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The answer to the often-asked question “was the hometown inven-tor” recognized as the genius he was at the turn-of-the-century, 1901 when Charles Cotta introduced the revolutionary four-wheel drive and four-wheel steering he and the expe-rienced mechanic, Harry Curtice built, literally piece by handmade piece.

Number one, an answer at that period could have countered by asking, “What is Four-Wheel Drive/Four-Wheel Steering?” Almost no one had an answer because they hadn’t yet an idea what either was. There were probably fewer than a half dozen automobiles in the entire of Carroll County in 1901 when Charles Cotta EDFNHG�LQWR�WKH�GLWFK�RQ�WKH�¿UVW�WULDO�run of the Cotta Steamer as he came

out of Weed’s Machine Shop (500 S. Broad, now razed).

Many a person throughout Amer-ica had the genes to put together an automobile, then a simple machine. Cotta was assisted in building the Cotta-mobile by Harry Curtice who lived with the family for about six months as the “4x4” took form.

Ads or notices appeared in leading periodicals around the world. Many correspondents admitted Four-Wheel Drive/Four-Wheel Steering was a ³¿QH�LGHD��EXW� LPSUDFWLFDO�´�1R�RQH�knew anything about a “4x4” or why it was revolutionary in the automotive industry not yet begun!

Few “autoists” could think of reasons for Four-Wheel Drive or Four-Wheel Steering, the latter centrally

mounted in the underbody where power (in this instance, water to steam, LW�WRRN�¿YH�PLQXWHV�WR�KHDW�WR�VWHDP���the power was transmitted to each of the four wheels by a compensating chain gear.

Charles Cotta repaired the minor dent in the auto-steamer (the boiler was in front of the operator instead of in back, as usual). The Lanark Gazette editor had a ride, reporting the fact they drove all around town and surrounding countryside. Even if local residents had no idea what Four-Wheel Drive and Four-Wheel Steering were, never having heard of them, they did realize that fellows who could hand-make an automobile with many moving parts.

Patents had been applied for in �����VR�SODQV�ZHUH�¿[HG�PXFK�HDUOLHU�than the actual pilot model.

Cotta had no special speaking abilities but practically stated, “An automobile in order to be a successful traction vehicle, must not only be able to travel dry roads but must be able to travel and propel itself successfully in all seasons, under all conditions of roadways. It must have the ability to ascend and descend slipping grades. It must have ability to raise itself out of mud-holes and ruts and most obstacles and be guided over rough and uneven surfaces without jerking the steering out of the operators’ hand. —Charles Cotta.

In a few years Cotta envisioned heavy trucks speeding up to seventy-¿YH� PLOHV� DQ� KRXU�� LQYHQWHG� PDQ\�an apparatus to be used on the heavy equipment that was growing in num-bers and types.

Valuable time was spent in fund raising—money to buy material to

build subsequent automobiles—the larger cities had more investors and investments so recruits were sought in Dixon, Milwaukee, etc.

It took little incentive for the Cotta crew to pick up, “lock, stock and barrel” to move to Rockford where facilities were relatively at hand—sites to “repurpose,” existing buildings or unused structures. Several moves were made in the ensuing years following the entire move to the river town after the Cotta company’s arrival in 1902. This photo is only one of their facilities. Others may be seen.

A timeless insert labeled January, 1903, the newly established Cotta Automobile of Rockford set its first production machine with ten more in process of construction. That year in November the Cotta company sold its transmission patent to the “Four Wheel Drive Wagon Company” of Mil-waukee that had subsidiary factories at other sites such as at Clintonville, Wisconsin where in 1960 the Wiscon-sin State Historical Society erected a permanent metal marker announcing WKH�¿UVW�)RXU�:KHHO�'ULYH�ZDV�XVHG�there in 1908, doubtless, to brag of that miraculous invention even though it was seven years AFTER Lanark’s well-publicized run in 1901, Septem-ber 25th.

October 2, 1901 — “Charles Cotta had his automobile out Wednes-day evening for a trial trip. The PDFKLQH�ZRUNHG�¿QH�H[FHSW�IRU�KLV�RZQ�mismanagement of a temporary lever,

he backed into a ditch opposite James Sites (455 S. Broad). Several Lanark correspondents to papers published in other towns placed the cost to repair it at $200.00 while the real facts put the repair at $1.50 and two days work. On Sunday afternoon he had it out again, drove all over town and the surround-ing country. It worked like a charm…”

3HUVRQDO� HYHQWV�� RI� FRXUVH�� ¿J-ured into everyday activities. Edith Burt from near Shannon was hired

to teach at the Maple Grove school, now a residence about a mile from the Cotta farm.

Edith Burt married Charles Cotta December 28, 1897 and together they had two daughters, Winifred and Gen-evieve. Unfortunately Edith Cotta did not live long, dying at age thirty-nine, probably of meningitis leaving Cotta a widower with two small children. By 1913 however, Cotta had met and married Lucinda Smith of Aurora. She is often-mentioned as passing through Lanark to go to the Sand Slough, Dyson Lake, Lainesville, the Mississippi in JHQHUDO� WR� ¿VK� DQG� FDPS�� MXVW� WZR�UHFUHDWLRQDO�DFWLYLWLHV��&RWWD�HQMR\HG�and in which he often took part. Fox hunts ‘cross country with a couple hundred ‘drivers’ was a sometime popular sport.

“Nursery” the in-house post RI¿FH�DW�WKH�-RKQ�DQG�5RVDOLH�&RWWD�residence remains. Livestock and nursery stock were sold in Spring, 1901. Eighty acres at $84.25 per was sold to Charles Gouker. A clause in the sale bill noted that any nursery items could be removed by the seller. Said to be a native lover, John Valentine Cotta gave thought to planting the treeless prairies. His son, Charles, had a different sort of genius.

Charles Cotta is being honored

June 28 at Old Settler’s Day. A state

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The Seferi Family invites one and all to help them celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Brothers Restaurant on Rt. 64 in Lanark. Front, L to R: Dona Saferi, Ozzie Saferi, Kimi Saferi, Ray Saferi, Amy Saferi, Mazi Saferi, and Anna Saferi. Back row: Valdet Saferi, Alban Saferi, Ardi Saferi, Arda Saferi Nikki Saferi, Nik Saferi, Toni Zeneli, and Zenja Saferi. (PA photo/Lynnette Forth)

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Eastland Board of Education Approves Fee Revisions May 21, 2014 — Vice-President

Karl Henze called to order the Regu-lar Meeting of the Eastland Board of Education for May, 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 April 16th and the Special Meeting of May 5th, a resolution to renew membership in the Illinois High School Association, and a Prevailing Wage Resolution for the 2014-15 school year.

During Board InputSuperintendent Hansen shared

information on the Living Lanark Community MAPPING (Management and Planning Programs Involving Non-metropolitan Groups - see 5/21/14 issue of The Prairie Advocate for details of the “Night of Possibilities” and “Divide & Conquer Plant Sale & Swap,” both events related to Lanark MAPPING) initiative, information on graduation and the Last Day Teachers’ Institute Breakfast.

CommunicationsPrincipal Feltmeyer shared a Board

Report on the Early Step Program and Dr. Hansen shared information on the enrollment process for the summer school/credit recovery program.

Parents Tonya and Brian Heldt addressed the Board about the lack of a clear district policy on parents attending ¿HOG�WULSV��RU�SDUHQWV�GULYLQJ�VHSDUDWHO\�DQG�SDUWLFLSDWLQJ�LQ�FODVV�¿HOG�WULSV��7KH�Board Policy Committee will consider if clarifying language should be added to the Parent-Student Handbook that will be approved in June.

Old BusinessThe Board heard an update

on progress made in implementing recommendations of the Ad Hoc Com-mittee on School Security. Principal Feltmeyer shared a report on changes made to the emergency crisis plan for severe weather situations at Eastland Elementary.

Dr. Hansen shared a summary of his discussion with the Shannon Village Board about the feasibility of VFKHGXOLQJ�VHUYLFHV�VR�WKDW�DQ�RI¿FHU�is on duty during school hours; he will continue to work with the local govern-ments on this topic. He also shared that Shannon Police Chief Troy Randall attended a meeting scheduled by the District to provide local and county law enforcement with remote access to the video-surveillance systems at the Elementary and Jr/Sr High School. Tech Director Eric Haan provided WUDLQLQJ�WR�2I¿FHU�5DQGDOO�RQ�XVH�RI�the system.

Continuing, the Board approved revisions of Board Policies and

Administrative Procedures that had EHHQ� SUHVHQWHG� IRU� D� ¿UVW� UHDGLQJ� LQ�April. Included were a new policy on use of district-issued technology devices and revisions to policies and procedures for community use of school facilities, along with numer-ous revisions as recommended by the Illinois Association of School Boards to comply with changes in state laws and/or school code.

The Board approved fees for 2014-15 as they were presented for a 1st Reading in April: Lunch fees for all grades increased by 10¢, with K-2 fee at $1.90; 3-8 $2.10; and 9-12 $2.20.

There were no changes to Driver’s Ed ($37.50); Instructional fees for K & Gr. 1-2 ($42.50), Gr.3-8 ($47.50), Gr. 9-12 ($55.00).

Hansen shared data on fees in seventeen (17) districts throughout the Northwest Region, and only one (1) had lower fees than Eastland. He also reminded the Board members that the increases in lunch fees are federally PDQGDWHG�WR�HQVXUH�WKDW�SULFHV�UHÀHFW�the actual costs of food and services.

The Board briefly discussed whether to have school facilities and contents appraised for value, or to use an alternative method of ensur-ing that school facilities and contents are adequately insured. He will bring property insurance renewal quotes to the June Board of Education Meeting for approval, along with a recommen-dation on how best to verify the value of the buildings and contents.

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Board approval, and no information at this time on renewal rates for property, liability and casualty insurance for 2014-15.

The Board approved a resolution to effect inter-fund transfers and to amend the 2013-14 budget at the Regular Board Meeting on Monday, June 23. As required by statute, an amended budget is posted and on display.

A Public Hearing on the proposed budget amendments will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 23rd, prior to the Regular Meeting. The date of the Hearing and Regular Meeting were moved to this date to comply with posting requirements. Hansen explained that law requires Boards of Education to amend budgets prior to WKH�FRQFOXVLRQ�RI�WKH�¿VFDO�\HDU�ZKHQ�if revenues or expenditures exceed 105% of projections. He summarized the following amendments that would be recommended for action in June:

1. Amend the Education Fund to account for $16,000 of additional costs for special education aides, $5,200 of

additional private special education tuition costs, $9,000 of additional purchased service costs, and $17,475 of additional para-professional costs. These overages he estimated would LQFUHDVH�WKH�(GXFDWLRQ�)XQG�GH¿FLW�WR�����������IRU�WKH�¿VFDO�\HDU��DOWKRXJK�KH�FDXWLRQHG�WKDW�WKH�DFWXDO�GH¿FLW�FRXOG�be more or less depending on the actual revenues received before July 1.

2. Amend the Operations and Maintenance Fund to account for $83,536 of security camera upgrade costs that were not included in the original budget, $30,000 of additional costs for building repairs and snow removal, and $46,000 of additional costs for electricity and natural gas. At the same time, the Board will amend Operations and Maintenance Fund Revenues to show $42,000 of unantici-pated ISBE Maintenance Grant Funds to apply to the purchase of the security cameras, and $49,869 of unanticipated revenue from the sale of the old Eastland Elementary building.

3. Amend the Capital Improve-ments Fund to account for $28,734.07 of expenditures for the security camera project that was not included in the original budget.

4. Amend the Transportation Fund to account for $30,686.45 of expen-ditures to build an extension on the Shannon Bus Garage in order to house three (3) buses. This was not included in the original budget.

Continuing, Superintendent Hansen presented information on SB16(Manar), a bill proposing to improve equities in public school funding by reducing state aid currently provided to higher equalized assessed value districts and re-distributing it to lower equalized assessed value dis-tricts. If the bill would pass, estimates show that Eastland could lose 84% of the state aid it currently receives.

He shared correspondence that he has written to local legislators, and concerns about the potential impact on Eastland. He said it is too early to tell if the legislation has potential of passing, but emphasized that the State’s current ¿VFDO�VLWXDWLRQ�KDV�UHVXOWHG�LQ�WKH�ELOO�receiving high levels of media attention and consideration that it would not have previously enjoyed.

