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Clogged ... in Lostant Lostant discusses issues at water treatment plant

By Zachary J. Pratt news@tonicanews.com

LOSTANT — The Lostant Village Board discussed issues at the water treatment plant at its meeting, Monday, Oct. 12.

Mitch McCaw told the board that aerators have been plugged at the treatment plant.

“They’re pretty deep,” McCaw said. “Unless you’ve got scuba gear, if anyone wants to volunteer.”

McCaw said it appears that adult diapers are being flushed down and are clogging up the system.

“I’d be afraid to flush them down,” Mayor Fred Hartenbower said, citing the possibility they might not make it even 20 feet. “I’d have a heck of a mess.”

Also relating to the water department, Dave Mertes presented a request.

“I got a letter from the library. They’d like a water spigot somewhere they have access to. They want to be able to water their landscaping, is what they said,” he said.

In other discussion: • Bob Lenhausen, a resident of Lostant, came to tell the board he will not be mowing the property next to his, which he believes belongs to the town, as long as

the walnut trees there remain. “I’m wore out,” Lenhausen said. “I just can’t handle raking up all those walnuts every year, so I’m giving up on it.”

If the town removes the trees so walnuts don’t litter the ground, he will continue. “I’d like to have them removed if you want me to go back to mowing it again, but I’m done picking up walnuts,” Lenhausen said.

The topic later returned to trimming and cutting down trees. In the case of any tree, the town will check whose property the plant occupies. “If they’re nice, healthy trees, I’m not sure we’ll want to cut them down,” Hartenbower said. “If they’re healthy trees and we don’t

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Beware the phishermen How to protect yourself from identity theft scams

By Dave Cook

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As incidents of identity theft continue to rise, it’s becoming more important than ever to guard personal information. As quickly as security features and investigation methods improve, identity thieves change their bait. Phishing is the name given to email and website scams and can include sophisticated thefts over the phone. Below are some examples of phishing and tips on how to avoid becoming the catch of the day.

If you receive an email, text or phone call and see or hear the following, be on guard: • We suspect an unauthorized transaction on your account.

To ensure your account is not compromised, please click the link below to confirm your identity.

• During our regular verification of accounts we couldn’t verify your information. Please click here to update and verify your information.

• Our records indicate your account was overcharged. You must call within seven days to receive your refund.

These messages will appear to be from places you do business with, such as banks or credit companies. They can threaten to close your account or take further action if you don’t respond. Don’t reply, use the link or call phone numbers provided in the message. These can direct you to phony sites.

They may look real, but their real purpose is to acquire your

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Lisa Barton inside her decor shop at The Corner Garden in Tonica. There are already many colorful and creative seasonal and holiday items available for indoor and outdoor decorating, but there will be even more once her Christmas season officially begins on Nov. 1.

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The Corner Garden brightens Tonica’s portion of I-39

By Dave Cook

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TONICA — As you’re leaving Tonica on North 20th Road and coming off of the Interstate 39 overpass, your eyes are drawn to the vivid collection of colors from the almost aerial view of The Corner Garden. As you browse the aisles of brightly hued mums, walk among the selection of pumpkins and visit with the goats, it’s easy to forget this little garden business

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For the past six years, owner Lisa Barton has been helping people beautify their yards by supplying them with flowers and plants grown within her vibrantly painted and adorned greenhouses; indoor, outdoor and holiday decor; and seasonal produce. There’s even a bit of a petting zoo experience included with a visit to The Corner Garden.

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garden. Some are napping; some are lazily chewing hay; and some stand patiently at the fence while waiting to be scratched behind their ears.

“I rescued them all. Each one was a sick baby when I got them, but they’re all healthy now. They’re my pets,” said Barton.

In and around the small decor shop, there are fanciful Halloween items displayed with traditional autumnal choices.

There are pumpkins of all sizes, squash, gourds, straw bales, Indian corn and stalks;

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Marshall-Putnam master gardeners win state award

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HENRY — The University of Illinois Extension Marshall-Putnam master gardeners’ Healthy Gardening Project was selected by the University Of Illinois Extension for the Teamwork Award at the 2015 Illinois Master Gardener Conference in O’Fallon, Ill. Marshall-Putnam counties are the smallest in Illinois and they were competing against every county in the state. Eleven teamwork awards were given to county and dual county projects throughout Illinois including counties such as Cook, McLean, Champaign and Peoria/ Tazewell. Attending the program and receiving this award were Barb Dahlbach, Sharon Gallup, Pattie Ong and David Dunagan. Others receiving the award were Rita Simpson, Bob Brandner, Debbie Skowera, Vicki Thomas,

Melinda Stephenson and Sandy Miller.

