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Finances tied up in Tonica Sewer plant work ahead of schedule; squad car still for sale By Zachary J. Pratt news@tonicanews.com

TONICA — In Tonica, the check may not be in the mail. The Tonica Village Board learned at its meeting Monday, Dec. 19, developments have diminished the village’s ability to readily utilize its funds. Because of unexpected changes to the village’s accounts, Tonica cannot write checks using a large amount of its funds. To solve this problem, the village plans to move these funds to a local bank. “They changed all our checking accounts into savings accounts,” village treasurer Jessica Bonnell said. “We have a lot of money sitting around. I can’t even

access it.” Some funds allow for checks to be written, but the village needs the ability for these as well. “Those couple accounts, they don’t have that. They used to,” Village President Kevin Sluder said. “They were bought out, and nobody let us know.” Bonnell said either she or Sluder should be able to access the accounts, but a change in her last name has caused difficulties in her interactions with the bank. “It’s an external bank, and they don’t recognize me,” Bonnell said. The village plans to switch its funds to a local bank, from where it will be able to directly write checks. As an added bonus, Tonica would receive higher interest

rates on its money. Bonnell indicated this would net Tonica .4 percent interest on the funds, as opposed to the .01 percent the village currently receives. Also at the meeting, the board heard the cold has slowed construction on Tonica’s new sewer plant, but progress still looks good. Tonica engineer Jack Kusek provided an update on the sewer plant project, explaining that despite the weather, progress is still advancing steadily. Regardless of whether the cold relents any time soon, the weather could soon have a diminished effect on construction. “They’re getting ready to lay the block for the buildings,” Kusek said. “Once they get the blocks and

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Living with Grace

A new business for Tonica? Owner is hoping village’s ordinance can be amended

Tame deer offers chance for gentle interaction

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TONICA — A new business coming into Tonica wants to know if the village would be willing to amend its ordinance to allow operation later on weekdays. A business, described by Village President Kevin Sluder as a restaurant with a bar, is hoping the hours could be extended beyond midnight on weekdays. The Tonica Village Board discussed the issue at its meeting Monday, Dec. 19. The current hours run until midnight Sunday through Thursday and 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. The business owner would like the option to be open until 2 a.m. throughout the week. “He wants the ability, if he could or needed to, to stay open later,” Sluder said. “Doesn’t mean he’s going to utilize them. Doesn’t mean he’s going to be open until two.” The business will run gambling machines, which requires paperwork sent to the state, including the allowed hours of operation. “It’s not about the booze; it’s about the gaming,” trustee Mike Supan said. “It’s all about the gaming.” “That’s big money,” Sluder said. “People go to certain spots and just play the machines.” With the current ordinance, the gaming machines need to shut off once the clocks roll around to a new day. “He can’t use the machines after midnight,” Supan said. “He gets caught, he could lose it.”

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Grace and Deb Moreland both enjoy sharing their special bond with those who visit with the Furry Friends zoo. While it’s more enjoyable to meet her indoors or during warmer months, Grace doesn’t seem to mind the single-digit temperatures we’ve recently been experiencing.

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PRINCETON — While a common site, deer aren’t known for being approachable. The only times you can get close is unfortunately after either hitting them with a vehicle or by successfully hunting them. There is one, however, who is quite friendly. Grace is owned by Deb Moreland of rural Princeton and is part of the mobile menagerie known as the Furry Friends Petting Zoo. For 18 years Furry Friends has travelled throughout the area and allowed people to interact with animals including Grace, a white skunk named Peaches, a Patagonian Cavy, dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, cockatiels, chickens, a chinchilla and many more. Moreland has visited places from anywhere between the Quad Cities and Joliet and from Rockford to Bloomington. During the week she regularly visits nursing homes. “For that I usually take the soft, cuddly things they can hold and enjoy. Going to the nursing homes is, to me, the most rewarding part of the whole thing because it just lights them up,” Moreland said. She’s often told by staff how differently people react during her visits. People who rarely talk, socialize or even smile will eagerly participating in visiting with animals. She also is a common friend at several schools, libraries, town celebrations and other special events including several at Starved Rock State Park. Depending on the loca-

