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A smiling Jerry Jacobs can be seen riding one of his Farmall tractors in just about every parade in northwest Illinois, including the Carroll County Farm Bureau Tractor Drive (above). He also can be seen with his family in the rabbit building during the county fair, or helping on the fairgrounds before, during, and after the event. His efforts did not go unnoticed: Jacobs was named a Friend of the Illinois County Fair by the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs last week. Story on page A2. (PA photo/Tom Kocal)

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A Friend, indeed: Jacobs honored for fair work Chadwick man earns state award for years with Carroll County Fair

By TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate TKocal@prairieadvocate.com SPRINGFIELD – Jerry Jacobs takes the extra time to listen, to teach, and to help just about anyone who crosses his path.

For those reasons, and for his 26 years of service to the Carroll County Fair Association, Jacobs was presented with the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs’ coveted “Friend of Illinois County Fair” award at the annual IAAF convention Jan. 17.

Each year the IAAF recognizes individuals who are outstanding county fair supporters, volunteers, or innovators in the industry who are respected by their colleagues and peers.

Jacobs, of Chadwick, is vice president of the Carroll County Fair Association in Milledgeville, and has been a board member for 26 years.

Liz Hutchinson is its president.

“I say this with pride: This award could not have gone to a more deserving individual,” she said.

Fellow board member Dave Hines suggested the CCFA nominate Jacobs for the award, she said. In the nomination letter, Hutchison said Jacobs is an exemplary board member and individual. for any project. He is the person with a smile on his face from morning to night. Two major commercial buildings on the fairgrounds were devastated by forces of nature in the past 3 years. ... Jerry was there to head the reconstruction by getting estimates, helping the contractors with the demolition and rebuilding projects, ... diligently working with other board members.”

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He has passed on his contagious love for the fair to his wife, Janice, his children and grandchildren. Both he and Janice are superintendents of the rabbit department.

“They say behind every good man is a good woman, and that is a true statement for Jerry,” said Hutchison. “Janice is often beside him along with a daughter or grandchild. Their passion for the fair is “He is also passionate about maintaining the rural appeal of the Carroll County Fair, and works hard to share that passion with whomever he comes into contact with. Jerry has innovative ideas and actively solicits other organizations in the county to become involved with the fair.

“I truly appreciate him. The fair

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He is an avid member of the Whiteside County Rabbit Association, the American Rabbit Breeders Association, and the Illinois Rabbit Breeders Association. He is also active in First Lutheran Church in Chadwick, where he is a council member.

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Celebrating its 57th year

LEFT: Jerry Jacobs shows off his Volunteer of the Year award, the first one given by the Carroll County Fair, in this 2011 file photo. That recognition of his 26 years of hard work has risen to the state level: Jacobs is one of this year’s winners of the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs “Friend of Illinois County Fair” award. (PA photo/Tom Kocal) ABOVE: Past Director of Agriculture Robert Flider (left) presents the Friend of Illinois County Fair award to Jerry Jacobs (center), of Chadwick, with Paul Johnson representing the sponsor of the award, North American Midway Entertainment Company. (Photo provided)

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All in a day’s work

By Marc Gravert As I sit here in my front room today to write, I think about the times of old, when sitting was rare. But as we get older, and our bodies start to on the old days while sipping a cappuccino in front of the wood stove. I am also amazed at how little we do nowadays compared to the days of old.

Just living was hard work: water hauling, wood cutting, canning, chores, laundry and cooking, just to name a few. Then you start adding in all the extra things needed

to live from day to day, like scrubbing the floors, grinding flour, mending clothes, making butter and baking everything.

Now if you sit and think about it for a while, you soon understand just maybe why people didn’t live long back then. Perhaps it was because they just plain wore out. And living long can be a relative term. Don’t get me wrong, they still seemed to live a long, good life.

Then you start thinking about the outside farm-related chores: and so forth!

People had large families for a reason. It wasn’t that they couldn’t stay out of the bedroom.

It was with growing children, you had extra hands to do more work.

And with extra hands, most tasks were easier to accomplish. It was very common in the day to have eight to 10 children or more. I have heard of several families that had 14 children. Now and again, not all the children would make it to adulthood, as children died of many different ailments from the day, many never living past infants. So sad.

And as you guessed, the girls would help Ma in the house, while the boys would help Pa outside! And I know many a girl helped outside with the farm, as did Ma, especially if the farm couple had only girls. My own aunts used to help with milking just to get the job done faster so work sooner.

I don’t think I have ever heard of one of the boys staying in the house to help Ma do the cleaning or cooking. It may have happened, and

maybe more than I know, but maybe it just wasn’t talked about if it did.

Kids today love to get some kind of compensation for doing their chores, an allowance of some kind, but back in the old days, the compensation you got for doing your chores was called living and gratitude. A you-live-here, youwork-here sort of allowance.

Some kids didn’t have the best of living conditions, and many left home at a young age to venture into the real world looking for a better way of life.

Many boys left abusive households in search of better; boys as young as 14 or 16, hoping to put their hard-working skills to better use for someone who might appreciate their dedication and hard work. My own father never went to high school. He said he went for a week and decided it wasn’t for him, so back to the farm he went to help Grandpa with the work.

The world was such a different place than it is today. Just the idea of leaving home today at 14 or 16 would be a bad situation in most cases. I also think children in the

old days matured faster than they do now, just from all the work that needed to be done. It’s a known fact that kids today are not asked to contribute nearly as much to the family dynamics as they did in the old days. Kids have far too many things to occupy their time, from cellphones and iPads, video games, school sports, and the list goes on.

Children in the old days knew how to do everything before they left the house. In fact, many could build the house if they had to. I also know many children left home early because maybe their families needed them to. They didn’t have enough money to feed and care for everyone, so they would venture into the world a job of some kind.

Big farms always needed help, and young men were a dime a dozen in most towns. My father used to hire out some to neighbors for extra pocket money, as he didn’t get that at home.

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CAPITOL REPORT

By State Rep. Brian Stewart, 89th District

Two events recently started me thinking even more than I normally do about our region’s economy. On Wednesday, Highland Community College’s Leadership Institute met in the meeting space of one of my buildings. They discussed issues facing Freeport and the surrounding region, obstacles to economic progress, and catalysts needed for growth. Then, I spent Thursday morning with the Community Development Fund of Galena at the Desoto House. Jo Daviess County leaders presented issues facing the county and Galena economy and community, as well as progress that has been made recently.

A cause for concern for many leaders in the 89th District is the shrinking labor force. I can think, in particular, of a business opportunity I had recently, but, to move forward, I had to be sure I had an adequate labor pool to draw from. After weeks of research on the part of my staff, we determined we wouldn’t be able to hire enough people with the right skill set, so we had to allow the opportunity to pass us by.

Our shrinking labor force is not from a lack of strong families and talented young people. However,

many of our young local talent go to college and then seek employment in cities with higher-paying jobs and with better social activities.

And while I love our region, I can’t blame them. Most college grads these days are saddled with seemingly insurmountable college debt and those urban salaries combined with the opportunity to grow their careers seem pretty alluring.

We have to ask ourselves, what can we do to keep them here and to draw in new talent from across the state and country? Our promise

young people to imagine great ideas and then implement them. We need business people to continue to grow their businesses, hire new employees, and then reinvest in the community. We need retirees, with their wisdom acquired over a lifetime, to mentor the next generation.

Economic change requires action. And action requires people.

“No man is an island,” wrote John Donne, a poet in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. “Every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.” Each individual in our region has the opportunity to make a positive impact; and each choice will have a ripple effect. We can stimulate our region’s economy, but it will require every person making a choice to contribute.

