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Intersection still a problem Sluder: ‘Apparently, we have to wait for someone to die for them to make a change’ By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com

TONICA — The intersection at Route 251 and Ray Richardson Road

was under discussion again at the Tonica Board meeting on Sept. 15 due to clarifications in the recently passed golf cart ordinance and a twovehicle accident at the

intersection that occurred just moments before the start of the meeting. The intersection has been a problem for the village with a large number of collisions

recorded there throughout the years. Village officials have often requested a change in the lighting or the addition of a fourway stop from the Illinois Department of Transportation, but Mayor Kevin Sluder told the board IDOT feels the intersection is not hazardous enough.

“In 2011, we had seven accidents at that corner. In 2012 it was four, and last year, there were three. IDOT said that’s not enough accidents annually to warrant a change,” Sluder said. “They said if there’s a business that goes into the Village Inn lot, they’ll reconsider. If there’s an

attraction that opens in town, they’ll reconsider. If traffic patterns change, they’ll reconsider. If there’s a fatality there, they’ll reconsider. “Apparently, we have to wait for someone to die for them to make a change,” Sluder said.

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Lostant Library and BEST A great opportunity By Dixie Schroeder news@tonicanews.com

LOSTANT — The Lostant Library has had an additional smiling face around this past summer and into early fall. Michael Templeton of Lostant has been employed at the library, assisting Lostant head librarian Chris Hubbard. “Last fall I saw something in the paper about the BEST (Business Employment Skills Team) program, so I called and asked to keep us in mind for this year. Supposedly I heard they got a little extra money and had about 80 people out and spread out through more than one county.” Hubbard said. Templeton has been

working at the library since July. The program has Hubbard creating a list of job duties which she then rated Templeton on how well he performed them. His job duties have ranged from yard work around the outside of the library to assisting library patrons, dusting and organizing books and cleaning. To be employed through BEST, Templeton took a pre-employment test, assessing his skills and attitudes toward various work positions. He will take a post employment test when his job is complete. “Mrs. Hubbard told my brother about the job here at the library, and I had helped Mrs. Kenel here at the library a long time ago. It was a nice job right here in town, which saved some gas money,” he said. “I have done yard work, worked with books,

getting them ready for the shelf and have learned about the Dewey Decimal System and things like that. I’ve also had some experience with children in the summer reading program. I’ve always like books; it has been a good experience with what I have been doing.” Earlier in the summer, Templeton worked on average of 25 hours a week; now he is averaging 15 hours a week as the program winds down. The BEST organization is a not for profit business which provides potential employment services to an eight-country area. The organization receives federal funds and uses them to provide training services to adults jobseekers which includes adults who are laid off due to a plant closing or

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No cases of EV-D68 reported locally By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com

OTTAWA — So far, LaSalle County has apparently been spared the respiratory virus that’s sweeping through the state. Illinois is among 12 states reporting an increase in enterovirus illness cases and one of six with confirmed cases of Enterovirus D68, also known as EV-D68. Enteroviruses, which can cause a variety of symptoms, aren’t unusual. If you’ve ever had a bad summer cold, it was likely caused by an enterovirus. The Center for Disease Control estimates there are 10 to 15 million viral infections each year in the United States. The season often hits its peak in September. This Vol. 141 No. 30 One Section - 8 Pages

year, hospitals are reporting a 12 to 15 percent increase in reported instances. “This particular strain, enterovirus D68, which is not seen very commonly, has been associated with more severe respiratory illness,” said Dr. Larry Kociolek, Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago pediatric infectious disease specialist. “Very common complaints in children are fever, rash, pink eye, diarrhea. Specific symptoms to look out for include wheezing, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing — anything that seems more severe from a respiratory standpoint should prompt you to seek care in the emergency room.” “As of Sept. 10, we haven’t received word of any unusual increases in the number of viral cases or

incidents of D68,” LaSalle County Health Department health educator Jennie Barrie said. “Medical services are not required to report medical issues by state law, but they should report anything unusual.” The virus making a comeback now is from the 1960s. It is in a class of enteroviruses that sicken children every year at this time as they head back to school. EV-D68 impacts breathing. It is not more contagious than other enteroviruses, but it can be more dangerous. EV-D68 seems to complicate any breathing problems that aren’t under control with medication. People infected with the virus initially experience cold-like

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The changing of the board Jackie Wilson (left) and Megan Wiesbrock work on using the pulley system to lower the scoreboard down where they can update names of their opponents. Physical education teacher Kyle Enervold supervised the students.

