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To bee or not to bee

Tonica Grade School sixth-grader Phillip Gray performed admirably through a tough six rounds of Saturday’s LaSalle, Marshall & Putnam Counties Regional Spelling Bee before making a mistake in the seventh after being given the word “gordita.” Several other food-related words were on the competition’s word list including, orange, clementine, praline, bratwurst, fennel, quesadilla, salami, molé, tortoni and ravioli. SEE STORY, PAGE 2. (Tonica News photo/Dave Cook) Vol. 145 No. 11

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OGLESBY A free volunteer tutor training session is being planned for Feb. 23 for the Adult Education Community Tutoring Program. / 7

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Waltham student wins ROE Spelling Bee in 17th round Tonica, Lostant students among those competing BY DAVE COOK news@tonicanews.com OTTAWA — After an intense 17 rounds of competition, Waltham Elementary’s Riker Fesperman won the 59th annual LaSalle, Marshall & Putnam Counties Regional Spelling Bee on Saturday, Feb. 9. Thirty-three of the region’s most capable spellers gathered on the stage at Ottawa Township High School to compete for awards and the chance to advance to the Grand Finals, which will be held in Peoria at the WEEK-TV studios on at 1 p.m. on March 22. “I like sports and this is just as exciting, there’s a real nervousness in the air. This is a fun day, and it’s always great to highlight academics and honor all of the hard work and achievements of our students,” Regional Superintendent Chris Dvorak said before the contest began. After allowing the students to settle in on stage, both Dvorak and pronouncer Rick Koshko addressed them to go over the rules and provide helpful advice and tips. Following a practice round consisting of students spelling the first word in the name of their school, the competition was underway.

Five students exited in the first round; five in the second; eight in the third; one in the fourth; three in the fifth; and just one left in the sixth through ninth rounds. The remaining four students all made it safely through the 10th round, but two more were gone by the end of the 12th. Lostant Elementary eighth-grader Makenzie Chambers fell victim to the silent “g” in “gnat” and she exited in the first round. Putnam County Junior High seventh-grader Neveah Goulding, seated in the first seat in the first row, successfully spelled “zero” and “accesses,” but was unfortunately one of the many eliminated in the third round after misspelling “finale.” Tonica sixth-grader Phillip Gray went the furthest of the nearby local students. He made it to the seventh round before making an error while spelling “gordita.” His prior rounds consisted of the following words: library, alcove, stucco, fiery, albatross and galleria. The final two competitors were Fesperman, an eighth-grader who placed second last year, and Corrine Francis, an eighth-grader from Ottawa’s Shepherd Middle School. The bee lasted five more rounds with the tension increasing word by word until Francis misspelled “accommodate” and Fesperman returned to the mic to correctly spell “egalitarian.” Fesperman’s word list for the bee consisted of the following: orange, hurricane, polymer, leotard, incorruptible, clementine, confetti,

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MCNABB — An ongoing and escalating problem with an adjacent tenant boiled over at the Moreno’s On Main restaurant in McNabb on Tuesday, Feb. 5. At 1:47 p.m. the Putnam County Sheriff ’s Office received a call that a male with a machete, later identified as Billy J. Marcano, 31, had broken through a locked interior door in the back of the restaurant and entered while making threats. “I’m so thankful Andy Jackson (director of the Putnam County Emergency Medical Services) was here because I just froze,” Linda Moreno, owner of the restaurant, said Wednesday morning, Feb. 6. Billy J. “Andy told us all to Marcano get out, and he helped keep everyone safe until the police arrived,” Moreno said. “I’m just happy everything ended peacefully and without anyone being hurt,” Jackson said at the restaurant. Moreno, who was determined to continue business as usual, said Marcano had been a tenant in the apartment for almost a year, but that recent problems with him concerning parking issues had quickly escalated. She added that she wishes law enforcement could have done more to defuse the intensifying situation with Marcano in the days prior to the standoff. Despite warnings to not park along the street during snowfall, Marcano allegedly had done so, and his vehicle was then blocked in by the snow deposited from passing snowplows. Putnam County Sheriff Kevin Doyle said the only history they had had with Marcano was minor and was in regard to the parking issues. “He was bothering customers outside on the sidewalk and was making a lot of noise and banging on the wall. He destroyed the inside of the apartment. I’m afraid to go look at it,” Moreno said. The day after the seven-hour standoff, shards of glass littered the sidewalk near Moreno’s from where Marcano broke out the apartment windows. Plastic sheeting now cov-

