Volume 143 No. 19
Friday, April 14, 2017
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A landslide win for Sluder
Incumbent mayor wins second term By Dave Cook
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TONICA — Tonica voters were clear in their choice for mayor during the April 4 consolidated election. The unofficial election results show incumbent Tonica Mayor Kevin
Sluder will be able to begin his second term after receiving 158 votes or 87.78 percent of cast ballots. Opposing candidate Arthur Foltynewicz received 22 votes or 12.22 percent. “I’d like to thank the voters for trusting me to
serve another four years as their mayor,” Sluder said the morning after the election. He said he’d like to concentrate on Tonica’s economic growth during the upcoming years, specifically by developing the area around the corner where the Old Village
Inn used to be. The three village trustee positions which were open during the election, but had no candidates, means Sluder can make appointments to fill those vacancies. Like many candidates in area elections, he’s previously said he wishes more people would become involved in their
community by participating at board meetings. Both mayoral candidates also had family connections to the position; Sluder’s father and Foltynewicz’s mother were both one-term mayors during the 1990s.
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Better get that lawn mowed
Lostant looks at shortening time for residents to cut long grass By Zachary J. Pratt news@tonicanews.com
Tonica News photo/Zachary J. Pratt
The Lostant Village Board took the oath of office at its meeting Monday night. Pictured clockwise from left are Dave Mertes, Wendy Forrest, Fred Hartenbower, Mike Cooper, Jack Immel and Ray Brierley.
Immel is Lostant’s new president Hartenbower leaves seat after 10 years
By Zachary J. Pratt news@tonicanews.com
LOSTANT — After the April 4 election, Lostant is seeing a change in the office of village president as Fred Hartenbower steps back from 10 years in the position to make room for Jack Immel. Immel thanked Hartenbower for his service to the village, estimating a combined 25 years in the positions of trustee and mayor. “Not many people know the work and time and money you’ve put into this over the years,” Immel said.
A look to the future
With the change of positions, Immel is looking toward Lostant’s future. “I have met with every one of you and talked about what you want and see for the town and Vol. 143 No. 19 One Section - 8 Pages
for your specific departments,” Immel said to the board members. “I have — I’ll tell you this right now — been impressed. You really have a handle on things,” he said. The village has areas which need improvement, and Immel indicated that with the board’s help it will strive toward those improvements. He mentioned the need for a balanced budget, explaining that while some areas might have to be cut back, the board is going to balance the budget as well as they can. Immel noted the different board members shared many concerns and thoughts regarding the town, such as the condition of the water tower. He said he village has been submitting for a grant to solve the flooding issues for years, but that it might be worth look-
ing into fixing that problem themselves and putting the submission effort into a project such as the water tower, which is more akin to what he sees surrounding communities receiving grants for. “All of you were concerned about the conditions of some of the buildings,” he said, regarding a situation which the village will continue to strive toward improving.
An open seat
Lostant still has an open board position after the health and safety seat was officially vacated by Immel in the transition to mayor. “I have one person interested, but I think, to be fair to everybody, we should open it up,” Immel said. In the meantime, he will continue to preside over those duties.
