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Fill the Mayflower, fill the shelves IV Food Pantry donation drive By Dave Cook
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TONICA — With the holiday season in full swing, the demand on local food pantries is at it’s highest. This time of year is also when the most donations are
received. As well as food, financial donations are also greatly needed by local pantries, and the money received now helps feed families throughout the year. Held in the spirit of Thanksgiving, the “Fill the Mayflower” donation drive benefiting the Illinois Valley Food Pantry is essential to keeping food on all tables. Held from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, at Hy-Vee in Peru, it’s sponsored by the YMCA and LaSalle County Broadcasting. Donna Hess, executive director of the Illinois Valley Food Pantry, said, “Besides local schools, churches, IVCH, IVCC and local businesses doing their own food drives, we look forward to the annual ‘Fill the Mayflower’ drive. Patrons can purchase a
pre-packaged grocery bag from Hy-Vee for a $10 donation. This is a very important food drive which replenishes the pantry shelves after the Thanksgiving distribution.” Hess also said other needed items for the holidays are instant potatoes, stuffing mix, green beans, corn, macaroni and cheese, soup, pasta, and most importantly, money. Pantries are
able to use financial donations to help with overhead costs as well as buying specifically needed items in bulk and at a discount. This allows the donations received to be stretched and help as many local families as possible. For more information, call Hess at 815-224-3658 or Mark Lippert, sales manager at the radio station, at 815-223-3100.
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Bailey Rockey (seated) watches Lola Johnson cast her ballot during the Lostant Grade School’s mock election, held Tuesday, Nov. 8. The Lostant students voted in Donald Trump by one vote over Hillary Clinton.
The under-18 vote Lostant eighth-graders study presidents, politics and propaganda By Dave Cook
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LOSTANT — It’s hard to imagine anyone could be unaware of the election, students included. It will go down as not only a historic election for our nation, but also among the most cutthroat. Amy Olson, a teacher at Lostant Grade School, has used it Vol. 142 No. 49 One Section - 8 Pages
to help students learn about other historic elections, the electoral process and how candidates present themselves and their opponents in attempt to influence voters. “So many kids this age don’t understand it,” Olson said. “We looked at how electoral votes changed based on cen-
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Presidential qualities What some Lostant eighth-graders would like to see in the Oval Office Parker Witzman: “I would like it if a candidate made the USA a better and safer place. I would like them to focus on the important things rather than minor topics or situations.” Alexis Hawthorne: “I would like to see somebody who’s honest and who knows what they’re doing to help our country become better.” Bailey Rockey: “That they deal with ISIS and can prepare for possible wars. They will fix our economy and might be able to deal with illegal immigration.” Devin Forrest: “I would like to see a president that will invest a lot in schools, destroy ISIS, and I want a president everyone can trust.”
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So you forgot to return that library book on time ... The result? You’ve accumulated a fine at your local library. While you could go in and open your pocketbook or your billfold, some area libraries are offering an opportunity to get rid of that library fine while helping out others in your own community. From Nov. 7 through Nov. 19, the Food for Fines amnesty program offers those with library fines the chance to rid yourself of that late fee. All one has to do is bring in a canned or boxed non-perishable food donation to the library. Each donated food item pays $1 in library overdue fines. “Jacobs Library has participated in the Food for Fines program for over five years,” said Stephanie King, public services librarian at Jacobs Library at Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby. “We’ve increased our promotion this year and hope to collect a greater number of donations for the local food pantries,” she added. “While the forgiveness is a major incentive, IVCC students and employees without fines are also encouraged to donate.” King said the event is a way for the IVCC library to not only help patrons, but
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Flying high above the heads of onlookers at the Illinois Valley Regional Airport on Saturday, Peter Limberger took the first solo flight of an experimental aircraft built by the Starved Rock Flying Club. RIGHT: Seated inside the plane and ready for take-off, Peter Limberger is all smiles for the inaugural flight of the experimental aircraft. Tonica News photos/Becky Kramer
Locally-built aircraft takes flight at Illinois Valley Regional Airport By Becky Kramer news@tonicanews.com
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PERU — In March 2014, Ottawa’s Peter Limberger shared his dream with a group of people at Illinois Valley Regional Airport in Peru. Limberger wanted to create a flying club and build an airplane. Thus, the Starved Rock Flying Club was born. Limberger’s driving force was to share his passion of flying with others and to make involvement in aviation affordable to both students and other community members. Limberger said he had many reasons for creating the club. “I want to show students that there are jobs to be had in the aviation field such as pilots, mechanics and with electronics,” Limberger said, smiling widely as he explained how students could be trained in these areas, while also having fun. Another reason for creating the club was to showcase the airport which is located just off of Plank Road at 425 Ed Urban Drive in Peru. “Many people just do not realize how fortunate we are to have a commercial
Vote From Page 1 sus results and also at the 1860 election to see how split the country was at that time. One thing surprising them is how a candidate can have more popular votes than their opponent and still lose, like in 2000.”
