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Stephenson County Board Chairman Bill Hadley (left), sculptor Ramon ”Jay” Castro and state Rep. Brian Stewart, R-Freeport, at the unveiling of Castro’s bronze of Capt. Abraham Lincoln, May 27 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield. Castro also plans to install a 7-foot sculpture in Kent. Page A3 (Courtesy of the Lincoln Library)

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Local sculptor provides 4 arrested in meth bust ‘stunning’ look at Lincoln SAVANNA – Four people are charged with methamphetamine-related crimes after a search Sunday of a home at 2213 Chicago Ave. in rural Savanna, the Carroll County sheriff said in a news release Monday.

Patrick O. Kleckner Jr., 22, his wife, Kimberly Kleckner, 28, Brooke Gilman, 30, and Keston Diestelmeier,

Former Navy Seal donates work to Lincoln library

By TONY CARTON For Prairie Advocate FREEPORT — Artist Ramon “Jay” Castro, formerly of Savanna, donated his 27-inch bronze sculpture of Capt. Abraham Lincoln to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and The sculpture was created to remind the nation of the 1832 Black Hawk War, in which Lincoln fought.

State Rep. Brian Stewart, R-Freeport, introduced the artist and promoted the project during an unveiling at the Lincoln library on May 27.

“I began this project in November 2011,” Castro said. “I did some research and found that when Lincoln was a young 23-year-old, he was not making much money as a law clerk, so when the Black Hawk War popped up he enlisted three different times in 90 days and became a citizen soldier.”

Castro, a former Navy Seal, said his own military service and his son’s service with the Reserves inspired the citizen soldier connection.

“We know about the Black Hawk War here in this area, and I kind of thought today’s citizen soldier mindset ties a young Lincoln to modern northwestern Illinois by showing a part of his life that a lot of people don’t know about,” Castro said.

“I think now is a good time for us to revisit the Lincoln project, which involves raising $80,000 to sculpt and erect a 7-foot bronze statue of citizen

MORRISON

MORRISON — It takes from persecution and political turmoil. Imagine facing such situations for more countries with individual languages, while dealing with the death of a husband and father to four children.

Such a courageous qualmembers of the Hehr family from Russia to Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1951.

punishable by 3 to 7 years, and possession is punishable by 2 to 5 years.

All were in Carroll County Jail Monday morning awaiting bond hearings.

Less than a month ago, on June 2, Patrick Kleckner was sentenced in Carroll County Court to 2 years probation for possession of meth in a June 2014 case.

A petition to revoke his

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Sterling woman, 33, dies in crash POLO – A 33-year-old Sterling woman died Sunday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash north of Polo, the Ogle County Sheriff said in a news release Monday.

Alisha M. Terronez was westbound in the 13000 City of Lanark ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT Fiscal Year Beginning April 1, 2013 and Ending Jay Castro’s 27-inch bronze sculpture of Capt.

March 31, 2014 Abraham Lincoln is now in the Abraham Lincoln Revenues: Property Tax Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield. $323,097; State Income (submitted photo) Tax $152,210; State Sales Tax $221,324; State soldier Capt. Abraham Lin“inBronze is a smaller Replacement Tax $11,560; coln at the Black Hawk War foundry, and Jeff does a Video Gaming Tax $475; memorial located near what lot of sculpting himself,” – is now Kent, but was the Castro said. “He helped me Intergovernmental site of the 1882 Kellogg’s decide on the sculpting and Library $3,520; Grants $14,205; Licenses and Grove battle.” foundry costs.”

“The sculpture is absoCastro formed a Capt. Lin- Permits $17,800; Fines and Forfeits $11,127; lutely stunning,” Stewart said. “Jay’s vision for the will be hosting a number of Gifts and Memorials – Library $113,952; Grave project was tremendous. activities to raise money to Openings and Lot Sales However, we need all the complete the project.

“I’m going to be putting a $20,025; Motor Fuel Tax Allotment $43,286; Rent what he started. The smallplatform together, proband Donation $95,740; scale sculpture on display ably at the Lincoln Mall in Interest $3,558; Water at the library should help Freeport, where I will be Utilities $140,706; Sewer promote the project, but we sculpting onsite starting in need everyone back at home the early fall,” he said. “The Utilities $284,220; Refuse and Disposal Charges to help as well.” public will be able to come $62,858; Tap-on-Fees Castro will be workby and watch me work.” $500; Miscellaneous ing with Jeff Adams of Donations can be mailed $50,582. Total Revenues: inBronze, a studio, galto Captain Lincoln Sculp$1,570,745 lery and foundry in Mount ture, State Bank of Freeport, Salaries: Under $25,000 Morris, to complete the - G. Bennett, M. Brown, 7-foot version. port, IL 61032.

W. Burkholder, R. Cass, J. Currens, T. DiFazzio, E Fehlhafer, B. Ferry, R. Groharing, D. Hamilton, J. Hawbecker, J. Huggins, R. Kloepping, C. Kruzek, A. Lindsay, M. Macomber, One son, Germany. The family went L. Tallman, C. Strohecker, now the Rev. to Russia, but “were kicked K. Weaver. Over $25,000 Horst Hehr, out, because my parents - R. Craft, L. Guenzler, D. will share were Christians,” Hehr said. Johnson, M. Magill his family’s They moved to Austria, Vendors over $2,500: saga at 1 p.m.

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By STEPHANIE VAVRA For Prairie Advocate

27, all of Savanna, are charged with possession of meth and participation in meth manufacturing.

The Kleckners also are charged with possession of meth-making materials, and Diestelmeier also is charged with burning meth waste.

Making meth, the most serious offense, is punishable by 4 to 15 years in prison; possession of meth-making materials is

block of west state Route 26/52 around 4:54 p.m. when she lost control, crossed the center line, and struck an eastbound vehicle driven by Bernadette Cook, 61, of Lombard, the release said.

Terronez, a mother of three, died at the scene. She Carroll Service $35,092; Clark Carroll Insurance Agency $8,403; ComEd $17,297; Community Funding & Planning Services $9,113 Conmat $2,924; Constellation $53,925; Dell Marketing L.P. $5,188; Depository Trust Company $72,605; Eagle Chemical and Supply $4,336; Eastland High School $6,150; Ernst Roofing Company $4,600; Fischer Excavating $5,811; Frontier $3,375; Furmanite America, Inc $4,500; G&K Services $5,769; GALLS $3,895; Grant, Ardena $8,091; HD Supply Waterworks, Ltd $4,928; Illinois Department of Revenue $16,412; Illinois Environmental Protection Agency $16,728; Illinois EPA Fiscal Services Section $3,703; IML Risk Management Association $55,992; Kunes Country Auto Group, Inc $2,693; Lanark Cemetery Association $93,394; Lanark Community Club $3,500; Law Excavating $23,296; M&M Concrete, Inc. $3,510; MILES Chevrolet $30,403; Mississippi Valley Pump, Inc $5,539; Mitchell, Ed $12,198; Morgan Tree Service $16,700; Moring Disposal $85,956; Motorola Solutions, Inc $5,486; MSA Professional Services, Inc $3,526; Nationwide Environmental Services $3,347; Nicor $2,725; Northern Illinois Diesel $6,895; Northwest Plumbing & Heating $3,743; Old Settler’s Day Committee $3,000; Payroll Tax $82,420; Ray O’Herron Co, Inc $4,139; Savanna Quarry $6,201; SBM $9,287; Scott’s Electric $4,593;

was wearing her seat belt; her speed was not known, Lt. Greg Kunce said.

Cook and her only passenger, Charles Cook, 62, also of Lombard, were taken to KSB Hospital in Dixon with non-lifethreatening injuries, the release said.

State Industrial Products $4,125; Treasurer, State of Illinois $16,047; United Healthcare $22,594; USA Blue Book $2,618; Viking Chemical Co $9,265; Water Solutions Unlimited, Inc $4,401; Willett Hofmann & Associates $10,276; WIPFLI LLP $12,150 Payroll $323,304. Total Over $2,500 $977,647.

All Other Under $2,500 $80,644. Total Expenses: $1,381,596.

Beginning: Fund Balance $478,120, General; $534,913, Special Revenue; $2,592,215, Enterprise; $129,835, Capital Projects; $19,377, Debt Services.

Revenues: $583,056, General; $340,063, Special Revenue; $576,869, Enterprise; $295, Capital Projects; $70,462, Debt Services.

Expenditures: ($645,949), General; ($211,052), Special Revenue; ($583,428), Enterprise; n/a, Capital Projects; ($72,605), Debt Services.

Ending: Fund Balance $415,227, General; $663,924, Special Revenue; $2,585,656, Enterprise; $130,130, Capital Projects; $17,234, Debt Services.

