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5,000 same-sex marriages reported in Illinois By Christi Warren Shaw Media Services
More than 5,000 samesex couples have been married in Illinois since the law allowing samesex marriages took effect on June 1, according to a news release from Equality Illinois, an LGBT advocate organization.
The survey of Illinois counties conducted by Equality Illinois found that at least 3,274 marriage licenses were issued, and 1,694 civil unions were converted to marriages. Numbers recorded in area counties, according to Equality Illinois, include: Henry County — two civil union licenses
converted to marriage licenses; LaSalle County — 10 civil union licenses converted and six marriage licenses; Marshall County — none; and Bureau County — two civil union conversions and one marriage license. These numbers are all taken from the Equality Illinois survey. Tracking the exact
number is a challenge because the 102 Illinois counties’ record-keeping systems vary. The survey found some county clerks combined the licenses and conversions into one number. Other counties – including DeKalb – said they treat all marriages the same, and thus do not keep a record of the same-sex marriages. If
they had, the number of newly recorded same-sex marriages would easily be over 5,000. Five counties didn’t respond to the survey, the news release says, and nine counties reported no licenses or conversions issued. The survey found that most of the marriages happened in Cook Coun-
Treasures a-plenty in Tonica By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com
TONICA — The old saying says “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” There are a lot of hidden treasures located in Mitch Urban’s lot behind his Tonica home. Three and one-half acres of land holds trailers and buildings full of antique cars, antique motorcycles and antiques of all shapes and sizes. From hubcaps to pickaxes to free weights to tanning beds — if you’re looking for it, odds are Urban has it. “That’s a 1948 wooden Bally pinball machine,” Urban said. “I used to love playing them.” Several cars sit around the lot, most for parts but many in the process of rebuilding. Off in one corner of the lot sits a late ‘60s Volkswagen Beetle painted like “Herbie, the Love Bug.” An International Scout from 1968 rests nearby. A rare 1954 Kaiser Manhattan rests near the front of the lot, mostly intact and waiting for a buyer, a short distance from a 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Urban just pulled the engine out of for another car. Dozens of grill assemblies and transmissions lie in a nearby building with a loft nearly filled to the brim, bursting with hubcaps from nearly every make and model car. “I’ve been doing this my whole life,” Urban said. “I’ve lived in this house since I was 6. It’s just been building from then. “My father started the business in 1958. I was a year and one month old,” Urban said. “He got cancer when I was pre-entered in the Marine Corps right after my 17th birthday. A whole bunch of my buddies were going into the Marine Corps, and I was going to go with them. My father was in the Navy, and he told me he got cancer when he heard I was going into the Marine Corps.” Urban moves from antique to antique with a certain amount of pride and a nearly encyclopedic memory of each item.
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Mitch Urban stands with a U.S. Cavalry sword inside one of several trailers full of antiques at his antique yard on Ray Richardson Road in Tonica. Urban’s wares vary from the mundane to the unique at his storage facilities.
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ty with 2,370 new licenses and 800 conversions being reported. Rock Island County was another county with a large number of marriages. According to the survey, it reported 108 marriage licenses and 62 civil union conversions. Tonica News reporter Ken Schroeder contributed to this report.
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TONICA — Tonica Grade School added two teachers and some technical assistance to the payroll at its July 16 meeting. Karen Jones was hired as the new middle school science teacher, and Lindsey Bienemann will take the position of autism instructor. Both positions are for the 2014-15 school year. Jones was one of four teachers interviewed for the science position out of seven applicants. Jones is returning to the teaching force after a year as a substitute teacher. “We felt after the interviews, she really fits in with what we’re trying to do here,” Superintendent John Suarez said. “She has PBIS experience, a very diverse background, her references all checked out very well, and I felt she meshed well with the staff members during her interview. She was clearly the stand-out candidate.” Bienemann was one of four candidates who applied for autism instructor. She is a firstyear teacher and the fifth autism instructor hired in the last five years by the school district. In other action, the board: • Set the rate of pay for Ronda Ketner at $50 an hour. Ketner’s position is shared with Dimmick School. • Tabled discussion on the pay rates for administrative staff members Monica Krieser and Jessica Schneider. • Approved changes to
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OGLESBY — Fifty-two girls from Oglesby, Tonica, Lostant, Peru, LaSalle and surrounding areas attended the Girl Scout Service Unit Camp held in Lehigh Park last week. In its 16th year, the camp provides skills for its attendees which are useful not only in the woods, but in everyday life as well. Girls have learned how to cook on the grill, outdoor games, make paper lanterns, pet safety, fingernail painting and hair care, as well as many other skills. Other stations the girls attended during the week included cupcake design, swimming and a hot air balloon. The Scouts also practiced sing-alongs, flag ceremonies and traditional Girl Scout skills like the Girl Scout pledge. “We want them to be independent thinkers,” said Chris Hubbard. Hubbard who is a volunteer and former camp director said the Oglesby Girl Scout Camp is the last of several day camps for Girl Scouts in the area. Volunteers from the Pet Project, Hy-Vee, the Oglesby Police K9 unit and other businesses have kept the campers busy and having fun throughout the week.