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tion, the zoo’s line-up varies, but Grace is the star of the show, especially during the holiday season. In Granville, where she’s a regular part of the village Christmas celebration, Grace is known among children as a close friend of Santa Claus. Moreland had previously done factory work but didn’t enjoy it. She said the search began for something “to make it worth getting out of bed in the morning.” Once she saw a television program about a children’s hospital being visited by animals, she knew which direction she wanted to take. A life-long animal lover, she began to contact area nursing homes and received enough positive feedback she began scheduling visits with her big dog, little dog, a cockatiel, a cat, a rabbit and a bearded dragon. “Just walking in I began to see smiles and hands reaching out,” she said. As she began to get requests to include different animals, the zoo grew through purchases and adoptions. “Sometimes people get animals and don’t realize how much care is involved, so I’ve taken in quite a few that way,” Moreland said. After speaking with the owner of an area game farm

and hearing you could bottle feed a fawn and have it remain gentle and tame, she decided to try it. She purchased from him the deer that would become known as Grace and brought her home at two days old, weighing only four pounds. “She was all legs and covered in spots, just the cutest little thing and so sweet,” Moreland said. There are several photos of the young, spotted fawn, who is now 10 years-old, being held in the arms of family members or curled up in the grass. She was bottle-fed every four hours with 2 percent cow’s milk. “He was right, she’s a big baby. It’s worked out really well, she’s a good girl. She followed my dogs everywhere and still loves to play with them.” Moreland said. At 6 weeks old Grace began joining the zoo and was an immediate hit. She travels by van and jumps right in. Moreland said, “Everybody, kids and adults, love her and are thrilled to see her. When she was young she could be a little rambunctious, but as she’s gotten older, she’s gotten better every year, and now she’s so gentle and loving.” Grace is registered with the Department of Natural Resources and while capable of jumping a fence, Moreland said she stays close to home and in her yard. She

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trusses up, and the building’s enclosed, they can continue working inside.” Even with the slowed progress, the project is still moving forward ahead of projections. “Things are moving; we’re still probably about a month ahead of schedule,” Kusek said. “We are currently 31.7 percent complete.” Kusek credits the workers’ continued hard work for the smooth progress. Also, Tonica is still looking to sell its old squad car, but potential buyers need to recognize it will not be an instant sale. With buyers dropping their interest rather than waiting

has a small, warm barn available to her, but according to Moreland, she only goes inside in the worst of winter. The day of the interview was cold with a single-digit windchill, yet Grace was comfortable curled up next to the house. “I used to think they were fragile, but they’re actually quite strong and powerful; they’re so well equipped to survive,” Moreland said. “Their hair is incredible for the winter” She said she’s been told by hunters a typical life span of a wild deer in this area is six to nine years because their soft teeth get worn down from eating grain. She also said she’s spoken to another owner of a tame deer, and his is 19 years old because its teeth remain healthy because it eats softer food more closely resembling a deer’s natural diet. “She eats a soft, pelleted food, and she also loves all kinds of fruits and vegetables. She’ll eat melons, zucchini, tomatoes, carrots, kale, spinach, apples, grapes, bananas, peaches and anything else I get from people’s gardens,” she said. No matter where she visits with Grace, people’s reactions are the same. “Everyone always says how much they love just being able to be close to her and touch her,” Moreland said.

