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Fall means car/deer accidents By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com

Many people welcome the signs of fall — cooler weather, shorter days and farmers back in the field. However one sign of fall that drivers often forget to look for is deer. According to the Illinois State Police, more than 20,000 deer are involved in accidents with drivers each year. Fall is where deer are more of a hazard than in other seasons. With farmers in the field, deer lose their summer cover and will often move over roadsides to either wooded areas or fields that have yet to be picked. With that, the ratio of deer to car accidents always rises in the fall, as deer seek a new resting place. State police also note other common places for deer to gather are in wooded and low lying areas. However with deer season starting, movement of panicked deer out of hunting areas are a danger drivers should be wary of. Tom Micetich, Illinois Department of Natural Resources deer project manager, shared the news the number of collisions is much lower than the peak year of 2004, when the Illinois Department of Transportation recorded 25,847 motor vehicle-deer accidents. In

2013, that number was 15,328. Most rural residents are aware deer accidents happen all year. State Farm Insurance has calculated the chance of hitting a deer in Illinois is 1 in 211. State police have noted, however, that dawn and dusk are the most common times for these types of accidents to happen. Residents also need to remember just because the deer have crossed should not mean they are done with their wandering. They oftentimes will easily walk, run or jump right back into the road they just crossed. An additional hazard is for drivers who habitually use low beam headlights on the road. A deer on average is only visible within 150 feet or so of the headlights. This drastically cuts a driver’s reaction time to avoid an accident. According to the state police, some of the best ways to avoid a deer is to stay in your lane, slow down and brake properly. Slamming on brakes is not advised unless contact has already been made. Experts note while a deer can severely damage an automobile, drivers and their passengers often walk away with minimal injuries. State police encourage drivers to be vigilant on the roadway, never forgetting that deer are out there.

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New LaSalle County Museum Executive Director Ron Bluemer holds the photo of a young boy who worked in the coal mines during the early 1900s. The photo is part of the Cherry Mine Disaster Museum Exhibit Bluemer was able to get on permanent loan to the museum. “Coal was big in this area, and nothing had as much of an impact in this area as the Cherry Mine,” Bluemer said. He said getting the exhibit to the museum was his first priority in his new position.

Cherry comes to Utica A new home for the Cherry Mine Disaster exhibit By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com

UTICA — Some people look forward to retirement — a chance to finally relax from the daily work routine and take it easy. Granville’s Ron Bluemer is not one of those people. Recently retired as a history teacher at Illinois Valley Community College and formerly a teacher at Putnam County High School, Bluemer

was offered — and eagerly accepted — a position as executive director at the LaSalle County Museum. His first accomplishment was getting the Cherry Mine Disaster museum exhibit out of storage from Chicago and on permanent loan to the museum. “Peg Rondi of rural Mark, one of the first to graduate from my class at Putnam County, saved this from destruction with the understanding if another museum wanted

to take it on, she would see they got a portion of it, at least,” Bluemer said. “I talked to her, and she said this was going to be a more-or-less permanent loan. They’ve been looking for a place to house the collection for years. They want us to have it.” Bluemer published a book about the Cherry Mine Disaster in 2007 — one of 13 books he’s written so far — and so has a passion about sharing the stories of that fateful day in 1909 and the lives of coal miners of that period in general. As part of that, Bluemer has plans for the building recently

purchased by the museum, which will house the exhibit. “I’m going to build a coal mine in the basement,” he said. “It’ll look like a mine shaft with parts of the exhibit down here and some actual coal. I’ve got one of the old gas lamp hats they used. We’ll let people go down with no light other than that. Won’t it be neat to see what it was really like?” The exhibit consists of photos of coal miners both locally and nationwide. The photos are printed on a heavy linen and show

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Tonica High School Alumni donates to TGS Foundation By Dixie Schroeder news@tonicanews.com

TONICA — The Tonica High School Alumni recently held its annual banquet at the Oglesby Elks. During the business meeting, the members voted to make a donation of $1,000 to the Tonica Vol. 141 No. 32 One Section - 8 Pages

Grade School (TGS) Foundation. The TGS Foundation exists to support the education of Tonica Grade School students. Teachers communicate with Superintendent/ Principal John Suarez to let him know what their classroom needs are. The TGS Foundation then steps in to help when regular school money is

not enough. Treasurer Al Stremlau noted the donations are made after a thorough review of educational needs at the school. “We are going to gather together teachers’ requests. There is also a project that was discussed at the last TGS Foundation meeting — math apps (applications) were one thing we talked

about,” Stremlau said. “The foundation also bought some math applications for the sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade iPads. They are also looking at the conditions of the science labs. There is a need for new equipment and new hands-on activities. The new Common Core standards are pushing that. We don’t need

a mandate from the government to tell us what we should do well for kids, you know? We do need to have some serious consideration about the quality of our science labs because they haven’t been updated since the high school deactivated,” Suarez said. Suarez believes the work the foundation does

is strongly beneficial for the students. “The kids are worth it. It’s about an investment in the kids. The foundation is vital. Not even just important, but vital, and the donations of the alumni are so appreciated. If you look at the condition of the school,

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Correction

Keeping your joints healthy

In the Oct. 3 edition of the Tonica News story, “Test your knowledge,” the question reader was incorrectly identified. The correct reader will be Tonica Superintendent John Suarez. There will also be 10 rounds of questions, not eight. The Tonica News regrets the errors.