Subscribed and sworn to me this 16th day of June, 2015. s/s CAROL A. KRUZEK Treasurer I, Jackie Hawbecker, Clerk of the City of Lanark, Carroll County, Illinois do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer’s Report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014. s/s JACKIE HAWBECKER Clerk

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Workshop addresses factors in youth underage drinking Training for law enforcement, community leaders

By TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate TKocal@prairieadvocate.com

SAVANNA — Signup is due today for a free TIPS workshop, sponsored by the Carroll County Substance Education Coalition, to be held at 8 a.m. Friday at Manny’s.

TIPS teaches participants, including servers, business owners prevent intoxication, underage drinking, and drunken driving through the responsible serving and sale of alcohol.

Retired Lt. Scott Friedlein will lead the training. Friedlein developed training programs for Champaign’s Alcohol Enforcement Unit; has developed an Illinois’ Alcohol Enforcement

has provided instruction to law enforcement in 27 states.

Among the topics will be how to identify and prevent transactions in which others buy alcohol for in “shoulder tap” operations, in which an undercover operative asks an adult outside a store to buy alcohol, and cites those who do so.

Also to be discusses are the legal considerations in enforcing underage drinking laws, such as zero tolerance, social host laws and local ordinances. Cops and Coalitions will teach how to leverage resources and work with community coalitions to address underage drinking.

Letters and Commentary Apology offered by school board president I would like to apologize for the lack of professionalism with which I addressed the Thomson village president during the public comment section of the board agenda. I did not demonstrate the respect the dignity I allow her the professional courtesy deserving of her status.

As a result, I insulted not only Vicky Trager, Thomson village president, but the Thomson representatives present with her.

I humbly ask the Thomson village president, the village board and members of the Thomson Sesquicentennial committee who

were in attendance at the June 17 West Carroll Board of Education meeting to accept this apology.

Sincerely, Michael Highland President West Carroll Board of Education (See related article on page A10)

‘Take Me to the Fair’ support appreciated

Hospice of the Rock River Valley, a United Way Agency, would like to thank everyone who supported our hospice home fundraiser “Take Me to the Fair.”

It was a delightful luncheon and informative program about the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair by

The Tea Ladies from Bloomington.

A special thank you to the members of the Hospice of the Rock River Valley Baking Brigade who made and donated our delicious desserts for the event; and we are especially grateful to Arthur’s Garden Deli for their sponsorship of this fundraiser.

The proceeds will be used for our hospice home project, and the communities’ support of our events is truly appreciated.

Sincerely, Karen Voss, marketing director Carolyn Spencer, executive director Hospice of the Rock River Valley Dixon

Read Prairie Advocate online prairieadvocate.com coalition Director Carol Geary at 815-244-0063 or ccsec04@gmail. com today to register.

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LANARK

Old Settlers Days means ‘Homegrown’ fun Car Show set for Saturday

By TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate TKocal@prairieadvocate.com

LANARK – Lanark City Park is the place to be for this weekend’s annual Old Settlers Days celebration.

Old Settlers Days committee members had hoped to hold the event downtown, where it was held in the 1950s and ‘60s.

“It was a good idea, but logistically, we didn’t have enough time to plan properly,” committee Chairman Ariel Martz said. “There are some events set for downtown, but for most, the park is such a beautiful place for the event, with two pavilions and the new gazebo, plus plenty of room for the big tent.”

Huenefeld Pony Rides will be offered Friday and Saturday near the water tower, “with good long rides for rides, Martz said.

Friday features the Raging Road Rally 5K and Kid’s American Cancer Society.

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After the rally, stay for the outdoor After Dark parking lot. Bring blankets and chairs; popcorn and water are free. If it rains, the movie will be shown in United Methodist Church.

Saturday begins with Breakfast at the Fire Station from 7 to 10 a.m., sponsored by the First Brethren Church. Donations will help pay for the church’s Alaska mission trip.

The parade lineup starts at 10 a.m. at the corner of East Lanark Avenue and East Pearl Street and steps off at 11 a.m. The theme is “Homegrown.” Call Richard Delp, 815-821-3280, or pick up an entry form at Express Lane on North

See some classic beauties during Saturday’s OSD Car Show, featuring 3-D Sound. Register your vehicle from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the park (PA file photo) Broad Street or more information or to register.

Saturday’s downtown events include a “Decade of Diligent Works,” sponsored by the Friends of the LPL, on the Lot of Possibility at the corner of East Locust and Broad streets at 11:30 a.m.

The Celebrity Pie in the Face fundraiser for Lanark Chamber of Commerce projects, and the Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull will

be held at the same time.

There’s a drone demonstration at noon.

At 1 p.m., kids can enjoy the Kiddie Water Fights at the Lanark Fire Station on West Carroll Street. Signup is at 12:45 p.m.

Bags and horseshoe tournaments, bingo, a craft fair and food vendors will be available all 3 days in the park.

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hits the Big Tent stage from 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, and Bad Phoenix play from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday.

Sunday begins with Church under the Tent at 9:30 a.m., followed by the always-popular pork chop dinner served by the Lanark Community Club and homemade delicacies at the Lanark UMC Dessert Zone.

The the antique tractor pull runs from noon to 4

p.m. at Eastland Motor Sports.

The drawing for the weekplace on the stage during the pork chop dinner.

Find the full schedule in this Prairie Advocate, or pick up a brochure at many Lanark businesses, go to www.lanarkil.com/osd or contact Martz at akm. martz@gmail.com or 815297-5088.

CARROLL COUNTY SCHOOLS

Andresen Memorial scholarships awarded CHADWICK — Twenty $1,000 Randy and Rodney Andresen Memorial scholarships were awarded to Carroll County seniors by Harold and Kay Andresen of rural Chadwick.

The winners: From Milledgeville High School: Breyana Hensen, Olivia Conkrite, Bailey Fisch, Dayton Reuter, Betty Nicklaus, Bryanna Flynn, Cecilia Ottens, Rebecca Alexander, Brannighan Hutchison, and Joseph Gennaro.

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From West Carroll High School: Haley Appel, Chasity Ralston, and Monica Smith.

The scholarships are based primarily on the need. Also considered are scholastic ability, moral character, leadership qualities and community involvement.

“Even though they were trophy, [Randy and Rodney Andresen] still managed to attend school and graduate with honors in 1979 and 1980,” Harold said. “They worked hard, rarely complained and were truly an inspiration to their family, friends and classmates.”

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EASTLAND SCHOOLS

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Year-end reports heard

by Eastland school board Second Step helps reduce incidents of behavioral problems LANARK – Superintendent Mark Hansen shared year-end reports completed by Cory Walters, district social worker, and Keri Heeren, elementary intervention teacher, at the June 17 school board meeting.

Hansen said the Social Emotional Learning report showed that the percentage of students social behaviors was low – fewer than 4 percent of all students – and decreased at every grade level from K to 6 in measures taken in the fall and the spring. The report said the percentage of students displaying problems with motivation to learn was similarly low, fewer than 7 percent of all students, the seven grade levels in measures taken in the fall and spring.

“Mr. Walters and the elementary teachers used a curriculum called Second Step to provide ongoing character education throughout the year,” Hansen said.

Heeren’s intervention report showed that 73 percent of K-6 students who received supplemental reading instruction in addition to their regular classroom instruction met their growth estimates for the year.

“This was higher than the total percentage of all students meeting their reading targets,” Hansen said. “It also showed that 74 percent of the students with diagnosed learning disabilities who received interventions met their growth targets for reading. Mrs. Heeren uses scripted reading programs including Reading Mastery, Read Naturally and Lexia Learning to provide targeted instruction to students in small group or one-on-one settings.”

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More discussion and action Also at the June 17 meeting: The board appointed Ashley Larak, freshman volleyball coach; Jessica Peugh, school counselor; Barbara Casey, Randy Wyckoff, Brett Sivertsen and Richard Krieger, volunteer bus aides; Weston Burkholder, head baseball coach; Adam Head, assistant baseball coach; Kristy Pierce, head softball coach; Keali Engelkens, assistant softball coach; Rachel Todd, junior high girls track coach; and Scott Hartman, junior high boys track coach.

A proposal was approved to start a Marching Color Guard to accompany the marching band starting next year, at an estimated first-year cost of $2,300.

Principal Monica Burkholder solicited members for a committee to explore the pros and cons of joining the Illinois Elementary School Association for junior high boys and girls track.

The board approved appointments to the Northwest Illinois Association, a large special education consortium that serves the region. They are Cheryl Robinson of the Rock Falls Elementary School District to serve as a school administrator, and Pam Ransom, a Prophetstown board member, to serve on the executive board.

Registration for the 2015-16 school year was set for noon to 7 p.m. July 20 in the EJSHS cafeteria in Lanark. of the 45 graduating National Career Readiness these seniors achieved a minimum score on the Work Keys Reading and Math Assessments.

