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Funding not a crisis at Lostant School By Zachary J. Pratt news@tonicanews.com

LOSTANT — As the financial situations of many districts plummet, the Lostant School Board took a look at a budget crisis toolkit, but made certain to explain area families need not be worried about what this means for the school’s financial stability. During a brief discussion of the toolkit during the school board’s Wednesday, June 22, meeting, Superintendent Sandra Malahy stressed the school is not in any immediate danger of financial trouble. “I don’t want to put our community in

crisis mode because we are not in crisis mode. We have enough money to stay open,” Malahy said. The toolkit is a response to the situation many districts have found themselves in as they forge ahead without expected funding from the state. “This came out because of so many districts being in financial crisis and what might happen if schools aren’t fully funded or are not funded at all,” Malahy said. The state budget impasse has led to the possibility that some schools may not be able to afford to remain open throughout the fall, but this is not something Lostant

needs to worry about. The reason for this difference is that Lostant has managed much of its own funding in ways other than what these other districts have. “We only get about 20 percent of our money from the state,” board president Mike Phillips said. The district’s financial situation had been discussed in another part of the meeting, during which Malahy had described the outlook: “It looks like we’re going to end the year pretty good. Under budget, hopefully.” On a similar note, the board’s regular meeting had been preceded by a public hearing regarding the amended school

budget. The hearing began at 6:08 p.m. and ended at 6:09 p.m., as nobody had shown up for it. “It was on display for a minimum of 30 days, and nobody came to view it or ask questions,” Malahy said. “I was available.” In other news, repairs are coming to the school in Lostant, which could save on costs in the long run in addition to keeping students more comfortable. The board discussed an ongoing plumbing project as well as the results of a health/life safety report.

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Producing well-rounded students

Behavior and emotional issues important for students By Zachary J. Pratt news@tonicanews.com

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On Monday, July 4, the nation, along with the Illinois Valley, will celebrate the birthday of the United States of America. Independence Day, also referred to as the Fourth of July or July 4th, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, by the Continental Congress declaring the 13 American colonies regarded themselves as a new nation, the United States of America, and no longer part of the British Empire. On behalf of the Tonica News, we wish you a safe and happy Fourth of July.

Enjoy the Fourth ... safely

Tonica Volunteer Fire Department reminds residents to consider safety when celebrating By Dave Cook

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TONICA — Fireworks are so synonymous with the Fourth of July that it’s easy for people to forget how dangerous they can be if not handled properly. Even though there are warnings of their danger every year, fire departments and emergency rooms across the nation continue to see property damage and

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personal injuries caused by their misuse. Rick Turri, public information officer for the Tonica Volunteer Fire Department, spoke of the most common injuries and mistakes made during this nationwide celebration. “People think all fireworks are safe for them to use. Burns and eye injuries can occur even when smaller fireworks, such as sparklers and smoke balls are

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used. Larger, illegal fireworks can cause serious injuries that may result in permanent disfigurement or death. Fireworks of any size can start fires and sparks from a structure fire are not what you want to see going up in the air on the Fourth of July,” Turri said. As dangerous as they can be, however, remaining safe can be relatively simple.

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LOSTANT — Lostant Community School is looking at ways to teach about social and emotional issues as well as good behavior principles. In preparation for Senate Bill 100, which the board has discussed on previous occasions, the school has looked into ways to teach good behavior principles to students; a program to facilitate such discussion was proposed at the Wednesday, June 22, school board meeting. “One of the items that was discussed was making social, emotional and behavior topics, you know, make it something in the classroom on a regular basis,” Superintendent Sandra Malahy said. Grades K-2 and 3-5 are split into separate sections, both utilizing the Model Me Kids video series, while the younger group also uses Newmark Learning storybooks for social and emotional issues. Malahy provided examples of topics for this younger group, such as “I can be kind,” “I can show respect” and “that’s not fair.” The difficulty for this program is deciding what would work best for the different grade levels and age groups, as they have different needs. “These are all grade-level appropriate. It’s not one-size-fits-all, because it’s not a one-size-fits-all issue,” Malahy said. All groups had different needs, but that did not equalize into making them all require the same amount of work to plan for. “The grade level we thought was most difficult to plan for was sixth, seventh, eighth,” Malahy said. This sixth-through-eighth grade level group does not use either of the material providers which make the pieces for the younger groups’ courses, as it was decided those would not meet the need. This level required something else.

