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Winter’s sting still felt at TGS 2013-14 budget falls into the red By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com
TONICA — The extremely brutal winter of 201314 made a big impact on the Tonica Grade School
budget. At a budget hearing before the grade school board meeting June 26, Tonica Grade School Superintendent John Suarez informed the board the district ended the year $22,000 over budget. “If I had known it was going to be ‘Why has God forsaken us’ so cold, I could have budgeted for it. We went over budget there nearly $16,000,” Suarez said. “We got hit pretty
good. We also had to make repairs to the boiler and had some issues with pipes.” An unexpected unemployment claim and staff overtime also contributed to the overage. After discussion, the board accepted the revised budget unanimously. The board also approved the appointment of Shannon Marcinkus and Melissa Cassidy as co-head teachers for the faculty. Suarez
told the board both teachers were full of ideas and had agreed to split the position and stipend. “Ms. Cassidy has a Type 75 (General Administrative Certification), so she can step up if something happens to me,” Suarez said. In other action, the board: • Hired Sarah Shumway as speech language pathologist for the 2014-15 school year. Shumway has
performed the duties during the summer for some time. Suarez said hiring her would save the district $7,000. • Approved hiring Lauren Brooke as fifth-grade teacher. Brooke is currently a teacher’s aide at Milton Pope School. This will be her first year teaching. Brooke was selected out of 40 candidates who filed for the position. • Accepted the resig-
nations of four teachers, including science teacher Elizabeth Wiegers, fifthgrade teacher Amy Cacciatori, autism teacher Amy Weinreich and music/band teacher Alex Teater. • Granted approval for Suarez to continue spending district revenue as needed into the next school year, which starts on July 1. The approval stands until the 2014-15 budget is approved.
Summer safety for Fido and Fluffy Keep dogs, cats safe as the temps rise By Goldie Currie Shaw Media Service
PRINCETON — Summer is the time to kick back, relax and enjoy the outdoors. But for pets, it can be a time of danger if proper care is not taken. Pets need more attention in the humid, hot temperatures, as they are more susceptible to overheating. To help keep all furry friends safe this season, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has provided a list of hot weather tips for owners to read and consider. Take these five safety tips into consideration as the temperatures continue to rise: 1. Travel in style Traveling can be highly stressful for pets. If planning a road trip, prep pets in advance by taking short rides in the car and getting them used to riding in a crate or car harness. Dr. Louis Murray, vice president of the ASPCA Animal Hospital, reminds pet owners they should never leave their animals unattended in a parked vehicle “Parked cars, even with windows open, become very hot in a short amount of time, and this can lead to heatstroke or death,” he said If traveling by air, putting pets in the cargo area isn’t ideal. If this is unavoidable, take great care to purchase the required crate and tell airline employees about the animal to avoid them being
left on the tarmac or outside during extreme weather. 2. Keep cool Dogs and cats can become dehydrated quickly, so give them plenty of water when the weather is hot. Make sure pets have a shady place to escape the sun, and don’t let dogs linger outdoors. Being so close to the ground, the dog’s body can heat up quickly, and sensitive paw pads can get burned. 3. Watch what they eat Summertime can be perfect for backyard barbecues or parties, but remember the food and drink served to guests may be poisonous to pets. Keep alcoholic beverages away from pets, and remember the snacks served to friends should not be treats for pets. Any change of diet may give dogs or cats severe digestive ailments. Make sure to avoid raisins, grapes, onions, chocolate and products with the sweetener xylitol, since these are poisonous to pets. 4. Beware of “high-rise syndrome” During warmer months, many animal hospitals and veterinarians see an increase in injured animals as a result of “High-Rise Syndrome,” which is when pets fall or jump out of windows and are seriously or fatally injured. Keep all unscreened windows in the home closed and make sure screens are tightly secured. 5. Love the leash Warm weather can inspire longer walks, but while this is exciting for both dog and owner, it’s important that dogs are always kept on leashes — with collars and up-to-date ID tags — to protect them from getting loose and injuring themselves or others.
