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Fighting flooding in village Board works to alleviate longtime east-side issues BY ZACHARY J. PRATT news@tonicanews.com
drainage tiles. He also thinks the improvements to shore up a nearby bridge that was being damaged by erosion could possibly be aggravating the problem. During times of heavy rain, the creek rises several feet and its winding path carves out large chunks of earth. There are also trees in the area with piles of debris stuck high in the branches which help show how high the water can reach.
LOSTANT — In an effort to curtail flooding on the east side, Lostant Village Board has found a contractor to begin the ditching work along Second Street. Lostant is hiring Rupe Excavating to perform the work on the street, which is hoped will help combat the flooding which has plagued the area for years. “I think it’s going to be the beginning of the alleviation of the flooding on the east side,” Village President Jack Immel said at the village board meeting on Oct. 9. He described the problem as an elevated ditch, which causes the water to build up. “What we’re trying to do is get rid of that waist-deep water quicker, so that our current system can handle it better,” he said. For years, the problem has been an issue for Lostant. “This is a project that has been needed in the town for the last, I’m not sure how many years,” Immel said. “I’m tired of the flooding.” The project would be funded through the cell phone tax, money which is being set aside for projects such as this. “It would not affect taxes in the future,” Immel said. “It would not affect anything for our residents in the village.”
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Tonica Cemetery Association member Jim Lock points to debris in a tree above Bailey Creek which shows how high the water has risen during times of heavy rain. During these periods, the creek has eroded large areas and the damage is now endangering graves in both Fairview and Brookside cemeteries. The association will be holding a Cemetery Awareness Day on Oct. 29 to help show villagers the extent of the damage and why it’s become necessary to take steps to prevent further erosion. BY DAVE COOK news@tonicanews.com TONICA — Though it’s occurring continuously, erosion is generally noticed over a period of many years, if not decades or even centuries. But in other cases, the effects of erosion can be noticed quickly, especially if several feet of land are lost at once. Approximately five years ago, members of the Tonica Cemetery Association (TCA) began noticing the waters of Bailey Creek
were washing away shocking amounts of the land bordering Brookside and Fairview cemeteries. “At some point someone is going to say, ‘Something should’ve been done sooner.’ Well, now is sooner. We have to do something now, before it’s too late and serious damage occurs,” said Bob Folty, president of the TCA. Folty said there’s far more water flowing through the creek than he remembers in the past and he believes part of the problem is the increase in the use of agricultural
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now, in the possibility of a new water tower,” Village President Jack Immel said at the Lostant Village Board meeting on Oct. 9. He said the village might be in line for a grant to help with the work, but that nothing is
guaranteed. “We’ve gotten some good reports about how bad the water tower is,” Immel said, adding that the poor shape of the current facility could help the town receive such a grant.
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On Oct. 19 at 10:19 a.m., millions of people in the U.S. and around the globe will take a few minutes to practice three simple actions that could save their lives during a major earthquake. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and municipal and county emergency management agencies are encouraging Illinois residents to drop, cover and hold on during The Great ShakeOut earthquake drill. “Earthquakes occur without warning, so it’s important to know what to do as soon as you feel the earth shake,” said IEMA Director James K. Joseph. “With two seismic zones in southern Illinois and residents who travel throughout the world, it’s important that everyone knows how to stay safe during an earthquake. The drill takes only a few minutes, but the lessons learned could save your life.” The Great ShakeOut drill centers around the drop, cover and hold on actions: drop down to the ground, take cover under a table or other piece of heavy furniture, and then hold on until the shaking stops.
• WATER TOWER Continued from Page 1 In other news, trees are soon to begin falling in Lostant as the village cuts down on its potentially hazardous foliage. The village has been looking at different trees around its premises to
• PROBLEM Continued from Page 1 On the Fairfield side of the creek, entire trees have shifted several feet lower and many others lean precariously over the embankment. After viewing the last large chunk of earth to be carved out by the flooded creek, it’s easy to imagine the borders moving several feet closer to Fairfield’s graves after another wet month. “Twenty-five feet isn’t much when we’re losing seven feet at a time,” Folty said. In Brookside Cemetery, where there are Civil War-era graves, the situation at the banks of the creek is even more critical. It’s only 10 feet from the nearest grave to the
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determine which ones need to go before they present a hazard, and 12 have been selected for removal in the immediate future, with others in line for next year. “The main thing is to get them down, because they’re a nuisance, they’re a hazard if we don’t,” Immel said.
