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Mautino: Illinois Auditor General? State rep. would have to relinquish his 76th District seat if appointed By Terri Simon
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SPRINGFIELD — Illinois State Rep. Frank Mautino has unofficially thrown his hat in the ring to be the state’s next audi-
tor general. Having served on the Legislative Audit Commission for 18 years — 12 of those as co-chairman of the commission, Mautino said he clearly has the experience and the track record to assume the
position, after the current auditor general, William Holland, will retire in January after serving 25 years in that position. Mautino said he officially resigned his seat on the Legislative Audit Commission last week, which was necessary for him to eventually apply for the post. “It was important for
me to do that. They are going to take applications (for the auditor general position) over the next few weeks,” Mautino said. “Beginning Aug. 1, they will accept applications through the 14th, and then they will schedule interviews.” The auditor general seat is a statewide constitutional executive officer,
equal to the secretary of state, the governor and the lieutenant governor. It is the only seat not elected by voters, rather the post is elected by the Senate and House of Representatives. The person winning the position will need a super majority vote from both houses —a threefifths majority vote, which Mautino said insures
bipartisan support. When Mautino tendered his resignation from the Legislative Audit Commission, he said he went to all four of the leaders from both parties to make them aware of his resignation. “I did that out of respect,” Mautino said.
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Wired for success in Tonica New locator wire system would save time By Zachary Pratt news@tonicanews.com
Tonica News photos/Dave Cook
Above: Liz Huss works at the reception desk of the recent American Red Cross Blood drive held on July 20 at the United Methodist Church and sponsored by Illini State Bank. Huss brought 25 donors of her own and hopes to receive a scholarship from the Red Cross. Below: According to the Red Cross, the typical, actual donation only takes 10-12 minutes. One donation can help save the lives of three people. Although an estimated 38 percent of the U.S. population are eligible to donate, less than 10 percent actually do each year.
Tonica draws first blood Nineteen first-timers at Red Cross blood drive By Dave Cook
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TONICA — Since she was a freshman in high school, Liz Huss has worked the check-in desk during Tonica’s Red Cross blood drives. In doing so, she fulfilled her school required volunteer hours. Once she was old enough, she also began donating herself. Now that she’s graduated, Huss is hoping to use blood donations to Vol. 141 No. 33 One Section - 8 Pages
win a scholarship from the Red Cross. Blood supplies are traditionally low during the summer. “I don’t know why, but high-schoolers give a lot of blood,” said Huss. To help raise their supply levels, the Red Cross started a summer program which encourages student involvement. “If I get enough donors (25), I get put into a raffle for a scholarship, and this is something I’ve already
been doing,” said Huss. “Giving blood is a big thing in my family. My grandpa gave 26 gallons in his lifetime. But, my dad
never gives blood, so to see him donate was super cool,” said Huss.
