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IVCC drops lawsuit

By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com

OGLESBY — The lawsuit brought against Putnam County and Marquis Energy by Illinois Valley Community College has reached its end. On Wednesday, March 18, the IVCC Board instructed school lawyers to drop the suit.

Full details on the decision and what it means for IVCC are not available as of press time. The board and college officials will discuss the terms and its repercussions at its next board meeting on Thursday, April 9.

“Obviously, it’s $1 million late,” said Mark Marquis, chief executive officer of Marquis Energy regarding the dismissal of the lawsuit. “That money has been squandered, and hopefully someone will be held accountable on a board

level. This sends the wrong message to businesses that want to come to this area; to pursue this lawsuit for four years sends a message to other companies that it’s not business friendly here, and that hurts the local economy.”

Taxpayers in the IVCC district paid $680,000 for IVCC’s lawsuit, while Putnam County taxpayers spent $250,000 to defend the suit.

IVCC filed the suit in April 2011. It stemmed from a tax abatement dispute it had with Putnam County and the Marquis Energy ethanol plant, which is located in the Bureau-Putnam Enterprise Zone. IVCC signed on to the enterprise zone in 2006 with an agreement to abate taxes on construction of new businesses in the zone in order to spur economic growth.

The college left the enterprise zone in 2011.

Five races to watch in the area Two contested and three uncontested

By Dixie Schroeder news@tonicanews.com

There are five area races local residents will be paying attention to on Election Day, Tuesday, April 7. Two of the races are contested, and three are uncontested.

In the race for Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees, there are two seats open, each a sixyear term. Incumbent Melissa Olivero of Peru will face newcomers Isaiah Roberts of Magnolia and Everett J. Solon of Streator.

In the race for village trustee in Tonica, there are three seats open for the four candidates who are running.

Newcomer Art Folty will join incumbent Dave Wiesbrock, newcomer Mike Supan Jr. and incumbent Bob Folty on the ballot.

In the Lostant Community Unit School District 425

election, there are three full four-year terms available.

Mike Phillips, Cynthia Burcar, Quillard Skinner and Matthew Vincent are all running for these positions.

There is also one, two-year term available of which no candidate has filed a petition to run.

The Lostant Community Library District will have some vacant seats on its board even after the election.

Debra Brewer is the only resident running for one of three, four-year terms. There is also an unexpired twoyear term where no candidate has filed to run.

The last local race area residents will be watching is in Leonore. Currently there are three open seats on the village board. Leonore residents James Burns, Marsha Tock and Dustin Baker are all on the ballot.

Questionnaires were sent to each of the candidates to get their views and aspirations for the office. You can find the questionnaires that were completed and returned by deadline online at www.tonicanews.com.

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Swinging into spring!

Spring has officially arrived. Chance Mecagni, 5, of Dalzell and his mom, Angie Mecagni, take time out to play at the park. The pair were visiting grandmother Marylynn Burgess of Tonica.

Pre-K: OK at Tonica Grade School

By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com

TONICA — The Tonica Grade School Board played before a packed house at its Wednesday, March 18, meeting. About 25 parents and teachers came out to show support for the school’s pre-kindergarten program, which was under consideration for being cut due to budget issues.

“I brought this to the board because for the last three years, we’ve been deficit spending in our education fund. We are using reserves to help fill in the deficit,” Tonica Grade School Superintendent John Suarez said. “I went through the budget to find places we were losing. In 2010 we lost, just in pre-k, $26,622. In 2011-12, it was $28,000. In 2012-13, $30,000; and last year, we lost $37,000. Now this is in no way indicative of the quality of the education. We are just looking at ways to do our due diligence to make sure we are as fiscally responsible as possible.

“I think the intent of this is these seven people are acting in the best interests now and in the long term.

I don’t think this was brought to the

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board before, and I have no vendetta against the pre-school program, but I think it would be irresponsible as the superintendent not to look into that,” Suarez said. “I don’t think it takes a CPA to figure if we’re deficit spending $37,000 like last year and we end up deficit spending in our education fund by about $70,000, that’s about half of our shortfall.”

