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Beth Chan, of the Illinois Raptor Center, shows “Kenny,” a male bald eagle Saturday at the Illinois Waterway Visitors Center as part of John James Audubon’s program “The Washington Eagle, and other Raptors I Have Known” during the annual Eagle Watch Weekend. SEE MORE PHOTOS ON PAGE 5. Vol. 145 No. 9

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Outsourcing Lostant School Board getting ready to contract for outside bus services. / 2

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ILLINOIS VALLEY Stage 212 seeks submissions from

directors for the 2020 season, with the application deadline set for Feb. 17. / 7

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Board ready to contract for outside bus services BY ZACHARY J. PRATT news@tonicanews.com LOSTANT — The Lostant School District is set to enter into a contract for outside transportation services. Despite winter conditions causing classes to be canceled for the day, members of the Lostant School Board braved the weather to make last week’s scheduled meeting. Jim Peters, school attorney, and Karen Fassig, North America Central School Bus transportation director, also attended, as the district’s proposed transportation contract was set for approval. Given its difficulties finding drivers to maintain bus routes, the district had previously put out requests for bids, leading to one proposal. The two-and-a-half-year contract is intended to transition the district from an in-house service to a third-party service this February. The current drivers are expected to be offered jobs with the new service. The contract was approved “sub-

ject to no change of mind between now and Feb. 18,” at Peters’ suggestion. He explained that such language serves as extra protection for the district, as the contract cannot be approved until the stated date. “Suffice it to say that if conditions change such that Feb. 18 was just too bloody long out, you should be able to reach out to North America Central School Bus for emergency accommodations,” Peters said. He added that such a situation seems unlikely to occur. In other discussion, one student led to an investigation into the district’s activities. “You can’t have more than one percent of your population taking an alternative state test,” Superintendent Dr. Sandra Malahy said, but “with a district this size, one student will bring us over that percentage.” The described scenario is exactly what played out, leading to an investigation, after which the district was deemed in compliance with regulations.

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Medical marijuana cleared as alternative to opioids to kill pain

PharmaCannis opened a dispensary in Ottawa in October 2015 when the state first began allowing legal purchase of medical marijuana. Anna Johnson, PharmaCannis’ general manager, said the dispensary, located at 4104 Columbus St., is preparing for an increase in clients.

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Shaw Media file application that will be emailed to them and eliminates a usual three-month waiting period to apply for a medical card. Patients will then need to see a doctor every 90 days to renew their certification for medical marijuana. Johnson said medical marijuana’s use as an alternative has been in the works for awhile due to some concerns with the ongoing opioid crisis. “We’ve seen unbelievable results for patients who are previous opioid users. It has been life-changing,” Johnson said. She added some felt better physically and “more in touch with reality,” which others have been able to return to work when previously feeling “paralyzed” from opioid use.

Johnson added there will always be a use for opioids, but medical marijuana may be a healthy alternative for others. PharmaCannis opened a dispensary in Ottawa in October 2015 when the state first began allowing legal purchase of medical marijuana. A majority of local patients tend to be older compared to a more younger-base in the suburbs. The nearest two dispensaries are in Morris and Bloomington, according to Johnson. She added business continues to steadily increase. “It’s slowly grown over the past three years,” Johnson said. “There wasn’t the huge uptick the state was expecting at the very beginning but it has steadily grown over the last three years.”

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Regional village attorney joins Klein, Thorpe, Jenkins firm Sheryl Churney now managing partner in KTJ’s Streator office STREATOR — Sheryl Churney, who is the village attorney for Hennepin and who represents a number of other area governmental entities, has joined the Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins law firm as managing partner of the firm’s LaSalle County office at 7 Northpoint Drive in Streator. Churney was previously with the Myers, Berry, O’Conor & Churney law firm, which was at the Northpoint location since 1994. Churney started practicing law in 1990 in Chicago before relocating to LaSalle County in 1994. She’s the attorney for almost 30 government bodies, as well as for several fire protection

districts, including the Utica, Marseilles, Seneca and Wallace districts. Churney also represents a number of other townships, road districts and county highway departments throughout central Illinois. “Joining KTJ will allow me to better serve my local government clients by expanding the legal services the office can offer, including employment and collective bargaining, tax increment financing, economic development, school law and more,” Churney said. Her Putnam and Bureau county clients also include special representation of Bureau County in connection with various wind farm and pipeline road use agreements, as well as the villages of Dalzell, Hennepin and McNabb; the Hennepin Water Protection District; Bureau Township, Hennepin Township, Indiantown Township and

