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Friday, February 6, 2015

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Measles in Illinois Have you and your children been vaccinated?

By Dixie Schroeder news@tonicanews.com

Measles has recently surfaced in many states, with one multi-state outbreak linked to exposure received at Disneyland, Calif. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has now confirmed the first case of measles in Illinois.

In this case, an unnamed suburban Cook County resident became ill this past month. IDPH said vaccinations are an effective way to prevent the measles infection. The vaccine is a requirement for all Illinois school children. Gene Vogelge-

sang, public relations director at Illinois Valley Community Hospital, said it is important to take the vaccines seriously.

“Illinois Valley Community Hospital officials advise parents to be sure the measles vaccine is up to date for each of their children. It’s safe and effective. And it’s a combination vaccine. It protects against measles, mumps and German measles. Kids need two doses of this vaccine. Here’s a typical timing: First dose, 12 to 15 months of age; second dose, 4 to 6 years of age. Adults may also need a vaccine. Ask your doctor if you should get one,” Vogelgesang said.

Measles is a serious, highly contagious disease caused by

a virus. The virus is spread easily through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes or by direct contact with infected nose or throat secretions.

Symptoms of measles include a rash that starts on the face and neck and then spreads, a high fever, runny nose, cough and red, watery eyes. The fever starts about 10 days (range seven to 18 days) after exposure. The rash appears about 14 days after exposure. Infants and adults usually are sicker than children and teenagers.

In the United States, death from measles has occurred at a rate of about two to three per 1,000 cases in recent years, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. These

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Will we pay for it later?

With fuel prices at their lowest in years, will there be a backlash?

Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com

According to Newton’s Third Law of Motion, for every action, there’s an equal and opposite reaction. It’s commonly applied to situations outside of the realm of physics incorrectly, but we still ponder cause and effect.

Currently, prices for oil and gasoline are at the lowest they’ve been in years. The question is ... is someone suffering because of that now, and will we see a backlash in the future?

While one might think the drop in gas prices would negatively impact ethanol production, Mark Marquis of Marquis Energy in Hennepin said that’s not the case.

“Gas and ethanol prices aren’t directly tied together,” Marquis said. “Gasoline isn’t involved in ethanol production, and the prices don’t really have an impact. Right now corn prices are down.

Natural gas prices are down.

Those are two things we use to produce ethanol, so that price drop really helps. Right now, we’re at a record high production.”

Some ethanol producers and economists have bemoaned the impact of cheaper gas on ethanol production; Marquis doesn’t see it that way.

“Each year at this time, it’s a slowdown because peo-

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Tonica Grade School teacher Darlene Hess has Tonica Grade School student spellers pick a number to determine the order of how they will participate in the annual school spelling bee on Thursday, Jan. 29.

Marcinkus wins TGS Bee

By Dixie Schroeder news@tonicanews.com

TONICA – The 2015 Tonica Grade School (TGS) Spelling Bee is in the record books, and Jacob Marcinkus is the winner. Marcinkus, a sixth-grade student at TGS, correctly spelled the word aqueduct to win the Jan. 29 event.

Second place was won by sixth-grader Jonathan Johnson, and in third place was seventh-grade student Camille Carlson. Marcinkus will advance to the LaSalle County Spelling Bee on Feb. 21 at Ottawa High School.

At Tonica Grade School, each sixth-,

seventh- and eighth-grade classes have their own spelling bees in their reading and language arts class. From these events, the Top 3 students then participate in the Tonica Grade School Spelling Bee. Language arts teacher Darlene Hess is in charge of the spelling bee.

“This gives us three sixth-graders, three seventh-graders and three eighth-graders,” Hess said. “We are registered through Scrips Spelling Bee services who provide us with a word list.

The LaSalle County Bee gets their words from the same place too.”

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Traditionally, students have a week to study words before the spelling bee each year.

“Sixth grade has a sixthgrade list. They have a classroom spelling bee and then when we find out the three winners, they get an additional seventh- and eighth-grade spelling word list to study,” Hess said.

“When they come to the school bee, they all have the same word list.”

Participants for this year’s spelling bee included sixth-graders Gabriel Limberg, Jacob Marcinkus and Jonathan Johnson.

Seventh-grade students spellers were Camille Carlson, Jarrett Skinner and Faith Dauber. Eighthgrade student spellers were Josh Sensiba, Aiden Greenwalt and Kyler Boaz.

One speller had really surprised Hess with his work ethic.

“One student who studied extra hard was great.

He kind of had an incentive this year. He is not a student who ever placed, but he tried really hard.

He got second place in his classroom bee,” Hess said.

The students representing their classes felt they

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ple drive less in the winter months,” Marquis said.

“That’s normal. During the winter, we’re producing too much for demand, and we have tighter margins. During the summer, we aren’t meeting demand, and we have higher margins.”

However, other sections of the country are feeling the cheap oil pinch. Perhaps chief among them is North Dakota. Since the 2006 discovery of the Parshall Oil Field, North Dako-

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according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. These deaths occur mainly in children younger than 5 years of age, primarily from pneumonia and occasionally from encephalitis. Other complications include ear problems, diarrhea and brain damage.

Becoming sick with the measles can be prevented if a person receives a measles vaccine. The

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Tonica Grade School student spellers get ready at the start of their school’s annual spelling bee on Jan. 29 had worked pretty hard to get to this point.

“I hadn’t been nuts about spelling before. I just wanted to try to get a trophy,” Dauber said. “It was hard to memorize all the words.”

“When I first saw the words, I was a little bit surprised about how hard they were.” Marcinkus said. “I just studied the words for an hour a day.”

“I was surprised at the length of the words. The

different languages of the spelling words like Latin and Spanish words and everything,” Skinner said.

