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What’s it going to take? Meeting’s focus was on job creation, growth in the Illinois Valley By Lyle Ganther Shaw Media Service
PERU — A regional effort is needed to create jobs in the Illinois Valley area. That was the message given Aug. 29 at a meeting of leaders of businesses, cities, industrial companies and financial institutions held at St. Bede Academy. The meeting’s purpose
was to identify all possibilities to revitalize the Illinois Valley region and to establish jobs for the geographic area, just a little beyond the boundaries of Illinois Valley Community College. Everett Solon, president of Centrue Bank, acted as chairman of the meeting. He said about eight people gathered in January to discuss the region’s economy and what needs to be done to create jobs. “We felt at that meet-
ing we had a problem of maintaining young people in our communities, mainly because of not enough good-paying jobs,” said Solon. “Our goal is to assist local economic development area serviced by IVCC, an area that has about 150,000 people.” Solon said it is better to market the area, not individual communities. LaSalle, Putnam and Bureau counties have a good, quality workforce; good educational system and quality health care, reported Solon.
“We need to capitalize on those assets,” he said. “We spend about $10,000 a year on each student going through our schools. We graduate about 2,000 seniors a year and have spent $260 million on their education.” Solon said there needs to be a push to keep those graduates in the area because businesses are spending that money on their education and not getting their investment of tax dollars back if they leave the area for better-paying jobs else-
where. Peter Limberger, an entrepreneur and husband of Inga Carus of Carus Corporation of Peru, told people assembled that he has started new businesses and bought existing companies around the world during his career. He said many communities try to attract one business employing 1,000 people, which rarely happens. He suggested it would be better for communities to financially help entrepreneurs create 100 companies
employing two to five people each, a method that is more stable than attracting larger companies. Limberger said that if 2 percent of the students in the area are aided in starting new businesses, that would mean the creation of 500 jobs. “Any kind of business means higher quality of services and better downtown areas by encouraging new and unusual ideas from the younger generation,” he said.
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More schools are operating in the red Chico: ‘Schools are in free fall’ By Ken Schroeder kschroeder@tonicanews.com
TONICA — During the Tonica School District’s August meeting, the board heard the results of the 2012-13 audit. The audit was presented by Joel Hopkins of Hopkins and Associates, and the news wasn’t all good. The budget audit showed the state owed the school district $50,665 as of June 30. While that money is less than the amount owed the previous year, the stalemate on pension reform in Springfield does not indicate things will change anytime soon. Tonica ended up with a deficit balance of $193,657 for the 2012-13 school year. “The total cash balance for the year for the district on June 30, was $1,470,711, down $194,000 from the prior year,” Hopkins said. “If it’s any consolation, you’re not alone. All of the schools I’ve audited this year are operating in the red.” According to Illinois State Board of Education Chairman Gery Chico, a growing number of schools are being forced into debt while the state tries to contain the pension debt and spending
less money elsewhere. Chico outlined the problem in an appearance before the Illinois Senate in April. “Our schools are in free fall right now,” Chico said. “The number of districts deficit spending will increase to 573, or two-thirds, of our school districts. That compares with only 415, or less than 50 percent, just the previous year.” According to Illinois State Board of Education figures, the state failed to deliver approximately $518 million to school districts last year alone, bringing the total deficit to Illinois school districts to $756 million, an average of $1,100 per student since 2010. Gov. Pat Quinn has told school districts that unless things change, that figure could rise another $400 million by 2014. Locally, the situation is not quite so bleak, according to Hopkins. “The state is catching up on its obligations,” Hopkins said. “Payments are notoriously slow in the transportation and special education funding, but the state owes local schools less money than it did last year. It’s doing so by cutting back on other funding.”
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About 40 farmers from Mexico, Brazil and Guatemala stopped at the Ford farm south of Tonica.
A look at U.S. farming Foreign farmers visit Ford Farm B y Ken Schroeder kschroeder@tonicanews.com
TONICA — About 40 farmers from Central and South America recently came to the United States to learn about American farming techniques and operations. They visited the Ford farm south of Tonica on Aug. 29 to see the differences
between their operations and those in the United States. The trip was sponsored by the international organization Communicating for Agriculture Education Programs (CAEP) and Bayer CropScience and was locally organized by Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Develop-
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ment (IVAC) representative Marci Duro. “The way I understand it is they wanted to see a farm and a river terminal, and they called Marci and kinda dumped it in her lap,” said Gary Ford, the main owner and operator at Ford Farms. “She knows Gary Andersen, who’s the manager of Northern Partners and asked him what to do.” “I called Gary, and
I asked him to tell the names of some good farms,” said Duro. “He gave me a couple names; Gary was the first one I called, and he said, ‘Definitely, yes.’” Ford is a sixth-generation farmer, and he operates the Ford farm with the help of his son, Adam, who is part owner of the enterprise,
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Mary Jane Serafini, owner of “A Stitch in Time”, prepares a Mountain Mist quilt pattern from the 1930s as part of her presentation for the Putnam County Library on Sept. 9.
