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A DNA test for Felton

By Dixie Schroeder news@tonicanews.com

OTTAWA — A DNA test was ordered for the alleged gunman in the Aug. 18 shooting of a Grand Ridge man.

Richard M. Felton, 28, of 163 S. Mayfield St., Chicago, (who also holds a Tonica address) appeared in court on

Oct. 10 in a hearing for a motion by the prosecutors’ office asking for him to submit to a saliva test, otherwise known as a buccal swab, as well as to give his palm prints to add to current fingerprint samples.

Felton’s lawyer, Myron Goldsten of Chicago, consented to the motion as it is routinely

filed in violent felony cases. Felton has been charged with allegedly shooting Jeremy Wade, 28, on the Sandy Ford bridge over the Vermilion River. Wade fell more than 40 feet from the bridge and sustained injuries to his face and body from the incident. Wade is currently receiving treatment for

his injuries, according to prosecutors.

The next trial date is Dec. 2, however, it was unclear how many of the four felonies will be put before the jury at that time. These charges include attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm from the Aug. 18 shooting. On Sept. 16, LaSal-

le County prosecutors added charges of home invasion and residential burglary from a reported break-in on Aug. 9.

In the earlier incident, Felton is alleged to have entered the home of a 92-year-old Ottawa woman and ransacked her home after binding her to her bed.

Judge Cynthia M. Rac-

cuglia has the ability to split the shooting and burglary charges into separate trials. If Raccuglia makes this decision, the Aug. 18 incident with the assault on Wade would go first.

Felton is currently being held on $3 million bond. The next hearing on pre-trial motions will be on Nov. 15.

Its that time of year ...

Get the shot before the bug gets you!

By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com

TONICA — As the seasons change, one annual visitor remains the same: The flu virus. While cases have yet to be reported, local medical centers have geared up for the upcoming season.

Local area health departments are hosting flu vaccination clinics.

Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the flu shot to hopefully block the flu as it returns to the area. Infection control coordinator at Illinois Valley Community Hospital Debra A. Patyk, RN, noted the specific types of vaccines that are available.

“The quadrivalent vaccine is available often, especially for the elderly,” said Patyk. “Most use the trivalent vaccine with three virus coverage, only one influenza B.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the seasonal flu vaccine protects against the flu viruses research indicates will be most common. This year, flu vaccines are made to protect against four viruses: Influenza A (H1N1), influenza A (H3N2) and two different types of influenza B.

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Do you burgoo?

Utica’s annual Burgoo Festival was enjoyed by thousands on Saturday and Sunday. These three festival-goers were like countless others who enjoyed the famous burgoo — a Pioneer stew made from meat and vegetables and cooked over an open fire throughout the night. The event, sponsored by the LaSalle County Historical Society, is the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year and included food, vendors, entertainment and more.

Theater is in their blood Hartenbower family on stage and more ...

By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com

TONICA — They say the family that plays together, stays together. That seems to be the case for the family that does plays together as well.

Dan and Carol Hartenbower of Tonica and their daughter, Jennifer, first got involved with Stage 212 in LaSalle in the summer of 2001, and since then they’ve been involved in more

than half of the shows in one form or another.

Dan did some theatre work in the military when he was stationed in San Francisco. When Jennifer was a sophomore at LaSalle-Peru High School, she got a part in “42nd Street,” and he helped with the set construction. In the process, they met several people involved in Stage 212, who suggested Jennifer try out for the summer musical “Evita,” and asked Dan to

help with set construction. Dan took Jennifer to the audition, and since adult males are hard to find in community theater, ended up getting a role as well.

“I’d sit at home each night, and when they came home, they seemed like they had a lot of fun,” said Carol. “I felt like I was being left out and asked how I could get involved. They said they needed someone to dress the girl playing Evita, and I said I’d do that. After all, how tough could it be? Then I found out. Ugh.”

Dan has picked up a reputation at Stage 212 as a set designer/builder, and he is often the first choice for directors looking for an impressive set.

“I asked Dan to build my set for “Born Yesterday” in ‘04. It was supposed to be a posh upscale two floor hotel townhouse, and Dan never fails to deliver,” said Larry Kelsey, one of the directors at Stage 212. “There was one right angle on the whole set, with curved

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Living in a house of cards Cara Finney turns a hobby into a profit

By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com

TONICA — Work is always easier when you’re doing something you love. How much better is it when it’s actually your hobby? Cara Finney of Tonica knows.

Finney makes greeting cards and other paper goods in her studio at her home. Art is a hobby she picked up as a young girl, and she’s been able to take her idea to another level.

“My grandmother started me, my mom’s mom. She used to do paper-crafting,” Finney said. “It’s 3-D. You take many pictures of the same picture, and you start by cutting out parts of the picture that you want to pull out.”

Finney does her art work the old-fashioned way — by hand.

“I do all of my artwork by hand. There’s no CAD,” Finney said. “It’s quicker. It’s more efficient.”

She will do heat-embossing on her cards and add special paints and three-dimensional effects to achieve a unique look.

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Above, Cara Finney displays one of the several varieties of greeting cards she makes in her Tonica home. Besides, the greeting cards, she also does custom scrapbooks and other paper goods.

Her cards cover the full range. Birthday, get-well and friendship cards are the most common, although there’s few challenges she won’t undertake.

Her artwork is more than greeting cards. She has also made a small scrapbook that folds out into one long sheet, which allows viewing of all

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Carol Hartenbower of Tonica sets some props for an upcoming production of “Deathtrap” at Stage 212 in LaSalle. The entire Hartenbower family participates in theatrical productions.

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‘Safety of the kids is first and foremost’ National School Bus Week helps to keep bus safety a priority

By Dixie Schroeder news@tonicanews.com

TONICA — An evolving public education event is scheduled for next week. National School Bus Safety Week is a national celebration that is designed to promote school bus safety.

National School Bus Safety Week reminds the public there are rules school buses need to follow according to Jason Johannes, president of Johannes Bus Service.

“As a bus driver, half the battle is having the public educated on knowing the proper procedures when they see a school bus that is picking up or dropping off children,” said Johannes.

“The safety of the kids

is first and foremost, and sometimes the public is unaware or ignorant of the state law regarding passing a school bus when it stops. If the bus is stopped, and the red lights are going, you are not allowed to pass.”

Each school district in the United States handles this event in their own way. The majority host a poster contest that includes students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Some districts host speech contest for students in the ninth through 12th grades. Contestants can win prizes up to $1,000 in value.

According to the activity booklet prepared by the National School Bus Safety Week Committee, many schools teach students every day how to safely ride a bus to school. During National School Bus Safety Week, some of the fine points are reviewed, especially

with younger students.

Students are reminded to stand at least 10 feet away from the edge of the road and be at the bus stop five minutes early.

They are also encouraged to never board the bus until the bus is completely stopped. Dangling objects like belts or handles from backpacks are issues school children are reminded to watch out for.

When crossing the bus to get on or off, students are encouraged never to walk behind the bus, only in front. School districts remind younger students to always wait for the driver’s signal to cross the road to get on the bus and always watch for cars before stepping off the bus.

Johannes, as many bus companies do, worries about safety of their student passengers and their drivers.

“In the service business, safety is first and

foremost,” he said. “If it wasn’t, obviously, there would be issues. Our drivers receive ongoing training that keeps them up to date on a very wide variety of subjects to help with this issue.

We have drivers who have been in service for a year, and then we have drivers that have been in service for 20 to 30 years. So the topics are endless as to what can be covered.”

In the early 1990s, the National School Transportation Association, the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services and the National Association for Pupil Transportation put together a plan to create this event. The committee formed for this event has members from Indiana, the District of Columbia, New York, Kentucky, Texas, Oregon, Georgia, Ohio and West Virginia.

Check out the charity before ‘going pink’ for breast cancer CHICAGO — Scam charities often use emotional appeals to target their victims, warns the Better Business Bureau. This caution is especially relevant because many businesses are marketing pink ribbon products and services supporting breast cancer research and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) in October.

“The goal is for as much of the money to go to the curing cancer, not in running an organization to make money for the operators,” said Steve J. Bernas, president/CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois. “Consumers can ensure this by asking charities proper questions before donating and by doing a careful assessment of the charity.”

Consumers can check out charities online with the BBB at www.bbb.org/

charity. The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) organization also has a website at www.nbcam.org. This group is a collaboration of national public service organizations, professional medical associations and government agencies working together to promote breast cancer awareness, share information on the disease and provide greater access to services.

The BBB encourages consumers to look for companies that disclose a charity name, the amount of a sale going to the charity, the duration of marketing campaigns and, if applicable, the maximum or minimum contribution amount.

While many pink ribbon marketing campaigns are trustworthy, consumers can eliminate breast cancer awareness charity scams by doing the following:

• Research the charity with the BBB. If the product or service is in support of an unfamiliar charity, learn more about the organization by reviewing the BBB’s charity report online at www.bbb.org/charity.

• Identify the charity receiving the donation. If the product or service is linked to a donation percentage, contact the business or manufacturer to determine exactly where the money is going and what percentage is donated.

