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‘We’re going to get hit hard’ By Barb Kromphardt bkromphardt@tonicanews.com

TONICA – The new Affordable Care Act could cost the Tonica School District money. That was the message delivered by Mary Jo Boland of Boland Insurance at the July 17 board meeting. Boland Insurance is the district’s insurance carrier through Humana.

Boland said she was there to offer the district the opportunity to renew its health insurance in advance of the normal one-year anniversary date. Boland said currently insurers can vary insurance rates depending on age, geography, sex, health and trends. With the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), insurers

will only be able to vary rates depending on age and geography. Currently insurers can charge up to six times more for people in the highest risk category, but that will drop to only three times more after the Affordable Care Act takes effect. The Act will require everyone to have health insurance, or they will pay a $955 penalty the

first year, and it will increase after that. Boland said most of the Act doesn’t apply to the district because it has fewer than 50 employees. Boland said at the current time, the estimated renewal charge for the district is estimated to increase between 43 and 53 percent in 2014. However, the district can consider renewing on Dec. 1 at an estimated increase

of 13 to 23 percent. She also said the district had to request the opportunity to consider renewing no later than July 31. Making the request didn’t obligate the district to renewing, however. “We’re just looking at changing the renewal date to save the district money,” Superintendent John Suarez said. “If we do nothing, we’re going to

get hit hard.” The board authorized Suarez to give Boland permission to look into beginning an open enrollment to help lessen the impact for insurance. In other business, the board: • Heard from Village President Kevin Sluder. Sluder said the village will continue to use the

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Lostant resident is published author By Dixie Schroeder news@tonicanews.com

LOSTANT – Randy Railey has worn many ‘hats’ in his life. Father. Army officer. State policeman. Chief of police for Wenona and Lostant. LaSalle County Sheriff’s deputy. Railey can add one more hat he has worn in the last four years: Author. Railey writes crime fiction stories. To date he has two published, one on the shelf and he has also branched into writing college textbooks. “I’ve got a couple more in the works,” he said. Railey has done a lot of research on the internet to decide how to publish his books. His first book is “Daddy Six Actual” and it was published through Strategic Book Publishing and Rights Company out of Houston, Texas. His next book, “Paper Cut,” was just published under the banner of Publish America in Boston, Mass. Railey has a lot of mixed emotions as to which publishing venue is right for his work. “I’m still trying to find the best way I like,” he said. “I used a regular publisher on the first one I did. The second one is kind of neutral between regular and the self publishing bit and a regular publisher.” Both of his published books are what he calls fictional crime novels. Railey admits that “Daddy Six Actual” had been in his head for

quite some time before he actually put it down on paper. The book has a combination setting as Railey explained. “This is a combination of a military law enforcement setting and the Illinois Valley area,” he said. “When I wrote ‘Daddy Six Actual’ I designed it to be more accurate than the Hollywood style version. There is a lot more educational accuracy as I call it.” The second book that is just out, “Paper Cut” is what Railey calls pure fiction. The way he published this book is a cross between a traditional publishing house and self publishing. In both books, Railey said he asked friends and co-workers to read the book, not necessarily for corrective purposes but for content. He wanted real and honest opinions to make sure that his books would be enjoyed by readers. He mentioned that he gave a copy of “Paper Cut” to a dispatcher at the LaSalle County Sheriff’s offices before his vacation and asked her to read it. Knowing her to be a more blunt individual he figured he would get an honest answer from her on content. When he got back from his vacation, she came and yelled at him, telling him the book was so good, she didn’t want to stop reading it and missed a family reunion.

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Classic cars at the Cruise-In Several antique and custom cars and trucks lined the street during the Lostant Summer Festival Cruise-In on July 21. See more photos from Lostant’s festival on Page 7.

FedEx and UPS at the post office? Tonica Post Office offers new service By Elin Arnold news@tonicanews.com

TONICA — The Tonica Post Office is now delivering more than just the mail. Parcel lockers have been installed on the bottom row of the east and south walls in the back

section of the mailboxes, and Postmaster Kathy Newhalfen said customers started reaping the benefits of having them the third week in June. The new service allows for the pickup of parcel deliveries that are sent through the postal

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service, Fed Ex or UPS when the main window is closed. The postal service still delivers to all addresses; but UPS and FedEx don’t do this anymore, so some of their packages are now left at the main post office. The postmaster used to keep all parcel deliveries behind the window

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and put a notice in customer’s mailboxes for a pick up. The customer would have to come to the post office when the window was open. This would delay deliveries to many customers who were unable to get there during those times. Now,

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school’s storage building until March 1 and will continue to shovel the district’s snow through the winter of 2013-14. The village will not mow the property next summer. • Hired Charlene Peterson for the cook position, Carlee Skinner for K-5 art and middle school rotation, Elizabeth Weigers as the new science teacher for middle school, Judy Lucke as the paraprofessional for the new autism program, Amy Weinreicht as the new autism teacher, and Darlene Wright is the new Scholastic Bowl sponsor. • Approved a threeyear purchase for a digital math book for the middle school. There will be automatic updates provided with the program. • Ratified the district’s hazardous bus route, which is Route 251. • Approved a board policy of archiving emails and student records. • Discussed the 5 Essentials survey. Suarez expressed his concerns about the results, and that will be a topic for Aug. 16 meeting. • Approved the maternity leave for Carlee Skinner. • Approved allowing the Tonica Methodist Church to use the lower ball diamond in early August pending they turn in an insurance document. • Heard school registration will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 1 and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 2.

