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TVFD to hold townwide collection By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com
TONICA — They are there for you through accidents, fires and mishaps. The Tonica Volunteer Fire Department stands ready to help the community 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Now, it’s time to be there for them. Oct. 7 is the TVFD’s annual townwide collection, and the firefighters will be going door-todoor collecting donations for the department. The collection is one of the station’s main sources of income. Tonica’s fire department receives no tax money. It operates only through the donations they receive and other fundraising efforts. “This is our main fundraiser each year,” said collection chairman Al Stremlau. “We’re proud we’re not tax funded; we’re able to do our job through the generosity of the people of Tonica.” Emergency services are a critical part of any community. Equipment and manpower have to
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Tonica Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) Ambulance Administrator Sue Huss (left) and First Lt. Al Stremlau are preparing for the TVFD townwide collection on Oct. 7. The fire department is not tax funded, relying entirely on donations and grants. Department members will be going door-to-door in Tonica asking for donations so they may continue to serve the community. be available at any time in case of an emergency. Unfortunately, it costs money to provide those services. Last
Preventing breast cancer October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month By Dixie Schroeder news@tonicanews.com
In 2013 more than 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Talking about breast cancer is important, especially if the disease runs in the family. Cancer screenings are critical to catch the disease in its early stages so treatment can begin at once. Professionals have noted breast cancer often increases with a woman’s age. At 70 a woman’s risk of having the disease is twice that of a 40-year-old woman. Equally important are
rates of survival. Due in part to public awareness campaigns, more women are beating breast cancer by taking charge of their own health. According to the American Cancer Society, about 67 percent of women aged 40 and older in the United States had a mammogram in the past two years, compared to only 29 percent in 1987. Today, the five-year survival rate of women who are diagnosed early is more than 90 percent, and the primary reason is early detection. No one knows how to prevent breast cancer, however, according to the American Cancer
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year, the fire department spent slightly more than $120,000 in expenses. They responded to 157 calls — almost 25 per-
cent more calls than in 2011 — with the majority of the calls being emergency medical service calls.
The Tonica Fire District covers 65 square miles, and the department also assists many other fire districts dur-
ing emergencies, such as the Westclox fire last year and the Vermilion River rescue operation this spring. Currently, the department consists of five vehicles and 37 rescue personnel. Many of the current members are third and fourth generation firefighters. The TVFD has a reputation for being frugal with the money they receive. Almost all of the regular maintenance on the vehicles and equipment is done by department members, and the company searches diligently for the best possible items at the lowest possible cost. The latest tanker they purchased was slightly used and cost a fraction of what a new unit would. Interior and exterior surfaces on all of the vehicles shine like new. Collections will start at 6 p.m. Oct. 7. Any donation is acceptable. You can also ask any firefighter how to become a volunteer, as more manpower is always needed to protect the community.
Quinn launches Get Covered Illinois CHICAGO – Gov. Pat Quinn launched Get Covered Illinois, the state’s comprehensive education and enrollment online platform for uninsured residents to sign up for health coverage under the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA). “Today we are launching a new state of health care for more than one million of our uninsured relatives, loved ones, friends and neighbors,” Quinn said. “Get Covered Illinois – the state’s new health insurance marketplace – will make health care more affordable than ever for those who need it. While there may be bumps along the way, this is a turning point in our nation and the state as we strive to provide decent health care to all.” GetCoveredIllinois. gov is the official website marketplace where individuals, families and
“Get Covered Illinois – the state’s new health insurance marketplace – will make health care more affordable than ever for those who need it.” Gov. Pat Quinn small business owners can get connected to their new health insurance options with coverage starting Jan. 1. The state is working with community groups in every corner of the state to provide direct enrollment assistance. Eight major companies participating in Get Covered Illinois are: Aetna Life Insurance Co., Coventry Health and Life Insurance Co., Coventry Health Care of Illinois, Inc., Health Alliance Medical Plans, Inc., Health Care Service Cor-
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poration, a Mutual Legal Reserve Co. (Blue Cross), Humana Health Plan, Inc., Humana Insurance Co. and Land of Lincoln Mutual Health Insurance Co. “Illinois is excited and proud to be launching the most ambitious wellness initiative in our state’s history,” Deputy Gov. Cristal Thomas said. “This will require a massive education and sign-up effort, and we are committed to working with our partners across the state to ensure that all of those who are eli-
gible know about their options and are able to select a health plan that meets their needs.” All Marketplace plans cover important health benefits, including doctor visits, hospital stays, maternity care, emergency room visits, mental health services, chronic disease management, prescriptions and more. No one will be denied coverage because they are sick or have a preexisting condition like asthma, diabetes or cancer. Preventive care will be covered at no cost to the patient. Individuals and families with income of up to 400 percent of the federal poverty level – $45,000 for individuals and $95,000 for a family of four – will receive subsidies on a sliding scale if they obtain coverage through the marketplace.
