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Personnel on TGS’ agenda School board makes hiring decisions By Becky Kramer news@tonicanews.com
TONICA — Interim Superintendent Dr. Lawrence Carlton presided over his first official meeting as superintendent of the Tonica Grade School.
The meeting was held Wednesday, June 17. The Tonica Grade School Board made many decisions regarding employment of personnel during the meeting. The autism program will be seeing some new faces during the upcoming school year. Two new teachers will be hired to fill the open positions. The first position will be filled by Elisa Dolan. Dolan was also hired to
coach volleyball and softball. Board member Kim Goodbred made the motion to hire a second teacher, but that motion did not receive a second. Goodbred also made the motion to hire the same person for the extended school year position, and that motion also died for lack of a second. Nick Heuser was hired for summer maintenance at a rate of $12 an hour,
and Tom Haynes was also hired for summer maintenance on an as-needed basis. Betsy Patyk was hired for summer school tutoring of a student who missed several months of school. Patyk was approved to work 56 hours this summer at a rate of $22 an hour. The board approved technology coordinator Rob Polacek’s extended contract.
Kayli O’Flanagan was hired as girl’s basketball coach. The secretary and bookkeeper salaries and contracts were approved. Secretary Monica Kreiser will be full time with a 55-cent an hour raise and bookkeeper Cassie Graham will also receive a 55-cent raise. Carlton explained to the board they will be hiring a second co-head teacher. Newly-hired Principal
Duane Schupp will be instrumental in the decision making process once he officially begins his job on July 1. Two teachers have applied for the position. There will be a special board meeting held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 1. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15. Both meetings will take place in the school’s media center.
Reading scores up at LGS By Becky Kramer news@tonicanews.com
LOSTANT — Lostant Grade School Superintendent Sandra Malahy provided the Lostant School Board with the end of the year AIMSweb data at the Wednesday, June 17, Lostant Grade School Board meeting. “Students did extremely well in reading this year,” Malahy said. Malahy credits the new reading program for kindergarten to second grade for the increase in the scores, as well as an afterschool study hall for students in higher grades. AIMSweb tests students in early literacy skills and/ or reading fluency three times a year. The scores in math slipped slightly this year, as the emphasis was placed in literacy. Students at Lostant Grade School received a thank you note from Hiawatha School. The students, staff and community of Lostant raised $340 for Hiawatha School after a tornado ravaged the homes of many students that live in the district. Malahy thanked board member Dianna Ioerger for working all day at the silent auction and also Doug Miller for volunteering for several hours during the auction. Malahy also thanked on the behalf of her staff, all
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No lack of water options No one in the area will dispute we’ve had a lot of rain recently. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island district, as of June 23, the water at the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center near Starved Rock is 15.78 feet higher than usual. There were no figures available for how much water is currently flowing through the dam.
‘Hey, watch this ...’ Staying safe on the Fourth of July By Dave Cook
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PRINCETON — Summer is here, and the Fourth of July is the crowning jewel of the season, summer’s peak. It’s a holiday that seemingly everyone participates in; it’s the nation’s birthday party.
Instead of a birthday cake, however, it’s fireworks which are most closely associated with this celebration. But ... a handful of fireworks is considerably more risky than a handful of birthday cake. Fireworks have a long history throughout the world. China is credited with the invention of the basic idea, and much of the core chemical structure and also their subsequent development related to warfare. It was in Italy, though, and
later, the rest of Europe, where they were refined into what we would now recognize as modern fireworks. Although, one thing which has never changed is they are explosives, and therefore, highly dangerous. There are some, such as Illinois State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet), who would like to make the purchase of Class C fireworks within the state legal. “Virtually every state around us is selling fire-
works, and our people are buying fireworks; we’re losing out on that income, on the sales tax income and the jobs created,” Rose said during an interview last summer. The Illinois Fire Safety Alliance has taken the opposing view, stating, “States which have legalized Class C fireworks have seen a 400 percent increase in injuries,” Fireworks remain illegal, and violation of the Fireworks Use Act carries a penalty of up to a year in
jail and a $2,500 fine. There are several towns in the area, as well as across the nation, that all spend considerable money to hire federally licensed professionals to put on spectacular, orchestrated fireworks displays for the public to enjoy. In the case of a mishap during a professional show, there are always professional firefighters present. “Every year we have an
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PERU — Members of the Illinois Valley Radio Control Flyers Club (IVRC) are revving up for their 14th annual Fun Fly and Air Show on Saturday, June 27. The event is expected to bring flyers from all over the area and beyond, as they gather to show off their flying talents and all shapes and sizes of radio control aircrafts. Spectators are welcome to attend this show, which will begin at 9 a.m. at Flaherty Airport in Peru. Robert Schmidt, president of the IVRC, said this is a great event to bring the whole family. He said the event is a great opportunity to just get out, watch the planes, have a chance at a raffle and get to mingle with friends, family and others interested in the hobby. “It’s fun to go out and watch all the flyers. Some are first-class skilled pilots and come out and do all kinds of tricks,” he said.
