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Lostant wants your number By Zachary J. Pratt news@tonicanews.com

LOSTANT — A new village ordinance will require Lostant residents to clearly display their house number. “It would help police, UPS,” Lostant Village President Jack Immel said at the board meeting on June 12. “Friends, family — it would help a lot.” According to the ordinance, the house numbers should be a minimum of 4 inches in height and located in an easily visible area, such as near the main entrance or above a garage door.

Immel said this ordinance follows a ruling passed by the county, which the village had thus far been lenient on enforcing. “We’ve been a little lax here in town,” he said, but the ruling is now going to be enforced. Also at the meeting, Lostant is looking into the possibility of creating a franchise agreement with Frontier Communications. Lostant has agreements with cable companies, in which the village will get a percentage from the company for every customer. As a phone service, Frontier had not been subject to one of these agreements, but the company has expand-

ed, which has caused similarities to the companies which do have the agreements. “When it was just a phone service, it was a little different,” Immel said of Frontier. “Now they’re getting into Internet and TV. Maybe we should look into that.” He suggested the village attorney be consulted regarding the matter. In other business: • With an increase in rates, ComEd appears to be increasing its service beyond the street lights it owns.

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Spring Valley man victim of hit and run Oglesby man arrested By Tonica News Staff news@tonicanews.com.

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n June 8, local law enforcement officers joined with the thousands of others across the state as part of the annual Law Enforcement O Torch Run for Special Olympics. The run began at the LaSalle Fire Department, went along Route 6 and ended at Horizon House in Peru.

The bond between badge and athlete Special Olympics Torch Run travels through the Illinois Valley By Dave Cook news@bcrnews.com

PERU — As the torch-bearing runners followed their police escort, the bond between members of the law enforcement community and the Special Olympics was once again on proud display. On June 8, officers from the Peru Police Department and the Illinois State Police District 17 met at the LaSalle Fire Department for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. The runners, including both officers and athletes, ran west along Route 6 to Peru. The run ended with a celebration at Horizon House, a non-profit organization providing an array of services to adults with disabilities including residential and day services ranging from full 24-hour care to intermittent in-home visits and employment support.. According to its website, Horizon House serves North Central Illinois with two administrative facilities in Peru and 12 small homes in LaSalle and Bureau counties.

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“It was a great time; our local law enforcement agencies are so important. They’ve supported our events by helping pass out awards, and they also help us with fundraising. Our partnership with them is so special to us, and the athletes love when the officers come in uniform to the events,” Allison Nichols, director of Special Olympics Area 16, said. The Law Enforcement Torch Run is the single largest year-round fundraising event benefiting Special Olympics Illinois. Over the past 31 years, it’s raised almost $43 million. The annual intrastate relay, along with other fundraising projects, have the goals of raising money and helping to increase the public’s awareness of the Special Olympics competitions and the accomplishments of the athletes. “This leg we ran today was just part of the many routes that have been being run from all over the state. They’ll end in Bloomington/ Normal at Illinois State University at our opening ceremony at Red Bird Arena on June 9,” Nichols said.

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PERU — Police say a 39-year-old Oglesby driver hit and killed a Spring Valley man before fleeing June 4. Luke T. Dobrich was in LaSalle County Jail on $100,000 bond Friday after he was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident, which carries 1 to 3 years in prison, in the Wyatt death of Wyatt Kenneth Wyatt Lyle Wyatt, 22. Wyatt’s body was found at 9:28 p.m. June 4 on 70 N. 2551st Road, just east of August Hills Winery and about a mile south of Peru. LaSalle County Sheriff’s deputies and Oglesby Ambulance arrived on the scene and found the man unresponsive. Luke Investigators from the Dobrich sheriff’s department and the Illinois State Police crime scene and accident reconstruction teams were on the scene throughout the night. Wyatt was born Feb. 26, 1995, in Sterling to Jolyn Wyatt, now of Browntown, Wis., and Tom Wyatt of Hennepin. He graduated from Princeton High School in 2013, and worked at various jobs, including Sisler’s Dairy in Ohio. Anyone with information regarding this incident should call the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Department at 815433-2161.