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In the Sept. 27 edition of the Tonica News, there was a photo accompanying a story on the new curriculum model Lostant Grade School is using. The correct names on the photo should have read Jimmy Smith (front row, from left), Salina Breckenridge, Sarah Daugherty, Miles Walder (middle row), Lola Rockey and Landon Mertel. The Tonica News regrets the error.
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Insurance From Page 1 “Illinois’ health insurance plan rates are lower than many other states and 25 percent lower than earlier predictions,” Illinois Department of Insurance Director Andrew Boron said. “Most people will also get help paying for their plan and many will be eligible for low-cost or free health coverage.”
Prevention From Page 1 Society, certain risk factors have been linked to the disease. They include several factors. The first is family history; in other words, the person has a mother, sister, grandmother who had the disease. The next is age; breast cancer chances increase as a woman gets older. Another is the menstruation cycle; women who started menstruating before age 12 or continued after age 55 are at greater risk. A factor also includes oral contraceptive usage; how long has a woman been using contraceptives? Next is personal history of breast or ovarian can-
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cer. The last factor is having children; women having had no children or their first child over the age of 30 are more prone to the disease. Screening is critical for early detection. Depending on the organization, the recommendations for screenings vary. Women should talk to their own doctor to determine the correct
age to start their own breast cancer screenings. Women in highrisk categories may need to be screened earlier than those who are not. Dr. Merle Piacenti of Illinois Valley Community Hospital encourages women to consider early screening. “That mammograms save lives by diagnosing breast cancer in its
early stages is by now an unquestioned fact,” Piacenti said. “Having mammograms on a regular basis is especially important for women who have a family history of the disease. However, it should be noted that 70 percent of women with breast cancer have no family history.” Other lifestyle chang-
es women can take to lower their risk of developing the disease include not smoking, limiting alcohol consumption, controlling their weight, staying physically active, breast feeding their children as long as possible and limit dose and duration of hormone therapy, according to the Mayo Clinic’s Breast Clinic.
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LGS hires two teachers LOSTANT — Lostant Grade School has hired two new teachers for the 2013-14 school year. Alisha Bennett is one of the teachers for Grades 4-8 at Lostant Grade School. She attended Illinois State University and earned a
degree in elementary education. She is in her second year of teaching. Stephanie Ziel is the new physical education teacher for Grades 6-8, athletic director and volleyball coach. She is from Palatine and in her first year teach-
ing. She moved to Ottawa in October and was looking for a small school to start her teaching career. Ziel chose Lostant because it is a small, friendly community, and she thought it would be a great first teaching experience.
LaSalle man injured in Cedar Point accident CEDAR POINT — A LaSalle man was taken to St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley following a two-vehicle accident. Cedar Point firefighters and other area emergency personnel were called to the scene just before 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 27 at the intersection of Route 71 and Meridian Road. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s office reports Gregory
T. McAdams, 57, was southbound on Meridian Road along the LaSalle-Putnam County line when he failed to stop at the intersection and drove into the path of a westbound semi driven by William Lonie of Earlville. McAdams had to be extricated from his pick-up truck and was strapped to a backboard for transit to the hospital. He has been
released from treatment. McAdams was ticketed for failure to reduce speed and disobeying a stop sign. Cedar Point Fire Chief Kevin Gould said emergency medical technicians from Tonica and Putnam County EMS ambulance helped at the scene. Standard firefighters and Putnam County deputies also responded.
Keep on the lookout for emerald ash borer SPRINGFIELD — Jo Daviess is the latest county to fall victim to the emerald ash borer, a destructive pest responsible for killing millions of ash trees in North America. As it is the northwestern-most county in the state, EAB officially has spanned across the northern third of Illinois. EAB also was recently found in Whiteside County and confirmed this July. The emerald ash borer is a small, metallic-green beetle native to Asia. Its larvae burrow into the bark of ash trees, causing the trees to starve and eventually die. Since the first detection of the pest near Detroit, Mich., in 2002, it has killed more than 25 million ash trees. The beetle often is difficult to detect, especially in newly-infested trees. Signs of infestation include thinning and yellowing leaves, D-shaped holes in the bark of the trunk or branches and basal shoots. Anyone who suspects an ash tree has been infested should contact their county Extension office, their village forester or the Illinois Department of Agriculture. Forty-one Illinois counties currently are under quarantine to prevent the artificial or “human-assisted” spread of the beetle through the movement of infested wood and nursery stock. A new, amended quarantine that includes Jo
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spreading the emerald ash borer. • Any other article, product or means of conveyance determined by the Illinois Department of Agriculture to present a risk of spreading the beetle infestation. The counties under quarantine are Boone, Bureau, Champaign, Clark, Coles, Cook, Cumberland, DeKalb, DeWitt, Douglas, DuPage, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Ford, Grundy, Henry, Iroquois, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Knox, Lake, LaSalle, Lee, Livingston, Macon, Marion, Marshall, McHenry, McLean, Moultrie, Ogle, Piatt, Putnam, Shelby, Stark, Vermilion, Will, Winnebago and Woodford. For further information about the beetle, visit http:// www.illinoiseab.com/.
