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TGS approves deficit budget Suarez: ‘I planned for the worst but hoped for the best’ By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com
TONICA – After some last minute cuts, the Tonica Grade School Board approved the 2013-14 budget, which still includes more than $40,000 in deficit spending The board approved the budget at a special budget meeting on Sept. 23.
Cuts included eliminating attendance at a superintendent/board member seminar and a cutback on available overtime for the maintenance staff. The board determined they could not make any other cuts without affecting the students or the community. Superintendent John Suarez also cut most of his discretionary and travel budget.
“I low-balled any income and overestimated any expenditures I could. I planned for the worst but hoped for the best,” said Suarez. “We have some wiggle room. It depends on what the state throws at us.” One of the new expenses this year is the special education program the district picked up when the county program was in jeopardy.
“We have all the special ed programs; $200,000 worth of revenue that isn’t showing there at all,” said Jessica Schneider, school bookkeeper. “We don’t get that ‘til next year because it’s always one year behind, but we’re still paying for it this year.” Other programs that were considered for cancellation included community projects and
transportation to extracurricular activities. The board felt that those programs could not be cut at this time but will fall under scrutiny again for next year. As consolation, Schneider included information on other districts locally in the budget report. Most schools of comparative size are operating at a deficit of $100,000 or more.
In other action, the board: • Heard a presentation on a program called Alateen, which is geared towards helping students who are struggling with a family member who is an alcohol abuser. The program is intended to be an anonymous program for students to seek help. The board tabled
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‘Families just cannot make ends meet’ By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com
The U.S. Census Bureau has reported that 22 percent of households have felt one or more possible hardships in fulfilling their families’ basic needs in the past year. The hardships include trouble in meeting basic expenses: Rent or mortgage, utilities, phone service cut off, being unable to see a doctor or dentist when needed and not having enough food. Of this 22 percent, 9 percent had at least one of these hardship issues, while 7 percent had at least two of the hardships and 6 percent had gone through at least three or more hardships. The report comes from the study called “Measures of Well-Being: Living Conditions in the United States.” The report has measured well-being for families based on housing conditions, neighborhood conditions, community services offers, what appliances and electronic goods a household owns and the ability to meet basic needs. Locally the Illinois Valley Food Bank (IVFB) agrees the working poor are still struggling. Donna Hess of IVFB said that their numbers have remained high. “All I know is what my numbers tell me and what I see first hand at our panVol. 140 No. 31 One Section - 8 Pages
“Many families are asking for more food to help them get through the month. Our pantry can only do so much.” Donna Hess, Illinois Valley Food Bank try. The number of families served (also individuals) have remained about the same as last year. (Average 750 families per month, 2,100 individuals per month,)” said Hess. “The percentage of employed clients has increased slightly, but the jobs are minimum wage; families just cannot make ends meet in this economy. Many families are asking for more food to help them get through the month. Our pantry can only do so much.” Many households (in the report) have looked to get help from family or other community agencies. Often this cannot be counted on. According to the study, when a household had trouble, only 5 percent was able to get financial assistance from friends, 17 percent from family members and 10 percent from other sources.
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It’s harvest time Farmers hit the fields at Sherman Grain Farms of Tonica. Harvest is getting underway throughout the Illinois Valley. Despite the flooding and wet fields during the spring, many farmers in the area are already fully-consumed with this year’s harvest
LGS adapts for common core Students in two groups for math, literature By Dixie Schroeder news@tonicanews.com
LOSTANT — Last year fourthand fifth-grade students at Lostant Grade School were part of a pilot program called Fluid Grouping. This type of teaching or instructional model had students grouped by like ability levels to be taught in the mathematics subject area. After reviewing test scores in this program, it was decided to expand the program throughout the school in select subject areas.
This year, Lostant Grade School will take students and put them into two groups in math and literacy classes. The first group of kindergarten through third-grade students will be taught by Cindy Boldt, Amy Roach and Angela Wenskunas. The second group, fourththrough eighth-grade students, will be taught by Amy Olson, Jill Newbold, Melissa Einhaus, Alisha Bennent and Angela Wenskunas. Patty Bernardoni will continue to work with the special education courses to select students.
The staff approach is to have flexibility for the students to move between levels in either group. It is hoped this knowledge-based learning model will support the strengths and needs of all students. Lostant Grade School Superintendent/Principal Sandra Malahy said students will stay with their grade level in other subject areas. “Fluid grouping is designed to support the new Common Core Standards and prepare students for the rigor of the new state assessments which are college and
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Lostant Grade School students take a lesson in literacy. Pictured are (front row, from left) Jimmy Miles, Sonia Breckenridge, and Sarah Daugherty; (middle row, from left) Landon Mertel, Lola Rockey and Miles Walder and in the third row, Johnny Smitz. Lostant Grade School is combining different age students in some of their curriculum to enhance learning.
LGS From Page 1 career focused. Students will also have the flexibility to move between levels within their K-3rd or 4th-8th group depending on their understanding of the math or literacy concept being taught in a particular unit of study.” she said. “We believe differentiating instruction by adopting a knowledgebased learning model will best support the strengths and needs of all students. All students will receive instruction in science, social studies, computers, and P.E. with their grade level peers.” Roach, a member of the K-3 teaching team, has noted the start of the school year had the
Budget From Page 1 the decision over concerns of responsibility and accountability. • Denied usage of the gymnasium by two groups who were wanting to use it for softball games during the school year. The consensus of the board is the gym will be loaned out on a caseby-case basis, but it must be for intended use and include students from Tonica.