By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com

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Tonica High School Alumni Foundation member Mary Ellen Goodbred (second from left), presents a check to Alan Stremlau (third from left), treasurer of the Tonica Grade School Foundation. Also at the presentation was Tonica Grade School Superintendent John Suarez (left) and Tonica High School Alumni Chairman Larry Goodbred (right).

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you can see how much the town cares, the alumni care. It is really a community school,” Suarez said. “We are grateful and very fortunate to have the help we get here.” Larry Goodbred, Tonica High School Alumni chairman, is thankful the community supports the

Cherry From Page 1 not only a slice of life of the coal miner, but also the events of the tragic Nov. 13, 1909, accident which took the lives of 259 men and boys. It was not unusual for young boys to work the mines, especially in rural areas. Boys as young as 11 years old were in the mines at Cherry. Among the photos of the exhibit are photos of youngsters covered in coal dust who were likely still in grade school. “My idea is, if the Cherry museum wants to borrow a piece, we can loan it out to them, but this will be the central repository for them,” Bluemer said. “Many of the guys who worked there were from LaSalle County or Mark. Mr. Cherry was in Standard at the time and had to

efforts of both groups. “I’ve been on this board several years and my wife has too. We have the board behind us (in Tonica Grade School across from the office) that honors these people. Like John said, the community supports us very well. This was brought up at the alumni banquet, and they supported it. I mean it was just like, ‘How much money do you want?’ That’s

how people are there,” Goodbred said. “We lost our high school, but they have been very supportive of our grade school.” “Someone asked me one time,” Suarez said. “Why don’t you get rid of that stone that marks and honors the high school? Well, we don’t want to get rid of that. It is not like we want to forget those people ... they are very important to us.”

get in his horse and buggy and drive up there when he heard because he didn’t know what was happening.” Long before he started writing his book, Bluemer was able to talk to one of the survivors of the disaster, who was a young boy when it happened. “Can you imagine what it was like to live through that?” he said. “What a miracle.” Bluemer visited the exhibit many times in the past and is surprised at the breadth of the collection. “There are things here I never saw when I went to Springfield,” he said. “It’s just amazing.” The building that will house the exhibit was recently purchased by the museum. Located just south of the canal that winds through town, the building used to be a hardware store. As well as the Cherry Mine exhibit, Blue-

mer plans to use a section of the main floor for an exhibit of military uniforms and memorabilia of wars and armed conflicts from 1900 on. “I got these jewelry cases I’m reworking,” he said. “They’ll hold uniforms and medals and other items. The alcove over there will have some mannequins in uniform as well.” Before the display can go up, Bluemer has the unenviable task of cataloging the collection. He’s hoping to get some community volunteers to help, especially high school students who need community service hours to graduate. “I like to help kids who show knowledge and leadership that might not normally get recognized,” Bluemer said. “Not the jocks or the kid who gets all of the scholarships, but the ones who show a determination to work without being in the spotlight.”

TRIVIA NIGHT Saturday, Oct. 18th

Jim Pettit of Granville is no stranger to knee replacement. He’s had two knee surgeries in less than a decade, and he noticed a big difference between the two. “I had my first knee replacement done in 2006, and I can compare between then and now,” Pettit, a recent knee-replacement patient, said. “When I had it done then, it was under a different situation. I was still working, and my wife was working. I had the surgery — which went well, but my problem was I didn’t have anyone at home to (push me) to do the therapy. I would have to go to therapy three times a week. “Now, they do it differently. This time, they set it up for April 6, and in early March, I was in Ottawa, and I got a phone call,” Pettit said. “The doctor called, and he said, ‘Jim, we want to do the surgery Monday.’ I said, ‘What about all these things I was supposed to do to prepare for this?’ ‘You’ll get this check-up this afternoon and your dentist already checked you out and you’re fine. Just come in Monday at 8 o’clock.” Pettit kept a journal of his second surgery. In it, when comparing this surgery to his first, he noted, “This joint replacement was much easier, smoother and painless.” National Bone and Joint Health Awareness Week is Oct. 12-20. As people quickly learn when they are having problems with their knees, sometimes the joints and muscles in the human body can deteriorate to the point where surgery becomes necessary. Orthopedic surgery used to be a process that took a long time to prepare for and a longer time to recover from, but things have changed. Orthopedic implants have taken a giant step over the years and have become

