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BE A PRAIRIE ADVOCATE cerns caused him to sell his interests 1908 until his death in 1932.

The year 1908 was a landmark in the partnership but Sears begged Roebuck to take charge of the watches, year in the partnership because it optical goods, phonographs (rolls & was then that Richard Sears had to retire from active participation due projectors, and the faster-rising tech- to ill health from the company heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d nology, moving picture machines. founded and centrally helped in its Alvah Roebuck initiated a movie phenomenal progress. machine and accessory manufacturery During the associatiion of Sears plus a typewriter company but by the 1920â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s his attention was drawn to a real estate in Florida. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d sold his Chicago investments and moving to St. Petersburg, Florida he invested heavily in land and property but with the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Crashâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on Wall Street in 1929

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artnerships have been transported by rail and contact with a general combination since time began; one way to distribute merchandise big complimenting the oth-

of the opposite. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve known plenty of partners around your neighborhood in business or on a wider stage such as Abbott and Costello, Laurel and Hardy, Martin and Lewis to name a comic few.

Once known in every nook and cranny of the Northwest was the duo Yesterday recognized as Sears and Roebuck and Company, a long-running partnership actually assisted through the decades by two other men whose names you may not recognize and werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t in on any partnership.

First Richard Sears came on his own. A native son of Minnesota he was working extra hours on the Minnesota St. Louis Railroad as a telegrapher and station agent to supplement his familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s income, his fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business having gone bankrupt.

An overheard conversation concerning a large shipment of unclaimed pocket watches caught Searâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention. A local jeweler had refused them but the station agent felt they were saleable and contacted the manufacturer to take on the marketing.

Within six months the watches had been sold all up and down the rail line from North Redwood, Minnesota!

Richard Sears was pleased with his success in selling so quit the railroad job to go to Minneapolis to start a mail order business.

In 1887 young Sears then only in his twenties moved to Chicago, the center of all things railroad. Figuring that a majority of goods were

It asked for a partner. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how that combination began, Alvah Roebuck, a young Indiana farmer future of marketing and merchandising. By 1893 the two young go-getters

coincidentally moving back to Chicago and to Sears in 1933. He began writing a history of the partnership he helped found.

The ensuing years, those since the team of Sears and Roebuck had disbanded, then reorganized into branches and the many interesting and, perhaps, tragic events that had occurred.

After 1895 when Rosenwald joined the two founders it was a fortunate situation in that he came on board because not only did he become one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s richest men he was noted for his business acumen and his generosity in donating money, art and artifacts, properties for the public to share and enjoy.

One of his sons was fascinated by the Deutsches Museum in Munich, Germany; so much so that Julius Rosenits exhibits.

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incorporated and two years later, 1895, they were joined by Julius Rosenwald.

Alvah Roebuck born in 1864 near Lafayette, Indiana showed an unusual aptitude for all things mechanical. He taught himself the intricacies of watch repair while Sears was a salesman

He did much to promote the state so led a vigorous fund raising among large corporations and businesses stationed in Illinois to feature its expertise through the Museum of Science and Industry in 1933 although the building had gone up in 1893 for the Columbian Exposition. It is visited by well over two-three million annually.

Richard Sears and Julius Rosenwald had become acquainted because of the lattersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; connection in the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing industry by working for his uncleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manufacturing summer clothing. He returned to Chicago from New York City, meeting Sears when supplying his mail order company with merchandise.

Rosenwald in 1895 acquired a major interest in Sears, Roebuck by cancelling a debt of $37,500 with the partners. The next year this â&#x20AC;&#x153;third

brought his strengths to Sears and Roebuck.

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president in 1928 and immediately invested $35 million to open 300 1929 a Sears-Roebuck store opened every other business day. They became a regular stop for the average shopper.

Julius Rosenwald seemed an unlikely agent to concentrate on the large agricultural population then throughout America but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why he was called a business genius.

Reference in a 1993 Life Times given PDQ Me several years ago by classmate: Richard Deets, Milledgeville, as possible subject material for which we are grateful, stated that Rosenwaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objective for the company was to â&#x20AC;&#x153;position itself as a direct extension of a farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eyes, ears and wallet.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE COMPANY WANTED TO BE PERCEIVED AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE AGRICULTURAL POPULATION, MAKING THE BEST PURCHASING DECISIONS IN THE

as it explained in the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history.

Besides Rosenwald and the goals of the other executives gave away nearly as much money as they made. A friend of Booker T. Washington, as an example, Rosenwald donated funds to build 5,000 schools in the South and add 4,000 libraries and uplifting arts and institutions in countless places.

Robert Wood was probably INTEREST OF THE FARMER,â&#x20AC;?

and Rosenwald, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;95 to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;08 mail order annually had increased from $750,000 to $50 million!

Richard Sears withdrew from increased in severity until he died in 1914. He was 51 years old; a man who changed marketing and selling by mail order.

A fourth man, Robert Wood, was an unlikely person to push along a mail order business and to serve as its president and chairman of the board of directors but after all he had a long, distinguished military career after having an appointment as a cadet to West Point, the U.S. MilitaryAcademy as a young man. He was born in 1879 in Kansas City, Missouri. ation was to work on the new and unusual project, uncommon for distances, jungle terrain and intricacy - the canal at the Isthumus of Panama.

His next assignment was during WWI in the organization of the massive amount of freight and cargo for the ships in the war effort. General Wood directed all port and water terminals and shipping activities in France and England.

He next became the quarter master general directing a huge budget and purchasing all varieties of supplies for every department. Wood claimed that by having to purchase millions of items for a regular chain of commissaries was like stocking a mail order business and the retail stores which had been developed throughout the United States, then Canada and Mexico also for Sears.

Wood had promoted retail stores from the beginning of his career at working in merchandising at S/Râ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rival, Montgomery Ward. Hired by Julius Rosenwald who also was reluctant to go with retail shopping and bet Wood a dollar they wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t succeed.

of course in Chicago at their mail order business at Homan Ave. and Arthington, that in 1925. It was a The First Baptist Church of Mt. Carroll celebrated a homecoming event on Palm Sunday, April huge success from the opening of 13th. Church service was followed up with a delicious ham buffet lunch. After a lot of reminiscing the doors. General Wood collected about old times the day ended with the showing of the movie â&#x20AC;&#x153;Facing the Giants.â&#x20AC;? (Courtesy of FBC of Mt. Carroll) Wood was elected the company

operation. He organized Allstate Insurance Co. as part of the Sears Compension fund, not common programs in earlier times.

Sears was alert to what made both customers and employees their due - perhaps more.

The company pledge read: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back.â&#x20AC;?

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Prayer is crucial to the future of our nation! When we earnestly seek God in prayer for America, we can actually change the direction our nation will take. God promises in 2 Chronicles 7:14, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and change their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive them and heal their land.â&#x20AC;?

God declares, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.â&#x20AC;? (Psalm 33:12) God wants to bless America. our battles for us: â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;Śbut with us is the battles.â&#x20AC;? (2 Chronicles 32:8) However, we as Christians must do our part to seek God and follow His commands.

May Christians unite with one voice on May 1, the National Day of Prayer. Together we can turn America back to God â&#x20AC;&#x201C; on our knees.

National Day of Prayer events have been slated throughout Northwest Illinois. Save the advertisement in this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prairie Advocate, or check with your church, or log onto a NDP service near you.

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economic opportunity.â&#x20AC;? But more than 600,000 Illinoisans woke up today and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a job to go to, and thousands more face underemployment. To them and many others, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clear the president has fallen short on accomplishing his goal of â&#x20AC;&#x153;expanding economic opportunityâ&#x20AC;? to the Land of Lincoln, where he launched his political career as a state senator 18 years ago.

Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staff expects the library Hush Hush . . . to cost $500 million or more. And the An Illinois House Committee wants taxpayers to pay $100 million costs wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop there. The day-to-day operations and maintenance of the for a Barack Obama library.

Somehow, House Speaker United Statesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;13 presidential libraries Michael Madigan thinks this is an appropriate use of funds despite the year 2013 alone. stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more than $100 billion pension crisis and $6.6 billion in unpaid bills. contrast. Illinois politicians, who are In accepting hefty taxpayer dol- demanding that we extend the 2011 lars for this venture, President Barack tax hike so that â&#x20AC;&#x153;draconianâ&#x20AC;? spending Obama is setting himself apart from his cuts in public and human services do recent predecessors, former presidents not go into effect â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are attempting to Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. subsidize a monument in dedication Clintonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s library, located in Little Rock, Ark., was funded solely raiser in history â&#x20AC;&#x201C; on the backs of poor through private donations, according and middle-class families in Illinois. to the Clinton Foundation. Clintonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jane McEnaney â&#x20AC;&#x153;$165 million facility was built Manager of Government Affairs entirely through private fundsâ&#x20AC;Śin IllinoisPolicy.org public record â&#x20AC;Ś itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a fact,â&#x20AC;? said Jordan Johnson, a spokeswoman for the Clinton Foundation.

Likewise, Bushâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s library, located at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, was also funded through Constitutional private donations.

Amendment Deadline The Barack Obama Foundation, tasked with planning the development Looms of Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presidential library, has SPRINGFIELD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 4 is a date on yet to determine the site of the future the calendar every Illinois political library. In fact, the foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board observer should circle with a bright of directors is receiving proposals red Crayon.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the last day the General through June 16 and does not intend Assembly can place a proposed 2015. The Illinois House Committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s constitutional amendment on the $100 million proposal will now go to November ballot. At question is whether the Legislature will vote on the full House.

On its website, the Barack Obama the matter before then.

Currently, the state constitution requires that all taxpayers be taxed at developing a presidential library that the same rate. But some are calling and priorities throughout his career in for passing a progressive income, which would increase the tax rate as public service.â&#x20AC;? Interestingly enough, taxpayers earn more money.

One Manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Opinion

Something very disturbing is in the air. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of those issues I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to believe. We in America have come so far since President Lyndon Johnson signed

ago. Now disagreements with Mr. Obama cause â&#x20AC;&#x153;Racism Chargesâ&#x20AC;?.

Fifty two years ago in 1962, I was an eighteen year old Private in the U.S. Army in Ft. Leonard Wood Missouri.

Growing up on a thirty cow dairy farm in rural Melrose, Wisconsin, I seldom, if ever, crossed paths with a black person. I had no reason to be prejudiced then and I certainly donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t today.

feet for the strip of Waynesville, Missouri.

What hit me between the eyes was we white guys went our way off post and the black soldiers went their way. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think much of it until I walked up to a public bathroom with bold letters stating â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whites Onlyâ&#x20AC;?. I guess I was more naive than shocked. You saw no such segregation on post.

My platoon sergeant was Staff Sergeant Johnson, an African American that I respected as much as anyone I had ever believed that the military was far ahead of the civilian world on integration issues.

At the Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C. the statue of the soldiers in

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combat clearly depicts the closeness of soldiers regardless of color. In a foxhole you look out for your buddy, color means nothing.

Last week President Obama praised President Johnson for making the path for him. It was a good speech, something President Obama does very well.

Now hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the rub. Two days after the speech Congressman Charlie Rangel (D-NY), a man well known for controversy, blasted anyone who took issue with President Obama on any issue as a racist.

Okay, I get it. Congressman Rangelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s running his mouth again but hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s effective: elected persons often fear speaking out on issues they feel strongly about because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be labeled a racist.

Whatever happened to debate? Come on people canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t we do better than that?

I certainly respect our President.

I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember a President who I disagreed with more than Mr. Obama.

In my opinion he is very socialistic. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe he wants to keep America the strongest nation in the world. If that makes me a racist in your mind that is your problem not mine.

Get the disturbance out of the air.

Disagreeing with our President doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make one a racist. What it does do is create dialog and debate and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what makes America great.

By Scott Reeder, Veteran Statehouse Reporter and Journalist in Residence, Illinois Policy Institute sreeder@illinoispolicy.org

â&#x20AC;&#x153;My crystal ball is broken. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if they are going to call this for a vote or not,â&#x20AC;? said House Deputy Majority Leader Frank Mautino, D-Spring Valley.

