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No peace for some Lanark neighbors Residents speak to council about noise, language concerns

By LYNNETTE FORTH Prairie Advocate LANARK — Residents on East Pearl Street are asking the City Council to do something about their noisy neighbors.

Julia Guerrero and her neighbors say they don’t feel comfortable in their own yards and cannot enjoy life because of the neighbors’ foul language, loud cars, and loose dogs.

“We have lived here for over 10 years, and I had always been happy to come home,” Guerrero said. “About a year ago, it started to be not so happy. There are some people in our

neighborhood that have produced a lot of noise, lots of profanity, revving engines, and loose dogs. My kids can’t sleep. It’s a real issue.”

Guerrero said several people have tried talking to the neighbors, to no avail. “The Lanark Police have been helpful issuing citations and encouraged us to document the situations. We are at the end of our ropes,” she said.

Guerrero and other neighbors brought their complaints to the council’s Feb. 3 meeting.

City Attorney Ed Mitchell said he is aware of a dog problem. “I know Chief Matt Magill has issued been paid. We have issued a formal complaint to the offenders.”

Magill said, “One resident was just cited for squealing tires. Some

people learn by citation, some don’t.

That is what we’re up against.”

Ken and Ann Viglietta live down the block from Guerrero.

“It has been going on for a year now,” Ken Viglietta said. “Matt has worked faithfully with us. Results are just not coming. Nobody wants them banished. Could we have a little more aggressive approach?”

Magill said police need to be are happening, not after the fact.

“You need to remember that you want them to be normal. They feel that they are normal,” he said.

“Everyone has their own way of life.

You can’t discriminate against people with a different sense of normal. We (police) are limited in that way, too.”

George Stephens said he has lived across the street from the

problem neighbors for 4 months.

“The time I have lived there, they have toned down a lot. Let me have some time to calm him down,” Stephens said. “Their dog isn’t the one that barks. If you give me 2 weeks, I will work with them.”

Ann Viglietta and Guerrero said they are afraid of the dogs.

“That’s what’s most frustrating, is my kids like to play outside, and I don’t allow them to play out front anymore,” Guerrero said. “This has taken all of the joy out of my coming home.”

“The dogs are so vicioussounding. We have a dog, and she does not bark,” Ann Viglietta added. said not to expect immediate results from police and legal action.

“This isn’t going to happen fast. The legal system has a speed

Carroll Housing Authority gets $96,479 for upgrades

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units, Executive Director Ed Bochniak said. That should take about $50,000.

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The Whiteside County Housing Authority plans to use its $429,320 allotment to repair the roofs of 12 buildings at its Coloma Homes

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The JoDaviess County Housing Authority will get $103,371; the Freeport Housing Authority will get $668,294, the release said.

come through the court room, and we need to be at court. That makes the complaints real. You may be asked to testify. There should be — hopefully — a ruling handed down to make it court enforceable. That’s what I’m hoping for. I share your frustration.”

Alderwoman Lara Tallman agreed.

“I do sympathize with you and especially with kids involved,” she said. “Thank you for coming in, and especially for giving people a chance. We have all been given chances at some point.”

Mayor John Huggins promised his support.

“You have my word that I will be there in court. Until then, we will do what we can,” he said.

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The money, distributed annually, is used to make major large-scale improvements to public housing units, such as roof, plumbing or electrical repairs or energy upgrades, according to a news release from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.

It’s part of nearly $116 million awarded to 3,100 public housing authorities statewide, the release said.

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The old farm dog 99th birthday celebrated by Morrison’s Mr. Nice

By MARC GRAVERT Most of you may have a dog or two running around the house or farm, but the reason why probably is different than in days past.

I would say the biggest reason people have dogs today is for companionship and just being a dog, no major plan, other than to welcome you home at night after a hard day at work. I’m also not saying back in the day that there were not dogs kept for this also, but I think in general, most dogs had a job.

Probably one of the most recognized dogs might be the dalmatian from the iconic Budweiser commercials, and these dogs even had a purpose that some people may not know about. Dalmatians were bred as coach dogs for centuries. They would ride along in the fancy coaches of the day. When they would reach their destination, the dog would lie under the coach to protect it from would-be thieves.

There are many different breeds of dog with different purposes, from livestock working dogs to sporting dogs and guard dogs. Back then, they were all here for a reason; they had jobs to do. Even rat terriers had a very important job – they were very good at rat control, and rats were a very bad problem in the old days.

Even on the farm, most dogs held the position of friend, rodent patrol, guard dog and sometimes bers the dog they grew up with, whether it was a special working dog or just a lazy old porch puppy that liked to lay under the front porch on the old farmstead. But most of the time, if the dog barked at whoever came in the driveway or just passed by on the road, most were doing their job in the eyes of their owner.

It didn’t matter if your dog was a big old cuddle bug; if strangers saw a big dog barking as they drove by or drove in, it made them think twice about doing anything they shouldn’t be. I have known a good many dogs that looked the part as the mean-looking farm guard dog, but once you got to know them, you for a burglar!

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dog got up in years, we would then get a young dog or pup. It seemed to keep the old dog more active in their golden years. And I know it worked because our dogs seemed to live long lives, for the most part. Our dogs generally live into their teen years, and mostly a very healthy life at that.

We had all kinds of dogs, from large dogs and a few smaller dogs, but Dad liked bigger dogs mostly for the protection aspect of it. My dad used to say, “A man’s given one good dog in his life,” and the rest were just gravy.

My father used to tell us kids about the dog he had in Iowa. Dad used to feed lots of cattle, and that dog would guard the gates on several yards as he was feeding them. That dog would never let any cattle get out of a yard. Dad said it saved him lots of time getting up and down on a tractor opening up gates. He said she did have one vice that ended up

Mandy was that one-of-a kind, once-in-a-lifetime farm dog. (PA photo/Marc Gravert) being her demise. She liked to chase cars on the road, and one day, ended up chasing one last car.

Almost 9 years ago I lost my best dog ever. Mandy was her name, and she was a German shepherd and blue heeler cross. Most of my friends and neighbor remembered her. She had a bad habit of nipping at the heels of anyone who came in the yard. Not bad, just get-yourattention kind of nip. But she made up for any faults she had by the amount of help she offered around the farm. She loved to help work hogs, and I have seen few dogs that could stop a 500-pound sow as easily as she could.

At weaning time or castrating baby pigs, she was priceless. She

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County food pantries receive Harvest for All yields CCFB Young Leaders come through again

By TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate TKocal@prairieadvocate.com

Welch, Carroll County Farm Bureau manager.