Senachawine Township; and the Granville-Hennepin Fire Protection District. Founded in 1935, KTJ is headquartered in Chicago’s Loop. Besides the Chicago and Streator offices, the firm also has an office in suburban Orland Park. The firm is comprised of 30 lawyers, and KTJ represents a variety of local governmental entities throughout the state of Illinois, including cities, villages, park districts, school districts, library districts, fire protection districts, pension boards, townships and other special districts. Attorneys at the Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins firm provide a diverse range of general legal services to private corporations and individuals in the areas of corporate, environmental, real estate, zoning, economic development and wealth planning and business succession law.

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OTTAWA — Ottawa’s medical marijuana dispensary could see an increase in patients as Illinois begins rolling out a program as an alternative to opioids. Anna Johnson, PharmaCannis’ general manager, said the dispensary, located at 4104 Columbus St., is already preparing for a large number of new visitors. “We’re expecting a large flood of new patients. It’s opening up a whole other group of patients that now have a qualifying condition,” Johnson said. “It’s definitely going to make a huge difference and we’re gearing up for that by beefing up our staff and through outreach to doctors.” The Associated Press is reporting other medical marijuana dispensaries in the state are doing the same as the Illinois Department of Public Health’s new program will allow medical marijuana to be used in place of prescription painkillers. The program was signed into law by former Gov. Bruce Rauner in August and goes live on Thursday, Jan. 31. Patients previously had to have one of about 40 conditions, including cancer or AIDS, to qualify for medical marijuana. Johnson estimated the dispensary has between 600 and 700 patients and is expecting that number to potentially double as a result of the new program. Those with an opiate prescription will need to go to a certified doctor who will fill out a form with the state to switch to medical marijuana. Patients will be expected to pay a $10 fee for an

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Lostant garbage pickup will switch to Monday

On Jan. 23 at 8:39 a.m. and again at 9:54 a.m., the Tonica Volunteer Fire Department was called out to Interstate 39, near the Tonica exit, for motor-vehicle accidents. On Jan. 24, at 6:45 p.m., the department was called out again for a motor-vehicle accident on I-39, this time just north of the Tonica exit. A contributing factor in these multi-vehicle accidents was blowing snow and icy roads. The department reminds drivers they need to exercise extreme caution during adverse weather. It’s dangerous for everyone involved in accidents to be out in these extreme weather conditions. At least seven vehicles that either

slid off the road, tipped over or rolled over were involved in these three incidents. Two drivers were transported to Illinois Valley Community Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Tonica firefighters were assisted by Oglesby Fire and Ambulance and the state police investigated these accidents with assistance from other law enforcement agencies. During emergency operations at these accidents, there were multiple near-miss incidents due to vehicles being driven too fast for conditions. Drivers need to be alert for lane closures while emergency personnel are in the area.

TONICA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT At 5:19 p.m. on Jan. 25, the Tonica Volunteer Fire Department was called to a one-vehicle accident, car versus guardrail, just south of the Tonica exit on Interstate 39. Emergency personnel found a vehicle

near the guardrail with extensive damage, and no extrication was needed. The driver was assessed by medical personnel and refused transport to a hospital. The state police investigated.

IN BRIEF Energy assistance available via low-income state program SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has announced income-qualified households can apply for winter heating assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). If your last 30-day income has been affected by the federal shutdown, if you lost your job, if you are a student living away from home struggling to pay your utility bills, LIHEAP can help. A single-person household can qualify with a monthly gross income of up to $1,518; a two-person household up to $2,058; a family of three up to $2,598; and a family of four up to $3,138. Benefits are paid directly to energy vendors on behalf of eligible households. The exception is households whose heating costs are included in their rent. LIHEAP applications are processed through a network of 35 local administering agencies around the state. Customers must bring all required docu-

mentation when applying for assistance, including: • Proof of gross income from all household members for the 30-day income period beginning with the date of the application. • A copy of their current heat and electric bills issued within the last 30 days (if they pay for their energy directly). • A copy of their rental agreement (if they are renting) showing that utilities are included, the monthly rental amount and landlord contact information. • Proof of Social Security numbers for all household members. • Proof that their household received TANF or other benefits, such as Medical Eligibility or SNAP, if receiving assistance from the Illinois Department of Human Services. Furnace assistance is available as well for households who qualify for LIHEAP, have an inoperable heating system, and are in need of furnace repair or replacement. For more information, visit www. liheapIllinois.com, or call the LIHEAP tollfree hotline at 1-877-411-9276.

