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Carroll County Democrat Meeting

The Carroll County Democrats will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 18th at the York Township Library, 1225 W. Street in Thomson, IL. It will start at 7 p.m. Picnic plans will be discussed. If you have any questions, please call Gerald Bork at 815-244-8975.

Babysitting Clinic Offered in Mt. Carroll

The University of Illinois Extension Carroll County Office will be holding a Babysitting Clinic on Friday, March 21, 2014 from 10:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Mt. Carroll Public Library. This is a no school day for the West Carroll School District. Participants will learn the following: Basic Babysitting skills; Activities you can use with children; Basic safety procedures; and How much to charge. The workshop is open to youth grades 6-8th and the cost is $20. Pre-register by March 14 by signing up today at http://web.exttension.illinois.edu/clw/ or by calling the Extension Office at 815-244-9444.

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The voters in Fairhaven Township will be asked to approve a referendum to fund bridge repairs on Tuesday, March 18. Township Superintendent Joe Janssen says the Road & bridge fund will come up short of much-needed funds if it is not approved.

The question posed on the ballot reads, “Shall the present maximum rate of .05% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue on the taxable property of Fairhaven Township for the purpose of constructing or repairing bridges, culverts, drainage structures or grade separations, including approaches thereto, at the joint expense with Carroll County, IL be increased to a maximum rate of .15% on such taxable property for a period not to exceed 10 years?”

Janssen said that currently, based on EAV of $13,000,000, the amount generated for the township is about $6,000 per year. He wants to improve the structures as often as possible, but does not have the funds to do it.

“Fairhaven Township has 8 bridges and about 40 steel tubes and concrete structures that range in size from 3 to 15 feet in diameter,” Janssen said. “With some bridges built in the early 1900’s, and those being built for much smaller farm equipment, many are too narrow, and will need to be replaced at a cost of $400,000 to $500,000 each. They are simply outdated, but we got our money’s worth.

“With the Cost Share arrangement with Carroll County, my share will be $200,000. But if I don’t have enough money in the fund for the work, the County can’t help.”

Janssen added that the County distributes Motor Fuel Tax funds received from the State of Illinois to the 10 townships in Carroll County. The Special Bridge Fund would be built up, generating funds that would be used for cost share with the County.

“This fund can only be used for repairing or replacing bridges and culverts,” Janssen said. “Culvert work ranges between $10,000 and $100,000 each.”

Janssen knows that a tax increase request is a tough order these days. “But the township form of government is the most efficient form of government that there is, especially in this state. We do not spend what we don’t have. In this case, there is a great need to improve our bridges. I ask for your help.”

BRAC Announces RAB Vacancy, Savanna Army Depot

The Savanna Army Depot Activity Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) is a body of 12 local community members and 3 government representatives from the Army, US EPA, and Illinois EPA. Its purpose is to advise the depot BRAC Cleanup Team (BCT) on cleanup initiatives based upon the opinions they hear in their respective communities. The Board is currently looking to fill one vacancy.

If you are a citizen interested in being involved with the cleanup of the Savanna Army Depot Activity, the RAB leadership encourages you to apply. The board will review applications with the successful candidate being recommended to the depot commander’s representative for appointment. All applications will be maintained in a pool for future consideration. RAB community members serve on a volunteer basis and usually dedicate less than 4 hours per month to RAB activities.

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The Highland Community College Beta Delta Chapter of the Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society was chartered in 2013. Second-year traditional and online nursing students were selected to participate based on outstanding academic achievement and professional behavior in the nursing program.

On Tuesday, Feb. 25, sixteen nursing students were the first to be inducted into the Alpha Delta Nu Beta Chapter, where they were pinned and given a certificate.

“Students were invited to be part of the nursing honor society based on their first year grades,” said Maggie White, nursing faculty and advisor for Alpha Delta Nu. “Being a part

of this chapter is another way to recognize extraordinary students and honor them for their hard work. It will help each of them stand out on their resume. These students have performed a vital service to their community.”

Traditional students honored were: Elena Rodriguez, Miranda Frazier, Kassandra Wells, Carrie Clark, Jennifer Lillie, Laura Olson, Cassandra White and Dana Workman. Online program students inducted were: Kirk Meyer, Brandon Mills, Nickole Butler, Kyle Benning, Leanne Grahame, Jacinda Johnson, Tracy Melges and Laurie Swartz.

Inductees must have a 3.0 GPA or better in all nursing classes, which is 86 percent in the nursing curriculum. Students were

required to actively participate in service projects that were in keeping with the objective of the Nursing Honor Society. At Highland three projects were completed: education regarding Pertussis (commonly called whooping cough) and the Tdap immunization, which is a vaccine that protects against three potentially life-threatening bacterial diseases: tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough at Northwest Illinois Community Action Agency’s Golden Meals program and Heritage Woods assisted living facility. The third group performed hand washing demons t ra t ions , p rac t ice and education at the YMCA Children’s Center on the HCC campus.

In the Service

Air Force Airman Elizabeth F. Conroy graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Conroy is the daughter of Tracy Conroy of Savanna and niece of Donna Reiss of Somonauk. She is a 2013 graduate of West Carroll High School, Savanna.

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Over the last five weeks I have had the opportunity to speak with local groups and individuals about the 1% School Facilities Tax. All three Carroll County Boards of Education approved placing the issue on the March 18th ballot.

If approved, Carroll County will collect revenues from a 1% tax on sales, and distribute the funds to the Chadwick-Milledgeville, Eastland and West Carroll School districts on a per student basis. The funds will be restricted to use for specific purposes only, including the acquisition, development, construction, reconstruction, rehabili tation, improvement, financing and installation of facilities projects. The funds can also be used to pay for outstanding bonds sold for facility construction, or to make payments on new bonds sold for the purpose of making capital improvements.

To calculate the cost to you or your family, simply estimate how much you spend in the county each year. Add $10.00 for every $1,000.00 spent. Remember as you do that many things are NOT taxed. For example:

· Titled or registered tangible personal property (cars, trucks, ATVs, farm equipment, aircraft, trailers, watercrafts, mobile homes)

· Qualifying food (groceries), drugs, medical supplies

· Farm purchases not subject to sales tax: fertilizer and seed

It is important to consider also the costs of continuing without a 1% sales tax. The Eastland Board of Education recently sold $140,000 in Working Cash bonds to help finance the repair and replacement of the flat roof at Eastland Jr/Sr High School. Consequently, property taxes will increase to make payments on these

bonds. Had the 1% sales tax been in place at the time of this work, the district could have paid for the project outright, without bonding or increasing property taxes, at the actual cost of the project, without paying any interest.

Eastland has been fortunate to have completed many facility improvements over the past 15 years, but it is important to remember that the voters approved selling bonds to construct additions to old buildings, NOT to construct a new building. Consequently, we are using areas of our facilities in Shannon and Lanark that were constructed in 1927, 1952, 1958 and the 1970’s. The construction of additions onto old buildings means that the district has committed to using these spaces for the foreseeable future. Because of their ages, these spaces will require upgrades, repairs and improvements over time.

All evidence indicates that local governments are more effective than our state and federal governments at not spending money they do not have. This is why local control works. At the same time, when prudent investments are ignored in the name of fiscal responsibility, the effects of deferred maintenance and improvements can be just as negative over time. Old school buildings typically are not air-conditioned and lack adequate air exchange. Many are inefficient in their use of energy, or have accessibility issues for the elderly or those with physical disabilities. Some go for decades without modernizing or remodeling to improve safety.

We know with relative certainty what will happen after the vote on March 18th, either way. If the sales tax passes, we will all pay 1% more for the products we purchase in the county. The people who visit our county will also pay 1% more for purchases they make. The schools

will enjoy a new revenue stream that will be used to improve facilities. In the future, if it passes, the schools in the county will look different because the new revenues can only be used to make facility improvements. If the sales tax fails, none of us will have to pay an extra 1% for goods we purchase in Carroll County. Visitors to our county also will not have to pay an extra 1%.

In the future, if it fails, the schools will look mostly the same as they currently do – only older. Districts will make only those facility improvements that they are compelled to make, and few or none of the improvements that might improve eff iciencies for future generations of taxpayers. And when the districts make those improvements that they have no choice but to make, they will do so through increases in property taxes.

Mark Hansen, SuperintendentEastland CUSD #308

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Voters will have an opportunity to shape the future of education in all county school districts. Our vote will demonstrate the importance we place on education and will be a “window” for prospective residents to see through when determining where they will live and choose to educate their children.

We all hear the word “tax” and shudder at the prospect of what we see as an additional burden on us as individuals and families. The proposed County School Facility Tax serves as an alternative to increased property tax and offers an opportunity to share the local responsibility to provide education with all who pass through Carroll County purchasing taxable goods or services. It provides a guaranteed revenue stream for our struggling school districts.

The proposed tax is in place in 18 Illinois counties, on the ballot in 16 more, and in place in all of Iowa. It is no secret that the state of Illinois is in financial chaos and regularly does not meet its constitutionally mandated financial obligations. It is through this failure to meet their financial obligations that our local school districts and others across the state find themselves in dire financial straits. West Carroll alone has lost more than $750,000 in General State Aid owed to them in the past two years and expects to lose more than $1,000,000 over three years.

What will be taxed under this proposal? NOT cars, trucks, boats, ATV’s, drugs (including over-the-counter), groceries, farm equipment and parts, or farm inputs. It only adds a one per cent sales tax on everything the county already taxes, but does not impose any tax on goods

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It is always a pleasure visiting with constituents and this past week quite a few stopped by my Springfield office during session. The first group of friends were from A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois. For those of you that are not aware of this fine organization, their mission is dedicated to preserving the rights of all motorcyclists and ATV riders. They encourage their members to become involved in the legislative and political processes, which includes visits to their legislators and hosting a legislative reception. Dennis Yeager, Bethany Buisker, Elizabeth Winters, and Amanda Reising were among those from Northern Illinois and are very active in support of A.B.A.T.E. You can learn more about them at www.niabate.com.

The next group of friends were from the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and included John Groh, Lindsay Arellano, and Bridget French. Also joining them was Diane Bausman from the Blackhawk Waterways Convention & Visitors Bureau. Blackhawk Waterways promotes tourism in Carroll, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside Counties. Tourism is a vital industry in northwest Illinois and I enjoy sitting on the Tourism and Conventions Committee of the Illinois House.

Wednesday was also Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day (I.G.O.L.D.) and several thousand members attended events at the Capitol as well as visiting their legislators in support of gun owner rights in Illinois. I enjoyed meeting with Wes Block, Jim Luning, Chuck Bridgeland, Don Hart, and Brandon & Amber Miller. Also stopping by were Brian Toepfer, Ron Conkey, Kevin Davis, Mark & Kelli Metzler, and Ryan Weber.

On Thursday, the day began with an Illinois Agricultural Legislative Meeting and visits from the Scales Mound FFA group with Ag Instructor Lisa Oellerich and FFA students

Nicole Pavino, Hannah Wienen, Claire Conrad, and Morgan Cocagne. Also visiting were Illinois Agri Women Shirley Bartelt and Beverly Coffman. Agriculture and Agri-Business is a vital industry to this region and the state and sitting on the Agriculture & Conservation Committee is extremely important to me.

