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CARROLL COUNTY GOVERNMENT

New committee’s focus is on preserving ‘ag areas’

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“Let’s say a developer comes into our county and says, ‘Oh, there’s a prison coming in or there’s a real cool lake there and I want to buy this or that property and I want to build a subdivision.’

Well, we would say that is an agricultural use area and is not zoned for that so, he would have to start looking elsewhere,” Doty said.

Development is then pushed toward municipal or previously developed areas, and lands within the designated ag area remain protected.

State statute lists several issues that must be considered by the Ag Area Committee and county board when determining whether to

preserve farmland for at least 10 years.

Those items include viability of active farming within the proposed area and surrounding areas; presence of viable

Members have organizational meeting

By TONY CARTON For Prairie Advocate MOUNT CARROLL — The newly appointed members of the county agricultural area committee elected leadership and discussed their role in protecting Carroll County agricultural lands when they met March 24.

The Carroll County board formed the committee under the authority of the Illinois Agricultural Areas Conservation and Protection Act, which allows one or more landowners to voluntarily place their land into a protected district, often called an “ag area,” with the approval of the county board.

County Administrator Mike Doty said although implementing an ag area is only one tool in farmland protection, it can offer some assistance in maintaining farmland for farming purposes. Ag areas may also help protect farmers from some aspects of the

The newly appointed members of the Carroll County agricultural area committee are (from left) Bruce Badtke, of Mount Carroll; Annette Rahn, of Chadwick; Carroll County Administrator Mike Doty (not a committee member); Carroll County GIS technician Jeremy Hughes (not a committee member); Lou Lamoreux, of Lanark; and John Dollinger, of Shannon. County Board Vice Chairman Darrell Stitzel is on the committee, but was not present for the photo. (PA photo/Tony Carton) encroachment of nearby development and possibly assist them in responding to any complaints from residents new to the rural area.

“Agricultural areas are what I will label as loose zoning, or a very mild form of zoning, because there are not a lot of teeth in it,” said Doty. “It is so easy to get out of the area — the owners of the property can get out within a 90-day period.”

He said any single landowner or multiple contiguous landowners with 350 acres or more can submit a proposal

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into an ag area beyond those mentioned in state statutes.

Those might include the ability to consolidate smaller parcels of land into one large area designated for agriculture. Such consolidation helps reduce fragmentation of farmland and farming activities that result when surrounding areas are increasingly devoted to nonfarm land uses.

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CARROLL COUNTY BOARD

Fearing state cuts, county has hiring freeze Department heads will be asked for ideas on cost cuts

By TONY CARTON For Prairie Advocate MOUNT CARROLL — The Carroll County Board approved freezing county hiring on a meetingby-meeting basis until the freeze is removed by board vote. Any decision to rescind the freeze will depend on the outcome of the governor’s proposed budget cuts.

As it now stands, the budget proposal seeks to cut about 50 percent of distributed revenues from counties and

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A desire to preserve a family farming history is another common reason for enrolling land in an ag area and while it may be possible to achieve any of those goals without creating or enrolling in an ag area, an ag area designation is a public declaration stating the county and the landowner feel agriculture is an important and viable industry in that area.

“I think this comes into play when the state starts assessing properties for development in areas across the state,” said Carroll County GIS Technician Jeremy Hughes. “Not that it will completely prohibit them from ultimately making use of certain areas, but this basically makes the declaration that these areas are going to be protected and kept for agriculture.”

Farmers and landowners interested in more information about ag areas should contact the University of Illinois Extension at 815244-9444, Carroll County Soil and Water Conservation District at 815-244-8732, the Carroll County Farm Bureau or call the county zoning

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municipalities. The proposed cuts for Carroll County are in the area of $330,000.

“The governor understands there has to be some give and take on the process, and while he is willing to work with all parties to get the job done, he certainly has his positions,” board member Joe Payette said at Thursday’s meeting.

Board Chairman Kevin Reibel asked County Administrator Mike Doty to poll the department heads before the next board meeting for ideas that might save

money and soften the blow of the governor’s proposed cuts.

“We need to start right now to see what we can do about these budget cuts,” Reibel said. “Possibly things will turn out differently. There are a lot of questions being asked, and the state Legislature has until July 1 to pass its budget, but I think we need to be proactive and take steps right now and then see what happens in the next few months.”

Doty cautioned that a hiring freeze would adversely affect the county’s assessment and probation departments.

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Annette Gruhn reinforced Doty’s warning, saying she had already signed contracts with the county’s townships to perform assessments and since her senior employee is retiring in May, she would not be able to meet those contracts if she is not able to hire a replacement. She said those contracts will bring an estimated $36,000 in revenue to the county, but without her full staff, that revenue might be lost.

Regardless of the warnings, the board passed the motion implementing the freeze.

The board then approved sending the governor and local state legislators a resolution opposing the proposed cuts to the shared

income tax.

In other business, the board passed a resolution presented by members of the West Carroll High School chapter of Students Against Destructive Decisions recognizing April as Alcohol Awareness Month.

“Our purpose in presenting the Alcohol Awareness proclamation is to have the community realize that underage drinking is a serious problem,” said West Carroll SADD adviser Freddie Preston. “We are encouraging people to not turn a blind eye to the underage drinking that is happening and to commit to making this community a better place to live.”

She said drinking is just one of the many destructive decisions faced by teens.

“Now we try to include everything,” Preston said.

“We include alcohol, marijuana, we include any and all use of drugs and we include not receiving good grades; if it impacts the life of our teens, we include it in our programs.”

April as Alcohol Awareness Month is a statewide initiative designed to increase public awareness of the dangers of underage drinking.

The Carroll County Board next meets at 9 a.m. Thursday in the small courtroom at the Carroll County Courthouse.

2015 ELECTION | SHANNON

Meet the Village Board trustee candidates

By TONY CARTON For Prairie Advocate

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SHANNON — In advance of Tuesday’s election, the Shannon Chamber of Commerce distributed questionnaires to the six candidates lage board trustee, then distributed the responses at the chamber-sponsored Meet the Candidates night that was held Thursday.

Four of the six attended: Butch Meinders, Kyle Ruter, Tracy Siegner, and Wayne Gaul. Craig Heckman and Marci Misiewicz also did not return questionnaires.

Meinders, an incumbent with 4 years on the board, said his main complete the park project and bring a grocery to the village. His projects already begun.

His long-term vision for the village would focus on infrastructure improvements. He said he would work get Shannon’s organizations to work as a team to improve the village.

Those who are not registered to vote in Tuesday’s election may do so through Saturday at the Carroll County Clerk’s office, 301 N. Main St. in Mount Carroll. Those who register during this grace period also must vote at the same time.