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LOSTANT — A familiar face will be leaving the Lostant Post Office soon. Kay Corredato will be retiring after 37 years in the U.S. Postal Service, 21 of those as Lostant postmistress. “I started in March of 1977 as PTF (part-time flexible) clerk in Tonica,” Corredato said. “Wink Marshall hired me. I will be forever grateful to him
for that because it has led into a good career. I have enjoyed this job, I’d say, 99 percent of the time.” During those 37 years, Corredato has seen a lot of changes in the way the USPS works. Some were good, but others were less than helpful. “When I started, everything was hand-sorted. Now everything is automated. Unfortunately, the volume of mail has changed. The advent of the Internet has had a big impact,” Corredato said. “Sometimes the new changes that they throw us in ... are a lot of work. They come so rapidly. “I’ll miss my customers the most,” Corredato
said. “There’s something to be said about working in a small office because you get that personal touch with them. When I started here in ‘93, I was waiting on kids, and now I’m waiting on their kids ... It just feels like a big family. I’m going to miss that contact. “I’m also going to miss my fellow employees,” Corredato said. “I’ve had some really good workers over the years that made my job very easy, and I really appreciated the effort and dedication to the job they did.” Corredato said she and her husband are looking forward to traveling after her retirement. “We’ve got some trips
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planned. I’m going to get some projects done at home, hopefully,” Corredato said. “I’m sure I won’t have any problem filling up my time.” Corredato started in her hometown of Tonica. While she was there, she was also named officer in charge in Wenona, Granville and Oglesby. She was named postmaster of Cedar Point in 1984 before moving to the Lostant office. “If I hadn’t had my mom pushing me to take the exam, or Wink who gave me a chance even though I was barely out of high school, who knows what I would have been doing,” Corredato said.
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Bartender Marcy Ruva (left) and owners Quint Stimpert and Brandy Yepsen are ready to make your experience at the Boar’s Nest in Lostant a friendly and memorable experience.
The Boar’s Nest serves it up in Lostant By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com
LOSTANT — Not so long ago, Lostant’s downtown was overly rowdy. You might almost think there was a zoo there. Lately it’s been much quieter, and much of that reason is the Boar’s Nest Bar and Grill which opened its doors seven months ago. Owners Quint Stimpert and Brandy Yepsen have made the Boar’s Nest a place for friends and families to relax and enjoy a meal or libation in a relaxed atmosphere. This is their second establishment; they also own Quacker’s Bar in LaSalle. “I guess one wasn’t enough,” Stimpert said. “This opportunity came up, and we felt we could take this on. It had a kitchen, so we were excited about that.” Stimpert said the name was influenced by ‘The Dukes of Hazzard,” which he watched in his youth. “I always liked that show,” Stimpert said. “Now, if I could just get the girls to wear Daisy Dukes ...” When Stimpert was younger, he said he used to frequent Bullhead’s south of Lostant before it closed. “I live in Leonore now, and a lot of people go to Smitty’s there,” Stimpert
HENRY — The Northern Illinois Agronomy Research Center will be hosting its summer Agronomy Day on July 10 in Shabbona. Transportation will be provided by Ag View FS Inc. and Birkey’s Case IH in Henry. The bus will pick up in Princeton, Ottawa and Henry to attend this event. All area ag producers, landlords and ag industry representatives are welcome. Lunch will be provided compliments of University of Illinois Extension, and there is no cost to attend. Certified Crop Adviser continuing educational units will be available. CCA credits applied for: 1.5 IPM, 1.5 Crop Management. A charter bus will pick up and return participants from each of the three offices. The first stop will be at the Marshall-Putnam Extension Office, 509 Front St., Henry, where the bus will pick up at 7 a.m. and return at approximately 3 p.m. Next will be the Bureau County Extension Office, 850 Thomp-
son St., Princeton. The bus will pick up at 8 a.m. and return at approximately 2:15 p.m. The final pick-up will be the LaSalle County Extension Office, 1689 N. 31st Road, Ottawa, with pickup at 9 a.m. and return at approximately 1:15 p.m. Reservations must be made by July 7 by contacting Daryle Wragge at 309364-2356. More than 45 individual research projects encompassing corn, soybean, oats and cover crops are under way. Current studies include evaluating crop rotations, date of planting, row spacing, plant populations, crop diseases, variety comparisons and crop nutrient management. Studies demonstrating herbicide and insecticide efficacy will be signed allowing visitors to evaluate their current or future pest management programs side by side. Weather permitting, presentations will take place outside next to research plots. Guests will be transported by
tour wagons. Field topics include nitrogen fertilization for soybeans, corn rootworm resistance and product efficacy, fungicide resistance and many more. The 160-acre Northern Illinois Agronomy Research Center is located north of Shabbona and has been used for crop research since 1948. It is the northernmost research center within University of Illinois Crop Sciences Department that is dedicated primarily to row crop research. Visitors are always welcome. To reserve a place on the bus, contact Daryle Wragge, Ag Program Coordinator, University of Illinois Extension, Bureau-LaSalle-Marshall-Putnam Unit at wragge@illinois.edu or 309-364-2356. For a reasonable accommodation, please advise us when registering. The Bureau, LaSalle and Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureaus are supporting this event along with Ag View FS Inc. and Birkey’s Case IH in Henry.