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July 4: By the numbers

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Fireworks and freedom: That’s what America does on the Fourth of July, in celebration of the nation’s birthday on July 4, 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was signed by 56 of our founding fathers. Plus we eat a whole lot of hot-dogs: 150 million in total, making Independence Day the calendar’s top dog, if you will. Ever since the Fourth of July was declared a federal holiday in 1941, the occasion has been marked by communal leisure, as we collectively bask in the warm summer sun, the glow of fireworks and all that it means to be American – from the many freedoms we enjoy to our relative safety. So roughly two-thirds of us barbecue – adding nearly 900 million pounds of beef and chicken to our All-American feast in the process – and about 43 percent of us plan to partake in a fireworks display. We also drink enough to make July 4 the best holiday for beer sales. And that’s where things get dicey. Where there are fireworks and alcohol, injuries are bound to result. About 67 percent of all fireworks injuries happen within a month of July 4, with nearly 700 people visiting the emergency room and seven people dying. What’s more, roughly 400 people die in Fourth of July car crashes, 41 percent of which involve alcohol impairment. So this Independence Day, just remember to stay safe while celebrating America. And don’t do anything to jeopardize the valuable freedoms that citizens before you have fought so hard to protect. By the numbers: • 2.5 million: Number of U.S. residents in 1776. • 56: Declaration of Independence signees. • 1785: Year of the oldest Independence Day parade, held in Bristol, R.I. • 1941: Year Congress made Indepen-

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dence Day a federal paid holiday. • 1960: Year the current U.S. flag design was chosen. • 27: Number of official flags have been used in U.S. history. • 63.9 percent: Number of U.S. citizens who own a U.S. flag. • $4.4 million: Annual value of imported U.S. flags, most coming from China. • 24.5 percent: Of American’s will purchase more patriotic merchandise for the Fourth of July. • 86: Places in the U.S. that have the words freedom, liberty, eagle and independence in their names. • 64.5 percent: Americans will attend a Fourth of July picnic. • $6.77 billion: Amount of money Americans will spend on food for the Fourth of July holiday. • 150 million: The number of hot-dogs consumed on July 4 holiday.

• 700 million: The number of pounds of chicken purchased before July 4. • 190 million: The number of pounds of beef purchased two weeks before July. • 1: The nation’s top beer-drinking holiday. • 15,000: The number of fireworks displays held for the Fourth of July. • 42.6 percent: Of American families will attend and watch a fireworks display in a community close to them. • 15 million: Will watch the Macy’s fireworks display on TV. • $5,000 to $30,000: The average cost of putting on a community fireworks display. • 3: States that ban all consumer fireworks — Delaware, Massachusetts and New Jersey. • 42 percent: Decrease in air quality because of July 4 fireworks. • $324 million: Value of annual imported fireworks to the U.S. — most coming from China. • 67 percent: Of all annual fireworks injuries that take place within a month of July 4. • 690: The number of people who go to emergency rooms every year for injuries associated with July 4 fireworks. • 7: The number of people who die from fireworks-related incidents each year. • 41.9 million: People will travel 50-plus miles from home this Fourth of July weekend. • 321 million: Will travel by plane for the Fourth of July holiday. • 85 percent: Of travelers will drive to their destination. • 400: People are killed in Fourth of July car crashes every year. • 41 percent: Of July 4 traffic fatalities involve alcohol impairment. • $10,000: Cost of getting a DUI. Source: WalletHub.

Keeping students safe

Lostant School eyes improvement to crisis safety plan By Zachary J. Pratt news@tonicanews.com

LOSTANT — An update to the crisis safety plan at Lostant Community Grade School could keep students safer as they learn. The proposed new program was discussed at the Lostant School Board meeting Wednesday, June 22. “For the last several months, I have been researching a better way to manage our crisis safety plan,” Superintendent Sandra Malahy said. “If we have a fire in this building and we pull a fire alarm, this is only good for sending people out of the building. Nobody would know about the building burning,” Malahy said. She decided there must be a better method. What she found is SafePlans, a program which would allow an easily accessible map of the school to display points of interest for response teams, such as the locations of every fire extinguisher. “I go to every place in the building that has a fire extinguisher and take a picture of that spot,” Malahy said. These pictures would then

be uploaded to the site. “The map of the whole school would come up, and every fire extinguisher would be labeled in red,” Malahy said. This only needs to be updated if something in the school changes. The program would also be useful in other situations. Malahy provided the example of a suspicious package hidden in a bathroom, which could be feared to be a bomb. Rather than risk anyone prodding it or checking it out, students would be directed away and a photo would be uploaded, which would mark the suspicious location and lead a response team right to it. “All we do is we send a text, and that goes to anyone we have in the system,” Malahy said. “That will save a lot of time in case of emergency.” While the school’s current program also includes a similar Phone Blast service, Malahy thinks this program would benefit the school overall. As it stands, the current service is used only in emergencies, and that would not change.

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“Some of the area schools send out messages every week. They send reminders for everything,” Malahy said. “I only send those for emergencies.” “This is more of an emergency crisis plan,” Malahy said. “It’s not meant for snow days; it’s really for crisis emergencies.” The overall setup will become more convenient for all involved, as all the information which might be necessary will be easier to access. “You no longer have to have a three-ring binder in my office that only I really have full access to everything. All of you would have access to this, and it’s on the Cloud,” Malahy said. “It’s a lot more comprehensive than anything we can do in a three-ring binder, and much more up-to-date,” Malahy said. The service requires a $1,500 one-time setup fee, followed by a $350 annual fee, which Malahy said is a reasonable price for everything included in the program, and the peace of mind it brings regarding the students’ safety.