Starved Rock State Park nominated as ‘8th Wonder’

fireplace in the Great Room of the Lodge, Starved Rock State Park is a little bit of ROMEOVILLE — The paradise in the Midwest. Heritage Corridor Conven“When people ask what tion and Visitors Bureau area the Heritage Corrihas entered Starved Rock dor CVB represents, the State Park into Virtual- overwhelming majority Tourist.com’s quest to responds that he/she has crown the “8th Wonder of visited Starved Rock State the World.” Park and has stories to tell Public voting is now open about their stay,” said Mary at VirtualTourist.com, Beth DeGrush, vice presia leading travel research dent of the Heritage Corwebsite and community ridor CVB. “You can tell by that is part of TripAdvisor the way their face lights up Media Group. as they tell their story that Starved Rock State Park it was a memorable experiin Utica may just be the ence. Starved Rock State 8th Wonder of the World. Park was the natural choice Recently designated as Illi- for our nomination.” nois Fan Favorite in a conWith numerous tourism test held on Facebook, and boards, chambers of comas one of the 7 Wonders of merce and visitor bureaus Illinois, Starved Rock State sending in nominations, Park — with its three mil- the public is asked to vote lion visitors a year — is a for their favorite out of world apart from anything the more than 300 subelse in Illinois. missions. Voters can visit You will know it the min- www.virtualtourist.com to ute you enter the park, as vote for a landmark and you wind your car through have until Sept. 30 to do so. the towering trees. AmazThe winner will be feaing waterfalls are active in tured in a national broadthe spring and after heavy cast TV segment on a popurains. There are 13 miles lar syndicated program, as of trails to explore, plus well as receive a massive the Illinois River offers fish- media relations campaign ing (ice fishing, too), boat- push from VirtualTourist. ing, extraordinary views “It’s wonderful to have and great places to relax.  a nomination from every A nature lover’s para- corner of the world, so dise, Starved Rock State we are thrilled to receive Park is home to many Starved Rock State Park as wildlife species, includ- a nomination from Heriing bald eagles and owls. tage Corridor CVB,” said Plan your getaway at Giampiero Ambrosi, genStarved Rock Lodge, locat- eral manager of Virtualed inside the park. Enjoy Tourist.com. “As one of the the rustic charm of the best travel guide resources 100-year-old facility as you on the web, members and sit on the Veranda over- visitors to our site have looking the park and take been to almost every counin the breathtaking scen- try in the world. We are ery. Whether you are an eager to see which landoutdoor enthusiast and mark they will choose to come to hike the trails or be crowned the 8th Wonjust want to relax by the der of the World.”

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Randy Railey

Railey From Page 1 Railey is a firm believer that books and movies do not have to have swear words in them to be successful. Both his first two books have no swear words in them. “They are still plenty graphic when called for, but no swear words,” he said. Railey also became frustrated with the lack of applicable textbooks when teaching seminars and classes on Homeland Security through Illinois Central College.

He decided to write one. He admitted that this one was tougher as it had to be extremely accurate versus the easier writing of his fiction books. If his book is approved he will be using it through his courses that he teaches at ICC. Railey has enjoyed writing both styles of books. As to the future, Railey has a third fiction book completed. However until the first two become profitable, he plans on holding it for a time. Railey’s first two books are also available in the e-book and Kindle Fire formats.

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Citizens react to concealed carry law ‘I don’t think the average person needs to carry one’ By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com

Editor’s note: This is the second part of a two-part series.

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Tractors on tour A line of more than two dozen tractors drive toward Hennepin from the Marquis Energy plant during the annual Beef and Ag Tractor Ride. The ride took place July 19-21 with proceeds going to the Bureau County Cattlemen’s Association for its scholarship programs. The tractors were all antiques with dates ranging from the 1930s to the 1970s.

Fun and entertainment at Granville Days By Ken Schroeder kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

GRANVILLE – Granville Days are just around the corner, and there’s something for everyone at this year’s celebration. The weekend kicks off with a movie in the park on Aug. 1. The movie will be family fare, and there will be a conces-

sion stand. Admission is free. The seventh annual Granville Cruise Night kicks off at 5 p.m. Aug. 2. Several of the local taverns will be serving food outside, as well as Casey’s and the Taco Wagon. The Putnam County cheerleaders will be selling lemon shake-ups. The night will

include a 50/50 drawing and a street dance with music by Road Angel after the cruise until midnight. For the children, there will be a petting zoo and pony rides. The Balloon Man will also be there making balloon sculptures for the youngsters. The Cruise-in has a registration fee of f$5

with the first 100 entries receiving dash plaques. There will be raffles for prizes for the registrants as well. Throughout Aug. 3 and 4, there will be the annual city-wide garage sale. Anyone who wants to register for the garage sale can stop by the Putnam County Record office to get on the list.

