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IVCC/public discuss dropped lawsuit 40-45 residents pack IVCC Boardroom

By Lyle Ganther news@tonicanews.com

OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees on Thursday, July 9, spent much of its monthly meeting dealing with

the board’s decision earlier this year to drop a lawsuit against Putnam County and Marquis Energy. About 40-45 people attended the session.

Bill Mennie, president of Mennie Machine Co. based in Mark, said, “I am here as a business guy and

a local taxpayer. We are here for several reasons.

We are very concerned about what has happened. Maybe we don’t know the whole story, but Mr. (Mark) Marquis has filled us in. We have spent an estimated $1.1 million so far. There is another $100,000 we may be liable for from the appraiser.

“We aren’t looking for

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Olivero speaks of college’s actions, intent

By Lyle Ganther news@tonicanews.com

OGLESBY — Melissa Olivero, chair of the Illinois Valley Community College Board, addressed several issues raised by audience

members on Thursday, July 9, during the public comments portion of the board’s regular monthly meeting.

She questioned the timing and impetus of the recent attacks on the college, the board, the administration and the attorney.

“The case involving Marquis Energy and Putnam County are over,” she said.

“The litigation was pending from 2011-15. During

that time, the board held 48 open meetings. No one came to any of those meetings to discuss. Not one person made any comment over four years about this litigation. Now that it is over, we have a board room packed with people.

“We are somewhat stunned by the vitriol in the letters and ads that we

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Lostant swimming in water issues

By Zachary J. Pratt news@tonicanews.com

LOSTANT — The village of Lostant is seeking a grant to help with its Second Street water issue.

At the village board meeting Monday, July 13, Dave Mertes brought forth the issue of whether to authorize the North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG) to write a grant, roughly up to $3,000, to assist in fixing the issues with water on Second Street.

The board voted all in favor to pursue the grant.

During this time, it was mentioned that Well No. 4 is still undergoing tests.

Jack Immel, head of health and safety for the village, also brought water issues to the board, including a statement of concern about water entering the sewer system. He proposed a policy in which the village would check the water pipes and sump pump in a house when the property changes ownership.

It was mentioned the village can check these facilities at its discretion, but Immel said this policy would “be less intrusive.”

Immel also discussed the possibility of rerouting water sooner in some areas.

In other action, the board reluctantly voted to accept a bid for its vacant lot. The call for a second to the motion was met by silence.

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The boys of summer Empty playground equipment and plenty of shade awaits three Lostant boys on their way back to the park on a warm summer day. Hot, sunny and humid days are ahead of us after a very wet and record setting June.

A cool pet is a happy and healthy pet Words of advice for keeping your dog safe in the summer heat

By Zita Henneberry news@tonicanews.com

As things heat up, it’s time to stay cool for you and your pet. Summer may be the time to kick back and relax, but the

summer heat can also introduce a wide range of pet safety concerns.

Keep it cool

“It’s important to always leave plenty of water out,” said Stuart VandeVenter, an Illinois Valley veteri-

narian.

He said dogs are just as susceptible to the heat and cold as people are.

It’s important to consider how quickly people can get overheated when running around outside and apply that same knowledge to animals too.

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have seen. Where I come from, neighbors do not attack neighbors in anonymous political ads. Instead people work together as a community to resolve their disputes.

“We did not give up our lawsuit because it was unjust or wrong. We simply could not afford it,” she said.

The lawsuit, which began in 2011, was dropped by IVCC on March 19 of this year.

The 2006 abatement of taxes for the Bureau-Putnam Enterprise Zone was only eligible for projects started after July 1, 2007. Marquis Energy construction had started before then; the board believed it was ineligible for such an abatement, added Olivero.

In 2009, the business was assessed at $42 million by Putnam County and lowered to $26.3 million in 2010, with no notice to the college.

Illinois law requires taxing bodies be notified of any changes in EVA over $100,000. Subsequent assessments were made of $18 million in 2012, 2013 and 2014 tax years, she said.

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heat,” he said. “When it’s really, really hot, they may burn their pads, burn their feet.”

VandeVenter compared this burn to that of a first-degree burn for humans.

Also, he said, never, ever, ever, ever leave a pet alone in the car.

“It takes less than five minutes to go from 60 degrees in the shade to 90 degrees-plus,” he said.

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Bill Mennie, president of Mennie Machine Co., speaks during Thursday, July 9’s meeting of the Illinois Valley Community College board of trustees about the lawsuit brought against Putnam County and Marquis Energy that was dropped earlier this year.

its tax base because the state of Illinois has failed to properly contribute its fair share to our operating budget,” Olivero continued. “The college is supposed to be supported equally by the state (one-third), local taxpayers (one-third) and students (onethird). The college’s next budget only anticipates the state paying 11 percent of its operating funds with the remaining burden shifted to taxpayers and students.”

Olivero said the college reached out to Putnam County and Marquis Energy numerous times during the lawsuit to reach an amicable decision about the lawsuit. Olivero said neither one was wanting to reach an agreement.

The case was delayed by legal actions taken

by Putnam County and Marquis Energy and significantly increased the college’s legal bills.

