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Election results announced By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com
TONICA — The unofficial results are in for the consolidated elections. Voter turnout was at 21.6 percent of the LaSalle County voters turning out Tuesday, April 7. Only two local races were contested in Tonica and Lostant, plus the voting for the Illinois
Valley Community College Board of Trustees. With three seats open on the Tonica village board, it was Dave Wiesbrock, Mike Supan Jr. and Bob Folty who wound up with seats. Vote totals for the elected officials were Wiesbrock and Supan with 98 votes each and Folty with 102 votes. Contender Art Folty received 26 votes in his bid for the seat.
There were also three seats open in the Lostant Community School District 425 Board, and those went to Mike Phillips with 96 votes, Cynthia Burcar with 74 votes and Quillard Skinner with 86 votes. Matthew Vincent lost his seat on the board with 42 votes. LaSalle County voters picked Melissa Olivero (8,306) and Everett Solon (6,092) over Isaiah Roberts (4,136) to sit on the Illinois
Valley Community College Board. Those tallies will be added to the figures from all eight counties in the community college district to arrive at the final winners. According to the unofficial results from the county clerks’ websites in Lee, DeKalb, LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam, Livingston, Grundy and Marshall counties, incumbents Olivero and Solon kept their seats with 11,394 and 7,977 votes, respectively. Roberts had 6,202 votes.
Lostant cracking down on dog owners By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com
LOSTANT — Even though there’s an ordinance already on the books, the Lostant Village Board is ramping up efforts to curb the problem of inconsiderate dog owners. Village workers went through the lot next to the village hall and collected about three gallons of dog excrement. Signs have now been placed in the lot, a measure board member Dave Mertes is not happy about. “We have a city ordinance that they can’t do it anyway,” Mertes said. “It doesn’t have to be posted.” “It doesn’t hurt anything to have a sign up,” police chief Darin Crask said. “It only helps our case should, and when, it goes to court.” The board reiterated it is taking an active stance. Anyone who is seen with a dog that leaves droppings and does not clean up after it will be fined. “Our response to citizens who have dogs on where they can walk their dog is, ‘That’s not our problem,’” village president Fred Hartenbower said. “They can walk it up and down the streets, but they have to have the baggie, the pooper-scooper, or whatever to clean up. That’s our position.” The village currently has a resident in court for violating the dog ordinance. In other action, the board: • Learned from board member Andy Forrest that K-9 officer Jake Graham was resigning effective Friday, April 17, to accept a full-time position elsewhere. The K-9 unit and police dog Ika will be returned to the community. Crask said he is keeping Ika at his residence until a final resolution to the situation is found. Crask is certified as a K-9 handler. In the meantime, other officers will pick up hours to cover shifts until a new K-9 officer is found. • Approved the renewal of the police contract with Hope Township. Lostant is offering a five year contract to provide police patrols. Under the new contract, Hope Township would receive 25 percent of the fines collected during those hours. Currently, Hope receives 33 percent.
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Janelle Bernardoni (left) explains her science project on “Wipes...Do They Wipe Away Germs?” to Faith Dauber and Logan Johnson. The three Tonica Grade School students were chosen to advance to the state level at the TGS Science Fair.
