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Lostant looks into diamonds Ruff Brothers buys property By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com
LOSTANT – The village of Lostant is considering investing in diamonds. At the village board’s regular meeting March 11, a request came from Carol Stoens of the Lostant Youth Ball
Leagues to perform upkeep on the diamonds on the south side of town during the ball season while school is closed. After some discussion, the board may look into acquiring the diamonds. The school had made the offer to sell the ball diamonds to the village a few years ago, but noth-
ing was ever finalized. Lostant already owns the concession stand at the ball fields. While nothing official could be decided at the meeting, a straw poll of board members showed interest in maintaining the fields. The item will go on next month’s agenda. The matter of purchasing the diamonds will be investigated further.
In other business, Ruff Brothers Grain has purchased some additional land in Lostant across the street from its current operation with the intent of moving its scales and offices to the new property. Ruff Brothers asked the board to allow vehicles to use Pond Street for the transport of empty vehicles. Concern was voiced
about how the new facility would affect the surrounding neighborhood and the condition of the streets. The board will ask a representative from the grain facility to give a presentation to the board and answer questions about the proposed changes. In other action. the board: • Approved hiring a
new part-time police officer. Doug Hayse will fill the position left by the departing officer. • Agreed to address a TIF district in an effort to bring new business to town. • Continued a discussion about changing the ordinance for kennel fees. That action was put on hold until the next meeting.
Postal customers waiting ... and waiting By Barb Kromphardt news@tonicanews.com
The U.S. Postal Service has begun its process of cutting hours at post offices across the country, but many communities are still waiting to see how the change will affect them. It’s been a somewhat confusing road as the USPS attempts to deal with a flood of red ink. In July 2011, the USPS announced Leonore and Cedar Point were on the list for possible closing, two of more than 3,600 retail offices nationwide that were to be studied to determine customers’ needs. After a series of meetings, in May 2012 the USPS came up with a plan to save the two LaSalle County post offices marked for possible extinction. However, to keep those post offices open, they and numerous other post offices would see their hours cut, some by as much as 75 percent. “Meeting the needs of postal customers is, and will always be, a top priority. We continue to balance that by better aligning service options with customer demand and reducing the cost to serve,” said Postmaster General and CEO Patrick R. Donahoe. “With that said, we’ve listened to our customers in rural America and we’ve heard them loud and clear – they want to keep their post office open.” Under the plan, access to the retail lobby and to P.O. boxes would remain unchanged, and the town’s ZIP code and community identity will be retained. The existing post office would be maintained, staffed by a postal employee, with modified retail hours to match customer use.
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Staying on their toes at TGS Fourth-graders at Tonica Grade School warm up with some stretching exercises before PE class with teacher Carrie Christman. After warming up, students participated in a number of volleyball drills.
Buzzi Unicem bid for tax break turned down Attorney: Appeal is being considered By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com
OGLESBY – Buzzi Unicem will not receive a property tax relief on its facility in Oglesby. The LaSalle County’s Board of Review decided March 7 not to lower Buzzi’s tax assessment by 75 percent as requested
by the company, which would have lowered its tax bill from $4 million to $1 million. The ruling is a relief for the Tonica School District, which receives property tax payments from Buzzi. However, Oglesby city attorney Jim Andreoni cautioned the matter is not necessarily
finished yet, as Buzzi can appeal to the state Property Tax Appeal Board. “We made our arguments, and we understand how the board ruled,” said David Rifkind, an attorney for Buzzi Unicem. Rifkind said they were evaluating the situation. “This is routine for us where operations have been suspended,” he
said. “We look for some relief. Sometimes we get it: sometimes we don’t.” The company issued the following statement March 12 regarding the appeal: “Like every taxpayer, Buzzi Unicem USA expects to be treated fairly by the county in the assessment process. While the LaSalle County Board of Review deci-
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sion has been reported in the press, Buzzi Unicem USA has not received the official decision from the board. No decision regarding whether to appeal to the Illinois Property Tax Appeals Board will be made until the company receives the written decision from the LaSalle County Board.” The cement plant, which is more than a
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century old, no longer produces cement, and much of the facility is deteriorating. Buzzi Unicem estimates it would take $20 million to bring the plant back online, which is an amount the company is not willing to spend on the facility. Currently, the plant is used as a distribution facility with just a skeleton crew of a work force.
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Kelly McCleary and IV Sunrise Rotary longterm foreign exchange student, Elisa Hammel, are pictured at the McCleary home in front of the German flag. Elisa is holding a traditional German dress which is often worn at the Octoberfest held in Munich, which she and her family attend annually.