The board approved insurance renewals effective July 1. The district’s group health insurance plan will be with Health Alliance.

District-paid and dependent premiums will increase by 24 percent over the 2014-15 rates based on Eastland’s experience over the last 11 months. slightly to increase co-pays for in-network use while lowering the cap for outof-pocket expenditures to $2,500,” Hansen said.

Dental and life insurance will renew with Assurant at no increase in rates Voluntary vision insurance through VSP will be available for employees at no

dents riding some of the rural bus routes no longer require as many regular routes. In addition, all of the students being transported from Shannon to Lanark in the morning can be accommodated by two shuttle buses.

Hansen said year-end budget resolutions to “establish fund balances,” to “commit fund balances as necessitated,” and “to transfer debt service” interest to the fund of need if desired were also approved.

They also discussed a

Lanark Chamber of Commerce members tour the Northern Illinois Plumbing and Heating service van during Business After Hours on June 10, hosted by the father-son enterprise of Prowant Construction and NIPH. They are Lonnie Prowant (left), Prowant Construction; Jeff Saar, Elkay Manufacturing.; Mark Hansen, Eastland schools superintendent; Deb Meiste, Carroll Service Co.; Lanark Mayor John Huggins; Matt Zumdahl, Exchange State Bank; Rosemary Flikkema, The Special Touch; and Karl Prowant, NI Plumbing and Heating. (Courtesy of Prowant Construction)

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The prospectus will govern the commercial waterfowl hunt guiding program on the refuge.

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to have a third-party and recommend upgrades to the HVAC systems at Eastland Elementary and Eastland Jr/Sr High School. Hansen was authorized to bring a proposal to the July meeting for approval.

Jr. Stewards of the Upper Mississippi River Refuge dig for invasive species, like alfalfa and sweet clover, June 6 at the Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center in Thomson. The dig came after watching a video about invasive species, such as the lamprey, bloodsucker of the sea, garlic mustard, silver carp, and fish hook flea, and after playing a game to review what they learned. (PA photo/Sophia Guenzler)

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The board approved a recommendation from the transportation committee to combine two of the regular transportation routes and eliminate two shuttle routes for the next school year. Hansen said that the number of stu-

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WEST CARROLL SCHOOLS

Talk of Thomson building’s future turns heated

By MICHAEL MILLER For Prairie Advocate MOUNT CARROLL — Tensions ran high during discussion of the proposed closing and eventual sale of the Thomson Intermediate School building, as well as the contents, surrounding baseball diamond, parking lot and bus garage, at the West Carroll school board’s June 17 meeting.

Thomson Village Board President Vicki Trager spoke to the board, telling them she was communicating the village board’s request that West Carroll vote “no” on declaring the Thomson Intermediate School surplus property.

She said the board felt that “West Carroll had more to lose than it had to gain” in closing this facility.

In November, the school board narrowly approved keeping the building open until July, with a cap of $50,000 for facility maintenance. The building has been used for drama department plays, practice area for school sports activities, and has been available to the Thomson Sesquicentennial committee for related events.

Since 2013, students now attend the primary or high school in Savanna, and the middle school in Mount Carroll. Pre-school classes were moved to the primary school in 2014 when the

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Other West Carroll board action Superintendent Craig Mathers’ report indicated that the date for the board’s scheduled meeting with the Illinois Association of School Boards has been changed from Sept. 23 to Sept. 14, due to a scheduling conflict.

He also noted that Keta Foltz has been recognized as Teacher of the Year.

School board President Mike Highland reviewed the highlights of the board’s recent meeting with IASB regarding board governance, and shared the board’s ideas on what its goals were for the community. He said bringing the community together was a major goal, but that this was difficult when faced with so much individual community pride, and also because of fear of change and the unknown.

He said that emotion can be an impediment to unity, and that he had to Mount Carroll.

Trager noted that the arrival of federal inmates had begun and felt that this development would help increase the enrollment at the Intermediate School, keeping it viable as an education center.

displayed it just previously (See a Highland’s letter to the editor, page A4).

Trust building was another essential element in successful board governance, he said.

Sound financial decisions were also necessary, which were difficult with the lack of confidence in government funding.

“And it doesn’t make it easy to make decisions when your neighboring districts won’t support your efforts to gain the one percent sales tax,” he said.

Highland said that West Carroll has lost 25 percent of its students and that neighboring districts had lost students as well. He lauded West Carroll’s FFA, music, and sports programs, and said that the goal was to send out West Carroll students in a way that would allow them to accomplish good things.

Board President Mike Highland asked Trager what the results of the survey conducted by the village board were regarding Thomson’s feelings about the future of the building, and she answered that she wasn’t authorized to discuss those results, because

it was not relevant to the vote this evening.

The surveys, mailed with village water bills, have just begun to be returned, so a full tally is not yet available, Trager said.

Highland asked if she meant to say that if the

board declared the playground and baseball diamonds as surplus property, the village would not be interested in taking them over. “Because that’s what you’re telling me right now,” he said.

Highland asked if the village would be interested in pursuing an intergovernmental agreement to potentially take over either of the two pieces of property, but Trager remained him that the item wasn’t on the agenda.

Highland said if the district were to decide to declare the property surplus, they’d have to decide on how to dispose of it.

“And you want to do all of that tonight?” Trager asked.

“Yes, Ma’am!” Highland said strongly, adding, “I’m hearing that you’re going

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“Excuse me, I have the “It’s said that . . . we don’t contribute to the school district and I’m here to dispute that . . . we’ve spent to date, $6,900 in maintenance and repairs, $3,600 on improvements, $6,600 on a new mower, $107,000 for a new

of the boy’s baseball lighting will be $80,000, bringing the total investment to the $13,000 interest.”

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9am-9pm > Food Vendors

3pm > Huenefeld Pony Rides -

4-5pm > Live Music - “Faith 1-2pm Car Show Participant Judging; 4pm Krutsinger” - at the Tent Stage. ALL

Near the Water Tower - $3 for a long enjoyable ride

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6pm-12am > Live Music - “ROUTE 88” - Tent Stage. $5.00 cover charge 5:30pm > Kids ¼ Mile Fun Run

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8pm > Raging Road Rally Awards -

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8pm > After Dark Movie @ “On

1pm > Kiddie Water Fights - in front

10:30am-4pm > Car Show w/3-D Sound - 10:30am-12:30pm Registration;

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AGES SHOW - FREE TO PUBLIC

11am > PARADE - “Homegrown”

5:30pm > City of Lanark Community Service Recognition - at

- Broad Street from Pearl St. to Carroll St. Organized by the Lanark Lions Club. Lineup at 10am - corner of E. Lanark Ave. & E. Pearl St.

11am-1am > Beer Garden - Main Tent

11:30am > Friends of the Library: “Decade of Diligent Works” - Music

and FREE frozen treats - First Come, First Serve! Downtown at the “Lot of Possibilities”

11:30am > Celebrity Pie in the Face Fund Raiser - Downtown at the

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11:30am > Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull - Sponsored by CCFB Young Leaders.

Downtown at the “Lot of Possibilities”

11:30am > CoEd Softball Tournament - Top diamond at Eastland Jr/

the Tent Stage

6-8pm > Mechanical Bull - at the

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8pm-12am > Live Music - “BAD PHOENIX” - at the Tent Stage. $5.00

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12-2am > DJ Shdow & Kbot PLUS

- Annual Bike Ride through the Bar at Dave’s Place.

Sunday, June 28 9am-3pm > Craft Fair - in the Park 9:30am > Church Under the Tent - Hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church.

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11am-1pm > Pork Chop Dinner -

12pm > Drone Demo - Downtown

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9-11pm > Mechanical Bull - Beer

12pm > Hay Bale Rolling Contest -

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Saturday, June 27 7-10am > Breakfast at the Fire Station - Free with donation to the

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9am-9pm > Craft Fair - in the Park

Near the Water Tower. $3.00 for a long enjoyable ride

11am-1pm > Dessert Zone - Lanark United Methodist Church

11:30am-1pm > Live Music “SAXOPHONE TRIO” - Local Musicians in the Park

12pm > Bags Tournament - in the

12-4pm > Antique Tractor Pull - at

12pm > Horseshoe Tournament - in

12pm > Raffle Drawing - at the

Park. Sponsor: Lanark Community Club

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12-4pm > Bingo (Picnic Shelter) w/

Bingo Bob and the Lanark Lions Club

12:30pm > “Dig for Prizes” Treasure Hunt - Sponsored by Burkholder & Son, Inc.

Eastland Motor Sports Tent Stage. Get tickets from the OSD Information Booth!

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SAVANNA

Elkay parents bring kids to work

By LYNNETTE FORTH For Prairie Advocate

SAVANNA — Bring Your Kid to Work Day at Elkay Manufacturing Co. wrapped up a weeklong recognition of plant safety in the wake of the Savanna and Lanark plants winning a 2015 President’s Safe Workplace Award.

