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Local Author is Another Star on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Night of Possibilityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lanarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Night of Possibility is just around the corner and the town is bustling with excitement. Businesses are planning to be open late, adding their own special touches for the festivities. The local Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops are serving heartily and the window washers squeegees ready. Even the Lanark Public Library is ready to welcome residents and guests with books from Twice Sold Tales, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Faith in Lanarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; themed windows, and the blessing of a poignant program by local author, Abbie Reese.

Reeseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program will start at 5 p.m. on the night of May 17th. She will talk about her book, Dedicated to God: An Oral History of Cloistered Nuns (Oxford University Press, 2014), and the processâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the negotiations and the exchanges â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; entailed in undertaking a long-term oral history and photography project with cloistered contemplative nuns who observe monastic silence and take vows of enclosure. In 2005, she began working with cloistered contemplative nuns of the Poor Clare Colettine order â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one of the strictest religious orders in exis-

tence. Abbie will also share footage that will form a portrait of a young woman, Heather/Sister Amata, who is in the process of transitioning into the order.

Abbie Reese is, herself, a Lanark treasure. Independent scholar and interdisciplinary artist, she utilizes oral history to explore individual and cultural identity. She received an MFA in visual arts from the University of Chicago and was a Fellow at the Columbia UniverSummer Institute. Her multimedia exhibit, Erased from the Landscape: The Hidden Lives of Cloistered Nuns, has been shown in galleries and museums and she has presented her work at academic conferences internationally. She has traveled in approximately forty countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa; however, her retreat is a house, built in 1888, that she renovated right here in Northwest Illinois.

Debra Campbell, author of Graceful Exits: Catholic Women and the Art of Departure says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reeseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s narrative, based on six years of meticulous interviews, allows us

about Heather/Sister Amata, who is in the process of transitioning into the Poor Clare Colettine order. (Courtesy of Abbie Reese) to hear cloistered nunsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; own voices and see their (interior and exterior) lives in all of their complexity. Reese explores the Poor Clare Colettinesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; resolve not to be â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;erased from the landscapeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; but instead to serve as the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;agents of changeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; that they are.

Possibilities Abound in Lanark Saturday Night One of the challenges the City of Lanark faces is the plight of empty historic buildings in its downtown area. Two years ago a neglected building fell down, thankfully sparing anyone injury. The rubble from that building and its deteriorated neighbor were taken down early in April leaving an empty lot full of possibility, reminding the residents that many of the buildings still have possibility and promise. Thus, the Night of Possibility was born.

On Saturday, May 17th from 5 to 8 pm, the MAPPING team will host a Night of Possibility, highlighting the current businesses in Lanark as well as offering sneak peeks into some of the empty buildings in town. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes people just need the mental space and the visual spark to be inspired,â&#x20AC;? explains Lanark alderman, Lara Tallman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to showcase these wonderful buildings, talk about their history and give people ideas as

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to how they can come back to life. We would love to have a new business in one of these old beauties.â&#x20AC;?

Indeed, the whole of Broad Street will be jumping with activity as the newly revamped Farmers Market committee shows off its vision for the hang from the lamp posts (another fruit of the MAPPING program), and music pours out of the store fronts.

Even the kids of Lanark are getting involved: Their artwork will be the colorful decor in the empty buildings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We happened to be working on a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; unit at

WIU, the Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MAPPING program helps local leaders, business owners and residents create a longrange vision for the community. For most participants, the program instills hope in the future of their town and the knowledge that change truly is possible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lanark is a great place to live,â&#x20AC;? says Lanarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mayor, John Huggins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The people are honest, hardworking people â&#x20AC;&#x201C; good neighbors, great friends. Our school system is the best in the area and thanks to top notch, community-involved law enforcement, our streets are safe and welcoming to residents and visitors alike.â&#x20AC;?

The Night of Possibility is free and open to the public. People can pick up maps for the evening in the empty lot on Broad Street. Just look for the signs. For more information

This is a new and fresh view of the cloistered life, a welcome contribution to the growing body of literature on the lives of women religious.â&#x20AC;?

The highly respected New Yorker glows, â&#x20AC;&#x153;(T)hat is another one of monasticismâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surprises: where the world expects sorrow, the cloistered feel joy. Reeseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attentiveness and patience allows that joy to reveal itself.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Truly, Lanark is fortunate to have Abbie Reese in our community, raising the bar, offering her talents, lending light to lives devoted to

service and change. It is perfectly of Possibility when we are celebrating what Lanark has and what it can become,â&#x20AC;? says Becka Millard, Night of Possibility committee member and owner of On the Go Community Fitness Center in Lanark.

Reese will begin her program at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 17th at the Lanark Public Library and will stay to answer questions and sign copies of her wonderful work. For more information, contact the Library at 815-493-2166.

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Discover Lanarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own Father of the 4-Wheel Drive, Charles Cotta, May 17th in front of the Miller (formerly Shearerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) building in downtown Lanark. From 5 to 8 pm during the Night of Possibilities, the Lanark Sesquicentennial Book Committee will have a table and window display featuring Charles Cottaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s invention of both 4-wheel drive and 4-wheel independent steering.

Information will be provided about the June 28 dedication of

Lanarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Charles Cotta historical sign. Cotta-mobile souvenir pins will be available for sale, as well as copies of Sesquicentennial Lanark, its accompanying DVD set, and the sesquicentennial cookbook.

Cottaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pit Crew members will be serving snacks, presenting information and answering questions. on display, providing inspiration for community participation.

us to ask the kids to create artwork for the Night of Possibility,â&#x20AC;? says Rachel Todd, proud art teacher at Eastland Elementary School. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No one dreams and creates big like kids.

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By LYNETTE FORTH For The Prairie Advocate News LANARK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The May 6, 2014 meeting of the Lanark City Council included a lengthy agenda, leading to many items for discussion. Aldermen Weston Burkholder and Ken Weaver were absent.

Following the approval of the April 1st meeting minutes, City Treasurer Carol Kruzek spoke on more bills will be forthcoming which include, a $125 fee to the Northern Illinois Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association, and a $1,610 bill due to P and H Electric City Hall.

Aldermen learned that the bill from Fischer Excavating for the Boyd and Carroll Street project has been received. Alderman Anne Lindsay said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;That project is not really done, the curb is left to do. Are we going to pay for it before it gets done?â&#x20AC;?

Mayor John Huggins replied, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will get at least one more approved, as well as bills paid from the April 15th meeting totaling $30,225.64.

Public hearing conducted Jill Wood of Community Funding and Planning Services held a public hearing on the East Lift Station Project to obtain citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; views on the submission of a Community Development Block Grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity for sanitary sewer lift station improvements.

The public hearing is a requirement of the grant program, and is Public Hearings. Each year, the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity establishes funds for each of their CCDAP program categories. This year, the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s allocation is estimated at $26 million.

Lanarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed grant application project includes improvements to one of the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sanitary sewer lift stations, which is an integral component in the sewer collection system munity. The East Lift Station Project is estimated to cost $690,698.00.

Lanark is applying to DCEO for a CDAP Public Infrastructure grant in

the amount of $450,000.00, which is roughly 65% of the project cost and includes funds for the administration of the grant. The City of Lanark will be contributing 35% of the project cost, or roughly $24,000.00. These non-CDAP funds will be derived from the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sewer Funds. The public may access the grant application by contacting the City Clerk.

Alderman Lara Tallman made a motion to approve a resolution of support and commitment of funds, and Anne Lindsay provided a 2nd.

The motion was approved.

Council heard a report from MSA Professional Services in regard to the Blair Parkway Project, which included a project update, and the recommendation to award the bid from Fischer Excavating. The bids were submitted, with Fischerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s being the lowest. The next step is to put together an agreement between the city and the contractors, with a September 30th completion date.

Lara Tallman spoke regrading the City MAPPING Program, stating, â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a lot going on. The larger groups have split into three smaller groups focusing on economic development, retail development,

gested a donation in the amount of $3000.00, and Tallman provided a second. The motion was unanimously approved.

Cemetery, Heritage Center reports An annual report from the Cemetery Board was heard, with aldermen learning that three stones were replaced last year, and two stones were installed for two children with no marker. Many improvements were made to the cemetery, as well as the replacement of two tractors.

Ann Viglietta reported on the Heritage Centersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; annual report, providing a list of expenses and income.

The center had 55 paid rentals, and and new TV Technology. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know why the city isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t using the TV technology during its MAPPING program since it is a public building,â&#x20AC;? Viglietta said.

Ordinances Aldermen approved ordinance #â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 884, 885, and 886 regarding the increase of water and sewer rates.

Residents will notice the increases beginning September 1, 2014, and another $3.00 per month increase beginning April 1, 2015.

At a recent council meeting, owners of The Crooked Roof restaurant pointed out that in the liquor ordinance, it states that no one under 21 is allowed in an establishment that serves liquor without a parent.

Aldermen approved Ordinance #887, deleting the former ordinance, creating a new one, with the suggested change.

Fehlhafer suggested tabling the formerly planned surplus equipment auction until more people express interest.

Updates to the city boards were made, removing Fehlhafer from the boards he was listed on, under the order of the Illinois Municipal Code.

Committees The status of blighted buildings, and the recent downtown building demolition was discussed, and aldermen learned that the former Shearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s building is not very stable, and will need support and weather

promoting agribusiness. Each group is urged to have a project completed in thirty days. There are a lot of really good things happening in town, it should be a fun summer.â&#x20AC;?