“After the board discussed the cost of the lawsuit in closed sessions and determined it could go on for several more years without any decision, the board made the business decision to drop the suit and focus on what this college does best, teaching and learning,” she said.

“The college was provided no information to support the county’s action to drastically reduce the plant’s EVA with no notice to the board. We could not appeal this to a local board of appeals,”’ said Olivero. “This decrease

deprived the college of much needed tax dollars.”

The 2010 reduction cost the college $57,000 in taxes, $90,000 in 2011 and $86,000 in 2012, 2013 and 2014. In total, this cost the college over $400,000 in tax money

only on the EAV issue and only through 2014.

The appraisal obtained by the college brought the plant’s assessment closer to the original $42 million assessment, she added.

“The board must be vigilant in protecting

cracked, there’s no air flow.”

Another thing to consider is that there can be just as many heat problems on an overcast day as a sunny one, said VandeVenter. Just because the sun’s not out, does not change the temperature of the humidity, he added.

guests may be poisonous to pets. Keep alcoholic beverages away from pets, and remember the snacks served to friends should not be treats for pets.

Any change of diet – even for one meal – may give dogs or cats severe digestive ailments. Make sure to avoid raisins, grapes, onions, chocolate and products with the sweetener xylitol, since these are poisonous to pets

medical alcohol is available at almost any local store, he said.

In the event an animal

does become overheated, people should attempt to cool them off gradually, said VandeVenter.

“People will start to douse them in water immediately which can actually make their condition worse,” he said.

VandeVenter advised people to start from the bottom and not the top.

This means cooling off an animal’s legs, belly and feet, and not their back.

“Also, putting 50 percent isopropyl alcohol on their pads can also help to expel heat.”

Your run-of-the-mill

“Next time someone wants to give us something, we say no,” Hartenbower said.

The treasury report offered nothing out of

the ordinary, save a broken computer. The board agreed to get a new computer.

At the start of the health and safety section, the

board moved into closed session to discuss personnel.

The movement for LED lights is on hold because of state budget issues.

Watch what they eat

Even though summertime can be perfect for backyard barbecues or parties, remember the food and drink served to

know we don’t want to take the loss, but then we’ll have to accept a bigger loss.”

The board eventually voted to accept the bid.

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Beware of “highrise syndrome” During warmer months, many animal hospitals and veterinarians see an increase in injured animals as a result of “HighRise Syndrome,” which is when pets fall or jump out of windows and are seriously or fatally injured.

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America in Bloom judges to visit Ottawa OTTAWA — Judges from the America in Bloom (AIB) national awards program will visit Ottawa on July 21 and 22. This is Ottawa’s third entry in the America in Bloom national awards program. The town is one of 42 towns across America working on local revitalization programs with the hopes of receiving a prestigious America in Bloom national award.

Ottawa is competing against Fairhope, Ala.; Fairview Park, Ohio,; and Madisonville, Ky.; in the 16,000-20,000 population category.

All participants are evaluated in the following areas: Overall impression, heritage preservation, environmental efforts, urban forestry, landscapes, floral displays and community involvement. The judges evaluate these criteria in the residential, commercial and municipal sectors.

Judges are Evelyn Alemanni and Stephen Pategas.

Evelyn Alemanni is a self-employed writer and award winning gardener from Elfin Forest, Calif.

She has judged for the America in Bloom program since 2003 and also serves as an international judge for the Canadian Communities in Bloom program and for the international LivCom Awards; experiences which Alemanni says has given her the opportunity to share wonderful ideas and inspirations with communities in many countries, and to build networks of people committed to improving their hometowns. She has judged more than 130 towns in nine countries.

Alemanni serves on the AIB Board of Directors and chairs its external relations committee. She is the creator/author/ designer of the Ten Years of Best Ideas book and donated the rights to the book to AIB. In 2014, she has released her four-volume book series, Fleurs du Jour which features

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whatever reason is suing taxpayers without a case.

“This is the message that is being sent out to anybody who wants to invest in this area. Mark Marquis invested and brought in taxes and then is sued by a taxing body for more taxes without a cause. This is the message that is going out to anybody out of the area.

It is completely counterproductive to any effort of economic development. If you are afraid of being sued by somebody who can’t live within their budget, apparently we will never succeed here,” added Limberger.

Christian Cyr, representing the Hennepin Betterment and Business Association and himself as a business owner, said he wanted to know how the lawsuit filed against Putnam County and Marquis Energy was handled, since the case was active for four and one-half years before it was withdrawn earlier this year.

Cyr said board members’ original expectations of how much money they would get from the case and how much money they would spend in legal fees changed in those years.

“You are now aware the college has received nothing. You are now aware the college has $750,000 in legal bills and more legal bills that have not been

From Page 1 an answer tonight. We are just looking for a plan, so this does not happen again. I think somebody should be held responsible for what happened. I would like some type of time line ... give us three weeks, two weeks or 36 hours. We are going to get back to you. I am hoping we don’t go into closed session. There are some of us who would like to hear what is going on. I understand if you must, but I hope it does not happen,” he said.

