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Measuring students’ academic progress Illinois Report Card information released BY DAVE COOK news@tonicanews.com TONICA — Each year, the Illinois State Board of Education releases a comprehensive report card showing how each school, district and the state are performing across a range of educational goals, as well as demographic information. IllinoisReportCard.com is the official
source for information about Illinois public schools. It’s meant to help educators, families, students, researchers, policymakers and communities monitor the performance and environments of their local schools as they strive to offer the best education possible. “I think the state is moving in a better direction regarding how schools are evaluated by using multiple metric points,” Tonica Grade School Superintendent Chuck Schneider said. “These will be part of the new funding model, which will include academic information as well. A singular assess-
ment is a snapshot in a moment of time and only utilizes one mode of assessment, while students learn differently and show their learning through various assessment types,” Schneider said.
PARCC testing The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Career (PARCC) tests were developed to measure academic achievement with challenging standards. The tests require students to use analytical skills, problem solving, and writing effectively, all of which are required for students to be successful in the real world.
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Students who meet or exceed expectations will likely be on track for the next grade level and subsequently ready for college and careers. The results are also used to measure student growth for school and district accountability. “Our testing results showed gains in the number of students that had an exceeds indicator. The number of students passing Algebra 1 as an eighth grader at Tonica was also a positive indication of preparing students for higher level math when they reach high school,” Schneider said.
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LASALLE COUNTY
First human case of West Nile virus in 2017 reported County typically has one to two cases reported each year
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Brother and sister medal in recent 5K BY DAVE COOK
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news@tonicanews.com LOSTANT — Having laced up their running shoes for the first time only a few months ago, a Lostant brother and sister have quickly made themselves competitive on the local 5K circuit. John Ricci, 9 and Leah Ricci, 8, began running this summer while attending the Kids’ Running Clinic hosted by the Starved Rock Runners group. “We’re a home-schooling family, so things like
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Leah Ricci, 8, and her brother, John Ricci, 9, started running 5K races this year and have become competitive on the local 5K circuit. The home-schooled siblings’ appetite for running was whetted when they participated in a Kids’ Running Clinic hosted by the Starved Rock Runners group. (Tonica News photo/Dave Cook track aren’t activities they’ll get a choice to do as readily at school like most other kids. The kids and I did our first 5K at the Boo Milby race in August, which is what the clinic trained the kids to do,” Kathy Ricci, John and Leah’s mother, said.
After completing the race, Kathy was told how much fun it was, and that they’d like to continue to race. Their grandmother, as a Halloween gift, sponsored their entry into the recent Santas On The Run 5K held in Spring Valley on Nov. 25.
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While five family members ran the race, including Kathy, 10 year-old sister Annalise, and 12-yearold sister Christine, it was Leah and John who distinguished themselves on the hilly course. Leah, in only her second race, won her age group with a time of 34:33, and John placed second in his age group with a time of 32:27. Overall, they crossed the finish line in 138th and 170th places out of a total of 326 runners.
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OTTAWA — Although it’s late in the year, a lengthy and warm autumn allowed infected mosquitoes additional time to make their presence known. The LaSalle County Health Department recently confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus for 2017. The department reported a resident in their 60’s tested positive for the virus in November. They also reported human cases were previously reported in LaSalle County in 2016 (1), 2014 (1), 2013 (1), 2007 (2), 2006 (1), 2005 (1), 2004 (5), 2003 (1), and 2002 (11) during the late summer and early autumn. Additionally, local mosquitoes and birds also tested positive for the virus during the summer. “Although we’ve experienced much cooler temperatures over the last few weeks, the confirmation of a human case isn’t surprising due to the prolonged warmer temperatures and late frost we experienced this fall,” Chris Pozzi, LaSalle County’s director of environ-
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and build extra time into their schedules. As part of IDOT’s “Winter Weather – Get it Together” campaign, all travelers are encouraged to follow simple rules and tips during the winter months: • Always wear a seat belt. It’s the law in Illinois. • Slow down. Slower speeds, slower accelera-
tion, slower steering and slower braking all are required in winter driving conditions. • Drop it and drive. Put down the handheld devices – it, too, is the law in Illinois. • Don’t crowd the plow. A snowplow operator’s field of vision is restricted. You might see them, but they might not see you.
