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In Honor of Our Independence • The Fourth of July has been a federal holiday since 1941. Though that may seem like a long time for the country to wait to celebrate the independence it declared in 1776, the tradition of the Fourth of July, often referred to as Independence Day, dates back to the dawn of the American Revolution and the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Since then, July 4th has been recognized as the dawn of American independence, and celebrations that included fireworks and parades can be traced back to the 18th century.

• On July 4, 1777, the city of Philadelphia, which would become the first capital of the United States of America, held the first annual commemoration of American independence, and exactly one year later George Washington ordered that all of his soldiers be offered double rations of rum to commemorate the anniversary.

• In 1781, Massachusetts was the first state to make July 4th an official state holiday, and the day was actually declared a federal holiday by the U.S. Congress in 1870. However, that declaration did not grant a paid holiday to federal employees. That benefit came in 1941, which is why that year is now recognized as the first year when the Fourth of July officially became a federal holiday.

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LOCAL ECONOMY

TCEDA hosts NW region job fair at River Ridge

By TONY CARTON For the Prairie Advocate HANOVER — Fifteen area businesses, all hiring, attended Saturday’s Northwest Illinois Region job fair at River Ridge High School.

“We’re having our -

Lisa McCarthy, executive director of the Tri-County Alliance. would like to come visit with local businesses for Robertshaw, which makes

Tri-County Economic Development Alliance hosted a job fair featuring 15 employers on Saturday at the River Ridge High School in Hanover.

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The economy is picking up a bit and I think businesses are starting to realize there is a demographic shift coming; baby boomers are retiring out and there are not as many people to replace them, so employers are more active in recruiting, and that’s why they’re here today.

Lisa McCarthy, TCEDA executive director

McCarthy said. “Since we’ve never done this what we’re going to get, but we have to try something because if we don’t try, area’s economy makes the job fair a win/win for she said. nesses are starting to realize coming; baby boomers are retiring out and there are more active in recruiting, and that’s why they’re Hanover village Trustee Bob Gable said losing the wrenching.

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MOUNT CARROLL

Zoning variance request turns into nuisance violation Woman had asked to have six dogs in home

By LYNNETTE FORTH For Prairie Advocate MOUNT CARROLL — Following a heated discussion at the June 23 City Council meeting, aldermen voted to not allow a special use permit request from resident Dondi Polzin.

Even though Police Chief Fred Cass said Polzin had not been cited for any violation, but had been sent a letter notifying her of the problem, the council cited Polzin for a nuisance violation of the current dog ordinance. A court date has not been set.

Polzin breeds basset hounds, and recently asked the city planning and zoning commission to grant her a variance allowing her to have six dogs in her home,

in order to train two of them for special use.

But some council members and neighbors of Polzin said she should not be allowed to own six dogs, which is not a part of current city ordinances.

They also want the issue to be considered a nuisance, which is addressed by ordinance.

City Attorney Ron Coplan, not present at the meeting due to health issues, submitted a letter stating that the request is not appropriate for the planning and zoning commission, and is not an issue to be considered for a special-use permit.

Aldermen Kevin Powers and Joe Grim agreed, and solely based on the issue not being considered a planning and zoning matter, and by the advice given by Coplan, voted against the citation.

Powers said he can see two sides to limiting the

number of pets an owner can have within the city.

“Why restrict (the number of dogs), and who decides to take them away? What about smells and noise?

Do we want to regulate everything residents do?

That is one of the great things about living in a small community. The exactly what is permitted,” Powers said.

Grim, who has been working on the ordinance update, said the draft was based on state guidelines and countywide ordinances.

Alderman Mike Risko said the ordinance should the intent of the stated regulations. “There have been a lot of cases where people have been taken to court regarding the number of animals they have. When the city makes an ordinance stating health and safety concerns, it’s likely turned over in court. Coplan needs

to be here, we can’t keep kicking this down the road.”

Powers said, “Unless you have an ordinance spelling tell someone how many animals they can have.”

“This isn’t about my dogs,” Polzin said. “One neighbor is angry because I bought the property out from under him, and the other is mad because I did not hire her daughter to help me with my dogs. I am being harassed, and no one will help me. I don’t think it’s fair.”

Pollen has set up surveillance cameras on her property to record what her dogs do. She has lived in Mount Carroll for 3 years, issues have been brought to the council.

“The only reason they are calling it a nuisance is because that’s the only way they can get me,” Polzin said. “A dog has to bark 20 minutes continuously to be

a nuisance. If you have to go by the laws, you should go by the law, not hearsay.

I am being picked on, and I am sick of it.”

One of Polzin’s neighbors, Kathy Torres, said she is one of the neighbors to whom Polzin is referring.

“I made a comment that I can hear dogs barking with my windows closed and the air conditioning on. I can hear whining. If I call the police every time the dogs bark, it’s a waste of tax dollars. Never in the 20 years that I have lived here have we had an issue. To me, this isn’t good,” Torres said.

Mayor Carl Bates said, “The action that has to take place now is the interpretation of the city attorney.

The reality is that now it

MILLEDGEVILLE

MILLEDGEVILLE — At this time, no foul play is suspected in the death of a 37-year-old Milledgeville woman found Sunday in a home at 421 Holcomb Avenue, Carroll County Deputy Coroner Chris Martin said.

An autopsy was being done Monday on Marin R. Williams; it will take several weeks before toxicology and other results are in, Martin said.

As is the case when the circumstances surrounding a death are not known, state police crime scene investigators processed the scene.

Williams was convicted

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which some residents are saying Polzin has, but she does not. The provision declares the keeping of anienvironment a nuisance,” which has not been part of anyone’s complaint.

Alderman Doug Bergren disagreed and said, “This is a violation of an ordinance.

We have to make life in a small town pleasant for everyone in town. This ordinance addresses the problem regardless of the attorney’s letter.”

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No foul play suspected in death of woman, 37 March 20 in Whiteside County Court of possession of a controlled substance, a felony, and misdemeanor DUI drugs, and was given 180 days in jail and 2 and a half years of probation.

She was charged in October 2013.

According to court records, Williams was granted an emergency medical furlough May 1; but according to jail staff, she was released Thursday for time served.

A woman named Margaret Williams is listed in the phone book as living at that address.

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is deemed a nuisance. The special-use permit is gone . . . We have to deal with a nuisance violation.”

Powers said, ”Nowhere in the code is a provision saying how many animals you may have. There is

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LANARK — In 1776, founding father John Adams wrote to his wife, Abigail, predicting that future Americans would celebrate July 2, the day the Second Continental Congress completed revisions on the Declaration of Independence, with “pomp and parade, with shows, games, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.”

Although Adams was 2 days early in his prediction – Americans actually celebrate the date the Declaration was signed – he was right on the money about Independence Day festivi-

ties. local celebrations feature the aerial displays Friday through Sunday.

Shannon

Friday Festivities begin at 5 p.m. at Shannon Lions Park, where the Shannon Lions Club will serve pork chop sandwiches and hold an ice cream social through 7 p.m.

Elephant ears, cheese curds and pop will be available There will also be a free blood pressure screening sponsored by the Shannon Ambulance Association, ing ceremony at 7 p.m., conducted by the Shannon American Legion.

Fireworks start at dusk.

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Hanover

Friday and Saturday Hanover Days starts with a parade at 6 p.m. Friday, celebrating 100 years of Hanover High School Alumni festivities, followed by free canoe races at 7 p.m. Fireworks begin at dusk at the VFW Club on

Fillmore St., followed by music by 2nd Generation at the VFW. Saturday’s events include the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Pancake Breakfast at the VFW at 8 a.m.; Hanover Farmer’s Market from 9 to 11 a.m. in front of the library; and the 100th

Hanover High School Reunion, which begins at 3 p.m. at Old Hanover High School. The school and Historical Society will be open. The alumni dinner will be served from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., and the HHS Alumni program begins at 7.m. with silent auction and

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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 815-938-2323.

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.

July 1 CC 4-H Fair entrée due

All Carroll County 4-H Fair entries are due into the Carroll County University of Illinois Extension Office by 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 1. If any 4-H member has not gotten their copy of the fair book yet, you need to contact your 4-H leader immediately.

The Carroll County 4-H Fair will be held August 1 (General Projects, Foods & Clothing) thru August 8, at the Milledgeville Fair Grounds. The 4-H Dog show will be held at 9 a.m. on July 25. The 4-H Clothing Judging and Style Show will be at 6:30 p.m. on July 30, at the fair grounds. For more information, email Leanne Rahn at lrahn@ illinois.edu, or call the Carroll County University of Illinois Extension Office at 815-244-9444.

on your calendars — The Crooked Roof in Lanark is hosting Songwriters Night.

Join other musicians and Attention all Derrer’s!

Come for the annual Der- share your originals. It’s rer Family Reunion, starting always a great night of at noon Saturday, July 4 at music, sharing, collaborating and fun. If you don’t the Lanark City Park. play, come out to enjoy.

July 4

Hot Spot has Free Clothes

“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.

July 6 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 AUSP Thomson Job Fair

The Federal Bureau of Prisons - AUSP Thomson will hold a Job Fair to recruit new Correctional Officers (base rate of $39,400 and up), from 12 noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7. The Carroll County Fair Board The Carroll County Fair event will be held at the Board meets the 1st Wed. institution, 1100 One Mile every month at the Milled- Rd., Thomson, IL. geville State Bank, 451 N. Food pantry Main Ave., in the lower The Helping Hands Food level Community Room Pantry located at 400 Main (ATM side), at 7 p.m. Vol- Ave in downtown Milledunteers, and the public, are geville is open from 9-11 welcome to attend. a.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. on Hug somebody–with a shawl

Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the first and third Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Lanark United Methodist Church. The LUMC Shawl 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 friendship, celebration, healing, and comfort.

Knit 3, Purl 3 - come share God’s work with us. Questions? Call the church 815493-6300 or Jane Smith at 815-225-7329.