A change of address also may be made at this time.

The office is open today and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., closed Friday for Good Friday, and open from 9 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday.

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Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday.

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He said “honesty” is his campaign’s key word. ment lieutenant and an EMT. He said his primary reason for running move the community forward. His short-term focus is to help organize improvements to the village water system and open lines of communication. Over the long term, he would center on infrastructure upgrades and resolving downtown parking issues.

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He said the key word for his campaign is “change.”

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She suggests fresh activities including movie nights in the park, enlisting church and youth groups beds and staging pet-related events that might include fee-based lectures by area pet experts to offset the funding lost under the recently implemented suspension of state grants for park district projects.

Siegner said she is dedicated to preserving the agriculture-based lifestyle that is the backbone of the village and will work to bring area farmers together with state and cultural lands are protected from development.

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Letters and Commentary In the run-up to Tuesday’s election, the Prairie Advocate asked candidates to submit letters to the editor to encourage the public to vote for them. Endorsement letters from voters also are included.

Ed Fehlhafer Lanark alderman, Ward 3 Fehlhafer is seeking reelection, serving the city as alderman for 6 years.

He has lived in Lanark for 45 years. A high school graduate, Fehlhafer has continued his education with accounting and management training. He is retired, but has a part-time job.

Fehlhafer wishes to continue working toward the progress of Lanark.

“I am dedicated to the residents of Ward 3 as well as the city. We have several projects started, which means there is a need for continued leaderof these projects. The city needs to be proactive with its plans, setting both longand short-term goals for our prosperous city,” Fehlhafer said.

Cory Harrison West Carroll School Board Education of youth is not just my passion; it’s what I do for a career as executive director of YMCA Camp Benson. My desire to run is driven by three core principles: Financial stewardship: The West Carroll School District has a multimillion dollar budget. I believe we can do great things with these resources. With my experience leading major for 12 years along with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, I have the right experience necessary to play a part in

overseeing this budget. The West Carroll School District budget should be run with little difference to how you would run your business or even your personal checkbook. I believe the residents of Carroll County deserve a transparent budget from our school district that is clear and understandable, without exception.

Commitment to our school district: For Mount Carroll to be truly a great city, we need to have district. No excuses. Our community needs people who will get the job done and have a vested interest in the district succeeding.

It is one of the primary faults of school boards not to expect a higher level of Our elected school board members must be the “quality control” of our district.

My passion as a parent: I’m the parent of three West Carroll students who attend three different West Carroll Schools, and I’ve been involved in our schools for the entire time we’ve lived here.

I want the best possible education for my children.

If I’m elected to school board, this means the best possible education for your children also.

Check out more information about me at www. coryharrison.info and vote Tuesday.

Two for Shannon village candidates

Shannon has six candidates running for three trustee positions. I would like to see energetic, open-minded, young trustees on the board, someone who genuinely cares about our village and its residents. We need people with positive attitudes.

Lately, Shannon has had too much negativity.

I think we have these types

of people, who I would like to endorse for village of Shannon trustees.

Craig Heckman: Lifelong Shannon resident; college graduate; family man with three sons; employed as a chemist; involved with youth baseball.

Marcy Misiewicz: Grew up in Lanark; 2-year resident of Shannon; mother of four; employed in Freeport; Shannon Lions Club member; involved in various parent groups at Eastland.

Butch Meinders: Vietnam veteran; serving as a 4-year trustee of the village of Shannon; involved with village park renovation projects; in my opinion, an excellent trustee.

Sincerely, Michael Alvey Village of Shannon trustee I endorse Marcy Misiewicz, Butch Meinders and Craig Heckman in Tuesday’s election.

Marcy has done extensive volunteer work as a member of the Naval Command Family Support Group, of preschoolers, and with parent groups at Eastland schools.

Butch has been a village trustee for the past 4 years.

He has devoted copious amounts of time to projects involving the village park and the annual car show, which helps fund park projects.

Craig is a lifelong resident of Shannon, graduated from Eastland in 2003, and is a college graduate. He coaches Shannon Youth Baseball, and is head coach of the Freeport Flames, a traveling baseball team.

Please consider these Trent Robinson Village of Shannon trustee

Farewell open house for CCT Director Jim Mascal

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She said “fresh” is the key word driving her campaign.

Gaul, an incumbent, said he is seeking to retain his seat on the village board to continue in service to the community. He said he intends to continue working to modernize the village water system and the implementation of water meters.

IN BRIEF Cancer survivor dinner coming up MOUNT CARROLL — The Relay for Life of Carroll County annual cancer survivor celebration and dinner begins with registration and appetizers at 4:45 p.m. April 11 at Mount Carroll Church of God. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m.

If you are a cancer survivor living in Carroll County and would like to attend, call Bev Lundquist at 815-2449684.

Gaul said he would like to see the voters in Shannon elect trustees who care about all the people while working to build cooperation between local

organizations. He said a renewed level of collaboration will result in a strong and thriving community.

The key word for the Gaul campaign is “sincerity.”

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LANARK – About 30 guests attended Business After Hours, hosted March 18 by The Special Touch and The Friends of the Lanark Public Library’s Twice-Sold Tales Used Books and More. The event was one of several to be held throughout the year recognizing the Friends’ 10th anniversary.

The next will be a presentation by author Jim Ayelsworth, April 30 at Eastland Elementary School in Shannon.

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“The EPA suggested that we wait a year because they could offer us a 30-year loan instead of 20 years,” Pannier said at the March 23 council meeting. “Now EPA says it’s not in a position to do the 30-year loan.”

The wastewater system Nino Novakovic (left), owner of The Crooked Roof restaurant, John Nelson, president of Exchange State Bank, and Ramona Koning, Friends of the LPL, partake in some refreshments among the books.

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has not had any major problems for almost 2 years, but Pannier said the ing options.

“The city can’t afford to wait any longer,” he said.

“We need to get the bids out so we can nail down the costs for other loan applications. We are going to proceed, just assuming we have to get a 20-year loan.” include a U.S. Department of Agriculture loan through the Rural Development program, a second loan to supplement the nancing the 20-year loan with the EPA if the longer available.

Residents can expect to

see more rate hikes. The base water rate increased by about 18 percent in October, and the sewer base rate jumped 60 percent. That is the portion of the bill that pays for capital improvements.

“We’re looking at another rate increase effective May 1,” City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen said.

“It will be on the council agenda in April.”