MOUNT CARROLL – Tough times have put a strain on area food pantries. But the Carroll County Farm Bureau Young Leaders relieved some of that tension with its annual Harvest for All donation of nearly

had was 3 years ago, when corn was -

Coulthard at Eastland Feed and Grain in Shannon matched what ADM paid. “It’s a great program. It’s so much of corn rather than write out a check for $400. It all comes out of the same place,

Jeremy Flikkema is chairman of the CCFB Young Leaders organization. “We had enough foresight to

Young Leaders Carroll County program. “The American Farm Bureau started the Harvest for All program tered it down to state and county Carroll County has won the award

Many learned to stay clear of horses YESTERDAYS

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When we sold feeder pigs, Mandy would move the pigs down the alleyway to the trailer; she just loved to move pigs. She was also pretty good at watching the cattle yard gate as you took hay in the yard or were hauling manure. It didn’t matter what I did, she was with me. Even doing tractor just hoping we could go do something.

Mandy would ride the tractor all day long, and when I stopped for a drink of water, she got

from the platform after them, and I was always afraid I would run her over. So I made her wait jump off.

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among 22 counties. That’s a good for our county. Even if we could

“I just read that a four-county collection in western Illinois for “The food pantries love getting toot our horn a little, we raised over

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Carroll County farm families.

The money was split among all county food pantries; each got more than $5,300, said Chastity

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“The money donated from the generosity of Carroll County farmsaid. “We considered the Bushels for would match the dollars raised. But we would have to give a portion of the funds to a Quad Cities food

really need the help. We also found out that the Thomson-Fulton food agriculture related items, like eggs and hams at Easter, turkeys at Thanksgiving and Christmas, and milk. Our donation goes full circle. “That’s what small communi-

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Farm Bureau at a glance

By Chastity Welch Carroll County Manager

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remember a time when we had so many registrations so quickly. There are also seven spots left on the Ireland trip. Last week, we met to discuss future trips and have come up with an exciting lineup for 2016.

Ladies, we are now taking reservations for the Women in Agriculture conference we sponsor with other northwestern county Farm Bureaus. The conference will want to miss. Each year the attendance grows with over 200 attending and Hotel with an optional March last year!

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The Lanark Public Library, in keeping with its ongoing theme, Branching Out to Serve the Community, is pleased to announce that the Eastland Junior/Senior High School art collection for February is on display.

Artists featured this month are Lilly Kindberg, Erica Dambman, John Martz, Rae Anna Stover, Stella Kim and Sam Johnson. The selections for this month feature an eclectic mix of acrylic, pastel, ink, pencil and mixed media.

It is wonderful to see our proud students bringing their parents and grandparents into the new Municipal Building/Library Complex to show off their art work. Each month, Eastland art instructor Jean Matheson chooses six pieces of work to be displayed at the library.

Please stop by during library hours from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; noon to 7:30 p.m. Thursday; and 10 a.m. to collection. Stop in soon and view the work of these talented students.

PA Poll: Snow removal gets 95 percent approval In the Feb. 4 poll at www. prairieadvocate.com, readers were asked to rate state and local snow removal efforts after the Jan. 31-Feb. 1 blizzard.

How did snow removal crews handle the 12 to 14 inches of snow that fell on and drifted over area roads?

37 percent: Overall, great!

26 percent: State and county highways, OK. 10 percent: In town, OK. 22 percent: Overall, not bad.

5 percent: Overall, just awful.

Overall, readers thought the road crews did pretty darned well. Of 126 who took the poll, 120 ranked their efforts between great and not bad. Only six said they did just awful.

With spring just 30 days away, let’s hope we won’t need to pose this question again until next winter.

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Savanna water bills going up $10 a month

By MICHAEL MILLER For Prairie Advocate SAVANNA — Water bills are going up $10 a month, effective immediately.

The City Council passed the increase, which will be applied to the water/sewer reserve and replacement fund, at its Feb. 10 meeting.

Bill Robinson, chairman of the contracts and lease/collective bar-

gaining committee, told the council that negotiations with the public works department would continue with a meeting Feb. 27.

The council also OK’d a settlement with the Regional Transportation Authority.

Also at the meeting, the council approved: The final payment of $126,510.50 to Ferguson Waterworks for Savanna’s water meter

replacement project.

Requests from Savanna Fire Department, one for a $500 kitchen hood and the other for a back door at a cost not to exceed $2,700.

A request from the Service Club for $418 for its Adopt a Pot will be installed along Main Street to help beautify the city.

Members also learned that: Six of the seven properties

FEMA acquisition will close Feb. 17; the other will close in March, Mayor Tony McCombie said.

The Rural Community Economic Development Conference will be held March 5 and 6 in Peoria; McCombie will attend.

The annual Tri County Economic Development Alliance dinner meeting will be held March 19 in Woodbine. Tickets will be $30, or

$220 for a table.

Flags are not placed on Main Street after the Christmas lights are taken down because of the wear and tear that the winter weather has on them. Typically, they are placed for Memorial Day. This came in response to a citizen’s concern; the citizen would like the council to reconsider putting them up after Christmas lights are removed, McCombie said.

SENATE WEEK IN REVIEW Feb. 9-13, 2015

By State Sen. Tim Bivins, 45th District

Executive order: ‘Fair share’ dues targeted

On Feb. 9, Rauner signed an executive order preventing public employee unions from collecting “fair share” dues from certain employees.

Calling them “unfair share” dues, Rauner said 6,500 state employees have opted out of the union but still

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner signed two executive orders last week, and will lay out a more detailed plan on how to start solvaddress today.

Executive order: Commission to study criminal justice system

Saying Illinois is in “desperate need of criminal justice reform,” Rauner issued an executive order Feb. 11 creating the Illinois State Commission on Criminal Justice and Sentencing Reform to study issues such as incarceration time, early release, prison alternatives and community supervision. Rauner said the thorough examination of the system will be used to develop strategies to improve public safety and reduce recidivism and prison overcrowding.

Illinois has one of the most crowded prison systems in the country, and the state’s recidivism rate is dangerously high. The Department of Corrections is operating at 150 percent of capacity, while 48 percent of adult inmates and 54 percent of juvenile inmates are returned to the system within 3 years of release.

certain union activities.

The executive order allows state employees who wish not to support government unions’ activities to stop paying the forced fees. It has no impact on those employees who wish to remain paying members of the union and fund union activities out of their paychecks.

The governor said 29 other states have laws that prohibit government entities from forcing public labor organizations.

