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Friday, October 12, 2018

Walking the walk

Two-year-old Everett Jamison is all set to go as he and his mother, Trisha, take a stroll near their Lostant home.

Everett was diagnosed with Dravet syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy.

The Jamison family is working to raise awareness about the condition with a walk Saturday, Oct. 13, at St. Bede Academy in Peru. PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 2 FOR A STORY. (Shaw Media/Tom Sistak)

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College Night IVCC will host its 46th annual College Night on Oct. 23 at the college gym. / 7

LOSTANT The Lostant Village Board is making progress on its grant application to help pay for its water tower replacement project. / 4

TONICA Tonica Volunteer Fire Department members responded to 17 calls and did training last month. / 5

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‘SEIZE HOPE’ FUNDRAISER AND AWARENESS WALK

Youngster, 2, diagnosed with rare form of epilepsy Inaugural walk for Lostant toddler scheduled for Oct. 13

BY ANGELA ACCOMANDO Shaw Media LOSTANT — December 2015 brought the birth of two beautiful boys for Matt and Trisha Jamison, of Lostant. The twins, Everett and Owen, were born healthy — but within the first year, Everett began having seizures.

After several doctor appointments and tests, it was determined Everett deals with Dravet syndrome.

Trisha explained the disease her baby boy faces and shared her excitement for the inaugural “Seize Hope” fundraiser and awareness walk taking place Saturday, Oct. 13.

“Dravet syndrome is a seizure disorder, a rare form of epilepsy.

It affects 1 in 20,000 children. It is a mutation of the SCN1A gene, a sodium channel blocker, and is a form of intractable epilepsy, which means, essentially, it is resistant to medications. DS usually comes out in the first year of life, triggered by illness and/or vaccinations,” Trisha said.

“As the child ages, the syndrome progresses. It causes developmental and cognitive delays.”

Trisha has a theory about the daily issues Everett endures.

“I truly believe the medications also have a hand in delays, and the seizures can occur any time with or without a trigger. Some seizures can last for hours,” she said.

She teared up as she explained how her other son, Owen, is at a stage in his life where she watches him play in the backyard, but without the twin brother he could

Walk the walk for Baby Everett WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 13. Registration begins at 9 a.m., walk begins at 10 a.m.

WHERE: St. Bede Academy, 24 U.S. Route 6, Peru.

REGISTRATION: Online at dsawareness. com, via email at dsawareness17@gmail. com or in person at the Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living, 18 Gunia Drive, No. 1, LaSalle.

COST: $25 for adults, $10 for children 10 and younger.

OTHER INFORMATION: Food and entertainment will be available. Walkers will use St. Bede’s new track, and all proceeds will benefit the foundation and local families. More information can be found by visiting facebook.com/ DSAwareness17. be playing with, because Everett is inside under her constant supervision due to his medical needs.

Shining light for family A shining light for the Jamison family is a woman named Erika Fleck, service coordinator for the LaSalle County Epilepsy Foundation of North Central Illinois.

“Erika has been there for us since the day I met her — through a support group. If I am having a bad day or even just need a ride to an appointment, she is there. She is absolutely amazing.”

Fleck explained how she got to the place she is now and why she is so passionate about epilepsy awareness.

“I was 30 years old when I was diagnosed with Dravet,” Fleck said.

“I later had brain surgery. I have, thankfully, been symptom-free since, but I knew I had to do something to make people more aware of this rare form of epilepsy, and epilepsy in general.

“I didn’t want people like me to go

through what I did — trying to get information and the right diagnosis,” she said. “We have to hold onto hope that something, a cure of sorts, will come out. Knowing about this is half the battle.”

A mother’s message And as hard as the journey has been for the Jamisons and families like them, Trisha has a message.

“What I want to stress about Everett is that DS does not define him. He is a strong, funny, loving little 2-yearold. He’s smart, he gives the best hugs in the world, and his laugh is super contagious. I don’t want people to feel sorry for him or us. I want people to join our army and cheer him on every day. I want people to hug their loved ones and say ‘I love you’ every day — because we, as a society, take everyday life for granted. Be thankful and be grateful,” she said.

Trisha praised friends and members of the community for the immense help and support her family has received.

“We love our little village and especially the fire department and ambulance. They have been nothing short of amazing for us. They go above and beyond for sure,” she said.

“Erika is amazing, and friends, Pete and Jody Pawlak — who will provide entertainment — and so many others are helping to make this event an awesome one.”