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Flyers from around the Illinois Valley area are also welcome to come fly their model planes. There is a $10 landing fee. Pilots must have valid AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) membership. Some of the highlights of the events will include a radio control helicopter, which is piloted by a gentleman from the Rochelle area.
“He always puts on a great show,” Schmidt said. Also, there is the possibility of a life-size TB Avenger World War II torpedo bomber plane to fly into the event. Schmidt said the pilot has been know to fly over the event, and one year even landed the plane on the field for spectators to get a closer look. During the event, IVRC will also be selling tickets
for a 50/50 drawing. The raffle winner will get the chance to either pick from a selection of three firearms or receive $500 in cash. Tickets are $5 for one and $20 for five. The raffle drawing will take place at the end of the event. If the winner chooses a firearm, they must have a valid FOID card and meet all state and federal laws for
Field Day for ‘hams’ is this weekend HENNEPIN — Every year whole regions find themselves unable to communicate in an emergency despite the Internet, cell phones, email and modern communications. Tornadoes, fires, storms, ice and even the occasional cutting of fiber optic cables leave people without the means to communicate. In these cases, the one
consistent service that has never failed has been amateur radio. The area “hams” organization is the Illinois Valley Radio Association. It will join with thousands of other amateur radio operators across the nation showing their emergency communication capabilities on Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28. The public is invit-
ed to attend the event which will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday and run continually through Sunday at 1 p.m. This annual event, called Field Day, is the climax of the week-long Amateur Radio Week sponsored by the ARRL, which is the national association for amateur radio. Using only emergency power supplies,
the ham operators will construct emergency stations in parks, shopping malls, schools and backyards around the country. More than 35,000 amateur radio operators across the country participated in last year’s event. Utilizing the ARRL’s Amateur Radio Emergency Services program, ham volunteers provide emergency communi-
cations for thousands of state and local emergency response agencies and non-emergency community services. This service is provided at no charge. The IVRA Radio Club meets monthly at the Hennepin Village Hall on the first Tuesday at 7 p.m. To learn more about Amateur Radio, go to www.emergency-radio. org.
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Jim Peters of Zukowski Law Offices, attended the meeting. He provided the board with legislative updates. Several bills that could affect education did not make it to the governor’s desk at this time but could possibly be next session. Peters also advised that as of Jan. 1, all
board members must have their email available to the public. Peters was pleased to see the emails were available on the school’s website but made a suggestion that there be a way that all board members receive the same messages. Board members were provided information
on the mandatory training that all board members must complete. The training includes information on PERA (Performance Evaluation Reform Act), the Open Meeting Act and board leadership. The board approved the 2014-15 amended budget after a brief pub-
lic hearing. There were no public comments. The insurance proposal was approved, and the board adopted a resolution for the School Technology Revolving Loan Program. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 15.
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Dave Erlenbach of Mendota and Robert Schmidt of Arlington, president of the IVRC Club, preps a model plane for the club’s upcoming Fun Fly and Air Show on Saturday, June 27, at Flaherty Airport, north of Peru.
firearm prize. There will also be other raffles going on for pilots. The drawings will be for various vendor give-aways. Pork chops, bratwurst, chips and drinks will be sold at the event. All proceeds of the event go toward helping the club pay rent and maintain Flaherty Airport, so they can continue flying at the location. Flaherty Field is located at 3362 Route 251, LaSalle. The field is about four miles north of Interstate 80 on Route 251. For questions, contact Schmidt at 815-638-2580. Interested in joining the club? For those interested in joining the club, meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. The club meets at Flaherty Field. The club is always accepting new members, especially younger generations. Members of the club would like to see younger members get into the hobby. Younger members means being able to continue a club that has been around since the ‘50s for many years to come.
of the parents who volunteered their time to work at field day. She said, “Without the help of the parents, we wouldn’t be able to have this event.” The school’s attorney,
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Armed robbery in Peru PERU — Peru Police Chief Doug Bernabei of the Peru Police Department said an armed robbery occurred at 11:12 a.m. Monday, June 22, at the Check Into Cash facility at 1002 Shooting Park Road in Peru.
According to a press release, a black male entered the store and displayed a silver handgun. The subject was wearing a black hoodie, jeans and a black and white bandana on his head. He was approximately 5 feet, 6 inches in
height and had a slim build. He was also wearing mirrored sunglasses. The subject was last seen running eastbound through the McDonald’s parking lot. At this time, it is unknown if this robbery is related to
the June 5 robbery at the Illinois Valley Credit Union in Peru, Bernabei said. Anyone with information is asked to call Peru Police Department detectives at 815-223-2151 or Illinois Valley Crimes Stoppers at 800-340-4045.
NIRAC Agronomy Day is July 9 SHABBONA — University of Illinois Extension will provide transportation to the Agronomy Day on July 9 in Shabbona. Ag producers, landlords, ag industry representatives and others interested are invited to attend to learn about the latest research and participate in field tours. Advance registration for the trip is required by Monday, July 6, to the Marshall-Putnam Extension Office, 309-364-2356. There is no
cost for the trip. Join University of Illinois Extension specialists and researchers as they address issues pertinent to the 2015 crop growing season. The free program begins at 9 a.m. and will finish with a complimentary lunch. Registration is not required to attend the program (only for the transportation). Certified Crop Advisor continuing educational units (CCA CEUs) will be available.
