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Late senator honored Steve Massey (right), who helped plan a Celebration of Life reception Jan. 19 for the late former state Sen. Pat Welch, shows a photo collage featuring Welch to LaSalle County Board member Tom Walsh and former Ottawa Mayor Robert Eschbach at Starved Rock Lodge. Massey, Walsh and Eschbach spoke to friends and family about the life and legacy of the late legislator.

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Friends, family remember Pat Welch as a man dedicated to community, state Politicians remember influence Welch had on their careers

BY STEVE STOUT For Shaw Media Friends of the late state Sen. Patrick Welch shared memories of his public and personal life Jan. 19 during a remembrance memorial gathering at Starved Rock Lodge.

Welch, who represented most of LaSalle and Bureau counties in the 38th District from 1983 to 2004, died Jan. 7 at the age of 71 from complications of a stroke.

The longtime Peru Democrat, who went on during the last years of his long political career to serve as the assistant majority leader, was remembered during the event as a brilliant legislator and a kind man.

Welch’s good friend, Steve Massey, helped organize the event that brought dozens to the lodge for the Sunday afternoon event.

“The days we had with Pat have passed, but we are here today to remember how he touched our lives and served his community,” Massey said. “We are here to remind people of all the hard work Pat did for the community and state during his years of service in the state Senate. I was proud to have been his friend for more than four decades.”

Chicago-born Welch received his law degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology/Kent College of Law and, for a time, had a private practice in Peru. Turning to politics, Welch first unseated Repub-

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Jan Czarnik, former state Sen. Pat Welch’s longtime companion, talks at a memorial Jan. 19 at Starved Rock Lodge. Welch died Jan. 7 at the age of 71 from complications of a stroke. lican Betty Hoxsey in what was long a Republican-friendly district in 1982, but then he went on to be re-elected six more times.

Following a Senate election defeat

by Putnam County businessman Gary Dahl in 2004, Welch became the Illinois Department of Revenue assistant director in 2005, a post he held until his retirement in 2009.

Jan Czarnik was Welch’s longtime companion who spoke of him “as a shy person.”

“Pat always said he succeeded in politics because he really wanted it,” Czarnik said. “That is true.”

Upon learning of Welch’s passing, Senate President John Cullerton recently said: “It’s with a heavy heart that I express my deepest condolences to the family and friends of my former colleague Pat Welch.

He was a man with the savvy and the determination to be a true, principled public servant to the people he represented.

“Pat was a fighter for his ideals,” Cullerton added. “He left behind a legislative legacy of equal pay for equal work, environmental protection and investment in local infrastructure. The Pat Welch I had the honor of serving with is the sort of person we speak of when we talk about statesmanship. He will be dearly missed.”

LaSalle County Board member and former State Rep. Tom Walsh remembered Welch as a dedicated environmentalist.

“I worked closely with Pat on environmental issues here in our community and throughout the state,” recalled Walsh. “He had a great understanding of the district and what was needed to be done for the protection of the environment. We were always on the same page on legislation matters.”

John Welch, of Boston, also spoke affectionately about his brother.

“When we were kids on the south side of Chicago, we were hell on wheels,” John said. “He was always a lot of fun. Back in those days, I would have never believed that he would enter politics. He was an ordinary guy who liked people and wanted to help them. My brother had a strong sense of commitment.”

Former U.S. representative and one-time state Sen. Debbie Halverson recalled the encouragement advice Pat gave her during her various political campaigns.

“Pat cared. You could always count on him. He got the job done,” she said.

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Feb. 6 meeting to focus on mitigation plan update OTTAWA — A public meeting regarding the update of the LaSalle County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan is being planned.

It will take place at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at LaSalle County’s EMA building on Etna Road, Ottawa.

Marilyn Sucoe of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources will speak on floodplain mapping tools online (FEMA maps and County GIS), river gauges, post-flood

floodplain inspections and flood mitigation.

She will also discuss mitigation techniques and mention a few other ideas for communities and residents to consider when flooding is happening.

