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‘For God’s sake ... do something!’ By Barb Kromphardt bkromphardt@tonicanews.com
LOSTANT – About a dozen Lostant residents attended Monday’s village board meeting to discuss their losses during the 100-year-flood that swamped the village in April, and to see what the board is going to do about it in the future.
Dallas Freeman began by asking board members what they were going to do with the water problem on the east end of town. Village President Fred Hartenbower said the board talks about the problem about every five years. He said engineers have studied the problem and offered
suggestions as to what might work. However, there’s no guarantee the solutions would work, and the village doesn’t have any money to make any changes anyway. Freeman said other towns seem to find grant money, and the work is given to local contractors.
“If the people aren’t happy, what’s going to happen?” he said. Resident Jack Moore spoke next, and asked about the problem with flooding by the railroad tracks. He said the answer to the problem is to shut the water down before it gets to town. “The engineers say there is nothing we
can do,” Hartenbower replied. Then resident Tom Hoyt spoke up. He said his basement was flooded in 2007, 2008 and then again in April. He talked about the appliances he had lost, and how now his furnace and appliances are up on blocks to keep them out of the water.
Hoyt said that last month, with two sump pumps and two hoses operating, he still had 25 inches of water in his basement. “We have to set up something,” he said. “We have to think about floods because they’re coming more and more often.”
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Workers and workplaces recovering slowly By Barb Kromphardt bkromphardt@tonicanews.com
The latest figures are out, and the numbers show LaSalle County residents and businesses are slowly recovering from the effects of the recession along with the rest of the country. On April 30, the Census Bureau released County Business Patterns: 2011, which provides the only detailed annual information on the number of establishments, employees, and first quarter and annual payroll for most of the 1,200 industries covered at the national, state and county levels. There were 7.4 million U.S. businesses with paid employees for 2011, a loss of 42,585 establishments from 2010. This is the fourth consecutive year of decline for the number of U.S. businesses. The good news came in terms of total employment. In 2011, total employment from all U.S. business sectors was 113.4 million, an increase of 1.5 million employees from 2010. This year is the first since 2008 in which U.S. businesses reported an increase in employment over the prior year. Last year saw a decline of 2.5 million workers, which came on the heels of a 6.4 million decline the previous year.
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Back in the tractor again Farmers like this man northeast of Tonica were happy to get back in their fields last week as the soil finally dried out enough for them to begin planting. As of May 13, corn planting progressed to 17 percent complete across the state compared to 94 percent last year and 64 percent for the five-year average.
Celebrating those who serve Olsen: “Failure is not an option.” By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com
TONICA – National Emergency Medical Services Week 2013 is May 19-25, and this year’s theme is “EMS: One Mission. One Team.” Nowhere is that more evident than the Tonica Volunteer Fire Department. With a staff of around 40 members –
10 of whom are trained as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) – the goal is simple: help those in distress. The Tonica Fire Department is one of the dwindling numbers of fire departments that is still non-tax funded. All equipment and materials come from public donations or grants. That’s a difficult thing to do for
most departments, but TVFD doesn’t seem to notice. “Everything in this building ... we’ve either had a hand in putting together or we’ve taken something and made it almost brand new,” said Woody Olsen, a TVFD member with 37 years under his belt. “Most of these pieces of equipment, you wouldn’t recognize as being as old as they are.”
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Olsen said the TVFD doesn’t have a bunch of leather chairs or a 200inch TV on the wall. “This building is work, and that probably more than anything, and the amount of training we do, that’s how we have a good reputation,” Olsen said. “Failure is not an option.” “We were given a department that’s been going since the 1930s. We had the first motor-
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ized pump truck back then, a 1931 model. That truck’s back in town now,” said 38-year veteran Rick Turri. “We hope to have it and our 1906 ladder wagon in the parades this year.” The price of firefighting has, like so many other things, risen substantially over the years. In the garage, the department has a fund-raising
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sign from 1969 when they were trying to buy a new truck. The goal for the new truck was $24,000. Today, that money won’t even equip a truck, let alone buy it. “Our fire/rescue truck has around $100,000 of equipment on it. The truck is about $300,000. When we bought our new pumper, we saved $100,000 by buying it used,” Turri said. One of the advantages of functioning in a rural area is the familiarity with people. “If we get a call for Mrs. Jones, I know her condition. I know her medical history. I know the medications she’s taking. That saves us a lot of time,” Olsen said. In many ways, TVFD is a family affair. Many of the members today are sons, daughters, wives, husbands and even grandchildren of members from the past seventy-plus years. “It takes an under-
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Vacant house burns near Lostant LOSTANT – Lostant Fire Department received a page from the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office at about 3:20 a.m. Sunday of a structure fire on North 14th Road near the area of East 1st Road. Upon arrival, firefighters found a two-story house fully engulfed at 115 North 15th Road. Lostant Fire Chief Andy Forrest said no one lived in the abandoned home and the windows were boarded up. Lostant Fire Department was assisted by their autoaid departments, Toluca and Wenona fire departments. Lostant also requested assistance from Magnolia Fire Department and Tonica Fire Department. Toluca and Wenona sent engines and tankers from each department. Magnolia sent manpower and a tanker and Tonica sent a tanker to the scene and sent an engine to Lostant’s station for a change of quarters. Lostant responded with two engines, a tanker and an ambulance. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Department was also on scene. Lostant firefighters remained on scene until 7:30 a.m. The cause of this fire is still uncertain. The Illinois State Fire Marshal’s office was contacted.