“I have met with every one of you and talked about what you want and see for the town and for your specific departments. I have — I’ll tell you this right now — been impressed. You really have a handle on things.” Jack Immel Lostant president
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LOSTANT — Lostant is looking at shortening the length of time residents have to mow their lawns. Currently, the village ordinance is set that residents have two weeks to cut their grass after receiving a notice that it has reached 6 inches in height; the proposed change would cut that to one week. “I’d like to cut it down to seven days, give them a week’s notice,” Trustee Mike Cooper said. Police Chief Darin Trask does not foresee a shorter grace period causing problems. “They’re either going to comply, or they’re not,” Trask said. He said that proposed change should not worry people who might be out of town for vacations or other such reasons. “There are extenuating circumstances. If someone’s on vacation, we’re not going to cite them for that,” he said. The concern is how wildly out of control the grass might become during the current two-week period. “If you’re at 6 inches and give them two weeks, where is it then?” village President Jack Immel questioned. In related news, the village is still considering options regarding lawn mowers, though the mower previously being considered is no longer available. Cooper listed the different paths under consideration: New mower, used mower, and leasing the mower, or waiting until a later time. Also at the meeting, the long-discussed deteriorating building that has plagued Lostant looks to finally be seeing a brighter future under its new ownership. The building’s new owners, Robert Gibson and Michelle Gibson,
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IVCC Giving Day surpasses fundraising goal By Dave Cook
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OGLESBY — With the challenges accepted and pledges made, Illinois Valley Community College students and staff entered the IVCC gymnasium to fulfill their obligations to help meet, and surpass the $15,000 goal of the first IVCC Giving Day fundraising event Organized in support of the non-profit IVCC Foundation, Inc., the funds raised on April 6 with the help of 53 donors will help provide 150-200 scholarships for students. “We’ve had tremendous support for this new initiative, and we couldn’t be happier that we’ve not only met, but surpassed our goal because scholarships have become even more important with the current and uncertain state of funding,” IVCC Development Director Fran Brolley said. Along with a previously held bake sale and online fundraising activities, funds were raised through pledges for challenges. The challenges consisted of “Bucks for Baskets”, a free throw challenge featuring the shooting skills of IVCC President Jerry Corcoran and IVCC Foundation President O.J. Stoutner; “Doughnuts for Dough” where students Nick Needs, Jonathan Quintana and assistant director of admissions Aseret Loveland competed to see who could eat the most doughnuts in one minute; “Pennies for Push-ups” featuring IVCC instructors Tom Tunnel and Wes Black racing to see how many could be completed in two minutes; and a “Kiss the Pig” contest where the IVCC staff member raising the most money would volunteer to kiss a pig. Student Nick Needs won the doughnut competition which was harder than the contestants thought. “It was nice they were at least fresh,” Needs joked after the race ended. Stoutner and Corcoran combined for a total of 53 completed free throws during their individual five-minute sessions. Practicing together at times, Stoutner also practiced at the YMCA and was inspired by a seventh-grader he met who goes nightly to shoot 275 baskets. “No matter how well we both shoot today, we’ll be happy with the donations we’ve raised,” Stoutner said. Black and Tunnel were able to complete an impressive combined total of 185 wrist-punishing push-ups within the two minutes, receiving some encouraging help from Spirit, the IVCC mascot. The “Kiss the Pig” competition became somewhat anti-climatic with the announcement that organizers had learned too late that exposing a piglet to kisses from an outside environment could endanger it’s health and the health of the other pigs when it returned to its farm. Instead, the kiss was given to a stuffed pig and suggestions were requested for a suitable replacement challenge for next year’s Giving Day event. By surpassing the goal and with the amount of fun had during the challenges, it’s certain the second annual Giving Day will be held next year, providing another opportunity for IVCC students, faculty, staff, alumni, family and friends to celebrate and support their local community college.
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explained their plans to repair and renovate the location. “Our plan is to gut it, fix it — apartment on top and shop on bottom,”
Michelle said. Robert indicated a desire to rent the apartment out as the couple sells items they’ve made, such as furniture, in the retail shop. The couple knows this building requires a lot of
Tonica News photo/Dave Cook
IVCC Assistant Director of Admissions and Student Records Aseret Loveland quickly realized the “Doughnuts for Dough” challenge was harder than it sounded. She raced students Nick Needs and Jonathon Quintana to see who could eat the most doughnuts in one minute. The more than $15,000 raised during the IVCC Giving Day event surpassed the goal and will be used to provide scholarships.
IVCC instructors Wes Black (foreground) and Tom Tunnel completed a combined 185 push-ups during their “Pennies for Push-ups” challenge which lasted two minutes. Hoping to inspire them to push harder, IVCC mascot Spirit the Eagle joined them briefly in their efforts. Tonica News photo/Dave Cook
work, as demonstrated by their list of plans. “We have plans to tear down the back wall of the building because we know it’s falling apart,” Michelle said. She acknowledged the building needs a new
roof, noting they know it is leaking because of the floors which have fallen to the basement. “It’ll be a good challenge,” Robert said. The project, and the various creations they put together and intend to
sell, are part of Robert’s physical therapy, keeping his mind and hands busy. “Instead of a building on the corner that’s empty and falling apart, we want it to be something Lostant can be proud of,” Michelle said.
