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Eastland students prepare to bring history to life

Plan wax museum presentations of American history makers Friday

By TOM KOCAL

Prairie Advocate

TKocal@prairieadvocate.com

SHANNON – Eastland second-grade students are busy researching historic subjects as they prepare to host a Living History Wax Museum at 2 p.m. Friday at Eastland Elementary School in Shannon.

The students are preparing for this event under the tutelage of second-grade teachers Carl Erbsen and Lindsey Wood.

“The theme for the event is any notable American who has made an impact on the lives of others,” Erbsen said. “Some are presidents, sports heroes, authors, famous African-Americans, astronauts, or even people who have made an impact on agriculture, to name a few.”

“We chose a wax museum because most, if not all of them, have passed away and we want the students to ‘come to life’ to tell their story to all who come to the museum,” Erbsen said.

The students are learning several different ways of conducting research for this special project.

“PebbleGo is a website kids can go to that gives information on a variety of science and social studies topics,” Erbsen said. “For

the history project, we have them go to the biography section and they can look up their individual and it gives them facts, videos, pictures, and more. They can read it on their own or it will read it to them.”

Erbsen said students use the Internet, too, by searching for the individual to such as when Jackie Robinson entered the Baseball Hall of Fame.

“We also have books at their reading levels where they can read and look up information,” Erbsen said.

“Parents are a big part of this project,” Wood said.

“We are so thankful to have such great support at home, we have some wonderful parents. They have been helping their child pick out an appropriate costume, practice their speech, and create a poster that represents the life of their famous American.”

There are several other areas of learning combined with their history lesson, like language arts – writing their speech in complete sentences in a narrative form.

“They have to write it as if they were the actual person speaking,” Erbsen said.

“They have to present their speech to an audience with their poster as well, and in a

Eastland second-graders take a break from their research for a class photo. sense, they have to use their artistic abilities to create their posters.”

“Students are practicing so many skills with this project,” Wood said.

“The biggest thing they are learning, surprisingly, isn’t all the facts that they have memorized about their famous American, but rather the process of gathering information and using it in a powerful way. This will hopefully help them to grow as readers and writers even beyond the day of our wax museum.”

Wood said students are learning how to research information and to take their research and decide what is meaningful and

relevant to their project.

She said they have been working to strengthen their writing and have been developing more experience in the writing process.

For example, Gage Kness is a baseball player. He chose to research Roberto Clemente.

“He played baseball every chance he got,” Gage said.

“He helped raise money for children in Puerto Rico, where he was from. He signed a contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers, but he never played on the team, so he played with the Pittsburgh Pirates for 17 seasons.”

Impressed with his ability to share his knowledge, Gage was quick to answer.

Jon Spoerlein (left) and Peyton Spears use PebbleGo, an online research tool, to study their wax museum characters. (PA photos/Tom Kocal) “I study a lot. And I want to be a baseball player when I grow up, because I already am. I play for the Shannon baseball team, and I’m

just like Roberto Clemente.” popular theme at the wax museum.

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SESQUICENTENNIAL EVENT

Celebrating 150 years of agriculture in Thomson Exhibits, speakers and more Saturday

By TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate TKocal@prairieadvocate.com

THOMSON – More than 15 exhibits, 12 speakers, a science fair, a photo contest and a display of agricultural equipment will highlight the Thomson Sesquicentennial Committee’s Tribute to Agriculture Day, from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. Saturday at the former Thomson High School, 800 South St. Topics will include organic farming, melon producing, weather and future technology in agriculture, pork producers, commodities, and water districts.

A John Deere forge from

the John Deere Historic Site in Grand Detour also will be on display. There will be a demonstration by a modern blacksmith using antique tools of the trade and a forge. Potato planters and harvesters will join the John Deere Demonstration outside, where the blacksmith will demonstrate how the self-scouring plow opened the prairie to modern-day farming.

“This day is to honor our local agricultural industries and the history of farming in our community,” Committee Chairman Randy Durward said. “Farming has affected the lives of York Township residents since before the beginning of the community.”

Luanne Bruckner also

serves on the committee.

“The four 100-year farms of York Township will also be honored,” Bruckner said.

“Thomson is the Watermelon Capitol of the World, so we are all aware of the impact that agriculture has had on our community.”

Speakers will be featured from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“Steven Stiles from Thomson is an expert on the Indians of York Township and has a great collection of artifacts and information,” Bruckner said. “Other Thomson area speakers are Tim O’Conner, a longtime farmer and biologist at Heirloom Market, who will speak on the future of agriculture.

Cindy Hook will present info on Johnson Creek. Curtis Pilgrim, a ‘farm kid’ and

longtime resident of York Township, will tell stories about farming in York Township back in the horse-drawn days. Some wonderful history of the Thomson area will be shared.”

The future of agriculture will include a drone demonstration from Kunau Implement and Ryan Heilig. Door prizes will be given.

A science fair, pumpkingrowing contest and a photo contest also are planned.

WCCI Radio will feature a live show from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the Boy Scouts and 4-H’ers will have a hotdog and taco stand in the cafeteria. Other activities include a pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon at the

and a tour of Schaefer Fisheries from 9 a.m. to noon.

A photography contest will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Thomson High School gym. The contest will be open to the public and prizes will be given. There will be two classes, 18 and younger, and 19 and older. Prizes of $75, $50, and $25 will be awarded in each class.

Contestants must sign a release to allow the use of pictures in the 150th anniversary History Book of Thomson. There is no limit to the number of entries or subjects. Preference will be given to subjects of York Township with an agricultural theme.

All entries must be dropped off by 5 p.m.

today to Durward, 16628 Argo Fay Road, Thomson.

Entries will be judged by Bill Delp of Bill Delp Photography in Savanna.

“Bill is an extraordinary artist,” Bruckner said. “He will also be exhibiting a stunning array of eagle and local wildlife photos from his collection.”

In addition to the judging, each person attending will receive a ballot to vote on their personal favorite photo. The photo receiving the most votes will receive $25. For more details, contact bruck175@hotmail. com or 815-259-3168.

For more information on events, go to thomsonil.com or call Durward at 815259-2109 or Bruckner at 815-259-3168.

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Mount Carroll Knights of Columbus Council 9628 donates proceeds from the annual Tootsie Roll to the Gordon Jones Terrace Living Center in Lanark.

Pictured are Gordon Jones residents Tracy Rood (front left) Alison Miche, Kim Pues, and Janet Lott, and Deputy Grand Knight Tim Kirk (back left), Jack Charleton, Jennifer Pitts, staff member Kara Weber, and Brother Knight Richard Fortner. (Photo courtesy of Tim Kirk)

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“Sometimes a neighbor will just pop in for a haircut of whatever, but it’s good for business!” Klosa said.

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By TOM KOCAL SHANNON — A longstanding Shannon business is under new ownership, and has a new philosophy.

Melissa Klosa is the owner and stylist at Ridge Street Style in Shannon.

Four years ago, she and her husband, Wendell, bought the house to which the former beauty shop, Salon 318, was attached.

Now Vicki Moll and Verna Woessner, who operated Salon 318, have retired.

Morgan Moll, stylist, graduated from Educators of Beauty in Sterling in 2012, and has been with Klosa ever since.

Wendell works for Sullivan’s Foods in Stockton, and the couple like the Shannon area. Living on site has its drawbacks, but the

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Melissa Klosa with new customer, Courtney Sweitzer of Lanark. Klosa is ready for more new clients at her now full-time business, Ridge Street Style in Shannon. (PA photo/Tom Kocal) retired, it’s time for something new here.”