• Avoid using cruise control in snow and ice. • Watch out for black ice on roads that appear clear but can be treacherous. • Be especially careful approaching intersections, ramps, bridges and shady areas. All are prone to icing. • Do not travel during bad weather unless absolutely necessary. If you do have to make a trip, check
the forecast and make sure someone is aware of your travel route. Consider taking public transportation if it is an option. • Prepare an emergency kit that contains jumper cables, flares or reflectors, windshield washer fluid, a small ice scraper, traction material, blankets, non-perishable food and a first-aid kit.
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the U.S. and are along the migratory routes of birds. In its original range, West Nile virus was prevalent throughout Africa, parts of Europe, the Middle East, West Asia, and Australia. Since its introduction here in 1999, the virus has now become firmly established from Canada to Venezuela. In 2016, Illinois had 154 total cases of West Nile
virus, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Texas had the most of any state with 370 total cases, and across the nation, there were 2,149 infections. West Nile virus is transmitted through the bite of a Culex pipiens mosquito, commonly called a house mosquito, which has acquired the virus by feeding on an infected bird. Common
symptoms include fever, nausea, headache and muscle aches. Symptoms may last from a few days to a few weeks and 80 percent of those infected won’t show any symptoms. However, in rare cases, severe illness, including meningitis, encephalitis, or even death, can occur. People older than 50 and immunocompromised individuals are at high-
er risk for severe illness from the virus. A complete listing of West Nile virus statistics for LaSalle County is available on its website at www.lasallecounty. org. A statewide listing is available at the Illinois Department of Public Health’s website at www.dph.illinois.gov/ topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/westnile-virus/surveillance.
approached the PARCC standards for 2017, an increase from the 34 percent of 2015. The state average during this period has remained level at 28 percent. Twenty-seven percent of Tonica students have met or exceeded the standards, compared to the state’s 34 percent average.
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Average class size in the Tonica district has dropped from the 24 student average in 2014. The current classroom average for Tonica is 15 students, compared to the
state’s average of 20. Tonica students benefit from having PE classes five days a week, compared to the state’s four days. The average per pupil amount for instructional spending at Tonica is $7,022. The state average per pupil is $7,853. The average operational spending per student is $10,953, which is lower than the state average of $12,973. Thirty-seven percent of Tonica students are from low-income families, which is lower than the state average. Sixteen percent of the Tonica student body have disabilities requiring indi-
The average salary for Tonica educators is $40,691, significantly lower than the state average of $64,516. The percentage of teachers returning to the district from year to year at Tonica Grade School is 67.9 percent, lower than the state average of 86.3 percent. Tonica teachers, however, are more likely to be in attendance, with a rate of 82.4 percent being absent 10 days or less during the school year. The state’s
average is 75.3 percent. Regarding Tonica educators, 58.8 percent have a bachelor’s degree and 41.2 percent have their master’s degree. Since 2013, the percentage with their master’s degrees has risen by four percent. Schneider was asked if he’d like to see any changes made to the evaluation process. “One change would be a quicker return on results to allow for more informed adjustments to instruction and learning,” he answered. More information on the district can be found online at www.illinoisreportcard.com.
found out I like to run,” John said. Leah, while she enjoys running, said she doesn’t train that often and usually only goes about a mile because her favorite place to run is during the race. “Just doing it,” she answered when asked what the hardest part of training was. Her brother said he “just likes to run around.” As a soccer player, John
has plenty of opportunity to run around, and he’s also a Cub Scout. Leah gets additional exercise through her time spent dancing. When asked if they were competitive with each other, John said “not really,” but his sister answered with a definitive “yes,” so sibling rivalry may yet help push them toward lower run times.
However, it seems as though they mostly encourage each other, and their goals revolve around beating their personal times, not the other runners. “I want to keep beating my time and run in more races,” John said. Leah, as well as beating her own time, wants to go further. “I want to go one mile longer,” she said.
