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Energizing academic success Marquis Energy launches a generous academic incentive program at PCHS

By Dave Cook

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GRANVILLE — Thanks to the generosity and sense of community at Marquis Energy, students at Putnam County High School (PCHS) now have a valuable incentive program to help encourage them to reach their academic goals — the Panther Progress Program or P³.

Marquis Energy met with Superintendent Carl Carlson last year and shared a desire to provide more for the community.

Together they defined an academic goal-setting program where students work with assigned mentors to submit an application detailing two goals they would like to work on throughout the semester.

According to PCHS Principal Clayton Theisinger, the goals “must be rigorous and based on previous academic and behavioral data.” Accepted students then continue to work with their mentors on a weekly basis throughout the semester in order to accomplish their chosen goals.

Photo contributed “We truly believe this program has opened worlds of opportunity for our students and led to unpredictable growth Marquis Energy has generously worked with the Putnam County School District in order to fund a new academic incentive

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program designed to help students reach their goals. Regularly meeting one-on-one with dedicated mentors, students must develop a set of rigorous goals they hope to achieve during the semester. If successful they’re rewarded with $300.

Changing habits

Schneider: Tonica’s permanent principal Board looks to digitalize policy manual

Reducing the risk of diabetes through healthy eating and exercise

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By Dave Cook

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SPRING VALLEY — Diabetes is becoming more prevalent in the Illinois Valley as the local rates for diagnosis continue to climb above the national average. To help combat this trend the University of Illinois Extension recently held a program titled, “Challenges and Choices, Reducing the Risk of Diabetes through Healthy Eating.”

Hosted by the Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library in Spring Valley on Jan. 25 and presented by Susan Glassman, nutrition and wellness educator for the Extension, those in attendance learned how simply writing down daily habits can make it easier to identify risky behaviors.

Diabetes is a disease in which glucose levels (sugar) in the blood are higher than normal. Coming from foods containing carbohydrates, it’s transported through the Tonica News photo/Dave Cook blood to cells and used for Susan Glassman, U of I Extension educator, prepared a nutritious and delicious snack energy. of avocado and basil bruschetta during the recent class, “Challenges and Choices, Blood glucose should not

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TONICA — Amid the shifting landscape at Tonica Grade School throughout the past year, one change has recently been locked in as more permanent.

The Tonica School Board agreed to accept Principal Chuck Schneider’s contract and keep him at the school. The decision comes after a year of tumultuous transformation at the school, which saw a complete shift in administrative staff.

“We’re very happy with the new administration we have right now,” board President Jeremy Hillyer said. “We’ve made some changes here, which I think have improved things.”

With his contract in place, Schneider is looking to move closer to the school, which would mitigate his current hourlong drive and allow further availability.

Tonica Grade School is also coming closer to an updated, primarily digital, policy manual.

With its current physical manuals derelict and falling apart, the school is working toward replacing them with a newer, digital form, but this update does not preclude the existence of physical manuals as well.

“Our manuscripts are out of date. I think we have one good one,” Schneider said in description of the situation.

The proposed solution is to send the manual to the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), which runs a service that will digitize the manual for a fee. The digital version is then available for the school to use in a myriad of potential ways.

“In the end, we get a disk that has it in PDF and Word, which we can dump to our shared drives,” Schneider said.

“What I could do is take the PDF and put it on our website” While the primary method of access would likely be using this PDF form, a physical copy, one complete and not in tatters, is not out of the question.

“I recommend we probably make one print of a binder that can be easily accessed at the school,” Schneider said.

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be too low, which is hypoglycemia, nor too high, which is hyperglycemia.

The body can usually keep glucose levels within a certain range. When it rises it either enters cells to be used for energy or it’s stored for future use in fat.

When blood glucose needs to provide the body with energy, it requires the help of the hormone insulin. Released by the pancreas in response to increased levels of glucose, insulin and the cell’s receptor work in unison to move glucose into the cell.

However with diabetes, the body has trouble making or using insulin. For this reason, blood glucose levels rise, and hyperglycemia occurs, potentially resulting in a variety of health problems including kidney and nerve damage; cardiovascular disease; vision, circulation, joint, bone and skin problems, and several types of infections.

According to the Illi-

nois Department of Public Health (IDPH), the national average for a diagnosis of diabetes is 9.9 percent. The rates for Bureau, Putnam and LaSalle Counties are all approximately 12 percent.

