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LANARK

Workers from Dennis Concrete in Streator begin construction of the foundation for a new Casey’s General Store in Lanark on Wednesday.

Casey’s construction on track

By TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate TKocal@prairieadvocate.com

LANARK — Despite a rain-soaked June, the 3,300-square-foot Casey’s General Store, at the northwest corner of state Routes 64 and 73, is on track.

“The goal was to be open by mid-October,” said Jordan Way, project manager

with Septagon Construction of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

“We’ll be OK, just maybe a week or two behind.”

Subcontractor Fischer Excavating of Freeport started removing 300 loads of topsoil June 2.

A retaining wall has been built on the north side of the site that will wrap around the building, which is expected to be up and stand-

ing by Friday, he said.

Jim Dennis owns Dennis Concrete in Streator. His crews poured the foundation on July 22, and should now, he said.

“The last thing we do on site will be pouring the driveway, not for another month or so,” Dennis said.

The biggest delay has been lowering utility lines that

Rashaad South and Morgan Stevenson-Dunham of Mount Carroll welcome Tyson John South, born Thursday, July 9, 2015.

Maternal grandmother is Vinetta Stevenson of Hanover and paternal grandmother is Roselle South of Savanna.

Crafts welcome new son

Jessica and Christian Craft of Sterling welcome Owen Daniel Craft, born Thursday, July 16, 2015.

Maternal grandparents are David and Lynette Kent of Milledgeville. Paternal grandparents are Michael

and Julie Craft of Sterling.

Maternal great-grandparents are LaVere Kent of Milledgeville and Lois

week. Now we need to lower the Nicor gas main, which is a big project. The ball is rolling, it just took a bit of time to get through to Nicor,” he said.

Workman of Morrison.

Paternal great-grandmother is Patricia Hamon of Clearwater, Florida.

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STATE FUNDING

Letters and New HCC president hopes for Commentary

the best, plans for the worst

By TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate TKocal@prairieadvocate.com

FREEPORT — Tim Hood, appointed president and CEO of Highland Community College in June, is off to a good start at the Freeport-based college, in spite of the many challenges faced by higher education institutions statewide.

In January, Hood was tapped to be Highland’s eighth president upon the retirement of President and CEO Joe M. Kanosky.

Hood was executive vice president, overseeing dayto-day operations of the college, since August. Prior to that, he was Highland’s vice president of academic services since January 2011 and has been instrumental in leading the development of new programs and dual credit opportunities with high schools throughout the district.

“A lot of things are coming together nicely,” Hood said. “There are always challenges, but we have a team ready to do great things for the region.”

One of the biggest challenges facing the new president is an old issue: adequate state funding.

And the budget dilemma in

be surprised if, before the school year begins, there is news of even deeper cuts. So, the Tim Hood college is going to position itself to be able to deal with more reductions.

“It’s hard to count on things that one would have thought were fairly stable, like legislation that seemed protected from deterioration,” Hood said.

“In recent years, it’s hard to count on funding formulas that have been in place for decades – not just for community colleges, but for the universities, K to 12, preschools and just about every state educational system. They are all jeopardized.”

Hood acknowledged that there are many good people involved in state govern-

this funding dilemma, and he is not yet prepared to give up on them.

“But I also think that citizens – the voters – take note of what’s going on, and which legislators support education, because one of many bottom lines is that education is probably the single greatest investment that we can make as a state,” Hood said. “So many of the cures to our ills are rooted in a better trained workforce and a better educated public.

“If we compromise that, we are setting ourselves up for harder times in the future.

“On the bright side, we are committed to a new strategic planning process that will continue generating support, partnerships and revenues that are not connected to state funding.

We are actively pursuing other ways to support the work that we do and the ser-

vices that we provide to our students, so that we are not as reliant on state funding as much as we have been in the past.”

This new process means the college is reaching out more to the private sector, and some of Highland’s new programs have direct connections with area companies.

“We appreciate the opportunities to share resources, and to provide them with a pipeline of well-trained and well-educated employees,” Hood said. “They have a vested interest in that, and we are, in as many ways as possible, working more closely with these businesses.”

New programs to be introduced this fall at Highland include mass communication, hospitality management, and criminal justice.

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The Savanna Save the Pool Scholarship Committee would like to thank Triumph Community Bank and Jo-Carroll Energy for their recent donations to our program.

Thus far, the scholarship program has received approximately $2,000 in donations. Sixteen adults and 33 children have been able to use the Savanna Park District’s pool through this program. A

free swim also was offered on July 19, and 52 more people enjoyed the pool.

The pool will remain open through mid-September for the public to use. Please call the pool at 815-273-3887 for the hours.

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frustration.

“We have to be prepared for the possibility of even deeper cuts,” Hood said.

“We’re not looking forward to them, nor do we take them lightly, but we’re making do with what funds we have available. We are strategically and responsibly allocating already scare resources the best ways possible.”