airport in the Illinois Valley,” Limberger said. The airport has two, lighted, paved runways and three instrument approaches available. Several businesses have aircraft stationed there. Limberger believes the airport being conveniently located could trigger more economic development in the area. Chuck Struder of the Illinois Valley Regional Airport allowed the club to hold its initial meetings at the airport and also supplied a corner hanger for the club to use while building the plane. In late Spring of 2014, the club decided to purchase a Quicksilver Sport 2S kit, which is classified as an experimental aircraft made of an aluminum frame. It has nylon wings, two seats, three wheels and sports an open cockpit. Limberger funded the project for the club. Kits cost between $25,000 to $32,000. Limberger explained the term “experimental aircraft” is a legal term only — meaning it didn’t get built by someone with a certified mechanic’s license. This type of experimental aircraft, the LSA (light sport aircraft) still must be certified by a certified inspector and must be flown only by licensed pilot. Limberger said, “It’s a high-
Olson’s eighth-grade social studies class began this project by learning about the electoral college, and it culminated with a mock election on Election Day. Students spent the previous week registering other students for the vote and presenting them with candidate information and their platforms.
Campaign material was also used as teaching material. Students brought in flyers they had received at home and learned how politicians use glittering generalities, name calling, testimonials, the bandwagon effect and card stacking. Students worked in pairs to identify which propaganda
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ly-designed aircraft that is very safe to fly.” Ken Pisarczyk, who coordinated the formation of the club and purchase of the experimental aircraft kit, said, “Over 40 people helped in this process with many of them being students. Fred Marquardt and Don Sabowski led the construction effort and were always present during work on the plane. Mark Dudek, Jacob Dudek, Fernando Hernandez, Phil Taylor, Killian Anderson, Kyle Rimmele, Richard Kosi, Dave Nauman, Arthur Hovick and Ian Nichols all participated in the construction of the plane. Pat Barry was instrumental in forming the club members into a corporation.” Though the process took much longer than originally anticipated due to an enormous amount of paperwork, the hard work of this group finally was rewarded as the aircraft passed the inspection by an FFA designated inspector on Saturday at the airport. It was only fitting Limberger was able to be the first to fly the aircraft that was so lovingly built by the members of his club. Anyone interested in joining the Starved Rock Flying Club should contact Pisarczyk at 815-228-7388.
techniques were used in each. Olson said, “We are not campaigning; we are informing. I think one thing the students have learned is the value of being an informed voter. Some of these students will be voting in the 2020 election, and hopefully, they see the value of becoming informed.
We’ve talked about how an uninformed vote has the same value as an informed vote.” Late in the morning on Election Day, the final results had been tallied — Lostant students, by a one-vote margin, elected Donald Trump with 41 votes compared to Hillary Clinton’s 40 votes.
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helps us to get the word out. This three-month window is our biggest donation time, and it helps us determine how we’ll be for the upcoming year. We’re also in need of cash donations because our funds are getting low,” Hess added. Most food pantries can use a variety of non-perishable items like canned hams and other canned meats, Spaghetti-Os, canned pasta, canned fruits, soups, cereals and more. Those wishing to donate a food item to get rid of an overdue fine should remember all food items should be in their original packages; outdated food or glass containers are not accepted. Donated food items are not accepted for lost or damaged books, replacement of library card or interlibrary loan fees — only for library fines. For questions regarding the Food for Fines amnesty program, contact your local library.