While diet is an important aspect of health, exercise and physical activity are equally important; 30 percent of Bureau County residents reported they get no exercise, as did 28 percent of LaSalle County and 20 percent of Putnam County.

Weight gain is an important factor in the risk for diabetes. Extra weight increases the body’s resistance to insulin and the chance for the development of the disease.

According to the IDPH, 63 percent of Bureau County residents are overweight or obese. 68 percent of LaSalle County residents and 72 percent of Putnam County residents are also overweight or obese.

“It’s never too late to make a change, and one of the easiest ways to manage your health is through

and achievement. Our student participants on-track for graduation spiked to 95 percent just one semester into the program’s implementation,” Theisinger said The fall 2016 semester served as the pilot and was offered only to seniors. This spring, PCHS will be doubling the size to the program to offer it to both freshmen and seniors in the hope that early development of these mentor relationships will provide four years of academic achievement.

Theisinger said with continued success, they’d like to be able to expand the program to include more grades over time.

“Research shows a positive and focused relationship with a teacher directly correlates with academic and behavioral success, and the program essentially provides explicit opportunity for this relationship to develop,” he said.

Students receive $300 if they reach their goals and meet all time commitments. During the pilot semester, 21 students participated and almost 50 percent achieved both of their goals and met the

nutrition. Sometimes simply changing a few things can be the best medicine,” said Glassman.

To help improve health, Glassman recommended writing down what is eaten throughout the day.

“It will help you see your poor choices, and then you can begin to develop healthier behaviors.” she said, recommending to look for patterns including mealtimes.

Advising to layer proper nutrition onto what has been advised by a doctor, Glassman recommended eating “nutrient dense” food, limiting portions, and avoiding carbohydrates, processed food and sugary foods. She also suggested the use of spices and herbs to help replace the desire for sugary, salty and fatty foods. Using smaller plates was another easy suggestion.

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program helped me stay organized every day.

I learned how to use my planner and started to write things down more often.”

Theisinger said of the program’s success, “While there is no denying the incentive provides motivation for students, I believe the true success lies in the fact students are able to articulate their individual goals and receive focused assistance. Students know what they want out of education and their lives; sometimes it just takes an external influence to help them define these wants into achievable goals and maintain a clear path towards success.”

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Mark Marquis, CEO of Marquis Energy, said, “The success of our local students is a major priority to Marquis, and we want students to realize their full academic potential and take pride in their work. We are proud to invest in our future leaders and are encouraged by the program’s monumental success.”

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“Drinking plenty of water is the No. 1 thing you can do for improved health because it flushes toxins from your body,” said Glassman, recommending people drink eight, eight-ounce glasses, or a half-gallon, of water per day and avoiding sodas and other sugary drinks.

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time requirements with their mentors.

However, Theisinger added the students who didn’t meet their goals still came extremely close and showed tremendous gains, saying, “When analyzing the grades of all students in the program, there was only 1 final semester grade of an F, meaning 20 of the students had all passing grades for the semester. Prior to this semester, not all but many of these students had earned failing grades across multiple semesters.”

PCHS student Katie Cimei, who plans to use her incentive to buy a prom dress, described how the program helped improve her academic habits, saying, “I’ve kept my schedule more organized and am more motivated to graduate. I’ve also created a bond with my mentor, Miss Augspols, and we still keep in contact about how I’m doing in school, and with scholarships and college. Even though those weren’t goals, we still try to accomplish them.”

Cimei added the other students in the program enjoyed it and developed the same bond with their mentor as she did.

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Free Spirit Siberian Rescue recently held sled dog demos and seminars at Starved Rock State Park.

Visitors could interact with the dogs as they learned about the breed, the history of dog sledding and how to control them. As the dogs are adopted to new homes, new members are brought onto the teams. “We’re always in the process of training new dogs,” said a volunteer. Learn more about the rescue at www. huskyrescue.org.

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Illinois Valley Community College Audit Committee OGLESBY — In the face of dwindling state support, Illinois Valley Community College will propose a $6 per hour tuition increase beginning this summer and an increase in nursing course fees, the board’s audit-finance committee learned Jan. 24.

If approved at the Feb. 9 board meeting, the combined tuition and universal fee would be $130 per credit hour, an increase of 4.6 percent over Fiscal 2017.

“Even at that rate, we remain well below the

state average for community colleges and just onethird the cost of Illinois State and Northern Illinois and one-fourth the cost of the University of Illinois,” said IVCC President Jerry Corcoran.

