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First West Nile positive mosquito reported in Illinois By Terri Simon
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SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced the first West Nile virus-positive mosquito batch has been reported in Illinois this year. On May 26, employees of the St. Clair County Health Department collected a positive mosquito batch in O’Fallon, which is roughly 20 miles east of St. Louis, Mo. “West Nile virus activity is largely dependent on the weather, and with the increased temperatures we’ve been seeing in Southern Illinois, mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus are becoming active,” said IDPH Director Nirav D. Shah, MD, JD. “We want to remind people not to be complacent. Take precautions to protect yourself by
wearing insect repellent and getting rid of standing water around your home.” According to a press release from the IDPH, surveillance for West Nile virus in Illinois includes laboratory tests on mosquito batches, dead crows, blue jays, robins and other perching birds, as well as testing sick horses and humans with West Nile virus-like symptoms. People who observe a sick or dying crow, blue jay, robin or other perching bird should contact their local health department, which will determine if the bird will be picked up for testing. Locally, Jenny Barrie, health educator at the LaSalle County Health Department in Ottawa, said the department has already sent in five dead birds to the Illinois
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Sump pump troubles Lostant Village Board worried about sewer system overload By Zita Henneberry zhenneberry@bcrnews.com
LOSTANT — The recent downpour may be more than Lostant bargained for. “We’re getting too much water when it rains, so people are obviously putting their sump pumps into the sewer system. So the question becomes, how do we rectify this?” asked Jack Immel, Lostant’s health and safety officer. The board discussed the serious problem of overloading the town’s system with water from people’s sump pumps. “There is way too much water in the sewer system for what it can handle,” said Mitch McCaw, the public works supervisor. Vol. 141 No. 27 One Section - 8 Pages
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According to McCaw, since the system is meant to be a closed one, the only water coming out to the water treatment plant should be the same amount pulled from the water tower. However, the board revealed the amount of water at the plant has been much greater than the amount taken from the tower. “Sump pumps are not to be hooked up with the sewer system. We’re having problems; this will cost the town a tremendous amount of money in the long run, and if you are hooked up to the sewer system, you need to get if off now,” said Immel. The board agreed, while they do not wish to travel
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Ending the year in the sun Lostant Elementary students played an exciting game of dodgeball during their field day on June 2. Students and teachers enjoyed the beautiful weather and all were looking forward to an upcoming summer of fun.
Don’t let the scale rise along with the mercury The importance of avoiding summer weight gain By Dave Cook
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With school out and children having a summer full of unstructured days before their next school year, it’s important to remember to stay active and eat healthy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, despite the various benefits, many children and adolescents don’t participate in the recommended 60 minutes a day of physical activity. Participation in physical activity also declines as young people age. In 2013, 15 percent of high school students hadn’t participated in 60 minutes of any kind of
physical activity in the week before the study, according to information on the CDC website. Children who are already overweight often show a greater pattern of weight gain in summer, largely because there’s less access to recreation facilities, programs, healthy meals and a healthy environment. Without a structured day, it’s easy to sleep in, get bored and for kids to find themselves feeling less than energetic, spending the day moving from the television to computer to video games and eating and drinking more unhealthy food than they normally would. With the rising temperatures of sum-
mer, many choose to quench their thirst with soda throughout the day, drinking much more than they do during the cooler times of year. Over the past 30 years, childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents. In 2012, more than one third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese, according to the CDC website. Sixty minutes of daily physical activity which, over the course of a week, includes muscle building, bone strengthening and aerobic exercise, reduces the risk of obesity, asthma, sleep apnea, diabetes, bone and joint problems and multiple other health problems, according to the President’s Challenge website. It also increases self-esteem, reduces anxiety and depression and
promotes psychological well-being and helps academic achievement, concentration and attentiveness, information on the website states. Many children choose to play organized sports such as baseball, volleyball, basketball, tennis, martial arts and gymnastics, but there are also many options available which don’t require a sporting league or membership to a gym. Playing on playground equipment, skateboarding, yoga, dancing, swimming, walking the dog, helping with yard or housework (Doesn’t the garage need cleaning?) or going for a nice, long walk in the evening are all things which will help keep children and the rest of the family in shape and in good health for the next school year that will be here before you know it.
