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Not chickening out on ordinance Lostant Village Board stands by its farm animal ordinance By Zachary J. Pratt news@tonicanews.com

LOSTANT — A group of chickens is in Lostant, but a village ordinance says they shouldn’t be. “We’ve still got chickens,” trustee Ray Brierley told the Lostant Village Board at its meeting Monday, Oct. 10. Lostant Police Chief Darin

Crask said the residents who own the chickens were instructed to speak with the board. Trustee Dave Mertes said the owners had contacted the board. “They sent a two-page letter,” he said. “They want to keep them as pets. It’s very well written.” According to a village ordinance, however, farm animals are not allowed in Lostant.

“You can’t have any farm animals in town,” Crask said but explained the individuals had been directed to the board because of a similar lawsuit in Ransom, which that village had lost. “Ransom lost the court case because they passed it after they (the chickens) were already there,” trustee Jack Immel said, noting Lostant already had the ordinance in place before the

chickens were around. With an ordinance already in place, the board decided it had to be enforced. In other news, flooding issues continue to swamp Lostant. Immel said he hopes a solution to the flooding problems might soon be found. He said Lostant is in communication with Illinois Valley Excavating to determine a method through which the village

might alleviate the flooding problems on the east side of town. “We do have a problem there,” Immel said. “We’re hoping within the next week, he will have a bid on what we can do. We’re going to hope for a decent bid on that, and maybe we’ll even be able to do something yet this fall,” Immel said.

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farmers harvest according to seed moisture, the stems can make for a more challenging harvest. Although postponing harvest until the stem turns may increase harvesting efficiency, it can result in reduced yields due to lower seed moisture and a higher possibility for shatter.

LOSTANT — The village of Lostant might have to take a look at its ordinances, as prompted by a vehicle which the owner moves just enough to stay within the guidelines of the village ordinance. At the Oct. 10 Lostant Village Board meeting, trustee Ray Brierley brought to the board’s attention a particular vehicle which has been sitting six months on city property. “It can only sit there 10 hours if it’s abandoned,” Brierley said. “The officer visited them, and they moved it,” trustee Andy Forrest said. “They moved it 10 feet,” Lostant Police Chief Darin Crask specified, noting this technically falls under the requirements. “As long as they’re moving it, there’s nothing we can do.” When the question came up as to how the vehicle is being moved, Crask explained that it does not really matter, just so long as the vehicle has been moved and is, thus, not abandoned. “They can push it. I don’t know how they’re moving it, but they can push it,” he said. However, Brierley thinks the situation does not make sense. “The ordinance is worthless if they can just move it 5 feet, 10 feet, repeatedly,” he said. The board determined the ordinance does not do all they want it to accomplish. “If you can find an ordinance from a different town, that makes sense, we can incorporate it,” Village President Fred Hartenbower said.

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The nearly ideal growing conditions of the 2016 season have allowed farmers to harvest with projected high yields. However, commodity prices are expected to decrease, meaning 2017 may be an economically-challenging year.

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2017 predicted to be challenging OGLESBY — As combines move through the harvest, Russ Higgins, commercial agriculture educator with the University of Illinois Extension, com- Russ Higgins mented on what this past growing season was like Vol. 142 No. 45 One Section - 8 Pages

for local farmers. He also gave his predictions for 2017. “We had almost perfect, timely and sufficient moisture, sunshine and warmth,” Higgins said of this year’s growing conditions. He added there was limited insect and disease throughout the state, resulting in a “probable record corn and soybean crop.”

Higgins said the harvest in Northern Illinois had sporadic interruptions due to rain, and reports showed much of the corn coming out in the 19-22 percent moisture range, saving farmers some drying costs. Some soybean crops have exhibited green stem syndrome, which is a condition where the pods and seeds mature, but the stem remains green. When

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Dealing with mental illnesses

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CIT program takes officers through 40 hours of training By Lyle Ganther news@tonicanews.com

PRINCETON — Law enforcement officers received training through the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program on dealing with individuals who have mental illness or behavioral disabilities. Beth Pinter, director of the Illinois Valley Crime Prevention Commission in Princeton, said, “Officers have been getting a bum rap lately. Working with the mentally ill is not always easy.” She added this is the first time CIT training has been offered in this area of Illinois. Princeton Police Chief Tom Root was one of 25 officers attending the CIT training. “Mental health is a big issue in law enforcement,” Root said. “We never had the tools before to deal with mental illness. The CIT training is critical. It gives officers another tool in understanding people with mental illness.” Root said his goal is to get every Princeton officer this kind of training in order for them to get a better understanding of what people are going through with their actions and learn their needs and to get them help at an

emergency room or mental health facility instead of taking them to jail like the practice has been in the past. He said CIT training will be very useful for Princeton officers, especially with the homeless people his department encounters at the Amtrak station or Interstate 80. His goal is to get those folks the resources they need. Root added his short-term goal is to get one officer on each shift with CIT training, with all officers being trained as his long-range goal. The problem is allowing an officer from his department to spend 40 hours in one week on this training. Mark Benson of Bloomington, a mental health clinician and a facilitator for CIT training in central and southern Illinois, said 2,000 officers outside Chicago have received this training, and Illinois is the only state that takes the CIT program to police departments, so an officer in Carbondale or Princeton gets the same training. The class teaches officers mental illness signs, symptoms, child and adolescent disorders, compliant surrender and tactical response, legal issues and risk

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Craig Hill, a professional actor from St. Louis, Mo., talks to Junelle Smith, an officer with the Northern Illinois University Police Department, about his thoughts of suicide during a role-playing exercise held as part of Crisis Intervention Team program training at the Illinois Valley Crime Prevention Commission office in Princeton. assessment, medical conditions and psychotropic drugs, scenario-based role playing and working with returning combat veterans. Officers attending this week’s classes were from Stark County, Toulon, LaSalle County, Mendota, Ottawa, Northern Illinois University, Putnam County, Spring Valley, Erie departments and Lake Holiday private security.