From Page 1 To Sluder’s knowledge, the establishment is going to sell breakfast, though perhaps not when the business first opens The business owner wants to open early in the morning for this purpose. “This is very far and few between that we get anything,” Sluder said. He said the business coming in can only mean good things for Tonica. “We gain no matter what,” he said. “The more people he brings into town, the more it’ll spill over to other things.” The business owner would like to be open in March, but with the all the necessary preparations and paperwork, could find the opening pushed back. Sluder indicated a desire for the board to make its decision in January, as that would provide two months for the owner to reach this goal. Also at the meeting, Jim Pozzi of Republic Services stopped by the board meeting to offer his thanks and some holiday cheer. “I want to say thank you,” Pozzi told the board members. “Like I said before, when we were out to get the village, we were going to stay in contact.” Pozzi expressed an appreciation of the village and how it has handled the transition between waste disposal services. He provided the examples of when a resident needs a new cart or if a pickup is missed. “I know you guys have been real good,” he said. “You’re real quick to get a hold of us. If there are questions, please feel free to get a hold of us. Reach out to me; that’s what I’m here for.” The visit concluded as he presented the board with a gift of chocolates and holiday wishes. Sluder says he was pleasantly surprised by the visit. When he saw Pozzi in attendance, he wondered if something had gone wrong. To his memory, the previous waste services provider had never stopped in just to say hello. Tonica hired Republic Services to provide waste removal beginning in May this past year.

for the village board to meet and approve the sale, the board discussed whether it could set a blanket approval for offers over a certain amount; the board concluded it could not. “I’ve got four salvage guys pondering whether they want to buy it by the end of the year,” trustee Mike Supan said. However, the possibility remains their interest could wane before the board can approve the purchase, as happened with a previous bidder. This possibility led to the question of whether the board can pre-approve bids over a certain amount in order to sell immediately to a given offer. “People buy stuff now,” Supan said. “They don’t buy it later; they want it now.”

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Traditionally speaking ... I grew up with a host of traditions. Every holiday held its own set of family customs, and we never varied from those. I’m not kidding when I say NEVER varied. If something kept us from a usual tradition, none of us handled it very well. We were (and clearly I still am) creatures of habit. It’s just how we rolled. When it comes to Christmas, traditions Terri Simon in my youthful life ran amok back then. Nearly COMMENTARY everything we did for those holidays had been done the year previous, and the year previous ... and the year previous. I never remember a new tradition being honored, though as children, we always tried to create something new, something unusual, something exciting. But what was good for my family for umpteen years ... well, it was good enough for us too, and anything new ... well, it was frowned upon with raised eyebrows, usually by my grandfather and my grandmother — who by the way, were the king and queen of traditions. To give you a brief snapshot of our Christmas traditions: • We always bought a Douglas fir for our Christmas tree. • Grandma always gave us an ornament every year with our first initial written inside. • Tinsel on the tree (which had been saved from the previous year and wrapped in newspaper — probably the BCR) was always placed gently on the tree — never thrown like we wanted to do. After Christmas it was wrapped back up in the newspaper to use the next year. • We listened to Mitch Miller what seemed like a million times a day. We knew every word to every song, and we always listened to Grandma sing along with Mitch — off-key and loud. • Grandma and the kids in the family always made her famous sugar cookies on Christmas Eve and decorated them with the most gaudy colors and decorations you can imagine. • We awoke every Christmas morning to the smell of leftover pie crust baking with cinnamon and sugar sprinkled on top. • Christmas dinner was always the same — turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, stuffed celery, cranberry sauce, orange Jell-O salad, scalloped corn, peas, pumpkin pies and rolls. • Christmas presents were always opened at 2 p.m. — no exceptions — after Christmas dinner had been eaten and the dishes had been washed. • After presents had been opened, the bows were saved in a box to reuse them next year. I know some of the bows on our gifts had to have been 20-plus years old. I could go on and on ... but you get the idea. Those traditions were carved into my soul from a very young age. We lived, breathed and died by those traditions, never wavering, never changing. But I remember one particular Christmas morning, when I was absolutely sure there was a Chatty Cathy doll under the tree for me. I was probably 7 or 8, and I had wanted it for a long time. The adults in my world had used the phrase, “Christmas is coming,” way too often, so in my youthful mind, I was sure Chatty Cathy was living in a long box with my name on it under the tree. After checking out our Christmas stockings from Santa, my pleas began with Grandma, as I begged her to change up our Christmas Day routine and allow us to open our presents in the morning. Let me tell you ... I was relentless — begging, pleading, probably throwing in a few tears too, and begging/ pleading some more. For the most part, Grandma ignored me, and then she said something to me that has lived with me for 50-some years. Her words were simple and emphatic: “Terri, we always open our Christmas presents at 2 p.m. It’s a tradition. We aren’t going to change that. You might think it’s a silly rule, but there will come a day when you’ll wish you had all these silly rules back.” That day has come ... What I wouldn’t give for all those traditions of yesteryear to be a part of my life today. The memories are crystal clear, but the actual traditions have long slipped away from my world ... a Douglas fir, Grandma singing along with Mitch, a batch of her Christmas sugar cookies, the smell of cinnamon/sugar pie crust waking me up on Christmas morning ... and even opening our gifts precisely at 2 p.m. What’s my point? I worry today’s families are so busy, so nutty, that traditional Christmas practices are the furthest thing from one’s mind, much less on one’s Christmas agenda. While I think it’s OK to change things up now and then, the future of this holiday isn’t built on what’s under the tree, rather the people and traditions gathered around it. I urge you to embrace your traditions, keeping them close to your heart. Because as Grandma’s words continue to ring in my ears ... “There will come a day.” Hold tight to your traditions — whatever they may be. I have to believe if we all do so, the people and moments from the past will still have a place in our holidays today. Tonica News Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@ tonicanews.com.

