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District 101 board OKs amended 2014-15 budget Change boosts deficit in fund

By MIKE MALLORY mmallory@shawmedia.com MORRIS – The Morris Community High School District 101 Board approved, 6-0, its amended budget for fiscal 2014-15 after a brief hearing Monday night. Member Delores Robinson was absent.

The board had tentatively approved the budget last month for the fiscal year that began July 1, 2014, and ends June 30.

District 101 Superintendent Pat Halloran said one change over the past year was a $40,000 increase in special education private tuition expenditures.

The district went from a deficit of $1,949,419 to one of $2,232,903 in its Education Fund over the previous year.

Board Secretary Judie Roth said in the meeting that the Education Fund deficit seems to keep growing.

“We always analyze how much we need in working cash bonds for the next year,” Halloran said. “It’s a combination of expenditure reductions and revenue streams

while working to contain our tax rate.”

District 101 saw an increase of 2.1 percent in expenditures and a decrease of 1.5 percent in revenue in the past school year.

The district received more in tax increment financing dollars than it expected and saw an increase in local tax levy dollars, accounting for a $67,769 increase in revenue from local sources.

That increase wasn’t as significant as it could be because revenue from state sources decreased by $144,161.

Halloran said a fourth categorical payment from the state could come after the 2014-15 budget concludes, and count toward the 2015-16 budget. The district averages four categorical payments per year.

“We’re not expecting the fourth payment by June 30,” Halloran said. “Next year’s budget will look better, unless the state withholds a payment again.”

The district saw a $123,009 increase in instruction expenditures, which covers salaries, benefits and equipment. Teacher pay increases are based on the salary schedule in the district’s collective bargaining agreement with teachers.

Raises can be attained through tenure or extra schooling, such as a teacher with a bachelor’s degree earning a master’s degree.

The district paid a $66,075 increase to other districts in TIF payments and special education tuition.

The district will submit Title I and Title II grants again this year. Title I helps fund programs targeted for low-income students while Title II provides for staff training and development, Halloran said.

works hard to return valuables to their rightful owners. If the property goes unclaimed for 10 years, the items are auctioned to make room for incoming unclaimed items,” Frerichs said in a news release.

Other auction items include vintage cards of Stan Musial, Elvis Presley and Elizabeth Taylor.

Baseball Digest magazines with

covers of Billy Williams, Johnny Bench and Brooks Robinson also are available.

Auction items have been appraised by an outside vendor.

Auction participants can register at illinoistreasurer.gov and click on the Unclaimed Property Auction link. For questions, call 217-557-8567.

Building and Grounds Director Stephen Lutz presented the maintenance report to the board, and recommended rejecting the bids to install new boilers at Morris High School.

The board voted, 6-0, to reject the bids, which Lutz and Halloran agreed were too expensive.

“We were taken aback a bit by the bids,” Lutz told the board. “They came in higher than we were led to believe.”

The district still will look at buying the boilers, which were found at a discount because of minimal use at a previous school. Morris High School’s current boiler system was installed in the late 1970s and isn’t as efficient as modern systems.

BRIEF Coins among unclaimed property to be auctioned

SPRINGFIELD – Silver bars, commemorative coins, stamps and jewelry are among the 9,500 items worth $76 million to be auctioned online June 22 to June 26, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced Monday.

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Individuals listed in Police Reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.

MORRIS

• Jamie L. Poe, 27, of Marseilles, was arrested by Morris police Thursday on a charge of theft. She posted bond and was released with a June 29 court date.

• Nathaniel J. Anderson, 33, Morris, was arrested by Morris police on a failure-to-appear warrant and was held at the Grundy County Jail on Thursday until being transported to Kendall County.

• Gabrielle E. Smith, 20, of Westmont, was arrested by Morris police Friday on a Kendall County failure-to-appear warrant on a charge of driving on a suspended license. Smith posted bond and was released with a June 17 court date.

GRUNDY COUNTY

• Ryan J. Schell, 18, of Gardner, was arrested by Grundy County sheriff’s deputies Thursday on a Will County failure-to-appear warrant on a charge of retail theft. He was given a July 14 court date.

• Cate Miller, 47, of Diamond, was arrested by Grundy County sheriff’s deputies and booked into the Grundy County Jail on Thursday on a failure-to-appear warrant on a charge of driving under the influence.

MINOOKA

• Michelle L. Cole, 47, was arrested by Minooka police and booked into the Grundy County Jail on Thursday on a charge of domestic battery.

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Emir Erbas of Minooka practices using an awl to make a hole in a piece of pine to make a monochord at the Three Rivers Library Minooka branch on Monday. See story, page 3

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Grundy County libraries offer music based summer programs

By HEIDI LITCHFIELD hlitchfield@shawmedia.com MORRIS – School is out for summer but area libraries said that is no reason for children to not take the time to read.

To encourage reading, Morris Public Library and Three Rivers Library District in Minooka and Channahon have amped up their annual summer reading program with a music-themed event schedule.

“It’s so important to keep kids mind active in the summer,” said Lisa Berger, youth director at Three Rivers. “It makes it easier to get back into school in August when they go back.”

In Morris, summer reading is kicking off for all age groups – infants, children, teens and adults – to the theme of “Summer Reading Fest” where they will read to the rhythm.

Each age group will keep track of their reading and enter drawings to win prizes based on their age level.

Teens will have multiple drawings, with the big finale being a year subscription to Netflix and candy to eat while watching their favorite movies.

The grand prize winner for the adult reading program will take home his or her own record player that can play vinyl records – items most of the children in the program have never seen.

“We encourage reading all summer long,” said Carol Hutchings, children librarian at the Morris Library. “We try to keep it fun and motivated with rewards.”

She said the younger kids are thrilled with the reward of small plastic guitar charms that come in a multitude of colors.

“They all dig through the charms and pick which color they want and which one they will get next,” she said.

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Morris Library children’s librarian Carol Hutchings gives a guitar charm to Kensley Baldauf of Coal City as part of the summer reading program. ing programs are paid for by sponsors.

Lorene Kennard, director of Morris Library, said the library received more than $4,000 in donations and in-kind gifts to keep the programs going.

On Monday, children at Three Rivers Library started their first weeklong musical summer program, Musical Mayhem, where kids couple music and sound with math and see how the two work together.

Emir Erbas, 11, of Minooka, said he joined the summer camp because he likes to put things together and build. He plays the trumpet in a band and said he loves all types of

music.

“I’m a little bored already,” Erbas said. “It’s nice to have something to come to.”

Zachary Knaub, 10, of Channahon, said he isn’t bored with summer yet but the idea of building stuff made him want to attend the day camp.

Attendees will design and create instruments including a monochord, windchimes and an upright xylophone.

“We’re trying to blow the stereotype out of the water that library is for nerds and geeks,” Berger said.

As the children entered the three-hour day camp Monday they were met with a table filled with wood, miter boxes, saws, awls, hammers and

rulers where they would be challenged to create a musical instrument that plays actual notes.

Musical Mayhem will be three hours a day, five days this week, and will be repeated in July for those who weren’t able to attend the first session.

In Morris, teen coordinator Rose Nowak has been amping up her plans that will bring less music and more cartoons and heroes to the forefront to attract the teens who frequent the libraries many teen events.

“I went to the high school and to Shabbona before school was out and told them about what we have planned,” Nowak said.

She is hoping to pull in teens from many different groups as she brings in an artist who will present “Telling Stories through Comics,” to flag football where heroes will take on villains.

They will kick off their summer Thursday with a Cosplay Contest and Party at 3 p.m.

Kennard said the summer reading program for adults just seemed to make sense since they’d already be there dropping off their kids.

Adults will receive a bingo card where each square is filled with a different genre; once a bingo has been made their names will be entered for the grand prize record player.

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Committee OK’s attorney’s office security updates

By HEIDI LITCHFIELD hlitchfield@shawmedia.com MORRIS – The Grundy County State’s Attorney’s Office is one step closer to being more secure and improving privacy concerns.

The Grundy County Board’s finance committee approved Tuesday sending a resolution to the full board to go ahead with the security installation at the state’s attorney’s office at the Grundy County courthouse.

“The bids came in significantly under what we were talking about,” finance chairman John Galloway said.

The original resolution that had been sent back to committees was seeking a resolution for up to $40,000.

However, after receiving two bids, it was found the job could be done for less than $20,000. The D Construction bid was for $26,800 and the Narvick Brothers bid was for $18,913.

The committee approved an

amended resolution to pay no more than $19,000.

The construction will add two switches so that the staff can allow entrance through specific doors, as well as adding a window between the offices and those who are in the office to do business.

At the May 9 Law & Justice/Facilities Committee meeting, members discussed moving forward with a proposed project that would add locks to the doors from the waiting area into the state’s attorney’s office and add glass and soundproofing materials to counters.

At the time, Grundy County Sheriff Kevin Callahan, who has jurisdiction over the courthouse, spoke out against the changes when asked by committee members what he thought of the plans.

