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Not as good as it sounds ... Illinois Policy Institute releases labor report By Dave Cook

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On Nov. 20 the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics released the economic and unemployment statistics for the states. The Illinois Policy Institute, a nonpartisan research and education organization, has headlined its’ press release to say the report shows Illinois is beginning to keep pace with neighbor state job growth. However, a closer look at the num-

bers show the state is still far behind the rest of the Midwest, and its’ economic condition is far from favorable. The figures which are being shown as a positive sign are from October, when Illinois added 14,100 payroll jobs on net, which brings the total job growth for 2015 to 20,200 new jobs. According to the release, Illinois’ manufacturing district, which is an important indicator of the economic health of the middle class, lost 1,900 jobs in

October and 14,100 in 2015. Illinois has the worst loss of manufacturing jobs in the region for October and the year overall. “Although it’s only one month, this is a positive sign for the state that has had the slowest recovery from the Great Recession in the country. However, Illinois’ manufacturing and blue-collar industries are continuing to fall dangerously behind its neighbors. Illinois’ inability to keep manufacturers in our state is devastating areas around Illinois where families

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On target State announces the first weekend of firearm deer season totals By Dave Cook

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So far, 2015 has been a good year for deer hunters in Illinois. According to an Illinois Department of Natural Resources report released on Nov. 24, hunters took a preliminary total of 57,968 deer during the opening weekend of the state’s firearm deer season on Nov. 20-22. During the same period in 2014, hunters took 51,830 deer or 6,138 less than this year. Hunters in Bureau County successfully downed 714 deer, 38 more than the 2014 opening weekend total of 676. Putnam County hunters bagged 12 more deer this year than last with an opening weekend total of 252. In LaSalle County, 547

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The first weekend of deer season saw hunters harvest more deer than they did in 2014. The second round of deer hunting is set for Dec. 3 through Dec. 6.

Are you ready for Old Man Winter?

Emergency Management officials, National Weather Service encourage winter preparedness

SPRINGFIELD – While the winter of 2015-16 is expected to be milder thanks to the effects of El Nino, its unlikely Illinois will completely avoid the cold temperatures, snow and ice that define Midwestern winters. To help people prepare for potentially dangerous winter weather, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), the National Weather Service (NWS) and local emergency management agencies are highlighting winter weather preparedness. “There hasn’t been a winter in Illinois without at least one winter storm in the past century,” said Vol. 141 No. 52 One Section - 8 Pages

IEMA Director James K. Joseph. “Right now, before that first snowstorm or ice event, is the perfect time to prepare yourself, your home and your car for winter.” Joseph said that includes checking and restocking vehicle emergency supply kits, which should include items such as: • Blankets or sleeping bags • Flashlight with extra batteries • First aid kit • Non-perishable snack food • Water • Sand or cat litter • Shovel • Booster cables • Cell phone charger “Despite winter outlooks indicating mild and less

snowy conditions in Illinois this coming winter, don’t let your guard down,” said Chris Miller, warning coordination meteorologist with the NWS office in Lincoln. “We can still expect cold temperatures, snow and ice, which will impact travelers. In fact, minor accumulations of snow or ice can be just as dangerous for drivers as major winter storms, so they need to adjust their driving accordingly.” IEMA, the NWS and the American Red Cross developed a winter weather preparedness guide that covers winter weather terms and tips for staying safe at home, in the car and at school. The guide is available on the Ready Illinois website at www.Ready.Illinois. gov. Winter weather preparedness tips also will be posted on the Ready Illinois Facebook and Twitter pages.

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Santa to pose for ‘paw-some’ pictures at Peru Mall

Where in the world is The Tonica News? Are you planning a vacation or holiday trip? Don’t forget to take along a copy of the The Tonica News. Once you get to your destination, have someone snap a photo of you holding the newspaper, and then send the photo to us along with pertinent information about who is in the photo and where you are. We’ll be happy to share your photo with other Tonica News readers, your friends, family and neighbors. Email your photo and information to news@tonicanews.com. You can also drop it by our office in Tonica.

PERU — It’s one of those rules our pets agree upon when they have those no-humans-allowed meetings while we’re at work: When you see a camera aimed at you, do not sit still. Wiggle, squirm, roughhouse, pant, jump – any movement will do. But all pets joining Santa at Peru Mall for a holiday “pawsome” picture will be on their best behavior. Santa will be available to pose with pets and their humans from 4 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 8, Dec. 15 and Dec. 22 at his holiday home located in center court. No appointments needed. To ensure event success, Santa has a few requests. Owners and pets must enter and exit through the Bergner’s east parking lot doors near Marshall’s. All animals must be on a leash or in a carrier, and no pets will be allowed beyond the Santa set. Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. While visiting Santa is free, professional, stateof-the-art digital photography packages are available to capture Santa visitation moments. All photos are viewable immediately and photo packages are available. Santa will be in residence at Peru Mall until Dec. 24.

