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IEMA grants more than $73,000 Tri-County area to receive federal dollars

By Goldie Rapp Cook

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Dave

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The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) recently announced it would be award-

ing grants totaling $4 million to 120 accredited city and county emergency management agencies throughout the state.

The monies are Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG), which are funded by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Each year, the award amounts are determined by a base amount plus population-based formula prescribed by administrative rule. This year, Bureau County

was allotted $21,218.73; LaSalle County was allotted $36,778.01 and Putnam County was allotted $15,508.71.

Bureau County EMA Director Keenan Campbell explained in order for EMA agencies to qualify for the grants, each agency must conduct exercises, attend trainings and meetings as requested

by IEMA and have an approved County Emergency Operations Plan.

“If we meet all of those require-

ments, then IEMA will recognize (the agency) as an accredited county emergency management agency making us eligible for these grant funds,” Campbell said, adding Bureau County has been accredited for decades.

The EMPG covers up to 50 percent of expenses that have already been depleted in the previous quarter. The funds are a reimbursement of up to 50 percent of the director’s salary, EMA operational expenses, pub-

lic outreach and preparedness programs, and other events EMA may develop.

“These funds help all of us complete our jobs and provide the best services we can for our citizens,” Campbell said.

While monies granted through the EMPG help sustain the local agencies, many will say there are still aspects of the program that still needs funding.

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ISBE kicks PARCC to the curb Controversial testing to be replaced by SAT for high school students

By Terri Simon

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Dave Cook

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A trip through time Collecting spans generations in Does family

By Dave Cook

news@tonicanews.com

TONICA — A journey through the home of Bob Does of Tonica is not only a trip back through his life, but also a trip through automotive, advertising, toy and technological history. A true collector, his passion for all things automotive has been passed down to not only his son, Mike, of Oglesby but also to his grandson, Jax, age 6.

Originally from Aurora, Does, 66, has lived in Tonica for the past 30 years. Throughout his life, Does

estimates he’s owned more than 200 cars. It’s a pursuit he’s chased from an early age.

“I bought my first car at 13, and I’m 66 now. The first car I bought was a ‘50 Chrysler. I bought it off my brother-in-law for $25. I used to be a paperboy; I delivered 90 papers a day, seven days a week for seven dollars a week,” Does said.

While Does has passed on his knowledge to his son and grandson, it was a neighbor who instructed him.

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TOP: Jax Does (from left) and his grandfather, Bob Does, stand with their restored ‘32 Ford roadster replica go-kart and the favorite of Jax, a 1967 Chevrolet El Camino. ABOVE: Highly collectible, vintage pedal cars sit astride a chrome decorated beam high in Does’ museum-quality garage. Does has not only collected vintage pedal cars but has also restored some of them and has even built his own.

Since the state began requiring students to take the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) assessment two years ago, testing season became very time consuming at many school districts, but Putnam County’s investment in technology helped avoid that issue.

“Luckily, with PC going 1:1 with Chromebooks, our students were able to take the PARCC tests in a more efficient manner than districts relying on one computer lab with 25-30 machines and having to rotate classes and drastically adjust schedules. We were able to block off one test a day for two days over the course of one hour, and then run regular classes with just a few minutes knocked off to allow the test block time. Districts without these capabilities would spend weeks conducting the tests. We were able to finish in a couple of hours,” Putnam County Superintendent Carl Carlson explained.

The Illinois State Board of Education announced Monday, July 18, it would be scrapping the PARCC test for high school students. After not administering a statewide college entrance test last year, ISBE announced it would provide the College Board’s SAT exam, including a writing component, to all public high school juniors instead of the controversial PARCC test. Grades 3 through 8 will continue to take the PARCC assessment.

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Summer school in the Illinois Valley Education program serves children of migrant workers

By Goldie Rapp

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DEPUE — Each summer, families migrate the area from places like Mexico and Texas for seasonal agricultural work. Some of these families are forced to uproot their children from their schooling, however, the Illinois Valley’s migrant education program provides opportunity for these students who wish to continue their education during the summer months.

The program is based in Mendota, but it serves families in several area communities throughout LaSalle, Putnam and Bureau counties.

Dave Knotnerus, head of the local migrant program, explained how many migrant students have to leave their regular schooling around the middle of May. The migrant program helps supplement the education they miss out on.

The program is covered entirely by a federal grant.

Aside from education, the students can also receive needed health and dental services.

The program in Mendota is housed at Lincoln Grade School, and a satellite location is also located at DePue School. There are only a few students in

Grants From Page 1 Connie Brooks, director of LaSalle County EMA, explained while the EMPG is meant to cover a maximum of 50 percent of the day-to-day business operations, since 2011, the monies LaSalle County has received only covers, at most, 25 percent of eligible administrative costs for which has been applied.

“While emergency management agencies are grateful for what grant funding they receive

Tonica News photo/Goldie Rapp

Diana Arevalo (from left), Juan Santiago and Viviana Arevalo complete a math lesson at the DePue site for the area’s migrant education program. the Spring Valley area who participate in the program, therefore a teacher is sent to the homes of those students. Some families from Mexico also stay at the Spring Valley Hotel each summer, and a teacher is sent there to teach English to those students.