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From Germany to Tonica ... Foreign exchange student is enjoying her stay By Elin Arnold news@tonicanews.com
TONICA — A bit of Germany has found its way to Tonica. Elisa Hammel of Eching, Germany, a suburb of Munich, is one of more than 8,000 students in 80 countries participating in the Rotary International long-term foreign exchange student program. Elisa is sponsored by the Illinois Valley Sunrise Rotary Club and is staying in Tonica with the Terry McCleary family. “I had an opportunity to speak at a engineering conference in Ancona, Italy, and during that trip, we saw a number of young people traveling and studying architecture, art and the world in general and thought that would be great for our children to have that opportunity,” McCleary said. After participating in a short-term exchange last summer, the McCleary family became involved with the long-term program this year when one of the host families had to back out, and they took their spot. Elisa arrived in the United States Aug. 12 and lived with a family in Peru first, then moved to Tonica. She will move on to a family in LaSalle to finish her stay in America. “I’ve had a really good experience here,” Elisa said. “I did research about exchange programs and found Rotary. I choose three different countries and was assigned to the U.S. One advantage was that I didn’t have to learn a new language.” Elisa lives with her mom Erica, father Fritz, and an older brother, Johannes, who is 19. She graduated from OskarMaria-Graf-Gymnasium
in Neufahrn. A gymnasium is a high school in Germany. Here she attends LaSalle-Peru High School as a senior and is enrolled in U.S. history, English, P.E., art, accounting, precalculus and Spanish. Elisa sees a big difference between schools in Germany and in the United States. “Tests are easier in the U.S. They are multiple choice here,” Elisa said. “In Germany, schools don’t have any sports teams. I really like the school spirit in America.” She is running with the track team this spring. “The choices are bigger here,” Elisa said. “In Germany everything is picked for you.” Another change is that the driving age in Germany is 18. “It’s good for exchange students that it’s younger in America, so you can get rides from friends,” Elisa said. “In Germany, I use public transportation to get around, and my bike to go to friends’ houses.” Elisa said everything in the this country is bigger. “You drive bigger cars R00392-0315 and trucks,” she said. “And everything in the grocery store is big-
ger. We buy our milk in liters.” Another difference is the food. Elisa said she misses some German dishes, especially German meat loaf. She wanted to make some, but the meat was different. “I really enjoy food here. Oreos, I think I enjoy them maybe too much,” Elisa said. She also enjoys chicken pot pie, which is something she never had before, and chicken noodle soup. Unlike many American teens who complain about school cafeteria food, Elisa likes it. “The food at school is quite good,” Elisa said. “I didn’t have a cafeteria while in school. There is quite a big choice here.” Elisa’s experience here has taught her a lot about the American culture she didn’t know before. “People are more informal here. In Germany we always address older adults by Mr. and Mrs.,” Elisa said. “I like the openness and interest in other cultures shown by the people. They are really interested.” Elisa said she has learned things in America she hadn’t learned before.
“Such as talking to people more openly, not be afraid to ask questions, the ability to feel at home even if you’re not, the ability to adapt, maturity, and more independence,” Elisa said. The host families learn a lot too. Terry McCleary’s daughter, Kelly, said Elisa is very easy to live with. “We’ve gotten to know each other pretty well,” Kelly said. “I got to help with school orientation, and we’re still looking at prom dresses together” Tammy, the McCleary matriarch, has also enjoyed the experience. “My German has not improved a whole lot, but I think staying with the three families enlarges the experience,” she said. “Every family has different interests, so there are different experiences in each home. We will be going to a water park in Wisconsin to celebrate her 18th birthday over the weekend.” The Rotary experience involves more than living in the Illinois Valley. In June, Central States Rotary organizes trips for exchange students. They can choose to go to the East or the West
Coast. Elisa has chosen the West Coast and is looking forward to visiting the Grand Canyon and cities in California. Before that, Elisa’s mother and father are coming to visit the end of May, and they will be touring as a family in Chicago and then coming to LaSalle before traveling to New York City together. Elisa will probably attend the University in Munich in the field of business after she returns home in the fall. Terry McCleary said his family has enjoyed both the short-term and long-term programs, and they encourage students to apply for both programs. “We have gotten the opportunity to see inside the world of two young ladies from two different cities in Germany, and we were able to share our culture with each of them,” Terry said. “We will forever be grateful for the opportunity and experience the Rotary foreign exchange program has given us. We have eaten new foods, learned a new language and shared our family holiday traditions with two wonderful young women.”