much more sophisticated and more user-friendly. According to a recent study published by the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 792,449 new hips and knees had been implanted in Americans less than ten years ago. However by the year 2020, it is estimated that this number will rise to 2.1 million. The procedures have evolved, allowing a shorter recovery time for patients. Using fine-detail imaging equipment, orthopedic surgery has created recovery that scars less and allows patients to get back on their feet a lot sooner. Implants now are often custom-made as well, assuring an easier transition to the new joint. Patients with joint pain learn from their doctors the pain comes from a lifetime of wear and tear on the cartilage. This cartilage is tissue that normally gives frictionless, painless motion in a joint. With deterioration over time, doctors often see boneon-bone wear when they perform these surgeries and note bone spurs have built up. This is the main cause of the pain which a patient experiences. This pain often causes a person to exercise less, which usually leads to weight gain. According to a 2005 study by the journal Arthritis and Rheumatism, a single pound is worth four pounds on your knee. The same study noted losing ten pounds reduces the compressive load on the knees by 48,000 pounds each mile. Many studies have also found staying active significantly improves the musculoskeletal system and overall health, sometimes decreasing the overall effects of aging. The combination of proper diet and moderate exercise can improve your muscular system which supports the skeletal system in the body, which helps develop stronger joints. That can eliminate the need for surgery altogether.

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Obituaries Lawrence Fleming

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Eighth-graders Jacki Wilson (left) and Megan Wiesbrock, along with their parents, were recognized during halftime of the last game of the season.

Comets girls’ basketball finishes season By Leslie Smith

Special to the Tonica News

LOSTANT — The Lostant Comets girls’ basketball finished their 2014-15 season. Mark Nowakowski was the coach again this year. Lostant had seven girls on the team: Megan Wiesbrock, Jacki Wilson, Chelsie Shawback, Maheah Mertes, Sydney Miller, Makayla Ritko and Makenzie Chambers. The girls had a great season. Their final home game against Deer Park was held on Sept. 30, which was also eighth-grade night for girls’ basketball. Megan Wiesbrock and Jacki Wilson were the two eighth-graders this year; they were recognized with their parents at halftime.

TONICA — Lawrence “Larry” R. Fleming, 73, of rural Tonica died Friday, Oct. 3, 2014, at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru. Larry was born June 25, 1941, in Kewanee to Ray and Vivian (Reed) Fleming. He married Diane “Darlene” Skutt on April 20, 1968, at Mt. Palatine. He graduated from Tonica High School. He served in Fleming U.S. Army in the 1st Infantry “Big Red 1” during Vietnam. He was a self-employed farmer and truck driver. He was a member of the LaSalle County Farm Bureau. He was an outstanding athlete and was scouted by Kansas City Athletics. Larry was a tissue donation participant. Survivors include his wife, Darlene Fleming of rural Tonica; one son, Michael Fleming of rural Tonica; one daughter Laurie Brester of Mt. Palatine; one sister, Diane Mekley (Chuck Merdian) of Magnolia; and two grandchildren, Brooklyn and Maxwell Brester of Mt. Palatine. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Celebration of Life was held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville. Military honors were conducted. Burial will be private at a later date. Online condolences may be made to Larry’s family at www.dcfunerals.com.

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TONICA — Lois E. Swift, 89, of Tonica died at 9:34 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, in Manor Court of Peru. She was born Sept. 5, 1925, to Arthur and Florence (Gaede) Hepner. She married Philip F. Swift on Jan. 20,1944. Lois was a member of Tonica United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women’s Club and Thursday Club. She had a love of horses and, along with her husband, were members of Putnam County Belles and Beaus Square Dance Club. She was a homemaker and enjoyed helping her husband with the farm. She is survived by two daughters, Alice Miller of Ottawa and Susan (Peter) Hollingworth of Brooklyn, N.Y.; one son Randall (Robin) Swift of Tonica; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on Aug. 21, 2008; and two daughters, Diane and Cynthia Swift. Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, in the Hurst Funeral Home in Tonica with the Rev. Mark Nowakowski officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Tonica. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services Monday, Oct. 6, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Fairview Cemetery Fund. Online condolences may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.hurstfuneralhomes.com. • The deadline for obituaries is 9 a.m. each Monday.

Immanuel Lutheran to host spaghetti supper Photo contributed

The Lostant Comets girls’ basketball season has come to an end. Members of the team are (kneeling) Chelsie Shawback; (second row, from left) Makayla Ritko, Sydney Miller, Makenzie Chambers and Maheah Mertes; and (back row) coach Mark Nowakowski, Megan Wiesbrock and Jacki Wilson.

PERU – The Immanuel Lutheran Church is hosting a spaghetti supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 11 at the church.

The supper will include spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and a beverage. Tickets are available at the door. Adult prices are

$7 while children ages 3 to 10 are $5. Children under 3 eat for free. Carry-outs are available for an additional .50 cents per order.

Meeting calendar Oct. 13 Lostant Village Board, 7:30 p.m., Lostant Village Hall.

