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Freddie W. Banks (nee Wells), age 98, of Braidwood, IL formerly of Savannah, GA, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. Arrangements

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AUDREY B. BERG Born: Sept. 4, 1926 Died: Feb. 20, 2015

Audrey B. Berg (nee Freye), age 88, passed away Friday, February 20, 2015, at Park Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born September 4, 1926, to Albert Freye and Lillian (nee Geske) Mize and raised by extended family in the Joliet area.

Survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Orland Berg; daughter, Karen of Overland Park, Kansas; son, James (Connie) of Minooka; one grandson, Christopher (Aimee) of Minooka; one granddaughter, Sheri (Eddie) Chartrand of Joliet; three great-grandchildren, Dawson Berg, Sophia and Benjamin Chartrand; two brothers, Lawrence (Sharon) and Fredrick (Billy) Mize and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceded in death by an infant daughter; her parents; step-father, Clifford Mize; sister, Beverly (Poppe); and brothers, Albert and Richard Freye. Audrey and Orland met while they were both working for the Frankfort Sale Plane Company prior to Orland’s deployment. Audrey and Orland were married after his return from WWII, February 15, 1947, where they moved to the rural Plattville/ Minooka area where Audrey lived independently with her husband until her death. Retired from the USDA-Kendall County ASCS Office after 22 years.

WILMA J. CHRISTIANSEN Born: June 22, 1930 Died: Feb. 21, 2015

Wilma June Christiansen, 84, of Dwight passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2015, at Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Care Center, Dwight, IL. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 26, 2015. A funeral service will follow visitation at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Dwight, IL, with the Rev. Kurt Hoover officiating. Interment at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Dwight.

Family suggests memorials in lieu of flowers be made to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Wilma was born on June 22, 1930, to Arica and Henry Powell Johnson. She married Douglas Christiansen on November 11, 1950.

The couple first resided at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri during Doug’s military service. Following his

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ON THE COVER Alyssa Rossi of Minooka attended the Prom Expo on Saturday where girls were invited to take home a free prom dress after attending a presentation on dating safety with a staff member from Guardian Angel Home in Joliet.

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military tenure, the couple moved to Dwight, Ill. where they have resided to the present. She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Kim (Dr. Scott) Carlson of Washington, IL, and Dee (Bruce) Phillips of St. Anne, IL. Three grandchildren, Kristin and John Koth, Kaitlin Carlson, and Jeff Carlson; a brother, Wayne Johnson, Pacifica, CA; and one sister-in-law, Joyce Christiansen of Dwight.

She is preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Wanda May; a brother-in-law, Jerry Christiansen; and a sister-in-law, Maria Johnson.

Wilma was an active member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School, directed the choir, and served on the church board.

She was elected for several terms as a member of the Dwight Library Board.

She worked at the Dwight Township High School in their cafeteria services, she served as a waitress, and was a secretary for Keith Miller’s State Farm Insurance Agency for many years.

Hager Memorial Home in charge of arrangements Condolences may be left at hagermemorial.com.

COREY S. JOHNSON Corey Scott Johnson, 18, of Morris, passed away at home on Saturday, February 21, 2015.

Arrangements are pending with U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home.

R. STEVE JUDY

Born: May 12, 1945; in Pekin, IL Died: Jan. 29, 2015; in Morris, IL

(nee Rees) and Robert Judy, and was raised and educated in Plainfield, a 1963 graduate of Plainfield High School.

Beloved husband of 29 years to Carol (nee Robey) Judy of Morris; dear brother of Rodger (Jane) Judy of Joliet and Cheryl (Bill) Pommerening of Plainfield. Fond uncle of Michelle (Kevin) Hattemer, Stacy Judy, Michael Judy; Brent (Magen) Pommerening and Allison (Rob) McElfresh. Great uncle of Jack and Regan Hattemer; Drake and Duke Pommerening; Natalie and Brooklyn McElfresh. Also surviving are a sister in law, Kathy Robey and his faithful canine companion, Silvie.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by Carol’s parents, Russell and Bernice Robey; and two brothers-in-law, Russell and Daniel Robey. Steve retired from Ameristar Casino where he enjoyed his occupation as a Pit Boss. He was previously employed at Harrah’s Casino in Joliet, and in his younger years as a stockbroker with the former Oberweis Securities. He was also an avid golf enthusiast. As it was Steve’s wish, cremation rites have been accorded.

All friends and relatives are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday, February 28, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, 1650 W. Route 6, Morris, IL. Pastor Steve Larson will officiate. A reception will follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. For information: (815) 942-5040 or www.fredcdames.com

R. Steve Judy, age 69, of Morris and formerly of Plainfield, IL, died peacefully, Thursday, January 29, 2015, at the Morris Hospital after a valiant battle against cancer. He was born May 12, 1945, in Pekin, IL to the late Carolyn

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She is an honorary member of the USS Samuel B. Roberts, in memory of her father who was killed in combat during WWII. Audrey B. Berg will lie in state at Plattville Lutheran Church, 5475 Bell Road, Minooka, IL 60447, on Thursday, February 26, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. until time of her funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Bret Reedy officiating. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials in her name to the Plattville Lutheran Church would be appreciated.

Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, Morris Chapel in charge of arrangements.

For more information: (815) 9425040 or visit her Book of Memories at www.fredcdames.com

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First-time event helps to prepare 20 participants for real life, relationships

By HEIDI LITCHFIELD hlitchfield@shawmedia.com MORRIS – Macy Hively, a senior at Morris Community High School, was aware of abuse in teenage relationships, but learned Saturday that many in those relationships fail to see it.

“I’m pretty much aware of abuse,” she said. “When they are in the relationship, though, they can’t see it for themselves. Often, others can notice what’s going on first.”

Hively was among the 20 Grundy County girls who attended Saturday the inaugural Prom Expo, hosted by the Grundy County No Tolerance Task Force, Guardian Angel Community Services and Grundy County State’s Attorney’s Justice Assistance Board.

