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A storm on the farming community Farmers and their gamble with Mother Nature By Zita Henneberry Shaw Media Service
The recent rainfall has taken the fields by storm. Severe rain and excessive thunderstorms have put a stop to field activity and even some crop growth. “It has definitely put a stop to any field activities,” said Jim Stetson of AgView
FS. “Anytime fields are saturated to the point where they have been recently, some level of nitrogen loss can be expected.” Working with the AgView FS team, Stetson said he has had to work with farmers on finding a sufficient course of action to take care of any remaining field work. “There was a little bit of corn spraying that was yet to be done, also some nitrogen sidedress that still needed to be applied for some when the rains
came,” he said. This, the corn growing and rows closing up, along with the heat which followed the rain, have caused some trouble for farmers throughout the area. The general state of farming operations are all over the board at this point due to the halt of activity and problems caused by this weather, said Matt Denton, an independent seed sales representative for Pioneer and a fourth-generation farmer
from the Illinois Valley. “It’s a very interesting and trying time for farms in the area, ours included,” said Denton. Possible low crop yields caused by the recent storms and the low price of corn are causing for a rough time in the farming community, he added. He explained the cost of corn is lower than it Shaw Media Service photo/Zita Henneberry has been in a long time. With the costs of corn so The storm clouds rolled in over the Illinois Valley Monday, low, farmers are having to June 22. The fields have recently been hit with substan-
tial quantities of rain causing some pooling and potential trouble in many fields.
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Saving the pollinators You can help in your own backyard By Goldie Currie news@tonicanews.com
Recently, many joined in to help spread awareness of Pollinator Week and all it represents. While there is only one week dedicated to bringing awareness to the pollinator issues around the country, there are those whose efforts year-round are applauded who work to reverse and prevent pollinator declines caused by loss of habitat, disease, pesticides, parasites and other interconnected assaults on pollinator populations. Ellen Starr is an area biologist with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and serves 38 counties in Northern Illinois. She confirmed populations of native pollinators are decreasing at an alarming pace. Pollinators include bees, bats, butterflies and hummingbirds. There are a number of factors behind the decline in population including
lack of habitat and lack of awareness that pollinators are imperial. Urbanization, expansion of population, the growing size of agricultural land and new farming practices including the use of insecticides have also been linked to the decline. “Insecticides are hard on the insects. Certain types of insecticides that have been developed lately are very toxic to the bees,” Starr said. “Crops have also eliminated weeds, especially the milkweeds, which are beneficial for the insects, especially Monarchs and their larvae which feed strictly on milkweed.” Starr explained it’s important to recognize the issues because every one in three bites of food and drink consumed is a result of a flower being pollinated by insects. “That most important part of our diet is by pollination of insects — which would be fruits and vegetables,” she said. Starr said honey bees are losing 30 percent of their hives each year.
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A main street tradition Randy Bare (right) of Ottawa said he has been coming to Marion’s Barber Shop nearly all his life. Bare travels the 30-minute drive to Lostant to keep the tradition going. Marion Naas of Marion’s Barber Shop has been keeping the barber shop tradition alive for more than 50 years in his shop.
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A preview of Hennepin’s Fourth of July celebration By Dave Cook
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lage along the river may be small, but it has a reputation for being the place to be on July 4. This year’s
celebration promises to be bigger and better than ever and to drive home the point, the village has named the event “Thunder on the Illinois.” “Front Street is 100 feet above the river, so the fireworks are basically
eye level. Spectators get to experience the echoing, flashes and constant streaming of the fireworks,” said Teresa Clausen, a member of the Hennepin Village Board. “In Hennepin, you feel the fireworks as much as
see them. They’re the best fireworks you’ll ever see in the area,” said Quentin Buffington, a village board member. After every Fourth of July celebration, the committee of 12 who are responsible for the celebration take
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culminated in the execution of a search warrant at 506 N. Jefferson St., Streator. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Tactical Response Team and Streator Police executed the search warrant without incident.
Evidence pertaining to the manufacture of counterfeit U.S. currency was found during the execution of this search warrant. As a result of the investigation, Damone B. Chandler of 506 N. Jefferson St.,
Streator, has been charged with one count of forgery, a Class 3 felony. Chandler is currently in custody in the LaSalle County Jail. The investigation remains ongoing.
