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Tonica Grade makes tough cuts Programs eliminated for students

By Zachary J. Pratt news@tonicanews.com

TONICA — Financial and funding difficulties have finally taken their toll for Tonica Grade School, and various programs and activities were cut from the school in an effort to cut costs.

The Tonica School Board had to make some tough decisions regarding its programs at its meeting Wednesday, March 16.

With a deficit of $200,000,

the board had to act, but even numerous cuts will not solve the issue.

According to Superintendent Lawrence Carlton, the cuts will save the school roughly $60,000, but this is a low amount for what has been lost.

“I was hoping somewhere around $80,000 to $90,000,” Carlton said. “This will not balance our budget for next year.”

What was lost The board voted to elim-

inate the summer school program and the summer media staff, as well as the stipends associated with these programs.

With the internal technology coordinator retiring at the end of the year, the board voted to eliminate the position and associated stipends.

Once it came time to decide the fate of the music program, the board entered closed session. Despite music teacher Greg Myers’

pleas at the public hearing, the members returned and voted to discontinue the program and participation with the intergovernmental agreement it had with Dimmick. Board member Al Leffelman voted against the cut.

The board also voted to cut the preschool program.

At previous meetings, members had acknowledged this possibility and noted this decision, as it has now been made, would likely prove divisive. The program had

been operating at a loss, and the number of students made it difficult to justify the continued expense.

The art program was eliminated, and part-time certified art teacher Carlee Skinner honorably dismissed. However, Skinner is being brought on as a full-time paraprofessional.

Paraprofessional hours have also been cut down from 1,288 to 1,261. Board president Jeremy Hillyer

said these hours are being cut from the early out days.

The first Wednesday every month, the school lets out at 11:45 a.m. for a school improvement and professional development day.

The paraprofessionals can now go home at this time, along with the students.

Hillyer said this used to be the arrangement and was only recently updated to have them stay.

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Bunny tales ...

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Lostant librarian Christine Hubbard has a wide selection of Easter-themed books available for children who’d like to read stories about the Easter Bunny and other egg hunting adventures.

If the weather for Easter Sunday turns gloomy and damp, as is predicted, a colorful book may help keep the day bright and cheerful. The staff at the Tonica News wishes everyone a blessed and Happy Easter.

Mapping out the future in Tonica

By Zachary J. Pratt news@tonicanews.com

TONICA — The Tonica Village Board is continuing to look at putting Tonica on the map — rather, on a number of maps.

The board spoke at its meeting Monday, March 21, about the easement project and the maps which will show where everything is.

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Some of the maps included would be a wall map, a PDF file and some booklet maps.

“We’ll even laminate it for you,” village engineer Jack Kusek said of the wall map.

Not everything has been decided yet, and there are still possibilities to take into consideration.

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A journey on Tonica’s sidewalks/roads Village board looks at options

By Zachary J. Pratt news@tonicanews.com

TONICA — Sidewalks and roads were a topic of debate at the Tonica Village Board meeting Monday, March 21, with some contention.

It was proposed to put a sidewalk along the street near the village hall, but Mayor

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“I would rather see one on 20th Road than here; that’s more of a health hazard for people who have to walk,” Sluder said. “I want it for safety reasons, to go

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The board also voted not to renew employment of first-year autism teachers Elisa Dolan and Amber Sessler, who had spoken at the public hearing. Hillyer and board member Jackie Anderson voted against these resolutions.

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Hillyer stressed that none of these cuts were easy for the board, and none of them had actually wanted to go through with them.

“The board discussed this a lot. This isn’t an easy decision,” Hillyer said. “It’s not something we want to do; right now this is something we have to do.”

Some programs might yet continue in some form, despite being cut. The board is looking to implement music into its other activities.

“We will look into continuing it as an extracurricular or in some manner to allow students to participate in the program,” Hillyer said.

“The art program’s going to be the same thing; we’re going to try to implement it as much as we can.”

“Like I said, it was a tough decision for the board members,” Hillyer said. “We will be discussing this at the next meetings and will try to figure out a way to bring as much back as we can.”

He said the board will address the issue every year in the hopes it will be able to resurrect some of these programs.

Carlton reiterated Hillyer’s point the board will continue to evaluate the possibility of bringing back programs. “The board plans on looking at all of these every year to see if there’s something we can afford to bring back.”

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“The one thing that we proposed, we were suggesting that the village gets one of those plat maps because then it’s to scale, and you can use them for zoning,” Kusek said.

This would be an additional benefit to a project which already promises to help the town a lot.

“We have some really archaic maps,” Mayor Kevin Sluder said. He noted they might be cool because of that, but they are not especially helpful.

“They’re historical at this point,” board member Monica Kreiser added.

The project in question would help keep that from being an issue in the future.

“It can be a living map,” Kusek said. “You can add stuff.”

Especially with the ability to update maps as the town adapts, the upgrade would be beneficial. “Things will change, but this will help for many years to come,” Sluder said.

In other discussion, an update on the lift station has left the village with a little extra money.

“We’ve got some money left over on the lift station grant,” Kusek said. “In order to maximize the grant money, we propose to do some more work on the station.”

Sluder explained that this is money the village has to put into the project regardless.

“We have to pay this anyway,” Sluder said.

“We have this money, and we’ve already designated it for this.”

Because the village already has this cost, Sluder says they should not use equipment they already have. “It’s a brand new plant, a brand new system,” he said. “Everything is going to be new.”

Related to the water facilities, the board took a look at the upcoming water and sewer costs.

The village is mandated to instate additional charges to make the system self-sustaining.

“We’ve pretty much already established it’ll be split up equally among the users,” Kusek said. “We’re looking at about $7 per 1,000 gallons per user.”

programs. Community members had developed various fundraisers and activities to try to help save the programs, and Hillyer encouraged them to continue their efforts.

“I hope those ideas don’t go away,” he said.

For the students Three teachers at the school pleaded at the public hearing beforehand that certain cuts not be made. While one might assume this is because of how their jobs would be affected, the appeal these instructors made was for the students.

Autism teachers Dolan and Sessler made the case that their students have improved greatly while they have been on the job.

“The kids are very social,” Dolan said. “Their social interactions have increased tremendously, and the parents have noticed.”

Sessler stated particular exam-

ples of how individual students have improved. One needed a transportable schedule because otherwise he would focus on that rather than his work, but now he can operate with a stationary schedule.

Another of her students started with no form of communication.

Now, she said, “He is signing and starting to make sounds and even words.

Dolan spoke to their overall progress. “I’ve integrated many of my students into the general classroom and activities,” she said.

Overall, the point was for the students’ benefit. “Autistic students do not deal well with a lot of change,” Sessler noted in her speech.

Music teacher Myers also spoke at the public hearing about how the music program benefits the students.

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AmeriCorps volunteer positions with Festival 56 PRINCETON — Learning Stage, the Education Committee of the Princeton Theatre Group, has two AmeriCorps positions open for its summer 2016 season.

Applicants must be 18 or older with a high school diploma and be available from June 1 to July 31. AmeriCorps volunteers work 300 hours and receive approximately $3,000 each, separated into a living stipend and a college tuition waiver.

