storms. This also means you are going to be eating a lot of BBQ and nothing tempers all that BBQ sauce like a piece of great cornbread. The problem is that most corn breads are dry and boring. Here is a cornbread that is not only moist, but has a surprise custard filling in the center.

Serves 8 GO FIND ALL YOUR STUFF

GO FIND ALL YOUR STUFF 12-16 oz ½ Cup ½ Cup 3-1/2 Cups

Fresh Baby Spinach Shredded Parmesan Cheese Walnuts or Honey Roasted Almonds - Chopped Berries - U Pick ‘Em – divided

Base Vinaigrette 1/3 Cup Granulated Sugar (can substitute ¼ Cup Honey) 2 Tbsp Sesame Seeds 1 Tbsp Poppy Seeds 1 tsp Dried Minced Onion ¼ tsp Paprika 1 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup ½ tsp Worcestershire Sauce ¼ Cup Red Wine Vinegar ½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil ½ Cup You pick the Berry from the list below! You pick the berry from below and add to the salad and the vinaigrette Fresh Strawberries - crushed • Fresh Cherries - pitted and crushed Fresh Blueberries - whole • Fresh Raspberries - whole Large Serving Bowl Blender START COOKING In a blender, add all the ingredients for the base vinaigrette EXCEPT for the olive oil. Pick your berries and add ½ cup of the berries to the blender and pulse 4 or 5 times to combine Put the blender on medium speed and slowly drizzle ½ cup of olive oil into the blender. Wash and pat dry (unless it is already washed) the spinach and place in a large serving bowl. Add the 3 cups of the remaining berries you picked for your salad to the bowl with the spinach. When using strawberries or cherries, consider crushing them before tossing with the spinach. When using blueberries or raspberries, I would leave them whole when tossing them with the spinach. Toss with ½ of the dressing, cheese, and nuts. Serve with remaining dressing on the side

TIPS • Cherries are more tart than strawberries so you may have to add more or less sugar. To cut sweetness and intensify flavor, add a little cherry juice to any of the choices. • You can substitute 1/4 cup of honey for the 1/3 cup of sugar in the dressing. • Add your own toppings. Almonds and pecans work in this salad as well. • Add pieces of cooked chicken to make it a meal.

1-1/2 Cups ¾ Cup 1 tsp ½ tsp 1 tsp 2 Large 2 Tbsp 2 Tbsp 1-1/2 Cups ½ Cup (6 oz) 1 Cup (5 oz) 1 Cup

All Purpose Flour Stone Ground Cornmeal or Yellow Cornmeal Baking Powder Baking Soda Salt Eggs Unsalted Butter – melted Granulated Sugar Whole Milk Cherry Yogurt – blended (low fat or regular) Dried Cherries – rough chopped Heavy Cream

10” Cast Iron Skillet or 9” square baking dish Mixer w/mixing bowl START COOKING Place 10” Cast Iron Skillet or 9” oven safe baking dish in a cold oven on the middle rack. Preheat your oven and skillet to 400ºF. In a medium bowl combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat together until blended: 2 Eggs 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter – melted 2 Tbsp Granulated Sugar 1-1/2 Cups Whole Milk ½ Cup (6 oz) Cherry Yogurt Add the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl and mix until just blended. Fold in the Cherry pieces with a spatula. Remove the heated skillet/dish from the oven and generously coat the bottom and sides with Butter. Pour the batter into the hot skillet/dish. REDUCE OVEN TEMPERATURE TO 350ºF. Measure 1 cup of heavy cream. Pour the heavy cream slowly into the center of the batter in the skillet/baking dish. Do not stir. The cream will flow through the batter on its own while baking. Place the skillet/baking dish back into the oven on the center rack. Bake at 350ºF until the cornbread is lightly browned and set (about 30-40 minutes). If you have a digital thermometer, the internal temperature should be about 200ºF when the cornbread is done. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack. Serve warm.

TIPS • You can use buttermilk in place of the yogurt. Reduce the whole milk to 1 cup and add 1 cup of buttermilk. • You can make your own buttermilk by placing 1 Tbsp of white vinegar or lemon juice in a liquid measuring cup. Fill the cup up with milk to the 1 cup mark and let rest for 5 minutes. • You can leave the cherries out or substitute dried cranberries. • You can add ¾ cup of fresh or frozen corn (thawed and patted dry) in lieu of the cherries. • If you are using a baking dish then make sure it is at least 2” deep. • Preheat the oven and skillet to 400ºF. When you are ready to put your batter in the skillet, remove the skillet from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 350ºF. Pour your batter then the heavy cream in the skillet and return to the oven and continue to bake at 350ºF. This technique helps to promote the custard layer in the middle.

