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State sweeps motor fuel tax Kinzer: ‘Definitely going to have an impact’ By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com
Cities and counties are still trying to get a handle on the fallout from two bills signed into law March 27 to close a $1.6 billion
budget gap in the Fiscal Year 2015 state budget. The budget fix consisted of two measures – an appropriations bill and another authorizing $1.3 billion in special fund sweeps to stabilize the state’s general fund. With-
out the fixes, many state programs ran the risk of running out of money to pay employees. While the stopgap measures for this fiscal year spared the Local Government Distributive Fund for now, municipalities are learning they will take a hit from the funds sweeps. Some municipalities learned Wednesday, April 8, that $50 million will
be taken from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund that is used for local roads projects and materials for maintenance, including salt and blacktop. The Illinois Department of Transportation sent out a letter about the MFT sweep. The letter states IDOT learned the money will be transferred from the March MFT revenues, resulting in a “substantial” reduc-
rence Kinzer said. “That’s a little over 4 percent of our annual funding. That definitely is going to have an impact on us.” Kinzer said he did not receive notice in advance of the sweep, but heard about it through the state association of engineers. Kinzer did not have exact figures at press time. He
tion in what is received for that month. Cities and counties receive the money in monthly payments, and it is based on population. According to the Illinois Municipal League, which provides budgetary guidance, the cut projects as a per-capita loss of $1.20. “We lost half of our usual March allotment,” LaSalle County Engineer Law-
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LGS rejects fee increase By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com
LOSTANT — Lostant Grade School students will see no increase in registration fees for the 2015-16 school year. The school board voted to hold the line and keep fees at the current level during its Wednesday, April 22, meeting. Board members hired two summer staff members. Nicole Larson was hired as a part-time summer custodian, and Patti Bernardoni will be the summer special education tutor. Support staff members will welcome a pay bump when they return for the 2015-16 school year. The board voted for a 2.4 percent raise for staff salaries. A third-grade class trip was approved for a trip to the LaSalle County Museum in Utica for Tuesday, April 28. The board accepted with regret the resignation of part-time custodian Agnes Swan. The LaSalle County Election Board has yet to canvas the votes for the April general election. As a result, the school board scheduled a special meeting for 8 p.m. Monday, May 4, to seat new board members and organize the board.
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Planting time Tonica’s Tom Bruch loads his planter with seeds as he gets ready to work his field outside of Tonica off Richardson Road. Bruch farms land in the Tonica and Cedar Point area each year.
TGS expands autism program By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com
TONICA — Tonica Grade School will expand its autism program. The school board green-lighted instructor Melissa Cassidy’s plan to add a third section to the current program at its meeting Wednesday, April 22. The current program has a pre-primary keys section and a primary
keys section. Pre-primary students are ages 3 to 6, and primary students are between 6 and 9 years old. This year there were two students in pre-primary and six in primary, with an additional student added near the midway point of the term. The normal maximum for an autism class is six, but Tonica received permission from the Regional Office of Education to allow for the seventh student.
