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TONICA — Tonica is preparing for new rules which will affect the school. At the school board meeting Wednesday, May 18, school attorney Walt Zukowski talked to the Tonica School Board about new rules regarding accommodations for transgender students as well as those regarding disciplinary actions. Zukowski has been working with the district for a number of years. “Back when Tonica had a running high school,” he said in illustration. “That’s been a long time.” Transgender New rules have come out regarding accommodations for students who state they are transgender. Called a “Dear Colleague Letter,” these rules have not gone through the leg-
islative process and thus are not a law. Nevertheless, Tonica could be expected to abide by them. “It’s a letter written by those departments in the Obama administration looking at the situation and saying, ‘This is what we would like you to do,’” Zukowski said to explain what these rules are. “This is not a law,” Zukowski said. He explained that, in the hierarchy of rules, these letters are not at the top. At the top is the law, which has an arduous process to reach that point, after which comes regulations. It is only after regulations that these Dear Colleague letters come into the picture. “What they are recommending you do is that you accommodate students who identify as transgender,” Zukowski said. “This does not require any surgery, nor does it require any sort of therapy for the situation. It
appears, at this point anyway, that it requires only a statement from the student that they identify as a sex other than their birth sex.” This requirement is a major point of contention, as evidenced by the discussion at the meeting. “In my opinion it’s a joke,” said board President Jeremy Hillyer. “Saying, ‘I get to go in the girls’ bathroom because I say I’m something other than what I was born as?” Other board members had the same issue. Regardless of the student’s actual intent or the truthfulness behind the declaration, these letters seem to indicate that it takes only a statement before the school will have to make a decision whether it will comply.
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TONICA — In the wake of its program cuts, the Tonica School Board discussed methods through which to generate more revenue, which would help insulate the school from needing to get rid of more programs. Discussion regarding this topic continued at the board’s Wednesday, May 18, meeting this month, especially in regards to food and sports. Interim Superintendent Lawrence Carlton presented his proposed price changes, which prompted discussion regarding how much the school can justify increasing various prices. “I’d like to see us break even,” Marty Wiesbrock said of the food program. “There’s deficit spending all over the place, and I think lunch should break even.” The anticipated problem with such a goal is the question of whether raising certain prices will cause the school to lose numbers sold. “I don’t think there’s a way to say, ‘This is what the price is going to be; this is what will make us break even,” board member Al Leffelman said.
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A bittersweet goodbye Putnam County High School valedictorian Olivia Lindstrom bid a thoughtful and emotional farewell to her school and classmates during Putnam County’s 50th annual commencement ceremony on May 20. Lindstrom is also a member of the National Honor Society and completed more than 100 community service hours during her time at PCHS.
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A bright future awaits Putnam County High School graduates and good friends Taylor Kreiser (from left) and Olivia Lindstrom, both of Lostant, graduated on May 20. Both graduates are in Putnam County’s Top 10 and members of the National Honor Society. Lindstrom is the valedictorian for the Class of 2016.
“Last month, we initially discussed our IGA with Fieldcrest School District,” she said, adding if the agreement is to be dissolved, Lostant’s attorney says the best course of action would be to find out when the last child in the program will graduate and use that as the last year. Malahy spoke to families who might be affected by the potential change, and the effect would be minimal. “We really aren’t in a danger zone of having a family have to make a hard decision,” she said. However, the dissolution might not even occur. According to Malahy, the Fieldcrest superintendent thinks picking up Lostant’s rural transportation routes is a viable option, rather than the alternative of dissolving the intergovernmental agreement. This would reduce the costs to Lostant. “There really isn’t a reason to dissolve the agreement right now,” Malahy said. “They’re now the cheapest tuition of the three. Where they used to be the middle one, they are now the lowest.” In other discussion: • Lostant applied for the Illinois Public Risk Fund
Grant and was awarded with it. “The last several years, we’ve been partnered with the Illinois Public Risk Fund,” Malahy said. “They have a grant you can apply for every year for safety needs, and there’s a list.” Applicants must choose from the list regarding what they might need. This time, Lostant applied for disaster supplies for the school’s emergency bags and two small hydraulic lifts. • The board recognized Jacob Wiesbrock and Ethan Philips, who represented Lostant by showcasing its sixth- through eighth-grade enrichment program. These two students were also presented with certificates and medals along with the Academic Excellence Award for maintaining all As in their course work. • The board thanked Cindy Burcar for providing food for the athletic awards banquet, Burcar and Dianna Ioerger for serving the aforementioned food, and Nicole Larson for organizing the banquet. “It was a very nice evening,” Ioerger said of the event. “Everybody that was there was very appreciative. The kids who were there kept saying they liked it, and if the kids were saying that, I figure it was worth it.”