TGS advances to state level at science fair By Dixie Schroeder news@tonicanews.com
TONICA — From microbiology to human behavior, Tonica Grade School (TGS) students Janelle Bernardoni, Faith Dauber and Logan Johnson have it covered. The three TGS students earned their way to the state level of competition in the Illinois Junior Academy of Science fair. Karen Jones is the TGS science teacher. Each year, all TGS seventh- and eighthgrade students pick a project for the science fair as soon as school starts. They then work on it in class one to two days a week, preparing for the regional science fair at Northern Illinois University. In the regional event, students are required to produce a scientific written paper, a presentation board and a verbal presentation. Judges then visit each presentation, while students give their verbal presentation. The papers are judged separately. Bernardoni, Dauber
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IVCC releases lawsuit statement OGLESBY — Following closed session Thursday, April 9, the Illinois Valley Community College Board voted to drop its lawsuit against Putnam County and Marquis Energy LLC regarding the Marquis ethanol plant in Hennepin. During the open session following the closed session, board chairman Melissa Olivero, speaking for the board, released this statement: “In 2011 IVCC made the decision to attempt to correct a perceived ambiguity regarding a June 2006 enterprise zone agreement. This was the college’s first attempt to engage in an enterprise zone. At the time, the college made it as clear as they thought it could that IVCC would only abate taxes for property developments in the Bureau/Putnam Area Enterprise Zone that began construction after July 1, 2007. Construction of the Marquis Energy ethanol plant was under-
way by then and would have been ineligible for the abatement according to the college’s thinking. “After trying for more than six months to resolve the dispute amicably, the college was left with no choice but to go to court to correct the situation. There was a mistake, and the college tried to get it corrected. “At a time when the college needs all of its revenue streams to support high-quality instruction and vital support services, it is now clear that this case could drag on for years and further drain our education fund. Thus, the board of trustees has decided to drop its case against Marquis Energy LLC and Putnam County and focus on what we do best – teaching and learning. “We take pride in being a principled institution but at the same time, from a practical standpoint, we can no longer justify this continued expense.
Mark woman cited in accident
TONICA — A two-vehicle accident at 12:05 p.m. Saturday, April 11, resulted in a LaSalle County court date for a Mark woman. Ashley Bartman, 26, of Mark was cited for improper overtaking after she started to pass a vehicle that was slowing down to turn right into 357 Route 71 in Edens Town-
ship. Bartman struck a vehicle driven by Paul Seidel Jr., 44, of Oglesby. Jennifer Seidel, 39, of Oglesby was also a passenger in the vehicle. Both Bartman and Seidel Jr. were transported to Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru by Oglesby Ambulance. Bartman was released with a pending court date.
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ing windows and has holes in the roof, and the safety hazards the building poses. • Swore in board members Immel, Forrest and Chris Dose. The three board members were re-elected to their seats in the April 7 consolidated election. • Received the update on pump no. 4, which is awaiting state approval for replacement.
From Page 1 • Discussed the possibility of passing ordinances to eliminate eyesore problems in the village. Board member Jack Immel noted there are several properties in Lostant that had unkempt lawns and structural problems. A house was brought up that is miss-
Annual Convoy Against Cancer is May 2 LADD — The 2015 Convoy Against Cancer BIG Truck Show returns to Route 89/Main Street in Ladd. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 2. A convoy is defined as a group of vehicles traveling together for mutual support and protection — make sure everyone makes it through. “This convoy supports each other in a special way with a cure for cancer at the end of the route. The vehicles stay put, but the message still works!” said Phil Hocking, event organizer. The show is intended to offer vehicle owners and enthusiasts something different while benefiting a good cause — the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. With the help of the village of Ladd and Mayor Mike Grivetti, Route 89 will be rerouted so the vehicles will be displayed on Ladd’s Main Street, Ladd. There will be plenty of room to line the street with all makes and models of new and restored, BIG trucks. Truck cranes, fire trucks, wreckers, pick-ups and redi-mix trucks from Peo-
ria, Bloomington, Dixon, Princeton, Peru and all over the North Central Illinois area will be part of the show. A new addition to the line-up will be farm tractors — new and antique. All are welcome. “Last year one of our farmers brought a collection of antique Farmall International tractors, and the people really enjoyed them. We’ll be looking for some John Deere and Massey Fergusons to round out the display!” Hocking said. “There will be all makes and models of antique and new big trucks as well as pick-up trucks, too.” All entrants will receive a dash plaque donated by Graphic Electronics of Spring Valley. The truck registration fee is a donation to the American Cancer Society. Local businesses have donated door prizes and silent auction items ranging from toys to trucking essentials. In addition to lots of chrome and stacks, there will be entertainment for the whole family with music by DJ Gary Swanson, door prizes, a 50/50
