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Cruisin’ season

Joe Zielinski of Lostant surely enjoyed driving his beautiful 1964 Pontiac GTO to last week’s nearby Magnolia Cruise. The event featured more than 70 classics from the area, and many of them will likely be part of this Saturday’s annual Tonica Cruise-In. Tonica Fest begins Friday, Aug. 23, with a motorcycle ride-in event, and continues through Saturday evening with a variety events, including a 5K, parade, live music, food, an escape room and more.

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LOSTANT Village board members discuss the possibility

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OGLESBY The North Central Illinois Opioid Consortium

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE

Traffic crash results in fatality at park entrance

LASALLE — On Aug. 12, Illinois State Police responded to a report of a traffic crash on Route 178 at the entrance to the Matthiessen State Park River Area.

P r e l i m i n a r y i nv e s t i g a t i o n revealed a white 2001 International truck-tractor with semi-trailer, operated by Robert Black Jr., 68, of Grand Ridge, was traveling south on Route 178.

As Black approached the entrance to the Matthiessen State Park River Area, a white 2009 Hyundai Sonata, operated by a juvenile male, 16, of Chicago, attempted to turn left onto Route 178 from the Matthiessen State Park River Area.

The truck-tractor struck the left side of the Hyundai passenger vehicle. The Hyundai came to rest in the ditch southeast of the inter-

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section. The International jackknifed and came to rest across both lanes of Route 178, south of the intersection.

The juvenile male driver succumbed to his injuries. A juvenile male passenger, 16, of Chicago, was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. A juvenile female passenger, 16, of Chicago, was transferred to a hospital via helicopter with serious injuries.

This crash remains under investigation by the Illinois State Police and the LaSalle County Coroner’s Office. No citations have been issued, to date.

An Illinois State Police news release reminds the public that all persons are presumed innocent unless the charges are proved in a court of law.

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BY DAVE COOK news@tonicanews.com TONICA — Tonica Fest, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 23, and Saturday, Aug. 24, promises two days of fun with an abundance of family friendly entertainment.

Friday, Aug. 23

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Tonica Fest will run Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23-24, with a number of family friendly activities in store for those who attend. start when the second annual Tonica Fest 5K Run/Walk begins on Main Street at 8 a.m.

From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., festival attendees can try their luck in the new superhero mobile escape room,

LOSTANT VILLAGE BOARD

Board discusses infrastructure expansion to Route 18 Grant would be needed to pay for it

BY ZACHARY J. PRATT news@tonicanews.com LOSTANT — Lostant’s water and sewer expansion southward along Route 251 to the corner at Route 18 needs a company ready to move in before a grant can be received, and a group of residents believes they can help find one.

The Lostant Village Board meeting was attended by Hank Grothen, Carol Grothen-Hetrick, Eric Anderson and Rhonda Marty-Anderson in a show of support for the water and sewer expansion, but also in an attempt to verify that the village would stand behind the infrastructure plans.

“When I saw it in the paper, I was very impressed,” Grothen said of the village’s intent to bring water to the corner at Route 18. “I just didn’t have faith in the village.”

This lack of faith stems from a previous occurrence in Lostant, wherein Grothen had been working

to develop a property for FS, but the infrastructure plans fell away after FS dropped its own plans. Had the infrastructure expansion remained in the equation, Grothen maintains he would have kept going and found another entity to set up there.

Obtaining a grant to further water and sewer infrastructure out to the corner is more complicated than initially hoped. Village President Jack Immel described the village’s initial hopes as getting money to build the infrastructure, which would then entice businesses to the corner, what he termed a “build it and they will come” process.

“Unfortunately, there is no money for ‘build it and they will come,’” Immel said.

Instead, he found that a grant would require a guaranteed turnkey operation that would employ around 30 individuals at minimum: “It has to be a quick, immediate type situation,” Immel said.

The project cost was estimated at just under $1 million, and obtaining engineering plans was quoted at 6 percent of the overall cost. “Six percent of that is $60,000, just to get the plans,” Immel said.

Extending water and sewer lines from the south edge of Lostant southward along Route 251 to the Route 18 intersection is under consideration by village officials.