To pass, 60 percent of members of both the House and Senate must cast aye votes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if the votes are there to pass it,â&#x20AC;?

Mautino said.

All House Republicans and at least one Democrat have signed on to a resolution opposing the progressive income tax. If there are no defections from that position, there will not be enough votes for passage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the time to start celebrating,â&#x20AC;? said state Rep. Ron Sandack, R-Downers Grove. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anything could happen between now and May 4. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too soon to declare

victory. If nothing has happened, on May 5 we pop the corks on the Champagne bottles and celebrate.

His sentiment was echoed by state Senate GOP Leader Christine declare victory quite yet. But I do think more people are catching on to the fact that this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t about equity.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about another tax increase. But to the end.â&#x20AC;?

And Radogno said the reason for many lawmakers reticence to support the measure is clear. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are struggling to get the votes and I think it is because even Democrats realize the taxpayers of Illinois canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give any more and we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t trust you with the money we have given you,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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Savanna City Council Prepares to Raise Water Rates

By MICHAEL MILLER For The Prairie Advocate News SAVANNA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Savanna ings of two ordinances which will raise user rates for water, due to rising costs, at the April 8th, 2014 meeting of that body at 333 Chicago Avenue in Savanna.

The meeting was attended by Council members Bill Robinson, Bill Sweeney, Ray Skiles, Jeff Griswold, and Peg Haffey, with Lisa Robinson and Christine Lee absent. Also attending were Mayor Tony McCombie, City Clerk Paul Hartman, City Attorney Phil Jensen, and department heads Michael Moon, Sheryl Sipe, Shawn Picolotti and John Lindeman.

Committee Reports Robinson delivered a brief and sparse Collective Bargaining Committee report, noting only that things were going â&#x20AC;&#x153;pretty wellâ&#x20AC;? with no results so far.

He also gave the Finance Committee report, wherein he informed the council that there had been a request for funds, in the form of the second draw down for the installation of water meters from the IEPA loan, to Ferguson Waterworks, for $351,790.88. Council approved this recommendation for payment.

The employee classification plan was next on the committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plate, with Robinson noting that the department heads would be reviewing this plan and more information would be forthcoming after they had done so.

Warrant #2, Bills for the month of March in the amount of $393,725.51, was fully approved.

Water Rates To Rise Again?

Council unanimously approved Ordinance #2091, dealing with a change in the amount of reimbursed mileage for city employees from .485 cents per mile to .56 cents for mile. Likewise, the annual ordinance budget was approved, with little discussion.

Ordinance #2092, governing water rates and related charges, was ordinance would effectively raise the rates for the different types of accounts in this manner.

If passed on its next reading, the ordinance would allow residential rates to go from $2.13 per 1,000 gallons to $2.19, with the minimum

quarterly charge rising from $21,30 to $21.90. Industrial Use accounts will go from $2.13 to $2.19 per 1,000 gallons and the minimum monthly charge will rise from $85.20 to $87.60. Commercial use accounts will also go from $2.13 to $2.19 per 1,000 gallons and the minimum monthly charge will go from $42.60 to $43.80, and nonresident users will pay double the rates for water consumed by residential users within the city limits.

Robinson explained that these changes are to help the City keep up with the rising costs of chemicals and related charges. Lindeman added heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to wait until he had about six months â&#x20AC;&#x153;worth of solid dataâ&#x20AC;? to look at in order to see what types of revenues are coming in before seeing if there would still be a minimum charge, following a question from Sweeney.

CAPITOL FAX A poll taken for Rasmussen Reports earlier this month found that Gov. Pat Quinnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unfavorable rating was 55 percent.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty darned bad, and perhaps the worst in the nation. But Gov. Quinn ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t got nothing on Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.

A new Capitol Fax/We Ask America poll found Madiganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unfavorable rating to be an almost mind-boggling 65 percent.

Just 20 percent of likely voters had a favorable impression of the longtime House Speaker. Years of negative publicity, the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many, many problems, the Republican Partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decades-long accusations that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s holding the state back and Madiganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historically long tenure are all undoubtedly driving these horrible numbers.

According to the poll, 55 percent of respondents would be less likely to vote for a local candidate if that candidate was supported by Madigan.

That number alone ought to give the House Republicans reason to hope.

All of Madiganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s candidates could be hurt this year just because of the mere fact that Madigan is backing a Democrat.

When asked whether Madigan has been a help or a hindrance to the

Madigan-backed candidate, with 33 percent saying theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be more likely and 29 percent saying it would make no difference.

And a majority of 51 percent of Democrats said Madigan has been a hindrance to the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recovery, with just 31 percent saying heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a help, and the rest, 18 percent, saying he hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t made a difference either way.

Men are more likely to dislike Madigan than women. 70 percent of men (versus 60 percent of women) view him unfavorably. 63 percent of men (versus a plurality of 48 percent of women) would be less likely to support a Madigan-backed candidate.

And an overwhelming 72 percent of men (58 percent of women) think Madigan has been a hindrance to the Chicagoans donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t much care for Madigan, either, but their ire pales in comparison to what the rest of the state thinks of him. 57 percent of Chicagoans have an unfavorable opinion of Madigan, while 63 percent of suburban Cook County voters, 66 percent of Downstaters and 72 percent of collar county residents have an unfavorable opinion of the longest serving House Speaker in Illinois history.

A plurality of 36 percent of Chicagoans would be less likely to vote for a Madigan-backed candidate (34 percent would be more likely), while 60 percent of suburban Cook and Downstaters and 62 percent of collar county voters would be less likely to vote for such a candidate.

A strong majority of 56 percent of Chicagoans believe Madigan has been a hindrance to the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eco-

was Ordinance #2093, governing Basic User Rates, which will allow that basic user rate for customers using over 10,000 gallons of water per billing period to be set at $2.19 per one thousand gallons, and also a minimum charges of $21.90 for those who use less than 10,000 gallons per billing period. It also 65 percent said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a hindrance, provides for nonresident users, issuwhile just 20 percent said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a help. $132.84 per quarter.

Ouch.

Griswold inquired why the Even Democrats donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like the verbiage in the ordinances wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t guy.

50 percent of Democrats say they more consistent in regards to the have an unfavorable view of Madigan, length of the billing period (some versus 30 percent who view him in a sections offering a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;quarterlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; billfavorable light. ing period with others just noting a According to the poll, a pluralâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;billing periodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;). ity of 38 percent of Democrats said percent of suburban Cook voters, 66 Lindeman said this could be due theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be less likely to vote for a percent of Downstaters and 70 percent to the varying types of periods for the various types of user accounts, while Robinson hastened to note that the Water/Sewer committee was hoping that the whole ordinance might see changes within six months after some data was gathered.

Final Comments Griswold asked why the home on Washington Street that expethe driveway and other unsightly aspects. The mayor said that at this point, no one was legally allowed to set foot on the property due to an investigation.

Lindeman commented that there are still many residents who havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t

scheduled to get a new water meter and that the City planned on begin$4.8 million of taxpayer ning to shut water off at those sites quite soon. He also said that those money will be used for road still running water to guard against construction projects in Carfrozen pipes can stop that procedure roll and Jo Daviess Counties.

of collar county voters say the same.

70 percent of whites have an unfavorable view of Madigan, 60 percent of whites would be less likely to vote for a Madigan-backed candidate and 69 percent of whites say he has been a hindrance to progress.

Among African-Americans, a plurality of 46 percent have an unfavorable view of him, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re split 38-38 on whether theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d back a Madigan-supported candidate and 50 percent say heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a hindrance to progress, compared to 34 percent who say heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helped.

Independents really, really donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like Madigan. 77 percent have an unfavorable opinion of him (topping Republicansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 73 percent). 64 percent would be less likely to vote for a Madigan candidate (less than Republicansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 72 percent). And 74 percent say heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a hindrance to the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s progress (about the same as the Republicansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 75 percent).

The obvious point here is that Madigan has become the perfect bogeyman.After decades of persistent effort, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now known by enough people to potentially change the outcomes of campaigns, and not in a positive way. Gone appear the days when not enough people knew who he was to matter when voters headed to the polls.

Also, if Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner decides to incorporate attacks on Madigan into his campaign theme, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll probably work.

The poll of 836 likely voters was taken April 14th and had a margin of error of Âą3.4 percent.

Rich Miller also publishes Capitol Fax, a daily political newsletter, and CapitolFax.com.

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Shannon Route from Illinois Route 72 in Shannon to Illinois Route 64 will be improved for $2,791,731 by Martin & Comout citations for cluttered yards on pany Excavating of Oregon, the lowest of three bidders. the 22nd of April. safe to do so. He said if you were running a hose from a neighbor he would still monitor that until the below-freezing temperatures were gone for good.

Chief Moon said that the ordi-

The work includes the reconstruction of two intersections, the reconstruction of reverse curves, widening, pavement reclamation, pipe culverts and the construction of two concrete box culverts.

U.S. Route 20 will be resurfaced for a distance of 4.66 miles from Tippett Road to Illinois Route 84. Civil Constructors, Inc. of Freeport received the contract on their bid of $2,100,738.

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West Carroll to Place Sales Tax Proposal on Ballot Again In November

By MICHAEL MILLER For The Prairie Advocate News THOMSON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; With no dissenting voices, the West Carroll School Board seems poised to place the recently (and narrowly) defeated one percent sales tax proposal on the county ballot again in November, per their discussion of the matter at the April 8th, 2014 meeting of the board in Thomson.

Present at the meeting were Board members Mike Highland, Beverly Kilpatrick, Mark Klein, John Brigham, and Dawn Rath, with Jerry Anderson and Jessica Edwards absent. Also

attending were District Superintendent Craig Mathers, principals Julie Katzenberger, Jeannette Ashby, Bob Lamb and Joe Hansen, Transportation Director Nicole Baker, as well as Secretary Sandra Aude, with Brad Field absent.

Administrative Reports Primary/Intermediate School Principal Ashby reported that the results of the Common Core standards report card were going quite well, with Mathers adding that he had heard there were numerous requests from other schools to share what West Carroll was doing with them, due to the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

high performance in these matters.

Katzenberger said that this will be the last year that the students wear robes to the Eighth Grade graduation, with the ceremony becoming â&#x20AC;&#x153;more of a recognitionâ&#x20AC;? at this point. The promotion will take place on Thursday, May 29 in the Middle School gymnasium.

Lamb announced that Chloe Carson won the state FFA Diversi-

vans Super Valu; Sat., April19- from 9-3- ShopKo; Saturday, April26from 9-3- Dollar General; Saturday, May 3rd- Savanna Swimming Pool.

You will be able to sign up for classes at these times and get more information. The Park Board has set the temperature at 86 degrees. This is higher than previous years. This should encourage people to support the pool and join a class; either Water Aerobics 6 a.m. or 4 p.m. or a new class this year, Aquatic Therapy. Aquatic Therapy will be

discussed next week.

Please thank Sullivans, ShopKo, Dollar General, W.C.C.I, Savanna Times Journal, Carroll Co. Review, Prairie Advocate and the Savanna Park Board for their help in promoting the pool. This is a big asset to the community and we need to support it in order to keep it open. Buy a family pass, join a

â&#x20AC;&#x153;very tough event.â&#x20AC;? He congratulated the February students of the month, including Caleb Stines (9th grade),

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(Right) Terri Hoertz, Laura Marken and Myrna Sissler are in front of one of the 2 murals in the Savanna Indoor Pool. Yes, they were successful in â&#x20AC;&#x153;breaking into the poolâ&#x20AC;? (with permission). They are holding long styrofoam noodles that are used in water aerobics. The noodles, weights and saucer/disks are used to increase water resistance with the various exercises Water aerobics can strengthen your muscles, improve your balance and nice people and have fun while you do your body a big favor.

