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Getting the lead out Lostant Grade Schools questions unfunded state mandate By Zachary J. Pratt news@tonicanews.com

LOSTANT — To ensure the safety of children, Illinois schools are now required to test their drinking water for lead, but Lostant is left asking from where the money is to come. “We are going to be mandated to test the water for lead,” Superintendent Sandra Malahy said at the Lostant School Board meeting on Jan. 18, noting a lack of official communication on the subject. Everything she knows about the new requirements, she learned from the news. With a new requirement arriving, which has not been budgeted for, the question arises as to how this testing will be paid.

“This is an unfunded mandate,” Malahy said, specifying the state will not provide support. “They’re all shaking hands like they’ve really done something, but where’s the money coming from?” asked Lostant School Board member Doug Miller. Also at the meeting, the board discussed the fact Lostant Grade School has been kicking up the heat, as it regulates temperatures within the building. After the school’s previous attempts to manage heat within the building fell through, a solution has been found. New thermostats are working to keep temperatures where they should be, and the temperature can be adjusted according to an individual room’s needs. “The devices that we had ordered and originally put on

were white knobs that went around the traps themselves,” Malahy said of the thermostats which had been previously installed. The school quickly ran into problems with that product, namely, that they did nothing. “They just were not working at all,” Malahy said. “They weren’t doing their job.” The model in question is what had been recommended for the school to use, but a call to the manufacturer after the fact indicated the recommendation might have been misleading. “The manufacturer said, ‘Well, we’ve been having problems with those. They haven’t been working exactly right,’” Malahy said. “So my question is why they sent those to us.” Now that those devices have been replaced, everything is

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Putnam County’s report card By Dave Cook

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President Donald J. Trump President-elect Donald Trump greets President Barack Obama before he takes the oath of office Jan. 20 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Trump took the oath minutes later to become the 45th president of the United States of America.

GRANVILLE — The Illinois Report Card (IRC) recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) allows schools and districts an easy way to monitor performance and averages from year to year, identifying opportunities to improve and to also collaborate with other districts. The information can be used to identify concerns and also begin conversations about how to improve public education in the state for the advantage of all students. Putnam County Schools Superintendent Carl Carlson said of this year’s findings, “First of all, our overall numbers are competitive with surrounding districts of similar size and demographics. I am concerned about our low graduation rate and fresh-

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Shave and a haircut ... two barks Stylish dogs go to Tonica’s new groomer

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TONICA — The morning of 2017’s first day of business included some handsome little dogs walking out of Tonica’s newest addition to LaSalle Street — Pretty Paws Boutique. Owner and Tonica resident Aaryn Brooker said she’s Tonica’s first groomer and was excited about not only starting her own business, but also for the chance

to begin a life working with the animals she’s always loved. A former employee of the Ottawa School District and owner of five dogs, two cats, a rabbit and some chickens, Brooker said, “I’ve always wanted to open my own business, and I love being a groomer and spending time with animals, It’s very rewarding.” A Bradley University graduate who

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STANDARD — After children leave the nest or a spouse passes, it’s easy to find yourself buying and preparing far too much food, much of which can end up in the trash. With this in mind, the Putnam County Community Center (PCCC) recently hosted a class to help with the transition of cooking for one or two people. Presented by Susan Glassman, University of Illinois Extension educator for nutrition and wellness, the Jan. 19 class provided plenty of nutrition, planning, shopping, preparation, cooking and storage tips, along with a handout containing several recipes and a conversion chart for reducing recipes. Glassman said, “According to Census information, almost half of adults do not live with a spouse, and families are continuing to get smaller. Single person households will also continue to grow steadily over the next 15 years, as the population ages and younger people delay marriage.” She also stated 62.7 percent of single-person households will be 55 and older by 2030. “Other people who often eat alone are teens after practices and people who work odd hours,” Glassman said. Some of the barriers which keep people from wanting to cook when alone are “not wanting to go to the trouble,” dealing with small quantities, not having enough time, planning, not liking to eat alone, and being tired of cooking after a lifetime of preparing large meals. One important piece of advice she shared was to buy smaller amounts or to repackage and freeze larger quantities after shopping because “you’re not saving any money if you throw it out.” Glassman said grocers have become more aware of single and two-peo-

