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The time piece collection of Alex Veith, the Clock Doc, can be viewed at the Owen P. Miles Museum in Mount Carroll. See this timely feature on Page A3.

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As the crowd watches the launching of Kunau Implement’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, affectionately referred to as a UAV, or drone, John Brearton of Morrison gets a bird’s-eye view with flight goggles wirelessly broadcasting from the drone’s camera. The Fight of the Drone was just one of more than 25 exhibits and speakers at Saturday’s Thomson Sesquicentennial Tribute to Agriculture Day. More photos on pages A12-A13.

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MOUNT CARROLL

Tick-tock with the clock doc

Mount Carroll native ensures not a second goes by without a sound

it’s gone!’ Downhearted, I wrote a letter to Santa asking for that Hummel clock for Christmas. Santa delivered, and the Christmas I was in third grade, I received my

By TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate TKocal@prairieadvocate.com

MOUNT CARROLL – Got a second? Wait a minute! It takes how many hours? Have you got time?

Living in this digital era of cellphones, tablets, computers and instant-everything, Gretchen Wallander of the Carroll County Historical Society took some time to spend an afternoon with Alex Veith, Carroll County’s own horologist, taking photos and preparing for a display of his clocks at the Owen P. Miles Museum.

For a limited time, nearly two dozen of Veith’s clocks will be on display Veith engages in horology, the science of measuring time and the art of making timecrafted time pieces a career focus as well as his hobby.

“He likes antiques and nostalgia, and over time, has acquired dozens of watches and hundreds of clocks, in all sizes, ages and mechanisms,” Wallander said.

“Stepping into the Veith home, sounds of ticktock emanate from every room, every wall, every curio cabinet or shelf, upstairs and downstairs,” she said. “On the hour and

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LEFT: While at work 5 years ago, Alex Veith uncovered an old ornate gold pocket watch. He asked to purchase it, but was told it was not for sale. But the next Christmas, the owner of Don’s Jewelry, Dan Bartels, gave it as a gift to Veith and it has become one of his favorites. ABOVE: Veith’s son, Nathan, 11, shares his father’s interest in clocks. Nathan’s favorite is this 1860s clock rescued from mice in a barn. The piece has lead weights in the sides and the original paperwork glued inside the case. (Photos courtesy of Gretchen Wallander)

Take the time Alex Veith’s time piece collection can be viewed at Owen P. Miles Museum, 107 W. Broadway in Mount Carroll, from from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, or by appointment.

Call the Carroll County Historical Society at 815244-3474, or email Veith avclockdoc@hotmail.com for more information. quarter-hour, a chorus of ‘cuckoo’, ‘ding-dong’, and ‘bong-bong-bong’ chime in rhythm from numerous timepieces. It’s a happy, musical place! He speaks lovingly of each item, easily shares the stories and

histories of his extensive collection. It is a marvelous display.”

Born and raised in Mount Carroll, Veith loved going to his grandparents’ home in Wacker, where their German cuckoo clock captured his

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attention. When he was around 6, he saw a Hummel clock in the window of Sieber’s Jewelry store in downtown Mount Carroll.

The background picture was a little boy sitting in an apple tree, and it reminded him of how he loved to climb trees. He saved his money for more than a year to have

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“I remember that day as if it was right now,” Veith said.

“The day I went shopping, I found that the clock was gone! I ran out of the store in tears. I believe it was Nancy Schrader, who worked at Sieber’s, called my mom and said, ‘Alex came for the clock and he knows

A graduate of Mount Carroll High School in 1990, Veith attended Highland Community College and Gem City College in Quincy, where he learned clock and watch repair, construction and engraving, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in business. One week after graduation, Veith started working at a familyowned business, Don’s Jewelry in Clinton, Iowa, where he has been for more than 20 years.

“Don Bartels opened his jewelry store in 1959. He’s almost 84 years old and still comes in every day but Saturday,” Veith said. The business is now owned by Don’s son, Dan Bartels.

Veith’s personal collection numbers more than 200 timepieces. Several special clocks were received from grandparents and greatgrandparents, including a Seth Thomas clock from the 1920s that belonged to his great-grandma Pink, who lived to be 100.

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Retirement planning – one step at a time Angie VanderVinne Insurance and Financial Saving for retirement can be confusing.

If your employer matches all or a part of the contribution you make to a 401K, then you should be contributing that amount.

For example, if your employer will match up to a 4 percent contribution, then you should contribute 4 percent.

By not taking advantage giving up free money – don’t do that!

If you are able to contribute more than the company match, then instead of contributing more to a 401K or 403b, open a Roth IRA and contribute monthly to the Roth via electronic funds transfer.

Continue increasing your contribution to the Roth until you’ve reached the maximum contribution allowed per year.

The total contribution you can make to all of your IRAs is $5,500, or 100 percent of your compensation, whichever is less. If you’re 50 or older, you can make

an additional contribution of $1,000, for a total of $6,500.

After maxing out your Roth IRA contribution, you can increase your 401K contribution until you reach the maximum allowed by law. For 2015, this limit is $18,000. If you’re 50 or older, you can make

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On a dining room sideboard he displays a special clock that belonged to his mother’s parents, and two pocket watches, in handmade walnut pillars, with his initials ALV, handcrafted by his Uncle Harry Bielema from walnut trees on his farm.

Many notable items in his collection have come from local auctions and businesses, including a living room conversation-starting, ornate brass table clock mounted in a circular wood cabinet, gleaned from a Chadwick auction. A calendar clock displaying the hour and the date was purchased from Tim Schneider of Frank Furniture in Mount Carroll.

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The Carroll County Livestock Feeders Association, which recently donated beef to the Caroline Mark Home in Mount Carroll, are (front row, from left) Rose and Brad Phillips, managers of the CMH; Judson Smith, trustee, Keith Wagenecht, CCLF president; and member Luke Houzinga, and (back row, from left) members Don Ottens, Ray Voss, Jarad Carroll, Randy Adolph and Baily Queckberner. Not pictured are CCLF members Brian Witt, Scott Frederick, and Dan Lamoreux; and Caroline Mark Home trustees Suellen Meyers and Russell Piper.

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an additional contribution of $6,000, for a total of $24,000.

There are many different strategies to saving for retirement, and part of that strategy also should be to eliminate debt and have a “paid in full” goal date.

With debt eliminated, you will need less money per

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Beyond Retirement: What about your other goals?

First State Bank Shannon-Polo-Lake Carroll In addition to saving for retirement, there may be cial goals you’ll need to juggle in a lifetime.

Let’s say that at the age of 25 you earned $35,000.

If your salary increased at the average historical rate, you’d have earned nearly $2 million by the time you were 65.(1) That might sound like a lot – until you begin thinking you’ll need to juggle in a lifetime, including buying a home and paying for your child’s education, while funding your own retirement.

If managed wisely, your money could go a long way.

It’s really all about putting a plan in place and sticking to it. These tips may help get you started:

Get a jump on all your goals

You’ve read in these pages

before about the value of starting early on retirement savings, even if you can only invest a little each month. The same goes for college savings and other goals. Even a $100 a month investment for college could potentially leave you with about $36,000 in 10 years, assuming an average annual return of 8 percent — a good start that you can build on as your income grows.(1)

Set aside a slice of pay hikes

As your income rises over the course of your career, it’s easy to slip into a pattern of “living up” to your means; that is, spending that extra pay you didn’t have before on daily living expenses. Instead, consider setting a quota for yourself: Earmark a predetermined portion of every pay hike for your savings goals. You

may want to apply the same rule to other windfalls, like an unexpected bonus or tax return.