In conjunction with the discussion RQ� IXWXUH� EXGJHWV�� WKH�%RDUG� EULHÀ\�discussed whether to support placing the 1% County School Facilities Tax on the ballot again in November. A decision on whether to endorse put-ting the question to the voters again in November will be made at the Regular June meeting.

The Board tabled a motion to

purchase an additional zero-turn lawn mower pending an evaluation of the year-end budget for Operations and Maintenance, and additional informa-tion on competitive pricing.

$V�D�¿QDO�LWHP�RI�1HZ�%XVLQHVV��the Board approved the 2014-15 bids for bread and milk provided through the Three-River Purchasing Co-op.

Superintendent’s report Dr. Hansen shared information on

the Illinois State Board’s evaluation of Eastland’s compliance with the Indi-viduals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) in the provision of special education and related services. Eastland received 4.0 scores – Meets Requirements – in all eight (8) of the indicators randomly evaluated. He commended the District Special Education staff for their work to meet these requirements.

Executive sessionThe Board adjourned to Closed

Session at 8:24 p.m. for the purpose of discussing “the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, SHUIRUPDQFH��RU�GLVPLVVDO�RI�VSHFL¿F�employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hear-ing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal

counsel for the District to determine its validity,” and “collective negotiations matters.”

They exited Closed Session at 9:08 p.m. and approved the following personnel actions:

- Approved the hire of Mindy Hayden as a 4th grade teacher for the 2014-15 school year; Rachel Todd as a summer school facilitating teacher for 2014; accepted the resignation of Karen Wilhelms as school nurse, effective April 28, 2014; termination of employment of John Lindsay as a bus driver due to exhaustion of Family Medical Leave; approved the hire of Katie Peterson as school nurse for the 2014-15 school year; Approved Aaron Dinderman as a volunteer for high school football for 2014-15 school year.

The Board also approved several differential assignments for the 2014-15 school year, and approved continuing to post the following vacancies in the district: Sub Bus Drivers; Differential positions - Yearbook Sponsor and Assistant Jr. High Football Coach for the Eastland-Pearl City Cooperative; Freshman Volleyball Coach.

The meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m.

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Letters and Commentary

SENATE WEEK IN REVIEW

Carroll Co.Senior Center Thanks

Thank you, thank you, and thank you. On behalf of the Carroll County Senior Center, our board of directors and all of our staff, we cannot thank the community enough for all their support.

The contribution of items, gift cards and monetary donations were once again amazing and made our third annual Silent Auction another successful event. The fundraiser earned over $2,000, excluding our

beautiful quilt; which is still in the SURFHVV�RI�EHLQJ�UDIÀ�HG�

We at the Carroll County Senior Services Organization (CCSSO) are so appreciative and touched by the number of people from our commu-nity that came out and rallied around our Center’s fundraiser.

Without the support of you, our friends, we would not be able to provide the many daily services to each and every one of you.

It is true that a community of people and their hard work can make anything and everything possible.

Gratefully,Susan LawlerCCSSO Vice Chairman

May 19-23, 2014

By IL State Senator Tim Bivins

SPRINGFIELD – As the General Assembly enters what should be its ¿�QDO� ZHHN� RI� WKH� VSULQJ� OHJLVODWLYH�session, majority Democrats appeared to be in disarray and disagreement over the fate of the state’s 2011 “temporary” tax hike.

After the Governor called for a permanent extension of the tax hike in his annual budget address and the House Speaker and Senate President immediately endorsed the extension, most observers assumed that the per-manent extension would be a foregone conclusion in the Democrat-controlled Legislature.

The administration and majority Democrat leaders also orchestrated a series of budget hearings to portray doomsday scenarios that would occur if they kept their promise to allow a major portion of the tax hike to expire.

A series of budget bills that endorse and spend the revenues from the tax hike cleared the House, but were put on hold. The House Speaker has said he does not have enough votes to pass the tax hike extension, even though a majority of House Democrats voted to spend the money from the tax hike.

Republicans, who unanimously opposed the 67% tax hike and its exten-sion, remained skeptical that majority 'HPRFUDWV� ZRXOG� OHDYH� 6SULQJ¿�HOG�without the tax increase.

Throughout the spring legislative session, Republican lawmakers have argued that the drastic cuts outlined by the Governor and his allies exag-gerate the impact of allowing the tax hike to expire. They point to new and

expanded spending that the Governor inserted in his budget, and say that with state revenues coming in higher than originally projected a budget could be crafted that allows the tax hike roll back in January.

Back to the future with the ERA

In a diversion from the tax hike debate, some lawmakers sought to turn back the clock and resurrect a 40-year-old debate over the long-GRUPDQW�UDWL¿�FDWLRQ�RI�WKH�(TXDO�5LJKWV�Amendment (ERA).

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Several women legislators rose during debate to say they saw this as an attempt by Gov. Pat Quinn to distract women from the Governor’s misman-agement of the state and its economy.

They pointed out that since Democrats took control of Illinois government in 2003, state debt has increased from $55 billion to $130 billion, meaning that a baby girl born in Illinois today is immediately responsible for $10,000 in State of Illinois debt.

They also noted that in 2013, Illinois had the sixth highest unem-ployment rate in America for women. At 8.2%, unemployment for women was over a full point higher than the national average unemployment rate for women of 7.1%.

Call for basic school funding reform

The best way to help all Illi-nois schools is to fully fund the

state’s “Foundation Level” educa-tion grant say State Senators Dale Righter (R-Mattoon), Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) and Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet), who have introduced legislation to re-establish the Founda-tion Level as the number one funding priority in Illinois’ education system.

Senate Bill 3664 requires the Foundation Level grant within the state’s General State Aid formula be funded at 100 percent before directing education dollars to any other grant lines or programs. The lawmakers say this would be a simple, common sense approach that could be implemented in this year’s budget.

When the current debate over the allocation of school funding got its start with the March 2013 report “School Funding in Illinois: An Examina-WLRQ�´�WKH�WRS�SUREOHP�LGHQWL¿�HG�ZDV�the steady erosion of the Foundation Level, as more and more funds were diverted to special programs that aid VSHFL¿�F�VFKRRO�GLVWULFWV�DW�WKH�H[SHQVH�of overall state funding.

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However, as the legislature expanded other programs without restraint, cannibalizing funding from the Foundation Level portion of the formula, school districts have had their Foundation Level grants “prorated.” The result is greater inequity and fewer resources.

‘Cupcake Girl’ getting burned?

What began as an effort to stop overly-zealous local authorities from shutting down the homemade cupcake business of 12-year-old Chloe Stirling of downstate Troy, may be turning into a new nightmare of regulations and rules, a group of Republican lawmakers say.

When House Bill 5354 was approved by the House it would have allowed smaller bake sales or lemonade stands to operate without burdensome rules, provided customers were made aware of the homemade nature of the items. However, as the measure worked its way through the committee hearing process in the Senate, it was loaded down with additional rules and regulations.

Now, Senators Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon), Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) and Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) say they think it’s

time to restore the measure to its origi-nal intent – that of reducing, rather than increasing, regulation.

Legislation going to GovernorAs the Legislature counted down

to its scheduled adjournment on May 31, dozens of measures were receiving ¿�QDO�DSSURYDO�DQG�ZHUH�VHW�WR�JR�WR�WKH�Governor for his review.

A running list of bills passed by the legislature is maintained on the Senate Action page of the Senate Republican Web site.

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What does Mike Madigan really want?

SPRINGFIELD – On Monday, Gov. Pat Quinn made an emotional appeal to members of the House Democratic caucus to vote this month to make the temporary income tax permanent.

One lawmaker in the audience told me afterward, “Scott, I think fewer people supported the tax hike after the governor got done talking than before he started.”

To pass the House at least 60 votes are needed.

But the Republican caucus has said it will not support the tax hike under any circumstances.

This means the 60 votes would have to come from the Democrats.

When House Speaker Mike Madi-gan polled members of his caucus Wednesday, only 34 said they would support making the 67 percent tax hike permanent.

A stone-faced Madigan left the closed-door meeting and said it was time for lawmakers to look for places to cut.

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A proposed constitutional amendment to put a 3 percent sur-charge on incomes of more than $1 PLOOLRQ�IDLOHG�WR�JHW�VXI¿�FLHQW�VXSSRUW�for a vote to take place to put it on the November ballot.

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amendment to create a progressive income tax also failed to receive VXI¿�FLHQW� VXSSRUW� WR� EH� SODFHG� RQ�the ballot.

And now Madigan says he has yet to muster the votes to make the tax hike permanent.

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By Scott Reeder, Veteran Statehouse Reporter and Journalist in Residence, Illinois Policy Institute sreeder@illinoispolicy.org

Reeder Report Village of Milledgeville Approves Hometown Tech Solutions for Utility Billing MAY 19, 2014 — A regular meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Village President Galen Wirth. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and roll was called with the fol-lowing trustees present: Bill Stage, Gary Geirnaeirt, Gene Behrens, John Helms, Stan Eads and Wayne Sprecher. Others present: Lee Gibbs, Maintenance Supervisor Greg Miller, Village Police Chief Jim Haag, Jill Wood and Sharon Pepin, Community Funding & Planning Services.

The Board approved the min-utes from the May 5, 2014 regular and special minutes, approved to pay all current bills as presented, and accepted the Treasurer’s Report.

)\ZPULZZ�MYVT�[OL��VVYSharon Pepin was present and

informed the Trustees that Commu-nity Funding and Planning Services (CFPS) has purchased the Village Book Computer program from Dan Arshem. They have formed a new company called Hometown Tech Solutions.

They saw a need for the Vil-lages to remain with the program they currently use at a reasonable cost. Some programs are thousands of dollars and the yearly cost is also higher. The yearly cost to the Village of Milledgeville will be $2,500.00 as the Village uses both the utility ELOOLQJ�DQG�¿�QDQFLDO�SURJUDPV��

Clerk Christy Ottens stated that the program has everything the Vil-lage needs, and the auditors know the program. She stated that she feels we could stay with the program they FXUUHQWO\�KDYH�DQG�LW�ZRXOG�EH�¿�QH��

Stage said there was no need to reinvent the wheel and agreed to keep the program we have.

Pepin thanked the Board and said they will continue to work on keeping the software up to date and user friendly for the clerks.

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2014-2015 was next on the agenda. Clerk Ottens had printed up the budget from the last meeting and the Trustees were asked if there were

any changes. As there were none, motion was made by Geirnaeirt, to accept the working budget as presented. A roll call vote was taken and passed (6-0).

New BusinessJill Wood was present from the

Community Funding and Planning Services. The public hearing for the water looping grant began.

Wood had everyone sign in and read the purpose of the meeting and the range of activities for the grant. It is a CDAP grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Eco-nomic Opportunity. The Village is DSSO\LQJ�IRU�WKH�JUDQW�WR�¿�QLVK�WKH�looping of dead end water lines in the Village.

The grant amount is applying for is $312,500.00 with a Village PDWFK� RI� ������������ �:RRG� ¿�Q�ished reading the notice and asked the people present if there were any questions. With no questions, Wirth signed the Resolution of Support and thanked CFPS for their work.

Lee Gibbs was present for the American Legion. He said he heard the Village was redoing a sidewalk on Main Street and asked if they FRXOG� PDNH� VXUH� WR� NHHS� WKH� À�DJ�pole sockets for the Legion. He thinks on the area we are redoing WKLV�\HDU�WKHUH�DUH�¿�YH�VRFNHWV��+H�said the Legion can supply them if we need them to. Wirth said he will contact the engineers tomorrow about the sockets.

Wirth asked the Trustees how they felt about setting aside a certain amount each month at the second meeting for a new pick-up truck. He said we are still going to set aside $1.000.00 each month for a second police car and he thought we should do the same for a pick-up. He feels we will need a new one in a couple of years and it would be nice to have the money for it when we need it.

Motion was made by Stage, sec. by Geirnaeirt, to transfer $500.00 each month on the second meet-ing each month to the street and alley equipment replacement fund

from the general fund. It will be earmarked for a new pickup truck. Motion was carried (6-0) by a roll call vote.

