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The Thursday Club Tonica women vote to end long-standing gatherings

By Dave Cook

news@tonicanews.com

TONICA — In 1902, a group of Tonica women decided to form a social club which would meet every Thursday. They’d do their hair, put on their finest dresses and hats and meet at the homes of the different members. An exclusive soci-

ety, you had to be invited to join The Thursday Club.

For 112 years, the different women of the club gathered together to socialize, enjoy each other’s cooking, be entertained and enjoy informative programs. In December of 2014 the few remaining members, the youngest being 80, decided it was time to end the tra-

dition.

What began as an informal social outlet for women of the area grew into an important way to meet the need for friendship, conversation, support and encouragement.

“It was just a little social club. People back then

“It was just a little social club. People back then weren’t as busy as they are now. It was a way for the ladies to get together and visit. It was before the days of TV and all that stuff.”

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Club member Elaine Ford

And the winners are ...

2015 Women of Distinction Award winners honored

By Goldie Rapp news@tonicanews.com

PRINCETON — The third annual Illinois Valley Living’s Women of Distinction event was held Thursday, Oct. 15, at The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens in Princeton.

Attendees, mostly women, but a few men, took pleasure in an afternoon of celebration for this year’s six Women of Distinction award recipients, while also getting to hear from keynote speaker Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan.

Aside from generating enormous amounts of revenue for the state of Illinois and representing the state in several high-profile cases, Madigan is an advocate for Illinois residents, and for her service also received an honorary Women of Distinction award.

The six local women honored for their outstanding service and dedication to their communities included Linda Gustafson of Princeton, Kathy Jo Linder of LaSalle, Betty Jean Pappas of LaSalle, Sen. Sue Rezin of Morris, Denise Sabotta of LaSalle and Janice Wamhoff of Princeton.

Each woman shared a bit about themselves and the professions and volunteer work they take part in. They talked also about the pas-

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Illinois Valley Living magazine and the Bureau County Republican hosted the third annual Women of Distinction Awards luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 15, at The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens. Six Illinois Valley women were awarded the 2015 Women of Distinction Award, including Betty Jean Pappas (front row, from left), Denise Etscheid Sabotta, keynote speaker Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, Kathy Jo Lindner and Linda Gustafson. In the back row are Sen. Sue Rezin and Janice Wamhoff.

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan addresses WOD crowd

By Goldie Rapp news@tonicanews.com

PRINCETON — In her keynote speech at the third annual Women of Distinction event, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan spoke about how she chose public service as her life career and shared the defining moments in her life that taught her the importance of Vol. 141 No. 46 One Section - 8 Pages

giving back and making a positive impact through community service.

“All of us, whether we realize it or haven’t thought about it, have defining moments,” she said.

Madigan shared the lessons she learned while working in U.S. Senator Paul Simon’s office during her college years. It was there she found herself surrounded by people eager to want to change the world for the good as

they worked on issues before their time.

Madigan also talked about her experience as a volunteer high school teacher in an all girls Catholic school in southern Africa during Apartheid. There, she helped her students succeed through some of the toughest racial segregation times the country endured during

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weren’t as busy as they are now. It was a way for the ladies to get together and visit. It was before the days of TV and all that stuff,” said member Elaine Ford.

“You had to be asked to join the club. I remember when somebody came to my door and asked me if I’d like to join. They didn’t want just anybody,” said member Betty Altschwager.

The members said they think the most members the club had was 20.

“When we got larger it became harder to entertain so many people.

That’s when we started going out to eat at places instead of meeting at member’s homes,” said member Donna Carls. The club offered its members more than just socializing.

“We always had a program or lesson of some kind. I can remember when we asked someone from the music department at the school to entertain us,” said member Doreen Carr.

As with any club though, dues were a part of membership. “At the beginning of the year we’d give three dollars for expenses,” said member Bernice Barr as the members around her laughed. “We didn’t have many expenses,” she added.

After 112 years, The Thursday Club has asked the LaSalle County Historical Society to archive its records and photos for safekeeping.

And though the members will miss their Thursday gatherings, many will conTonica News photo/Dave Cook tinue to see each other and The last members of The Thursday Club are (front row, from left) Betty Altschwager, socialize at regular church gatherings, regardless of the Bernice Barr and Doreen Carr; and (back row) Elaine Ford, Donna Carls and Pat Hiester. Not present are Dorothy Clark, Betty Scott, Jackie Gould and Gladys Alleman. day of the week.