Sharon Pepin of Community Funding and Planning Services reported on the CDAP grant for the sewer main lining project. Pepin said that lining, instead of replacing water mains, would be less intrusive and cheaper, with good OPTIONS CONTINUED ON A7

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Your Illinois Farm Bureau policy 116, local government, provides you with the information that IFB uses to guide the organizations involvement.

“We support the principle of strong local government with the assignment of responsibility for government services to that unit of general government which best serves the people and can economically provide the service.

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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The application limit is $450,000, and the city would pay 25 percent, or $125,000. Pepin will evaluate surveys taken previously relating to the percentage of low- to moderate-income residents, so the possibility of receiving additional funding is still possible.

Oversized loads on U.S. Route 30 was a point of discussion for Police Chief Brian Melton. He said eight escort and assistance requests had been received from International Supply trucks, as required by law. Law as trucks make critical turns, with 15 minutes’ before the trucks arrive.

“The long trucks weave into both lanes to avoid hitting utility lines,” Melton said. “There are many, many more trucks coming through Morrison.”

Council suggested that Melton speak to trucking

companies and request reimbursement for providing assistance to department.

Also at the meeting: Resident Rhonda McKee noted that the city has no ordinance specifying a set number of animals allowed per family, as do other area towns, and said she would like to see Morrison develop one.

City attorney Tim Zollinger said the lease agreement with the Morrison Fire Department had expired, but new articles for agreement and a formal lease agreement stating the use of the city’s buildings have been designed, submitted, and approved by the department.

Appropriating motor fuel tax funds for Orange Street repairs was approved, along with a preliminary construction engineering services agreement for the use of motor fuel tax funds.

Approval was granted for utility easements for the new wastewater treatment plant.

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MORRISON SCHOOLS

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By LYNNETTE FORTH For Prairie Advocate MORRISON – Board of Education Secretary Jim Ridley reported on the ing at the March 23 board meeting, explaining that the committee walked through fund balances, and that one state aid payment will be put into the operations and maintenance fund as planned.

“We may have to put more into the O and M fund by the end of the month. We had high expenses in February due to the cold weather.

The transportation fund looks good,” Ridley said.

He said the life safety fund audit was discussed, and that work will need to begin soon.

A brief discussion took place on the 1 percent payment being expected in the fall. It was also noted that the state has said it could cut statewide funding by $1.6 billion — 2 to 5 percent by the end of the year.

School Secretary Katie Kuehl said she and Superintendent Scott Vance have started amending the

budget, with it looking really good overall, being right on track as long as the state comes through.

Life safety projects include new boilers being the biggest issue. The junior high boiler has been having problems, but the high school heating system is top priority.

Board member Mike Vegter asked “What is the payback on geothermal systems?”

“The Oregon district is showing roughly $40,000 yearly,” Vance said. “There were grants available, with Sterling just installing a geothermal system.”

Vance reported that district enrollment has decreased by 10 students in the last month, with the numbers being at 17 less than this time a year ago.

“There are a lot of different reasons for the decrease, some moved, and it just happened all at once. With a new round of hiring at the Thomson prison on May 1, we are hoping to get more students.”

Students in the Morrison School District are working toward the completion of this year’s Partner-

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With a new round of hiring at the Thomson prison on May 1, we are hoping to get more students.

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Superintendent Scott Vance, addressing the district’s enrollment drop

ship for Assessment of Readiness for College or time. This testing method replaces the old Standards Achievement Test, or ISAT, and is given through the computer to students in grades 3-12.

Junior High Principal Joe Robbins informed the Board of Education that his the testing. Robbins noted that while Morrison had few issues, other districts have ties with so many students being on the same website.

Students at the high school have also completed the testing.

At the high school, Principal Kay Harwood said that students had very few issues while completing the

PARCC testing. Students reported that the math secHarwood expressing pride in the effort the kids put forth.

Elementary Principal Jennifer Oetting thanked the technical department for their assistance with the recent PARCC testing.

Robbins informed the board that Colten Linke and Ryan Kennedy wrestled at the IEMA State meet in DeKalb, with Linke placing fourth.

Eight students showed items at the art show March 13 at the Woodlawn Arts Academy in Sterling.

Northside students raised $1,700 for Lilah Buikema with $1,000 coming from loose change, and $600 from selling towels.

The job description for the position will be getting an update, with Vance reporting that the current one is outdated. The new description will show the job as being an eleven month position instead of twelve, and also note an emphasis on technology. More position updates will most likely be seen in the future.

Friday at Thomson United Methodist

THOMSON — An evening of Easter music and fellowship begins at 7 p.m. Good Friday at Thomson United Methodist Church.

The Sesquicentennial Choir will present “The Splendor of Easter,” a musical contemplation of the Easter season describing the events of Holy Week, culminating

in the resurrection.

The Rev. Steven Newell, pastor of York Baptist Church, will narrate and Gayle Hidalgo will provide piano accompaniment. Choir members include residents of Thomson, Fulton, Savanna, Clinton and Mount Carroll.

The church will provide light refreshments. Admission is free.

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Farmers Market opens May 23 MORRISON – The Morrison Farmers Market runs from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturdays, May 23 through Sept. 26, at 204 E. Lincolnway, behind Whiteside County Court Services.

The cost is $70 per spot for the full season, and must be paid before opening day. Weekly rates are $5 per space.

An evening market will be held July 29 downtown.

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Elmer and Annette Rahn of Mount Carroll, IL announce the engagement of their daughter Rachel Rahn to Timothy Keil, son of Steven and Erna Keil of Whitewater, WI. The bride-to-be is a 2009 Chadwick-Milledgeville High School graduate and a 2013 graduate of University of Wisconsin-Platteville with a degree in Agricultural Business minor in Business Administration. She is employed by Cintas as an Office Manager in Milwaukee, WI. Her fiancé is a 2009 Whitewater High School graduate and a 2013 graduate of University of Wisconsin-Platteville with a degree in Agricultural Education.

He is employed by Landmark Services Cooperative as a Precision Agriculture Specialist in Juda, WI. The couple will be married on November 2015. Formal Invitations will be sent.

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WEST CARROLL SCHOOLS

FFA presents awards at annual chapter banquet SAVANNA – A new slate

The new officers for West Carroll FFA are sentinel Luke Jones (front left); historian Josi Anderson; secretary Cameron Ehlers; treasurer Natalie Shaw; Vice President Bailey Durward; reporter Brianna Kampmeier; and President Daniel Hartman. (Photos supplied) West Carroll FFA President Bailey Durward presents Leland Houzenga the Star FFA Greenhand Award at the chapter banquet on March 23.

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Senior Horse Bowl team advances to state ROCHELLE — The Carroll County 4-H Senior Horse Bowl team placed second at the regional 4-H Horse Bowl and Hippology contest March 21 at the Rochelle Middle School. The team advances to the state contest April 18 and 19 at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana.