• Confirm the charity’s corporate partners. Many national breast cancer charities list the names of corporate partners and sponsors on their websites.

• If you contribute, do not give cash. Use a credit card or check or money order made out to the name of the charitable organization, not to the individual collecting the donation.

• Keep records of your donations. This includes receipts, canceled checks and bank statements.

Keeping these documents will allow you to document your charitable giving at tax time.

• Although the value of your time as a volunteer is not deductible, out-ofpocket expenses (including transportation costs) directly related to your volunteer service to a charity are deductible.

• Be wary of charities that are reluctant to answer reasonable questions about their operations, finances and programs.

• Also be careful of appeals that are long on emotion, but short on describing what the charity actually does.

For more information on how to ensure that your donation gets into the right hands, visit www. bbb.org.

From Page 1 walls and a wide staircase. Every night during the run of the show, when the lights came up, the stage earned a round of applause. That’s the only time I’ve seen that happen.”

“I just like building things,” Dan said.

With that, the theater bug bit each of them.

Carol would work the next several shows, slowly becoming stage manager, directing the production during show nights and occasionally appearing on stage. Dan has appeared in several shows and built a large number of sets; while Jennifer has helped on crew and is the actor of the family. The num-

Flu From Page 1 “If someone comes down with the respiratory flu, it is probably another strain not covered by the vaccine and is usually less severe,” said Patyk.

While no one knows if it will be a busy year for the flu, cases traditionally do not start up until November and December. Last year the flu arrived in the area in November.

One shot per year is traditionally enough for most people. The vaccine, despite what some may have heard, does not wear off throughout the season. If a person comes down with the flu after they have been vaccinated, it’s a sign the ever-changing flu organism has mutated and has infected the body. The vaccine usually takes about two weeks to go

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ber of shows without a Hartenbower at Stage 212 since 2001 is in the minority.

Jennifer has left the area, currently working at Walt Disney World in Florida as an attractions guide. Meanwhile, her parents have stayed involved in Stage 212, although recent health issues have kept Dan from participating as much as he would like.

Carol is currently stage managing Stage 212’s “Deathtrap,” opening this weekend.

“The 212 people have become like my family,” Carol said. “Most people don’t understand that, but when you work together like that creating a show, you get really close.”

“I miss my 212 family,” Jennifer said. into affect, so area residents are encouraged to be proactive about getting the vaccine.

Various causes of the flu include the spreading of germs. Keeping hands washed and covering mouth when sneezing or coughing are always important. People are always encouraged to take advantage of sanitizing stations at local stores or near hospital entrances.

Parents are encouraged whenever possible to keep students home when sick to prevent the spread of the flu. Keeping informed through news outlets of the status of the flu virus in the area is also an important step to staying healthy.

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Edwards joins IVCH medical staff PERU — Illinois Valley Community Hospital has added another obstetrician/gynecologist to its medical staff.

Jeffrey Edwards, MD, came to Peru from Ironwood, Mich., where he had been the chief of staff and chief of the obstetrics department at the Grand View Clinic.

He had previously been the chief of obstetrics at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, Wis. Edwards’ medical degree is from the University of Wisconsin. After finishing an internship through the University of Kansas,

he completed his OB/GYN residency at Michigan State University’s Saginaw Cooperative Dr. Edwards Hospitals.

Edwards’ office is located in the Women’s Health Care Center at IVCH where he works with obstetrician/ gynecologists Andrew Guzman, MD, and Shyrlena Bogard, MD, along with certified nurse midwives Angie Reidner, Liz Birkey, Heather Miller and Pamela Koehler.

The phone number to call to make an appointment is 815-223-2944.

USDA grant to develop youth farm safety curriculum The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced funding to provide safety training for the more than two million youth working in agricultural production.

“Working on the farm or ranch is hard work, and it can also be dangerous,” said USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack. “By working together, we can be sure that young people in rural America have the opportunity to reap the many benefits of helping out on the farm, while also staying safe. (This) grant announcement expands our ongoing farm safety partnership and will help further educate and protect young workers who represent the future of American agriculture.”

USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics Ann Bartuska made the announcement, noting, “Agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries in the nation, as such, thousands of youth are injured and hundreds are killed every year by hazards found on the farm. As these youth play a vital role in the productivity of American agriculture, USDA has a responsibility to the education and resources needed to train youth in safe farming practices.”

USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded $600,000 to Pennsylvania State University to develop a national training curriculum that lessens agricultural hazards to young workers. The training will align with Career Cluster Standards (CCS) of the National Council for Agricultural Education for a unified approach to a national farm safety education and curriculacertification program for youth. The project will establish a national steering committee to engage

the Department of Education, Department of Labor, FFA, Farm Bureau, Farmers Union, Ag Safety and Health Council of America, National Council for Ag Education and other relevant partners.

The committee will work to identify curriculum and testing gaps, certification needs and industryrecognized credentials.

Curriculum materials will be placed on the Extension website in the new Ag Safety and Health Community of Practice to be used in both formal and non-formal settings. A national outreach strategy will promote use of the curriculum from youth and farm safety instructors to parents and 4-H youth programs.

Additionally, the project will determine the resources required to sustain a clearinghouse for national youth farm safety and education curriculum, state certification requirements and testing.

NIFA made the award through the Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification (YFSEC) Program, which was established in 2001.

Agricultural education is an important part of an individual’s career and technical education. As such, it needs to provide instruction that leads to industry-recognized credentials. In addition, vocational agricultural program curricula need to be aligned with current career standards and curricula that integrate agricultural safety and health.

Through federal funding and leadership for research, education and extension programs, NIFA focuses on investing in science and solving critical issues impacting people’s daily lives and the nation’s future. More information is available at www.nifa.usda.gov.

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Tree trimming time ...

Ray Colton of Tonica was busy trimming a favorite shade tree during the weekend. The fall season is a great time to trim trees and some bushes, getting them ready for next spring.

USDA Specialty Crop Block Grants create new economic opportunities Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced in late September USDA will invest $52 million in grants to support America’s specialty crop producers through the 2013 Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) Program awards.

The funding includes 54 block grants to the United States and territories that will support 694 initiatives nationwide. These grants will assist producers of fresh fruits and vegetables and help strengthen markets for specialty crops such as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops, including floriculture.

“These investments will strengthen rural American communities by supporting local and regional markets and improving access to fresh, high quality fruits and vegetables for millions of Americans,” said Secretary Vilsack. “These grants also help growers make food safety enhancements, solve research needs, and make better informed decisions to increase profitability and sustainability.”

The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2013 supports initiatives that: • Increase nutritional knowledge and specialty crop consumption.

• Improve efficiency within the distribution system and reduce costs.

• Promote the development of good agricultural, handling and manufacturing practices while encouraging audit fund costsharing for small farmers, packers and processors.

• Support research through standard and green initiatives.

• Enhance food safety.

• Develop new/improved seed varieties and specialty crops.

• Control pests and diseases.

• Create organic and sustainable production practices.

• Establish local and regional fresh food systems.

• Increasing healthy food access in underserved communities.

The goal of the grant program is to promote and increase opportunities for specialty crop producers.

All 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and Guam received grants this year.

Since 2006, the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, which is administered by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), has awarded over $293 million. The program is part of USDA’s integrated approach to programs and policies that stimulate food- and agriculturally-based community economic development. A growing number of specialty crop producers are selling into local and regional markets. This year, all of the states and territories receiving Specialty Crop Block Grants are funding projects related to local and regional food systems.

States and territories are also investing their funds

from the 2013 Specialty Crop Block Grants in projects dealing with the following key issues: • Almost $3.4 million is going to initiatives that help new and beginning farmers.

• More than $4.3 million will support child and adult nutrition.

• More than $4.5 million will support projects focused Good Agricultural Practices and Good Handling Practices.

• More than $4.3 million will fund additional food safety initiatives.

• More than $14.3 million will support local and regional food systems.

• More than $8.5 million will support sustainable agricultural practices.

Visit www.ams.usda.gov/ scbgp to read the 2013 project summaries and view a list of awards by location.

The Specialty Crop Block Grants, administered by USDA’s AMS are designed to help strengthen the market for specialty crops like fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture. AMS encourages states to develop projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops, sustain the livelihood of American farmers, and strengthen local economies.

Many of the grants announced this round contribute to the development of local and regional food systems. USDA coordinates its work on this issue through the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative (KYF2), launched in 2009. KYF2 fosters new opportunities for farmers and ranchers and economic development in rural communities; promotes locally and regionally produced and processed foods; cultivates healthy eating habits and educated, empowered consumers; and expands access to affordable fresh and local food in underserved communities. KYF2 also leads a national conversation about food and agriculture to strengthen the connection between consumers and farmers.

An interactive view of USDA programs that support local and regional food system development is available at the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Compass. The KYF Compass is a digital guide to USDA resources related to local and regional food systems. The Compass consists of an interactive U.S. map of USDA-supported local and regional food projects and an accompanying narrative documenting the results of this work through case studies, photos and video content.