Hood said he wouldn’t

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STERLING

Vendors invited to participate in outdoor sports expo

By KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ Sauk Valley Media

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secret that Dave Druen

to vendors and the public,

The Sterling businessman,

He and Hilligoss “want to promote outdoor recreation and help to promote our outdoor recreational opportunities and resources we all

World, has spent years reveling in the beauty of the Rock River and the Hennepin Canal, promoting advocating for their care Now he and fellow Rock River Trail Initiative council member Matthew Hilligoss are taking their passion for the local waterways to another level, by creating a free outdoorthemed event they hope will attract people from all over, and draw attention to Vendors regionwide are invited to participate in the

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Expanding programs and divisions to be showcased include agriculture, advanced manufacturing, early childhood education, automotive, cosmetology, business and technology, engineering, mathematics and natural science, humanities, social Hood said that one of his priorities as president is to work closely with the HCC Foundation “and our generous supporters in the there will be more good “I have challenged my cabinet to build good news, ways to be much more out how we can address our challenges and better effort, we have a great team here, and the commitment we make is that our effort will bring these improve-

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There will be goods, services, information and demonstrations related to bike and motor cycling, hiking, boating, gun and and vendors in these and all

and organizations that promote and support outdoor Details still are being worked out, but already

To sign up For more information or to sign up for the inaugural Outdoor Sports Expo, to be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 22 at Moonlight Bay Marina, 1552 Mound Hill Road in Sterling, contact organizer Dave Druen at 815-716-3366 or davesoutdoorworld@ gmail.com or find Dave’s Outdoor World on Facebook.

Admission is free to vendors and the public. committed to attend, Druen said, are Gieson Motor Sports in Rock Falls, which will have 4-wheelers on hand, Hennepin Marine, which is bringing pontoon, hunting

boats and more, Personal Water Craft, the Illinois Paddling Council, Trails for Illinois, and the Rock

businesses and groups such as the Sinnissippi Rod & Gun Club, Rockford Hover hoping many more will sign up for what he plans to be “I think this will be an exciting show like no other adding that he “is committed to promoting the area There also will be music, and the bar and restaurant

Visitors can make a day of it: The expo will end just as Venetian Night begins, up the road on the Rock River The second annual Dixon Main Street event will feature European-themed food, a lighted boat parade, street performers and roaming musicians, artists and artisan vendors, a mask performance and

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Calendar of Events

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Cake Walk

Enjoy the fun and help support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during the upcoming Cake Walk at Pleasant View Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson St. in Morrison, from 5 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29. Cost is 25¢ per drawing and all proceeds will be donated to St. Jude.

Every Monday If you would like to donate a baked good for the cake AA in Savanna Alcoholics Anonymous walk, please contact Brittiny meets every Monday at 8 at 815-772-7288. pm, in the lower fellowship hall at The First Presbyterian Morrison Evening Farmers Church, 502 Third St, Market The Morrison Evening Savanna.

Farmers Market will be held Every Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 29 in downtown Euchre in Forreston Every Tuesday Evening Morrison. The market feaEuchre is played 6:30 p.m. tures entertainment, arts and Forreston Fire Station, rear crafts, baked goods, music, entrance and parking. More fresh produce, flowers, artiinformation by calling 815- san foods and more!

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Every Friday Night

Euchre at the Savanna Moose Lodge

Begins at 7 p.m. Located at 125 Main St. in downtown Savanna. Please call 815273-7412 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.

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July 30

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Come for a free hearty, wellbalanced meal and social time. Handicap accessible.

Call 815-772-3510 for information.

July 31-Aug. 1 Attack of the Venusians

Hanover Back Street Players present Attack of the Venusians at 7 p.m. Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1 at the Hanover Town Hall in Hanover.

Directed by Freda Weis.

Starring Phil Jackman as Orville Perkins. Featuring Reynold Nolan, TroyMiller, Raiden Taifa, Maranda Durham, Freda Weis and Terri Jackman as Captain Dakota.

Step back in time for a bit of old time radio. A live production, where you can be part of the on air audience!! Will the Venusians take over Hanover and then the world? Sing along with the cast to rid the earth of an alien invasion.

August 1 Ingram Open House

Ingram Insurance Services will be hosting an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. on Aug. 1 at its office, 300 East Hickory Street, Apple River, to celebrate 45 years of being of service to the people living in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Mr. Terrence N. Ingram started the business on Aug. 1, 1970 selling life and health insurance for the New York Life Insurance Company. Everyone is welcome to stop in and share the refreshments and fun. Call 815-594-2306

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Save the Date

for Morrison Chamber of Commerce’s first ever Back to School Bash! From 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, Blue Building.

Watch for more information coming soon!

August 2 Groharing family reunion

Groharing Family Reunion is at noon Sunday, Aug. 2, at the main shelter house in Old Mill Park in Savanna. Please bring table service and a dish to pass. The reunion is held for the descendants of Richard, Frederick William, and Edward Groharing who came from New York on the orphan train, and their sister Amy Groharing Lewis. Please bring any pictures and/or documents that you would like to share. For more information, contact Jo Lyn Crofton Kruse by email at bjkruse2004@yahoo.com or call 815-541-0109.

more information, call 815- Run/Walk The 2015 Strides for Stu225-7682. dents 5K Run/Walk, a sceAugust 4-8 nic, fast course on paved Carroll County Fair roads, will be held starting at VENDORS WANTED 8 a.m. on Saturday, August for the Commercial Building 8 at Rockwood State Park in at the 63rd Annual Carroll Morrison. Cost is $20 if regCounty Fair, August 4-8 in istered by July 18. All proMilledgeville. ceeds benefit the Morrison A great place to promote Schools Foundation. Visit your business or service. www.stridesforstudents.org For more information, for more information and call Trish Bolen at 815-946- registration.

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August 5 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 815-493-6300 or Jane Smith at 815-225-7329.

August 7 Resthave Grand Opening

Resthave Home, 408 Maple Ave. in Morrison, will hold a Grand Opening of their new expansion and renovation from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, August 7. Food will be served and the public is welcome to attend.

August 7-8-9 Old-Time Threshing & Antique Show

August 3 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.

August 4 Food pantry

The Stephenson County Antique Engine Club invite you to the 46th annual OldTime Threshing & Antique Show at the Stephenson County Fairgrounds in Freeport. Gates open at 7 a.m. all 3 days. Steam train rides, museum tours, sawmill Parade of Power, flea market, great food,and more.