Peter Limberger, who described himself as an American taxpayer who pays “substantial” taxes along with his wife, Inga Carus, also spoke to the board.

“I am also an investor in the area. One of my jobs here besides being an investor is to attract more businesses. I get calls almost every day asking if we should invest in the area. We are reading documents that you are getting sued if you invest in the area. I am investing with my wife almost $10 million in the city of Ottawa and another larger investment is coming. We are in an Enterprise Zone, and I wonder if we are getting sued next week like somebody like IVCC, who for

bouquets made every day with flowers from her garden and three special volumes, Caladiums, Roses, and Bouquets from the Bulb Garden.

In 2001, Good Morning America named Alemanni’s garden one of the five best in the U.S. San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles has twice named it one of its gardens of the year. Garden Ideas and Outdoor Living featured it on its cover. It has also been in Garden Shed; Better Homes and Gardens; Gardens, Decks and Landscapes and many other garden-related magazines.

Stephen Pategas is an award-winning landscape architect, garden writer, garden photographer and plant geek in Winter Park, Fla. He and his wife, Kristin, are owners of Hortus Oasis, a boutique landscape architecture company and authors of the book “Southern Coastal Home Landscaping” and gardening columns for local magazines.

paid in defending the appraiser,” he said.

Putnam County has spent $250,000 in defending itself. Marquis Energy has also spent a considerable amount of money defending itself.

“By my calculations, probably there was over $1.5 million of legal fees paid in the entire case,” Cyr said. “And $1 million of that was paid by us taxpayers. What was potentially a $1 million gain maybe has turned into a $1 million loss.”

Cyr said at some point in the four and one-half years, the case became a losing proposition.

“I believe at some point that you as board members should have said, ‘You know what, now is the time to call it quits.’ I believe that, and the people I am representing here tonight believe that.”

Cyr said a complaint was filed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations against Mark Pomykacz, a New Jersey appraiser that IVCC hired on Oct. 30, 2013; that department eventually found several errors in his appraisal.

“His appraisal was four times the national average.

The national average is 28 cents per gallon of ethanol produced. He evaluated that business in Hennepin at $169 million, which is a $1.20 a gallon of ethanol

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Pategas currently serves on the City of Winter Park’s Keep Winter Park Beautiful and Sustainable Board and with it founded Winter Park Blooms. Winter Park successfully competed in AIB in 2013.

Previously he served on the Tree Preservation Board and the Parks and Recreation Board. After designing the gardens for Casa Feliz, a 1933 historic brick house that was saved from demolition and moved in 2000, Pategas joined the Friends of Casa Feliz Board. His travels have taken him to hundreds of gardens in North America, Europe and Southeast Asia. Pategas’s favorite gardens to design are those that touch people’s lives.

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produced,” reported Cyr. Pomykacz was fined $10,000 by the state agency in November of 2014.

“In summary, the people I represent think the case went on too long; the information that you as a board was given at times was probably misguided,” Cyr said. “Several yeas ago, the benefits to the taxpayers outweighed the benefits to the college.

I think as logical people in your position that this is enough. You had your chances.

“Unfortunately, this tuned into one of the biggest waste of taxpayer dollars in Illinois Valley history, I believe,” he said.

“What, as board members, are you going to do to find out the answers to us and taxpayers.”

Steve Conrad said he supports Tax Increment Financing districts and Enterprise Zone as economic tools, but he said he does not blame this board one bit tor doing what it

recognition in the following areas: • Bloom rating • Population category winner • Outstanding achievement award – the “best of the best” over all participants in each of the six evaluated criteria • Special mention – for what the judges deem to be an extraordinary project or program.

• Special awards • Population category winners are invited to participate in international competition via the Communities in Bloom program in Canada.

• Community Champion • YouTube Video Award To date, more than 240 towns and cities from 41 states have participated in the program, and more than 20 million people have been touched by it. Awards will be announced on Sept. 26 at AIB’s National Symposium and Awards, held this year in Holland, Mich.

takes to get what is coming to them by law.

Dave Argubright also said he wanted to thank the board and President (Jerry) Corcoran for not making a decision to drop the case. He said he wanted to thank the board for going after what they believed was their rightful share.

“If it turns out to not be, I can live with that, too. But there is a way to do that, and that is in the courts. It is not about calling in an offer and any special donations to any different things. I make a donation because I want to do it, not get a special tax rate,” he said.

Board members comment After a 45-minute closed session, board members Laurie Bonucci of Princeton and Bill Mallery of Hennepin made additional comments about the lawsuit. All of the 40-45 audience members had already left the building.

LaSalle County Sheriff At 8:07 p.m. on July 7, LaSalle County deputies investigated a burglary which occurred at 2092 E. First Road in Eden Township, rural Tonica.

At 4:40 a.m. on July 8, LaSalle County deputies, along with Tonica Fire and Ambulance, were sent to Triple D Development at 577 N. 18th Road of rural Tonica. A worker, Kevin J. Vnaniecki, 23, was taken to Illinois Valley Community Hospital (IVCH) by Tonica Ambulance because of injuries sustained in an explosion at the business.