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run/walk sponsored by the Putnam County Music Boosters, followed by a pancake and sausage breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Hennepin pool. • The 12th annual cruise-in will be from noon to 4 p.m. at Bassi Park. Last year’s show included more than 100 cars. Registration begins at 10 a.m., and the entry fee is $5. The first 25 entries will receive free 50/50 tickets (last year’s winner won $1,650), and all entrants will receive dash plaques. The show is rain or shine, and there will be several different award categories. Music will be provided by DJs featuring ‘50’s and ‘60’s music, and there will also be various vendors, activities, door prizes and a “Wheels Through Time” display of vintage
bicycles, pedal cars and more. • Water fights for children with the Hennepin Fire and Rescue Department, along with inflatables and “Shoot the Red Star” will begin at 12:30 p.m. at Boyle park. • The bags tournament will begin registration at 11:30 a.m. • A golf cart parade. • The PC Community Center will sponsor Bingo from 2 to 4 p.m. in the shelter. • Several food vendors will be set up in the park, including the Putnam County FFA alumni serving pork chop dinners in support of their scholarship fund. • The Putnam County Historical Society will present a dramatic presentation of “Soldier Come Home” at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. at
the courthouse. Admission is free. • Musical entertainment this year includes “Simply Patsy,” a tribute to Patsy Cline by Mary Pfeifer at 5:30 p.m. followed by the band “Snapshot” from 8 p.m. to midnight on the courthouse steps. With the day’s expected attendance to be up to 5,000 people, the population of Hennepin will likely explode to more than six times its normal size. “People from all over the area come to Hennepin, and families come home from out of state. It’s a good, relaxing day; everything is within a few blocks. When you see the fireworks exploding over the river and reflecting off of the water ... to me, that’s America. That’s perfect,” said Buffington.
ward. The course of action moving forward is best left to the farm operator who knows what’s best for his or her area and his or her land, said Denton. “Overall we have a great looking crop out there,” said Stetson. However, some small pockets of replanting will be required. The optimum target yields will not be made in most cases, said Stetson. In fields where rainfall has
accumulated into field pools, crops will die if left saturated in water, he said. Replanting after the fields dry up may also be necessary. In this area, replanting remains a point of conversation, said Denton. Unfortunately, Denton said he would not recommend replanting for yield purposes this late in the season, especially with corn. The excessive rainfall has caused significant cosmetic dam-
age where crops are more yellow and not the desired deep green, said Denton. Significant changes may soon be needed in the farming community, he added. As all farmers know, unfortunately, there is no way to plan around weather conditions out in the fields. “You can always try to hold off or speed things up, but those oftentimes turn into a damned if you do, damned if you don’t scenario,” said Stetson.
From Page 1 enhance it and make it better; there’s always something we want to add, and every year it gets bigger,” said Buffington, who has been on the planning committee for 20 years. “Thunder on the Illinois” is Hennepin’s 39th celebration of the Fourth of July, and it will include many events during the day which will culminate with a fireworks display over the Illinois River at 9:30 p.m. with a finale sponsored by Marquis Energy. The schedule of events will include: • The day starts at 7:30 a.m. with the “Movin’ for Music” 5K
Farming From Page 1 make every penny count. Denton said he understands there is a current stress on farmers caused by the economic recession and current weather conditions in the agricultural community. The different areas are looking at various possible outcomes in regards to their crops and the right course of action moving for-
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NCICG to present NHMP draft North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG) will host two meetings to present to the public the draft of the 2015 Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam and Stark counties Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP). The public is invited to attend to learn about the plan and to provide feedback on the update before it is submitted for approval by the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA). The plan will be available on www.ncicg. org on July 15. Comments will be taken until July 29. The meetings will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at the Lacon City Hall, 406 Fifth St. and at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Spring Valley City Hall, 215 N. Greenwood St., Spring Valley. In order for a county or municipality to receive federal funding for pre-disaster mitigation funds,
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life and property. Every five years, plans must be reviewed and updated to remain active. NCICG is a regional planning agency that provides administrative assistance to local governments. For more information about the Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam and Stark counties Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan 2014, contact Kendall Cramer at 815-433-5830 or at kcramer@ncicg.org.