Serafini: ‘Your Grandmother’s Quilts’ PC library presents quilt program By Dixie Schroeder dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com
GRANVILLE — The Putnam County Library’s 75th anniversary series will host a quilting program at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Granville Library branch. Mary Jane Serafini, a well-known, long-arm quilter and quilt expert, will present, “Your
Grandmother’s Quilts,” a PowerPoint talk and demonstration on the value and care of quilts. Serafini owns A Stitch in Time and is a respected expert of quilts. She will be bringing six to eight quilts, the oldest is from the 1850s. There will be a question and answer session, and audience members may bring their own quilts to ask about. Originally a nurse, Serafini said she always enjoyed sewing. She and her husband, Dan, raised their five children in the
Putnam County area. Dan found a company which had long arm quilting machines and introduced his wife to it. From then on she was enthralled. “I have been quilting for customers ever since. I have a great customer base now,” Mary said. “They come and pick up one quilt, and they bring me two more. I’m always busy; it’s a good thing.” Serafini eventually joined the Covered Bridge Quilters group in Princeton and saw a program on quilt appraising. The American Quilters
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in the beginning phase for this certification. Quilts, whether older or modern day, have a dollar value as well as a sentimental value. There are many factors that go into deciding how to arrive at this determination. An appraiser must determine person hours, cotton or other fiber prices, material prices and if the quilt has been embellished. Workmanship, difficulty in pattern, the rarity of the pattern and the originality of the pattern add to the ultimate value of a quilt. The current condition of the quilt is also considered. “When you look at appraisals on a quilt, it is so amazing to me because when you look at a quilt, you are looking at a part of history. Sometimes when we are inspecting the quilt we are seeing things even the owner of the quilt didn’t see,” said Serafini. Serafini has found messages and dates on quilts and even once found a ring quilted into the quilt itself. With the older quilts, she noted that it is often hard to tell if more than one person worked on it because they were so very good at what they did. For more information, contact the library at 815-339-2038.
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In last week’s Tonica News under the photo of the Dyer family, the youngest Dyer was misidentified. His name is Jacob, and he is from Oglesby. The Tonica News regrets the error.
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Time to kick the habit September: A time to celebrate addiction recovery By Ken Schroeder kschroeder@tonicanews.com
TONICA — September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. It is a national program that attempts to reach those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to teach them how
to live a healthy life. The observance’s main focus is to congratulate those in recovery from these conditions and to help others realize treatment is effective, and people can and do recover. Drug and alcohol abuse is still a big problem in Illinois, and accounts for most of the felonies committed. Drug abuse, especially marijuana, starts early. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, approximately 6.5 percent of
all eighth-graders had used pot during the last month according to a 2012 study. Those figures show a steady increase in usage over the last 10 years. While alcohol usage is declining nationwide, it still starts early with the same study showing one out of every four 12thgraders got drunk during the previous month and slightly less participated in binge drinking. In Illinois, the numbers are disturbing.
Over 5,500 deaths among Illinois residents each year, more than 5 percent of all deaths, are directly or indirectly related to the use of alcohol and other drugs. From 3,600 to 4,000 Illinois residents die each year from accidental injuries related to the use of alcohol. The annual Illinois statewide economic costs associated with alcohol, other drugs and tobacco-related mortality is in excess of $3.5 billion.
Meeting From Page 1 generation,” he said. “Young people want to go places at night if they live here, and that means having nice restaurants, art galleries and concerts.” He said this can be accomplished by simply helping starving artists find a place to display their artwork. Two million tourists come to this area each year and spent their money. Limberger said there needs to be an effort to attract more tourists and help them leave the expensive suburbs and live in this area. He suggested starting a $1 million incubator program in the Illinois Valley area to help young entrepreneurs create businesses and jobs. Limberger said he and his wife will be the first to donate funds to start this program. He felt he needed 20 to 40 investors in the program to reach its $1 million goal. Limberger said the region needs higher paying jobs even though he wouldn’t turn down companies creating minimum-wage jobs, but prefers those businesses paying higher wages to help the region’s standard of living. Jack Rooney of Springfield, a native of Cherry, said the Illinois Valley area has a rich personality and culture unlike any other region of the state. He said the area is the heart of the United States with Interstate 80 and Interstate 39.
