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Serving Tonica for 40 years Tonica Ambulance started in January 1975

By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com

TONICA — Forty years ago this month, Tonica residents started feeling

a little safer. The Tonica Volunteer Fire Department purchased its first ambulance and made its first call in January 1975.

“The fire department from many years back pro-

vided oxygen, which they called first aid, in the rescue van. The ambulances had to come out of Peru, and the route was to LaSalle to Oglesby to here, and it took them a long time, which sent up flags saying, ‘This isn’t working,’” said TVFD information officer Rick Turri. “When Peru’s ambulance came, which

was IPS, the same thing kind of continued, but they had the more modern ambulances and EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians). But they didn’t know the area. More than half a dozen times, they went past the address.

“Gary Huss was one of the main drivers as far as getting a service here, and

Frangenberg served for 23 years, Doug Grieve for 28, Bells Hiltabrand for 31, Huss for 22, Jim Ott for 29 years and James Sluder for 27 years.

The ambulance cost $23,000 in 1975, approximately $101,000 in today’s economy. Most of the

some of the other guys got on board and made it happen,” Turri said.

Huss was the first EMT in the fire department in 1972. Charlene Smith became the first female member of the fire department and served as an EMT. Six members have served as EMTs for more than 20 years; Jerry

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Baby, it’s cold outside!

Left: Sarah Wiesbrook leaves school on Jan. 9. Above: Aiden Hallett (left) and Jordan Paleo take a moment for an impromptu snowball fight on the way home from school. Lostant Grade School was one of the few area school districts who had school all week in the sub-zero temperatures.

Something every woman should know Cervical cancer is largely preventable

By Zita Henneberry Shaw Media Service

January is National Cervical Health Awareness Month which focuses on promoting awareness of diseases of the cervix.

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“Science has put us in a remarkable position to protect women from cervical cancer, but technology is only half the battle,” said American Sexual Health Association (ASHA) President and CEO Lynn Barclay. “It’s imperative we continue efforts that not only promote greater access to health care, but that we also inform women about cervical cancer and the marvelous

means we now have to prevent this disease.”

By the time a woman is showing symptoms, it’s too late. There are no early symptoms for cervical cancer. That is why people need to get regular checkups.

The Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program provides free mammograms, breast exams,

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Water (rate) to rise in Lostant All users will pay a flat rate hike across the board

By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com

LOSTANT — Lostant residents will be paying more for their water service soon. The Lostant Village Board voted unanimously to raise the mini-

mum rate for water at its Jan. 12 meeting.

“After careful analysis on my part, the conclusion I came up with was we should raise water prices $10 across the board,” Water and Sewer Supervisor Dave Mertes said. “I thought of this for two reasons. The first is if we’re going to raise it, I’d like to spread the burden around evenly instead of just the big users. The other side is, if they use 2,000 gallons we could raise that $50, but there’s

really no guarantee we’ll collect anything; that kind of scared me with all of the things we have to fix and things we want to replace.”

The fee hike would double the base rate for water from $10 to $20 a month.

The fee would still cover the first 2,000 gallons of usage per household, which board member Jack Immel said is more than fair.

“I like the idea of the

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January is Thyroid Awareness Month

By Dixie Schroeder news@tonicanews.com

The New Year has rolled around, and many people will select a resolution or two to work on to improve their lives.

Resolutions may be good for most, but some people find they struggle with weight loss and exercise.

One of the reasons may be their thyroid.

January is Thyroid Awareness Month. Thyroid issues can develop in two different ways.

A person can have an underactive thyroid or an overactive thyroid. Each of these conditions can cause the body certain health issues that should not be taken lightly.

A low or underactive thyroid can cause a multitude of physical symptoms a person may not pay attention to. But if you are someone with at least three of these symptoms, you need to see your family doctor sooner than later.

One of the symptoms is fatigue. Are you tired all the time? Do you get a good night’s sleep and still feel sluggish or want to nap during the day? Is your hair and skin dry?

Are your nails brittle, and do they break easy? An under active thyroid can cause the body to react this way.

Other symptoms of underactive thyroid include constipation, low pulse rate or an unexpected weight gain. People who have low thyroid can be intolerant to cold temperatures and often suffer from depression. If you have a low thyroid, you will often see a swelling in the lower part of your neck as well.

If you have the opposite problem, you may have a high or overactive thyroid. This issue brings a different set of symptoms a person may see in their body. First off, this condition can cause nervousness and handshaking type tremors. If you have an overactive thyroid, you may have

excessive sweatiness or intolerance to hot temperatures. People with an overactive thyroid will often have diarrhea and lose weight, a lot of weight without even trying.

An overactive or high thyroid will cause a person to have hair loss or thinning hair. A high pulse is also a symptom along with a swelling in the lower part of the neck.

Treatment for thyroid disorder can often be as simple as taking a supplement to even out what your own body cannot manufacture. Other treatment can be more detailed.

Dr. Brandon Musgrave, an otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat specialist) at Illinois Valley Community Hospital explains.

“The thyroid gland is a complex organ located in the lower neck. It is a shield-shaped organ, and the word ‘thyroid’ is derived from the Greek word for ‘shield-like.’ The hormone controls the metabolism of the body, and a fluctuation in its production causes the litany of symptoms mentioned above. There can also be common growths in the gland — benign or malignant — called nodules. Often, a thyroid ultrasound is needed to diagnose them. Suspicious nodules can be needle biopsied to see if they are cancer. If you suspect an overactive or underactive thyroid gland, see your primary care physician right away for a simple blood test. For nodules or goiters (enlarged glands), see an ENT surgeon such as myself for surgical consultation,” Musgrave said.