Mayor Huggins added that the committee is working on â&#x20AC;&#x153;brandingâ&#x20AC;? the city logo.

Old Settlers Days report Lance Leverton of the Old Settlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Days Committee spoke to council members about the upcoming events planned for the annual celebration. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are planning - without rain this year - a good weekend of entertainment,â&#x20AC;? said Leverton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Girl Band will be here again, along with a magician, parade, bed races, and a bike safety rodeo. We took a huge hit last year because of rain. We did come out on the positive end, starting this year with $500 left from last year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sponsorship letters have been sent out, and we are asking the city for a donation to help keep the festival alive.â&#x20AC;? be submitting an estimate, with the Alderman Ed Fehlhafer sug- Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s willing to help with the cost.

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Fehlhafer reported on behalf of the Water and Sewer Committee, stating that the sewer plant needs three aeration pumps. A bid was received from PD Air Systems for $45,825.00, which does not include electrical service. Fehlhafer recommended purchasing three pumps for installation as soon as possible. Aldermen did approve the purchase.

Lindsay noted that she had received a request from a resident about a tree that needs to be removed, and also has heard noise complaints at the park. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I spoke to (Police Chief) Matt Magill, and we need to think about more lighting and possibly security cameras.â&#x20AC;?

Clerk Jackie Hawbecker replied, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have had enough vandalism over the years.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The problem is that kids donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t respect property - theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re kids,â&#x20AC;?

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Hawbecker reported that she and Carol Kruzek will be attending a Meet and Greet session held by Sharon Pepin to assist with the computer software that Pepin recently took ownership of.

Mayor Huggins reported that the city needs to renew its mowing contract with Dina Grant, and add Parker Court to her duties.

The Mayor noted that Lee Reese has offered to gather a group to install grass, and put up bat houses at the detention pond.

Ann Viglietta asked, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What about using the bat pellets you have?â&#x20AC;?

Alderman Tallman answered, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would like to look at the ingredients itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good idea to use bat houses and use young people to help out the community as a service project.â&#x20AC;?

Huggins reported that city engineers will look at fencing at the detention pond.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:06 pm.

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Letters and Commentary Thank You to FHN and the Community Thanks to FHNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Miles and Minutes Program, Pearl City School District was able to purchase more exercise equipment. With the money from last summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program, we purchased two more weight racks, two large stability balls, a variety of different kettle bell weights, jump ropes, curling bars, and lower weight dumb bells.

We are extremely grateful to the community for participating in the program. FHN is again sponsoring the program. If you are interested in signing up to help Pearl City please go to www. fhn.org/milesandminutes. Please make sure that you choose Pearl City School

District #200.

Due to all the new weight room equipment, we are offering the community to be able to come in on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday to work out for free on the new equipment. The weight room will be open from 3:30 until 6:30 p.m. If your child is below the 7th grade, he or she will need to have a parent with them for supervision. We will have a weight room coordinator in the weight room to help with technique or if you have any questions.

Thank you again to FHN, the Pearl City Athletic Boosters, and the community of Pearl City for helping us improve our weight room.

Chris Wallace Pearl City School Elementary Principal

Report Birds for West Nile Virus Testing

SENATE WEEK in REVIEW May 5-9, 2014 In the midst of a busy week of Senate committee work, a bipartisan auditing committee voted to pursue subpoena power to investigate Gov. Pat Quinnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s troubled anti-violence initiative, and Medicaid reform advocates rolled out a new initiative to reduce costs and improve the quality of care.

In other action, a group of legislation to earmark unexpected revenue increases to pay down the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s backlog of bills, including court-ordered back pay. The state Board of Education also released much-anticipated funding estimates for controversial legislation that would radically redistribute schoolaid dollars.

Bipartisan Move on Subpoena Powers The bipartisan Legislative Audit Commission approved two motions May 6 to grant subpoena powers for the committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s audit of Gov. Quinnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s failed Neighborhood Recovery Initiative (NRI).

The action is the latest development involving the controversial NRI program, which has already sparked a highly-critical state audit (www. auditor.illinois.gov/audit-reports/ performance-special-multi/performance-audits/2014_releases/14ivpa-nri-perf-digest.pdf), at least two criminal investigations and an Anderson Cooper CNN investigation (ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2012/11/30/ murder-money-and-politics-inchicago/?hpt=ac_mid).

The Commission voted 10-1 to create a bipartisan subcommittee of the panel to approve subpoenas for this audit. This power will enable the commission to call witnesses and request documents and records with the force of law.

Moratorium on Medicaid Expansion Frustrated with the failure of Gov. Quinn to implement the broad Medicaid reforms set forth in the 2011 law and the 2012 SMART Actâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;even as he advocates for an extension of the Democratsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 67% tax increaseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Medicaid reform advocates rolled out a new initiative May 8. The plan would place a moratorium on all Med-

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How Can You Help With Dead able for testing, the bagged bird can Bird Reporting? be placed in the trash. After disposal This year, the Illinois Department of the bird, the individual should wash of Public Health will test Crows, Blue his or her hands thoroughly with soap Jays, and several other types of birds. and water.

Crows and blue jays are of the highest priority as these birds are known to CC Republican Women become ill and die from West Nile.

The Carroll County Republican Residents are strongly encouraged Women held their April meeting on to report dead birds to the County the 25th at the Thomson MethodHealth Department. The Department ist Church with members enjoying a will determine whether or not the bird Hamette Dinner. is suitable for testing. Ducks, geese Rev. Teresa Stremlau from Elgin (and other waterfowl), pigeons, and presented the program on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Common endangered birds such as bald eagles Core Education Curriculum.â&#x20AC;? The will NOT be tested. Please be aware $500.00 Scholarship Winner is Claire that not all birds will be picked up Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor from West Carroll. Memand tested. bers were asked to sign up to help at Residents should take the follow- the Funnel Cake Booth, Sat. & Sun. at ing steps when they see a dead bird: Mayfest in Mt. Carroll.

The Club voted to give $1500.00 to Department at 815-244-8855. From the Quad City Honor Flight. The West now through October 15, the Carroll Carroll 4th Graders are also raising funds County Health Department will collect for the Honor Flight. The next Flight birds for testing for West Nile virus. will be May 12th. Members were invited NOTE: Birds must be dead to greet at the airport on their return. less than 24 hours and the carcass The members voted on a $5.00 should not have obvious signs of dues increase for each category to go trauma (struck by a vehicle, shot, into effect for the 2015 dues. mauled by another animal), be bloated The next Republican Women meet- increases, until a 2011 managed care from decomposition gases or have ing will be at the Lutheran Church in requirement is achieved. maggots present.

Chadwick on June 27th with a luncheon at 12:30. would expand and extend the current

moratorium on Medicaid expansions

ment of Healthcare and Family Services meets a 50% managed care mandate by the legally established Jan. 1, 2015, deadline.

There is an added sense of urgency because of recent meetings in which majority Democrats in the Senate and House of Representatives have been pushing for further unraveling of the agreed-to reforms.

In 2011, only 7% of Medicaid enrollees were in a managed care program, leaving the majority of Medicaid enrollees without a medical â&#x20AC;&#x153;home,â&#x20AC;? with many relying on more costly emergency room care.

In response, the 2011 Medicaid reforms mandated that within four years, managed care enrollment was statutorily required to reach 50%. Well over three years later, and quickly approaching the end-of-year deadline, the number in managed care stands at an abysmal 16%.

This lagging enactment is indicative of the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overall implementation. Many provisions in the SMART Act have been ignored and program expansions have continued. Provisions limiting the number of prescriptions have not been enforced, and the third-party vendor hired to scrub the Medicaid rolls was relieved of its dutiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;despite saving the state more than $86 million after only reviewing 25% of total Medicaid cases.

Earmark New Dollars for Bill Backlog would allow the Illinois Comptroller to use unexpected revenue to reduce the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s backlog of old bills, including $112 million in back wages that courts have said the state owes.

The most recent revenue forecasts from the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability show the state taking in $1.2 billion more than expected. Senate Bill 3657 would earmark the $1.2 billion to reduce the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bill backlog, including $112 million to pay the past due wages â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which represent the oldest bills the state owes.

The $1.2 billion represents one-time revenues that will not be available in future years. Using the money to reduce the bill backlog would be more responsible than plugging the dollars into the state budget to pay for new programs or program expansions that cannot be sustained

in future years.

School Funding Controversy A controversial rewrite of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s system of funding schools advanced out of a Senate Committee to an uncertain future before the full Senate.

Passed by the Executive Committee May 7, Senate Bill 16 would radically redistribute education dollars in the state, stripping several school districts of 80% or more of their state funding.

Although the measure had its roots in a bipartisan effort to address inequities in the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school-aid formula, the legislation has morphed into a partisan plan that could exacerbate existing inequities in funding and force taxpayers statewide to subsidize pension payments for Chicago teachers.

The measure takes the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already complicated school-aid formula and makes it more complicated.

It offers no relief from state-imposed mandates that would give districts allocate available resources. It also fails to address problems in the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Property Tax Extension Limitation Law grant program.

We did not receive district-bydistrict information on the impact of the plan until shortly before the measure was pushed through committee. Figures provided by the Illinois State Board of Education shows that Senate Bill 16 would mean more state funding for some schools in northwestern Illinois, but will cut state funding for other schools.