July 4 St. John’s brat stand

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

Free community meals

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

Come for a free hearty, well-balanced meal and social time. Handicap accessible. Call 815-772-3510 for information.v

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. There will be good food and conversation available. For more information please contact Terrie Wilder at 815-6773443 or Mary Landis at 815946-3136.

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 Duck Sweitzer for details at 815-493-2434.

July 11 April House Golf Outing

It’s your turn to make a difference! The April House Golf Outing will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 11 at Cross Creek Golf Course, Morrison. Limited to 22 teams, this event will feature a 4 person scramble, 50/50 raffle, lucky duck raffle, free goody bags and 18 holes of golf. Cost is $50 per person and includes entry fee, 18 holes and 1/2 cart.

Deadline for sign up is July 9. Proceeds from the event go to the April House Children’s Advocacy Center.

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 Fishin’ will be at 6 p.m. Serving BBQ’s, hot dogs, potato July 11 salad, baked beans, home- Game Time in Savanna made pie and cake, and ice “Game Time” is held on cream. the 2nd Saturday of each Savanna Lions Club meetings month, same time, same Joins us on the 2nd Wed. location. Mark Your Calenof the month for our month- dar Games are provided, ly Lions Club meetings at but you are welcome to Antl Hall, Savanna. For more bring one with you. No Cost information contact: Brian Involved! Come join the fun.

Reusch at 815-273-7757.

Questions? Call Mary Stebbins at 815-273-4156.

July 9

The next Brat Stand of the St. John’s Lutheran 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 July 13 drinks. For more informa- Songwriters Night Hey songwriters! Put it Camera club meets tion, call 815-443-2215.

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

Palisades Art League

The Palisades Art League monthly meeting is held the second Monday of every month (except Dec. and Jan.) from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Masonic Hall, 1519 Chicago Ave. in Savanna.

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Odell Movie of the Month

“Raiders of the Lost Ark” visits Odell Public Library at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, in the library program room.

This dare devil, tongue-incheek film, by Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, takes off like a shot and runs at a breakneck pace until the movie’s end. This is just the right movie for a hot afternoon in July! You will find popcorn, pop, and air-conditioning, too. There is no charge though donations are welcome. Come join the adventures of Indiana Jones!

Camera club meets

The Freeport Area Camera Club meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 1010 S. Park Blvd., Freeport. “The F-Stops Here” is published monthly by the club. For more information about the club, phone Larry Dawson, President, at 815443-2856, or write to him at 597 S. Heitter Rd., Pearl City, Il 61062, or send email to ektachrome64@yahoo.com.

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July 18 Alumni Banquet

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Saturday, July 18 at the Lake Carroll Ski Lodge.

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July 18 Shannon Bike Rodeo

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SAVANNA

Kid’s stuff at Old Settlers Days

Lanark’s Old Settlers Days featured lots of home-grown fun at the 3-day event. The inflatable rides and games, held at the park and downtown, were offered courtesy of the 50 Old Settlers Days sponsors.

Council OKs requests for project funding

By MICHAEL MILLER For Prairie Advocate

The counciil last week also heard an update on infrastructure projects.

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SAVANNA – A $28,000 payment to MSA Professional Services for construction related services was one of several funding requests approved at the June 23 City Council meeting.

MSA was paid for the design and bidding process regarding the city’s upcoming street improvement project, which includes North Fifth, Spring, Cook, Quincy, as well as the North ramp on North Fourth Street. The engineering estimate for the project is $284,728.89.

Payment of $20,000 to MSA for bidding and construction services for the Bowen Water Main project also was approved.

This work would go from the old “Betty Mom’s” tavern area on east Bowen, west to the stoplights at the junction of state Routes 64 and 84, and will remove 1,280 feet of 8-inch water main, replacing that with 652 feet of 10 inch water main and about 548 feet of 12-inch water main, as

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well as hydrants, and road repairs.

This work should improve water service on the east side of town. The estimated cost would be about $288,000. The Water/ Sewer/Refuse Streets and Alleys committee recommended getting the sewer that a reduced bid could be received from the company that gets the sewer plant bid, since it already would have the necessary equipment in place.

Public Works Superintendent John Lindeman said that hopes are to ber or November.

Willett, Hofmann & Associates will be paid $3,200 for the inspection of tow bridges on the bike path, namely the bridges over the Plum River and the IC & E Railroad.

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MORRISON

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Two street projects approved by council

By Chastity Welch Carroll County Manager

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id you know July is horseradish month? Collinsville is the Horseradish Capital of the World. More horseradish is grown in Illinois than any other place in North America. Most of it is grown in southwestern Illinois near St. Louis in a region historically known as the American Bottoms near the Mississippi River. J.R. Kelly Co. produces 10 to 12 million pounds of horseradish roots a year. That is a lot of roots!

We are taking orders for Southern Illinois Cresthaven peaches until Tuesday, July 28. Cost for members is $25 for a 25-pound box, $30 for nonmembers. The peaches will be in sometime the week of Aug. 10. Order forms are available at www.carrollWe are hoping this year’s crop is as good as last year’s!

There is still room in the Carroll County Tractor Drive on Friday, July 17.

It leaves from Thomson, from the ball diamonds east on Argo Fay Route to Ideal Road. From there we will turn up Hartman Road to Black Oak Road and then Timberlake Road to Daggert to state Route Carroll.

We plan to leave Thomson at 8:30 a.m. and get a.m. We will leave the head back to Thomson. We will be taking state Route 64 to Preston Road, then south on Big Cut Road, with a right turn onto Three Mile Road, and then back south on Scenic Bluff Road before turning right onto Argo Fay back into Thomson to the baseball diamonds for lunch.

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going to only do a half day drive. We have gotten positive and negative feedback on this. Some don’t want to come for a half a day, some do not want a full day’s drive. We will see where the numbers come in this year and evaluate from there.

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

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MORRISON – Residents will see improvements made to their streets this summer. At the council meeting June 22, aldermen decided to combine two projects.

Shawn Ortgiesen of Fehr/Graham and Associates initially proposed three projects: • On Jackson Street between Pine and Wall streets: Grind a 6- inch wedge at the gutter and overlay the street at a cost of $31,290.

• Wall Street, from Clinton Street (state Route 78) to Jackson Street: Grind and overlay for $124,324.

• Wall Street, from Ash Avenue to Jackson Street: Remove and replace curb and gutter, grind and overlay for $129,594.

The council approved estimates for a total cost of $155,614.

Another option to third projects was rejected because replacing the curb and gutter would require

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Alderman Curt Bender said, “If we do all three, we are talking about $350360,000.”

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Mayor Everett Panier said the repairs are needed, and have been discussed for some time.

He told aldermen that it was time to decide.

Alderman Dave Helms agreed, saying, “We have heard the same things twice. If we are going to do something this year, we need to get started. Ash to Clinton is really bad.”

“The longer we put it off the more it costs because the prices keep going up,” said Gary Tresenriter, director of public works.

Alderman Harvey Zuidema said would rather see Wall Street done right, and was unsure about the longevity of grinding overlay. He cast the lone vote against the project.

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Everyone loves a parade

The Old Settlers Days parade kicked off events on a beautiful Saturday morning in downtown Lanark.

(From left) Mount Carroll Mayor Carl Bates and Savanna Mayor Tony McCombie join Lanark Mayor John Huggins in welcoming visitors to the Old Settlers Days parade. (PA photo/Tom Kocal)

ABOVE: Members of the Lanark High School Class of 1965 gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their graduation.

(PA photo/Lynette Forth) RIGHT: Parade Marshall Ed Nelson, joined by his grandsons, was honored for his career as a teacher, community servant and all around good guy. (PA Photo/ Lynette Forth) LEFT: Members of the Eastland High School Band performed for the crowd on the Read to the Rhythm float sponsored by the Friends of the Lanark Public Library.

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SUMMER STORMS

Excessive rain in region affecting plant health LANARK — It may be dry as a bone west of the Rocky Mountains, but the northern Illinois region has experienced frequent rainfall in recent weeks.

In fact, a bit too frequent.

Since May, many areas have received at least 18 inches of rain, overburdening municipal water treatment vegetable plants.

Several areas have seen destruction in the bottom lands during periods of heavy rainfall. Hay crops that have not been cut are past maturity, and those that have been mowed haven’t dried out yet.

Although the abundance of rain does address crucial crop and plant needs, this excessive amount of water also creates problems for those same plants and crops.

“In the soil, water is the only place that plants can take up vital soil nutrients.

Plants depend on water for this, but plants can reach a threshold where too much water can cause harm,” said Grant McCarty, University of Illinois Extension Local Foods and Small Farms educator.

“This threshold can result in wilting symptoms even after the soil has dried.

Roots can be damaged and dislodged by water. At the same time, nutrients can be removed from the soil and result in erosion problems over time.”

McCarty said rainfall also leads to wet foliage. Certain plant pathogens that cause disease move easily with water and can be passed among plants, possibly spreading disease.

Too much rainfall also can affect fruit quality, McCarty said.

“If the soil remains waterlogged for a period of time, this can lead to faster root and fruit rot on strawberry tions of water continue in the season, tomatoes may also show blossom end rot damage.”

When areas of your home garden or farm experience excessive rainfall, McCarty said there are a number of things you can do to repair the situation soon afterward.

“Immediately following a large rain storm, you should note areas of poor soil drainage, appearing as where these are, you might be able to add compost or organic matter after they have drained that can help with drainage later on,” said McCarty.

“You also may want to

Standing water in this Lanark soybean field (above) and yellow leaves on corn plants drowning in too much water (right) are common sights throughout the region. (PA photos/Tom Kocal) avoid planting in this area in the future. For your plants, you should cover up the exposed roots so that the plant can hopefully regain its footing. You may also need to add a fertilizer or compost around the base of the plant if there has been excessive soil nutrient loss.”

Go to web.extension. illinois.edu/jsw for more information and programs about local foods and small farms.

IDPH provides flood, food, water, and cleaning safety guidance SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Nirav D. Shah urges residents in and around flooded areas to take precautions to help prevent disease and stay safe.

“Flood waters can contaminate food, water, house appliances, and just about anything it touches,” Shah said in a news release.

