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Lostant receives CDAP grant

By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com

LOSTANT — Water and sewer issues led a very busy agenda for the Lostant Village Board at its meeting on June 9 with everything from a resident digging a well to a possible project to the Route 18 and Interstate 39 intersection in the mix.

After a two-year wait, the village was finally approved for a Community Development Assistance Program grant to make some long-needed repairs to the second well. The grant is a 75/25 grant, which means Lostant is responsible for 25 percent of the funds needed to complete the work. The estimate for the job two years ago was $131,215, making the village responsible for about $36,000.

“We knew this was going to happen when we applied, so that’s not a surprise,” Water and Sewer Chairman

Dave Mertes said. “Part of what we have to do is figure out how we’re going to pay for that.”

The village will not be liable for those costs until the project is completed. Bills will come through the North Central Illinois Council of Governments which is administrating the grant for Lostant. The final balance will be paid to NCICG. Arrangements have been made with Illini State Bank to borrow the money for the project, which will be put out for bids shortly.

Resolutions were passed to set aside the money for the grant and to pay NCICG to administer the grant.

Mertes also told the board the time is getting closer when there will be no choice to raise the water rates.

The last rate increase was in 2003, and with upcoming projects, there is currently not enough in the fund to pay for them.

“We’ve been in this mode where we just wait for things to break, and we fix them,” Mertes said. “What

concerns me is we’re going to get to the point where that’s really going to cost us.”

Village President Fred Hartenbower proposed a contingency plan for running sewer and water lines to the TIF district at Route 18 and I-39.

“We could have had the Love’s that went into Oglesby, but we don’t have the amenities in place,” Hartenbower said. “We’re not going to attract any business there unless we’re ready to run the lines out there.”

Dan Chalkey of Chamlin and Associates presented plans for the project which would also allow businesses south of town along Route 18 to connect as well. However the project will not be cheap. Chalkey estimated the cost of the project at $980,000. In addition, there would have to be either a booster station — which would cost an additional $75,000 — or a water tower, $400,000 — in

Spare time equals a strike for Steele

Reading, ‘rithmatic in the summer?

Dee Steele rolls down the lane ...

By K en S chroeder news@tonicanews.com

While summer vacation has just started, parents may want to help their children keep busy and keep them academically challenged with free online tools designed to promote reading and maintain math skills.

The “Find a Book” search tool at www.lexile.com/ findabook/ helps children find books to read that are within their abilities that can enhance their potential for learning. This free online website can be accessed from any online computer like those available at your local library. It is also multilingual.

Parents can also help children keep their math skills adding up by enrolling them in the “Summer Math Challenge,” a free online program for second- through fifth-grade students. The “Summer Math Challenge is accessed at www.quantiles.com/content/summermath-challenge/. From June 23 through Aug. 1, parents who enroll their children in the program will receive daily emails with fun activities and links to educational resources.

Local librarians will be hosting summer reading programs which are free and open to the public.

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Tonica’s Dee Steele displays her bowling jacket with her accomplishments laid out in pins and patches during the 30-plus years she has bowled.

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TONICA — More than 50 years ago, Tonica resident Dee Steele was looking for something to do to keep her busy. She set her sights on the Tonica Bowling Alley, and the rest is history.

“I got started in bowling by setting pins at the Tonica Bowling Alley,” she said. “It was in the Odd Fellows Lodge at the time.”

In 1950, when Steele was just a freshman in high school, she started bowling in a league at that same alley. She bowled faithfully at the alley until it burned down eight years later. From there, she joined a different team and started bowling at Cedar Point. From there she went to the Pla-Mour in LaSalle and then to the Dickinson House in Oglesby. Royal Lanes in Oglesby and the Palace Lanes in LaSalle were next. Finally she and her team found a home in the Super Bowl in Peru where she has bowled ever since.

Bowling has evolved over the years, and Steele has seen it all come and go.

“When I started it was a whole different ballgame,” she said. “If the kids that bowled today bowled in the conditions we bowled in, they wouldn’t have the high scores they have now.”

When Steele was in her prime, as she called it, she averaged in the vicinity of 170 pins per game which was considered pretty darn good according to her. Today stronger bowlers average about 200 pins per game.

A perfect game for a bowler is 300.

Conditions throughout the years have also evolved in bowling. Originally, people set the pins as they were knocked down.

Today a machine does that for a bowler.

Today’s bowlers work with lanes that are built of a plastic-based material that are always oiled and worked on, which help

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the balls go down the lanes faster and more accurately.

Even the balls are different. When Steele started bowling, the balls were hard rubber, and today they are made of plastic.

With age, her score may dropped a little, but she stays active by bowling at her regular league and subbing on other teams.

Each year, Steele, who has bowled for more than 50 years, attends the annual U.S. Bowling Congress (USBC) Senior Masters Tournament which of late has been held in Las Vegas, Nev. The tournament had previously rotated around the United States.

“The first tournament we went to was in 1973; then I missed a year, and after that we went for like 20 years in a row,” she said.

When that team retired, Steele met Putnam County resident Alma Toedter who immediately booked her on their team; Steele has bowled with them through her 25 and through the 30 years at the USBC. “I can say that Alma got me my 25th year award, and this year (in May) I got my 30th year award,” Steele said.

The current habit is to go for four days during Mother’s Day weekend. They bowl as a team of four, as a team of two and individually. By the time they get ready to go home, as Steele notes, their arms feel like they are going to fall off from all the bowling they have done.

“I have touched all four corners of the United States through bowling,” she said. “I’ve bowled in North Dakota to Florida to New York and Orange County, Tonica News photo/Dixie Schroeder California. Bowling has been a whole lot of fun for me.” At her home, Dee Steele points to her three major awards which includes a 25-year and 30-year plaque.

Festival 56 announces 11th season lineup Tickets available for summer performances PRINCETON — Festival 56 will open its 11th season at 7:30 p.m.

June 20 with the “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” the first of three Broadway musicals offered through the summer. This Tony Awardwinning hit musical runs June 20-28 at the Grace Center for Performing Arts, 316 S. Main St., Princeton.

The other two are “Oliver!,” the musical adaptation of Dicken’s “Oliver Twist,” and “Into the Woods,” Stephen Sondheim’s haunting musical take on several Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales.

“Oliver!” will be shown July 11-25 and “Into the Wood” will be shown July 26-Aug. 8.

Interspersed with the musicals will be the romantic comedy “Syl-

via” shown July 3-8. A dog, played by a human, is the foil for a couple in a midlife crisis. Also presented will be “Boeing, Boeing” July 15-19. A self-styled Lothario tries to keep an airline hostess girlfriend in every port, so to speak, until they all converge at his Paris apartment.

The Grace Theatre is the venue for all shows except “Oliver!,” which will play at the Princeton High School Council Auditorium.