LaSalle County Board meets By Dixie Schroeder news@tonicanews.com

OTTAWA – A presentation by FEMA and reappointment of county office boards were on the top of the agenda at the June meeting of the LaSalle County Board. Dave Stuflick gave a presentation to the board

concerning procedures the public needed to follow as they registered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, (FEMA) for their losses due to the flooding in LaSalle County. Stuflick told the board that anyone that needed assistance should call by July 9 to register with FEMA regarding the individual

assistance program. A resolution was passed recommending the approval of an ordinance adopting a policy for the establishment and posting of speed limits on county and township highways in LaSalle County. With the passing of the ordinance, all other ordinances, resolutions and policies relating to

the procedures for establishment of altered speed limits on county highways, township roads and district roads were repealed. In other actions the board: • Passed a resolution to change the terms of service on the LaSalle County Emergency Telephone System Board.

Median price of homes purchased rose Homeowners in the United States paid a median price of $110,000 for their homes, according to a 2011 American Housing Survey profile released this month. This is an increase of 2.3 percent from the $107,500 reported in the 2009 survey. The median purchase price of homes constructed in the past four years was higher at $235,000, down 2.1 percent from the $240,000 reported for new construction in 2009. The profile provides information on the nation’s housing costs, mortgages and a variety of other physical and financial characteristics about housing in the United States. The statistics come from the American Housing Survey, which is sponsored by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau,

and is the most comprehensive housing survey in the United States. National data are collected every odd-numbered year and metropolitan area data are collected on a rotating basis. The Census Bureau also released profiles for 29 selected metro areas. “The last five years remind us how central housing is to each of us personally, to the fiscal health of our cities and counties, and the national economy. For 40 years, the American Housing Survey has provided a unique set of data that connects the detailed characteristics of who is living in homes to the detailed characteristics of the homes themselves,” said Kurt Usowski, HUD’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economic Affairs. “From the American Housing Survey, we can see why people chose to move, how often homes need

repairs, and the extent to which housing costs are outpacing income growth. All this information can help inform policymaking around continued recovery in the U.S. and in metropolitan areas around the country.” “We are pleased to have the opportunity to collaborate with HUD on these profiles,” said the Census Bureau’s Arthur Cresce Jr., assistant division chief for Housing Characteristics. “Analysts in government and business study the nation’s housing very closely and the AHS yields a wealth of information that can be used by professionals in nearly every field for planning, decision-making, and market research.” Some highlights for the U.S. include: • The median year occupied homes were built in the United States was 1974.

• Nationally, piped gas was the most prevalent home heating source, used by 50.4 percent of occupied homes. Electricity was used by 35.3 percent. • Among owner-occupied homes in the United States, 46.3 percent had working carbon monoxide detectors. • Among all U.S. homes, 72.5 percent of owneroccupied units had central air. • Median monthly expenditures for homeowners in the United States totaled $151 for real estate taxes, $121 for electricity and $58 for property insurance. • Among U.S. owneroccupied homes, 65.4 percent had a regular and/or home equity mortgage and 23.4 percent had a refinanced primary mortgage. • The median monthly mortgage payment for homeowners was $1,015 in 2011.

OTTAWA – The concealed carry law passed July 10 by the Illinois legislature removed several items that Gov. Pat Quinn had vetoed from the bill in an effort that he believed would make the bill safer for Illinois residents. Among the vetoed items that were reinstated is the ability to carry a concealed weapon into drinking establishments and other businesses, something that Quinn vehemently protested. Locally, feelings on this decision are less than enthusiastic. “I don’t like guns,” said Jerusa Schag, who works at No Problem Pub in Tonica. “I don’t think the average per-

son needs to carry one, especially into a bar.” Like most other savings institutions, Al Stremlau of Illini State Bank said they will be exercising their ability to deny service. “We’re putting up a warning that states we will not allow firearms to be carried onto the bank premises. Period,” Stremlau said. “The only exceptions are law enforcement officers who are on duty and the Brinks drivers who transfer our funds.” Those warnings will be posted at all three Illini State Bank locations. Guns will be illegal in some drinking establishments, but only those whose revenue is at least 50 percent alcohol, as opposed to food or other items. “That’s going to be hard to police,” said LaSalle County Sheriff Tom Templeton. “How can you tell which establishments might do that? An officer would have no idea going into that situation. It just doesn’t make any sense.”

Police reports accident on DUI arrest according to

Gary D. Willis, 29, of 313 Shawandassee St., Tonica was charged with a DUI, having a blood alcohol content over .08, and disobeying a stop sign on July 19. Willis was at the corner of 38th and Route 251, according to Peru Police.

Accident A 17-year-old Lostant boy received four charges after a single-vehicle

July 21, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department. The minor was on East Power Plant Road in Hennepin Township when the accident occurred. Charges included failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, improper lane usage, illegal transportation and consumption of alcohol, and zero tolerance. The youth was treated and released from St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.

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USDA report shows corn and soybeans hold steady setting-year, if realized,” said Davis. Davis added the soybean crop, projected at 3.42 billion bushels, would also be record-setting if obtained. Both corn and soybean acreage were reflective of the acreage survey released June 28, upping corn planted acres by 100,000 to 97.4 million acres and soybean planted acres by 600,000 to 77.7 million acres. The report predicts a dip in 2013-14 corn exports by 50 million bushels due to a later harvest and tight old crop corn stocks. The 201314 exports are projected at 1.25 billion, which would be an increase of 550 million bushels from the 2012-13 marketing year. Davis said the estimate may be opti-

mistic because of South American competition. Corn ending stocks are estimated to build significantly, from 729 million in 2012-13 to a projected 1.959 billion for 2013-14. Davis said the WASDE projections for corn ending stocks are higher than the trade pre-report predictions of 1.88 billion. “Elevated corn ending stocks predictions will reflect negatively on marketing-year prices, reducing the estimated 2013 farm price to $4.80 per bushel from $6.95 per bushel in 2012,” said Davis. U.S. soybean ending stocks are expected to more than double from the 2012-13 marketing year, projected at 295 million bushels for 2013-14, up from 265 million bushels in

