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Helping and housing the homeless ...

Illinois Valley PADS opened Sept. 1

By Goldie Rapp news@tonicanews.com

PERU — Illinois Valley PADS (Public Action to Deliver) opened its doors at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Those who are experiencing homelessness in LaSalle, Bureau or Putnam counties will now have a place to seek shelter.

The locations in Peru and Ottawa serve men, women and families.

The Ottawa shelter has 50 beds with three designated rooms for families.

The Peru shelter has 24 beds.

Looking back on last year, there were 237 individuals served, which included 14 families and 18 children using the shelters from Sept. 1, 2014, to May 31.

The shelter also provided 15,951 meals, while beds

were used 6,987 times.

This year, Carol Alcorn, Illinois Valley PADS executive director, anticipates seeing an increase in homelessness due to loss of preventative services.

Alcorn said she is already getting calls from individuals, who are losing their housing and have no place to go as local agency resources that help with rent and utility assistance are closing, due to lack of funding.

“The state of Illinois is working through a period of adjustment that is closing or reducing some of the local resources,” Alcorn said. “There are going to be more people who lose their housing because of those issues.”

Illinois Valley PADs continues to seek support from the community to

help serve those in need.

The organization provides case management, support groups, budgeting, computer and finding a job classes and thousands of hours for volunteerism. Its work includes assisting in funding housing, employment, health care while partnering with local resources by making 15,895 referrals for those services and more.

“We have the skills and programs to find out what the real needs are for these individuals and get them back on their feet,” Alcorn said. “So many of them go to churches or agencies where the budgets are very strained and are only able to help the point in time issues and not the involved long-term issues that we are able to assist with.”

Illinois Valley PADS is

also looking for volunteers.

Those interested have to be more than 18 years old.

However, those under 18 years old may volunteer if accompanied by a parent.

To be a volunteer, individuals have to undergo a short training period.

“Our hundreds of volunteers help us make a difference in the lives of many,” Alcorn said.

Illinois Valley PADS will also be seeing changes in leadership in the Ottawa shelter this year.

Katie Bonner is no longer with the shelter in Ottawa.

“We appreciate all her hard work and care. We wish her well in her future endeavors,” Alcorn said.

Marissa Melau has been promoted to leadership after three years of working as case manager in the Ottawa shelter. She graduated from Illinois

Donate to Illinois Valley PADS The shelter is in need of the following: • Lunch bag food items • Peanut butter and jelly • Floor cleaners (vinegar, Pine Sol types) • Toilet cleaners • Ziplock bags (gallon or sandwich size) • Paper towels • Garbage bags (13 and 39 gallon size) • Toilet paper • Plastic spoons • Laundry soap

Valley Community College in social services and will receive her bachelor’s degree from Springfield College in Milwaukee in December.

“We are proud to announce her promotion to the lead position in Ottawa and hope that community will reach out and get to know her,” Alcorn said.

Illinois Valley PADS is accepting donations for

material goods and financial support.

Help contribute by donating or shopping at the shelter’s resale shop, Lily Pads Resale Boutique, located at 4471 Progress Blvd., Peru.

For more information visit the Illinois Valley PADS website at www. ivpads.com or find the organization on Facebook.

Earning their metals Illinois Valley metal-detecting club continues to grow

By Shannon Serpette news@tonicanews.com

The Illinois Valley Historical Research and Recovery Association (IVHRRA) really digs its work. So much, in fact, that members of the metal-detecting club volunteer their time to help reunite people with their lost possessions whenever possible.

In one recent case, when an Ottawa woman lost her wedding rings while gardening, the club stepped in and hunted for the rings several times spanning months before finally finding them, John Mateika, vice president of IVHRRA, said.

“We found it around their anniversary,” Mateika said.

“Oh, they were happy.”

Recently, the club tried to show the younger generation the ropes of metal detecting by working with 48 children at Echo Bluff camp in Bureau County. The hands-on teaching session was followed by a club hunt for those club members in attendance.