In the United States, there are one in five people who have issues with their thyroids, according to the American Medical Association. The majority of these people are women. A simple blood test called for by a primary care physician can help diagnose potential issues with thyroid disease.

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The current Tonica Volunteer Fire Department ambulance was purchased in 1999 for $87,000. A new ambulance with the current up-to-date equipment would cost approximately $186,000. Like the fire department itself, the ambulance service — which is celebrating its 40th year of operation this month — is a non-taxing entity and relies on donations and public support for its day-to-day operations and equipment purchases.

Tonica From Page 1 funding came from fundraising activities, the fire department’s fire chief dances and donations from citizens, businesses and government agencies in the Tonica area.

The ambulance had been in service only one day when the first call was received. The ambulance responded to a residence in Tonica at 8 a.m. on a Sunday. The female

Cancer From Page 1 pelvic exams and pap tests for uninsured women.

Women, ages 35 to 65, should take advantage of these programs and make them a priority.

Cervical cancer is now a very preventable and treatable form of cancer thanks to modern technology and vaccinations.

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Lostant From Page 1 guaranteed money, and our water rates are still low,” Immel said. “They still beat the crap out of other towns.”

Village President Fred Hartenbower estimated the village would bring in about $24,000 a year which would be used to make much-needed repairs and updates to the village water system. Mertes had said ear-

patient was transported to St. Mary’s Hospital in LaSalle. The driver was Frangenberg with Huss and Lowell Beenenga as EMTs. Since the beginning, the ambulance service has purchased two additional ambulances; one in 1987 and the most recent in 1999 which cost approximately $87,000 (just more than $123,000 in 2015 dollars). A new ambulance, fully-equipped with the current technology and standard equipment,

would cost the department about $186,000.

Throughout the years, there have been 67 EMTs on the roster, including the 13 currently serving.

There were seven EMTs initially: Dale Bowles, John Felty, Jim Smith and Jim Sons served along with Frangenberg, Huss and Beenenga. The ambulance serves Tonica as well as Leonore, Cedar Point, a portion of the Standard Fire Protection District and the rural areas surrounding each.

Control and Prevention recommends annual cervical cancer screening via Pap test beginning at age 21. An HPV vaccination is available to protect females against the types of HPV that cause most cervical, vaginal and vulvar cancers. While many do not like to hear it, said Cartwright, the HPV vaccine is recommended for 11- and 12-year-old girls. She said girls need the vaccination prior to sexual activity.

According to the National Cervical Cancer Coalition, about 79 million Americans currently have human papillomavirus (HPV), which is a major cause of cervical cancer.

Each year in the United States, about 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and more than 4,000 die as a result.

In both the United States and the world, the disease impacts disproportionately poorer women.

lier the water fees were enough to fix problems as they came up, but not enough to do any preventative maintenance and upkeep.

“I’d really like to start doing something with the water tower. I’d like to get the inside repaired and painted,” Mertes said.

“It’s pretty bad.”

“What I’d like to do is take the extra $2,000 a month and set in a separate account and earmark it for future water projects,” Hartenbower said.

The village is currently in the process of digging a second well, which is required by Illinois Environmental Protection Agency standards.

The board received a request for payment from Layne Christian Co. for $8,592.30 toward work on the well. Digging of the well has already begun, and Public Works Supervisor Mitch McKay told the board the drilling had penetrated a section the board wasn’t sure could be done.

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Jill Smoode talks by phone with a patient undergoing treatment inside a hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber at Illinois Valley Community Hospital.

Smoode named IVCH Wound, Hyperbaric Center’s program director PERU — Registered Nurse Jill Smoode of Granville has been named program director of the Illinois Valley Community Hospital Wound and Hyperbaric Center.

Smoode will be responsible for achieving clinical, operational and financial results at the wound center. She had most recently served as the wound center’s clinical coordinator.

Smoode has been a nurse for 17 years and holds a nursing degree from Illinois Valley Community

College. She began her medical career 22 years ago as a certified nursing assistant at IVCH. The IVCH Wound and Hyperbaric Center provides leading-edge treatments including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, negative pressure therapies, bioengineered tissues and biosynthetics to wound care patients.

Since opening in July 2013, the IVCH Wound Center has treated approximately 500 patients.

The center has so far had

3,400 wound encounters in 2014 alone. Conditions that may indicate the need for advanced wound care include diabetic foot ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, pressure ulcers, skin tears, post-surgical incisions, radiation wounds, burns, traumatic injuries and any wound that has not shown signs of improvement within 30 days.

IVCH is the only hospital in LaSalle and Bureau counties to offer hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

Students see chemistry in action Carus Corporation’s annual National Chemistry Week tour hit 16 area schools this year, bringing science demonstrations to more than 2,000 students.

“I want them to get more experiments and come back again,” said Austin Robinson, an eighth-grader at Northbrook Middle School in Mendota. “I’m thinking I might want to do something with science now.”

More than 40 Carus volunteers visited middle schools in LaMoille, LaSalle, Lostant, Mendota, Oglesby, Ottawa, Peru, Sheridan, Spring Valley, Streator, Tonica, and Utica. The demonstrations featured chemical reactions that foamed, fizzed, steamed, changed color and produced light.