“To avoid illness, it is important for people whose homes have been affected by flooding to make sure their water is safe to drink, to know if food needs to be thrown out, and

to clean all items touched by flood waters properly.”

Disease Flood water and sewer overflows can contain bacteria, fecal material, viruses and other organisms that may cause disease. Avoid skin contact with flood and sewer water, especially cuts and sores.

Do not allow children to play in areas contaminated by flood water and sewage backup.

Do not eat or drink anything exposed to flood and sewer water, and keep contaminated objects,

water and hands away from your mouth, eyes and nose. Wash hands frequently, especially after bathroom use, before eating and immediately following contact with flood and sewer water or contaminated objects or surfaces.

Food and water safety Until you are sure the water supply is safe, use only bottled or disinfected water for drinking, cooking, dish washing, tooth brushing, and bathing.

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SUN AND SMILES AT OLD SETTLERS DAYS

Antique tractor-powered hay rides through Lanark were enjoyed all Saturday morning by visitors to Old Settlers Days.

ABOVE: Courtney Carpenter of Oregon won two prizes for filling her card while playing Lanark Lions Club Bingo at Old Settlers Days. (PA photo/ Tom Kocal) RIGHT: Old Settlers Days Committee Chairman Ariel Martz plasters Monica Burkholder, Eastland Sr/Jr High principal, during the Celebrity Pie in the Face fundraiser. It was a popularity battle between Burkholder and Mayor John Huggins as to who got splattered the most. Other celebrities included Lanark City Treasurer Carol Kruzek, Exchange State Bank President John Nelson ( a close third), Eastland Teachers Lennie Freidhof and MaryBeth Landherr, and Prairie Advocate Editor Tom Kocal. The event raised $150 for the 2016 OSD event. (PA photo/Andrew Williamson)

JR Hunter and Bob Zuck admire the gleaming classic cars and trucks featured at Saturday’s Old Settlers Days.

SAVANNA

Council hears update on infrastructure projects

By MICHAEL MILLER For Prairie Advocate SAVANNA — The City Council heard brief updates June 23 on its various ongoing infrastructure projects from Sharon Pepin of Community Funding and Planning Services, who detailed a bit of the history of each and its current status.

Pepin said that since 2009, her group has helped the city obtain around $5.5 million in grants from various entities.

She said a representative from the Economic Development Administration, from which the city has obtained a $2 million grant for the waste water

treatment plant, had just done a site visit for the project, and that there were 10 to 12 bidders for the project.

The bid opening will be July 13 at City Hall, with a ground breaking ceremony week of August.

She also said the Federal Emergency Management Administration demolition qualifying homes being type of hazardous materials within. Last year, the city was awarded a $238,219 grant by FEMA for acquisition and demolition of seven homes

recent years, because of their Pepin said that abatement services to remove the hazardous material are being sought and she had been in discussions with Habitat for Humanity, who will review the homes for possible action. The next step will be demolition as soon as the abatement is completed.

Pepin said the city has also been awarded $25,000 from the Illinois Housing Development Authority to demolish certain blighted homes, with about $21,700 of that already received, and another round of grant monies coming up.

Pepin noted an EDA

grant application has been submitted for the Wacker Road project as well. This is a $2.2 million project, with $1.2 million already secured from the Illinois Department of Transportation, and hopefully around $900,000 from EDA, leaving the city’s portion between $250,000 and $270,000 if the grant goes through.

The work would entail removing pavement west of Wacker Road, and excavations that would improve drainage in the area, diverting storm water away from homes and businesses in the area.

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Obituaries Letters and Commentary Barbara Bucher

CHADWICK — Barbara Bucher, 71, formerly of Chadwick, passed away Friday, June 19, 2015, in Kewanee.

Barbara was born Jan. 11, 1944, to Edward and LaVonne Aude.

She is survived by her daughter, Tracey Batten of Rock Falls; four grandchildren, Hunter and Kasey Batten, and Alex and Carrie Smith; and brother DeWayne Aude of Chadwick.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Lisa.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

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MOUNT CARROLL — Patricia “Pat” Lou Helle, 71,

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Joe Simon Pash

HANOVER — Joe Simon Pash, 89, of Hanover, died Saturday, June 20, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa, surrounded by his family. A funeral service was held June 24 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hanover, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery in Hanover.

Coping after heavy rains GUIDANCE

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Some communities may be under boil orders. People with private water wells who think their well may be contact their local health department for instructions on disinfecting and testing their wells.

If the power goes out, the refrigerator will keep food cold for about 4 hours if it is unopened. A fully stocked freezer will keep food frozen 2 days if the door remains closed. A half-full freezer can keep foods frozen about a day. However, if at any point the food was above 40 F for 2 hours or more, discard it.

Intact cans without dents can be cleaned with a bleach solution before use.

Safety Removal and cleanup essential.

It is important to take the following precautions to prevent injury. Turn off main power switches, if necessary. Air out and wipe dry all appliances and electrical outlets exposed to water, before use.

If you have fuel oil or gas systems, be sure tanks are secure and all lines are free from breaks.

Wear rubber boots, gloves and a mask during removal

and cleanup. Open windows if possible to ventilate and dry the area. Fans can be used to help with drying.

Before volunteering or working in an area affected nus boosters are current.

Cleaning The following cleaning guidelines may help prevent the transmission of disease and reduce property loss: Throw away any contaminated objects that cannot be thoroughly washed or laundered.

Thoroughly dry and clean carpet, rugs, wood, paneling, wallboard, mattresses, and anything else touched by Wash contaminated surfaces and objects with warm, soapy water and then disinfect them with a bleach and water solution made of no more than 1 cup of 5.25 percent chlorine bleach, per 1 gallon of water. For objects that would be damaged by bleach, use a home or laundry disinfectant.

Make sure to read and follow label instructions. Do not use ammonia. Ammonia vapors mixed with bleach vapors create a toxic gas that could be deadly.

Go to www.idph.state.il.us including the IDPH After the Flood pamphlet, or call your local health department for more information.

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Successful blood drive

A big thank you to all those responsible for the Lanark Blood Drive being a success this year. We collected 27 pints, three of which were “double reds” donors and We know that there are many opportunities in the area for the local blood donor to donate, and we are especially happy that you chose to come to Lanark and donate your precious life-saving blood to the American Red Cross.

Thank you to all those donors giving of their precious blood so that others in need will have it available when they need it. Of those people who came in, tried to give and were deferred, we say a special thank you, and to try again next year.

We had several volunteers who gave of their time and talents. A big thank you to Mary Block, June Hasz, Butch Hasz, Deven Heeren and John Lamoreux. We are always in need of willing volunteers and are very appreciative of these

wonderful people giving of themselves.

The Lanark Lions Club came through again this year with willing volunteers and the Lanark Mothers Club provided a wonderful snack for our hungry donors; Lanark Food Center donated the delicious sandwiches again this year; The Prairie Advocate again helped out with advertising.

A special thanks to the Lanark Methodist Church for providing a cool, airconditioned location to

thanks to all the blood donors for your “gift of life” for helping others.

Yvonne Nelson, chairman Lanark

Thanks to blood donors

The Shannon United Methodist Church and the Rock River Valley Blood Center would like to thank all the blood donors who came out last Monday. We had a very good drive.

Thank you very much for giving of your time.

Larry Dikkers, chairman Shannon

Public schools require vaccines; subsidies available

By Jennifer Miller, RN This school year, all sixthand 12th-graders must show proof of meningococcal vaccine. Two doses of varicella are required for sixth-, seventh-, ninth- and 10th-graders, and those entering sixth through 12th grade must show proof of having received three doses of hepatitis B vaccine.

Some families may qualify for Vaccines for Children, a feder-

ally funded program that provides vaccines free or at a reduced cost to families who might not be able to afford them.

Has your child been screened for lead? Children receive the highest dust lead exposure during the summer — longer outdoor play — and may have the highest blood lead levels because of increased exposure to lead in dust and soil. Lead poisoning can slow development and cause learning and

behavior problems.

If you have a child entering preschool or kindergarten, call us to schedule an appointment. Illinois state law requires all children entering these grades to provide proof of a blood lead test.

Immunization is one of health achievements of the 20th century. Vaccines offer safe and effective protection from infectious diseases.

By staying up-to-date on

the recommended vaccines, individuals can protect themselves, their families and friends and their communities from serious, life-threatening infections.

Jennifer Miller is a registered nurse at the Carroll County Health Department, 822 S. Mill St. in Mount Carroll. Contact Miller at jmillercchd@ grics.net, go to ccphd.org, or call 815-244-8855 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

IEPA loan payment received for waste water facility PROJECT

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Community Funding and Planning Services received a payment of $30,000 for the administration of an IEPA Clean Water loan for the city’s new waste waster treatment facility and in-system sanitary sewer improvement project.

CFPS also received $27,000 for the administration and processing of two grant applications to

the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity — a public infrastructure grant and a disaster grant, for $200,000 and $450,000, respectively.

Sharon Pepin of CFPS said because the application related disaster funding, the group searched and found other opportunities for funding to help the city treatment plant.

The Carroll County Soil and Water Conservation

District received $1,000 and permission to access city property for their project to clean up the Plum River, as well as the ability to dispose of trees and the cleanup is to promote kayaking and tourism on the river. The cleanup will be taking place on July 29, 30 and 31, with a community cleanup to take place from the Old Mill Park to the state Route 84 bridge on August 7.

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of Savanna will receive $6,115 for the upgrade bathroom repairs at city hall.Lindeman reminded citizens that permits are required for swimming pools with depths of over 31 inches and that pools of all depths should be equipped with ladders for safety reasons.

Lindeman also reminded residents to stop pushing mowed grass into the streets, as this clogs drains when it rains.

‘Real possibility’ city won’t get full grant from state UPDATE

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Asked about an update on the funding for the Chicago Avenue sidewalk repair project, Pepin said that Gov. Bruce Rauner issued a statement that said that any of the initiativetype grants that had been

awarded are going to be suspended as of today, which would affect the grant that was obtained for this project back in 2007.