The Healthy Gardening Project has been a success since it began three years ago in Toluca before spreading to include both Marshall-Putnam counties. With the continued support of this project, the master gardeners will continue to benefit and aid in educating and assisting 18 rural communities on the health benefits of home gardening including in-ground gardens, raised beds or container gardens.

Barb Dahlbach, founder of the project said: “Give a man a vegetable, feed him for a day. Teach a man to garden, feed him for life.”

This year, the 10 Marshall-Putnam master gardeners and master naturalist touched 469 families in the two counties.

They gave away over 907 tomato plants, 528 pepper

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plants and over 225 other miscellaneous plants and lots of seeds of all types.

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The Lostant Fire Dept. would like to thank everyone for making our Fried Chicken Dinner, on Oct. 10th, a great success!

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David Dunagan, Sharon Gallup, Pattie Ong and Barb Dahlbach accept the University of Illinois Extension Team Work Award for Marshall-Putnam Counties.

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want to cut them down, we won’t cut them down, and we especially won’t cut them down if they’re not on our property.”

• The police department report carried over from last month as the board continued its discussion of police vehicles. “I’m not real thrilled about buying another used vehicle,” Jack Immel said.

Andy Forrest, representing the police force, agreed with the concern that purchasing a used vehicle might put them in the same position later.

“I’d like to see a new pickup Dodge Ram, as opposed to another used one,” Forrest said.

The board asked for concrete numbers regarding costs so it could discuss

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stalks; everything you’d need to decorate your home for the harvest season. Many of the pieces favor a rustic look which compliments their light and cheerful appearances. But, with the biggest holiday just a couple of calendar pages away, Barton has already devoted a corner to the festivities which will soon be sliding down

ty of Illinois Extension master gardener, call the Extension office in Henry at 309-364-2356.

the issue further.

• The town will be looking for a truck driver in preparation for any upcoming snow removal needs.

• Kendall Cramer of the North Central Illinois Council of Governments was in attendance to present a public hearing regarding the Well No. 4 project. Lostant applied for $100,000 and received its request, then supplemented that with $46,215 from a bank loan, to finish the project.

“We now have two wells, as required by the EPA,” Hartenbower said. He stated further the benefits of having two wells, beyond meeting requirements.

“Last summer, the well did go down temporarily,” Hartenbower said. “If we’d had two wells we could have taken our time, and it would have cost less.” our chimneys.

The official start to The Corner Garden’s holiday season will be Nov. 1, when Barton will begin to have many of her outdoor decorations, such as wreaths and other greenery available. On Nov. 7 and 8, The Corner Garden will be featured at The Holiday House event at the American Legion Hall in Tonica.

For more information call 815-8302577 or visit The Corner Garden’s Facebook page.

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Freedom House and improv group team up

By Goldie Rapp news@tonicanews.com

PRINCETON — Freedom House has kicked off its observance of Domestic Awareness Month.

Each year in October, the organization provides an outreach event to help educate the community about the victims of domestic violence to help them better understand the struggles the victims endure.

This year, Freedom House teamed up with the Illinois Valley Community College theatre group improv team to produce a provoking performance showcasing the struggles women go through after leaving an abusive relationship.

Amber Killian, Freedom House shelter advocate, said this year’s event is meant to target agencies that work with the victims of domestic violence.

The overall theme focuses

around the hoops women have to jump through once they leave.

“A lot of times it creates an atmosphere for them that it’s almost easier to stay. We want to invite agencies to help them understand that when a woman has left, if the system fails her, she’s more likely to go back to what she knows has worked in the past,” Killian said. “We want to create a discussion on how agencies may be unwillingly creating barriers for women, because of funding or their policies.”

Killian said the improv group was able to come up with a 25-minute performance that portrays that powerful message.

“You can tell they understand and get it, and it’s really been a pleasure to work with them,” she said.

“Everyone is just amazed by the performance. I think a lot of them are walking away with a different perspective on what

these women go through.”

The improv group will perform in Princeton at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the Elks lodge.

Killian is hoping many area agencies and community members take advantage of this opportunity to come out and see the performance.

“By coming they are not supporting Freedom House. They are supporting the women who walk through these doors,” she said.