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Use the right tools for the job

Just as your employersponsored retirement plan offers a tax-advantaged opportunity to set aside money for your later years, certain vehicles, such as 529 college savings plans, provide potentially attractive tax breaks for college savers.

Minimizing the taxes you have to pay up front on investments and earnings gives you the chance to make the most of compounding over time.

Finally, whatever your

minimizing debt is a timeless, indispensable strategy for establishing personal Cassandre Mlakar ance.

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cent annual wage hikes, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Tax ‘extenders’ are extended again Shelly Dambman, CPA President Barack Obama signed the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 in December, which extended some 50 tax breaks through the end of that year. A few that may affect your tax return: The maximum $500,000 Section 179 deduction for

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You may be able to claim a tuition-and-fees

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tax-free from an IRA to a charity. The transfer counts as a required minimum distribution.

Homeowners can exclude tax on mortgage debt cancellation or forgiveThis tax break is only

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older can make a 2014 residence.

entitled to a 2014 tax credit education. Also, greater ments installed in the home, with a lifetime limit of $500.

Starting this year, the law authorizes tax-free accounts for the disabled who use the money for

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Farm Bureau at a glance

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SAVANNA

City explores hiring a city administrator

By MICHAEL MILLER For Prairie Advocate

SAVANNA — The Savanna City Council is considering hiring a city administrator.

The council heard a lengthy presentation March 10 from Mark Moran, Galena’s administrator, and John Phillips, recently retired from his position as city manager of Rock Island, a job he held for about 25 years, after holding similar positions in Rockford and Rockton.

Phillips said administrators “should be, and typically are, experienced professionals with a lot of knowledge about local government.” He added that, by a code of ethics, they cannot be involved in political activities and must adhere to democratic principles.

Phillips said that the increasing complexity of municipal regulations, laws, grants, and state decisions can be daunting for a community. Many small communities are looking toward the future and how to thrive and survive, and administrators can help

Actions and announcements at Savanna City Council Also at the March 10 City Council meeting: Police Chief Michael Moon’s announcement that the area has been beset by numerous phone call and Internet scams, and said if anyone has a question to contact his department so that they can determine whether a fraud is being perpetrated.

Public Works Superintendent John Lindeman said he knew there were many potholes in town and to contact him if there is one in your area. He also noted his department has been dealing with several water main breaks due to the spring thaw.

Fire Chief Shawn Picolotti said the annual Fireman’s Breakfast will be held at 7 a.m. on March 29.

The council approved draw down number 11 for payments to Triumph Community Bank for services rendered

by MSA Engineering for design engineering work on the in-system sanitary sewer component of the city’s ongocreate a vision for the future.

Moran said he was a zoning administrator for Galena, then later an interim city administrator, and from there worked on a permanent basis in that job. He said he thinks the main role of an administrator was to maintain good relations between the mayor and

ing sewer project, in the amount of $19,605.

Approved funding for LED street lights, a test program in five lights, two per light, in the amount of $3,380. The bulbs will stay in for 90 days and if they do not provide adequate brightness, they will be removed and the city will not have to pay for them.

The requirement for direct deposit module for all city employee checks was approved, meaning all payroll checks will be automatically deposited. The cost of the implementation will be $599.

Approved for the Public Works department is the purchase of a garage ventilation system, the cost of which is not to exceed $9,000; seven radios, the cost not to exceed $2,100; Chlorine, flouride and phosphate meters, not to exceed $1,500; chlorine scales for the well building, not to exceed $4,500; and a chlorine feeder and booster pumps, not to exceed $2,000.

– Michael Miller

the council. He agreed that his role is to carry out the decisions made by the governing bodies, not to make those decisions himself.

Moran said one of his key duties is budgeting and nel management and team building. He also noted focus on customer service,

staff and goal setting were high on his list of responsibilities. Administrators also oversee projects from the bidding process all the way to the construction phase.

Mayor Tony McCombie said some of the motivation for pursuing this possibility revolved around the poten-

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Shaw Media ERIE – A 56-year-old trucker from Colfax, Iowa, died Saturday after his semitrailer skidded into a creek around 6 p.m. Thursday,

Illinois State Police said in a news release.

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tial upcoming retirement of City Comptroller and Treasurer Sheryl Sipe, who the mayor said did many complex and diverse tasks for the city, adding that it someone who would be able to truly duplicate her role.

She said another issue that had plagued the city for many administrations was the problem of having to appoint council members because of relocations or other situations, creating vacancies.

McCombie said that the notion of having just one alderman per ward and one “at large” also is explored.

McCombie asked what the munity that opted for hiring a city administrator, “because really everything comes down to money when you’re spending taxpayers’ dollars.”

Phillips said there was innate value in “helping a community accomplish its goal over the next, 5. 10, 20, 30 years . . . and how do you put a price tag on that?

This is a community that I believe has tremendous potential, but it doesn’t necessarily happen. Folks

really have to be focused on what they have to achieve . . . and I think a professional administrator working with the elected body, with people in the community, working with staff, can help you accomplish those goals and achieve that vision that you want to achieve.”

Alderwoman Peg Haffey wanted to know what a city administrator is paid, and Phillips said it could range from $60,000 to $80,000 per year.

Alderman Bill Sweeney wondered about the length of time one could expect an administrator to stay in the position; Phillips said the average was about 6 or7 years.

Phillips said that it would take about 6 months to initiate and go through the process of hiring such an individual, and that the supand their constituents was vital to the success of the administrator model.

He estimated it would take a minimum of 2 years to determine whether the idea to the community.

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CHADWICK-MILLEDGEVILLE SCHOOLS

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GENESEO – Owen Brown and Alan Osterhaus were selected as District

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THOMSON | AGRICULTURE DAY

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More than 15 exhibits, 12 speakers, a science fair, a photo contest and a display of agricultural equipment were featured at the Thomson Sesquicentennial Tribute to Agriculture Day on Saturday at the former Thomson High School.

Topics presented by speakers included organic farming, melon producing, weather and future technology in agriculture, pork producers, commodities, and water districts.

A handmade, rustic tool box created by Bill Delp (center) of Savanna, woodworker and photographer extraordinaire, was part of his Saturday morning “Ole Man River” presentation at Thomson’s Tribute to Agriculture. Taking a look at some of Delp’s photos are Ed Arb (left) of Savanna and Andrew Durward with the Thomson Sesquicentennial committee. (PA photos/Tom Kocal)

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THOMSON | AGRICULTURE DAY

It was standing room only during the West Carroll FFA presentation Saturday morning at the Tribute to Agriculture in Thomson. Answering questions posed

by WC FFA Advisor Dan Hartman are (from left to right) Jacob Casey, Legend Nelson, Emma Aljets, Bailey Durward, Brianna Kampmeier, and FFA Chairman Daniel Hartman.