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Woody Olsen (left) and Rick Turri show the control panel on one of the department’s pumper trucks. standing family and community,” said Turri. “Instead of a spouse who says, ‘You have to go now?’ it’s important to have one who says, ‘You have to go. Now.’” “We have a community that supports us and understands. When a call comes in, it’s understood; we have
Lostant From Page 1 Hoyt said the board needed to take action, whether by finding grant money or working with the county or state. “If we don’t start now, we’re screwed,” Hoyt said. “For God’s sake, you’ve got to do something.” Hartenbower said the village board would try again. “We’ll spend more money and ask the engineer to do another study,” he said. Hartenbower said the village had hired a grant writer in the past to find money for the village. “He turned up nothing and it cost $1,500,” he said. Hartenbower said the board will talk to the engineer and look for grant money again, “We’ll get back to you,” he told the audience.
be ready for it. Even if it only happens once a year or so, we have to know what to do; or what not to do.” Training is the focal point of the department. Among the skill sets of the firefighters in the department include hazardous materials operation, certified car-
dio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), paramedic training and roadway extrication specialist. Turri also has a bachelor’s degree in fire science management. “We have to be safe,” said Turri. “It’s important that to get you home, we have to get home.”
In other business, the board:
more development if it wanted more income from the TIF, and recommended the board focus on businesses such as dollar stores, mini-markets with a gas station, and multi-unit senior housing. “That’s the type of thing you need to get going,” he said. Hartenbower said the village is getting about $7,000, mostly from regular increases in assessed value of properties in the TIF. • Reminded residents it is illegal to hook sump pumps to the sanitary sewer. • Referred a variance application from residents Lloyd and Patty Petri for a new fence to the Zoning Board of Appeals. • Discussed the recent vandalism and tire slashings on Main Street. Hartenbower said he agreed with
a petition being circulated to have more police presence on Main Street after midnight. In addition, Hartenbower said residents need to be more watchful. “This is our town. We need to get involved,” he said. • On a split vote, returned the kennel fee for three or more dogs to $175. The fee was lowered in April by a 3-2 vote when Mertes was not present, and he made a motion to return the fee to $175. Trustee Tony Allison, who made April’s motion to reduce the fee, said the fee was designed to reduce the dog population, and was just too high compared to neighboring towns. Hartenbower needed to break the 3-3 vote. “If you have three dogs, you can afford $175 for a kennel fee,” he said.
• Saw village clerk Wendy Forrest, village president Fred Hartenbower, and trustees David Mertes, Mike Cooper and Ray Brierly sworn into office after being reelected to their positions April 9. • Heard from Pam Holmes of the Zoning Board of Appeals that no recommendation had been made regarding the special use permit requested by Ruff Brothers Grain Co. The ZBA will meet on May 22, and that meeting will be followed by a special meeting of the village board at 8 p.m. • Heard from Herb Klein regarding the village’s Tax Increment Financing district. Klein said the village needed to generate
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members who don’t even have to ask to leave work. They just go,” Olsen said. “Our response time is around four minutes.” “It’s difficult for some people. We train a lot,” said Olsen. “There is no such thing as a ‘typical call.’ Each one is different, and we have to
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Steele named Legionnaire of the Year By Elin Arnold news@tonicanews.com
TONICA – Jim Steele was named Legionnaire of the Year by Tonica American Legion Russell Zenor Post 260 at the regular meeting held May 9. He was presented the award for “Dedicated Service to His Country.” Steele is originally from Tonica, the son of Bruce and the late Phyllis Steele. He graduated from Tonica High School and entered the Navy in 1971 where he was trained as an electronic warfare operator. “I traveled all over the world and all the way around,” Steele said. He was assigned to the USS Ware and USS Miller along with being stationed at bases in Florida, Texas, and Virginia. “I was in the service during the Vietnam Conflict but the closest I got
was 100 miles offshore,” Steele said. He was honorably discharged as an E-6 in 1977. Steele worked at Commonwealth Edison. At the time of his retirement in 2007, he was working as a compliance administrator. Steele and his wife, Karen, still live in Tonica and they have three children. Jim and Jeff both live in Peru and their daughter, Jennifer (Roger) Konczak lives in Tonica. The Steeles have two grandchildren. Steele is an avid gardener and a dedicated member of the American Legion, currently serving as vice-commander. When presenting the award Commander Lowell Beenenga said, “You’ve always been there for us, Jim, wherever and whenever we needed you.”