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It wasn’t until after her experience in Africa that she learned from her students that just being there with them was the most impactful part of her public service there.

“It wasn’t the subjects I taught... it was the fact that an American white woman was willing to take the time to simply be there. That showed them they had value,” she said.

Madigan also dove into the general bits about the workings of her office. As Attorney General, Madigan works the highest grossing law firm in the state. Last year, she generated $1.3 billion for the state — for every dollar the state gave her, she gave back $44.

Her office employs 725 employees, which 375 of them are lawyers. She described the workload in her office as “enormous,” adding there are about 40,000 legal matters pending at any given minute.

Her office deals mostly with consumer fraud complaints.

Each year, her office receives about 200,000 calls, emails or messages from citizens around the state who have a complaint or concern. She said about 10 percent of those citizens work with her office to find a resolution.

Madigan’s office is currently investigating the student loan debt burden many college graduates are dealing with today.

She said nationwide 41 million Americans hold nearly $1.3 trillion in outstanding student loan debt. Since 2007 the total number of student loan debt has doubled, and the average amount of the individual’s debt has increased 60 percent.

As the burden has gotten heavier each year, her office has seen an increase in complaints related to higher education and student loan debt, she said. From her investigations, she’s gotten to the bottom of issues related to highly expensive, yet poorly accredited colleges who are dedicating more revenue to marketing and advertising than teaching.

Madigan is also investigating student loan services who are not helping borrowers make their outstanding payments. She is currently leading a multi-state investigation onto one of the largest student loan services in the country, who has been misapplying payments and not doing the basic job loan services these businesses are supposed to providing. Madigan said in turn, their poor services are making borrowers lives and the economy much worse. Her office is also currently working on a resolution for this issue.

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Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan

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Irrigators must report water usage The Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS) is now requiring Illinois irrigators to report their water usage to the state.

The requirement stems from the Illinois Water Use Act, which was amended in 2010 to make reporting for all high capacity wells or intakes mandatory in Illinois, including agricultural irrigation.

“This is a new requirement that many of our irrigators may not be familiar with,” said Lauren Lurkins, director of natural and environmental resources, Illinois Farm Bureau. “Under the amended law, irrigators were given five years to comply.

Irrigators must report their water usage for the first time by the end of the 2015 calendar year, and we’ve been working with the ISWS to provide our farmers with all the options and information possible.”

Under the amended law, high capacity irrigators are required to report their water use from both wells and surface water intakes, as well as the location of each well and intake.

Irrigators may either provide an actual number of gallons pumped, if they’re using a flow meter, or estimate their water withdrawals using a method approved by the ISWS. All reporting forms, as well as water withdrawal estimation methods, can be found on the ISWS website. A handbook with additional information and guidance also can be found on the website.

Additionally, the ISWS will allow both individual and aggregate water reporting. For more information on reporting water use in the aggregate, contact your county Farm Bureau.

Tonica Fire fights field fire TONICA — At 3:57 p.m. Thursday, Oct.1 5, the Leonore Fire Department and Tonica Fire Department were called out for a field fire located at 968 North 1850th Road. The command officer called for additional resources because of the large volume of smoke. The MABAS (Mutual Aid Box Alarm) system was activated and pumpers, tenders, brush trucks, ATVs and manpower responded from Leonore, Tonica, Standard, Cedar Point, Lostant, Utica, Oglesby and Grand Ridge. The Tonica Fire Department ambulance was on scene providing firefighter rehab.

Two farmers in the area assisted fire suppression efforts by utilizing their tractors and disks to create a fire break around the burn area. An estimated 70 acres of crop residue in the harvested field was burned. The fire was stopped before it reached any standing crops.

The fire started after a crop bailer developed a mechanical problem which created excessive heat and sparks causing cornstalks to catch fire. With the winds blowing between 30 and 40 miles per hour, the fire spread quickly. Fire departments cleared the scene in about two hours. There were no injuries and no estimate of property loss at this time.

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sion that drives their work and the role models who inspired them.