LOSTANT — Beginning Feb. 4, the village of Lostant’s garbage pickup day will change from Thursday to Monday. As a result, instead of placing their garbage cans out for pickup on Wednesday evening, residents will now need to put them out on Sunday evening.

LASALLE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Single-vehicle crash At 4:26 p.m. on Jan. 26, deputies investigated a single-vehicle accident at Route 251 and I-39 in Eden Township. Cameron Serafini, 19, of Granville was northbound on Interstate 39 and attempted to exit onto Route 251. Serafini was unable to stop because of road conditions and his vehicle slid into a lane usage sign on Route 251. No injuries were reported, and no citations were issued. Scam alert The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office is aware of a scam in the area where someone falsely claiming to be from the sheriff’s office, and using actual names and ranks of current deputies, asked the person they called, by

name, why they’ve missed jury duty for grand jury. The caller then tells the person they called their actual address to sound legitimate before attempting to obtain further information from the person. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office wants you to know they will not call to tell you that you have a warrant or owe fines and then provide you with options to pay by means of any form of gift cards. These are scam calls. If you or someone your know receives a similar call, or if you’re suspicious of a call from someone claiming to be from law enforcement, get the caller’s name and agency, hang up and call the law enforcement agency back using the agency’s phone number provided by their website or a phone book.

Soil testing workshop set for Feb. 7 HENRY — The University of Illinois Extension — Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit, along with the Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau and Marshall-Putnam NRCS, will host a soil testing workshop at the Marshall-Putnam Extension Office at 509 Front St. in Henry. The program will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7. Preregistration is required by Wednesday, Feb. 6, to the Extension office at 309-364-2356. There is no cost to participate. The meeting will cover various topics regarding testing soil and

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he Bald Eagle Watch was celebrated at Starved Rock State Park and the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center this past weekend, and it was one of the few events in the area not canceled or postponed because of the bitterly cold and snowy weather. Sponsored by the Illinois Audubon Society, the Illinois Raptor Center, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and many others, the weekend events included Native American dancing, guided hikes, eagle watching, and historical and conservation programs. Many people came to see the eagles of Plum Island hunt the open waters near the dam, but the eagles seemed content to spend much of the day roosting in their trees to stay warm. Sea gulls, however, were out in large numbers and didn’t seem to mind the cold as they circled above the water while watching for unsuspecting fish.

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Pritzker’s positive personality perceived as a plus I

missed J.B. Pritzker’s recent impromptu speech to a gathering of Republicans by a few minutes. But the fact that Pritzker even stopped by the event, hosted by Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady and House Republican Leader Jim Durkin, was notable in and of itself. As one top Republican said after Pritzker’s speech, just imagine Gov. Bruce Rauner showing up to speak about bipartisanship and then heap praise on House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton at a Democratic reception. If you can’t imagine such a thing, well, that was the Republican’s whole point. It never would have happened (although Rauner did show up for a Black Caucus event his first year in office, but he used the occasion to bash the Democratic Party, which didn’t exactly go over too well). The Republicans have every right to be demoralized in Illinois. They hold no statewide office, their party lost two suburban congressional seats, and they are now firmly in the super-minority in both the

COMMENTARY Rich Miller House and Senate. And yet, in conversations with both Republican legislative leaders, it seemed pretty clear to me they were both pleased and optimistic about finally having a governor they believe they can work with. We all know the history. Gov. Rauner is an extremely difficult person to deal with, even for those who agree with most of his political agenda. He assumes he’s right, and he assumes you feel the same way, or else. He demands complete loyalty, but offers little in return. His word cannot ever be trusted. He seems incapable of making small talk beyond a few minutes, and no one has ever accused him of having a warm personality. The same lack of interpersonal skills held back Rauner’s immediate predecessor, Pat Quinn.