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Public urged to celebrate safely on the Fourth of July Leave fireworks to competent, licensed operators

CHICAGO – According to the latest data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), an estimated 7,000 Americans spent part of their Fourth of July holiday in the emergency room in 2014 due to fireworks injuries. And 19 percent of those injuries were to the eyes. Burns were the most common injury to all parts of the body, except the eyes, where contusions, lacerations and foreign bodies in the eyes occurred more frequently. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, approximately one-third of eye injuries from fireworks result in permanent blindness. The CPSC also stated children younger than 15 years of age accounted for approximately 35 percent of the estimated 2014 injuries. And children 5 to 9 years of age had the highest estimated rate of emergency department-treated fireworks-related injuries. Firecrackers and rockets are unpredictable. Some explode prematurely, and rockets can take different flight paths than expected. Sparklers can burn up to 1,800 degrees F.

To help keep consumers safe during the Fourth of July holiday and throughout the year, Prevent Blindness supports the development and enforcement of bans on the importation, sale and use of all fireworks and sparklers, except those used in authorized public displays by competent licensed operators. The group works with leading organizations to educate the public on the dangers of consumer fireworks and endorses legislation to help protect adults and children from needless injuries from fireworks. “Independence Day should be spent celebrating our great country with family and friends, not in the emergency room,” said Hugh R. Parry, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness. “We want everyone to be safe by leaving the fireworks to the professionals.” According to data from the United States Eye Injury Registry, the largest proportion of injured persons from fireworks were bystanders, not the person actually igniting the firework. Prevent Blindness urges the public to attend only authorized public fireworks displays conducted by

licensed operators, but to also be aware that even professional displays can have accidents as well, and all those attending should always be extra cautious. If an eye accident does occur, minimize the damage to the eye: • Do not rub the eye. Rubbing the eye may increase bleeding or make the injury worse. • Do not attempt to rinse out the eye. This can be even more damaging than rubbing. • Do not apply pressure to the eye itself. Holding or taping a foam cup or the bottom of a juice carton to the eye are just two tips. Protecting the eye from further contact with any item, including the child’s hand, is the goal. • Do not stop for medicine! Over-thecounter pain relievers will not do much to relieve pain. Aspirin (should never be given to children), and ibuprofen can thin the blood, increasing bleeding. Take the child to the emergency room at once; this is more important than stopping for a pain reliever. • Do not apply ointment. Ointment,

which may not be sterile, makes the area around the eye slippery and harder for the doctor to examine. For more information on the dangers of fireworks, call Prevent Blindness at 800331-2020, or visit preventblindness.org/ prevent-eye-injuries-fireworks. About Prevent Blindness: Founded in 1908, Prevent Blindness is the nation’s leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight. Focused on promoting a continuum of vision care, Prevent Blindness touches the lives of millions of people each year through public and professional education, advocacy, certified vision screening and training, community and patient service programs and research. These services are made possible through the support of the American public. Together with a network of affiliates, Prevent Blindness is committed to eliminating preventable blindness in America. For more information, or to make a contribution to the sight-saving fund, call 800-331-2020. Or visit them on the Web at preventblindness.org or facebook.com/preventblindness.

When there’s lightning, bolt to safety indoors

It’s too easy to think we’re invincible when it comes to lightning storms — going outside, staying in the pool, or continuing a softball game as thunder sounds in the distance are not safe activities when lightning and thunder are in the area. Instead, move indoors when thunder roars — such a simple step could save more than 400 people from getting struck by lightning every year. In recognition of Lightning Safety Awareness Week, FEMA is encouraging everyone

to get storm safety smart: • There is no safe place outdoors when thunderstorms are in the area. Get indoors and avoid contact with corded phones, electrical equipment, plumbing, and windows and doors. • Water is an excellent conductor of electricity – so get out of and away from water! • Electricity always seeks the shortest path to its destination. Avoid tall, isolated trees or other tall objects in a lightning storm.

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back before much time had passed, though Malahy said it might not be within a year. Further repair needs were highlighted by a health/life audit in May, which found that there have been issues with equipment in the bathrooms. “We had some bathroom sinks and fans and toilets that have not been working properly,” Malahy said. Items, such as new faucets and new sink valves for several of these bathrooms, had to be added to the list of repairs as a result. Despite the increased cost of repair, the school is prepared. “If you remember, we put $100,000 into the building fund to cover the asbestos problem and this upcoming work, so we have money,” Malahy said. “Everything’s breaking down now and not working,” Malahy said. “This should take care of that.”

From Page 1A When the school had a professional come in to find all the radiators, the result held a bit of surprise. “We had originally estimated there would be 71 to replace,” Malahy said. Instead, there were 77 located. This means the repairs will require steam traps for 77 radiators and thermostat control valves for 56. The boiler and heating system has lately been less effective, with some rooms receiving an excess of heat and others too little. “If these items are attended to, we’ll have a very, very well-running system,” Malahy said. Savings from the now more-effective system would make the invested money

Tonica Volunteer Fire Department At 12:07 p.m. June 16, the Tonica Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) was called out for a two-vehicle accident located a quarter of a mile south of the Route 251 and Route 71 intersection. On arrival, emergency personnel found a motorcycle and a recreational vehicle were involved in the accident. Oglesby Ambulance was called for a paramedic intercept because of the injuries to the motorcycle rider. He was transported to IVCH by Tonica Fire Department Ambulance. The driver of the RV signed a medical refusal and was released. Route 251 was closed for approx-

imately 30 minutes and then opened for one lane until the scene was cleared, which took about one hour. The LaSalle County Police investigated the accident with the state police assisting. At 6:08 p.m. June 19, the TVFD was called out for a one-vehicle rollover accident on I-39 near Mile Marker 48. On arrival, emergency personnel found a car in the grass off of the southbound roadway. One person was transported to IVCH by Tonica Fire Department Ambulance with non-life threatening injuries. The state police investigated the accident.