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Nicole Bakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Transportation keeping our costs down,â&#x20AC;? Mathers report included the news that she concluded. will be taking a trip to New York to The only major change noted in facilitate more training in the new the District Safety Plan Review was that since the Sandy Hook tragedy, quickly added would be covered by the prevailing thought is no longer a scholarship, save for the expense of to keep kids in the building if there gas out and back. is an intruder, but rather to get them Mathers updated the Board on out. Also changed is that instead of communicating on the intercom about and its ongoing renewal process with Miller, Buettner and Parrot, saying that system is out because it would take the district is looking at a little under 14 percent decrease in its insurance would mean. Mathers added that his costs for the coming school year. suspicion is that sending out emails West Carroll Represented in wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be as workable as sending National Competition out group texts since everyone would The Board heard a brief Special be more likely to have their phones on Presentation from two students, Jamie than checking email at the time. The Board accepted this plan as presented. are asking for additional funding for The Board agreed to retain the their upcoming trip to participate in the Benning Group, LLC, to perform the HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) competition in Orlando, recommendation based on research Florida from June 25th to 29th. The from Mathers. Two other companies girls will attend Parliamentary Proce- bid for the job; one, Beggin Tipp dure groups and will participate in an Lamm, LLC was 95 dollars lower than actual board meeting.

Benningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, but had dealt with much smaller districts in its audits. Based of $650.00 would cover travel and on their experience and the relatively hotel expenses, airline and registra- small price difference, Mathers (and tion costs, and they were requesting the Board) stayed with Benning, for a the Board to help them with half of cost not to exceed $13,000.00. that amount. Half of their costs are One Percent covered, and they requested any aid Sales Tax Proposal: the Board could muster. Highland said Third Time a Charm? this was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;real honor for these two Mathers said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been talking girls and advocated paying half of the to county superintendents regarding the one percent sales tax proposal, help would go to a staff member on a and had also been in contact with a trip, or $325.00 plus another $200.00, community member of Savanna who each, for a total of $1050.00. was interested in â&#x20AC;&#x153;spearheadingâ&#x20AC;?

Handbooks Approved a movement to get the tax passed The Board swiftly approved the (he said he would keep the person 2014-2015 Parent/Student Handbook, anonymous for the time being), and as well as the 2014-2015 Extra- said that if the Board wished to place curricular Handbook, as well as the it on the November 2014 ballot, they 2014-2015 Faculty and Transportation needed to pass a resolution by August Handbooks.

18th of this year.

Third Quarter Financials Highland and Kilpatrick both Mathers told the Board that with commented that they have noted other 3/4 of the year completed, the district areas where it took three attempts to had spent about 75.6 percent of its get such a measure passed, and noted budget, but when you â&#x20AC;&#x153;back outâ&#x20AC;? some that this would be the third attempt for of the unexpected expenditures such West Carroll. as the purchase of the Mt. Carroll Klein said the measure was building and the maintenance grant imperative and that if the district did from the State for the boiler work, not get it passed, more and more difthe district was actually at about 73 percent right now.

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Carroll County Board Supports Plan to Develop a Public Port TONY CARTON For The Prairie Advocate News MOUNT CARROLL— The Carroll County board held its regular meeting on Thursday, April 17, 2014 in the county courthouse. Board member Joe Payette was absent. The board approved the minutes from their March 20 meeting as well as bills paid

in vacation and bills as presented by Committees on Claims.

The board voted unanimously to support the Upper Mississippi River International Port District and Blackhawk Hills Regional Council in their request for federal funding assistance that would develop an actionable plan for the development of a public port.

According to the letter of support approved by the board, river ports, which have been overlooked by traditional economic development analysis in this region, would be powerful engines for economic development and commercial growth for the counties and communities along the river corridor.

By showing its support, the board

recognized the importance of the port district’s efforts to determine the top locations for development of future public access ports along the Carroll and Jo Daviess County boundaries of the Mississippi River.

Department Reports Carroll County Sheriff Jeff Doran reported his department is entering a study with Jo Daviess and Stephenson counties to consolidate 911 services.

The Assessor’s department reported they have posted an advertisement for a summer intern to work on data collection.

The County Clerk and Recorder spring/2014 election canvas and it has purchased four desktop computers and a scanner in conjunction with the county’s XP upgrade project.

The Highway Department reported a letting for aggregates, patch mix, calcium chloride and road striping April 14. The letting is for county materials as well as all road districts in Carroll County. Bituminous materials will be let in May or June.

Curnyn Construction began replacement of the bridge carrying Elm Road over Middle Creek.

The county GIS department is ordering more plat books and working

Milledgeville February Students of the Month Congratulations to (L to R) Natalie Osterhaus, Garrett Kness, Lauren Hackbarth, and Kate Jakobs, selected as Milledgeville HIgh School Students of the Month for February.

The habit used to select students was

SYNERGY. Students exhibiting this trait aren’t afraid of differences and celebrate diversity; Realize that by working together, so much more can be accomplished; Understand that each person is unique and brings a different

books in squad cars.

Zoning reported it has issued 2 new addresses, begun discussions for a setback variance at 8504 VanBuskirk

perspective; Work out problems by folArgo Fay Route of violations of the lowing the steps of a Synergy Action county metal storage ordinance.

The Zoning Board of Appeals to the other side; 3) Share their side; unanimously recommended and the 4) Brainstorm ideas; 5) Find the best board approved amending the Mixed solution. (Courtesy of Talisa Pauley) Use Planned Unit Development (PUD) of the Upper Campus of the Jo Carroll LRA Depot from the current 70% commercial and 30% residential to 40% industrial, 40% commercial and 20% ibility for business interests at the depot.

County Extension announced the 05-31-2014 retirement of director Joseph Schwamberger and said they are adding summer staff.

Old business The board approved a one-year contract for phone service with SYNDEO covering dedicated internet access, directory listing, PRI-IAD and number porting. The new system will be implemented at considerable savings to the county and is expected to fully pay for itself in four to six years.

year 2018.

The county board is required to balance its duty to fairly and adequately duty to protect the public’s tax dollars while at the same time, effectively and The board, by a 7-1 vote, approved for each term year the salary increase numbers: 3% for FY2015, 3% for FY2016, 2% for FY2017 and 2% for FY2018.

The county attorney and county administrator will prepare and present the resolution at the board’s May 1, 2014 meeting when, following review and discussion, the board will vote on the proposal.

Sandburr Run The board also approved a Class A liquor license for Sandburr Run, LLC. Sandburr Run Hotel and Golf Course is the newly renovated facility located on the site of the former Buck’s Barn in Thomson.

The extensive renovation carries a price tag in excess of $330K and will create 15 new and returning jobs. The new owners are renovating 42 rooms and seven suites and expect to open the hotel in May. The 9-hole golf course will be restored with newly seeded greens and a renovated pro shop. The course is slated to open in August.

Side note Common Good LLC has withdrawn its application for cultivation and distribution of medical marijuana at the Savanna Depot Park, citing the excessive fees and bonding required by the state.

Current rules require growers to pay a $25,000 non-refundable fees, have $500,000 cash on hand and obtain a $2 million escrow account or surety bond.

Patients would pay $100 a year to apply for a medical marijuana card.

Disabled people and veterans would pay $50 annually.

The next county board meeting is scheduled for May1, 2014 at 9:30 a.m.

Cooksey Scholarship Friends of the Brethren Church and Ashland Theological Seminary announce the establishment of the David and Carolyn Cooksey Endowed Scholarship Fund.

The fund is being created to honor the over 40 years of service David and Carolyn have given to the Brethren Church,Ashland University and Seminary. The Cooksey’s are

service changeover date.

The board also approved preparation of a compensation recommendation resolution regarding the establishment on June 1, 2014. of pay for the four-year terms of certain The Lanark First Brethren Church, where Cooksey served as affected are the Clerk and Recorder, pastor for many years, will be taking Sheriff and Treasurer.

Pursuant to Illinois statute, com- up special offerings on Sundays, April 20 and 27. Anyone interested must be established at least 180 days in donating to the scholarship fund, or would like more information, is Congratulations to the Milledgeville Elementary Week 15 Thumbs Up Winners. (Front Row, Left to Right) Erika Braunstein, Olivia Wooden, Zoey Farwell, and Alexander Chaffee. (Back Row, on December 1, 2014 and cannot con- asked to please contact the church Left to Right) Samantha Richter, Kolton Wilk, Bromley Rogers, and Bruce Raymond. (Courtesy stitutionally be increased or decreased by calling 815-493-2390 or email to until after the 2014 term ends in the lfbc@frontiernet.net. of Talisa Pauley)

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS HS Baseball Schedule

April 29 Pearl City at Eastland April 24 Milledgeville at Freeport Aquin Eastland at Warren/Stockton Pecatonica/Durand at Milledgeville West Carroll at Le-Win River Ridge/Scales Mound at East East Dubuque at West Carroll Dubuque Morrison at Sterling Newman Fulton at Kewanee Le-Win at River Ridge/Scales Mound Comets Big Inning Galena at Pearl City Sinks Missiles Erie/Prophetstown at Fulton The Sterling Newman ComApril 25 ets traveled to Milledgeville on West Carroll at Oregon Wednesday and left with the 10-1 April 26 win against the Missiles. Both teams Pecatonica/Durand at Eastland sent a single runner across the plate (DH) South Beloit at Milledgeville mained tied at one until the Comets Sterling Newman at West Carroll (DH) take control of the game.

AFC at Pearl City (DH) Newman batted around in the top Fulton at Galena Tourney of the eighth and scored all eight of April 28 their runs on just four hits and one Milledgeville at Eastland Milledgeville error. Milledgeville Morrison at Erie/Prophetstown scored their lone run on a Devin Biller River Ridge/Scales Mound at base on balls.

Biller then stole second Orangeville and third before Kameron DawTyne Dakota at Pearl City Amboy at Fulton led the Comet offesne with both going two for four at the plate. Both scored two runs batted in and three stolen bases. Quincy Coomes took the pitching victory for Newman, going a fourth inning single to DawTyne.

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Dakota managed to push a run added single runs in the third and

seventh while the Thunder scored one run in the top half of the second, added a pair of runs in the fourth and single runs in the sixth and seventh.

Matt Ritchie was three for four at the plate while teammates Shaun

two for three and Tom Watson went pitching victory, allowing two runs on two hits while walking three and striking out four Indian hitters.

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April 15 Durand/Pecatonica 5 Forreston/ Polo 4 Geneseo 8 Dixon 1 April 16 Pearl City 14 Le-Win 4 Kewanee 10 Morrison 8 Warren/Stockton 9 East Dubuque 8 Erie/Prophetstown 2 Amboy 1 South Beloit 6 AFC 2 Byron 1 Oregon 0 Geneseo 20 Dixon 0 (5 Inn.) Rock Falls 5 Rock Island 0 Rockford Boylan 3 Freeport 1 April 17 Eastland 5 West Carroll 4 (9 Inn.) Dakota 5 Milledgeville 4 Forreston/Polo 2 Durand/Pecatonica 1 Sterling Newman 2 Fulton 0 Morrison 17 Amboy 1 (5 Inn.) LaSalle-Peru 12 Sterling 0 (5 Inn.) Sterling 5 LaSalle-Peru 3 Erie/Prophetstown 10 Bureau Valley 0 (5 Inn.) AFC 5 South Beloit 4 Byron 9 Oregon 1 Rock Falls 7 Winnebago 1 Geneseo 7 Dixon 0 April 18 Eastland 6 East Dubuque 0 Byron 12 Eastland 0 Freeport 11 Sterling 7 Rock Falls 10 Forreston/Polo 0 (6 Inn.) Rock Falls 10 Forreston/Polo 1

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Pearl City at Eastland Milledgeville at Freeport Aquin West Carroll at Le-Win Scales Mound/River Ridge at East Dubuque Morrison at Sterling Newman

April 26 Eastland at Dawg Daze Tourney in Byron South Beloit at Milledgeville Dakota at Pearl City April 28 Milledgeville at Eastland Morrison at Erie/Prophetstown Amboy at Fulton April 29

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The Morrison Fillies got a gem of a pitching performance from freshman Lauren Rice on Tuesday in Morrison as the Fillies shut out the Kewanee Boilermakers 12-0.

The Morrison offense pounded out ten hits enroute to the victory but the story was Rice as she came one base on balls away from tossing a inning contest by fanning thirteen Kewanee hitters.