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Dutch Porter and the Apple Puff Pancake My Dad’s nickname was “Dutch” (he said because he was always in trouble as a kid). My grandson Joseph is named after my Dad so sometimes we call him “Dutch” as well. When I told little Dutch that we were going to make a “Dutch Baby Pancake” for breakfast he figured we were making it just for him! This Dutch Baby can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. Whether you top it with savory ingredients or fruit, it makes for a dramatic presentation. This is a sweet version made with stovetop apples sautéed in brown sugar and butter. Serves 4 GO FIND ALL YOUR STUFF Batter 3 large 1/3 Cup 1/3 Cup 2 Tbsp ½ Cup ¼ tsp 1 Tbsp

Eggs Whole Milk Heavy Whipping Cream Brown Sugar All Purpose Flour Salt Unsalted Butter

Apple Topping 2 Granny Smith Apples – peeled, and sliced into thin wedges 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter 3 Tbsp Brown Sugar 1 Tbsp Honey ½ tsp Cinnamon Sprinkle Confectioners Sugar – for dusting the top 10” Cast Iron Skillet (or oven safe skillet) 10” Sauté Pan Blender START COOKING TIPS • Start with room temperature eggs, milk, and cream for the most puffiness. • You can substitute 2/3 cup Half and Half for the milk and heavy cream. • Use a good baking apple for this recipe such as Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Braeburn, Jonathan, Gala, or Winesap. • Cast iron skillet should be preheated and coated with butter before adding the batter. • Top with berries or any other fruit that your family loves. • German pancakes are traditionally served with a sprinkle of lemon juice and a dusting of powdered sugar right before serving.

Place 10” cast iron skillet in a cold oven on the middle rack. Preheat your oven and skillet to 425ºF. Peel, core, and slice 2 Apples. Slices should be about ¼” thick. Place the sliced apples in a bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp of lemon juice to keep them from turning brown. In a blender, add the eggs, milk, cream, and brown sugar. Mix until blended. Add the flour and salt and blend again until smooth. Leave the batter in the blender and let rest for 5 minutes. Remove the hot skillet from the oven (put a towel or hot pad on the handle so you don’t forget it’s hot!). Add 1 Tbsp of unsalted butter to the skillet and swirl the butter in

the skillet so that it coats the bottom and sides of the skillet. Pulse the batter in the blender 2 or 3 times and then pour the batter into the hot skillet (pour the batter all over the bottom of the skillet and not just in the center). Place skillet with batter into the oven. Bake at 425ºF for 12-14 minutes until the edges are dark brown and the batter has “puffed up” in the skillet. Look through the window and don’t open the oven door until the pancake is done or almost done. While the pancake is baking, add 2 Tbsp of unsalted butter to a second 10” skillet on medium heat. Add the apples, brown sugar, honey, and cinnamon. Use a spatula to mix together well and continue cooking

and stirring until much of the moisture has cooked away (8-10 minutes). Apples should be cooked but still firm in texture and not mushy. Turn off heat and let apples sit in the pan until the pancake comes out of the oven. When the pancake has puffed up and the edges are brown, remove from the oven and let it sit for a couple of minutes in the pan. The pancake will deflate slightly but this is normal. Use a stiff pancake turner to loosen the pancake from the skillet and place the pancake on a serving platter. Using a slotted spoon, scoop the cooked apples out of the bowl and place in the center of the pancake. Dust the top with powdered sugar and serve immediately.

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Cast Iron Spatchcock Chicken

When I was growing up almost every meal made on top of the stove was cooked in a cast iron skillet. Cast Iron cooking disappeared from the kitchen becoming relegated to the campfire as new metals and non-stick surfaces were developed. Many cooks do not realize that a well-seasoned cast iron skillet is still the ultimate non-stick pan! Here is a simple and delicious recipe for the cast iron skillet. The chicken is “butterflied” and dry brined resulting in a moist roasted chicken with a crispy outer skin. GO FIND ALL YOUR STUFF 1 4 2 2

Whole Chicken (3 to 4 lbs.) Small Red Potatoes washed and cut into ¾” chunks Carrots – peeled and cut into 1” long pieces Shallots – Peeled and cut in half