Crafters wanted TONICA — Illinois Valley crafters are wanted for the next “Stamp & Chat” event at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, at Cathy’s in Tonica.

Participants will meet to stamp, scrapbook, learn a new technique and chat.

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Mallery, who described himself as the most tenured member of the board, said board members decided to continue the lawsuit for various reasons.

“I assure you it was not whimsical, and it was not without continuous data and tough debate. I assure you that each person thoroughly evaluated information provided,” Mallery said.

Bonucci said the events of the last few years have been highly stressful for all involved.

“No one is more disappointed in the outcome than me, along with the rest of the board,” she said. “I apologize for my personal actions, however well intended they were that resulted in a loss of confidence in the community. I will personally work hard with this board to repair those relationships. I believe this board has IVCC’s best interests at heart.”

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A simple cup of coffee ...

I was visiting a friend at a nursing home the other day. First and foremost, let me tell you the facility was not in Bureau County. However, the place is similar to many in the area, where folks are helped to return home after undergoing a variety of therapies and other services after an illness, accident, surgery or other problem that would make it difficult for one to go home alone.

It was dinner time when I arrived, so I headed to the dining room to visit my friend. The place was busy with residents eating and chatting, while employees were delivering medications, helping some to cut their food, and in a few cases, actually assisting some residents with eating. There was nothing seemingly out of place — it was what I would have deemed a typical dining room setting in this type of Terri Simon facility.

As many of the residents began leaving the dining room after they had finished their meals, a handful of other residents remained at the tables — either waiting for someone to help them return to their rooms or just enjoying he camaraderie of other older adults.

“Bill (not his real name), are you ready to go back to your room?” a young staff member asked the older gentlemen.

“No, I was hoping to get a cup of coffee,” he said politely.

The staff member glanced at the empty coffee pot on the counter and said, “We don’t have any coffee.”

No coffee? The comment got my attention. The thought that immediately ran through my head was: “There’s no coffee in a nursing home? Of course there’s coffee. Somewhere in that facility, I know there was a pot of coffee on. Or at least there was the ability to make this guy a cup of coffee.”

Hearing the staff member tell him, “We don’t have any coffee,” another staff member said she’d head down to the nurse’s station to see if they had any coffee there. But she never went. Bill waited patiently, never saying a word. A small square of a brownie waited in front of him — I’m assuming he wanted to enjoy a cup of coffee with his dessert.

About 10 or 15 minutes passed, and Bill was still waiting. The first staff member who had told Bill there was no coffee finally said, “Bill, I’m going to help you back to your room now.”

“But I was waiting for my coffee,” he said in a quiet voice.

“I already told you, we don’t have any coffee,” she said loudly.

I could feel my blood pressure rising. I immediately became angry by how these two were treating this fellow. All this guy wanted was a simple cup of coffee. I know it wasn’t my battle, but I couldn’t bite my tongue any longer.

“Hey, listen, I’ll run to McDonald’s and get him a cup of coffee, if I need to,” I said, realizing there were tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat. Not sure if those two elements were out of anger or just the need for some common decency to an older fellow who simply wanted some normalcy in his home away from home.

Both staff members looked at me and then at each other. Bill hadn’t heard my words, yet he still sat waiting patiently. Finally, the lady who had promised the cup of coffee left the room and returned in about three minutes with ... Bill’s cup of coffee. He politely thanked the staff member and was finally able to enjoy his dessert with an after-dinner cup of brew.

Funny ... that happened a few weeks ago, and the idea of that guy in that nursing home asking politely for a simple cup of coffee still disturbs me; quite frankly, it still brings tears to my eyes. I know everyone is busy in their respective jobs and I also know caring for elderly folks might present some challenges, but this guy wasn’t asking for the world ... just a simple cup of coffee.

Everyone deserves our respect, and senior citizens perhaps deserve it more than anyone. A cup of coffee ... Come on! How difficult could it have been? We need to get our priorities in order.

Tonica News Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@tonicanews.com.

First Person Sheri O’Brien

Town: Lostant.

Family: Husband, Darren and sons, Steffen and Cody.

Occupation: Assistant vice president, loan officer.

What was your first job: I worked for a short time at IVCC, but have been working for Illini State Bank for 28 years.

What is your favorite book: “Life As We Knew It.” What is your favorite song: “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran.

What is the best concert you’ve been to: The Decemberists at Red Rocks, Colo.

If you met a genie who granted you one wish, what would you wish for: Happiness and health for my family.

Where do you most want to travel, but have never been: New York City.

What is one thing you’re truly passionate about: Walking, I walk daily, at least three miles.

What is your favorite area restaurant, and what do you like to order there: John’s North Star, chicken.

What is something you like about your hometown: It’s peaceful and quiet, perfect for my daily walks.

Is there anything you would change: Nothing.

#loveislove Trigger warning: May cause irrational hatred toward columnist because she is addressing marriage equality and optimizing her First Amendment rights, as we all should.