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TONICA — Look for the roads in Fairview Cemetery to be upgraded thanks to a local family’s generosity. The Donald E. Fike Family Foundation recently donated $5,000 to the Tonica Cemetery Association for the upgrade and improvement of the interior roads at Fairview Cemetery. The donation was made in memory of Fike’s uncle, Donald Runyon. Runyon was killed in action in 1945 during World War II and buried at Fairview. The donation begins a campaign by the cemetery association to install concrete interior roads on the grounds. “We are elated to begin this much-needed remodel program at the cemetery,” Association Board President Bob Foltyniewicz said. “Our current roads cannot handle the larger and heavier pieces of equipment currently in use. We hope this will be the beginning of a larger

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Donald Fike has donated $5,000 to upgrade and improve the roads in Fairview Cemetery. Present for the donation were cemetery association member Jim Lock (left), Misty Fike, Fike and cemetery association President Bob Foltyneiwicz. and more expanded road project.” Runyon grew up in Tonica and attended local schools. He fought in the Pacific Campaign during World War II. He was stationed with the 96th Infantry Division in the Okinawa Campaign and was killed on April 12, 1945. He is one of two Tonica men killed during World War II, the other being Carl “Snooks” Miller.

opportunities for career awareness and giving them work experience that will help them decide their future career path. BEST also helps young people with GED or credit

“Our family is proud to recognize Don and his efforts during the war. We recognize our uncle for his courage and sacrifice,” Fike said. “Don had volunteered for night stretcher bearer duty and was attempting to rescue wounded soldiers when he was killed.” Donations for the cemetery driveway can be made at Illini State Bank in Tonica.

recovery when needed. To be considered for employment by BEST, a young person needs to come to one of their offices in the area and sit down with a career adviser for a

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2015. Anyone unable to bring their cart on Sept. 20 may set up an appointment with Tonica Police Chief Dave Woodford. • Learned from Woodford due to a lack of approval, golf carts will not be allowed to run on Ray Richardson or Ed Lambert Roads. Ed Lambert Road is not controlled at a speed of 35 mph or less, and the LaSalle County Board has refused permission to use Ray Richardson Road — which is a county highway, citing safety issues. • Passed an ordinance which will allow the village to receive FEMA reimbursement for damages incurred during a natural disaster. • Hired a bond counsel at the fee of $6,500 for the bonds which will be issued for the new water treatment facility. • Approved a zoning variance for Mike Obermiller, who is tearing down a building on his property and replacing it with a Morton-style building.

In other action, the board: • Discussed a new loan program from the state which will allow the village to borrow the funds needed for construction of the sewer plant from the Environmental Protection Agency with a 30 year loan and 0 percent interest. Village engineer Jack Kusek noted this was very good news as the bids received for construction of the new facility came in much higher than the original estimates. As a result, the village cannot accept any of the bids received without amending a previous ordinance. • Set the date for registration of golf carts for Sept. 20 starting at 9 a.m. at the Village Hall. Inspections will be done, checking for equipment required by Illinois standards and the village ordinance. Golf cart permits are $50 and expire on March 31,

meeting. The career advisers at BEST help young persons determine what fields of interest they have and where they can obtain a similar work experience. Since BEST is federally-

funded there is criteria an applicant of any age must meet to be able to participate in the program. For more information on BEST, visit http://www. best-inc.org/.

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Two-vehicle accident in Tonica By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com

TONICA — A two-vehicle accident on Route 251 and North 20th Road in Tonica at 6:22 p.m. on Sept. 15 blocked traffic for more than an hour. According to Tonica Police, Heather Mackinson, 35, of Pontiac was eastbound on North 20th Road. Mackinson tried to cross Route 251 when her

Virus From Page 1 symptoms, including fever, sneezing, coughing and body aches — making it difficult to properly diagnose until more serious symptoms show up. Because viruses are not treatable with antibiotics, doctors have been giving patients steroids and medication to help improve breathing since respiratory

Chevrolet Tahoe was struck by a southbound Chrysler 300 driven by Lawrence Giltner, 80, of Tonica. Giltner and three passengers in his car were transported to Illinois Valley Community Hospital where they were treated and released. Tonica Fire and Rescue and Peru Ambulance were called to the scene. Mackinson was not injured and was ticketed for failure to yield at a stop intersection. problems seem to be the most threatening symptom. But the majority of the emphasis is being put on prevention. “It’s important to wash your hands often with soap and water and antibacterials cleansers,” Barrie said. “Avoid close contact with sick people and disinfect any frequently-touched items like toys and doorknobs.” Fortunately, there are no reports of any deaths from this outbreak so far.