Moll lives across the street. “I’ve lived in Shannon all my life. It’s nice to be able to live and work in my hometown,” Moll said.

Klosa attended Highland Community College for her stylist training, but technology helps her stay on the cutting edge of new styles.

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Klosa and Moll are looking forward to the prom season, as well as warmer weather, which generally means more weddings.

“People were used to Vicki and Verna always being here, but they had not taken on any new customers for a few years.

We’re looking to break that image, and let people know we’re here and ready for new customers.”

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Alexander Salins likes Walter Payton and the Chicago Bears. “I chose Walter Payton because he was the only one I had a costume for. I’m also going to bring props, like a football, and because I don’t really speak well with my helmet on, I’m also going to put my helmet out as a prop.”

Abigale Hollister will tell the story of Rosa Parks.

“She helped end segregation. She didn’t get out of her seat on the bus, and she got arrested.”

Caylie Schubert will be Dr. Seuss. “He made a lot of books, and he looked like fun. My favorite book that I read was ‘One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish’.”

Madison Schubert is recreating Mary Kay Ash. “She made some lotions and makeup. That’s why I like pink.”

Trinity Carroll is having fun researching Jane Goodall.

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Olivia Klinefelter said her character, Abraham Lincoln, “was cool. He was the sinated, and he was from Vance Crichton will present the story of Todd Beamer. “He stopped terrorists that hijacked his plane. They wanted to crash it into the White House or the U.S. Capitol, and he helped passengers stop it, and the plane crashed in a crop Dylan Rominski will portray Neil Armstrong.

Asked if he wanted to be an astronaut some day, he said, why I chose him. I don’t want to go to the moon, but Mea Merkel chose Jane Addams, “because she gave people a good example for how to help others. I thought she would be great to study.”

Other characters on display will be Ella Peterson as George Washington Carver; Corbin Ellinor as Walt Disney; Reid Witt as Henry Ford; Jamison Pannkuk as Crazy Horse; Alyssa Kempel as Sacagawea; Abi Parker as Betsy Ross; Molly McKenna

as Sacagawea; Jon Spoerlein as Squanto; MaKayla Hartson as Helen Keller; Peyton Spears as Jackie Robinson; James Reynolds as Thomas Jefferson; Lauren Johnson as Pocahontas; Jessa DeuVall as Rosa Parks; Ella Dampman as Neil Armstrong; Tanner Stern as Thomas Jefferson; Austin Warner as Jerome Case; Ava Parker as Betsy Ross; Jordan Day as John Deere; Boston Pettenger as Jackie Robinson; Hunter Miller as Walt Disney; Lola Baker as Ruby Bridges; Cole Knebel as Vince Lombardi; Jozlyn Turnquist as Helen Keller; Airon Thompson as Babe Ruth; Ava Miller as Pocahontas; Emmah Cady as Florence Nightingale; and Dalton Rogers as President tribute, because Dalton, like Roosevelt, utilizes a wheelchair.

“They have been working very hard and we are so very proud of each of them,” Wood said. “We hope they have learned through researching these Americans that they can do and be anything if they put their mind and heart to it.

We hope that each of our students will make their unique mark on history.

Who knows, maybe one day someone will pick them as a famous American to study!”

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CARROLL COUNTY

Local women stitching together barn quilt trail Participants sought for new county tourist attraction

By TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate TKocal@prairieadvocate.com

LANARK — Barn quilts: A splash of color that enhances the beauty of barns, old and new, around the countryside, enjoyed by those who pass by.

The Carroll County Hotel Motel Board is developing the Carroll County Barn Quilt Trail in an effort to promote agri-tourism and attract visitors to its rural communities.

Before the 1830s, most barns were unpainted because paint was too costly. As paint became more affordable, the Pennsylvania Dutch and Swiss began to paint small patterns on barns to celebrate their heritage and bring good fortune.

Originally, these patterns consisted of simple stars, compass roses, or stylized birds from traditional folk art.

In many communities today, organizing groups, such as an arts council, tourism bureau, quilt guild, or 4-H club, work together to organize their barn quilts into a trail. Some are guided walks in a downtown area that includes historical buildings.

Most often, quilt trails take visitors on a drive through the countryside

A barn quilt at Erbacres Dairy Farm on Georgetown Road between Lanark and Shannon. The Carroll County Hotel Motel Board is developing the Carroll County Barn Quilt Trail in an effort to promote agri-tourism and attract visitors to its rural communities. (Photos courtesy of Connie Zink) where barn quilts are mounted on farm buildings, homes, along fences, and sometimes on freestanding posts. A quilt trail may include stops at art galleries, farm stands, wineries, antique stores, and other points of interest that make the journey a daylong event.

Connie and Dennis Zink of Savanna own Roberts’ Roost Country Guest House, on Roberts Road between Savanna and Mount Carroll. The business has piqued their interest in tourism.

“As a photographer, old barns fascinate me,” said Connie Zink, a hotel motel board member. “Dennis and I just ride around and I take the photos. I usually have to

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“We think there are 50 or 60 barn quilts around Carroll County. But before we develop a trail and map, we have to get all the correct information together. Carroll County already has a tourism map that includes lodging, point of interest, historical sites, and special events. We have the map, we just need the barn quilt info to add.”

Fern Stadel, an innkeeper and member of the hotel motel board for many years,

has a barn quilt at her Prairie Path Guest House, 1002 N. Lowden Road. She has had an interest in the barn quilt project for 4 years.

She is a fabric quilter, too.

The Prairie Path Sampler next door to the B&B is ings, table runners and lots of wood creations designed and created by Fern and her husband, Buster, who made their barn quilts.

“As far as I know, we put

A barn quilt on an old barn off Stone Bridge Road west of Lanark.

Zink were driving around the county Sunday morning, seeking old barns, birds and eagles to photograph.

“It was an experiment. We didn’t want to put a lot of money into it. But we had

two old closet doors that were given to us. Buster clamped them together, and then we drew our design on it and Buster painted it.”

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Stadel’s son, Randy, helped them put it up on the building, “which was quite a process, and would have been worse if we had made the barn quilt out of heavier marine plywood, which is what many people use. Ours were at least a little lighter, but still bulky. I am amazed, we never expected those hollow core doors to last!”

“I have been working with Blackhawk Waterways CVB and the Carroll County Hotel Motel Board for many years,” Stadel said. “Vivian Curley of Mount Carroll, over the last couple years, has compiled photos and information on many of the existing barn quilts in our area. She has taken many photos, and created a list of addresses.”

“I’m going over the list to

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Chauncey, played by senior Sam Kempel, and Lillums, played by junior Bronte Wright, arrive at Stone Mansion for their honeymoon.

It’s an isolated country estate belonging to his Aunt Alberta, played by sophomore Juli Waugh, and supposedly unoccupied. Chauncey confesses he’s been “afraid of the dark” ever since childhood.

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needed by people that have a barn quilt,” said Zink.

“We have to make sure we have the right picture with the right address.”

While cloth quilts usually are made up of a series of squares of the same pattern placed together, a barn quilt is almost always a single square.

A certain barn quilt pattern may be chosen for many reasons, Zink said. Often it is a replica of an actual quilt made by a loved one.

A pattern may be selected because of its name. “Corn and Beans” is popular among farmers.

Zink plans to create her own unique barn quilt pattern based on a hummingbird that she has drawn and placed inside a standard block. Creative new designs are welcome, but either way, people want to know the name of the block,

which will be listed, and the pattern used as an icon designating the location on the map.

“We invite anybody with a barn, or garage, or house quilt, of any size, to be included. In fact, there are several buildings in the area that have barn quilts,” she said.