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TONICA — The month of October has been designated Adopt-a-ShelterDog Month. The Shelter Pet Project was launched in 2009 and is a public awareness campaign to show shelter dogs are still a viable option for families looking to add a pet to their homes. Dr. Charlie Benson of Ancare Veterinary Hospital of LaSalle agrees adopting a shelter dog brings big changes to a family. “This decision, of course, is not to be taken lightly,” said Benson. “If done for the right reasons and with appropriate forethought, however, adopting a shelter dog can change your life forever. “When looking to adopt a new dog, spurof-the-moment thinking often leads to problems. Sit down with your family before going to a shelter and discuss the kind of dog you would like. Should he have a lot of energy or be a couch potato? Should she be big and strong to chase coyotes from the farm or should she be small enough to fit in a Prada bag for easy, fashion-forward transport? Does someone in the family have an allergy? Are you familiar with the specific diseases that can befall certain breeds? Do you have the time and ability to potty train or deal with obedience issues? Too many pets have been relinquished to shelters because these questions were not considered beforehand.”
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enhance one’s cardiovascular health, lowering blood pressure, increasing activity levels and lowering the risk for heart attack. An article in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society discussed how dog ownership among the elderly enhances the physical and psychological health of the old. Dogs can help us find friends, or even love, though I am currently the proud parent of only a cat and some turtles, I’ve seen firsthand how walking a dog across campus can get a lonely young man a lot of female attention.” Animals love unconditionally, and many veterinary hospitals and shelters have had to take in extra animals in the economic downturn the United States has gone through in the last four to five years. Benson said, “Perhaps most importantly, shelter dogs teach us how to be responsible, how to love unconditionally, how to forgive past wrongs and how to make the most of a short life. Since the economic downturn in 2009, shelters have been burdened with more and more unwanted pets who were relinquished or turned loose. By responsibly adopting one of these deserving critters (and maintaining a relationship with your favorite veterinarian) you are doing them and yourself a big favor.”
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Dogs thrive in loving environments, and shelter dogs are no different. Physicians have noted families who add a pet to their home often enjoy surprising benefits in health and family growth. Dogs need exercise, so walking a new dog offers exercise opportunities. Dog walkers have also made new acquaintances when walking their dogs by other dog walkers or individuals who stop to admire a new dog. Children learn responsibility when a new dog is added to the family. The same dog can offer a child a source of comfort from things as simple as a storm or more complicated when a child needs an unconditional friend. An elderly relative who lives at home can have their life enhanced by the addition of a shelter dog according to the American Humane Society. The elderly who live at home have enjoyed the company of a new animal companion. The animal can also be of help when trained properly for that individual. Benson also agrees that adopting a shelter dog can lead to many positive changes. “If you’ve ever owned a dog, you don’t need me to tell you why they are wonderful,” said Benson. “In May, the American Heart Association released a statement suggesting that owning a dog can greatly
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Matching youth to employment Business Employment Skills Team (B.E.S.T. Inc.), which serves Bureau, Carroll, Jo Daviess, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle, Putnam and Whiteside counties, was awarded a grant from the state of Illinois in the amount of $240,000 to assist youth in finding employment. This grant allows for 75 youth to be employed with various businesses over this eight-county area. Fifty-five youth have already taken advantage of this program and found employment at parks, hotels, nursing homes, day cares, not-for profit agencies, grocery stores and other retail outlets, and schools; they are making $9 an hour. A limited number of youth ages 16-24 may still apply for employ-
This program may end Oct. 31. For more information on this program, call Kathy Day at 815-625-3623.
ment by going to www. illinoisworknet.org or by calling 815-433-4550 to find the location of the nearest office. Youth will also receive instruction in work readiness skills while being employed. Employers who may be interested in hiring one of these youth may also call 815-872-0255 and ask for Mike for more information. The employer will have no out-of-pocket expense.
FSA offices closed WASHINGTON, D.C. — Scherrie V. Giamanco, state executive director for Illinois’ Farm Service Agency (FSA), announced Oct. 1 the U.S. Department of Agriculture FSA offices are currently closed, due to the lapse in federal government funding. The FSA offices will reopen once Congress restores funding.
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Making farm safety a priority could save a life Contrary to the popular image of fresh air and peaceful surroundings, a farm is not a hazard-free work setting. Every year, thousands of farm workers are injured and hundreds more die in farming accidents. According to the National Safety Council, agriculture is the most hazardous industry in the nation.
Health and safety hazards on farms
Farm workers — including farm families and migrant workers — are exposed to hazards such as the following: • Chemicals/pesticides • Cold • Dust • Electricity • Grain bins • Hand tools • Highway traffic • Lifting • Livestock handling • Machinery/equipment • Manure pits • Mud • Noise • Ponds • Silos • Slips/trips/falls • Sun/heat • Toxic gases • Tractors • Wells
High risk factors on farms
The following factors may increase risk of injury or illness for farm workers: • Age — Injury rates are highest among children age 15 and under and adults over 65.