Cavalier 5K helps freshmen acclimate By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com

LASALLE — The second annual LP Cavalier 5K Run/Walk will help kick off L-P High School Homecoming 2014 on Sept. 28. All proceeds benefit the L-P Link Crew, an organization with the goal of helping freshmen adjust to the L-P environment and enhancing the leadership skills of upperclassmen. “Link Crew is a high school transition program that welcomes freshmen and makes them feel comfortable throughout the first year of their high school experience,” Clayton Theisinger, Link Crew and 5K sponsor said. “Built on the belief that students can help students succeed, this proven high school transition program trains mentors

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and alumni to make connections and view the ever-changing campus at L-P. “Five-Ks just seem like a way to bring people together, especially people who haven’t been back in a while,” Theisinger said. “It lets them come back and meet people and see what’s happened at the school.” Starting time is at 8:30 a.m. with check-in starting at 6:45 a.m. in the L-P cafeteria. The race begins below the L-P Clock Tower, proceeds through LaSalle and Peru and concludes inside Howard Fellows Stadium. Medals will be awarded to overall winners, alumni winners and age division winners. The cost to participate is $20 for pre-registration before Sept. 26, $25 on race day, $50 for a family package of at least three people, and $15 for current L-P students.

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The Editorial Page The Tonica News Sam R Fisher

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Playing ‘punchout’ is not a game I do use Facebook. It helps me keep up with friends I don’t see very often. Sometimes, I wish it didn’t. A friend of mine recently posted on a current news event. I’m not going to name him, but I found his view ... disturbing, to say the least. It reads as follows: “So Ray Rice gets fined and suspended for his stupidity ... Then, TMZ releases video of said stupidity ... and the video causes Rice to get fired and then indefinitely suspended. So, the NFL literally quadrapunished Rice.” For those who, somehow, have missed the issue, Ray Rice was — before this incident — a running back for the Baltimore Ravens. News came out a while back about an incident on Feb. 15 at the Revel Casino in COMMENTARY Atlantic City when Rice was seen dragging his unconscious then-girlfriend/now-wife Janay Palmer from an elevator. The story was leaked stating Rice had hit Palmer, knocking her out. In response, the National Football League fined him and suspended him for two games. Recently, the “news” service TMZ got a copy of film footage from the elevator’s camera and posted it on the web. It shows Rice hitting Palmer not once, but twice. The second punch was a left hook that would have knocked out Joe Frazier in his prime, and Palmer went down like a sack of potatoes, hitting her head on the elevator’s hand rail. The utter brutality of the video caused the Ravens to cut Rice from the squad and the NFL to suspend him from football indefinitely. Meanwhile, since Rice entered a pretrial intervention program in May, he will receive a year’s supervision. If he behaves, the felony charge of third-degree aggravated assault will be expunged from his record. As it is, because he entered the program, he will not be prosecuted. Let me repeat that. Rice will not be prosecuted for a third-degree felony of hitting a woman hard enough to knock her unconscious. I looked up “unconsciousness” on the web, looking for any possible side effects. Almost every medical website I went to directed me — not to a page on unconsciousness — to a page on concussions. Seems you can’t have one without the other. With the current hullabaloo about concussions in football and other sports, you can imagine what Palmer experienced. Palmer — now Janay Rice — is ripping on the media for sticking its nose into their business. If you’re looking for a poster child for Stockholm Syndrome, there she is. I’ve said it before. There is no excuse for a man to hit a woman unless you’re both in a ring in competition. I believe in equality, but I also believe the inherent strength difference between most — MOST — men and women should influence a man to restrain an angry woman attacking you instead of pounding their skull into the wall. Especially if your job description calls for putting other men on their face in the ground. “Quadrapunished?” How about grossly underpunished? Ken Schroeder can be reached at news@tonicanews. com.

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Kyle Enervold City: Morris. Where did you grow up: Morris. Family: Parents — Missy and Eric Enervold; fiance — Jessica Shaw; two brothers — Kody and Kole Enervold. Pets: Cat — Whiskers. Occupation: Physical education and health teacher at Lostant and Rutland grade schools. What is the last song you listened to: “This is How We Roll” by Luke Bryant.

First Person What is the last TV show you watched: Season four of “24.” If you were stranded on a desert island and could have just one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: My grandma’s lasagna. What is your favorite local restaurant: Corleone’s in Morris.

What is the last book you read: The Dexter Series.