Knotnerus explained many families come to the area to detassel or work at large factories such as Color Point Greenhouse, Del Monte or Monterey Mushrooms.

Families who have migrated to the area but decided to settled here within the last three years are also eligible to send

their students to the program.

The five-week course serves students from preschool age to those who are 22 years old and haven’t graduated or are working to earn their GED. Students in Mendota study math, reading and writing; while students in DePue focus just on math as their school day is shorter. The program is not mandatory, but rather the students come on their own free will.

Knotnerus has been involved with the program for a number of years. He started out working as a physical education teacher

through EMPG, the grants only cover a fraction of total costs incurred by local jurisdictions with continually rising operational costs,” she said.

In Putnam County, Chauntelle Biagi-Bruer, assistant coordinator for the county’s EMA, also pointed out how the grant cannot be used for disaster or response items.

“For example, if we have to use our generator for a disaster, we can not use this grant to pay for fuel or repairs for the generator, or travel to take the generator to the disaster location,” she said.

The money in Putnam County is currently being used to pay items such as coordinator and assistant coordinator’s salaries, utilities for the EMA building, travel expenses, tower space for radio repeaters, preparedness ads in local newspapers and the new radio communications paging system and installation that had to be replaced.

“This grant only covers 50 percent of these items and only up to $15,508.71.

This money is not going to cover 50 percent of all of the items listed above,” she said.

for the program and has moved his way to the top.

He said he enjoys working with the students, who are always kind and appreciative. He also enjoys listening to the stories of the families who come to the area for work.

“Back when we had a lot of true migrant kids— their families went to work at Del Monte — when you talked to them they’d have so many life experiences already, which I think is amazing,” he said.

Knotnerus said the teachers hired for the program work to balance out the work with fun educational activities.

“The students want to learn, and the teachers do a great job of keeping them interested in the subjects,” he said.

Throughout the years, the program has seen a decrease in attendance.

This year in Mendota, the program served 11 students compared to last year’s 23 students. In DePue, there were 13 children eligible for the program, however only six students attended class on a regular basis.

“Over the years, it’s gotten smaller and smaller, and this year was really small but ended up being bigger than we thought it was going to be,” Knotnerus said. “We never know how many families we’re going to have until we start recruiting.”

Knotnerus can remember when there used to be around 175 to 200 students participating in the program. However, back then the program used to allow students to come back for seven years after they had settled in the area for work. Serving that number of students allowed for a more variety of subjects for students to learn including science, art, physical education, math and language arts.

The program today continues to try to recruit more students each year.

Knotnerus said recruiters are working hard to expand their area in search of more families willing to try out the program.

Interstate 80 crash leaves three dead Illinois State Police (ISP) confirmed a third fatality resulting from a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 westbound near Mile Marker 93 at 1:10 p.m. Aug. 1.

The crash involved a truck tractor/semi trailer carrying stone and gravel; a passenger car; a truck tractor/semi trailer carrying an empty intermodal container; a tire hauler carrying tires; a truck trac-

tor/semi trailer carrying bread; and a CSX hi-rail utility truck. Two fatalities were within the passenger car, and a third fatality was in one of the semi-trucks.

The ISP closed westbound lanes well into the evening to clear the scene and gather evidence as to the events that led to the crash and fatalities.

Additional updates will be given as they become available.

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Illinois Valley PADS marks 25th anniversary Illinois Valley PADS is reaching a major milestone on Aug. 12, 25 years of serving the community’s homeless.

IV PADS is comprised of two homeless shelters, Peru PADS and Ottawa PADS which serve LaSalle, Putnam and Bureau counties, and the resale boutique, Lily Pads in Peru.

Carol Alcorn, executive director of IV PADS for the past 13 years, along with the board of directors, wanted to celebrate the silver anniversary with a community celebration.

The open house, which will be on Friday, Aug. 12, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Celebrations 150 in LaSalle, will both reflect on the past growth and success of the organization as well as project the vision for the future of the organization.

“It is an unusual accomplishment for a non-profit organization to survive for 25 years, let alone to thrive,” explained Alcorn.

“This is truly a momentous occasion that deserves celebrating.”

Between IV PADS employees, volunteers, donors and those who support Lily Pads, hundreds of local residents and businesses have had an important hand in the continued success of the shelters. IV PADS Board President Bob Hylin of Ottawa doesn’t believe the organization would be able to function at its current level without a wide range of support.

“It takes all kinds of support in various forms to execute our mission, which is to provide shelter, food and services to people in need, particularly the homeless.” According to Hylin, IV PADS serviced 288 clients this past season. The IV PADS end-of-year report details statistics which show that 23,823 meals were provided from September 2015 through May 2016.

Besides meals, many clients receive education classes, medical treatment, transportation and assistance finding employment. Hylin stressed each

donation is valuable and appreciated. “We absolutely benefit from each employee, each volunteer, and every dollar given.”