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• Equipment and machinery — Most farm accidents and fatalities involve machinery. Proper machine guarding and doing equipment maintenance according to manufacturers’ recommendations can help prevent accidents. • Protective equipment — Using protective equipment, such as seat belts on tractors, and personal protective equipment (such as safety gloves, coveralls, boots, hats, aprons, goggles, face shields) could significantly reduce farming injuries. • Medical care — Hospitals and emergency medical care are typically not readily accessible in rural areas near farms.
How you can improve farm safety
You can start by increasing your awareness of farming hazards and making a conscious effort to prepare for emergency situations including fires, vehicle accidents, electrical shocks from equipment and wires, and chemical exposures. Be especially alert to hazards that may affect children and the elderly. Minimize hazards by carefully selecting the products you buy to ensure that you provide good tools and equipment. Always use seat belts when operating tractors, and establish and maintain good housekeeping
practices. Here are some other steps you can take to reduce illnesses and injuries on the farm: • Read and follow instructions in equipment operator’s manuals and on product labels. • Inspect equipment routinely for problems that may cause accidents. • Discuss safety hazards and emergency procedures with your workers. • Install approved rollover protective structures, protective enclosures, or protective frames on tractors. • Make sure that guards on farm equipment are replaced after maintenance. • Review and follow instructions in material safety data sheets (MSDS) and on labels that come with chemical products and communicate information on these hazards to your workers.
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• Take precautions to prevent entrapment and suffocation caused by unstable surfaces of grain storage bins, silos, or hoppers. Never “walk the grain.” • Be aware that methane gas, carbon dioxide, ammonia and hydrogen sulfide can form in unventilated grain silos and manure pits and can suffocate or poison workers or explode. • Take advantage of safety equipment, such
as bypass starter covers, power take-off master shields and slow-moving vehicle emblems.
The benefits of improved safety and health practices
Better safety and health practices reduce worker fatalities, injuries, and illnesses as well as associated costs such as workers’ compensation insurance premiums, lost production, and medical expenses. A safer and more healthful workplace improves morale and productivity.
Additional information on safety and health
For more information about farm safety, visit OSHA’s website at www. osha.gov/SLTC/agriculturaloperations, the National Safety Council at www. nsc.org/farmsafe/facts. htm, the Environmental Protection Agency at www.epa.gov/pesticides/ safety/workers/workers. htm and the Centers for Disease Control at www. cdc.gov/nasd/menu/topic/ topic.html. In addition, OSHA has a variety of materials and tools available elsewhere on its website at www.osha.gov.
Contacting OSHA
To report an emergency, file a complaint or seek OSHA advice, assistance or products, call 800-321-OSHA or contact your nearest OSHA regional or area office.
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A good read ... or not? My grandmother was an avid reader. She read most anything she could get her hands on — Reader’s Digest, Farmer’s Almanac, the Bible, mysteries, romance novels, newspapers, magazines ... gosh, I even remember her reading our set of World Book Encyclopedias just for enjoyment. Grandma loved to read. As a matter of fact, I can remember more than one occasion where a trio of wide-eyed kids would interrupt her book late in the afternoon to ask what she was fixing for lunch. A world away on adventures only her books could give her, she would admit she had forgotten about lunch ... Terri Eventually, she would lay down her book Simon and would rustle up some peanut butter and crackers or an orange Popsicle. As kids, an orange Popsicle was a perfect lunch, and from my grandmother’s perspective, life was good. The kids had eaten, and she could promptly get back to her book. Grandma read every chance she got. She read every evening, long after the rest of us had gone to bed, and she whiled away many an afternoon with yet another paperback book firmly planted on her lap as she sipped a cup of coffee and tuned out the rest of the world. I remember times when we would talk to Grandma for five minutes or so before realizing she hadn’t heard a single word we’d said — her mind (and ears) far away and involved in an adventure in her most current book. As a small child, I can remember my grandmother reading out loud to me frequently. Grandma never spoke to the children in the family like the children we were; she spoke to us like we were adults, using words of which we had never heard and clearly giving us something to ponder. Consequently, she also read adult books to me too. There would be no fairy tales or Golden Books read to this little girl. Instead, I got the benefit of hearing a variety of selections from the Reader’s Digest, excerpts from romance novels, complete chapters from mystery novels and more newspaper and magazine articles than my little mind could ever begin to comprehend. “Should you be reading that to her?” my grandfather would ask her more than once. “She’s learning,” my grandmother would say. “Plus, I think she likes it.” Like it? I loved it. It didn’t matter what she read to me, I was all ears. And she was right. I did learn a lot from her out-loud recitations. At 4 or 5 years old, my vocabulary was quite extensive, and my spelling skills were advanced. I was actually able to read before I ever set foot in a school, and I could play Scrabble with my grandmother and almost hold my own. Bottom line was I learned all kinds of things from the stories/articles she read. But perhaps the most important part of listening to Grandma read aloud was that I learned to love reading, and I learned to love words. I always think Grandma — if she was here now — would get a kick out of the fact that I now make my living with words, reading and writing. Grandma liked to read because it afforded her the opportunity to travel the world and experience life other than that on a small, Midwestern farm, where life was quite predictable. With a book in her hand, she was able to imagine, learn, speculate and conquer. She was more than a farmer’s wife, mother and grandmother — she could be any of the characters who lived on the pages of her books. Cooking, cleaning, household and farm/yard chores were clearly on her list, but when she could manage it, they were always on the list behind a few hours with her most current book. Last week was Banned Books Week — an annual event celebrating our freedom to read, which hopefully draws attention to what harm may come from censorship. While the banning of books has been around far longer than any of us, probably the most recent issues involving book banning came with the well-known “Harry Potter” series, which by and large would have seemed fairly mild compared to some of the stuff Grandma used to read to me. Now with my own book on the shelf (which has