The TIF account has a CD that is up for renewal. The Trustees discussed if they should roll it over for another year. It is in the amount of $51,542.75 and will be up for renewal on May 18, 2015. Wirth said the current interest rate will be .55%.

He said he thinks we should do a bump a rate CD so if the rates do go up the Village can change the CD rate one time. Motion was made by Geirnaeirt, sec. by Stage, to have Christy renew the CD for one year as a bump a rate CD. Motion carried (6-0) by roll call vote.

Wirth said we were approached by a company to advertise in the school athletic program book. The ads are various prices. He wondered if the Trustees wanted to use the funds let by a Trustee for that pur-pose. Stage said he feels we should save the funds for donations to indi-

viduals as opposed to advertising. The other Trustees agreed with him. The Village will not be advertising in the programs.

Committee ReportsStage said he had a quote to

refurbish the dump truck from Bon-nell’s. They will charge $5,774.40 to redo the truck. They will blast and repaint the truck and the underside of the body. There is some rust starting and Stage thinks we need to get it ¿�[HG�DV�KRSHIXOO\�ZH�FDQ�XVH�WKLV�truck for at least ten more years. The Trustees felt this would be money well spent. It will be on the agenda next for the June 2 meeting.

The water testing company needs to be chosen for this year. Ottens priced out the State and Suburban Laboratories and the State was $1.204.12 and Suburban Labs was $1.010.00 The Trustees feel we should stay with Suburban. Ottens will send in the notices.

Stage said we have budgeted for manhole repair and we need to start doing some. There are two manholes, one on 2nd Street and another on 3rd Street that need to be taken care of.

Miller said there is a storm sewer they need to work on also. Stage said the crew has been patch-ing potholes and Erickson will be coming soon to go over the other DUHDV�WKDW�QHHG�¿�[HG��*UHJ�DQG�-HII�DUH� DOVR�ZRUNLQJ� RQ�¿�QGLQJ�PRUH�water shut offs and doing ditch work.

Wirth said the Dollar General Store sent the Village an email stat-ing that they hope to be open on the 18th of June. He said the Village may have water problems at the store in the winter as the State engineered a water run off area that goes on to Route 40. He hopes it works but says we will have to wait and see.

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Carroll County 4-H Federation to Hold Planning Meeting

The Carroll County 4-H Fed-HUDWLRQ� 2I¿�FHUV� DQG� $PEDVVDGRUV�invite all county 4-H’ers and par-ents to attend our annual planning meeting on Thursday, June 19, at ����� D�P�� DW� WKH� ([WHQVLRQ� 2I¿�FH�meeting room in Mt. Carroll.

We will be planning programs, activities, community service proj-ects and events for the new 2014-2015 4-H year for the county. We will also discuss and make plans for this year’s 4-H fair. Committees that we will work on are Style Show, ice cream stand, Ag Olympics and more.

Lunch will be provided. Regis-trations are due by June 16 for food count. Bring your own drink. Come brainstorm with us for the new 4-H year and a successful 4-H Fair week. For more information or to register FRQWDFW�WKH�([WHQVLRQ�2I¿�FH�DW�����244-9444, email Leanne Rahn at lrahn@illinois.edu

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By Chastity WelchCarroll County ManagerBy Chastity WelchCarroll County Manager

Farm Bureau at a glance

On your marks, get ready, set GO!!!! Summer is here and before we know it we will blink and it will all be over!

Recently I was at my annual Manager’s Conference. It seems we have things a little backwards here in Carroll County. In talking with other managers across the state, a majority of them have crazy insane winters, and slower summers. Not here. We are not much for winter meetings but come summer we are out and about!

Just in the month of June, we will be busy with library programs, Women’s Committee outing, Young Leader meeting, the Membership Appreciation Breakfast, another tour for our mayors, and more! And that LV� MXVW�KHUH�DW� WKH�RI¿�FH��7KDW� LVQ¶W�including the numerous baseball games and running to football prac-tice that is on the agenda as well!

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Carroll County Dog Obedience Sessions Scheduled

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River Ridge School Board Monday, May 19, 2014, President G. Allen Crist called the regular meet-ing of the River Ridge Community Unit School District #210 Board of Education to order at 7 p.m. Board members G. Allen Crist, David Howard, Barb Schaible, Raymie Diestelmeier, Don McLane, Merri Sevey and Matt Wild answered roll call. Also pres-ent: Superintendent Brad Albrecht, Principal Beau Buchs, Principal Mike Foltz, representatives for the RREA, River Ridge staff and students, and members of the community.

Approved the regular and execu-tive session board meeting minutes of April 22, 2014 and destruction of audio executive session minutes from October 15, 2012. Reviewed the Trea-surer’s Report, Investment Report and Activity Reports. Approved bills and payroll in the amount of $605,474.39.

Member Diestelmeier reported on the Jo Daviess Carroll Area Vocational Center May 5, 2014 minutes. The AVC Board of Control is in the process of interviewing candidates for the Direc-tor position.

Outstanding students of the fourth quarter from River Ridge: Abbie Green-Computer Networking/Security, Ben Sheppard-Law Enforce-ment, and Carissa Williams-Law Enforcement.

Teacher/Education ReportsMembers of the “Trauma Sensitive

School” Professional Learning Team Lynn Sisler, Elementary Counselor, Michelle Kelzer, Kindergarten teacher, Gwen Benson, Title 1 teacher and Margaret Bussan, 5th grade teacher, explained “Compassionate School Cur-ULFXOXP�´�D�FXUULFXOXP�WKDW�XVHV�VSHFL¿F�strategies that enable all students to be better learners. Mrs. Diestelmeier and many of her students, who spent a day “job shadowing,” expressed their thanks to the board and administration for allowing them to participate in this very positive experience.

Supt. Albrecht reported on the building committee meeting. Final-izing plans and getting bids available is the next step.

Administrative ReportsLynn Sisler, elementary counselor,

organized the Aimsweb and STAR testing. Credit goes to Mrs. Sisler and the staff for overall growth in student scores.

River Ridge appreciates Al and Barb Hendren donating a “Buddy Bench” for the elementary playground. Thank you to Mrs. Smith for coordinat-ing the Senior class trip to Washington DC and Mr. Dittmar for helping Mrs. Smith chaperone the group. Thank you to Mrs. Mensendike, Jr. class sponsor, for coordinating the Junior/Senior Ban-quet and Prom and to Mr. Vandigo for helping chaperone. The parents are to be commended for the enjoyable and entertaining post-prom event.

May 23rd – Awards DayMay 25th – Graduation @ 1 p.m.June 4th – 8th Grade PromotionJune 4th – Last student attendance

day-Elementary Track/Field DayAugust 4th-15th – Summer

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The Board entered into execu-tive session to consider information regarding appointment, employment,

compensation, discipline, performance RU� GLVPLVVDO� RI� VSHFL¿F� HPSOR\HHV�of the District, collective bargaining and report on student information and discipline.

Action taken after executive session: Approved August Summer School staff – Mary Steele, Stephanie Wurster, Michelle Kelzer and Deb Hernandez. Employed extra-curricular staff as presented.

New appointments for the 2014-2015 school year are: HS Volleyball-Corey Albrecht, HS Ass’t Volleyball-Meagan Miller and Kelsey Vinnedge, Assistant Drama-Lisa Haas, Junior Class Advisor-Crissa Lord,

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school year. The above information is subject

for approval at the next regular meeting of the Board on Monday, June 23, 2014.

Image of the Shannon Veterans Memorial project, at the north-west corner of IL Rt. 72 and Bolton Rd.MAY 23, 2014 — Boyle-Hoy American Legion Post #379 is in the process of building a Veterans’ Memorial on the NW corner of IL Hwy 72 and Shannon Route. The post has intended to raise money and complete a local memorial for many years, in addition to the “cannon” in the village park.

Commander Ernie Johnson says, “It’s wonderful to see this get off the ground after all the years of wanting to see it built. This is a great tribute to all those vets who served their country and community. At least it’s going to get started this summer.”

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West Carroll Board To Investigate Dual Enrollment Program With HighlandMICHAEL MILLER For The Prairie Advocate News

THOMSON — The West Carroll

School Board agreed to investigate

a proposed plan to offer dual credit

courses with Highland Community

College for those students interested

and qualifying, at the Board’s May

21, 2014 meeting at the Thomson

Intermediate School in Thomson.

Attending the meeting were

Board members Mark Klein, Dawn

Rath, Beverly Kilpatrick, Jerry

Anderson, John Brighman, Jes-

sica Edwards and Mike Highland

(President). Also present were

Superintendent Craig Mathers, as

well as principals Bob Lamb, Jean-

nette Ashby, Julie Katzenberger,

Technology Director Brad Field

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Administrative ReportsLamb said that in three years

the district has gone from 16 to 28

students taking dual credit courses,

with a rise in credits earned from 178

to 248 during the same time period.

He also noted that this is his

last report to the Board and looked

back at a wish list he had presented

Mathers with when Mathers began at

the school in 2008. Lamb ommented

that despite extreme economic

hardships during that time, much

of the list of items had been either

achieved or was in process. He

credited those accomplishmets to

hard work and dedication by the

Board and Mathers.

Mathers said, commenting on

Julie Katzenberger’s report, that

while less than 24 percent of schools

in Illinois currently take the PARCC

tests, West Carroll has demonstrated

that the district is ready for it if they

decide to keep it, and able to take on

all the extra work that this entails.

Field delivered a quite lengthy

report, most of it dealing with details

on the new voiceover IP program for

the Middle and Primary Schools.

Instead of a dedicated phone line, the

phone will actually be operating as

computers and the connection will

come through the district’s internet

service. He said this was a much

cleaner and much less expensive

method than the current one, though

it will be a capital investment.

He said his research indicated

that within two years schools make

back their investment in this pro-

gram. Field added that while the

district currently has four separate

systems for phone service, going

to voiceover IP will allow them to

have one system for the whole dis-

trict which should save on costs of

multiple service contracts and calls.

Mathers reported that the Dis-

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Primary and Preschool scheduled

to move on the 24th of June.

He summarized Senate Bill

#16 which he said may well pass

next year. He said it involves a

redistribution of wealth in the State

of Illinois whereby all the state aid

and grant funding for the schools

will be placed “in one pot.”

Districts with high Estimated

Assessment Values stand to lose a

lot of money under this situation,

the superintendent said, and that the

equation for funding keys is on EAV,

bilingual education and poverty

ratios. All of this apparently bodes

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district potentially seeing a boost of

an extra $800,000.00 a year.

Mathers said that if the cur-

rent state budget stays in place,

general state aid will be prorated at

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it’s normal rate, again, helping the

district.

Dual EnrollmentMathers told the board he’d

been approached by a parent whose

child wishes to dual enroll at both

West Carroll and either Highland

or Sauk Valley next year in order

to jump start his college studies to

take harder courses to get into the

University of Illinois.

He said in checking with other

districts, he was referred back to

the board policy which currently

has them following ISBE guidelines

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was coming before the board to ask

their opinion on the matter. He urged

them to think of the future, where

hopefully students will be coming

into the district once the Thomson

prison opens. He wantedthem to

think aboutprojectingthe district as

a progressive school whose policies

would not seem restrictive to these

students’ future plans.

Anderson wondered how this

would affect kids who wish to

participate in sporting events that

have to have a certain amount of

time in class in order to qualify, and

Mathers said that might necessitate

documentation from college instruc-

tors verifying attendance and grades.

Highland wondered if this

would affect seniors only, and Lamb

said that he felt it would be better to

start with seniors as it would work

better with them, but general consen-

sus was to remain open to expanding

it to non-seniors down the line.

Lamb said in conversations he

had had with Highland, they had

indicated a willingness to allow West

Carroll students a drastically reduced

fee for pursuing such a plan.

The Board elected to have

Mathers look into developing a

policy regarding this, and was

overall very positive in its response

to the issue.

Another policy item brought up

was the possibility of allowing the

children of staff members who live

in another district to attend West

Carroll free of tuition. The district

would get general state aid for these

students, Mathers said, but not the

tax dollars.

One positive he noted was the

impression such a move leaves in

the community, i.e. that if a staff

member wants to bring his child

here, it must be because of superior

education, which is a good signal to

others. The Board decided to move

forward on this matter.