He said security wasn’t a problem with a deputy stationed at the metal detector and he was shocked it was still an issue, since Mitch Conwell, the coordinator of the juve-

nile justice division program, would move to an upstairs office to help with privacy concerns.

Callahan said in an interview by phone after the meeting that there has been an addition to the probation staff and the upstairs office Conwell

Corrections.

• Nathan Kelly, 19, of Coal City, pleaded guilty to possession of more than 10 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver, a Class 4 felony, and was sentenced to 61 days in the county jail. Kelly also was placed on probation for two years.

• Tiffany Klimara, 24, Morris, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance, a Class 4 felony, and was sentenced to 180 days in the county jail and was placed on probation for 30 months.

• Steven Lundberg, 48, Minooka, pleaded guilty to aggravated battery, a Class 3 felony, and was sentenced to 60 days in the county jail and was placed on probation for 30 months.

• Johnathan Miller, 45, of Franklin, New Hampshire, pleaded guilty to possession of more

than 30 but less than 500 grams of cannabis, a Class 4 felony, and was sentenced to 4 days in the county jail and placed on conditional discharge for 30 months.

• Alyssa Moore, 22, of Morris, pleaded guilty to the unlawful use of a credit card, a Class 3 felony, and was sentenced to two years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

• Megan Mounts, 23, of Mazon, pleaded guilty to possession of more than 30 but less than 500 grams of cannabis, a Class 4 felony, and was sentenced to probation for 24 months.

• Robert Price, 39, pleaded guilty to possession of a lost or mislaid credit card, a Class 4 felony, and was sentenced to 150 days in the county jail and was placed on probation for 30 months.

Andrea Roseland, secretary for the Grundy County State’s Attorney’s Office, works at her desk behind the elevated counter. The office is currently waiting on a proposal for security enhancement ideas, some of which include lowering the countertop and adding bullet-proof glass above the counter.

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was supposed to move to was no longer available.

“I think it’s smart to go ahead with it,” Callahan said.

The committee approved sending the resolution to the full board with a vote of 4-1,

with Dick Joyce voting against it, and John Roth and Vicki Geiger absent.

Joyce said he was opposing it until maintenance could look at all of the offices to ensure they are all safe.

Van Horn 65th Anniversary

FELONIES MORRIS – Grundy County State’s Attorney Jason Helland released the following felony dispositions. The State’s Attorney’s Office often reaches plea agreements in cases following consideration of the charges, the facts of the case, a consultation with the crime victim, a review of the offender’s criminal history, and weighing aggravating and mitigating factors that exist, according to a news release. The State’s Attorney’s Office makes no representation as to the accuracy of such information. In all cases, the official records of the court clerk should be consulted for confirmation.

• Sean Hewitt, 45, of Waterman, pleaded guilty to residential burglary, a Class 1 felony, and was sentenced to six years in the Illinois Department of

June 7, 1950, Tom and Marilyn Van Horn each said “I do.” How extremely quick did the next 65 years rush by.

Two living sons, Tom Jr. and Tim. Son Peter gone in 1976. Tom Jr. and his wife, Frances, Marion, Illinois, have two sons, Tom III and Brian. Tom III’s oldest son, Justin, is 20 and brother Arron is 8 – sister Lauren is 12.

Brian and his wife, Margaret have two daughters, Kara, age 19 and Haley, age 15.

Tim and his wife, Mary Lou, Naperville, Illinois have a son Nathan who is married to Tricia and they have two children, Ian, age 7 and Ashley, age 5.

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Operation St. Nick donates 44 bikes Organization is preparing for Back to School program for kids as well

By MIKE MALLORY mmallory@shawmedia.com CHANNAHON – The adventures of a childhood summer can be attained much easier on the wheels of a bike.

Tom and Tammy Opyd of Channahon and their four children are experiencing it firsthand. Each of the Opyds’ children – ages 12, 9, 6 and 4 – received a bike before Memorial Day from Operation St. Nick’s annual Bike Program.

“My 12-year-old could not wait to ride his bike to school,” Tammy Opyd said Monday.

“He was able to ride it two days to school with a friend and was so excited to use his lock to tie it up.”

About 13 years after it started, the program is still going strong.

The effort provided 44 Grundy County children with bikes, meeting its yearly average of 40 to 50 bikes, organization president Joe Schmitz said Monday.

“It’s like Christmas on Memorial Day,” Schmitz said.

“We want to get the bikes to them in time for summer.”

The program was started in 2002 by a donation from Augie and Marie Black of Morris, who noticed a lack of children riding bikes around Morris parks.

“It’s become a great tradition,” Schmitz said. “Augie and Marie Black’s children continue it in memory of their parents, which is a wonderful gesture.”

The bike program donates bikes, locks and helmets to children from families in financial need. The parents of each bike recipient submitted an application with family history, gross monthly income and other pertinent information about the family’s financial situation.

Each child was required to submit an essay about why he or she would enjoy a new bike and what a difference it would make to them.

“My 12-year-old could not wait to ride his bike to school. He was able to ride it two days to school with a friend and was so excited to use his lock to tie it up.”

Tammy Opyd Channahon resident

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Morris Fire Protection and Ambulance District personnel respond to a call on eastbound Interstate 80 just west of Ashton Road on Monday afternoon.

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The Opyd children wrote letters and drew pictures with their submissions, and the 44 total kids received their bikes May 21 from the Morris WalMart.

Tammy Opyd said her children want to play in front of the house and in the neighborhood rather than in their backyard.

The Opyds recently went on their first family bike ride.

“We looked like a train heading down the street,” Tammy Opyd said.

She said her husband isn’t able to work because of a back injury, and the family is grateful to the program.

“I can’t say enough good things about Operation St. Nick and how generous they are,” Tammy Opyd said.

The bike program is one of seven Operation St. Nick has and it provided almost 600 bikes to children in need over the years, according to a news release on the program.

Up next for Operation St. Nick, a nonprofit organization, is its Back-To-School program, which Schmitz said benefits about 400 children, with $50 worth of school supplies and up to $100 in clothing.

“It’s a huge project, and even though the school year just ended, we have to get to work on it,” Schmitz said. “We will do the shopping the last week of July or first week of August.”

MORRIS – A female motorist driving west about 2 p.m. Monday on Interstate 80 crossed all lanes of traffic and went airborne into timber along the eastbound lanes just west of Ashton Road in Morris.

Morris Fire Protection

and Ambulance District Deputy Chief Bob Wills said, with emphasis on it still being the preliminary investigation stages, the driver may have passed out at the wheel.

It’s unclear what may have caused it.

“To begin with, we had to search to find her,” Wills said. “An eyewitness hap-

pened to know the location.”

The driver’s car was found next to a tree, and the driver had to be extricated.

Wills did not know the extent of the injuries as of 3:45 p.m., but the driver was transported to Morris Hospital.

To can Wills’ knowledge, the car didn’t strike another vehicle.

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MORRIS HERALD–NEWS MORRIS – A kickoff breakfast was held Friday to formally recognize and congratulate the 25 students selected for the 2015 Grundy County Internship Program.

The breakfast was hosted

by Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers again this year, according to a news release from the Grundy Economic Development Council.

Nancy Ammer, CEO of the GEDC, opened the event by thanking the businesses, students and educators in attendance. State Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, emphasized that the students should take pride in being chosen for this opportunity, and the internships offer a chance to gain meaningful professional work experience and learn more about the many different employment options within Grundy County.

Lance Copes, director of Grundy Area Vocational Center, and Mark Steadham, CEO and president of Morris Hospital also addressed the students and discussed the benefits and opportunities that will be afforded to them as part of this program. Copes challenged students to take advantage of the opportunity, while Steadham addressed the value of the program to local business, according to the news release.

The 25 paid internships this year are with 10 different companies, offering a diverse set of opportunities for local students. The program began in 2013 with only 12 internships and three companies. The increased opportunities and visibility of the program also brought more competition for the available spots, because 419 applications were received for the 25 positions.

The Grundy County Internship Program was based on a mutual desire expressed by leaders in education and industry to highlight local employment opportunities and retain local talent in Grundy County. Rezin and the GEDC partnered with local industry and education to launch the

The 2015 Grundy County Internship Program kicked off Friday with a breakfast hosted

by Morris Hospital.

Shown here are the 25 students taking a fun photo with state Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, who spearheaded the program in 2013 with the Grundy Economic Development Council.

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2015 Grundy County Internship Program interns Aux Sable LP Jackson Riley, engineering Alexa Zito, accounting Nathan Downey, information technology Kyle Robison, government and public affairs Metalstamp Seth Patterson, machinist Morris Hospital Mallory Meyer, human resources Lauren Daniels, information technology Jana Capko, administration Jessica Webber, wellness/ education Kevin Wilson, engineering/ facilities/maintenance Mitchell DeGraaf, engineering/ facilities/maintenance Rezin Orthopedics Riley Aukland, information technology

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To provide the students with an authentic experience, job descriptions outlining the skills and criteria for each position were posted at Coal City, Gardner, Minooka and Morris

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City officials: Wilmington Amtrak collision ‘unfortunate’

By LAUREN LEONE–CROSS lleonecross@shawmedia.com WILMINGTON – Friday’s collision in Wilmington between an Amtrak train and a semitrailer at the New River Road railroad crossing marks the first incident there since 1998, according to data from the Illinois Commerce Commission.