drawing and a Relay For Life team bake sale. Event T-shirts will be for sale. Food will be provided by Torri’s and Softails. Admission to the show is free to the public. For entry and general information call 815-4888245, 815-894-2092 or bigtruckshow@hotmail. com. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. Hocking estimates roughly $38,000 has been raised throughout the past 12 years. He’s hoping the weather will cooperate and the draw of “home base” will bring out young and old to this year’s truck show. “Every dollar raised at the show will bring us a little closer to a cure for cancer,” he said. The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. For the most up-to-date cancer related information and to join the fight against cancer, call 800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
Legislation requires study of infrastructure for frack sand mining operations SPRINGFIELD — Legislation sponsored by State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Peru) to study the effect of frack sand mining operations coming online in and around LaSalle County was approved March 19 by the Senate Commerce and Economic Development Committee. “Because frack sand mining has been and continues to be a huge economic boom for our area, we must make sure our infrastructure can handle it,” Rezin said. “The trucks and equipment used for these mines are big and heavy. Our roads and bridges must be in good shape so we can continue to safely transport different materials and goods, and also make sure our families
using the same roads and bridges get to their destinations safely.” Rezin’s Senate Bill 1803 says the Illinois Department of Transportation must conduct a study on the effects of agricultural, manufacturing, mining and other industrial operations in LaSalle, DeKalb, Kendall, Grundy, Livingston, Woodford, Marshall, Putnam, Bureau and Lee counties. The Agency would then submit a report to lawmakers by Jan. 1, 2017, including impacts of road usage and traffic pattern disruptions by sand mine trucking companies; potential road improvement plans to alleviate the additional highway traffic caused by sand mine operations; and potential for adding
new railway traffic caused by sand mine operations. “Frack sand mining operations will only continue to increase in Illinois due to our abundance of resources,” Rezin said. “We must take a proactive approach now to make sure these counties have the infrastructure and funding they need to support the operations and the local communities’ needs.” Hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as “fracking,” is the process of using sand, water and sometimes gas mixtures to break into the underground rock formations hitting new oil and natural gas fields. Senate Bill 1803 now returns to the full Senate for further consideration.
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NCICG plans meeting on flood insurance program PERU — As part of updating the region’s multi-jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP), North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG) will be hosting an informational meeting on the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS). The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, in the Peru City Hall – Community Room at 1901 Fourth St., Peru. The meeting is open to the public. A representative of Insurance Services Office Inc. will be giving a presentation on the CRS and its benefits. The CRS is a voluntary incentive program that communities may participate in to reduce flood insurance premiums for homeowners. Com-
munities who participate in the CRS receive credit and are given a class rating based on mitigation activities that exceed minimum NFIP requirements. As an example of the benefits of the CRS, the city of Ottawa in LaSalle County has a Class 5 Rating that gives residents a 25 percent discount on flood insurance premiums. With flood insurance premiums across the county scheduled to increase annually starting on April 1 by 18-25 percent, participation in this program will be the only way communities can lower flood insurance premiums for homeowners. Following the CRS presentation, there will be a discussion on mitigation activities that communities have taken to reduce the impact of natural hazards.
The NHMP covers Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam, and Stark counties. In order to receive federal funding for pre-disaster mitigation funds, counties must have an adopted and approved Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) NHMP. The purpose of a NHMP is to identify the types of natural hazards that impact a jurisdiction, to assess each jurisdiction’s vulnerability to those hazards, and to formulate mitigation strategies that will lessen the severity of natural disasters by protecting human life and property. Every five years, plans must be reviewed and updated to remain active. For more information, contact Kendall Cramer at (815) 433-5830 or visit www.ncicg.org.