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Self sacrifice — service before self It’s the 2 a.m. phone call that stirs them out of bed. They jump up hoping for the best but preparing for the worst. No eight hours of sleep tonight and maybe no day at work tomorrow, which means an impact on the paycheck in many cases. Left behind is a spouse, maybe children — supportive, loving, but also afraid their loved one may not make it back. They go through the night and day not knowing what is happening to their cherished family member. It seems a thankless job, especially since there’s no pay involved. These men and women risk their lives and take time out of their schedules when someone is in danger. Why do they do it? Why would anyone risk their life for no compensation? They do it for you. They’re your Tonica Volunteer Fire Department. And most of them wouldn’t give it up for anything. Tonica is in an enviable position. On the north end of town
Ken Schroeder COMMENTARY sits a building with more lifesaving equipment than some larger towns could begin to own. The staff at Tonica is well-trained and never stops training. The equipment is all maintained internally as much as possible and kept cleaner than most cars in a dealer’s showroom. (You could probably eat off the hood of the engine housing, although I’m pretty sure they would appreciate it if you didn’t). The TVFD has more members than most other fire companies in the area — often third and fourthgeneration members continuing a proud tradition. They’re there to help you — anytime, day or night; they’re there when you need them. This month, they need you. The TVFD exists solely on donations from local residents; they
receive exactly zero dollars in taxes for their operations. It is by your goodwill they can continue to save lives and property and be prepared for the next emergency they face. And in a small rural community like Tonica, odds are the next person they save may be a friend, possibly even you. This month, the Tonica Volunteer Fire Department holds its door-to-door fundraiser, the only fundraiser they do all year. When the firemen come to your door, please remember everything they do for our community — responding to emergencies, lending a helping hand, holding events for the community to gather and share in fellowship — and let them know you care. Spare what you can, so they can continue to risk their lives for the 2 a.m. phone call, the midday car accident or train for the next emergency. Help them help you. Tonica New Staff Writer Ken Schroeder can be reached at news@tonicanews.com.
First Person Kim Goodbred City: Tonica. Where did you grow up: Tonica. Family: Lexi Verda (daughter). Pets: Cats Kiki and Jaspar. Occupation: EMT-1, dispatcher for the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department.
If you were stranded on a desert island and could have just one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: Pizza.
What is the last song you listened to: WAJK.
If you were stranded on a desert island and could only take one thing with you, what would it be: My daughter.
What is the last book you read: “The Color of Destiny.”
What is your favorite local restaurant: Sam’s Pizza.
What is the last TV show you watched: “The Voice.”
If someone handed you a million dollars, how would you
spend it: Buying my house and repaying my brothers. People would be surprised to know that you: Have more than one tattoo. What is your favorite thing about the city you live in: The way the community comes together during hard times. If you could change one thing about your town, what would it be: That we would be rich!
First Amendment “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” Constitution of the United States, 1789
nothing in it that could come even close to being under scrutiny by book-banners), the idea of banned books hits a bit closer to home. I’m struggling to understand those who would wish to ban a book. After all, if you don’t like the content, don’t read it. If you get halfway through a book and something offends you, close it. If you are worried about what your children read, monitor what they’re checking out at the library. Why try to ban something that
doesn’t agree with your philosophies, morals or ideals? Just ignore it. I have to think my grandmother would agree ... BCR Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@tonicanews.com. Her new book, “Grandma’s Cookie Jar,” can be ordered at www.boxingdaybooks.com or found at various locations in the Illinois Valley.
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Community IVCC will host annual College Night on Oct. 9 OGLESBY — About 50 colleges and universities will be represented at Illinois Valley Community College’s 41st annual College Night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 9 in the gymnasium. Financial aid seminars will be held at 6 and 7 p.m. on the main campus. High school and college students, parents and community members can speak to college and university representatives about the admission process. IVCC faculty, staff and program coordinators will be available to provide information about the opportunities available at IVCC as well as options for transfer. Katherine Diehl, from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, will present a financial aid session from 6 to 6:30 p.m. and 7 to 7:30 p.m. in Room C 316. For information, call Admissions at (815) 2240439 or visit www.ivcc.edu for current listing of colleges and universities attending the event.