As young children hunted for coins that had been thrown on the ground by IVHRRA members before the hunt, the metal-detecting enthusiasts explained their love for the hobby and the club.

Mateika said IVHRRA continues to grow each year, with membership currently at 136.

“We average two new members a month,” he said. “Many of our members are outside of a 50-mile radius. We have a large footprint.”

Gary Olson of Peru, a long-time detectorist, said a successful hunt involves more than just equipment and luck. He has found some great areas to search by doing his homework.

“You’re always doing research,” he said.

He encourages people to look at old plat books to find where former schoolhouses, early downtown areas, and popular gathering places were. Olson, in particular, likes hunting at the sites of old one-room schoolhouses.

Above, the Illinois Valley Historical Research and Recovery Association Vice President John Mateika shows a boy at Echo Bluff camp in Bureau County how to find items with a metal detector. Club members salted the ground with coins and helped the children hone in on them with metal detectors. Below, Gary Olson (second from right) of Peru, a long-time detectorist, enjoys searching locations with his grandson, Alex Pozzi (far right), 12, of Peru. People new to the hobby should be prepared to dig a number of nails and other junk out of the ground, especially in the beginning.

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Metal detecting From Page 1 “I’ve got one I can hunt in Bureau County,” he said. “This stuff is just fascinating.

You know that everything has changed so much in the last 100 years.”

Olson’s grandson, Alex Pozzi, 12, of Peru began metal detecting about three years ago, learning how by watching his grandfather.

“He goes with me everywhere,” Olson said.

Pozzi is more than just a tag-along, though; he is a capable detectorist in his own right.

“He’s holding his own on this thing,” Olson said.

People new to the hobby shouldn’t expect to get rich from it, and they should realize they’ll be pulling a lot of junk, like nails and bottle caps, from the ground, especially in the beginning.

“Frustration is a hobby killer,” Olson said.

Once in a while, though, the stars align and someone finds something of monetary value.

When asked about his most lucrative find, Olson doesn’t hesitate: “I found a

pendant with three diamonds and four sapphires,” he said.

Despite his find and the valuable finds other club members have made, Olson is quick to point out those days are the exception, not the norm.

“You’re not going to get rich doing it,” he said. “You find a lot of junk before you find anything you write home about.”

But much of the joy of metal detecting isn’t measurable by dollars and cents. The real pleasure is in finding something, picturing the person who dropped it, wondering how it got there, and knowing you are the first person in decades, maybe centuries, to see it.

Many detectorists have a favorite find that isn’t necessarily valuable at all. One of Olson’s favorite finds was a 1905 Chinese coin he found in a park in Peru.

For club member Tom Zollner of Minooka, his favorite find was something that was sentimental in nature.

“The best thing I’ve found is a love token,” he said, adding it was made from an 1877 Liberty dime. “I found it, and I didn’t know what it was.”

Tips for metal detecting • Do your research on equipment before you buy it.

• Be responsible — fill in any holes you dig.

• If you find trash when you are detecting, throw it away.

• Never dig on a property without having permission.

Interested in learning more about metal detecting?

Illinois Valley Historical Research and Recovery Association meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of the month at 931 Third St., LaSalle. Non-members are welcome to attend the meeting to learn more about metal detecting.

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Local veterans invited to participate in Veterans History Project ROCHELLE — Unity Hospice of Western Illinois is inviting veterans in the area to share their stories of wartime for inclusion in the Library of Congress through a nationally-recognized program called the Veterans History Project. One of the world’s most respected research and cultural institutions, the Library of Congress will preserve these stories for future generations to help them better understand American history and the realities of war.

Interested veterans are invited to Unity Hospice’s office building, located

in Rochelle at 1201 S. Seventh St., to share their personal military narrative in the form of unedited video recorded interviews. Read more about the Veterans History Project on their website at http://www.loc.gov/vets/.

Interviews will take place from Sept.