Tonica News file art However, he said that the grant money is available, but the village would need a company meeting the requirements, willing to sign the papers.

If such a company did so with the expectation of being able to move in in six months, Immel said, “I guarantee you we’d have water and sewer out there in those six months.”

Grothen suggested he would be able to find a company that would set up shop at the corner, but he

needed to know the village would not back out of the plans: “I will be willing to pursue it as long as I know I can count on you to work with us.”

“Yes, we’re interested; yes, we’re willing to work; and, yes, we’re doing the best we can,” Immel said.

“And, yes, we’ll work with you,” Grothen said.

In other news: • The village has found issuing dog tags redundant to the existing county program. The village still needs dogs registered.

• Tonica Telephone intends to bring in fiber. While the plan does not currently involve residential, Immel expects they might branch into that area if there is enough interest.

• “We still haven’t flushed any hydrants,” Immel said, but that process needs to be worked through.

“We’re talking August now, September. We don’t want them skating down there.”

• The village is unable to set a 30-year payment period for the water tower, but was able to negotiate up to 25 years.

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Friday’s entertainment will begin at 5 p.m. with the inaugural Tonica Fest Motorcycle Ride-in and Show, which will last until 9 p.m.

The Higgins Bros. Band will provide live music from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., and the evening will also include plenty of food, a beer garden, a 50/50 drawing and door prizes.

There will also be an ABATE membership drive and bike raffle, and awards chosen by the mayor, the people and the firefighters of the Tonica Volunteer Fire Department.

Proceeds from the night will benefit the fire department.

“Justopolous,” for an admission of $20.

The lineup for the townwide parade will begin at 11:30 a.m., with the celebration starting at 12:30 p.m.

At 2 p.m., there will be an Aloha Party with ZomNye’t Webster portraying Disney’s “Moana.”

From 2 to 4 p.m., there will be live Dixieland music.

From 3 to 8 p.m., there will be free bounce houses for the children.

From 4 to 8 p.m., the Radium City Rebels will provide the soundtrack for the cruise-in, which will feature a wide variety of eye-catching cars, trucks and motorcycles.

From 4 to 7 p.m., members of the Tonica Volunteer Fire Department will be offering their annual pork chop dinner, and there will also be multiple other food and drink vendors available throughout the day.

At 9 p.m., Snapshot takes over the musical duties.

For more information, visit www. tonicavillage.com; call 815-488-4101 for parade details; call 815-922-0382 for motorcycle show questions; or call 815-228-3177 for cruise information.

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PUTNAM COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER

For seniors, it’s all a matter of balance

Program helps to reduce fear of falling, improve activity levels

BY DAVE COOK news@tonicanews.com STANDARD — Whether it’s a sudden slip in the winter while walking across ice, missing a step on the stairs or even tripping over a pet, falling is, unfortunately, all too common.

A serious fall-related injury can happen at any age, but the impact of a fall can become increasingly detrimental as people get older.

To help decrease the likelihood of a traumatic fall, the Putnam County Community Center is preparing to offer a new pilot program named “A Matter of Balance.”

“These classes will help participants become more confident about managing falls by believing that they can increase their strength,

find ways to reduce f alls and protect themselves if they do fall,” PCCC Director Michelle Halm said.

This n e w, award-winning program is able to be Michelle offered at the PCCC Halm through a one-year Director, grant received from Putnam County the Western Illinois Community A r e a A g e n cy o n Center Aging. Halm said the classes are expected to be offered in the spring and fall.

Class participants will learn to view falls as controllable; set goals for increased physical activity; make changes in their homes to reduce the chance of a fall; and how to exercise to increase their strength and sense of balance.

While anyone can register, it’s particularly recommended for those 60 and older; those who have previously fallen or are concerned about falling; those who have had to restrict their activities because

of concerns about falling; and anyone interested in improving their sense of balance, flexibility and strength.

Eight sessions planned The classes will be held across eight sessions, typically held twice a week for four weeks, or once a week for eight weeks, and with each class lasting two hours. Each session will be led by a trained, volunteer coach.

Halm said she has already confirmed one interested volunteer to coach, and she’s looking for another.

Eight hours of training is required for coaches, and well-developed program materials will be provided.