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Tonica Volunteer Fire Department March activity report The Tonica Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) ran 12 emergency calls during March. There were no fires, one mutual aid to Oglesby for a motor vehicle accident, 10 ambulance calls and one motor vehicle accident with extrication. Both motor vehicle accidents resulted in fatalities. The TVFD year-to-date totals for emergency calls is 37. The Introduction to Incident Command System training was completed by Tony Clark Shirley. Five members participated in squad training covering a review of the station, truck and equipment. Twenty members attended dispatch, radio etiquette, communications resources and MAYDAY training. Captain Todd Anderson and firefighter/paramedic Alec McCleary attended a 4.5 hour training in Ottawa covering the use of MABAS Division 25 specialty assets. This included hands-on training of the utility vehicle, the air re-supply truck, lighting units and large tent shelters. Firefighter-EMT Jeff Pugh conducted a special training for fire cadets Cesar Mejia and Jesse Breit. This training covered hands-on drills of various types of hose rolls used by fire departments. Training Officer Rick Turri attended an eight-hour pumper, water supply and hydraulics training in Lostant. Tonica provided a pumper tanker for the training. Departments represented were Lostant, Wenona, McNabb, Tonica, Standard, Seneca and Toluca. Training Officer Rick Turri attended training at the Peru Fire Department covering hazardous material/chemical clean-up resources. This training was conducted by the division manager of Rock River Environmental Solutions in Rockford. EMT Woody Olson attended a hazardous materials pipe line safety training program held in LaSalle. EMS training covered medications. Active shooter incident training was conducted by Rescue Task Force and IVCH. The four-hour training was attended by five EMTs: Rick Turri, Sue Huss, Jeff Pugh, Dan Francisco and Woody Olson. The existing SOG pertaining to 2-IN and 2-Out was revised to remove the detailed MAYDAY procedures. A new SOG pertaining to updated MAYDAY procedures was presented. Both procedures were approved and added to the standard operating guidelines of the department. Chief Stremlau attended the MABAS District 25 meeting in Ottawa. He noted discussions were held pertaining to the emergency response and activities surrounding the Naplate and Ottawa tornado. Tonica did provide an engine company to the emergency. He also stressed a proper chain of notification and command structure must be established and adhered to for a safe and successful mitigation of these types of incidents. An example he gave was the village would contact LaSalle County Emergency Management for assistance, and then the county EMA would contact the state emergency management and incident management teams. Mitch Goskusky has completed an application for membership with the TVFD. EMT Monica Kreiser submitted her resignation. Twenty-one donations of $100 or more were received by the TVFD. A discussion continued from last month pertaining to obtaining an outside storage unit or adding-on a small room to the fire building. Assistant Chief Bill Gray completed maintenance on the remote controlled front bumper nozzle on Pumper-Tender 1716. Drawdown chairperson Mary Kay Keutzer reported on the upcoming TVFD fundraiser to be held June 10. Tickets are available from any fire department member.
Argubright joins Illini Investment Services OGLESBY — Tom Argubright has joined the team at Illini Investment Services in Oglesby as a financial advisor. Illini Investment Services is ready to assist its clients with individual retirement accounts, employer-sponsored retirement plans, investment brokerage services, college savings plans, trust accounts, and insurance products and services. As the financial advisor, Argubright will work with clients to determine their financial goals and create individualized plans to help them reach those goals. Argubright, an Oglesby native, graduated from Northern Illinois University in 2012 with an undergraduate
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for probation violation/ revocation. Bond is $75,000 with 10 percent to apply. Ramon was transported to the LaSalle County Jail. • At 8:05 p.m. on April 9, deputies investigated a single-vehicle accident occurring on North 15th Road in Richland Township. A vehicle driven by Nathaniel Overy, 21, of Tonica left the road and struck a culvert in the ditch causing it to overturn several times. He was transported with minor injuries to OSF Streator Hospital by Lostant EMS. Overy was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.