This year, Suarez said the school is better off financially than last year and might possibly end in the black.

Audience members defended the pre-school program, and asked if the board had discussed other methods of funding the program.

“We looked at raising the tuition for the program, but I told the board, I don’t want to say, ‘OK, guys, we’ve got a $30,000 deficit; let’s up the tuition maybe a thousand or two thousand.’ Then we’re chasing children away,” Suarez said. “We’re going to have to raise tuition, but we want to do it in a reasonable and logical manner.”

“We’re looking at the things that are costing money,” board President Jeremy Hillyer said. “If we didn’t do that as a board, after three or four years of deficit spending,

the school has no money; then it’s our fault because we didn’t look at it. We’re trying to be proactive and try to get ahead of the game here.”

Hillyer also said the Dauber Co. had made a gift of $2,000 to the school on the condition it be used for the pre-school program.

After discussion with the audience, the board voted unanimously to keep the pre-school program for the 2015-16 school year.

In other action, the board: • Hired Larry Carlton as superintendent pending contract negotiation.

• Hired Dwayne Schupp as principal pending contract negotiation.

• Approved a tentative calendar for the 2015-16 school year.

• Approved the hiring of non-tenured staff.

• Tabled a discussion of an umbrella agreement for school psychologist services for 2015-16.

• Approved the appointment of Jackie Anderson as board member.

Anderson replaces board member Scott Obermiller who was forced to resign by a change of work schedule.

• Changed the date for the April 2015 meeting to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 22.

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LASALLE — It’s been a treasured eating spot for nearly 51 years, where families and friends could come and enjoy great food for great prices and one of the friendliest atmospheres one could hope for.

Unfortunately all good things come to an end.

Monari’s 101 Club is closing its doors April 1, spelling an end to the family-owned business which started on July 1, 1964.

Siblings Cathy Martin, Earl Monari and Renee Monari are each known for a great sense of humor, but the April 1 (April Fools Day) closing date is just a coincidence.

“This is a designed closing that we are committed to,” Earl said. “It’s time to retire and move on with our lives. We all enjoy what we do; we’re just older. It’s time. All three of us, our No. 1 goal was keep the restaurant in a good, solid form, so we did everything it took. That sometimes leaves your family second.

We now have decided it’s time to turn to the family — and the offspring of our immediate family — because we do have

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grandkids, and it’s time now to make those choices.”

Monari’s parents, Earl and Betty Monari, purchased the 101 Club July 1, 1964 — more than 50 years ago. In 1970, they bought the building and surrounding property when the couple changed the name to Monari’s 101 Club. The two ran the business until 1986. When they retired, they passed the business to Earl, Cathy and Renee.

“The longevity of the business was created because of our parents.

They gave us the right mode, the right attitude, the right atmosphere for us to carry on the same way they did,” Earl said.

“We’re different people; it’s a different time, but the work ethic hasn’t changed.”

Although Earl has always been the most visible, he’s quick to point out it was definitely an equal partnership with his sisters.

“All of this has gelled into the three of us being in the operation. The only way to make a decision is three-to-nothing. You don’t make it two-to-one; you make it as a group,” Earl said. “We came as group; we leave as a

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Whether having a drink or waiting for a table, the bar is usually full at Monari’s. The antique bar and back counter predates the founding of Monari’s and is decorated with old-fashioned train memorabilia and surrounded by vintage beer signs that hint at the history of the 51-year-old family business and the sense of tradition the second-generation siblings have kept. At the far end of the bar is Earl Sr.’s long-standing motto, “You think this is easy?” group.”

The clan is looking for a buyer for the restaurant, and while there are some potential restaurateurs, it’s currently still on the market.

“It still has a lot to offer,” Earl said. “I’m sure there’s somebody out there. I feel the independent restaurant business is changing, but I feel that somebody will make a good living here. They have to be will-

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LOSTANT — Lostant Grade School will be one of the schools sharing a full-time psychologist under a L.E.A.S.E. umbrella agreement.

The agreement, which includes four other schools, will give the school access to a shared psychologist for half a day while contributing 10 percent of the salary. The position will be filled by the Oglesby School District, which

will serve as the central office.