“Coaches will need to be good communicators and have an enthusiasm and willingness to lead a small group through a series of low-to-moderate level exercises.

This is a great opportunity to make a significant impact in the community and to help change people’s lives,” Halm said.

Studies have shown that six months after engaging in the program, 97

percent of participants are more comfortable talking about their fear of falling; 97 percent feel comfortable with their increased activity levels; 99 percent plan to continue exercising; and 98 percent would recommend “A Matter of Balance.”

According to the National Council on Aging, one in four Americans 65 and older will fall this year, and falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for seniors.

While this program will teach how to prevent falling, make adjustments to the home, and increase physical activity and strength, “A Matter of Balance” will also help promote independence and provide valuable social interaction.

The Putnam County Community Center is located at 128 First St. in Standard. For more information about registering for “A Matter of Balance,” becoming a volunteer coach, or the many other services and programs offered by the center, call 815-339-2711, email pcaservices@ yahoo.com, or visit their website at www.pcaservices.org.

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Ongoing opioid issues topic of upcoming gathering Opioid group seeks public input at Aug. 26 town hall meeting in Hennepin The North Central Illinois Opioid Consortium (NCIOC) invites the public to attend important town hall meetings that will address the ongoing opioid issues in local communities.

To deal with those issues, community members’ input is sought regarding the following questions: • What is currently being done in the community to address opioid issues?

• What still needs to be accomplished?

• What resources are needed to accomplish these goals?

In Putnam County, a town hall meeting will take place at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, at the Putnam County Emergency Management Building, 1050 N, Hennepin.

Refreshments will be provided.

The Opioid Consortium has other town hall meetings planned as follows: • Henry — 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug.

29, at the Marshall Putnam Farm Bureau, 509 Front St., Suite 1.

• Oglesby — 6 p.m. Monday, Sept.

9, at Illinois Valley Community College, Peter Miller Community Technology Center, Room CTC 124, 815 N. Orlando Smith St., with parking available in Lot 7.

• Princeton — 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept.

19, at the Bureau County Metro Center, 837 Park Ave. West.

North Central Illinois Opioid Consortium membership consists of North Central Behavioral Health Systems, the Bureau, Putnam and Marshall County Health Department, LaSalle County Health Department, Perry Memorial Hospital, St. Margaret’s Hospital, Illinois Valley Community Hospital, Gateway Services Inc., Open Doors Community Counseling Program and Community Partners Against Substance Abuse (CPASA).

Kaitlyn Miller is manager of communications and marketing for North Central Behavioral Health Systems/Health Directions.

“Your input is very important to us,” Miller said.

“If you are unable to attend, go to consortium@ncbhs.org for more

information, questions or comments,” she said.

In May, North Central Behavioral Health Systems and local area health care organizations were awarded a federal Rural Opioid Response Planning grant from the Federal Health Resources and Services Administration for Bureau County, Putnam County, LaSalle County and the city of Henry.

Through this grant, consortium

members will help to organize community input in assessing needs; identifying currently available services; and in developing a plan of what might be added in local communities to prevent use, treat, and sustain recovery for those suffering from addiction to opioids and other substances.

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Approximately 1,278 pounds of old drugs were recently picked up at IVCH and taken away for incineration as part of a program funded by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

IVCH is responsible for packing and shipping old prescription, overthe-counter and veterinary drugs collected at all of the P2D2 drop box locations in LaSalle County. Sines said the drugs are removed from their containers and packaging before being shipped for disposal.

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ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Bill designed to help prevent SIDS signed into law

It requires more complete reporting when babies die SPRINGFIELD — Stricter reporting and investigative requirements will now be required by law in situations where an infant has died suddenly and unexpectedly, because of legislation sponsored by state Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, and state Rep. Thomas Bennett, R-Pontiac.

According to new law’s sponsors, sudden and unexpected infant deaths

are often listed as simply sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), when other contributing factors, such as unsafe sleeping environments, might have been a contributing factor.