Tonica Grade School Menus Breakfast Oct. 7 — Ham and cheese egg casserole, cereal, yogurt or toast, fruit, juice, milk. Oct. 8 — Pancake or sausage on a stick, cereal, yogurt or toast, fruit, juice, milk. Oct. 9 — Scrambled eggs, cereal, yogurt or toast, fruit, juice, milk. Oct. 10 — Waffle, cereal, yogurt or toast, fruit, juice, milk. Oct. 11 — No school. Lunch Oct. 7 — Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, green beans, oranges,
ketchup, ranch, margarine cup, milk. Oct. 8 — Rotini with spaghetti sauce and meat, shredded lettuce, peaches, bread sticks, salad dressings, milk. Oct. 9 — Hot dog on bun, baked beans, pears, chocolate pudding, ketchup, mustard, milk. Oct. 10 — Make your own sandwich (ham, turkey, salami or peanut butter and jelly), cheese slice, bread, melon, carrots and celery, pretzels, ketchup, mustard, mayo, milk. Oct. 11 — No school.
PCCC Menus Oct. 7 — Baked pork chop, sweet potatoes, succotash, gelatin with fruit, wheat bread. Oct. 8 — Baked ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, roll and butter, dessert. Oct. 9 — Meatballs with gravy, mashed potatoes, peas and onions, fruited yogurt, wheat bread. Oct. 10 — BBQ, coleslaw, chips, dessert. Oct. 11 — Annual board meeting; fried chicken, baked potato, tossed salad, dessert.
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Mautino recognized by the ABDI SPRINGFIELD — State Rep. Frank Mautino from Spring Valley was presented with the prestigious Richard A. Mautino Industry Service Award, the highest honor in the Illinois beer distribution industry. The presentation was made on Sept. 17 at the Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois Rep. Frank Mautino (ABDI) 75th annual convention held at the President Abraham Lincoln Doubletree Hotel in Springfield, which was attended by more than 120 industry professionals. Mautino accepted an invitation to speak at the convention,
unaware he would receive the award named after his father, who was vice president of Mautino Distributing Co. in Spring Valley and served nine terms in the Illinois General Assembly. The award is given for outstanding contributions to the beer distribution industry. “Like his father, he is a strong champion of the beer distribution business – his family has been in the business for over 100 years,” said Bill Olson, ABDI President. “I’ve known Representative Mautino since he was appointed to replace his father in 1991 and has risen to the position of Deputy Majority Leader. For the beer distribution industry, he is the
go-to guy for our issues, which is why he sponsored SB 754 in 2011 and HB 2606 this year. Both bills, which Gov. Quinn signed, strengthened the state’s threetier regulatory system,” continued Olson. Mautino was at the convention thinking he was going to provide an update on legislative issues. In accepting the award, Mautino said he was “very surprised” and had “stayed up late last night finishing my presentation.” Nominations are submitted by ABDI distributor members. The only qualification is that the nominee be an outstanding contributor to the beer distribution industry in Illinois.
IVCC receives $200,000 from state OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College has received $200,000 in state funding it will use for enhancement within the soon-to-open Peter Miller Community Technology Center. The special appropriation, made possible by state Rep. Frank Mautino (D-Spring Valley), pushes the Community Technology Center capital campaign over the $2 million mark, said President Jerry Corcoran. “As I look around this campus, I am amazed at the impact our local legislators have had on its development, particularly Frank and former state Sen. Gary Dahl. Both gentlemen have played key
roles in championing new programs, enhancing our facilities, inspiring adult education students to obtain their GEDs and providing the necessary funds to support our veterans,” said Corcoran. “In the same way community colleges were developed to respond to the needs of the communities they serve, Frank and Gary have done a phenomenal job over the years of making sure that IVCC’s needs have been prioritized at the state level. “This special appropriation through the Illinois Community College Board to be used in support of the CTC campaign, is the
Quilt guild will meet OGLESBY — The October meeting of the Nine Patch Quilt Guild will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Dickinson House in Oglesby. October retreat plans will be finalized during this meeting. The Nine Patch Quilt Guild regularly meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Dickinson House in Oglesby. New members are welcome. For more information, call Jean Daley at 815-883-8725.
absolute best news one could ever imagine as we approach the Nov. 1 grand opening,” Corcoran said. “Our goal of raising $2.1 million is now well within reach, thanks to this funding made possible by one of our most distinguished alumni, Representative Frank Mautino.” In 2009, Mautino and Dahl were instrumental in helping the college acquire the $22.8 million capital development appropriation that financed 75 percent of the $30.5 million project. Corcoran also credited state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) for playing a crucial role in securing the $200,000 appropriation.