“One is actually where it has to be dropped perfect in the yard, because it’s so big, if it drops on the road it could do damage to the asphalt,” board member Mike Cooper said. The village is hiring Jake’s Lawn and Tree Service out of Oglesby to cut down the 12 trees.
tree line. Step beyond the first tree and it’s only a few more feet to where the land drops off into the creek. Looking both upstream and downstream from that point, numerous trees appear likely to fall several feet into the creek. Once those trees are gone, little will stand between the graves and exposure. The village is being assisted with this problem by the Army Corps of Engineers, who are conducting a survey of the area in order to determine the best course of action. The study and repair costs have yet to be determined, but the village is seeking help from the North Central Illinois Council of Governments to raise its portion of the
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expenses, which are sure to be significant. Folty said some of the affected land is the cemetery’s and other portions are privately held, but he added the landowners are being cooperative. He also said he was told by the LaSalle County Soil and Water Conservation District that they would be unable to provide any
PERU — On Sept. 3, Dan Fitzgerald was named chief executive officer of Horizon House. He is filling the position that was vacated when Jim Monterastelli retired on July 12 after serving as CEO for 38 years. Jeff Borelli, president of Horizon House’s Board of Directors, announced, “We are very fortunate to have someone with such vast experience, knowledge and commitment to promote into this position. We are confident that Dan will excel as CEO.” Fitzgerald was hired in 1981 as a case services coordinator for Horizon House. In 1989, the agency underwent an administrative reorganization and he stepped into the newly-created position of director of programs and services. During his 28-year tenure in that position, he oversaw all program functions of the agency including overseeing the ongoing national accreditation of the agency’s services. As a result, Fitzgerald also served as a program surveyor/consultant for the Commission on assistance because of a lack of funding. The TCA has announced it’ll be holding a Cemetery Awareness Day on Oct. 29. Folty said the association predicted that enough vegetation will be cleared by that time to allow them to easily show residents how much damage has occurred and how serious the problem has
I would like to thank everyone who prayed, sent cards, sent food and visited me while I was sick this past year. A Special Thanks to my family, Dr. Tun, Dr. Grivetti, Father Paul Miesmer, Fran and Helen Aimoni, Fire Chief Ron Campbell and all the neighboring fire departments for their support.
Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for eight years, completing surveys in 17 states and Canada. He has a strong interest in promoting self-advocacy for people with disabilities and oversaw the development of a Disabilities Awareness Program conducted annually in local elementary schools. Fitzgerald serves as a member of the local Workforce Development Board, the board of directors for Habitat for Humanity LBPC and the Oglesby Zoning Board of Appeals. “I am honored to be chosen for this position. I look forward to adapting to the new expectations of families and people with disabilities as a result of their self-advocacy efforts and experiences in the community. People we serve have come to expect a life like any other and I will do everything I can to support that expectation,” Fitzgerald stated. He was born in Mendota and attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. He lives in Oglesby with his wife, Nancy. become as they tour the cemeteries. “This is going to be a major project. The village is going to need a lot of money and the villagers need to know about this. For too long this problem has been ‘out of sight, out of mind,’” Folty said. For more information, call Bob Folty at 815-4888456.