Fake Google emails open users to ID theft Google has more than 500 million active Gmail users, and unfortunately, hackers are trying to use the Google brand to scam and defraud consumers. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is issuing a warning to Google users about scam emails that may hit their inboxes. The scam works by receiving a message that appears to be about the user’s Google or Gmail account. The scam email either informs account holders that they have exceeded their email limit quota, or they have a deferred email. The fraudulent messages have a link in them with a request to click for more information. “These scammers pose as the Google team to make the emails look authentic,” says Steve J. Bernas, president/CEO of Better Busi-
ness Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois. “By clicking on the link, you will download malware that can search for your banking and personal information.” The BBB recommends the following tips to help spot fake emails from Gmail: • Check out the “From” field. Scammers have the ability to mask email addresses, making the message appear to come from a legitimate source. The “Google” emails aren’t actually from a @google. com address. • Watch for typos, strange phrasing and bad grammar. Scammers can easily copy a brand’s logo and email format, but awkward wording and poor grammar are typically giveaways that the message is a scam. The phrases “limit quota”
and “deferred email” are signs that the writer is purposely being vague or is not familiar with the English language, which should arouse suspicion. • Hover your cursor over URLs to reveal their true destination. Typically, the hyperlinked text will say one thing but the link will point somewhere else. Scammers either set up fake websites or hack into third-party sites and use them to host malware. • Watch for look-alike URLs. Be wary of sites that have the brand name as a subdomain of another URL (i.e. brandname. scamwebsite.com) or part of a longer URL (i.e. companynamecustomersupport.com). For more information, visit www.bbb.org or follow them on Facebook or Twitter.
TVFD holds April meeting TONICA — It was a fairly busy month for the Tonica Volunteer Fire Department in March. Fire chief Al Stremlau said there were 12 emergency calls during the month at its April meeting. Four of the calls were fires and eight were ambulance calls. No accidents were reported for the month. That brings the number of emergency calls so far in 2015 to 25 through March 30. Several donations of $100 or over were received during March. Donating were the Dauber Co., Eric Dauber and Jody Fogle, Rod Strack, Hiltabrand Farms, Robert Siemers, Tom Alleman, Roy Alleman, Mark Schmitt, Regina Leffelman, Adam Anderson, Dusty Freeman, Jack Ashley, Robert Hobneck, John Ernat, William Jaegle, Larry and Mary Hiester, Lukach Seed Co., Ronald Bangert, Larry and Mary Ellen Goodbred, Bill and Kim Puetz, William and Sandra Kummer, and Irene Martonchik. There were two monthly training sessions during March. Training at a rural house covered construction types, ladders, roof ventilation, command and accountability, Emergency Medical Services and rehabilitation, tool staging and support, and self-contained breathing apparatus. An additional training on blood borne pathogens and on-scene rehabilitation was completed by 31 members. Members also reviewed pending and approved standard operating guidelines.
Individual firefighters attended additional training sessions during the month. Stremlau and EMS training officer Woody Olson attended a fourhour training class in Lostant. The class covered leadership, accountability, culture and knowledge as they apply to emergency service providers. Olson and fire-rescue training officer Rick Turri attended a pipeline safety seminar held in LaSalle. Olson also attended an eight-hour hazardous materials class held in Spring Valley that was conducted by Illinois Fire Service Institute. Firefighter-EMT Alec McCleary participated in a four-hour MABAS Division 25 water rescue training class with Oglesby Water Rescue Team. Swift water re-certification swim, water entanglement drills, water rescues and boat monitoring were covered. McCleary and Olson completed an eight-hour Illinois Fire Service Institute class covering autism spectrum and similar disorders in emergency situations. McCleary completed a four-hour class on weapons of mass destruction terrorism awareness for emergency responders. The class curriculum was in accordance with National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center and Department of Homeland Security. Assistant chief Bill Gray completed injury prevention, emergency driving,
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Northern Partners Coop announces new project NCP will form long-term agreement with CHS on river terminals at Peru ST. PAUL, Minn. — CHS Inc., North America’s leading farmer-owned cooperative and a global energy, grains and foods company, and Northern Partners Cooperative, Mendota, announced CHS will build a 47,000ton capacity fertilizer warehouse with product blending capabilities that will be operated by Northern Partners Cooperative. In addition, the two companies will form a joint venture to build and operate a grain barge loading facility that will handle corn, soybeans and wheat for export through the CHS terminal at Myrtle Grove, La. Northern Partners Cooperative will use the terminals at Peru primarily to serve farmer-owners of its retail business with nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers and to facilitate grain handling. CHS will serve its nearby cooperative wholesale fertilizer and grain customers from
these facilities. “These new assets will give our member-owners direct access and ownership in the supply and distribution chain, bringing them a step closer to world markets,” Eric Anderson, general manager, Northern Partners Cooperative, said. “These new state-of-the-art facilities will help provide a more stable, dependable source of crop nutrients as well as a cooperative presence in the grain export market which will add value to our member-owners’ farming operations.” “We are pleased to partner with CHS, the nation’s leading cooperative in this venture. While we are very different in size, our core values are very similar. Both companies work to provide relevant, valuable products and services to member-owners,” Anderson said. Anderson also expressed gratitude to local government offi-
cials for their support and expertise. “We look forward to working with Mayor Scott Harl and the City of Peru to bring jobs and economic development to benefit the Illinois Valley, and we appreciate their many efforts to help us establish this new venture,” Anderson said. “CHS is always looking for strategic investments and partnerships that create additional growth opportunities for its farmer-owners and this agreement with Northern Partners Cooperative does just that,” Rick Dusek, CHS vice president, Ag Business, said. “It allows CHS to expand its grain origination with direct Illinois River access and it enables further growth of our fertilizer business by adding infrastructure that is critical to timely and reliable fertilizer supply and delivery.” Construction will begin early in 2015 and is expected to be completed in the spring of 2016. When the plant is operational, Anderson said approximately eight new employees will be hired.