At the regional contest, John Kustes presents Christy Ralston the Tom Kustes $1,000 Memorial Scholarship at the West Carroll FFA Banquet on March 23. (Photo courtesy of Don Mathey)

Ralston receives Kustes Memorial Scholarship SAVANNA – During the special awards segment of the West Carroll FFA Chapter’s Parent-Member banquet held March 23, John Kustes presented the $1,000 Tom H. Kustes Memorial Scholarship to Christy Ralston.

Ralston, a senior at West Carroll High School in Savanna, was selected from senior applicants who intend to prepare for an agricultural career at a vocational-technical school, junior college, college or university.

Ralston plans to attend Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa in the fall and major in biochemistry and minor in Spanish. She is the daughter of Christina DeMoss and John Ralston.

In addition to the monetary award, she will receive a personal recognition plaque, and

her name will be inscribed on a special achievement plaque to be displayed at the high school.

The scholarship was made possible by a 2005 gift to the school district in memory of Tom Kustes, a lifelong livestock/grain farmer in the Thomson area who died in 2004. He graduated in 1936 from York Community High School in Thomson, and held an honorary Chapter Farmer Degree from the Thomson FFA chapter in recognition of his support of chapter activities. Tom’s wife, Gladys, was an elementary education teacher for more than 20 years in the former Thomson school district.

Qualifying senior students are encouraged to apply each spring to the West Carroll FFA Chapter adviser for this scholarship.

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Senior Horse Bowl Individual competition, Collins placed second, Natalie Shaw third, Overall, the Junior Horse Bowl team placed fourth.

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You can help: The group plans a work day April 10 at the HCC Student/Conference Center, Room, H-201. Local school volunteers will package meals from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., while community volunteers will do more from 5:30 to 7 p.m. More meal packing for HCC Servant Leaders and community volunteers will be done from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 11.

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Obituaries Alice Protokowitz

MILLEDGEVILLE – Alice Anna Martha Protokowitz, 95, of Milledgeville, died Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at Good Samaritan Society in Mount Carroll.

Alice was born Dec. 20, 1919, in Husum, West Germany, the daughter of Amandus and Emma (Kuhntopf) Martens. She married Walter Protokowitz on March 21, 1942, in Husum; he preceded her in death on April 16, 1990.

Alice was employed for 18 years with Central Quality.

She was a longtime member of the Dutchtown Church of the Brethren in Milledgeville.

Survivors include two daughters, Inge (Lawrence) Queckborner of Milledgeville and Anke (Donald) Janssen of Mount Carroll; (Sarah) Queckborner, Kurt Queckborner, Shelly (Tom) Whitman, Kristy (Ryan) Pauley and Sherri (Tim) children, Logan Whitman, Jake Queckborner, Tyler Queckborner, Jason Queckborner and Courtney Queckborner; one greatgreat-grandchild, BryLee Queckborner; and several nieces and nephews.

She also was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.

Visitation was held March 27. Her funeral service was held March 28 at the Dutchtown Church of the Brethren in Milledgeville with the Burial followed at Bethel Cemetery in Milledgeville.

A memorial has been established. Visit www. mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to post condolences.

Mary C. Zink

FREEPORT — Mary C. Zink, 48, of Freeport, died Thursday, March 26, 2015, at her home surrounded by her family.

Mary Catherine Zink was born Oct. 22, 1966, in Arlington Heights, the second daughter of Donald

and Connie Gruszka. When Mary was 10, the family moved to the southern Illinois town of Galconda, where her father accepted a position as a grade-school principal. As a youth, Mary loved to be outside enjoying nature and spending time with her beloved horse, Sandy Ann. After high school, Mary attended Southeastern Illinois College, where she earned an associate degree in nursing. In 1987, Mary returned to the Sterling area and worked at CGH Medical Center for a short time. After moving to Pearl City that same year, she accepted a position at Freeport Memorial Hospital in the Pediatrics Department. During her 27-year career at the hospital, she worked in several different departments, including the ER and as a

life was her family, especially her son. She was a loving, devoted and protective wife and mother. If the family needed her, she was always there, no matter what. Even when health issues caused hospitalizations, she fought hard to get back home because she knew the love she had for her son, husband and family would give her the strength she needed to carry on. Being home with her loved ones was always her number one goal, and the best medicine.

Mary will be remembered by those who love her as a kind and gentle woman with a wicked funny sense of humor, a beautiful smile and an iron will. Even though she had endured many painful surgeries and procedures over the years, and numerous long hospitalizations, her

position was in the Cardiac Services Department.

While at the hospital, she earned a reputation as a knowledgeable, depend-

never dimmed. She never let her illnesses rule her life. She was in charge of her life and didn’t let anyone get in her way, much to the dismay of a few of her doctors. Mary’s love for Jesus and her deep faith in God and his plan and the love of family and friends pulled her through many a dark time. In the end, she said that she was not afraid because she knew she was being called home and her reward was waiting. Her family can think of no one else who deserves a reward more than Mary.

The world was a better place while this dear soul walked among us, and now we notice the emptiness since she has gone.

Mary is survived and lovingly remembered by her husband, Jeffery of Freeport; her son, Adam (Heather Hall) of Lanark; her father, Donald Gruszka of Freeport; mother Connie Gruszka of Freeport; sister Jeanne Parke of Roy, Utah; sister, Katie (Charles) Buzzell of Freeport; mother-in-law, Karen Zink of Mount Carroll; brother-in-law, Troy (Brenda) Zink of Mount Carroll; two nieces, Sophie and Emily Buzzell of Freeport, and her three nephews, Jeffrey Parke of Roy, Kyle Zink of Savanna and Tyler Zink of Mount Carroll. Mary was preceded in death by her grandparents, her uncle Russ McCowan of Prophetstown and her father-in-law, Larry

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Besides her nursing duties, in 1998 Mary took on the role of secretary/treasurer of Z Team Pest Control, her husband’s and brother-inlaw’s business. She was an integral part of the “team,” to say the least.

In 1991, she married Jeffery Zink in Freeport. They have one son, Adam. In 1996 the family moved to Shannon. They recently moved back to the Freeport area.

In her free time, Mary enjoyed going out to eat.

She enjoyed going to thrift, antique and second-hand stores. She loved a good bargain. She also enjoyed reading religious and spiritual literature and taking long walks.

She loved to go on day trips with her husband, her son, and her son’s girlfriend, Heather.

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Nancy M. Blair

LANARK — Nancy M. Blair, 83, of Lanark, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2015, at her home.

