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Taking a gamble There’s gold in them there slots By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com
Editor’s note: This is the first in a three-part series on video gaming in Illinois; how it works, where the money goes and who can benefit from allowing video gaming in their establishments. From its beginning in July 2009, video gaming in Illinois has been growing steadily. In 2014, state coffers took in almost $165 million from individuals playing the machines. That figure is just the tip of the iceberg compared to overall totals for video gaming terminals (VGTs). The nuts and bolts of Illinois’ video gaming The state allows up to five terminals per establishment, and the number of terminals in the state went up by almost 33 percent during the year.
In January 2014, 14,426 machines were operating in 3,527 establishments. By year’s end, 19,182 terminals filled 4,675 businesses, an average of 4.1 terminals per location. How much money has gone into the terminals statewide? According to the Illinois Gaming Board, more than $8.24 billion was fed into the terminals in 2014, with a payout of more than $7.5 billion — an overall payout rate of 92 percent. Illinois requires a minimum payout rate per machine of 80 percent. The nearly $660 million left over after payouts to VGT players is divided four ways. Using the rounded figure, the VGT profits would be separated by percentage like so: Local municipalities — towns and counties where the VGTs are located — get 5 percent of the total, which statewide amounted to $33 million. The state receives 25 percent
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Keep your mind on the road April is Distracted Driving Awareness month By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding drivers to travel safely and avoid distracted driving. “As travel increases with the warming weather, I encourage everyone to put away their cell phones while they are behind the wheel and focus on the task at hand: Driving safely,” said White. “Studies show that distracted driving contributes significantly to otherwise preventable fatal crashes.” “Distracted driving is more than just texting or using your phone,” LaSalle County Chief Deputy Mike Renner said. “Anything Vol. 141 No. 20 One Section - 8 Pages
that takes your vision off the road or causes you to focus on something other than driving is distracted driving.” Technology has increased rapidly in recent years and Renner said that has led to an increase in distracted driving. “We didn’t have cell phones 20 years ago,” Renner said. “Now we have smartphones and MP3 players and these can distract drivers with incoming calls or texts.” According to a study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, texting while driving is six times more dangerous than drunk driving. Texting drivers are also 23 times
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Seeing the world differently Tonica Grade School fourth-grade student Anneliese Bangert likes to take a different look at the world once in a while. Bangert was showing off her climbing skills at recess on one of the first warm days of spring. Tonica Grade School dismisses for the summer on June 2.
Tonica approves force main bid By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com
TONICA — The Tonica Village Board approved an intent to award a bid for the new force main to Opperman Construction at its Monday, April 20, meeting. Opperman’s bid of $318,950 was lower than bids from J.W. Ossola, Caron Construction and G.A. Rich. “The bids are a little bit higher than last time, but there were a couple changes we added on,” Village Engineer Jack
Kusek said. “This will be covered with grant funds, and the project is well within the budget. In fact, in order to 100 percent optimize the cost of the grant, we would still need to come up with more work. We would have to spend another $60,000 to $90,000 to use up all the funds.” The amount has to be approved by the state before it can be awarded. The force main will increase the flow in the lift station and prevent water from the system from overflowing into the
creek due to heavy water volume. The board also discussed ways to bring more business to town, much of which centered on the Village Inn property. Village President Kevin Sluder said he knew there had been an inquiry into the site but the deal has yet to be completed. “We need to do whatever we can to get somebody to come into town, and ideally it’d be great if someone went to the corner,” Sluder said. He said the holding company that owns the
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Tonica Village Attorney Bob Steele (left) administers the oath of office to new Tonica Village Board member Mike Supan. Supan and re-elected board members Dave Wiesbrock and Bob Foltynewicz were sworn in before the village board meeting Monday, April 20.