As the inaugural event, the Jamisons and Fleck are thrilled with the outpouring of support they’ve seen already.

“This is the first walk either of us have ever done, so we’re learning as we go. We’re hoping to have all the kinks worked out and get bigger and better every year. But I have to say, we’ve already exceeded expectations. Currently I’m sitting on a list of over 115 registered walkers.

“That’s huge,” Trisha said. “I honestly was just hoping to have at least 50.”

IN BRIEF Help offered in applying for concealed carry licenses PERU — State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) is reminding constituents her Peru office can help those in the 38th Senate

District apply for a concealed carry license.

“We’ve been doing this for years now, really ever since Illinois finally allowed for concealed carry,” Rezin said.

“We’ve helped hundreds of people over the years apply for a concealed carry license, making the process easy and stress free for them,” she said.

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LOSTANT — The village of Lostant is working with North Central Illinois Council of Governments to apply for a public infrastructure grant to replace the existing water tower that is due this fall.

Income surveys were mailed out to village residents on Aug. 28 and again on Sept. 13.

According to the North Central Illinois Council of Governments, it is very important for residents to return their completed survey to the agency as soon as possible in order for the village to submit a competitive grant application.

Lostant residents who misplaced the surveys that were mailed to them, or who have any questions, are asked to please contact the North Central Illinois Council of Governments at 815-433-5830.

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Progress made on grant application for water tower

BY ZACHARY J. PRATT news@tonicanews.com LOSTANT — Lostant is continuing preparations to submit its new application for a $500,000 grant to help pay for its water tower project.

A previous attempt had left Lostant wanting, as the request missed opportunities to gain points in the village’s favor.

This time, the particular areas in question are being addressed.

“We got enough surveys now for this project. It looks good,” said Mayor Jack Immel at this week’s village board meeting.

The North Central Illinois Council of Governments provided aid in obtaining the survey results.

New LED lights coming to Lostant’s Main Street LOSTANT — Lostant will be installing new LEDs on Main Street to replace its current lights.

The village estimates a cost of $1,053 to replace the 13 lights on Main Street with LEDs, but expects a reimbursement from ComEd to effectively create a lower price point.

While the reimbursement amount is still unknown, it is expected that the lights will pay for themselves within a year.

The decision to install them now rather than waiting for information regarding reimbursement comes as the days grow shorter and darkness falls earlier. The village hopes to begin receiving benefits from the reduction in usage cost to help offset the initial price of purchase and installation.

The earlier purchase also helps the village meet ComEd’s deadline of Dec. 15 for the lights to be up and running.

— Zachary J. Pratt, news@tonicanews.com The village is still waiting on a report from Putnam County Paint-

ing, which will detail the extent of the tower’s condition. A previous

attempt to receive such information provided confir mation the tower, built in 1911, was in need of repair, but the information was lacking. However, the tower is known to be pitted — “digging into the sides,” as Immel explained — and with a possibility of leaks in the near future.

Immel also indicated a hope that photos might be available to submit with the report.

“We’re hoping to get the grant,” Immel said.

The cost of the project had been estimated previously at $850,000.

The village has worked out $350,000 with a bonding office for the project, which would help to cover the estimated cost.

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How to handle pesky pests a topic of discussion for village board Village might take care of problems, bill property owners

BY ZACHARY J. PRATT news@tonicanews.com LOSTANT — As pest infestations have shown up in different towns, Lostant is concerned about the possibility it could share that fate.

Mayor Jack Immel suggested at this week’s village board meeting

that the village is “worried about all infestations,” but used cockroaches and mice as examples.

The concern comes as locations in town have begun to attract unwanted guests, a number said to be up to five houses.

“It’s like a city block we’re talking about now,” said Dave Mertes.

One such location was noted to have created a situation welcoming to pests by leaving different materials in a trailer.

The village is said to be looking into its options.

Mertes suggested the possibility that the village could take care of the issue and then bill those in question.

“I like the idea. We fix it and recoup,” Immel said.

“They leveraged that and it worked,” Mertes said, referring to an incident in a nearby town. “They said they’d take care of it and then bill them.” The issue had been quickly resolved.

In other discussion: • South of Founders Road on Main Street will be closed for work on the railroad crossing.

• The village will be attaching its drop box outside the Village Hall, between the two large garage doors, wherein residents will be able to deposit their water bill payments, dog tag payments and other such items.