With the time of the polar vortex nearing, opportunities for 5Ks will be limited during the next few months. The next scheduled race on the Starved Rock Runners’ calendar is the Lori’s Walleye Run 5K on March 24 at Hall High School in Spring Valley. For more information on the group and upcoming races, visit www. starvedrockrunners.org.
Continued from Page 1 The propagation of the virus over the next decade helped highlight that the establishment of pathogens outside their current habitats represents a serious health concern. The largest outbreaks occurred in Greece, Israel, Romania, Russia and
• REPORT CARD Continued from Page 1 From 2015 to the present, the percentage of Tonica Grade School students not meeting the PARCC performance standards has dropped from 15 percent to 11 percent, while the state average has risen from 14 to 16 percent. During the same period, the percentage of those Tonica students who are partially meeting standards has risen from 20 to 26 percent, while the state average is 22 percent. Thirty-seven percent of Tonica students have
• RUNNING Continued from Page 1 “Some of us are more walkers than runners,” Kathy said with a laugh, although it was apparent after the race how proud she was of her medal winners. “We started when our mom signed us up for the clinic, and it helped us get ready for the race. I
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Community Players of Streator announced line-up for 61st season STREATOR — Community Players of Streator Inc. has announced the production lineup for its 61st season. • May 13-19 — “Cry-Baby, the Musical” will be directed by Nik Frig, who just directed “Sister Act, the Musical” at Engle Lane Theatre. “Cry-Baby” is filled with unforgettable songs and a truly unique and fresh story to kick off the season. Based on the cult classic 1990 John Waters film, the energetic juvenile delinquents in “Cry-Baby” will dance their way right into your hearts. In June, Kathy Missel will direct “The Dixie Swim Club.” This comedy focused on the relationships of five Southern women whose friendships began on their college swim team. As
their lives unfold and the years pass, they rely on each other to get through the challenges that life throws at them. Running June 10-16, this hilarious and touching comedy is a tribute to friendships that last forever. “The Producers” takes the stage July 8-14, directed by Tyler Reviglio. This hysterical show with music and lyrics by none other than Mel Brooks skewers Broadway traditions and sets the standard for modern, outrageous in-yourface humor. In 2001, “The Producers” won a record-breaking 10 Tony Awards on Broadway. The children and youth production of “James and the Giant Peach Jr.” will be directed by Cheyenne Sunken. A boy and his insect friends take an amazing journey
across the ocean in this delightful adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl adventure. This lively musical is a lesson about courage and self-discovery, perfect for kids of all ages in this new take on this “masterpeach” of a tale. Production dates are Aug. 5-11. Bill Jankowski will bring the classic “On Golden Pond” to the stage Sept. 9-15. This comedy/ drama is the story of retired couple Ethel and Norman Thayer who spend every summer at their home on Golden Pond. The rocky relationship between father and daughter, the generation gap and the difficulties facing a couple in the twilight years of a long marriage all combine to give us a unique insight into the modern family. This beloved theater classic
is touching, funny and warmly perceptive. The 61st season will conclude with the cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Oct. 7-13. Directed by Samantha Farb, this dark comedy musical is a humorous tribute to the science fiction and horror B movies of the late 1940s to the early 1970s. The show tells the story of a newly engaged couple getting caught in a storm and coming to the home of a mad scientist unveiling his new creation – Rocky Horror! It’s a time warp to close out the season. Season tickets are now on sale starting at just $60 for all six productions. Super Saver season tickets may be purchased online at englelane.org. For more information, visit their website and follow them on Facebook.
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or destination and get real-time road conditions. At any time, motorists can check travel conditions by calling 1-800-452-IDOT (4368) or 1-800-TOLL-FYI. This winter, IDOT has more than 1,700 trucks available for deployment to plow almost 16,000 miles of roads statewide, the equivalent of driving from Springfield to the tip of South America and back. Follow IDOT on Facebook and Twitter for updates on travel throughout the winter.