Those who can’t make it to the Princeton performance will also have three other opportunities to see the theatre group’s performance.

They will perform in Lacon on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 1 p.m. in the Congregational Church, at IVCC on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 4 p.m. and in Granville on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 1 p.m. in the United Church.

Performances are free to the public.

Tonica Fire Department TONICA — The October Tonica Volunteer Fire Department meeting was called to order by Chief Al Stremlau with 24 members present.

One donation of $100 or more was received from Lewis and Bernice Barr during September.

There were four emergency calls during August. There were no fires. One call was with good intent, and there were three ambulance calls. The total of emergency calls for the year, through Aug. 31, is 99.

The annual town collection was conducted at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5.

This door-to-door collection requested a donation from each homeowner, renter and business within the village limits. These monetary donations allow fire, ambulance and rescue services to be provided without property taxation.

Donations can be dropped off at the Tonica Bank or the Tonica Fire Station.

Chairperson Dave Huss reported on the deer display and chili dinner night

which will be held at the Tonica Fire Station on Saturday, Nov. 21.

Stremlau reported he is working with the village and phone company to correct the problems with the town’s storm and fire sirens.

The committee members gave their reviews of, and recommendations for, the new protective clothing which will be ordered for the firefighters.

This month the fire department conducted hands-on training with vehicle extrication tools. There was also EMS training covering asthma and the administration of the medications Albuterol, Atrovent and Epinephrine.

Lt. Dan Francisco completed his dispatcher training which included the topics of aspirin advisory, submerged/ sinking vehicle advisory, special challenges of autism, recognizing a stroke, dispatcher CPR, hearing disorders, call handling etiquette, Alzheimer’s patients, endangered missing persons and language barriers during 911 calls.

LaSalle County Sheriff At 3:45 p.m. on Oct. 7, deputies handled a two-vehicle accident on Route 251 at Elm Street in Tonica. A vehicle driven by Mary J. Sadnick, 54, of LaSalle was stopped to turn when she was struck from behind by a vehicle driven by Tracy A. Daugherty, 41, of Lostant. Tonica EMS responded to the scene; all parties refused treatment. No citations were issued.

At 5:26 p.m. Oct. 10, LaSalle County deputies investigated a two-vehicle accident at 306 South First Street in Tonica. Sheryl L. Cate, 54, of Lostant claimed she was blinded by the sun while backing out of a parking stall and struck a car parked next to her. There were no injuries and no citations issued.

At 9:57 a.m. Oct. 11, the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office was called for a single parachutist fatality at Skydive Chicago in rural

Ottawa. Richard Gomez, 65, of Berwyn, was pronounced dead at the scene by the LaSalle County Coroner’s office. The incident

remains under investigation by the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office, the LaSalle County Coroner’s office and the FAA.

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Apple Press sold PERU — Greg Vaccaro and Chuck Alleman have announced the sale of Apple Press to Jay Endress of Peru.

The Peru-based commercial printer specializing in all forms of printing, promotional products and apparel was founded in 1983 by Vaccaro and Alleman. Apple Press has become a leading commercial printer in the Illinois Valley area and has expanded into a variety of niche areas including apparel, custom screen printing/embroidery, promotional products and campaign printing.

“This is a company with many proud traditions,” said Endress. “From its customer service dedication to providing the highest quality printing and support services, staying true to its values has gotten Apple Press to where it is today. We plan on continuing down this path while also positioning the company for growth.”

Endress added, “Their passion and dedication to producing the finest printing is already well known.

It’s an honor to become a part of this incredible team.”

Vaccaro noted, “Jay is committed to sustaining the reputation that Apple Press has achieved and extending the same great customer service that is so important to all of our clients and customers. You can expect very little changes in the day-today operations and, in most cases, business will operate as usual.”

Alleman said, “Jay is a proven leader whose strategic vision and strong execution skills will leverage Apple Press’ position as a market innovator and provide customers with marketing and printing solutions. His commitment to delivering excellence will continue under his stewardship.”

Endress’ future plans for Apple Press include, “evolving our business strategy, while continuing to deliver industry-leading solutions to our customers. I am thrilled to a part of this dynamic organization, which has a strong track record of success and I share

Greg and Chuck’s dedication to Apple Press’ strategy and success.