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“We felt at that meeting we had a problem of maintaining young people in our communities, mainly because of not enough goodpaying jobs.” Everett Solon
He said the timing is perfect to help create jobs by smaller companies instead of relying on larger companies that have left the area over the years like the St. Paul Coal Co. plus many factories in the 1970s and 1980s. Jack Schultz, author of “Boomtown USA” and “The Agurban,” told about communities in the United States helping their economy by recreating themselves. He cited one of those towns as Peru, Ill., when it spent $100,000 to extend infrastructure two to three miles north when I-80 was first built. This action by city leaders was controversial at the time, but Peru now gets $5 million a year
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Jack Schultz, author of “Boomtown USA”, was one of the speakers at Aug. 29’s meeting to set up a regional economic development program. in retail sales from the retail created and eight manufacturing companies located there as a result of that investment. Dick Janko, who organized the meeting on Aug. 29, asked those attending to get the regional organization going to create jobs for the Illinois Valley. He can be reached at jankoventures@jankorealty.com.
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VERONA, Wis. — Charles Alden Gedye, 62, passed away Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013, at his home in Verona, Wis. He was born Nov. 11, 1950, in Spring Valley to Charles R. and Helen Alden Gedye of Tonica. He married Lorraine “Lorie” Kolupke Oct. 20, 1973, in Spring Valley. He graduated from Tonica High School, Illinois Valley Community ColCharles lege and Northern Illinois University, Gedye where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology. He also served in the U.S. Air Force. He began his career as an electron microscopist at the University of Chicago in 1978. He then worked at the University of Illinois and later at the University of Wisconsin - Madison as a research technician in various fields ranging from cancer research to plant pathology. His interest in computer technology led him in a new direction as a computer consultant eventually working for the state of Wisconsin until his retirement in 2011. He had many hobbies, including photography and horticulture, and was a talented and imaginative artist and guitarist. His most recent hobbies included reading, woodcarving and winemaking. He was a member of the Prairie Home Vintners. He and Lorie also enjoyed cooking, camping, canoeing, hiking, biking and cross-country skiing. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lorie; one sister, Barbara (James) Winn of Streator; one brother-in-law, Joseph (Barbara) Kolupke of Alamosa, Colo.; one sister-in-law, Elizabeth (Alan) Portzen of Dalzell; 12 nieces and nephews; 23 great-nieces and great-nephews; 15 great-great nieces and great-great nephews; relatives in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and England; friends around the globe; and his beloved cats, Cricket and Spryte. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Ronald L. Gedye. A celebration of Chuck’s life is being planned for May 2014 at The Barn at Harvest Moon Pond in Poynette, Wis. Memorial donations may be made to the Iowa County Humane Society or the Verona Public Library.
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Few of the visiting farmers spoke English, so all of the information had to pass through an interpreter, Aluisio Oliveira (left) of the CAEP. Briefing the farmers on U.S. farming practices are Adam Ford, Gary Ford and Marci Duro of the IVAC.
Farm visit From Page 1 and his father, Burdette Ford. The visiting farmers
were guided by CAEP representative Aloisio Oliveira, who acted as an interpreter between Ford and the farmers. Through him, Ford told the farm-
ers some facts about Illinois corn and harvests, and he answered several questions before giving the visitors a tour of his facilities.
In addition to visiting the farm, the group also visited the Northern Partners Cooperative elevator and the Illinois Farm Progress Show.
Gilligan named Extension’s new youth development director Breanne Gilligan is the new youth development director at the University of Illinois Extension. Gilligan will work with youth development and 4-H staff in Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam counties. She will provide leadership for the unit in delivering the plan of work to meet local needs, collaborate with colleagues and University staff and specialists to bring new programs and research-based materials to the area, and serve as a liaison with University of Illinois State 4-H Office, staff and resources. “Previously, Breanne held the position of 4-H Extension program coordinator in LaSalle County. Breanne has successfully worked with 4-H youth members in Community Clubs and SPIN
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Breanne Gilligan Clubs, coordinated committees of volunteers, and partnered with community agencies and schools to build strong programming to meet local needs,” said Jill Guynn, county director. Gilligan’s professional experience also includes elementary teacher; preschool teacher; afterschool site coordina-
tor; and foster care case aide. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in communication studies and Master of Arts in teaching. “Since beginning my career with Extension, I have had the pleasure of working alongside dedicated volunteers to build the local 4-H Youth Development program,”
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GilIigan said. “I am looking forward to expanding our research-based educational programs to address issues and concerns and that will continue to expand 4-H services, and to assist other agencies, schools and community partners in meeting their goals as well. The 4-H Youth Development Program has so much to offer to children, teens and families. I am pleased to provide the resources and services of University of Illinois Extension to communities across our four county area. Please feel free to contact me to learn more about all we have to offer.” Gilligan was raised in Peru and graduated from LaSalle-Peru High School. She can be reached at 815-433-0707 or by email at bngilli@illinois.edu .