We will be reviewing the numbers and consulting with local although an initial review seemed to indicate the proposal could politicize the school funding formula, pitting schools districts against one another and placing political expediency ahead of educational policy.

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Reeder Report Madigan Inconsistent About Constitutional Amendments

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

to the will of the “people.”

A case in point is two constitutional amendments that are to be placed on the ballot through petition drives.

One would limit lawmakers to serving no more than eight years in the General Assembly.

For some reason, Madigan who has served in the Legislature for 41 years, thinks this is a terrible idea.

Another would eliminate legislative gerrymandering. It would create an independent commission to draw the lines for legislative districts in a manner void of any political considerations.

Madigan, who has hung on to

SPRINGFIELD – A few months ago, Mike Madigan startled folks across the state by calling for an amendment to the state constitution.

The longtime House speaker wanted to allow the state to tack on a 3 percent surcharge on folks earning Cross Grade Writing (Front to Back) Jenee Stulz (5th), Mad- more than $1 million. di Stephen (5th) enjoyed working with 2nd graders Miranda The crafty politician let it be Posey, Sonny Morse and Sarah Leegette. known that he wanted lawmakers to put the matter on the ballot so the people could decide whether it’s good public policy.

But the measure didn’t gather suf- his supporters in the Legislature, really hates this idea too.

On Friday, April 25th, the second of the diagrams followed and all stuIn fact, no sooner were the So it died. dents were able to share their insights.

Proposed constitutional amendenjoyed a cross-grade writing activity.

Finally, the students wrapped up ments can be placed on the ballot by the hour by reading the story the picture to thrown them off the ballot. to a second grade partner. was taken from, making the illustration While there are a variety of plainUsing just an illustration and even more meaningful to everyone. process of collecting hundreds of As a follow-up, each class wrote a thousands of signatures from across tiffs in the case, there is little doubt Madigan is behind it. recorded their partners’ responses in a paragraph on the entire experience for the state.

So, Mike, whatever happened to Venn diagram. A large group discussion their own teacher. to pass the measure through the House just letting the people decide?

Madigan said the amendments that he has ruled for decades and let it drop despite his populist rhetoric about were part of some diabolical plot to At 10:00 am on May 17, 2014 exact species which are present, so letting the voters decide. the Eagle Nature Foundation (ENF) each month ENF will sponsor a wild“The difference between the two Interesting.

But Madigan isn’t always so open parties in Illinois is the Democratic In just a few years Apple Creek is unpredictable, so be dressed for through the Apple Creek Prairie and Woods and Prairie may be available somewhere on the property. whatever the weather. The Apple Participants should bring their Woods to identify and document the for purchase by ENF, or some other Creek prairie and woods are located conservation organization, to preserve at 8384 North Broadway, Apple may be found on the property at that the area in its natural state. This is just one of the many planned activities hand lenses to look at the various River, IL, just one half mile south of Stagecoach Trail. ers will be blooming, and blooming to document what unique plants and There will be no charge to particitime is the best time to identify the animals live and make their home which may be found. The weather

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Party of Illinois is a party of progress,” he added. “We want to move forward.

We want to help people. We want to help people get jobs and have opportunity.

On the other side of the equation, the Republican party is a party of reaction.”

Except, Mike, while you say you want to help ordinary people, it appears you just don’t want them to decide what constitutional amendments they can vote on.

Why else would you try to keep these measures off the ballot?

The move is not only paternalistic, but it’s also hypocritical.

One day, Madigan says it should be left up to the “people” to say how a tiny minority of individuals should be taxed.

And the next week, he says it shouldn’t be left to the “people” to decide how their state constitution is amended.

The message seems to be that Madigan knows what is best for Illinois – and don’t tell him otherwise.

But the will of those hundreds of thousands of Democrats, Republicans and independents who signed those petitions to place the measures on the ballot should be honored.

It’s time for the people, not the politicians, to decide what’s best for pate, but donations will be accepted to help cover the costs for this event.

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

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Village of Milledgeville â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Special Meetingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Prepares FY Working Budget Unapproved Minutes

By Christine A. Ottens Village Clerk MILLEDGEVILLEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Village trustees met at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Hall for a Special Meeting on May 5, working budget. Gary Geirnaeirt ran the meeting and went over each item on the list.

Some departments were added to because of the purchase of a new squad car and one ton truck. There were also street repairs and tarring and chipping to be worked into the budget. Insurance costs are going up and so are fuel costs. These were also worked into the budget. The Trustees also added a substantial amount into the TIF budget so they could start manhole repair and televising the sewers.

At 7:11 the Trustees adjourned the special meeting. Clerk Ottens is to type up the new budget for the next meeting.

Regular Meeting A Regular meeting was Called to Order at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall in Milledgeville by President Galen Wirth. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Roll was called with the following Trustees present: Bill Stage, Gary Geirnaeirt, Gene Behrens, John Helms and Wayne Sprecher. Stan Eads was absent. Others present: Tom Neubauer, Mark Scribner, Jim Haag, Greg Miller and George Biller. The Board approved the minutes from the April 28, 2014 meeting, and payment of all current bills as presented.

Business from the Floor George Biller was present. He has purchased a home in town and the end of the driveway is gravel. Stage said he went and looked at the drive and it has never been paved. The Village will pay for it to be blacktopped one time.

Stage said his driveway is wider than the 16 feet that the Village will pay for and Biller said he would pay for the remaining cost. Stage said the Erickson Paving is going to come soon and we will talk to them about getting that done.

Old Business Regarding the one ton truck sale, Stage said he was told there is a person interested in purchasing the ton truck the Village currently has. He thinks we should not trade the truck in and just sell it outright when we get the new truck.

The Trustees agreed with him so at this time the prices of a new truck were gone over again. Kunesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; from Mt. Carroll had a price of $39,942.00.

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The State bid was $39,395.00 and Barkau was at $40,589.00. The truck will then be taken to Bonnell to have the box and other items added.

The motion was approved unanimously to purchase the truck from Kunesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at $39,942.00 as they are local and can service the vehicle.

The next item discussed was which accounts will be used to pay for the truck. It was decided that we use the truck for street, water and sewer work. It will be paid for equally out of all three accounts. The total should be approximately $69,619.00 once we get the work done at Bonnells.

Motion was made by Geirnaeirt, sec. by Stage that $23,206.33 will come from water, $26,206.33 will come from sewer and $7,000.00 will come from street and alley replacement savings account and then $16,206.33 will be taken out of the

see a cost savings. Motion was made

by Geirnaeirt, sec. by Stage, to purchase three LED lights at $5,595.00 in a non textured black color. Motion passed (5-0) by roll call vote. Galen will contact the engineers, Sharon Pepin of Community Planning and Funding Services, and Bruce Simpson at Crescent Electric.

New Business Tom Neubauer was present with Mark Scribner to ask permission to close down Depot Street for the Junior Tackle fundraiser again this year. They will leave parking at the mural and close the street after that to the corner. The date is July 19, 2014. The Trustees decided that it wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be a problem and motion was unanimously approved.

Employee raises were discussed.

Wirth asked Chief Jim Haag what the cost of living increase was this year.

Jim said 1.5%. Motion was made by here, Christy is to pay it equally out of Stage, sec. by Sprecher, to give the the three funds. Motion carried (5-0) by roll call vote. The Trustees then time employees. Motion carried by talked about the color of the truck, roll call vote. and it was decided to order it in silver.

The question to declare the ton Wirth said the next item we truck as surplus property was next on needed to decide on was the street the agenda. The Trustees said they lights for the one block on Main we would do that at a later time as we are hopefully redoing this year. Cres- were still going to use the truck until cent Electric had given some prices the new one came in. to Clerk Ottens, and the Trustees Committee Reports were able to look at them and discuss Stage had a few items. He options. wanted to remind everyone about The lights will cost $4,695.00 the Village-wide town clean up day for non LED lights and $5,595.00 for on May 12, 2014. He said also that LED lights. It was decided to order the LED and hopefully we will eventually potholes around town.

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Greg Miller said they were also to Mike Mudge about doing that and going to complete a couple of water the Trustees said they would just like shut offs that they need to dig up to to stay with Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s company, Rock River Energy Services, as everything with some of them. went very smoothly with him.

Wirth said he was contacted by With no further business, Motion another person who would like to was made to adjourn at 8:04 p.m. aggregate for natural gas for the Vil- Motion carried. lage. Galen said he has already talked

Character, Leadership, and Scholarship Recognized On Friday, May 2, outstanding students from around the region were recognized by the Illinois Principals Association at the annual Student Leadership Brunch. The event was sponsored by The Northwest Region IPA and held at Maxsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant in Oregon, Illinois.

Seniors Emily Geison, daughter of Sheldon and Becky Geison, and Ryan Habben, son of Gene and Karen

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Habben, represented Milledgeville High School as students who embody the qualities of character, leadership, and scholarship.

Emily plans to attend Augustana College next year and major in Biology and Pre-Physical Therapy.

Ryan plans to attend Sauk Valley Community College to complete general education requirements and then transfer to study Actuarial Science.

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PCHS Seniors at IL Principal Assoc. Recognition Brunch On Friday, May 2, 2014, Pearl City High School took Greta Heimerdinger and Michaela Heinrich to the Illinois Principal Association (IPA) student leadership recognition brunch. These students were chosen for their leadership, academics, and involvement in Pearl City High

School.

Illinois Principal Association has this annual brunch for all the schools in the Northwest region.