If you participated in an internship or an apprenticeship program, let me hear your story and the ben-

won’t do the trick. And neither will our current unemployment rates. So what will?

A good start would be building on our existing higher educational institutions by introducing or further developing internship and apprenticeship programs into the region. We need more programs similar to the ones already developed by districtwide organizations to continue to inspire local students to be successful as well as encouraging them to develop connections to the community, leadership expertise, and skills related to their

this week.

As always, you can reach me or Sally at 815-232-0774 or email us at repstewart@gmail.com. You can also visit my website at www. repbrianstewart.com or follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Google Plus.

Our region needs more of what I saw on Wednesday at the Leadership Institute – young professionals learning how to affect change in our area – and more of what I saw on Thursday in Galena – city, county, and state leaders joining forces to

Fisher will lead IPA board during 2015 He also had been a corporate sales trainer before he was promoted to publisher at the Bureau County Republican in Sam R Fisher Princeton in 1993.

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STERLING – Sam R Fisher, publisher of Sauk Valley Media, has been named president of the Illinois Press Association Board of Directors for 2015.

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Fisher, a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, joined Shaw Media in 1983 and held various management positions at the Northwest Herald in Crystal Lake and at the Kane County Chronicle.

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Milledgeville board clears way for BioAg land buy

By TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate TKocal@prairieadvocate .com MILLEDGEVILLE – The village’s industrial park might soon Midwestern BioAg has until March 15 to buy 30 acres in the park southeast of the high school authorize village President Galen Wirth to work out a deal with the something he said is a fairly normal “Midwestern BioAg has been talking to us for over a year about

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The board unanimously approved continuing monthly deposits of $500 from the general fund into the water and sewer fund and into a police car replaceent a $500 monthly transfer from the general fund to the street and alley equipment fund for a new pickup

money out of it to repay or make again save money for repayment/ new purchases when we get new

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Farm Bureau at a glance

Lanark to apply for Peace Corps Fellow

By Chastity Welch Carroll County Manager

W

e had quite a turnout for the Nashville Country Christmas trip preview meeting. We are co-sponsoring the trip with Tri-State Travel and neighboring county Farm Bureaus in November. The trip is going to feel you may be interested in or contact us today.

There still are few spots on the Ireland/Scotland trip to take place this July. The 12-day trip is going to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience you will not want to miss.

Here is an interesting piece I received in my email. Illinois residents shouldn’t expect speedy state income tax returns this year. The Illinois Department of Revenue says it will be delayed by new security measures being implemented to deter identity theft and fraud. Something Illinois is familiar with - fraud! But where do you start?

We have been busy working on a few new programs. This past week we visited with the Milledgeville FFA on agri business careers. As I have mentioned these past few ag-related careers that students don’t even realize exist.

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LANARK — The city soon may be hosting an intern from the Western Illinois University Peace Corps Fellows Program.

Aldermen heard a presentation by Karen Mauldin Curtis at the Jan. 20 council meeting.

success. “One fellow that was working in Morrison completed the 11 months and was then hired by the city as director of economic development. Lena and Durand have also hosted interns.”

The city will have its own priorities above and beyond the

ate with a rural community for 11

Curtis said. She suggested a steering committee to gain local support

student leads local community and rest of your life when you are 18. I am glad I am where I am.

You do not have to be a “farm kid” to go into an ag-related career.

Not all jobs in agriculture require a was a Farm Bureau manager. Don’t 4-year degree or a technical education. There are many rewarding jobs at 18 I wouldn’t have guessed this to be where I would end up. I was headed off to be a CPA or a respirathose are two extremes.

I still to this day love numbers and bring to the organization a strong responsibility. I cannot imagine sitting at a desk all day punching are just a few careers that are availnumbers. I really love the diversity able that don’t require a degree.

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She encouraged the council to

and sustain the community.

All students have served in

volunteers to think about investing in the cost of the program.

“The student does not become an employee. The funds are not due all at once. Some towns budget

“We believe in partnering and making things a team unit. We are partners with the MAPPING [Management and Planning Programs Involving Nonmetropolitan Groups] program. We receive grant funds from Americorps and the

have two fellows available in the fall. They are two women that have similar but unique skills. They both comfortable in community outreach.

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River Ridge Spirit Week a celebration of winter sports HANOVER — River Ridge high school students and staff want you to Feb. 2 to 7. Many events are planned to acknowledge the winter sports.

Each day there will be a different dress-up theme. Monday is Pajama

The Lady Wildcats basketball team has a home game against Lena/

Winslow that Friday. JV plays at 6 p.m. and varsity at 7:30 p.m. The junior class is sponsoring a soup and from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is a junior to get tickets.

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West Carroll proposed budget ‘right at balance’ Mathers advises look at potential revenue increases

By MICHAEL MILLER For Prairie Advocate MOUNT CARROLL – The school district budget is “right at balance” with $550,000 spent halfway through the school year, Superintendent Craig Mathers told the board at its Jan. 21 meeting.

Mathers offered a detailed presentation on where the district he would recommend in light of the

tions being eliminated in light of the Thomson prison opening. He noted reductions since 2007 and further reductions would result in the loss of programs.

The current budget shows the

was required by the Illinois State Board of Education for this year. The bond and interest fund still requires a

years; if funded at 100 percent, it resulting in a tax abatement?

well as a look at the risk management plan.

Transportation is in the black, thanks largely to the lower prices of gas, although the operations and maintenance fund is operating at a

them to take into consideration as expenditure increases in staff contracts, health insurance costs, and operating costs.

remained consistent.

In the area of General State Aid, Mathers said that based on declining enrollment, West Carroll could see a decrease of between

raised a few questions for the board, and contained additional information for their perusal. The good news

in “renewed” funding.

Insurance seemed like the

report was a historical account of the

the premium increase last year at

since 2007. Since March 2007, the been cut from the district budget by

This year will see a decrease in costs this school year seeing a decrease in insurance expenses.

Employee contracts for 2016

Mathers said the contract with the West Carroll Education Associaand WCESPA 2.75 percent), with the

Other action are some students who will need to take two classes in order to get their license for their 16th birthday.

Some meeting changes were noted. The board meeting scheduled

The 2015 proposed budget

plan of retention with budget reduc-

canceled.

Camp Benson and the district transportation department whereby the department would transport swimmers from Camp Benson to the Mount Carroll swimming pool during the summer.

The board adopted the 20152016 High School Curriculum Handbook so that registration can begin next year. The only notable the 1A and 1B English and math programs so as to get away from the process of tracking students, and also to align the curriculum to not only Common Core standards, but also to student learning.

The board also hired Dan Hartman as West Carroll Middle School assistant wrestling coach, ketball coach, and Lora Murphy as special education preschool aide for the primary school.

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Huggins said.

A ComEd grant for up to $10,000 is available, and the project

“Submitting an application doesn’t commit you to anything.

There is absolutely no pressure.”

“I think this is something we need,” said Steve Kruzek, Heritage Board president and a Lanark Chamber of Commerce member.

The council voted to begin the process, with a fall start date.

he added.

“Maybe we can get people to adopt a sidewalk square with personalization,” Huggins said. “I have already had businesses willing to donate. I was thinking of asking $100 per square. They will be there for a long time. I don’t see that amount as unreasonable.”

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In other business

Members also heard a presentation from Steve Haring of MSA Professional Services regarding plans for the park sidewalks. A preliminary estimate has been submitted, and “We can reduce some of the costs, our employees can do some of the work,” Mayor John

• The possibility of removing two stop signs on East Franklin Street near the former elementary school was discussed, with the consensus being that they should be left in place so as not to create havoc with residents who are used to them.

