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Lostant School tackles improvements Goals set for math, and for interactions with students, parents By Zachary J. Pratt news@tonicanews.com

LOSTANT — Superintendent Sandra Malahy presented the school improvement plan to the Lostant School Board at its meeting Monday, Aug. 22. That plan

includes goals relating to math scores, classroom interventions, and communication between the school and parents. “Schools are required to have a school improvement plan,” Malahy said. “Throughout all last year, the teachers and I looked at student data, parent surveys.” Regarding the math scores, the goal is that at least 75 percent of students will score average or better on the Aimsweb spring benchmark assessment by next May. Methods to achieve this goal include summer school; the purchase of a math

program; additional assistance during times such as study hall; training on the Model Math Curriculum; and the monitoring of special education student progress once a week and at-risk students twice a week. The aim of the classroom interventions goal is to have no more than 5 percent of students receive office referrals in a given quarter. This goal has action plans including different interventions, school-wide and classroom, and various forms of discipline, as well as the forging of a stronger

partnership with parents. The last point is to improve schoolto-parent communication by 10 percent before the end of the school year, using parent surveys to measure success in this area. Plans for this include communicating with parents daily through take-home folders and planners, placing all school events on a master calendar, a newsletter on the given teacher’s webpage, training regarding family engagement, and a preand post-parent survey.

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parent relationship,” Malahy said. She stressed the school is only looking into the app at present and will not necessarily make use of it. The other app, which has popped up despite a lack of interest at the school, is called Remind, formerly Remind101.

LOSTANT — The push for healthier student lunches is coming to Lostant Grade School in the form of a salad bar. The Lostant School Board discussed the decision during its meeting Monday, Aug. 22. “There’s always been a big push for feeding students healthier,” Superintendent Sandra Malahy said. She said the school had tried in the past to provide salad during lunch, but it had not been successful. Malahy hopes students will be more receptive to a salad bar, where they put the meal together how they want it. “When you pre-make salads, it just doesn’t work as well,” Malahy said. “People want to put on the salad what they want.” “I think for the kids, the trick is what you put on it,” board President Mike Phillips said. “You just have to put the right stuff on it.”

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The Tonica Cruise-In brought out folks of all ages Saturday, Aug. 27 in downtown Tonica. Classic cars, trucks and motorcycles were the guests of honor. The event also featured a parade, food stands, the Tonica Volunteer Fire Department’s (TVFD) pork chop dinner, music and a 50-50 drawing. All proceeds from the event went to the TVFD. See more photos from the Tonica Cruise-In on Page 2.

Is there an app for that? Lostant School Board discusses app usage By Zachary J. Pratt news@tonicanews.com

LOSTANT — There might be an app for everything, the Lostant Grade School is discovering. Vol. 142 No. 39 One Section - 12 Pages

At its meeting Monday, Aug. 22, the Lostant Grade School Board discussed two apps, one which it is looking into and an unwanted one which keeps popping up. The app which the school is looking into is called ClassDojo. Superintendent Sandra Malahy described this as “an app that teachers can use to keep track

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of student behavior in the classroom.” The purpose, however, extends beyond merely logging in information for the teacher’s own benefit. Malahy said parents can also log in to check the data regarding their child, to see if there are any issues that need to be addressed. “I think it’s good to improve that

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The results from the Tonica Fest Cruise-In on Saturday, Aug. 27, show the event was once again an enjoyable success for all involved. A total of 184 cars, trucks and motorcycles took part in the annual festival, and trophies were awarded to Roy Weiman of Earlville, Joe Ramey of Ladd, Mike Hillyer of Streator, Dave Brown of Peru, Mike Does of Oglesby, Gary May of Minonk, Tom Alleman of Tonica, Jim Davies of Streator, Jax Does of Oglesby and Steve Halbleib of McNabb. Emily Anderson won the 50/50 drawing and received $1,730.

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More LaSalle County birds test positive for West Nile

OTTAWA — The LaSalle County Health Department received confirmation that two additional birds have tested positive for West Nile virus. One was collected in Mendota on Aug. 24 and another was collected in Oglesby on Aug. 25. Environmental health staff was

able to conduct the confirmatory test on the birds at the health department. To date, LaSalle County has collected five birds, all crows, which have tested positive for the virus. The county has had no documented human cases of West Nile virus in 2016.

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Improvements From Page 1 According to Malahy, improvement will not necessarily be easy. “It will take some work; however your school improvement plan is something you should discuss monthly,” Malahy said. “This keeps everyone focused and on track.” For Lostant families who have ever wondered about the school’s revenue flow, the opportunity to see the details could soon arrive. Malahy presented a document she put together, which details specifics regarding revenue and expenditure for the school. “Maybe our parents would like to see where our revenue comes from, state and federal, and where our money is spent,” Malahy said. “I think it’s great that

App From Page 1 This app, Malahy said, was being pushed to teachers. She said the app’s purpose is to connect the teachers with the students and parents. While the app could have its uses, the teachers Malahy spoke with did not seem to want to participate in it. In other news: • The board discussed the fluid grouping process the school has implemented. The groupings are split between third through fifth grades and sixth through eighth. “(Kindergarten) through second (grade) is not in here because they do not have the type of data that we can use,” Malahy said. The groupings are then further split between reading and math, for which

our parents see where our finances are.” Board vice president Bob Lawless asked whether the document could be posted to the website, where it could be easily viewed. The sheet allowed the board to test the accuracy of board President Mike Phillips’ assessment regarding the school’s revenue. “Mike is always saying how around 80 percent of our revenue comes from local funds. We can see how close he is,” Malahy said. “Eighty-one percent. Pretty close.” As for the budget, Malahy said the school has cause to be hopeful. “If all goes well, we will have fewer expenditures than we have in revenues, and that’s always exciting,” she said. “Hopefully there won’t be any surprises.”