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Jim Steele (left) accepts the Tonica American Legion Russell Zenor Post 260 Legionnaire of the Year Award for 2013 from Commander Lowell Beenenga.
Older Americans teach lessons to us By Dixie Schroeder news@tonicanews.com
TONICA - This May is the 50th anniversary of Older Americans Month. At a meeting of the National Council of Senior Citizens in May 1963, President John F. Kennedy designated May to honor the nation’s senior citizens. Kennedy wanted to encourage others to pay tribute to the wisdom and experience of older Americans. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued a proclamation that changed the name from Senior Citizen month to Older Americans Month. According to the Census Bureau, there are now more than 41.4 million people who are 65 years and older in the United States. This age group counts for 13.3 percent of the total popu-
lation. In 2056 the population that is 65 years and older will outnumber people younger than the age of 18 and under in the United States. Oscar Wilde once said, “With age comes wisdom.” According to the Census Bureau, 81.1 percent of people 65 years of age and older have completed high school or higher education. In this group, 24.3 percent have earned at least a bachelor’s degree. This same age group has almost 81 percent owning homes and more than 71 percent taking their civic responsibilities seriously by voting in the last presidential election. So can an individual learn from another individual’s life experiences? Grandparents and other older adults will often tell stories of their lives to grandchildren in the
hopes of helping them as they grow up. Local area seniors echoed this idea. Sandy Tarr of Leonore is one who said she has learned a lot from life experiences. Tarr has faced some serious challenges in life and kept trying to keep everything in control. “I’ve been through a lot in my life,” Tarr said. “My husband has Alzheimer’s and is in a nursing home and I have survived bone cancer during his illness. I learned you just got to let go. God takes care of everything. But I don’t always do that. Whatever it is … that is the way it is going to be. That is the biggest lesson I have ever learned in my life and it took me until I was 70 years old to learn it.” Lewis Barr of Tonica has been dealing with health issues as he has gotten older. Friends are
very important to Barr. One friend had done a kindness for him in midApril and when he passed away, it came to Barr that life is way too short. He said, “We need to remember to appreciate someone while they are here on earth. When they are gone, it is too late.” The idea of respect was the theme of lessons learned from Mary Klopcic of LaSalle over the years. Klopcic said that her grandma taught her that respect was to be given to all. “I think that is one thing, the lack of respect that young people have today,” Klopcic said. “I think we have learned how important respect is throughout life in a lot of places not just in relationships but to animals, government, or whatever. There is a certain amount of respect that is needed.”
Russell Zenor Post plans Memorial Day services in Tonica TONICA – Russell Zenor Post 260 Tonica American Legion will host this year’s Memorial Day services, which will be held May 26 at the old cemetery in Tonica starting at 1:30 p.m. Legionnaires are asked to meet at the Hall at 1 p.m. and they will march to the cemetery, led by the
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All Tonica residents and Tonica area Vietnam veterans are invited to attend and sign the guest book. Speaker for the services this year will be Tom Guilandri, a Tonica High School graduate who served in the Vietnam War. There will be a special section of the
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The news was mixed locally. In 2011 in LaSalle County, there were 2,732 business with paid employees, a decrease of 67 establishments from 2010. However, employment increased from 36,341 people working in 2010 to 37,297 in 2011, an increase of 956 employees. this followed a increase of 265 employees in 2010 and a decrease of 1,709 employees in 2009. Payroll showed a corresponding increase. In 2010, first quarter payroll was $288,872,000, and the annual payroll was $1,269,440,000. In 2011, first quarter payroll was $318,778,000, and the annual payroll was $1,326,659,000. “The strength of this release is that we can measure the economic activity of businesses at the local level, including changes over time,” said William Bostic, the Census Bureau’s associate director for economic programs. “This year’s County Business Patterns report is the first since the most recent recession to show a reversal in the downward trend of employment. The growth in employment combined with the increase in annual payroll is another indication of a recovering economy.” Nationally, the retail trade sector had the highest number of establishments (1.1 million). Next were professional,
scientific and technical services (850,903); health care and social assistance (818,726); other services (except public administration) (722,398); construction (657,738); and accommodation and food services (649,011). In LaSalle County, retail trade continued to have the largest number of establishments (418), holding steady since 2010. Next was other services (except public administration (342, a decrease of 13 since 2010.) Accommodation and food services (307, a decrease of three), remained in third place but health care and social assistance (270, up five) climbed to fourth place above construction (261, down 15), which dropped to fifth. Nationwide, construction continued showing the largest decline in establishments, losing 24,946 establishments (3.7 percent) in 2011, down to 657,738 overall. This followed a 4.2 percent decrease the previous year. The report excludes data on self-employed individuals, employees of private households, railroad employees, agricultural production employees and most government employees. County Business Patterns: 2011 defines employment as all fulland part-time employees who were on the payroll during the pay period that includes March 12, 2011.
