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Fixes finally finalized for town flagpole Legion representative says repairs worth cost BY ZACHARY J. PRATT news@tonicanews.com TONICA — A Tonica flagpole in need of repairs has been taken care of, Tonica Village Board members learned at their November meeting. “The flagpole’s done, thankfully,” said Lowell Beenenga, who represents the Tonica American Legion. A bevy of issues impeded repairs and brought costs up, he said.
“It cost more than I anticipated, which I am sorry about,” Beenenga said. Nevertheless, Beenenga indicated that repairs were worth the cost, as the flagpole should now last a long time. “It lasted 15 years to begin with,” he said, noting issues that shortened the pole’s period of use. For instance, the pole had previously contained a cable inside, which he has been informed will “wear it from the inside out.” In other discussion, Beenenga had other issues around town to bring to light, namely, the lack of lights. He noted a number of nonfunctioning street lights that the village should look into. “There’s quite a few street lights out in
town,” he said. “They’re charging you for poles that aren’t lit.”
Levy presented Tonica’s proposed tax levy was presented at the November board meeting. The total amount proposed was $106,900, which comes out to a slight increase over last year. “This is a slight increase over last year of about four percent,” said Village Attorney Robert Steele. Overall, the presented levy might not appear to be an increase. The previous levy had been $108,000; however, the larger number included a truck levy. With that left out, Steele indicated, the number was lower.
Sewer plant update Operations at Tonica’s new sewer plant continue to move forward as the plant is updated, board members learned. The plant still runs mostly on manual operation, but some areas have transitioned to being automatic. “Some of the functions of the plant are automated now, but most we’re still doing manually,” Public Works Superintendent Marc Lemrise reported. One aspect that is automated is aeration. Lemrise indicated the settings are key for the plant’s smooth operation.
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HOLIDAYS & HEALTH
‘A little bit of a break’ for district taxpayers School district will lessen tax rate slightly for coming year BY ZACHARY J. PRATT news@tonicanews.com
HEALTHY EATING
Extension shows how easy changes can help you maintain weight BY DAVE COOK news@tonicanews.com STANDARD — Thanksgiving may be past, but with Christmas parties, family dinners, New Year’s Eve and Super Bowl Sunday ahead of us, there’s still time to avoid making those poor decisions which can affect your waistline in a way you’re not going to enjoy. To help fight the battle of the bulges, Susan Glassman, a nutrition and wellness educator with the U of I Extension, recently presented “Healthy Holiday Cooking” at the Putnam County Community Center.
In the photo Susan Glassman, nutrition and wellness educator with the U of I Extension, asked those in attendance “Who has been guilty of emotional overeating on the holidays?” It was no surprise everyone was familiar with that concept and Glassman provided several tips on how to avoid the dreaded winter weight gain. (Tonica News photo/Dave Cook) “During the holidays you need to be aware of the difference between emotional and physical hunger because you’re often eating
memories this time of year,” Glassman said of those family favorite recipes. “You should still bring those dishes you’re famous for, but there are often plenty of ways to sneak in some healthy ingredients to limit their impact and you can also bring some additional dishes which offer a healthier choice,” she added. Glassman said many old family recipes call for a large amount of sugar which can be cut by a third or even in half. Many times reducing the sugar lets the other flavors play a bigger role.
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LOSTANT — The Lostant School Board approved its tentative levy to be voted on next month, which should provide some relief for taxpayers. The tentative levy is estimated to bring the tax rate down from 5.49 to 5.44, lowering the taxpayers’ obligation by $23 a year on a $100,000 house. However, numbers cannot yet be finalized. Superintendent Sandra Malahy said she sees the lower rate as a deserved respite for district taxpayers. “Why not give the taxpayers a little bit of a break?” Malahy said. She also indicated that the lower rate could be a sign of goodwill, an indication that the district is not going to ask for taxpayers to give more than necessary. “When we need them to support us, it’s because we really do,” she said. Most years, Malahy submits a few proposals for the board’s consideration, but she submitted only the one this year.