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rely on these blue-collar jobs to survive. It is always a positive sign to see job growth in the state, but Illinois lawmakers should be looking at what policies can improve jobs across the economic spectrum, not just for white-collar service jobs,” said Michael Lucci, vice president of policy at the Illinois Policy Institute. Compared to the overall growth of 20,200 jobs which Illinois has gained so far this year, Indiana gained 45,100; Michigan gained 59,300; Ohio gained 58,400; and Wisconsin gained 36,900. The manufacturing job growth report for the region shows Indiana has gained 10,900 manufacturing jobs so far this year; Michigan has gained 17,100; Ohio has gained 13,500 and Wisconsin has gained 3,700. By comparison, Illinois has lost 14,100 manufacturing jobs so far this year. The state’s unemployment rate remained at 5.4 percent for October. Illinois has lost manufacturing jobs during every month but one in 2015 and is the state in the Midwest which has lost the most manufacturing jobs in 2015. Illinois has 67,000 fewer jobs than it did before the recession began in 2008. According to the report, Illinois is home to the worst economic recovery of any state in the country.

LaSalle County Sheriff’s At 7:10 a.m. Nov. 21, Ryan J. Scott, 26, of Oglesby reported to LaSalle County deputies he slid off the icy roadway in the area of 2347 East 5th Road in Eden Township. Scott was uninjured.

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Area hunters had a good first go-around with deer hunting this year. Hunters in Bureau, Putnam and LaSalle counties each surpassed last year’s totals, as did hunters across the entire state.

Deer From Page 1 deer were dropped, seven more than the 2014 opening weekend total of 540. The second part of the Illinois firearm deer season is Dec. 3-6. Other upcoming deer hunting opportunities include: • Muzzle-loader only deer season on Dec. 11-13. • Late winter antler-less only and

CWD deer season (first segment), in select counties only, from Dec. 31 to Jan. 3. • Late winter antler-less only and CWD deer season (second segment), in select counties only, Jan. 15-17. • Archery deer season continues through Jan. 17 (closed Dec. 3-6 in counties open for firearm deer season). For more details on deer hunting, open counties and more information, visit www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/ deer.

IVAC announces annual dinner UTICA — The 104th Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development (IVAC) annual dinner will be Tuesday, Dec. 8, at the Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center. The event will begin with a cash bar at 5:30 p.m., followed by recognition and dinner at 7 p.m. Reservations for the dinner, which is open to the public, can be made by calling the IVAC office at 815-223-0227 or at ivaced.org. The cost of the dinner is $35 per person.

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Seniors reminded to review Medicare coverage SPRING VALLEY — In effort to remind older residents about the approaching deadline to change Medicare plans, state Rep. Frank Mautino is encouraging residents who feel their Medicare coverage is not meeting their needs to review their options by Monday, Dec. 7, and make desired changes. “It’s important for seniors to review their Medicare Advantage plans and supplemental prescription drug coverage annually to ensure they are enrolled in the plan that is serving them the best,” Mautino said. “While Medicare is a federal program, I want

to make sure residents are aware of the annual open enrollment period and take advantage of this time to consider making changes.” Medicare recipients can only make changes to their plans during the Medicare Open Enrollment period, which ends Monday, Dec. 7. Individuals receiving Medicare can change to a Medicare Advantage Plan as well as add supplemental insurance which covers prescription drugs. Individuals who are satisfied with their current Medicare coverage do not need to take any action. To compare plans, residents can go to

www.medicare.gov to see a list of plans and make comparisons based on providers available in their community. Questions about coverage options can be answered 24/7 by calling 800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227). “I encourage seniors living on a fixed income to compare plans to see if they can save money by making changes to their plan,” Mautino said. “While Medicare coverage may not be the most exciting conversation to have over Thanksgiving, finding a cheaper plan now can save older residents thousands of dollars in healthcare costs.”

Kinzinger seeks re-election OTTAWA — Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) announced he has filed his primary petitions with nearly double the signatures required to run for re-election in the 16th District of Illinois. “I have been honored to serve the constituents of the Illinois 16th Dis-

trict, and am pleased to announce I am seeking re-election,” said Kinzinger. “I’d like to thank all of the supporters from across the district who have signed and circulated my petitions for re-election, who agree it is time to Renew America. Since I was first elected, I have sought to pro-

vide servant leadership in Washington, D.C., and be a voice for the people back home. I will continue to work tirelessly for the families of Illinois, fight against government largess and incompetency, and provide the highest level of constituent service.” Kinzinger was first

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Anna Lambert TONICA — Anna Lou Lambert, 90, of Tonica died at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, surrounded by her family. Anna Lou was born in rural Lostant on Sept. 9, 1925, to Rollin Foster and Margaret Fay (Lenox) Hartenbower. She married Edward R. “Ted” Lambert in Tonica on May 24, 1946. She graduated from Tonica High School in 1943. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Granville. Anna Lambert Our “Annie” was a lady of elegance and fun times. She lived a full wonderful life and was very fortunate to have known many people and to have loved and been loved by many. She is survived by her husband, Edward “Ted” Lambert; two daughters, Lynn Lambert (Richard Koehler) and Valerie (Antonio) Scalora; one son, Scott (LeAnn) Lambert; five grandchildren, Jafar Koehler, Chad (Kathy) Lambert, Natalie (Kevin) Revels, Adriana (Brian) Howe and Giovanni (Summer) Scalora; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Mary Lee; her brother, Hank; and her honorary son, Doug Holland. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, in Sacred Heart Church in Granville with the Rev. Pat DeMeulemeester and the Rev. Duane LeClercq officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Tonica. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, in the Hurst Funeral Home in Tonica. Additional visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the church. Memorials may be directed to the Tonica Fire and Ambulance Department. Online condolences may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.hurstfuneralhomes.com.