More than 45 individual research projects encompassing corn, soybean, wheat, oats and cover crops are underway. Current studies include evaluating crop rotations, date of planting, row spacing, plant populations, crop diseases, variety comparisons and crop nutrient management. The 160-acre Northern Illinois Agronomy Research Center (NIARC) is located north of Shabbona and has been used
for crop research since 1948. NIARC is located at 14509 University Road, about a half mile east of Shabbona on Route 30, then five miles north on University Road. Perry Road, which runs from the Steward exit (No. 93) on Interstate 39 to south of DeKalb, is a quarter mile north of the research center. For more information, contact Russ Higgins at 815-274-1343 or email rahiggin@illinois. edu.
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burns at more than 500 degrees; glass will melt at 900 degrees; and sparklers burn at 1,200 degrees, it’s easy to agree even sparklers have the potential to be dangerous, especially in the hands of children. The following are recommended safety tips from the National Council on Fireworks Safety: • Obey all local laws regarding the use of fireworks. • Know your fireworks, and read the cautionary labels and performance descriptions before lighting. • A responsible adult should supervise all fireworks activities. Never give fireworks to children. • Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. • Wear safety glasses when handling fireworks.
• Light one firework at a time and then quickly move away. • Use fireworks outdoors in a clear area, away from buildings and vehicles. • Never relight a “dud” firework. Wait 20 minutes, and then soak in a bucket of water. • Always have a bucket of water and a charged water hose nearby. • Never carry fireworks in your pocket or shoot them into metal or glass containers • Do not experiment with homemade fireworks. • Dispose of spent fireworks by wetting them down and placing them in a metal trash can until the next day. • FAA regulations prohibit the possession and transport of fireworks in
checked baggage or carry-on luggage. • Report illegal explosives, like M-80s, quarter sticks or homemade fireworks to the fire or police department. Molln said “As long as people respect them and are safe, it’s usually OK; it’s the people who don’t respect them, the ‘Hey watch this,’ people who are the ones who usually get hurt.”
From Page 1 ambulance and a brush truck on the scene ... if anything happens, we’re there and prepared,” said Princeton paramedic Ryan Molln. There are also different televised programs of some of the larger and more well known presentations, such as those in Boston and Washington, D.C. The only fireworks related items that are legal within the state technically aren’t fireworks, such as sparklers, snakes, smoke bombs and party poppers. Most people of a certain age remember playing with sparklers as children during the Fourth of July; it was a staple of the holiday. But, after learning wood
Obituary Ruth Loomis VERMILION, Ohio — Ruth Mary Loomis (nee McMahon), 98, of Vermilion, Ohio, died Sunday, June 21, 2015, at MetroHealth Medical Center following a fall in her home. Ruth was born Aug. 25, 1916, in Chicago to the Rev. Joseph C. and Ella McMahon. As a child growing up, she lived in Paloma, Philo, Catlin, Sidell, Waynesville and Martinsville, Ill., from which she graduated from high school. After high school she worked for a bank receivership in Martinsville and then went on to Indiana State Teacher’s College and received her BA degree in 1934. Ruth taught at the Washington School for Secretaries and obtained a MA degree from New York University. She worked for the War Department, then held teaching positions at the University of Kansas and schools in Rochelle and Glen Ellen, Ill. In Loomis 1959, she was married to Henry Loomis and moved to Avon Lake, Ohio. She volunteered as a treasurer for the Society for Crippled Children for seven years, then taught business education at Avon High School until her retirement. Ruth and her husband moved to Vermilion, Ohio, in 1972 to look after their Ben Franklin store. She enjoyed her many college classes throughout her time of teaching. After retiring she enjoyed playing tennis, golf and traveling with her husband. She was a member of NEA, Kappa Delta Pi, Delta Pi Epsilon, Vermilion College Club, Pi Omega Pi Education Honorary and the Vermilion United Church of Christ, Congregational. Ruth is survived by twin brothers, James C. McMahon of Wisconsin and George T. McMahon of Illinois. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Henry Loomis, in 2004; her parents, Joseph C. and Ella (nee Eliasen) McMahon; a sister, Grace E. McMahon; and two brothers, Daniel J. McMahon and Thomas P. McMahon. The family will receive friends Thursday, June 25, from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South St., Vermilion, Ohio. The Rev. Louis Bertoni will officiate. Services will also take place at 11 a.m. Friday, June 26, at the Tonica United Methodist Church, 423 E. Wauponis St., Tonica, with the Rev. Mark Nowakowski officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Tonica. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.