This year, the average combined tuition and universal fee rate for Illinois community colleges is $133.42, said Vice President for Business Services and Finance Cheryl Roelfsema. In comparison to similar colleges, IVCC’s tuition is lower than six and higher than four.

The increase is recommended in anticipation of state funding remaining at 50 percent of 2015 levels (the last year the state had a budget).

The committee also heard a recommendation to follow other Illinois community colleges and raise course fees in nursing, a high-cost program due in part to the low student-to-faculty ratio mandated by law.

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Instructor-to-student ratio for courses with a clinical is 1-to-8 as required by the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, and each has a seminar “to further enhance the understanding of complex content,” said Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Bonnie Campbell.

In addition, the administration is recommending increases to 50 courses, fees for two new courses and an assignment of a course fee to three existing

courses.

The committee also learned the city of Ottawa is proposing a rent freeze and discount that will result in $102,550 in savings to the college over the final three years of its current lease on the IVCC Ottawa Center.

In a letter, Ottawa Mayor Robert Eschbach said the city will also consider participating in ongoing efforts to market Ottawa Center including video advertising before movies at the downtown Roxy Theater.

Roelfsema opened the meeting with a three-year

financial plan that projects flat state funding of $1.245 million, modest credit hour increases, minimal property tax increases and tuition increases of $6 per year.

Finally, the committee heard a recommendation for a three-year contract with Ferrilli for Information Technology support services to include upgrades and patches, enhanced documentation, system performance tuning and a security review.

Ferrilli’s work would allow IVCC’s IT department to focus on a backlog of critical projects, Roelfsema said.

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The passion of pastimes I was going to start off by saying everyone has a hobby or an interest, but after consideration, I realized that may not be true. I’d like to think everyone does because I imagine a life without them could be sad or even a bit Dave Cook empty.

COMMENTARY Those people who are the opposite though, those who dive deeply into their chosen field of interest purely out of love are my topic this month. You can have several interests or hobbies and get great pleasure out of them, but those who focus entirely on just one area seem to be something different.

Many musicians, artists and athletes could be included, but I’m mainly thinking of those with less glamorous passions.

I recently watched a collection of short films demonstrating the physical talents of people who have obviously spent an extensive amount of time honing their respective skills. The collection included trick shooters, street-ball players, Frisbee, trick shots on pool tables and golf courses, jugglers, soccer balls, batons, skateboarders, bicyclists, playing cards and more.

These are the types of people who, after perfecting the basic skills, continue on to take risks and, if successful, push the envelope and challenge others to equal or surpass them. I do admit to thinking it would be funny if the guy who can flawlessly bounce a soccer ball off different areas of his body for an endless amount of time wasn’t any good during a game, but his commitment and ability to focus can’t be questioned.

Those who choose non-physical past-times are also capable of changing their area of interest and possibly even more. Their stories often begin with memories of a special time in their life, perhaps they received the perfect present when they were children. Others learned to share a parent or grandparent’s interest and have then brought it into the present.

They find pleasure in preserving and documenting the history, making new discoveries and helping to highlight their enjoyment to teach the next generations who may be acquiring a passion for it. They also help keep all the businesses associated with it vital.

Another film I recently watched was about the greatest model railroads ever built. Everyone featured spoke of either receiving a model train set when they were children or of accompanying a family member who worked on the railroads for a train ride; often it was both. Some concentrated on the history of the real train, others on the history of the setting and others on the history of the toy line itself.

It’s interesting that what was likely thought of as not being terribly significant at the time, a simple gift or trip to work with Grandpa, ends up being a major development influencing someone’s entire life. For all of the hopeful planning and wishful thinking parents have for their children, I think it’s wonderful something so simple can chart the course for a life.

I’ve never had an all encompassing interest like that, but I love learning a bit from those who do and am even a bit envious. I may be a dilettante, but I’m at least dedicated to becoming a thoroughly well-rounded dabbler. I’m always pleased to realize I’ve met someone with an obscure interest because there’s always something to be learned.

The most popular hobbies and interests may get the bulk of attention, but the more unusual ones are likely far greater in number. No matter what topic or item you think of, there’s likely a group of enthusiasts who love it and are incredibly knowledgeable.

The world needs people with this type of focus; they help make the world go around; and it’s good for someone to do what they love most. If you’re one of them, you’re valuable; don’t hesitate to share your knowledge and passion with others, especially children. You never know who will be the next to carry the love for it.