For details, go to www.thefreeportshow.com, email thefreeportshow@thefreeportshow.com, or call 815235-7329 or 232-2306.

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

The Chadwick-Milledgeville Ministerial Association August 8 sponsors the pantry. For Strides for Students 5K

Friday Evening, July 31

• PARADE around town @ 6:00 p.m. Crowning of Mr./Miss Sabula after parade • Refreshment Garden, Food Vendors, Lutheran Church Cake Walk, Dunk Tank • BAND: “Island City Surprise” will perform 7-11 p.m.

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 Game Time in Savanna “Game Time” is held on Ave. in Savanna. the 2nd Saturday of each August 11 month, same time, same location. Mark Your Calen- Camera club meets The Freeport Area Camera dar Games are provided, but Club meetings are held on you are welcome to bring one the second Tuesday of the with you. No Cost Involved! month at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Come join the fun. Questions? Call Mary Stebbins at United Church of Christ, 1010 S. Park Blvd., Freeport.

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“The F-Stops Here” is pubAugust 9 lished monthly by the club.

89th Law family reunion For more information about The 89th annual Law the club, phone Larry DawReunion of the descendants son, President, at 815-443of Andrew Law and Ann 2856, or write to him at 597 Crothers Law will be held S. Heitter Rd., Pearl City, Il Sunday, Aug. 9 in the Woods 61062, or send email to ektaShelter House at Old Mill chrome64@yahoo.com.

Park, Savanna. The potluck lunch will be served at 12:30 August 12 p.m. For details, call Karen Savanna Lions Club meetings Rodda at 815-273-1401.

Joins us on the 2nd Wed. Crofton & Deets family reunion

Starts at 12:30 pm. Sunday, Aug. 9, at the Lanark City Park. The reunion is held for all descendants of George Patrick and Mary Margaret Burns Crofton, who arrived from Ireland in 1841, settling in Prairieville, Lee County, and/or John and Anna Pickel Deets, who came from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in the early 1850’s to the Whiteside County area. Please bring a meat dish and dish to pass. Iced tea and lemonade will be provided. Bring old photos, documents or memorabilia you would like to share.

For more information, contact Jo Lyn Crofton Kruse by email at bjkruse2004@ yahoo.com or call 815-5410109.

of the month for our monthly Lions Club meetings at Antl Hall, Savanna. For more information contact: Brian Reusch at 815-273-7757 Day Trip to Springfield

The Morrison Historical Society will be taking a funfilled day trip on Wednesday, August 12 to the Lincoln Museum in Springfield.

In addition, there will be a driving tour of Lincoln’s tomb, three memorials and the Governor’s Mansion, as well as a drive past Lincoln’s home and both capitols. Will leave from the Ebenezer Church parking lot at 7 a.m. and return home between 5 and 6 p.m. Cost is $45 per person and includes transportation and admission. All meals will be on your own.

August 10 Deadline for reservations is Monday, July 27. For details, Camera club meets The Muddy River Cam- call 815-772-3013 or 815era Club meets at 7 p.m. at 772-4558.

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THOMSON

Sesquicentennial festival a mega success

By MICHAEL MILLER For Prairie Advocate THOMSON — The torrential rains Sunday prompted the early closure of the carnival, but did little to dampen the spirits of community members who turned out en masse for the 3-day Thomson Sesquicentennial Mega Festival.

“The celebration was fantastic,” said Lawrence Bruckner, a member of the festival organizing committee.

“It was great to to have the community get out and support this birthday celebration.

We had 69 entries for the parade, and perfect weather Friday and Saturday.”

The carnival was “fabulous,” the beer tent went well, and 10 teams participated in the softball tournaments, he said, adding that several former “melon tossers” were back to be honored.

Savanna Mayor Tony McCombie said she and three other mayors attended to support Thomson, Carroll County and regional economic development.

“None of us can do it by ourselves anymore,” she said. “We’re all here together.”

Sunday may have been slow, but “Saturday was a huge success,” Thomson Village President Vicki Trager said. “I think overall the Mega Festival has exceeded our expectations and I think the expectations of most people. We just couldn’t be more pleased with the carnival and the cleanliness of it and the professionalism and the courtesy they’ve extended to us.”

About 800 people passed through the beer tent, Trager said.

“The Sesquicentennial committee has just done amazing things. There was entertainment in the big tent, one thing after another.

ABOVE: Crowds line the streets Saturday for the parade during Thomson’s Mega Festival to celebrate the village’s sesquicentennial. TOP RIGHT: The Tampico Lions Club float honors President Ronald Reagan. BOTTOM RIGHT: (From left) Savanna Mayor Tony Macombie, Thomson Village President Vicki Trager (in back), Lanark Mayor John Huggins, and state Rep. Mike Smiddy join in the fun during the parade.(Tom Kocal/PA photos) They’ve just worked so hard to bring these groups in here, at no charge to anybody, holding fundraiser after fundraiser.”

Trager also cited Sunday’s

ries of Melon Days at Labor Day, a Halloween celebration, honoring the Daughters of the American Revolution in November and a Christ-

mas Walk in December.

A commemorative CD and book of all the year’s events are in the works, Bruckner said.

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and said she’d loved to see more activity in the parks and more softball tournaments.