“We have such a high number of special ed students and more coming; we really had to hire one,” Lostant Grade School Superintendent Sandra Malahy said.

“We really didn’t have a choice.”

In other action, the board: • Set this year’s eighthgrade commencement exercises at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 3.

• Approved the 201516 school year calendar.

• Approved a kinder-

garten through second-grade field trip, a seventh-grade science field trip and a thirdthrough eighth-grade science trip.

• Discussed former LGS students who are receiving failing grades at Putnam County and Fieldcrest high schools.

Malahy reported she knew of about 16 students between the two schools who are receiving Ds and Fs in their classes. The board will be considering options on how to address the issue.

ing to work. I feel there’s room for growth.”

Earl Sr. coined the restaurant’s catchphrase in the beginning: “Do you think this is easy?”

“I think it’s very important that it’s not easy if you want it bad enough,” Earl said. “If it was easy and you wanted it bad enough, you’d screw it up.

You have to want this, you have to go after it and you have to hold it.”

While the family says the closing is bittersweet, there’s a feeling of accomplishment.

“What’s important are the good memories, and we want to leave the Illinois Valley with the good memories,” Earl said. “The loyalty of our customers has been phenomenal.

We’ve been building up a loyalty all these years, and I think it’s really shown up recently.”

Wasilewski earns AIF Designation LADD — Lou Wasilewski, vice president of North Central Investment Services, has been awarded the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) Designation from the Center for Fiduciary Studies, the standards-setting body for fi360.

The AIF Designation signifies specialized knowledge of fiduciary responsibility and the ability to implement policies and procedures that meet a defined standard of care.

The designation is the culmination of a rigorous

training program, which includes a comprehensive, closed-book final examination under the supervision of a proctor, and agreement to abide by the code of ethics. On an ongoing basis, designees are required to complete continuing education to maintain the AIF Designation.

Wasilewski is a resident of Peru and vice president for North Central Investment Services located at North Central Bank in Ladd. Wasilewski has more than 27 years of financial services experience.

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TVFD March meeting minutes TONICA — February was a relatively peaceful month for the Tonica Volunteer Fire Department. Department members heard the final totals at the March meeting.

There were seven emergency calls during February, consisting of one fire call, one accident and five ambulance calls.

The monthly fire department trainings covered the review and inventory of all equipment and tools carried on vehicles and at the fire station. There was also a review of pending standard operating guidelines.

Lt. Dan Francisco completed the eight-hour fire service vehicle operator class held in Lostant and conducted by the Illinois Fire Service Institute.

Emergency medical service training conducted by EMS Training Officer Woody Olson covered competencies in adult and pediatric cardiac arrest scenarios. Competencies in other cardiac scenarios such as pulmonary edema, pulmonary embolisms, airway management, proper use of bag valve mask, nasal and oral airways, and combi-tube were also covered.

Chief Al Stremlau reminded the officers who have not completed command and general staff training MABAS division 25 will be conducting a six day training in September.

A thank you note was received from two people who were traveling through the community and developed a problem with their car. Some TVFD members were able to assist them with their issue and helped

get them back on the road.

The annual servicing of the compressor used to refill SCBA tanks has been completed by an authorized agency. Air quality tests were taken by Assistant Chief Bill Gray and sent in for analysis.

The department received two Tier-2 Environmental Chemical reports, one from Riverstone Group and the other from Northern Partners Co-op.

Tanner Kennedy was accepted as a probationary cadet member of the department.

Fire department garage sale will be held May 1 and 2. Anyone wishing to donate items to the sale can contact the fire station Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 815442-3527. Donated items for the sale will be collected after April 13.

Drawdown fundraising tickets will be available soon at a cost of $60 per couple.

TonicaFest Cruise-In 50/50 drawing tickets are available from all department members.

Eight standard operating guidelines have been approved: standard operating guideline overview, mission statement, 2-In-20ut, respiratory and SCBA, respiratory SCBA status form, training, apparatus response sequence and new member orientation.

A board of directors meeting was held in February. Items covered included daytime EMS coverage and the 2015 budget with the need to control expenses and save money.