June’s WASDE report. The increase will lower the 2013-14 projected soybean price to $10.75 per bushel, down from $14.40 per bushel in the 2012-13 marketing year. “Due to a late planting season, the corn crop is on the verge of entering the crucial reproductive phase of tasseling. Moderate temperatures and moisture should ensure a good crop,” said Davis. “The late planted corn and soybeans need cooperative weather throughout the rest of the growing season as well as a late frost.” August’s WASDE, released Aug. 12, will include the first field and producer surveys and provide the first projection of 2014 corn and soybean yields.

Soil moisture levels decline slightly in Illinois CHAMPAIGN – Soil moisture levels at depths of 2 inches declined an average of 15 percent from June, according to Jennie Atkins, Water and Atmospheric Resources Monitoring (WARM) program manager at the Prairie Research Institute, Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois. On July 15, soil moisture levels at 2 inches averaged 0.24 water

fraction by volume (wfv) across Illinois, a decline of 15 percent from June 15. Moisture levels were higher at deeper depths with statewide averages of 0.36 wfv at 20 inches and 0.44 wfv at 39 inches, exhibiting no significant change from June. Levels were greater in southern Illinois with an average of 0.33 wfv at 2 inches. However, the more localized nature of summer precipitation

resulted in soil moisture varying greatly in the area, ranging from 0.17 wfv in Carbondale to 0.36 wfv at Rend Lake at 2 inches. Soil temperatures averaged 82.9 degrees at 4 inches under bare soil, an increase of 7.5 degrees from June. The Illinois State Water Survey’s WARM Program collects hourly and daily weather and soil information at 19

stations across the state. Daily and monthly summaries can be found at the WARM website (http://www.isws.illinois. edu/warm/) and in the Illinois Water and Climate Summary (http:// www.isws.illinois.edu/ warm/climate.asp). Maps of soil temperatures and moisture levels can also be found at the WARM website (http:// www.isws.illinois.edu/ warm/soiltemp.asp).

Illinois crop yield surveys to begin late July SPRINGFIELD – Enumerators representing the Illinois Field Office of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will soon begin collecting data that will be used to estimate the corn and soybean yields that Illinois farmers will harvest this year. The Objective Yield survey consists of 280 sample plots of corn and 230 sample plots of soybeans that are randomly selected from fields across Illinois. Each month until plants reach maturity, enumerators measure and count the number of plants and ears of corn or bean pods in each plot. At maturity, samples of the crop are collected for weighing at the agency laboratory, which per-

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The Editorial Page The Tonica News Sam R Fisher

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Of giant frogs and farewells It’s been ages since I read “The World According to Garp.” I don’t remember much about the book except for a story one of the characters told about going to the ocean when he was a little boy. His mother always warned him to watch out for the undertow, but he didn’t quite understand what she meant. So he kept a watch out for the Undertoad. COMMENTARY He had a clear image of a giant frog lurking below the surface of the water, ready to snatch over-inquisitive little boys who might stray too far from the shore. Like I said, I don’t remember much about the book, but that image has stuck with me ever since. I told my husband about it, and throughout the years, whenever something bad unexpectedly happened, I’d blame it on the Undertoad. Maybe I liked the image so much because it fit my understanding of life. Whenever I worried about confessing some childish escapade to my mother, it would always be all right. She would understand; I would be forgiven, and life would go on. But, you see, it was the things I didn’t worry about that would get me into trouble. Still is, to be honest. Things I think are just fine often turn around to bite me when I least expect it. Now I know it’s the Undertoad that got me. It’s been almost 12 years that I’ve been writing for the BCR. I remember when word of the job first came up. I said to my husband, “I can’t imagine anything more wonderful than writing for the newspaper!” Well, I got the job, and while it hasn’t been all wonderful, it’s been an amazing experience. I like to think I’ve made a couple of politicians squirm over a carefully-phrased question. I hope my presence – and that of all of us local governmental beat reporters – has helped keep proceedings up front and honest. But the real wonder of this job has been all of the people I’ve met. I’ve gotten to meet the famous and the infamous, the powerful, and those who have no voice. I’ve met people who try their best to avoid talking to me, but I’ve met so many more who are happy to share their time and thoughts and energy with me. I’ve had the honor of both laughing and crying with many of you. But this is my last column, and this part of my life came to an end on Friday. I ran into the Undertoad last year, and he tried his best to knock my feet out from under me. But with the help of family and friends, I’ve come up out of the water. The sand is once again firm, and the view up yonder is looking mighty pretty ... but I discovered my path along the shore has changed. I’m moving ahead, and that means saying good-bye. I will miss you and the challenges of telling your stories, but you’ll be coming with me in my heart. And I look forward to all the opportunities and new horizons that lie ahead of me. It’s been an amusing game for many years to imagine – in five words or less – what you would like to have written on your tombstone someday. I’ve liked reading some of the other answers, but I could never come up with anything for myself. But now I’ve figured it out. I’d like my tombstone to read “The Undertoad never got her.” Thanks for everything ... and good-bye.

