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Lostant looks at health and safety issues Immel: ‘I guess the LaSalle County Health Department does not care about the health of Lostant’

By Zachary J. Pratt news@tonicanews.com

LOSTANT — During the health and safety portion of Lostant Village Board meeting on Monday, Sept. 14, board member Jack Immel voiced his discontent with the LaSalle County Health Department.

He started by explaining an issue within the town.

“We have buildings in this town where we have all kinds of wildlife going in and out,” Immel said. He listed a few locations. “The neighbors watch the ‘coons going in and out

of there every night.”

After this explanation, he continued into his story. He said he called the LaSalle County Health Department about his issue, only to be told they needed to be in contact with the mayor. When he told village President Fred Hartenbower about the issue, Hartenbower called the health department.

The department said they would call back, but at the time of the meeting, there had been no return call.

“So I guess the LaSalle County Health Department does not care about the health of Lostant,” Immel said.

In relation, the board returned to its discussion on how

to check homes’ pipes and sump pumps. Previously, the board had decided to check these facilities when property changes ownership and the water, shut off when the previous residents left, has to be turned back on.

“We’ve already established we can go in and look, so I don’t see why we couldn’t do that now,” Immel said.

The new proposal is to ask residents if their pipes can be checked. If they say no, the inspection has to wait until the building falls under new ownership.

“We just have to check to see if the pump from the sump pump is going into the sewer or somewhere else,” Immel said.

“We’ve got a problem some place,” Immel said. “If we

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How to pay for Well No. 4 Lostant finishes well project

By Zachary J. Pratt news@tonicanews.com

LOSTANT — The Lostant Village Board made moves toward finishing the Well No. 4 project during its Sept. 14 meeting.

The first action for the project was to take out a loan to pay the Layne Christenson Co. “Based on our financial position, we always knew we’d have to take a loan out for the Well No. 4 project to get it back online,” board member Dave Mertes said.

Mertes proposed Lostant take out a loan of $2,895.44 to pay the company.

“We were supposed to do this last month, but we didn’t,” he said.

The board agreed to the action, but it must go through a couple more steps before it can get the loan. The action was set to be finalized at a special board meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17.

The board followed this up with four more decisions. If Lostant gets the grant it’s applying for, it still needs $515 to complete the cost. The board resolved to commit this amount in local funds.

The board also resolved to meet the urgent need national objective, which was explained as requiring them to officially report that a particular instance caused an urgent need.

This was followed by a resolution to provide any necessary support, such as providing information, in the process of getting help for the project as well as a resolution to enter into a formal agreement with the North Cen-

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Vicki Monterastelli, during the last day of her career, secures a French twist on longtime client Pat Brucki as Michelle Johnson watches.

Johnson will be taking over Vic’s Clip ‘n Buzz which will be renamed Just 4 U.

One chapter closes, another begins

By Dave Cook

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TONICA — For more than three decades Vicki Monterastelli has kept the hair of Tonica residents looking sharp and stylish. For many years, Vic’s Clip ‘n Buzz in downtown Tonica has been where she plied her trade. All things must come to an end though, and on Friday, Sept. 11, Monterastelli spent her last day behind the stylist’s chair.

“I have very mixed emotions today. I’ve been here in this location for 17 years,” said Monterastelli. With her house sold, Monterastelli will soon be moving to Idaho to be closer to her daughter, her sonin-law and three grandchildren.

“I’m just going to enjoy retirement for a while, but the town and having a business in hair has been very good to me,” she said.

Little Penny, the salon’s unofficial greeter and Monterastelli’s pet Chihuahua, will be joining her in retirement after a successful career in welcoming Clip ‘n Buzz clients to the salon.

The salon will continue on though. Tonica’s Michelle Johnson will be taking over the duties of Tonica’s beautician. As owner of a

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small antique store adjacent to the salon, Johnson saw an opportunity when she learned Monterastelli would be retiring. She enrolled at Educators of Beauty in LaSalle, alma mater of Monterastelli, and she is now a licensed cosmetologist.

“We thought we’d overlap for awhile, but my house got sold, so I’m moving to Idaho,” said Monterastelli.

“Instead of doing hair, she’ll do potatoes,” laughed Johnson.

“I’m very excited I have someone to take my shop over because Tonica doesn’t have any other beauticians,” said Monterastelli.

As she coiffed an elegant French twist on longtime client Pat Brucki, Brucki said, “We’re going to miss Vicki very much. We really will.”