Equality: State or instance of being equal. (Webster’s New World College Dictionary. Third Edition. Copyright 1996 by Simon and Schuster, Inc.) This definition comes from a dictionary published when I was 7 years old — for the record I am now 25 years old ... before I knew what it meant to be straight or gay. For me, it was an era of Barbies and American Girl dolls, Lincoln Logs and Tinker sets, knights in shining armor rescuing the princess, and above everything, it was an era where true love conquered all.

Fast forward to today and Merriam-Webster has updated its definition of equality to include: The state of having the same rights, social status, etc.

Our country has been submerged in a debate of marriage equality, of who should be allowed to marry who and what rights and protection they receive from their union.

For millennia, marriage has been a cornerstone of our civilization.

These unions have helped progress our society forward.

Marriage is a constant in our world, but it is ever evolving as we, as a people, evolve. It used to be marriage was pre-arranged for the betterment of the families involved.

Women used to be seen as their husband’s property, and whatever possessions they owned before marriage became their husbands after. There was a time when interracial unions were banned as a way to hold onto white supremacy. All of these cases

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have since been declared unconstitutional.

That evolution took another step forward a couple of weeks ago as the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of marriage equality with a 5-4 ruling. According to the court’s opinion, written by Justice Kennedy: The petitioners sought to find the liberty opposite-sex couples receive upon marriage, something they believe to be a constitutional right.

To say the ruling set off a firestorm of response would be an understatement. #lovewins and #loveislove flooded the Twitter-verse. People updated their Facebook profile picture with a rainbow overlay to show their support. President Barack Obama spoke out in support of the court’s decision, and the White House was lit up with a spectrum of color.

On the other side, there were those who expressed their distaste for the ruling by citing what God did at Sodom and Gomorrah. He wiped the towns off the map, so to speak.

Archaeologists and historians have yet to find them. And to those who hold onto this example of God’s wrath like a security blanket and use it as a warning to sinners, I would like to point out this is Old Testament God. The same God who said in Deuteronomy: if a wife be not a virgin on her wedding night, stone her to death; if a man be found lying

with a married woman, stone both of them to death; if a man forces himself upon a woman (rapes her), stone the man to death. I don’t see a lot of people being stoned to death nowadays, do you? Don’t pick and choose your God’s punishment. If you so desperately have to cling to His word, cling to it all. You have the freedom to do that.

Moving in the same vein of religion, I want to applaud those who are sticking to their beliefs. It’s very brave to voice your opinion regardless of how unpopular it may be.

However please find another argument to base your staunch opinion on other then using what God says as law. Our nation’s ancestors came to this country fleeing religious persecution, and our forefathers created a nation based on law separate from the church. Luckily, because of the First Amendment, we are all allowed our freedom of religion and to worship our Deity how we please. And as a side note, whatever happened to the old saying let he who be free from sin cast the first stone. By the fault of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, we are all sinners.

I hope we can all eventually find a balance where those who desire marriage are able to do so, and we can still honor and respect our fellow Americans’ religious beliefs. We are a country constantly trying to honor our creed: All men are created equally. We are endowed with certain inalienable rights, among them are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. #lovewins Tonica News Design Editor Sarah Denton can be reached at sdenton@ bcrnews.com.

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Cooking night with Chef Monika Sudakov The public is invited to attend a free University of Illinois Extension healthy gardening program, “From Your Garden to Your Table,” presenting Chef Monika from Chestnut Street Inn Bed and Breakfast.

This program is being offered twice for convenience. The first presentation will be at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 28, at the American Legion in Toluca.

The second will take place at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the

Putnam County Community Center in Standard.

Chef Monika and her husband, Jeff, are the innkeepers of the Chestnut Street Inn Bed and Breakfast in Sheffield, where she offers cooking classes featuring fresh from the local farms produce.

Monika has achieved the distinguished title of a Certified Culinary Professional, is a regular guest on Paula Sands Live on KWQC, and has even been on Martha Stewart

Radio. She has been noted in “Best of the Midwest Magazine” and also listed in “Midwest Living Magazine” as one of the Midwest’s best bed and breakfasts.

There will be no charge to attend this class; however registration is required for participation. Call the extension office at 309-364-2356 for registration or for more details.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, call 309364-2356.

IVCIL will commemorate 25th anniversary of ADA Mr. and Mrs. Richard Petzing

Petzings will celebrate 60th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Richard Petzing of 2 Circle Drive, Wenona, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary.

Richard Petzing and the former Helen Herrmann were married July 24, 1955, in St. Paul Lutheran Church in rural Tonica.

The couple first lived in rural Tonica. Richard was employed by Sigma Graphics in Ottawa as a pressman. Helen was a teacher at Tonica Grade School. They

are members of Bethany Lutheran Church in Wenona. They enjoy traveling and have visited all 50 states.

They are the parents of three children, Janice (Terry) Hoge of Wenona, Dale (Connie) Petzing of Frankfort, Ind., and Lynn (Vic) Bosteels of Lecanto, Fla. They also have four grandchildren.

The couple will celebrate with a family trip to Fall Creek Falls in Tennessee in August.