Including Friday’s incident, seven collisions have occurred at that railroad crossing since 1972, including one that resulted in one fatality.

Three other incidents resulted in injuries.

A spokesperson for the ICC said the state agency does not track collisions or derailments that occur away from crossings.

Eleven people were injured in Friday’s collision, although none were life-threatening, officials said. The incident happened about 4 p.m.

Wilmington city officials on Monday called the incident “isolated” and “unfortunate” – the result of a truck driver’s “poor choice” in attempting to go around the crossing gates on New River Road. The driver was reportedly on his way to a nearby U.S. Cold Storage facility with cold meats, including bacon.

“There’s signaling there.

There are gates. It’s just unfortunate. This guy was in a hurry from what we were told,” Wilmington 1st Ward Alderman Kevin Kirwin said. “He had all that bacon. Those poor pigs. They died twice.”

After the incident, Wilmington police issued the driver, Keith D. Morris of Joliet, a citation for disregarding a signal indicating the approach of a train while the gates were closing.

Amtrak spokesman Marc Magliari said Monday it’s routine for Amtrak to recover damages from the individual or company at fault, but couldn’t confirm if that process has started in this case.

Magliari applauded Wilmington’s swift response Friday. The municipality had school buses to charter Amtrak passengers out to Wilmington High School, he said, where food and drinks were provided.

“The folks in Wilmington reacted immediately,”

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The aftermath of Friday’s train-truck collision is seen in Wilmington. Eleven people were injured in the crash, which happened about 4 p.m.

“There’s signaling there.

There are gates. It’s just unfortunate. This guy was in a hurry from what we were told. He had all that bacon. Those poor pigs. They died twice.”

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Kevin Kirwin Wilmington 1st Ward alderman Magliari said, adding that Amtrak passengers were placed on a charter bus headed to Chicago a few hours after the initial collision.

First Ward Alderman John Persic Jr. said the crossing is “as safe as it can be,” with signs, lighting and crossing gates.

But whenever something like this happens, city officials discuss if anything can be done to prevent similar occurrences, Persic said.

There’s only been one fatality at the New River Road crossing since 1972. The accident occurred in September 1998, involving a train and semitrailer.

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his parents.

A Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at Reeves Funeral Home, 408 East Washington Street (one block east of Illinois Route 47) in Morris, between the hours of 4:00 and 7:00 p.m.

Cremation rites will be accorded following the visitation.

Preferred memorials may be made as gift’s in David’s memory to the charity of the donor’s choosing.

Family and friends may sign the guest book or visit David’s memorial page by logging onto: www.

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Chea Sim, a leader in post-Khmer Anthony Riley, artist Rouge Cambodia, dies at 82 The ASSOCIATED PRESS PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – Chea Sim, a key Cambodian political figure after the fall of the brutal Khmer Rouge regime and an ally of the current leader, died Monday, an official said.

He was 82 and had high blood pressure, diabetes and other chronic ailments. His death was confirmed by the head of his bodyguard unit, Yim Leang, who did not give the cause of death.

Chea Sim was president of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party since it was formed in 1991, and was president of the Senate since 1999.

He became a revolutionary in the 1950s and like Prime Minister Hun Sen was a member of the communist Khmer Rouge when it seized power in 1975 after a civil war.

Both men fled the group to join a resistance faction groomed by neighboring Vietnam, which installed them as Cambodia’s new leaders after ousting the Khmer Rouge in 1979.

Chea Sim’s image is seen on billboards around the country promoting the ruling party, but his actual power over the past decade was considered negli-

gible, as Hun Sen consolidated his own power base. In April, when Chea Sim’s health was deteriorating, Hun Sen – two decades younger – said that he would take over as party leader when Chea Sim passed away.

The two men were political allies but also rivals, and in the 1990s Chea Sim led a ruling party faction that tentatively challenged Hun Sen’s grip on power.

But Hun Sen, one of Southeast Asia’s most wily and ruthless politicians, kept Chea Sim at bay, outmaneuvering him as he did opposition politicians and even the late King Norodom Sihanouk.

An open break came in 2004, when they disagreed over changing the constitution to allow an opposition party to join the Cambodian People’s Party in a coalition government.

When Chea Sim as acting head of state refused to sign off on the change, Hun Sen pushed it through by forcing Chea Sim to temporarily leave the country. The show of power marked the decline of Chea Sim’s faction.

Born Nov. 15, 1932, to a peasant family in eastern Cambodia’s Svay Rieng province, Chea Sim joined the revolutionary movement against co-

lonial France in the early 1950s, and was a cadre of the communist Khmer Rouge by the time it ousted a pro-American government in 1975.

His timely defection to the Vietnam-based anti-Khmer Rouge movement led to positions in the new Vietnamese-sponsored party and government that Hanoi installed after invading Cambodia and ousting the Khmer Rouge in 1979.

Chea Sim was a senior figure by the time negotiations took place that resulted in the 1991 Paris Peace Accord, which brokered a deal supposed to end three decades of civil war and paved the way for U.N.-organized elections in 1993.

Although a royalist party topped the polls, Hun Sen insisted that it share power with his Cambodian People’s Party, and four years later seized sole power for his party Long Demanche, spokesman for Phnom Penh City Hall, said it had been instructed to organize a cremation ceremony at a park near the Royal Palace, with the ceremony to be treated as one for a head of state due to Chea Sim’s position as Senate president. He said no date had been set for the ceremony.

from ‘The Voice,’ dies The ASSOCIATED PRESS

PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia street performer who gained national attention for his performance on “The Voice” has died.

Anthony Riley was 28.

The medical examiner’s office in Philadelphia said Monday that the death was a suicide by hanging.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Riley was found dead Friday in the basement of an apartment where he had been staying.

The contestant on the eighth season of NBC’s “The Voice” wowed the judges and became a fan favorite after belting out James Brown’s “I Got You (I Feel Good).”

He left the show in January to deal with substance abuse issues and to enter rehab.

His family says funeral arrangements are incomplete, but there will be a public memorial.

How to submit Send obituary information to obits@MorrisHerald-News. com or call 815-526-4438.

Notices are accepted until 3 p.m. for the next day’s edition.

Obituaries also appear online at MorrisHerald-News.com/ obituaries where you may sign the guest book, send flowers or make a memorial donation.

German who launched Playmobil toys dies at 81 The ASSOCIATED PRESS BERLIN – Horst Brandstaetter, who launched the popular Playmobil range of plastic toys in the 1970s, has died. He was 81.

Playmobil manufacturer geobra Brandstaetter Stiftung, which Brandstaetter owned, said in a statement Monday that he died on June 3.

It gave no further details.

Brandstaetter joined the family firm, then run by two of his uncles, in 1952.

He initiated the Playmobil range during the oil crisis of the early 1970s and later said that the success of the figures, the first of which were presented in 1974, saved the company from bankruptcy.

The company says that 2.8 billion of the figures, including knights, cowboys, farm animals and dinosaurs, have been produced since then.

It has more than 4,000 employees worldwide.

Ex-West Virginia University president Paul Miller dies at age 98 Rochester Institute of Technology spokesman Bob FinMORGANTOWN, W.Va. – nerty said Miller died Friday Former West Virginia Univer- in Montrose, Colorado, and sity and Rochester Institute the family planned a private of Technology president Paul service.

Miller has died at age 98.

Miller credited his expe-

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riences in 4-H programs as a child for inspiring his educational goals. He worked as a county agricultural extension agent after graduating from West Virginia University with an agriculture degree. He

made expanding the university’s land-grant service mission a priority during his presidency from 1962 to 1966.

In 1966, Miller was appointed assistant secretary in the U.S. Department of Health Ed-

ucation and Welfare.

He later served as a professor at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte and as Rochester Institute of Technology’s president in New York from 1969 to 1979.

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He was a master electrician, and worked until retirement earlier this year.

David will be remembered for David A. Brooks, age 60, of Mor- enjoying fishing and deer hunting when he was younger, and for ris, passed away Friday evening, being a loving father and provider June 5, 2015, at Morris Hospital. for his son and mother.

Born October 4, 1954, in Morris, Survivors include his son, William David was the son of the late Earnest and Irene Rolando-Brooks. “Bill” Brooks of Morris; special niece, Jennifer Brooks of Texas; He was raised and educated in Morris, and graduated from Morris and aunts and uncles.

David was preceded in death by High School with the Class of 1973.

Born: Oct. 4, 1954; in Morris, IL Died: June 5, 2015; in Morris, IL

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ICS Class of 2015 graduated May 21 MORRIS HERALD–NEWS

MORRIS – The commencement ceremony for the Class of 2015, the 125th graduating class of Immaculate Conception School, was held May 21.

The graduates processed into the church to the traditional “Pomp and Circumstance” played by George McComb.

Aras Repond led his classmates, carrying a standard that was decorated in the school colors of blue and gold.