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Taking back the night OK, if you know me at all, you know I struggle with cable TV. When I look at my bill, I could realistically be making payments on that little, two-seater, Mercedes convertible I’ve had my eye on. OK, maybe that’s a bit of a stretch, but for what I pay compared to what I get, I’m having trouble seeing the value of that line item in my elusive budget.

On top of all that, my cable has recently gone completely digital. I have no idea what that means. I do know they’ve been warning me about Terri this impending change for a couple of Simon months now (probably longer), but like most things involving seemingly-complicated technology, I’ve turned a deaf ear to their warnings. Oh sure, I glanced at their flyers, saw their commercials, read the red-print warning in my monthly statements, but I assumed I’d figure it out when it happened.

Well, Wednesday night it happened ...

That’s right. I came home from work Wednesday night, flipped on the TV to watch the news and ... you guessed it ... nothing. Crap! I immediately found myself quietly reciting the words, “Don’t panic, Terri. Don’t panic, Terri. Don’t panic, Terri,” like some mantra I’ve heard people in long robes chant at the airport. I attempted to flip the channels. Still nothing. I tried to adjust the volume. Nothing. I turned it off and then on again — like the cable company was just playing a sick joke. But there was no laughter in front of my TV. Just as they promised, they went digital on me.

OK, it shouldn’t have been a big deal. Aside from the fact I had just experienced a fairly nutty day in the newsroom, I’m really not addicted to TV. But it was Wednesday, and I have a couple of TV shows I truly enjoy; I don’t mind telling you I actually wait for them every week. It’s clearly not a life and death matter if I have to miss these shows, but I do tend to plan my Wednesday evenings around these two programs. Sad, I know, but it’s the truth.

So reluctantly, I eyed the box in the corner of the room that held a digital adapter, whatever that means. The cable company had sent it to me a few weeks ago, yet I hadn’t had the inclination to even open the box. Outta sight, outta mind — at least until Wednesday night. I knew I only had a few hours to get this mess straightened out before one of my shows came on, so reluctantly I tore open the box and started reading the instruction manual. OK, I was skimming, but it didn’t seem too difficult, even for this old girl.

Disconnect this, attach this, then reconnect that ... wait 30 minutes for the digital programming to be finished ... and we should be in business.

Wrong! Start over! Must have done something incorrectly. Two hours later (despite the package which says they’ll have me up and running in just a few minutes), I was still at it, and by this time, the cable representative who was unlucky enough to get my phone call was probably making plans to quit his job the moment he could get me off the phone.

I’m not very smart when it comes to technology, but I am smart enough to know when it’s time to give up. I hung up the phone, turned off the blank screen and headed outside onto my front porch. Grabbing an afghan off the back of the couch, I cuddled up on the wicker couch and let the silence of the night bring my blood pressure back to a non-threatening level. Other than a train whistle in the distance and an occasional car a few streets away, I left the digital world behind me and before long, I found myself wondering why it took a cable TV issue to finally bring me to the comfort of my own front porch — where the scenario was real (rather than some fabricated TV drama) and the complicated connections of digital TV were non-existent.

Aaahhh ... maybe it’s time we turn off our TVs and start taking back our nights.

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

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On the street

Fall is here. What are some of your favorite things to do in fall you don’t do other times during the year?

“I like jumping in the leaves! I also like the pumpkin patches and the corn mazes.”

Allison Harper, Lostant

“I like the leaves changing. Especially when I ride my motorcycle. It makes the ride prettier.”

John Botkins, Columbia, Mo.

“I like the change of color with the leaves changing on the trees. Of course, it’s much cooler than it is in the summertime, so you become a little more active outdoors.”

Dee Hillyer, Tonica

“I love bonfires. We do them with friends and family. I love visiting Tanner’s Orchard. It’s fun to see my cousins run around.”

Madeline McMahan, Streator

“I spent the last 41 years in Florida, and there is no change of color in the leaves very well, except for maybe shades of green and brown. This in Illinois is much more colorful. I’m heading back to Wisconsin, and I’ll be living the rest of my life there.”

Jane Meyer, Appleton, Wis.

Considerations by Nedda We hear a lot about entitlement. The word was used for government grants that allowed schools and others to improve lives.

But I am talking about the present use of the word. I am entitled to this; she is entitled to that ... and on and on. When did we become a nation of folks who believe we deserve to be happy, free from worry, rich, and have every little thing we want — now?

It is implied our children should never be disappointed, sad or have to wait for something, whether it is a reward or a goal.

We are the most generous nation in the world, and we lead the world in volunteerism.

Somewhere we started to be afraid we wouldn’t get everything we deserve right now. Of course, we all don’t feel this way all the time. Our kids have good parents, and we are good folks.

I just want to remind myself and anyone who will listen that the very freedom we enjoy, including all that implies, that someone really risked everything to establish this nation and try to keep it going as a democracy. I know we realize others sacrificed everything to get us where we are, but we need to get over the idea that this makes us special. We have some work to do — always and ever.

I see nations struggling across the world trying to establish

Nedda Simon COMMENTARY some form of government that allows their people a voice. The scenes are awful to watch, yet we have something in common with them. We looked that way in the early years.

Medical research and treatment comes to mind. Remember the great old days when we struggled with surgery and illnesses that are now outpatient procedures or nonexistent? It helps to remind ourselves that it is OK not to have instant gratification all the time or instant relief.

I guess I want us to remind ourselves that goals can be very, very hard to reach. It can take years of setbacks, disappointments and roadblocks. I’m not telling older people anything new. I don’t know any of us who had a swell life every inch of the way.

We see this when little kids try so hard to win even one game in some sport, and they finally do it. Those kids know something about earning, and they didn’t really think of being entitled.

Driving a car comes to mind, and in spite of what we want to believe, driving is a privilege; we are not entitled to drive. As

we age, this can really make us stubborn and hard to live with.

We probably are not the great drivers we think we are! Traffic is thicker and faster, and our reflexes may not be up to the pace.

We all need to think about this and talk to somebody about what we can do to get around without scaring the daylights out of our children and the neighbors. This is a tough decision for everybody. I realize driving means going places whenever we please. Not driving means we have lost the freedom to choose when we go.

The problem comes when we are not perceptive enough to realize it is time to make different arrangements. Ask your family. I know ... it is really hard, but you may find your loved ones are relieved you brought it up, and they may just suggest town and errand driving.

(I suggested to my 85-year-old sister she should not drive 200 miles to see a friend in Texas heat.) She agreed, and I slept better.

We have a great network of friends and helpers. It is time to utilize them. We are not entitled to jeopardize lives and property.

My very best wishes to you all and myself as well, as we struggle with this and other issues of aging.

All we need to remember is to be kind.

Nedda Simon can be reached at neddasimon@ymail.com.

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Community Craft show on Oct. 27 TONICA — The Tonica Volunteer Fire Department will host a craft show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 27 at the fire

department on Route 251 on the north end of Tonica. There will be a door raffle. All proceeds go to the fire department.

PC Historical Society meeting on Oct. 20 HENNEPIN – The Fall Quarterly Program of the Putnam County Historical Society will be held at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Agricultural Museum, 327 Old Highway 26, Hennepin.

Lorraine Terando, Illinois Valley Herb Guild, will be the speaker. The Illinois Valley Herb Guild has for many years main-

tained the plantings at Pulsifer House and at the Agricultural Museum.

They also hold an annual Herb Faire at St. Bede Academy. Terando will speak on selection, growing and using herbs.

Everyone is invited, and admission is free.

The Agricultural Museum is handicapped accessible.

IVCC plans homecoming activities OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College will celebrate its first homecoming in decades on Nov. 2, the day after the Peter Miller Community Technology Center grand opening.

IVCC-LPO Homecoming offers alumni and friends the opportunity to “come back to the hill for a weekend full of fun activities,” said Tracy Morris, associate vice president for student services.

The celebration starts with tours of the new building from 10 a.m. to 2

p.m.; a cookout and activities from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; women’s basketball vs. Daley at 1 p.m.; and men’s basketball vs.

Lewis University’s club team at 3 p.m. Guests wearing IVCC apparel will get into the games for $1; those wearing LPO or Apaches apparel will get in free.

The day will conclude with a social gathering from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Claudette’s, 253 E. Walnut St., Oglesby. Visit www.ivcc.edu/homecoming for updates.

Starved Rock to host two events in November UTICA — Starved Rock Lodge will be hosting two events in November.

The first will be a Survival Workshop from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 23. The focus will be on native skills. Each workshop is limited to 10 participants and is recommended for adults only.

Lunch is provided. The cost for the Survival Workshop is $35. For more information or to book your reservation, call 815-220-7386.

The Lodge also offers every Saturday and Sun-

day at 11 a.m. a great event for outdoors people. Take a Hike is a 4 1/2-mile guided hike which includes a packed lunch and Starved Rock backpack. Hikers will learn about the natural history of Starved Rock State Park and enjoy the beautiful views into several canyons as well as the adventure of the bluff and river trails. Take a Hike is classified as strenuous.