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TONICA — At its Wednesday, May 18, meeting, the Tonica School Board looked at various repairs it is required to undergo. “The lines are old; they are very old,” Tonica Board President Jeremy Hillyer said of one issue that requires repair. “This is going to go back eight years, a while,” Hillyer said. “We’ve been going to put aside money to work on it bits at a time. We’ve never had the money to do it, and now eight years have gone by, and they’re in a condition where we have to do it.” “If you have maintenance that needs done and you don’t do it, eventually it becomes repairs, and you have to do it,” he said. Hillyer provided an example of what could occur without prompt repair. “When they blow out in the wintertime, the heating has to be shut off, the boiler.”
Another issue that needs worked on is a problem of asbestos, which the school is having taken care of this year. “This is in the boiler room, so there will be no staff, no students involved at all,” Interim Superintendent Lawrence Carlton said. “It’ll be done over the summer.” The school has no time to wait when it comes to rectifying the problem, not because of any danger but because of increasing costs. “With the maintenance, if we don’t do it now, the cost of labor goes up,” Hillyer said. Costs are already high, even if immediate action is taken. “You have to have the permits, and it has to be disposed of properly,” Hillyer said of the reasons for the project’s costliness. “It’s expensive, but we’ve got to get it done.” The board also discussed options for kindergarten through eighth-grade reading. The current program needs to be replaced. “It’s nowhere close to what the Common
Core is right now, and you have to constantly supplement,” Principal Duane Schupp explained. “Right now you’re asking teachers to gather material from all over the place and put something together to meet the standards.” Schupp indicated there are essentially three options they could have chosen from. One, the cheapest, comes with only digital support, while the next highest price adds in physical books. The highest price also includes various ancillary materials. Looking at the different prices, he had asked the seller if he could buy the textbooks without the digital support, which would have been cheaper than any of the other options, but he was told it was not an offered package. His issue with the cheapest package available is that students would be unable to do their work at home if they do not have an Internet connection.
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TONICA — Gary W. Scott, 69, of rural Tonica died surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 21, 2016, in OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Gary was born in Spring Valley on Oct. 19, 1946, to Harold Wayne and Mary Ardell (Mortenson) Scott. He married Janice Martonchik on July 1, 1978. He served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from 1967 to Gary Scott 1968, stationed in Kontum. Gary farmed most his life and was a driver for Tobler Trucking and then worked for M & M Remodeling. He was a member of the Oglesby American Legion, 40 and 8, and was former president of the Tonica Cemetery Association. He loved playing cards and fixing old tractors. Gary is survived by his wife, Janice of Tonica; and two sons, Jeremy (Heather) Scott and Joshua Scott, both of Tonica. He was preceded in death by his parents and his uncle, Jack Scott. Cremation rites have been accorded and burial of his ashes will be at a later date in Fairview Cemetery in Tonica. The Oglesby American Legion will conduct full military services. The Hurst Funeral Home in Tonica is assisting his family. Online condolences may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.hurstfuneralhomes.com.