PresentationCandy Silvius gave a lengthy

presentation regarding SEL,

or Social Emotional Learning,

described as “the process through

which children and adults acquire the

knowledge, attitudes, and skills they

need to recognize and manage their

emotions, demonstrate caring and

concern for others, establish posi-

tive relationships, make responsible

decisions and handle challenging

situations constructively.”

She said there are agencies that

provide screening for such a program

which allows schools to be proactive,

not reactive, to student needs and

helps to identify individuals who

might be at risk for having social

emotional problems. She advocated

adopting such a program for West

Carroll due to it’s socio-economic

makeup.

Mathers wondered if the pro-

gram could be successfully enacted

with only two people at this point,

and Silvius said she felt it could as

long as there was cooperation from

the teachers.

New BusinessThe Board approved the bid

from Selective Insurance for it’s

property and casualty coverage

for the 2014-2015 school year, at

a price of $65,441.00 as well as a

treasurer’s bond from Broker’s Risk

for $2,347.00.

The Board renewed the district’s

health insurance coverage from Blue

Cross/Blue Shield as presented, as

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The Board approved the sched-

uling of a budget hearing to discuss

the amended 2014 budget, which will

occur Wednesday, June 18th, as well

as the adoption of the 2014-2015

school calendar.

Mathers updated the Board on

the latest from the Area Vocational

Center, with West Carroll students

attending in the afternoon, with a

change in the funding plan for the

center. West Carroll will still be

sending 54 students to the AVC, with

a $24,000.00 decrease in tuition for

those students, mostly due to the fact

that the AVC’s new roof was put on

this year.

Also approved were continued

participation in the swim cooperative

with the Byron School district, with

the only potential cost being if the

district has to buy uniforms; one stu-

dent from West Carroll participates

in this program.

A trip to the Oshkosh, Wisconsin

boy’s basketball camp for the middle

school team was also approved; this

ZLOO�RFFXU�RQ�-XQH���WK�WR���WK�RI�this year.

Closed Session Action - Staff Hired

During the closed session

portion of the meeting, the Board

took action on many items, includ-

ing the hiring of several new staff

members. Among these were Adam

Brumbaugh – WCHS Principal

2014-2015 School Year, Kurt Beck,

Director of Maintenance/Building

and Grounds, Barb Cederholm, as

Superintendent’s Secretary/Board

Secretary, Rebecca Howe WCHS

Art Teacher, Abigail Bradbury, as

WCHS Science Teacher.

Tania Barragan, a West Carroll second grader in Keta Foltz’s class, has earned 200 points in the Accelerated Reader program.

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Chadwick-Milledgeville CUSD #399 Board Meets for May MAY 19, 2014 — The Board of Education met at the Milledgeville High School Library on Monday, May 19. The Board approved Minutes of the April 21, 2014 Regular Meeting & Closed Session and the May 5, 2014 Special Board Meeting, Payment of Bills for May, 2014, Treasurer’s Report for April 2014, Hot Lunch Report for April 2014, and Student Activity Fund Account Summary for April 2014.

Congratulations to the Music Department on winning Third Place in the Class D IHSA Sweepstakes Contest.

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cial support for Rebecca Alexander to attend a HOSA Conference in Orlando, Florida this coming summer. Final cal-endar for the 2013-14 school year has been approved by ISBE.

Update on Life Safety work to be completed this summer. Superintendent Tim Schurman reported that work will be completed as follows: roof replace-ment work will begin in mid-June at Chadwick, Pavement replacement will begin in June and should be completed by early July, and Life Safety work will begin June 9 in both buildings and should be completed by August 8, 2014.

New businessApproved proposal by Mr. and Mrs.

Adam Drinkall to enhance playground equipment at Milledgeville which will be paid for with funds donated in memorial to their daughter. The Board also approved FFA State Convention Plans for June 10-13, 2014. It has yet to be determined who will chaperone the students to the state convention.

Authorized Superintendent Schur-

man to Seek Bids for Bread, Milk, and Gasoline/Fuel for the 2014-15 School Year.

Approved summer technology work, purchases, and upgrades proposal. Director of Technology Eric Hernandez has proposed spending $82,876.07 on technology upgrades and investments IRU� ¿VFDO� ������ 6SHFL¿FDOO\� KH� KDV�proposed upgrades to both Chadwick computer labs, purchase of new desk top and lap top computers for staff, Smartboard replacements, and wireless upgrades at Chadwick and Milled-geville.

Approved Prevailing Wage Reso-lution for 2014-15. This is an annual requirement that must be approved.

Approved Renewal of the Track Coop with Eastland School District #308 for the 2015 & 2016 seasons. Superinten-dent Schurman reported that the Track Coop has functioned very well and that Eastland is a great district to work with.

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are as follows: Liability $46,113; T-Bond $1,722; Workers Comp $25,344.

Executive sessionClosed session to consider

information regarding the appoint-ment, employment, or dismissal of an employee or officer; collective negotiating matters; and to review student disciplinary matters was held at 7:54 P.M. Voted to come out at 8:23 P.M. with the following motions out of closed session:

- Accepted the resignation of Mr. Kyle Knutti as High School Baseball Coach.

- Accepted the retirement of Mrs. Ruth Wolf as Part Time Custodian at Milledgeville School effective April 24, 2014.

- Upheld student suspensions.Administrative businessIn a report on District’s Equalized

Assessed Valuation and Tax Rates, Superintendent Schurman reported that Chadwick-Milledgeville’s EAV increased by 1.5% and therefore the dis-trict will receive slightly more revenue from local property taxes.

Pre-K report - Superintendent Sch-

urman reported that we have received most of the grant funding from the state this year. In addition, next year’s grant application is being completed and will be submitted soon.

During Legislative issues update, Superintendent Schurman reported that implementation of Pension Reform has been halted by order of a circuit judge in central Illinois. In regards to school funding it is not clear what our funding level will be at this time.

Principal’s ReportPrincipal Rademacher reported that

only 18 students have been registered for Kindergarten next year which is an alarmingly low number. In addition, she reported that Prom and Graduation went well.

Senior Scholarship Night was a success thanks to the hard work of Mrs. Rademacher and Mrs. Bontz. Over 113 scholarships were given out totaling $17,950.

Superintendent’s ReportGovernment Day on May 1, 2014;

Last Day of School June 5, 2014; Class trips report; Graduation/Promotion - 8th grade May 30, 2014 7:00 P.M. Chadwick

JH Gym, and High School May 18, 2014 2:00 P.M. MHS Gym; Staff Apprecia-tion Dinner Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Oakville Country Club.

The meeting adjourned at 8:42 P.M. The next Board meeting will be held Monday, June 16, 2014 at 7:00 P.M at the Milledgeville High School Library.

Rebecca Alexander and De-idre Ewers, 2 representa-tives of the Milledgeville HIgh School music program. The choir and band were recog-nized at Monday’s school board meeting for their Class +� ;OPYK� 7SHJL� Z[H[L� ÄUPZO�in the music sweepstakes. (Courtesy of Talisa Pauley)

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seeing, and fun.

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acted with exhibits. Next it was on to

the downtown area where students

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grandeur of Macy’s on State inside

the historic Marshall Field’s Build-

ing. Students were allowed to explore

the store or the surrounding area for

a small taste of shopping and food.

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some of Chicago’s historic buildings

in the Loop area; Marina City left the

biggest impression. Last was a dining

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overtly rude wait staff.

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many memories created. Thanks to

all who attended.

Pearl City 6th Grade Students visit the National Mississippi River MuseumOn Monday, May 19, 2014, the sixth grade classes of Mrs. San-dy Scott and Mrs. Kim Lorig of Pearl City school visited the National Mississippi River Museum in Dubuque, Iowa. Stu-dents participated in the Wet and Wild class, which included using dip nets (photo) to seek out underwater creatures that live in a wetland. Students then were able to act as scientists HUK�L_HTPUL�[OLPY�ÄUKPUNZ�HUK�JH[LNVYPaL�[OLT�HZ�WVSS\[PVU�tolerant or pollution intolerant.

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free meal of spaghetti, salad, garlic

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Owen Moeller, one of four students selected to enter the Woodlawn Academy Student Art contest.

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The People’s Choice winner was Emma Foster.

The 2014 Milledgeville Ele-

mentary Art Awards were conducted

in a new way this year. The students

themselves voted for their favorite

pieces of art and two students from

each grade won the Student Choice

Awards.

The winners are the following:

Kindergarten: Addison Jannsen

and Spencer Nye

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Abbygail Branscomb

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The People’s Choice overall

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The Teachers Choice awards,

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Milledgeville Elementary Art

teacher, are:

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barth

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3rd Grade: Owen Moeller

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Owen came in third in the K-4

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Obituaries Gary L. Jacobs

Gary L. Jacobs, age 68, died Monday May 26, 2014 at CGH Medical Center, Sterling.

Gary was born on February 11, 1946 in Ster-ling the son of Lawrence and Dorothy J. (Bruns) Jacobs. He recently cel-ebrated 45 years of marriage to Carol Underhill.

Married on May 18, 1969 in Freeport. Gary farmed in the rural Coleta area his entire life.

Survivors include his wife, Carol of Sterling; one daughter, Jenny (Dale) Merema of Chadwick; one son, Andrew (Beth) Jacobs of Sterling; one sister, Carolyn (Jim) Dir of Chad-wick; four grandchildren, Nathaniel Merema, Abbygail Merema, Kyllian Jacobs and Ronyn Jacobs; one niece, Shelley (Reese) Hartman of Sterling; two nephews, Allen (Brooke) Dir of Sterling and Ben (Beth) Dir of Coleta.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, two sisters.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 9:30 – 11:00 Saturday May 31, 2014 at the Coleta United Methodist Church, Coleta. Memo-rial services will follow at 11:00 AM ZLWK�3DVWRU�'DYLG�-XQJQLFNOH�RI¿�FLDW�ing. Arrangements were completed by the McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

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Edward G. MeierEdward G. Meier was a patriotic,

compassionate and hardworking man. He died after a brief illness at the age of 82, Saturday, May 24, 2014 at the Carroll County Good Samari-tan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Mt. Car-

roll. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Car-roll. Burial with military rites will take place in the Chadwick Cemetery. A visitation will be held 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll. Memo-rials may be given to the Chadwick Lions Club or the Chadwick American Legion in Ed’s memory.

Ed was born on May 5, 1932, the son of Fred and Edith (Lott) Meier in Pearl City, Illinois. He attended Lanark High School before enlisting in the United States Army. Ed proudly served from 1957-1959 Miesau, Ger-many and served another two years in the reserves, where he earned the rank of Sergeant. Ed married Inez Miller on July 28th 1956 in The Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa.

After he was discharged, Ed began hauling milk for Chadwick

Swiss Cheese from 1961-1973. Ed then worked for Herb Tautz Exca-vating, Chadwick until 2001. Most recently, Ed worked for Chadwick 2LO�DQG�$J�XQWLO�RI¿�FLDOO\�UHWLULQJ�LQ�2011. Ed was a charter member of the Chadwick Lions Club and previously served two terms on the Chadwick Village Board. Ed was a member of the Christian faith, which started in the Nora Community Church. Ed and his wife, Inez attended several different churches in the area. Ed was passionate about agriculture and loved everything to do with farming. He enjoyed scrapbooking, collecting toy model tractors and collecting and restoring peddle tractors. Most of all, Ed loved spending time with his family and friends.

Ed will be dearly missed by his wife of 57 years, Inez; three chil-dren, Dawn (Michael) Johnson of Chadwick, Gary (Mary Lou) Meier of Milledgeville, Illinois and Judy (Thomas) Weber of Lanark, Illinois; ten grandchildren, Brooke Johnson of Polo, Illinois, Abby (Andrew) Sturte-vant of Chicago, Illinois, Christopher (Amber) Meier of Milledgeville, Brittany (Jeremy) Haas of Dallas, Texas, Kaitlin (John Byvick) Weber of Lanark, Kara (Tyler Giedd) Weber of Lanark, Tyler Weber of Lanark, Matthew (Amanda) Weber of Kodiak, Alaska, Andrew (Rie) Raum of Vir-ginia Beach, Virginia and Jaime Raum of Polo; three great grandchildren, Makayla Meier, Jase Meier and Alexa Haas; one sister, Lucille (LaVerne) Buske of Warren, Illinois and a spe-cial childhood friend, LaVerl (Mary Catherine) Kempel of Mt.C arroll. Ed was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Iona Mosley.