LaSalle ROE to meet OTTAWA – The LaSalle Regional Office of Education board will meet at 9 a.m. May 20 in Ottawa to seat elected board members and elect a president. At the April 9 election, Lloyd Vogel and John Glascock were elected for another term. Randal Johnson won the seat left vacant by Cynthia Schnitz, who did not run for re-election. Vote totals were Vogel 9,689; Johnson 9,391, and Glascock 9,312. Vicky Garrison, Dave Hagenbuch, Carol Mitchell and Robert Widman Sr. will continue with their current terms. The board will also set quarterly meeting dates and times for the next year.
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Property tax reassessment for properties damaged by April flooding Property owners may be eligible for a prorated reassessment of their property due to the April 2013 floods, if they have substantial damage to their homes and buildings. Adjustments will be to the 2013 assessments, property taxes payable in 2014. In order to receive adjustments, the owner needs to complete form PTAX-245 Disaster Area
Application for Reassessment. These forms are available on the LaSalle County website www. lasallecounty.org under either the EMA or County Assessment Office. Forms are also available by contacting the County Assessment Office at 815-4348233 or contacting your local township assessor’s office. Phone numbers for the township assessors are available on the Coun-
ty Assessment area of the LaSalle County website. This form should be completed and forwarded to the LaSalle County Supervisor of Assessments Office, 707 E. Etna Road, Ottawa, IL 61350, prior to July 1. In addition to the detailed description required on the form, we are requesting copies of any receipts, pictures, or other pertinent information that would aid in
establishing the adjusted value of your property. Although many of the properties indicated damage visible on the outside, split levels and basement damage in particular are difficult to validate and all information to make the appropriate adjustments is appreciated. Please Note: This form covers only the county real estate property assessments.
Tonica Fire Department May meeting minutes TONICA – The Tonica Fire Department recently held its May monthly meeting. Chief Todd Anderson wcalled the meeting to order with 25 members and one guest present. The treasurer’s expense report for April was $6,135.69. During the month of April, the department answered two fire calls, 11 ambulance and nine other calls including two for CO investigation, one for Change of Quarters, two for traffic control assistance in the flooding, one for an odor investigation and three Good Intent. That place the total yearto-date calls through April 30 at 58. Anderson thanked the membership for a very busy month handling all the calls, especially the flooding calls. Anderson reported a Department of Natural Resources grant was awarded to the department. The grant covers hoses, fittings, nozzles and wild land firefighting gear. The department received a notice from the state fire marshal office that a permit has been issued to start the removal of the fuel tanks at the Village Inn. Terry Chambers applied
for membership. Anderson reported the application has cleared the village. Chambers has previous firefighter experience. Anderson said he would send out letters asking for the intentions of those members who are not meeting the department’s minimum training, meeting and bi-law requirements. Garage sale chairperson Tina Gray felt the fire department garage sale went very well. She gave special thanks to members Woody Olson, Alec McCleary and Sue Huss. Carol Zimmerman, Kari Leffelman, Renee Kohr, Gray, Mary K. Keutzer and Christi Anderson donated food for the event. Drawdown chairperson Al Stremlau requested that members turn in any monies or prizes collected before May 24. The fundraiser will be June 8. Rural fire sign installation remains in process. The pump test has been completed, with TankerPumper 1716 passing with flying colors. Anderson thanked members Bill Gray, Vinny Gray, Terry McCleary, Alec McCleary, Olson and Rick Turri for their participation. Other departments who partici-
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pated in the pumper tests in Tonica were Lostant and Oglesby. Bill Gray completed the SCBA Compressor Air quality testing requirements. The department unit passed and has received certification. The parts needed for the MABAS SCBA fit test machine have been received. Annual fit testing of masks for interior firefighters will take place during May. Tonica’s first motorized fire truck, a 1931 Chevy, has been acquired and returned to the community. In the later ‘30s, this truck was converted from a W.P.A. work truck to a fire truck by the past members of the department. More information on the truck will be available soon. Training officer Turri reported 19 firefighters attended the monthly training covering The How, Why, What and When of Ladders, Review of Hackensack Firefighter Line of Duty Death incident, Hands on Drills and C.B.T. Fire Fighter Tests. EMS Training covering Pharmacology was attended by
seven EMTs. A fire drill at the Tonica Grade School was held during April. The department responded in nonemergency mode. The drill verified interagency communications between the school, alarm company, LaSalle County Dispatching and the fire department. Anderson reminded members who have not completed NIMS 100 / 200/ 700 to do so. Turri represented the Tonica Department at the wake service for Utica FD EMT Shelba Bimm. Bill Gray serviced the fire station backup electrical generator. EMT Olson hosted a Girl Scout first aid and safety seminar. Besides a safety talk, the girls toured the department, had a practice bandaging session and a discussion on handling medical emergencies. Police Officer Rollin Copelan also talked about stranger danger. Department members completed some needed yard and parking lot work during April.
