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Kloepping Saluted for 2013 Achievements at RE/MAX Town Lake and Country

April 16, 2014 – Broker associ-ates at RE/MAX Town Lake and Country, 21-78 Lake Carroll Blvd., Lake Carroll, Ill., recently earned special recognition from the RE/MAX Northern Illinois region for their 2013 achievements.

Hall of FameRE/MAX honors its broker

DVVRFLDWHV� IRU� UHDFKLQJ� VLJQL¿FDQW�milestones during their RE/MAX career. Patricia Kloepping was inducted into the RE/MAX Hall of Fame for helping at least 350 clients successfully complete real estate

transactions. Each year, RE/MAX salutes the

sales achievements of its brokers by awarding membership in honorary clubs, each recognizing an impor-tant level of success in annual sales production.

100% ClubThose who earn membership

in the 100% Club have reached an outstanding level of sales productiv-ity. In 2013, the productivity of the average RE/MAX Northern Illinois 100% Club member was more than four times that of the average National

Association of Realtors® (NAR) sales agent. Reaching this laudable level of success is Julie Wenzel.

Executive ClubExecutive Club membership

recognizes a group of affiliates whose sales productivity is well above the industry norm. In 2013, RE/MAX Executive Club members in Northern Illinois were more than twice as productive as the average NAR sales agent. Named to Execu-tive Club membership for their 2013 achievements are Patricia Kloepping and James Bangs.

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Partnerships have been a general combination since time began; one complimenting the oth-HU��RQH�³¿OOLQJ�D� VKRH´�

of the opposite. You’ve known plen-ty of partners around your neighbor-hood in business or on a wider stage such as Abbott and Costello, Lau-rel and Hardy, Martin and Lewis to name a comic few.

Once known in every nook and cranny of the Northwest was the duo Yesterday recognized as Sears and Roebuck and Company, a long-running partnership actually assisted through the decades by two other men whose names you may not recognize and weren’t in on any partnership.

First Richard Sears came on his own. A native son of Minnesota he was working extra hours on the Minnesota St. Louis Railroad as a telegrapher and station agent to supplement his family’s income, his father’s business having gone bankrupt.

An overheard conversation concerning a large shipment of unclaimed pocket watches caught Sear’s attention. A local jeweler had refused them but the station agent felt they were saleable and contacted the manufacturer to take on the marketing.

Within six months the watches had been sold all up and down the rail line from North Redwood, Minnesota!

Richard Sears was pleased with his success in selling so quit the rail-road job to go to Minneapolis to start a mail order business.

In 1887 young Sears then only in his twenties moved to Chicago, the center of all things railroad. Fig-uring that a majority of goods were

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It asked for a partner. That’s how that combination began, Alvah Roebuck, a young Indiana farmer DQVZHUHG�WKH�FODVVL¿HG��,W�FKDQJHG�WKH�future of marketing and merchandis-ing. By 1893 the two young go-getters

incorporated and two years later, 1895, they were joined by Julius Rosenwald.

Alvah Roebuck born in 1864 near Lafayette, Indiana showed an unusual aptitude for all things mechanical. He taught himself the intricacies of watch repair while Sears was a salesman RI� WKH� ¿UVW� UDQN�� -XOLXV� 5RVHQZDOG�brought his strengths to Sears and Roebuck.

In 1895 Roebuck’s health con-

cerns caused him to sell his interests in the partnership but Sears begged Roebuck to take charge of the watches, optical goods, phonographs (rolls & UHFRUGV�� ³PDJLF� ODQWHUQV´� RU� VOLGH�projectors, and the faster-rising tech-nology, moving picture machines.

Alvah Roebuck initiated a movie machine and accessory manufacturery plus a typewriter company but by the 1920’s his attention was drawn to a real estate in Florida. He’d sold his Chicago investments and moving to St. Petersburg, Florida he invested heavily in land and property but with the ‘Crash’ on Wall Street in 1929 KH� WRR�� VXIIHUHG� ³PDMRU� UHYHUVHV�´�coincidentally moving back to Chi-cago and to Sears in 1933. He began writing a history of the partnership he helped found.

The ensuing years, those since the team of Sears and Roebuck had disbanded, then reorganized into branches and the many interesting and, perhaps, tragic events that had occurred.

After 1895 when Rosenwald joined the two founders it was a for-tunate situation in that he came on board because not only did he become one of the world’s richest men he was noted for his business acumen and his generosity in donating money, art and artifacts, properties for the public to

share and enjoy.One of his sons was fas-

cinated by the Deutsches Museum in Munich, Germany; so much so that Julius Rosen-ZDOG� ¿QDOO\� GHFLGHG� WR� FRS\�its exhibits.

Rosenwald had been born LQ�6SULQJ¿HOG��,OOLQRLV�LQ��He did much to promote the state so led a vigorous fund raising among large corpora-tions and businesses stationed in Illinois to feature its expertise through the Museum of Science and Industry in 1933 although the building had gone up in 1893 for the Columbian Expo-sition. It is visited by well over two-three million annually.

Richard Sears and Julius Rosenwald had become acquainted because of the lat-ters’ connection in the men’s clothing industry by working

for his uncle’s manufacturing summer clothing. He returned to Chicago from New York City, meeting Sears when supplying his mail order company with merchandise.

Rosenwald in 1895 acquired a major interest in Sears, Roebuck by cancelling a debt of $37,500 with the partners. The next year this “third SDUW\´�EHFDPH�YLFH�SUHVLGHQW�RI�6�DQG�R, then chairman of the board from

1908 until his death in 1932.The year 1908 was a landmark

year in the partnership because it was then that Richard Sears had to retire from active participation due to ill health from the company he’d founded and centrally helped in its phenomenal progress.

During the associatiion of Sears

and Rosenwald, ‘95 to ‘08 mail order annually had increased from $750,000 to $50 million!

Richard Sears withdrew from WKH�¿UP�EHFDXVH�RI�KHDOWK�LVVXHV�WKDW�increased in severity until he died in 1914. He was 51 years old; a man who changed marketing and selling by mail order.

A fourth man, Robert Wood, was an unlikely person to push along a mail order business and to serve as its president and chairman of the board of directors but after all he had a long, distinguished military career after having an appointment as a cadet to West Point, the U.S. Military Academy as a young man. He was born in 1879 in Kansas City, Missouri.

+LV�¿UVW�DVVLJQPHQW�DIWHU�JUDGX-ation was to work on the new and unusual project, uncommon for dis-tances, jungle terrain and intricacy - the canal at the Isthumus of Panama.

His next assignment was during WWI in the organization of the mas-sive amount of freight and cargo for the ships in the war effort. General Wood directed all port and water terminals and shipping activities in France and England.

He next became the quarter master general directing a huge budget and purchasing all varieties of supplies for every department. Wood claimed that by having to purchase millions of items for a regular chain of commissaries was like stocking a mail order business and the retail stores which had been developed throughout the United States, then Canada and Mexico also for Sears.

Wood had promoted retail stores from the beginning of his career at 6HDUV�5RHEXFN� DV� KH� KDG� E\� ¿UVW�working in merchandising at S/R’s rival, Montgomery Ward. Hired by Julius Rosenwald who also was reluctant to go with retail shopping and bet Wood a dollar they wouldn’t succeed.

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Wood was elected the company

president in 1928 and immediately invested $35 million to open 300 VWRUHV��7KH�¿UVW� \HDU�� WKURXJK�1929 a Sears-Roebuck store opened every other business day. They became a regular stop for the average shopper. Julius Rosenwald seemed an unlikely agent to concentrate on the large agri-cultural population then throughout

America but that’s why he was called a business genius.

Reference in a 1993 Life Times given PDQ Me several years ago by classmate: Rich-ard Deets, Milledgeville, as possible subject material for which we are grateful, stated that Rosenwald’s objective for the company was to “position itself as a direct extension of a farmer’s eyes, ears and wallet.”

“THE COMPANY WANTED TO BE PERCEIVED AS A REPRESEN-TATIVE OF THE AGRICULTURAL POPULATION, MAKING THE BEST PURCHASING DECISIONS IN THE

INTEREST OF THE FARMER,” as it explained in the company’s history.

Besides Rosenwald and the goals of the other execu-tives gave away nearly as much

money as they made. A friend of Booker T. Washington, as an example, Rosenwald donated funds to build 5,000 schools in the South and add 4,000 libraries and uplifting arts and institutions in countless places.

Robert Wood was probably LQVWUXPHQWDO� LQ� WKH�³PRGHUQ´�6HDUV�operation. He organized Allstate Insurance Co. as part of the Sears Com-SDQ\�DQG�LQVWLJDWHG�SUR¿W�VKDULQJ�DQG�pension fund, not common programs in earlier times.

Sears was alert to what made both customers and employees their due - perhaps more.

The company pledge read: “Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back.”

Next week - Largest to Smallest at Sears Roebuck.

The First Baptist Church of Mt. Carroll celebrated a homecoming event on Palm Sunday, April 13th. Church service was followed up with a delicious ham buffet lunch. After a lot of reminiscing about old times the day ended with the showing of the movie “Facing the Giants.” (Courtesy of FBC of Mt. Carroll)


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Prayer is crucial to the future of our nation! When we earnestly seek God in prayer for America, we can actually change the direction our nation will take. God promises in 2 Chronicles 7:14, “If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and change their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive them and heal their land.”

God declares, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.” (Psalm 33:12) God wants to bless America. +H�HYHQ�SURPLVHV�WR�KHOS�XV�DQG�¿�JKW�our battles for us: “…but with us is the /RUG�RXU�*RG�WR�KHOS�XV�DQG�WR�¿�JKW�RXU�battles.” (2 Chronicles 32:8) However, we as Christians must do our part to seek God and follow His commands.

May Christians unite with one voice on May 1, the National Day of Prayer. Together we can turn America back to God – on our knees.

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Hush Hush . . .An Illinois House Committee

wants taxpayers to pay $100 million for a Barack Obama library.

Somehow, House Speaker Michael Madigan thinks this is an appropriate use of funds despite the state’s more than $100 billion pension crisis and $6.6 billion in unpaid bills.

In accepting hefty taxpayer dol-lars for this venture, President Barack Obama is setting himself apart from his recent predecessors, former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.

Clinton’s library, located in Little Rock, Ark., was funded solely through private donations, according to the Clinton Foundation. Clinton’s “$165 million facility was built entirely through private funds…in public record … it’s just a fact,” said Jordan Johnson, a spokeswoman for the Clinton Foundation.

Likewise, Bush’s library, located at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, was also funded through private donations.

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economic opportunity.” But more than 600,000 Illinoisans woke up today and didn’t have a job to go to, and thousands more face underemployment. To them and many others, it’s clear the president has fallen short on accomplishing his goal of “expanding economic oppor-tunity” to the Land of Lincoln, where he launched his political career as a state senator 18 years ago.

Obama’s staff expects the library to cost $500 million or more. And the costs won’t stop there. The day-to-day operations and maintenance of the United States’ 13 presidential libraries FRVW� WD[SD\HUV��PLOOLRQ� LQ�¿�VFDO�year 2013 alone.

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LETTERS and COMMENTARY . . . continued One Man’s Opinion Commentary by Jim Sacia Something very disturbing is in the

air. It’s one of those issues I don’t want to believe. We in America have come so far since President Lyndon Johnson signed WKH�&LYLO�5LJKWV�$FW�LQWR�ODZ�¿�IW\�\HDUV�ago. Now disagreements with Mr. Obama cause “Racism Charges”.

Fifty two years ago in 1962, I was an eighteen year old Private in the U.S. Army in Ft. Leonard Wood Missouri. Growing up on a thirty cow dairy farm in rural Melrose, Wisconsin, I seldom, if ever, crossed paths with a black person. I had no reason to be prejudiced then and I certainly don’t today.

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My platoon sergeant was Staff Ser-geant Johnson, an African American that I respected as much as anyone I had ever PHW��+H�ZDV� ¿�UP� EXW� IDLU�� ,¶YH� DOZD\V�believed that the military was far ahead of the civilian world on integration issues.

At the Vietnam Memorial in Wash-ington D.C. the statue of the soldiers in

combat clearly depicts the closeness of soldiers regardless of color. In a foxhole you look out for your buddy, color means nothing.

Last week President Obama praised President Johnson for making the path for him. It was a good speech, something President Obama does very well.

Now here’s the rub. Two days after the speech Congressman Charlie Rangel (D-NY), a man well known for contro-versy, blasted anyone who took issue with President Obama on any issue as a racist. Okay, I get it. Congressman Rangel’s running his mouth again but here’s why it’s effective: elected persons often fear speaking out on issues they feel strongly about because they’ll be labeled a racist. Whatever happened to debate? Come on people can’t we do better than that?

I certainly respect our President. I can’t remember a President who I disagreed with more than Mr. Obama. In my opinion he is very socialistic. I don’t believe he wants to keep America the strongest nation in the world. If that makes me a racist in your mind that is your problem not mine.

Get the disturbance out of the air. Disagreeing with our President doesn’t make one a racist. What it does do is create dialog and debate and that’s what makes America great.

Constitutional Amendment Deadline Looms SPRINGFIELD – May 4 is a date on the calendar every Illinois political observer should circle with a bright red Crayon.

That’s the last day the General Assembly can place a proposed constitutional amendment on the November ballot. At question is whether the Legislature will vote on the matter before then.