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elected to Congress in 2010 and serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee where he has worked to revitalize American manufacturing. He also served on the Foreign Affairs Committee in the 113th Congress and continues to be a leader on international and defense issues.

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The Editorial Page The Tonica News Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

Publisher

Editor

Santa expands racket into November First, let me proclaim I’m not anti-Christmas. I’m not a Grinch or a Scrooge, and I don’t think I’ve ever said “Bah, humbug!”... No, I can’t recall having ever said that. I kind of like it though; maybe I’ll start. While not anti-Christmas, I’m not pro-Christmas either. I appreciate the tradition and sentiments at the core of the holidays, but they’ve been brushed aside in a rush of commercialism. Each year, and I think most agree they’ve noticed the Dave trend, the pressure Cook of the yuletide season seems to begin COMMENTARY earlier than the year before. This year I noticed the first Christmas items on display the day after Labor Day. That’s 109 days. Three months and 18 days of intensifying holiday cheer. No wonder people get burned out and are happy when it’s over. You can read more articles and hear more people talking about the unpleasantness of it all rather than any joy it brings. Before I forget, I sympathize with retail employees who are forced day after agonizing day to listen to the same dozen Christmas songs repeated endlessly over their store’s speakers. I dislike it as a customer I can only imagine the mental state of the employees by the time the New Year arrives. Thanksgiving, a day during which we’re supposed to give thanks for all we have in life, has been turned into a day where we see the worst of consumers. A family dinner isn’t nearly as valuable to the stock market as frenzied shopping. There are a few nice mentions of food drives and free dinners, and of course many will gather with their families, but the main focus has now become about how much money is saved and how much is spent. Hurry up and finish eating, so we can go stand in a crowd outside a store and save 25 percent. It’s about what must be bought to make everyone happy and who is offering free shipping. People go into debt chasing their version of a perfect holiday fantasy. The more you buy, the happier you and your family will be. Christmas has become a bill due by Dec. 25. Cities are beginning their Christmas promotions and lighting their trees well before Thanksgiving. You can buy real trees in mid-November. We can no longer wait for Black Friday. It used to be about family, pilgrims and turkey, but Santa openly walks the November streets and he and his gang have muscled Tom Turkey into the background. November is Santa’s month now. I enjoy the holiday atmosphere, just not so early. People seem genuinely more cheerful as Christmas gets close, and that’s nice. I even like Christmas music in small doses. I have a nice collection of old holiday records — Bing, Dean, Elvis, Johnny, Gene and even The Chipmunks are all waiting to provide me with the classic, cheerful melodies of holidays past if the mood strikes me. I don’t decorate for Christmas and haven’t for years. There’s no appeal in decorating for a month and then having to take it down and store it for the remaining 11. There’s more than enough work around the house as it is. I used to decorate, but after moving here, I found myself sharing a home with a rambunctious pair of very large dogs and more specifically, one wild card of a small dog. A tree would’ve never remained intact until the end of December. But, as the dogs settled and with kids grown, I realized I wasn’t concerned with decorations. I can get my fill of holiday cheer every time I venture out and then peacefully return to my tinsel-free sanctuary. I do struggle with gift giving though. It’s not that I don’t appreciate the feeling of giving a nice gift to someone I care about. I also, like everyone else, enjoy being on the receiving end of a good gift; but where does it stop? Think about how quickly it adds up, not just financially, but even time-wise if you’re admirably making your gifts ... and even that comes with costs. It’s a game that’s expensive to play. Family, friends, co-workers and acquaintances, that’s a large group. I’d love to give them all thoughtful gifts. Even if you follow thrifty recommendations and only allot $10 a gift, you’ll soon find yourself trying to find hundreds of extra dollars in your budget. When I’ve tried to spread it out over several months, it’s still difficult. I often see things which I know certain people

Chasing the perfect holiday When you have eight brothers and sisters, holidays can feel overwhelming, frenzied and a bit crazy at times, especially when you factor in spouses and children running around. As much as I love my family, and I love enjoying Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas Eve at my parents’ house, things tend to get a bit chaotic. Our family has never been a quiet, reserved one — we are loud, quick to laugh and eager to tease each other. I’ve grown accustomed to the noise levels, and I’m one of the main contributors. But every once in a while I find myself longing for the quiet, cozy holiday moments I see in Hallmark movies or commercials. I’ve struggled for years chasing the vision of the perfect holiday — the silent moments sitting by a roaring fireplace, the immaculate, uncluttered house, the perfectly decorated Christmas cookies, the succulent turkey sitting on an impeccably dressed-up table, the helpful children smiling in their holiday clothes without a hair out of place, the married couple still finding time to steal romantic moments during the hectic pace of the holidays, the professionally wrapped gifts under the most beautiful Christmas tree imaginable and the parents waking up looking refreshed on Christmas morning, leisurely enjoying a cup of coffee. I’ve finally wised up and realized — it’s a lie ... it’s all a lie. It’s like Bigfoot or the Chupacabra. Perfect holidays don’t exist, at least in my universe. Here’s what I’ve experienced throughout the years as I chased holiday perfection:

