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After a year, how are chickens roosting in Shannon?

BY TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate TKocal@prairieadvocate.com 815-493-2560

SHANNON – Tracy Siegner and her family have taken advantage of a yearold livestock ordinance in the Village of Shannon that allows raising up to six hens within village limits.

Siegner, who started petitioning the board to amend its livestock ordinance in 2014, said the agreement allows her to provide a strong lesson in responsibility for her children.

“We really are used to the better taste and more vivid color of the yolks that we get fresh almost daily from our hens,” Siegner said.

“I’m grateful to the village for moving forward with this amendment.”

The amended ordinance requires residents to get a permit from the village to raise chickens. Applicants must notify neighbors and get their approval. Also required is an inspection of the proposed coop and enclosures for cleanliness, safety and humane treatment of the birds; a 10-foot setback from property lines; and a metal, secure container for feed storage. Permits are granted only to properties zoned residential, and are subject to revocation. Only hens are permitted, and the amendment carries a 3-year sunset clause.

Siegner said that after the somewhat lengthy process of applying for the permit, a couple of misunderstandings, a chick that went missing, and two chicks that turned out to be roosters, they now have three chickens producing for the family: Francis to Siegner), Miranda and

The Pontnack family with two of their five pet chickens. Pictured are (front, from left) Angeline and Elleona (who picks more eggs than anyone in the family!), and (back, from left) Ariel. Nick and Sarie. Not pictured are Destiny and Keenan. (PA photo/Tom Kocal) The Siegner kids, (from left) Wyatt, Charlie, and Lily, fill egg shells from their chickens with soil, starting seeds for the family garden, another learning opportunity for the home schooled students. (Courtesy of Tracy Siegner) Matilda.

“I understand it may be impractical if someone lives on a smaller lot. We have an acre,” she said. “The girls cackle and get loud when they lay an egg, they get all excited and have to tell the whole world about it!

“Raising chickens is a personal preference. Some people have dogs, which can make more noise than my chickens ever would.”

Their acre lot is plenty big for her chickens that live in a coop and a 12-by-12-foot outdoor area. The chickens eat greens from the yard, and food from their garden.

“We’ve had such a mild winter that our kale and some other veggies didn’t die off. So we’re giving them good stuff from the garden every day,” Siegner said.

They also get leftovers from family meals to supplement their regular diet of layer feed and cracked corn.

“We can’t let them freerange and forage in town, so my kids also dig up worms for the chickens, and

all kinds of things that the chickens just love.

“And I like the responsibility they learn,” said Siegner, who home schools her sons Wyatt, 14, and Charlie, 6, and 11-yearold daughter, Lily.

“Wyatt and Lily take turns doing chores every day, and Charlie goes with them.

They are also interested in the cooking part. Charlie’s been making scrambled eggs since he’s been four.

He really enjoys it.”

They also save the egg shells, rich in calcium and minerals, for their seedstarting medium, sprouted in a small, indoor greenhouse.

“There are so many uses for what the chickens provide, including meat,

eventually. Everything that comes out of the chicken, we use, too. The manure goes right into the garden, then roto-tilled in the spring.

It’s a good thing,” Siegner said.

“It’s really good for my kids. Whether they want to or not, I taught them that we eat every day, we eat fresh food every day, and we drink fresh water every day.

But they also understand that the chickens need fresh food and water every day, too. And sometimes in the wintertime, you’ve got to go out a few times to get them a fresh bucket of water because it freezes so fast.

“They see that, and it helps them to be able to care for other things.”

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BY TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate TKocal@prairieadvocate.com 815-493-2560

LANARK — Nick Pontnack is no chicken.

He works as a corrections County Jail in Freeport.

He is a corporal and shift supervisor, as well as union president of the department. He knows how to deal with a wide range of personalities in a variety of ways, including when they need to be incarcerated.

But he and his family have recently had an incident with local law enforcement about his illegal “incarceration” of chickens on his Lanark property.

Nick and his wife, Ariel, on the corner of North Broad and East Claremont streets, across the street from Express Lane. Nick isn’t aware of anyone complaining about his family’s chickens.

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Letters and Commentary

Obituaries

Hillary is my choice

Rick A. Hebeler

My choice is clear. I will vote for Hillary Clinton.

She has the experience, and has worked her whole adult life trying to improve the lives of children, women and the working class.

I did not serve 3 years in the U.S. Army, for the USA to become a socialist country. Clinton’s primary opponent, Bernie Sanders, by his own admission, is a socialist. He was, as was 40 years old, when he became a city mayor.

He did not serve in the armed forces, as he declared as a conscientious objector. He honeymooned with his present wife in Russia.

The expected opponent does not respect anyone; he was born with a silver spoon, and ridicules everyone.

Illinois voters elected Gov. Rauner, a billionaire, and look what we have. We certainly don’t want the same for our great nation.

A vote for Hillary will help ensure our future.

Gerald L. Bork Chairman, Carroll County Democrats Mount Carroll

Vote for Carol Remrey

I believe it is time for new blood and enthusiasm in the Carroll County Courthouse.

That is why I am voting for Carol Remrey to be the new circuit clerk.

I have known Carol for 35 years. I know her to be a person of great character, stability, and strength. Carol has more than 30 years of work-

related experiences with the various jobs that she has performed. She has been a shipping and receiving manager, a teacher’s aide, a business owner, as well as being a sales professional at a car dealership. Each and every job has honed her skills with people, responsibility, and accountability. That’s why I am voting for Carol Remrey.

I have known Carol Remrey to be fearless when it comes to taking on something that she strongly desires to do. She worked and studied diligently to become an EMT and be part of the Mount Carroll Ambulance crew. She absolutely loves being an EMT. She loves serving others.

Carol Remrey will dedicate the same fearlessness when taking on the duties of circuit clerk. She will be a fulltime circuit clerk. That’s why I am voting for Carol Remrey.

In all fairness, I have to confess that I have been blessed to be married to Carol Remrey for 33 years, and I love her with all my heart. I believe in her abilities, I know her heart, and I know that she can do the job of the Carroll County circuit clerk. That’s why I am voting for Carol Remrey!

Randy Remrey Mount Carroll

Support for Hiher

The Carroll County Circuit Court relies on the a daily basis, the circuit clerk deals with judges, the state’s attorney, law

enforcement, social service agencies, witnesses, jurors, and the general public.

This year, we have an opportunity to chose a new circuit clerk for Carroll County. Patty Hiher, with many years of experience will maintain continuous reliable service to Carroll County.

Patty understands how the and the County Board.

This is especially important during the budgeting process. Patty will use the circuit clerk’s special funds generated by fees to operate Please request a Republican ballot, and join me in voting for Patty Hiher on March 15.

