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Village could be in line for state grant money By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com
LOSTANT — It was a night of blues and bad news for the Lostant Village Board at its monthly meeting Nov. 10. The only potential good news came in the opening moments of the meeting. Lostant is eligible for grant money from Illinois due to damages suffered during the wave of bad weather from 2011 to 2013, according to North Central Illinois Council of Governments Executive Director Nora Fesco. “The state received $10 million in federal funds and has decided to send $7 million of that into the state’s infrastructure,” Fesco said. “Your town, especially in light of the continuing problems with flooding since April 2013, is eligible.”
The grant is a competitive grant, and the conditions and requirements have not yet been established. However, Fesco said it would be a good idea for the village to start a plan for application and use of any funding. In response to a query from village board member Jack Immel, she added contacting local state legislators to receive their backing would be a great idea. Fesco told the board she would keep them apprised of the details as they became available. Village President Fred Hartenbower told the board some of the possible pressure has already been released. Lostant was among several village and county governments named in a lawsuit by Farmer’s Insurance Group as a result of the April 2013
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TVFD hosts live firefighting training TONICA — A unique training experience was held in rural Tonica at 1735 E. Third Road by the Tonica Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) on Nov. 15. The TVFD hosted a live fire training. This involved the burning of an existing farmhouse and out-building. Area fire department volunteers from Tonica Fire Department, Lostant Fire Department, Cedar Point Fire Department, Oglesby Fire Department and Peru Fire Departments trained in a realtime environment. The volunteers learned firefighting skills, including fire suppression, overhaul, forcible entry, Vol. 141 No. 38 One Section - 8 Pages
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thermal imaging, search and rescue and ventilation activities. Firefighters also performed various ground ladder and exterior fire attack exercises. The incident command and accountability systems which were used supported the safe operation of all personnel on the fire ground area. Water supply, pumper, tender operations, fire streams, which included the operation of various hand lines and master stream devices, were all part of this level of firefighter training. Certified local instructors and instructors from the Illinois Fire Service Institute were on hand to teach and monitor the volunteer firefighters. Instructors also included ones from the Chicago Fire Department. Some of the practical skills meet objectives of OSHA respiratory protection “Two in and two out”
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Tiffany Winebrinner (left) and daughter Sophia Winebrinner enjoy Thanksgiving dinner at the school last week. The annual event held at Tonica Grade School feeds more than 400 people each year.
Turkey, Thanksgiving and traditions TGS celebrates Thanksgiving with community dinner By Dixie Schroeder news@tonicanews.com
TONICA — Small towns are unique for many reasons. You will often find strong family ties and traditions in a small town. In November, traditions become more important as Thanksgiving draws near. Tonica Grade School hosts a unique event every November where students can invite their family to attend a full Thanksgiving dinner. At the event, attendees will find the full Thanksgiving dinner served to them with turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, bread, fruit, dessert and drink. Tonica has a population of 750 residents. The school’s dinner will host a little more than 400 of them, served in three lunch shifts. Moms and Dads attend. Grandparents attend. A big brother or sister can attend. Adults go through the
lunch line with their student and eat. If the family has more than one child attending Tonica Grade School, the guest will go through the line and sit with their second child while they have dinner. To get to the point of serving Thanksgiving dinner, the cafeteria staff works all week. The day of the dinner Tonica Grade School Student Council members assist with serving. The students will help hand out parts of the meal including dessert, and they’ll serve drinks and help clean up. Several older members of Student Council noted they like to help serve because they then get to eat leftovers. Michelle Carmean is the head cook of the lunch program at Tonica Grade School. “My favorite part of the event is watching the kids. When they saw our turkey yesterday, they started jumping up and down and yelling ‘Yeah, turkey dinner,’” Carmean said.