Speakers to talk about social media, short-term rentals OTTAWA — The semi-annual meeting of the North Central Illinois Council of Governments will be held on Thursday, May 18, at Pitstick Pavilion, 3401 Illinois Route 23, Ottawa. A buffet starts at 5:15 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person. Attorneys Dan Glink and Greg Jones of Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni and Krafthefer will speak about short-term rentals and social media and how to cope with, regulate and foster emerging technologies
4-H’ers serve as leaders of service during National 4-H Day of Service We know 4-H members do community service. Now, there’s a day set aside to celebrate that service as 4-H clubs across the nation come together for the first National 4-H Day of Service on April 29. The goal of National 4-H Day of Service is to encourage 4-H members in every county to make a positive difference. National 4-H Day of Service is open to everyone in the community — 4-H members, families, volunteers and community partners. Service projects can be done by individuals or as an entire county 4-H program. No matter what the project, this will be a day to make a difference. 4-Hers can work on projects at any time during the month of April, however, April 29 has been identified as the date to celebrate the culmination of service outreach. Register a project online at http://4-h.org/get-involved/ true-leaders-in-service. To find out more about 4-H programs near you, contact the University of Illinois Extension Office, IVCC Campus, by calling 815-224-0889.
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NORTH UTICA — The LaSalle County Democratic Central Committee will host its annual Jackson Day dinner fundraiser on Saturday, April 29, at Celebrations 150 in North Utica. Cocktails will be at 6 p.m., and dinner will be at 7 p.m. The cost is $40 for singles and $70 for couples. There will be a number of distinguished individuals and VIPs in attendance, including Chris Kennedy, candidate for Illinois governor, as guest speaker. Tickets can be purchased online at jdd.localdems.org or by contacting Mary Beth at 815-795-7970. Make checks payable to: LaSalle County Democratic Central Committee.
• At 10:10 p.m. on April 6, deputies responded to Papa Murph’s bar in Utica for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, deputies found that Jacob Shields, 23, of LaSalle was told to leave the bar. Shortly after, an altercation in the parking lot occurred between Shields and Todd Dimmig, 51, of Tonica. Shields threatened Dimmig with a screwdriver, and Dimmig subsequently shot a firearm into the air. Dimmig was arrested and charged with reckless discharge of a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon. Shields was arrested for aggravated assault. During the investigation, a third party, Kenneth Dimmig, 18, was arrested on an active LaSalle County failure to appear warrant for driving while suspended. All three were transported to the LaSalle County Jail. Kenneth Dimmig’s bond is $3,000 with 10 percent to apply. • At 10:14 a.m. on April 7, deputies arrested Brittany A. Ramon, 24, of Tonica at her residence on an original LaSalle County warrant
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The Editorial Page The passion of Christ is our eternal hope The Tonica News Billy Holland Sam R Fisher
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Yesterday’s sacrifices, today’s lessons When I think of Easter, those holidays of long ago are what come to mind. They were special days, and we waited for that Sunday with wild abandon. And why wouldn’t we? Easter meant a host of things to us back then. First Terri Simon of all, to a frugal COMMENTARY farm family who didn’t buy much candy or special presents, not to mention new clothes and shoes, Easter seemed to break all the rules. A new Easter outfit, complete with new white shoes, frilly socks, an Easter bonnet and white gloves, was the normal attire we’d get for Easter Sunday. If our feet hadn’t grown, we had to use the white shoes from the year before, but we hoped like crazy they would be too small. The dress, adorned with lace and ruffles, was a big deal, even though farm clothes were what we were most used to. We counted the days until we could wear that outfit to church on Sunday morning. Back then, we were sure our Easter ensemble had to cost a million dollars. And that was just the beginning. ... We woke up on Easter morning to more candy than we’d seen all year. By today’s standards, it was probably rather meager, but to us, our eyes were wide with the jelly beans, little chocolate eggs, a single, hollow chocolate rabbit, marshmallow eggs and colorful gumballs. We were in sugar heaven, and we’d sort through our sweet loot like bandits who had just robbed a bank. The hard-boiled eggs — hidden around the house — provided a frantic search. Each of us kids had our own room to search, and without exception, there was always one hard-boiled egg hidden in one of our slippers — the first one we’d discover when we got out of bed. It was usually in our favorite color with our name written on it with one of those white, waxy crayons. Today, the health department would probably tell you those eggs shouldn’t have been at room temperature all night long, but none of us ever died, got sick or even thought about some ailment we might have gotten from eating them. There was always a bowl of eggs on the dining room table too — nestled in Easter grass, we knew the Easter Bunny had left them for the adults in the family. Aside from eggs, candy and new clothes, there were always a few toys/treats too. Jacks, jump ropes, paddle balls which usually broke before noon, maybe a little stuffed rabbit or chick, kites, streamers for our bicycle handlebars — and of