If you were stranded on a desert island and could only take one thing with you, what would it be: My fiance. If someone handed you a million dollars, how would you spend it: Pay for my wedding, give part to my parents and pay for their house and buy a better car. People would be surprised to know that you: I am a pretty good singer. What is your favorite thing about the city you live in: The football team I coach there. The little guys. If you could change one thing about your town, what would it be: Add more restaurants.

Considerations by Nedda Hello seniors, aging adults, senior citizens, maturing adults, older folks, really older folks. Well, right here is the trouble. Everybody wants to be accurate and able to name the population they need to reach, research, defraud, sell something to, or for whatever reason, totally ignore or avoid. Why don’t they just leave the titles alone and say hello, and let it go. Of course it is easier to target your market if you can categorize us. Who are the folks with the new categories? Anyone younger than us. They mean well. It’s just that negotiating with people younger can lead to some messes — some big messes. An example: We just watched one of those TV video things where the police stop people for various violations. One 64-year-old lady felt the police were not the police, and after some bickering, she drove off and had to be stopped after she drove over those spikes the cops throw in the street. Small messes come about when

Nedda Simon COMMENTARY our children try to explain to us that we are getting older and maybe need some help with appointments, driving or not driving and general upkeep on our bodies and minds. Excuse us? Us? What are they talking about? My friends (at least the ones barely 60) have heard remarks like this and laugh, but some of us understand. Wait a minute ... Who have those kids been talking to, and by the way, when did they get so bossy? Yesterday we did not need any help from the doctor or assistants who have just graduated from junior high. Have you noticed our schools have conferred medical degrees on these folks when they are 12 to 15 years old! But I digress. They have forgotten we are the

parents, and they are the children. They have forgotten we slaved and sacrificed ourselves for them. For years! Yes, that’s right, years! It is easy at these times to forget that these “children” have children of their own or are responsible for others, vote and negotiate six-lane traffic, airports, tuition, mortgages, The Man ... and aging parents. They see us walk, drive, eat, prepare meals, dress — more slowly or not well at all. Could our dear loved ones who seem bossy at times, love us and want no harm to fall upon us? It is scary for them to see us in the process of leaving. Listen, see their point of view without argument, and help them come up with alternatives. We won’t win all the time. But we are never going to win against time, so let’s be gracious, wise and loving. More thoughts if Bossy Boss wants me to continue ... Nedda Simon of rural Princeton can be reached at neddasimon@ ymail.com.

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Lostant sets dog registration day LOSTANT — Lostant will hold its dog registration day from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 25. While all dogs must be registered, it is not necessary to bring your dog. Dog owners are asked to bring a copy of their dog’s current vaccine to the Lostant Village Hall. If the dog’s shots are out of date, Allison Spayer DVM will be available to vaccinate your dog.

Fees must be paid by check or cash. Dr. Spayer’s vaccination fee is $25 for one year or $45 for three years. Lostant license fees are $10 per dog, and there is a kennel charge of $175 for three or more dogs. If anyone is unable to attend, mail a check and a copy of vaccines to: Health and Safety, P.O. Box 234, Lostant, IL 61334 by Sept. 25.

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LGS hosts repair work Brandon Staker of Walnut reviews equipment in the energy seal insulation and roofing truck. The company was making repairs over the locker room area of Lostant Grade School this past week.

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Dickens’ classic story to be presented in Streator Casting auditions will be Sept. 27 STREATOR — Community Players of Streator Inc. has announced Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” will be presented on Dec. 13. Performances will be at 2 and 7 p.m. at Engle Lane Theatre, 1012 Columbus Road, Streator. Ticket information will be available soon. Casting auditions will be Sept. 27 at Engle Lane Theatre: from 1 to 2 p.m. for five boys (ages 8-14) and two girls (ages 10-14); and from 2 to 4 p.m. for 15 males and 12 females (ages 15-65). Participants will not need a prepared audition since scripts with selected scenes will be provided.

Under the direction of Scott Fulton, Streator native residing in West Chester, Ohio, and Brian Blasco, Streator native residing in Springfield, the directors have selected an adaptation by John Mortimer that was commissioned and first performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company at the Barbican Theatre, London, on Nov. 28, 1994. This local production will be presented in a readers’ theatre style: Performers will use scripts, scenery will be from multi-media projection along with music and sound effects. Questions may be forwarded to Fulton at scottalanfulton@hotmail.com. “A Christmas Carol” is a novella Dickens began to write in September 1843 with the intention of drawing readers’ attention to the plight of England’s poor. It was

first published on Dec. 19, 1843, and was adapted for the stage almost immediately with productions opening in February 1844. Since that time it has been adapted to film, stage, opera and other media. It is the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter miser who has lost the meaning of Christmas, who through a journey into his past, present and future is given a second chance as he embraces love and generosity. Founded in 1958, Community Players of Streator Inc. offers an opportunity to the people of Streator and the surrounding area to participate in non-professional theatrical activities while offering the general public an opportunity for the furtherance of appreciation of the theatre. For more information, visit www.englelane.org.