The anniversary open house will feature a video created especially for the occasion, an appetizer and dessert buffet by Applebee Catering and Life’s Sweeter Side, door prizes, and recognition of volunteers.

A compilation of history and success stories will be presented. The celebration is one way the organization can thank its estimated 507 volunteers.

According to Peru PADS Program Director Terry Reints, volunteers are a valuable resource in running the shelters. “The volunteers have made such a difference in the clients’ and staff’s lives, they have become like family, and we want to express our heartfelt appreciation to them.”

As IV PADS recognizes and shows appreciation for its past and current volunteers, the organization is also looking toward the future and setting new

goals and plans for continued growth. “The needs of our clients continue to evolve, and we are committed to keeping up with their economic and social needs, providing quality services and relevant education to them, equipping them to find and maintain a job in today’s job market, and always treating them with dignity and respect,” states Alcorn.

Another very important consideration for IV PADS is maintaining and retaining funding. Like most local non-profit groups, IV PADS has had to rely on less and less frequent funding from the state government.

According to Alcorn, “We have been blessed by both one-time and consistent donations by our generous community members and have managed our funds well to maximize their use.”

Marissa Melau, program director in the Ottawa shelter, explains that even if supporters aren’t aware of the big picture, each donation is important. “Although the gener-

ous donors do not always get the opportunity to witness the difference that they make first hand, the local individuals and families who we primarily serve are aware that without this support they would have nowhere to call home.”

One effective solution to keep the shelters funded has been the development of Lily Pads, a Peru resale boutique. Lily Pads, run by manager Rosanna Stremlau for the last five years, has grown from a grassroots effort to collect gently used items and re-sell them for a profit into an all-out 14,000-square-foot boutique and donation center staffing 11 full- and part-time employees plus utilizing 57 volunteers.

According to Stremlau, “Lily Pads has one primary mission and that is to provide financial support to IV PADS. We view ourselves as a conduit between community members who want to help others and those community members in need of a hand up.”

Items donated to Lily

Pads either go directly to the shelter guests or are sold in the store to indirectly benefit the shelter guests by keeping the shelters open. “As always, it is a win-win for the community and IV PADS because it effectively helps others in our local community,” said Stremlau. She, like so many of the staff, added that it is an honor to play a role in the organization.

The open house is a free event to all who attend.

Anyone who wishes to support IV PADS with a financial donation or who wants to apply to volunteer will have the opportunity to do so at the event.

This event is open to civic-minded community members and those who are interested in learning more about IV PADS. An RSVP for the event is not required, but anyone who knows he or she will attend or would like more information is encouraged to call 815-2243047. Additional information about the non-profit organization can be found at www.ivpads.com.

Collecting From Page 1 “My dad was a carpenter and wasn’t much into cars, but the guy who lived next door was a mechanic for a Ford dealer and always had nice cars. He taught me everything. He would tell me how to do it and then make me do it while he watched, but he wouldn’t help. By 15, I was pulling motors out of cars and putting them back in,” Does explained.

Does began building his ever-evolving collection early.

“All the while I was growing up, I always had three or four cars. I’d clear a spot out by the woods for my cars, and when I’d tell my dad I was going to look at something, he’d tell me I couldn’t buy anything else until I sold some of the others. I was always car crazy,” Does said.

Of the two cars currently stabled in his garage, the 1958 Impala is the car Does always wanted. The bright red ‘67 El Camino parked next to it is the favorite of Jax. Mike currently owns a 1957 Thunderbird and has also owned several collectible vehicles. There are also several vintage pedal cars and a Shriner’s go-cart, re-born as a small repli-

Lining every available space in Does’ garage are photos, unique items, authentic signs and parts and supplies from automotive and advertising history. Unseen are the additional items currently filling the attic.

Tonica News photos/Dave Cook

Jax Does appreciates the interior styling of the 1958 Chevrolet Impala and loves to spend time working with his grandfather in their garage. ca of a 1932 Ford roadster.

When asked if there are regrets associated with any previously sold cars, Does was quick to answer.

“If I had to keep it, a ‘64 Buick Riviera was the most beautiful car I’ve ever owned. If I could have any of them back to sell, I had a ‘67 Corvette rag top I bought for $3,800 in the early ‘70s. Now, depending on the shape it’s in, they’re worth anywhere from $150,000 to $250,000. It’s the big dollar Corvette right now; I could kick myself for selling it,”

Does said.

Lining the walls are photos of the cars which have been in his collection, and Does remembers the stories associated with each one. Those photos are surrounded by countless varied collectibles — signs, promotional items, pieces of local history, military items from family, radios and enough vintage toys to fill a store. Many of the toys are related to transportation, such as cars, trains, boats, trucks, planes and tanks. There’s also a science-fiction area with robots, ray-guns and rocket-ships.

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When Jax was asked which item of the massive collection was his favorite, he answered honestly.

“All of it, it’s all going to be mine any way,” Jax said matter-of-factly.

