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Pants ... not too tight, not too loose Tonica’s student handbook changes By D ave Cook

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TONICA — Though it seems too soon to be happening already, summer is winding down,

and the new school year is fast approaching. Tonica’s students and parents alike will no doubt notice the recently approved changes to this year’s student hand-

book. One change to the student handbook is that no extremely tight or excessively baggy pants will be allowed. If tights are worn for warmth during colder weather, there will need to be a skirt, dress or other appropriate cloth-

ing item worn over them. In addition, the honor roll will now no longer be figured by hand, but rather by a new program called “TeacherEase.” This new program will allow teachers to track and analyze student progress. Teachers will then be

able to communicate with parents through a portal which will allow parents to track their children’s performance and progress throughout the school year. Any missing work which is turned in after an unexcused absence will now only receive

partial credit. As required by the state, all sixth-grade students will have to have received a meningococcal immunization. The new school year begins for teachers on Monday, Aug. 24 and for students on Tuesday, Aug. 25.

Keep the steaks on the grill and the flames off the deck Summer grilling safety By Zita Henneberry news@tonicanews.com

A hot summer can mean steaks on the grill, but it shouldn’t mean grill and grease fires. Area fire chiefs encourage all area residents to be cautious and safe when grilling out this summer. In recent years, there have been less fires and problems caused by grilling. However, most area fire chiefs/personnel are unaware if the grills have improved or if people are simply being more safety conscious. While people have been safer in recent years, he does not want anyone to become lax about grilling safety. Make sure the grills are far from any structure that may catch fire, especially with gas grills. With charcoal grills, make sure there is nothing beneath them; the embers may fall out and catch fire on surfaces like a wooden deck. The grills need to be clear of flammable structures just as they need proper ventilation. According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), both propane and charcoal grills should only

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Pretty as a picture ... Darlene Frangenberg of Tonica enjoys working in her garden and heavily flowered backyard during a perfect summer day. Visitors to her yard, including the numerous birds and bees, enjoy a colorful view in any direction they gaze.

An international experience ... at the Academy Students from Mexico get a taste of life in the USA By Goldie Rapp news@tonicanews.com

PERU — St. Bede Academy has kicked off its second year of international summer camp. The school is hosting 16 students from Mexico, who are getting a taste of the St. Bede life. Students have spent the last three weeks exploring

the Illinois Valley and beyond, taking classes at the Academy and making lifelong friends with the students and staff. The camp offers international students an opportunity to experience what life might be like if they chose to attend the Academy. After being impressed with St. Bede and all it

had to offer when sending her own daughter to the academy, Angeles Diaz Vega of Mexico, created a partnership with St. Bede. She now educates fellow parents in Mexico about St. Bede. She explained many parents strive to send their students to school in America to be introduced to the culture and English

language. “The English language is very important in Mexico because all the private schools teach English and French, but now the government this year made it mandatory that it’s spoken in public schools too,” she said. “The world is moving with the English language, and parents want their students to speak really good

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English; so they will be able to study around the world.” Diego Sanchez of Metepec, Mexico City, is just one student who hopes to study at St. Bede next year. He said the school has a good academic level, and the people make it a great place to be. “I’ve noticed it’s not

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like any other schools because here you feel like you’re at home. Everyone is so friendly and always helping each other. It’s a good choice to study here,” he said. Nicole Yaklich, a second-year camp coordinator, said this year’s camp has introduced students to a lot of local history. The students have toured many historical sites including the Owen Lovejoy Homestead and Hegeler Carus Mansion. They’ve also gotten a taste of American culture with local ice cream shops and restaurants like Mi Margarita. Outside the valley, the students discovered many of the popular sightseeing spots in Chicago. “This is the open idea

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St. Bede Academy students pose for a photo with students from Mexico, who came to the Academy to experience life not only at the Peru-based school, but also in the United States. Besides have morning classes in English as a second language and math, the group spent much time experiencing life in the Illinois Valley as well as Chicago. al students attending the Academy when she was in school. “It’s nice to establish

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that these things would be pretty much their daily life if they were to become students here in the future. It’s a nice introduction to the area,” Yaklich said. The students also take educational classes. From 9 a.m. to noon every day, their time is split between ESL (English as a Second Language) class and a math class. Students from St. Bede come into the classroom to interact with the students, which helps further improve their English speaking skills. Yaklich said the international camp is important to the Academy as it helps grow the boarding program, which is a unique asset for the school. Yaklich, a graduate of St. Bede, talked about positives of having a variety of internation-

be used outdoors. Just be cautious and follow instructions according to the grill manufacturers. Be sure an adult is operating or watching over the grill at all times. The NFPA reminded the public to be sure pets and children remain clear of the hot grill this season. Also, the agency explained, people should keep the grill grates, surfaces and trays clean of grease or fat build up. Grease traps and grill surfaces need to be kept clean because they can easily catch fire.

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• Check the major connection points between the gas (propane) tank hose and the regulator and cylinder, and where the hose connects to the burners. Tighten if loose. • Check the gas (propane) tank hose for the potential (gas) leaks. To do that: Turn the propane tank on. Apply a light soap and water solution to the hose using a brush or spray bottle. If there is a gas leak, the propane will release bubbles around the hose (big enough to see). • Once you have determined your grill has a gas leak by smell or by administering the soapy bubble test and there is no flame, turn off the gas tank and burners. If the leak stops at that point, get the grill serviced by a professional before using it again. If the leak does not stop, call the fire department immediately. • If you smell gas while cooking, move away from the grill and call the fire department immediately. Do not move the grill. Source: National Fire Protection Agency: Grilling Safety Tips.

Charcoal grilling safety tips • There are several ways to get the charcoal ready to use. Charcoal chimney starters allow you to start the charcoal using newspaper as a fuel. • If you use a starter fluid, use only charcoal starter fluid. Never add charcoal fluid or any other flammable liquids to the fire. • Keep charcoal fluid out of the reach of children and away from heat sources. • There are also electric charcoal starters, which do not use fire. Be sure to use an extension cord for outdoor use. • When you are finished grilling, let the coals completely cool before disposing in a metal container. Source: National Fire Protection Agency: Grilling Safety Tips.