Ava Engels, a firstgrade student at Tonica Grade School, loves having her parents enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with her at school. Engels’ friend, Holly Gingerich, had her grandmother, Shirley Gingerich, enjoy the meal with her. “I think it’s nice to have my mom and dad have lunch with me,” Engels said. “It is nice to have two turkey dinners this month.” “My grandma is here because my mom and dad work,” Holly Gingerich said. “I like the dessert best.” Some students had their entire family on hand with them. Parents Justin and Katelyn Carrier enjoyed lunch with daughter, Sophia, and son, Landon Carrier. Sophia is a kindergarten student at Tonica Grade School. “My dad had been in North Carolina and drove here. My favorite part of the meal is the butter,” Sophia said. “It’s just awesome to be here and be fully integrated with the kid’s school and schedule. This is really great,” Justin Carrier said.
Superintendent/Principal John Suarez said traditions play a very important role with any community’s school, and Tonica Grade School is no different. “I just think this is a very wonderful event the school puts on. I think that again this is another way that the school and community come together. It is a longtime tradition at the school, and we are very happy to open our doors always, but especially at Thanksgiving. We should be very grateful to the community and the people that have long since been gone from the area and still do nice things for the school,” Suarez said. “We are able to do great things because so many people have been good to us over the years. We are very grateful for that.” Suarez commends the staff for their hard work to put on the meal. “I really want to commend the lunch ladies. They do a great job for us every year with this. They take very good care of us and the community, so we are very thankful to them,” he said.
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Legion sponsors open house Tonica American Legion 260 Commander Lowell Beenenga reviews part of the display for the Korean Conflict. America’s forgotten war memorial was open on Nov. 11 before the annual Veterans Day services the post held. (USPS 633340)
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TONICA — The Tonica Village Board set its 201415 tax levy at the November meeting on Nov. 17. The amount will include a $4,000 bump to $90,400. The increase is under the 5 percent cap, and therefore, does not require a public hearing for the increase. Planning has begun for the updating and repair of one of the lift-houses in Tonica. The village was recently awarded a $350,000 Community Development Assistance Program grant for the project. Village Engineer Jack Kusek told the board the requirements and his suggestions for going forward. In his monthly report to the board, Police Chief Dave Woolford confirmed there had been another accident at the intersection of Route 251 and Ray Richardson Road.
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This accident was not a T-bone collision as most accidents have been, but a rear-end collision. Village Mayor Kevin Sluder said he was adding this accident to his list. The intersection has been notorious for the number of accidents, and Sluder said that number seems to be growing. He has been appealing to the Illinois Department of Transportation for a traffic signal device for some time, but the IDOT asserts there have not been enough accidents to justify such a move. Despite the rainy weather at the 2014 Tonica Fest, Cruise-In Director Bob Beenenga told the board a total of 110 cars took part in the car show. “When the rain started, I didn’t think we’d get close to a hundred cars,” Beenenga said. “Despite the weather, we had a pretty good turnout.” Next year’s car show has been tentatively set for Aug. 29.
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Area firefighters converged on Tonica for a control burn training exercise.
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Grant From Page 1 flooding. Farmer’s alleged local governments were not properly prepared for the possibility of such heavy rain and was seeking compensation for the insurance monies paid to local clients as a result of flood damage. Hartenbower said the case has been thrown out of court. Board treasurer Jim Kreiser delivered the first of the bad news during the
evolutions and direct certified firefighter skill objectives. The Tonica Fire Department Ambulance was on the scene providing firefighter rehab and medical evaluations. According to TVFD Public Relations officer Rick Turri, this is an invaluable experience for
area volunteer firefighters. “Live fire trainings such as this allows area firefighters with various levels of experience to work together and improve their fire fighting tactics and skills,” Turri said. The Tonica Volunteer Fire Department is not supported by tax dollars.
village financial report. “We received a note today. We’ve been getting checks from the Gaming Commission for the town’s percentage on Dave’s machines out there (at Dave’s Lost Ant Cafe),” Kreiser said. “It came to their attention that Dave’s is not in Lostant, so they sent us a bill for about $3,200.” Dave Holmes, the owner of the Lost Ant Cafe, has been asked several times if he wanted to be annexed by the village,
according to Hartenbower, but has declined the offer each time. The board discussed offers to bring the cafe into the village, and Hartenbower said he would inquire again. Kim Baum of Hopkins and Associates delivered the results of the village’s annual audit to the board; and while the audit was clean, it also indicated the village took in less than it paid out for the year. For the 2013-14 fiscal year, Lostant overspent by $38,178.