Senate Bill 1568 requires coroners to conduct an autopsy following the investigation as well as list any environmental factors that might have contributed to the child’s death on their report. The new law would also require the Department of Public Health to publish current data that it receives from coroner reports so

that the public has access to reporting concerning SIDS. “Too often, infant deaths are being ruled as SIDS even when there are unsafe factors present at the scene where the infant passed,” Rezin said. “By just putting SIDS on the death certificate, potentially valuable information is being left out that could help prevent infant deaths in the future.”

The legislation was brought forward by Ashley Lamps, a constituent of Sen. Rezin and state Rep.

Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, who lost her son in 2013 to SIDS. Lamps now runs a foundation that advocates for SIDS awareness and the use of safe sleep practices.

“Illinois needs to have as much information as possible at hand to help prevent these instances from happening,” Yednock said. “Families across the Illinois Valley, and throughout the entire state, will have better information going forward to take extra care for their newborns.”

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Schools chief calls on drivers to protect kids by knowing and obeying school bus laws

Chicagoan arrested in cocaine bust

OTTAWA — Christopher Dvorak, regional superintendent of schools, reminds the public of how important it is to know and obey school bus laws. Flashing amber lights are a warning the bus is going to stop, and the flashing red lights and extended stop arm mean the bus has stopped to load or unload children. Drivers are required by state law to obey these signals. “Please help protect the children who ride school buses by obeying the law,” Dvorak said.

OTTAWA — On Aug. 9 at about 1:35 p.m., the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team (TriDENT), assisted by LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois State Police and Earlville Police, conducted a buy/bust operation in the 3000 block of North State Route 71 in Ottawa.

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Morando was transported to the LaSalle County Jail for further investigation. Following the investigation, Morando was charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance — cocaine (Class X).

Morando is being held at the LaSalle County Jail on a $1 million bond (10 percent apply).

A news release from Tri-DENT notes that all subjects are innocent until proved guilty by a court of law.

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OTTAWA — Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra Music Director Daniel Sommerville has announced openings in the violin, viola, cello and double bass chairs.

The 2019-20 season will include Dvorak’s “New World Symphony”

by Dvorak; Copland’s “The Tender Land” suite; Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Ballet”; Mendelssohn’s “The Hebrides,” plus guest artists Rachel Barton Pine, violinist; John Hagstrom, trumpeter; and Jennie Judd, soprano.

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Volunteers must have a desire to work with adult learners and be willing to tutor two to three hours each week. Teaching experience isn’t 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. Oneto-one tutoring might be available during summer months.

Free online tutor training is another option for volunteers whose schedules don’t allow them to participate in the fall training sessions. For information, go to www.ivcc.edu/ adulteducation/campus-and-community-tutoring.php.

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Alumni reunion set for Sept. 14 TONICA — The Tonica High School alumni reunion will be Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Oglesby Elks.

The Class of 1979 will be hosting the event. Cocktails and registration will start at 6 p.m., and dinner will be at 7 p.m. The cost remains at $30 per person. To make a reservation, call Sue Huss Ashley at 815-481-6399

or Jan Wiertz Musgrove at 815-2024607. Checks can be mailed to Karla Walgenbach Goskusky, 534 N. 1950th Road, Tonica, IL 61370. Indicate if you are celebrating an anniversary and want to reserve a table for your classmates.

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Tonica Grade School Breakfast Aug. 26 — Banana muffin or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Aug. 27 — Waffle and syrup or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Aug. 28 — Scrambled eggs or cereal, hash browns, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Aug. 29 — Pancake and sausage on a stick with syrup or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Aug. 30 — Glazed doughnut or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Lunch Aug. 26 — Turkey, ham and cheese sub sandwich, celery and carrots, fruit, graham cookie, milk.

Aug. 27 — Popcorn shrimp or peanut butter and jelly sandwich, tater tots, juice box, fruit, gelatin with Cool Whip, milk.

Aug. 28 — Hamburger, cheese slice, pretzel bun or hamburger bun, baked beans, side kick, fruit, milk.

Aug. 29 — Breaded chicken patty, bun, green beans, onion rings, fruit, milk.

Aug. 30 — Pizza bosco stick, lettuce

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Putnam County Community Center Aug. 26 — Tuna noodle casserole, three-bean salad, applesauce, French bread.

Aug. 27 — Meatloaf, au gratin potatoes, buttered corn, strawberries, bread with butter, dessert.

