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A construction worker with Caldwell Tanks of Louisville, Ky., walks through the construction site for Lostant’s new water tower. The tower will hold 100,000 gallons of water.

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LOSTANT

Troublesome old water tower being replaced New water tower to hold 100,000 gallons

BY CRAIG STERRETT Shaw Media LOSTANT — The old water tower in Lostant had a leak repaired in 2009 and has needed replacement since then.

Last week, the new 100,000-gallon water tower began taking shape.

Tim Thompson, foreman for a four-man crew assembling the new tower, plans to hoist the new, spherical tank onto a pedestal. After that, painters will come and the village will phase in the new tower and phase out the old one.

Thompson said he and his crew from Louisville, Kentucky-based Caldwell Tanks arrived three weeks ago, and they should be done in about four days.

Lostant Village President said engineer Dean Chalkey told him the tank will be lifted and placed on the pedestal on Thursday.

The water tower project comes with an $840,000 price tag, and a grant is covering $500,000 of that.

The village took out $350,000 in bonds for paying off the rest of the

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The large center portion of a new 100,000-gallon water tower rests on the ground on Marshall Street in Lostant. Workers erected pieces of the water tower last week. project, and replacing some meters around town and incidental costs, Immel said.

Thompson said his crew of four has worked together for many years, and they have been prac-

ticing social distancing as much as possible on the site and during their stay.

He said they have hand-washing stations and have had a motel mostly to themselves.

you have been exposed and take measures to decrease the transmission to others. All LaSalle County residents are strongly encouraged to adhere to all of the required precautions necessary to protect their families and the community, to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Stay home except for essential business, regardless of whether a person is experiencing symptoms. Practice social distancing, making sure to stay 6 feet from others when in public. Wear cloth face coverings when going to places where social distancing can be difficult to maintain. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

If you’re sick at home, do your best to self-isolate from others living in the home. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or

use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

If you have experienced a cough, difficulty breathing, or a fever, stay home. If your symptoms worsen, call your health care provider before leaving your house so that you may be evaluated and provided further direction.

The LaSalle County Health Department encourages residents to stay informed on the evolving situation. Get the latest guidance for school, employers and community preparedness by visiting Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities or by visiting the Health Department’s website at www. lasallecounty.org. For general questions about COVID-19, call the IDPH hotline at 1-800-889-3931 or email dph.sick@ illinois.gov.

IN BRIEF LaSalle County health officials provide COVID-19 update The LaSalle County Health Department (LCHD) has confirmed additional COVID-19 cases in LaSalle County, bringing the total to 32 cases. The additional cases are a male in his 30s, a female in her teens and a female in her 60s. The cases remain in isolation.

The total number of recovered individuals for LaSalle County is 13.

Federal privacy restrictions prohibit the release of any additional information regarding this case. Public health officials are working actively to identify and investigate all individuals who were in contact with the case.

As COVID-19 spreads, the focus in our communities should not be whether you have been exposed but rather, assume

LASALLE COUNTY

Payment due dates and distribution also will get pushed back

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LaSalle County property tax bills will be sent hopefully by mid-June, said Treasurer James Spelich. That could push due dates for the first installment into mid-to-late July and early September for the second payment. tion process begins,” Spelich said.

Tax bills will be sent hopefully by mid-June, the treasurer said.

Due dates are typically in the first week of July for the first installment and the first week of September for the second payment.

“That will not be the case this year, the first installment is more likely to be mid-to-later part of July and the early part of September for the second installment,” Spelich said. “We are working as hard as we can to get the work done, but with the county offices closed (due to the governor’s

stay-at-home order) we are not fully functional at this point.

“Unfortunately, I will not have the actual due dates determined until I am able to get a better idea when the clerk’s office will be able to get their information to our office.”

In an ordinary year, collection of tax dollars will be distributed July 1 to local governments and every 30 days after that.