Pronouncer for the spelling bee was Melissa Cassidy. Hess kept score. Two additional judges, Cassie

Jaegle and Carly Skinner, were on hand to listen to students spell words. These judges also rang the bell on a correct spelling, while the second was on hand with a dictionary to give definitions when asked.

ta has become a new land of opportunity. Unemployment is the lowest in the country, and the government reported a budget surplus of $1 billion in 2013. That’s probably going to change for 2015.

According to a Tuesday, Jan. 27 report from the Public Broadcasting System NewsHour, many of the oil companies have cut back drilling operations. While oil companies normally cut back on drilling during the winter, Emily Guerin of Inside Energy noted many oil companies are planning much less drilling for the

upcoming year.

The oil drilling slowdown is also affecting companies that service the oil boom.

Companies that service drilling equipment and transportation companies are also feeling the grip as the glut for which they increased their services starts to become a pinch.

The current situation came from several factors, some of which could not be seen coming. Failing economies in many of oil’s biggest consuming countries coupled with improvements in technology have created large cuts

in demand. New methods of extracting oil, especially fracking, has increased oil production in the United States and Canada, cutting demand further.

Finally at the November meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Saudi Arabia announced it would not surrender its market share. Instead of decreasing production to stabilize oil prices, Saudi Arabia continued producing at its previous rate, causing prices to plummet.

While the low gas prices are good for consum-

ers in the United States and Japan, countries that depend heavily on income for their oil production are suffering under the current climate. Venezuela has approximately 20 percent of the world’s oil reserves and furnishes 40 percent of America’s oil needs. With prices in freefall and 65 percent of its exports tied up in the oil trade to the United States, Venezuela is experiencing financial problems and accompanying civil unrest.

Bottom line ... the final result of the current oil glut is difficult to forecast.

vaccine should be given for children at 12 months of age. The shot is often referred to as MMR or the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine. Illinois school children in kindergarten through 12th grade must now have a second vaccine in order to attend school.

Persons working in health care settings should receive two doses of measles vaccine (MMR) unless they have had the disease, and therefore, are immune. Women

should not get the vaccine if they are already pregnant or if they plan to get pregnant within three months after getting the vaccine.

Acquired immunity after illness is permanent.

IDPH Director Nirav

Shah noted the importance of having children vaccinated to keep them safe.

“This case in Illinois is a reminder of the importance of immunizations,” said Shah. “With only 10 cases reported in

Illinois over the past five years, many parents may not have experienced the severe illness that can be caused by measles.

Immunizations are vital to protect not only each child, but the community as a whole.”

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Shaw Media Service Staff Writer Zita Henneberry stands amid a mountain of Dear Soldier boxes, which have been deposited in various locations in Putnam, Bureau and LaSalle counties. The letter-writing campaign benefits military personnel and veterans, both stateside and abroad.

Are you ready to mail your Dear Soldier letter?

By Zita Henneberry Shaw Media Service

The community response has been overwhelmingly positive as schools, organizations and individuals have risen to the Dear Soldier challenge.

Together, the Bureau, Putnam and LaSalle county communities are working to do their part for those serving the country. The letters being written will reach out to military men, women and veterans all over the world. The letters are reported to be the most treasured gifts received in the care packages sent out by Operation Gratitude.

Already letters and artwork are flowing in, and the messages they bring are more than those written on their pages. The message of fellowship, of love and of appreciation stand out in the simple act of writing a letter or drawing a picture. Letter-writers or those submitting a drawing should not enclose them in an envelope, since all letters need to be screened by Operation Gratitude.

If you have questions about the Dear Soldier letter-writing campaign, contact Shaw Media Staff Writer Zita Henneberry at zhenneberry@bcrnews.com or 815875-4461, ext. 6334. Those wising to make a monetary donation can do so at operationgratitude.com.

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News Briefs TVFD responds during snowstorm LOWELL — The Tonica Volunteer Fire Department had to make a trek out into the snowstorm. At 8:48 a.m. during the snowstorm Sunday, Feb. 1, the department was called out for a reported electrical fire in a residence at 804 N. 2199th Road in Lowell.

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Secretary of State facilities closed Feb. 12

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all driver services facilities and offices – including facilities open Tuesday through Saturday – will be closed Thursday, Feb. 12, in observance of Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday.

All driver services facilities will open for regular business on Friday, Feb. 13.

Individuals can visit the Secretary of State’s website, www.cyberdriveillinois.com, to locate the nearest driver services facility and the hours of operation. In addition, drivers can use the website to change an address, register to become an organ and tissue donor or renew license plate stickers.

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Feb. 9 — Lostant Village Board, 7:30 p.m., Lostant Village Hall.

Correction

There were two errors in the photo caption for the Tonica Grade School Pink Night volleyball game in the Friday, Jan. 30 edition of the Tonica News. St. Margaret’s Hospital was in attendance, and there was a raffle drawing. The Tonica News regrets the errors.

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Threadbare In our downstairs bathroom, we have the prettiest guest towels hanging on the towel bar. Right now, there are towels that depict the winter season, emblazoned and/or embroidered with snowflakes, penguins and snowmen. The hand towel on the counter that surrounds the sink also has a pretty winter pattern. Likewise, the kitchen towels hanging in my kitchen have a wintry theme as well.

When we flip the calendar from January to February, those winter guest towels will be replaced with ones featuring hearts and other Valentine’s Day symbols. From there we’ll go to St. Patrick’s Day, spring/Easter, May flowers, summer, some red/white/ blue ones for the Fourth of July, towels with back-to-school themes like apples and Terri Simon school buses, Halloween/fall ones, Thanksgiving and turkey towels, Christmas towels for December ... and we’ve made a full circle, starting again with the January ones.

Needless to say, if you can’t remember what month it is, just take a stroll into my bathroom or kitchen. Our towels will clearly remind you what holiday or season is upon us.