Currently, the state constitution requires that all taxpayers be taxed at the same rate. But some are calling for passing a progressive income, which would increase the tax rate as taxpayers earn more money.

“My crystal ball is broken. I don’t know if they are going to call this for a vote or not,” said House Deputy Majority Leader Frank Mautino, D-Spring Valley.

To pass, 60 percent of members of both the House and Senate must cast aye votes. “I just don’t know if the votes are there to pass it,” Mautino said.

All House Republicans and at least one Democrat have signed on to a resolution opposing the progressive income tax. If there are no defections from that position, there will not be enough votes for passage.

“This isn’t the time to start celebrating,” said state Rep. Ron Sandack, R-Downers Grove. “Any-thing could happen between now and May 4. It’s too soon to declare

victory. If nothing has happened, on May 5 we pop the corks on the Champagne bottles and celebrate.

His sentiment was echoed by state Senate GOP Leader Christine 5DGRJQR�� ³,� GH¿�QLWHO\� ZRXOGQ¶W�declare victory quite yet. But I do think more people are catching on to the fact that this isn’t about equity. It’s about another tax increase. But ZH�QHHG�WR�¿�JKW�WKH�¿�JKW�DOO�WKH�ZD\�to the end.”

And Radogno said the reason for many lawmakers reticence to support the measure is clear.

“They are struggling to get the votes and I think it is because even Democrats realize the taxpayers of Illinois can’t give any more and we don’t trust you with the money we have given you,” she said.

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A new Capitol Fax/We Ask America poll found Madigan’s unfavorable rating to be an almost mind-boggling 65 percent.

Just 20 percent of likely voters had a favorable impression of the longtime House Speaker. Years of negative publicity, the state’s many, many problems, the Republican Party’s decades-long accusations that he’s holding the state back and Madigan’s historically long tenure are all undoubtedly driving these horrible numbers.

According to the poll, 55 percent of respondents would be less likely to vote for a local candidate if that candidate was supported by Madigan. That number alone ought to give the House Republicans reason to hope. All of Madigan’s candidates could be hurt this year just because of the mere fact that Madigan is backing a Democrat.

When asked whether Madigan has been a help or a hindrance to the VWDWH¶V�HFRQRPLF�DQG�¿VFDO�UHFRYHU\��65 percent said he’s been a hindrance, while just 20 percent said he’s been a help.

Ouch.Even Democrats don’t like the

guy. 50 percent of Democrats say they have an unfavorable view of Madigan, versus 30 percent who view him in a favorable light.

According to the poll, a plural-ity of 38 percent of Democrats said they’d be less likely to vote for a

Madigan-backed candidate, with 33 percent saying they’d be more likely and 29 percent saying it would make no difference.

And a majority of 51 percent of Democrats said Madigan has been a hindrance to the state’s recovery, with just 31 percent saying he’s been a help, and the rest, 18 percent, saying he hadn’t made a difference either way.

Men are more likely to dislike Madigan than women. 70 percent of men (versus 60 percent of women) view him unfavorably. 63 percent of men (versus a plurality of 48 percent of women) would be less likely to support a Madigan-backed candidate. And an overwhelming 72 percent of men (58 percent of women) think Madigan has been a hindrance to the VWDWH¶V�HFRQRPLF�DQG�¿VFDO�UHFRYHU\�

Chicagoans don’t much care for Madigan, either, but their ire pales in comparison to what the rest of the state thinks of him. 57 percent of Chicagoans have an unfavorable opinion of Madigan, while 63 percent of suburban Cook County voters, 66 percent of Downstaters and 72 percent of collar county residents have an unfavorable opinion of the longest serving House Speaker in Illinois history.

A plurality of 36 percent of Chi-cagoans would be less likely to vote for a Madigan-backed candidate (34 percent would be more likely), while 60 percent of suburban Cook and Downstaters and 62 percent of collar county voters would be less likely to vote for such a candidate.

A strong majority of 56 percent of Chicagoans believe Madigan has been a hindrance to the state’s eco-QRPLF�DQG�¿VFDO�UHFRYHU\��ZKLOH��percent of suburban Cook voters, 66 percent of Downstaters and 70 percent

of collar county voters say the same.70 percent of whites have an

unfavorable view of Madigan, 60 per-cent of whites would be less likely to vote for a Madigan-backed candidate and 69 percent of whites say he has been a hindrance to progress.

Among African-Americans, a plurality of 46 percent have an unfavorable view of him, they’re split 38-38 on whether they’d back a Madigan-supported candidate and 50 percent say he’s been a hindrance to progress, compared to 34 percent who say he’s helped.

Independents really, really don’t like Madigan. 77 percent have an unfavorable opinion of him (top-ping Republicans’ 73 percent). 64 percent would be less likely to vote for a Madigan candidate (less than Republicans’ 72 percent). And 74 percent say he’s been a hindrance to the state’s progress (about the same as the Republicans’ 75 percent).

The obvious point here is that Madigan has become the perfect bogeyman. After decades of persistent effort, he’s now known by enough people to potentially change the outcomes of campaigns, and not in a positive way. Gone appear the days when not enough people knew who he was to matter when voters headed to the polls.

Also, if Republican gubernato-rial candidate Bruce Rauner decides to incorporate attacks on Madigan into his campaign theme, it’ll prob-ably work.

The poll of 836 likely voters was taken April 14th and had a margin of error of ±3.4 percent.

Rich Miller also publishes Capi-tol Fax, a daily political newsletter, and CapitolFax.com.

Savanna City Council Prepares to Raise Water RatesBy MICHAEL MILLER For The Prairie Advocate News

SAVANNA — The Savanna &LW\�&RXQFLO� SDVVHG� WKH�¿UVW� UHDG-ings of two ordinances which will raise user rates for water, due to rising costs, at the April 8th, 2014 meeting of that body at 333 Chi-cago Avenue in Savanna.

The meeting was attended by Council members Bill Robinson, Bill Sweeney, Ray Skiles, Jeff Griswold, and Peg Haffey, with Lisa Robinson and Christine Lee absent. Also attend-ing were Mayor Tony McCombie, City Clerk Paul Hartman, City Attorney Phil Jensen, and department heads Michael Moon, Sheryl Sipe, Shawn Picolotti and John Lindeman.

Committee ReportsRobinson delivered a brief and

sparse Collective Bargaining Com-mittee report, noting only that things were going “pretty well” with no results so far.

He also gave the Finance Com-mittee report, wherein he informed the council that there had been a request for funds, in the form of the second draw down for the installa-tion of water meters from the IEPA loan, to Ferguson Waterworks, for $351,790.88. Council approved this recommendation for payment.

The employee classification plan was next on the committee’s plate, with Robinson noting that the department heads would be review-ing this plan and more information would be forthcoming after they had done so.

Warrant #2, Bills for the month of March in the amount of $393,725.51, was fully approved.Water Rates To Rise Again?

Council unanimously approved Ordinance #2091, dealing with a change in the amount of reimbursed mileage for city employees from .485 cents per mile to .56 cents for mile. Likewise, the annual ordinance budget was approved, with little discussion.

Ordinance #2092, governing water rates and related charges, was UHDG�DQG�SODFHG�RQ�¿UVW�UHDGLQJ��7KLV�ordinance would effectively raise the rates for the different types of accounts in this manner.

If passed on its next reading, the ordinance would allow residential rates to go from $2.13 per 1,000 gallons to $2.19, with the minimum

quarterly charge rising from $21,30 to $21.90. Industrial Use accounts will go from $2.13 to $2.19 per 1,000 gallons and the minimum monthly charge will rise from $85.20 to $87.60. Commercial use accounts will also go from $2.13 to $2.19 per 1,000 gallons and the minimum monthly charge will go from $42.60 to $43.80, and nonresident users will pay double the rates for water consumed by residential users within the city limits.

Robinson explained that these changes are to help the City keep up with the rising costs of chemicals and related charges. Lindeman added he’d like to wait until he had about six months “worth of solid data” to look at in order to see what types of revenues are coming in before seeing if there would still be a minimum charge, following a question from Sweeney.

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Griswold inquired why the verbiage in the ordinances wasn’t more consistent in regards to the length of the billing period (some sections offering a ‘quarterly’ bill-ing period with others just noting a ‘billing period’).

Lindeman said this could be due to the varying types of periods for the various types of user accounts, while Robinson hastened to note that the Water/Sewer committee was hoping that the whole ordinance might see changes within six months after some data was gathered.

Final CommentsGriswold asked why the home

on Washington Street that expe-ULHQFHG� WKH� ¿UH� VWLOO� KDG� GHEULV� LQ�the driveway and other unsightly aspects. The mayor said that at this point, no one was legally allowed to set foot on the property due to an investigation.

Lindeman commented that there are still many residents who haven’t

scheduled to get a new water meter and that the City planned on begin-ning to shut water off at those sites quite soon. He also said that those still running water to guard against frozen pipes can stop that procedure DQG� WKDW� KH� ZDV� FRQ¿GHQW� LW� ZDV�safe to do so. He said if you were running a hose from a neighbor he would still monitor that until the below-freezing temperatures were gone for good.

Chief Moon said that the ordi-QDQFH�RI¿FHU�ZRXOG�EHJLQ�ZULWLQJ�out citations for cluttered yards on the 22nd of April.

Carroll & Jo Daviess Road Construction$4.8 million of taxpayer

money will be used for road construction projects in Car-roll and Jo Daviess Counties. The projects will be managed by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Shannon Route from Illinois Route 72 in Shannon to Illinois Route 64 will be improved for $2,791,731 by Martin & Com-pany Excavating of Oregon, the lowest of three bidders.

The work includes the recon-struction of two intersections, the reconstruction of reverse curves, widening, pavement reclamation, pipe culverts and the construction of two concrete box culverts.

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West Carroll to Place Sales Tax Proposal on Ballot Again In NovemberBy MICHAEL MILLER For The Prairie Advocate News

THOMSON — With no dissenting voices, the West Carroll School Board seems poised to place the recently (and narrowly) defeated one percent sales tax proposal on the county ballot again in November, per their discussion of the matter at the April 8th, 2014 meet-ing of the board in Thomson.

Present at the meeting were Board members Mike Highland, Beverly Kil-patrick, Mark Klein, John Brigham, and Dawn Rath, with Jerry Anderson and Jessica Edwards absent. Also

attending were District Superinten-dent Craig Mathers, principals Julie Katzenberger, Jeannette Ashby, Bob Lamb and Joe Hansen, Transporta-tion Director Nicole Baker, as well as Secretary Sandra Aude, with Brad Field absent.

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Principal Ashby reported that the results of the Common Core standards report card were going quite well, with Mathers adding that he had heard there were numerous requests from other schools to share what West Carroll was doing with them, due to the district’s

high performance in these matters.Katzenberger said that this will

be the last year that the students wear robes to the Eighth Grade graduation, with the ceremony becoming “more of a recognition” at this point. The promotion will take place on Thurs-day, May 29 in the Middle School gymnasium.

Lamb announced that Chloe Carson won the state FFA Diversi-¿HG�/LYHVWRFN�3URGXFWLRQ�FRQWHVW�LQ�6SULQJ¿HOG��ZKLFK�KH�GHVFULEHG�DV�D�“very tough event.” He congratulated the February students of the month, including Caleb Stines (9th grade),

Allison Brunner (10th grade), Justin Johnson (11th grade), and Darby Rumler (12th grade).

Mathers added that there is leg-LVODWLRQ�EUHZLQJ�LQ�6SULQJ¿HOG�ZKLFK�will stipulate that the ACT will no longer be given as an “assessment piece” to all students, as was previ-ous policy. He said that the growing consensus among lawmakers was to go back to the college preparatory tests for this function and that students will have to pay in order to take it.

Nicole Baker’s Transportation report included the news that she will be taking a trip to New York to facilitate more training in the new 7UDQV¿QGHU�SURJUDP��ZKLFK�0DWKHUV�quickly added would be covered by a scholarship, save for the expense of gas out and back.

Mathers updated the Board on WKH�,QVXUDQFH�&RPPLWWHH¶V�¿QGLQJV��and its ongoing renewal process with Miller, Buettner and Parrot, saying that the district is looking at a little under 14 percent decrease in its insurance costs for the coming school year.

West Carroll Represented in National Competition

The Board heard a brief Special Presentation from two students, Jamie *ULI¿WK�DQG�.DUHQQD�1RRUGKRII��ZKR�are asking for additional funding for their upcoming trip to participate in the HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) competition in Orlando, Florida from June 25th to 29th. The girls will attend Parliamentary Proce-dure groups and will participate in an actual board meeting.

7KH\�QRWHG�WKDW�WKH��¿[HG�FRVWV�of $650.00 would cover travel and hotel expenses, airline and registra-tion costs, and they were requesting the Board to help them with half of that amount. Half of their costs are covered, and they requested any aid the Board could muster. Highland said this was a “real honor for these two girls and advocated paying half of the ¿[HG�H[SHQVHV�SOXV�ZKDWHYHU�W\SH�RI�help would go to a staff member on a trip, or $325.00 plus another $200.00, each, for a total of $1050.00.

Handbooks ApprovedThe Board swiftly approved the

2014-2015 Parent/Student Handbook, as well as the 2014-2015 Extra-curricular Handbook, as well as the 2014-2015 Faculty and Transportation Handbooks.