With an influx of new students to the program this fall, there would be three students in pre-primary care and 10 students in the primary section. That would force four students’ families to look for an autism program outside of the TGS program, which means a substantial loss of revenue in out-ofdistrict tuition. Under the new plan proposed by Cassidy, the ages for the pre-primary keys
would change to 4 to 7 years old, with the primary keys changing to ages 7 to 9. A third keys program would address the needs of students aged 9 to 12. Under the new program for the 2015-16 school year, six students would be in the pre-primary keys program. Six students will be in the primary class with two of them elevated to the third keys section in mid-year. The third keys section would begin with
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one student with the two students from primary joining in midyear. The 2016-17 school year will see three students in pre-primary, five in primary and five students in the third keys program. The installation of new board member Al Leffelman was postponed. Leffelman was scheduled to take the oath of office at the meeting, but the
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Olson: ‘They’ve done fine’ By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com
This is the second story 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. CEDAR POINT — When you think of gambling meccas, the image of Cedar Point is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. But in the area around Tonica, it’s the hot spot as far as video gaming is concerned locally; specifically June Bug’s Corral Inn. During 2014, the five terminals at the east end of the bar were fed nearly $1.8 million, while giving back $1.64 million. After giving shares to the state, the village and the machine operators, owner Charlotte Olson took in more than $55,000 in pretax revenue; not bad for a little six-by-eight room. There are a few requirements to fill before you can get a terminal in your business. “First of all, you have to be a liquor-pouring establishment,” Olson
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said. “Then you fill out a form, it goes to the state and they approve you or disapprove you. Then you wait, and either you get the machines or you don’t, depending on whether or not you’re approved.” Not every village adds a license fee, but Olson said Cedar Point charges $25 per machine, which adds to state fees and ends up taking $125 per terminal off the top per year. Still, they obviously have brought in some extra revenue, although Olson believes it should be more. “They’ve done fine,” she said. “I’ll take whatever they do, but since they opened up all the parlor shops in LaSalle-Peru, you don’t get people traveling out to play since they can play in town.” Olson said business picked up slightly when the video gaming terminals came in, but not drastically so. “They’re not stopping in while they’re driving down the road like I thought they’d be,” she said. “But whatever they take in, they take in. I haven’t lost any money. The state of Illinois isn’t going to lose any money. By the time they take their share out and then on your taxes they take a little
more, they’ve got nothing to lose.” Olson said the majority of people who play are locals, and many of them come away a little poorer or even with their winnings. However, the occasional big score for someone keeps everyone happy and playing. “It makes it fun,” she said.
Some establishment owners have noticed video gaming is a widely fluctuating side income — income and outgo can be very sporadic in video gaming terminals (VGTs). The vagaries of when the machine’s algorithms decide to pay off plus the ebb and flow of people playing the games can result in high numbers
for the establishments for one month and flat figures the next. “Some weeks, a machine will go for days without a big payout,” Tom Hall, co-owner of Kaddywampus in Granville said. “The terminal owners will come in after a while and make an adjustment and it pays out constantly.”
the board to schedule a special meeting at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 2. In other action, the board: • Voted to increase preschool student registration fees. Under the new fees, registration would cost $75 per 3 year old and $100 for 4 year olds. • Voted to join the umbrella agreement with L.E.A.S.E. for a school psychologist for a 10 percent
share. The board debated picking up an additional 5 percent of the cost which was created when Ransom schools dropped out of the agreement. Lostant Grade School picked up half of Ransom’s 10 percent. Other schools in the agreement are Oglesby with a 30 percent share and Putnam County with a 40 percent share. • Discussed joining with other schools in the area to
contract bus service with Illinois Central Bus Co. of St. Charles. Although the program would retain the school’s current drivers, the joint contract would potentially reduce costs for the schools involved in the program by consolidating routes the schools currently duplicate. The program will be discussed after Superintendent John Suarez receives more information on the pro-
gram. • Accepted the resignation of staff member Lana Lamboley. • Thanked outgoing board member Dusty Freeman for his service on the school board. In addition to serving on the board, Freeman also did some maintenance work at the school. • Accepted a bid for mowing from Turf Tamers for $145 per mowing.
“Motor Fuel Taxes have been declining steadily for quite a while,” Kinzer said. “People have been traveling less and with more fuel efficient vehicles, gas sales have decreased.
More money has been diverted from the fund as well. At the higher level, any money the state needs come right off the top, which leaves a smaller piece of the pie for the rest
of us. We’re just going to have to somehow spend less than we receive.” Tonica is also feeling the pinch, according to Village Engineer Jack Kusek.
“We lost about half. I haven’t received the actual figures yet, but it’s around $800,” he said. “It’s supposed to be a one-time thing, but we’ll see how it goes.”