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Toughing it out A few weeks ago I wrote about my attempt to begin running after having spent decades avoiding that very sport whenever I could. I’m happy to say I didn’t give up, and I ran my first race — the fourmile Steamboat in Peoria on June 20. I didn’t know what to expect heading to the race that morning. I woke up at 4 a.m., something I’ve rarely done voluntarily. At that point, I was so tired I thought I was crazy for even signing up for the race. Plus, the most I had run during my training was 3.3 miles, and that had only happened once. I hadn’t paid attention to the route, which didn’t concern me until my brother who was running the 15K that began at the same time as my race, kept repeatedly trying to drill the route into my head COMMENTARY during the drive to Peoria. I never really anticipated I might not understand which direction to go. I figured I would just go with the crowd, but if I had accidentally taken the 15K route, it would have ended in disaster. There were the other things I should have known that I didn’t. Luckily, my brother is a lifelong runner. He warned me not to fold my bib, which could destroy my chances at having my time tracked, and he gave me safety pins to fasten it to my shirt. He also gave me a strategy for getting through the race — start off slow the first two miles, slower than you think you can go, then pick up the pace slightly in the third mile and use the fourth mile to pass runners directly in front of you. Concentrate on them one at a time, and then worry about the next one. With that advice in mind, I planted myself firmly between the 12- and 13-minute per mile pace groups already congregating at the starting line. I was standing elbow to elbow with a wide variety of people — senior citizens and children, but also some people who were definitely younger and fitter than I was. I did a few stretches to warm up and was mildly alarmed to see others doing warm-up jogs — I told my brother when he encouraged me to do a warmup run that I needed to save every step for the race if I wanted to finish. I was definitely concerned I wouldn’t be able to run the full four miles. Standing at the start line, I felt like an imposter, like the octogenarian standing next to me was going to yell out, “You’re not a runner. Get out of here!” When the race began, I was mainly worried about not being trampled because we were packed in so tightly. After a few minutes, the crowd began to thin, and I began to pass some of the people in front of me. I found two women who were also running the four-mile race and appeared to be going just slightly faster than I normally would. I decided to stick with them, so I wouldn’t get lost. Fear, it turns out, really is a great motivator. My fear of veering off the course caused me to almost effortlessly follow them all the way to the finish line. I didn’t walk one single step — I ran the whole way. The last 20 seconds or so, I even made a hard push, passing by a few people before crossing the line. Once I calmed down and realized I didn’t need an oxygen mask or any other help from the paramedics on hand, I grabbed a bottle of water and walked back to the finish line to cheer on my brother when he finished his 15K. We had a great time at the afterrace celebration. That afternoon, they posted the official race results. I was pleased to see my time was 46:06, well under the 50-minute goal I had set. Overall, I placed 1,881 out of 2,433 runners. Out of the women in my age category, I placed 66 out of 121 runners. Not bad for my first race. I’m already thinking hard about what my goal for next year’s race will be. I’m never going to be a great runner. I’ll leave that honor to the man who finished that four-mile race in just over 18 minutes. But before my first race, I never understood why people entered races they knew they were going to lose. It seemed like setting yourself up to fail to me. Now, I see my biggest competitor is myself — I just want to be the best me I can be. Tonica News Copy Editor Shannon Serpette can be reached at sserpette@bcrnews.com.
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25 years ... As I tightened my saddle girth on my horse, Kip, I could only think of how blessed I am. David and I have recently celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary for the 16th time at Big Creek Trail Ride in Hartshorn, Mo. In June, I trade my students for my horses and find so many life analogies between the two all summer long. I think marriage is a long trail ride. One time about five years ago, I saddled at Big Creek in bright sunshine and sticky humidity. I knew there was rain in the forecast, so I tied my rain coat on the back of my saddle. For an hour, the sun beat down, and the humidity climbed. Sweat began to run down my back. Then I noticed dark clouds beginning to cast a gray shadow over the trail. I could not decide if I should put on my rain coat; it gets so hot. As I contemplated my rain gear, I felt the first wet drop. Not too much longer the thunder and lightning cracked and split the sky wide open. I decided I needed my yellow rain coat, but it was too late. Then an ice pelt hit me. Oh no, it was hail! I had never ridden in hail before. The cubes began pelting my bare arms and horse. Our slow trail ride decided to do what we never do ... run! We were only about a half mile from camp, so each of our 30 horses made a mad dash for safety. As I galloped, wondering how everyone else was fairing, the cedar shelter came into view. Usually I unsaddle before stalling, but this time the angry hail forced me inside. As I opened the gate and hurried through, I dismounted — so thankful for the comfort of the small stall. The enraged hail continued pounding the tin roof. Fifteen minutes later the rain slowed to a sprinkle. When I decided it was time to exit my cocoon, I noticed a rainbow in the horizon. As I began checking with the other riders, I discovered we all made it to safety with God’s mercy.
The storm became nothing more than a memory. I am so glad I did not jump from my saddle too soon. I had to trust my horse, and together we overcame the storm’s challenge. Sometimes my marriage has brought the storms of assaulting hail that do not seem to end from never-ending schedules, leaky water pipes, demanding careers, broken-down cars, needy people, lacking funds, hurtful words and misunderstandings; but David and I have decided to daily forgive and ride out life’s attack with God’s
help. To be quite honest, some seasons are harder than others, but there is a joy to be found in protecting a relationship for 25 years. I do not have anyone else that shares more memoirs with me, whether they are good or bad. We are just two stubborn, opinionated, imperfect people attempting to live together. With God’s grace we look forward to sharing life’s rainbow for as many years as we both shall live. Kendra Ross of Wyanet is a teacher at Bureau Valley South. She can be reached at skipped2kasmir@yahoo. com.