For now, Johnson will continue working at her other job at Illinois Valley Minerals, so there will be some changes in the hours of service at the salon. It will also go through a name change and will now be known as Just 4 U. Hours will now be Tuesday through Thursday from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or by appointment.

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​P ERU — On the loading dock of Double D Express, Bobby Anderson and Harold Nunn began unloading school desks and other materials from one trailer and began arranging the items into an adjacent trailer which will soon be bound for Selma, Ala. With the new Hall High School’s recent opening, there was a lot of usable school equipment from the old building which was offered for purchase or donation. Deanna Carlson of Tonica, and owner of S & J Electric Co. in Peru, saw a chance to put the items to use in a positive way.

“I eagerly accepted the opportunity to salvage as many of the remaining library books for the Black Belt Foundation located in Selma, Ala.,” Carlson said.

Volunteers from the Hall High School football team, IVCC wom-

en’s basketball team and the LaSalle County 4-H Fashion SPIN Club worked together to load the supplies into a trailer donated by Double D Express.

Founded in 2003, the Black Belt Foundation services non-profit organizations throughout the 12-county region. It serves to support community and economic development; arts and education; and health and wellness. The foundation provides resources and connects people who want to make a difference in the region.

The trailer, which will eventually be heading to Selma, is loaded with books, cafeteria tables, desks, chairs, cabinets, shelves, tables and other supplies and equipment which will benefit the children of the region.

Felicia Lucky, director of the foundation, said she is looking forward to receiving these much-needed books and equipment.

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It was noted the well has been passing its testing.

In other action, the day and time for trick-or-treating was set as 5 to 8 p.m.

Halloween night, Oct. 31.

“We have historically done it on the day because if we cross threads with the rest of the towns, we have 300 kids show up,” Village President Fred Hartenbower said.

The treasurer’s report presented no issues. “Nothing out of the ordinary,” Ray Brierly said. “Lots of bills, as usual.”

There was brief discussion regarding a resident’s increased taxes as the board members contemplated what was causing it.

“His tax bill has got to be substantial,” Mertes said.

The police force is sometimes presented with questions regarding the effectiveness of the K9 program, but a plan has been set to remove the need for such inquiries, such as how many times the dog has actually sniffed out drugs.

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Bobby Anderson (left) along with Harold Nunn (right), both of Double D Express, stand with Deanna Carlson, who spearheaded the donations from Hall High School to Selma Ala. Express doesn’t travel to the Alabama area, funds are still needed to pay for the storage and ship-

The dog handler plans to bring the dog with him to other officers’ stops to sniff out material. The idea was explained as the law allows an officer to proceed in such manner without needing to ask as long as it is someone else’s stop.

“Personally, I’d like to get rid of two old cars and get a new one,” Andy Forrest said. “Hopefully it would cut down on maintenance costs, repair costs.”

A discussion on tree trimming was tabled until next month.

The discussion of preparations for winter snow removal was also tabled.

A forklift has been scavenged.

“That’s the good news,” Hartenbower said. “The bad news is he doesn’t think we have any place to store it.” Hartenbower agreed to store the forklift as long as the town can use it on occasion.

“IVAC wants us to join their team again,” Hartenbower said. Lostant has the option of joining for a reduced price of $250. Hartenbower brought the issue forth for the board to ponder. The decision is set to be made next month.

“Our good citizens of Lostant trust this board, so much they don’t even show up,” Hartenbower said in closing.

ping costs of the trailer.

Donations are accepted at Double D Express at 2930 May Road in Peru,

IL 61354, Attention: Tim Robey, or online at GoFundMe.com/Books4SelmaAlabama.

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don’t fix that, it’ll become a big problem.”

In other health and safety discussion, the time for dog registration has been set for Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. until noon.

“I guess what concerns me is a lot of towns don’t even have registration,” Immel said.

Immel mentioned the matter of possibly raising dog fees, as has been discussed in the past.

Immel brought up the issue of the metal junk yard.

“I don’t think that was specified it would be a salvage yard,” Immel said. He said the scrap lying about presents a potential health hazard. “I want it gone,” Immel said.

The board briefly discussed people putting out old television sets which the village cannot take.

“That’s their responsibility to get rid of,” Mertes said.

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Valley Radiation Oncology participating Medical information is a growing target in National Veterans Choice Program PERU — Valley Radiation Oncology announced it will participate as an oncology provider for the national Veterans Choice Program (VCP).

Valley Radiation Oncology is part of Vantage Oncology LLC, a leading national provider of radiation oncology services and integrated cancer care, which operates more than 50 treatment facilities in 14 states. The center is currently accepting radiation oncology patients through the program.