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Horizon House’s Road to Independence Campaign is underway PERU — Schweickert & Ganassin LLC provided the lead gift for Horizon House’s Road to Independence Campaign this year. Attorney Scott Schweickert presented a check for $5,000 to Doug Biederstedt, Road to Independence Campaign chairperson, and Dana Debo Kuhne, campaign co-chairperson. “Schweickert & Ganassin LLC is pleased to support the mission of Horizon House,” said Scott Schweickert. “On a daily basis we see the focused determination and joy of a disabled person when presented the opportunity to live independently and become a productive member of our
community. As a society, we have an obligation to support those facing these challenges and encourage anyone who can help.” “This generous gift allows us to start out strong. It sets the pace for the campaign. It is important for the donors as well as the volunteers to know that the campaign is off to a strong start,” Biederstedt said. “Schweickert & Ganassin LLC have been generous contributors for many years. They have definitely made a positive impact on the men and women with disabilities who receive services from Horizon House. We appreciate all they have done for us.”
Horizon House kicked off its Road to Independence campaign on Feb. 23. Fifty volunteers contact local businesses and past donors to request donations for this year’s annual campaign. “We have a great team of volunteers that are very committed to Horizon House. The community has been very generous in the past, and I am confident we are going to have a successful campaign this year,” Biederstedt said. The goal for this year’s campaign is $100,000. For more information about Horizon House or the Road to Independence, contact Carol Fesco at 815223-4488, ext. 11.
Economic gardening workshop planned May 5 OGLESBY — Economic Gardening - How to Assist Your 2nd Stage Companies will be held from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, at Illinois Valley Community College’s Peter Miller Community Technology Center in Room CTC 124. A 2nd Stage company can be loosely defined as a company with 10-99 employees and annual revenues between $1-$50 million that has the potential for significant job creation because of their appetite and aptitude for expansion. Workshop will include:
Penny Lewandowski, vice president of entrepreneurship and strategic direction at the Edward Lowe Foundation (host of the National Center for Economic Gardening), will be presenting on how Economic Gardening can help your 2nd stage companies and your community. Illinois Small Business Development Center and North Central Illinois Council of Governments will discuss plans to start a pilot program in the region - to directly assist 5-6 companies.
EPL Bioanalytical, a small bio-tech ag firm and Peerless Restoration, a restoration company, both of Decatur, will discuss how economic gardening has assisted their businesses. Community developers, entrepreneurs, economic development professionals, business and industry leaders should attend. Participation is open to all interested parties. There is no cost to attend. Registration is required by Friday, May 1. Contact Dianna at dtuftie@ncicg. org or call 815-433-5830.
SPRINGFIELD — Convicted felons would have taxpayer-funded pensions indefinitely suspended under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Frank Mautino, D-Spring Valley. “Illinois residents are already overburdened by high taxes and fees, so rooting out waste, fraud and abuse in the state budget is extremely important,” Mautino said. “Taxpayer-funded retirement benefits exist to provide retirement security to our neighbors and friends who serve us every day and their pensions cannot be jeopardized by providing benefits to convicted
Strong investment returns and lower costs associated with the Tier 2 benefit structure continue to reduce IMRF contribution rates for the average unit of government participating in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). The average employer contribution rate for the IMRF Regular Plan will fall from 12.58 percent of payroll in 2014 to 11.72 percent of payroll in 2015. That will cut IMRF costs for many of the 2,976 cities, counties, and other forms of government that participate in Illinois’ best-funded statewide retirement system. “That means savings for our employers and the taxpayers who support them,” said IMRF Executive Director Louis W. Kosiba, who will travel
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criminals.” House Bill 3177, which Mautino is sponsoring, would discontinue annuity or pension benefit payments to any individual who is convicted of, or pleads guilty to, a felony. At the end of the felon’s prison term, they may apply to have their benefits reinstated by filing an appeal with the board of the relevant pension system. Current law provides that the pension benefits of individuals convicted of felonies related to their occupations are terminated, but individuals such as former state Rep. Keith Farnham, recently con-
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Marking a $10,000 contribution to Illinois Valley Community College from Eureka Savings Bank in Robert Billings’ memory are Mike Porter (from left), Billings’ son-in-law and a Eureka employee; Billings’ daughter, Jennifer Porter; his widow, Judy; Eureka Executive Vice President Mark Van De Wyngaerde; Eureka President Barry Breuning; IVCC President Jerry Corcoran and IVCC Foundation President O.J. Stoutner.