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ISP to conduct Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols
LaSalle County Sheriff • At 9:27 p.m. Oct. 28, deputies arrested a juvenile from West Second Street, Lostant, on a domestic battery charge. The victim was also a juvenile. The juvenile was transported to the LaSalle County Detention Home. • At 1:05 p.m. on Oct. 29, deputies stopped a vehicle driven by John M. Moyer, 54, of Streator, on Route 18 at East Eighth Street in Richland Township. He was cited for speeding 76 mph in a 55 mph zone. He posted bond and was released with a court date. • At 1:34 p.m. on Oct. 29, deputies stopped a vehicle driven by Robert L. Limberg, 30, of LaSalle, on North 18th at East Eighth Street in Richland Township. He was cited for speeding 82 mph in a 55 mph zone. He posted bond and was released with a court date.
• At 5:16 p.m. on Nov. 1, deputies cited Tori J. Salazar, 22, of Peru with speeding 73 mph in a 55 mph zone while traveling on Route 18 in Eagle Township. • At 9:22 p.m. on Nov. 1, deputies cited Samara B. Mitchell, 26, of Streator with speeding 74 mph in a 55 mph zone while traveling on Route 18 in Eagle Township. • At 12:00 a.m. on Nov. 3, deputies and Lostant Fire/EMS responded to a single-vehicle roll-over crash on Route 18 near East 11th Road in Eagle Township. The driver, Samantha D. Jackson, 30, of LaSalle was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital. She was later charged with DUI, improper lane usage, and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. She was released on a notice to appear. Deputies reported Jackson’s vehicle left the roadway and overturned several times before it entered a field.
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also the local community, since the collected donations will help provide support for food pantries and individuals in need throughout the upcoming holiday season. Libraries involved with the Food for Fines will take up to 25 non-perishable food items to erase $25 per overdue library/ patron card. Food items must be presented at the circulation desks. All food donations will then be presented to the local food pantries, which serves people in the local area. “We appreciate it so much, especially at this time of the year,” said Donna Hess of the Illinois Valley Food Pantry regarding the donations received from Food for Fines. “It’s a cool idea and a win-win for everyone involved; it’s a good community project. “We’re gearing up for Thanksgiving, and this
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Putting the puzzle pieces together As humans, we are curious to know the whys in life. In 1992, my nephew, Jerimy, was born. He was 3 pounds, 10 ounces and has Down Syndrome. When Jerimy was born, there were a lot of whys being thrown around. Why was he small? Why wasn’t Lori he thriving in utero? Boekeloo Why did he have Down Syndrome? COMMENTARY We never looked back. We dealt with the hand God had given us, and the answer to all of those questions is easily answered the moment you meet Jerimy. When he was 13, we encountered another set of whys with him. He was diagnosed with leukemia, and so as a family, we began the arduous journey of his three-year treatment and countless trips to medical facilities, near and far. Now he is a happy, healthy 23 years old, and we have some (but not all) of the answers to the whys. Jerimy brings joy. He smiles. He is affectionate. He is non-judgmental. His heart is pure, and he injects something into our family and those whose lives he has touched that no normal child could. His function is clear. As we go through life, we wonder how all of the fragmented pieces of pain and experience fit into the greater plan. I analyze what my life has been, and I think of a puzzle. If you have ever worked a puzzle, you know that you always start with the border (at least I do in my little OCD way). In doing so, you provide yourself with a border ... a reference point for where all of the other pieces will go. It gives you an idea of color scheme, size and an idea of what you have to work with. I see my early church life as being this border. I have not been silent about how I feel about some of my old church family, and I am glad I have moved on, but they provided me with the basics. They gave me the frame to my puzzle. I knew about Jesus, and religion and how a church functions on a basic level As I have lived through teen-aged angst, a wild college period, some bad choices, I often wondered how those things all fit into this puzzle. By themselves, they didn’t make sense. They just seemed like random puzzle pieces laying on the table. They didn’t match any of the colors I found in the border ... perhaps they were center pieces. As I’m aging and working to put this puzzle all together, I see how they are connected to the pieces I am putting in now. The more pieces that go in, the more colorful the finished work becomes. I also see there are no random pieces. They all belong. The ugly brown ones compliment the more beautiful pieces. They are there for a reason. Perhaps they provide depth to a more primary section. Perhaps the large section of black that seemed all wrong for this puzzle now makes sense when it is snapped into place. Some of those earlier pieces attach a larger section to the border. All of it is connected; directly or indirectly. It is all part of me and who I am. As the puzzle become more complete, it also becomes easier. I am more able to see where the pieces go because there aren’t as many options for their placement. They fit easier. As I look and analyze and work it all together, it goes faster. When I ask a friend to help, that friend may show me ways to fit things together that I may not have seen by myself. I have learned the benefit of help. The idea of the finished work seems more obvious because now I can see the canvas of color ... the contrasting lights and darks ... and I know, that with the guiding hand of God, when that last piece locks into place, the finished work will be glorious! Lori Boekeloo of Hennepin is a mother of three. She can be reached at lorianne67@hotmail.com, or friend her on Facebook for more humor and inspiration on a daily basis.