Camp 56, a theatre day camp for children ages 8–18, will be the primary responsibility for one volunteer, with the other providing limited support. Camp responsibilities include programming, supervision, paperwork, and communicating with parents and Festival 56 staff.

The second volunteer will be responsible for multiple educational platforms. He or she will serve as moderator for three venues: “Meet the Plays,” a panel discussion of directors, technical staff and genre experts concerning the upcoming season; “Basic Bill,” a 15-minute lesson on the life and times of Shakespeare, to be presented before each of nine performances of “The Winter’s Tale”; and “Opening Night Talkbacks,” post-performance discussions with the actors and directors.

The volunteers will also be responsible for gathering specific data throughout the season.

This includes a count of patrons for demographic purposes as well as interviews with play-goers,

Single-vehicle accident in Vermilion Township

At 4:25 a.m. March 20, LaSalle County deputies and Tonica Fire and EMS handled a single-vehicle accident on Illinois Route 178 at the Vermilion River bridge in Vermilion Township. Nile R. Kaenan, 32, of Lostant had been traveling southbound on Route 178 when he lost control of his vehicle and struck the guardrail.

Kaenan was transported to IVCH by Tonica Ambulance and released into the custody of deputies.

Kaenan was cited

for driving under the influence, improper driving on the shoulder, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, speeding 65 mph in a 55 mph zone, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and improper lane usage and was transported to the LaSalle County Jail pending bond.

Tonica responded with a rescue pumper, rescue truck and ambulance. Oglesby was contacted for an intercept paramedic ambulance.

Police reports LaSalle County Sheriff Accident

At 1:40 p.m. March 14, LaSalle County deputies investigated an accident occurring at the intersection of First and Plumb streets in Tonica. A vehicle driven by Tiffany Golden, 27, of Tonica rear ended a vehicle driven by Samantha Milton, 29, of Tonica. There were no injuries or citations.

Arrests

At 8:32 p.m. March 14, LaSalle County deputies charged Moises Becerra, 19, of LaSalle for possession of less than 2.5 grams of cannabis following a traffic stop on Route 18 in Hope Township.

Becerra was given a notice to appear.

At 12:28 a.m. March 12, LaSalle County deputies stopped Mitchell T. Goskusky, 26, of Tonica at Uncas and LaSalle Streets in Tonica. Goskusky was cited for reckless driving, driving without lights when required, illegal squealing/screeching of tires, speeding 40 mph in a 25 mph zone, improper lane usage and driving in the wrong lane. Goskusky was given a notice to appear.

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providing the staff with informed data to drive the future. A returning series of workshops (stage combat/improvisation) will require the volunteers to assist the workshop leaders. Educating the audience during our “New Works Festival,” staged readings of oneact plays, is included in the volunteer hours. Each AmeriCorps volunteer will be mentored initially with the goal of becoming independent by the end of the season.

Interested applicants should visit www. festival56.com/volunteer#americorps to download an application. Individuals with questions about the program are encouraged to contact the Sauk Valley AmeriCorps Office by calling 815-2885511, ext. 313.

Sidewalks/roads From Page 1 “It would be roughly $3,000,” Sluder said when asked about the cost of this new sidewalk. “We’ve got the money.”

“We have five grand in that fund we can use,” Sluder said. “So we could top it off at 5,000.”

Part of this cost would be because the sidewalk has no existing counterpart.

“This is not an existing sidewalk,” Sluder said. “It is brand new.”

However, not everyone agreed the board should opt to just place the sidewalk where suggested.

“We need sidewalks everywhere, but this is where we want it, so this is where we put it?” Monica Kreiser asked. “So that’s my no.”

Once voted, the initiative to place a sidewalk on 20th Road passed, 3-2, with three in favor, one opposed, and one abstaining.

Explaining the reasoning for suggesting this location once more, Sluder said, “Above and beyond, it’s for the safety.”

The board also looked at options for repairing North 19th Road, which has fallen into disrepair.

“I’m sure you’ve already seen the road,” village engineer Jack Kusek said. “I don’t expect it to last another year.”

“The drainage appears to be what the problem is,” Kusek said.

Kusek estimated the cost of redoing the road with asphalt to be around $320,000, whereas using concrete would add $10,000 to $15,000, bringing it up to around $335,000.

The board discussed various options. One regarding an easement in a particular location caught Sluder’s attention. After checking again who they would have to talk to, he said, “I think we can make a deal.”

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Tonica signs up for a new sign ​By Zachary J. Pratt news@tonicanews.com

TONICA — If you’re driving down Interstate 39, you might want to keep an eye out for a sign. Tonica is looking to replace one along that stretch of road.

At the village board meeting Monday, March 21, the board discussed the potential to replace a town sign. “On 39, south of town, half a mile down,” Mayor Kevin Sluder clarified.

Trustee Bob Folty brought in an example of his proposed change, noting he whole idea is simplicity.

“He never liked when he put the one down there,” Folty said of the current sign. “Thinks it’s too busy.

“I know that sign is there, but I never notice it or anything,” Marc Lemrise commented.

The current issue is the business of the sign, which Folty hopes his more simplicity-oriented design would solve.

“You cannot read what’s on there now,” Folty said.

“I don’t have a problem with changing that sign,” Sluder said. “It’s a mess.

It’s congested.”

In other discussion, the board: • Has agreed to accept the little library which has been offered. The idea is to have it sit outside where the town hall is.

Folty described the concept: “Bring a book and take a book.”

The idea has already generated positive opinions.

“Somebody heard us talking about

that, and they thought it was the coolest thing ever,” Sluder said. “And they’re not even from here.”

Tonica does not have a public library.

• Learned the village has a surplus of road salt left over from the winter, which might lower preparation costs from last year.

“We did plow and salt one more time,” Lemrise said. “If we have another winter like this next year, we won’t have to buy any salt at all because that bunker is full, full, full.”

• Heard the village continues preparing the old squad car for sale. A new battery was recently put in, so it would start easily, and some appliances are being stripped, such as the dash cam.

“It’s an obsolete dash cam,” Lemrise said. To underscore his point, he mentioned that it runs on VHS. The new squad car, however, continues to be retrofitted for use. The discussion circled around again to the computer which will be used for police duties, and Sluder recommended an upgrade. The current model is a 29, and he suggests a 31, since the 29 is outdated.

Sluder estimated the cost for the new Panasonic Toughbook to be around $43,000. He said that, while this is a lot of money, the price comes from the quality materials which will ensure the machine can survive general police duties such as high speed chases, in which it might get jostled about.

Illinois Valley Culver’s owner receives highest honor Tony Milazzo accepts GM Culver Award Tony Milazzo, owner of eight Culver’s restaurants in Illinois and Wisconsin, is the recipient of the 2015 GM Culver Award. The award, named after the father of co-founder Craig Culver, is the highest honor in the organization which recognizes individuals who have demonstrated longterm visionary leadership and success.

“Tony is deserving of this honor,” said Culver in presenting the award at the company’s convention in Phoenix recently. “He is passionate about his restaurants, team members and their communities. He is also dedicated to the Culver’s mission that “every guest who chooses Culver’s leaves happy.”

Milazzo joined Culver’s as a teenager in 1991 starting out behind the grill in Pewaukee, Wis. His first Culver’s

ownership was in Port Washington, Wis. Over the next 25 years he became a developer of people and a teacher of leadership. He mentored close to a dozen franchisees who are some of the most successful operators in the Culver’s chain. Today those mentees are mentoring future leaders and operators.