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TONICA — An enjoyable evening of answering trivial questions, silently bidding on donated items and buying raffle tickets for assorted gift baskets while eating snacks and socializing may seem trivial in itself, but Tonica’s Parent Teacher Council (PTC) is using their upcoming Trivia Night to expand the educational opportunities for its students. After seeing the annual event double in both tables and profits during the second year, the PTC is hoping to see continued growth in their third. Hosted by the Tonica Volunteer Fire Department, the doors will open at 5 p.m., and the game will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15. “The PTC works to provide Tonica’s children with additional, hands-on educational programs and equipment outside of what the school can fund. Last year one of the events we sponsored was a planetarium program. We’ve also helped

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provide supplementary resources for our teachers,” PTC President Sarah Patyk said. “We also send the entire student body to the movie theater every year around Christmas as a gift to the students,” she added. According to Patyk, many local businesses and residents have donated a wide variety of items which can be won at the trivia night, and they’ve also sponsored tables for $100 each and individual rounds of trivia for $50. An adults-only evening, teams will consist of six to 10 players per table. Walk-in players are welcome, and admission is $10. Snacks will be provided, and there will be a silent auction and raffles drawn for an assortment of different gift baskets. Cash prizes will be awarded to the first- and second-place teams with the amount determined by the evening’s attendance. For more information call Patyk at 815-228-7099 or Nikki Freeman at 815-488-8422.

The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board is a state agency mandated to promote and maintain a high level of professional standards for law enforcement and correctional officers. The agency issued a grant for this week’s training in Princeton. This office serves Bureau, LaSalle, Stark, Marshall and Putnam counties.

Ordinance From Page 1 Crask confirmed the village is not alone in this problem, especially with the end of derby season, when people need to do something with those vehicles. In other business at the meeting, a property owner came to speak to the board; she is upset about recent actions regarding her property. Barb Vinyard spoke about the lack of proper notification before the village came to work on the property. Vinyard said she understands the work had to be done, but that proper notification of 14 days is required by the state, except in an emergency situation. However, she said her tenants were notified only 10 minutes beforehand. “I don’t understand why notification wasn’t being made,” Vinyard said. Furthermore, the work left the property in a condition with which she is unhappy. “The front of the house is all tore up and has not been replaced,” she said. “What I

want is for this not to happen to somebody else. I want my yard replaced to how it was.” “If we damaged personal property, we’re going to take care of it, right?” Trustee Jack Immel clarified. Village President Fred Hartenbower confirmed the damage would be repaired, but the ground would first have to settle after having been dug up. “As far as the property, it’s standard procedure when you dig to let the ground settle, let some rains kick in, and then resurface,” Hartenbower said. “In the not too distant future, we will be refurbishing your yard,” Hartenbower said, before clarifying that the village will only fix what it damaged. Vinyard wanted to know whether this work will be completed before or after the frost, so she could inform her tenants what is to occur. “I think the annual frost date is next week, and I think a frost would help with the ground settling,” Immel said. “As a board member, I’m sorry you weren’t notified beforehand, and we’ll make sure to do that in the future.”

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Sixth warmest September in Illinois CHAMPAIGN — September was the sixth warmest on record with statewide records going back to 1895. The statewide average temperature was 70.7 degrees, 4.5 degrees above normal, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel, Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois. This year, September was tied in sixth place with 2005. The warmest September on record was a tie between 1933 and 1925 with a statewide average temperature of 72.2 degrees.

The average statewide temperature for January through September of this year was 57.8 degrees, 2.1 degrees above normal and the fifth warmest January through September on record. Every month, except May, has been warmer than the 1981-2010 normal. September rainfall was 3.47 inches for a statewide average, which is just 0.24 inches above normal. Most areas received 3 to 5 inches of rain. However, southwestern Illinois was the wettest part of the state

with between 5 and 7.5 inches of rain. In the heart of the wet area, two sites in St. Clair County reported over 8 inches of rain: Mascoutah with 8.32 inches and Mascoutah with 8.17 inches. The statewide average precipitation for January through September was 33.43 inches, 2.87 inches above normal. Although it was the wettest July-August on record, the entire period was ranked as only the 30th wettest on record because of the dry January through June.