Condolences to the Bidens; join the fight vs. cancer Cancer has claimed the life of Vice President Joe Biden’s son, Beau. We offer our condolences to the Biden family. We encourage area residents to fight cancer by participating in and contributing to annual area Relay for Life fundraisers The death of Vice President Joe Biden’s son of brain cancer is a stark reminder the disease plays no favorites. Joseph R. “Beau” Biden III, 46, who most recently had served two terms as attorney general of Delaware, died recently, less than two years after he was diagnosed. As the son of the vice president, Beau Biden was in the midst of a successful political career, and he also served his country overseas in the National Guard. He planned to run for Delaware governor in 2016. However, cancer didn’t care that he was the son of America’s No. 2 leader or that he might be elected to
higher office. Beau Biden’s death saddened Illinois leaders. Attorney General Lisa Madigan said: “Beau always stood up for what he believed in on behalf of the people of his state and for our country. Not only was he an exemplary colleague and public servant, he was a terrific person.” Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said: “From serving our country in Iraq to serving his beloved home of Delaware as attorney general, Beau Biden dedicated his life to a cause greater than himself. He will be deeply missed by remembered lovingly for lives he touched.” President Barack Obama said, “Michelle and I humbly pray for the good Lord to watch over Beau Biden, and to protect and comfort his family here on Earth.” We also offer our condolences to the Biden family. No father should ever have to bury a son, but for all
too many people, cancer forces that cruel reality. The only way to beat cancer is to fight back. People can start making a difference right away by participating in Relay for Life fundraisers for the American Cancer Society. Relay for Life of LaSalle County took place Friday, June 12 at Streator High School. Relay for Life of Putnam-Marshall counties took place Saturday, June 13, at Henry Central Park. The Bureau County Relay for Life begins at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at Zearing Park, Princeton. Cancer is a ruthless, relentless foe whose victims range from the nondescript to the distinguished. Money is the ammunition needed for research and education. Keep researchers supplied with “ammo” by donating to the American Cancer Society. Tonica News
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Community Heider family reunion The 33rd Heider reunion was held at the Lostant Fire Station on Saturday, June 13. Sixty-nine people were in attendance and came from surrounding towns in Illinois, Missouri and
as far away as Florida. It was hosted by the Robert Henderson family of Geneseo. Prizes were won by Nathaniel Heider, Addison Heider, Virgil Brierly, Jay Coons, Donna Smaling and Syl Janusick.
Holcman receives degree DEKALB — Ashley Holcman of Tonica received a Master of Science in education degree from
Northern Illinois University in DeKalb at the conclusion of the spring 2015 session.
Bridges Senior Center Calendar June 29 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 10 a.m., Sewing Circle; 10:15 a.m., AARP council meeting; 12:45 p.m., Bingo; 1:30 p.m., open cards. June 30 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 10 a.m., Soldier’s Angels. July 1 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 10:15 a.m., beginner computer class. July 2 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 12:45 p.m., Bingo; 1:30 p.m., open cards. July 3 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 10 a.m., family caregiver support group; 1 p.m., open Wii bowling. 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.
Senior center will offer computer class OTTAWA — The Bridges Senior Center will offer an intermediate computer class in July. The class will be held from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays, July 8 to July 29. Registration deadline is Thursday, July 2, by calling 815-431-8034 or 866-331-8034 to register. This four-week course will reinforce basic skills and expand on the many reasons for using a computer. Skills in emailing, communicating with
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Senate passes SB 914 Legislation would stop abuse of taxpayer dollars for mailed materials SPRINGFIELD — Legislation co-sponsored by state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Peru) to help reduce taxpayer-funded abuses of office passed the Illinois Senate Thursday, April 23, by a vote of 56-1. “It’s outrageous public bodies are using taxpayer dollars to send mailers out just days before an election,” Rezin said. “That is a blatant abuse of taxpayer money. We have to restore the public’s trust. This legislation does that.” Senate Bill 914 is in response to the College of DuPage sending out a taxpayer-funded mailer, days before this year’s election.
The legislation would ban all units of local government and their employees and contractors from using taxpayer funds to send any promotional materials to residents during the periods of time immediately preceding an election (Jan. 1 through the day after the consolidated election, Feb. 1 through the day after the general primary election and Sept. 1 through the day after the general election). “This legislation is similar to a law already in place for Illinois constitutional officers and legislators,” Rezin said. “At a time where every public body must do more with less, it’s imperative we hold every public entity accountable to taxpayers.” If Senate Bill 914 becomes law, violation would be a Class 4 felony and could result in forfeiture of office or termination of employment.