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TONICA —The village of Tonica is due for a new tracer wire system. At the Tonica Village Board meeting Monday, July 20, the board moved to purchase a new locator wire system. Marc Lemrise, a public works employee, updated the board regarding a tracer wire upgrade. He could have put forth a couple options, but he did not bring one to the board because of the price. “The newer water mains have a tracer wire: That’s the easiest,” Lemrise said. In checking out the new system, these tracer wires were tested first. “We followed it to the curb stop, about as far as I thought we would get,” Lemrise said. The test was more successful than anticipated, and the system led much further. Lemrise noted the system features what is referred to as a compass, though he says the term is inaccurate, and a USB port which allows updates to be downloaded. When asked about the device’s construction, Lemrise said, “It’s plastic with a lot of electronics in it.” The next question regarded the warranty, but Lemrise was uncertain of the answer until he checked: A three-year warranty. The package can
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include a rechargeable battery. “I don’t think we need that,” Lemrise said. Without the battery, the system carries a price of around $36,000, which includes a carrying case and training. “We’ve been lucky thus far because we’ve only had a couple incidents where an excavator hit some of our stuff because the location was off,” Lemrise said. The new system would be more accurate and further avoid such incidents. “It’ll save time. Big amounts of time,” said Village President Kevin Sluder. He said the system would help ensure the town does not pay people “to walk around for hours with sticks.” Other topics also addressed by Lemrise included: • Wastewater flows grossly increased during the June floods. The levels are still a little higher than they should be, but the situation is under control. The water table made it back up to 2009 levels. “We’re getting a little bit more water in, but it’s nothing we can’t handle,” Lemrise said. • A big tree fell into Bailey Creek. Lemrise said while this wasn’t an issue of city property, they removed it anyway. • A header was found broken but has been fixed. • The extra assistance in the waste treatment
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Tonica examines its insurance coverage By Zachary Pratt
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TONICA — At the Tonica Village Board meeting Monday, July 20, Jessica Schneider opened the treasurer’s report by saying some items are under insured. One point of interest was Well No. 4, for which the building is insured at $80,000, while the contents are insured at zero. Schneider described this situation as “really odd.” “It’s 80 and zero now,” Schneider said. “If that goes in flames, we get nothing.” Meanwhile, Well No. 3 presents a different situation. The building is insured for $6,000 and the contents for $20,000, which the board agreed is really low. The board plans to bump Well No. 3’s insurance to $150,000,
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split at $100,000 for the contents and $50,000 for the building. The water tower was also a topic during this discussion. The question was raised as to what would happen if the tower were to fall. “What if it falls over?” Tonica Village President Kevin Sluder said, reiterating the question. “We have to put another one up.” The tower currently has $177,000 for functional replacement. At least half a million was suggested as a safe number. The tower does not present a concern at this time, according to Sluder. “It’s not the Leaning Tower of Tonica. We’re OK,” Sluder said. In other action, a guest at the meeting, Helen Sammons Hamilton, spoke to the board. She recently purchased a home in
Tonica and encountered issues with her insurance. The insurance company told her she has to cut some trees because the branches are rubbing on her roof. However, Sammons Hamilton believes the offending trees, located near the street, are on town property. “If they are touching your house, I can understand your concern,” Sluder said. Usually the town just takes dead trees, but the board considered the situation. “Does the board have a problem with trimming them up?” Sluder asked. “Because it is our tree.” The board voted in favor of trimming the trees in question. Regarding activity this past month, police chief Dave Woolford listed four speeding citations, two failures to heed stop signs,
instances of operating vehicles without insurance and a usage of a cellular phone while driving. “Mostly a lot of dealing with ordinance complaints,” Woolford said. “It’s not been a really bad month. Another topic was the squad car. “Hopefully we’ll have a car within a month,” he said. The village still needs to speak with the bank regarding the vehicle, and Woolford says he will figure out the necessary price to get the car off the lot. The vehicle will be functional when delivered. There were no updates on the recent break-ins. In the engineer’s report, Jack Kusek provided an update regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture loan. It was mentioned that the project should be bonded for $130,000.
At this time, it was pointed out the new town building was not on the insurance list. Sluder suggested they hold a discussion to make certain the town’s insurance needs are met and nothing is overlooked. “We might need to sit down and talk with this guy,” Sluder said. During the comments segment, it was mentioned the village could use a proposed new locator to map the town, but the suggestion did not find support. “I just don’t think the result would be any better than what we’ve got now,” Marc Lemrise said. Furthermore, it was mentioned that it would be good to use committees more for various issues. A recent drainage problem was used as an example.
Extension offers cooking nights with Chef Monika Sudakov The public is invited to attend a free University of Illinois Extension healthy gardening program, “From Your Garden to Your Table,” presenting Chef Monika from Chestnut Street Inn Bed and Breakfast. This program is being
offered twice for convenience. The first presentation will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at the American Legion in Toluca. The second will take place at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the Putnam County Community Center in Standard.