“I don’t consider this an award honoring just me and my family rather our entire Culver’s team,” said Milazzo in accepting the award. “Our teams made this happen.”

He owns seven restaurants in Illinois – Grayslake, Peru, Libertyville, Lansing, Mundelein, Ottawa and Crestwood. He also owns one restaurant in Wales, Wis. Tony and his wife, Sarah, have two boys; Luke, age 8; and Alex, age 6.

Food service certification course planned SPRING VALLEY — A food service sanitation manager certification course will be offered Saturday, April 23, at St. Margaret’s Hospital, 600 E. First St., Spring Valley. The class will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the test at 4 p.m.

This is a state-approved, eighthour course for the Illinois Food

Safety Certification. Re-certifiers may attend. All food service facilities are required too have certified managers. The cost is $100 and includes materials and test.

For more information, or to obtain registration forms, call David K. Williams at 815-564-5603 or email Dave at williamsclasses@gmail.com.

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The sacrifice While I’m far more infatuated with the Easter story now than when I was a child, this spring holiday always — whether then or now — holds a certain awareness that stirs my soul. There’s just something about Easter that Terri causes me to dig down deep Simon into a place that COMMENTARY re-establishes my convictions, my beliefs, my understanding of life. It’s very complicated for me, and to put it into words ... well, it’s kind of like writing that perfect column about love — elusive.

While my first memories of Easter probably speak of treats delivered by the Easter Bunny — candies, bottles of bubbles, a paddle with a little red ball attached (temporarily at best), jacks and a new jump rope, there was something from years ago that sticks in my mind and which was far more significant. Back then, it was all about the shoes.

Even at a young age, I learned quickly that Easter was the day you traded in your black patent-leather Sunday School shoes for your new, white patent-leather Sunday School shoes. That’s right. No white shoes until Easter. It was the unspoken rule, and we knew it.

Oh sure, there were the special, lacy Easter dresses in pastel colors, which we wore with white gloves (I really am old), frilly, little socks, and of course, some kind of Easter bonnet that matched our outfit.

Today, I see pictures of us standing like mannequins in a store window or models in a catalogue — stiff, pained expressions, looking similar to the rough and tumble kids who were far more comfortable in pants and pull-over tops with shoes that probably had mud caked onto the soles with no gloves or frilly socks in sight. Bonnets never entered a farm girl’s equation.

I look at those old time photographs with a smile now, remembering those long-ago moments, however the thing that always catches my eye are the shoes we’re wearing in those old black and white pictures. They are new. They are shiny — never before been worn. They are fancy.

They look out of place on little legs that are filled with the casualties of living on a farm — bruises and scrapes from adventures of a rather rugged life in the country, where climbing trees, rolling down hills and jumping around the haymow was the norm.

The shoes. They had been waiting in our closets, still in the box, for quite some time. Occasionally, we’d open the box and stare into it like we were seeing a cardboard container of gold — even though they were white. I remember our biggest fear being the concept of our feet not growing enough throughout the year that we would have to wear last year’s white shoes. Truth be known, we probably lied and said last year’s shoes were too tight, even if they weren’t. New shoes were a big deal.

Forget the dresses (which we hated). Forget the gloves (which seemed ridiculous). Forget the socks and the bonnet (which were so out of character for us). The shoes. That is what mattered most — maybe even more than that hollow, chocolate rabbit and the paddle ball that broke before the sun went down.

But it wasn’t that long ago when I noticed something else in those old-time black and white photos. Every once in a while, my grandmother or mom would be standing behind us in those photos, smiling with the reflection of all kinds of pride — probably because they had dressed us up to look like fancy little monkeys.

That discovery? The adults never had on new Easter clothes, and new Easter shoes never appeared either. Living on a frugal farm budget, I’m sure there wasn’t enough to go around for them to get themselves the same luxuries they had bestowed upon us. Talk about sacrifice ... actually, I never remember any of them getting anything new to wear — especially those white shoes.

The Easter story is all about sacrifice ... May your holiday be filled with humbled appreciation for all the sacrifices given to us.

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

Considerations by Nedda We had friends over for dinner the other night and we sat around the table for a long time afterwards.

I did mention that we had softer chairs, but no one moved.

It occurred to me later, how much fun it was to talk to others about so many topics and how much I learned about my friends and the things they knew. We covered lots of topics. Though we said “no politics or religion,” we couldn’t resist ...

Each person had a different view or slant on the Republican debate for example. Each one saw something different in the personalities or what they said. I learned that I missed some remarks they heard, and they all had an opinion on who won points or not. We discussed climate change, the refugee problem and what responsibilities we all have to help others.

Not once did anyone become angry, frustrated or silent. Of course, we are friends, but believe

Nedda Simon COMMENTARY me, we are from very diverse backgrounds and religions or no religion at all.

With Twitter, Facebook, texts and the hours spent on the computer, we can lose the art of conversation.

The give and take of ideas, without conflict and hurt feelings. We learn so much by listening. There is a rhythm to a good conversation with no one trying to outtalk the other.

We exercise manners and a desire to learn something new. Of course, there is joking and a sense of humor to it all, since you all have to tease each other for the nonsense they might try to interject!

The days following, I was still

thinking about all that was said. We had caught up with their current activities and future plans, and of course, made fun of those who will escape the winter months soon.

Older adults are used to having conversations, and we can help young people learn this art by encouraging them to stay at the table after a meal and talking. We have learned so much about our grandchildren’s lives, opinions and about this bright new world, just listening to them. There is no age limit on the kids either. I have heard some 3- or 4-year-olds say some pretty wise things! Just ask their opinion about something sometime. They can give you an earful.

Thank you for “listening” and have a great time talking to others, learning from others, and being kind to others always.

Nedda Simon of rural Princeton can be reached at neddasimon@ ymail.com.

I am fat ... or am I? I’m fat. I’ve been thin (ner) in my life, but now I’m fat. I’m not being unkind to myself. It is not a judgment of my worth as a human being, merely a physical condition.

Just stating facts. If your frame is surrounded by over 100 pounds of cellulite and fat cells ... YOU ARE FAT! I saw that fat person in the mirror the other day. I also saw that fat person looking back at me from a recent photograph. (And the photo was taken by someone who actually knew what they were doing!)

When did this happen? I know it wasn’t overnight. Just last summer I was thin (ner). I know my fat cells didn’t just hold a meeting one day and say, “Hey, how can we make her self esteem take a real nose dive tomorrow? OK everyone ...

INFLATE!!!”

It was a gradual process, just like all of the other times I’ve been fat.

It’s the same gradual process that has made me thin (ner) in my lifetime. I always thought it was odd how the slimming process is so much slower than the fattening process, even though they are directly proportional on the scale of physics.

I have recently declared myself the human Prius, since I seem to get an awful lot of mileage out of leafy greens and small doses of intake from the caloric world.

When I am fat (like now!), I have

Lori Boekeloo COMMENTARY often lamented the fact in public.

My declaration of obesity in church elicited this response from one of our youngsters at the time. “You’re not fat, Lori.” The child does not wear glasses, and I’m not aware of any visual impairment that he might have, so I smiled sweetly and hugged him and said, “Why thank you dear, but I AM. How nice of you not to notice.”