Only $12,500 of the total grant amount of $32,000 has been issued at this point, Pepin said, and “there’s a real possibility” that the city would not be getting the balance.

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Lindeman said this project was estimated to cost “$119,000 and some change.”

The Safe Routes to School project has obtained a $160,000 grant for sidewalk renovation, which is estimated to cost $231,247, with the city assuming $71,274, and the balance funded by the

IDOT grant.

This project includes construction of a sidewalk along the north side of Wacker Road on state Route 84 to Cedar Street, ADA ramps at each intersection, driveway replacements along the way, and street crossings near the school, including stop lights.

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Crafter’s Spotlight: Margaret Glenn This month we are featuring one of our long time crafters, Margaret Glenn, 91 years-old, who grew up in Lanark, left for five years and has recently returned to Lanark.

Cathy Gies, craft store coordinator, said Margaret has spent 25 years making scrubbies, those wonderful mesh pads that can clean anything from dishes, pots and pans to boats and cars.

“Fifteen years ago she started making them for the Senior Center,” Gies said. “Since then she has made 500 to 600 a year, and they sell like hot cakes! And the Center hasn’t changed the price in 15 years at her request.”

Gies said Margaret makes them in the comfort of her home, and enjoys paying it forward. The Senior Center buys her supplies, but her talent is free and and she takes it from there.

“We visited with Margaret in her home which is decorated in beautiful quilts and toss pillows which she has made over the years,” said Gies. “She is a gem.”

Margaret would like to encourage others to call and offer their talents. If you would like to help, call the Senior Center at 815-244-1800 and leave a message for Cathy Gies.

Director’s Chair August Fraud Alert Travels with Bev Travel with Bev Foot Care Foot Care Exercise equipment at Senior Center The Carroll County Senior Center has four pieces of professionalgrade equipment available: a treadmill, rowing machine, E-Force cross trainer and recumbent bicycle. You are welcome to use any of these any time the Senior Center is open, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

The equipment was donated to help seniors get some needed movement and cardio work.

We have moved the exercise equipment to the downstairs area for more privacy. So bring a few friends. The best part – it’s free!

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Sodoku from the Director’s Chair

Director’s Chair

A unique solution can be logically reached without guessing. Fill the blank spaces with digits from 1 to 9. Each row and each column must contain one of every digit. Each 3x3 square must also contain one of every digit. The solution to this puzzle will be in the next issue of The Senior Grapevine.

little as 30 minutes three times a week can help you stay sharp, strengthen your bones, lift your spirits — and lower

By Nancy Gable Do you want to live longer? Probably not, unless you can stay healthy enough to continue to do the things you love.

So how can you do that?

While having good genes certainly helps, a growing body of research suggests that how well you age depends largely on you and what you do.

Fortunately, research also make changes that can help you live a longer and healthier life. Here are eight tips for living longer and better.

• Eat a rainbow. You need fewer calories when you get older, so choose nutrient-rich foods like brightly colored fruits and vegetables. Eat a range of colors — the more varied, the wider the range get. Choose whole grains

Travels with Bev Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam LAST CALL Sept. 22 – Oct. 2 Includes IMAX Grand Canyon Movie, Hoover Dam Visitor Center, Grand Canyon National Park, Valley of Fire Forest National Park, the Historic Route 66 Museum, the Mohave Museum of History and Arts and much more. Cost is $900 per person for double occupancy.

Pigeon Forge and Smoky Mountain Holiday Show Nov. 29-Dec. 5 Includes four evening shows: Christmas at the Smoky Mountain Opry, Lumberjack Feud, Smith Family, and shows include Patty Waszak, BlackParade, “Tis the Season”. Enjoy free time in historic downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Cost is $600 per person, double occupancy.

Orlando Feb. 6-14, 2016 Includes 9 days, 8 nights, 14 meals and lots of warmer weather. You will visit: Moses and the Children of the Wilderness in the Wilderness Tabernacle as well as at The Holy Land Experience; Downtown Disney with shopping and unique restaurants; Morse Museum at Winter Park with Louis Comfort Tiffany exhibit House and the amazing Bok Tower nessee State Museum. Cost is $700 per person, double occupancy.

Information on all trips is available at www.ccseniorcenter.org or by calling 815-244-1800 or toll free 866-214-1959 for more information.Check trip policies on the website or pick up a copy at the front desk of the Senior Center.

Rules of the Road The Carroll County Senior Center will host a free Rules of the Road Class from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. July 31 for those who need to take a Driver’s Test to renew their licenses. Sign up at 815-244-1800 or 866-214-1959.

limit red meat and whole-fat dairy products.

• Drink plenty of water.

Water helps maintain the needed for digestion, absorption, circulation, creation of saliva, transportation of nutrients, maintenance of body temperature, improves kidney and bowel function, and energizes muscles.

• Sidestep falls. Walking as

important, because falls are a leading cause of fractures, other serious injuries, and death among older adults.

Bicycling, dancing, and jogging are also good weightbearing exercises that can help strengthen your bones.

• Get some sun. Regular exposure to the sun improves mental health, makes you feel better and sleep better, and turns your bad cholesterol into vitamin D that boosts immunity and improves health in many ways.

• Breathe plenty of fresh air. Fresh air delivers more oxygen to your bloodstream, allowing your body and mind to function of oxygen you inhale can affect the amount of serotonin in your brain, which your mood. This has the added effect of soothing the nerves and improves blood pressure and heart rate.

• Get enough sleep.

Contrary to popular belief, sleep than younger adults.

You should still get 7 to 8 hours of shut-eye a night. and are still sleepy during the day, see your healthcare professional. You may have a sleep disorder called sleep apnea. People with sleep

but repeatedly, while sleeping. Among other things, untreated sleep apnea can increase your risk of developing heart disease.

• Sharpen your mind.

Playing complex games that make you think, joining a discussion club, learning a new language or anything new, and engaging in social give-and-take with other people can all help keep your brain sharp, studies suggest.

• Get a medications check. When you visit your healthcare professional, bring either all of the prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, herbs and supplements you take, or a complete list that notes the names of each, the doses you take, and how often you take them, and ask your healthcare provider for a review, to for you to take, and that they ways. The older you are, and the more medicines you take, the more likely you are to experience medication side effects, even from overthe-counter drugs.

Make the changes now that you need to make to live longer well, so you can keep on enjoying all that life has to offer for many years to come.

You can start by sharpening your mind with the Sudoku puzzle in this issue of The Senior Grapevine.

The solution will be provided in the next issue.

Foot care clinics in July The Foot Care Clinic will be at the Senior Center on Tuesday and Wednesday. ing or reaching your feet; diabetes/neuropathy; poor circulation/poor vision; dry, scaly skin; fungal infections/thickened nails, or pain with walking, you may

debriding of thick fungal nails; corn and callus reduction and smoothing; in-grown toenail removal and relief; dry, cracked skin relief/prevention;

or foot massage for circulation. This is not a walk-in clinic; call 815-291-1426 to schedule an appointment with the foot care nurse Kelli FinnSchaible. Cost is $25.

professional foot and nail care services: comprehensive foot and nail assessment; diabetic foot, nail and skin care; evaluation of foot wear and recommendations; neuropathy screening; trimming,

aring for the Cwhole person.

To learn more about our skilled nursing care and physical, occupational and speech therapy communities, call (815) 244-7715.

All faiths or beliefs are welcome.

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Activities at the Senior Center Recycling Senior Service earns a great deal of money each year through the efforts of those who gather newspapers and aluminum cans in their communities, and those who bundle the paper and haul it to the local distribution centers. We need more help with this project. The “gathering” people work just a couple of hours a month in their communities. The “bundlers” work at the Senior Center just about any day when they have an hour or two to spare. And the “loaders/haulers” help load and/or haul the papers to the distribution center.

Call 815-244-1800 for more information or see Keith, Allen, Dale, Bob, Lawrence, Ray, Jim, Bud, Wayne, or Norma.

Senior Center Gift Shop The Gift Shop at the Senior Center has unique gifts handmade by volunteers working throughout Carroll County.

It is open from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday. Volunteers who can sew, crochet or knit always are needed. If you would like to help or know of someone who would, call 815-244-1800.

Bingo third Tuesday of each month. Players play with nickels and dimes, so make sure to bring your extra change, because sometimes there are “big” winners. On from Pinnacle Place does the calling, and on the third Tuesday, it’s Anna Gray from Good Samaritan. Mark your calendar and join us. No charge. Coffee, pop and treats are provided.

Card players The Senior Center hosts card players time from 1 to 3 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. Invite your friends and come join the fun. Bev Atherton facilitates the group. Participants decide which games to play.

With enough participants, groups may form to focus on specific games, such as bridge or cribbage, while others may decide to play multiple games or something different. If you need instruction on playing a chosen game, other participants will gladly teach you. Call 815-244-1800 if you have questions.

Pool players Pool players gather Thursday at 10 a.m. every week. Do you enjoy playing pool, but have no one to play with? Do you need to sharpen your skills? If so, the Senior Center has a pool table on the lower level. There are also balls and cue sticks. All we need are players. No reservation is needed.

Quilters The quilters are here every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. They welcome anyone who wants to join them.

Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children The GORRC support group will meet Tuesday, June 30. Free lunch, an activity funded by the Illinois Department on Aging, will be provided at 12:30 p.m., and reservations are required.

Call 815-244-1800 or 866-214-1959 for reservations.

CCSSO July Calendar of Events Thursday, July 2 Quilters – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Pool players – 10 a.m.

Card players – 1 to 3 p.m.

Yoga - 4 p.m Friday, July 3 Closed for Independence Day Tuesday, July 7 Foot clinic Crafters — 9 a.m. to noon Bingo – 1 p.m Yoga – 4 p.m Wednesday, July 8 Foot clinic Thursday, July 9 Quilters – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Pool players – 10 a.m.

Yoga - 4 p.m Saturday, July 11 Lanark and Milledgeville paper pickup – 8 to 10 a.m.

Tuesday, July 14 Agency meeting — 8 a.m.

Triad meeting — 9:15 a.m.