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Tractors head back to Grand Ridge GRAND RIDGE — Grand Ridge will come alive with antique/vintage tractors on Friday, Aug. 14. The annual Grand Ridge Community Fest will be held this year Aug. 13-16 with the Ridge Roundup tractor event starting on Friday. Tractors from all around will travel to this popular show. Last year some 140 tractors were on display for Fest visitors on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday morning, some of the tractors will leave the Ridge at 8 a.m. for the 30-mile ride around the neighborhood. There will be two stops along the way with coffee and doughnuts sponsored by First Farm Credit at the first one and homemade cookies and water and soda sponsored by Coval Creek Farms, served at the second stop before heading back to the Ridge around noon. The Ridge Roundup event was started back in 2006 with a few tractors being brought to town by local enthusiasts like the Zachary family, the Liar family, Ron “Chaser” Hill for people to see. The tractors were parked behind the fire station at that time. Visitors to the village’s event seemed to like seeing the vintage tractors, so a few of the owners got together and started the show. It has grown in popularity with tractor owners and there are now some exhibitors that travel a good distance to show their units. When the tractor exhibitors register they are given a “goodie” bag which includes a dash plaque. Those who travel on the tractor ride on Saturday will have their choice of a hat or a dash plaque as well. In 2010, a tractor ride was started. These rides are held on Saturday morning with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. and the group leaves at 8 a.m. on their 30-mile ride. The tractors run 8-10 mph; faster units lead the group. A dyno diagnostic station will be available for those tractor owners that want to test their units power on Saturday and Sunday. This service is sponsored by Ron Welch. On Saturday night, at the Grand Ridge Fire Station, a pork chop dinner is served and a live auction is held. The items that are donated to the Ridge Roundup Tractor Show/Run are included in this live auction and all proceeds go to the Utica and Grand Ridge fire departments for needed equipment. On Sunday, there is a great parade, and some of the tractor owners also enter this fun event which starts at 1 p.m. For more information, call Ron “Chaser” Hill at 815-7957888.

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Mautino warns of new phone scam SPRING VALLEY — As part of his continuing efforts to help protect taxpayers from con artists and fraud, state Rep. Frank Mautino is warning residents of a new scam in which callers are posing as government employees and are demanding immediate payment for non-existent penalties and debts. “Con artists and scammers prey on unsuspecting people and can steal thousands of dollars, while robbing us of our peace of mind as well,” Mautino said. “When someone calls demanding payment under unclear or suspicious circumstances, it is important that we get all the facts before taking any action.” Recently, the Illinois Attorney General has received numerous complaints from residents who have been targeted by scammers claiming to be employees of the Attorney General’s office collecting a debt. The callers use sophisticated telecommunications technology to “spoof” their phone numbers, making it appear that they are calling from a local number, and threaten residents with severe criminal penalties unless immediate payment is made. Targets are told that a warrant has been issued and that failure to pay within 30 minutes will result in immediate arrest. The Illinois Attorney General’s office does not contact residents by phone to collect debts. If a resident receives a call claiming to represent the office and seeking payment, Mautino encourages them to hang up and contact the Attorney General’s Consumer Fraud Bureau at 800386-5438 or by visiting their website: http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/consumers/index.html. “Law enforcement agencies are there to serve our communities, not bully residents into paying bills on the spot; so if someone calls demanding immediate payment and threatening legal action if their demands are not met, notify the police and the Attorney General’s office immediately,” Mautino added. “By checking credit reports regularly, demanding claims in writing and communicating with law enforcement, we can stay ahead of the con artists and remain safe.” Mautino represents the 76th District, which includes all or portions of Bureau, LaSalle, Livingston and Putnam counties.

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News briefs Master showmanship contest slated BLOOMINGTON — The Illinois Farm Bureau and RFD Radio Network will host the Illinois Master Showmanship Contest Friday, Aug. 14, beginning at 8 p.m. in the Junior Livestock Barn on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The Master Showmanship Contest recognizes 4-H youth who have excelled at showing animals at their respective county fairs. The members will be judged on their handling of each of three species of animals: Beef, sheep and swine. They also are quizzed by judges on their knowledge of animal husbandry and livestock production. More than $8,000 worth of prizes donated by sponsors will be given away this year. A winner from each species will receive $100 and various prizes. Three top winners overall will receive $500, $300 or $200, a new showbox, director’s chairs and various prizes. In addition, all participants will receive a T-shirt and prize for their hard work. Winners will be available for pictures and interviews following the award ceremony at the conclusion of the competition. 2015 marks the 16th year for the contest. It was started by farm broadcasters in Illinois as a way to recognize outstanding youth and provide a state forum for the competition.

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the 20th annual Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom (IAITC) Bike Ride. This cross-country style ride Sept. 7-10, is an annual fundraiser hosted by the IAA Foundation to support the Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom program. The ride has enjoyed a rich history and will conclude its tenure with this year’s event. This IAITC Bike Ride finale year highlights routes through Champaign, Ford and Vermilion counties, with lodging in the Champaign area. Riders can participate for one or multiple days and can choose from routes that run about 40 to 80 miles. Vehicle road support and safely scouted, marked routes are planned. Participation is flexible, desired riding speed averages 12-15 mph. “Rider safety is of utmost importance,” said Charlie Grotevant, bike ride co-chairman. “We spend a great deal of time planning the best possible routes for great riding and great views of the countryside. ” Along the bike route, cyclists stop at schools where interactive student assemblies are held. Cyclists and IAITC staff and volunteers tell students the important story of agriculture. Equally important, students are reminded about bicycle safety from this group of “professionals.” Evenings are spent experiencing local sites, family farms and meals. The IAA Foundation is now taking registrations to participate in this year’s event, with registration discounts for riders who raise funds for IAITC. Raising $1,000 or more earns a free full ride; raising $500 earns a 50 percent discount on registration and a free book pack; and those

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IVCH earns ACR mammography accreditation

PERU — Illinois Valley Community Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Mammography is a specific type of imaging test that uses a low-dose x-ray system to examine breasts. A mammography exam, called a mammogram, is used to aid in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women. The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR practice guidelines and technical Standards after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control

procedures, and quality assurance programs are assessed. The IVCH findings were reported to the ACR Committee on Accreditation, which then gave the hospital’s diagnostic imaging department a comprehensive report to use for its continuous quality improvement program.

IVCH receives CAP accreditation

PERU — The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to Illinois Valley Community Hospital based on results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s accreditation program. The CAP accreditation letter congratulated Karen Ravnikar, the IVCH lab’s administrative director, and medical director Dr. Manual Doria for “the excellence of the services being provided.” The IVCH laboratory is one of more than 7,800 CAP-accredited labs worldwide. The U.S. federal government recognizes the CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program, begun in the early 1960s, as being equal to or more stringent-than the government’s own inspection program. During the CAP accreditation process, designed to ensure the highest standard of care for all laboratory patients, inspectors examine the laboratory’s records and quality control of procedures for the preceding two years. CAP inspectors also examine laboratory staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety program and record, and overall management.