28 through Oct. 2. For more information about the Veterans History Project or to schedule a time to share your story, contact Unity Hospice Director of Program Development Brenda McGarvey at 618954-6114 or volunteers@unityhospice. com.

Governor signs Rezin legislation requiring frack sand mining study SPRINGFIELD — The effect of frack sand mining operations coming online in and around LaSalle County will now be studied by the state, under a new law sponsored by State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Peru).

“This region is unlike any other in the country, with rare deposits of very high quality northern white sand,” Rezin said. “Because this industry requires heavy trucks and equipment, we must make sure our roads and bridges can handle all the tools needed for mining.

At the same time, it is equally important to make sure the mining doesn’t impact our tourist attractions or citizens who live near these sites. We must protect the people in this area.”

Signed into law on Aug. 18

by Gov. Bruce Rauner, Senate Bill 1803 directs the Illinois Department of Trans-

portation (IDOT) to conduct a study on the effects of agricultural, manufacturing, mining and other industrial operations in LaSalle, DeKalb, Kendall, Grundy, Livingston, Woodford, Marshall, Putnam, Bureau and Lee counties. IDOT would then submit a report to lawmakers by Jan. 1, 2017, that includes: • The impact of road usage and traffic pattern disruptions by sand mine trucking companies.

• The potential road improvement plans to alleviate the additional highway traffic caused by sand mine operations.

• The potential for adding new railway traffic caused by sand mine operations.

• The estimates of current and future tourism trends for the state parks and tourism areas in LaSalle County and the effects of sand

mine operations on visitors to those parks and tourism areas.

• Recommendations to the General Assembly as to whether further legislation or rule making is needed to regulate sand mining in Illinois.

IDOT may consult with any agency it deems necessary to carry out the study.

“IDOT’s report will be a great resource for us as we continue to try to maximize our resources in our area, while minimizing the impact on our citizens,” Rezin said. “Taking a proactive approach now will help us make sure the needs of everyone are met.”

Hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as “fracking,” is the process of using sand, water and sometimes gas mixtures to break into the underground rock formations hitting new oil and natural gas fields.

Timothy Flaherty PERU — Timothy H. Flaherty, 66 of Peru died peacefully and surrounded by his family at home on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015.

Tim was born in Spring Valley on Nov. 10, 1948, to Martin and Audrey (Walgenbach) Flaherty. He married Carol Maurice on Feb. 7, 1987.

He worked at Burn’s Machine in Ottawa as a Timothy machinist.

Flaherty Tim loved spending time with his kids, grandchildren and family.

He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed being a private pilot and making and flying model air planes. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church, R.C. Flying Club and Aviation Club.

Tim is survived by his wife, Carol of Peru; one daughter, Andrea (Travis) Cox of Utica; three sons, Brett Flaherty of Corona del Mar, Calif., Daniel (Angela) Webb of Mesa Verde, Calif., and Preston Flaherty of Peru; four grandchildren,

Andrew, Kaleigh, Morgan and Addisyn; one great-grandson, Cameron; seven brothers and sisters, Jim Flaherty of Bradenton, Fla., Kurt Flaherty of Springfield, Ill., Gregg (Sue) Flaherty of Peru, Eileen (John) Jasper of Alvin, Texas, Dan Flaherty of Cedar Park, Texas, Sean (Bridget) Flaherty of Midlothian, Texas, and Tom Flaherty of Irving, Texas; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister in infancy, Mary Audrey.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, Sept. 1, in St. Mary’s Church in Utica with Monsignor James Swaner officiating. Burial was in St. Vincent’s Cemetery in LaSalle.

Visitation was held Monday, Aug. 31, in the Hurst Funeral Home in LaSalle and prior to the services Tuesday, Sept.

1, in the church.

Pallbearers were his sons and brothers.

Memorials may be made to Vistas Hospice or Illinois Valley Food Pantry.

Online condolences may be viewed and remembrances shared at www. hurstfuneralhomes.com.