Rauner has hired a legal team to seek a declaratory judgment in federal court to rule on the constitutionality of fair share dues. Rauner points to a previous Supreme Court ruling on a fair share case, which found the Illinois Public Labor RelationsAct violated the First Amendment by forcing certain state home health care workers to involuntarily pay fees to a labor union despite opting out of the union.

In the interim, the governor ordered fair share dues from the paychecks of the more than 6,500 employees to be put into an account and held until the courts issue their rulings. Rauner said that money would be returned to those employees if the courts support the executive order.

Budget preview: Funding for schools

While Illinois residents wait to hear what Rauner will propose during the state’s chief executive says he is programs can be fully funded.

During his State of the State address, Rauner told lawmakers he wants to increase funding for early childhood and K-12 education. The current budget, passed by Democrat lawmakers and signed by former Gov. Pat Quinn, currently “prorates” funding for schools, meaning they receive only 89 percent of the funding they are supposed to receive from the state.

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Money for court reporters reaching a breaking point

Besides immediate budget concerns for prisons and daycare programs, Illinois could soon run out of money for the state’s court reporters. The Rauner administration said the state program faces a

budget gap of more than $14 million, and funds will be exhausted by the end of March. The Rauner administration says it is working with lawmakers to identify a solution to these revenue shortfalls.

Many state programs are running short of money prematurely, because the Democrat leaders passed a budget that failed to account for the January 2015 phase-out of their 2011 tax hike. This was exacerbated

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Breeding a better basset hound in Mount Carroll

By TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate TKocal@prairieadocate.com MOUNT CARROLL – They say it’s a dog’s life. It is for Dondi Polzin of Mount Carroll.

Polzin raises basset hounds under the name Stud Hound Bassets, and has plans for another dog-based business in Mount Carroll. She is serious about breeding good old-fashioned bassets, and homes.

Originally from the Elgin area, Polzin came to Savanna as a horse trainer in 2005. In 2010, when her mother was diagnosed with lung cancer, she rented a farm from one of her former horse-training customers to be closer to her parents, Don and Lil Polzin, who lived in Lanark.

Six months after her mom died in 2011, her dad was diagnosed with bone cancer. She sold all but two of her 23 horses and moved to Lanark to be with him. He died in June.

“It was rough these past few years,” Polzin said. “Cancer is a devastating disease. It’s a big problem in dogs, too.” when she was 17, and had him for 15 years.

“He had every problem a basset hound could have — bad odor, drooling, a bad back, bad joints, allergies, crooked legs, and not the best temperament. When he passed away, I thought, ‘What did the breeders do to this dog to make him like this?’”

She began raising basset hounds in 2007 as a hobby, and discovered that they are not the dog they were

LEFT: Dondi Polzin (left) with Troy Boy, and her daughter, Eden Hall, holding Sea Biscuit, Troy’s father. Visit Polzin’s Stud Hound Bassets on Facebook. RIGHT: Momma Mollie with her new litter, born Friday. (PA photos/Tom Kocal) meant to be. Originally from France, the basset hound was once considered a superb hunter.

“Bassets have the second-best nose, after bloodhounds. They should be short, close to the ground, and be able to track for miles, forever and ever, and not have any issues.

They shouldn’t be overweight or broken down.”

She also discovered that some professional breeders were raising bassets “to look cute, more penguin-type legs. They can’t run for more than half a block without stopping to rest. ...”

Line breeding was destroying a once-noble breed, she said.

“Line breeding is like cloning.

It’s not natural. Something is going to go wrong. That’s where the temperament problems come from, as well as all the others.”

She started seeking out lines that were not registered, older lines that still were true to the breed.

“My dogs have amazing noses; round, clear eyes, not droopy, sagging eye lids; low drool; no odor; no allergies; no back problems.

And they have very strong hips and shoulders. They are large-boned, solid, and really smart, too. They have strong, straight legs, not turned out. for breeding came from my 19th what I wanted in a dog. I’ve been very picky.”

There are many responsible breeders who are true to their breed, but there are many who are not, she said.

“Puppy mill owners are not responsible breeders. They just do it for the money.”

Polzin waits 6 months before she worms or vaccinates her puppies.

“I don’t believe in pumping them full of drugs before their own immune system gets stronger. I think

that’s where the cancers develop, as well as from inbreeding.”

Her dogs are bred and raised to be family-friendly. After all, they are her family. Bassets can be friendly, outgoing, and playful dogs, extremely tolerant of children and other pets.

“All my dogs are raised in the house, all paper trained, and all of them learn to go outside. I spend time with them. When somebody gets a dog from me, they will get a dog that’s handled all the time, in a home. Puppy pads are a bad

invention. It teaches puppies to go on cloth. I teach them two unique smells: Ink and outside!”

She said she sold an 8-week-old puppy to a couple who trained their other dogs to ring a bell at the door when they had to go out.

“My dogs are really smart, but we weren’t sure how long it would take for the pup to pick up on that.

They called me 2 days later and said the puppy had already learned to ring the bell.”

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Obituaries Anthony J. ‘Tony’ Lanza Anthony “Tony” J. Lanza, 83, of Lake Carroll, died on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, at FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport.

Tony was born on Jan. 5, 1932, the son of Peter and Francis (Taormina) Lanza in Chicago. Tony graduated from Tilden High School in Chicago. He married Elizabeth “Bette” L. Herbick on August 15, 1954, at St. David Catholic Church, Chicago.

Elizabeth died on Nov. 12, 2010, at Good Samaritan Center, Mount Carroll.

Tony served in the Army (Tank Co. 351st Infantry) during the Korean War. After being discharged, he worked in newspaper printing as a pressman for Graphic Communica-

tions International Union Local 7 in Chicago, retiring after 40 years.

Tony was a member of St. Wendelin Catholic Church in Shannon. He was also a member of the Tri-County Gun Club, the Tank Co. 351st Infantry Association, and a lifetime member hunting and gardening. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Tony is survived by one daughter, Judith (Joseph) Riley of childen, Brendan (Danette) Splon, Christopher Splon, Sean Riley, Matthew (Amanda) Riley, and Joseph Lanza of Royal, Arkansas.

Tony was preceded in death by two sisters, Pauline Thomas and

Jeanette Degleffetti.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mount Carroll, with Father Mike ers, donations may be given to the Cancer Research Institute, 55 Broadway, 1802, New York, NY 10006, www.cancerresearch.org, in Tony’s memory. Friends and family are invited to leave online condolences and tributes for the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com

Mae E. Strohecker

Mae E. Strohecker, 86, of Lanark passed away on Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. She had been a resident of Oregon Living and Rehab center for the past 2 years.