An October tradition: Teaching kids about manufacturing

Manufacturing supports more than 18.5 million U.S. jobs, and hundreds of those jobs exist in the Illinois Valley area. This month, Carus Corporation is joining manufacturers across the country in helping kids explore a wide array of career opportunities. The first Friday of each October is Manufacturing Day, the kick-off to a month of outreach activities involving companies across the country aimed at introducing young people to the many jobs associated with manufacturing. “Every year, students are fascinated to learn about all the ways people make a living in manufacturing, at Carus and at other local businesses. We employ chemists and engineers, mechanics and electricians, as well as professionals in finance, sales, marketing, safety, information technology,” said Ralph Moshage, engineering manager for Carus. Moshage also serves as co-chair of the North Central Regional Betterment Coalition’s Manufacturing Career Expo. The event,

which takes place at Illinois Valley Community College Oct. 27, brings together 300 local high school students to tour local manufacturing facilities, meet industry professionals, and learn what they need to study now to pursue rewarding careers in the future. Carus has been a sponsor and participant since the Expo’s first year in 2013. But before opening their plant to students for the Expo, Carus volunteers brought hands-on science mini-lessons to Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry on Oct. 13-14. A long-time member of the Chemical Industry Council of Illinois (CICI), Carus participates annually in the CICI Careers Conference, which introduces thousands of Chicago-area students to careers in chemistry. “This is an opportunity for us to promote the science behind manufacturing, and to attract young talent to the Illinois Valley. Every product we make for water treatment or air purification begins in our lab, and for a young person interested in chemistry, a

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career with Carus may be a perfect fit,” said human resources generalist Phil Taylor. In the October outreach activity at Carus, you could consider National Chemistry Week the grand finale. Carus volunteers take their show on the road, visiting middle schools throughout the area with demonstrations, and getting young people excited to learn. “That’s really what all of this is about,” said Taylor. “ (It’s about) building a young person’s enthusiasm for their future, for learning, and for the great job opportunities that exist all around them.” About Carus: Founded in LaSalle in 1915, Carus produces and supplies specialty chemistries, technologies and services for water treatment, soil remediation and air purification. Carus is a member of the American Chemistry Council and actively participates in the industry’s award-winning Responsible Care initiative, sharing a common commitment to improve environmental, health, safety and security performance.

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Higgins said yields are projected to be high, but that “an abundance of grain stocks means a dramatic decrease in commodity prices,” adding “that despite the high yields, margins are slim or non-existent, especially in situations where farmers have higher land costs.” It won’t be long until farmers are looking toward the 2017 season. Higgins’ prediction? “Projected commodity prices for 2017 are still low. It will be important to continue to strive for high yields, but farmers will also need to be sure they get a return on investment on their inputs. At this point, it’s projected to be a challenging year economically,” he said.

In other news: • The board opened bids for a snowplow and a squad car, both of which are being sold. The board opted to sell the plow for a bid it received for $1,323.75. The bid which came in for the squad car was $400. “I don’t think we should accept that bid,” said Immel. “I think we can do much better.” Immel suggested the car be appraised, so the village can set a realistic minimum bid price. Once the village is able to determine a value, the vehicle will be back up for bid. • Lostant is preparing for its annual invasion of ghouls, ghosts and goblins. The village’s trick or treating time will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31.

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ISP completes communications consolidation plan SPRINGFIELD — Illinois State Police (ISP) officials have announced the conclusion of the agency’s multi-phase radio communications consolidation plan designed to unify technological resources and reduce ISP radio operating costs. The final phase of the communications consolidation took place on Oct. 3 with the consolidation of Districts 16 (Pecatonica) and 17 (LaSalle). Dispatch duties for Districts 16 and 17 have been transferred to the District 1 (Sterling) Communications Center to maximize available resources. The transfer of communications is also a fiscally responsible move which has reduced the number of telecommunication consoles requiring upgrades. The ISP began communication consolidations in 2012 by combining several radio communication centers in South-

ern Illinois at District 13 (DuQuoin). The ISP’s final communications objective has consolidated 20 communications centers statewide into six centers located at Chicago, Springfield, Pontiac, Collinsville, DuQuoin and Sterling. The previous consolidations have proven successful and capable of handling all ISP radio traffic. The ISP is dedicated to providing public safety to the citizens of Illinois, and the consolidation plan illustrates the department’s commitment to fighting crime and keeping communities safe. ISP communications centers are separate from local 9-1-1 emergency centers and will not have an impact on the statewide 9-1-1 emergency consolidation. Residents are reminded that Districts 16 and 17 headquarters remain open to serve the public.

Tonica Volunteer Fire Department September activity report TONICA — The Tonica Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) responded to 18 emergency calls during September with year-to-date calls of 134. There were 12 ambulance requests, one accident, one change-of-quarters to Oglesby, two mutual-aid field fires, one car fire and one natural gas leak. Cesar Mejia was accepted as a probationary cadet member of the department. Twenty-three department members participated in an operational disaster drill conducted at the TVFD. The National Incident Management Structure (NIMS) involving emergency planning and response was executed. The drill covered pre-planning, incident command, command structure, sector command, logistics, finance, transportation, EMS, and fire rescue coverage. The operation supported approximately 180 people. Additional training included reviews of the station, trucks and equipment. Chief Stremlau reported on the Witczak Brothers Memorial Highway dedication

held at the TVFD, saying approximately 250 people attended, including state Sen. Sue Rezin, state Rep. Andrew Skoog and the Assistant Director of Ill Veterans Affairs Harry Sawyer. Two donations of more than $100 were received, and a significant donation was received from Duber Co. The annual TVFD town collection was recently conducted. This door-to-door collection requests a donation from each homeowner, renter and business within the village. These donations allow fire, ambulance and rescue services to be provided without property taxation. TVFD also provides ambulance service to Leonore, Cedar Point and a portion of the Standard Fire District. Donations can still be dropped off at the Tonica Bank or the TVFD. Firefighter Terry McCleary reported on the pancake and sausage breakfast held at the TVFD which included a Sept. 11 memorial service. Dave Huss reported on the upcoming chili supper and deer hunter display event scheduled for Nov. 19.

