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2017 planting plans Wet weather and/or commodity prices may alter crop rotation plans By Lyle Ganther

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OGLESBY — Farmers must make their planting decisions before they know what kind of weather they will experience during the spring months. Russ Higgins, a commercial agriculture educator with the U of I Extension, shared his thoughts on the upcoming planting season. “The big discussion in regards to commodity prices, especially in Northern Illinois where we tend to have more corn, is that soybeans are more favorable. The question is, ‘Will some of that change over to soybeans?’ I think many farmers have already purchased their seeds

and have their plans in place. It doesn’t appear we’ve come up with an alternative crop because our winter wheat acres are continuing to decline, so Illinois farmers appear to be sticking with corn.” he said. He added that weather permitting, there’s less than a month until farmers are into the full swing of planting. Higgins said those in western and west central Illinois who may have been concerned about drought have probably welcomed the additional moisture. “We certainly have time because farmers would likely prefer for the soil to be able to dry from about mid-April on, so they can get their crops in,” Higgins said. Greg Steele of Bureau County looks at his production history and market prices to determine the percentage of

corn or beans he plants. “I made the decision last fall what to plant this year,” he said. “I don’t plant a lot of beans.” Steele added with wetter than normal weather the next few weeks, some farmers may not have a choice on what to plant. “Input costs are less for corn than beans, so the decision for many farmers is being made by lenders,” he said. “Brazil has had a tremendous crop of beans. Plenty of the 2016 corn crop is holding the price down. I don’t look for a banner year.” Kevin Knapp of rural Magnolia in Putnam County said

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A Tonica farmer and Trump Tonica farmer attends rally and calls for health care reform By Dave Cook

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TONICA — President Donald Trump enjoyed his campaign rallies so much that within a month of taking over the Oval Office, he announced he was going to continue to hit the campaign trail— for the 2020 election. He’s since held rallies in Florida, Tennessee and Kentucky. An area farmer made the trip to the Kentucky rally and was later interviewed by Fox News about his views on health care. Bill Sherman III of Tonica also attended a Trump rally in Bloomington during the Republican primaries. “The rally in Kentucky was a lot nicer because it was in an arena with seating. Padded seating is a lot more comfortable than having to stand,” Sherman said. He was asked to share his opinions on health care. “It’s just too expensive; costs have gone up so much; and there’s only so much money to go around. It’s just more and more all the time. My views haven’t changed,” he said, describing his position after Trump’s failure to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, a large piece of his campaign agenda. Sherman said Washington needs to “come up with something, anything” to help lower the costs for his family’s health care costs which have dramatically increased over the past years. “Honestly, I’d just (like) the government get out of the health care business, but that’s just my opinion. All I know is the costs for medicine and insurance premiums are too high, and it’s gotten totally out of hand; it’s just too expensive,” he said.

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Long-distance trains like this one traveling through Princeton are on President Donald Trump’s chopping block. The California Zephyr and the Southwest Chief take are passengers eastbound to Chicago. On the westbound side, they head to California.

Amtrak’s long routes on the chopping block By Lyle Ganther

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Dave Cook

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President Donald Trump’s proposed 13-percent cut in funds for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s budget would eliminate Amtrak’s long-distance routes. The Southwest Chief and the California Zephyr that go through Princeton four times a day are two of the 15 long-distance trains Amtrak operates in the Unit-

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regions, provide vital transportation to residents in rural communities and generate connecting passengers and revenue for our Northeast Corridor and state-supported services. Amtrak is very focused on running efficiently — we covered 94 percent of our total network operating costs through ticket sales and other revenues in FY ‘16 — but these services all require federal investment.

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Trump From Page 1 Sherman was asked if he thought Trump was doing well in his new position. “I think he’s gotten quite a bit done so far, and I wish people would have more patience and not put so much pressure on him,” he answered. He also said the nation’s health care crisis wasn’t created overnight, and the problems won’t be solved overnight either, adding that solving the health care issue “is more complicated than we could know.” Sherman said it will take time to get the issues rectified and that no matter what bill is brought forth, there will be unhappy people; there will never be a plan which is perfect for everybody. With regards to the president’s more questionable behavior, Sherman was asked if he felt Trump was creating his own credibility problems. “No, I don’t,” Sherman answered. “I think a lot of that, 99 percent, is fake news, although I haven’t followed that very closely. You have to ask yourself if you’re getting your information from reputable sources,” he responded. However, he also said there has been conduct of which he doesn’t

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Tonica farmer Bill Sherman has attended two Trump rallies. His first was in Bloomington during the primaries and the second was in Kentucky after the election. One of Sherman’s main political concerns is that health care costs have continued to climb, and he wants to see changes made which will provide affordable care to citizens. approve. “I’m not going to support someone simply because of their political party. “I don’t care what party they belong to; I just want the best person for the job. That’s what this country needs,” Sherman said. He was also asked about Trump wanting