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From Page 1 Department of Agriculture’s animal disease lab in Galesburg for testing. All five of those birds tested negative for West Nile virus. The only birds the department can send in for testing are those that have died within the past 12 hours. Only freshly-deceased birds are eligible for testing. Barrie said the county will also begin setting mosquito traps around the county. The mosquitoes caught in those traps will be tested for the virus. Even though the first West Nile virus mosquito has been discovered in the state of Illinois, Barrie said the West Nile season usu-
ally peaks in late July and early August, however, the presence of the mosquito that carries the virus is largely dependent on the weather. “The West Nile mosquito is definitely driven by the weather,” said Barrie, adding those mosquitoes prefer hot and dry weather. West Nile virus is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito that has picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird. Common symptoms include fever, nausea, headache and muscle aches. Symptoms may last from a few days to a few weeks. However, the IDPH said four out of five people infected with West Nile virus will not show any symptoms. In rare cases, severe illness including meningitis
or encephalitis, or even death, can occur. People older than 50 and immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk for severe illness from West Nile virus. The first West Nile virus positive results in 2014 were a positive bird in Henry County collected on May 29, 2014, and a positive mosquito batch in Madison County collected on May 30, 2014. Last year, 50 counties in Illinois reported a West Nile virus positive mosquito batch, bird and/or human case. For the 2014 season, IDPH reported 44 human cases (although human cases are underreported), including four deaths. No human cases of West Nile virus have been reported so far this year.
PERU — St. Bede Academy will require school uniforms for all students for the 2015-16 school year — a move that has earned mixed reactions from parents and students. On Monday, June 15, Dennis School Uniforms will hold a sale in the Abbey Church from 2 to 7 p.m. to give students an opportunity to try on and purchase the clothing they will need to have before their first day of attendance. “I don’t like khaki shorts but don’t want to wear khaki pants, and we can’t wear cargo shorts or hoodies, so I’m not happy about it,” Sawyer Gray, an upcoming sophomore, said. Several parents who were interviewed expressed displeasure with the new policy, but at the same time, they recognize the merit of having a dress code. Mark Schneider, whose daughter, Emily, is a student and ambassador for St. Bede, said, “From the parents’ view,
Lostant From Page 1 from house to house, they may need to if the problem persists. In the next water bill, the village intends to place a reminder asking people to unhook their pumps from the sewer system. The board agreed; they do have the power to fine those with their sump pumps hooked up to the sewer system and may need to if the problem persists. In other business, the Lostant Village Board is waiting for July tax money in order to repay money from the Motor Fuel Tax account. “Long story short, we have 60 days to repay
I think it makes it easier ... less shopping, less worries of your children’s clothes choices fitting in, and no worries about being unsure what may meet the dress code. From the kids’ side it isn’t as welcome ... They lose some of their ability to express themselves via clothing and are left with only a few options.” Peggy Cain, whose daughter, Jaci, is also a student, said, “I think the uniforms will be a good addition to the St. Bede experience.” Julie Ator of Peru said she doesn’t mind the concept of uniforms but is not happy that a certain brand needs to be purchased and, that St. Bede wear isn’t going to be allowed anymore. Although the change is being met with some dissatisfaction, school officials felt it was necessary to institute this policy and feel the student body, along with their parents will adjust and grow to appreciate the concept and positive aspects of leveling the playing field when it comes to appearances and social hierarchy.
$2,387.13 from the General Fund into our Motor Fuel account,” said Ray Brierly, the Lostant finance officer. Dean Chalkey, a consultant for an area engineering company, explained money which was meant to be taken from both the general fund and the motor fuel fund was taken from only the motor fuel fund. Therefore, he said, the money which was supposed to be taken from the general fund needs to be reimbursed. Jim Kreiser, Lostant treasurer, said the payment cannot be made until tax money is collected in early July. However, he said, this should be within the allotted time given to the board.