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Staying on your normal eating routine is another important aspect of avoiding weight gain during the holidays. “Don’t skip meals in an attempt to save your daily calories for one big meal. Research has shown that continuing to eat on your normal schedule helps prevent overeating,” Glassman said. She said it’s important to enjoy your family time and the food, but doing so cautiously and with a plan will help you avoid unwanted weight gain. “Don’t worry so much about weight loss during this time of year, but concentrate more on maintaining your weight. When approaching the table, take a look at everything first, develop a plan and then put the healthier items on your plate first,” Glassman said. And while sugar seems the likeliest culprit for the expanding thighs and rump roasts of the season, it’s actually the carbohydrates which are the kitchen Grinch. “The holidays are a carb paradise. They digest quickly and spike blood
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• FIXES Continued from Page 1 Different aspects of the plant are fitting into place. “The new generator for the plant is finally online,” Lemrise said. There was also a motorized valve the village had to send back to the shop, but which is now installed. In other discussion, the village eliminated an old water main. “That old steel 2-inch water main must have
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A caloric comparison from the U of I Extension Traditional Version 3.5 ounces of dark meat turkey with the skin (about the size of a deck of cards) — 220 calories Traditional sweet potato casserole — 274 calories Traditional green bean casserole — 230 calories Broccoli salad — 374 calories Cranberry salad — 174 Pumpkin pie — 200 calories Total calories — 1,552
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Glassman works on her Lemony Broccoli Salad, a healthy alternative to those fatty, high calorie salads which are so often a part of holiday gatherings. sugar. Choose one or two carb items to enjoy and then leave one or two,” she advised. Another way to avoid temptation is to not stand near the food tables at parties. Liquid calories are another easy way to blow past the recommended daily limit. Staying well hydrated is equally important. Space out alcoholic drinks with a glass of water, club soda or other unsweetened beverage in between. During the presentation, Glassman also demonstrated a quick,
Truth in Taxation hearing. In other news, the district received $1,063 to purchase safety items for the building. This was awarded because the school did not incur any OSHA violations, nor was subject to worker’s comp claims.
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Altered Version 3.5 ounces of white meat turkey without the skin — 161 calories Sweet potato casserole — 150 calories Lighter green bean casserole — 110 Lighter broccoli salad — 123 calories Cranberry gelatin salad — 100 calories Pumpkin mousse — 80 calories Total calories — 724 calories These healthy recipes and many more can be found at www.web. extension.illinois.edu/INEP.
What does it cost in walking? Burning some of those holiday calories with the U of I Extension • 4 oz. of turkey — 32 minutes • 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes — 21 minutes • 1/4 cup of gravy — 30 minutes • 1/2 cup of stuffing — 32 minutes • 1/2 cup of mac & cheese — 45 minutes • 1/2 cup of sweet potato casserole — 32 minutes • 1/2 cup of green bean casserole — 20 minutes • 1/2 cup of brussels sprouts — 4 minutes Total time spent walking — 3.6 hours
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been leaking a little, lot more than we thought, because our usage has gone down significantly,” Lemrise said. Lemrise said the line had only been servicing three houses, which now have their own service lines tied into the new water main. The village also underwent a valve replacement. It opted to pay extra for a live cutting, which allowed the water to remain running, rather than cut off water for half the town while work was being completed.
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easy and healthy recipe to bring to holiday gatherings, a lighter, lemony broccoli salad. “This was a good program and very informative. Anything new I can learn in order to be healthier makes me happy,” Spring Valley’s Shirley Pratt said following the presentation. For more information about the U of I Extension and the Illinois Nutrition Education Programs and for several healthy holiday recipes, visit www. web.extension.illinois. edu/INEP.
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HOLIDAY SAFETY
Winter safety around the home
Nicor, Tonica firefighters offer tips for the holiday season the following guidelines:
BY DAVE COOK news@tonicanews.com TONICA — The holidays are here, and with temperatures dropping and thermostat settings rising, Nicor Gas and the Tonica Volunteer Fire Department have shared tips for keeping families warm and cheery. “Winter can be a prime time for carbon monoxide poisoning as people turn on their heating systems and mistakenly warm their cars in garages,” Rick Turri, Tonica Volunteer Fire Department public information officer, said. “The National Safety Council recommends installing a battery-operated carbon monoxide detector in your home near the bedrooms. When the alarm sounds, immediately move outside to fresh air and call 911,” Turri said. “Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted for, and don’t re-enter the premises until emergency responders have given you permission to do so,” he said. Snow and ice accumulation on or near a natural gas meter or an outdoor vent may become dangerous if not removed. Snow and ice can also affect the operation of the meter and regulator and lead to a natural gas leak. A blocked exhaust vent can impede a furnace and result in carbon monoxide build-up inside a home. For safe use of natural gas during the winter months, Nicor Gas offers
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Winter gas safety • Keep meters clear of snow and ice. • Remove icicles that can drip onto the meter. • Use a broom to move snow away from the meter; avoid using shovels or snow blowers. • Check outdoor vent openings and air intakes to ensure appliances aren’t obstructed by snow, ice or other debris. • Ensure the meter is visible and accessible. • Heavy snow and ice may weigh down power lines and tree limbs, causing them to fall. If a natural gas meter is damaged or a gas line is exposed, immediately leave the area and call the 24-hour emergency response line at 888-Nicor4U (1-888-6426748) from a safe location.