Many citizens from the 89th District have visited my office in Springfield since I have been sworn in and I do not get to mention everyone. I apologize if I missed mentioning someone else from this week’s visits. I also want you to know it is a distinct honor and privilege representing you in the General Assembly, and I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and visit. As I write this week I would like to encourage you to come to Springfield and tour the Capitol and see your legislature in action, as well as visiting the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and many other historic sites. I am sure it will be a memorable experience.

Lastly, early voting has begun and you can vote during the business day at your County Clerk’s Office in each of the six counties I represent. Please take the time to vote. It is important to the future of our state.

I am also reminded of a quote by Jeff Miller: “According to the U.S. Census, the most common reason people give for not voting is that they were too busy or had conflicting work or school schedules.” And remember with early voting you can even vote on Saturday during the day, so there is no excuse not to vote.

As always, you can reach me or Sally at 815/232-0774 or e-mail us at repstewart@gmail.com. You can also visit my website at www.repbrianstewart.com or on Facebook.

or services not already taxed. A $30 dinner out will cost an additional 30 cents; an $800 recliner chair will cost an additional 8 dollars; a $4 dollar hot fudge sundae will cost an additional 4 cents.

Revenue from the implementation of the County School Facility Tax can only be used for facility purposes, NOT salaries, operating costs, furniture or fixtures, buses or any other moveable equipment. This

revenue can be used to replace a roof, purchase a new boiler, install security equipment (prevent intrusion), pave a parking lot, install technology infrastructure, and retire or abate existing bonds. West Carroll could expect to receive over $500,000 annually to be used for the purposes identified above.

As informed voters, you must decide if funding for school facilities will be borne strictly by property

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owners or whether you wish to share it with non-residents passing through, workers who will come to Carroll County to prepare the Thomson Correctional Facility for opening, and those soon to be 1100 employees of that facility who will purchase goods and services on a daily basis. You must decide if you wish to avoid or delay future property tax increases, as that is the only avenue remaining for school districts to fund their facility needs. You must show those contemplating moving to Carroll County upon opening of the Thomson Correctional Facility how our citizens view the importance of education.

Sincerely,Bev KilpatrickMt. Carroll

Vote for the 1% :HSLZ�;H_

On Monday march 18th the people of Carroll county will be voting on a 1% sales tax increase, to help pay for maintaining and/or improving the buildings and grounds for our Carroll county schools.

Over the past 7 years the West Carroll Board of Education has cut the school systems total budget by 3.7 million dollars - due mainly to a lack of state funding.

My name is Mark Klein-I have been a member of the West Carroll School Board for 2 years.

Why am I telling you this? Because I want you (the people of West Carroll schools) to be able to answer the question! What will happen to the West Carroll schools if we vote no? This sounds crazy but it is true, in two years:

There will be no sports to watch.There will be no music to hear.There will be no art to appreciate.There will be no agriculture to

grow.Basically the only classes that will

be taught are math, science, English and reading. (The basics)

When you go to vote and you see the question: Shall a retailer’s occupation tax and a service occupation tax (commonly referred to as a Sales Tax) be imposed in Carroll County at a rate of 1% to be used exclusively for school facility purposes?

X YESMark KleinSavanna

Support Rutherford for Governor

During the ten years I had the opportunity to serve Northwest Illinois as State Representative in Springfield, I worked with three of

the Republican candidates running for Governor of Illinois in the March 18th primary election.

All three worked hard to represent the citizens of Illinois and make Illinois a better place to live.

Dan Rutherford, who served as State Representative, State Senator, and now Treasurer of the state of Illinois, has the leadership and most experience to best serve the State of Illinois as our next Governor.

Dan recently spent a day in Nor thwes t I l l ino is tour ing agricultural businesses, family farms and livestock facilities to see, hands on, the importance of agriculture in the economic development of Illinois. At a family farm, he personally experienced what is involved in milking a cow.

Dan Rutherford and his running mate, Lt. Governor, Steve Kim, understand that growing our economy through jobs and a prof itable agriculture, we can make Illinois a state to be proud of.

I hope you will join me in the Republican Primary for Governor, and vote for Dan Rutherford.

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To the Citizens of District H

My name is Larry Jogerst and until now, I’ve never ran for public office before. After thinking and praying about it, l feel a need to step up and run for the Stephenson County Board and help get this county moving in the right direction again. Many decisions in all levels of government are being made without understanding both the short term and long term implications of those decisions. Because of those type of decisions, our county board debt is still the same as it was in 2002 at $11.8 Million dollars, that is not something to be proud of.

If I thought my opponent, was doing a good job, I would not be running. He has voted to raise property taxes again and also added 3% to last year’s budget without a line by line review. He submitted a refinancing of bonds without reading the details first, the list is much larger than this. Business as usual needs to stop, because when your in a debt hole, stop digging! Therefore, I will not take any salary from the county.

I’ve worked for over 30 years at Danfoss Power Solutions in Freeport and my current position is Sr. Process Engineer. During this time, my motto has become “In God I trust, all others bring data”. Too many issues are voted on without “all” the data being available and without enough time to understand it. I’m not against spending money if all the data says it’s the right thing to do. Then when

it’s time to spend, buy the best value instead of buying it twice.

Ronald Reagan said it better than I can: Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s children, what it was once like in the United States where men were once free.

Please go out and vote on March 18th, many men and women have died for that right.

I thank you for your time and I look forward to working hard for the great people of this county.

Larry JogerstLena, IL

*644,5;(9@Restructuring the Department of +LMLUZL!�-PZJHS�Responsibility and Strategy, Too?By Dr. Samuel Stanton

Recently, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel delivered the 2015 Department of Defense budget. Hagel’s budget proposes cuts to the number of personnel on active duty in the Army as well as the elimination of certain weapons systems. Unfortunately, criticisms of the proposal have been directed more at the current administration than at the overriding issues of U.S. security and fiscal reality.

As soon as Hegel’s proposal was made public, complaints began rolling in. The objections seem to center around two of the proposals: cutting the Army to about 440,000 active duty personnel and cutting aging weapons systems. The cuts would bring the active duty Army numbers close to pre-WWII levels. Here, it is important to note that the Air Force was part of the Army until 1947, which means that the number 440,000 is actually almost twice as large as the ground force of the Army in 1940. Also notable is that Hegel’s proposed cut represents only 125,000 active duty personnel from a total force structure (active, reserve, guard) of over 1 million. In

comparison to the Army’s numbers today versus 1940, the Marine Corps remains about 10 times larger than it was in 1940.

The second chief complaint is the proposal to retire the entire fleet of the A-10 aircraft. Certainly, the A-10 is impressive to watch as it is respected for its ability to take out tanks. The A-10 entered service in the early 1970s and has not been produced for years. In fact, the Air Force tried to give the A-10 to the Army about 20 years ago. The Army refused to take it unless the Air Force threw in the cost for upkeep on this high-maintenance Cold War relic. The A-10 exists today because it gives visibly rewarding performances in air shows, not because it is a necessity for close-air support of ground troops.

I respectfully disagree with the criticisms being launched at the proposed cuts to the DoD budget. Cutting troops and antiquated weapons systems does not represent a threat to the United States on two grounds: fiscal responsibility and grand strategy.

In defending the proposed cuts it is important to talk reality, fiscal reality. The DoD, through regular budgetary spending and contingency spending, spent over $610 billion in 2013. This represented about 17 percent of the U.S. government’s total spending. Estimates are that personnel costs (pay, benefits, retirement, uniforms, food, and housing) account for nearly 70 percent of the cost of military spending in the U.S. Logically, if the goal is to reduce military spending, the reduction of military personnel is a great place to start. Fiscal responsibility means we cut everything except absolute necessity

and required debt payments. To illustrate, let’s take a look at our own families:

Can we be more fiscally responsible in our own budgets? Sure, I bet most of us can. In our house we certainly don’t quit feeding the kids, but do I have to feed them by trips to the steakhouse, fast food, or expensive take out? Or can I go to the store and buy groceries to make a cheaper meal at home? This idea is the same within the DoD. The same required services from government can be provided without spending more money in many areas, and particularly in the area of national defense.

When it is time to think about tough cuts and fiscal responsibility, we should ask: Why does the military exist in our society? Arguably, based on the ideas of the Founding Fathers, the military exists to help provide common defense and promote general welfare. The country’s first major military expenditure was on naval forces—necessary to protect and promote commerce and useful for the protection against possible force. As modernization of government systems and economic life progressed in the 1800s and early 1900s, militaries began to take on the additional role of protecting favorable balances of power for governments competing to be the most prevailing in the world.

By fortune, and proper use of force (both economic and military), the U.S. emerged from WWII as one of the major powers in the world lasting through the Cold War and into the late 1990s. During this time, the balance of power was most advantageous to the U.S. The question then becomes

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about strategy. What strategy should have been chosen at that point in time for survival and maintenance of this advantageous balance of power? How should have the U.S. prepared to face future challenges to the balance of power? These questions should have been answered as the new century dawned, but they were not. Instead of choosing a strategy, the U.S. chose to use force to solve the situations it faced, which in turn had adverse effects on the security and power of the nation.

Today, it is quite possible that reduction of the force structure (less on active duty) and removal of weapons systems (retiring the fleet of A-10s) will make us look at these questions realistically in terms of what can be accomplished with a force and strategy that is shaped in part by being fiscally responsible.

Fiscally responsible force. I like the sound of that.— Dr. Samuel S. Stanton, Jr. is an associate professor of political science at Grove City College and a contributor to The Center for Vision & Values.

.One Man’s OpinionBy Jim Sacia

There are not many people that I respect more than former Freeport Mayor Dick Weis. His contributions to the Freeport area are legendary and no number of accolades is adequate. Dick is my friend and I enjoy his and Sandy’s company. I seldom agree with Dick politically but that’s what makes America great. We can agree to disagree.

In a recent editorial Dick questioned those who disagree with President Obama – he questioned if it was the color of his skin or his foreign sounding name. Surely my friend Dick Weis could not honestly

believe that is the reason we disagree with President Obama.

Could it be that we philosophically disagree with the President in much the same way that Dick Weis disagreed with former President Bush?

My reasons began while serving with Mr. Obama in the Illinois Legislature. Then State Senator Obama voted “present” 129 times. You will never anger your constituents if you don’t take the hard yes or no votes required of a legislator. I found it totally unacceptable.

I have the greatest respect for the Office of the President of the United States. I, like many, simply feel that our President is leading us on an unacceptable path. I, like many, believe in a strong military. Former President Reagan’s belief in “peace through strength” truly resonates with me and many others.

I believe in compassion to all and entitlements to those who deserve them and have a legitimate need. Our entitlement system under President Obama has grown to what many of us believe is completely out of hand.

I strongly support a capitalistic system where anyone willing to pull themselves up can do just that.

The Affordable Care Act or “Obama Care” is proving itself to be just the opposite – the “unaffordable care act”

I, like many, believe that President Obama is very socialistic. Socialism, throughout history, has proven itself to be a dismal failure.

President Obama states that there is “No Debate” that climate change for a large part is man-made. Patrick Moore, the co-founder of Greenpeace, and certainly an authority, disagrees and states there is no such conclusive evidence.

I deeply respect you Dick. There is just no way that I can board the “Obama Train.”

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SPRINGFIELD – This week, House Speaker Mike Madigan announced legislation to offer money for the construction of a Barack Obama Presidential Library somewhere in Chicago. Illinois, New York and Hawaii are vying to be the home of the library.

Illinois, of course, is his adoptive state, Hawaii his home state and New York City is where he did his undergraduate studies.