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Just one more night ... Where is everybody? OK, I know it’s been hot recently, but that never stopped us before. And actually, the heat was what took us to our happy place many years ago. Why aren’t people doing that anymore? The happy place I’m talking about varies for each one of us, but predominantly, I’m speaking of the front porch ... or is it your side porch, your back porch, your patio, your deck, your terrace? Either way, I’ve been noticing way too many vacant areas — absent of people and quiet conversations. I don’t know about you, but I Terri Simon miss that ... I have no room to criticize. Even though I’m in the throes of some construction work at my home, my front porch has yet to see me visit this summer. That also goes for my deck and my patio and my terrace. Sounds a bit absurd, but I have to wonder if those coveted areas of my home miss me as much as I miss them. I think if I asked for a show of hands, I wouldn’t be in the minority. Seldom do I see people sitting on their outside areas as the sun slips below the horizon and the moon works tirelessly to light up the sky. As I reflect, those were sacred moments in my life ... Do you remember? The sticky, sultry heat inside the old farmhouse was nearly unbearable. Even with a box fan whirling in the window like soldiers marching into battle, the only breeze it created was equally as sticky and sultry. After the dinner dishes had been put away, our baths had been taken and our baby-doll pajamas had been put on ... nobody had to tell any of us where to go or what to do. We headed to the side porch, where the evening seemed to gladly greet us. With the adults sitting in old rickety lawn chairs, the scratchy cement under our bare legs didn’t seem to bother us kids, as we sprawled on the porch like a bunch of lazy coon hounds. Inevitably, my grandmother would be fanning herself with a paper fan that had the local funeral home’s logo printed on it, and the crickets launched their serenade without asking for requests. Glass mayonnaise jars with holes punched in the top were just waiting for the lightning bugs to appear, and somewhere in the distance, a dog barked and a coyote howled. As the night wore on, I remember how the voices became hushed — almost as if nobody wanted to disturb the night. The conversations were as deep or as shallow as the mood; as children, we took it all in, listening quietly to a host of topics and ironically learning about life in the process. Often nobody spoke at all, leaving each other alone with their thoughts. Nobody had to tell us to be quiet or to mind our manners, rather we learned early on to respect the night and all it had to offer. As our eyes grew heavy from long days of chores and playing on the farm, we’d crawl up into a lap, nestling our hot little bodies into welcoming arms. I remember pats on my back — a gentle swaying back and forth. I remember placing my ear to my grandmother’s chest and listening to her words vibrate through her body ... ultimately urging me to sleep. What I wouldn’t give for just one more night on that porch with the people I love. While many now watch me from above — as I run through this crazy life of mine — seldom taking time to appreciate the summer nights, I have to think they smile down on me when I throw deadlines, chaos and all the hectic aspects of my life to the sticky, sultry wind and actually settle down into the comfort of a summer night with those I love. Porches, decks, patios ... They shouldn’t be empty in the summer. They should be filled with memory-making moments, shared with those you love and cherish. They should hold hushed voices, quiet thoughts ... and mayonnaise jars with lightning bugs. All brought together with the crickets’ serenade. Tonica News Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@tonicanews.com.

First Amendment “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” Constitution of the United States, 1789

Me, myself and I I had a terrible argument with myself today. It was the kind of quarrel where things were said in the heat of the moment about myself that I can’t take back. In fact, I’m not even on speaking terms with myself right now. I was mowing my parents’ yard. They live out in the country, and it takes a long time to cut all of their grass. We’re talking several hours if you want to mow the whole thing. It involves a lot of bouncing around on a yellow seat and inevitably, talking to yourself. Well, at least it used to. It started innocently enough when I was mowing under one of their trees. There was a stick in my path. In my humble opinion, it was definitely not big enough to be considered a limb. Some people may consider it a section of a branch, but to me, it was a smallish, tiny, insignificant part of the tree, definitely not worthy of me having to get off of the lawn mower to pick up. So I just kind of, sort of mowed over it. After that, I started thinking, “What if Dad saw me mow over that stick?” He might not think that it was as small and insignificant as I did. He might wonder why I didn’t get my lazy butt off of his riding lawn mower that he purchased with his money instead of running over a hard wooden object that might possibly damage the mower blades, the mower deck or break the window of his house which was also purchased with his hard-earned money. My lazy butt suddenly became concerned. So I thought that I had better plan out my reasoning if he were to confront me about it. This is when all the trouble started.

Greg Wallace COMMENTARY You see, all of my completely made up reasoning was going to revolve around the basis that I like to run over sticks every now and then because it helps to clean out the stuck-on grass underneath the mower deck. If it would have helped, I’d have told him that I read it in a magazine. I guess maybe a magazine like Lawn Mowers Digest or something like that. Yep, my lie was really coming together. My line was going to be, “I ran over the stick purposely. It helps clean out the grass on the mower deck.” But then I started thinking, should the word be “purposely” or “purposefully.” The best verbal fabrications hinge on the proper wording. Trust me, I know. Purposely or purposefully, that was the dilemma I found myself in. Part of me thought that “purposely” was the way to go because I ran over the stick with purpose. The stupid part of me thought that “purposefully” was correct because I was “full of purpose” when I ran over the piece of wood. What an idiot! I mean, I guess that I had a point but I just wanted myself to see my side of the argument. But the manner in which I debated myself with such vehemence, I knew it wasn’t going to do any good. What a pompous, arrogant oaf I can be! After a few rounds on the mower, the argument with myself became

even more heated. A couple of times, I thought that I was going to have to step in because it looked like I was going to come to blows with myself. And I know how I can fight dirty sometimes. As the afternoon wore on, I became more and more disgusted. As I finished up the yard, I caught myself giving myself a rather vulgar hand gesture. I stomped off in a huff. There was no way I was going to put up with that kind of treatment. It was going to take a sincere apology to end this confrontation and quite honestly, I wasn’t in the mood to give in. Upon some research that I did later in the evening, I found out that technically, either word could have been used in the situation, at least by my rather loose literary standards. But I’m not going to tell myself that. I’m not going to give that jerk the satisfaction. I don’t know when I’ll start talking to myself again. Oh, I imagine that someday I’ll look in the mirror and compliment myself on a new haircut or maybe mention that I’m looking good after losing a few pounds. Something like that could eventually help break the icy silence we’ve had to endure with each other. But I don’t want to think that I can be won over by a few flowery, kind words about my appearance. No, it’s going to take much more than that to bring an end to this feud. And that’s too bad because I really miss me. You can contact Wallace at gregwallaceink7@gmail.com. You can follow him on his blog at http:// gregwallaceink.blogspot.com.