Bank donates to scholarship campaign $3,500 scholarship started in former bank president’s name Eureka Savings Bank of LaSalle, Mendota, Peru and Oglesby has made a $10,000 donation to the Illinois Valley Community College Foundation scholarship campaign in memory of former Eureka President Robert Billings. In addition, next fall, Eureka will begin funding a $3,500 annual scholarship in Billings’ name. “These most generous gifts are an ideal way for Bob’s legacy to live on,” said IVCC President Jerry Corcoran. “His impact on Illinois Valley Community College and so many other worthy institutions was
extraordinary. Eureka’s leaders have continued his heritage of giving.” Eureka President Barry Breuning said, “Bob valued the role education plays in the intellectual development of both an individual and a community. Knowing that IVCC is a major resource to help fulfill the educational needs of the Illinois Valley, Bob dedicated much time and effort in helping it succeed. Eureka Savings Bank considers it an honor to make this donation in Bob’s name.” Billings, who died Jan. 21, worked at Eureka from 1963 until retiring as pres-
ident in 2000. He was the IVCC treasurer for 26 years and served on the foundation board its first 10 years (1976-86) including eight as president. He was also a leader for the LaSalle Rotary Club, Illinois Valley Area Chamber, Illinois Valley Community Hospital, Illinois Valley Fine Arts Trust, Starved Rock Area Boy Scouts, Illinois Valley United Way and Horizon House. The scholarship campaign, launched in January, has collected nearly $300,000 of its $500,000 goal. For information, contact IVCC Director of Community Relations and Development Fran Brolley at (815) 224-0466 or fran_ brolley@ivcc.edu.
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Lostant students benefit from Concert for a Cause By Leslie Smith
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LOSTANT — Last summer, Lostant School was picked for Concert for a Cause. This event is organized by Lou’s LaGrotto, and a new beneficiary is picked for each concert. The total amount
awarded to Lostant School though funds raised at the concert last summer was $9,200. This money is being used for the purchase of books and summer reading materials for the students. All students at the school, including the incoming preschoolers
who will be in the kindergarten class this fall, received a book bag and two free books from the Scholastic Book Fair. The children were able to pick any two books they wanted at the fair, and the school paid for all the books with the Concert for a Cause money.
Fake U.S. grant scams on the rise ROCKFORD — Individuals from around the country are reporting receiving calls stating they are winners of a U.S. grant. A number of these recipients have fallen victim to this fake grant scam, including some from Chicago and Northern Illinois. The Better Business Bureau said no one from the federal government will ever call with an offer of free grant money. “Unfortunately, not enough people know the facts and instead believe they are the lucky winners of unearned cash,” said Dennis Horton, director of the Rockford Regional Office of the Better Business Bureau. “The federal government does not give grants to individuals to spend on vacations or to pay outstanding debts, as these recent grant offers claim.” The scam appears to have originated in India and Pakistan. Scammers purchase consumer information from companies that run payday loan affiliate websites. These companies usually have no idea they are dealing with scammers. Instead, they are led to believe the scammers can offer some of their loan applicants financial assistance. Armed with these lists and consumer information, the scammers make the calls. The scammers tell the victims they are a represen-
tative of the U.S. government and they are calling to award them a federal grant, generally from $7,000 to $9,000. The reasons given for awarding the grant vary; it can be because they have no criminal background, have never filed bankruptcy or just do their taxes on time. They tell their victims this money can be used for any “good” purpose, but cannot be used for gambling, purchasing alcohol or partying. To begin the process, the consumers are asked how they’d like to receive their money. They can have it deposited into their checking accounts, applied to a credit or debit card or receive it via wire transfer. However, in order to have access to their money, they must pay a “processing fee” or “general legal fee activation.” If the consumer takes the bait and pays the fee, they are asked for more money to cover costs for insurance or other charges; some victims report losing several hundred dollars to these scammers. In addition to losing their money, the victims also place themselves at greater risk for identity theft. To avoid becoming a victim of this scam, the BBB recommends: • Don’t give out your bank account information to anyone you don’t know.