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Scouts Day Camp At left, Carter Rossler of Malden aims a BB gun at a target during last week’s Cub Scout Day Camp held at City-County Park in Princeton for scouts in the Loweanu District encompassing LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam counties. Some of the other activities held during the five-day camp included archery and slingshot shooting, team building activities, and tying knots with rope. Below left, Zayden O’Dell of Peru, Willis Duffy of Spring Valley and Joseph Scarpacci of Dalzell work on tying knots in pieces of ropes. Below right, Devin Steil of Peru and Nathaniel Whitney of Earlville fold the American flag during the daily closing ceremony of Cub Scout Day Camp. Tonica News photos/Lyle Ganther

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“They’re supposed to replace them all with LED,” Andy Forrest said regarding the lights. Chris Dose also mentioned the possibility of powering the lights with solar. “That would save us some money too,” he said. “It’ll cost more up front, but in the long run it’ll save us.” • Lostant received a proposal from Hartwig Trucking and Excavating, Inc. regarding the issues on Second Street. The proposal was broken down into different segments, which involve digging out the ditch and repairing tile holes, planting and fertilizing grass seed, and installing new culverts. Since this is the first proposal for this project, the village is waiting to see what else comes in. • The village also passed its annual prevailing wage ordinance. • The board discussed its ordinance regarding soliciting, following a solicitor who had visited town. It was explained prospective solicitors have to obtain permits by contacting either the village president or the village clerk. “Basically, I ran her off and told her, ‘Before you can sell all these wonderful things, you have to call me,’” Immel said.

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‘I’m tired of the cop stopping in front of my house’ Lostant resident takes issue with ordinance, police, village By Zachary J. Pratt news@tonicanews.com

LOSTANT — A Lostant resident has been asked to show numerous times recently that his vehicle is operable, and he is tired of it. “I’m tired of the cop stopping in front of my house,” Ron Ellis said. He came to the June 12 board meeting, prepared with a copy of the ordinance, stating he should not have to be proving his vehicle’s ability to operate. “If I park it in front of my house, I can leave it there for 90 days,” Ellis said. “It’s never sat there for 90 days.” “And it doesn’t state that it has to be moved and then stationary,” Ellis said, maintaining he can return the car to its

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previous location. Another issue Ellis has with the situation is the village cannot show his vehicle has remained unmoved over the necessary period of time. “We do not employ a police officer in town seven days a week,” he said, which he said means there cannot be a log that the vehicle has not moved. He said “the chain is broken” every time a day goes by without an officer on duty. Ellis said a couple other residents would be willing to join him in filing a complaint against the village in court, if the issue is not resolved. “Nothing against the police officers in this town,” Ellis said, continuing he appreciates their work. “I’m just tired of it.”

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When day turns to night NASA ambassador will visit LaSalle to educate on solar eclipse By Dave Cook

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LASALLE — It wasn’t all that long ago that people were frightened by the superstitions surrounding eclipses. While we now have a better understanding of what’s happening when the moon falls into shadow and creates a lunar eclipse or when the sun is blocked by the moon causing a solar eclipse, many still have questions. An upcoming program at 6 p.m. on June 22 at the LaSalle Public Library will provide the curious with answers about the

upcoming solar eclipse which will occur in August. “Get Ready: NASA Total Solar Eclipse” will be hosted by James Joel Knapper, a NASA Solar System Ambassador. According to the NASA website, the Solar System Ambassadors Program works with volunteers across the nation to share in the excitement of NASA’s space exploration missions and to discuss recent discoveries with people in their local communities. There are currently 730 Ambassadors in 50 states, Washington DC, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands and Guam. The

Peru Mall sets new hours PERU — New shopping hours are coming to Peru Mall. Beginning Monday, June 26, the shopping center will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. “Peru Mall is implementing new business hours as we adapt to the ongoing evolution in retailing,” said Phil Hileman, Peru Mall general manager. “Our stores look forward to welcoming shoppers during our new hours.” Peru Mall will open at 8 a.m. for mall walkers. According to Hileman, Peru Mall stores are on board with the changes; however department store hours may vary, and guests should check websites for details. AMC Classic Peru Mall 8 theater patrons can check show times at the box office and at www.amctheatres. com/movie-theatres/chicago/amc-classic-peru-mall-8.