Weatherization • Open curtains during the day to allow sunlight to heat your home naturally, and close curtains at night to reduce the chill from cold windows. • Keep furniture, drapes, stuffed animals and other objects away from heating sources. • Caulk and weather-strip drafty doors and windows. • Use a heavy-duty, clear plastic sheet on a frame or tape clear plastic film to the inside of window frames during the cold winter months. • Caulk and seal air leaks where plumbing, ducting or electrical wir-
ing penetrates the exterior walls, floors and ceilings. • Install insulated gaskets behind outlet and switch plates on exterior walls to prevent drafts.
Carbon monoxide (CO) safety • Install a CO detector near all bedrooms. • Don’t install a detector near your kitchen, garage or in a room with a furnace. • If customers smell natural gas or suspect carbon monoxide is present, immediately leave the area and call 911 from a safe location. • Residents are encouraged to seek medical attention immediately if anyone experiences symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, which include headache, dizziness, fatigue, nausea and vomiting.
from heat sources such as fireplaces, space heaters and candles. • Use low-energy, safe lighting that’s been certified by a safety testing lab, and don’t use damaged or frayed cords. “Never leave the lights on overnight or unattended. The same goes for any appliances not in use when you are home or away,” Turri said. • Don’t keep a dry tree; dispose of it properly, and don’t keep it in the garage. • Artificial trees should be flame resistant and have a seal for an approved safety testing laboratory if the tree contains a built-in lighting set. “Keep a fire extinguisher nearby, and make sure everyone knows its location and how to use it,” Turri said.
POLICE REPORTS LASALLE COUNTY SHERIFF Accidents • At 1:19 a.m. Nov. 25, deputies, along with Lostant EMS, responded to the intersection of Burr Oak Drive and North 14th Road in Hope Township for a single-vehicle accident. Kyra A. Herron, 21, of Magnolia was eastbound on North 14th Road. Herron stated she fell asleep, went off the road, struck a mailbox and entered the ditch. She refused treatment at the scene and was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. • At 9:37 a.m. on Nov. 20, LaSalle County deputies, along with Reading EMS and AMT Ambulance, responded to a two-vehicle rollover accident on Route 18 at the intersection with East 15th Road in Eagle Township. Aram B. Javadyan, 47, of Los Angeles, Calif., was westbound on Route 18. He attempted a U-turn at East 15th Road in
front of the westbound vehicle driven by Erwin D. Cornelius Sr., 56, of Bloomington. Cornelius attempted to swerve to avoid the collision, but the two collided, causing Cornelius’ vehicle to overturn. Javadyan was transported to OSF St. Mary’s in Streator by Reading Ambulance, and Cornelius was taken there by AMT Ambulance. Javadyan was cited for failure to yield at a stop/ yield intersection, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Traffic stops • At 9:20 p.m. on Nov. 21, deputies cited a 17-year-old male from Long Point for speeding 75 mph in a 55 mph zone following a traffic stop in Eagle Township. • At 10:06 p.m. on Nov. 21, deputies cited Brittany Savage, 26, of Streator for operating a vehicle with no valid insurance following a traffic stop on Route 18, Eagle Township.
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Give kids the best gift – your time Family trips better than even snakes or toilet paper!
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Science, tech, and the call to charitable giving Along with supporting science, math and agricultural education, generous gifts by Marquis Energy provide a vivid example of the virtue of charitable giving, which is so important to remember this time of year.
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he good folks at Marquis Energy in Hennepin might have thought they were only supporting science, math and agricultural education at five area schools when they chose to donate $50,000 apiece last week to Putnam County, Hall, St. Bede, Princeton and Bureau Valley. Indeed, the combined impact on education of Marquis Energy’s total bequest of $250,000 will be profound and far-reaching in the classroom and beyond. Representatives from all five schools were asked about their reactions, and what they intended to do with the funds, and we got pretty much the same answers. All five were overwhelmed by the generous gifts. All five intend to use the money to bolster their STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) offerings, at the request of Marquis Energy. In fact, St. Bede has a big project toward which its leaders plan to apply the donation: the construction of its new $6.5 million science building, with an anticipated completion date of May 1. But members of the Marquis family at Marquis Energy have done more than donate generously toward education. They provided a vivid example of the virtue of charitable giving. This virtue can be cultivated at the highest levels, but also among those with less means. This time of year, opportunities are plentiful to practice charitable giving. • Food pantries are always looking for donations, both in canned, nonperishable items and monetary gifts. • If they haven’t begun ringing their bells yet, Salvation Army volunteers will soon do so, inviting shoppers to dig into their pockets and purses and give to this good cause. • Various toy drives are being conducted, and they depend on donations to bring smiles to underprivileged children on Christmas morning. • United Way fund drives are a good way to help others. • Want to give something, but money’s a bit tight? Give the gift of life – blood. Look for opportunities to donate a pint at the next local or area blood drive. Because of Marquis Energy’s generosity, area students will benefit by expanding their minds through scientific and technical knowledge. They’ve also received a timely lesson about the importance of cultivating a giving heart.
