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No need for Noah in Tonica

By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com

TONICA — Tonica residents don’t have to start building arks yet. According to village President Kevin Sluder, inspectors from the Army Corps of Engineers said the town should have no problem staying above water. “The Army Corps of Engineers came in; we

looked at the maps, and they said, ‘Let’s go look at these spots.’ When they got to those spots, they looked and said, ‘There’s nothing wrong,’” Sluder said. “We’re working on one area near the bridge that we needed to get done. We got it done a week ago; they came in and said, ‘It looks great.’” Sluder said the inspectors looked at another section where the village is plan-

ning on working and had some suggestions, but otherwise they were pleased with what they saw. “I asked one of the guys and said, ‘What do you think?’ He said, ‘It’s doing what it’s supposed to do. There’s nothing more you can do. It depends how much money you want to spend. Is the benefit going to outweigh the cost?’” Sluder said. “I don’t want to make 340 homes pay for

half a dozen. It’s not fair.” There were some areas the corpsmen saw on the maps that were concerns until they were visited. “They looked on the map at the train trestle and said, ‘Well, that’s going to be trouble.’ But when they got to the trestle they said, ‘Whoa, that’s in pretty good shape,’” Sluder said. “Everything we’re doing is good, is helping or has helped. And there’s not

much more we can do, or we’re spending money on something that isn’t worth it.” Sluder said the only places that raise any concern are where trees have fallen on private property, which is something the village has no control over. “I got the answer from the engineers — from the guys that know what they’re doing — that I wanted to hear,” Sluder

said. “And that is, we’re doing everything right. It was a validation of what we had in place. They were more impressed with the flood zones we had that when the creek does rise, it actually goes where it’s supposed to go. It goes into these lands where there’s no homes and these fields where there are no sheds. He said, ‘This is really nice.’ What we’ve got works, and it’s doing the job.”

Drilling and driving lead Lostant agenda By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com

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Home destroyed by Tuesday morning blaze Fire consumed the Roy “Junior” Alleman home during the morning of Aug. 12. Tonica, Lostant, Oglesby and Cedar Point Fire Departments responded to the blaze. No one was believed to be in the house when the fire started, and no injuries were reported. The house is a total loss. The Illinois State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.

Illini State Bank sponsors Tonica blood drives By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com

TONICA — The Tonica community blood drive was held at the Tonica United Methodist Church on Aug. 4. A total of 33 units were collected. Each unit collected helps three people. As a result of this effort, 99 people will benefit. “These are great numbers for a small community drive,” said Al Stremlau, CEO of Illini State Bank in Tonica. “As a community bank, sponsoring the blood drive is a Vol. 141 No. 25 One Section - 8 Pages

great way for ISB to give back to the community.” For several years, the blood drive in Tonica was sponsored by the Methodist Church, but the previous organizer, Mary Kay Kreutzer, was no longer able to keep the duty and could not find a replacement. Now, the blood drive is being sponsored by the Illini State Bank. Employees from the three facilities —Tonica, Lostant and Oglesby — will be volunteering their time at the drives. “Several of the girls that work here — and mainly Joyce Obermiller —

brought up the idea, ‘Why don’t we try to sponsor this, organize and work it?’” Stremlau said. “We, as a bank, decided to step up and work it. It takes four workers to help run it, and we felt, between our three locations, we should be able to do this.” Stremlau said the task is much easier to do with Kreutzer’s groundwork. “She had the mailing lists and the email lists. The Red Cross got us some posters to get up and help getting the word out,” Stremlau said. “We just needed to staff it and make it work, but we’ve been supplied

with everything that’s been used in the past.” The blood drives will continue to be held in the Methodist Church building due to the familiarity the Red Cross personnel have with the site as well as its space and comfort. The dates for future drives are Oct. 6 and Dec. 1. They will continue to be held at the Tonica United Methodist Church from 2:30 to 6 p.m. For any questions or to make an appointment, call the Illini State Bank at 815-4428211 or Joyce Obermiller at 815-856-3430. Walk-ins are always welcome.

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LOSTANT — A proposed ordinance and a new ordinance were the chief topics of discussion at the Lostant Village Board meeting Aug. 11. The village is looking into a golf cart ordinance, but feelings on the matter are mixed. Some residents have inquired about one and Streets and Alleys Chairman Chris Dose has drawn up a tentative ordinance. However, board member Jack Immel questioned the need for an ordinance. “Do we really need it?” Immel said. “Why do we have a problem? I don’t see a need for it. If we had a problem with a bunch of 17 year olds driving around hopped-up on the sidewalks in front of the tavern or something like that, then I’d see the problem.” Village attorney Kyle Stevens pointed out if the village does not pass a golf cart ordinance, then using them within the village limits is illegal, according to Illinois law. “We have a half-dozen or so that ride their golf carts,” village President Fred Hartenbower said. “If you have a person who blows a .08 — over the legal limit — and he hits a golf cart, then the driver of the golf cart can be sued. That’s the way the law reads.” Any ordinance passed by the village has to meet state standards for golf cart legislation. The ordinance was tabled. Dose and Stevens will research the ordinance and work out a valid ordinance.