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OBITUARIES IRMA WRIGHT LOSTANT — Irma Kathryn (Siemers) Wright, 96, of the Lostant and Tonica area, passed away Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, at Manor Court in Peru. She was born Jan. 9, 1921, in Eden Township to Charles W. and Mabel (Johnston) Siemers. She married Wayne L. Wright on Jan. 17, 1954, at the County Line Church in rural Peru. She was a member of Lostant United Methodist Church. She worked at Westclox in Peru prior to her marriage to Wayne and later was a homemaker and helped her husband farm until their retirement. She enjoyed snowmobiling with her husband. She was an avid gardener and was well known in the area for her beautiful flowers, but most of all she loved her family. She was a strong woman admired by many. Survivors include five sons, James (Rita) Supan of Aiken, S.C., Michael (Linda) Supan of Tonica, Terry Joe (Marcia) Supan of Rochester, Russell (Sharon) Wright of Lostant and Roger (Judy) Wright of Joliet; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 30 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Mabel Vey Brown of Peru; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wayne, on July 22, 2006; one son, John Supan; one daughterin-law, Donna Supan; two granddaughters, Janet and Tammy Supan; one grandson-in-law, Robert Straughn; and two brothers, Robert and Donald Siemers. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Mueller Funeral Home in Lostant with the Rev. Mark Nowakowski, pastor of the Lostant United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery in Lostant. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be her sons and grandson, John Supan. Memorial contributions may be directed to Lostant United Methodist Church or the Tonica Fire Department and Ambulance Service. The online guestbook may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.MuellerFH.com.
• FLOODING Continued from Page 1 The village would need to do something about the dirt that will accumulate from the work, so it was suggested the village could use the town truck to haul it away. “That would save us a lot of money all the way through,” Immel said, sug-
gesting the village could pile it up and advertise free dirt for the residents to use as they please, for filling holes in lawns or for other business. While there is no set date for the work to be completed, it is expected to start in the near future. Immel believes the village can complete the project for under $30,000.
POLICE & FIRE REPORTS TONICA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT • At 6:52 a.m. Oct. 4, the Tonica Volunteer Fire Department was called out for a motor vehicle accident on the Lowell bridge over the Vermillion River. Emergency responders found a car had struck the rear dual tire area of a semi-trailer traveling in the opposite direction.The driver of the semi was evaluated by medical personnel and refused transport to a hospital. The driver of the car was transported to IVCH with non-life-threatening injuries. The LaSalle County Police investigated the accident and Tonica responded with an ambulance, pumper and a rescue truck. Tonica command cleared the scene at 8:35 a.m. • At 11:41 a.m. Oct. 5, the Tonica Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) responded to an accident at the intersection of North 19th Road and East 8th Road. The initial information indicated the there were two trucks involved. One was a grain hauler and
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• At 10:32 a.m. Oct. 7, the TVFD responded to a motor vehicle accident on I-39 at Mile Marker 50. Emergency responders found a northbound car had rolled over multiple times and ended-up in the southbound lane. Four people were transported to IVCH, with one additional person pronounced dead at the scene. Tonica received mutual aid from Oglesby Ambulance and Fire Department and Utica Ambulance. The Illinois State Police investigated the accident and the Illinois Department of Trans-
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the other a liquid petroleum (LP) gas delivery truck. Because of the potential hazards, the TVFD requested mutual aid ambulances from Utica and Oglesby and fire units from Lostant and Leonore. The TVFD determined there was no LP gas leaking and only moderate damage to the two trucks. Both drivers were assessed by medical personnel and they refused transport to a hospital. The LaSalle County Police investigated the accident.