Yoga – 4 p.m.

Thursday, July 16 Quilters – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Pool players – 10 a.m.

Yoga – 4 p.m Saturday, July 18 Chadwick paper pickup 8 to 10 a.m.

Tuesday, July 21 9:15 a.m.

Bingo — 1 p.m Yoga 4 p.m Thursday, July 23 Quilters – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Pool players – 10 a.m.

Yoga – 4 p.m Saturday, July 25 Shannon paper pick up 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, July 28 Yoga – 4 p.m Thursday, July 30 Quilters – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Pool players – 10 a.m.

Yoga - 4 p.m.

Friday, July 31 Rules of the Road 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

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Seniors Around the County Great River Outreach The Great River Outreach offers a delicious meal, friendship, and good conversation at two locations. In Savanna, food is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, at the former Chestnut Park School near Poopy’s, south of town on state Route 84. In Mount Carroll, food is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Carroll United Methodist Church. Any age is welcome. Donations are accepted but not required. Penny food is brought to Mount Carroll. Volunteers are involved in this endeavor.

Why eat alone? Consider joining the group often!

Are you turning 65?

Turning 65 can be very confusing with all the information you receive in the mail about which Medicare D Plan to take or which supplemental to get.

If you have questions, we can help.

Also remember to stop at the Carroll County Courthouse to complete your Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze

All above activities take place at the Senior Center in downtown Mount Carroll, 306 N. Main St., unless otherwise stated.

Marvelene Feucht (right) of the Lake Carroll Women’s Club makes a donation to Nancy Gable, director of the Senior Center.

Nonagenarian birthdays for June 03 — Wallace Bullis, Savanna — 93 04 — Harrison Cummings, Mount Carroll — 90 05 — Merle Smith, Lanark — 94 07 — Betty Speck, Savanna — 91 08 — John Withart, Mount Carroll — 90 09 — Ruth Mertz, Chadwick — 91 11 — Janet Frisbee, Shannon — 90

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Health Beat: What is osteoarthritis?

By MARK KLEIN Last month, we talked about osteoporosis, a loss of bone mass. The topic this month sounds similar but is very different from osteoporosis. Osteoarthritis involves your joints. It often is referred to as simply “arthritis.”

Age, heredity, obesity, and poor muscle strength contribute to the development of arthritis, and although it can develop in almost any joint in the body, the most problematic locations are the hips, knees, and spine.

You may know someone who has undergone a hip or knee replacement. This is the result of arthritis that has become so severe that the pain and stiffness have resulted in lack of mobility. Standing, walking, and especially climbing stairs can cause increased pain in the weight-bearing joints of

the hips, knees, and spine.

Within our joints is a layer cartilage that protects the bony joint surfaces and provides a cushion when we bear weight through the joints, such as each time we take a step. Years of compression, joint instability, and wear and tear damages the protective layer of cartilage, leaving a joint that surgeons call “bone-on-bone.” Pain and discomfort and continued damage to the joint. The bad news is, once the carti-

lage surface of the joint has worn away, it will not grow back.

The good news is that arthritis can be treated conservatively with antiweight loss, exercise, and If the condition becomes severe and limits your activity, your doctor might recommend a joint replacement that will resurface the joint. Rehabilitation/physical therapy following this type of procedure can be is often very good.

Senior Services It is the time of the year to reapply for your license plate discount. To do so you Access Program application on line. Please call us at 815-244-1800 for help with your application. If you did your application in 2013 you would need to apply again in 2015. If you did your application in 2014 you do not need to apply again until 2016. Please

remember you need to bring proof of all income for 2014 (i.e. 1099 from Social Security, or your income taxes, etc.) to complete your application.

Health Insurance Deb Connor is a SHIP Information and Referral Specialists for Aging. Deb is available for information and/or assistance to clients and their caregivers on Medicare, Medicaid, prescriptions (i.e. Medicare

July NICAA Golden Meals menu LET’S EAT OUT. FOR CARRY OUT CALL SAVANNA 815-273-4875 Entrees 01 — Roast pork w/ gravy 02 — Chicken pot pie 03 — Meal site closed 06 — Salisbury steak 07 — Frito pie 08 — Chicken strips 09 — Ham and scalloped potatoes 10 — Chicken salad sandwich 13 — BBQ chicken legs 14 — Baked ham 15 — Cheese burger/bun 16 — Roast beef 17 — Egg salad sandwich 20 — Chilli dog w/bun 21 — Meatloaf 22 — Panko chicken sandwich 23 — Cabbage casserole 24 — Ham salad sandwich

27 — Sloppy Joes/bun 28 — Goulash 29 — Roast pork w/gravy 30 — Chicken pot pie 31 — Tuna salad sandwich These are just entrees.

For a complete menu, call 815-244-1800 or 866-2141959. MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. NICAA Golden Meals program has expanded to include more HomeDelivery routes in Shannon and rural areas surrounding it. The Home-Delivery program is for anyone 60 or older who would benefit from having a meal delivered Monday through Friday.

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(ITAC), LIHEAP (heating assistance), Property Tax Assessment Freeze, etc.

Deb and Karen would be more than happy to help N. Main Street, Mount Carroll, or call 815-2441800 for assistance or to set up an

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Miscellaneous We have brochures about social services, Social Security, Medicare, tourism and much more. Our road maps are in large print. We can offer you the opportunity to use the fax machine or the copy machine, all are free. We offer free notary services, and don’t forget our coffee and cookies are always free. We are here to serve you in whatever way possible.

Contributions The CCSSO would like to thank the following who have made contributions to the Senior Center in June: Individuals: Carolyn Getz Kelli Schaible Sandra Coers Crystal Ehredt Marion Keller John Hovorka Sandra Logosz Pam Gallagher Ed and Margie Knirlberger Della Fox Mildred Schreiber Glenn Mummert John and Cindy VanBrocklin Randy and Sandra Law Leslie Grim Carol Gibbs

Bob and Jane Edmonds Mary Root Pat Folk June Kingery Helen Aude Mary Servatius Linda Mead Organizations: Lake Carroll Women’s Club Mount Carroll Rotary Club Townships: Freedom Township, Lanark Woodlawn Township, Mount Carroll A complete listing donors is in the annual report. Copies are available at the Senior Center

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If you are beginning to feel the stiffness and soreness of osteoarthritis or have suffered joint pain for years, we can help set you up on a program that involves strengthening, balance, and cardiovascular exercise. Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.

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If you suffer from knee or hip arthritis, exercise can help you lose weight, thus decreasing joint stress. Exercise also will strengthen the muscles surrounding the joint which is important for extra support and stability. If the arthritis is less severe, a weightbearing exercise such as walking is effective.

If this is uncomfortable, though, other forms of exercise where you are not bearing your full body weight can be another great option. Programs that include stationary biking

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Carroll County Transit has a new addition to its fleet: Drivers Joe Unser and Robert Nolte traveled to Kankakee on May 19 to pick up the new 2015 Ford Starcraft 12-passenger bus.

The Starcraft brings the count to three-12 passenger buses and five seven-passenger vans.

It was bought with money from the Illinois Consolidated Vehicle Procurement Program, funded by the Federal Transit Administration and the Illinois Department of Transportation.

The nonprofit CCT provides transportation for citizens of Carroll County and will make trips to Freeport, Sterling, and Clinton, Iowa. It is supported mostly by state and federal grants, local match programs, and donations and minimal fares.

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CCSSO Board of Directors and Staff Board of Directors Clarence Hasz, Lanark, Chairman Susan Lawler, Lake Carroll, Vice Chairman Russ Gies, Thomson, Treasurer Jane Law, Mount Carroll, Secretary Joyce Schubert, Mount Carroll Mary Stevens, Shannon Donna Green, Chadwick Pam Darrow, Savanna Bev Atherton, Savanna Kathleen Folsom-Johnson, Savanna Jason Johns, Mount Car-

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Paper and aluminum can pick-up schedule Lanark: Saturday, July 11 8 to 10 a.m.

Bank parking lot Saturday, July 11 8 to 10 a.m.

South side of grocery store Chadwick: Saturday, July 18 8 to 10 a.m.

Village Hall Shannon: Saturday, July 25 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

South side of village park Lake Carroll: The Conference Center Shed has been torn down; the shed has been replaced with a plastic box in the same area.

Please place papers in this container from now on.

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Papers will no longer be picked up in Thomson NOTES: No paper pickup if it is raining. Phone books are welcome. Recyclers cut off the binding and are able to use the paper. Corrugated cardboard is also accepted and taken to Rolling Hills for their use.

Please, no magazines, advertising slicks, glass or plastic bottles, and steel cans.

STATISTICS: June 2015 Fiscal Year 2015/2016 Paper sold: 11.9 tons Monthly total: $.00 Paper sold YTD: 11.9 tons Total YTD: $0.00 5 cent cans sold: $10.00 Cans sold: $7.60 Lbs. of cans sold: 19 lbs.

LBS sold year to date: 19 lbs.

Cans sold year to date: $17.60

Federal CDL rule changes take effect today SPRINGFIELD — Changes to the federal Commercial Driver’s License rules that take effect today establish new federal standards for knowledge and skills testing and eligibility criteria relating to the issuance of CLP’s and CDL’s. Policies include: • A one-time mandate to provide Proof of Legal Presence. Applicants wishing to renew, transfer, upgrade or obtain a CLP or CDL will be required to show this proof.

Any facility can accept the PLP documents provided that no written exams are required. The Secretary of State’s CDL web page provides the list of acceptable documents. If written exams are required, applicants must visit one of the CDL facilities.

• The CLP will be a hard card document, instead of paper, containing the driver’s photograph. Applicants

must be at least 18 to obtain a CLP and must hold a valid Illinois CDL or non-CDL. • A CLP will be valid for 180 days – instead of 1 year – and may be renewed for another 180-day period.

An individual may renew a CLP up to 30 days prior to the expiration date with no additional written tests, providing the CLP does not expire for more than 5 days.

Go to www.cyberdriveillinois.com or call the Illinois CDL Help Desk at 217-7853108 for more information.