Dzierzynski appointed IVCH center’s new director PERU — Kelly Dzierzynski is the new director of the Center for Physical Rehabilitation and Aquatics (CPRA) at IVCH. Dzierzynski had been the CPRA’s outpatient physical therapy supervisor, a post she had held since coming to IVCH in
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Potthoff receives industry honor OTTAWA — Nicholas Potthoff, Northwestern Mutual wealth management advisor, has qualified for membership in the Million Dollar Roundtable (MDRT), an international, independent association of 19,000 leading financial
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From Page 1 Many bees are not returning to their hives, which is called Colony Collapse Disorder. The reason behind this issue is unknown, but many are considering pesticides, fungus, malnutrition and other pathogens are what may be to blame. Bumble bees, which were once very common, even in agricultural areas are now almost nonexistent, according to Starr. There are 4,000 different kinds of native bees in North America, and 350 native bees in Illinois alone. What can we do to help? Starr said helping the pollinators is as simple as planting native flowers. Whether it be in a window box or in a garden — every little bit can help. “Habitat is something we have control over. We don’t have control over the chem-
Tonica Fire and Rescue call At 2:11 p.m. Sunday, June 28, Tonica Fire and Rescue was called out for a rafting accident on the Vermilion River. M.A.B.A.S. Boxes for Swift Water Rescue, Technical Rescue and an Ambulance Box were activated, which resulted in the additional response of units and personnel from various agencies. All raf-
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Funding crisis continues for Soil and Water Conservation Districts To the Editor, Nearly $7.5 million Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) funding for Fiscal Year 2016 has been named in the governor’s latest budget cuts and will be “suspended” July 1, 2015, if a balanced budget cannot be reached by the General Assembly. The suspension of funds accounts for district operations and cost-share project appropriations. If the suspension is not lifted, SWCDs around the state will be forced to dismantle their work force and offices will close. As of April 7, only $4.7 million had been released to fund the operations of soil and water conservation districts for FY 2015. SWCDs are currently operating on a reduction of funds that constitutes about $33,900 total for 97 districts, plus health insurance premiums. SWCDs were established during the Dust Bowl Era to combat the soil erosion taking place — they continue to provide valuable services to the community by working closely with several federal, state and other non-governmental organizations. The district serves as a point of contact to landowners wishing to address resource concerns on their property and assists in delivering programs that prevent erosion from urban development and of tillable soil that threaten our agricultural economy and the sustainability of our surface water supplies. In addition to providing technical service and information regarding federal and state conservation programs, district staff also provide services to the general public. Many of the services and events throughout the year include providing tree seedlings to area students to be planted for Arbor Day, hosting Ag Discovery Day for county students, holding annual poster and photo contests, holding native tree and fish sales, hosting various educational workshops, participating in community events and much more. Each SWCD office is responsible for bringing state and federal agency funding to both rural and urban citizens in Illinois. Unlike most state-funded agencies, SWCDs return to the local economy an average of $23.57 for every $1 spent for their operation. SWCD programs are capable of adding more than $400 million to the state’s economy every year, but if SWCDs are forced to close due to a lack of funding, the valuable services they provide to the residents of Illinois will disappear completely. Agriculture and urban and rural conservation are all part of the future. We are all taught that we have a responsibility to protect our natural resources. Help SWCDs receive the fiscal year 2016 funding, so they may continue to promote conservation and protect the land in Illinois. Encourage your legislators to work together to pass a balanced budget. Kelly Thompson, executive director, AISWCD Springfield
First Person Melody Parker
Town: Tonica. Family: All over the United States. Occupation: Cashier at Casey’s.
What was your first job: McDonald’s.
ever done: Be a mother.
What is your favorite movie: Thrillers.
Where do you most want to travel, but have never been: Amsterdam.
What is your favorite book: “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
What is one thing you’re truly passionate about: Family.
What is the best concert you’ve been to: Poison/Whitesnake.
What is your favorite area restaurant, and what do you like to order there: House of Hunan.
If you met a genie who granted you one wish, what would you wish for: My family and friends would be taken care of comfortably. What’s the hardest thing you’ve
What is something you like about your hometown: Quiet. Is there anything you would change: More recreation for kids.