Kevin Reibel Savanna Rebel is the Carroll County Board chairman

Vote ‘no’ on 1 percent sales tax

Four times, the majority of voters in Carroll County have voted “no” on the 1 percent sales tax. Contrary may tell you, the schools in Carroll County are still Thank you, Carroll County voters, for understanding this and having the courage to vote no on the sales tax issue.

Unfortunately, your courage is needed again to vote no, as a few people continually try to take advantage of changing election cycle dynamics and slip the tax increase through.

A few facts that school the voters on include:

• The 1 percent sales tax is an additional tax; there is no guarantee that passing this tax will lower your real estate taxes. Real estate taxes are a better source of revenue without hurting retailers.

• Carroll County taxpayers pay the majority of sales taxes. Tourism counts for less than 15 percent of all the sales tax revenue collected in Carroll County. Assessed valuation is increasing again, which will slowly increase county-generated property tax revenues for the schools.

• Voters will never get a chance to remove the tax if it is approved, and quite frankly, no one has been able to tell me how to remove the tax if it is passed. If we want to fund the schools with a sales tax, then it should be a statewide initiative with a mandated dollar-for-dollar reduction in property taxes.

Just think if the few larger-item retailers that we have left in Carroll County today are driven out of business, then all your future larger-item taxable purchases for furniture, building materials, furnaces, air conditioners, LP gas, tires, lawnmowers, auto parts, etc., are going to be made out of the county without you even having a choice on where you buy it.

Make the right choice.

Get out and vote against the 1 percent school facilities sales tax and help the few remaining retailers survive in Carroll County.

Rod Fritz Lanark Fritz is a District 3 Carroll County Board member

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Omer and Joyce Deets will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary March 11, 2016.

Omer Deets and Joyce Zier were married in 1951 at First Brethren Church in Milledgeville. The couple have farmed in the Milledgeville area for more than 65 years. They are blessed with a daughter, Leanne, of Jacksonville, Florida, and a son, Norman, of Milledgeville.They have two grandchildren, Lindsey (Andy) Pfister of Plymouth, Wisconsin, and Timothy (Erin) Deets of Shannon.Benjamin Pfister, 1 year old, is the first great-grandson.

THOMSON – Rick A. Hebeler, 58, of Thomson, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, in Emporia, Kansas. Cremation is planned. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, March 11, at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Thomson.

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by Michael Foltz will be at 6 p.m., following the visitation at the funeral home. Afterward, the family invites all to join them at Sand Trap Bar at Sandburr Run Golf Course in Thomson, to continue sharing stories and celebrating Rick’s life.

CHADWICK – Marcella died on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Mount Carroll. A funeral mass was held Saturday, March 5, at SS. John and Catherine Catholic Church in Mount Carroll. Burial took place in Chadwick Cemetery in

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Morrison teen dies in one-car accident Sauk Valley Media staff

MORRISON – A Morrison teenager died and another is in a Rockford hospital after a single-car accident Saturday night, according to the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department.

Deputies responded about 11:42 p.m. to rural Morrison, where Payton J. Cook, 17, was pronounced dead by Whiteside County Coroner Joe McDonald.

Cook was driving a southbound on Round Grove Road near Hazel Road when he lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle skidded sideways into the

east ditch, went airborne, struck a utility pole, rolled, and came to a rest on its side said in a news release.

One of the two passengers, a 16-year-old boy, was Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. The other passenger, Brooklyn F. Gallentine, 18, was taken to CGH Medical Center, treated and released.

Illinois State Police, Morrison Fire and Ambulance and CGH Ambulance assisted at the scene.

The crash remains under investigation.

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3rd Wednesday of the month, the Five Minutes of Fame open mic is sponsored by 3rd Tuesday of each month the Main St. Art Guild and at the Fulton Presbyterian Market St. Commons. Venue River Cities Quilters Guild

mance artists, and musicians isterial Association series ily member or a friend held Game Time in Savanna of any and all skill levels.

“Game Time” is held Life among the Poor Clare on the 2nd Saturday of each Colettine Nuns worship services continues ery month at the Polo Senior on March 9 at the Mount Center, 6 p.m. There will be cation. Mark Your Calendar Carroll United Methodist Games are provided, but you Church. Soup will be served nastic Silence and a Visual p.m. mation please contact Terrie with you.

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2016 ELECTION | CARROLL COUNTY SALES TAX REFERENDUM

MORRISON

Schools seek voters’ OK again Starting in fall, 1-percent increase would fund building projects for schools

BY CHRISTOPHER HEIMERMAN Sauk Valley Media cheimerman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5523

Superintendents from the three Sauk Valley school districts in Carroll County assure residents they’re gearing up to reduce property taxes. But judging by the results of previous efforts to pass a 1 percent sales tax referendum – four times on the ballot and four times voted down – skepticism exists. next Tuesday, by and large, the results will come down to a matter of trust.

In a Feb. 24 letter to the editor of the Prairie Advocate, Mount Carroll resident Norman Isenhart wrote the following: “Yet again, we must consider a 1 percent tax increase. The only positive thing supporters can offer is that it could lower our real estate taxes; not WOULD, could. Once a taxing body gets money from you, don’t hold your breath until you get it back.”

West Carroll School District Superintendent Craig Mathers, said, should the referendum pass, one-third of the funds allocated would go to health and safety projects,

another third toward tax abatement and the last third to a savings account for longterm, big-ticket projects, such as a new roof or new boiler systems.

Chadwick-Milledgeville Superintendent Tim Schurman said the board would use the increase in funds to pay off debt and knock 47 cents back off the tax rate. The increase is projected to bring about $210,000 to the district.

Eastland Superintendent Mark Hansen said the recent 28-cent increase to the property tax levy will result in a projected $100 annual increase to taxes on a $100,000 home, but he said that increase could be halved, should the tax referendum pass.

That said, “we’re in more of an educational role, rather than an advocacy role,” Hansen said.

Eastland buildings are in relatively good shape, and the district’s equalized assessment value trumps that of ChadwickMilledgeville about $200 million to $60 million, in Schurman’s estimate. The other two districts have a laundry list of pressing needs. For instance, the West Carroll High School

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Mathers, who is retiring after the school year, assures residents his pledge is true.

“If people understand how it can save them long-term on their property taxes, it’s a no-brainer,” he said.

The County School Facility Operation Tax measure passed in Whiteside County in November 2014. The closest it came to passing in Carroll County was March 18, 2014, when it fell by 101 votes, 1,462 to 1,361.

Those opposed voiced skepticism that even if current school boards kept their word to abate taxes, future school boards might not follow suit – especially if things where the state still languishes without a budget.

The Sterling School District’s commitment to abate $1 million in property taxes over 4 years turned into a pledge to do so over 3 years, starting in 2016-17, because of the effect of the state’s budget impasse on funding.