program up and running smoothly. “The new fluid grouping instructional model is running smoothly with the students in kindergarten through third grade. It’s definitely a lot of work on the teachers part, but it is quite rewarding. I believe students like moving to different classes, and they enjoy the challenge. Though we are all equal under the law, we are not equal in intelligence,
emotional intelligence, talents or gifts.” Roach said. “I believe under the new Common Core State Standard initiative, which offers national standards in math and reading, we have the potential to educate our children in a way that once again meets them at their level and gives them the best possible advantage to learning.” Newbold, a member of the Grades 4-8 group, said the students seem
to like moving between classes. “Fluid grouping is designed to offer more help to all students, and that’s what we’re doing. Each group has students that are functioning at the same level which means the teachers can move at the speed the students need,” Newbold said. “Each time the school moves into a new Common Core strand, the students may move into another
group so their needs and abilities in that strand can be met. Although the groups require an adjustment from the teachers, the students have commented on how they like to move around to different classes. The students’ needs and abilities dictate the movement in and out of the groups.” Still early in the school year, the data that derives from the program will be constantly monitored by the staff to make sure all is going well with each student. If a student needs more help, groups can be adjusted. If a student has made a lot of progress, a student may even be moved to a new group.
• Made some corrections to the student handbook. • Accepted the resignation of Carrie Christman as girls head track
coach. • Approved the family and medical leave request from Linda Hejl. Hejl will be out at least until Decem-
ber due to an injury. The FMLA agreement safeguards her position for 12 weeks, where the issue will be addressed again.
• Approved the school safety and threat assessment policy. • Approved the hiring of a volleyball coach and two assistants.
“Fluid grouping is designed to offer more help to all students, and that’s what we’re doing.” Jill Newbold
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Battling childhood obesity September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com
TONICA — Every year since 2010, President Barack Obama has issued a presidential proclamation recognizing September as National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. The rise in obesity rates within the past four decades has soared among all age groups, according to the National Obesity Awareness Month website, with childhood obesity increasing most among ages 6 to 11. The LaSalle County Health Department has noted the average child in sixth through 12th grades in LaSalle County is overweight or obese. With their role as food providers for lunch programs and fitness pro-
grams, schools are doing what they can to do their part. “I know that my two P.E. teachers do an excellent job of not only promoting fitness and making better nutrition choices, but I feel that, while it is not a requirement, they both model physical activity very well for the students,” said Tonica Grade School Superintendent John Suarez. Children who are overweight or obese may have long-term effects on their lifestyle habits. Some weight issues may lead to heart disease, diabetes, breathing programs and strains on the entire body. The National Obesity Awareness Month website reports nearly onethird of American children are at early risk
of Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and even strokes. The local health department helps educate people about the problems associated with being overweight or obese. The programs are focused primarily on schools and educating children about the importance of physical activity and healthy food choices. “I think we try to do the best we can with the rules and regulations the federal government places on us. We at Tonica Grade School, like many schools, look to just break even, and I do not view the cafeteria as a revenue stream for the schools,” Suarez said “I think that with the proper funding we could make a cafeteria lunch as healthy as possible and as delicious as possible. We do an excellent job in our cafeteria and have for many years.”
Regional Transportation Committee to meet Oct. 4 OTTAWA — The Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) - Region 3 - Transportation Committee (Bureau, DeKalb, Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle and Putnam counties) will meet at 10 a.m. Oct. 4 at the Mendota Civic Center, 1901 Tom Merwin Drive, Mendota. Human service organizations with an interest in public transportation are strongly encouraged to attend as well as anyone that is interested in public transit. The Regional Transportation Committee is responsible for the development and implementation of the Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP). HSTP identifies transportation needs and develops solutions to
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TONICA/HENNEPIN — You see them on the television shows “American Pickers” and “Toy Hunters” — the avid collectors on the shows who look for the unique toys of yesterday. Those collectors try to resell the toys for a profit or add them to a treasured collection. The Illinois Valley now has its own version of toy experts in Joseph Urbanc of Peru and David Hertz of Hennepin, otherwise known as IV Toy Boyz. The two lifelong friends have been collecting toys for just as long. Urbanc enjoys the Star Wars and HeMan style toys. Hertz likes the older antique toys. As they grew up, they appreciated the special toys that were classics. Urbanc had a friend who wanted to open a gaming shop. He asked the friend if he could have a small section of the shop to sell his favorite old toys. While the friend never got the gaming shop up and running, Urbanc decided to go through his old toys in his parents’ basement. As an only child until he was 11, his collection was
and the Quad Cities, we have helped people find things.” The business buys, sells for themselves and others and also appraises items people may have. Both men are always checking out swap meets, flea markets, yard sales and other places to find unique toys. They note most toys need to have all their parts, and their value price can be helped by how unique they are. The duo doesn’t only handle the Star Wars style toys. Older toys like the Major Matt Mason line from the mid 1960s, old Barbies and even GI Joes of different sizes are some of the items they have moved recently. Toy collectors often go by grading scales to denote in what condition a toy is in. Toys in their original boxes get a higher rating than those which are not. The Action Figure Association can also put their professional rating on a toy to help enhance its worth. The AFA will encase it in a clear, hard plastic casing, and they grade it and add a bar code. To contact IV Toy Boyz, look for them on Facebook or call Urbanc at 815-8308737 or Hertz at 815-9257510. “Everything has a buyer,” said Hertz. “It’s just finding that buyer.”