Heartfelt and humble thanks for a rewarding year As we approach the end of our first year as the newest community foundation in the state of Illinois, we are thankful for the partnerships we have created, the outstanding board of directors leading the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation, and of course, our many generous donors. In just shy of a year, we have opened 18 funds, including three scholarships, and are exceeding first-year revenue projections by more than 70 percent. You’ll soon be able to visit our website to learn how to create your own fund, contribute to another, and how to make gifts to your own charities of choice. Donations are tax-deductible in accordance with IRS regulations and can soon be made conveniently through our website, www.srccf.org. At the heart of the foundation is the Leadership Fund for Now – an unrestricted fund that will provide for the expenses of the organization’s infrastructure and create a permanent endowment to be used for grant making to non-profit organizations throughout Starved Rock Country. Your gift to the Leadership Fund will join many others to ensure we will be here doing good forever in the community. Give us a call today at 815252-2906 to learn more about the Leadership Fund for Now. The Robert M. Eschbach Legacy Endowment Fund continues to grow. This fund, part of the Impact Ottawa Field of Interest Fund, was established to ensure the continued beautification and economic development of Ottawa. If Ottawa has been a part of your life, be a part of Ottawa, and donate to the Eschbach Legacy Fund. In Princeton, “Flags of Freedom” stand in tribute to the men and women who serve our country. As the fiscal sponsor for Flags of Freedom, SRCCF is accepting donations to support the purchase of new flags and project activities.

Pamela Beckett COMMENTARY This honorable program is deserving of your gift. If the Oakland Cemetery in Princeton has been a part of your family’s history, consider a gift to the new Oakland Cemetery Preservation Fund. Your gift to support the work of a very small but dedicated team of concerned residents is greatly appreciated. In Peru, the Carol and Dick Janko Scholarship for Promising Entrepreneurs has been created to provide a college scholarship to a high school graduate from LaSalle, Putnam, Bureau or Livingston counties. Your contribution to the scholarship fund is welcome and will be part of a lasting tribute to the Janko family and to our community. The TBM Avenger Reunion event was an amazing success last year. More than 10,000 people visited the Illinois Valley Regional Airport. Donations to offset expenses of the May 20, 2017, event, are again being accepted by the SRCCF. This dedicated, free event pays tribute to U.S. veterans. Your gift is especially meaningful. Also honoring our veterans, Zero 4 Heroes will provide a dog or cat from a local shelter to a veteran living with a diagnosis of PTSD. All expenses relative to the adoption of the pet, veterinary care and food will be provided for two years by Zero 4 Heroes. With your help, this fund will provide the companionship of a pet to veterans throughout our community. In Ottawa, a creative new fund, the “Green*Stock*Teen” Fund was established to provide a gift to teens ages 13-19 who may not otherwise receive a holiday gift. The local Red Stocking Fund provides