ISP apprehends Arkansas murder fugitive LASALLE — Illinois State Police officials were notified by the U.S. Marshals Office of a subject wanted on a conditional release violation for previous weapons and first degree murder charges in Arkansas.

According to the U.S. Marshals Office, Issac Joles, 41, was believed to be traveling through Illinois.

Law enforcement officials utilized pings from the suspect’s cell phone to hone in on his approximate location.

ISP officers observed the suspect in Marseilles and conducted a traffic stop, taking him into custody without incident. Joles is being held at the LaSalle County Jail for processing and extradition to Arkansas.

Car strikes deer TONICA — At 5:19 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, the Tonica Fire Department was called out for a car fire on Interstate 39, north of the Tonica exit. Tonica responded with a pumper, rescue truck and ambulance. On arrival, rescue personnel found a car had

struck a deer. The car was not on fire but did suffer extensive damage. One person was evaluated for injuries, but refused transport to the hospital. State Police investigated the accident. The scene was cleared in a little over one hour.

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Madigan: Sexual assault survivors won’t pay for exams CHICAGO — Attorney General Lisa Madigan highlighted a new law that will prohibit health care providers from directly billing sexual assault survivors for the collection of evidence related to their attacks. House Bill 3848 was passed by the General Assembly unanimously and signed into law Monday, Aug. 24.

The new law, initiated by Madigan, ensures compliance with the federal Violence Against Women Act of 2013 (VAWA) and removes a barrier that may prevent sexual assault survivors from going to the hospital after the crime.

“I strongly encourage anyone who is sexually assaulted to go quickly to a hospital emergency room for necessary care and to collect evidence of the crime,” Madigan said. “This law assures that in the aftermath of a sexual assault, a survivor will not be sent a bill for those critical ER services that play an important role in helping law enforcement make an arrest and work to achieve justice for the survivor.”

Following a sexual assault, survivors are urged to go to hospital emergency rooms for a medical forensic examination. This is an invasive examination that can last four to six hours and involves the collection of physical evidence from the survivor’s body. The physical evidence, collected through what

is commonly referred to as a “sexual assault evidence kit” or a “rape kit,” is then sent to a crime lab for testing. The test results are a critical part of a criminal investigation and may later be used in a criminal prosecution.

HB 3848 expressly prohibits hospitals, emergency room physicians and other providers of sexual assault services from charging the survivor or sending the survivor a bill. Hospitals must also provide a written notice to survivors when they are discharged, explaining that they may not be billed and providing information regarding who to contact if they receive a bill. Under the new law, fines may be imposed on providers who bill or refer a survivor to a collection agency.

The law brings Illinois into compliance with the VAWA, which requires Illinois to certify that sexual assault survivors are not being billed for medical forensic examinations as a condition of receiving federal grant funds. Failure to comply with VAWA could result in the loss of these federal funds which are used to provide services to victims, to train law enforcement officers and prosecutors, and to train Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE), who work with victims to gather evidence and help them begin the recovery process.

The new law goes into effect Jan. 1, 2016.

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Lostant Fire Protection District assists with fatal accident LOSTANT — Lostant Fire and Ambulance received a call from the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Department at 3:01 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, of a vehicle in the corn field on Route 18, east of 945 Route 18.

Upon arrival, emergency personnel found a white, four-door car, on all four wheels, approximately 25 feet into the field on the north side of Route 18. The vehicle had been traveling west on Route 18 and, for unknown reasons, left the roadway and went through the north ditch and into the corn

field, rolling several times, according to a press release from the Lostant Fire Protection District.

The driver, Magdalena Magana, 49, of Streator, was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene, LaSalle County Sheriff’s Department said.

The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Department was on scene and is handling the investigation along with the LaSalle County Coroner’s office. The Lostant Police Department also assisted the fire and ambulance crews.

IVAC breakfast seminar set for Sept. 9 PERU — The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development (IVAC) will hold its business breakfast seminar at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Mario’s Maples in Peru.