“Just finding the things you don’t see every day, stuff like that got me intrigued.” David Hertz quite extensive. Urbanc had 30 to 40 different lines of toys and started going online to review what some of the collections were worth. What he found surprised him. “I started meeting people and trading,” he said. “I sold and moved some other stuff, and it kind of took off from there.” Hertz had a similar experience with toys. His father was an avid collector of vintage items as well. “Just finding the things you don’t see every day, stuff like that got me intrigued,” Hertz said. While word of mouth has started their business, both Hurt and Urbanc use the Internet to help find, research and sell toys. Urbanc uses Craigslist, and the business has a Facebook page. “You’d be surprised at how I’ve met people from everywhere,” Urbanc said. “We don’t work with as many people in the area here yet, but in bigger towns like Bloomington
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3,000 businesses. The McGovern-Dole Program focuses on lowincome, food-deficit countries that are committed to universal education. Participants either use or sell the donated U.S. commodities to support education, child development and food security. For example, in Kenya, more than 650,000 children in approximately 2,000 schools have been fed with help from the program. The commodities that USDA is donating include U.S.-produced bulgur, corn, corn-soy blend, dehydrated potato flakes, lentils, pinto beans, rice, split yellow peas, sorghum, soybean meal, soybean oil, vegetable oil and wheat. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service administers both the Food for Progress and McGovern-Dole programs. More information can be found at: www. fas.usda.gov/food-aid.asp. USDA’s food aid programs contribute to the goals of President Obama’s global hunger and food security initiative, Feed the Future. Feed the Future is part of a multilateral effort to accelerate progress toward the Millennium Development Goal of halving the number of people living in extreme poverty and suffering from hunger by 2015. More information on Feed the Future can be found at: www.feedthefuture.gov.
SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s Hospital has hired Angela Benavides, MD, board certified physician in neurology. Benavides will begin practice at the new St. Margaret’s Neurology Center, 1400 Midtown Road, Peru. She will being seeing new patients on Oct. 4. A native of Toa Baja,
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OGLESBY — The city of Oglesby will soon begin providing an armed police presence at Illinois Valley Community College. At its monthly meeting Sept. 17, trustees approved an intergovernmental agreement with Oglesby to provide police protection on campus 20 hours per week on days and times determined by the college, said IVCC President Jerry Corcoran. “Parents have entrusted us to provide a safe environment for their children,” Corcoran said. “We upgraded our security significantly by contracting with G4S Secure Solutions. With Oglesby police working alongside G4S, our campus will be even safer.” Patrol duties will include assistance with traffic incidents, incident response, first aid in medical emergencies, alcohol and drug prevention and conflict resolution. IVCC will pay Oglesby a maximum of $41.76 per hour for police coverage through April 30 when the rate will be renegotiated. In other business, the board approved: • Requests for Purchase totaling nearly $220,000 for CTC instructional equipment to be paid for through the nearly $1.9 million raised in capital campaign donations. Equipment includes a turbine generator control troubleshooting learning
sions to two board policies: medical/occupational examinations and drug-free campus and the addition of a new policy governing bicycle and skate board use on campus. A second reading at the Oct. 15 meeting is necessary before the policies can be revised. The board learned: • The Certified Production Technician (CPT) certificate program launched this fall has been officially approved by the ICCB. The CPT allows students to prepare for high-demand, entry-level manufacturing jobs in just one semester. A dozen district manufacturers have pledged their interest in hiring program graduates. • A total of 222 graduates earned 240 degrees and certificates this summer compared to 260 earning 289 degrees and certificates in 2012. • In her annual report to the board, director of human resources Glenna Jones said 24 positions were filled in Fiscal 2013 including 21 support staff positions, 14 part-time and seven full-time. “Due to the hiring freeze, we did not fill every vacancy, but we did process 1,151 applications,” said Jones. • Mark Walczynski, history, philosophy and criminal justice instructor and author of “Starved Rock State Park: The First 100 Years,” was recently honored by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources as an Out-
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Welcome to my future ... A man surveys the village commons and lays claim to an area in the shade of a honey locust tree. Unfolding his chair, he settles back, removes his hat, wipes the sweat from his brow, and allows the cool breeze to blow through the remnants of his hair. The locals immediately recognize him as an outsider, so he sits alone behind his sunglasses, tapping his foot to the music projecting from the bandstand. Nodding off for a few minutes, he COMMENTARY wakes with the uneasy feeling of someone hovering by his side. Noticing the silhouette in his peripheral vision, he turns, peers over the UV-blocking lenses, and comes face to face with his future. Even without Rod Serling’s narration, the man (being myself) realizes he has entered ... The Twilight Zone. His (my future) appearance was somewhere between the disheveled, drunken hobo look of author Charles Bukowski and George Carlin in his later years. By the end of his one-sided conversation, I found him nearly as cynical and disillusioned, yet decidedly more entertaining, than either of those gentlemen. The mustard stained shirt he wore (buttoned one button too low on the left ... and 15 years out of fashion) flapped in the breeze like the main sail on a schooner. What had appeared through my sleepy eyes to be antennae were simply unruly clumps of poorly manicured hair protruding from his ear canals. A five-day stubble, which was threatening to become a beard, covered his face, and one of his socks was bunched at the ankle. My future leaned over my shoulder, cleared his throat, and asked ... (The man cursed, as they say, like a sailor. His colorful speech consisting mainly of interjecting random thoughts into long, continuous streams of vulgarity. So, in hopes of remaining a column contributor, I have taken editorial liberties and present to you the family version.) “Hey buddy, what’s going on here?” “A bluegrass festival,” I offered up. That’s all it took. Off he went on a 45-minute, unprovoked, extremely offensive rant. Following are the highlights, as best I can recall. “Bluegrass ... That hillbilly music? When did this start? I been living in Frankfort for 15 years, and I’ve never heard of any bluegrass hillbilly music. There used to be a farmers’ market in this park. The hippie country farmers would come straggling into town on Saturdays and sell potatoes and strawberries and pies. Was a big deal back then. But they ended up ruining it. Put up 100 tents and tables all around the park ... sellin’ jam and jelly and handmade hippie craft stuff nobody’s got a good use for or a reason to buy. Crazy old women flocked into town, parking in my front yard and blocking the streets and acting like that hippie junk was a king’s treasure. They take it home and tack it up on their walls to impress the bridge club. Then they die and guess what? Their poor kids have a house full of cheap, handmade crafty stuff to throw away. You got things in your house you don’t want anymore? Simply put it in your garage with a sign saying “Handmade hippie crap for sale,” and the old women will take every last bit of it.” And on it went. As he shuffled away with “Been real nice talking with you, buddy. Hope you enjoy your foot stompin’ hootin’ and hollerin’ hillbilly music,” I wondered how to break the news of future me to my family. I’ll get on that as soon as I stake these “Handmade Hippie Crap For Sale” signs in my front yard. Chuck Mason, a self-described opinionated wiseguy, resides in Princeton. He can be reached at chuckthebluzguy@msn.com.