Chef Monika and her husband, Jeff, are the innkeepers of the Chestnut Street Inn Bed and Breakfast in Sheffield, where she offers cooking classes featuring fresh from the local farms produce. Monika has achieved the distinguished title of a Certified Culinary
Professional, is a regular guest on Paula Sands Live on KWQC, and has even been on Martha Stewart Radio. She has been noted in “Best of the Midwest Magazine” and also listed in “Midwest Living Magazine” as one of the Midwest’s best bed and break-
fasts. There is charge to attend; however registration is required for participation. For more information or to register, call the extension office at 309-364-2356. For reasonable accommodation to participate, call 309-364-2356.
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cation requirements at IVCC. She’ll be attending UIC in the fall and will be studying accounting and management. “I’d like to manage a non-profit; I don’t want to work for some big cor-
porate firm. I want to work with an organization that’s got meaning to it,” said Huss. Huss more than met the required donation levels during the Illini State Bank sponsored
American Red Cross blood drive which was held at Tonica’s United Methodist Church on July 20. Sixty-one people sat in the chairs to have their blood drawn, including 19 people who had never
done so before. The next Tonica blood drive with the American Red Cross will be held Sept. 14 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the United Methodist Church and will be sponsored by Illini State Bank.
and legal compliance. Not only would he oversee the Legislative Audit Commission, he would be responsible for the internal and external auditors, budgets as well as presiding over all the committees. He would also meet with all the directors of all the state agencies and eventually present the audits to the General Assembly and the general public.
In a nutshell, the Legislative Audit Commission, reviews and presides over state agencies to insure compliance with state and federal regulations and laws. Currently, Mautino, a Democrat, serves as deputy majority leader under House Speaker Michael Madigan. He represents the 76th District, which includes all or parts of Livingston,
Bureau, Putnam and LaSalle counties. He was most recently re-elected to a two-year term, which expires in January 2017. “I believe Frank Mautino would bring great integrity and a great knowledge of the auditor general’s office and to all of state government,” Madigan said. If selected for the auditor general post, Mautino
will have to resign from his seat in the House of Representatives. “Should I be fortunate enough to be appointed to the auditor general, then a new representative would be appointed,” Mautino said. “The Democratic party holds the seat, so it would be a Democrat.” The seat would then be up for grabs in the next election.
From Page 1 Huss graduated early from LaSalle-Peru High School and has completed some general edu-
Mautino From Page 1 “They were very supportive ... I’ve also been receiving calls from Republican members who have said, we want you to do this.” As the auditor general, Mautino would basically be in charge of 110 state agencies under the governor for financial
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Obituary Nellie ‘Nell’ Obermiller PERU — Nellie “Nell” (Keyt) Obermiller, 86, of Peru passed away Monday, July 20, 2015, at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru. She was born Oct. 1, 1928, in Lostant to Mylo and Florence (Newsome) Keyt. She married John M. Obermiller on July 11, 1959, at St. John’s Church in Lostant. Obermiller She worked at Blue Cross and Blue Shield in LaSalle and was a secretary for many attorneys in LaSalle. She was a member of St. Hyacinth’s Church in LaSalle. She enjoyed bowling and was in the senior league at the Super Bowl in Peru. She sang in the Harmonaires for many years and volunteered at IVCH in Peru and was a member of the hospital’s auxiliary. But most of all, Nell enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by one sister, Jane (Bill) Migliorini of Mark; one brother, William (Loretta) Keyt of Brimfield; several nieces and nephews; and two sisters-in-law, Agnes Salerno and Lucille Martin, both of Decatur. She was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Obermiller, on Sept. 1, 1987. A Mass of Christian Burial was at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 23, at St. Hyacinth’s Church in LaSalle with the Rev. Paul Carlson, officiating. Burial followed at St. John’s Cemetery in Lostant. Visitation was from 9:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Thursday at the church. Pallbearers were Bill Migliorini Jr., Ken Migliorini, Michael Migliorini, Dan Keyt, Andy Keyt, Rich Casey and Craig Jessen Sr. Memorial contributions may be directed to the donor’s choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mueller Funeral Home in Peru. The online guestbook may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.MuellerFH. com.