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s we approach the holiday season, I ask the question, “Who loves to receive gifts?” EVERYONE! I asked a group of children this morning, what kind of gifts THEY like to receive. One child thought doughnuts were a grand idea, and I couldn’t agree more. Personally, I like getting toilet paper as a gift and told them so. I was met with scrunched-up noses and looks of disgust. Anyone from my generation may share my opinion. They did not. Who wouldn’t want free toilet paper? I hate spending my hard-earned money on it, and I most certainly would never want to run out. Another unpopular gift idea to many is a snake. My middle child gifted me with a ball python on one of my birthdays in my 40’s. I couldn’t have been more thrilled. (REALLY! There isn’t sarcasm in this sentence.) She knew I had a love for snakes, and that I wouldn’t have indulged and spent that kind of money on myself, so she fulfilled my desire to own a reptile and gave me the gift of “serpent.” So it is recognized that age, gender, and station in life all determine what we may consider an appropriate gift. A little boy in my group assured me that he would NOT want a My Pretty Pony set for his birthday. It was too “girlie,” he said. Wasn’t there a Simpsons episode where Homer bought Marge a bowling ball? It may even have had his name engraved on it. I was told a long time ago that husbands should avoid giving their
COMMENTARY Lori Boekeloo wives any sort of gift with a handle on it (i.e. mop, broom, vacuum). That seems to be very good advice, but I can’t say that I wouldn’t appreciate a hammer, or screwdriver or some sort of other practical gift. The greatest gift we can receive are those that have US in mind first. You wouldn’t want to give a bag of sugar to a diabetic. You don’t give a comb to a bald guy. You don’t give snow pants to someone who lives in Florida, no matter HOW great the sale price is (unless you have included tickets to Colorado for a snow skiing adventure). When my children were little, it was decided that they would no longer receive packages under the tree and typical gifts of toys and clothes. “WHAT?!” you say. Some would quickly jump to the conclusion that I am an awful parent and had surely lost my mind (an opinion that is shared by more than a few). I can assure you, that I had not fallen off my rocker. It was decided that my children would receive the gift of TIME. Each Christmas, a destination was chosen and revealed on Christmas morning. We typically tried to take the vacation in those boring months of January or February when not much is happening. In years when the budget was tight, we may have only gone to Joliet and spent the night in a hotel with a pool and did something like hand out inexpensive gifts to random people in the entryway of the mall. A year that we had a little more
money, we planned a trip to Disney. A night at Grand Bear Lodge complete with water park and arcade was our destination early on. We didn’t have to travel far. One year we took a train trip and enjoyed people-watching on our layover in Grand Central Station. Not ONCE did my children complain. Not ONCE did I get an attitude about not getting sparkles and paper and ribbons and wrappings. They got all of that from other family members. What I did get was hugs and memories to last a lifetime. My children are now grown, and our schedules are chaotic, and lives are different, and so I was going to give up this tradition, but my eldest asked with excitement last year where we were going and was totally disappointed when I told her of my plans to discontinue the practice – and so it has been revived. This year’s destination has taken into consideration my son’s love of marine life and my daughter’s desire to gamble, and we are looking forward to traveling together and spending time together. It’s going to take effort to get the money together. It’s going to take planning and thought, but isn’t that what the best gifts are made of? When I think of the gift of Grace that God has given to us, I see that He put a lot of thought into that concept, and that it is a gift that keeps on giving. So the next time you’re cruising through the clearance racks, remember that not everyone wants the pine-scented candle. Some of us like snakes and toilet paper.
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.