First Amendment “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” Constitution of the United States, 1789
A hearty thanks to you, the readers, for your interest and support for the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation (SRCCF). The response has been exciting and encouraging. Far and away, the most inquiries we receive involve how to donate to the foundation in general, and how to open up a personal fund or create a scholarship. So, how do you donate to the foundation and with what? The answer to that question is simple. We accept cash, checks and credit cards. We also accept gifts of appreciated stock, life insurance proceeds, gifts from your retirement funds and gifts of grain. Other types of gifts such as cars, real estate and works of art may be considered under certain circumstances in accordance with our Gift Acceptance Policy. What do we need most right now? Your unrestricted donation to the SRCCF Leadership Fund. Your donation is a gift for now. It enables us to operate, provides funds for grant-making to area agencies and charitable initiatives, and helps us build the core administrative fund. The Leadership Fund is created with unrestricted gifts, earnings on our investments and administrative fees. For now, this is where we need your donation the most. In addition to the Leadership Fund, the following funds can also be created through the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation. Grants are made from all of these funds for the purpose intended by the donor(s). Donor Advised Fund • Most flexible. • Make grants back to your favorite charities now or later. • Individual or corporate Designated Fund • Created for the sole benefit of a specific charity, who receives annual distribution unless you instruct otherwise. • May specify how the charity is to use funds. If so, SRCCF supervises to assure donor intent. Field of Interest Fund • Established by a group of donors to support a particular area, such as arts, education, health care, etc. • Anyone can contribute. • SRCCF uses the fund either to fulfill a non-profit grant request or to address an urgent need. • Geographic field of interest. • Interested residents establish a committee to raise and distribute funds for projects and local non-profits. Scholarships • Either general or to support a
Pamela Beckett COMMENTARY school, field of study or population. • Decisions are made by SRCCF committee, which may include one donor representative. Agency Fund • Established by non-profits who want to build a long-term endowment to forever provide an annual income stream. Funds Created by Giving Circles • A group of like-minded individuals who pool donations to make grants from the pool of funds. • Greatly amplifies financial impact. Fiscal Sponsorships • Unique arrangements with community groups requiring the need for partnership with us; generally, while they seek their own 501(c)3 status, or for short-term projects. Second to inquiries about giving to the foundation is the interest in our board of directors, and our activity this month. • Our board of directors continues to gather and grow. Thirteen of the 15 board positions have been filled, led by board Chairman Jay McCracken, Hennepin; Vice-Chairman Tom Justice, Seneca; Secretary Pastor Kris Zierke, Seneca; and Treasurer John McCormick, Peru. Board members include Bob Eschbach, Ottawa; Larry Windsor, Ottawa; Keith Cain, Princeton; Inga Carus, Ottawa; Trent Griffith, McNabb; Chuck Beckett, Ottawa; Tara Bedei, Streator; Boyd Palmer, Ottawa; and Tom Heimsoth, Ottawa. • Twenty-three area youth from LaSalle County are exploring philanthropy by learning about local social service organizations; why they exist, how they are managed, how funding is received, who they serve, and what outcomes are being achieved. In early spring, Youth Engaged in Philanthropy members will offer a grant opportunity to agencies and make a grant based on community impact. Similar groups are being established in Bureau and Putnam Counties, and all groups are open to young leaders, ages 10 through 12. • More than 60 women of all ages gathered at Lock 16 in LaSalle for the Power of One dessert reception. Compelling and passionate speakers shared their stories and the Women Inspired Network (WIN) Giving Circle was born to provide a vehicle for women to come together to
grow small, individual contributions into a single large fund, and used to make significant impact throughout the community. Our goal is to bring together at least 150 women throughout Starved Rock Country, willing to make a minimum gift of $200 per year. Founding partners are making an initial gift of $500 or more, and Friends of WIN may make smaller gifts. Our next gathering is being planned now – call us to join this powerful and caring group. • Our largest scholarship to date, the Carol and Dick Janko Scholarship for Promising Entrepreneurs, has been established with an initial $50,000 gift. An annual scholarship of $5,000 will be available to an individual living in LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam or Livingston counties, who is seeking funding for the education required to create a new community initiative or business venture in Starved Rock Country. This scholarship is not restricted to current year graduating high-school seniors. We are sincerely grateful for the generosity of Dick and Carol Janko, and encourage you to contribute to this wonderful opportunity to significantly