• When camping, set up in a valley, ravine or other low area. Tents and open-sided shelters don’t provide protection from the dangers of lightning. If there isn’t a substantial building nearby, take shelter in your vehicle. • Wait 30 minutes after the last lightning or thunder before going back outside. • Anyone struck by lightning will need immediate medical attention. Call 911 and remember: Lightning victims do not carry an electrical charge and are safe to

Students From Page 1A Rather than a video series or stories, these kids will be working with “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens” by

Safety From Page 1A “If any fireworks are used, they must be used under competent adult supervision,” Turri advised. There are also other factors involved during times of celebration and Turri shared additional guidance towards a safe holiday. Turri said, “If your judgment is

touch. Consider also downloading the free FEMA app, available for your Android, Apple or Blackberry device, so you have the information at your fingertips to prepare for severe weather. FEMA’s mission is to support citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

Sean Covey, with each student given a workbook to go through. “It’s a personal workbook for them, so it’s not something that’s really taught,” Malahy said. “It’s just personal reflection,” Malahy said. “It’s a way for them to read about and think about good habits.” impaired, don’t drink and drive or use fireworks. Common sense goes down and confidence goes up when drugs or alcohol are involved. Designating a driver applies for all activities where alcohol is involved, not just when you are at business establishments. Also use caution when you are cooking outside or celebrating around a recreational fire. Make your party a memorable event for good reasons, not a bad reason.”

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Heavenly hankies It was white, had been laundered a bazillion times, and there was usually some kind of embroidery on it — I assume to make it pretty. All women of any Midwest merit carried one, usually in the pocket of their aprons, in their pocketbooks, or Terri discreetly hidden in the cuff of their Simon sweaters. It was a simple piece of COMMENTARY white, cotton fabric, but to those farm wives who never left home without one, those hankies were meant to save the world. Grandma always had a hankie. While I never remember her blowing her nose on it like my grandfather did with the bandana-type red handkerchief he carried in the back pocket of his well-worn overalls, Grandma’s hankie was meant for far more important duties than her nose. Hankies were meant to dab at a bead or two of sweat on a forehead, while seated with other ladies under the shade of the old maple tree. They took care of grandchildren with dirt-smudged faces before they went into the dime store with a quick “spit bath,” and they wiped away a drop or two of blood from a splinter that always seemed to find her grandchildren’s fingers. Those hankies could quickly double as a dust rag on the buffet, when an unknown vehicle pulled into the barnyard, and they even served as a bib for that tiny kitten who wouldn’t take to nursing from her mama, instead being fed by Grandma with a bottle, meant for our baby dolls. That was just the beginning ... Grandma’s hankies dried our eyes, wiped our own brows and noses, and could just as easily be handed to a relative who did the same for her child or grandchild. It was actually a community cloth, emblazoned with embroidered flowers or an initial, that made its rounds from one hand to another, wiping away the woes of the world. Invented long before the paper Kleenex or tissues we know today, those hankies saved the world more than once when I was growing up. Almost as if we were repaying the debt, we usually had a box of new hankies all wrapped up for Grandma on Mother’s Day, Christmas or her birthday. She always acted surprised, but I doubt she ever was. When I was just a little snot-nosed kid, I always wanted my own hankie. I’m not sure why. I guess it was kind of a right of passage for grown women to carry them with them wherever they went. I think I knew I’d be all grown up when someone finally presented me with my very own box of hankies, embroidered with a big “T” in the corner. That day never came. Today, I wander through antique stores around the land, and every now and then, I run into a stack of neatly-folded hankies. They aren’t as white as I remember my grandma’s hankies being; the years have turned them a light tan. But even though they’ve lost their bright white brilliance, I still see them and picture someone’s grandmother dabbing at their brow in the middle of a summer Bible study in the front yard. I picture them wrapping that hankie around a child’s cut finger, or wiping away the stains of a Popsicle before heading into the store. I can almost smell the detergent they used to try and get that hankie as pristine as possible and all ready for the next catastrophe to occur. But like many of those iconic items from the past, the hankies have disappeared as quickly as those simpler times. They have vanished before our very eyes — much like those beads of sweat, those tiny drops of blood and those smudges on our faces that required the use of those well-worn hankies. While I’ll probably never have my very own hankie — gosh, I don’t even know if they still sell them — I have to be content with the memories of those little white cloths and the ladies who used them. Clearly they have gone to hankie heaven, so I’ll just tuck them away discreetly in my memory files along with all the other items which once were so important to our existence but have slowly been lost to our ever-evolving world. And I’m OK with that — for those hankies erased the woes of our world. If only something so simple could be tucked in our pockets today to do the same ... Tonica News Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@tonicanews.com.