Thank You! The family of Richey Nicholson Lambert wants to say a heartfelt Thank You to all who extended sympathies and prayers during the time of her passing and during her funeral. The gifts of food, the helping hands that served, and the many other offerings of caring thoughts are deeply appreciated. Also, a special thank you to Reverend Mark. Even though they had never met, he was able to get to know Richey during his time with our family. There is nothing comparable to the warmth that radiates from a small town. It will be forever remembered and cherished as we go on missing Richey. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts. George Lambert, Leslie & Doug Baim & family, Dale & Vickie Lambert & family, Jamie Lambert & family, Brad & Linda Nicholson, Rhoda & Bob Hobneck, Bob and Sandy Nicholson
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Traveling long to make a living By Barb Kromphardt bkromphardt@tonicanews.com
American workers are facing a longer work day, not in terms of hours spent on the clock, but hours spent getting to and from work. According to a new report released by the Census Bureau, 600,000 American workers travel at least 90 minutes and 50 miles or more to get to work, and 10.8 million travel at least an hour each way. The average one-way daily commute for workers across the country is 25.5 minutes, and one in four commuters leave their county to work. The percentage of workers who have to leave their home county is growing. About 27.4 percent of all U.S. workers traveled outside the county where they live for work during a typical week, compared with 26.7 percent in 2000. Two types of counties are found to dominate the list of counties with the highest percentage of workers commuting outside the county where they live. Small counties with few businesses can be found, as can counties near to metropolitan areas such as Washington, D.C., In Manassas Park, Va. 91.2 percent of the residents travel out of their county to work. When you’re talking raw numbers instead of percentages, three counties in the New York City metropolitan area had the highest number of commuters leaving the county for work. They include workers living in Kings County (Brooklyn), Queens County (Queens) and Bronx County (The Bronx) traveling to New York County (Manhattan) for work. According to the report, which looked at commuting patterns from 2006 to 2010, LaSalle County had 52,934 workers. Of those workers, 29 percent — slightly higher than the national average — left the county for work. Neighboring counties drew most of the driving workers. Kendall County took the largest share, with 2,029 making the commute. Following that, 1,742 drove to Kane County, 1,641 to Will County, 1,625 to Livingston County and
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1,477 to DeKalb County. The Census Bureau report also examined workers who commute across state lines. In five states and the District of Columbia, one in 10 workers lived in a different state, including Delaware (14.8 percent), Rhode Island (12.8 percent), New Hampshire (10.8 percent) and West Virginia (10.0 percent). That percentage was much lower for LaSalle County, perhaps due to its location in the center of the state. Only 409 workers reported leaving the state to work, or less than 1 percent. Wisconsin drew the greatest numbers with 97, followed by Indiana with 90 and Iowa with 85. Nineteen LaSalle County residents also worked out of the country, with 12 working in Iraq and 7 in the United Kingdom. Nationally, 8.1 percent of U.S. workers have “megacommutes” of at least 90 minutes and 50 miles. Of those, 23.0 percent of workers used public transit, compared with 5.3 percent for all workers. Only 61.1 percent of workers with long commutes drove to work alone, compared with 79.9 percent for all workers who worked outside the home. Workers who live in New York state show the highest rate of long commutes at 16.2 percent, followed by Maryland and New Jersey at 14.8 percent and 14.6 percent, respectively. Megacommuters were more likely to be male, older, married, make a higher salary, and have a spouse who does not work. Of the total mega commutes, 75.4 percent were male and 24.6 percent women. Mega commuters were also more likely to depart for work before 6 a.m. Metro areas with large populations tend to attract large flows of mega commuters. These figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau’s annual American Community Survey, which provides local statistics on a variety of topics for even the smallest communities.
Going to school ... at home By Dixie Schroeder news@tonicanews.com
Editor’s note: This is the first in a multi-part series on home schooling. TONICA/LOSTANT – For most parents, seeing to their child’s education means registering them at the neighborhood school a few blocks away. But some parents prefer to make a different choice. As defined by the Illinois State Board of Education website, home schooling is considered to be a form of private education. According to Forbes magazine in 2013, about 1.5 million children are home schooled. Tonica Grade School Superintendent and Principal John Suarez is proud of the public school he leads in Tonica. Suarez said he has no problem with the concept of home schooling. “The idea that parents want to become more involved with their child’s education is a great idea, and in some
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children tend to be academically ahead of their age group peers by one to two grades, physiological growth tends to lag behind often in the boys more than girls who are home-schooled. On the other side of the coin, there is a strong network of home-school parents in Illinois and the nation. Local home school parent advocate Lisa Templeton of Lostant has seen that for her family, home schooling has done all right. “It was a choice that we used for a couple of reasons,” she said. “First, we felt that we wanted to home school our children to properly form them in their faith. Along the way you find out things about home schooling with your chil-
Kinzinger to hold traveling office hours The office of Rep. Adam Kinzinger will hold traveling office hours in March to assist residents across the 16th Congressional District. Constituents are encouraged to stop by and ask questions or seek assistance about any issues they may have with federal agencies ranging from Medicare and Social Security to veterans benefits and immigration issues. Caseworkers and field representatives will be available at the traveling office hours to facilitate questions and personally address any problems residents may have. No appointments are necessary. Those who cannot attend the traveling office hours, but have questions can contact the Ottawa District Office at 815-431-9271.
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As far as Leonore and Lostant, Beverly Howard, communications director for the Central Illinois District Office, said last week the hours will be cut at those offices, but no meeting dates have been scheduled. “The offices that did not have a current sitting postmaster were scheduled first to reduce their hours,” Howard said. Once all the changes are completed, the Postal Ser-
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dren on an individual basis also.” Templeton said they started with their first child as a trial. “I read about it and prayed about it to see how it went,” she said. “The one-on-one tutoring spent with children was a very efficient way to learn. We knew their strengths and weakness by one-on-one time with them. Also if there was a problem area or concept they did not understand, we could tackle that problem until they understood it, so that they learned the concept.” Templeton said that along the way they found their family became very close knit. “The children helped each other,” she said. “And we do spend a lot of time in learning daily tasks, the tasks for life.” One teacher for 30 students? Or one-onone learning? Learning through books in desks in classrooms? Or learning about a history lesson from a Civil War reenactment? There are lots of ways to learn, and each family must fine what works best for them.
