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“They need to move us forward with a real effort. Members of both parties need to come together and not allow the leaders to dictate what happens with education funding.” Dan Marenda
LaSalle Elementary Superintendent Dan Marenda
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Hall High School Superintendent Mike Struna
“We’ve been spending less money every year since 2010, and we can’t cut expenses fast enough to keep up with reductions.” Mike Struna
“It’s difficult to change an education funding formula, but it’s incredibly important that when it’s done, it’s done correctly.” Sue Rezin
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Rauner/Madigan vs. Illinois children Superintendents and politicians call for compromise at IVCC meeting By Dave Cook
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OGLESBY — “There are people getting hurt. Both parties need to come together and stand up to Gov. Rauner and Mike Madigan and make a statement. It boils down to two people, and we all know it,” said Princeton Elementary Superintendent Tim Smith during the press conference held at IVCC on Monday, May 16. Area superintendents and politicians gathered to bring attention to the
effects of poor education funding and the impact of the two-man political fight in Springfield that’s well into its 10th round. Superintendents from DeKalb, Bureau, Marshall, Putnam and LaSalle counties used the event to outline the long- and short-term damage being done to area schools, students and families by the partisan stand-off and the continually decreasing funding for education. The problems listed included inadequate funding caused by an outdated funding formula; an
over-reliance on property tax; the pro-rationing of general state aid; federal fund reductions; the loss of several grant programs; the high percentage of funds used for pensions; there still being no budget; and the public battle between Rauner and Madigan. LaSalle Elementary Superintendent Dan Marenda said, “They need to move us forward with a real effort. Members of both parties need to come together and not allow the leaders to dictate what happens with
education funding.” State Representative Andy Skoog was visibly frustrated when he said, “We have to stand up for education. If we have to go against party lines then we have to go against party lines, but we have to get something done because this is making our children vulnerable. It’s on their backs, and it’s not right. There’s something wrong with our state, if education and the people dependent on social services are at the bottom of the list. Something needs to
be done, and it needs to be done now.” Hall High School Superintendent Mike Struna shared budget information and the results that poor funding has had on his school. The general state aid (GSA) foundation level set in 2010 has not been increased since, and it has not been fully-funded since 2009. The GSA has also been prorated at 89 percent since 2012-13. Struna went on to say Hall High School has lost more than $1 million in GSA in the past seven years. Throughout the past
three years, this lack of funding at Hall has reduced the equivalent of full-time English faculty from four to three; the librarian position to zero; the PE/health/driver education faculty from five to four; the custodial staff from four to three; and the cafeteria staff from four to three. There’s also a smaller foreign language department, less access to guidance counselors, and there was no principal during the 2013-14 and 2014-15 school years.
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Connecting the circle EDCNCI aims to combine area forces to promote economic/social growth
By Eric Engel
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PRINCETON — A key player can gain recognition, accolades and accomplishments through the distribution of their efforts, but if they forge forward alone, the chances of failure are greater. Combining forces as a team is what makes the characteristics of each individual shine that much brighter, and the commu-
nity members spearheading the Economic Development Cooperation of North Central Illinois (EDCNCI) are basing their approach around that notion. At a board meeting held Wednesday, May 11 at Central Bank in Princeton, Jim Riley, president of Hometown National Bank in LaSalle, said the goal of the EDCNCI is to market the tri-county area to the external area — the world so to speak — but primar-
ily in the Midwest through their Chicago connections. “We think of ourselves as a marketing and sales organization for the tri-county region,” Riley said. “We’re certainly not working against anybody who’s doing local work, but our focus is going to be some of the external work with the larger and more industrial commercial-type of opportunities.”
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A ditch, a garage and a stop sign By Zachary J. Pratt
projects, as a couple of residents have requested permission to make TONICA — The village changes. The board addressed of Tonica could be undergoing various renovation one resident’s request to fill in a ditch and another’s to demolish and Vol. 142 No. 24 rebuild a garage. The ditch One Section - 12 Pages “He seems pretty conscientious,” Folty said of the resident who wishes to fill in his ditch. “I think he’ll do a good job.” “As long as he puts in the same size pipe that he’s already got under © The Tonica News news@tonicanews.com
his driveway, so it connects and the water can go through, that should be fine,” village President Kevin Sluder said initially. The discussion quickly gave way to the difficulties this particular project would present in the suggested area. “I don’t know how he’s going to do it, but as long as he has that pipe,” Sluder said. “It’s going to be tricky because that is a steep ditch.”
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‘When the red, red robin ...’ This young robin seems to be “bob, bob, bobbin’ along’ in this welcoming puddle. Warmer weather, spring rains, worms and more are this bird’s paradise throughout the spring. Do you have any great nature photographs you’d like to share with the Tonica News? Send them to news@tonicanews.com along with information, your name and telephone number, and we may print your photos for other readers to admire.