The game was scoreless until runs in the bottom half of the third

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the plate in the bottom of the fourth.

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Milledgeville jumped out to the early lead, scoring a pair of runs in the bottom of the second inning. Newman responded with three runs of their own in the top of the third to take the one run lead. The Lady Missiles tied the score at three with a single run in the bottom half of the fourth and took the lead back with a run in the bottom of the sixth. The Comets went back on top in the top half of the seventh and Milledgeville responded with a lone run in the bottom of the seventh to send the game to extra innings.

The game remained knotted at

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By TONY CARTON For The Prairie Advocate News FREEPORT — The Freeport City Council graciously granted Dr. Dean Murphy speaking time at its April 14, 2014 meeting. Murphy, a Rockford orthodontist and author of the book, is killing you,” shared observations gleaned from his 17-year journey into is hurting not only the teeth, but it’s also hurting us biologically,” said Murphy. “It’s hurting our different organ systems. It’s a poison and it slowly accumulates inside of us, and eventually it causes havoc.”

Fluoride compounds are salts that bines with minerals in soil or rocks.

thyroid gland, the pineal gland which is involved with sleep cycles and estrogen-type cycles.

“Most people don’t understand,” said Murphy. “They think it’s in the natural well water, but that is only the beginning.” lates in the body over time, chronically destroys bones resulting in early-onset osteoporosis.

High levels of accumulation also affect the brain, causing abnormal behaviors, most notably, memory loss.

“The number one complaint of India and in early studies done in Greenland on these miners that were mining cryolite, a sodium aluminum

and that was only after three or four years of exposure and mining this stuff water to protect public health. The and inhaling the dust in the mines,” said Murphy. “We’ve been treating our health problems if present in public water with it for more than 50 years.” or private water supplies in amounts Murphy also discussed his greater than the drinking water standard set by the Environmental “Fertility is another major health Protection Agency (EPA).

The maximum contaminant 4.0 parts per million. According to the EPA, the federal agency set this level of protection based on the best available science to prevent potential health problems. EPA has set an called a maximum contaminant level (MCL), at 4.0 parts per million. MCLs are set as close to the health goals as and the ability of public water systems to detect and remove contaminants using suitable treatment technologies.

EPA has also set a secondary parts per million. Secondary standards are non-enforceable guidelines regulating contaminants that may cause cosmetic effects (such as skin or tooth discoloration) or aesthetic effects (such as taste, odor, or color) in drinking water.

EPA warns that tooth discoloration and/or pitting is caused by formative period prior to eruption of the teeth in children.

Records show the water in Freeport to be about one fourth the MCL and about half the SMCL, or well below the recommended safety level.

Mineral, or Chemical?

Murphy maintains the EPA standards are too lenient and any amount of the chemical is too much.

“Why are we dumping this and other chemicals into our water supply?” Murphy said. “It’s not just and sodium silicates in there which are much more harmful than the natuthat we’re getting out of well water.”

He said fluoride affects the teeth, the thyroid gland, the para-

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“Would I say it is safe to drink the water,” she said. “No, you should not drink the water.”

concern and problem in this country,” water. Murphy and Haddad urge area he said. “Most people don’t know why residents to contact their legislators fertility is such a problem, but that’s and ask them to work in support of legislation that will allow municipalithat’s been known for a long time” He said animal studies show The Lanark City Council was in feed or mineral supplements fed to their support of a measure aimed cows and sheep they are not able to reproduce, and it is not only animal water supplies in Illinois on March studies that show accumulations of 6, 2012. The city passed a resolution supporting House Bill 5383, a fertility. measure that “Repeals a provision “A number of studies from China, requiring the Department of Public India, Mexico, and Russia have found Health (IDPH, 415 ILLS 40/7a) to - promulgate rules to provide for the ated with reduced male testosterone levels,” Murphy said. supplies.”

Granted, the studies shown by HB 5383 was introduced by Rep. Murphy were performed in coun- Rich Morthland (R-71, Cordova) on Feb. 29, 2012, at the request of Tom naturally at 4 to 8 times the maximum Kocal, Lanark Ward 2 Alderman. contaminant level goal set by the EPA, Besides the health and political and 5 to 10 times the level added to municipal water supplies in Stephen- debate, there is a constitutional aspect. son County. But Julie Haddad of Freeport, who introduced Dr Murphy realize that the purpose of a public and spoke emotionally following his water supply is to supply water to the presentation, was adamant in her entire community - which is composed

of people with varying health conditions, in varying stages of life, and of varying economic status. To forcibly mass medicate the residents of my town, and anywhere in this country - is a civil rights violation. When I was elected as alderman, I, too, took an oath to uphold the U.S. and State of Illinois Constitution. I take that oath seriously.

“HB 5383 is certainly a step in the right direction. It will give municipalities and food processors their water - or not.”

But no further action was taken after the bill was referred back to the Rules Committee after they assigned the bill to the Environmental Health Committee on Feb. 27. This committee addressed HB 5383 on March 9, 2012, where Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia (D-83, Aurora) joined the effort. The bill was rereferred to the Rules Committee, where it died.

You can participate in re-introducing this measure by contacting State Senator Tim Bivins, 50 W. Douglas, Freeport, IL or 815-2330037 and State Representative Brian Stewart, 50 W. Douglas, Freeport, IL or 815-232-0774.

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Electric Aggregation Options Reviewed by Morrison City Council

By LYNNETTE FORTH For The Prairie Advocate News

MORRISON — On April 14th, members of the Morrison City Council met for a regular meeting in the Whiteside County Board Room. All aldermen were present.

The lone public comment came from Stephanie Vavra, who spoke on promoting the bike trail. “We have an asset that we need to promote.

Some people don’t know about our bike trail. Maybe we should consider a space on the city’s website . . . it is an opportunity to drive some business into town.

“Also, our covered bridges - we have to let people know it’s there.

Perhaps we need to think about some signage,” Vavra commented.

CityAdministrator Barry Dykhuizen responded to Vavra’s comments by stating that he had heard just that day that the contractor for the bike trail ing and seeding work, and that The Friends of the Park will be holding a Grand Opening celebration in June.

Dykhuizen also noted that aggressive promotion of the path will be done in the days to come.

Mayor Pannier brought special attention to the 107th birthday of resident Gladys Luttens. Pannier made a special phone call to her wishing her a Happy Birthday. Stephanie Vavra noted that it would be nice if the community could try to send Luttens 107 cards. “How special would that be?”

Vavra asked.

price, with none of the suppliers charging termination fees.

Scott Connelly questioned the last possible date for making a decision as a council. Mudge replied, “We should take action tonight. We built a little bit of cushion in this. We could go out and rebid and bring this back in two weeks if that would make you more comfortable. Prices change everyday. I don’t see the market back sliding any. I think these prices are right in line with other communities.

“Com Ed’s rate WILL go up in June,” Mudge added. “I would advise deciding before they announce that rate change, which will be around May 1st.”

Mudge continued explaining that letters will be sent out to residents in the mail, offering them the “opt out” option, with a couple of weeks to decide. Residents can choose to leave the program at any time. Mayor Panto improve parking. The changes will nier asked if a person can opt in or out as many times as they wanted. take effect on May 5th.

Mudge replied, “Within reason, Electrical aggregation Council reviewed bids to select a new supplier. Mike Mudge with Rock a better rate comes along, they can River Energy Services spoke to the opt out of the community program. council stating, “This program has Information can be found on the Illimore than met our expectations. The nois Congress Commissions website to compare prices.”

City Administrator Dykhuizen savings. The Mayor and council need to be commended for putting this on the stated, “The council and myself ballot, and also the citizens for voting could easily compare rates and notify this in. It has kept money in town.” citizens.”

Aldermen voted unanimously Members of the council reviewed bids from three suppliers, and weighed each option carefully. Mudge informed city’s energy supplier with a total program savings of $445,100.

Administrator Dykhuizen reported that the Public Works Department had organized sandbagging efforts a month ago, and Dykhuizen wanted to thank everyone that helped and to acknowledge their efforts.

Sports Complex Director Jim Dubois noted that theAshford Gymboree went well. The fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness generated $2,000.

Dubois thanked local volunteers.

Dubois also reported that the complex is now looking at three and possibly four pavilions to be donated.

“It looks like all four will get done this summer.”

Police Chief Brian Melton reported that earlier in the month he sent out 40 reminders to various residents on ordinance violations, with a lot of positive responses. The Police Department is continuing efforts to

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CA Dykhuizen noted that the budget has not changed much since the last budget meeting, with one expense being added to the Water Department.

The general fund’s focus is to build the fund balance. The size of the budget is due to the Wast Water Treatment Plant.

Mayor Pannier thanked Dykhuizen for his efforts on the budget. “We appreciate the staff, council and department heads for their input as well.”

Council approved the tentative budget.

The law enforcement mutual aid agreement was considered. Chief Melton stated, “For a small agency, this is a critical resource for us. This is the law enforcement counterpart to the MABAS system. This is a renewal agreement to consider. All we have to do if we need help is to call a 1-800 number, and we will get what we need.

As an example, the City of Washington used this program when they had their tornadoes.

“The city has been members of this program since at least 2009. There is no expiration on the agreement, with a yearly cost of $200.00.” Council approved the resolution.

Other items for consideration, discussion and information: year 2015 budget is set for April 28th, 2014 at 6:45 p.m.

Council will consider disposing or vacating a portion of Tech Drive to Morrison Institute of Technology.

Dykhuizen stated, “This came about during discussion of the Waste-water Treatment Plant. MIT voiced their wishes. They asked the city if they would give up that portion of Tech Drive with proper easements. The goal is to get council’s feedback.”

Mayor Pannier added, “There is nothing urgent about this, some time in the future, MIT would like our feed back.”

In closing, the Mayor stated,“Just to let you know we have had requests on liquor license reviews, regarding the exception option to allow New Year’s Eve and Super Bowl Sunday exemptions.” Mayor Pannier will do further investigating.

The Mayor also noted that he has heard mention of the State providing funding for pothole repair, as well as a grant for trails. “We need to look into that,” Pannier added.

Alderman Harvey Zuidema thanked the council for the plant that they gave to him at the passing of his mother.

Council entered executive session for “5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(2) Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberation concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(6) The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body.” No action was taken upon exiting the session.

The next meeting of the Morrison City Council is April 28th at 7:00 pm.

Obituaries Eleanor J. Douglas

‘Voices of Praise’ Concert in Morrison As part of the 2014 Concert Series of the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Morrison, Emmanuel’s “Voices of Praise” cordially invites the area to experience its seventh annual Spring cantata, “God’s Been Good!” which will be presented in three performances, Thursday, Friday and Sunday evenings, April 24, 25 & 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of the Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E Morris, Morrison. Doors will open at 6:00 each evening.

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Eleanor was born April 20, 1920, in Morrison, IL, to John and Zada (Humphrey) Bruins. She graduated from Morrison High School in Morrison, IL. Eleanor married Floyd F. Douglas on October 30, 1947, in Morrison, IL. He died November 1, 1988. Eleanor was employed by the phone company in Morrison, and then the Government Hospital in the Lyons district of Clinton, IA. She later was a fulltime homemaker while raising her children. Eleanor was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Fulton, IL, where she was active in the Presbyterian Women’s Association. She was an election judge for many years.

Eleanor enjoyed crocheting, working search puzzles, baking, and canning vegetables from her garden. She also loved family gatherings and spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include one daughter, Linda (Terry) Jensen of Albany, IL;

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She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd; two sisters, Verdella Bruins and Shirley Bruins; two brothers, Albert and Norman Bruins.

Funeral Service will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at the Morrison Chapel of the BosmaRenkes Funeral Home with Pastor Blake Severson, Pastor at Fulton ciating. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 21, 2014 at the Morrison Chapel of the BosmaRenkes Funeral Home. Interment: Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, IL A memorial has been established.

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Spring Events Highlighted at Eastland Board of Education Meeting April 16, 2014 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; President Bill Woessner called to order the Regular Meeting of the Eastland Board of Education for April, 2014. The Board approved the Treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report and the payments of all bills and claims for the month. They also approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 19th.