for children age 12 and under. The new fund, was created by the staff of Lady Di’s in Ottawa, who has provided gifts to area youth for more than 20 years. Donations of teen gifts and monetary contributions to the fund are needed yearround. Graduating seniors in Marseilles and Seneca can apply for The Rising Star Scholarship in early February. This generous scholarship, created by an anonymous donor, will be presented to a student enrolled for the 2017 fall semester at ISU to earn a degree in elementary education. Contributions to support the Rising Star Scholarship are welcome. And finally, the recipient of the Tucker Tillman Award at Marquette Academy in Ottawa will receive a financial award along with the recognition for the first time. A generous gift to establish the award fund has been made by family members of Tucker. You can help to increase the amount of the award by making your own contribution to the fund. So yes, our first year has been good, indeed, and we thank each one of you who has placed your faith and trust in us to own your philanthropy and benefit our community. Our own Women Inspired Network (WIN) and the Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) programs are growing. The opportunities really are endless! On behalf of the board of directors of the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation, our staff, volunteers and all those we serve, best wishes for a wonderful holiday season filled with peace, joy and sharing. Pamela Beckett, president of SRCCF, and the board of directors welcome the opportunity to meet with you, your family or your business. To reach Pamela, or a board member, contact can be made at pamela@srccf.org or by calling 815252-2906.

Pug life No one knows what happens when we die. However, I do know if reincarnation figures into the great beyond, I think I’d be alright being a dog. Not just any dog though, I’d want to live the type of life Petunia, my Pug, is enjoying while I write this. I have three dogs, and they’re all cared for, loved and even spoiled some, as many pets are. But Petunia, as the smallest, enjoys comforts I don’t even get. I am not “king of the castle” or “lord of the manor.” No, I’m closer to the butler. I work to provide for the pleasures of the hairy little lady of the house. Every weekday I leave home to go to work, and weekends tend to be rather busy as well. A day of homebound leisure is a rarity, yet always a goal. This past week I took the necessary steps to make it as likely as possible that I could have a day to do as little as possible. I didn’t want anything special, basically just a day to stay inside, under a warm blanket and in front of a heater. I planned on spending my time reading, napping and watching movies. Of course, I’ll never escape having to walk dogs, but with it cold and snowy outside, they usually take care of things quickly and are generally more interested in getting back inside where it’s warm. My constant companion for the day was always curled up next to me or on my lap, either on or under the blanket and almost always in the midst of a nap. The only time she left my side was when the clothes dryer buzzed. That sound makes

Dave Cook COMMENTARY her run to the basement where she waits to have a warm pile of blankets placed on top of her. She’ll stay there, motionless, as they’re folded one by one. Once the warm laundry was finished, she ran back to join me on the couch and was warmer than ever. It dawned on me that while spending a day in warm, lazy comfort is a special occasion for me, it’s typical for Petunia. She eats well, better than most dogs, and even better than I do at times. Several months ago we began cooking in the crock pot for them. A typical meal is pork roast with potatoes and vegetables. The drawback is now they think all cooking and openings of the refrigerator door is for them. Entitlement doesn’t begin to describe some of her behavior. I’ve had to admit she’s spoiled rotten, and I’m certainly responsible for quite a bit of it. She knows how to wrap me around her little paw and uses her small size to her advantage. It’s hard to resist when she crawls into my arms and rolls over. I’m suddenly holding a swaddled baby with floppy ears and a curly tail. That’s usually followed by a little lick to my nose and a whimper. She’s shown a fondness ... or maybe psychotic obsession is a