School board From Page 1 Regardless, the board decided certain price increases were justified. The other major topic of discussion was prices relating to sports, particularly the suggested $35 fee attached to participation. “We’ve cut programs, and the programs we’re keeping we have to do something to generate some revenue,” Regan Sluder, board secretary, said to explain the rationale behind the price. Leffelman thought it might be worth consideration to give students one flat fee for all sports, but Hillyer said that could cause dissent as families might take issue with being charged the same for one sport as others who participate in more. Board Vice President Brian Marcinkus pondered the possibility of an alternative method of generating revenue. “I’ve seen some schools that have sponsorship boards,” he said. “I’m not sure if we want to go there.” One member of the public, sitting in at the meeting, voiced concern about the projected price, explaining that $35 is a lot of money which not everyone can afford. The board discussed the effect this increase would have on such families and came to the conclusion there would have to be an understanding that the school would make accommodations for those who cannot afford the price. Carlton echoed Sluder’s earlier statement regarding various price increases. “We cut some programs, and I think the community asked the board to start looking at these sorts of things,” he said. The effect of these cut programs and increased prices had another effect on decisions at the meeting, as the board decided to forego sending its administrators to attend the board convention in November. “I’m concerned that, especially after the cuts to programs we just made, this would send the wrong message,” said Marcinkus. Board Member Kim Goodbred indicated there could be much to gain from attendance. “My thought about it is that, if the state doesn’t pass a budget, there will be a lot of information they could get there,” she said. Marcinkus indicated an agreement that there could be good information at the convention, but he did not see enough of a positive gain to outweigh the negative aspects. Furthermore, he anticipates the board could acquire any necessary information through other means. “I’ve gone to a couple of these, and they’re outstanding educational experiences,” Marcinkus said. “I was disappointed when we stopped attending it, but I thought it was for the greater good to stop.” Hillyer agreed it would be best not to send anyone to this convention. “Not that I don’t want you guys to learn stuff, but I think it does send the wrong message,” Hillyer said. Through the discussion, the board decided not to attend the convention. All that was left was a vote. “I make a motion — I don’t know,” Goodbred said. “Are we moving to not approve it?” After an explanation of how the board could proceed, Goodbred moved to accept the proposal. Nobody seconded the motion, and thus it died.
From Page 1 “I’m not fond of letting a fifthgrade boy into the fifth-grade girls’ restroom when I have a fifth-grade daughter,” Marty Wiesbrock said. “You just said all they have to do is pronounce it, so if they say it, we have to deal with it.” “It’s got a large potential to be abused, especially as kids get older,” Brian Marcinkus, board vice president, said of the requirements. “The whole transgender issue is one thing, but with this you open the doors to predators,” Hillyer said regarding the potential abuse. “Then you’ve got legal issues there,” Wiesbrock added in, noting the legal problems of both compliance and noncompliance. Hillyer underscored the issue under discussion by asking, “If all they have to do is make an announcement, how do you tell?” Regardless, this is what has come from the administration, and Zukowski says the board will have to decide whether it will comply. While these rules are not law, there could still be penalties for refusal to cooperate. “If you choose not to do what they are telling you, they have two recourses,” Zukowski said. The first,
Pet travel tips for Memorial Day getaway Memorial Day symbolizes the start of summer for you and your pet. Time to start planning your weekend getaway — whether it be to the beach, the mountains or somewhere in between! Before you hit the road, it’s important to plan ahead for pet travel and always keep the best interests of your furry sidekick in mind. Traveling with your pet can be a wonderful and bonding experience or a not so pleasant one. It’s all a matter of proper planning and preparation. Top tips to ensure your Memorial Day getaway with your pet is a safe one. 1. No heads out the window Although many pets find that sticking their head out the window is the best part of the road trip, it’s not safe. Your pet can easily be injured by flying debris. This should go without saying, but NEVER travel with a pet in the back of a pickup truck. Some states have laws restricting such transport, and it is always dangerous. 2. Frequent pit stops Always provide frequent bathroom and exercise breaks. Most travel service areas have designated areas for walking your pet. Be sure to stay in this area particularly when you pet needs a potty break, and of course, bring along a bag to pick up after your pet. When outside your vehicle, make sure that your pet is always on a leash and wearing a collar with a permanent and temporary travel identification tag. 3. Proper hydration During your pit stops, be sure
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involves a suspension of up to three days, for which a school has to explain why it believes the student was a disruption to the learning environment or a threat to school safety. After three days, the school has another set of documentation it must prepare, this time regarding what was attempted to resolve the situation before it escalated to the point of suspension. Zukowski provided some examples regarding what might be included in such a report. “It could be we talked to the student; it could be we talked to the parents; it could be we tried detention already; it could be we made him write something 100 times; — I don’t know if that really still happens anymore.” Longer periods of time will see schools needing to identify support services for the student to utilize while out of school, as well as allowing the student to make-up work rather than fall hopelessly behind. One outcome Zukowski sees from this legislation is more in-school suspensions around the state. “A lot of places are looking at enhancing that to avoid the outcome of this,” he said. The other outcome he noted is a lot more time devoted to creating records.