Considerations by Nedda The Russian River Many of us have memories of places that have stayed with us. One of mine is a trip we took to California for a resource, conservation and development national meeting. Someone suggested we drive to the coast to a small restaurant overlooking the Pacific Ocean for dinner. The windows overlooked the entire beach and the Russian River that ran down to meet the ocean. The road there is winding and through low coastal mountains. The old timber bordered the road, and it took a while from Santa Rosa where we were staying. It was sunset, and people were gathering to watch; but they were
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far enough away we could not know they were building fires on the dunes that held enough drift to block the wind and warm them. High dunes protected the beach itself, and the fires were built on those ridges. The people looked so small and unimportant. The red-orange circle seemed to move faster now; the sky turned to pink, purple-blue, and as it darkened, the ocean became a slate table, waiting for the sun to come to
it in its final sigh of the day. Now the fires began to spark and flame in the air, and there was the ocean, the purple river giving into it, the stretch of the dunes framing a picture that only a master painter could imagine. We stood quietly. There was nothing to say; subdued by the sight. Hold on to your memories; they can lift you when things get tough and there seems no way out. Bring them up and give into a softer time and place for a while. Then move on. Thank you for letting me share this ... and let us remember to be kind. Nedda Simon of rural Princeton can be reached at neddasimon@ ymail.com.
Advertising tax proposal is a bad idea A Rauner administration proposal to tax advertising would do more harm than good. Illinois leaders should learn the lesson of a failed advertising tax in Florida and discard the idea. Debt-plagued Illinois is desperate for new revenue. One proposal being considered by the administration of Gov. Bruce Rauner is a new tax on services, including advertising. The initial proposed rate was 10 percent; the idea now is to trim that to 6.25 percent, the same as the state sales tax. Our counter-proposal: Don’t impose a tax on advertising at all. Period. Our position may appear entirely self-serving. After all, as a media company, we receive advertising revenue in exchange for communicating advertisers’ messages to our print and digital readers. That revenue, along with circulation and job printing, makes it possible to finance our journalistic work to keep the community informed. We believe that function has tremendous value to those we serve. American leaders from the Founding Fathers on down have had similar beliefs. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution pro-
hibits Congress from “abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press.” The Founding Fathers believed so much in the importance of a free, unfettered press that they enshrined it in the Constitution! And a tax on advertising would have an overall greater impact on business besides the news media. Gov. Rauner and the Legislature have only to look at what happened when Florida imposed a tax on advertising. The results were unsuccessful, to say the least. After the tax was imposed, advertising purchases overall – newspapers, radio, television, cable TV, billboards, online – decreased by 12 percent, according to statistics provided by the Illinois Press Association. Advertising revenue declined by $100 million. Florida lost 50,000 jobs and $2.5 billion in personal income because of lost advertising revenue. And, perhaps the most damning result: The costs incurred by the state of Florida to administer the new advertising tax exceeded tax revenue!
In other words, it cost more money to collect the tax than the tax generated! Only the most committed big-government bureaucrat would think that was a good idea. Florida’s leaders quickly realized their mistake. The advertising tax was repealed six months later. Illinois has an advertising industry that helps produce more than 900,000 jobs and $267 billion (17.3 percent) of Illinois’ economic activity. Through advertising, economic activity is stimulated in all sectors of the economy. Individuals advertise their garage sales and various items for sale. Churches advertise their service times and locations. Small businesses advertise their goods and services. Larger businesses (such as automobile dealers, Realtors, and grocers) do the same. A government-induced slowdown in advertising, which the proposed tax would almost certainly cause, would ripple through the state’s economy to the detriment of all. No other state has a tax on advertising. Illinois should learn well from Florida’s experience. Don’t impose an advertising tax. The Tonica News
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Community Menus and Activities Bridges Senior Center July 6 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 10 a.m., Sewing Circle; 12:45 p.m., Bingo; 1:30 p.m., open cards. July 7 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 10 a.m., Soldier’s Angels. July 8 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 10:15 a.m., intermediate computer class. July 9 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 12:45 p.m., Bingo; 1:30 p.m., open cards. July 10 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 10 a.m., 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.