It was then that I realized, HE DOESN’T NOTICE. You see, he is blessed with a genetic condition. I say blessed because he is free from the shackles that tie the rest of us to a strict social standard. I don’t even begin to think I know anything about his “disability” as some might call it, but I know he loves me with all of his heart. He loves everyone with all of his heart. He will ask you what is on his mind, and he doesn’t care if you think it may not be appropriate or if might offend your need for privacy. He asks the questions that no one else will, and declare truths that no one wants to hear. And he does it all with love and an innocence that

doesn’t allow for angry responses or hard feelings.

Because of this, I know that if he thought I was fat, he would TELL me I was fat. He speaks the truth. It was then that I realized that to him I am not fat or thin or short or tall. I am Lori. I am the one who will hug him every time I see him. I am the one who was challenged by him as I delivered the Children’s Message during church services. I am the one he knows he can count on for a kiss, and to listen. To him, I am simply Lori. He does not measure my worth by my appearance ... he measures it by who I am to him.

Isn’t that the way it is with Jesus?

He doesn’t see us as we see ourselves in the mirror or an unflattering picture, even from the most skilled of photographers! He sees us as this young man saw me. He sees our hearts. He sees our actions. He sees who we are inside, and THAT is why He loves us. I envy that boy and his inability to see the physical, and his incredible capability to see people’s hearts. I want to be just like him when I grow up. Because of him, I know that I am not fat. I am Lori.

Lori Boekeloo of Hennepin is a mother of three. She can be reached at lorianne67@hotmail.com, or friend her on Facebook for more humor and inspiration on a daily basis.

Spring is here!

Spring is here, and soon there will be new baby animals, nice weather and flowers blooming everywhere!

There is one thing I don’t like about spring though ... THUNDERSTORMS! I have always been one to get nervous about storms, but my mom loves them, so of course we have a weather radio and weather apps on our phones and a scanner to listen to where they are. My mom sits on our porch and watches them, but I’m not so brave.

I recently took a storm spotters class with my mom, so I could understand storms a little better. It was really interesting, and it has made me feel better because now I understand if I need to be worried or not. I have learned clouds can look very scary and not always be something to worry about.

In spring there is also Easter. On

Autumn Joiner COMMENTARY Easter, my family gets together to celebrate Jesus. We have yummy treats and hunt for Easter eggs. My sister and I put on our Easter dresses and go to church. The “Easter Bunny” always leaves us a Easter basket full of neat things.

Spring is the time to go play outside. In spring. I like to make goals and promises to myself to work on, like I have been running two miles a day to get ready for track. I have sports in the spring like track and softball, both of them involve running,

and I have to get ready for them. After being inside all winter, it is nice to go outside and run to get ready for those sports.

Springtime also means everyone getting outside and working in their yards, walking their dogs, kids playing outside. You get to see friends and neighbors that are outside that you don’t see much over the winter.

You can almost feel it in the air that people are happier. The birds are chirping as the sun rises and sets, and the days start to last longer. I am enjoying spring fun and anxiously waiting for summer.

Autumn Joiner, 11, is a sixth-grade student at Malden Grade School. She can be reached in care of this newspaper at BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356 or at news@bcrnews.com.

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Community Tonica Volunteer Fire Department releases February activity report TONICA — There were 13 emergency calls during February, making a total of 27 calls so far this year.

There were no fires, four accidents, eight ambulance calls and one change of quarters.

The town storm and fire siren issue hasn’t been corrected as previously thought. The siren located across from the school still doesn’t operate properly.

Various members of the department participated in the following training: highway operational

safety, station and truck equipment review, blood borne pathogens, hazardous materials awareness, a medication review, adult full arrest scenarios, basic operations, ladders, hoses, water supply, cold water and ice rescue and a review of a close call incident during a Sacramento structure fire.

New EMT Sarah Williams received her new member orientation training.

Hazardous Materials reports were received from River Stone Quarry and

Northern Partners.

A new computer system was purchased for the department.

Repairs were made to the station’s downspouts and new, overhead door lighting was installed outside.

A donation was received for the Dorsie Goodbred Memorial and significant monetary donations were received from Dauber Co., Hickory Grove and Elaine Ford.

Sixty-four generous donations of $100 or more were also received.

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Read Across America in Lostant On March 2, Lostant School celebrated Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss’ birthday).

There was no cake, ice cream or balloons, just the joy of reading. Students, teachers and staff celebrated by participating in “Drop Everything And Read.” At 3:10 p.m., participants dropped whatever they were doing and started reading for 20 uninterrupted minutes.

Annual farm toy show and auction SENECA — Seneca FFA will have its 28th annual farm toy show and antique tractor show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at Seneca High School, located at 307 E.

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Tonica students ‘Jump Rope for Heart’ The top five fundraisers for Jump Rope for Heart this year at Tonica Grade School are Logan Musovich, Avery Anderson, Ashyln Ehm, Lily

Dombroski and Mackenzie Sherman. These students were rewarded by the American Heart Association with tickets to a Chicago Wolves

hockey game. Mackenzie Sherman won the top spot earning $370 and a Jump Rope for Heart gold medal. Classes K-5 earned a total of $4,122 this year.

ners are encouraged to apply.

To be eligible for the scholarship competition: • The applicant must be a member of an income-eligible household.

• The applicant must be attending an Illinois accredited post-secondary educational institution of higher learning during the fall of 2016.

• Applicants must be a resident of Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark or Whiteside County in Illinois.

• Students must be considered full-time (minimum of 12 semester hours) to qualify for the full $1,250 scholarship. Part-time students will be considered in the competition, however, scholarship awards will be pro-rated if they are selected as a winner.

The application deadline is April 15.

Further information and application forms may be obtained by calling 800-323-5434, ext. 15, or via the agency website at www.tcochelps.org.

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LOSTANT — A communitywide free meal will be served from 4 to 7 p.m.

Friday, April 8, at the Lostant Firehouse. The menu

churches, will also include a puppet play, fashion show with items from Closet of Hope and vacation Bible school sign up.

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Menus and Activities p.m., open cards.

Putnam County 1:30 April 1 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 1 and 2:30 p.m., Community Wii bowling tournament.

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The Prairie Singers will perform spring concert at Reddick Mansion OTTAWA — The Prairie Singers will perform their 2016 spring program, “Juxtaposition,” at the Reddick Mansion on two nights, Friday, April 1, and Saturday, April 2, both evenings at 7 p.m.

For this year’s spring concert, The Prairie Singers will present a program of all-new music with contrasting style and character. The performance will feature Randall Thompson’s “Frostiana,” music from ABBA and Broadway, as well as some sacred selections.

A chamber ensemble group, The Prairie Singers include performers from Grundy, LaSalle, Livingston and Kendall counties. In addition to their spring concert, the group has performed an annual Christmas concert for more than 27 years.

After the concert, in the west parlors of the mansion, coffee, punch and dessert will be served on the lower level.

Tickets are $13 for the concert and refreshments. Because of the popularity of this event, res-

ervations are required. Payment options include cash, check and credit card. Seating is limited to 40 people per evening. To reserve a seat, contact the Reddick Mansion by calling 815-433-6100.

