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Edith Burt Cotta (aka Janie Dollinger) at the Lanark Public Library during the Night of Possibilities Saturday, May 17. Edith and Charles Cottaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friendship evolved into a courtship with the couple being married December 28, 1897. Edith shared many a story about her famous inventor-husband, the creator of four-wheel drive and fourwheel steering right here in Lanark at the turn of the 20th Century.

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BE A PRAIRIE ADVOCATE The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Shannon Expressâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; says some of their riders donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t agree with this.â&#x20AC;?

(May 16, 1896) As the turn-of-the century approached, another hobby had developed into a business, photography.

In 1891 the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Lanark Gazetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; noted that â&#x20AC;&#x153;The weather doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t agree with Charles Cotta, our photographer. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have plenty of work if the weather was nice. He is taking views of the country schools.â&#x20AC;? Several â&#x20AC;&#x153;viewsâ&#x20AC;? with his name stamped on them do exist.

As the nineteenth century was nearing its end, two momentous life changes occurred; three actually.

Edith Burt, from near Shannon

at Laberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Livery on East Carroll Street, Lanark.Three years later in April, 1901, the Nursery sold out.

Eighty acres at â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nurseryâ&#x20AC;? also sold, that Charles Gouker at $84.25 per. A notice was included stating that the nursery stock could be removed by the seller. Truly, it was the end of an

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It was there that Charles Cotta was born and raised, August 26, 1871. There is no record of his going to school. Maple Grove School was just a mile away with opposite it, the Maple Grove Evangelical Lutheran Church whose membership listed John V. and Rosalie Cotta.

The several Cotta children, growing up on a busy farm-orchard with many interests. One of their investments was a threshing machine with which they traveled the neighborhood during the season. Charles, or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Charlie,â&#x20AC;? as he was known in the family became captivated by the bicycle of every type and style.

The local newspapers often carhouses with identifying names such ried items concerning the bicyclist, as the Cotta farm four miles east of â&#x20AC;&#x153;According to the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Chadwick Tribuneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lanark where a large orchard was a Charles Cotta of Nursery is the champion bicycle rider in Carroll County. harles Cotta is to be featured at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Old Settlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Days, the last weekend in June.

State Historical Society signs will be set, short speeches made, exhibits displayed; all this for a hometown man who revolutionized the automobile, inspired new ideas and overall, was a man ahead of his time.

Charles Cotta invented/created four-wheel drive and four-wheel steering applying for each patent in 1900. They are printed elsewhere along with drawings of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;steamer,â&#x20AC;? gears, etc.

At the earlier time, â&#x20AC;&#x153;substationâ&#x20AC;?

The Cotta family farm and orchard known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nursery,â&#x20AC;? a

needs and demands of one of Illinoisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; treeless prairies.

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Charles Cotta was hired as teacher at the Maple Grove school. The acquaintance of Edith and Charles evolved into a courtship with the couple being married December 28, 1897. Two daughters were born to them: Winifred and Genevieve.

The following year, 1898, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nurseryâ&#x20AC;? and farm was selling its livestock

those fast-turning bicycle wheels. The motorized automobile was appearing even on the remote, rutted, rural roads of Northern Illinois!

Dr. Wales had driven his automobile beside the railroad tracks from the manufacturer to Lanark quite recently. The telegraph agent at the depot kept Lanark residents posted on its progress. Automobiles were not unfamiliar to Lanarkites.

But a hand built one, created piece by gear by tank of heated water here

at the old landmark on South Broad Streetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Machine Shopâ&#x20AC;? in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;industrial parkâ&#x20AC;? beside the pond?

The conventional growing up in the late ninetieth century, early twentieth was in contrast to the revolutionary ideas about to be thrust upon the automotive industry in all phases.

Charles Cotta led the way with patents applied for in January, 1900.

Months of time had already gone into not only the four-wheel drive itself with the four-wheel steering mechanism but the auto body, rods, seats and so forth. No storage bins of gears waited choosing. No car part supplier awaitedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;each had to be made, manufactured at the machine by dozens. Cotta, as far as is known, had no engineering or mechanical knowledgeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;just the inborn ability of the genius. wheel drive auto ran on the streets of Lanarkâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and had an accident!

Tickets Available For â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Brigadoonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Odell Public Library Friends announces more tickets are available for the Chicago trip to see Brigadoon, a beautiful and beguiling musical, on Saturday, July 19, 2014. Due to a growing waiting list, more tickets have been purchased for the 2:00 PM matinee performance of this classic Lerner and Loewe musical at the Goodman Theater.

The cost for the trip is $85, which includes deluxe motor coach transportation, center mezzanine seating and a pre-theatre Loop shopping time, or a Chicago Cultural Center Tour led by Ned J Nesti, Jr. Checks are payable to the Odell Public

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Americans Tommy and Jeff get lost on a vacation in Scotland. They stumble into Brigadoon, a mythical 18th century village that appears for only one day every 100 years. No outsider can stay in Brigadoon unless they fall in love, and no resident can ever leave or the village will disappear forever. Tommy meets and falls in love with Fiona, a girl of the

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occasionally for awhile and come back later,â&#x20AC;? said Don Miller, who has appeared in Brigadoon twice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is its lure.â&#x20AC;? major revival in nearly twenty years. Award-winning director/ choreographer Rachel Rockwell is named â&#x20AC;&#x153;a theatrical magicianâ&#x20AC;? by the Chicago Tribune for her gift of revolutionary grand-scale revivals of beloved American musicals, such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Annie,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sound of Music,â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Miss Saigon.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a great opportunity to revive this beautiful story of faith and the over-riding power of love,â&#x20AC;? she commented.

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Steve Kruzek, representing the Lanark Chamber of Commerce, new Carroll County resident. The Chamber also handed out its 2014 Lanark Directory at the Divide and Conquer Plant Swap & Sale. Good luck, Judy! (PA photo/Tom Kocal)

Divide & Conquer Successful for both Buyers and Sellers in Lanark (Top) Conner DeGrote and Josh Amenda relieve their cravings for sweets at John Pepperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s display of baked goods during the Divide & Conquer event. Watch for Baker Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goodies at Lanarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farmers Market this summer.

(Right) They werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tip-toeing through the tulips, but Sheri Dimond (L) from Leaf River, and Karen Proscia from Machesney Park were browsing through ferns, mint and sedum at the Lanark City Park during the Divide and Conquer Plant Sale and Swap on Tuesday, May 13.

Jennifer Eberley of Milledgeville searches for the perfect daylily transplant, offered by Andrea Jordan from Chadwick. It was a bit brisk Tuesday, May 13 in the Lanark City Park, but the north pavilion was full of plants of all shapes, sizes and varieties during the Divide and Conquer Plant Sale & Swap. (PA photo/Tom Kocal)

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Carroll County Board Approves Resolution to Extend Great River Trail TONY CARTON For The Prairie Advocate News MOUNT CARROLL — The Carroll County board held its regular meeting on Thursday, May 15, 2014 in the county courthouse. Board member Shawn Picolotti was absent.

The board approved the minutes from their April 17 meeting as well as bills paid in vacation and bills as presented by Committees on Claims before approving the transfer of $4K from the General Fund to the Jury Account in response to a request from the Circuit Clerk.

Great River Trail extended The board approved a resolution supporting extension of the Great River Trail bike path from Savanna to Galena.

The Great River Trail currently runs for 62 miles along the Mississippi River between the Quad Cities and Savanna. It is primarily an off-road dedicated bike and pedestrian path.

The resolution approved Thursday supports a 35-mile extension (also mostly off-road) to Galena.

The objective is to realize a continuous safe and scenic trail nearly 100-miles in length connecting Galena and the Quad Cities while providing unprecedented tourism opportunities for sightseeing and shopping along the surrounding countryside.

Department Reports Carroll County Sheriff Jeff Doran reported the new squad is awaiting pickup and his department has begun a joint study with Jo Daviess and Stephenson counties to consolidate 911 services.

“A report covering the initial part of that consolidation study has to be done by August 30,” said Doran.

“After that date a determination will be made to either move on to consolidate the 911 services and dispatch abilities or drop the project.”

The States Attorney reported his department participated in Law Day with 8th grade students from area schools.

County Administrator Mike Doty complimented the teachers for their participation and the level of knowledge exhibited by the students.

“The group I had from West Carroll was remarkably well prepared,” said Doty. “The questions they had were amazing. For eighth graders, they were very well prepared and I was very impressed with the questions they asked.”

County Treasurer Diane Powers told the board tax bills will go out Monday, May, 19. Also, Linda Dykstra is retiring from the Treasurer’s of service.

The Assessor’s department reported they are interviewing candidates for a summer intern to work on data collection. They expect a decision shortly.

Highway report The Highway Department reported completion of construction of the bridge carrying Elm Roads over Middle Creek and Fischer Excavation should complete culvert/bridge replacement on Schuman Road in two weeks.

The board approved $40K for

bridge repair in the Fairhaven Road District and another $15K for road repairs in the Fairhaven Road Dist.

Also, south Shannon Route will close Monday 5/19 for approximately two weeks for crack sealing.