Donations of $100 or more were received during

February from the Robert Burgess Memorial, Robert Ashley, Jeff Bassett, Darlene Bernardoni, John Beenenga, Jerry Bernabei, Dave Dutkiewicz, Gary Brooker, Richard Ernat, Gary Ford, Larry Giltner, Dorsie Goodbred, James Goodbred, Ron Gregorich, Nolan Hallock, Pat Hiester, Gail Jaegle, Ted Lambert, Dan Maack, Brian Marcinkus, Don Miller, Jeff Miller, Tobias Miller, Barbara Ong, Phyllis Quaka, Noelle Sauter, Betty Scott, Jeremy Scott, Gary Scott, Delmar Skerston, Allan Smith, Stark Excavating, Mark Steele, Larry Stillwell, Dale Straughn, Randy Swift, Tom and Cheryl Thompson, Vermillion Township, Marjorie Wiesbrock, John Bangert, Burdette Boers, Trudy Cook, Jan Frangenburg, Jeff Gray, Steve Harms, Doris Hodge, Leonore Telephone, Jeffery Mudge, William Obermiller, Robert Olson, Charles Schiffbauer, Doug Schiffbauer, Terry Schmitt, Marty Wiesbrock and Wiesbrock Trucking.

Attendance and participation requirements of members and possible disciplinary actions were discussed.

Stremlau stressed the continued need for veteran leadership. Veterans need to lead by example with attendance, training, effort, attitude and mentoring to pass along the TVFD traditions.

EMS Administrator Sue Huss reported Rescue-Pumper 1712 has been recertified as an ambulance assist vehicle by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Beware the Nasty ‘Niit’ — Net Investment Income Tax If you happen to have your adjusted gross income hit the threshold for this new tax (part of ACA), it may be time to see how you can restructure your investments and rental incomes to minimize the impact of this new tax. It is 3.8 percent of your net investment income above the threshold.

Now many taxpayers can say this doesn’t affect them because they are below the threshold, but

will this always be the case?

What may be surprising are some of the items that are included in net investment income, such as rents. Does anyone out there own farmland that they cash rent?

Oh yeah, that is part of net investment income! It’s not just interest and dividends that are your investment income, but gains from the sale of assets (unless they were used as part of your business), and rental

income.

At this point, Chambers the thresholds are high enough that most taxpayers are not affected, but it is something to be aware is out there, and discuss with your tax advisor if you are close to the threshold amounts.

Barb Chambers, CPA resides in McNabb. She can be reached at 815-882-2437 or 815-252-2427 or at Baccpa1@gmail.com.

TVFD responds to brush fire TONICA — At 4:53 p.m.

Thursday, March 19, the Tonica Volunteer Fire Department was called out for a reported barn fire near 357 N. 22nd Road in rural Tonica. In accordance with Auto Aid agree-

ments, the 911 center also dispatched the Oglesby Fire Department.

On arrival, the departments found a pile of brush on fire. There were no structures involved, but due to the flames and

smoke being visible from some distance, passing motorists called 911 and reported a large fire. Seventeen TVFD members answered the call in addition to equipment and personnel from Oglesby.

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Starved Rock Lodge honored with two wedding awards UTICA — Starved Rock Lodge was chosen by real couples as a top wedding professional in The Knot Best of Weddings 2015. In addition, WeddingWire named Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center as a winner of the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards 2015 in the category of Ceremony Sites in Utica.

Starved Rock Lodge hosted more than 140 weddings in 2014. Some couples chose the Great Hall for an indoor wedding. Other couples chose an outdoor wedding at the Sunrise Shelter or Canyonside Courtyard.

Receptions were held in the Great Hall and Starved Rock Room.

“We are honored to earn these awards which show the power of social media,” said Jenny Roulston, sales director.

The WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards 2015 recognizes the top 5 percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism. The awards are given to the top local wedding vendors in more than 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, based on their professional achievements from the previous year.

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Starved Rock Lodge’s sales team members are Kathy Casstevens (from left), marketing director; Tiffany Sigala, sales consultant; Jenny Roulston, sales director; Mitch Wagner, general manager; Amber Edgcomb, sales assistant; and Margie VandeWyngaerde, sales consultant. \While many industry award winners are selected by the host organization, the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards winners are determined solely based on reviews from real newlyweds and their experiences working with Starved Rock Lodge.