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he indicated, is to remove funding they might provide; the second is to resort to legal action. “They can sue under some circumstances if they believe it violates Title 9,” Zukowski said. He noted there have been disagreements regarding whether it falls under such distinction. “Some courts have said, ‘Yes, we believe this violates Title 9, and you have to comply with the rule.’ And others have said that, no, that’s overreaching.” Discipline The other legal matter Zukowski talked about is Senate Bill 100, which speaks to disciplinary action and issues. “There was some concern out of Chicago that minority students were being treated unfairly.” Zukowski indicated that, while these concerns might appear more foreign to more central or southern areas of Illinois, Chicago holds a lot of clout, and thus these new rules apply all around. The bulk of the issue revolves around keeping kids in school, as opposed to liberally shoving them out through suspension or expulsion. Zukowski defined suspension as a separation from the school lasting up to 10 days, whereas expulsion is anything beyond 10 days. The first level of documentation
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to provide your pet with some fresh water to wet their whistle. Occasionally traveling can upset your pet’s stomach. Take along ice cubes, which are easier on your pet than large amounts of water. 4. Watch the food intake It is recommended that you keep feeding to a minimum during travel. Be sure to feed them their regular pet food and resist the temptation to give them some of your fast food burger or fries (that never has a good ending!).. 5. Don’t leave them alone Never leave your pet unattended in a parked vehicle. On warm days, the temperature in your vehicle can rise to 120 degrees in minutes, even with the windows slightly open. In addition, an animal left alone in a vehicle is an open invitation to pet thieves. 6. Practice restraint Be sure your pet is safely secured in your vehicle. Utilizing a pet safety harness, travel kennel, vehicle pet barrier, or pet car seat are the best ways to keep your pet safe. They not only pro-
tect your pet from injury, but they help by keeping them from distracting you as you drive. A safety harness functions like a seatbelt. While most pets will not have a problem adjusting to it, you may want to let them wear the harness by itself a few times before using it in the vehicle. If your pet prefers a travel kennel, be sure it is well ventilated and stabilized. Many pet parents prefer vehicle barriers, particularly for larger pets. Vehicle pet barriers are best suited for SUVs. Smaller pets are best suited for pet car seats. The car seat is secured in the back seat using a seat belt, and your pet is secured in the car seat with a safety harness. In addition to its safety features, a pet car seat will prop up your smaller pet, allowing them to better look out the window. No matter what method you choose, back seat travel is always safer for your pet. 7. Safe and comfortable Whatever method you choose to properly restrain your pet in your vehicle, be sure to make their comfort a priority. Just as it’s important for your “seat” to be comfortable for your long road trip, your pet’s seat should be comfortable too. Typically their favorite blanket or travel bed will do the trick. There are also some safe and very cozy pet car seats available that your pet may find quite comfy. Careful preparation is the key to ensuring that you and your pet have a happy and safe Memorial Day getaway. Source: TripsWithPets.com.