Barb Kromphardt

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On the street

What haven’t you gotten accomplished this summer that you wanted to by now?

I haven’t finished reading a book yet. Cassidy Anderson, Tonica

Gone on vacation. I want to feel sand between my toes! Catherine Lambert, Tonica

I haven’t done my landscaping. Michele Mcguire, Tonica

I have not finished my book, “Kissed by an Angel.” Emily Anderson, Tonica

Greg Wallace FROM THE SKETCHBOOK

30 hours Every once in awhile, Chicago smells funny. I doubt if that tagline will be used for any future marketing brochures, but it’s true. You can just be walking down the street, having a perfectly pleasant day, when all of a sudden, your nostrils catch a whiff of something unexplainable. It’s almost like the sewer system belched. This is just one of many things my finely-tuned senses picked-up on during a brief stay in the City of Big Shoulders. My family and I recently took a mini-vacation to the city. I’ve always thought that Chicago is a nice place to visit, but please shoot me now if I ever have to live there. You see, I’m not exactly what you would call a “city person.” I grew up on a farm and any situation consisting of more than 15 people tends to put me a little on edge. So basically the whole time I was in Chicago, I was coming up with reasons why I wouldn’t want to live there. My brain and I experience “information-overload” whenever we attend large cities together. You can imagine our anxiety when we stepped off the train at Union Station that Tuesday morning to begin the 30-hour whirlwind visit. It would be better if my brain and I took separate vacations. There had to be easily 2 to 3 billion people inside that train station that day. That’s the headcount my brain and I came up with. I immediately grabbed my daughter’s hand fearing she might get caught up in the overcrowded frenzy and carried away by the throng of people. I might possibly have called out to the other family members to stick together because I figured our chances of survival were better as a group than individually. I’m not sure, I might have been hyperventilating. As we emerged from the bowels of the train station to the bright daylight of Adams Street, I heard the siren of an emergency vehicle.

Those sirens went on constantly for the next 30 hours. I told my family that they were all responding to robberies and murders. The city never shuts up. Ever. And then there are the people. They are everywhere. They’re walking, standing, sitting, driving cars, riding buses, taking taxis, reading newspapers, listening to music, talking on cell phones ... I personally counted over 10 billion sweaty bodies as we ambled up Michigan Avenue. These people came in all shapes, sizes, colors, languages, odors, etc. And they all seemed to be in a hurry. To where, I haven’t a clue. The only thing my brain and I were sure of was that they were all up to no good. I held my daughter’s hand a little tighter. Don’t get me wrong. Chicago’s not all bad. Along with the stuff that gets me jittery, we also went to the beautiful Lincoln Park Zoo, took a boat ride on the Chicago River, road the Ferris wheel at Navy Pier, and we saw the big silver bean at Millennium Park. My daughter got to go to her own personal version of heaven, The American Girl Doll Store. I even got to go to one of my favorite places at the corner of Clark and Addison, also known as Wrigley Field, the home of the Chicago Cubs. They took on (and beat) the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim that particular evening. Looking back, all in all, it was a pretty good trip. As we were taking a city bus back to our hotel after the game,

my nerves were finally starting to settle down, and I was actually beginning to enjoy myself. That was when I furtively asked my son, “How many people on this bus do you think have killed a guy?” To which he replied, “Wow. You aren’t going to believe this, but I was just thinking the exact same thing. How many do you think?” I told him more than six but probably less than 11. He thought my estimate was on the conservative side. He’s always been such a worrier. The next day, even though we had a fun time, I couldn’t wait to get back on that train for the return trip home. I started feeling a little less stressed when I looked out and saw cornfields on both sides of the train car. As I sat there listening to the clicketyclack of the rails underneath us, I smiled as I realized that my family had survived another trip to the city. I felt even better as the train pulled into the station and I could see our car in the parking lot waiting for us. As I lifted a couple of bags of American Girl paraphernalia off of the overhead luggage compartment, my nose caught a whiff of my armpits. This was following a hot, humid afternoon of walking around the city, it’s lakefront and Navy Pier. Maybe Chicago doesn’t smell so bad after all. You can contact Wallace at gwallace@bcrnews.com. You can follow him on his blog at http:// gregwallaceink.blogspot.com.

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Community Schlund-Strack Rebecca E. Schlund of Princeton and Paul M. Strack of Tonica are announcing their engagement and approaching marriage. She is the daughter of Donald and Barbara Schlund of Princeton. He is the son of Paul and Debra Strack of Tonica. The bride-elect graduated from Illinois State University in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She is self-employed in farming and also works as a substitute teacher. Her fiancé graduated in 2001 from Illinois State University with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture production. He is a

Rebecca Schlund and Paul Strack self-employed grain and livestock farmer. The couple will be married Aug. 24 in St. John Lutheran Church in Princeton.

Vendors needed for Old Settlers Craft Show and Vendor Fair LACON — The Old Settlers Committee is looking for vendors for the Old Settlers Craft Show and Vendor Fair on Aug. 24 in Lacon on the courthouse lawn. The committee is looking for homemade crafts, handmade or vintage items, vendors of various items and artwork. The cost is $25 for a 10-foot-by-10foot space. The show runs

from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be many activities during the day, two parades and entertainment at the nearby stage. This is a first come, first serve show. Forms are available at the First National Bank of Lacon or by contacting Wylee Bickerman at 309-246-5506 or email twbickerman@ gmail.com or Meredith Hattan at 309-246-5979.