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Obituary Lorraine Redenius
Institute offers free skin cancer screening PERU — Soderstrom Skin Institute will provide a free mole and skin cancer screening from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 13, at 2200 Marquette Road in Peru. No appointment is needed. Call 815-224-7400 for details. More than 3.5 million skin cancers are diagnosed annually. Around 76,000 will be melanoma. More than 9,000 of these cases will be fatal. There is a 98 percent survival rate for patients whose melanoma is detected before it spreads. People under 30
years old that use tanning beds increase their risk of skin cancer by 75 percent. Skin cancer increased 800 percent in women 18-39 from 1970-2009. The state of Illinois banned anyone under 18 years old from being able to use tanning beds. Melanoma has been linked to tanning bed usage. Soderstrom Skin Institute 2014 facts: Hundreds of skin cancers were found including basal cell, squamous cell and pre-cancer actinic keratosis, with 152 patients (84 men and 68 women) diag-
Meeting minutes Tonica Volunteer Fire Department TONICA — The June Tonica Volunteer Fire Department meeting was called to order by Chief Al Stremlau with 29 members present. There were 17 emergency calls during May, including three fires, nine ambulance calls, three accidents, one MABAS Water Rescue Team and one automatic fire alarm. As of May 31, the number of year-to-date emergency calls is 51. Donations of or more than $100 were received during May from: Elaine Ford, Chuck Brennan, Jan-
ice and Phil Duffell, Jim and Boni Reynolds, Bob and Vicki Goskusky, Tim and Carrie Lock, and Richard and Diane Strack. Stremlau completed a 24-hour National Incident Management (NIMS) ISC300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents class that was held at Heartland Community College in Bloomington. Mutual aid grain bin rescue training with Lostant and Leonore Fire Departments was held in Leonore at the Ruff Brothers Grain Facility. The training was conducted by John Lee, director of safety, Health Environmental Services Grain & Feed association of
nosed with melanoma – the most deadly form of skin cancer. The oldest was 96 years old. The youngest was 15 years old. Dr. Carl Soderstrom recommends a monthly skin self exam. Remember the ABCDEs of moles/spots: A. Asymmetry – one half not like the other. B. Borders irregular – poorly defined borders. C. Color varied – difference shades of tan, brown, black, white, red or blue. D. Diameter – larger than the width of a pencil eraser. E. Evolving – changing in any way. Stinging,
itching, burning or bleeding. “This is a disease that affects all ages and all backgrounds. The earlier melanoma is detected and removed, the better a patient’s chance for survival. If you can spot it, you can stop it,” Soderstrom says. Over the past 35 years, Soderstrom Skin Institute has provided this free skin cancer screening service to more than 30,000 patients. To learn more, visit WeKnowSkinCancer. com.
Illinois. Tonica Fire Department’s new grain rescue tube was demonstrated along with the procedures to safely enter a large grain bin. Rescue saws were used to cut pieces of unused bin sides. This allowed those in attendance to see the effort that is required to accomplish this task. The use of backboards, tarps, vacuums and augers were also covered. During May, 12 members completed CPR training. Rick Turri and Alec McCleary attended the critique of the 4-alarm fire incident that occurred in Utica. Twenty-one Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG) have been approved. Tonica Fest Cruise-In 50/50 drawing tickets are available from all depart-
ment members. A letter of resignation was received from Jason Twardowski. Stephen Ebener has completed his probationary period and has been promoted to junior firefighter status. The Tonica Fire Department provided celebratory escorts to the LP boys and girls track teams acknowledging their successful season. The Tonica Fire Department provided a fire truck ride for the Tonica Grade School Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support awards students. Bill Gray repaired the bad intake valve on Pumper-1714, changed motor oil and filter on the ambulance, replaced the high-idle control on Rescue-1715.
enter through west door). The next meeting will be Thursday, June 18. The Toastmasters club is a fun and friendly environment, designed to provide a supportive and positive learning experience that empowers
members to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call Rachel Snell at 815830-6381.
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Grand opening planned MCNABB — One Paw’z Pub in McNabb will host its grand opening event starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 20. The event will feature entertainment by Jimmy Essl. The pub is located at 420 Main St. in McNabb. For more information, call 815-882-2591.