The Reddick Mansion, built in 1858, is listed in the National Register of Historic Sites. The mansion, at 100 W. Lafayette St. in Ottawa, is open to the public for tours and also has meeting/reception rooms available for rent for special events.

Ottawa Art League seeks amateur artists OTTAWA — The Ottawa Art League is looking for adult amateur artists to enter the 58th annual Town & Country Art Show to be held May 7.

The show hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be held at Jeremiah Joe Coffee, 807 LaSalle St., Ottawa.

Entry deadline is April 8. For further details and a printable entry form,

visit ottawaartleague.org under Fine Art Shows, Town & Country Adult Show. Enter one piece for $7, or enter up to four pieces for $10.

The show is sponsored by the Ottawa Art League but the show is open to all amateur artists. First-, second- or third-place ribbons will be awarded to each entry and a Best of Show,

first, second and third overall will be named. The judge will critique the art and talk with artists about their work.

All blue ribbon entries are eligible for the state competition held in Champaign later this year. The OAL was well represented at state last September, bringing home two first-place ribbons, one second and one third.

March 28 — Pork chops, baked beans, baked potatoes, mixed fruit.

March 29 — Sub sandwich with lettuce and tomato, chicken noodle soup and crackers, celery sticks, fruit cocktail, dessert.

March 30 — Sweet and sour pork, brown rice, green beans, peaches.

March 31 — Baked mostaccioli, tossed salad with toppings, broccoli, garlic bread, oranges, dessert.

April 1 — Not available at press time.

Bread, butter, fruit juice and 2% milk are available with meals. For reservations, call 800-757-4579 24 hours in advance of the day’s meal. The menu is subject to change.

Meals are available to senior citizens 60 plus at no cost, but donations are appreciated. The meal program is partly funded by donations, so they have a suggested donation of $5 per meal.

Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.

Bridges Senior Center March 28 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 10 a.m., Sewing Circle; 12:45 p.m., Bingo; 1:30 p.m., open cards.

March 29 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 10:15-11:30 a.m., Eating Smart-Being Active.

March 30 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit. March 31 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 12:45 p.m., Bingo;

Center is a congregate meal site. Meals, provided

by Voluntary Action Center, are served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday for a suggested donation of $3.50.

A 24-hour advance reservation is required. For more information, call 815-431-8034.

• Upcoming event: A potluck and presentation

by Eva Thorsen will be Tuesday, April 19, at center. Watch for details.

Lostant Grade School Breakfast March 28 — No school.

March 29 — Breakfast toast, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice.

March 30 — Doughnut, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice.

March 31 — Scrambled eggs and toast, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice.

April 1 — Not available at press time.

Lunch March 28 — No school.

March 29 — Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, corn, peaches, bread, milk.

March 30 — Tenderloin on bun, fries, green beans, applesauce, milk.

March 31 — Grilled cheese, tomato soup, pears, milk.

April 1 — Not available at press time.

Tonica Grade School Tonica Grade School is on spring break the week of March 28.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, OTTAWA, ILLINOIS IN RE: ) THE ESTATE OF ) NANCY L. ERWIN, ) Deceased. ) No. 16-P-34 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION CLAIMS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the death of NANCY L. ERWIN, late, of Peru..

Letters of Office were issued on February 22, 2016, to MINDY C. KOHR, whose attorney is Aplington, Kaufman, McClintock, Steele & Barry, Ltd., 160 Marquette St., P.O. Box 517, LaSalle, IL 61301. Claims against the Estate may be filed

in the Office of the Clerk, Circuit Court, in the LaSalle County Courthouse, Ottawa, or with the representative, or both, on or before September 12, 2016, and any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has

been filed.

Dated this 2nd day of March, 2016.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS 119 W. Madison Street Room 201 Ottawa, IL 61350 Published in the Tonica News Mar. 11, 18 and 25, 2016.

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CIRCUIT COURT OF William Balestri, 621 barred. Copies of a claim THE THIRTEENTH Edwards Avenue, filed with the clerk must JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LaSalle, IL 61301 as be mailed or delivered LASALLE COUNTY, C o - A d m i n i s t r a t o r s to the representative and ILLINOIS whose attorney is John to the attorney within 10 ESTATE OF ) Balestri, 149 Gooding days after it has been SECONDENA ) Street, LaSalle, IL filed.

BALESTRI ) 61301.

Dated this 8th day of DECEASED ) Claims against the March, 2016.

No. 16-P-49 estate may be filed in John Balestri CLAIM NOTICE the office of the clerk Attorney For Notice is given of of court, LaSalle County Administrator the death of Secondena Courthouse, Ottawa, 149 Gooding Street Balestri.

Illinois 61350, or with the LaSalle IL 61301 Letters of office were representative, or both, Phone: 815-223-6600 issued on March 8, within 6 months from the Published in the Bureau 2106 to John Balestri, date of issuance of let- County Republican 721 Edwards Avenue, ters and any claim not March 18, 25 and Apr. LaSalle, IL 61301 and filed within that period is 1, 2016.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF:) THE ESTATE OF ) MARTHA JOHNSON, ) Deceased ) No: 16 P 48 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of MARTHA JOHNSON of Peru, Illinois, who died on June 27, 2015.

Letters of office were issued on March

1, 2016, to DANIEL R. JOHNSON, 257 N. 2559th Rd. Peru, IL 61354, whose attorney is Gary L. Peterlin, 170 E. Walnut Street, Oglesby, Illinois 61348.

Notice is given to any heir or legatee whose names or addresses are not stated in the petition for letters of office, that an order was entered by the Court on March 1, 2016 admitting the decedent’s Will to probate.

Within 42 days after the date of the order of admission you may

file a petition with the Court to require proof of the Will by testimony of the witnesses to the Will in open court or other evidence, as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/6-21).

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

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estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, Downtown Courthouse, Ottawa, Illinois 61350, or with the representative, or both, on or before September 12, 2016. If a claim notice is mailed or delivered personally to a creditor of the decedent, the creditor’s claim may be filed on or before the date stated in that notice, if later than the date shown above. Any claim not filed within the time allowed is

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Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the Attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

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Health Matters

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A year-round diet St. Margaret’s dietitian explains the proper principles for nutrition and a healthy heart

By Eric Engel Shaw Media Service

The heart reacts effectively when you are good to it. Exercise regularly, dance often, laugh out loud. Go enjoy the sunlight if you have the chance. Don’t drink or smoke, but if you do, try to limit your intake. It’s not all about eating a healthy diet — but that sure is a great place to start.

Jennifer Scully, a dietitian at St. Margaret’s Hospital, said nutrition isn’t the end all, but it’s very important. In her eyes; MyPlate is a tasty dish to a healthy heart.

“MyPlate replaced the food pyramid years ago,” Scully said, explaining half

Healthy heart Page 3B

Jennifer Scully, dietitian at St. Margaret’s Hospital, said it takes extra time and effort to eat healthy, but your body will appreciate the approach.

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Healthy heart From Page 1B the theoretical plate consists of fruits and vegetables, with the third quarter housing protein and the final quarter whole grains. “You should also have dairy at least twice a day, be it milk or cheese.”