Shannon Serpette COMMENTARY • Quiet moments by the fire: I was so excited when we bought our house almost 11 years ago because it had a fireplace. Soon, at our holiday gatherings, I became chained to it once I realized people thought burning wrapping paper in my fireplace was OK. I would explain to them I would rather avoid toxic fumes in my house. I stayed sweating by the fire, afraid to leave it, knowing I would return from grabbing a snack to find five pounds of wadded up wrapping paper stuffed in there. Then a few years later, my daughter was diagnosed with asthma, and we were told not to use the fireplace anyway. • Turkey dinner: Inevitably at some point during the process of making a holiday feast, I become convinced my turkey is under cooked and will give everyone food poisoning. My turkey always resembles a pin cushion because I feel the need to check every inch of it with a meat thermometer. As I cut the meat, I stare suspiciously at it, as if I can detect bacteria with only my eyes if I focus hard enough. • Immaculate house: My house will never be immaculate. Most days I am grateful for semi-decent. Did I mention I still have my Halloween decorations up, almost three weeks after Halloween ended? That’s how I roll. • Helpful, tidy children: My chil-

dren are pretty helpful if I catch them at the right time. As far as tidy goes, my 8-year-old daughter firmly believes she should not have to brush her hair on days she doesn’t have school. I try not to let this bother me because I’m not eager for the teenage years where she will probably spend way too much time on her appearance. So for now, most weekends and holidays she looks like a child who has been raised by wolves. • Romantic moments: Most days during the holiday season, I am so busy, mentally exhausted and distracted, I don’t think I could pick my husband out of a police line-up, let alone arrange a romantic date without the kids. • Perfectly wrapped gifts: I am one of the worst wrappers known to man. For that matter, I am also one of the worst rappers known to man, if my ill-conceived attempt to sing “Ice Ice Baby” for karaoke one night is any indication. I might be able to do a better job on the wrapping gifts thing if I slowed down. But due to the time crunch of the holidays, I don’t ever see that happening. Who has time to slow down? • Waking up looking refreshed on Christmas morning: If you want to see what I look like on Christmas morning, Google “Nick Nolte mug shot.” A combination of being so exhausted and frazzled does that to me. If I ever break the law, I pray the authorities don’t arrest me on Christmas morning because that photo would be so crazy it would immediately go viral. Tonica News Copy Editor/Staff Writer Shannon Serpette can be reached at sserpette@bcrnews.com.

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Video gambling is the new ‘crack cocaine’ To the Editor, The U.S. National Gambling Impact Study Commission highlighted in its final report electronic gambling machines (EGMs) constituted the new “crack cocaine” for addicting gamblers. The U.S. Congressional Commission concluded any states with EGMs convenient to the public needed to re-criminalize those machines. Modern casino gambling revenues come 90 percent from the video gambling on EGMs — formerly called slot machines The definitive academic study published by Harvard and MIT indicates that near these EGMs, crime increases approximately 10 percent every year — as people lose their resources. Similarly, bankruptcies increase 18 to 42 percent as former consumer spending is lost into the gambling machines. Gambling’s lobbyists allege new tax revenues, but academic studies indicate the costs of the gambling-caused crime, bankruptcies and other new social costs to the taxpayers are at least $3 for every $1 in new tax revenue. In most states the tax revenues are slowly siphoned away from education and teachers and back to gambling’s insiders such as the recent N.Y. Lottery scandal where $1.7 bilwould enjoy and wish I could buy them, but if I’m in a store it means I’m there for a reason, it’s usually more of a pressing matter to get what I need, so I typically stick to the budget ... but I am thinking of you. For a few years, back when I used to travel from home to home for a living, I’d give my long-time customers a small tin of homemade fudge. Every day, from Thanksgiving to Christmas, I’d come home and

lion was allegedly misdirected. Congressional testimony in 2015 noted: “One of the first states to embrace the lottery, riverboat casino, and neighborhood electronic gambling, Illinois has given away at least $35-$100 billion to gambling’s insiders since 1990”— enough money to remedy most of the state’s budget problems, including the state’s $115 billion debt for unfunded liabilities. In Illinois, the taxes on video gambling are openly ridiculed, since revenues go 70 percent to the owners/ operators, only 25 percent to the state treasury, and only 5 percent to the local government. Other states have higher tax percentages as they try to emulate Canada, where virtually all of the revenues go to the Canadian government (minus reasonable management fees to the gambling operators). There are few genuine controls on video gambling. For example, in Illinois the 2009 Illinois Video Gambling Act technically allows Illinois to have more EGMs than exist in Nevada. Beginning EGM installations in 2012, Illinois has quickly expanded to over 21,509 EGMs in convenience locations, including a scuba shop and a flower shop. By comparison, Illinois’ 10 casinos have 11,046 EGMs (and only 274 table games)— with 11,623 seriously addicted gamblers on the self-exclusion list for casinos. Regulation of video gambling on convenience EGMs is problematic, make multiple batches and prepare the tins and batches made the night before for the next day’s deliveries. I did it all on my own, and it was fun, but it was also tiring. No one knew the scope of what I was doing, but I must have delivered hundreds of tins. I’ll never return to that production level, but I’ve been thinking of once again making a few batches here and there. A simple gift of chocolatey goodness, that’s about as far