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Illinois Valley Toastmasters meeting PERU — The Illinois Valley Toastmasters meet the first and third Thursday of each month at 1305 Sixth St. in Peru (IVCH building east of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, parking available in Lot 7 on Seventh Street,
OGLESBY — Lorraine V. Redenius, 96, of Oglesby died peacefully at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at Manor Court of Peru with her grandson, Troy, greeting her into Heaven. She was born in Lostant on March 4, 1919, to Henry and Lilly (Schach) May. She worked at Owens Illinois Glass in Streator for many years and also, candled eggs Redenius at Mertel’s Hatchery in Lostant. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday school and was active with the lady’s sewing group in the church in which they made quilts for the Lutheran World Relief. She enjoyed crocheting, spending time in her flower beds at home, and enjoyed watching the birds. She made candy and cookies at all holiday times. She is survived by two daughters, Marilyn Jean Briscoe of Princeton and Ruth Ann Tomanek of Oglesby; two grandchildren, Gregory John (Andrea) Kreitner and Tanya Tomanek; four great-grandchildren, Grace, George, Johnathan and Lilly; one great-great-granddaughter, Ariana; and one sister, Leah Donna Moore of Normal. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Troy Tomanek, in 1996. Services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 6, in St. John’s Lutheran Church in Peru with the Rev. Timothy Kenyon officiating. Visitation was held prior to the services in the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church or MDA in memory of Troy. The Hurst Funeral Home in LaSalle is assisting the family. Online condolences may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.hurstfuneralhomes. com.
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The Editorial Page The Tonica News Sam R Fisher
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A silver screen challenge I’m a child of the TV generation, no doubt. I’ve seen them all — sitcoms, cartoons, shorts, after-school specials or anything else catching my attention. But movies are what I really loved and what planted the seed of a life-long love of film was WGN’s Family Classics. The first film to come to mind when I think of Family Classics is “Moby Dick.” How could a kid not be impacted by a yearly viewing of Gregory Peck’s mad Captain Ahab stalking the great white whale? I still love the movies I first saw years ago, on a Sunday afternoon and finding great films is still a big part of my life. I haven’t had cable for years, so I fill the void with a nightly film on DVD. It’s a constant search, and I’m sure I’m not the only one who struggles to find quality entertainment among the ever-growing sea of mediocrity. Yes, there are some fantastic new films being made, as Hollywood is now capable of putting anything on screen, and new talents continually raise the bar. But I don’t like wasting my time with potential duds. I recently came across a list of the American Film Institute’s 100 Greatest American COMMENTARY films. I marked off those I’d seen and ended up with more than half the list checked off. I decided to give myself the challenge of seeing all 100 films as soon as possible, a spontaneous lesson in the history of film, and as it turned out, history in general. I got them all through the library, and since the list was full of classics I had no difficulty. Once a week I’d request several titles at a time and tried to strike a balance between time periods and genres, so I wouldn’t end up with a week of similar films. I did no research before watching. As each film ended, my wife and I would discuss our immediate impressions. In the morning we’d research it and learn about the production history, plot, cast, box office figures, original critical reception, influences, its effect on popular culture and modern opinions. In the evening, before the next movie, we’d discuss what we came to call our “24hour opinion.” Some films hit you right away, but we found there were some that we couldn’t stop thinking about the next day, and opinions could change, strengthening with time or the knowledge learned from its history. We would also occasionally request other films from directors or actors that had made an impression, and we discovered many films that could arguably be on the list. I’ve since completed my goal; it was a great experience. It made me into a bonafide silver screen fiend. I’ve never shied away from a movie because it’s B/W, subtitled or of a certain genre, OK, gory slasher films have never appealed to me, but this project forced me to watch things that I may have otherwise overlooked. It was fun to discover a love for the ‘40’s MGM musicals that are full of brilliant color, beautiful costuming and set design, catchy songs and incredibly athletic dancing. It turns out I’m a big Gene Kelly fan. If you haven’t seen this man dance, you should; there’s no one like him. Fred Astaire was a great dancer, but I’ve never seen him effortlessly tap dance in roller skates. The biggest surprise though was Charlie Chaplin. Everyone knows the image of the tramp, but I’d never seen any of his work — 90-year-old, silent movies, and they’re still as heartfelt, funny and socially relevant as ever. I now see his influence everywhere. “City Lights” is one of the funniest, most charming and sweetly romantic movies ever. You can’t view “Modern Times” and not see its connection to the issues of today, and “Gold Rush” is the forerunner to countless cartoons and slapstick comedies. There were only two that I feel don’t belong on the list which is a great loved/hated ratio. Sure, there will always be valid arguments for others to be on the list, but I mean films I struggled to sit through. I enjoyed John Wayne’s “Stage Coach” and easily recognize its influence, but “The Searchers” was a dud. I like James Cagney, but I thought “Yankee Doodle Dandy” was a mess of a cinematic commercial for the musicals of George M. Cohan. I’d love to give my review of each entry on the list along with several others, but there’s simply not