During July the festival will once again offer free Shakespeare in Princeton’s Soldiers and Sailors Park. This year, the troupe will perform “As You Like It” at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesdays and Sundays July 6-27. No tickets are required; lawn chairs are recommended.

For the first time, Festival 56 is offering a new Broadway Pass, a ticket package just for the three musicals, along with the usual summer or full season subscriptions.

The full season subscription includes three fall plays as well. This year the Preview Cabaret at 7:30 p.m. June 14 at the Grace is included in subscription packages. This special event showcases the musical talents of the summer’s company of actors.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.festival56. com, call 815-879-5656, ext. 11 or stop by the Festival 56 Box Office at the Grace. The box office is open from noon to 5 p.m.

Monday through Saturday and an hour before each performance.

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The summer reading program will start at the Lostant Library on June 17.

Participants need to reside in the Lostant School District, and pre-registration is required. More information can be obtained at the library. Librarian Chris Hubbard encourages all students to Paws to Read this summer at the library and guarantees there will be more than just reading going on. The weekly program will include crafts, games, activities and snacks, besides time to Paws to Read.

“I always try to include lots of fun during our sessions while piquing the kids’ interest in a book by having a selection of books out in the open and reading the introduction or part of the first chapter to them,” Hubbard said. “I also like to pass on this hint to parents of reluctant readers. Read a chapter of a book to your child, and then have them read the next one to you. Usually they will be so interested in the story that they will want to keep reading the book.”

Research shows struggling learners score significantly higher on standardized tests taken at the start of summer than they do on the same tests taken at summer’s end. This summer learning loss is particularly evident in reading and is most pronounced among students from low socioeconomic backgrounds who may not have access to books, but it can be an issue for children of all socioeconomic backgrounds. Studies show children who read through the summer months retain more of their academic

skills and are better prepared to learn at the start of the school year.

Librarians who have long promoted summer reading are also encouraged to use “Find a Book.” Library staff can assist parents and students with the “Find a Book” utility and Lexile measures to help them find appropriate books.

The “Find a Book” utility at lexile. com/findabook uses a student’s reading score, reported as a Lexile measure, from state standardized tests, including the ISAT, to provide a Lexile range and corresponding list of texts within that range.

The Lexile range for a reader is from 50L above his or her Lexile measure to 100L below. If a student attempts to read material above their Lexile range, the text may challenge the student and his or her ability to construct meaning from the reading experience may decrease.

Likewise, material below a reader’s Lexile range will provide him or her with little comprehension challenge.

The Lexile framework was used in the development of the reading standards for the new Common Core State Standards, which schools across the state are in the process of implementing. The new standards replace the outdated Illinois State Learning Standards and ensure students leave high school ready for college and careers.

Users of the “Find a Book” search tool can also find appropriate books without a Lexile measure through a search using the child’s grade level and comfort with the typical reading materials at that grade level. The search utility will produce a starting Lexile range that can be further refined.

Jesse White promotes eRead Illinois program Digital books available online SPRINGFIELD — Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has announced patrons of libraries that have joined the eRead Illinois program will have access to thousands of digital books, or “eBooks,” through their computers, tablets and mobile devices with a valid library card. The eRead Illinois website at www.ereadillinois.com is currently available to approximately 300 member libraries within the regional library service organizations of Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) and Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS).

“Technology has become a mainstay in our everyday lives,” White said. “This program is critical in helping libraries

evolve into the digital age. Giving people the option to check out and read books on their tablets or mobile devices allows library services to remain relevant and readily available to our patrons.”

A grant provided by the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library to RAILS and IHLS allows library patrons access to thousands of eBooks. ERead Illinois features new releases and popular titles in adult, young adult and juvenile fiction and nonfiction. Some of the eBooks are available in Spanish.

ERead Illinois offers text tools on eBooks to allow the user to highlight words and adjust the font size and color scheme.

Some eBooks include text-to-speech or studio narration. The digital media and delivery software platforms are fully ADAcompliant and have been developed to work with the leading screen-reader technologies and refreshable Braille displays.

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Ten years of service and counting Editor’s note: This is the latest in a series of stories with board members in the community looking at the challenges of today and the prospects for the future.

LOSTANT — Cindy Burcar is one of the longestrunning members of the current Lostant School Board with 10 years of service under her belt. She joined the board mid-term and has been re-elected twice because of her drive.

“Paul Janusik had left the board when his mother was ill, and I was asked to be on the board at that time,” Burcar said. “I’m pretty passionate on education. I’m blessed to have two kids who did very, very well in Lostant.”

Burcar’s passion for education is evident at board meetings where she can sometimes be one of the more outspoken board members. She is very proud of Lostant’s school system.

“I honestly believe we have the best teachers on Earth because of their dedication. There may be teachers who are smarter and have more degrees, but there are no more caring teachers than we have,” Burcar said. “I like being a part of that.”

Both of Burcar’s children graduated from Lostant Grade School. Her

Cindy Burcar daughter attended LaSalle-Peru High School where she was salutatorian, while her son attended Putnam County High School.

“I believe having a choice of high schools is a selling point for Lostant,” Burcar said. “I’ve always thought that from the very beginning. I know some people don’t necessarily like that, but I think you can make a choice depending on what your interests are. Both schools were very good for my kids. I think having that choice is very good for this community.

“I believe we’ve done a good job in keeping up with technology,” Burcar said. “We started out slowly, but we’ve caught up with the iPads and everything. We have to keep the students current with

technology.”

Burcar is also aware of the harsh realities of small town schools. With state government committing less funding to schools, small districts like Lostant are facing funding problems.

“For us, every dollar counts. For schools, it’s not so critical. If we’re ever forced to send kids away for school, I’m going to cry,” she said. “If the state just paid what they’re supposed to pay or quit making unfunded mandates, it would be better. I did not believe in No Child Left Behind. I think it skewed everything in the wrong direction.

“I don’t believe, as a country, we take education seriously enough.”

While Burcar is very supportive of the school, there are changes she’d like to make elsewhere.

“We need to change the food. We need to eat better, and all of us need to educate ourselves a little better,” Burcar said. “But at $1.28, that’s not even an apple and a carton of milk, and that’s all the state is willing to pay; but they say, ‘We need more nutrition.’

At the same time, if I want to send a can of soda with my kid to school, I don’t believe the state should say we can’t do that.”

Meeting minutes Tonica Volunteer Fire Department TONICA — At its May meeting, the Tonica Volunteer Fire Department discussed a fire drill and pre-plan review of the Tonica School complex that was conducted earlier in the month. Automatic alarm notification links between the school, alarm company, LaSalle County Emergency Dispatch and Tonica Fire Department were verified. The school was evacuated and their procedures analyzed. The TVFD pre-plan will be reviewed at a later date with department members and any changes that might be needed will be made at that time. Eight members participated in the initial drill.