Every president since Herbert Hoover has been the beneficiary of one of these taxpayer-supported institutions run by the National Archives. But as the decades have marched on, they have progressively become more grandiose.

For example, George W. Bush opened his presidential library last year in Dallas at a cost of $300 million.

Frankly, these “libraries” are becoming costly, self-aggrandizing monuments to already inflated egos. While they purport to be about “history” and are run by the National Archives, they are really about burnishing the image of someone who has already been honored with the most powerful job in the world.

And Madigan wants Illinois to pledge $100 million toward the construction of Obama’s library. The state can’t pay its bills on time, pensions are grossly underfunded, basic state services are being cut and he wants to spend $100 million to build a shrine to a politician?Come on, Mike.

Years ago, I visited Lyndon Baines Johnson’s library in Austin, Texas. The exhibits said little about the man’s flawed foreign policy decisions in Vietnam or the societal problems that have come from his expansion of the welfare state.

Richard Nixon’s library has been criticized for downplaying

Watergate. Bill Clinton’s library barely mentions Monica Lewinsky.

We shouldn’t be surprised. These facilities have increasingly become tabernacles glorifying presidencies rather than merely places of scholarship.

Originally, Dwight Eisenhower envisioned these facilities as mere repositories for the paperwork that accumulates during a presidency. But they have morphed into something quite different.

The Chicago Tribune reported this week that the Obama Library could cost $500 million. Plans are already underway to build it – and he’s not even out of office.

By comparison – Abraham Lincoln had been dead 140 years before a presidential library was opened in his honor. Richard Nixon built his library in 1990 for $25 million – entirely with private dollars. That would be the equivalent of $44 million today.

That should be the model for how all of these libraries are built.

Committee and IEA take aim at charter schools

Are lawmakers trying to close the book on new charter schools?

That’s what some fear after an Illinois House Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education vote on Wednesday. The bill, introduced by Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia, D-Aurora, would give final say for a new charter school to local voters rather than the Illinois Charter School Commission.

State Rep. Michael Unes, R-Pekin, cast the only dissenting vote. The current structure, he says, is a process dictated by the General Assembly and is working well. The professional comprehensive review is also important for holding school boards accountable in approving or denying proposed charter schools.

Charter schools receive public funding but operate with more independence than other public schools. Students may be drawn from across a district rather than a

specific neighborhood. Faculty at charter schools can join unions but often choose not to.

Currently, if a local school board rejects a proposed charter school, the decision can be appealed to the commission. Under the bill approved by committee Wednesday, a commission decision to OK a new charter would be subject to a public vote in the school district in question.

Read more on the misguided fight against charter schools at Ilnews.org.

CPS reform bill faces bleak future

State Senate Republicans on Thursday called for a vote to eliminate a state grant to the Chicago Public Schools, citing reports of fraud aimed at boosting funding. Lawmakers pointed to the Chicago Board of Education Inspector General’s 2013 report detailing waste, fraud, mismanagement and abuse within CPS.

The report cites cases where Chicago officials enrolled fake students to gain additional funding and staff positions, including that of an assistant principal.

“It shouldn’t matter where you go to school. Every school kid should be treated the same,” said state Sen. Chapin Rose, R-Champaign.

According to Rose, the state owes $500 million in backlogged payments to schools across the state, even as CPS receives $230 million annually in additional block grant funding that other school districts are not eligible for.

Sen. Pamela Althoff, R-McHenry, introduced a bill in November that would eliminate this perk for Chicago schools, forcing CPS to qualify for funds like every other district.

“Unfortunately, it’s been sent to the education subcommittee, which is where all bills go to die,” she said.

—Jes Greene

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Lawmakers said the report from the Chicago Board of Education’s Office of the Inspector General (www.cps.edu/About_CPS/Departments/Documents/OIG_FY_2013_Annu-alReport.pdf) raises concerns that downstate and suburban school districts are being penalized. That is because scarce education dollars are wasted, while the current allocation system allows Chicago schools to make an end-run around the for-mulas that all other school districts fall under.

Some of the problems uncovered in the report included cases where “ghost students” were added to inflate a high school’s enrollment numbers and gain funding for added positions, travel expenses were falsified, fraudu-lent free-lunch and reduced-lunch program applications were submitted, and residency rules were violated.

Fraud within the free-lunch pro-gram is especially offensive because at the same time that was happening, other schools across Illinois are owed more than $500 million in backlogged bills, including bills for free-lunch and reduced-lunch programs. Bipartisan committee said to end special Chicago grant

For many lawmakers, the report simply underscored the need to adopt a bipartisan recommendation to end the special grant allocations for Chi-cago schools and bring all schools under a single formula.

The Chicago Public Schools block grant awarded Chicago schools $477 million for the 2012-2013 academic year—nearly double what they would have received if they were reimbursed the same way as other schools across the state. If the same funding formula was used, Chicago schools would have only received $252 million.

Earlier this year, a bipartisan Education Funding Advisory Com-mittee recommended eliminating the Chicago Public Schools block grant and requiring city schools to qualify for funding like all other districts.

Concealed-carry permits in the mail

As nearly 3,000 sports and gun enthusiasts converged on the Capitol March 5 for their annual lobby day, it was with the knowledge that Illinois had finally joined 49 other states in authorizing its citizens to carry con-cealed handguns in public.

Indeed, more than 5,000 con-cealed-carry permits had been mailed out by the end of February.

The Illinois State Rifle Association (www.isra.org/) sponsors the Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD) each year, encouraging gun owners to lobby their representatives in the Senate and House of Representa-tives for pro-Second Amendment legislation.

-\[\YL�-HYTLYZ�=PZP[On March 6, the state Capitol

hosted hundreds of Future Farmers of America (FFA) members from across Illinois who were in Spring-field for the annual Illinois Ag/FFA Legislative Day.

The Senate paused briefly to welcome State FFA president Sam Detwiler of rural Flanagan, along with other members of the FFA who were visiting.

Bills approved, sent to HouseThe Senate approved and sent to

the House several dozen measures during the week ending March 7. A full list can be found on the Senate Action Page (www.senategop.state.il.us/AbouttheSenate/SenateAction.aspx) of the Senate Republican Web site. Listed below are some of the more notable measures.

Proof of License Plate Renewal (SB 2802): Allows a printed receipt of an online license plate renewal to be used as proof of renewal until the physical sticker is received in the mail.

Prevailing wage (SB 2648): Requires the Department of Labor to go through Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and publish rules when it interprets the Prevailing Wage Act. The Quinn Administration

has been circumventing the regular rulemaking process that allows for public notice and review before implementing new rules.

GED Cost Savings (SB 2729): Changes references in state statutes from “General Educational Develop-ment” (GED) test to “high school equivalency.” The GED test owner has contracted with a private com-pany to administer GED tests, with a significant increase in the cost. This legislation changes state refer-ences to GED to a generic reference of high school equivalency, so that as competing tests are developed, it will be easier for Illinois to use a less costly test.

Drones (SB 2937): Prohibits a law enforcement agency from using a drone owned by a private third party to acquire information (with certain exceptions). An amendment allows the use of a drone without a search warrant, if law enforcement is using a drone during a disaster or public health emergency (flood, tornado, earthquake, etc.). It does not require an official declaration of a disaster or public health emergency prior to use.

Off Highway Vehicle Stamp (SB 2633): Sets a new price of $10 for ATV Usage Stamps for vehicles with engine capacities of 75 cubic centi-meters and below. Current law is $15 for all Usage Stamps, and this price would be kept in place for vehicles with an engine capacity exceeding 75ccs. Exemptions for the stamp includes vehicles for business use, golf carts, vehicles used by people with disabilities, vehicles used only at commercial riding parks, and vehicles used at sanctioned competitions.

Extending Probation (SB 3074): Allows a court to extend a defendant’s term of probation or conditional discharge that was concurrent to, consecutive to, or otherwise inter-rupted by a prison term, if needed to provide additional time to complete an order of restitution.

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Tri-County Economic Development Alliance (TCEDA) is honored to announce that Richard Longworth will be the keynote speaker for its Conference and Annual Meeting on March 20 from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Chestnut Mountain Resort in Galena, IL. Longworth, author of the book Caught in the Middle: America’s Heartland in the Age of Globalism, also hosts the blog, “The Midwesterner” at blog.globalmidwest.org.

Longworth, an Iowa native, graduated from Northwestern and won NU’s Alumni Merit Award in 2000. He was a Nieman Fellow at Harvard, won the Overseas Press Club award twice for a series on globalization and the U.N., and was twice a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, in 1980 and 2003. He also has won every major national award for economic reporting, plus the Lowell Thomas Award for a story on a camel trek through the Sahara Desert. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations in New York and has been a speaker at the Davos conferences for five years.

Longworth is currently a senior fellow at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. He joined the Council in 2003 as executive director of its Global Chicago Center after a career in journalism, most recently as senior correspondent for the Chicago Tribune. For 20 years, Longworth

was a foreign correspondent for the Tribune and United Press International and was the Tribune’s Chief European Correspondent. He has reported from 80 countries on five continents.

“We are excited to have Richard Longworth as our keynote speaker discussing ‘How Big is the Pie?” states Lisa McCarthy, Executive Director of TCEDA. “Richard has lived in our region and will be able to present thoughts and ideas with full knowledge of our opportunities and challenges.”

The Conference will also feature Craig Lindvahl, founder of the CEO program, speaking on the topic ‘Making Pie’, as well as other speakers from around the region. The afternoon will feature a panel discussion with local experts, a Q&A, and breakout session to determine next steps. ‘Surprise & Delights’ give-aways will occur throughout the event.

TCEDA is an independent, private, nonprofit 501c(6) corporation formed to develop regional public/private partnerships to promote and encourage economic development in Jo Daviess, Carroll and Whiteside counties. Registration for the conference is available online at http://bit.ly/1haAP50 or by mail to TCEDA, P.O. Box 390, Elizabeth, IL 61028. The cost for the full day Conference is $75, which includes lunch.

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Timber Lake Playhouse and The Rafters will present “Casino Night at The Saloon” on Saturday, April 12 at The Rafters in Lena, Illinois. The Western Saloon themed evening will benefit Timber Lake Playhouse and includes buffet dinner, dessert bar, sixteen gaming tables with professional dealers, live entertainment by Jason Stone and prizes at the end of the night. The all-inclusive ticket for Casino Night is $50 and includes $1000 worth of play gambling money. Tickets should be purchased in advance at www.timberlakeplayhouse.org or by calling 815-244-2035.

The Western Buffet starts the evening from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. It will include Cole Slaw, BBQ Pork, Baked Chicken on the Bone, Cowboy Beans Trio, Fire Roasted Corn and Hoagie Bread. A dessert bar of Apple Crisp, Peach Cobbler and Bread Pudding continues until 9:00 pm. Each attendee will receive a bucket with $1,000 in Fun Casino Chips to start them off at the gaming tables, which will be run by Stardust Productions. Tables will be operating between 6:00 and 9:00 pm. Additional chips may be purchased. They can be redeemed for chances to win prizes at 9:00 pm. A 50/50 raffle will also be held.

The evening continues with live music by Jason Stone from 9:00 pm to 12:00 am. There will be a cash bar all evening with drink specials, as well. Western dress is encouraged!