“Our goal is to show

kids that learning can be fun. We want them to show up to science class energized after our visit, knowing that chemistry makes a huge difference in our world, and that local career opportunities in chemistry are waiting for them,” said Sean Davenport, Carus’ technology development manager.

The American Chemical Society dubbed Oct. 19-25 National Chemistry Week. Carus extends the local celebration to more than three weeks, in order to accommodate as many schools as possible.

“Chemistry demonstrations are a long-standing Carus tradition,” said Kegan Pakula, Carus’ communications coordinator. “Carus turns 100 next year, and this is just one of the ways we like to say thank you, each year,

to the region Carus has called home for the last century.”

Carus’ chemistry tour isn’t over yet. For the first time, Carus is expanding its National Chemistry Week celebration beyond schools, bringing a chemistry demonstration to Horizon House in Peru later this month.

Carus Corporation, founded in LaSalle in 1915, is an environmental company that produces and supplies technologies and services for water treatment, soil remediation, and air purification.

Carus Corporation is a member of the American Chemistry Council and participates in the industry’s Responsible Care initiative, sharing a commitment to improve environmental, health, safety and security performance.

Meeting calendar Jan. 19 Tonica Village Board, 7 p.m., Tonica Village Hall.

Jan. 21 Lostant Grade School Board, 6 p.m., Lostant Grade School.

Tonica Grade School Board, 6:45 p.m., Tonica Grade School library.

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TONICA — During the January meeting of the Tonica Volunteer Fire Department, firefighters learned there were nine emergency calls during December, including two fire, one accident, five ambulance and one good intent. There were 168 emergency calls during 2014, which is a new record.

Donations of $100 dollars or over were received during December from a memorial for Ken Baker, a memorial for Curt Ryan, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bruce Steele, Chuck and Edna Schiffbauer, United Methodist Women, Richard and Diane Strack, Leon Killen, Larry and Mary Ellen Goodbred, Dennis Ford and Hickory Grove LLC. The monthly fire department trainings covered a tactical pre-plan of North and South Lowell areas.

Firefighter Jeff Pugh’s NIMS training file has been updated for IS-700 National Incident Management System and ICS300 Intermediate Incident Command Systems.

Through online classes, Lt. James Breit completed training in Injury Prevention

Level 1 and 2, Emergency Driving 1 and 2, Firefighter Survival Level 1 and 2 and Search Large-wide Area Level 1 and 2.

December TVFD EMS training covered extremity injuries. Included in the training were the various types of injuries and the types of splinting or other care required.

Special consideration in pediatric extremity injuries was also covered.

New member orientation for Jason Twardowski was conducted by Chief Stremlau.

Communications have been received from the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s office approving the renewal of the Tonica Fire Station as a training site for fire apparatus engineers, hazardous materials awareness, tactical rescue awareness, basic and advanced firefighter operations and roadway extrication specialist.

Peru River Rescue Station notified the department they have a new amphibious all terrain vehicle available for emergencies.

The new Tonica Fire Department identification badges are being distributed to the members.

TVFD releases year-end report TONICA — During 2014, the Tonica Volunteer Fire Department received 168 emergency calls. There were 97 ambulance, 22 accidents and 49 fire or hazard type calls.

The fire and hazard calls included eight structure fires, two vehicle fires, one field fire, nine mutual aid change of quarters, 13 mutual aid to the scene, four electrical wire hazards, five carbon monoxide odor investigations, one mutual aid hazardous materials, one flooding, four good intent and one winter storm emergency shelter.

There were no civilian deaths or injuries due to fire, but there was one firefighter injury.

The TVFD provided mutual-auto aid to the Leonore, Lostant, Oglesby, Grand Ridge, Cedar Point, Wenona and Utica fire departments and Earlville for a MABAS Box call due to tornado.

The TVFD received mutual-auto aid from the Oglesby, Lostant, and Cedar Point fire departments.

The TVFD Ambulance received mutual aid ambulances from Oglesby Ambulance and Peru Emergency Medical Services.

The TVFD Ambulance received intercept medical upgrades from the Oglesby, Putnam County Emergency Medical Service and Grand Ridge Ambulance Services.

The Tonica Fire Department continues to provide non-tax-supported emergency medical services to Tonica, Leonore, Cedar Point and a portion of the Standard Fire Protection areas. This also includes the rural area surrounding these villages.

The TVFD Emergency Medical Technicians attended numerous monthly trainings this past year. They collectively invested more than 204 hours of EMS training in 2014, plus took part in auto extrication and hazardous materials classes and participated in the IFSI/TVFD burn-down providing rehabilitation for all attending firefighters.

Topics covered in this year’s training included pediatric emergencies and cardiac arrests; system competencies with practicals; medication review, administration and practicals; traumatic emergencies; patient movement devices (Cot, Stair chair); heat-related emergencies; legal and ethical issues in EMD; cardiac defibrillation, AED, CPR and 12 lead EKG;

asthmatic emergencies; airway emergencies and use of airway adjuncts; new EMS protocol review and extremity injuries with practical use of splints and traction devices.

There were additional training opportunities outside of the TVFD sessions that were attended by multiple personnel throughout the year.

TVFD also hosted and instructed an Emergency Medical Technician class.