Training Officer Rick Turri reported on the monthly fire-rescue trainings. The monthly trainings covered self contained breathing apparatus, 2-in 2-out procedures, when SCBA use is

required, rapid intervention crew setup and intervention, life hazards, Mayday procedures, search (primary and secondary), how to recognize changing conditions and don-doff SCBA units.

In other action: • Emergency calls during May included one fire, two accidents, six ambulance and one good intent.

Total number of calls this year as of May 31 is 63.

• A donation of $100 or more was received from Ed and Karen Grubar.

• Alec McCleary successfully completed a 32 hour Office of State Fire Marshal course covering water rescue operations.

The class was hosted by the Utica Fire Department.

McCleary also successfully completed a 48-hour class covering rope rescue operations. The class was hosted by the Amboy Fire Department and was conducted in accordance with the Illinois Fire Service Institute and endorsed by the National Fire Academy and the Illinois Terrorism

Task Force.

• New member orientation for Stephen Ebener was conducted by Chief Al Stremlau.

• Terry McCleary reported on the progress of rural address signs. Their installation is still a workin-progress. If anyone who lives in the TVFD Fire and Ambulance rural protection area still needs a sign, call 815-442-3527 and leave a message.

• Assistant Chief Bill Gray removed the old ambulance cot brackets and installed the new Stryker brackets in 1-M24. The new ambulance cot is now in service.

• The main pump drain on pumper-1714 was reported repaired by Turri and Jason Kennedy.

• Stremlau pointed out the importance of the recent ISO review and how its results can affect property owners’ insurance rates. He also emphasized the importance of member participation in trainings.

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Three simple things to do today to feel better tomorrow Doctor outlines easy changes that can vastly improve health, happiness and well-being “Imagine you’re a spider with just one leg,” says Dr. Frank King.

“You put forth immense effort to try to haul yourself around and not only does it wear you out, it’s frustrating and you don’t get far.” King is a chiropractor and doctor of naturopathy specializing in homeopathic remedies, and author of “The Healing Revolution.”

King explains the eight legs represent eight essentials we need for optimum mental, physical and spiritual health: Empowering your human spirit; Water; nutrition; fitness; sleep; nature; relationships; and hands on techniques (touch).

“It would be overwhelming and self-defeating to look at all eight areas and think, ‘I have to make significant changes in every area immediately!’” King says. “You don’t have to and who could? I know from my experience with countless patients and friends, and even in my own life, that you can see immediate results by making a few small changes at a time.”

King describes three that are easy to make and will have you feeling better quickly.

• Drink half your body weight in ounces of spring or well water every day.

If you weigh 150 pounds, that’s 75 ounces of water (about 9 cups).

“Many of us walk around dehydrated without realizing it, and that can have a significant effect on our health and how we feel,” King says. Dehydrated bodies trap toxins and encourage water retention – a natural defense against the chronic “drought.”

A simple test for dehydration: Pinch the skin on the back of your hand and hold for three seconds. When you release, if the ridge from the pinch remains for more than a second, you’re probably dehydrated.

• Take at least a few minutes every day to connect with nature. Nature brings perpetual revitalization and ongoing renewal, especially when experienced through multiple senses: The smell of freshly turned earth or evergreens in the woods; the touch of cool stream

Lostant

Allison, who is leaving the board for personal reasons.

The board appointed Jack Immel to take his place.

Immel was a member of the village zoning board.

• Discussed roof estimates for the park shelter, which needs repair.

• Raised the rates for mowing the yards of persons in violation of the grass height ordinance from $75 to $100.

• Voted to have a parcel of land the village owns appraised. Hartenbower said there are currently three buyers interested in the property.

• Raised the employee wage of Lloyd Petrie of the village building and grounds department by $1 per hour.

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order to apply enough pressure for the water to reach the site.

“I know a million dollars sounds like a lot of money,” Hartenbower said. “The Love’s truck stop estimates it’ll bring in $200,000 in sales tax a year. That means we could pay off a loan in five years. Six, counting interest.”

Hartenbower told the board having the plan in place would at least help the village attract some buyers, and negotiations might include new businesses sharing the cost.

In other action: • Accepted the resignation of board member Tony

water on your face or feet; the sight of birds on the wing and budding blooms.

“These are not just pleasant little gifts to experience – we need them for restoration, renewal, revival and rehabilitation,” King says.

“The more disconnected we become from the Earth, the more we inhibit our body’s natural ability to heal.”

• Take a brisk, 10- to 20-minute walk every day. Walking is the simplest, most natural form of exercise. You might walk a nature trail, walk to the store instead of driving or take your pet for a stroll.

“Three brisk 10-minute walks a day are as effective at lowering blood pressure as one 30-minute walk,” King says, citing an Arizona State University study.

Swing each arm in synchronization with the opposite foot to strengthen your cross-crawl functionality and mind-body balance.

Dr. Frank King is a chiropractor, doctor of naturopathy, and founder and president of King Bio, an FDA-registered pharmaceutical manufacturing company dedicated to education, research, development, manufacture and distribution of safe and natural homeopathic medicines for people and pets.

TVFD drawdown is June 14 TONICA — June 14 is the date for the annual Tonica Fire and Ambulance drawdown fundraiser.

Dinner will be served from 4 to 6:30 p.m.

The drawdown will be held at 6 p.m. At 8:30 p.m., the event is open to the public for those who do not have tickets.

The band that will entertain is 3-Day Weekend who will play from 9 p.m. to midnight.

No outside food or alcohol should be brought into the event.

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IDA offers recycling program for agrichemical containers SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Agriculture is encouraging farmers to save their empty agrichemical containers. The department has announced it has arranged to recycle them.

Beginning in late July, sites throughout the state will collect the containers and recycle them into small plastic chips that will be used to make shipping pallets, fence posts, drainage tubing, plastic lumber and other useful products.

“This program offers farmers a convenient opportunity to dispose of empty pesticide containers and demonstrate their environmental

stewardship,” Agriculture Director Bob Flider said.

“I would encourage them to gather any containers that they may have been planning to throw in the garbage and take them to the nearest collection site.”

Metal and household pesticide containers are not eligible for the recycling program. Collection sites will accept only high-density polyethylene, No. 2 plastic, agrichemical containers that are clean and dry.

Participants are responsible for rinsing them and removing all caps, labels, booklets and foil seals.

The program is a cooperative venture between

the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Container Recycling Council, Growmark Inc., Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association, Container Services Network, Illinois Farm Bureau and University of Illinois Extension.

To obtain a free brochure about the program, call the Illinois Department of Agriculture toll free at 800-641-3934.

The local collection site and date for the 2014 Pesticide Container Recycling Program is Aug. 8 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Grainco FS in Lostant.

Call Steve Puetz at 815368-3215 for more information.

USDA announces programs Programs to help conserve sensitive land, beginning farmers WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced farmers, ranchers and landowners committed to protecting and conserving environmentally sensitive land may sign up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) beginning June 9. The secretary also announced retiring farmers enrolled in CRP could receive incentives to transfer a portion of their land to beginning, disadvantaged or veteran farmers through the Transition Incentives Program (TIP).