The students and their families were able to enjoy a nice brunch at Maxon Manor in Oregon, IL. Each student

Centenarian Celebration

An open house to honor long time Savanna resident Mae Robbe, who will be celebrating her 100th birthday, will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2014 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Big Meadows Nursing Home, located at 1000 Longmoor Ave. in Savanna, IL.

Senator Bivins: New Legislation addresses Back-Pay and Old Bills The Illinois Comptroller would be allowed to use unexpected state

year. Senate Bill 3657 would appropriin court-ordered back wages for state workers, as well as pay down the backlog of old bills, under legislation introduced May 7 by Republican lawmakers.

State Sen. Tim Bivins (R-Dixon) says he supports Senate Bill 3657 to state employees in the 45th Senate District.

“You have to pay your bills. The oldest bill that we have in the state is the back wages owed to state workers. This was a pay raise given by the Governor without the authority of the General Assembly. While he does not need the Legislature’s authority Governor would have been to go to the people who appropriate the money for raises and make sure that you can get that money before you promise it,” Bivins said.

Several judges and arbitrators have since ruled that the state must pay the money promised by the Governor to state employees.

“The court has stepped in, issued an order that the state has to pay this. I spent three decades as sheriff following court orders. There are repercussions when you don’t do that, things like contempt of court,” Bivins said. “We have an order from the court. This is something we have to take care of. We are obligated and it is our responsibility to do that.”

The most recent revenue forecasts from the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability show

the court-ordered past-due wages. The legislation also directs that the rest of billion, be used to pay down more of the state’s backlog of old bills.

Senate Bill 3657 is sponsored by State Sen. Sam McCann (R-Carlinville), State Sen. Dave Luechtefeld (R-Okawville) and State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris).

In 2010, Gov. Pat Quinn and Democrat leaders promised their 67% “temporary” income tax hike would be used to pay down the backlog of old bills. When the tax hike took revenues, the Quinn Administration has only reduced the backlog of old sent money owed to elementary and secondary schools, universities, local governments, Medicaid providers and vendors who help care for citizens with the greatest needs.

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Milledgeville Elementary honored their â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reading Grandparentsâ&#x20AC;? with a delicious turkey dinner on Wednesday, May 7th.

These caring community members visited the K-3rd grade students most Wednesday afternoons during the school year, reading with them and playing educational games. The kids always looked forward to seeing their â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grandmas & Grandpasâ&#x20AC;? and were thrilled to thank them as the honorary â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thumbs Up Winnersâ&#x20AC;?! (Courtesy of Talisa Pauley) Carol Geary (rt) with the Carroll County Substance Education Coalition and Partnership for Success Project Coordinator, welcomes guests to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our Town, Our Health, Our Futureâ&#x20AC;? Town Hall meeting held Thursday, May 8 at the Naaman Diehl Auditorium in Mount Carroll. After the free meal was served, Geary showed a video and interactive presentation, and discussed teen substance abuse in Carroll County. (PA photo/Tom Kocal)

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announce their summer trip. In July of 2014 we will be traveling to St. Louis! This 4 day, 3 night trip will take place from Your vacation package includes deluxe motor coach transportation, 3 nightsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; accommodations, 3 breakfasts/1 dinner and 2 kickback receptions, the St. Louis Arch tram, a full time tour director and luggage handling.

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While it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem like it out online purchase discounted tickets there, summer is right around the to Adventureland in Des Moines and Silver Dollar City in Branson. as we have received information on Adventureland tickets are available the 2014 theme park ticket discounts. for $30 which is a discount of $10.

Six Flags St. Louis tickets are avail- Silver Dollar City tickets are available able for $41.50 which is a discount of for $58.04 for adult one day tickets $15.49 off of the internet and the gate and $47.29 for child (4-11) one day price. Tickets are a one day general tickets. Those are discounted $5.37 off admission for ages 3 and up. Six Flags of the gate price. Stop by or call for Great America tickets are available information on how to get your tickets. for the same rate and are a discount May is National Beef Month. of $4.84 off of the internet price and Americans on average eat about 57 $25.44 off of the gate price. These pounds of beef per person a year. In tickets are for ages 3 and up also and 2011, there were 1.1 million cattle include Hurricane Harbor. and calves on Illinois farms. The We also have available through U.S. supplies 25% of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beef

supply with 10% of the worldsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cattle.

Our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s food security depends on growing our own food. Illinoisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; economy depends on farms and rural communities that prosper. Livestock is the strongest domestic market for Illinois corn.

Corn was blamed at one time for the increase in meat prices. However, when corn was $7.50 a bushel, the cost of the corn in a quarter-pound burger was only 15 cents. Yes, you read that right! This is when the Carroll

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County Farm Bureau Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Committee started their Value of Corn in Livestock Feed hamburger promotion which is sponsored by the Illinois Corn Marketing Board. This year the ladies will be selling burgers for 15 cents on Friday, May 23rd 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Meals will be available for $1. There is a limit of 2 burgers per person. More info will be coming out.

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Four farms: Ludwig Farms, Schriner Farms, Flikkema Farms, and Daehler Farms will be the locations.

Each shop will be open between the hours above and will have a sponsor at their location. Ludwig Farms will be sponsored by Carroll Service Company, Schriner Farms will be sponsored by Carroll Tiling, Flikkema Farms is sponsored by Exchange State Bank, and Daehler Farms is sponsored by COUNTRY Financial.

Dave Morwitz, Executive Editor with Successful Farming magazine will be coming to do a story on the farm shops and to cover them for RFD TV. You may visit the shops anytime during the day between 1 and 6 p.m. and in any order, but come to Daehler Farms at 6:30 p.m. for the steak dinner. Tickets are available for sale at the Carroll County Farm Bureau for $25 which includes the tours, the steak dinner, and refreshments. Con-

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Village of Shannon Board of Trustees April Meeting be meeting with employees for reviews starting at 9 a.m. On April 15th. Bonnie and Denise will meet The President and Board of separately.

Trustees of the Village of Shannon The police committee met and met in regular session on Tuesday, discussed local traffic violations April 1, 2014 at Village Hall. Bonnie being handled as a village ordinance Foust presiding. Trustees present: violation. This allows more of the Meinders, Stevens, Gaul, Robinson, for each employee and the employee income to come directly to the vilCurtis, and Alvey. Trustees absent: lage, if the offense is extreme or None. Employees present: DeMi- will be used as a tool in the annual there are extenuating circumstances. chele and Randall. Others present: review meetings with the employees. Then it will be up to the discretion Atty. Kipp Meyers, Joe Hammer Evaluation forms should be brought to Jr., Carl Berg, Rock River Energy, Village Hall before April 16th. decide to write the offense as a village The personnel committee will Rhett Roethe, Shirley Schrader, violation. A motion by Alvey, second Reminder for Motorists to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Click It or Ticketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by Meinders, â&#x20AC;&#x153;to authorize Village of The Illinois Department of driving play a large role in crashes. Shannon police to write I.V.C. 625 Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois Provisional data shows 1,339 ILCS 5/1-100 SEQ. violations as a State Police and over 500 local passenger vehicle occupants killed in Village of Shannon ordinance violalaw enforcement agencies today crashes were not wearing seat belts tion. All present voted yea. announced plans to crack down on on Illinois roads from 2009 through Joe Hammer Jr. addressed the seat belt law and impaired driv- 2013. Of those unbuckled fatalities Board about a new business that he ing violators. To kick off the busy occurring during these years, 650, or has purchased, H20 Express, which summer travel season, a two-week, 49%, were killed during the 9 p.m. - 6 delivers water for swimming pools law enforcement mobilization began a.m. timeframe. or Ag use. He would like to purchase May 9th and runs through Memorial These data show why the water from the Village of Shannon.

Day, May 26th. During this time, Illinois State Police and local law Each load is 5,800 gallons and he is police will enforce seat belt, impaired enforcement statewide are reminding initially projecting needing 50-100 motorists that seat belt enforcement loads per summer. He did present a with a large number of patrols occur- will be stepped up in the coming list of area prices on the water. The ring during late-night hours when the weeks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; especially at night. Motor- Village feels that it cannot sell water at most unbuckled fatalities occur on ists choosing to not buckle in every this time due to our system not being Illinois roads. seating position will be ticketed. at full operating capacity. Once our This mobilization coincides with Motorists choosing to drive impaired system is stable then we could revisit the beginning of the busy summer will be arrested. this issue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seat belt compliance remains Rhett Roethe addressed the highest. All too often the increase a top priority for the Illinois State Board concerning no water service Police,â&#x20AC;? said Colonel Mike Zerbonia. at his property. It will be two months in motor vehicle fatalities. While â&#x20AC;&#x153;Click It or Ticket has proven to be an tomorrow that he is without water.