Tonica News Staff Writer Dave Cook can be reached at dcook@bcrnews.com.

The price of the party By the time you read this, President Donald J. Trump will officially be the new president of the United States of America. I’ve been contemplating how I wanted to write this column for quite some time.

While there’s a part of me that just wanted to ignore the inauguration and tell you some story from long ago about my grandpa — a tried and true Republican conservative, or my grandma — a devoted and dedicated Democrat, it didn’t seem right to ignore the inaugural hoopla. After all, the editor of a newspaper should comment on the change of power from one president to the other. It just seems appropriate, even though I am really tired of politics in any shape or form.

Nevertheless, I’ve read quite a bit on the inauguration, the process, the security, the entire event. My sources are credible, since I’m not there to do the research myself (thankfully).

Aside from the political aspects, the whole inaugural process has been rather fascinating — though I really wouldn’t care to witness first-hand the inauguration or any of the hoopla that accompanies it. I’m really not fond of crowds, and I’d probably be constantly worried about where the nearest restroom could be found.

While reading about this prestigious event, one thing keeps hitting me in the face, causing some troubling questions in my mind — (ironically much like the election results which much of the media really didn’t expect). What could be so disturbing? It’s fairly simple: There’s nothing economical about being sworn in as the leader of the free world.

According to the figures I’ve seen, the entire inaugural process has upwards of a $200 million price tag attached to it. Media sources around the country are actually estimating the cost to be between $175 to $200 million. Whoa.

And who gets the bill? The money actually comes from a host of sources, including the Department of

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Homeland Security, private donations including the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC), and of course, the U.S. taxpayers. Just an FYI: The PIC is a privately funded non-governmental organization representing the interests of the incoming president and receives private donations to help cover the expenses of many of the inaugural events like the parade, concerts, opening ceremonies and more.

I don’t care how you look at it — and I really don’t care about anyone’s financial status. None of that matters to me. What does matter is the idea of spending that much money on glitz and glamour to swear in the new president of the United States of America.

This is not a political rant. In 2009, President Barack Obama’s inauguration cost roughly $170 million, which set a record at that time. It obviously doesn’t matter which party is throwing the party; the cost seems phenomenal to me.

OK, maybe it’s because the idea of $200 million looks like a pipe dream to me — a figure I’d only see if one of those Lotto tickets actually came through for me. Perhaps it’s because I have this old-fashioned outlook that tells me millions of dollars shouldn’t have to be spent to publicize and celebrate our nation’s top leader putting his hand on a Bible(s) and promising the U.S. citizens to uphold the U.S. Constitution. But I think the overriding issue for me on the price tag of this event has nothing to do with who is hosting the party, rather everything to do with where that $200 million could better be used.

Wow! Just think about it — $200 million.

• That could buy a lot of food for our nation’s hungry — a lot of medicine for those who go without.

• I wonder what $200 million would do for cancer research, the children at St. Jude, the ever-evasive cures of many other diseases which plague not just our nation but the world.

• That $200 million could make a huge dent in the devastation the people of Tennessee have experienced from the recent fire that nearly wiped Gatlinburg off the map or the terrible floods in California that have left so many homeless.

• What if we took that $200 million and worked with heroin addicts, the homeless, those who are illiterate or who need skills in order to make a living for themselves and their families, victims of domestic violence or other crimes?

• What if that money could be divided among the country’s aging population, who must make daily choices between eating and buying life-sustaining medicine?

Do I need to go on? You get the idea. Two hundred million dollars. It could go a long way in helping a lot of people.

Call me a bit cynical, but to me, we’d rather spend $200 million to throw a party — a huge party that really accomplishes nothing. What am I missing here? In a place in time when so many people are hurting, lacking, needing — it just seems wrong.

What if we had a president — from either side of the aisle — who said, “No. We aren’t going to spend this kind of money. We will have a quiet ceremony with family and friends.

We’ll allow the media to televise the event, so the world can see it. And then instead of all the fuss and hullabaloo, we’re going to get down to business and make this nation better for every citizen.”

Now there’s a party I would attend.

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

TO Letter THE Editor

We shouldn’t be so naive To the Editor, Recently, two Democratic, colored politicians made disparaging remarks about Trump and FBI Director James Comey. John Lewis (who marched with Martin Luther King) said Trump’s election was illegitimate. And Maxine Waters said FBI Director James Comey was a disgrace for restarting the emails before the election was over.