The Rafters Restaurant and Catering is a family owned and operated business that has been serving Northern Illinois for over 11 years. Currently spearheaded by Gary and Ross Vehmeier, and located at 9426 W. Wagner Road in Lena,

Timber Lake Playhouse has been bringing professional theatrical entertainment to northwest Illinois since 1962. Executive Director James Beaudry said, “TLP and The Rafters share a common goal of giving people in the region a great night out. We’re thrilled to partner with everyone at The Rafters for what promises to be a fun evening for a great cause.”

Coming up May 3-4, Timber Lake Playhouse presents “The Sing-a-long Sound of Music” at the Playhouse in Mount Carroll, Illinois. Experience the Academy Award winning film starring Julie Andrews on the big screen, but this time, as a sing-a-long for the entire audience. Costumes are encouraged and prizes will be awarded for the most creative. Tickets are $15 and include a prop fun bag. Show times are May 3 at 6:30 pm and May 4 at 2 pm. Tickets available through www.timberlakeplayhouse.org or at 815-244-2035.

“Casino Night at The Saloon” will take place April 12, 2014 at 6:00 pm at The Rafters, 9426 W. Wagner Road, Lena, Illinois, 61048. Tickets are $50 each. To purchase, or for more information, visit timberlakeplayhouse.org or call 815-244-2035.

‘Eats & Treats -LH[\YLZ�The Ukulele Connection

The Odell Public Library Friends present an evening of Eats and Treats on Friday evening, March 14th in the Oak Room of Prairie Ridge Country Club. Featured will be a Potato Bar with all the trimmings plus the music of The Ukulele Connection. Tickets are $12 and may be purchased at the Odell Library or Fitzgerald’s Drugstore. Tickets may also be purchased at the door for $15. All proceeds benefit the library.

The Ukulele Connection is a trio of musicians who sing three part vocals

and play a unique blend of musical styles, including standards, bluegrass and gospel. This versatile trio plays a variety of instruments also: bass and tenor ukuleles, banjo, guitar, harmonica and tuba. Trio members are Aaron Johnson from Morrison; Paul Engwall from Lyndon; and Jim Roeder from Silvis, Illinois.

Aaron Johnson and Paul Engwall are retired music educators and have been community musicians for many years.

The “connection” was made

when they met Jim Roeder, an accomplished ukulele and guitar player, at a unique event called “Uke-a-Paloozza” sponsored by the Quad City Ukulele Club. What began as a jam session resulted in the formation of the trio musicians known as The Ukulele Connection.

Food will be available from 5:30-7:00 with the Ukulele Connection’s music beginning at 6:30. A choice of desserts will be served in between their two sets of music.

‘Mark Trammell Quartet’ and Soup Supper

Continuing its 2014 concert series, Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E Morris Street, Morrison, IL is thrilled to welcome “Mark Trammell Quartet” in a concert on Saturday, March 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of the church. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. No tickets are needed; a free-will love offering will be received. A soup supper will precede the concert, hosted by the YF of the church. Beef Stew, Chicken Noodle Soup and Chili, dinner rolls and desserts will be the menu. The supper will be served from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. for a donation to benefit the YF’s summer mission trip to Moore, OK.

All are welcome to attend this concert of inspirational music and stirring testimony. Invite your friends and neighbors. For more information, please check out the Emmanuel website at www.emmanuelreformedchurch.org and click on the “concert series” button.

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In an effort to improve our communications with parents, guardians and our community, Pearl City School cordially invites you to attend our Open House and Kindergarten Sign-Up/Scavenger Hunt on Thursday, March 13th from 6:00-8:00.

At the Open house, you will have the opportunity to view firsthand student successes. This is a time for parents/guardians and the community to see the hard work that the student go through to complete assignments and projects. Parents are encouraged to bring their children to this event. This is not a time for conferences with each teacher. If you would like to have a conference, we encourage you to set up an appointment with a teacher.

We hope to accomplish contact with 100% of our students’ parents and guardians. We want to establish and continue an open line of communication between our teachers and families. Please mark your calendar for this event. If you have questions, please contact the Pearl City school office at 815-443-2715.

Kindergarten Sign-Up / Scavenger Hunt

Please start in the Main Office to pick up registration forms, Scavenger Hunt and drop off your child’s original birth certificate (from the Court House) to be copied. Return to the Main Office with your finished Scavenger Hunt to get a prize! It is very important that we have your child’s registration paperwork on this day. Please make every effort to come. Paperwork for registration ca also be found on the school website: www.pcwolves.netScheduled Highlights of the Evening6:00-6:25 Speech Performances in the IMC6:00-6:25 Washington D. C. final meeting with parents in Mr. Scott’s Room6:30-6:55 Band/Choir Performance in the Gym7:00-7:25 Academic Bowl Students vs. Staff in the IMC7:30-8:00 Physical Education’s Acro-sports in the Gym

-YLL�=PZPVU�HUK�,`L�:JYLLUPUNZElizabeth Lions Club is pleased

to announce that the Lions Hearing Bus and the Diabetic Retinopathy Screenings Unit will be at the Jo Daviess County Health Summit. The screenings are free and made possible through the use of mobile units which travels throughout Illinois.

HEARING BUS: The quality of life for people with hearing loss is dramatically impacted. Since early detection of hearing loss is critical, people are encouraged to take advantage of this free screening. The hearing test takes only a few minutes, and

participants are given the results immediately.

DIABETIC RETINOPATHY SCREENING: The quality of life for people with diabetic retinopathy and other retinal disorders, such as macular degeneration, is dramatically impacted. Since early detection of such disorders is critical, persons with diabetes or those 55 or older are encouraged to take advantage of this free screening.

The mobile unit carries a non-mydriatic camera with digital imaging capability which photographs the retina. These

digital images (computer photos) of the retina are reviewed by professional staff at Illinois Retina Associates. Those found to exhibit symptoms of these retinal diseases after screening are encouraged to seek the ophthalmologic assistance of their choice.

The screening is coordinated by the Elizabeth Lions Club and the Lions of Illinois Foundation. The Health Summit will be held on Saturday, March 22 from 7:30 am to 10:30 am at Highland Community College West in Elizabeth, IL.

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(Note: The most recent available data regarding state exports from the U.S. Census Bureau is from 2012.)

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2. Light oils/preparations from petroleum oil/oils from bituminous minerals - Revenue from these oil exports was $2,494,000.

3. Track-laying tractors - In 2012, Illinois exported tractors to the tune of $1,379,000,000.

4. Soybeans - Mm, soybeans! This abundant Illinois crop generated $1,365,000,000 in 2012.

5. Parts and accessories of motor vehicles - Illinois earned $1,229,000,000 from exporting car parts.

6. Mechanical, self-propelled, front-end shovel loaders - Thanks to Illinois-based companies like Caterpillar, one of Illinois top exports is shovel-loaders, these exports accounted for $1,073,000,000 in 2012.

7. Civilian aircrafts, engines, and parts - Do you think I could get exported along with one of these aircrafts to a warmer place? No? Aircrafts, engines and parts accounted for $988,000,000 in Illinois exports.

8. Passenger vehicles with cylinder capacities exceeding 1,500 - I didn’t know what “cylinder capacity” meant before today, but it refers with an engine size that’s greater than 1.5 liters (like, for example, an Illinois-manufactured 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer with a 2.0-liter engine). These vehicles generated $910,000,000.

9. Parts of derricks, cranes and pile-drivers - I am not entirely sure what the difference between a derrick and a crane is, but Illinois exported $838,000,000 worth of these machines in 2012.

10. Medical, surgery or veterinary instruments and appliances - Say “ahhh.” Illinois exported $789,000,000 of medical, surgical or veterinary instruments and appliances in 2012.

While Illinois remains a leader in heavy equipment and grain production, its manufacturing sector has suffered mightily in the wake of the 2008-2009 recession.

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The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), in cooperation with the Illinois Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, will postpone implementation of the Illinois Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Usage Stamp until further notice. The postponement will allow time for the Illinois General Assembly to consider changes to the law that would exempt certain users.

“This is a good faith move on our part to make sure all the rules are in place before OHV riders are required to purchase a stamp,” said IDNR Director Marc Miller. “We also will use this time to seek additional public input as we begin to develop an off-highway riding program in Illinois.”

The IDNR supports previously announced changes to the original OHV Usage Stamp law, including reducing the OHV stamp fee for youth off-highway vehicles (75cc and under) and adding several exemptions. Additional exemptions to the OHV stamp would include standard golf carts, OHVs operated on land owned by the operator or the operator’s immediate family, OHVs operated by persons with certain disabilities, OHVs operated for any commercial business purpose, OHVs operated at a commercial riding park, and OHVs registered with the Illinois Secretary of State. Legislation to enact those changes (Senate Bill 2633), sponsored by State Sen. David Koehler and State Rep. Frank Mautino, is pending in the Illinois General Assembly.

The postponement will allow additional time for OHV users, and others interested in motorized outdoor recreation, to provide input on planning for development by the IDNR of public OHV riding facilities in Illinois.

The OHV Usage Stamp, approved as part of the IDNR Sustainable Funding initiative in 2012, was scheduled to become effective April 1, 2014. When implemented, funds generated through the OHV Usage Stamp will be used to develop public-access trails for OHV use in Illinois, and to utilize more than $1 million in federal funds currently available for motorized trail development and maintenance through available matching state funding.

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The challenge was to take 5 million AR quizzes in one day. Students

in Mrs. Brouhard’s 4th Grade class at Pearl City Elementary took

part in this challenge. They spent most of the day reading and taking

quizzes. The class of 18 students passed a total of 79 quizzes in one

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In honor of Women’s history month, the Odell Public Library will present “The Queen,” a movie about a woman loyal to the doctrines of her beliefs and the monarchy. Showtime is 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 20th in the Program Room. The film comes complete with popcorn and beverage. There is no charge, but a donation is welcome.

The opening of “The Queen” shows actress Helen Mirren’s face as her character, Elizabeth II, prepares to be seen. Mirren’s resemblance depicts the Elizabeth we have known in her 60 years on the throne: a private woman who takes her public role with great seriousness. She is preparing to meet Prime Minister, Tony Blair, who has been elected by a landslide.

However, within months, the Queen Elizabeth and Mr. Blair find themselves in a crisis that involves not only politics but also a personal tragedy: the death of Diana, Princess of Wales.

“The Queen” is a spellbinding story of opposed passions. Elizabeth has an icy resolve to keep the royal family separate and aloof from the death of the divorced Diana, and Blair correctly reads the public’s mood which demands some sort of public expression of sympathy from the crown for the People’s Princess.

This film brings us into the mind of Queen Elizabeth and Tony Blair as we remember the shocking death of a princess who was greatly loved.

‘The Queen’ Comes to Odell

The Country Crossroads Quilt Guild on March 17th, at 7 p.m. is offering a program on “Barn Quilts”, by Heidi Brenum from Pins and Pieces Quilt Shop in Darlington WI. Did you ever wonder what started the Barn Quilt craze? Here is your chance to get the history, tour local barn quilts and get some tips on designing and painting your own. Heidi will provide a bit of vending also. There will be a potluck beginning at 5:30 PM, and Warm-ups that feature our new Mystery Quilt start at 6:30 p.m . This meeting will be held at the Forreston Grove Church, 7246 Freeport Road in Forreston. Guests are welcome for an admission. Anyone interested in the joy of quilting and the inspiration of Quilt Guilds are welcome to join us. For more detailed information call Bernie at 815-732-7804 or Nina at 815-369-2608. If you are not a member on the calling tree, in the event of inclement weather please call to see if the meeting is canceled.