“CRP is one of the largest voluntary conservation programs in the country,” said Vilsack.

“This initiative helps farmers and ranchers lead the nation in preventing soil erosion, improving water quality and restoring wildlife habitat, all of which will make a difference for future generations.

“The average age of farmers and ranchers in the United States is 58 years, and twice as many are 65 or older compared to those 45 or younger,” Vilsack said. “The cost of buying land is one of the biggest barriers to many interested in getting started in agriculture. The Transition Incentives Program is very useful as we work to help new farmers and ranchers get started.”

The Conservation

Reserve Program provides incentives to producers who utilize conservation methods on environmentally-sensitive lands. For example, farmers are monetarily compensated for establishing long-term vegetative species, such as approved grasses or trees (known as “covers”) to control soil erosion, improve water quality and enhance wildlife habitat.

CRP consists of a “continuous” and “general” sign-up period. Continuous sign-up for the voluntary program starts June 9. Under continuous sign-up authority, eligible land can be enrolled in CRP at any time with contracts of up to 10 to 15 years in duration. In lieu of a general sign-up this year, USDA will allow producers with general CRP contracts expiring this September to have the option of a one-year contract extension. USDA will also implement the 2014 Farm Bill’s requirement that producers enrolled through general sign-up for more than five years can exercise the option to opt-out of the program if certain other conditions are met. In addition, the new grassland provisions, which will allow producers to graze their enrolled land, will enable producers to do so with more flexibility.

The Transition Incentives Program provides two additional years of payments for retired farmers and ranchers who transition expiring CRP acres to socially disadvantaged, military veteran or beginning producers who return the land to sustainable grazing or crop production.

Sign up will also begin June 9. TIP funding was increased by more than 30 percent in the 2014 Farm Bill, providing up to $33 million through 2018.

As part of the 2014 Farm Bill, participants meeting specific qualifications may have the opportunity to terminate their CRP contract during fiscal year 2015 if the contract has been in effect for a minimum of five years and if other conditions are also met.

The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), which administers CRP, will coordinate the various CRP program opportunities. For more information on CRP and other FSA programs, visit a local FSA county office or go online to www.fsa. usda.gov.

Both the CRP and TIP were reauthorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. The Farm Bill builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past five years, while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for taxpayers. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill.

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Uptown Grill honored with TripAdvisor award LASALLE — For the second consecutive year, Uptown Grill has received the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award. The LaSalle restaurant was awarded the honor based on hospitality excellence with an overall rating of four or higher out of a possible five.

Only the top-performing 10 percent of businesses listed on TripAdvisor receive this award. To qualify for a Certificate of Excellence, businesses must consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews.

“More and more, we’re seeing that consumers are relying on feedback and reviews from sites like TripAdvisor

and Yelp when making plans for food or travel,” said Ray Anderes, Uptown Grill owner. “We find that providing a great customer experience, including top-notch service and excellent food, is crucial to receiving positive reviews and repeat business.”

Uptown Grill, located at 601 First St. in LaSalle, has been owned and independently operated by the same family since opening its doors in 1985. Lunch and dinner are served seven days a week; reservations are accepted. Learn more at www.uptowngrill.com or by calling (815) 224-4545.

IVCC CEC offers food service sanitation course OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Center will offer the Food Service Sanitation Five-Hour Renewal Course from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 16 and Thursday, June 19 at the Ottawa Center.

Tuition for the two-

session course is $49, and students must bring their Food Sanitation Certificate Card and a photo I.D. to the first class.

Any person currently holding an Illinois Department of Public Health Food Service Sanitation Manager’s License must take

an approved re-certification course to renew their license before it expires.

Prospective students should call 815-224-0427 to find out if they are eligible to take the class before Illinois Department of Public Health licensing regulations change July 1.

Agricultural Summary

Warm and dry conditions continued throughout the state last week allowing operators to continue planting. Both corn and soybean crops have emerged ahead of five-year averages.

Statewide precipitation averaged 0.62 inches, 0.35 inches below normal. Temperatures averaged 74.0 degrees, 7.2 degrees above normal. There were 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending June 1.

Corn planting increased to 98 percent complete while corn emerged reached 91 percent. Soybeans planted reached 85 percent, ahead of the five-year average of 65 percent. Soybeans emerged reached 59 percent, ahead of the five-year average of 44 percent.

Oat and sorghum planting progressed to 92 and 61 percent complete respectively.

Winter wheat headed reached 88 percent, behind the five-year average of 94 percent.

Topsoil moisture was rated at 1 percent very short, 13 percent short, 77 percent adequate and 9 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated at 4 percent very short, 18 percent short, 75 percent adequate and 3 percent surplus.

Winter wheat condition was rated at 2 percent very poor, 5 percent poor, 26 percent fair, 48 percent good and 19 percent excellent. Pasture condition was rated at 1 percent very poor, 7 percent poor, 31 percent fair, 42 percent good and 19 percent excellent.

Consignments Wanted For 9th Annual Putnam County FFA Alumni Consignment Sale Farm machinery and related items, lawn mowers, trucks, cars, ATV’s, garage items, and miscellaneous.

Sponsored by the Putnam County FFA Alumni Proceeding benefits to go towards Putnam County FFA Chapter

Saturday, August 2, 2014 at 9:00 AM At Putnam County High School, Granville, IL Consignments are now being accepted for listing and advertising by calling alumni members listed below or, e-mailing: pc_ffa_alumni@hotmail.com, or faxing 815-339-2217. Items must be listed by July 14 for final sale bill to be properly advertised. Further items will be welcome for consignment up until 2 hours prior to the sale. All items must be salable and will be accepted by the discretion of an alumni committee person. ◆Firearms or hazardous materials will not be accepted. ◆1 Piece or a Full Line of farm equipment will be accepted. ◆Any donated items will also be welcome and greatly appreciated. ◆All cars, trucks and trailers must have a clear title present.

Accepting consignments from July 30 - 3 PM to 8 PM and on July 31 and Aug. 1 from 8 AM to 8 PM, If times are inconvenient, an appointment can be scheduled by calling: Gary (815) 257-2565 John (815) 488-2873 Mike (815) 866-6105 Mr. Heiser (815) 509-5404

Last year’s sale drew 300 buyers and 120 consigners.

AUCTION RATE PER CONSIGNED ITEM $0 to $249 – 20% $250 to $999 – 15% $1000 to $2999 – 10% $3000 and over – 8%

Minimum charge - $5 Maximum charge - $500 Tires will be charged a disposal fee by size.

Fee will be refunded if sold or reclaimed.

2% of Last Bid

BUY BACK Minimum - $5 – Maximum - $200

Auctioneers Bradley’s and Immke Auction Service (815) 672-7977

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The Editorial Page The Tonica News Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

Publisher

Editor

On the line ...