“But the main attraction on other barn quilt trails is the history of the barns.

The quilt may be on the old barn, but they have the history of the barn itself on the map. Yes, people want to look at every quilt, but they want the history. That’s what attracts both women and men: Ladies like the quilts, men like the barns.”

“This is a very worthwhile project,” Stadel said. ”It’s taken a lot of time, and more to come, but it will be a tremendous asset to the tourism industry in Carroll County.”

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Farm Bureau at a glance

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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MORRISON

Former CGH marketing rep joins Morrison Chamber staff

By STEPHANIE VAVRA For Prairie Advocate

MORRISON — Rebecca Green, who spent the last 10 years at CGH Medical Center as marketing and media coordinator, is the new marketing and customer relations manager for the Morrison Chamber of Commerce.

She begins her duties Tuesday.

Kim Ewoldsen is the chamber’s executive director.

“Rebecca brings a tremendous amount of skill and talent in creating brochures, newsletters, updating website and social media sites, and more,” Ewoldsen said.

Green also wrote CGH Foundation campaign materials and articles for the hospital newsletter. She wants her

chamber literature to “attract new businesses and individuals to town.”

She also will work in a supporting role with Ewoldsen.

Green sees some growth opportunities for Morrison.

“Getting more businesses into our downtown, and having them open a little bit longer, for those who work late and out of town, is a strat-

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Also during the week, several legislative support service agencies provided their budget requests, while Management and Budget presented its overall assessment on the FY 2015 and 2016 budgets and the need to scale back spending.

Rauner begins IDOC and criminal justice reform

Rauner’s newly-formed Illinois State Commission on Criminal Justice and Sentencing Reform has been tasked with analyzing Illinois’ criminal justice system from arrest to reentry into the community. It will explore evidence-based strategies to reduce the rate of imprisonment and recidivism, while also preserving public safety.

Illinois prison population hovers at just shy of 50,000 inmates in a system that was originally intended to house no more than 31,500. Illinois taxpayers have shelled out an additional $320 million in overtime costs, even as the security workforce for the state’s 25 correctional

facilities has reached a near-record low. of the Governor formally dismissed the former head of the Illinois Department of Corrections, whose tenure was plagued by controversy.

Former Director Salvador Godinez was implicated in Executive Inspector General for the questionable circumstances surrounding the hiring of a former congressman’s son.

Agricultural Education Day

On March 5, hundreds

of high school agricultural students descended on the Capitol Complex for the annual legislative Agricultural Education Day. Illinois has a diverse background in agricultural education and the state’s youth often get their start in hundreds of FFA chapters and county fairs across the state. One-quarter of the state’s economy is based in agriculture and the state’s FFA and county fair programs are a vibrant part of the Land of Lincoln’s rich agriculture history.

egy that has made an impact in other towns,” Green said.

“I am very excited for this opportunity . . . to help Morrison, where I grew up, and spend more time with my children. And I love Kim! I think together we will make a great team for the betterment of Morrison.”

Green and her husband, David, and their two children,

Faith, 10, and Tyler, 2, live in Morrison. She is a 1994 graduate of Morrison High School.

She has a bachelor’s in agricultural communications with an emphasis in advertising.

The chamber, at 230 E. Main St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, starting Tuesday. Call 815-772-3757 for more information.

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Relay For Life of Carroll County holds kickoff event MOUNT CARROLL – Cancer survivors, volunteers, and community members will gather to kick off the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Carroll County from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Thursday at Mount Carroll Church of God, 816 S. Clay St. Relay for Life teams will host a soup dinner, entertainment by the New Spirit Band, and a dessert/baked goods silent auction. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted for Relay for Life of Carroll County.

The program will highlight ways the survivors and caregivers. It also will be an

opportunity for people to learn how to get involved and register teams to participate in the relay, to be held from 5 to 11 p.m.

June 27 at Milledgeville High School.

At the relay, teams and individuals walk the track, raising money through pledges, donations, and fundraising in the months leading up to the event.

Contact Stacie Simpson at Stacie.L.Simpson@gmail.com, go to www.relayforlife.org/carrollil or www. facebook.com/RFLCarrollCounty, or call 715-937-0415 for more information.

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Bird seed sale supports conservation efforts

By TONY CARTON For Prairie Advocate SAVANNA — The U.S. Department of the Interior has transferred 21 acres from the Army to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as part of the Lost Mound Unit, Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge.

The move was announced at the March meeting of the Jo-Carroll Depot Local Redevelopment Authority.

“As we promised, we are opening everything we can to public access,” Wildlife Refuge Manager Ed Britton said. “Unfortunately, most of what we have is Missis[open burning grounds] or other areas we cannot open to the public.”

The parcel’s south boundary is along the north side of the entrance road on Crim Drive, extends north about 1 mile along the Apple River shoreline and has a common boundary with the LRA parcels 3, 3A, 3B and 13.

Britton said as many as six public uses are allowed when they are compatible with the established purposes of the refuge and the USFWS mission. Those public uses include hunting, tion, wildlife photography, environmental education and interpretation. Furbearer trapping is also permitted on Lost Mound parcels with a special use permit.

“The challenge we have is that we have no place for the public to access,” Britton said. “The fence goes the entire length of it

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service representatives Alan Anderson (left) and Ed Britton explain the particulars of the parcel 4 transfer to members of the Jo-Carroll Depot Local Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors during their March meeting. (PA photo/Tony Carton) and there is no way for the public to get to this parcel.”

He explained the parcel offers no area for public parking and is bordered by LRA and private properties that extend the length of the parcel and further isolate the tract with chain link fence.

Britton said the newly transferred parcel is used even that activity is limited by the known contaminants in the neighboring Parcel 5.

“Parcel 5 is not going to transfer for years and years,” he said.

The LRA approved Britton’s request to grant the USFWS a short-term license for land that would allow as many as 10 parking spaces and an interpretive path leading to Parcel 5.

He said the parcel would be open shortly and the USFWS boundary signs posted there would be replaced with signs prohibiting hunting or trapping and signaling the area open to the public.

“We do not intend to advertise the opening of the parcel, but expect local word will spread and folks Britton said.

In other business the board awarded Tecorp Inc. the contract for water tower repairs. The Tecorp bid was $180,500 with an additive alternate of $9,000 and any expenses for payment and performance bonds required by the Army.

Also, Green Thumb Industries, the highest scoring medical marijuana cultivation center applicant in State Police District 1, notiof Agriculture last week that it will not move forward with the permit. District 1 covers Ogle, Lee, Carroll, and Whiteside counties.

The department has informed the next highest cant, PharmaCann, LLC, of its award in District 1. department that it intends to

accept the permit and will have 15 business days to provide the required license fee of $200,000 and escrow/ bond of $2 million. The PharmaCann cultivation center will be in the village of Hillcrest, 20 miles south of Rockford and 10 miles north of Rochelle in Ogle County.

The LRA had two applicants for medical marijuana cultivation centers, but neither received licensing.

The next meeting of the Jo-Carroll Depot LRA Board of Directors will be at 3 p.m. April 1 at the LRA conference room, 18933 A St., at the Savanna Depot Park.

APPLE RIVER – The Eagle Nature Foundation’s spring bird seed sale is April 11. Proceeds help pay for day-to-day operating expenses as the foundation works to protect bald eagle habitat nationwide.

“Proceeds also support our efforts toward the education of our youth, as well as the general public, about the perils that the bald eagle and other endangered species are facing,” Executive Director Terrence Ingram said. “Your support also assists us in our bald eagle population that winters along the Mississippi River is crashing.