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You are invited to participate in a webinar on the evening of March 20th. Participants will need to access the outlook program through their computers from home. The “webinar” offers Carroll County Farm Bureau the opportunity to offer timely market information that producers can access without having to drive to a meeting. This saves them time and is a very efficient means to deliver information.

The outlook will be hosted by AgriVisor Inc. analyst, Dale Durchholz. Dale is a senior analyst with the AgriVisor team and will cover outlook trends for both grains and livestock. To access the “webinar” members will need to have an access code to participate. To join the meeting you will need to access the following website on March 20th https://www2.gotomeeting.com/join/751262362.

You may use your speakers on your computer or dial-in to listen by calling 1-773-897-3000. The access code and meeting ID are 751-262-362.

You are encouraged to access the meeting a few minutes early as a software download may need to be completed prior to your ability to access the webinar. Webinar starts at 7:00 p.m.

A p p l i c a t i o n s a r e n ow available for nurse practitioner scholarships through the Illinois Farm Bureau® Rural Nurse Practitioner Scholarship Program. There will be five scholarships, worth $4,000 each, granted this year.

The scholarship program, now in its twenty second year, helps encourage and develop the pool of rural health practitioners to help meet primary health care needs in rural Illinois. Students who receive scholarships agree to practice for two years in an approved rural area in Illinois.

To be e l ig ible for the scholarship, students must be Illinois residents and be a Registered Nurse accepted or enrolled in an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program. Funding is provided by the Rural Illinois Medical Student Assistance Program.

Applications are available on

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due May 1.

The Tractor Drive is set for

Friday, July 18th. We will be

leaving the Carroll County

Fairgrounds and winding our

way around the southern part of

Carroll County and into northern

Whiteside County. The plan is

to only have the tractor drive

in the morning and then in the

afternoon have an antique tractor

pull. When the drive returns back

to the fairgrounds, we will have

lunch, which we will also have

food available for the public to

buy. After lunch, drivers and

anyone else who would like to

hook up for the antique tractor

pull are more than welcome. By

having the drive end at the fair

and having it set up for the public,

more will be able to come and

enjoy the day with us.

FS: Blue ox base plate for a 2000-2002 Saturn L Series $350, also a tow bar $200 obo, 815-441-1370FS: One Bridgestone Radial Tire LT 225/75R16 mud and snow, load range E, $20, 815-441-1370FS: 25 inch Huffy Santa Fe Women’s bicycle, only rode once $50, Lifestyle 2800 model Treadmill, auto incline $200 obo, 815-441-1370FS: Grace Company Hand quilting frame, queen size, $100 815-441-1370FS: Harvestore 420 horizontal mixer with scales. 815-275-1157FS: 4 stainless steel nursery hog feeders. 2 sided. 6/side. Staco. 815-275-1157FS: KEW 3803 VA Pressure Washer. Hot/Cold 2200 PSI 4.5 gal/min. $3300. 815-375-1135 FS: 14 knife DMI 4200 SL NH3 bar. Walking tandems on main frame and wings. Disc openers and closers. Raven cooler. $8000 obo. 815-541-9610FS: Round bales, First cutting of alfalfa hay. Grass waterway bales 815-499-6070FS: Round bales of alfalfa hay, stored inside. 815-243-0358FS: Ruger single, A-1 rifle 25-06 with RedField scope, 2 boxes of shells and case. Excellent condition. $875 obo. 815-244-5429FS: 2 dog cages-One wire puppy cage with open top, $10. One is a travel cage., $15. Both cages are medium sized. 815-244-5429

FS: 1965? Edscorp Edmund Scientific Telescope with cast iron stand C-2037 SF, for restoration or parts $150, Cherry Burrell Silver Flash centrifuge; cast iron with glass bottles used for cream separation, 51 glass bottles with metal numbered lids; extra lids available, $10, Damrow Brothers Co.; Cheese Factory and Creamery Equipment metal box with handles, $20, 3 vintage pasteurizing? thermometers; one new in box, $5 each, metal test tube stand, All Proceeds to Benefit Class of 2015 Prom, Call Jennifer Gaughan at 815-990-1304Hay for sale, 1st & 2nd crop. Hay analysis available. 11 cents/pound. Net wrapped and stored inside. 815-244-9223 FS: NordicTrack E 8.0 Elliptical. $300 obo. 815-590-1717 please leave a messageFS: White down comforter in the bag. $35 obo. 815-590-1717 please leave a message

Carroll County Farm Bureau members can place up to two (2) free classified ads per week, with a limit of 250 characters per ad (not including spaces). Ads are limited to personal or farm items for sale/wanted to buy, or farm labor or services available or wanted. No ads for the sale or rental of real estate, garage sales, or commercial businesses will be accepted. To place an ad, call the Farm Bureau office at 815- 244-3001 by 4 p.m. Thursday to get your ad in the following week’s paper.

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7YVQLJ[�7VVS�>VYRZOVW�MVY�2PKZLee County 4-H Extension office is holding a Project Pool for kids ages

5-18 on Saturday, March 15th at the Lee County Fair Grounds. The morning will start at 9:15 and end at 12pm. It is an educational and fun opportunity for kids in 4-H and out of 4-H.

We are excited to have many different classes available including Cupcake decorating, woodworking, experiencing Japan, plants & soils, chickens and several more! We are having a special session just for kids between the ages of 5 and 7 years old.

Anybody is welcome to come! 4-H’ers registration is free and Non 4-H’ers have a $5 registration fee. Registration includes all materials for your classes. Please pre-register at web.extension.illinois.edu/clw or by calling the Lee County Extension Office at 815-857-3525 or barnes4@illinois.edu

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We had 200 gallons of propane delivered here this morning. The price was $2.69 a gallon which is probably the most we have paid since we started using it. When we lived in Indiana we didn’t use propane. It makes one eager to see spring and the arrival of warmer weather. Also, with the days getting longer and staying daylight longer it will also help not to use the pro-pane lights as much. With using the lights for heat on those really cold days it emptied that tank fast. We had our 500 gallon tank filled right after Christmas just before the price went up to almost $5 a gallon. We sure felt relieved that our propane supply held out till the price came down this much. We use propane for our water pump, water heater, refrigerator and the heater we have in our pump house.

This morning the mercury dipped down to 4 degrees but it sounds like warmer weather is on the way for the weekend. We are hoping that holds true as we want to butcher 4 hogs. Friday evening we will dress 4 big hogs. Two will be for Jacob and Emma and two for us. Early Saturday morning the big black kettles will be filled with water to get it boiling to cook all the meat from the bones. All the hams, pork steak, tenderloin, and bacon will be cut out and the meat cut from the bones. The sausage will be ground, pon hoss (scrapple) made and lard rendered. We decided instead of butchering hogs at Jacob’s and here that we would rather just make one big day of it and butcher them all at the same time. We should have plenty of help with Jacob, Emma, and family and sisters Verena and Susan helping. Our oldest daugh-ters special friends will also come help and they sure make the work easier and go so much faster. It’s hard to believe daughter Verena is seeing someone. Time does not stand still that is for sure. The family seems to keep getting bigger but I can’t complain as all the boys are very nice and respectful.

Yesterday the girls and I had a cold drive to the veterinary clinic and back. We renewed the dog license for Buddy our border collie and Rover our rat terrier. Rover had to be along as he needed his shots updated. He looked pretty cozy laying on the buggy floor. There were so many other dogs there but Rover is well behaved so

we didn’t have any problems. I was glad Buddy didn’t need any shots as he takes up a lot more space in the buggy.

I can’t wait to start sewing again since my sewing machine is once again in working order. Our friend Terry stopped in to say “hi” on Friday evening so I asked him if he would look at it. It was knocked out of timing and that was what was messing up the stitching. I will wait until all the meat is put up though.

It sounds like we will be hosting church services here in May. Spring cleaning will have to be started soon. Saturday will also bring us into March already, and that means the planting season isn’t too far off. Right now with the cold weather that is hard to imagine.

I will share the doughnut recipe that mother always made on butch-ering day morning. I want to make some Saturday. These doughnuts taste good for only one day then they get soggy. They are very good!

Yeast Doughnuts2 packages yeast1 cup lukewarm water1 cup scalded milk6 cups flour2 teaspoons salt1/4 tablespoon shortening3 eggs4 tablespoons sugarSift flour in a separate bowl.

Pour water over yeast and 1 tea-spoon sugar. Stir and let stand. Meanwhile, pour scalded milk into a bowl and add salt and then shortening. When lukewarm , add water, yeast and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Add beaten eggs and rest of flour. Let rise till double. Punch down. Cut out into shapes and let rise again. Then fry in hot grease until golden.

The Eagle Nature Foundation is planning to hold their first spring fund-raising bird seed sale on April 5, 2014. The proceeds from this bird seed sale help the organization pay for its day to day operating expenses, as it works to protect bald eagle habitat, wherever in the nation it may be threatened; and the education of our youth, as well as the general public, about the perils that the bald eagle and other endangered species are facing. These species are all facing loss of habitat due to our human population expansion and our modern destructive agricultural farming practices that are destroying woods and mowing fence rows, and are killing the insects and birds with their constant onslaught of insecticides, herbicides and fungicides from the ground and in the air. ENF feels that unless something is done to reduce these practices, Rachel Carson’s silent spring may soon become a silent summer, fall

and winter.P e r s o n s

interested in buying bird seed from ENF should contact ENF’s off ice for an order form, listing the sizes, prices and varieties of seed that are available. T h e s e w i l l include black and striped sunflower, nyger thistle, safflower, wild bird, cracked and ear corn, peanuts and suet. Plan now to get the bird feed you will need for the summer. Just return your order form before March 28, so ENF will have the seeds you want on hand. Then on April 5 come to 8384 North Broadway, Apple River, between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm to pick up your seeds.

For seed prices and order blank, contact: ENF’s office, 300 East Hickory, St., Apple River, IL 61001 or call 815-594-2306, or order the seed from ENF’s website, eaglenature.com and pay for the seed using PayPal. All orders must be postmarked by March 26, 2014.

For more information contact: Terrence N. Ingram, Exec. Director, Eagle Nature Foundation, 300 East Hickory St., Apple River, IL 61001 Phone 815-594-2306

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On March 22, 2014 the Eagle Nature Foundation (ENF) is seeking volunteers to help with its planned prairie burn combined with a trail clean-up. Five to ten acres of the Apple Creek Prairie will be burnt, weather permitting, in the morning, and then in the afternoon volunteers will clear a half mile of trail to and through the Apple Creek Forest. The prairie and forest are located at 8384 North Broadway, Apple River, IL, just one half mile south

of Stagecoach Trail.If you have never been involved

with a prairie burn before, this will be an excellent time to learn what is needed to conduct a good burn and to prevent the fire from escaping into areas which we do not want to burn, utilizing both good fire breaks and a little common sense. Mr. Ingram who will be in charge of the burn has burnt hundreds of acres of prairie a year and has never had one escape.

Whoever wants to participate in this prairie burn should contact the Eagle Nature Foundation’s office in advance. There will be a pot lunch at noon with each person bringing a dish to pass. There will be no charge

to participate but donations would be accepted to help cover the cost for this event.

The trail that will be cleared will help complete a looped trail through the prairie and through the forest, making this area an excellent outdoor classroom for schools and the public to enjoy. They will be able to see how the prairie plants adapt to fire and how different the forest environment is for the animals and birds that make these areas home.