Does laughed and said, “He comes down here to play with them; he’s is the only one who knows where it all goes. If I was ever going to sell it all, and I’ve considered it, it will have to be after Jax has grown and if he loses interest. But, if I do, it will all go because if you keep anything, it just starts all over again.”

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“What’s changed is American Pickers, Barrett-Jackson and eBay. They’ve changed everything, buying a car, selling a car, buying or selling antiques — everybody thinks they have a special thing for Pickers or a Barrett-Jackson car ... and they don’t. Now everyone puts reserves on things, and there’s no bartering on the price, no wheeling or dealing, and it’s getting worse,” Does said.

With each gaze over the collection, your eyes are always landing on something of interest. It’s easy to see why Jax can’t pick a favorite; and while he has many years of growing ahead of him, it’s hard to imagine he’ll lose interest in this four-wheeled collection of family treasures.

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Does explained how his collection has grown.

“I had stuff in Aurora, but not like this. Once you start collecting you keep finding stuff. The signs and stuff you see, I had most of this in the attic, and the same amount down here. I couldn’t work on the cars anymore, so I sold all of it. I don’t know how many toys, hundreds of them, plus everything else. I slowed down on cars, and now the attic is full again. I’d need a building five times this size to keep everything I’ve had over the years,” Does said.

How has collecting changed for Does? He knew exactly how to answer, and it’s the same struggle most every collector faces.

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The Editorial Page The Tonica News Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

Publisher

Editor

‘If it bleeds ...’

I watch, read and listen to a lot of news. It’s what I do, so I’m inclined to see, watch and listen to what other media outlets are doing as well. I think it’s important for me to stay apprised of what’s going on — not just in our own backyards, but Terri also in the state, the nation and the Simon world.

The other evening COMMENTARY I tuned into a TV station to watch the nightly news. I turned it on just in time to see their lead story, which was an account of some local issue but clearly not a life-and-death story. The station’s second story in that particular broadcast was a jaw-dropping story about the murders in Nice, France.

OK ... let me back up a bit. In this business, you lead with the most important story of the day. Whether it’s the headline on a front page of a newspaper or a website, or the first story you see on a TV broadcast or hear on the radio, it’s no secret your most important story goes first. It’s a rule the industry has followed for years. The old adage, “if it bleeds, it leads,” is a direct connotation to the importance of loss of life, so it’s always the lead story.

While different news organizations have differing opinions on what constitutes a lead story, plus the news of the day often dictates story placement (some days are just slower news days), for the life of me, I don’t understand why the reality of 84 people killed in France (as well as many more who were injured) didn’t lead the broadcast. It’s really not my problem, and clearly, I’ve got my own issues with my newspapers. However, it’s bothered me now for several days.

Let me say, it’s not the first time I’ve seen a broadcast where the lead story isn’t necessarily buried, but it isn’t the first one reported. I’m not sure what that says about the industry ... or the public who reads, listens and watches.

Maybe these news outlets are hoping people will stay tuned in to hear the most important story of the day. Perhaps (though I don’t think so) the industry has changed its thinking. Or ... could it be we’ve become so inundated with shootings, terrorists, murders, hatred, racism, etc. that those horrific stories don’t seem to be lead-able? If the latter is the case, that’s huge.

I would hate to think any attack on human life isn’t the top story of the day. I think back on the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, and every news broadcast/website/newspaper around the world led with that awful event. A lot of blood has been shed since that time, and while none of them hold the magnitude of that awful day in our country’s history, I guarantee they are just as important to the folks who lost loved ones in these senseless and brutal murders.

Every once in a while I hear someone say they don’t listen to the news anymore because it’s filled with so much negativity. While I struggle with those statements because I clearly see lots of positives being reported, including in this newspaper, I’m troubled by the head-in-the-sand attitude — kind of like if “I don’t read it or watch it or hear it, it doesn’t impact me.” Wrong. The news is what it is, and whether one chooses to ignore it or embrace it, it doesn’t make it go away. It does make you informed or at least able to draw your own conclusion.

My point to all of this is ... well, I guess I’m not sure.

I just think we need to be not just aware of what’s happening, but as an industry, we have to make these senseless attacks a priority in our reporting. I’m not talking about sensationalizing the news in order to sell a few more newspapers or get a few more eyes or ears to tune in. I’m talking about making these issues a priority, even though we’re all sick to death of hearing about them. I shudder to think of the time when something so awful as another attack on innocent lives gets buried ... ironically like those who have lost their lives and the families and friends who mourn them.

Tonica News Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@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

Social ... without the media Our society is firmly entrenched in the digital age, and its prevalence will only grow. Children are coming of age who’ve never known the world without its presence. The Internet is invaluable; information has never been so easily accessible; and the promise for society is inarguable. However, when it comes to social interaction, and even with informational access, the Internet is far from perfect.

It seems it’s generally accepted that it’s necessary to be involved with social media, be it Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram or any of the others working to convince us an account with them is required in order to not be left behind.

There’s a comedic bit on the television program “Portlandia” about a man stuck in a “tech loop,” unable to get away from computer and phone because he’s continuously cycling between texts, emails and other accounts. He pleads to his girlfriend to help him break free. I think many can identify.