Participants had to attend an hour-long presentation on dating safety and listen to information from the health department on sexually transmitted diseases before shopping for dresses, and accessories and meeting with a makeup artist and hair stylists to determine what would look best on prom night.

With tears nearly running down her cheeks, Coal City

High School senior Abigayl Taylor tried on jewelry to match the flowing red prom gown she had on. It was the dress and accessories she could take home free of charge.

“I feel like crying, I’m so happy,” she said. “I’ve never felt like this before.”

Dresses and accessories such as jewelry, shoes and purses were donated to the NTTF by Guardian Angel Community Services, local stores and residents.

“We got a lot of response, and some of the dresses still have tags on them,” said Paula Goodwin, NTTF coordinator.

Goodwin hopes those attending went home with more than prom goodies. She wanted them to learn how they could protect themselves on prom night, and in relationships as they move forward.

“It really opened my eyes to abuse in a relationship,” Taylor said after the presentation.

“I think it’s a great thing they are doing.”

Alyssa Rossi of Minooka attended the event after finding out about it through her job at Elegant Escapes, one of the vendors presenting at the expo.

ABOVE: Nina Venziano and Holly Mathews of Minooka work with a volunteer to pick out dresses on Saturday at the inaugural Prom Expo held at the Grundy County Administration Building in Morris.

LEFT: Claire Dobry of Minooka helps classmate Ashley More try on a bracelet at the inaugural Prom Expo.

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LOCAL NEWS Common Core forum brings out parents and educators

By HEIDI LITCHFIELD hlitchfield@shawmedia.com MINOOKA – Several residents of the 75th District attended a legislative event discussing common core in schools by state Rep. John Anthony, R-Plainfield, on Monday at Minooka Community High School, Central Campus.

“During my campaign, walking door to door I heard this issue a lot,” Anthony said. “They asked “What is the state was going to do about common core?’”

A panel of speakers was made up of Kelly Caraynoff, a mother who homeschools her children; Darcie Kubinski, former school principal; DJ Skogsberg, superintendent of District 90 in Lockport; and Jessica Handy with Stand for Children Illinois. Handy, who is a common core supporter, said Illinois had the worst standards in the nation, they weren’t clear and not rigorous. “The old standards were poor,” Handy said. “Common Core is a step up no matter what.”

Caraynoff said it may not be a mistake if the child started with the common core curriculum in kindergarten, but when it’s thrown at the children after they’ve been taught other methods, it’s more difficult for the children.

She explained her child was taught one way for four years while still in public schools and then when he went to fifth grade and the rules were changed. He was told he was doing it wrong if not done the new way.

Kubinski said she doesn’t feel that having the standards is a mistake, her children who attend a private school, have the same standards but are being implemented in a different way. Anthony asked the speakers how it would impact the special needs community.

Kubinski said one of her biggest concerns is that teachers won’t know how to differentiate their teaching models to fit the needs of the students.

“Common Core Standards is being addressed in the IEP, I think that is a good thing,” Kubinski said. “Teachers are crying out about a lack of resources. My fear is they will remove (special needs) kids from the classroom, which would be moving backwards.”

Skogsberg said he understands it is frustrating as an educator and as a parent, however he believes common core will bring about more in-depth teaching instead of the regurgitation of facts and memorization of facts.

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some of the understanding they already had through research, but it still left them with questions.

“They made the distinction tonight between standards and curriculum, but they haven’t addressed how they will address that,” Mike Folsom said.

Minooka resident David Nelson said the panel didn’t address the questions he and his wife had. “They didn’t answer the questions, instead they talked in circles,” Nelson said. “They talked as if they Heidi Litchfield – hlitchfield@shawmedia.com were talking to educators in(Left to Right): Darcie Kubinski, Rep. John Anthony, Jessica Handy, and stead of concerned parents.”

DJ Skogsberg address the communities questions on common core at Anthony said he felt this a legislative meeting held at Minooka Community High School - Cen- was a good start to the ongotral Campus in Minooka Monday night. ing discussions and he has a event, while they disagreed on college and careers when they better understanding of the some aspects of common core, graduate. questions the residents have. such as the way it is being imMike and Jessica Folsom, He said he thinks the mixplemented, they agreed that parents who have chosen to ture of people that attended, standards need to be higher so homeschool their children, both parents and educators, the children can compete for said the forum reinforced raised interesting questions.

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Landowners group appeals Clean Line decision ComEd also has appealed state’s OK, claims project approval is ‘premature’

By CHRISTINA CHAPMAN–VAN YPEREN cchapman@shawmedia.com OTTAWA – A group representing landowners affected by the proposed Rock Island Clean Line project in Illinois has appealed an Illinois Commerce Commission decision approving the project.

The Illinois Landowners Alliance filed an appeal Feb. 17 in the Third District Appellate Court in Ottawa asking for a review of the ICC’s November decision allowing Rock Island Clean Line to construct and operate an electric transmission line and of its January denial of requests for rehearing, according to the petition to review.

“Too many aspects of the

ICC’s final order put landowner rights, livelihoods and investments at risk,” Curt Jacobs, an ILA board member, said in a news release from Block RICL. “Whatever the outcome of RICL, it will set case law and precedent for future private companies hoping to grab rights to our private property.”

The project involves channeling 3,500 megawatts of wind energy from Iowa to Illinois through a series of aboveground transmission lines.

RICL has proposed constructing a $300 million converter station in Grundy County.

The station would be the end point for a 500-mile direct current energy transmission line where the energy could be converted into alternate

current electricity and injected into the power grid, servicing areas throughout the Midwest and to the East Coast.

Before reaching the station, the transmission line would cut through numerous Illinois and Iowa farms, including some within Grundy County.

“What has been filed in court is really procedural at this time and we don’t know the details of the appeal,” Amy Kurt of RICL said Monday afternoon. “We will continue to monitor it.”