Members of TVFD and other local fire and EMS departments completed the training, practical exams, hospital clinical time and EMS ride time before they could challenge the State Licensing exam. TVFD added three new EMTs to the roster from this training session.

Fire and rescue trainings available to Tonica Fire Department personnel conducted in Tonica during 2014 included hazardous materials; carbon monoxide standard operating guidelines; small rescue equipment; blood-borne pathogen full class and refresher class; extrication tools; lighting; rescue air bags; Respiratory Policy 1700-1 and 1700-2; introduction to nozzles, fittings and ladders; introduction to thermal imaging camera; rope hose tools; forcible entry; introduction to SCBA use; SCBA search rescue smoke drill with thermal imaging camera; hydrant connections with water tender and pumpers; Fold-a-Tank operations; traffic incident management; town pre-plan, control burn with IFSI, pre-plan Lowell areas and new member orientation.

Outside trainings included fire service dispatch; fire behavior and reading smoke; TransCaer haz-mat class; pre-hospital response to bombing incidents; fire department operations at routine emergencies; wild land firefighting; water rescue operations; swift water rescue technician; rope rescue operations; hose, streams and nozzles; pumper service testing; flash-over simulation; injury prevention; emergency vehicle driving; large area search; firefighter survival; hose testing; pipeline safety; tactical rescue team ropes; anhydrous ammonia; mutual aid tanker operations; advanced auto extrication; school drill and prevention program; tactical rescue team drill MABAS 25 Starved Rock; watercraft technician class and water rescue.

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The Editorial Page The Tonica News Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

Publisher

Editor

From the editor’s desk We survived the deep freeze! Yee-ha! Like most of you, I’m not fond of those brutal temperatures, but in the scope of things, it could always be worse.

Don’t you think? While the temperatures, the blowing snow, the slippery sidewalks, the shoveling ...

(I could go on and on) can get you down, there is a high point to it all. Any guesses?

Since Dec. 21, the days are getting longer! Check out the horizon at about 5 p.m., and you’ll still see some daylight. That’s enough to warm my soul. How about you?

••• Congratulations are in order to the Tonica Volunteer Fire Department, which is celebrating its 40-year anniversary. The department made its first call in January 1975. Wow! That is absolutely wonderful.

And to me, the best part of these wishes is that the department is a volunteer one, which operates successfully and has, no doubt, saved countless lives and been there for your friends and neighbors regardless of what else is going on in those volunteers’ lives.

I bet if you talk to any of the volunteers, they will reluctantly tell you of times when they were in the middle of their child’s birthday party or other famiTerri Simon ly celebration and left to help a complete stranger. They’ll talk about the brutally cold and terribly hot days, when they just wanted the warmth or the coolness of their homes, but left to help someone in need. They probably wouldn’t tell you of all the times they left a fire or an accident scene and laid awake at night thinking about the people who were involved. And I didn’t even mention all the training and other meetings they attend to be the best they can be. And they do so without a penny of compensation for their life-saving efforts.

On behalf of the Tonica News, we applaud and thank you for your efforts, and we wish you countless more years of making the area a safer place to live. Hats off to you, Tonica Volunteer Fire Department!

••• I had a wonderful conversation the other day with a Tonica resident. Previously, she had sent me a letter, expressing some concerns about the newspaper.

I found her name in the telephone book and gave her a call. She wasn’t home, but she did return my call a few days later. I am so glad she did.

Our conversation was important to me. She talked about what she was missing in the Tonica News, your hometown newspaper. After listening, I explained a few things to her about our business. I could hear the respect in her voice, and I hope she heard it in mine.

Together, we then talked about ways we could improve your hometown newspaper. She had great suggestions, and I took a lot of notes. We hung up with kind words, and I urged her to call me back again — even just to chat.

The more I’ve thought about that conversation, the more I’ve felt like I need to extend that same invitation to all residents who read the Tonica News.

You don’t know me very well, and I don’t know you very well. But let’s change that. I want to hear your ideas, your comments, your constructive criticism.

It’s important to me because without your input, we don’t exist. Plain and simple, we publish this newspaper for you.

So please give me a call or send me an email. I can be reached at tsimon@tonicanews.com or by phone at 815-875-4461, ext. 6330.

I’d also like to urge you to please send in your press releases, photos, etc. We’d love to publish them and let readers know what special things your church, your school, your organization are doing. If you send us a photo, make sure you include information about what is going on in the picture, as well as names. We won’t publish your phone number, but it is helpful if we have any questions. You can send your press releases and photos to news@tonicanews. com.

••• I hope 2015 is starting out happy for you. May it be a healthy one, filled with many memory-making moments. Have a great week. And remember ... you are important to me and the Tonica News.

Tonica News Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@tonicanews.com.

First Person Abby Coons Town: Tonica.

Family: Mark, Jennie, Corbin, Conner, Cylie and Jaden.

Pets: Two dogs and a cat, Agnes, Sophie and Angel.

What is the last song you listened to: “Let It Go” from “Frozen.”

What is the last book you read: Facebook, does that count?

What is the last TV show you saw: “Little House.”

If someone stranded you on a deserted island, what would be the meal you would eat forever: Italian beef.

If someone stranded you on a deserted island and you could take only one thing with you, what would it be: My family.

If someone handed you a million dollars, what would you do with it: I would put half in the bank and spend the rest on my family. They do a lot for me.

What is your favorite area restaurant(s): Jalapenos and Chili’s.