Carl LindemanCarl Lindeman died at the age

of 53, Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, Illinois. A memorial gath-ering will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2014 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. A memorial fund has been established in Car’s memory.

Richard Handel Richard “Dick” Handel, age 74,

died Sunday, May 25, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Society in Mt. Car-roll. Cremation rites will be accorded and a private burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery at a later date. Military rites will be provided by the Mt. Carroll American Legion Post #67. A gathering will take place at the Mt. Carroll Fire Station to be an-nounced at a later date. A memorial fund has been established in Dick’s memory.

The 34th Annual Senior Scholarship Recognition Night, sponsored by the Chadwick - Milledgeville School District, was held on Wednesday, May 7th, at the Trinity Lutheran Church. A total of 113 scholarships from 41 area donors, were presented to 18 seniors totaling $17,950. Students also received recognition for scholarships awarded from other sources totaling $271,100. The Class of 2014 Seniors recognized are Front Row, L to R: Samantha Feltenz, Haley McAuliffe, Lauren Hackbarth, Shannon Graff, Taylor Grenoble, Morgan Adolph. Middle Row, L to R: Emily Geison, Alexandra Fink, Courtney Swalve, Kelsey Marsh, Kendra Schave, Kayleigh Leddy. Back Row, L to R: Deidre Ewers, Zachary Herin, Devin Biller, Kameron DawTyne, Caleb Skoog, Ryan Habben. New scholarship donors, who would like to contribute to next year’s scholarship night, can do so by contacting Paula Rademacher, Principal at 815-225-7141, ext. 224.

Has Emerald Ash Borer come to an ash tree near you? Unfortunately, it may have. Two EAB Management Workshops will be held to give area residents an opportunity to learn more about EAB treatment and manage-ment options.

The workshop will be held on Thursday, June 19th at the Whiteside ([WHQVLRQ�2I¿�FH������(��.QR[�6W���Morrison) from 6:00 – 7:30pm and on Monday, June 23rd at the Stockton Township Library (140 W. Benton St, Stockton) from 6:30 – 8:00pm. The workshop will be led by University of Illinois Extension Educators.

Early last fall, the Illinois Depart-PHQW�RI�$JULFXOWXUH�LGHQWL¿�HG�DQ�($%�infestation at Apple Canyon Lake.

³7KH�¿�QG�GRHV�QRW�VLJQDO�WKH�WLPH�WR�give up on ash trees. It does mean the time has arrived for homeowners and those responsible for tree care implement an EAB plan,” according to Jay Solomon, Extension’s Energy and Environmental Stewardship Educator.

The workshop will cover the history, life cycle, and control options for emerald ash borer, as well as the management choices available for selectively saving your ash tree. There will be time for participants to ask questions.

The emerald ash borer is a small, metallic-green beetle native to Asia. Its larvae burrow under the bark of ash trees, causing the trees to starve

and eventually die. Ash trees can be infested with EAB for a few years before the tree begins to demonstrate any signs of an EAB infestation.

The EAB Quarantine Zone has been expanded to include Jo Daviess, Carroll, Whiteside, and other coun-ties near the Mississippi River in northwest Illinois. The implication of these changes will also be discussed.

The fee for the EAB Management Workshop is $5. For more informa-tion or to register for the Whiteside County workshop, call 815-772-4075 or go online: web.extension.illinois.edu/clw. To register for the Jo Daviess County program, call 815-858-2273 or go online: web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw.

Emerald Ash Borer Management Workshops

Come have summer fun at the Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center in Thomson. Youth will learn about HFRORJ\�� LQVHFWV�� VSRUW�¿�VKLQJ�� IRU�estry, and all the wacky events that happen in our environment while having fun with hands-on activities.

For 4-H and non 4-H youth enter-ing grades 3rd-6th; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday’s June 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Get ready for a BUG-TASTIC time!

Register your child online with University of Illinois Extension Car-roll County at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/clw/ or call 815-244-9444 for more information. Fee is $20 per camp.

Register for more than one camp (future camps are Amazing Arts & Crazy Cookin’) and get the second and/or third camp for half price ($10). Maximum class limit is 20 kids. Register early at least on week prior.

Wacky Wilderness Summer Camp

Polo T&C Days Fireworks the Best Ever Polo Town & Country Days will

once again kick off the festival with its fabulous Fireworks Display on 7KXUVGD\��-XQH���WK���6LQFH�WKH�¿�UVW�VKRZ� LQ� ������ WKH� ¿�UHZRUNV� KDYH�been a crowd favorite. Each year the ¿�UHZRUNV�JHW�EHWWHU�DQG�EHWWHU��DQG�this year is no exception.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and join us on the Football Field. The High School Track Team will be hosting concessions so grab yourself a bag of popcorn and pop or whatever your sweet tooth desires.

Polo Town and Country Day committee members will be col-lecting donations onsite during the fireworks and donations of any amount is always appreciated.

Back by popular demand again this year is the Dunk Tank! Watch all weekend as your favorite people around town get dunked! Thursday

night the Dunk Tank will be running from 5 – 8pm, Friday from 12 – 7pm and on Saturday from 3 – 7.

%HIRUH� WKH� ¿�UHZRUNV�� FRPH� WR�the Festival Tent for the Little Miss & Mister contest at 6 pm, and then stay to watch the Polo Chamber’s version of the Family Feud. Several

of this year’s events require you to register in advance, so print off a registration form at the website, www.polodays.org.

For more information, a schedule of events, and registration forms visit the T & C website at www.polodays.org or call Jon Miller 815-973-3507.

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We believe that quality truly counts.That means we stock only the freshest premium

meats and salads for your enjoyment,and our service is second to none.

Stop in andmeet our butcher.

USDA Prime & Choice Cuts roundBeef oin hops oasts ibs

teaks irloinomemade Sausage

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One Day Meat SaleFriday, June 6

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only at Shaw’s Marketplace, Mount Carroll, ICoupon excludes: Lottery, Tobacco, Garbage Stickers, Postage Stamps

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An Affordable Assisted Living Communityur affordable, all inclusive, monthly price is geared towards seniors who live on a budget.inancial assistance is available for those who qualify. With assets and income under $2000 monthly.

those above $2000 in assets, will never be asked to leave when assets are spent down rather then puton the !nancial assistance program so there is never another transition to another facility.Heritage Woods offers a warm, caring environment and ensures the highest quality of life, while maintaining independence.

Our superior professional staff are dedicated to the residents they serve, promoting core values and dignityfor a healthy and active lifestyle in an “oasis” you can call home.

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The CCSSO would like to thank the following who have made contributions to the Senior Center during the months of April and May 2014.DONATIONSIndividuals:Earl & Delores GillilandLawrence ValloneLeslie GrimBonnie Meader

Pam GallacherLee PotterBonnie MaderLinda MeadMerle SturtevantLucille DickmanJudson SmithJoyce SchubertClifton & Mary Lou

Jacobs, Jr.Dorothy ShearerRonald Bradshaw

Pam GallagherKelli SchaibleRuby KnessOrganizationsVFW AuxiliaryTownshipsSavanna Township

(For a complete list-ing of donors FY2013-14, see the annual report. Copies are available at the 6HQLRU�&HQWHU�RI¿FH��

Contributions

Okay summer will be here soon so what better time than now to come in and use the exercise equipment to get ready for summer. You are able to use our professional-grade treadmill and UHFXPEHQW� ELF\FOH�� �7KHVH� WZR�¿QH�pieces of exercise equipment have been donated by the Rotary Club to help seniors get some needed movement and

cardio work that can improve both their physical and mental states. And as any-one can tell you, a few minutes walking or riding a bike can go a long way. The equipment is available to seniors between the hours of 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. We have moved the exercise equipment to the downstairs area for more privacy for those who wish to use it.

Exercise Equipment at Senior Center

Niagara Falls and TorontoSeptember 2014

7 days, 6 nights; Guided Tours of Niagara Falls and Toronto; Jour-ney to The Falls on a “Hornblower

Niagara Cruise”; Niagara on the Lake; Queen Victoria Park; and Casa Loma, Canada’s most mag-QL¿FHQW�FDVWOH���&DOO��������������for a brochure.

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1 Liena Hamilton, Savanna . . . . 90 2 Arlie Arno, Savanna . . . . . . . . 91 2 Earl Klippert, Savanna . . . . . . 94 7 Lowell Dietz, Lanark . . . . . . . . 92

Nonagenarians & Centenarians Birthdays for June

9 Jean Siegworth, Mt. Carrol . . . 90

16 Robert Kreuder, Savanna . . . . 92

25 Thelma High, Savanna . . . . . . 91

Foot Care The Foot Care Clinic will be at

the Senior Center: Monday, June 2nd� 7KXUVGD\��-XQH��WK Wednesday, June 11th Monday, June 16th Tuesday, June 24th

To schedule an appointment for routine and diabetic foot and nail care or for more information, call ��������������7KHUH�LV�D��������IHH�per person.

,I�\RX�KDYH�GLI¿FXOW\�EHQGLQJ�or reaching your feet; diabetes/neuropathy; poor circulation/poor vision; dry, scaly skin; fungal infec-

tions/thickened nails, or pain with ZDONLQJ��\RX�PD\�EHQH¿W�IURP�WKH�following professional foot and nail care services: comprehensive foot and nail assessment; diabetic foot, nail and skin care; evaluation of foot wear and recommendations; neuropathy screening; trimming, ¿OLQJ� DQG� FOHDQLQJ� QDLOV�� QDLO� GH-briding of thick fungal nails; corn and callus reduction and smoothing; in-grown toenail removal and relief; dry, cracked skin relief/prevention; or foot massage for circulation.

The foot care nurse, Kelli Finn-Schaible, RN,BA,MS,CFCN, is very compassionate, caring profes-sional and a strong advocate for your overall health and well-being.

/LNH�0D\�ÀRZHUV��FRQVLGHUDWLRQ�does much better in fresh air and sun-shine so don’t hesitate to let it out and show it around. You can show your consideration to the driver and other riders by being on time and ready for your pickup.

Be considerate to your driver. It’s OK to talk to them but not so

much that they can’t concentrate on their driving, keeping you and everyone else on the road safe. Be considerate to fellow riders by speak-ing, and listening to them. Finally, be considerate to the world around you. Pick up after yourself keeping CCT vehicles and the county clean and litter free. Thanks, enjoy the summer.

The Driver's SeatA thought from Carroll County Transit:

An AARP Defensive Driving class will be held Monday, June 2nd, and Wednesday, June 4th, from 8:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. at the Carroll County Senior Center, 306 N. Main St., Mt. Carroll.

This 8-hour course, instructed

Defensive Driving Classby Arlyn Thomson, teaches how a SHUVRQ�FDQ�EHFRPH�D�PRUH�HI¿FLHQW�and safer driver as the effects of aging cause changes to long-time habits.

Completion of the course may entitle the driver to a discount in auto insurance premiums for a period of

three years, but check with your insur-ance company to verify.

The charge for the course is ������� IRU�$$53�PHPEHUV� DQG��������IRU�QRQ�PHPEHUV���$�UHVHUYD-WLRQ�LV�QHFHVVDU\���&DOO��������������RU�WROO�IUHH����������������WR�VLJQ�XS�

The Carroll County Senior Ser-vices Organization is in need of four or ¿YH�YROXQWHHUV� WR�EH�PHPEHUV�RI�RXU����PHPEHU�%RDUG�RI�'LUHFWRUV��ZKLFK�represents all communities within Car-roll County. We are in special need of someone from Milledgeville, and others

from the County at large. Board meet-ings are held in the morning on the third Tuesday each month. If you are inter-ested, please contact the Senior Center DW��������������DQG�OHDYH�\RXU�QDPH�and number. One of our current Board members will contact you.