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Survey says 92 percent plan on traveling this Thanksgiving
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Arnold family donates bugle Elin Arnold (right) and the Clifford Arnold family donated an automated ceremonial bugle to the Tonica American Legion Post 260 in loving memory of Clifford Arnold. Post Commander Lowell Beenenga (left) accepted the bugle on behalf of the post at the annual Veterans Day services. The bugle plays a recorded version of “Taps,” taken from the 1999 Memorial Day service at Arlington National Cemetery. The resonating tones inside the bugle create a realistic horn quality. Other patriotic songs can be downloaded to play on the bugle as well. Elin Arnold noted that her husband, Clifford, always loved the American Legion Post in Tonica. “I was looking for something to give the Legion that would be a little more useful and long lasting to remember Cliff by. I know how difficult it is for Doyle (Cate) to get to all the services that are held. Cliff was an avid jazz lover and loved the horn section, so it seemed like a logical gift when Art (Foltynewicz) suggested it. Cliff loved his Comrades in the Legion so I hope they enjoy,” Arnold said.
Obituary Kenneth Baker TONICA — Kenneth Richard Baker, 97, of Tonica died at 8:36 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, in his home. He was born July 9, 1917, in Peru to Richard and Josephine (Kaiser) Baker. He married Dorothy Hiester on June 10,
1944, in Fort Smith, Ark., and was married 54 years. He served in Patton’s 3rd Army, 16th Armored Division as a dental technician from January 1942 until January 1946. He was discharged as a T/5 and served in Germany, France and Czechoslovakia. He was
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a member of the Tonica American Legion and Tonica United Methodist Church. He served for 25 years on the Tonica Fire Department. He worked for Matt Wiesbrock of Lostant as a home decorator, Libby Owens Glass Factory in Ottawa and Wickes Lumberyard in Lostant. He is survived by one daughter, Karla (Dick) Seaborn of Johnsburg;
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When Americans hit the road this year for Thanksgiving family gatherings, 31 percent of Americans surveyed say they’ll be traveling more than 500 miles, and another 31 percent say they will travel between 200 and 500 miles. This year 92 percent of respondents say they are driving and just 6.5 percent say they’ll fly. But no matter how far people go for Thanksgiving or how much people think they’ll save on fuel ... that doesn’t mean people are looking for ways to spend their hard-earned money. Of more than 81,000 Americans surveyed by GasBuddy this month, 71 percent said they expect to spend less on Thanksgiving this year. “The Thanksgiving holiday is such a deeply-rooted part of who we are that families will always do what it takes to bring everybody together, regardless of fuel prices,” said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy. “But the mood we’re getting from our survey results suggests that notably lower gas prices have brought a sense of relief, perhaps
some optimism, and also a sense of caution.” Among those traveling, more than 16 percent say that savings from lower gas
prices is leading them to alter their plans. For some that may mean stretching the Thanksgiving holiday and/or, avoiding traffic.
one son-in-law, Mick (Ruby) Hebel; four grandchildren, Lynn (Ken) Corniello, Chad (Diane) Hebel, Tricia (Scott) Eichler and Ryan (Jessica) Deany; two great-grandchildren, Lexi and Trevor Eichler; and two stepgreat-grandchildren, Chelsea Phelps and Lexi Corniello. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, in December of
1998; one daughter, Janet Hebel in 1990; and one sister, Marjorie Baker. Through the love and devotion of his caregivers, Dale, Violet, Debbie and Sheryl, and Vitas Hospice, Ken was able to live in his home in Tonica until his death. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today, Friday, Nov. 21, in the Hurst Funeral Home in Tonica. Burial will be in Fair-
view Cemetery in Tonica with full military services conducted by the Tonica American Legion. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Tonica Fire and Ambulance Department or the Tonica Cemetery Fund. Online condolences may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.hurstfuneralhomes.com.