Would do you like best about

your hometown: It is small. I like living in a small town.

Would you change anything about your hometown: No.

Faulty first impressions You know that girl you sat next to in math class? The one you just knew was awful? The one you were positive was a priss because she was so cute but would never lower herself to speak to you? Then one day you discovered your mutual love for outdoor walks, everything Harry Potter and “Hunger Games,” and “Dancing with the Stars” on Monday nights and realized she was so sweet and down to earth.

And to think you really had no idea about her at all …

Half the time I look at the people around me and wonder how much I really know about them. Every pair of eyes has a story behind them, something that sets them apart and explains why I am gazing quizzically into them at the moment.

I, personally, am very shy and reserved, only sharing my real self with those I am very close with.

In fact, I can name on one hand the number of people who really know my interests, quirks and pitfalls. But there are also those who enjoy connecting with strangers and sharing all about themselves, whether the listener wants to hear about them or not.

For instance, to people at school and even many others, I am just a quiet, smiley (or stuck up!) science major in college, but in reality, that is only a glimpse of Danae Ross. So, just for fun, I thought I’d paint everyone’s picture of me just a little bit more.

After taking off my standard school/church/work mask, I let out a sigh and walk into my room, covered with a myriad of drawings and paintings dotting my walls.

Crocheted and sewn scarves, coasters, pillows and other various pieces take their place among my belongings. Strewn across my

Danae Ross COMMENTARY

floor is a set of ink pens, watercolors and colorful card stock ready to be designed into some kind of greeting card or sketched into my journaling Bible that splays open on my bed stand. My laptop sits open on my Hoosier cabinet desk with the cursor flashing at the end of my last thought while writing some piece for myself or the newspaper. And there is also a good chance that a faint aroma wafts in from the kitchen as my latest idea or inspiration bakes in the oven.

Those are only surface elements, though, details that could be discovered from afar. After some further detective work someone might inspect some old pictures that depict me in glasses, though I don’t wear them now, and I also don’t wear contacts.

That’s a God thing, a miracle, I suppose. If they kept tabs on me they might discover the more trivial things like how I prefer chocolate over candy, how I like eating out of bowls rather than off plates, how I dislike sleepovers, how I LOVE Christmas music and audio books, how I think sweet pickles are way better than dill, how I despise slow eaters (maybe because I’m envious? And impatient …), how I detest scary movies.

Then they might find my journal, opening to a page that screams a different song than that of the Danae who walks into school every day. Anxious, guilty and depressed thoughts spew across the lines:

My indecision with my major, my loneliness and regret about never giving him a chance, my disgust toward my body and eating disorder, my roller coaster of emotions, and my determination to be a better and more faithful person tomorrow. But when will tomorrow finally arrive? Who is this person? What goes on behind that big smile that greets everyone at school and work?

I suppose my point is that “first impressions” are utterly unreliable. If I were to describe myself I might suggest kind, hardworking, insecure, shy, creative, introverted, easily broken, independent, impatient, indecisive, driven … but what would others report after a first encounter? To some people I might meet those characteristics, but to others I might appear arrogant or cold because I am not outgoing, put-together because I do well in school, carefree because of my good home, etc.

I will be the first to admit I am horribly bad at making accurate judgments about people upon first meeting them. I lack confidence in myself and don’t often reach out to people, creating blank spots and sometimes false conclusions about them and their lives. But I am a work in progress, and I refuse to be held back by my very own self.

I want to get to know people, to figure out what they like and what their goals are, to hear their crazy stories and revel at their adventures, and to laugh about our insecurities and whims. Because who knows, that stranger could become my very best friend.

Danae Ross is a sophomore at Illinois Valley Community College.

She can be reached at diamondspride30@yahoo.com.

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Community Blood drive on Jan. 26 TONICA — The American Red Cross will sponsor a blood drive at the United Methodist Church at 423 Wauponis St. in Tonica.

The blood drive will be

from 2 to 6 p.m. Jan. 26.

For an appointment, call Joyce Obermiller at 815856-3430 or Illini State Bank at 815-442-8211.

Walk-ins are welcome.

Seth Dauber graduates from Lewis University ROMEOVILLE — Seth Dauber of Tonica graduated from Lewis University with a bachelor of science degree in marketing.

Lewis University is a Catholic university in the Lasallian tradition, offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 6,700 traditional and adult students. Lewis offers multiple campus locations, online degree programs and a variety of formats that provide accessibili-

ty and convenience to a growing student population. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis prepares intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, globally connected and socially responsible graduates.

The seventh largest private not-for-profit university in Illinois, Lewis has been nationally recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report.

Visit www.lewisu.edu for further information.

Reddick Mansion will host trivia event OTTAWA – The Reddick Mansion Association is excited to announce its first ever “Trivia Night at the Mansion” on Jan.17.

The contest will start at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Reddick Mansion Association and hosted

by RMA board member and trivia expert, Steve Novario, the game will be composed of 10 rounds of questions with 10 questions per round.

“We will have an eclectic mix of categories that will include ‘2014 — The Year in Review,’” Novario said.

Teams are limited to five to eight people and the cost is $10 per person. Since space is limited, people who want to participate are urged to call the mansion at 815433-6100 early to reserve a table for their team.

Coffee, soda, water and snacks will be available for purchase throughout the evening.

Diane Sanders, president of the Reddick Mansion Association, said, “If this first-time event is well-received, we hope to host contests again on the third Saturday in February and also in March.