SWCD scholarship golf outing on Aug. 15 MENDOTA – The annual LaSalle County Soil & Water Conservation District’s Golf Outing will be held Aug. 15 at the Mendota Golf Club. Proceeds from the golf outing are used to sponsor a yearly $1,000 Krenz Scholarship to a high school senior or college freshman, sophomore or junior who is pursuing a career in natural resources, agriculture or

environmental services. The district also uses the funds to provide four $500 scholarships each year to the Section 7 FFA winners of agronomy, land use, animal judging and ag mechanics competitions. Registration forms are available on the district’s website, www.lasalleswcd. org, or by calling the district office at 815-4330551, ext. 3.

Annual car show set SPRING VALLEY — The Spring Valley Fire Department will host its 11th annual car show during “Cruisin’ the Valley 2013” on Aug. 10 in downtown Spring Valley. All proceeds from the event will go toward the purchase of rescue equipment. Entertainment during the event will include music by Bad Dog Productions, Jimmioni and Wake the Sheep. There will be a family area sponsored by Dakota Insurance, a beer garden and more. Registration for the car

show will be from noon to 4 p.m. at East St. Paul and Power streets. The show and shine will be from noon to 4:30 p.m., and voting will be from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., with the trophy presentation at 6 p.m. Dash plaques will be given to the first 100 cars. A 50/50 drawing will also be held. Last year’s winner won $2,270. For more information, contact Luke, car cruise chairman, at 815-3039060 Patrick, SVFD secretary, at 815-303-9288 or by email at svfd200@ yahoo.com.

Stage 212 auditions for ‘Deathtrap’ LASALLE – Director Larry Kelsey has announced that auditions for Stage 212’s 2013 fall production, “Deathtrap,” Ira Levin’s ingenious comedy-thriller, will be at 7 p.m. Aug. 9 and 10 at the theater, 700 First St. in LaSalle. “Deathtrap” centers on Sidney Bruhl, a formerly successful writer of Broadway thrillers currently plagued by a dry spell. After a string of recent failures, Sidney receives in the mail an extreme-

ly promising play written by one of his seminar students. To what lengths will Sidney go to claim the play as his own and re-establish his success? Kelsey will be casting three men: one able to play late 40s to early 50s, one able to play mid to late 20s and one able to play mid 50s; and two women, one able to play 40s and one able to play 50s to 60s. Those auditioning will be asked to read selected passages from the

script. Familiarity with the script is not required to audition. Perusal scripts will be available at the Stage 212 box office before every performance of “Grease,” through Aug. 4, and by calling the box office at 815-224-3025. For more information, contact the director at 815-224-2462. “Deathtrap” will be presented Oct. 18-27. Stage 212 auditions are open to all regardless of prior theatrical experience.

Larry Klein memory ride and benefit scheduled for Aug. 24 in Henry HENRY — A memory ride will begin at noon Aug. 24, with signup beginning at 11 a.m., at River Valley Bowl in Henry. The cost is $15 per participant, which includes a meal ticket. All vehicles are welcome! The first stop will be S.A.M.M.S. in Hennepin, followed by Ye Olde Underground Inn in Princeton, Cabin Fever Bar & Grill in Peru, Smitty’s Tavern in Leonore and Linda Lou’s in Lacon. The ride will end at River Valley Bowl, with the

last bike/vehicle in at 5 p.m. The first 75 participants to pre-register will receive a free drink koozie, although registration will also be accepted on the day of the event. This benefit will be held “rain or shine” and is open to the public. A meal will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m. and consists of roast pork or BBQ pulled pork and a variety of sides for $7. T-shirts are available on a pre-order, pre-pay basis for $15. Rounding out the event will be a DJ, door prizes, a

50/50 drawing and a huge raffle with a little something for everyone. Generous donations are coming in from friends/family and area businesses. Cash donations can be made by check, payable to Living Works, and mailed to: River Valley Bowl, P.O. Box 223, Henry, IL 61537. Donations are tax-deductible since Living Works is a 501(c)3 organization. All proceeds from the memory ride will be directed to Living Works.

Cast announced for Stage 212 production LASALLE — Summer comes to a close at Stage 212 with the children’s theater workshop production of “Seussical, Jr.,” a musical extravaganza by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Based on the works of Dr. Seuss, “Seussical, Jr.” features many of his best-known characters including Horton the Elephant and The Cat in the Hat. Cast in “Seussical, Jr.” are Grace McCormick as the Cat in the Hat, Reid Tomasson as Jojo, Nathan Kinsella as Horton, Abby Steinberg as Gertrude McFuzz, Olivia Rightmyer as Sour Kangaroo, Mary Rose Prosinski as Mayzie, Alex Caputo as Mr. Mayor, Cheyanne Kreush as Mrs. Mayor, Zackary Kimball as Vlad Vladikoff and John Paul Niehaus as Yertle the Turtle. Appearing as the Wickershams are Grace Stachowiak, Matthew