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Rocky roads in Tonica
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TONICA — Roads continue to be an issue in Tonica, but the Tonica Village Board is moving to make repairs. At its meeting Monday, May 16, the ongoing issues of 1950th Road and Cherry Street were addressed. “We’d talked last time about the road in front of the elevator and decided if we want to preserve things we should knock the shoulders off,” Village Engineer Jack Kusek said. Village President Kevin Sluder noted the road’s condition does not leave the board much choice; the village must act. “We definitely need to do something to that road because it is falling apart,” Sluder said. The board discussed the possibility of using motor fuel tax (MFT) funds to fix the roads. However, this brings along issues of its own, such as additional regulations and downtime before the project can begin. “MFT is, you have to put the program together and get it approved by IDOT and go to bid,” Kusek said
regarding the process. “You’re looking at a month and a half.” There are other options as well. “We can use TIF funds on the roads too,” Sluder said. Kusek agreed with this course of action, noting that it could be more efficient than the alternatively proposed MFT funds, being more quickly accessible and without the same regulations. With the traffic on 1950th, these qualities made the TIF money more appealing for the project than MFT would have been. It should allow the village to work on the road at a selected time, which should disrupt farmers the least. July has been selected as the opportune time. The MFT funds are still being used, however. Cherry Street has also fallen into disrepair, and the board has opted to use the MFT funds to fix it up. In other discussion: • The village has encountered issues regarding the sign which is being put up. The current village of Tonica sign is in need of replacement. A new sign is meant to fix the current prob-
lems, but production has halted. “The one thing I don’t like about it — it’s everything we want except it’s around six feet high,” Trustee Bob Folty said, indicating this to be two feet shorter than desired. The current sign is eight feet tall, and this already causes issues with readability. If part of the purpose of replacing the current sign is to improve readability, replacing it with one even smaller would go against the reason for replacement. “We don’t want to go any smaller,” Sluder said. “The smaller it is, the worse it is, and you can barely tell what’s going on there now.” “I hate to say it, but we’re going to have to wait a while here and regroup and see what happens, because making it smaller, that’s ridiculous,” Folty said. “If we can, I’d like to spruce it up a little,” Sluder said of the sign. “A new sign, not as congested: simple, to the point, direct.” • Folty addressed the issue of various utilities not being recorded under a single database. He had come across someone locating utilities unaware of the live wire under
his feet. “I asked him, ’How would you like to be digging and hit that?’” Folty said. “That would not be fun,” Sluder replied. “Do you know how many utilities are in the ground and how many companies have some going through there?” Sluder asked. Different places have recorded these in different locations, and they only bother with what they are supposed to be working with. “Those locators come in, and what they have on their map is what they go by,” Sluder said. This could present a hazard if utilities are hit. • The lift station project is undergoing progress. Kusek told the board that a contractor for the project had talked to him. “He came back and notified me that they approve the modifications but are not going to call it a modification because all our proposals are germane to the original project,” Kusek said. Kusek also said the USDA has given the approval to go to bid.
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Some of the most valuable opportunities in education exist outside of the classroom. Relationships with family, teachers, mentors, coaches and volunteers offer guidance and support and are important elements of a child’s development. Four-H provides meaningful lessons for more than 200,000 students across Illinois, and the more than 14,000 volunteers involved also benefit from their involvement. The University of Illinois Extension Office of Bureau-LaSalle-Marshall and Putnam Counties are seeking more adults from these areas to join 4-H and share their knowledge with area youth. According to 4-H program coordinator Anne Scheel, adults with no previous connection to 4-H may volunteer to share talents, strengths and experiences. Some may want to share their knowledge for a specific project related to their own career, hobby or area of interests, and others become involved to get to know the younger people in their community. There are volunteers who want to spend time with their own
children and their classmates, and 4-H alumni often choose to volunteer to give back to the program that helped them develop the skills which have helped them with their lives. Scheel said, “Four-H offers a variety of long- and short-term volunteer opportunities including organizational leaders of clubs or groups, project leaders for more than 100 subjects or activity leaders who help plan educational and social events, contests, workshops and clinics for the 4-H members in the county.” Pat McGlaughlin, U of I Extension 4-H youth development specialist, said, “Today’s 4-H youth are engaged in learning activities as they’re practicing skills employers want; growing and distributing food to communities in need; stewarding natural resources; making a difference in local, state, national and global issues and influencing positive choices for healthy living.” Four-H is the largest out-ofschool youth education program in the United States, and programs are offered in every county in Illinois. Volunteer Francis Morse shared what he enjoys about his volunteer experiences.