LaSalle County EMA Director Connie Brooks will also speak about what community officials need to do when documenting damages, expenses, hours worked, etc. follow-

ing a natural disaster event using FEMA’s forms in case the community qualifies to apply for FEMA Public Assistance funding.

The regional goals from the 2015 plan will be reviewed and discussed during the meeting.

For more information about the LaSalle County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan 2020, contact Austin Taylor at 815-433-5830 or ataylor@ ncicg.org.

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Comptroller: Elias stole $136,112 in pre-need funeral funds STREATOR — William “B.J.” Elias, who operated Elias Funeral Home in Streator, was charged with 14 felony counts accusing him of misusing pre-need funeral funds.

Elias, 51, whose license was previously suspended, turned himself in to the Streator Police Department Jan. 24 on an arrest warrant, according to a press release.

The charges arise from Elias allegedly misusing pre-need funeral funds paid by families before their loved ones passed.

The Illinois State Comptroller’s Office said in a Jan. 24 press release that Elias stole $136,112 in pre-need funeral funds

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from 31 victims between 2003 and 2019.

“Funeral directors who violate the public’s trust must be held accountable,” said Illinois State Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza. “I appreciate the priority LaSalle County authorities placed on this investigation, and I look forward to Elias’ victims receiving prompt justice.”

Seven counts are for violating the Illinois Funeral Funds Act; four for theft with deceptive intent less than $10,000 and three for theft with deceptive intent on a senior citizen amounting to more than $5,000, according to court documents.

Elias posted $7,500 bail and was released from custody and will have to appear in court at a later date.

A June Illinois comptroller’s order said Elias submitted false annual reports to cover up the theft.

His pre-need license was revoked in February and his funeral director’s license was revoked in October.

In an additional matter, a judgment was awarded Sept. 10 to Streator Memorial Park, which operates Hillcrest Memorial Park cemetery, for $10,450.

The plaintiff said the Elias Funeral Home owed money for traditional and cremation grave openings dating back to April 2012. They said the funeral home made sporadic payments, but still had an outstanding balance.

Court documents said Elias Funeral Home was no longer in operation, listing B.J. and Jason Elias in the suit.

Elias was scheduled to appear in court Sept. 10 on the matter, but he did not attend. The judge awarded the amount to Streator Memorial Park by default.

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Call Out to Old Tri County Conference Fans!

The new Timber Ridge Golf Club(formerly the Lacon Country Club) is in the process of remodeling and opening a new steakhouse/sports bar open to the public. The steakhouse will be called the “1923 Steakhouse” and the sports bar will be called “The Eagles Nest”.

The sports bar is going to feature old sports memorabilia from the Old Tri County Conference Schools. We are currently looking for sports memorabilia(jerseys, trophies, awards, signed equipment, articles, etc) to feature in our enclosed sports viewing area. We are in need of any sports memorabilia and can assure you your items will be displayed in an enclosed case and secure. We need jerseys from all sports and hope that we can secure jerseys from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s etc that represent all of the old Tri County Conference Schools.

We need items from Wenona, Toluca, Mid-County, Sparland, Henry -Senachwine, Lowpoint-Washburn, Putnam County, Roanoke Benson, Lostant and Tonica. Please help us to make a display that makes the viewer feel like they are stepping back in time. You can help us by contacting friends who might have these items but maybe they do not receive the local paper. If you have something that you would like for us to display, please call 309-238-8816. Please keep in mind, that items given to display will be returned to the owner at their request.

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HENNEPIN — Mercury Marine has presented Hennepin Marine of Hennepin its prestigious Service Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Award for 2019.

Hennepin Marine is Illinois’ only Mercury Marine dealer and one of 11 dealers nationally to win this award all 14 years that is has been presented.

Mercury Marine’s Service CSI Program measures the satisfaction of consumers after having service work done on their Mercury outboard or MerCruiser Sterndrive. Hennepin Marine won the Service CSI Award for its ongoing commitment to providing exemplary customer service based on the responses of customers who had warranty work performed at the dealership during the past year.

The CSI score for each dealer is measured and monitored by Mercury Marine. After warranty work has been completed, Mercury sends out a Service CSI survey to the consumer, asking him or her to rate the service received.