as exemplified by Judge Aaron Jaffe’s shouting match with Illinois state legislators promoting EGMs and his headline in the Illinois Daily Herald: “State Video Gambling Chief Says ‘Almost Impossible’ To Keep Mob Out.” Jaffe’s sentiments were echoed in the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun-Times, and most Illinois news media — which called for the repeal of the Illinois law authorizing video gambling. Studies confirm student populations are particularly vulnerable to EGM gambling addiction and will get hooked at double the adult addiction rates — creating a larger, expensive, new generation of gambling addicts. Knowledgeably, the college town of Carbondale was one of the first Illinois communities voting in 2009 to ban the EGMs — however, dictating to local government, gambling lobbyists subsequently overturned this ban. EGMs shrink the consumer economy, denigrate quality of life, increase taxes, and stigmatize governments. Governments must change their image, re-criminalize EGMs, and grow the economy to attract new consumer businesses. Otherwise, EGMs and associated gambling proponents will continue to deteriorate local and state economies. Prof. John Kindt, U.S. International Gambling Report Mahomet as I’ll journey into Christmas town. Thanks for reading my little holiday rant. I hope everyone has good times with family and friends; that’s what it’s all about, not shopping. And, in keeping with current holiday trends, I’d also like to be the first to wish you all a Happy Valentine’s Day. Tonica News Staff Writer Dave Cook can be reached at dcook@ bcrnews.com.

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Community Lostant School will host annual dinner Dec. 10 LOSTANT — Lostant School will host the annual senior dinner at noon Thursday, Dec. 10, in the school cafeteria. A traditional turkey dinner will be served. The meal is free to all Lostant senior citizens. Students will perform selections from the winter program after the meal and during dessert. To make reservations, call the school office at 815-368-3392 as soon as possible.

IVCC Adult Education program announces upcoming classes OGLESBY — The Adult Education program at Illinois Valley Community College will offer free high school equivalency (HSE) traditional and online preparation classes as well as English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes beginning the week of Jan. 19 and 20. Classes are offered at IVCC’s Oglesby campus, its Ottawa Center, and in LaSalle, Mendota and Spring Valley. For a class schedule of days and times, visit https://www. ivcc.edu/adulted or call Cindy at 815-224-0358. Before joining a class, all HSE and ELA students are required to attend a pre-registration session. It is important for HSE students to call Cindy at

815-224-0358 and for ELA students to call Sara at 815-224-0355 to sign up for a session. HSE students should also note that two more HSE tests have been approved by the Illinois Community College Board. In addition to the GED computer-based test, the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) and the High School Equivalency Test (HiSet) are scheduled to be offered in Illinois beginning in January at designated sites. Both of the new tests have paper-based testing options. For testing information, visit these websites: ged.com, www. tasctest.com or http:// hiset.ets.org.

Free family program LASALLE — The LaSalle Public Library will host a free family program, “Combining the Arts — An Inspiration for All Ages,” from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec 5, at the library, 305 Marquette St., LaSalle. The program will be presented by former Illinois Valley resident Linda Brodine.

Everything Christmas Sale extended in Lostant LOSTANT — Because of the snowstorm on Nov. 21, the Everything Christmas Sale which benefits the Lostant Library has been extended. Shoppers are welcome from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 5 and 12, and from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9 and 16, at the American Legion Hall on Main Street in Lostant. The sale features hundreds of gently used, and some new, Christmas items, at garage sale prices. There are over 25 Liberty Falls village pieces for sale as well as a Lenox fruit bowl with an ivy design, Fitz and Floyd small platter, 24-inch fiber optic angel, fiber optic tree, silk poinsettias, lights, ornaments, stockings, Santa hats, wrapping paper and more. If more information Photo contributed is needed, or to arrange an alternative shopping time, Olivia Templeton looks over items available at Everything Christmas Sale, which takes call the library at 815-368- place at the holiday marketplace, also known as the Lostant American Legion Hall. The sale benefits the Lostant Library. 3530.

Marshall-Putnam Quilter’s Guild will meet Dec. 9 HENRY — The Marshall-Putnam Quilter’s Guild will meet at noon Wednesday, Dec. 9, at the Henry United Presbyterian Church, 511 Wirt St. in Henry. This will be the group’s holiday potluck lunch. Everyone should bring a dish to share. In addition to a luncheon, the group will play quilt bingo, have a block exchange for those who wish to participate, and a gift exchange of a mug rug or candle mat.

Susan Knapp. • In February, the “WeekenderTote,” taught by member Eulonda Gries. • In March, “Spring Fling Wall Hanging,” taught by Lisa Furleigh from Quilting in the Valley in LaSalle. • In April and in May, a potluck luncheon with a block exchange parade and a program titled “Repurposing of Old Quilts” by members Ida BoyleBruch and Terry Kaveney.

Tonica blood drive totals announced TONICA — During 2015, Tonica hosted six community blood drives in conjunction with the American Red Cross. The residents of Tonica donated a total of 226 units. This means 678 lives may be saved as a result of the drives. Illini State Bank, the sponsor of the drives, would like to extend its thanks to not only the donors, but also to

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the Tonica United Methodist Church for the use of its building and to the many volunteers who work the drives and provide the food which makes each drive a special event. The first blood drive of the new year will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, at the Tonica United Methodist Church, located at 423 Wauponis St. Beginning to donate

blood can be a positive resolution for the new year and each donation also provides the instant gratification of helping someone who will be in great need. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the Illini State Bank at 815-442-8211 or Joyce Obermiller at 815-856-3430. Walk-ins are welcome.