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to the recent businesses building in Oglesby. “One of the problems is the city doesn’t have any land that we can say, ‘Here, this is some land and we can work with you on it,’” Sluder said. “Right now, we’re dependent on the people who own that land and if they want to sell it. Honestly, all we have is that corner out there. That’s it.” The board discussed an earlier idea of purchasing the Village Inn site to help ensure a revenue-producing business comes in. One of the board’s concerns is the site might be sold to someone for private use and no longer be able to contribute revenues to the village. The village can use some of the money that is being earmarked for the new sewer plant. According to Sluder, the TIF lawyers said only 70 percent of that money can be used for the plant since only 70 percent of the village will be serviced by it. In other action, the board: • Voted to retain Echols and Associates as audi-
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TONICA — The cannon shelter in Tonica is about to get a neighbor to the west. Brian Obermiller of Obermiller Kustom Fabrication addressed the Tonica Village Board with plans to build a new building that would end within five feet of the shelter. The park shelter actually extends into Obermiller’s property. The pole building would end up being 57 inches from the shelter. Plans for the building have been in the making for about a year and a half, according to Obermiller. “I need another building for my business, and I need to get as much room as I can get on property that I own. What I intend to do is build the building the size I need,” Obermiller said. “It will end up 7 and a half feet from the property line, but still comes close to the shelter. Just being proactive, I figured I’d bring this to you first and make sure it’s a good compromise for everybody.” While the board was in favor of the building, Village Attorney Bob Steele told the members permission wasn’t needed since there was no variance involved in the construction because the planned construction is within village ordinance. “I’m all for business expanding, and we don’t want to put too many constraints on our businesses,” Board President Kevin Sluder said. tors for the 2014-15 audit at a cost of $5,450. • Awarded the village mowing contract to Chris Cofoid for the summer at a cost of $275 per mowing. • Directed Tonica Police Chief Dave Woolford to price a new squad
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of the income for its share, the aforementioned $165 million. The owner of the machines and the owner of the establishment split the remainder down the middle for 35 percent each; roughly $231 million each statewide. The online application form for a license to have a VGT in an establishment is 10 pages of fill-in-theblanks that covers type of the establishment, names on the license, financial status of the business and the licensees, liquor license number and expiration date, any felony record and more. The site also says it will time out after one hour of inactivity, so applicants need to have all their information handy before they start. While there’s no application fee, there are annual fees for technicians, machine owners and VGT establishments. As a participating establishment, the Illinois Gaming Board charges a $100 license fee per year. There’s also a per machine license fee of $100, so carrying the full number of terminals costs $600 in state licensing fees per year. Many local municipalities will also ask for annual license fees ranging around $30 in the Bureau-LaSalle-Putnam County area.
ration owns 21 casinos nationwide, including the Par-A-Dice Casino where Illinois’ new pastime has had a definite impact on the company’s sole Illinois outlet. “There have been other states with video gaming, but Illinois is a unique monster,” Strow said. “They’ve gone well beyond what they were supposed to.” Strow said video gaming hasn’t created that many more gamblers, but it has changed where they go to gamble. “Why drive to the casino when you can play down at the bar?” he said. Illinois’ video gaming law is a large part of the problem facing casinos in and around the state. While the law states establishments must either be a fraternal organization, a truck stop or sell liquor, gaming parlors have sprung up by making use of a loophole. By acquiring a liquor license and keeping a small selection of beer and wine in the building, parlors are able to take advantage of the liquor sales provision. Legislation was introduced in mid-2014 that would have placed a restriction on the liquor sales definition to only include establishments that made at least 60 percent of their revenue from food and liquor sales. The bill passed through both houses of the Illinois General Assembly on June 27 and went to then Gov. Pat Quinn’s office, where it promptly disappeared. As of press time, the measure defining liquor sale qualifications has yet to be reintroduced in the Illinois General Assembly. Whether it returns, and whether Gov. Bruce Rauner will sign it, are questions currently left unanswered. Strow said he’s also worried about the lack of support for problem gamblers. “Casinos have a system in place. If a customer realizes he has a gambling problem, he can voluntarily place his name and information on a list. If the person ever goes to a casino afterwards, the system will not allow him to play and helps keep his problem in check,” Strow said. “Video terminals can’t do that. There’s no protection there.”