• Huggins suggested replacing the city’s water meters with automatic meters. “We have had problems getting meters read. We have 22 businesses with meters, some of those are not manned 24 hours, 7 days a week. City employees have to make several trips to get there when the business is open, wasting valuable time.” He will pursue price quotes.

• Unanimous approval was given to go ahead with the revolving loan fund pre-application. The maximum grant is $90,000, with $30,000 coming from TIF funds.

“We would have that to loan out and it would look better on the application, we need to list an amount. The city would be reimbursed out of the TIF fund for knocking buildings down,” Huggins said.

• Kruzek asked members what

Free eagle tours begin Feb. 7 in Savanna SAVANNA – One of the most spectacular things in nature is seeing an eagle soar overhead, or water. All that and more can be seen during the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation’s annual Eagle Tours.

The free tours begin at 9 a.m.

Saturdays, Feb. 7 to March 14, at the

Lost Mound Unit of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge just north of Savanna.

“During these 2-hour tours, participants will have the opportunity to see these beautiful creatures in their natural habitat,” said Lindsay Andrews, outreach coordinator for JDCF. “In late winter, large numbers of bald eagles converge along the

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to do about reserving the Heritage Center if the person or group requesting it does not sign and return the contract, as required.

“We have had one person not give the contract back. If the contract is not returned, the day will not be reserved,” Kruzek said.

Huggins said, “We have had the center for 21 years, and never had a problem. We purchased it to save the building and provide a service to the community. We should make

it as easy as possible.”

“The council wanted us to make the contract, so we did. If someone doesn’t return the contract, what do you want us to do? That’s what I need to know,” Kruzek said.

Tallman said “If no contract is returned, then you can’t reserve the date. Make sure to get all contact information, so you can get in touch with them.”

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Winter wish list for Carroll County Transit Winter is here. Carroll County Transit gives many rides to seniors, people with disabilities and others, so we need to be prepared for whatever may happen out on the road. You in your shopping cart that can help keep CCT riders safe, comfortable, and ready for emergencies.

Here are some things we always need in the winter: Kitty litter - Great for getting vehicles unstuck.

Umbrellas - Keeping winter weather off folks and out of new hairdos.

Antibacterial wipes - For Small blankets (used is OK) - Good to have in winter. You just never know.

Paper towels - Helps keep people and stuff neat and clean.

Windshield deicer - Driving is safer when you can see.

Please drop off all donations at the Senior Center in Mount Carroll.

The folks of Carroll County have always supported our efforts and we want to thank you for your help. And remember, if you need a ride, give us a call, 815-244-0011.

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Journey through time at Starved Rock State Park and Lodge May 4 and 5 We will enjoy a lunch and matinee with a Dean Martin tribute.

Then we will check into our room and enjoy some free time swimming, in the sauna or whirlpool, or hiking. We will also tour the lodge and see 31 chainsaw sculptures. For supper we will eat in the main dining room and enjoy more free time on 15 miles of hiking trails.

On May 5, breakfast is on your own, either in the café or in the main dining room. Checkout is at 10 a.m. Lunch will be provided at 11 a.m. A narrated land tour will begin at noon featuring the Illinois Waterways Visitor Center, the Starved Rock Visitor Center, and downtown Utica. At 1 p.m., we will ride the Belle of the Rock River.

This is an old-fashioned paddle boat with a narrated cruise on the Illinois River.

Cost is $200 per person, double occupancy. This is a special trip offered by the Carroll County Senior Center in conjunction with the Whiteside County Senior Center and Polo Area Senior Center. Bev for more information. The entire amount of the trip must be paid at sign-up.

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cleaning nails; nail debriding of thick fungal nails; corn and callus reduction and smoothing; ingrown toenail removal and relief; dry, cracked skin relief/prevention; or foot massage for circulation.

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By Jim Mascal Greetings to all our readers, riders and romantics as we waltz into February, the month of Valentine’s Day. And for those of you who enjoy other whimsical holidays, February is also the month of Thank a Mailman Day (4), Random Act of Kindness Day (17), Love Your Pet Day (20), and Be Humble Day (22). day for it, so it could be all days: Be Nice to Your Dispatcher Day. We here at Carroll County Transit say the best way to celebrate this idea is to be sure to make your ride reservations and cancellations as early as possible. This gives our dispatcher more time to adjust schedules without disrupting our service.

This month, like every month, is a good time to take stock and be thankful for the good things in our lives and to give thanks to those whose kindness makes our lives better.

CCT would like to thank Jacquline Heeron, Dan Haas, and Duwayne Voss, who were regular users of CCT. On their passing, they wanted to create individual memorial funds to show their appreciation and help support CCT. The contributions of their families and friends have become We would also like to thank the West Carroll School District, which has given us use of its covered parking at its administrative center and space in its Thomson bus barn for our vehicles, which is making the winter easier for our vehicles and drivers. We are grateful.

And a big thanks to everyone who has contributed items from our winter wish list. The safety, health, and emergency supplies you have given really do help us

give better service.

Because of Valentine’s Day, February is generally thought of as a romantic time. There are many ways to celebrate romance. Some couples thought President’s Day could be a romantic holiday if they dressed up as George Washington and Abe Lincoln, then delivered speeches to each other. They were wrong.

Other couples use CCT to help spark romance. First, they make reservations for rides (as early as possible) to go grocery shopping together. They like not having to drive so they can safely gaze into each other’s eyes the whole trip.

At the store, they stroll the aisles together, romantically gathering catsup, canned biscuit dough, and those little cocktail wieners. They pack their food, careful to observe When they get home, they’re ready for a romantic evening of their favorite movie and some delicious pigs in a blanket. Enjoy the winter and be thankful!

From Carroll County Transit, your partners in romance.

You can help out the bundlers

Paper bundlers (from left) Dale Ford, Bob Michaels, Jim Rose and Wayne Derrer are hard a work. The bundlers are looking for a 40-foot roller conveyor. If you would like to donate one, or know someone who might have one, call 815-244-1800. (Provided by CCSSO)

Bookkeeper needed for Carroll County Senior Services The Carroll County Senior Services Organization needs a bookkeeper, preferably a volunteer, who is experienced with QuickBooks, payroll, preparing

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Activities at the Senior Center Recycling Senior Service earns a great deal of money each year through the efforts of those who gather newspapers and aluminum cans in their respective communities, and those who bundle the paper and haul it to the local distribution centers. We need more help with this project. The “gathering” people work just a couple of hours a month in their respective communities. The “bundlers” work at the Senior Center just about any day when they have an hour or two to spare. And the “loaders/haulers” help load and/or haul the papers to the distribution center.

Call 815-244-1800 for more information or see Keith, Allen, Dale, Bob, Lawrence, Ray, Jim, Bud, Wayne, or Norma.

Senior Center Gift Shop The Gift Shop at the Senior Center has unique gifts handmade by volunteers working throughout Carroll County. It is open from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Volunteers who can sew, crochet or knit are always needed. If you would like to help or know of someone who would, call 815-244-1800.

Bingo and third Tuesday of each month.

Players play with nickels and dimes, so make sure to bring your extra change, because sometimes there are “big” winners. On the from Pinnacle Place does the calling, and on the third Tuesday, it’s Anna Gray from Good Samaritan.

Mark your calendar and join us.

No charge. Coffee, pop and treats are provided.

Card Players The Senior Center hosts card Thursday of each month. Invite your friends and come join the fun. Bev Atherton will facilitate the group.

Participants decide which games to play. With enough participants,

if you have questions.