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his family made the decision in December not to change their crop rotation plan for this coming year. “You always have to keep in mind the plan you make in December will always change,” he said.”Until nitrogen is put on a field, there is still an opportunity to plant more soybeans. If it’s fit to plant corn, we will plant corn.” Ethan Koehler of rural Edelstein in Marshall County said his family tries to stick to their crop rotation most of the time, but not always. “Unless market prices dictate corn on corn acreage, there would have to be a big swing or large change in prices to do that,” he said. “Our program stays the same most years of five-eighths of our acreage planted in corn and three-eighths in beans.”

billions of dollars in taxpayer funds to pay for a wall on the Mexican border, despite repeatedly promising during his campaign that Mexico would pay for it. “I’m very much for that. I’d happily to pay out of my own pocket for the border wall; it doesn’t bother me that he’s changed his prom-

ise,” Sherman said. He said all politicians make promises they don’t keep, and Trump should be given the benefit of doubt until the public has been shown a reason to not trust his judgment. “We need to get behind the president. Others have lived before with presidents they

Koehler said if the market had $7 a bushel corn, he would plant all corn, or if there was $13 beans, he would plant all beans. “I don’t see that happening any time,” he added. “The only time you have price fluctuation that drastic would be during a drought or other weather issues.” Knapp said the current commodity prices are not enough for his family to alter their planting plans. The mild winter weather this area experienced will have an impact on weeds in fields, but not insects. Steele said, “Winter weather is not a factor at this time. The tile ran all year since last August. We have had plenty of moisture. We had a good freezing to take care of insects.” Knapp said he isn’t worried about insects hurting his corn or beans this year. “In previous years, less and less insect pres-

didn’t support, but the work has to continue. No matter what a president does they’re going to have people going against them. With the Internet, everything gets analyzed so much more and spreads like wildfire. So much of the news, no matter if it’s Obama or Trump, is just not true,” Sherman said.

sure and the population of insects is low enough that we don’t have to worry about it,” he said. Koehler added, “The insects won’t be a problem because we use varieties that have genes in them that control two different bugs and three different traits.” Knapp and Koehler are more worried about weeds than insects hurting their crops this year. Knapp said, “Weeds, on the other hand, are definitely getting a jump start this year due to the mild winter weather. We may have to take an extra pass on our tillage or use a slightly different chemical plan. We have to be always flexible about this.” Koehler agreed, “We won’t know what chemicals we will have to use until summer. That is why it is important to analyze when you scout well for weeds in the fields.”

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Police reports Tri-DENT arrests county LaSalle County Sheriff • At 9:43 a.m. on March 29, deputies residents during traffic stop cited Joseph E. Mack, 55, of Lostant for littering on a highway following a traffic stop on Route 251 near North 18th Road in Eden Township. • At 12:59 p.m. on March 29, deputies arrested Candis D. Johnson, 31, of Lostant following a traffic stop on Route 251 near North 17th Road in Eden Township. Johnson was a passenger in the vehicle and had two warrants out of Woodford County, one was a failure to appear for driving while suspended and the other was an original warrant for petition to revoke probation. Johnson was also charged with obstruction of justice for providing false information to a police authority to avoid apprehension. Johnson was transported to the LaSalle County Jail. • At 4:59 p.m. on March 31, deputies cited a 17-year-old male from Streator for speeding 89 mph in a 55 mph zone following a traffic stop on Route 18 in Eagle Township. • At 6:38 p.m. on April 1, deputies cited a 17-year-old minor for speeding 93 mph in a 55 mph zone following a traffic stop on Route 18 at East 10th Road in Richland Township. • At 4:13 p.m. on April 3, deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash on Route 251 near North 2250th Road in Eden Township. The driver, Patrick N. Lamptey, 24, of Streator was uninjured after he lost control of his vehicle on the wet pavement, slid off of the road and struck a tree. No citations were issued.

New York man charged with drug felonies

On March 28 at approximately 11:18 a.m., Tri-DENT Drug Task Force Agents conducted a traffic stop on a 2012 Chevy passenger car with New York registration for traffic violations on Interstate 80 (eastbound) rest area in Bureau County. The vehicle was occupied by Michael A. Alter, 36, and Rhonda A. Wilkie, 42, of Angola, N.Y. During the stop the Tri-DENT K9 conducted a free air sniff of the vehicle and indicated to the presence of narcotic odors. Agents conducted a search of the vehicle and located approximately 150 grams of purported cannabis and cannabis wax, and approximately 5 grams of purported cocaine; as well as multiple items of drug paraphernalia. Following the investigation, Alter was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis (100g-500g) and unlawful possession of a controlled substance, cocaine (less than 15g), both Class 4 felonies. Alter is being held at the Bureau County Jail. Wilkie was released with no charges.