Another concern is the effect of a sales tax bump not only on local shoppers’

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pocketbooks, but on retailers’ prospects, should shoppers choose to Craig Mathers buy from businesses in counties with lower sales taxes.

Schurman said Carroll County residents are already spending money in neighboring counties – which in turn helps their schools, not local ones.

“They’re paying the 1 percent tax to help fund projects in Whiteside County, and they’re doing the same in Clinton, Iowa,” Schurman said. “We’re helping support those schools, like the middle school in Clinton that cost $40 million.”

The state wrote the local option into state law in 2007 to shift the burden of school funding from property taxes. If Carroll County’s is approved, it would bump the county tax rate from 6.5 percent to 7.5.

The funds generated by the tax may be used only for district building maintenance, renovations and upgrades and paying off bonds sold for such projects.

The tax is not assessed on groceries, medication, services, farm equipment, cars, trucks, ATVs, boats, RVs and mobile homes.

MIT opens to high-schoolers

BY CHRISTOPHER HEIMERMAN Sauk Valley Media cheimerman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5523

MORRISON – A dual-credit program in the works for 2 years at Morrison Institute of to create opportunities for students and engineering employers alike.

Juniors and seniors from Morrison, Prophetstown, Erie and Fulton high schools will be able to enroll in the pilot program starting in the 2016-17 school year.

“We have employers continuing to come to us, and we don’t have the graduates for the jobs they’re trying to fill,” said MIT President Chris Scott, who came aboard in the mid-1990s as an instructor. “It’s mindboggling to me. Virtually every project out there is related to engineering and engineering technology.”

High school students taking advantage of the dual-credit courses will

engineering, concepts and projects – a 100-percent project-based, hands-on experience, Scott said.

The class’ broad scope will include computeraided design, product development, electronics, robotics, aerodynamics, 3-D printing and more.

In the second semester of the pilot year, they’ll take a parametric modeling CAD course.

The plan is that in subsequent years, students will be able to choose an area of focus for their second semester. Looking farther down the road, the plan is for high-schoolers to be able to tackle four classes over 2 years.

Scott would like to expand the partnership to more school districts, with Newman Central Catholic in Sterling, Fulton Unity Christian and Riverdale High School in Port Byron all potential partners. But MIT needs the pilot year to gauge just how many students it can physically accommodate – and effectively teach, he said.

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Thank you to The Other Bar, Jerod’s, The Crooked Roof, Henry’s Double K, and M and K. We also want to thank Eastland Feed and Grain, Casey’s and Custom Catering and BBQ. They all assisted with sponsoring the event.

The proceeds from the Poker Run were donated to the Carroll County Backpack Program. We also need to thank Neumiller Farms for the donation of fruits and vegetables.

TeeLee Popcorn provided us with microwave popcorn throughout the year to serve as a great, easy, healthy snack. We also have some great volunteers who have been packing the bags.

People amaze me! I feel like a broken record or a crank sometimes, but it just amazes me how the craziest things go missing from our facility when it is rented out. have struck and we are missing some items.

This time two knives that we had just purchased in the last six months and the toaster. Really!?! We cannot be here to monitor all events

and what is used, what goes missing, etc. Do we have to get to the point where we inventory all supplies? We are trying to make things convenient for those who use it. All they need to do is wash the items and leave them. Do we need to raise the price?

Do we need to stop renting out the auditorium?

Is it time for you to retake the Defensive Driving course to receive a discount on your auto insurance? We will be hosting a class in May so mark your calendars now. Doug Summer will be here May 17 and 18for the class. Registration forms are is $12 per person.

Don’t forget Farm Bureau, in association with Carroll County SWCD and NRCS, is offering farmers free water testing at the Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy meeting, at either 8:30 to 10 a.m., or 1 to 2:30 p.m., Friday, March 11, at Naaman Diehl Auditorium. nitrate level in the water sample provided. The process is free of charge and the results will remain Those interested in participating should bring 8 oz sample(s) from farm

Farm Bureau Carroll County Farm Bureau members can place up to two (2) free classified ads per week, with a limit of 250 characters per ad (not including spaces). Ads are limited to personal or farm items for sale/wanted to buy, or farm labor or services available or wanted. No ads for the sale or rental of real estate, garage sales, or commercial businesses will be accepted. To place an ad, call the Farm Bureau office at 815- 2443001 by 4 p.m. Thursday to get your ad in the following week’s paper.

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Farmer secures donation to district’s music program Prairie Advocate staff

CHADWICK — A $2,500 donation will allow the Chadwick-Milledgeville Schools music program to purchase much needed equipment and some new instruments, thanks to Bill Weber.

The donation from America’s Farmers Grow Communities was directed by local farmer Bill Weber of Chadwick. Weber is the husband of ChadwickMilledgeville District 399 Vocal Music Director Margo Weber.

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“The school district is grateful for Bill selecting our schools to receive the funds.”

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2016 ELECTION | CARROLL COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK

Q&A with candidates ahead of Tuesday’s primary Patricia Hiher

Why are you running for

I have worked as a deputy clerk for 29 years and have done the work of the Clerk for several years now.

Patricia I consider Hiher this as a career, and want to continue working with the current staff.

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I have the knowledge, the support staff to carry on the job with out any interruptions in the day to day operations.

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Why are you running for

I believe I can do this job as Circuit Clerk. I would take this elected position very seriously and be a full time Circuit Clerk for the people of Carroll County.

I would be trustworthy, accountable, and dependable to the people of Carroll County.

Better management,

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effective. Cross training, better technology.

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First, I recognize the importance of the elected Circuit Clerk to have a respectful and cohesive work environment between Deputy Clerks and Circuit Clerk along with other departments within the building. I will embrace the opportunity to work with the current staff and listen to and respect their input.

Second, since I will be learning new responsibilities

system will be mandated by the state in the near is a computerized system with set standards that are used by the Circuit Courts, Judges and Attorneys to securely transmit court related information in civil cases. It can reduce the amount of physical paperwork, resulting in cost saving for document storage and administrative time.

I bring experience too, except mine is not in one single job. My past work related experiences have mostly been in the private sector, and they range from running a shipping a receiving department, duties, owning and operating a business, and being part of a professional sales staff with a car dealership.

I have run a business and currently own a business with my husband, so I understand how important it is to maintain a budget

and work within our means.

I have had a position as a grade school Teachers Aid, and I understand how important it is to be patient and understanding.

Being part of a professional sales staff, I deal with clients everyday who expect to be treated fairly and with respect. I believe it is to my advantage that I have these broad range of skill sets and people skills.

The only disadvantage I see is that I don’t have the working relationship with the current court house staff. I do look forward to building a mutually trusting and respectful relationship with all who

work there.

I have had a multitude of work experiences in many different environments. I also believe my community involvement has presented me with life-long experiences and personal friendships.

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In addition to getting an intro into engineering, students also will be able to take a bite out of their college workload – and tuition.