Illinois has remained below 1,000 effective means of raising awareness However, the Village did offer a fatalities for the last 5 years, the last and saving lives. ISP Troopers will garden hose supply that he rejected. two years have seen increases. As of continue enforcements efforts over He felt that it too might freeze and was May 7, 2014, total provisional motor the coming months.â&#x20AC;? not a viable solution for his business. vehicle fatalities in Illinois are 246, â&#x20AC;&#x153;IDOT is utilizing federal safety He had a ground water back up in his 84 below the same date last year. dollars to assist Illinois law enforce- basement that he feels was caused by ment in providing more seat belt a frozen sewer line. He does admit originally enacted in 2003 has had enforcement,â&#x20AC;? Secretary Schneider a direct effect on keeping Illinois Denise checked with our municipal fatalities below 1,000 in recent years. during rush hour, during the morninsurance and they feel that we are In 2012, the Illinois primary seat belt ing commute and during those late not liable because there was no gross law was expanded to every seating night hours when the most unbucknegligence on the part of the Village position meaning a ticket can be and the situation was an act of God. issued to an unbuckled motorist in Jason is going to check with Civil to the front and back seat. Seat belt laws be given a ticket or arrested. It is not are strongly enforced and advertised, bringing about a nearly 94 percent front seat, daytime seat belt usage Over 1.4 million in federal rate. However, back seat usage rates safety dollars has been made availare much lower, and an even bigger able to the Illinois State Police and problem is the number of unbuckled over 540 local law enforcement motor vehicle fatalities occurring agencies to provide additional seat during late night hours. belt and drunk driving patrols during â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even with 9 out of 10 front- the two-week â&#x20AC;&#x153;Click It or Ticketâ&#x20AC;? seat motorists buckling up in Illinois mobilization period. The federal during the day, far too many people dollars will fund thousands of seat belt enforcement zones and seat wear a seat belt, especially late at belt saturation patrols. Fifty percent night,â&#x20AC;? said Illinois Transportation or more of these patrols will occur Secretary Ann L. Schneider. â&#x20AC;&#x153;IDOT, during nighttime hours (9:00 p.m. the Illinois State Police and hundreds to 6:00 a.m.). The mobilization also includes drunk driving enforcement departments are saying today that including over 50 roadside safety needs to change.â&#x20AC;? checks.

The primary goal of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Click it or For more information about Ticketâ&#x20AC;? is to get more people to buckle the Click It or Ticket campaign in up during nighttime hours especially Illinois, go to www.buckleupilwhen other factors such as drunk linois.org.

Approved April 2014 Minutes Denise Bormann, Village Clerk

Dennis Pate, Moring Disposal, and Darin Stykel, Fehr-Graham.

The meeting was called to order and a quorum was established. Trent Robinson informed the board that the personnel committee approved an annual performance appraisal form.

line was rerun to the main in front of the house when we re-looped in 1996.

Shirley Schrader was complaining about the garbage left behind by Moring Disposal. Since Dennis Pate was here he addressed this issue.

Garbage truck drivers are supposed to stop and pick up any loose debris that they do see. Citizens can always to help with this. He recommends bagging and containing all garbage and recyclables. Shirley also stated that her whitewater is getting worse.

The Village is aware of this and it has to do with the problems that we are having with the system.

Dennis Pate, Moring Disposal, is just checking in at the one year mark of our contract. They did enact their cost of living increase and he just wanted with their service. He did share that ComEd will pick up a refrigerator, freezer, or air conditioner and will pay you $50.00 for pick up. You must call ComEd direct to set this up.

Carl Berg, Rock River Energy, addressed the Board. He brought three quotes for rates on our new aggregation contract. The lowest bid was year contract. It averaged out to 6.942 per kw hour. This is not a very good savings over the current ComEd rate.

It would give citizens an option and a base rate to compare. However, if they did not want to participate they would have to opt out. The Village could not opt out from this rate.

After some discussion, a motion

by Meinders, second by Stevens, to for a three year contract which averages the rate to 6.942 per kilowatt hour. Meinders and Stevens voted yes.

Gaul, Robinson, Curtis, and Alvey voted no. The motion did not pass.

The Board asked Carl Berg to come back next month with new quotes to see if they would change at all.

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agenda. All present voted yea. The March 2014 water & sewer report showed pump #1 pumping 2,817,000 gal./mo., pump #2 pumping 1,479,200 gal./mo., and pump #4 pumping 109,300 gal./mo. For a total of 4,405,500 gal./mo. The March 2014 wastewater treatment plant report showed a total of 3.022,340 gallons treated, for an average of 94,495 gal./ day, a maximum of 237,390 gal./day and a minimum of 37,650 gal./day.

Darin Stykel, Fehr-Graham, addressed the Board regarding the well #4 problems. The motor has been replaced in the pump but we are still not meeting performance of the pump curve. When we are performing test pumping, the water levels are good but we are not getting the gallons per minute that we should. We should be getting 23-250 gal./min. And should idle at 200 gal./min. But we are only getting about 160 gal./min. On Thursday the plan is to install a new pump. The old pump will be ripped down and sent to the manufacturer for analysis. We will then have to pump the well to retest water purity.

Troy Randall presented the March 2014 police report which warnings, 1 misdemeanor arrest, 4 complaints, 4 service calls, 36.9 miles driven on the Ford, and 1403.5 miles driven on the Dodge, 131.3 gallons of fuel used, 176 full time and 117.5 part time hours worked. The Board would like to see the oil changed in the new squad every two months.

The Board will need to pass a resolution by the end of August to put the question on the ballot for November to raise the maximum rate on our corporate levy. Board agreed to issue another one month credit to the three homes without water service.

Dr. Mark Hansen will be on the agenda next month to discuss school safety and additional manpower. The Finance Committee will be meeting prior to the May Board meeting on Tuesday, May 6th at 6 p.m. At Village Hall.

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COVER STORY: Not One, but Two Gold Medals for Lanark Special Olympian

By LYNNETTE FORTH For The Prairie Advocate News LANARK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Imagine winning not one, but two gold medals. One local teenager did just that recently at the Special Olympics on May 3 in Machesney Park.

At the age of just 15, Faith Krutsinger of Lanark had the experience of a lifetime participating with great friends, and having fun at the

gold medal in the 100 meter dash, as well as in the discus competition.

Faith explained that she runs every day, and practiced for about eight weeks at the Aquin High School in order to get in shape for the event.

Krutsinger belongs to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Freedom Teamâ&#x20AC;? of Freeport, Illinois.

The Special Olympics Program is part of a program at the Freeport Park District, which also hosts many other events for those with special needs. Being the only participant from the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Freedom Teamâ&#x20AC;? is a great honor for the young girl, and her supportive family.

Faith and her mom spoke about how wonderfully touching the opening ceremony was, with Police carrying the torch. When asked what made her decide to try running, Faith said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have always been a good runner and I always thought running would make me feel happier.

I tried out softball, but wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t very

good at it.â&#x20AC;?

Faith spoke about the honor of competing, noting that there were thousands of kids competing against her, with kids from all over Illinois. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I found out that I had won, it felt awesome. It was shocking, I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe I could do it.â&#x20AC;?

Faith was only diagnosed two years ago with Autism. She has a wonderfully bright smile, and a great, smart personality. The diagnosis has actually opened up a world of possibilities to Faith. She has met great friends, and aspires to become a Music Teacher and a Lawyer one day, and will begin a new home schooling program in the fall.

Ann Robbins, stated with a smile. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Special needs kids have a special place.â&#x20AC;?

Faith.

Faith is lucky to have a wonderful support system at home including two younger brothers. One of them celebrate the win with her. Following the victory, the family celebrated by going out to dinner.

Not only does Faith love to is a very talented guitarist, and has offered to play the National Anthem for the Winter Special Olympics.

Krutsinger to compete in the track

Bloomington, Illinois in June. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the big one. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best of the best,â&#x20AC;? stated Robbins. Without coaches Ron and David, unable to attend the event in Bloomington, Robbins will be Faithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stand in coach. Over 30,000 people are expected to be at the state competition.

Faith is not only excited to compete at the state level, but is also very excited that her mom has ordered her a special track suit embroidered with her name and team unit on it from Iron T Junction, so that she will be presentable for the Opening Ceremonies.

In Bloomington, Krutsinger plans to represent her team and is hoping to bring home the gold once more. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an honor she is representing our area,â&#x20AC;? Robbins proudly stated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Two gold medals is an accomplishment.â&#x20AC;?

If Faith should be lucky enough to win gold this time, she would qualify to go to Los Angeles to compete next.

(The residents of Lanark and the surrounding area should be proud to have such talent in a small community. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all join in wishing Faith the best of luck in Bloomington.

She deserves all the happiness in the world. It was my great honor to meet her and I will be following her competitions in the future to provide updates. What a wonderful, beautiful young lady Lanark has. Well done Faith! â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lynnette Forth)

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Tracy Lawrence Headlines Entertainment at Carroll County Fair Tracy Lawrence is one of the most recognizable voices in Country music with songs such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Paint Me A Birmingham,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Time Marches On,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alibis,â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Find Out Who Your Friends Are.â&#x20AC;? The entertainer has enjoyed twentytwo songs on the Billboard top ten charts with eighteen number one singles, selling over thirteen million albums.

Lawrence will perform at the 62nd Annual Carroll County Fair on Friday night, August 8 at 8:30 p.m. Reserved grand stand seating is available. The CC Fair runs from August 5 thru 9, 2014. Visit www. carrollcountyfair.info for details.

The Multi-platinum CMA and ACM award winning recording artist has helped shape the sound of Country music for two decades, recently celebrating twenty-years in music. Few country artists have ever known the kind of success that Tracy ence his iconic voice has contributed to the Country music genre.

His music has inspired a whole new generation of entertainers and fans. Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan frequently pay tribute to the singer live in concert by playing his doubleplatinum hits like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Time Marches Onâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alibis.â&#x20AC;? Songs that help make Lawrence among one of the most played artists on radio.