Appoint U.S. senators? That’s crazy T
he most famous senatorial election in American history happened right here in Illinois in 1858 between Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln. But what is often forgotten is that while Lincoln was widely regarded as the winner of the debates, he was the loser of the election. Back in those days, U.S. senators were chosen by state legislators, not voters as they are today. So, the tens of thousands of Illinoisans who flocked to listen to political oratory in places like Ottawa, Galesburg, Freeport and Charleston could only express their views to their state lawmakers and hope they would follow through. And sometimes, state lawmakers were deaf to the voice of the people. That’s why Lincoln lost. Direct election of U.S. senators didn’t come until 1913 when the 17th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified. Now, there is a movement afoot to amend the U.S. Constitution and repeal the 17th Amendment. What once would have been considered a fringe idea is starting to move its way into the mainstream. Former governors Mike Huckabee of Arkansas and Rick Perry of Texas and U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Mike Lee, R-Utah and Jeff Flake, R-Arizona, are among the conservatives pushing such a notion. In fact, it was an idea that the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia held close to his heart. The idea is that state legislators are better equipped to elect senators
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than ordinary voters, and senators will be better shielded from the influence of interest groups in Washington if they are held accountable by politicians in places like Springfield, Sacramento or Austin. State’s rights advocates say it would boost the power of state governments. Having covered the Illinois Legislature for the past 20 years, I can only ask, “Have these people been drinking out of the toilet?” I’m serious. This plan is insane. The majority of our state’s lawmakers are not independent voices. They are pawns of a handful of political powerbrokers. Advocates of repealing the 17th Amendment are engaging in a form of legal idolatry. The thinking goes like this: our Founding Fathers created the perfect document when they drafted the U.S. Constitution, and changes made to it can only be viewed as blemishes. Well, those who drafted the Constitution did indeed draft the most magnificent document in human history. But it wasn’t perfect. Nothing produced by human hands can be. For example, it recognized slavery. Fortunately, our forefathers had the wisdom to enable the Constitution to be amended. In the wake of the Civil War, slavery was abolished
through a constitutional amendment. And later, another amendment later gave women the right to vote. Amending the Constitution is difficult business, as it should be. But it has allowed for flaws to be corrected. One of those flaws was not having U.S. senators directly elected. And Illinois played an instrumental role in getting this amendment passed – but not in a good way. In 1909, a corrupt Chicago politician named William Lorimer bribed enough members of the Illinois General Assembly that he was elected to the U.S. Senate. An investigation by the Chicago Tribune and later by the U.S. Senate itself uncovered Lorimer’s corrupt activities, and he was removed from office. In the wake of this scandal, an outraged public demanded and received an amendment to the U.S. Constitution mandating the direct election of senators. Those who would turn back the clock and take the right to vote away from voters are wrongheaded and elitist in their thinking. They are putting politicians before people. We would do well to remember the words of the most famous man cheated under the old system of picking senators: “That government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”
Note to readers: Scott Reeder is a veteran statehouse journalist. He works as a freelance reporter in the Springfield area and produces the podcast Suspect Convictions. He can be reached at ScottReeder1965@ gmail.com.
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS TV raffle planned LOSTANT — The Lostant Athletics will raffle a Phillips 55-inch Class 4K Ultra HD TV. Tickets are one for $5, four for $10 and 10 for $20. The drawing will be held during the championship game of the boys Prairie Conference Tournament on Jan. 20, 2018. You do not need to be present to win. The TV was donated by the Wal-Mart Distribution Center in Spring Valley. The item can not be returned/exchanged to any Walmart or Sam’s Club facility for a refund or exchange. Tickets may be purchased at home basketball games or from the school office during operating hours.
IVCH variety show auditions set for Jan. 13 PERU — Illinois Valley residents who can sing, dance, juggle, play an instrument or otherwise entertain and want to perform on stage in front of an appreciative audience for a good cause are invited to try out for the 2018 Illinois Valley Community Hospital variety show. Auditions are scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, in the Dr. Mary Weeg Cultural Centre at Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby. Individuals and groups who would like to perform in the show can reserve an audition time by calling the IVCH Community Outreach office at 815-780-4618. “We’re announcing the date for auditions now so people who want to perform in the show have time to think about what they want to do and rehearse,” said Dawn Moutray, the show’s director. An IVCH Foundation fundraiser to help the hospital purchase a new MRI unit, the show will be staged Saturday, March 10, in Matthiessen Auditorium at LaSalle-Peru High School. ••• Items for the community section can be emailed to news@tonicanews.com.