For instance, Erie Superintendent Bradley Cox

said a handful of students have amassed more than 30 college credit hours through the school’s partnership with Black Hawk College in Moline.

“That’s basically your freshman year,” Cox said. “If you go to Drake [University in Des Moines, Iowa], we just saved a family $50,000 to $60,000.”

In Erie, the same tuition reimbursement system will be used for the Morrison Tech partnership as is used for the Black Hawk cooperative: Students who earn an A or a B will get

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• In Whiteside County, Arnold Brooks of Prophetstown, directed $2,500 to the Whiteside County Farm Bureau Foundation.

back 75 percent of their tuition, while a C earns a 50 percent reimbursement.

Superintendents Daryl Hogue and Scott Vance, of Fulton and Morrison, respectively, said their districts are waiting to see determining whether tuition reimbursement will be offered there.

The former Morrison Junior High School principal fondly remembers taking seventh-graders for daylong visits to the 2-year technical university.

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MOUNT CARROLL – Carroll County Substance Education Coalition will be providing the Illinois Liquor Control Commission’s Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training, or BASSET, in

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Carol Geary, Drug Free Communities grant project director with CCSEC, said the training will be at 10 a.m. March 16 at the Carroll County Courthouse conference room in Mount Carroll.

“BASSET training is now required under Illinois Liquor laws for anyone

selling or serving alcohol in businesses, either on premises or off-premises,” said Geary. “CCSEC is Control Commission to provide these classes.”

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intoxication and underage alcohol purchase. The purpose of BASSET is to help people create the kind of environment that promotes safety and responsibility wherever alcohol is sold and consumed.

“The Carroll County Substance Education Coalition will be providing ongoing trainings four

times a year to support our local businesses and their employees and to help keep our community and our businesses safe from over-serving of alcohol and reduce sales of alcohol to minors in our county,” Geary said.

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Anyone, that is, except maybe some of his own children, who don’t always like to pitch in with chicken chores.

The problem is Section 5-1-12-A in the Lanark City Code, which has restrictions on keeping livestock, including chickens, within city limits.

The family had chickens when they lived south of town on Cyclone Ridge Road. They weren’t aware of the restriction.

“I’ve had chickens since fall,” Pontnack said. “The Lanark Police Department stopped by and asked me what was in my shed, which is where I keep our chickens. They came back later, telling me that city ordinances do not allow chickens in town. The shed is in between our house and Express Lane, not close to our neighbors’ house.”

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only problem created by violates city code.

“Apparently, someone, somewhere, told City Council members that he had chickens,” Magill said.

“It is an item that’s not list, but we have recently become aware of some other people with chickens.

I know one person has already removed them. The direction I have from City Council is to enforce the ordinance.”

Pontnack doesn’t want to get rid of his hens, and he doesn’t know why the city prohibited small livestock experience, chickens are less of a nuisance than dogs and cats running around town.

“We have dogs around us that bark at all hours of the day and night. If a chicken clucks, your neighbor might hear it, but probably not! I do know other people in town that

have chickens, and their neighbors don’t mind a bit,” he said.

“To a lot of people, when chickens, they’re not just chickens, they are more like pets. Our chickens all have names. At least [the city has] given me some time come up with a plan to do something about it.”

“I really don’t have a plan to get rid of them, so I started the Lanark Layers Facebook page two weeks families that would like to see the ordinance changed.

If I’m the only one, then it’s probably no use taking it to City Council. But I think it would be something that could attract more people to Lanark.

“We’ve already got 50 ‘Likes’ on our Facebook page, and several messages from people who want to help, and would have chickens if the ordinance was changed, and some people that said they would like to move to town, but they live

in the country, have chickens now, and don’t know what they’d do with them; they’re like pets.”

Magill said police would enforce whatever revisions are made to the ordinance.

“It would be good for the people that want to change the ordinance to come to City Council and state their case and go through the proper process,” he said. “The Lanark Police essentially don’t always get to pick the rules, but we are bound to enforce the rules. So if those who make the rules decide to make a change, then we go along with the change.”

Lanark Mayor John Huggins said that no one has approached the council about altering the ordinance.

“Because of the popularity of chickens as pets, we have talked about it. It’s not the chickens that are a potential problem, but it’s the side effects,” Huggins said.

Huggins cited the possibility of a person setting up a coop, then

having the neighbor’s dog constantly barking at the chickens. There also is potential for rodent and cleanliness issues, and Huggins has had some complaints about the smell from some neighborhood chickens, as well as the clucking.

Pontnack said the city wouldn’t have to create an ordinance for only chickens. But if chickens, or any animals, become a nuisance, then you could see the current nuisance people, or take other measures. of a ‘nuisance.’ Is there a limit on the number of dogs and cats someone can have in town? No. But if they become a nuisance, neighbors will complain, and the police will notify you. If you have 10 dogs in your yard, and it stinks, you’ve got to do something, or the city will,” said Pontnack.

“I am not saying I want to

take away anyone’s right to have a dog, but chickens are not a nuisance whatsoever, if you take care of them, just like any pet.”

“We’re not closed-minded about it, we just have to do more research,” Huggins said. “If people come, we’ll listen. I can’t promise anything, but we’ll certainly listen.”

The next Lanark City Council meeting is at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall.

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MOUNT CARROLL – February, the month of love, saw two special people from Mount Carroll nominated for Gwen Lowe’s Volunteer of the Month award.

Ann Zink was nominated

by Jean Ferris, event chairman and on the board of directors for the Savanna Historical Society.

“There are often so many people who give so much that go unrecognized. What a wonderful idea!” Ferris said in her nomination letter.

She said that Zink is very active with the Savanna Historical Society and devotes much of her time to the museum. She has served as board vice president and secretary, and is again the secretary, as well as on the events committee.

“Ann spends almost every day at the museum. She may be cleaning, helping with programs, giving tours, running the model trains, scheduling, answering the you name it. She is a very dedicated and positive person. Her ‘can-do’ attitude is infectious, and one can always count other,” Ferris said. “Ann is certainly a worthy recipient.”

Charlene Collins was nominated by Linda Jackson, a former employee of Good Samaritan SocietyMount Carroll, who appreciates all the effort Collins puts toward helping the residents of the facility.

“Charlene makes a lot of special items, mostly sewing, donated to the Country Store at the nursing home. She also bakes for the facility fundraisers, and takes time to visit with the

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“It is gratifying to see our proud students bringing their parents and grandparents into the library to show off their work,” said Janie Dollinger, director of the library.

Artists featured this month are junior high students Jacob French, 7th, and Theo Woessner, 8th. High school artists featured are McKayla Martz, freshman;

residents and the staff,” said Jackson. “And she does a lot for her neighbors, too.”