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Carroll County Senior 306 North Main Street Mount Carroll, IL 61053 815-244-1800 866-214-1959 (toll free) Fax: 815-244-5334 director@ccseniorcenter. org www.ccseniorcenter.org Carroll County Senior Services Organization receives Title III Older Americans Act and state of Illinois general revenue funds through the

Carroll County Transit Transportation Director Jo Lyn Crofton-Kruse CCT Dispatcher Carol Young Chauffeurs (Van) John Jirgenson Joe Unser Dennis Ganz Leo Gelwicks Lois Gelwicks Alan Palmer Robert Nolte

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Open house for Gene Barklow

CCSSO board members honored retiring board member Gene Barklow at an open house on June 16.

On the left are Jason Johns, Mary Stevens, Clint Elmore, Nancy Gable, Susan Lawler, Gene Barklow, Jane Law, and Donna Green. On the right are Joyce Schubert, Russ Gies, Bev Atherton, Butch Hasz, Sunny Folkers-Sarber, and Pam Darrow.

New voicemail system for CCSSO Carroll County Senior Services Organization has a new voice mail system to help with after-hours calls, and also for callers who do not wish to be on hold during business hours.

As always, you may call the Senior Center at 815-244-1800 or 866-2141959, or Carroll County Transit at 815-244-0011 or 855-702-7433, at any time.

During normal business hours, a person will answer. If your party is not immediately available, you can

Reader input requested The Carroll County Senior Services Organization is planning for the future, and we want to ensure that we are positioned to fully serve the needs and wants of our growing senior population. We provide a number of information and assistance services, activities, special programs, trips, personalized services, and transportation.

be put on hold, leave a message with the person who answered the phone, or leave a voice mail message for your party.

In the past, voice mail messages could be accessed bay anyone on staff. With the new voice mail system, when you leave a voice mail will hear your message.

After hours, call the Senior Center or Carroll County Transit and type the extension of the person for whom

you wish to leave a message.

Extension numbers are: General mail (any staff member will access it) – 31 Carol Young, CCT dispatcher – 30 tant – 22 ager – 27 Jo Lyn Kruse, CCT director – 28 Nancy Gable, CCSSO executive director – 26 Bev Atherton, trips coordinator – 23

We are asking for your input on what you think is needed for our growing 60-plus and disabled population during the next 5 years. What is your vision for your Carroll County Senior Center?

What would you like us to offer that we don’t already? Do you have any suggestions for interior structural changes that could improve or expand our current or future services?

We encourage you to brainstorm your needs and wants and those of your family and friends who may use our services, and let us know your vision. It can be a simple want or two, or an elaborate plan.

Send your ideas to director@ ccseniorcenter.org; to 306 N. Main St., Mount Carroll, IL 61053; or to our fax at 815-244-5334; or call 815-244-1800.

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS Carroll County Youth summer ball schedules

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A LOOK AHEAD

SMALL FRY BOYS July 3 Thomson at Milledgeville 1 JUNIOR BOYS July 2 Milledgeville 1 at Mount Carroll Shannon at Pearl City 2 Pearl City 1 at Savanna SENIOR BOYS July 3 Milledgeville 1 at Pearl City Mount Carroll at Thomson

Week 5 scores

PEEWEE BOYS Lanark2 6, Pearl City1 5 Milledgeville1 26, Milledgeville2 8 Lanark2 9, Milledgeville2 0 Milledgeville1 18, Thomson 4 Savanna1 21, Pearl City2 8 Shannon 22, Savanna2 18 Lanark1 14, Milledgeville2 10 SMALL FRY BOYS Shannon 10, Mount Carroll 8 Thomson 16, Milledgeville2 9 Lanark2 16, Pearl City1 9 Milledgeville2 3, Pearl City2 1 Milledgeville1 6, Mount Carroll 3 Lanark1 18, Thomson 7 Milledgeville1 4, Shannon 1 Lanark1 4, Pearl City2 3 Thomson 8, Mount Carroll 4 Lanark1 13, Pearl City1 7 Mount Carroll 7, Pearl City2 6 Shannon 15, Thomson 2 JUNIOR BOYS Milledgeville1 5, Shannon 4 Milledgeville2 15, Mount Carroll 0 Pearl City1 7, Savanna0 SENIOR BOYS Fulton 3, Thomson 1 Pearl City 12, Milledgeville1 0 Pearl City 10, Fulton 0 Milledgeville2 6, Mount Carroll 1 Milledgeville1 7, Eastland 3 Milledgeville2 3, Milledgeville1 1 Eastland 15, Fulton 4 Milledgeville2 13, Fulton 2 SPORTS CONTINUED ON B7

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Brady Rude and the Newman Comets will see some new opponents next fall, as the Three Rivers has split its 14 football teams up into Big and Small divisions. Newman and Erie-Prophetstown will both compete in the Big Division. (Alex T. Paschal/Sauk Valley Media photo)

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By PATRICK MASON For Prairie Advocate It is said there are only two certainties in life: Death and taxes. The Three Rivers Athletic Conference making changes to its division format could also be added to the list. While the former two are generally unwelcome, the

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS Continued . . .

Week 5 scores TINY MISS Thomson 7, Milledgeville 4 Chadwick 12, Savanna 8 Chadwick 13, Polo 2 Savanna 7, Pearl City1 2 Milledgeville 10, Pearl City2 3 Eastland2 7, Stockton 2 Eastland1 8, Thomson 5 Eastland1 9, Pearl City2 0 Pearl City1 8, Polo 7 Savanna 14, Stockton 13 LITTLE MISS Stockton1 13, Pearl City 6 Savanna 12, Polo1 8 Eastland2 11, Stockton2 8 Savanna 11, Forreston 7 Eastland1 13, Polo1 8 Milledgeville 12, River Ridge 6 Mount Carroll 18, Eastland2 6 Pearl City 11, Polo1 10 Polo2 18, Stockton1 6 Savanna 18, Stockton2 11 Forreston 19, Eastland1 1 Mount Carroll 18, Savanna 1 JUNIOR MISS Pearl City 18, River Ridge 0 Milledgeville 10, Eastland2 7 Pearl City 17, Stockton 4 Savanna 12, River Ridge 2 Eastland1, 18, Mount Carroll 7 Eastland2 8, River Ridge 7 Stockton 17, Mount Carroll 8 Savanna 5, Pearl City 1 Eastland1 7, Milledgeville 2 Mount Carroll 12, Milledgeville 1

Pearl City 21, Eastland2 5 Eastland1 16, River Ridge 5 Savanna 2, Stockton 1 Stockton 13, Milledgeville 2 Savanna 15, Eastland2 0 SENIOR MISS Eastland 6, Mount Carroll 4 Milledgeville 12, Stockton 2 Chadwick 9, Milledgeville 7 Mount Carroll 10, River Ridge 9 Milledgeville 14, River Ridge 2 Chadwick 10, Mount Carroll 0 Stockton 10, River Ridge 6 River Ridge 11, Pearl City 9

Standings

PeeWee Boys: Savanna1, 7-0; Pearl City1, 5-1; Milledgeville1, 5-2; Lanark2, 5-2; Lanark1, 3-3; Milledgeville2, 3-5; Pearl City2, 2-4; Shannon, 2-5; Savanna2, 1-5; Thomson, 0-6 Small Fry Boys: Milledgeville1, 6-0; Thomson, 6-2; Shannon, 4-2; Milledgeville2, 4-3; Lanark1, 4-3; Lanark2, 3-3; Pearl City2, 1-5; Pearl City1, 1-5; Mount Carroll, 1-7 Junior Boys: Pearl City1, 5-0; Pearl City2, 2-1; Milledgeville2, 3-2; Milledgeville1, 2-2; Shannon, 2-2; Savanna, 1-3; Mount Carroll, 0-5 Senior Boys: Milledgeville2, 7-1; Pearl City, 6-1; Milledgeville1, 3-3; Eastland, 3-3; Mount Carroll, 3-3; Fulton, 1-7;

Thomson, 0-5 Tiny Miss: Thomson, 6-2; Chadwick, 5-2; Milledgeville, 5-2; Pearl City2, 4-3; Eastland1, 4-4; Stockton, 3-4; Eastland2, 3-5; Savanna, 3-5; Pearl City1, 2-5; Polo, 2-5 Little Miss: Milledgeville, 6-0; Mount Carroll, 7-2; Forreston, 6-2; Savanna, 8-3; Polo2, 4-2; Stockton1, 4-4; River Ridge, 3-4; Pearl City, 3-5; Eastland2, 2-7; Eastland1, 2-7; Polo1, 2-7; Stockton2, 1-5 Junior Miss: Savanna, 9-1; Pearl City, 8-1; Eastland1, 6-2; Stockton, 6-3; Mount Carroll, 3-5; Milledgeville, 2-8; River Ridge, 1-8; Eastland2, 1-8 Senior Miss: Chadwick, 7-1; Milledgeville, 6-1; Pearl City, 4-3; Eastland 3-3; Stockton, 3-6; River Ridge, 2-6; Mount Carroll, 1-6

Tournament Schedule

TINY MISS AT THOMSON & SAVANNA June 29 1-Savanna vs. Pearl City 1, 6 p.m. at Thomson 2-Eastland 2 vs. Polo, 6 p.m. at Thomson June 30 3-Thomson vs. game 1 winner, 6 p.m. at Thomson 4-Pearl City vs. Stockton, 6 p.m. at Thomson 5-Chadwick vs. game 2 winner,

6 p.m. at Savanna 6-Milledgeville vs. Eastland 1, 7:30 p.m. at Savanna July 1 7-Game 3 winner vs. game 4 winner, 6 p.m. at Savanna 8- Game 5 winner vs. game 6 winner, 6 p.m. at Savanna July 2 Game 7 winner vs. game 8 winner, 6 p.m. at Savanna LITTLE MISS AT STOCKTON, MILLEDGEVILLE, THOMSON, FORRESTON & POLO June 29 1- Stockton 1 vs. Eastland 2, 6 p.m. at Stockton 2-Polo 2 vs. Stcokton 2, TBD 3-River Ridge vs. Eastland 1, TBD 4-Pearl City vs. Polo 1, TBD June 30 5- Milledgeville vs. game 1 winner, 6 p.m. at Milledgeville 6- Savanna vs. game 2 winner, 6 p.m. at Thomson 7- Forreston vs. game 3 winner, 6 p.m. at Forreston 8- Mount Carroll vs. game 4 winner, TBD July 1 9- Game 5 winner vs. game 6 winner, 6 p.m. at Polo 10-Game 7 winner vs. game 8 winner, 7:30 p.m. at Polo July 2

11- Game 9 winner vs. game 10 winner, 6 p.m. at Polo JUNIOR MISS AT MOUNT CARROLL June 29 1-Pearl City vs. Eastland 2, 6 p.m.

