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Proposals heard; ‘we have to make a decision,’ board member says SHANNON — Facing a decision that will impact every aspect of life from its schools, to its quality of life, to its ability to attract new businesses and residents, the Village of Shannon Water and Sewer Committee met May 24 to discuss water quality issues. Village President Bonnie Foust opened the session with a brief history of the village’s water system.

“Two wells were drilled on the edge of the old water tower in 1948,” said Foust.

“Well 1, is a shallow well, and Well 2 is a deep well and they found more barium in Well 2 than the EPA allows, so what we do is blend the water from 1 and 2 to meet the EPA’s standards.”

When the village built its new water tower in 1997 they drilled Well 3 and quickly learned it did not meet EPA barium standards. After years of experimentation with further blending it was decided to cap Well 3, and the village drilled and brought online its Well 4 in 2013.

“Well 4 came on line and pumped good quality water, precluding the need for a Well 5,” Foust said. “At the same time, when the new water tower and the new well went on line we started getting more water main breaks.”

She said most of those breaks occurred near the school because of the old infrastructure.

“Around that time we started noticing water consumption was huge,” said Foust. “Monthly water reports were showing 220 gallons per person. We thought there might be a leak, but normally, a leak bubbles to the surface and you see it, but we did not see any, so we were trying to figure out what was going on.”

Their first response was to install meters to check the accuracy of their monthly consumption reports.

The village applied for a Community Development Assistance Grant to help pay for the meters and repairs to the infrastructure. They took Wells 1 and 2 offline and refurbished them, bringing them up to date with the same technologies operating Well 4, then found a very large water main break that was forcing the leaking water into a manhole below the main rather than bubbling to the surface.

They repaired that break and at least appeared to have solved the problem.

“We did not receive the grant we applied for to help with the costs incurred because our health and safety concerns were not great enough to warrant the grant,” said Foust. “But, while we were waiting for

that grant response, our Well 4 started testing higher than the EPA standard for radium.”

Radium is a naturally occurring radioactive element (or radionuclide) that generally is present at low levels in all soil, water, and rocks. Exposure to radium over long periods of time can increase the risk of cancer. Radium can be stored in the body because it behaves similarly to calcium and can replace calcium in tissues, particularly bone.

However, village officials maintain there is no danger to the public from the now too high levels of radium in water pumping from Well 4 and the village engineers have offered several options to fix the problem.

Fehr Graham provided the committee with charts showing Plan 1 as a $270,000 fifth well that will be used to blend with the current Well 4 at the new tower to become EPA compliant. Plan 1 comes with no guarantee that it will work, and would cost about $5 on monthly water bills for every Village of Shannon household.

Plan 2 is an $870,000 water filter system that would be placed at the new water tower on Division Street in its own building.

Plan 2 does guarantee that it will bring the village into compliance with the EPA,

ending the radium issue, and would cost around $12 on each household monthly water bill.

“All of the proposed plans cost money, but at this time we have to make a decision; a decision on what to do so we have a safe and reliable water system for drinking as well as for fire suppression” said Village Board member Kyle Ruter in a Facebook post explaining the situation.

“Parts of our village water system are very outdated and not up to the level they should be. There are grants and different loan programs out there to help us make these improvements a reality for the safety and well being of our village.”

Tracy Siegner, who first called attention to the village’s water issues more than a year ago during a Meet the Candidates forum, is asking the board to move to install the filtration system so as to fix the problem right the first time.

“Filtration is something guaranteed to work and $12 a month is worth it,” said Siegner. “I personally spend more than $12 per month to give my kids fresh drinking water. We know we can’t drink the water here and drilling still another well in the same place isn’t likely to fix the problem.”

The next village meeting is at 7 p.m. on June 7, in Village Hall.

MOUNT CARROLL — Fred Tipton is West Carroll’s newest school board member, appointed after former board President Mike Highland resigned, and Jerry Anderson took over Highland’s slot.

“When we consolidated, I was interested in running,” Tipton said.

“When Michael Highland ran for it, I thought we’d be well represented by him, so I didn’t run against him. I just want to make our school as good a place as can be for our kids to be educated, and be around for a while.”

Tipton says he didn’t have any specific issues in mind when he considered running for the board.

“No, I didn’t have an ax to grind with anybody. I mean, do I like everything 100 percent in our school? No, but, ... there’s no one specific thing that made me want to run for school board.”

Asked about West Carroll’s biggest challenges, Tipton said, “Right now, it’s the finance situation. That’s probably

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SAVANNA — First Fridays are back! June 3 is “Brew N View” in the downtown business district. Nine different businesses will offer tasting of nine different brews from 5 to 8 p.m. The brews will be from Lena Brewery, another local small business that features craft beer.

With Father’s Day June 19, Main Street merchants have Dad in mind. Joe’s daughter, Samantha, at River Valley Designs, has candy bouquets in beer mugs. Mark’s daughter, Kristin, at River

Edge Therapeutic Massage, brings back 10 minute chair massages with discounts on massage gift certificates. At Tony’s daughter Dee’s salon, tasty brats and a beer demo with sampling along with specials make Outback by Dee-Zign a stopping point.

Al’s son, Mark, has a Brewmeister to demonstrate the making of beer at The Answer. Music, food and barbeque drawing is at Guy and Ben’s sons’ Marketplace.

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Quick Silver returns to the Savanna Museum and Cultural Center. The fun evening concludes with a movie shown on the north side of the former Radke building, compliments of new owner, Vickie, and the

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The 36th Annual Senior Scholarship Recognition Night, sponsored by the Chadwick - Milledgeville School District, was held May 4, at Dutchtown Brethren Church. A total of 110 scholarships from 35 area donors were presented to 23 seniors, totaling $20,752. Students also received recognition for scholarships awarded from other sources, totaling $128,150. New scholarship donors who would like to contribute to next year’s scholarship night may call Stacey Bontz, counselor, at 815-225-7141, ext. 238. Scholarship recipients are (front, from left) Courtney Schmidt, Hannah Kehl, Kylie Patterson, Samantha Schmidt, Morgan Smith, and Collin Eubanks; (middle, from left) Morgan Gallentine, Taniya Ritenour, Candyce Haag, Elivia Medina, Kate Jakobs, Jade Graff, Taylor Haag, Jason Brubaker, and Troy Litwiller; and (back, from left) Jacob Lantz, Reid Phillips, Ashlyn Shores, Jenna Bibler, Levi Skoog, Jacob Holland, Nick DeVito, and Dakota Geary. (Courtesy of Talisa Pauley)

April WCPS Students of the Month

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Misiewicz joins First State Bank First State Bank – Shannon, Polo, Lake Carroll welcomes Customer Service Specialist Marcy Misiewicz to the Shannon facility. Marcy grew up in Lanark and was blessed to have lived all over the country, and Japan. She and her four children moved back to the area 3 years ago. Marcy spent many years as a stayat-home mom and most recently was employed at the Lake Carroll Association front office. She enjoys cooking, reading and attending her children’s activities. (submitted photo)

The Chadwick Elementary and Junior High School Students of the Month for May are (from left) Marissa Eye, Cayden Akers, Caden VanDyke, Chase Sarber, and Keziah Pasch. (Courtesy of Jody Mertz)

FOOD SAFETY

Health department, local government not pulling bakers’ apron strings anymore

BY TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate TKocal@prairieadvocate.com 815-493-2560

LANARK — Farmers markets and festivals are popular community events that often go far beyond just fresh vegetables from a home garden, which are basically exempt from food safety regulations. Entrepreneurs offering bakery items have also become very popular at many local farmers markets, and with the Illinois “cupcake bill,” home bakers are relieved to know that the government is no longer sticking its fingers in their batter.

Doug Lieb is the environmental health associate at the Carroll County Health Department. He will be available from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Farmers Market and Divide and Conquer plant swap held at Pristine

Produce, 446 S. Broad St., during the Explore Lanark event, offering the health department’s viewpoint about the do’s and don’t’s of selling homemade products at farmers markets, and will be available to answer any questions.

Producers who choose to retail their unprocessed home grown produce and fresh cut herbs from their home or at a farmers market, usually do so with very few regulations. The definition of “retail food store” in the Retail Food Store Sanitation Code, Section 760.20, specifically exempts “roadside markets that offer only fresh fruits and fresh vegetables for sale from code requirements.

Lieb said he hasn’t had many problems with vendors at farmers markets, and that most people are cognizant of the best practices for safe, clean,

and healthy food produced from their gardens and kitchens.

“If something is going on that’s not up to code, it is not intentional and is mistakenly being done.

Once we point out the issue and tell them the way it is, they always abide. I haven’t had any trouble at all,” Lieb said.

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HUMPHREYS

The family of Boyce Humphreys would like to thank our friends for their condolences, cards, visits, meals, and memorial gifts. You have touched our lives with kindness and have helped us celebrate the life of someone we loved very much.

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Obituaries Jack Edward Falls

THOMSON — Jack Edward Falls, 84, of Thomson, died peacefully on May 28, 2016, at The Alverno Nursing Home.

Jack was born in Sabula, Iowa, on April 21, 1932, the son of Walter and Helen (Ritenour) Falls. He attended both Thomson and Port Byron high schools. After high school, Jack proudly served his country in the Air Force for 4 years. He married the “love of his life,” Bernice Hagen, on Feb. 14, 1953, in Phoenix, Arizona.