The Help Desk? My real job is in the technology field. You know -- computers, servers and phones -- the stuff you love to curse at. I know I do. And what happens when they go awry? You call tech support. Unless you are me, I continue to curse and rage, because I probably broke it in the first place. At my place of employment (not the Bureau County Republican), this tech support line is called — hold on while I strum a harp for you as you read this — the “Help Desk.” Just the title of it instills calming, peaceful, positive bliss. The “help desk” exists as a buffer between the caller with the problem and the technician with the resolution. In theory this separates the potentially emotional (think seething) caller from the impersonal (think pale, weak and stressed) technician. In reality it places a whole new level of insanity into the mix. Your issue gets dumped into a queue by someone just as tech savvy and seemingly as hard of hearing as an addled centenarian. Often the details the technician needs are lost in the translation, as you will now see in actual tickets below. The second one is the only one that I was not involved with resolving. • “S. would like to know if 8866 is a good phone number. If it is a good number, could H. get assigned that phone number of 8866.” My initial response: “By ‘good’ do you mean that it currently rings into the office he will be occupying? Or do I have to consult an expert in numerology?” This

Rick Crawley COMMENTARY joke did not elicit any laughs from the caller. Confusion and crickets. • “C. needs a laptop to take to Chicago for 10 days because she has to leave because she has deaf in her family.” I think “death” was the word the help desk personnel would have heard had he actually been listening. It’s like working with zombies. • “L. called because she has her phone connected to her Computer and she is able to hear people when the call her but they are not able to hear her. She does not know if the microphone is going bad or is message up or what the problem is. All she knows is that the people cannot hear her when they call.” HUH? I left the typos in place on this as well as the stream of consciousness conveyed so well when help desk personnel rotely enters what the caller says. Oh… but what was the problem? After some investigation, it was discovered the mute button was pressed on caller’s headset cord. • “Troubles with phone people talkking to him cannot here him.” My, oh, my ... where do we start? Beyond the lack of using spell check and an incorrect heterograph, just who in the world are these phone people? Are we seeing a manifestation of some type of psychosis? Do I want to help this

caller? Do I want to go near him? Oh! I get it. Punctuation is optional. The fix: there was a desk fan blowing across the microphone on the speakerphone. • “J. called because her phone some times rings and sometimes sometimes when it does rings and she answers it there is no one there. She is not sure if it is cord from phone to headset or if the phone is bad.” Wow, I really need to stop sniffing glue! Grammatically this is thesis material. The phone was replaced. It was as defective as its descriptive problem. A phone that sometimes rings — excuse me — some times rings, isn’t that what we want? If it rings all of the time, we feel overwhelmed. If it doesn’t ring at all, we feel lonely. In this age of technology, we want to feel human. Sometimes sometimes humane. Be gentle on the person you call in tech support. Even if English is his second language, he is often hearing the issue described by a caller who is not fluent in speaking tech. Or he could be the person answering the calls above. Someone happy to be helping people, entering trouble tickets into a queue. Tickets that despite their grammatical deficiencies simultaneously convey the art of M C Escher and the literature of Lewis Carroll. Or it that because of their grammatical deficiencies? Rick Crawley may be found running along the roads of Central Illinois or discussing IT. He can be reached at thunderbirdrunner@ gmail.com.

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Community Births Announced Turner Josh and Kelli (McVey) Turner of Tonica are the parents of a daughter born July 29 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Immel Jonathan and Erika (Eich) Immel of Elmhurst are the parents of a daughter, Saige Elizabeth, born July 22 at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove. She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and measured 21 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Gary and Jeanne Eich of Serena. Paternal grandparents are John and Lora Immel of Lostant. Great-grandparents are Theresa Eich and the late Wayne Eich of Mendota, Richard and Hazel Weddell of Ottawa, formerly of Hennepin, the late Lawrence and Marian Dart of Tonica, and the late Harry and Elizabeth Immel of Granville. Saige was born on her paternal grandparents’ 43rd wedding anniversary.

Menus Putnam County Community Center Aug. 10 – Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, fruit, yogurt. Aug. 11 — Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered corn, rolls and butter, apricots, dessert. Aug. 12 — Fish square, au gratin potatoes, cucumber, tomato and onion in oil/vinegar, baked apples. Aug. 13 – Baked spaghetti, tossed salad with toppings, garlic bread, applesauce, dessert. Aug. 14 — Swedish meatballs, egg noodles, salad with toppings, baby carrots, fruit cocktail. Bread, butter, fruit juice and 2% milk are available with meals. For reservations, call 800-757-4579 24 hours in advance of the day’s meal. The menu is subject to change. Meals are available to senior citizens 60 plus at no cost, but donations are appreciated. The meal program is partly funded by donations, so they have a suggested donation of $5 per meal. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.

PCHS freshman orientation scheduled GRANVILLE — An orientation for all freshman and students new to Putnam County High School will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. Buses will pick up and drop off students at the following locations: Magnolia Library, 12:30 p.m.; McNabb Library, 12:40 p.m.; Standard Shelter, 12:50 p.m.; Hennepin Elementary, 12:40 p.m.; and Mark Park, 12:50 p.m. Stu-

dents living in rural areas should meet at the closest pick-up point as the buses will not make stops in rural areas on this date. Students will receive their 2015-16 class schedule and have an opportunity to meet with their teachers. Students should bring a pen or pencil. The first day of school will be Monday, Aug. 17, beginning at 8 a.m.

Volunteer tutor training sessions planned OGLESBY — The I-READ Adult Literacy Program at Illinois Valley Community College will conduct free volunteer tutor training sessions in September. Volunteers must have a desire to work with adult learners and be willing to tutor two to three hours each week, but volunteers do not need to have teaching experience. Fifteen hours of training are required for all volunteer tutors. Training sessions will be at IVCC’s main campus in Oglesby from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 1, 8, 15 and 22, in Room CTC-

216 or from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24, in Room CTC-125. Visiting an Adult Education classroom is an additional training component. After training, tutors are matched with learners age 17 or older who test below the ninth-grade level in reading or math or who need to improve their English language skills. Volunteers may choose to tutor in one-to-one sessions at a local library or in small-group or group sessions at an Adult Education classroom in the IVCC district. Free online tutor training is

another option for volunteers whose schedules do not allow them to participate in the fall training sessions. For information on the I-READ program, visit www.ivcc. edu/adulted. To register for the training sessions, contact Angela Dunlap, program manager, at 815-224-0372 or Chris Warren, program specialist, at 815-224-0345. The I-READ program is made possible by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a division of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds designated for literacy.