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There has been a controversy since the new Miss America has been crowned. She is from New York, but is a first generation American of Indian descent. Many people are saying she is not American or is a Muslim or Arab. Do you think that this is an issue?
“She was born in the United States, wasn’t she? Then she has every right to be Miss America in my opinion.” Kim Goodbred, Tonica
“I think what all the people are saying is wrong. I think she is fine. World is a little too crazy.” Mare Martee, Tonica
“I don’t know. She is an American citizen, yes? OK, then she is American. The government says she is American; then she is American. Everyone has their own opinion, but I don’t think it should be such a big issue though. There are other much more important things to think about.” Ahmed Seyao, Lostant
“I don’t think it is a big deal. I see why people could say its the Miss America thing, but what people don’t realize is that Americans are not just one race. Just because the person is not white does not mean she doesn’t deserve the right to be an American or have the right to be Miss America.” Chad Caskey, Morgan County, Ky.
“No, it’s because people have closed minds. It shouldn’t matter what different heritage she is. She is still an American. It should not matter. If she actually went through all the pageant and everything else, good for her. She deserves it. It is just people being closed minded. That is what is wrong with society today.” Karen Walker, Peru
Because I care The dictionary defines a hiccup as an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm and respiratory organs with a sudden closure of the glottis and a characteristic sound like that of a cough. Today a co-worker was afflicted with a case of the hiccups. It didn’t look like it was any fun. For some reason, I don’t get hiccups very often. I think that Wrigley Field was still without lights when I last had them. For some reason, I just don’t get hiccups. It’s probably because I workout so much. When her hiccups began, the entire newsroom was brought to a virtual standstill. Actually, only a couple of us got to witness the episode, and I was probably the only one to stop and comment about it. I believe that I said, “Wow.” What I was thinking was, “Wow. This is better than cable television.” But then, being the sensitive, caring person that I am, I tried to help her through her condition. The only way I have heard of to get rid of hiccups is to startle the affected individual. I said “boo” a couple of times to try and scare her. I said it in a soft, monotone voice because even though I wanted to help her, I didn’t want the whole office thinking I was some kind of crazed “boo yeller.” It didn’t seem to work, but I felt better for trying. After a while, the dreaded hiccups seemed to die away on their own accord, and everything was back to normal. But since I’m such a concerned individual and I want to be able to assist the next time her glottis decides to involuntarily open and close, coupled with the fact that I didn’t have anything better to write about this week, I decided to delve into the mischievous world of the hiccup. I went online to do some research on the topic. Did you
Greg Wallace FROM THE SKETCHBOOK know that the world record for continuous hiccuping is approximately 68 years? From sometime in 1922 until June 5, 1990, Charles Osborne had the longest bout of hiccups ever recorded. It apparently all started when he fell while hanging a 350-pound hog for butchering. Accounts say that Mr. Osborne initially hiccuped at a rate of around 40 per minute but gradually slowed to about 20 per minute later on in life. It is estimated that he hiccuped more than 430 million times in his lifetime. All I can say is “Wow. Cable television isn’t so bad after all.” While I was still online, I wanted to see what kind of cures there are for hiccups. Some of the more credible solutions involved spoonfuls of sugar, taking an antacid, getting tickled, drinking gulps of water, sticking your fingers in your ears, breathing into a bag, pulling on your tongue and the one that I have always heard about, getting startled or scared. Some other cures floating around out there involve peanut butter, apple cider vinegar, drinking water through a paper towel, salt, yanking on your ear lobes, burping, coughing, sneezing, blowing on your thumb, standing on your head, repeatedly telling yourself “I am not a fish,” applying pressure to your forehead just above your eyes, pinching the back of your shoulder until it hurts, chewing gum, taking a hot bath or shower, taking a cold bath or shower, breathing into your shirt, balancing something on your nose, smelling the fumes from a lighted candle, eating a Popsicle, eating a Hot Pocket, eat-
ing a marshmallow, swallowing dry bread, drinking dill pickle juice, eating a spoonful of mustard, eating a Slim Jim and drinking a Dr. Pepper, quickly drinking a cup of room temperature Coca-Cola, taking five fast, deep breaths and after the last inhale, taking three sips of 7-Up without exhaling and last but by no means least, eating a dill pickle while you lie on your back with your mouth wide open, letting your head hang over the edge of a couch or bed, breathing deeply and slowly. One of my other co-workers suggested another possible cure. It involves sticking a fork in a glass of water and putting the tines of the fork against your forehead while you slam down the glass of water. He swears that it works 99 percent of the time. When I asked if he could back up his claims with scientific data he told me no and left the room. Who am I to argue with scientifically-based facts such as these. I’m guessing that when you accidentally jab the fork in your eyeball, the hiccups don’t seem like such a big deal anymore. The next time my co-worker is tormented by this nasty respiratory malady, I plan to be ready to help. Plus it gives me an excuse to stock up on Popsicles, Slim Jims, Hot Pockets, marshmallows, mustard, Dr. Pepper, Coke, 7-Up and pickles. I’m not going to make her say “I am not a fish” because that just seems silly. I write this as a public service message to all you hiccupers out there. Hopefully this column will help you confront your demons in some small way. I promise you the next time I witness a hiccup attack, I will be prepared. And your glottis will be thankful. You can contact Wallace at gwallace@bcrnews.com. You can follow him on his blog at http:// gregwallaceink.blogspot.com.