Police reports LaSalle County Sheriff At 9:12 p.m. on June 4, deputies cited Cody A. Zinser, 28, of Elk Grove, Calif., for speeding 80 mph in a 55 mph zone following a traffic stop on Route 18 at East First Road in Hope Township. At 6:28 a.m. on June 5, deputies, along with Cedar Point, Tonica Ambulance and Oglesby Ambulance, responded to a car vs. semi-tractor/trailer accident at the intersection of Route 71 and Cedar Street in Cedar Point. A car driven by a 16-year-old girl from LaSalle was heading north on Cedar Street. She said she stopped at the intersection at Route 71 and didn’t see the semi-tractor traveling west on Route 71 when she pulled out. The car collided with the semi driven by Thomas G. Walters, 28, of Prophetstown. The 16 year old was taken to IVCH by Oglesby Ambulance. Her 16-year-old male passenger from Spring Valley was Life Flighted to OSF St. Francis in Peoria. The driver of the semi was uninjured. No citations were issued. At 9:28 a.m. on June 8, deputies cited Jose Villalobos, 47, of Streator for speeding 75 mph in a 55 mph zone following a traffic stop on Route 251 in Eden Township. At 5:43 p.m. on June 8, deputies cited Robert Benning, 53, of Streator for speeding 74 mph in a 55 mph zone following a traffic stop on Route 18 in Eagle Township.

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Approximately 3,000 officers representing every branch of Illinois law enforcement, from state and local police officers to FBI agents, were involved in the Torch Run. The torch, called The Flame of Hope, was held high for almost 1,500 miles from June 5 to 10. Officers ran through thousands of Illinois communities via 23 different legs to its final destination. In addition to the donations

ambassadors are space enthusiasts from various walks of life who are interested in providing greater service and inspiration to their communities. “This program will help audience members to better understand what exactly happens during a solar eclipse, and what is meant by “the path of totality,” librarian Donna Blomquist said. On Aug. 21, residents will have a rare opportunity to locally experience a partial solar eclipse and those who are downstate will experience a total solar eclipse. For the first time since 1918, a total solar eclipse will cross our

country. In Southern Illinois the blackout will last about two minutes and 40 seconds, longer than anywhere else along its path. However, viewing a partial eclipse with the naked eye is dangerous and care must be taken. The only way to safely view it is by using specially made solar viewers or filters. You also shouldn’t look at the eclipse through unfiltered cameras, telescopes or binoculars. The concentrated solar rays will cause serious injuries to your eyes. According to the American Astrological Society, only three manufacturers have certified

their eclipse glasses and handheld viewers that meet the international safety standards for such products: Rainbow Symphony, American Paper Optics and Thousand Oaks Optical. Two additional library family nights, which have yet to be announced, will also focus on the total solar eclipse and how to safely view it. These programs are free, open to the public and for all ages. The LaSalle Public Library is located at 305 Marquette in LaSalle. For more information, please call 815-2232341.

NCI promoting region to executives Marketing the three-county region for new jobs, new tax revenue and new business investment, North Central Illinois Economic Development (NCI) recently participated in four major promotion events. NCI was the only economic development sponsor promoting at the annual Virtual Industrial Tour by the Association of Industrial Real Estate Brokers, attended by more than 200 in Chicago. The region of Bureau, LaSalle and Putnam counties was also promoted to more than 300 at the Industrial Summit sponsored by Chicago Industrial Properties. Additionally, NCI hosted site consultants and real estate executives at a virtual tour and breakfast in Oak Brook and a Diamond Suite event in Chicago. “Every effort is being made to promote the full-service industrial sites and great advantages of Bureau, LaSalle and Putnam counties,” said Ivan Baker, NCI president. “The organization is only 10 months old and is the only regional public-private partnership organized to aggressively promote the location-

raised through the run, officers also raise funds throughout the year by participating in events such as The Polar Plunge, Plane Pull, Truck Convoy, Tip-A-Cop events, golf tournaments and more. The Law Enforcement Torch Run selected the theme of “Guardians of the Flame” for their 2017 run and will be using #ILTorchRun on social media to inspire officers and departments to spread the word about how the run impacts the lives of the Illinois Special Olympics athletes.

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The region of Bureau, LaSalle and Putnam counties was recently promoted to more than 300 real estate brokers and developers at the Industrial Summit sponsored by Chicago Industrial Properties. al advantages of North Central Illinois for new jobs and business investment.” With a new marketing focus, NCI is the only regional organization that is promoting to site selection consultants, real estate executives, and more than 4,000 potential business prospects. Additionally, NCI has become the only regional marketing agency coordinating efforts with the State Intersect Illinois, DCEO, Ameren, Nicor,

ComEd, Norfolk Southern, BNSF Rail, Union Pacific, and CSX Rail. Upcoming marketing events include trade shows for plastics and fabricated metal companies, a foreign direct investment program with the U.S. Department of Commerce, and special promotional efforts in New York. “Our targeted marketing effort will help encourage more investment by existing companies and new employers to our region,” said NCI

Director Steve Nelson. A full update of current activity, and upcoming marketing programs will be presented at the first annual meeting of the North Central Illinois EDC to be held at the Illinois Valley Community College Room CTC-125 on Wednesday, June 14, at 6 p.m. Jim Riley, chairman of NCI, said, “North Central Illinois has tremendous advantages for business, and now we are making sure decision-makers know about us.”