The Veterans Access, Choice, Accountability Act (VACAA) of 2014 is a law that expands the number of options veterans have

for receiving and ensuring they have timely access to high-quality care. The VCP provides primary care, inpatient and outpatient specialty care, and mental health care for eligible veterans when the local Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC) cannot provide the services due the lack of available specialists, long wait times (30 days or more) and extraordinary distance (40 miles or more) from the veteran’s home.

A veteran’s out-of-pocket expense will be the same as if they received treatment at their local VA facility.

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in the VCP as a national oncology service provider for our nation’s heroes.

Our mission is provide veterans timely and convenient access to advanced, lifesaving cancer care at our specialized facilities so that they are afforded the best opportunity to beat their disease,” said Michael Fiore, chairman and chief executive officer of Vantage Oncology.

Beginning in November 2014, a new VA Choice Program card was sent to eligible veterans enrolled in VA health care and who seek non-VA health care. Eligible veterans are required to contact Health Net Federal Services LLC (Health Net) or TriWest

Healthcare Alliance to obtain authorization for all medical care under the VCP. The VCP allows a veteran to choose a non-network provider when one is not available, or has a preference for another provider. Once the veteran contacts a Vantage Oncology treatment facility, he or she will be provided information about the physician and facility so that it can be submitted for approval.

For more information about Vantage Oncology and its centers’ participation in the Veterans Choice Program, call 815224-5511 or visit them at www.vantageoncology. com/veterans.

Drunk driving law signed by governor SPRINGFIELD — Legislation initiated by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White strengthening the state’s DUI laws was signed into law by the governor.

Senate Bill 627 contains five measures designed to increase participation in the state’s Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) program. The proposals, which originate from White’s Advisory Committee on Traffic Safety, are supported by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (AAIM).

“My mission as Secretary of State is to make the roads of Illinois the safest ever,” said White. “This legislation will further strengthen our state’s DUI laws, which will make our roads safer and save lives. Although Illinois recently received the highest rating possible for our efforts to fight drunk driving, five stars from MADD, I refuse to grow complacent.”

The legislation, which was sponsored by state Rep. John

D’Amico (D-Chicago) and state Sens. Steve Stadelman (D-Rockford) and Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington), contains the following measures: • Add a signature line to the Warning to Motorists form which the driver would be required to sign. If the driver refuses, the law enforcement officer would indicate that.

• Eliminate 30-day hard time for all offenders, as well as 12/36 month hard time statutory summary suspension and one-year DUI conviction hard time for repeat offenders, provided a BAIID is installed in their vehicles.

• Require BAIID if a person is convicted of driving on a revoked license, which was the result of a fatality.

• Require BAIID if an offender has any combination of two or more DUI/reckless homicide convictions or statutory summary suspensions. (Currently, BAIID is required only if offenses occurred within a 10-year period).

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Medical identity theft can be one of the most devastating forms of identity theft. In 2014, it increased 22 percent according to recent studies. This increase significantly impacts people because victims find it difficult to undo the damage caused by inaccurate medical records or fraudulent bills. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is urging consumers to carefully check all health-related documentation from doctors, drug stores and insurance providers.

The thefts start when scammers contact their victims by phone claiming to be representatives of state health departments. Once the thieves have the information, it can result in incorrect entries being placed in existing medical records and can involve the creation of fictitious medical records in your name. It can leave a trail of falsified information in medical records that can plague your medical and financial life for years or even put your health at risk.

“Health departments do not conduct these types of phone surveys,” says Steve Bernas, president/CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois. “Don’t give personal health information over the phone to anyone unless you have placed the call and know who you’re dealing with.”

Make sure to read your medical and insurances statements regularly and completely, as they can show signs of identity theft. Check the name of the provider, the date of service and the service provided. If you see a mistake, contact your insurance company and report a problem.

Watch out for signs of medical identity theft: • A bill for medical services you didn’t receive.

• A call from a debt collector about a medical debt you don’t owe.

• Medical collection notices on your credit report that you don’t recognize.

• A notice from your health plan saying you reached your benefit limit.

• A denial of insurance because your medical records show a condition you don’t have.

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Genealogy Guild will meet Sept. 19 OTTAWA — The LaSalle County Genealogy Guild will meet at 1 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Guild Library, 115 Glover St. in Ottawa.

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LOSTANT — The time for dog registration for Lostant will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 19.