She was born July 26, 1928, in the Argo Fay-Thomson area, a daughter of Edgar and Frieda (Bell)

Polzin extends reach nationwide BASSET HOUND CONTINUED FROM A12

She talks to her dogs. In turn, they know how to respond to people.

“Dogs are only as good as their owners!” Polzin said.

In the past year, Polzin has expanded her options by developing online strategic marketing, using blogs and other social media to promote her breed.

“I have sold dogs all over the U.S. and Canada. I’ve sold them to a wide variety of people.”

A unique part of her marketing is called the V.I.P. Puppy Fly service.

“I will not let my dogs be shipped in the cargo hold. If you can’t come and pick them up and take them in a carrier on the plane with you to take them home, then you have to hire me to bring them, or you can’t have my dog.”

Her Facebook page is full of videos and success stories of happy families and their new additions.

“I had a couple whose dog had just passed away viewing my site.

The lady just loved my dogs, and told her husband that when they

get another basset, she wanted to get one from me.”

The dog they saw was a female named MooMoo, who was a very special puppy to Polzin.

“She was born dead, and I gave her mouth-to-mouth to resuscitate her. I knew she had to go to somebody special, too.”

The man called Polzin to buy MooMoo, but he wanted it to be a surprise. Polzin posted that the puppy had been purchased, and the woman was heartbroken. He promised that they would get a dog from Polzin someday.

“He is a pilot, so one day, he to get out for a short trip. They in Savanna, where I had the puppy waiting inside. I can’t even tell the story without crying. But the video is on my Facebook page. It was so beautiful to see her reaction when she realized that was her puppy.

That’s what I love to do.”

Polzin is not considered a breeder, because she has only two females. In Illinois, it takes six breeding dogs to get a breeder’s license.

“I would never have that many.

I am trying to specify the type of dog I want to breed, not just raise a lot of them to sell. I want to breed a better dog in the long run. A better basset. Let’s get the classic basset hound back.”

Polzin had a busy weekend with her only two females. Her 4-year-old dog Mollie delivered – nine puppies Friday, then Southern Lily delivered nine more on Saturday, a week early.

Polzin has other business plans for her Mount Carroll home. She has discussed proper zoning procedures business license for a dog-walking and pet-sitting service. She was also approved for a doggie day care, but a fence surrounding her yard must “I’m also doing a dog taxi service for people who can’t take their dog to the groomer or veterinarian.

The vets are waiting for that service to start!”

She said if she ever wanted to conduct any dog training, it would have to be in a separate business location, probably in the downtown area. She has her eye on a location, but will take things one four-legged step at a time.

Turney. Mae married Richard E. Strohecker on Sept. 10, 1948. She was a bookkeeper for the Strohecker Family Trucking Co., and was employed at Burgess Battery Co. She also operated a café with her sister, Dorothy Giedd. She enjoyed her role as a mother and homemaker.

Mae volunteered at the Polo American Legion and the Polo VFW. She is survived by three sons: Charles Strohecker, Ronald (Ann) Strohecker, and Dan (Sara Martin) Strohecker, her daughter-in-law: Sheryl Strohecker, all of Lanark, her grandchildren Seth, Matthew, Jacey, Nicole, Donna, Benjamin, Richard, and Zoe, many great grandchildren, and one brother, Ed Turney of Maquoketa, Iowa, and two sisters-in-law, Jean Turney of Polo and Ruth Turney of Thomson.

Preceding her in death were her husband in 1986, her parents, one son, Michael Strohecker, her great grandson, Casen Strohecker,

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Education funding reform legislation introduced

The education funding reform discussion continued during the week as State Sen. Jason Barickman, R-Bloomington, introduced legislation to change the system for funding schools. Barickman was joined by the education reform alliance known as “Vision 20/20.”

Under Barickman’s proposal, the current education funding formula would be replaced with an evidence-based model. This plan would take into account the needs of every Illinois school district, leading to individual, need-based assessments for each school.

Once in place, lawmakers would then have a scalable method to establish funding levels for each district.

The legislation also would require an Evidence-Based Professional Judgment Panel to

update a 2015 study completed in 2010 by the Illinois School Finance Adequacy Task Force that already developed an evidence-based model for Illinois.

The panel would also determine the minimal level of state and local funding for each district, and provide recommendations on how to address the state’s neediest plan to phase in the adequacy model in an equitable manner.

They would need to submit an updated study by Dec. 1.

The “Vision 20/20” model could be implemented over time by first targeting low-income school districts and implementing best practices as additional funding becomes available. The group is advocating for the proposal to be implemented for the 2016-17 school year and includes a holdharmless provision that ensures that no district would fall below state funding levels for the 201415 school year. There would also be adjustments for factors like poverty, transportation, support services employees, and other costs.

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Eastland girls defeat Milledgeville, 56-28

The Lady Cougars continued their postseason run by defeating the Lady Missiles, 56-28, on Monday evening in the opening round of the Class 1A Polo girls basketball regional. Eastland led 16-7 after the opening quarter and expanded its lead to 29-15 at the half. The margin was 29 points (48-19) going into the final quarter.

Eastland’s Annie Forster led all scorers with 16 points, while teammate Bubby Doubler added 13. Jenna Bibler led Milledgeville with eight points.

AFC eliminates Eastland from playoffs

The Eastland Lady Cougars saw their season come to a close at the hands of Ashton-Franklin Center, which took the 62-58 victory on Wednesday at the Polo Regional. of minutes of the game proved to AFC. Allison Prestgaard led AFC three blocked shots.

The Lady Cougars were led by Annie Forster’s 23 points and 10 rebounds, while teammate Lexis Macomber added 14 points with seven rebounds.

Class 1A girls basketball regionals Polo Regional

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS Continued . . .

Game 1: LaSalle-Peru vs. Streator, 7 p.m.

Feb. 18 Fulton Regional Game 2: Mendota vs. Game 1 Feb. 9 winner, 6 p.m.

Sterling Newman 45, Oregon 34 Game 3: Sterling vs. Rock Falls, Fulton 56, West Carroll 33 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 10 Feb. 20 Sterling Newman 35, Morrison 34 Championship: Game 2 winner vs.

Bureau Valley 53, Fulton 43 Game 3 winner, 7 p.m.

Feb. 12 Class 3A Regional at Rochelle Bureau Valley 57, Sterling Newman Feb. 17 52 Game 1: Belvidere vs. Rochelle, Winnebago Regional 7 p.m.

Feb. 9 Feb. 18 Winnebago 52, North Boone 37 Game 2: Rockford Lutheran vs.