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New members are always welcome. Dues are $15 a year, and guests are welcome for a $3 fee. The group meets September through May. Workshops are held at 9 a.m. and meetings are at 1 p.m., with the exception of January and February, when they have all-day workshops and no meetings. Scheduled for 2016 are: • A community service workshop in January, “Getting some Z’s,” a chevron type quilt taught by member

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A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Lostant CUSD 425, LaSalle, County, Illinois, will be held on December 16, 2015 at 6:00pm at the Lostant School in the Board Room, 315 W. 3rd St., Lostant, Illinois 61334. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Superintendent Sandra Malahy at 815-368-3392 or 315 W. 3rd St., Lostant, Illinois 61334.

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Menus and Activities Tonica Grade School Lostant Grade School Breakfast Dec. 7 — French toast, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. Dec. 8 — Danish, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. Dec. 9 — Uncrustable, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. Dec. 10 — Doughnut, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. Dec. 11 — Biscuits and gravy, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. Lunch Dec. 7 — Macaroni and cheese, carrots, pears, milk. Dec. 8 — Hamburger on bun, french fries, applesauce, milk. Dec. 9 — Hamburger gravy over mashed potatoes, corn, peaches, milk. Dec. 10 — Turkey, potatoes, stuffing, corn, bread, pumpkin dessert, milk. Dec. 11 — No lunch, 11:45 a.m. dismissal.

Putnam County Community Center Dec. 7 — Smoked sausage, fried potatoes, baked beans, bread and butter, pears. Dec. 8 — Barbecue on bun, baked beans, coleslaw, chips and dip, peaches, dessert. Dec. 9 — Vegetable lasagna, salad with toppings, garlic bread, apple, pineapple juice. Dec. 10 — Baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, rolls and butter, blushing pears, dessert. Dec. 11 — Tuna noodle casserole, mixed vegetables, applesauce, fruit juice. Bread, butter, fruit juice and 2% milk are available with meals. For reservations, call 800-757-4579 24 hours in advance of the day’s meal. The menu is subject to change. Meals are available to senior citizens 60 plus at no cost, but donations are appreciated. The meal program is partly funded by donations, so they have a suggested donation of $5 per meal. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.

Breakfast Dec. 7 — Breakfast sausage bagel and cream cheese or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Dec. 8 — Mini pancakes and syrup or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Dec. 9 — Scrambled eggs or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Dec. 10 — Pancake and sausage on a stick and syrup or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Dec. 11 — Cinnamon rolls or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Lunch Dec. 7 — Macaroni and cheese, green beans, fruit, cookie, milk. Dec. 8 — Roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, fruit, dinner roll, milk. Dec. 9 — Cheese bosco stick, marinara sauce, celery and carrots, fruit, pudding, milk. Dec. 10 — Chicken noodle soup and crackers or peanut butter and jelly sandwich, fruit and salad bar, banana bread, milk. Dec. 11 — Taco in a bag (taco meat, shredded cheese, refried beans, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, onion, salsa, sour cream, nacho corn chips), fresh fruit, milk.

Bridges Senior Center Dec. 7 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 10 a.m., Sewing Circle; 12:45 p.m., Bingo; 1:30 p.m., open cards. Dec. 8 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit. Dec. 9 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit. Dec. 10 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 10 a.m., family caregiver support; 12:45 p.m., Bingo; 1:30 p.m., open cards. Dec. 11 — 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.

By the Book LASALLE — Saturday, Dec. 5, from 11 a.m. to noon, during the city of LaSalle’s Miracle on First Street, residents are encouraged to attend “Combining the Arts — An Inspiration for All Ages” at the library. Presented by former Illinois Valley resident, Linda Brodine, who will showcase colorful tapestry of words, quilts and illustrations that are stitched together by a common thread: Love of family and children. Brodine’s quilt stories come from inspiration and experience and her grandchildren who begged her to make up stories about her quilts. Monday, Dec. 7, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., the library will host a middle school hands-on science program for kids age 10 to 14. To register for the program,

Student exchange looking for community members The World Heritage International Student Exchange Program is seeking representatives to work with volunteer host families and international exchange students in the community. WH provides academic year and semester exchange programs in the U.S. for high school students from around the world. Students are 15 to 18 years old, have passed a series of academic and character requirements and are awaiting an opportunity to embark on their American adventure. Local representatives also have the opportunity to support American students in their journey abroad. Area representatives recruit and screen prospective host families, supervise the exchange students in their community throughout the year and interview American students who wish to live and learn abroad. Area representatives are compensated based on the number of students they are supervising.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX INCREASE FOR TONICA COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 79 I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax increase for Tonica Community Consolidated School District No. 79 for 2015 will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 6:45 p.m. at the Tonica Grade School Media Center. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Dr. Lawrence W. Carlton, Interim Superintendent at 535 N. 1981 Rd. Tonica 61370 or call 815 442 3420. II. The corporate and special purpose taxes extended or abated for 2014 were $1,053,529. The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes for 2015 are $1,116,400. This represents a 5.97% increase over the previous year. III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2014 were $0.00. The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission for 2015 is $0.00. This represents a 0% increase over the previous year. IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2014 were $1,053,529. The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2015 are $1,116,400. This represents a 5.97% increase over the previous year.