Award-winning vendors are distinguished for the quality, quantity, consistency and timeliness of the reviews they have received from their past clients.

“It’s always exciting to start the year by honoring the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Network who represent more than two million reviews on our website,” said Timothy

Chi, CEO, WeddingWire.

“Each of the businesses recognized are committed to quality, professionalism and all around topnotch service. We applaud Starved Rock Lodge for their impressive achievements within the wedding industry.”

As a Couples’ Choice Awards winner, Starved Rock Lodge is highlighted within the WeddingWire Network, which is comprised of more than 200,000 wedding professionals throughout North America and abroad.

For more information about weddings at Starved Rock Lodge, call 815-220-7333 or visit www. starvedrocklodge.com.

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iDefineMe presented to area students Travel Connections earns top sales award

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OGLESBY — The 30th annual teen showcase, sponsored in part by Community Partners Against Substance Abuse (CPASA), Illinois Valley Community Hospital, St. Margaret’s Hospital, LaSalle County Health Department and North Central Behavioral Health Systems Inc., was held at Illinois Valley Community College on Thursday, March 12. The showcase presented positive messages about self worth and self esteem to the teens who attended.

The event was designed for students in sixth through 12th grades. One of the organizers of the event is Dawn Conerton of CPASA. She said it takes a lot of people in the community to donate to this event and make it happen.

“This is a wonderful event for students and all the schools in our area.

All the schools in our area, Bureau, Putnam, LaSalle and Woodford counties, are invited to attend.

Depending on the school, both junior high and high school kids attend. This

year we had over 650 students here,” she said. “We are a planning board of folks who work on this event.”

Another organizer is Kim Zimmerman of North Central Behavioral Health Systems. It takes quite a while to get an event of this size together.

“Every year we pick a theme and create a logo to go with that. It is incorporated into the T-shirts that each student receives for attending,” Zimmerman said.

This year’s theme was “iDefineMe.” The keynote speaker was Julie C. Kelly, who spoke to the teens on how to handle adversity and make smart life choices. Kelly’s matter-offact style pushes students to think differently.

Another presenter was Marne Fauser, who is a community outreach coordinator with the Illinois Alcoholism and Drug Dependence association.

Fauser spoke briefly to the teens in attendance about a leadership camp her group sponsors.

A three jumbo screen presentation, “Epic Ability,” was presented before the lunch break. The presentation reminded stu-

dents everyone has the ability to do something extraordinary and epic.

The afternoon speaker was actor and comedian John Morello. Morello titled his presentation “Dirt.” He spoke to students about living through a high-risk childhood like he did and making better choices in life.

One of the schools in attendance was Tonica Grade School. TGS student Isaiah Lindberg was impressed with the event.

“I think this is pretty cool. It’s been a fun experience to listen to what they say. It has really inspired me a lot,” he said.

Matthew Carmean agreed with Lindberg.

“This has been a really fun experience. It has been very inspirational. It has really made me think on many of my life decisions,” Carmean said.

Evaluation of each year’s event is important so that planners can make the next event even better.

“We will we start planning almost as soon as this one is over. We do an evaluation of how the current year went and then we work to come up with speakers for the next year,” Zimmerman said.

Streator Chamber honors Gahm Jamie Gahm, Illinois Valley Community College Director of Continuing Education and Business Services, was awarded the Business Professional of the Year Award at the Streator Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner March 16.

In his nomination of Gahm, Centrue Bank Market President and IVCC trustee Everett Solon said, “Throughout her time at IVCC, Jamie has developed new business and industry customers and valuable partnerships.

Under her leadership, the Business Training Center continues to provide customized training to many industries, meeting both start-up and ongoing training needs.”

Solon credited Gahm for assisting in the development of the Chief Manufacturing Executives (CME) group that meets quarterly at IVCC to address common challenges. Working with Gahm’s staff, CME supported the Illinois Network of Advanced Manufacturing (iNAM) Grant which brought over $500,000 to the region for advanced training in high-wage, high-demand fields.