Golfing for Babies LASALLE — The sixth annual Miracles Happen III Golfing for Babies to benefit the March of Dimes will be Saturday, July 25, at Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf Course in LaSalle. The cost for the four-person scramble is $65 per golfer ($75 per golfer after July 17). Registration is from noon to 1

p.m. with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. A chicken dinner and awards will follow at 6 p.m. All players registered and paid by July 17 will be entered into a raffle for a $100 Hy-Vee gift card. For questions or to register, call Jennifer or Steve Sines at 815-228-1574 or email sines9@aol.com.

Developmental screenings planned for Aug. 5 OGLESBY – Child and Family Connections #15, in partnership with LaSalle/ Putnam County Educational Alliance for Special Education (L.E.A.S.E.), will be offering free developmental screenings for children birth to 3 years old. The goal of developmental screenings is to provide parents with information on their child’s development for their age

and to learn more about what is normal development for children who are those ages.

Registration will be Tuesday, July 28, to Saturday, Aug. 1, at Lincoln School, 755 Bennett Ave., Oglesby, and screenings will be Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the same location.

For more information, call 815-883-9297.

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LASALLE — The Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living (IVCIL) will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by sponsoring a 5K Run/Walk/Wheel fundraising event at St. Bede Academy on Saturday, July 25.

The ADA, which was signed into law on July 26, 1990, by President George H. W. Bush, is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public.

go to www.runrace.net/findarace. php. Water and goodie bags will be provided to participants.

IVCIL is headquartered in LaSalle and covers five counties: LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam, Marshall and Stark. It is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit charitable organization. The race will benefit the programs of the Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living which assists people with disabilities.

For more information or inquiries, contact IVCIL at 815-2243126. IVCIL is funded in whole or in part by the Illinois Department of Human Services and is a United Way agency member.

Summer Teen Read at LaSalle Library LASALLE — The LaSalle Public Library will host its monthly Teen Read, featuring Leila Sales’ novel, “This Song Will Save Your Life,” at 4 p.m. Monday, July 20.

Funny, and accurately portraying the ups and downs of teen life, this novel focuses on accep-

Blood drive in Tonica TONICA — Illini State Bank will host a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m.

Monday, July 20, at the United Methodist Church, 423 Wauponis St. in Tonica. For an appointment, call Joyce Obermiller at 815-4428211. Walk-ins are welcome. Those donating at this blood drive are helping one or more graduating seniors earn a scholarship.

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IVCIL is inviting the public to run on a great course at St. Bede Academy, Route 6 between Peru and Spring Valley, which has been accurately measured by the Starved Rock Runners LLC. There is a separate, paved course for those who use wheelchairs. Walkers can choose either the paved course or the runners’ course.

There are several age groups with first- and second-place winners for both male and female finishers.

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tance, friendship and family. Teens, ages 13 to 16, may register immediately and borrow a copy of the July book selection.

On July 20, teens will meet to discuss the novel, and to register for the August Teen Read,

scheduled for Aug. 10.

Teen Reads are held in the library meeting room from 4 to 5 p.m.

This program is free and open to the public.

The library is located at 305 Marquette St., LaSalle, and is Americans with

Disabilities Act compliant and welcoming.

If you wish to attend the event and have special needs because of a disability, contact Donna Blomquist at 815-2232341 to discuss arrangements.

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Easter Seals of LaSalle and Bureau Counties will offer preschool program in Ottawa OTTAWA — Kids Can Preschool, located in Easter Seals of LaSalle and Bureau counties, at 1013 Adams St. in Ottawa, currently has openings in the preschool program.

Kids Can Preschool provides developmentally appropriate kindergarten readiness programming for children ages 3 to 5, with and without special needs. Preschool classes are from 8:45 to 11:45 a.m., with families choosing two, three or five days a week.

“Our preschool program offers a wide variety of educational experiences including time to explore and

become involved in the learning environment, “ said Tara Ohlendorf, director of Kids Can Child Development Center at Easter Seals. “The curriculum offers opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and creative growth. Kids Can Preschool is a well-balanced program that allows each child opportunities to play and explore independently and in group activities in the classroom setting.”

In addition to the preschool, Kids Can Child Development Center provides educationally based full- and part-day child care services to chil-

dren ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age, with and without special needs. The center is DCFS licensed, with seven classrooms separated by age.

Easter Seals of LaSalle and Bureau Counties also provides free developmental screenings to children ages 0 to 3, developmental therapy to children ages 0 to 3, and speech therapy and physical therapy to children ages 0 to 17 and operates an Autism Resource Center.

For more information, contact the center at 815-434-0857 or info@il-lb. easterseals.com.

Stage 212 will presents ‘Aladdin, Jr.’ Tickets will go on sale to public on July 25 LASALLE — Summer comes to a close at Stage 212 with the children’s theater production of “Aladdin, Jr.” Adapted from “Aladdin,” the hit Disney film, “Aladdin, Jr.,” features everybody’s favorite characters and Academy Award winning music from Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice.