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Staying happy in Illinois I’m entertained, but also somewhat offended, by the 2012 Gallup-Healthways Well-Being index released a couple weeks ago which showed my home state of Illinois did not make the Top 10 list for the happiest states in the country. The data was apparently based upon information received through daily interviews in 2012 with 500 adults from across the country. The survey was based, in part, upon the state’s weather and climate, emotional and physical health of its resiCOMMENTARY dents and job satisfaction. According to the index, if Illinois residents are looking for the happiest states in which to live, they might consider relocating to Hawaii, Colorado, Minnesota, Utah or Vermont, which make up the top five happiest states in the union. Or, we could consider a move to Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Iowa or Massachusetts, which round out the “top ten” happiest states in the county. But I’m personally glad that at least Illinois did not come in as one of the Top 10, rather Bottom 10, of the “most miserable” states in the union. (In a way, that’s a bit surprising to me taking into consideration some of our past governors and our ongoing financial crisis.) Going down the scale of happiness, it appears Illinois residents should try to stay away from moving to the Bottom 10 states, which include Oklahoma, Nevada, Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio, Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky, and at the bottom of the bottom, West Virginia. In the past, I personally have had close family members who have lived in West Virginia, Tennessee and Indiana. I have lived in Ohio. I have met a lot of happy people in those states. In all fairness to the 10 most miserable states, the range of ranking was less than 10 points from the top to the bottom. So even the lowest of the low states showed that two-thirds of their residents have a sense of well-being in their states. I think that’s pretty impressive. As far as for us Illinois residents, it appears Illinois has come in at the 28th happiest state in the country, which is a nice increase from the 2011 ranking as the 32nd happiest. However, our happiest year, in the past five, was apparently 2010 when we had our best showing of 26. Though I have questioned the validity of the survey, I do understand the value of the collected data which is apparently used by public and private sectors to develop and prioritize strategies to help their communities thrive and grow. This is a good thing. Also, journalists, academics and medical experts are said to benefit from the data for use in their research and reporting. This is another good thing. But I personally think that the happiness-level of a state isn’t measured by surveys. But still, maybe if we all smile a bit more, get a little bit healthier, and watch our money more carefully, as individuals and as a government, then maybe next year will be our year for Illinois to reach that Top 10. Shaw Media Staff Writer Donna Barker can be reached at dbarker@bcrnews.com.
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First Person Jessica Schneider City: Tonica. Where did you grow up: Chicago area, but in the Illinois Valley since 1986. Family: Son - Dylan, daughter Bailee. Pets: Two fluffy, spoiled cats. Occupation: Bookkeeper at Tonica Grade School - two years; village treasurer - 12 years. What is the last song you listened to: “Someone Like You” - Adele. What is the last book you read: “In the Pleasure Grove” - John Taylor. What is the last TV show you watched: “The Walking Dead.”
Ducks, horses and chickens What is the meaning of life? Why are we here? What is it all about? These are some questions that have plagued mankind since the beginning of time. This past week, I have been continuously wrestling with my own age-old question: Who would be victorious in a battle between 100 duck-sized horses and one horsesized duck? This all started last week on my way home from work while I was listening to a Chicago-based sports radio station. People were calling in to talk about stupid sports arguments that had basically ruined friendships. There were the common Bears/Packers arguments and the obvious Cubs/Cardinals/White Sox quarrels. And then this guy called in saying he and his one-time best friend hadn’t been on speaking terms for several years ever since the “duck-sized horse” question came up. Can you imagine getting so angry with your best buddy over such a silly, inane question? I can. To me the answer is obvious. But in my constant quest for knowledge about the human mind and how it works, I have taken it upon myself to conduct an exhaustive scientific study to prove my deduction. I asked my wife. Her answer was that 100 ducksized horses could easily take down one horse-sized duck. She said, “The sheer number of little horses would ultimately spell doom for the one horse-sized duck.” I smile when I imagine that sentence coming out of her mouth. I then furthered my extensive research into the matter. I asked a lady at work. She also sided with the tiny horses. She also mentioned that they would be able to gang up on the big duck, and she also brought up the fact the small equines would be able to outrun the large waterfowl. Feeling that my research is complete, I have come to this one
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Greg Wallace FROM THE SKETCHBOOK inarguable conclusion: Women are nuts. I mean c’mon, we’re talking about a really, really big duck! One thunderous quack and most of his teeny-weeny opponents would run for the hills. The ones that stayed behind would just get kicked out of the way by a pair of big old webbed feet. The battle would be finished before Duckzilla ever got to use his massive wingspan or the 3- to 4-foot long beak. Silly, silly women. Even at it’s regular size, the duck is one of the most frightening members of the poultry family. Granted, ducks aren’t as scary as chickens, but then again, few creatures are. Have you ever looked into a chicken’s eyes? I mean, really looked deep into their beady little eyes, down into their very souls? I have. There is nothing but hatred staring back at you. Try it some day if you dare, and you too will realize that chickens don’t like us very much. And who can blame them. Their dislike for humans is justified. It’s due to a chicken’s undeniable deliciousness. Think about it from the chicken’s point of view. They live unassuming, humble lives, and we eat them. They bear children, dreaming of giving them a better life than what they themselves enjoy, and we eat them. Sometimes scrambled, sometimes sunny-side up. There is cause for their animosity. Last summer, my daughter, wife and I toured the poultry building during the Bureau County Fair. I had this uncomfortable feeling descend over my body the second we walked in and heard the incessant cackling. As we ambled between the rows of wire cages, the chickens kept looking at me in that herky-jerky fashion that only a bird can do. The roosters would ruffle their feathers to
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establish male dominance over me. I sheepishly looked the other way. As we neared the center of the enclosure, the cackling sound seemed to stop. It suddenly became dead quiet. In the stillness, I could hear my own heart beating as I looked around and saw all of the poultry looking directly at us. I have seen the movie “Conquest of the Planet of the Apes” many times, and I was pretty sure that I knew what was going to happen next. Some rooster named Caesar was going to open up his cage and start the revolt against his human captors. Later, as he stood upon the burning rubble that was once the Bureau County Fairgrounds poultry house, Caesar would give an impassioned speech (in a voice sounding exactly like Roddy McDowell) to his feathered brethren concluding with the line, “Tonight, we have seen the birth of the Planet of the Chickens!” It’s hard to believe the only thing keeping us safe from total and complete annihilation that day was a chicken’s lack of opposable thumbs. As soon as they figure out how to open the latches on those wire cages, the human race is in for it. So I guess that in the grand scheme of things, when it comes right down to it, worrying about the winner in a fight between a hundred duck-sized horses and one horsesized duck is really kind of silly, although I think that I need to point out to the ladies that the ability to rapidly run away from a battle does not necessarily help when it comes to fighting the battle. Silly, silly women. No, I have much bigger anxieties to concern myself with than foolish things like that. Without a doubt, my biggest fear is approximately 35-40 chicken-sized chickens — with thumbs. You can contact Wallace at gwallace@bcrnews.com. You can follow him on his blog at http://gregwallaceink.blogspot.com.