Our new age is a non-stop barrage of everything ... news, advertising, entertainment, information, misinformation, the horrible, the humorous, the meaningful and the meaningless. It’s overwhelming and impossible to keep up with, filter and process; it’s no wonder so many feel anxiety and depression.

I’ve always been uneasy with social media. It seems somewhat unnatural

Dave Cook COMMENTARY and destined to result in someone being alienated or offended. What’s appropriate, entertaining or understood by one group of friends may not be to another. There’s also no barrier allowed between personal and professional. Our relationships with each other aren’t one-size-fitsall; people are too complex. I’d much rather socialize face to face.

I had a love/hate relationship with social media, it was just useful enough to keep, but much like television, the quality and usefulness continue to lessen for me. I decided long ago to no longer pay for television because I couldn’t justify spending money for commercials and a bulk of programming aiming for the lowest common denominator. I still have a television and watch it regularly, but I try to be selective. The Internet is much the same way, as the quality seems to lessen, I’ve decided to step away from much of it.

My son has followed my lead, and together we’ve found it’s an addictive feeling, but easily beatable. For the first several days, the habit of moving toward Facebook was felt, and we

decided to put our phones down and use the time more constructively. I still search online for information, but by breaking the tech loop, I’ve realized how much more present I am in my own life. I’m more at ease without a screen in my face.

I’ve begun reading more, books that is, and feel it’s a more relaxing and controlled way to absorb information and learn uninterrupted. I’m not a Luddite by any means, but lessening the relentless flow of the Internet into my life has only been positive.

I may no longer be instantly privy to every development of people’s lives, but it’s not a problem. I learn of them more naturally now and at a reasonable pace. I’d rather share someone’s news in person rather than clicking a button.

I’m still social; I always have been, but constantly trying to stay on top of everything online isn’t for me. I don’t even think it’s possible. Too much time plugged in is not only unnecessary, but unhealthy.

Facebook, Twitter and other sites train your mind to think in short, soundbite-like thoughts, and that seems as though it could limit the development of discussion. There’s much more that could be said about the online realm, but for now, I’m quite happy to be an occasional visitor rather than a full-time resident.

Staff Writer Dave Cook can be reached at dcook@tonicanews.com.

TO Letter THE Editor

College students and alcohol To the Editor, Gov. (Bruce) Rauner signed a bill to allow the board of trustees of public universities and community colleges to decide whether to allow the sale of alcohol at public events.

Did politicians and university officials consider the high costs of alcohol? The economic cost of alcohol is $807 per person per year, whether you drink or not. The cost is $249 billion annually, according to Center for Disease Control.

Underage drinking and alcohol abuse by college students are a major concern both for individuals and the campus community. Vir-

tually all students experience the effects of college drinking, whether they drink or not.

One-fourth of college students experience academic consequences due to drinking, and 20 percent met the criteria for alcohol abuse/dependence, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Colleges students are injured, assaulted, attempt suicide, experience sexual abuse, health problems and die each year as a result of alcohol.

Alcohol-related problems tend to go up when alcohol is more readily accessible to young adults. Allowing the sale of alcohol at sporting and public

events at colleges could lead to an increase in underage drinking, alcohol abuse, and drinking and driving.

The board of trustees at Illinois universities and community colleges will develop their alcohol policies within the next six months.

If you are alumni or have children or grandchildren attending there, please contact the board of trustees. Ask the trustees not to allow the sale of alcohol at sporting events, concerts, or public events in the stadiums/arenas.

Anita Bedell, executive director of Illinois Church Action on Alcohol and Addiction Problems Springfield

My new normal I’m just getting back into the swing of things here in the newsroom after taking time off to welcome my first baby to the world. It’s been an adjustment getting used to my new normal as a working mom, but so far things are going well.

Many didn’t believe I was coming back to work, but guess what, here I am. My reporting days are definitely not over.

My life changed on April 2 when my daughter was placed in my arms.

She came wrapped in a blanket wearing a pink and blue striped hat.

She was crying, but as soon as she recognized my voice, she instantly stopped and gazed toward me. It was like love at first sight.

I knew life as a mom was going to be great, but I now see it’s so much better than that — It’s wonderful, fabulous, amazing, superb, killer, magnificent, sublime. I can’t think of anything more joyous than waking up each day to this little baby that has my looks and quirks. I’m constantly counting my lucky stars I get to be her mom.

The last few months, I’ve watched my tiny six-pound newborn turn into a bright, blue-eyed baby curious about the world around her. She’s not yet crawling, but she loves to lift her head up, look all around and lis-

Goldie Rapp COMMENTARY ten to her surroundings. Some days I get the feeling she wants to walk right out of my arms and discover all that’s out there to see. People tell me she will be doing this sooner than later and remind me that kids grow up fast. Deep down I know they are right, so for now I squeeze my baby a little tighter to remind her that she’s mine, and the safest spot for her now is in my arms.

Parenthood has been a great adventure for my husband and me.