“All of the divisions of government will receive less money in the first distribution than they usually get,” Spelich said. “They will all

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The Marshall-Putnam Fair Board of Directors would like to update the public on the 2020 M-P Fair. We believe it is too early to make any decision on canceling or postponing our county fair due to the current COVID-19 pandemic.

At this time, we are moving for-

ward in preparation of our 2020 Marshall-Putnam Fair scheduled for July 15-19. However, should circumstances beyond our control occur, we will have to follow any recommended guidelines set for us.

As much as we take pride in our Marshall-Putnam Fair and look forward to seeing you every summer, our main concern is the safety and well-being of you, our communities, volunteers, staff, and

board members.

We are still planning and preparing for the 2020 Fair as scheduled for July 15-19 with a full grandstand lineup. This year’s theme is “Olympic-A-Fair.” We are accepting vendor applications and are scheduling special attractions and entertainment. However, we are not canvassing our sponsors at this time. Many of these loyal businesses are suffering from hardships and dealing with the unknown future.

The support of our communities is always needed, but that need will be even greater this summer as we try to continue our tradition

of excellence without the needed sponsorship of many of our past supporters.

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Property tax bills in LaSalle County will be mailed out late this year.

As a result, due dates for payments will be pushed back, which also means tax revenue will be distributed later to governments.

LaSalle County Treasurer James Spelich also plans to ask the County Board to consider waiving penalties and interest if the first installment payments aren’t made on time in consideration of the economy due to the coronavirus. The board, however, will have to make that decision.

Prior to the issues ongoing with COVID-19, the ransomware attack on LaSalle County’s computer network set the tax cycle back three to four weeks, Spelich said.

The Board of Review was given an extension to April 30 for processing tax assessment complaints.

That pushed back the work the assessor must complete, before sending it to the county clerk’s office that prepares all of the information that appears on property owners’ tax bills.

“Once they’re work is completed, they roll that information to our office and we complete our work and then the bills are then sent for printing and mailing, and then our collec-

need to be aware of that for budgeting reasons.”

Spelich said if the County Board votes to waive penalties and interest for the first installment payment, taxpayers will have to pay their bill in full upon the second installment due date.

“The issue they will have to consider if chosen is the cash flow of the county and all other divisions of our county that receives tax dollars,” Spelich said. “If implemented we more than likely will not have the bulk of the tax dollars until the firstto mid-August. This will certainly lower the distribution amounts that are usually received.”

Spelich said the treasurer’s office usually distributes more than $100 million by that point in August.

“It would be unlikely that much would be paid out by that time because our collections to that point would be less,” he said.

Spelich said he’s talked to LaSalle County Board Chairman Jim Olson, D-Seneca, and his committee chairman about the option to waive penalties and interest for the first payments.

Olson said it’s an option the board will consider. He said county officials have talked about making sure there’s enough cash flow to stay operational without borrowing money. He warned reserves can be cashed quickly when money is not flowing in.

“There’s some transfers of funds we can do,” Olson said. “It’s something we have to keep an eye on in a normal year between tax disbursements.”

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CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Donnelly sets up email account to give free legal help on overdue bills Lawyers will take questions and give responses in 24 hours

BY DEREK BARICHELLO Shaw Media If anyone is dealing with a landlord trying to evict them, a utility company trying to shut off services or a creditor pushing to collect an overdue bill — or similar situations — LaSalle County State’s Attorney Karen Donnelly of Tonica created an email account last week to take questions and give free feedback.

Donnelly said four other licensed lawyers have agreed to help answer questions.

“I wanted to create a service to help people who are struggling during this time,” Donnelly said.

“A lot of hospitality workers, restaurant workers and others are

without jobs; it’s the least we could do. Most attorneys are in a fortunate situation right now, and we want to do the right thing and help any way we can.”

Anyone using the service should email covidquestionsanswered@ gmail.com and include the question they would like addressed and their contact information (email and telephone number).

Donnelly said she will check the email account at about 4 p.m. daily to screen the questions, then send the questions out to other participating lawyers. She said a lawyer will respond within 24 hours.