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Community Farabaugh will speak to genealogy guild OTTAWA — The LaSalle County Genealogy Guild will meet at 1 p.m. March 16 at the guild library, located at 115 W. Glover St., Ottawa. The speaker for the month is Kane Farabaugh. Farabaugh is an experienced television, radio and online news reporter and correspondent. His career began as a broadcaster in the U.S. Air Force at the American Forces Network in Korea and later Japan. He reported from the front lines of the wars in Afghanistan and
Iraq, and he has covered events raging from presidential elections to the Olympics. He is currently the Midwest Bureau Chief Correspondent for Voice of America. Farabaugh serves on the board of directors of the Ottawa Historical and Heritage Museum, and he is a board member with the Ottawa Township High School Educational Foundation. Farabaugh will present a program regarding the researching of the genealogy of his family.
Suicide prevention workshop at IVCH PERU – “First Aid for Suicide” is the title of a suicide prevention workshop that will be taught by the Living Works suicide intervention training company March 23-24 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru. The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) that meets twice a month at IVCH is sponsoring the workshop, which uses the ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills) training model to teach students how to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. ASIST workshops are intended for emergency service workers, counselors, teachers, ministers,
mental health practitioners, community volunteers, hotline volunteers and anyone who might be concerned about family or friends. Licensed professionals can earn 16 CEUs for attending the workshop at IVCH. ASIST training is being offered to professionals for a fee of $225. A special reduced rate for students and the general public is offered at $125. The fee includes lunch both days, workshop materials and certification. For more information and to reserve a spot in the workshop, e-mail Holly Cherry at holly@spsamerica.org or call her at 630-4829699, ext. 227.
Elks will sponsor free assessment clinic PERU – The Mendota Elks 1212 and Oglesby Elks 2360 Lodges, in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation, will sponsor a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic on April 11. The clinic is from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and is by appointment only. To make an appointment call the Illinois Elks Children’s Care office at 800272-0074 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. There are no charges for any services at this clinic. The Elks will hold the clinic at the Illinois Valley Community Hospital, 925 West St. in Peru’s first floor EKG/Pain clinic area – enter hospital from either lower level on the south side or main level on west side. Dr. Richard Erickson of Carol Stream will be the clinician in charge. 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 the 17 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 who complains of back, knee, leg, ankle pain or has a back curvature can be seen at this clinic. There is no charge for any diagnostic services 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. In the past, the Elks have purchased therapy services, corrective shoes, braces, wheelchairs and augmentative communication devices to help children overcome a variety of physical challenges.
Come and take a new look at the Lostant Library By Dixie Schroeder news@tonicanews.com
LOSTANT — The Lostant Library District is next door and across the street from the local grade school and provides a plethora of services for 1,000 area residents. “Our library district is the same as the school district, so we actually have over 1,000 people that are eligible to receive library cards,” said Chris Hubbard, district librarian. “That includes our country people as well as town.” In 1961, the library became a taxing body district. In the 1980s the village gave the library its current building. A door was cut between the previous library and the new section, more than doubling the size. Hubbard said originally the library was only open about 12 hours a week, and a lot of the books were from donations. Hubbard said library patrons come in all age groups. “I have people who are in their 90s way down to a young woman who comes to the library with her daughter who is only 1,” she said. It also depends on the time of the year. “I will get more kids in the summer because, of course, school is closed,” she said. Hubbard said on an average month, she will get about 200 patrons. Hubbard said past librarians have had their special areas of expertise, and she is focused on the space utilities the library has. She said she has been fortunate because volunteers have helped with renovations that vary from electric work to painting walls and woodwork. Hubbard has had bookshelves sawed in half, painted and rearranged to give the library a new and more inviting look. New carpeting has been purchased as well. Hubbard thanked Jenny Ellek, Lenard Strozewski, Michael Hubbard, Shane Goskusky and all the high school volunteers who have
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Rachel Maggio, a Lostant resident, takes a look through the new Young Adult section at the Lostant Library. The library is open Tuesday through Saturday each week. The library is located at 102 W. Third St., across from Lostant Grade School. volunteered with the space utilities renovation work. The library has two computers less than a year old with Internet capability for patrons to use. About 2,000 books were taken out and replaced with new books. There is now a young adult section of the library of which Hubbard is very proud. There are DVDs that can also be checked out. Hubbard has an area for smaller children where they can check out take home bags. The bags are stocked with two to three books, puzzles, puppets and more. The library is a member of the RAILS District (Reaching Across Illinois Libraries), which means Lostant patrons can participate in inter-library loans. If a patron wants a book that Lostant does not have, it can be ordered from another library and shipped to Lostant. Hubbard said more than 100 books per year are borrowed by Lostant patrons. The library has a relationship with Monster Deals Video
of Bloomington. Hubbard said the store donates a significant amount of DVDs to the library. “I just go down and get to pick out the ones I think patrons will enjoy here,” she said. There are seven members on the library board who are elected for four-year terms. Hubbard said she is always looking for volunteers who want to run programs through the library. In the past, there has been a summer reading program and a Christmas program. The library has a television that would be perfect for a popcorn and movie night, if someone would like to arrange it. The library is on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/LostantCommunity-Library/12189040782 3028?fref=ts/. The library is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday; 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday; 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday; and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Hubbard invites all area residents to stop by and see the changes that have come to the library.