I’ve discovered a whole new man in my husband. People said our daughter would have him wrapped around her finger in no time, but I thought it would take longer than five minutes.

It’s fun to see my husband, who is a hardworking farmer, be patient, caring and loving toward our baby girl. It warms my heart to see him feed her bottles or snuggle her after a long day at work. I get a kick out of watching him dress her in girly pink outfits. My husband wished for

a boy, but I think he’s really taken a liking to his new daughter.

Secretly, I think he’s holding out on her being his little athlete. If she does end up becoming the athlete, then I have to admit she will get it entirely from her dad. I did Crossfit for two years and never developed an athletic bone in my body.

Together, I feel my husband and I make a great team as parents. We both work hard and do our best when it comes to our daughter. I know we are still very fresh at this parenthood thing, but I would say, we’ve been forced to learn a lot of new things in a short period of time.

We’re close to mastering the art of diaper changing; we know what hustle means in the middle of the night when preparing a bottle for our super hungry baby; I’m finally learning the trick to neatly folding newborn clothes, and together we’re working on deciphering what each cry and facial expression means.

We have a lifetime to go on this journey — many more experiences and lessons to learn await us in our future. While some might be nervous not knowing what’s ahead, I get excited thinking about that horizon.

Shaw Media Staff Writer Goldie Rapp can be reached at grapp@tonicanews.com.

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Soy Checkoff sets tone for future farmer profitability

IV Titans win national title

Industry collaboration and end-user focus highlight discussions

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The Illinois Valley Titans 12u baseball team recently won the Game Day USA, Silver Division, National Championship during the national championship tournament in the Chicago suburbs July 14-16. The players each received a medal and a national championship ring. The IV Titans consists of players from Bureau, Putnam and LaSalle counties.

Team members are (front row, from left) John Riva, Jon Zytnowski and Artie Argubright; (middle row) Ryan DeMoss, Drake Stoudt, Joe Tominello, Luke Story, Will Griffith and Jake Thomas; and (back row) coach Shawn Zytnowski, Mike Kaszynski, Victor Mullen, coach Dan Thomas and coach Jeff DeMoss. Not pictured are Witt Nevins, Brock Saylor and coach Trent Griffith.

PARCC From Page 1 An ISBE news release announcing the switch said discussions between officials, students, parents and educators emphasized the need for all students to receive an equitable college exam. Many also stressed the amount of time spent taking tests needed to be reduced.

In the first year of PARCC testing, 30 percent of Illinois students met or exceeded expectations on the new test and 28.4 percent “approached” standards.

Area school officials previously had said results from the first year of the new assessment were tough to interpret because PARCC had more rigorous standards than past tests, it tested students in a variety of different grades, and many students appeared not to place a high priority on the test or opted out altogether.

“There still needs to be dramatic improvements to the PARCC test for Grades 3-8 to provide the necessary data for schools to analyze student growth.

Again, our technology

infrastructure allows us to take the tests with minimal disruption to the academic days and instructional time. With that said, we still need timely data. That makes it tough to reflect on instruction and make necessary changes. This was the same issue with the ISAT tests in years past,” Carlson said.

Carlson also discussed what school districts need to properly measure student performance.

“What we want to avoid is changing assessment measures every few years.

Districts want to establish clear and consistent assessment measures to evaluate student growth. The district remains firm that over testing is unnecessary and impacts instructional time.

Putnam County is committed to providing the best possible instruction, and appropriate data helps validate our cause,” Carlson said.

SAT scores can now be used as a college entrance exam, since with the exception of a few community colleges, most universities and colleges didn’t accept PARCC. This basically required students and their families to foot the bill for a college entrance

exam like the ACT, which would be accepted.

“The state is proposing to fund the SAT like they did the ACT up until this past year. The district actually reimbursed our students for the ACT testing fees this past spring,” Carlson said.

There are also online tutorial items for the SAT, which are also free, that will help prepare students.

Universities often use college entrance exam scores as a determining factor for admission — especially for higher priority majors. When comparing students for admission into a college, officials look at that test score, which can often make or break acceptance of a student. Universities also use other items like grade point averages and other factors to determine acceptance.

“The SAT will be a good test for our juniors just like the ACT was in the past. It provides a solid measure of where students stand academically and aligns closer with Common Core standards,” Carlson said.

Shaw Media’s Caitlin Swieca contributed to this report.

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Illinois State Police Accidents Brian R. Stewart, 33, of Kemp, Texas, was driving a semi-trailer when he struck a vehicle driven by Deborah Ann Linna, 62, of Mesick, Mich., sending both vehicles into the ditch on Interstate 80 westbound near Mile Marker 84.5, at 11:46 a.m. July 25.

Stewart was charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and both Interstate 80 westbound lanes were shut down for approximately two hours.

Edward M. Stafford, 32, of San Jose, Calif., struck a vehicle driven by Ronnie Burrows, 73, of Dayton, Ohio, causing Burrows to strike a parked vehicle owned by Timothy Wright, 38, of Plymouth, Ind., and Lorraine Machiela, 72, of Snover, Mich., on Interstate 80 westbound near Mile Marker 84.5 at 11:53 a.m. July 25. Stafford was charged with following too closely, and the chain reaction accident resulted from traffic slowing and stopping for a previous accident.