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“As the budget process progresses, we look forward to working with President Trump, Secretary Chao, and Congress to ensure they understand the value of Amtrak’s long distance trains and what these proposed cuts would mean to this important part of the nation’s transportation system,” added Moorman. An average of 100 passengers a day use the Princeton Depot to get on or off Amtrak trains, said Jerry Weiss, Princeton station master. He said one family came from Cincinnati, Ohio, to use the Princeton station because they found out it was too expensive to go to Chicago and get a hotel room and pay for parking for the two weeks they were going to be gone on a trip to California. They found out there was free parking in Princeton by searching the Internet and drove to

On March 29 at approximately 8:25 p.m., Tri-DENT Drug Task Force Agents, Princeton Police and Bureau County Sheriff’s K9 conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle, a 2010 Chevy passenger car with Illinois registration, driven by Tammie N. Trumbla, 31, of Princeton and passenger Brandon L. Morris, 21, of Ohio, Ill., in the 100 block of West Peru Street in Princeton. The Bureau County K9 conducted a free air sniff of the vehicle and indicated to the presence of narcotic odors. Agents conducted a search of the vehicle. Located on Trumbla’s person was approximately 3 grams of purported methamphetamine, 18 Diazepam pills and items of drug paraphernalia. Located in the vehicle was less than 1 gram of methamphetamine and a small amount of cannabis. Both Trumbla and Morris were taken into custody and transported to the Bureau County Sheriff’s Department for further investigation. Following the investigation Trumbla was charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine (less than 5 grams), a Class 3 felony. Trumbla is being held at the Bureau County Jail awaiting a felony bond hearing. Morris, who had an active Bureau County arrest warrant for failure to pay, is also being held at the Bureau County Jail.

ISP to conduct ACE patrols

LASALLE — Illinois State Police (ISP) District 17 troopers will conduct Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrols during the month of April. ACE patrols allow the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting and taking enforcement action in response to violations associated with impaired driving and illegal transportation or consumption of alcohol or drugs. The ISP has zero tolerance for impaired driving in Illinois. Officers working the detail will be watchful for drivers who are operating vehicles in an unsafe manner, driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license, transporting open alcoholic beverages and most importantly: • Driving Under the Influence (DUI) • Safety Belt and Child Restraint use • Speeding • Distracted Driving • All Illinois Vehicle Code and criminal violations. Alcohol and drug impairment is a factor in more than 30 percent of all fatal crashes in Illinois. There is one alcohol-related traffic fatality every 53 minutes in the U.S. The ACE program allows officers to work even harder at removing dangerous DUI offenders from the road. This project is funded through IDOT.

town to get on a train heading west instead of going to Chicago. Linda Baugher of Hinckley said she rides the California Zephyr about every month to visit family in Iowa and Las Vegas. “I go to California every so often,” she said. “It is easier coming to Princeton than going to Chicago.” Princeton Mayor Joel Quiram said the majority of riders using the Princeton station go on the Carl Sandburg or Illinois Zephyr. He doesn’t think Trump’s proposed cuts eliminating long-distance routes like

the California Zephyr or the Southwest Chief will hurt Princeton. “As long as they keep the local routes intact, the cuts won’t have a huge effect on Princeton,” he said. Quiram said one of the four long-distance trains (California Zephyr going eastbound in the afternoon) that goes through Princeton each day doesn’t stop unless it needs to let someone off and doesn’t pick up passengers unless special arrangements have been made. About 37,000 passengers a year in Fiscal Year 2016

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Bonucci addresses ‘Opioid Crisis Next Door’ SPRINGFIELD — Dr. Paul Bonucci, Perry Memorial Prompt Care and IVCH Emergency Department medical director, recently served as an expert panelist for the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network’s 2017 Rural Health Summit: “The Opioid Crisis Next Door” conference, held at the Crowne Plaza, Springfield, and attended by about 125 physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, mental health and behavioral health therapists, pharmacists, dentists, policy makers, public health, law enforcement, and community coalition members. This conference provided education on the initial care and treatment of persons with substance use disorders, options for recovery and management of patients with chronic pain, and also to encourage dialogue among providers on best practices and challenges of treating individuals in local communities. An authorized buprenorphine prescriber and treating physician to opiate-dependent patients since 2013, Bonucci earned his MD at Northwestern University and has an MBA from the University of Chicago. He completed his residency at Cook County Hospital and is board certified in emergency medicine. In addition to serving as the emergency department medical director at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru since 2009, he also founded an urgent care center in Princeton in 2011, which was acquired by Perry Memorial Hospital in 2016. Bonucci was joined by Dr. Nirav D. Shah, JD, director, Illinois Department of Public Health; Dr. Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar, MPH, FAAFP, FASAM, Chicago Department of Public Health; Dr. Michael Blain, either got off or on a train at the Princeton depot. The 56 trains that serve Illinois recorded 4.6 million riders in FY ‘16. In FY ‘15, there were about 36,000 passengers using the Princeton station. About 4.8 million riders used Amtrak stations in FY ‘15. Marc Magliari, Amtrak spokesman, said in an email the level of detail isn’t available on the number of passengers using the Southwest Chief or California Zephyr that get on or off at Princeton. The Southwest Chief goes from Chicago to Kansas City