2-Savanna vs. River Ridge, 6 p.m.

3-Stockton vs. Mount Carroll, 8 p.m.

4-Eastland 1 vs. Milledgeville, 8 p.m.

July 1 5- Game 1 winner vs. game 3 winner, 6 p.m.

6-Game 2 winner vs. game 4 winner, 6 p.m.

July 2 7-Game 5 winner vs. game 6 winner, 6 p.m.

SENIOR MISS AT PEARL CITY June 29 1-Eastland vs. Mount Carroll, 6 p.m.

2- Milledgeville vs. Stockton, 6 p.m.

3- Pearl City vs. River Ridge, 8 p.m.

June 30 4- Chadwick vs. game 1 winner, 6 p.m.

5-Game 2 winner vs. game 3 winner, 8 p.m.

July 1 6-Game 4 winner vs. game 5 winner, 6 p.m.

THOMSON

SAVANNA

RSVPs due for sesquicentennial alumni softball game

Lost Mound deer hunting applications available

By TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate TKocal@prairieadvocate.com

THOMSON — Dig out your gloves and cleats – it will be Ladies Day Out on the ball diamonds during the village’s 150th birthday celebration.

West Carroll head softball coach Don Mathey invites all softball players who graduated from Savanna, Thomson, Mount

Carroll, or West Carroll and played under either varsity coach Jerry Biederman or Mathey, to attend or play an alumni softball game at 4 p.m. July 25.

Warm up begins at 3:30 p.m.

“The plan is for Jerry to coach on team, and I’ll coach the other, but let us know ASAP so we can see how many teams and/or games we can play,” said Mathey, who

has been the West Carroll varsity softball coach since 2007.

Their association goes back 15 years.

Mathey coached the Thomson High School co-op varsity softball team from 1991 to 1999.

Biederman took over the Thomson co-op team from 2000 to 2004, and continued coaching varsity when the West Carroll School District

formed in 2005 through 2006.

“I was the frosh/soph coach from 2001-2006, while Jerry was varsity,” said Mathey. “Jerry has been hired as the FS coach since 2013, but was a dedicated volunteer assistant from 2007 to 2012.”

RSVP to Mathey at dmathey@wc314.org or 815-590-8156.

SAVANNA — Applications for the special deer hunt at Lost Mound are available.

Two managed deer hunts, one for ages 10-15 and one for adults with disabilities, ages 16 and older, are conducted within designated closed areas of Lost Mound. All hunters must be accompanied by an able-bodied adult attendant

who is capable of tracking and retrieving a deer.

Applications are due July 31. They will be entered into a random drawing for the 40 hunt sites at 10 a.m. Aug. 5 at the The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife 7071 Riverview Road in Thomson.

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THOMSON

80 inmates expected within the month phases, with 300 employees THOMSON – Thomson federal prison, 1100 One Mile Road, is looking for

round. More than 1,000 people are expected to be employed by the prison

holding a job fair from noon to 6 p.m. July 7 to answer questions and help people tions.

Minimum security inmates are beginning to arrive at the Thomson Prison. They will be housed at a satellite camp and conduct preparation work for when the penitentiary becomes fully operational.

The prison now has 27 inmates, and Thomson Village President Vicky Trager

starts at $39,400. The base rate does not include shift differential, overtime, or holidays.

Hiring is being done in

said 80 are expected to arrive within the month. To Trager, it is another positive ment.

Bureau of Prisons purchased the facility in 2012.

Trager said employees who already work there – of which there are about 200 – have begun to get involved in the local community.

that, at last, this facility

Trager said. “There are 200 employees working at this

after 15 years,” Trager

feel that impact.

progressing.”

The prison was built as a state prison in 2001, but has yet to house inmates because of lack of public funding. The Federal

them, and we will continue to welcome them.”

Go to usajobs.gov and cer for more information on the job and its requirements.

MASTER GARDENERS

More than 1,000 people are expected to be employed by the federal prison in Thomson when it’s fully open. (Prairie Advocate file photo)

MORRISON

Middleton wins $500

4-H and other youth from Carroll, Lee, Whiteside and surrounding counties attend 4-H Summer Camp June 14-18, where they learned new skills and took part in activities such as archery, zip lining, canoeing, swimming, arts and crafts and nature activities. Call your local Extension office to learn more about 4-H; Whiteside County 815-772-4075, Carroll County 815-244-9444, Lee County 815-8573525. (Courtesy of Allie Lancaster, Whiteside 4-H)

Youth hunt held Oct. 10-11 HUNTING

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Applicants do not need to be present.

All hunters, attendants and any accompanying individuals must attend one of two mandatory safety orientation sessions, both from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Savanna, the Baptist Catholic Church, 318 Chicago Ave., and the Pizza, 211 Main St. Both will be followed by a visit to the hunt area.

The youth hunt will be held Oct. 10-11, which coincides with the Illinois Youth Either Sex Deer Hunt. A Jo Daviess County deer permit must be obtained and brought to the orientation. All youth must show of a state-approved hunter safety course.

The hunt for adults with disabilities will be held Nov. 14-15, the Saturday and Sunday prior to the Illinois Firearms Deer First Season.

A minimum P2a Illinois dis-

tion from nonresident states — is required. A Jo Daviess County deer permit is not needed to apply for this hunt, as this permit is provided by the refuge.

Application and regulations are available at fws. gov (search for Upper Mississippi River Refuge) 815-273-2732 for more information.

Master Gardeners will be at the Sterling and Mount Carroll libraries in July to teach people how to mingbirds to their gardens.

Participants will make a hummingbird feeder to take home.

The program is offered from 5 to 6:30 p.m. July 9 at Mount Carroll Public Library, 208 N. Main St. Other programs are offered the second Thurs-

day of each month.

In Sterling, the program will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. July 18 at Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St., with more programs the third Saturday of each month.

Registration is needed one week before to the programs, which run through October Go to web.extension.illinois.edu/ clw or call Carroll County at 815- 835-2070.

BENEDICTINE UNIVERSITY

LISLE — Rebekah Linn Whitmarsh of Mount Carroll was named to the Benedictine University Rebekah, daughter of Lori J. Whitmarsh of Mount Carroll and a graduate of Milledgeville High School.will be a senior in the fall. She is

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on June 18, 2015, the Carroll County Board adopted Resolution No. 0615-07, establishing the Prevailing Wage Rates, as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor, for Carroll County public works projects. The Resolution, which lists the applicable prevailing rate of wages is on file and available for examination at the office of Brian Woessner, Carroll County Clerk, 301 N. Main St., Mt. Carroll, IL. It is also available on the county website at www.carroll-county.net.

The following townships of Carroll County have also passed the Prevailing Wage Rates: Cherry Grove/Shannon, Elkhorn Grove, Fairhaven, Freedom, Mt. Carroll, Rock Creek/ Lima, Salem, Savanna, Washington, Woodland, Wysox and York.

Dated this 25th day of June, 2014 Brian Woessner, Carroll County Clerk

majoring in exercise and sports studies and is on the volleyball team nizes full- and part-time time students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average or above.

STATE OF ILLINOIS ) COUNTY OF CARROLL) ss.

In the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Carroll County NOTICE OF NAME CHANGE APPLICATION PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that, on August 4, 2015, at 4:00 p.m., I will file my petition in said court praying for the change of my name from Tommy Lee Stubbe to that of Tommy Lee Cochran, pursuant to the statute in such case made and provided.

Dated at Lanark, Illinois, June 24, 2015. /s/ Tommy Lee Stubbe J. Jerry Kane Attorney at Law 101 E. Rapp Street P.O. Box 112 Mt. Carroll, Illinois 61053 Tel. - 815-244-3422 Fax - 815-244-3900

MORRISON — Kelsey Middleton is the recipient of a $500 Morrison Chamber of Commerce scholarship.

Middleton will attend Greenville College, a four-year school in Greenville, located 45 miles east of St. Louis, Missouri. At Morrison High School, Middleton was in four musicals and Madrigals.

She was Student Council Vice President and a Key Club member her junior and senior years.

The chamber has awarded a $500 scholar-

Kelsey Middleton will attend Greenville College. ship to a Morrison High School senior each year since the early 1990s.

Public Notice

Savanna Army Depot Activity Selected Remedy for Site 76AD The U.S. Army, in conjunction with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, are proceeding with the development of a Record of Decision for Site 76AD, the former APE Shop Rear Dock Area at Savanna Army Depot Activity (SVDA) in Savanna, Illinois. A Public Meeting was held on January 7, 2010 to discuss the final Proposed Plan for Groundwater Remediation of Trichloroethene (TCE) at Site 76AD. The community was invited to attend the meeting and provide comment on the Proposed Plan during the comment period from December 21, 2009 through January 20, 2010. Subsequent to the Proposed Plan, additional investigation and analysis were conducted to determine if groundwater conditions and contaminant concentrations remain at levels resulting in unacceptable risk and are consistent with the conceptual site model in the Proposed Plan. The results of the additional data collected and updated Human Health Risk Assessment (completed in April 2015) continue to support the remedy selected in the Proposed Plan. In Situ Chemical Oxidation is the selected remedy.Wells are used during in situ chemical oxidation to inject a chemical oxidant into the groundwater and chemically transformTCE into nontoxic substances.The cleanup goals and remedial action objectives are in agreement with the remedy as presented in the Proposed Plan.