“The ICC did a thorough review of the case over a twoyear process,” she continued.

“We are very pleased and encouraged with the ICC’s unanimous approval of the project.”

ComEd also has appealed the ICC decision.

“ComEd certainly does not oppose renewable energy or merchant transmission

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“Whatever the outcome of RICL, it will set case law and precedent for future private companies hoping to grab rights to our private property.”

Curt Jacobs ILA board member

projects, however, as ComEd pointed out throughout the ICC proceeding, RICL has not provided enough information about the specific project right now to, among other things, whether RICL actually will build the project,” ComEd spokeswoman Elizabeth Keating said in a statement.

“Until important economic and operating uncertainties are resolved and protections against excessive customer

costs are strengthened, approval is premature and potentially poses a risk to customers. It may well be that this project makes a lot of sense – we just don’t believe that RICL has provided sufficient information and protections to justify approval at this early date,” the statement continued.

The ILA represents more than half the landowners affected by the Illinois portion of the project, according to the news release.

It states RICL’s routing for the project is based on a “flawed study” and that the ICC failed to consult with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources in making its decision.

In addition, the ILA contends RICL failed to prove the project is necessary or that it is capable of financing the construction, according to the news release.

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Church dinner teaches about world hunger

By JEAN TYRELL Shaw Media correspondent MORRIS – For one third of the world’s people, a meal of rice and dirty water may be the day’s only ration.

Members of the First United Methodist Church of Morris Junior High Youth Group demonstrated this Sunday night to an attentive crowd at a World Hunger Dinner. Participants, who paid $15 a ticket, didn’t know before “dinner” that not everyone who attended would share equally in the meal served.

The 80 guests took part in a role-playing activity, with about half the group sitting on the floor and eating a meager meal of rice and water. The awareness that much of the world’s people exist on such little food hit home.

“Most of the world is poor.

I never knew this much,” said 9-year-old Jacob Nadess.

In contrast to the malnourished group, about 10 participants were served a well-balanced meal at a table; this

group drew tickets to be part of the 10 percent of the world that does not have to worry about food.

Ian Wilkinson from the youth group explained to the crowd that this upper-income group eats well and has secure housing and access to education.

Kaitlyn Ehrler, 11, ended up in the middle-income group, with adequate food resources this time. Last fall during a trial run of the dinner, she ate rice and “dirty” water.

“It was kinda gross. ... You had to use your fingers to eat it. I’m just glad we didn’t get dirty water [tonight]. I’d get sick of eating rice every day,” she said.

Kaitlyn was more than happy when her grandfather, Duane Ehrler, who roleplayed a Dominican Republic resident, rose from his low food status and moved to her middle-class circle. Participants were told this can happen when people get access to better employment, which

Duane did.

“This is an eye-opener,” he said. “It brings reality to the situation [of poverty in the world].”

And like most of the other participants, he expressed gratitude for what he had.

“When you get down to it, this is another step to respecting what we do have on Earth,” Duane Ehrler said.

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Continued from page 3 “I learned more safety precautions and red flag signs,” she said.

Goodwin said she believed it was a successful event.

“The looks on the girls’ faces says it all,” she said. “If we made one girl happy, I’m happy.”

In addition to girls going home with prom essentials, they also had the opportunity to get in on raffle items, including prom tickets, vouchers for flowers and hair appointments, as well as other donated items.

The event previously was held in different towns in the county, and students sat through a twohour presentation before they could shop.

Goodwin said the multiple expos were harder because they had to find volunteers for each location.

“We will continue with the expo style presentation,” Goodwin said.

Some of the girls talked about being shocked by the forms of abuse, Goodwin said, and she’s glad they could take the knowledge away from the Guardian Angel Community Services presentation.

Paige Fenili of Minooka gets her hair done Saturday by Sadie Muzzey with Franklin Cosmetology Institute at the inaugural NTTF Prom Expo.

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Continued from page 7 of the Food Resource Bank – the beneficiary of the night’s donations – told the crowd not to feel guilty about America’s bounty.

Instead, he advised participants to “turn the guilt around. Look at all people as God’s children and have the wherewithal to make things better. [We can be] doing something tonight to help them get out of poverty.”

Becky Thomas, who coordinated the evening’s program, got the idea from her daughter Maggie, who participated in a Hunger Dinner at a youth leadership conference. Becky said she will provide guidelines to other groups interested in making people aware of world hunger.

Becky also told the crowd the Food Resource Bank teaches agricultural practices rather than giving handouts to people in developing nations.

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Jacqueline Jollay serves a bowl of rice during the World Hunger Dinner at the First United Methodist Church on Sunday. the church’s donations will support is in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Along with Thing 1 and Thing 2, the Cat surprised the children as Sally cautioned him to behave. Children squealed in delight as the Cat jumped on desks, threw crayons, and emptied tissue boxes, ultimately creating disarray in the classrooms, according

to a news release from White Oak Elementary School.

Associate Principal Chris Popidinski warned the classes through the intercom of the pending visit. He urged teachers to call the office if they happened to see him. The Cat needed to serve a detention for the messes that he was making. “The Cat made a huge mess and didn’t even clean it up,” said kindergarten student Haley Reed in the release.

The Cat in the Hat’s visit for Dr. Seuss Day was just one of Morris Elementary School District’s early literacy events aimed at fostering a great appreciation of books in children, according to the release.

The Morris Kiwanis read to classrooms Friday as well and Clifford’s Early Reader Book Fair was open to students and families, providing valuable books for early and intermediate readers.