Gustafson spoke about how her parents’ public service was a model for her volunteer work. She said they showed it was just a way of life. Through volunteering, she said she’s learned having a vision and building a team is only the beginning of accomplishing a community project. She also recognized how families and spouses are also an important part to public service as they provide the support in those trying to achieve their dreams.

Through tears, a humbled Linder also thanked her family and friends for their support in her volunteering and fundraising, which has been an important part of her life. Linder talked about the nurse she had when going through cancer, and how she inspired her to put her own foot in the door in becoming a volunteer nurse in the cancer ward. Linder said she knew she could help people with her ability to connect with those going down the same journey she once found

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The Illinois Valley Entrepreneurial Opportunities class from LaSalle-Peru High School stands with Carus’ Will Klein (far left) and Kevin Donnell (far right) during a plant tour in LaSalle.

Carus helps prepare for the future LASALLE — The first Friday in October is recognized internationally as Manufacturing Day, a time when companies across North America open their doors to show young people career opportunities in modern manufacturing – and to address a looming challenge facing the nation’s economy.

Locally, Carus Corporation marked the occasion by hosting aspiring entrepreneurs at the company’s LaSalle manufacturing facility. The Illinois Valley Entrepreneurial Opportunities class from LaSalle-Peru Township High School (LPHS) geared up for a plant tour in what’s becoming an annual outing.

Manufacturing Day creators, including employers and industry associations across North America, predict 3.5 million manufacturing jobs will open in the next decade, and a growing skills gap could leave 2 million of them unfilled. Carus is part of a growing group of manufacturers helping to prepare young people to take advantage of these career opportunities.

Manufacturing Day kicked off Carus’ busiest month for educational outreach. National Chemistry Week is just herself.

Pappas credited God for finding her own direction to serve people and conquer the things she once had hesitation about regarding what she could achieve. She said through becoming a nurse, it helped her fill the service to people she wanted to accomplish. Pappas talked about the path that led her to volunteering for the women and babies at the local women’s health clinic in Mendota Rezin talked about her first experience of getting to sit on the floor in the Illinois Senate and hearing the legislation being acted on during her visit. She said it was there her light bulb came on and her experience drove her to change her career to public policy. Rezin also talked about the importance of connecting with the next generation. She shared about the high school internship project her office has worked on that introduces students to local careers that could allow them to stay in the Illinois Valley and raise a family.

Sabotta, a 90-year-old women who raised 14 children of her own and one stepson, shared some of her greatest highlights in life, including those she experienced when growing

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Carus will celebrate National Chemistry Week during the last week of October by visiting several local middle schools with a collection of science “experiments” showcasing lights, colors, sounds and steam created through chemistry. Carus also participates in the Illinois Chemical Education Foundation’s annual Careers Conference this month, bringing their science show to Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry for more than 2,000 Chicagoland students.

Founded in LaSalle in 1915, Carus produces and supplies specialty chemistries, technologies, and services for water treatment, soil remediation and air purification. Carus is a member of the American Chemistry Council and actively participates in the industry’s award-winning Responsible Care initiative, sharing a common commitment to improve environmental, health, safety and security performance. up in England during wartime. She talked about her volunteer work with the Red Cross and the many fun journeys that motivated her to continue her volunteerism. She also shared when she met her American husband during the war and the voyage she faced when coming to American by ship.

Wamhoff, who serves as Bureau County coroner, told about her own experience with her brother’s death from a car accident and the hardship her family faced when trying to find answers to the accident. She also shared her experience of trying to be an ambulance personnel in LaMoille during a time when women didn’t do the job. It took much convincing, but eventually she became the first female ambulance personnel in LaMoille. The career led her to also becoming the first female deputy coroner of Bureau County, which she said took 10 months of convincing the county board before she was given the responsibility. Wamhoff said her job doesn’t just deal with death, but also preventing death, which she does through her work with CPASA in trying to prevent prescription pills from ending up in places they shouldn’t be, especially the hands of those who could overdose.

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Tonica Village Board hears from auditor

By Zachary J. Pratt news@tonicanews.com

TONICA — At its meeting on Monday, Oct. 19, the Tonica Village Board received an update from an outside auditor.

Carrie Echols of Echols and Associates came to provide statements as of the end of April 2015. Much of what she told the board was standard language and procedure, reminders of their responsibilities as trustees.

“I don’t have large deficiencies to bring you at all,” Echols said.