Mautino alerts residents to tax scam activity SPRING VALLEY — With the April 15 tax filing date, state Rep. Frank Mautino is encouraging taxpayers to be on guard against scams involving false tax collection claims that can rob not only their wallets but their security and peace of mind. “Tax season brings out con artists who try to take advantage of many taxpayers’ rush to file by the deadline,” Mautino said. “It’s very important that residents are aware of the threats that exist and the methods that scammers use to defraud honest taxpayers.” According to recent Internal Revenue Service alerts, phone calls from scammers are on
the rise. The most commonly reported scam involves a call to taxpayers telling them that they owe money to the IRS which must be collected immediately over the phone using an electronic form of payment. If the target of the scam refuses, perpetrators frequently threaten legal action. Mautino cautions that taxpayers should not comply without first consulting an attorney. The IRS initiates contact with taxpayers by courier delivery service or by mail through the U.S. Postal Service, not by email or telephone. If a person receives correspondence from someone claiming to be from the IRS and is unsure of
its authenticity, Mautino recommends residents bring the correspondence to his district office in Spring Valley where members of his staff can contact the IRS to help determine if the claim is legitimate. “Attempts to defraud residents can be very elaborate and intimidating, so people should be careful to check that bills or invoices claiming to be from the IRS are legitimate,” Mautino added. “Anyone who has questions should contact my office for help.” Local residents may visit Mautino’s full-time constituent service office at 221 E. St. Paul St. in Spring Valley or call 815664-2717.
Bring out your green thumb By Dixie Schroeder
sity of Illinois Extension for Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam counties, said people who garden are usually happier with life. “I’ve done programs in the past at the hospital on basic therapy of gardening,” Barrett said. “It is relaxing to them. It’s therapeutic. It is mentally and physically great for you. Just getting out and walking around in the fresh air is a big help. If you are going to sit inside and sit in your recliner all day long, it is not going to be good for you. This is a great alternative.” For older Americans with health issues that make bending down difficult, Barrett said there are other ways to approach the hobby of gardening. “What we have done most of the time with the senior citizens’ homes where we set up gardens for them is that we use the raised beds. They can sit at the edge of the bed and reach in. They don’t have to bend over or crawl around,” he said. “Homebound people can do this as well.” Working in the garden
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Spring is officially here, and one particular group of folks are ready to get their green thumbs out. April is National Lawn and Garden Month. Gardeners can reap more than aesthetic benefits for their efforts. A number of studies have found people who garden can have improved mental and physical health. Lisa Barton of The Corner Garden in Tonica agrees that lawn and garden care can have multiple benefits. “Gardening is good for your mental health. It’s relaxing. People benefit from it just because it is relaxing,” Barton said. “Older folks that can’t do yoga, can’t workout; they can go out and work in the garden, and it is good mental and physical therapy for them.” One of the benefits from gardening and lawn care is improved satisfaction with life. Paul Barrett, program coordinator for the master gardener/master naturalist program at the Univer-
and taking care of your lawn is a great way to help with health problems like diabetes. “If diabetics are exercising and watching their carbs, they may not even need extra insulin. That is how much it helps,” Barrett said. “The produce that comes out of the garden is extremely healthy for them.” Another benefit for people who participate in lawn and gardening activities is that their sleep patterns become more regular. The exercise in these efforts can be extremely beneficial, according to Barrett. ‘It is not just gardening, it is the exercise that will do the exact same thing. Being out and gardening is getting both ways, mentally and physically. This extends to the sleep as well,” Barrett said. Barrett urges those who enjoy lawn and gardening to stay away from pesticides whenever possible. The organic gardening approach, he said, can make food safer and taste better for those who enjoy their fresh produce from the garden.