Rick Trahan, John Deere Historic Site blacksmith and site supervisor at Grand Detour home, shows a “poor man’s gold leaf” he created to Anna and Rachel Badtke of Thomson. Trahan brought his tools of the trade to Thomson’s Tribute to Agriculture Day: his leg vice, 130-pound anvil, a variety of hammers, and a replica of John Deere’s original 1837 plow. “From one man, one anvil, and one plow to an international corporation that changed agriculture practices forever,” Trahan said. (PA photos/Tom Kocal) LEFT: Among a mix of antique and modern farming equipment, (from left) James, Lyndsey and Bill Brearton of Chadwick enjoyed the display. “We get to see the old way and the new way to farm,” Bill said. RIGHT: Fundraising efforts: Ann Dykstra (left) of Thomson orders a cookbook at the Thomson Sesquicentennial booth at the Tribute to Agriculture. Committee member Donna Diephuis answers Dykstra’s questions about the polo shirts, sweatshirts, cookbooks and quilt squares offered by the committee. Proceeds help to offset the costs related to the yearlong 150th celebration in the village.

“The quilt project is sponsored by the Thomson Chapter of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, and people can buy a square,” Diephuis said. “There will be two quilts made. One will have a permanent home at the York Township Library, and the other will be auctioned off. We already have a bid for $1,000.”

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EASTLAND HIGH SCHOOL

2015 ELECTION

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2015 NHS inductees from Eastland High School are (front left) Hunter Todd, Allen Krieger, Gentry Lessman, Megan Schmieder, Bailey Heckman, Samantha Johnson, Lauren Swanson, Samantha Sohl, Bailey DeMichele, and Karalicia Kennedy. (back left) Nicholas Simpson, Joshua Hayag, Samuel Woessner, Mikie Davies, Farrah Stubbe, Kiley Carroll, Shea Dobish, Hannah Wilczynski, and Deven Heeren. Cassidy Logemann was inducted, but not available for the photo. (Courtesy of Anne Pilgrim)

13 inducted into National Honor Society LANARK — Thirteen Eastland High School students were inducted into the National Honor Society in a ceremony March 10 at Lanark United Methodist Church.

They were chosen by the faculty for meeting high standards of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. They are: Deven Heeren, son of Therica and Scott Heeren, Lanark. Deven is in Student Council, FFA, Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering, and football. Deven’s service projects include blood drives, Hope for Haiti, and Grocery Goblins. He plans to attend Carroll University, majoring in accounting and to play football.

Nicholas Simpson, son of Kris and Kurt Simpson, Lanark. Nick is a Student Council, FFA, and baseball. Nick’s community service includes the Wounded Warrior project, Mississippi River cleanup and blood drives. Nick plans to attend Highland Community College in the

fall then transfer to University of Wisconsin-River Falls to pursue an agricultural engineering degree.

Bailey DeMichele, daughter of Jennifer and Jason DeMichele, Shannon. Bailey has been a FFA, and participates in volleyball and softball.

Some of her service projects include blood drives, supply drives for deployed soldiers, and Shannon park restoration.

Bailey Heckman, daughter of Robin and Larry Heckman, Shannon. Bailey is in golf, Student Council, WYSE, and Servant Leadership. Community service projects include landscaping Deer Ridge Ministries, volunteering at Special Olympics, and raising money for Hope for Haiti.

Samantha Johnson, daughter of Denise and Larry Johnson, Lake Carroll. Samantha is a Students Against Destructive Decisions, Student Council, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, volleyball and track. Samantha has volunteered as a tutor and

helped with breakfast with Santa, coaching kid’s volleyball camps, and recently attended an Anti-Drug Coalition conference in Washington, D.C. Karalicia Kennedy, daughter of Ellen and Patrick Kennedy, Lanark.

She is involved in Student Council, SADD, and volleyball. Community service projects include Eastland Kids volleyball camps, blood drives, and assisting Erin Paulsen with the Media Center coffee bar.

Allen Krieger, son of Mellody and Richard Krieger, Shannon. Allen is involved in band, theater, and academic team. His service projects include playing Taps at many school assemblies and military funerals.

Gentry Lessman, daughter of Donna and Troy Lessman, Shannon. Gentry is involved in speech team, theater, band, and academic team. Community service projects include setting up for music contests, volunteering at Shannon Labor Day breakfast, and designing sets at Timber Lake Playhouse.

Cassidy Logemann,

daughter of Bret and Darla Logemann, Lake Carroll.

Cassidy is involved in volleyball, Student Council, and track. Some of Cassidy’s service projects include teacher appreciation breakfasts, highway cleanup, and packing food for Haiti.

Megan Schmeider, daughter of Gloria and Michael Schmeider, Lake Carroll. Megan is a class Student Council, jazz band, FCCLA, SADD, and cross country. Megan’s service projects include volunteering as a festival coordinator for Mayfest Children’s Court, tutoring Eastland students, and recently attending an Anti-Drug coalition conference in Washington, D.C. Samantha Sohl, daughter of Shannon and Charles Sohl, Lake Carroll. Samantha is involved in Student Council, FFA, softball, and cross country. Samantha has served her community by helping with Feed My Starving Children, highway cleanups, homeless meals, and working with disabled youth.

Lauren Swanson,

daughter of Rita and Larry Swanson, Shannon. Lauren is involved in FCCLA, SADD, and cross country. Laurens’s service projects include food drives, working with disabled youth, and highway cleanups.

Hunter Todd, son of Rachel and Kyle Todd, Shannon. Hunter is involved in track, Student Council, cross country, and WYSE. His community service includes highway cleanups, teacher assistant to Joshua Ehlers, and volunteering to read to elementary students.

They are joined by seven seniors who were inducted in 2014: Kiley Carroll, Mikie Davies, Shea Dobish, Joshua Hayag, Farrah Stubbe, Hannah Wilczynski and Samuel Woessner.

The National Honor Society is one of the oldest and most prestigious national organizations for high school students. Millions of dollars in scholarships have been awarded to senior members since 1945 by the sponsoring organization, the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

U of I scholarship, program invite for Woessner

Samuel Woessner

LANARK – Eastland High School senior Samuel Woessner has won the President’s Award Honors Program Scholarship from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign.

Woessner also has been invited to the Liberal Arts

and Sciences James Scholar Program. James scholars are provided opportunities above and beyond the norm, including study abroad, 1-1 projects with university faculty, undergraduate research, co-curricular experiences and preparation for graduate and professional scholarship.

Sam is the son Bill and Nola Woessner of rural Shannon.

High-achieving, newly admitted freshmen are considered for the PAP award. In addition to outstanding academic achievement, students must have an ACT composite score of 25 or higher or a combined verbal and quantitative SAT

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The PAP scholarship is intended to support and encourage students to select the University of Illinois.

Awards of $10,000 for each of 4 years are distributed across the three campuses to approximately 200 of these highest-achieving students

LANARK — Registered voters who want to cast a ballot before the April 7 election may do so without having a reason or an excuse, starting Monday in Carroll, Stephenson and Whiteside counties.

The hours and end dates are different in all three counties, though, and all courthouses will be closed April 3 for Good Friday.

Votes cast during early voting will not be counted until after the polls close on Election Day. Early voting will be available at the Carroll County St. in Mount Carroll, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday, through April 2. open from 9 a.m. to noon March 28 and April 4.

Call Carroll County Clerk Brian Woessner at 815244-0221 or go to www. carroll-county.net for more information.

In Stephenson County, early voting will be conducted from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday through April 2 in the level of the Stewart Centre, 50 W. Douglas St. in Freeport.

Early voting also will be conducted from 9 a.m. until noon April 4.

Call Vici Otte, Stephenson County clerk, at 815-235-8289 or go to www.co.stephenson. il.us for more information.