6 Life 6 • The Tonica News • Friday, September 27, 2013
Community Herreweyers earns Eagle Scout ranking TONICA – Nathan Herreweyers, 14, the son of Carl and Mary Ann (Hobneck) Herreweyers, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout on July 2. Nathan is a member of the Troop 250, sponsored by St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Iowa City, Iowa. His service project was to coordinate and implement the painting of three rooms within the Domestic Violence Intervention Program shelter. The shelter serves victims of abuse within a five-county radius including the community of Iowa City. Nathan is the grandson of Robert and Rhoda Hobneck, and John and Caro-
Lunch Sept. 30 — BBQ rib patty, bun, corn, apple sauce, pickles, milk. Oct. 1 — Roasted chicken mashed potatoes,
We offer: • Your choice of our elegant dining room or our white high peak 3200 square foot (40x80) tent with modern profile. Both overlooking a spectacular view of our PGA golf course. • Beautifully landscaped grounds for outdoor ceremonies. • Custom menus and professional service.
STREATOR – Community Players of Streator Inc. is currently accepting applications for its 2013 scholarship program. Scholarships are available for any students enrolled in a twoyear or four-year college or university that has participated at Engle Lane Theatre in the past five years. In 2012, Community
Players of Streator Inc. awarded a total of $4,000 in scholarships to 16 eligible recipients. To request a scholarship application, email Greg Tullis, business manager at greg.tullis@mchsi. com. Completed applications must be emailed to Tullis or mailed to Community Players of Streator Inc., P.O. Box 883, Streator, IL
61364 by Oct. 20. The 2013 scholarship winners will be announced at the Engle Lane Celebration on Nov. 2 at Stacy’s Place at the Streator Country Club. For additional information, contact Greg Tullis, business manager at greg.tullis@mchis.com or 815257-0121.
Marshall-Putnam Relay for Life achieves Pacesetter Status
Nathan Herreweyers lyn Herreweyers of Tonica, and Kenn and Mary Ellis of Schaumburg.
Tonica Grade School menus Breakfast Sept. 30 — Sausage tortilla, cereal or yogurt, toast, fruit, juice, milk. Oct. 1 — Pancakes, cereal or yogurt, toast, fruit, juice, milk. Oct. 2 — Scrambled eggs, cereal or yogurt, toast, fruit, juice, milk. Oct. 3 — French toast sticks, cereal or yogurt, toast, fruit, juice, milk. Oct. 4 — Muffin, cereal or yogurt, toast, fruit, juice, milk.
Community Players will offer scholarships
green beans, peaches, margarine, BBQ sauce, milk. Oct. 2 — Cheese bosco sticks, marinara sauce, steamed broccoli, carrots, pears, graham crackers, ranch, milk. Oct. 3 — TGS lunchables or make it a chef salad, ham, cheese, crackers, celery, carrots, romaine lettuce, banana, chocolate sauce, salad dressing, milk. Oct. 4 — Taco-in-bag, taco meat, shredded cheese, refried beans, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and onions, salsa, sour cream, nacho corn chips, fresh pear, milk.
HENRY — The 2013 MarshallPutnam Relay For Life exceeded fundraising expectations this year. With a goal of $79,000, the event total was $84,965 at closing ceremonies on June 8. The Marshall-Putnam Relay has achieved Pacesetter Status based on these results. This achievement is met when a Relay makes its goal before closing ceremonies. The total is still growing daily. The most recent total adds up to $87,501. This year’s event was made up of 10 fundraising teams: Dick Bernardi Memorial Team ($20,315), Team Red ($15,582), Team Hennepin ($11,932), Dance Central Divas ($10,050), Jean’s Team ($4,397), Henry United Methodist Church ($3,601), Birkey’s ($3,128), Putnam County Cancer Killers ($2,849), Henry Senachwine High School ($1,136) and Team Warriors ($491). Individuals that raised more than $1,000 were: Kathleen Rossman ($4,124), Jean Goldner ($2,365), Christine Gaspardo ($1,616), Erika Anderson
($1,454), Tim Rowe ($1,367), Ryan Stange ($1,270), Anna Mae Jacobsen ($1,200), Bailey Mekley ($1,135), Deanne Crook ($1,130) and Cynthia Stange ($1,107). All of these individuals are officially part of the Relay For Life Grand Club. The annual Dick Bernardi Memorial Award is a special award given to a volunteer that embodies commitment and involvement in the community, leadership, love and commitment to family, passion for life, enabler for others to do their part and commitment to the American Cancer Society. This award has been given since 2008. This year’s recipient was Anna Mae Jacobsen. A survivor ceremony was held at 4 p.m. John Monier was the Honorary Survivor this year. John shared his story and inspired the crowd. The Relay for Life offered a special thank you for John for his willingness to walk others through his journey. Other survivors joined John for the first lap of the night, known as their victory
lap. Caregivers followed and were honored for their compassion and dedication. More than 500 luminaries lined the sidewalk in Central Park. At 9 p.m., a special ceremony took place to honor survivors and remember those who have lost the battle with cancer. Lynn Rowe, luminary chair, introduced the ceremony by describing what the luminaries represent. Ken Williamson and Ryan Anderson read each name as people lined the sidewalk to see each of the luminaries lit. The evening came to a close at 11 p.m. with a special prayer service led by cancer survivor, Father Tom Mizeur. Event emcee Bob Eckert sang “Here I Am Lord” to close the prayer service. Each team was recognized for its dedication to the 2013 event and totals were shared. For information on how to get involved in the 2014 Relay For Life event, contact Erika Anderson at 309-364-2327 or erikaelaine_13@hotmail.com.