Mautino backs measure to notify parents about sex offenders near school bus stops Mautino is supporting House Bill 3634, which requires school districts to notify parents if registered sex offenders live within 500 feet of a school bus stop. Current law forbids sex offenders from residing within 500 feet of a school, park or playground, but no such protection is afforded to children waiting for transportation to school. According to the Illinois State Police, Bureau County is home to 38 registered sex offenders, while 185 live in LaSalle County and 70 reside in Livingston County. “The threat posed by sex-
SPRINGFIELD — Parents would be notified of dangerous sex offenders living near school bus stops under new legislation backed by state Rep. Frank Mautino. “Schools should be supportive, enriching places that families feel secure sending their children, and this must extend to the place where students start and end their days,” Mautino said. “Adding to the information that parents have about their community will allow them to make choices they deem appropriate to ensure that their kids are safe.”
ual predators is one that should never be underestimated,” Mautino said. “Their proximity to our kids is an unacceptable risk and we must continue to strengthen the laws that protect young people from them.” House Bill 3634 awaits consideration by the House Elementary and Secondary Education: School Curriculum and Policies Committee. Mautino represents the 76th District, which includes all or portions of Bureau, LaSalle, Livingston and Putnam counties.
Meeting Calendar April 22 Lostant Grade School Board, 6 p.m., Lostant Grade School Boardroom. Tonica Grade School Board, 7 p.m., Tonica Grade School library.
Rezin receives award for flood prevention efforts BLOOMINGTON — State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Peru) has been honored by a statewide group for her work to help Illinois residents plan for and protect themselves from flooding, and for her support of legislation addressing floodplain issues. The 38th District senator received the Illinois Association for Floodplain and Stormwater Management (IAFSM) Legislation Award at the organization’s annual conference March 13 in Bloomington. The award honors an Illinois lawmaker or local official for his or her efforts in floodplain issues. “I am so honored and humbled to receive this recognition,” Rezin said.
“I can’t stress enough that it’s a team effort to prevent flood losses. I want to thank everyone around the 38th Senate District who is taking a proactive approach, so we are better prepared when waters start to rise along our rivers and streams.” In 2014, Rezin established the Illinois Valley Flood Resiliency Alliance (IVFRA) to get communities together to learn more about how to prevent flooding, how to coordinate people and materials during a flood and the best practices of cleanup and recovery. It also educates communities in floodplain management by joining established state and federal orga-
nizations, certifying key people as floodplain managers and adopting higher regulatory standards. The IVFRA is also working on securing grant funding right now for flood-fighting materials. “Having local flood-fighting experts, the newest flood-fighting material, and having each community on the same page will go a long way the next time flood waters are imminent,” Rezin said. “It will also save local governments, municipalities, infrastructure and people a lot of money. I am confident our flood alliance will help keep our neighborhoods and infrastructure dry and also save lives.”