For more information or to book reservation call, 815-220-7386.

Pancake and sausage breakfast on Nov. 10 GRANVILLE — Pancakes and homemade sausage will be served from 7 a.m. to noon Nov. 10 at Sacred Heart Church in Granville.

Holy Names sponsors this annual breakfast and uses the profits for

church and community purposes.

Take-home sausage is available. Sausage will be available after 2 p.m. Nov. 7 at the church hall. To order, call Bob at 815993-6118 or Doug at 815339-2631.

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Student Council in full swing at Lostant

By Leslie Smith Special to the Tonica News

LOSTANT — Student Council is in full swing for the 2013-14 school year at Lostant School.

Members have started their yearly paper product recycling program, which is done once per week during the school year. They also have completed their first schoolwide activity.

On Sept. 26, the members of the Student Council planned a fun afternoon for all the students. The students were able to enjoy some time playing outside and in the gym as a reward for good behavior.

After the event, they went to the cafeteria to cool off with Popsicles.

Guitarist Adrian Legg will perform Oct. 19 PRINCETON — Legendary guitarist Adrian Legg will perform at the Princeton Coffeehouse at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19.

The Coffeehouse takes place at the Open Prairie United Church of Christ, 25 E. Marion St. in Princeton. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Throughout his long career, the English-born Legg has earned high praise from the media.

“Legg is, above all, a guitarist of great power, invention and versatility,” observed the St. Petersburg Times.

Acoustic Guitar noted that “the guitar is the most versatile instrument in the world, and nobody demonstrates this better than Adrian Legg.” Legg has won many awards, including “Guitarist of the Decade” from Guitarist Magazine (UK).

Legg’s musical style isn’t easily categorized.

He draws from country, bluegrass, Celtic, Cajun, blues and classical guitar traditions. In his storytelling, he is sometimes compared to Garrison Keillor. Between songs, Legg regales his audiences with tales from his travels and his observations on a wide range of topics. At one point in

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Legg’s performance at the Princeton Coffeehouse is sponsored by Hornbaker Gardens.

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Menus Lostant Grade School Breakfast Oct. 21 — Donuts, cereal, milk, juice, yogurt.

Oct. 22 — Omelet, cereal, milk, juice, yogurt.

Oct. 23 — Biscuit and gravy, cereal, milk, juice, yogurt.

Oct. 24 — French toast stick, cereal, milk, juice, yogurt.

Oct. 25 — No school.

Lunch Oct. 21 — Sloppy joes, fries, green beans, pears, milk.

Oct. 22 — Taco soup, crackers, peaches, milk.

Oct. 23 — Pasta, lettuce, carrots, pineapple, milk.

Oct. 24 — Pizza, lettuce, corn, mixed fruit, milk.

Oct. 25 — No school.

Tonica Grade School Breakfast Oct. 21 — Sausage and cheese biscuit, cereal, milk, juice, yogurt.

Oct. 22 — Pancake and sausage on a stick, cereal, milk, juice, yogurt.

Oct. 23 — Scrambled eggs, cereal, milk, juice, yogurt.

Oct. 24 — Waffle, cereal, milk, juice, yogurt.

Oct. 25 — Bagel with cream cheese, cereal, milk, juice, yogurt.

Lunch Oct. 21 — Lasagna rolls, spaghetti sauce, lettuce, pears, garlic bread, graham crackers, salad dressing, milk.

Oct. 22 — Grilled or breaded chicken patty on bun, steamed broccoli, carrots, peaches, pickles, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, milk.

Oct. 23 — Mini tacos, refried beans, shredded lettuce, mandarin oranges, salsa, sour cream, salad dressing, milk.

Oct. 24 — Grilled cheese, yogurt, carrots, strawberry cup, pickles, milk.

Oct. 25 — Pizza bosco stick, celery, cauliflower, grapes, cookies, ranch, milk.

Putnam County Community Center Oct. 21 — Beef patty with ketchup and mustard, American fries, peas, diced peaches, bun.

Oct. 22 — Fish sandwich, shells and cheese, fruit cocktail, dessert.

Oct. 23 — Baked ham with pineapple sauce, sweet potatoes, spinach, mandarin oranges, frosted cake.

Oct. 24 — Roast pork, mashed potatoes and gravy, applesauce, rolls and butter, dessert, Oct. 25 — Egg casserole, sausage links, hash browns, citrus cup, fruit juice, biscuit.

Reservations are needed by noon of the previous day. Call 800-757-4579. Menu is subject to change.

Bridges Senior Center announces activities OTTAWA — The Bridges Senior Center is located at 221 W. Etna Road, Ottawa. All events are held at the center unless noted otherwise. Questions may be directed to 815-431-8034.

Oct. 21 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi, Eastside Park; 11 a.m., Sewing Circle; 12:45 p.m., Dollar Bingo; 1:30 p.m., Open Cards.

Oct. 22 — 9 a.m., Walk with Ease, Walsh Park; 10 a.m. to noon, Blankets of Hope.

Oct. 24 — 12:45 p.m., Dollar Bingo; 1 p.m., Bridges Book Club; 1:30 p.m., Open Card.

Oct. 25 — 1 p.m., Wii Bowling.

Bridges is a congregate meal site, serving meals Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. A 24-hour reservation is required.

BCUW plans Trivia Night PRINCETON — The Bureau County United Way will hold its fourth annual Trivia Night on Nov. 9 at the Princeton Elks Lodge, 1105 E. Peru St. in Princeton.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and trivia will begin at 6:30 p.m. The maximum is eight per team. Registration is $15 per person. Winning teams receive $200 for first place, $100 for second and

$50 for third.

The Elks will be serving a chicken buffet dinner for an additional $10.

For more information, or to register, call 815-8720821.

The Bureau County United Way provides funding help to 15 local non-for profit health and human service member agencies, provides referral and community services.

Library Corner LaSalle — Oct. 22 and 29 — Storytime Express is an interactive mix of stories complemented with a variety of engaging activities like crafts, flannel boards, rhymes, songs and puppets. It is formatted to introduce children to the library and early literacy skills. The shorter, 30-minute length and faster pace make it perfect for active children with shorter attention spans, and the express is a great way for busy parents to share special times with their children. A bit of the program time will be set aside to

help families find just the right books to check-out.

Storytime Express is a free program, open to the public. It is offered on Tuesdays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. For more information, call 815-223-2341.

Lostant — Oct. 22 and Oct. 29 — every Tuesday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Families First, a state-funded early childhood grant, is a program for families with children ages birth to 3. It is sponsored by the Oglesby Early Childhood Programs. Children will read stories,

sing songs, learn finger plays, do an easy art project and have a snack. The program also includes field trips and parent education meetings.

Lostant Library Story Time is every Tuesday at 10 a.m. when school is in session. It is for children birth through school age and a caregiver. Enjoy story time with Miss Sue as well as a craft, music, dance, a snack and various fun activities like puppet play, games, rhythm band and more.

For more information, call the library at 815-368-3530.

History ... according to The Tonica News 20 years ago

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The 50th anniversary of the 1943 class of Tonica High School was held at the Deer Park Country Club as part of the annual Tonica alumni dinner and dance. Class members included Mildred Longbons, Ellen Lane Hansen, Anna Lou Hartenbower Lambert, George McMahon, Edwin Hawley, George Foote, Herbert Reichen, James McMahon, Arthur Johnson and Stewart Morris. Classmates unable to attend were Carolyn Burgess King and Delbert Sickley. Classmates who joined the service, took defense jobs or for some other reason did not graduate with the class were: Harry Maas, Margaret Nelson, Ruth McCullem, Dean Goodbred, Tom Altschwager, Eloise Lane and Darryl Poland. Three passed away. Ray Keller, Bill Patterson and Annette King Cooper.

The 24th annual Burgoo was held Oct. 10 in downtown Utica. The festival is the largest fundraiser of the year for the LaSalle County Historical Society. It included a parade, 200 regional arts and crafts booths, live music and food.

The Tonica Fire-Ettes met Sept. 22 at John’s North Star for its annual installation dinner. Outgoing President Cindy Beams installed the new officers for the ‘93’94 year: Betty Sluder, president; Sue Goodwin, secretary; Darlene Frangenberg, treasurer; and Penny Turri, Historian. Plans for a fall bake sale were finalized.

The Tonica American Legion Auxiliary met on Sept. 2. Dues were collected and committees were assigned. It was voted on to remember the veterans at the LaSalle Veterans Home by doing something for them every other month.

The auxiliary was invited by the Legion to a steak fry potluck supper on Sept. 9.

The Tonica Thursday Club met Oct. 7 in the home of Helen Ryan.

The 12th annual reunion of the descendants of the late Fritz and Anna Wester was held Labor Day at Oakland Park in Streator with a picnic dinner at noon.

The election of officers was held at the August meeting of the Tonica FireEttes. New officers included: Marianne Grieve, president; Betty Sluder, vice president; Darlene Frangenberg, secretary; Beulah Brady, treasurer; and Holly Folty, historian.