better description, for meatballs. Maybe it’s for all ball-shaped food, but meatballs in particular bring out the worst. Usually our dogs are good about waiting for their turn, but sharing has never been one of Petunia’s strengths. She’s chased a dog more than six times her size out of the room and will casually return, so I know she’s ready for the distribution of meatballs. She seems to operate apart from the other dogs, as if their rules don’t apply to her. She’s stubborn, but she’s so assuming it’s hard not to let her have her way. If you try to make her comply with something she doesn’t want to do, she’ll do whatever makes it most difficult for you. If I pick her up to put her in her box and she’d rather stay on the couch, she’ll go completely limp. If I’m trying to put a little sweater on her and she doesn’t want to cooperate, she’ll go completely stiff. Though friendship with her does have it’s benefits. She’s an excellent bed-warmer; I’ve never had to crawl into a cold bed because she’s always under the covers ahead of me. But on Monday morning it becomes all too apparent who’s got the better deal. As I shut the alarm off and slowly get out of bed, the Pugshaped lump in the blanket will rise and move with me. I’ll see her face appear from beneath the covers, but instead of following me on my day, she usually just yawns and goes back to bed before starting her next day of comfort at her leisure. Tonica News Staff Writer Dave Cook can be reached at dcook@ bcrnews.com.

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Adrian Shan graduates from basic training basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Shan is the son of Stephen and Teresa Smith of Lostant, and the husband of Hailey Shan of LaSalle. He is a 2010 graduate of Fieldcrest High School in Minonk. He earned an associate degree in 2015 from Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby.

Representative-elect Jerry Long visited with the seventh- and eighthgrade social studies students at Lostant Grade School on Dec. 8. He shared his goals for his first term as well as the strengths he feels he has as a new representative. He also talked about his reasons for running for political office.

Christmas Eve service in Magnolia MAGNOLIA — Crossroads Community Church in Magnolia will hold a Christmas Eve candlelight service at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24. The church is located in Magnolia at the corner of Route 18 and 89. Pastor Dave Van Laar will conduct the services.

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Stage 212 will present ‘Paws and Princesses’ LASALLE — Stage 212 is helping young people ring in the New Year in style with “Paws and Princesses,” a kid friendly celebration at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, at the theater, 700 First St. in LaSalle. The event will feature appearances by the Paw Patrol and all-new princesses, including Pocahontas, Rapunzel, Tiana, Meg and Belle. Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased online at www.stage212.org or by calling 815-224-3025 and leaving a message. All patrons above the age of 18 months must have a ticket. All children must be properly chaperoned.

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SRCC names Jase Christopher Jury as 2017 ambassador PERU — On Feb. 19, 2013, Renee and Chris Jury welcomed their first child, Jase Christopher Jury, into the world one day before his due date. Although Renee had a challenging pregnancy with constant nausea and weight loss, the birth of Jase was natural and without complications. Jase had some jaundice as an infant, but no major health concerns. “Jase was a healthy, happy baby,” said Renee. “Other than the jaundice and not sleeping much at all for the first eight months, we really had no concerns.” By 18 months old, Jase suddenly began to lose his speech and social skills, and Renee and Chris became concerned. “Out of the blue he stopped saying words and responding to his name, became a very picky eater and became scared of interacting with others,” said Chris. “We knew something was wrong.” Chris and Renee addressed these concerns with Jase’s pediatrician at the time, but were told to come back in six months. “It is common for friends, family members and even doctors in some cases, to dismiss early developmental concerns with responses like, “he will grow out of it, it’s a boy thing, etc.” said Paula Williamson, director of therapy for SRRC. “However, about 1 in 6 children have a developmental delay of some kind and only about half of those seek early intervention services. It is sad how many children are missing out on the benefits of early therapy.” Several months before his third birthday, after constant ear infections and no improvement in his devel-