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Special dinners created special memories As children, the Friday night ritual was to go the grocery store. We usually went to the Piggly Wiggly on West Peru Street — my favorite because they had Blackie the horse that gave you ride after ride for a handful of pennies, however, we also went to the Piggly Wiggly Terri which is now home to the Princeton Police Simon Department. For just COMMENTARY a quick trip or one or two items, we went to the Red & White, the A&P or Anderson Brothers. But Friday nights were reserved for our weekly grocery shopping trips. I’m not sure why the kids in my house went, except everyone in the family went, which meant nobody was home to watch over us. I don’t remember dreading those trips because the three of us would plot and plan this grocery store excursion — hoping to get exactly what we wanted into those brown paper bags. Years ago, getting somebody in my family to buy TV dinners was like we’d conquered an unknown enemy. I’m not sure why, but we just knew TV dinners weren’t coming home with us. TV dinners were like those packages of cookies that lined the store shelves. Seldom did either of them make it into our shopping cart. Typically, the three of us were allowed to go to the Jell-O aisle, and between the three of us, we could choose one box of Jell-O. I don’t every remember that working out in my favor. Pleading for cookies and root beer-flavored Popsicles, we’d ride along standing on the side and back of that shopping cart like it was some San Francisco trolley. But as soon as we’d turn the corner to the freezer cases, we’d hop off the shopping cart and head right to the stacks of Swanson TV dinners. I don’t know for sure, but I think TV dinners must have been relatively new back then. Boxes with an entire dinner inside — even a dessert; it was the best thing we’d ever seen. But one of the best parts of TV dinners was the fact that everybody got to choose their own meal. It wasn’t like the dinner that Mom or Grandma made, where you better like it or tough luck. TV dinners gave us each an opportunity to please our own palates, despite the likes and dislikes of the rest of the family. Though I hated those frozen peas and that little glob of cranberry sauce in the dessert section, I usually opted for the turkey TV dinner, for we seldom had turkey unless it was the holidays. It seemed like a smart decision. The other two kids in the family (Debbie and Greg) always seemed to lean toward the fried chicken TV dinners. Though it always looked absolutely delicious, I tried it once, and the chicken sure didn’t taste like Grandma’s chicken. Sometimes, Greg would get the Salisbury steak or the spaghetti instead of the chicken. We always thought it was a daring decision. We’d take those TV dinners home knowing they’d be reserved for a Friday or Saturday night. While the adults were never nearly as excited as we were, seeing those little silver trays on the kitchen table were almost as important to us as the root beer-flavored Popsicles still hiding in the deep freeze. The adults would place the TV dinners in the oven, while we raced to the living room, setting up TV trays in strategic places around the room. After all, TV dinners were meant to be eaten in front of the TV. The box even said so. There would be no dining room table for us that night. Finally, the meal arrived via thick pot holders. Funny. I remember the process, the excitement of actually being able to get a TV dinner and being allowed to eat them in a room that had carpet on the floor (which meant a drop of anything might send us back to the table), but I don’t really remember eating or even liking those TV dinners. I know we had to eat everything in that tray — even those hard little frozen peas, but that’s it. What I do remember, though, is all of us being together in that living room. Though the TV was on, we really didn’t pay much attention because these new-fangled TV dinners were more spectacular than Lawrence Welk or Lassie or the 6 o’clock news. Together, we’d dine on our own separate meals, lingering over them like they were really something special. We’d talk about what lived in our own little compartments, comparing and already planning our strategies for the next trip to the store. And while none of us realized it, those moments together etched memories on our heart that didn’t have anything to do with frozen food in silver trays, eaten in the living room in front of the TV. Tonica News Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@tonicanews.com.