Published in the Tonica News Dec. 4, 2015.

visit or call the library at 815-223-2341. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 6 p.m., writers of all kinds are welcome to attend monthly gatherings as a way of sharing and discussing works in progress, as well as finished writings. Refreshments will be served. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 11:45 a.m., the library will host story time express for preschoolers, age 3 to 5 years old, and their caregivers. If planning to attend, call by the Monday before the program to register. This helps staff ensure that ample craft kits will be available for all participants. Thursday, Dec. 10, 6 p.m., the library will host the reading therapy dogs — Tail-Waggers.

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Local investment attracts business to former Westclox building in Peru Monetary support for 3 Rivers Automotive Technologies PERU — Starved Rock Country Capital Fund announces its support of 3 Rivers Automotive Technologies LLC, located in Peru. The business, 3 Rivers, was seeking capital, via various sources, to further launch its new fuel system cleaning technology, which addresses engine deposit problems associated with gasoline direct injection technology. After meeting with 3 Rivers owner, Scott Irwin, Starved Rock Country Capital Fund (SRCCF) decided to invest in 3 Rivers because of the potential of the technology and its desire to encourage local business development. Launched in January 2013 by Irwin, an entrepreneur located in Peru, 3 Rivers Automotive is the holding company for Purus Fuel Technologies, Vehicle Service Partners Inc. and Chi Personal Environment Services Inc. Irwin has spent the last 15 years developing fuel system cleaning products and distributing automotive maintenance and repair products in Illinois and Indiana. The company’s warehouse and office are located at Promier Plaza, the former Westclox Building. Purus Fuel Technologies has developed a patent pending machine, the IC-2, to deliver its proprietary cleaners to improve the ability for dealerships and repair facilities to

maintain the efficiency of their customers’ GDI engines. Based upon personal belief in the potential of 3 Rivers, Peter Limberger and Randeep Saini, both members of the SRCCF, invested additional working capital on a personal level. On the local level, Saini stated, “SRCCF and 3 Rivers represent a great opportunity to help create jobs in the local area by helping small businesses take their next steps forward. I am proud to be a part of that.” Limberger, who introduced Irwin and his venture to the SRCCF, said, “The capital investment fund created by local business people is a perfect tool for regional economic development. It is concrete and attracts interesting businesses with substantial growth potential. The combined and unified effort of SRCCF, private investors, the DCEO, and a regional bank have made this possible.” The company had opportunities to locate its production in Fort Wayne, Ind., and Dallas, Texas, but has chosen to remain in Starved Rock Country because of the recent development efforts of the Starved Rock Country Capital Fund. Irwin expects six to nine permanent jobs in the next 12 months and another 15 to 20 within three years. “We are encouraged by

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Randeep Saini (left) and Dr. Paul Bonucci (right), members of the Starved Rock Country Capital Fund Investment Committee, sign the convertible capital agreement with Scott Irwin, president of 3 Rivers Automotive Technologies.

“We are encouraged by the change in the business environment that is going on in the Starved Rock area and financial assistance from the Starved Rock Country Capital Fund.” Scott Irwin the change in the business environment that is going on in the Starved Rock area and financial assistance from the Starved Rock Country Capital Fund. Working capital

is available to entrepreneurs looking to locate or expand,” continued Irwin. Members of the SRCCF supply time and expertise as well as working capital. Jerry Vetter, member

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of the SRCCF, has volunteered to work with Irwin to bring his unique perspective on helping 3 Rivers Automotive reach its full potential. “The SRCCF is pleased to make its initial capital investment in 3 Rivers. The investment will provide needed capital to support future growth and provide additional employment opportunities in the Peru/LaSalle area. More important than the investment is the team of seasoned business individuals willing to support

your startup with advice and a mentor to help your company succeed. We are excited by the potential at 3 Rivers and look forward to new investments in the Starved Rock region,” said Vetter. “I am excited by what is bubbling under the surface in this area. We have a group of people from around the world now living in Starved Rock Country who know that the success of an area comes from the talents, resources and determination of its people,” Irwin said.

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ADOPTION NOTICE CIRCUIT COURT OF LASALLE COUNTY STATE OF ) ILLINOIS ) )SS COUNTY OF ) LASALLE ) ADOPTION NO. 15-AD-32 In the matter of the Petition for the Adoption of RYKER JAMES THOMPSON, a male minor child. TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN AND JEREMY PRIES; Take notice that a Petition was filed in the Circuit Court of LaSalle County, Illinois, for the adoption of a child named RYKER JAMES THOMPSON. Now, therefore, unless all whom it may concern file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of LaSalle County, in the City of Ottawa, Illinois, on or before the 30th day of December, 2015, a default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the

prayer of said petition. Dated November 17, 2015, Ottawa, Illinois, Andrew Skoog, Clerk. Bernabei, Balestri & Fiocchi John Balestri 149 Gooding Street LaSalle, IL 61301 (815) 223-6600 Published in the Tonica News Nov. 27, Dec. 4 and 11, 2015.

Courthouse, Ottawa, Illinois 61350, or with the representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of issuance of letters and any claim not filed within that period 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. Dated this 17th day of November, 2015. JOHN BALESTRI ATTORNEY FOR ESTATE 149 GOODING STREET LASALLE, IL 61301 (815)223-6600 Published in the Tonica News Nov. 27, Dec. 4 and 11, 2015.