they are put into percentages regarding special needs, those meeting the requirements, and those exceeding the requirements. “The kids that are in the exceeds band are going to have pre-algebra this year,” Malahy said. “We are going to teach that, so when they go to high school they will have had pre-algebra.” The enrichment course statistics were also provided, with 56 percent of students qualifying but only 36 percent enrolled. • Recently, at the school, it was found that a section of roof is in need of repair. “I think it needs to be repaired rather quickly, so there is no further damage,” Malahy said. “We’re afraid if we do not get this repaired rather quickly, water will rush in there and damage the hallway.” Repairs were quoted at $1,000.

IV PADS opens for 26th season PERU — Illinois Valley Public Action to Deliver Shelter (IV PADS) just celebrated its 25th anniversary this month and is busily preparing to open for its 26th season. At 5 p.m., Sept.1, both the Peru PADS shelter and the Ottawa PADS shelter opened its doors to welcome homeless individuals and families into a safe, secure environment. The shelters will remain open until May 31, 2017. Don’t think this area experiences homelessness? Think again. Like nearly every community across this country, homelessness exists, and the community at large struggles with solutions to this social, economic and often times moral dilemma. That is where IV PADS can step in to help. Approximately 90 percent of the 288 clients served by IV PADS last season (a 9-month time period) were local. That means they were from towns in LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam counties, the areas served by the shelters. The 288 individuals consisted of 174 men, 79 women and 35 children. The total number of clients served as well as the number of children served has steadily increased in the past few years, and there is no sign of a slowdown in this trend. The IV PADS motto is “Help for Today. Hope for Tomorrow.” The first step in “helping for today” is in meeting the most specific and most urgent need of a safe shelter with a bed, three meals per day, and available amenities such as laundry facilities. Last season volunteers assisted IV PADS in serving 23,823 meals, which included breakfast, a sack lunch, and a warm dinner. Many clients are also in need of clothing and basic necessities which are provided directly by Lily Pads Resale Boutique. The “hope for tomorrow” comes in the form of an individualized case management plan. Like the general population, each homeless individual has a different reason for struggling with homelessness and different obstacles to overcome. It is the job of the shelter program director along with staff to help the individual identify needs, set goals and assist

LASALLE — A LaSalle-Peru High School graduate who left home to study medicine is back in the Illinois Valley as the Hygienic Institute’s newest physician. Yesenia Valdez, MD, who speaks both English and Spanish, is now receiving patients at the Hygienic after completing her family medicine residency at the University of Illinois at Chi-

cago Hospital. She earned her medical degree from the UIC College of Medicine after obtaining a UIC undergraduate degree in biochemistry. Valdez joins Kara Fess, MD, as a second family practice physician at the Hygienic. To make room for an expected increase in patient volume now that another doctor has been

Salad From Page 1 “We still believe that offering the salad bar to the students instead of the hot lunch — it would have to be one or the other — would be very beneficial for the students,” Malahy said. Introducing the salad bar will be

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and brings to the table experience in working in marketing and working with the public. According to IV PADS Executive Director Carol Alcorn, “Jacqueline brings her passion and experience to enhance our work for the homeless population.” Alcorn also explained the position has been long anticipated and needed. Smith is available four days per week, mainly working in the Peru shelter. Also new this season will be the availability of parenting classes on an as-needed basis for clients. As the number of children and families has continued to increase, the staff identified the occasional need for parental encouragement and training. IV PADS is always appreciative of and in need of assistance. Like many other non-profit organizations, recent state funding has been inconsistent and often unknown. Because of the uncertainty of funding from the government, new sources of funding are a constant priority. The community can help the mission of IV PADS in a number of ways. Donations may be made by mailing a check to P.O. Box 1012 LaSalle, IL 61301. Online donations may be made safely through Pay Pal by visiting www.ivpads.com. In addition to monetary donations, donated personal care items to the shelters as well as salable items to Lily Pads, are ways to help the organization. For anyone who desires to help in a more personal way, good volunteers are frequently needed. More information about the ways to become involved are available on the site. The organization has also created specific Facebook pages to help the community stay current with the happenings of IV PADS. The Facebook pages can be found at Peru PADS, Ottawa PADS and Lily Pads Resale Boutique. The community is also asked to please refer any homeless individual to IV PADS. For referrals or more information about the organization, the shelters can be reached by phone in Peru at 815-224-3047 and in Ottawa at 815-433-1292. Lily Pads can be reached at 815-224-7970.