Assault on reporter assaults right to know As they interview newsmakers, reporters represent the public. When a newsmaker assaults a reporter, he is really assaulting the public’s right to know. Such behavior is intolerable and must not be repeated. When dog bites man, that’s not news. When man bites dog, that’s news. The old saying has a new corollary after recent events in Montana. When a reporter asks a newsmaker tough questions, that’s not news. It happens all the time. However, when the newsmaker, tired of those questions, gets physically tough with a reporter, that’s news. And it’s also a disturbing trend we believe must be stopped – now. We speak of an incident May 24 where a reporter for The Guardian newspaper, Ben Jacobs, went into an office in Bozeman, Montana, where the Republican candidate for Montana’s only House seat, Greg Gianforte, was giving an interview to a Fox News reporter. Jacobs began to ask Gianforte whether he supported the American Health Care Act, which perturbed Gianforte so much he began to struggle with Jacobs over Jacobs’ phone, which was being used as an audio recorder. Gianforte can be heard on a recording saying he was “sick and tired of you guys” and to “get the hell out of here.” Both then apparently

fell to the floor. Jacobs said he was “body-slammed” by Gianforte, and that his glasses were broken. Gianforte, who was charged with assault, went on to win a special election the next day over his Democratic opponent. We only hope the election results aren’t an endorsement of Gianforte’s outrageous actions against a journalist. It’s not only the assault on the Guardian’s reporter that concerns us. It’s the arrest of a journalist for asking a question of Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price in West Virginia several weeks ago. It’s the implication that journalists don’t have a right to ask certain questions in certain settings. It’s the tacit approval of “journalists as enemies of the people” by voters and politicians. The institution of journalism is, indeed, being threatened. And much of the public, instead of considering what this means to the future of democracy, is telling the media to “suck it up, buttercup.” As if it’s more important to be “tough” and take a punch than to stand up for the public’s right to know. It’s alarming. The American Society

of News Editors issued a statement after Gianforte’s assault on the reporter, the arrest of the reporter in West Virginia, and the forcible detention of a CQ Roll Call reporter by Federal Communications Commission security officers as he tried to ask questions of an FCC commissioner. “The fact that Mr. Jacobs was attacked by the very politician he was trying to interview marks a uniquely disturbing moment in the treatment of journalists,” the ASNE stated. ASNE President Mizell Stewart III had these comments: “Words and actions have consequences. An assault on a journalist asking a simple question is inexcusable, but not surprising, given the continued attacks on the press from those in power. Far from ‘enemies of the American people,’ we stand strong as a watchdog for citizens and communities.” The ASNE’s statement concludes: “As the leaders of America’s newsrooms, ASNE is committed to protecting the rights of journalists to be free from physical harm, from threats and harassment, from arrest, and from any and all violations of the First Amend-

ment. “That is why today we go beyond simply condemning the actions of Greg Gianforte and the others who threaten press freedom and call on our elected officials, as well as the citizens who elect them, to forcefully speak out against such incursions.” Reporters often find themselves in adversarial relationships with political candidates and elected officials. Reporters ask questions that, sometimes, candidates and elected officials don’t want to answer. But those reporters represent more than news organizations. They represent the public. They represent you. They ask questions that you would ask, and then share the answers through news stories, so you can be informed of the truth. Reporters have an obligation to be civil. Those they question should be civil in return. We repeat the sentiments of the ASNE: the attack on Mr. Jacobs “marks a uniquely disturbing moment in the treatment of journalists.” It is a moment that must not be repeated. The Tonica News

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Invoking the second Pentecost To the Editor, Of the three time bombs of Garabandal (the warning, the great miracle and the chastisement), Conchita stated the warning will be a correction of the conscience of all the people in the world. It could be a possible purification of everyone’s soul, based on each person’s action regarding his conscience Because of this, my website – Grabandal2017.com — has changed, and I have added to it. In a message from the Immaculate Heart of Mary to Fr. Stefano Gobbi, she said the Holy Spirit will come to establish the glorious reign of Christ; He will open the doors of hearts and illuminate all consciences. It will be “like a judgment in miniature,” which will open the door of your heart to receive the great gift of Divine Mercy. The warning (the second Pentecost) will be where God will send the Holy Spirit to “every person on earth” like he did to the Apostles at the (first Pentecost). The Holy Spirit will tell sinners, the good they haven’t done and the evil things they have done, in order to be saved. Isn’t it strange the 2000 years ago those 11 apostles believed in Jesus Christ so much that all but one was martyred — St. John. Today, even after reading the Bible and learning what those 11 apostles did to Christianize the world, many, many have gone astray and have lost the importance of what Jesus said people should do to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Like sheep, they have lost the sense of sin and their belief in Christianity, and now must return to the Shepherd for salvation. Just look at what is happening in the United States and the world, morally, politically and economically. Today lots and lots of people, secular and religious, are on the road to perdition and no longer believe in Jesus Christ. And in order to right these dire, dreadful, consequences that exist, may God bless America by invoking the second Pentecost in order to save the world. If this is done it will support our churches, communities and country. However, I’m perplexed and believe the warning may not happen because it gives those who are alive today the ability to save their souls, by illuminating and or cor-

recting one’s conscience. And, it would not be fair to those people, from earlier times, not to be given the warning that we are to receive. Carlo Olivero Dalzell