Casting call for Stage 212’s ‘The Fox on the Fairway’ LASALLE — Director Larry Kelsey has announced auditions for Stage 212’s fall 2015 production, “The Fox on the Fairway,” Ken Ludwig’s madcap golfthemed farce, will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, and Saturday, Aug. 22, at the theater, 700 First St. in LaSalle. Quail Valley Country

Club is preparing to take on arch rival Crouching Squirrel Country Club in the annual inter-club golf tournament. With a sizable wager at stake, the contest plays out amidst three love affairs, a disappearing diamond, objectionable sweaters and an exploding vase.

Kelsey will be casting one man and one woman able to play 25 to 30, and two men and two women able to play in their 40s to 50s. Those auditioning will be asked to read selected passages from the script. Perusal scripts are available by contacting the Stage

212 ticket office at 815-2243025. Familiarity with the script is not required to audition. “The Fox on the Fairway” will be presented Nov. 6-8 and Nov. 13-15. Stage 212 auditions are open to all regardless of prior theatrical experience.

IVCIL fundraiser set for Aug. 31 LADD — The first-ever Rip’s chicken fundraiser for the Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living will be from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31. Tickets are $8 each and are available at IVCIL, 18 Gunia Drive, LaSalle, or by calling 815-224-3126. This event is eat in or carry out. IVCIL serves people with disabilities.

Summer Fun!

Sampson named to dean’s list OMAHA, Neb. — Christopher Sampson of Peru, a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences, was named to the Creighton University dean’s list for spring 2015. Full-time students who earn a 3.5 gradepoint average or better on a 4.0 scale are eligible for the dean’s list.

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Food, Fun & Shopping!

Join us for an Open House featuring entertainment and fun for the kids. • Enjoy hot dogs, chips & snow cones • Plus a bounce house for the kids!

IVCH Oglesby Medical Clinic Open House

Friday, August 7 2-4 p.m.

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Hen y, nois a day, August 8 h, 2015 Cen r l Park • 9 m to 3 pm

Meet Dr. Kelly DeBoer, Dr. David O’Donnell & Nurse Practitioner Anna Freeman 520 W. Walnut St., Oglesby 815.883.3588 www.IVCH.org

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–––– Classifieds –––– General Terms and Policies 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

- 200 Employment 232 • Business Opportunities ********** THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of the Tonica News Does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is. Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number. Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by”900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis. The Tonica News Classifieds makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader. If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact: Better Business Bureau 330 North Wabash Chicago, IL 60611 312 832-0500

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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

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999 • Legal Notices

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE: THE ESTATE ) OF LORETTA PIKULA, ) No. 2015-P-126 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION CLAIMS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the death of LORETTA PIKULA, of LaSalle, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on June 18, 2015, to LORI NOGGLE, whose attorney is APLINGTON, K A U F M A N , MCCLINTOCK, STEELE & BARRY, LTD., 160 Marquette St., P.O. Box 517, LaSalle, IL 61301. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk, Circuit Court, in the LaSalle County Courthouse, 119 W. Madison Street, Room 201, Ottawa, Illinois 61350, or with the representative, or both, on or before January 10, 2016, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated this 1st day of July, 2015 Andrew F. Skoog CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Published in the Tonica News August 7, 14 and 21, 2015.

issued on July 14, 2015 to Jay Baxter, P.O. Box 66, Oglesby, IL 61348 as Executor, whose attorney is John Balestri, 149 Gooding Street, LaSalle, IL 61301. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the clerk of court, La Salle County Courthouse, Ottawa, Illinois 61350, or with the representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of issuance of letters and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. Dated this 14th day of July, 2015. JOHN BALESTRI ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER 149 GOODING STREET LA SALLE, IL 61301 (815)223-6600 Published in the Tonica News July 24, 31 and August 7, 2015.

Downtown Courthouse, Ottawa, Illinois 61350, or with the representative, or both, on or before February 1, 2016. If a claim notice is mailed or delivered personally to a creditor of the decendent, the creditor’s claim may be filed on or before the date stated in that notice, if later than the date shown above. Any claim not filed within the time allowed is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the Attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. Published in the Tonica News July 31, August 7 and 14, 2015.

file a petition with the Court to require proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence, as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/6-21). You also have the right under Section 8- I of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/8- 1) to contest the validity of the will by filing a petition with the Court within 6 months after admission of the will to probate. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, Downtown Courthouse, Ottawa, Illinois 61350, or with the represen-

tative or both, on or before February 15, 2016, or, if a claim notice is mailed or delivered personally to a creditor of the decedent, on or before the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed within the time allowed is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed. LASALLE COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK OTTAWA, ILLINOIS 61350 Published in the Tonica News Aug. 7, 14 and 21, 2015.

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LA SALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) MARY K. STOETZEL ) DECEASED ) No. 2015-P-144 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of MARY K. STOETZEL. Letters of office were

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF LASALLE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN THE MATTER OF ) THE ESTATE OF ) JAMES A. URBINO ) DECEASED ) No. 14-P-183 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of JAMES A. URBINO of Oglesby, IL 61348. Letters of office were issued on September 22, 2014 to JOSEPH RIDLEY, SR., 1216 ST. Vincent’S, LaSalle, IL 61301, whose attorney is BERNABEI, BALSTRI & FIOCCHI, 149 Gooding Street, LaSalle, IL 61301. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division,

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF LASALLE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN THE MATTER ) OF THE ESTATE OF ) MARY WEEG, ) Deceased ) No: 15-P-141 NOTICE TO HEIRS AND LEGATEES WHOSE NAMES OR ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN AND CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of MARY WEEG, of Peru, Illinois. Letters of office were issued on July 28, 2015 to Rose Marie Lynch, 2418 Main Street, Peru, Illinois 61354 whose attorney is John Balestri, 149 Booding Street, La Salle, Illinois 61301. Notice is given to any heirs or legatees whose names or addresses are not stated in the petition for letters of office, that an order was entered by the Court on July 28, 2015 admitting the decedent’s will to probate. Within 42 days after the date of the order of admission you may