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Bridges Senior Center OTTAWA — 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. Oct. 7 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi, Eastside Park; 11 a.m., sewing circle; 12:45 p.m., Bingo; 1:30 p.m., open cards. Oct. 8 — 9 a.m., Walk with Ease, Walsh Park; 10
Angela Pacetti and Chadd Kreofsky united in marriage June 8 at the Hegeler-Carus Mansion in LaSalle by the Rev. Bill Jacobsen. Parents of the couple are Roberta Pacetti of Oglesby, and Sarah and the late Donn Kreofsky of Spring Valley. Leslie Kozel was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Ursula Purwin, Rebecca Hughes, Serena Johnson, Melisse Jacobson and Katheryn Hughes. Flower girls were Darcy Moffett and Natalie Michael. Scott Kozel served as best man. Groomsmen were Brian Kraus, Andrew Kreofsky, Kyle Loveland, Travis Danckwart and Andrew Hamilton. Ushers were Johnathan Pusz and Chris Cofoid. The couple was honored at a reception at Celebrations 150. Their honeymoon was 10 days touring France and 10 days in Eagle Harbor, Mich. The bride is a reading intervention teacher at Peru Washington School. The groom is a production supervisor at Maze Nails.
a.m., Blankets of Hope. Oct. 9 — 9 a.m., Walk with Ease, Walsh Park. Oct. 10 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi, Eastside Park; noon, potluck; 12:45 p.m., B*Safe financial seminar; 1:30 p.m., open cards. Oct. 11 — 10 a.m., Caregiver support; 1 p.m., open Wii bowling. The center is a congregate meal site Monday through Friday. A 24-hour reservation is required.
History ... according to The Tonica News 10 years ago Melissa Burgett and Andy Strickler represented LaSalle County at state. Burgett and Strickler won the Tri-County Fair talent contest in Mendota. They sang “Anything You Can Do” from the musical “Annie Get Your Gun.” The pair competed at state at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield during the Illinois Department of Agriculture’s winter convention. The public was invited to participate in the clinic on Oct. 13 at the Tonica American Legion Hall for flu, pneumonia and tetanus shots. The names of 16,000 semifinalists in the 49th annual National Merit Scholarship program were announced on Sept. 17. These scholastically talented high school seniors had an opportunity to continue to compete for some 8,000 Merit Scholarship awards. Richard Kane Casolari, a senior at Putnam County High School and the son of Richard and Jamie Casolari of Lostant, was one of the finalists. There was a first responder class held at the Cedar Point Fire station on Oct. 21 to Nov. 18. At the 2003 restaurant manager’s conference held in Arlington Heights, Lostant resident Kay Wolf was named Manager of the Year for the Reishus Management Group. Kay managed the Burger King restaurant in Streator. Tonica Grade School was gain participating in the Bergner’s community event which took place Nov. 22. The Tonica volunteer firefighters participated in area water fight competitions. The competitions tested the firefighter’s skills with hose handling, water stream placement and teamwork. 30 years ago The Tonica Commercial Association opened its year with a dinner meeting at Poor Richard’s on Sept. 19. On Sept. 11 the Tonica Volunteer Fire Department held a practice burn down at the Walter Grant farm. The Tonica Village Board approved a request
from the Park Board to install and maintain lights at the tennis courts. The lights had been purchased by the Park Board.
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460 • Garage Sales PRINCETON 430 East Farnham Street. Thursday, October 3, 9am-5pm; Friday, October 4, 9am-5pm; Saturday, October 5, 9am2pm. MULTI-FAMILY SALE! Range hood, disposal, jewelry, sewing machine, clothes & more! Everything Priced Low. Free coffee & lemonade PRINCETON 620 North Chestnut Street. Friday, October 4, 8am-4pm; Saturday, October 5, 8am12pm. Clothes, houseware items, boy clothes 18m all seasons. Love seat, tools, tires, rims, old table/chairs, picnic table and much more PRINCETON 830 Innsbruck. Friday, October 4, 8am-4pm; Saturday, October 5, 8am-2pm. MULTI-FAMILY SALE. Toys, Halloween & Christmas items, toddler to 3x clothes, and more. All Proceeds to Tri-County Humane Society
PRINCETON 203 South Vernon. Thursday, October 3, 4pm-7pm; Friday, October 4, 8am-3pm. MULTI-FAMILY SALE. Misc. household
PRINCETON 833 South 1st Street. Thursday, October 3, noon-6pm; Friday, Saturday, October 4, 5; 8am-5pm. Costume jewelry kitchen items & small appliances, hand tools, furniture, lamps, 2 bed frames/ headboards, oak wood crafts, knickknacks, and MORE!!
PRINCETON 213 Bailey Court and others in subdivision. Friday & Saturday, October 4 & 5 from 8am – 2pm. Rain or Shine. Lots of jewelry & necklaces and more. Behind the old Walmart
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999 • Legal Notices 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.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY - OTTAWA, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY ) MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING,) LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS ) SERVICING, LP ) PLAINTIFF ) VS ) ERIC KOSMOSKI A/K/A ERIC JON KOSMOSKI) A/K/A ERIC J KOSMOSKI; HEATHER A ) KOSMOSKI; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC ) REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS ) NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK N.A.; ) UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD ) CLAIMANTS ; ) DEFENDANTS ) 09 CH 693 108 ARBOR STREET OGLESBY, IL 61348 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on September 12, 2012, Sheriff (eff. 1/11/12) in LASALLE County, Illinois, will on November 12, 2013, in LaSalle County Courthouse707 East Etna Rd (North Door) Ottawa, IL 61350, at 11:30 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of LASALLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:
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LOT 2 OF HICKORY HILLS ESTATES THIRD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF OGLESBY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 4, 1987 AS DOCUMENT #87-13322, IN LA SALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 18-26-213-004 18-26-213-004 (16- COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 108 ARBOR STREET OGLESBY, IL 61348 Description of Improvements: TWO-STORY, SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE WITH ATTACHED, TWO-CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $232,840.98. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA0917491 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I562829 Published in the Tonica News Oct. 4, 11 and 18, 2013.