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the client in achieving those goals to ultimately find and maintain a stable housing solution, and in appropriate cases, steady employment. Individual case management may include help with medical, educational, transportation or financial needs. To serve 288 clients in a season takes compassionate and well-trained staff, a small army of 507 caring volunteers, an entire community of supporters and donors, and a strong network of referral resources to turn clients’ difficulties into success stories. A common misconception is all homeless individuals suffer from mental illness, substance abuse or are felons. Those issues do exist but are not as prevalent as many believe. Last year 20 percent of the clients served arrived with a substance abuse problem; 18 percent struggled with a mental illness; and only 6 percent were ex-offenders. These issues along with physical disabilities, domestic dispute issues, and mostly job loss, can all contribute to homelessness. There are several organizations in the area that IV PADS partners work with to obtain services for clients. A somewhat staggering 6,971 referrals were made this past season to other local organizations. The IV PADS staff is also trained to offer life skills classes including computer training, budgeting, employment skills and character building courses. The shelters are closed during the summer from June 1 to Aug. 31. During this time a skeleton staff works to improve upon policies and services for the following season, strengthen community partnerships, and clean, repair and stock the shelters. This summer a couple of improvements have been implemented. IV PADS hired a part-time development and outreach assistant to join the staff. Jacqueline Smith of Oglesby joined the staff in July to take on the communications and financial development duties so critical to a non-profit organization. Smith has a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Bradley University and an M.B.A. from Illinois State University

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added to its staff, the Hygienic Institute recently finished a remodeling project that involved moving into the vacant space in its building that had formerly been occupied by the local Veterans’ Administration clinic. The work included almost doubling the size of the reception area in the front of the building and reconfiguring the rest of

a transition as the school discovers the exact effect it will create on the rest of the lunch line-up. “It’ll probably take a few weeks to figure out how many hot lunches there would be,” Phillips said. Board member Doug Miller brought up the question of whether the sneeze guards will accommodate students of different heights. “It’s a good idea, it really is,” he

the clinic’s interior to provide space for 11 exam rooms. Located at 2970 Chartres Dr. Yesenia St. in LaSalle, Valdez the Hygienic Institute is a community health center affiliated with Illinois Valley Community Hospital. For more information, call 815-223-0196.

said. “It’s a lot of stuff to think about.” During the discussion, Malahy noted the school is meeting guidelines, federal and state, for fresh fruits and vegetables. “We believe it’s going to be a very positive addition to lunch,” Malahy said of the salad bar. The price of the salad bar equipment is not to exceed $4,000.

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The Editorial Page The Tonica News Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

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Editor

The bell has rung In this job, I get to visit a lot of schools. I like that. The sights, sounds and smells of our institutions of education in this area tend to take me back in time, ... a lot of time, when this old girl was a student and typing columns on a computer at a newspaper wasn’t Terri even in the cards. Simon They were days of innocence — times COMMENTARY when the worries of the world never crossed our minds, and the biggest problems were in our math books. They were moments filled with best friends and laughter, shy looks at the cute boy across the room, and playground games where I don’t remember winners or losers. To say I received a great education in Princeton would clearly be an understatement. I knew the As I brought home had been earned, and the adults in those hallways really cared about helping me learn. I was really fortunate because school, as they say, ... came easy for me, ... but my teachers continued to give me work they knew would challenge me. Every now and then when I’m inside an area school, I take a few moments and close my eyes, ... and the memories flood my mind. They still cause a host of heartfelt emotions. While we all have a few memories from our school days that still cause us to wince, the happy recollections clearly outweigh anything negative. I think it’s ironic today’s schools specialize in being progressive, however, there are some basic things in those same classrooms and hallways that haven’t changed a bit. While the lessons today are different — keyboarding, technology, computers, etc. — what I’ve been fortunate to witness in the schools I visit are many things that have stood the test of time. You see, when I first walk in a school today, the first thing that hits me is the smell. A mixture of sweaty kids, teachers’ perfume, the hot lunch coming from the school cafeteria are the first things I notice. In the classrooms, a mixture of scents take me back many years, like the unmistakable smells of Elmer’s Glue and Crayola Crayons, freshly-sharpened pencils with worn-down erasers, and textbooks that own that unforgettable scent of many years of use. With my eyes still closed, the sounds I hear are no different than when I was in school. Teachers’ voices echo into the hallways. I hear children laughing, singing, talking. The school bells haven’t changed a bit. On the playground, ... oh, the wonderful playground, ... recess is in full swing, and the shouts and squeals take me back to a time when the biggest worry was if you got one of the swings at recess and how many kids were playing on the monkey bars. Even though much has changed, the sights I see inside the school are reminiscent of days gone by. Students’ artwork hanging in the hallways, inspirational messages crafted on bulletin boards, classrooms decorated in the brightest colors — fun items that you didn’t even realize were educational. The desks are arranged in a variety of rows and/ or circles, and the lockers are lined up like metal soldiers with names clearly marked on many of them. While children and teachers dress more casually than when I was in school, their eyes tell the story better than I can on this newspaper page. I guess my point to all of this is I’m glad our schools/administration/teachers are progressive, however, I’m thankful there are still many elements in our local schools that have stood the test of time. Some of those things are small and probably relatively unimportant, however, those little things have a way of staying with us for a lifetime, ... just like a good education. As those first school bells ring in Bureau County, I wish all of you a great school year. While finances are always an issue for schools, I have no doubt the hallways of education in this area are some of the best in the nation, and we should be proud of our traditional yet progressive attributes inside those facilities. Tonica News Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@tonicanews.com.