After some discussion on wording, the board passed a well ordinance that becomes effective immediately. The ordinance bans the digging of any wells within the village limits. In addition, existing wells may not be expanded to include buildings that are not currently serviced by the well, nor can those households connect to the village sewer system. In other action, the board: • Approved repairs to the Lostant Library Building. • Decided to sell a piece of property by sealed bid, that was previously gifted to the village. • Discussed the construction of the salt storage shed. The construction was approved for $2,000 earlier this year but has been on hold due to lack of funds. The board decided to get a new estimate and to go ahead with the construction if the price has not changed. • Set the date and time for the rabies and dog tag registration for Sept. 25 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Discussion was also held regarding residents who are trying to bypass paying kennel fees for possessing three or more dogs in the village limits. The board will be looking at ways of circumventing those attempts before the rabies clinic. • Donated $100 to the Lostant Fall Festival Committee. • Learned the spray patching on village streets will be done by the end of August. • Heard a report from Lostant Police Chief Darin Crask that two pool owners who were cited for not maintaining their pool had started clean-up efforts.

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TonicaFest coming Aug. 22-23 By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com

TONICA — TonicaFest starts next week, and this year looks to be another great one, said Lisa Barton, one of this year’s organizers. “Friday night, we’re going to kick it off with a trivia show with two sessions: one at 6:30 p.m. and one at 8,” Barton said. “We’re working on a couple other little surprises for Friday night.” The Medallion Hunt returns this year with a chance for someone to go home a little happier. “We’ll start selling wristbands Friday night. You have to have a $2 wristband to participate in the Medallion Hunt,” Barton said. “It’s a $500 payoff to the winner. We’ll start selling the bands and give the first clue during the trivia show, so people have a couple hours to get started. It’ll be ongoing all day Saturday until somebody finds it.” Barton said the medallion is well hidden this year and hinted searching late at night may not be a wise thing to do. The parade will kick off the Saturday festivities at 1 p.m. with line-up at noon. The theme of the parade

TONICA — Finding something new for children to do can be a problem sometimes. They’re bored with swimming, playing sports or — most likely these days — the computer game they’ve been playing. If you’re looking for something new, why not try driving a race car? West of Tonica, Jack Hughes is trying to pass along his passion for racing by giving kids a chance to drive a pintsized sprint car. “I won this quarterscale sprint car, and I thought, ‘What am I going to do with this?’ So I thought, ‘Why not get kids involved in racing?’” Hughes said. The kids are closely supervised by Hughes as they drive around the track in his yard. Hughes also installs a “plate” in the sprint car that limits how fast it can go, with various sizes for drivers as they become more experienced. He hopes to someday get some of the kids who come out to play into a real race. Hughes has been racing for several years and still occasionally gets behind the wheel. These days he spends more time building cars for other racers

on his crew, and occasionally, for competitors who like his work. There are six cars in his workshop in various states of completion, with one destined for a driver in Chicago. “I put this one together for a team to rent,” Hughes said. “I got it up just in time for qualifying but that was all the driver got, so he entered the race at 30th. He ended up in the Top 10, so instead of renting it, he bought it. That makes you feel pretty good.” Hughes has raced at several different venues during his racing career, including the Milwaukee Mile and the track at Indianapolis. Lately, he said he’s seen fewer racers getting started, and that’s something he wants to change. Christina Zazsza is Hughes’ 12-year-old granddaughter from Virginia. Today, she and her cousin Skylar are taking turns on the track and drive like they were born to it. This visit is only her third to the track, but not her last. “It’s fun,” Zazsza said. “It’s getting a chance to drive really fast.” “She’s got some good instincts,” Hughes said of his granddaughter. “I don’t think she’s interested, but I think she’d be pretty good.”