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Pointed in the right direction H
unting season is upon us. This is the time of the year when men (mostly), decked out in camo, spend an incredible amount of money to go freeze in a deer or duck blind, hoping for the chance to murder some innocent creature and feel all manly for awhile. As the daughter of the owner of a duck club, I saw firsthand how the men somehow COMMENTARY justified their expenditures, while at the Lori same time complainBoekeloo ing about how their wives spent so much money on hair, and nails and frivolous things. Um, has anyone priced neoprene chest waders lately, or Jon boats, or club memberships and assessments, or pedigreed dogs, or guns and ammo? Let’s just say, the playing field is not equal, even with the rationalization that they are providing food for their families. And like I said, it’s a chance to kill. There are no assurances. Take Joe Schmo out into the woods and elevate him on a deer stand so he can adequately peruse the situation, and even the most skilled hunter cannot assure that Bambi is going to walk in front of his blind. So now, let’s assume that ‘trophy buck’ does come within range. Buck fever! I’ve heard stories of guys who have frozen up and were unable to raise their weapon. My own father tells the story of having the buck of a lifetime within range, and getting his gun barrel caught in the underbrush. There was no freeing it without the telltale rattling of leaves sure to scare the elusive deer from his range and cause an outpouring of expletives that would clear the woods of any creature for an indeterminate amount of time. So, if you don’t point your weapon in the right direction, you will never hit your mark. You might shoot into the ground and accidentally hit a gopher, or aim high and take out a songbird, but it wouldn’t be intentional. My father is a great hunter, but he hit a bad streak one deer season. My young son at the time was playing with a stick and said, ‘This is how Grampy hunts’, and proceeded to swing his stick through the air, uttering pew as it passed above the target, then another pew as he passed it below the target. My father wasn’t amused (but the rest of us got a good laugh at the innocence of my son’s actions.) He did finally get a great buck that season, and his man card was restored. If you can’t even aim at your target because your weapon is tangled, then you will never hit your target. If you do point it in the right direction, you significantly increase your chances of success and filling the house with the sweet aroma of roasted venison. Dad knew how to aim and shoot and had practiced many hours so he kept trying until he was successful. As a Christian, I am often asked about my transgressions. When I fall short and don’t live up to the standards of those who would judge me, I look at my life and realize that I will never be assured 100 percent success in my life choices, or even my daily choices (that’s part of the frailty of our humanity). But, if I am not aligned with God at all, I am almost assured that I won’t ever hit the mark because I’m not aiming in the right direction. When I gave my life to Christ, I made the commitment to try ... to aim and fire into the area of success and to keep trying. True, I have days when my ‘life bullet’ hasn’t hit the center of the target. Some days I miss ... a lot, but I know that if I practice daily, take my time, think, ponder and point my gun in the right direction, I am much more likely to get a bullseye. When I ask for God’s assistance, he steadies the barrel for me, and calibrates my crosshairs to give me the best chance possible.
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Black and white fright Enjoy a retro Halloween by revisiting some classic horrors
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hile I’m a known film lover, I’m not the biggest fan of horror. I’ve seen many of the classics from each decade, but lost interest as the modern focus shifted toward gruesome and graphic torture. After completing the American Film Institute’s Top 100 list, I’ve branched off to explore different actors, directors and genres. A few months ago I thought of Universal’s iconic group of monsters from the 1930’s. I’d seen a few of them, but thought a proper reviewing would be fun with Halloween approaching. Each of the following films is available through the library. They all spawned spin-offs, sequels, imitators and remakes, but I stuck with the classics. I initially chose “Dracula,” “Frankenstein,” “The Mummy,” “The Invisible Man” and “The Wolfman.” I later added “The Old Dark House,” “The Bride of Frankenstein,” “Creature from the Black Lagoon” and 1925’s “The Phantom of the Opera.” I treated them as I did with the Top 100 list by first watching and then researching afterwards, so nothing was spoiled beforehand. Upon completion, I was surprised as to how I’d ranked them as compared to how I’d have expected. “Dracula” probably fared the worst in that regard. Bela Lugosi is a good Dracula and the film has its moments, but I mostly enjoyed Dwight Frye’s deranged Renfield. “Frankenstein” did considerably better. The doctor’s laboratory is the template for all that came after it and many of the scenes are wonderfully shot with a German influence that adds to the creepy atmosphere around the infamous grave robbers. However, “The Bride of Frankenstein” is the better of the two. While
COMMENTARY Dave Cook not flawless, it benefits from both a better aura of danger from the monster and an increased sense of his warped humanity and vulnerability. Boris Karloff’s monster is deadly, but I also felt sympathy when he’s found living peacefully with the hermit. “The Wolfman” is a hard one – it wasn’t bad, but it also wasn’t that good. This is the one which I have the least feelings for and while it was worth watching, it lacked something which I haven’t quite put my finger on. There wasn’t a lot of the Wolfman and when he was on-screen, he wasn’t very active or frightening. “Creature from the Black Lagoon” is from 1954, but he’s considered one of Universal’s classic monsters. The underwater photography was good and the creature looked great, but the musical theme is beaten into the ground and the film suffers for it. The ending was also illogical. They kill it, but then choose to not take the body for scientific proof even though it killed most of the crew and it’s an incredible discovery. “The Mummy” was one of my favorites. I hadn’t realized Karloff wasn’t just the classic image of a reanimated body wrapped in bandages, but that he’d been walking among people for decades dressed as a modern Egyptian as he learned a new language and a new world. For much of the time spent watching these films, “The Mummy” topped my list. “The Phantom of the Opera” from 1925 was chosen over the 1943 version because the appearance