What We Think

Victory came 1 vote short; don’t give up on redistricting One vote is all that stood in the way of the Independent Map Amendment being approved by the Illinois Supreme Court for placement on the Nov. 8 ballot. On a party-line ruling Thursday, the four Democratic Supreme Court justices struck down the proposed redistricting reform amendment, while the three Republican Supreme Court justices favored allowing it to go before the voters. The Supreme Court, by its 4-3 vote, sided with a Cook County judge who had ruled the proposed constitutional amendment unconstitutional. Thus, the second attempt in 2 years to reform a secretive redistricting process, controlled by politicians with little public involvement, which is unfair to minorities, skews election results, stifles competition, and thwarts the will of the people, has failed. We disagreed with Cook County Judge Diane Larsen’s ruling in July. We disagree with the Illinois Supreme Court’s ruling from last week. Justice Thomas Kilbride, writing an opinion for the majority, centered the court’s argument on an extremely narrow interpretation of the citizen initiative portion of the Illinois Constitution. By amending the legislative article (Article IV) through citizen initiative, Kilbride wrote, the proposed Independent Map Amendment would unconstitutionally add responsibilities to the auditor general’s office, which are set forth in Article VIII and mentioned nowhere else. (The proposal would have required the auditor general to take applications for the citizens commission and propose qualified nominees for the group.) Because citizen initiatives are limited to make changes only to Article IV, the proposed amendment exceeds the scope of what is allowed to be amended through that process, Kilbride wrote. “We conclude that the duties assigned to the Auditor General by the ballot initiative at issue in this

case do not comport with the strict limitations in article XIV, Section 3 [Constitutional Initiative for Legislative Article],” Kilbride wrote. In a thorough, thoughtful and forceful dissent, Justice Lloyd Karmeier provided an opposing view. Karmeier pointed out the current redistricting system, described in the legislative article, involves officers from all three branches of government – not just the Legislature. In arguing that the auditor general’s role in the proposed amendment’s process was constitutional, he wrote: “Nothing in the 1970 Constitution requires that all of a constitutional officer’s responsibilities be set out in a single article, and such is certainly not the case with respect to the redistricting-related duties of this court and the Attorney General under the current redistricting mechanism.” Point by point, over nearly 40 pages, citing the state constitution, previous cases, and statements by delegates to the 1970 Constitutional Convention, Karmeier argued it was his opinion the Independent Map Amendment indeed passed constitutional muster and should have been allowed on the ballot. Karmeier said the majority’s interpretation in this case would basically make ballot initiatives “pointless.” “There can be no serious dispute that the drafters and adopters of article XIV, section 3, intended for that provision to allow citizens to actually accomplish something through ballot initiatives. Plaintiff’s reading of the law, however, would allow them to accomplish nothing.” Karmeier further wrote, “If we do not permit this ballot initiative to go forward in accordance with the law, our authority over the redistricting process and, indeed, our status as an institution, will forever be suspect.” He’s got that right. More than 563,000 Illinoisans who signed petitions supporting the Independent Map Amendment have every right to suspect that the

institutions of government, run by self-serving politicians, or those beholden to them, want to stifle the public’s input. Indeed, the proposed 11-member citizen redistricting commission would have been required to be open and transparent, while removing politics and incumbency from consideration when new legislative districts are drawn every 10 years. The current redistricting process, for 3 of the past 4 decades, was controlled by House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, who used it to promote his personal political agenda (Democratic supermajorities in the House and Senate), not the interests of the public. The latest result of Madigan’s maps will be seen by voters in the Nov. 8 election, where in election after legislative election across the state, there are no competitive races. Dennis FitzSimons, chair of Independent Maps, said the court’s ruling was “extremely disappointing” and that drafters of the Illinois Constitution “would not recognize the interpretation” made by the Supreme Court. So, what’s next? FitzSimons said a rehearing of the case might be sought. If not, redistricting reform is officially dead for 2016. The good news is that this effort very nearly made it across the finish line. With elections in 2018 and 2020 ahead before the next redistricting cycle, a revised redistricting reform amendment might yet be possible. Justice Kilbride wrote, “Our decision is not intended to reflect in any way on the viability of other possible redistricting reform initiatives.” We hope the Independent Maps group, which very nearly succeeded in 2016, will remain together, retool its proposed amendment, and push ahead for needed redistricting reforms in the future. Bureau County Republican The Tonica News The Putnam County Record

Considerations by Nedda Some young mothers were talking about their favorite fall colors, and one who had five children replied, “The yellow school bus.” It is school time, and we have to watch the zones and kids running around. Those little tykes with those huge backpacks amaze me. In a one-room school house, if we all carried that many books, we would have cleared out the library (or what we called the library). Some of us can remember the long ago schools, and they seem so isolated and disconnected from the world now. I really don’t think the “good old days” were that great. I like the present. I see the wonderful things that children can learn from the world now. Of course, our job, as the elder crowd, is to help them learn basic good values, and that winning is not always the point. The Olympics are so much fun to watch, and I am yelling at the TV to urge the athletes on.