Rezin was nominated for the legislation award by Mary Lou Kalsted who chairs the Community Rating System Users Group for the Illinois Association of Floodplain and Stormwater Managers. Kalsted also worked for the village of Lisle for 33 years, including the last 10 years as stormwater administrator. “Without the strong encouragement and political support from Senator Rezin, the coalition would not have come to be,” Kalsted wrote in her nomination letter. “She was able to look at flooding across her district, and bring together the numerous municipalities and counties who deal with it
repeatedly. Her efforts on behalf of her district have made a huge difference for life along the rivers. Participating communities now understand that their own actions have a direct impact on sister communities up and down stream.” Rezin took a proactive regional approach to flood fighting after the flood in 2013 cost LaSalle and Grundy counties more than $150 million. “The state of Illinois has the largest collection of inland bodies of water and rivers in the continental United States,” Rezin said. “Twelve percent of surface in Illinois is mapped as a flood plain. It’s not a matter of if we will have
another flood, but when we will have another flood.” “After the flooding in the spring of 2013, Senator Rezin worked with other area legislators and asked communities in her district what steps could be taken to reduce flood losses,” Kalsted wrote in her nomination letter. “Based on the results and working with the IAFSM Floodplain Management Committee, Senator Rezin took the lead and contacted communities in her district and set up an organizational meeting. Since then, five counties and 18 communities from the 38th District have formed a coalition to prevent, fight and mitigate flooding.”
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TUMC will host free meal on April 25 TONICA — The Tonica United Methodist Church will host a communitywide free meal from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the church, 423 E. Wauponis St. in Tonica. The event is sponsored by Little Angels, a community relief mission for children. The meal includes bar-
becue, chips and drink. The TUMC Puppet Team and the God Rod Team will be performing, and information and early sign-up will be available for this summer’s vacation Bible school. For more information, call 815-442-3621 or email tonicaumc@tonicacom. net.
Tumbling team to host fundraiser on April 28 PERU — The Illinois Valley Tumbling and Trampoline Team will host a fundraiser dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at Stone Jug Barbecue, 1920 Fourth St., Peru. The menu includes pulled pork, baked beans, hash brown casserole and coleslaw. The meal is also
available as carry-out for only $12. The event is open to presale tickets only, which are available at the YMCA front desk, 300 Walnut St., Peru. The fundraiser supports the team as it travels to national competition in South Dakota in June.
Lostant church will host speaker Dean Braxton LOSTANT — The public is invited to “experience heaven” as guest speaker Dean Braxton will be at the River of Destiny Church, 420 W. Second St. in Lostant. He will speak at 7 p.m. Friday, April 17; at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 18; and at 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, April 19. Dean Braxton died for one hour and 45 minutes. When Braxton died, he went to heaven. He saw family members,
angels that are assigned to us, prayers in heaven and much more. He saw Jesus Christ and was able to speak with Him. Today Braxton is called the “Miracle Man” after having been supernaturally healed of 29 serious medical conditions. He has appeared on Sid Rod’s It’s Supernatural, The Biography Channel and the 700 Club. For more information, call 815-368-8117 or 815488-7888.
UTICA — Celebrations 150 will be the site of unlimited chocolate tasting, a silent auction and a 2:30 p.m. live auction which will feature a variety of items including autographed sports memorabilia, an overnight stay at the Cottages at Heritage Harbor with kayak rentals from Quest Watersports, a P. Buckley Moss print of the popcorn wagon, White Sox and Blackhawks bag sets, one year free ice cream cones or sundaes and a freshwater pearl with 14 K gold beading necklace and bracelet set ... and more. It’s part of the eighth annual “Nothing’s Sweeter than a Child” chocolate sampling and auctions sponsored by LaSalle County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 19. Silent auction items feature admissions to zoos, sporting events, a Shipshewana bus trip, water park, museums, stage productions, bowling packages, restaurant gift certificates, girls’ Harley Davidson bicycle, hair salon coupons and products, children’s books and stuffed animals and many more. Raffles include 50/50, a sandbox with sand and toys and a lottery wreath. This year’s vendor samplings include a variety of chocolate specialties from 27 different vendors including 9th St. Pub, Mary Kay Sadnick, Dawn Haggard, Dove Discovery, four Star Restaurant, Café on Main, Country Catering, Covered in Chocolate, Cunningham’s Candies, Festivities Unlimited, Flutterby Gourmet