There are 5 months left in Thomson’s 150th year, and The Sandburr Classic golf tourney in August, Memo-

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Friday, August 21st 9:00 a.m. Heavy Horse Halter 1:00 p.m. Carnival 1:30 p.m. Harness Racing 5:45 p.m. Antique Tractor Parade Saturday, August 22nd 10:00 a.m. Horseshoe Tournament 11:00 a.m. Kids Tractor Pedal Pull 11:00 a.m. Election of Officers Noon Carnival 1:00 p.m. Harness Racing Bicycle Giveaway Cake and Pie Walk Weekdays Grandpa Cratchet Stage Show Daily

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Thomson celebrates its 150th birthday with Mega Festival

ABOVE LEFT: Sue Spittler, co-owner of Dusty’s Pizza in downtown Thomson, waters flower pots Saturday, doing her part to beautify the village for its 150th birthday.

ABOVE RIGHT: Author, storyteller and entertainer Brian “The Fox” Ellis portrays Walt Whitman, renowned poet of the Civil War era, Saturday in Curley Park, during the 3-day Thomson Sesquicentennial Mega Festival.

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GALENA

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Meteorite presentation, night sky viewing Aug. 8 in Galena

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oting members and those who do not have Country Financial, your dues notices should be in the mail. Dues are payable by Aug. 31 to stay current.

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hotel discounts, car rentals, prescriptions, and more.

ADT now offers Farm Bureau members a discount on their services. Beltone Hearing aids provides a 20 percent discount to members. We also have an eye

up to 30 percent on optical services. Can you afford not to be a Farm Bureau member?

A few of our Farm Bureau leaders and I went to Bloomingdale to meet with our new adopted legislator, Rep. Christine Winger. The Adopted Legislator program allows urban legislators to learn about rural Illi-

term. She covers District 45, which is about 20 miles wide. Quite a difference from the land area that Rep. Brian Stewart covers compared to out here!

We visited a few businesses with the representative and learned about the concerns her constituents have. For them, with the addition of I-390, which is an expressway to O’Hare, concerns along with noise from the airport.

Another concern of theirs is property taxes. While we all have issues with taxes, we found that an average three-bedroom, 2 and a half bath house pays $10,000 in real estate taxes. Wow! I cannot imagine paying that a year.

This fall we hope to get Winger out for a farm visit to agriculture and Carroll County. She was very receptive to learning about both.

Did you know July is National Hot Dog Month?

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

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Next week is the Carroll County Fair. We will be out

GALENA — The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation and the Planetary Studies Foundation are offering a free night sky

iera will talk about the three types of meteorites – stone, stony-iron and iron – beginSipiera, PSF executive director, will tell stories about the nighttime sky and how Native American’s interpreted it. PSF amateur astronomer Chris Zirtzman will offer the use of his telescope, and there will be a traveling meteorite exhibit on hand.

FS: Garden Produce : Red Beets, Green Beans, Cucumbers & Sweet Peppers. 815-225-7510

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and about with many things going on. This year we are doing the Children’s Farm again. The Young Leaders will be there on Thursday with the Ag Olympics and again on Saturday for the Pedal Tractor Pull.

2015-16 registration set HANOVER — Summer is half over, which means school days are near.

Registration for River Ridge CUSD 210 will be p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Parents or guardians must accompany students.

Students in grades 6-12 must buy a T-shirt for P.E. Order forms will be available.

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proof of immunizations, if new to the district, or entering kindergarten, sixth or ninth grade.

• Completed vision exam if new to the district or entering kindergarten.

• Completed dental exam for kindergarten and grades 2 and 6.

Families new to the area residency form, available registration. more information.

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“County committees are unique to FSA and allow producers to have a voice on federal farm program implementation at the local level,” Flikkema said.

To be eligible to serve on the FSA county committee, a person must participate or cooperate in an agency-administered program, be eligible to vote in a county committee election and reside in the Local Administrative Area where they are nominated.

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS

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Mustangs make late pass on backstretch Morrison scores 2 late touchdowns to stun Dukes

By BRIAN WEIDMAN Sauk Valley Media bweidman@saukvalley.com

MORRISON – One thing about Brandon Belt, he’s down pass – barely – with 1

Morrison’s Brock Deter is wrapped up by a pair of Dixon tacklers during Saturday’s Alumni USA football game in Morrison. The Mustangs pulled off 4-point victory. (PA photo/Craig Lang)

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The Mustangs’ Brandon Belt spikes the ball after scoring what turned out to be the game-winning touchdown during Saturday’s game at E.M. “Bud” Cole Field as the fans across the street signal touchdown. (PA photo/Craig Lang)

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Time, temperature, and more on bank’s new sign

By TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate TKocal@prairieadvocate.com

LANARK — The old sign had to come down in Exchange State Bank’s reconstruction and face lift in the spring.

It made sense to overhaul it before reinstalling it, “but when we priced a new one, and compared the cost of refurbishing an old sign with a new one with a longer warranty and better shelf life, we went with the new one,” President John Nelson said.

“Plus, we always heard from people that the old sign’s temperature reading was never right, compared with their car thermometer, so I assume it may be the same with the new sign.”

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Turnroth Signs in Rock Falls, also has an electronic message board for bank promotions and community events.

“I can’t promise we’ll get everything posted, but we’re going to try to help out the community,” Nelson said.

“We’re limited to the amount of information that can be broadcast. Somebody with way too much time on

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going 30 mph, you have about 20 seconds to read whatever is on the sign as you go by. So whatever your message is, including time and temperature, it better be brief.”

The bank is at 126 N. Broad St. Call Kris Hardacre or Bev Dyson at 815-493-2631 with mesExchange State Bank’s new sign in downtown Lanark was installed July 22. (PA photo/Tom Kocal) sages to share.

Dixon MVP: Game ‘a ton of fun’ MUSTANGS

The Dukes’ Ryan Seible made the defensive play of the game when he caused and pounced on a fumble by tangs threat with 8:20 to play in the second quarter.