• Trick-or-treat times are set for 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 31.

Firefighters respond to 17 calls, engage in multiple training activities ISO audit has been slated for Nov. 1 TONICA — Tonica Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) Chief Al Stremlau reported there were 17 emergency calls during September, with the year-to-date total rising to 141.

The department responded to one fire investigation, two accidents, and 14 ambulance calls.

Training for the month included a review of the equipment on all trucks; a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) search drill; and operations training on hoses, nozzles and pumps.

Firefighter Roland Nass and

• CONCEALED CARRY Continued from Page 2 “So whether you have questions about the process, don’t have internet access, don’t have a current picture of yourself, or if you simply need help with the application, please reach out to my office and schedule an appointment.”

What constituents of Rezin’s 38th District need to know: • Applicants must schedule the free appointment with Senator Rezin’s office (no walk-ins, please).

Training Of ficer Rick Tur ri attended a four-hour New Car Technology training class conducted by the Illinois Fire Service Institute, and a summary was presented to the other members of the local department.

It was reported that repairs have been completed on Ambulance 1-M-24.

Stremlau re por ted Putnam County EMS will be starting an EMT-Basic class in November.

Anyone interested should contact the chief or EMS administrator.

The Annual Tonica Volunteer Fire Department Deer and Chili Night event will be held Nov. 17. Contact Firefighter Huss for event details.

Stremlau also re por ted an Insurance Services Office (ISO)

audit will be conducted Nov. 1.

This review is overseen by an outside agency and covers operations and documentation of the fire department, village water department, and the county emergency dispatching center.

The resulting rating can have an effect on property owners’ insurance premiums.

The annual request for donations from property owners and renters within the village limits will be conducted during October.

This request is similar to the one made in the springtime to residents outside of the village, but within the rural protection area. These donations help the department provide fire, ambulance and rescue services without property taxes.

• The application process takes 30 minutes.

• Applicants must bring the Certificate of Training (must be signed by the trainer and applicant), driver’s license, and FOID card (the address on the driver’s license and FOID card must be the same).

• The application fee is $150 (payment accepted with credit card or electronic check only).

• Ten years of residency must be established. (If the applicant has lived at their current address for 10 years, they will need to know the month

and year to present. If they have had multiple residences within the past 10 years, they will need to bring in a list of those addresses and the duration as previously listed.)

• Applicants must bring a current photo or a photo will be taken in Sen. Rezin’s office.

• Applicants must have an email address.

To schedule an appointment, call Sen. Rezin’s office at 815-220-8720.

Her office is located in the old Westclox building at 350 5th St., Suite 264, Peru, IL 61354.

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LOWELL — Jeffrey Howard Johnson, 46, the No. 1 dad in all of LaSalle County, died suddenly Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, while working at his desk.

Jeff was born July 20, 1972, in LaSalle to Rita Kae Huss and Jerald Lee Johnson.

Jeff left us with two beautiful children, Jonny Jerald and Lauren Kae. He is also survived by his father, Jerry (Kathy) Johnson; his ex-wife, Jody Mikolajczyk; four siblings, Vicki Sue (Steve) Kenyon, Butch (LeeAnn), Bill (Michelle) and Eric (Melissa); five nieces and six nephews; and two great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Rita Kae (Janusick) Huss.

Jeff was a young entrepreneur with a lawn business, J&J Construction in Tonica and Jeffrey’s bar in Lostant. Jeff and his family moved across the U.S. working for ADM and most recently he worked at Airgas in Peru. He had just finished building his “dream garage” and planned on painting the inside over the weekend.

Jeff was a devoted father who loved his home in the timber, and enjoyed hunting, fishing and being on the water in Wisconsin and Florida. He was an animal lover and was still mourning the loss of his dogs, Suzy and Krystal.

Everyone loved Jeff’s quick smile and his laid back attitude. He will be remembered as the life of the party and a stranger to no one.

In lieu of flowers, a fund for his children has been established at the Illini State Bank in Tonica.

In honor of Jeff’s life, his family will be receiving guests at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Marshall County Sportsman Club, 3059 County Road 1250 N., Wenona. At 5 p.m. there will be a memorial and everyone is invited to share their favorite memories of loving, irreplaceable Jeff.

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Chelsi Straughn and Alex Niewinski Boyles will be honored for announce their engagement bequest during Oct. 15 ceremony OGLESBY — Walter Durley and Hazel Marie Boyle’s contributions to Illinois Valley Community College will be celebrated during a ceremony at noon Monday, Oct. 15, in the Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre.