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Central Illinois Girl Scout Service Unit Camp was held July 14 to 18 at Lehigh Park in Oglesby. Among the Lostant and Tonica girls who attended camp were: Phoebe Kammer, (front row, left), Megan Stasiak, Guinevere Wiesbrock and Megan McGuire. (Back row, left) Piper Kammer, MacKenzie Chambers, Alaina Stasiak and McKenzie Yarger. The girls learned camping skills and had sing-alongs during the week.
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POSTMASTER: From Page 1 Send address changes to “This is a 1951 Korean War generator unit for a battalThe Tonica News P.O. Box 86,Tonica, IL 61370 ion. This unit did the energy
for an entire platoon over in Korea,” Urban said. “Very heavy. It’s got all of the old schematics for it. It’s dated 1951 in the date code. It’s got to weigh over 2,000 pounds.” In a building downtown,
Urban has several items that are likely unique in the area. A 1950 wooden Wurlitzer jukebox sits mostly intact in the front building, ready for restoration. In front of that, a fairly recent tanning bed shares floor space with a white coffin. “We used to use that during Halloween all the time,” Urban said. “It was a lot of fun.”
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Obituary Eileen Dilts TUCSON, Ariz. — Grace Eileen Dilts passed away Saturday, July 12, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Eileen was born Sept. 18, 1929, in Tonica to George and Viola Zenor Morris. She was a graduate of Tonica High School and the valedictorian of the Class of 1947. She lived in Canfield, Ohio, for 20 years and in Tucson, Ariz., for 40 years. Eileen is survived by one daughter, Carol (Lano) Balulescu of Acton, Mass.; two sons, Jeffrey Dilts of Tucson, Ariz., and Roger Dilts of Marana, Ariz.; five grandchildren, Lindsey Dilts, and Michael, Adam, Molly and Alex Balulescu; and two great-grandchildren, William and Elizabeth Staley. Eileen was preceded in death by her husband, William Dilts; and four siblings, Glenn Morris, Marguerite Sheffield, Gene Morris and Dorothy Harper. Services were held Friday, July 18, at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Tucson, Ariz. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 1431 W. Magee Road, Tucson, AZ 85704-2116.
A break in at Lostant Library By Dixie Schroeder news@tonicanews.com
LOSTANT – The Lostant Library was the victim of a break in, which happened between the afternoon of July 12 and the morning of July 14. According to librarian Chris Hubbard, several items were stolen. “Taken were two laptops, which were given to us by donation, our petty cash which was 20 some dollars and then candy bars we sold the kids,” Hubbard said. Further damage to the library from the break in included books that were thrown on the floor along with other items. There are outside lights that go on with a timer around the building, Hubbard said. “They will probably now be putting in cameras because we talked about that after last year’s break in,” she said. “This is very sad that a town of 500 peo-
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ple is in a situation where they have to spend money to do this as opposed to more positive things for the library.” Last summer’s break in had nothing taken, but the door that was opened was pried apart and severely damaged, according to Hubbard. Hubbard said the incident will not impede other programs currently planned. “We are lucky that our board has a little money put aside, and of course, we have insurance,” she said. LaSalle County Sheriff Deputy Corporal Dave Woolford was called to the library on July 14 and noted vandalism in the library. “Entry was made, and we noted vandalism inside with some items taken,” Woolford said. “An unknown person or persons made entry into the library” Woolford along with Lostant Police Chief Darin Crask are investigating the incident.