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Wake-up call A few weeks ago, I wrote a column about this bird that decided to build a nest on the ledge next to the front pillar of my home. I told you how this feathered friend’s decision would affect my cat and dog, which ultimately means it affects the Terri noise level and Simon the chaos inside my home — even COMMENTARY though the bird is quite content making a mess on my front porch and aggravating my pets from afar. When I wrote that column, I don’t think I mentioned I’m not a fan of birds. While I enjoy watching them from a distance, they aren’t my favorite creatures in the world. Please don’t write me letters about the wonders of birds. I know they are beautiful, and ultimately I left the nest-building bird keep her home on my front porch ... so that should account for something. I think my aversion to these little chirpers that have taken up residency by the hundreds in my yard began many years ago. My grandma always had a parakeet or a canary at the house when we were growing up, and Grandma whistled or sang to those dang birds all day long. Of course, the bird responded, which tickled Grandma to no end, so the entire day was made up of “conversation” between the two. Even as children, it drove us crazy. What also drove us crazy was when my grandfather would go out to do chores, my grandma would open up the door to the bird’s cage and let it fly through the house. It was up to us kids to “keep an eye on the bird,” so you can probably imagine how that turned out. As that bird swooped toward our heads and we screamed continuously, Grandma seemed amused. The only rule we had was the bird had to be back in the cage before Grandpa saw it. Clearly, it was a feathered free-for-all. The reason I’m bringing up the bird (I’d love to say “crap” here, but I won’t) issue again is simple. With the cool spring nights, I love to crack my bedroom window and snuggle beneath the blankets at night. That’s good sleeping, and I always think the fresh, cool air is healthy. The problem, however, is this alarm clock that goes off every morning between 4 and 4:30 a.m., and I’m not talking about the clock on my chest of drawers or the one on my cell phone ... You see, every morning — usually around 4 but occasionally a bit later — the birds wake from their slumber and begin singing. I’m not talking about just a few chirps now and then — these two-legged creatures start with a symphony of sound that is loud enough to wake up this tired editor. There are warbles; there are coos; there are full-fledged songs being sung coming from every tree and rooftop in my yard as well as from the neighbors. I’m not sure who is directing this sound-packed symphony; all I know is it wakes me up from a dream I wanted to finish and keeps me awake for way too many valuable minutes which I wanted to devote to way too valuable minutes of sleep. I lay there in my bed and listen. The sound — after I get over the basic concept of being annoyed at the chatter — is actually beautiful. Clearly, it is a happy concerto, and no tickets are required. It’s free. It happens every morning without fail. These feathered friends don’t miss their morning concerts because they’re having a bad day or they woke up on the wrong side of the nest. They sing their little hearts out for a couple hours every morning, and by the time my real alarm clock goes off at 6 a.m., the music is nearly silent, except for the coos of a pair of mourning doves that hang around on one of my garage rooftops. I’ve thought about these morning wake-up calls a lot lately, and instead of dreading their loud and happy voices, I’m now dreading the day when it will be too hot to leave the window open in place of air conditioning in the summer. But more importantly, I’m thinking we all should learn a lesson from our feathered friends — to make a choice to wake up every morning with a song in our hearts and happy words from our lips. What a wonderful change that would generate in all of our lives. Tonica News Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@tonicanews.com.
Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah One word. That’s all I’m asking for. Just one lousy word. That’s usually all it takes for me to get inspired to start writing one of these goofy columns. But right now, it’s nine o’clock on the night before my morning deadline, and I can’t figure out what the word is. Allow me to let you in on the secret of how I’ve been writing one of these dumb things every other week for the past four years. For the most part, I don’t do a darn thing. Normally I rely on my friends, family or pets to do something or for the right circumstances to occur, and I make a mountain out of a molehill about the situation. As my dad once said, “I don’t know how you can write so much without ever really saying anything.” I take it as a compliment. Granted, many of these columns are pretty weak and don’t have much societal impact. But I don’t care. I’m just shooting for somewhere between 700 to 950 words, and I’m good to go. The little word counter thingy on my computer says I’m only at 196 words right now. That’s very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very disappointing. 210 words. On Mondays of the weeks when one of these things is due, I start paying attention to my surroundings and hope that a little bit of inspiration takes hold. If nothing happens by Wednesday, I start getting a little nervous. By Thursday, I’m usually begging my friends and family to do something stupid, so I can write about it. I’ve been staring at my wife for
Greg Wallace COMMENTARY about an hour and half now. She hasn’t done anything that can even be labeled “slightly ignorant.” She can’t hold out forever, but I’m running out of time. 305. This last couple of weeks have been kind of a creative dry spell for me. I haven’t had many good, original ideas about anything. In fact the only halfway decent comic strip idea I’ve had recently has to do with trumpeter swans and Dizzy Gillespie. Unfortunately, that idea came to me while I was listening to the sermon at church last week. I think that I can make it into a fairly funny cartoon, but I don’t know if it’s worth risking eternal damnation. 390. It’s graduation season, so maybe I could dole out some words of wisdom to the young people who will be getting their diplomas. What should I tell them? The only piece of advice that I wish that someone would have bestowed upon me is that nothing good can happen from wearing really, really white underwear. It can only go downhill after the initial usage. And oh yeah, don’t do drugs. 461. I could go on and on about our new dog named Norman, but it seems I write way too much about dogs, cats, birds, fish, raccoons, pigs and Japanese Beetles. (Honestly, every now and then, I
actually do interact with real live humans.) 506. My daughter thinks I should talk about how she helped my mom in doing her deaconess job at church. You see, the deaconess at our church is in charge of preparing and cleaning up after communion every week. Our church uses grape juice instead of wine and whatever goes unused during the Sunday morning service, gets dumped down the drain. My daughter thought that was a waste, so she helped my mom out by drinking the excess juice out of the itty bitty glasses. I watched as she drank down at least a dozen of the little cups. From behind, it looked like she was doing shots at the bar. At least I’ll have somebody to enjoy eternal damnation with. No, I don’t think that I should probably write about that. 639. If I wanted to do something that a real editorial page columnist would do, I would write about the upcoming presidential election. I could pontificate about my feelings about the candidates and who I think would do the very best job in that position. So at this time, I would like to throw all of my undying political support behind ... 701. I’d better wrap it up now. No need to go nuts. War and Peace has already been written. Well what do you know? It looks like Dad is right. You can contact Greg Wallace at gregwallaceink7@gmail.com. You can follow him on his blog at http://gregwallaceink.blogspot. com.