opment, Renee and Chris decided to seek a second opinion. They brought Jase to Dr. Marchini in Ottawa and Jase was diagnosed with autism. “I worked with Jase in developmental therapy, and he attended our toddler class in Ottawa,” said Kelly Bault, developmental therapist at SRRC. “I visited Jase in his home once a week, and he attended toddler class twice a week. I started noticing improvement in his speech, focus and social skills right away.” The toddler class is offered in Ottawa, Princeton and Peru and is open to all 2 year olds, with and without special needs. Class activities include playing, sharing, art and speech. It is a great opportunity to work on developmental milestones and social skills in a group setting. “Jase had so much fun at the toddler class,” said Renee. “The class definitely prepared him for pre-school and helped with his development so much. From introducing textures, gross motor play, and development and socialization, Jase began to thrive and grow.” Today Jase attends pre-school and is doing extremely well. He is saying over 100 words and is doing much better socially. Therapy and toddler class helped prepare him for preschool and gave him the boost he needed. Recently Jase was diagnosed with Sensorineural Hearing Loss. There is not a cure and his hearing will not improve. There is a small chance he will someday become deaf. He also has special autism glasses that help with his toe/toddler walk. Chris and Renee urge parents to trust their instincts and call SRRC if

they have any concerns at all. “I only wish we would have called SRRC sooner,” said Renee. “It never hurts to get a free evaluation. The earlier you can get help the better. It is amazing what a difference early intervention can make.” Renee and Chris hope that others will take the time to understand autism. “Jase is such a smart boy,” said Renee. “He just learns and communicates in a different way.” Daily life with autism includes a detailed schedule, constant supervision and sometimes unacceptance and cruelty from the outside world. “We took Jase to see a special movie that was for kids with sensory issues,” said Renee. “I was so excited to finally be able to take him to a movie, but unfortunately we were asked to leave because he was too loud. It was heartbreaking. Jase was expressing himself the only way he knows how. I was so excited to find a place where he would be welcomed and so disappointed when he was rejected in that way.” As many parents, Renee and Chris’s biggest fear is that Jase will not function well in life. However, they are hopeful that due to the early help that Jase will be able to be in a typical functioning classroom and eventually find meaningful work and live as independently as possible. Chris and Renee are so thankful to SRRC and especially Ms. Kelly who went above and beyond by sending them information, providing activities for home and being available for questions any time. “SRRC is so much more than a provider of therapy services,” said Renee. “For us, SRRC means hope. Hope that

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Jase has a place where he is accepted, and hope that we are not facing this alone. We are so fortunate to have a local provider of therapy service in our community.” SRRC (formerly Easter Seals LBC) is a non-profit organization that provides speech, physical and development therapy, free screenings, a toddler class, Autism Resource Room and a child care center for children with and without special needs. The organization helps over 500 children per year in LaSalle and Bureau Counties thanks to community support. Please consider making a donation today and helping children

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L-P High School Christmas carolers at IVCH Illinois Valley Community Hospital obstetrics unit nurse Tess Freiburg is flanked by members of the LaSalle-Peru High School choir when they recently visited the hospital to sing Christmas carols to staff and patients. Besides going to the OB unit, the group also visited the 2 South and 3 South nursing units before performing in the lobby near the emergency department and patient access area. Pictured are Isaac Casas (from left), Allison Washkowiak, Marina Flores, Matt Klein, Anna Peters and Jenna Glassman. Aimee Taylor is LP’s choral director.

Ag-econ class will begin Jan. 12 OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College is taking a significant step in building its agriculture program by expanding the curriculum this spring to include a course in agricultural economics. While open to all students, the course is especially designed for fulltime students pursuing either an associate in arts or associate in science degree and planning to transfer to a state univer-

sity’s agriculture program. AGR 1001 meets from 8 to 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Jan. 12. The course covers principles of economics as they apply to agriculture. Topics include production principles and costs, supply and revenue, profit maximization, consumption and demand and more. Students interested in an ag career, may now enroll at IVCC for two years before

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4-H junior leadership conference planned The 2017 Illinois 4-H Junior Leadership Conference for students in grades 7 and 8 will be Feb. 25-26 at the Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center in Bloomington. The Illinois State 4-H Youth Leadership Team has planned workshops

on first aid, robotics, understanding different cultures, animal science, team-building and robotics — all from suggestions made by delegates at the 2016 conference. The Youth Leadership Team members will also be sharing stories on their

own leadership journeys throughout the conference so participants can see the opportunities that are available to all Illinois 4-H members. Local extension offices have information. To register, visit go.illinois.edu/4Hjlc.