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“I mainly volunteer because of the kids and the excitement they have for their 4-H projects. Watching their faces when they show their work, seeing the excitement and pride when they earn ribbons and the overall atmosphere of the fair is great. It’s nice to see kids recognize their interests and then take the next step to learn more about it. They then practice those skills, become involved and achieve their goals,” Morse said. It’s not just the children who benefit from Morse’s involvement though. Morse said, “It’s been beneficial to me in my retirement, as an older person, keeping me active in our community. As studies have shown, by staying active I have better physical and mental health as a result of working with the kids and families in 4-H.” Volunteer and U of I Extension Office Master Gardener Sharon Gallup shared what she found valuable about her time spent with 4-H. “Not having children of my own, it’s very rewarding to see children eager to learn and benefit from 4-H programs. They get children involved in something benefiting everyone. They ask interest-
ing questions and they make me smile and be happy I’m involved. They’ve taught me patience and make me want to come back for more. Everyone involved is wonderful to work with, and I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience with children. I would recommend others make some time to volunteer for these programs and share their knowledge and experience,” Gallup said. McGlaughlin said, “Whether you have two hours a week or 10 hours a year to give to enrich the lives of youth through 4-H, Extension has a place for you.” Gallup added, “It’s a great feeling of satisfaction knowing you have, in some small way, helped through the 4-H programs and had a positive impact on these children who will take that with them in their lives.” For the health and safety of all involved, adults are required to complete the application process and attend an orientation session prior to becoming a 4-H volunteer. To learn more about the volunteer opportunities in your community, contact Anne Scheel at 309-364-2356, email amscheel@ illinois.edu. or visit the website at www.4-H.illinois.edu.
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James Dunn
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PRINCETON — James D. “Jay” Dunn, 91, of Princeton formerly of Ohio and Tonica, died Friday, May 13, 2016, at Liberty Village in Princeton. Born March 29, 1925, in Sublette, he was a son of James J. and Genevieve (Fitzpatrick) Dunn. He was united in marriage to JoAnn Tucker on July 29, 1950, in Ohio, Ill. She preceded him in death on July 13, 1968. He then married Betty Rooney Fundell in 1973. James Dunn She preceded him in death in 1978. He then married Mildred Grubb McCloud in 1980. She preceded him in death in 2013. In 1930 while attending a family reunion at Lowell Park in Dixon, he fell off of a dock into the Rock River and was saved by Ronald Reagan, who was the life guard on duty at the time. He attended the Daven School in East Grove Township, Lee County, and graduated from Amboy High School in 1942. He earned a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from the University of Illinois in 1950. He owned and operated the Ohio Grain Company from 1954 until about 1970. An early adopter of no-till farming, he was once named Lee County Conservation Farmer of the Year. He was an antique car enthusiast and an amateur radio operator. Jay was among those who successfully advocated for the straightening of the dangerous S curve on Route 26 south of Ohio more than 40 years ago. Jay worked as an industrial electrician at Donaldson Company from 1974 to 1976 and at Air Products and Chemicals from 1976 until his retirement in 1990. He enjoyed singing and was a longtime member of the Bureau County Barber Shop Chorus. He was a catechism teacher at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Leonore. He was a former member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ohio. He resided in Ohio from 1958 to 1985 when he and Millie moved to Tonica. His family will most remember his kind and gentle nature as well as his dry sense of humor. Those left to honor his memory include his daughters, Shauna M. Dunn (Paul Gyorok) of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., and Carole E. (Mike) Vaughn of Princeton; a son, James H. “Jim” (Jamie) Dunn of Ohio; eight grandchildren, Rebecca Dunn (Matt Quigley) of Petersburg, Joseph (Angel) Dunn of Princeton, Michael (Elizabeth) Dunn of Boynton Beach, Fla., Jeffrey Dunn of Dongguan City, China, Angela (Nathan) Baldwin of Ballwin, Mo., Missy Dunn of Ohio, Lindsay Vaughn (James Van Fleet) of Princeton and Devin Vaughn (Dr. Christie Hancock) of Chicago; three great-grandchildren, Ethan, Aubrey and Owen Dunn; two brothers, Gerald (Anita) Dunn of Walnut and Robert Dunn of San Francisco, Calif.; several nieces, a nephew, great-nieces and great-nephews; three stepgranddaughters, Amy (Kirk) Stevens, Sheila McMann (Steve Wall) and Gennene (Christopher) Ching; and six stepgreat-grandchildren, Ty, Madlyn, Ryan, Devon, Delaney and Josey. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Sister Elizabeth, O.S.B.; and several stepchildren. Private services have been held. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Garland Funeral Home in Walnut. Online condolences may be left at www.garlandfuneralhome.com.
Struna added expenditure cuts for the 2016-17 school year will further reduce the social studies faculty from three to two and the special education faculty from five to four. “This is a mandated service we are required to provide. It’s not just the pro-rationing hurting our schools, it’s also the loss of many of the grants we depend on. We’ve been spending less money every year since 2010, and we can’t cut expenses fast enough to keep up with reductions. There’s been $300,000 cut, and I’m asking for another $50,000. I’m not sure what else can be cut. We have to borrow from the bank just to pay the bills for July. There’s a very good chance there will be no funding next year, and with no budget, we’ll be locking our doors in February or March,” Struna said. LaSalle-Peru Township High School Superintendent Steven Wrobleski spoke of additional long-term damage done by Illinois’ poor educational funding when he said, “This also hurts our employment pool. We won’t get quality candidates if they’re fearful their position will be cut or are questioning whether their department will receive adequate funding.” State Sen. Sue Rezin said, “It’s difficult to change an education funding formula, but it’s incredibly important that when it’s done, it’s done correctly. We’re committed to working on a change in the funding formula because we do all agree it is broken.” Chris Dvorak, regional superintendent of schools for the Regional Office of Education No. 35, said in a press release, “Time is running out for the governor and legislature to agree on a budget for the new year, and the future of K-12 education in Illinois rests on their decisions.” State Rep. Don Moffitt’s statement helped affirm the belief the budget stand-off is the result of two people. Moffitt said, “We could have meaningful changes, but we have to have a vote. We spend more without a budget than we do with, and we’re only digging our hole deeper. We do speak to our leaders, and it’s very blunt, but they continue to hold their positions.”