Standard Fire Department hosts tractor pull The Standard Fire Department hosted its annual Tractor Pull on July 20. More than 1,000 people watched the pull, enjoyed food and excitement. The proceeds benefitted the Standard Fire Department.
Law strengthening GDL program took effect July 1 SPRINGFIELD — The law proposed by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White to further improve Illinois’ Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program took effect July 1. The new law requires people ages 18 to 20 who failed to attend driver education to complete a sixhour driver training and education course before applying for a driver’s license. “Since we implemented one of the nation’s most comprehensive GDL programs in 2008, teen driving fatalities
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Lostant woman arrested LOSTANT — On June 15, the LaSalle County Sheriff’s deputies were investigating a domestic problem in Lostant in Hope Township. Deputies arrested Dionna Buchanan, 23, of Lostant for battery, resisting a peace officer and two counts of aggravated battery. She was transported to the LaSalle County Jail where she was being held in lieu of a bond hearing before a judge.
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Ficek Electric wins state contract LASALLE — Jennifer Bias, president of Ficek Electric and Communications Inc., LaSalle, has announced that on July 8, the state of Illinois officially awarded Ficek Electric and Communications a multi-year, multi-million dollar telecom maintenance contract. Ficek Electric outbid AT&T to win the initial one year state-wide contract last year. Backed by a 98.9 percent approval rating, Ficek Electric was, again, Illinois’ choice in 2014, and will continue to provide ongoing maintenance for telephone systems within all state agencies, as well as the installation of any new telephone systems and structured low voltage cabling projects as needed throughout the next 10 years. “I’m thrilled to have won this contract,” said Bias. “It’s a great victory for a small, but dedicated, family-owned business. I’m excited to see Ficek Electric evolve, succeed and create new employment opportunities along the way.
With last year’s contract, we generated nearly 30 new jobs locally and across the state. With this new contract, we hope to add another 25 to 30 employees. Employees are key to our company’s success, and that is most important to me. By growing and succeeding as a team, we all benefit.” In February of 2012, Bias won a $115,000 technology “make-over” prize from the WBENC (Women’s Business Enterprise National Council). The company was also named the NDIA (National Defense Industry Association) Illinois/ Iowa Small Government Contractor of the year later in the year, and Bias was featured on the cover story of the summer 2012 edition of Tri-County Women magazine. Ficek Electric and Communications Inc. was established by Bill Ficek in 1976. Joining the company in 1979, Jennifer took over as the company’s owner and president upon her father’s retirement in 2005.
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LOSTANT — Carol Champion has retired from Illini State Bank after a 28-year career of serving the customers at the Lostant branch. Her last day was June 30. A retirement celebration will be held in Champion’s honor from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 2 at the Illini
State Bank in Lostant. Champion is a graduate of Lostant High School and Midstate College, and started working at Farmer’s State Bank in Lostant on Dec. 22 in 1986. Champion said she’s seen many changes during her banking career.
“I want to thank Carol for her many years of dedicated service to the bank, the customers and the community,” CEO Al Stremlau said. Champion has two daughters: Wendy of Woodridge and Stacy of Mount Horeb, Wis. Champion also has two
granddaughters: Lindsey and Delany. Champion said she will miss seeing the customers and the many friends she has made through the years at the bank. She is looking forward to seeing them at her retirement celebration.
Illini State Bank offers investment services OGLESBY — Illini State Bank introduces Illini Investment Services, a new division aimed at providing its customers and communities with the investment services they need at a hometown institution they trust. Financial advisor Neal Beer will lead the division. Illini Investment Services is ready to assist its clients with individual
retirement accounts, employer-sponsored retirement plans, investment brokerage services, college savings plans, trust accounts and insurance products and services. As the financial advisor, Beer will work with clients to determine their financial goals and create individualized plans to help them reach those goals.
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in the branches in Tonica and Lostant. He can be reached at 815-883-8400. “Illini Investment Services extends our commitment to offer the progressive services our customers need to attain their financial goals, and we look forward to having Neal join our team,” said Donald Fike, chairman of ISB Bancorp and Illini State Bank.