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The TonicaFest Parade will step off at 1 p.m. Aug. 23. The theme this year is “Jammin’ through the eras.” is “Jammin’ through the eras,” with floats themed from the ‘20s to the present. The day will continue with inflatables in the afternoon for children. TonicaFest will close once again with the Tonica Cruise-In from 4 to 8 p.m. downtown with a bevy of entertainment throughout the event. Dash plaques will be given to the first 150 cars, and trophies will

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be awarded. Giveaways and a 50/50 drawing will also take place. Music during the Cruise-In will be provided by the Rock N’ Roll Wizzard. Food vendors and a beer garden will be present. The Tonica Fire Department will hold a pork chop dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. After the Cruise-In, the band 3 Day Weekend will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Teen is charged in Casey’s robbery TONICA — A LaSalle County resident is being held at the LaSalle County Detention Home while waiting for an Aug. 26 status hearing on charges of allegedly trying to rob a Casey’s Store in Tonica. A 15-year-old male has been charged with attempted armed rob-

bery after the Aug. 12 incident at Casey’s. The individual entered the business at approximately 9:50 p.m. where he allegedly brandished a knife at store personnel. No injuries have been reported, and no cash or items were stolen in the incident.

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Obituaries William Kays FINCASTLE, Va. — William Robert Kays, 87, passed away peacefully Monday, Aug. 4, 2014, at his daughter’s home in Fincastle, Va. He was born Aug. 23, 1926, in Lostant, the only child of Minnie Irma Hiltabrand and William H. Kays. He graduated from Lostant High School in 1944, served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and received a bachelor’s degree in business from Bradley University in 1950. He married Dolores M. Murchland on March 4, 1950, in the United Methodist Church in Tonica. A variety of jobs led to a long and successful sales and management career in the heavy equipment industry, as he and his family lived in Colorado, Wyoming and Montana before moving to Virginia in 1968. After residing in Fincastle, Va., for 15 years, he retired and returned to Illinois, where he undertook management of the family farm for several years. Bill spent the past 30 winters in the Punta Gorda, Fla., area, returning to Illinois for the summers with his wife of 60 years, “Dorie”. After her death in 2010, he began spending the summer months in Fincastle, Va. He is survived by his daughter, Marsha Campbell, and son-in-law, Louis

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K. “Kerry” Campbell, of Fincastle, Va.; his son, Kevin M. Kays of Denver, Colo.; his grandson, Louis Alexander “Alex” Campbell of Roanoke, Va.; a sister-in-law, Joan M. Tefertillar, and nephews, Shawn and Kelly Micheli, and families of Tonica; and numerous friends and neighbors in Illinois, Virginia, and Florida, to many of whom he was affectionately known as “Mr. Bill”. Bill was a 50-year Mason, having held memberships in Wyoming and Illinois and most recently in Catawba Lodge No. 342, Fincastle, Va. He was a member of the Roanoke Scottish Rite, Kazim Shrine Temple, Botetourt Chapter 135, Order of the Eastern Star, the Elks and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. There will be a memorial service with Masonic rites at the Fincastle United Methodist Church Family Life Center at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24. The family will receive friends prior to the service, beginning at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Fincastle Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 605, Fincastle, VA 24090 or the Kazim Shrine Hospital Transportation Fund, 628 Campbell Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA 24016. Arrangements are by Oakey’s Funeral Service and Crematory, www. oakeys.com, 540-9773909.

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14 companies may employ program finishers Matt Dresbach of LaSalle made a pivotal career decision less than a year ago, and it’s already paying dividends. A 2012 graduate of LaSalle-Peru Township High School, Dresbach enrolled in IVCC’s criminal justice program as a freshman before changing his mind and enrolling in general education courses last fall. This spring he opted for the Certified Production Technician (CPT) program and soon after earning the certificate in May was hired by American Nickeloid in Peru. Today he’s “slitting” (cutting metal) at the factory on the 3 p.m. to midnight shift.

“I am very happy I made the choice I did,” said Dresbach, 20. “There is a lot of opportunity at our company, and if you get in now you’re going to be able to learn from the older guys.” The CPT, an entry-level certificate developed at the request of manufacturers, can be completed this fall, and as Dresbach’s story illustrates, will potentially lead to employment at one of the 14 companies endorsing the certificate. American Nickeloid Vice President and General Manager Mike Stariha said Dresbach has performed well in his first months on the job. “He’s very bright,” Stariha said. “Given his solid foundation and the fact over 80 percent of our workforce will be older than 55 by year’s end, his upward potential is limit-

less. “CPT gave him the solid safety and math basics he needed to quickly get up to speed,” Stariha said. “An added bonus was that he was able to tour the facility as part of the program, giving him a very good idea of what he was getting into.” Starting wage range for an entry-level technician is $11-$21 per hour plus health insurance “and ample opportunity for advancement within the company,” said IVCC Business Training Specialist Jennifer Scheri. “For people with technical skills, there are openings now and over the next five-to-seven years – especially with the number of projected retirements,” Scheri said. “American Nickeloid was a driving force behind the creation of the CPT pro-

gram,” she said. “Matt’s hiring shows the benefits of business/education partnerships and demonstrates what community colleges are all about.” Total cost for the 16-credit, financial aideligible CPT is $2,962, and students can continue to work while in the program. A total of seven students are enrolled in CPT this fall, and many will qualify for a new scholarship sponsored by four local companies, including American Nickeloid. The Illinois Valley Manufacturers Scholarship will provide up to 10 $1,500 awards per year for students enrolling in CPT this fall. Applications are available in the Foundation office, Room C202, or can be downloaded at www. ivcc.edu/cpt. To speak to someone, call 815-2240547.