Scammers pressure people to divulge their bank account information so that they can steal the money in the account. Always keep your account information confidential. • Don’t pay any money for a free government grant. If you have to pay money to claim a free government grant, it isn’t really free. A real government agency won’t ask you to pay a processing fee for a grant you have already been awarded or pay for a list of grant-making institutions. Agencies and foundations that award grants are available for free at any public library or on the Internet. • Look-alikes aren’t the real thing. Just because the caller says he’s from the “Federal Grants Administration” doesn’t mean that he is. • Phone numbers can deceive. Some con artists use Internet technology to disguise their area code in caller ID systems. • Take control of the calls you receive. If you want to reduce the number of telemarketing calls you receive, place your telephone number on the National Do Not Call Registry. To register, visit donotcall.gov or call 888-382-1222 (TTY: 866290-4236) from the phone number you wish to register. For more tips, visit www. bbb.org/chicago.
Kindergartener Timmber Skinner receives her two free books.
Incoming fall kindergartener Lily Breckenridge receives her two free books.
Birth Announced Munson-Barickman Serenity Munson and Dalton Barickman of Spring Valley are the parents of a daughter, Namine Viktoria, born April 15 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 5 pounds, 12 ounces, and measured 18 1/2 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Sarah Munson of Spring Valley and Brett Curtid of Streator. Paternal grandparents are Bill Barickman of Streator and Rebecca Kearfott of Davenport, Iowa. Great-grandparents are Roseann and Dale Munson of Spring Valley, Sharon Swatek of Tonica and Elaine Barr of Peru.
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LGS students need gardening help LOSTANT — The seventh-grade science class at Lostant Grade School is working on a project, and they need the community’s help. LGS has a Secret Garden of which the class would like to spruce up.
The seventh-graders are in need of flower seed packets, flower bulbs, two small shrubs, a large bag of potting soil, bird seed and plastic tote, bird feeders, climbing vines to plant by the trellis and ready-to-
plant flowers. If community members have questions, they can contact science teacher Marjorie Archdale at 815-368-3392. Otherwise, donations can be dropped off at the school office.
Library Corner is formatted to introduce children to the Lostant Public Library library and to early literacy skills. The
Library Time is every Tuesday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. during the school year for those birth through school age. Join the group any week. Conducted by teacher Sue Massey, children will enjoy stories, songs, puppet play, art and have a snack. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Library Time is funded by the Illinois State Board of Education and sponsored by the early childhood program at Oglesby Public School District. Participants will also have the opportunity to join in Oglesby preschool outings like a zoo visit or evening family program. For more information, call the library at 815368-3530.
LaSalle Public Library At 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, the LaSalle Public Library will host a free Cinco de Mayo Family Celebration and everyone is welcome. The festivities will feature Mariachi Lira de Rockford, six musicians playing and singing traditional music from Mexico. The concert begins at 6 p.m. but festivities begin at 5:15 p.m. when families are invited to participate in creating Cinco de Mayo crafts in the Library’s Children’s Room. Festivities, food and fun – all in an evening of friendship and family. This program is open to the public. Funding for this program is made possible in part, by the Alwin C. Carus Trust. Registration is not required, but it would be helpful for planning, if those who plan to attend could provide the Library with a number of people who will be participating from their groups. The library is located at 305 Marquette St. in LaSalle. The next gathering of the LaSalle Public Library poetry group will be at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5. Poets of all ages will meet and read their poetry or favorite poems by other writers. The event is sponsored by the library and will be hosted by Marydale Stewart. The May gathering will be held upstairs in the Library’s Study Room. The poetry program is called a “gathering,” a term borrowed from the cowboy poetry tradition, instead of a “slam.” Originally, poetry slams were competitions, with the audience proclaiming winners. The LaSalle Public Library will offer preschoolers, ages 3 to 5 years and their caregivers, Storytime Express, an interactive mix of stories complemented with a variety of engaging activities like crafts, flannel boards, rhymes, songs, and puppets, every Tuesday in May. The program