GasBuddy Thanksgiving survey: key findings When do we go? • 36 percent say their Thanksgiving travel begins on Thanksgiving Day. • 30 percent said it starts the day before. • 18 percent say they’re hitting the road two to three days before. What about the return trip home? • 25 percent say they’ll fight the tryptophan malaise and drive home later on Thanksgiving Day. • 42 percent say they’ll wait two to three days and drive home Saturday or Sunday. • 22 percent say they expect to hit the road with a fresh start the next morning. How well prepared are we? • 95 percent of respondents have a smart phone. • 52 percent say they use two to three travel apps for their Thanksgiving travels. • 34 percent will actively use four or more apps. How much are we saving? Economists say most of us have saved at least $500 since June. From Thanksgiving through the following Sunday, motorists collectively will save more than $650 million on gasoline versus what they spent last Thanksgiving — or more than $160 million a day.
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To the Editor, The Tonica Cemetery road project is moving right along with a big monetary donation from the Don Fike family to seed the project. Terry McCleary has donated his expertise and advice with a project plan. To core out the road bed and haul it away, Dick Strack brought his skills and equipment. Criss Cofoid cleared the weeds for the stock pile of gravel. Gary, Sherry and Scott Schmitt donated all the gravel, hauling 300-plus tons and backing each load all the way to the back of the cemetery. Thanks to Gale Dauber and Dauber Co. for the labor and machine to bucket by bucket place the gravel in the road bed. The road bed was lined with a geotextile fabric donated by Gary Ashley of Advance Drainage Systems from Mendota, and along came Bill Gray and Jeremy Hillyer to polish it off. Like other projects of this type, some volunteers chose not to be mentioned. Their help was greatly appreciated too.
TONICA — The Bailey Creek Kids 4-H Club met Nov. 16 at the Tonica Volunteer Fire Department. President Cole Haynes called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Bryan Stillwell and the 4-H Pledge was led by Jonny Johnson. Maryn Ellis was welcomed as a new member. The club discussed the recent Northern Partners fundraiser and the food drive in the spring. In new
business, the club decided to have a roller skating party, make a donation to the TVFD, and discussed the flagpole decorations. Cole Haynes gave a speech on ducks; Claire Stillwell on cats/vet science; Christie Ricci on scrapbooking; Jonny Johnson on vet science and Lauren Johnson on cats. Refreshments were provided by Christie Ricci and Jonny and Lauren Johnson. The next meeting will be at 6 p.m. Dec. 21.
Streator Elks hold clinic Now we will let it winter, and in the spring get ready for a concrete road 410 feet long. The road will be segmented off in 10-foot squares and engraved with names of donors on them. If you would like to participate, contact one of the cemetery board members. With the quality of help we have lined up for this project, the road should last as long as the tombstones it encompasses. Bob Folty Tonica
IVSO holiday concert OTTAWA — The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra will present its holiday concert at 4 p.m. Dec. 13 in the Ottawa High School auditorium.