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Faulls announce IVCC scholarship opportunities OGLESBY — Though it’s been more than 45 years since he left the old barracks campus, Al Faull of Peru has never forgotten the good experience he had at Illinois Valley Community College in the late 1960s.

“Al was in the first IVCC class in 1966, and went onto a successful career, but he never forgot where he started,” said IVCC President Jerry Corcoran. “The Faulls’ generous gift will help many of our automotive students gain solid careers themselves.”

They will support mechanically inclined students as he was. Al and his wife Terri will fund up to three scholarships for IVCC automotive technology students each year.

The Albert and Terri Faull Scholarship will pay tuition, fees and book expenses for incoming freshmen who are residents of LaSalle, Peru, Oglesby and Spring Val-

$12 million available in LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam counties

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IVCC automotive instructor Shane Lange (left), Foundation President O.J. Stoutner, IVCC President Jerry Corcoran, Al and Terri Faull, and Foundation treasurer David Conterio gather at the Faulls’ Peru home to commemorate the new scholarship. ley. Home schooled and GED graduates are also eligible.

The Faulls have lived in the Illinois Valley their entire lives. Al studied mechanical technology under Don Haas when IVCC was located in LaSalle-Peru High School and moved with the program

across the Illinois River to the temporary buildings.

He earned an associate in applied science in 1969.

He retired in 2002 after 33 years with IDOT. He was a member of the IDOT Credit Union Board and also served in the Loan Department.

The former Terri Korter

of Oglesby graduated from LaSalle-Peru Township High School and worked a short time at the LaSalle County Courthouse. She spent the majority of her career as office manager at the local TV cable firms in Peru. She retired in 2010 after 33 years of service.

Carus Corporation awards $10,000 scholarship LASALLE — Carus Corporation, a third generation, family-owned manufacturer specializing in specialty chemistries and environmental solutions, celebrated its centennial year with a company-wide family and stakeholder picnic, where the company awarded a $10,000 scholarship to Katie Hoffert of Hollowayville. The event was held at the historic Hegeler Carus Mansion in LaSalle.

Behind the mansion, which was the family home of Carus’ founder, Dr. Edward Hegeler Carus, once stood the original barn where Dr. Carus initially experimented with potassium permanganate, which the company still produces.

“It was 100 years ago that my father made his first test tube of potassium permanganate in the horse barn on the property here in LaSalle,” said Blouke Carus, who has worked at the company throughout two-thirds of its 100-year history. “As my Uncle Alwin tells it, my father came in and shouted, ‘Eureka! I’ve found it!’

Little did he know that it would not only lead to a company 100 years later, but that we would be a world-leader in making potassium permanganate, so we have a lot to celebrate!”

As part of the celebration, Inga Carus, Chairman and CEO, presented a $10,000 check to Carus’ centennial scholarship winner, Katie Hoffert.

Residents can receive unclaimed property

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ staff will be in LaSalle on Tuesday, Sept.

22, to help reunite citizens with unclaimed property through the I-Cash program.

In LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam counties, an estimated 60,000 people have unclaimed cash or property being safeguarded by the treasurer’s office. The value exceeds $12 million. Statewide, Frerichs secures more than $2 billion in unclaimed cash and property.

“Jewelry, coins and family mementos tucked away in a safe deposit box are common examples of items that we hold for safe keeping as we try to locate the proper own-

ers,” Frerichs said. “These items do not belong to the state and should be returned to their rightful owners.”

The event will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.

22, at the LaSalle Public Library, 305 Marquette St. Rep. Frank Mautino and Sen. Sue Rezin invited Frerichs’ I-Cash Unclaimed Property team.

The treasurer’s office never charges money for its assistance to reclaim cash or property.

The Illinois Treasurer’s office is the custodian of unclaimed property including lost bank accounts, insurance policy proceeds and forgotten safe deposit boxes. Items are surrendered after private entities tried for at least five years to locate the owners. Because thousands of items are surrendered each year, residents should check I-Cash every six months. Visit www.illinoistreasurer.gov or call 217-785-6998.

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Inga Carus (left) and Blouke Carus (right) presented a scholarship check for $10,000 to Katie Hoffert (center), the Carus’ centennial scholarship winner. Hoffert, a junior at Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, also won a paid internship opportunity in Carus’ research laboratory, which she completed this summer.

Hoffert, a junior at Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, also won a paid internship opportunity in Carus’ research laboratory, which she completed this summer.

“I learned so much,” said Hoffert, who is studying biology and biochemistry. “The best part about the internship was seeing everything Carus does. You don’t realize how much of a contributor they are to everything in our world, things in our everyday lives, which most people don’t realize come from somewhere, and Carus is responsible for it.”