ple households and now often offer smaller pre-packaged amounts and will also make them if requested. Planning your menu and shopping trip ahead of time also helps reduce wasted food and stretch budgets. Glassman said much of the challenge in cooking less is in establishing new habits. She also gave the following tips to help reduce recipes: Choose easily dividable recipes; buy a smaller can if possible or freeze the leftovers after labeling and dating them; buy frozen fruits or vegetables or buy them fresh by the piece; using smaller pots and pans; add seasons gradually; check for the food being done of halved recipes five to 10 minutes sooner; and keep notes about what works and what doesn’t. Tonica News photo/Dave Cook She also advised to use Susan Glassman, nutrition and wellness educator with the University of Illinois Extension, leftovers creatively by incorporating them into teaches how to make an easy, healthy and small amount of fried rice during a Cooking new meals and to keep for One or Two cooking class at the Putnam County Community Center on Jan. 19. staples, such as flour, rice, pasta, beans, condiments, spices, and canned or frozen fruit and vegetables on hand to avoid the When making half a recipe which calls for: “nothing to eat” dilemma. 1/4 cup — use 2 tablespoons. To help illustrate how 1/3 cup — use 2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons. easy cooking for one can 1/2 cup — use 1/4 cup. be, Glassman made fried 2/3 cup — use 1/3 cup. rice in an electric skillet 3/4 cup — use 6 tablespoons. and also brought a small 1 tablespoon — use 1 and 1/2 teaspoons. pineapple cake to share 1 teaspoon — use 1/2 teaspoon. with the class. 1/2 teaspoon — use a 1/4 teaspoon. Granville resident Erma 1/4 teaspoon — use a 1/8 teaspoon or a dash. Costello, who was attendWhen making one-third of a recipe: ing her first of the regu1/4 cup — use 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon. lar cooking classes Glassman presents throughout 1/3 cup — use 1 tablespoon plus 2 1/3 teaspoons. the local area, said, “This 1/2 cup — use 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons. has been very helpful. I’m going to start buying smaller amounts because Chicken fried rice — Makes two servings, about 1 3/4 cups each I always seem to make too much food.” and pepper to chicken. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes 2 cups of cooked rice LaSalle resident Roseuntil chicken is cooked. Add water, if necessary. 1/4 pound of skinless, boneless chicken mary Hawkins also said Add onion, green pepper and frozen peas and breast how helpful the tips were simmer 2 more minutes. Add cooked rice, stir 1/2 cup of chopped green pepper and added, “It was a disaswell and heat through. Remove from pan. Beat 1 small onion, chopped ter when I was first widegg whites or egg substitute and fry in pan. Fold 1 teaspoon oil owed, I didn’t know what eggs into a roll, similar to an omelet, and remove 1/2 cup of frozen peas to do because I was used from pan. Cut eggs into long strips, a 1/4-inch 1 tablespoon light soy sauce to cooking large meals or wide. Put chicken-fried rice into serving dish or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder dining out with my husonto plate and garnish with egg strips. A pinch of pepper band. I still hate to eat Nutrients per serving: 323 calories, 23 2 egg whites or 1/4 cup of egg substitute alone at restaurants and grams of protein, 4 grams of fat, 48 grams Cut chicken into thin, 1-inch strips. Saute will usually just get takeof carbohydrates, 5 grams of fiber, 403 millionion in oil for 5 minutes. Add green pepper outs and then divide it at grams of sodium and 33 milligrams of cholesand cook until soft and remove from pan. Brown home because you always terol. chicken in pan. Add soy sauce, garlic powder get so much food.”

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OGLESBY — On Tuesday, Jan. 31, Dan Gregorich will celebrate 25 years at Illini State Bank. A celebration in his honor will be held at the Oglesby location from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3. Cake and coffee will be served. Gregorich started his career at Illini State Bank in 1992. He was hired as a branch manager and loan officer at the Oglesby location. In 1995 he was promoted to vice president. Currently, he is responsible for lending and business development. He also represents Illini State Bank thorough Junior Achievement. Gregorich was born

majored in photography and business management, Brooker said she learned her grooming skills through a combination of an internship at The Doggie Spa in Peru and online studies. “Learning how to handle them is more difficult than it seems, but it helped me gain confidence. It’s important to have a calm and laid back demeanor because animals can sense it. The more nervous we are, the more nervous they get,” Brooker said. She said her biggest challenge was getting the building prepared. Work included electrical upgrades, a new water heater, the installation of an elevated tub and stairs, paint and “lots of trips to Menard’s.” While open for business, Brooker also said she has several additional things planned for Pretty Paws in the near future. “I’m going to build up the boutique in the front to include clothing, collars, leashes and treats, and I’m also thinking about adding pet pho-