LaSalle County Sheriff report Cheeseburgers and mushrooms are a small part of the Boar’s Nest’s lunch and dinner menus. Wings, fried chicken and taco specials highlight the evening’s fare. said. “I thought this community might need something nice like that.” Reception to the Boar’s Nest, which moved into the building previously occupied by the infamous Zoo bar and grill, has been favorable for several reasons, not the least of which is the food and the atmosphere. It doesn’t hurt that a lot of the troubles downtown disappeared as well. “I’ve been there a couple times,” Mayor Fred Hartenbower said. “It’s nice, and the downtown’s sure a lot quieter since they came in.” Stimpert is re-doing the side room with space for family dining and a small stage with a dance floor for bringing in local music. The walls are freshly painted and new carpeting has been laid down. A pool table occupies the west end of the barroom
with a dart machine nearby and some video gaming machines along the north wall. The bar is homey and comfortable. The menu is laden with the regular pub favorites, including specials each evening. Tuesdays feature tacos and a burrito that fills the plate completely, while Wednesday is Wing night. Response has been good. “I haven’t gotten any complaints,” Stimpert said. “We get a lot of repeat customers.” “There are a lot of couples that come in for lunch, and then they’ll come back for dinner,” Yepsen said. Both Stimpert and Yepsen have experience in the bar and grill business, and each is bringing what they’ve learned to make the Boar’s Nest a good place to bring your appetite.
OTTAWA — On June 24, the LaSalle County Sheriff’s deputies investigated a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Route 251 and Wauponis Street. Phyllis Quaka, 87, of Tonica was driving southbound on Illinois Route 251. Quaka was turning onto Wau-
ponis Street when the rear of her vehicle was struck by a vehicle driven by Darren Wilts, 18, of Streator. There were no injuries and no citations issued. On June 25, the LaSalle County deputies investigated a single-vehicle accident on Route 71, a
half mile east of Route 351 in Deer Park Township. The driver, Leonard Bumper, 53, of Oglesby was eastbound on Route 71 when a deer ran out across the roadway, and he was unable to avoid striking the deer. There were no injuries and no citations issued.
Real estate taxes due July 9 OTTAWA — The office of LaSalle County Treasurer Donald Lamps has announced the first installment of the annual real estate tax is due on July 9. A statutory 1.5 percent per month penalty will be assessed on the first installment payments made after July 9.
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Age ... it’s all in the cards At 96, Peg Cooper just keeps on going By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com
TONICA — As we get older, we often slow down and take life at an easier pace. We don’t go out at night, instead spend quiet evenings at home. Tonica’s Peg Cooper, 96, will have none of that. Cooper is an avid card player and a great-great grandmother, and she shows no signs of slowing down. “I go two nights a week to play euchre, and I get home often at 10:30, 11 p.m. at night,” Cooper said. “I love to go. I think
it’s a good pastime, and it gets you out and among people. It’s better than sitting at home watching TV. What’s on TV anymore?” Cooper’s been playing euchre for 50-plus years, a habit she picked up after she got married. She travels regularly to Oglesby, Standard and Toluca to play, and while she doesn’t consider herself a champion player, Cooper said she usually wins one to two games a month. In addition, she’ll sometimes play as a substitute in a pinochle group in Cedar Point. “I drive to Toluca by myself. I don’t mind driving at night. I know a lot of people don’t like to, but it doesn’t bother me,” Cooper said. “I wouldn’t want to drive in the big city, but Toluca’s not so bad.” While Cooper loves getting out and playing, she said she misses playing
Peg Cooper bridge. “I played bridge until all my friends died that I played with,” Cooper said. “We had a three-to-four table group, but they’re all gone.” Cooper’s sister also plays, but she’s more of a homebody. “She plays in one of the clubs I go to, but she won’t go with me to any
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other place,” Cooper said. “She’d rather stay home. She’s a year younger than I am.” Cooper is very close to her family. Two of her children live locally, but the rest of the family is spread out throughout the country. They come back to visit often, though. “For Mother’s Day, I had five generations in church,” Cooper said. Cooper had three children, which blossomed into nine grandchildren. She said she has about 27 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. “We get together quite often,” Cooper said. “We just had a gathering Saturday for five birthdays. Usually when we get together, there’s about 30 of us. My sister says we’re a partying bunch.” “My family is closeknit.”