The new special education teach at Tonica high school was Miss Dixie Conner.

Tonica schools were going into their third week of session. There were 104 students enrolled in the high school. Enrollment was down by two students from last year.

Cadet Gary Maxey, the son of Robert Maxey of LaSalle and Betty Wiertz of rural Tonica, received practical work in Military Leadership at the U.S. Army ROTC Advanced camp at Fort Riley, Kan. Mary Ann Ott, who had been attending Wilma Boyd Career schools in Pittsburgh, Pa., completed a course in travel training.

She had accepted a position with Budget Rent-aCar in Carrollton, Texas.

110 years ago Philip Does paid $22.50 per acre for the H.C. Barton 80 near Mount Palatine.

Marriages — Edgar Bowers and Lydia Phelps were wed on the first; Charles Hartenbower and Rose Does on the 15th.

Corn was 47 1/2 cents a bushel and Tonica grain dealers were mighty busy taking care of that grain.

It was considered a very good price.

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Fifty-two attended the first one held at the home of Dr. C.H. Smith.

Chicago put on a big celebration on the 100th anniversary of its first settlement by white men. W.W. Huxtable and George Lewis and their families and I.C Johnson and wife attended the celebration.

New double corn cribs were built for C.E. Knapp, Chris Brennemann, L.A. Debald, Henry Semon, Baulzer Hoffman, Albert Kolterman and Chas.

Snow. W.F. Hartenbower erected a large cattle barn on his farm.

An electric road was being proposed from Ottawa to Tonica, taking in Starved Rock and Deer Park en route. An enthusiastic meeting was held in the Armstrong School House in Deer Park Township to help promote the project. The people of this community thought they had rail service enough.

Looking for land investments — J.S. Foote, J.R. Lambert, Anson Hawley, George Ebner, E.A. Boyle, Howard Salisbury and Frank HIltabrand went with J.E. Hartenbower to Texas to look over rice lands. J.H. Trout and J. Chamberlin went to Idaho and bought land in that state. Charles Powell, F. Weicherding, William Matern and Louis Hapold took a trip to several

states to see the land.

School teachers in Tonica were S.E. Boomer, principal; Ada Kreider, grammar; Elanor Hirshberger, intermediate; and Nellie Weden, primary.

Other teachers whereabouts were: Lena Kaiser at Ashley School, Maud Hawley at Center, Jennie Edwards at Hetrick, James Willis at Powell, James Schafer at Knapp, Ada Goodwin at Hall, May Goodwin at Lowell, Mabel Boyle at Vermillionville, Mable Barrett at Ebner, Herman Mischke at Foote and Nellie Barrett at Weber.

Other news — A new house was started for J.F. Ebner on the new west side. Mrs. Eunice Mudge went to Kansas to visit relatives. The Rev. C.W. Avling returned as pastor to Tonica United Methodist Church. Emma Gay returned from a twomonth stay in Colorado.

A.J. Zenor sold out his meat market in Greiner’s store to the latter. C.R. Ong held a public sale.

Frank Grant was making an extended trip to the northwest as far as Washington. Nelle Powell went to Eureka to attend college. More than 6 inches of rain fell in September.

J.J. Matern installed a 10-horse power gasoline engine at his elevator.

Adam Miller and wife and Otto Gingerich visited with relatives in New York City. The enrollment of our local schools was 157.

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8 8 • The Tonica News • Friday, October 18, 2013 I-CASH LASALLE COUNTY

“Through the state’s I-Cash program, I discovered money my grandmother had left behind.”

NOTICE OF POSSIBLE REFUND OF ADDITIONAL UNCLAIMED PROPERTY FOR PERSONS WHO PREVIOUSLY RECLAIMED SECURITIES If you previously reclaimed securities from the State of Illinois through the Unclaimed Property Division, you may be entitled to additional funds from the State for dividends that may have been received on your securities while they were in the State’s custody as a result of a settlement in a class action lawsuit, captioned Canel v. Rutherford, Case No. 00 CH 13279, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.

If you would like to claim these additional funds to which you are entitled under the settlement, please call the Unclaimed Property Division at (217) 785-6998 to receive a claim form and instructions or complete the claim form at https://icash.illinois.gov/notice.asp and submit it as stated in the instructions.

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9 Life Friday, October 18, 2013 • The Tonica News • 9

RVP proudly presents ‘Little Women’ the musical HENRY — River Valley Players will present “Little Women” the musical on Oct. 26 and 27, and Nov. 1, 2 and 3 at St. Mary’s Community Center located at 1301 Second St. in Henry.

“Little Women” follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up in Civil War America. The beloved story of the March sisters is timeless and deals with issues that are as relevant today as when they were written. This literary classic has been brought to life as an exhilarating musical with glorious music and heart.

“Little Women” embodies the complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing a night filled with laughter, tears and lifting of the spirit. This powerful score soars with the sounds of personal discovery, heartache and hope, and is the sound of true America finding its voice.

The Saturday and Sun-

day performances will be $28.50, which includes the show, a three-course meal and three beverage choices. For Saturday performances, doors will open at 6 p.m., with dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m. For Sunday performances, doors will open at noon, with dinner beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Nov. 1 will be a family night. Tickets for family night are $17, which includes the show. Concessions will be available before the show and at intermission. For school groups attending on family night, tickets will be offered at a discounted price of $15 when a teacher reserves tickets in advance.

The cast includes: Deanne Crook (Jo March), Gary Talsky (Professor Bhaer), Tara Kunkel (Amy March), Christine Gaspardo (Meg March), Samantha Farb (Beth March), Jane Knapp (Marmee March), Ken Williamson (Mr. Laurence),

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Fall colors tour UTICA — Starved Rock Lodge will offer fall colors tours through the month of October. Tours are offered on Mondays and Saturdays and include lunch in the Lodge’s historic main dining room along with a trolley tour and guided hike.

The cost for the tour is $30 for adults and $25 for children under 10. Reservations are required by calling 815220-7386.

Oktoberfest dinner celebrations

Photo contributed

Cast members (front row) Christine Gaspardo (Meg March), Deanne Crook (Jo March) and Samantha Farb (Beth March); and (back row) Karen Lesman (Aunt March) and Jane Knapp (Marmee March) prepare for the opening of River Valley Players production of “Little Women, The Musical.”

Robert Gibson (Laurie Laurence), Karen Lesman (Aunt March and Mrs.

Kirk), and Derrik Gaspardo (Mr. John Brooke).

For tickets, contact

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Judy Schwiderski at 309364-3403 or rivervalleyplayers@yahoo.com.

UTICA — Starved Rock Lodge will host its annual Oktoberfest dinner celebrations at 5 p.m. Oct. 19 and 20.

Oktoberfest includes a German buffet, beer and wine tastings along with entertainment by the Doodledorfers Band.

For ticket information, call 815-220-7386.

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10 Classifieds 10 • The Tonica News • Friday, October 18, 2013

– Classifieds – General Terms and Policies

- 400 Merchandise

The Tonica News reserves the right to classify correctly, edit, reject or cancel any advertisement at any time in accordance with its policy. All ads must be checked for errors by the advertiser, on the first day of publication. We will be responsible for the first incorrect insertion, and its liabilities shall be limited to the price on one insertion.

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CLASSIFIED LINE AD & LEGAL DEADLINES: • Friday Paper deadline Friday before by 3pm We Accept Call 815-875-4461 classified@bcrnews.com

- 200 Employment 228 • Help Wanted Looking for DELIVERY DRIVERS at Alfano's Little Sicily in Spring Valley.

Must have valid license & insurance. Our Drivers make pretty good money.

Please apply in person to: Alfano's, 115 West Street.

Paul Street, Spring Valley

HARD TO FIND THAT RIGHT PERSON FOR THAT JOB OPENING? The Tonica News Classified can reach just the right person you are looking for to fill that job opening. Call 815-875-4461

232 • Business Opportunities ********** THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of the Tonica News Does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is.

Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number.

Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by”900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis.

The Tonica News Classifieds makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader.

If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact: Better Business Bureau 330 North Wabash Chicago, IL 60611 312 832-0500

NEED mORE INcOmE? Check out the Tonica News Classified. You might find opportunities to earn that extra income!

************ HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? Put your ad in for FREE Items $1,000 or less can run FREE for 1 time. Limit of 5 lines.

Up to 3 items with price and price totaling under $1,000. 1 ad per household per week.

No commercial ads, firearms or animal sales.

E-mail information to: classified@ bcrnews.com (include your name, address & phone number) No Phone Calls!

Welding table $100; wood burning stove $500; Coleman direct drive air compressor, $100. Call 815-925-7248

Need To Get The Word Out? We Can Help You Get It Out Right Here!

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460 • Garage Sales PRINCETON 413 and 416 West Hudson Street. Friday, October 18th and Saturday, October 19th; 8am–4pm New Items Shown PRINCETON 712 West Hudson Street. Saturday, October 19, 8am-4pm.