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Breakfast Dec. 4 — Breakfast pizza, yogurt, granola, fruit, cereal, juice, milk. Dec. 5 — Scrambled eggs, yogurt, granola, fruit, cereal, juice, milk. Dec. 6 — Honey bun, yogurt, granola, fruit, cereal, juice, milk. Dec. 7 — Create your sandwich croissant (sausage, egg, cheese), yogurt, granola, fruit, cereal, juice, milk. Dec. 8 — Toaster pastry, yogurt, granola, fruit, cereal, juice, milk. Lunch Dec. 4 — Hamburger and bun, cheese, baked beans, fruit, milk. Dec. 5 — Nachos bar (choice of chips, meat, cheese cup, refried beans, peppers), fruit, milk. Dec. 6 — Uncrustable, chicken noodle soup, carrots, sidekick, fruit, milk. Dec. 7 — Turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberries, green beans, roll, pie, milk. Dec. 8 — No lunch, early dismissal.
Breakfast Dec. 4 — Pancake and sausage on a stick and syrup or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Dec. 5 — Oatmeal with dried fruit, chocolate chips and brown sugar or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Dec. 6 — Scrambled eggs or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Dec. 7 — Mini pancakes and syrup or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Dec. 8 — Glazed doughnut or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Lunch Dec. 4 — Sloppy joe meat, bun, lettuce and salad dressing, hummus, fruit, milk. Dec. 5 — Turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit, dinner roll, milk. Dec. 6 — No lunch, early dismissal. Dec. 7 — Grilled cheese, tomato soup, carrots, fruit, cookie, milk. Dec. 8 — Pizza crunchers, lettuce and salad dressing, fresh fruit, milk.
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–– Classifieds –– General Terms and Policies The Tonica News reserves the right to classify correctly, edit, reject or cancel any advertisement at any time in accordance with its policy. All ads must be checked for errors by the advertiser, on the first day of publication. We will be responsible for the first incorrect insertion, and its liabilities shall be limited to the price on one insertion. CLASSIFIED LINE AD & LEGAL DEADLINES: • Friday Paper deadline Friday before by 3pm We Accept Call 815-875-4461 classified@bcrnews.com
- 200 Employment 232 • Business Opportunities ********** THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of the Tonica News Does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is. Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number. Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by”900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis. The Tonica News Classifieds makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader. If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact: Better Business Bureau 330 North Wabash Chicago, IL 60611 312 832-0500
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- 400 Merchandise 448 • Pets & Livestock Full blood Shihtzu Puppies, 2 males, 2 females, dewormed and all shots. $300 males, $350 females. Ready on 12/9. Will hold until Christmas. 815-488-1906 and ask for Sandy
450 • Under $1000 1963 rifles/shot guns book $25; ceramic lighted Christmas tree $10; new boys 4/5 winter clothes, $2 each. 815-646-4741 24” Kenmore stackablelaundry unit with gas dryer, retail $1,399.99 asking $500 or best offer. Call 815-303-4687 40' aluminum extension ladder, $150. Contact 224-633-8099 (Princeton) 5' counter top showcase, $80; large pot belly stove, $100; 9 wooden deer with sleigh, $100. Call 815-894-3403
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450 • Under $1000 7' Christmas tree, was $200 at Bergners. White lights & snow patches. $75 firm. 815-376-7452 (Ohio) Cub Cadet 44” snow blower, 2 stage, with chains, weights, mower deck, 225 hours. $975. Call 815-875-4383 Electric wheelchair, $220; microwave/convection oven, $35; ladies bike, good condition, $50. Call 815-488-2934 Pair of MDR hearing aids & accessories. Used very little. $200 (paid $450). Call 815-780-8628 ************ HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? Put your ad in for FREE Items $1,000 or less can run FREE for 1 time. Limit of 5 lines. Up to 3 items with price and price totaling under $1,000. 1 ad per household per week. No commercial ads, firearms or animal sales. E-mail information to: classified@ bcrnews.com (include your name, address & phone number)
460 • Garage Sales CHRISTMAS CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW WITH HOLIDAY FLEA MARKET. Saturday, December 2nd. 8am to 2 pm. BUREAU COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. Call for info (after 4 pm) 815-866-3606 HENNEPIN 125 South 8th Street. Friday, December 1, 8am-4pm; Saturday, December 2, 8am-2pm. CHRISTMAS GARAGE SALE ADVERTISE GARAGE SALES OR YARD SALES! The Tonica News Classifieds can promote your garage sale or yard sale to let everyone know about the treasures you have for sale. Just call 815-875-4461 and we’ll help you “Clean Up!”