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facing loss of habitat due to our human population expansion and modern agriculture practices. Providing feed for the birds during the year is one way everyone can help our feathered friends survive.”

Stop by the foundation at 300 East Hickory St., go to eaglenature.com or call 815-594-2306 for an order form, which lists the sizes, prices and varieties of seed available, including wild bird mix, black and striped corn, peanuts and suet.

Payment is due April 4; the seed will be a available for pickup April 11, or on another day if you make arrangements.

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By TONY CARTON For Prairie Advocate SHANNON — The Shannon Village Board heard updates on advances within its newly restructured police department at its March 3 meeting.

Interim Police Chief Rick Cass reported the hiring of “They are pretty seasoned veterans,” Cass said. “They’ve all worked with area police departments, so they are familiar with the village.

Cass said the department added Gerry Bennett, who works for the Milledgeville and Lanark police departments and was a Freeport Meeker, a former Mount Carand Jason Schwartz, who works with Pearl City and Mount Carroll.

They will each work a few hours each month, and are bringing their own uniforms, which will save the village a little money, he said.

Village President Bonnie Foust said a new computer was installed for the police and is questioning the softoperate village security.

“We don’t currently have the software we need, but it is something we need to get,” Foust said. “Obtaining the correct software will allow us to tie into other police departments. The program costs in the area of $1,500 to $2,000, but we need it, and that’s something to be aware of.”

Cass told the board he was interested in obtaining the Village Police Records Management software. He said Village Police will run on any version of Windows and can be purchased to run on one or more computers, including laptops in squad cars.

“It formats all the reports,” would be writing standardized reports that read the same and that the state’s attorney and other agencies can understand and use.”

He suggested a further use would be the merging of daily activity reports that would show increased ticketing patterns and allow him to schedule police coverage “There are also a number of mandatory reports that we have to complete to be in compliance with state statutes and federal law. The Village Police program will basically spit them out for us in a timely manner,” Cass said.

There is an annual fee and additional fees for each computer using Village Police, but Cass said the software has been in use in the area for more than 20 years and recommended the purchase of the program. Foust directed his recommendation to the Appropriations Committee.

The board entered executive session to discuss wages for the new part time

Meters, solicitors, and budget cuts Board member Wayne Gaul reported on problems

with the village’s water usage. He said the village had used slightly more than 55 million gallons in 2014, which computes to 201 gallons per day per resident.

But only 35 million gallons were billed, based on meter readings through the sewer system.

“There were 20 million gallons that did not go through the sewer system,” Gaul said.

“We do have some smaller leaks and we are looking into Gaul suggested a more ing system, where residents would pay for water they use, rather than what runs through the sewer system.

The board tasked Gaul with exploring that issue for future meetings.

The board recognized an increasing problem with door-to-door solicitation in the village and asked Village Attorney Kipp Meyers to draft an ordinance requiring registration and the implementation of rules for acceptable solicitation practices.

“We cannot discriminate against people based on content or what they sell,” Meyers said. “Whether it’s Girl Scout cookies or sales-

men or religious solicitors, they all have to be treated the same.”

Foust questioned how solicitors would be informed of the new village ordinance. Posting signs at village entry points was suggested. The board will review the newly written ordinance before it votes on implementation at its April meeting.

Discussion on proposed state budget cuts led to passage of a resolution blocking the cuts. Foust said under Gov. Bruce Rauner’s 2016 budget proposals, the village would lose half of its local government distributed fund revenues.

“We will go from $74,000 to $37,000, and that is a “These monies come mostly from sales tax and income tax revenue sharing.”

The board approved a resolution urging Rauner and the General Assembly to protect the full funding of local governments.

The board also approved participation in the Federal Military Purchase Program, and tabled a decision on amending its livestock ordinance to include chickens until its April meeting.

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At the Feb. 18 City Council meeting, residents on East Pearl Street complained of foul language, dogs, and noise from a neighbor’s home.

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At the council meeting, Julia Guerrero said that she cannot allow her children to play in their front yard because of aggressive dogs in the area, and that foul language has created an unpleasant situation.

“None of my neighbors have ever talked to me,” Lundy said. “I do not know the Guerreros. The only person I know is a neighbor to the Guerreros, because he started yelling at my son, and when I went out, he turned and went into the house, refusing to talk to me. He was yelling profanities at my son, and refused to speak to me.

“No one that has signed a complaint has ever once talked to me — not at all,” Lundy said.

Lundy noted that there are at least 15 dogs within a two- or three-block radius.

they have their heads hanging down, and state that they are just doing their jobs,” Lundy said. “I feel that the person complaining has a problem with me because they feel threatened. My kids have dogs that look like pit bulls, but they are not. They are tied up and on leashes.”

Lundy has been issued multiple citations for ordinance violations, Chief of Police Matt Magill said.

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STATE GOVERNMENT

CAPITOL REPORT

Stewart tabbed for Criminal Justice Reform Commission

SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Brian Stewart, R-Freeport, has been named to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s newly created Illinois State Commission on Criminal Justice and Sentencing Reform.

The commission is made of up experts from various fields within the criminal justice system

and state legislators.

The 27-member commission, led by Rodger Heaton, the governor’s public safety director, will analyze all aspects of the criminal justice system from the initial arrest to reentry into the community.

It will look for evidencedbased strategies to reduce the rate of imprisonment, while preserving the public’s safety.

“The current prison system is costly, overcrowded and ineffective,” Rauner said. “We need to reform the system to stop the costly and vicious cycle of recidivism and help those who’ve left prison get the help they need to become productive members of society. This will ultimately save taxpayers money and protect the safety of the public.”

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ession has been a whirlwind so far; from the governor’s State of the State address to the budget address to the deadline for new House bills a week ago, my colleagues and I are working hard to keep up. Many of us are thinking that, based on the recent political environment session will be extended into the summer months. The FY16 budget is the driving force behind many issues facing us, and budget negotiations have begun and will continue as we get closer to the May 31 deadline.

Amid all the busyness, I was honored to host Gov. Bruce Rauner in Freeport on Thursday. The governor came to inform local about how his Turnaround Agenda will empower voters and give them more local control. He said that many of the changes we need to make to resolve our economic and

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“I feel like I am being targeted. I can go outside any time, day or night, and hear dogs barking.

I don’t understand why I am being targeted.

My dogs are tied up. ...

There have been occasions where my dogs have gotten loose, but that happens. Our dogs are well-behaved.”

Lundy also said that her daughter’s puppy got lose and chased a squirrel into a neighboring yard before running back home, resulting in another citation for having a dog running at large.

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Lundy asked Magill what would be considered a reasonable amount of barking, and was told it is a judgment call.

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lines to follow. Dogs are supposed to bark.

When does it become a nuisance? Telling a dog not to bark is like telling a human not to laugh.

One citation I got was for dogs barking for 5 minutes.”

itive proposal from another state. These businesses then take their proposal from Illinois to another state to see what incentives they would give them to locate there.

It’s probably no surprise to anyone that our surrounding states easily beat our proposal, leading to numerous businesses in Illinois moving to Iowa, Wisconsin, and other states surrounding Illinois. Jo Daviess County alone has lost at least four companies in the past 2 years due to this clause in the act.

I will continue to provide you more information on legislation I have sponsored in future columns.

I believe our state has a great future ahead of it, but that future pivots on what

we do this year to set the precedent. We face serious challenges that will test every legislator’s ability to At this time in our state’s history, political ties are meaningless and the titles Democrat and Republican should be disregarded. We most citizens of Illinois.