Lukach Seed donates to Tonica Fire Department Lukach Seed Agency has donated $500 to the Tonica Volunteer Fire Department. Receiving the check was Al Stremlau (center) from co-owners George Lukach (left) and Dan Lukach. Lukach Seed Agency was awarded this money by DuPont Pioneer for its dedication to customer-focused activities throughout the year. DuPont Pioneer is the world’s leading developer and supplier of advanced plant genetics, providing high quality seeds to farmers in more than 90 countries. Pioneer provides agronomic support and services to help increase farmer productivity and profitability and strives to develop sustainable agricultural systems for people everywhere.
Second installment of LaSalle County taxes due OTTAWA — The second installment of real estate taxes in LaSalle County is due on Sept. 9. Donald Lamps, LaSalle County treasurer, reminds residents the Illinois statue requires a 1.5 percent per month delinquency penalty beginning the day after the due date. Taxpayers who are enrolled in the automatic withdrawal option will have their second installment electronically withdrawn from their bank account on Sept. 9.
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The Editorial Page The Tonica News Sam R Fisher
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‘And when shopping for furniture’
Once I determine which international governing body has the sole authority, there must be a procedure, or some excruciatingly detailed protocol to follow, when one wishes to petition for a change in the usual way of doing things. I’m talking about the age old, “in sickness and in health, for better or worse,” traditional marriage vows. COMMENTARY While the idea of promising to give yourself so completely and unselfishly to another is serious business and quite appealing for many, I am proposing the addition of a single amendment which would, on the surface, appear to alleviate what I perceive to be the most friction-causing event to the newly (or not so newly) betrothed. Whether performed by the local justice of’ the peace or your clergy member of choice, the simple phrase “and when shopping for furniture” could be tagged onto the end of the “I do” response segment of the ceremony, and when delivered with conviction and undying love, would leave nary a dry eye amongst the guests. I would never have thought this to be a serious consideration for wedded bliss, but for the fact that my wife and I, after 20 some odd years of marriage, (I’m not using odd as in “I have no idea how long we’ve been married.” I’m using odd as in “At times I can be very odd.”) began the long, arduous task of thinking about refurnishing the family room in our home. Reluctantly, I trudged off with my beloved to the We Have a Payment Option for You MegaFurniture Warehouse. This is where we met “Steve,” the overly zealous yet personable salesman. His name was Mark, but to save embarrassment, he shall be “Steve” from here on. Steve greeted us with a practiced, friendly smile, a firm handshake, and the textbook “How are you folks today? What can I help you with?” greeting. “Well Steve, we’re shoppin’ for furniture. You got some?” He blinked nervously while pondering my response, as I continued. “We’re just starting to look. You know, getting ideas. Let us wander around, peruse your fine home furnishings, discuss some things,” I said. “But I’ll tell you, if you notice us sitting on a couch whispering and nodding our heads, it would be in your best interest to hurry over with some fabric samples.” Steve should have simply walked away, but he countered with his best “Law and Order” courtroom style line of questioning. “So,” he continued, “What styles or colors do you folks have in mind today? Do you prefer big, overstuffed pieces or are your tastes more minimal?” If Steve had been a dog, he would have instantly sensed the change in my demeanor and warily backed away while avoiding direct eye contact. “It’s like this Steve,” I began. “My dear wife, she likes what you’d call Earth tones. You know, tan, tan variants, or shades of tan. Those colors in the crayola box rarely used, except for desert landscapes, sand dollars or chimpanzee faces. If we had been cavemen, the blood I used to sketch hunting scenes on the cavern walls would have been too much color. She’s more traditional, style wise, while I would prefer something not totally out of place on the set of a Tim Burton movie. She enjoys comfortable, inviting furnishings. I, on the other hand, am not running a bed and breakfast. Comfort only causes visitors to linger and overstay their welcome. Show me something unforgiving and scratchy, preferably in orange.” Needless to say, Steve did not make a sale that day. And I found out how important a comfortable couch is that night. Chuck Mason, a self-described opinionated wiseguy, can be reached at chuckthebluzguy@ msn.com.
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With the extreme weather conditions and heat, how have you been handling the heat?
“I love it. I am all about the outdoors, and I love being outside. I would take heat above winter any day. It doesn’t bother me.” Tammy Lester, Tonica
“Wait until after today. I am going to the Farm Progress Show. It will be sun screen, hat, plenty of liquid and finding air conditioning whenever possible.” Fae Holin, St. Paul, Minn.
“I have classes where there is air conditioning, and I work in air conditioning. That is the only two places I am ever at.” Brandi Smith, Lostant
“I work all the time in air conditioning, and I sleep in air conditioning so I am OK with it.” Teresa Rowell, Tonica
“I just drink a lot of fluids.” Chad Keller, Metamora
Big Brother? He’s sitting next to you Not all that long ago, many people thought social media (Facebook, My Space, etc.) was a safe place to post all of your life events. Then employers started using what you posted as a reason to dismiss you or not hire you in the first place. Up until the last week of July, it was legal for employers to ask you for your passwords to social media accounts, so they could see what you were up to. Some employers even demanded that you befriend them, so they were privy to your thoughts and deeds. Fortunately, the federal legislature unanimously passed a bill that made those practices illegal (although the best way around such problems is not to post incriminating things in the first place, but I digress). I hope you don’t think your cell phone is any safer. For years, you’ve heard those rumors that people can listen in on your cellular phone calls with the right know-how and equipment, and most of you probably marked those down as urban legends or tales from conspiracy theorists.