Eldorado Rural Health Clinic; Dr. John A. Peterson, medical director of chronic pain management, Danville Veterans Administration Hospital; Garry Moreland, RPh, co-owner, Moreland and Devitt Pharmacy, and chief pharmacist, Culbertson Memorial Hospital, Rushville; Kevin VanKanegan, DDS, clinical program director, Midwestern University, College of Dental Medicine-Illinois, Downers Grove; Thomas Huggett, MD, MPH, medical director of mobile health, Lawndale Christian Health Center; Stacy Sattovia, MD, MBA, associate professor of clinical medicine, hospitalist, associate vice chair of clinical operations, Department of Internal Medicine, medical director, Office of Continuing Professional Development, SIU School of Medicine; and Jeanne Holdren, APRN, adult psychiatric-mental health clinical nurse specialist, behavioral health medicine, Clay County Hospital, Flora. The event was supported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois Health and Hospital Association, Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network, SIU

Medicine Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development, and the Illinois Prescription Monitoring Program. The third in a series, the Rural Health Summit began with the organization of coalitions throughout the state, followed by another workshop on building strategies, and now, prevention, care and treatment programs for opioid use and other substance use disorders. This grassroots effort was organized in an effort to increase awareness of the rapidly growing problem of opioid and heroin use in rural communities and particularly, the lack of community response; create community engagement and assist in the formation of coalitions throughout the state dedicated to the fight against opioid abuse and heroin use; and collaborate with legislators and policy-makers to allocate immediate funding for treatment centers in rural communities. To become involved in this effort, contact Pat Schou, ICAHN executive director, at pschou@icahn.org or call 815-875-2999.

and Los Angeles each day, stopping in Princeton at 12:58 p.m. going eastbound to Chicago and at 4:46 p.m. going westbound. The California Zephyr goes from Chicago to Denver to Salt Lake City to the San Francisco Bay area, stopping in Princeton at 3:44 p.m. going westbound and going through Princeton about 12:30 p.m. going eastbound. The Illinois Zephyr and the Carl Sandburg trains that stop four times a day in Princeton will not be affected by the proposed budget cuts. The Illinois Zephyr, the

Carl Sandberg and the Southwest Chief also make regular stops at the Mendota depot, the closest to the Tonica/Lostant area. The California Zephyr uses the tracks going through Mendota but doesn’t make any stops. The Princeton depot would be the closest for Tonica/Lostant residents wishing to ride the California Zephyr. According to Amtrak, the Mendota depot handled 24,000 passengers in 2014, a 5.5 percent drop from the previous year. For more information, visit www.amtrak.com.

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The Editorial Page The Tonica News Sam R Fisher

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Dialing it back a notch It finally happened — the other day my sixth-grader asked me a question I’ve been dreading for some time. “When can I get a phone?” he asked, knowing the answer wasn’t going to be what he wanted to hear. My answer was Shannon the same as it would Serpette have been if he asked me when he could get COMMENTARY a Facebook page. I told him we’d get him a phone when he gets to high school. I don’t blame him for asking. After all, many of his friends already have their own phones, and for that matter, so do some of the children in my daughter’s fourthgrade class. I’m opposed to my children having their own phone at such a young age for a number of reasons, and I tried to explain those to my children, since my daughter was also extremely interested in the conversation my son and I were having. They thought it came down to the expense of buying a phone. That’s the smallest concern I have about giving my children a phone. Here are some of the reasons I gave them for not allowing them to have their own phones until they’re in high school: • There’s no need for it: At this age, they don’t need a phone. Their dad and I attend all their extracurricular activities, and we know when all their practices end. If their friends want to play with them, their parents have our phone numbers, and they can call us, or their kids can just stop by and ring the doorbell. It’s not hurting their social lives that they don’t have a phone at this point. • They would probably just break it or lose it anyway: My husband has a hard enough time keeping track of his phone — I don’t need anyone else in the household losing theirs. I think we’d probably have to tear the house apart on a daily basis for phone searches until they learned to be responsible enough for phone ownership. • Cyberbullying: Bullying in schools is bad enough without throwing technology into the mix. Phones and Facebook pages give children one more place to be bullied. And when you have a phone or a Facebook page, a child’s daily exposure to bullies doesn’t stop when school lets out. It can happen day or night, at all hours. That’s too much for a junior high child to deal with. • They already spend enough time with technology: My kids already like playing games on the computer or on Wi. If they got a phone too, I’d never be able to get them off the couch. Without one, they are perfectly happy to go outside and shoot baskets, throw a Frisbee, go for a run, or play me in a game of tennis. Why would I want to sabotage that by giving them a phone? I want them to get as much physical activity as possible for health purposes, and a phone would jeopardize that. • I don’t care about being popular: Do I want my kids to love and respect me? Of course. But they can love and respect me without me giving into all their requests. I deny them things on a daily basis, and we still have a close relationship. They don’t need to think I’m a “cool” mom. Parenthood isn’t a popularity contest, and if it were, I’d be OK with losing it as long as I knew that what I was doing was best for them. • I’m in no hurry for them to grow up: They’ll spend a lifetime being attached to their phones and answering their emails and texts. I want these fleeting carefree childhood days to last as long as they can. I don’t want them to look back and realize they wasted all their time tinkering with their phones. I want them to have real-life experiences with each other and their friends — not their computers and phones. Tonica News Copy Editor Shannon Serpette can be reached at sserpette@bcrnews.com.