LaSalle County Sheriff Accident At 10:46 a.m. July 30, LaSalle County deputies and Lostant EMS responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash on Route 18 near East 12th Road in Eagle

Township. The driver, Alejandro Coss, 24, of Streator received minor injuries after his vehicle lost control, entered the ditch and rolled over. He refused treatment.

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Together, the U.S. soybean industry can achieve more. That’s a key takeaway from the five-year plan the United Soybean Board (USB) put further into motion recently.

Through a portfolio of programs, the national soy checkoff looks to collaborate with industry more than ever to bring solutions that will improve profit potential for U.S. soybean farmers.

The checkoff has seen successful partnerships in the past, including working with John Deere and Ford to bring new industrial uses to the market. This model of working with industry will help frame the direction of the board moving forward. It will also allow the checkoff to understand different perspectives within the industry.

“To maximize soybean farmer profitability, we can’t just wear the farmer hat.

We have to look at the needs of other stakeholders in the value chain and find ways to work together so everyone wins,” said Jared Hagert, USB chair and farmer from Emerado, N.D. “Our end users are no longer looking for just a bulk commodity; they want quality, too. It’s time for us to start thinking beyond the bushel and working with industry to help meet the needs of those users.”

USB met recently to provide direction on key strategies that have the biggest opportunity to impact U.S. soybean farmer profitability: Meal, oil and sustainability. Farmers looked at issues affecting the marketplace that U.S. soybean farmers currently operate in and what that marketplace might look like in the future. They invested checkoff dollars in programs aimed at maintaining supply, ensuring demand and addressing factors in between.

“Our conversations continue to look for ways to add value beyond the bushel; we have discovered more opportunities

to meet the needs of those purchasing our soy,” said Hagert. “We’ve seen the need for high oleic soybeans and the oil they produce for the food industry and reacted aggressively. Now, we also have to focus on the needs of our meal customers and the sustainability demands of those purchasing meal, oil and whole U.S. soybeans.”

In addition to the work of the board, the soy checkoff also heard insights from key industry experts discussing transportation, sustainability and marketplace dynamics. Major players Syngenta and DuPont Pioneer also took the opportunity to address the board and get feedback directly from farmer-leaders who represent their customers.

“We heard from the top minds in the industry to learn more about our key issue areas and to brainstorm ideas of ways to address them,” said Hagert. “The more we understand from industry perspectives, the better our programs can be in delivering profit opportunities for U.S. soybean farmers.

Previously, USB Chief Executive Officer John Becherer announced his retirement, set to take place December 2017.

At their most recent meeting, USB farmer-leaders approved a transition process and farmer team to lead the transition.

USB’s 70 farmer-directors work on behalf of all U.S. soybean farmers to achieve maximum value for their soy checkoff investments. These volunteers invest and leverage checkoff funds in programs and partnerships to drive soybean innovation beyond the bushel and increase preference for U.S. soy. That preference is based on U.S. soybean meal and oil quality and the sustainability of U.S. soybean farmers. As stipulated in the federal Soybean Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Act, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has oversight responsibilities for USB and the soy checkoff.

For more information on the United Soybean Board, visit www.unitedsoybean.org.

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Community Menus and Activities Putnam County Community Center Aug. 8 — Smoked sausage, fried potatoes, peas, muskmelon.

Aug. 9 — Chicken salad on bun, coleslaw, potato salad, grapes, chips and dip, dessert.

Aug. 10 — Fish square on bun, au gratin potatoes, cucumber tomato and onion with oil and vinegar, peaches.

Aug. 11 — Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered corn, bread and butter, baked apple, dessert.

Aug. 12 — Swedish meatballs, egg noodles, salad with toppings, baby carrots, fruit cocktail.

Bread, butter, fruit juice and 2 percent milk are available with meals. 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.

Bridges Senior Center Aug. 8 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 12:45 p.m., Bingo; 1:30 p.m., open cards.

Aug. 9 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit. Aug. 10 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit. Aug. 11 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; noon, salad bar, games to follow; 12:45 p.m., Bingo; 1:30 p.m., open cards.

Aug. 12 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 10 a.m., family caregiver support; 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 815-4318034.

Bat tests positive for rabies in LaSalle County OTTAWA — The LaSalle County Health Department and LaSalle County Animal Control would like to remind the public to avoid contact with bats.

Warm weather makes bats more active, so contact with humans and pets, in addition to the possibility of exposure to rabies, is increased. Bats are naturally active during the evening from April to mid-October.

Health department officials have recently received a report indicating a bat submitted from Ottawa tested positive for rabies. To date, 27 bats in Illinois have tested positive in 2016.

Rabies is a virus affecting the nervous system of humans and other mammals. Humans can get rabies after being bitten by an infected animal.

Rabies can also be con-

tracted when saliva from a rabid animal gets directly into a person’s eyes, nose, mouth or an open wound.