Jack was a truly gifted supporter of his co-workers, friends, neighbors, children and grandchildren. And in the process, he always had a story to tell. Jack’s stories – told with amazing ease and his own unique charm – always brought smiles and helped to lighten the mood.

He was employed at Deublin Company in Northbrook, for more than 30 years.

As a retiree, Jack tirelessly offered his services. He was a member of AMVETS, the Thomson American Legion and Lions Club. He volunteered with the Greater River Outreach in Savanna, and helped countless people throughout the years. He also volunteered during Thomson’s Melon Days, and supported the Savanna Historical Society. Most of all, Jack treasured spending time with his family and friends.

Jack will be dearly missed by his wife, Bernice of Thomson; son, Craig (Jean) Falls of Arvada, Colorado; daughters, Kristie Bo of Scottsdale, Arizona, Vicky (Jim) Schneider of Bristol, Wisconsin, and Tammy (Tom) Rogan of Mundelein; eight grandchildren, Emma Falls, Devon and Kelyn Weaver-Bo, Beth D’Incognito, Erica Gesiakowski, Eric, Dawn and Michael Rogan; four great-grandchildren, Ella and Michael D’Incognito and Maddy and Jakob Gesiakowski; and one sister, Patricia Orto of Loveland, Colorado.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Helen Falls; one grandson, Matt Rogan; two brothers, Robert and Richard Falls; and three sisters, Gayle Troha, June Melton, and Mary Groharing.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Great River Outreach of Savanna.

The Lions Club or the American Legion, both of Thomson, will also welcome donations in Jack’s name.

Cremation rites will be accorded, and a private family burial will be held in Savanna Township Cemetery at a later date.

Visit lawjonesfuneralhome. com, where friends and

family are invited to share in Jack’s life.

Robert (Bud) Block

PEARL CITY — Robert (Bud) Block, 91, passed away on May 27, 2016. He was born Aug. 18, 1924, in Pearl City. He was the son of Earl and Hannah (Manus) Block.

He graduated from Pearl City High School in 1942, and on March 24, 1945, married Ruth Kempe, who preceeded him in death on July 27, 1981.

Bud was a lifelong dairy farmer and proud of his conservation practices, which preserved the land he farmed. He was awarded the Carroll County Conservation Farmer of the Year award as acknowledgement of his efforts.

He particularly enjoyed squirrel hunting, fishing, playing euchre, and for the past 20 years collecting and restoring horse drawn farm equipment related to his Midwest heritage. He enjoyed keeping up with his farming family, whom he taught to work, fish, and take care of the land they were entrusted.

Bud is survived by his sons, Douglas (Edie) Block and Thomas (Mary) Block, both of Pearl City; four grandchildren, Dan (Jennifer) Block of St. Charles, Nick (Kayla) Block of Bettendorf, Iowa, Stephanie (Lisa) Block of Decatur, and Jaime (Matt) Freier of Pearl City; 11 greatgrandchildren, and family friend, Jeanette Gurow. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Myron and Wesley, and sister Lorraine Brinkmeier.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 3, at Schwarz Park Blvd.

Chapel, 608 S. Park Blvd. in Freeport. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., with visitation at 9:30 a.m. until time of servic Saturday at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pearl City. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.

Visit schwarzfh.com, where online condolences and memories may be shared with the family.

Donald Junior Moothart

CHADWICK — Donald Junior Moothart, of rural Chadwick, loved his family, the farming life and raising Holsteins. At the age of 88, Donald passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at home.

Donald was born Aug. 2,

1927, in Clyde Township, Whiteside County, the son of Donald and Emma (Legel) Moothart. Donald grew up quickly as the eldest brother, age 6, and his mother and father both passed away at young ages. Donald and his brothers, Gerald and Gilbert, were raised on a farm near Chadwick by their grandparents, John and Grace Legel. This is where his love of farming began.

He attended the Pleasant Hills Country School, and graduated with the Class of 1946 from Chadwick High School, where he excelled at track in the 100-yard dash. Donald served in the Army, then after some work operating heavy equipment, he returned home to farm.

Going on a blind date roller skating, Donald met the love of his life, Shirley Tuft, in Sterling. They were married March 30, 1952, and began their life farming together. Everything was done “Donald’s way” outside on the farm, and “Shirley’s way” in the kitchen. They raised three daughters, Debra, Vickie and Penny.

Donald loved playing cards and the family life. He was an avid Illini basketball and Chicago Cubs fan. He especially enjoyed time with his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, watching them compete in sports and show cattle. Throughout his life, Donald also appreciated the time he spent with longtime friend, the late Harold James.

Donald will be dearly missed by his wife, Shirley; three daughters, Debra Stepp of Chadwick, Vickie (Jim) Zuck of Chadwick and Penny (Mark) Swalve of Chadwick; six grandchildren, Joshua (Kelly) Stepp, Nathan (Samantha) Stepp, Jason Zuck, Jenny (Carl) Lyons, Brock (fiancé Ashley Wagenknecht) Swalve and Courtney Swalve; five great-grandchildren, Devon, Tyler, Gavin, Teagan and Garrett; a brother, Gerald Moothart and companion, Ruth Topper; and two brothers-in-law, Jerry Tuft and Thomas Lehman.

Donald is preceded in death by both parents; his grandparents; two brothers, Gilbert in 2007, and Gale in 1934; and three greatgrandchildren during pregnancy, including twins Noah and Sawyer.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, June 1, at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll. Visitation was held Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Knoll Cemetery in Sterling, with military rites. Visit lawjonesfuneralhome.com, where friends and family are invited to share in Donald’s life.

Glen L. Bork

MOUNT CARROLL – Glen L. Bork, 88, of Mount Carroll, died Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at his home.

Glen was born on Feb. 26, 1928, the son of Amil and Matilda (Thompson) Bork in Mount Carroll. He attended Mount Carroll High School and graduated with the Class of 1947.

After graduation, Glen proudly served his country in the Navy during the Korean War from 1950 to 1954. Glen married Mildred “Millie” Beyer on Feb. 15, 1959, in Eleroy.

Glen was proud of his 34 years of federal service.

After being honorably discharged from the Navy, he worked for the Mount Carroll Post Office for 30 years, from 1960 to 1989, retiring as postmaster.

During that time he also did construction and farming.

Glen enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening and morel mushroom hunting. Glen also loved to go dancing with his wife, Millie. He was a member of the Mount Carroll school board, the Mount Carroll American Legion, and the Moose Lodge. Most of all, Glen cherished spending time with his family and friends, especially his friends at the coffee shop.

Glen will be dearly missed by his wife of 57 years, Mildred Bork; four sons, Roger (Bonnie) Bork of Milledgeville; Douglas Bork of Crystal Lake; Michael (Sue) Bork of Isle of Palms, South Carolina; and Steven Bork of Aurora; three grandchildren, Daniel, Ava, and Finley Bork; two brothers, Orville (Eleanor) Bork of LeHigh Acres, Florida, and Gerald (Doris) Bork of Mount Carroll; and one sister, Frances Knapp of Mount Carroll.

Glen is preceded in death by his parents, Amil and Matilda; six brothers, Donald, Marshall, Richard, Harold, Clyde and Lloyd Bork; and three sisters, Evelyn Schnitzler, Helen Goddard and Rachel Kingery.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial gathering was held Saturday, May 28, at Law-Jones Funeral Homein Mount Carroll. A memorial fund has been established. Visit lawjonesfuneralhome.com, where friends and family are invited to share in Glen’s life.

Edward L. Reedus

MOUNT CARROLL – Edward L. Reedus, 72, of Mount Carroll, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016.

He will be dearly missed by his wife, Karen, and is survived by his son, Scott

(Nadine); daughter, Brenda (William); stepdaughters, Wendy (Richard) and Kerri (Daniel); grandchildren, Josh, Valerie, Cassie, Grace, Jacob, Anthony, and Dylan.

Ed worked as a tool and die maker for more than 30 years, and was an avid auto racing fan who had a passion for the culinary arts.

The family will have a private memorial outside of Chicago, where Ed grew up and lived prior to moving to Mount Carroll.

Sherry L. Ernst

SAVANNA — Sherry L. Ernst, 72, of Richmond, Kentucky, formerly of Savanna, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. A graveside service was held Saturday, May 28, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Savanna. A visitation was held prior to the service at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna.

Edwin George Kolk

FULTON — Edwin George Kolk, 81, of Fulton, died on May 31, 2016, at his home in Fulton, following a battle with cancer.

Ed was born Oct. 27, 1934, in Clinton, Iowa, the second son of Harry and Jennie (Flikkema) Kolk. He grew up in Fulton and finished at Fulton High School in the class of 1952.

Following graduation, Ed delivered milk for Goodenough Dairy. In 1957, he was drafted into the Army, trained as a medical lab technician, and served primarily in Stuttgart, Germany. Following that service obligation, he began working in research at Clinton Corn Processing Company, and continued in lab work throughout his career. He retired from Archer Daniels Midland in 1999. As a second career, he and his wife owned River Huis Traders Antiques in downtown Fulton.

Ed married Nancy Kamphuis at Second Reformed Church in Fulton on May 31, 1957.

Following Ed’s Army service, they lived the rest of their lives in Fulton.

As a child, Ed loved to read encyclopedias, and his curiosity for discovering new things and ideas lasted his entire life. Ed and Nancy traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe. Ed would take months off from work for them to travel to Europe. They taught their daughters the beauty of travel and the happiness in finding kindred spirits in other parts of the world.