Moving forward, not backward To the Editor, 9-1-1 is the backbone of public safety, and Illinois’ back is breaking. On behalf of the sheriffs, the chiefs of police, and all the men and women of public safety in Illinois, we encourage Gov. Rauner to approve SB 1839. Without that approval, the system will be unfunded at the close of business June 30, 2017. It’s unthinkable that someone in Illinois might dial 9-1-1 after June 30,and nobody would be there to take the emergency call. Legislation passed in 2015 requires the consolidation of 9-1-1 systems, and upgrading technology to help our telecommunicators deliver the most professional and expedited service to our communities. Our emergency dispatch centers are required to implement location services, receive text messages and automatic crash alerts within the next three years. None of this comes without a cost, and that cost spread across all users is the fairest and most efficient model for delivery. The goal is to develop a fully-functional 9-1-1 system that meets the demands of ever-changing telecommunications technology in a digital world, while being accessible anytime, anywhere, from any device in Illinois. Providing 9-1-1 services for all members of our community simply cannot be done by keeping old, costly and failing technology in place. We firmly believe the proposed revenue provided in SB 1839 for 9-1-1 allows for much-needed upgrades to outdated, flawed and ineffective technology – including landline phone services using copper wire – in 9-1-1 centers statewide. The surcharge increase also addresses the rising cost of salaries, technology and resources required to effectively deliver 9-1-1 services across Illinois. The time is now for Illinois to move forward, not backward, in protecting the citizens we all serve. Sheriff Doug Maier, President Illinois Sheriffs’ Association

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Graduation exercises held for Tonica students The Tonica Grade School Class of 2017 graduation was held May 26. Pictured (front row, from left) are Jonathan Johnson, Brendan Funk, Alaina Stasiak, Kyra Cooling, Hannah Burcar, Claire Stillwell, Faith Rutgens, Savanna Rietgraf, Brianna Strehl, Claire Leffelman, Sage Gallik, McKenzie Yarger, Gabriel Limberg and Landen Miller; and (back row) Principal Chuck Schneider, Nathan Carlson, Rylan Poole, Aiden Hallett, Brice Fundell, Easonton Koudelka, Gordon Blauvelt, Cole Haynes, Jacob Marcinkus, Jonathan Hillyer, Caden Sluder and Interim Superintendent James Whitmore. Absent from the photo was Taylor Sterchi.

Meeting will be June 21-25 in McNabb MCNABB — The Clear Creek Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) will host its 2017 meeting June 21-25 at the historic meeting house south of McNabb. Workshops and talks by featured speakers are open to the public at no charge. This year’s theme is “Open Hearts.” The meeting is a retreat for approximately 200 Quakers who attend from throughout Illinois, Iowa and Indiana. It offers workshops, speakers, recreational programs, business meetings, camping facilities, programs for children, and meals prepared on-site. The Clear Creek Monthly Meeting of Friends is

the oldest continuous monthly meeting in Illinois. The meeting-house at 14365 N. 350th Ave. (“Quaker Lane”) was built in 1875, although Quakers had worshipped at the site of what is now the Friends Cemetery, where Quaker abolitionist Benjamin Lundy is buried, since 1843. Evening programs are 7:30 to 8:45 p.m., beginning Wednesday with Zach Moon’s presentation “Such a Time as This.” Moon is an assistant professor of pastoral theology at Chicago Theological Seminary and the author of “Coming Home: Ministry That Matters with Veterans and Military Families.” On Thursday evening, Clear Creek Monthly Meeting will describe what it means to be a monthly meeting in McNabb, and they cele-

brate their 175th anniversary this year. Saturday evening’s speaker, Jay Marshall, who will explore “Knowing, Being, Doing: The Journey toward Opened Hearts.” Marshall is dean of Earlham School of Religion in Richmond, Ind. His most recent publication, “Quaker Contributions to an Integration of Spirituality and Leadership,” appeared in the Spring 2015 edition of “Journal of Religious Leadership.” Afternoon workshops, 2:30-3:45 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday will address aging, conscientious objection, landscaping Quaker property, addiction, Quakers and Gaza, refugee advocacy, hand puppetry and yoga. Alice Howenstine of the Upper Fox Valley Meeting will give the Plummer lecture at 10 a.m. on Sunday.