Scully said medical nutrition therapy allows a dietitian to recommend the best foods to help manage ailments such as diabetes or heart disease. If given news about an unhealthy heart or diet, an individual can acquire the proper tools from Scully to happily go about their life.

“We focus on priorities when patients meet with us and maybe tackle more things in follow-up visits,” Scully said, stressing how important it is a person does not attempt many changes at once, or they are destined to fail.

Whether dealing with high cholesterol or high carbohydrate content, or looking to increase your fiber and mega 3 fatty acid intake, plan your moves patiently.

“It takes extra time and effort to eat healthy; it takes a while to get grocery lists in line, and you need to have fruits and veggies readily available to eat,” she said, adding it’s smart to pack your lunch depending on your situation so you’re not tempted to go to the cafeteria.

Scully said obese people don’t sleep well, which leads to unhealthy choices due to lethargy. Obesity also affects the hormones, leaving them less driven to improve their health. In light of that, Scully asks her clients to eat better, not starve themselves.

“Don’t deprive yourself of anything, or you’ll tend to overeat,” she said, adding you can find grilled chicken, a salad or a yogurt parfait at a fast food restaurant.

“There are fun, social places to go, but just don’t do it every week. All things in moderation.”

Holidays, birthdays and celebrations come around, and the feasts that come with them can be enjoyed because there are times for treats. Just eat healthy Shaw Media photo/Eric Engel most of the time, Scully said, and don’t stop doing so St. Margaret’s Hospital dietitian Jennifer Scully said a March 1. healthy approach to eating is to cover half your plate “Don’t just eat heart healthy in February (because with servings of fruits and vegetables. it’s National Heart Month); make a habit out of it.”

Heart healthy shopping tips for seniors Eating better is one of the Heart Association’s “Simple 7” factors for improved heart health.

When you maintain a healthy diet along with regular physical exercise and other good habits, you’ll not only feel better, but you’ll live longer. Here are some tips on what to eat, what not to eat, and how to succeed when the going gets tough.

1. Buy colorful fruits and vegetables.

Low in calories, high in vitamins, minerals and fiber — adults should get at least five servings per day of these nutrition powerhouses.

2. Avoid buying high fat dairy or meat.

Look for skinless cuts of lean meat with the least amount of visible fat.

Cuts that say “loin” after them, like sirloin and tenderloin, are often leaner cuts.

Ground meats should have less than 20 percent fat, whether it’s chicken, turkey, pork or beef.

Yogurt, milk, cheese and other dairy products should also be low in fat — 2 percent “reduced fat”

or less.

The one kind of fat you do want your loved ones to get plenty of is fatty fish: two servings a week of salmon, trout or other oily fish can help lower the risk of heart disease and increase the body’s level of healthy Omega-3s.

3. Buy plenty of nuts and high fiber foods.

Fiber can help lower blood cholesterol, and it keeps you full, which helps you maintain a healthy weight.

You can find fiber in fruits, veggies, beans and wholegrain breads and cereals, as well as in nuts. Almonds and walnuts also have plenty of other valuable nutrients and have been shown in recent studies to have a significant impact on heart health.

4. Avoid buying butter.

We all know these are the culprits of poor dietary health, but this is particularly important advice for seniors. Avoiding these three can help lower cholesterol.

A few easy tips to remember: Try to eat less than 300 milligrams of cholesterol per day, avoid foods containing partially hydrogenated vegetable oils and

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6. Consider frozen or canned fruits and veggies.

Making sure the kitchen is well-stocked with healthy items — and low on tempting junk food — will help your loved ones get the right nutrition.

7. Avoid rushing into major changes.

Eating for heart health can seem overwhelming, but don’t get discouraged. Start with small steps, and soon the whole family will be eating better — these dietary guidelines are great for everyone, not just seniors.

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Health Matters

Eating healthy ... season by season When it comes to being and staying healthy, physical exercise and sports keep your body young and agile. But what about the food you eat?

Shouldn’t you be watching what you’re eating too.

Eating seasonally not only keeps your wallet full, it also makes eating interesting and fresh.

Being separated from the earth, and living far away from farms can make you oblivious to when certain foods are in season, or when they are most abundant in the country. To solve this issue, you can simply go to your local farmer’s market, and ask the farmer, or you can keep a list handy like this post. Read on to discover which foods you should be eating now while they last.

Spring

This season is the time of greening in which leafy vegetables and fresh herbs are plentiful. The following pieces of produce should be on your plate in the spring: 1. Swiss Chard: Swiss chard, the springtime fairy of green leaves, is rich in vitamin K, A and C that assists with bone, skin and teeth rejuvenation. Try a quiche, sauté or check out some other avenues of unique ways to eat this amazing leafy green.

2. Spinach: What kind of man is Popeye? Well, he’s a sailor man, but he’s also a spinach man, and for good reason: Spinach is rich in vitamins, minerals, health-promoting phytonutrients such as carotenoids (beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin) and flavonoids, which give you a hefty dose of antioxidants. Make some amazing stuffed mushrooms, spinach dip or a creamy

lasagna.

3. Romaine Lettuce: Lettuce is scrumdiliumptious, low in calories, high in fiber to keep you regular, and brimming with vitamin C and beta-carotene. Try a Romaine green smoothie while you check out why lettuce actually rocks, and then whip up an amazing vegan caesar salad.

4. Parsley: Parsley is full of flavonoids — especially luteolin — which function as antioxidants to combine with highly reactive oxygen-containing molecules, helping to prevent oxygen-based damage to cells. You can make a wicked squash parsley dip and or a parsley-enhanced smoothie.

For a savory twist, cook up a parsley pasta dish!

5. Basil: Basil is a rich source of magnesium which helps to protect the heart by relaxing the surrounding vessels. Noodle and bean salad is so much better with basil, and so is stuffed mushrooms.

While you’re cooking up a storm with your best friend basil, try out a spaghetti squash and basil dish!

Summer

This season, hot and humid, makes you crave cooling foods that are ice cold on your tongue.

Light fruits and vegetables are abundant in this season, and so you should indulge in all the berries, melons and “salad” vegetables like zucchini, cucumbers and celery.

1. Strawberries: Strawberries are ideal for the eyes, anti-aging, memory, bone and cardiovascular health. Strawberry recipes are plentiful, but you can also just have a simple chocolate covered strawberry or maybe a strawberry loaf! The possibilities are limitless.

2. Summer Squash: As an excellent source of manganese and a very good source of vitamin C, summer squash provides a great combination of antioxidants, but it’s carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin are especially important for proper eye function. Never had summer squash, or just need a refresher on how to cook with it? Why not stuff some squash in your breakfast scramble or couscous.

3. Watermelon: Watermelon is a high-lycopene food which means that it helps with cardiovascular health and bone health.

Summer watermelon is always the best, so why wouldn’t you have some with every meal (or at least until you get sick of it). Try it in a salad, smoothie or a chilled soup.

4. Pears: Pears, rich in dietary fiber, help protect against the development of Type 2 diabetes (or DM2, which stands for “diabetes mellitus type 2”) as well heart disease.

Pears are sweet, soft, rich in fiber and delicious, whether you have them in a cocktail, a pie or a smoothie.

5. Broccoli: Broccoli has incredible anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits, and it’s also a potent source of vitamin C. A vegetable that looks like a little tree has to be delicious, right?