Dave Cook
On the street
Do you think people today respect the flag as much as your generation does? “No, they don’t. People stand with their hats on during the Pledge of Allegiance; they just don’t respect it.” Bill Steck, Hennepin
“I think they do; they display them a lot more.” Sandy Tarr, Leonore
“I think they do respect it more now than they used to because you see more flags out for different occasions than you ever did when I was a child. I think it’s more appreciated now than it was 50 years ago.” Doris Phelps, Tonica
Considerations by Nedda Lesser than ... I have been reminded all my life how short I am. When I was little, I thought maybe it was a flaw, and I would worry about it. My Dad told me to decide whether this “shortness” would ruin or diminish my life, then move on with things I needed to get done and things I wanted to do. Of course, I have some limitations, but since my family had a great sense of humor, I learned to go along and have fun with my height. I will have to say, that when people
Nedda Simon COMMENTARY
tell me I’m short, sometimes I want to say, “Duh ... you think?” We can really limit our chances to live a full life if we think about the things we can’t do. I find inspiration when I see other’s so limited doing great things, and you all know some yourselves.
It reminds us to not focus on what we can’t do now and look at what we have to work with to accomplish things. It can certainly remove the bitterness and sadness that comes along with feeling defeated. Of course, we have to mourn our losing some abilities we had, but we can make the most of the situation and be grateful we have many capacities left. There is research that backs the fact if we do just that, we get better in every aspect of our lives. Nedda Simon of rural Princeton can be reached at neddasimon@ ymail.com.
TO Letter THE Editor
Honoring veterans To the Editor, Each year on June 14 we celebrate Flag Day in honor of the 1777 adoption of the American flag. The American flag represents many things to many people, including patriotism, freedom, liberty, fairness and hope. As a veteran myself, I believe the American flag also represents sacrifice — specifically the sacrifice that our military veterans have made to ensure the United States of America remains the greatest country on earth. Our service men and women deserve our respect, appreciation and gratitude. Nothing pleases me more than giving back to our military veterans. That is why I am pleased to highlight a law that takes effect July 15, which will allow U.S. military veterans to obtain a driver’s license or ID card marked VETERAN. Veterans who have received an honorable or general under honorable conditions discharge qualify. The process is simple. Veterans must first obtain official certification from the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs. They can do
Letters policy Letters to the Editor should not be more than 500 words in length. Only one person can sign a Letter to the Editor. The author of the letter must include his/her name, hometown and telephone number. The author’s name and hometown will be published, however, the telephone number is only used to verify the authenticity of the author’s signature and will not be published. Unsigned letters are never read or published. No letter will be published until The Tonica News contacts the author of the letter to verify the signature. The Tonica News reserves the right to edit or refuse any Letter to the Editor. so by visiting one of the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs offices throughout the state and providing a copy of their DD-214 or Certification of Military Service (NA Form 13038). For more information, please contact the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs at 800-437-9824 or visit www.illinois. gov/veterans. Once the necessary certification is obtained from an Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs office, the veteran may apply for a new, renewal or corrected driver’s license or ID card at any Secretary of State Driver Service’s facility. The driver’s license or ID card will
contain the word VETERAN printed in blue directly beneath the signature on the front of the card. I had the honor of serving as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division and as a member of the Illinois National Guard and Reserve. There is no greater honor than serving your country, and our veterans can now proudly display their service on their driver’s license or ID card, which will help them receive the services and benefits they richly deserve. Jesse White, Illinois Secretary of State Springfield
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
enough room here. If you’d like me to tackle something like that let me know; I’d love the challenge. I’ve continued to branch out from the list and find more classics, and I encourage everyone to give these older films
a view. You’ll be surprised at how suspenseful, funny, romantic, thought-provoking and entertaining they are. Tonica News Staff Writer Dave Cook can be reached at news@tonicanews.com.