Endress announced separately that Chuck Alleman will stay on at Apple Press and will be involved in customer service. Additionally, the remaining staff of Apple Press will continue in their current capacity. No change in the management of Apple Press is expected. Services, quality and the products produced by Apple Press will continue to be handled in the same manner as usual. Endress intends to maintain all of Apple Press’ customers, employees, sales representatives, suppliers and its highly visible location at the corner of Route 251 and adjacent to Illinois Valley Community College.

Endress is a business owner and currently manages the St. Bede Abbey Press located on the grounds of St. Bede Abbey and Academy.

Endress’ background is in the printing and newspaper industries and related businesses that complement Apple Press.

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The Editorial Page The Tonica News Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

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Letting the horse run free “The dead cannot cry out for justice. It is the duty of the living to do so for them.”

— Lois McMaster Bujold I had a friend once. He was a meteor of a man, blazing across the modern age with the grace of a firefly dancing in a darkened room. His evidence was in his smile, his eyes full of the many miles waiting just around the bend to tend to our footsteps. He was an incredible visionary, willing to supersede any faulty architecture you brought to the building site with excitement sharp as dynamite and acceptance soft as silk.

He was entertaining, loyal and lovable. He would have Eric Engel stood beside me with the avalanche COMMENTARY inevitable, and he would have pulled me from the wake of the greatest wave. For all that he lacked, he was a character made for the jester’s juggle, and he was one of the finest friends this lifetime will ever offer me.

His name was Kevin, and he died of a heroin overdose.

Before you naturally react to that previous sentence, thinking of my brother as a scoundrel, a fool, a criminal, a sinner, consider all the moments in your life when you have failed ... when you let your family down ... when you laughed at the pain of another.

Stand beside all the fires you have purposely devised just to watch them burn, and turn not from the blaze.

Fill your lungs with the haze of that weight, and relate not to the facade which throbs in your brain to be recognized as reality, but count the days in which you made no mistakes, and witness the sear of ground zero. Understand the noose slightly loosened is ever around your neck.

We all feel shame. We have all walked through blinding night, as if the light might never administer deliverance. We all twist our existence to appear as if unshakable, our greatest fear that the mirrored man walks out into the world and shows our dimmest flickers to our brethren. A wrecking ball we all possess, and we regress in thinking that an avoidable circumstance.

I am working on a multi-story series about heroin abuse because the noose has tightened around too many of God’s children. I have accepted this broken world as it is, and choose not to be indifferent to my dreams of piecing the shatter back together. I am not so naive to think that peace will suddenly flood the globe to the edges of actuality until the figure in whom I believe eliminates the daunting eve, but deep in my bones, past my own egotistical motives, I see seams of sunlight breaking through midnight’s hue.

Stop standing in the corner, full of arrogance or judgment. Stop acting as if you are better than the detriment. We are a single piece of humanity, all inhabitants of this world, and as each link breaks, the chain’s separation is unmistakable. Do unto every other as you would want them to do unto you. Reach out to those most in need, for they know not where to turn to escape the scorching burn. If you were horrendous, offensive, bottomed out past the lowest levels known to society, would you not still wish for love as a child wishes for its mother’s caress? I am no better than the worst, as each soul shown is the best I’ve known.

I wish you wouldn’t have been so reckless at times, Kevin, nor so friendly with the bottle. I wish you wouldn’t have busted your ankle on the barge, or found the pills to still your dragons. I wish I would have known because I would have thrown myself in front of the stallion that galloped toward you if it meant saving your life. I wish no flames to accompany the memory of your face.

I hope this makes a difference. I hope people listen to your story, and to the glory available in the creation of every bond. I hope you were happy when I was near. I hope you left all your tears down here, and I hope the sound of your laughter never leaves my ears. Help me teach of a love for each other, that I may ink a letter every moment the better, regardless any slip of my pen. I hope you know I am grateful for you every day the sun sends its sustaining rays.

I had a friend once, and a friend I will always have ...

Shaw Media Staff Writer Eric Engel can be reached at eengel@bcrnews.com.

Mautino good choice as auditor general The Legislative Audit Commission’s recommendation that a longtime Illinois Valley lawmaker be appointed state auditor general is a good one. We encourage the state House and Senate to concur.

If Illinois state representatives and senators agree with the Legislative Audit Commission, then Illinois’ next auditor general will hail from Bureau County.

We speak of state Rep. Frank J. Mautino, a Democrat from Spring Valley.

We believe Mautino is a good choice to replace retiring Auditor General William Holland, who will step down Dec. 31 after 23 years.

Mautino, 53, has extensive experience in state government. He has served in the House for 24 years, the past four as assistant majority leader.