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PERU – Actor, director, writer, teacher and filmmaker Duffy Hudson of New York will perform his one-man show based on the best loved children’s character, Dr. Seuss, at the LaSalle Public Library children’s department at 6:30 p.m. March 21. This fast-paced romp through the most loved and classic works of Dr. Seuss include the classics “Horton Hears a Who,” “And to Think I Saw it on Mulberry Street,” “The Sneeches,” “The Zax,” “What Was I Scared of?” and “The Big Brag.” This 45-minute free program is open to the public. The program has been made possible with a grant from the Alwin C. Carus Trust. The LaSalle Public Library is located at 305 Marquette St. in LaSalle. For more information contact the library at 815-223-2341.
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Lostant Grade School’s Poetry Patrol LOSTANT – Teacher Amy Olson and the fifthgraders surprised the school with a visit from the Poetry Patrol on Valentine’s Day. “Just as we were finishing up our Valentine’s craft, I heard a hard knock on the door and Mrs. Olson’s blowing her whistle,” said fourth-grade teacher Amy Kreiser. “I always see the students’ faces light up when they hear her whistle.” The fifth-grade class then came in the classroom and recited their poem “Smart” by Shel Silverstein. “The students memorize the poem and really emphasized reciting it with expression,” Kreiser said. Poetry Patrol started years ago when Olson was still teaching fourth
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Teacher Amy Olson’s fifth-graders recite a poem on Valentine’s Day as part of a visit from the Poetry Patrol. grade. Throughout the school year, Olson and her students select a poem to learn, and after they have mastered it, they go throughout the school sharing their poem. “I think this is a great educational activity because it
Local businesses back IVCC program OGLESBY — Students can train for a highdemand, high-pay manufacturing career in just five months through a new Illinois Valley Community College certificate program, but they have to act now – classes begin March 18. Nine district manufacturers are backing the program by pledging their interest in hiring students who complete the Certified Production Technician (CPT) Certificate, said IVCC business training specialist Jennifer Scheri. American Nickeloid, Maze Nails and Eakas of Peru, Hart Electric of Lostant, HCC of Mendota, MBL (USA) of Ottawa, and Transco, Plymouth Tube and Vactor Manufacturing of Streator have endorsed the program. “CPT certificate graduates have proven their interest and ability in manufacturing by studying the quality, safety, maintenance and electro-mechanical elements essential to our industry,” said Maze Nail’s Jim Loveland. “Manufacturers across the U.S. recognize
the value of a CPT and would seriously consider hiring these graduates.” Courses beginning March 18 and later include Introduction to Manufacturing and OSHA 10-Hour Safety, Quality and Measurement, Manufacturing Processes, Intro to Manufacturing Maintenance, Technical Mathematics I, Career Exploration and Job Seeking Skills. “A CPT prepares students for a high-performance, technologicallyadvanced production job,” said IVCC’s Director of Continuing Education and Business Services Jamie Gahm. “This is a training program for all entry-level production workers in all manufacturing sectors.” In just five months, students can acquire skills needed by local manufacturers, build a foundation for lifelong employment and obtain a nationallyrecognized, portable credential accepted across the United States, said Scheri. For information, contact Elaine Novak at 815-224-0483 or Elaine_ novak@ivcc.edu.
improves students’ public speaking as well as teaches students about poetic elements such as rhyme and rhythm,” Olson said. One of the students’ favorite aspects of this project is to keep the poem a big secret and surprise
the school. “I love going around and surprising people, and we learn the poem so fast,” said fifth-grader Ethan Phillips. “It’s just fun to put on a show!” said fifth-grader Jacob Wiesbrock.
IVCC open house set OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College will offer an open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 19 in Room C316. Prospective students will receive information about IVCC programs and services including financial aid
and transfer information. Students will also have an opportunity to meet current students and tour the campus. Refreshments will be provided, and there is no charge to attend. Students should RSVP online at www.ivcc.edu or by calling 815-224-0439.