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Community
Family Fun Day set for June 14 in Magnolia
Summertime H.O.P.E. food drive kicks off OTTAWA — The LaSalle County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is kicking off its Summertime H.O.P.E. food drive. Most big food drives take place during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, but the people who are hungry during that time of year are hungry all year around. Did you know the food pantries throughout the county serve more than 6,100 people on a monthly basis? And that an average person eats 3-5 pounds of food a day? So to feed the population of people who use the pantries in the county that could take up to 24,400 pounds of food and more. In order to help support the local food pantries this summer, MRC started collecting items on June 1 and will continue to July 13. There are multiple locations throughout the county that have been designated as “donation collection sites.” The locations include: LaSalle County Health Department in Ottawa; Walgreens in Peru, Ottawa and Streator; CVS in Peru, Save-A-Lot in LaSalle and Ottawa; Kroger in North
Ottawa and South Ottawa, Hy-Vee in Peru and Sullivan’s in Mendota. All the food collected will be divided up based on population served and each food pantry in LaSalle County that gives out non-perishable food items will receive a donation. The goal of the MRC is to collect 30,000 pounds. The following food items are needed: Cereal, noodles, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, soup/stew/chili, tuna fish, rice, instant potatoes, canned vegetables, Hamburger Helper, spaghetti sauce, flour, sugar, canned meat, coffee, canned fruit, fruit cups, granola bars, fruit juice boxes, raisins, fruit snacks/rolls, graham crackers and Jell-O. The LaSalle County Medical Reserve Corps is a volunteer organization that is administered through the LaSalle County Health Department and their Emergency Preparedness Program. For more information regarding the MRC program or the food drive, email lasallecomrc@ yahoo.com or visit www. lasallecountymrc.org.
MAGNOLIA — A Family Fun Day benefitting the Magnolia Fire Department, will be from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at the Crossroads Community Church. The event, which will be held at
the church located on the corner of Routes 18 and 89 in Magnolia, will feature a smoked pork loin luncheon buffet with homemade sides and free drinks; live music by Tim Ajster; and volleyball, bag games
and small children activities. The public is invited to meet the congregation as they work together to entertain and help the community. Donations will be accepted to benefit the Magnolia Fire Department.
Kids’ summer program will kick off June 15 LASALLE — The LaSalle Public Library will kick off “Summer Road Trip,” seven weeks of summer fun for kids, on Monday, June 15. Programming includes “drop-in” craft days for all ages, LegoMania events for builders age 8 years and up, a special makeand-take craft day filled with Independence Day projects for all ages, weekly preschool storytimes, a unique creative art workshop that utilizes software in tandem with artists’ original works for kids age 8 years and up, and many Tail-Waggers Reading Dog visits, for all ages — now expanded to include six reading dogs. A room-size game board will fill the children’s area of the library; kids who choose to participate, will go for their personal best as they proceed around the game board, learning fun facts, racing ahead from mile marker to mile marker, detoured around “rock slides” and “road construction,” and stopped by “slow traffic”
and “road closures.” Road Trip activity sheets will be available every week for use in the library or to take home for real road trip fun. The summer program will be punctuated by little surprises here and there … a real, summer road trip adventure … come along for the ride. Kids who register and participate in the summer program, and who turn in their Summer Road Trip booklet between Aug. 1 and Aug. 15, will receive a prize packet. “Summer Road Trip” also includes six outstanding family night events, all on Thursdays, beginning at 6 p.m. These professionally presented pro-
grams will provide families with some of the best in live family entertainment. These include “Peace Tales from Around the World,” an upbeat, hands-on storytelling performance with a multi-cultural theme presented by Artstour veterans, Kidworks Touring Theatre Company, “Summer Road Trip to Gallimaufry Grove with folksinger Anna Stange,” a sensational workshop that combines a multi-instrument performance with a music/ art project, “Mexican Folk Music,” performed and interpreted by Old Town School of Folk Music teachers and outstanding multi-instrumentalists,
Maria and Jahvi, “On the Road with the Library” performed by long-time Artstour Roster master storyteller, mime, and actor, Chris Fascione, “Musical Summer Road Trip,” an energetic performance by multiple Family Choice Award-winner, Jeanie B!, and a park concert, “Rockin’ Road Trip with Rick Kelley,” featuring NACA Family Program of the Year Award-Winner, Rick Kelley, in a wonderfully interactive event sure to get the audience up, moving and hula-hooping. All programming is free and open to the public. The library is located at 305 Marquette St. in LaSalle.