In my travels the other day, I watched an older lady hanging clothes on the line. A couple of sheets already flapped in the breeze, as she continued hanging a few pairs of jeans and a couple of other items on the line. It’s something you don’t see very often anymore — clothes on the clothesline.

I don’t mind telling you I immediately longed for those moments from yesteryear. Funny how something so simple as a clothesline full of clean laundry could create a current of memories on that dusty old road to Memory Lane.

The clothesline on the farm was frequently filled with elements that could identify us as a farming family. Grandpa’s Terri bib overalls clearly gave it away, and Simon a myriad of flour sack dish towels and Grandma’s aprons followed right behind them. Those clothes and other laundered items represented work — after all, doing a load of laundry wasn’t as easy as just throwing them in the washing machine and waiting for the buzzer to signify they were finished. A conversation I had the other day with friends about those wringer washing machines, wash tubs, getting your fingers caught in the wringers, etc., certified my memories were correct.

But years ago, that clothesline represented far more than a week’s worth of laundry on the farm. That’s right ... a clothesline was the perfect host for a backyard teepee filled with all kinds of adventures.

We would find the old, green wool blanket that we only used outside. It was hot and scratchy, and nobody wanted it on their beds. The silky trim on the blanket had clearly seen better days, so none of the adults really cared if we turned that blanket into an afternoon of fun. We just needed one more old quilt or blanket to complete our new outdoor dwelling, and after begging Grandma for way too long, she’d finally give in and find us something to complete our teepee.

Using Grandma’s clothespins that hung from a bag on the clothesline, we’d clip the tops of the two blankets to the clothesline, and then we’d be on a scavenger hunt to find some big rocks or bricks to hold the bottom of each blanket in place. It didn’t matter how long it took because the fun waiting for us was worth every minute. Finally, we’d pull the bottom of each blanket out as far as we could, and then we’d place the rocks and bricks on the bottom of the blanket to hold them taut.

The result? A perfect teepee, tent, clubhouse — a hideaway from our adults, where adventures could be planned, carried out and remembered.

We’d spend hours in our new clubhouse. We ate Popsicles in there, and our fingers were often stained red from snacking our raspberries from Grandma’s berry patch. We’d make plans for the rest of the day and set itineraries for the rest of the week. We’d take Tinker Toys inside and build things. Our Barbie dolls loved it inside that teepee, and so did the neighbor kids down the road. It was a great place for a game of checkers. Sometimes we’d read — laying on our backs in the hot, sultry and stuffy confines that baked us between two woolen blankets. The possibilities inside our tent were endless ...

But mostly, we talked. We giggled. We laughed.

We dreamed — mostly of things we knew we’d never have and places we knew we’d never go — yet it didn’t stop us. It was a bit of paradise to a handful of farm kids on a hot summer day.

I seldom see clotheslines anymore, and if I do, they usually hold nothing more than memories — no sheets flapping in the breeze, no bib overalls, no aprons ... and certainly no tents built by children who needed a place all to themselves to share some good old fashioned fun and develop dreams that might or might not come true.

BCR Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@ bcrnews.com.

Tonica New Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@bcrnews.com Putnam County Record Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@putnamcountyrecord.com.

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On the street

In honor of Father’s Day, who is a significant father or father figure to you and what does he or she do that you appreciate?

“My dad, Jeff Adams. He works a lot, and he helps us.

He sacrifices a lot, so we can go on vacations and stuff. He even bought me a car.”

Kayla Adams, Crete

“My biological dad, Matt Heyn. He does everything for me; he is always there for me. He does everything he can.”

Janelle Heyn, Crete

“I would say my dad, Aloysius Pelka and my brother, Stephen Pelka, just taught us to be responsible and decent to everyone.

They wanted us to try to be happy and just enjoy life the best you can because you don’t always know how long you are going to be here.

Lori Stasell, Lostant

“My dad was the big thing in my life, William Stasell.

He was with me all the time when I grew up. He played catch with me growing up; he helped us show cattle.

He bought us one cow each year we were in 4-H; he showed us what to do, and we grew up on the farm right thanks to him.”

Mark Stasell, Lostant

“One was my dad, Edward Foltynewicz; and the father figure that bought me up in sports was coach Alex Clark. He was a military veteran. He was of shorter stature, didn’t have to raise his voice or anything like that.”

Hiram Foltynewicz, Tonica

‘The Slender Man’ made me do it Remember Flip Wilson? Geraldine?

During the ‘70s — which can easily be called the final decade of variety shows — Flip Wilson appeared on his own variety show, which always featured at least one skit with him dressed as Geraldine, a mouthy, somewhat rascally woman whose slogan was “The devil made me do it.”

Through the years, that kind of “I’m not-responsible-for myactions because-_____-made me do it” has grown. Prozac, rock music, violent video games, Dungeons and Dragons or — for Rush Limbaugh — “the Left” have all received the blame for making someone do something that was illegal, heinous or just plain stupid.

Now, two 12-year old girls — yes, 12 — in Milwaukee, Wis., have blamed the attempted murder of a friend on an Internet meme known as “Slender man.” The girls’ names have been released to the public since the nature of the crime — the victim was stabbed 19 times and was rescued by a passing cyclist — will likely have the girls tried as adults. Keeping with my own tradition, I’m not naming them and thereby giving them more headline time. I’d rather look at the “reason.”

Ken Schroeder COMMENTARY

For those of us not familiar with the term, an Internet meme is defined as “an idea, style or action which spreads, often as mimicry, from person to person via the Internet.” If you’ve heard of planking, the keyboard cat or “All your base are belong to us,” then you’ve encountered something that started as a meme.

The “Slender Man” was invented about five years ago in a short film produced for the Internet. The general premise is very much like the “Blair Witch Project” movie from 1999, but in this case the makers of the movie are haunted by an impossibly tall, thin man in a dark suit with a featureless face and tentacles for arms. The meme first appeared on a website called “Creepypasta,” a play on the words “copy, paste.”

Here’s where it gets a bit more frightening. One of the suspects told police that “Slenderman” is the site’s supposed leader, and to

climb into his realm, a user must kill someone. The attack took place in the closing days of May. The girls have been discussing the murder since February.

Let that sink in. Two pre-teen girls have been planning to murder a friend for three months to appease a fictional character from the Internet.

I can already see what’s perking in the heads of some of you : “It’s the Internet’s fault.” Sorry.

In interviews, both girls said they knew what they were doing was murder; it was wrong. They could reasonably differentiate between reality and fantasy. Besides, one attempted murder during a fiveyear existence of this myth would seem to indicate the “cause” is not to blame.

I don’t know about you, but when I was 12, I knew there was no Santa Claus, no Easter Bunny, and the only monsters wore ties and worked in Washington. I somehow doubt two 12-year old girls thought a figure based on horror — like Freddy Krueger or Dracula — was going to take them into a happy land in his computer realm if they murdered a friend.