Aug. 28 — Bacon, lettuce, tomato on wrap, steamed broccoli and cauliflower, grapes, chips.

Aug. 29 — Baked mostaccioli, lettuce salad with toppings, garlic bread, orange slices, dessert.

Aug. 30 — Egg salad with lettuce-tomato on bread, cooked carrots, fried potatoes, strawberries.

Bread, butter, fruit juice and 2% milk are available with meals. For reservations, call 800-757-4579, 24 hours in advance of the day’s meal. The menu is subject to change. Meals are available to senior citizens 60 plus at no cost, but donations are appreciated. The meal program is partly funded by donations, so they have a suggested donation of $5 per meal. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, OTTAWA, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF WILLIAM J. JOHNSON, JR., DECEASED NO. 2019-P-168 PUBLICATION FOR CLAIMS CLAIM NOTICE Estate of WILLIAM

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OGLESBY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019 FINANCIAL STATEMENT ALEC HUENENBERGN, Treasurer of the Oglesby Fire Protection District, LaSalle County, Illinois, being first duly sworn on oath, deposes and says that the following is a true, correct and complete statement of all receipts and expenditures made by him as such Treasurer from the 1st day of July, 2018, and ending on the 30th day of June, 2019 and of the balance on hand as of June 30, 2019. /s/Alec Huenenbergn SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me This 12th day of August, 2019. /s/ Stacy L. Newell Notary Public INCOME Balance Brought Forward $87,810,31 County 15,380.43 State 4,548.11 Interest (Checking) 11.84 Interest (CD) 328.70 Total Income 20,269.08 Total $108,079.39 EXPENSES Publication Fees 69.38 Trustees Wages 1,550.00 Insurance 530.00 City Fire Protection Ambulance 24,000.00 Total Expenses $26,149.38 Balance Forward $81,930.01 (Published in the Tonica News August 23, 2019) 1692870

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF LaSALLE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ESTATE OF MARY V. DAGRAEDT Deceased No. 2019-P-166 NOTICE TO HEIRS AND LEGATEES WHOSE NAMES OR ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN AND CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Mary V. Dagraedt, of the City of Oglesby, LaSalle County, Illinois. Letters of office as Executor were issued on July 31, 2019, to Kathy Rossi, 331 W. Walnut St., Oglesby, IL 61348, whose attorney is John Balestri of Bemabei, Balestri & Fiocchi, 149 Gooding St., LaSalle, IL 61301.

Notice is given to any heirs or legatees whose names or addresses are not stated in the petition for letters of office, that an order was entered by the Court on July 31, 2019, admitting the decedent's will to probate.

Within 42 days after the date of the order of admission you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence, as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/6-21).

You also have the right under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/8-1) to contest the validity of the Will by filing a petition with the Court within 6 months after admission of the will to probate.

Claims against the estate may be e-filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, LaSalle County Courthouse, 119 W. Madison St., Room 201, Ottawa, Illinois 61350, or with the representative or both, within 6 months from the date of first publication of this Notice. If claim notice is personally mailed or delivered to a creditor of the above estate, then claim must be filed in the above entitled cause within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery, whichever is later. Any claims not filed within the above periods are barred.

E-fling is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing serviceprovider. Visit https:// efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http:// www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp.

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.

Dated this 1st day of August, 2019.

John Balestri Bernabei, Balestri & Fiocchi Attorney for the Petitioner 149 Gooding Street La Salle, IL 61301 TELEPHONE: (815)223-6600 (Published in the Tonica News August 16, 23, 30, 2019) 1691324

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Oglesby Fire Protection District, in the County of LaSalle and State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at the office of Alec Huenenberg, Secretary, 458 East State Road 351, Oglesby, Illinois, from and after the 11th day of August, A. D. 2018.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 5:00 p.m. Central Daylight Savings Time, on the 20th day of September, 2019, at the 2578 East 457th Road, Oglesby, Illinois, and that final action on said Ordinance will be taken by the Board of Trustees of said District at a meeting to be held at 5:00 p.m. Central Daylight Savings Time, on the 20th day of September, 2019, at 2578 East 450th Road, Oglesby, LaSalle Township, LaSalle County, Illinois.