of Lon Chaney’s Phantom is far scarier than later incarnations. He’s insane, but he becomes a tragic character after his origins are revealed. The brief colorized scene where he appears at a costume ball as The Red Death was my favorite. “The Old Dark House” was unknown to me before hearing it mentioned in every special feature from the other films. This was the surprise of the group and it’s also the most fun. For years this was essentially a lost film; its reputation has grown as a classic and deservedly so. It begins on a dark and stormy night and as it progresses it gets weirder, more menacing and it eventually goes off the rails in a wonderful way. Karloff is great as the beastly butler and the ending is enjoyably simple and abrupt. If I had to re-watch any of them, this would be my choice. That leaves 1933’s “The Invisible Man,” which I’d place as the best of the bunch. Claude Rain’s film debut is a fantastic performance, especially when considering that, except for the last few seconds, he’s never shown. His vocal performance is one of the best ever; he’s insane, dangerous and a frightening character. The script is well written and the technical achievements are significant. More than any other, the Invisible Man is the most complete and well-developed classic monster. As Halloween approaches, many steer their viewing choices toward creepy favorites. I recommend going back a bit further than you typically might and visiting Hollywood’s horror icons. They’re worthy of their recognition and you’ll see why they’re classics.
Tonica News Staff Writer Dave Cook can be reached at dcook@bcrnews.com.
The world might be passing America by
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worry that much of the world is in the process of passing America by, and that most of us are either unaware of same or are resigned to our fate. Over recent years, I have taught American government for 6-week periods at Fudan University in Shanghai, one of their top schools. This past week, I hosted one of my former students in Chicago and rural Stark County, prior to his resuming graduate studies at Stanford. Xudong Yang, 22, is bright as a new penny, outgoing and has a great sense of humor. He has been working his tail off to succeed since grammar school. He told me he worked morning through evening and had no time for outside, extracurricular activities. Many, many Chinese young people are doing the same, strongly encouraged, even pushed, by their parents. They are hungry for success, and the things we take for granted. Xudong told me he attended an elite high school for 7 classroom hours a day, 230 days a year (half days on Saturday). In Illinois and most states, students are in school about 6 hours a day for 175 or so days. I figure my former student spent the equivalent of 1.6 more years in high school, based on classroom time, than does the typical American student. You think he didn’t learn more math than most American students? While in Chicago, Xudong asked if we might visit the University of Chicago, a school right up there with Stanford (the Chinese are
UNDERSTANDING ILLINOIS Jim Nowlan captivated by top rank and status). Walking among the English gothic buildings on the handsome campus, we saw lots of Asian students; rarely did we see blacks or Latinos walking between classes. Xudong reports from his friends that there are so many Chinese at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign that whole dorms are occupied by his countrymen and women. Based on test scores, many top American colleges could fill their whole incoming classes with Asian students. Soon, top Chinese students may prefer to stay at home for their higher educations. China is pouring huge money into new and better campuses, laboratories and topflight faculty. Between 1998 and 2012, Chinese enrollment in higher education increased from 6 million to 24 million, compared with 20 million college students in the U.S. in 2017. All this while in the U.S., especially in the Midwest, we are disinvesting in higher education. This month, the Washington Monthly magazine is running a major piece about the looming decline of the public research university, especially the flagships in Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio – and Illinois. I am just getting into the 2016 book, “The Complacent Class,” by
economist Tyler Cowen. He says Americans overall, up and down the economic ladder, have lost our dynamism. I would say hunger. As if, since tomorrow will be pretty much like today, which was OK, why worry, why hustle? Maybe Cowen and I are wrong. Two decades ago, many thought Japan would be the world-beater, but that country has stalled since. And Japan, where population is shrinking, has less than half the population of the U.S. China, and India, are different. Together those countries have about eight times our population. They have many more honor students than we have students! What if a serious presidential candidate declared he or she would require us to go to school year-round (to reduce significant learning loss) and maybe longer each day and year? And that the candidate would raise our taxes to pay for it? I expect he or she would be hooted off the speaker’s platform. What to do? In addition to investing more, rather than less, in education at all levels, I think the U.S. must attract the absolutely best and brightest from wherever in the world, to create and discover right here. We may be in decline, yet we still offer a very attractive setting in which to achieve, for the benefit of all of us.