tography, because I have everything I need for that when I’m ready and love photography. I’m also working on my website and social media; it will be ready soon,” Brooker said. Grooming prices vary based on breed, size and coat, but range from $20 for the smallest of dogs to $85 for the biggest and hairiest. Other services include nail trimming, facials, gland expression, paw pad treatments, tooth brushing and flea and tick baths. Discounts are provided for multiple services. Her first two customers were calm and responded well to Brooker’s caring and gentle nature. She said, “My favorite part is seeing how nice they look afterwards and being able to tell how much better they feel.” For more information or to schedule an appointment for your four-legged friend, call 815-488-1262 or visit the boutique at 242 LaSalle St. in Tonica. Brooker’s website will be at www.prettypawsstore. com.

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son,” Newbold said of an option. The teachers and students could both agree on the benefits of a longer break. Newbold stated it would be helpful, as families often try to take a vacation during that time. “It’s not just the teachers. It’s the students,” Newbold said. “I’m not joking. Before Christmas, what I heard is, ‘We have a short break’” — statement which she said was echoed when children returned.

Teachers are willing to sacrifice other days in order to make this longer break a reality. “We’ve given up days, Martin Luther King, three days, so that we could have a longer Christmas break,” Newbold said. In the area, Lostant stands as having a shorter break than its contemporaries. “Looking at the other calendars, the other schools have two weeks off,” Malahy said. “We’ll still be the only school with one week.”

From Page 1 in working order. Also at the meeting, the board discussed the new school calendar. Students at Lostant might see a longer Christmas break in the coming year. The school board asked teacher Jill Newbold about what the teachers would like to see in the calendar. “It’s the one that we really wanted because we would like a longer Christmas sea-

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At 11:37 p.m. Jan. 13, deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash at North 15th Road and East 14th Road in Eagle Township. The vehicle, driven by David L. Shipman, 27, of Streator, slid off the road because of the ice and struck a power pole. He was cited for no insurance. Shipman wasn’t injured.

IVCC Eagles Softball Clinic set for Feb. 19 at IVCC OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Community College softball team will host the 18th annual IVCC Eagles Softball Clinic Saturday, Feb. 18, and Sunday, Feb. 19, in IVCC’s gym. Coaches and current players will offer softball instruction in hitting, bunting, fielding, throwing, base running and communication. There will be two sessions each day. On Saturday, participants in grades 2-4 will meet from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Participants in grades 5-8 will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. On Sunday, grades 2-4 will meet from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with grades 5-8 meeting from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Cost of the clinic is $30 per player and includes five hours of instruction and a clinic T-shirt. If a player can only come one day, the cost is $20. All players should bring a glove and tennis shoes (no spikes or cleats allowed). If a player has her own bat, she is allowed to bring it. Please make sure all items have the player’s name on them for identification purposes. To register, contact softball coach Cory Tomasson at 815-224-0471 or the athletic department at 815224-0472.

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Special Olympics Area 16 Hundreds of athletes, families, fans and supporters of the Special Olympics gathered on Jan. 21 at Putnam County High School to take part in the Area 16 Basketball and Individual Skills Competition. Athletes of all ages were both competitive and enthusiastically supportive of each other during the competition.

Community support at Penguin Plunge to go to Make-A-Wish OTTAWA — Thanks to an outpouring of community support, the sixth annual Penguin Plunge at Heritage Harbor in Ottawa held on Jan. 8 was a huge success. More than 500 participants, sponsors and spectators braved the cold weather but felt the warmth of giving back to a community. To date, more than $150,000 was raised to help grant wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Additional donations are being accepted until the end of the month. A post-plunge party is scheduled for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Red Dog Grill, 1970 N 2753rd Road in Ottawa to thank the community and celebrate the success of the event. Awards will be presented and the final

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John and Cheryl Roelfsema create scholarships in memory of loves ones Deadline to apply for awards is Feb. 10 OGLESBY — John and Cheryl Roelfsema of Marseilles have established a pair of Illinois Valley Community College Foundation scholarships to memorialize Cheryl’s father and sister. The Bud Connelly Scholarship will provide $2,000 for tuition and books to a student for the 2017-18 academic year. Connelly, Roelfsema’s father, died in 2010 at age 93. Before joining the Army, Connelly worked in the lumber camps of northern Minnesota, on harvest crews in North Dakota and in sawmills in eastern Oregon. In World

War II, he sustained serious head and leg injuries and earned a purple heart while serving on an anti-tank unit. Following his discharge in 1945, Connelly returned to Minnesota where he worked in the woods until 1968. He then moved to Oregon and operated B & M Logging from 1974 to 1988. “My father was a disabled World War II veteran, but that did not stop him from a 50-plus-year career as a timber feller. He was also a farmer and an excellent horseman,” said Roelfsema, IVCC vice president for business services and finance. A second award, the Sharon O’Brien Scholarship, will provide $1,000 for tuition and books to an IVCC single parent this fall.