ISP releases April report LASALLE — Illinois State Police District 17 announced that during the month of April troopers handled 2,075 calls for service and assistance. Of these calls, 132 were to help motorists whose vehicles were disabled on area highways. Criminal activities during the month included five persons apprehended for being wanted on outstanding warrants and 31 arrested for other criminal offenses. Traffic enforcement activities resulted in 308 drivers arrested for speeding and 115 cited for seat belt violations. Driving under the influence arrests totaled 12, while six apprehensions for other alcohol related offenses were recorded. Troopers issued a total of 699 traffic citations and 988 written warnings to motorists during the month. Troopers and weight inspectors issued six citations for overweight loads and issued seven written warnings for overweight violations. District 17 troopers handled 32 traffic crashes within the three-county area of LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam. There were no fatal crashes handled by District 17 troopers.
Cemetery erosion in Tonica Board looks at possible solutions By Zachary J. Pratt news@tonicanews.com
TONICA — An issue at the graveyards has some community members spooked, as erosion could cause major issues and even unearth those who are buried there. At the Tonica Village Board meeting, Monday, May 16, Trustee Bob Folty addressed an issue at the cemeteries, in which flooding has been causing erosion. Folty is also a member of the Tonica Cemetery Association. The issue might not appear of the utmost importance now, but Folty expects ignoring it today will have repercussions in the future. “It’s one of those things where down the road you’ll ask why didn’t you do something sooner,” Folty said. “Well, now’s sooner.” Folty said the worst issue is by Brookside, where the water is washing out the bank. “It’s bad. You can look up there, and there’s maybe 15-20 feet,” he said of an area left to erode. While he indicated this distance remaining means the catastrophes he described will not occur this year, he sees no time available to waste. There is especially little time, given the scene he painted as he described the outcome of erosion at Fairview, the older cemetery. “That’s the one, when that caves in, there won’t be caskets flowing in,” Folty said. “There will be corpses, bodies.” Already, Folty has sought aid for the situation. One group he had talked to is the Army Core of Engineers, though he has been informed he will be unable to get them to reroute the creek which has been causing issues, at least unless he has some major connections. He had also discussed the issue with the LaSalle County Soil and Water Conservation District, but he does not expect to receive any help there. “Their funding is dry,” he said. “I guess we’re on their list should something come along.” The other group he talked to is the North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG), from where he expects the biggest help to come. “The big thing is funding, and there should be something out there,” Folty said. “They called me the other day to make sure the cemetery is a not-for-profit organization, which we are.” His current plan is to set gabion baskets along the side of the creek where erosion is an issue. “If they want to put baskets there, I don’t think that’s a bad idea at all,” Village President Kevin Sluder said. Something similar was done to save a bridge in town and is considered to have been effective. Folty thinks this might have constrained the flow of water in such a way that it created an added pressure and contributed to the current situation, but the other board members disagreed with this assertion. “The main thing is we have the property owners aware of this,” Folty said of the situation.
Honoring your hero
Public encouraged to submit photos for recognition on Memorial Day Remembrance Wall SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs, State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Peru), and the Illinois Senate Republican caucus are teaming up to honor and remember the sacrifice of the brave servicemen and servicewomen who have passed away. The public is encouraged to submit a photograph and written remembrance of veterans who are no longer with us, which will be displayed on the Illinois State Capitol Memorial Day Remembrance Wall. The submissions will be displayed in the State Capitol Rotunda at the beginning of the Memorial Day holiday weekend, Thursday, May 26, through Monday, July 4. “We can never do enough to honor those who fought so bravely for the freedoms we enjoy today,” Rezin said. “The Memorial Day Remembrance Wall allows Illinoisans and visitors to the capitol to see the names and pictures of so many brave men and women, and remember their sacrifice and dedication to democracy, values and freedom. It’s a
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Skoog applauds accomplishments of NPLEx
PERU — Illinois State Representative Andrew Skoog (D-76th) has released the first quarter 2016 data from the state’s real time, stop-sale pseudoephedrine (PSE) monitoring system, known as the National Precursor Log Exchange (NPLEx). NPLEx is a tool allowing retailers to block the illegal sale of cold and allergy medicine containing pseudoephedrine (PSE) at the point of sale and across state lines. And in Illinois, it also prevents sales to known meth offenders entirely. This law enforcement tool also provides police with information to detect suspicious purchase patterns and identify, prosecute and convict suspected meth-makers.