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sectional contenders to join the Sweet Sixteen and play for the HELEN KOEHLER state championship Born: Aug. 2, 1925; in Velpen, IN in Champaign, Il. The Died: Feb. 21, 2015; in Dwight, IL team was comprised of 10 boys from a Helen Koehler, 89, Dwight, passed class of only 45, and away Saturday, February 21, 2015, at with total enrollment Heritage Health, Dwight. Services will of only 96 pupils the be private. Helen was born on August school was the small2, 1925, in Velpen, IN to L.E. Chamness est in state history to enter the finals. and Frances (Arnold) Chamness. She Playing against schools many times married Raymond E. Koehler on Seplarger, the Reed Custer Comets fought tember 23, 1944. Helen is survived by through to the championship game, her brother, Paul (Virginia) Chamness. finishing second in a close game with She is preceded in death by a Dundee, one of the biggest schools in brother, a sister, her parents and her the state. husband. Condolences may be made Edwin enlisted in the Army April 22, at Hagermemorial.com.

1941 and was Honorably Discharged September 23, 1945. While in the Army he received the American Defense EDITH LUND Service Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Born: Sept. 26, 1925; in Minier, IL Ribbon with two Bronze Battle Stars, NICK P. SIMOV Died: Feb. 20, 2015; in Dwight, IL Philippine Liberation Ribbon, four Overseas Service Bars, one Service Strip Nick P. Simov, 73; Dear husband of Edith Lund, 89, and Good Conduct Medal. In later years Dwight, passed away Barbara nee Donnici; Loving father he enjoyed the game of golf, and was of Donka, John and Peter Simov and with her family by proud to have made a hole in one at grandfather of Steven Nikolov. her side on Friday, Dwight Country Club. March 18, 1943, Visitation was Sunday, Feb. 22nd February 20, 2015, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Edwin married Margaret Brancato of at Heritage Health, Coal City, Illinois. Upon discharge from Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Dwight. the Army they made their home in Coal Visitation will take place on Tuesday, Norridge. Funeral service continued at City, Illinois. Edwin was employed and the funeral home on Monday at 11:00 February 24, 2015, from 4:00 to 7:00 retired from Caterpillar, Joliet, Illinois in p.m. at Hager Memorial Home, Dwight. a.m. followed by a procession to Mt. 1981 after working there for 28 years.

Carmel Cemetery for interment.

There will be a service on Wednesday, Surviving are his son, Edwin (Susan) Info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumFebruary 25, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at St. P. Viglia Jr., Bourbonnais, Illinois; and berlandchapels.com Peter’s Lutheran Church, Dwight. daughter, Janis (A.J.) Gagliardo of Edith was born on September 26, Coal City, Illinois; four grandchildren, 1925, in Minier, IL to Ira and Eathel HolJill Gagliardo of Seattle, Washington, EDWIN P. VIGLIA SR. lis. She moved to Dwight as a young Deanna Cisneros of Swansboro, North child and attended the Dorman School Born: Nov. 15, 1919; in Braidwood, IL Carolina, Edwin (Caroline) Viglia III of and graduated from DTHS in 1943. She Died: Feb. 22, 2015; in Bourbonnais, IL Kankakee, Illinois and Aron Gagliardo married Henry T. Lund at St. Peter’s (Lawanda Velez) of Coal City, Illinois; Edwin P. Viglia Sr., age 95, of Coal Lutheran Church on May 6, 1951. They four great-grandchildren, Abigail and City, Illinois, passed away Sunday, had eight children. Edith is survived Nicholas Viglia and Isabella and Gabriel February 22 at Bickford House of by her husband, Henry; daughters, Cisneros, with another expected in Beverly Esposito, Pontaic, Kathi (Dave) Bourbonnais.

April; sisters-in-law, Avis Brancato and He was born November 15, 1919, in Dockstader, Yorkville, Chris Andersen, Edith Kinsella and numerous nieces Braidwood, Illinois, where he attended and nephews. He was preceded in Orlando, FL; sons, William (Debbie), Thomas (Kim), John, all of Dwight and the Braidwood School System. He death by his wife, Margaret; his parplayed forward with the famous Todd (Amy) of Kankakee. She is also ents, Angelina Viglia, Dominic (Viola) Braidwood basketball team of 1938 survived by her grandchildren, Hollis Viglia; brother, Ronald Viglia; and and Anneke Esposito, Dan Lund, Mag- which went to the state tournament sister-in-law, Lucille Viglia. Visitation gie (Dean) Christensen, Branden Pettit, by beating all district, regional, and • Continued from page 2

Kyle (Mandy),Kelsey and Colin Lund, Kelli, Ryan and Heidi Dockstader, Charlie and MandyAndersen, Alyssa and Aaron Lund; one great grandson, Clay Lund; and sister, Norma Flynn, Minooka. Preceding her in death are her parents, son, Theodore Lund; and a sister, Betty Simpson. Edith was co-founder of the Dwight Township High School Athletic Booster Club. She was also a long time member of Comforter’s Inc. quilters at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.

She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She never missed a game, match or concert if her kids were playing. She loved to read, travel and do crossword puzzles.

Memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church or Comforter’s Inc. Condolences may be made at Hagermemorial.com.

will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service 11:00 a.m. at Reeves Funeral Home, 75 North Broadway in Coal City. Rev. Robert Noesen will officiate and burial will be in Braceville-Gardner Cemetery. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be: Jill Gagliardo, Aron Gagliardo, Deanna Cisneros, Edwin Viglia III, Carolyn Viglia, Phil McLuckie, Rich McLuckie, Brad Brancato and Nick Kinsella. Preferred memorials may be made to: The American Diabetes Association, The American Heart Association or to Hospice of Kankakee Valley. Friends may sign the online guest book or send private condolences to the family by logging onto: www.