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the Deer Park Township highway commissioner will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. to examine the extension of East 1159th Road 918.7 feet South to the South line of Section 24 in Deer Park Township and to hear reasons for or against adding this right-of-way. The legal description of the rightof-way to be added is as follows: Part of the South Half of the Southwest and Southeast Quarters of Section 24, Township 32 North, Range 2, East of the Third Principal Meridian described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the South Half of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 24; thence South 0° 01’ 17” West 404.20 feet along the East line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 24 to the True Point of Beginning; thence South 89° 58’ 43” East 33.0 feet to a point; thence South 0° 01’ 17” West 918.77 feet along a line parallel with and 33 feet East of the West line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 24 to a point on the South line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 24; thence South 89° 58’ 18” West 33.0 feet to the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 24; thence North 89° 48’ 57” West 33.0 feet along the South line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 24 to a point; thence North 0° 01’ 17” East 918.70 feet along a line 33 feet West of and parallel with the East line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 24 to a point; thence South 89° 58’ 43” East 33.0 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 1.39 acres more or less, all situated in LaSalle County, Illinois. The hearing will be held on E1159th Road, approximately 1.5 miles south of County Highway 6 in Deer Park Township, Illinois. Published in the Tonica News August 7, 2015.

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SEVERAL COMPLETE FARM CLOSEOUTS

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2012 Bobcat Toolcat 75hrs Ford 861 tractor & loader 1995 JD 8300 2WD Hesston 566 tractor 1974 Versatile 800 tractor IH 350 tractor w/mower 6 cylinder 7000 hours IH 756 1972 Oliver 1650 tractor IH 606 w/ 2000 loader WF diesel IH 574 w/loader 1965 JD 4020 power shift IH 284 diesel AC 7030 IH 1486 AC 7060 IH 1086 tractor AC 6080 JD 1595 Tractor, 580 hours 2-Case 4690 4WD tractors JD 2840 - 10037 hrs. AC 7040 W/duals JD 4020 AC D14 JD 4020 gas tractor AC D17 w/loader, hyd bucket JD 4430 MFA - 4058 hrs. Agco Allis 9635 - Duals Belarus 611 JD 4760 - 9369 hrs. - Duals Case 1390 JD 4840 - 6527 hrs. - Duals Deutz Allis 7085 White 2-135 3339 hrs. Ford 601 w/loader COMPACT TRACTORS Agco Allis ST 35 compact 4x4 w/loader, JD 1050 compact, power steering w/mower, JD 650, 4x4 w/front mount snow blower, Kubota BX220C hydro tractor, 4x4 w/mower, Kubota BX266C hydro tractor, 4x4 w/mower LOADERS AC loader w/6 ft Hyd Bucket - ﬁts AC D17-AC 185 HD frame, Bush Hog QT 3450 - 7ft - AC 7000 brackets, Kubota LA513 - 6ft, Quickie Q990 - 9ft, Woods Dual 255 - 8ft w/spear, Woods Dual 3150 - 7ft, New Westendorf TA 28 loader 84” bucket, Westendorf TA 26 loader