Well, if you cook it up in a delicious way, say in a stir fry, salad or raw soup, then yes, absolutely.

Fall

Rolling in with orange leaves, pumpkin flavors and smells of cinnamon, fall is the most diverse of seasons, with different types of roots in season, and spices, all constituting as cooling and warming foods. Here’s what to

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eat as the air turns back cool: 1. Carrot: Carrots are super rich in carotenoids to prevent oxidative damage inside the body. Rabbit from Winnie the Pooh can’t live without his carrots, and you shouldn’t have to either. Make some muffins to kick off the turning of the leaves, or a gluten-free cake.

Alternatively, you can indulge your savory taste buds with some raw carrot sushi.

2. Sweet Potato: With a sizable amount of vitamin A, these starchy tubers make everything healthier and tastier, so why not have some sweet potato and kale patties for dinner and some s’mores sweet potato brownies for dessert? If you’re just looking for a light meal, have a sweet potato pie smoothie!

3. Onions: Onions provide protection for the heart and blood vessels when consumed in a diet that is rich in other vegetables and fruits — especially flavonoid-containing vegetables and fruits. They’re so good they make you cry: onions make everything extra luscious and savory, so throw ‘em in a stew, soup or even a kugel.

4. Garlic: Since Halloween is smack dab at the end of fall, you can most definitely use it’s potent powers to ward off vampires and amp up the flavors of any dish (well except breakfast porridge).

5. Ginger: This amazing root is rich in sulfur-containing compounds that are responsible for their pungent odors and for many of their health-promoting effects.

Your favorite spicy root doesn’t just enhance your chai tea, it also produces amazing food products: check out these 10 amaz-

ing recipes, or put some pancakes on the grill and top them with this cranberry, pear, ginger sauce.

Eating seasonally isn’t only beneficial for your wallet and the planet, but it benefits your health (and your taste buds) all the way around. Plants taste so much better when eaten in the season they’re grown in. Strive to eat more seasonal foods as the new year approaches and see how your body responds!

Winter

A lot cooler than fall, winter is the time for exclusively warm foods with warm spices to compliment it. Staying warm is the most paramount item on your list during this time, so choose foods that help out! You might not think fresh foods are available this time of year, but you’d be surprised just how many nutritious ingredients are abundant during the cooler months.

1. Nuts: In addition to healthy fats and vitamin E, a quarter-cup of nuts, specifically almonds, contains 62 mg of magnesium plus 162 mg of potassium. Winter is the best time to go nuts on nuts, whether you crack them yourself with your grandma’s favorite nut cracker, or if you buy them already shelled. Once you have your hands on some, make some fabulous nut cheese or nut butters.

2. Brussels Sprouts: Brussels sprouts have a superb glucosinolate content which are important phytonutrients for health because they are the chemical starting points for a variety of cancer-protective substances. The alien heads are here to make your holidays and snow days even better than they already are, so stuff them in a

soup, in a nice bake with a maple mustard glaze, or in your favorite gnocchi dish.

3. Dates: Dates are wicked awesome, and if you don’t already know just how awesome they are, give them a try.

Add some maple syrup or brown sugar. Who wouldn’t love them? Put them in anything from oat squares to marbella to yogi balls; they are always marvelous.

4. Turnips: Glucosinolates, sulfur-containing compounds that may reduce the risk of some forms of cancer while providing antifungal, antibacterial and antiparasitic benefits, are an essential part of turnips. The Puritans love them, so try them yourself in ravioli, fry form or in a club with caramelized onions and toasted lentils.

5. Oranges: The vitamin C in oranges is a primary water-soluble antioxidant in the body, disarming free radicals and preventing damage in the aqueous environment both inside and outside cells.

The citrus that you found at the bottom of your stocking or growing on trees that smell beautiful are considered a delicacy in the winter, but they are in season in some states.

Put them in a chocolate cheesecake, orange cauliflower, cupcakes or in some French-inspired crepes.

Essentially, eating seasonally helps to diversify your diet, giving you new things to eat. This diversity is the foundation of a healthy diet, supplying the body with different nutrients to help it along during the different parts of the year. Whichever season you’re in, try and center your diet accordingly.

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10 tips for spring fitness After a long winter of reduced activity or inactivity, you might be tempted to get outside and train as soon as the weather improves.

You may also be tempted to exercise at the same level you did at the end of the last season.

But such enthusiasm often leads to early season injuries.

If you changed your routine for the winter, you need to get back into shape slowly. Here are some tips for avoiding sports injuries as you increase your exercise this spring.

1. Slow but steady Don’t succumb to the weekend warrior syndrome.

Try to get some exercise three to four times per week on alternate days.

One of the best ways to get injured or sore is to go hard all weekend and do nothing during the week.

2. Monitor your level of exertion Use the perceived exertion scale, the talk test, or the heart rate range to help you determine an appropriate intensity level.

Stay at the lower end of the scale (11-13) and build up over several weeks.

3. Increase your

training slowly

a solid base of fitness

Increasing training (mileage, time or amount of weight lifted) more than 10 percent per week increases your risk of injury.

To avoid this, increase your training gradually over the weeks.

Depending upon how much inactivity you had over the winter, it could take as long as 6 weeks to re-establish a solid fitness base.

Start your exercise program with slow, steady aerobic sessions.

When you add intervals or all-out efforts, make sure you allow enough rest and recovery (at least 48 hours) between those hard effort training days.

4. Don’t exercise in pain As you get back to training in the spring, you may have some minor muscle aches and soreness.

But if you have any sharp, unusual pain, or a soreness that doesn’t go away, pay attention.

You may be on the way to an injury.

It’s important to listen to the warning signs of an injury.

5. Cross train Varying your workouts can improve help you performance and reduce risk of overuse injuries. By participating in a variety of different activities, such as running, weight training, hiking, boot camp classes or biking, you limit the stress on one specific muscle group because different activities use muscles in slightly different ways.

6. Avoid all-out efforts until you build

7. Follow a training program and keep records If you really want to build back up to optimal fitness, it helps to establish a training plan and stick with it.

There are many training programs for all types of sports and having one is not only good motivation, but it helps keep you from doing too much too soon.

8. Cut yourself some slack If you took the winter off, don’t expect to be back to peak fitness in a week or two.

It’s OK to go slow and just enjoy being outside again.

There’s plenty of summer left, so don’t worry

about going a bit slower in the beginning.

9. Train with others at your fitness level If you can find a few people with the same fitness level and goals as you, it can help keep you progressing at a good pace.

Training with those who are farther along will only encourage you to overdo it, get injured or feel “behind” in your training.

Workouts with more fit people can be motivating and help you improve, but only after you have a good solid base to work with. Otherwise they can be harmful.

10. Create a

support system Having a strong support system made up of friends, family, a coach or a strong team is an important part of becoming a successful athlete. Spring training is an essential time to turn to your closest allies for motivation.

And don’t forget to have fun!

Keep in mind that spring training is a time for fun, light-hearted exercise.

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But sometimes the world’s problems can seem so overwhelming – and each person’s ability to solve them so limited – that “compassion fatigue” sets in.

Compassion fatigue is a phenomenon commonly found among people such as nurses, psychologists and first responders, says entrepreneur/ philanthropist Tim McCarthy, author of “Empty Abundance: Finding Meaning Through Mindful Giving.”