She was born on March 15, 1932, at Polo, daughter of David and Ora (Schlenning) Nicholson. She was a 1949 graduate of Forreston High School. Nancy and Dale Blair were married on Nov. 2, 1950.

She was employed at Brinkmeier’s Accounting in Lanark for 25 years. Nancy was an active member of the Lanark United Methodist crafts, and her water garden.

Surviving are her husband, Dale, her daughter, Lynne (Vaughn) Hudson of Thornton, Colorado, her son, Terry (Edie) Blair of Milledgeville, two granddaughters, Demi (Greg) Sturtevant of Milledgeville, and Dani Blair of Lanark, and her sister, Betty (John) Cummings of Reno, Nevada.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her sister, Grace Nation, and her brother, Kenneth Nicholson.

Visitation and services were held Wednesday, March 25, at the Lanark United Methodist Church with Pastor Rolland Hayag and the Rev. Rod Dye in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport.

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Letters and Commentary Vote ‘no’ on 1 percent sales tax

This election may have a very low voter turnout, considering there are only a few local contested races and there are not any controversial state or national races on the ballot. It is clear that a majority of the voters are against the 1 pecent sales tax, since it has been defeated three previous times.

A few facts about which inform the voters: The 1 percent sales tax is an additional tax, there is no guarantee that passing this tax will lower your real estate taxes. Real estate taxes are a better source of revenue without hurting retailers. County taxpayers pay the majority of sales taxes. Tourism counts for less than 15 percent of all the sales tax revenue collected in Carroll County. The total sales tax collected in the county will decrease from previous years since one large taxpayer has left the City of Savanna.

Assessed valuation will tax collection year by about 4.5 percent. If school property tax rates remain the same, they will increase their revenue from county taxpayers 4.5 percent without imposing a sales tax.

Voters will never get a chance to remove the tax if it is approved. If we want to fund the schools with a sales tax, then it should be a statewide initiative with a mandated one-for-one reduction in property taxes. Schools are still open and running after the past three failures of instituting the tax.

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

Rod Fritz Lanark

‘Yes’ for school facilities tax

On Tuesday, April 7, the voters in Carroll County will vote to accept or

reject a 1 percent County School Facilities Tax. A successful vote will raise the tax rate to 7.5 percent in the county. The funds generated have the ability to create a tax swap; the money can be used for bond abatement, facility upgrades, and health life safety requirements.

The Chadwick-Milledgeville and West Carroll boards of education have already stated publicly they will reduce property taxes with a successful vote. In West Carroll, your property tax rate would see a projected decrease from $5.77 to $5.52 a 4 percent decrease. Instead of paying interest with tax payer money over 20 years, facility projects would be paid with current funds which reduces future increases and saves property owners into the future.

As the Thomson Correctional Center opens and 1,100 employees live or pass through Carroll County, this vote makes even more sense than 4 years ago. Visitors to Carroll County will support school updates and reduce your tax burden. In West Carroll, a no vote guarantees higher property taxes as the next 10 year health life safety report is due in architect are required to be a funding source, the funds will have to be generated by additional bond sales.

In the 30 counties that have passed the Facilities Sales Tax, local tax dollars and local business has not decreased. Visitors to Carroll County will support YOUR schools. The same support you provide if you shop in Sterling or Iowa; areas already assessing the 1 percent Facilities Sales Tax. I ask you to vote to support updated, modern, safe

for your kids and grandkids. It is an added bonus that the funds will be used to save you property taxes now and into the future!

Sincerely, Craig A. Mathers Superintendent West Carroll C.U.S.D. 314

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Every Monday

AA in Savanna

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

Every Tuesday

Euchre in Forreston

ting, blessing, and giving shawls to those in need of friendship, celebration, healing, and comfort. Knit 3, Purl

by March 30. Register online 3 - come share God’s work at web.extension.illinois.edu/ with us. Questions? Call the jsw/, or call 815-858-2273. church 815-493-6300 or Jane Smith at 815-225-7329.

April 4. Proceeds benefit the Morrison Lions’ scholarship program. Contact any Lions member to place your order, or call Jim Blakemore at 815Carroll County Fair Board 772-3744.

The Carroll County Fair Board meets the 1st Wed. every month at the MilledMarch 29 geville State Bank, 451 N. The Cifonie Quartet Main Ave., in the lower level Community Reformed Community Room (ATM Church of Freeport will hold side), at 7 p.m. Volunteers, its last Lenten Concert Series and the public, are welcome at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 29 to attend. with the Cifonie Quartet in concert. Ranging in ages from April 2 12 to 16, the Cifonie Quartet RFCC hosts kids craft event is comprised of siblings from From 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Freeport. A free will offering April 2, the Robert Fulton will be taken for support of Community Center in Fultheir ministry through music. ton will be hosting a craft Refreshments will be provid- event for kids. Join us to creed following the concert. The ate three fun Easter themed church is at 1421 W. Galena crafts. Cost is $2 per child, Avenue in Freeport. parents can come for free! For

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

Forreston Fire Station, rear Palm Sunday brunch at St. entrance and parking. More John’s information by calling 815- The Youth Groups of St. John’s in Pearl City will be 938-2323. a Palm Sunday Brunch Every Friday Night serving from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Euchre at the Savanna Moose March 29. The menu is made Lodge to order omelets or scrambled Begins at 7 p.m. Located eggs, Lutheran potatoes, sauat 125 Main St. in downtown sage, pancakes, toast, apple Savanna. Please call 815-273- sauce, coffee, water and milk. $5/person. Tickets may 7412 for more information. be purchased at the door. All Al-Anon/Alateen are welcome to enjoy this “wait staff served” meal. For Group more information, call 815Every Monday Mount Carroll 443-2215.

Meets at 7:00 p.m. Monday at the Church of God, 816 S. Clay St. Mt. Carroll, IL. March 31

Every Tuesday Pearl City

Meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 229 S. First St. Pearl City, IL. 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 for attendance is that there is a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend.

Every Thursday Shannon

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Sponsored by the Morrison Lions Foundation, roses must be ordered by March 29 for delivery for Easter on Good Friday, April 3 or Saturday,

Thomson Cantata practice

more information contact Melissa Wiebenga on the web at www.cityoffulton.us, or call 815-589-3925.

People, Purpose & Passion

Highland Community College Agriculture Department will host “People Purpose & Passion: The Pathway to Success” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2 at the Student/Conference Center, Room H-201.