Third Quarter FinancialsMathers told the Board that with

3/4 of the year completed, the district had spent about 75.6 percent of its budget, but when you “back out” some of the unexpected expenditures such as the purchase of the Mt. Carroll building and the maintenance grant from the State for the boiler work, the district was actually at about 73 percent right now.

Insurance Bids Let The Board approved letting for

bid the district’s Property and Casualty

Insurance for the coming school year. Mathers called the Health Insur-

ance Deductible Assessment a “nice report” because it demonstrated that since 2007 when the district went with a self-funding plan on part of the district’s deductible and that this move has saved the district a lot of funds. This savings has amounted to something more than $450,000.00 in saved premiums since 2007.

“We’ve continued to offer good EHQH¿WV� IRU� RXU� HPSOR\HHV� ZKLOH�keeping our costs down,” Mathers concluded.

The only major change noted in the District Safety Plan Review was that since the Sandy Hook tragedy, the prevailing thought is no longer to keep kids in the building if there is an intruder, but rather to get them out. Also changed is that instead of communicating on the intercom about D�VSHFL¿F�FRGH�RI�GDQJHU��QRZ�WKH�FRGH�system is out because it would take WRR�ORQJ�WR�¿JXUH�RXW�ZKDW�HDFK�FRGH�would mean. Mathers added that his suspicion is that sending out emails wouldn’t be as workable as sending out group texts since everyone would be more likely to have their phones on than checking email at the time. The Board accepted this plan as presented.

The Board agreed to retain the Benning Group, LLC, to perform the \HDUO\�GLVWULFW�¿QDQFLDO�DXGLW��DIWHU�D�recommendation based on research from Mathers. Two other companies bid for the job; one, Beggin Tipp Lamm, LLC was 95 dollars lower than Benning’s, but had dealt with much smaller districts in its audits. Based on their experience and the relatively small price difference, Mathers (and the Board) stayed with Benning, for a cost not to exceed $13,000.00.

One Percent Sales Tax Proposal:

Third Time a Charm?Mathers said he’d been talking

to county superintendents regarding the one percent sales tax proposal, and had also been in contact with a community member of Savanna who was interested in “spearheading” a movement to get the tax passed (he said he would keep the person anonymous for the time being), and said that if the Board wished to place it on the November 2014 ballot, they needed to pass a resolution by August 18th of this year.

Highland and Kilpatrick both commented that they have noted other areas where it took three attempts to get such a measure passed, and noted that this would be the third attempt for West Carroll.

Klein said the measure was imperative and that if the district did not get it passed, more and more dif-¿FXOW�FXWV�ZRXOG�EH�LQHYLWDEOH��

Mathers said that if the State followed through on its 65 percent proration, “it’s going to be really ugly in the State of Illinois next year.”

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(Top) 3 women from Savanna have good reason to try to break into the Savanna Indoor Swim-ming Pool. They exercising in a swimming pool. Myrna Sisler has ¿EURP\DOJLV��/DXUD�0DUNHQ�KDV�D�double knee replacement , and Terri Hoertz has “Brittle Bone Disease”. Being in a warm pool where they FDQ�H[HUFLVH�LV�YHU\�EHQH¿FLDO��7KH�water supports the body weight and movement is so much easier with no impact. It is a “joint friendly” way to exercise, have fun and feel good.

(Right) Terri Hoertz, Laura Marken and Myrna Sissler are in front of one of the 2 murals in the Savanna Indoor Pool. Yes, they were successful in “breaking into the pool” (with permission). They are holding long styrofoam noodles that are used in water aerobics. The noodles, weights and saucer/disks are used to increase water resis-tance with the various exercises Water aerobics can strengthen your muscles, improve your balance and ÀH[LELOLW\��,W�LV�D�IXQ�ZD\�WR�PHHW�nice people and have fun while you do your body a big favor.

The Savanna Park Board intro-duced Jodi Sedivy as the new pool manager. 3 Savanna businesses are hosting a booth to promote the pool:

Sat., April12, from 9-3- Sulli-

vans Super Valu; Sat., April19- from 9-3- ShopKo; Saturday, April26- from 9-3- Dollar General; Saturday, May 3rd- Savanna Swimming Pool.

You will be able to sign up for classes at these times and get more information. The Park Board has set the temperature at 86 degrees. This is higher than previous years. This should encourage people to support the pool and join a class; either Water Aerobics 6 a.m. or 4 p.m. or a new class this year, Aquatic Therapy. Aquatic Therapy will be

discussed next week.Please thank Sul l ivans ,

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Carroll County Board Supports Plan to Develop a Public PortTONY CARTON For The Prairie Advocate News

MOUNT CARROLL— The Carroll County board held its regular meeting on Thursday, April 17, 2014 in the county courthouse. Board member Joe Payette was absent. The board approved the minutes from their March 20 meeting as well as bills paid

in vacation and bills as presented by Committees on Claims.

The board voted unanimously to support the Upper Mississippi River International Port District and Black-hawk Hills Regional Council in their request for federal funding assistance that would develop an actionable plan for the development of a public port.

According to the letter of support approved by the board, river ports, which have been overlooked by tradi-tional economic development analysis in this region, would be powerful engines for economic development and commercial growth for the counties and communities along the river corridor.

By showing its support, the board

Milledgeville February Students of the MonthCongratulations to (L to R)

Natalie Osterhaus, Garrett Kness, Lauren Hackbarth, and Kate Jakobs, selected as Milledgeville HIgh School Students of the Month for February. The habit used to select students was

SYNERGY. Students exhibiting this trait aren’t afraid of differences and celebrate diversity; Realize that by working together, so much more can be accomplished; Understand that each person is unique and brings a different

perspective; Work out problems by fol-lowing the steps of a Synergy Action 3ODQ��'H¿QH�WKH�SUREOHP��/LVWHQ�to the other side; 3) Share their side; 4) Brainstorm ideas; 5) Find the best solution. (Courtesy of Talisa Pauley)

recognized the importance of the port district’s efforts to determine the top locations for development of future public access ports along the Carroll and Jo Daviess County boundaries of the Mississippi River.

Department ReportsCarroll County Sheriff Jeff Doran

reported his department is entering a study with Jo Daviess and Stephenson counties to consolidate 911 services.

The Assessor’s department reported they have posted an adver-tisement for a summer intern to work on data collection.

The County Clerk and Recorder RI¿FHV�UHSRUWHG�WKH�FRPSOHWLRQ�RI�LWV�spring/2014 election canvas and it has purchased four desktop computers and a scanner in conjunction with the county’s XP upgrade project.

The Highway Department reported a letting for aggregates, patch mix, calcium chloride and road strip-ing April 14. The letting is for county materials as well as all road districts in Carroll County. Bituminous materials will be let in May or June.

Curnyn Construction began replacement of the bridge carrying Elm Road over Middle Creek.

The county GIS department is ordering more plat books and working ZLWK�WKH�VKHULII¶V�RI¿FH�WR�XSGDWH�PDS�books in squad cars.

Zoning reported it has issued 2 new addresses, begun discussions for a setback variance at 8504 VanBuskirk 5G�DQG�KDV�QRWL¿HG�WKH�RZQHU�RI��Argo Fay Route of violations of the county metal storage ordinance.

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously recommended and the board approved amending the Mixed Use Planned Unit Development (PUD) of the Upper Campus of the Jo Carroll LRA Depot from the current 70% com-mercial and 30% residential to 40% industrial, 40% commercial and 20% UHVLGHQWLDO�WR�SURYLGH�LQFUHDVHG�ÀH[-ibility for business interests at the depot.

County Extension announced the 05-31-2014 retirement of director Joseph Schwamberger and said they are adding summer staff.

Old businessThe board approved a one-year

contract for phone service with SYNDEO covering dedicated internet access, directory listing, PRI-IAD VHUYLFHV�� LQVWDOODWLRQ�� FRQ¿JXUDWLRQ�and number porting. The new system will be implemented at considerable savings to the county and is expected to fully pay for itself in four to six years. &RXQW\�RI¿FLDOV�ZLOO�DQQRXQFH�D�SKRQH�service changeover date.

The board also approved prepara-tion of a compensation recommendation resolution regarding the establishment of pay for the four-year terms of certain HOHFWHG� FRXQW\� RI¿FLDOV�� 7KH� RI¿FHV�affected are the Clerk and Recorder, Sheriff and Treasurer.

Pursuant to Illinois statute, com-SHQVDWLRQ�IRU�HOHFWHG�FRXQW\�RI¿FLDOV�must be established at least 180 days SULRU�WR�WKH�EHJLQQLQJ�RI�WHUP�RI�RI¿FH�on December 1, 2014 and cannot con-stitutionally be increased or decreased until after the 2014 term ends in the

year 2018.The county board is required to

balance its duty to fairly and adequately FRPSHQVDWH�HOHFWHG�RI¿FLDOV�ZLWK� LWV�duty to protect the public’s tax dollars while at the same time, effectively and HI¿FLHQWO\�SURYLGLQJ�FRXQW\�VHUYLFHV�

The board, by a 7-1 vote, approved ZULWLQJ�WKH�UHVROXWLRQ�DQQXDOO\�¿[LQJ�for each term year the salary increase numbers: 3% for FY2015, 3% for FY2016, 2% for FY2017 and 2% for FY2018.

The county attorney and county administrator will prepare and present the resolution at the board’s May 1, 2014 meeting when, following review and discussion, the board will vote on the proposal.

Sandburr RunThe board also approved a Class A

liquor license for Sandburr Run, LLC. Sandburr Run Hotel and Golf

Course is the newly renovated facility located on the site of the former Buck’s Barn in Thomson.

The extensive renovation carries a price tag in excess of $330K and will create 15 new and returning jobs. The new owners are renovating 42 rooms and seven suites and expect to open the hotel in May.

The 9-hole golf course will be restored with newly seeded greens and a renovated pro shop. The course is slated to open in August.

Side noteCommon Good LLC has with-

drawn its application for cultivation and distribution of medical marijuana at the Savanna Depot Park, citing the excessive fees and bonding required by the state.

Current rules require growers to pay a $25,000 non-refundable DSSOLFDWLRQ�IHH��LQ�¿UVW�\HDU�fees, have $500,000 cash on hand and obtain a $2 million escrow account or surety bond.

Patients would pay $100 a year to apply for a medical marijuana card. Disabled people and veterans would pay $50 annually.

The next county board meeting is scheduled for May1, 2014 at 9:30 a.m.

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS By Craig LangPrairie Advocate Sports

Milledgeville Missile pitcher Jordan Harris delivers a pitch to a Sterling Newman batter during Wednesday’s game in Milledgeville. Harris went two and two thirds innings, giv-ing up six runs while walking three and striking out three in the Comet 10-1 victory. (PA photo/Craig Lang)

The Missiles Devin Biller is forced out at second base as the *VTL[Z�ZOVY[Z[VW�THRLZ�[OL�YLSH`� [OYV^�[V�Ä�YZ[��+L]PU�HUK�the Missiles fell to Sterling Newman by nine runs. (PA photo/Craig Lang)

HS Baseball ScheduleApril 24Eastland at Warren/StocktonPecatonica/Durand at MilledgevilleEast Dubuque at West CarrollMorrison at Sterling NewmanLe-Win at River Ridge/Scales

MoundGalena at Pearl CityErie/Prophetstown at FultonApril 25West Carroll at OregonApril 26Pecatonica/Durand at Eastland

(DH)South Beloit at MilledgevilleSterling Newman at West Carroll

(DH)AFC at Pearl City (DH)Fulton at Galena TourneyApril 28Milledgeville at EastlandMorrison at Erie/ProphetstownRiver Ridge/Scales Mound at

OrangevilleDakota at Pearl CityAmboy at Fulton

April 29Pearl City at EastlandMilledgeville at Freeport AquinWest Carroll at Le-WinRiver Ridge/Scales Mound at East

DubuqueFulton at Kewanee

Comets Big Inning Sinks Missiles

The Sterling Newman Com-ets traveled to Milledgeville on Wednesday and left with the 10-1 win against the Missiles. Both teams sent a single runner across the plate LQ�WKH�¿�UVW�LQQLQJ�DQG�WKH�VFRUH�UH�mained tied at one until the Comets HUXSWHG�IRU�HLJKW�¿�IWK�LQQLQJ�UXQV�WR�take control of the game.

Newman batted around in the top of the eighth and scored all eight of their runs on just four hits and one Milledgeville error. Milledgeville scored their lone run on a Devin Biller base on balls. Biller then stole second and third before Kameron DawTyne EURXJKW�KLP�LQ�ZLWK�D�VDFUL¿�FH�À�\��

'\ODQ�+HIIHO¿�QJHU�DQG�$-�6KDUS�led the Comet offesne with both going two for four at the plate. Both scored D�SDLU�RI�UXQV�DQG�+HIIHO¿�QJHU�KDG�two runs batted in and three stolen bases. Quincy Coomes took the pitching victory for Newman, going ¿�YH�LQQLQJV�DQG�DOORZLQJ�D�VLQJOH�KLW��a fourth inning single to DawTyne.

7KH�0LVVLOHV�-RUGDQ�+DUULV�VXI�fered the loss on the mound, going two and two third innings in relief, allowing six runs on three hits.