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to likely wrap up the win, Dixon stalled after four plays.

On 4th-and-20 from their own 20, the Dukes dropped back to punt. The punter was slippery quarterback Adam Love, who, after receiving the long snap, veered left and He dove for what would the 40, but came up 1 yard short. He said the decision to run was his own.

“I was waiting for it, and saw that their outside linebacker was kind of cheating in,” Love said. “I cut outside of him, and I felt like I was running for days.

I dove, but I didn’t make it.”

Love accounted for the lone Dixon score, a 2-yard plunge quarter. Love set up the TD with a 42-yard run late in the

Morrison’s Bryce Vegter (23) knocks the ball out of the hands of Dixon’s Anthony Venier during Saturday’s alumni football game in Morrison. (Michael Krabbenhoeft/Sauk Valley Media photo) dropped back to pass, but was forced to his right by a

thing going toward the end. Andrew Devine, a linebacker, was the Dukes’

Tiesman, who had dropped a sure touchdown pass midway through the third quarter, got to Love and forced him to make a desperate pitch as time expired.

Tiesman was named the most outstanding defensive

“They came out swinging,” Devine said. “It was a hardfought game on both sides, and it was hot out there. Both teams battled till the end, and we just came up a little short.”

however, the players enjoyed the game, and the thrill of putting on the pads again.

“When all this came to our area 2 years ago, there was a ton of interest and I wanted to get in,” Love said, “but my wife’s due date was the same day of the game. I got a chance to play last year, and was lucky enough to be healthy this year. It’s a multi-generational thing, and people coming together to play is a ton of fun.”

“It’s fun to get all the different classes together, kind of the best from each class, and see what we can do,” Belt added. “Just playing with the guys and pushing ourselves is a lot of fun.”

Both team’s defenses were stout. Other than Love’s scrambling (11 carries, 97 yards), the Dukes managed just 67 more yards of offense. Love was Dixon’s

25 with 7 seconds to play.

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County Crime Stoppers has been asking for your help to “Take a Bite Out of Crime” since 1988.

Saturday, Crime Stoppers is inviting you to “take a bite” at its annual cookout at Sullivan’s Foods.

Hot dogs, burgers, brats, pork chop sandwiches, chips and drinks will be sold, with costs ranging

from $1.50 to $4 for the main dish.

“This puts a whole new face on the phrase, ‘grilling our subjects,’” said Carroll County Deputy Ryan Kloepping, Crime Stoppers law enforcement liaison. “Seriously, this will be one of our few fundraising events this year, and we hope people will stop by and support our efforts.”

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Obituaries Betty L. Law-Gieson

CHADWICK — Betty L. Law-Gieson, 90, formerly of Chadwick, died Friday, July 24, 2015, at Bria Nursing Home in Geneva.

Betty was born June 5, 1925, in Mount Carroll, the daughter of Lee and Minnie (Neveln) Law. She attended Mount Carroll Community High School and graduated with the Class of 1943. On January 1, 1944, Betty married Walter Gieson. They celebrated 63 years of marriage before Walter’s death on Jan. 24, 2007.

Betty is survived by a nephew, Rick Law of Geneva; and a niece, KristiAnn (Law) Okoye of Naperville.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Walter; a son, Randy; her parents, Lee and Minnie; and a brother, Richard Law. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 1, at Evangelical Free Church in Chadwick. There will be a visitation from 10 to 11 a.m., prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place in Chadwick Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established. Family and friends may visit lawjonesfuneralhome.com. to share in Betty’s life.

Renee Bogue

SAVANNA — Renee Bogue, 83, of Savanna, died Saturday, July 18, 2015, at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna.

A funeral service was held Saturday, July 25, at First United Methodist Church in Savanna. Burial took place in Savanna Township Cemetery.

Irene F. Hafer-Reynolds

MOUNT CARROLL — Irene F. Hafer-Reynolds, 98, of Mount Carroll, entered into heaven on July 21, 2015, at home surrounded by her family. A private graveside service was held Monday, July 21, at Chadwick Cemetery in Chadwick.

Harold Clyde Buck

SAVANNA — Harold Clyde Buck, 91, of Savanna,

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Florence M. Root

HANOVER — Florence M. Root, 92, of Hanover, died Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at Elizabeth Nursing Home. A funeral service was held July 27 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hanover, with visitation held prior to the service at Law-Jones Funeral Home. Burial will take place at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 29, in Forest Home Cemetery in Marinette, Wisconsin. A memorial fund has been established.

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Mary ‘Lolly’ Elizabeth Veith

MOUT CARROLL – Mary “Lolly” Elizabeth Veith, 97, of Mount Carroll, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015, at Carroll County Good Samaritan Center in Mount Carroll.

A private family inurnment will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll. Memorials may be directed to the Good Samaritan Society in Mount Carroll, or to First Baptist Church, Mount Carroll.

Margaret Jean Rooker

SAVANNA – Margaret Jean Rooker, 72, of Savanna, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center in Clinton, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Cremation rites have been accorded.

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resentatives have settled for an unbalanced, 1-month budget, and are advocating for a continuation of

SPRINGFIELD – More than 3 weeks into a new stalemate has revealed stark differences in the way reform-minded Republicans and statusquo Democrats envision Illinois’ future.

Gov. Bruce Rauner and Republican lawmakers are seeking a constitutional 12-month budget anchored on solid governmental and business reforms to improve the state’s economy, freeze property taxes, and implement term limits and take “politics” out of the process of drawing legislative boundaries.