POLICE REPORTS
Continued from Page 2 • Carry a cell phone and a car charger in case of emergency. • Follow Scott’s Law. Slow down and move over for stopped emergency, construction and maintenance vehicles. • For a list of suggested maintenance for your car, visit the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s winter driving website. Before leaving the
LASALLE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Accident At 5 p.m. on Nov. 28, deputies investigated a single-vehicle accident that occurred on North 2451st Road in Peru Township. A vehicle driven by Ashley Freitag, 28, of Lostant struck a deer in the roadway. There were no injuries or citations.
OBITUARY DALE STRAUGHN OGLESBY — Dale V. Straughn, 80, of rural Oglesby died the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017, in Manor Court Bounce Back of Peru, where he had been a patient for a few days. Dale was born in Vermillion Township on July 4, 1937, to Jesse and Verna (Rose) Straughn. He graduated from Tonica High School and married his high school sweetheart, Carol Joan Walgenbach, in Queen of the Holy Rosary Church in LaSalle on Aug. 24, 1957. He farmed his working life, retiring in 2013. Dale was a past member of the Tonica Telephone Company and Tonica Grade School Board. He enjoyed taking road trips with his wife, collecting toy tractors, reading — especially U.S. history — and spending time with his friends and family, which included going to his grandchildren’s numerous activities. He was a selfless man of integrity and will be deeply missed by his family. Dale is survived by his children, Kathleen (Allan) Milner of Tonica, Susan (John) Bellino of Standard, Jeanine (Jeff) Snell of LaSalle, Duane (Michele) Straughn of Hennepin, Mary Lynn (David) Uitermarkt of Wayne and Brian (Mike Kelly) Straughn of Columbus, Ohio; 15 grandchildren, Bonnie (Jeffrey) Dzik, Kristy Robertson, Tara (Bob) Conard, Kevin Milner, Eric (Jenna) Straughn, Chelsi Straughn, John (Lacey) Bellino, Dr. Andrew Bellino, Michael Bellino, Kayla (Shane) Swords, Jaclyn Snell, Lauren Snell, Shelby Straughn, Kyle (Morgan) Uitermarkt and Kelsey Uitermarkt; 10 great-grandchildren, Hailey, Leah, Carter and Sadie Dzik, Karissa and Brayden Robertson, Jackson Reitz, Lucas and Lacey Straughn, and Avery Conard; and one brother, David (Margaret) Straughn of Hudson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol, on March 8, 2014; one son, Robert Straughn, on June 27, 2001; and three brothers, Donald, Jesse “Dean” and Kenneth Straughn. A Mass of Christian burial was Dec. 4 in Holy Family Catholic Church in Oglesby with the Rev. Gary Blake officiating. Burial was in St. Vincent’s Cemetery in LaSalle. Visitation was Dec. 3 in the Hurst Funeral Home in Tonica. Additional visitation was at the church on Monday before the funeral. Pallbearers were his grandsons. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital or the Tonica Fire and Ambulance Department. Online condolences may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.hurstfuneralhomes.com.
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Witek to speak at IVAC seminar ISP announces roadside safety checks LASALLE
LASALLE — Lt. Jason LoCoco, Illinois State Police District 17 interim commander, announces the ISP will conduct roadside safety checks in LaSalle County during December. The use of roadside safety checks combine a strong sense of public awareness and enforcement in order to save lives of the motoring public, LoCoco said. The ISP has zero tolerance for impaired driving in Illinois. Officers working the detail will be watchful for drivers who are operating vehicles in an unsafe
manner, driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license, transporting open alcoholic beverages, and driving under the influence; safety belt and child restraint use; speeding; distracted driving; and all Illinois vehicle code and criminal violations. Alcohol and drug impairment is a factor in more than 30 percent of all fatal motor vehicle crashes in Illinois, and throughout the United States, nearly 10,000 people die each year because of alcohol-impaired driving.