Fr. Ed Howe, CR, was the celebrant at the Mass, according to a news release from ICS. Abbie Borgstrom presented the first reading, and Margaret Gile read the second reading.

The intercessions were read by Megan Ortinau. Gift bearers at the presentation were Erin Blaskey, Alec Ferrari, Grant Hatteberg, Maria Peterson and Anthony Whitmarsh.

Principal Kim DesLauriers presented the graduates to those present and Howe awarded them their diplomas. Chris Danek, president of the ICS School Board, and a member of the 100th graduating class of ICS, assisted him. John Almer, representative of American Legion Post #294, presented the American Legion Awards to Margaret Gile and Logan Edwards.

DesLauriers presented American Citizenship Awards to Aiden Lawyer, Jillian Munsell and Anthony Whitmarsh.

Abbie Borgstrom, Logan Edwards, Margaret Gile and Maria Peterson received the President’s Education Award for having maintained at least a 3.5 GPA and scoring in the 90th percentile on standardized tests their seventh and eighth-grade years, according to the release.

Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics certificates were presented to those

with the highest math average in each of the two math groups.

Katie Hemmersbach received it for the pre-algebra group and Aras Repond for the algebra group. The President’s Physical Fitness Award was presented to Kade Kjellesvik and Megan Ortinau.

Logan Edwards was presented a certificate for his perfect attendance his eighthgrade year.

Howe recognized DesLauriers, who is observing 35 years as principal, and DesLauriers recognized Loreen Vlk, who is retiring. She has taught at ICS for 39 years.

Member of the ICS Class of 2015 are Zachary Scott Bell, Erin Elizabeth Blaskey,Abbie Elizabeth Borgstrom, Clare Aoife Collard, Logan Michael Edwards, Alec Joseph Ferrari, Margaret Erin Gile, Grant Paul Hatteberg, Katie Marie Hemmersbach, Dylan Michael Jenkins, Kade Michael Kjellesvik, Isaac James Knupp, Aiden Joseph Lawyer, Olivia Morgan Mettille, Jillian Kellie Munsell, Megan Nicole Ortinau, Maria Elizabeth Peterson, Aral Mikunas Repond and Anthony Dale Whitmarsh.

ICS announces honor roll students mer, Emma C. Cook, Molly C. Gustafson, Cade R. Miller MORRIS – Immaculate Con- Sydney R. Safarcyk and Zachaception School’s 2014-2015 sec- ry A. Zarbock. ond trimester Honor Roll stuFifth grade – Brooklyn M. dents have been announced.

Boykins, Jeffrey Bzdill, Madeline Castillo, Brady Danek, Straight A Honor Roll Brianna Funk, Grace K. Lines, Seventh grade – Isabelle E. Hannah McGhee and Kylie R. Hess, Hattie M. Monson and Villarreal.

Macy R. Rodgers.

Sixth grade – Lydia G. Honor Roll Gile, Isabelle Horkey, Kyla Eighth grade – Erin E. BlasM. Kjellesvik, John P. Land- key, Katie M. Hemmersbach, ers, Kellianne Latta, Jada R. Olivia M. Mettille,Maria E. Less, Emily M. Reppy, Sydney Peterson and Aras M. Repond.

B. Reppy, Elizabeth M. Resar, Seventh grade – Elijah S. Catherine E. Steed and Emily Davy, William H. Hornsby, M. Wilson.

Matthew R. Kindelspire, SydFifth grade – Alexa L. Ed- ney L. Thuente and Benjamin wards, Alma M. Repond and O. Virgo.

Samuel G. Thorson.

Sixth grade – Angel Loza, Logan S. McGowan, Macrae High Honor Roll Odom, Eric Peterson and Gia Eighth grade – Abbie E. A. Valentin.

Borgstrom, Logan M. EdFifth grade – Mac Johnston, wards, Margaret E. Gile and Finn Paulson and Christian J. Megan N. Ortinau.

Siwiec.

Seventh grade – Elaina M. Frobish Effort Honor Roll Sixth grade – Emily R. AmEighth grade – Erin Blas-

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key, Abbie Borgstrom, Logan Edwards, Margaret Gile, Katie Hemmersbach, Olivia Mettille, Megan Ortinau and Maria Peterson.

Seventh grade – Elijah Davy, Elaina Frobish, Isabelle Hess, Matthew Kindelspire, Hattie Monson, Macy Rodgers, Sydney Thuente and Ben Virgo.

Sixth grade – Emily Ammer, Emma Cook, Lydia Gile, Molly Gustafson, Isabelle Horkey, Kyla Kjellesvik, John Landers, Kellianne Latta, Jada Less, Angel Loza, Cade Miller, Macrae Odom, Emily Reppy, Sydney Reppy, Elizabeth Resar, Sydney Safarcyk, Catherine Steed, Gia Valentin and Emily Wilson.

Fifth grade – Brooklyn Boykins, Jeffrey Bzdill, Madeline Castillo, Brady Danek, Alexa Edwards, Brianna Funk, Grace Lines, Hannah McGhee, Finn Paulson, Alma Repond, Christian Siwiec, Jeffrey Thiers, Samuel Thorson and Kylie Villarreal.

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drivers who are operating vehicles in an unsafe manner, driving with JOLIET – The Illinois State Police a suspended or revoked driver’s District 05 will conduct a roadside license, transporting open alcosafety check in Will County during holic beverages, or driving under the influence, according to a news the month of July, according to release from the State Police.

District 05 Commander Capt.

Alcohol and drug impairment is Darryl Bogard. Officers working a significant factor in nearly 40 this detail will be watchful for

percent of all fatal motor vehicle crashes in Illinois. The roadside checkss are designed to keep Illinois’ roads safe by taking dangerous DUI offenders off the road.

This project is funded through the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Traffic Safety.

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By DEVAN GAGLIARDO Community Foundation of Grundy County MORRIS – Believe it or not, school is out for summer.

June has arrived and we are already halfway through 2015.

Earlier in the year, I wrote about the Community Foundation of Grundy County’s grant process and since we are halfway through the year, I wanted to take this opportunity to remind organizations about our grant process.

In order to receive unrestricted grant funds, organizations must complete a grant application, which is reviewed by our Grants and Programs Committee. Monies from the unrestricted grant fund can only be approved for nonprofit organizations that serve Grundy County. The foundation does not typically award funds for individuals, scholarships, religious denominations, disease-specific organizations or operational budgets.

Our grant cycle is open for the 2015 calendar year and grants are awarded until the fund is exhausted. Grant requests typically do not exceed $5,000. Organizations interested in applying for a grant must provide the Grants and Programs Committee with a description of their project, including the benefits it would have on Grundy County, the proposed budget and the organization’s financials.

Organizations must also have proof of the organization’s charitable status.

In addition, organizations must provide the Community Foundation of Grundy County with photographs or copies of public relations around the project. Monies granted to an organization must be used for the purpose approved by the Community Foundation of Grundy County. The Grants and Programs Committee meets the first Wednesday of each month; however, we ask that applicants submit their applications one week before

that meeting so the committee has time to review the grant prior to meeting.

Our total unrestricted grant budget for 2015 is $30,000. To date, the committee has approved three grants totaling just under $7,000. The Grundy County Health Department was awarded a small grant to complete the Hoarding Task Force, which was a pilot project supported by the foundation in 2014. We Care of Grundy County requested and was approved for a grant to assist in purchasing a new van. And the Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association of Minooka was awarded a grant to purchase a new AED. The Grants and Programs Committee met last week and reviewed several grant applications, three of which the committee will take to the Board of Trustees at the June board meeting for final approval. So stay tuned for those.

Even if all three of those grants are approved, we will

still have funds available for 2015. Therefore, I would strongly encourage any nonprofit that has a need to apply. I am always willing to talk with organizations before they submit a grant application should questions arise.

In August 2014, the foundation began convening the Senior Network, which is comprised of organizations that serve senior citizens.

Since August, the foundation has made seniors the focus of

several events and is interested in supporting senior programming through our unrestricted grants. Therefore, the Grants and Programs Committee would welcome organizations serving senior citizens to apply for a grant.

Anyone with questions regarding applying for an unrestricted grant through the Community Foundation of Grundy County can contact me at devan@cfgrundycounty. com or 815-941-0852.

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In Will County, the office will be at Wilmington City Hall, 1165 S. Water St., from 9 to 10 a.m.

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OPINION Springfield parties just do not get it After five months, you’d think the warring parties at the Illinois Statehouse would have learned something about each other. Instead, last week’s bitter and divisive House overtime session showed they still fundamentally misunderstand one another.

What follows are some questions I’m hearing, and my own responses: • Republicans: Why would the House Democrats propose such a weak workers’ compensation reform plan last week when they knew Gov. Bruce Rauner wants so much more?

The Democrats’ plan didn’t contain much real-world progress, and actually regressed in part. Unless you read between the lines. Workers’ comp insurance is essentially a nofault system designed to keep disputes out of the courts. Republicans have tried for years to insert “causation” into the system to weed out employees whose injuries are mostly not the fault of employers. So, build on the causation issue and ignore his other items that set the negotiations back. It’s not rocket science.