Democrat leaders in the Senate and House of Rep-

unstable business practices that have left Illinois with the third-worst business climate, the second-highest property taxes, and the worst credit ratings of any state.

The Illinois Constitution requires the General Assembly to pass a balanced 12-month budget.

In May, Democrat leaders pushed through a plan based on expected revenues of $32 billion and proposed spending of $36 billion. That budget has been vetoed by Rauner, but Democrat lawmakers voted to override several of his vetoes, further complicating budget negotiations.

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uled for next Tuesday and Wednesday.

The General Assembly’s Democrat leaders need to stop the public relations gimmicks like the Committee of the Whole political theater, and make more attempts at compromise. Rauner already has offered to come more than half way by scaling his policy agenda down from more than 40 items in his Turnaround Agenda to only a handful, and backing away from rightto-work legislation. He has also offered movement tional revenues to help balance the budget.

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American Legions donate to QC Honor Flight

Chadwick American Legion Cmdr. Vic Hartman (left), Milledgeville Cmdr. Lee Gibbs, and Milledgeville Legion member Jerry Yockel present Honor Flight of the Quad Cities representative Gary Farral a check for $3,187.12, proceeds from the Legion’s whole hog raffle. The hog was donated by Neil Beveroth of Sterling, and the winner was Bob Kappes of Chadwick. (Courtesy of Milledgeville American Legion)

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEEN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF CARROLL —IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TERRY L. PALMER, Deceased NO. 2015 P 33 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION — CLAIMS Notice is given of the death of Terry L. Palmer, of Savanna, Illinois. Letters of office were issued on July 17, 2015, to Connie Austin, 2117 Harrison Dr., Clinton, IA 52732 whose attorney is Edward J. Mitchell, 110 N. Broad Street, Lanark, IL 61046.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at the Carroll County Courthouse, 301 N. Main Street, Mt. Carroll, IL, or with the representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of issuance of letters and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF CARROLL — IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EDWARD F. SEDLAK, Deceased.

No. 2015 P 38 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION — CLAIMS Notice is given of the death of EDWARD F. SEDLAK, of Thomson, Illinois. Letters of office were issued on July 14, 2015, to Richard F. Sedlak, 30120 Sumac Drive, Burlington, WI 53105 whose attorney is Edward J. Mitchell, 110 N. Broad St., Lanark, IL 61046.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at Carroll County Courthouse, 301 N. Main St., Mt. Carroll, IL 61053, or with the representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of issuance of letters and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

DATED: July 16, 2015 Richard F. Sedlak, (Representative) BY: Edward J. Mitchell (Attorney)

CHADWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT TREASURER’S REPORT Fiscal Year 2015 Statement of cash receipts and disbursements from June 30, 2014 through July 1, 2015 Balance available for use on July 01, 2014 $14,243.00 REVENUE: Donations/memorials $871.00; Grants $1,361.00; Miscellaneous Income $127.00; Real Estate Tax $41,175.00.

TOTAL REVENUE: $43,534.00.

EXPENSES: Baker & Taylor $2,377.00; Centerpoint Lg. Print $2,659.00; Cengage $2,903.00; Children’s Plus $1,368.00; Penworthy $650.00; Acquisitions $2,912.00; Mt. Carroll Ins. (Pekin & West Bend Mutual) $2,563.00; Audit $795.00; Benefits $1,451.00; Building Services $658.00; Library Operations $1,178.00; Tort (IDES) $100.00; Technology $1,446.00; Utilities $3,450.00; J. Castellani’s Wages $14,775.00; Wages $3,377.00. TOTAL EXPENSES: $42,662.00.

Balance in working cash fund $2,583.00.

Balance available for use July 01, 2015 $11,892.00.

TOTAL CASH ASSETS JUNE 30, 2015: $15,949.00.

Complete itemization of expenditures and annual audit are available at Chadwick Public Library District building, 110 Main Street, Chadwick, IL 61014. ss. GLADYS LAREM, Treasurer Chadwick Public Library District Signed and sworn before me on July 17, 2015 CYNTHIA L. OTTENS Notary Public

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New location for Lanark Farmers Market

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Two host Business After Hours tract products became part

By TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate TKocal@prairieadvocate

LANARK — Two neighboring businesses opened their doors to Lanark Chamber of Commerce members and guests at Business After Hours on July 21.

Forster Products coowners Bob Ruch and Rod Hartman and End Of the Road Antiques and Gifts owner Randy Welp gave tours of their East Lanark Avenue businesses.

Forster Products has a long Lanark history.

The Forster brothers, who were designing model airplane engines in a basement, founded the company in 1935.

Forster Products co-owner Rod Hartman (right) shows a pan of parts manufactured at the Lanark plant to Lanark Chamber of Commerce President Deb Meiste (left) and Rosemary Flikkema, Chamber board member. (PA photos/Tom Kocal) By 1946, they expanded, starting a gun accessory chamber Headspace Gages, Universal Sight Mounting Fixtures, and brass cartridge Case Trimmers,

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Shoppers peruse the veggies at the Lanark Farmers Market’s new location. More visibility for vendors and easy access for customers prompted Lanark’s Cornucopia Committee to move the market from the city park to the downtown “plaza,” between attorney Ed Mitchell’s office and The Treasure Hunt, on the west side of Broad Street. Organizers Sheila Wyeth and Lee Reese said it was a good move, citing a steady flow of customers. The market will be open Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. through October.

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Rick & Barb Boomer (Contractor Tools) Larry & Mary Evans (Shop/Garage Tools) and Others Partial Listing–Visit www.diekenauctionservice.com for pictures/info – too much to list!