Illinois and 31 other states have adopted NPLEx as a way to ensure law-abiding citizens have access to these vital medicines, while automatically blocking the purchase of PSE when consumers reach their allowed limits or unlawful (PSE) purchase attempts at the point of sale. In the first quarter of 2016, the NPLEx system in Illinois helped block the sale of 26,795 boxes of PSE, keeping 62,478 grams of PSE from potentially being used illegally. This success builds off what was seen in 2015 where 110,528 boxes, equating to 253,539 grams, were blocked via NPLEx. Illinois is also part of seven states who have gone one step further in implementing a
drug offender block list, which bans convicted meth offenders from purchasing PSE medicines. “NPLEx has given our state a mechanism for law enforcement and pharmacists to work together and stop the sale of illegal purchases of medicine containing pseudoephedrine, and it has shown, year after year, that it’s working,” said Skoog. “NPLEx stops criminals in their tracks before a PSE purchase is even made. Now our law enforcement can focus on the other aspects of the meth epidemic, including the influx of meth imported from abroad, which can end up here in the Illinois Valley.”
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something that would do well for everybody. “It’s something new, and we hope three years from now we’re still smiling,” Riley said, stating everyone will benefit if the functions of the EDCNCI are kept within the region. On the horizon Joni Hunt, executive director of Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development, said the Teri-county area is the last one in Central Illinois to have its own EDUC, and although many local individuals are promoting economic development quite well in their own right, the board members need to consider EDUC examples from places such as Blooming ton-Normal, Peoria and Rockford. “Those people are advancing further faster because they have a cohesive group working together, and that’s exactly what we need to do here,” Hunt said, noting to get outside corporations to look at the Teri-county region for development and job growth, local individuals need to compete at that high EDUC level. Former Princeton Mayor Keith Cain said all the towns in the area have something to offer. Putnam County is small but very powerful, with a lot to capitalize on. Bureau County has the interstate and Burlington Norther Santa Fe railroad. LaSalle County is a domineering civil force that should be considered an ally by neighboring communities. “We have a lot to offer, but to try to do it as one county or one city, you just don’t have the resources,” Cain said. “That’s why we put it together, so we’re all in the same hat.” Hunt brought up the example of Rockford, who studied what their assets were and decided the aeronautic industry is what they were going to be really good at; whereas Rochelle promoted their rail system as much as possible. Through the EDCNCI, the conversation can focus on what kind of industry clusters and relationships with site selectors and developers are available all across the nation — marketing assets to people who are utilizing them. Riley spoke of the ethanol plant in the Hennepin; automobile factories and a housing factory in Peru;
frack sand manufactured in LaSalle County and the titanium powder plant in Ottawa as opportunities to build upon. Cain emphasized the nice terminals along the river in Ottawa, and Hunt said the collaboration of all available resources is one of the greatest goals of the EDCNCI. Riley said it’s important to have the private and public sectors, as well as the union, all working together, so everyone lays their cards on the table at the beginning of the discussion and isn’t slipping any sly aces from their sleeve. “It’s encouraging, and it’s also enjoyable watching us come together. We all grew up in small communities where we developed a little competition, and we’re trying to set that aside and say, ‘Let’s work together,’” Riley said, adding the goal is to keep it administratively streamlined so they don’t run into a lot of red tape. “We’ve got a fairly small board of directors and people involved who know how to make decisions and move forward.” Without blaming politics, Cain said people are frustrated nationwide over the poor economic state of affairs as of late, and therefore must promote each other in renovations and improvement, as each sector of implemented action helps the entire area. “Spring Valley is getting a new bridge which helps traffic flow and putting a new wastewater treatment plant in, so it might seem minor to some people, but that’s a big factor to industry and whoever is coming around,” Cain said, noting that if you can invite everyone onto the same page it makes for one even player across Central Illinois. “Many areas are being developed, so everybody has something going for them.” Hunt concluded the explanation of the EDCNCI by noting it was important to the board members they had good communication with all the different layers to make the project successful, and that they are able to move swiftly as to not be excluded from any potential projects. “This is a collaboration of 2,200 square miles where our people collectively will be employed, purchasing homes and using our services, and then that whole economic development circle is completed by everyone working together.”