Ken Schroeder COMMENTARY Oops. Turns out it’s totally true. If you Google “intercepting cell phone calls,” you’ll get about 121,000 pages of response. While I don’t think all of them tell you how to do it, every site on the first 10 pages of hits (which means more than 100 websites) not only tells you it can be done but tells you how to do it. What’s slightly more disturbing is there’s more than one method explained — a lot more. Things are now a bit more interesting. Up until mid-August, people in Brazil were able to download an app from Google Play called “Boyfriend Tracker,” which caused a pretty big stir. With the app, you could receive copies of someone’s texts, listen to their phone calls or know exactly where they were (did
you know your phone has a built-in GPS that can not only be tracked by satellite, but also relayed to another phone? You do now!). The app is no longer available, but it’s still out there. That’s OK. There are still several others out there, ready to keep tabs on your loved ones. Some are marketed to keep tabs on your children, others for your other family members, etc. Do you see the possible abuse here? If not, you should know I can set you up as my family member I want to keep tabs on. Welcome to the newest tool in stalking. During the gun debate, I heard many people say, “The government can’t tell me what I can or can’t do with my property.” They feel that the government has no right to regulate in any way what you own and how you use it. I wonder how they feel about this. Tonica News/Putnam County Record Staff Writer Ken Schroeder can be reached at kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com.
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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Community Relay for Life team will hold pastry sale HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Relay for Life team will conduct its annual butterbraid coffee cake, cookie dough, apple dumpling and pumpkin roll sale until Sept. 20. Orders will be delivered Oct. 18, and team members will pick up
their orders that day at the Hennepin Methodist Church. Orders can be placed with team members or by calling team captain Betty Dean at 815-925-7098, chairman Linda DeMattia at 815-339-6139 or Ila Weddell at 815-925-7147.
Wheels for Nathan event set for Oct. 12 LOSTANT — A benefit will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 12 at Dave’s Lost-Ant Cafe, Route 251 south of Lostant, to help Nathan Burcar. Nathan is the 8-year-old son of Doug Burcar and Kyla Vanlandegan and is suffering from Duchenne’s, a rare and debilitating form of Muscular Dystrophy. Proceeds from this event will be used to purchase a power wheelchair for Nathan as well as ramps into their homes. The afternoon will include face painting, a balloon artist and a bounce house for chil-
dren. There will be a hog roast, live entertainment, a 50/50 drawing, auctions and raffles. A drawing for a 1985 Harley Davidson Sportster XLX 1000 will be at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for the motorcycle drawing are available now at Uncle Stewy’s Road House in Spring Valley. You need not be present for this drawing. An account has also been opened at Illini State Bank for those who may not be able to attend but would like to help. For more information, call Doug at 815-4813274 or Josie at 815-8760307.
Thanks Neighbor Thanks to all To the Editor, We want to add our thanks to the Tonica Fest Committee for their time, hard work, energy and great ideas in planning such a great weekend of celebration. It is impossible to list all of the people involved, but we have to mention the museum, carnival, various booths, wrestling, car show and food. The magnificent display of fire equipment certainly says a lot for the community, and firemen who dedicate their time. We were so honored to be a part of the 160-year celebration. We have lived here most of our 88 years and witnessed many of the changes shown in the museum. Thanks to all. Burdette and Elaine Ford Tonica ••• Items for the Community section can be emailed to news@tonicanews.com. Visit us online at www.tonicanews.com.
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PCJH Lady Pumas win over Tonica By Dixie Schroeder dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com
MCNABB — The Putnam County Junior High School Lady Pumas took on the Tonica Junior High School Lady Braves on Aug. 27 and won 13-8. C.C. Davis started the game for the Lady Pumas and pitched five
innings with five strikeouts for the win. Davis is now 9-0 on the year. Olivia Holmes came in for the last two innings, tossing three strikeouts and three walks. Putnam County hitting had a lot of success against the Lady Braves with Lindsey DiazDeLeon, Carleigh Wellenreiter and Davis all going two for four. Alivia Resur-
reccion, Jordyn Friel and Holmes all went one for four. Brea Schorn went two for two, and Skylar Grevengoed went one for one. The Lady Pumas will play Sept. 7 in the Puma Classic at the McNabb town ball diamonds. The Tonica Lady Braves will play Sept. 5 at home versus Ranson/St. Michael.