In Whiteside County, early voting will be available from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, through April 2, and from 9 a.m. until noon April 4 at the county courthouse, 200 E. Knox St. in Morrison, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 25, 26, and 27 at the Eastern Branch at 101 E. Third St. in Sterling.

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Every Monday AA in Savanna

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday at 8 p.m., in the lower fellowship hall at The First Presbyterian Church, 502 Third St, Savanna.

Every Tuesday Euchre in Forreston

Every Tuesday Evening Euchre is played 6:30 p.m.

Forreston Fire Station, rear entrance and parking. More information by calling 815938-2323.

Every Friday Night Euchre at the Savanna Moose Lodge

Begins at 7 p.m. Located at 125 Main St. in downtown Savanna. Please call 815-2737412 for more information.

Al-Anon/Alateen Group Every Monday Mount Carroll

Meets at 7:00 p.m. Monday at the Church of God, 816 S. Clay St. Mt. Carroll.

Every Tuesday Pearl City

Meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 229 S. First St. Pearl City.

Al-Anon helps families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. The only requirement

3 - come share God’s work Bruckner at 815-259-3168. with us. Questions? Call the March 25 church 815-493-6300 or Jane Hospice Home open house Smith at 815-225-7329.

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for attendance is that there is 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 a problem of alcoholism in a at the Savanna Museum and March 21 Cultural Center at 406 Main Breakfast is Served relative or friend.

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Bethesda Blaze Relay For Every Thursday Shannon Admission is free, a $5 Life team, along with support Meets at 4:00 p.m. Thurs- donation is appreciated. days at the Wesley Chapel: Sweet treats and traditional from DQ Grill and Chill, will be serving breakfast from Bethel United Methodist green punch will be served by 7 to 10 a.m. at DQ in Morthe events committee of the Church 217 S. Hickory St. rison on Saturday, March 21.

Savanna Historical Society.

Shannon, IL. Breakfast choices include River Cities Quilters Guild scrambled eggs, pancakes and Sign Up Now River Cities Quilt Guild sausage, biscuits and sausage Billy Elliot reservations 3rd Tuesday of each month gravy, juice and coffee. Make Join the First State Bank at the Fulton Presbyterian a donation and enjoy a deliof Shannon-Polo-Lake Car- Church, 311 North 9th St., cious breakfast with family roll when they travel to the Fulton, Illinois at 7:00 p.m. and friends. Proceeds will go Drury Lane Theatre for the to the American Cancer SociTony Award-winning musi- March 18 ety – Relay For Life event of cal, Billy Elliot on Thursday, Business After Hours Whiteside County. SuppleApril 16. Reservations may Co-hosted by The Special mental funding is being probe made up to Wed., March Touch and The Friends of vided by Thrivent Financial 25, by calling Jo Miller at the Lanark Public Library’s - Chapter 31115.

815-864-2111, or by email to Twice-Sold Tales Used joanne.miller@fsbshannon- Books and More, from 5 to Free Community Breakfast polo.com .

6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March Lanark First Brethren Church, 220 E. Locust St. in Now thru Mar. 28 18. Join us for refreshments, Lanark, hosts a Free Comdoor prizes and networking! munity Breakfast every SatFree Community Breakfast urday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Lanark First Brethren Open Mic Night For more info, please call Church, 220 E. Locust St. in in Mount Carroll Lanark, hosts a Free ComNew day! Now held the 3rd 815-493-2390. munity Breakfast every Sat- Wednesday of the month, the March 24 urday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Five Minutes of Fame open For more info, please call mic is sponsored by the Main NAMI Sauk Area meets NAMI Sauk Area will 815-493-2390.

St. Art Guild and Market St. meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Commons.

Venue open to all March 17 writers, performance artists, March 24, at the Sinnissippi Thomson Cantata practice and musicians of any and all Centers, 325 IL Rt. 2, Dixon.

Practice for the Thomson skill levels. boasting a very This meeting provides eduSesquicentennial Easter Can- welcoming and appreciative cation as well as support to tata will be held every at 7 audience! Sign up starts at 6 families struggling with a p.m. every Tuesday through p.m., and performances from diagnosis of mental illness in a relative or friend. For more March 31 in the Thomson 6:30 to 10 p.m. information, e-mail namisauMethodist Church. For information, contact Luanne Hug somebody–with a shawl karea@gmail.com, call Mary Prayer Shawl Ministry Ann Hutchison at 815-244Bruckner at 815-259-3168. meets the first and third 1405, or Mary Brokaw 815The REAL St. Patrick Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

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The Savanna Historical at Lanark United Methodist Society presents “Remember- Church. The LUMC Shawl Thomson Cantata practice Practice for the Thomson ing the REAL Saint Patrick,” Ministry invites anyone to an Irish dance program and come knit with us. We wit- Sesquicentennial Easter Canshort talk on who St. Patness to God’s love by knit- tata will be held every at 7 rick really was and some p.m. every Tuesday through ting, blessing, and giving interesting history of the March 31 in the Thomson shawls to those in need of Emerald Isle. SHS is hosting friendship, celebration, heal- Methodist Church. For two performances at 3 and ing, and comfort. Knit 3, Purl information, contact Luanne

more information about our new hospice home at 9 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church, corner of Lincolnway and Genesee St. in Morrison.

Come for a free hearty, wellbalanced meal and social time. Handicap accessible.

Call 815-772-3510 for information.

Hospice Home open house

Hospice of the Rock River Valley invites you to find out more information about our new hospice home at 2 p.m.

Thursday, March 26 at the by a time for questions.

Hospice of the Rock River Parkinson Support Group Good Neighbor Care Par- Valley, 264 state Rte. 2, kinson Support Group meets Dixon. Hear a short presentathe 4th Wednesday of every tion, followed by a time for questions. month from 2 - 3 p.m. at Good Neighbor Care, 2705 March 28 Avenue E, Sterling.

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Reservations may be made up to Wed., March 25, by calling JDCF’s Annual Meeting The Jo Daviess ConservaJo Miller at 815-864-2111, or tion Foundation invites the by email to joanne.miller@ public to attend its annual fsbshannon-polo.com. meeting at 4:30 p.m. SaturMarch 26 day, March 28 at Chestnut Mountain Resort. Renowned Tomatoes, Eggplant, and author and expert on GeoloPeppers gy of the Driftless Area, ProTomatoes, eggplant and fessor Ray Wiggers, is guest peppers are some of the speaker. Jim Louderman of most popular crops grown the Field Museum and local by market gardeners and artist Richard Pearce will be homeowners. A program on-hand for an interactive to equip growers with the social hour. The cost of the information they need to event is $45/per person and grow these crops called includes a buffet dinner with “Successful Solanacous Crops” will be held from 6 a vegetarian option. Reservations can be made by emailto 8 p.m. Thursday, March 26 at the Stephenson County ing info@jdcf.org. or calling Farm Bureau, 210 W. Spring 815-858-9100.

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS

By Craig Lang Prairie Advocate Sports

2015 High School softball preview

Milledgeville Lady Missiles Head coach Brad Grenoble and assistants Joe Leddy, Jody Engelkens and Sandy Schmidt lead this year’s team, which posted a 22-7 overall record and went 17-1 to win the conference championship in 2014.

Junior Alli Bush returns at shortstop, and junior Sam Schmidt will take the mound for Milledgeville.