Lawrence released his highly anticipated studio album Headlights, Taillights And Radios in August And Rollâ&#x20AC;? written by hit songwriters Casey Beathard who penned Lawrenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CMA and ACM award winning hit â&#x20AC;&#x153;Find Out Who Your Friends Areâ&#x20AC;? and Brandon Kinney,

cess when recording Headlights, Taillights And Radios Lawrence knew that he needed to push the envelope and creativity to a new level.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;When recording the new album it was a very different process than I had ever done before,â&#x20AC;? said Lawrence. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We ended up recording the album in two parts, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just how it worked out. I started recording in the direction to make a more traditional County record. But as time progressed, I needed to explore and challenge myself musically. I wanted to go deeper and try a more edgy where I was going next. The combination really worked well for me and I think it will appeal to many different types of County music fans.â&#x20AC;?

The album title Headlights, Taillights And Radios carries a signature meaning for the artist. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Headlightsâ&#x20AC;? looking to the future; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taillightsâ&#x20AC;? celebrating the past; and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Radiosâ&#x20AC;? a tribute to his success on radio.

Headlights, Taillights And Radios gives us a new Tracy Lawrence. One that is sure to inspire and ignite a whole new generation of Country music.

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6th Annual Show â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;N Show Off Day at Granny Rose Animal Shelter 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 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;N Show Off Day. Food and drinks will be available.

for 4-H members, those seeking AKC show style experience or anyone that just wants to have fun with their dog!

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event will be even more AKC compliant than in the past!

Whether you would like to participate or just watch, this will be an exciting day for both dogs and owners alike!

There will be â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Goodie Bagsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for all who enter as well as ribbons and prizes for each class. Judges for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event include Rita Dauphin, Jim Stenfeldt and Billie Jean Cardot.

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and all the opportunity to show their dog in Obedience, Showmanship, Agility or the all new Rally Obedience!

All events will be held within fenced arenas and will be open to anyone 10 years of age or older. Classes are for a $10 evaluation fee. This evaludivided so youth do not compete ation fee will go directly to Granny against adults.

Rose Animal Shelter as a donation.

This event, held rain or shine, Therapy Dog Evaluations will also be conducted by Sue Jakobs

Emmanuel Reformed to Welcome Back â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Perrysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in Concert Continuing with its 2014 concert series, Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E Morris Street, Morrison, IL is thrilled to welcome Southern Gospel musicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite mixed groups, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Perryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s,â&#x20AC;? when they return in concert on Friday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of the church. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. No tickets are needed; a free-will love offering will be received.

In a day and time when â&#x20AC;&#x153;traditionalâ&#x20AC;? may not be viewed as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;in thing,â&#x20AC;? the Perryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are a breath of fresh air. In fact, their desire to always keep close to the traditions upon which Southern Gospel Music is based is exactly why the Perryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are considered one of the all-time great groups of this uplifting music form.

The Perryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have been singing Southern Gospel Music for 35 years- a

remarkable feat in any musical genre.

From their beginnings gathered around a family piano in December of 1970, the Perryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have watched in amazement as God grew their ministry to one of national stature.

All along the way, solid traditional Southern Gospel Music has formed the foundation of every song the group has chosen to sing and the audiences loves it. With their Daywind Records release, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Almost Morningâ&#x20AC;? the Perryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have produced yet another stellar recording, receiving a 2010 Dove award nomination!

Especially moving will be the testimony of the Perrys as they relate the story of bass singer Tracyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s massive stroke in January, 2013. His miraculous healing and continued work at physical therapy and restoration are a story you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss hearing.

All are welcome to attend.

Preserve Gravestones Invite your friends and neighbors. and Cemetery For more information, please check out the Emmanuel website at www.

Monuments emmanuelreformedchurch.org and The Campbell Center for His- click on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;concert seriesâ&#x20AC;? button. toric Preservation Studies will be hosting a workshop Saturday, May 17 entitled Preservation of Gravestones and Cemetery Monuments.

This intensive, full-day, workshop will be taught by restoration expert, Jon Appell, of West Hartford, Connecticut.

It will take place on site at Oakville Cemetery in Mount Carroll, Illinois, and will teach techniques for basic resetting, cleaning, and maintenance of cemetery markers. The cost is $25.00 per person which includes use of necessary workshop equipment and materials. Light refreshments will be provided however, participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch. Space is limited to 20 participants, please register early. For more information about this class and other Campbell Center workshops go to campbellcenter.org or call 815.244.1173 Submitted by Sarah Blevins, Assistant Director, Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies.

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Dogs do NOT have to be registered or purebred â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in keeping with the spirit of Granny Rose, all mixes are welcome!

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by Lee County Animal Control, will also be held again this year between 9:00 and 11:00 am. For just $20, you for your beloved pet that can help it be returned home in the unfortunate event that it becomes lost.

Granny Rose Animal Shelter wishes to thank Wahl Clipper Corporation, Economy Trophy, Tuff Dog Bakery, River Ridge Animal Hospital and the Veterinary Clinic of Prophetstown, P.C. for being generous corporate sponsors for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event.

Granny Rose Animal Shelter is a serving the Lee, Ogle and Whiteside county area. The shelter exists solely through the generous donations from local individuals and businesses, as well as, various fundraisers held throughout the year. All donations

The River Cities Quilters Guild will be featuring Julie Pash of PROJECT LYDIA at the May meeting. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 20th at 7:00 p.m. The guild meets at the Fulton Presbyterian Church, 311 North 9th Street in Fulton, IL. PROJECT LYDIA has been designed to assist widows and abandoned wives who live in remote villages in Uganda, East Africa, to earn a living wage and support themselves and their families. Unfortunately, in developing countries, women are often treated as possessions. Children and wives are frequently left destitute when the

provides a spiritual, physical, and emotional support system, and opens doors for the women to support their families. The women who participate in PROJECT LYDIA hand craft items which are then sold abroad. These items include the following: jewelry made out of recycled paper, banana leaf baskets, and handbags made of batik African fabrics that are sewn on Singer treadle sewing machines.

The women gather weekly to work on their projects. The women are paid above market rates for all the items they produce, and are paid immediately as we receive their items. All proceeds, after the cost of sales, go back to their village for The project teaches skills, economic development projects to

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For Entry forms and additional information, please contact Granny Rose Animal Shelter, 613 River Lane, Dixon, IL, call 815-288-7387, or E-mail to grannyroseanimalshelter@ hotmail.com.

help the community at large.

In 2012, a water well was put in. the construction of an artesian well, toilet and bathing facilities, and started the rehab of a school.

PROJECT LYDIA was formed in 2010 with twelve women who needed help. Today this economic development program has grown to sixty women who are earning sustainable incomes, providing for their families and sending over 200 of their children to school. Julie will be bringing hand-dyed African Batik fabric to be sold by the yard.

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Agility Classes will be held starting at 10:00 am in the following two categories: Beginners (on-leash â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Classes divided by jump height) and Advanced (off-leash â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Classes divided by jump height).

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categories: Youth ages 10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 18 (Adults will be judged separately from youth); Beginner Novice I and II (all exercises done on leash for 4-H) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Signs will be used; Pre-Novice; Novice; Graduate Novice; Pre-Open and Open classes.

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Commentary Commentary - Center for Performing Arts at WIU Becoming a Reality

By Jack Thomas, Ph.D. President of Western Illinois University As the 11th president of Western Illinois University, I am thrilled that the Center for Performing Arts is becoming a reality for the University, the community and the region. On April 23, 2014, Gov. Pat Quinn joined our campus community and made a public announcement that he was releasing the funds for the Center for Performing Arts. We commend Gov. Quinn and the legislature for making the funds possible for this project.

Our new Center for Performing Arts will be a 130,000-square-foot facility, which includes a 1,400-seat proscenium theatre auditorium with two balconies, a 250-seat thrust theatre and a 150-seat studio theatre. The facility also will house theatre, dance academic mission of the University.

This state-of-the-art facility will be Macomb campus with public funds in nearly 40 years, and we hope that appropriations for other capital projects at Western Illinois University will soon follow.

In 1899, the Illinois Legislature selected Macomb as the location for a new university. Sherman Hall, our campus in 1902, and remained the only building on our campus until 1914. is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. As I peer into the future, I envision the wonderful educational, social, cultural and historical events, which will take place in the Center for Performing Arts, much like they did 112 years ago in Sherman Hall. I believe that one century later (if not sooner), our new Center for Performing Arts will also be listed on the historical register.

This facility and the programs, theatrical events, and musical concerts that will be held are further evidence that Western Illinois University is taking bold steps toward the future.

The Center for Performing Arts will assist us in carrying out our mission and holding true to our University’s core values: academic excellence, educational opportunity, personal growth, and social responsibility. The center also will support the academic mission and programs in the College of Fine Arts and Communication, as well as serve as a cultural and performing arts destination for the campus community, the City of Macomb and the region.

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facility and the creative industries process and drew legislative maps that sought partisan advantage and the state, regional and local economies incumbent protection at the exby the potential investments in the arts pense of fair representation. and culture. This facility and the events In spite of a broad-based conhosted there will assist in promoting sensus that a new process is needed, local community development and the last 40-plus years also have been regional tourism. We look forward to a continued partnership with the City of interest created by having legislators Macomb and neighboring communi- draw their own maps has been too ties to improve livability for its citizens great for them to overcome. and create economic development All of this can change. Last opportunities to boost the economy. week, a coalition of groups turned In addition to all of the tangible ben- in more than enough signatures to place before voters this November an and our university as a whole, there amendment to the Illinois Constitution to alter the way state legislative surrounding region. The center will districts are drawn. enhance the existing businesses and Under this proposal, the the growth of the community. It will closed-door process controlled by provide an enhanced quality of life for legislative party leaders would be our citizens and enrich local amenities. replaced by an independent comThis facility could also take a leading mission that would draw districts and import! with nonpartisan criteria in an open, ant role in attracting young profes- transparent way. sionals to the City of Macomb.