First, John Lewis is wrong about Trump’s victory. He won the election fair and square and without the help of the Russians. Also, where was Maxine Waters when “initially” FBI Director Comey did not impugn Hillary Clinton because what Hillary did was worse than what General Petraeus did, and he was forced to resign.

The election is over, and we must unite behind President Donald Trump. I predict Vladimir Putin, right after Trump becomes President, will along with Trump stop the war in Syria. They will make Assad resign (he is the president of Syria) and bring an end to the fighting. This will energize Trump’s stature as president of the United States.

I don’t see Putin as a threat to the United States. I think he will work with Trump, and it will be great to have an ally like Russia that will counteract the threat

the Chinese are applying to the United States in the South China Seas. I don’t like the media implying Putin is a bad actor in the realm of politics. It’s the media that is trying to destroy Trump’s presidency even before it starts What we should do is to pray not only for Trump but for Putin. Vladimir Putin, not long ago, flew from Russia to the Vatican to speak with Pope Benedict XVI. He can’t be that bad when he seeks the advice of Pope Benedict.

I believe he is an Orthodox Catholic and goes to church with his wife every Sunday.

If you think that it is only Russia that tries to steal our secrets and is involved in our politics, remember, not too long ago it was Obama who sent his emissaries to Israel to try and stop prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu from winning his election.

And the United States does involve itself in every country’s’ problems, from affecting their elections to stealing secrets that we need to win in any endeavor.

We can’t be that naive thinking that we don’t use cyber security to affect their economic, political and even moral problems too.

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Financial Peace classes will be offered in Tonica TONICA — FinancialPeace University, founded by financial expert and radio personality Dave Ramsey, will have classes on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. starting on Wednesday, Feb. 15, and continuing each week through April 12 at the Tonica United Methodist Church.

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Peace University graduates typically pay off $5,300 in debt and save $2,700 in their first 90 days. The cost to each participating single or couple is $93, which includes a kit containing workbooks, audio CD’s, etc.

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OTTAWA — The Starved Rock Regional Center for Therapy and Child Development (formerly Easter Seals LBC) has welcomed Jennifer Kirkman to the role of fundraising coordinator.

Kirkman will be helping to coordinate key fundraising events such as the Black and White Ball (Feb. 25), Celebrations Car Show for Kids (May 21) and SRRC 5K Run/Walk for the Kids (Aug. 5) which are vital to funding SRRC’s therapy services for the surrounding area.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer to the team,” said Tracy Beattie, president and CEO of SRRC. “Jennifer’s creativity, attention to details and passion for helping chil-

dren will greatly benefit the organization.”

SRRC currently provides services to more than 500 children per year in LaSalle and Bureau counties. The agency delivers speech, physical and developmental therapy services, free screenings, a toddler class in Ottawa, Princeton and Peru, and a child care center and preschool in Ottawa for children with and without special needs.

Kirkman is a Seneca High School graduate and attended Northern Arizona University to gain her degree in management.

She enjoys the creativity behind event planning and often expresses her creative side through scrapbooking and crafting.

Association presents visitor information for 2016 OTTAWA — Almost 5,000 people visited the Reddick Mansion in 2016, according to Lorraine McCallister, president of the Reddick Mansion Association (RMA).

“Thanks to our wonderful group of volunteer docents, more than 2,100 visitors were able to tour the Mansion this past year,” reported McCallister. “We ask a few questions of all our visitors so we know that these visitors represented 30 states and 10 foreign countries, including Brazil, France and Canada. And of those 2,121 visitors, approximately 60 percent of them traveled from more than 50 miles away to visit the Mansion.”

McCallister also spoke about the attendance at many of the popular RMA-sponsored events.

According to McCallister, 2,751 people attended events at the Mansion.

“We ‘sold out’ several events including the Ghost Walk, the Autumn Tea, our Irish Night, and the Royal Princess Parties.”

“We are an all-volunteer organization. The success of the Mansion depends on the dedication of our volunteers,” said McCallister.

She also reported that last year, more than 6,000 volunteer hours were donated to the Mansion (this averages out to more than 115 hours per week). This total included 873 hours given by the gardeners who work from April through November to create the beautiful grounds that surround the Mansion.

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Advent calendars help local food pantry PERU — St. Bede Chaplain Father Ronald Margherio, O.S.B., wanted to change the focus from receiving to giving this past holiday season.

At the Thanksgiving Mass in November, there were empty boxes wrapped in festive holiday paper lined up in the abbey church.