Because of her desire to give back to the community that she loves, Flower FanA-See owner Gwen Lowe shows her appreciation for area volunteers with special monthly recognition. She asks that if you know of a special person that should be recognized for their volunteer efforts, submit their name for the Volunteer of the Month award.

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JOE RATH ESTATE 25367 GEORGETOWN RD., LANARK

Located 2 mi. N. of Lanark, E. ½ mi. on Georgetown Rd. 4-WHEELER: Kawasaki Bayou 220; HOUSEHOLD: lift chair; computer desk; grandmother clock; king bed; dresser; ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: princess dresser; Art Deco bedroom set; dbl. bed; dressers; cedar chest; combination safe; toys; Lanark yr. books; Chadwick & Lanark books; lamps; ladies hats; costume jewelry; china; 6qt. butter churn; GARAGE ITEMS: Black Cat port. air comp.; Knipco heater; hand & power tools; Makita angle grinder; Stihl 026 chainsaw; MANY MORE ITEMS TERMS: CASH OR CHECK. MUST HAVE PHOTO I.D. TO REGISTER JIM CALHOUN, Auctioneer IL Lic. 440000333 Mt. Carroll — 815-244-9660 FOR FULL LISTING & PICTURES www.calhounauction.com AUCTIONS CALHOUN AUCTIONS CALHOUN AUCTIONS CALHOUN

Hazelhurst Annual Spring Consignment Auction — Polo, IL ! Saturday,

April 2, 2016 "

Location — Midway between Polo, IL and Milledgeville, IL (17748 W. Milledgeville Rd., Polo 61064 – Mrs. Sherwood Shank Farm) at the corner of Milledgeville Rd. and Ogle (Brookville) Rd. Ample off-road parking, loading dock and boom tractors available to unload & load most anything.

Machinery, tractor, vehicle and miscellaneous farm related listings for the sale should be called, faxed or emailed in by March 14 for the sale bill and proper advertising. Absolutely no junk items, truck toppers, glass, household items, old tires, etc!!! [We reserve the right to reject.] Absolute up-to-date titles must accompany vehicles, trailers, boats, etc.

Consignments may be brought to the auction site: March 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31 between the hours of 8am & 6pm (gates locked). Gates will be open on Friday, April 1 for viewing only. No items accepted April 1 or sale day!

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Bring the family!

Lots of great kids entertainment!

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Amy Barnes Managing Broker 815-238-8360

LAKE CARROLL Lots starting at....................................................................................... $500 MT. CARROLL .38 Waterfront building lot, located in cul-de-sac. Call Corine! ....................... $6,000 SHANNON 0.53 acre residential/commercial bldg. lot near d'town on Cedar St. Call Penny! $11,000 SHANNON 0.33 acre residential/commercial bldg. site near d'town on Market. Call Penny!.. $15,000 STOCKTON .30 Lot, with country views. Call Trisha!....................................................... $17,000 FREEPORT .45 acre lot in Countryside Estates. Call Kimberly! ................................ $19,000 FREEPORT .30 acre lot in Countryside Estates. Call Kimberly! ................................ $19,000 MT. CARROLL 8 Waterfront building lots ranging from .49-.75 acres. Call Corine!............... $20,000 STOCKTON 1.00 acre residential bldg. lot near Blackhawk Run Golf Course. Call Trisha!...... $20,000 MT. CARROLL 2 Waterfront building lots .46 acre & .59 acre. Call Corine!........................... $30,000 THOMSON 6.87 Acres with Timber. Great Hunting! Call Kimberly!......................................... $49,900 MT. CARROLL 3.86 Acre Waterfront building lot. Call Corine! .............................................. $50,000 MT. CARROLL 9.58 Buildable lot, Foxwood Subdiv., 80 acres common ground. Call Aime!..$59,900 LENA 5.05 Acres. Woods with small outbuilding. Call Corine!......................... Reduced to $69,000 MT. CARROLL 9.74 Acre building lot with stocked pond. 3 acres tillable. Call Corine! ...... $195,000

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Penny Doug Fink Moll 815-275-2050 815-275-3804 815-238-3626

Corine Aime Charles Heldt 815-541-5187 815-291-8256

Trish Jack Oppold Fritz 815-275-2159 815-541-7138

Betty Michelle Moorhead Paisley 815-541-5930 815-541-8281

Managing Broker

To list equipment, contact: Lyle Hopkins (IL#440.000185) Polo, IL

815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519

Email – slpaspolo@gmail.com • Fax – 815-946-3745 815-225-7730 – Sale Site (only during business hours) Lenny Bryson (IL#440.000158) Polo, IL • 815-946-4120

Kimberly Taylor 815-541-5557

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GUN SHOW Pocahontas, IA March 19 & 20, 2016 Sat. 9-5; Sun 9-3, Pocahontas County Expo, 1 Block East of Courthouse.

Food on Site.

Buy Sell Trade Contact Chad Boysen 712-358-1051 (MCN) Machinery Consignment Sale Mon., April 4, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. Consign early by Mar. 18, 2016 for complete advertising.

No Small Items, Tires or Pallet Items Accepted After Friday, Mar. 25.

Next Sports & Recreational Sale is May 7, 2016.

Gilbert's Sale Yard, LLC, 641-3982218. 2 Mi. N. of Floyd, IA On Hwy. 218. Tractor House Internet Bidding Available. www.gilbert saleyard.com (MCN)

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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 @ 815-2593550.

To place a Regional or Statewide classified ad, contact the Illinois Press Advertising Service at 217241-1700 or visit www.illinoisamp.com

FOR SALE

BY OWNER

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OHIO 2BR, 1ba., 2.5 lots (2) 1 car garages.

Asking $75,000.

Local school 1-12 grades. Call 815915-5738.

APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305 MILLEDGEVILLE 2 BR Apt. Cent/AC W/D, garage, $425 + dep.

815-946-3330

MORRISON MORRISON: 1 bedroom apartment, 815-4992853.

POLO 2 bedroom apartment in Polo. Water, sewer, garbage included, off road parking. $450/mo. plus electric, 6 month lease. 815378-2151.

HOMES FOR RENT

310

MT. CARROLL Small home, call 815-684-5278 for details

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STERLING Cute 2BR Ranch all new, Why Rent?™ $580/mo.

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MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

315

EDUCATION

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Automotive Experienced Detailer Wanted for successful used car business. Full time with benefits.

Please apply in person at: Credit Auto Sales, 601 IL Route 2 Dixon.

EMPLOYMENT

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Can You Dig It? Heavy Equipment Operator Career!

We Offer Training and Certifications Running Bulldozers, Backhoes and Excavators.

Lifetime Job Placement. VA Benefits Eligible!

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CDL CLASS A Drivers needed for part time work, April-Oct. Most all work would be on Mon., some work could be SunWeds. Also need Drivers with passports for 6 trips into Canada. Good pay plus hotels paid.