TVFD holds monthly meeting TONICA — The Tonica Volunteer Fire Department reviewed July activity at its August monthly meeting. The department responded to 12 calls during July. Two calls were for accidents, while 10 calls were for ambulance services. The total number of calls for the year as of July 31 is 93. Donations of $100 or more were received from Joan Tefertillar, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ashley, Mr. and Mrs. E. Lambert, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Monterastelli, Mr. and Mrs. Cinnamon, Mr. Charles Pacey, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ryan Jr., the family of Coonie Alleman and the Exelon Corporation. A thank you

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card was also received from the Coonie Alleman family. Chief Al Stremlau said Monica Kreiser and Lt. Dan Francisco have passed their state EMT Test. Training officer Rick Turri reported on the monthly fire-rescue trainings. Trainings covered city fire water supply operations, pumper fire hydrant use, forward and reverse lays, friction loss, water supply and required fire flow, master streams, piercing and distributor nozzle operations and tanker-pump operations within the village limits including tanker refilling. The training was attended by 25

firefighters, four of whom attended multiple trainings. Alec McCleary attended a three-hour (TRT) tactical rescue training covering ropes. The training was held in Mendota. A three-hour anhydrous ammonia training held in Grand Ridge was attended by assistant chief Bill Gray and firefighters Tony Clark and Vinny Gray. In other news items: • Rural address sign installation is still a workin-progress. If anyone who lives in the TVFD Fire and Ambulance rural protection area still needs a sign, they can call 815442-3527 and leave a message.

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‘Light in the Dark Ages II’ history program at LaSalle Library

LASALLE — Join the LaSalle Public Library, at 6 p.m. Aug. 19, for another fascinating look at history, when author and historian, Mark Walczynski presents “The Light in the Dark Ages II,” an insightful cultural journey to medieval Moorish Spain. Moorish Spain (711 – 1492) was a time and place in which civilization and the arts, literature and sciences flourished, while in most, of what today would be western Europe, civilization faltered in the so-called Dark Ages. What became

of the Moors? What happened to their knowledge? What were the forces at work with the Reconquista, and how did they impact the New World? Like “Light in the Dark Ages,” which focused similarly on the flourishing culture of Byzantium during the medieval years, this program, carefully presents the connections, people and events that brought forth the cultural richness and contributions of Moorish Spain. This free program is open to the public. For more information, call 815-223-2341.

American Board of Otolaryngology certifies Dr. Brandon Musgrave PERU — Dr. Brandon Musgrave, an ear, nose and throat specialist on the medical staff at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru, has been certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology (ABOto). Musgrave joined the IVCH medical staff in August 2013 after completing an otolaryngology residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He is a magna cum laude graduate with a degree in chemistry from the University of Illinois in ChampaignUrbana, and graduated in the top third of his medical school class from the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. Board certification is a voluntary program in which specialists seek to improve

their performance and demonstrate a commitment to their profession, according to an ABOto statement. Board certified otolaryngologists must meet ABOto training requirements, pass psychometrically validated examina- Dr. Brandon Musgrave tions, and participate in the board’s maintenance-of-certification process. Musgrave’s office is in the IVCH Medical Group ENT, Allergy and Sleep Center located in the lower level of Building B across West Street from the hospital. Appointments can be made by calling 815-223-4400.

Edgewood Ladies League MCNABB – The Edgewood Ladies League played golf on Aug. 5 with hostesses Cyndi Palm and Jan Booker. Play of the day was net. Winners included: A flight Palm and Booker, B flight - Diane Chiado, C flight - Judy Moriarty. Low gross was Palm with 43, while low net was Palm and Booker with 33. Low putts was Palm with 12. Palm also had a birdie and a chip in on Hole 4.