Coach Grenoble feels team speed, the ability to make teams think, and the fact that this team has seen the older groups win and what it takes to be successful are his squad’s strengths this season. A very young team, inexperience and a host of unproven players, he feels, will be its greatest weaknesses. He thinks Dakota, Pearl City and Orangeville will be three of the area’s top teams this year.

“We will be very young,” Grenoble said, “but it will be fun working hard and climbing the mountain to the top again.”

West Carroll Lady Thunder Head coach Don Mathey returns for his ninth season leading West Carroll. He 2014 with a 12-19 record and was 9-5 in the NUIC West in a second-place tie with Le-Win. The Lady Thunder won 8-5 in the Morrison Regional but lost to eventual state champion Rock Island Alleman 12-1

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fresh/soph will probably see some playing time on the varsity at some point in the season. With these numbers, it will allow us to play full schedules at both the fresh/ soph and varsity levels.

“We played pretty well last summer in the Freeport High School Summer gave many players a chance to play,” Mathey said.

“We also played in a much tougher Morrison Summer there. We have some experience back, as we only lost two impact players from last year’s team. We also have a couple of freshmen that played ASA ball who might help out team.

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“We have a very challenging schedule,” Mathey said.

“The non-conference schedule is as tough as it gets. We play many of the top teams in our area and even the state for that matter. I think we might have to concentrate on improving each game, one at a time, and not worry about wins and losses. The wins and losses

will come with the improvement.”

Pearl City Lady Wolves the 2014 season with a record of 19-5 and were winning league and regional titles. Head coach Mark Melville and assistants Brent Schneider and Kristi Fransen hope to improve on that record this year.

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Team weaknesses include the loss of a good pitcher (6 wins) and an all-conference catcher to graduation.

The Thunder had a team ERA of 7.29 last year.

Mathey said this needs to improve and so must the

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Returning pitching staff and catchers, and team speed will be team strengths.

Melville addressed the team weaknesses. “We’re looking to add depth at each position, and we must third basemen who all graduated,” he said.

Who does Melville feel will be the teams to beat this season? Eastland, Le-Win, River Ridge, Warren/Stockton in the NUIC West and Dakota, Orangeville, and Forreston/ Polo in the East.

“We will be playing a very tough schedule this year,” Melville said, “Along with a very tough conference, we’ll play many 2A-4A teams and also the Byron, Monroe, Stillman Valley and Rockford Boylan tourneys.”

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS Continued . . .

Class 1A boys basketball super-sectionals

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Ward 3 is also the only contested race in Morrison, where Vernon Tervelt and Joshua West submitted petiheld by Alderwoman Marti Wood, who is not running.

Law. Another competitive race Board, where six candiIncumbents Kim Williams and Doug Visel will be challenged by Nicole Sargent.

School board races

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incumbents Lorrie Heeren and Karl Henze, and Brian Heldt, Diann Cassens, and Lawrence Hasken.

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1990 HINIKER 5000 row cultivator, heavy duty, 8 row 30. $5000.

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KITTENS, KITTENS, KITTENS and Cats too ... ALL are in need of a great home! HEARTLAND PET WELFARE is located at 2720 Wacker Rd. in Savanna, IL. Please call 815-990-5780 or 815-244-6543 to make an appointment or to get additional information about our felines. Check us out on Facebook!

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SERVERS/COOKS/BARTENDERS. Apply within The Crooked Roof, 109 E. Carroll St. Lanark. Closed Tuesday NOW TAKING NAMES for future openings for carrier routes in Lanark.

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PART TIME bartender and cook. Call JJ’s Comeback Inn, Milledgeville.

815-225-7714.

The Carroll County Assessment Office in Mt. Carroll, IL seeks a FULLTIME ASSESSMENT CLERK. Candidates should have good math, computer and multi-tasking abilities to work in a fast paced environment.

If you think you would be a good fit for our office, please reply to this

listing with a cover letter and resume to: Carroll County Assessment Office, P.O. Box 227, Mt. Carroll, IL 61053.

Deadline for applications is April 1, 2015. A full job Description will be posted on the Carroll County Website.

Village of Chadwick is looking for a licensed FULL TIME WATER & SEWER PERSON. Send resume to Village of Chadwick P O Box 385, Chadwick Il 61014 by March 30, 2015 Village of Chadwick is looking for a FULL TIME MAINTENANCE PERSON. Send resume to Village of Chadwick, P O Box 385, Chadwick Il 61014 by March 30,2015 TRUCK DRIVER, must have CDL-A with tanker endorsement, must be at least 25 years old with 2 years experience. Position can be seasonal April through November or full time.

If interested, contact Mike at 815494-5362.

TRUCK DRIVER Class A or B with tanker endorsement. Some overtime required. Contact Mike at 815-5410906 or 815-244-1222. AG Tech TRACK MAINTENANCE LABORER: Works throughout our system. Lanark/Kirkland/Bensenville, IL; $17.69-$20.81/hour. To apply, go to our website at www.cpr.ca.

Deadline to apply 03/20/2015.

Canadian Pacific-Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/ Disability.

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HAVE YOUR PHOTO put on that Special Cake! ALSO, Call Me for Your Customized EMBROIDERY Needs! Call Sheryl Strohecker at 493-2120

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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GUTTER CLEANING: Free Estimates. 815-858-5683, leave message.

LANARK SHOE REPAIR: Complete shoe repair plus zippers replaced in most items. Connie Holbrook. 815493-6296.

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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 @ 815-259-3550

CARD OF THANKS

Prairie Dell Presbyterian Church would like to extend a great big thank you to all our donators: Forreston Mutual Insurance, Carroll County Locker, Sullivan’s, Cubs, Aldi, for our Chili/Soup luncheon. Another great

success for our Shannon/Lanark and Forreston food pantries. Over $1400 collected.

DOLLINGER: Thank you for the many thoughtful birthday cards, gifts and phone calls I received on my 90th Birthday. I feel so blessed to have so many friends and wonderful family.

Betty Dollinger OTTENS: Our family will be forever grateful for what everyone has done for us in the past couple of months and for endlessly keeping us in their prayers. The outpouring of support at Ryan’s Community Event was overwhelming. We live in a generous community, have great friends, and a family full of love. Thank you for making it such a Success!

Ryan, Michelle Ottens & Family

HELP WANTED ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE PARK DISTRICT WORKER

Reports to Supervisor of Maintenance and Park Director (please turn in a physical resume) Qualifications: High School Graduate rforms routine and extensive preventative SUMMARY: Perf maintenance to local park and baseball/softball fields.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: – Be physically strong enough to lift heavy objects as required and dig manually with hand shovel as needed, moving heavy objects as well.

– Operate motor equipment as required – Willingly to work over and above 40 hours when necessary – Work cooperatively and harmoniously with the general public and cooperating agencies as well as fellow employees – Effffectively communicate – Follow all safety procedures that pertain to the rformed and support all aspects of the Park duties perf District safety program Work Season: Early Spring – Late Fall Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (subject to change) Wage: Acquire within office (815) 225-7912

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William Meador and Carol Benell were united in marriage by Rev. Merle Hawbecker on March 27, 1965. There will be an open house for family and friend at Henry’s Double K in Mt. Carroll from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on March 29th, hosted by nieces and nephews. No gifts please. Cards may be sent to: 634 E. Pearl Street, Lanark, IL 61046

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Our heart sank. The hospital. What now? Will the baby be OK? What about Fannie?

At noon Daniel and I headed to the Wooster hospital to spend time with them. Soon after our arrival the doctor came in and

By Gloria Yoder So much has happened this last week.