GUNS (Approx. Noon): State/Fed. Laws apply, FFL Transfer. Marlin 22 #795 Whitetails; Winchester 20g #37 Red Label; Stevens 410 #94; Stevens 22; Hercules 20ga.; Stevens 22; 5.56mm ammo.

CONTRACTOR EQUIP: Jet 1100 CFM dust collector; Grizzly 12” drum sander; Shop Smith 4x12 planer; Bosch 10” port table saw; Shop Smith multi mach; Delta 10” comp miter saw; Craftsman radial arm miter saw; Rol-air gas comp 8HP; Rol-air elec comp; Greenball 20ft and 24ft alum scaffolding plank; Werner 32ft fiberglass ext ladder; 2-24ft fiberglass ext ladders; 2 side step ladder; alum folding ladder; ladder jacks; weather guard ladder rack; Milwaukee tools-sawzall/right angle drill/hammerdrill; Makita sawzall; porter cable duo-fast Bostitch nailers; Dewalt batt set; saws/drills; Paslode impulse nailer; air hoses; ext cords; roof brackets; misc nails and more.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES: 1 horse sleigh; JD bike; oak secretary; pine trunk; lg glass display case; commode; sewing cabinet; pine cabinet; fire king bowls/dishes; asst. beer lights; misc. coins/currency; JD buckles; granite; baby scale; cast iron; toys; colored glass; cook books; crock bowl; picnic basket; misc adv; sm collectable items; books/games; and more.

SHOP TOOLS: A-frame hoist; engine stand; sm air comp; bumper jack; sun 920 engine tester; Craftsman torque wrench; lots of sockets/wrenches/pliers; transjack; parts washer; elec winch/hoist; hub caps; drill press; parts/bolt bin; cabinets; tool boxes; sun volt/amp tester; pullers; hand/power tools; jump pack; nuts/bolts; misc parts; manuals; lots of misc items.

HOUSEHOLD: Office desk; lg corner cabinet; bar/counter; tables; dressers; bookshelves; kitchen items; dishes; wall clock; lots of misc; holiday décor; tv cabinet; wine cabinet and more.

LAWN & GARDEN: Stihl HS45 hedge trimmer; Coleman 10Hp 5000k port gen; push mower; gas blower; gas fire stove; porch swing; chain saws; misc tires; garden tools; snow blade; plus more.

SPECIAL ITEMS (Noon-ish): ATV 2001 Yamaha Breeze 125cc elec start auto w/rev.(Like new); Trailer 7x16 flatbed; Trailer 4x8 tilt/ramp (no title) Terms & Cond.: Cash/Check I.D. Required for Registration Everything sold AS IS. 10% Buyers Premium Dieken Auction Service, Warren, IL. 61087 — 815-222-0542 t.dieken@mchsi.com or diekenauction@gmail.com Auctioneer Terry Dieken, IL. Lic. # 440000430, Wisc. Lic. # 859

all top sellers to this day, Ruch said.

With the addition of small precision parts in the 1950s, Forster’s subcon-

control systems, used in applications as demanding as commercial Rolls Royce airplane engines and as diverse as the Hoover Dam and the MX missile.

Well-known marksmen such as Carl Bernosky and John Whidden use Forster equipment when they compete at Camp Perry and other prominent sport shooting venues, Ruch said.

End of the Road Antiques features a variety of primitives, gifts and prairie arrangements. (Sorry, no photos – camera problems.)

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Fall Consignment Saturday, September 21, 2015 Call by August 25 with your list for the sale bill

Info — Lyle Hopkins (IL#440.000185) Polo, IL 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519

Email — slpaspolo@gmail.com • Fax — 815-946-3745 Lenny Bryson (IL #440.000158) Polo, IL 815-946-4120 Location - Mrs. Sherwood Shank Family Farm

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF CARROLL CITY OF LANARK, an Illinois Municipal Corporation, Plaintiff, v.

HEIRS AT LAW OF AGNES AMLING FOX, Deceased, FLYNN FOX, ANITA FOX, HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION, III, UNKNOWN HEIRS of AGNES AMLING FOX, and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No.: 2015-CH-21 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION STATE OF ILLINOIS ) COUNTY OF CARROLL ) TO: Unknown Heirs of Agnes Amling Fox & Unknown Owners & NonRecord Claimants NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF AGNES AMLING FOX & UNKNOWN OWNERS & NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, the Defendants in the above-entitled action, that an action was commenced in the Circuit Court of Carroll County on July 1, 2015, by the Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a demolition lien and for other relief conveying the premises described as follows: A part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section Five (5), in Township Twenty-four (24), North, Range Six (6), East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, bounded and described as follows: Commencing at a point 2 Rods South and 54 Rods East of the Northwest corner of the Southwest Quarter of

the Southwest Quarter of said section Five (5); thence East 80 feet; thence South 13 1/3 rods; thence West 80 feet; thence North 13 1/3 rods to the place of beginning. Situated in the County of Carroll, State of Illinois.

Common Address: 316 East Pearl Street, Lanark, Illinois 61046 Tax Parcel Number: 0610-05-400-020 Date and place of recording: May 28, 2015 at the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Carroll County, Mount Carroll, Illinois Identification of recording: Document No. 2015R1081 Summons was duly issued by the court against you, as provided by law and the action is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you one of the abovenamed defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the action or otherwise make your appearance in the action, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Carroll County, 301 North Main Street, Mount Carroll, Illinois, on or after August 17, 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of the complaint.

Dated this 1st day of July, A.D. 2015.