Soybeans emerged reached 95 percent last week. Warm conditions and scattered showers continued as precipitation ranged from less than one inch in the northeast to 2.3 inches in the southwest. Statewide precipitation averaged 1.48 inches, 0.51 inches above normal for the week ending June 29. Wheat harvest jumped from 20 to 55 percent complete, but is still behind the 5-year average of 62 percent. There were 4.0 days suitable for fieldwork. Average temperature was 75.7 degrees, 1.5 degrees above normal. Soybeans emerged reached 95 percent, ahead of the 5-year average of 91 percent. Soybeans blooming was 9 percent complete compared to the 5-year average of 7
percent. Soybeans condition was rated at 74 percent good to excellent. Corn silking was at 4 percent, behind the 5-year average of 14 percent. Corn condition was rated at 80 percent good to excellent. Sorghum planted reached 88 percent, ahead of the 5-year average of 86 percent. Oats headed reached 84 percent, behind the 5-year average of 94 percent. Pasture condition was rated at 2 percent poor, 24 percent fair, 54 percent good and 20 percent excellent. Topsoil moisture was rated at 4 percent short, 78 percent adequate and 18 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated at 1 percent very short, 11 percent short, 80 percent adequate and 8 percent surplus.
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In this case ... The Supreme Court of the United States handed down a decision June 30 that will have repercussions for a long time to come. It’s a case that was guaranteed to raise the ire of a large percentage of people, but current trends say this time the majority loses. On June 30, the SCOTUS decided in a 5 to 4 decision for-profit organizations — in this case, Hobby Lobby — can refuse to withhold services — in this case, contraceptives for workers which were included in COMMENTARY the Affordable Healthcare Act which was upheld by the same SCOTUS — based on religious beliefs. In other words, if a company doesn’t believe in contraception, it doesn’t have to provide it as part of its healthcare plan. The same people who ruled they don’t have to are the ones who said they had to two years ago. Go figure. This was a difficult case. Seemingly at issue was whether someone else could impose their religious beliefs on someone else, in this case if an employee could force someone to provide contraception, which was against Hobby Lobby’s beliefs. Also at issue was whether someone else could impose their religious beliefs on someone else, in this case if Hobby Lobby could refuse to provide contraception to its employees as was mandated by a federal law. In this case, I think the SCOTUS is dangerously wrong. Whether or not you believe in contraception, it’s important to realize exactly how much your rights are about to be trampled by this decision. Hobby Lobby, a for-profit entity, objected to providing contraception on the grounds of religious beliefs — actually, its board of directors objected, since legally, a corporation is not a person and therefore does not have religious beliefs. By agreeing with Hobby Lobby, the SCOTUS has basically said the rights of a business are more important than the rights of a person. That is not an explicit statement, but certainly a true one. Explicitly, the decision means religious beliefs can be used as an excuse to not provide services to a business’ workers. It also opens the door for other problems addressed by religious beliefs. As you might guess, many religions believe any orientation, except heterosexuality, is an abomination. Look for a challenge to providing benefits to a samesex partner to hit the courts before August. Let’s take this to the ultimate step. Every religion has someone that falls under the heretic category. If this decision goes unchallenged, then legally, companies will be able to withhold benefits to employees — due to religious beliefs — to women, same sex couples, Jews, non-Jews, Palestinians, Muslims, non-Muslims, Protestants, Catholics, people who eat pork, people who eat beef, couples who aren’t married, men without at least two wives, men without beards ... In this case, everyone. Ken Schroeder can be reached at news@tonicanews. com.
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First Amendment “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” Constitution of the United States, 1789
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Chicago has just been awarded the George Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts. What would you like to see in the museum when it opens in 2018? “I would probably have to say the same thing, the ‘Indiana Jones’ movie series. There wasn’t one particular movie I liked more than the others. They were all good.”