Church conference will open on Sept. 17 LASALLE — The AIM Family Church Conference, hosted by Mighty Word Church in LaSalle, will open with a 7 p.m. service on Sept. 17 and continue with services at the same time on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The public is invited to experience the presence of the Lord, “All Things are Possible.” This conference will enhance your belief that God is able and willing to be involved in our lives on a daily basis. This year’s featured speakers are Prophet Ed Traut from Prophetic Life Ministry in San Antonio, Texas; Pastor Terry Mathews from Oasis Family Church in Albuquerque, N.M.; and the Rev. Mark Willhite of Praise Life Fellowship in Bakersfield, Calif. Traut was born and raised in South Africa, the first generation of German holocaust refugees. He pastored for several years and later started Prophetic Voice Min-
istries in South Africa. In 1998 he moved his family to San Antonio, Texas, where he founded Prophetic Life Ministry. He is known for the accuracy and consistency with which the Lord leads him to impart life-changing personal and corporate prophecies. Pastor Terry and Angel Mathews started Oasis Family Church in Albuquerque, N.M., in 1982. Pastor Terry moves in the Prophetic Psalmist anointing, allowing the Holy Spirit freedom to bring demonstrations of love and power. He has served as an area representative for FCF International over the Rocky Mountain area and is currently the West Coast regional representative. Willhite travels nationally and ministers in the power of the Holy Spirit, so that the Lord can show Himself strong through His manifested presence, the ministry of His Word, and the power of praise and worship. He is a psalmist
who loves the Lord and loves to take people to the throne of God through praise and worship. He has ministered extensively throughout the United States, Australia and Europe. He has also ministered in New Zealand, South Africa, Canada, Hungary, Italy, Indonesia and Fiji. Pastors Tom and Phyllis Arnold will also be ministering during the conference. They are the senior pastors of Mighty Word Church and the founders of AIM (Associated Interdependent Ministries). AIM is an association of ministers from around the world who are committed to the teaching of the Word of God and Building Leaders that Last. They invite everyone in the Illinois Valley to attend these services. For more information, call 815-224-4067, ext. 114, or visit aimassociation.org. Mighty Word Church is at 599 Canaan Drive in LaSalle, exit 77 on Interstate 80.
Wish-granting volunteers sought in L-P area PEORIA — Make-A-Wish Illinois will host a free training session for wish-granting volunteers in the Peru area on Oct. 22 with a 5 p.m. checkin and training from 5:15 to 7:45 p.m. Exact training location will be provided to trainees upon sign up. Volunteers bilingual in English and Spanish are especially needed. Wish-Granting volunteers will work in teams of two to help grant the wishes of children in
their community. Volunteers plan and carry out wishes from start to finish with support from the Make-A-Wish staff. Wish-granters are asked to give 10-12 hours per month to grant at least three wishes per year. To attend the training, potential volunteers must complete the volunteer application and online training in advance; therefore RSVP is required by Oct. 10.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Reserve a spot by contacting Tonisha Daniel at daniel@illinois.wish.org or 312602-9413. All volunteers must be over 21 and submit an application, reference,background check, complete an online and brief inperson training to begin granting wishes. For more information, visit www.illinois.wish.org.
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Recipe Corner School is back in session now, so we have to come up with sandwiches for lunchboxes to keep the kids happy and full. It’s a long day to sit still in a classroom if you’re still hungry. You can also use one of these for a quick dinner. Make a salad and some bread, and dinner is on.
Ranch Turkey Wraps 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup prepared ranch salad dressing 4 flour tortillas 3/4 pound sliced deli turkey 8 slices Monterey Jack cheese 1 medium tomato, sliced In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and salad dressing until smooth. Spread over tortillas. Layer with turkey, cheese and tomato. Roll up tightly, cut in half. Serve with some chips and a pickle and some apple slices. Freeze a juice container. It will keep the lunch cold plus be ready to drink by lunch.
Italian Submarine 1 1-pound loaf unsliced Italian bread 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced 1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham 1/4 pound sliced provolone cheese 1/4 pound thinly sliced hard salami Cut bread in half lengthwise. Hollow out bottom half, leaving a 1/4-inch shell. Brush oil over cut sides of bread. Combine the Parmesan cheese and oregano. Sprinkle over bread. On the bottom half, layer the tomato, ham, provolone and salami. Replace bread top. Cut into four servings. Put in a bag of corn curls, pickle slices and a bag of grapes. Freeze a juice container to keep lunch cold. Do you have a sandwich or back-to-school 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 Back to School!
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Putnam County Community Center Sept. 9 — Chicken with broccoli and cheese, rice pilaf, peas and onions, cinnamon applesauce, raisins, dinner roll. Sept. 10 — BBQ, coleslaw, chips and dip, dessert. Sept. 11 — Shredded BBQ beef, baked beans, steamed corn, pineapple tidbits, bun. Sept. 12 — Roast pork, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, dessert. Sept. 13 — Beef stroganoff, rotini noodles, cauliflower, romaine salad with dressing, orange, white bread.