Over the last 100 years, new approaches to product research, customer support, and manufactur-

ing process improvement have turned Carus from a single-product manufacturer operating out of an old barn in 1915, to a global company with diverse product lines. The firm’s roughly 400 employees primarily focus on making products for water treatment, air purification and soil remediation.

“In another 100 years, we’ll be a completely different company,” said Inga Carus. “As an example, we are in the process of developing some exciting additions to our product lines that are going to help clean-up the environment in new ways.”

Carus is one of the most prominent family-run businesses in Illinois, with its headquar-

ters and main production facility in LaSalle-Peru, in the heart of Starved Rock country. As it has grown over the years, the company has added subsidiaries and facilities both in the United States and abroad, including in Indiana, Nevada, North Carolina and Spain. However, the company says LaSalle is home.

“We stay in LaSalle, Illinois, because we have an incredible employee base here that is highly-trained, very skilled and simply does amazing work,” said Carus. “We have a worldclass manufacturing plant in LaSalle that we intend to continue investing in, and while we want to grow internationally, this is our home base.”

‘Build Your Marketing Toolkit’ program on Sept. 22 OGLESBY — The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Illinois Valley Community College will host “Build Your Marketing Toolkit” from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, in room CTC 125.

The seminar is for small businesses and organizations that find them-

selves seeking strategies to make their marketing efforts as effective as possible.

Tammy Finch, owner of Web Services Inc., will discuss the different marketing activities available and the problem of overlooking the most important marketing concepts. The

presentation is designed to reveal essential core marketing concepts and simple but effective best practices for email marketing and social media marketing.

Cost is $40 and advance registration is required. To reserve your seat, call 815-224-0212.

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Fairmount Santrol awarded OmniArts in Starved Rock Country $7,500. Pictured are Bill Jankowski (from left), executive director of OmniArts; Ellen Anderson, Central Region sustainable development associate at Fairmount Santrol; and Becky Andrews, Central Region sustainable development coordinator at Fairmount Santrol.

Local employer supports the arts in a major way A major donation is going a long way toward jump-starting new artistic endeavors in the Starved Rock and Illinois Valley area.

Fairmount Santrol, known worldwide for providing sand-based products, is donating $7,500 to OmniArts, a local non-profit dedicated to supporting artists and art organizations. The money will help to bring events and programs to the region that are unlike anything Starved Rock Country has seen before.

The donation makes Fairmount Santrol OmniArts’ first ‘Partner in the Arts,’ an initiative that recognizes individuals and organizations that support the arts financially, while also providing volunteer assistance for art programs.

“Our community invest-

ment committee recognized that a contribution to OmniArts is in line with our mission to invest in people by supporting non-profit music, art and theatres, along with schools, libraries and other community groups that help our young people succeed,” said Ellen Anderson, sustainable development associate with Fairmount Santrol. The company has locations locally in Ottawa, Troy Grove, Wedron and Serena.

Money raised by OmniArts goes directly to artists, art initiatives, cultural groups, community theatres, schools and libraries, with the goal of improving quality of life in the region.

Donors can contribute by visiting www.OmniArts. org. OmniArts is a registered 501(C)(3). All contributions are tax deductible.

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Community Closet of Hope, a new ministry at TUMC TONICA — Tonica United Methodist Church will have a new ministry, Closet of Hope, which will offer clothing for families who are experiencing hard times.

The clothing outlet will be housed in the east side of the Raymond room of the Tonica church. People can help by going through their closets and donating

unneeded clothing, coats, gloves, shoes and children’s books and toys.

Clean, gently-used clothing of all sizes is needed. Hangers are also needed.

Items may be dropped off at the home of Duane and Lois Foote, 626 N. 1950 Road, Tonica, or call 815-257-3264 for a pickup.

What’s new at the Lostant Library LOSTANT — The Force will be with the young patrons of the Lostant Library when they read any of the new Star Wars books recently purchased.

All three books are set between the time of the movies “Star Wars: A New Hope” and “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.” Each also includes hidden clues about the new film, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” which will be released in December. Readers have a choice of reading “Smuggler’s Run,” a Han Solo and Chewbacca adventure, “Moving Target,” a Princess Leia story or “The Weapon of a Jedi,” featuring Luke Skywalker.

New titles for young adult readers include “Saint Anything” by Sarah Dessen and “Crystal Kingdom,” book three in the Kanin Chronicles by Amanda Hocking.