In addition to raising money for the mansion, it’s a great opportunity for people to get together for some friendly competition, to learn some interesting and obscure facts, and to enjoy the mansion.”

All proceeds from this event will be used for the maintenance and restoration of the Reddick Mansion. The mansion, at 100 W. Lafayette St. in Ottawa, was completed by 1858, the time of the first Lincoln-Douglas Debate, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. The building is open for tours six days a week and is also available for rent for special events.

Therapeutic massage graduation held OGLESBY – The recent Illinois Valley Community College therapeutic massage graduation was opened by IVCC President Jerry Corcoran with comments by Dean of Health Professions and Director of Nursing Bonnie Campbell and guest speaker Jeffrey Johnson, a 2012 graduate of the program.

Graduates included Karen Cooling of Tonica, Megan Casterella-Russell of LaSalle, Jon Lowers of Mendota, Reynard Tirao of Princeton and Rosalinda Torres of Mendota.

Since its first graduating class in 2000, the program has produced 160 certificate graduates working full- and parttime in private practice, spas, sports, healthcare and a variety of other areas. The program has also graduated eight licensed massage therapists with AAS degrees and two licensed massage therapists with an advanced certificate.

Photo contributed

IVCC’s 2014 therapeutic massage program graduates are Reynard Tirao of Princeton (from left), Rosalinda Torres of Mendota, Karen Cooling of Tonica, Megan Casterella-Russell of LaSalle and Jon Lowers of Mendota.

“Research continues to demonstrate the benefits of massage therapy, particularly in reducing pain, soreness and stiffness, recovery from injury and in relieving stress-related issues,” said program coordinator Cherie Monterastelli.

“The growing number

of referrals from healthcare professionals indicates increased integration of massage therapy in that environment,” Monterastelli said. “More licensed massage therapists are finding employment opportunities in healthcare in and outside the district.”

Both the AAS and advance certificate programs focus on healthcare, projected to be the fastest growing job market for licensed massage therapists over the next five years.

For information, contact Monterastelli at 815-2240507.

Audition dates for ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ HENRY — Auditions have been set for the River Valley Players’ presentation of “The Drowsy Chaperone.”

The show will be performed April 25, 26 and 27 and May 2 and 3.

Auditions will be at 2 p.m. Jan. 25 and 7 p.m. Jan. 26 with callbacks at 6 p.m. Jan. 28 at St. John XXIII Community Center, located at 1301 Second St., Henry.

Auditioners are asked to bring

a list of all conflicts during the months of February, March and April to auditions.

The show will be directed by Don Lane and produced by Sharon Wiegand. Music director is Nicole Fansler, and choreographer is Claudette Seele. Be prepared to sing an upbeat song of no more than two minutes. Auditions will consist of music, dance and cold reading from the script. Note some characters

require tap skills.

When an avid musical theater fan puts on the record of the score of his favorite musical, “The Drowsy Chaperone,” the show springs to life. He serves as our narrative tour guide as the show unfolds within the walls of this small city apartment. This send-up of early American musical comedy is full of wit, music and a parade of memorable characters.

Gardening class to be held at IVCC OGLESBY – On March 14, the University of Illinois Extension and Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) will host an all-day seminar in the new Peter Miller Community Technology Center. The seminar will focus on the topics of gardening and nature and how closely they are linked. Registration begins at 7:45 a.m., and the program concludes at 3:30 p.m. A registration fee of $35 includes the four educational

sessions, a continental breakfast, lunch and snacks. Multiple vendors will have items for sale with the continuing theme of gardening and nature. Sixteen classes will be offered in four sessions to include topics such as migratory birds, native plants, tree pest, butterfly identification, 20 favorite trees and shrubs and disappearing honey bees. Many other classes will cover a wide range of topics as well.

The instructors are from the University of Illinois Extension — educators, master gardeners, master naturalist and from garden centers to nature preserves.

To register for the seminar go to the University of Illinois Extension’s Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam website at http://web.extension. illinois.edu/blmp/ or call 815-4330707 with any questions. The last day to register is March 12.

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Every Tuesday in January, the LaSalle Public Library will offer preschoolers, ages 3 to 5 years, and their caregivers Storytime Express, an interactive mix of stories complemented with a variety of engaging activities like crafts, flannel boards, rhymes, songs and puppets. The program is formatted to introduce children to the library and to early literacy skills. The shorter, 30-minute length and fast pace make it perfect for active children with shorter attention spans, and the Storytime Express is a great way for busy parents to share special times with their children. A bit of the program time will be set aside to help families find just the right books to check out. Snowflakes, sledding, snowmen, snow days, all things winter, hibernation, bears – teddy and sleeping — thousands of books for sharing at home.

Fun and educational, Storytime Express is a free program, open to the public. Storytime Express will be offered most Tuesdays from 11:45 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. If you plan to attend, call on Monday of the program week at 815-

Lostant Library

Kids love to read to the simply appreciate stories Volunteer Shauna Breckdogs because dogs love and readers. enridge, with assistance The Lostant Library hosts from the Oglesby Public the stories, even when For more information, 223-2341; this helps staff call the Library at 815-223- Library Time each week.