“Her love for our community and the support she provides to so many business development groups makes her an ideal candidate for this award,” said Solon.

Gahm joined IVCC’s Dislocated Workers Center in 1985 and became its manager a year later.

In 1989, she was named

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Jamie Gahm, Illinois Valley Community College Director of Continuing Education and Business Services, was awarded the Business Professional of the Year award at the Streator Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner March 16. She is a member of the Princeton Chamber of Commerce.

Director of Business and Industry Services before transitioning to Director of Continuing Education and Business Services in 2006. In 2013, she assumed oversight of several credit-bearing certificate programs such as Truck Driver Training, HVAC and the new Certified Production Technician (CPT) program.

A community leader,

Gahm is past president of the Streator Chamber, has served as the treasurer for the LaSalle County Economic Development Council, secretary for the North Central Illinois Council of Governments and served on committees for the Illinois Valley Area Chamber, Ottawa Area Chamber and is a member of the Princeton Chamber.

PERU — Travel Connections, 1112 Peoria St., Peru, was recently honored for its sales achievement in 2014, among 210 travel agency members of the MAST Travel Network, at an awards ceremony held recently in Wheeling.

Travel Connections was a recipient of the All-Star Award for highest sales in 2014 with 45 nationally-known tour and cruise companies.

“Contributing to the success of Travel Connections is the agency’s commitment in providing superior customer satisfaction and expert vacation planning,” said Erin Foster, agent and marketing manager. “The selection of like-minded travel suppliers entrusted with the agency’s clients ensures that Travel Connections continues to be a thriving business in the community.”

This recognition ranks

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Colleen Mitchell (left), owner of Travel Connections in Peru and Erin Foster, agent and marketing manager, hold the awards for sales achievement the travel agency won in 2014 at an awards ceremony held March 12 in Wheeling.

Travel Connections among the Top 15 percent of travel agencies in the MAST Travel Network, a sales and mar-

keting organization comprised of travel agencies and suppliers known for exceptional customer service and quality.

Illinois RiverWatch offering training workshops The Illinois RiverWatch Network is offering Illinois citizens and educators the chance to train to become citizen scientists and join the network of more than 250 volunteers throughout the state who monitor water quality of Illinois streams.

A series of RiverWatch volunteer training workshops will be held throughout the state this spring and summer. The workshops will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and combine both lecture and classroom time with field training in a local stream.

Registration is $50 per person for most workshops, and must be paid in advance of the workshop. Registration is free for Illinois 4-H groups.

“Our rivers and streams are some of the most important natural resources we have, providing clean drinking water, pollution reduction and wildlife habitat, while also playing a vital role in many sectors of the economy,” RiverWatch coordinator Matthew Young said. “The scientific monitoring of our streams is important to safeguard the future of Illinois rivers and streams.”

RiverWatch is a state-

wide partnership of organizations and individuals working to protect Illinois streams and waterways.

Established in 1995 as a sub-program of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Eco Watch Network, RiverWatch certified volunteers, called citizen scientists, examine indicators like stream habitats and macroinvertebrate (stream bug) communities to provide reliable water quality data that can be used by scientists to determine how the conditions of streams are changing over time.

RiverWatch offers two programs to become involved with: RiverWatch Citizen Science (for adults and 4-H groups) and Stream Discovery (for grades 5-12 educators who wish to involve their class in stream monitoring). Both training workshops are for volunteers who have received no training or partial training through RiverWatch programs, and who wish to become a part of the certified network of volunteers throughout the state.

“While there are government agencies devoted to stream monitoring, resources are limited to monitor all streams reg-

ularly,” Young said. “This is why RiverWatch citizen scientists are so important, they provide reliable scientific data on stream health where none previously existed and also can provide broader watershed perspectives on the quality of Illinois streams.”

RiverWatch and Stream Discovery are programs of the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center, a partnership between Lewis and Clark Community College, the University of Illinois and the Illinois Natural History Survey.

Since its founding in 1995, more than 1,800 individuals have received certification through RiverWatch, and 800 stream sites have been established for annual water quality sampling.