Although Ed cherished his friends in distant lands,

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He loved to work in the garden, monitor boat traffic, watch the wildlife, teach the next generations about family traditions, and create good memories for his grandchildren.

Ed had a joy of music learned from his parents and his grandfather John Flikkema, and he taught his daughters to break into song at any time. He enjoyed attending concerts, both classical and rock. He also spent many summer nights at Clinton LumberKings baseball games. Ed’s father taught him the pure pleasure of grandchildren and how to appreciate the quirks of various people. Ed truly believed in the power of family, friends, and community.

Ed was active in Fulton community activities. He belonged to the Fulton Lions Club and AFS. He served on the boards of the Community Fund, Fulton Chamber of Commerce, Fulton Retail Development, and Fulton Zoning. He was a volunteer miller at de Immigrant windmill in Fulton since the mill opened in 2000. He trained under Master Miller Derk Jan Tinga from Groningen, the Netherlands, and they formed a friendship so strong many called Derk Jan his Dutch son.

Survivors include daughters, Gina Kolk (Thomas Walsh) of Oak Park, and Heidi Kolk of Oak Park/Fulton; AFS daughter, Ana Maria da Camara Silva; three grandchildren, Jon, Lili, and Duke Walsh, all of Oak Park; sisters-in-law Carol Kolk of Fulton, and Judy Zuidema of Morrison; three nephews, Kevin, Dan, and Mike Kolk; and two nieces, Lisa (Zuidema) Seaman and Amy (Zuidema) Venhuizen.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and one brother, Robert John Kolk.

Per Ed’s wishes, there will be no service or visitation.

Cremation rites will be accorded. The Fulton Chapel of the BosmaRenkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers or food gifts to the family, Ed would instead like mourners to sing a favorite rock song, hymn, or show tune while smiling and dancing. Memorial donations may be made to the cultural exchange programs at the Fulton Windmill Area at: FOW, PO Box 187, Fulton, IL, 61252.

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Free Calendar items are for nonprofit organizations when not raising funds. When submitting information please keep it as minimal as possible – Who, What, Where, When and a contact number. That way more items may be listed each week. Send calendar information to: prairieadvocate.com by Friday. for 5/18 - then every week stuff 5/25 Thru October, please run the FM 1st 3 weeks of month, every week stuff the last week.

Area Farmers’ Markets Tuesday

Lanark Farmers Market

200 block of W. Claremont St. in the Lanark City Park. One block west of state Route 73. Watch for signs.

3 to 6 p.m. every Tuesday June through OctoberVisit lanarkil.com/market/ Like us on FacebookPhone: 815-2754395

Wednesday

Milledgeville Farmers’ Market

Corner of state Route 40 and Polo Road, Milledgeville, 3 to 6 p.m. every Wednesday, May through October. Phone: 815-266-1345

Friday

Shannon Farmers Market

North side of Main Street, 1/2 block east of Blarney Stone Popcorn, 3 to 7 p.m. every Friday, June through September . Visit shannonillinois.com, Email: shannonchamber@gmail. com. Phone: 815-864-2194

urday, May to October. Visit Savannaillinois.com. Phone 815-273-2722

Morrison Farmers Market

204 E. Lincolnway, behind Whiteside County Court Services, 8 to 11 a.m. rain or shine, May 21 to Sept. 24.

Visit morrisonfarmersmarket. com. Call 815-772-4874 or 772-2018. Like us on Facebook Hanover Farmers Market

Main St. in downtown Hanover, 9 to 11 a.m. rain or shine, May through Oct. 1.

Call 815-858-5217. Like us on Facebook.

May 31-June 3 Cave Quest VBS

This year’s VBS is “Cave Quest: Following the Light of Jesus.” VBS will be held from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on May 31 to June 3 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pearl City.

Save the date of Sunday, June 5 as the VBS program will be held during worship. Call the church at 815-443-2215 for more information.

Thursdays in June Music on the Square

Every Thursday - June 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. Music on the Square in downtown Mount Carroll.

Live music, shopping, dining and visiting! Go to mtcarrollil.org for more information.

June 1

Carroll County Fair Board

The Carroll County Fair Board meets the 1st Wed. every month at the Milledgeville State Bank, 451 N. Main Ave., in the lower level Community Room (ATM Saturday side), at 7 p.m. Volunteers, Mount Carroll Farmers Market and the public, are welcome 116 E Market St., Down- to attend. town Mount Carroll, 8 a.m. to Hug somebody–with a shawl 12 noon every Saturday. May Prayer Shawl Ministo October . Visit mtcarrollil. try meets the first and third org, Email: yumcake@an- Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at gelfoodltd.com. Phone: 773- Lanark United Methodist 519-7833 or 800-244-9594 Church. The LUMC Shawl Savanna Farmers Market

700 block of N. Main Street next to Shivers Ice Cream Shop, Downtown Savanna , 3 to 6 p.m. every Sat-

Ministry invites anyone to come knit with us. We witness to God’s love by knitting, blessing, and giving shawls to those in need of

City, IL has Free Clothes the first Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. until 12 Noon. friendship, celebration, heal- Donations are welcome. Call ing, and comfort. Knit 3, Purl 815-291-2304 or 815-2913 - come share God’s work 4664 with questions. with us. Questions? Call the 8th Annual Show ‘N Show Off church 815-493-6300 or Jane Day Is your dog athletic, obeSmith at 815-225-7329. dient, or just likes to pose June 2 pretty? If so, you should be Thursdays in June - Music on at the 8th Annual Show ‘N the Square Show Off Day on Saturday, Every Thursday - June June 4, at the all new climate 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 6 to controlled Granny Rose K-9 8 p.m. Music on the Square Enrichment Center located in downtown Mount Carroll. right next to the Granny Live music, shopping, dining Rose Animal Shelter. A fun and visiting! Go to mtcarrollil. filled day for both youths org for more information. and adults. 4-H youths are CC 4-H Horse committee encouraged to participate The next meeting of the for a “practice” show before Carroll Co. 4-H Horse Com- the 4-H county fairs and are mittee will be at 7:30 p.m. on judged separately from the Thursday, June 2, at the Car- adults. Advanced entry is reroll County Fairgrounds at the quired for this event and must horse arena. Anyone interest- be made by Friday. Call 815ed in working with youth with 288-7387 or email grannytheir horse and pony project roseanimalshelter@hotmail. is welcome to attend. Agenda com if you have any quesitems include learning oppor- tions. tunities, drill team, July horse June 6 shows, plus more. For more information contact Leanne CC 4-H Leaders meeting The next Carroll County Rahn at University of Illinois 4-H Leader’s meeting will be Extension at lrahn@illinois. held at 6:15 p.m. on Monday, edu, or 815-244-9444.

June 6, at the Carroll County Freezing your summer harvest Extension Office kitchen. workshop Yes! You Can: Preserve Agenda items: 4-H Fair, sumIt Safely; Freezing Your mer activities, records, etc.

Summer Harvest will be held All organizational, project from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, and Junior Leaders are enJune 2, at the University of couraged to attend. For more Illinois Extension, 2998 W. information contact Leanne Pearl City Road, Freeport Rahn at University of Illinois (use parking lot B). Pre-reg- Extension at lrahn@illinois. istration is required. Register edu, or 815-244-9444. online at web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw/ or call the University of Illinois Extension at 815-235-4125. $5 registration fee. Space is limited, so register today.

June 4

Mount Carroll Artisan’s Market

In conjunction with the Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to 12 noon in downtown Mount Carroll. Artisans, vegetables and live music. Go to mtcarrollil.org for more information.

Hot Spot has Free Clothes

Join University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners/Master Naturalists as they discover the world of plants and pollinators from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Monday, June 6 at the Andresen Nature Center, Fulton. Make lip balm and hand cream from bees wax and soy bean oil; discover pollinators from bees and bugs to birds and butterflies; incorporate native plants into your yard for beauty and to help out our pollinators. $5 fee, space is limited, so visit go.illinois.edu/beenatural and sign up soon.

“The Hot Spot,” located in the Yellow Creek Church, 12606 W. Dublin Road, Pearl Friendship Quilters

The Chadwick and Milledgeville American Legions are sponsoring a six day bus trip to Gettysburg and Washington DC on October 31st to November 6th 2016.

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June 6 to 15 Read for the Win

Chadwick Public Library is offering the summer reading program, Read for the Win, beginning on Monday, June 6 and running through Friday, July 15. Young readers will read a “book a day” and older readers will read 10 pages a day to win a ticket to Timberlake Playhouse. A Read to the Rhythm book bag will be given to all children registered. For more information, call Jo Nell Castellani, director, Chadwick Public Library District, at 815-6845215.

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Food pantry

The Helping Hands Food Pantry located at 400 Main Ave in downtown Milledgeville is open from 9-11 a.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month.

The Chadwick-Milledgeville Ministerial Association sponsors the pantry. For more information, call 815-225-7682

June 8 Superfoods to the Rescue

Have you heard the term “superfoods”? There is a lot to be said for these colorful and healthful foods. Superfoods to the Rescue will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 8, at the Stephenson County Farm Bureau, 210 W. Spring St., Freeport. Register online at web. extension.illinois.edu/jsw/ or June 7 call the University of Illinois Toddler Tuesday’s start Bring your little one to Extension at 815-235-4125.