About 40 children were given a tour on June 12, to see where Mom or Dad works and what they do each day, along with ice cream, water bottles, safety glasses, and an ID badge.

Each week day, a different safety topic was discussed, including heat trol, summer safety, and ergonomics. Employees were given different gifts each day as a thank you for practicing safety at work.

A demonstration by Carroll County Sheriff’s

Sheriff’s K-9 puts on a show

By LYNNETTE FORTH For Prairie Advocate

Elkay worker Sara McKenna and her children, Riley and Molly, spend time together at Bring Your Kid to Work Day, June at the Savanna plant. (PA photo/Lynnette Forth) The week concluded Holland and his new K-9 Saturday with a family picnic at the Clinton Lumtured, and the children got berKings baseball game, to meet Scout, Holland’s complete with food and retiring K-9. prizes.

SAVANNA — Things got a bit hairy – make that furry – at Bring Your Kid to Work Day at Elkay Manufacturing Co. Carroll County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Mike Holland came with his new sidekick, Meni. cer have been training for 6 months, following a 6-week training program in Pennsylvania.

In about 20 seconds, the 2-year-old German shepard found drugs hidden on the bumper of a Jeep in the Elkay parking lot. Meni also can detect human scent on objects, to help locate missing people or criminals. He is trained to latch onto a subject until given a command to release.

Holland gives Meni’s commands in Dutch, a tough

Scout, Carroll County Deputy Mike Holland’s retiring K-9, meets the kids. He will spend his retirement with Mount Carroll Police officer Justin DeSpain. (PA photo/Lynette Forth) transition for him, since his previous dog, Scout, was trained in German. Meni obeys only commands given by his handler, and just like Holland, wears a bulletproof vest.

Meni is not being forced

to obey, but rather, is doing what he loves, Holland said.

“Even if I go near my work truck, Meni goes crazy. He wants to go ‘play.’”

Justin DeSpain will be taking care of Scout, now retired.

Trager touts Thomson’s ability to pass proposed tax four times HEATED

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Addressing the frustration felt by the school board regarding the four failed attempts at passing a county-wide 1 percent school facilities tax, Trager said that Thomson had passed the proposed tax every year it had been up for vote. She said that if the district had asked her to present 10 different options to the village board, she’d have been able to do that.

District board member Jerry Anderson also expressed frustration that he was being asked to vote on a matter with relevant survey information being withheld.

During discussion of the matter, Superintendent Craig Mathers gave the board some additional information

strategic options, including selling the property through a realtor, selling through an auction or bid, or entering

into an intergovernmental agreement.

The board, prompted by a motion by member Beverly

Kilpatrick, decided to table the matter until a full board was in attendance. Member Dawn Rath was absent.

Pursuant to a motion from Kilpatrick, the board also voted to tour the building before their regular July

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WEST CARROLL SCHOOLS

Farm Bureau at a glance

Sports Boosters present new vision for future to board

By Chastity Welch Carroll County Manager

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s I write this, I look at the calendar and wonder how in the world does one survive the months of May, June, and July!

Don’t forget the membership appreciation breakfast is from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Friday. The board and Women’s Committee will be serving up whole hog sausage, pancakes, eggs, and hash browns. Don’t forget your post card to register for door prizes. There also will be packs for the kids.

June is National Safety Month; it focuses attention on reducing the leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road and in our homes. The Carroll County Farm Bureau presents a weekly series that focuses on ways we can make every aspect of our work and home lives safer for all. Join us, the National Safety Council and thousands of organizations across the country as we work to raise awareness of what it takes to stay safe.

For farmers and ranchers, an off-road side-by-side utility vehicle, such as the Ranger, from Carroll County Farm Bureau member

forget: one machine, one rider. Never carry a passenger unless the vehicle is designed for tandem riding.

Operating a side-byside carries the additional responsibility of ensuring the safety of any passengers. Be a responsible driver by operating to the abilities of your passenger, instead of your own, reducing the chance of accident and injury. And although your side-by-side is a tireless workhorse, remember that carrying tall, unbalanced, or unsecured loads can increase the chances of vehicle instability and loss of control. Also, be aware of the towing, payload and box capacity of your vehicle and don’t exceed them.

Visit ROHVA.org, where all of this safety information and more can be found.

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using it everywhere. And there’s nothing that families look forward to more than off-roading for recreation with ATVs like the you’re leaving the blacktop behind for family fun and adventure, or to meet the day-to-day needs of your operation, the number-one goal of every ride should be to make sure you can do it again tomorrow. That’s what makes off-road vehicle safety such an essential topic.

For ATV riders, it’s important to know your skill level and not exceed your capabilities. That means taking the appropriate training from SVIA at ATVsafety.org and practicing the maneuvers you’ve learned until you can perform them consistently. Remember: ATVs are not designed for wheelies, jumps, or stunts, and don’t

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Carroll County Farm Bureau members can place up to two (2) free classified ads per week, with a limit of 250 characters per ad (not including spaces). Ads are limited to personal or farm items for sale/ wanted to buy, or farm labor or services available or wanted. No ads for the sale or rental of real estate, garage sales, or commercial businesses will be accepted. To place an ad, call the Farm Bureau office at 815- 244-3001 by 4 p.m.

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By MICHEL MILLER For Prairie Advocate MOUNT CARROLL — New Sports Boosters before the West Carroll school board Wednesday, outlining the group’s status and his plans for its future.

Jones called the program “a little business” that brings in just more than $40,000 every year and has more than $15,000 in the bank.

During the 2014-2015 school year, the group had concessions at 59 district events, Jones said. The next school year has just 20 such events, though, and the group has initiatives to boost revenue from each by 20 percent.

Average revenue for events was $632, with football’s average being $1,254, volleyball’s $693, and basketball more than $500.

Jones said volleyball concessions have gone well because of the “theme” idea students had assigned to each game.

The group’s goals, Jones said, are to promote attendance and provide equipment and facility expenses. It wants to promote two apprenticeship programs – one for a business-minded student and one involving social media – that would help promote the boosters, and also measure attendance.

The board also approved: • The 2015-2016 insurance package from Blue Cross/ Blue Shield as well as Delta Life Insurance.

• A lease with Head Start, for one classroom mary School, for 1year.

• Going out for bids for both fuel services and snow removal services for the 2015-2016 school year.

• A request from the Thomson Sesquicentennial Committee to use the Thomson building’s gym for its activities at 7 p.m. on June 25 and 30; and July 7, 11, 15 and 23.

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CHADWICK-MILLEDGEVILLE SCHOOLS

Obituaries Computer labs to get facelift

Shirley M. Holm

MOUNT CARROLL — Shirley M. Holm, 78, of Mount Carroll, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society in Mount Carroll after a short illness. A visitation and funeral service was held Monday at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll. A graveside service was held Tuesday at Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll.

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WEST CARROLL SCHOOLS

West Carroll names new football, basketball coaches

By CODY CUTTER For Prairie Advocate

was a volunteer assistant coach during the Black-

SAVANNA – With struggle comes change, and change is in the air with the football and boys basketball programs at West Carroll.

Matt Leitzen has been named the head coach of the Thunder football program, one that has gone 19-45 since its last playoff appearance in 2007. Stephen Rudnicki has been tapped to serve as head coach of the boys basketball program, one that has not won a regional championship since 2008.

Leitzen was approved by the West Carroll school board last month, and Rudnicki was approved in April.

Both coaches have been a part of the high school state

in 2012. Rudnicki, a 2008 graduate of Evanston Township in suburban Chicago, was co-captain of a Wildkit team that went 30-4 in his senior year en route to the 4A third-place trophy.

Leitzen and Rudnicki look to utilize their big-game experiences in helping their respective teams become competitive once more in the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference.

“We’re trying to make everything a competition,” Leitzen said. “We try to end camp every day with a 7-on-7 segment, or even an 11-on-11 segment, forcing the kids to compete and put ourselves in positions to succeed.

a 1996 Stockton graduate,

New hardware, new labs OK’d by school board

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MILLEDGEVILLE — District Technology Director Eric Hernandez proposed technology purchases for the coming year at the June 15 CUSD 399 Board of Education meeting.

130 HP Streams Pro laptop computers, seven Microsoft Surfaces for staff, four new Smartboard Flat Screens, a second mobile lab for the junior high, a classroom lab for third grade, a mobile lab for K-2, and replacement of the Chadwick and Milledgeville Elementary computer labs.

“The total tech package is $105,700,” said Superintendent Tim Schurman.

“The two labs are being equipped with repurposed high school laptop machines which are two years old. Both labs had N-computing devices which were not functioning well.