To register for a workshop, contact Young at 618-468-2784 or riverwatch@lc.edu. For more information about RiverWatch Citizen Science, or to register for a workshop online, visit www.ngrrec. org/Riverwatch. For information about the Stream Discovery Program for educators and students, visit www.ngrrec.org/ Stream_Discovery.

ISP announce roadside safety check results LASALLE — The Illinois State Police (ISP) announced the results of a roadside safety check (RSC) held during the late evening hours of Saturday, March 14, and the early morning hours of Sunday, March 15.

The detail was conducted at Route 251 at North 25th Road by ISP District 17 officers.

Alcohol is involved in nearly 40 percent of fatal

crashes in Illinois. RSCs are designed to remove alcohol-impaired drivers.

However, when other violations are observed such as driving with a suspended or revoked license, operating a vehicle without a valid registration or insurance, or safety belt violations, enforcement action may be taken.

The following citations were issued at the safe-

ty check: Three written warnings for registration offenses; three citations for driver’s license offenses; two citations for occupant restraint offenses; one arrest for driving under the influence; one arrest for other alcohol/drug violations.

There were 10 total citations/arrests made during this RSC and 19 written warnings total.

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‘When Robits Attack’ 4-H Robotics Club prepares for competition The 4-H Robotics Club, “When Robits Attack” has a busy schedule this spring. The 4-H Robotics Club participates in 4-H robotics as well as FTC (First Tech Challenge) opportunities. The club will be providing demonstrations at the Museum of Science and Industry on April 12 for National Robotics Week.

The group is also gearing up for the state 4-H Robotics Competition on May 2. The seventh annual competition will take place in Champaign.

It is an opportunity for youth enrolled in 4-H robotics to demonstrate

their learning, celebrate their accomplishments and interact with others who share an interest in robotics. The teams will complete the 2015 Illinois 4-H Robotics Challenge in which they will design an Olympic-themed field and robots will earn points for completing various Olympic style events.

“When Robits Attack” was recently awarded a 4-H Special Interest Club equipment grant for $1,000 that will assist the club in covering costs for their robots. The Illinois 4-H Foundation awards 4-H Special Interest Club Equipment Grants to encourage innovative local special-interest clubs that support positive youth development experiences for youth.

The 4-H Robotics Team

FTC Team is coached by Terri Sancken. The club meets in Ottawa. Member of the club include Chandlar Armstrong, Shelby Benedetti, Jason Bessett, Adam Cox, Andrew Elzer, Aiden Kennedy, Collin Nelson, Victor Nistor, Brent Sancken, Evan Schaibley and Nick Slagle.

To learn more about 4-H opportunities or to become a 4-H volunteer, contact the University of Illinois Extension, Bureau-LaSalle-Marshall-Putnam Unit at 815-224-0889. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, indicate so when calling. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the Illinois Valley Community College campus.

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Ethan Phillips recognized

Junior gardening program HENRY — Do you know a child who would love to learn about gardening through a hands-on experience? How about develop an appreciation for the environment while cultivating the mind? If so, the University of Illinois Extension Marshall-Putnam County Office will be hosting a Junior Master Gardening Program “Growing Good Kids.”

Junior Master Gardening inspires youths to be of service to others through leadership development and service learning projects and rewards them with certification and

recognition. This 12 class program offers a curriculum which covers a broad range of horticultural and environmental education topics. This is designed to inspire youth to grow healthy minds and bodies through gardening.

The class is open to all youth, ages 8-18. There will be an enrollment fee of $20, and registration is required by April 17.

There will be no fee for currently enrolled 4-H members.

The class will meet two nights per month beginning in May and run through October.

The class will take place at the University of Illinois Extension Office in Henry. Call to receive the flyer or for more information at 309-364-2356.

If you have questions or need more information or a reasonable accommodation to participate call 309-364-2356. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.

Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the Illinois Valley Community College campus.

Wright graduates from U of I CHAMPAIGN — The University of Illinois has released its list of summer

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The local graduate was Oglesby’s Haley L. Wright,

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Special to The Tonica News

LOSTANT — At the monthly Lostant School Board meeting, Ethan Phillips was recognized and received a certificate from the LaSalle County Board Regional Superintendent of Schools/Schools Services Committee Recognizing Outstanding Student Accomplishment.