Cast announced for Stage 212’s ‘A Chorus Line’ Performances will be in July LASALLE — Summer heats up as “A Chorus Line” dances in to Stage 212. The Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical by Marvin Hamlisch, Edward Kleban, James Kirkwood Jr. and Nicholas Dante focuses on 17 Broadway dancers auditioning for spots on a chorus line. Each gets a chance to tell their story and provide insight into why they became a dancer. Memorable songs from “A Chorus Line” include “What I Did for Love,” “One (Singular Sensation)” and “Dance: Ten; Looks: Three.” Featured in the cast are Gibby Kirby as Zach, Christin Mitchell as Mary,

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set construction crew Matt Bohem and Mike Kreush, stage manager Perla Escatel, sound operator Kyle Foley and light operator Yvette Lucas. “A Chorus Line” will be presented July 14-16, 21-23 and 28-30 at Stage 212, 700 First St., LaSalle. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. Tickets will be available to the general public for $20 each beginning July 3, and may be purchased by visiting the box office Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon or by calling 815224-3025 during the same hours. Tickets may also be purchased online by visiting www.stage212.org. “A Chorus Line” is presented by special arrangement with Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc., New York, NY.

Magnolia Township Preservation Association hosts luncheon MAGNOLIA — The Magnolia Township Preservation Association will be serving a salad luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on June 24 in the community room of the museum building in Magnolia. Seating is limited, and tickets are required. Walk-ins are welcome. Carry-outs will be available. Tickets

can be purchased from all board members and also from the curator, Peggy Smith. The museum on the upper level will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. There will also be antique and modern quilts from area families and friends on display in the exhibit and community rooms.

Following the luncheon, a program titled, “Care of Historic Quilts, Patterns and Fabrics” will be presented by Karen Bailey at 1 p.m. At approximately 2 p.m. the drawing for a vintage rocker will be held. The museum is located at 110 N. Peoria St. in Magnolia. For more information call 815-257-0707.

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Reddick Mansion will present a scavenger hunt OTTAWA — The Reddick Mansion will present its inaugural “Architectural and Historical Scavenger Hunt of Ottawa” on Saturday, June 24, starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Gardens of the Mansion. “People really enjoy the various trivia nights throughout the winter,” said Lorraine McCallister, president of the Reddick Mansion Association. “An outdoor photo scavenger hunt through downtown Ottawa will be a great summer version of those trivia nights.” Hosted by RMA Board member and trivia expert Steve Novarrio, people

will start at the mansion and will receive a packet of photos of architectural and historical highlights located throughout downtown Ottawa. Teams will have approximately one and one-half hours to walk or drive around downtown

and identify as many photos as possible. According to Novarrio, “Some of the photos are easily recognized, but others will require people to look at local landmarks from new and different perspectives.”

At 8:15 p.m., the teams will check back in at the mansion and enjoy refreshments in the gardens while the winners are determined. The cost is $10 per person, and teams are limited to five people. For more information, call the Reddick Mansion at 815-4336100 or visit their website, www.reddickmansion.org. The Reddick Mansion, built in 1858, is listed in the National Register of Historic Sites. The Mansion, at 100 W. Lafayette St., Ottawa, is open to the public for tours and also has meeting/ reception rooms available for rent for special events.

Community Notes Putnam County Community Center June 19 — Smoked sausage, rice, California blend vegetables, watermelon. June 20 — Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, bread and butter, grapes, dessert. June 21 — Swiss steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, applesauce. June 22 — Sub sandwich, cottage cheese and peaches, chips, green beans, dessert. June 23 — Italian beef on club roll, rosemary red potato wedges, macaroni salad, peaches. Bread, butter, fruit juice and 2 percent milk are available with meals. For reservations, call 800-7574579 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.

Marshall County Airport to host annual Father’s Day fly in/drive in breakfast LACON — The Marshall County Airport will host its annual Father’s Day fly in/drive in breakfast on Sunday, June 18, at the airport on Route 17 jut one-half mile east of Lacon. A breakfast of pancakes, sausage and eggs will be served from 7 to 11:30 a.m. for donations of $6 for adults, $4 for children 6 and over.

Airplane rides will be offered by KILO Aviation LLC. Helicopter rides will be available too. There will be a static aircraft display and local merchant displays also. Radio controlled model aircraft will also be on display. Weather permitting, a hot air balloon is expected to participate i this year’s event.