Nedda Simon COMMENTARY

Sportsmanship and the beauty of Brazil can be both be enjoyed because of the benefits of technology and all the efforts of thousands of athletes, families and coaches. August might be the time to pause and reflect on the months ahead. They will be full of schedules, appointments and obligations. There will be frenzied and planned chaos. Can we plan better and make life more pleasant for ourselves and others? It also wouldn’t hurt to do a quick inventory. You know, just a look at the habits we have developed over time that might not be so good for us. An attitude that could

be adjusted, and if the pace is too fast, slow down and notice the very, very, small things. My grandmother believed you need to learn something new every day, and that is not a bad idea. Reading is a great pleasure, and it can soothe the soul and teach at the same time. Of course, PBS stations are fine for learning and pleasure. Television is great, but I caution all of us to not let the comments change our core values. Everybody has an opinion on the channels, and frankly they can be inaccurate and misleading. We need less conflict, and opinions can really stir things up! Think of the most positive; live the most positive; believe the most positive. And of course, if we all do that, we will remember to be kind. It will come naturally. Nedda Simon of rural Princeton can be reached at neddasimon@ ymail.com.

First Amendment “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” Constitution of the United States, 1789

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IVCIL has equipment loan closet LASALLE — The Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living in LaSalle has an equipment loan closet. IVCIL, located at 18 Gunia Drive, LaSalle, is a non-profit agency which helps people with disabilities live independently in the communities of Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam and Stark counties. Donations of used equipment, which are clean and usable, such as walkers, canes, commodes and wheelchairs are welcome and appreciated. The community is welcome to call and borrow equipment free of charge. Some

equipment, valued at more than $100, requires a $100 cash security deposit. The security deposit will be reimbursed upon return if equipment does not show damage and/or wear and tear. For such equipment, it is required to bring it in to be inspected by IVCIL staff on a periodic basis. Some equipment can be loaned only for a specified time period determined at the time of the loan. For information, call 815-224-3126 (V or TTY) between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Lindeman annual golf outing planned MCNABB — The annual Jan Lindeman Golf Outing will be Friday, Sept. 16, at Edgewood Park Golf Club in McNabb. It will benefit North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG). Registration starts at 7 a.m. for the four-person scramble. A shotgun start is at 8 a.m. Golf is $55 per golfer, which includes 18 holes, cart, lunch and door prizes. Hole sponsorship is $50 per hole

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Celebrating 4-H Hall of Fame inductees Illinois 4-H Foundation inducts 74 honorees The Illinois 4-H Foundation annually recognizes one 4-H volunteer per county for exemplary service to the Illinois 4-H program as a Hall of Fame winner. This year, 74 new members were inducted into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame, the largest inductee class to date. This year celebrated the 12-year anniversary of the award, said Angie Barnard, director of the Illinois 4-H Foundation. The ceremony was held Saturday, Aug. 20, in the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds.

“These long-time volunteers fully embody what 4-H strives to instill in youth,” Barnard said. “They are caring, dedicated, generous leaders, and the Illinois 4-H Foundation is extremely proud to be able to provide this honor to each and every one of them to thank them for their service to this wonderful organization.” The Illinois 4-H Foundation established the statewide Hall of Fame in 2004 to honor and celebrate extraordinary 4-H alumni, volunteers and former 4-H staff. Each inductee received a commemorative Hall of Fame medallion. “As a result of these volunteers’ years of service

and leadership to Illinois 4-H,” Barnard said, “the program they love will continue to create brilliant futures for the young people whose lives it touches.” Winners from University of Illinois Extension — Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam counties were: Kendra Ross, Bureau County; Jim and Deb Arbet, LaSalle County; and Susan Knapp, Marshall-Putnam counties. The Illinois 4-H Foundation raises private funds that are invested in Illinois 4-H programs that provide meaningful, positive development experiences for Illinois youth to develop leadership, citizenship and life skills.

or three for $125. Lunch only is $20. Jan Lindeman is the father of NCICG’s Kevin Lindeman, the agency’s senior planner. Jan was an avid golfer and regular participant in the agency’s golf outing. He was also a supporter of NCICG. For more information, contact NCICG at 815-443-5830.The email address is info@ncicg.org. The website address is www.ncicg.org.

Community Notes Sunday, Sept. 11. Blood drive in Tonica All kids are invited to explore and

TONICA — An American Red Cross blood drive will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, at the United Methodist Church, 423 Wauponis St., Tonica. Donors of all blood types are needed. Schedule an appointment to give blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).

learn faith with Flat Jesus and his summer adventures. He has been to a zoo, a motorcycle trip, a wedding or two, and several vacations here and abroad. For more information, or if a ride to Sunday school is needed, call 815-4428465 or call or text 815-674-3492.

Sunday school will begin on Sept. 11

TONICA — A “Stamp and Chat” event will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Tonica. Area crafters are invited to meet to stamp a card, work on a scrapbook page or learn a new technique. RSVP for this free event by calling Cathy Granata at 630-209-0605.

TONICA — The Tonica United Methodist Church is ready to begin another fun year of Sunday school at 9 a.m.

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AIM Family Church Conference to open Sept. 20 LASALLE — The AIM Family Church Conference, hosted by Mighty Word Church in LaSalle, will open with a 7 p.m. service on Tuesday, Sept. 20, and continue with services at the same time on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

All services are open to the public. This year’s conference is titled “Wonder.” This conference will enhance one’s belief that God is able and willing to be involved in our lives on a daily basis. One of this year’s featured speakers is Apostle Glenn Dun-

lop from Belfast, Ireland. He is the senior leader of Karmel City Church in Belfast. He has pastored for more than 16 years. He travels extensively throughout Ireland, as well as the U.S., Malawi, Honduras, Russia, England and Scotland. Pastors Tom and Phyllis

Arnold will also be ministering during the conference. They are the senior pastors of Mighty Word Church and the founders of AIM (Associated Interdependent Ministries). AIM is an association of ministers from around the world who are committed to

the teaching of the Word of God and Building Leaders that Last. For more information, call 815-224-4067, ext. 114, or go to aimassociation.org. Mighty Word Church is located at 599 Canaan Drive in LaSalle, at exit 77 on Interstate 80.