- 700 Real Estate For Sale 767 • Mobile Home Sales **************** PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call, HUD tollfree at 800 669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800 927-9275
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, OTTAWA, ILLINOIS STREATOR HOME BUILDING & LOAN ) ASSOCIATION NKA STREATOR HOME ) SAVINGS BANK, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) TODD DIMMIG, JACQUELINE DIMMIG aka ) JACQUELINE E. DIMMIG, TROY DIMMIG, ) UNKNOWN OWNERS AND ) NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, ) Defendants. ) No. 15 CH 92 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the LaSalle County Circuit Court in Cause #15-CH92, entitled STREATOR HOME BUILDING & LOAN ASSOCIATION n/k/a STREATOR HOME SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff, vs. TODD DIMMIG, JACQUELINE DIMMIG a/k/a JACQUELINE E. DIMMIG, TROY DIMMIG, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, on August 8, 2017: Sheriff of LaSalle County, Illinois, will, on January 9, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. at the LaSalle County Sheriffs Office located at 707 East Etna Rd., Ottawa, Illinois 61350, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten per cent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described property situated in LaSalle County, Illinois: Commonly known as RR 4, Streator, Illinois 61364. and legally described as: EXHIBIT A Legal Description: Parcel #1: The North 20 acres of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 32 North, Range 3, East of the Third Principal Meridian; also, so much of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 30 in said Township and Range as lies South of the Vermillion River, and also so much of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 25 in Township 32 North, Range 2, East of the Third Principal Meridian as lies South of the Vermillion River; EXCEPT: A triangular shaped piece of land, lying and being in the North 20 acres of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 32 North, Range 3, East of the Third Principal Meridian, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 31, thence South along the West line of the North edge of the Township Road; thence in a Northeasterly direction along a line following the line of the North edge of said Township Road a distance of 693 feet; thence in a Northwesterly direction, in a straight line to the point of beginning; ALSO EXCEPT: A tract of land in the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 25 in Township 32 North, Range 2, East of the Third Principal Meridian, with its point of beginning 66 feet due North and 246.6 feet due West of the Southeast corner of said East Half of the Southeast Quarter; from said point of beginning thence running due West 376 feet; thence due North 508 feet to a point at the Vermillion River; thence up said river to the point 427 feet North of the point and place of beginning; thence due South 427 feet to the point of beginning; ALSO EXCEPT: The South 66 feet of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 32 North, Range 2, East of the Third Principal Meridian, and the North 225 feet of the South 291 feet of the West 193 feet of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 25; Also a tract of land described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 31, Township 32 North, Range 3, East of the Third Principal Meridian, thence East 45 degrees South 105 feet to the West right of way line of the public road, thence Northeasterly along the West right of way line of the public road a distance of 66 feet then Northwesterly to a point on the West line of Section 30,
Township 32 North, Range 3, East of the Third Principal Meridian, which point is 66 feet North of the Southwest corner of said Section 30, thence South along the section line to the place of beginning; ALSO EXCEPT: That part of the Southeast Quarter in Section 25, Township 32 North, Range 2, East of the Third Principal Meridian, commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section, thence due West 1133.5 feet, thence due North 291 feet to the point of beginning; thence due West 193 feet; thence due North 193 feet, thence South 45 degrees East 275 feet to the point of beginning; ALSO EXCEPT: A triangular piece of property that lies within the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 32 North, Range 3, East and so much of the Southwest corner of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 30, Township 32 North, Range 3, East that lies South of the Vermillion, said parcel having its West boundary defined as land that lies East of the right of way line of County Highway 57, its North boundary defined as that land lying South of the Vermillion River, its East boundary as that land that lies West of the right of way line for Township Road 1909, and its South boundary as that land that lies North of the right of way line for Township Road 1909; ALSO EXCEPT: A parcel of property lying within the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 32 North, Range 3, East with its point of beginning commencing 328 feet West of the Northeast corner of said Northwest Quarter Section. From the point of beginning running 660 feet South then 992 feet West to the Township Road 1909n thence heading North Easterly following the South side of the right of way for Township Road 1909n back to the point of beginning; PARCEL #2: A triangular shaped piece of land, lying and being in the North 20 acres of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 32 North, Range 3, East of the Third Principal Meridian, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 31, thence South along the West line of the North edge of the Township Road; thence in a Northeasterly direction along a line following the line of the North edge of said Township Road a distance of 693 feet; thence in a Northwesterly direction, in a straight line to the point of beginning; A parcel of property that lies entirely in the Southeast Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 25,Township 32 North, Range 2, East. Said parcel having its point of beginning 66 feet North and 623 feet due West of the Southeast corner of Section 25. Then from said point of beginning moving due West 511 