shorter, 30 minute length and fast pace make it perfect for active children with shorter attention spans, and the “Express” is a great way for busy parents, to share special times with their children. A bit of the program time will be set aside to help families find just the right books to checkout. Gardening, springtime, Earth Day, Butterflies, Poetry — thousands of books for sharing at home. Storytime Express is a free program, open to the public. Storytime Express will be offered most Tuesdays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. If you plan to attend, please call on Monday of the program week at 815-223-2341; this helps staff ensure that ample craft kits will be available for all participants. The LaSalle Public Library is inviting families to join in stories with the Library’s “Reading Loving Therapy Dogs!” The Reading Dog Teams will be at the library at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 7; at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 14; and at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 19. Children choose a favorite short book or story and read aloud to a Reading Dog for about 5 minutes. The dogs love stories, and everyone is encouraged to read. For children who are not yet reading independently, parents may read while the child holds the book and turns the pages. At 6 p.m. Thursday, May 21, families are invited to a fun and wacky evening of puppetry, ventriloquism, magic and comedy at the LaSalle Public Library, when Chris McBrien performs “Reading Super Heroes and Heroines.” Get ready for lots of laughs, “wows,” and audience participation as Chris helps kids unlock their super powers. Fun and surprises make for a memorable family experience. McBrein has been performing at schools and libraries across the Midwest for 10 years. His program content conforms to Common Core Standards for learning and social emotional development, all underscored with positive messaging and fun. In addition to years as a multi- talented entertainer, he has been a teacher. Whether his audience is a small group or a huge assembly, he is engaging, exciting and entertaining for the entire family. This outstanding family event is made possible through the generosity of the Alwin C. Carus Trust. For information on any program in May, call the library at 815-223-2341. The library is at 305 Marquette St. in LaSalle. If you wish to attend an event and have special needs because of a disability, contact Donna Blomquist at 815-223-2341.
Menus and Activities May 6 — Early out, no lunch. Menus Lostant Grade School are subject to change.
Breakfast May 4 — Donut, cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice and milk. May 5 — Egg and sausage biscuit, cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice and milk. May 6 — Honeybun, cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice and milk. May 7 — Pancakes, syrup, cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice and milk. May 8 — Danish, cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice and milk. Lunch May 4 — Ranch chicken, smile potato, broccoli, Mandarin oranges, milk. May 5 — Mini corn dogs, corn, sidekick, milk. May 6 — Bosco stix, marinara sauce, carrots, cinnamon apples, milk. May 7 — Tortellini in meat sauce, salad, garlic bread, grapes, milk. May 8 — Early dismissal, no lunch. Activities May 8 — 11:45 a.m., early release.
Tonica Grade School Breakfast May 4 — Pancake and sausage on a stick, syrup, cereal, yogurt, granola or toast, fruit, juice, milk. May 5 — Pancakes, syrup, cereal, yogurt, granola or toast, fruit, juice, milk. May 6 — Scrambled eggs, cereal, yogurt, granola or toast, fruit, juice, milk. May 7 — Muffin, cereal, yogurt, granola or toast, fruit, juice, milk. May 8 — Cinnamon rolls, cereal, yogurt, granola or toast, fruit, juice, milk. Lunch May 4 — Chili in a bread bowl, cheese cup and crackers or PBJ, corn, fruit, pudding, milk. May 5 — Sloppy Joe meat on bun, Romaine lettuce, fruit, baked chips, milk.
May 7 — Baked potato, diced ham, cheese cup, dinner roll or PBJ, fruit/veggie bar, milk. May 8 — Chicken nuggets, cauliflower and carrots, hummus cup, pears, milk. Activities May 2 — State Science Fair. May 4 — Third grade field trip. May 5 — 4 p.m., track at Putnam County High School. May 6 — 11:45 a.m., early dismissal at 11:45 a.m. May 7 — Young Authors at Grand Bear Lodge. May 9 — 9 a.m., Illinois Elementary School Association sectional track meet at Hall High school.