Andresen Nature Center in June 9 Fulton from 9:30 to 10:30 A Chorus of Insects fundraiser a.m. on Tuesdays starting Save the date of June 9 June 7 through July 12, and for the 1st annual joint fundiscover nature together!

There is a whole world of draiser, A Chorus of Insects: creatures in the ground, in Poetry, Prose, & Music, to the trees, everywhere! Chil- benefit the Galena Center for dren ages 2 to 5, with a parent the Arts and the Jo Daviess or guardian, will touch, and Conservation Foundation, at move like worms, birds and 7 p.m. at the Galena Center frogs. Free, but space is lim- for the Arts, 219 Summit, ited. You must be registered. Galena. Suggested $25 ticket Visit go.illinois.edu/toddler- price. RSVPs required, call tuesday to register online one JDCF at 815-858-9100.

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We have enough seating for 25 Veterans and their guest, single Veterans are also encouraged to apply.

EVERYONE NEEDS TO SIGN UP BY JUNE 15TH to allow Cheeseman Couches time to make arrangements.

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MORRISON

Nearly $3 million in road work ahead for city

BY JERMAINE PIGEE Sauk Valley Media jpigee@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5525

MORRISON – The city is faced with rough roads ahead, but if they wait too long, those roads will only get rougher.

That’s why the City Council kicked off a conversation at its meeting May 23 to address nearly $3 million in roadwork the city wants to do.

The discussion only scratched the surface of the city’s wish list of road repairs. There’s no concrete plan – or asphalt one, for that matter – in place right now, or even a timeline, but city leaders say the discussion is a step in the right direction down some roads that are sorely in need of repair.

One of those roads is among the city’s main

attractions.

Some council members say the most important project is a portion of Barry Dykhuizen Main Street between Orange Street and Clinton Street that could cost an estimated $1.7 million to fix.

City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen said, “Main Street is by far the largest project” on the list.

The project would include resurfacing the road, updating the water main and installing brick paver sidewalks, bicycle racks and benches.

“This will get more expensive the longer we wait,” Alderman Curt Bender said. “Main Street is our showcase. We bring people in every year to show it off and it is deteriorating

rapidly.

Sometimes, you have to bite the bullet and think about the future.”

Everett Pannier Other roads that need work include Winfield Street from Orange Street to Portland Avenue, Orange Street from Wall Street to U.S. Route 30, and Jackson Street from the south cul-desac to Wall Street.

The council has some options to pay for the projects, one of which is the local option sales tax, which voters approved in 2014. That tax brings in a monthly average of $18,700, or $224,400 annually.

Mayor Everett Pannier, however, cautioned that “You can’t do any of the projects with just sales tax money. Be aware of what

Next meeting The Morrison City Council next meets at 7 p.m. June 13 at the Whiteside County Law Enforcement Center Building, 400 N. Cherry St. Visit morrisonil.org or call 815-772-7657 for an agenda or more information. it would take to get this job done and how you’d finance it.”

The council could also borrow money through a bond and pay the debt back over, for example, a 20-year period. They could also use Motor Fuel Tax funds.

The city could also use revenue from the telecommunications tax it gets from the state, but first it needs to figure out why that revenue stream has slowed lately.

“That tax has averaged about $100,000 a year, but that amount has dropped down by almost 50 percent,” Dykhuizen said. “We want to know why because it’s odd that it dropped suddenly.”

Dykhuizen said it can take anywhere between 30 to 90 days to get that answer.

Alderman Dave Helms said he would prefer to see Winfield Street taken care of first.

“People have been asking me about Winfield and people want to see that road get done,” he said.

“We would be using the tax dollars to pay that off, so you won’t be using the general fund. I’m not against borrowing money to complete Main Street.”

The council has already approved other projects throughout Morrison. Last month, the council voted to

approve Martin & Company Excavating in Oregon as the low bidder for the Wall Street general maintenance project at a cost of $106,968.

The project will include Wall Street, from the west side of Hall Street to the west city of Cherry Street.

Curb ramps and sidewalks also will be included.

Project manager Shawn Ortgiesen said the project will take about 3 weeks to complete, and the city is pushing to have work on the street, which is near the Whiteside County Fair, done before the start of the fair on Aug. 16.

Officials have also completed general maintenance on Wall Street from Clinton Street to Jackson Street, earlier this year. That project carried a price tag of just over $124,000.

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In June 2014, Gov. Pat Quinn signed HB5354 into law — the so-called “cupcake bill” that will allow home kitchen operators to bake free from intervention by local governments or health departments, as long as the home operations pull in less than $1,000 per month or there is not a complaint or health-safety issue.

After the Illinois Department of Public Health tried to block the measure, some county public health officials succeeded in amending the bill with a loophole: It applies only to home kitchen operations where the local governing body has adopted an ordinance authorizing the direct sale of baked goods.

“The Carroll County Board adopted the bill that will help many bakers and allow people a little more flexibility with what they produce,” Lieb said.

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The Carroll County home baker rules work hand in hand with its farmers market rules.

“Their only other option before the cupcake law was to go to a farmers market to buy baked goods made at certified kitchens.

Now, there are two ways to get homemade baked goods legally. That allows the same foods produced for farmers markets.

That means no pumpkin, mincemeat or custard-type pies, unless you have a certified kitchen and they

are refrigerated.”

Potentially hazardous baked goods such as cream or custard filled items, and egg-based or custard pies must be produced and packaged in an inspected facility and held under refrigeration of 41 degrees or less, according to information found on the CCHD web site.

Non-hazardous baked goods such as cookies, cakes or fruit pies may be prepared in non-commercial kitchens and sold, provided the “bake sale”

is limited in nature – fewer than 14 days of consecutive operation, like a farmers market, a fund raiser for a not-for-profit or charitable organization, and not a regular commercial business. Labeling requirements must be met.

Minimum labeling requirements may be provided as a label on the package or container, on a sign or placard or as a recipe available to the consumer.

Information should include the common name of the product; the name, address

and zip code of the person or processor; net contents; a list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; and a list of any artificial color, artificial flavor or preservatives used.

Visit ccphd.org and search Farmers Markets for details, or call Doug Lieb at the Carroll County Health Department is at 822 S. Mill St. in Mount Carroll, or call 815-244-8855 for your questions and more information.

MASSIVE REGIONAL FIREARMS AUCTION Fri, June 24th - Sun, June 26th at Rock Island Auction Company in Rock Island, IL! Over 3300 lots, Over 6500 Firearms, 5000+ Items Classified as Antique or Curio & Relic, over 1100 Winchesters, nearly 600 Colts, over 1000 Sporting Arms, over 500 Military items. Manufacturers to include: Winchester, Smith & Wesson, Colt, Remington, Browning, Mauser, Savage, Ruger and more. Plus Edged Weapons, Ammunition, Books, Holsters, Firearms Parts, Randall Knives, and more!

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Hop on over to FHN for a Saturday of healthy family fun!

The Family YMCA of Northwest Illinois and FHN are teaming up to bring you the region’s best healthy activities, wellness tips, and lots of fun to kick off your summer – all in one day!

Research shows that without access to out-of-school physical and learning activities, kids fall behind academically and gain weight twice as fast during summer as during the school year. Come out to Healthy Kids Day®, a national YMCA initiative, and the FHN Family Health Fair at FHN’s Burchard Hills facility to kick start some healthier summer behaviors. Activities include archery, a teen agility course and CATCH activities, an obstacle course, bike rodeo and photo booth, and many other games and demonstrations as well as all kinds of fun and useful healthcare information.

Roller skate on the bike path with the Skate Station, walk the Born Learning Trail with the United Way of Northwest Illinois, discover antique medical equipment with the Stephenson County Historical Society or learn about science at the Children’s Hands On Museum booth. Dance to live music provided by Big Radio!

All activities are free and events will be held come rain or shine. For more information, visit www.fhn.org and spring into a healthy summer with the Family YMCA of Northwest Illinois and FHN!

FHN Family Health Fair and YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day® Saturday, June 11, 2016 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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MOUNT CARROLL

Mayfest celebrates 35 years Mount Carroll’s 35th annual Mayfest Music and Arts Festival started Friday night and continued through Sunday night. Sponsored by the Mount Carroll Chamber of Commerce, Mayfest visitors enjoyed seven musical groups, more than 50 arts and crafts booths, children’s activities, a 5K walk/run Saturday morning, a classic car show Sunday afternoon, a delectable food tent, and the Rotary Club’s beer and wine garden.

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Van Bedeian helps the ladies decide at his goldsmith and jewelry booth at the Mayfest crafts show, just one of more than 50 arts and crafts booths featured.

ABOVE: Brenda Getz enjoys some finger licking good Mayfest food.

LEFT: Looks like an alien spacecraft! A 1958 BMW Isetta 300, owned

by Steve and Geri Lenoch of Coralville, Iowa, landed at the Mayfest classic car show Sunday.

ABOVE LEFT: Ari Law gets his face painted.

ABOVE RIGHT: Shoppers peruse one of the many arts and crafts booths at Mayest.

LEFT: A great location for sweet kettle korn, just outside of the Rotary beer and wine tent.

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LANARK — The City of Lanark needs residents’ help with its plan to carry out street repair, drinking water infrastructure, sanitary sewer, and other general maintenance and improvement projects.

“In order to continue applying for the above grants, which help finance these types of projects, the City needs to complete a new city-wide income survey,” said City of Lanark Intern Lexie Woodward.