Federal flood relief approved for LaSalle and 10 other counties Approval comes one day after request CHICAGO — Governor Pat Quinn announced May 10 that President Barack Obama has approved his request for federal assistance to help people and businesses in 11 Illinois counties recover from historic flooding in mid-April. The announcement came just one day after Quinn submitted his request for Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Fulton, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, LaSalle, McHenry and Will counties. “I thank President Obama for his fast and responsive approval of our request for federal assistance to help families across Illinois recover from this devastating flood,” Quinn said. “This quick action will help speed relief to the people of Illinois who suffered flood damages and help them begin rebuilding their lives.” The federal disaster declaration will help people and businesses in the 11 counties by allowing them to apply for grants and loans to assist with storm-related losses. Quinn submitted a request for federal disaster assistance to the president on May 9. The request was supported by damage assessment documenta-
tion that identified 41 homes in the 11-county area that were destroyed and 761 that suffered major damage. Thousands of additional homes were also affected by the floods. More than 3,500 homes in those counties were surveyed. The federal disaster declaration makes assistance available to flood victims, including grants to individuals and households to help with temporary housing, home repairs or replacement and other disaster-related expenses, as well as low-interest SBA loans to residents and businesses. “We will begin working immediately with FEMA to ensure flood victims can get needed help as quickly as possible,” IEMA Director Jonathon Monken said. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which administers the assistance program, has a tollfree telephone number 800-621-FEMA (3362) or 800-462-7585 (TTY for hearing and speech impaired) for victims to apply for assistance. Registration can also be done online at www. disasterassistance.gov. Damage assessments are continuing in many other counties hit by severe flooding and additional requests for federal assistance to help citizens in those counties are expected.
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As you move into the future ... Friends and faculty, parents and grandparents, and especially graduates, I welcome you to today’s ceremony. You know, we have two words for this cap and gown, tassel-bedecked event. The word graduation means you’ve done it. After four or more years of hard work, of all-night study COMMENTARY sessions, classes you’ve struggled to stay awake in, and group projects with the laziest kids in school, you’ve made it. You’re done. No more classes, no more books, and, most definitely, no more teachers’ dirty looks. But now what? Well, that leads to the other word we use for today’s ceremony, which is commencement, or beginning. Back when I was your age, it was popular to say, “This is the first day of the rest of your life.” While it might be a trite saying, it’s also true. The last four or more years were prologue for what is to come. You set a goal and you achieved it, but now it’s time to get on with what’s coming next. But look around you. It will be far too easy for some of you to hang onto your college glory days for the rest of your lives. And I’ll tell you, it’s the hardest for those of you who have had a great college experience. For the wide receiver who caught the winning touchdown, to the homecoming queen, to the brainiac who basked in the glory of his professors’ approval, these might always be the good old days, but you’re going to have to leave them behind. Athletic talent and looks will fade, and I promise you, there’s not a boss out there who will appreciate you as much as some of your professors have. Now is the time to take the gifts you’ve been given, the cards you were dealt, and move into your future. And as you move into that future, think about this. You will never again be as young as you are today. The world will never again offer as many opportunities, and you will never again have so few obligations. You think your student loans look daunting? Wait until you add a mortgage and a couple of 18-year or more commitments who have your eyes and your spouse’s sense of humor. Then you’ll understand obligations. Your current freedom offers you the opportunity to make choices and take chances. Look for a job that feeds your spirit as well as your belly. Too many adults toil in jobs that sap our souls through a combination of grinding monotony, bosses from hell, and the lack of feeling we’re making a difference. And we were the idealistic generation that was going to usher in the Age of Aquarius! Find a job that is worth the 40 or more hours a week you’re going to pour into it. You’re going to spend a big chunk of your time working, so spend it doing something satisfying. Now, that doesn’t mean the job will be perfect. While your parents might think you’re wonderful, and this college has given you its stamp of approval, the real world is much fonder of plain old experience, of which you probably have none. So be prepared to start at the bottom, and find value in the climb up. In closing, I will finally urge you to not forget to tend to your own souls. A few years ago, the popular graduation song was “I Hope You Dance,” and the words are still timely. Be willing to take chances. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be cynical. Stay optimistic. Know your strengths and your weaknesses, but don’t dwell on them. In another piece of wisdom cherished by my generation, the timeless Max Erhmann wrote, “If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.” So remember. It’s a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy. We look at you today and know you are our future. I have every confidence you won’t let us, or yourselves, down. Putnam County Record/Tonica News Managing Editor Barb Kromphardt, who is also a staff writer for the Bureau County Republican, can be reached at bkromphardt@tonicanews.com.