During his sermon, Fr. Margherio spoke about childhood advent calendars and how they were a fun way to count down to Christmas with that little chocolate treat. He also spoke about how some people may have never experienced this familiar tradition.

Margherio stated, “We could make advent a real anticipation of the celebration of Christ’s birth with a reverse advent calendar.”

One of his main objectives for the reverse advent calendar was to remind students how rewarding it can be to give rather than to receive and to be thankful for what they have. Starting on the first Sunday of Advent, 45 students and faculty members put one item into their decorated box every day over the holiday season.

After gathering non-perishable items throughout the month, St. Bede was able to donate 1,150 pounds of food to the Spring Valley Food Pantry.

“This genuine act of kindness was a fun way to teach our students the importance of helping others and a great way to show our love for the community,” Margherio said.

Changes to law for health care workers with criminal convictions Legislative efforts to remove unnecessary barriers to licensure SPRINGFIELD — Effective January 2017, previously barred health care workers and applicants with criminal convictions may once again become eligible for licensure in Illinois.

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Health care workers who qualify for review under the new law will have the opportunity to present information proving they have been rehabilitated from their conviction.

Health care workers with certain felony convictions that have met the timing requirements under the new law may file a Petition for Review to determine whether their conviction is still a barrier to licensure.

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EDEN TOWNSHIP RESIDENCE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION

NEW APPLICATIONS: This notice is for persons filing the Homestead Exemption for the first time.

Senior citizens who are or will be 65 years old during 2017 and who own their home and reside in it are eligible for the $6,000 Homestead exemption on the real estate tax bill. Contact me for an application form.

EXISTING HOMESTEADS: Renewal forms for existing Homestead Exemptions Forms are being mailed.

All recipients should read the form, answer all questions completely, and return the form to the township office.

HOMESTEAD TAX FREEZE: Renewal forms for the Assessment Freeze Exemption will be included in the mailing with the regular Homestead Exemptions. Your total household income must be no more than $55,000 for the year 2016. If income is between $45,000 and $55,000 or have claimed a loss provide a copy of the US1040.

This exemption freezes your assessed valuation, not your real estate taxes.

Forms must be filled out, signed, notarized and returned to the township office.

VETERANS: Two exemptions for Veterans have been created by House Bill 644, 1 for disabled veterans and 1 for returning servicemen. Forms are available at the LaSalle county assessor’s office and must be filed directly with the county.

DISABLED PERSON: An exemption created by House Bill 554, gives a $2,000 exemption for a Class II disabled person. Forms are available at the office and must be filed directly with the county.

Any questions, call 815-442-8280 (Monday-Friday, 9 am. till 3 pm.)

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Cast announced for Stage 212’s ‘Cabaret’ LASALLE — Stage 212 says “Wilkommen” to winter with the Tony Award-winning musical “Cabaret,”

by Christopher Isherwood, John Kander and Fred Ebb. Set in post-World War I Berlin, against the backdrop of the rise of the Nazi party, “Cabaret” tells the story Clifford Bradshaw, a struggling American writer looking for inspiration for his next novel. On his first night in town, Cliff wanders into the Kit Kat Klub, a seedy nightclub, where he meets Sally Bowles, a vivacious, talented cabaret performer, and an utterly lost soul. Sally and Cliff begin a relationship, which blossoms unexpectedly into a dream-like romance.

Featured in the cast are Neal Phelps as the emcee, Emily Brodzik as Sally Bowles, Gibby Kirby as Cliff Bradshaw, Kelly Johnson as Frau-

lein Schneider, Greg Tullis as Herr Schultz, Sean Walsh as Ernst Ludwig, Brittany Marx as Fraulein Kost and Andrew Paden as Max. Featured as Kit Kat Girls are Heather Zell as Rosie, Lindsay Wheeler as Lulu, Christin Mitchell as Frenchie, Abby Bertrand as Texas, Keri Burdette as Fritzie and Brittany Marx as Helga. Featured as Kit Kat Boys are Damian Gonzalez as Bobby, Kyle Showen as Victor and John Mitchell as Hans.

Featured in the ensemble are Andrew Paden, Debbi Torri, Jenny Parks, Jennifer Rexius, Lori Brodzik and Adrienne Van Horn.

The production staff includes director/music director/costumer Phil Grant, producer Kathy Prosinski, production assistant Tyler Reviglio, choreographer/set designer/costumer Neal Phelps, dance captain

Victoria Duttlinger, orchestra conductor Stacy Konczak and set construction foreman/lighting designer Matt Bohem.