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TOP PHOTO: Linda Moreno, owner of the building, said her tenant was making a lot of noise prior to his violent entrance into Moreno’s On Main restaurant in McNabb on Feb. 5. This interior photo shows extensive damage to several areas of the apartment. ABOVE: Shards of glass littered the sidewalk near McNabb’s Moreno’s On Main restaurant on the morning after a seven-hour standoff ended. LEFT: The refrigerator had been moved into the center of the apartment, and several large holes were made in its back. ers them. A reporter was granted access to the apartment to survey the interior damage. The legs of a metal chair were stuck into a wall, and two golf clubs also protruded from different walls. There were several large holes made in the walls, pieces of furniture and

the back of a refrigerator, which had been moved to the middle of the room. The couch was tipped on end. Duct work and wiring had been ripped from the ceiling. The furnace was smashed, and vent pipes had been ripped off. Smashed items, includ-

ing a television, were strewn everywhere. “The situation quickly escalated, and we’re happy we were able to end it peacefully and without anyone being hurt,” Doyle said.

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Interstate accident At 1 p.m. on Feb. 10, the Tonica Volunteer Fire Department was called to Interstate 39 near mile marker 47 for a rollover accident. Emergency personnel found one vehicle rolled over off of the roadway and a second that was on its wheels, but off the road. Three people were involved in the accident, with two being ejected. One of the vehicles landed on one of the victims. That victim had been removed from under the Jeep by passers-by before emergency personnel arrived. Oglesby was called for mutual aid. Two people were transported to IVCH with serious injuries by Tonica and Oglesby ambulances. After the third victim was evaluated by emergency personnel at the scene, they refused transport to the hospital. Tonica responded with an ambulance, a fire truck and a rescue truck. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office investigated. There was partial lane blockage and periodically complete lane closures while emergency personnel were working at the scene. Tonica cleared the scene in about an hour and a half. Rollover accident At 8:15 p.m. on Feb. 10, the Tonica Volunteer Fire Department was again called for a single-vehicle rollover accident on Route 251 at North 18th Road, south of Tonica. Emergency personnel found a vehicle off the road and on its top. The one occupant removed himself from the vehicle without assistance before emergency personnel arrived. After being assessed, the patient refused transportation to a hospital. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office investigated.

Human resources group accepts donation Heather Hammitt, president of Illinois Valley SHRM, recently accepted a $500 corporate donation on behalf of the chapter from Ben Wier, president at NAF Axles North America Inc., the spare parts warehouse and technical service subsidiary of NAF Neunkirchener Achsenfabrik AG, a German manufacturer. Illinois Valley SHRM is the local affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management and focuses on networking and educational opportunities for local human resources professionals. As a corporate donor, Wier gave a brief presentations about his organization at the group’s January meeting. For more information about Illinois Valley SHRM chapter sponsorship opportunities, contact Hammitt at h.hammitt@comcast.net.

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• STANDOFF Continued from Page 3 Moreno said Marcano also went to an upstairs apartment, broke in, and took that tenant’s cigarettes before returning to his apartment. He remained there until the standoff ended at approximately 9 p.m. when he surrendered to law enforcement and was taken into custody without further incident. Moreno also mentioned Marcano’s rambling, violent social media posts. “At a stand off. I assure you people of this area. My blood is on