Rollover accident At 9:49 p.m. on Oct. 8, the Tonica Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) was called for a one vehicle roll-over accident at N1950th Road and E8th Road. TVFD responded with an ambulance, rescue truck and rescue pumper. On arrival, responders found a pickup truck had rolled over and ended up off the road. There was extensive damage to the

vehicle, and the driver was inside and requiring extrication. A Life Flight helicopter was requested along with mutual aid from Leonore Fire Department and Oglesby Ambulance. LaSalle County deputies also assisted. Tonica command cleared the scene in approximately 90 minutes. One patient was flown to St. Francis in Peoria.

TVFD assists Leonore At 2:24 p.m. on Aug. 5, the Tonica Volunteer Fire Department was called out to aid the Leonore Fire Department for a combine fire in a field near North 1850th Road and East 1251st Road. On

arrival, firefighters found the fire had been controlled and was out. There was only minor damage to the combine, and the fire did not extend to any crops in the field. There were no injuries.

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I see respect For those of you who have followed this column for umpteen years, you’ve seen me write of life on the farm. By today’s standards, our farm was a tiny speck in the agricultural spectrum. Our expanse of farm land, out buildings, livestock, crops and everything else associated with a farm occupied only about 100 acres. I’m not sure Terri how that stacked Simon up against farms back in the day, but COMMENTARY I know in today’s agricultural setting, a 100-acre farm is a drop in that proverbial bucket. My grandfather, Fred, known by many as Little Fritzie (his German descent and small stature earned him that name), was a no-nonsense type of fellow. Oh sure, we were able to have a lot of fun with Grandpa, but when it came to farming, he took it very seriously. As children, we knew not to present any type of shenanigans or issues during the two most important times of the year for him — spring planting and the fall harvest. It was an unspoken rule to be on our best behavior and not to get under Grandpa’s skin for any reason. As I think back, I’m sure the weight of the world was on his shoulders, as he worked tirelessly to get the crops out and in — hoping to gather enough money in the fall to sustain those of us who depended on him and the profits his work generated. As a child, I just thought of him as being crabby, especially in the fall when the corn and soybeans were being harvested. As I look back, though, I know the pressure on him had to be immense. I wish I could tell him now I finally understand his woes and his worries. Fast forward many, many years ... Today I travel around Bureau and neighboring counties, and my eyes are drawn to the farmers in the fields. Dust flying, trucks waiting for their precious cargo, headlights on combines working late into the evening ... I attempt to take it all in as I drive by with nothing to offer but the memories of my dear grandfather and his love of the land. Let me just say one thing — those farmers and their families have my utmost respect. I admire them, yearn to be like them and applaud their efforts to literally live off the land. These men and women gamble with the elements every day, every year. They believe not just in the land they work, but also in that grand matriarch of Mother Nature to sustain them. I’ve heard people say they’d love to be a farmer, however, I know their wishes aren’t based on reality or knowledge. They look at a farmer’s life as one that appears relatively simple — plant the corn/soybeans; wait for them to grow; harvest those crops; collect a huge check. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that scenario is far from how it really is. Sometimes I complain about a 50- to 60-hour work week, but that probably seems like small potatoes to today’s farmers. And here’s the kicker ... those farmers can put in a plethora of hours, only to have Mother Nature snub her nose at them and deliver all the wrong elements at all the wrong times. Every year those farmers gamble on many things, even though most farmers will tell you they aren’t a bettin’ man/woman. There’s a part of me who wishes my grandfather could see how life on a farm has changed — all the new-fangled equipment, the pesticides, the herbicides, GPS and a ton of things I have only read about, but have no direct knowledge. I can almost see the look on his face, the way he would shake his head in disbelief, the sparkle in his eye when he learned about all the advances in today’s agricultural world. Don’t misunderstand ... Little Fritzie was a traditionalist, but he admired those who were willing to place a bet on a new venture to improve their crops, yields, bottom line. As I pass today’s farmers in the field, oftentimes late at night, my thoughts always return to Grandpa, bouncing along on his old cab-less tractor, the elements hitting him in the face. And for those of you in those fields, I want you to know my respect for you is immense. May your harvest be safe and rewarding. Tonica News Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@tonicanews.com.