During Board Input, Superintendent Hansen reminded the members of important spring dates: May 2, Volunteer Breakfast at EJSHS, 7:15 a.m.; May 8, 4th-6th Grade Music Concert at EES, 6:30 p.m.; May 13, Jr. High Spring Concert / Art Show at EJSHS, 7 p.m.; May 14, Senior Awards/Scholarship Nightat EJSHS, 7 p.m.; May 18, Baccalaureate at EJSHS7 p.m.; May 23, Graduationat EJSHS, 7 p.m.; and June 6, Last Day Teacher Institute/ Breakfastat EJSHS, 8 a.m.

Communications Dr. Hansen shared a Pre-K Board Report from Darcie Feltmeyer, Director of the Carroll County Early Step Consortium, news articles on the National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, the 2nd Grade Living History Museum and EHS students who

the program, and estimated the cost to be $2,550, not including transportation. The program will be offered using the Illinois Virtual School, an online, mastery-based curriculum.

A summer school supervisor will be employed to set-up, assist, and monitor the students as they progress through various curricula.

The Board also approved the calendar for the 2014-15 school year.

be Monday, August 18th. Ten (10) emergency days have been scheduled into the calendar, with the last day of student attendance set for Thursday, May 21st if two (2) or less snow days are used.

The Board also approved a weighted grading scale for Advanced Placement coursework. That scale will give essentially an extra point of academic grade credit for each letter grade earned in an AP course.

Hansen also presented a 3rd Quarter Budget Update that shows the total budget at 75% expenditures at the end of the quarter. The Education Fund is at 76% expenditure, the Operations Fund at 84% expenditure, and the Transportation Fund at 58% expenditure. Hansen projected that healthy relationships, and the results the Ed Fund would be the only fund of the Highland Community College Juried Art Competition.

Diann Cassens presented her originally projected.

As a last item in Old Business, annual report on library services in the district. Over 100 junior high the Board approved renewal of students earned awards through a intergovernmental agreements with reading incentive program started this Chadwick-Milledgeville for both year by Mrs. Cassens. She outlined the shared transportation for the 2014-15 fundraisers and grants that supplement school year, and high school boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; the District library budget, including and girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; track for the 2015 and 2016 books fairs ($1,800), Boxtops for seasons.

New Business Education ($2,234), the LTSA Back to Books grant ($4,500), and the Read for Information grant ($1,500).

Circulations throughout the district increased in 2013-14.

Old Business The Board heard an update on progress made in implementing recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee on School Security. Hansen shared a preview of how the new video surveillance system works, highlighting some of the enhancements from the old system. The project is nearing completion. He also said that he will be meeting with the Shannon Village Board in May to discuss law enforcement schedules and potential impact on response time.

Continuing, the Board approved a proposal to implement a summer school/credit recovery program for students in grades 7-12. Hansen explained that an estimated 25 students

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insurance purposes. Appraisals can be expensive, but the Board may want to verify that property and contents are adequately insured. The buildings have not been appraised for actual replacement value. Hansen will bring additional information on costs and options to the May Board meeting.

Superintendentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report Supt. Hansen shared information on a recent decision by Highland Community College to align placement test scores to the ACT College Readiness norms, which are used by the state universities in Illinois. Previously, HCC used higher cut scores than those set by ACT, forcing some students into remedial, non-credit bearing courses that they would not have had to take if they attended other Illinois schools.

The Eastland administration has been making this case to Highland for several years, and supports the decision.

Dr. Hansen also shared information on an Education Funding Reform bill proposed by Senator Manar of Bunker Hill. The bill is the product of Advance Illinois, a lobbying group for education. Hansen explained that more information needs to be provided before supporting the bill.

His concern is that the goal of better equity in funding, while admirable, could result in reduced funding for downstate schools. He advised the Board to learn as much as possible about the proposal and its motivation.

Executive Session The Board entered Closed Session at 7:25 p.m. for the purpose of discussing â&#x20AC;&#x153;the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline,

of new and/or revised policies. Those policies will be approved at the employees of the District or legal Regular Meeting of May 21, 2014. counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint the FFA State Convention in Springlodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to deterConference, and the FFA Washington Heritage and Co-op Tour, all in June. mine its validity,â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;collective negotiations matters.â&#x20AC;?

They exited Closed Session at Reading a recommendation on school 7:45 p.m. and approved the following fees for the 2014-15 school year. He personnel actions: shared information showing that 15 of - Approved and accepted the 16 northwest school districts surveyed had higher annual fees required than retirement request of full-time certiEastland. The data shows that Eastlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fees are lower than the average ERO or LRO effective at the concluin every fee category. sion of the 2013-14 year.

He recommended no increases - Approved and accepted the to fees for 2014-15, other than the irrevocable notices of intent to retire federally-required increases of 10 under the Local Retirement Option cents for school lunches. That means of teachers Colleen Schroeder and for K-2, the current fee is $1.80, and will be raised to $1.90; Grades 3-8, Bonnie Foust at the conclusion of the $2.00 to $2.10; and 9-12, $2.10 up 2016-17 school year.

- Approved the re-assignment of to $2.20.

The Board will act to approve 2014-15 school fees at the Regular Foust and Kari Scobee for the 2014May meeting.

15 school year.

Continuing, the Board approved - Approved and accepted the hire the Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company to provide Voluntary Stu- Adam Head for the 2014-15 school dent Accident Insurance for 2014-15, year. and AIG to provide Blanket Special - Approved the hire of Scott HartRisk CatastrophicAccident Insurance man for Summer Driver Education for for the district at an annual premium the summer of 2014. rate of $894.80. The requirement that - Approved a motion to post a schools provide Blanket Special Risk vacancy for a full-time, self-contained Insurance was new in 2013-14.

4th Grade Teacher for 2014-15 until the Board discussed whether or not The meeting adjourned at 7:50 to seek an appraisal of the value of buildings and contents for property p.m.

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sour cream dressing. We like the dandelion greens over steamed potatoes. I haven’t been out to check if any rhubarb is peeping through yet.

A friend of daughter Verena is here today. She came last night and stayed the night . She used to be in the same school and grade as Verena but they moved to another school district. They still keep in contact and she has come to visit before. They always enjoy each other’s company.

My husband Joe grilled chicken last night for supper and along with that we had spaghettis, macaroni and cheese, jello cake, and angel food cake. It was a nice evening to grill.

The children are taking

It’s already Thursday, the deadline for me to get this column out in the mail. This week our 5 children are home on spring break. The boys have been cleaning out the barn and hauling manure. The girls have been helping with the spring cleaning and also cleaning up the yard. We’ve had a few nice days this week now. It gives you the eagerness to want to plant the garden.

Our garden hasn’t dried up enough yet but with these nice sunny days maybe it will soon. I am also hoping to see the dandelion greens pop up. I always look forward to

warmer. Lovina and Kevin like to drive Minnie the miniature pony.

They can put her harness on and hitch her to the pony wagon. It’s nice that they learn with a smaller pony and get used to it.

Daughter Elizabeth went to her friend Timothy’s house for supper last night. His parents, his brother and wife and his sister and family took supper in for Timothy. One of Timothy’s horses kicked back at one of his 7 month old foals last Saturday.

It was hit in the head and died almost instantly. The mare that kicked is due to have a foal soon. It happened so hard boiled eggs and a homemade fast and she must’ve hit just in the

ROCK CREEK-LIMA TOWNSHIP Financial Statement

State of Illinois County of Carroll, ss The following is a statement

by Dan Sweitzer, Supervisor of the Township of Rock CreekLima in the County and State aforesaid of the amount of public funds received and expended by him during the fiscal year just closed, ending March 31, 2014 showing the amount of the public funds on hand at the commencement of said fiscal year, the amount of public funds expended and for what purpose expended, during fiscal year ending as aforesaid.

The said supervisor, being duly sworn, doth depose and say that the following statement by him subscribed is a correct statement of the amount of public funds on hand at the commencement of the fiscal year above stated, the amount of public funds received, and the sources from which received, and the sources from which received, and the amount expended; and the purpose for which expended, as set forth in said statement. s/a/s DAN SWEITZER Township Supervisor Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 18th day of April 2014. s/a/s LINDA R. GRONEWOLD Notary Public, Lanark, IL (SEAL) TOWN FUND: Beginning Balance April 1, 2013: $85,864.90 REVENUE: Property Tax: $126,614.94; Replacement Tax: $4,533.92; Election Income: $240.00; Interest Income: $168.90; Toirma Dividend:

$1,564.00. TOTAL REVENUE: $133,121.76.

EXPENDITURES: FICA: $15,646.70; IL Dept. of Revenue: $2,839.06; Donations: $700.00; Toirma Insurance $4,489.00; IL Dept. of Employment: $63.45; Assessors Fee: $3,792.00; Net Wages Under $25,000: $10,481.65: Ron Gronewold, Linda Gronewold, Lonnie Prowant, Jim Ludwig, Dan Sweitzer, Brian Witt, Chris Fink; Net Wages - Range $25,000.00$49,999.99: $32,073.78: John Schneider, Jeff Miller; Items Under $2,500: $3,890.49; Catastrophic Insurance: $862.00; Minor-Gilroy & Meade: $3,735.00; TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $78,573.13.

Ending Balance March 31, 2014: $140,413.53.

ROAD & BRIDGE FUND: Beginning Balance April 1, 2013: $75,137.89.

REVENUE: Interest Income: $91.49; Replacement Tax: $6,820.39; Property Tax: $55,391.85; Toirma Dividend: $1,564.00; FEMA $8,370.52; State of IL: $236.80; Exchange State Bank: $85,000.00; TOTAL REVENUE: $157,475.05 EXPENDITURES: Carroll Service: $16,896.81; Nicor: $1,966.83; ComEd: $2,298.58; Toirma Insurance: $6,199.00; Net Wages: $16,943.18; Jim Komiskey, Chris Fink, Carl Heidenreich, Travis Gruhn, Justin Witt; Items Under $2,500.0: $12,713.67; Deere Credit: $102,342.37; Bonnell Industries: $32,397.47; Bushman’s Service: $3,662.64; Sloan Implement: $2,868.34; Eastland Fabrication: $5,947.32.

TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $204,236.21. Ending Balance March 31, 2014: $28,376.73.

wrong place. It was disappointing to Timothy as at 7 month olds old it was a nice size already.

Little Prancer, our miniature pony, turned a year old yesterday, April 9. Daughter Lovina said she thinks she should go tell Prancer it’s his birthday. The boys said they should

done on her ear tomorrow. She had the surgery done on the other ear with good results. We wish her a complete and speedy recovery.

I took daughter Susan, 18, to the doctor this week. She has been so miserable breaking out all over with an itchy and painful rash. Her hands are all blistered and peeling skin. It In another year he will be ready to train started after she started her new job at the RV factory. She caulks the outside to drive the pony wagon.

Jacob and Emma’s oldest daugh- of the RVs and has to use a strong ter Elizabeth, 17, will have surgery The doctors said she is allergic to the Veterans Service strong chemicals in the cleaner. We hope they will consider moving her to a new position. It’s just not worth All of the State’s Veterans Ser- the money to have to be miserable like - this. The doctor gave her antibiotics and cream to try to clear it up. from Tuesday, April 22 through Chocolate Chip Cookies Friday, April 25, 2014 as all of the 9 eggs Illinois Department of Veterans’ 2 cups butter or margarine

2 cups shortening 4 1/2 cups brown sugar 2 1/4 cups white sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla the following: 1 1/2 tablespoons baking soda 1 tablespoon salt 4 1/2 cups chocolate chips use an ice cream scoop) onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes depending on size.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Last week Lovina made reference to a cookbook written by her sisters, Verena and Susan. their cookbook would be a fun one to add to any collection. You can order by phone by calling Chupp’s Herbs and Fabrics at 269-659-3950 and they’ll mail it out to you!

will be attending mandatory annual wishing to contact a VSO during this period may use the “Stand Up and www.veterans.illinois.gov or call 1-800-437-9824. Veterans enrolling in SUBC will be assisting their fellow veterans by helping IDVA and the entire veteran advocacy community to gain a better understanding of the location and number of Illinois’ veterans. This will in planning future services, seeking additional federal VA funding and facilities, and generally help to serve Illinois’ veterans better.