Pre-School program, is ensure that ample craft kits words have to be “worked This birth to pre-school pro- host. The event is from 10 2341. The LaSalle Public will be available for all par- out,” are missed, or are gram for children and their misspoken. Dogs aren’t Library is located at 305 to 10:45 a.m. on Tuesdays ticipants. caretakers has resumed judgmental – they don’t Marquette in LaSalle. and includes stories, singJanuary Tail-Waggers after the holiday break. ing, crafts and a snack.

Club at the LaSalle Library. correct, or interrupt; they The LaSalle Public Library is inviting families to join in stories with the library’s “Reading Loving juice, milk. enth-grade regional, time and locaTherapy Dogs!” This year, Jan. 22 – Oatmeal with dried tion TBA. Breakfast the LaSalle Public Library is fruit, chocolate chips, brown sugar, Jan. 19 – No school. very fortunate. Nancy Fryxcereal, granola, yogurt or toast, fruit, Jan. 20 – Ham and cheese ell will be back with her juice, milk. omelet, hash browns, yogurt, cereal, dog, Elli, and Pam Booras Jan. 23 – Cinnamon rolls, cereal, fruit, juice, milk. will return with her dog, granola, yogurt or toast, fruit, juice, Jan. 19 – Closed for the Martin Jan. 21 – Blueberry muffin, Tillie, and another reading milk.

Luther King holiday. yogurt, cereal, fruit, juice, milk. dog, Gus. On Jan. 27 at 4 Lunch Jan. 20 – Goulash, tossed salad, Jan. 22 – Doughnut, yogurt, cerep.m. join the library when Jan. 19 – No school. peas, pears, bread and butter, desal, fruit, juice, milk.

Nancy and Elli visit.

Jan. 20 – Breakfast for lunch: sert.

Jan. 23 – Scrambled eggs and Kids choose a favorite Make your own sandwich with Jan. 21 – Chicken noodle soup, sausage patty, yogurt, cereal, fruit, short book or story and English muffin, sausage patty or crackers, turkey and cheese sandjuice, milk. read aloud to a reading ham, cheese slice, egg patty, potato wich, carrot sticks, pears, fruit juice. rounds, apple sauce, yogurt, milk.

Lunch dog for about five minutes.

Jan. 22 – Ham salad on bread, Jan. 19 – No school.

The dogs love stories, and Jan. 21 – Shredded turkey and potato soup, crackers, mixed fruit, Jan. 20 – Mac and cheese, Capri everyone is encouraged to gravy, bread or PBJ, mashed potapeas and carrots, dessert. read. For kids who are not blend veggies, California fruit mix, toes, green beans, fruit, milk.

Jan. 23 – Ham salad on bread, yet reading independently, milk.

Jan. 22 – TGS lunchable ham or potato soup, crackers, mixed fruit, Jan. 21 – Cheeseburger on bun, parents may read while turkey, cheese, crackers, veggie/fruit peas and carrots, dessert. baked beans, cinnamon apples, the child holds the book bar, zucchini bread, milk.

Call 815-339-2711 at least 24 milk. and turns the pages. Both Jan. 23 – Pizza Bosco stick, hours in advance to make lunch Jan. 22 – Spaghetti, lettuce salad, the audience and the Romaine lettuce, carrots, fruit, fresh reservations. Menus are subject garlic bread, tropical fruit, milk. dogs love the pictures, baked cookie, milk. to change. Suggested donation Jan. 23 – Chicken and Noodles, so even non-readers can Activities per meal is $5. Lunch is served at peas, pineapple, milk. hold up the book to show Jan. 19 – No school.

11:30 a.m.

Activities the illustrations to everyJan. 20 – 5 p.m., boys basketball Jan. 19 – No school. one. To help children feel (6/7/8) vs. Woodland; 5 p.m., volleyJan. 20 – 5 p.m., boys basketball confident in their reading, ball at Wallace Grade School.

(6/7/8) vs. Woodland; 5 p.m., volleythey should plan to read Jan. 22 – 5 p.m., volleyball vs.

Breakfast ball at Wallace Grade School. from a favorite familiar Oglesby.

Jan. 19 – No school.

Jan. 22 – 5 p.m., volleyball vs. story. Choose a book from Jan. 23 – P.E. bowling, 8:45 a.m.

Jan. 20 – Mini pancakes, cereal, Oglesby. the library or from home. bus fifth and sixth grades, 12:30 granola, yogurt or toast, fruit, juice, Jan. 23 – P.E. bowling, 8:45 a.m.

Readers usually read more p.m. bus seventh and eighth grades. milk. bus fifth and sixth grades, 12:30 than once, depending on Jan. 24 – Basketball, sevJan. 21 — Scrambled eggs, cerehow many participants are p.m. bus seventh and eighth grades. enth-grade regional, time and locaal, granola, yogurt or toast, fruit, Jan. 24 – Basketball, sevat the Tail-Waggers event. tion TBA.

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Lostant students take part in holiday parties

By Leslie Smith

Special to The Tonica News

LOSTANT — Lostant Grade School students had a lot of fun at their holiday parties this year. They enjoyed games, movies, snacks and gift exchanges.

Kindergarten, first and second grade had a combined party. They played games including: Pin the

Nose on Rudolph, Pin the Bow on the Present, Musical Tape (musical chairs with tape Xs for chairs, where they had to march, dance or follow the leader while the music played), and Candy Cane in a Jar (dropping a miniature candy cane hung on your nose into a jar without using your hands). They also had a gift exchange and ice cream sundaes.