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ISP District 17’s activity report released LASALLE — Illinois State Police District 17 announced that during October, troopers handled 1,430 calls for service and assistance. Of these calls, 161 were to help motorists whose
vehicles were disabled on area highways. Traffic enforcement activities resulted in 271 drivers arrested for speeding and 98 cited for seat belt violations. Driving under the influ-
ence arrests totaled six. Troopers issued 528 traffic citations and 813 written warnings to motorists during the month. District 17 troopers handled 41 traffic crashes within the three-county
PERU Cookie and bake sale at Zion United Church
PERU — The Zion United Church of Christ will have its annual holiday cookie and bake sale on Friday, Dec. 8, at the church, 1521 Sixth St. in Peru. Numbers will be given out starting at 1 p.m. and the sale will begin at 3 p.m.
German specialties such as lebkuchen, pfeffernusse, cinnamon and almond stars will be sold by the dozen. A large selection of decorated cutouts and other cookies will be sold for $7 per pound. A variety of homemade candy, fudge, Christmas bread and coffee cakes will also be available.
area of LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam counties. There were no fatal crashes handled by District 17 troopers.
PERU — The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development (IVAC) will hold its Business Breakfast Seminar at 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, at Mario’s Maples in Peru. The focus of the seminar will be “401(k) Compliance Issues.” Do not wait for an audit from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to solve your plan’s operational problems. Sponsors should regularly conduct self-reviews of their plan’s operations to fix — and, even better, prevent — problems, sources say. Many plan sponsors who have inadvertently made mistakes in their
401(k) plans, just never had anyone show them how to correctly administer a 401(k), or they have Steve so much on Witek their plate that something inevitably falls through the cracks. Steve Witek of LPL Financial will speak on the importance of retirement planning, employer-sponsored retirement plan options, Department of Labor fiduciary rule update, 401(k) plan compliance issues, 2017 review and 2018 a look ahead.
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The Editorial Page The Tonica News Jim Dunn Editor, General Manager
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Bogus state fee exposes sneaky lawmakers Illinois lawmakers weren’t satisfied when they passed an income tax increase over the governor’s veto. They also snuck in a new fee for collecting local sales taxes. It doesn’t get any sneakier than that.
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ow sneaky can the Illinois General Assembly get? Very sneaky, it seems. The 2 percent collection fee imposed on local units of government that have imposed sales taxes above 6.25 percent is a case in point. This 2 percent collection fee was never around before the state budget package the Legislature approved over Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto this past summer. But some legislators snuck it in to the budget deal to generate even more money for the state. A cool $60 million a year that local governments across Illinois would have ordinarily collected is being siphoned off by those sneaks in Springfield. The justification is that the state must collect the extra sales taxes above and beyond the 6.25 percent that is charged everywhere, so it should be able to grab a chunk for itself. The only trouble is, local governments, like cities and schools, really need the extra sales tax revenue that they went out and persuaded local taxpayers to impose upon themselves through referendums. And now, the state has the gall to sneakily swipe some of that money for itself?! Money that was raised from local taxpayers to make up for money the state held back?! No wonder people from localities have raised a ruckus. No wonder some state politician is trying to portray himself as riding to the rescue. In this case, it is state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, a Chicago Heights Democrat, who is proposing a solution. Rep. DeLuca said the 2 percent collection should be cut in half. Under his proposal, the state would charge only a 1 percent collection fee, and municipalities and schools would get to keep the other 1 percent. Before anyone starts to think this is a good idea, consider the thief who steals $60 from you, but then after you complain loudly, gives $30 of it back. Are you supposed to be thankful and happy to get half your money back? Or are you rightfully upset that the thief still has $30 of your money? DeLuca thinks it’s OK for the state to give back $30 million in sales tax collection fees, and it’s also OK for the state to keep the other $30 million. Folks, this is not a magnanimous gesture. It’s the sneak thief giving back part of the money he swiped and keeping the rest. Here’s a better idea, Rep. DeLuca. Eliminate the collection fee altogether. This is the same government, mind you, that just increased the state income tax on individuals from 3.75 percent to 4.95 percent, and on corporations from 5.25 percent to 7 percent. So a lot more money is rolling into state coffers. Those who lead the Legislature should have been satisfied with that massive infusion of cash, but instead, they had to swipe an additional $60 million a year from local governments with a sneaky new fee. Illinois legislative leaders don’t deserve any awards for honesty, accountability or responsiveness to the will of the people. But when it comes to sneakiness, they win, hands down.