BY ORDER of the Board of Trustees of said District.

DATED this 9th day of August, A.D., 2019.

OGLESBY FIRE PROTECTION DlSTRICT BY: ALEC HUENENBERG, Secretary (Published in the Tonica News August 23, 2019) 1692879

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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF JOAN E. STEPAN Deceased No. 2019-P-167 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of JOAN E. STEPAN of the City of Sandwich, LaSalle County, Illinois. Letters of office as Administrator were issued on July 31, 2019 to GWENNIE N. LOYD, 1590 Lake Bluff Lane, Pingree Grove, IL 60140 whose attorney is Nicholas Balestri of Bernabei, Balestri & Fiocchi, 149 Gooding St., LaSalle, IL 61301.

Claims against the estate may be e-filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Civil Division, LaSalle County Courthouse, 119 W. Madison St., Room 201, Ottawa, Illinois 61350, or with the representative or both, within 6 months from the date of first publication of this Notice. If claim notice is personally mailed or delivered to a creditor of the above estate, then claim must be filed in the above entitled cause within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery, whichever is later. Any claims not filed within the above periods are barred. E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider.

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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.

Dated this 14th day of August, 2019 Attorney Nicholas Balestri Attorney for the Estate 149 Gooding Street LaSalle, IL 61301 815-223-6600 (Published in the Tonica News August 23, 30, September 6, 2019) 1693476

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IN THE CIRCUIT Street, LaSalle, IL COURT OF THE 61301, whose attorney THIRTEENTH is Gerald M. Hunter, JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Ltd., 129 W. Walnut LASALLE COUNTY, Street, Oglesby, IL OTTAWA, ILLINOIS 61348.

ESTATE OF Claims against the WILLIAM J. estate may be filed JOHNSON, JR., with the office DECEASED of the999Circuit Clerk, 999 • Legal • Legal NO. 2019-P-168 Probate Division, PUBLICATION FOR LaSalle County Courthouse, Downtown CLAIMS Courthouse, Ottawa, CLAIM NOTICE Estate of WILLIAM IL 61350, or with J. JOHNSON, JR., the representative, or both, within 6 months Deceased.

Notice is given of from the date of the death of WILLIAM issuance of letters, J. JOHNSON, JR., and any claim not within that of Oglesby, Illinois. filed is barred.

Letters of office were period issued on August 2, Copies of a claim filed 2019, to MICHAEL B. with the Clerk must be JOHNSON, of 540 7th mailed or delivered to Street, LaSalle, IL the representative and 61301, whose attorney to the attorney within is Gerald M. Hunter, 10 days after it has Ltd., 129 W. Walnut been filed.

Greg Vaccaro Street, Oglesby, IL Clerk of the 13th 61348.

Claims against the Judicial Circuit Court Ottawa, Illinois estate may be filed with the office of the Circuit Clerk, (Published in Tonica Probate Division, News August 16, 23, 30, LaSalle County Court- 2019) 1690310 house, Downtown Courthouse, Ottawa, 999 • Legal 999 • Legal IL 61350, or with the representative, or both, within 6 months from the PUBLIC date of NOTICE issuance of letters, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING andNOTICE any claim not GIVEN by the Board IS HEREBY filed within of School that District Number 425 of Education period is of barred. in the County LaSalle, State of Illinois, that Copies of a claim the annual budgetfiled for said School District for with the Clerk be the fiscal yearmust beginning July 1, 2019, will be mailed delivered to on fileorand conveniently available to public the representative and inspection at the District Office, 315 West 3rd toStreet, the attorney Lostant,within Illinois, from and after 8 10o'clock days a.m. afteron itthehas 22nd day of August, 2019. been filed.is further hereby given that a public Notice Vaccaro hearing Greg on said budget will be held at 6:00 the 13th p.m. Clerk on theof25th day of September, 2019, at Judicial Circuit Court the district office, School District No. 425.

DatedOttawa, this 7thIllinois day of August, 2019.

Board of Education School District (PublishedNumber in Tonica 425 in the County of LaSalle, News August 16, 23, 30, State of Illinois.

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