Board Members Needed

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Monday, June 2Foot Clinic 8-1 By appt. only: call 815-291-1426Defensive Driving 8:30 – 12:30

Tuesday, June 3Crafters in the morningBingo – 1:00 PMYoga – 4:00 PM

Wednesday, June 4 Defensive Driving 8:30 – 12:30

Thursday, June 5Foot Clinic 8-1Quilters in the morningYoga – 4:00 PM

Tuesday, June 10Agency Meeting 8:00 AM7ULDG�0HHWLQJ������$0Nest Eggers 1:00 PM

Yoga – 4:00 PMWednesday, June 11

Foot Clinic 8-1Thursday , June 12

Quilters in the morningYoga – 4:00 PM

Saturday, June 14Lanark & Milledgeville paperPick Up 8:00 – 10:00 AM

Monday, June 16Foot Clinic 8 - 1

Tuesday, June 17%RDUG�0HHWLQJ������$0Bingo – 1:00 PMYoga – 4:00 PM

Thursday, June 19Quilters in the morningYoga – 4:00 PM

Saturday, June 21Chadwick Paper Pick Up 8:00 - 10:00 AM

Tuesday, June 24Foot Clinic 8 – 1 Yoga – 4:00 PM

Thursday , June 26Quilters in the morningYoga – 4:00 PM

Saturday, June 28Shannon Paper Pick-up 8:30 – 10:30 AM South Side of the Park

Upcoming TripsSeptember – Niagara Falls and Toronto

CCSSO June Calendar of Events

2014 Silent Auction List of DonorsThe Carroll County Review –

Jon Whitney; The Station/ Rte. 84 Diner – Donna Opheim; Dusty’s Pizza Plus – Sue Spitter; Bear’s Drive Inn; Village of Thomson – Vicky Traeger, Village President; CDG Ceramics –

Gina Jordan; Iris Eye; Massbach Ridge Winery – Anne Harmston; Balk Grain – Brian Balk; Casey’s General Store – Bev Smith; Solutions from Science and Heirloom Café – Bill Heid; McKee & Sons Lumber; Susan Lawler; Marve

Feucht; Mt. Carroll Banking Center – Ann E. Crouse and Scott H. Helms; Paula Basile; Open Lotus Massage – JoAnn Hook; The Pharmacy Center, Mt. Carroll; Savanna -Thomson State Bank; Thelma Sweich; Van’s Country Sports; Carroll Service Co.; Karen Davis; Nicole Walsh; Al Fredricks; Milledgeville State Bank; Shaw’s Market, Mt. Carroll; Carol Dietz; Schneider House; Catherine Pokropinski; Tee Lee Popcorn; Red Gate Embroidery; Diane Manikowski; Doty Collision Center; Country Girl Boutique; Mt. Carroll Mobil Station; Judy Lamb; The Senior Center Crafters; Lake Carroll Golf and Club; House; Nancy Flikkema; Kunes Country Auto; Sloan Imple-ment; Bud Walker; Crouse Plumbing and Heating; Brother’s Family Inn Restaurant; Carroll County Locker; Flower-Fan-A-See; Carroll Service Co.; Land Of Oz; Green Fencing – Ken Green; Donna Green; June and Butch Hasz; Nancy Gable; Nicole Basile; JD Automotive; Village of Thomson; Acres of Sky – Tom and Lynn Kocal; Isenhart Realty – Amy Barnes; Kevin Miller General Builders; Exchange State Bank; Eastland Feed and Grain Inc.; Lois Law; Darlene Josel; Vera Phillips; G. White; Senior Center Quilters; Prairie Advocate News

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Groceries will be delivered Thursday afternoonDelivering to the Mt. Carroll, Lanark and Chadwick area

$20 minimum order outside Mt. Carroll. Excludes cigarettes & alcohol

Shaw’s Market is here for you!“We’re the kind of store you want us to be.”

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June 2014 Serv ices & Act iv i t ie s

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Area Seniors Win Honors at CCSSO Spelling Bee

May 21, 2014 — Local adults age 50 and older participated in a local Illinois State Senior Spelling Bee competition hosted by Carroll County Senior Services Org. on May 21 at the Carroll County Senior Center in Mount Carroll.

Showing a talent for spelling, the following contestants won the honors and will advance to the regional VHPL�¿QDOV�

Spelling Champion, Ruth Yoeckle, Milledgeville; Runner-Up, Sheryl A. Schoenwolf, Mount Car-roll; and Alternate, James B. Ritter, Mount Carroll.

A change in the rules this year that eliminated contestants upon misspelling one word instead of two, resulted in the competition going only three rounds. Schoenwolf incor-rectly spelled harangue, and Yoeckle spelled it correctly, becoming the winner.

Local spelling bees are being held throughout Illinois in 2014. Local winners and runners up will advance to regional semi-finals. The State Finals will be held at the Illinois Building Auditorium at the 2014 Illinois State Fair on Senior Day, Monday, Aug. 11, 2014.

The Illinois State Senior Spelling Bee competition is an exciting state-wide program that provides Illinois senior citizens the opportunity to showcase a lifetime of knowledge and to celebrate years of experience through their spelling abilities. This effort is coordinated by the Associa-tion of Illinois Senior Centers, the Illinois Department on Aging, and local senior organizations throughout Illinois.

The Carroll County Senior Center is located at 306 N. Main St. in downtown Mount Carroll with hours

of 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Friday. For additional information, call the Senior Center at 815-244-1800, toll free 866-214-1959, or stop in. A cal-endar of events is posted monthly on their website at www.ccseniorcenter.org, and their monthly newsletter, The Grape Vine, is distributed in The Prairie Advocate News as a special section.

Activities for the senior popu-lation include crafts, quilting, recycling, bingo, yoga, and trips to places of interest. Seniors can even stop in for a game of pool or to use the treadmill, recumbent bike, rowing machine, and Wii games and Wii ¿W�SOXV��

The Senior Center offers assis-tance and services on Circuit Breaker, Medicare, Social Security, Low Income Heating Energy Assistance (LIHEAP), tax preparation (provided by AARP), outreach counseling, referral assistance, assessment tax freeze and transportation.

Special programs are held on defensive driving, rules of the road, and grandparents raising grandchil-dren. Health programs, coordinated with Freeport Health Network (FHN), are also frequently offered.

Personalized services are avail-able free of charge to seniors, including notarizing, faxing and making copies. Seniors are also allowed to check their email and check out books, puzzles, and videos. And free coffee and cookies are always available.

The Center is funded through senior real estate tax, NIAAA grants, donations from organizations, churches, townships, and private citizens, and also from crafts, quil-ters, and paper and aluminum can recycling.

(L to R) Lanark Mayor John Huggins, Thomson Village President Vicky Trager, Mount Carroll Mayor Carl Bates, and Savanna Mayor Tony McCombie working together at Mayfest in Mount Carroll. Watch for more cooperative support efforts throughout the year at community events in Carroll County. (Courtesy of John Huggins)

Dancing to John Wayne Zink and the Carroll County All Stars. The crowd enjoyed Henry Meador, owner of Henry’s KK in Mt. Carroll, when he was invited on stage with John Wayne Zink to sing with the band. (PA photo/Lynnette Forth)

Olivia Kloepping enjoyed the crafts at “Kids Court” during Mount Carroll’s annual Mayfest. (PA photo/Lynnette Forth)

Olivia Kloepping enjoyed the crafts at “Kids Court” during Ty and Emma Moore show off their tattoo and face painting during the beau-tiful Mayfest weekend in Mount Carroll. (PA photo/Lynnette Forth)

Sunday was beautiful for the Mayfest Car Show.

Milledgeville Elementary student, Zachary Pauley, was recog-nized for reading 300 AR points. He got to read a book to his principal, Paula Rademacher, and received a bookmark and a ���NPM[�JLY[PÄJH[L��*VUNYH[\SH[PVUZ�AHJO�

Freeport Choral Society RehearsalsFreeport Choral Society will

begin rehearsals for its Summer Pops Concert on June 9, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at St. John United Church of Christ, 1010 S. Park Blvd., Freeport. Steve McMil-len of Freeport conducts the society choir. Weekly rehearsals are Monday evenings lasting until approximately 9:00 p.m. All area singers are invited to sing, and all voice parts are needed. Dues are $10 to help defray the cost of music and performance.

Teens and college students are invited to join for the summer season with no dues required.

Various styles of popular music will be featured in this concert which will be at the Krape Park Koenig Amphitheater on August 3 at 7:00 p.m.

The Society has also been invited to sing at the 100th Anniversary of Kraft Cheese in Stockton on June 21. Community members are invited to join just for that concert if they choose.

For any further information, please follow us on FACEBOOK, contact Gwynne French, president of the society, at 815-449-2936, or emailSongBirdMe@aol.com

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS By Craig LangPrairie Advocate Sports

Class 1A Baseball RegionalsFulton RegionalMay 19Milledgeville 2 AFC 0May 21Fulton 13 Milledgeville 3Indian Creek 12 Eastland 1May 24Indian Creek 5 Fulton 1Galena RegionalMay 19Galena 5 East Dubuque 2May 21Le-Win 9 Galena 1River Ridge/Scales Mound 6 Pearl

City 5 (8 Inn.)

May 24Le-Win 5 River Ridge/Scales

Mound 3 (8 Inn.)Freeport Aquin RegionalMay 19Orangeville 3 South Beloit 2May 21Freeport Aquin 10 Orangeville 3May 22Dakota 4 Rockford (Christian Life)

3 (8 Inn.)May 24Freeport Aquin 1 Dakota 0

Class 1A Baseball SectionalLe-Win SectionalMay 28

1- Indian Creek vs. Le-Win – 4 p.m.2- Freeport Aquin vs. Arlington

Heights (Liberty Christian Acad-emy) – 6:45 p.m.

May 31Game #1 winner vs. game #2

winner – 11 a.m.

Class 2A Baseball RegionalsStillman Valley RegionalMay 19Oregon 5 Morrison 2May 21Byron 4 Oregon 1May 22Stillman Valley 9 Sterling Newman 5May 24Byron 6 Stillman Valley 0Warren RegionalMay 19Pecatonica/Durand 3 West Carroll 0May 21Warren/Stockton 8 Pecatonica/

Durand 0Winnebago 5 Forreston/Polo 2May 24Warren/Stockton 9 Winnebago 5Bureau Valley RegionalMay 19Peru St. Bede 6 Bureau Valley 0Erie/Prophetstown 10 Riverdale 0May 21Peru St. Bede 8 Hall 2May 22Erie/Prophetstown 3 Princeton 2May 24Erie/Prophetstown 2 Peru St. Bede 1

Class 2A Baseball SectionalMorrison SectionalMay 281- Erie/Prophetstown vs. Byron – 5

p.m.2- Warren/Stockton vs. Aurora

Christian – 7:30 p.m.May 31Game #1 winner vs. game #2

winner – 11 a.m.

Class 3A Baseball RegionalSterling RegionalMay 27

Dixon vs. Sterling – 4:30 p.m.May 28Rock Falls vs. Dixon/Sterling

winner – 4:30 p.m.Rochelle vs. Freeport – 7 p.m.May 31Championship game – 11 a.m.Winner advances to Rochelle

Sectional vs. Belvidere North Regional winner, June 5th @ 4 p.m.

Class 1A Softball RegionalsEastland RegionalMay 19Fulton 22 Eastland 2 (5 Inn.)Milledgeville 10 AFC 1May 20Sterling Newman 6 Milledgeville 5May 21Amboy 15 Fulton 1

May 24Amboy 3 Sterling Newman 2Le-Win RegionalMay 19Scales Mound/River Ridge 15

Galena 0 (5 Inn.)May 20Pearl City 7 Scales Mound/River

Ridge 1May 21Le-Win 7 East Dubuque 1May 24Pearl City 9 Le-Win 2Dakota RegionalMay 19South Beloit 8 Freeport Aquin 5May 21Orangeville 5 South Beloit 1Dakota 11 Durand/Pecatonica 1

(5 Inn.)May 24Orangeville 7 Dakota 2

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Class 1A Softball SectionalPearl City Sectional

May 271- Kirkland-Hiawatha vs. Amboy –

4:30 p.m.

May 282- Pearl City vs. Orangeville – 4:30

p.m.

May 31Game # 1 winner vs. game #2

winner – 11 a.m.

Class 2A Softball RegionalsMorrison Regional

May 19West Carroll 8 Riverdale 5

May 20Rock Island Alleman 12 West Car-

roll 1 (5 Inn.)Morrison 5 Prophetstown/Erie 5

Stillman Valley Regional

May 19Oregon 15 Rockford Christian 1

(5 Inn.)