Cast in “Aladdin, Jr.” are Trenton McKinnie as Aladdin, Reid Tomasson as the Genie, Max Wertz as Iago, Jenna Glassman as Jafara, Olivia Paden as the Magic Carpet, Sydnee Wright, Lyan Gonzalez, Grace McCormick, Zachary Kimble and Grace Stachowiak as the narrators, Aiden Schneider as Prince Baba of

Ganoush, Cooper Vaske as Prince Dahdu Rahn Rahn, Nick Hancock as The Prince Formerly Known as the Artist, Hope Oldenberg as Princess Jasmine, Eric Lockwood as Razoul and C.J. Hicks as the Sultan.

Appearing in the ensemble are Macy Anderson, Isabella Argubright, Bella Baracani, Ava Brennan, Elle Brittin, Lydia Dornik, Addison Duttlinger, Mia Davenport, Sophie Hass, Kendall Jenkins, Sydney Kasperski, Zoe Kidd, Lucy Kleczewski, MaKayla McPhedran, Easton Moncrief, Taylor Pruitt, Courtney Ries, Bella Soens and Ivy Soens.

Production staff includes director Josh Rinehart, producer Kathy Prosinski, music directors Abby Smith and Greg Goodman, choreographer Sophie Smigel and stage manager Perla Escatel.

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Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number.

Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by”900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis.

The Tonica News Classifieds makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader.

If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact: Better Business Bureau 330 North Wabash Chicago, IL 60611 312 832-0500

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- 400 Merchandise 450 • Under $1000 Leather gray couch & love seat, both recline, $600 for both.

Call 815-481-4024 Nearly new burgundy lift chair. $750, (was $1,100 new). Call 815-303-6695 Quilt rack, mahogany finish $20; classical music record sets $3 each; 2 drawer filing cabinet $10 Call 815-869-3054

YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU MIGHT FIND right here in the Tonica News Classified! You could find furniture, appliances, pets, musical instruments, tools, anything. You might even find a kitchen sink!

************ HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? Put your ad in for FREE Items $1,000 or less can run FREE for 1 time. Limit of 5 lines.

Up to 3 items with price and price totaling under $1,000. 1 ad per household per week.

No commercial ads, firearms or animal sales.

E-mail information to: classified@ bcrnews.com (include your name, address & phone number) No Phone Calls!

460 • Garage Sales OHIO 213 North Pleasant.

Friday and Saturday, July 17 and 18; 7am -2pm.

Exercise equipment, household items, furniture, kitchen items, clothing and much, much more. This is a must see!

Everything must sell!

Look for signs OHIO 315 East Jackson.

Friday, Saturday, July 17 & 18; 7am-2pm.

MOVING SALE Everything must go! Wide variety of items priced to sell. Twin bed, stereo and an old high chair PRINCETON 418 West Clark. Thursday, July 16, 12pm-5pm; Friday, July 17, 8am-5pm; Saturday, July 18, 8am-12pm.

MULTI-FAMILY SALE Baby items, storm door, dehumidifier, hand saws, adult and children's clothes, children's toys, holiday and household items, stove hood.

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Thursday, July 16, 4pm7pm; Friday, July 17, 9am-4pm; Saturday, July 18, 9am-2pm.

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Many household & decorative items, including framed art work, plus some Christmas items.

Children's clothing (boy's 2-4 & girl's 4-6). Too many items to list. Flea market buys for you PRINCETON 718 North Vernon Street. Saturday, July 18, 8am-Noon.

MULTI-FAMILY SALE. Nice men's & women's clothing, sports clothing, Jr girl's clothing, holiday décor, books, video, CDs, & misc.

ADVERTISE GARAGE SALES OR YARD SALES! The Bureau County Republican can promote your garage sale or yard sale to let everyone know about the treasures you have for sale. Just call 815-875-4461.

- 700 Real Estate For Sale 767 • Mobile Home Sales **************** PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

To complain of discrimination call, HUD tollfree at 800 669-9777.

The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800 927-9275

DO YOU HAVE A PLACE TO SELL? The Bureau County Republican Classified can help you find the right person to move in.

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Check out each publication for information about your community and stay informed!

July 20 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 10 a.m., Sewing Circle; 12:45 p.m., Bingo; 1:30 p.m., open cards.

July 21 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 10 a.m., Soldier’s Angels; 5-6 p.m., Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.

July 22 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 10:15 a.m., intermediate computer class.

July 23 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 12:45 p.m., Bingo; 1:30 p.m., open cards.

July 24 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 1 p.m., open Wii bowling.

The Bridges Senior Center is a congregate meal site. Meals, provided by Voluntary Action Center, are served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday for a suggested donation of $3.50. A 24-hour advance reservation is required. For more information, call 815-431-8034.

Putnam County Community Center

“Aladdin, Jr.” will be presented Aug. 14, 15 and 16 at Stage 212, 700 First St., LaSalle. Friday and Saturday evening performances begin at 7 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday matinees begin at 1 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and on sale to the public beginning Saturday, July 25. Box office hours are from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Tickets may also be purchased online by visiting the Stage 212 website at www.stage212. org or reserved over the phone with Visa, MasterCard or Discover. Call 815-224-3025 for details.

“Aladdin, Jr.” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. The production is partially funded by OmniArts and the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.

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Menus and Activities Bridges Senior Center

July 20 — Barbecue beef on bun, fried potatoes, sweet corn on cob, watermelon.