course, a bottle of bubbles. A couple of years, we woke up to new baby chicks, chirping from inside a cardboard box and all nestled under a heat lamp — we had no idea they would be Sunday dinner in the weeks to come. One year, we each got a baby rabbit, which turned into a 4-H project. After our egg hunt, candy counting, church and Sunday school, a big Easter dinner was always planned. Ham and scalloped potatoes were always on the menu, along with a Jell-O salad, vegetables, deviled eggs and more. In the afternoon, the adults chatted and napped, and as kids, we spent the rest of the day playing outside with our new toys/treats — eating candy like there was no tomorrow. As I think back, those Easters from long ago hold many fond memories, all steeped in tradition. As kids, the day seemed abundant, but now as an adult, I tend to look at those Easters from the past in a different light. While I now know how much of a financial strain those Easters probably were for the adults in my family, I have to think how much those same adults probably sacrificed to make the day special for us. Never did I see those adults with new Easter clothes or shoes to wear to church. Never did I see them with their own Easter treats or candy. Sure they ate a hard-boiled egg or two, but they sacrificed much for us — not just at Easter but nearly every day of the year. Easter is about sacrifices. We know the Easter story, and no greater sacrifice was ever made. As you celebrate your own Easter this year, I urge you to think about the sacrifices made for each one of us — not just from the past but also today. When we do so, it truly puts the Easter story into perspective. Tonica News Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@tonicanews.com.
This is the time of year when Christians remember the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is a season when His followers are focused on how He suffered and died on the cross and after three days He arose from the grave. To be honest, Holy Week is not really a jolly time of celebration but rather calls for serious meditation and being grateful for the gift of salvation. It is bittersweet because it’s never pleasant to imagine a person being brutally tortured (especially when they are innocent), but the fact that Jesus miraculously came back to life, is a demonstration of His infinite power and authority and why we are so filled with humility and encouragement. Jesus Christ did not just talk about love; He demonstrated His passion by suffering and surrendering His life so that we could live. I admit I am an emotional person. I remember going to see the Passion movie a few years ago, and I was disturbed to say the least. It is not uncommon for me to cry when I witness something that moves my soul, and this was no exception. Recently, I was watching a story about the Make-a-Wish Foundation and how they provide a way for very sick children to experience a happy but most likely a last request, and it seems I cried through the entire program. As the scenes of what Christ went through was presented before me, I kept thinking how could someone watch something like this and not be deeply stirred? I am not ashamed to wear my feelings on
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my sleeve, as I have no desire to hide behind a mask to pretend I am strong and not emotionally influenced. Actually, I believe if we are not careful, we can become hardened by the harshness of life and lose our spiritual sensitivity. I think about His life and the reason why He came to earth which is explained so clearly in the 16th verse of the third chapter of John. I think about how He was betrayed by those He trusted and was denied by His closest friends. The religious community rejected His message and the legal system along with the demands from the general population, overwhelmingly agreed to publicly execute Him without a reason other than they hated Him. Sadly, things have not really changed that much. We notice He was constantly approached by those in desperate need, and it was His character to be concerned and compassionate. The world has always been filled with human suffering, and He is always ready to respond in love and mercy. Being emotional and even knowledgeable about the Bible is fine, but that does not necessarily mean that someone is following Christ. It is what they do with what they have learned that transforms emotions
into spiritual obedience. When we see someone who needs help or even an encouraging word, what good does it do to just look at them them with pity. Christ was always ministering to those who would reach out to Him by faith, and 2,000 later He is still pouring out His grace and forgiveness to anyone that will call upon His name. As His followers, we have been called to focus our attention to becoming more like Him in spite of a troubled world that justifies walking over the wounded and being self-centered. His command to take up our cross includes letting go of our natural way of selfish thinking and to willingly embrace the empathy of heaven. It seems the more I learn about His life, the more I can sense what was being felt by those who knew Him. As we meditate on His message, we are given a deeper understanding of who He is, and what He wants to do through us. The reverential fear and awareness of who Jesus is and why He came is our hope for heaven, and it is now our responsibility to keep our spiritual eyes focused on our mission. Beyond the new clothes and the Easter festivities, may we spend some time focusing on the one that loves us and came to save us from our ourselves. Billy Holland lives in Central Kentucky with his wife Cheryl, where he is a Christian author, outreach minister and community chaplain. To learn more, visit billyhollandministries.com.