ReevesFuneral.com Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Coal City. (815-634-2125)

Austill-Walker. He was a member of the West Lisbon Church, the A.P.A. and was life long die hard Cub fan. He is survived by his five children, Crystal (fianc e, Lloyd Priebe) Walker of Sandwich, Jennifer Walker of Yorkville, Jason Walker of Aurora, Jacob Lavezzi of Marseilles, Tanya (Brian) Funk of Morris; his mother, Vonda walker of Lisbon; twelve grandchildren, Emma, April, Amaya, Jake, Jasmine, Monica, Jason Jr., Xavier, Michael, Nina, Brianna, Hunter; four siblings, Nels (sandy) Walker of Boonville, IN., Sherri (Steve) Spangler of Marseilles, Debbie (Steve) Brykczynski of Lisbon and Robert Walker of Lisbon. He was preceded in death by a nephew, Adam Walker.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 25th at the Gabel-Dunn Funeral Home Ltd. In Newark. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the West Lisbon Church with Pastor Rex Howe and Pastor Steve Lombardo II officiating.

Interment will be at the West Lisbon Cemetery. The family encourages that people attending the visitation THOMAS L. WALKER or funeral wear red & blue or Chicago Born: Sept. 15, 1959; in Morris, IL Cubs apparel in Tom’s honor.

Died: Feb. 20, 2015; in Toluca, IL Pallbearers will be Jason Walker, Jake Lavazzi, Lloyd Priebe, Robert Walker, Thomas L. Walker, 55, of Lisbon died Erik Spangler, Brandon Partridge and Friday, February 20, 2015, at the Arba Justin Walker. Memorials may be Care Center in Toluca. Tom was born directed to the family. www.dunnfamiSeptember 15, 1959, in Morris to Vonda lyfuneralhome.com.

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OPINION Rauner’s budget has ‘booby traps’ After he was elected, but before he was sworn in to office, Bruce Rauner repeatedly lambasted Gov. Pat Quinn and the legislative Democrats for passing a “booby trap” budget that was about to blow up in the state’s collective face.

Rauner was absolutely right. Last year’s budget was irresponsible and didn’t deal with the reality of the expiring income tax hike. As a result, the state’s budget is in a terribly deep hole right now.

But did Rauner really make all the “tough choices” necessary to get us out of that hole during his budget address as he promised? Well, he sure proposed a lot of cuts.

But he planted at least one major booby trap himself.

As you may already know, Rauner proposed a pension reform plan that he says would save at least $2.2 billion in the first year.

Set aside the fact that both Rep. Elaine Nekritz and Sen. Daniel Biss, who both worked very hard on the Legislature’s pension reform law, cannot fathom how Rauner’s proposal to move every state employee and public school teacher into the lower-cost “Tier Two” pension plan on July 1 will actually save that much money in the first year, or “immediately” knock $25 billion off the state’s massive unfunded liability. The problem with the plan is that he’s counting on that $2.2 billion “savings” to help balance the budget next fiscal year. All those who believe that a judge won’t almost immediately stop the plan’s implementation, as another judge did to the last pension reform law, please raise their hands. Anybody? Hello?

I didn’t think so.

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This fiscal year’s budget plan moved spending off budget, which created gigantic holes in next fiscal year’s budget.

But Rauner did the exact same thing last week with employee group health insurance. The state’s backlog is about a billion dollars. Some providers aren’t being paid for a year. But Rauner would increase that backlog by up to $700 million by cutting the money spent on health insurance next fiscal year and not dealing with projected cost increases. His “savings” are completely illusory.

The state eliminated Medicaid funding for dental services a few years ago. It was restored when Democrats, with plenty of evidence, claimed the cut was actually leading to higher costs elsewhere in the Medicaid budget.

Rauner wants to eliminate it again. The bottom line here is that no matter whatever else you read or hear, this budget is neither honest nor real.

After two years of avoiding any sort of detailed questions about his budget plans while on the campaign trail, Rauner basically punted the entire budget to the General Assembly last week. And it’s difficult to have much confidence in those particular folks after how badly they screwed up this year’s budget.

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Coalers win 3 titles in state championship Rivera, Minnick, Jurzak combined match school title record in 2008

By CURT HERRON cherron@shawmedia.com CHAMPAIGN – Corey Jurzak’s attempt at a back flip after capturing his first state wrestling title was a bit off, but that was one of few missteps for Coal City during the finals of the IHSA Class 1A finals at State Farm Center.

Jurzak, who lost title matches the past two years, got the ball rolling for the Coalers, later received championships from Joey Rivera and Cody Minnick.

That capped a great tournament for coach Mark Masters’ program, which also received a third-place effort from Riley Kauzlaric and a fifth-place showing from Jake Frost.

The three titles tie the school record set in 2008 when Lance Evans, Chase Odeen and Noah Roseland all won titles.

In the 132 pound finals, Jurzak jumped out to a 4-1 lead after one period and went on to capture an 8-4 victory over Dakota’s Andrew Wenger to improve to 46-1 on the season.

“After coming close in my sophomore year and even closer last year, I knew what I had to do to come home with the first-place medal,” Jurzak

“Corey, Joey and me were battling every day in the room to get better.

It was just about getting better every day.”

Cody Minnick Coal City wrestling senior

said. “We’ve been strong the last few years with three finalists. I couldn’t have done this without all my practice partners.”

Rivera, who has a 45-4 record, looked to be on the ropes in the second period when he trailed Litchfield’s Colin Davidson, 5-2. But the Coaler junior turned the tables and recorded a pin in 2:32 to capture his first title.

“It feels great to know that my hard work paid off,” Rivera said. “I’m extremely happy, I don’t know how else to describe it. Corey got us off to a good start and got the momentum on our side. I knew that I couldn’t get psyched out and just had to wrestle my match.”

Minnick, who is 50-1, won his second straight title when

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Minooka’s Carson Oughton (left) wrestles Plainfield Central’s Sam Lee during a match last season. Oughton finished third in the state in the Class 3A 170-pound weight class.

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Coal City’s Cody Minnick reacts to his win over Poplar Grove’s Brandon Briggs in Saturday’s Championship action at the IHSA Individual State Wrestling Tournament. he beat PORTA’s Trey Hild, 8-4, at 120 to cap the evening. He joins Todd Combes and John Odeen as two-time champs and the three-time finalist is only the second Coaler to be a four-time state placer, joining Combes.