The Boyles’ bequest of more than $620,000 to the IVCC Foundation helped fund the purchase of 587 theatre seats, environmentally-friendly stained western hemlock wall treatments and energy-efficient LED house lighting — as well as greatly improving the accessibility of the Cultural Centre.

IVCC President Jerry Corcoran will emcee the event, which will feature a brief history of the Boyle connection with IVCC by Fran Brolley and remarks from theatre director Dr. David Kuester and Student Government Association President Xavier Braboy. A plaque honoring the Boyles will be unveiled.

Walter, who died at age 94 in 2008, served 22 years on the IVCC Foundation board and nine years as a college trustee. A 10-term Putnam County State’s Attorney, he prac-

Hazel Marie and Walter Durley Boyle ticed law for more than 70 years.

He was a charter inductee into the IVCC-LPO Hall of Fame in 2008.

Hazel Marie, who died in 1994 at age 83, taught kindergarten at Hennepin Elementary School from 1955 until retirement in 1976.

The public is welcome to attend.

For information, contact Brolley at 815-224-0466.

Chelsi Straughn of Hennepin and Alex Niewinski of Hennepin are announcing their engagement and approaching marriage.

She is the daughter of Michele Straughn of Hennepin and the late Robert Straughn, and the granddaughter of Mike and Linda Supan of Tonica, and the late Dale and Carol Straughn of Tonica. He is the son of Frank and Julie Niewinski of Mark, and the grandson of Frank and Rose Niewinski of Mark, and Harold and Shirley Klein of Spring Valley.

The bride-elect graduated from Putnam County High School in 2008, received a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education in 2012 from Northern Illinois University and a master’s degree in mathematics education in 2018 from Western Governors University. She is a third-grade teacher/high school golf and basketball coach for the Putnam County School District.

Chelsi Straughn and Alex Niewinski Her fiancé graduated from St. Bede Academy in 2012 and received a bachelor’s degree in marketing and management in 2015 from North Central College. He is an outside sales representative for United Rentals in Peru.

The couple will be married Nov. 24.

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LASALLE — Director Angie McKenzie has announced auditions for the first production of Stage 212’s 2019 season, “The Kitchen Witches,” the culinary-themed comedy by Caroline Smith, will be held Friday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 20, at 1 p.m. at the theater, 700 First St. in LaSalle.

Isobel Lomax and Dolly Biddle are two “mature” cable-access cooking show hostesses who have hated each other for 30 years. When circumstances put them together on a TV show, the insults are flung harder than the food.

Dolly’s long-suffering TV-producer son, Stephen, tries to keep them on track, but as long as Dolly’s dressing room

is one inch closer to the set than Isobel’s, it’s a losing battle, and the show becomes a ratings smash.

McKenzie will be casting two women able to play age 30-70, one man able to play 20-40, and one role suitable for either a man or a woman of any age.

Perusal scripts are available by contacting the Stage 212 ticket office at 815-2243025. Familiarity with the script is not required to audition. For more information, visit www.stage212.org or the Stage 212 Audition page on Facebook.

“The Kitchen Witches” will be presented Feb. 1-3 and 8-10. Stage 212 auditions are open to all regardless of prior theatrical experience.

OGLESBY OGLESBY — More than 40 colleges and universities will be represented at Illinois Valley Community College’s 46th annual College Night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, in the gym.

A financial aid seminar will be held from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. in the Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre.

High school and college students, parents and community members can speak to college and university representatives about the admissions process. IVCC faculty, staff and program coordinators will provide information as well as options for transfer.

For information and a listing of colleges and universities expected to attend, call 815-224-0439 or visit www. ivcc.edu/collegenight.

Director of Admissions, Records and Transfer Services Quintin Overocker said, “We’re really excited for College Night. We have some new attending institutions this year and it’s always great seeing students make face-to-face connections with their future alma maters.”

Schools and institutions include: Aurora University, Bradley University,

Dominican University, Eastern Illinois University, Educators of Beauty, Eureka College; Hanover College, Illinois Army National Guard, Illinois College, Illinois State University, IVCC, Illinois Wesleyan University, Indiana Institute of Technology, Iowa Wesleyan University, Joliet Junior College, Knox College; Lewis University, Lincoln College, MacMurray College, McKendree University, Methodist College, Midstate College, Monmouth College; North Carolina State, North Central College, Northern Illinois University, Olivet Nazarene University, Paul Mitchell the School, Purdue University-Global; Quincy University, Rockford University, St. Ambrose University, St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, University of Chicago, University of Illinois-Springfield, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign; University of Wisconsin-Plattesville, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Upper Iowa University, Valparaiso University, Western Illinois University and WyoTech.