Sterling Newman (3-4) – 1-0-0-0-8-1 – 10 8 0

Milledgeville (4-1) – 1-0-0-0-0-0-0 – 1 1 3

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inning runs and that would prove to be just enough as the Thunder took the 9-3 victory in Dakota on Wednesday.

Dakota managed to push a run DFURVV�LQ�WKH�ERWWRP�RI�WKH�¿�UVW�DQG�added single runs in the third and

seventh while the Thunder scored one run in the top half of the second, added a pair of runs in the fourth and single runs in the sixth and seventh.

Matt Ritchie was three for four at the plate while teammates Shaun 0DJLOO�ZHQW�WZR�IRU�¿�YH�ZLWK�D�SDLU�RI� WZR�EDVH�KLWV��7UHYRU�-RQHV�ZDV�two for three and Tom Watson went WZR�IRU�IRXU��-RVK�6XOOLYDQ�WRRN�WKH�pitching victory, allowing two runs on two hits while walking three and striking out four Indian hitters.

West Carroll (6-7) – 4-1-0-2-0-1-1 – 9 12 1

Dakota – 1-0-1-0-0-0-1 – 3 3 7

Area Baseball ScoresApril 15Durand/Pecatonica 5 Forreston/

Polo 4Geneseo 8 Dixon 1April 16Pearl City 14 Le-Win 4Kewanee 10 Morrison 8Warren/Stockton 9 East Dubuque

8Erie/Prophetstown 2 Amboy 1South Beloit 6 AFC 2Byron 1 Oregon 0Geneseo 20 Dixon 0 (5 Inn.)Rock Falls 5 Rock Island 0Rockford Boylan 3 Freeport 1April 17Eastland 5 West Carroll 4 (9 Inn.)Dakota 5 Milledgeville 4Forreston/Polo 2 Durand/Peca-

tonica 1Sterling Newman 2 Fulton 0Morrison 17 Amboy 1 (5 Inn.)LaSalle-Peru 12 Sterling 0 (5 Inn.)Sterling 5 LaSalle-Peru 3Erie/Prophetstown 10 Bureau

Valley 0 (5 Inn.)AFC 5 South Beloit 4Byron 9 Oregon 1Rock Falls 7 Winnebago 1Geneseo 7 Dixon 0April 18Eastland 6 East Dubuque 0Byron 12 Eastland 0Freeport 11 Sterling 7Rock Falls 10 Forreston/Polo 0 (6

Inn.)Rock Falls 10 Forreston/Polo 1

Sterling Newman 18 Orion 8 (5 Inn.)

Sterling Newman 10 Orion 4Peru St. Bede 5 Erie/Prophet-

stown 3Erie/Prophetstown 9 Peru St.

Bede 6Richmond-Burton 11 Oregon 1

(6 Inn.)Ottawa Marquette 14 Amboy 2

HS Softball ScheduleApril 24Eastland at Stockton/WarrenDurand/Pecatonica at Milled-

gevilleEast Dubuque at West CarrollLe-Win at Scales Mound/River

RidgeRock Island Alleman at MorrisonErie/Prophetstown at FultonGalena at Pearl City

Continued on next page . . .


April 26Eastland at Dawg Daze Tourney in

ByronSouth Beloit at MilledgevilleDakota at Pearl CityApril 28Milledgeville at EastlandMorrison at Erie/ProphetstownAmboy at FultonApril 29

Pearl City at EastlandMilledgeville at Freeport AquinWest Carroll at Le-WinScales Mound/River Ridge at East

DubuqueMorrison at Sterling Newman

Fillies Blank KewaneeThe Morrison Fillies got a gem

of a pitching performance from freshman Lauren Rice on Tuesday in Morrison as the Fillies shut out the Kewanee Boilermakers 12-0. The Morrison offense pounded out ten hits enroute to the victory but the story was Rice as she came one base on balls away from tossing a SHUIHFW�JDPH��6KH�¿QLVKHG�WKH�¿YH�inning contest by fanning thirteen Kewanee hitters.

The game was scoreless until 0RUULVRQ� HUXSWHG� IRU� ¿YH� VHFRQG�LQQLQJ�UXQV��7KH\�DGGHG�DQRWKHU�¿YH�runs in the bottom half of the third DQG�VHQW�WKHLU�¿QDO�WZR�UXQV�DFURVV�the plate in the bottom of the fourth.

Offensively the Fillies were led by Shannon Finneran who scored two runs and had three runs batted in and teammate Brooke Stralow who had a single, triple, scored a pair of runs and also had three runs batted in.Kewanee (5-4) – 0-0-0-0-0 – 0 0 0

Morrison (10-1) - 0-5-5-2-x – 12 10 0Newman Tops Milledgeville in Eleven

In a back and forth battle, the Sterling Newman Comets topped the Lady Missiles 11-5 in eleven innings in Milledgeville on a very brisk and windy Wednesday game.

Milledgeville jumped out to the early lead, scoring a pair of runs in the bottom of the second inning. Newman responded with three runs of their own in the top of the third to take the one run lead. The Lady Missiles tied the score at three with a single run in the bottom half of the fourth and took the lead back with a run in the bottom of the sixth. The Comets went back on top in the top half of the seventh and Milledgeville responded with a lone run in the bottom of the seventh to send the game to extra innings.

The game remained knotted at ¿YH�UXQV�DSLHFH�XQWLO�1HZPDQ�HUXSWHG�for six-eleventh inning runs and the Lady Missiles couldn’t respond to fall to the Comets.

Kayleigh Leddy led the Lady Missile offense with three hits includ-ing a second inning home run and two runs batted in. Newman’s Julie Hurd led the Comet offense with four

hits, including a pair of doubles and two RBI’s.

Samantha Miller took the pitch-ing victory, going the distance and walking four while striking out sev-

enteen Lady Missile hitters. Morgan Adolph took the loss for Milled-geville, pitching six and a third innings in relief of starter Sam Schmidt.

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS Continued . . .

Milledgeville’s Kendra Schave makes contact on a Comet pitch during Wednesday’s softball action. The Lady Mis-siles fell to Sterling Newman 11-5 in eleven innings. (PA photo/Craig Lang)

Lady Missile Samantha Schmidt delivers a pitch to a Sterling Newman batter during Wednesday’s softball action in Milled-geville. (PA photo/Craig Lang)


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Is Fluoride Killing You?By TONY CARTON For The Prairie Advocate News

FREEPORT — The Freeport City

Council graciously granted Dr. Dean

Murphy speaking time at its April 14,

2014 meeting. Murphy, a Rockford

orthodontist and author of the book,

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gleaned from his 17-year journey into

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is hurting not only the teeth, but it’s

also hurting us biologically,” said

Murphy. “It’s hurting our different

organ systems. It’s a poison and it

slowly accumulates inside of us, and

eventually it causes havoc.”

Fluoride compounds are salts that

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bines with minerals in soil or rocks.

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DJHQF\�ZDUQV�WKDW�ÀXRULGH�PD\�FDXVH�health problems if present in public

or private water supplies in amounts

greater than the drinking water

standard set by the Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA).

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the EPA, the federal agency set this

level of protection based on the best

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health problems. EPA has set an

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(MCL), at 4.0 parts per million. MCLs

are set as close to the health goals as

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to detect and remove contaminants

using suitable treatment technologies.

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dards are non-enforceable guidelines

regulating contaminants that may

cause cosmetic effects (such as skin

or tooth discoloration) or aesthetic

effects (such as taste, odor, or color)

in drinking water.

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oration and/or pitting is caused by

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the teeth in children.

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port to be about one fourth the MCL

and about half the SMCL, or well

below the recommended safety level.

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dards are too lenient and any amount

of the chemical is too much.

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and other chemicals into our water

supply?” Murphy said. “It’s not just

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are much more harmful than the natu-

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He said fluoride affects the

teeth, the thyroid gland, the para-

thyroid gland, the pineal gland which

is involved with sleep cycles and

estrogen-type cycles.

“Most people don’t understand,”

said Murphy. “They think it’s in the

natural well water, but that is only the

beginning.”

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lates in the body over time, chronically

destroys bones resulting in early-onset

osteoporosis.

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affect the brain, causing abnormal

behaviors, most notably, memory loss.

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Greenland on these miners that were

mining cryolite, a sodium aluminum

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years of exposure and mining this stuff

and inhaling the dust in the mines,”

said Murphy. “We’ve been treating our

water with it for more than 50 years.”

Murphy also discussed his

UHVHDUFK�RQ�ÀXRULGH�DQG�IHUWLOLW\�“Fertility is another major health

concern and problem in this country,”

he said. “Most people don’t know why

fertility is such a problem, but that’s

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He said animal studies show

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cows and sheep they are not able to

reproduce, and it is not only animal

studies that show accumulations of

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“A number of studies from China,

India, Mexico, and Russia have found

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levels,” Murphy said.

Granted, the studies shown by

Murphy were performed in coun-

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contaminant level goal set by the EPA,

and 5 to 10 times the level added to

municipal water supplies in Stephen-

son County. But Julie Haddad of

Freeport, who introduced Dr Murphy

and spoke emotionally following his

presentation, was adamant in her

instruction to the council.

“Would I say it is safe to drink the

water,” she said. “No, you should not

drink the water.”

,OOLQRLV�PDQGDWHV�ÀXRULGDWLRQ�RI�water. Murphy and Haddad urge area

residents to contact their legislators

and ask them to work in support of

legislation that will allow municipali-

WLHV�WR�RSW�RXW�RI�ÀXRULGDWLRQ��The Lanark City Council was

WKH�¿UVW�,OOLQRLV�FRPPXQLW\�WR�VKRZ�their support of a measure aimed

DW�HQGLQJ�WKH�ÀXRULGDWLRQ�RI�SXEOLF�water supplies in Illinois on March

6, 2012. The city passed a resolu-

tion supporting House Bill 5383, a

measure that “Repeals a provision

requiring the Department of Public

Health (IDPH, 415 ILLS 40/7a) to

promulgate rules to provide for the

DGGLWLRQ�RI�ÀXRULGH�WR�SXEOLF�ZDWHU�supplies.”

HB 5383 was introduced by Rep.

Rich Morthland (R-71, Cordova) on

Feb. 29, 2012, at the request of Tom

Kocal, Lanark Ward 2 Alderman.

Besides the health and political

DVSHFWV� WKDW� PDNH� XS� WKH� ÀXRULGH�debate, there is a constitutional aspect.

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water supply is to supply water to the

entire community - which is composed

of people with varying health condi-

tions, in varying stages of life, and of

varying economic status. To forcibly

mass medicate the residents of my

town, and anywhere in this country

- is a civil rights violation. When I

was elected as alderman, I, too, took

an oath to uphold the U.S. and State

of Illinois Constitution. I take that

oath seriously.

“HB 5383 is certainly a step

in the right direction. It will give

municipalities and food processors

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But no further action was taken

after the bill was referred back to the

Rules Committee after they assigned

the bill to the Environmental Health

Committee on Feb. 27. This commit-

tee addressed HB 5383 on March 9,

2012, where Chief Co-Sponsor Rep.

Linda Chapa LaVia (D-83, Aurora)

joined the effort. The bill was re-

referred to the Rules Committee,

where it died.

You can participate in re-intro-

ducing this measure by contacting

State Senator Tim Bivins, 50 W.

Douglas, Freeport, IL or 815-233-

0037 and State Representative Brian

Stewart, 50 W. Douglas, Freeport, IL

or 815-232-0774.


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Obituaries

Electric Aggregation Options Reviewed by Morrison City Council By LYNNETTE FORTHFor The Prairie Advocate News

MORRISON — On April 14th, mem-

bers of the Morrison City Council met

for a regular meeting in the Whiteside

County Board Room. All aldermen

were present.

The lone public comment came

from Stephanie Vavra, who spoke on

promoting the bike trail. “We have

an asset that we need to promote.

Some people don’t know about our

bike trail. Maybe we should consider

a space on the city’s website . . . it is

an opportunity to drive some business

into town.

“Also, our covered bridges - we

have to let people know it’s there.

Perhaps we need to think about some

signage,” Vavra commented.

City Administrator Barry Dykhui-

zen responded to Vavra’s comments by

stating that he had heard just that day

that the contractor for the bike trail

ZRXOG� EH� UHWXUQLQJ� WR� ¿�QLVK� JUDG�ing and seeding work, and that The

Friends of the Park will be holding a

Grand Opening celebration in June.

Dykhuizen also noted that aggressive

promotion of the path will be done in

the days to come.

Mayor Pannier brought special

attention to the 107th birthday of resi-

dent Gladys Luttens. Pannier made a

special phone call to her wishing her

a Happy Birthday. Stephanie Vavra

noted that it would be nice if the com-

munity could try to send Luttens 107

cards. “How special would that be?”

Vavra asked.

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Administrator Dykhuizen reported

that the Public Works Department

had organized sandbagging efforts a

month ago, and Dykhuizen wanted

to thank everyone that helped and to

acknowledge their efforts.

Sports Complex Director Jim

Dubois noted that the Ashford Gymbo-

ree went well. The fundraiser for Breast

Cancer Awareness generated $2,000.

Dubois thanked local volunteers.

Dubois also reported that the

complex is now looking at three and

possibly four pavilions to be donated.

“It looks like all four will get done this

summer.”