The Final Proposed Plan and Final Human Health Risk Assessment for Site 76AD can be viewed along with other site-supporting documents at the Savanna library as well as at Savanna Army Depot (by appointment only).

Savanna Public Library 326 3rd Street Savanna, IL 61074 Phone: (815) 273-3714

Savanna Army Depot Activity 18935 B Street Savanna, IL 61074 Phone: (815) 273-8827

If you would like to provide comments or receive more information, please call Ms. Cathy Collins, SVDA BRAC Environmental Coordinator, at (815) 273-8827.

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For the Panthers, this means that they will face Bureau Valley, Orion, and Amboy as their crossover games this fall.

The Amboy game will serve as E-P’s homecoming during Week 4 on Sept. 18, which should offer a few fun story lines. The Clippers will leave the TRAC after next season, presumably ending the two teams’ head-to-head games that have been a part of each schedule for more than 75 years.

E-P was rolling last season when it ran into a stout Amboy defense, and the Panthers will be looking to settle the score in a home game at Erie.

“It was a heck of a football game,” Milem said.

“They outplayed us for four quarters, and that will be a big game. It could indeed be the last time we play them, and it should be a special night.”

The Panthers will have

game at Prophetstown in a few years. It’s a good way to get both towns involved and excited on Friday night.”

Also on E-P’s schedule will be back-to-back Saturday games in Weeks 5 and 6. The Panthers face Newman in a night game on Sept. 26 at Sterling, before traveling to Peru to face St. Bede for the Bruins’ homecoming the following Saturday afternoon.

“We told our kids it will be like a playoff game, if all goes well,” Milem said. “If we’re preparing properly,

split the past two meetings, with Newman winning last year’s opener.

The Comets close with three away games, which could offer a test of sorts heading into postseason play.

The Estate Auction July 2 2015 @ 5:00 PM Louis Krueger of Fulton & others Doors open @ 4 PM Tipton Auction Service 3001 IL. Rt. 84 Thomson, IL 61285 ANTIQUE, COLLECTIBLE, TOOLS, HOUSEHOLD, & MORE For a complete listing and pictures Tipton Auction Service.net & Auction Zip.com Frank Tipton Auctioneer 815-590-8206 or e-mail ftipton@grics.net FFL licensed, Visa, M/C, Discover Lunch by Dusty, 815-259-5015

In Carroll Countyy — it’s Town, Lake & Count y

Call Me! Patti 815.266.4020

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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MT. CARROLL: 2 BR apartments available NOW rent based on 30% of adjusted gross income Major appliances, off street parking, on site laundry facilities, air conditioning, water, sewer and garbage collection included. Please call 1-800-6864041. This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Equal Housing Opportunity.

SHANNON: 1-2 bedroom apartments available to rent starting January 1, 2015. Apartment building has off street parking and an on-site coin operated laundry. Water and garbage pickup provided by Landlord, tenant responsible for all other utilities. 1 bedroom-$425/month, 2 bedroom-$475/month. 1 month rent/ deposit. NO SMOKING, NO PETS, NO EXCEPTIONS. Credit references required. Please call 1-815-5418627, leave a message.

MILLEDGEVILLE: A large 2 bedroom upper apartment. No smoking, no pets. 815-225-5000.

MORRISON: 1 bedroom apartment, stove, refrigerator, window air conditioner. 815-499-2853.

CHADWICK: COUNTRY, 3 bdrm., beautifully remodeled home, 2 car garage, central air, large yard. 815499-0463.

MORRISON: 1 bedroom, washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator and garage.

815-499-2853.

LANARK: 2 bedroom upstairs apartment, stove, refrigerator, laundry hookup, garbage and water furnished, $375 with $375 deposit, no pets or smoking. 815-493-2412 or 815-493-4676.

LANARK: 2 bedroom, includes stove, refrigerator, water and sewer.

815-291-8766 MT. CARROLL: 1 bedroom, completely remodeled, icludes stove and refrigerator. 815-291-8766.

FOR SALE

10 ACRES, 3,000 SQ. FT. HOME, in ground pool, new 35x50 ft steel building, immediate possession.

815-222-4472, serious inquiries only, will be shown by owner.

Located 15 miles East of Savanna, IL or 15 miles West of Maquoketa, Iowa Selling 100 Guns for the Richard Miller Estate from Delmar, IA and Snap-On Tools from Retired Mechanic FOR COMPLETE LISTING OF GUNS AND TOOLS VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.bandgauction.com Terms: Cash - Check - Credit Card Nothing removed until settlement.

Statements made day of sale take precedence.

LOREN BORMAN Call 563-689-3222 or 563-210-2032 Auctioneer: GREG ANDERSON, Clinton, Iowa

MACK AUCTION SERVICE

PUBLIC AUCT CTION

E-mai ail: Wallace507@comcast.net Check web site for upcoming auctions and pictures at httpp://ww www ww.mackauction.com

14282 W. ROBIN RD., POLO, IL

SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2015 11:00 AM

1 Acre Land Auction includes 12x18 tool shed; 24x22 2-stall garage; 8x20 wood shed; 12x25 horse lean-to w/electric fence. Includes well, septic & 200 amp electric. All buildings except garage have break aker boxes. Own wner has 60 days from auction to vacate. Terms: $2,500.00 down wn day of sale wi with balance at closing. For more detai ails or showi wing, call Auctioneer.

Directions: Tak ake Rt. 26 South of Forreston or Rt. 26 nort rth of Polo to Rt. 52, west 1 mile, then nort rth to location. Watch for signs.

Not responsible for acc. or items after sold. TERMS: Cash or good check.

Auct. WALLY K KIILKE KER Lic. 440.000474 Ph. 815-938-2185 or Cell 815-275-6178

DENNIS & BARB BECKER & OTHERS

Sale held inside Campbell Center

Real Estate & Personal Property AUCTION SUNDAY, JULY 5 — 10:00 A.M. Richard Eberhardt Estate & Marilyn Eberhardt

308 S. DAYTON, HANOVER, IL HOUSEHOLD: washer & elec. dryer; upright freezer; refrig.-almond; sofas; recliners; drop-leaf table; curio cabinet; cedar chest; 70pt. dehumidifier; newer Sears canister vac; GARAGE ITEMS: stepladder; lawn edger; cir. saw; hand cart; charcoal grill; ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: walnut dresser w/hand carved pulls; cedar chests; trunk; Hall teapot; MANY MORE ITEMS. Terms: Cash or check Must have photo ID to register JIM CALHOUN, Auctioneer 815-244-9660 IL Lic.440000333 FOR PICTURES www.calhounauction.com

Advertise Your REAL ESTATE Call 815-493-2560!

FOR RENT

10:00 A.M.

SAT., JULY 4th 9:30 A.M.

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Real Estate & Personal Property

Sunday, July 12

AUCTION

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

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schedule this season, including three being played at Prophetstown.

looking pretty good over there,” Milem said of the Prophets’ facilities. “We’ve been primarily at Erie the last few years, and last year

those games could be something to look back on come playoff time.”

Newman, the other area team in the Big Division, will open against Rockridge for the third consecutive season. The two teams

Estate Auction: Guns & Tools

110 W. Carroll Street

LANARK (815) 493 - 2323 LAKE CARROLL (815) 864 - 2390 TOLL FREE (866) 493 - 2300 Amy Barnes, Managing Broker

www.isenhartrealty.com

THE STRENGTH OF TEAMWORK...THE REPUTATION FOR RESULTS!

$35,000 - MT. CARROLL 4 BR, 1 BA, 2,004 Sq. Ft.

$40,000 - MT. CARROLL 2 BR, 1 BA, 1 Car Garage

$55,000 - MT. CARROLL 4 BR, 2 BA, 1 Car Garage

$69,900 - MT. CARROLL 2 BR, 2 BA, 1 Car Garage

$107,500 - MT. CARROLL 3 BR, 1.5 BA, 1 Car Garage

$134,900 - MT. CARROLL 4 BR, 1.5 BA, 1 Car Garage

$139,900 - COUNTRY 3 BR, 2 BA, 2 Car Garage, 7 Acres

RE PRIC DU E CE D

$62,000 - MT. CARROLL 3 BR, 1 BA, 1 Car Garage RE PRIC DU E CE D

$112,500 - COUNTRY 3 BR, 2 Bath, 3.25 Acres

JUST NORTH OF JCT. 64 & 78, MT. CARROLL

HOUSEHOLD: (2) sm. chest freezers; qu. bed; 3pc. bedroom set; 5pc. qu. bedroom set; rd. table w/leaf & 6 chairs; dressers; love seat; 3 recliners; oak curved frt. china cabinet; TV stands; trundle bed; futon; 32in. TV; steamer; vacs; sewing table; Brother sew machine; HP printer/fax/scanner/copier; Thermal Wave heater; patio chairs; kitchenware; DP Air Gometer; Alpaca rug; (2) girls bikes; GARAGE ITEMS: Cub Cadet elec. start push mower; Snapper mower; Craftsman 24in. snowblower; shop vacs; Load Hog tilt garden cart; ladders; toolboxes; bench grinder; Craftsman 10in. table saw; cir. saw; Makita battery cir. saw; Wen 10in. sliding compound miter saw; elec. Edge Hog; router table; hoses; DeWalt battery tools Rotozip; Craftsman 7gal. air comp.; ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: cedar chest; 2 wicker chairs; pew; ice cr. parlor table & 2 chairs; desks; shutters; doors; wood cupboards; tables; barn board shelving & fence; 2 kitchen cupboards; brass fan; combination safe; carved sharks tooth; Ger. cuckoo clock; nesting bowls; crock bowl; gal. butter churn; Carroll Co. book; stamp collection; MANY MORE ITEMS. TERMS: CASH OR CHECK. MUST HAVE PHOTO ID TO REGISTER. JIM CALHOUN, Auctioneer IL Lic. 440000333 Mt. Carroll, IL (815) 244-9660 FOR FULL LISTING & PICTURES: www.calhounauction.com

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