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Obituary Jeanne Alleman GRANVILLE — Jeanne Lorraine Anderson Alleman, 85, of Granville died Sunday, April 19, 2015, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Jeanne was born Nov. 21, 1929, in Spring Valley to Nels Peter and Eda Amelia Anderson. She married Darrell Foster Alleman on Jan. 14, 1951. They enjoyed a wonderful 64 years of marriage. She graduated from Hopkins High School, Class of 1947, and was the class Alleman president all four years. She received her associate’s degree from Illinois Valley Community College and a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University in 1969. Jeanne was a second-grade teacher and taught at Granville Grade School, Hopkins Elementary and Swaney Grade School. She also worked at Moews Seed Co., Westclox and the Census Bureau. An excellent vocalist, Jeanne sang at numerous weddings, funerals, ballgames and other events. As a junior and senior in high school, she won first place singing at state. Jeanne also won two state oratorical competitions. Jeanne was active in American Indian archeology and an avid arrowhead collector. She also conducted bird identification research for the Audubon Society through Project Feeder Watch at Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Jeanne served on the Putnam County School Board for 12 years. She volunteered for the Putnam County Republicans and the Marshall/Putnam Fair. She was a member of the Putnam County Historical Society and co-authored the book “A Putnam County History for Young People.” She was also a member of the Putnam County Conservation Board, and was instrumental in creat-
ing an early 20th century school room exhibit at the Putnam County Agricultural Museum in Hennepin. She was a member of Psi Omega Volunteer Women’s Club and was a 4-H Club leader. Jeanne was also co-founder of Alleman Field of Dreams, on which local softball and baseball teams are invited to play or practice. In recognition of her many lifelong volunteer efforts, the state of Illinois awarded her the Gallery of Ageless Achievement Award in 1999. Survivors include her husband, Darrell Alleman of Granville; two sons, Kimrey Darrell Alleman of Magnolia and Scott William (Dianne) Alleman of Granville; two daughters, Debra Lynn (Dennis) Kimme of Mahomet and Janeen Roxanne (J.R.) Chance of Peoria; two sisters, Gladys Bishop of Sterling and Agnes Anderson of Granville; nine grandchildren, Kyle Kimme, Bradley Kimme, Benjamin Alleman, Krista Kimme, Douglas Alleman, Roxanna Anderson, Gregory Alleman, Kevin Alleman and Katherine Alleman; and seven great-grandchildren, Keegan Taylor, Connor Kimme, Logan Kimme, Liam Alleman, Ezekiel Anderson, Ava Kimme and Ariah Anderson. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Edna Middleton. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 24, at the First Lutheran Church in Granville with Pastor Ann Ziegert officiating. Burial will be at the Magnolia Cemetery in Magnolia. Visitation was held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren. Contributions may be directed to the Anderson-Alleman Educational Scholarship Fund at Putnam County High School. Online condolences may be made to her family at www.dcfunerals.com.
White announces Emerging Writers competition Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White announced entry forms are available for the 11th annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award. “We created the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition to promote creative writing and provide an outlet for talented writers,” White said. “Great poems have the ability to enrich and enhance our lives, and I am looking
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forward to discovering talented new poets with this year’s competition.” The competition is open to Illinois residents age 18 and over. Entries must be postmarked by Tuesday, June 30. Forms and other information may be found at http://illinoiscenterforthebook.org. For more information, contact Bonnie Matheis at 217-5582065 or bmatheis@ilsos.net.
text before you pull back onto the road if it’s that important,” Renner said. “The best thing you can do to reduce your chances of distracted driving is take care of all your stuff before you start driving. Make sure you’ve taken care of all your phone calls
before you get behind the wheel. Make those texts then, and set your radio before you pull onto the street. If something comes to you along the way, ask yourself, ‘Can it wait until I get there?’” On Jan. 1, 2014, the state law banning hand-
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nities and believe everyone has the right to live wherever they can afford to live,” said Tom Guttilla, 2015 president of the Illini Valley Association of Realtors. “It is important to take time to recognize Fair Housing Month in order to promote awareness about fair housing laws, diversity, and inclusion in our communities. Realtors are committed to upholding these laws and to work tirelessly to offer equal professional services to everyone.” In celebration of Fair Housing month, the Illini Valley Association of Realtors Equal Opportunity in Housing Committee is sponsoring two major events. The first is a program on Fair Housing: “How Your Government Works for You – The
Consumer” presented by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s Office. And immediately following all local mayors and village presidents are invited to sign proclamations proclaiming April as Fair Housing Month from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, in IVCC’s Community Technology Center, Room 124. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. The event is free and open the public. To register ahead or for more information, call the Illini Valley Association at 815224-1868. In addition, the public can look forward to “Open House” weekend, which is scheduled for April 18 –19 showcasing homes for sale throughout the area by Illini Valley Association of Realtor member brokers.