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Are the poor any different today? Social workers and teachers share issues
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year ago, the circus came to my rural county. As a youngster, I loved the circus, so I wanted to make sure every kid had a chance to go. Friends and I put a few bucks together, went to a couple of help-the-poor groups, and asked for names of families who could use our bucks for tickets. Fifteen mothers called back to say they would like the assistance. I remember dropping off the tickets – which cost only $6 for children; we added a little for cotton candy – for several mothers. At their doors, the young women seemed grateful for such little help. At one beat-up home, I could see a boyfriend lounging on the sofa, just as you hear told. Miserable conditions all, and I’m told we probably didn’t reach the most desperate situations. I am still haunted by that little experience, given my wonderful, Norman Rockwell childhood. Of course, we had the poor back then, always will have, certainly in relative terms. But something seems different today. Maybe it’s the easy availability of drugs, which don’t just make life difficult, but destroy lives. I have friends who happen to be school social workers in my mostly white area. I asked them if they could gather a few of their colleagues, sit around a table with me, and tell me how it is. They spilled their guts. One of the larger school districts operates an “alternative school” for troubled, disruptive youngsters. Only one of the 21 students comes from an intact family, the school’s full-time social worker reported. Then the
UNDERSTANDING ILLINOIS Jim Nowlan heart-rending stories started pouring out. The number of homeless kids has grown, they said. Parent(s) are evicted from the area public housing project for failure to come up with the measly $50 monthly rent. Apparently, some parents prefer spending money on cell phones and drugs over food and housing. Some sell their SNAP cards (food stamps) for 50 cents on the dollar. One household, its water turned off for lack of payment, was caught stealing water at night from a neighbor’s outdoor spigot! If you can believe this, a junior high school was holding a “hygiene drive” at a game; people were to bring in soap, deodorant, whatever, because it was a distracting problem at school. The social workers report that some of the youngsters want to work, yet lack transportation to get to the McDonald’s or wherever. I asked around the table: What would the social workers do if they could wave a wand to make life better, more positive for the students who come to them? Provide stable, supportive families; hope; love; a way to get to the motor vehicle, Social Security, mental health offices; a support system. Also, get drugs out of the house; kick the parents in the butts; reduce the hoops to getting services, especially mental health, which is in short supply. The suggestions went on. As one said: The kids who are loved at home come to school to learn; the kids who aren’t loved at home come to school to be loved.
But the teachers lack the time, try though many do to fill the gap. Another suggestion about a topic I don’t yet grasp: Turn off the screens (digital devices). “When I was in school,” one said, “I left my problems at school. Today, kids carry their problems with them 24/7 via devices.” Then there is the bureaucracy, plodding, impersonal and fragmented. Said one: “Sometimes a mother and child have to go to the mental health office three times to fill out forms before they receive services, often months later.” In my book “Fixing Illinois” (2014) – boy, was that a failure – I quote a bureaucrat who declared: “Interagency cooperation is an unnatural act among unwilling partners.” It hardly matters, because the agencies cannot talk to one another by computer about a shared client. In Illinois, they operate with ancient IT systems, though Gov. Rauner is the first governor in a while to make strides to develop “interoperability.” When I last checked the Peoria phonebook, I found nine separate state social service units – mental health, Medicaid, DCFS, rehabilitation, alcoholism, drugs, and more – all with different physical locations. Several often serving the same person. How is a poor Mom to navigate that? I think we need to consider radical reshaping of delivery of social services, from the present centralized model to a decentralized, more personal approach. I would be pleased to receive reader thoughts about all the above.
Note to readers: Jim Nowlan of Toulon can be reached at jnowlan3@gmail.com.