The focus of the seminar will be “EMV: Credit & Debit Card Processing Made Simple.” EMV, which stands for Europay, Mastercard and Visa, is a global standard for cards equipped with computer chips and the technology used to authenticate chip card transactions. In the wake

of numerous large scale data breaches and increasing rates of counterfeit card fraud, U.S. card issuers are migrating to this new technology to protect consumers and reduce the costs of fraud.

This seminar will touch on key topics such as: Why are EMV cards more secure than traditional cards?; Will the transition to EMV technology be complete by Oct. 1, 2015?; Will I still have to sign or enter a PIN for my card transaction?; If I want to use my chip card at a retailer that doesn’t

support EMB technology yet, will it work?; and Will I be able to use my EMV card when I travel outside the country? The presenter will be Steve Erickson, president of merchant services at Midland States Bank.

Registration for the seminar is $15 for members and $18 for non-members. A hot breakfast buffet will be provided at 7:15 a.m. Reservations must be made by calling 815-2230227 no later than noon on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The breakfast is open to the public.

Local Out of the Darkness walk seeks volunteers PERU — Organizers of the 2015 LaSalle County Out of the Darkness Walk are looking for volunteers to work on the day of the walk.

The Out of the Darkness community walks are the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s (AFSP) signature fundraising campaign, bringing together family, friends, colleagues and supporters at walks in hundreds of communities across the

country.

The LaSalle County walk, which has a $20,000 goal, will be Sunday, Sept.

13, at Baker Lake in Peru.

Anyone interested in volunteering to help on the day of the event should call Dawn Moutray at 815780-3504.

More information about AFSP and its vision of creating a world without suicide can be found at www. lasallecowalk.org.

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Students attend career in ag program Fourteen students, ranging from Grades 6-8, from Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam counties attended the University of Illinois Extension’s Growing Futures in Agriculture careers in ag youth development program. FFA members from the LaMoille, Midland, Putnam County, Seneca, Serena and Streator chapters participated as teachers. They taught the participants about setting goals, the importance of being in a compatible career and the opportunities in the agriculture industry.

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Breakfast at airport PERU — A breakfast will be served from 7 a.m. to noon Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Illinois Valley Regional Airport in Peru. This allyou-can-eat breakfast will include eggs, cooked any way you like, pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk and juice. The cost is $7 for adults, $3 for children under 12 and free for chil-

Streator Elks will host children’s orthopedic clinic

dren under 4. Airplane rides will be offered for $30 and helicopter rides will be offered for $40. The event will also include a TBM Avenger World War II Torpedo Bomber, Life Flight helicopter, aerobatic airplanes, a car display, a flight simulator for kids and raffles for $1,000 cash and an iPad mini.

Blood drive in Tonica TONICA — An American Red Cross blood drive will be from 2 to 6 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 14, at the United Methodist Church, 423 Waupons St., Tonica.

There will be a firefighter challenge involving the local fire departments to donate blood. A trophy will be presented to

the department donating the highest percentage of blood donations.

For an appointment, call Joyce Obermiller at 815-856-3430 or Illini State Bank at 815-4428211.

A photo ID or blood donor card, or two other forms of ID, are required.

Free movie night planned LASALLE — Grace United Methodist Church, 1345 Chartres St., LaSalle, will host a free movie night at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9. The public is invited.

The movie is “AHA.” With

everyday examples and trademark testimonies, best-selling author Kyle Idleman draws on scripture to reveal how three key elements — awakening, honesty, action — can affect our spiritual lives.

Free clinic scheduled for Sept. 21 STREATOR — The Streator Elks 591 Lodge, in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation, will sponsor a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic Monday, Sept. 21. The clinic is from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and is by appointment only. To make an appointment, call the Illinois Elks Children’s Care office at 800272-0074 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. There are no charges for any services at this clinic.

guest speaker will be Mary Orlandi, whose topic will be “Ketogenic Diet.” For more information, call Erika at 815-343-4699.

bone and joint development. If your child has feet pointing out or in who complains of back, knee, leg, ankle pain or has a back curvature, they can be seen at this clinic.