• Democrats: Why won’t the Republicans accept the fact we’re moving in their direction, but can only go so far?

We’re not Republicans.

Rauner believes Republican legislators were far too content in the past to accept any crumbs the Democrats would offer. Those days are over. We now have a Republican governor who is demanding significant change. And with the session in overtime, he’s not going to want to look as if he’s caving to Madigan, as so many of his predecessors did. The Democrats must keep moving toward the governor’s position, or this thing ain’t ever gonna end.

• Republicans: Madigan

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VIEWS Rich Miller hasn’t moved an inch all spring. We’ve retreated on dozens of issues, so why won’t he give up a single priority?

He has. If you look at his floor actions as a negotiating process, Madigan has eliminated several of Rauner’s proposals from consideration by defeating them during floor votes. He did the very same thing to his millionaires’ tax proposal. The Republicans interpreted the floor vote as an insult to the wealthy governor. Well, yeah, but its defeat also effectively took the issue off the table. Ignore the show business and look for progress.

• Democrats: Why did the Republicans go nuclear on Democrats in committee last week by claiming we were conducting a “sexist smear campaign” against one of their appointees who is drawing her $250,000 salary from a mostly unrelated state agency?

Y’all were preparing to zing the governor with an overthe-top claim he was stealing money from poor people in the Department of Human Services budget and giving it to his education czar. Other governors may have humbly prostrated themselves before you, but Rauner is unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Yeah, the administration’s response was hugely over the top. But that’s the way they roll.

These folks are stone cold killers. And they ain’t changing. Plus, it’s just show business. Don’t take it personally.

• Rich Miller also publishes Capitol Fax, a daily political newsletter, and CapitolFax. com.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Governor Rauner’s lawsuit reform legislation is sorely needed

To the Editor: Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposed lawsuit reform legislation that is a key part of his “Turnaround Agenda” is a significant step forward in bringing Illinois’ economy back and will help stop the flow of jobs to neighboring states.

The time for lawsuit reform in Illinois is long overdue. Illinois is ranked the fifth-worst state in the country for legal fairness, according to a report from the non-partisan research company Harris Interactive. The reality is companies look to move to states where the legal climate is fair, which is why Illinois’ status as the “Lawsuit Abuse Capital of the Midwest” is making it extremely difficult to attract new employers.

The reasonable lawsuit reforms proposed by Rauner will reduce the abuse of Illinois courts by aggressive personal injury lawyers, take the lawsuit target off the backs of small businesses and in turn help create jobs in Illinois.

We need to create jobs in Illinois, not more

lawsuits, which is why Rauner should be applauded for taking the lead to weed out junk lawsuits here and restore fairness to our courts.

Rauner’s proposed lawsuit reforms are common sense solutions to very serious problems that negatively impact all of us. Illinoisans should contact their legislators and ask them if they will stand with the personal injury lawyers, who are the only ones who profit from this unfair system, or the small businesses and individual citizens who are far too frequently targets of unfair frivolous lawsuits and are made to pay for personal injury lawyer greed.

The time for common sense lawsuit reform is now. By standing up to the personal injury lawyers and passing common sense lawsuit reforms, legislators will stop lawsuit abuse, create jobs, restore fairness to Illinois courts and put money back in consumers’ pockets.

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Contact Assistant Sports Editor Rob Oesterle at roesterle@shawmedia.com.

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A LOOK BACK

The 2014-15 area sports seasons provided plenty of highlights / 14 Douglas Cottle for Shaw Media

Coal City’s Cody Minnick (left) wrestles North Boone’s Brandon Briggs at the IHSA individual state wrestling tournament. Minnick won the Class 1A 120-pound state title.

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2014-15 was a good year for our teams LEFT: Morris’ Griffin Sobol is chased down by Peoria defenders in the Redskins’ 40-28 loss in the Class 5A quarterfinals.

SPORTS RECAP Rob Oesterle

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It doesn’t seem possible so quickly, but another school year is in the books, athletically speaking.

When Minooka’s baseball team dropped a 6-0 decision to O’Fallon on Saturday in the Class 4A Bloomington Sectional, it marked the end of the 2014-15 campaign for the schools in The Morris Herald-News coverage area.

The highlight of the year came out of the Coal City wrestling program, which produced Class 1A individual state champions Joey Rivera, who won at 106 pounds with a 47-4 record, Cody Minnick (120, 52-1) and Corey Jurzak (132, 48-1). The Coalers also finished third in the team dual state meet, losing to eventual state champion Dakota in the semifinals before beating Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley for third place.

The Coalers also gave us the deepest run in the football playoffs, reaching the Class 4A semifinals before falling to Chicago Phillips at Gately Stadium. Coal City was powered by running back Jack Dibble, who had probably the best season of anyone not named John Dergo this area has ever seen. Dibble, who will attend North Central College in the fall, ran for 2522 yards and 33 touchdowns, averaging 210.7 yards a game. The school year was bookended by a pair of teams who didn’t have their typical starts, but rebounded to their usual forms. I am talking, of course, about the Morris football and Minooka baseball teams.

Let’s start in the fall, where Morris saw back-to-back, one-point overtime losses to Sterling and Yorkville served them a 2-4 record in grave danger of missing the playoffs.

All the Redskins did after that was beat Sycamore, Kaneland and LaSalle-Peru to end the regular season, then defeat previously undefeated Normal U-High on the road in the first round of the Class 5A play-

BELOW: Corey Jurzak was one of three individual state wrestling champions for Coal City.

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offs before getting the best of highly-regarded Mahomet-Seymour at home in the second round. In the quarterfinals, after falling behind 27-7 early to Peoria, the Redskins took a 28-27 lead before finally losing a 40-28 decision.

There wasn’t one specific thing that turned the Redskins’ season around.

There were injured players that found their way back into the lineup, a defense that got better as the year went on and a power running game that improved. Most of all, it was an attitude, a desire to not miss the playoffs for a second straight year, that spurred the winning streak.

Another highlight from the fall season was the Morris boys soccer team winning its fourth straight regional title.

The Redskins topped Streator 2-1 in the championship game of the Class 2A LaSalle-Peru Regional before falling to the host school in the Peoria Notre Dame Sectional semifinal.

The Morris girls tennis doubles team of Leah Lines and Monica Davy advanced to the state tournament, as did singles player Megan Davy.

In cross country, the Minooka girls team finished eighth in the Class 3A meet, with Ashley Tutt taking sixth and Mackenzie Callahan 15th.

Morris’ Mya Shannon finished 43rd in the Class 2A meet, while in Class 1A, Seneca finished ninth as a team. Gardner-South Wilmington’s Daly Galloway was second individually, while Seneca’s top finisher was Eva Bruno, who took 27th.

During the winter season, the Morris girls basketball team improved from nine wins the previous season to 19.

The Redskin boys, meanwhile, reached the Class 3A regional title game at Coal City before falling to Lincoln-Way West to finish with an 18-10 record.

Newark’s boys team won the championship of the Class 1A Ottawa Marquette Regional

before reaching the title game of the Somonauk Sectional, dropping a one-point decision to Ashton-Franklin Center.

The Newark girls team won the Class 1A Somonauk Regional before falling to Amboy in the semifinals of the Roanoke-Benson Sectional.

In spring action, the Morris softball team won its second straight regional, defeating LaSalle-Peru, 2-1, in dramatic walk-off fashion to win the Class 3A Ottawa Regional, before falling to Joliet Catholic Academy in the semifinals of the Morris Sectional. In baseball, Morris fell to LaSalle-Peru in the semifinals of the Class 3A Ottawa Regional, while Coal City fell to Herscher in the title game of the Class 2A Coal City Regional.

In boys track and field, Minooka’s Peter Andreano finished second in the Class 3A high jump and was seventh in the long jump, while teammate Justin Wolz was eighth in the 300-meter intermediate hur-

dles. Morris’ Jacob Wantland finished ninth in the Class 2A 800, while Seneca’s Ross McCormick was second in the Class 1A 1,600 and eighth in the 3,200.

In girls track and field, Seneca’s Lexi Wilkinson finished second in the Class 1A triple jump, while her sister, Cora, took ninth in the same event. The Irish’s 3,200 relay team of Sarah Virgo, Lexi Bogren, Carina Collet and Eva Bruno finished seventh, while Willow Stuedeman was fourth in the 100 and Cora Wilkinson was eighth in the 300 intermediate hurdles. In the Class 3A meet, Minooka’s Ashleigh Wilson took second in the 400 and fifth in the 200 dash, with Ashley Tutt taking seventh in the 3,200 run.

All in all, a pretty good year. Here’s hoping for more of the same in 2015-16.

• Rob Oesterle can be reached at roesterle@shawmedia.com.

AREA ROUNDUP

WHITE SOX

MORRIS – Due to rain on May 30, the STARS series opening night at Grundy County Speedway honoring the late Patrick Wilda Jr. was held Saturday.