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TILLAGE EQUIPMENT PLOWS, SOIL SAVERS & DEEP TILLAGE CIH 6500 9 shank soil saver, Glencoe 9 shank soil saver, M&W 1700 Earthmaster, M&W 1165 Earthmaster, Brillion Land Commander 7 shank, front & back hyd disc chisel plow, Brillion 14ft disc chisel plow, Howard 4 leg para plow, IH 720 9 bottom plow, FARM SALE #3 JD 2700 9 shank chisel plow, JD F145H 5 bottom plow, Kent 24ft soil saver, Kewanee 10ft chisel plow, Krause 1070 chisel plow, Krause 3400 chisel plow, White 7 bottom Bradford Bii 325 wagon, EZ Trail 475 Grain Cart, JD 216 platform, JD 444 corn head, JD 6620 combine, JD 7200 8 row vac Planter, lot of extra plow, Bush Hog 7 shank disc chisel equipment & radar, J&M 250-7 wagon, F&F wagon, 1978 Ford F700 grain truck FIELD CULTIVATORS & FINISHERS DMI 25ft Tigermate field cultivator, DMI 32ft crumbler, Glencoe 12row cultivator, Glencoe 8R30 row crop cultivator, JD 12 row flat fold row crop cultivator, JD 2210 LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT soil finisher, JD 4600 field cultivator, JD 850 - 48 1/2ft field cultivator, JD 950 - 16ft SPREADERS & SHREDDERS cultimulcher, Krause 3131A mulch finisher, Krause 30ft field cultivator, 1998 JD 725, Gehl 1060 forage chopper w/2row narrow belted corn head, Sunmaster 12 row 30” spacing, row crop cultivator FK180 stalk chopper, UFT FB150 stalk chopper, Hawk-bilt 4144 stalk chopper, MC 8 row stalk chopper, end transport, NI 2 row stalk shredder, DISC& HARROWS NI 216 flail type manure spreader, Hesston S390 manure spreader, JD 550 Dearborn 3pt 7ft disc, IH 470 18ft disc, IH 496 - 22ft - 9” spacing, IH 496 - 28ft disc, IH manure spreader, IH 500 series manure spreader, NI 3632 manure spreader, 490 disc, Kewanee 1020 9” spacing, Kewanee 15ft disc, Krause 1904 disc, Pepin UFX H&S 310 manure spreader w/hyd endgate, NI 212 manure spreader, Gehl 36ft Lever adjust sections, hyd fold, Pepin EFX9 Folding 6 bar Harrow 1540 Blower, Speedking 30ft PTO conveyor, New small 6ftx6ft calf shed, CONSTRUCTION Gehl 125 grinder mixer 1998 Cat 307 Excavator, 2ft bucket, 1ft bucket, thumb, 7ft blade, VERTICAL TILLAGE 1978 Case 1150C dozer, under 3,000 hours, AC D grader, Case PLANTERS, DRILLS, SPRAYERS 360 trencher backhoe, Case 1150E dozer w/6-way blade, JD 210C Great Plains 24ft Turbo Til, M&W 2500 Vertical 25ft disc, M&W 3400 Vertical 34ft disc SPRAYERS tractor/loader/backhoe, enclosed cab, 2WD, 36” & 24” buckets, GRAIN HANDLING Bestway 1000 gallon 60ft X-fold boom, 2008 Bestway FP IV 1600 gallon 90ft 3000 hours, JD 310A 4x4 extendahoe backhoe w/cab, JD 350 GRAIN CARTS boom, Bestway FP IV 1600 gallon 90ft boom dozer, JD 450 crawler, JD 450C crawler - 1760 hrs., JD 644A wheel 2 - Brent 610 , Brent 672 , J&M 525 , J&M 750 , BIG 12 cart, Brent 420 weigh cart, Little loader, Seeman trencher backhoe w/blade Giant Super 80 58ft corn dump PLANTERS WAGONS Brillion 6ft packer seeder, JD 7000 12 row 30” front fold, end row fertilizer, FORKLIFTS AND SKID STEER LOADERS 2013 Bobcat S-650 M series Skid steer, enclosed cab w/heat, ACS 4 Yorktown 250bu gravity flow wagons, Brent 644 , 3-DMI 450bu , 2 - M&W 300bu , IH 400 4row planter DRILLS controls, power Bobtach, aux hydraulics, low profile bucket, Kubota Kory gravity wagon on Kewanee 47 gear, Brent 544 gravity , Grain Pup, DMI wagon diesel engine, 2005 Bobcat S-130 Skid steer, enclosed cab w/ heat, w/seedvac, M&W 300bu double door wagon, Parker 650 bu wagon w/brakes, NI 8 ton Krause 5313, 15ft grain drill, 1996 Great Plains 24ft fold no-til drill aux hydraulics, attachment control wiring, 1800 hrs., 2004 Bobcat running gear, 2-Kory 325bu 12 ton gear, Kory 250by 10 ton gear, Kory 300bu 10 ton GATORS, 4 WHEELERS & RECREATION T-190 Rubber track Skid steer, enclosed cab w/ heat & AC, Power gear, Husky 240bu wagon on 10 ton Kory gear, Leland feed auger cart, Temporary 2007 Roketa scooter, 2007 Wildfire scooter, Electric club car, EZ-Go golf Bobtach, aux hydraulics, low profile bucket, Bobcat 642 Skid Steer 2000bu storage bin w/fan cart, JD Gator 4x4, JD Gator 8251, Khati 250 4-wheeler, Kubota RTV 900, - 3581 hrs., Bobcat 763 Skid steer, canopy, aux hydraulics, Kubota AUGERS & DRYERS (50) Polaris ATV 4x4, Suzuki 4-wheeler, Several utility farm vehicles diesel engine, new tires, Case 580CK All Terrain Forklift w/off-road Mayrath 52ft swing-away hopper, Mayrath 62ft x 8” , Mayrath 67ft , Kewanee 62ft , 30ft tires, JD 575 skid steer Truck auger, 2004 62ft x 10” swing-away Mayrath, 42ft Feterl MOWERS, FORAGE, LIVESTOCK ATTACHMENTS Befco Cyclone PTO flex mower, Bush Hog 20ft batwing mower, Bush 10ft snow blade, 3 pt. forklift, 3-new backhoe attachments, 72” TRUCKS AND TRAILERS Hog 2715 - 15ft Batwing mower, Bush Hog 2615 - 15ft batwing mower, skid steer bucket, AC forklift mast, Alloway Westgo 5230, 3pt snow blower, JD loader bucket, Lots of Woods attachments, New 7 ft. 1977 IH 4300 semi tractor 600,000 miles, 2003 Sterling single axle semi, Cat C7 motor, Cyclone Flex pull-behind mower, Hydra-cutter pull-behind mower, JD 38 and 8 ft. pull-type box blades, Power Bucket 4200 Scarifier, Quick 98000 miles, automatic, Volvo single axle semi tractor w/ L-10 Cummins, Trail Star 28ft Sickle mower, JD 5 Sickle mower, JD 616 - 3pt mower, JD 8 Sickle mower, Attach skid loader 8ft angle blade, Skid steer forks, Wide front for dump trailer w/ tarp, 1999 Fruehauf semi trailer, 1975 Chancy semi trailer, 1984 IH Landpride 60” finish mower, Prokut 6ft mower, Woods 3180 - 15ft batwing JD 60, Bradco 8ft Snow Pusher, Woods Box Blades, Ford 3pt Box 1954 feed truck w/Harsh 575 mounted T.M.R., digital scales, slide discharge, DT 466 mower, Woods 3180 - 15ft batwing Mower w/ new blades, Woods C114 - 8ft Scraper, JD 78 Blade, Schulte BX74 Snow Blower with universal diesel engine, 2011 Mower 24ft grain trailer, 1974 Chevrolet C60 grain truck, 1977 Ford pull-type mower, H&S Silage Wagon, K&K Feed Wagon, Kuhn Knight Silage skid steer mount, hyd drive, Tractor mounted 3pt hitch 8ft Snow F800 grain truck, 1995 IH 4000 grain truck, 1983 IH 1600 grain truck, 1971 Chevrolet wagon w/bunk feeder, Gehl 940 16ft side unload wagon w/12 ton tandem gear, Miller Pro 5100 side unload wagon w/12 ton gear Blower, FFC 8ft Front Mount Snow blade for skid loader, FFC 7ft C50 2 1/2 ton 4 speed grain truck NEW TRAILERS Snow Blower for skid loader, NI 519 Snow blower, JD Backhoe MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS - Over 500 Pieces Unit, hoe only, Several 3pt box blades, 9ft & 10ft Box Blades, 9ft 2015 Load Trail 81.5”x16ft tandem axle tilt deck, 2015 Load Trail 83”x14ft tandem axle & 10ft 3pt Blades, New 60” Brush Buster hydraulic Bush Hog dump trailer, 2015 Load Trail 83”x18ft tandem axle car hauler, 2015 Load Trail 83”x22ft Many planter parts, Misc. no-till coulters, Misc. Shop Tools, Misc. tires, wheels, and weights, Ramps, 3pt blades, PTO generator, 8ft Rhino blade, Attachment for skid steer, New Hay bale spear attachment for skid tandem axle car hauler 5hp 60 gal air compressor, Many 6, 7 & 8ft blades steer, Everson 3pt blade w/wheel, New Kory 3pt box scraper

Saturday, August 22nd, 2015 STARTING TIME 8:30 A.M. Machinery not sold Friday & Hayrack Items)