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IVCC offers tutor training 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

Breakfast Aug. 18 — Cereal or yogurt, toast, fruit, juice, white or chocolate milk. Aug. 19 — Mini-pancakes, cereal, yogurt or toast, fruit, juice, milk. Aug. 20 — Scrambled eggs, cereal, yogurt or toast, fruit, juice, milk. Aug. 21 — Muffin, cereal, yogurt or toast, fruit, juice, milk. Aug. 22 — Mini-cinnamon rolls, cereal, yogurt or toast, fruit, juice, milk. Lunch Aug. 18 — Hot dog on a bun, baked beans, applesauce, pretzels, milk. Aug. 19 — Breaded chicken patty, bun, corn, pears, pickle, milk. Aug. 20 — Make your own sandwich: Bread, ham, turkey, salami or PBJ, carrots and celery, frozen fruit cup, cookies, milk. Aug. 21 — Chicken wrap (pita with chicken breast), shredded lettuce, grapes, cheese cup, sour cream, salsa,

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Bridges Senior Center Aug. 18 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 11 a.m., sewing circle; 12:45 p.m., bingo; 1:30 p.m., open cards. Aug. 19 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 10 a.m., Soldier’s Angels; 12:30 p.m. open euchre; 5 p.m., Grandparents raising grandchildren support. Aug. 20 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit. Aug. 21 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 12:45 p.m., bingo; 1:30 p.m., open cards. Aug. 22 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit. The Bridges Senior Center is located at 221 W. Etna Road, Ottawa. All events are held at the center unless noted otherwise. Questions may be directed to 815-431-8034. The center is also a congregate meal site Monday through Friday. A 24-hour reservation is required.

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ILLINI STATE BANK CELEBRATES 100 YEARS SERVING TONICA The Illini State Bank is proud to announce that its Tonica facility is celebrating its 100th year Anniversary of providing services to the local communities. The Tonica Bank opened its doors on Feb. 2, 1914, with $25,000 in original stock. Founded by local businessmen, the institution has remained locally owned and operated since its inception. The bank was purchased in 2012 by local resident Don Fike and still remains privately held. Illini State Bank today has three locations in Tonica, Lostant and Oglesby and assets have grown to over $100 million. The Board of Directors, the Offi cers, and the Personnel of the Bank continue to keep pace with the progress of the area by providing modern banking services and offering products for lines of consumer and business needs. Al Stremlau, CEO of Illini State Bank, stated, “I am proud that Mr. Don Fike was able to keep the Bank locally owned and operated. I would like to thank our loyal customers for allowing us to meet their needs and our past and present employees for their many years of dedicated service. Our key to stability is that so many of our staff has worked the better part of their entire careers with us and we greatly appreciate that.”

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I own two cars. Well, one-and-a-third actually. While my car title is free and clear, I’ll be paying off my wife’s car probably three years after it goes to the automobile graveyard. My car: A 2008 Chevy Aveo5 with 102,000 miles on it. My wife’s 2006 Impala carries 140,000, give or take. My little clown car — the pride of Korean engineering — has had very few problems in its six COMMENTARY years of abuse at my hands. Meanwhile, my wife’s car we bought used — for about the same amount of money as my toy — has been an electronics nightmare since we took it off the lot. I started to think about a new car lately. Fifteen minutes in a showroom and I have come to realize I will be spending every dime I ever earn trying to keep these two cars running. Time for a history/ economics lesson. I remember my first car well. It was a 1976 fourdoor Ford Torino with very few miles. It was a driver’s ed car before we — parents foot the bill, God bless them — got it, with automatic, air and a monstrous 351 V-8 purring under the hood. A little more expensive than the new car next to it (the infamous exploding Pinto), we nonetheless handed the dealer $4,278 — yes, I remember — and I cheerfully drove the car into oblivion over the next three years. In fact, that first car cost less than the average car in 1976, which was between $5,000 and $5,600 depending on what source you use. At the time, the average annual income was — again, depending on your source — between $12,500 and $16,000. Assuming the worst of both figures, the average car cost about 40 percent of the average person’s yearly paycheck. That was then. This is now. The average car in 2013 cost — here comes some sticker shock — $32,086, according to www.interest.com. That is higher than the average income by a pretty hefty margin. In fact, only one metropolitan area in the country has an average income higher than that price (Not surprisingly, that’s Washington D.C.) with a figure of $32,531. For a quick comparison, the average annual income is about two and one-half times what it was them, while the average car is nearly six times as expensive as the average new ‘76. (To be brutally honest, although new cars are more fuel efficient on average and have all sorts of lovely bells and whistles, I’m pretty certain if my old ‘75 Torino went head-on with your typical $32,000 new car, the Torino would roll away with nary a rip in its vinyl top. Detroit built those beasts to last. But I digress.) So unless I win the lottery — which is unlikely since I never buy a ticket — I’ll be hobbling along without the next round of glimmer and glass, at least until something comes along in the under $7,000 and over 60-plus mpg category suddenly miraculously appears. Pardon me if I don’t hold my breath. Ken Schroeder can be reached at news@tonicanews.com.