Choose to emphasize the positive things
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hen I scroll through the newsfeed on my Facebook page, I see so much negativity. I see politics and people throwing accusations and allegations. I see people hating and swearing and pointing fingers. Some days, it seems to be all I see. But then I look further. I look beyond the headlines to reality. I come from a small town. I love small town living, and I’ll tell you why. In my 48 years here, I have seen people rise up and band together when there is trouble or distress. I have seen neighbors helping neighbors. I have seen strangers helping strangers. When there is a need, it gets filled. When there is a disaster, it gets handled. When there are tears, there is someone there to dry them. I have seen humanity at its finest here in my little river town. Don’t get me wrong, I have seen some petty junk too. There is always someone who wants to tear people down. There is always some grumpy Gus who can’t stand to be happy, and so they try to drag others down with them. In my family, we used to say about a misspoken word, “You put the em-PHA-sis on the wrong sy-LLA-ble”. When we don’t say a word right, it changes the entire meaning of the word ... of the sentence. In doing so, we can change the meaning of the entire paragraph, or chapter, or even the book. When we don’t look at what is important, and don’t handle it properly, we can turn the tide of everything after that. On Facebook one day (yes, I’m kind of a junkie, but it’s where I draw a lot of inspiration), one of my friends expressed this sentiment: “Just my observation. In all the lit-
COMMENTARY Lori Boekeloo tle towns I’ve been to lately, I have found that all people, no matter what nationality, are getting along just fine. Actually seeming to go out of their way to just be nice. Why in the past few years or so has the news media promoted racism and discontent? I’m just not seeing it anywhere else but the news. Peace and love still reign across the USA!” It got me thinking about my personal experiences and how humanity is not lost. There is a local town that had a businessman who was not Caucasian. In fact, he was Muslim. Now, judging by the media and the current climate of our nation, I would have to say this man should be afraid to walk the streets of his small town, and he would surely fail in his business due to his beliefs. That was not the reality, however. He had owned his business for decades and was a beloved member of the community. When a member of his family fell ill, the town rallied behind him and delivered meals and prayers and support. When he was forced to close his business because of circumstances, dozens of people aided him in packing and clearing his store. He was loved. He was supported. His family was nurtured in a loving environment. When my nephew who has Down syndrome was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 13, people did not turn away. I saw quite the opposite. People ran to his side. There was
a benefit planned that raised more than $35,000 to aid in financing his travels to and from St. Jude for his 3-year chemo protocol. The kid was spoiled rotten with gifts. It was completely overwhelming. Our family couldn’t go anywhere without inquiries about his health, his status. There was genuine concern and compassion around every corner. There were over two dozen people at each of the planning meetings for the benefit, and generous donations of time, money and items to be auctioned on his behalf. There was love and support, not condemnation and discrimination because of his disability or disease. Every day in my local news, I read stories of benefits being planned. I see schools supporting a sick student. I see pleas for clothing and supplies for fire victims. On a bigger scale, when I watch national news and see disasters being reported, I can look beyond the tragedy and see countless stories, told and untold, of humanity at its finest. People step up and take action to make someone’s life better or easier. Aren’t we called to do just that? Aren’t we called to empower and enable and lift up those around us? Aren’t we called to be a shoulder, a supporter, a lover of our fellow man? Aren’t we called to see these things? Aren’t we called to put the em-PHA-sis on the right sy-LLA-ble and make sure the word, sentence, paragraph, chapter and book has a happy ending?’
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.
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Red Ribbon Week poster winners announced
BIRTHS Brecklyn Josephine Immel Justin and Healy (Bane) Immel of Minonk are the parents of a daughter, Brecklyn Josephine, born Nov. 7 at BroMenn Medical Center in Normal. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 20 1/2 inches in length. She was welcomed home by one brother, Dexton Harrison Immel, 3. Maternal grandparents are John and Darlene Bane Jr. of Dana. Paternal grandparents are John “Jack� and Lora Immel of Lostant. Great-grandparents are the late John and Eileen Bane Sr. of Minonk, Chuck Kinsolving and the late Darlene Kinsolving of Rutland; the late Harry and Elizabeth Immel of Granville, and the late Lawrence and Marian Dart of Tonica.