Oct. 15 Tonica Grade School Board, 7 p.m., Tonica Grade School library.

Toastmasters Club open house PERU — The Illinois Valley Toastmasters Club is hosting an open house on Oct. 16 for curious individuals who want to see what the Toastmasters Club has to offer them. Doors open at 6 p.m. A sample meeting, including speeches, evaluations, as well as a table topics session which helps members learn to think quickly, will be demonstrated from

6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Toastmasters is an international organization designed to provide a supportive and positive learning experience that empowers members to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. The club is especially beneficial to those seeking to advance

their job skills and adapt to leadership positions in their companies. The open house will be at 1305 Sixth St. in Peru (IVCH building, east of St. Mary’s Catholic; enter through west door, parking available in lot off Seventh Street). For more information, visit www. toastmasters.org or call Rachel Snell at 815-8306381.

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IVCC group stands against domestic violence OGLESBY — Students from Illinois Valley Community College’s Human Services Program have created a group called Project Awareness to take a stand against domestic violence. Teaming up with A Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Service (ADV/SAS)

and Freedom House, the group has events planned in October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. From Oct. 1 through 14, community members can place ribbons in drop boxes at Granville, Hennepin, Peru, Streator, Otta-

wa, Oglesby, Princeton and LaSalle libraries for individuals remembered, honored and still struggling against domestic violence. Project Awareness will host a Domestic Violence Tree and guest speaker at 6 p.m. Oct. 15 in Room CTC

125. This event is open to the community, and anyone who placed a ribbon in a drop box is encouraged to attend. For information, contact Jean Batson-Turner, human services program coordinator at 815-2240268.

LaSalle Library news Food and history combine in program At 6 p.m. Oct. 14, the LaSalle Public Library will host food historian Cynthia Clampitt and her presentation, “Yo, Ho, Ho and a Bottle of Rum.” Clampitt’s unusual program will provide the audience with historic and amazing connections between history and rum production. What is the connection between rum and the pirates of the Caribbean? How was rum involved in uniting the 13 American Colonies, and why did it figure as one of the issues that led to the American Revolution? What are the origins of this widely-enjoyed drink, and how did it become intrinsic to the Atlantic slave trade? How is rum related to coffee, tea, and chocolate, and how did it lead to a revolt in Australia? And, more recently, how did prohibition actually help promote rum sales? This program will take participants on a worldwide journey of rum and its sweet, cruel and fascinating history. Clampitt is a popular speaker and award-winning writer. Her areas of interest include travel, culture and

food history. She is currently a Road Scholar with the Illinois Humanities Council. This program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the library at 815-223-2341. Funding for this program was made possible by the Illinois Humanities Council, an independent, nonprofit state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Preschool Storytime Express resumes Preschool Storytime Express will be at 11:45 a.m. Oct. 14, 21 and 28 at the LaSalle Public Library. It is ideal for children ages 3 to 5 and their adult caregivers. Preschool Storytime Express is a fun 30-minute weekly program designed as a storytime literacy activity, a preschool craft time, and as an occasion to provide children with positive and enjoyable library experiences. Storytime Express is well-suited both to the short attention span of preschoolers and the busy schedules of parents. Registration is not required but

always appreciated. For more information, call the library at 815-2232341.

Dia de Los Muertos program At 6 p.m. Oct. 23, the LaSalle Public Library will host folk musician and artist, Anna Stange, when she leads a workshop that is both entertaining and educational. Especially for children 8 years old and up, this fun, cultural, and creative event will introduce participants to “The Day of the Dead,” a popular Mexican family celebration of the lives of one’s ancestors. Plaster cast mask-making is the first part of this unique two-hour workshop. While the plaster elements dry, the participants will learn more about the festival. Participants then will use tempera paints and other materials to decorate their masks. Registration is required; space is limited. Registration will be open through Oct. 16. Children under the age of 8 years may not participate this year. For more information or to register, call 815-223-2341.

Menus Lostant Grade School Breakfast Oct. 13 — No school. Oct. 14 — Donut, string cheese, yogurt, cereal, fruit, juice and milk. Oct. 15 — Cereal bar and yogurt, cereal, fruit, juice and milk. Oct. 16 — Breakfast burrito, yogurt, cereal, fruit, juice and milk. Oct. 17 — Yogurt parfait, toast, yogurt, cereal, fruit, juice and milk. Lunch Oct. 13 — No school. Oct. 14 — Pork chop, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, strawberries, milk. Oct. 15 — Chicken alfredo, mixed vegetables, mandarin oranges, breadsticks, milk. Oct. 16 — Ham and au gratin potatoes, peas, strawberry shortcake, milk. Oct. 17 — Spaghetti, lettuce salad, breadsticks, applesauce, milk.