The board approved a contract

current phone service contract with Frontier expires July 30.

Following considerable discussion, the board approved a compensation recommendation resolution regarding the establishment of pay for the four-year terms of certain

Control Systems of Elk Grove Vil- affected are the Clerk and Recorder, lage for pavement striping. Highway Sheriff and Treasurer. engineer Kevin Vandendooren told Pursuant to Illinois statute, comthe board the bids had increased must be established at least 180 days attributed the increase to the contractor’s implementation of Chicago on December 1, 2014 and cannot conwage rates and the increased cost of stitutionally be increased or decreased materials. until after the 2014 term ends in the “The bonding thing is something year 2018. new that IDOT has come out with,” The board, by a 6-2 vote, Vandendooren said. “I was eligible approved the resolution annually to award the contract, but now IDOT requires the company to bond their increase numbers: 3% for FY2015, work so if they don’t perform it we 3% for FY2016, 3% for FY2017 and can go back to the bonding company 3% for FY2018. and get the work done at that price.”

New business Zoning reported it is currently The board voted unanimously in working with the State’s Attorney support of a grant resolution authoriz- ing submittal of an application for an tigations.

IDOT Public Transportation Capital County Extension again acknowl- Assistance Grant. Doty told the board edged the 05-31-2014 retirement of the county transit program is eligible director Joseph Schwamberger . and has been preliminarily awarded a Old business grant for several Capital Improvement The county is continuing its items including rolling stock - one changeover to phone service with 6-passenger van, one 12-passenger SYNDEO covering dedicated internet bus and a web-based dispatching access, directory listing, PRI-IAD system.

“The items are 100% covered and number porting. Number porting with no match,” said Doty. “We are is taking longer than originally anticipated, but the full service changeover bus barn, but we are not asking for date will occur in about 30 days. The that at this time.”

He said further planning could eventually lead to a bus barn, but issues including a location for the facility would have to be addressed.

The next county board meeting is scheduled for June 5, 2014 at 9:30AM.

In the Service Benjamin T. Rath

Air Force Airman Benjamin T. Rath graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Rath is the son of Mary K. and David H. Rath of Savanna.

He is a 2013 graduate of West Carroll High School, Savanna.

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Mount Carroll City Council LYNNETTE FORTH For The Prairie Advocate News MOUNT CARROLL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Aldermen of the Mount Carroll City Council attended to a lengthy agenda of the regular council meeting on May 13th, 2014 held at city hall.

Approval was granted of the minutes from the April 22nd regular meeting. Accounts payable was showed a beginning balance of $322,812.02, and an ending balance of $380,469.17.

In committee reports, Alderman Joe Grimm noted that the ordinances for animals is being reviewed, and that the ordinance dealing with dog biting quarantine is outdated.

Grimm also advised council members that the new pool cover has been ordered at a cost of $1,025, along with the cover reel for $970.30.

Attorney Ron Coplan reported that in regard to the Bobby Boyd property repairs, apparently the Sheriff has not been able to make contact with Boyd, and an alias meeting, bills were reviewed and approved. Discussion took place of the account balances and possible action to approve the inter-fund transfers to pay back the bond and interest sinking fund.

Aldermen discussed the proposed redevelopment agreement with Kunesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Country Auto regarding sales tax rebate update.

Support for Farmers Market Heather Houzenga, owner of Now and Zen in downtown Mount Carroll, representing the Chamber of Commerce, spoke to council members asking them to consider a donation to help cover expenses for entertainment during the Farmers Market. Houzenga has organized a schedule that provides a musician every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to noon, currently paying them between $30 and $50. Houzenga stated that her goal is to raise $1300 throughout the summer months to pay the musicians for their time.

Alderman Mike Risko commented, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great idea.

I think $500 is reasonable.â&#x20AC;? Grimm provided a 2nd to the motion, and council members approved a donation in the amount of $500 to Houzenga to help with entertainment expenses.

New Business license for the Mount Carroll Rotary Club and the American Legion Post #67. Aldermen approved a street solicitation request for May 31, 2014 submitted by the Humane Society of Carroll County.

Sharon Pepin of Community Funding and Planning Services reported that a lot of behind the scenes work has been going on to prepare the CDAP grant for the sewer lining project.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;An environmental review has been completed as part of the grant process,â&#x20AC;? said Pepin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The project made the process a bit longer. All of the appropriate letters have been sent out.â&#x20AC;?

Pepin was advised by the council to contact MSA for engineering services, and approved a draw down of $1,450 for Community Funding and Planning Services for administration services to date.

Pepin also reported on a SEARCH grant opportunity for a waste water treatment plant facility study, and also presented information about a water meter replacement project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The SEARCH grant is through the rural development funding program for studies that the city has talked about doing.â&#x20AC;? The cost would be $40,000-$60,000 for a facilities plan for a treatment plant.

The grant would pay for a maximum of $30,000 up to 100%.

Pepin advised that she spoke with personnel from MSA about the cost of drawing up and preparing the plan, and was told by Nick Wagner that the cost would be $30,000. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very good price to be honest with you. MSA is the most familiar with the plant, and have the most knowledge of your structure. Funds are paid out on a fee to submit the application would be $500. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The study would tell us the good, the bad, and the ugly about our plant,â&#x20AC;? Mayor Carl Bates stated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The last work done there was in 1979, the rest has just been maintenance. We need this document to keep moving.â&#x20AC;? Aldermen approved hiring Community Funding and Planning Services to prepare the application at a cost of $500.00.

Pepin also presented information about a water meter project that would potentially save the city money. The same program has been implemented in surrounding com-

West Carroll Primary School 4th grade students held a Bike-A-Thon to raise funds to send veterans on the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities. Kids rode bikes, and walked in chilly pledges and donations to help give back to those who have served our country. munities. If the program is approved in the future, water rates would be increased by $2.00 per month to pay for loan debt costs. Aldermen agreed to allow Pepin to gather more information, noting that the program would not be implemented until next year.

Alderman Doug Bergren said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would feel more comfortable seeing what the water and sewer treatment plant will end up costing residents before we add more for meter changes.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are a lot of issues to look at, I agree,â&#x20AC;? Risko responded.

Pepin replied, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even if you started today on the treatment plant, you probably wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see construction asked Pepin to gather more information on savings with the new meter system, and bring it back for review.

Appointments The annual appointments for the city were approved. Resolution #R5-2014-1 of the City of Mount Carroll County to Induce the Redevelopment of certain property within the downtown and south city redevelopment agreement with Old Market , LLC, Jill Bess owner, regarding the redevelopment of the building located at 102 East Market Street.

Aldermen agreed to give Bess $1,500 a month out of TIF funds through the year 2020. An ordinance

Students from Amber Findlay and Keta Foltzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classes made signs and came to cheer on the 4th graders as they rode their laps. (PA photos/Lynnette Forth) will be brought to the next meeting.

Bess plans to remodel the building, and has put extensive work into the updates so far. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I look forward to the changes coming,â&#x20AC;? Mayor Bates added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the city should participateâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The city thanks you for buying it,â&#x20AC;? businessman Len Anderson said to Bess.

Mayor Bates reported that in the month of April, the city recycled 30,100 pounds. The city received the last disbursement of the motor fuel tax in the amount of $7,956.

City Clerk Julie Cuckler noted that $10,000 was received from the Teeter Estate for the cemetery.

Grimm reported that a fundraiser for the pool will take place during Mayfest, and will include a dunk tank.

Len Anderson thanked the washing down streets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They got up very early.â&#x20AC;?

The next meeting will be held on May 27th, a change in the date due to Memorial Day. Committee meetings will begin at 6:00 pm.

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Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget this Friday, the Carroll County Farm Bureau Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Committee will be out selling their 15 cent hamburgers from 11:30 a.m. photo selected as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Choiceâ&#x20AC;? at IFBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2014 Annual Meeting in can upgrade to a meal for $1. The The contest runs from June 1 of the corn in the feed the cattle eat to produce that quarter pound burger. announced in the Spring 2015 issue The Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Committee is sponsor- of Partners magazine and in Farming this program with the assistance Week in January, 2015. Employees of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board. and immediate family members of The Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) is once again asking its members to bring rural life into focus by taking and submitting pictures for the annual complete contest rules and to enter member photography contest. online, go to www.ilfbphotos.org.

Picture Illinois, the 2014 Member For questions, or to obtain the contest Photo Contest, is open to IFB members rules and entry form by mail, contact and their families. The contest is limited to photos taken in Illinois in 2012 dheggie@ilfb.org. or after, by amateur photographers.

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Stephenson County has released the 2014 edition of the Local Foods Brochure. The brochure is updated each year and is a resource to connect local food buyers with local a premium oil change to members food growers. The brochure is has a safe holiday as we kick off the as well. summer.

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Possibilities Arouse Interest in Lanark LANARK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; On Saturday, May 17, Lanarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new MAPPING team hosted a Night of Possibility, highlighting the current businesses in Lanark as well as offering sneak peeks into some of the empty buildings in town.