Echols said making the water and sewer receipts separate is “highly recommended.” She commended the board on their work in this area.

“They’re making great strides in that direction,” Echols said.

Another recommendation was that the board members see the receipt tickets. “I want you to know what you are being charged for,” Echols said. “You should see that.”

Part of the reason for this request is that, once the board accepts making a payment, it has agreed to everything it is being charged for.

During the report, Echols mentioned the total net value as being $3.2 million, up from $2.8 million the year prior.

According to Echols, the water and sewer fund contained $74,000 at the end of the year. “Much, much better than the year before,” Echols said.

She was pleased with the board’s general fund. “I am always striving to see at least half of your balance in general funds, and we’re over half,” Echols said. “That’s pretty good.”

In other news: • The empty seat at the board has been filled by Ron Sons, who was sworn in at the meeting. Sons, who has been a member of the board in the past, agreed to fill in for the time left in the position.

• Bob Folty, a trustee present at the meeting, suggested the possibility of commending residents who take care of their property. He decided that, since the board often has to discuss properties which are in such poor shape they break regulations, it would be nice to recognize when people do a good job.

“Maybe even put something on

the website each month recognizing somebody,” Folty said. This was confirmed as a possibility.

Kevin Sluder, village president, agreed these residents are doing well.

“Thank you for the way you have helped Tonica look better,” Sluder said.

• “The new police car is in,” Sluder said. It is not striped yet, and Sluder likes its current appearance: “I almost don’t want it striped.” The plan is still to put stripes on it, as was discussed previously.

The board had to make an action of signing for loan documents for the police car, so the action could go in the minutes.

• The board approved an application for Zachary Pinter to be part of the fire department.

• The paint on the water tower keeps flaking. The current theory is that this is because of a primer issue.

Jack Kusek, village engineer, said he will look into it.

• The board discussed hours for Halloween and settled on 5 to 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 31.

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Tonica students help clean up Tonica Grade School students help clean up the community. In addition to cleaning up, Tonica Grade School children can also take part in the school’s mentoring program. See picture on Page 5.

‘Tales of Terror!’ at IVCC Performance planned for Oct. 30 OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College’s theatre department will present “Tales of Terror!” at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, in the Cultural Centre.

Under direction of Don Grant Zellmer, “Tales of Terror!” is an evening of urban legends and classic horror stories brought to life by the cast of storytellers made up of students, faculty, staff and community members.

“We’ve incorporated all the best elements of storytelling, and created a terrifying and spooky atmosphere with mood lighting, fog, blacklights and sound effects,” Zellmer said.

“All this brings the storyteller’s tales to life even more, and also makes

this a theatrical event – perfect for the witching season.”

In addition to the individual ghost and horror stories, the cast performs unsettling group segments, such as two-sentence horror stories. “And yes,” added Zellmer, “for one performance piece, we’re using an actual coffin.”

Local professional storyteller Tricia Kelly has been working with IVCC students on their storytelling craft and will bring her brand of eerie storytelling to the stage with the cast.

“We are honored to work with Tricia and are grateful to have the opportunity for our students to learn this art form,” said theatre director David Kuester.

The IVCC Show Choir will perform throughout the show under the direction and choreography of

Zellmer. They dance as zombies in “Thriller” and glow-in-the-dark ghosts in a novelty number, but a new segment has been added this season, “Canivale Macabre,” a vintage freak show that segues into the terrifying showcase of the oddities and finishes with a crazed clown segment.

The cast includes Karen Lesman and Megan Norlin of LaSalle, Ashley Hurst and Matt Boehm of Peru, Jake Jakielski, Reilly Jaeger and Hillari Behrens of Marseilles, Chelsea Berg of Lostant, Clarissa Gerrard of Dalzell, Kerry Ryan of Princeton, Savanna Sondgeroth of Mendota, and Jay Church and Zach Scarbrough of Bureau.

Admission is $5 or free for IVCC students. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ivcc.edu/theatre or at the door.

LaSalle Public Library hands out books for Halloween LASALLE — On Saturday, Oct. 31, the LaSalle Public Library will welcome children for Halloween. Every child who visits the library between noon and 4:30 p.m. will receive a gift book and a treat surprise. Children can also make an easy Halloween craft. The craft materials will be available from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. while supplies last. The library is located at 305 Marquette St., LaSalle. For more information, call the library at 815-223-2341.