Pritzker has yet to be tested, so we’ll see if he can be trusted to keep his word and offer as much respect to others as he expects for himself once he delves into the difficult process of governing a state with huge problems. But it’s pretty obvious to anyone who’s spent time with him that Pritzker most definitely has a warm personality, and that trait is charming the heck out of Springfield right now. And while he was a hit at last week’s Republican reception, that was nothing compared to how crowds reacted to him at the Democratic parties. Building personal relationships is an integral part of governing, and the dude has that down pat so far. Rauner would do things like call you on your birthday, but his words were always stilted and seemingly scripted. He had legislators over to the mansion during his first spring session, but again, the conversations just weren’t natural, and many departed with the impression that he was, um, less than genuine. Quinn spent most session nights deliberately holed up in the gover-

Write to us Letters to the Editor should not be more than 500 words in length. Only one person can sign a Letter to the Editor. The author of the letter must include his/her name, hometown and telephone number. The author’s name and hometown will be published, however, the telephone number is only used to verify the authenticity of the author’s signature and will not be published. nor’s mansion with his staff. Both men just didn’t appear to be comfortable in their own skin. I have no idea whether finally having a governor with a real personality will make a huge difference when it comes to solving this state’s extremely serious problems. Eventually, of course, Pritzker is going to have to do things that people are not going to love, and we’ll just have to wait to see how that all turns out.

Note to readers: Rich Miller also publishes Capitol Fax, a daily political newsletter, and CapitolFax.com.

Unsavory, undemocratic process of filling vacancies Let the people, not the pols, pick replacements

PRINGFIELD — In case you haven’t figured it out, some politicians hold the people who elected them in contempt. Skeptical? Well, look no further than what state Rep. Lou Lang did recently. Lang, who served in the General Assembly since 1987, was re-elected Nov. 6 and then resigned before his new term would begin. So why would the Skokie Democrat do this? Well, the voters won’t get to decide who will serve in his seat for the next two years, a party boss will decide. What party boss? Well, that would be the Niles Township Demo-

COMMENTARY Scott Reeder cratic chairman — Lou Lang. Yep, he gets to choose his replacement. And after 32 years in the General Assembly, what are Lou Lang’s plans? Well, he is joining a lobbying firm. So, think about this, folks. He is not only picking his replacement. But he’s picking a person he will be paid to lobby. That stinks. Former state Rep. Jeanne Ives, R-Wheaton, posted on social media, “He ran for office and before even being sworn in to begin to serve his term of office, he has resigned. It is shameful.

He should be remembered for this self-serving act. Now, his party will pick a replacement to serve for a full two-year term that the voters did not select. And that new state representative will most likely run again with the power of incumbency. Democrats should be ashamed of themselves.” Sorry, Jeanne. It’s not just a Democratic Party problem. Or a Cook County problem. It’s an Illinois problem. For example, back in November 2010, state Sen. Gary Dahl, R-Granville, won re-election and less than a month later, he called it quits, allowing Republican bosses to appoint his replacement. The Illinois Constitution requires that the person who fills a vacancy be of the same party as the departing lawmaker. But it leaves it up to

the Legislature to determine the process for filling the vacancy. Not surprisingly, lawmakers decades ago chose to empower party bosses with this task. That’s unfortunate. In a democracy, power should rest with the people, not the politicians. A constitutional amendment requiring special elections rather than appointments for legislative vacancies ought to be considered.

Note to readers: Scott Reeder is a veteran statehouse journalist and a freelance reporter. He may be reached at ScottReeder1965@gmail. com. Additional note: Since Reeder wrote this column, former Rep. Lang announced in a Jan. 20 tweet that Rabbi Yehiel “Mark” Kalish of Chicago would be appointed to fill Lang’s seat in the Illinois House.

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and continued growth and success for this important fundraiser,” said Tracy Beattie, president and CEO of SRRC. “This year is so special as we are inviting back all previous ambassadors so they can personally thank our supporters in person for helping them soar to potential. It is going to be a spectacular year.” The event will begin at 5 p.m. Tickets are $100 each and table packages and sponsorships are available. For more information, contact Jennifer Kirkman at 815-434-0857 or email her at jenniferk@starvedrockcenter.org. SRRC is a non-profit agency that serves more than 500 children per year. Services include speech, occupational and developmental therapy to children throughout the Starved Rock area; a child care center for children with and without special needs located in Ottawa, and toddler classes in Ottawa. For more information, visit www.starvedrockcenter.org.