GRAVEL FUND: Beginning Balance April 1, 2013: $101,825.44.

REVENUE: Property Tax: $47,802.01; Interest Income: $128.47; Tube Income: $714.00.

TOTAL REVENUE: $48,644.48.

EXPENDITURES: Eagle Creek Quarries: $14,818.47; Items Under $2,500.00: $4,069.44; Conmat: $22,108.58; Illowa Culvert: $5,708.80; Chris Morgan: $5,815.00; Carroll Co. Hwy. Dept.: $4,176.46; Carroll Service: $27,019.27; Central Salt: $3,543.89. TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $87,259.91.

Ending Balance March 31, 2014: $63,210.01.

BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION FUND: Beginning Balance April 1, 2013: $39,234.94 REVENUE: Interest Income: $56.93; Property Tax: $13,776.62. TOTAL REVENUE: $13,833.55.

EXPENDITURES: Carroll County Bridge Fund: $9,748.75.

TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $9,748.75. Ending Balance March 31, 2014: $43,319.74.

GENERAL ASSISTANCE FUND: Beginning Balance April 1, 2013: $11,433.57.

REVENUE: Interest Income: $19.22; Property Tax: $8,983.54. TOTAL REVENUE: $9,002.76.

EXPENDITURES: Assistance: $3,438.24; Food Pantry Repairs: $72.79.

TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $3,511.03.

Ending Balance March 31, 2014: $16,925.30 s/a/s DAN SWEITZER Township Supervisor Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 18th day of April 2014. s/a/s LINDA R. GRONEWOLD Notary Public, Lanark, IL (SEAL)

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City of Lanark

Public Hearing Notice The City of Lanark will hold a public hearing on Tuesday May 6, 2014 at 7:30 p.m., at the Lanark City Hall to provide interested parties an opportunity to express their views on the proposed federal funded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project. Persons with disabilities or non- English speaking persons who wish to attend the public hearing and need assistance should contact Jackie Hawbecker at 111 S. Broad St., or 815-493-2431 no later than May 2, 2014. Every effort will be made to make reasonable accommodations for these persons.

On or before June 2, 2014, the City of Lanark intends to apply to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant from the State CDBG program. This program is funded by Title 1 of the federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. These funds are to be used for a community development project that will include the following activities: improvements to the City’s sanitary sewer lift station and the force main from the lift station will be replaced. The total amount of CDBG funds to be requested is $450,000. The amount of CDBG funds proposed to be used for activities that will benefit low-to-moderate income persons is roughly $243,000. The City of Lanark also proposes to expend $243,000 in non-CDBG funds on the project. These non-CDBG funds will be derived from the City’s General & Sewer Funds.

Information related to this project will be available for review prior to the public hearing as of April 30, 2014 at the City Hall located at 111 S. Broad St., Lanark IL. 61046 upon request, or by contacting City Clerk at 815-493-2431. Interested citizens are invited to provide comments regarding these issues either at the public hearing or by prior written statement. Written comments should be submitted to Jackie Hawbecker at the City Hall 111 S. Broad St., Lanark IL. 61046, no later than May 2, 2014 in order to ensure placement of such comments in the official record of the public hearing proceedings. This project will result in no displacement of any persons or businesses.

For additional information concerning the proposed project, please contact Sharon Pepin at 815-947-8224 or write to Sharon Pepin at 118 S. Main St. Stockton, IL. 61085.

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brief updates, and then continue as an open forum for discussion and an exchange of ideas. Light refreshments will be served.

Questions prior to the meetan open meeting will be hosted ing may be directed to Tim Hood, in the HCC Student/Conference HCC vice president of academic Center in Room H201. All persons with interests, suggestions, hood@highland.edu, or Scott and questions are encouraged Anderson, dean of business and to attend.

The meeting will begin with scott.anderson@highland.edu.

8th Annual Carroll County Tractor Drive Carroll County Farm Bureau Public Relations team is sponsoring their eighth annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Antique Tractor Driveâ&#x20AC;? on Friday, July 18. Participants will have the opportunity to share the day with other antique tractor enthusiasts as they travel through southern Carroll and northern Whiteside County.

This year, the Tractor Drive will take a different route. The ride will take place in the morning, then opening up the event at lunch for spectators.

Afterwards, an antique tractor pull for riders will add to the fun for all. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will start the day at the Carroll County Fairgrounds in Milledgeville,â&#x20AC;? said Chastity Welch, Carroll Co. Farm

Bureau manager. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will make our way through parts of Carroll and Whiteside Counties as we head southwest to Coleta, and back to the fairgrounds for lunch.â&#x20AC;?

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includes refreshments throughout the day and lunch. Tickets for just lunch are available for $10.

If you would like more information, you may contact the Carroll or download an application at www. carrollcfb.org

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The Divide & Conquer Plant washroom facilities and easy parking. You could even bring Sale and Swap is sponsored a picnic supper.

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Meat eaters may want to stock up the freezer soon. Pork, beef and dairy prices have risen in recent months, and could climb even higher this summer. The American Farm Bureau Federationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (AFBF) most recent marketbasket survey found the prices of meat and dairy-related items in recent months climbed anywhere from 6 to 11 percent compared to last year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The value of the marketbasket (of various food products) was up 3.5 percent from last year,â&#x20AC;? John Anderson, AFBF deputy chief economist, explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most of that increase was driven by meat and dairy-related items.â&#x20AC;?

Retail meat prices in recent months climbed to historic highs. Last year prices averaged $5.29 per pound for choice beef, $3.61 per pound for pork and $1.96 for chicken. The price increases are due to a combination of smaller supplies and strong demand, Anderson noted. Eighty-nine Farm Bureau volunteer shoppers in 27 states completed the survey.

Survey averages are shown below, including the percentage price increase/decrease compared to a year ago: bacon, up 12 percent to $4.80 per pound white bread, up 10 percent to $1.81 for a 20-ounce loaf ground chuck, up 10 percent to $4.10 per pound sirloin tip roast, up 9 percent to $5.03 per pound eggs, up 8 percent to $1.98 per dozen whole milk, up 6 percent to $3.68 per gallon chicken breasts, up 6 percent to $3.51 per

for a 5-pound bag toasted oat cereal, Farm Bureau up less than 1 percent to $2.93 for a 9-ounce box; Russet potatoes, up less than one-half of 1 percent to $2.70 Carroll County Farm Bureau members for a 5-pound bag bagged salad, down 4 percent to $2.61 per pound per week, with a limit of 250 characters per deli ham, down 3 percent to $5.21 per pound apples, down 3 percent to to buy, or farm labor or services available $1.59 per pound vegetable oil, down 2 percent to $2.85 for a 32-ounce bottle orange juice, down 1 percent to $3.24 per half-gallon Shredded cheddar cheese, no change, $4.47 Hay for sale, 1st & 2nd crop. Hay analysis per pound.

Calling all Dairy Princesses, and Dairy Queens. A Celebration of stored inside. 815-244-9223 100 Years of Kraft Cheese is taking place in Stockton Illinois June 19-21. good condition. $250. 815-994-2396 purchased by JL Kraft in 1914 in Stockton. The celebration is hosted by the Kraft Reunion Committee, the Stockton Heritage Museum and the Village of Stockton. As a part of the celebration there will be a parade on June 21st. We are putting together a Dairy Princesses and Dairy Queens.

There are several signed up at this time, covering the 60s, 70s, and 80s.

Kraft also had plants in Freeport, Galena, Monroe and Milledgeville.

If you would like to join us, please email ann.coppernoll@gmail.com.

Thank you very much for your support.

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It is only the farmer who faithfully plants seeds in the Spring, who reaps a harvest in the Autumn. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; B. C. Forbes

Carroll County Crime Stoppers is requesting your help in solving the following crimes.

Information leading to an arrest could earn the caller a reward of up to $1,000.00. The identity of any caller will be kept strictly The Carroll County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department is investigating occurred at a farm located on Ashby Road. Unknown subjects entered the property and buildings and took numerous items. Two ground rods and an air compressor were among the items taken. Some of the items were later recovered at a local scrap yard.

Another burglary occurred on Argo Fay Road in rural Thomson.

Unknown subjects forced entry into a farm building. Taken at that location was a 4 foot oval water tank, a gray Porter air compressor with 5hp motor and a metal irrigation wheel. It is believed that this burglary took place sometime overnight on April 7th.

Any persons having information about this crime, any other crime or the location of a wanted felon are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 815-244-STOP (7867).

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IBA seeks nominations for Spring is Here, Call 8-1-1 Before you Dig Young Beef Leaders Entering the beef industry in a time of diversity and opportunity is exciting. Global challenges in agriculture are exploding. Whether it be the growth and debate of genetisafety and animal welfare, young beef industry enthusiasts have the opportunity to make an impact and convey a message.

The industry needs young cattle enthusiast that can grow and thrive in an ever-changing industry and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the mission of the Illinois Beef Association (IBA) Young Beef Leaders to shape our industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future leaders. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Young beef enthusiasts are our future, and it is important to expose them to all segments of the business,â&#x20AC;? said Shelia Stannard, IBA director of industry programs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope this Young Beef Leader Training Program will give more of our producers a big picture perspective of the beef industry while providing leadership development and networking opportunities.â&#x20AC;?

HCC ServantLeadership for the annual Highland Community College Servant-Leadership campaign to feed hungry children through â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kids Around the World.â&#x20AC;? of students and community volunteers packed one meal at a time for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hearts and Hands for Hungerâ&#x20AC;? program. The Servantâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Leadership program originally set 60,000 meals meals packaged was 100,008. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did it â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one meal at a time,â&#x20AC;? said Kim Pool, director of the HCC High School Servant-Leadership program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Literally thousands of people in our community deserve to be recognized for their generous support of this project.

There were a number of Kiwanis clubs, churches and individuals who volunteered their time to package meals that cost 25 cents per meal.

Each meal is able to feed one hungry child. Sponsor tables made as many as 1,000 meals per table. In addition, many T-shirts were sold that generated thousands of meals for children.

Jones-Farrar Magnet School, led by their K-Kids club was able to raise sponsorship for more than 6,000 meals, and Tri-County Christian School sponsored more than 1,500 meals for children. It is estimated that more than 800 volunteers came together over the two-day period of â&#x20AC;&#x153;packing the meals.â&#x20AC;?

designed to expose members to all aspects of the industry, the IBA offers Young Beef Leaders the opportunity to further explore our business, gain essential information and network with fellow IBA members. This program offers participants the opportunity to visit leading agribusinesses and learn from industry experts. Through the development of Beef Checkoff programs, Young Beef Leaders can engage and educate consumers about the nutritious product cattlemen produce and the beef farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to animal care and the environment.

For an individual to participate in the Young Beef Leaders training program, he or she must be an IBA member between the ages of 21-40 and submit an application to the IBA by May 15. The application and a schedule of events can be found on the IBA website, www. illinoisbeef.com.

Nicor Gas is taking the opportunity during April, which is National Safe Digging month, to remind homeowners and contractors planning any digging projects to call 8-1-1 prior to commencing any digging. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When the warmer spring temperatures arrive many home and business owners will be heading outdoors to start projects that require turning over some dirt, like sprucing up their gardens or installing a fence. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always a good idea to make safety a top priority,â&#x20AC;? said Beth Reese, president of Nicor Gas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;National Safe Digging Month gives us the opportunity to create awareness about underground utilities and promote why calling 8-1-1 before you dig is vital.â&#x20AC;?

When making the free call to 8-1-1, homeowners and contractors are connected to JULIE (Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators), companies (natural gas, electric, water, sewer, communication) of the intent to dig. Professional locators are then sent to the requested digging site to mark the approximate locations of underground

lines have been accurately marked, digging can begin around marked

lines. JULIE neither owns nor marks any underground utilities.