July 21 — Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered corn, fruit punch, bread and butter, dessert.

July 22 — Turkey bacon, cheese wrap, hash browns, green beans, pineapple chunks.

July 23 — Salad bar day.

July 24 — Baked ham, scalloped potatoes, cooked carrots, applesauce, rolls.

For reservations, call 800-757-4579 24 hours in advance of the day’s meal. The menu is subject to change. Meals are available to senior citizens 60 plus at no cost, but donations are appreciated. The meal program is partly funded by donations, so they have a suggested donation of $5 per meal. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.

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ANNUAL STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS SUMMARY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014 Copies of the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2014 will be available for public inspection in the school district/joint agreement administrative office by December 1, 2014. Individuals wanting to review this Annual Statement of Affairs should contact: Tonica CCSD #79, 535 N 1981 RD, TONICA, IL 61370, 815-442-3420, M-F 8am-4pm.

Also by January 15, 2015 the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2014, will be posted on the Illinois State Board of Education’s website @ www.isbe.net SUMMARY: The following is the Annual Statement that is required to be published by the school district/joint agreement for the past fiscal year.

Statement of Operations as of June 30, 2014 Educational: Local Sources 936,148; FlowThrough Receipts/Revenues from One District to Another District 0; State Sources 539,440; Federal Sources 205,881; Total Direct Receipts/ Revenues 1,681,469; Total Direct Disbursements/ Expenditures 1,884,907; Beginning Fund Balances July 1, 2013 980,383; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2014 776,945.

Operations & Maintenance: Local Sources 160,314; State Sources 97,724 ; Total Direct Receipts/ Revenues 258,038; Total Direct Disbursements/ Expenditures 231,418; Other Sources/Uses of Funds -0-; Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2013 69,600; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2014 96,220.

Debt Services: Local Sources 38; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 38; Beginning Fund Balances July 1, 2013; Ending Fund Balances June 30, 2014 7,637.

Transportation: Local Sources 38,092; FlowThrough Receipts/Revenues from One District to Another District 148,350; Total Direct Receipts/ Revenues 186,442; Total Direct Disbursements/ Expenditures 123,033; Beginning Fund Balances July 1, 2013 95,260; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2014 158,669.

Municipal Retirement/Social Security: Local Sources 86,523; Flow-Through Receipts/Revenues from One District to Another District 0; State Sources 8,000; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 94,523; Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 89,660; Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2013 6,569; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2014 11,432.

Working Cash: Local Sources 16,648; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 16,648; Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2013 188,700; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2014 205,348.

Tort: Local Sources 39,762; Total Direct Receipts/

Revenues 39,762; Total Direct Disbursements/ Expenditures 47,585; Beginning Fund Balances July 1, 2013 35,414; Ending Fund Balances June 30, 2014 27,591.

Fire Prevention & Safety: Local Sources 16,193; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 16,193; Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2013 87,186; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2014 103,379 .

GROSS PAYMENT FOR CERTIFIED PERSONNEL Salary Range: Less Than $25,000: Ronda Ketner, Carlee Skinner Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999: Amy Cacciatori, Melissa Cassidy, Carrie Christman, Darlene Hess, Nick Heuser, Betsy Patyk, Alex Teater, Amy Weinreich, Elizabeth Wiegers Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999: Lynn Anderson, Kirsten Augspols, Marie Fiocchi, Trudy Forkner, Jean Gleim, Jane Hoffmann, Shannon Marcinkus, Jan Martin, Christine Volk, Cindy Weiland Salary Range: $90,000 and over: John Suarez GROSS PAYMENT FOR NON-CERTIFIED PERSONNEL Salary Range: Less Than $25,000: Morena Andrade-Duncan, Lois Beenenga, Michelle Carmean, Colleen Huska, Michelle Johnson, Lana Lamboley, Judith Luecke, Amy Mareta, Lori Novotney, Joyce Obermiller, Barbara Puetz, Carlee Skinner, Jessica Whipple Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999: Monica Kreiser, Jessica Schneider Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999: John Rodrick, Daniel Stoffle Payments over $2,500, excluding wages and salaries.

CDW GOVERNMENT 24,554 COMMON GOAL SYSTEMS, INC. 3,406 CONSTELLATION NEW ENERGY 33,385 EMPLOYERS PREFERRED INS. 14,112 FOX RIVER FOODS INC. 44,936 HOPKINS & ASSOCIATES 4,300 THE HORTON GROUP 17,072 IDES 11,261 ISBE 11,288 JOHN’S SERVICE & SALES 2,803 L.E.A.S.E. 3,913 LOSTANT CUSD #425 69,041 MCGRAW-HILL INC. 2,873 LAURA MENTGEN 16,156 MIDWEST BUS SALES 26,568 NORTHERN PARTNERS 5,869 OGLESBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 12,207 PERU PUBLIC SCHOOLS 18,952 RUPPERT CONCRETE 5,450 RUYLE CORPORATION 2,076 SOVEREIGN LEASING LLC 28,116 TRS 36,508 Published in the Tonica News July 17, 2015.

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