Social media — is it socially responsible? Let me start off by saying, I enjoy social media. I have a couple of Facebook pages — a personal one and one as editor of this newspaper. I also have a Twitter account, where I try to occasionally “tweet” now and then, though I’m not convinced there’s much impact. I know there are other social media venues out there, however, I’ve got my hands full with Facebook and Twitter — both which tend to get less and less of my time. This newspaper also has a presence on Facebook and Twitter. It’s been good for us as a business, and clearly, it’s another vehicle in which we can get the news of the day out to those who are our “friend” on both entities. First and foremost, let me preface my thoughts by saying Facebook has afforded me some opportunities that otherwise may not have come my way. I’ve been able to reconnect with many friends from my past. That’s been fun. They are folks who in many cases haven’t crossed my path in many years, and it’s been interesting to see where they are now and what they’re doing. I am grateful for those opportunities. As someone who doesn’t do a great job of remembering birthdays, anniversaries and other important days in the lives of those I hold most dear, Facebook has become a good source of helping me remember those dates. I can wish someone a happy birthday or a happy anniversary with a few keystrokes on this computer and the click of the mouse. It’s as simple as that. I also enjoy Facebook to learn about the fun things my “friends” are doing or experiencing — the birth of a child/grandchild, a trip they’ve taken, a promotion they’ve received, etc. I also

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appreciate the posts from those Facebook friends who share heartfelt moments of a loved one passing; someone who is ill and could use prayers; or those who just need to get some difficult situations off their chest. I think it can be therapeutic for those creating these posts — especially when they see the number of people who support them in their grief or difficult times. There are other positive uses of social media. The aforementioned are just a smattering of things that stand out to me, however, we each use social media in a host of positive ways. It can be a good thing. But like most everything good, social media is oftentimes used in a negative fashion. I could give you countless examples — those posts that cause us to wince, grimace or shake our heads in disbelief, but you know what I’m talking about when it comes to using social media in this way. Like you, I’ve seen ideas, concepts, people ... crucified with words. I’ve seen banter and bickering that often becomes very heated. I’ve seen gossip spread like wildfire, and I’ve seen posts shared that don’t have a lick of truth to them. While most of us have heard the lyrics from an old REO Speedwagon song, “Talk is cheap when the story is good,” I find these social media posts very disturbing. I’m not quite sure what those who post these types of messages gain from doing so, but I often find

myself shaking my head in disbelief when I see some of these things. It’s enough to make me re-evaluate how important Facebook really is to me. I can’t imagine how many people, causes and ideas have been harmed by those who choose to respond in a hateful manner or who weigh in on a topic of which they are uninformed. I’m not talking about a fun back-andforth conversation about the Cubs and the Cardinals, or something similar to that. I’m talking about hateful posts by hateful people. I want to believe that was never the intent of social media. Will this column cause the focus of negative social media to change? Of course not. If people have an ax to grind or they want to humiliate people publicly, Facebook is a tool they can use that is free, open to the public and probably makes themselves feel better for doing so. As for me, though, I don’t want to be one of those people. I want to believe I’m better than that. Actually, I want to believe we’re all better than that. I firmly think if we have something to say to someone which may not be socially acceptable, or at the least private, we need to make a phone call or speak face to face, rather than posting it on Facebook for the world to see. I’m probably preaching to the choir here. Negative comments on social media or untrue comments are made by those who want a reaction from the public. Bottom line though, It’s common courtesy, common sense ... and unfortunately, it’s an all-toocommon problem with our use of social media. Tonica News Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@tonicanews.com.

Considerations by Nedda We all have tough times. We will in the future. These times can bring the very best in us and also the very worse. Yet, we persevere. Sometimes we have bad times that are personal — sickness, financial losses and job disappointments. Losses can leave us numb and nearly mute. Often loved ones can experience terrible events, and it affects us as well. We don’t live in a vacuum of course, and tough times can affect us in many ways. We have all learned this. I believe that humans have been built with hope. Think about it. Why would our far distant ancestors have bothered trying to contain fire or walking out of Africa if they had not had the notion that things would be better? Many times, we know, catastrophe caused them to move on, and there is a lesson here. Walking behind a wagon from Missouri to the west, with all my belongings and children in tow, doesn’t look appealing to

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me, but pioneers saw and heard of a new life and adventure and took the chance. Of course, there were the “Indians” as Native Americans were called, and disease, weather and just plain unknown hazards facing them. They still hitched up and starting walking. (I think I would have told my hubby to go ahead and write me when he had found a house, garden and neighbors before I joined him.) Anyway, hope is built in us. So, now that life has dealt a blow of some kind, we feel despair, and there seems no way to make things better. Then someone/something begins to reveal a glimmer of light in our dim view. This glim-

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mer usually comes from within, but a word from a stranger or others can urge us along. Sometimes we get angry or tired of the fix we are in. We put one foot in front of the other, do what is suggested, seek help or just listen and learn. Any nudge helps us — words, a song, or a gesture from loved ones and friends alike. One step at a time, we get our bearings again. Slowly, positive things begin to happen, and we can see them. This is a universal truth. We see it all the time in friends, veterans, stranger alike. People fight their way back. We talk about strength, will and faith. All ingredients of being human. Good for us. Thank you all for the loving encouragement I have received in the past few months. Be kind to each other. A glimmer of hope is needed — always. Nedda Simon of rural Princeton can be reached at neddasimon@ymail.com.