Archer Daniels Midland adds $25,000 to 4-H animal science scholarship fund Illinois 4-H members pursuing advanced education in animal science will benefit from a donation to the Illinois 4-H Foundation. Archer Daniels Midland Co. recently donated $25,000 to the Foundation to support the Superior Young Producer Award college scholarship program. Each year, 25 $1,000 college scholarships are awarded to 4-H and FFA members who excel in beef, sheep, swine, dairy and equine knowledge. A contest, held at the Illinois State Fair annually, tests youth on their project knowledge through such competitive events as judging contests, skill stations, management tests, meat identification tests
and quality assurance testing. The Top 5 contestants in each species receive a $1,000 college scholarship. “The Illinois 4-H Foundation is proud to steward this donation on behalf of animal science education for youth in Illinois,” said Angie Barnard, executive director of the Illinois 4-H Foundation. “This donation will help ensure the continuation of the Superior Young Producer Scholarship program.” Since 1954, the Illinois 4-H Foundation has raised funds from individuals, corporations and organizations to supplement state and county 4-H programs. The donation was given through ADM Cares. ADM Cares is a social investment
program that directs funds to initiatives and organizations that drive meaningful social, economic and environmental progress worldwide. The program comprises three distinct focus areas: Supporting the responsible development of agriculture, improving the quality of life in ADM communities and fostering employee giving and volunteer activities. If you have questions or need more information please call University of Illinois Extension, Bureau-LaSalle-Marshall-Putnam Unit at 309364-2356. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the Illinois Valley Community College campus.
held phone usage while driving took effect. In the law’s first year, more than 37,000 drivers were convicted for texting, talking or dialing on their handheld devices. “When it first started, we tried to give warnings as much as possible,” Renner said. “We wanted to educate people and get them
used to not using their phones. During the last two months, we’ve written maybe 15 tickets. “It’s important we start educating kids when they’re young about the responsibilities of distracted driving,” Renner said. “If parents follow the rules — and hopefully they do — that sets up
a pattern and it becomes a learned behavior. Years ago, nobody wore seatbelts. Over time, it’s become natural from kids watching their parents set an example. The same is true for distracted driving.” Shaw Media Service reporter Zita Henneberry contributed to this story.
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Illinois to receive federal specialty crop grants Applications for funds due May 1 SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is now accepting proposals for federal specialty crop grants. The agency has been notified Illinois will receive more than $600,000 and was instructed to begin the proposal selection process. “For many Illinoisans, specialty crops not only provide vital nutrition, but also are a primary source of income,” Director Philip Nelson said. “The fruits, vegetables and nuts grown on our state’s farmland will provide Illinois families with access to fresh, healthy food. In addition to the availability of Illinois-grown produce, these grants can help enhance a grower’s profitability and sustainability.” The funds will come
from the Specialty Crop Block Grant program in the Farm Bill. They are available for projects that solely enhance the competitiveness of Illinois-grown specialty crops in either domestic or foreign markets. Projects that benefit a particular commercial product or provide a profit to a single organization, institution or individual are ineligible. Farmers’ markets, roadside stands and community-sponsored agriculture programs should consider submitting proposals to the USDA’s Farmers’ Market and Local Food Promotion Program. The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service defines specialty crops as “fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits and horticulture and nursery crops (including floriculture).” According to the 2012 Census of Agriculture,
more than 106,000 acres of Illinois farmland are devoted to growing specialty crops on more than 3,200 farms. Illinois is the nation’s leading producer of pumpkins and horseradish and ranks in the top ten in acreage of cantaloupes, green peas, lima beans and sweet corn. Illinois also is home to a flourishing grape and wine market with 1,197 acres of farmland dedicated to growing grapes on 421 farms. Sales of all specialty crops in Illinois, including nursery and greenhouse sales, totaled almost $470 million in 2012. The IDOA will accept grant proposals until 4 p.m. May 1. Requests for proposal packets and additional information about the program can be found online at the department’s website at www.agr.state.il.us. For more information, call 217-524-9129.