Of partisan politics, John F. Kennedy said, “Let us not be petty when our cause is so great. Let us not quarrel among ourselves when our [state’s] future is at stake.

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President Kennedy was obviously speaking on the national level, but I believe his statement can be applied on the level of our state. Let go of petty issues in favor of a greater cause—that’s my goal in this pivotal time in our state’s history.

Can you add to the conversation? Join me on Facebook and Twitter to let me know your thoughts on the challenges our state faces and how we can combat them.

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Obituaries Rowline M. Reusch

ELIZABETH – Rowline M. Reusch, 94, of Elizabeth, died Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at Elizabeth Nursing Home.

Rowline was born Aug. 15, 1920, the daughter of Ira and Myra (Rindisbacher) Perry in Warren.

She graduated from Stockton High School and also attended beauty school in ChampaignUrbana. She married Harlan Reusch on Nov. 2, 1941, in Derinda. Harlan died Jan. 26, 1991.

Rowline was a devoted homemaker and spent many years farming with her husband in the Derinda area. She was a 4-H Club leader and a member of the Ladies Aid at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Rowline loved to quilt and

work in her garden. She especially loved spending time with her family and friends.

Rowline will be dearly missed by her three sons, Richard (Twila) Reusch of Elizabeth; Dan (Dianna) Reusch of Carbondale; and the Rev. Don Reusch of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; four grandchildren, Chad (Wendy) Reusch of Stockton; Mindy (Jerry) Pratt of Elizabeth; Traci Seger of Belleville; and Matthew McCall of Denton, Texas; and six great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Kaitlyn, and Kyleigh Reusch and Nathan, Andrew, and Sarah Pratt.

She also was preceded in death by two sisters, Pauline Perry and Nelda Schultz; and one grandson, Chet Reusch.

A private family service will be held, with burial in Derinda Cemetery in Elizabeth. A memorial fund has been established. Post condolences at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com.

Roland F. Stewart MILLEDGEVILLE – Roland F. Stewart, 82, of Milledgeville, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015, at his home.

He was born Dec. 6, 1932, the son of Asa and Ivy (Given) Stewart and the He married Wilma Loechel on May 17, 1953, in Coleta. They were high school sweethearts, and loved each other as much or more after almost 62 years of marriage.

Rollie and Wilma purchased Stewart Boom Service in 1967, and he retired in 1995.

Rollie was very dedicated to his community, serving on the Milledgeville Fire Department for 26 years; the Milledgeville Community Credit Union Board for 23 years; the Milledgeville School District Board of Education; and many committees at Milledgeville United Methodist Church. After his retirement, he enjoyed help-

ing Brown Construction and Bushman’s Service Station whenever they needed an extra hand.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Brad (Cindy) Stewart of Oregon and Lisa (Mike) Cheeseman and Candy Silvius, both of Milledgeville. He was blessed with six grandchildren, Jennifer (Jason) Grobe of Polo, Jacki (Joe) Rogers of Milledgeville, Barbara (BradGina Silvius (Adam Stanley) of Milledgeville, Ethan Silvius (Taylor Cooley) of Platteville, Wisconsin, and Dylan Pucket grandchildren, Courtney, Carlee, and Casen Grobe, and Landen and Layton Rogers.

He also is survived by his sister-in-law, Nellie Stewart of Franklin Grove. His family was an essential part of his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, one sister, and cousins, nieces, and nephews.

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at Milledgeville United Methodist Church. The funeral was at 10 a.m. March 5 at the church. Burial was at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling. rials have been established to Heifer Project International and Milledgeville Fire Department.

Betty Jean Wilkinson

SAVANNA – Betty Jean Wilkinson, 72, of Savanna, died Monday, March 2, 2015, at Carroll County Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Mount Carroll. A funeral service was held Friday at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Burial was in Lower York Cemetery in Thomson.

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SAVANNA – Jon S. Householder, 67, of Savanna, died at his home on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Cremation rites have been accorded.

VISION 20/20

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Adequate and equitable school funding

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By MARK HANSEN

About this series

Superintendent, Eastland CUSD 308

20/20 purports that public education cannot be expected to meet the challenges of the 21st century if Illinois schools are not adequately and equitably funded. Adequate ensure that every child in a district has access to a high-quality education.

We have evidence to quantify the revenue that a given district needs, per pupil, to educate all students according to best practices. Vision 20/20 argues that this should be the baseline level for adequate funding. Through a combination of local, federal and state sources, we need a system that will keep the promise of adequacy to all our students and schools.

Illinois falls short of keeping this promise. For years, the state has not met its constitutional obligation for funding public education at the foundation level that legislators themselves established in law – an outdated number that frankly falls well below the level considered adequate today. Because

This is the last installment in a series about how school administrators in Illinois plan to fulfill the promise of public education relatively low service taxes, other sources have absorbed a disproportionate share of the burden for funding schools. In Illinois, property taxes are that other source.

When property taxes carry too much of the burden for funding schools, issues with equity arise. state have so much property wealth that they can generate revenues far above the level of adequacy at a much lower tax rate, while schools in impoverished areas cannot generate adequate levels even at a higher tax rate. The consequence on their children’s education and tax a lower percentage of their wealth, while poor districts spend less on their children’s education and tax a higher percentage of their wealth. Because minority students are more concentrated in areas with less property wealth, the reality is that a minority student in Illinois, on average, receives $1,500 less per year for publicly

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Vision 20/20 does not contend that any district should be restricted from spending above the level Mark Hansen of adequacy, but rather insists that all taxpayers meet a minimum level of burden for educating the state’s children in order that all districts receive adequate per pupil funding as supported through evidence. Of largest economy. If Illinois were a country, we would have the 19th largest economy in the world, yet Illinois’ total state and local tax burden as a percentage of personal income ranked in the bottom 10 of all 50 states during this same time period.

We should be wary of those who suggest that ours is a high tax state – this is called pandering. By telling us what we want to hear, they prevent us from understanding what we need to know.

At a cost of less than 1 percent of our total state economy, Illinois to 4 years and return support for our social services to levels of adequacy. Instead, controlling for

between 2000 to 2015, our state is moving in the opposite direction: Spending has dropped 21.9 percent on health care (including Medicaid), 13.3 percent on K-12 education, 41.1 percent on higher education, 34.3 percent on human services, and 25.7 percent on public safety.

If we are going to ensure that all children of Illinois have access to highly effective teachers and 21st century learning, in schools adequately resourced to meet high standards for accountability, we must be honest with ourselves about what that requires. Please visit the website at illinoisvision2020.org/ and feel free to call or e-mail me if you have any questions or comments.

Mark Hansen joined Eastland as superintendent in 2005.

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This is a time for parents and guardians to see the hard work that the students have created. Parents are encouraged to bring their children.

The open house for elementary school includes a pre-K to fourth-grade concert in the big gym at 6 p.m.

There also will be a scavenger hunt for children and families of fall kindergarten students. Classrooms will be open to view students work.

The open house schedule for Jr/Sr high school starts with freshmen orientation from 6 to 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. At the same time, the Academic Bowl team will compete in the IMC. A presentation about the Washington D.C. trip will be held from 7:30 to 8 p.m. for the IMC/Speech Team in Mrs. Graf’s room. Classrooms will be open to view students work from 6 to 8 p.m.

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March 31 in the Thomson Free Community Breakfast Methodist Church. For inforLanark First Brethren mation, contact Luanne Church, 220 E. Locust St. in Bruckner at 815-259-3168.