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Sept. 25 — The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 25 at Illinois Valley Community College, 815 N. Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby. To make an appointment, or for more information, call 800-RED CROSS (800733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org. Oct. 6 — Illini State Bank will host a community blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Tonica United Methodist Church, 423 Wauponis St. For more information, or to make an appointment, call Illini State Bank at 815442-8211 or Joyce Obermiller at 815-856-3430. Walk-ins are welcome.

Sept. 22 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 10 a.m., sewing circle; noon, potluck and Fall Prevention Awareness; 12:45 p.m., bingo; 1:30 p.m., open cards. Sept. 23 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 10 a.m., Soldier’s Angels. Sept. 24 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit. Sept. 25 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 12:45 p.m., bingo; 1:30 p.m., open cards. Sept. 26 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 1 p.m., Wii bowling.

Putnam County Community Center Sept. 22 — Beef stew with potatoes, butter beans, sliced peaches, dinner roll. Sept. 23 — Tuna casserole, salad, roll and butter, dessert. Sept. 24 — Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, dessert. Sept. 25 — Chicken salad on bun, coleslaw, fruit cocktail, dessert. Sept. 26 — Pork fritter with country gravy, mashed potatoes, romaine salad with dressing, diced pears, wheat bread.

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––––––––––––––––––––– Classifieds –––––––––––––––––––– General Terms and Policies The Putnam County Record reserves the right to classify correctly, edit, reject or cancel any advertisement at any time in accordance with its policy. All ads must be checked for errors by the advertiser, on the first day of publication. We will be responsible for the first incorrect insertion, and its liabilities shall be limited to the price on one insertion. CLASSIFIED LINE AD & LEGAL DEADLINES:

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PRINCETON 664 East Central Avenue. Friday, September 19, 8am-4pm; Saturday, September 20, 8am-1pm. GROUP GARAGE SALE. Curved glass china cabinet, some furniture, old high chair, hand gun safe, wood shelves & items, afghans, lots of glassware, lots of clothing

WENONA TOWN-WIDE GARAGE SALES. Friday, September 19, Saturday, September 20; 8am to ? Maps available at local businesses and home sale

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Friday, September 19, 2014 • The Tonica News • 7 999 • Legal Notices

999 • Legal Notices

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, OTTAWA, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF ) VERNON F. ) DOWLING, ) Deceased. ) No. 2014 - P - 169 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of VERNON

F. DOWLING of Peru, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on September 4, 2014 to Diane Podolak of 907 - 31st Street, Peru, IL 61354 and Carol Ann Hanson of 16324 Elm Creek Lane, Lakeville, MN 55044, as Co-Executors and Representatives, whose Attorney is Lisa Olivero of Olivero & Olivero Law Offices, 1611 Fifth

Street, Peru, IL 613542603. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, in the LaSalle County Courthouse, 119 W. Madison Street, Ottawa, IL 61350, or with the Representative, or both, within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice. If a claim notice

is mailed or delivered personally to a creditor of the decedent, the creditor’s claim may be filed within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of this notice, or within six (6) months from the date of first publication, whichever is later. Any claim not filed within the time allowed is barred. Copies of a claim filed

with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the Attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed with the Clerk of the Court. Andrew F. Skoog Circuit Clerk LaSalle County Court House 119 West Madison St. Ottawa, IL 61350 ATTORNEY LISA OLIVERO

Olivero & Olivero Law Offices Attorneys for the Estate 1611 Fifth Street Peru, IL 61354-2603 Phone (815) 224-2030 Fax (815) 224-2900 Published in the Tonica News Sept. 12, 19 and 26, 2014.

ORDINANCE The Lostant Fire Protection District Board of Trustees will hold its annual hearing on its 2014-2015 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance on Wednesday, October 29th, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. at the Lostant Fire House, 101 East First Street, Lostant, Illinois. Copies of the proposed Budget and Appropriation

Ordinance are available for inspection at the Lostant Firehouse, the Illini State Bank of Lostant, and the Lostant Post Office. Published in the Tonica News Sept. 19, 26 and Oct. 3, 2014.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION

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