Disappointed, perplexed, grieving, yet rejoicing — well to the feelings and emotions we’ve experienced since my last letter.

Several months ago, my husband Daniel’s oldest brother, Tobias, and his wife, Fannie, shared exciting news with us. After almost 4 years of marriage, they were expecting a baby.

We were totally thrilled to hear about it. Tobias has always been outstanding when it comes to taking an interest in his nieces and it was their turn to look forward to a little one!

Unfortunately, they ran into complications that left Fannie on bed rest. We felt sorry for them, yet comforted that it will be worth it all once their little bundle arrived. Daniel and I, along with Julia, Austin and Ohio, decided to journey to Ohio to spend time with Tobias and the rest of Daniel’s family.

Early one morning we were awakened by Dad’s

us that they needed to transport Fannie to a larger hospital. Two hours later, Tobias, Fannie and I were on the ambulance headed for Cleveland. Later that evening, several more family members also came to show their love and support.

Daniel and I got a bite to eat and rested a while. I was exhausted, and already had a lack of sleep, and the unknown hung heavy in the air. This left me feeling totally wrung out. We kept clinging to the Lord and looking to Him as our source of strength.

After resting a while in the Ronald McDonald room, Daniel’s mother came with an update, informing us that the baby soon would be born. We all knew what that meant. With her being only 22 weeks along, the doctors wouldn’t even attempt to use life-support.

At 10:50 p.m. their precious little boy, Israel David, was born, the son they had dreamt about so much. He was oh, so tiny, yet so perfect. He weighed 1 pound and was 11 inches long. His heart softly pounded as we took turns holding him and loving him. We gathered around Fannie’s bed and grieved

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together as she held him close.

“Let’s sing a song,” someone suggested. We softly sang a song that spoke of little children gathering at Jesus’ feet and another of children praising the Lord.

It was so touching and painful, yet too precious for words.

Little Israel lived 2 hours and 18 minutes. The following day more of Daniel’s family came to the hospital. This time they brought Julia with them.

She was totally crushed when I explained to her that Tobias’ baby died.

“I don’t want the baby to die! “she sobbed. We explained to her that it also makes us sad, yet we’re so happy that baby Israel can be in Heaven with Jesus.

The following day several of us carefully and tenderly got him ready to be placed into a beautiful little casket made by Fannie’s father.

Family and friends gathered at Tobias’ house where they viewed his little body and grieved with them.

After the visitation we had brief services for the family.

Several ministers shared comforting words about Heaven and the brevity of life. We also sang several songs before viewing his Next, we all gathered

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A Public Hearing will be held at an Amended Budget Hearing Meeting located in the Milledgeville High School Library, Milledgeville, Illinois on Monday, April 20, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.

The purpose of the public hearing is for amending the Fiscal 2015 Budget.

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around the tiny grave that Daniel and his brother David had prepared several hours before. It is on a beautiful spot on the edge of the woods. We sang more songs while they carefully covered the little grave.

After everything was passed, we went back to Daniel’s parents house again. As we stepped into the kitchen, I noticed that someone had brought supper and gotten everything ready for us to eat.

There was a note on the oven that said something like: “There’s a casserole in the oven. We’re thinking of you.”

How thoughtful and heartwarming! It meant so much having returned from memorial services to come in from the blustery winter weather to a warm meal.

The casserole was different from any others I have ever tasted. The neighbor, Eli, was nice enough to share the recipe with me, so I’m passing it on to you. Whenever l make this recipe, it

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Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender; drain and mash. Add next six ingredients; set aside.

In a skillet, sauté mushrooms, carrots, onion and green pepper and butter until tender. Add venison, broth, thyme, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until meat and vegetables be tender.

Combine the flour and water until smooth; stir into skillet.

Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Transfer to a greased 2-quart baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes over the top.

Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30 to 40 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley. Makes six servings.

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“We don’t want to be too aggressive with repairs and run down the Motor Fuel Tax funds,” Dykhuizen said.

Dykhuizen said that he and Tresenriter thought $175,000 would be a comfortable amount to spend on repairs. Cost estimates were submitted. Dykhuizen said that if the city were to allocate $175,000 for the street project, $50,000 could be spent on sealcoating, leaving $100,000 in the MFT account.

Other options included maintaining Wall Street now, then making it a top priority when 1 percent sales tax revenues come in; repairing Orange Street from Wall Street to U.S. Route 30, and beginning engineering preparation on Wall Street for next year; and sealcoating South and Morris streets this fall. Tresenriter said their plan is to do repairs on at least one street in each ward.

Tresenriter said that Environmental Protection Agency permit section has approved the city’s waste water treatment project and

cost reduction proposal. The An application for the waste water treatment plant loan will be submitted in the next couple of weeks.

Tresenriter said that he had visited two residences regarding their granting easements for the project, ments will be completed next week.

Darius Bryjka, project reviewer at the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, will make a presentation at 6:30 p.m. April 21 at the Odell Public Library Community Room. The

Historic Preservation Commission and the Chamber of Commerce will co-host the informational meeting for Morrison’s National Historic District building owners.

Bryjka has extensive experience in historic preservation at local, statewide, and national levels. An

architectural and graphic designer with a strong preservation ethic, Bryjka specializes in developing strategies for historic downtown revitalization. department pertaining to its building costs has been reached. City Attorney Tim Zollinger has reviewed the

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3117 Kunkle Boulevard, Freeport, IL

Annual Town Meeting

Notice is hereby given to the legal voters, residents of the town of Rock Creek-Lima Township in the County of Carroll and State of Illinois, that the ANNUAL TOWN MEETING of said Town will take place on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 being the second Tuesday of said month. The Town Meeting for the transaction of miscellaneous business of said Town will be held at the hour of 7:00 P.M. on said day at Rock Creek Lima Township Building and a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of officers, and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting, and especially to consider and decide the following: Action will be taken to transfer funds from the Rock Creek Lima Town Fund to Rock Creek Lima Road & Bridge Fund.

Dated this 11th day of March, 2015 LINDA GRONEWOLD Rock Creek Lima Township Clerk

CNA

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

Assisted Living Community 3117 Kunkle Boulevard, Freeport, IL

Doors open @ 8:30 AM

Oakley Courts

Tipton Auction Service — 3001 IL. Rt. 84, Thomson, IL 61285 Assisted Living Community