It’s kind of fun to replace those guest towels each month. These pretty little towels — which are normally terribly overpriced, although we probably bought them on sale — live quietly in storage bins alongside other holiday and seasonal decorations until it’s time for them to appear. For 11 months out of the year, they just wait patiently until it’s their turn to shine ... or dry someone’s hands.

I like walking into the bathroom or the kitchen and seeing these towels. Never mind that we probably only spent a couple of bucks on each one, they represent something nice to me — like we care enough to put our best foot forward for company to see. I imagine when company sees them, they think, “Oh my! Aren’t these pretty!”

Meanwhile, while the company is theoretically admiring our guest towels, we are using one of our “other,” not-so-elegant, often raggedy towels we’ve had for years. Did I mention the edges of the towels are probably fairly frayed in places they aren’t supposed to be, and the terrycloth is quite thin in many places? Yes, we wash our hands and then turn to dry them on the towel that is still OK, but we’d just rather nobody see it.

It’s kind of funny when I think about it. We put out our best for friends, neighbors, family and surprise visitors because we want them to see our “class-act” side.

After all, there’s no sense sharing our often tattered world with others.

But there’s more to that story ...

Putting our best foot forward — or in this case our prettiest little hand towels by the sink — is kind of similar to how many of us live our lives. We display our best because that’s what people want to see, and we hide our worst because nobody really wants to see that side of our lives anyway. Instead, we keep those traits out of sight, much like that raggedy towel that’s been through the wash more times than I can count or the one the dog got ahold of too many times.

If you happen to be at my house and you use my bathroom or mosey into my kitchen and see my holiday/seasonal towels ... at first glance, you might assume the rest of my life is just as festive as those towels — neat, perfectly-placed, in order and well ... rather prissy.

Nothing could be further from the truth. Clearly my life resembles those raggedy towels that are hidden away from public eye far more than the overpriced ones I lay next to the sink and hang in the kitchen. And I’m OK with that. Unlike those little towels, most days aren’t nearly so perfect in my world — far from it, and in reality, they tend to teeter on being rather raggedy and threadbare and fairly frayed.

While I long to be like those perfect little towels, I will never resemble anything close to them. But I keep on trying, and maybe ... just maybe ... that’s what makes all the difference.

Tonica News Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@tonicanews.com.

First Amendment “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.”

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Sue Huss Hometown: Tonica.

Family: Husband, Dave, and three daughters: Brianna, Elizabeth and Angela.

Pets: A bulldog.

Occupation: I’m a paramedic. I work at the Tonica Ambulance Service and at 10/33 in Spring Valley.

Last song you heard: My daughter was listening to the ‘80s station, and it was an ‘80s song. It was sketchy hard rock. It was “Come On Feel the Noise” by Quiet Riot.

What is the last TV show you watched: “Westwing.”

If someone stranded you on a

deserted island and you could only have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: Chipotle.

If someone stranded you on a deserted island and you could only bring one thing with you, what would it be: My iPad. If someone gave you a million dollars what would you do with it: That one is an easy one. I’d donate back and pay back bills and make sure our children have a bright future.

Name a favorite area restaurant: Mickey’s Massive Burrito and Bullshead.

Name something you like about your town: I like that the town is small. I like that everyone knows everyone. I like the closeness. I like

First Person everyone watching each others’ backs. My kids go down the street; everyone knows who they are and are keeping an eye on them, just like I’d do for them.

Is there anything you would add or change about your town: I wish we had a nice family restaurant in Tonica. We miss the Station House Cafe a lot. We hope in the future someone opens one up. There is a couple of places we could do it in.

Believe me it has crossed my mind about opening one up.

The soundtrack of your life “If there’s a Rock and Roll Heaven, then you know they got a hell of a band.” — The Righteous Brothers, 1974. Written by Alan O’Day and Johnny Stevenson.

Most people have a soundtrack.

Not a recording of “Cats” or “Chorus Line,” but music that touched us in some way in our past that still elicits strong emotions. Whether they’re from a first date, a momentous occasion or just struck you in a certain way, they’re songs where you almost say, “This is MY song.”

Being born in the early ‘60s, my soundtrack tended toward rock during my youth while holding on to some classic artists of the past. Although my soundtrack has changed a lot with the years, some songs never leave it. Unfortunately, as we get older, the artists do too.

The year 2014 was a horrific year for the soundtrack of my life.

Artists, band members and writers quietly put down their instruments this year and left the earthly concert hall. Band members from ‘60’s

Ken Schroeder COMMENTARY groups Cream, The Association and the Raiders, and ‘80’s bands Devo, Survivor and The Ramones left us this year; and some of the biggest names in music are no longer with us.

Blues-rock great Johnny Winter didn’t turn out Top 10 hits, but his music was typical blues — sharp and evocative with echoes of sadness.

Joe Cocker received his career boost at Woodstock, and released Beatles’ covers and powerful ballads long after.

One of the great pop duos of the late ‘50s and early ‘60s were two brothers from Kentucky. Sadly, Phil Everly passed at the age of 74 in January 2014.

Most people have never heard the name Gerry Goffin, but it’s a

sure bet you’ve heard his music.

As a composer, Goffin wrote music for the Shirelles, Rod Stewart, the Monkees and many, many more; but he’s most notable for the songs he wrote with — and for — his first wife, Carole King.

Pete Seeger was a legend in music. “If I Had a Hammer,” “Kisses Sweeter than Wine,” “Turn!

Turn! Turn!” and “Where Have All the Flowers Gone;” these and more rolled off of his fret-board into the folk music of the ‘50s and ‘60s. An anti-war/civil rights activist, the number of musicians who claim Seeger as an influence reads like a Who’s Who of American music.