Ken Schroeder can be reached at news@tonicanews.com.

First Amendment “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.”

Constitution of the United States, 1789

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Community IVCC recognizes area students Graduates

OGLESBY — A total of 488 students graduated after the spring 2014 semester at Illinois Valley Community College. Graduates and their degrees or certificates include: Cedar Point — Jennifer Johnson.

Lostant — Jacob Hartenbower.

Presidential honors OGLESBY — For the spring 2014 semester, more than 165 students were named to the Presidential Honors list at Illinois Valley Community College. Students who have earned a grade point average of 3.75 to 4.0 in 12 or more semester hours are: Cedar Point — Teresa Lehr.

Lostant — Megan Fitzgerald.

Academic honors OGLESBY — For the spring 2014 semester, more than 725 students were named to the Academic Honors list at Illinois Valley Community College. Students who have earned a grade point average of 3.25 to 3.74 in six or more semester hours are: Lostant — Wesley Allison, Chelsea Berg, Kelsey Casolari, Amelia Lindstrom, Justin Rubley and Jacey Stoens.

Tonica — Alyssa Beavers, Karen Cooling, Stephen Ebener, Andrea Heinz, Ryan Salz and Brooke Templeton.

SIU dean’s list CARBONDALE — Southern Illinois University in Carbondale has released its dean’s list for the spring 2014 semester.

Local students on the dean’s list were seniors Lauren Blauvelt and Stephen Lauer of Tonica.

Menus and Activities PCCC menus June 16 — Barbecue chicken, scalloped potatoes, stewed tomatoes, pear, wheat bread.

June 17 — Chicken strips, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, bread and butter, dessert.

June 18 — Tuna salad on wheat bread, split pea soup, seasoned potatoes, fruit cocktail, rice pudding.

June 19 — Ham, scalloped potatoes, green bean casserole, Jell-o salad, bread and butter.

June 20 — Chicken cacciatore with spaghetti, Sicilian blend vegetables, romaine salad with dressing, apricots, bread.

Lunch reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance of the meal by calling 815-339-2711. The suggested donation for Monday, Wednesday and Friday is $3, and the suggested donation for Tuesday and Thursday is $5.

Bridges Senior Center calendar June 16 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 10:30 a.m. AARP Council; 11 a.m., Sewing Circle; 12:45 p.m., Bingo; 1:30 p.m., Open cards.

June 17 — 9 a.m., Forever fit; from 10 a.m. to noon, Soldier’s angels; noon, advisory board meeting; 12:30 p.m., AARP #2570 open cards; 5 p.m., Grandparents raising grandchildren.

June 18 — 9 a.m., Forever fit; from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Beginner computer class.

June 19 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 12:45 p.m., Bingo; 1:30 p.m., Open cards.

June 20 — 9 a.m., Forever fit; 1 p.m., Open Wii bowling.

Bridges Senior Center is located at 221 W. Etna Road, Ottawa. For more information, call 815-431-8034.

JOURNEY

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Evenings & Saturdays by appointment

Cody O’Brien in top 10 at L-P LASALLE — Lostant’s Cody O’Brien was in the top 10 seniors by grade point average in the class of 2014 at LaSalle-Peru High School.

O’Brien, the son of Darren and Sheri O’Brien of Lostant, received a Booster Club Scholarship and participated in basketball (three years), tennis (three years), football (two years) and baseball (one year). He received all

academic awards for basketball and tennis.

He also received the Four-Year Perfect Attendance Award, U.S. Marines Athletics Award and Renaissance Gold Cord. He served as Student Council senior sergeant-at-arms and volunteered at the March of Dimes Chef Auction in 2013, March of Dimes Walk in 2014 and participated in the Polar Plunge

for Special Olympics of Illinois in 2014.

O’Brien plans to major in business and will attend Illinois Valley Community College before transferring to a university. He also received the Wagenknecht Scholarship awarded to the top seven students.

The scholarship awards $2,500 annually to students while attending a four-year course at a college or university.

Starved Rock Lodge to host Hike-a-palooza UTICA — Starved Rock Lodge will host Hike-a-palooza, an adventure on June 22-24 which takes hikers on a 35-mile, threeday hike at Starved Rock State Park and its neighboring properties.

Tickets can be purchased each day individually, as a three-day package for $120 or as an overnight package $320 single and $440 double occupancy.

The first day covers Buffalo Rock and the Illinois-Michigan Canal. The walk will be from 4 to 10 p.m. and cost $35. Hikers will travel to Buffalo Rock State Park via the Starved Rock Trolley and see the Effigy Tumuli. After a late dinner cookout, guests will travel to the Illinois-Michigan Canal for a five mile evening hike. Be sure to bring a flashlight.

Day two will take place at Starved Rock from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and cost $55. Hikers will begin their 13.4-mile day with a trolley to the farthest east point of Starved Rock State Park. The hike will visit 12 canyons before lunch and visit six after lunch. In the evening a dinner will await hikers at Elements, the Lodge’s historic dining room. Following dinner, at Fox Ridge there will be a gathering to reflect upon the day’s adventure around the firepit.

Day three will wrap up the event at Matthiessen State Park.

This hike will be from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and cost $45. Hikers will start the day with a trolley ride to Matthiessen State Park where they will traverse through the many unusual rock formations, consisting of a upper and lower dells area where waterfalls can

often be enjoyed. Lunch will be approximately halfway through the hike. After completing about 13 miles, the trolley will return

hikers to Starved Rock Lodge.

For more information and to make reservations for Hike-apalooza, call 815-220-7386.

Illinois State Fair to name Illinoisans of the Year SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is seeking 10 individuals to spotlight each day of the Illinois State Fair as an Illinoisan of the Day. The Illinoisan of the Day program looks to honor individuals who exemplify the qualities and characteristics associated with Illinois — integrity, dependability, sense of community and strong ethics.

Illinoisan of the Day nominees should be involved in service activities, educational projects and / or youth programs and have an affiliation with state and/or county fairs in Illinois. In addition, nomi-

nees must have shown their true Illinois spirit through continued volunteerism and community service.

All nominees must be a resident of Illinois, be 25 years of age or older and have performed service at a state and/or county fair in Illinois.

Illinoisan of the Day winners will receive honors on their special day during this year’s Illinois State Fair, which takes place Aug. 7-17.

Nomination forms can be requested by calling the Museum Foundation at 217-725-8047 or downloaded by visiting the muse-

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um foundation website http:// www.statefairmuseum.org/. The deadline for nomination is June 25. Illinoisan of the Day winners will be contacted by phone and announced at the Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation’s annual Corn Dog Kickoff on July 12 at the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds.

The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization created on Oct. 11, 2006. The Foundation is dedicated to preserving the heritage, traditions and legacy of the Illinois State Fair for future generations.