“In addition, we are adding two mobile labs at Milledgeville Elementary, one of which will be dedicated as a classroom lab for the third grade classroom. We are transitioning to a 1:1 computer program for our K-8 students over the next three years. Our goal is for every K-8 student to have access to a laptop while at school at the end of the three year

Personnel decisions made after closed session MILLEDGEVILLE — The Chadwick-Milledgeville school board adjourned to closed session duringt its June 15 meeting to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the district.

After an hour, the following personnel actions were approved for the 2015-16 school year: • A salary increase of 1 percent for noncertified employees; • Amber Smith’s refusal of recall rights for the third-grade opening; • The resignation of Katie Wilkinson as junior high School English language arts teacher; • Hiring Kirk Engelkens as district transportation coordinator, and as fresh-soph football coach; Doug Wiersema as bus maintenance manager; Brad Grenoble as varsity volleyball coach; and Corinne Nye and Stephanie Steinmetz as Spirit Squad co-sponsors.

• Hiring Keith Mayne to do mowing of district grounds at $10.71 per hour; • Retirement incentive for Jody Engelkens, which qualifies her for a 6 percent increase in salary each of the next 3 yearsl • Brooks Wilkinson of Sterling as a summer technology intern at $8.25 per hour; • Approved weight room supervisor pay at $12 per hour. technology purchase plan.

K-8 laptops will stay at school and 9-12 will have laptops to take home,” said Schurman.

The complete technology purchase plan was approved.

A 63-month copier lease and maintenance agreement with Sterling Business Machines and GE Capital at $1,032.90 per month for two machines was accepted.

Schurman said the new lease represents a $293.68 savings per month over the previous lease agreement and the per copy cost for over 30,000 copies will be cut to

.0057 cents per copy.

Student registration and lunch fees for the new school year were approved, with Schurman saying that a ten cent increase to lunch prices, from $2.25 to $2.35, was the only increase proposed. All other fees will remain the same.

“The lunch prices have to be increased in order to comply with state and federal lunch price guidelines,” Schurman said. “We are incrementally increasing prices to the required $2.88 which is what we are reimbursed for free and reduced student lunches that are served.”

The bid for the sale of the 2005 Chrysler mini van to W.J. Wesley Kee of Mount Carroll was approved.

Kee had the highest bid at $1,700.

Schurman said the purchase of a new mini van was also approved. Clinton Auto Group, Clinton, Iowa, had the lowest bid at $21,046 plus fees on a 2015 Chrysler Grand Caravan SE. Schurman said that the 2015-16 regular board meeting schedule is relatively the same as this year, meeting the third Monday of the month, with a few exceptions.

The July meeting will take place Thursday, July Schurman’s vacation. The board will meet on the third Tuesday during the months of January and February in order to avoid holidays.

Schurman said that due to recent registrations, the Early Step Pre-K program is full and now has four students on the waiting list to attend.

Employees with perfect attendance for the school year were recognized: Digmann, Jody Engelkens, Ashley Hartwig, Brian Rahn, Martin Stauffer, and Dave VanLangen; and nonAlexander.

The next board meeting will be held at 7 p.m.

Thursday, July 16, at the Milledgeville High School Library.

COMMENTARY

Be skeptical of ‘moderation’ and ‘control’ in state budget feud

By MATT DIETRICH Reboot Illinois Two things have had my eyes rolling as Gov. Bruce Rauner and House Speaker Michael Madigan conduct their extended stare-down over the state budget.

One is Madigan’s oft-repeated claim that Rauner is “operating in the extreme” on the budget and instead should operate “in moderation.” The other is Rauner’s railing against

Madigan and “the politicians he controls.”

First let’s address Madigan’s comments on Rauner being “extreme.”

Rauner’s offense, according to Madigan, is refusing to help Democrats find new money for their imbalanced budget (they say it’s $3 billion short; Rauner says it’s $4 billion) until the Democrats pass reforms including term limits, workers’ compensation

reform and a freeze on local property taxes.

Those, Madigan says, are Matt Dietrich “non-budget issues.”

Using them as bargaining chips to earn the governor’s

and selectively applied

budget is an “extreme” position.

From my perspective, there’s an unconventional

during that time. It now has the worst credit rating in the nation and has just been told that it can’t avoid paying

work here. A more accurate this situation might go as follows: You control every move in state government for 30 of the last 32 years. State government undergoes an unprecedented deterioration

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all of the $100-billion-plus pension obligations it owes through 2045. The governor whose campaign you co-chaired in 2006 hastened the deterioration and now sits in prison.

A year ago you passed a budget knowing that under law at the time, the state would run out of money long before the fiscal year ended. Voters in November elected a governor who promised to end standard operating

procedure in Springfield.

Despite all this, you still believe you are entitled to what constitutes proper budget-crafting etiquette.

Madigan’s chastising of a political adversary for “operating in the extreme” is especially snort-worthy.

When it comes to preserving his House majority, Madigan has written the textbook on extreme.

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Every Monday

AA in Savanna

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

Every Tuesday

Euchre in Forreston

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

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

Every Friday Night

Euchre at the Savanna Moose Lodge

Begins at 7 p.m. Located at 125 Main St. in downtown Savanna. Please call 815-273-7412 for more information.

Every Saturday

Morrison Farmers’ Market

Located at the Whiteside County parking lot, behind 204 E. Lincolnway (state Route 30), the market is held from 8 to 11 a.m. May 23 to September 26, rain or shine. For information call 815-772-4749, visit morrisonfarmersmarket.com, or like us Facebook.

Al-Anon/Alateen Group

Every Monday Mount Carroll

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

Every Tuesday Pearl City

Meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 229 S. First St. Pearl City, IL. Al-Anon helps families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. The only requirement for attendance is that there is a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend.

Every Thursday Shannon

Meets at 4:00 p.m. Thursdays at the Wesley Chapel: Bethel United Methodist Church 217 S. Hickory St. Shannon, IL.

call 815-986-4357. There is 3280. no fee to attend.

July

Parkinson Support Group

CC 4-H Fair entrée due

Good Neighbor Care All Carroll County 4-H Parkinson Support Group Fair entries are due into the meets the 4th Wednesday June 23 Carroll County University of every month from 2 - 3 Blenders and More of Illinois Extension Office p.m. at Good Neighbor Care, Workshop by 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Do you enjoy pureed 2705 Avenue E, Sterling.

July 1. If any 4-H member soups and smoothies, or June 25 has not gotten their copy have you thought about of the fair book yet, you Free community meals making your own baby From 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the need to contact your 4-H food? If yes, than this class First Presbyterian Church, leader immediately. The may be for you! Join Extencorner of Lincolnway and Carroll County 4-H Fair will sion’s Nutrition and WellGenesee St. in Morrison. be held August 1 (General ness Educator, Diane ReinCome for a free hearty, well- Projects, Foods & Clothing) hold, as she shares informabalanced meal and social thru August 8, at the Milledtion about food safety, nutritime. Handicap accessible. geville Fair Grounds. The tional benefits from blendCall 815-772-3510 for infor- 4-H Dog show will be held ing foods, and delicious and at 9 a.m. on July 25. The 4-H mation. fun recipes! The workshop Clothing Judging and Style will be held from 2 to 3:30 June 26 Show will be at 6:30 p.m. on p.m. Tuesday, June 23 at the HRRV annual Golf Outing July 30, at the fair grounds.

Elizabeth Community BuildHospice of the Rock River For more information, email ing off of state Route 20 in Valley 13th Annual Memo- Leanne Rahn at lrahn@illiElizabeth. Cost is $5.00 and rial Golf Outing, benefiting nois.edu, or call the Carroll includes presentation and compassionate, quality hos- County University of Illinois materials. Seating is limited, pice care for the terminally Extension Office at 815-244so please register by June ill and honoring the mem9444.

19 by going online at web. ory of our loved ones, held extension.illinois.edu/jsw/ June 26 at Emerald Hill Golf Carroll County Fair Board The Carroll County Fair or calling 815-858-2273.

Course in Sterling. SponBoard meets the 1st Wed. sored by CGH Medical CenNAMI support group meets every month at the MilledThe NAMI Sauk Area Sup- ter, The Cornerstone Agengeville State Bank, 451 N. port Group will meet at 6:30 cy and Winter Construction.

Main Ave., in the lower level p.m. Tuesday, June 23, at For more information, visit Community Room (ATM the Sinnissippi Centers, 325 hospicerockriver.org or call side), at 7 p.m. Volunteers, state Route 2, Dixon. This 815-288-3673. and the public, are welcome meeting provides educa- June 26-27-28 to attend. tion as well as support to Lanark Old Settlers Days Hug somebody–with a shawl families struggling with a The annual celebration Prayer Shawl Ministry diagnosis of mental illness in a relative or friend. For offers live music, great meets the first and third more information about food, games and more for Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. our support group, e-mail a weekend of family fun in at Lanark United Methodist Church. The LUMC Shawl namisaukarea@gmail.com, the Lanark City Park.