Mautino is considered an expert on state budgeting procedures. He also has served on the Legislative Audit Commission, so he is well versed in the Legislature’s role in reviewing the audits produced by the Auditor General’s Office and seeing to it that their recommendations are fully considered by the various departments and agencies in question.

The office of auditor general is actually a state constitutional office, but unlike the governor, lieutenant

governor, secretary of state, attorney general, treasurer and comptroller, the auditor general is not elected by voters. Instead, that person is selected by the Legislature for a 10-year term.

The lengthy term is designed to shield the auditor general from politics. The selection process also ensures that the auditor general is responsive to the interests of the Legislature that the taxpayer dollars it appropriates and the budgets it approves are administered properly.

When he announced his upcoming retirement, Holland was widely praised for the way he has run the office for the past 23 years.

That’s saying something, because before he took office in 1992, Holland had served as chief of staff for former Senate President Phil Rock, an Oak Park Democrat. Some people then were concerned that Holland might not be impartial.

Instead, Holland shed his politics and conducted his duties in a fair and straightforward manner. He became a well-respected watchdog over the expenditure of public

funds.

Mautino would do well to emulate Holland in that regard. As Holland was closely associated with a Democratic Senate president, Mautino similarly is closely associated with powerful House Speaker Michael Madigan, a Chicago Democrat.

It speaks well of Mautino that the bipartisan Legislative Audit Commission voted nearly unanimously (11-1) to recommend him. That means Democrats and Republicans believe him to be the best choice out of four finalists.

Approval by the full Legislature could come later this month, which would mark the end to four decades of a Mautino family member in the House. Mautino’s father, Richard, was a lawmaker from 1975 until his death in 1991.

It would also mark a new chapter in Frank Mautino’s career in public service, taking on an important watchdog role with responsibilities to all Illinoisans.

We believe Mautino is up to the challenge. We wish him well.

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Purr-fectly Purrcee About a year and a half ago, we decided we needed a puppy. OK, I could now give you a bazillion reasons why people my age do not need a puppy, but we bit the proverbial dog biscuit bullet and visited some breeders in the Midwest which raised the type of dog we wanted — a Mini GoldenDoodle.

Years ago, that particular breed was probably called a mutt — a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Miniature Poodle. However now, breeders make a wad of money with these little compact guys who are very smart, who have tons of energy, who have the sweetest faces you will ever see, and who absolutely love life to its fullest. Did I mention they have tons of energy?

Purrcee came into the house in June of 2014, and nothing has been the same since. We probably worried most about how the cat would adapt, but quite frankly, Purrcee has taken it upon herself to keep the cat in line better than we have ever been able to. OK, she does snarf down the cat’s food when we aren’t looking, but by and large, the cat has figured out how to create situations that ultimately cause this hound to be in the hot seat ... leaving the cat unscathed in many situations.

Did I mention Purrcee has the energy of a toddler who has just consumed copious amounts of sugar, caffeine and Mountain Dew? No kidding. While she starts out slow in the mornings, she finishes strong in the evenings — long after our energy has been depleted.

I’ve seen her use the dining room, living room and kitchen as a race track (God bless the hardwood floors) comparable to the Indy 500, and when she races down the front steps, you better have a good grip on her leash — since she flies down the cement stairs like a thoroughbred out of the gate. She’s only 29 pounds, but she clearly doesn’t know her strength; and more than once, I’ve had her catch me off guard and ended up on the ground (not a pretty visual) when she decided to play bull in a china shop, and I wasn’t expecting it.

We just about own stock in leashes and harnesses and collars, since

all we have to do is look away for a minute, and she’s quickly gnawed them in half. Purrcee has destroyed most of her toys, though never chewed up anything that didn’t belong to her. She snags socks, dish towels and Kleenex and then runs through the house like she has just stolen a handful of money from the Denver mint. She’s never had one accident in the house, but really doesn’t like to get her feet wet in the morning dew ... so much time is spent on waiting ... waiting ... waiting ... for either the grass to dry or her to tip toe into the grass to do her business.

I could go on and on about the trials and tribulations of this hound ... But at the end of the day, I can’t imagine life without her. No kidding. Purrcee is an absolute joy, and even though she wears me to a frazzle many times throughout the day, I wouldn’t trade her for the world.