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Kathlena Cate City: Lostant. Where did you grow up: Ottawa, then Lostant. Family: Mom, uncle Doyle, cousin Justin and cousin Jenny. Pets: None. Occupation: None; looking. What is the last song you listened to: “Lullaby” by Nickleback. What is the last book you read: None.
First Person What is the last TV show you watched: Dog and Beth on the Hunt. If you were stranded on a desert island and could have just one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: Steak and potato cooked on the grill the way I like it.
If you were stranded on a desert island and could only take one thing with you, what would it be: My cellphone. What is your favorite local restaurant: Bob Evans. If someone handed you a million dollars, how would you spend it: Buy a new car, buy my grandma’s house. People would be surprised to know that you: Are caring, friendly, helpful, loving, and there for friends. What is your favorite thing about the city you live in: Blue Giggles Sweet Shop.
Observations from the field of dreams The Tonica and Granville areas lost a real decent man recently. Cliff Arnold was a man’s man but was also a gentle man. Whenever I went into the Putnam County Record office and Cliff was there, I would always get a charge visiting with him. I remember one time he came into a coffee shop, and he changed the whole atmosphere with his no-nonsense talk. When he talked, it seemed like everyone was spellbound as they listened. This fun, loving, nice man will be forever missed. ••• “Let us not be content to wait and see what will happen, but give the determination to make the right things happen.” Horace Mann. ••• A town in Ivins, Utah, has a sign on each end of town that reads “This little town is heaven to us, don’t drive like hell through it.” ••• Nature’s ability to thrive against all odds offers a powerful message of hope. “Life finds a way.” Have you ever seen a tree grow out of a solid rock? Probably a seed blows into a tiny crack in the rock, it sprouts, then dies, leaving a bit of organic matter for the next seed, which lives a little longer, and so on until generations of plants have enriched the crack enough to start another tree, a start of a new life. it’s a story about overcoming obstacles and about hope. We have all witnessed weeds sprouting up through sidewalk cracks or a dandelion growing out of the sidewalk. I remember taking a picture of a plucky little flower that grew up out
Darrell Alleman COMMENTARY of a really tiny hole in the blacktop road running through the Magnolia cemetery. The seedling in the crack or small hole does not have to share its corner of the world and thrives. The natural world is so amazing. ••• “There are so many different ways lives work out, so many stories and every one of them is precious, full of joy and heartbreak, and a fair amount of situation comedy.” Sean Stewart ••• This is the year the 17-year cicadas return. They have been underground since 1996 and are about to emerge and begin singing and mating as their life cycle restarts. Every 17th year a few weeks before emerging, the cicadas build exit tunnels to the surface. ••• Question. How much caffeine does the American Academy of Pediatricians recommend for adolescents? ••• I remember George Beverly Shea, who recently died at the age of 104 in Montreat, N.C. His booming baritone voice echoed through stadiums, radio and TV during a decades-long career with evangelist Billy Graham. They met each other in the early 1940s when George sang gospel songs on the WMBI radio station in Chicago, and Billy, a student at Wheaton College, visited the radio station. Mr. Shea’s rendition of “How Great Thou
Art” came to define the faith of a Protestant generation. He performed live before an estimated 200 million people at Crusades over many years. He joined Graham’s Crusade team in 1947. Graham said, “As a young man starting my ministry, I asked Bev to join me. He said yes, and for over 60 years, we had the privilege of ministering together across the country and world. Bev was one of the most humble, gracious men I have ever known.” Shea was born Feb. 1, 1909, in Winchester, Ontario. He grew up singing in his father’s church choir. In the 1950s Graham had a radio show on Sunday nights from 11:30 until 1:30 a.m. On most of these Sunday nights, I was either driving one of Hansie Sandberg’s livestock trucks to the Chicago livestock yard or else sitting in line to get to the unloading dock, so I listened to the show. I really liked him. He preached, and I loved the songs that Beverly Shea sang with that great-sounding voice. ••• Answer to question. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends adolescents get no more than 100 milligrams of caffeine per day. Adults can consume up to 400 milligrams a day. A total of 200 to 300 milligrams of caffeine is common for two or three cups of coffee for most people. ••• Final thought. “When anyone has enough money not to work, it’s usually because he or she does.” Malcolm Forbes Darrell Alleman of Granville can be reached in care of this newspaper at Putnam County Record, P.O. Box 48, Granville, IL 61326.
6 Life 6 • The Tonica News • Friday, May 17, 2013
Community
Students create historical markers By Jill Newbold Special to the Tonica News
Vendors wanted SENECA — Merchandise and flea market vendor applications are being accepted for the Seneca Shipyard Days Festival. The annual fest, which is a celebration of Seneca’s role in World War II as the home of the “Shipyard Prairie,” will take
place from July 19 to 22 in downtown Seneca. Applications can be found in the “downloads” section of the fest website: www. senecashipyarddays.com. For more information, call Carisa at 815-2071321 or email cmjarosz77@att.net.