She said she worked in collections for years and has an understanding of the business.

“We may be able to provide assistance,” Donnelly said. “A letter from a lawyer goes a long way to help with collectors. We may be able to help someone figure out the best way out of their situation.”

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She said while the lawyers will discuss specific legal needs, she warned it doesn’t create an attorney-client relationship. They will have no duty to keep confidential any information sent unless until a formal attorney-client relationship has been established.

She said some of the inquiries may lead to advice of seeking an attorney — and she said her team will do its best to help them find affordable options.

“There are attorneys out there who are willing to help out people during tough financial times,” Donnelly said.

Donnelly noted they will not provide advice about child custody or visitation, or any other matters in which an individual already should have a lawyer representing them.

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Guidance offered by the Illinois State Board of Education includes

daily check-ins on each student by the teacher and grading reflective of “the unprecedented circumstances in which students are attempting to continue their studies,” Pritzker said.

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SPRINGFIELD — Following the lead of nearby states, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on April 17 announced Illinois’ public and private schools will remain shuttered for the rest of the school year.

The announcement came one month after Pritzker first announced a temporary school closure amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and on the same day the state announced 62 more deaths and 1,842 new confirmed cases.

Pritzker said the state’s COVID-19 curve is “flattening, not flat,” and key metrics to watch are hospitalization rate and how long it takes for the number of cases to double. Both are decreasing, but not at a level that indicates the curve is declining yet, he added.

As cases have now been confirmed in 92 of Illinois’ 102 counties, Pritzker

made the call Friday to cancel school, public and private, for the rest of the academic year.

“Folks, I’ve said time and time again, my decisions are hard ones, but they will follow the science.

And the science says our students can’t go back to their normal routine,” Pritzker said. “... My priority remains unchanged — how do we save the most lives during this very difficult time.”

In an average day, Pritzker said, 2 million K-12 students would meet in large groups in hallways, classrooms and extracurricular activities before going home.

That pattern “opens up a nearly limitless opportunity for potential COVID-19 infection in a time when our health care workers, our researchers, our scientists and our first responders need us to bend the curve downward,” he added.

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said social distancing is working and needs to continue.

The governor said one of the difficulties in the decision was the fact that students would have fewer

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Sara Escatel named Adult Education Administrator of the Year OGLESBY — Sara Escatel, director of Adult Education at Illinois Valley Community College, put her hand to her mouth in shock when she realized the speaker at the podium was actually talking about Escatel herself.

Upon receiving the Administrator of the Year Award, Escatel said, with tears in her eyes, “This is a surprise. Thank you so much.”

The statewide award was one of several given during the 40th annual Illinois Adult and Continuing Educators Association conference in March.

Escatel was nominated by IVCC administrators and staff members and Aurora Medina, Starved Rock Associates for Vocational and Technical Education Single Parent coordinator.

In her letter of support, Medina said Escatel “is a great example for the Latino community and for many others. Her passion and dedication to provide opportunities for the Latino population is inspiring.

“Sara leads the Illinois Valley Hispanic Partnership Council and has done a phenomenal job.

She is open-minded and always available to lend a helping hand.”

In her speech, Escatel noted Hispanic/Latina

women have difficulty succeeding “unless you believe in yourself. It takes people to believe in you, too, and that’s what I have.”

Escatel thanked her staff, IVCC leadership and the Illinois Community Colleges Board for being “so supportive in everything we do.”

Letters of support were received from IVCC President Jerry Corcoran and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Bonnie Campbell.

Corcoran said Escatel is “100 percent dedicated to her students, staff and the IVCC community” while Campbell noted she is “consistently impressed with Sara’s ability to understand and articulate the needs of the communities her department serves.”

Escatel’s daughter, Priscilla, and seven staff members attended. One staff member said, “she is the best” as Escatel turned to hug her daughter and several other Adult Education instructors standing behind her on stage.

Once she hugged everyone, Escatel returned to the microphone to share a few more words.