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Society presents “RememberFor more info, please call ing the REAL Saint Patrick,” 815-493-2390. an Irish dance program and March 15 short talk on who St. Patrick March Community Grace really was and some interestmeal ing history of the Emerald Will be served at noon Sun- Isle. SHS is hosting two perday, March 15 in Luther Hall formances at 3 and 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church Tuesday, March 17 at the in Pearl City. The menu will Savanna Museum and Culturinclude pork chops, cheesy al Center at 406 Main Street. potatoes, green bean casse- Admission is free, a $5 role, roll, dessert and bever- donation is appreciated. ages. Call 815-443-2215 for Sweet treats and traditional more information. green punch will be served by the events committee of the Assemblymen Gospel Savanna Historical Society.

Quartet Community Reformed River Cities Quilters Guild Church of Freeport will be River Cities Quilt Guild having its 22nd annual Lent- 3rd Tuesday of each month en Concert Series on Sunday at the Fulton Presbyterian evenings through March 29. Church, 311 North 9th St., The Assemblymen Gospel Fulton, Illinois at 7:00 p.m.

Quartet will appear in concert March 18 at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 15 at the CRC, 1421 W. Galena Open Mic Night in Mt. Carroll Ave. in Freeport. Free will New day! Now held the 3rd offering taken, refreshments Wednesday of the month, the provided following the con- Five Minutes of Fame open cert. The church is located mic is sponsored by the Main at 1421 W. Galena Avenue St. Art Guild and Market St. in Freeport. There are park- Commons. Venue open to all ing lot entrances on both W. writers, performance artists, Galena Avenue and Winter and musicians of any and all Drive. Scheduled performers skill levels. boasting a very for the remainder of the series welcoming and appreciative are March 22 The Trinity audience! Sign up starts at 6 Quartet; March 29 The Cifo- p.m., and performances from The Freeport Area Camera Living History Wax Muse- Family Fun Night 6:30 to 10 p.m.

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Sesquicentennial Easter Canout more information about tata will be held every at 7 Lanark Open Mic Night p.m. every Tuesday through our new hospice home at 6 The 2nd Friday of every March 31 in the Thomson p.m. Wednesday, March 11 at month, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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Ave in downtown MilledJoins us on the 2nd Wed. geville is open from 9-11 March 14 a.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. on the of the month for our monthfirst Tuesday of every month. ly Lions Club meetings at Family fun night The Chadwick-Milledgeville Antl Hall, Savanna. For more St. John’s Lutheran Church Ministerial Association spon- information contact: Brian in Pearl City is hosting a family fun night from 5:30 to sors the pantry. For more Reusch at 815-273-7757.

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Agriculture Author Bill Jamerson will Submission guidelines are Thomson Tribute to Agripresent a program and musiavailable at www.highland. culture: Past, Present and cal tribute to the Civilian edu/community/prairiewind. Future, is set from 9 a.m.

Conservation Corps, or CCC, asp or contact the magazine’s to 3:30 p.m. March 14. Panat 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 10 faculty advisor Bob Apolloni cake breakfast from 7 a.m. at the Lanark Public Library, bob.apolloni@highland.edu, to noon. Watch for future 111 S. Broad St. No charge, or call 815-599-3479. announcements. For inforand sponsored by the Lindsay mation, contact Lawrence Family Fund and Friends of March 13 the LPL. Call 814-493-2166 Living history wax museum Bruckner at 815-259-3168, for details.

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS

By Craig Lang Prairie Advocate Sports at Jacksonville March 10

Forreston tops East Dubuque in sectional semis

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Flanagan F.-Cornell March 13 and 14

LANARK – The Warriors began the boys basketEastland High School hot,

Class 2A boys basketball sectional at Farmington March 3 Winnebago 55, Bureau Valley 43 March 4 Rockridge 70, MonmouthRoseville 48 March 6 Rockridge 46, Winnebago 34

lead, and controlled the half. With the score knotted at 19-19 with mere seconds left before the intermission, Forreston’s Robert DeVries hit a shot from just over the halfcourt line to send the Cardinals into the locker room with a 22-19 lead. the Cardinals control of the game, and they never let up as they cruised to the 57-45 win, sending them to Friday

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Lanark. DeVries led Forreston, scoring 22 points, with teammate Wyatt Kerchner was led by Alex Lange’s 19 points.

Cardinals beat Bulldogs in thriller for sectional title LANARK – After falling

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS Continued . . .

NUIC East girls All-Conference basketball team First team: *Allison Prestegaard, AFC; *Haley Chang, Freeport Aquin; *Jaycee Cleaver, Dakota; Madeline Prestegaard, AFC; Shian Galbreath, South Beloit; Kendalynn Rockey, Dakota Second team: Keeley Meyer, Polo; Rachel Harn, Freeport Aquin; Cassidy Koning, AFC; Kate Stykel,

Happy birthday Dr. Seuss!

Preseason softball and baseball previews With spring almost upon us, the 2015 high school baseball and softball season is right around the corner. Watch the March 18 issue as we begin a look at this year’s area squads, with coaches comments and schedules for all area teams.

Freeport Aquin; Emily Laube, Durand; Elizabeth Klueg, Freeport Aquin Honorable Mention: Jenna Bibler, Milledgeville; Mady Frederick, Milledgeville; Alex Sterenberg, Polo;

Abby Peterson, Forreston; Madelyn Reining, Freeport Aquin; Kristi Ebbers, Dakota; Carlye Heitter, Pecatonica; Krista Beach, AFC; Miki Cull, Durand; Kelsey Bollon, Orangeville

Two thirds at IWCOA sectional

LEFT: Pearl City elementary students celebrate the 110th birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel on March 2. Cade Miller and Zoie Smital, kindergarteners in Jodeen Bunker’s class, wrote about their favorite Dr. Suess stories, “Hop on Pop” and “The Cat in the Hat”. RIGHT: Green eggs and ham were on the menu for Mya Miller. (Photos courtesy of Chris Wallace)

West Carroll High School sophomore Andrew VanKampen (right), at 113 pounds, and freshman Hunter Luke, at 120 pounds, each placed third on March 8 at the 19th annual Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association sectional meet in Sterling. The top four wrestlers in each of the 13 weight classes advanced to the finals in Springfield on March 14-15, at the Prairie Capital Convention Center. (Courtesy of Angie VanKampen)

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By Dorcas Raber Hello to everyone from Gloria’s mom’s kitchen! I’m sitting here at our kitchen table with a cup of coffee

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Campers are assigned to retreat villages where they live with other campers their own age and sex. Each retreat village is supervised by trained high school and college age 4-H counselors, many of whom are past campers and 4-H members.

LOMC staff and at least one adult University of Illinois Extension representative also oversee campers. LOMC guarding.

Campers will be assigned to a pack consisting of campers of all ages. Packs compete against each other in competitions and activities. Each day is divided up into early morning activities, two or three open choice activity periods, and evening campwide activities.

drift down lazily. Last winter I had the privilege of seeing several pictures microscope. Wow! What an awesome sight.

Daniel, Gloria, and children are in Ohio this week.

Fun times at LOMC. Register now for the June 14-18 4-H camp. (Submitted photo) Cost is $260 before April 1, or $280 between April 1 and June 1.

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details next week. It will be so nice to have them back home again.

It is very quiet here at the Raber home. Husband David and son Jeriah left to do their turkey chores in our three 500 foot turkey barns. Then it’s on to their logging job. Our scholars, Anna Faith and Keturah, are at school.

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Recently there was hot lunch served at school and I forgot and sent buckets along to school. Sigh.

Every other week there is one day where parents rotate and bring in a hot lunch for the scholars.

Gloria will write about that in a future column.