Curling event planned HENRY – The 4-H Federation is sponsoring a day of curling. Four-H families are invited to participate in a multi-county curling event on March 17 from noon to 4 p.m. The curling event will take place at the Waltham Curling Club in Triumph. Participants will have the chance to learn about and to try curling, followed by pizza. Participants should dress warmly and bring a pair of very clean soled shoes (rocks and dirt ruin the ice). Advanced
registration is required. To register, call the Marshall-Putnam Extension office at 309 364-2356. Directions to Waltham Curling Club can be found on the website, http://www.waltham curling.org/. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate please indicate when calling/ registering. If you have questions or need more information, call University of Illinois Extension – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit at 309-364-2356.
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Annual Lighted Way dinner planned LASALLE — The annual co-sponsored Lighted Way/ Uptown Grill spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be held from 4:30 to 8 p.m. April 8 at the Uptown Grill in LaSalle. Tickets may be purchased from Lighted Way by calling the school at 815-224-1345 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets can also be purchased at the door. The donation for the dinner is $8. Carry-outs will be available. Dinner chairman is Jane Duncan Wamhoff.
Couples in Christ Bible study group TONICA – Immanuel Lutheran Church is hosting a Bible study for couples at 5:30 p.m. every third Sunday of each month in the basement of the church. The first meeting of the group will be March 17. There will be food, fellowship, and of course, Bible study. Reservations are asked if possible, so that food can be ordered appropriately. Contact Bob Ashley at 815-252-2042 or the Rev. Roger Helgren at 815-488-3231.
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Lunch menus March 18 – Italian dunkers, Bosco cheese sticks, carrots, celery with dip, orange smiles. March 19 – Breaded or grilled chicken patty with bun, baked beans, apples with caramel sauce.
peanut butter and jelly, salad with dressings, fruit cup, garlic bread. March 21 – Cheesy ham and potato soup or peanut butter and jelly, broccoli and cauliflower with dip, fruit cup, crackers, banana bread. March 22 – Cheese or pepperoni pizza or catfish nuggets, salad with dressings, grape escapes.
Activities March 18 – PE roller skating. March 19 – PE roller skating; 4 p.m., softball vs. Flanagan at home. March 20 – PE roller skating; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 2013-14 pre-K/kindergarten registration in office. March 21 – PE roller skating; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 2013-14 pre-K/kindergarten registration in office. March 22 – PE roller skating.
Lostant Grade School Breakfast menus Lunch menus March 18 – Oatmeal, various cold cereals. March 19 – Biscuits and gravy, various cold cereals. March 20 – French toast, various cold cereals. March 21 – Sausage and cheese biscuit, various cold cereals. March 22 – Breakfast pizza, various cold cereals.
March 18 – Beef and noodles, peas, bread, butter, peaches, milk. March 19 – Chicken quesadillas, corn, salad, apricot, milk. March 20 – Sloppy joes on buns, tater tots, green beans, pears, milk. March 21 – Spaghetti, salad, carrots, bread, butter, pineapple, milk. March 22 – Pizza, salad, corn, Bosco stick with sauce, mixed fruit, milk.
Putnam County Achievement Services March 18 — Chili con carne with beans, zucchini, tropical fruit, fruit juice, cornbread. March 19 — Salisbury steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, sliced beets, apricot halves, wheat bread. March 20 — Happy Birthday! Pork roast with gravy, sweet potatoes, peas and mushrooms, pineapple chunks, cookie and cream cake, bread. March 21 — Meat lasagna, carrots, diced pears, fruit juice, wheat bread. March 22 — Seasoned tilapia, hash browns, broccoli, fruited yogurt, tartar sauce, wheat bread.
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Recipe Corner With spring and the Easter season upon us, salads seem like they need to start showing up on our dinner tables again. Here are a couple of recipes I enjoy, and I think you will too.
Springtime Potato Salad 6 cups diced peeled cooked potatoes 4 hard boiled eggs, chopped 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped sweet pickles 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup chopped radishes 1/2 cup mayonnaise
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PERU – “First Aid for Suicide” is the title of a suicide prevention workshop that will be taught by the Living Works suicide intervention training company March 23-24 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru. The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance that meets twice a month at IVCH is sponsoring the workshop, which uses the ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills) training model to teach students how to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. ASIST workshops are intended for emergency service workers, counselors, teachers, ministers, mental health practitioners, community volunteers, hotline volunteers and anyone who might be concerned about family or friends. Licensed professionals can earn 16 CEUs for attending the workshop at IVCH. ASIST training is being offered to professionals for a fee of $225. A special reduced rate for students and the general public is offered at $125. The fee includes lunch both days, workshop materials and certification. For information or to reserve a spot, email Holly Cherry at holly@spsamerica.org or call 630-482-9699, ext. 227.