Update on sewer project in Tonica

By Zachary J. Pratt news@tonicanews.com

TONICA — The Tonica Village Board continued discussion of the sewer project at its meeting on Monday, Oct. 19.

Jack Kusek, village engineer, provided an update on the lift station and force main.

“We’re waiting for valves with operators. I told them to send the operators separate from the valves.”

The controllers are not necessary at the moment, but they do need to arrive before the project can be completed.

“The controllers need to be in place before the project is over so we can test them,” Kusek said.

The team has been held back on a previous project over in Peru.

“They’re ready to go,” Kusek said, “but they probably won’t be here until next week.”

The discussion delved into other topics regarding the project. Village president Kevin Sluder was not certain about potential issues with where boring would occur.

“I’m not sure how the boring would kill the tree, even if they hit a root,” Sluder said.

Kusek also brought forth a pay request for more materials.

“Basically, it’s $7,650,” Kusek said. “What has been spent so far is on materials.”

Bob Folty, trustee, took the opportunity to ask what Kusek thought might be the largest contributing factor for the project’s overall projected price

increase.

“Materials have taken a jump in price,” Kusek said.

“I know that concrete has taken a big jump in price.”

In addition to the material costs, Kusek also said, “Labor’s gone up.”

Also in relation to the sewer project, Bob Steele, village attorney, presented an ordinance to authorize issuing up to $2,760,000 in revenue bonds for the sewer project.

“We need to pass this so we can go forward with the USDA loan,” Sluder said.

In other news, Marc Lemrise has been working toward taking care of shrubbery issues, which includes progress on the bridge situation.

“It was pathetic,” Lemrise said, referring to the state of a bridge. “Those bushes just sneak up on you.”

The foot bridge on Peru Street, which Lemrise mentioned as being referred to as “the bridge to nowhere,” has been taken care of as well.

“You couldn’t really clean up underneath it,” Lemrise said. “It’s out of there.”

Lemrise mentioned an upcoming seminar on Friday, Oct. 30, for calculating water loss.

Some local areas have been prepared for upcoming weather.

“The park is winterized,” Lemrise said. “I don’t think anything would have been frozen or broken over the weekend. It didn’t get that cold.”

He also mentioned that the park remains open for business.

Open burn ban TONICA — Tonica Fire Chief Alan Stremlau has issued an open burning ban as of Friday, Oct. 16, because of the current dry weather. The ban covers all open burning throughout the response area of the Tonica Fire Department. This includes all

trash, recreational fires, bonfires and yard waste fires. No one is to engage in open burning unless they are specifically permitted to do so by the fire chief. This burn ban is in effect until the conditions are no longer a danger to life or nearby property.

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

Sunday, Oct. 25. Tickets are $7 for adults, $4 for children age 6 to 11 and

free for children under 5.

The menu includes chili, soup, sandwich, dessert and drinks. Carryouts are available.

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Bridges Senior Center events Oct. 26 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 10 a.m., Sewing Circle; 12:45 p.m., Bingo; 1:30 p.m., open cards.

Oct. 27 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 10 a.m., Soldier’s Angels; 10:15 a.m., Eating Smart-Being Active.

Oct. 28 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit. Oct. 29 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 12:45 p.m., Bingo; 1:30 p.m., open cards.

Oct. 30 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 1 p.m., open Wii bowling.

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

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Menus and Activities steamed broccoli, fruit, chips, milk.

Lostant Grade School Oct. 27 — Cheese or pepperoni

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Tonica Grade School students give a helping hand Two Tonica Grade School children take part in the school’s mentoring program. Tonica Grade School children do more than help classmates — they also help clean up the community. See picture on Page 4.

Driver safety class will be Nov. 3-4 OGLESBY — An AARP Driver Safety Program will be presented Tuesday, Nov. 3, and Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the IVCC Truck Driver Training Center, Building H on east campus, with parking in Lot 7.

The classroom driver refresher course is designed especially for drivers age 50 and over.

The program aims to help

community members retain their driving competency. Participants will learn driving strategies, understand the effects of aging on driving, reduce the chance of having an accident and know when to retire from driving.