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LA SALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) JO ANN SAUER ) DECEASED ) No. 15-P-249 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of JO ANN SAUER. Letters of office were issued on NOVEMBER 17, 2015 to Tammi Jo Carus and Paul Carus, 12 Gunia Ave., Peru, IL 61354 as Co-Executors, whose attorney is John Balestri, 149 Gooding Street, LaSalle, IL 61301. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the clerk of court, LaSalle County

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LOSTANT FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE for 2015 and 2016 of the above entitled Fire District in the County of Marshall and LaSalle, State of Illinois for the fiscal year beginning on the 1st day of June 2015, and ending on the 31st day of May, 2016. We hereby submit a Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Lostant Fire Protection District in the Counties of Marshall and LaSalle, State of Illinois. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Trustees of the Lostant Fire Protection District, Marshall and LaSalle County, Illinois, in lawful session as follows: Section I: That the fiscal year of this District be and the same hereby is fixed and declared to be from June 1, 2015, to May, 31, 2016. Section II: That the following Budget, which contains an estimate of receipts of all of said Fire Protection District and expenditures, be and the same is hereby adopted as a Budget of this Fire Protection District for the said fiscal year and shall be in full force and effect after this date. PART I – ESTIMATED RECEIPTS: 1. Cash on hand, beginning of year $ 134,154.31 2. Taxes received from the Levy for the Year 2014 $ 149,643.02 3. Taxes to be received from the new 2015 Levy for this fiscal year $ 220,000.00 Total Receipts $ 503,797.33 PART II – ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES (from

June 1, 2015 to May 30, 2016) (A) FOR GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSES: 1. Administrative Expense Fund Publication & Miscellaneous $ 500.00 Office Supplies & Postage 9,000.00 Travel Expenses 1,500.00 Membership Dues 500.00 Miscellaneous 4,000.00 Total $15,500.00 2. Building Fund Telephone/Communications $ 6,500.00 Utilities 6,000.00 Maintenance 20,000.00 Total $32,500.00 3. Fire Equipment & Apparatus Fund Fuel $ 5,000.00 Supplies/Uniforms/Turn-Out Gear 12,000.00 Purchase of Equipment (Capital Expenditures) 18,000.00 Equipment Repairs 12,000.00 Operational Expense 4,500.00 New Fire Truck Payment 22,000.00 Total $ 73,500.00 4. Fee & Salary Fund Meeting Expense & Training Expense $ 4,000.00 Attorney Fees, Reimbursement & Publication Costs 4,500.00 Fire Department Association 5,000.00 Trustee Fees & Expenses 4,000.00 Total $ 17,500.00 Total Expenditures Fire $139,000.00 (B) AMBULANCE 1. Administrative Expense

Publication & Miscellaneous $ 1,500.00 Office Supplies & Postage 3,700.00 Travel Expenses 1,500.00 Membership Dues 500.00 Miscellaneous & Billing Services 2,500.00 Total $ 9,700.00 2. Building Fund Telephone & Communications $ 5,000.00 Utilities 5,000.00 Maintenance 4,000.00 Total $ 14,000.00 3. Ambulance Equipment & Apparatus Fund Fuel $ 2,000.00 Supplies,Uniforms,Turn-Out Gear$ 18,000.00 Purchase of Equipment (Capital Expenditures) General $ 17,000.00 Ambulance Cot $ 25,000.00 Defibulator $ 25,000.00 Equipment Repairs $ 4,000.00 Operational Expenses $ 8,500.00 Purchase Expense New Ambulance $200,000.00 Total $299,500.00 4. Fee & Salary Fund Meeting & Training Expense $ 4,000.00 EMT Association $ 3,500.00 Attorney Fees & Publication Fees$ 2,500.00 Total $ 10,000.00 5. Ambulance Fund Ambulance Payment $ 6,000.00 Total $ 6,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AMBULANCE

$339,200.00 (C) INSURANCE & LIABILITY FUND APPROPRIATION 1. Insurance Fund Liability Insurance & Worker’s Compensation Insurance $ 16,500.00 Total $ 16,500.00 Section III: That the above money, to-wit, FIVE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY SEVEN DOLLARS THIRTYTHREE CENTS ($503,797.33), being the total of so much thereof as may be authorized by law, is hereby appropriated for the fire protection purposes of the Lostant Fire Protection District for the current fiscal year ending May 31, 2016. Section IV: All unexpended balance of any item or items of any general appropriation made by this Ordinance may be expended in making up any deficiency in any item or items in the general appropriation made by this Ordinance. This Ordinance shall be published and shall be in full force at the expiration of ten days from and after its publication. Dated at Lostant, Illinois, on this 23rd day of November, 2015. APPROVED and ADOPTED as of that date. Terry Patyk President of the Board of Trustees of Lostant Fire Protection District ATTEST: Cyril Moroni Secretary Published in the Tonica News Dec. 4, 2015.

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202 W Harper Ave

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Cars, Trucks, Trailer, Motorcycles, ATVs, & Lawn Mowers also Bicycles

Auto Repair and Tire Service

Auto, LT, Implement and Specialty Tires

Owner

Selling & Repairing all makes of tires 112 S. St. Paul St. Mark, IL 61340

TKO Tire and Service

JODY TALIANI

Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles

Towing Available

Tire Brands Toyo General Continental GT BKT Carlisle Kumho

“You bend ‘em, we mend ‘em” Mike Supan Jr. ∙ Linda Supan ∙ Michele Straughn

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