She said since 2010, Lanark has completed a well, sanitary sewer, and storm water project. The City applied for

Community Development Assistance Program grant funds, from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, for these projects.

“They were awarded 75 percent of them, including an $83,000 emergency CDAP grant to replace a lift station, which helped to keep resident’s water and sewer fees low and to take pressure off the City’s financial reserves,” said Woodward.

Lanark Mayor John Huggins said the City implemented a Capital Improvement Fund in April 2015, a $3 per month per water bill fee that will be used to fund specifically these projects.

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MOUNT CARROLL

Dollar General on hold Land not stable enough; site may have to change

BY JERMAINE PIGEE jpigee@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5525 @JPigee84

Three high school seniors were each awarded a $350 Carroll Service Company Agricultural Scholarship. They are (from left) Bailey Durward of Thomson, West Carroll High School, will be attending the University of Illinois.

Jamie Cullor of Baileyville, Forrestville Valley High School, is attending Highland Community College this fall. After Highland, she plans to attend the University of Wisconsin at Platteville.

Brooklyn Seiler of Byron, Byron Community High School, plans to attend Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin. (submitted photos)

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“The estimated cost of street repairs instead of just seal coating will be ongoing for several years and hundreds of thousands of dollars, but there are no hard figures yet,” Huggins said. “The water tower inspection will be around $2,500 to $3,500. Then repairs and painting the tower, depending on the outcome of the inspections, could be $80,000 or more.”

He said the sanitary sewer lining work scheduled for this year will be approximately $100,000,

and there are still two phases to go for east lift station at a possible cost of $800,000. City park handicap accessible improvements are estimated at $160,000.

A cover letter, survey form and a self-addressed stamped envelope will be mailed to all residents in the next coming weeks.

“We cannot stress enough how important it is for all residents to complete and return the survey, as well as to answer honestly,” she said. “A 75 percent response rate is required and all of the survey questions must be answered. It is important

that the survey be returned

by July 1.”

Woodward said the information provided will be kept strictly confidential in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974. Results of the survey will be compiled

by Sharon Pepin of Community Funding and Planning Services. If you have any questions about CDAP grant programs or the survey, please contact Pepin at 815-947-8224.

Contact City Intern Lexie Woodward at LexieLanark@gmail.com, or on Lanark’s One Civic Number at 815-493-1155 for more information.

MOUNT CARROLL – Dollar General won’t be laying the groundwork on a new store right now, and it’s ground that won’t work that put those plans on hold – but that doesn’t mean the discount retail chain is ruling out adding Mount Carroll to its growing list of locations.

STL Equities based in Chesterfield, Missouri, has 1.33 acres under contract with the city on which to build the store, but tests determined the land isn’t stable enough for the 9,100-square-foot freestanding store.

“They did ground borings on the site and they determined the grounds were not stable enough,” Mayor Carl Bates said during the City Council’s meeting May 24. “They may have to move the building to another site.”

The plan was to build the store at 18405 state Route

Next meeting The Mount Carroll City Council next meets at 7:30 p.m. June 14 at City Hall, 302 N. Main St. Go to mtcarrollil.org or call 815-244-4424 for an agenda or more information.

64 on the eastern edge of town, but that proposal has been withdrawn for now.

Despite the setback, Bates believes the company will submit another proposal in the coming weeks.

“They will be doing additional ground borings on the site,” Bates said.

“When they know what they are going to do, they will let us know.”

This would be the fourth Dollar General built in Carroll County, along with Lanark, Savanna and Milledgeville.

In other business, the Mount Carroll City Council voted to put a question on the Nov. 8 ballot that will ask voters if the city

clerk should continue be an elected position, or should it be changed to an appointed position.

Julie Cuckler first was elected in 1984, and has been clerk for 31 years. Her eighth 4-year term ends in April, and she is thinking about retiring, but hasn’t made up her mind.

“I’ll be 62 next year,” she recently said. “If I do this for another 4 years, that would make me 66 when my term ends. I’m getting up there in age.”

In a meeting earlier this month, Councilman Mike Risko, who favors making it an appointed position, said “If there is one person who is not qualified for the position, but they decide to run and no one runs against, then you are stuck with that person for 4 years,” Risko said. “We want to make it more on a qualified basis, to where the mayor and City Council can create a criteria, job description and hire a person, just like a normal business.”

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Farm Bureau at a glance

By Chastity Welch, Carroll County Manager

B

oy, has it been an exciting baseball season! You all are more than aware that I am a huge baseball fan. Tucker has been playing it since he was 6 years old and the time and effort put into this sport has been huge at our house.

It was more than exciting to see a close game for the Eastland Cougars to win the Regional. I know I was more than a little nervous when we were done but as the season has progressed, this team has grown leaps and bounds.

That is the best part of the season is seeing them grow, but next time I hope we get our stuff together a little sooner!

While we didn’t win our sectional game, it is still quite impressive for a team mainly made up of freshman and sophomores. There is a lot of growing to come and a lot of games to win in our future.

Suzi Parron, a well-known

writer on barn quilts, will be coming to Carroll County in June. She is lined up to speak here at our office at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21. She will also be instructing a barn quilt painting class at our office on Wednesday, June 22. For information on the barn quilt painting class, please contact our office ASAP or visit our website as we do only have a few spots left.

Suzi travels full time by RV, speaking to quilt guilds, libraries, civic organizations — whoever would like to hear more about barn quilts!

Her talk will take you on a journey along the quilt trail, beginning with the very first barn quilt, which stemmed from Donna Sue Groves and her wish to honor her mother’s quilting art. The presentation features over one hundred stunning photographs of barn quilts, some of which rival cloth quilts in their intricacy. You will hear stories of some of

the individuals who have painted quilt blocks to honor loved ones or their local culture, along with a few humorous anecdotes.

The presentation is both informative and entertaining, as we explore the way in which our quilting heritage takes on new meaning as this movement continues to expand. In 2012, Suzi published the story of the quilt trail featuring 27 states and dozens of barn quilt stories. Mark your calendars now!

The Women’s Committee will be sponsoring a blood drive with the Rock River Valley Blood Center from noon until 5 p.m. on Monday, June 27.

Appointments can be made by calling our office at 815244-3001.

The Annual Membership Appreciation Breakfast has been scheduled from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 24. Invitations will be mailed

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Archery, rabbit and shotgun SPIN Clubs offer June workshops Prairie Advocate staff

MOUNT CARROLL – Three Carroll County 4-H SPIN clubs are getting ready to meet in June.

The Shooting Sports Archery SPIN Club will have archery workshops at 5:30 p.m. June 7 at the Mike and Jodi York farm, 25269 E. Locust Road in Lanark.

You must be accompanied by a parent, or another responsible adult. Dress for the weather. You need to arrive at least 30 minutes before ending time if you are late and still want to shoot. Bring whatever equipment you have.

There is no cost for 4-H’ers to attend, and $20 for non 4-H’ers. The Archery SPIN Club is open to all youth 8 to 18 years old.

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Cost is $20. FHN donates the entire cost of each physical done to the school affiliated with that clinic.

Exam meets Illinois or Wisconsin eligibility requirements for all sports. Sports Physical Form must be completed and signed by parent before exam. If parent does not accompany student, he or she must bring a Consent for Medical Care Form signed by a parent or guardian. All forms are available at area schools and online at www.fhn.org.

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SAVANNA

City gets OK to award sewer plant bid Construction phase of project can now begin

BY MICHAEL MILLER For Prairie Advocate

SAVANNA — It’s taken a while, but the City of Savanna has at last been given the OK by the Economic Development Administration to proceed with its official awarding of the bid to construct its new wastewater treatment plant. The City Council had previously approved the bid from Williams Brothers Construction, Inc. from Peoria for $8.64 million, and now the city can move ahead with officially awarding the work and beginning the construction

phase of the project.

Superintendent of Public Works John Lindeman said that an email had been sent to city officials from the EDA informing them of this approval. He expects Fischer Excavating will be back soon to finish the water main work on Bowen St. and the sewer portion of the project. He also hoped to find out when the in-system, or underground piping, portion behind the fire station would begin. Plans are to begin work on the sewer plant this month, with much more information for the next scheduled council meeting.

Personnel/Ordinance/ Public Relations Committee Chairman Christine Lee said that discussion continues regarding the

city’s policy on citizens’ responsibility to repair sidewalks, but no firm answer yet in place.

There was agreement that many citizens would still not be able to afford the requisite cash necessary to comply with the city’s current program, where the city performs the work to remove old sidewalks and pay for the concrete, but the citizen would be responsible for the cost of labor. They were investigating other avenues to help citizens, such as volunteers, reimbursement programs like those being done with building demolition, and other methods.

Mayor Tony McCombie recommended, and council approved, the following

individual appointments to the newly formed joint Planning and Zoning Board: Larry Melaas, Eric Hartman, and Roger Husband to threeyear terms; Jim Freidenbach and Steve Haring to twoyear terms; and Shawn Picolotti, to a one-year term.

Mitchell Ottenhausen, was appointed to the Police Pension board for a twoyear term, and Robert Stretton III was appointed to a two-year term to the Fire Pension Board.

Council approved a request for funding for an all-department vehicle in the amount of $17,500. $15,000 was budgeted for this item, a 2014 Chevy Equinox, all-wheel drive with about 46,000 miles on it, priced at $17,777.27. The city’s Colorado used by the water

department is going to be traded in. The assumption is that the amount of the tradein will more than make up for the difference between the requested funding amount and the price.