“I’d say the ‘Indiana Jones’ movies. I enjoyed them all.”
Travis Holler, Sparland
Travis Kruger, Streator “If I was going to see it I would like ‘Indiana Jones’ movies. Sean Connery as the dad was good, well actually any of it.”
“I love ‘Star Wars.’ Except for the last three. It would have been good without certain actors like Hayden Christensen. I don’t like him at all. I don’t think he’s a good actor.”
Janice Scott, Tonica
Justin Boroski, Dalzell
“I’m a pretty big ‘Star Wars’ fan myself. Not the first three, the originals. I like to see some ‘Star Wars’ related, more like the ‘Millennium Falcon’ that is kind of neat. Some Chewbacca, some Wookie like stuff would be cool. Possibly I would like to see some Ewok stuff too. Yumm-Yumm and the Ewoks were pretty cool. Maybe a try on a Storm Trooper suit exhibit would be cool.”
Derric Porch, Toluca
Considerations by Nedda Since we are remembering the invasion of Europe, the American flag’s birthday, Fourth of July and Memorial Day in just a few weeks’ time, I thought I would add my memories. It will not be new to most of the older adults, but it is a sweet and scary but important task. When I was a little girl, I would jump out of bed and hurry and get dressed, for fear I would be left behind. A very important job was ahead. Helping Dad and my older sister put the little flags on the graves in our family cemetery was such a honor. Then to town with my folks to help the American Legion Post finish the cemetery there. I cherished being included and knew it to be a solemn and important task for me. When we were finished, we would hurry home to bathe, change clothes and braid my long hair very carefully, since I would be reciting the poem “In Flanders Fields” by John McCrae.
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There would be the gun salute, and the kids wanted to put their fingers in their ears but didn’t. We would stand as still as we could through playing of “Taps.” The reward was eating the best fried chicken at the Legion Hall. Later, as the sun began to set, we would return to gather the little flags. One by one, row after row, I would reverently put them in my little bucket for carrying the precious cargo. The job became more important after Dec. 7, 1941. My brother and most of the young men in our farm community left for Europe and the south Pacific. Most of those places seemed so far away for a young girl,
but Dad put huge maps up in the dining room, with hundreds of little yellow and red pins to show the battle locations and the progress of the two wars going on at the same time. Then the dreaded telegrams started to come, and they came and came. Now a gold star would hang in the windows of some folks to replace the blue star that served as a kind of shield against disastrous news. My brother came home four years later from the Pacific, and I had short curly hair. Many wars have followed with the same heartaches and triumphs. So I thank all of you who served in any way to keep a little girl with braids safe, so she could grow up and follow her dreams. Be sure to be kind to each other and remember those veterans who taught us to serve. Nedda Simon of rural Princeton can be reached at neddasimon@ ymail.com.
Letter THETO Editor Get the facts To the Editor, GBE is a High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission line proposed to traverse your area. Dr. Smith of Missouri has done extensive research into the risks associated with HVDC transmission of electricity. I am extremely concerned for the residents of your area who may be endangered by the proposed GBE transmission line. In 2012, scientists gathered to independently review over 1,800 new studies done in five years prior to their meeting. Not all were related to the effects of HVDC lines, but there were enough studies and evidencebased results to cause them to make some serious conclusions regarding HVDC. These reports refute Clean Line’s claim of no negative health effects associated with the company’s proposed GBE transmission line. Actual health findings based on the evidence state, “Power lines and other sources of ELF are consistently associated with higher rates of childhood leukemia.” The report also states, “Increased
risk for childhood leukemia starts at levels almost 1,000 times below the safety standard.” The World Health Organization ELF Health Criteria Monograph No. 322 (2007) says that other childhood cancers “cannot be ruled out.” Another study looked at what risks for cancer a child would have later in life, if that child was raised in a home within 300 meters of a high-voltage electric power line. For children who were raised for their first five years of life within 300 meters, they have a lifetime risk that is 500 percent higher for developing some kinds of cancers. A study by Lowenthal et al. investigated leukemia in adults in relation to residences near to high-voltage power lines. The study provides support for two important conclusions: Adult leukemia is also associated with EMF exposure, and exposure during childhood increases risk of adult disease. GBE is being proposed by a private group of investors seeking eminent domain in multiple states. They wish to acquire 200-foot-wide easements across the Midwest for what they claim will be a transmis-