BBB alert: MasterCard phone scam hits northern Illinois CHICAGO — Another phone scam has resurfaced in northern Illinois. Consumers have reported they are receiving automated messages stating their MasterCard has been hacked and that they need to call and verify their information, so that a new card can be issued. The Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers to these calls and warns that if an automated system calls asking for credit card information, it’s probably a scam. The scammers are after the card number and expiration date but more importantly the security code, making it possible for them to use the card for online purchases. “It’s difficult to say who will get the calls; some of them are probably random or robocalls,” says Steve J. Bernas, president and CEO
Free developmental screenings OGLESBY — Child and Family Connections #15, in partnership with LaSalle/ Putnam County Educational Alliance for Special Education (L.E.A.S.E.), will be offering free developmental screenings for children
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are those ages. Registration will be July 28 to Aug. 1 at Lincoln School, 755 Bennett Ave., Oglesby and screenings will be Aug. 5 at the same location. For more information, call 815-883-9297.
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Lostant From Page 1 plant was mentioned and stated to be of great help. “We’re not going to win any awards for that plant, but I want it to look like someone’s taking care of it,” Lemrise said. • Lemrise noted there is an issue with chlorine residue, which has led to “a lot of hydrant flushing going on lately. You probably noticed that.” • A couple picnic tables at the park have been repaired but need painting. These were mentioned earlier in the meeting. “I wish I had gotten to that before someone brought it up,” Lemrise said. • Some potholes have been filled, but others still remain.
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Marquis Oak Ridge Trail will open at Dixon Waterfowl Refuge in 2016
Since a major new twoyear sponsorship by Marquis Energy of Hennepin, the Wetlands Initiative (TWI) will be able to complete a key new public-access amenity at its Sue and Wes Dixon Waterfowl Refuge at Hennepin and Hopper lakes, located south of the village of Hennepin in Putnam County. “The Marquis Oak Ridge Trail will be a big new step in growing the public use and enjoyment of this great nature site,” said TWI Executive Director Paul Botts. “We’re thrilled and humbled by Marquis’ generous support and their confidence in us.” Marquis Energy’s commitment of $100,000 over two years completes TWI’s fundraising for the new trail, Botts said. The new trail is more costly to build than the site’s existing trails, he said, both because at 2.7 miles, it is easily the longest yet and because it will be constructed to be suitable for bicycles as well as hiking. Jason Marquis, president of Marquis Management Services, said, “It is important to our family to be good corporate citizens and give back to the community that has treated us so well. We believe the trail offers a unique opportunity to our employees and the community at large to enjoy what nature has to offer at the Sue and Wes Dixon Waterfowl Refuge. We are thankful to be able to contribute to TWI’s efforts on the Marquis Oak Ridge Trail.”
Access to the new trail will be from the levee along the north end of the Dixon Refuge, where a small parking area will be created that will be accessible from Route 26. Interpretive signage along the new trail will inform visitors about the wide range of flora and fauna present as well as the site’s history. The new trail will take visitors through or close to a range of restored habitats, Botts said, including wet and mesic prairie, wet meadow, hemi-marsh and open water. The Marquis Oak Ridge Trail will open the refuge’s interior to public access for the first time, Botts said. “Now visitors will be able to get out into the middle and have a 360-degree experience of this amazing place without needing to bring a canoe or kayak.” The new trail will terminate in a short loop through a rare oak savanna located well out into
the Refuge. “For folks already familiar with the place, the oak savanna is the clump of big old trees out there which from the lakeshore looks like an island,” Botts said. “It’s actually the south end of an area which a hundred years ago was known locally as Oak Ridge.” A new viewing platform at one edge of the oak savanna will provide up-close views of a recently-restored open-water area that is already attracting a range of waterfowl, Botts said. Created in 2001 and open to the public yearround, TWI’s Sue and Wes Dixon Waterfowl Refuge at Hennepin and Hopper lakes has been designated both an Audubon Important Bird Area and a Wetland of International Importance under the global Ramsar Convention, one of only 37 “Ramsar sites” in the country. Now totaling more than 3,000 acres, the Refuge is
renowned for its diversity of habitats ranging from marshes, rare seeps, and other wetlands to oak savanna, the lakes, and several types of prairie. The Wetlands Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring the wetland resources of the Midwest to improve water quality, increase wildlife habitat and biodiversity, and reduce flood damage. TWI has been restoring and managing the Dixon Waterfowl Refuge since 2001. Marquis Energy LLC is the world’s leading sustainable fuels producer. A major expansion now under construction will double the size of the company’s Hennepin facility. Once that construction is complete Marquis Energy LLC will be the largest pure-play ethanol facility in the world with production capacity exceeding 300 million gallons per year.