Stage 212 to hold children’s workshop LASALLE – Stage 212 in LaSalle is offering a summer workshop, running June 17-24, for students entering grades 2-8. Under the guidance of instructor Phil Grant, students will have the opportunity to dabble in many creative drama activities. They will strengthen their imagination, develop physicality and learn to work with oth-
ers creatively by engaging in improv, role-playing, pantomime, movement, expression, voice exercises and more. The cost of the workshop is $60 per student. For a registration form and more information, visit Stage 212 online at www.stage212.org, email stage212@att.net or call the box office at 815-2243025.
RVP announces ‘Willy Wonka Jr.’ auditions HENRY — Auditions for River Valley Players Youth Theatre, “Willy Wonka Jr.,” will be at 2 and 6 p.m. May 19 at St. Mary’s Community Center in Henry. There are approximately 35 roles for children ages 5-16. In addition, crew opportunities are available for children ages 10-18 and are a great way to expand theater knowledge. The summer workshop is sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council and the Sun Foundation. Performances will be July 19, 20 and 21 at St. Mary’s Community Cen-
ter. Those auditioning are asked to bring a list of rehearsal conflicts to the audition. Rehearsals will be primarily during the weekdays, most likely from 9 a.m. to noon. During tech week, the rehearsals will be during the evening. Those auditioning must be prepared to sing and dance. Younger children, age 5-8, will be taught a song from the show. Older children, age 9-16, who wish a main role should have a prepared song, and will asked to read from the script. For more information, call 309-364-3563.
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SERENA – An electronics recycling program is scheduled for June 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Serena High School, 2283 N. 3812th Road, Serena. For additional details, call the LaSalle County Environmental Services and Land Use Department at 815-434-8666.
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At the conclusion of studying the Illinois Constitution, Lostant students learned about historical markers. The students gathered that historical markers are snapshots into an area or idea. Once teacher Jill Newbold and the students looked at several markers and their purpose, the students took information about Illinois from the Constitution and made their own markers. They were required to pick a part of the state that was inter-
esting to them and create their own markers. Needless to say, many of the markers were beau-
Lostant Grade School Breakfast menus May May May als. May May
tifully done. The students took great pride in producing the signs and showing casing their
state. Jill Newbold is the Lostant Junior High social studies teacher.
Tonica Grade School Breakfast menus
20 – Pigs in a blanket, various cold cereals. 21 – Sausage biscuits, various cold cereals. 22 – French toast sticks, various cold cere23 – Sausage biscuit, various cold cereals. 24 – Breakfast pizza, various cold cereals.
Lunch menus May 20 – Taco in a bag, corn, salsa, peaches, milk. May 21 – No lunch. May 22 – Hamburger, bun, French fries, baked beans, peaches, cookie, milk. May 23 – Grilled chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, pineapple, cookie, milk. May 24 – Hot dog, bun, chips, baked beans, mandarin oranges, cookie, milk.
Library corner LaSalle Library May 21 — 11:45 a.m., “Storytime Express! ... Fun on the Run.” Lostant Library May 21 — 10:30 a.m., Library Time, birth through preschool age.
Births Announced Burns Stefan Burns and Kimberly (Cupples) Kellogg of Tonica are the parents of a daughter born March 8 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.
May 20 – Choice of egg casserole, cereal or yogurt, toast, milk, juice. May 21 – Choice of pancakes, cereal or yogurt, toast, milk, juice. May 22 – Choice of scrambled eggs, cereal or yogurt, toast, milk, juice. May 23 – Choice of french toast, cereal or yogurt, toast, milk, juice. May 24 – Choice of cereal or yogurt, toast, milk, juice.
Lunch menus May 20 – Pizza, bosco, romaine salad, fruit, graham crackers. May 21 – Chef’s choice. May 22 – Chef’s choice. May 23 – Make your own sandwich choice of ham, turkey or salami, carrots, raisins, rocket pops. May 24 – Picnic day, hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, apple slices, carrots, potato chips, ice cream bar.
Putnam County Community Center menus May 20 – Meatloaf with ketchup, cheesy hash browns, broccoli florets, diced peaches, wheat bread. May 21 – Seasoned tilapia, roasted potatoes, stewed tomatoes, orange, dinner roll. May 22 – Birthday and Anniversary Day. May 23 – Baked chicken breast, cream of potato soup, carrots, fruited yogurt, bread. May 24 – Hamburger with cheese, tri-tators, kidney bean salad, peach crisp, hamburger bun.