“It’s good knowing that all of the hard work that I do pays off,” Minnick said. “Corey, Joey and me were battling every day in the room to get better. It was just about getting better every day. This was definitely the best experience that I’ve had in high school.”

In other Class 1A competition, Kauzlaric (182) was third and Seneca’s Sage Friese (138) finished fourth. In Class 3A, Minooka’s Carson Oughton (170) placed third.

Oughton saw his hopes of advancing to the title match dashed when Marmion’s Riley DeMoss got a takedown with 1:12 left to help him claim a 3-2 victory in the semifinals.

Oughton went on to defeat Sandburg’s Brian Krasowski 3-2 in an ultimate tie-breaker Douglas Cottle for Shaw Media in the consolation semifinals and then beat Prospect’s Matt Coal City’s Corey Jurzak reacts after the 1A IHSA Individual State WresWroblewski 6-3 in the third- tling Tournament 132-pound championship match. Jurzak defeated his opponent to take the title. place match.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Indians’ junior forward leads in second-quarter comeback

By KEVIN RYAN Shaw Media Correspondent PLAINFIELD – The Minooka boys basketball team had a cold start in its Southwest Prairie Conference game Friday night at Plainfield Central.

Missed shots and a fastpaced Wildcat offense led to a 17-11 first-quarter deficit for the Indians, but once the second quarter started, Minooka warmed up and never looked back as the Indians beat Wild-

cats, 70-54.

“We just weren’t ready to go, but it was nice to see our kids respond the way they did,” Minooka coach Scott Tanaka said.

The Indians jumpstarted the second quarter with a 13-0 run to go up 24-17, a lead they never relinquished. Joe Butler (31 points, five rebounds) and Jon Butler (12 points) led the surge. “[Joe Butler] always plays like that. He’s a monster,”

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Plainfield South’s Richard Pfister stops Minooka’s Joe Butler’s shot.

Tanaka said.

The Wildcats (7-18, 3-10) stopped the Indians’ long run as junior Justin Windt scored Central’s first basket of the second quarter with 3:12 left to play. But Minooka then went on to score nine points to close the first half with a 35-23 lead.

“The second quarter we just didn’t make shots even though we got great looks,” Central coach Steve Lamberti said. “I thought we let our offense dictate our defense, and we let our missed shots determine how we felt. We didn’t quit have that same intensity.”

To begin the second half, Minooka (14-14, 7-6) did not take its foot off the gas as Joe Butler hit one of his six 3-pointers to start an 8-0 run.

“I was aggressive today and shots seemed to fall for me,” Butler said. “I was just feeling it and my teammates did a good job of getting me the ball.”

“He’s good,” Lamberti said.

“He has been playing varsity for three years now for a reason.

The kid can score a lot of different ways and he’s a tough basketball player. I wish we could have found a way to make it tougher for him tonight.”

The Indians continued to control the game as they opened a 19-point lead in the middle of the third quarter, going up, 46-27.

The Wildcats did fight their way back to get within 12 in the fourth quarter, but by that time it was too little, too late.

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Redskins and Barbs battle for Big 12 title Area high school sports schedule TODAY’S EVENTS BOYS BASKETBALL 6:30 p.m. – Oswego at Minooka 7:30 p.m. – Gardner-South Wilmington vs. Iroquois West at Class 1A Dwight Regional WRESTLING 6 p.m. – Coal City vs. Peotone at Class 1A Plano Dual Team Sectional WEDNESDAY’S EVENTS BOYS BASKETBALL 6 p.m. – Newark vs. Illinois Lutheran/LaMoille-Ohio winner at Class 1A Ottawa Marquette Regional 6 p.m. – Seneca/Wilmington winner vs. Reed-Custer at Class 2A Seneca Regional Craig Lincoln for Shaw Media Morris’ Austin Patterson takes a layup in against Ottawa on Tuesday night. Patterson led Morris with 24 points in a 66-59 loss to DeKalb on 7:30 p.m. – Clifton Central vs. Bishop McNamara at Class 2A Seneca Friday.

Regional 15. DeKalb led 21-10 in the first quarter. They were still able 18, 4-6) in the Interstate Eight STAFF REPORTS DeKALB – After three quarters Friday night, the Morris boys basketball team led DeKalb, 47-46. Unfortunately for the Redskins, the Barbs got hot in the fourth quarter and came away with a 69-61 win to clinch the Northern Illinois Big 12 East championship.

Austin Patterson led Morris (16-9, 6-6) with 24 points, while Evan Bjelland scored

quarter, but the Redskins answered with three consecutive 3-pointers. The game was tied at 59 with 2:35 to play, but DeKalb used free throws down the stretch to separate from the Redskins, who host Sycamore on Friday.

Seneca 51, Manteno 39: The Fighting Irish (11-18, 6-5) led 35-16 at halftime of the Interstate Eight win Friday, but were shut out in the third

to hang on for the win by making 10 of 11 free throws in the fourth. Ben Rohder led Seneca with 16 points, while Sean Baker added 14.

loss with 11 points, while Isaiah Washington scored eight.

Christian Johnson, Keegan Clampitt and Kurtis Smith all scored six points.

Morgan had team highs with 23 points and 14 rebounds, while Stephen Bestler scored 17 points.

er Valley Conference win with of Faith won the consolation 21 points, while Austin Kava- bracket at the ASCI State Tournaugh chipped in with 10. nament, as Cody Blan posted Reed-Custer 98, Coal City 53: a triple-double with 19 points, Cody Krug led Coal City (8- 10 assists and 10 steals. Amari

19 points, Amari Morgan had 17 and Stephen Bestler had 12 as the Screaming Eagles won in the consolation bracket of the ASCI State Tournament.