Last evening, we lengthened our kitchen table and had a belated birthday meal for son Michael, who turned 22. With Michael’s and son Javin’s families, there were 12 of us around the table.

Micah had requested BLT pizza. I also made crusty baked potatoes and Éclair dessert. to Éclair dessert through several of our church ladies who come from Allen County, Indiana. It is a topnotch 5-star rated dessert!

I’ll include the recipe in this article. It’s similar to cream puffs. I remember some of us girls helping make cream puffs years ago in a home economics class.

Early this morning, Micah, wife Rose, and baby Jeanette, left for Indianapolis where they will board a plane and head for China on a mission trip. They’ll be gone 4-1 /2 weeks. I hope 5 month old Jeanette will enjoy the trip.

Usually she’s a content, cheery baby with a ready smile, although sometimes she’s scared of some strangers. Isn’t it something how secure a baby feels with Daddy and Mom? Rose told me yesterday had gone away with horse and buggy that it wasn’t too cold for Jeanette. She was able to sit up and look out and see the horse. She was so intrigued and fascinated! Rose’s family are horse lovers, so Jeanette just might be the same.

My husband David and son Jeriah are planning to join Micah’s family on their mission trip several weeks from now, then return home with them.

That means the three girls and I will have to keep the

a feeling we are going to be more than ready to have Daddy and Jeriah home again! “Absence makes the heart grow (even more) fonder,” you know.

The girls and I would like to go to Holmes County, Ohio and spend time with my family while the others are on their trip. We’d be gone about 5 days. That means family food and fellowship!

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My niece is getting married this summer and I’m looking forward to sitting around the table with Mom, my two sisters and nieces and hearing all about the wedding plans, wedding colors and wedding menu.

It’s a major event. Hopein about the wedding then afterward.

Enjoy this delicious Éclair dessert!

Éclair Dessert

1 cup water 1/2 cup butter 1 cup flour 4 eggs Bring water and butter to a boil. Turn off heat and add flour all at one time. Stir until smooth ball forms. Remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition. Beat until smooth. Spread in a greased 15-by-11-inch pan. Bake at 400 for 30-35 minutes until gold-

In Carroll Countyy — it’s Town, Lake & Count y

Call Me! Patti 815.266.4020

21-78 Lake Carroll Blvd., Lake Carroll, IL

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Serve chilled.

FARMLAND, HOUSE & BUIILDIINGS ESTATE AUCTION

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AMISH COOK

CONTINUED FROM A19

Sale to be held at: 4784 West Valley Road, Shannon, IL 61078 160 Acres +/Section 33 of Florence Twp. in Stephenson County, IL Selling in 2 tracts — NEW SURVEY DAY OF SALE TRACT 1: 155 +/- P.I. 132.2 — NO BUILDINGS TRACT 2: House & Many Out Buildings 5 Acres +/4784 West Valley Road, Shannon, IL. BINS, SHEDS, LAGOON, HOG BUILDINGS, SILOS, MACHINE SHED, Etc. *DO NOT ENTER HOG BUILDINGS to view Tract 2, contact Auctioneer Tax I.D. #’s 03-18-33-100-001 Total Taxes: $8,863.00 For complete listing of sale bill, maps, soil maps, photos, tax info, terms & conditions, etc. go to www.lennybrysonauctioneer.com For Information Contact: Owner, Joyce G. Wilhelms Trust Lenny Bryson - Auctioneer Trustee, First State Bank Shannon-Polo 900 South Division Ave., Polo Jeff Norton, Trust Officer Ph) 815-946-4120 Estate Attorney, Gary Gehlbach 815-288-4949

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SUN., MARCH 29th 12:30 P.M.

PAUL CHRISTIAN EST. 109 N. COLLEGE ST., MT. CARROLL 768 sq.ft. home w/full basement. 1 bedroom, 1 bath, newer furnace, central air, water heater, carpet, siding & roof. Includes stove & fridge. Move-in ready. MOTIVATED SELLER TERMS: Nonrefundable 10% down day of auction. Balance due at closing, approx. 30 days.

Taxes prorated at closing. Seller has the right to accept or reject bids. Property sells “AS IS.” Ed Mitchell, Attorney For Viewing Call JIM CALHOUN, Auctioneer, Mt. Carroll (815) 244-9660 IL Lic.440000333 For Pictures www.calhounauction.com

AUCTION

Sat., March 14 • 10:00 am Sale Held Inside Campbell Center Just North Of Jct. 64 & 78, Mt. Carroll HOUSEHOLD: Queen Anne table w/2 leaves; hutch; Singer 603 Touch & Sew in cabinet; oak drop-leaf table w/2 caster chairs; canister vac; oak TV stand; 2 birdcages; elec. fireplace; Westminster ped. clock; 3 bar stools; gas wall heater; JenAir counter top; motorcycle saddlebags; COLLECTIBLES: Newcomer Simplex rug loam; retro kitchen table w/ leaf & 6 chairs; 2pc. white sofa; chairs; lamps; lighted lake picture; Singer treadle; signs-Milw. RR, Baker Guns, Mountain Dew; assorted glassware, 52-59 Motor Auto Manual; maps; imp. manuals; wall desk; 2 oak rockers; sewing stand; toys.

TERMS: CASH OR CHECK MUST HAVE PHOTO ID TO REGISTER JIM CALHOUN, AUCTIONEER IL LIC.440000333 MT. CARROLL 815-244-9660 FOR FULL LISTING & PICTURES www.calhounauction.com

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FARMLAND, HOUSE & BUILDINGS ESTATE AUCTION Tuesday, April 14th, 2015 at 11:00 A.M.

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REAL ESTATE AUCTION

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Midwest Industrial Trade School in Stockton congratulates five graduates with combination pipe welder certificates and jobs waiting. (L to R) Instructor Chad Eshleman, and students Colby Batease, Freeport, Ammonia Refrigeration Co.; Zakk Hunter, Rockford, Structural Steel; Nathan Jakel, Scales Mound, Structural Steel; Daniel Dionne, Orangeville, manufacturing; and Mike Hoppman, Fulton, gas pipeline. The next pipe welding class starts March 23, and summer courses start June 8.

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

110 W. Carroll Street

Lenny Bryson, Auctioneer

LANARK (815) 493 - 2323 LAKE CARROLL (815) 864 - 2390 TOLL FREE (866) 493 - 2300

900 So. Division Ave, Polo, IL 61064

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

EK GL E EN CR AP W O TS L Yellow Creek Ct. L E .

Y Freeport, IL

Amy Barnes, Managing Broker

www.isenhartrealty.com

MT. CARROLL PROPERTIES!!!

Victorian - $40,000 4 BR, 1 BA, 2004 Sq. Ft.

Corner Lot - $55,000 4 BR, 2 BA, 1780 Sq. FT

Tri-Plex - $59,900 3 Units, Income, Investment

Tri-Plex - $64,900 3 Units, Income, Investment

Raised Ranch - $109,500 3 BR, 1.5 BA, 2280 Sq. Ft.

Commercial - $124,500 Store Front, Apartment above

Ranch - $139,000 3 BR, 1 F, 2 H- BA, 2174 Sq. FT.

6.7 Acres - $169,000 4 BR, 2 BA, 2200 Sq. Ft.

2 & 3 bdrm apt. units

“AFFORDABLE HOUSING AVAILABLE TO VERY LOW & MODERATE INCOME” “62 Yrs. of age or older; Handicap/ Disabled, Regardless of age” – Handicapped accessible units available Appliances, hot water, water/sewer, garbage service provided —HEAT INCLUDED— p laundryy facilityy Air conditioner provided Coin-op Subsidy Available to reduce rent to 30% of Adjusted Income For Income Eligible Families, Elderly, Handicapped/Disabled Fixed, affordable rents based on income limits FOR MORE INFORMATION/APPLICATION:

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

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Large Yard - $ 134,900 4 BR, 1.5 BA, 1696 Sq. Ft.