St. Margaret’s Hospital adds Dr. Angeles to staff SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s Hospital is welcoming Dexter Angeles, MD, to the medical staff, effective Aug. 1. Dr. Angeles, an internal medicine physician, will be working with Dr. Inciong initially, until Dr. Inciong transitions to his new role as a hospitalist. He will see patients at the Midtown Health Center in Peru and
the Oglesby Clinic. Appointments can be made by calling 815223-0203. Born in the Philippines, Angeles Dr. Angeles earned a degree in economics and spent time as a network consultant in Orland Park, before return-
ing to school in 2003. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from IVCC in 2005 with an associate degree in biology. Dr. Angeles then attended the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in integrative biology, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2007. He attended medical school in the West Indies
at St. George’s University School of Medicine, and has just completed his residency program at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y. For more information regarding the healthcare network of St. Margaret’s Hospital and clinics, visit www.aboutsmh.org and follow St. Margaret’s Health on Facebook.
D&D Foods issues allergy alert on Hy-Vee product WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — D&D Foods Inc., based in Omaha, Neb., is recalling three-pound containers of Hy-Vee American Macaroni Salad because they were incorrectly labeled and may contain undeclared milk and wheat (gluten). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk and wheat (gluten) run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The mislabeled threepound Hy-Vee American
Macaroni Salad product was distributed by D&D Foods, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hy-Vee, Inc., to all of Hy-Vee’s 236 grocery stores located in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. The affected product is typically sold in stores’ ready-to-eat refrigerated cases near the delicatessen. It is packaged in a frosted clear plastic tub with a black plastic lid. The recalled product is labeled as “Hy-Vee Amer-
ican Macaroni Salad” on the lid but “Hy-Vee Dijon Mustard Potato Salad” on the tub. The product is actually Hy-Vee American Macaroni Salad containing milk and wheat (gluten) ingredients, which are not declared on the tub. The recalled product has a best if used date of “7/31/2015” and a production lot code of “15177D” located on the side of the frosted clear tub. Only one product size and lot are affected by this recall.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The recall was initiated after the incorrect packaging was discovered during routine product review. Consumers who have purchased Hy-Vee American Macaroni Salad in these mismarked containers are urged to return it to any nearby Hy-Vee store for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Hy-Vee Customer Care representatives 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 800-772-4098.
LaSalle County Sheriff At 2:35 p.m. July 17, deputies handled a single-vehicle accident on North 20th Road near East 1050th Road in Ver-
million Township. Tommie Haynes, 44, of Tonica was eastbound on North 20th Road when he crested a hill and had
to swerve to avoid striking a combine traveling westbound, according to a sheriff’s report. Haynes said he entered
the south ditch and struck a culvert. There was no collision with the combine. Hayne’s passengers ranged in age from 7 to 73.