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Stage 212 will present ‘A Weekend of One-Acts’ LASALLE — Stage 212 will present “A Weekend of One-Acts,” on Friday, Sept. 16, through Sunday, Sept. 18, at Stage 212, 700 First St., LaSalle. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. The Sunday matinee begins at 2 p.m. “A Weekend of One-Acts” is a special production outside the regular season that spotlights two shorter plays with thought-provoking messages. “Hello, Out There,” directed by Mark Majewski, is a drama by William Saroyan that explores themes of innocence, loneliness and isolation. Cast members include Matt Boehm, Christin Mitchell, Bill Gillespie, Jennifer Croissant, Ken Schroeder and Larry Kelsey. “The Vandal,” directed by Larry Kelsey, is a quirky dark comedy by Hamish Linklater that takes a realistic look at life, death, loss and companionship. “The Vandal” contains strong adult language and themes, and is not suitable for viewing by children. Featured in the cast are

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Zoe Peshel, Nathan Nosalik and Ken Schroeder. Production staff includes producer/prop coordinator/light operator Zoe Peshel, assistant directors Megan Norlin and Dixie Schroeder, stage manager/ costumer Mary Toraason, set construction crew Mark Majewski and Glen Gerrard, sound designer Kyle Foley, lighting designer/light operator Matt Boehm and sound operator Joe Peshel. “Hello Out There” is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. “The Vandal” is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York. Tickets are $15 each and may be purchased by visiting the box office on Monday between 4 and 6 p.m. and Saturday between 9 a.m. and noon, or by calling 815-224-3025 during the same hours. Tickets may also be purchased online by visiting www.stage212.org.

Reservations due Sept. 5 OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Midday Connection, a non-denominational Christian women’s group, invites all women from the Illinois Valley area to its monthly luncheon and program at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Senica’s Deer Park Golf Club LLC, 100 Deer Park Lane, Oglesby (south off of Route 71, about one-half mile west of Route 178). The theme for the September luncheon is “The Joy of Chocolate.” The speaker is Shirley Mozena from Vancouver, Wash. She is an author and a world traveler who loves adventure. Her theme is “Heartbreak to Joy.” The special feature will teach participants how to “savor” chocolate in every meal. Presenter Pam Lipka is a Dove chocolatier who lives in LaSalle. There are no membership fees or special requirements to attend. Deer Park is all handicapped accessible and everyone who would like to meet new

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people and enjoy a good program is welcome. The cost for the lunch and program is $19 inclusive, paid at the door. The group is non-profit and all expenses are covered by the fee. Be sure to cancel if you make a reservation and then cannot attend. It is best if most reservations and/ or cancellations are made by Monday, Sept. 5. Free childcare is available if a reservation is made by the deadline. After Sept. 5, call Vickie at 815-223-4687 or Anita at 815-223-2852 to let them know you want to come and they will advise. Email reservations can be sent to scolari12@comcast.net, Any special prayer requests are also accepted with reservations. This event is sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries of Overland Park, Missouri. The group will have an Illinois Valley Prayer Connection at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at the Liberty Restaurant in Peru. All women are invited for prayer and fellowship. For more information, call Valerie at 815-474-9528.

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Low income energy assistance program enrollment underway SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Energy Assistance has announced the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program began accepting applications Thursday for winter heating assistance for seniors and people with disabilities. LIHEAP and the Percentage of Income Payment Plan program are funded as part of the stopgap funding plan signed into law by Gov. Bruce Rauner. LIHEAP is a state and federally funded energy assistance program for low-income families, in which heating bill payments are made

on behalf of households. Applications are processed through a network of 35 local administering agencies around the state. These agencies will begin accepting applications on a first-come, firstserved basis from the elderly and people with disabilities starting on Sept. 1. Clients must bring all required documentation when applying for assistance including: • Proof of gross income from all household members for the 30-day income period beginning with the date of the application. • A copy of their current heat and electric bills issued within the

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Services. A single-person household can qualify with a monthly income of up to $1,485; a two-person household up to $2,003; a family of three can earn up to $2,520; and a family of four can earn up to $3,038. Benefits are paid directly to energy vendors on behalf of eligible households. The exception is households whose heating costs are included in their rent. These households must provide proof that their rent is more than 30 percent of their income in order to qualify for LIHEAP benefits. Disconnected households and families with children ages 5 or

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EDC NCI moves into new office at IVCC OGLESBY — The new Economic Development Corporation of North Central Illinois (EDC) has a new office that just opened in Suite E323 of the Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby. CEO Ivan Baker has been on the job for more than a month, while executive assistant Gina Czubachowski began work on Aug. 15. Baker is a certified economic developer, certified planner, and fellow member of economic development with more than 35 years of experience working in seven states. Originally from rural Kansas and a graduate of Washburn University, he has coordinated team-efforts that resulted in more than $2.5 billion in new industrial and commercial capital investment and more than 30,000 new jobs. Czubachowski is a native of LaSalle, a certified professional community and economic developer, a graduate of Illinois State University, and an experienced business specialist with the Illinois Small Business Development Center.