Breakfast Feb. 4 — Egg, sausage and cheese tornado or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Feb. 5 — Waffles and syrup or cereal, hash browns, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Feb. 6 — Scrambled eggs or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Feb. 7 — Toaster pastry, fruit smoothie or cereal, hash browns, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Feb. 8 — Glazed doughnut or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Lunch Feb. 4 — Sloppy joe meat, bun, green beans, fruit, chips, milk. Feb. 5 — No lunch, early out. Feb. 6 — Hard shell taco, taco meat, cheese cup, refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes and onions, Rice Krispies treat, milk. Feb. 7 — Turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, fruit, biscuit, gelatin with Cool Whip, milk. Feb. 8 — Pizza crunchers, carrots, fruit, salad dressings, cookie, milk.

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Stage 212 seeks directors for 2020 season Applications due Feb. 17 LASALLE — Stage 212 in LaSalle is currently seeking submissions from directors for the 2020 season. The organization is seeking well-known, highly recognizable shows for the winter, spring, summer and fall slots, but will also entertain proposals for a special “Off-Season” production, typically small cast and a little out of the ordinary, to run in a slot outside of the regular season. Winter productions are typically small musicals or comedy/dramas, the spring and fall shows are comedy/dramas and the summer production is traditionally a big musical, but other proposals will be considered. The organization will consider all submissions, including repeats

Breakfast Feb. 4 — French toast sticks and syrup, yogurt, granola, fruit, cereal, juice, milk. Feb. 5 — Cheese omelet, yogurt, granola, fruit, cereal, juice, milk. Feb. 6 — Honey bun, yogurt, granola, fruit, cereal, juice, milk. Feb. 7 — Biscuit and sausage gravy, yogurt, granola, fruit, cereal, juice, milk. Feb. 8 — Toaster pastry, yogurt, granola, fruit, cereal, juice, milk. Lunch Feb. 4 — Mini corn dogs, carrots, sidekick, milk. Feb. 5 — Nachos bar, fruit, milk. Feb. 6 — Chicken and waffles, syrup, sweet potato tots, corn, fruit, milk. Feb. 7 — Comet McRib, bun, broccoli, fruit, milk. Feb. 8 — No lunch, early dismissal.

of past shows if they have not been performed in the last 15 years. Anyone interested in submitting a play for consideration should visit the Stage 212 website at stage212.org for application information. Visitors to stage212.org will find a reference list of all productions Stage 212 has put on in their history, as well as a director’s résumé and application to be completed and submitted online. Applications are due Sunday, Feb. 17. A final selection will be made for recommendation to the Management Committee of Stage 212 in March of 2019. Any questions should be emailed to stage212web@gmail.com. Stage 212 has been the Illinois Valley’s community theater since 1968 and welcomes anyone interested in participating in a stage production, regardless of previous experience.

Putnam County Community Center Feb. 4 — Beef on flour tortilla, lettuce with tomato, pea salad, tortilla chips, fruit cocktail. Feb. 5 — Sausage with sauerkraut, parslied potatoes, apricots, dinner roll, dessert. Feb. 6 — Baked ham, sweet potato casserole, green beans, orange slices, wheat bread. Feb. 7 — Roasted turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn/peas, strawberries, wheat bread, dessert. Feb. 8 — Tuna with noodles, three-bean salad, pears, cookie. Bread, butter, fruit juice and 2% milk are available with meals. For reservations, call 800-757-4579, 24 hours in advance of the day’s meal. Meals are available to senior citizens 60 plus at no cost, but donations are appreciated. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.

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OTTAWA — This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Black and White Ball, which is anticipated to be the most successful one to date. For the second year, ONYX will partner with SRRC and the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce once again plays a vital role in the event’s success. Ten years ago, the Ottawa Business Builders Group, an Ottawa Chamber leads group, started planning “an adult prom” that would be both a fundraiser and a networking event. Over the years, the event has brought in more than $200,000 for Starved Rock Regional Center for Therapy & Child Development (formerly Easter Seals LBC) and continues to grow each year. Several Ottawa chamber members sitting around a table in 2007 made this event a reality in 2008 when the first-ever Black and White Ball was held. Cherie Reynolds and Tami-Thomas Leonatti dedicated themselves to running it for several years thereafter and handed over a successful fundraiser to SRRC in 2015. The event continued to grow from there and today is SRRC’s largest fundraiser of the year. The theme for this year’s event is Masquerade Ball and will take place on Saturday, Feb. 23, at Celebrations 150 in Utica. The goal is to reach $50,000 and more than 250 guests are expected to attend this elegant affair, which includes dinner by Chef Charlie, dancing, a complimentary martini bar sponsored by TCI Manufacturing, music by Music Suite 408 and DJ Jay Roach, and photos by Annette Barr. It will feature a live auction presented by Matthew Bullock, raffles, silent auctions, an introduction of the 2019 ambassadors, Jack and Oliver Kinkin, and a visit from several former ambassadors from years past. “We look forward to a new venue, a new decade