Families of Faith Christian Gardner-South Wilmington Families of Faith Christian 56, Donovan 42: Kyle Robison Academy 77, Bettendorf Morn- Academy 64, Westlake Christian led G-SW (18-9, 10-2) to the Riv- ing Star Academy 38: Families Academy 56: Cody Blan scored

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Can Jose Abreu pull off another season?

LENDALE, Ariz. – It feels like one of those “is water wet’’ questions: Does Jose Abreu have what it takes to match the success he had in his rookie season for the White Sox? Short answer: Well, duh.

Long answer: Not to be flippant, but the man is put together so well mentally and physically that it would be surprising if he went through a steep drop-off in 2015.

Everybody understands that at 27 last season, the Cuban emigrant was a rookie in name only. Ask the Sox what points to continued high production from Abreu, and they

talk about more than one thing, like engineers discussing an airplane’s safety redundancy systems. You start with the lower body. He’s thick.

Not a weightlifter’s thick. Just thick. Calves the size of other people’s thighs. Thighs the size of rolled-up carpets. Start with those legs, where he generates so much power. You probably could end there in trying to understand his success, but you’d be missing a lot.

“He wants to do everything in his power for the team to win,’’ Sox general manager Rick Hahn said Monday. “I sat down with him right before we

agreed to terms with Adam LaRoche.

I wanted to talk with him directly about why we were bringing in arguably another plus-defensive first baseman and how it fits and why I thought it made us better.

Forty seconds into the conversation, he said, ‘No, no, no, I get it. It makes us better. Now, what are we going to do about the pitching?’

“He wants to win, and he wants to do everything in his power to win. He checks his ego at the door. It’s a special kind of makeup. It really is.’’

The fact that Abreu was

good immediately and stayed good in 2014 was an eye-opener. Opponents know rookies are slaves to initial success, so they make adjustments and watch those rookies curl into the fetal position at the plate.

It didn’t work against Abreu.

His power numbers dropped off as the season went on, but he hit .374 and .376 in July and August, respectively. “He was very successful at making adjustments in his first year,’’ catcher Tyler Flowers said. “That’s difficult for the rest of us, not just rookies. That’s what makes the elite hitters elite; their ability

to not dwell on anything negative, make the necessary adjustments to continue to have success. Those are the ones who do it more consistently than the rest of the league, and that’s why they lead the league.’’

They’d love to have an improved Abreu in 2015, but every team in the league would take the 2014 version.

Can Abreu do it again?

Let’s answer with a question: Would you bet against him? I wouldn’t.

– By Rick Morrissey, Chicago Sun-Times

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BRIDGE by Phillip Alder

Don’t take a finesse that must lose

CELEBRITY CIPHER

Does your partner suffer from finesseophilia? Will she or he take every available finesse? If so, show your partner this deal.

How should South play the play in four spades? West leads the diamond ace (under which East encourages with his nine), continues with the diamond king and plays a third diamond to his partner’s queen.

Note South’s bidding sequence.

To make a takeout double, then, after partner advances with a minimum bid in a suit, to rebid shows a very strong hand: at least 18 highcard points (or a super 17).

Declarer starts with five potential losers in his hand: one heart, two diamonds and two clubs. He has only eight top tricks: five spades, one heart and two clubs. Perhaps South would think that he can get at least one more heart trick. And maybe clubs are 3-3, or the fourth round can be ruffed in the dummy.

But if a finessing fanatic crosses to dummy with a trump and runs the heart queen, he will fail here. West takes the trick and returns, say, a trump.

Count the high-card points. There are only 15 missing, and East has already produced the diamond queen.

West must have the heart king.

South should cash his heart ace and lead another heart.

If West takes the trick, declarer has 10 tricks: five spades, three hearts and two clubs. Or, if West ducks, South can play three rounds of clubs to arrange a club ruff in the dummy.

Use the bidding to place missing key-cards and do not take a finesse that must lose.

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It’s my second marriage. My problem is I never see her. She has always spent more time with her mother than with me.

We see each other for about an hour a day after she returns from her mom’s, usually at 9:45 to 10 p.m.

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DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips plant and several bouts of skin cancer -- but she doesn’t seem to care as much about my problems as she does her mom’s. Her mother even tells her to go home to be with me, to no avail.

I love my wife, but my isolation and loneliness are finally getting to me. How can I convince her that this isn’t fair to me or our marriage?

How much longer do I take it?

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Dear Lonely: I feel sorry for both of you. Your wife may be trying so hard to be a respon-

sible daughter that she has forgotten you need her, too.

Your sister-in-law should have stepped up and started doing her share long ago – and she still may if you and your wife talk to her about it together.

I don’t know what your schedule is like, but you might have more time with Carla if you went with her to your mother-in-law’s occasionally.

It might also improve your communication if the two of you went for marriage counseling. If Carla’s mother has to insist she go home to you, there may be reasons other than her mother’s health for Carla’s spending so much time away.

Nothing will change until you get to the bottom of it,

so don’t let your wife’s tears prevent you. And if your wife resists seeing a counselor, go without her.

Dear Abby: My husband and I recently quit our jobs and moved to London from New York. Being a freelancer and having lived here before, he’s never had trouble finding work. But I have just changed careers, and I’m finding it hard to earn a consistent paycheck here.

Despite his constant assurances that he is happy supporting both of us right now, I can’t shake feeling guilty.

I have never felt right living on someone else’s dime -- not even my parents’ while I was growing up. Should I man up and find a job I don’t exactly

love to better contribute, or “keep on truckin’” without guilt with hopes of getting there? – Guilty in London Dear Guilty: Because of your history, I’m not sure you are capable of happily “keepin’ on truckin’” without contributing financially. For some people, the sense of independence they derive from having a job is important to their self-worth.

I say, look around and see if there are some job openings.

It’s better than sitting around moping and feeling guilty, and it might give you and your husband a chance to make some new friends.

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MORRIS $150,000 1242 Division. Nearly 1/3 acre on Rt. 47 in town. Commercial zoning. Large parking area possible.