May 20Stillman Valley 10 Oregon 0 (6

Inn.)

May 21Forreston/Polo 12 Byron 3

May 24Stillman Valley 10 Forreston/Polo

0 (6 Inn.)

Class 2A Softball SectionalByron Sectional

May 271- Spring Valley Hall vs. Stillman

Valley – 4:30 p.m.2- Winnebago vs. Rock Island

Alleman – 7 p.m.

May 31Game #1 winner vs. game #2

winner – 11 a.m.

Carroll County Summer League Baseball & Softball ScoresMay 19Forreston Little Miss2 15 Stockton

Little Miss 5Thomson Little Miss1 4 Eastland

Little Miss2 4Milledgeville Little Miss 7 Forres-

ton Little Miss1 0Polo Little Miss1 3 Polo Little

Miss2 2Pearl City Little Miss2 10 River

Ridge Little Miss 4

May 20Lanark Jr. Miss 2 Mt. Carroll Jr.

Miss 0

May 21Pearl City Tiny Miss1 9 Eastland

Tiny Miss1 4

All-Star Basketball Games

The 17th Annual “Jim Shaw” All-Star Basketball games are scheduled for Tuesday, June 3at Eastland High School in Lanark.

The games are sponsored by the Northwest Illinois Sports Hall of Fame, WCCI Radio & the DQ Grill & Chill in Mt. Carroll and were renamed a few years back in honor of the late Jim Shaw, an area businessman who VHOÀHVVO\�JDYH�EDFN�WR�DWKOHWLFV�LQ�WKH�communities that his stores served.

The girl’s game will begin at 5:30 p.m. With the boy’s game to follow at 7 p.m. Both games will be broadcast on WCCI 100.3 FM and wcciradio.com. Tickets will be available at the door.

For more information, contact Coach Tony Dunlap at Eastland High School or Brian Reusch at WCCI Radio.

Forreston Names New Basketball Coach

Forreston High School is pleased to announce Travis Ross will be the new Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach. Ross is a 1997 graduate of Forreston High School.

Over the past thirteen years, he has been involved with the Forreston basketball program at the junior high, fresh-soph, and varsity levels. This past season he was an assistant varsity coach under Jonathan Schneiderman at Forreston High School.

Jim Kann, Athletic Director at Forreston states, “Travis Ross has passion for the game of basketball. He has commitment to all levels of the basketball program and will instill a sense of hard work and XQVHO¿VKQHVV�WR�DOO�SOD\HUV��+H�ZLOO�work extremely hard to make sure all players and teams are prepared to carry on the strong tradition of Forreston basketball.”

Ross states, “I am very excited and thankful to have the opportunity to be the next head coach. Forreston basketball means a great deal to me and I look forward to continuing the solid tradition that has been built KHUH�E\�D� ORW�RI� WHUUL¿F�SHRSOH�DQG�coaches.”

Michael Mandzen, Forreston

High School Principal said, “I am H[WUHPHO\�FRQ¿GHQW�LQ�&RDFK�5RVV¶V�ability to lead the Forreston High School boys’ basketball program. His experiences, knowledge of the game, and the love for the sport will enable him to build a strong program. His expectations for the basketball program are consistent with the expectations of our other extra-curricular and academic programs.”

Palisades Golf Course Results

Twenty-one teams participated in the senior men, 3 man scramble on May 20 at Palisades Golf Course. Three teams tied with a 64.

Carding back for 1st place: Ron Sturtevant, Bob Acuff and Wayne Johnson. 2nd place: Buzz Severns, Jack Lieffort and Larry Stebbins. 3rd place: Tom Hoch, John Walters and John Horkay.

Closest to the pin on #3 and #6: Bill Evans, Don Webster and Tom Burkardt. Long putt #5: Don Worden, Charlie McGowan and Leo Smith. Long putt on #8; Ron Sturte-vant, Bob Acuff and Wayne Johnson.

22 more men played in a blind draw, 2 man better ball on Tuesday, May 20. 1st place, low net: Eric Trager and Bill Dunn with a 28. 2nd place, low net, with a card back on #5 was Jerry Yoeckel and Charlie

Johnson. Closest to the pin #3; Lew Lehnhardt. Closest to the pin #6: Larry Stebbins. The shoot out winner on #6: Dave Behan. Palisades Ladies Golf Results

Played for Lowest Score on Odd Numbered Holes Winners were First Place – Connie Nolte – 24; Second Place – LeaAnn Michels – 26 (card back); Third Place – Judy Schreiber – 26.

The 19th Hole Winner was Judy Schreiber, and Cyndie Bouray recorded a chip-in on #4.

Meet the Republican Candidates in Cordova

The Upper Rock Island County Republicans invite you to dinner and conversation on Saturday, June 14, at the Cordova Civic Center from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Relax and listen to State Senator Tim Bivins, Congressional Candidate Bobby Shilling, State Representa-tive Candidate for District #71, Jim Wozniak, and Rock Island County Candidate for County Clerk, Kim Lazenby. Dinner will be catered by Blu Shamrock.

A fun, politically charged eve-ning for $15 per person. Make checks payable to: Rock Island County Republicans c/o Chris Filbert, 21624 River Road North, Cordova, IL 61242.

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Milledgeville Lady Missile Morgan Adolph delivers a pitch to a :[LYSPUN�5L^THU�IH[[LY�K\YPUN�;\LZKH`�HM[LYUVVU»Z�YLNPVUHS�semi renal action at EHS. Milledgeville fell to the Lady Comets 6-5. (PA photo/Craig Lang)

2014

We will be broadcasting live onthe radio and on the internet at

www.wcciradio.com*Listen to WCCI 100.3 forMatch-Ups and exact times

SOFTBALL REGIONALSListen in to WCCI regularly to get broadcast

schedule on H.S. Softball games!MONDAY, MAY 19 @ Morrison Regional

w/ West Carroll SoftballSelect games will also be aired from the

Eastland 1-A Regional

SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS Continued . . .

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)UHH� &DOHQGDU� LWHPV� DUH� IRU� 1RQ�3URÀ�W�Organizations when not raising funds. When submitting information please keep it as minimal as possible - Who, What, Where, When and a contact num-ber. That way more items may be listed each week. Send calendar information to: pa@pacc-news.com by Friday.

Every MondayAA in Savanna

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

Every Tuesday Evening Euchre is played 6:30 p.m. Forreston Fire Sta-tion, rear entrance and parking. More information by calling 815-938-2323.Every SaturdayFarmers’ Market in Morrison

Fresh produce, baked goods, Á�RZHUV��PHDW��DQG�DUWLVDQ�SURGXFWV�DUH�available at the Morrison Farmers’ Mar-ket, located behind 204 E. Lincolnway (Route 30). The market is held May 24 – September 27, 2014 from 8 AM—11 AM, rain or shine. Visit www.morri-sonfarmersmarket.com or call (815) 772-4874 for additional information.

Al-Anon GroupEvery Thursday Shannon

Meets at 4:00 p.m. Thursdays at the Wesley Chapel: Bethel Unit-ed Methodist Church 217 S. Hicko-ry St. Shannon, IL. Every Monday Mount Carroll

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

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

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

May 28Parkinson Support Group

Good Neighbor Care Parkin-son Support Group meets the 4th Wednesday of every month from 2 - 3 p.m. at Good Neighbor Care, 2705 Avenue E, Sterling.May 29First Annual JFK Dinner

The Democratic Party will be KRVWLQJ�LWV�À�UVW�DQQXDO�-).�'LQQHU��LQ�KRQRU�RI�3UHVLGHQW�-RKQ�)��.HQ�nedy on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 7 p.m. at Deer Valley Country Club in Deer Grove, Ill. A cash bar will be held from 6-7 p.m. before the dinner. Secretary of State Jesse White will be the keynote speaker and Attor-ney General Lisa Madigan will be in attendance. Tickets for the din-ner are currently on sale and may be SXUFKDVHG�E\�FRQWDFWLQJ�.DWK\�1HO�son, (815) 625-3266. Reservations must be placed by May 20, 2014.

June 1Knights of Columbus Breakfast

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Hot Spot has Free Clothes“The Hot Spot,” located in

the Yellow Creek Church, 12606 W. Dublin Road, Pearl City, IL has )UHH� &ORWKHV� WKH� À�UVW� 6DWXUGD\� RI�each month from 9:00 a.m. until 12 Noon. Donations are welcome. Call 815-291-2304 or 815-291-4664 with questions.June 2Friendship Quilters

Quilters and quilt appreciators ZHOFRPH�DW���S�P��RQ�WKH�À�UVW�0RQ�day of each month, at the Church of St. Paul Evangelical 411 West Cat-lin St., Elizabeth.FLC Chadwick Tip Night

First Lutheran Church of Chad-wick will participate in the Pizza Ranch Tip Night on Monday, June 2nd from 5:00-8:00 pm. Members of the Church will bus tables in an effort to raise funds for Phase 3 of our Stained Glass Window Renova-tion project. Everyone is encour-aged to come to the Clinton Pizza Ranch at 1347 11 St. NW, Clinton, Ia. and dine out for a good cause.June 3Food pantry

The Helping Hands Food Pantry located at 400 Main Ave in downtown Milledgeville is open from 9-11 a.m. DQG��������S�P��RQ�WKH�À�UVW�7XHVGD\�of every month. The Chadwick-Milledgeville Ministerial Association sponsors the pantry. For more infor-mation, call 815-225-7682.June 4Carroll County Fair Board

The Carroll County Fair Board meets the 1st Wed. every month at the Milledgeville State Bank, 451 N. Main Ave., in the lower level Community Room (ATM side), at 7 p.m. Volunteers, and the public, are welcome to attend.Hug somebody–with a shawl

Prayer Shawl Ministry meets WKH� À�UVW� DQG� WKLUG� :HGQHVGD\� DW�10:30 a.m. at Lanark United Meth-odist Church. The LUMC Shawl Ministry invites anyone to come knit with us. We witness to God’s love by knitting, blessing, and giving shawls to those in need of friendship, celebration, healing, and FRPIRUW��.QLW����3XUO�����FRPH�VKDUH�God’s work with us. Questions? Call the church 815-493-6300 or Jane Smith at 815-225-7329.June 7

TLC Worship HoursBeginning on SATURDAY,

JUNE 7th, our regular worship time will be 5:00 pm each Saturday until the end of August. Please Join Us! Trinity Lutheran Church, 312 S High St. in Lanark. For more information, please call Elizabeth Mascal, pastor, &KXUFK� 2IÀ�FH� ������ ���������� RU�email lctrinity@frontiernet.net 6th Annual Show ‘N Show Off Day

If you enjoy watching dogs and handlers working as a team, this is a wonderful spectator opportunity. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the fun! On Saturday June 7th, 2013, at 9:00 am, the Granny Rose Animal Shelter will host their Sixth Annual Show ‘N Show Off Day. Food and drinks will be available. For Entry forms and ad-ditional information, please contact Granny Rose Animal Shelter, 613 River Lane, Dixon, IL, call 815-288-7387, or E-mail to grannyroseani-malshelter@hotmail.com.St. Jude Golf Outing

Polo Rehab & health Care Cen-ter will hold its 4th Annual St. Jude Golf Outing on Sat., June 7 at the Silver Ridge Golf Course in Or-egon, IL. For details, please contact Muriel “Bubbles” Casinger at 815-946-2203, 779-423-8135, or email mcasinger@petersenhealthcare.net.June 9Camera club meets

The Muddy River Camera Club meets at 7 p.m. at the restored Ly-ons Railroad Depot on 25th Avenue North just north off the Route 136 bridge in North Clinton, IA. Come check us out and visit our web site at www.muddyrivercc.com.Palisades Art League Meets

The Palisades Art League’s monthly meeting is held on the sec-ond Monday of every month (ex-cept Dec. & Jan.) from 7 to 9 pm at the Masonic Hall, 1519 Chicago Ave., Savanna.June 10Camera club meets

The Freeport Area Camera Club meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 1010 S. Park Blvd., Freeport. “The F-Stops Here” is published monthly by the club. For more information about the club, phone Larry Daw-son, President, at 815-443-2856, or write to him at 597 S. Heitter Rd.,

Pearl City, Il 61062, or send email to ektachrome64@yahoo.com.June 11Savanna Lions Club meetings

Joins us on the 2nd Wed. of the month for our monthly Lions Club meetings at Antl Hall, Savanna. For more information contact: Brian Reusch at 815-273-7757.June 12Open Mic Night

Five Minutes of Fame on Mar-ket and Main open mic, sponsored by the Main Street Art Guild, Mar-ket Street Commons and Brick Street Coffee. Held the second Thursday of each month, this venue is open to all writers, performance artists and musicians of any and all skill levels, boasting a very welcom-ing and appreciative audience. Sign up starts at 6pm with performances beginning near 6:30 through 10 pm.June 13Survivors Offer Support

S.O.S (Survivors Offer Sup-port) group meeting for those who have lost a family member or a friend held on the second Friday of every month at the Polo Senior Center, 6 p.m. There will be good food and conversation available. For more information please con-tact Terrie Wilder at 815-677-3443 or Mary Landis at 815-946-3136.June 14Wa Tan Ye June Brunch

The annual June brunch of the Morrison Wa Tan Ye Club is Satur-day, June 14 at the Morrison Meth-odist Church. A breakfast casserole buffet will be served beginning at 9 am. The program this year, “Ready, Set Grow!”, is presented by Elisa 5LGHRXW� IURP� .5� *UHHQKRXVH���Elisa will provide tips and ideas RQ�DOO�NLQGV�RI�JDUGHQLQJ�²�Á�RZHU�beds, vegetable, container, minia-ture. Please make your reservation with Ann Camp (815-772-7937) by Monday, June 9. The brunch is by donation.Game Time in Savanna

“Game Time” is held on the

2nd Saturday of each month at Mest Manor, 525 3rd Street in Savanna from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mark your Calendar. Games are provided, but you are welcome to bring one with you. No Cost Involved! Come join the fun. Questions? Call Mary Stebbins at 815-273-4156.