Broad Street was vibrant with activity as the newly revamped Cornucopia (Farmers Market) committee continued its vision for the

Conquer Plant Swap and Sale. New

the lamp posts (another fruit of the MAPPING program) were presented to downtown visitors in the tent on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lot of Possibility.â&#x20AC;?

Live music echoed through downtown, performed by The Hayagâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. The kids of Lanark and Eastland Elementary offered their artwork, added to the walls and windows of Lanark businesses and the empty left from Tuesday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Divide and buildings featured.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;No one dreams and creates big like kids,â&#x20AC;? said Rachel Todd, art teacher at Eastland Elementary School. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what the Night of Possibilities was all about - creating a new vision.

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The Night of Possibility is just one of the many creative concepts designed to keep Lanark a growing, vibrant community. For more information and to watch for future events, go to the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at LANARKIL.COM.

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The Eastland Girl Scout Troop 5302 not only served cookies and refreshments at the lobby of the Exchange State Bank during the Night of Possibilities, but they also shared their vision of a possibility for the available lots in downtown Lanark. The painting shows 3 new businesses (L to R): Kawaii Candy Shop (the Japanese word for â&#x20AC;&#x153;cuteâ&#x20AC;?); Crafts & More supply shop; and The Gold Cone Ice Cream Shop. They also submitted a design for a Community Garden. Will art become reality? Time will tell. (PA photo/Tom Kocal)

Lynn Collins, proprietor of Picket Fence Florals in Lanark, registers for the door prize from Lanark Food Center. LFC owner Trushar Patel was all smiles, pleased with the exceptional turnout for the Night of Possibilities. Patel said the winner of the Black Canyon Angus Beef Top Sirloin was Arlene Koeller of rural Lanark. (PA photo/Tom Kocal)

Palisades Golf Leagues Ladies League Thirteen ladies braved the cold weather on May 14th for league at Palisades Golf Course.

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U.S. Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (D-17) visits with members of Cub Scout Pack 61, Lanark & Shannon, while visiting The Prairie Advocate for an interview Friday, May 16. The Cub Scouts were busy sweeping the sidewalks and picking up litter in downtown Lanark prior to Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Night of Possibilities. (L to R) Carter Blevins, Kayden Homan, Daniel Dwayne Derrer, Rep. Bustos, Carson Taylor, Cooper Taylor, Gavin Sigel, Harper Keim, and Jaylen Keim. Thanks, fellas! Watch the 5/28 issue for the Bustos interview. (PA photo/Tom Kocal)

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fatal bullet into his head. Many others perished from diseases, most notably the masses of doughboys killed by typhus in the trenches of World War I. As we remember all those premature deaths resulting from service to their country, we must ask ourBy Dr. Mark Hendrickson Last year on Memorial Day, my selves the inevitable questions about wife, daughter and I were touring military service: Why? Or, more Cambridge, England. We took a bus First, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;what forâ&#x20AC;?: In a word, ride three miles out of the city to the liberty.

As articulated in the immorU.S. military cemetery thereâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;one of tal words of founding father Patrick 25 American burial grounds adminHenry, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is life so dear, or peace so istered by the U.S. government on sweet, as to be purchased at the foreign territory. Cambridge Univerprice of chains and slavery? Forbid sity showed their deep gratitude for it, Almighty God! I know not what their American ally in World War II course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!â&#x20AC;? resting place for 3,812 Americans This is the value system that millions stationed in England who lost their of Americans have shared. lives in the war.

Millions who have served in the There is also a wall in this U.S. military have at least glimpsed cemetery. Inscribed on it are the that if there is nothing worth dying names of 5,126 additional American for, then there isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t much worth living servicemen whose bodies were never for. None of pagan philosopher Berrecovered, including President Ken- trand Russellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cowardly cynicism nedyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s older brother, Joseph Jr., and â&#x20AC;&#x153;better red than deadâ&#x20AC;? has befogged the famous American bandleader, the hearts and minds of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Glenn Miller. heroes. From the Revolutionary There is nothing quite like the War, through the problematic era of solemnity and unique peacefulness westward expansion and â&#x20AC;&#x153;manifest that pervades the atmosphere of destiny,â&#x20AC;? through the bloody 20th military cemeteries. These hallowed places, consecrated to the cans fought to help French, British, memory of fallen soldiers, sailors, Korean, and Indochinese people and airmen, touch the soul. These resist tyranny, liberty has been the military cemeteries elicit the same animating principle, the raison dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ĂŞtre, otherworldly feeling whether in the of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s armed services.

English countryside or at Arlington It is the achievement of liberty National Cemetery across the river that has blessed and prospered from Washington. I have never vis- Americans, that has brought joy and ited the vast cemetery at Normandy, that made America â&#x20AC;&#x153;the land of the buried, but friends who have were freeâ&#x20AC;? in practice, not just in word. moved to tears there.

The worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s people recognized this Over the course of our countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s by â&#x20AC;&#x153;voting with their feetâ&#x20AC;? and immihistory, tens of thousands of Ameri- grating here. cansâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;most of them young and with For decades, leftists have decades of life still ahead of themâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; preached that war is the greatest

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NAMI Sauk Area Meets

Report

This week the Illinois House voted on a budget for FY15. If anyone remembers, back in March, under House Joint Resolution 80, we voted on a revenue estimate of $34.495 billion. The bill passed unanimously and set the limit for spending to begin negotiations for the appropriation working groups.

The working groups for the appropriations committees are responsible for sifting through the agencies and programs funding requests and decide who gets what.

After we passed HJR80 it provided these committees two months to meet, discuss, and craft their individual budgets that would come together to create a budget for FY15 under the bi-partisan agreement we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spend more than what HJR80 allowed.

Tuesday, House democrats agency budgets. This way of budgeting was surprising in that none of my colleagues had ever seen a budget broken down into this many different amendments. The big problem with this is that my colleagues and I only had 48 hours to dissect these

how families and businesses in the 89th district budget on a daily basis and if they did, they would no longer be in business or have a place to live or feed their families.

The democrat â&#x20AC;&#x153;doomsdayâ&#x20AC;? budget scenarios are an obvious scare tactic. Trying to scare people into supporting a tax increase is scandalous to say the least.

While other states in the region cut taxes and create jobs, Illinois recklessly does the opposite. The best way to strengthen our state and balance the budget is to grow our economy and create jobs and opportunity for people. We have an economic growth plan that will: - Create an environment for employers to compete and prosper â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and create good jobs.

- Reduce workers comp costs for Illinois employers.

- Let the tax increase expire.

- Get people back to work.

Reduce our high unemployment rate.

Working people create economic activity, they create income and sale tax revenues, and they reduce the demand for government services.

The budget that was passed this week doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t accomplish this, but hinders our State from moving in the right direction. Illinois is a great State with many advantages, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not living up to its potential â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not even close.

In the words of President Abraham Lincoln: â&#x20AC;&#x153;You cannot keep out of trouble by spending more than you earn.â&#x20AC;?

As always, you can reach me or

NAMI Sauk Area, formerly tax dollars were being spent before NAMI Sauk Valley, will meet at 6:30 we voted.

On top of that, the budget sippi Centers, 325 IL Rt. 2, Dixon.

This meeting provides education as billion more than the agreed upon well as support to families struggling revenue number for FY15, which with a diagnosis of mental illness in would require the â&#x20AC;&#x153;temporaryâ&#x20AC;? tax increase passed in 2011 to be made a relative or friend.

This month is the annual meeting permanent.

Not only did democrats end up and will include a review the past four years and ideas and activities passing a budget that would require the tax increase to become permafor the future. nent, but they did not invite any of the National Alliance on Mental republicans to the working groups Illness and NAMI Illinois, serving because â&#x20AC;&#x153;we were going to vote no, the residents of Ogle, Lee, Carroll so why should we invite you.â&#x20AC;?

I was appointed to represent the and Whiteside Counties. For more information, contact Mary Ann 89th district and I believe I did so by Hutchison at 815-244-1405, Lorna voting NO on a budget that spends at repstewart@gmail.com. You can $4 billion more than the revenue we also visit my website at www.rephave projected for FY15. This is not brianstewart.com or on Facebook. namisaukvalley@gmail.com.

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destructive as war is, it is not the most lethal activity of human beings. cumbed to accidents, such as a young The late scholar, R. J. Rummel, spent man who was in boot camp with my decades studying â&#x20AC;&#x153;democideâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201D;the carnage that brutal governments mockingly jumping to attention, he

as many people during the 20th century than did wars between countries.

In fact, even more millions of people would have been killed or had their lives blighted by the dreary vapidity of life under tyranny were it not for Americans thwarting the expansionist designs of such democidal maniacs as Hitler and Stalin.

This begins to answer the other part of our question â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whyâ&#x20AC;?: For whom did our soldiers die? Obviously, it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for themselves. They laid down their lives so that othersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; originally Americans, but later, people of many nationalitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;might live and enjoy the blessings of liberty.

Scores, if not hundreds of millions, of people are not only alive, but are free today, because Americans took up arms and laid down their lives for the sake of others. The Bible says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friendsâ&#x20AC;? (John 15:13, ESV). Those fallen heroes, whom we remember on Memorial Day, indeed loved much.