There is no charge for any diagnostic services at this clinic. The Elks will provide financial assistance to the best of their ability for children needing further treatment or specialty equipment when the family lacks sufficient resources to do so. In the past, the Elks have purchased therapy services, corrective shoes, braces, wheelchairs and augmentative communication devices to help children overcome a variety of physical challenges.

Bayeux Tapestry presentation at LaSalle Library LASALLE — On Tuesday, Sept.

15, at 6 p.m., the LaSalle Public Library will host historian Cathy Grafton who will present “Threads of History: the Bayeux Tapestry.”

Cathy Grafton has studied the Bayeux Tapestry since she was in grade school.

The celebrated Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the Battle of Hastings in 1066, is both an account of a turning point in European history and an intricate and extraordinary work of art. Its creation is shrouded in mystery. Its size, scope and detail, depicted entirely in stitchery

underscores the incredible story of its survival through times of trouble and fame, over the centuries.

Grafton has traveled to Bayeux, France, on 15 occasions to study this magnificent embroidery. She is a needle worker herself, and has learned the unique Bayeux stitch, and has replicated portions of the stitching as a way of understanding the work of the artisans and storytellers who preserved the historic moment. Her presentation begins with the story of Harold and William the Conqueror, as represented on the tapestry, and includes the

history of the tapestry’s survival, and her insights into the mystery of its creation. Cathy Grafton holds a bachelor of arts from Knox College in American studies.

This program is free and open to the public, and is possible through funding from the Alwin C. Carus Trust. The library is located at 305 Marquette St., LaSalle, and is Americans with Disabilities compliant and welcoming. Those who wish to attend the event and have special needs because of a disability should contact Donna Blomquist at 815223-2341 to discuss arrangements.

Benefit planned for Virginia Pokryfke

Epilepsy support group PERU — An epilepsy support group will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept.

10, at the Peru YMCA, 300 Walnut St., Peru. The

The Elks will hold the clinic at the Orthopedic Associates of Streator at the office of Dr. A. Roy. The office is located at 205 S. Park St., Streator.

No medical referral is necessary for the clinic but physicians are welcome to refer patients to the clinic for a specific reason or second opinion. School nurses are welcome to refer children and families to the clinic.

The Elks Organization has been working with physically challenged children since 1928, and this is one of the 17 clinic locations throughout Illinois. The clinic is an ideal time to have a child reviewed for

LASALLE — A benefit will be held for Virginia Pokryfke at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Knights of Columbus, LaSalle.

Pokryfke, who is facing health

problems, resides in Spring Valley and was director of the Illinois Valley Community College preschool before it closed. She is currently preschool director of Summit

Learning Academy in LaSalle.

The benefit will include dinner and music featuring Fill the Floor DJ and The Barflys. Tickets are available by calling 815-252-3596.

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Financial Plus Credit Union makes donation Financial Plus Credit Union recently made a $2,500 donation to the Illinois Valley Community College Scholarship Endowment Campaign. Marketing assistant Sarah Haage (left), vice president/chief operating officer Diane Bangert and president Tim O’Donnell present the check to IVCC president Jerry Corcoran. “The leadership of Financial Plus continues to impress those of us associated with the college because they are so committed to the community and post secondary education. We are pleased and proud to have them on board for a number of reasons, most of all because they lead by example,” said Corcoran. FPCU donated $7,000 to IVCC’s earlier campaign for enhancements within the Peter Miller Community Technology Center.

Quilters guild will kick off new year HENRY — The Marshall-Putnam Quilters Guild will have its first meeting of the 2015-16 year on Wednesday, Sept. 9.

The group will meet at 1 p.m. at the Henry United Presbyterian Church, 511 Wirt St. in Henry. There will be a program and workshop review at this meeting. The challenge project will be presented, along with an explanation of the quilters’

market and the pay it forward name tag drawing. A brief business meeting will be followed by a short program titled “What to do with orphan blocks” by Karen Bailey.