Pool players Pool players gather at 10 a.m. every Thursday. Do you enjoy playing pool, but have no one to play with? Do you need to sharpen your skills? If so, the Senior Center has a pool table on the lower level. No reservation is needed.

Quilters The quilters are here every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

They welcome anyone who wants to join them.

Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children The GORRC support group will meet Tuesday, Feb. 24. Free lunch, funded by the Illinois Department on Aging, will be provided at 12:30 p.m., and reservations are required at 815-244-1800 or 866-214-1959.

Seniors Around the County GRO – Great River Outreach The Great River Outreach offers a delicious meal, friendship, and good conversation at two locations. In Savanna, food is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, at the former Chestnut Park School near Poopy’s, south of town on state Route 84. In Mount Carroll, food is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Carroll United Methodist Church.

Any age is welcome. Donations are accepted but not required. Penny and food is brought to Mount Carroll. Volunteers are involved in this endeavor. Why eat alone? Consider joining the group often!

Are You Turning 65?

Turning 65 can be very confusing with all the information you receive in the mail about which Medicare D Plan to take or which supplemental to get. If you have questions, we can help you sort through the confusion. Also remember to stop at the Carroll County Court House to complete your Senior Citizens Assessment

games, such as bridge or cribbage, while others may decide to play multiple games or something different.

All above activities take place If you need instruction on playing at the Senior Center in downtown a chosen game, other participants Mount Carroll, 306 N. Main will teach you. Call 815-244-1800 Street, unless otherwise stated.

Good news about joint pain There are many ways to slow the progression of arthritis and relieve symptoms.

Wesley Speer, joint care coordinator at the Monroe (Wisconsin) Clinic, will present “The Good News about Joint Pain” at 10 a.m. Feb. 23 at the Carroll County Senior Center, 306 N. Main St., Mount Carroll.

The free seminar will cover

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general anatomy of the hip and knee joint, discuss various types of arthritis, and current treatment approaches for all arthritis.

The benefits of getting a proper diagnosis from a skilled health care provider and the long-term benefits of a consistent, low-impact exercise program also will be discussed.

CCSSO February Calendar of Events Tuesday, Feb. 3 • Crafters, 9 a.m. to noon • Bingo, 1 p.m.

• Yoga, 4 p.m.

• Foot clinic Thursday, Feb. 5 • Quilters, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

• Pool players, 10 a.m.

• Card players, 1 to 3 p.m.

• Yoga 4 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 9 • Foot clinic Tuesday, Feb. 10 • Agency meeting, 8 a.m.

• Triad meeting, 9:15 a.m.

• Nesteggers, 1 p.m.

• Yoga, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 11 • Taxes

Thursday, Feb. 12 • Quilters, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

• Pool players, 10 a.m.

• Yoga, 4 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 13 • Taxes Saturday, Feb. 14 • Lanark and Milledgeville paper pick-up, 8 to 10 a.m.

Monday, Feb. 16 • Foot clinic Tuesday, Feb. 17 • Board meeting, 9:15 a.m.

• Bingo, 1 p.m.

• Yoga, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 18 • Taxes Thursday, Feb. 19 • Quilters, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

• Pool players, 10 a.m.

• Yoga, 4 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 20 • Taxes Saturday, Feb. 21 • Chadwick paper pick-up, 8 to 10 a.m.

Monday, Feb. 23 • Joint and Pain program, 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 24 • GORRC, 12:30 p.m.

• Yoga, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 25 • Taxes Thursday, Feb. 26 • Quilters, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

• Pool players, 10 a.m.

• Yoga, 4 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 27 • Taxes

Tax-Aide volunteers practice for tax season

Tax-Aide volunteers at the Senior Center conduct trial runs on the equipment, and practice preparing tax returns. For more information on this volunteer program, or to become a volunteer intake facilitator, call District Coordinator Mary Ann Hutchison at 815-244-1405. Call 815-244-1800 to set up a time for your taxes to be done.

(Photo provided by CCSSO)

Contributions The CCSSO would like to thank the following who have made contributions to the Senior Center in January: Individuals: Jason and Claire Johns Joyce Schubert Virginia Weber Kathy Schoenhaar Wayne and Dorothy Haas Frances Williamson Gene and Carol Wright Steve Yenney Rex Angle Marcia and Les Edwards

Beginning computer class offered at HCC Highland Community College will offer “Basic Computer Training” from 9 to 11:30 a.m. April 7, 9, 14, and 16. Cost of the class is $59; call 815-235-6121 to sign up or for more information.

Following this course, an email and Internet training course will be offered.

We listen We loan WE CARE.

Jim Hartman Leslie Grim Thomas and Barb Shaw Lois Barnes Frank Losh Roger Pritchard Glenn Mummert Mary Heffelfinger Betty May David Stricker and Mary Malecha DeWayne and Mary Aude Diane Smith Virginia DeSwarte Duane Law

Business: Mount Carroll Mirror-Democrat Colony Brands Foundation Churches: Hope United Methodist Church York Community Church Memorials: Harold Anderson and Marilyn Trust (A complete listing of FY201314 donors is in the annual report. Copies are available at the Senior Center office.)

Nonagenarians birthdays for February 7 – Muriel Buck, Savanna – 92 7 – Lawrence Hiher, Savanna – 92 9 – Virginia Weber, Mount Carroll – 95 11 – Betty Harms, Mount Carroll – 94 15 – Lois Barnes, Shannon – 91

22 – Martha Canavan, Savanna – 93 23 – Kathryn Broderick, Savanna – 90 28 – Frances Williamson, Mount Carroll – 92 Happy Birthday to all of you from all of us here at the Senior Center.

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Grape Vine reader input requested The Carroll County Senior Services Organization is planning for the future, and wants to ensure that it is positioned to fully serve the needs and wants of its growing senior population.

CCSSO provides a variety of information and assistance services, activities, special programs, trips, personalized services, and transportation. It is asking for your input on what is needed for the growing 60 and older and disabled population over the next 5 years.

What is your vision for your Carroll County Senior Center?

What would you like the center to offer that is not currently offered? Do you have any suggestions for interior structural changes that could improve or expand the center’s current or future services?

Let us know your vision, from a simple desire or two, to an elaborate plan, by Feb. 27.

Send ideas to director@ccseniorcenter.org or to 306 N. Main St., Mount Carroll, IL 61053; fax them to 815-2445334; or call 815-244-1800.

The Answer: Intensity to burn more calories Can I burn a higher number of calories in only 30 minutes to lose weight?

There is a simple concept for weight loss and that is “calories in, calories out.” What this means is if your body burns more calories than you eat or drink in a day, the result should be weight loss.

It’s true that you can use a treadmill, elliptical, or bike at a slow steady pace for a longer period of time to burn a considerable amount of calories. But If you want to save time, all you have to do is shoot for a heart rate of 120 beats per minute or more by turning up the resistance of your machine, or increase the incline on the treadmill. Then you will expend

as many calories or more in 30 minutes as opposed to choosing a longer period of time with lowered resistance or incline.

Mark Klein If you need to save time, start ramping up your workouts. Do not forget to only raise your intensity a little more each workout. Trust me, it’s for the best.

The Answer to our question – Can I burn a higher number of calories in only 30 minutes to lose weight – is YES. Here’s to your health, Mark Klein

February NICAA Golden Meals menu LET’S EAT OUT – FOR CARRY OUT, CALL SAVANNA, 815-273-4875 Entrees 2 – Brat w/bun 3 – Baked ham 4 – Meatloaf 5 – Beef and noodles 9 – Salisbury steak w/gravy 10 – Baked chicken 11 – Roast pork w/gravy 12 – Lasagna

Saturday, Feb. 14 8 to 10 a.m.