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS - Over 250 Pieces Assorted nursery stock,Barn Siding, 10 rolls woven wire, 5”x8ft treated fence posts, 6”x8ft treated fence posts, Hedge Posts various sizes, New steel, all sizes, 16ft Steel Gates, Corner braces, 200 gal LP gas tank, Assorted hand tools, wrenches, screw drivers, Pipe wrenches, 18” Crescent wrench, Hand saws, Jig saw, Milwaukee electric drill, Miller mig welder, Several bench vices, Floor jacks, Assorted C-clamps, Shovels, 6ft hog feeders, Many 16ft hog panels, Linebacker 16ft Cattle shelf, Cement blocks, For-most hog catcher, New fence posts, Approx. 200 steel posts plus feeders, Many more gates, posts, feeders of all makes, and sizes, Several hay tacks of misc. tools, etc., Alum. Awning, Landscape Boulders, Desks, chairs, tables TRAILERS 2013 Load Trail 18ft w/2ft dovetail 2 7000lb axles, electric brakes, 2008 Delta gooseneck, 2000 Cherokee trailer, 1997 PJ ﬂatbed trailer, 1996 Titan 20ft stock trailer, 1990 Dynaweld dual axle trailer, 1988 Travalong 20ft stock trailer, 1977 Trailmobile ﬂatbed trailer, Donahue lowboy trailer, John Deere implement trailer, 2012 Elite 30ft gooseneck tandem axle, 2002 Featherlite 7x30 stock trailer, 1995 East

32ft dump trailer, 1992 24ft gooseneck livestock trailer, VEHICLES (50 Units) 2007 Ford F350 Super Duty Flatbed, 2007 Ford F250 crew cab, 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT, 2004 Chevrolet C1500 Silverado, 2003 Chevrolet 2500 Silverado, w/Tommy-lift tailgate, 2001 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2001 Ford F450 , 2001 Dodge Dakota , 2000 Ford F350 Super Duty, 1999 Ford F250XL, 1999 Chevrolet K1500 Z-71, 1998 Dodge Dakota Truck, 1998 Chevrolet P30 28 passenger Bus, 1998 Chevrolet C2500, 1993 Chevrolet C3500HD Utility Truck, 1992 Ford XLT Super Duty Flat Short Bed, 1990 Chevrolet C1500 GMT400 with Topper, 1981 GMC Brigadier Rollback, 1974 Ford 8000 Rollback, 1998 Chevrolet S10, 2005 Chrysler Paciﬁca, 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix GT, 2001 Hyundai Elantra, 2000 Cadillac Catera, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII , 1963 Pontiac Bonneville, 2004 Cadillac Escalade, 2003 Chevrolet Blazer, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander Van, 2005 Ford Freestar, 2003 Ford Windstar, 2000 Chrysler Grand Voyage Van, 1996 Chrysler Town & Country , 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban, Knapheide 12ft Truck Box

ANTIQUES (100 Pieces) 1931 Ford Model A, slant window, deluxe 4 dr sedan, older preofessional restoration, original upholstery, white wall tires, Quail radiator cap, 2-tone green w/ apple green pin stripping & wheels. 1941 Caterpillar diesel D4 s/n 7J5374 belt pulley, grease bucket, no blade, completely restored. 1 row corn picker, 2-AC WC, AC WD, Case 2 bottom plow, Case CC, Case VAC , Farmall W-4 , JD 2 row planter, JD 290 2 row corn planter w/wire/steel wheels w/ seed & fertilizer boxes, JD RG4 Rear mount 4 row cultivator, McCormick Deering threshing machine, MM Z , Oliver 1600 tractor, AC Trip Loader ﬁts WD to D15, Wooden steel wheel wagon, 2- 2 row planters w/ steel wheels, 5- 1 & 2 bottom steel wheel plows, Many old plows, discs, & antique items LAWN & GARDEN OVER 200 PEICES Allis Chalmers AC130 AWS 23hp, new 46”deck, Boelens garden tractor with tiller & deck, Dixon 5502 ZTR 20hp w/50” deck ZTR twin Kohler, Gravely ZT1842 mower, Honda 3013 rear rider 38” deck, hydro drive, Hustler ZTR 18hp 51” deck w/ leaf attach, JD L110 w/ 42” deck, JD L120 mower 20hp 38” deck, JD Z225 Zero turn mower,

4- JD X300 lawn mower, JD X485 w/ 62” deck, JD 425 lawn mower, JD 318 lawn mower, JD 345 lawn mower, JD 1600, 11ft 4x4 turbo mower, MF 2617H mower with44” deck, Sears Craftsman rider 12.5hp gear drive, needs work, Simplicity Broadmoor food hydro 18hp twin, needs work, Simplicity Broadmoor 20hp 44” deck, Simplicity Broadmoor 16hp twin Honda engine 44” deck, Simplicity Citation ZTR 23hp 52” deck commercial, Simplicity Legacy 20hp Liquid cooled engine Kawasaki 54” deck, Simplicity Prestige w/ 50” deck, Simplicity Prestige 23hp 54” deck, Simplicity Regent 4212, 12hp Hydro 36” deck, Simplicity Regent 12hp 36” deck, Simplicity Regent 15hp 38” deck, Simplicity Regent 18hp 38” deck, Simplicity Regent Green Bay Packers Edition w/44” deck, Simplicity Regent hydro 16hp 44”deck, Simplicity Regent 4214, 12.5hp 36” deck hydro, Simplicity LTH 12.5hp 38” deck, hand hydro, Simplicity 7116 Hydro Sovereign, no deck, Southland 20” mower in box, Swisher Zero turn mower w/60” deck, Toro 5400D Reel Master, Craftsman large pull-behind broom, Southland 5.0 tiller

closed after the lot is full or at 5 p.m. Tuesday, August 18th, whichever comes ﬁrst. Hatzer & Nordstrom Equipment will not be responsible for lost or stolen items. All tires, tanks, fuel barrels, and a few other items must be saleable or you will be asked to take them back home. Titles must accompany vehicles at consignment time. Some tractors will be mixed with machinery. Trucking is available. Parking is limited to one side of the street near dealership, come early. Consignors’ checks will be ready on September 4th. ALL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED BY September 30th. CALL OUR LOCAL BEST WESTERN ANNAWAN FOR ROOM RESERVATIONS. SPECIAL SALE RATE - (309) 935-6565.

Illinois Auction License #044000156. . . Spring Sale March 18th & 19th. 2016

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TERMS & CONDITIONS (Important, please read): All items subject to prior sale - nothing will be sold two days prior to sale. Consignments are welcome any time, but will be