He has to wait some time before he can get the permission, as the board has to set a time for another special meeting, of which the public is notified at least 10 days in advance, and then still cannot grant the permission until the next regular meeting. “Unfortunately, it is a long process,” Sluder said. The board set a zoning meeting for 6:30 p.m. June 20, right before the regular meeting next month. A new stop sign? The Tonica Village Board discussed the possibility of installing a new stop sign, but tabled the decision when it became evident the action might incite controversy. The board considered a proposed ordinance which had been discussed last month, relating to the installation of a stop sign on the intersection of Peru and Elm streets. The discussion opened with trustee Bob Folty, who had been unable to attend the previous meeting, and said he didn’t like the idea of it. Sluder explained the process behind the discussion thus far. “A resident in the area came to me and asked me if we could put a stop sign at that intersection because of the big trucks — it’s starting to get a lot more traffic,” Sluder said. This is not to say Sluder expected the decision to go without any dissent. “I did talk to a number of people who were up-inarms about it, and I said ‘There’s a meeting you can attend,’ and nobody did,” he said. In his own personal experience, he can see why
people might dislike the suggestion, after living on Second Street when a sign was put in. Though he dislike it, he said he understood the reasoning behind it. “The one thing I am concerned about is that there is nothing at the T,” he said, regarding the current situation. This seems to be a common problem among the intersections around town, noting further examples where there are no signs. “There will be a four-way and there are no signs anywhere, and nobody knows who needs to yield,” Sluder said. “I’m against it; that’s all I can say, and so are the people I’ve talked to,” Folty said. He then questioned the number of people who had indicated support, since his experience pointed to an overall disapproval of the idea. “I will put it this way: Some residents came in and asked for a stop sign,” Sluder answered. “I said they should talk to their neighbors first, and nobody had an issue.” Somewhere along the line, opinions on the matter seem to have changed, or different people have spoken up. “If that’s the case, then they need to talk to the board,” Sluder said. One suggestion was to have residents sign regarding whether they want the sign or oppose it. In order to best resolve the situation in a way the public would approve, the board tabled discussion so that residents might have further opportunity to express their opinions.
From Page 1 Riley indicated the EDCNCI will be working with about a $400,000 budget per year, having asked for a three-year commitment from both municipal and private organizations. He said they have money in the bank that will get them through the first year, with letters of intent to get them through Years 2 and 3. The EDCNCI just got the ball rolling and is conducting a nationwide search for a CEO, with one strong candidate in mind and other suitable candidates making the search very compelling. “We’re going to be spending most of our money and time outside of the area and building our relationships out there,” Riley said, mentioning the plan is to have a central office at Illinois Valley Community College with the budget built around a three-person staff to begin with. “We’ll get that CEO as the first person hired, and then it’s up to them to hire their staff from that point forward.” How it got started Riley said a few years ago people got together and decided something needed to be done a little differently than what had been done in the past. The steering committee commissioned Northern Illinois University to do a study, and they determined the best thing going was the geographical entity itself — the tri-county region encompassing Bureau, Putnam and LaSalle counties. “The resources within the region were phenomenal, representing 153,000 people and over 3,300 businesses, not counting retail and farm businesses,” Riley said. “The fact we had the confluence of the interstate, the river and a good airport in the area — plus a tremendous amount of access and exit points from the interstate — was a phenomenal resource to sell.” Within two years to the week of the initial idea, the EDCNCI had their first investor meeting. The steering committee met many times trying to find the common ground and define what the core values of this organization were — a concept built and structured on
Projects From Page 1 Folty had mentioned another issue around the area, which this resident had brought to his attention. The resident pointed out the catch basin is deteriorating and brick are breaking loose. The repair connected to the catch basin was included in the discussion regarding the process of filling in the ditch, as it related to the situation at hand. After the brief look at the catch basin, an image of the location in question was brought up, and it presented further complications than had been previously assumed. The current culvert is covered in grass, which was noted would make the resident need to dig even lower. In the end, the board decided it would be best if the resident spoke with Marc Lemrise, the public works employee, who had been previously mentioned in the discussion, and come up with a plan. The garage Tonica resident Ben Sterchi addressed the board about a renovation project he wants to undertake, but which he needs permission in order to begin. “I’ve got to get a variance because we’re tearing down a garage where it currently sits and building one slightly bigger,” he said. Sterchi said the current garage has issues, such as rot, which will cause it to eventually fall. He would like to circumvent this occurrence.
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Community April Students of the Month in Lostant The three students who were selected as April Students of the Month at Lostant School were second-grader Mariska Beck, fifth-grader Paityn Skinner and eighth-grader Ethan Phillips.
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Two generations unite St. Bede Class of ‘66 returns to St. Bede for Legacy Lunch and senior Mass PERU — Members from the Class of 1966 returned to St. Bede, 50 years since their own graduation, to meet their Legacy Class 2016. On May 3, the Class of 1966 was invited to St. Bede to lunch with the graduating Class of 2016 and take part in their special senior farewell Mass. Several classmates, along with their wives, even made the trip from out of state to intermingle with the seniors and dine in the very same refectory they did 50 years before. The special event marked their 50-year graduation from St. Bede for the new Golden Bedans. Held in conjunction with the traditional senior farewell Mass, the Legacy Lunch was a time for the Class of 1966 to re-connect with the school, and also meet and share stories with the Class of 2016. Conversations covered various topics from assigned lunch seating and its menu 50 years ago to college choices, discussion of professional careers and most of all what it means to be a St. Bede Bruin graduate. The day concluded with the traditional school senior farewell Mass in which the Class of 1966 took part in with the entire student body. Members of the Class of ’66 participated with a reading, jointly bringing forth the offertory with other students and senior Zoe Postula and 1966 graduate attorney John Duncan highlighted the Mass during the homily with what has changed in 50 years at St. Bede and what has remained the same. Ray Bauer, who travelled from Texas to attend,
stated, “We, the Golden Bedans, felt special and honored to be a part of the seniors’ special day. I have a renewed sense of pride that I was and am still a Bruin. Many of us that moved out of state lost touch for years, but the education and life lessons that St. Bede instilled in us still permeates our personalities and daily behavior. I’ve told many people that next to my parents, the St. Bede experience was the most influential factor in determining my future behavior and success.” Bauer continued, “Greeting and congratulating the seniors in the line after Mass was a real highlight to the day.” The Class of 1966 spent the remainder of the afternoon discussing homecoming plans and their special class gift to fund a new website for St. Bede that will launch this summer. The men were even able to fit in an unplanned round of golf too as with the day’s reunion the classmates found it hard to say goodbye until October. “I felt proud to be a Bruin again as did the other old guys from my class. We did a lot of reminiscing resulting in a great time. I hope future classes, especially the Class of 2016, enjoy their time to be golden Bruins 50 years from now,” said Terrence Bosshart, who made the trip from Michigan. “Today’s event brings the Class of 1966 back to St. Bede to meet their Legacy Class 2016, and we are proud to begin this new and meaningful yearly tradition,” said Julia Yaklich, development director.