Summer Sizzle Shoot winners announced The Summer Sizzle Shoot began in 2013 with a dream of Don Gensler of Toluca. He was the Marshall-Putnam 4-H Shooting Sports coordinator at that time. He felt the 4-H members needed to have the opportunity to challenge themselves with what they had learned from 4-H shooting sports against other 4-H members. 4-H shooting sports members from eight counties across the state were invited to participate in the competition. This was the first competition of its kind for the state of Illinois. The competition includes air rifle, .22 rifle, shotgun and archery. In the first year, five 4-H members participated from across the state. In 2014, it grew to 63. In 2015, it was 79. One competitor stated, “It is a very good competition and I hope to do it again.” Top winners from LaSalle County were: Air rifle, junior bracket — Hunter Lane, first; Christina Snook, second; and Alec Darrow, third.
Air rifle, intermediate bracket — Theresa Dittmer, first. .22 rifle, intermediate bracket — Richard Dittmer, first; Victoria Snook, second; Holly Hladovcak, third; Bryce Burress, fourth; and Theresa Dittmer, fifth. .22 rifle, senior bracket — Dustin Rickert, first; Cally Diss, second; Cole Ewers, third. Archery - bow instinctive, junior bracket — Shaylee Reynolds, first; Autum Sucher, second; Jesse Ritchie, fourth; and Adeline Titzel, fifth. Archery - bow instinctive, intermediate bracket — Riley Killian, first; Abigail Seibert, second; and Kaitlyn Killian, fourth. Archery – bow sighted, junior division — Trinity Suchewr, fifth. Archery – bow sighted, intermediate division — Hunter Mc Alpine, second. Archery – bow sighted, senior division — Ben Kaschke, fourth; and Sydney Romano-Atkinson, fifth.
Shotgun, junior division — Wayde Collins, first. Shotgun, intermediate division — Braxton Wenzel, first; Savana Ecker, second; Aiden Bruck, third; and Truman Lane, fourth. Shotgun, senior division — Tyler Angus, first; Jarrett Spencer, fourth; and Katesa Montgomery, fifth. The event is a big undertaking and could not be successful without the many volunteers. Thank you to all who gave their time and talents to support the 4-H’ers. The next Summer Sizzle Shoot is scheduled for the first Saturday in June 2016. The event is sponsored by University of Illinois Extension Bureau, LaSalle and Marshall-Putnam in partnership with the Chillicothe Sportsmen’s Club. For more information about 4-H shooting sports, contact the local U of I extension office — Bureau County, 815-875-2879; LaSalle County, 815-433-0707; or Marshall-Putnam counties, 309-364-2356.
IVSO announces new concert season First concert will be Sept. 26 OTTAWA — The newly elected president of the Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra Board, Dr. Brian Holloway, dean of humanities, fine arts and social sciences at Illinois Valley Community College, has announced the IVSO’s 2015-16 concert season. “We are very fortunate to have Lucia Matos for another outstanding season,” Holloway said. “Her work as music director and conductor, coupled with the skill and enthusiasm of our talented musicians, proudly carries on the 66-year legacy of providing fine music in the Illinois Valley.” The upcoming season will include: • Sept. 26 at the IVCC Cultural Centre: an Afro-American Celebration, with guest artist Faye Seeman performing Ennanga for Harp and Orchestra by William Grant Still, plus music of Duke Ellington, spirituals and more. • Nov. 1 at the L-P High School auditorium: Dia de los Muertos, featuring España by Chaubrier with soloist Mark Ponzo, trumpet. • Dec. 12 and 13 at the L-P High School Auditorium: Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, fully staged with dancers from Dance Center (LaSalle), Gray’s School of Dance (Ottawa), and Ottawa Dance Academy and Snowflake Chorus by Parkside Concert Choir (Peru). • March 12, 2016, at Ottawa High School Auditorium: the Young Performers concert, presenting winners of the 2016 IVSO competition and Schumann’s Symphony No. 4. • May 7, 2016, at the IVCC Cultural Centre: Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E Minor on
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Lostant students recognized during awards ceremony LOSTANT — The final awards ceremony was held June 3 at Lostant School. Awards were given to students for various academic achievements at the school including: Excellent Grades, Very Good Grades, Behavior, Attendance and Accelerated Reader Goals. Students were called up by grade to receive their awards in each category, many receiving multiple awards. Brianna Gorges was recognized and received a Barnes and Noble gift certificate for having the highest AR points for the year of all the students at the school. Students participating in Scholastic Bowl, Newspaper and Student Council received a participation award and were recognized by the school. Scholastic Bowl ended their season with seven wins and three losses this year. Cassie Gorges and Jacob Wiesbrock were recognized for their contribution to the school newspaper. Cassie contributed to the newspaper the most with 17 times
and Jacob kept the sports section up to date. Awards were also given for sports including: Athletic Participation, Athletic MVP and Athletic Comet Awards. Coach Kelly Wiesbrock handed out awards for volleyball and gave special recognition to Sydney Miller for this year. Amanda Chrisman coached cheerleading this year and gave the award for most spirited to Paityn Skinner and Illeana Esser. Coach Mark Nowakowski handed out girls’ basketball, boys’ basketball, and track. Awards for girls’ basketball included: MVP – Megan Wiesbrock and Jackie Wilson; Comet Award – Makayla Ritko for astounding effort; Coaching Award – Austin and Kevin Nowakowski and Jacob Wiesbrock. Boys basketball awards included: MVP – Alan Bruner and Dallas Powell for the A team; MVP – Devin Forrest and Jacob Wiesbrock for the B team; Comet Awards – Ethan Shaver for the A team and Corbin Shav-
er for the B team. Track awards included: MVP – Hunter Witzman for the eighth grade team and Keegan Taylor for the seventh grade team; Comet Awards – Paityn Skinner for the girls team, Chase and Mason Kreiser for the boys team. Mrs. Boldt was recognized at the end of the ceremony, as she is retiring at the end of this year. The students presented her with a piece of artwork they produced. Every student at the school participated to give her a present before she left. Everyone at the school will miss her and appreciates all she has done in her 17 years at Lostant School. Also recognized at the end of the ceremony were the students that received academic awards and sports awards. The whole school congratulated them on their hard work excelling in both sports and their studies. Visit www.lostantcomets.org for more photos of the event.