Climbing the Walls Family tree mystery It’s wonderful how people now can trace their family roots back for many generations. My family tree has a mystery, however, that I think even Ancestry.com could not possibly solve. Back in the 1950s, my Grandma McCracken learned that an attorney had researched his ancestors, the Goodner family. In connection with his research, he discovered that a Goodner had married a McCracken. He planned on publishing the Goodner Family book and wondered if Grandma and Grandpa would be interested in ordering copies, since it included a great deal of our McCracken branch. Grandma ordered a book, and so did my parents. Years later, when my brothers and I were sorting through our parents’ house to sell it, the thing I wanted most was that book. Whenever I look through it, I always end up spending several hours. It is so interesting and hard to put down. The irony that Grandma wanted to trace Grandpa’s family’s history is what fascinates me. It is her family which has the mystery that has never been solved. When her parents married in the late 1800s, her maternal grandparents did not approve of their daughter’s choice for a husband. Grandma was the first child born to that union. A son followed

Tami McCracken Crawley COMMENTARY in a year or two. Then Grandma’s world changed forever. Her father was a traveling salesman. The time was back around 1900. He left on a sales trip and was never heard from again. People looked for him as best as they could back in those days, but no leads ever turned up. My great grandmother had to wait seven years before her missing husband could be declared legally dead. After that, she eventually would marry again and have several more children. I do have a copy of a photo, taken by a studio photographer, of my great grandparents and Grandma when she was a little girl. To my knowledge, that is the only photo Grandma ever had of her dad. With today’s technology, it is very hard for someone to just completely disappear without a trace. One day I began to wonder if I could find out anything about Great Grandpa, so I typed in his name. I thought it would be very odd if something would pop up, since his name was no ordinary one – Jasper Trout. I

mean, what would the chances be? But something did pop up. There on my computer screen was a photo of a handsome young man in California with the name of Jasper Trout. Even with this being my first time trying to solve a mystery, my first thought was that couldn’t be my great grandfather. You can’t fool me. Besides, young California Jasper did not even remotely resemble old Illinois Jasper. Did Jasper Trout choose to walk away from his young family without ever looking back? Or did he meet with foul play or have an accident while on a sales trip? I have no idea what he sold. I tried to get more information when I asked my dad’s oldest sister at a family reunion several years ago. I asked her what had happened. In her 90s, she was considered the family historian. All she said was my great grandparents didn’t like him. I can’t blame them for that. Disappearing as he did was not the best way to change their opinion of him. So the mystery has continued for over a century. I guess that I will have to keep fishing for more information, looking for a special rare Trout, my great grandfather Jasper. Tami McCracken Crawley is a mother of nine and avid quilter living in Henry. She may be reached at tamimccracken@yahoo.com.

Perfect for me With both my children celebrating their birthdays within the next three weeks, I can’t believe how big they are getting, and I’m so proud of the people they are becoming. I try to always appreciate each of them for the child they are, not how they compare to each other or their classmates. In my mind, comparing two children, especially siblings, to each other is setting up one child to be a failure — there will always be a winner or a loser. One child will be more athletic, a better student or funnier, so in comparison to his or her sibling, he or she will always come up short. Comparison is a tricky thing. It can leave a person feeling judged or inadequate, and it can leave the one doing the judging completely blind to all the other wonderful characteristics the judged one has. My children, like everyone’s I suspect, are very similar to each other in some respects, but are completely different in other ways. The challenge for parents can be valuing both these similarities and differences without making one child feel like the odd man out. It’s OK to point out to a child that they need to work harder at something, like having more patience, being kinder or paying more attention in school. But I have never, and will never, tell my children, “Why can’t you be more like your brother/sister?” I don’t

Shannon Serpette COMMENTARY want them to be identical or feel they don’t stack up in comparison. I want them to be who they are. I want them to be the best version of themselves they can be. Every time I think my children may feel a little outshined by their siblings, I remind them we all have our own special talents. Maybe some talents are more apparent — a standout athlete may get far more attention in a family, a school or a community than a child whose talent is always being kind, for instance. Or a straight A student who barely has to study at all may overshadow a student who has to continuously study just to make Bs and Cs — but that B and C student has talents of their own, persistence and the ability to work hard. I believe working hard at something in order to be only average at it requires far more fortitude and courage than working hard at something you know you will excel at. The other night as I was tucking my son into bed, he was talking about a mistake he had made during a baseball game and one of his teammate’s reaction to his

error. I reminded him that he was still a good player even though he had made a mistake. I struggled to find the right words to sum up how I felt about him and how unimportant that one baseball game was in the grand scheme of his life. This is what I told him: “You aren’t perfect; no one is. But you’re perfect for me. You are exactly what I wanted and needed, and I’m so lucky you are mine. You’re enough for me.” In case his 10-year-old mind wasn’t up to the task of absorbing that fairly deep message as it was trying to drift off to sleep, I broke it down for him. I mentioned all the things he excels at, all the things that will be important in his life long after the summer ball days of his youth are gone. I went on to list some of the ways he and I are alike and the traits that we share — our sense of humor, left handedness and vast knowledge of all things related to superheroes. And, despite my flaws, which are numerous if you ask some people, he and his sister love me without conditions, without reservations, and I feel the same about them. They are enough for me, exactly as they are. That’s something every child should hear, at least once, from someone they love. Tonica News Copy Editor Shannon Serpette can be reached at sserpette@bcrnews.com.