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Community Marshall Putnam Quilt Guild will meet April 12 LACON — The Marshall Putnam Quilt Guild will hold its Wednesday, April 12, meeting at 1 p.m. at the Marshall County Historical Society building on Fifth Street in Lacon. Members may bring two of their own quilts for display and they will also see the Historical Society collection. Refreshments will be served. The workshop that day will be

at the Henry United Presbyterian Church in Henry from 9 a.m. until noon. The final meeting of the year will be Wednesday, May 10, at the Henry United Presbyterian Church beginning with a potluck at noon, followed by the meeting at 1 p.m. Participants in the Birdhouse Challenge will reveal their finished projects that day.

Genealogy guild will meet April 15 in Ottawa OTTAWA — The LaSalle County Genealogy Guild will meet Saturday, April 15, at The Guild Library, 115 W. Glover in Ottawa. The speaker will be Robert Windy. The subject of his talk will be 96 miles of the I&M Canal.

Windy is a graduate of the I&M Docent Training Program and is the historian for the village of North Utica. He will talk about the I&M Canal starting from 1836 to 1848, and how it was dug, who dug it, and length and depth.

Bridge players wanted LASALLE — Male bridge players who are interested in playing each week in LaSalle, or as a substitute,

are asked to call 815-2237590. The group meets Tuesdays from 3 to 5 p.m.

Ottawa Art League announces workshop OTTAWA — The Ottawa Art League will present a workshop on Saturday, April 22, for those interested in learning about painting watercolor outdoors. The workshop will be taught by Bob Holmes, a professional artist and educator, and will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the shelter at Buffalo Rock State Park. Holmes attended the University of Northern Iowa, received a Bachelor of Science in Art Education and moved to Illinois in 1981 to teach middle school art and coach at Geneva. He received a Master of Science in Art

Education and a Master of Art in Studio Art with an emphasis in painting from Northern Illinois University. He is a member of the Ottawa Art League. He recently had a show of his watercolors at the Prairie Arts Center in Princeton. “En Plein Air” watercolor workshop is limited to 15 artists. The cost per person is $45 for nonOAL members and $35 for members. The closing date for entering is April 12 or when the limit is reached. Artists will be required to furnish their own supplies and a sack lunch. For more information, visit OttawaArtLeague.org.

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Seven students advance to state finals Tonica Grade School has a school record seven students advance from the state science fair regional to the state finals. Jacob Marcinkus was also awarded best in category for microbiology. Pictured are Levi Hallock (from left), Isabella Lambert, Jacob Marcinkus, Savanna Rietgraf, Sarah Kruswicki, Cassidy Anderson and Augustus Wiesbrock.

Registration for Carus’ Summer Science Camp begins April 5 PERU — Parents, mark your calendars: April 5 is the day Carus Corporation will begin registering students for their annual Summer Science Camp. The free camp, which is open to students entering sixth grade in the fall, will take place June 5-9. This year, St. Bede has agreed to house the camp, with the Academy’s Chemistry Department head, Dan Fitzpatrick, leading as camp director. Carus is also partnering with the Canal Corridor Association for Camp Day at the canal, where campers will be treated to a science-filled canal boat ride and mule meet and greet. “Dan’s approach is extremely hands-on, and Canal Day offers a great opportunity for kids to explore and learn,” said Ken Pisarczyk, vice president Carus Technologies. “Last year, campers harvested honey, launched rockets, studied invertebrates, conducted chemistry experiments, and so much more. We are very pleased to share with our campers these partnerships Carus has formed

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camp certificate. To register a child, call Kegan Pakula at 815-2246535 no earlier than 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5. Spaces are limited. Campers are accepted on a firstcome, first-served basis. Parents who call before 8:30 a.m. will be asked to