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Minor League Baseball — Tonica #1

Batter Jacob Sensiba

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460 • Garage Sales DOVER 106 West Adams.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, June 12, 13, 14; 8am-5pm: Sunday, June 15, Noon-5pm. Lots of jewelry, tools, kitchen items, glassware, lamps & fixtures, books, oak woodcrafts, knickknacks, and MUCH MORE! PRINCETON 1129 Margaret Drive. Thursday, June 12, 12pm-4pm; Friday, June 13, 9am-3pm; Saturday, June 14, 9am11am.

Baby clothes, household items, teen clothes & misc.

DOVER 23963 2075 N Avenue, 1/2 mile north of Rt 34. Watch for signs.

Thursday, June 12, 3pm7pm; Friday, Saturday, June 13, 14; 8am-7pm.

HUGE YARD SALE. Trailer, mowers, motorcycles, tools, indoor & outdoor plants, dishes, clothes, usual yard sale items. One you won't want to miss. Bathroom facilities available!

PRINCETON 1021 North Knox. Thursday, June 12, 3pm-7pm; Friday, Saturday, June 13, 14, 8am4pm. Multi-Family Sale.

Tons of vintage art glass and glassware. Fenton milk glass, kitchenware, collectibles, Longaberger, Tupperware, misc. items.

RAIN OR SHINE

460 • Garage Sales

460 • Garage Sales

PRINCETON 1118 North Church Street. Thursday, June 12, 1pm-6pm; Friday, Saturday, June 13, 14, 8am-5pm. Large Garage-Collectible Sale.

Yard items, bird baths, bird houses, tools, furniture, book shelves, rocking chairs, toys, old sheet music, dolls, kitchenware, Coca Cola items, holiday decorations, craft items.

Lots & Lots of misc.

PRINCETON 24591 2650 E Street (Van Orin Blacktop). Friday, Saturday, June13, 14; 7am-5pm.

LARGE SALE. Antiques, collectibles, misc. items

PRINCETON 114 North Randolph. Friday, June 13, 9am-3pm; Saturday, June 14, 9am-1pm.

4 Family Garage Sale.

Ceramic hen & rooster collection, dishes, pictures, grill, bicycles, books, power wheels, ATV, golf clubs, old train sets, antiques, Barbies, some furniture PRINCETON 16024 2500 E Street (East of Princeton on RT 6, 1st road Northeast of I80). Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, June 11, 12, 13, 14; 7:30am-5pm. HUGE BARN SALE. Something for everyone. Very nice PRINCETON 202 North Randolph. Thursday, Friday,June 12, 13, 8am5pm; Saturday, June 14, 8am-12pm. Multi-Family Sale. Baby items, pack-nplay, boy's 0-4t, girl's 2-7, toys, men's 42-32, ladies misc., furniture, new sewing machine, antiques, new vacuum, household, Duck decoys. Much misc.

HAVING A GARAGE SALE? The Tonica News Classified promote your garage sale.

Just call 815-875-4461.

PRINCETON 312 East Peru Street. Friday & Saturday, June 13 & 14; 8am -4pm MULTI-FAMILY SALE. Clothes kids-adults, car rims,pool,books,movies,h andmade crafts, Zhu-Zhu pets, hex bugs, household items, too much to list.

PRINCETON 416 West Hudson Street. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, June 12, 13, 14; 8am-4pm.

Many items never shown before!

PRINCETON 510 East Peru Street. Friday, Saturday, June 13, 14, 7am2pm.

MULTI-FAMILY SALE. Harley clothes, Longaberger, Army, enamel wear, golf clubs & lots of misc.

PRINCETON 723 North Vernon. Friday, Saturday, June 13 14; 8am-4pm.

Home décor, baby items, books, furniture, Nascar die cast, jewelry, linens & so much more PRINCETON 814 North Vernon. Friday, June 13, 9am-6pm; Saturday, June 14, 9am-3pm.

Vintage hats, purses & perfume bottles, household items, linens, collectibles, small furniture, collectible bears & toys, and much more

PRINCETON 2101 South Main. Friday, June 13, 8am-3pm; Saturday, June 14; 8am-1pm.

Unique glassware, antiques, milk cans, kitchen utensils, wall hangings, & much more

SHEFFIELD 408 South Mason. Wednesday, June 11, 12pm-?; Thursday, Friday, Saturday, June 12, 13, 14; 8am-?

Clothing, bedding, linens, rugs, oak furniture, antiques, Cowboy books, other misc.

“Come check us out”

PRINCETON 221 West Marquette. Friday, Saturday, June 13, 14; 9am4pm. MULTI-FAMILY. Name brand clothes: sizes newborn-3XL men's & women's.

Household items, furniture, baby items galore. Buttons, pins & sticker collection.

Don't Miss The Deals!

TISKILWA 125 North Jefferson Street. Thursday, June 12, 4pm-7pm; Friday, June 13, 9am-12pm, and Saturday, June 14, 8am-12pm. Boys' clothing, tons of toys, TV's, household and outdoor items! Something for everyone! A sale you don't want to miss!!

PRINCETON 23 South Fairground Road. Thursday, June 12, 3pm-6pm; Friday, June 13, 8am4pm; Saturday, June 14, 8am-3pm.

MULTI-FAMILY SALE. Something for Everyone.

Furniture, kitchen items, children's clothes, toys, games, Barbies, doll accessories, and much more

TISKILWA 320 First Street. Friday, Saturday, June 13, 14; 8am-3pm.

4 Family Garage Sale.

Antiques & collectibles, kitchen & household items, furniture, tools, propane heater, workshop dust collector, much more

PROMOTE YOUR GARAGE SALES Call 815-875-4461

Pitcher Jace Sluder 999 • Legal Notices

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999 • Legal Notices

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LaSALLE COUNTY ESTATE OF ) ROSE J. DURBIN, ) DECEASED. ) NO. 14 – P – 104 CLAIMS NOTICE Notice is hereby given of the death of Rose J. Durbin, of the City of Peru, LaSalle County, Illinois, on April 6, 2014 at Peru, Illinois. The decedent died intestate.

A probate proceeding has been opened in the Circuit Court of LaSalle County, Illinois, Probate Division on May 21, 2014.

Letters of Office as Independent Administrator were issued to Jacob T. Durbin, 5120 N. Sherwood Ave., Peoria, Illinois, 61614 on May 21, 2014, whose attorneys are the Law Offices of Peter F. Ferracuti, 110 E. Main St., Ottawa, IL 61350.

Notice of the above is further given to Unknown Heirs, and persons whose names and addresses are unknown in said proceeding, with their names not stated in the Petition to Issue Letters Testamentary.

Claims against the

estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, LaSalle County Courthouse, Ottawa, Illinois 61350, or with the representative or both within six months from the date of first publication of this Notice. If claim notice is personally mailed or delivered to a creditor of the estate, then the claim must be filed within three months from the date of mailing or delivery, whichever is later. Any claims not filed within these periods are barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and Attorney within ten days of filing.