“It is an exciting time for the organization and the region,” said Jim Riley, chairman of the EDC. “We are working together to establish a professional marketing program, so that we can achieve our mission.” The mission of the EDC is “to create shared prosperity and economic opportunity in the region by aggressively marketing locational advantages for business investment.” The 13-member board of directors is currently meeting twice a month working on the EDC strategic plan. Current focus efforts include: Clearly established communication between regional leaders on economic development; expanding the marketing initiatives from the board directed strategic plan; establishing a world-class competitive economic development website; obtaining all necessary regional real estate data; and directly promoting with key consultants, developers, brokers and allies to encourage more business development in North Central Illinois.

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Menus and Activities Lostant Grade School Putnam County Breakfast Community Center Sept. 5 — No school.

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Sept. 5 — Center closed. Sept. 6 — Chicken salad on bun, coleslaw, potato salad, chips and dip, grapes. Sept. 7 — Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, gelatin with fruit. Sept. 8 — Hamburger on bun, baked beans, pasta salad, strawberries, dessert. Sept. 9 — Ham slice, baked potato, broccoli, apple. Bread, butter, fruit juice and 2% 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.

Sept. 6 — Scrambled eggs and toast, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. Sept. 7 — Raisin toast and sausage, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. Sept. 8 — Waffles and syrup, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. Sept. 9 — Biscuits and gravy, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. Lunch Sept. 5 — No school. Sept. 6 — Cream of chicken with noodles, peas, mandarin oranges, bread, milk. Sept. 7 — Tenderloin on bun, french fries, applesauce, milk. Sept. 8 — Pepperoni pizza, salad with French and ranch, fruit cocktail, milk. Sept. 9 — No lunch, early dismissal.

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Breakfast Sept. 5 — No school. Sept. 6 — Pancake and sausage on a stick or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Sept. 7 — Cheese omelet or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Sept. 8 — Sausage egg and cheese tortilla or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Sept. 9 — Cinnamon rolls or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Lunch Sept. 5 — No school. Sept. 6 — Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, fruit, milk. Sept. 7 — No lunch, early dismissal. Sept. 8 — TGS lunchable (ham or turkey), cheese, crackers, fruit/ veggie bar, cookie, milk. Sept. 9 — Cheesy garlic flat bread, fresh fruit, carrots, pudding, milk.

Sept. 5 — Closed for Labor Day. Sept. 6 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit. Sept. 7 — 9 a.m., Forever Fit; 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., computer class; noon, potluck (bring dish to pass); 12:45 p.m., fraud and scam presentation by First Federal Savings Bank. Sept. 8 — 9 a.m., Tai Chi; 12:45 p.m., Bingo; 1:30 p.m., open cards. Sept. 9 — 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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BOSTON, Mass. – With summer drawing to a close, motorists have enjoyed the cheapest summer at the pump since 2004, saving $18.9 billion over its duration versus last summer, a sweet note as they take to the roads to celebrate Labor Day. “As the holiday approaches, it’s true that gasoline prices have risen across the country due in part to rumors of production cuts from OPEC which could begin to correct the balance of supply and demand, but take note — it could be just the third time in a decade prices are rising ahead of Labor Day,” said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy. “While today’s trend may lead to some frustration, gas prices are likely to soon revert, leaving behind what has been the cheapest summer at the pump in over a decade.” According to GasBuddy analysts, gasoline prices have remained low even in light of high gasoline demand due to rampant oil production, leading supply to outpace demand for several years, causing oil inventories to bulge and depressing oil prices. In addition, as U.S. production has increased over the last several years, oil producing countries have been fighting to win back market share. Saudi Arabia was a key player in driving oil prices down by announcing a new strategy to pump as much as they could

late in 2014. The downturn accelerated when sanctions on Iran were eased, leading Iran to boost production and fight for market share against Saudi Arabia and the United States. The U.S. national average for a gallon of gasoline is likely to close out the summer driving season having averaged $2.24 per gallon compared to 2015’s summer average of $2.70 per gallon. For Labor Day, GasBuddy expects the national average to be $2.19 per gallon, a slight decrease versus the current national average of $2.21 per gallon and far lower than prices during the early part of the decade. GasBuddy data shows since 2005, gas prices between the end of August and Labor Day have dropped seven out of 10 times, with prices averaging a 2-cent decline. The largest jump was in 2005 when gas prices shot up 20 cents as Hurricane Katrina hit the U.S. and oil rigs in the Gulf. With the conclusion of Labor Day weekend comes the end of the summer driving season in the world’s largest gasoline consuming country, setting the stage for gasoline demand and prices to fall. In addition, EPA’s summer gasoline requirements end Sept. 15 in much of the nation, opening the door for cheaper winter gasoline to return to pumps — a double whammy of downward pressure just in time for autumn — a yearly trend that’s unphased by upcoming elections.