Call Phil 815-973-4054

Bi-County Special Education Cooperative has immediate openings for Teacher Aides.

29 ½ hours weekly, minimum starting wage $9.50/hr., no benefits. health Must be 20 years of age. Openings in Sterling and Morrison. If interested contact: Laurie He- Driver - Class A ston, Director, by CDL Training. Get your CDL-A in 22 e-mail: lheston@bi-county days with No Out Of Pocket Tuition .org or fill out an Cost! Paid while application at the you train! Refresher main office, 2317 courses available.

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Suite, A, Sterling, www.kllmdrivingaIL, or call cademy.com 815-622-0858 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CARROLL COUNTY, ILLINOIS RIA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Plaintiff, v.

THERESA A. SCHROEDER; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

No. 16 CH 6 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE (FOR PUBLICATION) (Ch. 735, Sec. 5/2-206, 5/2-413, 5/15-1502, 5/15-1503) Notice is given to UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS of the following-described real estate that the above-entitled foreclosure action is now pending, and the day on or after which a default may be entered against said UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS is the _9th___ day of _____April______, 2016.

The undersigned certifies that the above-entitled mortgage foreclosure action was filed on the 17th day of February, 2016, and is now pending. (i) The name of the plaintiff and the case number are identified above. (ii) The court in which said action was brought is identified above. (iii) The name of the titleholder of record is: Theresa A. Schroeder, an unmarried woman. (iv) A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: LOT 5 AND LOT 6 IN BLOCK 1 IN EAST SAVANNA, FORMERLY A SUBURB AND NOW A PART OF THE CITY OF SAVANNA, IN THE COUNTY OF CARROLL AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. (v) A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 1907 Superior Avenue, Savanna, IL 61074 (vi) An identification of the mortgages sought to be foreclosed as follows: A. Name of Mortgagor: Theresa Schroeder, an unmarried woman Name of Mortgagee: RIA Federal Credit Union Date of Mortgage: September 18, 2009 Date of Recording: September 18, 2009 County where recorded: Carroll County, Illinois Recording document identification: Document No. 2009R-3074 Kathleen E. Mesich Brooks Law Firm, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 3725 Blackhawk Road, Suite 200 Rock Island, IL 61201 Telephone: (309) 786-4900 Facsimile: (309) 786-4940 March 9, 16, 23, 2016

PUBLIC NOTICE/ TAKE NOTICE To: James L. Greer and Gary T. Greer, tenants in common, persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; unknown owners or parties interested in said land. A petition for Tax Deed on the premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Court of Carroll County, Illinois as Case Number 2016 TX 1 The Property is located at: Park Street, Savanna, Illinois Permanent Index Number: 08-07-10200-002 Legal Description: A part of section 10, Township 24 North, Range 3 East of the 4th Principal Meridian, Carroll County, Illinois, described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 1 in Block 2 of Oakvale Addition to the City of Savanna; thence South 26˚21'West, 100 feet along the Easterly line of Lots 2 and 3 in said Block 2 of Oakvale Addition; thence South 63˚39'East, 18 feet; thence North 26˚21' East, 24.3 feet to the North line of Gilbert's Addition; thence Easterly along the Northerly line of Gilbert's Addition, 153.2 feet; thence North 26˚21' East, 295 feet; thence North 63˚39' West, 170 feet; thence South 26˚ 21', West 235 feet to the place of beginning.

Said property was sold on November 01, 2013 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2012.

The period of redemption will expire on June 01, 2016 ON June 02, 2016 at 10 a.m. The Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for the Issuance of a Tax Deed.

Sometimes it really is as simple as

black & white.

James B. McCaskey, Petitioner March 9, 16, 23, 2016 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF CARROLL STATE BANK OF PEARL CITY, Plaintiff, vs.

LORNELL GRAYSON, BOBBIE J. GRAYSON, RELIABLE ENGINEERING SALES AND SERVICES, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants.

Case No. 16 CH 8 PUBLICATION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE To: UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, defendants in the above-entitled cause, that the above suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court for the 15th Judicial Circuit, Carroll County, Illinois, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for foreclosure of a mortgage and other relief on the following described property in which you have or claim an interest: Lot 1 of Prairie View Subdivision as Located in the Southwest Quarter of Section 24, Township 24 North, Range 3 East of the 4th P.M., Carroll County, Illinois; according to the Plat thereof recorded January 13, 1981 in Plat Rack 1-K-7.

Property commonly known as 8119 South Charles Street, Savanna, IL 61074 Parcel No. 08-07-24-305-032 Title Holder of Record: Lornell Grayson and Bobbie J. Grayson Identification of Mortgage: Mortgage from Lornell Grayson and Bobbie J. Grayson to State Bank of Pearl City dated March 11, 2014, and recorded March Carroll County 12, 2014 in the Recorder's Office as Document No. 2014R-0427 Now, therefore, unless you, the said defendants, "Unknown Owners" and "NonRecord Claimants" file your answer in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit, Carroll County, Illinois, on or before APRIL 12, 2016, default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

Dated: March 3, 2016 WILLIAMSMcCARTHY LLP Thomas P. Sandquist Its Attorneys

Prepared By: Thomas P. Sandquist WILLIAMSMcCARTHY LLP 120 West State Street P.O. Box 219 Rockford, Illinois 61105 (815) 987-8900 March 9, 16, 23, 2016

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Many bonuses and good home time. Direct deposit paid weekly. Call 800-533ext.205.

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Lynette at include Duties (815) 284-3393. teller work, openDixon Healthcare and ing new accounts and customer conRehabilitation Center tact marketing. This 800 Division St position is availDixon, IL 61021 able at our Rock Falls Office.

First Federal Savings Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer • RNs – part-time & PRN Apply online at www.ffsbweb.com • CNAs – full & part-time – 2nd & 3rd shifts or email resume to mmulinazzi@ffs Good Samaritan Society – Mt. Carroll – a 5-star, no lift facility offers: bweb.com

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HELP WANTED: PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES The City of Lanark is now accepting applications for possible future fulltime, part-time, and seasonal temporary openings in the Public Works department. High school diploma or equivalent is required. A valid Illinois Driver's license is required for all positions. A CDL license is required for all fulltime positions. Employees must possess the physical ability to walk/ stand/reach/ kneel/ climb over various types of terrain.

The employee is also required to transport items weighing up to 125 pounds and properly operate required tools and equipment.

Work involves possible exposure to adverse weather, raw sewage, noise, electrical and chemical hazards, confined work areas, and the like when performing assigned tasks.

On-call availability to handle emergency situations at all hours is required for all fulltime employees.

Skilled trades training and/or previous work experience preferred, but not necessary. Analytical ability and mechanical aptitude is a plus.

Applications can be picked up at the Lanark Municipal building, Maintenance building, or online at www.lanarkil.com.