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‘With this ring ... I thee wed’ By Terri Simon Shaw Media Service
The rings ... they are as important to the engagement and wedding as the guest list, the ceremony and the honeymoon. Perhaps even more important — since the rings will ultimately outlast all the hoopla surrounding the actual wedding day. Just a glance at that special ring on one’s hand, and memories of that special day and many of the events from a life together come flooding back — all reflected in that piece of jewelry, historically placed on one’s ring finger on the left hand. It’s a symbol of love ... and so much more. While trends in engage-
ment and wedding rings come and go, Gary Bruce, owner of Bruce Jewelers in Princeton, has seen his share of these all-important rings throughout his career. Bruce has been working full time in the family business for the past 42 years. With designs, diamonds, precious metals and more always in Bruce’s head, he spoke briefly on what is popular now, as well as some of the more traditional things that never seem to fade away. When it comes to engagement rings, Bruce said many of the ladies prefer the simplicity and elegance of the solitaire diamond ring. It also often Shaw Media Service photo/Dave Cook fits the choice of the man Every bride since ancient times has enjoyed seeing her ring finger surrounded by sparkling diamonds and precious metals, who is attempting to pick a sign of her betrothed’s love and devotion and according to Bruce Jewelers, there’s no sign of that tradition slowing down.
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8 Save the Date 8 • The Tonica News • Friday, June 26, 2015 out the perfect ring to surprise his soon-to-be fiance. “Sometimes, the gentleman is in the store. If the offerings are complicated, he begins to ponder and make a decision. Sometimes, the solitaire fits for the gentleman who is trying to surprise the lady without her input,” Bruce said. At this time, Bruce said he is seeing customers lean toward larger diamonds, while also admiring a greater selection of diamond cuts. While the round or oftentimes known as the brilliant cut has been the most popular, he also sees much interest in the princess cut (square), ovals, cushioned cuts which are squared with rounded sides, and marquise cuts or those that are pointed on each end. While diamonds are clearly a girl’s best friend when it comes to wedding and engagement rings, Bruce said his store is also
marketing colored diamonds — primarily blue ones. Most frequently, Bruce said those colored diamonds are used as side stones. Bruce Jewelers does stock a large variety of engagement rings in a variety of price ranges and designs. These rings are ready to go; some include semi-mounts or rings without the center stones, so the couple can choose the ring and then customize the center stone, depending on their design and price range choices. When it comes to precious metals, Bruce said white gold and platinum are the colors of choice right now. “We are still in that white metal era; it probably makes up 90 percent of the sales,” he said. “It used to be gold, but then the designers started pushing the white metals. The Shaw Media Service photo/Dave Cook younger generation seems A small selection of the many rings available at Princeton’s Bruce Jewelers. There is a full range of cuts, styles, colto like the white gold.” Bruce said some couples ors and ring materials to choose from, along with the option to custom design your own ring. There are also several are also choosing to mix beautifully reconditioned estate rings available at discounted prices.