Dry Rub 1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp 1 tsp 2 tsp 1 tsp ½ tsp

Kosher Salt Brown Sugar Paprika Poultry Seasoning Dried Oregano Garlic Powder

Baste 5 Tbsp 1-1/2 tsp

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Rosemary Leaves – rough chopped

TIPS • Handles of cast iron skillets are hot! Keep a handle covered when not in the oven. • Make up extra rub and store in a sealed jar. • Poultry season contains: thyme, sage, marjoram, rosemary, black pepper, nutmeg. • Lightly “tent” the top of the chicken with aluminum foil if the chicken starts getting too dark before it is done.

Gravy 1 Cup 1 Cup 2 Tbsp

White Wine Chicken Broth Butter (lightly salted)

12” Cast Iron Skillet Kitchen Shears START COOKING Mix the dry rub seasonings together in a small bowl and set aside. Place chicken on your cutting board breast side down. Use kitchen shears to cut lengthwise along each side of the backbone to remove. Discard the backbone piece or reserve to make stock with at a different time. Flip the chicken over and press in the center to flatten the chicken (you should hear a cracking sound as the breast bone breaks). Pat the flattened chicken dry with paper towels. Coat all sides of the chicken with the dry rub. Coat over and under the skin where you can. Place the chicken on a rimmed baking sheet or dish and refrigerate uncovered for at least 4 hours (not more than 12 hours). After 4+ hours, remove chicken from fridge and set on counter. Place a seasoned 12” cast iron skillet on the lower rack of your

COLD oven. Preheat the oven and the empty skillet to 450ºF (about 20 minutes). While skillet is preheating, mix the basting ingredients together (5 Tbsp olive oil and 1-1/2 tsp of rosemary). Put the vegetables in a small bowl. Use a pastry brush to lightly baste the vegetables, then lightly salt and pepper the vegetables, toss, and set aside. Using the olive oil baste, coat the breast side of the chicken (skin side). Place the chicken, breast side (skin side) down, in the preheated cast iron skillet and return to the oven for about 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, remove the skillet from the oven. Use tongs to flip the chicken over so that the skin side is now exposed to the oven. Baste with remaining olive oil/rosemary mixture and add the potatoes, carrots, and shallots to the pan. Return the skillet to the oven and continue cooking for another 20-30 minutes until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh and the breast registers 160ºF. Remove chicken from skillet and let rest 15 minutes before carving. Pour the fat out of the skillet reserving 4 Tbsp of the chicken drippings in the bottom of the skillet. Place the skillet on the stovetop at medium heat. Add the wine first and then the chicken broth scraping and deglazing the bits off the bottom of the skillet. Continue simmering until the liquid is reduced by ½. Whisk in the butter at the end to “finish” the gravy then pour through a strainer.

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• You can substitute Irish butter (higher fat content) for more flavor. • Make sure the butter, cheese, and eggs are at room temperature before mixing.

Blueberry Brunch Cake This sweet treat was inspired by a recipe that my friend Arlene from San Antonio, Texas shared with me. I’m always looking for something to put blueberries in and her family recipe got me thinking. How could I turn this recipe into the perfect dessert for brunch or a late night hunger raid? How about a coffee cake made with Irish butter, lemon Mascarpone cheese filling, a browned butter streusel, and little chunks of bacon hidden inside. Now that’s a mouthful!! GO FIND ALL YOUR STUFF The Streusel ½ Cup ½ Cup ¾ Cup ¾ Cup

Unsalted Butter - cut into cubes Pecans – chopped Brown Sugar – packed All Purpose Flour

The Cake Batter 1 Cup Unsalted Butter or Unsalted Irish Butter - softened 1 Cup Granulated Sugar 2 large Eggs 2 Cups All Purpose Flour 2 tsp Baking Powder ½ tsp Salt The Filling 1 pkg (8 oz) 1 pkg (8 oz) ½ Cup 1 large 1 tsp 2 Tbsp 1 Tbsp 1 pint 6 strips

Cream Cheese – softened Mascarpone Cheese – softened Granulated Sugar Egg Yolk Vanilla Extract or Vanilla Bean Paste Fresh Lemon Juice (½ of a Lemon) Lemon Zest (zest the outside of one Lemon) Fresh Blueberries – rinsed and patted dry Regular Cut Bacon – cooked and rough chopped