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Co-ed restroom policies: ‘Insanity’ To the Editor, Insanity! On the heels of Target’s ridiculous bathroom policy to allow gender-confused men to have full access to women’s bathrooms in their stores, the Obama administration decided to issue a federal mandate requiring all public schools in the nation to comply with similar radical co-ed restroom policies. These absurd policies ignore the privacy and safety needs of the vast majority to accommodate the absurd wishes of a few. The fact is, males and females are created different yet are of equal and infinite value and worth. Respecting the innate biological and immutable differences of the sexes requires that we recognize the privacy, modesty and safety distinctions of bath-
rooms, locker rooms and changing rooms. Contrary to what some may say, preserving and honoring these differences is not “discrimination.” Moreover, why is the federal government making absurd policies for local school districts? What happened to local control? What about the voices of parents and local taxpayers? Do we no longer need local government bodies? All Americans should contact their federal representatives and demand the federal takeover of bathrooms be stopped. And call your local Target while you’re at it! David E. Smith, executive director, Illinois Family Institute Tinley Park
First Amendment “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” Constitution of the United States, 1789
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Lostant School’s sixth-grade class field trip Angela Walgenbach’s sixth-grade class went to Hugo Heredia’s art studio for its field trip on Thursday, May 12. Pictured are Landon Logsdon (from left), Makayla Ritko, Allison Harper, Sydney Miller, Will Daugherty, Chase Kreiser and Alex Larson. They also went to Matthiessen Park in the afternoon that day.
Memorial Day observance in Tonica TONICA — Tonica American Legion Post 260 will hold its Memorial Day observance on Sunday, May 29, at the cemetery just east of the Tonica Methodist Church starting at 1:30 p.m. The LaSalle-Peru Township High School Marching Band will play three selections under the direction of band director Kyle Adelman. The “Seven Crosses” memorial will be presented to start the observance. Col. Rick Keating of the 1st Illinois Battalion “Reenactment Group” will say a few
words about the Civil War and Mark Baer will recite “The Gettysburg’s Address.” The main address will be given by Denise Weik. Wreaths will be placed at monuments, a firing squad will be present and Taps will be played. The benediction will be given by Pastor Mark Nowakowski. An ice cream and cake social will follow the service in the Methodist church hall. In case of rain, the only change is that the Memorial Day observance will be held in the school gym which is just north of the cemetery.
Schafers will note 60th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Art Schafer of Tonica will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on June 3 with a family dinner hosted by their children. Art Eugene Schafer and the former Marilyn Marie Shawback were married June 5, 1956, at the Lostant United Methodist Church. They first lived in Streator. He retired in 1992 from Owens Glass in Streator. She retired in 2008 from Lostant School, where she worked in the cafeteria. They are the parents of two children, Rickey
Mr. and Mrs. Art Schafer (Cinde) Schafer of Lostant and Vickey Schafer of LaSalle.