Tonica Grade School Breakfast Oct. 15 — Biscuit and sausage gravy or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Oct. 16 — Waffle and syrup, hard boiled egg or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Oct. 17 — Cheese omelet or cereal, toast, hash brown, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Oct. 18 — Egg, sausage and cheese tornado or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Oct. 19 — Cinnamon roll, hard boiled egg or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

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Oct. 17 — Fish filet on bun with tartar sauce, baked beans, pea salad, mixed fruit.

Oct. 18 — Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, bananas, roll, dessert.

Oct. 19 — Pork loin, quinoa and rice, steamed carrots, banana, pumpkin cookie.

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.

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Breakfast Oct. 15 — French toast sticks, granola, yogurt, fruit, cheese stick, juice, milk.

Oct. 16 — Doughnut, granola, yogurt, fruit, cheese stick, juice, milk.

Oct. 17 — Breakfast slider, granola, yogurt, fruit, cheese stick, juice, milk.

Oct. 18 — Waffle, granola, yogurt, fruit, cheese stick, juice, milk.

Oct. 19 — Toaster pastry, granola, yogurt, fruit, cheese stick, juice, milk.

Lunch Oct. 15 — Hamburger, bun, cheese, pickles, sweet potato fries, milk.

Oct. 16 — Cheese quesadillas, black beans, Spanish rice, fruit, milk.

Oct. 17 — Breaded chicken patty, bun, cheese, peas, fruit, milk.

Oct. 18 — Chili, corn bread, celery, fruit, milk.

Oct. 19 — Round cheese pizza, Romaine lettuce, fruit, milk.

Lunch Oct. 15 — TGS chicken bowl (popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy), fruit, milk.

Oct. 16 — Philly steak, sub bun, Mozzarella cheese cup, onion rings, green beans, fruit, milk.

Oct. 17 — Tacos (tortilla, taco meat, cheese cups, refried beans), fruit and veggie bar, Rice Krispies treat, milk.

Oct. 18 — Deli turkey, cheese slice, croissant or bread, side kick, fresh fruit, chips, milk.

Oct. 19 — Cheese personal pan pizza, carrots and celery, fresh fruit, cookie, milk.

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Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

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NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE Village of Cedar Point v Patarozzi, et al LaSalle County Circuit Court Cause No. 18-MR-21 Residential property situated at 209 E 1st St., Cedar Point, IL 61316, consisting of a single family residence will be sold at a judicial sale conducted by the LaSalle County Sheriff on November 6, 2018, at 10:00 o'clock a.m. at the LaSalle County Sheriff''s Dept./Lobby, 707 Etna Road, Ottawa, IL 61350. The terms of the sale are 10% to be paid in certified funds on the date of sale; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser, not to exceed $300 in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. Sale is subject to confirmation by the Court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser shall be entitled only to a return of monies paid. Purchaser shall have no recourse against Defendants, Plaintiff or Plaintiff's attorney. Property is sold “AS IS”.

Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record, and is being sold ?AS IS? without any representation as to the quality of title and without recourse to the plaintiff.

For further information contact Lance Korter, Mayor, 101 4th St., Cedar Point, IL 61316, telephone number (815) 446-4381.

IF YOU ARE THE HOMEOWNER, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701( C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Greg Vaccaro Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bureau County Jacob J. Frost Attorney for Village of Cedar Point 102 East St. Paul Street Spring Valley, IL 61362 October 5,12,19, 2018

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE The Lostant Fire Protection District Board of Trustees will hold its annual hearing on its 2018- 2019 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance on Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 at 6:45 p.m. at the Lostant Fire House, 101 East First Street, Lostant, Illinois. Copies of the proposed Budget and Appropriation Ordinance are available for inspection at the Lostant Firehouse, the Illini State Bank of Lostant, and the Lostant Post Office.

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Tonica Grade School is seeking proposals for 2018-2019 plowing snow removal for parking areas, driveway and playground. Proposals are required to be submitted using a proposal application which is available contacting the district office at 815-442-4202. The application may also be emailed upon request. Completed proposals are due to the district office by 11:00 a.m. on October 9, 2018. A site visit is encouraged and can be scheduled by contacting the district office.