God bless our departed compatriots. Let us honor, salute, and remember what they gave up so that we could live in liberty.

--Dr. Mark W. Hendrickson is an adjunct faculty member, economist, and fellow for economic and social policy with The Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College.

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$7.3 million operating its aircraft. lawmakers and others to drive or That puts the total cost of the take a train.

to the Land of Lincoln.

And at a time state lawmakers and state government are running are looking at raising the state income

this is all happening at a time that himself, there was no question that an unfailing commitment to solidarit was fact. disinterested spirit of gratuitousness major network was that Pope Francis

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me that if something is stated that

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lawmakers grousing. chickens to downstate Jasper and Marion counties.

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ens are coming home to roost.

prairie chickens here to roost.

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and in what context. Sometimes these aimed at the integral human development of all the world’s peoples and simple details are left out. hard to download the speech in its

mean to take from the successful and The Illinois Department of give to the unsuccessful. His meaning the poorest, most excluded, second Natural Resources spokesman did not is much deeper than that. return calls seeking comment.

The Pope uses the example of class citizens and those in the “throw

the world.

The Pope is talking to societies much more caring, considerate, and giving person.

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Community Room Rental Fees Discussed by Morrison City Council LYNNETTE FORTH For The Prairie Advocate News MORRISON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Members of the Morrison City Council heard possible changes to the city fees schedule, potential street improvements, and an update on the waste water treatment plant during the May 12th, 2014 regular council meeting. All aldermen were present, and no public comment was heard.

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Morrison Police Announce Helmet Incentive Program Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton proudly announces the Helmet Incentive Program this year. The program is to promote bicycle safety among our youth and is possible through the partnership and support of the Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, owners Ellen and Bart Smith.

The Morrison Police Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Helmet Incentive Program offers an incentive to those children (ages 3-16) that wear their helmet when bicycling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Starting today and through the summer months, anytime a Morrison the ages of 3 and 16 riding their bicycle that child with a coupon for ice cream at the Dairy Queen Grill & Chill in Morrison,â&#x20AC;? Chief Melton explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope this program encourages our youth to wear their helmets and practice bicycle safety when riding.â&#x20AC;?

Melton added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very grateful to the Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, Ellen and Bart Smith and their staff for their continued support.â&#x20AC;?

Preservation Commission meeting were available for the council to review, with Tim Slavin present to answer questions.

The report of city officers included a report from Treasurer Evan Haag, a thank you from Clerk Melanie Schroeder for recent delays in the council members board packets due to email issues, and Mayor Everett Pannier reporting that he has been busy attending various meetings, as well as speaking with a local 4-H group, and

few at a time.

The reduction of fees for use of the community room was proposed to drop from $35 to $25, with rental fees going from $50 to $40, and kitchen fees being reduced from $75 to $55.

Aldermen Scott Connelly stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a lot of rentals that are not

Nursing Home Week.

A representative of Fehr-Graham was present at the meeting to report on the status of current projects within the city. Contractors involved with the work on Tech Drive will be returning later in the week, and will begin paving the following week.

Aldermen learned that FehrGraham would need authorization for an ordinance in order to continue progress with the waste water treatment plant. A construction permit has been sent to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval, and those in attendance learned that next week is National Public Works week.

Aldermen were encouraged to thank city workers for the extensive work that has been done with the winterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water main breaks. Police Chief Brian Melton commented that he had submitted his monthly report.

Items for consideration and possible action included proceeding with preliminary fee schedule changes pending city attorney review. City Administrator Tim Zollinger reported that he and Alderman Marti Wood have been busy reviewing the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fees, and they decided to work on a

to use the facilities for free, but rather a fee based on the size of the group.

We are continuing to look at options and ideas.â&#x20AC;?

Alderman Harvey Zuidema noted, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The place needs to be checked on before renters get their deposits back.â&#x20AC;?

Alderman Scott Connelley replied, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want the Community technicality.

Room to be used by the community, Ordinance #14-10 was approved, but we want it kept in good condition..â&#x20AC;? authorizing the allocation of city funds Mayor Pannier stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It costs for repayment of Illinois Environmental Protection Agency revolving loan waxed.â&#x20AC;? under the Water Pollution Control Dykhuizen reported that curLoan Program. Approval allows rently, businesses within the city that Mayor Pannier to submit necessary have a sign are required to pay a $10 sign maintenance fee annually, but has paperwork.

much money, should we decrease fees if we need to do repairs?â&#x20AC;?

City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen responded, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We also dis-

never been enforced. Also, according to the fee schedule, the Director of Public Works is required to perform an inspection of construction projects, and personal water lines. No one is comfortable with Director of Public Works Gary Tresenriter being responsible for this job.

Wood and Dykhuizen have discussed the possibility of raising the deposit for utility services from $75 to $100.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;With rates increasing, $75 doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cover that,â&#x20AC;? Clerk Melanie Schroeder replied. Discussion over raising the fee for acquiring a building permit was discussed, along with the fee for demolition permits. Schroeder responded regarding demolition fees stating, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The current fee of $5 doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even come close to recouping the costs of Garyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time and internal paperwork.â&#x20AC;?

Finally, Dykhuizen reported that there seems to be a discrepancy regarding the amount of time allowed to pay a parking ticket in the city. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The city says 48 hours, and the code says 30 days. The 30 days seems more sensible,â&#x20AC;? Dykhuizen noted. These changes are not for approval, just for discussion, and approval of City Attorney Tim Zollinger.

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Regarding the Central Business District on National Historic Register, Tim Slavin reported on the steps required to achieve such status, noting a tool to help the community develop resources. Approval for placement was given with Mayor Pannier thanking Slavin and the Commission for their hard work.

Other items for consideration, discussion and information included a Public Hearing-May 27 at 6:30 to discuss the CDAP grant, and a review potential street projects. A representative of Fehr-Graham presented a report repairs within the city that need to be Orange, and Main Streets were among the most important, but aldermen were encouraged to observe streets in town, and make suggestions for other repair needs.

An executive session was held, 5 ILCS120/2(c)(6), the setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body. No action was taken as a result of the executive session.

The next meeting of the Morrison City Council is scheduled for TUESDAY May 27.

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Infrastructure Projects Dominate Savanna City Council Meeting MICHAEL MILLER For The Prairie Advocate News SAVANNA — The ongoing efforts to shore up the City’s infrastructure and beautify its landscape dominated the May 13th, 2014 meeting of the Savanna City Council at 333 Chicago Avenue, with two brief public hearings and several agenda items related

budget which allowed for additional measures to be performed, including more televising, smoke testing and was awarded the bid for the work

stations, more televising and lining, as This meeting was attended by well as the purchase of an emergency all Council members, including Bill generator were all made possible due Robinson, Bill Sweeney, Ray Skiles, to the original bid coming in under Jeff Griswold, Gary Scott Law, Peg Haffey, Lisa Robinson and Christine Willett Hofman and Associates,

improvements, water distribution system improvements and meter replacement, wastewater treatment facility improvements, water tower maintenance, roadway improvements, downtown revitalization and street-scape improvements, abandoned residential properties and river -

In honor of Mother’s Day, 6th grade students prepared a breakfast for their mothers on Friday, May 9. Mothers enjoyed eryone enjoyed playing board games. Pictured here is Bella Dickman, Mrs. Lorig, and Mrs. Dickman. (Courtesy Pearl City School)

completed Round One, and will boat ramp will be applied for more sidewalk work since the ramp has

All of these requests had recHe also said the committee ommendations for payment by the recommended approval for pay- committee, and all of them were ment for administration of a DCEO legislative incentive grant, for the Mayoral Notes McCombie noted that the City the highest cost, will be the planned pertaining to the construction of an was moving forward with the paving new sanitary sewer plant for the City, 80 pound road out on Wacker Drive which is scheduled to begin construcright that the City keep their area well to School program, including curbs, kept if it was expecting the citizens to The City is now focusing on the Bowen water main replacement Finance also seeks funding for grant write services for a CFPS ice, which added weight to the priority current 8 inch water main pipe with a 10 and 12 inch water main Development program (repairing an She also commented that the to provide better water service to area from the Route 64/84 stoplights paving from the area of the 84/64 stoplights to Schroeder’s Bar area is applying to the DCEO for a CDAP These services, including engineer- could be a bit much for the city’s resources, so the decision was made He also said the committee rec-

Tony McCombie, City Attorney Phil Jensen, City Clerk Paul Hartman, City paid 100 percent for construction Police Chief Michael Moon, Fire observation and design engineering Chief Shawn Picolotti, and Public Works Superintendent John Lindeman, with Comptroller/Treasurer City’s CDAP grant paying for 75 A representative of Community percent of this, and the City conFunding and Planning Services read improvements, according to a survey, administration costs, again, with the public hearing, dealing with the progCity contributing the remaining 24 A separate public hearing saw Highlights of this report include: the same representative detailing estimated to aid low to moderate Savanna was awarded a CDAP grant plans to submit a CDBG (Community income residents in the amount of Development Block Grant) to help Both hearings asked for audience questions, and hearing none from the minimal audience present, were promptly closed and the regular

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McCombie said the City has

the city parking lot, in the amount of Pizza Party Request The Police Department requested Manny Castro requested use funding for a car video camera, as well of the back of Jefferson and Adams Streets on June the 14th from 1 PM to around 2 AM the following morning for an alumni event, and the Works is requesting a roller unit, at mayor said she saw no reason not to grant him this, once a resolution was the committee again recommending approved and proper paperwork was

Committee Reports Finance also requested funds for Chairman Bill Robinson updated the Council, to the extent he was able to, on the latest Collective Bargaining would be draw down #3, and would meeting, noting that things seemed be paid to Ferguson Waterworks for to be progressing well but that due to the private nature of negotiations, he Funding and Planning Services for

Final Comments Lindeman said, in response to a question, that he would estimate about one to one and a half months before the new automated billing system for water usage would take hold, and the mayor said she would

Robinson also gave the high- purchase of meters as well as adminlights of the most recent Finance Committee meeting, with a wide The committee requested fundarray of requests for funds from ing for draw down #3 for the design engineering of the wastewater treatment plant and in-system sanitary receiving the funding from a grant

McCombie reminded citizens to keep their lawns mowed, as this week citations will begin for those

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Announcing the Lena Farmers Market The Planetary Studies Foundation (PSF) will be hosting childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s science workshops throughout the summer. This opportunity is open to students age 7 through 12.