impact the life of the recipient and support the entrepreneurial spirit in our community. • The Oakland Cemetery Preservation Fund has been created to support specific care needs of the Oakland Cemetery in Princeton. If the cemetery has provided for your family, perhaps for generations, please consider donating to this fund. Your contribution is tax-deductible in accordance with IRS regulations. Checks must be made payable to the SRCCF, and will be restricted to the Oakland Cemetery Preservation Fund. • Flags of Freedom in Princeton has partnered with us for establishing a permanent charitable fund, and to provide donors the opportunity to make a tax-deductible donation. What a wonderful way to show your support for the dedication of the members of the Flags of Freedom organization and to honor our flag and all it stands for! Checks must be made payable to the SRCCF, and will be restricted to the Flags of Freedom Fund. Exciting things happen every day at the SRCCF ... we hope you’ll join the excitement! Pamela Beckett, president of SRCCF, and the board of directors welcome the opportunity to meet with you, your family or your business. To reach Pamela, or a board member, contact can be made at pamela@srccf.org or by calling 815252-2906.
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Will this year’s election influence our future? To the Editor, I don’t think I’m alone when I say I am so glad this election is over. What a tragedy it has been, and I wonder how young people were influenced with our right to vote after all the ugly campaigns that surfaced, both near and far. I have a grandson who is worried
about making the right choices, the right decisions — a good character trait his parents have instilled in him, however, he told me he’s glad he’s not old enough to vote because there is so much “stuff” out there about each candidate, he would be afraid he would choose the wrong one.
I find that very sad, and I have to think there are other young people out there who feel the same. I wonder how the crazy campaigns of this year will eventually hurt our nation in the year’s to come. I guess we have nobody to thank but ourselves. Dan Davis Peru
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Annual holiday art and craft fair on Nov. 30
Lostant students visit an orchard
OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College’s ninth annual holiday art and craft fair will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, in the Peter Miller Community Technology Center (Oglesby). The fair is indoors, free and open to the public with free parking in lots 1-5. More than 30 artists and crafters will sell products
ranging from handmade soaps to handmade chocolates and remote control toys. A raffle will also take place for items donated by vendors. Sponsored by the IVCC Support Staff, the fair will help raise funds for local animal shelters. For information, call Lorri Foockle at 815-224-0458 or email lorri_foockle@ivcc.edu.
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On Thursday, Oct. 27, all students and staff of Lostant Grade School enjoyed a day at Tanner’s Orchard in Speer. Superintendent Sandra Malahy arranged the trip because of the great behavior from the students. They were able to play on the playground and visit the animal farm. Students were then treated with pizza from Lacon’s Pizza Peel for lunch. After lunch everyone enjoyed a wagon ride and a tour of the orchard. Students can’t wait to go back next year.
IVCC’s ‘Directors Showcase’ will feature work of student directors OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College’s student directors and their casts will present their work at “Directors Showcase” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, in the Cultural Centre. This event is free and the public is welcome to attend. “Directing for the Theatre,” a new addition to the theatre curriculum
this fall, is being taught by instructor Don Grant Zellmer. The class began with lectures and open discussions and progressed to on-stage exercises with student directors in charge of staging and direction. Students each picked a 10 to 15 minute scene or one act to direct with an open call for auditions so the
student directors could cast their shows. As they meet to rehearse, Zellmer observes and meets with them for discussion. “It’s been really fascinating to see these first-time directors take it all so seriously,” Zellmer noted. “It’s a great experience for them and a significant enhancement to our program.”
OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College’s Criminal Justice Association’s (CJA) “Justice Walk 2016: Heroes vs Villains” will begin at noon Saturday, Nov. 19, at 500 Second St. in LaSalle. Join Santa and dress in your best hero or villain costume for this walk around downtown LaSalle. Participants can also bring new toys for the Officer Santa program sponsored by LaSalle Police Department. There is a $5 participation fee and checks can
be sent to Criminal Justice Association, Attention Dr. Rebecca Donna, 815 N. Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby, IL 61348 or payment can be placed in the drop box outside room D-312 of the college. Age groups are 10 and under, 11-17 and 18 and over. Awards will be given for best hero, best villain and best dynamic duo. For information, call Brian Millis at the LaSalle Police Department at 815-223-2131 or CJA president April Cullifer at 815-250-3101.