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REAL ESTATE

Call 815-493-2560!

FOR RENT

CHADWICK: Country home, 3 bedrooms, garage, large yard.

815-499-0463 CHADWICK: 2 bedroom apartment, first floor. Stove and refrigerator included. $375/mo. + deposit. 815-499-0463 MORRISON: 1 bedroom apartment, stove, refrigerator, window air conditioner. 815-4992853 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.

This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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.

MILLEDGEVILLE: A large 2 bedroom upper apartment. No smoking, no pets. 815-2255000.

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Financial Wellbeing Section

March of 2015

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We are looking for dedicated and experienced professionals to assume key part-time positions on our nursing team!

If you are committed to teamoriented outcomes and quality care, we offer: excellent starting wage; vacation & holiday pay; advancement opportunities; and much more!

Apply in person or call Sheila at (815) 233-5129. You may also e-mail your resume in confidence to oakley@tutera. com, or fax to (815) 233-0835.

Oakley Courts

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BUILDERS • REMODELERS • Garages • Houses • Decks • Roofing • Additions

815-493-2902 Lanark

Notice is Hereby Given that the Consolidated Election to be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, that the following proposition will be submitted to the voters of the County of Carroll, Illinois: Shall a retailers’ occupation tax and a service occupation tax (commonly referred to as a “sales tax”) be imposed in The County of Carroll, Illinois, at a rate of 1% to be used exclusively for school facility purposes?

○ ○ No

Yes

The polls at the Consolidated Election will be open at 6:00 o’clock A.M. and will continue to be open until 7:00 o’clock P.M. of that day.

Dated this 9th day of March, 2015.

Brian Woessner Carroll County Clerk & Election Authority

Activity Aide

We are looking for an experienced professional to assume this key parttime position at our premier assisted living facility.

Qualified candidates will have plumbing, electrical, and general building maintenance experience. We offer: excellent starting wage; vacation and holiday pay, advancement opportunities; and much more!

Call Sheila at (815) 233-5129 for an immediate confidential interview or fax your resume in confidence to (815) 233-0835.

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated professional to assume this key every other weekend position.

Assisted living experience preferred.

Assisted Living Community

Assisted Living Community

Oakley Courts 3117 Kunkle Boulevard, Freeport, IL

If you are committed to teamoriented outcomes, we offer: excellent starting wage; vacation and holiday pay; advancement opportunities; and much more! Call Sheila at (815) 233-5129 for an immediate confidential interview or fax your resume in confidence to (815) 233-0835.

Oakley Courts 3117 Kunkle Boulevard, Freeport, IL

BOARD OF REVIEW PUBLICATION LIST

The following changes are the result of the actions of the Board of Review of Carroll County for the 2014 assessment year. The valuation listed shall be the final valuation for the 2014 assessment year.

This publication pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/12-60 of the Property Tax Code provides public notice to the taxpayer of both the previous assessed value certified by the Chief County Assessing Officer and the present assessed value fixed upon their property by the Board of Review. You may appeal this decision to the Property Tax Appeal Board within 30 days of the date on the notice (March 11, 2015) you received in the mail. Forms may be obtained from the Chief County Assessment Office, Post Office Box 227, Mt. Carroll, Illinois, 61053 or from the Property Tax Appeal Board, Room 402 Stratton Bldg, 401 South Spring St., Springfield, IL 62706-002.

Annette L.Gruhn, C.I.A.O. Clerk of the Board of Review March 11, 2015 Owner Name Parcel Number Township: Cherry Grove/Shannon Twp PAYETTE DANIEL 01-06-19-300-007 RUTER PHYLLIS 01-06-30-400-002 RUTER TRUSTS 01-06-31-200-001 Township: Freedom Township GLOMB GREGG A & KATHLEEN 04-04-11-420-015 BLOCK LIVING TRUST 04-04-12-223-040 WEBB JERRY 04-04-13-330-016 SOHL CHARLES E & SHANNON N 04-04-13-421-013 Township: Rock Creek/Lima Twp MOLL LA MOINE R & ROSE M 06-10-01-200-001 LANCASTER KEVIN & MAUREEN 06-10-01-200-002 GRANT EDWARD 06-10-05-303-031 HELDT SHAUN M & AIME M 06-10-05-315-002 MARTZ THOMAS D & KAREN S 06-10-22-300-003

Consolidated Election Notice

NOTICE OF ELECTION

Maintenance Assistant

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2015, A CONSOLIDATED ELECTION WILL BE HELD AT THE USUAL POLLING PLACES IN THE VARIOUS PRECINCTS IN THE COUNTY OF CARROLL AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, FOR THE PURPOSE ELECTING CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES: INDEPENDENT OFFICES TO BE ELECTED: MUNICIPAL — ALDERMAN OR TRUSTEE NONPARTISAN OFFICES TO BE ELECTED: PARK DISTRICT — COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT — TRUSTEE TOWNSHIP AND MUNICIPAL LIBRARY — TRUSTEES EDUCATIONAL SERVICE REGIONS — TRUSTEES SCHOOL DISTRICT — BOARD MEMBERS COMMUNITY COLLEGE — TRUSTEES FIRE PROTECTION — TRUSTEES A PROPOSITION WILL BE SUBMITTED TO ELECTORS OF CARROLL COUNTY THE POLLS OF SAID CONSOLIDATED ELECTION WILL BE OPEN CONTINUOUSLY FROM 6:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2015.

DATED THIS 9TH DAY OF MARCH 2015.

Brian Woessner Carroll County Clerk & Election Authority

Before BOR Action

After BOR Action

15,628 13,255 171,690

11,637 9,896 162,223

143,110 150,342 54,327 69,893

110,096 133,318 53,257 60,484

131,967 0 29,164 23,918 82,700

120,705 8,832 21,678 13,662 81,694

NOTICE OF POLLING PLACES FOR THE CONSOLIDATED ELECTION ON TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2015

PRECINCT Cherry Grove/Shannon 1 & 2

POLLING PLACE Township Building, 13 S. Cedar, Shannon, IL 61078 Elkhorn Grove Township Hall, 31434 Elkhorn Rd., Milledgeville, IL 61051 Fairhaven American Legion Hall 223 Calvert St., Chadwick, IL 61014 Freedom Town Hall, 19987 Townhall Rd., Lanark, IL 61046 Mt. Carroll 1, 2 & 3 Farm Bureau Bldg., 811 S. Clay St., Mt. Carroll, IL 61053 Rock Creek/Lima 1 & 2 Township Building, 25123 Locust Rd., Lanark, IL 61046 Salem Farm Bureau Bldg., 811 S. Clay St., Mt. Carroll, IL 61053 Savanna 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 St. John’s Parish Hall 318 Chicago Ave., Savanna, IL 61074 Washington Savanna Depot Park, 18901 B Street, Savanna, IL 61074 Woodland Town Hall, 18242 Elizabeth Rd., Mt. Carroll, IL 61053 Wysox 1 & 2 Milledgeville Men’s Club 206 S. Main St., Milledgeville, IL 61051 York Village Hall, 2100 Market St., Thomson, IL 61285 The polls of said Consolidated Election will be open continuously from 6:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 7, 2015.

Brian Woessner Carroll Cou8nty Clerk & Election Authority

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