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First Person Sandra Malahy City: Lostant. Where did you grow up: Lemont. Family: Three children. Pets: A Golden Retriever named Star who is a therapy dog. Occupation: Lostant Grade School superintendent. What is the last song you listened to: A Norah Jones CD. What is the last book you read: “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr. What is the last TV show you watched: The news. If you were stranded on a desert island and could have just one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: Sushi. If you were stranded on a desert island and could only take one thing with you, what would it be: My children.

What is your favorite local restaurant: Bash. If someone handed you a million dollars, how would you spend it: Investments. People would be surprised to know that you: Kayak.

What is your favorite thing about the city you live in: Small rural community. If you could change one thing about your town, what would it be: Increased funding for projects and improvements.

Our own personal casting call Want something impressive? Watch Batman. Want something even more impressive? Going from 121 pounds on a diet of coffee, water and an apple a day to about 228 pounds eating doughnuts, cheeseburgers and everything else in sight … all for the sake of a movie. If that doesn’t show passion and dedication, I don’t know what does. Yes, Christian Bale is the actor I’m referring to. I recently watched “American Hustle” and had to do a double take when my brother mentioned that Bale was the actor playing Irving, the brilliant, smooth-talking con artist with a protruding potbelly and painfully obvious toupee. I was used to the strong and lean Bruce Wayne, Mr. Superhero, but after doing some research, this was only the tip of his many transformations. Back in 2004, Bale was sipping on his coffee to play an insomniac in “The Machinist,” having a frame that would work very well for a walking skeleton at any Halloween party as well as give me the heebie jeebies if he came up to me in real life. Moral of the story: Don’t try going without sleep for over a year. Actually, make that no more than about two days. Not healthy! After this, Bale was on a weight roller coaster. He went back and forth between gym rat to bulk up and then cardio bunny to lean out, playing everything from Batman, to robot fighter, to crack-addicted boxer. Talk about mental strength! He was constantly gaining and

Danae Ross COMMENTARY

losing muscle, averaging about 40 pounds at a time. Then 2013 brought on the real challenge: First Bale played a haggard steel worker in “Out of the Furnace,” forced to shed hard won muscle to obtain a gaunt look, and then “American Hustle” came around, meaning hello food! Obviously, Bale became a pro at transforming his body, and it really made me reflect on how awesome God truly designed us. To be able to shed weight or bulk up that quickly (of course, with extreme dedication) shows just how intuned our bodies are to the stimulus we give to them, as well as what is possible with a good work ethic. What I pondered the most, though, was simply how people revere and respect Bale no matter what physique he has. Emaciated, brawny, lean, pot-bellied ... You name it, he did it, but no matter what form he has, he will always be Christian Bale. He will always be awesome, epic, one-of-a-kind. He will always nail his role, whatever may be asked of him. Can I say that same thing? That no matter what I look like I will blow people away with my confidence, sincerity and self-control? That no matter what is asked of me I will follow through 110 percent?

That no matter how much people try to deter me, I will forge on and meet my goals? It’s truly inspiring how Bale pulled off all of those roles just by choosing to commit to what he loved and embracing himself in every part. It made me realize that we all have a part to play, but a lot of the times, we complain about our shortfalls and try to find out what we should be or look like to make ourselves happy, often trying to emulate someone else. But if we are trying to squeeze into another role, then who is playing our part? If Batman decided it was more fun to play the Joker then who would have saved Gotham? The director had a clear plan for each character to make the movie what it was. One of my favorite quotes from “American Hustle” was by Irving’s partner-in-crime and lover, Sydney, talking about him: “He wasn’t necessarily in good shape, and he had this comb over that was rather elaborate. He had this air about him. And he had this confidence that drew me to him. He was who he was. He didn’t care.” God is the director here. He wrote the script and casted us just perfectly. All we have to do is embrace our character He gave us, work to be our best self, and maybe later when people look back on our lives they will think ... “Wow, they were a star.” Danae Ross is a sophomore at Illinois Valley Community College. She can be reached at diamondspride30@yahoo.com.