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Forms can be picked up at the PSF Earth & Space Science Museum, 115 N. Main St. Elizabeth, IL. Registration is due a week before each workshop starts. PSF is now taking applications.

For more information please contact the Planetary Studies Foundation at 815-858-2014 or please visit [ http:// based in Geography and held August www.planets.org/ ]www.planets.org 4th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 7th. for details.

The Seventh Season of the Lena Farmers Market is slated to begin on May 24. The market will take place in the downtown Lena Parking lot on Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The market will open on Saturday, May 24 and run every Saturday, rain or shine, until October.

The farmers at the market offer a wide array of fresh, locally grown

produce. Some of the early season produce that you may see at the market include rhubarb, asparagus, strawberries, radish, spinach, green onions, and many types of lettuce.

Last year the market had over 40 different types of fruits and vegetable offered and the farmers are planning to continue this wide array of offerings this year. Other products offered

include plants, baked goods, herbs,

Join us at the opening day of the Lena Farmers Market on Saturday, May 24 and enjoy a morning of fun, fellowship, and local food. For more information about the Lena Farmers Market contact the University of Illinois Extension at 815-235-4125.

Artisans and crafters are invited to the heart of Jo Daviess County for the 36th Annual Ice Cream Social & Arts and Craft Fair at Apple Canyon Lake on Sunday, August 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Apple Canyon Lake Clubhouse, 14A157 Canyon Club Drive, Apple River, IL. The Apple Canyon Lake Ice Cream Social and Craft Fair has been an annual tradition for 36 years now and Association members, and the public alike, look forward to

this event each year which features barbecue, hot dogs, chips, a large selection of delicious homemade pies and desserts, and ice cream.

Booth space is available indoors craft fair and ice cream social goes on rain or shine. Your free-standing canopy is welcome provided there are no stakes.

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Another Letter Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note: This letter to the tax dollars can be hidden. NIDA has editor came in late. failed! Why? 2. The taxman cometh and stayeth! Recall the 2011 lame duck session where, down party lines, the Democrats voted for a 67% state income tax increase and a 37% corporate tax increase? All Republicans voted against it.

News Flash: Now Quinn and Three issues for local citizens his Democrat majority want to keep to consider: that increase which was to end this 1- Illinois State Rep. Brian January after 3 years.

Quinn says if Stewart and other local political we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep the estimated $1.6 leaders have been serving on Northbillion, education would suffer. west Illinois Development Alliance I think he means the government (NIDA) board. In fact, Stewart was the chairman of this private entity pensions will suffer as well as his reelection since the government union for several years.

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It’s Time for MAYFEST! The 33rd annual Mount Carroll Mayfest, on the grounds of Campbell Center, will kick-off Friday night, May 23, with West Carroll High School teacher and coach Bryant Suess providing DJ music from 6 to 9 p.m.

The Rotary beer garden and Chamber wine garden will be open for business that night as well as some of the many food stands.

The Mount Carroll Stage Band, under the direction of Emily Bressler, begins the festival’s live musical entertainment from noon to 1 p.m.

Saturday, May 24.

Also performing Saturday are The Matriarchs, a popular female folk trio from Jo Daviess County, from 1 to 4 p.m., followed by The Fast Clydes, a 1950s rockabilly trio from the Dubuque, Iowa, area, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Authentic blues, jump and boogie music will be the mainstay of Bruce Kort & The Infarctions from 8 to 11 p.m. Band leader Kort, a popular local musician, formerly resided in Mount Carroll until moving to Scales Mound last year.

A community worship service will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Sunday, May 25, with Pastor Tony Hawkins and musical entertainment

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Local musicians Jeff Kromer and Andy Nielsen, known as QuickSilver, will host a Sunday afternoon of music from 1-4 p.m.

Joining QuickSilver during the three hours will be vocalist Cindy Trent of Mount Carroll, who will be singing on NBC’s The Voice this fall,

Mayfest Community Worship Service Everyone is invited to attend the Mayfest Community Worship Service, to be held at the Campbell Center bandstand in Mount Carroll at 11:00 am on Sunday, May 25. The service is sponsored by the Mount Carroll Ministerial Association.

Pastor Tony Hawkins will be our guest speaker. Pastor Hawkins and his wife Candy served the Mount Carroll United Methodist Church from 1975 to 1983. After serving six churches, they retired from Dixon United Methodist Church in 2011 and now live in Geneseo, IL. Our guest soloist will be Cindy Trent, daughter of Jim and Paula Trent of Mount Carroll. Cindy will appear as a contestant this fall on “The Voice,” a popular nationally television show aired twice weekly on NBC. In addition, Jeff Kromer and Andy Nielsen, known as “QuickSilver,” will provide a variety of toe-tapping music on the guitar and ukulele, including hymns, gospel and bluegrass selections.

and singer-songwriter Bruce Johnson of Stoughton, Wis., a former Mount Carroll school teacher, known professionally as Bruce Edwin.

The Legends, one of the tristate’s top rockin’ oldies bands, will be on stage from 4;30 to 7:30 p.m.

Sunday.

Mount Carroll native John Zink, now living in California, returns to from 8 to 11 p.m. John Zink & The Carroll County All Stars will perform country and classic rock followed by local band, Shyster, playing highenergy rock and roll with Zink.

Other Mayfest events throughout the weekend include a 5K Walk/Run Saturday morning, car show Sunday, an art show, arts and crafts booths throughout the weekend, children’s activities and a food tent featuring many culinary delights.

Admission buttons are $6 per person until noon Friday, May 23.

Mayfest buttons will be available for purchase during the festival for $8 apiece.

Entry buttons to Mayfest are required inside the fenced area that encloses the performance stage area and the Rotary Beer and Wine Garden. Children 5 and under will not be required to have a button when accompanied by an adult with a button.

For more information, contact the Mount Carroll Chamber of Commerce at 800-244-9594.

The Art Show during the 33rd annual Mount Carroll Mayfest, on the grounds of Campbell Center,

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The Mount Carroll Chamber of Commerce is only selling Mayfest entry buttons for the discounted price of $6 each until noon this Friday, May 23rd. Mayfest buttons will then be available for purchase during the festival this Memorial Day weekend for $8 apiece.

This year entry buttons will be required inside the fenced area that encloses the performance stage area and the Rotary Beer and Wine Garden. Children 5 and under will not be required to have a button when accompanied by an adult with a button.

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Carroll County Fair Board Busy Preparing for the 62nd Annual Event LYNNETTE FORTH For The Prairie Advocate News MILLEDGEVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Carroll County Fair Association members have been busy preparing for the 62nd annual Carroll County Fair.

This years events will begin on Tuesday, August 5, and will include many new and exciting events.

Fair Association President Liz Hutchison reported that a few changes have been made this year, beginning with a church service on Sunday being held at the grandstand, in honor of the 100th anniversary of the University of Illinois Extenhosting a â&#x20AC;&#x153;burger dealâ&#x20AC;? from 5-7 pm â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bring your lawn chairs and sit on the track just like the good old days,â&#x20AC;? Hutchison said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am very excited to have the church service.â&#x20AC;?

Also new this year is that every day will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kids Dayâ&#x20AC;? on the midway hosted by Trendy Amusement. Hours for the Kids Days are from 11 a.m. to closing each day.

The Illinois State Truck Pull will be held on Tuesday night with a new feature, the Tri-County Pullers Mini Rods. Wednesday night will feature the Antique Tractor Parade at

Tracey Lawrence will perform at the 62nd Annual Fair on Friday, August 8 after Rout 38 opens the stage at 7 p.m.

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Hutchison explained, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fun have gone to one of these events, and kind of cheesy wrestling for kids. I it draws in kids and families like you wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe.â&#x20AC;? The show will also feature magic tricks.