What are the songs that touched you over the years; the ones that still make you laugh, cry or just smile and nod your head? Who recorded the songs that made you think the writer was peeking right over your shoulder? What’s the soundtrack of your life?

If you’ll excuse me, I have to listen to some Warren Zevon now.

Ken Schroeder can be reached at news@tonicanews.com.

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Community Relay for Life will kick off Feb. 10 UTICA — At 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 10, the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of LaSalle County will officially get underway as event volunteers, survivors, caregivers, community leaders and participants gather at Celebrations 150, Utica, for a kickoff rally to launch their fundraising efforts for this year’s relay.

The community is invited to attend the kickoff celebration to learn more about the upcoming event and how they can become a part of the event. Registration for the kickoff evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a light dinner and program to follow beginning at 6 p.m. Attendees will have the ability to join a team, start a team or just find out more about relay.

Cheryl Canale, chair of the event, and co-chair Laura Clift will speak about the upcoming event, and special guests will speak about their involvement in the fight against cancer.

At a Relay for Life event, participants and visitors have a chance to celebrate the victory of local cancer

survivors during the survivor lap, remember those who are fighting cancer or those who have lost their battle with the disease during the Luminaria Ceremony, and participate in the Fight Back Ceremony which gives everyone a chance to proclaim his or her own way of taking action against cancer.

Donations can be made to the LaSalle County Relay for Life by visiting www.relayforlife.org/ LaSalleIl. For more information on starting or joining a team, call Jenny at 815-674-6288 or Sadie at 815-257-7576. The next team meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, at the Patient Resource Center on Sixth Street in Streator.

The Relay for Life of LaSalle County will take place at the Streator High School athletic field on Friday, June 12. The opening ceremonies begin at 6 p.m. The event will end Saturday, June 13, at 6 a.m. with the closing ceremonies celebrating the fundraising efforts of all of the teams.

IVCH FastCare Clinic adds Staker to staff PERU — The IVCH FastCare walk-in clinic has a new staff member, Amy Staker, a board-certified family nurse practitioner.

Staker had previously worked in Aurora, first in the emergency department at Rush Copley Medical Center and later at the VNA of Fox Valley family practice clinic. She started her nursing career at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove and later worked at Advocate Good Shepherd

Hospital in Barrington.

Staker holds a master’s degree in nursing from Northern Illinois Universi- Amy Staker ty. Her undergraduate nursing degree is from Lewis University in Romeoville. She is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

IVCH FastCare is located in the Peru Walmart.

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Volleyball team will play through February

By Leslie Smith

Special to The Tonica News

LOSTANT — The last week of January held two home games for the Lostant Comets volleyball team. The girls had one loss and one win and played some great games.

There are 12 girls on the team this year, ranging from fourth through eighth grade. Kelly Wiesbrock and Niki Rauba are the coaches this year.

Team members are: eighth-graders Megan Wiesbrock, Jackie Wilson, Lexi Lyons, Cassie Gorges and Illeana Esser; seventh-grader Chelsie Shawback; sixth-grader Meleah Mertes; fifth-graders Allison Harper and Sydney Miller; and fourth-graders Makenzie Cham-

bers, Paityn Skinner and Piper Kammer.

The girls are having a great time and will play all

STREATOR — Cheapseats Sports Bar & Grill, located at 104 S. Everett St. in Streator, will be the setting for the Hardscrabble Lions Club eighth annual celebrity bartending benefit on Friday, Feb. 13. Mardi Gras Madness is a fundraising event to help support the programs provided to the community by Streator Unlimited.

Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of vision loss in adults ages 20-65. Lions International and Lions Clubs around the world support the sight and hearing impaired. Locally,

through the month of February.

If you would like to come to a volleyball game, check

the dates on the volleyball page under the activities tab on the school’s website, www.lostantcomets.org.

the Hardscrabble Lions Club collects eye glasses and hearing aids and also have provided eye glasses/ eye care and hearing aids for those in need, as funds are available. The club has also purchased large print books for the Streator Library and large print Reader’s Digest magazines for the local senior care facilities.

The evening begins at 5 p.m.

Guest bartenders will donate their time, and all tips will go to the club’s fundraising efforts to support these two projects. The bartenders for the

evening are Sherri Stephens, Diana Huff and Stephanie Harcharik of Streator Unlimited; Kathy Lucas of SOCU; Chad Lucas, State Farm; Nicole Irving, Hardscrabble Lions president and Encore Salon; Chad Irving, Central Illinois Trucks; Doug Patterson, Centrue Bank; Jaimie London, WLPO; and Hardscrabble Lions members Bud and Jama Wahl.

All proceeds from the evening will go directly to Streator Unlimited and Diabetes Awareness. For additional information, call Karen at 815-252-2091.

Savage will speak at genealogy meeting on Feb. 21 OTTAWA — Gerald Savage will be the guest speaker at the LaSalle County Genealogy Guild meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Guild

Library, 115 W. Glover St., Ottawa.

Savage is a 53-year-old Native American of the Ho-Chunk tribe and is the grandson of Chief Walks with

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4-H has new sewing class HENRY — The University of Illinois Extension Marshall-Putnam 4-H is offering a new Project Days/Spin Club for sewing.

The club is open to all youth ages 8-18 from beginner to experienced and anywhere in between. The club is open to everyone, including non 4-H members.

The group will meet from 9 to 11:30 a.m. for six sessions, beginning Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Henry Presbyterian Church, 511 Wirt St., Henry. Other sessions will be March 28 and May 9, with the other

three dates to be determined. Sign up for one or all of the “Sooo 4-H Sewing” sessions taught by Ida Boyle-Bruch. There is no charge for this program.

Students who have a portable personal sewing machine are encouraged to bring it to use in class. The June meeting will focus on preparing for the 4-H show, including pointers on judging.