Council approved holding a city-wide yard sales event on June 10 and 11; this is not city or chamber sponsored, but the city wants to promote it and some of the businesses in town wanted to have a related sidewalk sales event to coincide.

Council also approved a resolution allowing, the area on Murray Street between Main and the alley east of Main to be used by the Chamber of Commerce for a First Friday Outdoor Movie on June 3. They also will allow the Fire Department

Consternation, then approval, of new sign City departments request more than $105K for 7 projects

BY MICHAEL MILLER For Prairie Advocate

SAVANNA – A flurry of funding requests from various city departments included a 4-3 vote to approve a city hall electronic scrolling display sign for an estimated $19,898, but not before the importance of the sign was questioned.

Alderman Lisa Robinson asked if this was a good use of city funds, taking into account the unexpected expenses to rehab the city hall.

Original estimates for new flooring and trim for City Hall were under $13,000, the amount budgeted, Alderman Bill Robinson said. But as the contractors investigated, they found more issues with the previous work done at City Hall, increasing the request to $14,195.

Mayor Tony McCombie said that the new contractors told her that the questionable tiling should have lasted 70 years, but that because it was improperly laid, it is no good.

Lisa Robinson inquired about possible legal

to use the state Route 64/84 intersection on July 23 and July 24.

Health insurance costs for city employees is going up by eight percent, and since the city only budgeted for a five percent increase, they entered closed session to discuss the discrepancy.

Council approved by a 5-3 margin a motion by Bill Robinson for the city to cover the increased costs, but would allow them to modify the amount of the employees’ contribution if the state would take away funds coming to the city.

The actual policy will not change as the city is locked into it for one year. The nay votes were cast by Christine Lee, Jeff Griswold, and Pat Sanchez.

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Other Savanna council action: • John Ashby is the city’s new ordinance officer and reported on his initial survey of various violations found. In addition to finding 52 yards in violation of mowing regulations, Ashby found unlicensed vehicles, appliances in yards, and various building code violations.

• Council unanimously approved payment to Community Funding and Planning Services for their work on grant administration for the CDAP Emergency Public Infrastructure grant and the CDAP Disaster Grant for the in-system and wastewater treatment plant for a total of $4,650. action against the original contractor, but Attorney Phil Jensen said that because of the timing of the relevant bond period, the city now had no legal recourse.

“It’s unfortunate, and it’s a waste of taxpayer dollars, but it is what it is,” the mayor said, noting the importance of background checks when awarding a bid for work.

The city has $15,000 budgeted for the sign, with the balance to be paid for by donations. The sign will have a limestone base, with a concrete shell, and will be 10 feet by 36 inches by 48 inches in size. The scrolling display will be 85 by 19 inches. McCombie confirmed that the Savanna Rotary Club has promised to donate $3,000 of the

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• Approved payment of an additional $5,500 to MSA Professional Services for the additional streets that were added to the city’s ongoing street repair project.

• Awarded the bid for the street repair project to Brandt Construction, totaling $398,407, with only Lisa Robinson opposing. Lindeman said he’d let the council know more about a start date for the project at the next council meeting. Due to EDA technicalities, Lindeman said, the bid award for the wastewater treatment plant construction cannot yet be finalized.

remaining $5,000.

The sign will announce community organizations upcoming events as well as city business.

The mayor said that this item has been in the budget for three years but has been passed over due to lack of funding. With the opportunity for additional funding from the Rotary Club it seemed a better time to move forward. She said if the council didn’t feel it was wise to pursue, they had the option to vote it down.

Bill Robinson said that the funding for the sign came from Hotel/Motel funds, for which there are strict limits on spending parameters.

Since there is an advertising component to the sign, it would qualify.

McCombie said the city was “sitting on those funds” and was hoping to use them for the bike trail head, but the grant for that project was lost, twice.

Alderman Peg Haffey hoped the sign would get the attention of the large amount of traffic that passed by City Hall every day.

Other department requests that were approved included three from public works.

Two replacement computers at a cost not to exceed $4,000; and $47,880 for a skid loader, to replace a smaller one that will be relegated to lighter work.

The new vehicle will allow the department to affix attachments for such duties as mowing the bike trail.

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Gift establishes FHN Shari Murphy nursing scholarship

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BY JERMAINE PIGEE Sauk Valley Media jpigee@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5525

The family of FHN nurse Shari Murphy endowed a scholarship fund in her honor to help future nurses get their education and achieve their goals. Shari Murphy cared for patients as a nurse at FHN Memorial Hospital for 10 years. She died this year, and her husband, Brian, established the scholarship to honor her dedication to helping others. Pictured (from left) are FHN VP Human Resources Len Carter; FHN President and CEO Michael Perry, MD; FHN Foundation Executive Director Terry Egan; Brian Murphy; FHN Chief Nursing Officer Kathryn Martinez; FHN Foundation Annual Giving Coordinator Jackie Wehrenberg; and FHN Chief Operating Officer Mark Gridley. (submitted photo)

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Partial funding for the equipment for this program was provided by the Friends of the NRA. For more information contact Mike York at 815266-1992.

Youth ages 8-18 are welcome to participate in a Rabbit SPIN Club at the Wynia home in Mount Carroll. Meetings are at 6 p.m. June 7, July 5 and 19.

Children will learn about housing, nutrition, vet care, grooming, meat rabbit production, using manure for garden fertilizer, diseases

and prevention, and growing your own rabbit food.

The cost for the club will be $30 for non-4-H members and $10 for 4-H members. No need to own a rabbit to participate.

Contact Cortnae Wynia at 815-246-3393, or the University of Illinois Carroll Co. Extension Office at 815244-9444 or Leanne Rahn at lrahn@illinois.edu for more information on the rabbit and archery programs.

Clinics for the 4-H Shooting Sports Shotgun project will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays through July 28 at the Clark VanBuskirk shooting range at 8989 VanBuskirk Road, Mount Carroll.

The Shooting Sports Shotgun SPIN Club is open to current and non-4-H youth 10 and older by Sept.

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Bring: A parent or adult – you will also have paper work to fill out that needs a parent signature; Safety glasses if you have them; Your own gun if you have one, otherwise a few guns are available to use; Dress for the weather and bring bug spray. No cost to attend for current 4-H’ers, $20 for non 4-H’ers.

Contact Wayne Knight at 815-244-3380 or the Carroll Co. Extension Office at 815-244-9444 for more information.

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SAVANNA – Motorcycle enthusiast Tim Mace has turned his love of bikes into a business.

On May 1, the 64-yearold Savanna man opened Hammer Down Speed Shop at 107 Madison St. He runs the business with Gary Speed, 73, his friend for more than 40 years.

The two sell motorcycles and parts, do repairs and build custom bikes.

“I can build bikes and Speed repairs them,” Mace said. “We started setting

Hammer Down Speed Shop, 107 Madison St. in Savanna, opens at 8:30 a.m.

7 days a week, and closes as owner Tim Mace sees fit.

For more information or to set up an appointment, call Gary Speed at 815440-8977 or Mace at 515-360-4318. A Facebook page is in the works. things up last fall, and now we are getting things in so when people need something repaired or replaced, we can do that.”

They can repair any type

of bike, but Mace prefers Harley-Davidsons.

“I like Harleys because of the sounds they make, the comfort in the ride and they are a lot smoother,” he said. “We can work on any bike, if it comes down to it.”

Mace takes a laissez faire attitude about his hours: He gets to the shop around 8:30 a.m. every day, and stays open until there’s nothing else to do.

“If someone needs something done, we can get it done,” he said.

“It depends on what the problem is and how important it is to get done.”

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A request for swing arm mower for $7,244 will allow public works to mow higher areas such as the Fourth Street guardrail.

For the police department, a photocopy machine for $4,850, and replacement flooring in the amount of $7,576.74 was approved.

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Their proposal is that if the city pays for the necessary additional hot mix, they will overlay these alleys to a

thirteen foot width.

“That’s dirt cheap,” Robinson said. “The cost to the city would be between $18- $20,000, and the city has the funds for this agreement.”

“It’s a way for us to work smarter, at less cost to the taxpayer, which is the most important thing,” McCombie said.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF CARROLL STATE BANK OF PEARL CITY, Plaintiff, vs.

DEBRA J. ALTENSEY, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ANDREW J. ALTENSEY, FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, STATE OF ILLINOIS, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ANDREW J. ALTENSEY, AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants.

Case No. 16 CH 7 PUBLICATION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE To: DEBRA J. ALTENSEY, Individually and as Representative of the Estate of Andrew J. Altensey, 5928 Riverview Rd., Thomson, IL 61285 The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, DEBRA J. ALTENSEY, Individually and as Representative of the Estate of Andrew J. Altensey, defendant in the above-entitled cause, that the above suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court for the 15th Judicial Circuit, Carroll County, Illinois, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for foreclosure of a mortgage and other relief on the following described property in which you have or claim an interest: The Leasehold Estate (said Leasehold Estate being defined in Paragraph 1.C. of the ALTA Leasehold endorsement(s) attached hereto), created by the instrument herein referred to as the lease, executed by United States of America, acting by and through the Secretary of the Army, as lessor and Larry Altensey and Bette Altensey, as Lessee dated February 11, 1999 which lease was recorded as a part of assignment of lease recorded as Document No. 2008R-2998 in Record Book 955, page 329, which lease demises the following described land: Part of Tract No. FI-136, as shown and delineated in that certain lease made by the United States, Department of the Army to Larry Altensey and Bette Altensey dated February 11, 1999, Contract No. DACW25-1-99-4398, said lease being attached to and a part of assignment of lease recorded as Document No 2008R-2998 in Record Book 955, page 329, located in the County of Carroll, State of Illinois, being part of the Northeast Quarter Fractional Section 2, Township 23 North, Range 3 East of the 4th Principal Meridian, Carroll County, Illinois.