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New this year for fair goers to enjoy is the long awaited â&#x20AC;&#x153;Log Hoggersâ&#x20AC;? chainsaw carving artists beginning on Wednesday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have wanted them for a long time,â&#x20AC;? said Hutchison. Carved items will be available for purchase.

A â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bags Tournamentâ&#x20AC;? will be

take place on Saturday from Lunetic Productions with the annual, and much loved Demo Derby.

Hutchison reported that all fair association members have been working very hard making changes and repairs to buildings, adding a new roof on the old Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club building, a new seating area, the removal of a building that has been in place since the 1960â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and hopefully, two new pavilions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are trying to keep repairs minimal this year, since we are spending more on entertainment,â&#x20AC;?

Hutchison stated.

Returning again to the Carroll County Fair will be the Exotic Petting Zoo from Texas, as well as â&#x20AC;&#x153;LeBallsâ&#x20AC;? featuring their walk on water exhibit.

Daily admission is $6.00, or a season ticket is $20.00. Tickets for just the Tracy Lawrence show go the commercial building. Tickets for both Lawrence and the Demo Derby will be available beginning August 2 through the 5 at various times. More information is available on the Carroll County Fairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website.

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Eastland Senior Award and Scholarship Night Thirty-six Eastland seniors were honored at the 14th Annual Award and Scholarship Night held May 14, 2014. Local businesses, organizations, memorial funds, colleges, and individuals donated over $60,000 in scholarships. Departmental awards of excellence, as well as numerous other awards, were also presented. A successful event such as this would not be possible without the tremendous support of area businesses and individuals. We would like to give a special thanks to the following scholarship sponsors: Adkins Energy, Harold & Kay Andresen, Archer’s Choice, family of Agnes Bonnater, Brothers’ Inn & Family Restaurant, Bushman’s Service, Carroll County Farm Bureau, Carroll County Help Center, Carroll County Soil & Water Conservation District, Clark Carroll Insurance, Country Financial – Rhett Coatney, Dean Ritter Foundation,

Diehl & Lott Construction, the family of Robert Dole, Dorothy Footitt Scholarship program, Dr. David & Lee Reese, Eastland Administrators, Eastland Board of Education, Eastland Education Association, Eastland FFA Alumni, Eastland Music Boosters, Eastland Parent Teacher Organization, EJSHS Scholarship Committee, Exchange State Bank, First State Bank of Shannon/ Polo/Lake Carroll, Freedom Township, the family of Jeffery Hammer, Highland Community College, the family of Alice Hoak, Isabel Order of the Eastern Star, Isenhart RealtyAmy Barnes, Lake Carroll Women’s Club, Lamoreux Farms, Lanark Chamber of Commerce, Lanark Community Club, Lanark Dental Clinic, Lanark Fire Department, Lanark Food Center, Lanark Lions’ Club, Lanark Masonic Lodge, Lanark United Methodist Church, Lanark

games, crate stacking, teambuilding challenges, camping skills, and GPS Women’s Club, the family of John scavenger hunts. Evening activities McPherson, Meador’s Ag Service, will be provided by the teen 4-H camp the family of Sara Merchant, Kipp counselors from the co-sponsoring Meyers & Betsy Shaulis, the family of Steven Moll, Pearl City Elevator, dance, and a game night. the New Persona Studio, Northern 4-H Camp is open to all youth, Grain Marketing, Dr. Diemer at ages 8-14 by June 9, 2014. 4-H Northwest Eyecare, Deb Endress membership is not required; however with Performance Learning Sys- all participants will be expected to tems, Pheasants Forever, Prowant comply with the same high behavior Construction Company, Rock Creek- standards expected of 4-Hers.

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NW ILLINOIS NEWS BRIEFS on Saturday, May 24th at 1:00p.m. at the PSF Earth & Space Science Museum, 115 N. Main St. Elizabeth per person. For more information please visit [ http://www.planets.org Studies Foundation on Facebook, email [ mailto:dsipiera@planets.org ]dsipiera@planets.org or call the PSF

Democratic Party to host ‘First Annual JFK Dinner’ The Democratic Party will be

Clean Up Your Act In Morrison June 21 The 4th Annual Morrison Community Clean-Up and Collection Day will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at from the east side of the Shell gas Acceptable Items for collection: Aluminum Cans; Cell Phones, Electronics including computers, copiers, and telephones; Eye Glasses,

nedy on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 7 p.m. at Deer Valley Country Club in Deer Grove, Ill. A cash bar will be held from 6-7 p.m. before the dinner.

Secretary of State Jesse White will be the keynote speaker and Attorney General Lisa Madigan will be in attendance.

Tickets for the dinner are currently on sale and may be purchased

Scraps, Magazines, Newspapers, and Telephone Books; Prescription & Over-the-Counter Medications and Ammunition; Propane Tanks; Aerosol Cans; and Scrap Metal.

On-site document shredding will be provided by Cintas Mobile Truck.

Hazardous waste items and paint will NOT be accepted.

The Morrison Community Clean-Up and Collection Day is sponsored by the Morrison Cham- placed by May 20, 2014. ber of Commerce with assistance from Farmers National Bank, Cancer Survivors

Jet Cartridges; Lead-acid Batteries (6, 12, and 24 volt lead-acid batteries rian Church, Morrison Christian from vehicles, motor cycles, boats, Scouts, Morrison Lions Club, MorOil – Drop-off at Schuler Motors rison Police Department, Morrison garage, 727 W. Lincolnway; Paper Auto Supply, and Schuler Motors.

Products– Items should be bundled For more information regarding by type: Catalogs, Broken-Down this event, please contact Morrison Corrugated Boxes, Encyclopedias, Chamber of Commerce at (815) Hard/Soft Cover Books, Junk Mail

Invited to Relay for Life County Cancer Survivor celebralay for Life event scheduled for June 28-29, at the Milledgeville

ceremony begins at 6:00 p.m., followed by the “survivor lap”.

If you are a cancer survivor living Whiteside 4-H Show in Carroll County we hope that you Pre-register by June 2 by signing Craft and Vendor Day up today at http://web.exttension. will put that date on your calendar now. All survivors will be given a The University of Illinois Ex- illinois.edu/clw/ or by calling the T-shirt that evening if they complete tension, Whiteside County 4-H a registration form and send it to the would like to invite all Crafters, Ghost Stories Bakers, Artists, Community Orgaford. These forms were mailed out Join Diane Sipiera of the Plannizations, Businesses and more to prior to the dinner held in April. If register for a booth at the Whiteside etary Studies Foundation (PSF) as you did not receive a form and plan County 4-H Show Craft and Vendor she shares stories of paranormal activity and the unknown. Hear tales Day. The Event is from 9:00 a.m. – of unexplainable happenings at Bev Lundquist at 815-244-9684 and 5:00 p.m. Saturday July 19th, at the PSF’s own 1876 Banwarth House she will get you a form to complete.

Survivors may start picking up Whiteside County Fairgrounds in & Museum along with other ghost their T-shirts in the “Survivor Tent” stories during this PowerPoint preMorrison. Cost for a booth is: a Nonsentation.

Sipera’s presentation will be held anytime after 5:00 p.m., on June 28. fee. No registrations will be allowed after July 11th, 2014.

For more information check out our website at http://web.extension. illinois.edu/clw/ under “Today’s Features.” Hope to see you there!

Any questions contact Allie Lancaster 815-772-4075 or email her at lancast@illinois.edu

Babysitting Clinic Offered in Morrison The University of Illinois Exwill be holding a Babysitting Clinic on Monday, June 9, 2014 from 10:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Whiteside County Farm Bureau Building.

Participants will learn Basic Babysitting skills, activities you can use with children, basic safety procedures, and how much to charge.

The workshop is open to youth

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Dr. William and Deanna Simpson gifted Odell Public Library with a “70” inch television. The new TV, with accompanying sound system and Blu Ray DVD player, will be located in the Program Room of the library. The gifts will be used for the monthly free movies shown by Friends of Odell Public Library.

Interesting and entertaining programs utilizing a computer can also now be seen on the “70” inch TV. Both the Odell Public Library Board and Friends of Odell Public library are grateful for the Simpsons’ generosity.

Morrison Rotary May Students of the Month Month are Anna Hogue and Joanna

Cheerleading, Student Council, Prom Committee, B.L.I.N.D. and National Honor Society.

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Joanna is the daughter of Vicki Hanson. She was a member the

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Her hobbies include painting/ drawing, reading and writing. She plans to attend Sauk Valley Community College for a degree in Political science, then transfer to U

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Obituaries Julie Sturtevant Julie Sturtevant, age 64, of Hanover, Illinois passed away Sunday, May 11, 2014 at Mercy Hospital, Clinton, Iowa. A memorial visitation will be held 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 15, 2014 at LawJones Funeral Home, Hanover. A memorial fund has been established in Julie’s memory.

Stanley B. Cook Stanley B. Cook. age v76, of Savanna, Illinois, died Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at his home. Cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial service was held May 17, with burial in Savanna Twp. Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established. Friends and family are invited to share in Stanley’s life at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com.

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The Chadwick Achievers had a meeting on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014. Chadwick Achievers collected items for birthday party bags for the Food Pantry as part of their community service project.