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TONICA — The Tonica United Methodist Church will host confirmation classes beginning in February for young men and women in grades 7-10. The classes will be led by Pastor Deepak. For more information, call Karen Steele at 815-674-3492.

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‘Tree of Love’ painting party with Lori McCarter IVCC Foundation announces planned for Feb. 8 at the Reddick Mansion OTTAWA — The Reddick Mansion will host its first-ever painting party from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8. Lori McCarter, local artist and experienced party host, will instruct attendees as they complete their “Tree of Love” painting. McCarter has been “hosting” painting parties for almost five years at a variety of local venues including the Lone Buffalo, the Pink Chihuahua, Pine Hills Golf Club and Starved Rock Lodge. She has also done several fundraising parties for local non-profit organizations including Marquette Academy and Camp Tuckabatchee. According to McCarter, “This piece will be done with step by step instruction and as much help as needed to help each artist go home with their own original piece of art to proudly give or display. Most people attending may not have painted a picture since childhood, and although each artist’s skill level will vary, we will focus on fun and friendship, not on stressing about painting a heart. Come with an open mind and leave with

an awesome piece that you can call your own. Don’t say, ‘I can’t,’ say ‘I’ll try.’” McCarter added, “I am looking forward to holding my first painting party at the Mansion on Feb. 8. The painting that was chosen is the Tree of Love, which will look absolutely gorgeous as Valentine décor for your home or a perfect ‘gift from the heart’ for that special someone. The painting will be done on a 16x20 wrapped canvas as that once it is painted, will be ready to hang — no framing necessary.” Everything will be provided to complete the paintings that evening. Participants are urged to bring a friend and their adult beverage of choice. Snacks and soda will be provided and the artists may bring a treat to share, if they like. McCarter also recommends that old clothes or a paint shirt be worn. The Tree of Love is an adult class for men or women of any skill level. Limited spaces are available and early registration is suggested. The cost is $35 per person and pre-payment is required. Call the Reddick

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OGLESBY — Current Illinois Valley Community College students, high school seniors and any individuals planning to enroll at the college in fall 2019 have until Thursday, Feb. 7, to apply for more than 160 IVCC Foundation scholarships. The application is available at www.ivcc.edu/foundation, from the Foundation office in Room C202 or from IVCC’s Ottawa Center at 321 W. Main St. The application is also available through all district high school counselors’ offices. Applicants must also file a 201920 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online by Feb. 7. Scholarships are available in specific disciplines ranging from agriculture to health care to STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). In addition, there are about 40 “open scholarships” available to students in any program. Awards range in value from $500 to $4,500. For information, call Donna Swiskoski at 815-224-0551.

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103 • Card of Thanks Thank You Tim Lock Benefit 10/27 Thank you does not begin to say what I feel for the benefit that was organized for me and my family by Sally Thomas & Family, Jimmy & Marlo Thomas Payne & Family, & Jamie Thomas & Family. It was amazing the amount of people that supported me during this time. The businesses that donated so many gifts from Tonica, Utica, Leonore, Naplate, Ottawa, LaSalle, Peru, Lostant, & Streator. All is appreciated. To the many that sent cards & who handed me money to fight this stage four cancer. To aces & eights for food, also Sally Thomas & Jean Lock for food, and Tonica UMC for desserts. To the bands Higgins Bros. Southern Breeze & Tim Ajster & Brothers. To my brothers, Brian & Jan, Patrick, Dan & Cindy, my daughter Hope, Jeremy & my grandson, Holton & my parents, Mick & Jean Lock & Jamie Thomas & girls for their daily support. Pastor Brett from Grace UM Church for visits from Iowa City and phone calls. I will not forget any of you. “I've got this” -Tim Lock

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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

**************** PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call, HUD tollfree at 800 669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800 927-9275