HUGE SALE!!!

Vacuum, Kitchen Aid Mixer, Yard Tools, Camping Items, Water Softner, Lace Curtains, Man Stuff, Tools Electrical.

NEVER USED, QUALITY, UNIQUE, ITEMS & MORE PRINCETON 422 South Church Street. Friday, October 18, 8am-4pm.

ONE DAY ONLY GARAGE SALE. Bureau County Housing Authority is cleaning out their storerooms and an old house marked for demolition. Condensing unit, water heater, refrigerator, grinder, floor buffer, insulation, cleaning supplies, old wood doors, old light fixtures, built in cabinet base and drawers, and much more PRINCETON 506 East Thompson. Friday, October 18, 8am-6pm; Saturday, October 19, 8am3pm.

MULTI-FAMILY SALE. Patio furniture, twin bed, sofa, love seat, end tables, oriental rug, tv's, vinly records, dvd's, books, picture frames, misc. kitchen items, lots of jewelry & craft items, knickknacks, glassware, tools, portable shower & lift chair

ADVERTISE GARAGE SALES OR YARD SALES! The Tonica News can promote your garage sale or yard sale to let everyone know about the treasures you have for sale. Just call 815-875-4461 and we’ll help you “Clean Up!”

999 • Legal Notices

999 • Legal Notices

999 • Legal Notices

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY - OTTAWA, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY ) MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING,) LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS ) SERVICING, LP ) PLAINTIFF ) VS ) ERIC KOSMOSKI A/K/A ERIC JON KOSMOSKI) A/K/A ERIC J KOSMOSKI; HEATHER A ) KOSMOSKI; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC ) REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS ) NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK N.A.; ) UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD ) CLAIMANTS ; ) DEFENDANTS ) 09 CH 693 108 ARBOR STREET OGLESBY, IL 61348 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on September 12, 2012, Sheriff (eff. 1/11/12) in LASALLE County, Illinois, will on November 12, 2013, in LaSalle County Courthouse707 East Etna Rd (North Door) Ottawa, IL 61350, at 11:30 AM,

sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of LASALLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 2 OF HICKORY HILLS ESTATES THIRD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF OGLESBY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 4, 1987 AS DOCUMENT #87-13322, IN LA SALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 18-26-213-004 18-26-213-004 (16- COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 108 ARBOR STREET OGLESBY, IL 61348 Description of Improvements: TWO-STORY, SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE WITH ATTACHED, TWO-CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $232,840.98. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective

bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\ service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA0917491 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I562829 Published in the Tonica News Oct. 4, 11 and 18, 2013.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That on November 25, 2013, a sale will be held at 620 E. Rt. 6, LaSalle, IL, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois against such articles for labor, services, skill or material expended upon and storage furnished for such articles at the request of the following designated persons, unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice.

Name of Person: Nick Brown, Patelco Credit Union.

Description of Article: 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup. Vin# 3D7MU48C54G195290.

Amount of lien: $35,000.

Name and Address of lien claimant: Steve Summers, 620 E. Rt. 6, LaSalle, IL 61301.

Published in the Tonica News Oct. 11, 18 and 25, 2013.

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2013 ASSESSMENTS DEER PARK TOWNSHIP – 2013 ASSESSMENTS Valuation date (35 ILCS 200/9-95): January 1, 2013 Required level of assessment (35 ILCS 200/9-145): 33.33% Valuation based on sales from (35 ILCS 200/1-155): 2010, 2011 & 2012 Publication is hereby made for equalized assessed valuations for real property in this township in accordance with 35 ILCS 200/12-10.

As required by 35 ILCS 200/9-210 and 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the following equalization factors have been applied to bring the assessments to the statutorily required three-year median level of 33.33%: FARM LAND (D.O. R. CERTIFIED VALUES) . . .1.1000 FARM LOTS, DWELLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.9474 NON-FARM RES LOTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.9474 NON-FARM RES IMPROVEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . .0.9474 COMMERCIAL-INDUSTRIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0000 Questions about these valuations should be directed to: Marcy Carrera 1413 Shaws Lane Ottawa, Il 61350 815-434-4171 Office hours: None Property in this Township, other than farmland and coal, is to be assessed at a 33.33% median level of assessment, based on the fair cash value of the property. You may check the accuracy of your assessment by dividing your assessment by the median level of assessment. The resulting value should equal the estimated fair cash value of your property. If the resulting value is greater than the estimated fair cash value of your property, you may be over-assessed.

If the resulting value is less than the fair cash value of your property, you may be under-assessed. You may appeal your assessment to the Board of Review.

If you believe your property’s fair cash value is incorrect or that the equalized assessed valuation is not uniform with other comparable properties in the same neighborhood, the following steps should be taken: 1. Contact your township assessor’s office to review the assessment.

2. If not satisfied with the assessor review, taxpayers may file a complain with the LaSalle County Board of Review. For complaint forms, instructions, and the Rules and Procedures of the Board of Review call (815) 434-8231 or visit www.lasallecounty. org for more information.

3. The final filing deadline for your township is 30 days from this publication date. After this date, the Board of Review will no longer accept 2012 complaints for this township but will accept 2013 complaints payable the 2014 tax year. For more information on complaint deadlines, call (815) 434-8231 or visit www.lasallecouty.org.

Your property may be eligible for homestead exemptions, which can reduce your property’s taxable assessment. For more information on homestead exemptions, call (815) 434-8233 or visit www. lasallecounty.org.

Your property tax bill will be calculated as follows: Final Equalized Assessed Value – Exemptions = Taxable Assessment; Taxable Assessment x Current Tax Rate = Total Tax Bill.

All equalized assessed valuations are subject to further equalization and revision by the LaSalle County Board of Review as well as equalization by the Illinois Department of Revenue.

A complete list of assessments for this township for the current assessment year is as follows: Township: DEER PARK TOWNSHIP Owner Name Parcel Number Total Value FICEK, NATHAN J/HAUPT, MARY JANE; 20-08-204-000; 33794 HOLLAND, DENNIS; 20-30-206-000; 102040 HOLLAND, DENNIS J; 20-30-207-000; 49684 Continued on page 11

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY - OTTAWA, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY ) MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, ) LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS ) SERVICING, LP ) PLAINTIFF ) VS ) ERIC KOSMOSKI A/K/A ERIC JON KOSMOSKI ) A/K/A ERIC J KOSMOSKI; HEATHER A ) KOSMOSKI; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC ) REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS ) NOMINEE) FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK N.A.; ) UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD ) CLAIMANTS ; ) DEFENDANTS ) 09 CH 693 108 ARBOR STREET OGLESBY, IL 61348 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on September 12, 2012, Sheriff (eff. 1/11/12) in LASALLE County, Illinois, will on November 12, 2013, in LaSalle County Courthouse707 East Etna Rd (North Door) Ottawa, IL 61350, at 11:30 a.m., sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of LASALLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 18-26-213-004 18-26-213-004 (16- COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 108 ARBOR STREET OGLESBY, IL 61348 Description of Improvements: TWO-STORY, SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE WITH ATTACHED, TWO-CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $232,840.98. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\ service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA0917491 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I562829 Published in the Tonica News Oct. 4, 11 and 18, 2013.

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Continued from page 10 MICHELINI, RYAN J; 20-01-103-000; 77049 OTTAWA SAVINGS BANK FSB; 20-26-211-000; 31710 RIVERSTONE GROUP INC 20-05-306-000; 48252 T L I INC; 20-21-303-000; 7167 TABOR, MARC S/KATHLEEN; 20-10-405-000; 70434 THOMAS, DANIEL J/JACQUELINE E TTEE; 20-13-206-000; 20231 THOMAS, DANIEL S/AMY Y; 20-13-207-000; 48408 VERMILLION SPORTSMENS CLB; 20-41-205-000; 14676 WARRICK, MARGARET ETAL; 20-35-301-000; 28767 ZEPEDA, BENJAMIN M / SO YOUN KIM-; 20-10-132-000; 63958 EDEN TOWNSHIP – 2013 ASSESSMENTS Valuation date (35 ILCS 200/9-95): January 1, 2013 Required level of assessment (35 ILCS 200/9-145): 33.33% Valuation based on sales from (35 ILCS 200/1-155): 2010, 2011 & 2012 Publication is hereby made for equalized assessed valuations for real property in this township in accordance with 35 ILCS 200/12-10.

As required by 35 ILCS 200/9-210 and 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the following equalization factors have been applied to bring the assessments to the statutorily required three-year median level of 33.33%: FARM LAND (D.O. R. CERTIFIED VALUES) . . .1.1000 FARM LOTS, DWELLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.9336 NON-FARM RES LOTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.9336 NON-FARM RES IMPROVEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . .0.9336 COMMERCIAL-INDUSTRIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0000 Questions about these valuations should be directed to: James Lock 504 Linden St. Tonica, Il 61370 815-442-8280 Office hours: Monday – Friday 9:00AM to 4:00PM Property in this Township, other than farmland and coal, is to be assessed at a 33.33% median level of assessment, based on the fair cash value of the property. You may check the accuracy of your assessment by dividing your assessment by the median level of assessment. The resulting value should equal the estimated fair cash value of your property. If the resulting value is greater than the estimated fair cash value of your property, you may be over-assessed.