Give where you live Greetings from the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation (SRCCF)! We are excited for this opportunity to give you a better understanding of the good works of the foundation. We are part of a movement that began in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1914, when the Cleveland Foundation was born, and now more than 100 years later, we felt it was time to create a community foundation of our own that would make grants to our local non-profit organizations; manage and distribute scholarships; and provide philanthropic direction throughout LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam counties. We are a non-for-profit, 501(c)3 organization as designated by the IRS and the state of Illinois, and governed by a board of directors representing LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam counties. We are located at 718 Columbus St. in Ottawa, and can be reached at 815252-2906. Our new website is under construction, but you can find us on Facebook. Our purpose is to bring donors of all abilities together, pooling contributions to fund causes that matter most to the donors and the community. We are building long-term funds to create endowments to meet the needs of the community forever. We are creating short-term funds that are returned as grants to non-profit organizations for immediate needs. For individuals and corporations wanting to create scholarships, we assist in the preparation, administration and award distribution through an educated team of advisors who will ensure the dollars are fairly and appropriately awarded in accordance with the wishes of the scholarship donor. And, we strive to provide sound gifting solutions to individual and corporate donors, attorneys and financial planners in the community. There are many types of funds we can create, and the impact is far-reaching. We will fund education, health care, childcare, youth programs, the arts, environmental

concerns, tourism, economic development, beautification, conservation and the needs and particular challenges of non-profit agencies and the community at-large. Donor-advised funds give the donor the right to request their funds be released to a particular non-profit organization and at a particular time. Field of Interest funds are created so a donor can use his gifts to fund organizations in a specific category, such as assisting the homeless, the hungry or animal welfare. Agency funds allow local non-profit agencies to create funds that will build endowment for the future of their organization. Family foundations and other endowed funds can be gifted to and invested by the SRCCF. Unrestricted, general gifts to the foundation allow us to build the infrastructure and to stand ready to fund community needs quickly and appropriately. Since our inception less than a year ago, we have launched a number of initiatives and opened several funds, with more being created. • In Ottawa, the Robert M. Eschbach Legacy Endowment Fund will provide for the continuation of the growth, beautification and economic development of Ottawa for years to come. • The Rising Star Scholarship has recently been created to provide an annual scholarship to a qualified high school graduate from the Seneca or Marseilles area who has enrolled in Illinois State University to obtain a four-year degree in elementary education, and who intends to pursue a career in teaching elementary grade school students. • SRCCF is the fiscal sponsor for the TBM Avengers Reunion to be held for the second year at the Illinois Valley Regional Airport in Peru. A generous gift from a local donor has been made to help underwrite the expenses of the event each year. • Ideas are already forming to support local initiatives in Princeton. • An existing non-monetary award at Marquette Academy will now have

a financial scholarship attached to it because of local donors who care. • Zero for Heroes, a fund being established to provide a companion dog or cat to a local veteran diagnosed with PTSD, was created by a local resident who is fulfilling a lifelong dream of such a fund. • More scholarships and donor funds are in the works, and we can help you fulfill your dreams of doing good in the community forever. • We’re continuing to create valuable partnerships. Our new women’s giving circle, the Women Inspired Network (WIN), is a membership organization for women created collaboratively with the OSF Healthcare Foundation. Modest annual donations by large numbers of women make giving circles highly effective. Funds raised by members and supporters will be used to make grants focused on enhancing independence, dignity and the quality of life for women and children. • Our partnership with the residents of the Sheridan Correction Center is providing little free libraries to us for placement throughout LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam counties. • And our Youth Engaged in Philanthropy program will teach middle-school students in all three counties about philanthropy, grant-writing and grant-making, as well as providing opportunities for public speaking and leadership development. We welcome your contributions to support these worthwhile initiatives and new ones arriving daily. It’s all about local people and local giving – Give where you live. Own your philanthropy. Give us a call at 815252-2906. The possibilities are endless, and we are here to help you make an impact in your own backyard. Pamela Beckett is the president of Starved Rock Country Community Foundation. She welcomes the opportunity to meet with you, your business and organizations. She can be reached at pamela@srccf.org or by calling 815252-2906.

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Their reputations spread as fast as the lips of the children they teach can move — the “good” ones are lauded; the “bad” ones are vilified. Before they’ve actually stepped foot in their classrooms on the first day of school each year, every child in there has some preconceived notion about their new teacher’s teaching method, friendliness and the amount of homework they will be assigning. Little ears can hear a lot when they want to, when they are interested. Until the past year or two, I had no idea my children paid so much attention to what was happening in the grade above them. But as it turns out, they are always looking ahead, anticipating how to academically thrive during their middle school years. Parents are usually no different. They listen eagerly to what they’ve heard about each teacher their child is going to have for the upcoming school year. Are they strict? If they hear they are, does that mean they are going to be too strict? Are they going to suck the fun right of their child’s school year? If they hear they aren’t strict, there are still questions. Does that mean the class will be out of control and their child won’t learn anything? I’ve heard the chatter. I’ve been concerned — highly concerned at times — over the prospect of who will be teaching my children and whether they’ll be