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Mr. and Mrs. Aloysius (Rita) Kunkel of 113 N. 16th Road, Lostant, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at the Kunkel home. The event will be hosted by their children. It is requested that gifts be omitted. Aloysuis Kunkel and the former Mary Rita Ehrnthaller were married April 22, 1950, in St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Toluca. Their attendants were Kathleen Schmidt, Cecelia Schwab (now deceased) and Sister Teresa Kunkel. Flower girls were Barbara (Ehrnthaller) Klahre and Mary Pat (Schwab) Bryant. Groomsmen were August Kunkel Jr. (now deceased), Richard Kunkel and Lawrence Kunkel. Ushers were Raymond Ehrnthaller (now deceased), Joseph Ehrnthaller (now deceased), Joseph Kunkel and Eugene Kunkel. Altar boys were Chris Kunkel and Ken Kunkel. They are the parents of 14 children, John (Linda) Kunkel of Auro-
ra, George (Rochelle) Kunkel of Naperville, Thomas (Laurel) Kunkel of Lostant, Andrew (Debra) Kunkel of Seatonville, Rosemary (James) Wall of Granville, Virginia (Steven) Jesiolowski of Hollowayville, Stephen (Mary) Kunkel of Lostant, Charles (Laurie) Kunkel of Normal, Paul (Debra) Kunkel (now deceased) of Peru, Christina (Timothy) Corcoran of Ottawa, Daniel (Maria) Kunkel of Plainsboro, N.J., William Joseph Kunkel (deceased at infancy), Elizabeth (Herman) Emmerling of Spring Valley and Dennis (Amy) Kunkel of Rochester, Minn. They also have 45 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Al was a farmer. Rita is a homemaker and raised 13 children. They are members of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Lostant, the Women of St. John’s and the Henry chapter of Knights of Columbus. They are charter members of the McNabb American Legion and Auxiliary.
Alzheimer’s support group to meet PERU — The Alzheimer’s Caring Friends support group for caregivers, family and friends will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at the Red Cross office, located at 1530 Fourth St. in Peru.
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Menus and Activities Lostant Grade School Breakfast April 20 — Biscuits and gravy, cereal, yogurt or toast, juice, fruit, milk. April 21 — Toaster pastry, cereal, yogurt or toast, juice, fruit, milk. April 22 — Honeybuns, cereal, yogurt or toast, juice, fruit, milk. April 23 — Doughnut, cereal, yogurt or toast, juice, fruit, milk. April 24 — Apple cinnamon bar, cereal, yogurt or toast, juice, fruit, milk. Lunch April 20 — Chicken nuggets, tater tots, sidekick, milk. April 21 — Ham and cheese sandwich, chips, carrots with ranch, Mandarin oranges, milk. April 22 — Fettuccine Alfredo, mixed vegetables, tropical fruit, milk. April 23 — Pepperoni pizza, green beans, fruit cocktail, milk. April 24 — BBQ rib patty, rice, corn, gelatin, milk. Activities April 22 — 6 p.m., school board meeting.
Tonica Grade School Breakfast April 20 — Oatmeal with dried fruit, chocolate chips, brown sugar, cereal, yogurt or
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Bridges Senior Center April 20 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 10 a.m., sewing circle; 12:45 p.m., Bingo; 1:30 p.m., open cards. April 21 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 10 a.m., Soldiers’ Angels; 5 p.m., grandparents raising grandchildren support.
April 22 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 10:15 a.m., intermediate computer class. April 23 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 12:45 p.m., Bingo; 1:30 p.m., open cards. April 24 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 1 p.m., open Wii bowling.
Putnam County Community Center April 20 — Herb and garlic chicken, potato wedges, green beans, fruit juice, dinner rolls. April 21 — Creamed chicken on biscuits, mixed vegetables, bread and butter, dessert, fruit juice. April 22 — Roast beef on wheat bread, vegetable beef soup with crackers, applesauce, fruit juice. April 23 — Western roundup casserole, tossed salad, tortilla chips and salsa, fruit juice, dessert. April 24 — Baked fish, au gratin potatoes, peas, banana, bread and butter. For reservations, call 800-757-4579 24 hours in advance of the day’s meal. The menu is subject to change. Meals are available to senior citizens 60 plus at no cost but donations are appreciated. The meal program is partly funded by donations so they have a suggested donation of $5 per meal. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.
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