To help create a greater awareness of safe digging practices, Nicor Gas also is soliciting the help of its employees. The company is launching its second annual 8-1-1 Photobomb Contest for employees. The contest is designed to build awareness of safe digging practices by asking employees to submit photos that display 811 in a

company ambassadors who help us inform their peers, family members, neighbors about safety matters related to our business, so the contest serves as a fun opportunity for them to share this important safety information,â&#x20AC;?

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Nicor Gas is providing the following safe digging guidelines for homeowners and contractors: Call Before You Dig: When starting an outdoor project involving digging, customers are advised to make contacting JULIE at 8-1-1 or 1-800-892-0123 part of their plans.

Calls to the free locating service can be made up to 14 days in advance.

The requests to have utility operators mark underground facilities, including natural gas, water, cable, telephone and

electric lines, can be made 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

Wait the Required Time: Before doing any digging, customers are urged to call 8-1-1 and wait the required time to have underground utility lines marked.The approximate location of underground utility lines will be marked with color-coded spray paint, utility. The color used for natural gas is yellow. lines are marked, use the appropriate digging methods, which may include hand tools, and dig no closer than 18 inches from the marked utility lines.

Dig with Care: Make sure the marks remain visible during the project. If the lines are damaged or removed, customers are encouraged to call 8-1-1 to have lines re-marked.

If a natural gas line is accidentally damaged or the distinct odor of gas is present, call the Nicor Gas 24-hour emergency phone line at 888-Nicor4U (1-888-642-6748) from a safe location.

Do not operate any machinery or any equipment that might cause a spark.

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Ten Steps to Smartphone Security Smartphones continue to grow in warn you if any security risks exist popularity and are now as powerful and on your phone. functional as many computers. It is 5. Understand app permissions important to protect your smartphone before accepting them. just like you protect your computer as be cautious about granting applicamobile cyber security threats are grow- tions access to personal information ing. These mobile security tips can on your phone or otherwise letting the help you reduce the risk of exposure application have access to perform functions on your phone. Make sure to mobile security threats.

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If your phone is stolen, you should report the theft to your local law enforcement authorities and then register the stolen phone with your wireless provider. This will provide notice to all the major wireless service providers that the phone has been stolen and will allow for remote “bricking” of the phone so that it cannot be activated on any wireless network without your permission.

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MHPV Nominates Two More Buildings for National Register of Historic Places The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying to nominate an appropriate portion of the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), a listing of spaces, structures or areas recognized to be of national historic, cultural or architectural importance.

With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application. In the the information contained therein both interesting and informative, we will be running, one at a time, in no particular order, over the next year, the architectural and historical description of each building included.

Contributing Category: The and a rectangular display window term â&#x20AC;&#x153;contributingâ&#x20AC;? means that the at east corner.

To the east is a historic wood structure lies within an historic district and adds to the architectural or door to the upstairs (single light, two carved panels) with an aluminum a whole. If it is within the boundar- frame and transom (this door is a ies of the district, but does not so shared entrance with 114 East Main). supplement, it is deemed â&#x20AC;&#x153;non- The storefront is clad in random coursed ashlar. The transom area contributing.â&#x20AC;?

The next two nominations are is covered with vertical aluminum the A.V. Viner Building and 105-107 panels.

Spanning the storefront and the West Market Street.

The A.V. Viner Building, built upstairs entrance is a shed-shaped in 1892, is located at 112 East Main striped fabric awning with returns - and valances. The brick upper story utingâ&#x20AC;? building. It is a two-story brick with decorative coursework spans the building with unpainted red brick adjacent building (114 East Main).

In the center is a semi hexexterior. The storefront of the main elevation (south) is asymmetrical agonal galvanized sheet-metal bay with a large angled display window with decorative panels. The bay (aluminum, center mullion), recessed has three windows, largest (single glass and aluminum door (transom), light) in the center and double-hung

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Carol Chandler relates her from infants to teens, were sent on research into the 250,000 children trains west, where extra hands in sent from eastern cities to the farmlands along the Mississippi River chores were needed. between 1854 and 1929 to thirtyChandler, a retired registered nurse and an active volunteer from of Orphan Train Riders. The free Dixon, said â&#x20AC;&#x153;Descendants of these program, sponsored by Lanarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s young people live among us and Sesquicentennial Book Committee, helped to make the Midwest what it was held at the Lanark Municipal is today.â&#x20AC;? Chandlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research covers Building on Thursday, April 16. northwestern Illinois and adjoining Taken from the most crowded, counties in Wisconsin and Iowa. poorest areas, orphaned children, (Photo courtesy of Denise Krysiak)

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replacements at sides. The transoms, including a semicircular one above the center window are blocked. At the top of the bay is a dentiled cornice with a frieze of small recessed panels above. The cornice and top frieze continue past the bay onto the brick parapet.

To either side and above the cornice are stone blocks with carved

with concrete block. Small one-story north-projecting concrete block addiabove the upstairs entrance, are three tion is to the west, with a door from stacked very narrow windows (single the loading dock and a garage door light, wood). They are separated by (paneled wood) from the street. limestone sills (bottom continues west as a sill course) with the small- arch openings (four windows and est top window having a segment top door). The windows are blocked and a semicircular carved stone arch. but the double door (second bay Rear elevation (north) has a deep from east) with diagonal battens setback and is unpainted brick with and segment top transom remains. segmental arch openings, historic Corbel table with semicircular arches double-hung windows, and decora- spans the width of the elevation and tive wrought iron window guards. connects the brick pilasters. The side The structure was built by A.V. elevations (east and west) are gabled Viner for his clothing and yard (added, vinyl siding). The rear elevagoods store, concurrently with 114 tion (south) faces the railroad tracks.

Built as a storehouse for RobEast Main. Historic tenants included DeVanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dry Goods (1892-1898), inson Brothers Hardware across T.H. McCallister & Co. Dry Goods Market Street at 107 West Main (1898-1910s), and Blass Clothing (hence it mimics the older buildStore (1931-1950s). Current tenant ingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s architectural details such as continuous pilasters and corbel is Between Friendz Gifts.

The 10th building nominated is table with semicircular arches), with 105-107 West Market Street, a â&#x20AC;&#x153;con- grocery storage in the west part. tributingâ&#x20AC;? structure built circa 1879. The warehouse was used to store It is a two-story brick building agricultural implements, wagons, with painted brick exterior. The heavy hardware, etc., until the late 1940s. During the 1890s, Morrison bays, divided by brick pilasters (on Electric Light and Power Company the interior the west two bays form building remains a warehouse.

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Raise and Release at Lake Carroll Fishing Club

Otte Promoted Michael D. Otte was recently promoted to Chief Master Sergeant at Beale Air Force base in California. Only 1% of all enlisted Air Force men and women get this top promotion.

The son of Michael and Marjorie Otte of Pearl City, Illinois

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(Right) Lake Carroll Fishing Club member Mike Siciliano explains the process of raising and releasing walleye at Lake Carroll during the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Open

Michael, his wife, Senior Master to hatch and rear in aquaculture Sergeant Stacey, and their children systems like Lake Carrollâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

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spring capture and egg collection from walleye in the lake, and subsequent rearing in the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tanks (top) until they are released back into Lake Carroll in the fall.

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John â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jackâ&#x20AC;? and Joyce Janssen of Chadwick will celebrate their 25, 2014.

Jack Janssen and Joyce Rahn were married April 25, 1954 at Hope United Methodist Church in Chadwick. They are parents of four children, Jerry (Jennie) Jenssen of Chadwick, Jeff (Patty) Janssen 27th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Hope United Methodist Church in ChadSuiter of Mt. Carroll and Jonathan wick located at 79 Snow Street. All (Kate) Janssen of rural Chadwick. join in the celebration. The omission step-grandchildren and three step of gifts has been requested. great-grandchildren.

Those wishing to send a card An open house, hosted by their can mail it to 3957 Morrison Road, family, is planned for Sunday, April Chadwick, IL 61014.

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River Clean-Up 2014 Scheduled The Annual River Clean Up, scheduled for April 12th, has been re-scheduled due to river conditions.

Please mark your calendars for April 26th, from 8:00am-3:30pm and plan to get a little dirty. We will meet at Gearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ferry Landing outside Galena, IL to clean up part of the Mississippi River.

Because of our many dedicated volunteers, many tons of garbage has been collected from this area of the Mississippi River. Propane tanks, old buoys, lawn mowers, and steel drums are just some of the items that have been pulled from the water.

Every year, large and small items are hauled away for proper disposal and recycling.

Individuals and families with older children are welcome. This is also a great opportunity for groups looking for community service opportunities. Lunch and snacks provided for those that preregister.

Please dress for the weather including boots and gloves. Please bring your own reusable water bottles.

River Clean Up is sponsored by the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation, Chestnut Mountain Resort, The Galena Boat Club, Montgomery

Trucking, The State of Illinois, and many others.

To reach Gearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ferry Landing, take Highway 20 to West St in Galena, IL. Go west on West Street. It will turn into N. Ferry Landing Road.

Follow to boat launch.

Please contact Carrie Haas at 815-858-9100 or educator@jdcf. org to register or for any questions regarding this event.

This event is subject to weather related cancellations. Please stay tuned to the JDCF Facebook page, website, and other local media for The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation is a local non-profit whose mission is to conserve and enhance natural wildlife habitat, cultural heritage, scenic vistas, and the agricultural character of Jo Daviess County and the surrounding area for Bob and Frances Rivoire do clean-up in their canoe. future generations. JDCF owns several beautiful and unique preserves that are open to the public for hiking, Explore the world of herbs at 208 N Main St., on the Fourth Thurs- extension.illinois.edu/registration/? wildlife viewing, and picnicking.

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Basic maintenance can go a long way toward improving the safety and dependability of your vehicle, plus it helps avoid costly repairs down the line.

The Car Care Council recommends 10 basic maintenance procedures to keep your car operating at its best: should be checked regularly. Oil should be changed per the owner’s manual recommended intervals. tion and replacement.

- Inspect hoses at each oil change and have them replaced when leaking, brittle, cracked, rusted, swollen or restricted.

- Check the brake system every year and have the brake linings, rotors and drums inspected at each oil change.

- Check that the battery connection is clean, tight and corrosion-free.

If it is three years old or more, the battery should be tested and replaced if necessary.

- Inspect the exhaust system for leaks, damage and broken supports or hangers if there is an unusual noise.

Exhaust leaks can be dangerous and must be corrected without delay.

- Schedule a tune-up that will help the engine deliver the best balance of power and fuel economy

and produce the lowest level of emissions.

- Check the car’s heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system as proper heating and cooling performance is critical for interior comfort and for safety reasons, such as defrosting.

- Inspect the steering and suspension system annually, including shock absorbers and struts, and chassis parts, such as ball joints, tie rod ends and other related components.

- Check the pressure of all tires, including the spare, at least once a month. Check the tread for uneven or irregular wear and cuts and bruises along the sidewalls.

- Have your car’s alignment checked at least annually to reduce tire wear and improve fuel economy

and handling.

- Test exterior and interior lights and have bulbs that are not working checked immediately. Replace windshield wiper blades every six months or when cracked, cut, torn,

streaking or chattering for optimum wiping performance and safety.

To help you drive smart and save money, call JD’s Automotive at 815-493-2029, or stop in at 201 E. Locust St. in Lanark.

Green & Growing Gardening Series in Mount Carroll Join Nancy Gmitro, Carroll County Master Gardener, at the Mount Carroll Public Library as we explore a wide range of gardening topics.

The four sessions will begin on Thursday, May 1 and continue June 5, July 3 and August 7 from

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Greetings from the Staff at Eastland Motor Sports Inc. grip on us after a slow start. We at Eastland Motorsports Inc are not complaining though.

This past snow season has been good to us yet again. Arctic Cat provided us with great product to sell, and late winter snow in Northern Wisconsin and the U.P. of Michigan really helped. Thanks Mother Nature!

Spring is here again and it is time to get your motorcycle or scooter out and ready for action. Our staff is ready to help you with any service work you may need, or just to answer any questions you may have on prepping your ride for the upcoming season.

Please remember Safety First!