“Cabaret” will be presented Feb. 17-19 and 24-27 at Stage 212, 700 First St., LaSalle. Friday and Saturday evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. Tickets will be available to the general public for $20 each beginning Monday, Feb. 6, and may be purchased by visiting the box office on Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, or by calling 815-224-3025 during the same hours. Tickets may also be purchased online by visiting www. stage212.org.

“Cabaret” is presented by arrangement with Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc., 560 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022.

Stage 212 seeks directors for 2018 season LASALLE — Stage 212 in LaSalle is currently seeking submissions from directors for the 2018 season, which marks the organization’s 50th anniversary. They are looking for wellknown, highly recognizable shows for the winter, spring, summer and fall slots to commemorate the occasion.

Winter productions are typically small musicals or comedy/dramas, the spring and fall shows are comedy/dramas and the summer production is traditionally a big musical, but other proposals will be consid-

ered. The organization will consider all submissions, including repeats of past shows if they have not been performed in the last 20 years.

Anyone interested in submitting a play for consideration should contact Stage 212 at 815-224-3025 or email stage212@att.net for application information. Visitors to stage212.org will find a reference list of all productions Stage 212 has put on in their history, as well as a director’s resume and application available for download. Applications are due Wednesday, Feb. 15,

and should be mailed to Stage 212, Inc., P.O. Box 198, LaSalle, IL 61301 or emailed to stage212@att.net.

Arrangements may also be made to drop off an application at the Stage 212 box office by calling 815224-3025. A final selection will be made for recommendation to the Management Committee of Stage 212 in March.

Stage 212 has been the Illinois Valley’s community theater since 1968, and welcomes anyone interested in participating in a stage production, regardless of previous experience.

10th annual Flute Day set for Feb. 18 PERU — The 10th annual Flute Day will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, Feb 18, hosted at the First Congregational Church of Peru, located at 1431 Fourth St. in Peru.

Interactive workshops with guest clinicians/performers are for all ages and ability levels. Headliners are Jill Felber, University of California-Santa Barbara; Jennie Oh

Brown, Elmhurst and Wheaton colleges; and Gerald Carey, flute professor emeritus, Western Illinois University.

The cost is $30 for participants; $5 lunch tickets on site. An early discount is available for those who register by Wednesday, Feb. 1.

At 5 p.m., Jill Felber in Concert will begin with Flute Day partic-

ipants. The concert is open to the public and tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for children. Flute Day participants get in free.

The event is sponsored by Music Suite 408 & the Illinois Valley Flute Ensemble. Applications are available now at Music Suite 408. For more information, call 815-2234408. Sue Gillio is the coordinator.

Learn the art of crepe making OGLESBY — University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Susan Glassman will present “For the Love of Crepes” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, at the Peter Miller Com-

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To register for the class, call the Extension office at 815-224-0889

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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.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

To complain of discrimination call, HUD tollfree at 800 669-9777.

The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800 927-9275

Breakfast Feb. 6 — Honeybun, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice.

Feb. 7 — Scrambled eggs and toast, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice.

Feb. 8 — Danish, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice.

Feb. 9 — Pancakes and syrup, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice.

Feb. 10 — Peanut butter and jelly, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice.

Lunch Feb. 6 — Bosco stick, sauce, mixed vegetables, applesauce, milk.

Feb. 7 — Sloppy joe on bun, chips, peas, pears, milk.

Feb. 8 — Hamburger on bun, french fries, carrots, fruit cocktail, milk.

Feb. 9 — Lasagna, green beans, peaches, bread, milk.

Feb. 10 — Early dismissal, no lunch.

Tonica Grade School Breakfast Feb. 6 — Bagel and cream cheese or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Feb. 7 — Pancake and sausage on stick with syrup or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Feb. 8 — Cheese omelet or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Feb. 9 — Sausage, egg and cheese tortilla or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Feb. 10 — Cinnamon rolls or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Lunch Feb. 6 — Spaghetti, spaghetti sauce with meat, green beans, fruit side kick, garlic bread, milk.

Feb. 7 — Chicken drumstick, mashed potatoes, fruit, dinner roll, milk.

Feb. 8 — TGS lunchable - ham or turkey, cheese, crackers, fruit, carrots, chips, milk.

Feb. 9 — Taco in a bag (taco meat, shredded cheese, refried beans, shredded lettuce), forty, nacho corn chips, milk.