Putnam County Community Center July 6 — Pork roast and gravy, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, raspberries, bread. July 7 — Baked spaghetti, salad with toppings, muskmelon, bread and butter, dessert. July 8 — BLT on wheat bread, navy bean soup, Romaine salad with dressing, apricots. July 9 — Chicken salad on bun with lettuce, macaroni salad, buttered corn, applesauce, dessert. July 10 — Swedish meatballs, egg noodles, Brussels sprouts, citrus juice, muskmelon. 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. ••• Items for the Community section can be emailed to news@tonicanews.com.
Docent training seminar planned for July 7 OTTAWA — The Reddick Mansion Association invites anyone interested in becoming a docent (tour guide) at the mansion to an afternoon seminar at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 7. Docents take visitors through the mansion while talking about the Reddick family, the history of the mansion, and its place in local and national history. Led by Lorraine McCallister, docent committee chair, this one and onehalf to two hour session will include a discussion about the responsibilities of a docent and an in-depth tour of the mansion. Information packets will be provided as well as the opportunity to schedule more one-on-one training. “Visitors to the mansion usually have an interest in history, in old homes or in architecture,” McCallister said. “I enjoy sharing the Reddick Mansion story with them.”
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Lorraine McCallister talks about William Reddick with visitors from Oregon, Ill., and Colorado Springs, Colo. Last year, almost 5,400 people, representing 38 states and four foreign countries, visited the mansion for tours and events. The Reddick Mansion is open six days a week for tours from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (closed on Tues-
days). Typical shifts are three to four hours and could be shared. Interested persons are asked to contact the mansion by calling 915-4336100 and speaking with Lorraine or Diane to ask any questions and to
Free preschool screenings announced The LaSalle/Putnam County Educational Alliance for Special Education (L.E.A.S.E.) will conduct a free screening for all children ages 3-5 not enrolled in kindergarten. The child’s speech, language, hearing, vision and
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Briefs Food service class offered Tonica alumni banquet set MENDOTA — A food service sanitation manager certification course will be offered at Mendota Community Hospital, 1401 E. 12th St., Conference Room C, Mendota, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 18, with the test at 4 p.m. This is a state-approved, eight-hour course for the Illinois Food Safety Certification. All food service facilities are required to have certified managers. Just need to retest for your current certification? This course covers both renewal and new certifications. For more information or to obtain registration forms, call David K. Williams at 815-564-5603 or email Dave at williamsclasses@gmail.com.
The 2015 Tonica alumni banquet will be Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Oglesby Elks Lodge. Further details will be provided as they are available.
Registration dates and times for Lostant School LOSTANT — Lostant School has announced registration dates and times: • Wednesday, July 29 — 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Thursday, July 30 — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A $25 late registration fee will be charged after Thursday, July 30.
Crafters wanted TONICA — Illinois Valley crafters are wanted for the next “Stamp & Chat” event at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, at Cathy’s in Tonica. Participants will meet to stamp, scrapbook, learn a new technique and chat. For more information, call Cathy at 630-209-0605.
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Blood drive in Tonica
IVCH Wound Center receives gift
TONICA — Illini State Bank will host a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday, July 20, at the United Methodist Church, 423 Wauponis St. in Tonica. For an appointment, call Joyce Obermiller at 815-442-8211. Walk-ins are welcome.
The family of a patient who received treatment at the Illinois Valley Community Hospital Wound and Hyperbaric Center gave the center $3,821 to purchase a large patient transport cart. Cathy Lenkaitis presents the check to Dr. Tom Curry, the wound center’s medical director. Also pictured are Jill Smoode (left), program director; Chris Benske (right), the center’s clinical coordinator; and Judy Kotecki, office manager.
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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 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.
ulating 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 July 3, 2015.