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The Editorial Page The Tonica News Sam R Fisher
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Walking the road not chosen Editor’s note: This is another installment in a series by former staff writer Barb Kromphardt. After failing two mammograms, I was told I would need a needle biopsy, and because of the nature of my condition, it would mean a surgical biopsy. The nurse at the mammogram center checked with the surgical practice just across the street and came back with a date just more than two weeks later. The long wait was my fault. COMMENTARY We had a family vacation planned for many months for the following week, and they told me there was no reason to cancel it. Whatever was wrong with my breast – if anything – wasn’t going to get any worse in a couple of weeks. So, we went on vacation, and oddly, I had a pretty good time. As I’ve said before, I’m a bit of a hypochondriac and can work myself into a frenzy over very little. But now, facing the possibility of cancer, I was strangely calm. I still didn’t think I really could have breast cancer and that this was all a mistake. I’m sure the prayers of my friends and family were holding me up, as well. After returning from vacation, I had my meeting with the surgeon. The examination room was filled with posters of diseases I didn’t want to think about. My angel – the nurse from the mammogram center – was there with me. She told me she would be there for me as long as I needed her. I told her with a shaky smile I hoped I didn’t have to see her again for a very long time. The surgeon came in, gave me a brief exam, and then explained what he was going to do. My breast would be numbed, a needle would be inserted into the site of the suspicious sparkles on the mammogram, and then the cells would be removed. The only good news was that I would be given conscious sedation rather than general anesthesia. In other words, I’d still be out during the procedure but breathing on my own. The surgeon was optimistic, and he said the odds were very good the “sparkles” were only calcium deposits and not cancer, and if they were, well, we had caught it nice and early. He was pretty thorough, and I didn’t have too many questions, but I did have one thing I wanted to tell him. You see, I’m adopted, so I don’t know what my genetic history is regarding breast cancer. But my emotional history was something different. They had found the same sparkles in my adopted mother’s breast many times. In her case, they were just calcium deposits until the last time, when they found she had breast cancer. About 10 years later, long after her mastectomy scars had healed, the breast cancer came back, Stage 4 this time. Within a month, she was dead. So, choking back tears, I told the doctor, “So I know how this whole process can go, and how this can end.” When I went out to schedule the biopsy, I told the clerk I was eager to get it done as soon as possible. We set up a tentative time for early the following week. The next day the phone rang. It was the surgeon’s office. There had been an opening, and I was set for two days later, on Friday morning. I was glad to have the procedure moved up. I wasn’t looking forward to it, and this way I wouldn’t have to worry about it over the weekend. I notified my family and faithful friends, and sent up a few desperate prayers of my own. I prayed for peace and calmness, for steadiness in the surgeon’s hands, oh, and for some positive results, if it wasn’t too much to ask. Barb Kromphardt, currently of Columbus, Ind., was a reporter for the Bureau County Republican and interim managing editor of the Tonica News and the Putnam County Record. She can be reached at bkromps@yahoo.com.
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What was your favorite vacation and why?
“To Florida because I got to see the ocean. I stayed at Molex Park right outside of Tampa. I went with my girlfriend.” Alex Parker, Tonica
“I’d have to say going to Six Flags in St. Louis because my best friend got engaged to his wife there.” Earl Summers, Tonica
“I would have to say my favorite is the trip I took with a friend down the Grand Canyon in a raft. Actually there were two rafts in the group with about 40 people. It was very interesting.” Ken Schertz, Bloomington
“I just got back from Mexico. It was wonderful just to relax for an entire week. No worries for an entire week.” Denise Schertz, Normal
“My favorite vacation was in an all inclusive vacation with my kids to Jamaica in like 1990. There are a lot of good memories there. You could do whatever you wanted. No wallet, no keys, no watch, no phone — what a vacation! That ranks tops.” Mark Lemrise, Tonica