To be eligible for the Service CSI Award, a dealer must maintain a score of 94 or better out of 100 in the Service CSI survey. These surveys ask

consumers to rate their overall service satisfaction with the dealership and also indicate if they would re-visit the dealership again in the future.

Tracking Service CSI scores is a way Mercury evaluates the effectiveness of its individual dealers and of its own policies and training programs.

Dealerships that score high in surveys are recognized through the awards program.

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GEORGE MCMAHON MENDOTA — George T. McMahon, 94, formerly of Mendota, died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, at Wesley Willows Senior Living in Rockford.

George was born May 23, 1925, in Urbana to the Rev. Joseph and Ella (Eliason) McMahon. He grew up in small towns in central Illinois during the Depression, graduating from high school in Tonica in 1943.

He was a World War II combat veteran of the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater. He was inducted in the Army in summer 1943.

As a member of the 81st Infantry (Wildcat) Division, he participated in the invasions of Angaur (Palau) and Leyte (Philippines), and in the occupation of Japan. His rank at the time of his discharge from service was first sergeant. He graduated from the University of Illinois on the GI Bill.

He married Betty Wenzel in 1957 and they lived in Tonica for one year before moving to Mendota. George worked as plant manager of Ristokrat Clay Products, a brick plant in Lowell, and as an accountant for Fasco Mills in Mendota. In retirement, he served as treasurer of the Mendota Grade School District and secretary of the Mendota Elks Lodge.

George was a lifelong member of the Methodist church and served the church in Mendota in many capacities over many years.

He enjoyed golf, bowling, time with family and was a devoted Cubs fan. He was known as a friendly, optimistic and gregarious person, and he maintained his positive outlook in the face of the unrelenting challenges of old age.

He is survived by Betty, his beloved wife of 62 years, and two sons, Robert (Angela) McMahon of Madison, Wis., and Ted (Gwen Jones) McMahon of Dayton, Va. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Grace and Ruth; and three brothers, Daniel, Thomas and his fraternal twin-brother, James.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the First United Methodist Church in Mendota with the Rev. Mary Bohall officiating. Burial was in Restland Cemetery, Mendota, with military rites conducted by Mendota VFW Post 4079.

Visitation was held prior to the services.

Memorials may be directed to First United Methodist Church or Mendota Area Senior Services.

The Merritt Funeral Home in Mendota is in charge of arrangements.

Single-vehicle crash LaSalle County Sheriff deputies investigated a single-vehicle accident at 7:57 p.m. Jan. 23 at North 32nd Road and East 24th Road (Rutland Township). Kole Chiado, 18, of Granville was westbound on North 32nd

Road and attempted to stop at the intersection with East 24th Road.

Chiado’s vehicle started to slide due to weather conditions and slid into the guardrail.

No injuries were reported. No citations were issued.

IN BRIEF ‘Growing Together’ spring seminar will be Feb. 22 OGLESBY — An all-day spring seminar will take place Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Peter Miller Community Technology Center on the campus of Illinois Valley Community College.

The event is sponsored by IVCC and the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener and Master Naturalist programs.

This seminar, which is open to the public, will focus on a variety of horticultural and natural resources topics. It will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a keynote address by Candice Hart, state Master Gardener specialist with the University of Illinois Extension, and will be followed by four educational sessions.

Sixteen classes will be offered that day, covering such topics as Illinois wildflowers, succulents, turtles of Illinois, organic gardening, pollinator gardens, invasive plants and many others. Attendees will be able to choose one of four available classes per session. The seminar will conclude at 3:30 p.m.

A registration fee of $40 includes the keynote address, four educational sessions, a continental breakfast and lunch. Advanced registration is required by Saturday, Feb. 15.

For additional information and to register, visit go.illinois.edu/growingtogether2020. People may also call the LaSalle County University of Illinois Extension Office at 815-4330707 or email bkrug@illinois.edu.

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Breakfast Feb. 3 — Pancake on a stick and syrup, yogurt/granola, cheese stick, fruit, cereal, juice/milk.