Raymond’s Furniture & Collectibles are very clean and in excellent repair, 3117 Kunkle Boulevard, along with all the everyday items of household, looks like new ... Such as Freeport, IL O’Canavan’s yard stick, 50+ pieces of Fenton Glass such as milk glass, lamps, knick knacks, Wicker Furniture, Dry Sink Credenza with drop lid (secreSTATE OF ILLINOIS tary), 1978 picture of Clinton High Grandfather Clock, Regulator Clock, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT many more Clocks, Cedar Chest OF THE FIFTEENTH FOR MORE INFORMATION & PICTURES GO TO: JUDICIAL CIRCUIT www. TiptonAuctionService.net or AuctionZip.com COUNTY OF CARROLL Frank Tipton Auctioneer: ftipton@grics.net, 815-590-8206, FFL Licensed —IN PROBATE Visa, M/C and Discover accepted Lunch by Dusty’s 815-259-5015 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CLIP ‘N SAVE ! CLIP ‘N SAVE ! CLIP ‘N SAVE ! CLIP ‘N SAVE ! CLIP ‘N SAVE ! C ROBERT A. WILLIAMS, DECEASED FARMLAND, HOUSE & BUILDINGS 2015 P 7 ESTATE AUCTION NOTICE FOR Tuesday, April 14th, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. PUBLICATION - CLAIMS Sale to be held at: 4784 West Valley Road, Shannon, IL 61078 NOTICE IS GIVEN of the 160 Acres +/death of Robert A. Williams Section 33 of Florence Twp. in Stephenson County, IL Selling in 2 tracts — NEW SURVEY DAY OF SALE of Lanark, Carroll County, TRACT 1: 155 +/- P.I. 132.2 — NO BUILDINGS Illinois. Letters of Office TRACT 2: House & Many Out Buildings 5 Acres +/were issued on March 9, 4784 West Valley Road, Shannon, IL. BINS, SHEDS, LAGOON, 2015 to John A. Williams HOG BUILDINGS, SILOS, MACHINE SHED, Etc. and Karen Williams Day, *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 5946 Bridges St., Catawba, For complete listing of sale bill, maps, soil maps, photos, tax info, terms & conditions, etc.

NC 28609, as Independent go to www.lennybrysonauctioneer.com Co-Executors, whose For Information Contact: Owner, Joyce G. Wilhelms Trust attorney of record is Meyers Lenny Bryson - Auctioneer Trustee, First State Bank Shannon-Polo 900 South Division Ave., Polo Jeff Norton, Trust Officer & Shaulis, P.C., P.O. Box Ph) 815-946-4120 Estate Attorney, Gary Gehlbach 815-288-4949 114, Lanark, Illinois 61046.

Claims against the estate may be filed in MACK AUCTION SERVICE the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Carroll County Courthouse, 301 E-mail: Wallace507@comcast.net N. Main St., Mt. Carroll, Check web site for upcoming auctions and pictures at Illinois 61053, or with the http://www.mackauction.com representative, or both, COINS (to be sold at 9AM): 1804 ½ Cent VG, 1802, 1847 & within six months from the 1852 Lg. Cent, 1858 Flying Eagle Cent “Fine,” 1856 ½ Dime, date of issuance of letters, 1870 Shield Nickel, 1891 & 1912 S Liberty Nickel, 1890 CC Morand any claim not filed gan, John Wayne Commemorative Silver Round, Silver Certifiwithin that period is barred. cates, Indian Cents, Coin & Stamp Collection, ½ Dollar & Stamp Collection, Proof & Mint Sets, 1890 CC Morgan Plus More, 1834 Copies of a claim filed Capped Bust ½ Dime, “Husky Oil” Medallion, 3 Cent Silver, 2 with the clerk must be Cent Pieces, ½ Dimes, Shield Nickels, Barber Quarters, 1876 & mailed or delivered to the 1877 CC Seated Dimes, 1833 with Cents, Liberty Nickel, Buffalo representative and to the Nickels attorney within ten days 2 Pocket Watches - 1 Gold Rockford Railroad, Gold Bracelet.

SPECIAL ITEM: Like New Lionel Train Set Complete w/2 Enafter it has been filed. gines.

Dated: March 9, 2015 HOUSEHOLD & MISC.: Cedar Chest, Commode, Old Dresser, John A. Williams and Karen Jewelry Case, Hotpoint Washer, Kitchen Aid Electric Dryer, ModWilliams Day, Independent ern Furniture, Pocket Knives, Fish Plugs, Postcards, Glassware, Co-Executors Several Books of Golden Replica Stamps, Other Collectible Stamp Books, Singer Sewing Machine, Old Toys, Wagon Wheel MeasurBy: MEYERS & SHAULIS, er, Longaberger Collection, Lots more.

P.C. Not Responsible for Acc. or Items After Sold.

Attorneys at Law TERMS: Cash or Good Check.

PO Box 114 Auct. WALLY KILKER, Lic. 440.000474 Lanark, Illinois 61046 Ph. 815-938-2185 or Cell 815-275-6178 (815) 493-2334

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Oakley Courts

Assisted Living Community

for Raymond Bigwood & Others Saturday, March 21, 2015 — 10:00 AM

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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.

Public Auction

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Maintenance Assistant

pay for the natural gas utility, and the city will pay for everything else.

The next special session budget meeting will be held at 7 tonight in the lower level meeting room at Morrison City Hall.

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

Assisted living experience preferred.

Thumbs Up! Milledgeville Elementary week 13 Thumbs Up winners are Hailey Druien (bacl left), Johnathan Brearton, Brooklyn Balsiger, and Wyatt Meiners, and June Drinkall (front left), Bryson Smith, Pixie Bergdahl, and SkyeAnn Munz.

Congratulations! (Courtesy of Talisa Pauley)