sion line unlike anything seen before in the United States. With massive support pole structures designed to carry direct current (DC) electricity, this project would greatly impact not only those along the proposed routes but also set precedence for use of eminent domain by a private company. This transmission project is proposed by a LLC, not a public utility planning to improve infrastructure. The GBE project would impose health and economic hardships upon Illinois residents, and even though the company claims they are “clean,” there are no guarantees they would transmit only clean wind generated electricity. I urge citizens to become informed. Go to www.BlockRICL.com or www. BlockGBE.com for links to the most recent health research on HVDC lines and further information as to why thousands across multiple states are opposing this dangerous and unnecessary transmission project . People’s health would be put at risk for the economic benefit of a select group. Jeanette Carothers Earlville
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‘Les Miserables’ cast, performances announced STREATOR — Community Players of Streator will perform “Les Miserables” on the Engle Lane stage July 12-19. Director Doug Bartelt applied for the production rights over a year ago on the day they became available for amateur theatres. When auditions were conducted in April, performers from as far away as Hoffman Estates and Chicago turned out hoping to land a role in the show. Many were setting foot in Engle Lane for the first time, drawn to Streator by the lure of being one of the first community theatres in Illinois to present this powerful musical. Newcomers are always welcome at Engle Lane and the “Les Miserables” cast has many first-timers, including several of the principals. Roger Amm of Ottawa has been cast as Jean Valjean with Bob Kinsella of Spring Valley as Javert. Suzannah Walter of Sheridan portrays Fantine with her son Christian Tapp as the young Garvoche. Raley Mauk of Spring Valley is Eponine and Derek Zinke of LaSalle portrays Marius. Also making her Engle Lane stage debut is Rheagan Goluba as little Cosette. Many Engle Lane veterans are also a part of the cast and crew. Shelbie Wahl Fouts proudly proclaims that she basically grew up at Engle Lane. Shelbie returns to her Streator roots from Roanoake, Va., to serve as musi-
cal director for the production. Her husband Donovan Fouts has also joined the cast as Bamatbois. Carlye Pillash of Streator, who plays Cosette, started performing as a youngster in the annual Engle Lane children and youth productions. The remainder of the cast includes: Serena Armstrong of Ottawa, McKenzie Atwood of Ottawa, Tom Bailey of Peru, Charlotte Balensiefen of Henry, Sylvia Bowman of Ottawa, Nate Bradford of Mendota, Deana Brown of LaSalle, Debbie Cassady of Ancona, Janice Corrigan of Streator, Kevin Corrigan of Streator, Jean Drendel of Streator, Kane Farabaugh of Ottawa, Samantha Farb of Lostant, Gail Farlee of Ottawa, Cheryl Finkelstein of Streator, Nicholas Frig of Ottawa, Joyce Garbs of Streator, Greg Garbs of Streator, Angela Goluba of Streator, Alex Guerrero of LaSalle, Jordan Hall of Oglesby, Jake Harcar of Streator, Amalia Heuser of Peru, Kathy Hepner of Streator, Waverleigh Koncor of Streator, Jackie Koncor of Streator, Audrey Konrad of Harding, Kelly Lefler of Long Point, Karen Leifheit of Ottawa, Becky Martin of Peru, Melanie Maskel of LaSalle, Malcom Berry of Ottawa, Kathy Missel of Streator, Gabe Molina of Streator, Maria Moore of Streator, Kim Nettleingham of Streator, Mary Ann Neumann of Streator, Luke Parker of Ottawa, Dominic Passini of Spring Valley,
Amy Rankin of Peru, Jean Rashid of Streator, Ayana Rayfield of Ottawa, Emma Reel of Long Point, Marlee Reel of Long Point, Tyler Reviglio of Peru, Tony Ross of Streator, Cora Schultz of Streator, Nick Simmer of Rockford, Brian Steep of Ottawa, Tim Trumbo of Ottawa, Greg Tullis of Streator, Rob Tyne of Streator, Adrienne Vanhorn of Mendota, Katie Varland of Marseilles and Alex Way of Ottawa. “Les Miserables” has become a global success on stage and screen, sweeping audiences through an epic tale of broken dreams, passion and redemption, against the backdrop of a nation seething with revolution. Set in 19th century France, it is the story of Jean Valjean, and his quest for redemption after serving 19 years in jail for stealing a loaf of bread. In anticipation of ticket demand, an additional performance has been added for July 12. The remainder of the run will be July 13-19. Evening performances begin at 7 p.m., with the July 13 matinee starting at 2 p.m. Tickets for the general public go on sale July 7. Tickets, which are $20, can be ordered by calling the box office at 815-672-3584 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday to Saturday. The box office is located at the Wm. C. Schiffbauer Center for the Performing Arts at Engle Lane Theatre, 1012 Columbus Road, Streator. For more information, visit www.englelane.org.