If the resulting value is less than the fair cash value of your property, you may be under-assessed. You may appeal your assessment to the Board of Review.

If you believe your property’s fair cash value is incorrect or that the equalized assessed valuation is not uniform with other comparable properties in the same neighborhood, the following steps should be taken: 1. Contact your township assessor’s office to review the assessment.

2. If not satisfied with the assessor review, taxpayers may file a complaint with the LaSalle County Board of Review. For complaint forms, instructions, and the Rules and Procedures of the Board of Review, call (815) 434-8231 or visit www.lasallecounty. org for more information.

3. The final filing deadline for your township is 30 days from this publication date. After this date, the Board of Review will no longer accept 2012 complaints for this township but will accept 2013 complaints payable the 2014 tax year. For more information on complaint deadlines, call (815) 434-8231 or visit www. lasallecouty.org.

Your property may be eligible for homestead exemptions, which can reduce your property’s taxable assessment. For more information on homestead exemptions, call (815) 434-8233 or visit www. lasallecounty.org.

Your property tax bill will be calculated as follows: Final Equalized Assessed Value – Exemptions = Taxable Assessment; Taxable Assessment x Current Tax Rate = Total Tax Bill.

All equalized assessed valuations are subject to further equalization and revision by the LaSalle County Board of Review as well as equalization by the Illinois Department of Revenue.

A complete list of assessments for this township for the current assessment year is as follows: Township: EDEN TOWNSHIP Owner Name Parcel Number Total Value ANDERSON, CHRISTY L/THOMPSON, CHERYL L; 25-26-407-004; 13943 ATWELL, CECIL G/PHYLLIS J; 25-23-426-000; 6105 BASSETT, JEFFREY; 25-10-407-000; 112822 BASSETT, MARY ELLEN ETAL; 25-17-202-000; 31776 BOERS, BURDETTE L; 25-07-103-000; 53532 BROOKER, DAVID-KALINA; 25-25-202-000; 20444 BROOKER, DAVID-KALINA; 25-25-203-000; 1137 CARMEAN, RANDALL S/BREWER, KATHRYN L; 25-26-104-000; 53340 COFOID, CHRISTOPHER D; 25-25-215-000; 14567 DART, WILLIAM / EVELYN; 25-26-406-018; 37612 DAUBER CO INC; 25-36-409-000; 35682 DUDEK, SHAUN/ LAURIE; 25-11-204-000; 33085 ERJAVSEK, STANLEY; 25-18-401-000; 53297 ERNAT, BERNARD T; 25-15-400-000; 39371 ERNAT, BERNARD/ PATRICIA; 25-13-100-000; 29425 FRESCHI, MARK/KELLY; 25-02-412-000; 78728 GOSKUSKY, ROBERT; 25-25-121-017; 836 GOSKUSKY, THOMAS J / KARLA J; 25-25-114-016; 2580 GROSS, BRIAN; 25-19-301-000; 38213 HANCOCK, STEPHEN/MARY; 25-01-113-000; 48382 HENKEL, WILLIAM-NANCY; 25-20-300-000; 133458 HICKS, WILLIAM / MELISSA A; 25-26-206-022; 21567 HIGHT, ANTHONY P; 25-09-108-004; 26708 HYBRID SERVICE FACILITIES LLC; 25-20-202-000; 39426 JOHNSON, KATHY S; 25-34-102-000; 15696 KLIMEK, SHANE M / HORN, ABYGAIL R; 25-26-212-007; 16000 KUTZ, MARK W / JOAN B; 25-26-105-000; 36386 LAVENS, CHARLES/BOYD, MARY LOUISE LAVENS-; 25-04-413-000; 28472 MARTINEZ, MARTIN/MADERA, LEONOR; 25-26-403-018; 3567 OBERMILLER, BRIAN; 25-25-121-016; 15537 PAYNE, JAMES - KATHLEEN; 25-36-203-000; 110325 PIECHA, LISA; 25-23-308-000; 33318 RUBIO, PORFIRIO/HELEN; 25-01-110-000; 59077 RYAN, KATHLEEN S; 25-26-208-017; 39644 SAUTER, DAVID J / NOELLE L TTEE; 25-32-410-000; 79892 SHERMAN, GREGORY/HEATHER; 25-26-406-019; 6403 SHERMAN, WILLIAM E III; 25-21-403-000; 96947 SHERMAN, WILLIAM E JR; 25-18-205-000; 45677 SHERMAN, WM E JR; 25-18-204-000; 61346 SONS, GREGORY; 25-25-302-015; 35992 SONS, RONALD R/JOYCE C; 25-25-302-016; 2468 THOMPSON, ROGER L / VIRGINIA M; 25-26-208-018; 42157 TONICA MANOR APARTMENTS; 25-25-135-000; 106446 TRUMBAUER, ANGELA M; 25-25-119-010; 9812 TURRI, STEVE; 25-26-403-017; 9557 VILLAGE OF TONICA; 25-25-216-000; 160 WALGENBACH, THOMAS L/TAMMIE L; 25-03-112-000; 38873 ZELLMER, JOAN; 25-08-404-000; 18967

HOPE TOWNSHIP – 2013 ASSESSMENTS Valuation date (35 ILCS 200/9-95): January 1, 2013 Required level of assessment (35 ILCS 200/9-145): 33.33% Valuation based on sales from (35 ILCS 200/1-155): 2010, 2011 & 2012 Publication is hereby made for equalized assessed valuations for real property in this township in accordance with 35 ILCS 200/12-10.

As required by 35 ILCS 200/9-210 and 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the following equalization factors have been applied to bring the assessments to the statutorily required three-year median level of 33.33%: FARM LAND (D.O. R. CERTIFIED VALUES) . .1.1000 FARM LOTS, DWELLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.9443 NON-FARM RES LOTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.9443 NON-FARM RES IMPROVEMENTS . . . . . . . . .0.9443 COMMERCIAL-INDUSTRIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0000 Questions about these valuations should be directed to: Ronnie Coons 1046 N. 6th Rd. Dana, Il 61321 815-863-5133 Office hours: By appointment only.

Property in this Township, other than farmland and coal, is to be assessed at a 33.33% median level of assessment, based on the fair cash value of the property. You may check the accuracy of your assessment by dividing your assessment by the median level of assessment. The resulting value should equal the estimated fair cash value of your property. If the resulting value is greater than the estimated fair cash value of your property, you may be over-assessed.

If the resulting value is less than the fair cash value of your property, you may be under-assessed. You may appeal your assessment to the Board of Review.

If you believe your property’s fair cash value is incorrect or that the equalized assessed valuation is not uniform with other comparable properties in the same neighborhood, the following steps should be taken: 1. Contact your township assessor’s office to review the assessment.

2. If not satisfied with the assessor review, taxpayers may file a complaint with the LaSalle County Board of Review. For complaint forms, instructions, and the Rules and Procedures of the Board of Review, call (815) 434-8231 or visit www.lasallecounty.org for more information.

3. The final filing deadline for your township is 30 days from this publication date. After this date, the Board of Review will no longer accept 2012 complaints for this township but will accept 2013 complaints payable the 2014 tax year. For more information on complaint deadlines, call (815) 434-8231 or visit www. lasallecouty.org.

Your property may be eligible for homestead exemptions, which can reduce your property’s taxable assessment. For more information on homestead exemptions, call (815) 434-8233 or visit www. lasallecounty.org.

Your property tax bill will be calculated as follows: Final Equalized Assessed Value – Exemptions = Taxable Assessment; Taxable Assessment x Current Tax Rate = Total Tax Bill.

All equalized assessed valuations are subject to further equalization and revision by the LaSalle County Board of Review as well as equalization by the Illinois Department of Revenue.