Feb. 10 — Cheese bosco sticks, marinara sauce, lettuce, fruit, cookie, milk.

Putnam County Community Center Feb. 6 — Baked pork chop, au gratin potatoes, corn, diced pears.

Feb. 7 — Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered corn, rolls and butter, peaches, dessert.

Feb. 8 — BLT on wheat bread, navy bean soup, Romaine salad with toppings and dressing, apricots.

Feb. 9 — Barbecue on bun, coleslaw, chips, baked beans, fruit cocktail, dessert.

Feb. 10 — Swedish meatballs, egg noodles, steamed cauliflower, green beans, applesauce.

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. Meals are available to senior citizens 60 plus at no cost, but donations are appreciated. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LASALLE MARTIN ERNAT JR. ) and ) MARTIN ERNAT III ) Plaintiffs ) vs. ) ALETA ERNAT, ) CHET M. ERNAT and ) KIM J. ERNAT ) Defendants ) 2017-CH-11 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed in this proceeding, notice is given to you, CHET M. ERNAT and KIM J. ERNAT, defendants in the above entitled cause of action, which cause of action has been brought by Martin Ernat Jr, and Martin Ernat III as plaintiffs against you and other defendants. The cause of action seeks to quiet title and reformation of a deed pertaining to the following described real

estate, towit: Three and 38/100 (3.38) Acres off the Southwest Corner of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 31 Township 33 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest Corner of the said East half of the Southeast Quarter, thence East one hundred and forty one and two tenths (141.2) feet, thence North One thousand one hundred forty-eight and five tenths (1,148.5) feet to the center of the Peru and Granville Road, thence South fifty one degrees 17 minutes along the center of said road one hundred and sixty four (164) feet, thence South along the West line of said East half of the Southeast Quarter one thousand forty-seven

and four tenths (1,047.4) feet to the place of beginning. Situated in LaSalle County, Illinois, Now, therefore, unless you, CHET M. ERNAT and KIM J. ERNAT, defendants, file your answer or otherwise appear herein, in the Circuit Court of LaSalle County, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, State of Illinois, Case Number 2017-CH-11 on or before 7th day of March, 2017, default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a Judgement entered in accordance with the prayer contained in plaintiffs complaint.

This notice given the 27th day of January, 2017.

Greg Vaccaro Greg Vaccaro, Clerk of the Circuit Court of the Thirtieth Judicial Circuit, LaSalle County, Illinois Published in the Tonica News Feb. 3, 10 and 17, 2017.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, OTTAWA, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF ) ROBERT C. BOERS, ) Deceased. ) No. 2017 - P - 5 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of ROBERT C. BOERS of Peru, Illinois.

Letters of Office were issued on January 10, 2017 to Patricia Truckenbrod,

as Executor and Representative, of 1513 Indiana Avenue, Mendota, IL 61342, whose Attorney is Lisa Olivero of Olivero & Olivero Law Offices LLC, 1611 Fifth Street, Peru, IL 61354-2603.

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, on or before July

20, 2017, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date 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.

GREG VACCARO CIRCUIT CLERK –

LASALLE COUNTY LASALLE COUNTY COURT HOUSE 119 WEST MADISON STREET OTTAWA, IL 61350 ATTORNEY LISA OLIVERO Olivero & Olivero Law Offices LLC Attorneys for the Estate 1611 Fifth Street Peru, IL 61354-2603 Phone (815) 224-2030 Fax (815) 224-2900 Published in the Tonica News Jan. 20, 27 and Feb. 3, 2017.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF: ) THE ESTATE OF ) FRANK A. HEGLAND, Deceased ) No: 2016-P-236 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of FRANK A. HEGLAND of Oglesby, Illinois, who died on September 22, 2016.

Notice is given to any interested party or unknown heir whose names or addresses are not stated in the petition for letters of office or are unknown, that letters of office were issued on January 4, 2017, to GEORGE HEGLAND, 339 N. Woodland Avenue, Oglesby, IL 61348, whose attorney is Gary L. Peterlin, 170 E. Walnut Street, Oglesby, Illinois, 61348.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, Downtown Courthouse, Ottawa, Illinois 61350, or with the representative, or both, on or before July 20, 2017. If a claim notice is mailed or delivered personally to a creditor of the decedent, the creditor’s claim may be filed on or before the date stated in that notice, if later than the date shown above. 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 days after it has been filed.

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