and Appropriation for said Library District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014 and the same has been conveniently available for public inspection for at least thirty (30) days prior to final action thereon; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held as to such Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance on September 16th, 2013, notice of which was given at least thirty (30) days prior thereto by publishing notice thereof in the Tonica News, a newspaper of general circulation in the Lostant Community Library District and the notice appeared in said newspaper on August 16th , 2013. WHEREAS, all other legal requirements have been duly complied with by the Board of Trustees of the Lostant Community Library District; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD- OF TRUSTEES OF THE LOSTANT COMMUNITY LIBRARY DISTRICT, IN THE COUNTY OF LA SALLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: That the following sums, or so much thereof as by law may be authorized, be and the same are hereby budgeted, set aside and appropriated for all Corporate Library Purposes for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013and ending June 30, 2014 and the objects and purposes for which said appropriations are made, and the amounts thereby appropriated for such purposes are as follows; to-wit: GENERAL LIBRARY TAXES AND REVENUE FOR GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSES: 1. For salaries $ 22,000.00 2. For library materials (including books, software, tapes and periodicals) $ 5,000.00 3 For children’s programs $ 1,500.00 4. For utilities $ 3,000.00 5. For postage and supplies $ 500.00 6. Office supplies and equipment $ 5,000.00 7. For programs/special events $ 1,000.00 8. For furniture $ 2,500.00 9. For bond and insurance premium $ 3,000.00 10. For legal fees $ 1,000.00 11. For audit and accountant’s fee $ 2,500.00 12. For building maintenance and improvements $ 7,500.00 13. For continuing education $ 1,500.00 14. For contingencies $ 1,000.00 15. For Special Reserve Fund (75 ILCS 16/50-50) $ 54,712.96 TOTAL $ 111,712.96 Appropriated for the foregoing expenses from projected cash on hand June 30, 2013 $ 83,412.96 Appropriated for the foregoing expenses from miscellaneous gifts and donations $ 500.00 Appropriated for the foregoing expenses from the income of interest $ 500.00
Appropriated for the foregoing expenses from special purpose grants $ 1,200.00 Appropriated for the foregoing expenses from the income of photocopy and miscellaneous $ 100.00 Appropriated for the foregoing expenses from the tax for General Library purposes $ 26,000.00 Estimated cash expected to be on hand June 30, 2014 $ -0Section 2: Any unexpended balances in the General Library Fund, appropriations will be deposited into the Special Reserve Fund pursuant to a plan in accordance with Chapter 75, Illinois Compiled Statutes, Section 16/40-50. Section 3: The Secretary of the Lostant Community Library District is hereby authorized and directed to have this Ordinance published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation within this library district. Section 4: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. Passed by the Board of Trustees of the Lostant Community Library District and approved by the President thereof this 16th day of September, 2013. BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF LOSTANT COMMUNITY LIBRARY DISTRICT Published in the Tonica News Oct. 4, 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: 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. ORDINANCE NO 13-14 1 ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING THE FIRST DAY OF JULY, 2013 AND ENDING THE 30TH DAY OF JUNE 2014 WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees of the Lostant Community Library District, of the County of LaSalle, State of Illinois, has prepared or caused to be prepared a tentative form of the Annual Budget
“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.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY - OTTAWA, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY ) MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, ) LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS ) SERVICING, LP ) PLAINTIFF ) VS ) ERIC KOSMOSKI A/K/A ERIC JON KOSMOSKI ) A/K/A ERIC J KOSMOSKI; HEATHER A ) KOSMOSKI; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC ) REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS ) NOMINEE) FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK N.A.; ) UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD ) CLAIMANTS ; ) DEFENDANTS ) 09 CH 693 108 ARBOR STREET OGLESBY, IL 61348 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on September 12, 2012, Sheriff (eff. 1/11/12) in LASALLE County, Illinois, will on November 12, 2013, in LaSalle County Courthouse707 East Etna Rd (North Door) Ottawa, IL 61350, at 11:30 a.m., sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of LASALLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 18-26-213-004 18-26-213-004 (16- COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 108 ARBOR STREET OGLESBY, IL 61348 Description of Improvements: TWO-STORY, SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE WITH ATTACHED, TWO-CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $232,840.98. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\ service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA0917491 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I562829 Published in the Tonica News Oct. 4, 11 and 18, 2013.