Feb. 4 — Chocolate chip muffin, yogurt/granola, cheese stick, fruit, cereal, juice/milk.

Feb. 5 — Cinnamon roll, yogurt/ granola, cheese stick, fruit, cereal, juice/milk.

Feb. 6 — Breakfast pizza, yogurt/ granola, cheese stick, fruit, cereal, juice/milk.

Feb. 7 — Poptart Friday, yogurt/ granola, cheese stick, fruit, cereal, juice/milk.

Lunch Feb. 3 — Egg patty, sausage, pancake, toast with jelly, hash browns, fruit, milk.

Feb. 4 — Pulled pork nacho bar (chips, meat, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, beans, salsa), fruit, milk.

Feb. 5 — Chicken and waffles, tater tots, corn, fruit, milk.

Feb. 6 — Chicken and dumpling soup, bread bowl, cucumbers with ranch, fruit, cookie, milk.

Feb. 7 — Stuffed pepperoni pizza, broccoli, cheese crackers, fruit, milk.

Breakfast Feb. 3 — Mini pancake, sausage and syrup or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Feb. 4 — Muffin or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Feb. 5 — Scrambled eggs or cereal, hash browns, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Feb. 6 — Oatmeal with dried fruit, chocolate chips or brown sugar and fruit parfait or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Feb. 7 — Glazed doughnut or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Lunch Feb. 3 — Deli turkey and cheese slice with croissant or bread or peanut butter and jelly sandwich, side kick, carrots, fruit, chips, milk.

Feb. 4 — No lunch, early dismissal.

Feb. 5 — Philly steak, sub bun, mozzarella cheese cup, onion rings, green beans, fruit, milk.

Feb. 6 — TGS chicken bowl (popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes), gravy, dipping sauces, fruit, milk.

Feb. 7 — Cheese bosco sticks, marinara sauce, carrots, fruit, cookie, milk.

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Feb. 3 — Pulled pork on bun, coleslaw, fried potatoes, diced pears.

Feb. 4 — Sausage with sauerkraut, parslied potatoes, mixed vegetables, strawberries, roll with butter, dessert.

Feb. 5 — Chili with beans, broccoli florets, corn bread, diced pears.

Feb. 6 — Ham slice with au gratin potatoes, corn, yogurt with blueberries, dessert.

Feb. 7 — Swedish meatballs with egg noodles, peas, applesauce.

Bread, butter, fruit juice and 2% milk are available with meals. For reservations, call 800-757-4579, 24 hours in advance of the day’s meal. The menu is subject to change.

Meals are available to senior citizens 60 plus at no cost, but donations are appreciated. The meal program is partly funded by donations, so they have a suggested donation of $5 per meal.

Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.

OGLESBY — For the fall 2019 semester, 501 students were named to the academic honors list at Illinois Valley Community College.

Area students who earned a grade point average of 3.25 to 3.74 in six or more semester hours were: Cedar Point — Lexanne Jarosz.

Lostant — Joseph Berg and Andrew McMullen.

Area students named to IVCC presidential honors list OGLESBY — For the fall 2019 semester, 187 students were named to the presidential honors list at Illinois Valley Community College.

Area students who earned a grade point average of 3.75 to 4.0 in 12 or more semester hours were: Lostant — Michael Stoens, Andrew Templeton, Ben Tran and Hunter Witzman.

Tonica — Manuel Galindo, Kiley Rosnes and Owen Wolfe.

Alleman, Ossola named to dean’s list at SIU Carbondale CARBONDALE — Katherine Alleman and Abby Ossola of Granville were named to the dean’s list at Southern Illinois University Carbondale for fall 2019.

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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LaSALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF GARY J. FALASSI DECEASED. NO. 2019-P-248 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of GARY J. FALASSI of the City of LaSalle, LaSalle County, Illinois. Letters of office as Executor were issued on December 11, 2019 to WILLIAM C. FALASSI, PO Box 1, Utica, IL 61373 whose attorney is Nicholas Balestri of Bernabei, Balestri & Fiocchi, 149 Gooding St., LaSalle, IL 61301.

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