Thanks Neighbor fire truck to be on display at TonicaFest. Obviously, Thank you from the fire department their efforts were greatly enjoyed by many citizens
To the Editor, Thank you to Mic Burcar, Fender Menders and their employees for their donations of time, material and equipment that allowed Tonica’s first motorized
of the area who expressed their appreciation of having the original 1931 Pumper truck back in Tonica. Rick Turri Tonica Volunteer Fire Department
Celebrating 25 Years of bringing genuine compassion to health care and exceptional skills to post-hospital and long-term care.
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Library Corner LaSalle Public Library Oct. 12 – Peter Fletcher, classical guitarist, 1:30 p.m. Fletcher will perform selections from his new CD, an all-Grieg album in which he wrote the guitar transcriptions. Major works on the concert program will include Bach’s “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” and the “Suite Compostelana” by the Catalan composer Federico Mompou, to celebrate the 115th anniversary of the composer’s birth. This program is made possible with funding from the Alwin C. Carus Trust. It is free and open to the public. Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 — Storytime Express is an interactive mix of stories complemented with a variety of engaging activities like crafts, flannel boards, rhymes, songs and puppets. It is formatted to introduce children to the library and early literacy skills. The shorter, 30-minute length and fast pace make it perfect for active children with shorter attention spans, and the “Express” is a great way for busy parents to share special times with their children. A bit of the program time will be set aside to help families find just the right books to check out. Dinosaurs, pirates, princesses, ponies, trucks, bugs, ballerinas, rockets … thousands of books for sharing at home. Fun and educational, Storytime Express is a free program, open to the public. Storytime Express will be offered on Tuesdays from 11:45 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. For more information, call 815-223-2341.
Army division will hold reunion Nov. 2 at the LaSalle VFW LASALLE — The 2nd Battalion, 340th Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 85th Division Training which was stationed at 2700 Plank Road in Peru will hold a reunion gathering from 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 2 at the LaSalle VFW, 2325 Donohue St., LaSalle. The guest speaker will be retired Sgt. 1st Class Wayne Sapp. He will give a history of the unit from the beginning to the disbandment at Camp Ripley, Minn. All reservations must be paid for and confirmed by Oct. 26 in the amount of $16 per soldier and per guest. Any former member interested in attending should contact Staff Sgt. Robert Mellen at 8152232769, sftlrob@yahoo. com or at 17 Westclox Avenue, Peru, IL. 61354.
Recipe Corner I like any recipe that is easy and simple to do. I hope you enjoy these five-ingredient recipes for main dishes, which are great because you don’t have to come up with a lot of items.
Creole Salmon Fillets 4 teaspoons Creole seasoning 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons pepper 4 6-ounce salmon fillets 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first three ingredients. Add salmon, shake to coat. Place salmon on a broiler pan or baking sheet. Broil 6 inches from the heat for 10 to
14 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Sprinkle with parsley. Serves 4.
Citrus Sirloin Steak 2 medium unpeeled lemons, quartered 1 medium unpeeled orange, quartered 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 boneless sirloin steak (about 2 1/2 pounds and 1 3/4 inches thick) In a skillet, cook the lemon and orange wedges in oil over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often. Add garlic, cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes longer. Place steak in a shallow glass baking dish. Pierce
meat every inch with a fork. Pour citrus mixture over meat, turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning three or four times. Drain and discard marinade. On a covered grill over medium hot heat, cook steak for 9 to 10 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium rare, a meat thermometer should read 145, medium 160 degrees, well done 170 degrees). Serves 6 to 8.
Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta 8 ounces uncooked tube or spiral pasta 1 pound ground beef 6 bacon strips, diced
Judy Dyke GRANDMA JUDY’S CAFE
1 10 3/4-ounce can condensed tomato soup, undiluted 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese Barbecue sauce and prepared mustard Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, drain and set aside. In the same skillet, cook bacon until crisp, remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. Discard drippings. Drain pasta. Add to the skil-
let. Add soup, beef and bacon. Heat through. Sprinkle with cheese, cover and cook until the cheese is melted. Serve with barbecue sauce and mustard. Serves 4 to 6. Do you have a quick and easy recipe you’d like to share with other readers? Email it to me at judyd2313@frontier. com. Please remember to include your name, address and telephone number (telephone number won’t be published). Happy Quick Cooking!
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You are cordially invited to attend the Women of Distinction Awards luncheon on October 17, 2013. The Women of Distinction Award will be presented to Loretta Jo Volker, Nedda Simon, Dawn Conerton, Kathy Casstevens, Kim Abel, Mary Ann Cernovich, Pat Schou, Lisa Clinton, Teresa C. Zearing, and Judith Wilkins Wright. These ten women have been chosen as representative role models and leaders in their fields and communities. A welcome reception will provide networking opportunities that will precede lunch and the awards ceremony. The awards ceremony will honor Women of Distinction and provide honorees with an opportunity to share their stories.
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8 classifieds 8 • The Tonica News • Friday, September 27, 2013
– 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
- 400 Merchandise 450 • Under $1000 Craftsman 12" band saw/ extra blades, large table $100; Char-Broil grill $50. Call 815-437-9078 ************ HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? Put your ad in for FREE Items $1,000 or less can run FREE for 1 time. Limit of 5 lines. Up to 3 items with price and price totaling under $1,000. 1 ad per household per week. No commercial ads, firearms or animal sales. E-mail information to: classified@ bcrnews.com (include your name, address & phone number) or mail to: BCR, PO Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356 No Phone Calls!