June 16-20Lanark Bible School

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

June 17River Cities Quilters Guild

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

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Prayer Shawl Ministry meets WKH� À�UVW� DQG� WKLUG� :HGQHVGD\� DW�10:30 a.m. at Lanark United Meth-odist Church. The LUMC Shawl Ministry invites anyone to come knit with us. We witness to God’s love by knitting, blessing, and giving shawls to those in need of friendship, celebration, healing, and FRPIRUW��.QLW����3XUO�����FRPH�VKDUH�God’s work with us. Questions? Call the church 815-493-6300 or Jane Smith at 815-225-7329.

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By LOVINA EICHER

Another rainy day! It has been

rainy all week. We were able to get

all the clothes dried on Monday

even though there was a shower

after the clothes were on the lines.

We need to do laundry again and

sure am hoping for a nice day on

Friday or Saturday.

Tonight the men from our

church district will gather here to

practice singing songs from the Aus-

bund, our German church songbook.

It is a good way to get the younger

men to learn how to lead all the

songs. I need to make something

today for a snack to serve to them

after the singing.

We are enjoying asparagus,

rhubarb, mushrooms, and winter

onions, all of those early garden

goodies. The dandelions are

over with for another year.

2QFH�WKH�ÀRZHUV��FRPH�RXW�the greens become bitter and

not so good to eat.

Saturday afternoon our

visitors were sister Liz, Levi,

and their four children. Also,

their daughter Elizabeth’s

special friend, Samuel. We

would have liked to have

joined them at my sister’s

Verena and Susan’s house

for supper but had plans

already. We were asked to

be chaperones for the youth

at the community building

along with our neighbors,

Joas and Susan.

We left around 6 p.m. to

go to the community build-

ing which is around 10 miles

from here. The parents that

chaperone usually take snacks for

the youth. So we had a variety of

different snacks and also coffee

and punch.

The youth can play basketball,

volleyball or board games. We

arrived home after midnight which

is something were not used to doing

anymore. We could sleep late the

next morning, though, since it was

not a church Sunday.

Sister Susan had her 38th birth-

day on Saturday, May 10. She had us

all invited to their house on Sunday

for dinner in honor of her birthday.

Brother Albert, Sarah Irene,

and six of their children drove to

Verena and Susan’s house on Satur-

day evening with horses and buggy.

They stayed until Sunday afternoon.

Albert’s moved to the west end of

their community so they live closer

than before, around 15 – 17 miles

from here now. They made the trip

in 1 1 /2 hours. Albert’s are in the

process of building all new buildings

so they have a lot of work ahead.

They are renting a house close by

their new land.

Daughter Lovina will be 10 on

Sunday. She is excited so she can

now start sitting with the girls in

church instead of beside me. It makes

them feel so much more mature when

they don’t have to sit with a parent

anymore. It will be a change for me

to not have any little ones beside me.

Joe still has Kevin beside him for a

little over a year yet. How fast these

years go and the older I get the more

WLPH�VHHPV�WR�À\�Daughter Susan moved her

pony Roxie and her colt home. It

had been at Timothy’s place. It’s

always interesting to see a frisky

OLWWOH�IRDO�UXQQLQJ�LQ�WKH�¿HOG��7KH�horses and ponies are happy to be

out on pasture. These rains will make

the grass keep growing.

Try this different way of using

your asparagus. God bless!

Asparagus and Cheese Canapé

20 slices thin white bread

4 ounces crumbled blue cheese

or desired cheese

8 ounces softened cream cheese

1 egg, lightly beaten

20 spears asparagus, freshly

cooked

1/2 cup melted butter

Remove the crusts from the

bread. Flatten each slice with a

rolling pin until thin. Combine the

cheeses in a bowl with a mixer. Add

the egg and mix until well blended.

Spread the cheese mixture on each

slice of bread. Place one asparagus

spear on each slice and roll up jelly

roll style. Dip each piece in the

melted butter, turning to coat. Place

seam side down on a cookie cheese

and place in the freezer until just

frozen. Remove from freezer. Bake

at 400 for 20 minutes or until golden.

Carroll County 4-H Leaders Meeting Planned

The next Carroll County 4-H

Leader’s Meeting will be held Tues-

day, June 3, at 6:30 p.m. at the Car-

UROO�&RXQW\�([WHQVLRQ�2I¿FH�PHHW-ing room. We have many agenda

items to discuss – 4-H Fair, summer

activities, records, etc.

All organizational, project and

Junior Leaders are encouraged to

attend. For more information con-

tact Leanne Rahn at University of

Illinois Extension, 815-244-9444 or

at lrahn@illinois.edu.

Carroll County 4-H Shooting Sports Groups to Meet

4-H archery workshops will

be held on Monday, June 2 and

Monday, June 16 from 5:30 - 7:00

p.m. at the Mike & Jodi York farm

located at 25269 E. Locust Rd., La-

nark. You must be accompanied by

a parent, if your mom or dad cannot

WKHQ�\RX�QHHG�WR�¿QG�DQRWKHU�DGXOW�to be responsible for you. Dress for

the weather. The archery group is

open to 4-H’ers and non 4-H’ers

from 8-18 years old as of Septem-

ber 1, 2013.

4-H shotgun workshops will be

held on Tuesday, June 3 and Tuesday

June 10, at 5:00 p.m. at the Clark Van-

Buskirk shooting range. You must

be accompanied by a parent, if your

mom or dad cannot then you need to

¿QG�DQRWKHU�DGXOW�WR�EH�UHVSRQVLEOH�for you. Dress for the weather. The

shotgun group is open to 4-H’ers and

non 4-H’ers from 10-18 years old as

of September 1, 2013.

For more information contact

Mike York, Lanark, Wayne Knight

of Mt. Carroll or Leanne Rahn at

WKH� &DUUROO� &R�� ([WHQVLRQ� 2I¿FH�815-244-9444 or lrahn@illinois.edu.

University of Illinois Extension

is committed to providing residents in

Carroll, Lee and Whiteside counties

with high quality education services

and programs focusing on agricul-

ture, parenting, community and

economic development, horticulture

and youth development. To learn

more call (815) 835-2070 or visit us

on the web at http://web.extension.

illinois.edu/clw/.

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Items belonging to the Charlene McNinch, Elain Handel, Helen Spencer, Pat Hoover, Duane &Bev Olsen & others. Viewing will be Saturday, May 31 between 9 am & 12:00 noon. Shed isFULL! Second ring (mower, furniture, etc) will start at 12:00 noon.

Household - Mower - MiscellaneousVarious tables & chairs; hutches; usual kitchenware; dorm size Excellence refrigerator; stools;cupboards; shelves; curio cabinet; sofas incl sectional; recliner; coffee & end tables; arearugs; desks incl roll top, lg wood; office work stations; file cabinets; deck chairs; Herculescombination safe; folding chairs; lamps; pictures; beds; dressers; chests; cedar chests; fulllength mirror; Gulbransen organ; vacuums; patio furniture; wicker loveseat, chairs, coffee& end tables; wheel chair; Christmas decorations; bears; lg nut cracker soldier; Peterborobaskets; 3 Thomas Museum boxes; 3 decorative duck decoys; books; picture of Ogle CountyMounted Patrol; step ladders; Craftsman 6.5hp 60 gal air compressor; smaller air compressor;Craftsman stacking tool box; various hand tools; Toro snow blower; Simplicity 16LTH mowerw/44” deck; 2 whl lawn cart; landscape items; shepard’s hooks; lawn tools; Wagner paintsprayer; McCulloch 49 chain saw; plus lots more.

CollectiblesOak drop leaf table; parlor tables; rockers; record cabinets; child’s table; dressers; trunks;cane seat chair; bridge lamp; milk can; reel mower; lg furnished doll house & church by ChetGoral Sr; Victor portable pump organ; Hohner sm older accordion & melodica; violin restored in‘76; Ibanez Andorra guitar; mandolin; Ludwig snare drum; Beauport Frank Holten & Co woodclarinet; sheet music; records; copper boiler; wood hi chair; wrought iron ash tray stand; sau-sage stuffer; gal glass butter churn; cherry pitter; Arcade Crystal coffee grinder; wood coffeegrinder; egg case; canes; kerosene lamp; wood adv boxes; adv tins; sm elec waffle iron; flatirons; Stover, Griswold, Rey-O-Noc & other cast waffle irons; 2 Pride signs; parking meter;corn driers; cream can; flat of old comic books; kids books; cookbooks; lg assort postcards,some albums; old photos; quilts; Gilbert Citizen #21 shelf clock; cigarette lighter collection;watches; Target Ball & Lucky Poosh-M-Up game; Skill Ball bowling game; Daisy Scout BBgun; few rough old toys; doll dishware; bows; pt & qt embossed milk bottles & other oldbottles & jars; Union Dairy Freeport qt embossed; Sealtest pyro qt; Rock Falls embossed; Cossembossed pt; Deans gal jug; Grimm’s Dairy box; 4 Spalding boxing gloves; box old silverware;set Community plate in case; graniteware; Sterling Silver coffee set; 3 gal crock, bowls & oth-ers; 5 gal Acorn crock jug; salt crock; lg wood bowl; Noritake Romola & Blue Hill china; LindaLee china; lg Fostoria type punch bowl & cups; various glassware incl Fostoria, pink & greendepression, carnival 3 footed bowl, blue glass, etc; cruets; Fiesta Ware; Puss’N Boots creamer& others; assorted chickens; S&P sets; Jewel Tea bowls; plus lots more.Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Clerks: Public Auction ServiceLenny Bryson (IL#440000158) 815-946-4120 Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#440000185)Mark Ebert (IL#440000341) 815-946-2809 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519Terms - Cash, good check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards.All items must be settled for day of sale. Number system will be used, have proper ID.Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold.

NOTICEThe Eastland Community Unit School DistrictNo. 308 will take bids for fuel for the 2014-15 school year until 1:00 p.m., Monday,June 16, 2014. Bids will be opened at thattime. Specifications may be obtained fromthe office of the Superintendent, 500 SouthSchool Drive, Lanark, Illinois 61046.

Hazelhurst Annual Summer Consignment AuctionSaturday, June 28, 2014

Call by June 10 with your listings for the salebill!Info - Lyle Hopkins (IL#440.000185) Polo, IL815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519

Email—slpaspolo@gmail.com Fax 815-946-3745Lenny Bryson (IL#440.000158) Polo, IL — 815-946-4120

Location - Mrs. Sherwood Shank Family Farm

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