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999 • Legal Notices LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given, by the Village of Tonica Board of Trustees in the County of LaSalle, State of Illinois that a Special Board Meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on August 18, 2014 at the Tonica Village Hall. Meeting is scheduled before the regular meeting at 7 p.m. Discussion: Zoning Variance. Published in the Tonica News Aug. 15, 2014. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, OTTAWA, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF ) MARJORIE J. ) HENNING, ) Deceased. ) No. 2014 - P - 141 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of MARJORIE J. HENNING of Tonica, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on July 29, 2014 to Kay L. Berube, as Executor and Representative, of 14151 Cuddy Loop #301, Woodbridge, VA 22193, whose Attorney is Lisa Olivero of Olivero & Olivero Law Offices, 1611 Fifth Street, Peru, IL 61354-2603. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, in the LaSalle County Courthouse, 119 W. Madison Street, Ottawa, IL 61350, or with the Representative, or both, within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice. If a claim notice is mailed or delivered personally to a creditor of the decedent, the creditor’s claim may be filed within three (3) months from the date

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of mailing or delivery of this notice, or within six (6) months from the date of first publication, whichever is later. 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 (10) days after it has been filed with the Clerk of the Court. ANDREW F. SKOOG CIRCUIT CLERK – LASALLE COUNTY LASALLE COUNTY COURT HOUSE 119 WEST MADISON STREET OTTAWA, IL 61350 ATTORNEY LISA OLIVERO Olivero & Olivero Law Offices Attorneys for the Estate 1611 Fifth Street Peru, IL 61354-2603 Phone (815) 224-2030 Fax (815) 224-2900 Published in the Tonica News Aug. 8, 15 and 22, 2014.

Representative, of 1611 Fifth Street, Peru, IL 61354-2603. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, in the LaSalle County Courthouse, 119 W. Madison Street, Ottawa, IL 61350, or with the Representative, or both, within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice. If a claim notice is mailed or delivered personally to a creditor of the decedent, the creditor’s claim may be filed within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of this notice, or within six (6) months from the date of first publication, whichever is later. 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 (10) days after it has been filed with the Clerk of the Court. ANDREW F. SKOOG CIRCUIT CLERK – LASALLE COUNTY LASALLE COUNTY COURT HOUSE 119 WEST MADISON STREET OTTAWA, IL 61350 ATTORNEY LISA OLIVERO Olivero & Olivero Law Offices Attorneys for the Estate 1611 Fifth Street Peru, IL 61354-2603 Phone (815) 224-2030 Fax (815) 224-2900 Published in the Tonica News Aug. 8, 15 and 22, 2014.

information. With respect to the Internal Revenue Service and pursuant to 28 U. S. C. §2410, the United States of America shall be granted one-hundred and twenty days (120) from the date the sale is confirmed within which to redeem the property from said sale. 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, contact Mr. Alan J. Stremlau, CEO, Illini State Bank, 230 LaSalle Street, Tonica, IL 61370 at (815) 442-8211 during normal business hours. 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. Attorney Lisa Olivero OLIVERO & OLIVERO Attorneys for Plaintiff 1611 Fifth Street Peru, IL 61354-2603 Ph. 815-224-2030 Published in the Tonica News Aug. 15, 22 and 29, 2014.

Unknown Owners, Non-Record Claimants, ) And Unknown Tenants/Occupants, ) Defendants. ) Case No. 2011-CH-339 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above cause on May 18, 2012 a sale officer appointed by the Court will hold a sale on September 12, 2014 commencing at 11:00 a.m., in the lobby of the Law Offices of Olivero & Olivero, 1611 Fifth Street, Peru, Illinois 61354, to sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section Three (3), lying South and West of the right-ofway of the LaSalle and Bureau County Railway; also, the North One Hundred Seventy-One (171) feet of that part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section Three (3), lying South and West of the right of way of said LaSalle and Bureau County Railway, all in Township Thirty-three (33) North and in Range One (1), East of the Third Principal Meridian, in the Township of LaSalle; except coal and minerals and the right to mine and remove the same, EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING: That part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 3, Township 33 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian in the City of LaSalle with bearings referenced to the Illinois State Plane Coordinate System East Zone (NAD 83), LaSalle County, Illinois, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 3; thence North 00 degrees 01 minute 33 seconds West, 1,149.37 feet along the West line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 3; thence North 89 degrees 28 minutes 54 seconds East, 30.00 feet to the intersection of the east existing right of way line of St. Vincent’s Avenue (IL 351), with the north line of the alley lying north of Block 7 in Noonan’s Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book L, Page 2, LaSalle County Recorder’s Office, and the Point Of Beginning; thence North 00 degrees 01 minute 334 seconds West, 473.42 feet along said easterly existing right of way line to southwesterly right of way line of the former LaSalle and Bureau County Railroad; thence South 47 degrees 54 minutes 55 seconds East, 7.62 feet along said former railroad right of way line; thence South 00 degrees 01 minute 10 seconds East, 468.26 feet to the north line of said alley; thence South 89 degrees 28 minutes 54 seconds West, 5.60 feet along the north line of said alley to the Point of Beginning, containing 2,650 square feet, more or less, except therein mineral interests previously conveyed. Tax Parcel No: 18-03-401-000 Commonly located at 2800 St. Vincents Avenue, LaSalle, Illinois 61301 This real estate is improved land. The Sale Terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property as described above is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, and 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 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 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, contact Mr. Alan J. Stremlau, CEO, Illini State Bank, 230 LaSalle Street, Tonica, IL 61370 at (815) 442-8211 during normal business hours. 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. Attorney Lisa Olivero OLIVERO & OLIVERO Attorneys for Plaintiff 1611 Fifth Street Peru, IL 61354-2603 Ph. 815-224-2030 Published in the Tonica News Aug. 15, 22 and 29, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, OTTAWA, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF ) ROBERT TURNER, ) Deceased. ) No. 2014 - P - 142 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of ROBERT TURNER of LaSalle, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on July 29, 2014 to Attorney Lisa Olivero, as Executor and Independent