After the hearing, Putnam County State’s Attor ney Christina Judd-Mennie said Marcano’s social media posts from Feb. 1 through the standoff would be entered as a consideration towards his mental fitness, as well as his prescribed medications. During the hearing, Marcano was described as “exhibiting eccentric behavior” since being in custody. He’s

ly damaged apartment, he continued to post on social media. These posts have now been filed with the court. Exacerbating the issue for law enforcement as they worked to resolve the situation peacefully were other social media users whose posts appeared to attempt to escalate the potential for violence. During the standoff, the entrances to the village were blocked off. Businesses along Main Street were asked to lock down and for employees to remain inside until they were alerted that the area was once again safe. Putnam County Schools were also contacted, and area buses were rerouted to the McNabb Fire Station where students could be picked up safely. Several evacuated residents also used the fire station until receiving word it was safe to return home. The Putnam County Sheriff ’s Office was assisted by numerous law enforcement and emergency agencies. Marcano is being held on a $500,000 bond with 10 percent to apply. Mack set a status hearing for 11:30 a.m. on March 7.

your hands. And God will avenge me.” Marcano posted on Facebook during the incident. During the standoff, the entrances to the village were blocked off by the McNabb, Magnolia and Hennepin fire departments, along with help from the Putnam County Office of Emergency Management. Businesses along Main Street were asked to lock down and for employees to remain inside until law enforcement alerted them that the area was once again safe. Putnam County Schools were contacted, and area buses were rerouted to the McNabb Fire Station where students could then be

picked up safely. Several evacuated residents also used the fire station until receiving word it was safe to re-enter the village. “We’re lucky this ended peacefully. There were a lot of prayers being said while we waited in there,” resident Betty Johnson said while sitting at a table in Moreno’s. Moreno also wanted to be sure to thank those who came to McNabb’s aid during the crisis, including Magnolia resident Peggy Smith, who brought movies to the fire station for the waiting children, and Grandma Rosie’s, The Clover Club, and Maryfran Crist for the food they sent.

“I’m happy to have seen everyone working together to get this resolved peacefully, and I’m glad no one got hurt. The community really came together during this, and I want to thank everyone for all they’ve done for us,” Moreno said. Doyle said the Putnam County Sheriff ’s Office was assisted by numerous agencies, including the Spring Valley Police Department, Marshall County, LaSalle County and the Illinois State Police. Marcano is being held on a Putnam County warrant for burglary. He was scheduled to appear in Putnam County court Thursday, Feb. 7.

addition of new programs in agriculture, cybersecurity and medical assistant, will help enrollment. “Our plan is optimistic about enrollment growth and cautious on state funding,” she said. While the college awaits Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s February budget address, it expects state funding to maintain current levels. Property tax income is expected to increase 1.5 percent per year, Roelf-

sema said, while noting Exelon Generating Station’s 2019 assessment will increase from $435 million to $460 million. In a memo to Corcoran, Roelfsema said in summary: “The struggle to maintain enrollments is the highest priority. Over the next three years, it will be important to match personnel with enrollments. New programs will be considered and current programs evaluated for viability.”

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ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE College committee holds the line on tuition at $133 per credit hour OGLESBY — There will be no tuition increase at Illinois Valley Community College in 2019-20, the board’s audit finance committee learned recently. “There won’t be many community colleges in the state who will make that statement,” IVCC President Jerry Corcoran said. IVCC will freeze tuition at $133 per

credit hour for the summer, fall and spring semesters, Cheryl Roelfsema, vice president for Business Services and Finance, said as part of her report on the three-year financial plan. IVCC’s $133 rate compares to a “peer average” (for community colleges of similar size, location and resources) of $141.25 and a state average of $144.36. Roelfsema said IVCC is hopeful that keeping costs down, along with the

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HENNEPIN — The McNabb man who violently entered a McNabb restaurant with a machete Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 5, and triggered a seven-hour standoff with law enforcement made his first appearance Feb. 7 in Putnam County court. Billy J. Marcano, 31, entered the courtroom heavily guarded, shackled and wearing a lime green jumpsuit and orange sandals. Judge James A. Mack began the hearing by asking Marcano if he would be hiring his own attorney or if he would like to be represented by public defender Roger Bolin, who was seated next to Marcano. “Yes, your honor. I can’t afford my own, thank you, your honor,” Marcano calmly answered. Bolin told Mack that Marcano was waiving the reading of the charges