Check your rides tire pressure and Please take advantage of this lights. These are the most neglected program. It is a great program and items on motorcycles, but some of the cost is very minimal.The stickers are free, and the training usually tires will make your two wheeler requests donations. handle poorly, and lights that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t April brings us to yet another function correctly can be a serious annual tire sale. This one marks our safety issue.

26th year of offering super low sale The State of Illinois is very prices on ATV and Motorcycle tires. active in their â&#x20AC;&#x153;Start Seeing Motor- We have learned over the years that cyclesâ&#x20AC;? campaign. Stop by our our distributors raise their prices usushowroom and pick a static window ally in March, so we buy our tires in cling or bumper sticker for your car February to beat the price increase. or truck from the kiosk supplied by This also locks in our prices for most the State. Also in the kiosk is infor- of the coming season. This is how we mation about safe riding and how to can offer the lowest prices of the year in April. We have several hundred even advanced training. tires in stock and can special order any tire that we do not have.

Expansion has also come to Eastland Motor Sports Inc again.

In the fall of 2012, we decided to sell trailers. We now sell the Rance and Lightning brands. We sold out of enclosed snowmobile We specialize in Seamless gut- trailers within two months of getting ters, Downspouts & Gutter Guards, them. Currently, we are waiting for our spring shipment of motorcycle Wraps & Trim Work. We are owner and ATV trailers. Trailers available operated, with 35 years of experience. range from open utility trailers to

Seamless Gutters Add Value to Your Home For starters consider how the seamless gutters will be attached to your home? Older gutters were typically attached with spikes and ferrules. It is very commonplace to see the heads of the spikes protruding from the gutters â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not very attractive.

Seamless gutters today are installed with aluminum inside hidden hangers attached with a stainless steel screw.

The curb appeal of the house is greatly enhanced, and the gutters are much more secured. The spike heads pop out due to the weight of debris, snow, and/or ice that accumulates forcing the gutter to pull loose. This is not the case with the screwed in hidden hanger.

Aluminum will not rust, but it could corrode. Never place aluminum in contact with another metal such as steel, copper, or tin. Electrolysis will occur and the aluminum will actually be eaten away. Not only that, the chemicals in concrete, stucco, brick mortar, and treated lumber can cause corrosion. You need to isolate the aluminum from these materials with a sheet of rubber or heavy plastic.

When it comes time to make a decision on seamless gutters, be sure to contact a reputable professional and check references. Be sure to get a written warranty. A good installer will usually provide a warranty on material and labor. And be cautious of those who use outside contractors because if a problem does occur you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be caught in the middle

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We also have taken on the new Wildcat Side by Side made by Arctic Cat. This is an extreme high performance off-road vehicle. This machine takes four-wheeling to the next level. State of the art chassis, suspension and engine come together to make for a vehicle like you only dreamed of before.

With all of this expansion, we on our staff. We currently are looking for a technician and a maintenance person. If you would like a job with a strong company and a bright future, drop off you application and resume to our front counter.

Upcoming events this year include the return of the Garden Tractor and ATV pulls on June 28th at Lanarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Old Settlers Days. We had a great turn out last year. Bring your machine, hook up, see what it will do. There will be food and drink available along with plenty of seating for the entire family. Weigh in is at

11 am. The pulls start at 12 noon.

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As you can see, we truly are your one stop shop for all of your recreational needs. Have a snowmobile for the cold months, an ATV or Side by Side for that off road experience, a motorcycle or scooter for that daily commute or weekend ride, a trailer to haul your toys, and best of all, a zero turn mower to get that lawn mowed in half the time so you can go out and enjoy these toys quicker!

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Reprinted with permission Herbs of all varieties. Fun to grow. Alliance for Natural Health Soothing to the soul. A wide range www.anh-usa.org of healthy garden vegetables plants.

April 15, 2014 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The natural health community has been touting Bulk and pre-packaged. Patio tomatoes and herb gardens planted and Now there are two bipartisan bills ready for you to purchase. A wide in Congress to help legalize it. assortment of vegetables started In a victory for supporters of the from seed. raw milk movement, Reps. Thomas Lawn Ornaments and Unique Massie (R-KY), Chellie Pingree Gifts: Beautiful birdbaths and feeders for your garden friends. of eighteen other lawmakers, have Soothing fountains for your enjoy- introduced two congressional bills: ment and relaxation. Many unique - The Milk Freedom Act of 2014 ideas for your or to purchase for that would overturn the interstate ban on special someone. Baskets and plant- raw milk, as well as provide relief ers planted and ready to purchase for small, local producers who have for your patio or yard.

Many adorable lawn ornaments for distributing unpasteurized dairy. different plant here! Many annu- and patio accessories available also.

- The Interstate Milk Freedom als (but we have perennials also).

Act of 2014 would allow the interUnique house plants to enhance plant for a funeral? Just give us state shipment of raw milk between the inside of your home. We will a call. two states where the sale of raw milk be glad to plant your pots for you.

- is already legal.

Garden Supplies: Variety of ferent types and sizes. Get your Meanwhile, local legislators Compost, Soil, Sphagnum Moss, arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t waiting for Congress to act: ten Decorative Mulch and Rock, Fertil- with our pond plants, marginal statesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;California, Georgia, Hawaii, izers, Lime (A must for those great plants, rocks, and much more. plants!). Weed Control, Insect, Deer, Rabbit Control, Garden maintenance supplies. We carry Gloves, Tools, and Sprinkling Cans. pumps and liners. Installation is Herbs, Seeds and Vegetables: also available.

Come see us at K & R Greenhouse, on Bishop Road just east of Morrison. Over 40 years of experience in planting, growing, and nurturing plants. Remember, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re open year round!

We offer: Bushes, Perennial, Trees and Shrubs: Blackberries, raspberries, strawberries â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we got them, you plant them; Lots of perennial plants - Sun loving or Shade loving, Flowering or Foliage; Fruit and ornamental varieties of trees; Shrubs - Flowering and Non Flowering.

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Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, and Oklahomaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;are all considering legislation to legalize or enhance the sale of raw milk.

Why, after years of grassroots results? Increasingly, citizens and legislators are appalled not only by the industrial food complex, but by the FDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s targeting of small family businesses. For example, in 2011, the FDA conducted a year-long sting operation on an Amish dairy farmer, which climaxed in a 5 a.m. raid and the destruction of his business.

Raw milk is natural and healthful. The government estimates that 1% to 3% of Americans are drinking it. As the Weston Price Foundation notes in their Real Milk campaign, people are 35,000 times more likely to get sick from other FDA-protected foods than from raw milk.

Opposed to our position are the mainstream media and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In response, many raw milk

Cattail Slough Recreation Area Closed due to High Water - contact the Thomson Park Rangers neers Mississippi River Project at 815-259-3628 announces that Cattail Slough recreation area south of Fulton Illinois has been closed due to high water levels.

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producers have taken the proactive Raw Milk Institute (RAWMI); some take more precautions than required by the state and by RAWMI, adding an extra layer of on-site testing before delivering milk to clients.

It should be noted that the government has long had an antiraw milk political agenda, no doubt linked to its close ties to massive dairy companies and Big Farmaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;an agenda which these bills threaten.

Please ask your congressional representative to support Reps.

Massieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Pingreeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s raw milk bills. Take Action!

For example, Iowa SF 61 would place a moratorium on regulations affecting the sale of unprocessed food (this includes produce, honey, nuts, eggs and milk). In addition, IA SF 2306 would legalize the production and sale of raw cheese.

Please contact your state legislators and strongly urge them to support these important bills.

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Ti m b e r L a k e P l a y h o u s e at the very beginning (a very good announces the Sing-a-long ‘Sound place to start)... of Music’ Event and a one night only For those not yet converted, screening of the classic Mel Brooks Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music is a screening of the classic Julie Andrews

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Be visible: Remember that motorists often have trouble seeing motorcycles and reacting in time; Make sure your headlight works and

vehicles; Signal your next move in advance; Avoid weaving between lanes; Pretend you’re invisible, and ride extra defensively; Don’t ride when you are tired or under the

strips or decals on your clothing and on your motorcycle; Be aware of the blind spots cars and trucks have; Flash your brake light when you are slowing down and before stopping; If a motorist doesn’t see you, don’t be afraid to use your horn.

Dress for safety: Wear a quality helmet and eye protection; Wear bright clothing and a light-colored helmet; Wear leather or other thick, protective clothing; Choose long sleeves and pants, over-the-ankle boots, and gloves. Remember – the only thing between you and the road is your protective gear.

Apply effective mental strategies: Constantly search the road for changing conditions. Use MSF’s Search, Evaluate, Execute strategy (SEE SM) to increase time and space safety margins; Give yourself space and time to respond to other motorists’ actions; Give other motorists time and space to respond to you; Use lane positioning to be seen; ride in the part of a lane where you are most visible; Watch for turning

in glorious, full-screen technicolor, complete with subtitles so that the whole audience can sing along! TLP will host two screenings, Saturday, May 3 at

Know and follow the rules of the Sunday, May road, and stick to the speed limit.

The funKnow your bike and how to filled show use it: starts with a vocal warmrefresher courses. up led by the A group of twenty people were www.msf-usa.org to locate the evening’s host, who also takes the joined together and completely covaudience through their complimen- ered in fake turf (the alps!)

Motorcycle Safety Foundation hands-on Rider- tary ‘magic moments fun pack’, A man in a gold lycra catsuit containing various props to be used (Ray a Drop of Golden Sun!) Course SM nearest you.

A man dressed in work overalls techniques before going into heavy Tickets to this interactive event are and a tool belt (Christopher Plumber) $15 and include the fun pack of props.

A gazebo!!

Then of course there is the bike in conditions such as wet or A carburetor famous costume competition in sandy roads, high winds, and So get those vocal chords which everyone who has come in warmed up, cut up those chintz uneven surfaces.

Remember: Give yourself costume is invited onto the stage curtains and hurry down for another space. People driving cars often to show off their fantastic tailoring dose of the international smash-hit skills. And the more venues we play, sensation! It’s the perfect night out just don’t see motorcycles. Even when driv- the more elaborate the costumes get. for hen parties, birthday celebrations, ers do see you, chances are they’ve Previous entries have included: Nuns of both genders (including who has ever shed a tear during never been on a motorcycle and can’t properly a pregnant nun!)

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Handyman Can Help The Hollow Fencepost is a family owned and operated business that started over 13 years ago in Lanark, Illinois. It is a father and daughter partnership, which grew from the love of antiques, auctions, and woodworking into a full-time business venture.

This unique downtown storefront specializes In Custom Furniture built from reclaimed barn wood.

They also create furniture from reclaimed cabinets, salvaged architecture from buildings being taken down and new lumber (if specially

inventory of cabinets, dressers, vintage chairs, tables, hutches, buffets, etc. in our warehouse. We build harvest tables, entertainment centers, cabinets and shelf units of all sizes.

If you can draw it or describe it, they will certainly try to build it!

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Wanted: One of Illinoisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; state symbols has been in the news both nationally and internationally for a troubling fact. Scientists have documented an unprecedented drop in numbers tering grounds in Mexico since the mid-1990s, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is asking for the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help in growing monarch populations.

The monarch is dependent on the milkweed family â&#x20AC;&#x201C;While the story of the monarchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decline and hopeful comeback stretches well beyond the borders of Illinois, The Illinois Department of Natural Resources plays a vital role in its conservation in Illinois. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Forty years ago, Illinois schoolchildren convinced the Illinois General Assembly to adopt the

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Justin Moshure, owner of StoneWork Landscaping and Lawn Care, specializes in yard work, such as Mulching, Clean-ups, Seeding, Plowing, Mowing, and Plantings.

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for the monarch, and make our state parks and backyards safe harbors for these amazing, long-distance travelers.â&#x20AC;?

The fate of the monarch in Illinois is tied to the fate of the plant host milkweed, the host plants used by its familiar striped caterpillars.

In Illinois, there are 19 species of milkweeds that mostly grow in prairies, though some can be found in and ditches. eggs on milkweed plants. In a few days, the egg hatches into a larvae or caterpillar. The caterpillar feeds for about two weeks until it is ready to form its chrysalis. In 10 days to two

and it takes four generations to complete the journey from the central United States to wintering grounds in Mexico and back again.

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