Tickets are $10. Reservations must be made by Thursday, March 26. For reservations call Pam Harrison at 815-599-3478. Money raised at this event helps support the Agriculture Program at HCC. Quilt raffle drawing

April 3 Shannon Bake Sale

Pick up something yummy for Easter dinner at the Shannon Chamber of Commerce bake sale from 9 a.m. to noon on Good Friday, April 3 at the First State Bank of Shannon.

Thomson Cantata

The Thomson Sesquicentennial Easter Cantata will performed at 7 p.m. in the Thomson Methodist Church. For information, contact Luanne Bruckner at 815-259-3168.

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April 13

Survivors Offer Support

S.O.S (Survivors Offer Support) group meeting for those who have lost a family member or a friend held on the second Friday of every month at the Polo Senior Center, 6 p.m. There will be good April 4 food and conversation available. For more information Free Clothes Free clothes from 9 a.m. to please contact Terrie Wilder 12 noon on the first Saturday at 815-677-3443 or Mary of the month at 12602 West Landis at 815-946-3136.

Dublin Road in Pearl City. Lanark Open Mic Night Men’s, women’s and chilThe 2nd Friday of every dren’s sizes available. Call month, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Open 815-990-5470 or 815-291- to the public, all musicians 2304 for more information. welcome. Held at the Cherry Grove Church, 3 miles north April 6 of Lanark on the east side of Friendship Quilters the road. Call Duck Sweitzer Quilters and quilt apprecia- for details at 815-493-2434. tors welcome at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month, April 11 at the Church of St. Paul Cancer Survivor dinner Evangelical 411 West Catlin The Relay for Life of CarSt., Elizabeth. roll County Cancer Survivor celebration and dinner April 7 is scheduled for Saturday, Star Spangled Banner April 11, at the Mount Carroll Presentation about the Star Church of God. Registration Spangled Banner and the and appetizers will begin at Struggle that Forged Two 4:45 p.m. and dinner will be Nations, by Lee Murdock, served at 5:30 p.m. If you Illinois Humanities Council are a cancer survivor living at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 7 in Carroll County, have not at Fulton’s Windmill Cultur- turned in your reservation and al Center, 111 10th Avenue, would like to attend the dinFulton. For more info, call ner, call Bev Lundquist at 815-589-3925.

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Nancy Green of Thomson, a Carroll County Senior Center crafter, made and donated a beautiful homemade quilt to the Senior Center Shop. The crafters agreed to provide the quilt to be raffled off as a fundraiser for the Center. Ticket prices are $1 each, six for $5, Food pantry or 15 for $10. The drawing The Helping Hands Food will be held Thursday, April Pantry located at 400 Main April 1 2. Tickets are available at the Ave in downtown MilledPlant propagation workshop Senior Center, 306 N. Main geville is open from 9-11 This time of year gardeners St. in downtown Mount Car- a.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month. hear a lot about starting plants roll.

The Chadwick-Milledgeville from seeds, but what about Hug somebody–with a shawl Ministerial Association sponusing the other propagation Prayer Shawl Minis- sors the pantry. For more methods? Come learn from try meets the first and third information, call 815-225University of Illinois ExtenWednesday at 10:30 a.m. 7682. sion Horticulture Educator, at Lanark United Methodist Candice Miller, about those Church. The LUMC Shawl April 8 other propagation techniques Ministry invites anyone to Savanna Lions Club meetings like taking cuttings, making come knit with us. We wit- Joins us on the 2nd Wed. divisions, or layering. The ness to God’s love by knit- of the month for our monthworkshop will be held from 5 to 6:30 pm. Wednesday, April 1 at the Elizabeth Community Building (off of Hwy 20 in Elizabeth). The cost for Come Back Inn this program is $5 and preregistration is recommended 337 Main Ave. Practice for the Thomson Sesquicentennial Easter Cantata will be held every at 7 p.m. every Tuesday through March 31 in the Thomson Methodist Church. For information, contact Luanne Bruckner at 815-259-3168.

ly Lions Club meetings at 815-772-4021 from 8 a.m. to Antl Hall, Savanna. For more 4 p.m. Monday through Friinformation contact: Brian day.

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Camera club meets

The Muddy River Camera Club meets at 7 p.m. at the restored Lyons Railroad Depot on 25th Avenue North just north off the Route 136 bridge in North Clinton, IA. Come check us out and visit our web site at www.muddyrivercc.com.

Palisades Art League Meets

The Palisades Art League’s monthly meeting is held on the second Monday of every month (except Dec. & Jan.) from 7 to 9 pm at the Masonic Hall, 1519 Chicago Ave., Savanna.

April 14 Camera club meets

The Freeport Area Camera Club meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 1010 S. Park Blvd., Freeport.

“The F-Stops Here” is published monthly by the club.

For more information about the club, phone Larry Dawson, President, at 815-4432856, or write to him at 597 S. Heitter Rd., Pearl City, Il 61062, or send email to ektachrome64@yahoo.com.

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“Our strengths will be our team cohesiveness, the amount of pitchers we have, work ethic and determination,” said Werhane. “Our weakness could be our lack of depth and overall experience.”

Area teams to watch?

“Warren/Stockton and Pearl City should both be strong.

Also, Eastland, River Ridge/Scales Mound and East Dubuque should be tough,” said Wehane.

Fulton Steamers Head coach Kyle Miller and assistants Matt Sanderson, Eric Fish and Junior Miller lead a Steamer team a 14-16, 8-4 record. Key players returning this season

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Milledgeville girls basketball awards night winners

Best defense, Kailee Forbes (left); Missile Basketball Award, Alli Schmidt; MVP and most rebounds, Jenna Bibler; and best free throw percentage, Sidney Aude. Not in photo, Jade Graff, most improved. (Photos courtesy of Talisa Pauley)

SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS Continued . . .

“I also think a strength of ours will be that we play ule. If we don’t show up every game to play on our schedule, we will not win.

We will be battle tested come regional time on the 1A level after playing a majority of 2A and some 3A schools during our season.”

Area teams to beat? “Our half of the conference is extremely tough. We lost the the bottom last season and added Sherrard, Rockridge and a perennially good team in Orion who were young last year,” said Miller. “Add champions Morrison, Erie/ Prophetstown who is always at the top of the conference,

ing conference race on our side. I would like to put us in that mix of teams as we took a huge step forward as a program last season with a young team.

“No matter how tough our conference, I expect us to contend every single time group is a special group tains who make my job as a coach very easy as they have taken control of the tices have been great. If we mated to the grind of our schedule, we will be a very tough team come regionals.

Our goals are set very high this season,” said Miller.

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Milledgeville boys basketball awards night winners

Best defense, Zachary Schmidt (left); best free throw percentage, Kyle Ottens; most improved, Joseph Gennaro; most valuable junior (Allen Woodin Award), Harrison Schmidt; MVP (Lyle Nesemeier Award), Blake Kappes. Not in photo, Kolton Morgan, Hustle Award.