South side of grocery store Chadwick: Saturday, Feb. 21 8 to 10 a.m.

Village Hall Papers will no longer be picked up in Thomson Shannon: No pick up through March

Lake Carroll: The Conference Center Shed has been torn down; the shed has been replaced with a plastic box in the same area. Please place papers in this container from now on.

Mount Carroll: Weekdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Senior Center

Board of Directors Clarence Hasz, Lanark, chairman Susan Lawler, Lake Carroll, vice chairman Russ Gies, Thomson, treasurer Jane Law, Mount Carroll, secretary Gene Barklow, Mount Carroll Joyce Schubert, Mount Carroll Mary Stevens, Shannon Donna Green, Chadwick Pam Darrow, Savanna Bev Atherton, Savanna Kathleen Folsom-Johnson, Savanna Jason Johns, Mount Carroll Shirley Fritz, Mount Carroll Executive director Nancy Gable Transportation director Jim Mascal SHAP/SHIP counselor Deb Connor Carol Young Deb Connor Karen Holm CCT dispatcher Carol Young Chauffeurs (van)

Attention caregivers Would a Caregiver Support Group be beneficial to you? The Senior Center has discussed helping those in need of a place to talk, and yes, vent a little. If a support group would be a benefit to you, call the Senior Center at 815-244-1800.

delivered Monday through Friday.

Call 815-232-8896. Sign-up is quick and easy, and meals can start within a day or two.

Milledgeville board member needed The Carroll County Senior Services Organization Board needs one volunteer from Milledgeville to join the 15-member Board of Directors, which represents all communities within Carroll County.

Board meetings are held in the morning on the third Tuesday every other month. Those interested can call 815-244-1800 and leave a name and number. A board member will contact you.

John Jirgenson Joe Unser Dennis Ganz Leo Gelwicks Lois Gelwicks Alan Palmer Robert Nolte Ken Viglietta Bookkeeper Jean Smith Maintenance Pam Cheeseman NIAAA Advisory Board Jeb Kresge Charlotte Miller NIAAA Board of Directors Bob Roiland Donna Bausman County Board liaison Gary Imel

Andrew Williamson – Prairie Advocate AWilliamson@prairieadvocate. com 815-493-2560 www.prairieadvocate.com Carroll County Senior 306 N. Main St. Mount Carroll, IL 61053 815-244-1800 866-214-1959 (toll free) Fax: 815-244-5334 director@ccseniorcenter.org www.ccseniorcenter.org Carroll County Senior Services Organization receives Title III Older Americans Act and state of Illinois general revenue funds through the Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging.

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Please, no magazines, advertising slicks, glass or plastic bottles, and steel cans.

NOTES: No paper pickup if it is raining. Phone books are welcome.

Recyclers cut off the binding and are able to use the paper. Corrugated cardboard is also accepted and taken

STATISTICS Jan. 2015 Fiscal Year 2014/2015 Paper sold: 15.98 tons Monthly total: $2183.10 Paper sold YTD: 48.04 tons Total YTD: $5,276.30 5 cent cans sold: $0.00 Cans sold: 1,721 pounds Cans sold YTD: 1,721 pounds Cans sold: $1,118.65 Cans sold YTD: $1,128.65

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23 – Barbequed chicken 24 – Mostaccoli w/meatballs 25 – Sweet and sour chicken 26 – Roast beef w/gravy 27 – Chili with meat These are just entrees. For a complete menu, call 815-244-

1800 or 866-214-1959. MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. NICAA Golden Meals program has expanded to include more home delivery routes in Shannon and rural areas surrounding it. The home delivery program is for anyone 60 or older who

CCSSO Board of Directors and staff

Paper and aluminum can pick-up schedule Lanark: Saturday, Feb. 14 8 to 10 a.m.

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Obituaries Phyllis Page

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Phyllis Page, 89, of Estes Park, Colorado, formerly of Lanark, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015. Funeral and burial were held in Estes Park Jan. 10. Visit www.allnutt.com to send a message to Phyllis’ family.

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The December 2014 graduating class of Midwest Industrial Trade School in Stockton are (seated, from left) Kyle Gripper, Kody Michael, and Jared Pickett; and (standing, from left) Dakota Murry, Andrew Drabner, Kaleb Michael, Vanessa Calhoun, and instructor Chad Eshleman. (Courtesy of Angela Pebworth)

Chadwick-Milledgeville supports facility sales tax passage in April MILLEDGEVILLE – For the third time, the ChadwickMilledgeville Board of Education approved a resolution in support of the passage of a 1 percent facility sales tax to be voted on at the April 7 consolidated election.

CUSD 399 joined the West Carroll district in its support of the previously ill-fated issue at the Jan. 20 board meeting. The Eastland board has remained neutral. The measure has failed to pass countywide in the past two elections.

Superintendent Tim Schurman said the Chadwick-Milledgeville board is committed to using the funds raised “to pay down our bond debt more quickly, which will result in a lower tax rate for all our districts residents. If we pay our debt down sooner we will be able to lower our tax rate by 48 cents, which is a tremendous savings for our local property owners.”

In a review of budget revenues and expenditures, Schurman reported that as of Dec. 31, the district has received 70.6 percent of its projected revenues, and made 62.45 percent of its projected expenditures. Revenues received are up slightly over the previous year, with expenses appearing to But Schurman said the results amount of money spent on life safety work. The education fund, which is the district’s largest fund, is at 52.09 percent of projected expenditures, and that is prior to tort salaries being deducted.

A board retreat will be held March 4. Topics to be discussed include revision of the district vision, review of the annual district survey

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2015-16 school calendar, Schurman noted that the proposed start date would be Aug. 17, and that there would be 1.5 weeks of break at Christmas. Snow days will be made up during the proposed weeklong spring break. The proposed calendar has the last student attendance day as May 19.

The board approved a resoluinitiative and passage of the educational reforms recommended in the document. Schurman reported that educational leadership organizations have collaborated to make recommendations regarding educational reforms in four areas: highly effecand adequate funding. It is hoped that the reforms recommended in this proposal will form a blue print for future legislative action.

During the administrative report, Schurman said that the teaching staff received training in writing Common Core based curriculum, writing student learning objectives, and PARCC assessment implementation.

Schurman reported that the Rev. James Meeks is the new chairman of the Illinois State Board of Education. Meeks was appointed

by Gov. Bruce Rauner and is a strong proponent of charter schools and school vouchers.

Principal Brian Maloy reported that Measures of Academic Progress assessment data has been analyzed and used to place students in remediation programs.

MAP is a computerized assessment exam that adapts to the student during the testing session.

Maloy said registration for the 2015-16 school year has begun and is going well, and the spring semester is off to a good start.

Schurman said 2 snow days, Jan. 7 and 8, will be added to the end of the year. The students’ last day of attendance is May 27, and the teachers’ last day is May 28.

The Junior High Student Council has raised enough money to purchase a new digital sign at Chadwick School, thanks to support of local businesses and civic groups.

Design plans for a new base for the Missile in front of Milledgeville School was also reviewed.

In other action, the board: Approved a seven-period schedule for the high school beginning in the 2015-16 school year.

Approved the annual May 15 and 16.

Authorized Schurman to Approved the Art Club Championships in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin on Jan. 30. About 80 students will attend.

Noted that Early Step preschool screenings for the district will take place March 5 and 6 at the First Lutheran Church in Chadwick.

Hired Cheryl Neumann and Katie Wilkinson to be junior high Quiz Bowl sponsors, and upheld student suspensions.