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY – OTTAWA, ILLINOIS ILLINI STATE BANK, A State Banking ) Corporation, ) Plaintiff, ) Vs. ) Barry Welbers, Lori Stanton, United States ) of America, Sight Sale, Ltd., Collection ) Professionals, Inc., Unknown Owners, ) Non-Record Claimants, And ) Unknown Tenants/Occupants, ) Defendants. ) Case No. 2011-CH-402 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above cause on May 18, 2012 a sale officer appointed by the Court will hold a sale on September 12, 2014 commencing at 11:00 a.m., in the lobby of the Law Offices of Olivero & Olivero, 1611 Fifth Street, Peru, Illinois 61354, to sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Lot Twelve (12) in the Subdivision of Civic Industrial Park to the City of LaSalle, Illinois, according to the Plat thereof recorded in the Office of LaSalle County Recorder of Deeds 16 October, 1974, as Doc. #608404 in Plat Book 2, at Pages 9 and 10; Excepting the underlying coal and mining rights as heretofore severed from the fee situated in the County of LaSalle and State of Illinois. Tax Parcel No: 18-03-122-002 Commonly located at East Third Road, LaSalle, Illinois 61301 This real estate is unimproved land. The Sale Terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject properties as described above are subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, and 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 will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The properties will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the properties. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY - OTTAWA, ILLINOIS ILLINI STATE BANK, A State Banking ) Corporation, ) Plaintiff, ) William R. Myers, Judith A. Myers ) Unknown Owners, Non-Record Claimants, ) And Unknown Tenants/Occupants, ) Defendants. ) No.2014-CH-196 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION With the requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, NOTICE is hereby given to named Defendants, Unknown Owners, Non-Record Claimants, and Unknown Tenants/Occupants who are Defendants in the above entitled cause, of the Complaint for Foreclosure that has been commenced in this Court against you and other Defendants, requesting foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: Lot 12, Except the North 16 feet thereof, in Block 11 in Assessor’s Plat of a portion of Section 25, Township 33 North, Range 1, East of the Third Principal Meridian, excepting underlying coal and minerals and the right to mine and remove the same, in LaSalle County, Illinois. PIN: 18-25-323-012 Commonly located at 172 E. Florence Street, Oglesby, Illinois 61348. The Mortgage was made on November 30, 2005 by William R. Myers and Judith A. Myers, which are the Mortgagors; and current title holders of record, to the Illini State Bank, a State Banking Corporation, of Tonica, Illinois, as Mortgagee, and the Mortgage was recorded on December 7, 2005 in the Office of the LaSalle County Recorder’s Office, Ottawa, Illinois as Document No. R2005-32164. Summons was duly issued by the Court against you as provided by law and the above court action is now pending. Therefore, unless you, the named Defendant, Unknown Owners, Non-Record Claimants, and Unknown Tenants/Occupants, as Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of LaSalle County located at the LASALLE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 119 WEST MADISON STREET, OTTAWA, ILLINOIS 61350 within thirty (30) days from the date of the first publication of this Notice, a default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment may be entered in accordance with the request for relief in the Complaint for Foreclosure. ANDREW F. SKOOG CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Attorney Lisa Olivero Olivero & Olivero Attorneys for Illini State Bank 1611 Fifth Street Peru, IL 61354-2603 (815) 224-2030 Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the law firm referenced in this Notice is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Published in the Tonica News Aug. 15, 22 and 29, 2014. LEGAL NOTICE AND ADVERTISEMENT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY – OTTAWA, ILLINOIS ILLINI STATE BANK, A State Banking ) Corporation, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) Estate of Patricia G. Welbers, Barry ) Welbers, Lori Stanton, SiteSale Ltd., )

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