The top three finishers for all classes were: D’Arcy GMC National Midgets – Brad Greenup, Billy Hulbert and Tyler Baran; Illini Racing Series Sportsman Midgets (IRS) – Adam Taylor, Austin Smith and Travis Mahoney; Classic Modifieds (Dwarf) – Ed Enser, Darren Ihrke and Shelly Ihrke; Legacy Midwest Racing Series – Nathan Bertino, Jordan Caskey and Kyle Voss.

The STARS series will return to Grundy Speedway on Saturday.

VOLLEYBALL

TENNIS

Morris Area Tennis Association: The organization is now

Nick Borgstrom was on the Gus Macker team of Robbie Meucci, Jacob Brady and Logan Ault. His name was inadvertently left out of Monday’s edition of The Morris Herald-News.

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More time for Bonifacio?

Ventura said that if Emilio Bonifacio gets more playing time, it would be at second base.

Carlos Sanchez’s glove is better, but the Sox’s struggling lineup is looking for help from anywhere it can be had.

“Him going into left field, that was somewhat of a jumpstart, creating a little more action, hit-and-run, stolen bases,” Ventura said. “He has the ability to do that. He’ll probably get a little more time at second base than anything.”

Bonifacio, who is making $3 million this season, is hitting .200 in 58 plate appearances.

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The Sox, who have scored two runs or fewer in 21 of their first 55 games and are on pace to hit 112 home runs, which would be their lowest total since they hit 110 in 1992, could use that starting now.

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taking registration for the summer sessions. Beginners and intermediate players will choose group lessons two days per week – Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays.

High school players will sign up for four days per week – Mondays through Thursdays. There will be a June session, and then a July session.

The first session began June 8 and runs through June 25, and the second session runs July 13 to 31. All lessons are taught by USPTA instructor Sara Davy on the Morris Community High School tennis courts. Please call 815-2122965 with any questions and to register.

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Seneca Camp: The camp will be put on by former Seneca Lady Irish players, many of whom are now playing in college. The camp will focus on fundamental skills in passing, hitting, serving, setting and blocking. There will be many games and prizes awarded. The camp will also have the help of head coach Karen Raney and JV coach Amy Mino.

The camp runs from June 29 to July 2. Incoming sixth and seventh-graders will be from 10 a.m. until noon and incoming eighth- and ninth-graders will be from 2 to 4 p.m.

Cost for the camp is $40, which includes a camp T-shirt.

Payments should be sent to Seneca High School CO: Steve Haines, 307 E. Scott St., Seneca, IL 61360, and checks should be made out to Steve Haines.

Turn in forms, which are available at Seneca High School, by June 15 to be guaranteed a T-shirt, otherwise forms will be taken until first day of camp.

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STAFF REPORTS

CHICAGO – White Sox manager Robin Ventura has a wish.

“I would like our offense to get consistent,” Ventura said before the Sox opened a three-game series Monday against the Houston Astros at U.S. Cellular Field. “We’ve got some guys we believe in.

They have a nice little track record and we talk about it, but it’s been inconsistent.

I think it’s something that, once it clicks, it’s going to be a better thing for us.”

Waiting for that is getting old.

The Sox entered the game hitting .173 with 10 runs scored in their past four games and .189 with 24 runs scored in their past 10.

Ventura has been pleased with the Sox’s improved – albeit not stellar – defense.

But the offense, which was expected to be upgraded with the addition of outfield-

er Melky Cabrera and others, has been lackluster.

“That’s difficult for any guy to go through it,” Ventura said. “[Cabrera] wants to help the team. He knows why he came here [and] everything that goes with that.”

Cabrera signed a threeyear, $42 million deal as a free agent in the offseason.

“I think there’s an added – I don’t know if it’s a burden or a pressure – but there is a subliminal thing to it, and you have to be able to get over it and be able to help,” Ventura said. “We have a couple of those that aren’t at the norm that you’d expect.”

A .283 hitter with a .335 on-base percentage and a .405 slugging percentage during his career, Cabrera was at .226/.263/.258 with a meager five extra-base hits through Sunday.

“Somebody like him that goes on a roll, he can almost carry you in the lineup for a while,” Ventura said. “I’m looking forward to that right

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This is the time of year where you just empty the tank, throw everything you can at them. You just continue no matter what. You don’t make excuses. You don’t throw in the towel. You keep working for that offense. It comes at a price, too.

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Jonathan Toews Hawks team captain

SPEAK ONLY THE TRUTH

Win or lose, the Hawks leave the rah-rah stuff to everybody else

CHICAGO – Hockey teams don’t usually engage in all-out wars of words. They lean toward subtle propaganda campaigns meant to either send a message to the opponent or, in the case of the Tampa Bay Lightning, to themselves.

Before Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday, a message flashed on the video board at Amalie Arena.

It presumably did not come from Tampa Bay’s players or its coach, but it might as well have: We’ve Been Here Time After Time There Is No Fear Only Desire To Win. The young Lighting had dropped Game 1 after dominating the Blackhawks most of the first two periods, and someone apparently had felt the need to reassure the masses.

If the marketing department had airdropped pamphlets of hope over Tampa, no one would have blinked.

Two days after that loss, Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper’s words at a news confer-

ence were pep rally-worthy.

“Unfortunately we dropped that game,” he said. “But if there’s one thing we learned, it’s that we know we belong.”

There’s no reason to take that statement too far, to parse it for all its possible meanings and to make the leap that the Lightning have major questions about their place in the world. But it did make one pause.

Not as much as Bruce Boudreau’s words did on the eve of Game 7 of the Western Conference final, when he said he wouldn’t be surprised if his Ducks fell behind 1-0 near the start of that contest.

Way to set the tone, coach!

But Cooper’s words were odd coming from the coach of one of the two teams left standing in the Stanley Cup Final.

They had the whiff of subservience to them. After three hard-fought series, the Lightning needed Game 1 to know they belonged on the ice with the Hawks?

Now, Cooper surely would argue his team indeed

VIEWS Rick Morrissey showed no fear in bouncing back with a wild 4-3 victory Saturday night. But all of the Lightning’s public self-esteem exercises have felt a little over the top.

It’s hard to imagine the Hawks feeling the need to reassure anyone. They’ve seen everything there is to see, and they’ve done everything there is to do.

They saw Game 3 on the docket Monday night at the United Center, and they know they’ve seen a lot of games just like this one. Tampa Bay has found ways to win games in the postseason, but nobody has figured out more ways to win important games than the Hawks have the past seven seasons.

Now, it’s possible the Hawks are saying similar things as the Lightning are and that I’m simply hearing an entirely different message through my parochial ears.

But when Jonathan Toews opens his mouth, I hear a man who is calculating how this series is going to play out. I hear a captain who always seems to be two moves ahead.

“It’s not time to get frustrated, it’s not time to give up,” he said in the Hawks’ locker room after Game 2.

“You stay with it and eventually something clicks and when it does, it feels really good.

“This is the time of year where you just empty the tank, throw everything you can at them. You just continue no matter what. You don’t make excuses. You don’t throw in the towel. You keep working for that offense. It comes at a price, too.”

The Hawks adjusted to the Lightning’s speed in Game 1.

They saw what Tampa Bay did in Game 2, and they’ll adjust again. They’ll adjust until they figure out how to win this series. It’s how they won two Stanley Cups the previous five seasons.

You watch what the Hawks do more than you listen to

what they say. Mostly, you watch them win.

“We gained some confidence to know that we can play a solid game and finish it this time with the lead heading into the third,” Lightning captain Steven Stamkos said after the Game 2 victory.

The Hawks don’t talk about confidence. It would be like talking about breathing.

In the inevitable postGame 2 overreaction on social media, Hawks goalie Corey Crawford was the spawn of Satan for giving up a bad goal and forward Patrick Sharp was a clown in a miniature car for picking up back-to-back penalties in the third period. Fine. But it all seemed silly two games into a series that is really just beginning.

“We’ll be all right,” Hawks coach Joel Quenneville said.

He wasn’t trying to convince anybody. He was just speaking the truth.

• Rick Morrissey is a Chicago Sun-Times sports columnist. Write to him at rmorrissey@suntimes.com.

CUBS

Javy Baez goes from Cubs’ radar to Iowa DL after breaking finger

By GORDON WITTENMYER gwittenmyer@suntimes.com WASHINGTON – The Cubs lost a potential midseason upgrade to their lineup Sunday when Triple-A infielder Javy Baez suffered a broken fin-

ger in a game against Memphis. One day after hitting a light-tower home run, Baez suffered a non-displaced fracture in his left ring finger when he jammed the hand stealing second base in Sunday’s seventh inning.

Baez, who already missed the first month of the season on family leave after the sudden death of his younger sister, is expected to miss four to eight weeks with the injury.

“That’s a kick in the butt for the kid, man,” Cubs man-

ager Joe Maddon said. “He’s been working so hard. He’s been doing so well.”

Baez, hitting .314 with eight home runs in 37 games for Triple-A Iowa, was playing his fifth game at third base as the Cubs groomed him for a possi-

ble fit in his eventual return to the big-league infield.