The board next meets at 7 p.m.

Feb. 17 in the high school library.

– Based on submitted minutes from Jody Mertz, district secretary

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Linda Ruth Randecker, 74, of Savanna, passed away on Monday, Jan. 19, 2015 at the Elizabeth Assisted Living Center in Elizabeth.

A visitation and funeral service was held Friday at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Massbach. Burial took place in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Massbach.

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George R. McCoy. 62, of Elizabeth, formerly of Savanna, passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center in

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Douglas E. Mitchell, Sr., 48, of Moline, formerly of Savanna, passed away Jan. 8, at home. There will be a memorial service at 11a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. A visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service, from 10 to 11a.m., at the funeral home.

Cremation rites will be accorded following the service.

Paramedic Paul Murphy (right) and emergency medical technician Dean Nelson receive commendations from Marilyn and John Lamoreux at the Lanark Fire Protection District trustee dinner on Jan. 10. They were part of the crew that responded to a farm accident at the Lamoreuxs’ farm in rural Lanark last year.

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honors its own as Rookies of the Year. The award LANARK – For their display of competent emergency medical skills, teamwork, and professionalism resulting in the protection of a life, two Lanark Fire Department the annual Lanark Fire Protection District trustee dinner.

Paramedic Paul Murphy and emergency medical technician Dean Nelson were awarded the LFPD Commendation Award. They were part of the crew that responded to a farm accident at the John Lamoreux farm in rural Lanark last year.

went to Tony Diehl, with 91.5 hours logged, while the most emergency medical service hours award went to Kim Sturtevant with 20 hours.

Firefighter Denny Wolbers received the award for most overall EMT Judy Weber received the award for most EMS calls with 99.

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Calendar of Events

Free Calendar items are for non-

NI Grazing Conference

January 30

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Pearl City FFA Pork Chop Dinner

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February 9

Every Monday

Palisades Art League Meets

AA in Savanna

Sign Up Now Billy Elliot reservations

Every Tuesday

January 31

Carroll County Fair Board

Free Community Breakfast

February 10

Euchre in Forreston

Camera club meets

February 1

Thursdays Now thru February 12

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Mercy Hospice offers Grief Support Group

Free Community Breakfast

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Hug somebody–with a shawl

Hot Spot has Free Clothes

Now thru March 28

Jan. 27 - Feb. 4, 18 Conservation Cropping Seminars

February 2 Friendship Quilters

February 7

February 11 Savanna Lions Club meetings

PC 4-H Taco Bar

February 3 February 12

Food pantry

Hey Songwriters!

Every Friday Night Euchre at the Savanna Moose Lodge

January 29 RFCC Cabin Fever Ladies Night

information.

Al-Anon/Alateen Group

February 4

February 8

Pancakes at St. John’s

Sauk Valley Bridal Fair Blood Drive at Milledgeville HS

Every Monday Mount Carroll

Every Tuesday Pearl City

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS

By Craig Lang Prairie Advocate Sports

Varsity girls basketball scores

Jan. 19 Fulton 45, Morrison 44 Prophetstown 34, Erie 27 Amboy 52, Princeton 35 Spring Valley Hall 54, Bureau Valley 43 Dakota 60, Rockford Guilford 54 Jan. 20 Pearl City 48, Le-Win 26 Eastland 67, Milledgeville 30 East Dubuque 78, West Carroll 42 AFC 65, Polo 25 Freeport Aquin 56, Forreston 29 Rock Falls 55, Dixon 50 (2OT) Machesney Park Harlem 59, Freeport 35 Erie 46, Orion 41 Mendota 56, Oregon 28 Jan. 21 Eastland 45, Pearl City 35 Prophetstown 43, Morrison 27 Bureau Valley 48, Sterling Newman 34 AFC 71, South Beloit 39 Amboy 51, Peru St. Bede 24 Jan. 22 Erie 36, Morrison 29 Prophetstown 55, Rockridge 42 Sherrard 66, Riverdale 17 Kewanee 52, Bureau Valley 34 Jan. 23 Pearl City 49, Scales Mound/River Ridge 35 Eastland 59, East Dubuque 47 AFC 69, Milledgeville 31 Freeport Aquin 53, Le-Win 31 Winnebago 60, Oregon 40 Byron 56, Rockford Lutheran 34 Jan. 24 Sherrard 46, Fulton 36 Morris 47, Sterling 43

Varsity girls basketball schedule

Jan. 28 Amboy at Polo AFC at Forreston Jan. 29 Eastland at Galena Freeport Aquin at Milledgeville West Carroll at Pearl City Rockridge at Morrison

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Jan. 22 Eastland 60, Pearl City 56 (OT) Freeport Aquin 60, Milledgeville 26 Forreston 60, AFC 57 Dakota 42, Orangeville 24 Riverdale 52, Erie 35 Winnebago 54, Oregon 38 Jan. 23 Morrison 52, Orion 42 Sterling Newman 53, Princeton 47 Rockford Boylan 54, Freeport 52 Riverdale 53, Prophetstown 51 Bureau Valley 67, Amboy 41 Jan 24 Le-Win 39, Eastland 35 Stockton 57, West Carroll 36 Polo 47, Milledgeville 35 Forreston 60, Amboy 13 Morrison 49, Mercer Co. 36 Freeport 55, Belvidere 46 AFC 74, Freeport Aquin 68 Scales Mound 40, Warren 37 Kewanee 67, Bureau Valley 65 Fulton 66, Erie 48 Durand 36, Dakota 33 Winnebago 53, Mendota 49 Dixon 49, Byron 44 Morris 66, Sterling 56 Cuba City 57, East Dubuque 34 Oregon 52, Stillman Valley 35

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Pearl City’s Tyra Clark dribbles past Scales Mound/River Ridge’s Kourtney Speer during Friday night’s game in Pearl City. Clark scored 12 points in the Lady Wolves’ 49-35 win. (PA photo/Craig Lang) Feb. 2 Milledgeville at Eastland Feb. 3 Erie at Morrison DeKalb at Sterling

Jan. 30 Le-Win at Pearl City Wrestling results River Ridge at Galena Jan. 21 Eastland at West Carroll Sterling 42, Rock Falls 21 Fulton at Morrison Jan. 22 Forreston at Freeport Aquin Fulton 68, Polo 9 AFC at Polo Erie/Prophetstown 62, Amboy 9 Geneseo at Sterling Erie/Prophetstown 70, Peru St. Freeport at Rockford Auburn Bede 12 Jan. 31 Dixon 63, Rockford Lutheran 12 Eastland at River Ridge Jan. 24 West Carroll at Fulton Shoot- Clinton, Iowa Lueders Invitaout tional Freeport at Rockford Jefferson 1. Dubuque Hempstead 219.5

2. Milton 196.5 3. Davenport Assumption 190 4. Western Dubuque 149 5. Clinton 138 6. Linn-Mar 117.5 7. (tie) Mt. Vernon 112 7. (tie) Camanche 112 9. Le-Win 99 10. Central Clinton 77 11. Morrison 73 12. (tie) Muscatine 71 12. (tie) Wilton 71 15. West Carroll 20 16. Davenport Central 18 17. (tie) Davenport North 11 17. (tie) Dubuque Senior 11 19. Cedar Rapids Washington 9 20. Clinton JV 7

The Wolves’ Cody Kluck puts up a shot during Thursday night’s game in Lanark. Kluck scored 13 points in Pearl City’s 4-point loss to Eastland. (PA photo/Craig Lang)

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NorthAmerican Youth Sports has announced that it will have its annual spring youth basketball tournament in Rockford at Boylan Catholic High School on March 27-29. This tournament will feature 12 different brackets. girls, sixth grade boys and girls, seventh grade boys and girls, eighth grade boys and girls, ninth and tenth grade boys and girls, eleventh and

twelfth grade boys and girls. All grades are based on the grade in which a student is currently enrolled for the 2104-2015 school year.