Tonica Volunteer Fire Department activity for June TONICA — The July meeting of the Tonica Volunteer Fire Department meeting was called to order by Chief Al Stremlau with 25 members present. There were 15 emergency calls during June — no fires, 10 ambulance, one accident, one MABAS Water Rescue Team, one automatic fire alarm, one water rescue and one storm watch warning. Emergency calls year-todate through June 30 is 66. Donations of or more than $100 were received during June from: Don Fike, Dauber Co., Earle Theisinger Memorial, Schiffbauer Trucking, Tonica Telephone, Ted Lambert and Hickory Grove. Monthly fire - rescue training Communications and radio procedure training using Radio SOG as a guide was attended by 27 members. Twenty-one members have completed CPR training conducted by CPR instructor Sue Huss. Six EMTs completed heat emergencies training. EMS administrator Sue Huss noted that more active EMTs are needed. Anyone who might be interested in becoming an EMT or firefighter can contact the fire department at 815-442-3527 for more information. Being an active emergency service provider is a life-changing experience for both the volunteer and those they help. EMT Woody Olson attended a 16-hour National Farm-Medic Training Program in Grand Ridge. Three mutual aid trainings, covering hoses, water streams and nozzles, were recently held in the following communities: In Oglesby, firefighter Steven Ebener and Lt. Dan Francisco participated; in Peru, firefighters Steven Ebener, Kurt Keutzer, Brad Keutzer and Lt. Dan Francisco participated; in Ladd, firefighters Steven Ebener, Kurt Keutzer, Brad Keutzer, Derek Keutzer and Mary Kay Keutzer (firefighter
rehab) participated. Chief Al Stremlau completed a 16-hour National Incident Management (NIMS) ICS-400: Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff, Complex Incidents and MACS class that was held at Heartland Community College in Bloomington. A Tonica community disaster drill exercise was recently conducted. The department housed about 400 people for eight hours at the fire station. Food, medical aid, logistics, accountability and incident command were utilized during the exercise. Tonica Fest Cruise-In 50/50 drawing tickets are available from all department members. The TVFD will host a pork chop dinner and water fights during the town celebration. A resignation was received from firefighter Jason Kennedy. Chief Stremlau noted the TVFD is in need of more pagers, replacement batteries for existing pagers and new fire hose of various sizes to replace outdated and damaged hose. Chief Stremlau attended a meeting with various agencies, including Cedar Point and Standard fire departments, pertaining to a multi-day music fest that will be held at Gun Smoke-Cedar Creek Ranch outside of Cedar Point Aug. 6-8. A service test was conducted on Pumper-1714 by an outside agency. The pumper met or exceeded all required criteria. Assistant Chief Bill Gray completed the following work projects: replaced one of the south parking area floodlights, replaced faucet on utility sink, corrected water condensation drain issue with A/C unit on Ambulance 1-M24, repaired damaged 2,500 gallon Fold-A-Tank, and repaired leaking front discharge pressure gauge located on pumper-1714’s pump panel. He also did troubleshooting of a problem with Brush Truck-1711’s batteries. A problem with the battery saver relay module was found with required parts ordered.
IVCH opens as cooling center PERU —Illinois Valley residents who need to cool down from hot and humid weather conditions during the next few days can come to the Illinois Valley Community Hospital cafeteria. “With a heat advisory in effect, we invite anyone seeking relief from the high temperatures to come into our cafeteria,” said Dr. Wilma Hart-Fly-
nn, IVCH vice president for patient care services. She also said the combination of high heat and humidity can be especially hard on people who have asthma and cautioned Illinois Valley residents who have asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary to stay in an air-conditioned environment until the heat abates.
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Tonica Grade School announces registration TONICA — Tonica Grade School will have registration from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7. For complete details by
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grade, refer to the registration link on the school’s website, www.tonicagradeschool.org. Questions may be directed to the school office by calling 815-442-3420.
Robert Templeton, Aiden Pampenello and Amos Vincent share some time together while working on their initial craft project during the Lostant Library summer program.
Back to School Bash TONICA — Tonica Grade School will hold its second annual Back to School Bash from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20. Students are invited to
Ice cream social planned TONICA — An ice cream social will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in rural Tonica, one-half
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attend and unpack their backpacks, and meet and greet their teachers. Hot dogs on the grill, chips and lemonade will be available.
mile north of Leonore. The menu will include barbecue, hot dogs, chips, ice cream, dessert and toppings.