“For the last 50 years our breakfast has given the community an opportunity to experience general aviation up close,” said Charlie Allen, president of the Marshall County Airport Board. Jim Fassino, president of the Marshall County Flyers Inc. Board, said “We are excited to have a number of fun items this

year including face painting for children, a hot air balloon and a large radio controlled model aircraft display.” Face painting for children by the Zoo Lady will be available from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Marshall County Flyers Inc., a not-for-profit corporation, was formed in 2015 to organize the annual breakfast.

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PRINCETON 1715, 1726, 1822, 1811, & 1840 Park Avenue West. Thursday, June 15, 4pm-7pm; Friday, June 16, 9am-1pm; Saturday, June 17, 9am12pm. NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALES & MOVING SALE. Tons of clothes infantadult, shoes, purses, toys, housewares, seasonal, decorations, tools, books, outdoor patio set, picnic table, snowblower, furniture, small appliances, rugs, computer table, dressers & Much More

PRINCETON 814 North Vernon. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 16, 17, 18; 9am-5pm. Antiques, Coke collectibles, dolls, jewelry, pocket knives, furniture, kitchen ware, clothes, books, puzzles and lots of misc.

PRINCETON 2027 South Main. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, June 15, 16, 17; 8am-5pm. Boat, small motors, large TV, barn door, antique iron bed & bedding, small furniture, clothes, and much more!

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NOTICE OF ORDINANCE NO: PREVAILING WAGE RATES TAKE NOTICE that the LASALLE COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT Board of Directors of the LASALLE COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT of Ottawa, pursuant to “An Act regulating wages of laborers, mechanics and other workers employed in any public works by the State, county, city or any public body or any political subdivision or by anyone under contract for public works,” approved June 26th, 1941, as amended, has determined on, and as effective from June 5th, 2017, that the general prevailing rate of wages in this locality for laborers, mechanics, and other workers engaged in the construction of public works coming under the jurisdiction of the Board of Directors is the same as determined by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois for LaSalle County as of June 5th, 2017. A copy of the full Ordinance and the Department of Labor determination is available for inspection by any interested party in

Last year, more than 1,500 visitors turned out for the breakfast with aircraft of all types flying in from all over the Midwest. The breakfast and festivities will take place rain or shine. For more information, call Barry Logan, airport manager, at 309246-2870 or Jim Fassino at 309361-6828.

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the main office of the LaSalle County Soil and Water Conservation District, and to any employer; association of employers and any person of employee or association of employees who have filed, or file their names and addresses, requesting copies of the same. Ken Dau Chairman LaSalle County Soil and Water Conservation District Published in the Tonica News June 16, 2017.

OFFICE Attorney for Plaintiff 951 Fifth Street LaSalle, IL 61301 Phone: (815) 223-8009 Fax: (815) 223-8003 Published in the Tonica News June 9, 16 and 23, 2017.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LA SALLE COUNTY OTTAWA, ILLINOIS IN RE: THE ESTATE ) OF MARK R. ) DONNELLY, ) DECEASED. ) NO. 2017-P-96 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is hereby given of the death of Mark R. Donnelly, late of LaSalle, Illinois. Letters of office were issued on May 17, 2017, to Jose Janica, whose attorney is Gary Gearhart, GEARHART LAW OFFICE, 951 Fifth Street, LaSalle, Illinois 61301. Claims against the Estate may be filed with the office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, Downtown Courthouse, 119 W. Madison St., Ottawa, Illinois, or with the representative, or both, within six 6) months from the date of issuance of letters. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. GREG VACCARO Clerk of the Circuit Court Gary L. Gearhart GEARHART LAW

NOTICE OF FILING OF ASSUMED NAME STARVED ROCK REALTY PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on May 18, 2017, I have caused to be filed with the LaSalle County Clerk’s Office, located in the LaSalle County Governmental Center, 707 Etna Road, Ottawa, LaSalle County, Illinois, a Certificate of Intention to conduct and transact a broker/ real estate business in the County of LaSalle and State of Illinois under the assumed named of STARVED ROCK REALTY, which business is to be initially located at 620 Division (Rt. 178), Utica, IL. Any questions may be directed to Staved Rock Realty’s attorney, PATRICK A. BARRY, at 160 Marquette Street, P.O. Box 517, LaSalle, Illinois, 61301-0517, (815)-224-3200. DELORES BARRERA, Broker/Owner Published in the Tonica News June 2, 9 and 16, 2017.

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