For more information contact: Terrence N. Ingram, Exec. Director, Eagle Nature Foundation, 300 East Hickory St., Apple River, IL 61001 Phone 815-594-2306

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Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Acthealth insurance ends on March 31, 2014.

To sign up you can go to www.getcoveredillinois.gov orcontact the Carroll County Health Department

@ 815-244-8855 for assistance.

The Eagle Nature Foundation (ENF) is proud to announce a new section on its web site, eaglenature.com that allows viewers to see more than 10 different bald eagle webcams from across the nation, from Maine to Florida to Iowa to California. There are also two different very beautiful videos of bald eagles that people can watch on their own computers. Both of these sections can be found under the “Related Sites” on the home page of the ENF website.

Most of the webcams are from cameras which are mounted close to bald eagle nests. Because bald eagles nest at various times of the year in different parts of the country, there is nesting activity to be seen at one site or another for about 9 months of the year. Some sites show the eagles bringing in sticks, grass and moss to their nests while others will show the bald eagles laying eggs and incubating these eggs for 5 weeks, and then for 13 after the eggs hatch, the adults will be seen feeding the young. Once the eggs are laid there will be activity at that nest for at least 4 1/2 months. There is something exciting happening on most of the cams every day.

Some of the cams which ENF had featured on the web site in past years are no longer in use. Perhaps the nest was blown out of

the tree, or the adults were killed, or the young died for some reason and the adults never came back to the nest again, or the sponsoring organization lost its needed funding. Adults and children looking at and weekly checking these webcams will gain a real awareness of the bald eagle and the survival problems the species is facing as a population. A year ago only 40% of the webcam nests were able to successfully fledge young eagles. After fledging some of the young were killed by electrocution, such as the two Decorah eaglets.

Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n contact: Terrence N. Ingram, Exec. Director, Eagle Nature Foundation, 300 East Hickory St., Apple River, IL 61001 Phone 815-594-2306

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The Eagle Nature Foundation (ENF) has just released the results of its 2014 Annual Midwinter Bald Eagle Count which was conducted on Jan. 25 and 26. This has been the 54th year for this count to be conducted, and has been compiled by Terrence N. Ingram for the past 34 years. It was originally started and compiled for 20 years by Elton Fawks from Moline, before he died. It is the longest annual monitoring of the wintering bald eagle population that has been conducted. Basically the count is conducted by hundreds of volunteers during a two hour period from Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin down to Louisiana, who brave the winter roads and weather to determine how many bald eagles are in their respective areas.

This year a total of 3728 bald eagles were counted; 2700 adults, 180 subadults, 733 immatures and 115 unknowns. This is an immature percentage of 25.3%. The five year average is 25.5%. The 10-year average is 23.8% and the 54-year average is 27.3%. This year’s 5-year average is lower than the 5-year average during the late 1960’s, but higher than the first 5-year average during the early 1960’s. The highest 5-year average of 32.4% was recorded during the late 1980’s, when our Midwestern bald eagle reproduction was at its peak. The lowest 5-year average of 19.4% was in the early 1960’s, and the second lowest average of 22.0% was in the later half of the 2000’s .

In the years immediately before DDT was banned the 5-year averages were 28.5% and 29.3%. This indicates that in spite of what the news media and government agencies are saying DDT was not the immediate cause for the decline of the bald eagle population. What the true cause was is unknown! The last 10-year average from 2005 to 2014 is 23.8%, while the first 10 year average for the 1960’s is almost identical at 23.5%. This indicates that the Midwestern bald eagle population’s reproduction is back to where it was in the 1960’s. There are 5 times as many bald eagles recorded now, but their reproduction is not any better than it was back then. Then the population was rebounding. Now it seems to be trending downward.

What is most alarming is the number of subadults, or 4-year old birds. A healthy population should have about 10 subadults to every 90 immatures, or 10%. This year we recorded about 25% instead of only 10%. This indicates that something seems to happening to the immatures above the normal rate. Could it be starvation, or poisoning, or could the immatures just be moving further South? With the tremendous increase in the use of chemicals being used in our environment, a person has to wonder whether or not these chemicals may be working their way through the food chain and killing our bald eagles under 4 years of age?

What is most alarming is the loss of many historic communities of

wintering bald eagles. This has been documented by the research that ENF has done over the years, and this year with certain dams recording no eagles, or just one or two, where they used to have 40 to 60 birds recorded during past counts. Have these communities lost their food source, so the bald eagles have had to move to other locations, or did they die off from some yet unknown cause?

The results that have been recorded by these Midwinter counts fly right in the face of the publicity that the government agencies have been putting out. Now that President Obama has declared “war on the eagles” with his proposal that allows wind farms to kill eagles because the deaths won’t have any affect on the bald eagle population, other agencies have been trying to spread the message that the bald eagle population is so big, we can lose a few birds.

It may be just the straw that breaks the camel’s back. If our bald eagle reproduction is back to where it was in the 1960’s, how long will it take before the whole bald eagle population falls back to that point?

We must remain vigilant, if we are to keep our National Symbol flying free.

For more information contact: Terrence N. Ingram, Exec. Director, Eagle Nature Foundation, 300 East Hickory St., Apple River, IL 61001 Phone 815-594-2306

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Barb Anderson, Lake Carroll, and Frank Nester, Mount Carroll, were honored last with fifteen-year pins for their volunteer work with the Carroll County Tax-Aide program.

Anderson began her tax counseling career in Seneca, IL, later joining the Carroll County team after her retirement at Lake Carroll. She is a certified tax counselor.

Frank Nester joined the Tax-Aide team in 1998 when all the returns were done on paper. He watched the site grow from three counselors on one day a week to the current eleven counselors working two days a week. Frank now assists as an Intake Volunteer.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is available free to taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those 60 and older. With the trained volunteers, Tax-Aide has helped individuals for more than 40 years in every state. Tax-Aide is offered in cooperation with the IRS and locally with the Carroll County Senior Center.

To make an appointment, contact the Carroll County Senior Center at 815-244-1405.

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The Good Samaritan Society-Mount Carroll Auxiliary invites community friends to a coffee hour to be held on Sunday, March 23, 3-4:00 p.m., at the Good Samaritan Society-Mount Carroll, 1006 N. Lowden Rd. Refreshments will be served.

For more than forty years dedicated members of the Auxiliary have provided joyful service to benefit the lives of the center’s residents. Their efforts are focused on the residents’ comfort. They take time to share a smile, listen to a memory, and let someone know they care.

Members help in a variety of ways: one-to-one visits, assisting with activities, parties and fundraisers. With funds raised, the Auxiliary has donated blanket warmers, computer system, lift chair, large screen TV, dining room chairs, televisions for resident’s rooms, and entertainment for special events. All these efforts enhance the lives of residents living at the center.

Community members are invited to join the Auxiliary for the coffee hour and learn more about volunteer opportunities. For more information, contact Anna Gray at Good Samaritan Society-Mount Carroll, 244-7715.

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Cougars Stop Indian Creek. Claim Sectional Championship

Eastland got off to a very fast start offensively on Friday night at the championship of the River Ridge sectional and held off a pesky Indian Creek team to claim the 51-42 win, advancing the Cougars to Tuesday evening’s DeKalb Super-Sectional to face the Mooseheart Red Ramblers.

Behind the hot shooting of Skylar Paulson and Dalton Shaner the Cougars took a seventeen to six first quarter lead. They kept the offensive and defensive pressure on the Timberwolves as they grew their lead to thirty two to seventeen at the half.

Indian Creek shot themselves back into the ball game in the third quarter as Taylor Johnson knocked

down a pair of three points shots and teammate Nick Baldwin added a three as Indian Creek went on a sixteen to four run to cut the Eastland lead to three points going into the final quarter. A fifteen to nine fourth quarter scoring advantage propelled the Cougars to the victory.

David Boehne led Indian Creek with nine points and Govig was held to just seven. Dalton Shaner led the Cougars, dropping in twenty five points with teammate Paulson adding fourteen.

Indian Creek: Baldwin 2 0-0 6, Boehne 4 1-2 9, Gordon 1 0-0 3, Govig 3 1-1 7, Holm 2 0-0 4, Johnson 2 0-0 6, Muetze 1 0-0 2, Post 2 1-2 5 Totals: 17 3-5 42

Eastland: Barncord 0 2-2 2, Fink 1 0-0 2, Hartman 1 0-0 2, Haverland 1 0-0 2, Janssen 2 0-0 4, Paulson 6 2-2 14, Shaner 8 6-9 25 Totals: 19 10-13 51

3 Point FG’s: Indian Creek: 5 (Baldwin 2, Johnson 2, Gordon 1)

Eastland: 3 (Shaner 3)

IHSA Boys Basketball Class 1A SectionalAt River RidgeMarch 4

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Third Place Game – 12:15 p.m.Championship Game – 2 p.m.

Timberwolves Top Wildcats

In the first semifinal of the River Ridge Sectional, the Wildcats and Indian Creek Timberwolves battled it out to see who would advance to Friday nights final. In the end it would be Indian Creek advancing with the 59-45 victory.

In the fast paced game that featured both teams running the ball

up and down the court, it was the Timberwolves who shot better and their pressure defense forced the Wildcats to miss several easy shots under the bucket. A lot of that was due to the presence of the Indian Creek big men under the basket, 6’9” center Garrison Govig and 6’5” forward Garrett Post. Indian Creek held a slim sixteen to thirteen first quarter lead. They expanded that lead to five points (26-21) at the half.

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points. Teammate Garrison Govig added sixteen. Brenden Dauphin led the Wildcats with sixteen points.

Indian Creek: Baldwin 1 2-3 4, Boehne 9 0-1 18, Govig 8 0-2 16, Holm 3 3-5 9, Johnson 1 2-2 4, Post 3 2-4 8 Totals: 25 9-17 59

River Ridge: Allen 1 0-0 2, Crist 2 2-4 6, Dauphin 5 6-6 16, Durr 2 1-3 5, Girot 1 0-1 2, Klepack 1 0-0 2, Malone 1 1-2 3, Merkle 2 5-6 9 Totals: 15 15-22 45

Eastland Edges Dakota

In a spectacular offensive game before a packed house, featuring two of the area’s best scorers in Dalton Shaner and Brett Benning, it was the Cougars who came out on top 54-50 to end the Dakota Indians season and send Eastland on to Friday evenings championship game to face Indian Creek.

In a close game from start to finish, it was Shaner who would garner the games high scoring honors as he poured in thirty nine points. Benning wasn’t far behind as he scored a team high thirty seven.

The two teams were even after the first quarter, with the Cougars taking a bit of control of the game in the second, building a seven point lead at twenty to thirteen with about four minutes to go in the first half. The half would end with Eastland

holding a thirty to twenty one lead. Dakota then made their run with

just under four minutes to go in the third quarter. Benning went on a none to nothing run by himself with the game tying bucket coming on a steal from Shaner and a two handed jam at the other end of the court. He hit his first shot of the final quarter to give the Indians a lead.

The final showdown would see Shaner score fourteen fourth quarter points from behind the three point line and from the free throw line while his counterpart Benning scored eight in the final quarter. The Cougars took the lead back for good with just over three minutes remaining.