Registration is required in order to have enough materials. If interested, contact Anne Scheel at the University of Illinois Extension office at 309-

364-2356 or by email at amscheel@illinois.edu.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, contact 309364-2356. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.

If you have questions or need more information, call University of Illinois Extension, Bureau-LaSalle-Marshall-Putnam Unit at 309-364-2356. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the Illinois Valley Community College campus.

Area students earn dean’s list honors EAST PEORIA — Illinois Central College of East Peoria has released the names of students who earned dean’s list honors during the 2014 fall semester.

Tonica students receiving the honor were Dan Bishop and Levi Harms.

Library Corner for about five minutes. The dogs love LaSalle Library stories, and everyone is encouraged to

Every Tuesday in February, the LaSalle Public Library will offer preschoolers, ages 3 to 5 years, and their caregivers Storytime Express, an interactive mix of stories complemented with a variety of engaging activities like crafts, flannel boards, rhymes, songs and puppets.

The program is formatted to introduce children to the library and to early literacy skills. The shorter 30-minute length and fast pace make it perfect for active children with shorter attention spans, and the Storytime Express is a great way for busy parents to share special times with their children. A bit of the program time will be set aside to help families find just the right books to check out. Snowflakes, sledding, snowmen, snow days, all things winter, hibernation, bears – teddy and sleeping — thousands of books for sharing at home.

Fun and educational, Storytime Express is a free program, open to the public. Storytime Express will be offered most Tuesdays from 11:45 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. If you plan to attend, call on Monday of the program week at 815-223-2341; this helps staff ensure ample craft kits will be available for all participants.

The LaSalle Public Library is inviting families to join in stories with the library’s “Reading Loving Therapy Dogs!” This year, the LaSalle Public Library is very fortunate. Nancy Fryxell will be back with her dog, Elli, on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 4 p.m.

Kids choose a favorite short book or story and read aloud to a reading dog

read. For kids who are not yet reading independently, parents may read while the child holds the book and turns the pages. Both the audience and the dogs love the pictures, so even non-readers can hold up the book to show the illustrations to everyone. To help children feel confident in their reading, they should plan to read from a favorite familiar story. Choose a book from the library or from home. Readers usually read more than once, depending on how many participants are at the Tail-Waggers event.

Kids love to read to the dogs because dogs love the stories, even when words have to be worked out, are missed, or are misspoken. Dogs aren’t judgmental – they don’t correct, or interrupt; they simply appreciate stories and readers.

For more information, call the library at 815-223-2341. The LaSalle Public Library is located at 305 Marquette in LaSalle.

Teen Read will be at 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23. The book selection is “100 Sideways Miles” by Andrew Smith.

Lostant Library The Lostant Library hosts Library Time each week. This birth to preschool program for children and their caretakers has resumed after the holiday break. Volunteer Shauna Breckenridge, with assistance from the Oglesby Public preschool program, is host. The event is from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays and includes stories, singing, crafts and a snack.

Menus and Activities pretzels, milk. gna, garden salad with Lostant Grade fruit, Feb. 12 — Spaghetti, toppings, fruit cocktail, sauce with meat, Romaine Italian bread and butter.

School lettuce, Fruit side kick, Feb. 12 — Fried chick-

Breakfast Feb. 9 — Breakfast pizza, cereal, granola, yogurt or toast, fruit, juice, milk.

Feb. 10 — Doughnut, string cheese, cereal, granola, yogurt or toast, fruit, juice, milk.

Feb. 11 — Biscuits and gravy, cereal, granola, yogurt or toast, fruit, juice, milk.

Feb. 12 — Bacon, egg and cheese on toast, cereal, granola, yogurt or toast, fruit, juice, milk.

Feb. 13 — Toaster pastry, string cheese, cereal, granola, yogurt or toast, fruit, juice, milk.

Lunch Feb. 9 — Chicken in a biscuit, peas and carrots, fruit cocktail, milk.

Feb. 10 — Cheeseburger macaroni, corn, peaches, milk.

Feb. 11 — Mandarin orange chicken, vegetable fried rice, pineapple, milk.

Feb. 12 — Ham and beans, carrots, applesauce, cornbread, milk.

Feb. 13 — No lunch.

Activities Feb. 9 — 6 p.m., volleyball at home.

Feb. 13 — 11:45 a.m., early release.

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Breakfast Feb. 9 — Sausage, egg and cheese biscuit, cereal, granola, yogurt or toast, fruit, juice, milk.

Feb. 10 — Pancakes, cereal, granola, yogurt or toast, fruit, juice, milk.

Feb. 11 — Scrambled eggs, cereal, granola, yogurt or toast, fruit, juice, milk.

Feb. 12 — Waffle, cereal, granola, yogurt or toast, fruit, juice, milk.

Feb. 13 — Powdered sugar or chocolate doughnuts, cereal, granola, yogurt or toast, fruit, juice, milk.

Lunch Feb. 9 — Chicken wrap, cheese cup, shredded lettuce, fruit, milk.

Feb. 10 — Breaded pork patty on bun, green beans, fruit, pudding, milk.

Feb. 11 — Hot dog on bun, baked beans, carrots,

bread stick, milk.

Feb. 13 — Shaped chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, fresh fruit, cookies, milk.

Activities Feb. 10 — 4 p.m., Scholastic Bowl at home vs.

Milton Pope School.

Feb. 12 — 5:30 p.m., volleyball at Oglesby Holy Family School.

Feb. 14 — Volleyball conference tournament at Grand Ridge, time TBA.

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Feb. 9 — Cream of potato soup with crackers, ham salad sandwich, banana, fruit juice.

Feb. 10 — Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered corn, peaches, rolls and butter, dessert.