New OB/GYN, midwife join IVCH staff PERU — The Women’s Health Care Center at Illinois Valley Community Hospital has added Kemoria Granberry, DO, as a new obstetrician/gynecologist and Barbara Tieman as a new certified nurse midwife to its staff. Granberry came to IVCH after completing her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago. She obtained her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Suwanee, Ga. Before entering medical school, Granberry worked for three years as a middle school

science teacher at San Miguel School in Chicago after graduating with honors in biological sciences from North Park University in Chicago. While at San Miguel, she worked with community health centers to provide local people with basic health screens. Granberry joins a WHCC physician team that also includes OB/GYNs Shyrlena Bogard, MD, and Jeffrey Edwards, MD. The new midwife at IVCH is Barbara Tieman, who had been working for the KSB Medical Group in Dixon. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing and

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460 • Garage Sales OHIO 20713 2700 North Avenue. Saturday, September 3, 8am-3pm; Sunday, September 4, 8am-2pm. Tables & chairs, lighted hutch, rabbit cages, Timmy seed, lots of misc.! RURAL DOVER ½ mile north of Dover, on County Rd 27, (20319) Watch for signs. Friday, Saturday, September 2,3; 9am-4pm. CRAFT SALE. Lighted angels, toy trucks, paddle boat, bird houses, and more! 815-866-2429 ADVERTISE YOUR GARAGE SALE HERE! In the Classified. Just call 815-875-4461.

460 • Garage Sales PRINCETON 1001 North Gosse. Friday, September 2, 2pm-6pm; Saturday, September 3, 10am-3pm. My Green Thumb is Turning Gray and Moving Sale! Garden tools, yard décor, pots hand tools, edging, low voltage lights, picture frames, holiday décor, lots of household miscellaneous. NO early birds! PRINCETON 325 West Peru Street. Saturday, September 3, 9am-3pm. MOVING SALE. Rowe sofa & chair, coffee table, 2 contemporary computer tables, new Banshee surround sound, lamps, spooky Halloween decorations and props, misc. furniture, household, garden & décor. Vintage glassware, antique 2 piece settee

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- 700 Real Estate For Sale 767 • Mobile Home Sales **************** PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call, HUD tollfree at 800 669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800 927-9275

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999 • Legal Notices

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LA SALLE COUNTY OTTAWA, ILLINOIS IN RE: THE ESTATE ) OF JANE A. ) KSIAZKIEWICZ, ) DECEASED. ) NO.2016-P-114 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is hereby given of the death of Jane A. Ksiazkiewicz, late of LaSalle, Illinois. Letters of office were issued on August 4, 2016, to Luan ZaUer, 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. JIM OLSON Clerk of the Circuit Court Gary L. Gearhart GEARHART LAW OFFICE

Attorney for Plaintiff 951 Fifth Street LaSalle, IL 61301 Phone: (815) 223-8009 FAX: (815) 223-8003 Published in the Tonica News Aug. 26, Sept. 2 and 9, 2016. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF LASALLE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT In the Matter ) Of the Petition ) Michele Meyer ) on behalf of Mikaela ) Rose Manahan ) and Logan David ) Manahan, minors) 16-MR-287 FOR CHANGE OF NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of Oct. 2016 I will request the Court to approve my petition in the Chancery Division of said Court for the change of my name from Mikaela Rose Manahan to that of Mikaela Rose Meyer and Logan David Manahan to that of Logan David Meyer, pursuant to the statute in such case made and provided. Dated August 24, 2016 at Peru, IL. Michele Meyer Petitioner Published in the Tonica News Sept. 2, 9 and 16, 2016.

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999 • Legal Notices

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, OTTAWA, ILLINOIS IN RE: ) THE ESTATE OF ) ZELLA J. CARTER, ) Deceased. ) No. 16-P-161 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION CLAIMS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the death of ZELLA J. CARTER, late, of LaSalle. Letters

of Office were issued on August 11, 2016, to DAVID JOHN CARTER, whose attorney is APLINGTON, K A U F M A N , MCCLINTOCK, STEELE & BARRY, LTD., 160 Marquette St., P.O. Box 517, LaSalle, IL 61301. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk, Circuit Court, in the LaSalle County Courthouse, Ottawa, or with the representative, or both, on or before March 2,

2017, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated this 2nd day of September, 2016.

JAMES OLSON CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS 119 W. Madison Street Room 201 Ottawa, IL 61350 Published in the Tonica News Sept. 2, 9 and 16, 2016.

successful bid, of the following personal property: 2000 Chevrolet Impala, which vehicle shall be sold “as is”. Bids for the purchase of the above personal property are hereby invited and will be received by the Village Clerk at the Tonica Village Hall between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on the date below for the opening of bids. Said proposals shall be addressed to: Tonica Village Board of Trustees c/o Village Clerk of Tonica Tonica Village Hall PO Box 268 308 Uncas St. Tonica, IL 61370 and shall bear the legend “PROPOSAL - SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY CHEVROLET IMPALA, and the name and address of the bidder.

All bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud at the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tonica at 7:00 p.m. on September 19, 2016. A contract may be awarded to the highest bidder whose bid is found to be in the best interests of the Village. The minimum bid amount is $800.00. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bidding. The Board of Trustees further reserves the right to review and study any and all bids and to make a contract award within thirty days after the bids have been opened and publicly read. Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained at the office of the Village Clerk Heather Sherman, Village Clerk Published in the Tonica News Sept. 2, 2016.

NOTICE OF SALE of Property owned by the Village of Tonica and Invitation to Bid Thereon PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tonica, Illinois, will receive sealed bids for the purchase, under the

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