IVCH promotes Schaefer PERU — Jim Schaefer has been appointed vice president of physician and outpatient services at Illinois Valley Community Hospital. A resident of Peru, Schaefer had been director of physical rehabilitation services at IVCH since 2008 and director of the hospital’s CareToday urgent care clinic since 2012. He began his IVCH career in 2006 as a staff physical therapist. Before moving to the Illinois Valley, Schaefer
was a co-owner of and physical therapist for Twin Rivers Physical Therapy in Moline. Earlier, he Schaefer had been the lead physical therapist of the skilled nursing unit at Trinity Medical Center in Rock Island. Schaefer holds a master of science degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Des Moines University. His
undergraduate degree is from Northern Illinois University. He is a member of the Illinois Valley Sunrise Rotary Club and the LaSalle-Peru High School Foundation Board. He is also involved in numerous community activities, including the founder and head coach of the Illinois Falcons Youth Track Club, an active member of the Starved Rock Runners Club and a member of the Cops4Cancer application committee.
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LOSTANT — On April 1, the Lostant Grade School fifth- through eighthgrade students took a field trip to Marquis Energy near Hennepin. After arriving, the groups split into two smaller groups. One went on a tour of the plant with the plant manager and president of Marquis Energy, Jason Marquis. Students walked through the plant and saw the
making of ethanol from start to finish. They made a stop in the control room where every step of the process is monitored through computers. The tour ended when the students saw huge piles of dry distillers grain. While one group was touring the plant, the other group was in the board room learning about the history of Marquis Energy from Dana Gustafson. She presented a PowerPoint about the building of the plant.
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Library program offers in-depth look at Illinois LASALLE — The LaSalle Public Library’s summer theme this year is “Summer Road Trip.” Adult programming will feature five unique programming events, beginning with Illinois historian John Lynn’s entertaining road trip tour of Illinois towns, scheduled at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 14. Lynn is currently on his second tour of the 2,400 Illinois towns that he visited and photographed 28 years ago. Audiences will find out about then and now, as they experience the charms, traditions and personalities of Illinois places. Lynn, a Peoria resident, has photographed all 2,400 Illinois cities, villages and towns. He has hiked,
biked and canoed enough historic and scenic trails, roads and rivers in North America and Britain to circle the globe. These experiences and the insights they provided have been shared with more than 4,000 audiences in three countries. This program, made possible through the Alwin C. Carus Trust, is free and open to the public. The library is located at 305 Marquette St. in LaSalle and is Americans with Disabilities Act compliant and welcoming. If a patron wishes to attend the event and has special needs because of a disability, contact Donna Blomquist at 815-223-2341 to discuss arrangements.
O’Brien elected treasurer of IVCC Student Government Association OGLESBY — Becca Herrmann of Spring Valley has been elected president of the Illinois Valley Community College Student Government Association following recent sophomore elections. Vice president is Katie Destri, also of Spring Valley. Austin Burnette of Mendota was elected student trustee, Cody O’Brien of Lostant was elected treasurer, and Vanessa Olivares of Spring Valley was elected secretary. Travis Sauers of Streator was elected sophomore
representative, and Kaitlin Raineri of Peru and Monica Leonard of Mendota were elected to the sophomore programming board. A total of 183 ballots were cast. “I was very pleased with this year’s election. It is always nice to have contested races because it shows that students really want to be involved and care about IVCC,” said Cory Tomasson, student activities coordinator. “I am excited to work with this new group of individuals to help carry out their ideas and plans.”
Area students recognized at IVCC awards banquet OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College recently held the 48th annual student academic awards banquet in the gym. Among the 129 students honored were Thomas J. McCormack scholars Tiernan Ebener of Peru, Kaleb Pytel of LaSalle, Carly Haywood of Ottawa, Lauren Urbanowski of Peru and Danae Ross of rural Princeton. McCormack scholars maintained a minimum 3.75 grade point average in at least 14 semester hours over three consecutive semesters. Among the students recognized for earning GPAs of 3.75 or higher in 12 or more hours for three consecutive semesters were
Megan Fitzgerald of Lostant and Stephen Ebener and Ryan Salz of Tonica. Among the students achieving GPAs of 3.25 or higher in 12 or more hours for two consecutive semesters included Teresa Lehr of Cedar Point. Keynote speakers were criminal justice and forensic science instructor Dr. Rebecca Donna, winner of the 2015 Stephen Charry Award for Teaching Excellence, and honors program students Leigha Pastorik and Micaela McGinley, both of Ottawa. Mark Grzybowski, associate vice president for student services, gave the introduction and President Jerry Corcoran gave the welcome.