I cherish every moment with her. I look forward to spending time with her. I laugh more than I ever thought possible with her in

my life. I look forward to the times she’s my sidekick in the front seat of the pick-up truck. I wait for those late night moments when she finally gets tired, and she wants Terri Simon to cuddle. I get tickled when she greets everyone with the momentum of a happy and healthy puppy (we’re still working on that).

I smile to myself when someone drives by who I don’t know, yet the driver rolls down the window and yells, “Hi Purrcee.”

Plain and simple ... I love my dog.

No ... I really love my dog.

I wish all animals had the love in which Purrcee thrives ... I say that every day. She is a bundle of joy ... and a bundle of energy, but she makes me a better person — happier, kinder, more patient ... and terribly tired. But I love her so ...

And that’s what having a pet should be all about.

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

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Community ​Holiday art, craft show OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College’s Support Staff Service Project will host a holiday art and craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 4, in and around rooms CTC 124 and 125 in the Peter Miller Community Technology Center. More than 30 artists and crafters will

have items for sale and many have donated items for a raffle to benefit the Connie Dzierzynski Skerston Memorial Scholarship. Admission is free and the public is cordially invited. For information, email lorri_foockle@ivcc. edu, call 815-224-0458 or visit www.ivcc.edu/ fair2015.

Support group meeting PERU — The Alzheimer’s Caring Friends support group for caregivers, family and friends will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, on the lower level of the Peru Public Library at 1409 11th St. in Peru.

There will be a program

featuring Sarah Stasik from Home Instead. The meeting is sponsored by Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Group Inc. For more information, call Peg Gonet at 815-3396465 or Joanne Milby at 815-223-1885.

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Bank makes donation to Shop With A Cop program For the months of August and September, Illini State Bank employees wore their ISB logo shirts on Fridays to support the Oglesby Police Department Shop With A Cop program. The campaign raised $501.82 and $500 was matched by Illini State Bank for a total donation of $1,001.82. Presenting the check to Shop With A Cop Officer James Mandujano (far left) and Officer Michael Margis (holding check) were (from left) Neal Beer with Illini Investments, Dan Gregorich, vice president of Oglesby branch, and Stacie Mertes, Oglesby teller.

Cast announced for Stage 212’s ‘The Fox on the Fairway’ LASALLE — Laughter is par for the course as Stage 212 continues their 2015 season with “The Fox on the Fairway,” Ken Ludwig’s madcap golf-themed farce.

Quail Valley Country Club is preparing to take on archrival Crouching Squirrel Country Club in the Annual Inter-Club Golf Tournament. With a sizable wager at stake, the contest plays out amidst three love affairs, a disappearing diamond, objectionable sweaters and an exploding vase.

Featured in the cast are Dave Roden as Bingham, Ryan Ziegler as Justin, Marie Pinter as Louise, Kathy Missel as Pamela,

Ken Schroeder as Dickie and Ellen Marincic as Muriel.

Production staff includes director Larry Kelsey, producer/set decorator Ellen Marincic, assistant director/stagehand Dixie Schroeder, stage manager Carol Hartenbower, set construction crew Christopher Martyn, Paul Marincic, Todd Harzheim and Phil Valle, scenic artist Kelsi Ryan, prop coordinator Tracy Daugherty, costume coordinator Mary Toraason, sound operator Kyle Foley, lighting designer Matt Boehm and light operator Drew Lechner.

“The Fox on the Fairway” will be present-

ed Nov. 6-8 and 13-15 at Stage 212, 700 First St., LaSalle. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. Tickets will be available to the general public for $15 each beginning Monday, Oct. 26. Box office hours are 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Tickets may also be purchased online by visiting the Stage 212 website at www.stage212.org or reserved over the phone with Visa, MasterCard or Discover. For details, call 815-224-3025.

“The Fox on the Fairway” is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

43rd annual College Night at IVCC OGLESBY — Approximately 50 colleges and universities will be represented at Illinois Valley Community College’s 43rd annual College Night set for 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, in the gym.

Brianna Kamphius from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) and Patty Williamson,

IVCC Director of Financial Aid, will present a financial aid session at 7 p.m. in CTC 124 of the Peter Miller Community Technology Center.

High school and college students, parents and community members can speak to college and university representatives about the admissions pro-

cess. IVCC faculty, staff and program coordinators will provide information about opportunities available at IVCC, as well as options for transfer.

For information, call 815-224-0439 or visit www. ivcc.edu/collegenight for a listing of colleges and universities expected to attend.