EMPLOYMENT

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625-3600

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Regional Drivers Wanted ✦ Get paid for every minute you work ✦ Hourly Pay ✦ Class A CDL ✦ Assigned Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks ✦ Preloaded Trailers ✦Paid Vacations ✦ Home Weekends ✦Flexible Dispatch ✦Wellmark Health Insurance

Tanker Driver needed, CDL-A with tanker endorsement.

Clean driving record. For seasonal bulk water deliveries, filling swimming pools, as needed.

Estimate March thru Oct. Pay negotiable per experience or by load. Call 815494-5362

Apply online at www.avtrans inc.com or Call Missy 800-397-6387x10

The City of Dixon is seeking a Wastewater Manager. A of a minimum Class 1 wastewater certification, ten years of progressive responsible wastewater treatment facility and collection system experience, including a minimum of four years in an administrative or supervisory capacity, and a valid CDL are required.

Submit a cover letter, résumé, an application, and five professional references electronically to employment@ discoverdixon.org

by Wednesday, March 16, 2016.

The job description and application are available at http://www. discoverdixon.org/ job-postings.html Call Amanda Bradshaw for more information: (815) 288-6827. EEO employer.

Sterling Commercial Roofing, Inc. is looking to hire an Architectural Sheet Metal Apprentice and an experienced Sheet Metal Worker.

Sheet Metal Workers Local 219 will be accepting new applicants to their apprenticeship program until March 23rd, 2016.

Experienced workers may be eligible to start as a journeyman. Start your new career today.

Please contact Aletha Beard @ 815-626-7744.

Must have a valid Driver's License.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Wastewater Manager

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One Sauk Valley Home & Garden Show attendee will win $500 to spend at a vendor of their choice!

Questions? Call Sauk Valley Media Marketing at 815-625-3600 ext. 5630 or jheintzelman@saukvalley.com

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 815990-5780 or 815244-6543 to make an appointment or to get additional information about our felines. Check us out on Facebook!

LAWN & GARDEN

781

IH 5HP B&S garden chopper, exc. cond. Heavy duty.

Not a wood chipper. $300. 815973-3223.

WANT TO BUY 795 CASH PAID for antique Harley Davidson, Indian or other American made motorcycles or related parts from 1900-1970.

Any condition. Midwest collector will pick up anywhere.

Phone 309-6454623 (MCN)

Fri. 3/11 12:30-5 Sat. 3/12 8-?

204 IL. Rt. 40 (In heated room if cold) Multi Family Sale Prom & graduation dresses, Longaberger, Boyds Bears & lots of misc items.

-18” Knobbie 21”&18” Trail Wing tires 21&18” Dunlop 850 A's tires.

-Brand New in Box Denon AVR 1712 A/V Surround Receiver -New Peavy 1000 watt 2 way PA Speakers -Used Kenwood Basic C2 & M2AAmp. -Peavey 2/3/4 Stero/Mono Crossover -Peavey PV 215's -MTX Pro 215's 3way.

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sterling, IL

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

Glass Sale & Show March 12 10am 5pm March 13 11 am - 4 pm CONCORD PLAZA MIDWEST CONFERENCE CENTER 401 West Lake NORTHStreet LAKE, IL 630-8514504 www.20-3040glasssociety.org

Northland Mall

Leather recliner, electric powered, dk. brown w/antique brass nails.

Exc. cond. $550.

815-626-8861.

Leather reclining loveseat, black.

Like new.

Pd. $1500, sell for $900.

Call 815-499-1061.

CHADWICK GARAGE SALES 624

Firearms Auction March Saturday 12th 10AM 503 Grundy St., Mazon, IL **ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS** View Listing At: www.auctionzip.com ID#9525 Hintze Auction Service 815-228-7634 815-252-1911

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

755

AREA GARAGE SALES 624

615

Saturday, March 12 Sunday, March 13

FURNITURE

Karaoke machine and stereo - radio 815-631-6678 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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APPLIANCES

710

Hotpoint elect. stove, black.

Self cleaning. excellent cond., 4yrs old. $350 815-973-9639 Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003

CLOTHING

730

RIP -N- TEAR: Sewing RepairsBlue Jeans, Work Clothes & Zippers Replaced.

In Thomson area 815-541-3178

DISH NETWORK $19 Special, includes FREE Premium Movie Channels (HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, and Starz) and Blockbuster at home for 3 months. Free installation and equipment.

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Blueberry, Grape, Strawberry, Asparagus, Evergreen & Hardwood Plants. FREE catalog. WOODSTOCK NURSERY, N1831 Hwy 95, Nellsville, WI 54456. Toll Free 888-803-8733. wallace-woodstock.com (MCN) HAVE YOUR PHOTO put on that Special Cake!

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Call Sheryl Strohecker at 815-493-2120 Heat your entire domestic home, water and more with the Classic Outdoor Wood Furnace. Dual fuel models ready Northavailable. west Plumbing, Heating & Pumps (815) 684-9977.

New 20' EX Speed Loader, 14K Electric Tilt, $4,599; Fuel Trailers; New 6'x12' V-Nose Ramp Door Cargo, $2,750; 2012 JD Compact 3032E Tractor, 128 Hours, with 2014 Loader, Bucket & Forks.

515-972-4554. www.Fort DodgeTrailer World.com (MCN) Our Hunters will Pay Top $$$ To hunt your land. Call for a Free Base Camp Leasing info packet & Quote.

1-866-309-1507 www.Base CampLeasing.com (MCN) Please Don't Quote Me, the book $25. Available at The Prairie Advocate, 104 N. Broad St., Lanark or call 815-4932423. By mail add $5.00. A GREAT GIFT IDEA! Real nice recliner, $60. Call 815-7184385.

FARM LAND WANTED

815

Our Hunters will to Pay Top $$$ hunt your land. Call for a Free Base Camp Leasing info packet & Quote. 1866-309-1507 www.BaseCampLeasing.com

HAY & STRAW

825

FOR SALE-small squares of wheat straw & large round wheat straw. Call 815-440-4621.

Waterway grass hay, small round bales. Approx. 500 lbs ea., $40/ea.

815-441-3395.

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

840

For sale: 2yr. old yearling Bulls & bred Heifers Duane Kruse DeKap Angus Farms 815-493-2663 or 815-297-2663.

AUTOMOBILES

905

1999 Cadillac black; DeVille; Good condition. $3,500 obo. 815288-7910

AUTOMOBILES

905

1997 Cadillac Seville SLS, 137k. mi. Leather seats and wood grain 2 tone, chrome wheels. Runs good & good cond. $2,000. Call 779245-2014 ★2006 Chrysler★ ★300C★ 4 door, 39K mi., vg cond. $12,000 858-212-1952

S.U.V.S

909

2005 GMC Yukon XL, black, 1 owner, gar. kept, 185k mi. seats 9, tow pkg., extra rack, $4,900 815-631-0924 2005 Silver Ford Escape LTD, fully loaded, good cond., looks great! $3,800 obo 815-652-4123

TRUCKS

910

1995 Chevrolet S 10 Blazer 4x4 new motor trans. 6.4 $3000. Call 815441-2559

VANS

911

2000 Chevy Astro LS E&D AWD. V/G cond., mechanically well maintained Good tires.

138K mi. $4000.