feet thence due South 225 feet then Northwesterly 335 degrees to a point 484 feet North of the South Section line of said Section 25 thence due North 242 feet to the Vermilion river thence East upstream to a point that is 508 feet due North of the point of beginning, thence South 508 feet to the point of beginning; ALSO EXCEPT: A parcel of property located in Southeast Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 32 North, Range 2 East. With its point of beginning 66 feet North of the Southeast corner of said Section. then running due West 246 feet thence due North approximately 427 feet to a point at the vermilion river, then running East up stream to a point that is 379 feet due North of the point of beginning, thence North 379 feet to the point of beginning. Said parcel also to including all of the property in the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 30, Township 32 North, Range 3, East that is situated West of the County Highway 57 right of way and South of the Vermillion River; ALL SITUATED IN LA SALLE COUNTY,
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ILLINOIS Permanent index number 26-38-106-000; 26-38-107-000; 26-37-305-000; 26-25-407-000; 26-25408-000. Said sale shall be subject to all general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens, easements or restrictions of record. The subject property is offered for sale without any representations as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the Purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Improvements: Residential structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale. The judgment amount was $14,646.02. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. For information regarding the real estate contact Robert B. Steele, 160 Marquette Street, LaSalle, Illinois 61301, (815) 224-3200. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Aplington, Kaufman, McClintock, Steele & Barry, Ltd. 160 Marquette Street LaSalle, IL 61301 (815)224-3200 Published in the Tonica News Nov. 24, Dec. 1 and 8, 2017. ANNUAL STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS SUMMARY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2017 Copies of the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017 will be available for public inspection in the school district/joint agreement administrative office by December 1, 2017. Individuals wanting to review this Annual Statement of Affairs should contact: Tonica CCSD #79, 535 N 1981 RD, TONICA, IL 61370, 815-442-3420, M-F 7:30am-3:30pm. Also by January 15, annually the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017, will be posted on the Illinois State Board of Education’s website @ www.isbe. net SUMMARY: The following is the Annual Statement that is required to be published by the school district/joint agreement for the past fiscal year. Statement of Operations as of June 30, 2017 Educational: Local Sources 1,059,735; State Sources 567,304; Federal Sources 125,785; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 1,752,824; Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 1,781,345; Other Sources/Uses of Funds -0-; Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2016 760,164; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2017 731,643. Operations & Maintenance: Local Sources 174,513; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 174,513; Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 218,187; Other Sources/Uses of Funds -0-; Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2016 67,884; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2017 24,210. Debt Services: Local Sources 43; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 43; Beginning Fund Balances July 1, 2016 7,720; Ending Fund Balances June 30, 2017 7,763. Transportation: Local Sources 41,051; State Sources 38,429; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 79,480; Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 97,834; Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2016 130,913; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2017 112,559. Municipal Retirement/Social Security: Local Sources 108,075; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 108,075; Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 86,556; Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2016 33,323; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2017 54,842. Working Cash: Local Sources 18,155; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 18,155; Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2016 221,978; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2017 240,133. Tort: Local Sources 65,101; Total Direct Receipts/ Continued on page 7
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Continued from page 6 Revenues 65,101; Total Direct Disbursements/ Expenditures 70,432; Beginning Fund Balances July 1, 2016 6,673; Ending Fund Balances June 30, 2017 1,342. Fire Prevention & Safety: Local Sources 17,396; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 17,396; Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 29,162; Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2016 103,769; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2017 92,003. GROSS PAYMENT FOR CERTIFIED PERSONNEL Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999: Heather Arbet, Carrie Christman, Darlene Hess, Elizabeth Kilter, Amy Mareta, Carlee Skinner, Lauren Thomas Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999:Lynn Anderson, Kirsten Augspols, Jean Gleim, Nick Heuser, Shannon Marcinkus, Jan Martin, Jim Whitmore, Chris Volk
Salary Range: 60,000 - $89,999: Diane Hall, Charles Schneider GROSS PAYMENT FOR NON-CERTIFIED PERSONNEL Salary Range: Less Than $25,000: Morena Andrade-Duncan, Lois Beenenga, Julie Beenenga, Michelle Carmean, Mary Jo Freeman, Laura Kirkman, Monica Kreiser, Judy Luecke, Lori Novotney, Barb Puetz, Laurie Smudzinski, Carrie Willoughby Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999: Cassie Graham Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999: John Rodrick, Dan Stoffle Payments over $2,500, excluding wages and salaries. Basalay, Cary & Alstadt 8,508 Chuck Schneider 3,225 Common Goal Systems 2,871 Consellation New Energy 25,475
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