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Red Ribbon Week poster winners at Tonica Grade School include kindergartener Chase Crockett; first-grader Alexis Baker; second-grader Reagan Fundell; third-graders (group) Kaitlyn Miller, Grady Sandor and Zenna Cupples; fourth-graders (group) Lanie Ploch, Laney Senica, Gus Leffelman and Wyatt Kilday; fifth-graders (group) Liv Payne, Maddie Stillwell, Lindsey Marcinkus and Josie Greenwalt; sixth-graders (group) Kelsey Loebach, Liam Zielinski and Ava Lambert; seventh-graders (group) Connor Coons, Leah Anderson, Mallory Freeman, Chance Hank and Liberty Gallik; and eighth-graders, tied, (group 1) Carly Sluder, Justice Stillwell, Erin Gray, Bella Lambert and Cody Anderson; and (group 2) Lily Bermudez, Levi Hallock, Emily Strehl, Ethan Colmane and Alexis Harms.
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Marshall-Putnam Quilter’s Guild will meet Dec. 13 HENRY — The Marshall-Putnam Quilter’s Guild will meet Wednesday, Dec. 13, at the Henry Presbyterian Church. The meeting will start at noon with a potluck; members are asked to bring a dish to share. Silverware and paper products will be provided. After lunch, the group will meet at 1 p.m. with Karen Bailey, Judy
and have it wrapped in a gift bag. The game will be Quilter’s Bingo. If you haven’t yet made your “bingo card,� there’s still time. Directions are in the newsletter. Bring it along with 25 buttons for markers and two fat quarters for prizes. Members should also turn in their quilts for the Community Service collection.
Murphy and Sharon Read sharing ideas for quick Christmas gifts. Those who participated in the Mason Jar Block Exchange should bring their blocks to the meeting, as this is the day to exchange them. The group’s gift exchange will be held after the meeting. To participate, members need to bring a coffee mug with a quilted cozy on it,
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tainers, plus a fairly good size group of dancers this year.� “Jingle All The Way!� returns to the 1940s for a big band radio show segment, a trip to the country, and a rock and roll 1950s holiday. Once again, Santa makes his starring appearance in the show and will lead an audience sing-along. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children 10 and under and free to IVCC students with ID. Tickets are available at the door an hour prior to performance.
mance showcases students, community members, alumni and faculty. Production numbers with the entire cast as well as solos, quartets and comedy make up the 90-minute production that has become an annual event. “From Sinatra and swing to the very funny new song ‘Text Me Merry Christmas,’ we’ve got a little something for everyone,� said Zellmer. “I’m fortunate to have a core of strong featured singers and enter-
IVCH BRIEF Prepared childbirth classes PERU — Illinois Valley Community Hospital’s first 2018 series of prepared childbirth classes for women
in the last trimester of their pregnancy and their partners is set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, in the IVCH office building at 1305 Sixth St. in Peru, one block east of the hospital’s emergency depart-
ment entrance. The next three classes will be Jan. 17, 24 and 31. Although there is no charge to attend, pre-registration is requested by calling 815-7803860.
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-100Announcements 108 • Lost & Found Found 11/27/17. Grey tabby female with pink collar near Silverspoon Avenue in Granville. Please call our office with any information regarding this cat at 815-882-2000.
- 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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- 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 THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LASALLE COUNTY Estate of ) DONALD L. ) SALISBURY, ) Deceased. ) No. 2017-P-249 NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the death of DONALD L. SALISBURY. Letters of office as Independent Administrator were issued on November 22, 2017 to DONNA L. FINNEY whose is address is 215 S. Bloomington Street, Streator, Illinois 61364 and whose attorney is M.G. GULO & ASSOCIATES, LTD., 123 S. Monroe Street, Streator, Illinois 61364. The estate will be administered without Court supervision, unless under Section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, Par. 5/284) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 119 W. Madison Street, Ottawa, Illinois 61350, on or before June 20, 2018, or if mailing or delivery of notice from the representative is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of any claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the estate representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed with the Clerk. Dated this 8th day of December, 2017. Greg Vaccaro, Clerk of the Circuit Court 13th Judicial Circuit, LaSalle County, Illinois Published in the Tonica News Dec. 8, 15 and 22, 2017.
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
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999 • Legal Notices 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 Continued on page 7
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Continued from page 6 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
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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, 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.
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