STREATOR — Streator Elks 591 Lodge, in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation, will sponsor a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Orthopedic Associates of Streator at the office of Dr. A. Roy. The office is located at 205 S. Park St., Streator. The clinic is by appointment only. To make an appointment, call the Illinois Elks Children’s Care office at 800-272-0074 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. There are no charges for any services at this clinic. No medical referral is necessary for the clinic, but physicians are welcome to refer patients to the clinic for a specific
reason or second opinion. School nurses are welcome to refer children and families to the clinic. The Elks Organization has been working with physically challenged children since 1928, and this is one of 18 clinic locations throughout Illinois. The clinic is an ideal time to have a child reviewed for bone and joint development. If your child has feet pointing out or in or complains of back, knee, leg, ankle pain or has a back curvature, they can be seen at this clinic. The Elks will provide financial assistance to their best of their ability for children needing further treatment or specialty equipment when the family lacks sufficient resources to do so.
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Wreath-laying ceremony planned LASALLE — National nonprofit Wreaths Across America is working to ensure no veteran from the Illinois Valley Area is forgotten this holiday season. On Dec. 13, which is National Wreaths Across America Day, live balsam remembrance wreaths will be placed at the headstones of fallen veterans at nearly 1,000 locations across the country and overseas. Locally, a remembrance ceremony will be held at the Veterans Home in LaSalle, followed by a wreath laying ceremony at Forest
Lawn Memory Gardens to ensure the more than 700 individuals buried there, who served to protect the freedoms of our country, are not and never will be forgotten. Simultaneously, ceremonial wreaths will be placed at St. Hyacinth’s Cemetery in LaSalle. Major sponsors for the Illinois Valley area chapter are the LaSalle Rotary and the LaSalle Speedway. Location leader Toni Lucas has been involved with Wreaths Across America since 2007, both in Kentucky and Illinois. “I have seen over and over again how much it
means to veterans and their families just to be remembered,” Lucas said. “It’s so little for us to give back for all our servicemen and women have done for us. I am proud to be part of the Wreaths Across America family.” In spite of rigorous fundraising efforts this year, the Illinois Valley area chapter is only halfway to its goal. The group will continue to accept donations (each wreath costs $15) through Nov. 24. Checks may be made payable to Wreaths Across America and mailed to 1147 Tonti St., LaSalle, IL 61301-1637.
Briefs Bake sale LOSTANT — The Lostant Richland United Methodist Women will have a bake sale from 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 22 at the Illini State Bank in Lostant. Pies, breads, cookies and other baked goods will be featured.
Christmas sale LOSTANT — An “Everything Christmas” sale will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 22 at the American Legion Hall on Main Street in Lostant. There will also be a bake sale to benefit the Lostant Library. Hundreds of items are expected, most gently used, but some new. All items will be at garage sale prices, including cards, lights, ornaments, arrangements and more.
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There will be a book sale at the Lostant Library at the same time, including all books from 2000 to 2014. Prices start at $5 for a new hardcover with older paperbacks selling for $1.
Senior citizen holiday dinner LOSTANT — Lostant School District will host the annual Holiday Luncheon for senior citizens beginning at noon Dec. 11 in the school cafeteria. All Lostant senior citizens are invited. Reservations are required. Call the school office at 815368-3392 by Dec. 2.
Preschool storytime LASALLE — Preschool Storytime Express, for ages 3-5, will be at 11:45 a.m. Nov. 25, at the LaSalle Library.
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class. Fifth grade did a “Don’t do drugs or you might look like this” (zombie) theme for their classroom door, and kindergarten did a “Welcome to our drug free pumpkin patch” theme. Other themes for the doors were: Amy Olson’s eighth grade, “The best me is drug free;” Marjorie Archdale’s sixth grade, “Love yourself, be drug free”; Jill Newbold’s fourth grade, “Twinkle, twinkle little star, don’t do
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LOSTANT — Lostant School students decorated their homeroom doors again this year for Red Ribbon Anti-Drug and Anti-Bullying Week. Each classroom door was judged, and this year there were two classes tied for first place, Angela Walgenbach’s fifth-grade class and Cindy Boldt’s kindergarten
Blood drive set for Dec. 1 TONICA — Illini State Bank will host a community blood drive from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Dec. 1 at the United Methodist Church, 423 Wauponis St., Tonica. For more information, or to make an appointment, call Joyce Obermiller at 815-856-3430. Walk-ins are always welcome.