Eastland 11-19-10-14 54Dakota 11-10-19-10 50Eastland (25-4): Fink 1 0-2 2,

Haverland 2 1-2 5, Paulson 2 4-4 8, Shaner 12 9-11 39 Totals: 17 14-22 54

Dakota (18-8): Benning 13 9-11 37, Brockhausen 3 0-0 7, Kortemeier 1 0-2 2, Van Fleet 1 0-0 2, Zettle 1 0-0 2 Totals: 19 9-13 50

3 Point FG’s: Eastland: 6 (Shaner 6)

Dakota: 3 (Benning 2, Brockhausen 1)

IHSA Boys Basketball Class 2A SectionalAt Bureau ValleyMarch 4

E l m h u r s t ( I m m a c u l a t e Conception) 65 Winnebago 63 (OT)

March 5Sterling Newman 54 Seneca 39

March 7Sterling Newman 65 Elmhurst

(Immaculate Conception) 59

IHSA Class 2A Super-Sectional([�+L2HSIMarch 11

Sterling Newman vs. Bloomington Central Catholic – 8 p.m.

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Springfield (UIS) Super-Sectional winner vs. Carbondale (SIU) Super-Sectional winner – 6:30 p.m.

DeKalb (NIU) Super-Sectional winner vs. Joliet (Central) Super-Sectional winner – 8:15 p.m.March 15

Third Place Game – 6:30 p.m.Championship Game – 8:15 p.m.

IHSA Class 3A Girls Basketball :[H[L�-PUHSZ([�5VYTHSMarch 7

Lombard (Montini) 34 Burlington (Central) 26

Joliet (Catholic Academy) 70 Quincy Notre Dame 59March 8

Third Place GameQuincy Notre Dame 64 Burlington

(Central) 40Championship GameLombard (Montini) 57 Joliet

(Catholic Academy) 44

IHSA Class 4A Girls Basketball :[H[L�-PUHSZ([�5VYTHSMarch 7

Rolling Meadows 51 Geneva 43Chicago (Whitney Young) 60

Chicago Heights (Marian) 20March 8

Third Place GameChicago Heights (Marian) 45

Geneva 34Championship GameChicago (Whitney Young) 60

Rolling Meadows 44

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Shannon AmericanLegion and Auxiliary

Calendar of EventsFree Calendar items are for Non-Profit Organizations when not raising funds. When submitting information please keep it as minimal as possible - Who, What, Where, When and a contact number. That way more items may be listed each week. Send calen-dar information to: pa@pacc-news.com by Friday.

Every Monday

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday at 8 pm, in the lower fellowship hall at The First Presbyterian Church, 502 Third St, Savanna.

Every Tuesday

Every Tuesday Evening Euchre is played 6:30 p.m. Forreston Fire Station, rear entrance and parking. More information by calling 815-938-2323.

Al-Anon Group

Meets at 4:00 p.m. Thursdays at the Wesley Chapel: Bethel United Methodist Church 217 S. Hickory St. Shannon, IL.

Meets at 7:00 p.m. Monday at the Church of God, 816 S. Clay St. Mt. Carroll, IL.

Meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 229 S. First St. Pearl City, IL.

Al-Anon helps families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. The only requirement for attendance is that there is a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend.

March 12

Stephenson County Tea Party will hold a special meeting Wednes-day March 12th. at 6:30. Located at Dietz’s Old School Apartments 111 E. Mason St. Attendees will discuss the pros and cons of State Candi-dates running in the IL. Republican primary. Treasure Candidate Bob Grogen will be in attendance. Ph. 815-291-2848; stepcoteaparty@aeroinc.net.

Joins us on the 2nd Wed. of the month for our monthly Lions Club meetings at Antl Hall, Savanna. For

more information contact: Brian Reusch at 815-273-7757.

March 13

First Presbyterian Church, Mor-rison, will host a Free Community Meal from 5-6:30 p.m. On the menu is spaghetti, breads, salads, desserts and drinks. All are welcome to attend. The church, at the corner of Lincol-nway (Rt. 30) and Genesee Street, is handicap accessible.

Five Minutes of Fame on Market and Main open mic, sponsored by the Main Street Art Guild, Market Street Commons and Brick Street Coffee. Held the second Thursday of each month, this venue is open to all writers, performance artists and musicians of any and all skill levels, boasting a very welcoming and appreciative audience. Sign up starts at 6pm with performances beginning near 6:30 through 10 pm.

March 13 thru April 10

Join us for 5 “Visioning Ses-sions” held Thursdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Heritage Center, 106 S. Broad St, in Lanark. On March 13, March 20, March 27, April 3, April 10, citizens will participate in The MAPPING (Management and Planning Programs Involving Nonmetropolitan Groups) THE FUTURE OF YOUR COMMU-NITY program, a strategic visioning and planning process to create a long-range vision for the economic development of Lanark and a plan of action for achieving it. Food and bev-erages will be served. Please RSVP to Mayor John Huggins by February 10, 2014 at 815-541-0557 or jhug-gins@lanarkil.com. Facilitated by Illinois Institute For Rural Affairs. http://www.iira.org/outreach/map-ping/purpose.asp. Please join us! Feel free to invite others as well.

First Presbyterian Church, Mor-rison, will host a Free Community Meal from 5-6:30 p.m. On the menu is spaghetti, breads, salads, desserts

and drinks. All are welcome to attend. The church, at the corner of Lincol-nway (Rt. 30) and Genesee Street, is handicap accessible.

March 14

Open Mic Night - 7:00 p.m. at the Heritage Center, Downtown Lanark. Second Friday of every month. Public is invited - No charge. Donations are accepted. For info, call Kenny Sweitzer 815- 275-0854.

S.O.S (Survivors Offer Support) group meeting for those who have lost a family member or a friend held on the second Friday of every month at the Polo Senior Center, 6 p.m. There will be good food and conversation available. For more information please contact Terrie Wilder at 815-677-3443 or Mary Landis at 815-946-3136.

March 15

Hope United Methodist Church, Chadwick, IL. is hosting a POTATO BAR on March 16, 2014 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. With entry you will get a Baked Potato, toppings, relish tray, dessert and a drink. All Proceeds go to the Mission Choices of the Church.

Add a “spring” to your step at the 2014 “Ready . . . Set . . . Grow” Gardening Workshop, Saturday, March 15 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon. Join the Master Gardeners of Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties in cooperation with Sauk Valley Community College for this one-day event offering participants information about various aspects of home gardening. To register, call Ogle County Extension at 815-732-2191 or visit their website at: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/bdo. Registration is required by

March 10.

Please join the Early American Crafters of Heritage Canyon for an

afternoon of blarney and shenani-gans at the “Luck of the Irish” tea. Enjoy delicious desserts, coffee, tea, games, prizes and a silent auction. Saturday March 15th at 1:00 p.m. at the Robert Fulton Community Center, 912 Fourth St. in Fulton. Come for an afternoon of fun. Children can enjoy snacks, crafts and entertainment in a separate area while parents attend the tea. This is a fundraiser to help the Crafters purchase a golf cart to make Heritage Canyon more handicap accessible, Since space is limited we ask that you make reservations in advance by calling Catherine Gravert at 815-772-3175.

River Cities Quilt Guild 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Fulton Presbyterian Church, 311 North 9th St., Fulton, Illinois at 7:00 p.m.

March 18

The much anticipated visit from Sarah Weeks, West Carroll Com-munity Reads for Weeks author, is almost here! The public is invited to attend her presentation on Tuesday, March 18 at 6:00 P.M. at the Savanna Museum & Cultural Center. She will be sharing the highlights of her writ-ing career with all ages. Visit www.sarahweeks.com for more informa-tion about her books. This event is sponsored by Northwestern Illinois Reading Council, Illinois Reading Council, WCPS Inspiring Authors Book Fair, and Savanna Historical Society.

March 19

The drive is Wednesday, March 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the RRVBC Bus at Pearl City High School. Please bring a valid ID and drink plenty of fluids before donat-ing. 16 year olds must have a signed parental consent form. Rock River

Valley Blood Center bus will be at Pearl City High School. By donating blood this helps Pearl City School earn a scholarship for Seniors.

Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the first and third Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Lanark United Methodist Church. The LUMC Shawl Ministry invites anyone to come knit with us. We witness to God’s love by knitting, blessing, and giving shawls to those in need of friendship, celebration, healing, and comfort. Knit 3, Purl 3 - come share God’s work with us. Questions? Call the church 815-493-6300 or Jane Smith at 815-225-7329.

March 20

The 6:00 p.m. March 20th Friends of the Lanark Public Library meeting (held at the Lanark Munici-pal Building, 111 S. Broad) will be hosting a special event, “Travel Tips to Help You Save Both Time and Money.” Ann Young will share some of her tips that will benefit you for both trips of long or short duration. An avid traveler, not a tourist, Ann will explain easy ways to help make travel more fun and less stressful. She has traveled to over 50 countries and loves speaking about and sharing her passion. The community is invited to attend.

March 21, 22 & 23

West Carroll High School’s Spring Musical production of Cin-derella. It is Friday, March 21 and Saturday, March 22 at 7 p.m., and Sunday the 23rd at 2 p.m.

March 24

will be presented at 10 a.m., Mon., March 24, at the Carroll County Senior Center, 306 N. Main St., Mount Carroll, by Alexandra Madole, Alzheimer’s Association,

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Beatrice E. HambleyBeatrice E. Hambley, 88, a

resident of Dollar Bay, died on February 27, 2014, at her home.

She was born in Rock Creek Township, Ill., on December 14, 1925, a daughter of the late Frank H. and Gertrude E. (Kratz) Pontnak and was a 1943 graduate of the Polo Illinois High School.

Bea was first married to Gene Weigle in 1943. Together they had four daughters. In 1971, they were divorced.

Bea worked for many years for Bill Coffman’s grocery stores in the Polo and Mt. Morris, Ill. area. She worked her way from store clerk, to manager, to head bookkeeper, retiring from there.

On September 3, 1972, Bea married Donald “Red” Hambley in Las Vegas, Nevada. The couple met while Don was living in the Stillman Valley, Ill. area. Later, they moved to Rhinelander, Wisc., where they

resided for many years. Following Don’s retirement, they moved to Dollar Bay to make their home.

Bea is survived by her husband of 41 years, Don “Red” Hambley of Dollar Bay; four daughters, Karen (Larry) Reap of Leavenworth, Ks., Sonja (Bill) Cross of Polo, Ill, Lynn Johnson of Augusta, Ga., Vicki (Butch) Woods of Mt. Carroll, Ill; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Patricia Miller of Mt. Morris, Ill.; a brother-in-law, Kenneth (Rhonda) Hambley of Byron, Ill.; numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, Bea was also preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn; and three brothers, Allen, Don and Delmar.

As requested, cremation has taken place. There will be no public services. Arrangements are being handled by the Jukuri-Antila Funeral Home of Hancock, Antila Funeral Service, Inc. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at antilafuneral.com.

Sheryl L. Rowland Schultz

Sheryl L. “Sherry” Rowland Schultz, age 65, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, formerly of Mt. Morris, IL, died March 4, 2014 in University of Madison Hospital, Madison, WI due to complications from surgery. Sherry was born on April 24, 1948 in Savanna, IL the daughter of Leo J. & Evelyn V. (Erdmier) Reusch. She graduated from Stockton High School class of 1968. Sherry married Harold Schultz on April 4, 1998 in Kerrville, TX. She worked as an office assistant, Country Companies in Lena, IL. Sherry loved spending time with her family and friends, traveling to new places, caring for her animals and spending time in her flower garden.