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This little guy can make big mess Join us for this presentation by Dr. Mark Fernandez, medical director of Illinois Valley Hospice.
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Wednesday, June 17th 6:30 p.m. IVCH Room at Peru Mall (next to Jo-Ann Fabrics) Q&A Session following the program
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Menus and Activities Putnam County Bridges Senior Center June 15 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 10 a.m., Community Center
Tonica Grade School releases fourth quarter honor rolls TONICA — Tonica Grade School has announced its honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2014-15 school year. High Honor Roll Sixth grade: Hannah Burcar, Kyra Cooling, Brice Fundell, Brendan Funk, Jonathan Johnson, Easton Koudleka, Gabriel Limberg, Jacob Marcinkus, Savanna Rietgraf, Alaina Stasiak, Clarie Stillwell and Brianna Strehl.
Seventh grade: Camille Carlson, Carly Christman, Faith Dauber, Logan Johnson, Rene Lamboley, Erin Leschewski, Rebecca Schmidt, Bryan Stillwell and Nathan Zimbelman. Eighth grade: Emily Anderson, Janelle Bernardoni, Mathew Carmean, Corey Eilers, Tony Galindo, Aiden Greenwalt, Danielle Hohene, Sam Obermiller, Joshua Sensiba, Hayley Soria, Owen Wolfe
and Patrick Zimbelman. Honor Roll Sixth grade: Hank Blauvelt, Nathan Carlson, Sage Gallik, Cole Haynes, Jonathan Hillyer and Claire Leffelman. Seventh grade: Jenna Folty, Gabriella Rutkowski, Carson Siemers, Jarrett Skinner and Anthony Tsikretsis. Eighth grade: Sheridan Blauvelt, Kyler Boaz, Takoda Ehm and Cade Ploch.
IVCC presidential honors list released OGLESBY — More than 215 Illinois Valley Community College students were named the presidential honors list for the spring
2015 semester. Students who earned a grade point average of 3.75 to 4.0 in 12 or more semester hours were included on the list.
Area students include: Lostant: Cody O’Brien, Sabrina Smith and Matthew Swan. Tonica: Cory Lauer.
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GRANVILLE 211 East Silverspoon. Saturday, June 13, 7am-11am ONLY. MOVING SALE. 2 couches, recliner, living room chairs, electric stove, refrigerator, entertainment center, pictures, area rugs and misc.
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Hebrew Prayer Shawl (new) $20. At Lake Thunderbird. Call 815-437-2758 Hefty, double wide adult rope hammock with stand. Stand is 16 feet long and on casters. Call 815-663-0122 New Adams tight lie 4 wood; Ping G5 driver; Ping G15 3 wood. $150. Call 815-872-1906
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MORE ON 34 GARAGE SALE. Friday and Saturday, June 19th & 20th. Bureau County Fairgrounds, Princeton. Both inside & outside. Concession stand. For Information Call 815-303-2905 PRINCETON 408 Bryant Circle Drive & 1724 Edgewood Court. Thursday June 11, 9am-6pm, Friday June 12, 8am-4pm. Clothing sizes baby boys' & up, girls' junior and ladies, men's large & tall to 2x. Seasonal decorations, books, puzzles, toys & misc. goodies TISKILWA Schindel Residence. 1 mile north of Tiskilwa on PrincetonTiskilwa Blacktop. Thursday, June 11, 1pm-7pm; Friday, June 12, 7am4pm; Saturday, June 13, 7am-noon. MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE. Girls clothes (many brand names, like new) size 10Junior Miss. Toys, books, games, knickknacks & household items. Other items include: weight machine, riding lawn mower, Cub Cadet with tiller, 2 back seats for an Escalade. Homemade cookies. Something for everyone. Much more, Come See!