Shannon Serpette COMMENTARY able to effectively handle a classroom with some challenging personalities in it. I’ve had teachers, both in grade school and high school, who didn’t have the best classroom management skills, and it made for a stressful year. When I’m feeling anxious about a teacher’s capabilities, which has only happened once or twice during the seven years they’ve been in school, I try to take my own advice. When my children are worried at the beginning of a school year about a teacher they’ve heard is particularly tough, I tell them this: Teachers don’t enter the field of education just to ruin children’s lives. I tell them teachers usually teach because they enjoy children, the subject they are teaching and the process of learning. I remind them they’ve never had any problems with their prior teachers, and if they work hard and listen, they shouldn’t have any problems with their new teachers. And, if a problem does occur, it’s good to take a deep breath, and communicate calmly and respectfully with that teacher. In most cases, when teachers see a

child and a parent are genuinely looking for a solution to a miscommunication or a problem, they are more than willing to meet them halfway. Unless a teacher specifies they prefer using email for any questions parents have, I try, whenever possible, to stop in to ask my questions, solely because of the impersonal nature of emails. What you might think sounds like a concise, right-to-the-point email about a missing homework assignment can sound hostile or accusatory to someone else. I come from a long line of teachers, and although I chose not to enter that field, I have great respect for the dedication and patience teachers have. I know some people who have left the field entirely, primarily because of the attitudes from parents and their children. It’s a real problem. Teachers don’t automatically receive respect from both students and parents that they did when I was younger. I had no clue about what a teacher expected before I stepped foot in a classroom — I just knew my parents expected me to behave and try my hardest. School really is a dress rehearsal for adult life. Learning responsibility, respect and discipline gives students a great head start for their grown-up years. Tonica News Copy Editor Shannon Serpette may be reached at sserpette@ bcrnews.com.

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Students of the Month recognized Lostant School recognized its August/September Students of the Month. They include second-grader Ireland Johnson-Rockey, fifth-grader Sarah Daugherty and seventh-grader Makayla Ritko. They will be treated to a lunch from Dave’s Lost Ant.

Casting call for Stage 212’s ‘Cabaret’ LASALLE — Director Phil Grant has announced auditions for Stage 212’s winter 2017 production, “Cabaret,” the Tony Award-winning musical by Christopher Isherwood, John Kander and Fred Ebb, will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, and Saturday, Oct. 22, at the theater, 700 First St. in LaSalle. Call backs will be at noon Sunday, Oct. 23. Grant will be casting three principal female roles, three principal male roles, six female ensemble roles, four male ensemble roles and a small vocal chorus. Those auditioning must be at least high school graduate age. All auditioners must come

prepared with a 30-60 second a capella rendition of a musical theater selection. Depending on desired roles, those auditioning should also be prepared to learn a dance audition piece, and perform a cold reading from the script. Those interested in seeing a perusal script should message Stage 212 on Facebook or contact the Stage 212 box office at 815224-3025. Familiarity with the script is not required to audition. For more information, visit www.stage212.org. “Cabaret” will be presented Feb. 17-26. Stage 212 auditions are open to all regardless of prior theatrical experience.

Community Players of Streator receives award STREATOR — Community Players of Streator, Inc. received the highest honor presented to an Illinois Theatre Association member at the ITA 43rd annual awards gala at Harper College in Palatine on Sept. 17. The award recognized the group for outstanding contributions in theatre in the state of Illinois. In receiving the honor, Community Players was recognized for leadership, innovation, meeting standards of excellence, contributions to the field of theatre and the Illinois Theatre Association, mentorship, passion and development over a period of years as a model of excellence in the theatres arts.

Aimee-Lynn Newlan, executive director of the ITA, presenting the award and highlighted Engle Lane Theatre’s comeback after the 2010 tornado as an example of the group’s commitment and dedication to the performing arts. Accepting the award on behalf of Community Players of Streator, Inc. were board members E.J. Flanigan, Kathy Missel and Greg Tullis. Missel also serves on the board of the Illinois Theatre Association as a community theatre division representative. Community Players of Streator, Inc. was also honored by the ITA in 2002 in the community theatre division.

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‘I on Diabetes’ classes announced OGLESBY — The University of Illinois Extension will offer “I on Diabetes” classes from 9:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Nov. 1, 15, 22 and 29, at the Peter Miller Community Technology Center, 815 N. Orlando Smith Road, Room CTC-123. The class will be taught by Susan Glassman, Extension educator. The class offers research-based education for people who are

newly diagnosed, caring for a loved one, or have managed the disease for years. This class is designed to empower participants with knowledge and tools necessary for living with the disease and maintaining adequate glucose control. Each class includes a cooking demonstration and taste testing of the program recipes. Advance registration and pay-

ment is required by Friday, Oct. 28. To register, call the University of Illinois Extension at 815-2240889 or register online at https:// web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=15315. There is a $10 fee, per person to cover materials and supplies for all four sessions. For more information, contact Glassman by calling 815-224-0889.

Healthy Aging Summit set for Nov. 4 OGLESBY — The University of Illinois Extension will host a Healthy Aging Summit titled “Aging … Everybody’s Doing It!” from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, in Illinois Valley Community College’s CTC 124-125. Having a healthy lifestyle and

knowledge of resources can help you stay healthier longer while improving quality of life. Featuring three speakers, the summit will examine factors contributing to healthy aging. Topics include memory loss, brain health and eating well as you age. The

program is designed for people of all ages, caretakers and agency staff. Cost is $10 per person. Register in the U of I Extension office, Room C 223 at IVCC, call 815-224-0889 or online at https:// web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=15029.