Don’t be fooled by ‘penny for schools’ tax A Missouri corporation is making a pretty penny helping to hike local sales taxes across Illinois. But in the process, it’s proving how local governments shirk responsibility to keep their spending in check. Ten years ago, Illinois passed a law authorizing the Illinois County School Facility Occupation Tax, or CSFT. This law allows elected school boards representing a majority of the county’s student population to place a sales tax hike referendum of up to 1 percent on the ballot. To pass, it requires a simple majority vote. And all that money has to go toward school facility projects. Odds are you’ve seen this question at the polls at some point over the past decade, as around 70 counties across Illinois have voted on this ballot question since 2007. Take Jackson County, where 57 percent of voters approved a 1 percent CSFT last October. That means families in Carbondale will pay an 11.75 percent sales tax on food and beverage items, and a 9.75 percent sales tax on other goods. Those rates rival those paid by families in Chicago, which is home to the highest sales tax in the nation among major cities. The fact these new sales taxes pile on to already-excessive tax burdens across the state is bad enough. (A March report from consumer finance website WalletHub found Illinoisans shoulder the nation’s highest state and local tax burden, at more than $8,100 annually for the median household.) But what well-meaning residents may not know about the CSFT is that a multibillion-dollar business based in Missouri – Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. – is often pulling the strings. A 2014 Illinois Policy Institute investigation found Stifel involvement in 12 of the 14 CSFT hikes in that year’s fall election cycle, and dozens more over the seven years prior. The company provided guidance to Jackson County officials last year. Stifel’s business model looks like
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this: employees trek across the state offering free consultation to school boards that want more money for their districts. Then they make a pitch to handle the lucrative bond business for the ensuing projects funded by the sales-tax hike. Nice work if you can get it. But nickel-and-diming tactics like the CSFT end up masking accountability for local spending decisions. They also show why a weak property tax freeze from Springfield won’t force local governments to get their spending under control. Look at Hillsboro, a small rural community about an hour south of Springfield and the seat of Montgomery County. Montgomery is one of Stifel’s latest targets. Last year, Hillsboro voters rejected a referendum to build a new high school at a cost of more than $60 million. Soon after, Stifel representatives showed up and persuaded Montgomery County Schools to put the CSFT on the ballot this spring. “There’s nothing left here to pay a new tax like this,” said Jeff Dunn, a Hillsboro small business owner. “Really good jobs that would support a family have left. All of our industry is gone now.” Hillsboro already levies a special telecommunications tax. And the local school district hiked its property tax levy by 55 percent from 2006 to 2015. “We have high unemployment, high poverty and a high number of residents on food stamps,” Dunn said. “That tax is a real burden on many people but it’s not enough for the school?” Biased advising from Stifel often leads to questionable claims from
local officials regarding the CSFT. One popular myth: If voters approve the sales tax hike, property taxes will go down. Don’t count on it. Just ask taxpayers in Champaign. Stifel, local school districts and the Champaign County Board promoted claims in 2009 that the sales-tax hike would result in lower property taxes in 13 Champaign County school districts. The CSFT passed in all of them. But only one of those school districts lowered property tax levies over the next five years. The other 12 districts raised property tax levies by an average of 22 percent as of 2014. And that’s on top of the new sales tax, which has taken tens of millions of extra dollars from Champaign County residents. While school districts can place CSFT referendums on the ballot every election, wearing down any opposition, voters can never initiate a referendum to repeal the tax once enacted. New local revenue across Illinois often serves to only prop up an unsustainable system, one where collective bargaining agreements ensure benefits far above what residents working in the private sector can expect, administrative pay continues to rise, and prevailing wage requirements inflate the cost of public projects. Part of the Illinois Senate’s failed “grand bargain” was a two-year property tax freeze. But such a freeze means nothing without reforms to local government spending, and comprehensive changes to the roadblocks that protect residents from other tax and fee hikes like the CSFT. Without necessary safeguards, companies like Stifel are all too happy to take advantage of tax-hungry officials. Austin Berg is a writer for the Illinois Policy Institute. He wrote this column for the Illinois News Network, a project of the Institute. Austin can be reached at aberg@illinoispolicy.org.