As always, new members and guests are welcome.

Membership is $15 and meetings are the second Wednesday of the month, September through May, with all-day workshops

only (no meetings) in January and February. At every meeting there is a showand-tell of members’ quilts.

Workshops are at 9 a.m., quilters’ markets are at noon and meetings begin at 1 p.m. Guests are welcome for a $3 fee.

A few of the programs are large apple core, modern quilting, large tote, raw edge applique, and of course, two potlucks this year.

Breakfast Sept. 7 — No school.

Sept. 8 — Pancakes, sausage link and syrup, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice.

Sept. 9 — Honeybun, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice.

Sept. 10 — French toast with syrup, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice.

Sept. 11 — Banana nut muffin, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice.

Lunch Sept. 7 — No school.

Sept. 8 — Nachos and cheese, broccoli and cauliflower, orange, milk.

Sept. 9 — Spaghetti, garlic bread, salad with French and ranch dressing, peaches, milk.

Sept. 10 — Hot dog on bun, baked beans, applesauce, milk.

Sept. 11 — Early dismissal, no lunch.

Tonica Grade School

Breakfast Sept. 7 — No school, Labor Day. Sept. 8 — Waffle or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Sept. 9 — Cheese omelet or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Sept. 10 — Sausage, egg and cheese biscuit or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Sept. 11 — Powder sugar or chocolate doughnuts or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Lunch Sept. 7 — No school, Labor Day. Sept. 8 — Hamburger on bun, cheese slice, green beans, applesauce, Rice Krispie treat, milk.

Sept. 9 — Teriyaki chicken tender strips, rice, corn, pineapple and mandarin oranges, gelatin with Cool Whip, milk.

Sept. 10 — Cheese bosco stick, marinara sauce, veggie/fruit bar, cookie, milk.

Sept. 11 — Taco in a bag (taco meat, shredded cheese, refried beans, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, onions,

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The Tonica News reserves the right to classify correctly, edit, reject or cancel any advertisement at any time in accordance with its policy. All ads must be checked for errors by the advertiser, on the first day of publication. We will be responsible for the first incorrect insertion, and its liabilities shall be limited to the price on one insertion.

CLASSIFIED LINE AD & LEGAL DEADLINES: • Friday Paper deadline Friday before by 3pm We Accept Call 815-875-4461 classified@bcrnews.com ********** THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of the Tonica News Does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is.

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

- 400 Merchandise

- 700 Real Estate For Sale

450 • Under $1000

767 • Mobile Home Sales

Filing cabinet $10; classical record sets $3 each; Middle/High School Learning CD sets $5 each. Call 815-869-3054 Nearly new, burgundy color, lift chair with controls. $725 or best offer.

Call 815-303-6695 ************ 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!

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**************** 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

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999 • Legal Notices

999 • Legal Notices

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) ROBERT E. CHAPIN, ) DECEASED. ) NO. 15-P-167 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS WHOSE NAMES OR ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN AND CLAIM NOTICE Estate of ROBERT E. CHAPIN, Deceased.

Notice is given of the death of ROBERT E. CHAPIN, of Oglesby, Illinois. Letters of office were issued on August 25, 2015, to LINDA M. CHAPIN, 323 Morris Street, Oglesby, IL 61348, who is the Administrator for the estate; and, Notice is hereby given to any heirs whose names or addresses are not stated in the Petition for Letters

of Administration of her appointment as Administrator.

Claims against the estate may be filed with the office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, LaSalle County Courthouse, Downtown Courthouse, Ottawa, IL 61350, or with the representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of issuance of letters, or if a claim notice is mailed or delivered personally to a creditor of the decedent, on or before the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed within the time allowed is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Andrew Skoog Clerk of the 13th Judicial Circuit Court Ottawa, Illinois

Published in the Tonica News Sept. 4, 11 and 18, 2015.