Tonica Grade School Breakfast Oct. 13 – No school. Oct. 14 – Mini pancakes, cereal, yogurt or toast, fruit, juice, milk. Oct. 15 – Scrambled eggs, cereal, yogurt or toast, fruit, juice, milk. Oct. 16 – French toast sticks, cereal, yogurt or toast, fruit, juice, milk. Oct. 17 – Bagel, cereal, yogurt, English muffin or toast, fruit, juice, cream cheese, milk. Lunch Oct. 13 – No school. Oct. 14 – Cheese Bosco sticks, marinara sauce, steamed broccoli, carrots, fruit, Teddy Grahams, milk. Oct. 15 – Chili, bread bowl, cheese cup and crackers or PBJ, green beans, fruit, pudding, milk. Oct. 16 – Roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, veggie/fruit bar, dinner roll, milk. Oct. 17 – Taco in bag, refried beans, fruit, milk, salad dressings.

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The Editorial Page The Tonica News Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

Publisher

Editor

Civil War? What Civil War? “History is written by the victors.” Winston Churchill (rumored, not proven). I used to believe that was the case. It made sense, especially in ancient history when invading countries would abolish the writings and religions of the conquered and do their best to erase the culture. These days, it’s written by the school boards; or at least a school board. In Jefferson County in Colorado — which basically takes up Denver as well, but they have a different school district — the school board will be voting on a motion that will direct the history teachers to place COMMENTARY an emphasis on teaching only the sections that would “promote a citizenship, patriotism, essentials and benefits of the free-market system, respect for authority and respect for individual rights.” The sections shouldn’t “encourage or condone civil disorder, social strike or disregard of the law.” Periods of civil unrest are to be avoided, if not left off of the curriculum entirely — I’d love to see the chapter of American history from 1861 to 1865, according to the school board. As a result of this odd decision, more than 1,000 high school students — who apparently know whitewash when they see it — have walked out of class in protest. The proposal comes from recently-elected board member Julie Williams — part of the board’s conservative majority, all of which were elected in November. Her reasoning is unique to say the least. “There are things we may not be proud of as Americans,” she said. “But we shouldn’t be encouraging our kids to think that America is a bad place.” Let me take a time out for a moment to point something out. Historically, America is a bad place. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying we’re all evil people; but our history is full of events that can certainly be construed as evil. The Trail of Tears. The taking of Native American land and relocating those people to the least habitable place in the country. Slavery (which, granted, is a practice we brought with us from England and western Europe). Kent State. All of these events were perpetrated by our government or our citizens. We are also the only nation that has used a nuclear weapon against another country. And when we did, it wasn’t a military site we nuked. It was two civilian populations. If any other nation did any of these, we’d be in there in full military force. Ignoring these events is equivalent to the Nationalist Party of Germany’s indoctrination policies 70 years ago. I’m sure you remember how that worked out. If not, ask a World War II vet. Yet we’ve done good things, too. Part of living in a country — any country — is knowing its history — accepting the bad with the good. Nations that don’t, often have a tendency to bring their “perfect” societies onto others rather forcefully. Patriotism is taking the bad with the good. Refusing to accept your country has committed crimes against humanity is fanaticism. And hubris. And just plain ignorant. Tonica News Staff Writer Ken Schroeder can be reached at kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com.

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First Amendment “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” Constitution of the United States, 1789

First Person Bob LeGrand City: Normal. Where did you grow up: Channahon. Family: Mom, Dad and two brothers. Pets: Two small, old dogs. Occupation: Web developer/IT support at TGS. What is the last song you listened to: “The Ecstasy of Gold” by Ennio Morricone (That song from “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”). What is the last book you read: “Anathem” by Neal Stephenson. What is the last TV show you watched: “Drunk History.” If you were stranded on a desert island and could have just one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: Mac n’ cheese. What is your favorite local restaurant: The Rock (in Normal).

Bob LeGrand If you were stranded on a desert island and could only take one thing with you, what would it be: A working, solar-powered satellite phone.

What is your favorite thing about the city you live in: I like that Normal’s population and level of activity fluctuate wildly throughout the year.

If someone handed you a million dollars, how would you spend it: Hire someone to invest it for me.

If you could change one thing about your town, what would it be: Unlikely, but it’d be nice if zoning would allow me to live in a big ‘ol pole barn right in the middle of town. My dream home is just a decked-out workshop with a cot and a microwave.

People would be surprised to know that you: I have a sewing machine that I use fairly often.