Garage sales in Lostant LOSTANT — Lostant will host townwide garage sales on Friday, June 3, and Saturday, June 4, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to join the fun and host a sale at their house. A $5 fee per participating household is asked to help with advertising expenses. The name, address and a short description of items you are selling is needed. A map will be assembled with addresses and item descriptions. Anyone interested in hosting a sale should contact Jill Bruner by calling 309-5317324 or by email to jillbruner@yahoo.com or Andrea Poole by calling 815-252-6552 or email to andrearenee313@ gmail.com.
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Father’s Day potluck on June 16 OTTAWA — A Father’s Day potluck will be at noon Thursday, June 16, at the Bridges Senior Center, 221 W. Etna Road in Ottawa. Participants are asked to bring a dish to pass. The potluck will be followed by a presentation by Ameren on energy savings tips and storm preparedness. No registration is required.
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Stage 212 will present a ‘Paw Patrol’ party LASALLE — Stage 212 in LaSalle will offer young people the chance to get acquainted with members of the “Paw Patrol” on Saturday, June 11, at the theater. Parents will want to bring a camera, as there will be photo opportunities with actors portraying Chase, Marshall, Skype and Everest. Also included in the event are face paint-
ing, a dance party, a souvenir photo of the characters, a coloring station and the opportunity to touch a real fire truck courtesy of the LaSalle Fire Department. There will be other surprise character appearances as well. “A Paw Patrol Party” will have performances at hourly intervals beginning at 9 a.m. Performances will be added as ticket demand warrants.
Smith performs in orchestra concert ROCK ISLAND — The Augustana Symphony Orchestra performed a concert April 30 in Centennial Hall. Among the student musicians was Abigail Smith of Peru. The orchestra was conducted by Daniel Culver
as one of his final concerts before retirement after more than 40 years of service. The ensemble was joined by the following guests: Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble, conductor Michael Zemek, soprano Sangeetha Rayapati, and tenor Aaron Humble.
Tonica Special Education meeting set for May 31 TONICA — At 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, the Tonica School District will conduct a meeting in the cafeteria to discuss the plans for providing special education services during the 2016-17 school year to disabled students attending private schools or who are homeschooled within the district. Parents living within the boundaries of the Tonica district are urged to attend. For more information, call Duane J. Schupp at 815442-3420.
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Goodman performs in voice seminar ROCK ISLAND — Augustana students, including Gregory Goodman of Peru, performed in a voice seminar on April 26 in Wallenberg Hall. Selections included “Sonntag” by Johannes Brahms, among others. Student recitals at Augustana College are a
requirement for those pursuing a major in music performance. Other students pursuing a major or minor in music related to composition, general music, or education are highly encouraged to perform in a recital to showcase their progress and musicality.
Eiten receives degree LINCOLN, Neb. — Lyle Eiten of Peru was among nearly 2,800 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in ceremonies
May 6 and 7. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics from the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
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Tickets are $7 per child and must be reserved in advance by visiting www.stage212.org or by calling the box office at 815-224-3025. Space is limited. Each child must purchase a ticket. Children under 18 months are free. Adults are free, but there is a limit of two adults per group. The event is not in any way affiliated with Nickelodeon.
OTTAWA — Bridges Senior Center in Ottawa will offer an intermediate computer class from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. July 6, 13, 20 and 27. Register by July 1 by calling 815-4318034 or 866-331-8034. This four-week handson workshop will reinforce basic computer skills and expand on the many reasons for using a computer. Skills will include emailing, word processing, instant messaging, file management and Internet searching skills. A special empha-
sis will be on comparing Windows 7, 8.1 and 10 operating systems and their usage. Participants are encouraged to use their own laptop and those who don’t have access to a laptop may request the use of a senior center computer. The suggested donation is $45. No one will be denied entrance to the class for inability to donate. This class has limited space available and requires a minimum of four people and a maximum of eight people.
‘New to Medicare’ program Bridges Senior Center will host a “New to Medicare” program on Wednesday, June 29, at 6 p.m. This program is designed for those who will be “New to Medicare” or anyone else who would like to learn more about Medicare. Watch for more details.