PUBLIC NOTICE The Tonica Board of Education approved a FY16 tentative budget at its August 19, 2015 meeting. The budget is on display in the District Office. If anyone wants to view the budget, they may do so MondayFriday from 8:00 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m. The budget will be on display until September 23, 2015. At 6:45 p.m. on September 23, 2015, the Board will conduct a Budget Hearing for the FY16 final budget. During the regular board meeting on September 23, 2015, the Tonica Board will approve the FY16 final budget.

Published in the Tonica News September 4, 2015.

www.tonicanews.com

salsa), fresh fruit, nacho corn chips, milk.

Putnam County Senior Center

Sept. 7 — PCCC closed for Labor Day. Sept. 8 — Chicken strips, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, gelatin with fruit, bread and butter, dessert.

Sept. 9 — Meat lasagna, salad with toppings and dressing, fruit cocktail, garlic bread.

Sept. 10 — Roast pork, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered corn, banana, bread and butter, dessert.

Sept. 11 — Hamburger on bun, American fries, peas with mushrooms, peaches.

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

Sept. 7 — Closed for holiday.

Sept. 8 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 10 a.m., Soldier’s Angels; noon, advisory board meeting.

Sept. 9 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 10:15 a.m., beginner computer class; 6 p.m., “New to Medicare.”

Sept. 10 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 12:45 p.m., Bingo; 1:30 p.m., open cards.

Sept. 11 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 10 a.m., caregiver support group; 1 p.m., Wii bowling tournament.

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 815431-8034.

PUBLIC AUCTION

The Following will be sold at the ON SITE LOCATION OF 1271 E 3rd Road in Lostant, IL (1 1/2 Miles West of Junction Interstate 39 and Rt 18, thence South 1/2 Mile to Farm) on:

SAT., SEPT. 12, 2015 TIME: 10:00 A.M.

View Listing & Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com TRACTORS, YAMAHA, TRUCK, LAWN MOWER: IH Tractors: IH H & IH M; 2001 WR 426 Yamaha Low Hours; 1970 Chevy 1/2 ton 350 v8 Truck (NO Title & Doesn’t Run); Unknown Motorcycle; Three Wheeler; 317 John Deere Riding Lawn Mower (Hood is Cracked); Three Point Tractor Blade APPLIANCES & FURNITURE: Kenmore Refrigerator & Other Refrigerators; Electric Kenmore Washing Machine; Crosly Electric Dryer; Mitsubishi Projection TV; Patio Table & Chairs; Antique Chairs; Walnut Lamp Table; Marble Top Coffee & End Tables; Rosewood Table & Chairs, Sofas; Two Drawer Mahogany Drop Leaf Table; Two Door Wooden Kitchen Cabinet; Maple Kitchen Table & Four Chairs, Wooden Foldable Card Tables, Old Iron Frame Bed; Wooden Dressers, Bed & End Tables; Porcelain Top Cabinet Bottom; Old Metal Cabinet w/ Towel Bar; Many Sm. Tables; Desk; Old 1940’s US Coastguard Trunk; Old Ice Box; Console Stereo & Records; Bowflex COLLECTIBLES, HOUSEHOLD, TOOLS & RELATED ITEMS: Cast Iron Bell; Old metal Wheels, Old Wooden Sleds; Ox Yoke; Beer Lights; Old License Plates; Fishing poles, Convex Silhouettes; Many Kids Toys & Bikes; Children’s Battery Operated Cars; Vintage Doll House; Misc. Christmas Items; Lg. Variety of Vintage Fiesta & Vintage Color Glass; Franciscan Earthenware; Usual Line of Misc.

Household & Dishware Items; Heavy Duty Metal Shelving, Misc. Hand & Garden Tools.; New Lumber; Automotive Books; Lg. Like New Fish Tank; Networking Equipment

LESLIE & TIM SMITH, LOSTANT, IL

SELLERS: DO YOU HAVE A PLACE TO SELL? The Tonica News Classified can help you find the right person to move in.

PROMOTE YOUR RENTAL We can help!

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