Considerations by Nedda We still have lots of the good weather to enjoy. At this stage of life, I find that weather is there with no control from me, so I relax. Very recently I have been involved with the medical systems and have been to some different facilities and seen many different personnel. First, I appreciate all the training and long hours of studying and tests, lectures, criticism and blame medical people endure just to take care of me throughout the years. I am speaking of all the doctors, dentists and therapists of all kinds; technicians; and maintenance persons. They must deal with all kinds of issues before we even arrive on the scene. Oh, yes, and these folks have families, lives and health problems of their own. Home caregivers need to be included here as well. Now, we come along with our

Nedda Simon COMMENTARY

own issues of pain, fear, frustration, impatience in many degrees and expect all these caregivers to give us 100 percent of attention, effort, time and expertise Let us all consider these things as we interact with these people and be kind. Like us, they are just human beings trying to help us. We sometimes expect miracles from the drugs, and the people who serve us. Of course, we need to feel safe but let’s be flexible. They have to deal with the myriad of problems

we present. I don’t know about you all, but my life is not that well put together, nor is my body. Age becomes a factor, but yet we still want miracles. Don’t you all think that those caregivers want the same outcome? Maybe not miracles, but at least relief for us. I do. Before we present ourselves to these folks, let’s consider some of these circumstances and help them help us. Let us see this as a partnership, working toward the same goal. Take our medicine, do our exercises and try the new skills we are offered. What can it hurt? (Pardon the reference) Don’t forget to be kind when others are trying to serve you. We might get better. Nedda Simon of rural Princeton can be reached at neddasimon@ ymail.com.

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Fake IDs generate consequences To the Editor, As students have returned to college campuses for a new school year, I want to take this opportunity to remind them of the detrimental ramifications that may result from using or possessing a fake driver’s license or identification card. Possessing or using a fake ID is a serious offense and with it comes dire consequences. Many college students who obtain fake IDs do not think of the serious consequences. Their goal may be as simple as getting into bars or purchasing alcohol. Anyone convicted of possessing or using a fraudulent driver’s license or ID card will receive a one-year suspension of his or her driving privileges. In addition, they face up to one to three years in

prison, a mandatory minimum fine of $500 or 50 hours of community service. The Internet has made obtaining fake IDs easier. Overseas companies boast of offering fake IDs for a fee. Unfortunately, some students eager to get fraudulent IDs are falling for this illegal practice and, in so doing, are providing personal information to these disreputable companies. In addition to breaking Illinois law and risking their driving privileges, these students are putting themselves at risk for identity theft. My office is committed to combating the use and manufacture of fake IDs. In 2009, I established the state’s Safe ID Task Force, which is chaired by my office’s Inspector General Jim Burns, former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois. The task force works with local, state and federal agencies to combat fake ID use. Some of these

agencies include police, the FBI, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Illinois driver’s licenses and ID cards contain more than a dozen enhanced security features designed to make them secure and difficult to reproduce. Secretary of State Police experts travel the state training liquor establishments, law enforcement, banks and other commercial entities on how to spot a fake ID. The fact of the matter is, while the fake may look good, those with a trained eye and inexpensive equipment such as a black light or a laser pen can quickly tell the difference. I urge college students and others who are underage to refrain from obtaining fake IDs. The penalties are too severe and will impact their future in a negative way. Jesse White Illinois Secretary of State

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) JOHN BALZARINI, ) DECEASED. ) 2014-P-176 PUBLICATION FOR CLAIMS CLAIM NOTICE Estate of JOHN BALZARINI, Deceased. Notice is given of the death of JOHN BALZARINI of Oglesby, Illinois. Letters of office were issued on September 12, 2014, to ALAN J. BALZARINI, 3547 Greenwood Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, whose attorney is Gerald M. Hunter, 129 W. Walnut Street, Oglesby, IL 61348. Claims against the estate may be filed with the office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, LaSalle County Courthouse, Downtown Courthouse, Ottawa, IL 61350, or with the representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of issuance of letters, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. Andrew Skoog Clerk of the 13th Judicial Circuit Court Ottawa, Illinois Published in the Tonica News Sept. 26, Oct. 3 and 10, 2014.

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OTTAWA, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF ) THE ESTATE OF ) CECELIA C. JAIS, ) DECEASED ) NO. 14-P-6 PUBLICATION NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND HEIRS AT LAW Notice is given to Creditors of the death of Cecelia C. Jais of the City of Peru, County of La Salle and State of Illinois, who died on January 12, 2014. Letters of Office were issued to CHARLES W. HELMIG III ,1824 4th Street, Peru, Illinois 61354 by Second Supplemental Order admitting will to probate on September 16, 2014 as Executor, whose attorneys are JAMES M. HELMIG, 1824 Fourth Street, Peru, Illinois, 61354. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk, Circuit Court, in the La Salle County Courthouse, Ottawa, Illinois 61350, or with the representatives, or both, on or before March 31, 2015 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 be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. NOTICE IS GIVEN TO LINDA JAIS, LOIS JAIS, and LAURA JAIS who are stated in the Petition filed in the above proceeding to Admit the Will to Probate, as heirs at law that a Second Supplemental Order was entered by the Court on September 16th , 2014, admitting the Will to Probate. Within 42 days after the effective date of the Second Supplemental Order admitting the will to probate you may file a petition with the court to require formal proof of the will by the testimony of the attesting witnesses in open court or other evidence as provided in the Probate Act, Section 6-21(755ILCS5/6-21). You also have the right Under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act (755ILCS5/8-1) to contest the validity of the will by filing a petition with the court within 6 months after the Second Supplemental Order admitting the will to probate. GIVEN this 19th day of September A.D., 2014. CHARLES W. HELMIG III EXECUTOR OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF CECELIA C. JAIS, DECEASED JAMES M. HELMIG Attorney for Executor 1824 4th St. Peru, IL 61354 (815) 223-0131 Published in the Tonica News Sept. 26, Oct. 3 and 10, 2014.