Feb. 11 Game 1 winner, 6 p.m.

Stillman Valley 51, Winnebago 40 Game 3: Freeport vs. Dixon, 7:30 Byron 41, Rockford Christian 26 p.m.

Feb. 12 Feb. 20 Stillman Valley 56, Byron 52 Championship: Game 2 winner vs.

Ottawa Marquette Regional Game 3 winner, 7 p.m.

Feb. 9 Peru St. Bede 42, Princeton 31 Stockton outlasts Feb. 11 Putnam County 38, Peru St. Bede 35 Cougars in Lanark The Eastland Cougars hosted the Spring Valley Hall 54, Ottawa Stockton Blackhawks on Thursday Marquette 37 night in Lanark and the visitors left Feb. 12 Putnam County 29, Spring Valley with the 49-38 win in boys basketball.

Stockton jumped out to an 11-4 Hall 23 Braidwood Regional (19-14) edge at the intermission. The Feb. 9 Braidwood (Reed-Custer) 48, lead grew to seven points (33-26) Momence 40 Blackhawks outscored the Cougars Seneca 46, Wilmington 22 Feb. 10 Kankakee (McNamara) 71, Braid- win.

Sam Venhuizen led Stockton wood (Reed-Custer) 22 with 17 points, while teammate Aric Beecher 57, Seneca 41 Jordan added 13. Donny Groezinger Feb. 12 Kankakee (McNamara) 74, led Eastland with 15 points.

Beecher 39 Class 2A Sectional Wolves quiet the at Spring Valley Hall Feb. 16 Thunder, 65-50 Game 1: Stillman Valley vs. KankaWest Carroll played host to kee (McNamara), 7 p.m. the Pearl City Wolves on Saturday Feb. 17 evening in Mount Carroll and Pearl Game 2: Putnam County vs. Bureau City went home with the 65-50 win.

Valley, 7 p.m.

Feb. 19 put up 10 points, but the visitors Game 3: Game 1 winner vs. Game held a 35-24 halftime lead. A 30-26 2 winner, 7 p.m. scoring edge in the second half Class 3A Regional at Streator Feb. 16 for Pearl City.

Class 2A girls basketball regional

Silas Jacobs and Evan Bull led the Wolves with 16 points each. The Thunder were led by Matt McGinnis, who scored 17.

Varsity boys basketball scores

Feb. 10 Forreston 65, West Carroll 41 Milledgeville 47, Pearl City 45 Polo 67, Le-Win 37 Rockridge 68, Morrison 52 Sterling 55, Sycamore 48 Fulton 64, Riverdale 48 Sterling Newman 58, Bureau Valley 49 Freeport Aquin 78, Christian Life 56 Scales Mound 53, Galena 38 Sherrard 53, Prophetstown 52 Pecatonica 49, Durand 36 Dixon 43, Winnebago 41 Rockford Lutheran 88, Oregon 29 Byron 61, Rock Falls 24 Orion 51, Erie 37 Kewanee 68, Amboy 37 East Dubuque 29, Warren 26 Feb. 11 Forreston 68, Orangeville 27 AFC 59, South Beloit 51 Feb. 12 Stockton 49, Eastland 38 Polo 66, South Beloit 43 Forreston 63, Dakota 35 Le-Win 52, Pecatonica 50 Feb. 13 Prophetstown 61, Morrison 51 Galena 58, Orangeville 44 Kewanee 61, Sterling Newman 48 Ottawa 52, Sterling 43 Rockridge 57, Erie 28 Peru St. Bede 58, Amboy 20 Byron 65, Oregon 46 Winnebago 57, Stillman Valley 38 Orion 48, Riverdale 46 Spring Valley Hall 55, Princeton 46 LaSalle-Peru 68, Rochelle 53 Feb. 14 Sangamon Valley 57, Eastland 51 Pearl City 65, West Carroll 50 Polo 84, Milledgeville 54 Freeport Aquin 80, AFC 63 Dakota 50, Durand 38

Pecatonica 63, South Beloit 42 Fulton 62, Prophetstown 58

Class 2A boys basketball regional

Fulton Regional Mendota 86, Princeton 57 Feb. 23 Peoria Manual 47, Winnebago 39 Game 1: Morrison vs. Fulton, 6 Rockford Lutheran 70, Rockford p.m.

Guilford 40 Game 2: Princeton vs. West CarDeKalb 67, Geneseo 47 roll, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 24 Class 1A boys Game 3: Bureau Valley vs. Game basketball regionals 1 winner, 7 p.m.

Erie Regional Feb. 25 Feb. 23 Game 4: Sterling Newman vs.

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Game 2: Polo vs. Annawan, 6 p.m.

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Game 3: Erie vs. Prophetstown, 7:30 p.m.

Class 1A wrestling Feb. 25 Game 4: Forreston vs. Game 1 regionals at Dakota winner, 6 p.m.

Game 5: Game 2 winner vs. Game Feb. 7 1. Dakota, 228 3 winner, 7 p.m.

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4. Oregon, 114 Game 5 winner, 7:30 p.m.

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8. West Carroll, 47 Feb 24 Game 2: Pearl City vs. Orangeville, 9. Polo, 43 at Sterling Newman 7 p.m.

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Game 2: River Ridge vs. Warren, regional 7:30 p.m. at Geneseo Feb. 24 Feb. 7 Game 3: East Dubuque vs. Game 1. Geneseo, 236.5 1 winner, 7 p.m.

2. Sterling, 147 Feb. 25 3. Canton, 122 Game 4: Stockton vs. Game 2 4. Dixon, 77 winner, 7 p.m.

5. Freeport, 75.5 Feb. 27 6. Peoria Notre Dame, 63 Championship: Game 3 winner vs.

7. Peoria Richwoods, 44 Game 4 winner, 7 p.m.

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Vision 20/20: A roadmap for public education in Illinois

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#2 - Kiley Carroll, Sr. guard #3 - Raeanna Stover, Jr. guard #20 - Mackenzie Doubler, Jr.guard #21 - Drew Preston, Jr. guard/forward #23 - Annie Forster, Sr. forward #24 - Destiny Swalve, Soph. forward #34 - Makenzie Fink, Soph. forward #41 - Lexis Macomber, Sr. forward Head Coach: Colleen Finn Henze Associate Head Coach: Jane Martz Manager: Erin Henze Stats: Delana Erbsen & Emily Denekas Video: Tom Ames

1 S. Linn St. Shannon, IL 61078 Phone 815/864-2111

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R E AC H U P T O 4 5 , 0 0 0 R E A D E R S I N N O R T H W E S T I L L I N O I S W I T H A C L A S S I F I E D !