At the completion of this course, students will receive a certificate that can be presented to their

automobile insurance holder that may entitle them to a discount. There is a $15 fee for AARP members (with AARP membership card) and a $20 fee for non-members, payable at the class. Participants should arrive 15 minutes early for the first day of class.

To register, call 815-2240427.

Breakfast Oct. 26 — Toaster pastry and string cheese, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice.

Oct. 27 — Breakfast toast, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice.

Oct. 28 — French toast and syrup, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice.

Oct. 29 — Sausage, egg and cheese muffin, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice.

Oct. 30 — Banana nut muffin, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice.

Lunch Oct. 26 — Nachos and cheese, cauliflower and broccoli, fruit cocktail, milk.

Oct. 27 — Cheeseburger, macaroni, peas, oranges, milk.

Oct. 28 — Ham and cheese sandwich, chips, jicama sticks, ranch, applesauce, milk.

Oct. 29 — Turkey, baked potato, corn on the cob, oranges, milk.

Oct. 30 — Tacos with lettuce, tomato and cheese, green beans, peaches, milk.

Tonica Grade School Breakfast Oct. 26 — Bagel or cream cheese or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Oct. 27— Pancake and sausage on a stick and syrup or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Oct. 28 — Scrambled eggs or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Oct. 29 — Sausage, egg and cheese tortilla and syrup or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Oct. 30 — Cinnamon rolls or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Lunch Oct. 26 — Sloppy joe meat on bun,

cheese stuffed crust pizza, fruit, shredded lettuce and salad dressings, milk.

Oct. 28 — Chili, bread bowl, cheese cup and crackers or peanut butter and jelly sandwich, green beans, fruit, cookie, milk.

Oct. 29 — Baked potato, diced ham, cheese cup or peanut butter and jelly sandwich, banana bread, fruit/veggie bar, milk.

Oct. 30 — Spooky chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, fruit, gelatin with Cool Whip, milk.

Putnam County Community Center Oct. 26 — Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, green bean casserole, peaches, wheat bread.

Oct. 27 — Chicken strips, mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, pineapple, rolls and butter, dessert.

Oct. 28 — Turkey wrap with bacon, lettuce, tomato and cheese, hash browns, green beans, pineapple.

Oct. 29 — Tomato basil soup, grilled cheese on wheat, pea salad, applesauce, pumpkin squares.

Oct. 30 — Baked fish, baked potato, mixed vegetables, bread and butter, mandarin oranges.

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- 200 Employment 232 • Business Opportunities ********** 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.

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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.

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999 • Legal Notices ORDINANCE 575 AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CORPORATE PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE OF TONICA, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON THE 1ST DAY OF MAY, A.D. 2015 AND ENDING ON THE 30TH DAY OF APRIL, A.D. 2016 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Tonica, Illinois: SECTION I:

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That the following sums or so much thereof as may be authorized by law, be and the same are hereby appropriated for the corporate purposes of the Village of Tonica, Illinois, as hereinafter specified, for the fiscal year commencing on the 1st day of May, A.D., 2015 and ending on the 30th day of April, A.D., 2016.