Letters and Commentary Response: Eastland does understand

I can’t speak for every resident of the Eastland School District, but I am stands why we have to draw the line on additional taxation (West Carroll School Board, 1 percent sales tax, March 25 Prairie Advocate).

Sad to say, but shiny, glittering playlands are not conducive to learning.

We all like to be proud of our school facilities, but does that make for good education? It is common room school houses did a better job than the schools of today and perhaps we need to rethink how best to teach children. I could go on and on about long rides on school buses and

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ally costs the children and families dearly, but won’t.

Because the state of Illinois would rather spend our tax dollars on its pet projects or give tax dollars to buy votes does not mean it can ignore its obligation to education.

A bait and switch is going on with the state of Illinois.

way to dupe taxpayers into thinking they have input when they have no such thing. Local school boards should get poll results.

reduced funding for not munity colleges for many years. Illinois’ credit rating is the worst in the nation. of bankruptcy, and it is not

in a transparent process, should a conclusion on the poll be determined. ment is supposed to work.

Not every taxpayer can participate in or even have State mandates that impose unreasonable costs to local government simply should be ignored. We can’t continue down the road of

ments, excluding Chicago. with survey results sent to tion so they can pick and tant topics are to it is not

tion when bureaucracies are given power of the purse through mandates.

Eastland voters might also know that paying a new tax does not mean that

property taxes will lower.

Indeed, it never has.

Maybe Carroll County needs to determine just how many tax dollars are sent to the state and see what we get back in return. I have a sneaking suspicion that what we get back is substantially less than what is put in those government coffers.

If a student doesn’t hand ers hold someone other than the student accountable? problem with poor funding for our schools does not originate at the local level, but at the state level.

It is time that the state be

sible local taxpayers should not have to pay for irresponsible behavior by our state government.

Respectfully, Lynn Kocal Lanark

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He also reported that the Restaurant Management class will be half time next year and the Construction At its March meeting, the board also approved: Elementary, middle

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Winners in annual dairy judging contest

Winners in annual livestock judging contest

Sixty-seven 4-H’ers and FFA members participate in the annual dairy judging contest March 21 in Mount Carroll. Those placing in the top 10 overall were Ellie Lenkaitis (front left), first, Forreston FFA; Megan Exner, second, Boone Co. 4-H; Anna Folgate, third, Orangeville FFA/4-H; Rob Folgate, fourth, Orangeville FFA/4-H. (back left) Dan Obert, fifth, Orangeville FFA/4H; Nicole Simler, sixth, Pearl City FFA/4-H; Jordan McLane, seventh, River Ridge FFA/4-H; Dakota Peterson, eighth, Boone Co. 4-H; Hayden Keltner, ninth, Pearl City FFA/4-H; and 10th, Nathan Lott, Pearl City FFA. (Courtesy of Leanne Rahn)

4-H’ers and FFA members participate in the annual Livestock Judging contest March 21 in Mount Carroll. Placing in the top 11 overall were Clay Sundberg (front left), first, LaMoille FFA; Kaitlyn Hildebrand, second, LaMoille FFA; Gabbie Cultra, third, Lee County 4-H; James McCormick, fourth, Lee County 4-H. (back row left: Nicole Moest, sixth, Lena-Winslow FFA; Jennifer Thomas, seventh, Pearl City FFA/4-H; Clayton Ruter eighth, Eastland FFA/4-H; Ryan Reeverts, 11th, Byron FFA/4-H; Alan Osterhaus, 10th, Chadwick-Milledgeville FFA; Kyle Hemmersbach, ninth, Byron FFA/4-H. Missing from photo is fifth-place Justin Eden, JoDaviess County 4-H. (Courtsey of Leanne Rahn)

Board OK’s purchase of two additional bus cameras extension on both contracts ending on June 30, 2018.

The following extracurricular staff announced their resignations, all of which were accepted by with regret by the board: William Johnson, head football coach; Krista Fry, MS volleyball and freshmen girls basketball coaching positions; Molly McGovern-Mensendike, sophomore class advisor; Doug Vandigo, National Honor Society advisor; Karla Nicholas, Highland

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The resignation of Chris Wiersema, Tara Ketelsen STATE OF ILLINOIS Beyer, library aide, was and Laura Kuzniar for the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT also accepted with regret.

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OF THE FIFTEENTH The board announced The board granted tenure to JUDICIAL CIRCUIT several important dates at Gwen Benson.

COUNTY OF CARROLL its March 17 meeting at the The purchase of two —IN PROBATE additional bus cameras, IN THE MATTER OF THE The annual FFA banpriced at $250 each, for quet will be held on April 8. ESTATE OF the new 71-passenger ROBERT A. WILLIAMS, The Middle School diesel buses from Midwest DECEASED play, Charlotte’s Web, will Transit Equipment, Inc. of 2015 P 7 be on April 10.

Kankakee, for the upcoming NOTICE FOR Spring Break will be school year. The total cost of PUBLICATION - CLAIMS from Friday, April 2 to the two buses with trade-in NOTICE IS GIVEN of the will be adjusted to $85,846. CLIP ‘N SAVE ! CLIP ‘N SAVE ! CLIP ‘N SAVE ! CLIP ‘N SAVE ! CLIP ‘N SAVE ! C death of Robert A. Williams For Jared Krug’s Eagle of Lanark, Carroll County, FARMLAND, HOUSE & BUILDINGS Scout project to beautify and Illinois. Letters of Office ESTATE AUCTION landscape the main entrance were issued on March 9, of the district building, the Tuesday, April 14th, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. 2015 to John A. Williams Sale to be held at: 4784 West Valley Road, Shannon, IL 61078 board said it will purchase and Karen Williams Day, 160 Acres +/approximately $2,045 in 5946 Bridges St., Catawba, Section 33 of Florence Twp. in Stephenson County, IL trees/shrubs/mulch, supSelling in 2 tracts — NEW SURVEY DAY OF SALE NC 28609, as Independent plies and other materials as TRACT 1: 155 +/- P.I. 132.2 — NO BUILDINGS Co-Executors, whose needed for the project.