FOR SALE

FOR SALE: Seasonal Firewood, Railroad Ties; complete tree service; Trailers for sale.

815-589-4554 PLEASE DON’T QUOTE ME, the book $25.

Available at The Prairie Advocate, 104 N..

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PETS

KITTENS, KITTENS, KITTENS and Cats too ... ALL are in need of a great home!

HEARTLAND PET WELFARE is located at 2720 Wacker Rd. in Savanna, IL. Please call 815-990-5780 or 815-244-6543 to make an appointment or to get additional information about our felines. Check us out on Facebook!

HELP WANTED

SERVERS/COOKS/BARTENDARS: Apply within The Crooked Roof, 109 E. Carroll St. Lanark. Closed Tuesday CLASS-A DRIVERS WANTED NOW! $0.42/ mile, $0.0400/mile per diem (for trips over 50 miles). Typically home 2-3 nights week.

Typical work week is Sun. PM-Friday. $15/ week for single medical benefits. Plus Much More! CDL-A with X-endorsement Recent OTR exp. necessary Stable work history Call Today! 888.419.5212 www.millerdriving.com PART-TIME BARTENDAR & COOK: Call JJ’s Comeback Inn, Milledgeville. 815-2257714.

Now taking names for future openings for CARRIER ROUTES IN LANARK. Stop by our office at 104 N. Broad Street to get your name on the list or give us a call at 493-2560 for more information.

CUSTOMER SERVICE Position Available at Lake Carroll: Join our Membership Service Staff at Lake Carroll!! Part-time positions at the Association Office. Applicant must possess strong hospitality and communication skills, have a positive attitude, and friendly personality. Detailoriented and strong computer skills a must.

Position involves direct contact with Lake Carroll members. Saturday work required most of the year. Interested? Please mail or email resume by Feb. 28, 2015 to: Lake Carroll Association, Attn: Human Resources, 3-200 Association Dr., Lake Carroll, IL 61046 or jobs@golakecarroll.com.

TRUCK DRIVER WANTED: Chadwick Oil & Ag is looking for part-time truck drivers for local hauling, mechanical abilities a plus.

Looking for Class A drivers, tanker endorsement a plus. No Hazmat needed.

Some overtome required. Fill out an application at 64 S. Main Street, Chadwick, IL. 815-684-5800

DUE TO OUR CONTINUED EXPANSION in the marketplace we are accepting applications for an experienced Sales Representative to develop new business and cultivate established relationships with our many disposal and recycling customers for additional sales opportunities. The ideal candidate will be an outgoing individual who is able and willing to pursue new business opportunities through cold calling, as well as networking with current customers and previously established contacts. The ideal candidate for this position will have a very strong work ethic and excellent verbal and written communication skills. This position will require an organized individual who is capable of multitasking while working in a fast paced business environment. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft office and email applications is required. We offer a very competitive compensation package along with a comprehensive employee benefit plan.

Some travel is required as a part of this opportunity. This position includes a vehicle allowance. PLease submit resumes with cover letter to: Moring Disposal Inc., PO Box 158, Forreston, IL 61030. Attn: Dennis Pate or email info@moringdisposal.com.

PART TIME PERSON moving units and odd jobs. Apply in person at Eastland Motor Sports, Inc., 110 IL Route 64, Lanark, IL FULL-TIME EARLY STEP PRESCHOOL AIDE POSITION Milledgeville location.

Applicant must have 60 hours of college credit or have passed the ParaPro test. Send a letter of interest, resume, credentials to: Darcie Feltmeyer, Director, Eastland Elementary, 601 S. Chestnet Street, Shannon, IL 61078

WANTED

NEWSPAPERS, aluminum cans for Senior Services recycling project. Will pick up in Lanark & Milledgeville on the 2nd Sat. of month; Chadwick on the 3rd Sat. In Lake Carroll, take to the Conference Ctr. Shed.

In Mt. Carroll, take to the Sr. Center from 8AM -1PM, Mon. thru Friday. 244-1800.

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PRUIS UPHOLSTERY: Complete Furniture Upholstery Service. 815-772-2487.

RECOVERY

CELEBRATE RECOVERY! A program based on the Bible. Weekly Meeting — Every Friday from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at York Community Church, Thomson, IL. Contact: Robert Heath @ 815-259-3550 SAVANNA PARK DISTRICT — HELP WANTED —

SECRETARY/TREASURER SECRETARY or TREASURER

The Savanna Park Board is currently searching for a well-qualified individual for the position of Secretary/Treasurer. Qualified individuals may also apply for either of the two positions--a Secretary or a Treasurer.

The person should have a minimum of five years of business experience and it is strongly recommended that the individual possess a minimum of an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science Degree or a Bachelors Degree in Business. The administrative secretary performs diversified duties including preparing a high quality of all word processing documents, i.e. agreements, memos, agendas, minutes, letters, reports, ordinances, and other documents; arranges meetings; works with the Park Commissioners and the public; and orders supplies. The accounting work consists of financial planning, procurement and investment of funds. The person must be familiar with fund accounting, payroll, billing, and budgets. This individual must be able to consistently carry out tasks in a very organized manner.

Candidates selected for final interviews must pass both background and credit checks.

Applications are available by writing the Savanna Park District, PO Box 329, Savanna, IL 61074, contacting the District Office 815273-4487, or picking up applications at the District Office located at 225 Bowen Street (see posted hours on door). The deadline for applications is 12:00 p.m. on February 13, 2013.

CARD OF THANKS

SHANNON/LANARK FOOD PANTRY: “Thank You” to the thoughtful people, businesses, and churches in our communities for all the donations and time invested into our pantry throughout the year.

It has been two communities working together. So, from all of us at the Shannon/ Lanark Food Pantry we give you our thanks.

STURTEVANT: “THANK YOU” for all the cards and loving support that has continued to pour in. We are proud to be part of such a supportive and caring community Sincerely, Merle & Jean Sturtevant

HELP WANTED

BOOKKEEPER

Carroll County Senior Services Organization is in need of a bookkeeper.

We prefer a volunteer, but may consider an independent contractor. This person would need to be experienced with QuickBooks, payroll, and preparing reports, and be able to commit to coming to the Senior Center in Mt. Carroll three mornings per month to do the work.

The days required are pay days twice per month plus one day on or prior to the 2nd Tuesday of each month for reconciling accounts, preparing financial reports, and any other tasks needed.

Interested persons may contact the Senior Center at 815-244-1800.