Bake sale set for Nov. 19 LOSTANT — The Lostant-Richland United Methodist Women will sponsor a bake sale from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Illini State Bank in Lostant. The event offers a variety of baked items for the upcoming holiday.
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Engle Lane Theatre will present ‘The Guys’ by Ann Nelson STREATOR — Community Players of Streator Inc. will present a special endowment production of “The Guys” by Ann Nelson Friday, Nov. 11, through Sunday, Nov. 13, at Engle Lane Theatre. Directed by Kathy Hepner of Streator, “The Guys” is a drama about the after effects of the collapse of the World Trade Center on 9/11. Less than two weeks after the Sept. 11 attacks, New Yorkers are still in shock. One of them, an editor named Joan, portrayed by Karen Leifheit of Ottawa, receives an unexpected phone call on behalf of Nick, a fire captain who has lost
most of his men in the attack played by Brian Steep, also of Ottawa. He’s looking for a writer to help him with the eulogies he must present at their memorial services. Nick and Joan spend a long afternoon together, recalling the fallen men through recounting their virtues and their foibles, and fashioning the stories into memorials of words. In the process, Nick and Joan discover the possibilities of friendship in each other and their shared love for the unconquerable spirit of the city. As they make their way through the emotional landscape of grief, they draw on humor, tango, the appreciation of craft in all its forms—and
the enduring bonds of common humanity. “The Guys” is based on a true story and first premiered off-Broadway in December 2001 starring Sigourney Weaver and Bill Murray. Proceeds from the production will be shared equally between the Streator fire and police departments and the Reading Volunteer Fire Department to honor the spirit of the first responders on 9/11 in this 15th anniversary year of the attack. Performance are at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $15 each and are available online at englelane.org or by calling the box office at 815-672-3584.
Illinois Valley Living’s
of WOMEN distinction
On behalf of the Illinois Valley Living Magazine, Bureau County Republican, Putnam County Record, and The Tonica News, we would like to thank the sponsors and the businesses that donated door prizes for this annual event honoring women.
Presenting Sponsor: Heartland Bank & Trust Co.
Keynote Sponsor: Perry Memorial Hospital
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Steve Meyer and Deb Hintz peeking around the Christmas tree in the South Parlor, welcoming visitors to the mansion.
Champagne and chocolate Nov. 18 at Reddick Mansion OTTAWA — The Reddick Mansion Association (RMA) invites the public to its third annual Holiday Preview Party from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18. After more than 200 hours of work by volunteers, all the trees, garlands, candles, ornaments, centerpieces and lights will be in place. Roger Hooper and Steve Meyer, both members of the Board of Directors for the Reddick Mansion Association (RMA), will oversee and coordinate the decorating of the more than 20 rooms in the mansion. As a change this year, the “period rooms” will be lit only by candles and Christmas tree lights. According to Lorraine McCallister, president of the RMA,
“These lovely rooms take on a totally different ambience with the subtle lighting. And you get a much better sense of what the mansion would have been like when the Reddicks lived in it.” In addition to enjoying the decorations in a relaxed atmosphere and chatting with costumed docents throughout the building, people will also be able to visit and take photos with Father Christmas (as portrayed by Roger Hooper). Refreshments will reflect the “Sparkling Evening” theme and will feature champagne and chocolate. Visitors to the mansion are invited to enjoy these treats while shopping the unique ornaments and
gift shop items for sale on the lower level of the mansion. One tree will be decorated with the custom-designed ornaments sold by the RMA several years ago which featured local landmarks including the Aquaduct, the WHL Wallace home, the LaSalle County Courthouse. Price range for all ornaments is between $1 and $6. A donation of $10 per person is requested. The Reddick Mansion, built in 1858, is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites and is open to the public for tours. The mansion, at 100 W. Lafayette St. in Ottawa, also has meeting/reception rooms available for rent for special events.