Representative democracy does The events that will take place in not work unless the process of reprethe facility will create jobs and provide sentation is fair. The current system greater collaboration for the town and produces maps that are designed to gown partnership. The arts are an protect the interests of those drawing important complement to community the maps. Whether drawn by Demodevelopment. The Center for Perform- crats or Republicans, the distortions ing Arts at Western Illinois University in those maps affect every policy will provide construction-related jobs, and after the facility is complete, it That is why the Independent will attract a more skilled workforce Maps proposal is so monumental. If and expand demographic trends. The adopted, it fundamentally will alter center will also generate business at the nature of politics in Illinois in a local retail establishments, hotels and positive direction by strengthening restaurants when audiences travel to the linkages between citizens and Macomb to attend performances, plays their representatives. and other cultural events. The econoThis redistricting amendment is mies in Arkansas, Massachusetts and straightforward: Create an indepenNorth Carolina have been enhanced dent commission of Illinois citizens after creative enterprises were estab- who would draw state maps in a lished in their regions. transparent way, using nonpartisan, We must embrace and value the criteria. Those criteria would include arts. The arts are a universal language keeping together communities of that conjure up a “can do” spirit. The common interests — economic, arts are an integral part of civilization. social, racial, linguistic or cultural.

The arts can often provide a commenThey also include respecting tary on society. The arts can provide existing city and geographic boundrelevant and insightful points of view aries and complying with state and on societal needs and their impact. federal voting rights laws. And Through the arts, music can soothe the criteria prohibit the commissouls, and visual art can calm fears. sion from favoring one political Through the arts, dance can inspire party over another or using district minds, and theatre can move hearts. boundaries to reward or punish any The Center for Performing Arts at incumbent legislator.

Western Illinois University will assist The number of signatures colall of us in becoming better people. It lected showing support for putting will allow us to engage in this universal the proposal on the ballot make it language. unlikely a challenge to their validity will be successful. My reading Time to challenge of the proposal is in agreement with many experts who believe the IlliIllinois Political nois Supreme Court will turn back Status Quo and end any legal challenge to the proposal.

Yet political leaders in control of Incumbent Protection the legislature are laying the groundwork to challenge this measure.

For more than four decades, I Why use precious resources have watched Illinois draw legis- against long odds? The risk does lative districts. In every case, one offer a reward. If efforts to block the political party gained control of the proposal from being on the Novem-

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Obituaries Shirley M. Schneider

Shirley M. Schneider, 81 yrs old, of Lanark passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2014 in her home.

She was born May 2, 1933 in Whiteside Co., IL, a daughter of William and Nettie (Spinka) Kramer. She married John Schneider. Shirley was formerly employed at National Lock, Eaton Corp., and retired after 35 yrs. at Elkay Mfg. Survivors include her husband, John, her children, Gregory (Linda) Lott, Randy Lott, Steven Lott, Bradley (Mary) Lott, Rick (Sue) Lott, Christopher (Patricia) Schneider, LaVonneda (Spencer) Haas, and Paula Claeys, 20 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, two great-greatgrandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her parents and twelve brothers and sisters.

Services will be at 11:00 am on Wed., May 14, 2014 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Lanark with

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Funeral Services were at the Second Reformed Church, Fulton, IL on May 10, 2014.. Cremation Rites were accorded. Private Interment at the Fulton Township Cemetery in morial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Leroy G. Prins, Sr., 86, of Broadview, IL, formerly of Thomson, IL died Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Loyola University Hospital in Maywood, IL. Visitation was May 9 at the Fulton Chapel of Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home.

Funeral Services were at the SecInterment will be in the Lanark Cem- ond Reformed Church, Fulton, IL etery. Friends may call on Tuesday on May 10, 2014. Cremation Rites from 5 to 7 pm at the Russell-Frank were accorded. Private Interment at the Fulton Township Cemetery Funeral Home in Lanark.

A memorial has been established in her memory. Online condolences memorial donations can be made and memories can be shared with the to the American Heart Association. family at www.schwarzfh.com ber ballot are successful, it will relieve those in power from having to defend the failed status quo.

However, an attempt by political leaders to disqualify the measure means opposing a popular proposal supported by a diverse, bipartisan coalition. How often do the League of Women Voters, AARP, Common Cause, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and community groups on the south side of Chicago all get on the same side of an issue?

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Rock Falls 1 Mendota 0 (8 Inn.) 3- Le-Win vs. East Dubuque – 7 p.m. 2- Dixon – 63 3- Sycamore – 48 May 7 May 24 May 6 at Rochelle Eastland 6 Scales Mound/River 4- Game #2 winner vs. game #3 1- Rochelle – 111 Ridge 4 winner – 11 a.m.

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May 6 at Kewanee Sterling 12 Rock Island 1 (5 Inn.) May 21 Oregon 14 Rockford Lutheran 2 (5 2- Orangeville vs. game #1 winner – 1- Bureau Valley – 137 2- Erie/Prophetstown – 120 Inn.) 4:30 p.m.

Orion 21 Bureau Valley 5 (5 Inn.) 3- Dakota vs. Durand/Pecatonica – 7 4- Kewanee – 66 May 8 p.m.

5- Peru St. Bede – 62 Milledgeville 18 AFC 6 (5 Inn.) May 24 6- Riverdale – 34 Pearl City 12 East Dubuque 1 4- Game #2 winner vs. game #3 7- Stark County – 19 Morrison 21 Bureau Valley 4 (5 winner – 11 a.m.

May 9 at Milledgeville Inn.) 2A Softball Regional 1- Polo/Forreston – 143.5 Morrison 11 Bureau Valley 0 (5 2- Sterling Newman – 140 Inn.) Schedules 3- Milledgeville/Eastland – 63.5 Sterling 7 LaSalle-Peru 6 Morrison Regional 4- Le-Win – 50 May 9 May 19 Mercer County 13 West Carroll 2 1- West Carroll at Port Byron/River- 5- West Carroll – 49 6- Galena/East Dubuque/River Ridge - 47 (5 Inn.) dale – 4:30 p.m.

7- AFC - 30 West Carroll 5 Knoxville 2 May 20 ROWVA 15 West Carroll 5 2- Rock Island Alleman vs. game #1 Girls Track Results Erie/Prophetstown 16 Princeton 2 winner – 4:30 p.m.

May 5 at Dixon (5 Inn.) 3- Prophetstown/Erie vs. Morrison 1- Dixon – 92 Sterling 1 Rock Falls 0 – 7 p.m.

2- Sterling – 68 Sterling Newman 5 Peru St. Bede 2 May 24 3- Sycamore – 15 Amboy 12 Riverdale 11 4- Game #2 winner vs. game #3 May 6 at Pecatonica winner – 11 a.m.

1- Pecatonica/Durand – 139 1A Softball Regional Stillman Valley Regional 2- Le-Win – 110 Schedules May 19 3- West Carroll – 95 Eastland Regional 1- Rockford Christian at Oregon – 4- Dakota – 87 May 19 4:30 p.m.

5- Christian Life – 43 1- Eastland at Fulton – 4:30 p.m.

May 20 6- South Beloit – 36 2- AFC at Milledgeville – 4:30 p.m.

2- Stillman Valley vs. game #1 7- North Boone – 14 May 20 winner – 4:30 p.m.

May 6 at Rochelle 3- Amboy vs. game #1 winner – 4:30 3- Byron vs. Forreston/Polo – 7 p.m. 1- Byron – 118 p.m.

May 24 2- Oregon – 111 May 21 4- Game #2 winner vs. game #3 3- Rochelle – 54.5 4- Sterling Newman vs. game #2 winner – 11 a.m.

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5- Stillman Valley – 37 Boys Track Results May 6 at Kewanee May 24 May 5 at Amboy 5- Game #3 winner vs. game #4 1- Amboy – 91 2- Erie/Prophetstown – 141 winner – 11 a.m.

2- Somonauk – 46 3- Bureau Valley – 109 Le-Win Regional 3- Milledgeville/Eastland – 38 4- Kewanee – 60 May 19 May 5 at Le-Win 5- Stark County – 40 1- Galena at Scales Mound/River 1- Sterling Newman – 163 6- Riverdale – 29 7- Peru St. Bede – 16 May 8 at River Ridge 1- Galena/East Dubuque/River Ridge – 126 2- West Carroll – 76 3- (tie) Milledgeville/Eastland – 70 Le-Win – 70 5- Dakota – 64 6- Stockton/Warren – 50 7- Pearl City – 36 8- Southwestern – 18 May 9 @ Edgington 1- Erie/Prophwtstown – 137.5 2- Bureau Valley – 94.5 3- Amboy – 86 4- Hall – 70.5

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The Wolves Tim Harrington takes a cut at an East Dubuque pitch during Thursday baseball action in Pearl City. The Wolves defeated the Warriors 3-2. (PA photo/Craig Lang)

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We wish her the best as she continues to compete in the conference meet May 12 and the sectional meet May 16!