Congratulations

CJ Schreiner

2014 Eastland Graduate 2015 United States Marine Corps Recruit Training Graduate Home on leave. Returns to Camp Pendleton, California Family wishes you all the best.

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Milledgeville Thumbs Up winners

Free antiques appraisals, auction at Saturday’s sesquicentennial event sesquicentennial activities, includTHOMSON – The second event of the yearlong Thomson Sesquicentennial celebration takes center stage Saturday as Tipton’s Auction House comes alive with its own Antiques Road Show.

Free appraisals will start at 9 a.m. at the auction house on state Route 84.

“Bring Aunt Gertie’s brooch,

Congratulations to Milledgeville Elementary week 11 Thumbs Up winners Raycelin McGuire (front left), Boden Last, Ellie Arnold, Emma Arnold and Kylee Jensen (back left), Wyatt House, Taylor Sarber and Brooklyn Balsiger.

(Photo provided by Talisa Pauley)

OPEN HOUSE

THIS SUNDAY, FEB 22ND 11 AM- 1 PM 204 W PRAIRIE ST. LANARK IL $139,000

Beautiful and historic 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home boasts of all the character and charm of yesteryear along with many tasteful updates. It features stunning original woodwork, pocket doors, hardwood floors, spacious rooms and a versatile floor plan which includes a large open kitchen, breathtaking sitting area, 2 living rooms, workshop, updated bathrooms, and first floor laundry. The massive walk up attic has loads of potential for additional space. Call Rebecca Hazzard with RE/MAX of Rock Valley 815/509.8432 or www.northernillinoisproperties.com for more information.

3rd Shift CNAs

Good Samaritan Society – Mt. Carroll is seeking compassionate full & part-time 3rd shift CNAs. Successful candidates must be 18 years or older, be certified in the state of IL and have a decent, verifiable employment history. Preference may be given to those with previous CNA or 3rd shift experience.

We offer a competitive wage, medical, dental, vision & life insurances and pension to those who qualify, immediate Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off accrual.

Good Samaritan’s vision is to create an environment where people are loved, valued and at peace.

Interested? Apply online at

www.good-sam.com/mtcarroll

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability or protected veteran status or other protected status.

cheerleader jacket, team picture pin and tournament ticket stubs; varsity letters; Hi Tigers letters; a from area businesses; and items 1973 Thomson class key; Trojan stadium seats, Ruby Hill’s Trojan STATE OF ILLINOIS beanie and other Trojan beanies; IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE an authenticated name quilt once FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT belonging to Elizabeth Sour, dated COUNTY OF CARROLL 1901 from the Ideal Church, with — IN PROBATE what value they hold,” said Luann many names of the older settlers IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE Bruckner, Sesquicentennial com- of the area; one of the last Thom- OF WILLIAM GARY MOYER, mittee chairwoman. “There will be son cheerleading uniforms from Deceased three appraisers on hand to delight NO. 2015 P 5 and amuse as they declare items to be NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION NOW LEASING treasures, trash, or just heart-held.”

— CLAIMS A charity auction follows at Highland Notice is given of the death of William Gary Moyer, of Shannon, Meadows Illinois. Letters of office were APARTMENTS issued on January 30, 2015, CIRCLE DRIVE, LANARK, IL ,Q &DUUROO &RXQW\\ — it’s to Richard A. Moyer, 711 Litche 815-493-1147 • 815-590-7761 Drive, Mazomanie, WI 53560 IMMEDIATE OPENINGS whose attorney is Edward J. FOR OUR 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT Mitchell, 110 North Broad Street, Lanark, IL 61046.

Please call our office today & Claims against the estate to receive an application and see your new home. may be filed in the office of the Highland Meadows is professionally managed by Clerk of the Court at the Carroll PPM LLC an Equal Opportunity Provider County Courthouse, 301 N. and Employer Main, Mt. Carroll, IL 61053, or 21-78 Lake Carroll Blvd., Lake Carroll, IL with the representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of issuance of letters and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Yellow Creek Ct. DATED: Jan. 30, 2015 E Freeport, IL RICHARD A. MOYER H T (Representative) 2 & 3 bdrm apt. units BY: EDWARD J. MITCHELL “AFFORDABLE HOUSING AVAILABLE TO VERY LOW & MODERATE INCOME” (Attorney) “62 Yrs. of age or older; Handicap/ Disabled, Regardless of age”

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Certain Income Restrictions Apply “This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer”

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CHADWICK: 1 bedroom carpeted apartment, 2nd floor, Main Street. $250/mo. 815-564-8427.

CHADWICK: Country home, 3 bedrooms, garage, large yard. 815499-0463 CHADWICK: 2 bedroom apartment, first floor. Stove and refrigerator included. $375/mo. + deposit. 815499-0463 MT. CARROLL: 2 BR apartments available NOW. Rent based on 30% of adjusted gross income. Major appliances, off street parking, on site laundry facilities, air conditioning, water, sewer and garbage collection included. Please call 1-800-686-4041 or 608-822-7368. This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Equal Housing Opportunity.

MILLEDGEVILLE: A large 2 bedroom upper apartment. No smoking, no pets.

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SHANNON: 1-2 bedroom apartments available to rent starting January 1, 2015. Apartment building has off street parking and an on-site coin operated laundry. Water and garbage pickup provided by Landlord, tenant responsible for all other utilities. 1 bedroom-$425/month, 2 bedroom-$475/ month. 1 month rent/deposit. NO SMOKING, NO PETS, NO EXCEPTIONS. Credit references required. Please call 1-815-541-8627, leave a message.

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GREAT FAMILY HOMES!!!

MILLEDGEVILLE - $35,000 4 BR, 1 BA, Natural Wood

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SHANNON - $60,000 3 BR, 1 BA, 3 Car Garage

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FOR SALE

Credit Union Foreclosure, 309 E. Winfield, Morrison, IL. HANDY MAN SPECIAL. Inquire at 204 N. Jackson, Morrison IL or call 815-772-7215, ask for Shannon or Robin.

2005, with pom-poms; an antique Masonic altar from Dixon Temple; an iron stove; railroad models; a safe; wicker furniture, a 40-inch TV; Centennial Plus annuals from the

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF CARROLL IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PHYLLIS D. RUTER Deceased.