815-537-5603. or 815-564-8787

4X4S

912

1999 Chevy Silverado, ext. cab, Z71 pkg. Brand new tires & rotors. 181K mi. Locally owned and bought. $5500 815-564-7380.

MOTORCYCLES

935

2008 Harley 1200 Davidson Sportster Custom, low miles, $4,500 815-499-9409

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS

By Craig Lang Prairie Advocate Sports

3A boys basketball regionals

FREEPORT REGIONAL Feb. 29 Rochelle 76, Stillman Valley 50 March 1 Rockford Boylan 75, Rochelle 55 March 2 Woodstock Marian 72, Freeport 61 March 4 Rockford Boylan 77, Woodstock Marian 58 DUNLAP REGIONAL Feb. 29 Peoria Notre Dame 52, Dunlap 35 Peoria Richwoods 54, IVC 44 March 1 Metamora 53, Peoria Notre Dame 40 March 2 Peoria Richwoods 65, Sterling 61 March 4 Metamora 50, Peoria Richwoods 46 DIXON REGIONAL Feb. 29 Rock Falls 65, Mendota 44 March 1 LaSalle-Peru 55, Rock Falls 47 March 2 Dixon 58, Geneseo 49 March 4 LaSalle-Peru 49, Dixon 39

1A boys basketball sectional

RIVER RIDGE SECTIONAL March 1

48: The Bulldogs season came to a close in Hanover with the 24-point loss at the hands of the defending 1A state champion Indians.

The Panthers’ Michael Packard glides to the hoop for a layup during Wednesday’s sectional semifinal game in Hanover.

Packard had a huge game, scoring 22 points and pulling down 15 rebounds as Le-Win was defeated by Annawan by 5 points.

(PA photos/Craig Lang) a 16-2 run to go into the locker room at the half leading 37-16.

Isaiah Yeager led Freeport Aquin in scoring with 14 points. Phelan

start as they jumped out to a 16-4 points.

March 2 Annawan 55, Le-Win 50 March 4

2A boys basketball sectional PRINCETON SECTIONAL March 1 The Comets shot

Le-Win’s Tony Knoup puts up a jumper with Annawan’s Zach Ast defending. The Panthers fell to the Braves 55-50 in the River Ridge sectionals semifinals. shooting effort that made the discrepancy seem that much more glaring. The Rockets were seemingly in range from anywhere in the halfcourt and shot their way to a 57-53 win.

The win marks the fourth consecutive time Rockridge has

Class 2A Princeton Sectional admittance to the Three Rivers

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS Continued . . .

Gentry Whiteman scored a team-high 20 points, including three 3-pointers, while Carson Frakes added 14 points and three 3s.

Rockridge (24-4) made 10 3s in all, and shot 17 of 40 (43 percent).

Rockridge (25-4) advances

Highland 62, Morgan Park 51 Championship Morton 58, North Lawndale 41

WEST CARROLL SCHOOLS

Two West Carroll wrestlers

4A girls basketball Prairie Advocate staff

March 4 Palatine Fremd 47, p.m. Friday against the Whitney Young 40 (OT) Benet Academy 68, River between Winnebago and Forest Trinity 51 Kewanee.

March 5 – SVM article by 3rd Place Patrick Mason River Forest Trinity 63, March 2 Whiteny Young 46 Winnebago 53, Kewanee 36 Championship March 4 Benet Academy 42, Rockridge 45, Winnebago Palatine Fremd 39 38

HUNTLEY – Kody Sipe and Ethen Doty advanced to the Illinois Elementary School Association DeKalb on Saturday, March 5, at the IESA Wrestling sectional at Huntley Middle School in DeKalb.

90-pound class, while Sipe placed third at 145 pounds.

Eight other West Carroll Middle School wrestlers

3A girls basketball March 4 North Lawndale 59, Highland 58 (2OT) Morton 54, Morgan Park 39 March 5 3rd Place

previews

Watch next week’s sports pages in the Prairie Advocate for an inside look at this year’s high school teams and updated sports schedules.

Ethan Doty at the podium, claiming first place at the IESA sectional wrestling tournament Saturday.

As a community service project, Savanna Cub Scout Pack 48 “scouted” the city for food items, then collected and delivered 434 items to the Savanna Food Pantry last week. (submitted photo)

the sectional by placing in the top four of their bracket at last weekend’s Morrison regional. Thunder wrestlers in action Saturday were Eric Johnson and Ty Aljets

library’s 11 year old ones; therefore, ‘Flower Pots to Grow Computers,’” said Odell Board member Anne Frame.

However, before that can happen, the Friends need the artistic assistance of people in the community who would be willing to

Jorge Rodriguez and Elijah Dertz.

Doty and Sipe will be in Friday, March 11 at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.

STERLING Prairie Advocate staff

MORRISON — With spring less than two weeks away, the Friends of Odell Public Library will again hold their Flower Pot sale from April 14 to 30.

“The Friends are fundraising for

in their weight class at the sectional tournament.

Rounding out the West Carroll place holders at the sectional tournament

Members of 100 Women Who Care present a $9,250 donation to Contact board members. Front row from left: Amy Krolow and Heather Dickman, 100 Women Who Care co-founders; Shari Lochowitz, board president; Pam Werntz, executive director; and Linda Graves, board treasurer. Back row: Chandra Seal, board member; Beth Groshans, Contact volunteer; Chris Wallace and DeAnne Voss, 100 Women Who Care co-founders; Ruth Plowman and Ryan Shirley, board members; Michelle Gitz, vice president. (submitted photo)

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(85 lbs), Connor Eubanks (95 lbs), Aiden Sullivan (105 lbs), Colton Ballard (126 lbs), Jorge Rodriguez (145 lbs), Skyler Glass (155 lbs), and Elijah Dertz (167 lbs).

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design a pot.

Frame said the six or eight inch pots, including saucers, are ready for pick up at the library beginning Thursday. Each artist must return the pot by April 13. welcome to participate in this artistic endeavor of creating a one-of-aown one of these distinctive and matchless pots for your garden,” said Frame. “Come to the library and pick up a pot or two to decorate in your own exceptional way.”

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“The colorful and unique pots will be sold through a silent auction.

Each pot will have a slip of paper in front of it, ready for bids. At the close of bidding on Saturday, April 30, the winner will be the highest bidder,” Frame said.

All proceeds from the sale will replace Odell’s older models.

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