Feb. 11 — Baked lasa-

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Feb. 13 — Ham steak, scalloped potatoes, green beans, bread and butter, cookies, pineapple.

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Tips to help you survive planning for wedded bliss Compiled by Goldie Currie

Like we see in many Hollywood portrayals, planning for the most exciting time of your life is supposed to be full of fun, laughter and memories that will last forever.

Unfortunately, real life tends to be, well, real. A lot of brides find themselves faced with tough decisions, last minute “to-dos” and unexpected curveballs during the planning stages of their own weddings.

The good news is these are all normal stressful moments all brides will see at some point, and just because they happen to you doesn’t mean your wedding will be ruined.

Two local brides have

provided small bits of advice to keep in mind during those frustrating moments that will help you stay on track and remember the true reason for this wedding.

Below are 10 secrets given by Breanna Sorenson of Princeton and Amanda Oldfield, an Ohio native, on how to remain stress free for your big day.

1. Delegate tasks.

Do this as often as you can. It’s fun to plan, but you simply cannot do everything yourself.

2. Set a budget and stick to it.

By not keeping a budget in mind, it is easy to get caught up in additional

Breanna Sorenson of Princeton is currently planning her July 25 wedding. In order to keep her stress at a minimum during this time, she sticks by her own advice, which is to delegate tasks, stick to the budget and don’t sweat the little things.

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10 questions to ask before hiring your wedding photographer (BPT) — Some moments are simply too important to trust to a camera phone.

Your wedding will be one of the most memorable times of your life and no one can capture it better than a professional photographer. So how do you find the right one? As you begin the interview process, here are 10 questions to help you determine if you’ve found the best photographer for your wedding.

1. Does the photographer have a gallery of wedding images you can review?

Reviewing sample work allows you to see the photographer’s strengths and weaknesses — don’t fool yourself, every photographer has them. You’ll also be able to get an idea of their style. Are they formal with an eye for the perfect picture or do they love to capture the hidden moments when no one is looking? Look for images that you can see yourself in. Think of three words that describe you and share those with your photographer. Every photographer has a style and reviewing their gallery can help you determine if theirs is right for you.

2. What is the photographer’s working style?

Some photographers are orderly and operate like wedding planners. Others prefer to sit back and let the events of the wedding unfold. It’s important that you find someone who can understand and meet your expectations. Discuss this ahead of time and ask away, so that you understand how well the photographer’s working style matches your own.

3. Is the photographer available for an engagement session?

An engagement session does more than provide you with priceless images together before you get married. It’s also your first opportunity to work with your photographer and develop a relationship that will allow you to be completely at ease on your big day. Use this session to confirm if the photographer is indeed the right person to capture your wedding.

4. Will the photographer create a detailed shot list?

This list will ensure no important photo is missed during the commotion and excitement of the big day.

You should be able to create that list together, add to the list leading up to the day and have a copy of that list the day of. Take an honest look at what images really

matter and fill your photographer in on situations he or she might need to be aware of in order to prevent awkward moments, and to ensure that he or she can get the shots that matter most.

5. What kind of lighting will be used?

Whether you have an indoor or outdoor wedding, you’ll want to make sure your photographer has professional grade lighting equipment to deliver the images your wedding deserves.

6. Does the photographer have backup equipment?

You’ve prepared contingency plans for every other aspect of your wedding; your photographer should as well. A true professional photographer won’t miss your perfect shot because of a technology issue. He or she will always bring one or two backup cameras, lenses, flashes, additional lighting equipment, extra memory cards and batteries.

7. Does the photographer have liability insurance?

Accidents happen at weddings and if one of your guests trips over your photographer’s light stand, it’s good to know you both are protected. Your reception venue may even ask the

Wedding cake etiquette There is a protocol to the handling, cutting and serving of wedding cakes. This is hardly surprising because just about everything in a traditional wedding is governed by etiquette and protocol. Many couples, no matter how formal or informal the wedding is, most wedding couples try to observe wedding cake protocol. Protocol for wedding cakes includes the following: • The cake should always be displayed at the reception on a beautifully decorated table. It should be in front of the bride’s table and set so that while it’s is on display it does not block a view of the head table.

An ornamental knife should be placed on the table.

• Protocol demands that the cake must be cut at the right time in the reception.

For informal ceremonies and receptions this means serving it after the guests have been received and toasts have been given.

For formal ceremonies it should be served

after the main dinner.

• An announcement that the cake is to be cut should always precede the actual cutting of the cake, this allows mingling guests to view the ceremony.

• The bride should hold the knife in her right hand and the groom should stand slightly behind her with his right hand covering hers to make the cut, the first slice should be fed by the groom to the bride and the second bite should be offered by the bride to the groom.

• After the cutting of the cake and the first bites, a family member or member of the catering staff should cut the serving slices.

• The cake should be served with coffee or the beverage of the guest’s choice, guests should also be offered the opportunity to box up their piece in a gift box to take home.

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photographer to submit a certificate of liability ahead of time.

8. Will there be one photographer or two?

A second shooter increases the probability that no shot will be missed, especially if you are having a large wedding. If there will be two photographers, ask to meet them both to get a feel for their personalities and how well they might blend in on your big day.

9. What will happen to the images after your wedding?

Will your images be backed up to a hard drive

or the cloud once processed? How long will your photographer keep the images afterward? Will they be kept for a couple of years or dumped immediately? If you have any concerns about losing your photos, knowing what the photographer plans to do with your images after your wedding is important.

10. When will you get your photos?

No, you won’t get your pictures the day after; no photographer can deliver that quickly. It’s a good idea, though, to get a general idea of the timeline ahead of time. You might

even be able to agree on getting a couple of images ready for social media use very quickly. But obtaining your photos will likely take several weeks. To help with the wait, some photographers will send you a sneak peak with a few images.