Those who have been bitten or have had direct contact with a bat should seek immediate medical attention. Treatment with rabies immune globulin and a vaccine series must begin immediately. Without preventive treatment, rabies is a fatal disease.

Any wild mammal, such as raccoons, skunks, foxes, coyotes and bats, can have rabies and transmit it to humans. An animal doesn’t have to be aggressive or exhibit other symptoms to have rabies. Changes in any animal’s normal behavior can be an early sign of rabies. A bat that is active during the day, found on the ground or unable to fly is more likely to be rabid. Such bats are easily

approached, but should never be handled. If a bat is found, contact LaSalle County Animal Control or the local police department for assistance.

Follow these tips from the Illinois Department of Public Health to help prevent the spread of rabies: • Keep vaccinations up to date for all animals you own.

• Don’t touch, feed or unintentionally attract wild animals with open garbage cans or litter.

• Never adopt wild animals or bring them into your home. Don’t try to nurse sick wild animals, call animal control or an animal rescue agency for assistance.

• Teach children never to handle unfamiliar animals, wild or domestic, even if they appear friendly. “Love your own, leave others alone” is a good

principal for children to learn to reduce the risk of exposure to rabid animals.

• Maintain homes and buildings so bats can’t gain entry.

• If a bat is in your home, don’t release the bat outdoors until after speaking with animal control or public health officials.

If you can do it without putting yourself at risk for physical contact or being bitten, try to cover the bat with a large can or bucket and close the door to the room.

For more information contact the LaSalle County Health Department at 815-433-3366 or visit www.lasallecounty.org/ hd. Information about rabies activity in Illinois can be found at www.dph. illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/ rabies/surveillance-map.

Casting call for Stage 212’s ‘Almost, Maine’ LASALLE — Director Dave Roden has announced that auditions for Stage 212’s fall 2016 production, “Almost, Maine,” John Cariani’s light comedy about falling in and out of love, will be Friday, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 20, at 2 p.m. at the theater, located at 700 First St. in LaSalle.

Roden will be casting four men and four women able to play ages 19-35. All actors will play multiple roles. Those auditioning will be asked to read selected passages from the script. Familiarity with the script is not required to audition. Perusal scripts are available by contacting the Stage 212 ticket office at 815-224-3025.

Those unable to attend the scheduled auditions and wishing to arrange an alternate audition opportunity should also contact the ticket office.

“Almost, Maine” will be presented Nov. 4-13.

Stage 212 auditions are open to all regardless of prior theatrical experience.

LaSalle County Circuit Clerk announces improved access OTTAWA — LaSalle County Circuit Clerk Jim Olson announced two new technology initiatives that together will allow improved access for the public.

Effective Aug. 1, citizens will find two key changes to the Circuit Clerk’s website, which is www. lasallecounty.com.

The first change is the forms page. Because the clerk’s office is continually striving to make more forms available online, the list has been streamlined and broken down between civil and TR/ criminal forms. Each division is

then further streamlined based on case type or general use forms.

Secondly, the office is adding more functionality to its online court records search. As more people are looking for more information through electronic access, Olson has worked with the circuit clerk’s software vendor to make improvements to the online court records search. These improvements include: • Additional search criteria to make searches easier and more straightforward – the public will now be able to search by partic-

ipant name or by case number from the same screen.

• Newly-designed case overview screen that summarizes each case and the overall amount due and next court date for every case.

• More clarity – they are using the participant’s year of birth (if provided to the office) to help verify the specific individual.

• A full view of the docket sheet which will show a complete overview of all documents and court proceedings. This docket sheet is also printable.

• A detailed and printable breakdown of any fees and fines that have been paid or are still due for every case.

• A list of all charges, dispositions and sentences for every criminal case.

All of the improvements will provide the public with greater access to records without having to come to either of the courthouses in Ottawa. These improvements also have been completed within all the rules and regulations established by the Supreme Court of Illinois to ensure an

individual’s privacy and by partnering with the office’s software vendor to ensure data security.

These are only two of the technology initiatives that the circuit clerk’s office is working on to enhance the functionality and capabilities of the office.

The office is striving to keep up with technology and is continually working on other initiatives that will again enhance the public’s access to the office and expects to make other announcements for their completion before the end of the year.

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Friday, Saturday, August 5, 6; 10am-3pm.

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Eleventh Annual Putnam County FFA Auction Held at: Putnam Co. High School in Granville IL. Directions: Exit I-80 at Spring Valley IL (Rt 89, Exit #70) & go south 8 miles to Granville, IL (North end of town). Watch for signs.

Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Meridian Road (County Road 1600E) between Little Sandy Creek Road and N. 14th Road will be closed starting August 8, 2016 for construction. N. 14th Road at the intersection with Meridian Rd will be closed periodically.

Construction is expected to be completed by Mid-October.

For more information contact: Patrick G. Sloan, County Engineer PE, Putnam County Highway

Department.

PH: 309-246-6401 Email: psloan@ marshallcountyillinois. com Published in the Tonica News July 29 and Aug. 5, 2016.

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