Summer reading program for Lostant students LOSTANT — The summer program has begun with Lostant students taking the time to “Paws to Read” every week as well as they make a craft, play a game and have a snack. The program will conclude on July 23 with an animal program at the park starting at 5:30 p.m. The program is open to everyone, and all ages will enjoy meeting Peaches the Skunk, Chip and Dale, the chinchillas, and
Beardsley, the bearded dragon. Deb Moreland of Furry Friends will be introducing the audience to more than 15 of the many animals she owns. She will speak about each animal, and then there will be time to meet them all up close. This program is not just for the reading program participates. Young children under 8 should be accompanied by a parent, guardian or older sibling.
PCCC menus July 7 —Meatballs with marinara, tri taters, zucchini and tomatoes, pineapple rings, club roll. July 8 — Baked ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, rolls and butter, dessert. July 9 — Garlic and herb flounder, tartar sauce, Au gratin potatoes, lima beans, gelatin salad, wheat bread. July 10 — Barbecue, coleslaw, chips, dessert. July 11 — Orange glazed chicken, jasmine rice, broccoli florets, honeydew melon, fruit juice, wheat bread. Call 815-339-2711 to make reservations for lunch at least 24 hours before. Suggested donation for Monday, Wednesday and Friday is $3. Suggested donation for Tuesday and Thursday is $5. Lunch is served at 11 a.m.
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Sale to be held at: 936 North 16th Road, Tonica, IL 61370 Equipment sale will start at approximately 12:00 P.M. Tractors, Implements, Trailers, Tools, Collectibles, Car, Etc. TRACTORS: (all tractors run): Ford 4000 T.L.B, Gas, Over/Under Trans; Ford 861 Tractor 3 Pt. Power Steerling PTO, Serial #5160; Ford 8N 1952 Tractor 3 Pt. Restored PTO, Clock, New Tires; Ford 641 P.S with Loader, 4-Speed Trans, 3 Pt PTO; Ford 860 Tractor 3 Pt, 5-Speed, PTO; Restored; Ford 861 Tractore, 3 Pt. Power Streeting PTO, Rear Weights, 1-Hydraulic; John Deere 4430 Cab, Diesel, 3 Pt. PTO, Duals Clamp On, Quad Trans 1500 hrs on overhauled engine & trans #28699R; John Deere 2240 Tractor, Diesel w/ 145 JD Loader, 3 Pt, Dual Hydraulics, PTO; Ford 9N Tractor 1949 3 Pt, Gas PTO with Dirt Scoop; 2001 Honda Ranchers ES 4X4 4-Wheeler w/610 miles **Lots of miscellaneous tractor lights & parts. Ford tractor parts, Ford tractor fenders for the 600-800 series. Misc. Tractor Chains, Ford Tractor Weights. Ford Pie weights, Ford front bumper. MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT: Metal Bolt Bins & Organizers- Full of nuts, pipe nipples, various sizes- ALL NEW!; Fimco 3 Pt 50 Gal Sprayer with Pump & Booms, 300 gal 3 Pt Sprayer with Booms, Homelite 4,000 watt portable generator, 3 Pt 6’ Service Rear Blade, 3 Pt M5 Woods Mower Metal Coca-Cola Sign, Overhead Hoist on wheels with chain hoist, 3 Pt Boom for Ford Tractors, Lots of hand tools (tool boxes are full!), shop equipment, torch & tanks, forge & tools, chop saw Peerless Power Band Saw, Index drill press. Logan Lathe, Small press. Fanning Mill (Grismill), Steel Beds, Lighting Rod Stands. IH Seeder, Model A Running boards, Well Pump, Several old Primative Wood Cabinets, Old License plates (1922 & various other years). Cemetery steel fence. 