Just ask ahead of time!

You won’t be able to see everything that happens during your wedding day.

The right photographer will capture moments you never knew existed. To learn how you can find the perfect photographer for your wedding, visit ppa. com/weddingphotographer.

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Before the ‘I dos’ remember these important insurance to dos (BPT) — Congratulations, you’re engaged.

Once the excitement of sharing the news with your loved ones and Facebook friends dies down, there are several important issues to consider. This includes building your guest list, setting a budget, picking a venue, DJ versus band and other to dos.

However, there are also some vital details pertaining to insurance that many prospective newlyweds overlook. True, it’s not the most exciting topic, but it is, nonetheless, something that should be considered before marriage.

Before you tie the knot, make sure you consider these options: • Get your engagement ring appraised and insured.

Whether you’re traditionalists who believe an

engagement ring should cost three months of the future husband’s salary or you’re a modern couple who opted to go Dutch and split the cost, an engagement ring is no small investment. Even if the ring is a family heirloom that didn’t cost anything, it’s a good idea to be protected against the unthinkable circumstance of losing your ring.

“Most renters or homeowners insurance policies offer riders for special or expensive items like engagement rings, costing on average $1 to $2 for every $100 to replace the ring,” said Doug Menges, chief claims officer for Mercury Insurance Group.

• Compare your existing auto insurance providers.

Many couples don’t have the same carrier for auto insurance when they

join together in holy matrimony, but keep in mind marriage can impact how much you pay for your premium.

“This is especially timely for me, because my daughter is getting married this summer,” says Menges. “I know that married couples tend to pay lower auto insurance premiums because, statistically, they’re safer drivers than

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the person you love, and you will still be married.

4. Take time after the wedding to either do a honeymoon or a staycation.

You will want to enjoy the time directly after the wedding to be with your new spouse before going back to work.

5. Stay organized.

Keep a binder full of all the flyers and information from the bridal shows you go to. Even if you don’t

think you are going to utilize some of the people, you never know. You will meet so many people throughout the years at these shows, and it’s a great way to compare pricing. Having a binder allows you to organize your thoughts and keep everything in order.

6. Book items ASAP. Even though your wedding might be more than a year away, book everything as early as you can.

From Page 9 expenses that aren’t necessary. Do you really need the aisle runner? Of course not. Keep the extra costs to a minimum.

3. Do not sweat the little things.

Curve balls will be thrown into your plans.

You absolutely have to go with them. At the end of the day, it’s about you and

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7. Ask for help.

Don’t be afraid to ask your bridal party for help.

I’ve been blessed with a great bridal party, for the

most part. They’re here to make your life easier.

8. Do what you want.

Don’t try and please everybody. Not everyone is going to be satisfied with your choice of cake or a meal, but, hey, it’s a free meal (well, at least for your guests).

9. Have fun!

This is the happiest day of your life. Don’t stress out about each and every thing. There’s going to be ups and downs, but

remember the main reason for the big event is to marry the love of your life.

10. Have others share wedding disaster stories.

Believe it or not, every wedding tends to have something go wrong. Listening to what that thing may have been at someone else’s wedding will help you keep a sense of humor and remind you the little mishaps are what will make the memories you share for years to come.

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• Relax.

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Be sure to talk about accidents, outstanding tickets, coverage lapses and similar issues while you’re deciding if a joint policy is right for you. And don’t be afraid to reach out to a local insurance agent for advice on how to best proceed.

If you opt to combine policies, consider what’s most important to you

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• Create and merge itemized household inventories.

Whether you cohabitate with your beloved before or after taking the marriage plunge, an important insurance lesson is to keep a detailed record of everything you own. Mashable lists several apps that will assist with the inventory process. This inventory keeps track of the belongings you’ve accumulated over the years and helps

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Putnam County/Hall wins annual Super Dual meet Jan. 31

By Dixie Schroeder news@tonicanews.com

SPRING VALLEY — In a rare appearance at Hall High School, the Putnam County/Hall co-op wrestling team hosted its annual Super Dual meet Saturday, Jan. 31. Marquette, Mendota, Midland and St. Bede all attended, with PC/Hall coming out on top for first place.

The first matchup of the day was against Mendota with Hall/PC winning 54-9. At 160 pounds, Luke McCook pinned Taylor Thompson in the first period at 1:27 for the win.

Also winning by forfeits were Jimmy Hewitt at 126 pounds, Mario Flores (132), Charlie McCook (138), Joe Berg (152), James Hall (170, Evan Kiphart (182) and Shane Kahounha in the heavyweight division.

PC/Hall earned two pin-

fall wins on their way to beating Midland, 60-10. At 132 pounds, Flores pinned Midland’s Mitch Martin at 3:13 of their match.

Luke McCook continued his winning ways at 160 pounds with a pin at 1:15 over Riley Burtsfield. Forfeit wins were earned by Charlie McCook at 138, Ben Garland at 145, Berg at 152, Hall at 170 pounds, Kiphart at 18, Marco Uribe at 195, Eric Cissell at 220 and Kahounha at heavyweight.

In the PC/Hall versus St. Bede meet, PC/Hall pulled three pinfall wins. Hewitt pinned Carter Funsfin at 3:41 in the 126-pound weight division, while at 152 pounds, Berg pinned Garrett Barto at 1:33 in their match. Luke McCook continued his winning ways with a first period pin at 1:15 over Jeff Barnes.

Earning forfeit wins were Flores at 132, Charlie McCook at 138, Garland at

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145, Hall at 170, Kiphart at 182, Uribe at 195 pounds and Cissell at 220 pounds.

PC/Hall took the meet 54-18.

In the match of the undefeated, PC/Hall took on Marquette and thrashed them with a win, 51-11. PC/Hall poured out four pins on their way to victory. Garland, wrestling at 145, pinned opponent Kyle Madden.