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF LA SALLE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Village of Cedar Point, an Illinois Municipal Corporation, Plaintiff, vs.

2018-MR- 21 Alan Howarter, Special Representative of the Estates Geno Patarozzi, deceased, Dorothy Patarozzi, deceased, and Drew G. Patarozzi, deceased, Unknown Heirs at Law of Geno Patarozzi, deceased, Unknown Heirs at Law of Dorothy Patarozzi, deceased, Unknown Heirs at Law of Drew G. Patarozzi, deceased, Heritage Manor-Peru, LLC, d/b/a Heritage Health, an Illinois Limited Liability Company, Unknown Owners and Unknown Occupants, Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE (IT IS ADVISED THAT INTERESTED PARTIES CONSULT THEIR OWN ATTORNEYS BEFORE BIDDING AT FORECLOSURE SALES) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment for Foreclosure and Sale entered by the court in the above entitled cause on September 6, 2018, the 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: Lance Korter, Mayor, 101 4th St., Cedar Point, IL 61316, telephone number (815) 446-4381; B) The common address and other common descriptions, if any, of the real estate is: 209 E 1st St., Cedar Point, IL 61316 C) The legal description of the subject real estate and the common address or other common description if any is: Lots Five (5), Six (6) and Seven (7) in Block Two (2), in the Town of Cedar Point, except coal and other minerals and the right to mine and remove the same, situated in the County of LaSalle and State of Illinois (PIN: 25-09-101-005) D) A description of the improvements on the real estate is a single family residence.

E) The property will not be open for inspection.

F) The time and place of the sale are: November 6, 2018, at 10:00 o'clock a.m. at the LaSalle County Sheriff's Dept./Lobby, 707 Etna Road, Ottawa, IL 61350.

G) The terms of the sale are: 10% to be paid in certified funds on the date of sale; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser, not to exceed $300 in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. Sale is subject to confirmation by the Court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser shall be entitled only to a return of monies paid. Purchaser shall have no recourse against Defendants, Plaintiff or Plaintiff's attorney. Property is sold “AS IS”.

H) Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record, and is being sold ?

AS IS? without any representation as to the quality of title and without recourse to the plaintiff.

The successful Purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises; IF YOU ARE THE HOMEOWNER, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701( C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Greg Vaccaro Clerk of the Circuit Court of LaSalle County Jacob J. Frost Attorney & Counselor at Law Attorney for Plaintiff 102 East St. Paul Street Spring Valley, IL 61362 Telephone (815) 323-4851 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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ORDINANCE 620

SECTION I: That said several sums of money are hereby appropriated from monies received by said Village and anticipated to be received in the fiscal year as follows: Revenues

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AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CORPORATE PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE OF TONICA, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON THE 1ST DAY OF MAY, A.D. 2018 AND ENDING ON THE 30TH DAY OF APRIL, A.D. 2019. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Tonica, Illinois:

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2008 ALTERNATE BOND FUND

MOTOR FUEL FUND

TIF FUND

SECTION II: That the following sums or so much thereof as may be authorized by law, be and the same are hereby appropriated for the corporate purposes of the Village of Tonica, Illinois, as hereinafter specified, for the fiscal year commencing on the 1st day of May, A.D., 2018 and ending on the 30th day of April, A.D., 2019.

GENERAL FUND

SECTION 3: That any unexpended balance of any items of any appropriation made by this Ordinance may be expended in making up any insufficiency in any other item of appropriation made by this Ordinance.

SECTION 4: This Appropriation Ordinance is adopted pursuant to procedures set forth in the Illinois Municipal Code, provided any limitations in the Illinois Municipal Code in conflict with this Ordinance shall not be applicable to this Ordinance, pursuant to Section 6 of Article VII of the Constitution of the State of Illinois.

SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and due publication, in accordance with the law. ADOPTED THIS 17th day of September, 2018 pursuant to a roll call vote of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tonica, LaSalle County, Illinois, as follows: Supan Y, Foltynewicz Y, Wiesbrock Y, R. Andserson A T. Anderson Y, Goskusky Y President: Kevin Sluder, Approved by the Village President of the Village of Tonica, LaSalle County, Illinois. ATTEST: Village Clerk, Heather Shurman October 12, 2018

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