There is an entry fee which guarantees each team a minimum of three games. There will be awards presented in each bracket. The entry deadline is March 6. For additional information or an entry form, please call 1-866-352-5915, tournament director Mike Winters at 815-9785657 or go to the NAYS website at www.northamericanyouthsports. org.

Three cheers for Pearl City grad

By TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate TKocal@prairieadvocate.com ORLANDO, Florida — Melissa Bull, a 2010 graduate of Pearl City career with her third Division 1 national championship as a member of the Morehead State University All-Girl Cheerleading Team.

The college National Cheer of Sports on Jan. 17.

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“She’ll be there until May. Melissa graduated with a double major in Spanish and business administration. Being bilingual, she has been assigned to work at the front desk at one of the resorts.

“Melissa cheered competitively with Pierce Athletics in Freeport for many years. That’s how she got started,” her dad said. “This is pretty exciting.”

Bull graduated from the More-

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During her cheer career, she was a member of national championship teams in 2011, 2014, and this year. in 2012 and second in 2013.

Last year, she was selected for Team USA All-Girl Cheerleading and helped the American team win a gold medal at the World Cheerleading Championships.

Melissa’s mother, Molly Watson, lives in Princeton, and her brother, Evan, is a senior at Pearl City High School.

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Eastland committee says no to open enrollment LANARK – A staff member at Eastland schools requested Jan. 21 that the Eastland Board of Education adopt an open enrollment policy for district employees residing outside of district boundaries. The request proposed policy revisions presented to the board for consideration.

In a survey of 30 districts in the northwest region presented to the Policy committee, 12 have policies allowing employees who reside outside of district boundaries to enroll their children tuition-free; 18 do not allow open enrollment for employees.

The committee is recommending that Eastland not allow open enrollment. Reasons given were a feeling that it would not be fair to taxpayers residing in the district who support the school system, and because state aid per student for Eastland would be much smaller than the actual costs for educating the students. There is also the desire to see more employees move into the district if possible.

The Policy committee also recommended that the board codify a policy regarding extra-curricular events or practices on days when school is not in session due to inclement weather.

The board also reviewed policy recommendations from the Policy Reference Education Subscription Service of the Illinois Association of School Boards. Superintendent Mark Hansen highlighted a few of the more

School Code now requires that the e-mail addresses of board members provided on the district’s website be linked, or that all board members be assigned access to one, central board member e-mail account. The purpose is to ensure that communications from the public are available to all board members. the process and timeline for evaluation and revision of a new 3-year strategic plan. Members agreed that the appropriate time to begin the process would be after the election of the new Board of Education in April. Tentative plans are to start the process in May with a goal of completing the plan by fall.

Senior/Junior High School Principal Monica Burkholder asked for two members to serve on the Joint Co-op Review committee that will be meeting with Pearl City to review cooperative agreements for football.

She also said that South Beloit will be leaving the NUIC Conference effective in 2016-17, and that two schools –Amboy and Morrison – have petitioned to join the conference.

Hansen recognized the work of Elementary Principal Darcie County Pre-School Consortium and acknowledged the increasing mandates, regulations and compliance issues coming from the state.

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The board approved a motion to solicit quotes/bids for technology upgrades for 2015-16. Technology Director Eric Haan demonstrated the Amplify tablets that will be leased and distributed to students in grades K-6 starting next year. He also shared a tentative budget for 2015-16 that showed operational costs for district technology services will not increase as a result of the upgrades.

The new devices will work with the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College Career assessments that the state is implementing this year as part of the Common Core curriculum.

Hasan added that the computer lab at EES will be dismantled, as it will no longer be needed. This will free up an additional classroom.

The board approved adding summer school/credit recovery The courses will be for students who have failed two quarters of math or reading, students whose Measures of Academic Progress scores fall below the 16th national percentile rank. MAP creates a per-

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The goal is to build on the success of the program started in 2014 for students in grades 7-12.

The program will be scheduled for 4 weeks, and transportation will be provided. They also approved the 2015-16 Eastland High School Curriculum Guide.

Hansen presented quotes and bids for summer facility improvement projects. The board approved quotes

Lanark; replace interior doors in and recondition student lockers in Shannon; paint entrance awnings in Shannon; and install two electrical outlets on the north wall of the old gym in Shannon. Total cost of the approved projects will be $40,985.

The second quarter budget review by Hansen showed that expenditure projections for the year are on track. Revenues from state sources are well behind schedule compared to recent years. Given the lapse of the income tax increase in January, Hansen projected that the Education and Transportation fund could run payments are not received by July.

He emphasized that these

would be additional reductions in state funds that are already prorated at 82 percent of the statutory amount.

Overall, he explained that the district continues to operate within its means and that fund balances are healthy in all operating funds.

Hansen shared plans for communicating with staff, parents and the public about Illinois Association of School Administrators’ Vision 20/20 for public education.

Plans include articles published in newspapers and social media, presentations to local groups, radio spots, and staff meetings.

The board approved the assignment of Brandon Bull as assistant spring play director for 2015; approved the reassignment of Rachel Todd from her current position as elementary art/keyboarding teacher to full-time art teacher for grades 7-12, of Mindy Hayden from her current position as fourth-grade self-contained teacher to kindergarten teacher, and Erin Paulsen from her current position as .5 media specialist/.5 social studies teacher to full-time media specialist, all three for the 2015-16 school year.

The board also approved posting vacancies for an elementary art and keyboarding teacher, a .5 high school computers teacher/.5 high school social studies teacher, and a full-time 4th grade self-contained teacher for 2015-16; and for substitute bus drivers.

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Odell presents ‘The Stops of Jesus’

Girls were not spared from being among hired help YESTERDAYS

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The Rev. Gary Lawler of St. Anne’s Episcopal Church in Morrison will present “The Stops of Jesus “ at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday in the Program Room at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St. in Morrison. Lawler will share his thoughts and impressions of Jerusalem and the Mideast in a talk and slide presentation. Offered by the Odell Public Library Friends, the evening is the first of the free Life-Long Learning Series. (Photo provided)

Updates to online Farm Bill toolbox URBANA – As the Farm Bill decision deadline looms large, farmers and landowners are encouraged to check out recent updates to the online Farm Bill Toolbox that may help their decision-making go more smoothly. “After listening to a lot of people who have used the website, we decided to make some changes that will help users through the decision-making process,� said Jonathan Coppess, University of Illinois clinical assistant professor of law and policy.

The site has been redesigned so that it is easier to navigate; a resource tool bar has been added in the program decision steps; lists have been created of farmdoc daily articles that are relevant to each decision step; and there is a new

section with answers to frequently asked questions. “The site includes dates and online registration for 14 free seminars that will be held across Illinois over the next few weeks and an archive of the webinars we offered this past fall,� Coppess said. “We’ll also be hosting another webinar series that will cover each of the decisions, updated analysis on the programs, and expected payments. Information about how people can attend those webinars will be added to the site.�

Go to farmbilltoolbox.farmdoc.illinois.edu/ or type “Farm Bill Toolbox� into any search engine.

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The wage of the day was not much by today’s standards. A dollar a day was common and, if you were a hired man at some farms, it might also include room and board.