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RVP will present ‘Marvelous Wonderettes Caps and Gowns’ HENRY — River Valley Players will present “Marvelous Wonderettes Caps and Gowns” April 22-23 and 28-30 at St. John’s Community Center in Henry. The cast will include Christine Gaspardo as Betty Jean, Deanne Crook as Missy, Samantha Farb as Suzy and Cheyene Sunken as Cindy Lou. These four “Marvelous” girls are back on stage to delight with music, nostalgia and their quirky sense of humor. This newest show, titled the “The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps and Gowns ‘58,” chronicles the girls’ graduation day (1958). There is nothing more entertaining than hearing these amazing four actors sing those glorious harmonies, therefore connecting us to the past with songs we all loved and grew up with. Featuring “Rock around the Clock,” “At the Hop,” “Personality,” “What a Wonderful World” and more. There are several ticket options: Friday, April 28, is the “show only” performance at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $17. A variety of homemade desserts will be available to purchase prior to the show and during intermission. Tickets for the “dinner theatre package” are $35, which includes the show and catering by “The Meeting Place,” offering a meal that includes a salad bar, a buffet dinner offering variety of entrees, dessert, coffee, tea and three beverage choices. Dinner for the Saturday performances is served at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is served at 12:30 p.m. for the Sunday matinee. Doors open 30 minutes prior to scheduled Photo contributed serving and/or show time. For tickets call 309-238-7878 or visit rvphenry.org. The “Marvelous” girls, Christine Gaspardo, Deanne Crook, SamanTickets may be purchased outright at the” Meeting tha Farb and Cheyene Sunken, will be back on stage to delight Place” on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. event-goers with music, nostalgia and their quirky sense of humor.

–––– Classifieds –––– General Terms and Policies The Tonica News reserves the right to classify correctly, edit, reject or cancel any advertisement at any time in accordance with its policy. All ads must be checked for errors by the advertiser, on the first day of publication. We will be responsible for the first incorrect insertion, and its liabilities shall be limited to the price on one insertion. CLASSIFIED LINE AD & LEGAL DEADLINES: • Friday Paper deadline Friday before by 3pm We Accept Call 815-875-4461 classified@bcrnews.com

- 200 Employment 228 • Help Wanted TONICA GRADE SCHOOL is seeking BUS DRIVERS for morning, afternoon, special and field trip routes and an evening part-time CUSTODIAN. Currently licensed school bus drivers preferred but will consider training new drivers. Combining driving with the custodial position is possible. Contact: Mr. Chuck Schneider at: 815-442-3420 ************ HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? Put your ad in for FREE Items $1,000 or less can run FREE for 1 time. Limit of 5 lines. Up to 3 items with price and price totaling under $1,000. 1 ad per household per week. No commercial ads, firearms or animal sales. E-mail information to: classified@ bcrnews.com (include your name, address & phone number) No Phone Calls!

232 • Business Opportunities ********** THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of the Tonica News Does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is. Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number. Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by”900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis. The Tonica News Classifieds makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader. If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact: Better Business Bureau 330 North Wabash Chicago, IL 60611 312 832-0500

- 400 Merchandise 450 • Under $1000 17' aluminum canoe, includes paddles & vests, excellent condition, $500. Call 815-991-8066 B&G Mothers Day plates, 1969-2000 (less 1988) $10 each; 10 year anniversary plate $25. Bicentennial $35. 815-454-2219 Girls schwinn bicycle, $50. Call 815-646-4321 GM 8' heavy duty truck mat, excellent condition, $50. Call 815-875-3538 Lane cedar chest, $150, firm; rocking chair with gold cushions $40; electric bed, works well, $200. 815-488-2934 Life Gear portable massage table, carrying case $80. 630-258-4416 Prize battery operated wheelchair, $900. Call 815-447-2548

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- 700 Real Estate For Sale 767 • Mobile Home Sales **************** PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call, HUD tollfree at 800 669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800 927-9275

999 • Legal Notices PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Education of Tonica Community Consolidated School District No. 79 will hold a Public Hearing to discuss the proposal to transition to ThirdParty Contractor services with regard to the provision of bus transportation services to occur on April 19, 2017 at 6:45 p.m. in the District Library prior to

Breakfast April 10 — Pancakes and syrup, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. April 11 — Doughnut, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. April 12 — French toast, sausage and syrup, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. April 13 — Cheese omelet, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. April 14 — Cereal and yogurt, fruit and juice. Lunch April 10 — Nachos and cheese, mixed vegetables, pears, milk. April 11 — Tortellini soup, carrots, pears, milk. April 12 — Chicken nuggets, french fries, applesauce, milk. April 13 — Hot dog on bun, baked beans, peaches, milk. April 14 — No lunch, early dismissal.

Tonica Grade School April 10-17 — Spring break.

Putnam County Community Center April 10 — Smoked sausage, tater tots, broccoli/cauliflower mix, pineapple chunks. April 11 — Chicken and noodles with mixed vegetables, fruit juice, fruit cocktail, rolls and butter, dessert. April 12 — Fish square, au gratin potatoes, cucumbers, tomato and onion in oil and vinegar, baked apples. April 13 — Baked spaghetti, tossed salad with toppings, cooked carrots, garlic bread, applesauce, dessert. April 14 — Center closed for Good Friday.