Police Chief Brian Melton

reported that earlier in the month he

sent out 40 reminders to various resi-

dents on ordinance violations, with a

lot of positive responses. The Police

Department is continuing efforts to

ZRUN�ZLWK�WKH�VFKRRO�WR�LPSURYH�WUDI¿�F�À�RZ�EHWZHHQ�WKH�VFKRROV��DV�ZHOO�DV�to improve parking. The changes will

take effect on May 5th.

Electrical aggregationCouncil reviewed bids to select a

new supplier. Mike Mudge with Rock

River Energy Services spoke to the

council stating, “This program has

more than met our expectations. The

¿�UVW�QLQH�PRQWKV�KDYH�VKRZQ�WKH�PRVW�savings. The Mayor and council need

to be commended for putting this on the

ballot, and also the citizens for voting

this in. It has kept money in town.”

Members of the council reviewed

bids from three suppliers, and weighed

each option carefully. Mudge informed

DOGHUPHQ�WKDW�+RPH¿�HOG�KDG�WKH�EHVW�

price, with none of the suppliers charg-

ing termination fees.

Scott Connelly questioned the last

possible date for making a decision as

a council. Mudge replied, “We should

take action tonight. We built a little bit

of cushion in this. We could go out

and rebid and bring this back in two

weeks if that would make you more

comfortable. Prices change everyday. I

don’t see the market back sliding any. I

think these prices are right in line with

other communities.

“Com Ed’s rate WILL go up in

June,” Mudge added. “I would advise

deciding before they announce that

rate change, which will be around

May 1st.”

Mudge continued explaining that

letters will be sent out to residents in

the mail, offering them the “opt out”

option, with a couple of weeks to

decide. Residents can choose to leave

the program at any time. Mayor Pan-

nier asked if a person can opt in or out

as many times as they wanted.

Mudge replied, “Within reason,

\HV��7KH�SHRSOH�KDYH�WKH�¿�QDO�VD\��,I�a better rate comes along, they can

opt out of the community program.

Information can be found on the Illi-

nois Congress Commissions website

to compare prices.”

City Administrator Dykhuizen

stated, “The council and myself

could easily compare rates and notify

citizens.”

Aldermen voted unanimously

WR�DSSURYH�+RPH¿�HOG�(QHUJ\�DV�WKH�city’s energy supplier with a total

program savings of $445,100.

Tentative Ä�ZJHS�`LHY��I\KNL[�CA Dykhuizen noted that the

budget has not changed much since the

last budget meeting, with one expense

being added to the Water Department.

The general fund’s focus is to build the

fund balance. The size of the budget is

due to the Wast Water Treatment Plant.

Mayor Pannier thanked Dykhui-

zen for his efforts on the budget. “We

appreciate the staff, council and depart-

ment heads for their input as well.”

Council approved the tentative budget.

9LZVS\[PVU��The law enforcement mutual

aid agreement was considered. Chief

Melton stated, “For a small agency,

this is a critical resource for us. This

is the law enforcement counterpart to

the MABAS system. This is a renewal

agreement to consider. All we have to

do if we need help is to call a 1-800

number, and we will get what we need.

As an example, the City of Washington

used this program when they had their

tornadoes.

“The city has been members of

this program since at least 2009. There

is no expiration on the agreement, with

a yearly cost of $200.00.” Council

approved the resolution.

Other items for consideration,

discussion and information:

$� 3XEOLF� KHDULQJ� IRU� WKH� ¿�VFDO�year 2015 budget is set for April 28th,

2014 at 6:45 p.m.

Council will consider disposing

or vacating a portion of Tech Drive

to Morrison Institute of Technology.

Dykhuizen stated, “This came about

during discussion of the Waste-water

Treatment Plant. MIT voiced their

wishes. They asked the city if they

would give up that portion of Tech

Drive with proper easements. The goal

is to get council’s feedback.”

Mayor Pannier added, “There is

nothing urgent about this, some time

in the future, MIT would like our

feed back.”

In closing, the Mayor stated,“Just

to let you know we have had requests

on liquor license reviews, regarding

the exception option to allow New

Year’s Eve and Super Bowl Sunday

exemptions.” Mayor Pannier will do

further investigating.

The Mayor also noted that he has

heard mention of the State providing

funding for pothole repair, as well as a

grant for trails. “We need to look into

that,” Pannier added.

Alderman Harvey Zuidema

thanked the council for the plant that

they gave to him at the passing of his

mother.

Council entered executive session

for “5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(2) Collective

negotiating matters between the

public body and its employees or

their representatives, or deliberation

concerning salary schedules for one

or more classes of employees

5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(6) The setting

of a price for sale or lease of property

owned by the public body.” No action

was taken upon exiting the session.

The next meeting of the Morrison

City Council is April 28th at 7:00 pm.

‘Voices of Praise’ Concert in Morrison As part of the 2014 Concert

Series of the Emmanuel Reformed

Church in Morrison, Emmanuel’s

“Voices of Praise” cordially invites

the area to experience its seventh

annual Spring cantata, “God’s Been

Good!” which will be presented in

three performances, Thursday, Friday

and Sunday evenings, April 24, 25 &

27 at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of the

Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E

Morris, Morrison. Doors will open

at 6:00 each evening.

Under the direction of ministry

coordinator Rich Criss, “Voices of

Praise” is the 85-voice outreach choir

comprised of those from the 60-voice

Sanctuary Choir of the Emmanuel

Reformed Church as well as members

of other churches in the area. All

PHPEHUV�KDYH�FRPH�WRJHWKHU�XQL¿�HG�under one Lord and Savior, Jesus

Christ to share the story of Christ

through powerful music.

The choir will be joined by solo-

ists Ed Pruis, Kyle McCoy, Tonia

Ernst, Dennis VanZuiden and Rich

Criss.

No tickets are needed for this

75-minute concert and a free-will

offering will be received. All ages

are welcome and the church is handi-

capped accessible. A fellowship hour

will follow all performances, hosted

by the women of Emmanuel.

A free shuttle bus will be provided

for one hour prior to and following all

three performances. This shuttle bus

will pick up from Ebenezer Reformed

Church’s parking lot just two blocks

south of Emmanuel’s campus drop-

ping you off at the curb in front of

Emmanuel. This convenient service

will aid in your parking ease.

For more information, please

visit the church’s web site at www.

emmanuelreformedchurch.org and

click on the “Concert Series” button.

Eleanor J. DouglasEleanor J. Douglas, 93, of

Pleasant View Nursing Home, Mor-

rison, IL, died

Wednesday,

April 16, 2014,

at the Nursing

Home.

Eleanor

was born April

20, 1920, in

Morrison, IL,

to John and Zada

(Humphrey) Bruins. She graduated

from Morrison High School in Mor-

rison, IL. Eleanor married Floyd F.

Douglas on October 30, 1947, in

Morrison, IL. He died November 1,

1988. Eleanor was employed by the

phone company in Morrison, and then

the Government Hospital in the Lyons

district of Clinton, IA. She later was

a fulltime homemaker while raising

her children. Eleanor was a member

of First Presbyterian Church in Fulton,

IL, where she was active in the Pres-

byterian Women’s Association. She

was an election judge for many years.

Eleanor enjoyed crocheting, working

search puzzles, baking, and canning

vegetables from her garden. She also

loved family gatherings and spending

time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include one daughter,

Linda (Terry) Jensen of Albany, IL;

one son, Roy Marvin Douglas of Gene-

seo, IL; four grandchildren, Kim (Lee)

Weidel, Nikki (Ben) Weidel, Mark

(Leah) Douglas, and Craig (Kim)

Douglas; three step grandchildren,

Jennifer Jensen, Kaarina Jensen, and

Allen Jensen; six great-grandchildren,

Clayton and Faith Douglas, Bailey

and Zeke Weidel, Aiden Jensen, and

Elley Weidel.

She was preceded in death by her

husband, Floyd; two sisters, Verdella

Bruins and Shirley Bruins; two broth-

ers, Albert and Norman Bruins.

Funeral Service will be at 10:30

a.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at

the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-

Renkes Funeral Home with Pastor

Blake Severson, Pastor at Fulton

3UHVE\WHULDQ�&KXUFK��)XOWRQ��,/�RI¿��ciating. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m.to

8:00 p.m., Monday, April 21, 2014 at

the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-

Renkes Funeral Home. Interment:

Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, IL A

memorial has been established.


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. . . continued from page A12Sterling Newman (4-4) – 0-0-3-0-

0-0-2-0-0-0-6 – 11 13 0Milledgeville – 0-2-0-1-0-1-1-0-0-

0-0 – 5 14 3Morrison Blanks Fulton

The Fillies pushed runs across

the plate in every inning but two as

WKH\�FUXLVHG�WR�WKH��¿YH�LQQLQJ�game on Wednesday in Morrison.

Brooke Stralow took the pitching

victory for Morrison, allowing just

a two base hit by Fulton’s Jenna

Jones. Stralow fanned ten Fulton

batters.

Shannon Finneran and teammate

Rachel Davis each had two hits for

the Filles. Finneran collected three

runs batted in while Davis chipped in

with a pair of RBI’s. Fulton’s Camerin

Huizenga took the pitching loss.

Fulton – 0-0-0-0-0 – 0 1 0Morrison (11-1,3-0) – 0-0-0-2-

2-7 – 11 12 0Pearl City Shuts Out Le-WinThe Lady Wolves took a three

to nothing lead into the third inning

enroute to the 9-0 win over Le-Win

on Wednesday afternoon. Pearl City

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the victory.

Pearl City pounded out sixteen

hits, led by Kylie Fransen and team-

mate Bronte Wright who each went

WKUHH� IRU� ¿YH� DW� WKH� SODWH�� +DOOH�Fransen and Andrea Baumgartner

both were three for four.

Halle Fransen also picked up the

pitching win, going seven innings

and allowing just three hits while

issuing two base on balls and strik-

ing out nine Lady Panther hitters.

Pearl City (10-3,5-0) – 2-1-0-5-0-

0-1 – 9 16 2Le-Win – 0-0-0-0-0-0-0 – 0 3 2Lady Thunder Sweep Eastland

The Lady Cougars traveled to

Thomson on Thursday afternoon

and came home on the losing end

of a double header by scores of 8-7

and 18-12.

The opening game saw West

Carroll jump out to a six to one lead

after two innings. Eastland closed

the gap to three runs as they sent a

pair of runs across the plate in the

third. West Carroll responded with

a pair of runs of their own in the

fourth inning.

The Lady Cougars began their

FRPHEDFN�ZLWK�VLQJOH�UXQV�LQ�WKH�¿IWK�and sixth and plated another two runs

in the top half of the seventh but that

was as close as they could come.

Anna Badtke led the West Car-

roll offense in game one, going three

for four at the plate with a two run

homer and three runs batted in. Abby

Maike and teammate Darby Rumler

both were two for four with Rumler

knocking in three. Cassidy Rice took

the pitching victory for West Carroll

going six and a third innings and

allowing seven runs on eleven hits

while walking none and fanning nine

Eastland batters.

Game two saw West Carroll

again jump out to a big lead early as

they took a seven to one lead after

two innings. Eastland responded with

six runs in the third to knot the score

at seven runs apiece.

The Lady Thunder held a twelve

to ten lead going into the sixth inning

where the Lady Thunder were able

to break through sending six more

runners across home plate. Eastland

managed to push across another pair

of runs in the seventh but that was as

close as they would come.

Monica Smith went three for

three at the plate for West Carroll with

D�VLQJOH��GRXEOH��WULSOH�DQG�¿YH�UXQV�batted in. Teammate Anna Badtke

went two for four with a grand slam

homer run and six runs batted in.

Abby Maike took the pitching victory

for the Lady Thunder.

“The biggest key again is not

committing errors or making mis-

takes,” commented Coach Mathey,

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header for us was outstanding. We are

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West Carroll – 4-2-0-2-0-0-0 – 8 11 1Eastland – 1-0-2-0-1-1-2 – 7 12 3Eastland – 1-0-6-0-4-0-2 – 12 11 3West Carroll – 2-5-0-0-5-6-x – 18 10 1

Area Softball ScoresApril 15Forreston/Polo 12 Durand/Peca-

tonica 11 (8 Inn.)

April 16Erie/Prophetstown 11 Amboy 0

AFC 10 South Beloit 8

South Beloit 13 AFC 5

Rock Island Alleman 17 Sterling

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Orangeville 16 Freeport Aquin 8

Freeport 7 Rockford Boylan 1

April 17Milledgeville 6 Dakota 2

Le-Win 6 Pearl City 4

Morrison 1 Amboy 0

Forreston/Polo 11 Durand/Peca-

tonica 1 (5 Inn.)

Sterling Newman 4 Fulton 1

Erie/Prophetstown 19 Bureau

Valley 1 (5 Inn.)

Oregon 7 Winnebago 2

Rock Falls 3 Byron 1

April 18Sherrard 15 West Carroll 0 (4

Inn.)

Dixon 9 West Carroll 8 (5 Inn.)

Fulton 12 West Carroll 5 (4 Inn.)

Sterling 11 Rochelle 0 (6 Inn.)

Sterling 5 Rockton Hononegah 4

Erie/Prophetstown 18 Peru St.

Bede 6

Erie/Prophetstown 13 Peru St.

Bede 2

Ottawa Marquette 9 Amboy 1

Orion 3 Sterling Newman 2 (8

Inn.)