Weather or not Bear with me on this one, but it will make sense eventually. Last July, I went to the LaSalle and Marshall-Putnam County 4-H Fairs. It was hot. Very hot. I think I lost 15 pounds that month. (I readily admit. There are people who perspire. I’m not one of them. There are people who sweat. I’m not one of them, either. I precipitate. If I shake my head during the summer and you’re within 15 feet of me, you *will* get wet. I apologize.) This past winter, it was cold. Very cold. One of the coldest winters on record according to the National Weather Service. I know I’m not telling you something you don’t know, but I’m closing in on the point. April 2013 was wet. It’s been called a millennial rain, and some towns are still trying to rectify problems the flooding caused. On July 15 during the midday, it was 61 degrees. Someone on Faux
Ken Schroeder COMMENTARY News called it a polar vortex, but it still was cold enough the smokers in the office were wearing coats while they alleviated their next nicotine fit. You can’t really call it global warming or global cooling. Even if you don’t believe in such things, you do have to admit if nothing else, the weather is getting extremer. It’s a made-up word, but it fits. We may not be breaking records daily, but we’re approaching records which were set over the course of decades and often within the same year. Last July, temperatures were in the mid-to-upper 90s. The record
high is 112, set back in 1954. July 15, 2014, the low temperature was 57. The lowest ever was 48 degrees set in 1975. Is this fluky? Possibly, but for the last several years, weather seems to have been high or low with few in-betweens. One of the worst droughts in the summer was followed by a millennial rain in the spring. Two years ago, we had an incredibly mild winter, but last year more than made up for that. Is it pollution and man’s tampering that is melting the polar icecaps, or is this part of a cycle that’s been continuing since before recorded history? There’s ample evidence for both. All I know is if this keeps up, the man who invents a cream to rejuvenate skin from frostbite with an SPF of 75 is going to be one rich son-ofa-gun. Ken Schroeder can be reached at news@tonicanews.com.
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Community Illini State Bank to sponsor blood drive TONICA — Illini State Bank will sponsor an American Red Cross blood drive from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Tonica United Methodist Church, 423 Wau-
ponis St. For an appointment, call Illini State Bank at 815-442-8211 or Joyce Obermiller at 815-8563430. Walk-ins are welcome.
Library Corner LaSalle Public Library — From 6 to 8 p.m. July 31 join the LaSalle Public Library for pajama story time. Come in your favorite pajamas (a stuffed animal friend is welcome), for stories and a craft. Come hear stories in English and Spanish and make a friendship cuff. This is a free program open to kids age 5 and up. Kids under the age of nine should be accompanied by an adult. Parents are welcome to come with their older kids too. For more information, call 815-223-2341.
Rowes will celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
‘Evening Under The Stars’ UTICA — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Starved Rock State Park will present “Evening Under The Stars” on Aug. 1. This fun-filled evening will be spent exploring the night sky with the Twin City Astronomers Club. It will involve taking a laser guided sky tour and using telescopes to
view planets and other celestial wonders. This free event, set for 8:30 to 10 p.m., will be held at the Starved Rock Campground, weather permitting. For more information, call the Starved Rock Visitors Center at 815-6774906 or send an email to dnr.starvedrock@illinois. gov.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Rowe will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today, July 25. Jerry Rowe from Grand Ridge, the son of Carl (deceased) and Vera Rowe, and Judy Strack from Tonica, the daughter of Wilfred and Irene Strack (both deceased) were married July 25, 1964, in Granville at Sacred Heart Church. Their wedding party included Linda (Strack) Ghrist, Marlene (Rowe) Perona, Roger Rowe, Joe Arkles, Ed Strack and Jim Skolek. They made their home in Grand Ridge for their entire years as husband and wife. Jerry retired from Owens Illinois Glass in Streator and continues to farm with his son, Tom. Judy retired from Grand Ridge Grade School in Grand Ridge as cafeteria
PCCC Menus July 28 — Barbecue pork chop, baked beans, roasted garlic cauliflower, apricots and wheat bread. July 29 — Baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, rolls and butter and dessert. July 30 — Pollock filet with tarter sauce, potato salad, mixed vegetables, sliced peaches cookie and wheat bread.
July 31 — Fish sandwich, shells and cheese, fruit cocktail and dessert. Lunch reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance of the meal by calling 815339-2711. The suggested donation for Monday, Wednesday and Friday is $3, and the suggested donation for Tuesday and Thursday is $5.