Sherry is survived by her husband: Harold Schultz, Savanna, IL; Daughter: Christy (Andy) Egyed, Oregon, IL; Son: Dale Rowland, Mt. Morris, IL. Stepdaughter: Carrie Kluck, McConnell, IL; Stepson: Shane (Jackie) Schultz, German Valley, IL. 3 Grandchildren: Erica Egyed; Josh Egyed; Johnna Rowland; 6 Step-Grandchildren: Carah Higges, Viola and Daeley Kluck, Tannis, Hailey, and Elisha Schultz. Brother: Rick (Cheryl) Reusch, Argyle, WI and Russ (Sherril) Reusch, Sabula, IA. 1 Sister: Sandy (Don) Raehorn, McConnell, IL.

Sherry is preceded in death by her Parents, Step-Granddaughter: Emma Schultz.

A celebration of Sherry’s life will be held on Saturday March 8, 2014 from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. in Pinecrest Grove Community Center, 500 Evergreen Lane, Mt. Morris, IL. Finch Funeral Home is assisting the Family with services. Memorials to American Humane Society.

Rosa Andrade De Barragan

Rosa Andrade De Barragan “Mi Rosa” age 86, of Savanna, Illinois passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at home. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2014 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. A Funeral Mass with Christian Burial will take place in Mexico at a later date.

4HY[PU�-YP[aMartin “Marty” Fritz, age 89 of

Lanark, Illinois, died Tuesday, March 04, 2014 at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, Illinois. A funeral service was held Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the First Brethren Church in Lanark, with Pastor E. C. Lathrop off iciating. Military rites were accorded by the Lanark American Legion Post # 357. Cremation rites will follow and burial will take place in Lanark Cemetery at a later date. Donations may be given to the First Brethren Church in Lanark or to a charity of your choice in Marty’s memory.

Jerry Marquez Jr.Jerry Marquez Jr., age of 77,

died on March 5, 2014 in Savanna, Illinois. Burial will take place at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at the Rock Island National Cemetery in Rock Island, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna.

Iowa. There is no charge and no reservation needed. For more infor-mation, please call 815-244-1800.

March 26

Good Neighbor Care Parkin-son Support Group meets the 4th Wednesday of every month from 2 - 3 p.m. at Good Neighbor Care, 2705 Avenue E, Sterling.

April 6

The Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society will host its annual meeting at the Ramada Inn, Galena, Sunday April 6, from Noon to 2:30 p.m. Begins at noon with a hearty buffet brunch and mimosas; 1pm, Brian “Fox” Ellis, award-winning storytellers presentation “Steam-boatin’ Down the River.” 2pm, the Society will hold a brief annual meeting. RSVP by April 1st to the Historical Society at 815-777-9129 or Email: admin@galenahistory-museum.org

June 16-20

Safari Jungle Bible School where kids ages 4 thru 6th Grade explore the nature of God will be held at the United Methodist Church in Lanark from 9 to 11:15 a.m. For more information, contact Deb Noordhoff at 493-2500.

June 27

Hospice of the Rock River Valley 12th Annual Memorial Golf Outing, benefiting compassionate, quality Hospice care for the termi-nally ill and honoring the memory of our loved ones. The golf outing will be June 27 at Deer Valley Golf Club, Deer Grove, IL. For more informa-tion, call 815-288-3673 or visit www.hospicerockriver.org.

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One hundred new questions –10 questions from 10 categories – are ready to test the smarts of teams at the Carroll County Haiti Mission Project’s 14th Trivia Night fundraiser on Sat-urday, April 5th at Manny’s Pizza in Savanna. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top two teams. Registration fee is $10 per person. Teams of 4-8 can register online at cchmp-022008a.tripod.com/trivia.html, by sending their team information to larry.lib-berton@gmail.com, by calling Larry Libberton at 815-244-1357 or teams can register on the night of the event. It is recommended that teams register prior to the event. (When you register online, you’ll receive the answer to one of the trivia night’s questions!!)

Doors will open at 6 p.m., with the competition set to begin at 7 p.m. Competition will consist of 10 rounds of 10 questions from 10 categories All funds raised during the trivia event will help continue CCHMP’s medical, dental, and school projects in Haiti. For more information, visit our website at cchmp.tripod.com.

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Heritage Arts Make and Take Workshop for All Ages

Heritage Arts Make and Take Workshop is an event sponsored by University of Illinois Extension and the Home Community Education Associations of Carroll, Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Lee Counties. This workshop promotes the continuation of skills and arts once passed down from generation to generation, and will take place at Lee County Council on Aging in Dixon on Saturday, April 5th from 9am-3pm. Lee County Council on Aging is located 100 W 2nd St. in Dixon, Illinois.

Participants can make and take two sessions in the morning and a session in the afternoon. Session topics include crocheted flip flops, quilted coasters, homemade laundry soap, corn husk roses, edible centerpieces, card making, trellis lace necklace, t-shirt pillow, hula hoop rug and preserving food safely. The workshop is a fun day for all ages.

Roger Taylor will give an opening program on the history of the Whitney Apple.

There is a $15.00 per person by March 28th. Early registration is encouraged, as several sessions have limited enrollment. For further information or to request a registration form, contact University of Illinois Extension Carroll County Office at (815) 244-9444.

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STATE OF ILLINOISIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL

CIRCUITCOUNTY OF CARROLL

IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF:DEBRA L. DALRYMPLE,

Petitioner,and

JAY D. DALRYMPLE,Respondent.

Case No.: 2014-D-8NOTICE OF

PENDENCY OF ACTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENTO YOU, JAY D. DALRYMPLE,the Respondent, that a Veri!edPetition For Dissolution OfMarriage was !led in the above-entitled cause, pursuant to theIllinois Marriage and Dissolutionof Marriage Act at 750 ILCS5/101 et seq., and that said suitis now pending in the CarrollCounty Court, Mount Carroll,Illinois and a default may beentered against you on or afterApril 7, 2014.

ss SHERRI A. MILLERClerk of the Circuit Court

by Patricia A. Hiher, Deputy

Attorney for the Petitioner:Betsy L. ShaulisMEYER & SHAULIS, P.C.100 South Broad StreetPost Of!ce Box 114Telephone No.: 815-493-2334Facsimile No.: 815-493-2425

FARM MACHINERY AUCTIONSAT. MARCH 22, 2014 11:00 AM

CHARLES & DENNIS KESSLER (Dennis 815-244-9223)14141 WACKER RD., MT. CARROLL, IL

Located 3.5 miles west of Jct. 64 & 78, Mt. Carroll on Rt. 64, south 1.5 mi. on Seven HillsRd.,! mile east on Wacker Rd. to 1st place.Auctioneer’s note: Very clean, well maintained, always housed. Only used on 200A. farm.

BE PROMPT, FEW HAYRACK ITEMSCOMBINE: JD6620 Hillside w/4-row head-knife rollers, new belts 2011, D., hydro, newauger 2010, new batteries 2012; TRACTORS: 1991 Case/IH 7120 w/frt. wheel assist,D., 4744hrs., 3pt., factory cab, duals, frt. wts., 1000/540 PTO, 18.4R42 tires; 1989Case/IH 7120, D., wide frt., 6473 hrs., factory cab, 18.4R42 tires, 1000/540 PTO;1966 IHC 806, D., nar. frt., 15.5x38 tires, rear wts., 3pt., 540/1000 PTO, 15.5-38duals/hub; 1993 Case/IHC 695 utility tractor, D., frt. wheel assist, w/2255 loader-quicktack, 6ft.6in. bucket & bale tines, like new rubber 16.9x30, 3pt.; TILLAGE EQUIPMENT:Brilliant chisel plow, 9ft., 9-shank w/drag; IHC 5-4 semi mount moldboard plow w/drag;Glencoe 4500 Soil Saver field finisher, 22ft., w/drag; 4-section drag & cart; Kewaneerotary hoe, 3pt., 12ft.; IHC 4 row frt. mt. cultivator w/shields; PLANTING: JD 8300 12ft.grain drill, single disc openers, grass seed attachment; Int. 880 series 4-row planter w/fert.,herb., insecticide, monitor; HAYING EQUIPMENT: N.H. 1465 9ft. haybine-v. goodcondition; (2) JD 660 trike-frt. hay rakes, rubber teeth; N.H. 316 baler w/kicker, new belts,variable sp. kicker; (3) 7 ! x 16ft. bale cages w/2in. floors, (2) JD gears, (1) Kory 10T.gear, all ext. tongues; N.H. 770 chopper w/6ft. hay head & 1-row corn head; N.H. 28blower w/pipe section; 3 bale cart, (2) 2pt. bale movers;GRAIN HANDLING EQUIP-MENT: Radson moisture tester; Brent 325 gravity box, Kilbros 275 gravity box, both w/flotation tires, ext. tongues; Heider 175 barge box, 6x12, hoist, JD gear, flotation tires;7x14 barge box 300 on 10T gear, flotation tires; grain cleaner; (3) 8x55 augers on truck,PTO, Mayrath, Feteral-plastic hopper, Hutchison hyd. swing; 80bu. Heider auger wagon;N.H. 355 grinder/mixer, scale, mag., ext. auger; Harvest Handler 16ft. alum. elevator;MISC. EQUIPMENT: Brady green chopper; Danuiser 3pt. posthole digger, 12in. auger;N.H. 185 manure spreader, dual axle, dbl. beater w/gate, plank floor; Kuntz 10ft. hyd.dirt mover; LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: Cattle oiler, creep feeder, self-feed hay cart; 2!T. galv. self-feeder; (3) rd. bale feeders; 18ft. Chaparrel livestock trailer-dual axle, ball hitch-v.good cond.; MISC. EQUIPMENT: Winco generator on cart; JD 709 3pt., 8ft. rotarymower; Legend 2615 15ft. batwing mower, 1000PTO, new blades 2012; 120 gal. fueltank w/(2) 60gal. comp.; (1) IHC frt. wts.; split wheel wts.; 15.5x38 tractor chains; lg. qu.steel & wood posts; gates; 1 roll woven wire; JD tongue; assorted tires/rims; cement mixerw/motor; ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: 49-63 license plates; grapple fork/carrier;10gal. milk cans; (1) 8 gal. milk can; wood barrel; McDonald pump jack; wicker porchswing, chair & stand; metal trunk; corner table; printed sacks; burlap sacks; right hand steelbeamwalking plow; elec. chick. brooder; yard gate; single tub; gal. & 4 gal. wood bucket;bottle capper; (10) Kane pig waters; 2 scythes; crosscut saw; (2) well pumps; 30gal.crock; Int. metal corn sheller; CONSIGNED: Massy Ferguson Model 85 utility tractor, D.,Workmaster 800 loader;Woods 84 Brush Hog 3pt. rotary mower; 1978 Ford F-700 graintruck, 361 eng., 5/2sp., 13ft. wood floor, tarp, seed auger, 56,000mi.-v.good cond.;Handy-Sprayer ESC 500, poly, gas, center fuse pump, foamers, rinse tank, hand tank,elec. 3-way shut-off; homemade wood splitter on trailer; JD 1435 rd. baler

TERMS: CASH OR CHECKMUST HAVE PHOTO ID TO REGISTER

JIM CALHOUN, AUCTIONEER IL LIC.440000333 MT. CARROLL 815-244-9660FOR FULL LISTING & PICTURESwww.calhounauction.com

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The “Blue and Gold” ceremony for Mount Carroll Boy Scout Troop 51 and Cub Scout Pack 51 was held on March 8, 2014 at the Mount Carroll Community House. Thirty family members attended the ceremony where boys earned awards and patches.

Troop 51 Blue & Gold Ceremony

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