Property commonly known as 5928 Riverview Rd., Thomson, IL 61285 Title Holder of Record: Debra J. Altensey as surviving joint tenant succeeding to the interest of Andrew J. Altensey, deceased.

Identification of Mortgage: Mortgage from Andrew J. Altensey and Debra J. Altensey to STATE BANK OF PEARL CITY, dated August 29, 2008 and February 10, 2016, and recorded October 23, 2008 in the Carroll County Recorder?s Office as Document No. 2008R-2999.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said defendant, DEBRA J. ALTENSEY, Individually and as Representative of the Estate of Andrew J. Altensey, file your answer in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit, Carroll County, Illinois, on or before JUNE 20, 2016, default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

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815available NOW! 275-2652 or 815815-441-5706 244-1500 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF CARROLL, STATE OF ILLINOIS IN RE THE ESTATE OF: TERRY J. PILGRIM, Deceased.

No. 16 P 12 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is hereby given of the death of TERRY J. PILGRIM. Letters of Office were issued on the 26th day of February, 2016 to ROBERT M. PILGRIM, as Administrator, and whose attorneys are Mertes & Mertes, P.C., 4015 East Lincolnway, Suite D, Sterling, IL 61081.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court, Carroll County Courthouse, 301 North Main, Mount Carroll, Illinois, or with the Personal Representative, or both, within six (6) months from the date of publication of this notice or three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of this notice, whichever is later, to Claimants and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the Attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

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Notice is hereby given that a tentative budget and appropriation ordinance for the Town of Freedom in the County of Carroll, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2016 and ending March 31, 2017, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at the Clerks home, 15278 Carter Rd.; Lanark, please call to set a time, 815-541-9079.

Notice is further given hereby that a public hearing on said budget and appropriation ordinance will be held at 7:00 o’clock PM., 9th day, June, 2016, at Freedom Township Hall in this Town and that final action on this ordinance will be taken by the Board of Town Trustees at the meeting to be held at 7:30 o’clock PM., on the 9th day of June, 2016.

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Notice is further hereby given that a public hearing on said budget and appropriation ordinance will be held at 7:00 PM., 9th day June, 2016, at Freedom Township Hall in this Town and that final action on this ordinance will be taken at a meeting to be held at Township Hall at 7:45 o’clock PM., 9th day, June, 2016.

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IESA state track and field qualifiers from Eastland Junior High School are (front, from left) Meredith Janssen, Alyssa Miller, Erin Henze, Mara Schmieder, Bailey Thede, Dani Rush, Anna Wilhelm, Chloe Bouvia, Haley Adams, and Karlie Krogman; and (back, from left) Stephen Reisfeck, Ian Kromer, Paige Bardell, and Rachel Wilczynski. Lydia Coatney was not available for the photo.

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LANARK — Eastland’s Junior High School track team completed its 2-month season on a high note.

“We started our season at the end of March, and had seven scheduled meets around the area. A total of 38 seventh- and eighthgrade athletes competed throughout the season in various events,” coach Rachel Todd said.

Both the seventh- and eighth-grade girls’ teams placed first at the conference meet in Lena, Todd said.

The eighth grade boys took second place, and the seventh grade boys placed fifth.

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Karlie Krogman, a seventh-grader and state qualifier in the discus and shot put, is pictured with her seventh-place medal in the discus throw. (Photos courtesy of Rachel Todd) season as a part of the Illinois Elementary School Association,” said Todd. “We competed at sectionals in Erie, and

then had 15 athletes qualify for IESA Class A state tournament in Peoria.”

Of the 15 athletes at the state meet, it was Karlie Krogman, a seventh-grade competitor in the discus and shot put, who came away with a medal by placing seventh in the state in the discus throw.

The other state qualifiers in the seventh-grade girls competition included Rachel Wilczynski, high jump; Mara Schmieder, 1,600meter run; Chloe Bouvia, 100-meter dash; and the 4x200-meter relay team

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MILLEDGEVILLE — Its mission is to transport local World War II and Korean War era veterans to visit their memorial in Washington, D.C. As part of their community outreach, local veterans are invited.

The Milledgeville American Legion Duggar Post 553 and Chadwick American Legion Post 739 are sponsoring the six-day bus trip on Oct. 31 to Nov. 6.

“We have enough seating for 25 Veterans and a guest, but single Veterans are also encouraged to apply,” said Milledgeville Commander Lee Gibbs.

“Everyone needs to sign up by Wednesday, June 15, to allow Cheeseman Coaches time to make arrangements.”

The tour includes visits to the Flight 93 crash site in Pennsylvania; the Gettysburg Civil War battlefield; Arlington National Cemetery; Changing of the Guard; War Memorials in Washington; and the Smithsonian Institute.

Gibbs said the estimated cost per couple will be $500 to $700, and will be determined when registration is complete on June 15.

“Availability is on a first come, first served basis,” Gibbs said. “If you’re interested, sign up right away to ensure your seats.”

Call Chadwick Commander Hartman at 815-684-5288, or Milledgeville Commander Gibbs at 815-225-7543

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS

By Craig Lang Prairie Advocate Sports

Class 1A softball sectional scores

PECATONICA SECTIONAL May 24 Pearl City 5, Dakota 2 Le-Win 7, AFC 3 May 27 Pearl City 3, Le-Win 0 GENESEO SUPERSECTIONAL May 30 Princeville 8, Pearl City 2

Class 2A softball sectional scores

STILLMAN VALLEY SECTIONAL May 24 Stillman Valley 4, Sterling Newman 0 Morrison 8, Byron 0: Lauren Pannier was nearly untouchable.

In six innings of work in a 2A Stillman Valley Sectional semifinal, the Fillies pitcher struck out 13 and allowed just one hit, an infield single, as Morrison beat Byron 8-0 Tuesday. Pannier struck out the first five batters she saw in the game, then struck out two more in the third before allowing her first baserunner on an error. A strikeout ended that inning and stranded the runner, giving Pannier eight strikeouts in three innings of work.

“She was hitting her spots,” Morrison coach Tammy Deter said. “She had her spins working and everything was going good, so it was a great outing for her.”

Morrison (24-7) only had to face one situation with a Byron runner in scoring position in the game.

That came with runners on first and second with two outs in the sixth, and Pannier induced a slow roller to Stralow at first to end the inning.

“They couldn’t catch on to her movement, because she’s been great,” Morrison catcher Lauren Vos said.

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The Bulldogs edged the Missiles 5-4 to end Milledgeville’s season. (PA photo/Craig Lang) on second, Vos hit a dribbler up the line toward third. Byron third baseman Allison Kultgen looked Melton back to the bag, but that delay was enough for Vos to be safe at first. After Kultgen threw, Melton took off for third, sliding in safely ahead of the throw. As she did that, Vos took off for second, also beating the throw.

As Byron second baseman Gabrielle Schmidt turned to look at the umpire following the call, she did not see Melton break for home, scoring to put the Fillies in the lead.

“As soon as I saw the ball go through, I knew I had to outsmart [Schmidt],” Melton said.

Morrison broke through with five runs in the fifth. After the Fillies loaded the bases, Stralow singled in Emily Szabo. Sitzmore and Steines followed with hits, each driving in two more. Vos and Sitzmore drove in runs in the sixth and seventh to pad the lead.

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– SVM article by Eric Ingles May 28 Stillman Valley 13, Morrison 0 (6 inn.): Stillman Valley showed its hand. Turns out it was full of cards that Morrison had not seen before. The Fillies had no answer for an aggressive steal attempt, and the Cardinals ran their way to a 13-0, six-inning win in the Class 2A Stillman Valley Sectional championship game on Saturday in Davis Junction. The Cardinals advanced to the Illinois Central College Supersectional.

Stillman Valley had its way on the basepaths. When the Cardinals had a situation with runners on first and second, the batter would show bunt, drawing Morrison third baseman Madison Steines in to cover. Once Steines crept up, the Cardinals executed a double-steal, easily swiping third as shortstop Jaeden Workman couldn’t race over to cover the bag in time.

This happened five times over the course of six innings.

Morrison couldn’t adjust to the

Eastland’s Zach Randecker delivers a pitch to a Dakota batter during Wednesday’s sectional semifinal game in Hanover against Dakota. Randecker fanned six hitters, but the Cougars fell to the Indians, 6-0. (PA photo/Craig Lang) play. What started off as runners on first and second quickly became two runners in scoring position, and the Cardinals took advantage.

They erupted for six runs in the third to break open the game, added two more in the fifth, and closed out the win with four runs in the sixth. Six of the Cardinals’ 13 runs scored on singles after a double-steal put the runners in scoring position.

“It’s really, really hard to defend, because you know you have to cover third, and also try to cover the hole in short if they pull the bunt back and swing,” Workman said.

“This is the first time we’ve seen it all season. They went crazy with it, and we just tried to stop it.”