Friday, it’s the Raging Ministry invites anyone to or call Mary Ann Hutchison Road Rally 5K and Kid’s Fun come knit with us. We witat 815-244-1405.

Run to benefit the Ameri- ness to God’s love by knitJune 24 can Cancer Society. Register ting, blessing, and giving Summer Pasture Walk online at getmeregistered. shawls to those in need University of Illinois com/ragingroadrallyrun, or of friendship, celebration, Extension invites the pub- the day of the event from healing, and comfort. Knit lic to an early summer pas- 5:15 to 6:16 p.m. For more 3, Purl 3 - come share God’s ture walk at Short Leg Farm, information, call Dana Keim work with us. Questions?

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Church-Pearl City, will be held on Saturday, July 4 adjacent to the Pearl City Post Office. The brat stand includes a bratwurst or hot dog sandwich, chips and drinks. For more information, call 815-443-2215.

Fishin’ will be at 6 p.m. Serving BBQ’s, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, homemade pie and cake, and ice cream.

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Songwriters Night

“The Hot Spot,” located in the Yellow Creek Church, 12606 W. Dublin Road, Pearl City, IL has Free Clothes the first Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. until 12 Noon. Donations are welcome. Call 815-2912304 or 815-291-4664 with questions.

Hey songwriters! Put it on your calendars — The Crooked Roof in Lanark is hosting Songwriters Night.

Join other musicians and share your originals. If you don’t play, come out to enjoy.

July 6

From 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, corner of Lincolnway and Genesee St. in Morrison.

Handicap accessible. Call 815-772-3510 for information.

Savanna Lions Club meetings

Joins us on the 2nd Wed. of the month for our monthAttention all Derrer’s!

Come for the annual Der- ly Lions Club meetings at rer Family Reunion, starting Antl Hall, Savanna. For more at noon Saturday, July 4 at information contact: Brian Reusch at 815-273-7757. the Lanark City Park.

Friendship Quilters

Quilters and quilt appreciators welcome at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month, at the Church of St. Paul Evangelical 411 West Catlin St., Elizabeth.

July 7 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 ChadwickMilledgeville Ministerial Association sponsors the pantry. For more information, call 815-225-7682.

July 8 Ice cream social

Ebenezer-Salem UCC Church, 5421 Stone Church Road, southwest of Pearl City, will hold their annual ice cream social from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 8.

Entertainment from Gone

Free community meals

July 10 Survivors Offer Support

S.O.S (Survivors Offer Support) group meeting for those who have lost a family member or a friend held on the second Friday of every month at the Polo Senior Center, 6 p.m. For more information please contact Terrie Wilder at 815677-3443 or Mary Landis at 815-946-3136.

Lanark Open Mic Night

The 2nd Friday of every month, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Open to the public, all musicians welcome. Held at the Cherry Grove Church, 3 miles north of Lanark on the east side of the road. Call 815-493-2434.

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Big money raining on Springfield

Sesquicentennial celebration at Thomson Depot Day

DIETRICH

lawmakers.

CONTINUED FROM A15

Rauner’s election was probably a lot more of a rejection of 12 years of complete, one-party control of state government than it the Winnetka private equity magnate. get what they want – new moth cuts. There’s nothing extreme about his expecting to get something in return.

But Rauner’s “Mr. Smith eye from those of us on the

The Maurice Rogers and Family variety show was featured Saturday afternoon as the Village of Thomson continued its year-long 150th birthday celebration with Depot Day. A memorial bike ride kicked off the days events, as well as a quilt exhibit, outhouse races and music. (PA photo/Lynnette Forth)

the General Assembly.

Yet as Rauner makes those complaints about a politician controlling other politicians, he sits atop a $20 million on New Year’s Eve. Rauner plans to use Republican legislative canSo forgive me if I sneer at Rauner’s criticism of

iticians he controls refuse

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EXCAVATING

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS Carroll County Youth summer ball schedule TINY MISS June 24 Pearl City 2 at Eastland 2 Milledgeville at Pearl City 1 Savanna at Polo Chadwick at Eastland 1 Thomson at Stockton June 26 Eastland 2 at Chadwick Thomson at Pearl City 2 Eastland 1 at Pearl City 1 Stockton at Polo Milledgeville at Savanna LITTLE MISS June 25 Mount Carroll at Eastland 1 Forreston at Milledgeville Stockton 2 at Pearl City Polo 1 at Polo 2 Eastland 2 at Savanna River Ridge at Stockton 1 JUNIOR GIRLS June 26 Pearl City at Eastland 1 Stockton at Milledgeville River Ridge at Mount Carroll Savanna at Eastland 2 SENIOR GIRLS June 24 Milledgeville at Pearl City June 25 Milledgeville at Mount Carroll Stockton at Pearl City Chadwick at River Ridge PEEWEE BOYS June 24 Savanna 2 at Lanark 2 Shannon at Milledgeville 1

Savanna 1 at Pearl City 1 Milledgeville 2 at Pearl City 2 Lanark 1 at Thomson June 29 Thomson at Lanark 1 Pearl City 2 at Milledgeville 2 Pearl City 1 at Savanna 1 Lanark 2 at Savanna 2 Milledgeville 1 at Shannon SMALL FRY BOYS June 26 Lanark 2 at Lanark 1 Pearl City 1 at Mount Carroll Pearl City 2 at Shannon Milledgeville 1 at Thomson June 30 Mount Carroll at Lanark 2 Lanark 1 at Milledgeville 2 Shannon at Pearl City 1 Milledgeville 1 at Pearl City 2 JUNIOR BOYS June 25 Pearl City 1 at Milledgeville 1 Pearl City 2 at Milledgeville 2 June 29 Milledgeville 2 at Pearl City 1 Savanna at Pearl City 2 Mount Carroll at Shannon SENIOR BOYS June 26 Milledgeville 2 at Fulton Mount Carroll at Milledgeville 1 Thomson at Eastland June 30 Thomson at Milledgeville 2 Fulton at Mount Carroll Eastland at Pearl City

Week 4 scores

PEEWEE BOYS Savanna1 16, Lanark1 10

Eastland’s Eric Schaney puts up a jumper over Rock Falls’ Jacob Mammosser during the Sauk Valley Media All-Star Classic game Thursday at Sauk Valley Community College. Schaney scored 5 points in the Telegraph team’s 77-72 victory of the Gazette team.

(PA photo/Craig Lang) Milledgeville2 17, Shannon 3 Pearl City1 12, Milledgeville1 11 Lanark2 11, Pearl City2 4 Savanna2 11, Thomson 6 SMALL FRY BOYS Shannon 14, Lanark1 8 Thomson 6, Lanark2 5 Milledgeville1 15, Milledgeville2 8 Pearl City2 17, Pearl City1 5 SPORTS CONTINUED ON A22

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Eastland’s Lexis Macomber (center) battles for a rebound with Sterling’s Gabby Sandoval (left) and Prophetstown’s Clare Kramer during action in the girls contest Thursday at the Sauk Valley Media Classic played at Sauk Valley Community College. Macomber scored 8 points in the Gazette’s 40-37 victory over the Telegraph team. (PA photo/Craig Lang)

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R E AC H U P T O 4 5 , 0 0 0 R E A D E R S I N N O R T H W E S T I L L I N O I S W I T H A C L A S S I F I E D !

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FARM

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HELP WANTED

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS Continued . . .

Call Me! Patti 815.266.4020

21-78 Lake Carroll Blvd., Lake Carroll, IL

10:00 a.m.

302 N. Center Street, Warren, IL 61087

Inside/Outside Dieken Auction Facility Way to much to list; interesting/unique items. Come see for yourself. (Possibly selling in 2 rings) Visit www.diekenauctionservice.com for full listing and photos.

Guns: APPROX. NOON: ALL ST/FED LAWS APPLY, FFL.TRANSFER; S&W 22 pistol; Marlin, 6079, Limited Ed, 22; Springfield, 84c, 22; Hercules, 1929, 20ga; Winchester, 37, 410; Westernfield, Miso A, 410; Winchester, 37, 20ga; Mossberg, 185DA, 20ga; Winchester, 72, 22; Stevens, 56, 22; misc ammo. Antiques/Collectibles: Drop leaf dining table; lg wood desk; vanity w/mirror; oak plant stand; military uniforms; Schlitz beer light; Lincoln ax; pine doors; wrought iron fence; blonde dressers; marbles; R.R. wrenches; lanterns; mandolin; hardware; lights/lamps; sausage press; boxes of ornate wood trim pcsp; misc advertising items; dock cart; and lots more. Tools: (Bertalot Saw Tools) Belsaw sharpener’s model 1200; Belsaw model 10550; Belsaw model 1205; Belsaw clipper hone; table top saw; chainsaw chains; saw blades; lots of hand tools; work bench; misc & lots more. Household: Dresser; hutch; pine chest; cedar chest; portable a/c; glass top tables; table & chairs; hideabed; boxes of misc. household; wood chairs; & more. Lawn & Garden: 5x8 tilt trailer; cement horse; alum ext ladders; pallets of landscaping rocks; lawn roller; lots of shelving cement mixer; chimney wood burners; wheel barrel; lots of garden tools; camping items; patio items; bikes; misc garage items; plus more. Special Item:Bobcat #610, Wisc., gas, 60” bucket.