Pictured are club members with some of the items for the Birthday Bag project.

Talks and demonstrations were done by Abby Merema- collections, Emma Foster- goats, Brock Dykema- chickens, Nikki Ebersole- corn, Regan Scidmore- bucket calf, Natalie Wilkinsonsewing. (Courtesy of Rachel Scidmore Chadwick Achievers 4-H Club Reporter)

Join the Summer Fun with Camp Clover

Join University of Illinois Extension for the 2014 Summer Camp Clover Program in Carroll, Lee & Whiteside Counties. Families will have the opportunity to choose from themed programs that will interest their child grades 3-6.

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Milledgeville, Thomson, Mount Carroll, Sterling, Morrison, Prophetstown, Amboy, Franklin Grove and Dixon.

Camp themes include Wacky Wilderness, Crazy Cookin’andAmazingArts.

Camps begin the week of June 9.

Wacky Wilderness is a camp designed to explore the outdoors.

Children will learn about ecology, learn about different forms of media and make a variety of creations that wacky events in our environment. Stir will include; no sew blankets, Mason up some kitchen goodies while practic- jar lights and canvas creations! Check ing recipes you can share with your this class out for some great fun and family beginning. Learn about nutri- amazing artwork! tion while sharpening your kitchen Visit us online or call for more skills! In Amazing Arts, students will information and registration details

SENATE WEEK IN REVIEW May 12-16, 2014 SPRINGFIELD – Democrat legislative leaders pushed more than 70 spending bills through the House of Representative May 15, passing what is essentially the Governor’s permanent tax increase budget.

Because the spending bills rely on money from the extension of the 67% tax hike passed in 2011, opponents said voting for the budget was synonymous with voting to make the tax hike permanent.

The tax-hike budget narrowly passed the House, with most of the individual bills receiving the minimum 60 votes needed to win approval. The budget bills the House approved represent $3.5 billion over the revenue estimates they adopted earlier this year, and are $2.5 billion over the Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 budget passed last year.

The House Speaker advanced this budget with the intention that lawmakers who supported the appropriation bills must vote for an income tax increase to fund them. Republican lawmakers also linked the votes to a tax hike, arguing that a vote to spend the money was identical to voting for the taxes.

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Legislation requiring safety funds estimated by the General Assembly to be available during that year.” regulations for ridesharing companies Not only does the recommended passed the Senate on May 15. House FY 2015 budget violate this constitu- Bill 4075 and House Bill 5531 create tional requirement, but it also increases statewide safety regulations for ridegeneral funds spending by nearly sharing companies, like Uber, Lyft, and $2.5 billion over the enacted FY 2014 cial Rideshare Arrangements (CRA). spending plan.

The measures were introduced At the time the tax hike was approved in 2011, proponents pledged after hearings in March raised concerns that the tax hike would be temporary; that customers and drivers of these that the money would be used to pay companies may fall into an insurance down the state’s bill backlog; that it gap. Other safety concerns about would boost the state economy; and it these services, like ensuring proper would improve the state’s credit rating. background checks and vehicle safety, None of those promises have been kept. have also been raised in recent months.

Under the legislation, CRAs are Despite receiving $26 billion in new revenue since then, there is still required to carry commercial liability nearly $6.9 billion in unpaid bills. Illi- insurance, effective from the moment nois has the worst credit rating in the the driver turns on the ridesharing application, with primary coverage times since the tax increase. Gov. Pat for the dispatcher, driver and vehicle.

Quinn now owns more credit down- The legislation also establishes legal grades than all other Illinois governors liability for CRAs. Obama’s State Senate Memocombined. The state’s unemployment rate is higher than any other Midwest- rabilia The Senate also approved a proern state, far above the national average posal that would assure that furniture and the third highest in the nation. and other items used by President Ridesharing Regulations In the Senate, lawmakers acted on Barack Obama when he was a State a variety of issues as they continued Senator will be preserved and available reviewing measures that have already for future display and research.

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By Senator Tim Bivins IL 45th District, Dixon from 1997 to 2004, which was longer than he served in the United States Senate.

Senate Bill 125 allows the Secretary of the Senate to loan or donate to a presidential library or museum any books, items, furniture, equipment or other materials or property used by Obama if such items are in the possession or control of the Senate. The loan or donation will be on the terms and conditions which the Secretary of the Senate deems to be in the best interest of the state.

‘Cupcake Girl’ If the full Senate approves a committee-passed reform, 11-year-old “Cupcake Girl” Chloe Stirling could be back in business.

House Bill 5354 is the result of a case where the Madison County Health Department shut down Chloe Stirling’s homemade cupcake business, because she was not in compliance with the state’s sanitation code or regulations for cottage-food operations.

She primarily sold her products to friends and occasionally at fundraisers. This legislation is an attempt to loosen the regulatory burden on small, home-based food-preparation operations by permitting home-kitchen operations to sell food if they meet certain requirements, including limiting sales to no more than $1,000 a month

and notifying the buyer that the food was produced in a home kitchen.

Other Committee Action In other action, committees approved legislation—House Bill 8—to require employers to make reasonable accommodations for pregnant employees, and a measure—House Bill 5622—aimed at protecting workers who receive their pay in the form of reloadable payroll cards. House Bill 5622 seeks to address a problem where high bank card fees in order to access their pay.

More information on these and other measures acted on by the Senate is available on the Senate Action Page (www.senategop.state.il.us/aboutthesenate/senateaction.aspx) on the Senate Republican Web site.

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS Amboy 14 Fulton 3 (5 Inn.) Pecatonica 5 AFC 4 May 12 Rock Falls 15 Rockford Lutheran 6 Milledgeville 6 West Carroll 4 May 15 Eastland 11 East Dubuque 2 Pearl City 12 Galena 0 (5 Inn.) DeKalb 4 Sterling 2 Moline 5 Morrison 3 Stillman Valley 4 Rock Falls 2 Sterling 12 Streator 2 (5 Inn.) Amboy 7 Byron 6 Rock Falls 3 Winnebago 2 Mendota 9 Dixon 6 Amboy 4 Serena 1 (5 Inn.) May 13 May 17 Pearl City 8 Scales Mound/ Morrison 9 Momence 0 River Ridge 0 Burlington Central 3 Morrison 0 Pearl City 17 Scales Mound/River Morrison 14 Elmhurst (ImmacuRidge 2 (5 Inn.) late Conception) 2 (5 Inn.) Milledgeville 20 Galena 0 (5 Inn.) Rock Falls 10 Forreston/Polo 0 (5 Sterling Newman 8 Riverdale 1 Inn.) Erie/Prophetstown 8 Amboy 7 Peru St. Bede 4 Rock Falls 3 Sterling 10 Ottawa 0 (5 Inn.) Freeport Aquin 7 AFC 6 Winnebago 4 Oregon 2 Sterling 5 Reed-Custer 2 Rock Falls 4 Byron 0 Sterling 5 Elmhurst (Immaculate Conception) 1 May 14 Sterling 7 Burlington Central 5 (8 Milledgeville 6 Polo/Forreston 4 Inn.) West Carroll 14 East Dubuque 10

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Amy Barnes (L) owner of Isenhart Realty, hosted an open house and wine tasting during the Night of Possibilities. The beautiful Public Library. Sampling the refreshments are Janice Parish, of Chadwick and Ellwood, Illinois, and her sister, Sheila Wyeth of Lanark, and member of the Lanark Cornucopia Committee.

Timber Lake Playhouse, the professional summer theatre in Mount sales on Monday, May 19. The play-

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Linda Johnson (2nd from left) joins The Hayags, Pastor Roland and Mrs. Joy LucasDe Leon Hayag and their kids from the Lanark Methodist Church, as they performed a variety of songs during their performance at Night of Possibilities. Playing in front of the Lanark Municipal Building, their lively tunes could be heard throughout the downtown area. (PA photo/Tom Kocal)

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Author and photographer Abbie Reese (center), mingles with Lanark Chamber of Commerce President Andrew Williamson and City of Lanark Alderman Lara Tallman at the starting point for the Night of Possibilities on Saturday, May 17. Reese held a presentation about her book, Dedicated to God: An Oral History of Cloistered Nuns (Oxford University Press, 2014), to over 40 people at the Lanark Public Library. (PA photo/Tom Kocal)

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Own your own piece of heaven with this 5 acre wooded homestead located on the bluffs of the upper Mississippi River valley. Three bedrooms, three baths, open floor plan ranch with two fireplaces and over 2,800 square feet of living area.

Great property for your permanent residence or just use it for a weekend getaway. Ideal place for friends and family get-togethers. Big family? No problem. Plenty of room for tents and campers. 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x45â&#x20AC;&#x2122; garage with workshop provides plenty of storage for all of your toys. Public boat dock just minutes away, so bring your boat and enjoy all of the fun the mighty Mississippi has to offer. New roof 2014.

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Carroll County Treasurer Announces 2013 Property Tax Information MAY 13, 2014 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Diane L. Powers, Carroll County Treasurer, has released information regarding the 2013 Property Tax bills that will be mailed the week of May 19th, 2014. Approximately 13,000 bills will be sent.