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The Tonica News reserves the right to classify correctly, edit, reject or cancel any advertisement at any time in accordance with its policy. All ads must be checked for errors by the advertiser, on the first day of publication. We will be responsible for the first incorrect insertion, and its liabilities shall be limited to the price on one insertion. CLASSIFIED LINE AD & LEGAL DEADLINES: • Friday Paper deadline Friday before by 3pm We Accept Call 815-875-4461 classified@bcrnews.com ************ HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? Put your ad in for FREE Items $1,000 or less can run FREE for 1 time. Limit of 5 lines. Up to 3 items with price and price totaling under $1,000. 1 ad per household per week. No commercial ads, firearms or animal sales. E-mail information to: classified@ bcrnews.com (include your name, address & phone number) No Phone Calls!
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GRANVILLE 306 Hennepin Street. Friday, Saturday, July 31, August 1; 8am4pm. MOVING SALE. Antiques, crocks (Tonica, Redwing, Western), oak furniture, enamelware, collectibles, Cairnes, Gnones
PRINCETON 1000 Sunshine Drive. Friday, July 25, 9am-6pm; Saturday, July 26, 9am-3pm. ESTATE SALE. Furniture, dishes, antiques, metal shelving units, dorm refrigerator, table and chairs, clothing and much , much more
PRINCETON 1225 North Beech. Friday, July 25, 8am-4pm; Saturday, July 26, 8am-12pm. A lot of everything. Come & check it out
PRINCETON 104 West Crown (behind the building). Thursday, July 24, 10am-6pm; Friday, July 25, 9am-3pm. Drafting table, office furniture, original water color paintings, plywood, shelves, girl's newborn-5 clothes, furniture, household items
LAKE THUNDERBIRD PUTNAM 72 Catalina Drive. Friday & Saturday, July 25 & 26: 8 am - 3 pm. MOVING SALE/ MULTI-FAMILY SALE. Household items, furniture, tools, log splitter, chain saw, rider lawn mower, kayaks, ladder, children's clothing and battery operated razor bike. 815-437-2326 PRINCETON 720 Linnwood Drive. Friday, July 25, 9am-5pm; Saturday, July 26, 9am-2pm. Kitchen Aid mixer, authentic Coach purses, women's, men's, & kids clothes. Longaberger, kid's comforter set, Brand name women's shorts, misc. items, etc.
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**************** PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call, HUD tollfree at 800 669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800 927-9275
The successful candidate will possess the ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining focus and productivity to meet deadlines. Working with the company’s local advertising teams in Sterling and Princeton, Illinois, and Newton and Creston, Iowa, the Digital Champion will grow digital revenue from existing and new accounts by accompanying team members on sales calls and through intensive training. This person will create and present client proposals, conduct training, and launch new initiatives. Our Digital Champion must have the ability to strategically and creatively think in a fast-paced environment, and will communicate well across departments. Some travel is required. Applicants must be familiar with social media, mobile applications, and Microsoft Office, including Power Point. Strong presentation and communication skills are required. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in digital advertising or a related field and must be hands-on and resourceful: they will be able to execute programs and generate revenue growth by utilizing existing resources. Shaw Media offers an extensive benefit package. To be considered, an applicant must have a college degree in a related field and relevant experience is preferred. The successful candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, reliable transportation and acceptable motor vehicle record. Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.
SEND A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO: Kris Boggs, kboggs@saukvalley.com
Sauk Valley Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-free Workplace.
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Women of Distinction identifies women who have made a difference in the Illinois Valley and who are representative role models as leaders in in their their fields fields and and community. community. Honorees Honorees will will be be profiled profiled in in leaders the Illinois Valley Living Magazine’s September issue and recognized the Illinois Livingidentifies Magazine’s September issue andarecognized Women of Valley Distinction women who have made difference at an an awards awards luncheon luncheon on on October October 16th. 16th. at in the Illinois Valley and who are representative role models as leaders in their fields and community. Honorees will be profiled in Please fill this form (use additional paper if Please fill out out thisLiving form completely completely additional paper the Illinois Valley Magazine’s (use September issue and ifrecognized necessary) and return August 1, Additional forms can be necessary) and return by by 1, 2014. 2014. at an awards luncheon onAugust October 16th. Additional forms can be downloaded by visiting www.illinoisvalleyliving.com. downloaded by visiting www.illinoisvalleyliving.com. Please fill out this form completely (use additional paper if necessary) and return by August 1, 2014. Additional forms can be downloaded by visiting www.illinoisvalleyliving.com.
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