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Community Births Announced Haage Justin and Jackie (Gustafson) Haage of Lostant are the parents of a daughter born June 17 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Rinaldo Matthew Rinaldo and Ashley Malavolti of Lostant are the parents of a daughter born June 24 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru. Birth announcements can be emailed to news@tonicanews.com.

Education Briefs Baker named to dean’s list MADISON, Wis. — Jeffrey Baker of Granville was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester of the 2015-16 academic year at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must complete a minimum of 12 graded degree credits in that semester. Baker is a student in the College of Letters and Science.

Lauer named to dean’s list ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Abbey Lauer of Tonica was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2016 semester at Maryville University in St. Louis, Mo. Maryville undergraduate students are eligible for the dean’s list when they complete at least 12 Maryville University credit hours in a semester with a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Schmidt named to dean’s list SPRINGFIELD — Emily Schmidt of Tonica was named the dean’s list for the spring 2016 semester at the University of Illinois Springfield. In order to qualify for the dean’s list, a student must be an undergraduate who took at least eight graded semester hours and maintained a grade-point average of at least 3.75 for the semester.

Free boating safety class will be offered on July 9 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Illinois Waterway Visitor Center, in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, will offer a free Illinois Boating Safety Education class on Saturday, July 9, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to everyone age 11 and older. Students under age 16 should be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required. This class is recommended for people who are new to boating, families that enjoy weekend boating adventures, or seasoned boaters who would just like to brush up on their safe boating knowledge. Anyone over the age of 12 can be certified. This is a classroom based safety class and will not include any on-the-water

experience. Upon successful completion of the class and exam, participants will be issued an Illinois DNR Boat Safety Certification. The completion certificate may also save participants money on their boat insurance. The indoor class will include instruction in basic boating safety, equipment and requirements, motorboat registration and titling, navigation, basic maintenance, emergency measures and Illinois and federal boating laws. For more information and class registration, contact Park Ranger Bob Petruney at robert.j.petruney@usace. army.mil or 815-667-4054. Participants should plan to bring their own lunch and drinks. Class materials will be provided.

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Lostant Ladies League eighth-grade breakfast The Lostant Ladies League hosted its annual eighth-grade breakfast for graduating students on June 1.

IV Midday Connection will meet July 19 Reservations due July 5 OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Midday Connection, a non-denominational Christian Women’s Group, invites all women from the Illinois Valley area to come to its monthly luncheon and program at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, at the Deer Park Country Club, 100 Deer Park Lane, Oglesby (south off of Route 71, about one-half mile west of Route 178). The theme for the July luncheon is “A Hike Thru Life.” The speaker will be Tamera Perry from Indianapolis, Ind. She is a writer, counselor and social worker. The title of her presentation is “The Path to Find True Love’s Voice.”

Extension Council members recognized Extension Multi-County Unit Council members were recognized for their time and service to overseeing the educational programs and services of University of Illinois Extension – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit at its meeting on June 14. University of Illinois Extension provides outreach educational services from the University of Illinois, based on the Urbana-Champaign campus. Each of the 27 Extension Units located across the state have a local advisory council to provide ideas, recommendations and advice to issues, needs and concerns of each county. Areas such as youth development, agriculture, family life, nutrition and wellness, community and economic development, natural resources, can then be addressed through Extension’s unbiased, research-based educational programs, services and information. Council members recognized and thanked for completing terms of service included: representatives for Bureau County: Mary Ann Johnson, Mardel Robinson, Mark Schultz and Greg Steele; and representatives for LaSalle County: Ryan Leifheit and Chris Dvorak. Extension County Director Jill

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LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office A friendly reminder The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office reminds residents that with storms there will be possible areas of flooding. If residents encounter water on or flowing across the roadway, they should turn around and find an alternate route. Also, they should be aware of possible trees, tree limbs, power lines and telephone/cable lines that

may still be down on both main and rural roadways, as well as within local towns and communities that emergency crews may not have been able to check or get to as of yet. Those who see downed lines should report their location so the appropriate emergency crews can get to that location.

LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office Accidents

At 10:34 a.m. June 16, LaSalle County deputies handled a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of North 23rd Road and Route 251 in Eden Township. Jeffery Van-Ostram, 52, of LaSalle was on a motorcycle following a vehicle driven by Carol S. Ginger, 69, of Alamo, Texas, on southbound Route 251. Ginger attempted to make a left turn onto North 23rd Road as Van-Ostram attempted to pass, striking the left front side of Ginger’s vehicle. Tonica

Ambulance took Van-Ostram to IVCH, and he was then taken by life flight to Peoria. Ginger was uninjured and released at the scene. At 5:38 p.m. June 26, deputies responded to a two-vehicle collision on Route 18 at East 6th Road (Richland Township). Lostant EMS was also dispatched for injuries. The drivers, Sara E. Williams, 25, of Streator and a 16-year-old female of Henry were both transported to OSF Streator. Williams was cited for failure to yield — turning left.