A Bruin’s family fest PERU — The traditional Sunday dinner “back in the day,” was the most important meal of the week. It was a ritual of long, relaxing afternoons spent with family and friends gathered around the family table. On Oct. 2, St. Bede Academy hosted such an event, with the longest table the academy has ever seen and was a first of its kind in the Illinois Valley area. The table of 190 guests started the day with an outdoor Mass lead by Fr. Ronald Margherio, O.S.B., followed by music and entertainment from St. Bede band and
cheerleaders, before sitting down to a meal. The dinner was catered by Bernardi’s Restaurant and featured their famous fried chicken. This event helped provide a family-friendly atmosphere that showcased the beauty of St. Bede, while giving the families that attended time to reconnect with each other and make new friends. Together they celebrated their faith, children and a community proud of its family history and old traditions. For pictures from the event, visit www. st-bede.com.
St. Margaret’s Health, Illinois Valley Community College, Illinois Valley Community Hospital, Liberty Village, Flowers by Julia, The Barn
Door Prize Sponsors: Amia Boutique
Majestic Doughnuts
Brewmaster Restaurant
Myrtle’s Pies
Bruce Jewelry
Princeton Arts Academy
Cabbage Rose
Princeton Chamber of Commerce
Festival 56
Stacy Walter/Mary Kay
Flour House Bakery
Sullivan’s Foods
Juniper & Mae
Tri City Frock Shop
Kramers Kitchen
99.3 WAJK/103.9/96.5 WOLF Radio Stations
Goodie Bag Sponsors: Bureau County Democrats Central Bank Colonial Hall Festival 56 First State Bank
Illinois Valley Community Hospital Liberty Village OSF Healthcare Perry Memorial Hospital
Heartland Bank
Princeton Chamber of Commerce
Illinois Valley Community College
Stacy Walter/Mary Kay 99.3 WAJK/103.9/96.5 WOLF Radio Stations
Thank You!
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Menus and Activities Nov. 15 — Sausage pizza, peas, pineapple, milk. Putnam County Community Center Nov. 16 — Hot dog on bun, baked beans, mandarin oranges,
Nov. 14 — Smoked sausage, fried potatoes, corn, tapioca pudding, grape juice. Nov. 15 — Baked spaghetti, tossed salad with toppings, garlic bread, applesauce, dessert. Nov. 16 — Pork roast with gravy, sweet potatoes, peas, pineapple chunks. Nov. 17 — Chili, cornbread, sliced peaches, acorn squash, dessert. Nov. 18 — Baked chicken, baked potato, California blend, vegetables, pineapple. Bread, butter, fruit juice and 2% milk are available with meals. For reservations, call 800-757-4579 24 hours in advance of the day’s meal. The menu is subject to change. Meals are available to senior citizens 60 plus at no cost, but donations are appreciated. The meal program is partly funded by donations, so they have a suggested donation of $5 per meal. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.
Lostant Grade School Nov. 14 — Nov. 15 — Nov. 16 — and juice. Nov. 17 — Nov. 18 —
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Danish, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. Biscuits and gravy, yogurt, cereal, fruit and juice. Lunch Nov. 14 — Spaghetti, green beans, applesauce, bread, milk.
milk. Nov. 17 — Pretzel with cheese, carrots, pears, milk. Nov. 18 — Pork chop, mashed potatoes, corn, peaches, bread, milk.
Tonica Grade School Breakfast Nov. 14 — Breakfast pizza or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Nov. 15 — Mini pancakes and syrup or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Nov. 16 — Cheese omelet or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Nov. 17 — Muffin or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Nov. 18 — Glazed doughnut or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Lunch Nov. 14 — Make your own sandwich (sub bun, ham, turkey, salami, cheese slice or peanut butter and jelly), carrots and celery, fruit, pretzels, milk. Nov. 15 — Hot dog, bun, baked beans, applesauce, cookie, milk. Nov. 16 — Turkey slice, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, fruit, cranberry sauce, stuffing, dinner roll, pie, milk. Nov. 17 — Chicken strips and dipping sauce, carrots, fruit, milk. Nov. 18 — Cheese or sausage pizza, Romaine lettuce and salad dressing, fruit, milk.
Nursing admission information session announced OGLESBY — A nursing admission information session will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, in room CTC 124 at Illinois Valley Community College. Sponsored by the counseling center and admissions and records, the session will cover admission requirements and courses students should take before applying to either the associate degree (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) programs. Due to space limitations, students are encouraged to RSVP with Kathy Sramek by calling 815-224-0439 or by email to kathy_sramek@ivcc.edu.