Luke McCook was three for three with a pinfall win in the second period of his match against Keegan Jaros. At 170, Hall pinned Lorenzo Rodriquez with 3.6 seconds left in the first period of their match.

Uribe, at 195, pinned Sam Donahue in the second period of his match.

The exciting match of the day was at 182. Kiphart took on Dave Johnson and came from behind to tie 10-10 at the end of the third period. In wrestling overtime, the first wrestler

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Putnam County/Hall’s Luke McCook works toward a pin in the first period of his match against Marquette’s Keegan Jaros on Jan. 31. to score a point wins the match, which was what Kiphart did for the win.

Forfeit wins were earned

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PC/Hall will next pre-

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999 • Legal Notices

“THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE” W12-2507 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Bank of America, N.A.; ) Plaintiff, ) VS. ) Elijah D. Johnson; Stephanie L. Rossiter; ) Defendants. ) Case No. 12 CH 253 Judge Presiding NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff Tom Templeton, Sheriff of LaSalle, Illinois, will on March 13, 2015, at the hour of 10:45 a.m. at LaSalle County Sheriff`s Office Lobby, 707 E Etna Road, Ottawa, Illinois 61350, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of LaSalle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: PARCEL NO. 1: LOT 1 IN HILLSIDE ESTATES SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 13, 1976 AS DOCUMENT NO. 631831 IN PLAT CABINET BOOK “A”, PAGE A-1, BEING A PART OF LOTS 7, 8, 9, 10 AND 11 OF THE LAND AND WATER POWER COMPANY`S ADDITION OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 33 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF MARSEILLES; PARCEL NO. 2: EASEMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCEL NO. 1 AS CREATED BY EASEMENT FROM ALEX MILUS AND ANNABEL WILEY MILUS, HUSBAND AND WIFE TO WILLIAM A. COOPER AND DEBORAH J. COOPER DATED AUGUST 25, 1979 AND RECORDED AUGUST 28, 1979 AS DOCUMENT NO. 675074 FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER AND ACROSS AN 18 FOOT STRIP OF LAND LYING WEST OF AND CONTIGUOUS TO LOTS 9 AND 11 IN MILUS RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 6, 7, 8 AND 9 OF THE LAND AND WATER POWER COMPANY`S ADDITION TO MARSEILLES, LYING NORTH OF GREENLY STREET, SAID 18 FOOT STRIP OF LAND BEING SHOWN AS “18` PRIVATE” ON PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION IN PLAT BOOK Z, PAGE 1, ALL SITUATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 33 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF MARSEILLES; PARCEL NO. 3: LOT 2 IN HILLSIDE ESTATES SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 13, 1976 AS DOCUMENT NO. 631831 IN PLAT CABINET BOOK

“A”, PAGE A-1, BEING A PART OF LOTS 7, 8, 9, 10 AND 11 OF THE LAND AND WATER POWER COMPANY`S ADDITION OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 33 NORTH, RANGE 4, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF MARSEILLES; ALL SITUATED IN LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. C/K/A: 950 Clayton Street, Marseilles, IL 61341 PIN: 15-49-122-007 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W12-2507. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: SFH. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale.

The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms.

The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W12-2507 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I643237 Published in the Tonica News Feb. 6, 13 and 20, 2015.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER OF HOPE TOWNSHIP, LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION ONE: That the recitals set forth above are incorporated herein and made a part hereof.

SECTION TWO: When signs are erected giving notice thereof, a weight limit of 26,000 pounds will apply to all commercial vehicles traveling on the following roadways within the jurisdiction of the Highway Commissioner: Published in the Tonica News Feb. 6, 2015.

ORDINANCE NO. 012615 - 01 AN ORDINANCE OF HOPE TOWNSHIP, LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ORDINANCE ADOPTING WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN HIGHWAYS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF HOPE TOWNSHIP WHEREAS, the Hope Township Highway Commissioner has determined that recent construction traffic on certain highways has prompted the Highway Commissioner to determine that weight limits on those highways are necessary so as to protect the character of the areas, to protect the conditions of the highways, and to prevent noise, fumes and attendant hazards from affecting the areas; and, WHEREAS, the Statutes of the State of Illinois, specifically, the Illinois Highway Code and the Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5/15-316, authorize the Township Highway Commissioner to regulate the weight limit of commercial vehicles on highways under his jurisdiction; and, WHEREAS, the Hope Township Highway Commissioner has determined that it is in the best interest of the Township and the residents residing therein that weight limits be imposed on certain highways under his jurisdiction so as to protect the condition of the highways and to preserve the character of the highways in question, and to prevent noise, fumes and attendant hazards from affecting areas; and, WHEREAS, Hope Township and the Hope Township Highway Commissioner have adopted a weight limit of 26,000 pounds for commercial vehicles traveling on certain highways under his jurisdiction when posted and 80,000 pounds at all other times.

“THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE” W12-2507 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Bank of America, N.A.; ) Plaintiff, ) VS. ) Elijah D. Johnson; Stephanie L. Rossiter; ) Defendants. ) Case No. 12 CH 253 Judge Presiding NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff Tom Templeton, Sheriff of LaSalle, Illinois, will on March 13, 2015, at the hour of 10:45 a.m. at LaSalle County Sheriff`s Office Lobby, 707 E Etna Road, Ottawa, Illinois 61350, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of LaSalle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: C/K/A: 950 Clayton Street, Marseilles, IL 61341 PIN: 15-49-122-007 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W12-2507. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: SFH. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale.

The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms.

The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W12-2507 Pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I643237 Published in the Tonica News Feb. 6, 13 and 20, 2015.

12 • The Tonica News • Friday, February 6, 2015

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