5- Rockridge – 66 6- Princeton – 63 7- Morrison – 38.5 8- Kewanee – 37 9- Fulton – 29 10- Riverdale – 24 11- Sherrard – 22 12- Sterling Newman – 18 13- Peru St. Bede – 9 14- Orion – 7 May 9 at Dixon

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By JACKSON ADAMS Illinois News Network A bill requiring all local governments and school districts in Illinois to provide a contact email address on their websites passed unanimously in the House today.

The bill, SB3106, applies to municipalities of less than a million people and to units of governments with working websites. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A â&#x20AC;Ś member of the DuPage County board saw that another unit of government did not have an email address on its website. There was no way for a person reading that website to respond,â&#x20AC;? said state â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without a point of

contact on the website, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a one-way, self-serving method of communication and not a transparent, responsive one.

There ought to be at least one point of contact for people to use.â&#x20AC;?

Sandack did not think legislation encouraging greater transparency should stop here. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still much more to do,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are a plethora of opportunities to make things far more visible to the public, but we are getting there.â&#x20AC;?

The bill received active bipartisan support.

The bill passed with 99 votes in favor and none against.

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(Top) Pearl City Students Visit the Anderson Japanese Garden Mr. Kostallariâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s English 3 class at Pearl City High School toured the Anderson Japanese Gardens on May 7th in Rockford, Illinois, to complement the study of a unit on Japanese culture and literature. Following the tour, students enjoyed Japanese cuisine, including sushi, at the Shogun Japanese Restaurant.

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May 24th is Opening Day of the Morrison Farmers Market Join us for the Opening Day of the Morrison Farmers Market on Saturday, May 24, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:00 a.m.

The Morrison Farmers Market is happy to open the market for 2014, and bring you lots of wonderful products â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from both new and returning vendors! Opening day you will

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What is happening in the bee world? Learn what the research is showing to date, what you can and cannot do about it and the steps to take to minimize loss.

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July 30th featuring a taste of Morrison are just some of the fun things planned for this season.

The market is open every Saturday, May 24 thru September 27, rain or shine, in the parking lot behind Whiteside County Juvenile Services, 204 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL 61270. For more information, visit www.morrisonfarmersmarket.com, call (815) 772-4874, or like us on Facebook.

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By LOVINA EICHER 3:15 a.m. Time to start the day! I pack my husband Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lunch while he gets ready for work. I pack a container of leftover breakfast casserole for him to eat at his 8:30 a.m. break. He isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hungry for breakfast this early in the morning.

Then for his lunch I pack some fried chicken, cherry pie, and peaches.

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Arrival of New Plants at ENF The Eagle Nature Foundation East Hickory Street in Apple River to help raise needed monies for its efforts to protect the bald eagle and endangered habitat. Anyone looking for some new shrubs, hostas, or day lilies, or other plants may come and look over the close to 500 plants of almost 150 varieties, which are presently available. With this shipment ENF has received a good number of new species and varieties of plants, which they had never received before. These are excellent plants to use as replacements for those plants which have been lost over the winter.

All of these plants are on a serveyourself basis. They can be seen any day of the week from dawn to dusk.

The value for each plant is placed on a sign by the plant, or on a description sheet which may be found on the porch. There is also a money box on the porch in which to place the dollars for whatever plants someone should choose. If anyone leaves a check, their names and addresses will be put on ENF should get new plant shipments.

The choices include 3 varieties of Aronia, 4 varieties of Barberry, 8 varieties of Dogwood, 12 varieties of Day Lilies, 10 varieties of Hostas, 7 varieties of Hydrangeas, 4 varieties of Holly, 13 varieties of Peonies, 8 varieties of Spirea, 2 varieties of Sumac, 4 varieties of Lilacs, 10 varieties of Viburnums, 4 varieties of Weigela as well as many, many other plants.

These plants have been donated

by Roy and Sarah Klehm, Barrington, IL and come from their Beaver Creek and/or Song Sparrow Nurseries. The donation of plants like these each year help the Eagle Nature Foundation receive the funds needed to continue with its bald eagle research and efforts to save from destruction vital bald eagle habitat across the nation. People are urged, whenever possible, to add an extra donation to their money they leave in the money box.

pick him up. I go back to bed until the girls get up to leave for work.

5 a.m. The girls are waiting on their ride to work.

They have their lunches packed.

5:20 a.m. Elizabeth, 19, and Susan, 18, leave for their jobs at the RV factory.

6:15 a.m. I wake the children up to get ready for school. Joseph will stay home as he isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feeling too well.

7 a.m. Bus is here!

Verena and I get the house in order and start to make breakfast. My sisters Verena, Susan, Enma and her two daughters plan to come help us today so I told them to come for breakfast.

8 a.m. Everyone is here and we are ready to eat. On the menu is fried eggs, potatoes, side pork, cheese, hot peppers, chocolate swirl bars, coffee and juice. Just as we were ready to sit down to eat, a friend stopped in to tell us one of our calves is out. She helped us all round the calf up and we chase him into the barn. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the same one that escaped last fall when we got them, only heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 500 ponds bigger now! I see that the battery on the fence charger is dead and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how he got through. I change the battery. Breakfast was delayed but we were glad the calf didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give us problems.

9 a.m. Dishes are being washed and clothes gathered to be washed.

After a dreary looking morning it looks like it is turning out to be

a nice day. Everyone finds a job to do either helping with laundry or cleaning the basement. The basement needs a good cleaning after having the coal stove going down there all winter.

1:30 p.m. A huge laundry hangs on the lines with a lot having been brought in to make room for more. The laundry spinner sure helps dry the clothes so much faster.

Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister Mary Ann and her friend Gloria stop by for a short visit.

1;45 Lunch is finally ready.

We have potato soup and leftover fried chicken from last night. I make some fresh lemonade which is always a good thirst quencher. I like to eat the lemons in the lemonade.

3:30 p.m. The children arrive home from school and my husband Joe soon after that.

3:45 p.m. Daughters Eliazbeth and Susan are home from the factory.

My sisters are getting ready to leave.

All the clothes have been brought in and folded. Most of the basement has been cleaned. So much was accomplished today!

4 p.m. I leave with Benjamin and Kevin to go get their cleanings at the dentist. I reschedule for Joseph as he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel good enough to go.

5:50 p.m. We are back and the girls have potatoes cooking for supper, bacon fried and dandelions washed for me to make a dandelion salad. It is so nice when I can leave and the girls take over with the work.

7 p.m. We eat supper and everyone seems ready to call it a day.

Joe and Benjamin were working on digging a trench to bury some tile.

AUCTION THELMA FECKE EST.

SAT. MAY 17 10:00 AM 9 E. GENEVA ST., MT. CARROLL

HOUSEHOLD: 9ft. chest freezer; 12ft. fridge-avocado; king bed; 2 dressers; nightstand; 3pc. dbl. bedroom set; blanket box; reclining sofa; recliner; drop-leaf table w/leaf & 4 chairs; oak corner cupboard; curio cabinet; oak end tables; kneehole desk; quilt racks; office chair; 2 oak platform rockers; Pfaltzgraff-12 & serving pcs.; Mixmaster; ProForm 585 treadmill; wheelchair; walker; bumper pool; folding ping pong table; MOWER & GARAGE ITEMS: Toro 2000 4.5hp., elec. start snowblower; Toro & Mastercut 22 push mowers; work bench; Stihl gas weed whip; wheelbarrow; ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Am. & Rockford gold pocket watch; costume jewelry; dutch oven; Schlitz & Miller beer trays; oak rocker; youth rocker; sled; 10 gal. milkcan; Many more items TERMS: CASH OR CHECK. MUST HAVE PHOTO ID TO REGISTER JIM CALHOUN, AUCTIONEER IL LIC.440000333 MT. CARROLL 815-244-9660 FOR FULL LISTING & PICTURES www.calhounauction.com

REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION 5 ACRES W/HOME

SAT. MAY 24 10:00 (STARTING W/REAL ESTATE) MARGARET MAITKE 2391 JEFFERSON RD., CHADWICK, IL

From Chadwick: 1mi. W. on Argo Fay Rt., 1 ½ mi. S. on Morrison Rd., 1mi. E. in Ideal Rd., ½ mi. S. on Jefferson Rd. to sale site.

5.12A. (M.O.L) 2 story, 3 bedroom home. 1344sq.ft. w/full basement. LP gas forced air heat. 2 enclosed porches. Heated shop, 1-stall garage, chicken house, older barn.

TERMS: Nonrefundable 10% down day of auction. Balance due at closing, approx. 30 days.

Taxes prorated at closing. Seller has the right to accept or reject bids. Property sells â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS.â&#x20AC;?

For viewing call Jim Calhoun, Auctioneer 815-244-9660 IL Lic.440000333 FOR PICTURES www.calhounauction.com

ABSOLUTE REAL ESTATE AUCTION SUN. JUNE 1ST

1:00 PM

402 W. LOCUST ST., LANARK

2-story, 1472 sq.ft. home on 6-x120 lot. 2 bedrooms, 1 ½ bath. Half basement. Natural gas forced air heat. Detached 1 ½ stall garage w/ opener.

TERMS: Nonrefundable 10% down day of auction. Balance due at closing, approx. 30 days.

Taxes prorated at closing. Property sells â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS.â&#x20AC;?

For viewing call Jim Calhoun, Auctioneer 815-244-9660 IL Lic.440000333 FOR PICTURES www.calhounauction.com

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