Third and fourth grade enjoyed

snacks and movies. Fifth grade played charades and other games while snacking on nachos. Sixth grade enjoyed snacks while getting to pick from a movie, games or free time. Seventh grade had a nacho party and eighth grade had snacks while playing games. Everyone seemed to be having a great time.

For more photos, visit www.lostantcomets.com.

Extension office will offer Master Gardener training program Registration deadline is Jan. 16 OTTAWA — University of Illinois Extension covering Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam Counties is offering the 2015 Master Gardener Training Program at the LaSalle County Extension Office in Ottawa. The program provides 60 hours of classroom instruction on horticulture-related areas. The class will provide participants with the knowledge needed to become skilled Master Gardeners.

Master Gardeners involve people in improving the quality of life by helping them find sound management practices for home and natural resources, by enhancing environments, by promoting well-being plant-people projects, and by contributing

to a safe, abundant food supplies through home fruit and vegetable production.

“Participants come from all walks of life. The common interest is gardening, indoors and outdoors. This is a great way to connect with others who have similar interests and it is a way to give back to your community by doing something that you enjoy,” according to Paul Barrett, coordinator of the program.

“Many times we have city workers or community groups who sponsor a participant so they can be certified to help with special projects in those towns or for the groups.”

To register for the class, contact Barrett at the University of Illinois Extension Office located in Ottawa, by calling 815-4330707. You can request or pick up the training program application packet, which includes the appli-

cation for the class and required background check information.

The packets are available at the Extension offices located in Ottawa, Princeton, Henry and Oglesby (IVCC campus). The completed application should be turned in to Paul Barrett at the Ottawa Extension Office. After the application is reviewed, applicants will be contacted for a short interview before being accepted into the program. The cost of the class is $250 which covers Master Gardener Reference Books, handouts, and refreshments. The registration deadline is Jan. 16.

The classes will be held on Tuesdays at the LaSalle County Extension Office in Ottawa, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Classes are scheduled as follows: Jan. 20 Orientation, Jan. 27 Botany, Feb. 3 Lawns, Feb. 10 Insects, Feb. 17 Soils, Feb. 24 Woody Plants, March 3 Annuals/Peren-

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nials, March 10 Diseases, March 17 fruits, March 24 Vegetables, March 31 IPM (Integrated Pest Management) and Graduation.

Upon completion of the 60-hour Master Gardener training class, participants will be awarded a Master Gardener Intern Certificate. Master Gardener mentors will be assigned to acquaint new Master Gardeners with approved projects for completing volunteer hours. Interns must volunteer 60 hours the first year. Upon completion of volunteer hours, interns become a Certified Master Gardener. To maintain Certified Master Gardener status, a minimum of 10 hours continuing education and 30 hours volunteer hours are required each year. The continuing education and approved projects are provided through University of Illinois Extension.

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are completed in communities across Extension’s service area.

“The program is open to all interested in Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam counties as well as surrounding counties.

Online classes are also an option, but most prefer the socialization and learning from the experts and benefiting from the discussion,” said Barrett. He urges those interested to sign up soon as the class is only offered locally every other year.

For more information call your local Extension office: Extension office at IVCC, 815 Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby, 815-2240889; Bureau County Extension Office, 850 Thompson St., Princeton, 815-875-2878; LaSalle County Extension Office, 1689 North 31st Road, Ottawa, 815433-0707; and Marshall-Putnam Extension Office, 509 Front St., Henry, 309-364-2356.

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NOTICE OF HEARING Public notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Planning Commission of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tonica on the 19th day of January, 2014 in the Village Hall in said Village of Tonica at the hour of 6:30 p.m. for hearing on map amendment change.

SUBJECT: Map amendment change to allow curb cut on LaSalle Street for private roadway entrance onto street APPLICANT: Town and Country PROPOSED USE: To allow applicants vehicle to enter and exit onto LaSalle Street A map of the proposed change is available for inspection in the Village Clerk’s Office.

P R O P E R T Y OWNERS PLEASE NOTE: All persons interested should attend and will be given an opportunity to be heard.

Dated this 13th day of January, 2015 Heather Sherman VILLAGE CLERK, Village of Tonica Published in the Tonica News Jan. 16, 2015.

both, within 6 months from the date of issuance of letters and any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dated this 19th day of December, 2014.

Attorney John Balestri Attorney for Estate 149 Gooding Street LaSalle, IL 61301 815-223-6600 Published in the Tonica News Jan. 2, 9 and 16, 2015.

E. 9th Road, Wenona, IL 61377, as Executor whose attorney is John Balestri, 149 Gooding Street, LaSalle, Illinois 61301.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court, LaSalle County Courthouse, Ottawa, Illinois 61350, or with the representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of issuance of letters and any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dated this 22nd day of December, 2014.

Attorney John Balestri Attorney for Estate 149 Gooding Street LaSalle, IL 61301 815-223-6600 Published in the Tonica News Jan. 2, 9 and 16, 2015.

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) JEAN E. BLOCK ) Deceased ) No. 2014-P-241 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of JEAN E. BLOCK. Letters of Office were issued on December 19, 2014, to Gregory F. Block, 1285 Sunnyshore Drive, Varna, IL 61375 as Executor whose attorney is Bernabei, Balestri & Fiocchi, 149 Gooding Street, LaSalle, Illinois 61301.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court, LaSalle County Courthouse, Ottawa, Illinois 61350, or with the representative, or

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