Morrison starter Lauren Pannier wasn’t hit hard, but didn’t have much help behind her. She allowed

six hits and seven runs (three earned) in 2 1/3 innings. Brooke Stralow didn’t have much success, either; she allowed six earned runs and eight hits in 3 2/3 innings.

– SVM article by Patrick Mason

Class 3A softball regional scores

ROCHELLE REGIONAL May 23 Dixon 2, Rochelle 1 May 24 Sterling 14, Dixon 1 (5 inn.)

May 26 Rock Falls 3, Mendota 2 May 28 Sterling 1, Rock Falls 0 ROCHELLE SECTIONAL June 1 Sterling vs. Hampshire, 4:30 p.m.

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS Continued . . .

Class 1A baseball sectional scores

RIVER RIDGE SECTIONAL May 25 Dakota 6, Eastland 0: The box score will read that Dakota junior ace Cade Meier threw a complete game with just three hits allowed.

Nobody would have thought he could have gone all seven innings in a 6-0 victory over Eastland in the Class 1A River Ridge Sectional semifinals after a mound visit from head coach Chris Klouser in the first. “I looked at him and said ‘Coach, I’ve got this,’� Meier said. “I’ve pitched in big games before. I knew I was going to find it.� “I was more concerned with how he was sliding around on the mound,� Klouser said. “It’s a big game, and kids are nervous. I told him he didn’t have to do anything special. He seemed to settle down then.� Meier escaped a bases-loaded jam in the first by striking out the side. He then found his groove in the following innings; through four frames, Meier struck out 10 Eastland hitters. However, he wasn’t even the best pitcher early on. Not to be outdone, Eastland senior Zack Randecker breezed through the Indian lineup, and was perfect through four innings. Things changed in the top of the fifth. Dakota center fielder Hunter Knox blasted a triple to the fence to lead off the inning. Noah Zellmer came up next, and drilled a comebacker right off the leg of Randecker as Knox raced home for the first run of the game. Still, Eastland coach Weston Burkholder decided to stick with his ace. “It was his game with him being the only senior and a leader for us,� Burkholder said. “It just wasn’t our day.� The Cougars never had a big inning of their own, but there it still plenty of optimism around Eastland baseball. “We should be pretty set next year,� Burkholder said. “A 20-win season for us is great. A lot of kids stepped up big. Eastland baseball is back. I expect good things next year.� – SVM article by Adam Feiner Freeport Aquin 5, Milledgeville 4: Wednesday’s Class 1A River Ridge Sectional semifinal between Aquin and Milledgeville was supposed to be close – and it definitely lived up to the billing.

But Aquin showed its resiliency by overcoming four errors and coming up with a nail-biting 5-4 win over the Missiles. Cole Luedeking got things started for the Bulldogs in the bottom of the first inning. He smacked a triple to right, scoring Jackson Holder.

The sophomore centerfielder then raced home after an overthrow to make it 2-0. Senior Simon

The Carroll County Longspurs team is (front, from left) Ryan Sauer, Kegan Dezell, Ella Wackerlin, Jobe Boyson and Landon Grindey; and (back, from left) Jill Harmston, Jacob Casey, Brett Meinsma, Jake Lawfer, Ben Clausen, John McCombie, Daniel Sauer, Trapper Hartman, Lucas Dinderman, and Conor Dezell.

Rookie Longspurs take top 2 honors at St. Charles Invitational Prairie Advocate staff

ELBURN – The Pheasants Forever Carroll County Longspurs Trapshooting Team traveled to Elburn on April 23, to participate in the St. Charles Sportsmen’s Club Youth Program Invitational Shoot. The Longspurs sent five squads — a total of 24 shooters — to the competition.  Two rookie shooters did exceptionally well. Ella Wackerlin shot the lights out and was the champion in the Rookie Division, while Kegan Dezell was close behind and named runner-up. Individual awards were given to the top three shooters in each division. The Longspurs Rookie Division team (3-5 grade) also placed first. Team members Diemer added onto the lead in the fourth. His screamer of a line drive ricocheted off Missiles starter Cade Schave into shallow left field, allowing Cooper Arndt to score from second. Colby Smith added an RBI groundout in the fifth to give Aquin a 4-0 lead. Meanwhile, Bulldogs ace Zac Cummins was rolling on the mound. But in an effort to possibly save him for Saturday’s sectional final against rival Dakota, head coach Todd Kramer decided to pull him after four strong innings. The Missiles took advantage two innings later. Sophomore Matthew Biller singled to score pinch runner Carson Boyer to get the Missiles on the board in the sixth. After a Buddy Bibler single, Schave brought Milledgeville to within a run with a single that scored Biller and Bibler. A throwing error by Bulldogs shortstop Tim Harrington on a fielder’s choice allowed Schave to touch home and tie the game at 4-4. “It was big to have an inning like that, especially when they took Cummins out,� Milledgeville coach Kirk Engelkins said. “We knew

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Ella Wackerlin, rookie overall champion. include Ryan Sauer, Landon Grindey, Jobe Boyson, and Wackerlin and Dezell. The Longspurs Intermediate Division (6-8 grade) team took second place honors. Team members are Lucas Dinderman, John McCombie, Daniel Sauer,

Kegan Dezell, rookie overall runner-up. (Photos courtesy of Denise M. Casey) Conor Dezell, and Trapper Hartman. Also claiming second place was the Longspurs Senior Varsity team (9-12 grade), consisting of Jacob Lawfer, Brett Meinsma, Ben Clausen, Jacob Casey and Jill Harmston.Â

May 28 we had to capitalize. I was really Rockford Lutheran 3, Stillman hoping the momentum would carry Valley 1 over.� But the Bulldogs bit right back Class 3A baseball in the bottom of the sixth to go ahead for good. A Milledgeville regional scores error allowed Harrington to reach STERLING REGIONAL second base, in scoring position May 26 for pinch hitter Cooper Arndt. The Rock Falls 2, Rochelle 1 sophomore hit what looked like Freeport 9, Sterling 3 what would be a double-play ball May 28 to second, but Jack Munz couldn’t Rock Falls 13, Freeport 2 (5 inn.) handle it, allowing Harrington to score and retake the lead.

Carroll County Aquin reliever Bryce Carlson executed a flawless seventh inning Summer Ball League to seal the win, and send the Schedule Missiles home after the program’s JUNE 1 first regional title since Engelkens Tiny Miss was a player on the 2009 Polo 2 at Lanark 2 Milledgeville-Polo co-op.

Lanark 1 at Pearl City 2 – SVM article by Adam Feiner Mt. Carroll at Pearl City 1 May 28 Chadwick at Polo 1 Freeport Aquin 7, Dakota 3 Stockton 1 at Savanna 1 Savanna 2 at Shannon Class 2A baseball Thomson at Stockton 2 PeeWee Boys sectional scores Mt. Carroll at Lanark 1 MORRISON SECTIONAL Pearl City 2 at Milledgeville 2 May 25 Lanark 2 at Milledgeville 1 Rockford Lutheran 16, Fulton 9 Pearl City 1 at Savanna 1 Stillman Valley 2, Warren/ Savanna 2 at Shannon Stockton 1

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JUNE 2 Junior Miss Eastland 2 at Mt. Carroll Savanna at Pearl City 2 Milledgeville at Pearl City 1 Eastland 1 at River Ridge 1 River Ridge 2 at Stockton 1 Thomson at Stockton 2 Junior Boys Pearl City 2 at Mt. Carroll Lanark at Savanna JUNE 3 Tiny Miss Shannon at Chadwick Lanark 2 at Milledgeville Polo 1 at Mt. Carroll Lanark 1 at Polo 2 Savanna 1 at Savanna 2 Pearl City 2 at Stockton 1 Pearl City 1 at Thomson Small Fry Boys Thomson at Milledgeville Pearl City 1 at Shannon Senior Boys Thomson at Milledgeville Savanna at Pearl City (DH) JUNE 6 Tiny Miss Savanna 2 at Pearl City 1 Stockton 1 at Polo 1 Lanark 1 at Shannon Chadwick at Stockton 2 Mt. Carroll at Thomson Senior Miss Milledgeville at Pearl City, 6 p.m.

Pearl City at Milledgeville, 7:30 p.m.

Mt. Carroll at Stockton, 6 p.m.

Stockton at Mt. Carroll, 7:30 p.m.

Eastland at Savanna, 6 p.m.

Savanna at Eastland, 7:30 p.m.

PeeWee Boys Shannon at Lanark 2 Thomson at Mt. Carroll Savanna 1 at Pearl City 2 Milledgeville 1 at Pearl City 1 Lanark 1 at Savanna 2 Junior Boys Mt. Carroll at Lanark Savanna at Milledgeville 1 Pearl City 1 at Pearl City 2 JUNE 7 Junior Miss Pearl City 1 at Eastland 1 River Ridge 2 at Eastland 2 Stockton 2 at Milledgeville Pearl City 2 at Mt. Carroll River Ridge 1 at Savanna Stockton 1 at Thomson Small Fry Boys Milledgeville at Pearl City 1 Shannon at Pearl City 2 Lanark at Thomson Senior Boys Shannon at Milledgeville Thomson at Savanna

Shaw All-Star basketball games

19th Annual NISHOF/Jim Shaw All-Star Basketball Games This event, which began in 1997, will be held for the 19th year on Monday, June 6, at Eastland High School in Lanark. The girls game is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m., with the boys game to follow at approximately 7 p.m.

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