Note to readers: Jim Nowlan of Toulon can be reached at jnowlan3@gmail.com.
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LASALLE — Season tickets for Stage 212’s 50th anniversary season are now on sale. The LaSalle theater group hits the ground running in winter with “The 39 Steps,” the fast-paced comedic whodunit by Patrick Barlow, directed by Scot Smigel. Spring brings time for reflection with “To Kill a Mockingbird,” the faithful adaptation of Harper Lee’s classic novel by Christopher Sergel, directed by Ellen Marincic. Summer will be a blast from the past with a revival of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” the popular musical by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, directed by Cindy Myers. Fall brings a taste of the holidays with “White Christmas,” an adaptation of the delightful movie musical by David Ives and Paul Blake, with songs by Irving Berlin, directed by
Abby Bertrand. Season tickets are $55, a more than 20 percent savings over buying individual tickets. Season ticket holders are able to reserve individual seats before tickets go on sale to the general public. Angels start at $150. For their extra donation, an Angel receives two season subscriptions, has top priority when ordering tickets for any of the season’s shows and is acknowledged in each show program as a supporter of Stage 212. Additionally, season ticket holders and angels will have the opportunity to purchase tickets to Stage 212’s special 50th anniversary production before they go on sale to the general public. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Stage 212 box office at 815-224-3025, by emailing stage212@att.net or by visiting www.stage212.org.
Skerston 5K run/walk will be Saturday OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College will again be the site of the third annual Connie Dzierzynski Skerston 5K Run/ Walk at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14. The event honors the memory of Skerston, who died in 2015 at age 45. She was a 16-year leader in IVCC’s Student Services office. The entry fee is $30. Early packet pickup for those who registered by Oct. 7 will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, near the college’s main entrance. Race day registration will be from 8 to 9:30 a.m. To register and pay online, visit www.runrace.net/findarace.php?id=16282IL1.
September Braves of the Month announced
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Tonica Grade School kindergartner Mason Sherman (from left), fifth-grader Megan Stasiak and eighth-grader Levi Hallock were named Braves of the Month for September.
LASALLE
Open house for amplified phone testing
LASALLE — The Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living, 18 Gunia Drive in LaSalle, will hold an open house for testing free amplified telephones for those who are
deaf/hard-of-hearing from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16. You must be a resident of Illinois, have an active land line or cell phone service, and have a certified hearing
of WOMEN Illinois Valley Living’s
loss in order to qualify for these services. New this year is a cell phone amplifier. To make an appointment, or to receive an application form, call IVCIL at 815-224-3126.
Keynote Speaker
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Tuesday, October 24, 2017 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens, Princeton $28 per person
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Tickets are available for purchase at the Bureau County Republican office at 800 Ace Road, Princeton, IL 61356 or by calling 815-875-4461, EXT. 6320. Seats are limited. Tickets are non-refundable.