LaSalle County Relay for Life changes location for 20th anniversary STREATOR — The planning committee of the 20th anniversary LaSalle County Relay For Life event has announced the 2017 event will be moved back to Streator City Park on Friday, June 9, 2017. The committee received end-ofevent surveys from many of this year’s participants, and the location was one of the top changes that was requested. So the committee took those changes into consideration and has made

this move for the anniversary year. There are other changes planned and some of those will be announced at the first team meeting being held at Park Church (downstairs), 201 N. Vermillion St., Streator, at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24. All team captains, as well as team members, are urged to attend this first meeting to get geared up for the 2017 relay fundraising year. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Laura Clift will be the

guest speaker for the evening. Clift is a big supporter of relay and a breast cancer survivor. She is going to share her story with all attendees and speak about how important screening and testing are in early detection. Anyone interested in finding out how to join a team, how to start a new team, or just find out about relay are welcome to attend this meeting. For more information, call Karie Hallowell, event chair, at 815-257-2277.

Annual trivia night on Oct. 29 will support IVCC Eagles teams OGLESBY — Team openings remain for the second annual Illinois Valley Community College Eagles Athletic Department Trivia Night on Saturday, Oct. 29, in the gym. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the trivia contest begins at 6:30 p.m. The Halloween-themed event is open to anyone to

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aSalle L Genealogy Guild meeting OTTAWA — The LaSalle Genealogy Guild will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the guild library, located at 115 Glover St. The speaker will be Sandy Olson, who will speak about finding solutions to dilemmas researchers come across. She was born north of Ottawa, but has lived in Sandwich for 50 years. She is the keeper of her family’s history. She began her search more than 30 years ago and is still not finished. Researching both her family line and her husband’s family line, she has tried to share small pieces of her family history with family members.

Putnam County Community Center Oct. 17 — Roast beef sandwich on sub bread, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli, pears. Oct. 18 — Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered green beans, rolls and butter, orange, dessert. Oct. 19 — BLT wrap with lettuce and tomato, tomato soup with crackers, fruit cocktail. Oct. 20 — Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, roll and butter, strawberries, dessert. Oct. 21 — Swedish meatballs with egg noodles, salad with toppings, baby carrots, fruit cocktail. Bread, butter, fruit juice and 2% milk are available with meals. For reservations, call 800-757-4579 24 hours in advance of the day’s meal. The menu is subject to change. Meals are available to senior citizens 60 plus at no cost, but a suggested donation of $5 per meal is appreciated. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.

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Breakfast Oct. 17 — Egg and cheese on toast, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. Oct. 18 — Danish, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. Oct. 19 — Uncrustable, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. Oct. 20 — Doughnut, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. Oct. 21 — Pancakes, sausage and syrup, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. Lunch Oct. 17 — Mandarin orange chicken, rice, Normandy blend vegetables, pineapple, bread, milk. Oct. 18 — Tenderloin on bun, tater tots, fruit cocktail, milk. Oct. 19 — Lasagna, salad with French and ranch dressing, applesauce, bread, milk. Oct. 20 — Sloppy joe on bun, mixed vegetables, pears, milk. Oct. 21 — Biscuits and gravy, sausage, hash browns, peaches, milk.

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PLOWING AND SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES TONICA GRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT 79 The Board of Education of Tonica Grade School District 79 is accepting the submission of sealed bids for Plowing and Snow Removal for the 20162017 school year. Bids for services include school district property at 535 N 1981 Rd Tonica, Il 61370. All specifications, necessary forms and instructions for bidders are available with the Superintendent’s secretary at Tonica Grade School. Sealed bids shall

be marked “Plowing Services”, shall bear the name and address of the bidder must arrive by mail or in person at the Superintendent’s Office by 11 a.m. on October 17, 2016. All bids will be publicly opened at that time, and later presented to the Board of Education for consideration. The Board of Education reserves the sole right to waive any and all informalities on the bidding and reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or any part thereof. James Whitmore Interim Superintendent Published in the Tonica News Oct. 14, 2016.