3 Pt Big Rhino 8’ Blade. Older post-hole digger, JD 3 Pt Subsoiler, 3 Pt Ford Rear Blade, 3 Pt 8’ Ford Disc, 3Pt 8’ Farm Lift Cultivator, Ford 2 Bottom 3 Pt Plow w/ Coulters. JD 3 Pt 2-row planter, 3 Pt New Holland 451 Mower. Hay Rack & Gear. 3 Pt Massey Harris Hayrack (6 bar). Massey Ferguson 20’ 3 Pt Harrow. King Kutter 6’ 3 Pt Rototiller. Pile Misc. used wood, Portable Shed (approx 7 X12). , Stainless Steel water tank. Dearborn 2 bottom 3 Pt Plow, Dirt Scoop, Old Drag Sections, MF Rollover 2 Bottom 3Pt Plow, Dearborn 3Pt. 2-row cultivator, 3Pt Box 5’ Box Blade, MF 8’ 3Pt Disc. JD Slab Weights, Quick hitch, JD Category 2 Quick Hitch, IH 45 18-1/2’ field cultivator. Lawnboy push mower. TRAILERS: 2007 Trailer Exp 18’ Tilt, 4’ stationery, 7’ wide Bumper Trailer12,000# GVW; UHaul Trailer Inc 10X6 with hydraulic dump 7000#GVW. Small 8X5 lawn mower trailer. 2-Wheel Trailer (wood hauler); Cargo King 8X5 Trailer 3500#GVW, Sears Aluminum 10’ Boat & Trailer; 18X6-1/2 Aluminum Trailer with Ramps, 2001 Cronkhite15X6-1/2 Stand up ramps 12,000# GVW, Homemade 14X6 Trailer CAR: 1996 Chevy Camaro Z28 Fuel Injected w/ 53,550 miles automatic trans, T-Top, 5.7Liter TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Cash or good checks accepted. All items must be settled day of sale. Number system will be used. Have proper ID. Not responsible for accidents. Not responsible for merchandise after it has sold. This printed information is believed to be correct, but all buyers should research the goods and make their own conclusions. All announcements made the day of the sale take precedence over all printed materials. Everything sells as is, where is.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) ROBERT J. ) PAPROCKI, ) DECEASED. ) 2014-P-116 PUBLICATION FOR CLAIMS CLAIM NOTICE Estate of ROBERT J. PAPROCKI, Deceased. Notice is given of the death of ROBERT J.
PAPROCKI of Oglesby, Illinois. Letters of office were issued on June 17, 2014, to GERALDINE TORRI, 416 Lincoln Avenue, DePue, IL 61322. Claims against the estate may be filed with the office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, LaSalle County Courthouse, Downtown Courthouse, Ottawa, IL 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. Andrew Skoog Clerk of the 13th Judicial Circuit Court Ottawa, Illinois Published in the Tonica News June 27, July 4 and 11, 2014.
COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, OTTAWA, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF ) DUANE H. ROSE, ) Deceased. ) No. 2014 – P – 114 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of DUANE H. ROSE on May 24, 2014. Letters of Office were issued on June 17, 2014 to Janet A. Rose, as Executor
and Independent Representative, of 106 Poplar Street, Tonica, IL 61370, whose Attorney is Lisa Olivero of Olivero & Olivero Law Offices, 1611 Fifth Street, Peru, IL 61354-2603. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, in the LaSalle County Courthouse, 119 W. Madison Street, Ottawa, IL 61350, or with the Representative, or both, within six (6) months
from the date of the first publication of this Notice. If a claim notice is mailed or delivered personally to a creditor of the decedent, the creditor’s claim may be filed within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of this notice, or within six (6) months from the date of first publication, whichever is later. Any claim not filed within the time allowed is barred. Copies of a claim filed
with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the Attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed with the Clerk of the Court. ANDREW F. SKOOG CIRCUIT CLERK – LASALLE COUNTY LASALLE COUNTY COURT HOUSE 119 WEST MADISON STREET OTTAWA, IL 61350 ATTORNEY LISA OLIVERO Olivero & Olivero Law
Offices Attorneys for the Estate 1611 Fifth Street Peru, IL 61354-2603 Phone (815) 224-2030 Fax (815) 224-2900 Published in the Tonica News June 27, July 4 and 11, 2014.
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