’Tis the season for winter storms, high winds, heavy snow and freezing rain. Already in the last two months of 2016, thousands were left without power from California to the Midwest to New England as a result of weather events. How long power failures last depends; you may be without power for a few hours, a few days or longer. “Weather can’t be controlled, but homeowners and businesses need to be aware of the importance of emergency planning before a weather emergency. A family communications plan, a preparedness kit and a portable electrical generator on hand when it will be needed most is a big part of such a plan,” said Dorrance Noonan, CEO of A-iPower, a manufacturer of portable power equipment. “Generators can keep the lights on, food cold, pump water and run essentials such as cell phones, televisions, laptops, sump pumps and well pumps.” Portable generators come in many models with power levels to fit a variety of applications. Noonan advises when choosing a portable generator, homeowners should look for these features: • Enough power. Choose a generator with enough wattage output to power the appliances you’ll need in an emergency. Look for continuous running watts rather than surge wattage ratings. • Sufficient electrical outlets. A portable generator should have enough receptacles for the devices a homeowner wants to run. Models that include a multi-outlet cord offer greater convenience. • Run time. Look for a generator that will run through the night on a single tank of gasoline for greater convenience. • Portability. Choose a generator equipped with wheels and handles. Generator safety When the power goes out, a homeowner’s first thoughts are to get the lights back on as soon as possible. As with any connection to a voltage supply source, caution is urged. Noonan advised when using a portable generator; observe the following important safety rules: • If you have recently purchased a generator or it’s been a while since you’ve used one, reacquaint yourself with generators features and operating instructions. • Never run a generator inside the house or a garage. Running engines give off carbon monoxide fumes, which can be lethal. Think of a portable generator like your car, and run it in a well-ventilated

area, not a closed space where fumes can accumulate. • Install and test battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms and learn to recognize symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning: headache, nausea, dizziness, shortness of breath, weakness and fainting. If you experience any of the above, immediately get outdoors and call 911 for emergency medical attention. • Never back-feed your home’s electrical wiring system by using a cord with two plugs. This can be dangerous to you and your neighbors and deadly to a lineman. Either plug appliances directly into the generator with power cords that are in good condition or have an electrician install a certified transfer switch. • Be careful when refueling the portable generator. It is best to allow it to cool down between fills. Have an emergency preparedness kit ready Although a portable generator can keep your home running during an emergency, there are other things need to be considered when severe weather strikes. Government emergency management offices provide information on what to put in an emergency supply kit. readily accessible, comprised of the following: • Canned foods and a can opener. • A three-to-five day supply of bottled water – at least one gallon per person per day. • Blankets and/or sleeping bags. • First aid supplies. • Batteries for radios and flashlights. • Extra generator fuel and extension cords. • A weather radio to receive emergency information. • An emergency kit in the car containing food, flares, booster cables, maps, tools, a first aid kit and blankets. Top off the tank before the storm hits.

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IN THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LASALLE COUNTY Estate of ) SHIRLEY M. KEEN, ) Deceased. ) No. 2016-P-178 NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the death of SHIRLEY

M. KEEN. Letters of office as Independent Administrator were issued on November 3, 2016 to KENNETH C. DANIELS, 1102 W. Bridge 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. 5/28-

4) 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 27, 2017, 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. Further, notice is hereby given to the UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES of SHIRLEY M. KEEN, deceased that an Estate has been opened for SHIRLEY M. KEEN and KENNETH C. DANIELS was appoint-

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JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, OTTAWA, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER ) OF ARLENE A. ) PERUCCO, ) DECEASED. ) NO. 2016-P-226 PUBLICATION FOR CLAIMS CLAIM NOTICE Estate of ARLENE A. PERUCCO, Deceased. Notice is given of the death of ARLENE A. PERUCCO, of Mendota, Illinois. Letters of office were issued on December 2,

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