It’s 4-H Fair time OTTAWA — The LaSalle County 4-H and Junior Fair will kick off Wednesday, July 6, with the Broken Horn Rodeo beginning at 7 p.m. at the 4-H fairgrounds on the south side of Ottawa. On Thursday, July 7, judging starts on non-livestock projects. This includes everything from aerospace to zucchini. There is also cake decorating, a cat show, dog show and a style review of the 4-H’ers clothing projects. On Friday, July 8, the swine, horse, poultry and dairy shows begin in the morning. Following the dairy show, the sheep venue will begin. The goat show will begin at 2 p.m. The public speaking contest; “Speak Out for 4-H,” will be at 1 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall. Starting at 7 p.m., the Illini Pullers Association Tractor Pull will kick-off. On Saturday, July 9, the rabbit show

begins at 8:30 a.m. and beef showmanship begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by the purebred heifer classes. The steer classes will begin following the heifer show. The evening will offer a fair auction at 4:30 p.m. in the show arena, with numerous items for sale and proceeds benefiting LaSalle County 4-H Federation. Entertainment will be the demolition derby at 7 p.m. On Sunday, July 10, the horse show begins at 9 a.m. The ADM Master Showman contest will also begin at 11 a.m. in the show barn. The Parade of Excellence at 2 p.m. will provide 4-H members a chance to showcase their outstanding projects one last time before a crowd. And then at the close of the fair, the projects are released at about 4 p.m. For questions call University of Illinois - LaSalle County Extension at 815-4330707 or the fair office at 815-795-0938.

Extension will offer canning classes OGLESBY — Enjoy summer produce all year long with a timely seasonal program on home canning with an opportunity to practice preserving safely. During the program, you will have the opportunity to review the basics of home canning, receive the latest safety guidelines and practice hands-on canning of pickles or jams and jellies. And participants will take home a jar of food to enjoy. The “Yes! You CAN: Water Bath Canning, Preserving Practice” programs will

be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 11 (pickle products), or from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 16 (jams and jellies), at University of Illinois Extension, 815 N. Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby, in the IVCC Culinary Kitchen, room CTC-123. A $20 fee per person for each class will cover the purchase of supplies. Class sizes are limited to eight persons. Advance registration is required by Wednesday, July 6. To register, call the University of Illinois Extension at 815-224-0889.

Menus and Activities funded by donations, so they have a sugPutnam County gested donation of $5 per meal. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. Community Center July 4 — Center closed. Bridges Senior Center July 5 — Barbecue on bun, coleslaw,

chips and dip, baked beans, watermelon, dessert. July 6 — Baked pork chop, baked potato with butter and sour cream, green beans, applesauce. July 7 — Beef and noodles, tossed salad with toppings, peas, roll, muskmelon, dessert. July 8 — Ham slice with pineapple slices, sweet potatoes, carrots, apples. 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

July 4 — Center closed. July 5 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit. July 6 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit. July 7 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 10:15 a.m.12:15 p.m., intermediate computer class; 12:45 p.m., Bingo; 1:30 p.m., open cards. July 8 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 10 a.m., family caregiver support; 1 p.m., open Wii bowling. The Bridges Senior Center is a congregate meal site. Meals, provided by Voluntary Action Center, are served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday for a suggested donation of $3.50. A 24-hour advance reservation is required. For more information, call 815-431-8034.

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LEGAL PUBLICATION At the June 20, 2016, regular meeting of the Village of Tonica, Ordinance #582 was passed regulating wages pursuant to “An Act Regulating Wages of Laborers, Mechanics, and Other Workers Employed in any Public Works.” The general prevailing rate of wages under the jurisdiction of the Library District is the same as determined by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois for the County of LaSalle as

of June, 2016. A copy of the full resolution and the Department of Labor Determination is available for inspection at Village Hall, Tonica, IL. Heather Sherman, Village Clerk Village of Tonica Published in the Tonica News July 1, 2016.

hold its annual hearing on its 2016-2017 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance on Wednesday, August 10th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lostant Fire House, 101 East First Street, Lostant, Illinois. Copies of the proposed Budget

and Appropriation Ordinance are available for inspection at the Lostant Firehouse, the Illini State Bank of Lostant, and the Lostant Post Office. Published in the Tonica News July 1, 8 and 15, 2016.

ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN AND CLAIM NOTICE Estate of PHILLIP BRIERLY, Deceased. Notice is given of the death of PHILLIP BRIERLY, of Peru, lllinois . Letters of office were issued on June 14, 2016, to HARLAN OLSON, 508 N. Washington Street, Dwight, IL 60420 and to CHARLES SCHIFFBAUER, of 968 N. 1850th Road, Tonica, IL 61370, whose attorney is GERALD M. HUNTER, 129 W. Walnut Street, Oglesby, IL 61348. Notice is given to any heirs or legatees whose names or addresses are not stated in the Petition for Letters of Office, that an order entered by the Court on June 14, 2016, admitting the decedent’s will to probate. Within 42 days after the date of the order of admission you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence, as provided in 755 ILCS 5/6-21. You also have the right under 755 ILCS 5/8-1 to contest the

validity of the will by filing a petition with the Court within 6 months after admission of the will to probate . Claims against the estate may be filed with the office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, LaSalle County Courthouse, Downtown Courthouse , Ottawa, IL 61350, or with the representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of issuance of letters, or if a claim notice is mailed or delivered personally to a creditor of the decedent, on or before the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed within the time allowed is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. Jim Olson Clerk of the 13th Judicial Circuit Court Ottawa, Illinois Published in the Tonica News June 24, July 1 and 8, 2016.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE The Lostant Fire Protection District Board of Trustees will

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Marketing firms, aviation insiders and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have all predicted the sales figures of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), more commonly known as drones, to be in the millions and for market growth to continue to be in the double digits. This explosive growth in the technologically-driven fields of drones, cameras and GPS systems has also proven to be of great assistance to agriculture and the men and women who farm the land. Before the arrival of drones, if farmers wished to have an aerial view of their crops, they had to rely on hiring a pilot to fly an airplane or helicopter overhead or by obtaining satellite imagery. But with the combined advances in cameras and drones, farmers now have more options with which to monitor growth and pinpoint

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“It can be tricky; there are a lot of regulations with the FAA, so you have to be careful with their use. We provide drone monitoring as a complimentary service to our customers.” Matt Denton, sales agronomist with Hefty Seed Co. Princeton problem areas. Matt Denton, sales agronomist with Hefty Seed Co., shared his knowledge of drones and how they use drones to help their customers maximize yields. “It can be tricky; there are a lot of regulations with the FAA, so you have to be careful with their use. We provide drone monitoring as a complimentary service to our customers,” Denton said. Denton explained the drones and cameras he uses provide basic overhead images and how there are much more

advanced imaging systems available on the market, although at a greatly increased cost. Cameras are now capable of filming crops in multiple spectrums which help highlight levels of photosynthesis and other issues, and of providing 3-D imaging. Although the camera Denton demonstrated is basic, differences in crop coloring were easily seen from several hundred feet above, as were wind damaged areas, lightning strike damage and areas of water retention. After the flight, recorded video

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Matt Denton of Hefty Seed Co. shows the small, lightweight drone they use to perform complimentary inspections of their customers’ fields. By being able to easily locate and treat problem areas, farmers are able to maximize their yields for the greatest profits. can be downloaded and viewed as desired. “We’ll take it up to about 400 feet and take a 360-degree view of

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nitrogen deficiencies and areas of water retention. Then we can ground truth it and find out what’s going on and help them address it. They can also be used to document damage for insurance. We’ve had a very positive response to the help drones provide; they can save farmers a lot of time and help increase yields,” Denton said. Drones have a wide range in pricing, from below $100 for the smallest and most basic, to more than $30,000 depending on size, features and imaging systems desired. A professional drone system, similar to the one Denton uses, is roughly in the $1,000 to $1,500 price range. There are multiple fail safes built into the operating systems to help prevent accidents. Flight plans can be pre-loaded into the controls after which the drone takes flight, follows the desired

path and then returns on its own. If the drone is being pilot controlled and loses signal for any reason, it will hover momentarily in an attempt to regain its connection. If the connection can’t be regained, it will elevate to 400 feet to rise above any obstructions and then return to the takeoff point on its own. With the United States having the busiest airspace in the world, the FAA is concerned with drone use and has been incrementally enacting rules and regulations. New operators, both hobbyists and professionals, want to fly safely, but many don’t realize that just because you can easily acquire a drone doesn’t mean you can fly it in any location or for any purpose. For those new to drones, Know Before You Fly is an educational program providing users with the guidance needed to fly responsibly. It was founded by two organizations with a stake in

Drones Page 4B Above, aerial surveillance of large areas is now made possible with low-cost drones for crop inspections, livestock monitoring, wildfire mapping, security, patrolling roads, geophysical and geomagnetic surveys and more. At left, though it may look similar to a toy, there are many regulations involving unmanned flight, and the FAA has slowly been implementing new rules regarding their use.

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Denton turns on the drone, and within moments, the control program has loaded and is prepared for take off. If signal is lost during flight, the drone will hover momentarily in an attempt to regain contact. If the signal remains blocked or lost, the drone automatically rises to 400 feet and returns to the point of take off.

aerial safety, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). The FAA has partnered with the founding members to help educate drone pilots about responsible flight. In February 2015, the FAA released the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for small, unmanned aircraft. An NPRM is a public notice issued by law when an independent agency, such as the FAA, wishes to add, remove or change rules or regulations as part of rule making. It doesnâ€™t change any existing guidelines, rules, regulations or policy currently in place. Instead, it opens the door for public comment and the beginning of the rule-making process. As rules are implemented and changed, itâ€™s important to be informed. To learn more, continue to track further developments at www.knowbeforeyoufly.org or on the FAA website at www.faa.gov. To discuss the benefits of drone monitoring with Denton and Hefty Seed Co., call 815-879-8720 or email matt.denton@heftyseed.com.

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