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Streator Elks to hold orthopedic clinic STREATOR – The Streator Elks 591 Lodge, in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation, will sponsor a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic on June 3. The clinic is from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and is by appointment only. To make an appointment call the Illinois Elks Children’s Care office at 800-272-0074 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. There are no charges for any services at this clinic. The Elks will hold the clinic
at the Orthopedic Associates of Streator at the office of Dr. A. Roy, 205 S. Park St. No medical referral is necessary for the clinic but physicians are welcome to refer patients to the clinic for a specific reason or second opinion. School nurses are welcome to refer children and families to the clinic. The Elks Organization has worked with physically challenged children since 1928 and this is one of the 17 clinic locations throughout Illinois. The clinic is an ideal time to have a child reviewed for
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999 • Legal Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) NORMA JUNE ) GARCIA, ) DECEASED. ) 2013-P-80 PUBLICATION FOR CLAIMS CLAIM NOTICE Estate of NORMA JUNE GARCIA, Deceased. Notice is given of the death of NORMA JUNE GARCIA of Oglesby, Illinois. Letters of office were issued on May 7, 2013, to JILL PETRUSHA, 559 Florence Rd, Libby, MT 59923, whose attorney is GERALD M. HUNTER, 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,
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Edgewood Ladies League has begun MCNABB – The Edgewood Ladies League started its season on May 7. The play of the day was poker – most one-of-a-kinds. The officers were hostesses. Winners were: Flight A – Cyndi Palm; Flight
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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. Andrew Skoog Clerk of the 13th Judicial Circuit Court Ottawa, Illinois Published in the Tonica News May 17, 24 and 31, 2013.
of Office were issued to BONNIE KROHN, 409 Johnson Court, Germantown hills, Illinois, Independent Executor for the Estate, on April 24, 2013. The attorneys for the Estate are PETER F. FERRACUTI and MORGAN C. KLEIN of the Law Offices of Peter F. Ferracuti, 110 East main Street, Ottawa, Illinois 61350. Claims may be filed May 3, 2013 through November 3, 2013. Any claim not filed by November 3, 2013 is barred. Claims may be filed in the Office of Andrew F. Skoog, Circuit clerk, Courthouse Square, Ottawa, Illinois 61350, or claims may be filed with the Executor. If filed with the Clerk, the claimant must, within ten days of filing, mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the Executor, Bonnie Krohn, and file with the Clerk proof of such mailing or delivery. Published in the Tonica News May 3, 10 and 17, 2013.
Permanent Index Number: 05-04-306-023 Commonly known as: 639 Rustic Rook Dr., Somonauk, IL 60552 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The Judgment amount is $141,805.84. Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the Sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 E. Main St., Decatur, Illinois 62523 (217) 422-1719. The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g)(l). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I531116 Published in the Tonica News May 17, 24 and 31, 2013.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ESTATE OF ) CATHERINE L. ) RISTAU, ) DECEASED ) NO. 13-P-76 CLAIMS NOTICE Notice is hereby given of the death of Catherine L. Ristau, of the Town of Utica, LaSalle County, Illinois, on December 1, 2011 at Peoria, Illinois. Letters
NOTICE OF SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LASALLE-OTTAWA, LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, Plaintiff, vs. CYNTHIA L. FOX, FIRST NATIONAL BANK ) OF OMAHA, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ) CASTLE BANK N.A. and LAKE HOLIDAY ) PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., ) Defendant. ) 12-CH-487 Property Address: 639 Rustic Rook Dr. Somonauk, IL 60552 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above-entitled cause on February 15, 2013, the Sheriff of LaSalle County will, at 10:45 a.m. on June 28, 2013, in the Sheriff’s Office Lobby at the Government Complex, 707 Etna Road, Ottawa, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Lot 639 in Addition Number 2 of Lake Holiday Development, Northville Township, according to the Plat thereof recorded 19 July 1965, as Document No. 513350, in Plat Book X at Page 52 in LaSalle County, Illinois.
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B – Donna Berry; Flight C – Marge Van Ness. Palm and Roberta Hensen were low gross while Hensen was also low net. Low putt honors were won by Palm, Hensen and Dolly Piccioli.
NOTICE OF SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LASALLE-OTTAWA, LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) CYNTHIA L. FOX, FIRST NATIONAL BANK ) OF OMAHA, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ) CASTLE BANK N.A. and LAKE HOLIDAY ) PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., ) Defendant. ) 12-CH-487 Property Address: 639 Rustic Rook Dr. Somonauk, IL 60552 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above-entitled cause on February 15, 2013, the Sheriff of LaSalle County will, at 10:45 a.m. on June 28, 2013, in the Sheriff’s Office Lobby at the Government Complex, 707 Etna Road, Ottawa, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Permanent Index Number: 05-04-306-023 Commonly known as: 639 Rustic Rook Dr., Somonauk, IL 60552 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The Judgment amount is $141,805.84. Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the Sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 E. Main St., Decatur, Illinois 62523 (217) 422-1719. The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g)(l). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I531116 Published in the Tonica News May 17, 24 and 31, 2013.