DELINQUENT TAX LIST LASALLE COUNTY (Note - Because tax payments may have been received by this office after copy was forwarded to the newspapers, names of certain people who have paid their taxes will appear on this list.) AMOUNTS SHOWN ARE THE AMOUNT FOR TAX ONLY. AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT WILL BE ADDED FOR THE DELINQUENT COSTS. STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ) ss. COUNTY OF LASALLE ) Public notice is hereby given that I, Donald J. Lamps, Treasurer Collector of LaSalle County, in the State of Illinois, aforesaid, will apply to the Circuit Court for the 13th Judicial Circuit, LaSalle County, Illinois on October 28, 2014 for judgement against the lands, lots and mobile homes mentioned and described in the following list for taxes, special assessment, interest and cost due severally thereon, for the year 2013 and previous back taxes for real estate; the year 2014 for mobile homes and for an order to sell said lands, lots and mobile homes for the satisfaction thereof and for a judgement fixing the correct amount of an-y tax paid under protest. Also, that on the 2nd Thursday in November 2014 all the lands and lots, for the sale of which an order shall be made, will be exposed at public sale at the LaSalle County Office Building, in said County, in Ottawa, Illinois, for the amount of taxes, and special assessments and cost due thereon. Said tax sale will commence at the hour of 9:00 o’clock on the said 13th day of November, 2014, and continue until all lands and lots are sold or offered for sale. /s/Donald J. Lamps LaSalle County Treasurer and Ex-Officio County Collector EDEN 25-03-406-000 PLOCH, GEORGE V/MARY 2,412.30 25-04-300-001 OLSON, PATRICE W 288.65 25-04-300-004 OLSON, PATRICE W 380.85 25-04-300-005 OLSON, PATRICE W 2,685.52 25-04-321-000 OLSON, PATRICE W 1,749.05 25-05-218-000 TONDI, MARK/PAMELA 2,919.49 25-08-203-005 JONES, STANLEY W 1,555.06 25-08-204-004 REASKA, TODD A 2,199.79 25-08-205-001 REASKA, TODD 75.19 25-08-205-002 REASKA, TODD 65.08 25-08-205-003 REASKA, TODD 442.36 25-08-210-009 TURCZYN, JUSTIN M 141.10 25-09-101-005 PATAROZZI, GENO 303.51 25-09-101-013 KENNY, DANIEL L 1,313.10 25-09-103-014 HAMLIN JR, WALTER F 714.92 25-09-105-008 SCHLESINGER, TODD & GUYNN, T 1,851.64 25-09-107-009 FOUTS, FRANK R 585.50 25-09-108-002 OSENKARSKI, CARRIE A/TROY A 562.62 25-09-108-004 HIGHT, ANTHONY P 560.16 25-09-111-003 RUTGENS, STEVEN K 430.59 25-09-111-011 RUTGENS, STEVEN K 2,207.52 25-09-112-002 BOND, DIXIE 828.98 25-09-119-000 SALKE, DENNIS D / LEONARD W 941.83 25-23-433-000 ALLEMAN, ROY 26.94 25-25-101-004 JOHNSON, DOUGLAS J 887.91 25-25-119-018 YERUSKI, ANDREA S 1,446.96 25-25-202-000 BROOKER, DAVID-KALINA 1,550.64 25-26-206-022 HICKS, WILLIAM / MELISSA A 1,597.26 25-26-206-023 HICKS, WILLIAM / MELISSA A 73.83 25-26-408-000 KERRY, MARGIE F 2,824.89 25-31-201-000 HENKEL, WILLIAM C 1,612.30 25-31-402-000 HENKEL, WILLIAM C 1,540.30 25-31-404-000 HUGHES, JACK W 2,192.15 Total Delinquent $38,967.99 VERMILLION 26-09-306-000 BROOKER, DAVID E / KALINA M 4,643.63 26-18-412-000 FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION 2,132.86 26-26-305-000 BORNEMAN FAMILY TRUST #1 1,557.75 26-27-101-000 JANZ, JERALD / JEAN 3,186.92 26-29-202-000 DUNCAN, RUSSELL L 2,139.17 26-33-104-000 QUAKA, CHRISTOPHER L 704.59 Total Delinquent $14,364.92 HOPE 30-05-406-000 WOODLAND WATER COMPANY 1,705.53 30-09-403-000 SELL, JACOB 515.90 30-16-101-000 WOODLAND WATER CO 1,576.26 30-16-105-000 KERRY, MARGIE ESTATE 880.11 30-20-101-000 DOSE, RONALD 408.48 30-20-102-000 DOSE, RONALD 1,000.27 30-21-303-000 VALDEZ, YESENIA 970.87 30-24-108-001 BRECKENRIDGE, VIVIAN M 430.51 30-24-110-003 DOSE, HELEN E 367.46 30-24-110-005 ROEHRIG, GRALIN/KATHY 464.80 30-24-114-007 KIERCZYNSKI, CAROL 3,216.35 30-24-118-007 VIETTI, ANTHONY-SANDRA 1,399.49 30-24-119-010 ROCKEY, CAROLEE E 1,271.33 30-24-122-013 SHULL, GABRIEL J 619.41 30-24-127-002 BURCAR, BRIAN/CYNTHIA 1,391.30 30-24-205-006 DOSE, ROBERT 140.49 30-24-205-007 DOSE, ROBERT 140.49 30-24-205-008 DOSE, ROBERT-HELEN 