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Eden Township Homeowners If you are turning 65 years old in 2019, or are 65 and not receiving the Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption. Those of you that have filed in the past, should be receiving your renewal forms in the mail. If you have not received them, or if you have any questions, please contact me at 815-822-6820 Eden Township Assessor Debbie Porter P.O. Box 313 Streator, IL 61364

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STATE BANK OF CHERRY, A Banking Corporation Plaintiff, -vsJOHN COUTTS, SURVIVING JOINT TENANT OF DELORES COUTTS, Deceased, and MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC. Defendant. IN CHANCERY CASE NO. 2017-CH-6 NOTICE OF SHERIFF?S FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the court in the above entitled cause to property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder. (A)The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Joe Stouffer, Vice President, State Bank of Cherry, 110 North Main Street, Cherry, IL 61317 (815) 894-2345 (B)The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 1128 St. Vincent Avenue, LaSalle, IL 61301 (C)The legal description of the real estate is: (Published in the The West 3 feet of Lot 3 and all of Lot 4 in Morscheiser's 1st Tonica News February Subdivision, part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast 1, 2019) 1626855 Quarter of Section 10 in Township 33 North and Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, situated in the City of LaSalle, in LaSalle, County, Illinois, except the underlying coal and other minerals and the right to mine and remove the same. EXCEPTING that part of Lot 4 in Morsheiser;s First Subdivision in the Town of LaSalle, as recorded in Book J, Page 67 in the Recorder's Office of LaSalle County, with bearings referenced to an assumed North, LaSalle County, Illinois, described as follows: Commencing at the northeast corner of said Lot 4; thence South 88 degrees 10 minutes 58 seconds West, 108.07 feet on the north line of said Lot 4 to the northwest corner of said Lot 4 and the Point of Beginning; Auction Venue: American Legion, 115 North La Salle Street, Tonica, IL 61370 thence North 88 degrees 10 minutes 58 seconds East, 14.01 feet on said north line; thence South 02 degrees 19 minutes 32 seconds East, 54.97 feet to the south line of said Lot 4; thence South 88 degrees 10 minutes 58 seconds West, 16.23 feet on said south line to the southwest corner of said Lot 4; thence North 00 degrees 01 152 minutes 05 seconds West, 55.00 feet on the west line of said Lot 4 to the Point of Beginning, containing 831 square feet, more or less, ACRES± except underlying coal and other minerals and the right to mine Selling in and remove the same, situated in the County of LaSalle and State 2 TRACTS of Illinois, hereby releasing and waiving all rights under and by virtue of the Homestead Exemption Laws of the State. P.I.N. 18-10-415-012 Public Showing: (Headquartered on Tract 2) Wed., Feb. 6th 2:00-4:00 P.M. (D) A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Residential

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(E) The time and place of the sale is: February 22, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at LaSalle County Government Complex Lobby, 707 East Etna Road, Ottawa, IL 61350.

(F) The terms of the sale are ten percent (10%) down, balance within thirty (30) days. (G) Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, but have not yet become due and payable, special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record.

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Estate of YVETTE VERDIER, Deceased Case No. 2019-P-000014 CLAIM NOTICE AND GIVEN NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES Notice is given of the death of Yvette Verdier of Peru, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on January 17, 2019, to Judy Moriarty, whose attorney is Bernabei, Balestri & Fiocchi, 201 East St. Paul Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362. Notice is given to UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW of Yvette Verdier, heirs or legatees who are named in a petition filed in the above proceeding to probate a Will and whose names or addresses are not stated in the petition that an order was entered by the court on January 17, 2019, admitting the will to probate. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission you may file a petition with the court to require proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence, as provided in section 6-21 of the Probate Act (Ill. Comp. Statutes., Ch. 755, Sec. 5/6-21) to contest the validity of the will by filing a petition with the court within six (6) months after admission of the will to probate. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division Courthouse, Ottawa, IL 61301, on or before August 1, 2019, being not less than 6 months from the date of the first publication, or 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery, which is later, and any claims not filed within that period is barred. Copies of the claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. Dated this 24 day of January, 2019. BERNABEI, BALESTRI & FIOCCHI (Published in the Tonica News February 1, 8, Attorney Richard C. Fiocchi 15, 2019) 1626016 ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE 201 EAST ST. PAUL STREET POSTAL BOX 10 SPRING VALLEY, IL 61362 TELEPHONE: (815)664-2358 999 • Legal Notices 999 • Legal Notices FAX: (815)663-1374 (Published in the Tonica News February 1, 8, 15, 2019) 1626459