Menus and Activities salad with cucumber Lostant and tomato, garlic bread, Grade School applesauce. June 2 — Sub sand-
Breakfast May 30 — No school. May 31 — Honeybun, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. June 1 — Pancakes and syrup, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. June 2 — Scrambled eggs and toast, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. June 3 — Honeybun, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. Lunch May 30 — No school. May 31 — Meat pizza, green beans, pears, milk. June 1 — Chicken alfredo, mixed vegetables, green beans, apricots, milk. June 2 — Cheese tortellini in broth, green beans, apricots, milk. June 3 — No lunch.
wich, potato salad, fruit, baked beans, dessert. June 3 — Hamburger with cheese on bun, french fries, three-bean salad, cantaloupe. Bread, butter, fruit juice and 2% milk are available with meals. For reservations, call 800-757-4579 24 hours in advance of the day’s meal. The menu is subject to change. Meals are available to senior citizens 60 plus at no cost, but donations are appreciated. The meal program is partly funded by donations, so they have a suggested donation of $5 per meal. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.
Tonica Grade School
May 30 — Closed for the holiday. May 31 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 1-3 p.m., Alzheimer’s Association Savvy Caregiver. June 1 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., beginner computer class. June 2 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 12:45 p.m., Bingo; 1:30 p.m., open cards. June 3 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 1 p.m., open Wii bowling. The Bridges Senior Center is a congregate meal site. Meals, provided by Voluntary Action Center, are served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday for a suggested donation of $3.50. A 24-hour advance reservation is required. For information, call 815-431-8034.
Breakfast May 30 — No school. May 31 — Chef’s choice. June 1 — Chef’s choice. June 2 — Chef’s choice. Lunch May 30 — No school. May 31 — Chef’s choice June 1 — Chef’s choice June 2 — Chef’s choice.
Putnam County Community Center May 30 — Center closed. May 31 — Tuna salad with lettuce on wheat bread, tomato slices, pasta salad, banana, cookies. June 1 — Spaghetti with meat sauce, lettuce
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, OTTAWA, ILLINOIS IN RE: ) THE ESTATE OF ) MELISSA K. BOKUS,) Deceased. ) No. 16-P-88 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION CLAIMS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the death of MELISSA K. BOKUS, late, of Peru. Letters of Office were issued on April 28, 2016, to
TIMOTHY BOKUS, whose attorney is APLINGTON, KAUFMA, MCCLINTOCK, STEELE & BARRY, LTD., 160 Marquette St., P.O. Box 517, LaSalle, IL 61301. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk, Circuit Court, in the LaSalle County Courthouse, Ottawa, or with the representative, or both, on or before November 21, 2016, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be
mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated this 20th day of May, 2016. JAMES OLSON CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS 119 W. Madison Street Room 201 Ottawa, IL 61350 Published in the Tonica News May 20, 27 and June 3, 2016.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, OTTAWA, ILLINOIS IN RE: ) THE ESTATE OF ) JAMES F. ) ALEXANDER, ) Deceased. ) No. 16-P-89 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION CLAIMS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the death of JAMES F. ALEXANDER, late, of Leonore. Letters
of Office were issued on April 28, 2016, to JESSICA ALEXANDERADAMS, whose attorney is Aplington, Kaufman, McClintock, Steele & Barry, Ltd., 160 Marquette St., P.O. Box 517, LaSalle, IL 61301. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk, Circuit Court, in the LaSalle County Courthouse, Ottawa, or with the representative, or both, on or before November 21, 2016, and any claim not filed with-
in that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated this 20th day of May, 2016. JAMES OLSON CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS 119 W. Madison Street Room 201 Ottawa, IL 61350 Published in the Tonica
News May 20, 27 and June 3, 2016.
Letters of office as Independent Executor were issued on May 3, 2016 to GAYLE M. WARGO, 1507 North Wasson Street, Streator, Illinois 61364 and whose attorney is M.G. GULO & ASSOCIATES, LTD., 123 S. Monroe Street, Streator, Illinois 61364. The estate will be administered without Court supervision, unless under Section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, Par. 5/284) any interested person
terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk. 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 December 2, 2016, 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. Dated this 27th day of May, 2016. Jim Olson, Clerk of the Circuit Court 13th Judicial Circuit, LaSalle County, Illinois Published in the Tonica News May 27, June 3 and 10, 2016.
IN THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LASALLE COUNTY Estate of ) JAMES R. ) BREHMAN, ) Deceased. No. 2016-P-90 NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the death of JAMES R. BREHMAN.
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