Rounding out the selec-

tion of new titles are Sue Grafton’s “X” and “Chaser: Unlocking the Genius of the Dog Who Knows a Thousand Words” by John W. Pilley.

The library also has a new program for high school girls. Currently it has no name and is very informal, consisting of movies, games, music and eating, but the young women who attend have ideas for future activities and fun. High school age girls from the surrounding areas are invited to stop in any time. The group meets a few Wednesdays a month from 6 to 8 p.m. at the library. Call for future dates, check on Facebook or look for posters around Lostant.

Library hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, noon to 7 p.m.

Wednesday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Alzheimer’s support group to meet PERU — An Alzheimer’s caring friends support group will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, in the lower level of the Peru Public Library, 1409 11th St., Peru. This is for caregviers, family and friends.

Birth Announced Gahan Kevin and Krystal (Meisel) Gahan of Leonore are the parents of twins, a son and daughter, born Sept. 10 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

‘Walk to Remember’ on Sept. 27 in Peru PERU — The River Valley chapter of The Compassionate Friends invites bereaved parents, siblings, relatives and friends to join them at their Walk to Remember at 10 a.m.

Sunday, Sept. 27, at Baker Lake in Peru.

Following the walk, there will be a balloon release along with games for children. A $10 donation per person is requested and children under 10 are free. Donations will be used to purchase education materials for grieving parents and families and to eventually erect a memorial for all children who have died.

As the world’s largest self help bereavement organization, The Compassionate Friends offers friendship, understanding and

hope to families who have experienced the death of a child at any age of any cause. There are more than 700 chapters in the United States including all 50 states. The local event is patterned after The Compassionate Friends National Walk to Remember this year held in Dallas, Texas, in July.

“You do not need to be a member of The Compassionate Friends to join with us and you do not need to walk around the lake,” said chapter leader Rita Studzinski. “We welcome everyone who wants to join hands and hearts in remembering all children who have died too soon.”

Anyone interested in walking can download the registration form at

www.RiverValleyTCF.com (events) or register that day. Those who want to pledge support will find a form for that on the website.

The Compassionate Friends meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru, the Sixth Street Conference building, 1305 Sixth St. During the meetings, parents receive the understanding and support of others who have been there. For more information, contact Studzinski at 815-2237663, email www.rivervalleyTCF@ hotmail.com or visit the national organization website at www.compassionatefriends.org. The Compassionate Friends has its presence in at least 30 countries worldwide.

LaSalle Public Library hosts Larry McClellan LASALLE — The LaSalle Public Library will host author and historian, Larry McClellan and his presentation, “Travel America’s Longest Road…Voices from LaSalle Highways, U.S. Route 6,” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29.

With the establishment of the federal highway numbering system in 1926, Route 6 was designated in New England. Its eastern point was Providence Town, Mass., out to the tip of Cape Cod. In 1931, LaSalle sat on U.S. Route 32, but this changed to Route 6 that year, as the highway and its designation was extended farther west. By 1937, the designation had extended all the

Trivia Night OGLESBY — The first-ever Illinois Valley Community College Eagles Athletic Department Trivia Night will be Saturday, Oct. 24, in the gymnasium. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the trivia contest will be at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per person ($7 for IVCC students), with a maximum of 10 participants per table.

The event will support all eight Eagles teams: women’s volleyball, basketball, softball and tennis, and men’s golf, basketball, baseball and tennis. The night also includes themed basket raffles, door prizes, food, drinks and bookstore merchandise. To register and reserve a table, call Sue Harding at 815-2240472 or sue_harding@ ivcc.edu.

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Close to home, in LaSalle, the highway was known as Third Street, and at another point, Fifth Street.

For folks heading west, it was nicknamed the Sunset Highway. Find out about this familiar, yet fascinating road, and its history as a national reminder of the Americans who fought the American Civil War. After graduate work from the University of Chicago, McClellan, helped to create Governors State University and served many years, as university professor of sociology and community studies. Now

retired, he is a lecturer on Illinois Highways, consulting, researching and writing on historic roads. This presentation on Route 6 was developed especially for the LaSalle Public Library.

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 want to attend the event and have special needs because of a disability should contact Donna Blomquist at 815-2232341 to discuss arrangements.

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IVCC Foundation’s 21st Century Scholars named OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College sophomore Kaitlin Raineri of Peru, a 4.0 student who taught English at a Romanian orphanage this summer, was named the IVCC Foundation’s 21st Century Scholar recently and will receive $3,500 for tuition, books and fees.