Putnam County Community Center May 4 — Baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, pears, roll and butter. May 5 — Ham, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, bread and butter, dessert. May 6 — Salisbury steak, potato wedges, zucchini and tomatoes, diced apricots, wheat bread. May 7 — Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, bread and butter, dessert. May 8 — Meat lasagna, steamed carrots, fruit cocktail, grape juice, Italian bread. 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.
Marshall County Lincoln Day Dinner Monday, May 4, 2015 Honored Guest and Keynote Speaker Evelyn Sanguinetti Lieutenant Governor Evelyn is the State of Illinois’ 47th Lieutenant Governor. “As your Lieutenant Governor, I am commi�ed to working with Governor Rauner, our Cons�tu�onal Officers and the Illinois General Assembly to give our residents every opportunity to achieve the American dream. I am humbled to be our state’s rst La�na elected Lieutenant Governor and I am commi�ed to being a voice for Illinoisans of all walks of life.” Photo & Text excerpts from www.illinois.gov/ltg
Other Guests at the 2015 Lincoln Day Dinner: State Senator Darin LaHood
State Senator Darin LaHood, a resident of Dunlap, has served in the Illinois State Senate since March of 2011, represen�ng the 37th district. The 37th district spans much of Central Illinois including all or parts of Peoria, Woodford, Marshall, Stark, Knox, Henry, Mercer, LaSalle, Lee and Bureau Coun�es.
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When: Monday, May 4, 2015‐Recep�on 5:30 pm; Dinner 6:00 pm Loca�on: Mona’s Restaurant, 202 N. Main St., Toluca, IL 61369 Cost: $25 per advance �cket; $27 per �cket at door Advanced �cket deadline, Friday, May 1, 2015 Checks may be made out to: Marshall County Republicans Tickets may be purchased from Precinct Commi�eemen below:
Mike Mendola 407 W. 2nd St. Wenona, IL 61377 815‐853‐4782
Charles Owens 520 Wirt St. Henry, IL 61537 309‐364‐2976
Jack Johnson 309‐246‐2136 Kent Flanigan 309‐364‐3860 James Soon 309‐246‐2251 Allan Waldschmidt 309‐397‐2412
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING On May 4, 2015 at 3:30 p.m., a meeting conducted by Lostant CUSD 425 will be take place at Lostant School, 315 West 3rd Street, Lostant, IL 61334. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the district’s plans for providing special education services to students with disabilities who attend private schools and home schools within the district for the 2015-2016 school year. If you are a parent of a home schooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability and you reside within the boundaries of Lostant CUSD 425, you are urged to attend. If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting, please contact Sandra Malahy at 815368-3392. Published in Tonica News May 1, 2015.
Harding of Streator, LaSalle County, Illinois, case #15-P-47. Notice is hereby given to Brad Harding, unknown heirs, and relatives that on May 20, 2015 at 9:00 am, or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, Petitioner’s attorney, Morgan K. Strow of the Law Offices of Peter F. Ferracuti, 110 E. Main St., Ottawa, IL (815-434-3535) shall appear before the Hon. E. Daugherity, or any judge sitting in his stead, in courtroom 300 at the LaSalle County Courthouse located at 119 W. Madison St., Ottawa, IL 61350 for Parker Nursing Home’s petition to appoint the Office of State Guardian as the plenary guardian of Earla Harding. Published in The Tonica News May 1, 8, and 15, 2015.
LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS GUARDIANSHIP NOTICE, in the Circuit Court for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, LaSalle County, Illinois for Guardianship of alleged disabled adult Earla
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PROMOTE YOUR GARAGE SALES! Call 815-875-4461 PUBLIC AUCTION Located at: #308 3rd St., Lostant, IL (Southeast Comer of Lostant) Directions: From Rt. 251 at the South edge of Lostant, go East (on 4th St.), 4- Blocks to Main St., Then continue East around the park, (on R. Road Ave.) 3 Blocks (across from St. John’s Catholic Church), Comer of 3rd St. & Sheridan (watch for auction signs)
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REAL ESTATE: (To sell at 12:30 PM) Home Info: Built in1978, A Nice ranch style Home on a large corner lot with: 3 Bedrooms, 1-1/2 Baths (main floor), Lg. open Kitchen/Dining Area, Lg. Living room, Full Basement (partially finished, with bar area, gas fireplace, bathroom w/shower). GARAGES: a 2 Car Attached Garage. Also: A 1 Car detached Garage (12’W x 16’L) w/Cement Floor
AUCTIONEERS’ NOTE: This is a Nice/Well Kept Home in a nice location. A great opportunity! CHEVROLET S-10 TRUCK: (To sell at 12:00 Noon) 1999 Chevy S-10 PickUp Truck, Standard Cab,, 6-1/2’ Bed, 2.2 Liter 4 Cyl. Engine, Auto., Trans., Air Cond., 57,400 Miles, (bright blue), vin No. 1GCCS1445XK185848, a nice truck JOHN DEERE LAWN TRACTOR (To sell at 12:00 Noon) J.D. 125 Automatic, 20 H.P., 42” Deck, HydroFoot Drive COINS (To sell at 1:00 P.M.) Complete set of State Quarters in Lg. Wood Case; 29 - Uncirculated rolls of State Quarters (29 states); 19 - circulated rolls of State Quarters, (19 states); Assorted Loose State Quarters; Bicentennial Quarters & Half Dollars; 41 - Nickels (1940’s, 50’s & 60’s); Assorted: U.S. Mint & Proof Sets; Paper Currency: 2 - $5 Silver Cert.; 17 - $1 Silver Cert.; 6 - $2 Bills; German $100 Note; Clad Kennedy Half Dollars; 2 - American Eagle Silver Dollars; 35 - Sachajawea Dollars; 1809 Admiral Gardner/Shipwreck Coin; Canadian & German Coins; 17 - Susan B. Anthony Dollars; 2 - Commemerative Half Dollars HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS: Appliances: Kenmore 18 Cu. Ft. Refrig/ Freezer (almond); Kenmore 30” Gas Stove (white); Hotpoint Auto. Washer (white); Kenmore H.D. Elect. Dryer (white); M.W. 5 Cu. Ft. Chest Freezer; Westinghouse Refrigerator; Orban 24” Gas Stove (white); Husqvarna “Viking 6360” Elect. Sewing Machine; Comfort-Aire Dehumidifier; Sanyo 27” Port. T.V. w/Remote; R.C.A. 15” Port. T.V. w/Remote; Eureka Upright Vacuum; Dirt Devil “Featherlite” upright vacuum; 2 - Older Elect. Sewing Machines; Pro-Form 920 Elect. Treadmill w/Adjustable incline Furniture: Tall Curio Cabinet, ( 6 Ft.); 2 -Wood Dinette Sets; Platinum Full size Bed & Dresser; Lt. Blue Sofa; Floral Sofa; Hide-A-Bed Sofa; 2 - Swivel Rockers (mauve); Child’s Rocking Chairs; Card Table & Chairs; Kitchen Step Stool; 4 - Swivel Bar Stools Miscellaneous: Sm. Combination Safe; Fender “DG7” Guitar & Stand; Oil Paintings in Frames; Fabric & Sewing Supplies; Set of China; Glassware & China; Costume Jewelry COLLECTIBLE ITEMS: Mahogany Dropleaf Dining Table; Wood Rocking Chair; 2 - Oak Side Chairs; 5 - Avon President Busts (bottles); Horse Figurines; Book #2 “Old Time Sings & Mountain Ballads” (1929); 2 Pieces of Concrete from the Berlin Wall TOOLS · OUTDOOR ITEMS: Rem-Line 2 Pc. Rolling Tool Chest; Bench Top Drill Press; Sm. Craftsman Port. Air Compressor; Older 8” Table Saw; Toro Elect. Leaf Blower; B&D Elect. String Trimmer; 2 - 6 Ft. & 1 - 5 Ft. Alum Step Ladders; Assorted: Hand Tools & Hand Held Power Tools; Patio Table w/4 Chairs; Yard Swing; Lawn Chairs; Handmade Wooden Yard Decorations AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: A nice Auction of clean & quality items. View photos on website & plan to attend! Lunch Stand and Restrooms on site.
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