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Tonica Cruise-In 50-50 winner announced Robert Beenenga, Tonica Cruise-In chairman, presents a check for $2,477 to Gary Gingerich and family. The Tonica Volunteer Fire Department also received a check for that amount. The Tonica Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Service receives no property tax money. Emergency services are supported by donations and various fundraising efforts.

St. Paul’s chili supper on Oct. 25 LEONORE — St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, north of Leonore, will host its annual chili supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct.

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Menus and Activities Lostant Grade School Breakfast Oct. 19 — Honey bun, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice.

Oct. 20 — Scrambled eggs and toast, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice.

Oct. 21 — Breakfast toast, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice.

Oct. 22 — Ham and cheese omelet, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice.

Oct. 23 — Egg and cheese biscuit, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice.

Lunch Oct. 19 — Chicken alfredo, mixed vegetables, cauliflower and broccoli, fruit cocktail, milk.

Oct. 20 — Sausage pizza, salad, pears, milk.

Oct. 21 — Chicken in a biscuit, butternut squash, mixed berries, milk.

Oct. 22 — Mandarin orange chicken, rice, peas, pineapple, milk.

Oct. 23 — Hamburger horseshoes, corn, mixed berries, milk.

Tonica Grade School Breakfast Oct. 19 — Toaster pastry or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Oct. 20— Smoothie or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Oct. 21 — Breakfast bacon pizza or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Oct. 22 — Muffin or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Oct. 23 — Powdered sugar or chocolate doughnut or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Lunch Oct. 19 — Make-your-own sandwich (breakfast for lunch) with English muffin, sausage pattie or ham, cheese slice and egg pattie, tri taters, applesauce, yogurt, milk.

Oct. 20 — Hot ham, cheese slice, bun or goldfish bread, baked beans, flavored Chex Mix, fruit, milk.

Oct. 21 — Breaded pork pattie on bun, green beans, fruit, pudding, milk.

Oct. 22 — Make-your-own sub sandwich (ham, turkey, salami or peanut butter and jelly), cheese slice, fruit/veggie bar, pretzels, milk.

Oct. 23 — Cheese bosco sticks, marinara cup, Romaine lettuce with salad dressing, fresh fruit, graham crackers, milk.

Bridges Senior Center Oct. 19 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 10 a.m., Sewing Circle; 12:45 p.m., Bingo; 1:30 p.m., open cards.

Oct. 20 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 10 a.m., Soldier’s Angels; 5 p.m., Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.

Oct. 21 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit. Oct. 22 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 12:45 p.m., Bingo; 1:30 p.m., open cards.

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999 • Legal Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, OTTAWA, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF JOAN ) K. BARKAU, ) Deceased. ) No. 2015 - P - 199 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of JOAN K. BARKAU of Ottawa, Illinois.

Letters of Office were issued on September 30, 2015 to Mark G. Barkau,

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A 24-hour advance reservation is required. For more information, call 815-431-8034.

Putnam County Community Center Oct. 19 — Baked pork chop, au gratin potatoes, baked beans, fruit yogurt.

Oct. 20 — Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, peaches, rolls and butter, dessert.

Oct. 21 — Fish square, tater tots, buttered carrots, apricots, sherbet.

Oct. 22 — Beef tips and noodles, tossed salad with toppings, apricots, bread and butter, dessert.

Oct. 23 — Lemon pepper chicken, cooked rice, tossed salad with toppings, corn, applesauce.

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

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IVCC Theatre Department plans public performance on Oct. 27 OGLESBY — The IVCC Theatre Department launched an important performance this October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Under the direction of theatre instructor David Kuester, the cast’s presentation tackles issues of domestic violence, specifically how a victim must jump through many hoops to get the help they need once they make the decision to get out of a violent situation.

The performance depicts a victim jumping through agency hoops in a circus-like scene and being tied up with red tape.

The cast will perform in five counties for various shelters, help agencies and government agencies.

“It’s one of those rare opportunities where the performing arts becomes a teaching tool, and we are honored to have been chosen by Freedom House of Princeton to take this

message to the agencies gathered at each performance,” Kuester said.

“We’re also grateful for the grant from the state to produce this important presentation, and we’re humbled our theatre department was chosen to create and perform the sobering message,” he added.

Staging is by Don Grant Zellmer, with additional staging by Matt Boehm.