He made his big-league debut last season and spent the final two months of the season as the Cubs’ second baseman (.169, 95 strikeouts in 213 atbats).

PUZZLES SUDOKU

BRIDGE by Phillip Alder

Do not jump to take tricks

CELEBRITY CIPHER

Noel Coward, the colorful English playwright, actor and composer who died in 1973, said, “Trust your instincts. If you have no instincts, trust your impulses.”

Unfortunately, at the bridge table, less experienced players have certain impulses that can be fatal – as perhaps in this deal. South is in four hearts. West leads the diamond ace.

What should happen?

North was right to overcall one spade. To double first, planning to bid spades on the next round, requires at least a very good 17 points. Then East made a pre-emptive jump to three diamonds. (With a good hand, he would have cue-bid two spades.) After two passes, North made a takeout double to show extra values and short diamonds. South, who had a much better hand than he might have held, correctly jumped to four hearts.

The first key play comes at trick one. East must signal with his diamond queen under West’s ace, to show the queen and the jack.

Then West must resist the impulse to cash his diamond king.

He can see three defensive tricks in the heart king and two diamonds.

But from where is a fourth winner coming?

At trick two, West should shift to his singleton king. Declarer will win with dummy’s ace, lead a heart to his ace (he knows West has the king from his opening bid), and play another heart. But West wins with his king and leads a low diamond. East takes the trick with his jack and returns a spade, which West ruffs to defeat the contract.

Trust your instincts, but also stop to analyze the deal.

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Meet comments abour biracial child with humor and pride Dear Abby: May I comment on the letter from “Open-Minded in Pennsylvania” (3/6), the adoptive mother of a biracial child who asked for a witty comeback for strangers’ comments/questions? This is a rare teaching moment! If a parent reacts with the slightest hint of displeasure, the child will think the parent is displeased with her/him.

We adopted a daughter of a different race 29 years ago.

When I received comments/ questions from acquaintances and strangers, my face would light up, and I’d respond, “Oh, we adopted her! She is Filipino! We are so blessed to have her in our lives!” Usually, the

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips person would smile and say something positive. The rare times someone didn’t, we would hurry on with a wave and a smile, and I would hug her close.

Our daughter has grown up proud of her ethnic background and knowing she’s special. She is now married and the proud mother of two biracial children. – Judy in

Texas

Dear Judy: You handled the situation beautifully. I heard from a slew of adoptive parents after printing that

letter. Let me share some of their comments: Dear Abby: Thirty years ago, we adopted two baby girls of a different race from ours. Our adoption social worker gave us some insightful advice about what to do when someone made a bigoted or ignorant remark.

She said: “Always remember your child is watching you to see how she is supposed to feel about what has just happened. If you become upset and defensive, your children will feel that way too and begin to believe something is ‘wrong’ about them and your family. So take the role of teacher and educate the ignorant person. Keep it

light, add humor if you can, and then chuckle later with your child and other family members about the silly dumbness of a few people in the world.” It worked for us.

– Antonia, Mother of Two

Dear Abby: When my adopted son from Bogota, Colombia, was about 4 months old, we were shopping for groceries one day. A woman approached our cart and asked, “Where is he from?”

I smiled and replied, “Heaven!” – Kathy in New York Dear Abby: I employ a strategy I learned from your column. I face the questioner with a smile and say, “I am stunned that you would ask such a personal thing!”

The look on the asker’s face

is priceless. And it makes it quite clear that I have no obligation to respond to anything someone may choose to ask. To that mother: Hold your head high, radiate pride in your precious child, and know all’s right in your world. – Pat in the North-

west

Dear Abby: I have a wonderful grandchild of mixed race.

When I’m asked insensitive questions like, “What is he?”

I smile, hold him close, and respond, “He’s PERFECT -- don’t you think?” – Proud

Gran in South Carolina

• Write to Dear Abby at www.dearabby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Illinois Cement Company, a manufacturer of Portland cement since 1974, located in LaSalle, Illinois is seeking a Journeyman Electrician with the following experience: Knowledge required for 480v/ Drivers: Local Recruiting Fair 4160v motors and controls Programmable controllers Mon 6/15 - Wed 6/17, Process control instrumentation, 8:30a-4:30p CDL (A or B) 2 yrs exp basic electronics, electrical equipApply: TruckMovers.com ment installation Walk-ins Welcome Troubleshooting and test instruHampton Inn, 6540 S. Cicero Ave, ments Bedford Park, IL This position would be Monday Call Kim: 855-204-3216 through Friday, Day Shift, with Callouts, and Overtime opportunities.

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800-589-8237 NOTICE Pursuant to the Business Opportunity Sales Law of 1995, every business opportunity must be registered with the Illinois Securities Department. Protect yourself and get the facts before you hand over your hard earned money by contacting the Illinois Secretary of State's Securities Department at 1-800-628-7937.

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Mail resume to: 948 W. US Route 6, Morris, IL 60450

All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.

We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis

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June 12 & 13 Fri & Sat, 8am – 3pm Over 100 Homes!

Look for the Big Red & White Striped Banners !!

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Be sure to include a photo of your pet, home, auto or merchandise.

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1000's of Items

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Grandma's knickknacks, jewelry, dolls, crafts, girls summer dresses 7-14, junior name brand XS-XL, misses L-XL, Mens S-L, bedding, TONS of MISC!

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preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation of discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.

Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD tollfree at 1-800-669-9777. The tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY MORRIS, ILLINOIS PNC MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, -v.KENNETH ABNEY, JR., KRISTY ABNEY, Defendant 10 CH 264 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 25, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 9:00 AM on June 29, 2015, at the Grundy County Courthouse, 111 East Washington Street front door entrance, MORRIS, IL, 60450, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1915 Minooka Rd., Morris, IL 60450 Property Index No. 02-08-100-010.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $915,575.25.

Sale terms: 25% of the bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential

Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The certified check must be made payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admon-

Angela Lilek

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Loan Officer 1-800-443-8780 ext. 2920 NMLS #1128192

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PUBLIC AUCTION

Vintage Gas Pumps | Antiques Tools | Household

Saturday, June 13, 2015 @ 9:00 am Location: 3040 Route 52, Minooka, IL 60477 Directions: 2 miles West of Ridge Rd on US-52; OR 6½ miles East of IL-47 on US-52.

Plenty of Parking available off the highway.

Antiques & Vintage Wayne Gas Pump w/ Mobil Signage (49¢) and Tokheim MileMaster Gas Pump (33¢), both kept indoors, off floor; Roll top Desk; Antique rockers; A-Leather Settee; 1950s Glass-top Buffet; dresser/mirror; Chest of drawers w/mirrors; Dayton Butchers Scale; A-Chest; Sewing Cabinet; Hot Rod Magazines; Tin Ware; Horse Items; Vinyl Records; 50s Lionel Train Set w/transformer in orig boxes; glassware; Wooden Boxes; wrinter washer; ; Stover Mfg Co Lg Grinder; Hardware; (2) Antique Carpenters Chests; A- Wooden planes & tools; Lg Floodlight projector; Porcelain Pedestal sink; Old Bottles & Glasses including Fred Sehring Brewing Co, Joliet IL Household & Misc: Old motor manuals; patio tbl /chrs; tabletop turkey fryer; dishes; DR set w/hutch: Christmas décor; VCR tapes; Bicycle; Triumph 500 Motorcycle, for parts; motorcycle frame, with title; end tbls; 9-Gun Cab, glass frt w/ base; Nascar mdl cars; TV stand w/elect faux fireplace/heater. Tools/Misc: Hand Tools; chainsaw; 8HP gas eng;, Garage Items; lawn vacuum; 60gal upright air comp; vise; Lumber; boom pallet mover; 36” HD lathe; Lg Asst electrical wire; Old barn wood; Yard tools; 12V gas transfer pump; Brass fittings; 50+ Steel Posts; I-Beam; Misc Iron; Ryobi Weed Eater; Lg heater (Kerosene/Dsl); AlumTruck topper, long bed; Workbench; (4) 33x12.5 R15 Tires; Metal Drums; Troy-Bilt Self Prop mower w/mulcher.

Owner(s): Joe & Gail Girard

Mazon, No Lease Kitchen, Laundry.

Utilities provided.

1-630-910-5304 1-630-698-2229

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For Photos & more info call auction agency or go to richardaolson.com adno=0330413

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Richard A. Olson & Assoc.