“Thank you so much. I appreciate everything from the bottom of my heart. Thank you so much for making a difference in everyone’s lives.”

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Upon receiving the Administrator of the Year Award, Sara Escatel, IVCC director of Adult Education, thanks her staff and the IVCC administration for their support. Escatel received the award in March at the 40th annual Illinois Adult and Continuing Educators Association conference in Springfield.

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Illinois Valley Community College agriculture program co-coordinator Willard Mott eases a new 12-row planter off the truck bed. The ag program will use the Case IH 2150 Early Riser to plant soybeans this spring, Mott said. Trevor Stanhope, Case IH planter engineer, facilitated IVCC’s use of the implement. Construction of the program’s storage and routine maintenance building was occurring nearby at the future ag complex.

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4-H program provides online resources

During this time of social distancing, the University of Illinois’ 4-H program in Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam counties is staying connected online. Whether you are a current 4-H member or curious about what 4-H can offer, you are invited to visit www.facebook.com/blmp4H for daily activities, at no cost.

Learn more about what being an enrolled 4-H’er means, participate in art projects, handson STEM learning, healthy living and more. Each

lesson has been selected with basic materials for ease of completion in mind.

For more information about the 4-H program, contact your local 4-H and Youth Development Program coordinator via email at the following addresses: Bureau County (des85@illinois.edu), LaSalle County (fusinatt@illinois.edu), or Marshall-Putnam Counties (amscheel@illinois.edu).

Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus.

The need for maintaining Illinois’ state parks isn’t stopping, said the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ deputy director.

Shaw Media asked the IDNR if maintenance at Starved Rock and Matthiessen state parks is continuing while parks are closed to the public as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

“While activities at our state parks, fish and wildlife areas, recreational areas and historic sites have ceased in support of our efforts to stem the spread of COVID-19, the need for upkeep has not,” said Rachel Torbert, IDNR deputy director.

In September, Shaw Media reported that Starved Rock State Park was visibly crumbling after six years of record-setting visits.

By the end of 2019, Starved Rock State Park saw more than 2.4 million visitors, making 2019 the fourth-busiest year on record.

“Our staff from the Office of Land Management are working at their respective sites to complete necessary projects and maintenance while adhering to public health directives, including staying at least six feet away from fellow staff members and staying home when sick,” Torbert said.

IDNR staff are taking additional precautions, such as: not allowing more than one person in a state vehicle at a time; wiping down all equipment before and after use; wearing gloves as much as possible; asking employees to bring lunch from home and not congregate during lunch periods or breaks; increased cleaning of bathrooms, buildings and frequently used office items; and refraining from working in close quarters in enclosed spaces.

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IN THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LASALLE COUNTY Estate of RONALD T. PORTER, Deceased.

No. 2020-P-71 NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the death of RONALD T. PORTER, deceased. Letters of office as Independent Co-Administrators were issued on April 2, 2020 to JOHN A. PORTER, whose address is 708 Indiana Avenue, Streator, Illinois 61364 and JAMES F. PORTER, whose address is 1615 Sharon Road, Streator, Illinois 61364 and whose attorney is M.G. GULO & ASSOCIATES, LTD., 123 S. Monroe Street, Streator, Illinois 61364.

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Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 119 W. Madison Street, Ottawa, Illinois 61350, on or before October 30, 2020, or if mailing or delivery of notice from the representative is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of any claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the estate representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed with the Clerk.

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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LaSALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF CHARLES T. MARTIN Deceased No. 2020-P- 72 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of CHARLES T. MARTIN. Letters of office were issued on APRIL 9, 2020 to THOMAS W. MARTIN, of 350 Bucklin St., LaSalle, IL 61301 as Executor whose attorney is John Balestri of Bernabei, Balestri & Fiocchi, 149 Gooding St., Lasalle, Illinois 61301.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the clerk of court, LaSalle County Courthouse, Ottawa, Illinois, 61 350, or with the representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of issuance of letters and any claim not filed within that period is barred.