agreement, and Dykhuizen

PUBLIC AUCTION

WWW.PETEHARKNESS.COM 91 CHEVY K1500

05 DODGE DAKOTA

05 CHEVY COLORADO

08 CHEVY COLORADO

05 CHEVY AVALANCHE

11 FORD F150 XLT

09 DODGE RAM 1500

stk#F4705A

WAS $20,250 stk#D967B

stk#E123A CREW, 2X

WAS $9,874

PETE’S PRICE

PETE’S PRICE

8,888

$

stk#T5007B CREW

WAS $12,981

*

11 CHEVY SILVERADO

9,903

$

*

PETE’S PRICE

stk#P3178A CREW

WAS $13,998

PETE’S $ PRICE

9,997

$

10,887

*

11 DODGE RAM 1500

09 FORD F150

*

stk#T5053A CREW

stk#Z1294A

WAS $17,987

WAS $18,547

PETE’S $ PRICE

16,497

09 CHEVY SILVERADO

*

PETE’S $ PRICE

17,884

12 FORD F150

*

13 FORD F150

PETE’S PRICE * $

19,687

stk#T5067A CREW, 3/4 TON DIESEL

stk#F4564A XLT, CREW, 4X4

stk#H2956A CREW

stk#T4173A CREW

stk#F4547A LARIAT, 4X4, PRO

stk#H2902 CREW

stk#D1070B QUAD, LARAMIE

WAS $25,250

WAS $26,850

WAS $28,987

WAS $37,850

WAS $39,850

WAS $39,250

PETE’S $ PRICE

23,563*

04 HONDA ACCORD

PETE’S $ PRICE

PETE’S $ PRICE

24,887*

06 MERCURY MILAN

25,993*

09 CHEVY MALIBU

PETE’S $ PRICE

34,987*

07 BUICK LUCERNE

PETE’S $ PRICE

38,487*

07 LEXUS ES 350

11 CHRYSLER 200

B

11 CHEVY SILVERADO

stk#T5093A CREW

23,497*

PER MONTH

13 RAM 1500

WAS $25,987

PETE’S $ PRICE

241

$

PETE’S $ PRICE

38,991*

WAS $43,450

PETE’S $ PRICE

42,987*

10 NISSAN MAXIMA

12 FORD FOCUS

stk#F5072A

stk#H2944B LEATHER

stk#H3010A 1LT, V6

stk#B1310A CX

stk#R1178A LIMITED

stk#D828B

stk#a105 S/S

stk#J1384A SEL, LEATHER

WAS $10,450

WAS $11,850

WAS $12,950

WAS $10,850

WAS $12,900

WAS $14,400

WAS $20,575

WAS $14,975

PETE’S PRICE

PETE’S PRICE

9,787*

$

9,874*

$

PETE’S PRICE

11 FORD FOCUS SES

PETE’S $ PRICE

9,977*

10,688*

$

09 NISSAN MAXIMA

stk#D1207B

PETE’S $ PRICE

12,491*

PETE’S $ PRICE

11 VOLVO S80

09 LINCOLN MKS

PETE’S $ PRICE

13,256*

17,988*

14 FORD TAURUS

PETE’S $ PRICE

14,681*

08 LEXUS IS-F

14 LINCOLN MKZ

XLT, 4X4, V6

WAS $11,050

140

$

PETE’S PRICE * $

10,988

PER MONTH

stk#H2986A LOADED

stk#H2951A

stk#H2905 SEL

stk#D1040B

stk#H2990 MOON ROOF

WAS $19,950

WAS $21,850

WAS $24,350

WAS $29,888

WAS $29,850

16,873*

05 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY

99 CHEVY ASTRO VAN

stk#H3019A

WAS $18,850

PETE’S $ PRICE

A

PETE’S $ PRICE

18,386*

PETE’S $ PRICE

19,888*

06 DODGE 07 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY GRAND CARAVAN

05 KIA SEDONA

PETE’S $ PRICE

PETE’S $ PRICE

08 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY

13 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

21,356*

25,997*

PETE’S $ PRICE

27,976*

stk#H2735A

SPORT

WAS $19,850 stk#D1317C EXTENDED

stk#D1280B EXTENDED

WAS $3,850

WAS $5,975

PETE’S PRICE

PETE’S PRICE

2,988

$

*

08 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY

4,981

$

*

11 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

stk#R1053A EXTENDED

WAS $12,275

PETE’S $ PRICE

10,458*

stk#P3217A SPORT

stk#J1252A EXTENDED, TOURING

WAS $7,988

WAS $7,989

WAS $10,987

WAS $10,525

PETE’S PRICE

* PETE’S

6,988

$

6,988

$

PRICE

*

PETE’S PRICE

9,998

$

*

10 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY

11 DODGE 14 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN GRAND CARAVAN

PETE’S $ PRICE

10,491

*

14 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

PETE’S PRICE * $

17,867

14 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY

14 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY

stk#Z293A CREW, DVD

stk#E101

stk#Z119A LIMITED, DVD

stk#E125 SPORT

stk#U1090

stk#P3245 SPORT

WAS $24,875

WAS $23,998

WAS $24,874

WAS $25,891

WAS $32,570

PETE’S $ PRICE

PETE’S $ PRICE

16,888*

07 FORD ESCAPE

20,991*

05 SUBARU FORESTER

PETE’S $ PRICE

21,888*

07 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER

PETE’S $ PRICE

PETE’S $ PRICE

22,998*

24,491*

06 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR

11 CHEVY HHR

08 FORD ESCAPE

stk#A129M

stk#T5045B

stk#F5202B AWD

stk#T4111M

stk#U1029A LS

stk#T4205B AWD

WAS $8,997

stk#F5040B LTD

WAS $9,750

WAS $10,987

WAS $12,978

WAS $13,987

WAS $13,950

PETE’S PRICE

6,888*

B

WAS $17,988

15,784*

$

PER MONTH

stk#Y104A SXT

WAS $7,988

PETE’S PRICE

216

$

WAS $14,986

PETE’S $ PRICE

01 TOYOTA RAV4

stk#E135 EXTENDED

stk#Z266A EXTENDED

6,997*

$

PETE’S PRICE

09 CHEVY EQUINOX

8,458*

$

07 CADILLAC SRX

STK#P3293A

PETE’S PRICE

9,997*

$

PETE’S $ PRICE

10,387*

09 BUICK ENCLAVE

PETE’S $ PRICE

11,998*

11 KIA SPORTAGE

01 JEEP WRANGLER

stk#U1009A S, CUSTOM

PETE’S $ PRICE

12,878*

11 GMC TERRAIN

PETE’S $ PRICE

25,528*

06 FORD EXPEDITION

stk#Z282A

WAS $14,997

PETE’S $ PRICE

13,888*

11 CHEVY EQUINOX

1LT

WAS $14,497

139

$

PETE’S PRICE * $

10,497

PER MONTH

09 JEEP WRANGLER

stk#Z116A LOADED, AWD

stk#H2991 CX

stk#U1056A E

WAS $16,996

WAS $18,950

WAS $17,575

PETE’S $ PRICE

PETE’S $ PRICE

15,876*

A

03 HUMMER H2

15,887*

13 CHEVY EQUINOX

stk#R1181B

stk#E111

stk#H2963A AWD

stk#F5166A SEL, FWD, LOADED

WAS $24,525

WAS $20,950

WAS $23,488

18,981*

PETE’S $ PRICE

18,998*

PETE’S $ PRICE

stk#J1387A EX-L, 4X4

WAS $24,500

18,487*

13 MAZDA CX-5

stk#E108

stk#L5126A LOADED! TOURING

WAS $25,750

WAS $25,650

PETE’S $ PRICE

21,886*

PETE’S $ PRICE

22,337*

PETE’S $ PRICE

23,887*

PETE’S $ PRICE

18,888*

12 NISSAN MURANO

stk#R1167A S/S

WAS $24,000

PETE’S $ PRICE

23,991*

11 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

14 LINCOLN MKX

14 LINCOLN MKX

stk#H2947 PANARAMIC ROOF, NAV

stk#H2921A

stk#U1111 SAHARA

WAS $41,850

WAS $39,850

WAS $40,550

stk#D1007A CREW

stk#Z267A

stk#L5238A AWD, NAV, TOWING, VISTA ROOF

WAS $29,884

WAS $36,990

PETE’S $ PRICE

26,994*

PETE’S $ PRICE

stk#U876 CR

WAS $27,400

PETE’S $ PRICE

stk#Z190A

WAS $19,888

WAS $24,998

stk#E104 LIMITED, LOADED

26,277*

23,988*

16,981*

12 JEEP WRANGLER

WAS $29,450

PETE’S $ PRICE

PETE’S $ PRICE

20,493*

12 DODGE DURANGO

PETE’S $ PRICE

12 DODGE JOURNEY

PETE’S $ PRICE

19,677*

11 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

12 HONDA CR-V

16,498*

11 FORD EDGE

WAS $19,250

PETE’S $ PRICE

PETE’S $ PRICE

stk#F4279C

WAS $19,675

28,884*

PETE’S $ PRICE

34,254*

PETE’S $ PRICE

12 BMW X5 XDRIVE3

36,787*

PETE’S $ PRICE

37,888*

15 JEEP WRANGLER

PETE’S $ PRICE

38,781*

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Business Manager Pete Harkness Ford

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Business Manager Pete Harkness Chrysler

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Jack Hibbard

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Scott Bice

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* WITH APPROVED CREDIT. PLUS TAX, TITLE, LICENSE. A) WITH APPROVED CREDIT PLUS TAX, TITLE, LICENSE. $2,000 CASH DOWN OR TRADE-IN VALUE. 3.9% INTEREST FOR 72 MONTHS. A) WITH APPROVED CREDIT PLUS TAX, TITLE, LICENSE. $2,000 CASH DOWN OR TRADE-IN VALUE. 3.9% INTEREST FOR 84 MONTHS. DEALER NOT LIABLE FOR ERRORS. PHOTOS FOR ILLUSTRATION ONLY.

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