TRACT 2: House & Many Out Buildings 5 Acres +/attorney of record is Meyers Principals Mike Foltz and 4784 West Valley Road, Shannon, IL. BINS, SHEDS, LAGOON, & Shaulis, P.C., P.O. Box HOG BUILDINGS, SILOS, MACHINE SHED, Etc. Beau Buchs reported on the 114, Lanark, Illinois 61046. *DO NOT ENTER HOG BUILDINGS to view Tract 2, contact Auctioneer PARCC testing, and comTax I.D. #’s 03-18-33-100-001 Total Taxes: $8,863.00 Claims against the plimented both the faculty For complete listing of sale bill, maps, soil maps, photos, tax info, terms & conditions, etc. estate may be filed in and the students for creating go to www.lennybrysonauctioneer.com the office of the Clerk of For Information Contact: Owner, Joyce G. Wilhelms Trust a positive learning environthe Circuit Court, Carroll Lenny Bryson - Auctioneer Trustee, First State Bank Shannon-Polo ment. They felt that testing and 900 South Division Ave., Polo Jeff Norton, Trust Officer County Courthouse, 301 Ph) 815-946-4120 Estate Attorney, Gary Gehlbach 815-288-4949 instructional time with both N. Main St., Mt. Carroll, Illinois 61053, or with the the elementary computer lab, Calhoun Auction • Calhoun Auction • Calhoun Auction • Calhoun Auction • Ca representative, or both, thanks to the REAP grant. within six months from the The board approved a 2.5 date of issuance of letters, percent salary increase for SAT., APRIL 4th • 9:30 A.M. and any claim not filed the upcoming school year SALE HELD INSIDE CAMPBELL CENTER within that period is barred. for both Middle School/High JUST NORTH OF JCT. 64 & 78, MT. CARROLL Copies of a claim filed School Principal Mike Foltz MOWERS SELLING AT 10:00: JD LA115, hydro, 42in., 161hrs., with the clerk must be and Elementary Principal gas; Cub hydro 54in. mower; Neuton CE 6.2 battery mower; Lawnmailed or delivered to the Boy mower; Snow Chief 22in. 3hp. snowblower; HOUSEHOLD: Beau Buchs, with a one year representative and to the Bose radio; leather recliner w/ottoman; 4 caster chairs; wingback recliner; 5pc. sectional w/sleeper; curved china cabinet; curio attorney within ten days In Carroll Countyy — it’s cabinet; king bed; dressers; Noritake & Pfaltzgraff dishes; lg. after it has been filed. qu. quilting material; quilting books; upholstery material; cement Dated: March 9, 2015 lawn ornaments; Coke cooler; Hoover; treadmill; ANTIQUES & John A. Williams and Karen COLLECTIBLES: Singer treadle; sm. printing press & letters; Town, 4ft. pew; Smith Corona typewriter; youth table & chairs; qu. metal Williams Day, Independent signs; 84 drawer metal cabinet; toys; assorted glassware; cookie Lake Co-Executors jars; VanBriggle; metal mailbox; Longaberger baskets; autoharp; 6 & By: MEYERS & SHAULIS, galv. hardware pans; Sweetex tins; Red Crown gas pump top-repo Count y P.C. TERMS: Cash or Check. Must Have Photo I.D. to Register Attorneys at Law JIM CALHOUN, Auctioneer, IL Lic.440000333 PO Box 114 Mt. Carroll (815) 244-9660 Lanark, Illinois 61046 For Full Listing & Pictures www.calhounauction.com 21-78 Lake Carroll Blvd., Lake Carroll, IL (815) 493-2334

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Public Notice EARLY VOTING The Carroll County Clerk’s Office at 301 N. Main St., Mt. Carroll, IL will serve as a temporary site for early voting, and will serve the following precincts in Carroll County: CHERRY GROVE/SHANNON 1 CHERRY GROVE/SHANNON 2 ELKHORN GROVE FAIRHAVEN FREEDOM MT. CARROLL 1 MT. CARROLL 2 MT. CARROLL 3 ROCK CREEK/LIMA 1 ROCK CREEK/LIMA 2 SALEM

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The site will be open Monday through Friday, starting on Monday, March 23, 2015, through Friday, April 3, 2015 with the hours of 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Also, the office will be open on Saturday, April 4, 2015 from 9 a.m. till 12 noon for this purpose.

Absentee voting will run through Monday, April 6, 2015.

If you have any further questions regarding early voting or absentee voting, please call the office at 815-244-0221.

BRIAN WOESSNER Carroll County Clerk & Recorder

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Happy retirement!

Celebrating Robert’s Roost Country Guest House

After 30 years at the Exchange State Bank in Lanark, Dave Shaulis is retiring.

Friends and associates shared memories, best wishes, and cookies in the bank lobby on March 27. Enjoying some memorable photos are Dorothy McCue (left), Shaulis, and Betty Guenzler, who reminded Shaulis that he started at the bank the same year she and her husband Charles married. (PA photo/Tom Kocal)

Attending a ribbon cutting and open house Thursday for Robert’s Roost Country Guest House, between Savanna and Mount Carroll, are Mary Stebbins (left), Stebbins Appliance; Chris Lain, Savanna Marketplace; Nancy Lawfer, Triumph Community Bank; Curtis Hunsaker, L&M Motel; Dennis and Connie Zink, innkeepers; Jon Darrow, neighbor; Lynn Collins, Picket Fence Florals in Lanark, who decorated the guest house; Linda Grissinger, Chamber; Pam Brown, Savanna Chamber executive director; Lori Ferris, J.C. Carey Motors and chamber director; and Savanna Mayor Tony McCombie.

The Zinks invite the public to an open house from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. (PA photo/Tom Kocal)

St. Mary’s Father Daughter Dance

Milledgeville basketball all-conference award winners

Come Fly With Me!, when young ladies ask their favorite escort – father, grandfather, brother or uncle – to an evening of music, dancing, and fun will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. April 10 at St. Mary’s Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road in Morrison.

Admission is $20 at the door for all escorts and free for all young ladies. Email stmarymor@mediacombb.net, or call 815-772-4890 for more information.

Annual Town Meeting Notice is hereby given to the legal voters, residents of the Town of Freedom 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 at the hour of 7:00 P.M. at the Township Office for the transaction of the miscellaneous business of the said town; and after 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.

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(fFom left) Jenna Bibler, Honorable Mention; Mady Frederick, Honorable Mention; Jordan Harris, Second Team; and Lucas Ebersole, Honorable Mention. (Photo courtesy of Talisa Pauley)

Change of Meeting Date Freedom Township meeting that is scheduled on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 7:30 P.M. has been changed to follow the 2015 Annual Town Meeting that will take place on Tuesday, April 14, 2015.

Amy Johnson Freedom Township Clerk

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Freedom Township Meeting Dates for 2015-2016 Meetings are held at the Township Building the second Thursday of each month beginning at 7:30 P.M. The Annual Town meeting will take place on the second Tuesday of April, 2016.

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