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LASALLE — The program “Shelfari — What’s It All About?” will be presented at 6 p.m. Sept. 26 at the LaSalle Public Library. Shelfari is a social cataloging website for books. Shelfari users build virtual bookshelves of the titles they own or have read and can rate, review, tag and discuss their books. Users can also create groups that other members may join, create discussions and talk about books or other topics. Recommendations can be sent to friends on the site for what books to read. Nancy Nieslawski, an experienced user, will walk guests through the website. This program is free and open to the public.
STREATOR – The Streator Elks 591 Lodge, in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation, will sponsor a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Orthopedic Associates of Streator, the office of Dr. A. Roy, 205 S. Park St., Streator. The clinic is 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. 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.
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8 History/Classifieds 8 • The Tonica News • Friday, September 6, 2013
Tips to help parents, students start the school year strong
History ... according to The Tonica News 68 years ago Mrs. Margaret Thompson, accompanied by Minnie Gallop and Ruth Jones of Oglesby, came home from a visit with the former’s son, Cl Robert Beard, at Percy Jones Hospital in Battle Creek, Mich., where he had undergone some surgery while there. Pfc Glen Ryan was one of the boys who has always retained the same address as regards regiment and APO number during his three years of service whether in the states or overseas.
70 years ago Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vulcani of Standard became the parents of their fourth daughter on Aug. 6 at St. Margaret’s Hospital. The silver anniversary district sales managers convention of the Moews Seed Co. was held in the Hotel Kaskaskia.
PFC Howard Schrowang was home from Fort Knox, Ky., where he had been stationed since his return to this country from Korea. Miss Hazel Stevens of Wheaton became the bride of Dr. Harry Riegel of Dwight in an informal ceremony at the home of her mother, Mrs. William Stevens, in Wheaton on Aug. 2. Many Tonica people attended various programs during the LaSallenial Centennial celebration. There were 175 floats, 26 bands and 225 units in the annual parade. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Dysart, Granville mortician and wife, were in serious condition at Holy Rosary hospital in Mile City, Mont., where they were removed 80 miles by ambulance from Baker, Mont., after suffering injuries when their car, driven by Mr. Dysart, left the highway and crashed down a steep embankment.
Lostant townwide garage sales Sept. 7 LOSTANT — The bi-annual fall townwide garage sales in Lostant will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 7. Rain or shine, everyone is welcome.
PERU — It’s back to school once again. But this hyped-up, commercial back-toschool rush to equip students with new garments and gear often gets in the way of the real preparations that parents and kids should focus on for a successful school year. “Starting a new school year can be a daunting experience for many students, and failing to get off on the right foot can set the tone for the rest of the academic year,” Peru’s Sylvan Learning Center Daniel Callahan said. “Parents need to take the right steps starting now to make sure their students are prepared to tackle new academic challenges with the right habits and daily routines. This includes trying not to be so consumed with showing up in the latest fashions; it’s not that important. That’s why Sylvan Learning has put together four simple tips for parents and four simple tips for children that can help boost student success in the new school year.”
Sublette Car Show on Sept. 7 SUBLETTE — The annual Sublette Car Show will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 7 along Route 52 across from Vaessen Brothers Chevrolet and near the Sublette BP station. This show will feature more than 30 Kaisers and Frazers owned by Sublette residents, Willys-Overland, Hudson and Nash automobiles. The Chicago Milwaukee Hudson Club will hold a meet in conjunction with the show, and Nash Collectors will also be participating. There will be a special Chevrolet exhibit. There is no registration fee and there will be no judging. Donations will be accepted for the Salvation Army.
Here are four things parents can do to help their children achieve better academic results: • Impose the two-week rule: With later bedtimes over the summer, children need to ease back into their school routine rather than having a sudden change their first day of school. • Reintroduce regular meal times: During summer months, kids tend to grab a snack several times during the day. Parents can start reminding students to get back into a threemeal-a-day schedule in order to regulate their system into the back-toschool mode. Nutrition is an important factor in academic performance, and eating a healthy, balanced breakfast and lunch keeps kids alert throughout the day. • Family calendar: Time management is tricky for everyone, especially kids and teens, but planning is an important way to save everyone’s sanity. Having major deadlines, due dates, events and extracurricu-
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ideas” in conversations, news reports, or magazine articles. • Concentrate: Staying focused is easier for some kids than others. Students need to do their best to avoid distractions in class. This means keeping cell phones tucked away and being vocal if a chatty classmate is too distracting. • Speak up: Students often can get tripped up by homework or test instructions. Students should know it’s OK to speak up if they don’t understand testing or homework directions. Students should also listen carefully and spend plenty of time reading directions. Sylvan Learning also reminds parents that even with the best preparation many students still may need extra help to meet new academic challenges or to bolster study skills. Getting help at the first sign of trouble will prevent students from falling further behind as the year progresses.