being held in the LaSalle County Jail because they have medical facilities. The judge agreed that time counted toward the 120 days of the Speedy Trial Act would be halted until the psychiatric evaluation was completed. If deemed competent, Marcano will likely face additional charges, but Judd-Mennie did not elaborate. “My main concern right now is towards his fitness. Once that’s determined, we’ll know how to move forward,” she said. At 1:47 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5, the Putnam County Sheriff ’s Office received a call that a male with a machete, later identified as Marcano, had broken through a locked interior door in the back of the Moreno’s On Main restaurant and entered while making threats. Owner Linda Moreno said he also went to an upstairs apartment, broke in, and took that tenant’s cigarettes before returning to his apartment. He remained there until the standoff ended at about 9 p.m. when he surrendered to law enforcement and was taken into custody without further incident. While Marcano was in the heavi-

and potential penalties. Currently, Marcano is charged with burglary, a Class 2 felony with a penalty range of three to seven years. Before further proceedings continue, it was agreed by both the prosecution and defense that an order would be entered for Marcano to first undergo a psychiatric evaluation by Dr. Ryan Finkenbine of Peoria to determine his fitness to stand trial. Mack also informed Marcano of the ramifications of refusing to cooperate or of attempting to use the doctor’s fitness report in a number of ways during continued proceedings.

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Tonica Grade School releases honor rolls for first and second quarters TONICA — Tonica Grade School has released the honor rolls for the first and second quarters of the 2018-19 school year.

Herb guild will meet Feb. 19

STANDARD — The Illinois Valley Herb Guild will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, in Standard. The program of the month will be on hummingbirds by club member

Sandy Miller. Members are asked to bring a soup or something that goes with soup, since it’s soup month. New members are always welcome.

First Quarter Honor Roll

• Sixth grade — Abby Freeman, Josephine Greenwalt, Alivia Payne and Ella Sandor. • Seventh grade — Corbin Coons, Alejandro Galindo, Olivia Milton, Mollie Wiesbrock and Alexis Yepsen. • Eighth grade — Peyton Baker, Anneliese Bangert, Liberty Gallik, Lila Senica and Guinevere Wiesbrock.

First Quarter High Honor Roll

• Sixth grade — Jack Ficek, Phillip Gray, Michael Milota, Megan Stasiak and Abraham Wiesbrock. • Seventh grade — Avery Anderson, Olivia Barton, Ava Lambert and Lauryn Skinner. • Eighth grade — Leah Anderson, Lillian Ficek, Mallory Freeman, Connor Fundell, Noah Rietgraf and Abigail Valenzuela.

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Genealogy guild will meet Feb. 16

OTTAWA — The LaSalle County Genealogy Guild will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at 115 W. Glover in Ottawa. The speaker will be Seattle Sutton, who will give a presentation on healthy living. In 1985, Sutton decided, as a registered nurse in her husband’s medical practice, that patients needed healthy portion-controlled meals that they could use to help improve

• Sixth grade — Ashlyn Ehm, Abby Freeman, Josephine Greenwalt, Teagan Morris, Alivia Payne, Reese Poole, Lauren Rundle and Daniel Senica. • Eighth grade — Leah Anderson, Chance Hank, Jon Milota, Savana Romero, Coleman Rundle, Lila Senica, Joshua Soria and Guinevere Wiesbrock.

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• Sixth grade — Jack Ficek, Phillip Gray, Michael Milota, Megan Stasiak and Abraham Wiesbrock. • Seventh grade — Avery Anderson, Olivia Barton, Corbin Coons, Alejandro Galindo, Ava Lambert, Olivia Milton and Lauryn Skinner. • Eighth grade — Peyton Baker, Lillian Ficek, Mallory Freeman, Connor Fundell, Liberty Gallik, Noah Rietgraf and Abigail Valenzuela.

EAST PEORIA — Illinois Central College in East Peoria has released the list of students earning dean’s list honors for the fall 2018 semester. Area students include Kara

their health. It grew from that idea to a national company serving people from coast to coast, healthy, freshly prepared meals. Today, she is happy that it has all grown to a three-generation family-owned and operated business. She will serve samples and give away lots of prizes, including a watch. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting.