Klein and McKenzie Hamer. Featured as the Bird Girls are Allison Washkowiak, Hope Oldenburg and Alex Dawson. Portraying the Circus Animals/Fish and Citizens of Whoville are Payton Giordano, Olivia Paden, Brea Sebastian, Nicholas Hancock and Lucy Kleczewski. Other Citizens of Whoville include MaryLynn Whaley, Sophia Ferrari, Eric Lockwood, Rachel Black, Pam Needs, Lyan Gonzalez, Isabel Sanchez and Annie Needs. The Jungle Animals are played by Kelly Innis, Alec Lockwood and Elly Larsen. Production staff includes director Dominic Passini, music director Kevin Alleman, choreographer Sophie Smigel and producers Natalie Smigel and Kathy Prosinski. “Seussical, Jr.” will be presented Aug. 16 (two shows) and 18 (two shows) at Stage 212, 700 First St.,

Tonica alumni dinner planned for Sept. 14 OGLESBY – The Tonica alumni dinner will be held Sept. 14 at the Oglesby Elks Club at 800 E. Walnut St. There will be a cash bar at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 person. Checks should be made pay-

able to “Tonica Alumni” and sent no later than Aug. 24 to Sara Bartoloni Pierson, 2147 Donahue St., LaSalle, call 815-252-0012, or email TonicaHS.Alumni@ gmail.com. The dinner includes all graduates of Tonica Grade School.

Drum Corps show planned for July 31 SPRING VALLEY — The Spring Valley Boosters annual Drum Corps International Competition will begin at 6:30 p.m. July 31 at the Hall High School stadium. The event features corps from throughout the United States, Canada and Taiwan. Reserved seating is $15

and is available by calling Creative Apparel at 815-664-4231. General admission is $10, $5 for children 12 and under. General admission tickets are available at Creative Apparel, 407 W. Dakota St., Spring Valley, or at city hall, 215 N. Greenwood St., Spring Valley.

LaSalle. Friday and Saturday evening performances begin at 7 p.m. Saturday matinee begins at 1 p.m. Sunday performances begin at 1 and 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and on sale to the public beginning Aug. 1. Box office hours are Monday from 4 to 6 p.m., Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Tickets may be reserved over the phone with Visa, MasterCard or Discover. Call 815-2243025 for details. “Seussical, Jr.” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. The production is partially funded by the Illinois Valley Fine Arts Trust and the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.

Putnam County Community Center Menus July 29 – BBQ pork chop, baked beans, steamed cauliflower, citrus cup, wheat bread. July 30 – Lunch stand available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 31 – Breaded tilapia fillet with tartar sauce, potato salad, steamed peas, sliced peaches, wheat bread. Aug. 1 — Not available at press time. Aug. 2 — Not available at press time. ••• Items for the Community section can be emailed to news@tonicanews.com. Be sure to visit us at www.tonicanews.com.

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Out& about Images from the 2013 Lostant Summer Festival Photos by Ken Schroeder

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Judy Dyke GRANDMA JUDY’S CAFE

Recipe Corner No doubt you’ve been getting quite a few squash from your garden. Enjoy these recipes using your homegrown goodness.

Squash Casserole

Tonica News photo/Ken Schroeder

Annual truck and tractor pull The Illinois State Pullers were at Standard on July 21 for the annual truck and tractor pull. More than 100 people turned out for the event. Proceeds from the event go to the Standard Fire Department.

History ... according to The Tonica News 20 years ago The Tonica girls softball team won first place in the Bi-County softball league in a playoff against Wenona. They finished the season with 11 wins and two losses. Members of the team included: Heather Skinner, Vicki Strack, Bonnie Milner, Amber Miller, April McDonald, Cheryl Beenenga, Amanda Carlson, Kim Trumpinski, Staci Schmitt, Erica Capponi, April Vickers, Sara Ford, Natalie Hass, Shelly Obermiller and Leslie Alexander. The coach was Al Milner. Mike Kenerly, a representative for the LaSalle County Recycling Program, was at the Tonica Village Board meeting to inform the board about waste collection. Townwide waste collection costs less, is environmentally correct and the IEPA requires that counties with more than 100,000 residents to have a solid waste plan to reduce the waste going into landfills. Auditor Arch Hopkins was present to review and explain the audit. The board voted to repair the mower that was used at the village park for a cost of $550 rather than purchase a new mower for $4,800. The Tonica United Methodist Church hosted a reception to welcome the Rev. and Mrs. Robert Sanders. The event took place in McPherson Hall after the morning worship service.

The LaSalle County 4-H Fair was going on at the 4-H Fairgrounds in Ottawa. One of the many animals on display was Question, the pygmy goat which was raised by Evan Ford of rural Tonica. Question had been busy in the summer making guest appearances at the Peru Public Library’s Story Hour, Tonica Methodist Church’s Bible school and vacation Bible school of St. John’s in Lostant. Evan, age 10, was a member of the Hustling Hoppers 4-H Club of Grand Ridge. He won Question in an essay contest for 4-H members of LaSalle County which was held in March. He also displayed two other pygmy goats, Salt and Pepper at the Fair which ran from July 16-18. Jim and Jeanie Wheeler of Riverside, Calif., were visiting area residents. They were staying with Bootsie and Marion Milner and visited with Dave and Leona Miler, Ralph and Bev Storck, and Dorsie and Elwin Goodbred.