Administrative Expense Legal fees $12,000.00 Liability/Comp Insurance $25,000.00 Disability Insurance $1,200.00 Health insurance $12,000.00 Office supplies $3,000.00 Legal advertising $500.00 Village officers’ expense $1,000.00 Dues $1,000.00 Audit $5,000.00 Equipment $500.00 Donations $250.00 Telephone $6,000.00 Purchase services Support Services $550.00 Website $150.00 Tonica Fest $5,000.00 Village Officers’ Salaries Clerk $6,000.00 President $2,400.00 Treasurer $6,000.00 Trustees $4,700.00 Payroll Expenses $25,000.00 IMRF Co. Match $10,000.00 Other administrative $1,000.00 Engineering $5,000.00 Total Administrative $133,250.00 Park Facilities Park Maintenance $1,000.00 Park Other $2,000.00 Total Park Facilities $3,000.00 Police Police Administrative $500.00 Police Legal Fees $1,000.00 Police Auto $30,000.00 Police Equipment $1,000.00 Police Supplies $600.00 Police Telephone $500.00 Police wages $35,000.00 Total Police $68,600.00 Public Buildings & Grounds Bldg & Grnds other $2,000.00 Repair & Maintenance $15,000.00 Mowing $6,000.00 Utilities $5,000.00 Salaries $12,000.00 Total Buildings & Grounds $40,000.00 Streets and Alleys Truck Loan $6,180.00 Street Lighting $16,000.00 Engineering $5,000.00 Salaries $10,000.00 Streets Contract work $20,000.00 Streets Equipment $12,000.00 Uniforms $600.00 Streets Fuel $7,000.00 Streets Maintenance Materials $5,000.00 Sidewalk fund $2,000.00 Streets Telephone $1,000.00 Streets Truck expense $5,000.00 Streets Other expense $500.00 Total Streets and Alleys $90,280.00 Total General Fund $335,130.00 MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND MFT ENGINEERING $3,000.00 MFT Repairs, street & alley $25,000.00 Total MFT Fund $28,000.00 SPECIAL TAX ALLOCATION FUND (TIF) Private Development Contracts $75,000.00 Engineering $50,000.00 Legal fees $7,500.00 Administrative $500.00 Public Projects $100,000.00 Taxing Districts Reimbursement $200,000.00 Total TIF $433,000.00 WATER AND SEWERAGE FUND W/S Legal Advertising $500.00 W/S Legal fees $15,000.00 W/S Postage $2,500.00 W/S Billing $500.00 W/S Continuing Education $1,500.00 W/S Engineering $175,000.00 W/S Equipment $6,000.00 W/S Other Expense $5,000.00 W/S Administrative $800.00 Scavenger collection expense $40,000.00 Scavenger Stickers $250.00 Sewer Operations/Maintenance $12,000.00 Sewer treatment supplies $4,000.00 W/S Contractual fees $20,000.00 W/S Capital Improvements/WWTP $3,500,000.00 W/S Dues $150.00 W/S Improvements $7,500.00 W/S Interest $35,000.00 W/S Laboratory $4,000.00 W/S Locates $200.00 W/S Other salaries $30,000.00 W/S Supt salary $53,000.00 W/S Utilities $35,000.00 Water Operations/Maintenance $10,000.00 Water treatment supplies $2,000.00 Water/Sewer Oper & Maint - Other $3,500.00 W/S Certification $2,500.00 Total Water/Sewer $3,965,900.00 2000 Alternate Bond Fund Interest $7,000.00

Principal $15,000.00 Total 2000 Alternate Bond Fund $22,000.00 2008 Alternate Bond Fund Interest $32,000.00 Principal $20,000.00 Total 2008 Alternate Bond Fund $52,000.00 Total General Fund $335,130.00 Total MFT Fund $28,000.00 Total TIF $433,000.00 Total Water/Sewer $3,965,900.00 Total 2000 Alternate Bond Fund $22,000.00 Total 2008 Alternate Bond Fund $52,000.00 $4,836,030.00 SECTION 2: That said several sums of money are hereby appropriated from monies received by said Village and anticipated to be received in the fiscal year as follows: Balance on hand as of May 1, 2015 General Fund Balance $214,766.00 TIF Fund balance $778,096.00 Motor Fuel Tax Fund Balance $70,632.00 W/S Fund Balance $(64,801.00) Revenue Video tax $3,500.00 Building Permits $125.00 Donations $1,500.00 Fines $1,500.00 Drug Enforcement $500.00 Vehicle Fund $500.00 Franchise Fees $3,000.00 Grants/bonds/Loans $3,500,000.00 Interest $350.00 Liquor Licenses $600.00 MFT Fund Interest $25.00 Motor Fuel Tax $25,000.00 Permits $500.00 Personal Property Repl Tax $1,500.00 Real Estate Taxes $160,000.00 Sales Tax $45,000.00 State Income Tax $75,000.00 State Use Tax $15,000.00 Stock Dividend $275.00 TIF district real estate taxes $310,000.00 TIF Fund Interest $1,000.00 W/S Combined Revenue $250,000.00 W/S Interest income $150.00 Total Revenue $5,393,718.00 $557,688.00 SECTION 3: That any unexpended balance of any items of any appropriation made by this Ordinance may be expended in making up any insufficiency in any other item of appropriation made by this Ordinance SECTION 4: This Appropriation Ordinance is adopted pursuant to procedures set forth in the Illinois Municipal Code, provided any limitations in the Illinois Municipal Code in conflict with this Ordinance shall not be applicable to this Ordinance, pursuant to Section 6 of Article VII of the Constitution of the State of Illinois.

SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and due publication, in accordance with the law.

ADOPTED THIS 21st day of September, 2015, pursuant to a roll call vote of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tonica, LaSalle County, Illinois, as follows: Ford Aye Foltynewicz Aye Supan Aye Kreiser Aye Wiesbrock Aye Approved by the Village President of the Village of Tonica, La Salle County, Illinois, this 21st day of September 2015 President:Kevin Sluder ATTEST: Village Clerk Heather Sherman Published in the Tonica News Oct. 23, 2015.

for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016 and the same has been conveniently available for public inspection for at least thirty (30) days prior to final action thereon; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held as to such Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance on September 30, 2015 notice of which was given at least thirty (30) days prior thereto by publishing notice thereof in the Tonica News, a newspaper of general circulation in the Lostant Community Library District and the notice appeared in said newspaper on August 28, 2015.

WHEREAS, all other legal requirements have been duly complied with by the Board of Trustees of the Lostant Community Library District; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD- OF TRUSTEES OF THE LOSTANT COMMUNITY LIBRARY DISTRICT, IN THE COUNTY OF LA SALLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: That the following sums, or so much thereof as by law may be authorized, be and the same are hereby budgeted, set aside and appropriated for all Corporate Library Purposes for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016 and the objects and purposes for which said appropriations are made, and the amounts thereby appropriated for such purposes are as follows; towit: GENERAL LIBRARY TAXES AND REVENUE FOR GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSES: 1. For salaries $ 22,000.00 2. For library materials (including books, software, tapes and periodicals) $ 5,000.00 3 For children’s programs $ 1,500.00 4. For utilities $ 3,000.00 5. For postage and supplies $ 500.00 6. Office supplies and equipment $ 5,000.00 7. For programs/special events $ 1,000.00 8. For furniture $ 2,500.00 9. For bond and insurance premium $ 3,000.00 10. For legal fees $ 1,000.00 11. For audit and accountant’s fee $ 2,500.00 12. For building maintenance and improvements $ 7,500.00 13. For continuing education $ 1,500.00 14. For contingencies $ 1,000.00 15. For Special Reserve Fund (75 ILCS 16/50-50) $ 58,688.04 TOTAL $ 115,388.04 Appropriated for the foregoing expenses from projected cash on hand June 30, 2014 $ 87,388.04 Appropriated for the foregoing expenses from miscellaneous gifts and donations $ 500.00 Appropriated for the foregoing expenses from the income of interest $ 500.00 Appropriated for the foregoing expenses from special purpose grants $ 1,200.00 Appropriated for the foregoing expenses from the income of photocopy and miscellaneous $ 100.00 Appropriated for the foregoing expenses from the tax for General Library purposes $ 26,000.00 Estimated cash expected to be on hand June 30, 2016 $ -0Section 2: Any unexpended balances in the General Library Fund, appropriations will be deposited into the Special Reserve Fund pursuant to a plan in accordance with Chapter 75, Illinois Compiled Statutes, Section 16/40-50.

Section 3: The Secretary of the Lostant Community Library District is hereby authorized and directed to have this Ordinance published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation within this library district.

Section 4: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law.

Passed by the Board of Trustees of the Lostant Community Library District and approved by the President thereof this 30th day of September 2015 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF LOSTANT COMMUNITY LIBRARY DISTRICT By: Debra L Brewer, President ATTEST: Norma Lightle, Secretary Published in the Tonica News Oct. 23, 2015.

ORDINANCE NO 15-16 1 ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING THE FIRST DAY OF JULY, 2015 AND ENDING THE 30TH DAY OF JUNE 2016 WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees of the Lostant Community Library District, of the County of LaSalle, State of Illinois, has prepared or caused to be prepared a tentative form of the Annual Budget and Appropriation for said Library District

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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, 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.

hold its annual hearing on its 2015-2016 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance on Monday, November 23rd, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lostant Fire House, 101 East First Street, Lostant, Illinois. Copies of the proposed Budget and Appropriation Ordinance are available for inspection at the Lostant Firehouse, the Illini State Bank of

Lostant, and the Lostant Post Office.

Published in the Tonica News Oct. 23, 30 and Nov. 6, 2015.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE The Lostant Fire Protection District Board of Trustees will

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