Rock Falls 12 Rockford Boylan 5

Rock Falls 14 Rockford Boylan 3

(5 Inn.)

Oregon 10 Rockford Jefferson 4

Rockford Jefferson 19 Oregon 18

Girls Track ResultsApril 15 at Sterling1- Sterling – 89.5

2- Dixon – 65.5

3- Ottawa – 28

April 16 at Winnebago1- Winnebago – 162

2- Polo/Forreston – 106

3- Pearl City - 78

Boys Track ResultsApril 15 at Fulton1- Fulton – 82

2- Erie/Prophetstown – 77

3- Sterling Newman – 64

4- Camanche – 63

5- Sherrard – 57

6- Amboy – 45

7- Galena – 39

8- Riverdale – 14

9- Morrison – 12

10- West Carroll – 11

11- Milledgeville/Eastland – 7

April 16 at Winnebago1- Polo/Forreston – 172.75

2- Winnebago – 131

3- Pearl City – 54.25

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Spring Events Highlighted atEastland Board of Education MeetingApril 16, 2014 — President Bill Woessner called to order the Regular Meeting of the Eastland Board of Education for April, 2014. The Board approved the Treasurer’s Report and the payments of all bills and claims for the month. They also approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 19th.

During Board Input, Superinten-dent Hansen reminded the members of important spring dates:

May 2, Volunteer Breakfast at EJSHS, 7:15 a.m.; May 8, 4th-6th Grade Music Concert at EES, 6:30 p.m.; May 13, Jr. High Spring Con-cert / Art Show at EJSHS, 7 p.m.; May 14, Senior Awards/Scholarship Nightat EJSHS, 7 p.m.; May 18, Baccalaureate at EJSHS7 p.m.; May 23, Graduationat EJSHS, 7 p.m.; and June 6, Last Day Teacher Institute/Breakfastat EJSHS, 8 a.m.

CommunicationsDr. Hansen shared a Pre-K

Board Report from Darcie Feltmeyer, Director of the Carroll County Early Step Consortium, news articles on the National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, the 2nd Grade Living His-tory Museum and EHS students who ZRQ�¿UVW�SODFH�RQ�D�YLGHR�FRQWHVW�RQ�healthy relationships, and the results of the Highland Community College Juried Art Competition.

Diann Cassens presented her annual report on library services in the district. Over 100 junior high students earned awards through a reading incentive program started this year by Mrs. Cassens. She outlined the fundraisers and grants that supplement the District library budget, including books fairs ($1,800), Boxtops for Education ($2,234), the LTSA Back to Books grant ($4,500), and the Read for Information grant ($1,500). Circulations throughout the district increased in 2013-14.

Old BusinessThe Board heard an update

on progress made in implementing recommendations of the Ad Hoc Com-mittee on School Security. Hansen shared a preview of how the new video surveillance system works, highlight-ing some of the enhancements from the old system. The project is nearing completion. He also said that he will be meeting with the Shannon Village Board in May to discuss law enforce-ment schedules and potential impact on response time.

Continuing, the Board approved a proposal to implement a summer school/credit recovery program for students in grades 7-12. Hansen explained that an estimated 25 students LQ�WKH�VL[�JUDGHV�PLJKW�EHQH¿W�IURP�

the program, and estimated the cost to be $2,550, not including transpor-tation. The program will be offered using the Illinois Virtual School, an online, mastery-based curriculum. A summer school supervisor will be employed to set-up, assist, and monitor the students as they progress through various curricula.

The Board also approved the calendar for the 2014-15 school year. 7KH�¿UVW�GD\�RI�VWXGHQW�DWWHQGDQFH�ZLOO�be Monday, August 18th. Ten (10) emergency days have been scheduled into the calendar, with the last day of student attendance set for Thursday, May 21st if two (2) or less snow days are used.

The Board also approved a weighted grading scale for Advanced Placement coursework. That scale will give essentially an extra point of academic grade credit for each letter grade earned in an AP course.

Hansen also presented a 3rd Quarter Budget Update that shows the total budget at 75% expenditures at the end of the quarter. The Educa-tion Fund is at 76% expenditure, the Operations Fund at 84% expenditure, and the Transportation Fund at 58% expenditure. Hansen projected that the Ed Fund would be the only fund LQ� GH¿FLW� IRU� WKH� \HDU�� DQG� WKDW� WKH�GH¿FLW�ZLOO� EH� VOLJKWO\� VPDOOHU� WKDQ�originally projected.

As a last item in Old Business, the Board approved renewal of intergovernmental agreements with Chadwick-Milledgeville for both shared transportation for the 2014-15 school year, and high school boys’ and girls’ track for the 2015 and 2016 seasons.

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of new and/or revised policies. Those policies will be approved at the Regular Meeting of May 21, 2014. 7KH�%RDUG�DOVR�DSSURYHG�¿HOG�WULSV�WR�the FFA State Convention in Spring-¿HOG��WKH�))$�:DVKLQJWRQ�/HDGHUVKLS�Conference, and the FFA Washington Heritage and Co-op Tour, all in June.

'U��+DQVHQ�SUHVHQWHG�IRU�D�¿UVW�Reading a recommendation on school fees for the 2014-15 school year. He shared information showing that 15 of 16 northwest school districts surveyed had higher annual fees required than Eastland. The data shows that East-land’s fees are lower than the average in every fee category.

He recommended no increases to fees for 2014-15, other than the federally-required increases of 10 cents for school lunches. That means for K-2, the current fee is $1.80, and will be raised to $1.90; Grades 3-8, $2.00 to $2.10; and 9-12, $2.10 up to $2.20.

The Board will act to approve 2014-15 school fees at the Regular May meeting.

Continuing, the Board approved the Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company to provide Voluntary Stu-dent Accident Insurance for 2014-15, and AIG to provide Blanket Special Risk Catastrophic Accident Insurance for the district at an annual premium rate of $894.80. The requirement that schools provide Blanket Special Risk Insurance was new in 2013-14.

$V�D�¿QDO�LWHP�RI�1HZ�%XVLQHVV��the Board discussed whether or not to seek an appraisal of the value of buildings and contents for property

insurance purposes. Appraisals can be expensive, but the Board may want to verify that property and contents are adequately insured. The buildings have not been appraised for actual replacement value. Hansen will bring additional information on costs and options to the May Board meeting.

Superintendent’s ReportSupt. Hansen shared information

on a recent decision by Highland Com-munity College to align placement test scores to the ACT College Readiness norms, which are used by the state universities in Illinois. Previously, HCC used higher cut scores than those set by ACT, forcing some students into remedial, non-credit bearing courses that they would not have had to take if they attended other Illinois schools.

The Eastland administration has been making this case to Highland for several years, and supports the decision.

Dr. Hansen also shared informa-tion on an Education Funding Reform bill proposed by Senator Manar of Bunker Hill. The bill is the product of Advance Illinois, a lobbying group for education. Hansen explained that more information needs to be provided before supporting the bill. His concern is that the goal of better equity in funding, while admirable, could result in reduced funding for downstate schools. He advised the Board to learn as much as possible about the proposal and its motivation.

Executive SessionThe Board entered Closed Ses-

sion at 7:25 p.m. for the purpose of discussing “the appointment, employ-ment, compensation, discipline, SHUIRUPDQFH��RU�GLVPLVVDO�RI�VSHFL¿F�employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to deter-mine its validity,” and “collective negotiations matters.”

They exited Closed Session at 7:45 p.m. and approved the following personnel actions:

- Approved and accepted the retirement request of full-time certi-¿HG�WHDFKHU�:HQG\�-RKQVRQ�ZLWKRXW�ERO or LRO effective at the conclu-sion of the 2013-14 year.

- Approved and accepted the irrevocable notices of intent to retire under the Local Retirement Option of teachers Colleen Schroeder and Bonnie Foust at the conclusion of the 2016-17 school year.

- Approved the re-assignment of IXOO�WLPH�� FHUWL¿HG� WHDFKHUV� %RQQLH�Foust and Kari Scobee for the 2014-15 school year.

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- Approved the hire of Scott Hart-man for Summer Driver Education for the summer of 2014.

- Approved a motion to post a vacancy for a full-time, self-contained 4th Grade Teacher for 2014-15 until ¿OOHG�

The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

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By LOVINA EICHER

It’s already Thursday, the dead-line for me to get this column out in the mail. This week our 5 children are home on spring break. The boys have been cleaning out the barn and hauling manure. The girls have been helping with the spring cleaning and also cleaning up the yard. We’ve had a few nice days this week now. It gives you the eagerness to want to plant the garden.

Our garden hasn’t dried up enough yet but with these nice sunny days maybe it will soon. I am also hoping to see the dandelion greens pop up. I always look forward to WKRVH� ¿[HG� LQWR� D� VDODG�ZLWK� GLFHG�hard boiled eggs and a homemade

sour cream dressing. We like the dandelion greens over steamed potatoes. I haven’t been out to check if any rhu-barb is peeping through yet.

A friend of daughter Verena is here today. She came last night and stayed the night . She used to be in the same school and grade as Verena but they moved to another school district. They still keep in contact and she has come to visit before. They always enjoy each other’s company.

My husband Joe grilled chicken last night for supper and along with that we had spaghettis, macaroni and cheese, jello cake, and angel food cake. It was a nice eve-ning to grill.

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Daughter Elizabeth went to her friend Timothy’s house for supper last night. His parents, his brother and wife and his sister and family took supper in for Timothy. One of Timothy’s horses kicked back at one of his 7 month old foals last Saturday. It was hit in the head and died almost instantly. The mare that kicked is due to have a foal soon. It happened so fast and she must’ve hit just in the

wrong place. It was disappointing to Timothy as at 7 month olds old it was a nice size already.

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I took daughter Susan, 18, to the doctor this week. She has been so miserable breaking out all over with an itchy and painful rash. Her hands are all blistered and peeling skin. It started after she started her new job at the RV factory. She caulks the outside of the RVs and has to use a strong FOHDQHU�WR�FOHDQ�RII�WKH�H[FHVV�FDXON��The doctors said she is allergic to the strong chemicals in the cleaner. We hope they will consider moving her to a new position. It’s just not worth the money to have to be miserable like this. The doctor gave her antibiotics and cream to try to clear it up.Chocolate Chip Cookies9 eggs2 cups butter or margarine

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Financial StatementState of IllinoisCounty of Carroll, ss

The following is a statement by Dan Sweitzer, Supervisor of the Township of Rock Creek-Lima in the County and State aforesaid of the amount of public funds received and expended by him during the !scal year just closed, ending March 31, 2014 showing the amount of the public funds on hand at the commencement of said !scal year, the amount of public funds expended and for what purpose expended, during !scal year ending as aforesaid.

The said supervisor, being duly sworn, doth depose and say that the following statement by him subscribed is a correct statement of the amount of public funds on hand at the commencement of the !scal year above stated, the amount of public funds received, and the sources from which received, and the sources from which received, and the amount expended; and the purpose for which expended, as set forth in said statement.

s/a/s DAN SWEITZERTownship Supervisor

Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 18th day of April 2014.s/a/s LINDA R. GRONEWOLD Notary Public, Lanark, IL

(SEAL)TOWN FUND: Beginning Balance April 1, 2013: $85,864.90REVENUE: Property Tax: $126,614.94; Replacement Tax: $4,533.92; Election Income: $240.00; Interest Income: $168.90; Toirma Dividend:

$1,564.00. TOTAL REVENUE: $133,121.76.EXPENDITURES: FICA: $15,646.70; IL Dept. of Revenue: $2,839.06; Donations: $700.00; Toirma Insurance $4,489.00; IL Dept. of Employment: $63.45; Assessors Fee: $3,792.00; Net Wages Under $25,000: $10,481.65: Ron Gronewold, Linda Gronewold, Lonnie Prowant, Jim Ludwig, Dan Sweitzer, Brian Witt, Chris Fink; Net Wages - Range $25,000.00-$49,999.99: $32,073.78: John Schneider, Jeff Miller; Items Under $2,500: $3,890.49; Catastrophic Insurance: $862.00; Minor-Gilroy & Meade: $3,735.00; TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $78,573.13.Ending Balance March 31, 2014: $140,413.53.ROAD & BRIDGE FUND: Beginning Balance April 1, 2013: $75,137.89.REVENUE: Interest Income: $91.49; Replacement Tax: $6,820.39; Property Tax: $55,391.85; Toirma Dividend: $1,564.00; FEMA $8,370.52; State of IL: $236.80; Exchange State Bank: $85,000.00; TOTAL REVENUE: $157,475.05EXPENDITURES: Carroll Service: $16,896.81; Nicor: $1,966.83; ComEd: $2,298.58; Toirma Insurance: $6,199.00; Net Wages: $16,943.18; Jim Komiskey, Chris Fink, Carl Heidenreich, Travis Gruhn, Justin Witt; Items Under $2,500.0: $12,713.67; Deere Credit: $102,342.37; Bonnell Industries: $32,397.47; Bushman’s Service: $3,662.64; Sloan Implement: $2,868.34; Eastland Fabrication: $5,947.32. TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $204,236.21. Ending Balance March 31, 2014: $28,376.73.