Jenna Breit signs with Lincoln College LASALLE — Jenna Breit, a LaSalle-Peru Township High School senior, committed to play soccer at Lincoln College on Thursday, April 16. “Soccer is a major part of my life, and I now get the opportunity to live my dream of playing for a college team,” Breit said. “I’m very excited to be going to Lincoln College in the fall to further my education and to reach my goal of becoming a social worker.” Breit started playing soccer at L-P when the school still only offered a co-ed team, but during her junior year she helped with the creation of the high school’s first official girls soccer team. “From being the first girl to ever score a goal for the Lady Cavs to now being the first one to get recruited to play college soccer, LPTHS has shaped me into the athlete I am today. I would like to thank all the coaches that have helped me become
wa campuses. Summer/ fall schedules are available on campus, at Ottawa Center, 321 W. Main St., select local grocers and online at www.ivcc.edu/schedules. To register online, students need a WebAdvisor account. For help in setting up the account,
the player that I am. I am very excited to see what my future as a Lincoln Lynx has to offer me,” she said. L-P soccer coach Ryan Duffy said, “It’s a proud moment for Jenna and a proud first for our girls soccer team – which Jenna played a
huge role in building. Jenna’s tireless work ethic and positive attitude are what set her apart and are what make me certain that she will succeed at Lincoln. She’s been an exemplary leader to our team, and her efforts have truly paid off.”
Grand opening of Heritage Center is April 26 UTICA — On Sunday, April 26, the LaSalle County Historical Society will celebrate the grand opening of the Heritage Center, the newest addition to its museum campus. The celebration is set for 2 to 4 p.m. at the Heritage Center, located at 208 Canal St. in Utica. In keeping with its tradition of preserving and procuring LaSalle County’s rich history, the historical society purchased the old Utica Co-Op property in August 2012. The co-op building was fully remodeled and brought up to code transforming it into today’s Heritage Center. The Heritage Center reflects the building’s original splendor, including a fully restored tin ceiling with modern touches that will allow for enhanced display space and improved storage for society artifacts, expanded programming and a location available for rental for community events. Visitors to the Heritage Center
will enjoy never-seen-before artifacts and historical displays, many in storage for years but virtually unseen until now. The exhibits will focus primarily on the 20th Century and military. Displays include a World War I aid station as well as the many different types of naval ships that used the Illinois River during World War II. Military artifacts range from the battlefields to the home front and cover the time period from World War I to Desert Storm. Other displays will feature coal mining, the mining of silica sand and limestone, local jobs programs like the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Public Works Administration during the Great Depression and the area’s numerous breweries and bottling plants. The county’s historic events in transportation and communication are a topic of another display, and full-sized carvings of native fish created by Elmer Tarr of Leonore are also
displayed in the Heritage Center. The public is invited to this event, and light refreshments will be served. The grand opening will officially celebrate the preservation of this historic building as well as its addition to the campus of the LaSalle County Historical Society. Attendees may register to win an 1850s New Orleans Canal & Banking Co. $50 Bank note used to fund the digging of the I & M Canal and donated by Vezzetti Capital Management Inc. The LaSalle County Historical Society appreciates the generosity of both time and financial contributions made by loyal volunteers and supporters that made this possible. Special recognition will be given to Jim and Eleanor McClevey whose endowment allowed the historical society the ability to purchase the Heritage Center. For more information, contact the LaSalle County Historical Society Museum at 815-667-4861.
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ROCK FALLS — At least 12 scholarships will be awarded by Tri-County Opportunities Council to income eligible students residing in the agency’s service area. The scholarships are worth up to $1,250 and have been made available by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Development through its Community Services
Block Grant funds. All low-income students, racial or ethnic minorities and previous scholarship winners are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for the scholarship competition, the applicant must be a member of an income-eligible household, must be attending an Illinois accredited post-secondary educational institution of higher learning during the fall of 2015 and be a resident of Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark or Whiteside county.
UTICA — The annual Starved Rock Indian Artifact show will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Celebrations 150 Ltd., 740 E. Route 6, LaSalle. For information, call 563-299-9173.
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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. Application deadline has been extended to Thursday, April 30. More information and application forms may be obtained by contacting the office at 800-323-5434, ext. 15, or on the website at www.tcochelps.org.
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Registration is under way for IVCC summer and fall sessions OGLESBY — Registration for Illinois Valley Community College’s summer and fall sessions is under way. Prospective and current students can register online, over the phone, by fax, mail or in-person at both the Oglesby and Otta-
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