Blood drive set for Sept. 10 in Hennepin drive has been scheduled for 2 to 6 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Hennepin Pool in Hennepin. It can take up to three days for donated blood to be tested, processed and made available for patients, so the blood on the shelves is what saves the day when an emergency strikes. Currently, eligible donors of all blood types, especially O negative,
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lar activities in one place helps kids visualize their week, manage their time and stay on track. • Don’t ditch good habits: If you and your child have established a good summer learning routine, when school starts try not to forsake all of the fun reading, writing and art activities that kept your child engaged all summer. Here are four important things that students can follow to improve the academic quality of the school year. • Organize: Organization is not overrated. Keeping notes, projects and reading materials in logical order helps students find what they need right away, cutting down on time spent tracking things down, and allowing more time for actual studying. • Take good notes: Yes, it does matter. Taking good notes helps keep kids’ grades up, especially in middle or high school. To boost note-taking skills, students should practice picking out the “main
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PRINCETON 1335 Deerfield Road (Country Oaks) (off 26 near golf course). Friday, September 6, 1pm-6pm; Saturday, September 7, 9am-5pm; Sunday, September 8, 9am-1pm. 1 weekend only MOVING SALE Living room, kitchen table, dining room, master bedroom set, guest bedroom, chairs, desks, TV's, lamps, futon, lawn/garden equipment & tools, Artwork, GE washer/dryer (frontload), gas BBQ, (2011) John Deere 48" D140 mower, and more
PRINCETON 726 Park Avenue West. Thursday, September 5, 3pm-6pm; Friday, September 6, 8am1pm. 2 FAMILY SALE. Boys size 8/10 and up, girls, junior clothes (name brand) like new condition, larger size women's clothing, books, toys, housewares, kitchen table
PRINCETON 303 Park Avenue East. Friday, September 6, 8am-6pm; Saturday, September 8am-12pm. MULTI-FAMILY SALE. Boy's clothes, name brand adult clothes, furniture, dishes, kitchen items, bicycles parts, oil paintings PRINCETON 722 North Linn. Saturday, September 7, 9am-2pm. Freezer chest, older transit, misc. garage & shop tools, Atlas floor drill press, books, misc. household good
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RURAL PRINCETON 13101 IL Hwy 26, 3 miles south of Princeton on Rt 26 (before Golf Course). Friday, September 6, 10am-6pm; Saturday, September 7, 10am-4pm. Furniture, household, books, knickknacks, misc. No clothes Sunday, September 15 FLEA MARKET BUREAU COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 811 West Peru, Princeton. 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. $1.00 admission Free Parking Food Stand is available. Antiques, Collectibles, New & Vintage items
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IN THE MATTER OF) THE ESTATE OF ) JAMES KUDLA, ) DECEASED ) NO. 2013 - P -154 Notice is given to Creditors of the death of JAMES KUDLA of the City of PERU, County of LASALLE and State of Illinois, who died on 27th day of July, 2013. Letters of Office were issued to CARRIE HELMIG, 1619 Sixth Street, Peru, 61354 Illinois on August 13, 2013, as Executor, whose attorneys are HELMIG & HELMIG, 1824 Fourth Street, Peru, Illinois, 61354. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk, Circuit Court, in the Lasalle County Courthouse, Ottawa, Illinois 61350, or with the representatives, or both, on or before February 28, 2014 , which date is not less than 6 months from date of first publication, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 2000, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before said date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must
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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JAMES KUDLA, DECEASED 1619 Sixth Street Peru, Illinois 61354 Published in the Tonica News Aug. 23, 30 and Sept. 6, 2013.
LOSTANT COmmUNITY LIBRARY 2012-2013 ANNUAL REPORT July 1, 2012 Balance $ 1698.28 Receipts LaSalle Co Tax $ 25971.29 IL Replacement Tax 309.37 Interest 11.16 Per Capita Grant 935.26 Grace Davis Trust 266.00 Non-Resident Fee 35.00 Donations 5.00 Total Receipts $ 27533.08 Disbursements Computer $ 1471.44 Total Payroll 16446.13 Office Supplies 38.31 Utilities 2769.10 Library Supplies 2499.76 Insurance 1573.00 Legal Fees 633.90 Accounting 355.00 Postage 138.90 Maintenance 658.03 Building Repair 2076.35 Total Disbursements $ 28659.92 Balance June 30, 2013 $ 561.44 Jessica Urbanowski, Treasurer State of Illinois County of LaSalle Signed and attested before me on 8/16/2013 by Jessica Urbanowski, Treasurer Sheri O’Brien, Notary Public Published in the Tonica News Sept. 6, 2013.