Morris IL 815 942-4266 Dick Olson 815-258-3003 Erik Olson 815-931-0699

22 CLASSIFIED • Tues!"#, June 9, 2015 • ished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee

shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport,

Morris Her"l!-News / MorrisHer"l!-News.com

etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE MORRIS PLANNING COMMISSION IN THE MORRIS MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING AT 700 NORTH DIVISION STREET, MORRIS, ILLINOIS, ON WEDNESDAY JUNE 24TH, 2015 AT 7:00 PM., TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION TOWARDS A REVISION OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT UNDER SECTION 17.63 OF THE MORRIS MUNICIPAL CODE FILED BY WC-MORRIS LLC LOCATED AT 1095 TWILIGHT DRIVE IN MORRIS SAID ZONING MAP AMENDMENT SHALL AFFECT THE REAL PROPERTY WHICH IS LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: ATTACHED BELOW PIN# 02-33-353-025 & 02-33-353-026 THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS; WALNUT GROVE, 1095 TWILIGHT IN MORRIS, ILLINOIS. A COPY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED APPLICATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE MORRIS CITY HALL. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING AND WILL BE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS MAY BE SUBMITTED ORALLY, IN WRITING, OR BOTH.

sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Case Number: 10 CH 264 TJSC#: 35-7713 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

(Published in the Morris HeraldNews, May 26, 2015 June 2, 9, 2015.)

EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION THAT PART OF LOT 2 OF BEATTY'S WEST ESTATES A SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 34 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, RECORDED JANUARY 20, 1987 AS DOCUMENT 287419, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID, LOT 2; THENCE SOUTH 0°00'17" EAST (AN ASSUMED BEARING) ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF 413.90 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF TWILIGHT DRIVE; THENCE SOUTH 0° 00'17" EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF 775.97 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 89°49'12" WEST 202.68 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY 16.29 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CIRCLE HAVING A RADIUS OF 153.50 FEET CONCAVE EASTERLY AND WHOSE CHORD BEARS NORTH 01°34'14" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 16.28 FEET; THENCE NORTH 85°23'21 " WEST 33.00 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY 3.50 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CIRCLE HAVING A RADIUS OF 171.83 FEET CONCAVE EASTERLY AND WHOSE CHORD BEARS NORTH 05°11'40" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 3.50 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 33.51 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CIRCLE HAVING A RADIUS OF 25.00 FEET CONCAVE SOUTHWESTERLY AND WHOSE CHORD BEARS NORTH 32°37'35" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 31.06 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 107.52 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CIRCLE HAVING A RADIUS OF 651.50 FEET CONCAVE NORTHEASTERLY AND WHOSE CHORD BEARS NORTH 66°18'09" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 107.40 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 134.40 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CIRCLE HAVING A RADIUS OF 2177.65 FEET CONCAVE NORTHEASTERLY AND WHOSE CHORD BEARS NORTH 59°48'23" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 134.38 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 295.19 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CIRCLE HAVING A RADIUS OF 416.50 FEET CONCAVE NORTHEASTERLY AND WHOSE CHORD BEARS NORTH 37°44'04" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 289.05 FEET; THENCE NORTH 17°25'51" WEST 23.46 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF TWILIGHT DRIVE; THENCE SOUTH 72°34'09" WEST ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF TWILIGHT DRIVE 19.37 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF OAK GROVE RESUBDIVISION RECORDED JUNE 18, 2008 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 490758; THENCE SOUTH 17°24'06" EAST ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF OAK GROVE RESUBDIVISION AFORESAID 282.12 FEET TO A BEND THEREIN; THENCE SOUTH 72°34'09" WEST ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF OAK GROVE RESUBDIVISION AFORESAID 37.18 FEET TO A BEND THEREIN; THENCE SOUTH 00°00'23" EAST ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF OAK GROVE RESUBDIVISION AFORESAID AND THE EASTERLY LINE OF OAK GROVE SUBDIVISION RECORDED JANUARY 12, 2007 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 473287 A DISTANCE OF 400.93 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THOMAS DRIVE SAID POINT BEING THE SOUTH MOST CORNER OF LOT 22 IN OAK GROVE SUBDIVISION AFORESAID; THE NEXT 6 COURSES BEING ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF THOMAS DRIVE; THENCE EASTERLY 158.37 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CIRCLE HAVING A RADIUS OF 567.00 FEET CONCAVE NORTHERLY AND WHOSE CHORD BEARS SOUTH 71°13'07" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 157.86 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY 215.86 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CIRCLE HAVING A RADIUS OF 833.00 FEET CONCAVE SOUTHERLY AND WHOSE CHORD BEARS SOUTH 71°47'49" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 215.26 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 64°22'23" EAST 50.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 67°59'06" EAST 72.65 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY 69.42 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CIRCLE HAVING A RADIUS OF 187.00 FEET CONCAVE NORTHERLY AND WHOSE CHORD BEARS SOUTH 85°23'33" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 69.03 FEET; THENCE NORTH 83°58'35" EAST 84.83 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF LOT 2 OF BEATIY'S WEST ESTATES A SUBDIVISION AFORESAID; THENCE NORTH 00°00'17" WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2 A DISTANCE OF 440.99 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF MORRIS, GRUNDY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. CONTAINING 292,367 SQUARE FEET OR 6.71 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. CITY OF MORRIS PLANNING COMMISSION (Published in the Morris Herald-News June 9, 2015) MPC291

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY MORRIS, ILLINOIS PNC MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, -v.KENNETH ABNEY, JR., KRISTY ABNEY, Defendant 10 CH 264 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 25, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 9:00 AM on June 29, 2015, at the Grundy County Courthouse, 111 East Washington Street front door entrance, MORRIS, IL, 60450, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth

below, the following described real estate: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 8, thence East along the North line of said Northwest 1/4 295.2 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing East along the North line of said Northwest 1/4 295.20 feet; thence South along a line parallel to the West line of said Northwest 1/4 for a distance of 738 feet; thence West 295.2 feet along a line parallel to the North line of said Northwest 1/4; thence North 738 feet along a line parallel to the West line of said Northwest 1/4 to the Point of Beginning; all in Section 8, Township 34 North, Range 7, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Grundy County, Illinois.

Commonly known as 1915 Minooka Rd., Morris, IL 60450 Property Index No. 02-08-100-010.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $915,575.25.

Sale terms: 25% of the bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The certified check must be made payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to

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the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Case Number: 10 CH 264 TJSC#: 35-7713 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and

any information obtained will be Grundy County Clerk used for that purpose.

(Published in the Morris Herald- (Published in the Morris HeraldNews, May 26, 2015 June 2, 9, News, June 9, 16, 23, 2015) MPC293 2015.)

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS SS COUNTY OF GRUNDY IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE INTEREST OF, DHANE HOGAN, a minor.

No. 15 JD 37 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Harold Ray Hogan, Unknown Address, Unknown City and State and To All Whom It May Concern: TAKE NOTICE that on the 4th day of June, 2015, a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by Christopher M. Dearth, Assistant State's Attorney in the Circuit Court of Grundy County entitled 'In the interest of DHANE HOGAN, a minor', and that in the Grundy County Courthouse, 111 E. Washington Street, Morris, Illinois on the 29th day of July, 2015, at the hour of 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a trial will be held upon the petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court under that Act. The court has the authority in this proceeding to take from you the custody and guardianship of the minor, and to appoint a guardian with power to consent to adoption of the minor.

NOW, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or judgment entered.

June 4, 2015 /s/ Karen E. Slattery (Clerk of the Circuit Court) (Published in the Morris HeraldNews, June 9, 2015) MPC294

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE MORRIS PLANNING COMavailable 24/7 at MorrisHerald-News.com MISSION IN THE MORRIS MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING AT 700 NORTH DIVISION STREET, MORRIS, ILLINOIS, ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2015 AT 7:00 PM., TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FILED BY ELIZABETH BROWNEWELL OF 309 WEST JEFFERSON ST. IN MORRIS TOWARD A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL PERMITPUBLIC NOTICE TED USE TO ALLOW TWO UNITS IN AN R-2; SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT UNDER SECTION 17.21.020 AND 17.21.040 OF THE MORRIS MUNICIPAL CODE. SAID ZONING MAP AMENDMENT SHALL AFFECT THE REAL NOTICE PROPERTY WHICH IS LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT SEVEN (7) IN BLOCK TWENTY-TWO (22) OF CHAPIN'S ADDITION, THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECPublic Notice is hereby given TION 4, TOWNSHIP 32 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN THE CITY OF MOR- that on June 4th, A.D., 2015, a certificate was filed in the Office of RIS, GRUNDY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. the County Clerk of Grundy County, Illinois, setting forth the names and PIN# 05-04-458-003 post-office addresses of all of the THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS: persons owning, conducting and 309 WEST JEFFERSON STREET IN MORRIS, ILLINOIS. transacting the business known as A COPY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED APPLICATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE MORRIS CITY HALL. ALL INLaGush TERESTED PARTIES ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING AND WILL BE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS MAY BE SUBMITTED ORALLY, IN WRITING, OR BOTH. located at 1416 Plantain Drive, Minooka, IL 60447 CITY OF MORRIS PLANNING COMMISSION Dated this 4th day of June, A.D. 2015.

(Published in the Morris Herald-News, June 9, 2015) MPC289 Kay T. Olson

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on June 4th, A.D., 2015, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Grundy County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as TYLER'S TRANSPORTATION located at 1441 Scott Circle, Morris, IL 60450 Dated this 4th day of June, A.D. 2015 Kay T. Olson Grundy County Clerk (Published in the Morris HeraldNews, June 9, 16, 23, 2015) MPC292

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