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Menus and Activities Nov. 25 – Hot ham and Lostant Grade cheese slice on bun or Goldfish bread, baked School beans, flavored, Chex
Breakfast Nov. 24 – Breakfast pizza, yogurt, cereal, white or chocolate milk, fruit and juice. Nov. 25 – Banana mini loaf, string cheese, yogurt, cereal, white or chocolate milk, fruit and juice. Nov. 26 – Pancakes, sausage patty, syrup, yogurt, cereal, white or chocolate milk, fruit and juice. Nov. 27 – No school. Nov. 28 – No school. Lunch Nov. 24 – Beef stew in taco bowl, cinnamon apples, milk. Nov. 25 – Tortellini in broth, broccoli, peaches, bread sticks, milk. Nov. 26 – Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, pumpkin pie, milk. Nov. 27 – No school. Nov. 28 – No school.
Tonica Grade School Breakfast Nov. 24 – Breakfast pizza, yogurt, cereal, white or chocolate milk, fruit and juice. Nov. 25 – Pancakes, yogurt, cereal, white or chocolate milk, fruit and juice. Nov. 26 – Scrambled eggs, yogurt, cereal, white or chocolate milk, fruit and juice. Nov. 27 – No school. Nov. 28 – No school. Lunch Nov. 24 – Shredded turkey and gravy or peanut butter and jelly, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit, bread, milk, margarine cup.
Lostant Grade School students participated in a Halloween costume parade on Oct. 31
mix, fruit, milk. Nov. 26 – Cheese or sausage pizza, carrots, strawberry cup, cookie, milk. Nov. 27 – No school. Nov. 28 – No school.
Putnam County Community Center Nov. 24 – Special $3 meal. Vegetable beef soup, sandwiches, sliced apples. Nov. 25 – Roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, pumpkin bars, rolls and butter. Nov. 26 — No lunch served. Nov. 27 – PCCC closed. No lunch served. Nov. 28 – PCCC closed. No lunch served. Call 800-757-4579 at least 24 hours before to make lunch reservations. Menu subject to change. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.
Bridges Senior Center Nov. 24 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 10 a.m., Sewing Circle; 12:45 p.m., Bingo; 1:30 p.m., blood pressure checks; 1:20 p.m., open cards. Nov. 25 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 10 a.m., Soldier’s Angels; 10:15 a.m., Eating Smart, Being Active. Nov. 26 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit. Nov. 27 — Center closed, Happy Thanksgiving. Nov. 28 — Center closed for the holiday.
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********** THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of the Tonica News Does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is. Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number. Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by”900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis. The Tonica News Classifieds makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader. If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact: Better Business Bureau 330 North Wabash Chicago, IL 60611 312 832-0500
************ HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? Put your ad in for FREE Items $1,000 or less can run FREE for 1 time. Limit of 5 lines. Up to 3 items with price and price totaling under $1,000. 1 ad per household per week. No commercial ads, firearms or animal sales. E-mail information to: classified@ bcrnews.com (include your name, address & phone number) No Phone Calls!
WANTING TO SELL YOUR CAR? Call 815-875-4461 YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU MIGHT FIND right here in the Bureau County Republican Classified! You could find furniture, appliances, pets, musical instruments, tools, anything. You might even find a kitchen sink!
**************** 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
E-mail items for sale to: classified@bcrnews.com
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for all items valued under $1,000!