GRAVEL FUND: Beginning Balance April 1, 2013: $101,825.44.REVENUE: Property Tax: $47,802.01; Interest Income: $128.47; Tube Income: $714.00. TOTAL REVENUE: $48,644.48.EXPENDITURES: Eagle Creek Quarries: $14,818.47; Items Under $2,500.00: $4,069.44; Conmat: $22,108.58; Illowa Culvert: $5,708.80; Chris Morgan: $5,815.00; Carroll Co. Hwy. Dept.: $4,176.46; Carroll Service: $27,019.27; Central Salt: $3,543.89. TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $87,259.91. Ending Balance March 31, 2014: $63,210.01.BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION FUND: Beginning Balance April 1, 2013: $39,234.94REVENUE: Interest Income: $56.93; Property Tax: $13,776.62. TOTAL REVENUE: $13,833.55.EXPENDITURES: Carroll County Bridge Fund: $9,748.75. TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $9,748.75. Ending Balance March 31, 2014: $43,319.74.GENERAL ASSISTANCE FUND: Beginning Balance April 1, 2013: $11,433.57.REVENUE: Interest Income: $19.22; Property Tax: $8,983.54. TOTAL REVENUE: $9,002.76.EXPENDITURES: Assistance: $3,438.24; Food Pantry Repairs: $72.79. TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $3,511.03. Ending Balance March 31, 2014: $16,925.30

s/a/s DAN SWEITZERTownship Supervisor

Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 18th day of April 2014.s/a/s LINDA R. GRONEWOLD Notary Public, Lanark, IL

(SEAL)

City of Lanark

Public Hearing NoticeThe City of Lanark will hold a public hearing on Tuesday

May 6, 2014 at 7:30 p.m., at the Lanark City Hall to provideinterested parties an opportunity to express their views onthe proposed federal funded Community Development BlockGrant (CDBG) project. Persons with disabilities or non- Englishspeaking persons who wish to attend the public hearing andneed assistance should contact Jackie Hawbecker at 111 S.Broad St., or 815-493-2431 no later than May 2, 2014. Everyeffort will be made to make reasonable accommodations forthese persons.

On or before June 2, 2014, the City of Lanark intends toapply to the Illinois Department of Commerce and EconomicOpportunity for a grant from the State CDBG program. Thisprogram is funded by Title 1 of the federal Housing and Com-munity Development Act of 1974, as amended. These fundsare to be used for a community development project that willinclude the following activities: improvements to the City’ssanitary sewer lift station and the force main from the lift sta-tion will be replaced. The total amount of CDBG funds to berequested is $450,000. The amount of CDBG funds proposedto be used for activities that will bene!t low-to-moderate in-come persons is roughly $243,000. The City of Lanark alsoproposes to expend $243,000 in non-CDBG funds on the proj-ect. These non-CDBG funds will be derived from the City’sGeneral & Sewer Funds.

Information related to this project will be available for reviewprior to the public hearing as of April 30, 2014 at the City Halllocated at 111 S. Broad St., Lanark IL. 61046 upon request, orby contacting City Clerk at 815-493-2431. Interested citizensare invited to provide comments regarding these issues eitherat the public hearing or by prior written statement. Writtencomments should be submitted to Jackie Hawbecker at theCity Hall 111 S. Broad St., Lanark IL. 61046, no later than May2, 2014 in order to ensure placement of such comments in theof!cial record of the public hearing proceedings. This projectwill result in no displacement of any persons or businesses.For additional information concerning the proposed project,please contact Sharon Pepin at 815-947-8224 or write to Sha-ron Pepin at 118 S. Main St. Stockton, IL. 61085.


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8th Annual Carroll County Tractor Drive

Carroll County Farm Bureau Public Relations team is sponsoring their eighth annual “Antique Tractor Drive” on Friday, July 18. Participants will have the opportunity to share the day with other antique tractor enthu-siasts as they travel through southern Carroll and northern Whiteside County.

This year, the Tractor Drive will take a different route. The ride will take place in the morning, then opening up the event at lunch for spectators. Afterwards, an antique tractor pull for riders will add to the fun for all.

“We will start the day at the Carroll County Fairgrounds in Milledgeville,” said Chastity Welch, Carroll Co. Farm

Bureau manager. “We will make our way through parts of Carroll and Whi-teside Counties as we head southwest to Coleta, and back to the fairgrounds for lunch.”

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Highland Community Col-lege is committed to expanding its Agriculture programs and training opportunities. On 7KXUVGD\��$SULO��DW��SP��an open meeting will be hosted in the HCC Student/Conference Center in Room H201. All per-sons with interests, suggestions, and questions are encouraged to attend.

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If your garden is too over-grown and crowded, “Divide and Conquer”! If you have plants that just don’t meet

with your aesthetic approval anymore, or a few too many bedding plants, bring those, too. They can be recycled to someone else’s yard! Plants can be brought in plastic pots, plastic bags, card board flats or wrapped in newspaper.

The Divide & Conquer Plant Sale and Swap is sponsored

by the Lanark Farmers Market Agri-Nauts. For a reasonable fee, you will be able to sell or swap just about anything. Pro-ceeds will go to more fun and flora events at the Lanark City Park every Tuesday through October.

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FS: Magic Chef large side by side white refrigerator/freezer with water and ice in door. Very clean $275. Craftsman 10 inch tilting arbor bench saw on wheels, $160. Shopsmith Mark 5 with 6 inch belt sander, 4 inch jointer, 11 inch band saw, manuals and lots of extras. $1100. 815-275-4300

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Meat eaters may want to stock up the freezer soon. Pork, beef and dairy prices have risen in recent months, and could climb even higher this summer. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) most recent marketbasket survey found the prices of meat and dairy-related items in recent months climbed anywhere from 6 to 11 percent compared to last year. “The value of the marketbasket (of various food products) was up 3.5 percent from last year,” John Anderson, AFBF deputy chief economist, explained. “Most of that increase was driven by meat and dairy-related items.” Retail meat prices in recent months climbed to historic highs. Last year prices averaged $5.29 per pound for choice beef, $3.61 per pound for pork and $1.96 for chicken. The price increases are due to a combination of smaller supplies and strong demand, Anderson noted. Eighty-nine Farm Bureau volunteer shoppers in 27 states completed the survey.

Survey averages are shown below, including the percentage price increase/decrease compared to a year ago: bacon, up 12 percent to $4.80 per pound white bread, up 10 percent to $1.81 for a 20-ounce loaf ground chuck, up 10 percent to $4.10 per pound sirloin tip roast, up 9 percent to $5.03 per pound eggs, up 8 percent to $1.98 per dozen whole milk, up 6 percent to $3.68 per gallon chicken breasts, up 6 percent to $3.51 per SRXQG�À�RXU��XS��SHUFHQW� WR��

for a 5-pound bag toasted oat cereal, up less than 1 percent to $2.93 for a 9-ounce box; Russet potatoes, up less than one-half of 1 percent to $2.70 for a 5-pound bag bagged salad, down 4 percent to $2.61 per pound deli ham, down 3 percent to $5.21 per pound apples, down 3 percent to $1.59 per pound vegetable oil, down 2 percent to $2.85 for a 32-ounce bottle orange juice, down 1 percent to $3.24 per half-gallon Shredded cheddar cheese, no change, $4.47 per pound.

Calling all Dairy Princesses, and Dairy Queens. A Celebration of 100 Years of Kraft Cheese is taking place in Stockton Illinois June 19-21. 7KH� ¿�UVW� .UDIW� &KHHVH� SODQW� ZDV�purchased by JL Kraft in 1914 in Stockton. The celebration is hosted by the Kraft Reunion Committee, the Stockton Heritage Museum and the Village of Stockton. As a part of the celebration there will be a parade on June 21st. We are putting together a À�RDW�ZKLFK�ZLOO�FDUU\�SDVW�DQG�FXUUHQW�Dairy Princesses and Dairy Queens. There are several signed up at this time, covering the 60s, 70s, and 80s.

Kraft also had plants in Freeport, Galena, Monroe and Milledgeville. If you would like to join us, please email [email protected]. Thank you very much for your support.

If you haven’t stopped by, we do have new candles in stock. They make great Mother’s Day gifts!

It is only the farmer who faithfully plants seeds in the Spring, who reaps a harvest in the Autumn.

– B. C. Forbes

Crime Stoppers: Items Stolen from Rural Thomson

Carroll County Crime Stop-pers is requesting your help in solving the following crimes. Information leading to an arrest could earn the caller a reward of up to $1,000.00. The identity of any caller will be kept strictly FRQ¿�GHQWLDO�

The Carroll County Sher-iff’s Department is investigating WZR� UHFHQW� EXUJODULHV�� 7KH� ¿�UVW�occurred at a farm located on Ashby Road. Unknown subjects entered the property and buildings and took numerous items. Two ¿�UH�K\GUDQWV��UHG�ZKHHO�ZHLJKWV��ground rods and an air compressor were among the items taken. Some of the items were later recovered at a local scrap yard.

Another burglary occurred on Argo Fay Road in rural Thomson. Unknown subjects forced entry into a farm building. Taken at that location was a 4 foot oval water tank, a gray Porter air compres-sor with 5hp motor and a metal irrigation wheel. It is believed that this burglary took place sometime overnight on April 7th.

Any persons having informa-tion about this crime, any other crime or the location of a wanted felon are asked to call Crime Stop-pers at 815-244-STOP (7867).

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commencing any digging.

“When the warmer spring tem-

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business owners will be heading

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of Nicor Gas. “National Safe Digging

Month gives us the opportunity to

create awareness about underground

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employees. The company is launching

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Reese said.

Nicor Gas is providing the fol-

lowing safe digging guidelines for

homeowners and contractors:

Call Before You Dig: When

starting an outdoor project involving

digging, customers are advised to

make contacting JULIE at 8-1-1 or

1-800-892-0123 part of their plans.

Calls to the free locating service can

be made up to 14 days in advance.

The requests to have utility operators

mark underground facilities, including

natural gas, water, cable, telephone and

electric lines, can be made 24-hours a

day, seven days a week.

Wait the Required Time: Before

doing any digging, customers are urged

to call 8-1-1 and wait the required

time to have underground utility lines

marked.The approximate location

of underground utility lines will be

marked with color-coded spray paint,

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is yellow.

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digging methods, which may include

hand tools, and dig no closer than 18

inches from the marked utility lines.

Dig with Care: Make sure the

marks remain visible during the

project. If the lines are damaged or

removed, customers are encouraged

to call 8-1-1 to have lines re-marked.

If a natural gas line is accidentally

damaged or the distinct odor of gas

is present, call the Nicor Gas 24-hour

emergency phone line at 888-Nicor4U

(1-888-642-6748) from a safe location.

Do not operate any machinery or any

equipment that might cause a spark.

For information about natural gas

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IBA seeks nominations for Young Beef Leaders

Entering the beef industry in a

time of diversity and opportunity

is exciting. Global challenges in

agriculture are exploding. Whether it

be the growth and debate of geneti-

FDOO\� PRGL¿HG� RUJDQLVPV� RU� IRRG�safety and animal welfare, young

beef industry enthusiasts have the

opportunity to make an impact and

convey a message.

The industry needs young cattle

enthusiast that can grow and thrive

in an ever-changing industry and it’s

the mission of the Illinois Beef Asso-

ciation (IBA) Young Beef Leaders to

shape our industry’s future leaders.

“Young beef enthusiasts are

our future, and it is important to

expose them to all segments of the

business,” said Shelia Stannard, IBA

director of industry programs. “We

hope this Young Beef Leader Train-

ing Program will give more of our

producers a big picture perspective

of the beef industry while provid-

ing leadership development and

networking opportunities.”

7KURXJK�D�VHULHV�RI�¿HOG�GD\V�designed to expose members to all

aspects of the industry, the IBA

offers Young Beef Leaders the

opportunity to further explore our

business, gain essential informa-

tion and network with fellow IBA

members. This program offers

participants the opportunity to visit

leading agribusinesses and learn

from industry experts. Through

the development of Beef Checkoff

programs, Young Beef Leaders

can engage and educate consumers

about the nutritious product cattle-

men produce and the beef farmer’s

commitment to animal care and the

environment.

For an individual to participate

in the Young Beef Leaders training

program, he or she must be an IBA

member between the ages of 21-40

and submit an application to the

IBA by May 15. The application

and a schedule of events can be

found on the IBA website, www.

illinoisbeef.com.

HCC Servant-Leadership

�7KH� RI¿FLDO� QXPEHUV� DUH� LQ�for the annual Highland Commu-

nity College Servant-Leadership

campaign to feed hungry children

through “Kids Around the World.”

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teers packed one meal at a time for

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HCC High School Servant-Leader-

ship program. “Literally thousands

of people in our community deserve

to be recognized for their generous

support of this project.

There were a number of Kiwanis

clubs, churches and individuals who

volunteered their time to package

meals that cost 25 cents per meal.

Each meal is able to feed one hungry

child. Sponsor tables made as many

as 1,000 meals per table. In addition,

many T-shirts were sold that gener-

ated thousands of meals for children.

Jones-Farrar Magnet School,

led by their K-Kids club was able

to raise sponsorship for more

than 6,000 meals, and Tri-County

Christian School sponsored more

than 1,500 meals for children. It is

estimated that more than 800 volun-

teers came together over the two-day

period of “packing the meals.”