Informational meeting planned for May 28 for Marshall-Putnam Fair Queen Pageant HENRY — An informational meeting for the Miss Marshall-Putnam County Fair Queen Pageant will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 28, at the Marshall-Putnam County Fair Office, located at 915 University Ave., Henry. The divisions are Little Miss for ages 5-8; Junior Miss for ages
Open house cancelled TONICA — Due to unforeseen circumstances, Betty and Jim Sluder’s 50th wedding anniversary open house on Sunday, May 22, has been cancelled.
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Menus and Activities Putnam County Community Center May 23 — No lunch, Starved Rock Theater. May 24 — Baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered green beans, roll, strawberries with Cool Whip, dessert. May 25 — Meatloaf with gravy, mashed potatoes, zucchini/tomatoes, apricots. May 26 — Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, rolls and butter, mixed fruit, dessert. May 27 — Chicken noodle casserole, buttered beans, sliced peaches, bread and butter, 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.
Bridges Senior Center May 23 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 12:45 p.m., Bingo; 1:30 p.m., open cards. May 24 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 10:15 a.m., Eating Smart; 1-3 p.m., Alzheimer’s Association Savvy Caregiver. May 25 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., beginner computer class. May 26 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 12:45 p.m., Bingo; 1:30 p.m., open cards. May 27 — 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
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Lostant Grade School Breakfast May 23 — Sausage, egg and cheese on toast, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. May 24 — Danish, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. May 25 — Scrambled eggs and toast, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. May 26 — French toast and syrup, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. May 27 — Uncrustable, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. Lunch May 23 — Biscuits and gravy, hash browns, orange, milk. May 24 — Macaroni and cheese, broccoli and cauliflower, applesauce, milk. May 25 — Grilled cheese, tomato soup, pears, milk. May 26 — Baked potato, sour cream, diced ham, cheese, mixed vegetables, peaches, milk. May 27 — Meat tortellini in broth, spinach salad with ranch, fruit cocktail, milk.
Tonica Grade School Breakfast May 23 — Chef’s choice. May 24 — Chef’s choice. May 25 — Chef’s choice. May 26 — Chef’s choice. May 27 — Chef’s choice. Lunch May 23 — Chef’s choice. May 24 — Chef’s choice. May 25 — Chef’s choice. May 26 — School picnic — Hamburger or hot dog, cheese slice, bun baked beans, carrots, fruit, chips, ice cream bars, milk, lemonade. May 27 — Chef’s choice.
Tonica Grade School had 10 students qualify and compete in the state track meet at the East Side Center in Peoria on Friday, May 13, and Saturday, May 14. Savanna Rietgraf (back row, from left), Brianna Strehl, Claire Stillwell, Cassie Anderson, Emily Strehl, Raegen Poole, Rene Lamboley, Carly Christman; and (front row, from left) Jarrett Skinner and Devon Poggi.
Bridges Senior Center Briefs OTTAWA — Bridges Senior Center in Ottawa has announcing the following upcoming events. The center is located 15 221 W. Etna Road in Ottawa.
Painting class Bridges Senior Center will host a new painting class, Art and Soul Gallery, Where Creativity Meet Entertainment, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 26. Alicia Sesto will lead the class. Each participant will paint their own canvas, and the theme will be Chevron Stripes and Initials. This activity is sponsored in part by a grant from the Ottawa Parks and Recreation. Registration is required and the $10 fee is due to secure the registration. All materials will be supplied. There will be a maximum class limit of 20. Reserve a spot by calling Bridges at 815-431-8034.