Finalists receiving $2,500 each at the 21st Century Scholars Society’s ninth annual dinner were Adam Skoff of Peru, chemical engineering; Rachel Guynn of LaSalle, nursing; Cody O’Brien of Lostant, accounting; and Alec Lindemann of Ottawa, computer engineering.

Raineri, the daughter of Mike and Kay Raineri, spent 11 months in the Netherlands as part of Rotary Youth Exchange and last summer taught children in a village in Romania.

Next fall, she will transfer to Marquette University or Loyola University to double major in international business and management and minor in Spanish. She is proficient in Dutch and plans to work overseas for an American company.

Raineri is a registered Red Cross disaster relief volunteer, Honors Program president, student ambassador and Student Government Association representative.

She was part of a church mission that took her to Pittsburgh and the home

of an elderly woman without a family. Raineri’s team repaired her kitchen, re-roofed her sunroom and built her a porch.

In her introduction, Raineri was described as both “cosmopolitan” and “compassionate” and English instructor Adam Oldaker said in his recommendation letter “a positive, cando attitude is present in her every endeavor.”

Skoff, the son of IVCC alumnus Ken Skoff, came to IVCC from San Antonio in the fall of 2014. He is involved in numerous student organizations such as STEM, Honors, Chem Club (as president he coordinated IVCC’s Science Festival), Phi Theta Kappa, Student Ambassadors and tutors math and chemistry in the Learning Commons.

A 4.0 student, Skoff plans to pursue his chemical engineering degree at the University of Illinois before working in water treatment management or offshore drilling.

Guynn, the daughter of Ralph and Jill Guynn, hopes to one day work as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). She works in the IVCC biology lab, tutors anatomy and physiology students and is a CNA at St. Margaret’s Health.

Nursing lab instructor Lee Ann Johnson said Guynn has an “uncom-

promising work ethic,” is “dependable and generous with her time,” and “exemplifies all we hope for in our students.”

O’Brien, the son of Darren and Sheri O’Brien, will transfer to Illinois State University next fall to major in accounting. In his recommendation letter, IVCC accounting instructor Mike Sankovich said of O’Brien, “A student with a strong work ethic, excellent interpersonal skills, and superior academic ability, he will be a solid addition to the accounting profession.”

Last spring break, O’Brien participated in a nine-day service trip sponsored by ISU’s “Students Today, Leaders Forever” program that took him to Missouri, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. Completing a project each day, the team renovated a 100-year-old train station, landscaped at a Head Start preschool and did home improvements for a disabled, elderly woman.

Lindemann, the son of Peter and Michele Lindemann, has a 3.95 GPA and will study computer engineering at the U of I next fall and plans to work as a software engineer or in video game design. At IVCC, Lindemann is engaged in Honors, Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta and STEM Club.

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IVCC Foundation’s 21st Century Scholars Society finalists Rachel Guynn (from left), Cody O’Brien, Alec Lindemann and Adam Skoff join 21st Century Scholar Kaitlin Raineri at an awards dinner. raised over $42,000 the past five years for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) since Alec’s brother, Tyler, was diagnosed with the ailment in 2007. JDRF has twice awarded “Team Tyler” the Ron Santo Silver Achievement Award.

The society also awarded $1,250 each to seven honorable mention students: Megan Fitzgerald, Lostant, biology; Andrea Foster, Ottawa, nursing; Amanda Grabow, Tiskilwa, nursing; Katherine Lamps, LaSalle, nutrition; Monica Leonard, Mendota, logistics; Rebekah Meyers, Minonk, education; and Nicole Ste-

venson, Ottawa, education.

A total of nine students received $500 Merit Awards: Samuel Braley, Grand Ridge, criminal justice; Alexandra Collins, Earlville, education; Mario Cortes, Mendota, accounting; Megan Kacvinsky, Streator, dental hygiene; Jennifer Roesler, Ottawa, medical lab science; Travis Sauers, Streator, civil engineering; Rebekah Varland, Marseilles, education; Madelayne Wilson, Ottawa, foreign languages; and Amber Witek, Peru, science.

In all, 21 students received a society record $26,750. Since its founding

in 2007, 21st Century has awarded over $106,000 to 83 students.

Currently made up of about 30 members each contributing $500 annually, the initiative rewards some of IVCC’s most promising second-year students.

To qualify, students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA as well as extensive college involvement and community service.

New members welcomed were IVCC’s Vice President for Academic Affairs Deborah Anderson with husband Mark Green, and Dr. Holly Novak of Springfield.

To join the society, call Fran Brolley at (815) 224-0466.