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the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education. Jim Whitmore, Interim Superintendent Tonica CCGS #79 Published in the Tonica News Apr. 7, 2017.

or in part. Please note, the office may be closed during the week of April 10 – 14 for spring break, reopening on Monday, April 17, 2017 at 7:30 a.m. Office hours during school days are 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Jim Whitmore, Interim Superintendent Tonica CCSD #79 815-442-3420 Published in the Tonica News March 31 and Apr. 7, 2017.

evidence, as provided in 755 ILCS 5/6-21; to contest the validity of said Will by petition filed with the Court within six months after admission of the said Will to probate as provided in 755 ILCS 5/81; and/or to petition to terminate independent administration as provided in 755 ILCS 5/28-2. Pleadings must be timely filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, LaSalle County Courthouse, 119 W. Madison Street, Ottawa, IL 61350 with proof of service showing date and manner of mailing or deliver of copies of such pleadings to Executor and her counsel. Dated March 29, 2017 /s/Scott A. Shore, Attorney for Executor Scott A. Shore, Attorney At Law 227 E. Court St. P.O. Box 231 Hennepin, IL 61327 ShoreLawAndMediation @gmail.com Published in the Tonica News Apr. 7, 14 and 21, 2017.

months from the date of mailing or delivery, whichever is later; any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, LaSalle County Courthouse, 119 W. Madison Street, Ottawa, IL 61350, or with the Representative, or both. Within ten (10) days after a claimant files its claim with the Court, the claimant must mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the Representative AND to her attorney of record, and must file with the Court claimant’s proof of mailing or delivery of said copies. Dated March 29, 2017 /s/Scott A. Shore, Attorney for Executor Scott A. Shore, Attorney At Law 227 E. Court St. P.O. Box 231 Hennepin, IL 61327 Tel. 815-925-7117 ShoreLawAndMediation @gmail.com Published in the Tonica News Apr. 7, 14 and 21, 2017.

Gerald M. Hunter, Ltd., 129 W. Walnut Street, Oglesby, IL 61348. Claims against the estate may be filed with the office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, LaSalle County Courthouse, Downtown Courthouse, Ottawa, IL 61350, or with the representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of issuance of letters, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. Greg Vaccaro Clerk of the 13th Judicial Circuit Court Ottawa, Illinois Published in the Tonica News March 31, April 7 and 14, 2017.

TONICA GRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT #79 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS LAWN/GROUNDS MAINTENANCE ~ 2017 GROWING SEASON Tonica Grade School District #79 is seeking proposals for lawn and grounds maintenance for the 2017 growing season. Proposals need to include the following: Cost per mowing, cost per trimming; cost for nuisance weed abatement on grassy ball/ soccer field per treatment; cost of vegetation abatement on hard surfaces, play areas and ball diamond per application; cost for pesticide abatement per treatment, specifically grubs on the ball/soccer field; cost for rolling the ball/ soccer field area on the north side of the property. Submitted with the proposal: Proof of being a licensed herbicide/ pesticide applicator and copy of license; proof of insurance and bonding; listing of equipment to be used on school property. Proposals are due in the district office by mail or hand delivered before 9:00 a.m., April 17, 2017. Proposals shall be marked “Tonica GS 79 Lawn and Grounds Maintenance 2017 Proposal” and shall bear the name and address of the person submitting the proposal. Proposals will be opened in the district office at 10:00 a.m., April 17, 2017. The district reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals, in full

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LaSALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE: The Estate of ) Raymond E. Colton, ) Deceased ) Case # 17 P 52 PUBLICATION NOTICE TO HEIRS AND LEGATEES – WILL ADMITTED TO: Christopher Ryan Colton, Address Unknown Marissa Colton Chupp, Address Unknown All others whom it may concern Notice is given of admission to probate of the Last Will and Testament of Raymond E. Colton, on March 23, 2017. Letters of Office were issued on said date to Doris Phelps whose address is PO Box 35, Tonica, IL 61370. You are hereby given notice as an heir or legatee named in the Petition for Probate, that you have the following rights: to appear and participate in these probate proceedings; to access public records therein; to file a petition with the Court within 42 days after entry of the Order Admitting said Will to probate, to require proof of the Will by testimony of the witnesses thereto, in open court or by other

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LaSALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE: ) The Estate of ) Raymond E. Colton, ) Deceased ) Case # 17 P 52 NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE Notice is given of the death of Raymond E. Colton on January 26, 2017. Letters of Office were issued on March 23, 2017 to Doris Phelps whose address is PO Box 35, Tonica, IL 61370. Claims may be filed six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice of Claim Date or three (3)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, OTTAWA, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) WINIFRED L. ) DORNIK, ) DECEASED. ) NO. 2017-P-53 PUBLICATION FOR CLAIMS CLAIM NOTICE Estate of WINlFRED L. DORNIK, Deceased. Notice is given of the death of WINIFRED L. DORNIK of Oglesby, Illinois. Letters of office were issued on March 23, 2017, to JOAN M. FORNEY, 322 Westwinds Drive, Jacksonville, IL 62650, whose attorney is

BIDS Acquiring bids for Mowing for the Village of Tonica. Inquire at Public Works Dept. 815442-3101. All bids must be turned in by Monday, April 17, 2017, by 10:30 a.m. Published in the Tonica News March 31 and April 7, 2017.

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