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Legals NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON MULTI-TOWNSHIP BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Farm Ridge-Vermillion-Deer Park Multi-Township Assessment District, in the County of LaSalle, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2013 and ending March 31, 2014, will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection at 823 N 19th Road, Tonica, IL from and after 6:00 p.m., March 12, 2013. Notice is further given hereby that a pubic hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held on March 12, 2013 at the Vermillion Township Building, Lowell, IL. Lloyd Vogel, Supervisor Tina Busch, Clerk Published in the Tonica News Mar. 15, 2013. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation
Ordinance for the Town of Vermillion, County of LaSalle, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2013 and ending March 31, 2014, will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection at the home of Tina Busch, Clerk of said District, from and after 6:00 p.m., March 12, 2013. Notice is further given hereby that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 7:00 p.m. on the 16th day of April 2013 at the Vermillion Township Hall, in the Vermillion District and the final hearing and action on this Ordinance will be taken at a meeting to be held at the Township Hall at 7:00 p.m., the 14th day of May 2013. Dated this 4th day of February, 2013. Lloyd Vogel, Supervisor Tina Busch, Clerk Published in the Tonica News Mar. 15, 2013. ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Notice is hereby given to the legal voters, residents of the Township of Vermillion, in the County of LaSalle, State of Illinois, that the Annual Township Meeting of said District will take place on April 16, 2013 being the third Tuesday of said month at the hour of 7:00 p.m., at the Township Hall for the transaction of the miscellaneous business of said township and after a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of officers, set monthly meeting dates and times, and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting. Dated this 4th day of February, 2013. Lloyd Vogel, Supervisor Tina Busch, Clerk Published in the Tonica News Mar. 15, 2013. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordianance for the Road Purposes of the Vermillion District, in the County of LaSalle, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2013 and ending March 31, 2014, will be on file and conveniently available for pubic inspection at the home of Tina Busch, Clerk of said District, from and after 6:00 p.m. march 12, 2013. Notice is further given hereby that a public
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be held at the Township Hall at 7:00 p.m., the 14th day of May, 2013. Dated this 4th day of February, 2013. Lloyd Vogel, Supervisor Tina Busch, Clerk Published in the Tonica News Mar. 15, 2013.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LA SALLE COUNTY - OTTAWA, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Terrill J. Heroux a/k/a Terrill Heroux a/k/a Terrill J. Heroux Sr.; et. al. DEFENDANTS 12 CH 00397 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/8/2012, the Sheriff of LaSalle County, Illinois will on 4/11/13 at the hour of 8:00 a.m. at Governmental Complex North Lobby 707 Etna Road Ottawa, IL 61350, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of LaSalle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 32 NORTH, RANGE 2, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 16; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 06 SECONDS WEST 1352.39 FEET ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SAID SECTION TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 06 SECONDS WEST 315.00 FEET ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 16; THENCE DUE NORTH 345.76 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST 315.00 FEET; THENCE DUE SOUTH 345.76 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL SITUATED IN VERMILLION TOWNSHIP; SITUATED IN LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 26-16-401-000 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2103 E. 875th Road Tonica, IL 61370 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, 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 successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of
evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-24800. I510188 Published in the Tonica News Mar. 1, 8 and 15, 2013. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ) AGNES M. GLUPCZYNSKI, Deceased. ) No. 13-P-36 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Agnes M. Glupczynski, 1251 LaHarpe Street, LaSalle, Illinois, 61301 on January 9, 2013. Letters of office were issued on February 19, 2013 to Wayne Paprocki, 3639 Pebble Beach Road, North Brook, Illinois, 60062-3109, as executor, whose attorney is James A. Andreoni of Perona, Peterlin, Andreoni & Brolley, LLC, 4110 Progress Boulevard, Peru, Illinois, 61354. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, LaSalle County Courthouse, 119 West Madison Street, Ottawa, Illinois, 61350, or with the representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of first publication of this notice. If claim notice is personally mailed or delivered to a creditor of the above estate, then the claim must be filed in the above entitled cause within three months from the date of mailing or delivery, whichever is later. Any claim not filed within the above periods are barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representatives and to the Attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. Wayne Paprocki, Executor of the Estate of Agnes M. Glupczynski, Deceased c/o Perona, Peterlin, Andreoni & Brolley, LLC James A. Andreoni 4110 Progress Boulevard Peru, IL 61354 Published in the Tonica News Mar. 3, 8 and 15, 2013. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ) AGNES M. GLUPCZYNSKI, Deceased. ) No. 13-P-36 NOTICE TO HEIRS AND LEGATEES WILL ADMITTED Notice is given to unknown heirs of Agnes M. Glupczynski, deceased, who are heirs or legatees in the above proceeding to probate a will and whose name or address is not stated in the petition to admit the will to probate, that an order was entered by the court on February 19, 2013, 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 of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/6-21). You also have the right under 81- of the Probate act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/8-1) to contest the validity of the will be filing a petition with the court within 6 months after admission of the will to probate. James A. Andreoni Attorney for the Agnes M. Glupczynski Estate 4110 Progress Boulevard Peru, IL 61354 Phone: (815) 224-4102 Published in the Tonica News Mar. 1, 8 and 15, 2013.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LA SALLE COUNTY - OTTAWA, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A. ) PLAINTIFF ) VS ) Terrill J. Heroux a/k/a Terrill Heroux a/k/a ) Terrill J. Heroux Sr.; et. al. ) DEFENDANTS ) 12 CH 00397 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/8/2012, the Sheriff of LaSalle County, Illinois will on 4/11/13 at the hour of 8:00 a.m. at Governmental Complex North Lobby 707 Etna Road Ottawa, IL 61350, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of LaSalle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 26-16-401-000 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2103 E. 875th Road Tonica, IL 61370 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, 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 successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-24800. I510188 Published in the Tonica News Mar. 1, 8 and 15, 2013.