This year’s winners are:
• Julia Cain of Princeton • Kim Frey of Princeton • Marcia Hartwig of Princeton
• Debb Ladgenski of Spring Valley • Jan Martin of Ladd • Lisa Vincent of Princeton
Presenting Sponsor: Heartland Bank & Trust Co. Keynote Sponsor: Perry Memorial Hospital Major Sponsors: St. Margaret’s Health, Illinois Valley Community College, Illinois Valley Community Hospital, Liberty Village, Flowers by Julia
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Breakfast Oct. 16 — Chocolate chip muffin, yogurt, granola, fruit, cereal, juice, milk. Oct. 17 — Pancake on a stick and syrup, yogurt, granola, fruit, cereal, juice, milk. Oct. 18 — Cheese omelet, yogurt, granola, fruit, cereal, juice, milk. Oct. 19 — Scrambled eggs, yogurt, granola, fruit, cereal, juice, milk. Oct. 20 — Pop Tart Friday, yogurt, granola, fruit, cereal, juice, milk. Lunch Oct. 16 — Hamburger, bun, cheese, pickles, baked beans, milk. Oct. 17 — Barbecue chicken on a pita or chicken pita, green beans, fruit, milk. Oct. 18 — Uncrustable, tomato soup, fruit, cookie, milk. Oct. 19 — Chicken and noodles, roll, carrots, fruit, milk. Oct. 20 — Round cheese pizza, lettuce, fruit, Rice Krispies treat, milk.
One-time showing of movie in Peru theater PERU — To celebrate the 500th anniversary of “The Reformation,” Redeemer Lutheran Church in Peru will sponsor a one-time showing of the new Luther movie at the Peru theater. This entertaining new film follows the great adventure story of Luther’s life, packed with political intrigue, kidnappings, and life-or-death showdowns. At the same time, it’s a story about the most important questions of life, including “Who am I?” “What is my purpose” and “How do I get right with God?” It’s a must-see for any lifelong Lutheran, and a chance to share the
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following the movie. All tickets must be purchased in advance before Wednesday, Oct. 18. If there are not 87 total seats reserved, the event will be cancelled and no money will be collected. To purchase tickets online, visit http:// luthermovie.link/peru. If you would rather not purchase tickets online, you can purchase tickets through the church by calling 815-220-1550. Leave a name and number and they will get back to you. Tickets will be left at the door. A portion of ticket sales are returned to Redeemer and will be donated to PADS.
Multi-Unit Council elects officers
Breakfast Oct. 16 — Breakfast burrito or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Oct. 17 — Pancake and sausage on a stick and syrup or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Oct. 18 — Cheese omelet or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, hash brown, fruit, juice, milk. Oct. 19 — Ham, egg and cheese on English muffin or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Oct. 20 — Cinnamon rolls or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Lunch Oct. 16 — Crispy or hot and spicy chicken patty, bun, french fries, lettuce, fruit, milk. Oct. 17 — Macaroni and cheese, carrots, fruit, frozen treat, milk. Oct. 18 — Hamburger, cheese slice, pretzel bun, fresh fruit, baked beans, side kick, milk. Oct. 19 — Deli turkey, cheese slice, croissant, fruit and veggie bar, chips, milk. Oct. 20 — Cheesy garlic French bread, lettuce, fresh fruit, cookie, milk.
OGLESBY — Officers were elected at the University of Illinois Extension Multi-County Unit Council meeting on Sept. 21. The council provides a direct connection with the residents of the four-county service area, including Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam counties. Chris Dvorak of Ottawa was elected to the president/chairman position; Steve Wilson of McNabb was elected to the vice president position; Brandy Sandberg of McNabb was elected to the financial reporter position; and Laurie Delgado of DePue was elected to the secretary position. A key purpose of the council is to connect local people to needed educational services and resources. Dvorak, regional superintendent, regional office of education, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam, has returned to the council for another term of volunteer service. He invites calls to council members.