Hired help was not just for the boys. Sometimes the girls would hire out as well. Many a farm had hired girls or house girls, and that’s just what they did. They helped the lady of the house complete all of her tasks. Most of them were live-in girls with a room over the kitchen and a back stairway to get there.

Most of the accommodations for hired help were not fancy by any stretch of the imagination. They were very simple most times, with a warm dry room being wonderful.

Sometimes the boys had it harder with their living arrangements, as a bed in the barn loft as their dry spot to sleep. And sleep was all it was for, a place for your weary body to rest after a long day of work.

A nice warm shower was never heard of for the hired help. Most of the time you washed up well every day at the water pump or wash stand, but a Saturday evening bath in the summer kitchen was about as good as it got. And you may have had two sets of clothes and maybe your Sunday going-to-meeting clothes.

Monday morning was wash day and you best have your clothes ready or

you might have to wear them for 2 weeks without being washed.

Many of the boys and girls who ventured out into the world may have sent most of their money back home to help support the family they left behind. With no retirement or 401K, no medical or dental insurance, most didn’t make a ton of money. But if you had room and board, you had more than some did because you didn’t have any place to go to spend it.

My mother was the oldest of her siblings and did get to work in a couple households as a young ent family as a nanny, as the lady of the household had health issues.

She helped care for the three small boys the couple had, and was quick to make mention of it in later years as one of the boys became a U.S. senator in Illinois. She would always talk about how she used to change his diapers when he was a baby.

So no matter how you look at it, life in the old days was hard work! And whether you were a child growing up and living it, or heard your grandparents talk about it, just think about what they did to help the family to live and carry on.

Sometimes the father would die suddenly of an unexpected illness or accident, and that almost always meant the older boys would

a widow with a house full of kids, but widowers didn’t have near as much children. And sometimes you heard of a widow and widower, both with a bunch of kids joining two households into a small army of children.

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Church every Sunday? Well, for us, yes Dad’s. The men gave Dad a helping hand with putting sheet metal on the ceiling of the shop where the services are to be held. Each family takes a turn hosting church at their house. Most people have a basement or shop big enough for everyone to

By Gloria Yoder Many hands make work light has become a reality today at Mom’s house. With hosting services at their house on Sunday, there’s lots of cleaning and organizing to be done.

In our community the church ladies and girls have a work day of scrubbing and cleaning at the home where church services are to be held next.

Today was Mom’s turn. With 25 ladies it didn’t take long to have windows sparkling and ceilings and walls free of spiderwebs and dust. It’s always interesting to see what we’ll have for lunch on these cleaning days. We take turns preparing a hot dish while the rest of the ladies bring a salad or dessert of their choice. Today we had a smorgasbord of mouthwatering items to choose from.

On Monday evening we, along with several church families, including my married brothers and their families, gathered at Mom and

have enough space, we each take our turn at the school house during summer vacation.

Talking about church reminds me of a question a reader asked via mail and suggested that I respond in a letter. The question was as follows: Why do the Amish have church only every other Sunday?

Good question, to be honest, I don’t know exactly where that practice originated. Yes, there are Amish churches who gather only every other week, but in our community, we have Sunday school on the in-between Sundays.

Sunday school consists of singing, a brief devotional by one of the men, followed by a chapter study.

The children are divided into several age groups for their classes. After their lessons are completed they return to the remaining congregation, where we sing several songs and have a closing prayer.

If you ever happen to be in the area, you’re welcome to join us and see what it’s like for yourself. I’d be more than happy to meet you and have you here.

The couple hosting the services also serves lunch on the Sundays we

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COINS TO BE SOLD AT 9 AM: 1854 ONE DOLLAR GOLD, MORGAN & PEACE DOLLARS, 3 CENT SILVER, HALF DIME, NAZI COINS, 1858 FLYING EAGLE CENT, 1913 BUFFALO NICKEL (TYPE 1), ROMAN COIN, INDIAN HEAD CENTS FROM 1859 & 1872 PLUS MORE HOUSEHOLD & MISC: LADIES & MENS WATCHES - 1 ROLEX, 10K RING, EXERCISE EQUIP, SINGER PORTABLE SEWING MACHINE, SMALL APPLIANCES, GLASSWARE - SOME COLLECTIBLE INC DEPRESSION, COOKBOOKS, POTS & PANS, RECORDS, PRECIOUS MOMENTS, PARK LANE JEWELRY, FISHING, ARMY HANDBOOKS & FIELD MANUALS, CAROUSEL HORSE COLLECTION, INDIAN ITEMS, SPOOL CABINET, ELECTRONIC EQUIP, KEYBOARD, UMBRELLA STAND, LOTS OF MISC, LARGE AUCTION NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACC. OR ITEMS AFTER SOLD. TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK. AUCT. WALLY KILKER, LIC. 440.000474 - PH. 815-938-2185 OR Cell 815-275-6178

have church. In manyAmish churches the noon meal consists of peanut butter sandwiches with ham and cheese along with home-canned red beets and pickles. Cookies, tea and coffee are also served. Generally, the cookies are baked by friends or neighbors, which gives the hostess a nice lift.

The church peanut butter spread is one of my favorite items served.

It’s both creamy and delicious. It also makes one of the most delicious dips for apples or bananas. In fact, I prefer using it above frosting for cookies or bars. I’ve always liked this type of peanut butter. Recently I found another similar recipe that makes it even more creamy, less sticky and easier to spread! I’m eager to share it with you, you’ll be sure to like it!

While we meet in one another’s homes for services there are other Amish groups who have a church house. No two Amish groups are exactly the same. Interesting that there is a huge variety in the Amish way of life, many more than I could count.

I have personally read very few

books about the Amish. In fact the details contained in the ones I have

from our way of life. We see value in and appreciate the simplicity of a more laid back lifestyle.

While we dress plainly, and drive horse and buggy, we do not believe that is what will take us to heaven. Rather, redemption is found STATE OF ILLINOIS only through Jesus Christ when we IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF recognize and repent our sinful state THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL and look to him for forgiveness. He CIRCUIT in return gives us a heart of joy and COUNTY OF CARROLL peace. With him life is worth living. CITY OF LANARK, ILLINOIS, a municipal corporation, Plaintiff, Amish Maple Peanut vs.

Butter Church Spread MARSHA McKIBBEN, JOHN 2-1/2 cups peanut butter McKIBBEN, DEUTSCHE BANK 3-1/2 cups marshmallow NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, cream RENEE DOOLITTLE, NON2 cups white corn syrup 1 tablespoon softened butter RECORD CLAIMANTS and 3/4 teaspoon vanilla or maple UNKNOWN OWNERS, flavoring Defendants.

Hot water NO. 2015-MR-2 Mix all together.

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TERMS: CASH OR CHECK. MUST HAVE PHOTO ID TO REGISTER Jim Calhoun, Auctioneer (815) 244-9660 IL Lic. 440000333 Commonly known as 217 For Full Listing & Pictures www.calhounauction.com S. School Street Tax Code #06-000-863-00 CALHOUN AUCTION • CALHOUN AUCTION • CALHOUN AUCTION for a money judgment, and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is still pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Defendants, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN OWNERS, file your answer to the Complaint for Repair, Enclosure or Demolition filed herein or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of Carroll County, held in the Courthouse in the City of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, on or before the 9th day of March, 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and an Order entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint for Repair, Enclosure or Demolition.

Call 815-493-2620 or Toll Free 800-852-0648 DATED: January 20, 2015 for more information or to place an order.

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The Amish Cook has been publishing weekly since 1991. The column’s creator and editor is Kevin Williams. Go to www.amish365. com/about to learn more about the column.

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