DELINQUENT TAX LIST LASALLE COUNTY (Note - Because tax payments may have been received by this office after copy was forwarded to the newspapers, names of certain people who have paid their taxes will appear on this list.) AMOUNTS SHOWN ARE THE AMOUNT FOR TAX ONLY. AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT WILL BE ADDED FOR THE DELINQUENT COSTS. STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ) SS. COUNTY OF LASALLE ) Public notice is hereby given that I, James L. Spelich, Treasurer Collector of LaSalle County, in the State of Illinois, aforesaid, will apply to the Circuit Court for the 13th Judicial Circuit, LaSalle County, Illinois on November 4, 2016 for judgement against the lands,lots and mobile homes mentioned and described in the following list for taxes, special assessment, interest and cost due severally thereon, for the year 2015 and previous back taxes for real estate; the year 2016 for mobile homes and for an order to sell said lands, lots and mobile homes for the satisfaction thereof and for a judgement fixing the correct amount of any tax paid under protest. Also, that on the 3rd Thursday in November 2016 all the lands and lots, for the sale of which an order shall be made, will be exposed at public sale at the LaSalle County Office Building, in said County, in Ottawa, Illinois, for the amount of taxes, and special assessments and cost due thereon. Said tax sale will commence at the hour of 9:00 o’clock on the said 17th day of November, 2016, and continue until all lands and lots are sold or offered for sale. James L. Spelich LaSalle County Treasurer and Ex-Officio County Collector EDEN 25-03-406-000 PLOCH, GEORGE V/MARY 1,571.40 25-04-300-002 MERRIFIELD, JAMES - WALKER, A 1,313.52 25-04-407-000 BIGGS, JOHN W-CAROL A 1,744.79 25-05-218-000 TONDI, MARK/PAMELA 1,502.46 25-08-210-009 TURCZYN, JUSTIN M 145.72 25-09-101-013 KENNY, DANIEL L 1,359.19 25-09-104-017 PAROLA, ROSEMARY 136.46 25-09-105-008 SCHLESINGER, TODD & GUYNN, T 1,916.07 25-09-105-013 SCHLESINGER, TODD G/TAMARA L 2,683.47 25-09-108-002 OSENKARSKI, CARRIE A/TROY A 581.57 25-09-108-003 OSENKARSKI, CARRIE 121.01 25-09-108-004 HIGHT, ANTHONY P 1,659.51 25-09-108-009 HIGHT, ANTHONY / CHARLENE 121.01 25-09-108-010 HIGHT, ANTHONY / CHARLENE 1,657.33 25-09-300-001 STRADER, RICHARD L JR 1,869.45 25-12-403-000 JOHNSON, JERALD 95.62 25-22-103-000 WALTER, LAWRENCE TRUST 2,192.75 25-22-403-000 ALLEMAN, KENNETH R 1,216.55 25-23-400-002 TONICA ACQUISITIONS LTD 2,248.76 25-25-101-004 TLI INC 1,451.77 25-25-107-002 HERREWEYERS, JOHN 587.92 25-25-110-004 SNYDER, WILLIAM - BARBARA 1,319.19 25-25-118-017 SYDLOWSKI, STANLEY-CAROL 354.44

Breakfast Oct. 17 — Muffin or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Oct. 18 — Pancake and syrup or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Oct. 19 — Cheese omelet or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Oct. 20 — French toast stick and syrup or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Oct. 21 — Bagel and creme cheese or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Lunch Oct. 17 — Hot dog and bun, baked beans, applesauce, zert pudding, milk. Oct. 18 — Spaghetti and spaghetti sauce, romaine lettuce, salad dressing, fruit side kick, garlic bread, milk. Oct. 19 — Turkey burger, cheese slice and bun, french fries, fruit, gelatin and Cool Whip, milk. Oct. 20 — Chicken wrap, cheese cup, shredded lettuce, fruit, milk. Oct. 21 — Chicken strips, broccoli, carrots, fresh fruit, cookies, milk.

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IN THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LASALLE COUNTY Estate of ) SHIRLEY M. KEEN, ) Deceased. ) No. 2016-P-178 NOTICE OF HEARING TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SHIRLEY M. KEEN, DECEASED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the Unknown Heirs of SHIRLEY M.

KEEN, DECEASED, that SHIRLEY M. KEEN died September 16, 2015 and a Petition for Letters of Administration has been filed by KENNETH C. DANIELS to have himself appointed as Administrator of the SHIRLEY M. KEEN ESTATE. A hearing has been scheduled on the Petition for Letters of Administration for 3rd day of November, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. before the Honorable Judge

Eugene Daugherity in Courthouse #300 of the Downtown, Ottawa, Illinois Courthouse located at 119 W. Madison Street, Ottawa, Illinois 61350. Dated this 30th day

of September, 2016. Jim Olson, Clerk of the Circuit Court 13th Judicial Circuit, LaSalle County, Illinois Published in the Tonica News Sept. 30, Nov. 7 and 14, 2016.

2016 AD 41 consolidated into 2016 P 640 Case Number PUBLICATION NOTICE ADOPTION TO: JAMES M TAYLOR, the natural father of TREVOR J. TAYLOR Take notice that a petition was filed in the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court of DuPage County, Illinois, for the adoption of the child(ren) named TREVOR J. TAYLOR under Case No. 16 AD 41 consolidated into the Guardianship Case NO. 16 P 640. NOW, therefore, unless you JAMES M TAYLOR and all whom it may concern, file your answer to the Petition in said suit or otherwise file your appearance in the office of the Clerk of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court, 505 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, Illinois on or before 11/11/16, a default may be

entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. The Stogsdill Law Firm, PC DuPage Attorney Number: 45250 Attorney for: Petitioners 1776 S. Naperville Road B, Suite 202 Wheaton, IL 60189 Telephone: (630)462-9500 WITNESS: CHRIS KACHIROUBAS, Clerk of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court, and the seal thereof, Wheaton, Illinois 9/30/16 /s/Chris Kachiroubas Deputy Clerk 3892519 Published in the Tonica News Oct. 14, 21 and 28, 2016.

STATE OF ILLINOIS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL COUNTY OF DU PAGE IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF NICHOLAS DIBENEDETTO AND MELISSA DIBENEDETTO TO ADOPT TREVOR JAMES TAYLOR, A Minor

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Keynote Speaker: Illinois State Senator Sue Rezin

Tuesday, October 25, 2016 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens, Princetton $28 per person

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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