Koser Ambassador of the Month

Holly Koser of Lanark, IL who

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Sterling was selected as the Ambas-

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MHPV Nominates Two More Buildings for National Register of Historic PlacesThe Morrison Historic Pres-

ervation Commission (MHPC) is applying to nominate an appropri-ate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), a listing of spaces, structures or areas recognized to be of national historic, cultural or architectural importance.

With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application. In the KRSHV�WKDW�WKH�FRPPXQLW\�ZLOO�¿QG�the information contained therein both interesting and informative, we will be running, one at a time, in no particular order, over the next year, the architectural and his-torical description of each building included.

Contributing Category: The term “contributing” means that the structure lies within an historic dis-trict and adds to the architectural or KLVWRULF�VLJQL¿FDQFH�RI�WKH�VDPH�DV�a whole. If it is within the boundar-ies of the district, but does not so supplement, it is deemed “non-contributing.”

The next two nominations are the A.V. Viner Building and 105-107 West Market Street.

The A.V. Viner Building, built in 1892, is located at 112 East Main 6WUHHW�DQG�LV�FODVVL¿HG�DV�D�³FRQWULE-uting” building. It is a two-story brick building with unpainted red brick exterior. The storefront of the main elevation (south) is asymmetrical with a large angled display window (aluminum, center mullion), recessed glass and aluminum door (transom),

and a rectangular display window at east corner.

To the east is a historic wood door to the upstairs (single light, two carved panels) with an aluminum frame and transom (this door is a shared entrance with 114 East Main). The storefront is clad in random coursed ashlar. The transom area is covered with vertical aluminum panels.

Spanning the storefront and the upstairs entrance is a shed-shaped striped fabric awning with returns and valances. The brick upper story with decorative coursework spans the adjacent building (114 East Main).

In the center is a semi hex-agonal galvanized sheet-metal bay with decorative panels. The bay has three windows, largest (single light) in the center and double-hung

replacements at sides. The transoms, including a semicircular one above the center window are blocked. At the top of the bay is a dentiled cor-nice with a frieze of small recessed panels above. The cornice and top frieze continue past the bay onto the brick parapet.

To either side and above the cornice are stone blocks with carved ÀRUDO�PRWLIV��7R�WKH�HDVW�RI�WKH�ED\��above the upstairs entrance, are three stacked very narrow windows (single light, wood). They are separated by limestone sills (bottom continues west as a sill course) with the small-est top window having a segment top and a semicircular carved stone arch.

Rear elevation (north) has a deep setback and is unpainted brick with segmental arch openings, historic double-hung windows, and decora-tive wrought iron window guards.

The structure was built by A.V. Viner for his clothing and yard goods store, concurrently with 114 East Main. Historic tenants included DeVany’s Dry Goods (1892-1898), T.H. McCallister & Co. Dry Goods (1898-1910s), and Blass Clothing Store (1931-1950s). Current tenant is Between Friendz Gifts.

The 10th building nominated is 105-107 West Market Street, a “con-tributing” structure built circa 1879.

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is raised on a stone foundation with a modern concrete loading dock.

The openings are, from east to west, large double door (rectangular, wood with diagonal battens, steel lintel), and three segmental arch openings (doorway in center, the other two are windows, blocked). 2SHQLQJ� LQ� HDVW� ED\� ZDV� LQ¿OOHG�with concrete block. Small one-story north-projecting concrete block addi-tion is to the west, with a door from the loading dock and a garage door (paneled wood) from the street.

8SSHU�VWRU\�KDV�¿YH�VHJPHQWDO�arch openings (four windows and door). The windows are blocked but the double door (second bay from east) with diagonal battens and segment top transom remains. Corbel table with semicircular arches spans the width of the elevation and connects the brick pilasters. The side elevations (east and west) are gabled (added, vinyl siding). The rear eleva-tion (south) faces the railroad tracks.

Built as a storehouse for Rob-inson Brothers Hardware across Market Street at 107 West Main (hence it mimics the older build-ing’s architectural details such as continuous pilasters and corbel table with semicircular arches), with grocery storage in the west part. The warehouse was used to store agricultural implements, wagons, heavy hardware, etc., until the late 1940s. During the 1890s, Morrison Electric Light and Power Company KDG�RI¿FHV�RQ�WKH�VHFRQG�ÀRRU��7KH�building remains a warehouse.

Orphan Train ProgramCarol Chandler relates her

research into the 250,000 children sent from eastern cities to the farm-lands along the Mississippi River between 1854 and 1929 to thirty-¿YH�SHRSOH��LQFOXGLQDJ�GHVFHQGDQWV�of Orphan Train Riders. The free program, sponsored by Lanark’s Sesquicentennial Book Committee, was held at the Lanark Municipal Building on Thursday, April 16.

Taken from the most crowded, poorest areas, orphaned children,

from infants to teens, were sent on trains west, where extra hands in WKH�¿HOGV�RU�KHOSLQJ�ZLWK�GRPHVWLF�chores were needed.

Chandler, a retired registered nurse and an active volunteer from Dixon, said “Descendants of these young people live among us and helped to make the Midwest what it is today.” Chandler’s research covers northwestern Illinois and adjoining counties in Wisconsin and Iowa. (Photo courtesy of Denise Krysiak)

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River Clean-Up 2014 Scheduled

The Annual River Clean Up, scheduled for April 12th, has been re-scheduled due to river conditions. Please mark your calendars for April 26th, from 8:00am-3:30pm and plan to get a little dirty. We will meet at Gear’s Ferry Landing outside Galena, IL to clean up part of the Mississippi River.

Because of our many dedicated volunteers, many tons of garbage has been collected from this area of the Mississippi River. Propane tanks, old buoys, lawn mowers, and steel drums are just some of the items that have been pulled from the water. Every year, large and small items are hauled away for proper disposal and recycling.

Individuals and families with older children are welcome. This is also a great opportunity for groups looking for community service opportunities. Lunch and snacks provided for those that preregister. Please dress for the weather including boots and gloves. Please bring your own reusable water bottles.

River Clean Up is sponsored by the Jo Daviess Conservation Foun-dation, Chestnut Mountain Resort, The Galena Boat Club, Montgomery

Trucking, The State of Illinois, and many others.

To reach Gear’s Ferry Landing, take Highway 20 to West St in Galena, IL. Go west on West Street. It will turn into N. Ferry Landing Road. Follow to boat launch.

Please contact Carrie Haas at 815-858-9100 or [email protected] to register or for any questions regarding this event.

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The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation is a local non-profit whose mission is to conserve and enhance natural wildlife habitat, cul-tural heritage, scenic vistas, and the agricultural character of Jo Daviess County and the surrounding area for future generations. JDCF owns sev-eral beautiful and unique preserves that are open to the public for hiking, wildlife viewing, and picnicking. For more information about JDCF, SOHDVH�YLVLW�WKHLU�RI¿FH�DW��1�0DLQ�Street, Elizabeth IL, or contact them at 815-858-9100, www.jdcf.org, or [email protected].

Savory Seminars: Herb of the Month ProgramExplore the world of herbs at

the University of Illinois Extension-CLW Master Gardener’s Herb of the Month program.

Participants will learn all about Chives, Basil, Rosemary, Mint, Dill and Garlic. You will learn their his-tory, how to grow, as well as how to add them to your daily menu. Enjoy some delicious samples pre-pared from our Nutrition Educator, Natalie Rodakowski.

The Herb program will start monthly the week of May 20 and 22 and run through October 21 and 23. Participants will have the choice to attend two different locations. At the Rock Falls Public Library, 1007 7th Avenue, on the Fourth Tuesday of Each Month, 4:30-5:30 p.m., or at the Mount Carroll Public Library,

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Spring: A Great Time for Basic Auto MaintenanceJohn Daehler, owner of JD’s

Automotive in Lanark, reminds everyone that basic maintenance helps avoid costly repairs down the road. Spring is the time of year to give your car some extra attention. Basic maintenance can go a long way toward improving the safety and dependability of your vehicle, plus it helps avoid costly repairs down the line.

The Car Care Council rec-ommends 10 basic maintenance procedures to keep your car operat-ing at its best:

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- Inspect hoses at each oil change and have them replaced when leak-ing, brittle, cracked, rusted, swollen or restricted.

- Check the brake system every year and have the brake linings, rotors and drums inspected at each oil change.

- Check that the battery connec-tion is clean, tight and corrosion-free. If it is three years old or more, the battery should be tested and replaced if necessary.

- Inspect the exhaust system for leaks, damage and broken supports or hangers if there is an unusual noise. Exhaust leaks can be dangerous and must be corrected without delay.

- Schedule a tune-up that will help the engine deliver the best balance of power and fuel economy

and produce the lowest level of emissions.

- Check the car’s heating, venti-lating and air conditioning (HVAC) system as proper heating and cooling performance is critical for interior comfort and for safety reasons, such as defrosting.

- Inspect the steering and sus-pension system annually, including shock absorbers and struts, and chas-sis parts, such as ball joints, tie rod ends and other related components.

- Check the pressure of all tires, including the spare, at least once a month. Check the tread for uneven or irregular wear and cuts and bruises along the sidewalls.

- Have your car’s alignment checked at least annually to reduce tire wear and improve fuel economy

and handling.- Test exterior and interior lights

and have bulbs that are not work-ing checked immediately. Replace windshield wiper blades every six months or when cracked, cut, torn,

streaking or chattering for optimum wiping performance and safety.

To help you drive smart and save money, call JD’s Automotive at 815-493-2029, or stop in at 201 E. Locust St. in Lanark.

Join Nancy Gmitro, Carroll County Master Gardener, at the Mount Carroll Public Library as we explore a wide range of gardening topics.

The four sessions will begin on Thursday, May 1 and continue June 5, July 3 and August 7 from

5:30-7:00pm. Come enjoy one or all four topics which are Propagation, Containers, Succulents and Cool Weather Gardening.

Register by calling the library at 815-244-1751. There is no cost to attend these programs.

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What You Can Plant BEFORE The Last Spring FrostBy Marjory Wildcraft growyourowngroceries.org

I am hoping/guessing that the last of the severe arctic blasts are over for the season. Oh yes, it will still get cold, but I think the worst is over.

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For starters consider how the seamless gutters will be attached to your home? Older gutters were typically attached with spikes and ferrules. It is very commonplace to see the heads of the spikes protruding from the gutters – not very attractive. Seamless gutters today are installed with aluminum inside hidden hang-ers attached with a stainless steel screw.

The curb appeal of the house is greatly enhanced, and the gutters are much more secured. The spike heads pop out due to the weight of debris, snow, and/or ice that accumulates forcing the gutter to pull loose. This is not the case with the screwed in hidden hanger.

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grip on us after a slow start. We at Eastland Motorsports Inc are not complaining though.

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Spring is here again and it is time to get your motorcycle or scooter out and ready for action. Our staff is ready to help you with any service work you may need, or just to answer any questions you may have on prepping your ride for the upcoming season.

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April brings us to yet another annual tire sale. This one marks our 26th year of offering super low sale prices on ATV and Motorcycle tires. We have learned over the years that our distributors raise their prices usu-ally in March, so we buy our tires in February to beat the price increase. This also locks in our prices for most of the coming season. This is how we can offer the lowest prices of the year in April. We have several hundred tires in stock and can special order any tire that we do not have.

Expansion has also come to Eastland Motor Sports Inc again.

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We also have taken on the new Wildcat Side by Side made by Arctic Cat. This is an extreme high performance off-road vehicle. This machine takes four-wheeling to the next level. State of the art chassis, suspension and engine come together to make for a vehicle like you only dreamed of before.

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Upcoming events this year include the return of the Garden Tractor and ATV pulls on June 28th at Lanark’s Old Settlers Days. We had a great turn out last year. Bring your machine, hook up, see what it will do. There will be food and drink available along with plenty of seating for the entire family. Weigh in is at

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Could Congress Legalize Raw Milk?Reprinted with permission Alliance for Natural Health www.anh-usa.org

April 15, 2014 — The natural health community has been touting WKH�EHQH¿WV�RI�UDZ�PLON�IRU�\HDUV��Now there are two bipartisan bills in Congress to help legalize it.

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- The Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2014 would allow the inter-state shipment of raw milk between two states where the sale of raw milk is already legal.

Meanwhile, local legislators aren’t waiting for Congress to act: ten states—California, Georgia, Hawaii,

Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mas-sachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, and Oklahoma—are all considering legislation to legalize or enhance the sale of raw milk.

Why, after years of grassroots DFWLYLVP��DUH�ZH�¿QDOO\�VHHLQJ�WKHVH�results? Increasingly, citizens and legislators are appalled not only by the industrial food complex, but by the FDA’s targeting of small family businesses. For example, in 2011, the FDA conducted a year-long sting operation on an Amish dairy farmer, which climaxed in a 5 a.m. raid and the destruction of his business.

Raw milk is natural and health-ful. The government estimates that 1% to 3% of Americans are drinking it. As the Weston Price Foundation notes in their Real Milk campaign, people are 35,000 times more likely to get sick from other FDA-protected foods than from raw milk.

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Please ask your congressional representative to support Reps. Massie’s and Pingree’s raw milk bills. Take Action!

For example, Iowa SF 61 would place a moratorium on regulations affecting the sale of unprocessed food (this includes produce, honey, nuts, eggs and milk). In addition, IA SF 2306 would legalize the produc-tion and sale of raw cheese.

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