9”x13” Baking Pan Mixer 12” Sauté pan

START COOKING Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Grease 9”x13” baking pan and set aside. Cook 6 strips of bacon. Drain fat and chop into small pieces. Set aside. Make the streusel. Put the cubed butter (1/2 cup) in a non-stick medium sauté pan on medium heat. Melt the butter in the pan and continue to heat until the butter begins to turn brown. Use a spatula to keep moving the butter in the pan to prevent it from burning. You must watch this carefully. Once the butter turns a light brown, turn off the heat and add the pecans, brown sugar, and flour to the pan. Mix the ingredients together until all the flour is incorporated. Set aside to cool. Make the cake batter. In a large mixing bowl cream the butter and sugar together on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time making sure they are mixed in. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl. In a separate bowl, measure and sift the flour then whisk in the baking powder and salt. Put the mixer on low speed and slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter/sugar mixture. Beat until all the flour is incorporated and the batter looks creamy. Pour 2/3 of the cake batter into the greased 9”x13” pan and set the other 1/3 aside in the bowl you used to blend your dry ingredients in. Using a rubber scraper distribute the batter evenly across the bottom of the pan. This layer will feel “thin” but don’t worry it will be ok. Make the filling. Use the same mixing bowl you made your cake batter in (no need to wash it), cream the cheeses and sugar together until they are fluffy. Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest. Blend until smooth. Set aside. Assemble the cake. Now spread the filling mixture evenly on top of the batter. Next sprinkle the blueberries evenly on top of the filling. Sprinkle the bacon chunks evenly on top of the blueberries. Using the remaining 1/3 of the reserved cake batter from step #4, use a spoon or melon baller to drop dollops of the cake batter on top of the filling and blueberries. And lastly, sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the top of everything. Bake at 350ºF for about 50-65 minutes. Place a loose piece of foil over the top after 40 minutes to prevent the top from over browning. Refrigerate left over cake and warm in the oven before serving.

Worty McGuiness’s Chocolate Cake Every St. Patrick’s Day those mischievous leprechauns come out and do their best to play tricks on us. Last year I was making a chocolate cake when suddenly my phone rang. I went in the other room to answer it but no one was there. When I returned to finish making my cake and frosting, I discovered a leprechaun had dumped beer in my cake batter and Baily’s Irish Cream® in my frosting! Of course not wanting to waste all that good alcohol, I went ahead and baked the cake and this is how it turned out. I made sure that naughty leprechaun did not get even one bite of it! I used the empty beer bottle as a leprechaun trap and I caught him and released him at a local AA meeting. GO FIND ALL YOUR STUFF 1 Cup ¾ Cup 1-1/2 Cups ½ Cup ¾ Cup 2 2/3 Cup 1 Tbsp 2 Cups 1-1/2 tsp ½ tsp

Guinness® or other dark stout beer Unsalted Irish or Regular Butter – Cubed (12 Tbsp) Granulated Sugar Dark Brown Sugar Unsweetened Baking Cocoa (NOT Dutch Processed) Eggs – beaten Sour Cream Vanilla Extract All Purpose Flour Baking Soda Salt

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FROM PAGE 12 Frosting 1 pkg (8oz) 1-1/2 Cups 1/3 Cup 1 shot (2 oz)

Cream Cheese Confectioner’s Sugar Heavy Cream (reduce to ¼ Cup if using the Baily’s) Baily’s Irish Cream (optional – reduce Heavy Cream above)

9” Springform pan or a 9” round cake pan that is at least 2” deep Parchment Paper Mixer

isn’t sealed tight. Place the pan on the middle rack of your oven. Bake at 350ºF for about 50-60 minutes. Test with toothpick or dry spaghetti inserted in the center to make sure cake is completely baked or use a digital thermometer and look for 200º-205ºF. Remove cake and cool on wire rack. Cool completely before removing the springform pan. While cake is cooling make the frosting. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until it becomes fluffy. Add the confectioner’s sugar, heavy whipping cream, and Baily’s Irish Cream® and beat until smooth – do not overbeat. If you decide to add the Baily’s, then you may need to add some additional confectioner’s sugar to thicken the frosting. The frosting should be thick enough to “hang” over the edges of the cake. Once the cake is completely cooled, remove from the springform pan and place on a serving plate. Spread the frosting over the top of the cake, letting it drape over the sides of the cake, imitating the look of the foam on a head of beer flowing over the sides of a glass.

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