140.49 30-24-205-009 DOSE, ROBERT-HELEN 140.49 30-24-205-010 DOSE, RONALD/SHERRY 3,435.60 30-24-206-010 LYONS, CODY J 549.48 30-24-209-010 MERTES, DAN 782.55 30-24-210-010 WETTER, MATTHEW L 1,877.90 30-24-211-003 BRANDNER, KEVIN / SUSAN 1,278.86 30-24-304-002 ROEHRIG, JARETT A 217.90 30-24-304-005 DESPINIS, JOHNNY G / ANGELA M 1,313.06 30-24-306-009 DOSE, RONALD / SHERRY 470.97 30-24-306-010 POWELL, FRANK-SANDRA 1,419.29 30-24-315-011 DOSE, RONALD W / CHRISTOPHER W 1,183.73 30-25-104-000 DOSE, CHRISTOPHER W 83.27 30-25-108-000 DOSE, RONALD 136.18 30-29-102-000 FIELDS, DANNY O-MYRNA 509.08 30-34-201-000 STASELL, MARK W/LAURIE J 2,782.96 Total Delinquent $32,820.86 RICHLAND 31-03-201-010 DURDAN, ANNA MARIE 419.96 31-07-103-000 CATE, CLARA/DOYLE 467.20 31-07-403-000 CAIN, BRIAN / BETSY 739.93 31-15-209-000 SHAWBACK, JASON L 1,090.49 31-28-201-000 MC CLENNING, LLOYD H 1,534.11 31-29-408-000 STASELL, JON-DENISE 6,984.86 Total Delinquent $11,236.55 Published in the Tonica News Oct. 10, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NORTH CENTRAL BANK ) an Illinois banking corporation, ) Plaintiff, ) VS ) SHEILA HAMMERS, UNITED STATES OF ) AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND ) NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS ) Defendants. ) 2014-CH-07 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure of the above Court, entered by the Court on July 17, 2014 in the aboveentitled cause, the following described real estate, to-wit: The North Half of Lots 7 and 8 in Block 5 in the Town of Tonica, in LaSalle County, Illinois. Common address: 109 S. Wequash, Tonica, Illinois 61370 PIN: 25-25-115-007 will be offered for sale and sold at public venue on the 20th day of October, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., at the Sheriff’s Office, LaSalle County Courthouse, 707 E. Etna Road, Ottawa, Illinois. The Judgment amount is $69,222.35. The real estate is residential real estate. Sale terms: The bid amount including the judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the Sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information contact the Plaintiff’s Attorney: Ryan J. Anderson Attorney for Plaintiff Reg. # 06288950 611 Second Street, PO Box 174 (309)364-2354 FAX: (309)364-9340 Published in the Bureau County Republican Sept. 26, Oct. 3 and 10, 2014. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY – OTTAWA, ILLINOIS ILLINI STATE BANK, A State Banking ) Corporation, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) Eugene Baker, CitiFinancial Services, Inc., ) Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, ) Collection Professionals, Inc., ) Unknown Owners, Non-Record Claimants, ) And Unknown Tenants/Occupants, ) Defendants. ) Case No. 2013-CH-198 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above cause on May 27, 2014 the Sheriff of LaSalle County will hold a sale on October 29, 2014 commencing at 11:00 a.m. at the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Department, 707 Etna Road, Ottawa, Illinois 61350, to sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Lot Seven (7) in Block Twenty-one (21) in Assessor’s Plat of a portion of Section Twenty-Five (25) in Township ThirtyThree (33) North, Range One (1) East of the Third Principal Meridian, excepting and reserving, however, the coal and other minerals underlying the surface thereof, and the right to mine and remove the same. Tax Parcel No: 18-25-306-007 Common address known as 428 Hayden Avenue, Oglesby, Illinois 61348 This real estate is improved with a single family residence. The Sale Terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property as described above is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, and special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and Continued on 7

7 Classifieds Friday, October 10. 2014 • The Tonica News • 7 999 • Legal Notices Continued from 6 without recourse to the Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the

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