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OGLESBY — The Adult Education Community Tutoring Program at Illinois Valley Community College will conduct free volunteer tutor training from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, in Room C325. Volunteers must have a desire to work with adult learners and be willing to tutor two-tothree hours each week. Teaching experience is not necessary, however, 10 hours of training through the program is required. Visiting an Adult Education classroom is an additional training component. After completing training, volunteers have the option of tutoring in an English Language Acquisition class, an Adult Basic Education class or a High School Equivalency class. These classes follow the IVCC semester schedule in fall and spring. One-to-one tutoring might be available during summer months. Free online tutor training is another option for volunteers whose schedules do not allow them to participate in the spring training session. For information, go to http://www. ivcc.edu/communitytutoring. To register for the training session, contact Angela Dunlap, campus and community tutoring coordinator, at 815-224-0479 or Susan Martyn, Adult Education administrative assistant, at 815-224-0379.

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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LaSALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

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

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

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

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

BERNABEI, BALESTRI & FIOCCHI 201 EAST ST. PAUL STREET POSTAL BOX 10 SPRING VALLEY, ILLINOIS 61362 (815) 664-2358 Fax (815) 663-1374 atlaw@bbandflaw.com ARDC # 3124313 ATTORNEY RICHARD C. FIOCCHI

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

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

BERNABEI, BALESTRI & FIOCCHI 201 EAST ST. PAUL STREET POSTAL BOX 10 SPRING VALLEY, ILLINOIS 61362 (815) 664-2358 Fax (815) 663-1374 atlaw@bbandflaw.com ARDC # 3124313 ATTORNEY RICHARD C. FIOCCHI (Published in the Tonica News February1, 8, 15, 2019) 1626437

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY PRINCETON, ILLINOIS In Re: The Estate of CHRISTA STEWART, DECEASED, NO. 2019-P-9 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is hereby given of the death of Christa Stewart, late of Spring Valley, Illinois . Letters of office were issued on January,29, 2019 to James Stewart, whose attorney is Gary Gearhart, GEARHART LAW OFFICE, 951 Fifth Street, LaSalle, Illinois 61301. Claims against the Estate may be filed with the office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, Princeton Courthouse, 700 S. Main St., Princeton, Illinois, or with the representative, or both, within 6) months from the date of issuance of letters. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

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

Gary L. Gearhart GEARHART LAW OFFICE Attorney for Plaintiff 951 Fifth Street LaSalle, IL 61301 Phone: (815) 223-8009 Fax: (815) 223-8003 (Published in the Tonica News February 15, 22, March 1, 2019) 1631129 IN THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LASALLE COUNTY Estate of MARLENE SCOTT, Deceased. No. 2019-P-21 NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the death of MARLENE SCOTT, deceased. Letters of office as Independent Administrator were issued on January 18, 2019 to JAMES STEPHEN SCOTT whose address is 1546 N. 15th Road, Streator, Illinois 61364 and whose attorney is M.G. GULO & ASSOCIATES, LTD., 123 S. Monroe Street, Streator, Illinois 61364. The estate will be administered without Court supervision, unless under Section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, Par. 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 119 W. Madison Street, Ottawa, Illinois 61350, on or before August 14, 2019, or if mailing or delivery of notice from the representative is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of any claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the estate representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed with the Clerk. Dated this 8th day of February, 2019. Greg Vaccaro, Clerk of the Circuit Court 13th Judicial Circuit, LaSalle County, Illinois

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, OTTAWA, ILLINOIS IN RE: THE ESTATE OF RENA INGEGNOLI, Deceased. No. 2019-P-10 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION - CLAIMS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the death of RENA INGEGNOLI, late, of Peru. Letters of Office were issued on January 9, 2019, to CAROL JO SCHMIDT, whose attorneys are Aplington, Kaufman, McClintock, Steele & Barry, Ltd., 160 Marquette St., P.O. Box 517, LaSalle, IL 61301. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk, Circuit Court, in the LaSalle County Courthouse, Ottawa, or with the representative, or both, on or before August 1, 2019, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.. Dated this 1ST day of February, 2019. GREG VACCARO CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS 119 W. Madison Street Room 201 Ottawa, IL 61350 (Published in the Tonica News February 1, 8, 15, 2019) 1626016

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