‘New to Medicare’ program Bridges Senior Center will host a “New to Medicare” program on Wednesday, June 29, at 6 p.m. This program is designed for those who will be “New to Medicare” or anyone else who would like to learn more about Medicare. It will help participants understand what Medicare is and what it covers. The program will cover the different parts of Medicare, how Medicare works with other insurance, what you need to do before and after you start Medicare, and much more. The program is free. Call Bridges at 815-431-8034 to reserve
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Father’s Day potluck A Father’s Day potluck will be at noon Thursday, June 16, at the Bridges Senior Center, 221 W. Etna Road in Ottawa. Participants are asked to bring a dish to pass. The potluck will be followed by a presentation by Ameren on energy savings tips and storm preparedness. No registration is required.
Intermediate computer class Bridges Senior Center in Ottawa will offer an intermediate computer class from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. July 6, 13, 20 and 27. Register by July 1 by calling 815-431-8034 or 866-331-8034. This four-week hands-on workshop will reinforce basic computer skills and expand on the many reasons for using a computer. Skills will include emailing, word processing, instant messaging, file management and Internet searching skills. A special emphasis will be on comparing Windows 7, 8.1 and 10 operating systems and their usage. Participants are encouraged to use their own laptop and those who don’t have access to a laptop may request the use of a senior center computer. The suggested donation is $45. No one will be denied entrance to the class for inability to donate. This class has limited space available and requires a minimum of four people and a maximum of eight people.
Devon Poggi (left) placed seventh at state in long jump with a jump of 18-1. Carly Christman placed sixth at state in high jump by jumping and clearing 4-8.
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with prizes, casting games, a live fish display, free fishing literature and door prizes and more. Bait will be provided. A limited number of fishing poles will be available for loan. For more information, call Mark Dudek at 815-220-3091 or Tom Wall at 815-223-3671 or visit www.better-fishing-assoc.org. Baker Lake is located on Airport Road north of Shooting Park Road and one mile south of Wenzel Road. The Lock 14 kid’s fishing tournament will be Saturday, June 18.
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TAXES: $301.32/Year with 2 Exemptions PIN #’S: 31-03-202-001 and 31-03-202-020 VIEWING: The Home will be Open for Inspection on Wednesday May 4th from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. or by contacting the Auctioneer TERMS: 10% Down Payment (non-refundable) on day of Auction, with the Balance Due on or Before June 21, 2016. Written purchase agreement to be entered into on day of Auction. Property Taxes to be pro-rated to the date of closing. The property is being sold “AS-IS” with NO warranties, NO inspections, and NO contingencies. Property sells to the highest bidder at or above $7,000. A 5% Buyer’s Premium will be added to the high bid to determine the purchase price. Sellers Attorney: Michael F Gulo #1213 S. Monroe St. Streator, IL., 61364 ph. (815) 672-2472 Auctioneers NOTES: This is a great opportunity to purchase this large home at Auction. View photos on our website and plan to inspect the home on May 4, 2016. Note the Auction Location (On May 22, 2016) Seller: Sandra
J. (Sandy) Tarr
Leonore, IL
E-mail items for sale to: classified@bcrnews.com
BRADLEY’S, IMMKE, KAUFMAN AUCTIONEERS 815-674-2543
Brian Bradley • Brent Bradley • Freddie Immke
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, OTTAWA, ILLINOIS IN RE: ) THE ESTATE OF ) MELISSA K. BOKUS,) Deceased. ) No. 16-P-88 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION CLAIMS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the death of MELISSA K. BOKUS, late, of Peru. Letters of Office were issued
on April 28, 2016, to TIMOTHY BOKUS, whose attorney is APLINGTON, KAUFMA, MCCLINTOCK, STEELE & BARRY, LTD., 160 Marquette St., P.O. Box 517, LaSalle, IL 61301. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk, Circuit Court, in the LaSalle County Courthouse, Ottawa, or with the representative, or both, on or before November 21, 2016, 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 ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated this 20th day of May, 2016. JAMES OLSON CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS 119 W. Madison Street Room 201 Ottawa, IL 61350 Published in the Tonica News May 20, 27 and
June 3, 2016. ADOPTION NOTICE STATE OF ) ILLINOIS ) ) ss COUNTY OF ) LASALLE ) In the Matter of the Petition for the Adoption of MICHAEL JERMAINE KEFFER, a Minor No. 2016-AD-3 TO: MICHAEL JOHNSON and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: TAKE NOTICE that a
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Petition was filed with the Circuit Court of LaSalle County, Illinois, for the adoption of a child named MICHAEL JERMAINE KEFFER. NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, MICHAEL JOHNSON and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your appearance therein, in the said office of the Circuit Court of LaSalle County, in the City of Ottawa, Illinois, on or before
the 31st day of May, 2016, 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. NOTICE OF RIGHTS: You, MICHAEL JOHNSON, have the right to be present, to be heard, to present evidence material to the proceedings, to crossexamine witnesses, to examine pertinent court files and records and also the right to be represented by counsel.
At the request of any party financially unable to employ counsel, the Court shall appoint the public defender or such other counsel as they case may require. JIM OLSON, Circuit Clerk Gary L. Gearhart #0927864 GEARHART LAW OFFICE 951 Fifth Street LaSalle,IL 61301 Phone: (815) 223-8009 Published in the Tonica News May 6, 13 and 20, 2016.
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