460 • Garage Sales
460 • Garage Sales PRINCETON 410 North Linn Street. Thursday, September 26, 2pm-6pm; Friday, September 27, 8am-12pm. Antique wagon wheel lamp, microwave, Coleman campfire burner, jewelry, old records. Christmas & Halloween items & lots more PRINCETON 503 North Church Street. Friday September 27, 8am-5pm; Saturday September 28, 8am-? HUGE SALE. Antiques, Books, Clothing, Fall Decorations, Tents, Army Cots, Tools, Microwave Ovens, TV cabinet, Car Stereo and much more! NO EARLY SALES PRINCETON 514 North Euclid Avenue. Thursday, September 26, 3pm-7pm; Friday, September 27, 8am-5pm; Saturday, September 28, 8am-1pm MULTI-FAMILY. Dishes, “scenes of Princeton” collector tiles, luggage, large doll house & accessories, small furniture, linens, sunflower décor, plants, purses, costume jewelry, hardback books, large ladies tops & petite bottoms, MORE PRINCETON 778 West Boyd. Thursday, September 26, 8:30am-2:30pm; Friday, September 27, 12pm-7pm; Saturday, September 28, 9am-noon. MULTI-FAMILY SALE Kid's & Adult clothes, toys, furniture, misc. items. New Items Added! SHEFFIELD 408 South Mason. Friday, September 27, 3pm-?; Saturday, September 28, 8am-? Oak furniture, household items, small tools, some clothing, Lawn De Thatcher, bicycles, cowboy books, & other misc. SHEFFIELD 5732 US Highway 6. Friday, September 27, 7am-?; Saturday, September 28, 7am-? Sheet metal break, sheet metal spot welder, vacuum pump, drain cleaning machine, Milwaukee hole drills, & Lots More! proMote your garage aNd yard SaLeS Call us at 815-875-4461.
GRANVILLE 301 Opper Avenue. Thursday, September 26, 8am-5pm; Friday, September 27, 8am-1pm. MULTI-FAMILY Clothes: Boys' 4-6, girls' 3T-8 & women's. Toys, books, movies, household, decor, Longaberger, Woodwick. Priced to sell!
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HENNEPIN 1007 Hazel Marie Boyle Drive. Friday, September 27, 8am-5pm; Saturday, September 28, 8am-2pm. MULTI-FAMILY SALE. Infant-adult clothing, baby items, toys, bedding sets, furniture, antiques, pictures, decorating accessories, holiday items, golf clubs
**************** 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
HENNEPIN 3rd & Market. Friday, September 27, 8am-3pm. Saturday September 28, 8am-noon. MULTI-FAMILY SALE Town Wide Sales HENNEPIN 619 East Mulberry Street. Friday, September 27, 8am-4pm; Saturday, September 28, 8am-2pm. Autumn, Halloween, Christmas, glassware & misc. Also other Garage Sales in Hennepin area, same dates HENRY 1027 Western Avenue. Saturday, September 28, 8am-3pm. Antique's & Unique's. Antiques & repurposed item, garden, fun stuff. Stop and have a look LACON 612 North Prairie Street (Rt. 26 N). Saturday, September 28, 9am-4pm. VINTAGE YARD SALE Vintage/Primitives/ Antiques/Garden decor/ Candles/Signs
767 • Mobile Home Sales
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999 • Legal Notices
999 • Legal Notices
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) MARJORIE GRACE ) HUNTER, ) DECEASED. ) 2013-P-164 PUBLICATION FOR CLAIMS CLAIM NOTICE Estate of MARJORIE GRACE HUNTER, Deceased. Notice is given of the death of MARJORIE GRACE HUNTER, of Oglesby, Illinois. Letters of office were issued on August 27, 2013, to GERALD M. HUNTER, 129 W. Walnut Street, Oglesby, IL 61348. Claims against the estate may be filed with the office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, LaSalle County Courthouse, Downtown Courthouse, Ottawa, IL 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. Andrew Skoog Clerk of the 13th Judicial Circuit Court Ottawa, Illinois Published in the Tonica News Sept. 13, 20 and 27, 2013.
Gentert, 1441 East Sixth Road, Lostant, IL 61334, Independent Executor for the estate. The Attorney for the Estate is Attorney Emmanuel F. Guyon, 5 East Bridge Street, Streator, Illinois 61364. The resident agent for Claims submission, and the resident agent for Service of Process is John A. Gentert, for any Notice or Demand required or permitted by law to be served on the Independent Executor for any legal purpose. The Estate will be administered without Court supervision unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates Independent Administration at any time by mailing or delivering a Petition to Terminate Independent Administration to the Circuit Clerk of Court. Claims may be filed on or before March 9, 2014. Any claim not filed by March 9, 2014, to Mr. Andrew Skoog, Clerk of the Circuit Court, 119 West Madison Street, Ottawa, Illinois, 61350, or claims may be filed with the Independent Executor, or both. If filed with the Clerk, the claimant must, within ten days of filing, mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the Independent Executor, and file with the Clerk proof of such mailing or delivery. John A. Gentert, Independent Executor of the Estate Emmanuel F. Guyon, Attorney for the Estate 5 East Bridge Street, Streator, IL 61364 Published in the Tonica News Sept. 13, 20 and 27, 2013.
sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: LOTS 13 AND 14 IN BLOCK 6 IN MALLORY`S ADDITION TO WHITFIELD, (NOW LELAND); SITUATED IN LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. C/K/A: 120 East Hall Street, Leland, IL 60531 PIN: 04-08-200-007; 04-08-200-008 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W12-3450. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: SFH. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale. The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W12-3450 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I560881 Published in the Tonica News Sept. 20, 27 and Oct. 4, 2013.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT THEREOF THIRTEENTH CIRCUIT STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF LASALLE IN THE ESTATE OF ) THOMAS W. ) GENTERT, ) Deceased, ) No. 2013-P-162 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is hereby given in the death of Thomas W. Gentert, of the Township of Hope, LaSalle County, Illinois, on May 26, 2013. Notice is hereby given to creditors, and unknown heirs of said decedent not named in the Petition to Admit the Will to Probate, whose names and addresses are not stated in said Petition of the death of said decedent. Notice is hereby given of the Admission to Probate of the Will of said decedent, said Will dated April 29, 1998. Letters of Office were issued on September 4, 2013, to John A.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE The Lostant Fire Protection District Board of Trustees will hold its annual hearing on its 2013-2014 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance on Saturday, October 26th, 2013 at 7:00 a.m. at the Lostant Fire House, 101 East First Street, Lostant, Illinois. Copies of the proposed Budget and Appropriation Ordinance are available for inspection at the Lostant Firehouse, the Illini State Bank of Lostant, and the Lostant Post Office. Published in the Tonica News Sept. 27, Oct. 4 and 11, 2013.
“THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE” W12-3450 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Bank of America, N.A., Successor by Merger) to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA ) Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP; ) Plaintiff, ) VS. ) Christopher R. Plock; Deborah L. Plock; ) Household Finance Corporation III; ) Defendants. ) 12 CH 322 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff Tom Templeton, Sheriff of LaSalle, Illinois, will on October 25, 2013, at the hour of 11:30 a.m. at LaSalle County Sheriff`s Office Lobby, 707 E Etna Road, Ottawa, Illinois 61350, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of LaSalle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY – OTTAWA, ILLINOIS ILLINI STATE BANK, A State Banking ) Corporation, ) ) Plaintiff, vs. ) Eugene Baker, CitiFinancial Services, Inc., ) Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, ) Unknown Owners, Non-Record Claimants, ) And Unknown Tenants/Occupants, ) Defendants. ) No. 2013-CH-198 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 the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot Seven (7) in Block Twenty-one (21) in Assessor’s Plat of a portion of Section Twenty-Five (25) Township Thirty-Three (33) North, Range One (1) East of the Third Principal Meridian, excepting and reserving, however, the coal and other minerals underlying the surface thereof, and the right to mine and remove the same. Tax Parcel No: 18-25-306-007 Common address known as 428 Hayden Avenue, Oglesby, Illinois 61348 The Mortgage was made on July 27, 2005 by Eugene Baker, who is the Mortgagor and current title holder of record, to the Illini State Bank, a State Banking Corporation, of Tonica, Illinois, as Mortgagee, and the Mortgage was recorded on July 27, 2005 in the Office of the LaSalle County Recorder’s Office, Ottawa, Illinois as Document No. R2005-19322. 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, a State Banking Corporation 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 Sept. 13, 20 and 27, 2013. STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP Management, and Circulation 1. Publication Title: The Tonica News 2. Publication Number: 633-340 3. Filing Date: September 24, 2013 4. Issue Frequency: Weekly 5. Number of Issues Published Annually: 52 Annual Subscription Price: $22.00 7. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication: 242 LaSalle St., PO Box 86, (LaSalle County), IL 61370-0086; Contact Person: Brandie Johnson; Telephone: (815) 875-4461
999 • Legal Notices 8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of Publisher: 800 Ace Rd., P.O. Box 340, Princeton (Bureau County), IL 61356-0340 9. Publisher: Sam R. Fisher, 800 Ace Rd., Princeton, Illinois 61356; Editor: None; Managing Editor: Terri Simon, 800 Ace Rd., Princeton, Illinois 61356 10. Owner: B.F. Shaw Printing Company, 444 Pine Hill Drive, Dixon, IL 61021 11. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Security Holders Owning or Holding 1 Percent or More of Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages, or Other Securities: None 12. Tax Status: N/A 13. Publication Title: The Tonica News 14. Issue Date for Circulation Data Below: August 30, 2013 15. Extent and Nature of Circulation; Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months; No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date a. Total Number of Copies (Net press run): 737/655 b. Paid and/or Requested Circulation: (1) Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on Form 3541: 149/122 (2) Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541: 404/345 (3) Paid Distribution Outside the Mails Including Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid Distribution Outside USPS : 78/78 (4) Paid Distribution by Other Classes of Mail Through the USPS: 0; 0 c. Total Paid Distribution: 631/545 d. Free or Nominal Rate Distribution by: (1) Free or Nominal Rate Outside-County Copies included on PS Form 3541: 0; 0 (2) Free or Nominal Rate In-County Copies Included on PS Form 3541: 0; 0 (3) Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other Classes Through the USPS: 0; 0 (4) Free or Nominal Rate Distribution Outside the Mail: 0; 0 e. Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution: 0; 0 f. Total Distribution: 631/545 g. Copies not Distribution: 106/110 h. Total: 737/655 i. Percent Paid: 100%; 100% 16. Publication of Statement of Ownership: Will be printed in the September 27, 2013 issue of this publication. 17. Sam Fisher, Publisher, September 24, 2013 Published in The Tonica News September 27, 2013. “THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE” W12-3450 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Bank of America, N.A., Successor by Merger ) to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA ) Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP; ) Plaintiff, ) VS. ) Christopher R. Plock; Deborah L. Plock; ) Household Finance Corporation III; ) Defendants. ) 12 CH 322 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff Tom Templeton, Sheriff of LaSalle, Illinois, will on October 25, 2013, at the hour of 11:30 a.m. at LaSalle County Sheriff`s Office Lobby, 707 E Etna Road, Ottawa, Illinois 61350, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of LaSalle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: C/K/A: 120 East Hall Street, Leland, IL 60531 PIN: 04-08-200-007; 04-08-200-008 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W12-3450. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: SFH. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale. The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W12-3450 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I560881 Published in the Tonica News Sept. 20, 27 and Oct. 4, 2013.