Term/Cond: Cash/Check. I.D. Required for Reg. 10% Buyers Premium. Everything Sold “As Is,” All Announcements Supersede Print DIEKEN AUCTION SERVICE, Warren, IL 61087 815-222-0542 t.dieken@mchsi.com www.diekenauctionservice.com TERRY DIEKEN — IL Lic. #440000430 / WI Lic. #859

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AUCTION SAT., JULY 11 10:00 A.M.

STARTING W/REAL ESTATE LOIS CAROL NYCUM

634 E. Locust Street, Lanark REAL ESTATE SELLING SELL AT 10:00: 2184sq. ft., 5 bedroom, 2½ bath home. 4 bedrooms & bath up. Built-in linen closet. Main floor consist of kitchen, dining room, living room, bedroom, bath. Central air. MOTIVATED SELLERS. TERMS: Non-refundable 10% down day of auction. Balance due at closing, approx. 30 days. Taxes prorated at closing. Seller has the right to accept or reject bids. Property sells “AS IS.” For viewing call JIM CALHOUN, Auctioneer – 815-244-9660 IL Lic. 440000333 FOR PICTURES www.calhounauction.com

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107 E. RAPP — MT. CARROLL Queen Anne style, 5 bedroom, 2 bath home. Re-sanded hardwood floors on main floor. Kitchen remodeled w/cherry cabinets, laminate floor. All appliances included. Main floor bath & laundry. Open staircase. Walk-up attic. Move-in ready. MOTIVATED SELLERS. TERMS: Non-refundable 10% down day of auction. Balance due at closing, approx. 30 days. Taxes prorated at closing. Seller has the right to accept or reject bids. Property sells “AS IS.” JIM CALHOUN, Auctioneer – 815-244-9660 IL Lic. 440000333 FOR PICTURES www.calhounauction.com

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Church (Morrison) 3, 0-0, 7; Joe Brouilette (Sterling) 1, 0-0, 2; Hunter Hamstra (Morrison) 2, 0-0, 5; Seth Sanderson (Fulton) 3, 2-3, 8; Grant Ames (Prophetstown) 3, 1-4, 8; Jacob Mammosser (Rock Falls) 3, 0-0, 8; Zach Barber (Fulton) 5, 0-0, 14; Kyle Huebner (Fulton) 1, 3-4, 5; Alex Johnson (Bureau Valley) 0, 0-0, 0 3 Point FG’s: Telegraph: 9 (Carr 3, Ebersole 2, Scahney 1, Harris 1, Jarrett 1, Gittleson 1); Gazette: 11 (Barber 4, Mammosser 2, Neuhalfen 1, Mead 1, Hamstra 1, Ames 1, Church 1)

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MON. EVENING, JUNE 29 4:00 P.M. BETTY ANDERSON

1631 SUPERIOR AVE., SAVANNA HOUSEHOLD: Maytag washer; gas dryer; 15ft. refrig.-avocado; dehumidifier; 2 dbl. beds; dresser; recliner; Lazyboy sofa/sleeper; oak table w/2 leaves & 4 padded chairs; hutch; 3pc. oak stands; copper canister set; glassware; Stetson china-6; usual kitchenware; dbl. airbed; Weslo treadmill; golf clubs; hand golf cart; patio table, 4 swivel chairs; umbrella; picnic table & benches; lawn glider; GARAGE ITEMS: (2) Lawn-Boy selfpropelled mowers; elec. start snowblowers; Sears blower; Sanborn port. air tank; 8gal. shop vac; trolling motor; fishing; battery charger; 6 bikes; ladders; MANY MORE ITEMS. TERMS: CASH OR CHECK. MUST HAVE PHOTO I.D. TO REGISTER JIM CALHOUN, Auctioneer IL Lic. 440000333 MT. CARROLL 815-244-9660 FOR FULL LISTING & PICTURES: www.calhounauction.com

Antiques, Ag-tiques, Collectibles, Antique Tractors, Small Farm Equipment, Motorcycles, ATV’s & More!

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10:00 A.M. 9257 Columbine Rd., Forreston, IL

Note: Sure to be a fun and diverse selection with something for everyone.

Make plans to join us; tractors, equipment to sell @ noon ATV’s & Motorcycle: Amphibious Terra Jet 4X4 electric start Briggs engine, new tires; Kawasaki KFX 50 4 wheeler, nice; KLX 250 dirt bike, runs. Tractors, Equipment & Parts: Farmall M; Allis Chalmers C; Ford 8N w/woods belly mower; New Idea 212 manure spreader; John Deere steel wheel running gear w/flair box; Sickle mower; 2 Bottom trip plow; Home made utility trailer; Rear IH wheel weight (2 sets); IH clam shell fenders; End gate seeder. Riding Mowers & Equipment: Massey Ferguson 12; Ford 120; Wheel Horse; Cub cadet lawn cart w/ e-z vac; 149 cub cadet snow blower; Troy Built chipper/shredder (like new); David Bradley walk behind. Ag-tiques: Maytag single & twin cylinder engines; Butcher kettle; Buck board wagon seat; Planter wire & stakes; Hog oiler; Steel wheels; Gas engine cart; Corn dryers; CI seat; Dump rake teeth; Egg basket; Meat saws; Yard stick & hat collection; John Deere 1800’s pocket ledgers (3); IH dealer 45 record albums with original sleeves & boxes; Wooden rake; Fanning Mill. Antiques & Collectibles: Arcade lemon squeezer w/box; Arcade wall mount coffee grinder; egg scale; CI bee hive string holder; Milk bottles; Coin Op telephone; CI bee hive bank; 1964 GI Joe w/footlocker; Structo garbage truck, Tonka “Doughboy” feed truck & John Deere toys; Auburn take-a-part Hot Rod model; Post Cards; Zink top fruit jars (blue); Enamelware; Wash tubs; Buttons; LP records; James Beach fishing pole; Wooden RR depot models; Tricycle; Scooter; Murray coaster wagon; “Expert” trap thrower; Stockton, IL garden plow; 1940’s Levi 501 store display jeans 72X45; Ear/inner ear display model; Comic books; Puzzles; Shelf & Mantel clocks; Glassware Plus much more. Furniture: Set of 4 bentwood chairs; Drop leaf table; Oak high chair/stroller; Oak rocker; Oak plate rack; Sheet music stand; Oak table w/drawer; Small trunk; Dresser w/hanky drawers; Wooden folding chairs. Brewarania: Taper handles; Mugs; Bud Light umbrella; Dale Jr. stand-ups; CI horse/barrel team; Clocks; Inflatables; Hats & more

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TELEGRAPH BOYS 77, GAZETTE BOYS 72 Telegraph: Matt Wasilewski (Oregon) 4, 0-0, 8; Laron Carr (Dixon) 7, 1-2, 18; Trevor Bolin (Sterling Newman) 2, 1-2, 5; Cal Jarrett (Dixon) 3, 0-0, 7; Nolan McGinn (Sterling Newman) 4, 2-4, 10; Jordan Harris (Milledgeville) 2, 0-0, 5; Bret Gittleson (AFC) 3, 0-0, 7; Lucas Ebersole (Milledgeville) 2, 0-0, 6; Kevin Kurz (AFC) 2, 0-0, 4; Eric Schaney (Eastland) 3, 0-0, 7 Gazette: Parker Neuhalfen (Bureau Valley) 3, 1-2, 8; Josh Mead (Bureau Valley) 3, 0-0, 7; Kaleb

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at Sauk Valley Community College GAZETTE GIRLS 40, TELEGRAPH GIRLS 37 Gazette: Lakin Goodman (Morrison) 2, 0-0, 5; Gabby Sandoval (Sterling) 3, 3-5, 9; Bailey Schrader (Rock Falls) 1, 1-2, 3; Heather Strike (Prophetstown) 3, 0-0, 9; Clare Kramer (Prophetstown) 2, 0-0, 4; Kassi Henrekin (Prophetstown) 1, 1-2, 4; Shelby Adams (Prophetstown) 0, 0-0, 0; Carlie Bickett