999 • Legal Notices NOTICE OF ORDINANCE NO: PREVAILING WAGE RATES TAKE NOTICE that the LASALLE COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT Board of Directors of the LASALLE COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT of Ottawa, pursuant to “An Act regulating wages of laborers, mechanics and other workers employed in any public works by the State, county, city or any public body or any political subdivision or by anyone under contract for public works,” approved June 26th, 1941, as amended, has determined on, and as effective from June 1st, 2015, that the general prevailing rate of wages in this locality for laborers, mechanics, and other workers engaged in the construction of public works coming under the jurisdiction of the Board of
Sewing Circle; 12:45 p.m., Bingo; 1:30 p.m., open cards. June 16 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 10 a.m., Soldier’s Angels; 5 p.m., Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support group. June 17 — Center closed for full staff meeting. June 18 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 11 a.m., blood pressure check; noon, Father’s Day cookout; 12:45 p.m., oldies; 1:30 p.m., open cards. June 19 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 10 a.m., family caregiver support group; 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 more information, call 815-431-8034.
June 15 — Roast pork, au gratin potatoes, carrots, rolls and butter, pineapple dessert. June 16 — Ham salad on bun with lettuce, macaroni salad, fruit, baked beans, dessert. June 17 — Smoked sausage, fried potatoes, pork and beans, bread, watermelon. June 18 — Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, blueberries, rolls and butter, dessert. June 19 — Chicken tenders, wild rice, corn, green beans, gelatin with fruit, 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.
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999 • Legal Notices
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Directors is the same as determined by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois for LaSalle County as of June, 2015. A copy of the full Ordinance and the Department of Labor determination is available for inspection by any interested party n the main office of the LaSalle County Soil and Water Conservation District, and to any employer; association of employers and any person of employee or association of employees who have filed, or file their names and addresses, requesting copies of the same. Ross Adams Chairman LaSalle County Soil and Water Conservation District Published in the Tonica News June 12, 2015.
Circuit of LaSalle County, Illinois on June 4, 2015. Letters of Office as Independent Executor were issued to Cathy Deppe, 6330 Mecham Way, Los Angeles, CA. Petitioner’s attorney and designated agent in Illinois is the Law Offices of Peter F. Ferracuti, 110 E. Main St., Ottawa, IL 61350. Notice of the above is given to Unknown Heirs and persons whose names and addresses are unknown in said proceeding, with their names not stated in the Petition to Issue Letters Testamentary. More than two years have passed since Alice Steeger’s death. Claims against the estate are barred. Any other notices may be filed with the LaSalle County Circuit Clerk, 119 W. Madison St., Ottawa, Illinois 61350. Notices filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and Attorney within ten
days of filing. Published in the Tonica News June 12, 19 and 26, 2015.
on the 9th day of July, 2015, at the office and home of the Secretary/ Treasurer, in said Fire Protection District, and that final action on said Ordinance will be taken by the Board of Trustees of said District at a meeting to be held at 6:30 p.m. Central Daylight Savings Time, at the home and office of said Secretary/ Treasurer, Craig C. Smith, 451 N. 35th Road, LaSalle, Illinois 61301 in said Fire Protection District.. BY ORDER of the Board of Trustees of said District Dated this 6th day of June, 2015. DIMMICK-PERU RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRlCT PETER F. FERRACUTI, P.C. ATTORNEY AT LAW 110 East Main Street Ottawa, Illinois 61350 (815) 434-3535 Published in the Tonica News June 12, 2015.
LaSALLE COUNTY, IL PROBATE NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS. Notice is hereby given of the death of ALICE STEEGER, of the City of Oglesby, LaSalle County, Illinois, on March 11, 2011 at Peoria County, Illinois, leaving a Will dated September 2, 2010, filed with the Court, and admitted to probate in case #15-P-52 in the Circuit Court for the Thirteenth Judicial
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Dimmick-Peru Rural Fire Protection District, in the County of LaSalle and State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2014 and ending April 30, 2015, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at the office and home of Craig C. Smith. Secretary/ Treasurer, 451 N. 35th Road, LaSalle, Illinois. in said Fire Protection District, from and after the 9th day of July. A.D.,2015. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 6:00 p.m. Central Daylight Savings Time,
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