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Three Rivers Public Library District is accepting sealed bids for a contractor for the renovation of (2) public bathrooms at the Channahon facility. The Channahon facility is located at 25207 W Channon Dr., Channahon IL 60410.

All bids should include costs for the following services: necessary permitting, bid assistance (solicit bids & make recommendation to the Library), periodic construction observation and contractor assistance with plan interpretation.

The scope of the project will include: Tile flooring, new partitions, new plumbing, lighting and electrical, wall tile, fixtures including sinks, toilets, hand dryers, etc., acoustical lay-in ceiling tiles.

Proposal Requirements: The contractor shall include the following items as part of their submission which will be the basis of the Library's selection, among other factors: statement of qualifications, completeness of proposal, knowledge of scope of requested services, timeline for completion, proposed fee and structure of payment, three (3) references from recent & related projects.

Bids can be dropped off at the Channahon facility or mailed to Building and Grounds Committee, c/o Lauren Offerman, PO Box 300, Channahon, IL 60410.

All sealed bids should be submitted no later than 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Bids should be addressed to: Building and Grounds Committee, c/o Lau-

ren Offerman. Any submissions received after the above noted deadline will not be used as part of the selection process.

Questions can be addressed to Lauren Offerman, Library Director at (815) 467-6200 x303 or via email at laureno@trpld.org.

Winning bidder must be in compliance with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act. The Act requires contractors and subcontractors to pay laborers, workers and mechanics performing services on public works projects no less than the “prevailing rate of wages” (hourly cash wages plus fringe benefits) in the county where the work is performed. For information regarding current prevailing wage rates, please refer to the Illinois Department of Labor's website at: http://www.state.il.us/agency/idol/ rates/rates.HTM. All contractors and subcontractors rendering services under this contract must comply with all requirements of the Act, including but not limited to, all wage, notice and record keeping duties.

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“Open House” with NRC staff one (Published in the Morris Daily hour prior to each meeting Herald, February 24, 2015) MPC133 For additional information, please call the NRC at (800) 368-5642 PUBLIC NOTICE extension 6223 NRC PUBLIC MEETING The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is hosting two public meetings to describe the license renewal process and to provide members of the public with the opportunity to provide comments regarding environmental issues that the NRC should consider during its review of the license renewal application for LaSalle County Station, Units 1 and 2.

Two idential sessions will be held at: LaSalle County Emergency Operations Center 711 East Etna Road Ottawa, IL 61350 Tuesday, March 10, 2015

(Published in the Morris Daily Herald on February 24, March 3, 2015) MPC120

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS You are hereby invited to submit a proposal for parking lot repairs, hot mix asphalt paving, crack sealing, and seal coating for the Seneca Grade School District 170. The project will be known as “Seneca Grade School District 170 - Parking Lot Seal Coating and Repairs 2015".

Proposal will be accepted by the Seneca Grade School District 170, 174 South Oak Street, Seneca, Illinois at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2015 and at that time and place will be publicly opened

(Published in the Morris Daily Herald on February 24, 2015) MPC129

PUBLIC NOTICE OFFICIAL NOTICE COUNTY BOARD MEETING The March meeting of the County Board Members of Grundy County, Illinois will be held at the Grundy County Administration Center, 1320 Union Street in Morris on Tuesday, the 10th day of March A.D. 2015 at 6:00 P.M. for the purpose of Auditing County Claims and the Transaction of any other business that may properly come before the meeting.

All bills of claims against the County must be filed at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting to insure notice of the Board at the meeting.

Dated at Morris, Illinois this 24th day of February, A.D. 2015.

Kay T. Olson

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE

MAGICAL SHINE located at 911 Douglas St., Morris, IL 60450 Dated this 28th day of January, A.D. 2015 Kay T. Olson Grundy County Clerk

(Published in the Morris Daily Public Notice is hereby given Herald, February 17, 24, March 3, that on January 28, A.D., 2015, a 2015) MPC127 certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Grundy County,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, GRUNDY COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE NO. 14-TX-31: TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND TO ALL INTERESTED DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES THEREOF, INCLUDING AMONG OTHERS GRUNDY COUNTY CLERK , GRUNDY COUNTY TREASURER , GRUNDY COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY , ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL, ILLINOIS DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPT OF HEALTHCARE & FAMILY SERVICES (PUBLIC AID) GENERAL COUNSEL, CITY OF MORRIS, VILLAGE OF BRACEVILLE, VILLAGE OF SOUTH WILMINGTON, AND TO OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED: Owners/Parties Interested Parcel Number 02-34-228-004 ASHLEY ROAD INDUSTRIAL PARK SUBDIVISION HOMEOWNER'S ASSOC 03-02-453-010 TWIN RAIL COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES LLC 03-11-251-016 KEMNETZ TERRY

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TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID PARCELS WERE SOLD ON NOVEMBER 15, 2012, FOR GENERALTAXES FOR THE YEAR 2011 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES JUNE 19, 2015. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX DEEDS HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVESAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED PARCELS BY GRUNDY COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON JULY 13, 2015 AT 11:30 AM, SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX DEED ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID PARCEL NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE JUNE 19, 2015. /S/ GRUNDY COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK ADDRESS: 111 E WASHINGTON ST, MORRIS, IL 60450 TELEPHONE: (815) 941-3222 (Published in the Morris Daily Herald, February 12, 18, 24, 2015.) MPC 123

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Specifications and proposal forms are available from the Consulting Engineer, Chamlin & Associates, Inc., 221 West Washington Street, Morris, Illinois, at a cost of $30.00 (non-refundable). Contractors that request specifications and proposal forms mailed to them will be charged the shipping costs.

A bid deposit in the form of a bid bond of not less than 5% of the amount of the bid will be required.

The successful contractor will be required to provide a 100% performance and payment bond in the full amount of the awarded contract.

The School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities.

Bidders are advised that this contract will be subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act.

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