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For prices and materials list visit us at: doubleztrucking.wixsite.com/doublez/landscape-supply

RED CARPET SERVICE

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FREE ESTIMATE

on a new Carrier system.

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404 W. Main St. McNabb

PLUMBING & HEATING, INC.

815-882-2111

www.grassersplumbingheating.com

KETTMAN HEATING & PLUMBING, INC.

JACK’S GAS & SERVICE

24 Hour Service LIC. #058-111758 SM-PR1734966

882-2191 Monday-Saturday 882-2250 Evenings & Sundays SM-PR1734925

Owner

202 W Harper Ave

PASSINI PLUMBING & HEATING Licensed-Bonded-Insured

ROUTE

PH:

71

815-339-9181 815-399-9182

FAX:

SM-PR1734948

AL CIONI FORD INC.

504 S. McCoy Granville, IL 815-339-2511

No baloney with Al Cioni!

Sieg Tire & Tube Repair Shop Selling & Repairing all makes of tires 112 S. St. Paul St. Mark, IL 61340

Open 7 days/week 8-5pm

Johnny Sieg Owner/Operator siegtire.com 815-878-7367

Cars, Trucks, Trailer, Motorcycles, ATVs, & Lawn Mowers also Bicycles

Where We Always Keep You ou

Rollin!

Interstate Battery Sales

Mounting, Balancing, Rotating, Patches, Plugs and all tire repairs plus Small Implement Farm Tires Now accepting all major credit cards!

Mon-Fri 8AM - 5PM

PO Box 326

Granville, IL 61326

David Passini

LOOK FOR THE MAN IN THE ORANGE & WHITE VAN

107 East Harrison St. • Granville, IL www.kettmanheating.com • 815-339-6124

JODY TALIANI

815-339-4108 815-481-2639

Trevor Zellmer • 815-915-3825

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COMPLETE CAR AND TRUCK CARE 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE Rt. 89, McNabb, IL • Jack Bima, Owner

in the washing business!

NOW AVAILABLE!

9286 East Power Plant Rd. Hennepin, IL 61327 Fax 815-925-7475 gngdemolition@yahoo.com

We have A Great Selection Of Floor Coverings To Meet Your Every Need!

OVER

10 YEARS

We offer a large variety of materials for all your landscape needs.

Pick-up or delivery are available.

815-878-8948

FLOOR & WALL

• Parking Areas • Tanks • Barns • Heavy Equipment • Form Machinery • After Hours Services

Bulk Landscape Supply

Raejean Glynn, Owner Terry Glynn, Owner

Rt. 29, Henry, IL 309-364-4711 www.foleymotorsinc.com

116 South 2nd St. Standard, IL 61363

• Steel Buildings

DEMOLITION & EXCAVATING

Sales & Service

Granville, IL • 815-339-2345

• Decks

• Stucco

softercleaning@gmail.com

Free Estimates Fully Insured

Mon-Wed & Fri 9-5 • Thurs 9-2 • Sat by Appointment granvillefloors.com

• Wood Siding

GLYNN’S DEMOLITION

Full Service Store

Inc.

GRANVILLE

• Vinyl or Wood Fence

Commercial

• Exterior Washing • Brick • Steel Buildings • Stucco • Store Fronts • Walk Ways

815-830-3428

815-224-1506

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• Brick or Stone

SM-PR1771290

SM-PR1734974

• Sidewalks/Driveways

Fully Insured

325 North 25th Rd, Route 251 South of Peru

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Owner Mark Nieslawski

Mike Supan Jr. Linda Supan Michele Straughn

9126 HENNEPINFLORID RD Hennepin, IL 61327

• Vinyl Siding

• Aluminum & Steel Siding • Pavers

“You bend ‘em, we mend ‘em”

SM-PR1734941

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AUTO BODY

route71autobody@frontier.com

Since 1919

Plumbing • Heating • Electrical

Always FREE Estimates

24 Hrs. Service • 815-442-3415

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