PERONA, PETERLIN, ANDREONI & BROLLEY, LLC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, OTTAWA, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ANNABELLE OTT, Deceased NO. 2018-P-287 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of ANNABELLE OTT of Tonica, Illinois, who died on September 14, 2018. Notice is given to any interested party or unknown heir whose names or addresses are not stated in the Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary or are unknown, that letters of office were issued on January 2, 2019, to JOSEPH L. OTT JR., 788 N. 2189th Rd. Tonica, IL 61370 whose attorney is Gary L. Peterlin, 170 E. Walnut Street, Oglesby, Illinois, 61348. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of Greg Vaccaro, Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, Downtown Courthouse, Ottawa, Illinois 61350, or with the representative, or both, on or before July 18, 2019. If a claim notice is mailed or delivered personally to a creditor of the decedent, the creditor?s claim may be filed on or before the date stated in that notice, if later than the date shown above. Any claim not filed within the time allowed is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the Attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Perona, Peterlin, Andreoni & Brolley, LLC 170 E. Walnut St., PO Box 35 Oglesby, IL 61348 Tel: 815-883-4102 (Published in the Tonica News January 18, 25, February 1, 2019) 1622644

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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LaSALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS STATE BANK OF CHERRY, A Banking Corporation Plaintiff, -vsJOHN COUTTS, SURVIVING JOINT TENANT OF DELORES COUTTS, Deceased, and MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC. Defendant. IN CHANCERY CASE NO. 2017-CH-6 NOTICE OF SHERIFF?S FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the court in the above entitled cause to property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder. (A)The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Joe Stouffer, Vice President, State Bank of Cherry, 110 North Main Street, Cherry, IL 61317 (815) 894-2345 (B)The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 1128 St. Vincent Avenue, LaSalle, IL 61301 (C)The legal description of the real estate is: The West 3 feet of Lot 3 and all of Lot 4 in Morscheiser's 1st Subdivision, part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 10 in Township 33 North and Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, situated in the City of LaSalle, in LaSalle, County, Illinois, except the underlying coal and other minerals and the right to mine and remove the same. EXCEPTING that part of Lot 4 in Morsheiser;s First Subdivision in the Town of LaSalle, as recorded in Book J, Page 67 in the Recorder's Office of LaSalle County, with bearings referenced to an assumed North, LaSalle County, Illinois, described as follows: Commencing at the northeast corner of said Lot 4; thence South 88 degrees 10 minutes 58 seconds West, 108.07 feet on the north line of said Lot 4 to the northwest corner of said Lot 4 and the Point of Beginning; thence North 88 degrees 10 minutes 58 seconds East, 14.01 feet on said north line; thence South 02 degrees 19 minutes 32 seconds East, 54.97 feet to the south line of said Lot 4; thence South 88 degrees 10 minutes 58 seconds West, 16.23 feet on said south line to the southwest corner of said Lot 4; thence North 00 degrees 01 minutes 05 seconds West, 55.00 feet on the west line of said Lot 4 to the Point of Beginning, containing 831 square feet, more or less, except underlying coal and other minerals and the right to mine and remove the same, situated in the County of LaSalle and State of Illinois, hereby releasing and waiving all rights under and by virtue of the Homestead Exemption Laws of the State. P.I.N. 18-10-415-012

(D) A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Residential

(E) The time and place of the sale is: February 22, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at LaSalle County Government Complex Lobby, 707 East Etna Road, Ottawa, IL 61350.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, OTTAWA, ILLINOIS IN RE: THE ESTATE OF RENA INGEGNOLI, Deceased. No. 2019-P-10 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION - CLAIMS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the death of RENA INGEGNOLI, late, of Peru. Letters of Office were issued on January 9, 2019, to CAROL JO SCHMIDT, whose attorneys are Aplington, Kaufman, McClintock, Steele & Barry, Ltd., 160 Marquette St., P.O. Box 517, LaSalle, IL 61301. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk, Circuit Court, in the LaSalle County Courthouse, Ottawa, or with the representative, or both, on or before August 1, 2019, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.. Dated this 1ST day of February, 2019. GREG VACCARO CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS 119 W. Madison Street Room 201 Ottawa, IL 61350

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