NO. 2015 P 6 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION – CLAIMS Notice is given of the death of Phyllis D. Ruter, of Shannon, Illinois. Letters of office were issued on February 10, 2015, to Timothy L. Ruter, 13889 Shannon Rte., Shannon, IL 61078 whose attorney is Edward J. Mitchell, 110 N. Broad St., Lanark, IL 61046.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at the Carroll County Courthouse, 301 N. Main, Mt. Carroll, IL 61053, or with the representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of issuance of letters and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

DATED: February 10, 2015 TIMOTHY L. RUTER (Representative) BY: EDWARD J. MITCHELL (Attorney)

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Shawn Wegmann and the Jr. Stewards go snowshoeing at the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge in Thomson. (Photo submitted)

Jr. Stewards hit the snowshoe trail Clinton, Iowa, said the group’s THOMSON – The 2015 Jr. Stewards, a nature program for kids 9 to 14, is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in partnership with the Stewards of the Upper Mississippi River Refuge.

Reporter of the day, Shawn Wegmann, a third-grader from

“watching an introductory nature video. We talked about snowshoeing, and then got the chance to go snowshoeing at the refuge.”

Pam Steinhaus is the refuge’s visitor services manager.

“This program stimulates curi-

osity about nature, inspire lifelong learning, strengthen skills of observation, investigation, and imagination, while increasing a sense of wonder.”

Go to www.fws.gov and search for refuge/Upper Mississippi River or call Steinhaus at information.

Carroll, Stephenson get hazardous materials grants SPRINGFIELD – Carroll County has been awarded a Emergency Management Agency to enhance emergency planning and preparedness for hazardous materials incidents.

Stephenson County received The grants are part of

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THOMSON, IL — SESQUICENTENNIAL

Appraisal and Auction Saturday, February 21 st @ Tipton Auction Service, Thomson, IL

APPRAISAL STARTS @ 9:00 A.M. TILL 12:00 P.M. – AUCTION STARTS 12:30 P.M. Appraisal of Furniture, Coins, Jewelry, Glassware, Firearms—Your items do NOT have to be auctioned off, if you would like to auction them, talk to Frank Tipton for details.

We will auction: New Flat Screen TV, Golf Memberships and Golf Packages, Collectibles from around the area, 1901 Quilt from Ideal Methodist Church, Restaurant Certificates, Beer Lights...

FOR COMPLETE LISTING GO TO: www.TiptonAuctionService.net Still collecting items for this auction, so if you have something to donate or just want to sell on this auction, please contact Frank Tipton @ 815-590-8206 or email ftipton@grics.net

PICTURES SOON ... and ... LISTINGS WILL BE UPDATED ON OUR WEBSITE TiptonAuctionService.net Lunch by Dusty

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and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. Allocations are based on the state’s population, the number of miles trucks carrying hazardous materials travel through the state, and potential risk

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emergency planning committees

throughout the state.

The grants can be used to develop, improve and implement emergency plans, study flow patterns of hazardous materials through the state, and determine the need for regional hazardous materials emergency response teams, CCEM Director Greg Miller said in a news release.

Funding for the annual grants comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline

Mann proposed core principles that the country embraced – that education should be: • Universal; access for all children regardless of their means • Nonsectarian; not associated with a particular religion, faction or party tion rather than fees that some citizens could not afford • Designed to foster not only ciency, civic virtue, and character.

Before Horace Mann, education in the United States was none of these things.

Mann saw education as the means to social and economic advancement – a fundamental promise to every American: Education ... beyond all other devices of human origin, is a great equalizer of conditions of men – the balance wheel of the social machinery. ... It does better than to disarm the poor of their hostility toward the rich; it prevents being poor.

So, although it is appropriate to demand that our schools and public institutions continually improve, we might consider evaluating the direction of education in our state and country through the lens of Mann’s founding principles, lest we spend

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Muskie, Creek Chub, Paw Paw, Heddon & South Bend; wooden fish decoys; Winchester & Arbogast L.E. sets; vintage bait casting & fly reels; early steel rod & reel w/copper line; coins & jewelry: uncirculated coin sets; troy ounce silver coin; sterling silver rings; gold baby ring; pocket watches; Holiday postcards; sm reprint of Arcade Plant; Arcade penny tools; early Structo “Model Building” book; Springfield casket wrench; brass Swiss cow bell; cast Campbell Kids bank; adv. tins; Rawleigh milk bottle set; pink & green depression; carnival; art glass; Pyrex & Fire King; Shawnee; Hoosier jars; Salad Master pans; copper & brass; primitive kt items; (NIB) First Gear gas trucks. TERMS: CASH or GOOD CHECK

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problems that are misdiagnosed, misunderstood and, in many cases, politically motivated.

Vision 20/20 does not argue with the need for continuous improvement in our schools, nor purport to have all of the answers to the challenges we face. It simply offers four pillars that we believe should serve as the foundation for decisions that will be made about public education in Illinois in the ers and stakeholders.

FARMLAND, HOUSE & BUIILDIINGS ESTATE AUCTION

Monday, March 16th, 2015 11:00 A.M. Sale to be held at: The Auction Shed 900 S. Division Ave, Polo, IL 61064 OPEN TENANCY FOR 2015 CROP YEAR 240 Acres +/- in Sections 19, 20 & 29 of Palmyra Twp. in Lee County, IL Selling in 5 Tracts Survey Available Day of Sale TRACT 1: TRACT 2: 80 Acres +/125 Acres +/TRACT 3: 25 Acres +/TRACT 4: 2 Acres +/- w/house & garage 2055 Mound Hill Road, Dixon, IL TRACT 5: 3 Acres +/- w/house, garage, outbuildings & bin 2037 Mound Hill Road, Dixon, IL

OPEN HOUSE! Sat., Feb. 21

1:00 - 3:00 P.M. For complete listing of sale bill, maps, soil maps, photos, tax info, terms & conditions, etc. go to www.lennybrysonauctioneer.com For Information Contact:

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Ph) 815-946-4120 Owner, Straw Farm Trust to settle estate of Ruth Straw Paul Elsen Sr., Trustee

Estate Attorney, Larry Johnson

ADOPTION NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS County of Carroll ss. Circuit Court of Carroll County In the Matter of the Petition for the Adoption of Evelyn Rose Montiel, a female child.

Adoption No. 2015 JA 1.

To All Whom it May Concern: Take notice that a petition was filed in the Circuit Court of Carroll County, Illinois, for the adoption of a child named Evelyn Rose Montiel.

Now, therefore, unless all whom it may concern, file your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of Carroll County, Room 203, Carroll County Courthouse, in the City of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, on or before the 23rd day of February, 2015, a default may be entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

Dated, January 21, 2015, Clerk.

J. Jerry Kane Attorney for Plaintiffs 101 East Rapp Street P.O. Box 112 Mt. Carroll, Illinois 61053 Tel - 815-244-3422 Fax - 815-244-3900

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