Published in the Tonica News June 6, 13 and 20, 2014.

in the Superintendent’s Office, located at 535 N 1981st Rd, Tonica, Illinois, beginning at 8:00 a.m. on the 22nd day of May, 2014.

Notice is further hereby given that a public hearing on said

amended budget prior to adoption will be held at 6:45 p.m. on the 26th day of June, 2014, in the Library at Tonica Grade School, 535 N 1981st Rd, Tonica, Illinois.

Dated this, 22nd day of May, 2014, Board of

Education of Tonica Grade School District 79 in the County of LaSalle, State of Illinois.

Scott Obermiller, Board Secretary Published in the Tonica News June 13, 2014.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education, Tonica Grade School District 79, in the County of LaSalle, State of Illinois, that the tentative amended budget for said school district for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014, is on file and conveniently available for public inspection

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Dimmick-Peru Rural Fire Protection District, in the County of LaSalle and State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2014 and ending April 30, 2015, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at the office and home of Donald J. Lamps, Secretary/Treasurer, 3290 US Hwy 251, LaSalle, Illinois, in said Fire Protection District, from and after the 8th day of July, A.D., 2014.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 6:00 p.m. Central Daylight Savings Time, on the 8th day of July, 2014, at the office and home of the Secretary/Treasurer, in said Fire Protection District, and that final action on said Ordinance will be taken by the Board of Trustees of said District at a meeting to be held at 6:30 P.M. Central Daylight Savings Time, at the home and office of said Secretary/Treasurer, Donald J. Lamps, 3290 US Hwy 251, LaSalle, Illinois in said Fire Protection District.

BY ORDER of the Board of Trustees of said District Dated this 6th day of June, 2014.

DIMMICK-PERU RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT PETER F. FERRACUTI, P.C. ATTORNEY AT LAW 110 East Main Street Ottawa, Illinois 61350 (815) 434-3535 Published in the Tonica News June 13, 2014.

HUGE ESTATE AUCTION SATURDAY, JULY 19TH, 2014 AT 9:00 A.M.

Sale to be held at: 936 North 16th Road, Tonica, IL 61370 Equipment sale will start at approximately 12:00 P.M. Tractors, Implements, Trailers, Tools, Collectibles, Car, Etc. TRACTORS: (all tractors run): Ford 4000 T.L.B, Gas, Over/Under Trans; Ford 861 Tractor 3 Pt. Power Steerling PTO, Serial #5160; Ford 8N 1952 Tractor 3 Pt. Restored PTO, Clock, New Tires; Ford 641 P.S with Loader, 4-Speed Trans, 3 Pt PTO; Ford 860 Tractor 3 Pt, 5-Speed, PTO; Restored; Ford 861 Tractore, 3 Pt. Power Streeting PTO, Rear Weights, 1-Hydraulic; John Deere 4430 Cab, Diesel, 3 Pt. PTO, Duals Clamp On, Quad Trans 1500 hrs on overhauled engine & trans #28699R; John Deere 2240 Tractor, Diesel w/ 145 JD Loader, 3 Pt, Dual Hydraulics, PTO; Ford 9N Tractor 1949 3 Pt, Gas PTO with Dirt Scoop; 2001 Honda Ranchers ES 4X4 4-Wheeler w/610 miles **Lots of miscellaneous tractor lights & parts. Ford tractor parts, Ford tractor fenders for the 600-800 series. Misc. Tractor Chains, Ford Tractor Weights. Ford Pie weights, Ford front bumper.

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT: Metal Bolt Bins & Organizers- Full of nuts, pipe nipples, various sizes- ALL NEW!; Fimco 3 Pt 50 Gal Sprayer with Pump & Booms, 300 gal 3 Pt Sprayer with Booms, Homelite 4,000 watt portable generator, 3 Pt 6’ Service Rear Blade, 3 Pt M5 Woods Mower Metal Coca-Cola Sign, Overhead Hoist on wheels with chain hoist, 3 Pt Boom for Ford Tractors, Lots of hand tools (tool boxes are full!), shop equipment, torch & tanks, forge & tools, chop saw Peerless Power Band Saw, Index drill press. Logan Lathe, Small press. Fanning Mill (Grismill), Steel Beds, Lighting Rod Stands. IH Seeder, Model A Running boards, Well Pump, Several old Primative Wood Cabinets, Old License plates (1922 & various other years). Cemetery steel fence. 3 Pt Big Rhino 8’ Blade. Older post-hole digger, JD 3 Pt Subsoiler, 3 Pt Ford Rear Blade, 3 Pt 8’ Ford Disc, 3Pt 8’ Farm Lift Cultivator, Ford 2 Bottom 3 Pt Plow w/ Coulters. JD 3 Pt 2-row planter, 3 Pt New Holland 451 Mower. Hay Rack & Gear. 3 Pt Massey Harris Hayrack (6 bar). Massey Ferguson 20’ 3 Pt Harrow. King Kutter 6’ 3 Pt Rototiller. Pile Misc. used wood, Portable Shed (approx 7 X12). , Stainless Steel water tank. Dearborn 2 bottom 3 Pt Plow, Dirt Scoop, Old Drag Sections, MF Rollover 2 Bottom 3Pt Plow, Dearborn 3Pt. 2-row cultivator, 3Pt Box 5’ Box Blade, MF 8’ 3Pt Disc. JD Slab Weights, Quick hitch, JD Category 2 Quick Hitch, IH 45 18-1/2’ field cultivator. Lawnboy push mower.

TRAILERS: 2007 Trailer Exp 18’ Tilt, 4’ stationery, 7’ wide Bumper Trailer12,000# GVW; UHaul Trailer Inc 10X6 with hydraulic dump 7000#GVW. Small 8X5 lawn mower trailer. 2-Wheel Trailer (wood hauler); Cargo King 8X5 Trailer 3500#GVW, Sears Aluminum 10’ Boat & Trailer; 18X6-1/2 Aluminum Trailer with Ramps, 2001 Cronkhite15X6-1/2 Stand up ramps 12,000# GVW, Homemade 14X6 Trailer CAR: 1996 Chevy Camaro Z28 Fuel Injected w/ 53,550 miles automatic trans, T-Top, 5.7Liter TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Cash or good checks accepted. All items must be settled day of sale. Number system will be used. Have proper ID. Not responsible for accidents. Not responsible for merchandise after it has sold. This printed information is believed to be correct, but all buyers should research the goods and make their own conclusions. All announcements made the day of the sale take precedence over all printed materials. Everything sells as is, where is.

ROGER W. FREEMAN ESTATE

OWNER: Steven Freeman, Co-Executor • Diane Freeman, Co-Executor FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

LENNY BRYSON – AUCTIONEER

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