The cast includes students, faculty and community members: Kimberly Burrow, Yvette Lucas and Karen Faith Foltz-Lesman of LaSalle, Zach Scarbrough of Bureau, Jake Jakielski and Reilly Jaeger of Marseilles, Ashley Hurst of Peru, and Zellmer and Boehm.

A public IVCC performance and follow-up discussion led by representatives from Freedom House will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, in the Cultural Centre.

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as Executor and Representative, whose Attorney is Lisa Olivero of Olivero & Olivero Law Offices, 1611 Fifth Street, Peru, IL 613542603.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, in the LaSalle County Courthouse, 119 W. Madison Street, Ottawa, IL 61350, or with the Representative, or both, within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice. If a claim notice is mailed or delivered personally to a creditor of the decedent, the creditor’s claim may be filed within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of this notice, or within six (6) months from the date of first publication, whichever is later. 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 ten (10) days after it has been filed with the Clerk of the Court.

ANDREW F. SKOOG CIRCUIT CLERK – LASALLE COUNTY LASALLE COUNTY COURT HOUSE 119 WEST MADISON STREET OTTAWA, IL 61350 ATTORNEY LISA OLIVERO Olivero & Olivero Law Offices Attorneys for the Estate 1611 Fifth Street Peru, IL 61354-2603 Phone (815) 224-2030 Fax (815) 224-2900 Published in the Tonica News Oct. 9, 16 and 23, 2015.

ANNUAL STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS SUMMARY FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015 Copies of the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2015 will be available for public inspection in the school district/joint agreement administrative office by December 1, 2015. Individuals wanting to review this Annual Statement of Affairs should contact: Lostant CUSD 425 , 325 West 3rd Street, Lostant, IL 61334, 815-368-3392, 8:00 - 4:00 Also by January 15, 2016 the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2015, will be posted on the Illinois State Board of Education’s website@ www.isbe.net.

SUMMARY: The following is the Annual Statement of Affairs Summary that is required to be published by the school district/joint agreement for the past fiscal year.

Statement of Operations as of June 30, 2015 Educational: Local Sources 1,045,980; State Sources 190,627; Federal Sources 72,248; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 1,308,855; Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 1,506,258; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2015 (197,403).

Operations & Maintenance: Local Sources 121,235; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 121,235; Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 104,499; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2015 16,736.

Debt Services: Local Sources 52,863; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 52,863; Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 61,926; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2015 (9,063).

Transportation: Local Sources 57,539; State Sources 47,250; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 104,789; Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 124,275; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2015 (19,486).

Municipal Retirement/Social Security: Local Sources 38,823; Total Direct Receipts/ Revenues 38,823; Total Direct Disbursements/ Expenditures 24,920; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2015 13,903.

Working Cash: Local Sources 11,936; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 11,936; Ending Fund Balances June 30, 2015 11,936.

Tort: Local Sources 34,366; Total Direct Receipts/ Revenues 34,366; Total Direct Disbursements/ Expenditures 33,919; Ending Fund Balances June 30, 2015 447.

Fire Prevention & Safety: Local Sources 23,961; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 23,961; Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 13,966: Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2015 9,995.

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Person, Firm, or Corporation Aggregate Amount Atlanta National Bank 53,431 Homefield Energy 11,192 Humana Insurance Company 46,725 Certified Laboratories 3,569 Constellation NewEnergy 21,639 Dresbach Distributing Company 5,805 The Baby Fold 64,795 Fieldcrest CUSD 6 69,114 Fox River Foods 17,429 Grainco FS 20,267 Hopkins & Associates 4,800 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 4,213 Illinois Public Risk Fund 16,771 Imprest Fund 3,097 Mark Karlosky Consulting 19,870 Lasalle-Peru Township High School 86,982 Melvin’s Plumbing 16,864 North Central Illinois Milk 4,568 Putnam CUSD 535 424,891 Ramza Insurance Group, Inc. 15,451 Midwest Transit 29,121 Hillman Pediatric Therapy 3,735 Common Goal System 3,646 Quill Corporation 3,519 Teacher Retirement System .58 1,864.44 Teacher Retirement System 9.4 39,892.95 Therapy Care, LTD 22,820 Teacher Health Insurance Fund 5,272.89 Transportation with a Personal Touch 37,600 VAR Resources 8,495 VISA 9,979 Zukowski Law Offices 7,307 Tonica Grade School 17,581 Illinois Central 8,816 Cambium Learning 5,354 Village of Lostant 2,653 Menards 3,003 Ricoh 4,449 Published in the Tonica News Oct. 16, 2015.

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