Even average people who volunteer for a worthy cause or provide care to a loved one can experience it, he said. And warding it off is important because compassion fatigue may lead to such symptoms as stress, anxiety, hopelessness and a negative outlook on life.

It’s the opposite of “helper’s high,” that euphoric feeling that can lift people psychologically when they perform acts of kindness.

There’s no sure-fire way of avoiding compassion fatigue, but McCarthy offers these suggestions that could help.

• Hold your compassion lightly and joyfully. Never take yourself too seriously, he adds. “It’s unlikely you will save the world any more than I will, but it is likely – no, it’s guaranteed – that if you only do what you can and do it gladly, adjusting as you learn from your mistakes, life’s moments of both joy and pain will be more fulfilling.”

• Unless you are trained for it, leave the direct service to the professionals. Some problems are best solved by those who have been properly trained. Not everyone has the right emotional makeup to deal with some of the intense suffering that goes on in the world.

That doesn’t mean sit it out and do nothing, he said. The rest of us can find plenty of ways to help, such as through donations or volunteering for duties that are more in line with our expertise or capabilities.

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38 ways yoga improves health Yoga can provide a plethora of healthy benefits, even though each person/participant benefits differently from their workout. Experts say if you just experience a couple or more of the different benefits mentioned below, it can improve your physical and mental health immensely. Remember to consult your doctor before any workout.

1. Improves your flexibility 2. Builds muscle strength 3. Perfects your posture 4. Prevents cartilage and joint breakdown 5. Protects your spine 6. Betters your bone health 7. Increases your blood flow 8. Drains your lymphs and boosts immunity 9. Ups your heart rate 10. Drops your blood pressure 11. Regulates your adrenal glands 12. Makes you happier 13. Finds a healthy lifestyle 14. Lowers blood sugar 15. Helps you focus 16. Relaxes your system 17. Improves your balance

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18. Maintains your nervous system 19. Releases tension in your limbs 20. Helps you sleep deeper 21. Boosts your immune system functionality

22. Gives your lungs room to breathe 23. Prevents IBS and other digestive problems 24. Gives you peace of mind 25. Increases your self-esteem 26. Eases your pain

27. Gives you inner strength 28. Connects you with guidance 29. Helps keep you drug free 30. Builds awareness for transformation 31. Benefits your rela-

tionships 32. Uses sounds to soothe your sinuses 33. Guides your body’s healing in your mind’s eye 34. Keeps allergies and viruses at bay 35. Helps you serve

others 36. Encourages self care 37. Supports your connective tissue 38. Uses the placebo effect, to affect change Source: www.yogajournal.com.

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Thinking about health Prices for medical airlifts can hit the stratosphere

By Trudy Lieberman Rural Health News Service

Not many of us think about needing air ambulances. We don’t dwell on that possibility, but for people hurt in car accidents or who live in smaller or rural communities without medical care at hand, being airlifted to a hospital can mean the difference between life and death.

Increasingly, the service also can mean the difference between getting well at a price you can afford or at a price that could push you over a financial cliff. Air ambulances have become the centerpiece of a nationwide dispute over balance billing, a practice that requires unsuspecting families, even those with good insurance, to pay a large part of the bill.

In Nebraska a woman who was injured when her van rolled on a gravel road found herself with a $44,000 air ambulance bill. Her insurance paid most of the bill. A North Dakota man who got a $67,300 bill from a company that transported his wife to the Mayo Clinic had to pay more than $50,000 out of pocket. In Ohio, a man filed for bankruptcy because he owed $22,000 to an air ambulance company, which had placed a lien on his home.

And so it goes in other states where patients have complained about balance billing, this particularly dark side of the

medical marketplace, which affects all health care services, not just air ambulances.

It works like this. You have health coverage, incur a medical bill, and assume the service is covered by your insurance, Medicare or Medicaid. Then comes the surprise! The bill isn’t covered because the provider is not in your insurer’s network. You’re on the hook for the entire amount.

Sometimes it’s impossible to tell if a provider belongs to a network or not. When you are wheeled into the operating room, are you going to ask the anesthesiologist if he or she belongs to the hospital’s network?

How many accident victims suffering from trauma are going to direct EMS workers to check if the air service is in or out of network before they’re lifted to a hospital?

You can also get stuck even if the ambulance company is in the network. An insurance payment may not come close to covering the cost.

“Rates ambulance companies charge private patients are much more than they are charging to Medicare or Medicaid patients,” says Chuck Bell programs director at Consumers Union, the non-profit publisher of Consumer Reports.

The industry argues that Medicare rates are too low and some patients have no insurance so only by charging

insured patients higher fees can they stay in business.

“The air ambulance industry has grown rapidly, and prices have shot up a lot with some companies trying to make a quick buck.”

For one large company the average bill went from about $17,200 in 2009 to $40,000 in 2014.

The problem with air ambulances is an example of the disorderly introduction of medical technology without any planning or regulation. Patients are trapped in the middle of a tug of war between insurers that want to keep payments low and air ambulance companies that are eager for profits.

To collect more revenue from privately insured patients, ambulance companies sometimes resort to aggressive collection practices asking for financial information from privately insured patients to assess which ones have assets they can go after, Bell explained.

One solution is to ban balance billing for the air ambulance industry and create a fee schedule for the entire marketplace, but that seems unlikely because of a 1978 federal law that deregulated the airlines and prohibited the federal government from regulating prices and schedules in the states.

North Dakota passed a law requiring those needing air ambulances to use a list of providers that are part of insurers’

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networks. One company sued, and the issue is tied up in court.

Other federal laws may also inadvertently prevent a national solution that would apply to all consumers no matter what kind of insurance they had.

The usual shopping advice doesn’t apply here. But you can check your insurance benefits and at least know if you are covered for these services.

You can look at a chart from the Kaiser Family Foundation that offers guidance about your state’s rules on balanced billing. And, you can make a lot of noise with state officials if you face one of these bills.

Some companies offer membership programs for a nominal fee that will pay some portion of the bills.

These cards, which are not insurance, may not cover the full cost, and you may be picked up by a service that doesn’t honor your card. And in an emergency are you going to look for your card and tell the EMS worker, “Hey, call this one?”

Have you had experience with balance billing? Write to Lieberman at trudy.lieberman@ gmail.com.

Healthy lifestyles for seniors

Diet and exercise are the cornerstones of a healthy life for seniors. Participating in regular exercise and adhering to a healthy diet can have a noticeable impact in general well-being.

Conditions such as osteoporosis, arthritis, heart disease, high blood pressure (hypertension), diabetes, high cholesterol, dementia, depression and some cancers can be prevented or more easily treated in seniors with good diet, exercise and other lifestyle modifications.

Important life style modifications other than diet and exercise to promote senior health include: Moderate alcohol use; smoking cessation; sun protection; routine dental care with brushing, flossing and regular dentist visits; regular primary care doctor visits and review of medication list, side effects, and drug interactions; involvement in health care decisions and development of advance directives; health care screening, preventive measures, and vaccinations (immunizations); eye doctor and foot doctor visits for individuals with diabetes; adequate sleep and good sleep hygiene; social activities and vacations.

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