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Thursday, October 15, 2015 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

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Tickets are available for purchase at the Bureau County Republican office at 800 Ace Road, Princeton, IL 61356 or by calling 815-875-4461, EXT. 6320. Seats are limited. Tickets are non-refundable.

This year’s winners are:

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Transportation plan meeting MENDOTA — The Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP), Region 3 transportation committee covering Bureau, DeKalb, Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle and Putnam counties will meet at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at the Mendota Civic Center, located at 1901 Tom Merwin Drive, Mendota.

Individuals with an interest in public transportation are strongly encouraged to attend, especially human service organiza-

tions serving individuals who use public transportation.

The regional transportation committee is responsible for the development and implementation of the Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP). HSTP identifies transportation needs and develops solutions to improve transportation services for the general public. An emphasis is placed on seniors, people with disabilities, individuals with lower incomes and veterans.

The Illinois Department of Transportation has formed an agreement with North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG) for the purposes of preparing, implementing and updating the plan for Region 1 (Boone, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties) and Region 3. For more information about NCICG, HSTP, or if special accommodations are needed, contact Shug Grosenbach at 815-4335830.

A genealogy challenge from the Lostant library LOSTANT — The Lostant library has a number of old photographs in its collection, and would like help in identifying the unknown people in them as a way to preserve Lostant’s history and to also help families researching their genealogy.

If you recognize anyone from these photos contact the Lostant library at 815368-3530 or visit the library at 102 W. Third St. in Lostant.

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.

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Breakfast Sept. 21 — Toaster pastry, string cheese, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice.

Sept. 22 — Breakfast toast, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice.

Sept. 23 — Ham and cheese omelet, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice.

Sept. 24 — Pancakes, sausage links and syrup, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice.

Sept. 25 — Egg and cheese biscuit, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice.

Lunch Sept. 21 — Grilled cheese, carrots, pudding, milk.

Sept. 22 — Chicken alfredo, mixed vegetables, apricots, milk.

Sept. 23 — Nachos and cheese, cauliflower, apple, milk.

Sept. 24 — Cheeseburger, macaroni, corn, fruit cocktail, milk.

Sept. 25 — Hot dog on bun, buttered noodles, green beans, apple, milk.

Tonica Grade School Breakfast Sept. 21 — Toaster pastry or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Sept. 22 — Mini cake and syrup or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Sept. 23 — Bacon and egg pizza or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Sept. 24 — Muffin or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Sept. 25 — Glazed doughnut or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Lunch Sept. 21 — Chicken nuggets, broccoli, carrots, fruit, cookies, milk.

Sept. 22 — Spaghetti, Romaine lettuce, fruit side kick, bread stick, milk.

Sept. 23 — Breaded pork patty on bun, green beans, fruit, gelatin, Cool Whip, milk.

Sept. 24 — Chicken wrap, veggie/fruit bar, cheese cup, milk.

Sept. 25 — Hot dog on bun, baked beans, fresh fruit, milk.

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- 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 inthat all formed dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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Sept. 21 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 10 a.m., Sewing Circle; 12:45 p.m., Bingo; 1:30 p.m., open cards.

Sept. 22 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 10 a.m., Soldier’s Angels; noon, potluck, bring a dish to share; 12:45 p.m., Advanced Care Planning with OSF St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center; 1-3 p.m., center closed for AFOA meeting.

Sept. 23 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 10:15 a.m., intermediate computer class, suggested donation $45; 11 a.m.-noon, blood pressure check.

Sept. 24 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 12:45 p.m., Bingo; 1:30 p.m., open cards.

Sept. 25 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 1 p.m., Wii bowling tournament.

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 Sept. 21 — Meat spaghetti, salad with toppings, garlic bread with cheese, peaches.

Sept. 22 — Baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered corn, fruit juice, bread and butter, dessert.

Sept. 23 — Baked ham, au gratin potatoes, baked beans, pineapple chunks, sherbet.

Sept. 24 — Meatloaf, au gratin potatoes, mixed vegetables, orange, bread and butter, dessert.

Sept. 25 — Chicken tenders, wild rice, corn, gelatin with fruit, bread, fruit juice.

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 at 11:30 a.m.

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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.

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Magnolia Cemetery Fall Clean Up SEPTEMBER 30th Fall clean up of the Magnolia Cemetery begins September 30th. All Spring and Memorial Day decorations are to be removed.

Items to be saved should be removed before this time. Any items remaining are assumed not wanted and will be disposed of by the grounds keeper.

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