O’Brien died in September at age 76 in Eugene, Ore. The top student in her 1958 Williams, Minn., high school class, O’Brien raised two children in Minneapolis before moving to Oregon in 1968. “My sister worked for 30 years as a business manager in the Oregon public school system,” said Roelfsema. “Though she was valedictorian of her high school class, she never had the opportunity to attend college.” The deadline to apply for the Connelly and O’Brien awards and all other IVCC Foundation scholarships is Feb. 10. Students are also required to have their FAFSA submitted online by that date. For information, call Donna Swiskoski at 815-224-0551.

Meet the Directors Night planned for Feb. 3 STREATOR — Theatre fans will get a chance to meet the directors for Community Players of Streator’s 2017 season and learn more about how to get involved in the group’s 60th anniversary season. Community Players of Streator – best known as Engle Lane – will host a Meet the Directors Night at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, in the William C. Schiffbauer Center for the Performing Arts at Engle Lane Theatre, 1012 Columbus Road, Streator.

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drama directed by Joseph Ennenbach, June 11-17; Monty Python’s Spam-ALot,” a musical comedy directed by Doug Bartelt, July 9-15; “The Lion King Jr. Experience,” a youth musical experience directed by Darcy Mollo, Aug. 6-12; “I Hate Hamlet,” a comedy directed by Larry Kelsey, Sept. 10-16; and “Sister Act,” a musical directed by Nicholas Frig, Oct. 15-21. For more information on Community Players, visit www.englelane.org or the group’s Engle Lane Theatre Facebook page.

IVCC Foundation scholarships reminder OGLESBY — Current Illinois Valley Community College students, high school seniors and any individuals planning to enroll at the college in fall 2017 have until Friday, Feb. 10, to apply for more than 150 IVCC Foundation scholarships. The application is available at www.ivcc. edu/foundation, from the Foundation office in Room C202 or from IVCC’s Ottawa Center at 321 W. Main St. Applicants must also file a

2017-18 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online by Feb. 10. Scholarships are available in specific disciplines ranging from agriculture to healthcare to STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). In addition, there are nearly 40 “open scholarships” available to students in any program. Awards range in value from $500 to $2,000 and more. For information, call Donna Swiskoski at 815-224-0551.

Stage 212 casting call LASALLE — Director Zoe Peshel has announced auditions for Stage 212’s spring 2017 production, “The Hallelujah Girls,” the rollicking Southern comedy by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at the theater, 700 First St. in LaSalle. Following the loss of a dear friend, a group of women realize that the time to change their lives and achieve their dreams is now, and they start by trying to turn an abandoned church into a day spa. Personalities, family, an ex-boyfriend, a spiteful

archrival and other obstacles get in the way, but for the women of Eden Falls, Ga., where there’s a will, there’s always another way. Peshel will be casting five women able to play 50, one woman able to play 65 and two men able to play 50. Perusal scripts are available by contacting the Stage 212 ticket office at 815-224-3025. Familiarity with the script is not required to audition. “The Hallelujah Girls” will be presented April 21-23 and 28-30. Stage 212 auditions are open to all regardless of prior theatrical experience.

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Illinois Theatre Association selects Community Players of Streator as site for mock audition clinic STREATOR — For actors wondering if they have what it takes to go pro, this is the chance to find out. Community Players of Streator/ Engle Lane Theatre has been selected as the next site for the Illinois Theatre Association’s Mock Audition Clinic. These clinics give actors insider information about what to expect at the ITA’s Statewide Non-Equity Professional Auditions in February at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and how to best prepare for professional auditions in general. The ITA’s statewide auditions (commonly referred to in the industry as “the ITA’s”) provide more than 300 actors an opportunity to audi-

tion in front of a theatre full of casting representatives from throughout the state and beyond. Actors of all ages and types will be hand selected from a pool of about 500 applicants. ITA Executive Director AimeeLynn Newlan explains the clinics give actors insight into how applications are chosen, what to expect on the day of auditions, and how to make the most of their 90 seconds on stage. Newlan encourages all actors, even those not attending the ITA’s to take part in this clinic. “It’s a valuable learning opportunity for all!” This year’s mock audition clinic will also include a discussion on headshot/resume submissions. A