30 years ago The Tonica Summerfest Committee put the finishing touches on the schedule for the weekend of Aug. 27-28. Seventy members of the Nagel family and their friends gathered at the Florence Freeman home for their annual Fourth of July picnic. Steven Paul Verda of Tonica was on the dean’s honor list for the

spring semester at the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana. Doug Schiffbauer of Tonica was accepted as a member of the United Duroc Swine Registry. Mr. and Mrs. Bob (Vicki Clark) Goskusky became the parents of their second daughter, Allison Lynn, born July 12 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru. She weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 21 inches long. On June 27, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Baker (Rosanne Parola) of Granville became the parents of their first child, Nicholas Michael Baker. He was born at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton.

100 years ago A contract for an addition to Cedar Point school was let to Ira G. Signer for $5,975.75. Crushed rock was laid on the highway from the Hope Township line to the village limits of Tonica by Edentown road commissioners. New cars — Fred Hassler bought a six cylinder Mitchell; Fred Wolf, a Jackson; A.C. Woodke, a Studebaker; J.L. Roeder a Cadillac and James Baldwin, a Mitchell. New farm buildings — Fred Hassler built a large barn on his county line farm. George Ford erected a new double corn crib on his farm south of Tonica. Louis Fredrick began the erection of a new home on his place northwest of Tonica.

6 cups large diced yellow squash and zucchini Vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 4 tablespoons, butter 1/2 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon House seasoning (recipe follows) 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1 cup crushed butter crackers (recommended Ritz) Preheat oven to 350°. Sauté the squash in a little vegetable oil over medium heat until it has completely broken down, about 15 to 20 minutes. Line a colander with a clean tea towel. Place the cooked squash in the lined colander. Squeeze excess moisture from the squash. Set aside. In a medium size skillet, sauté the onion in butter for 5 minutes. Remove from pan and mix all ingredients together except cracker crumbs. Pour mixture into a buttered casserole dish and top with cracker crumbs. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

House Seasoning 1 cup salt 1/4 cup black pepper 1/4 cup garlic powder Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Makes 1 1/2 cups.

Cheesy Squash Casserole 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 6 medium yellow summer squash, thinly sliced 1 large Vidalia onion, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar 1/2 cup sour cream Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 sleeve crackers, crushed medium to fine (recommend Ritz) Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 2-quart casserole dish. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the squash, onion and butter until soft. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the Parmesan, cheddar and sour cream. Add salt and pepper to taste. Place in the casserole dish and sprinkle the cracker crumbs evenly over the top. Bake for 20 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly. Do you have a squash recipe you’d like to share with other readers? Email it to me at judyd2313@ frontier.com. Please remember to include your name, address and telephone number (telephone number won’t be published). Happy Squash-ing!

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KASBEER North of Princeton (24524 IL Highway 26). Friday, July 26, 9am –5pm; Saturday, July 26, 8am–3pm. Multi-Family Yard Sales. Lots of baby & kids clothes

PRINCETON 21 South 5th Street. Thursday, July 25, 8am-5pm; Friday, July 26, 8am-5pm. RESCHEDULED: Duck decoys, children's clothing, adult clothing, microwave, old sewing rocker, baker's rack, area rug, patio/garden pergola, kitchen items & decorator items. Much more, including some collectible & vintage items

PRINCETON 309 Bryant Avenue. Thursday, July 25, 4pm-7pm; Friday, July 26, 8am-4pm; Saturday, July 27, 8:30 am-noon. Girl's preemie-5T; boy's 0-12 months; toys; household items, misc.

LASALLE 601 Maple Road. Saturday/Sunday, July 27 & 28, 8am-4pm. Boy's clothing, books, skateboards, toys, video games & players, joysticks, DVDs/VCRs, airsoft guns, desk/cabinets, holiday decorations, and other odds and ends. Also adult items - Adult clothing, PCs, software, printers, speakers, spare electronics/cables, office items, small kitchen appliances, house and garden tools PRINCETON 142 Linn Street. Friday, July 26, 3pm-7pm; Saturday, July 27, 8am-noon. Sale includes: boy's clothing, toys, decorative items, hunting/firearm accessories

PRINCETON 2335 Timber Ridge Drive. Thursday, July 25, 5pm-7pm; Saturday, July 27, 8am-noon. Tons of Girls clothing nb4t, boy's nb-6months, patio table, wood blinds, girls bike, swing, misc. household and baby PRINCETON 24 South Vernon. Thursday, July 25, 3pm-7pm; Friday, July 26, 8am-12pm. Girl clothes 0-5T, toys, household items, furniture, dishware, adult clothes, and much more

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS - IN PROBATE Estate of ) LYNZEE ) JOSEPHSON, ) a minor, ) Deceased. ) No. 13 - P - 73 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of LYNZEE JOSEPHSON, of Ransom, LaSalle County, IL. Letters of Administration as Independent Administrator were issued on June 19, 2013 to NICOLE JOSEPHSON, 109 S. Wormley St., PO Box 84, Ransom, IL 60470 whose attorneys are The Law Offices of Peter F. Ferracuti, 110 E. Main St., Ottawa, IL 61350. Claims against the estate may be filed

in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, LaSalle County Courthouse, Ottawa, IL 61350 or with the representative or both within 6 months from the date of first publication of this Notice. If claim notice is personally mailed or delivered to a creditor of the above estate, then claim must be filed in the above entitled cause within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery, whichever is later. Any claims not filed within the above periods are barred. If filed with the Clerk, the claimant must, within ten days of filing, mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the Representative and Attorney, and file with the Clerk proof of such mailing or delivery. Published in the Tonica News July 12, 19 and 26, 2013.