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Oct. 16 — Smoked sausage, fried potatoes, peas, apple slices. Oct. 17 — Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, roll, peaches, dessert. Oct. 18 — Fish square on bun, baked potato, tomato/ cucumber salad, grapes. Oct. 19 — Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, peas and corn, roll, watermelon, dessert. Oct. 20 — Pork roast, mashed sweet potatoes, asparagus, fruit cocktail.
message of your Lutheran heritage with others. And the only place you can see the film is in the theater on the night of the church’s special event. This is the first time in more than 60 years that Lutherans have made a feature-length film about Martin Luther and the Reformation. Filmed in historic locations across Europe, this movie brings Luther’s story to life with exquisite attention to detail. It’s a chance to strengthen your faith by revisiting the birth of Protestant Reformation, and to share that experience with others. Area pastors are invited to answer viewers questions
“We are fortunate to have our local Extension office providing such valuable services. Jill Guynn and University of Illinois Extension staff lead important educational programs that improve our community,” Dvorak said. “Please contact any of our council members to further discuss offerings or to provide ideas for future programming. We look forward to best serving your needs.” Jill Guynn, county Extension director, welcomed the new officers and members to the start of the program year. “Council members are vital volunteers that connect the services of University of Illinois Extension and the country’s land-grant education system to the people where they live and work. Local issues, needs and concerns are addressed through Extension’s educational programs for youth and adults. Programs are unbiased and research-based and
cover broad program areas including youth development and the 4-H program, agriculture and natural resources, nutrition, family and consumer sciences, community and economic development and much more.” Multi-County Unit Council members include Francis Morse of Tiskilwa, Shelly Miller of Princeton, Hugo Heredia of Spring Valley, Laurie Delgado of DePue, Lynne Weber of Princeton, Monico Nunez of Princeton, Teri Rossman of LaSalle, Steve Tuftie of Ottawa, David Torres of Oglesby, Sandra Woest of Oglesby, Chris Dvorak of Ottawa, Mike Kasap of LaSalle, John Ehrhardt of Wenona, Dennis Bogner of Sparland, Steve Reichman of Toluca, Luke Holly of Granville, Steve Wilson of McNabb and Brandy Sandberg of McNabb. For more information, call University of Illinois Extension, Bureau-LaSalle-Marshall-Putnam Unit, at 815224-0889.
Skerston 5K run/walk will be Saturday at IVCC
OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College will again be the site of the third annual Connie Dzierzynski Skerston 5K Run/Walk at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14. The event honors the memory of Skerston, who died in 2015 at age 45. She was a 16-year leader in IVCC’s Student
Services office. The entry fee is $30. Early packet pickup for those who registered by Oct. 7 will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, near the college’s main entrance. Race day registration will be from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Participants will receive a T-shirt, water and
light snacks. Music will be provided by Hit Squad disc jockeys. There are several age divisions for men and women. For information, call 815-664-2236 or email b.dzier@comcast.net. To register and pay online, visit www.runrace.net/findarace. php?id=16282IL1.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, OTTAWA, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) DOROTHY H. ) VISNIKAR, ) DECEASED. ) NO. 2017-P-210 PUBLICATION FOR CLAIMS CLAIM NOTICE Estate of DOROTHY H. VISNIKAR, Deceased. Notice is given of the death of DOROTHY H.
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VISNlKAR, of Oglesby, Illinois. Letters of office were issued on October 5, 2017, to WILLIAM JOSEPH PYSZKA, 6645 Hatton Rd., Hennepin, IL 61327, whose attorney is Gerald M. Hunter, Ltd., 129 W. Walnut Street, Oglesby, IL 61348. 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, 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 10 days after it has been filed. Greg Vaccaro Clerk of the 13th Judicial Circuit Court Ottawa, Illinois Published in the Tonica News Oct. 13, 20 and 27, 2017.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, OTTAWA, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) JUDITH ROGERS,) DECEASED. ) NO. 2017-P-209 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS AND HEIRS AND LEGATEES WHOSE NAMES OR ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN AND CLAIM NOTICE
Estate of JUDITH ROGERS, Deceased. Notice is given of the death of JUDITH ROGERS, of Oglesby, Illinois . Letters of office were issued on October 5, 2017, to HOLLY G. ELTER, 199 N. Columbia Avenue, Oglesby, IL 61348, 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 October 5, 2017, 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. Greg Vaccaro Clerk of the 13th Judicial Circuit Court Ottawa, Illinois Published in the Tonica News Oct. 13, 20 and 27, 2017.
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