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9 SavetheDate Friday, June 26, 2015 • The Tonica News • 9 the gold and white together to make a single band. Since wedding bands need to match the engagement rings, Bruce said he gets many calls from people asking for him to custom design a wedding ring to go along with an engagement ring they already have. He said much of this design work like bead-setting, shared prongs and mill graining which adds sparkle around the diamonds, is quite popular. When it comes to wedding bands for the gentlemen, Bruce said he sells a lot of white or gold precious metals, but there are also alternative metals that are less expensive, including stainless steel, cobalt, tungsten and titanium. “They are tarnish resistant, and they offer something for less money than the gold rings,” he said. One of the drawbacks to these rings, however, is they can not be resized, like a precious metal can be. If one’s finger size changes and the ring doesn’t fit anymore, it purely becomes a keepsake, rather than a piece of jewelry that can be resized and worn. Bruce said his store also offers CAD design service, where the couple can work with him to design their own personal jewelry, which Bruce then adapts so the customers can see a three-dimensional picture of the actual rings. This service is becoming increasingly popular for Bruce’s store,
The fourth finger on the left hand? The history and symbolism behind the tradition of wearing a wedding ring and why, in most Western cultures, is worn on the fourth finger of the left hand, otherwise known as the ring finger. No one really knows for sure when this age old tradition of placing a wedding ring on a partner’s finger actually started. Some believe the oldest recorded exchange of wedding rings comes from ancient Egypt, about 4,800 years ago when sedges, rushes and reeds were twisted and braided into rings for fingers or other decorative ornaments worn by women in those days. Just like today, the circle was the symbol of eternity, with no beginning or end, not only to the Egyptians, but many other ancient cultures. The hole in the center of the ring also had significance. It wasn’t just considered a space, but rather a gateway, or door — leading to things and events both known and unknown. To give each other a ring still signifies never-ending and immortal love. The materials these rings were made of didn’t last very long and soon were substituted with rings made of leather, bone or ivory. The more expensive the material, the more love shown to the receiver; the value of the ring also demonstrated the wealth of the giver. The Romans also eventually adopted this tradition but with
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10 Save the Date 10 • The Tonica News • Friday, June 26, 2015 and he said he believes he is the only jeweler in the area offering this service. “People are always more comfortable when they can see what the design actually looks like,” he said. Bruce said it’s always a privilege to work with couples who are planning on tying the proverbial knot. After being in the business for so many years, he has now seen multiple generations of families come through his door — the happy couple initially, and then their children and grandchildren as well.
Did you know? • The earliest and smallest engagement ring was given to Princess Mary, daughter of Henry VIII. She was two years old at the time. • Seventeen tons of gold are made into wedding rings each year in the United States. • Back in the 1300s, when people were particularly superstitious, it was believed that taking a piece of the bride’s clothing would grant the guests good luck. This lead to many guests that would literally tear cloth
from the bride’s dress. So, in an attempt to stave off greedy luck-seekers, many brides began to throw items to guests that could be easily removed from her and that included her garter. Eventually, grooms began to remove the garter and tossed it to the men as a means to prevent tipsy male guests from trying to do the deed themselves. In an effort to help the women feel included, it eventually became customary for the bride to throw her
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For good luck, Egyptian women pinch the bride on her wedding day. Peas are thrown at Czech newlyweds instead of rice. Ancient Greeks and Romans thought the veil protected the bride from evil spirits. Brides have worn veils ever since. • The first recorded account of a diamond engagement ring was in 1477 when King Maximilian I of Germany (1459-1519) proposed to Mary of Burgundy (14571482) and offered her a diamond to seal his vow. Source: DanforthDiamond.com.
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‘American Pickers’ to film in Illinois The Illinois Valley area is excited to welcome Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and Antique Archaeology to the area. The team will film episodes of their hit series “American Pickers” throughout Illinois. Filming is scheduled for summer 2015. “American Pickers” is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on History. This hit show follows two of the most skilled pickers in the business, Wolfe and Fritz, as they embark on an epic road trip across the United
States in search of America’s most valuable antiques from motorcycles, classic cars and bicycles to one-ofa-kind vintage memorabilia. Wolfe and Fritz are on a mission to recycle America, restore forgotten relics to their former glory, and learn a thing or two about American history along the way. “American Pickers” is looking for leads and would love to explore what you may have. They are on the hunt for interesting characters with interesting and unique items. Some of what they look for: Vintage bicycles, toys, unusual radios,
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Jim Ferrero (right), owner of Herman’s Package Store of Ottawa, made a donation of more than $9,500 to the Illinois Valley Community College scholarship campaign. The donation was made in memory of his brother, Joe, who died in April 2013. The Ferrero brothers attended the University of Illinois with IVCC President Jerry Corcoran (left) who worked at Herman’s while in college.
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LEGAL PUBLICATION At the regular June meeting of the Lostant Community Library District Board of Trustees, Ordinance #2015-1 was passed regulating wages pursuant to “An Act Regulating Wages of Laborers, Mechanics, and Other Workers Employed in Any Public Works.” The general prevailing rate of wages under the jurisdiction of the Lostant Community Library District is the same as determined by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois for the County of LaSalle as of June 1. 2015. A copy of the full resolution and the Department of Labor determination is available for inspection at the Lostant Community Library, at 102 W. 3rd St., Lostant, IL 61334. /s/Norma Lightle Secretary Lostant Community Library District Published in the Tonica News June 26, 2015.
death of CONNIE M. SKERSTON. Letters of Office were issued on June 9, 2015 to Amber Dzierzynski, 314 S. Bureau Ave., Ladd, IL 61329, as Independent Administrator whose attorney is John Balestri, 149 Gooding Street, LaSalle, Illinois 61301. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court, LaSalle County Courthouse, Ottawa, Illinois 61350, or with the representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of issuance of letters and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. Dated this 16th day of June, 2015. Attorney John Balestri Attorney for Estate 149 Gooding Street LaSalle, IL 61301 815-223-6600 Published in the Tonica News June 26, July 3 and 10, 2015.
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 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.
CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) CONNIE M. ) SKERSTON ) Deceased ) No. 15-P-69 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the
LaSALLE COUNTY, IL PROBATE NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS. Notice is hereby given of the death of ALICE STEEGER, of the City of Oglesby, LaSalle
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