In Carroll County, total taxes extended amounts to $26,060,916, with Net Taxable Equalized Assessed Valuation (EAV) at $319,620,093.

Powers reminds everyone that

a certain value (the year prior to the Payment can be made at any income limit of $55,000, you must Bank in Carroll County, the Milledbe age 65 or older and application for geville Credit Union, and the Blackhawk Area Credit Union.; or 340 each year with the Supervisor of Assessments.

Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A reduction of $5,000 off the assessed value of the residence for homeowners age 65 or older.

installment, and September 3rd for the second installment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would like to remind all the Supervisor of Assessments. property owners that it is their Home Improvement Exempresponsibility to notify either my tion: This exemption reduces the increase in assessed value attributed change in mailing address of their to new improvements for a four year tax bills,â&#x20AC;? Powers added. period. There is a maximum $25,000 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Today, many people include assessed value exempted. their tax payments with their Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax monthly mortgage payment; as a Deferral: This act permits the deferral result, the mailing address of the tax of real estate taxes on the residence. bill is that of the mortgage company. The deferred taxes then become a lien Often, property owners assume that on the property by the St. of Illinois, when their mortgage is released, the to be paid when the property is eventually sold. Age requirement is 65 or change In mailing address to that over. Income limit is $55,000. Owner of the property owner. This usually must apply by March 1st every year does not occur. with the County Treasurer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Again, it is the property Disabled Veterans Exemption: Contact Illinois Department of Vetof any change in the mailing address of their tax bill,â&#x20AC;? stated Powers Assessments for details.

All tax information is now availCircuit Breaker for Senior able on the County Website: www. and Disabled: Administered by carroll-county.net - See â&#x20AC;&#x153;Property the State Department of Revenue.

Tax Searchâ&#x20AC;? on right side of screen. This program offers grants and/or Powers also suggested that reimbursements for property taxes taxpayers should check their bills and pharmaceutical purchases. It is to make sure the appropriate exemp- based on income level and disability tions have been applied.

Owner Occupied Exemption Disabled Persons Exemption: a â&#x20AC;&#x201C; This annual exemption is avail- $2,000 homestead exemption created able for residential property that is for disabled homeowners using the occupied as the principal dwelling same eligibility criteria as is provided place of the owner as of January 1st in the Circuit Breaker Act. of the tax year (2009). A reduction of Returning Veterans Exemption: up to $6,000 off the assessed value A $5,000 reduction in the EAV of of the residence is given.

Senior Citizens Assessment consecutive assessment (tax) years, Freeze â&#x20AC;&#x201C;This exemption will â&#x20AC;&#x153;freezeâ&#x20AC;? the tax year and the following year the assessed value of the residence at that the veteran returns from active

Mental Health First Aid Train the Trainer CONTACT of Northern Illinois, 2014. Upon completion course mema member agency of the United Way of Northwest Illinois, because of a grant Health First Aid course to groups, from the Freeport Community Foun- businesses and the general public.

With a previous grant from the FreeLine Specialist (CLS) Volunteers to port Community Foundation forty one the Mental Health First Aid Instructor

110 W. Carroll St., Lanark (815) 493-2323

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Hours: Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday 8:30-4:30 (except Holidays).

Credit Card or Debit Card Payment Can be made over the Internet Only at www.epayillinois.com or through the Epay link on the county website www.carroll-county.net (Convenience Fee Applies).

American Express, Discover and Master Card apply a sliding convenience fee to both Debit and Credit transactions, while Visa applies the sliding fee to Credit transactions only When paying by Visa Debit, please be sure to select the Visa Debit option.

For a complete tax season schedule and additional tax information, please visit www.carroll-count.net, go to â&#x20AC;&#x153;County Departments,â&#x20AC;? and select â&#x20AC;&#x153;Treasurer.â&#x20AC;?

Boating Registration Renewal

Just a friendly reminder as the boating season approaches, registration renewal reminders will not be mailed out and the 2014 registration will expire on June 30th. You can renew online at www.dnr.state.il.us.

Canoes, kayaks, and nonpowered Jon boats registration can be taken care of by purchasing a hunting license can be purchased.

Below is a boat safety check list: (personal flotation device â&#x20AC;&#x153;life jackeyâ&#x20AC;? for each person on board. their P.F.D.

properly. shielded and secured against shifting. lights.

Note: â&#x20AC;&#x153;approvedâ&#x20AC;? means equipment approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. If you have questions, please call 815-632-4010.

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4 different kinds of cookies, After everyone is done eating, coffee, and tea. the tables are cleaned and the youth We prepared 5 1 /2 boys and girls (16 and over) all sit kettles (12 quarts each) of down to sing songs. The men also sit chicken noodle soup and and help sing while the women help had very little leftover. wash the dishes. They help sing as The 50 loaves of bread and they wash dishes so it makes it go cookies were all brought in faster it seems. Our church has its by the church women. We own set of dishes such as glasses, exchange with one another coffee cups, and silverware. The so it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it so hard women put all the dishes right back when your turn comes. in the totes and boxes so they are We invited some of the ready to be carried out to the bench church families back for a wagon for the next services. It is 6 p.m. supper and also the always so relaxing to hear the singyouth in the community. ing after a long day. We have three We had around 130 people daughters with the youth group here for supper. On the already. Time seems to go faster

By LOVINA EICHER menu for supper was meat each year. We were all tired and It is a beautiful May morn- and potato casserole (4 big roasters ready for bed after everyone had ing with the sun shining and the full), ham and beans, green beans, left by 9 p.m. temperature already in the 60s, a perfect day for gardening!

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Memorial Day Concert Spring Valley Church will be having their annual Memorial Day Concert on Monday, May 26th. We invite you to a delicious barbecue dinner that will be served from 5-7pm.

Following the dinner will be

by The Benson Family. The Benson Family Singers are a family music group from southern Minnesota.

Peter & Rachelle, along with three of their sons, David, Aaron, and Luke have a unique ministry consisting of barbershop, bluegrass, and gospel music.

They specialize in tight, a cappella harmonies and also play a variety of instruments including guitar, banjo, bass, violin, and mandolin. Together they have performed for many shows, festivals, fairs, churches and private events throughout the Midwest. The Bensons use their music, humor, and message to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this incredible family experience!

You can read more on their website http://www.bensonfamilymusic. com./ Dinner and concert will be a free will offering. Spring Valley Church is located at 10960 Spring Valley Rd, Fulton, IL. You may call the church at 815-772-3554, visit our Facebook page, Spring Valley Reformed Church or https://sites. google.com/site/springvalleyreformedchurch/what-s-happening.

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302 N. Center St. Warren IL. 61087 Partial Listing/Come and See/Inside Auction Facility/Visit www.diekenauctionservice.com Antiques/Collectibles: buffet; drop leaf dining tables; drum table; rocker; retro sofa; sm. crocks, redwing, w/h-sps co. white hall Il.; fire king; depression, carnival & fancy glass; J.D. toys w/boxes; s/p sets; figurines; china; cast fry pans; quilt; hankies; old records; lots of Barbie bolls/dream house; costume jewelry, watches; boxes of sports cards; games/puzzles; books; misc. adv.;type writer; nat. cash reg.; sm. toys matchbox/Lesney, Tootsie; belt buckles Hesston/nfr., wayne feed; ih pamphlets; misc. coins/currency, u.s./foreign; native american items; plus more. Household Items: power lift chair; fridge (nice); washer/g. dryer; floor safe; sofa & love seat (nice); recliners/chairs; beds; dressers; sew cabinet; Dyson vac.; t.v.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & stand; wood chairs; book shelf; electronics/stereo; tables; lamps; pictures; home dĂŠcor; pots/pans, dishes, kitchen items; towels, bedding; canning jars; & lots more. Camper: 2003 Starcraft popup #2107, sleeps 6-8, newer updates A/C, heat, stove, tires/ fridge, sink, clean & ready to go. Lawn/Garden: lawn roller, thatcher, aerator; Stihl gas blower, trimmer; snowblade; gas grill; air comp; windmill; lawn chairs; lg. fan; garden tools; elec.

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It makes it well worth your effort though when all the youth are respectful and I appreciated everyone expressing their thanks for having them here. May God guide each and everyone one of them through their young years and be their guide through their whole life.

Monday daughter Verena and I cleaned up from the day before.

Late afternoon Jacob, Emma, and sons came to help get the benches and dishes back to the bench wagon.

Tuesday we did a huge laundry so that concluded the work from hosting church services for another year!

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Paint the Barnyard Run The Elizabeth Area Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Elizabeth mapping festival committee would like to inform the surrounding towns and counties that they will host Paint the Barnyard Run on Saturday, July 19th.

Registration is at 7:00 a.m. at the Elizabeth Fair Grounds.

If you do not know what a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Paint Runâ&#x20AC;? is, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when runners pass spectators and the spectators either throw colored powder or spray liquid colors onto the participants t-shirts. This is a fun outdoor athletic activity. Runners may

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For more information please contact the chamber at [ http://www. elizabeth-il.org/ ]www.elizabeth-il. org or call 815-858-2221 and ask for Paula or Mindy.

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