(Bureau Valley) 2, 0-0, 4; Chelsi Blair (Rock Falls) 0, 0-0; -; Heaven Bennett (Bureau Valley) 1, 0-0 2 Telegraph: Kennedy Dinges (Amboy) 2, 0-0, 4; Krista Beach (AFC) 0, 0-0, 0; Sydney Wilhelm (Amboy) 2, 0-0, 4; Lexis Macomber (Eastland) 3, 2-2, 8; Kaitlyn Liebing (Amboy) 2, 0-1, 4; Allison Prestegaard (AFC) 3, 2-2, 8; Carly Hartle (Dixon) 3, 1-1, 7; Kelsey Pudlas (Oregon) 1, 0-0, 2; Aubree Schmitt (Sterling Newman) 0, 0-0, 0 3 Point FG’s: Telegraph: 0-1; Gazette: 5-29 (Strike 3, Goodman 1, Henrekin 1)

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PeeWee Boys: Pearl City 1, 5-0; Savanna 1, 5-0; Milledgeville 1 3-2; Lanark 2, 3-2; Milledgeville 2, 3-2; Pearl City 2, 2-3; Lanark 1, 2-3; Shannon, 1-4; Savanna 2, 1-4; Thomson, 0-5 Small Fry Boys: Milledgeville 1, 5-0; Thomson, 4-1; Shannon, 2-1; Milledgeville 2, 3-2; Lanark 2, 3-3; Lanark 1, 2-3; Pearl City 2, 1-2; Pearl City 1, 1-4; Mount Carroll, 0-5 Junior Boys: Pearl City 1, 4-0; Pearl City 2, 2-1; Shannon, 2-1; Milledgeville 2, 2-2; Savanna, 1-1; Milledgeville 1, 0-2; Mount Carroll, 0-4 Senior Boys: Milledgeville 2, 4-1; Pearl City, 4-1; Milledgeville 1, 2-1; Mount Carroll, 3-2; Eastland, 2-2; Fulton, 0-4; Thomson, 0-4

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Summer league standings

Tiny Miss: Thomson, 4-1; Pearl City 2, 4-1; Milledgeville, 4-1; Chadwick, 4-2; Stockton, 3-2; Polo, 2-3; Eastland 1, 2-4; Eastland 2, 2-4; Pearl City 1, 1-4; Savanna, 1-5 Little Miss: Forreston, 5-0; Milledgeville, 4-0; Savanna, 4-1; Polo 2, 3-1; Mount Carroll, 4-2; Pearl City, 2-3; River Ridge, 2-3; Stockton 1, 2-3; Polo 1, 2-5; Stockton 2, 1-3; Eastland 2, 1-4; Eastland 1, 0-5 Junior Miss: Pearl City, 6-0; Savanna, 4-1; Eastland 1, 3-1; Stockton, 3-2; Mount Carroll, 2-2; Milledgeville, 1-4; Eastland 2, 0-4; River Ridge, 0-5 Senior Miss: Milledgeville, 4-0; Chadwick, 5-1; Pearl City, 3-2; Eastland, 3-3; Mount Carroll, 1-3; River Ridge, 0-4; Stockton, 0-3

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SENIOR BOYS Mount Carroll 12, Thomson 4 Pearl City 9, Mount Carroll 2 TINY MISS Chadwick 26, Pearl City1 14 Milledgeville 3, Eastland2 1 Pearl City2 12, Savanna 4 Stockton 14, Eastland1 3 Polo 12, Thomson 10 Eastland1 14, Eastland2 5

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‘The days of us losing by 50 have got to come to an end’ COACHES

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“We want our kids to compete. We were not horribly competitive last year.”

“The effort is there,” Rudnicki said about his team.

“We’ve had guys put in extra work before practice and after practice. We’ve improved every day, and that’s been our main goal. It’s a big change from what they’ve been doing before, but they’ve been handling it real well.”

Leitzen came to West Carroll last year and served as the Thunder’s fresh-soph coach. While there will be some sort of familiarity in the program, the playbook will undergo a complete overhaul.

Last year, under former

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coach Mike Bicksler, the Thunder ran a shotgun for almost all of its offensive plays. That won’t be the case now.

“We want to be able to establish a run game, and we think the best way to do that is under center,” Leitzen said. “We’re going to add that aspect to our offense. At the same time, we’re going to take that same group of 11 and go to shotgun and still be able to run the ball. That’s something we’re hoping to install, and our kids have picked up on it rather quickly.”

Leitzen inherits a defense that averaged just more than 49 points allowed per game last year, as the Thunder’s nents put up more than 50.

“We’ve got to be able to switch our defenses and put more guys in the box to still be able to cover more people,” Leitzen said.

“We’re looking at some ways to switch that up a bit.

If you want to be successful in this conference – I don’t want to say you got to force teams to pass – but if you don’t stop the run, it’s going to be a long Friday night.

“The days of us losing by 50 have got to come to an end.”

Rudnicki will also revise the playbooks for his team.

After graduating from, and playing basketball at Illinois Wesleyan, Rudnicki spent 2 years at DePue as an assistant coach. He was a middle school teacher at DePue, but when a high school social studies position opened up at

West Carroll, Rudnicki took the challenge. So far, his kids have responded well.

“We want to be in transition more, and be an up-tempo team,” said Rudnicki, who added that his defense will be a pressuring man-to-man. “After that, when we’re in the halfcourt, we’re a four-out, one-in motion. It’s what we’re looking at, and every level

THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2015 Your payment may be made at the CARROLL COUNTY COURTHOUSE Carroll County Treasurer’s Office or any Carroll County Bank; Milledgeville Credit Union, Blackhawk Area Credit Union, Savanna and First Savanna Savings Bank, Savanna

“These are teachers that are going to both be at the high school,” West Carroll athletic director Joseph Hansen said. “I’m very excited about this upcoming year to see two new head coaches take tions at West Carroll.”

The Thunder will also have a new cross country coach, as Travis Findlay takes over the boys and girls squads.

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will learn that. It can kind of be our program staple.”

Leitzen replaces Michael Bicksler as football coach, while Rudnicki replaces Kyle Tutt as boys basketball coach. Both Bicksler and Tutt resigned their positions before the end of the school year. Leitzen will also continue to serve as Warren’s head boys basketball coach, a position he held last year.

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GUTTER, DOWNSPOUT PROJECT MAPLE LANE UNITS 2101 WACKER ROAD, SAVANNA, IL The Carroll County Housing Authority will Receive sealed bids until 9:30 a.m., Monday, June 22, 2015 at the Housing Authority Office, 525 Third Street, Savanna, IL 61074, and at that time they will be publicly opened and read.

No Bid Faxes will be accepted.

GUTTERS/GUTTER GUARDS/DOWNSPOUT PROJECT - This project includes removal and disposal of all existing gutters and downspouts and the installation of gutters/gutter guards and downspouts on the eight (8) units of the public housing buildings known as Maple Lane Units located at 2101 Wacker Road, Savanna, Illinois. Gutter guards will be a requirement in the bid package.

GUTTER/GUTTER GUARDS/DOWNSPOUT PRE-BID MEETING AT 4:00 P.M. ON THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2015 AT MAPLE LANE COMMUNITY ROOM, 2101 WACKER ROAD, SAVANNA, IL. All Contract documents are on file for review at the Housing Authority Office as of Thursday, June 18th. The work is subject to the minimum Prevailing County wages and benefits set forth in the contract documents and the contractor must ensure that all employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, sex or national origin.

Copies of the bid documents are available from the Carroll County Housing Authority, 525 Third Street, Savanna, Illinois.

Please verify your intent to attend by calling the Housing Authority at (815) 273-7081 in advance of the pre-bid meeting.

Contact Executive Director, Ed Bochniak (815) 273-7081 for more information

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INTERNAL PAINTING PROJECT MEST MANOR BUILDING 525 THIRD STREET, SAVANNA, IL The Carroll County Housing Authority will Receive sealed bids until 2:00 P.m., Tuesday, June 30, 2015

at the Housing Authority Office, 525 Third Street, Savanna, IL 61074, and at that time they will be publicly opened and read. No Bid Faxes will be accepted.

INTERNAL PAINTING PROJECT - This project includes the patching, sanding, prepping, priming and painting of all public area hallways, door frames and stairwells in the four (4) - story public housing building known as the Mest Manor Building located at 525 Third Street, Savanna, Illinois.

INTERNAL PAINTING PROJECT PRE-BID MEETING AT 9:30 A.M. ON FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015 IN THE MEST MANOR BUILDING DINING ROOM, 525 THIRD STREET, SAVANNA, IL. All Contract documents are on file for review at the Housing Authority Office as of Monday, June 22nd. Copies of the bid documents are available from the Carroll County Housing Authority, 525 Third Street, Savanna, Illinois. Please verify your intent to attend by calling the Housing Authority at (815) 273-7081 in advance of the pre-bid meeting.

The work is subject to the minimum Prevailing County wages and benefits set forth in the contract documents and the contractor must ensure that all employees ad applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, sex or national origin.

Contact Executive Director, Ed Bochniak (815) 273-7081 for more information.

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