Phillips was nominated for his outstanding performance in and out of the classroom. He has had many accomplishments that have contributed to his nomination including: • 4-H involvement — as a Lostant Leaders club member, he served as treasurer and recording secretary. He has won a number of local and state awards, including state fair superior designation and the

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Third-quarter awards ceremony held at Lostant School

By Leslie Smith

Special to The Tonica News

LOSTANT — Friday, March 20, was the third-quarter awards ceremony for Lostant School.

All the students, staff and parents were able to attend. During the awards ceremony, students are recognized and given certificates for: Excellent

Grades, Very Good Grades, Attendance, Good Behavior and Meeting AR Goals.

Students receiving AR certificates will also be attending AR parties, which can include popcorn and movies, ice cream sundae parties or trips to the local sweet shop.

To see more photos of the ceremony, visit www. lostantcomets.org.

Menus and Activities April 2 — Scrambled Bridges Senior eggs and toast, cereal, yogurt, toast, juice, fruit, Center milk.

March 30 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 10 a.m., Sewing Circle; 12:45 p.m., Bingo; 1:30 p.m., open cards.

March 31 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 10 a.m., Soldiers’ Angels.

April 1 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 10:15 a.m., beginner computer class; 6 p.m., New to Medicare.

April 2 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 12:45 p.m., Bingo; 1:30 p.m., open cards.

April 3 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 1 p.m., open Wii bowling.

Tonica GS March 30 to April 6 — No school, spring break.

School resumes April 7.

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April 3 — Good Friday, no school.

Lunch March 30 — Pork roast, mashed potatoes, corn, peaches, milk.

March 31 — Chicken alfredo, mixed vegetables, pears, milk.

April 1 — Au gratin potatoes with ham, corn, jello with fruit, milk.

April 2 — Cheeseburger macaroni, mixed vegetables, pears, milk.

April 3 — Good Friday, no school.

Activities March 30 through April 2 Book Fair.

March 31 — 6 p.m., spring fair and academic fair.

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March 31 — Donut, cereal, yogurt, toast, juice, fruit, milk.

April 1 — Yogurt parfait with granola, cereal, yogurt, toast, juice, fruit, milk.

March 30 — Meatballs with marinara sauce, garlic diced potatoes, green beans, mandarin oranges, dinner roll.

March 31 — Baked ham, scalloped potatoes, carrots, applesauce, bread and butter, dessert.

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Seven area churches in Bureau and LaSalle counties are joining together again to host Ecumenical Lenten Services. The services will be held at a different host church each week, and each week the pastors from the churches participate in the service. Also each week, a different pastor preaches the message for the service.

The services for Friday, April 3, will be at noon at Cherry United Church of Christ, Route 89, Cherry (Cherry and DePue UCC churches are yoked church-

es) and at 7 p.m. at First Congregational Church of LaSalle, Fifth and Joliet streets, LaSalle. There will be no meal at either location.

The theme for the 2015 Lenten Services is “Truly, I Say to You,” and each pastor will use different scriptures to explore these words spoken by Jesus Christ. For more information, call the Rev. Kay Harding, interim pastor, Zion United Church of Christ at 815-223-2671.

The event is open to the public.

Lostant alumni banquet LOSTANT — The annual Lostant Alumni Banquet will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the PNA Hall, 906 E. Livingstone St., Streator. The banquet will be hosted by the Class of 1990.

Dinner will be at 6 p.m. with a social hour followed by a buffet dinner at 7 p.m.

Cost for the banquet is $25 per person. There will be an open house and open gym at the Lostant Grade School from 10 a.m. to noon.

Reservations and payments must be made before April 11 to Cathy (Carr) Blackmore, 471 Winslow Way, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156 or e-mail b.blackmore@sbcglobal.net. Give the year graduated when making reservations. The new email address for alumni is alumni@lostantcomets.org. Alumni should resubmit their information.

For information, call Blackmore at 847-515-1589.

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