A complete list of assessments for this township for the current assessment year is as follows: Township: HOPE TOWNSHIP Owner Name Parcel Number Total Value ALLEMAN, BENJAMIN K/ANDREA RENEE; 30-24-117-005; 30828 ASHLEY, JACK/RITA; 30-02-103-000; 79148 BERKLAND, CARL A; 30-32-401-000; 30341 CASEY, BENJAMIN/KELLI; 30-14-105-000; 22916 CHAMBERS, STEVEN / SHAYLA; 30-24-108-007; 29260 DONARSKI, DENNIS P ETAL; 30-24-206-006; 34599 DOSE, ROBERT/HELEN; 30-24-313-025; 195 FREEMAN, DALLAS; 30-24-121-001; 14776 HARBOR PORTFOLIO VII LP; 30-24-103-006; 10777 HARBOR PORTFOLIO VII LP; 30-24-103-011; 944 HETRICK, CAROLYN; 30-25-314-000; 65068 HOEKSTRA, RICHARD / FANTI, VICKIE; 30-24-313-007; 17135 JUDD FARMING ENTERPRISES INC; 30-33-103-000; 26844 KAMMER, GAGE/ SHAWBACK, E; 30-14-304-000; 20157 KUYKENDALL, DUSTY; 30-24-304-003; 1511 MAACK, DANIEL J TRUSTEE; 30-01-305-000; 37788 MERTES, DAN; 30-24-209-010; 7999 NIELSEN, REBECCA; 30-24-204-008; 9435 RAILEY, RANDY L; 30-24-305-001; 25808 ROEHRIG, JARETT A; 30-24-304-002; 4367 RUFF BROTHERS GRAIN COMPANY; 30-24-303-007; 1574 RUFF BROTHERS GRAIN COMPANY; 30-24-304-001; 1574 RUFF BROTHERS GRAIN COMPANY; 30-24-304-007; 1574 STOENS, JOHN D / CAROL R; 30-23-105-000; 12374 TABOR & CO; 30-24-303-013; 159313 WITALKA, BONNIE L; 30-24-211-012; 42433 WITZMAN, JOSHUA C/AMY L; 30-18-406-000; 32393 WRIGHT, RUSSELL D; 30-33-102-000; 38492 RICHLAND TOWNSHIP – 2013 ASSESSMENTS Valuation date (35 ILCS 200/9-95): January 1, 2013 Required level of assessment (35 ILCS 200/9-145): 33.33% Valuation based on sales from (35 ILCS 200/1-155): 2010, 2011 & 2012 Publication is hereby made for equalized assessed valuations for real property in this township in accordance with 35 ILCS 200/12-10. As required by 35 ILCS 200/9-210 and 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the following equalization factors have been applied to bring the assessments to the statutorily required three-year median level of 33.33%: FARM LAND (D.O. R. CERTIFIED VALUES) .1.1000 FARM LOTS, DWELLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0000 NON-FARM RES LOTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0000 NON-FARM RES IMPROVEMENTS . . . . . . . . .1.0000 COMMERCIAL-INDUSTRIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0000 Questions about these valuations should be directed to: Ronnie Coons 1046 N. 6th Rd. Dana, Il 61321 815-863-5133 Office hours: By appointment only.

Property in this Township, other than farmland and coal, is to be assessed at a 33.33% median level of assessment, based on the fair cash value of the property. You may check the accuracy of your assessment by dividing your assessment by the median level of assessment. The resulting value should equal the estimated fair cash value of your property. If the resulting value is greater than the estimated fair cash value of your property, you may be over-assessed.

If the resulting value is less than the fair cash value of your property, you may be under-assessed. You may appeal your assessment to the Board of Review.

If you believe your property’s fair cash value is incorrect or that the equalized assessed valuation is not uniform with other

comparable properties in the same neighborhood, the following steps should be taken: 1. Contact your township assessor’s office to review the assessment.

2. If not satisfied with the assessor review, taxpayers may file a complaint with the LaSalle County Board of Review. For complaint forms, instructions, and the Rules and Procedures of the Board of Review, call (815) 434-8231 or visit www.lasallecounty. org for more information.

3. The final filing deadline for your township is 30 days from this publication date. After this date, the Board of Review will no longer accept 2012 complaints for this township but will accept 2013 complaints payable the 2014 tax year. For more information on complaint deadlines, call (815) 434-8231 or visit www. lasallecouty.org.

Your property may be eligible for homestead exemptions, which can reduce your property’s taxable assessment. For more information on homestead exemptions, call (815) 434-8233 or visit www. lasallecounty.org.

Your property tax bill will be calculated as follows: Final Equalized Assessed Value – Exemptions = Taxable Assessment; Taxable Assessment x Current Tax Rate = Total Tax Bill.

All equalized assessed valuations are subject to further equalization and revision by the LaSalle County Board of Review as well as equalization by the Illinois Department of Revenue.

A complete list of assessments for this township for the current assessment year is as follows: Township: RICHLAND TOWNSHIP Owner Name Parcel Number Total Value BUSCH, KENNETH H TRUSTEE; 31-09-208-000; 47949 CAIN, BRIAN / BETSY; 31-07-403-000; 8671 DENNISON, D RAY; 31-32-400-000; 19450 KMETZ, LINDA; 31-34-106-000; 25620 LAWLESS, SHIRLEY A; 31-33-208-000; 58833 SCHMITT, DIANA M; 31-10-205-000; 76717 SCHMITT, MARVIN-RICHARD-LARRY; 31-07-108-000; 4417 SCHMITT, MICHAEL E/DAWN K; 31-10-206-000; 11991 SCHWIDERSKI, DOUGLAS E / PATRICIA L; 31-17-107-000; 32638 WINEBRINNER, CHARLES; 31-03-103-004; 14137 WROBEL, ANNIKA E; 31-17-114-000; 54872 ZIELINSKI, JOSEPH/JANET; 31-08-303-000; 90528 VERMILLION TOWNSHIP – 2013 ASSESSMENTS Valuation date (35 ILCS 200/9-95): January 1, 2013 Required level of assessment (35 ILCS 200/9-145): 33.33% Valuation based on sales from (35 ILCS 200/1-155): 2010, 2011 & 2012 Publication is hereby made for equalized assessed valuations for real property in this township in accordance with 35 ILCS 200/12-10.

As required by 35 ILCS 200/9-210 and 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the following equalization factors have been applied to bring the assessments to the statutorily required three-year median level of 33.33%: FARM LAND (D.O. R. CERTIFIED VALUES) . 1.1000 FARM LOTS, DWELLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.9474 NON-FARM RES LOTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.9474 NON-FARM RES IMPROVEMENTS . . . . . . . . . 0.9474 COMMERCIAL-INDUSTRIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0000 Questions about these valuations should be directed to: Marcy Carrera 1413 Shaws Lane Ottawa, Il 61350 Office hours: None Property in this Township, other than farmland and coal, is to be assessed at a 33.33% median level of assessment, based on the fair cash value of the property. You may check the accuracy of your assessment by dividing your assessment by the median level of assessment. The resulting value should equal the estimated fair cash value of your property. If the resulting value is greater than the estimated fair cash value of your property, you may be over-assessed.

If the resulting value is less than the fair cash value of your property, you may be under-assessed. You may appeal your assessment to the Board of Review.

If you believe your property’s fair cash value is incorrect or that the equalized assessed valuation is not uniform with other comparable properties in the same neighborhood, the following steps should be taken: 1. Contact your township assessor’s office to review the assessment.

2. If not satisfied with the assessor review, taxpayers may file a complaint with the LaSalle County Board of Review. For complaint forms, instructions, and the Rules and Procedures of the Board of Review, call (815) 434-8231 or visit www.lasallecounty. org for more information.

3. The final filing deadline for your township is 30 days from this publication date. After this date, the Board of Review will no longer accept 2012 complaints for this township but will accept 2013 complaints payable the 2014 tax year. For more information on complaint deadlines, call (815) 434-8231 or visit www. lasallecouty.org.

Your property may be eligible for homestead exemptions, which can reduce your property’s taxable assessment. For more information on homestead exemptions, call (815) 434-8233 or visit www. lasallecounty.org.

Your property tax bill will be calculated as follows: Final Equalized Assessed Value – Exemptions = Taxable Assessment; Taxable Assessment x Current Tax Rate = Total Tax Bill.

All equalized assessed valuations are subject to further equalization and revision by the LaSalle County Board of Review as well as equalization by the Illinois Department of Revenue.

A complete list of assessments for this township for the current assessment year is as follows: Township: VERMILLION TOWNSHIP Owner Name Parcel Number Total Value ALLEMAN, ROY JUNIOR; 26-21-104-000; 53685 BANGERT, RONALD/PHYLLIS TTEE; 26-33-200-000; 110200 BUSCH, JEFF & TINA; 26-28-322-000; 83093 DIMMIG, TODD A; 26-38-106-000; 37358 DIMMIG, TROY; 26-38-107-000; 121 DIMMIG, TROY/JACQUELINE; 26-37-304-000; 135 DIMMING, TROY; 26-37-305-000; 62 GOODBRED, LARRY WILLIAM/MARY ELLEN; 26-19-211-000; 45093 HICKORY GROVE LLC; 26-30-103-000; 21355 HINTERLONG, ANDREW D; 26-23-312-000; 30043 IGNATIUS ERNAT & SONS; 26-19-304-000; 157 JANZ, NATHAN; 26-16-130-000; 45588 KILDAY, JOSH / JULIE; 26-16-302-001; 69213 MARTIN, RUTH; 26-29-405-000; 17149 O’KIER, MICHAEL J - MARILYN B; 26-23-311-000; 44877 PEZANOSKI, BRENT M; 26-21-103-000; 9496 SCHIFFBAUER, CHARLES / EDNA TTEE; 26-27-406-000; 24222 SENICA, RANDALL-DIANE; 26-16-319-000; 17882 SENICA, SAMUEL J/KRISTI L; 26-16-320-000; 56971 Published in the Tonica News Oct. 18, 2013.

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