select number of actors will be chosen to perform their audition pieces in front of the audience and be given feedback by the facilitators. Newlan explains the event is a great opportunity for local actors. “It’s free for all members of the ITA and Community Players of Streator, and only $10 for everyone else. I encourage anyone serious about acting to join us on this afternoon.” The clinic at Engle Lane Theatre, 1012 Columbus Road in Streator, will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4. Participants must register in advance for the clinic at www.illinoistheatre. org and clicking on the Auditions tab.

Breakfast Jan. 30 — Honeybun, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. Jan. 31 — Scrambled eggs, sausage and toast, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. Feb. 1 — French toast and syrup, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. Feb. 2 — Egg, cheese and sausage on toast, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. Feb. 3 — Peach muffin, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. Lunch Jan. 30 — Chicken nuggets, french fries, applesauce, milk. Jan. 31 — Walking taco, fruit cocktail, milk. Feb. 1 — Ham and cheese sandwich, chicken noodle soup, pears, milk. Feb. 2 — Pork roast, buttered whole potatoes, corn, peaches bread, milk. Feb. 3 — Hot pork sandwich, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas, pears, milk.

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Klopcic donates $1,000 to scholarship campaign Illinois Valley Community College psychology instructor Betsy Klopcic recently donated $1,000 to the IVCC Foundation Scholarship campaign that has now topped $518,500. Klopcic (second from right) is joined by IVCC President Jerry Corcoran (left), Student Government Association officers Cristian Mendez of DePue, Sarah Tipton and Alexis Scarpaci, both of Dalzell, and Hugo Perez of DePue along with Fran Brolley, director of community relations and development. “Although we are pleased to have reached our immediate goal, we hope that Betsy’s generosity and commitment to our cause of making higher education accessible to all will inspire others to follow,” Corcoran said. All campaign donations of $250 or more will be recognized on a permanent display in the Community Technology Center. The deadline for inclusion on the display is Jan. 31. For information, call Brolley at 815-224-0466.

‘Let it Dough’ class scheduled for Feb. 18 OGLESBY — Everyone is invited to join University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Susan Glassman and learn the art of bread making. “Let it Dough” will be offered at the Peter Miller Community Technology Center, Culinary Kitchen, 815 N. Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby, Room CTC-123 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat-

urday, Feb. 18. Class size is limited to eight persons. There is a $10 fee per person to cover materials and supplies. Participants will be able to proof the yeast, mix the dough, knead and let rise, and bake until done in this hands-on workshop. They will create pita bread, braided challah and rosemary breadsticks from scratch, and

will be able taste samples and take home leftovers. To register for the “Let it Dough” class, call the Extension office at 815224-0889 by Thursday, Feb. 9, or register online at https://web.extension. illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=15729. For more information, call Susan Glassman at 815-224-0889.

Breakfast Jan. 30 — Breakfast pizza or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Jan. 31 — Smoothie, toaster pastry or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Feb. 1 — Scrambled eggs or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Feb. 2 — Muffin or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Feb. 3 — Powdered sugar or chocolate doughnuts or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Lunch Jan. 30 — Hot dog, bun, baked beans, applesauce, zert pudding, milk. Jan. 31 — Rotini, meat sauce, shredded lettuce, salad dressings, fruit, garlic bread, milk. Feb. 1 — No lunch, early out. Feb. 2 — Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit, milk. Feb. 3 — Pizza bosco stick, carrots, apple slices, caramel, milk.

Putnam County Community Center Jan. 30 — Barbecue pulled pork on bun, baked potato with sour cream, three-bean salad, grapes. Jan. 31 — Beef and noodles, tossed salad with toppings, applesauce, garlic bread, dessert. Feb. 1 — Lemon pepper chicken, baked potato with sour cream and butter, peas, fruit cocktail. Feb. 2 — Goulash, tossed salad with toppings, roll, banana, dessert. Feb. 3 — Cheese/sausage pizza, salad with toppings, peaches, dessert. 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.

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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. Perona, Peterlin, Andreoni & Brolley, LLC 170 E. Walnut St., PO Box 35 Oglesby, IL 61348 Tel: 815-883-4102 Published in the Tonica News Jan. 20, 27 and Feb. 3, 2017.

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