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Community Tonica Easter egg hunt on Saturday TONICA — The Tonica community Easter egg hunt will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, in the Tonica City Park. Mark Nowakowski, pastor of the Tonica, Lostant and Richland parishes of the United Methodist Church, said the egg hunt is open to children in kindergarten through eighth grades and will feature eggs, prizes and several fun activities for all.
In the event of rain, the hunt will be rescheduled for April 22. The hunt is sponsored with help from the village of Tonica, Illini State Bank, The Dauber Company, The Closet of Hope, Town and Country, the No Problem Pub and the members of the Tonica, Lostant and Richland parishes of the United Methodist Church. For more information, call 815-442-8465.
Tonica Cemetery cleanup TONICA — The annual Tonica Cemetery cleanup will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 15. All grave blankets, seasonal and unsightly items
will be removed. Participants are asked to bring shears and loppers — time permitting there are some branches that need trimming.
Relay for Life team meeting set for April 24 STREATOR — LaSalle County Relay for Life will hold its 20th anniversary event Friday, June 9, and Saturday, June 10, in the Streator Park. In the 19 years of relaying in LaSalle County, the event has raised more than $3 million. Many of the LaSalle County Relay teams are currently holding various fundraising events, but more teams are needed to help with this fight against this disease that has touched all of us one way or another. The April team meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday,
April 24, at Park Church, 201 N. Vermillion St. in Streator. Anyone can attend this meeting to join a team, start a team, or just find out more about Relay and this all important fight. The committee will bring all attendees up to date on the plans for the event and the ability of any team to discuss its fundraising events coming up. For information on joining a team, donating to the event, starting a new team or just additional knowledge on Relay go to www.relayforlife. org/lasalleco.
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Headed for state bowling tournament Tonica Grade School students Chance Hank (from left), Jacob Marcinkus, Jonathan Hillyer, Landen Miller and Jacob Sensiba were treated to a school send off on April 7 on their way to the IESA State Bowling Tournament.
Omicron chapter meets in Ottawa OTTAWA — The Omicron Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International met March 21 at the Pitstick Pavilion in Ottawa. President Mary Sue Myers conducted the business meeting. Members brought cash donations for local food pantries. The Personal Growth and Services Committee is in charge of dispersal of the donations. The Special Events Committee presented the 79th annual Founder’s Day program titled “Parade of States.” The first states joining The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International were featured with readings, artwork and songs. Texas was the first state to join, and Illinois was the 10th. Helen Koch, one of the national founders, came from Illinois. There
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Cast announced for ‘The Hallelujah Girls’ LASALLE — Comedy blossoms in the spring as Stage 212 presents the testimony of “The Hallelujah Girls,” the rollicking Southern comedy by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten. Following the loss of a dear friend, a group of women realize the time to change their lives and achieve their dreams is now, and they start by trying to turn an abandoned church into a day spa. Personalities, family, an ex-boyfriend, a spiteful archrival and other obstacles get in the way, but for the women of Eden Falls, Georgia, where there’s a will, there’s always another way. Featured in the cast are Karen Rogers as Carlene Travis, Jenifer Shavers as Nita Mooney, Mag-
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University of Illinois Extension will offer free pressure canner dial gauge testing clinics The University of Illinois Extension will offer free pressure canner dial gauge testing walk-in clinics from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Ottawa, Henry and Princeton. Clinics will be Friday, April 28, at the LaSalle County office, 1689 North 31st Road in Ottawa; Friday, May 5, at the Marshall-Putnam office, 509 Front St. in Princeton; and the Princeton clinic will be Friday, May 12, at the Bureau County office, 850 Thompson St. in Princeton. Participants should
bring their pressure canner lid with the dial gauge attached for testing. Remember, weighted pressure canners do not need to be tested. In addition, attend a class and food demonstration, Preserving Your Food, Canning, Freezing and Drying Seasonal Foods, offered at each clinic from 10 to 11 a.m. Susan Glassman, nutrition and wellness educator, will discuss the advantages of food preservation, different food preservation methods, and
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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 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 5/8-1; 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.
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 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.
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) 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.
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.
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