Briefs Alzheimer’s support group to meet PERU — Caring Friends, an Alzheimer’s support group, will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, in the lower level of the Peru Public Library, located at 1409 11th St., Peru. This group is for caregivers, family and friends. For more information, call 815-339-6465 or 815-223-1885.
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.
VFW announces essay competition Commander Philip Maughan of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Department of Illinois announced the kick-off of the VFW’s annual Patriot’s Pen youth essay competition. Middle school students in Grades 6-8 in Illinois have the opportunity to compete and win at the post, district, department and national levels. The VFW enacted the Patriot’s Pen competition in 1995 to encour-
winner will compete for their share of thousands of dollars in awards. The national first – place winner is awarded $5,000 and an all-expensepaid trip to Washington, D.C. Each year, more than 125,000 students participate nationwide. The deadline for student’s entries is Nov. 1, and interested students and teachers should contact their local VFW post for more information or email VFW state at vfwil@vfwil.org.
Car cruise set for Aug. 7 during Granville Days GRANVILLE — Granville Days will be Thursday, Aug. 6, and Friday, Aug. 7. A movie will be held in Hopkins Park at dusk on Thursday. A canned good donation for the food pantry is requested. A concession stand will be available at the park. Townwide garage sales will be at 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
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A car cruise will begin at 5 p.m. Friday on McCoy Street, with registration in front of village hall. There is a $5 fee, which also includes a drawing for door prizes (gift certificates, gas cards, etc.). All entries will receive dash plaques. The event will also include a 50/50 and food vendors. Proceeds from the car cruise will be donated to the Granville
Library. Also on Friday, there will be a petting zoo from 5 to 7 p.m. The Putnam County Pantaras team will perform at 6 p.m. and Balloon Man will make balloon animals for kids of all ages from 6 to 8 p.m. After the cruise, a street dance will be held with live band, Darryl, Hall & Soen Oats.
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Free children’s orthopedic clinic PERU — The Mendota Elks 1212 and Oglesby Elks 2360 lodges, in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation, will sponsor a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic on Thursday, Aug. 6, at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru. The clinic is from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and is by appointment only. To make an appointment call the Illinois Elks Children’s Care office at 800-272-0074 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. There are no charges for any services at this clinic. The clinic will be in the first floor EKG/pain clinic area. Participants should enter the hospital from
either lower level on the south side or main level on west side. Dr. Richard Erickson of Carol Stream will be the clinician in charge. No medical referral is necessary for the clinic but physicians are welcome to refer patients to the clinic for a specific reason or second opinion. School nurses are welcome to refer children and families to the clinic. The Elks Organization has been working with physically challenged children since 1928, and this is one of the 17 clinic locations throughout Illinois. The clinic is an ideal time to have a child reviewed for bone and joint devel-
opment. If your child has feet pointing out or in who complains of back, knee, leg, ankle pain or has a back curvature, they can be seen at this clinic. There is no charge for any diagnostic services at this clinic. The Elks will provide financial assistance to the best of their ability for children needing further treatment or specialty equipment when the family lacks sufficient resources to do so. In the past, the Elks have purchased therapy services, corrective shoes, braces, wheelchairs and augmentative communication devices to help children overcome a variety of physical challenges.
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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LA SALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) MARY K. STOETZEL ) DECEASED ) No. 2015-P-144 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of MARY K. STOETZEL. Letters of office were issued on July 14, 2015 to Jay Baxter, P.O. Box 66, Oglesby, IL 61348 as Executor, whose attorney is John Balestri, 149 Gooding Street, LaSalle, IL 61301. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the clerk of court, La Salle 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 14th day of July, 2015. JOHN BALESTRI ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER 149 GOODING STREET LA SALLE, IL 61301 (815)223-6600 Published in the Tonica News July 24, 31 and August 7, 2015.
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