Classified Advertising
E-mail items for sale to: classified@bcrnews.com
Business Directory Marketplace
Shop these area businesses and see how they can help you with your various needs! COMPLETE CAR AND TRUCK CARE 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE Rt. 89, McNabb, IL • Jack Bima, Owner
“I crave Jazzercise because it makes me feel rejuvenated and stress free. –
Piper, 35 CLASS SCHEDULE Class times range from 30 to 60 minutes M 9:20am, 4:20pm, 5:30pm | T 5:30am, 4:20pm, 5:30pm W 9:20am, 4:20pm, 5:30pm | TH 5:30am, 4:20pm, 5:30pm F 9:20am | SA 8:45am
815.878.5965 | jazzercise.com 2901 N. Peoria St. | Peru
Mike’s TV Service
815-925-7124
713 High St., Hennepin mikestvsvc@mchsi.com
JACK’S GAS & SERVICE
882-2191 Monday-Saturday 882-2250 Evenings & Sundayss
Samsung & Sanyo Authorized Service Center
We fix ALL Plasmas, LCDs, LED TVs & Most DLP/ Projection TVs
We make service calls within 25miles
Out of Warranty Repairs
If your TV needs a little TLC, give us a call!
www.grassersplumbingheating.com 404 W. Main, FREE McNabb,IL
Estimates
(State ID No. 58-100249)
GRANVILLE Floor & Wall We Have A Great Selection Of Floor Coverings To Meet Your Every Need
Granville, IL 339-2345
PRE-HOLIDA
Book now for the holidays.
ITCHENS
Everyday shockingly low value prices!
PASSINI PLUMBING & HEATING
“You bend ‘em, we mend ‘em”
David Passini
Licensed-Bonded-Insured
Mike Supan Jr. ∙ Linda Supan ∙ Michele Straughn
325 North 25th Rd, Route 251 South of Peru
815-339-4108 815-481-2639
815-224-1506
EMERGENCY: 815-252-0032
230 S. LaSalle St., Tonica (815) 442-8211
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815-224-3371 • www.proremodeling.org
Since 1919
206 S. Main St., Lostant (815) 368-3333 301 S. Columbia Ave., Oglesby (815) 883-8400
Oxy Green Carpet Cleaning of Central Illinois McNabb, Il 61335 (309) 740-4470 • (815) 882-2150
www.illinistatebank.com
Carpet • Furniture • Hardwoods • Mattresses
FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION
red CArpet ServiCe For the World’s Best People
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Al Cioni Ford inC.
815-882-2111 • 815-875-2540
Mon-Wed 9-5 • Thurs 9-2 • Fri 9-5 • Sat 9-12 Auto Body Specialists Truck Toppers & Accessories
116 South 2nd St. Standard, IL 61363
PLUMBING & HEATING, INC.
504 S. McCoy Granville, IL
815-339-2511
Sieg Tire & u e R
Open 7 days/week 8-5pm
112 S. St. Paul St. Mark, IL 61340
Interstate Battery Sales
Johnny Sieg
Cars, Trucks, Trailer, Motorcycles, ATVs, & Lawn Mowers also Bicycles
Owner/Operator
815-878-7367 e e l
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Mounting, Balancing, Rotating, Patches, Plugs and all tire repairs plus Small Implement Farm Tires
Owner
202 W Harper Ave
815-830-3100
24 Hrs. Service • 815-442-3415
air Shop
JODY TALIANI Mon-Fri 8AM - 5PM
Repair and Fabrication Steel, Stainless, Cast, Iron, Aluminum, etc. Mig, tig, Stick welding Complete Fab shop and Mobile Repair Small Jobs – Heavy Equipment Fast and Affordable
TONICA HARDWARE
Selling & Repairing all makes of tires
No baloney with Al Cioni!
124 S. Peru St. • Downtown Tonica
Plumbing • Heating • Electrical
PO Box 326
Granville, IL 61326 PH:
815-339-9181 FAX: 815-399-9182
ROUTE
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AUTO BODY
route71autobody@frontier.com
McCONVILLE INSURANCE Frank McConville - Agent 200 South Peru Street • Tonica, IL 61342 (815) 442-3116
Tonica Telephone Co. Toncom Long Distance Now offering new Higher Speeds up to 9 Megabytes 815-442-9901 • www.tonicacom.net
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