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ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT FARM RIDGE - VERMILLION - DEER PARK MULTI-TOWNSHIP ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2015 REVENUE SUMMARY: Property taxes - $19,389.12; Interest - $13.29 Total Revenues: $19,402.41 EXPENDITURES SUMMARY: Marcy Carrera - $10,500.00; Robert Carrera $1,902.00; Rebecca Nelson Smith - $141.79; Melissa Bernard - $461.75; Tina Busch - $561.75; Rebecca Ceszyk - $461.75; Lisa Grubar - $461.75; Lloyd Vogel - $811.75; Glen Walter - $461.75; Total Salaries: $15,764.29 EXPENDITURES SUMMARY: Marcy Carrera (expenses) - 4,200.00; U.S. Post Office - $98.00; E.F.T.P.S. - $1,315.04; Cironi Computer - $1,050.00; Bureau County Republican - $35.63; IRS $29.18; T.O.I.R.M.A. - $500.00; Illinois Dept. of Revenue - $145.05; Arch Hopkins $275.00; Illinois Office Supply $50.00; Total Vendors $7,697.90 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITIONS Beginning balance $13,906.30 Revenues $19,402.41 Expenditures $23,462.19 Ending balance $9,846.52 Subscribed and sworn to this 14th day of April,
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Lloyd Vogel, Supervisor I, Tina Busch, Clerk of the Farm Ridge -Vermillion - Deer Park Multi-Township Assessment District, LaSalle County, Illinois do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the annual treasurer’s report for the year ending March 31, 2015. Published in the Tonica News July 3, 2015. ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT VERMILLION TOWNSHIP HIGHWAY DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31,2015 REVENUE SUMMARY: Property taxes - $48,455.41; Replacement tax $5,106.29; Interest - $96.18; Miscellaneous $33,664.67 ($33,314.71 I.E.M.A.) Total Revenues: $87,322.55 EXPENDITURES SUMMARY: Jeremy Scott - $588.00; Dick Strack - $144.00; Mel Mertel - $600.00 Total Salaries: $1,332. EXPENDITURES SUMMARY: Com Ed- $1,068.47; T.O.I.R.M.A. - $1,736.00; Illini State Bank (T.C.D.) $25,000.00; Riverstone roup$1,475.07; Mid-state Asphalt- $5.796.50; Contech$1,299.30; all other disbursements less than $1,000.00 - $4,564.52
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Total Vendors $40,939.86 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITIONS GENERAL FUND SPECIAL REVENUES Beginning balance $21460.45 $30,802.90 Revenues $51,119.39 36,203.16 Expenditures $32,559.25 9,712.61 Ending balance $40,020.59 $57,293.45 Subscribed and sworn to this 14th day of April, 2015. Lloyd Vogel, Supervisor I, Tina Busch, Clerk of the Township of Vermillion Highway District, LaSalle County, Illinois do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the annual treasurer’s report for the year ending March 31, 2015. Published in the Tonica News July 3, 2015.
Ronald Bangert - $129.28; Tina Busch - $886.56; Adam Goodbred - $258.56; Larry Hiester - $387.84; John J. Patyk - $387.84; Josh Scott - $12,311.52; Jim Thomson, Jr. - $387.84; Lloyd Vogel - $2,401.56 Total Salaries: $17,1510.00 EXPENDITURES SUMMARY: E.F.T.P.S. - $4,723.32; Illinois Dept of Revenue - $1,226.04; Lloyd Vogel (mowing & mileage) $2,251.50; Illini State Bank - $30,014.00 (T.C.D.)’; T.O.I.R.M.A. - $2,122.00; Paul Martin (attorney) $1,000.00; cashed cemetery T.C.D. - $6,234.28; all other disbursements less than $1,000.00 - $5,624.61 Total Vendors $53,195.95 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITIONS GENERAL FUND SPECIAL REVENUES Beginning balance $8,523.97 $8,970.50 Revenues $49,55.28 660.21 Expenditures $63,455.66 6,891.09 Ending balance $38,558.67 $2,739.62 Subscribed and sworn to this 14th day of April, 2015. Lloyd Vogel, Supervisor I, Tina Busch, Clerk of the Township of Vermillion, LaSalle County, Illinois do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the annual treasurer’s report for the year ending March 31, 2015. Published in the Tonica News July 3, 2015.
ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT VERMILLION TOWNSHIP FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31,2015 REVENUE SUMMARY: Property taxes $43,049.97; Replacement tax $1,486.90; Interest - $58.42; Miscellaneous $49,555.28 ($42,000.00 I.E.M.A.; $6,234.28 cashed cemetery T.C.D.) Total Revenues: $94,150.57 EXPENDITURES SUMMARY:
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