Attorney for the Plaintiff: Betsy L. Shaulis MEYERS & SHAULIS, P.C. 100 South Broad Street Post Office Box 114 Lanark, Illinois 61046 Telephone No.: 815.493.2334 Facsimile No.: 815.493.2425

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Carroll County Fair Preview

Aug. 4-8, Carroll County Fairgrounds, Milledgeville

Dustin Lynch is ‘Where It’s At’ MILLEDGEVILLE – Country music singer Dustin Lynch brings his traditional sound mixed with an edgy intensity to the Carroll County Fair grandstand at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7.

The Tennessee musician will perform favorites such as his hit, “Where It’s At,” from his second album of the same name, songs from his debut album “Cowboys and Angels,” and his followup single “She Cranks My Tractor,” which became a number one video on GAC’s Top 20 Country Countdown.

According to a news release, “Where It’s At,” debuted as the number one-selling digital country album in the U.S., earning more than 500,000 streams on Lynch was named “The New Hat in Town” by Rolling Stone magazine

Nashville recording artist Dustin Lynch and his band will perform in the grandstand at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8.

in the 2013 Best of Rock issue. He opened for Keith Urban on his recent Light the Fuse tour and has earned critical praise from the country music industry.

Tickets are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday at the fair’s of Milledgeville on the

Moving with the country groove As they have in the past, fairgoers might get on their feet and get dancing when Dustin Lynch performs in the grandstand at the Carroll County Fair in Milledgeville.

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fairgrounds.

Tickets cost $10 for grandstand seating, and $20 for on-the-track wristband. Grandstand seating must be bought in person.

Track wristbands may be

bought by mailing Dustin Milledgeville Road, Milledgeville, IL 61051.

Go to www.carrollcountyfair.info for more details.

Inside • While the Carroll County Fair is scheduled for Aug. 4-8, there is plenty going on at the fairgrounds before then. We provide a look at this year’s fair highlights.

Page B6-7 • Hungry for a Sunday breakfast? The fair will have you covered.

Page B3 • The Antique and Farmer tractor pull is Carroll County Fair favorite.

Page B4 • How you can help supply students in Carroll County for the school year.

Page B5 • Information about the 4-H Federation silent auction.

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CARROLL COUNTY FAIR PREVIEW Where’s the beef?

Beef judging begins at 8 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. (PA file photo)

Carroll County 4-H livestock and small animal auction MILLEDGEVILLE – The Carroll County 4-H Livestock and Small Animal Auction, sponsored by the Carroll County 4-H Foundation, begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the east end of the Poultry Barn.

Steers, poultry, hogs, rabbits, and goats will be up for bids.

Lenny Bryson of Public Auction Services of Polo will conduct the auction, and WCCI 100.3 FM will broadcast it.

For sheep lovers

MILLEDGEVILLE – Looking for something to do Sunday night? Come to the 4-H building, take a leisurely stroll through the projects, check out the

Junior Sheep judging begins at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, followed by the Junior Wether show. Open Sheep and Market Lamb judging begins at 8 a.m., and Junior Sheep judging at 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday. All events are held in the sheep ring on the east side of the fairgrounds. (PA file photo)

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Good Luck to all the participants at the 63rd Annual Carroll County Fair!

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silent auction baskets and have a good meal: The Carroll County 4-H and Carroll County Livestock Feeders Association will be selling hamburger meals from 5 to 7 p.m.

A burger, chips, bar

cookie and bottle of water costs $5.

Contact Leanne Rahn, Carroll County University at lrahn@illinois.edu or 815-244-9444 for more information.

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CARROLL COUNTY FAIR PREVIEW Still pullin’ after all these years

Wednesday will feature the Antique and Farmer tractor pull at 11 a.m. and the Tractor Parade at 6 p.m. (PA file photo)

Carroll County 4-H Fair clothing judging starts Thursday

Never a dull moment at the Carroll County Fair

MILLEDGEVILLE – The Carroll County 4-H Clothing Judging and Style Show for 4-H’ers with clothing, knitting, crocheting and tape-itand-wear-it projects starts at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the 4-H exhibit building at the Carroll County fairgrounds.

A style show and dress

revue follows. A style show also will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Hospitality Tent at the Carroll County Fairgrounds. Admission to both is free.

Contact Leanne Rahn at the Carroll County University of Illinois lrahn@illinois.edu or 815-244-9444 for more information.

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CARROLL COUNTY FAIR PREVIEW Beautiful and tasty

Carroll County 4-H Fair begins Saturday MILLEDGEVILLE — All are invited to attend the Carroll County 4-H Fair, Saturday through Aug. 8 at the fairgrounds at 28374 Milledgeville Road.

Admission is free.

“Our 4-H’ers have been working all year on their projects for the climactic moment of having them judged at the 4-H fair,” said Leanne Rahn, Carroll County 4-H program coordinator.

The 4-H Federation ice

cream stand, offering soft serve ice cream, sundaes under the grandstand.

The schedule: Clothing judging and a style show for 4-H’ers with clothing, knitting, crocheting and tape-itand-wear-it projects starts at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the 4-H exhibit building.

A style show and dress revue follows.

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Culinary judging of jams. jellies, preserves and canned goods takes place at 10 a.m. Monday. (PA file photo)

4-H Federation offers silent auction MILLEDGEVILLE – A silent auction will be held Tuesday through Aug. 8 in the 4-H Building at the fairgrounds.

Ten themed baskets will be up for bids: Get Wet, Car Care, Coffee Basket, Cup of Coffee and a Good Book, Ladies Night In, Summer Fun, Movie Night, Scentsy Basket, Card Making & Red Neck, Scrapbooking.

Other baskets also will be available.

Bids will be taken until 6 p.m. Aug. 8. Basket can be picked up until 8 p.m.

All proceeds go to the federation, to be used for its educational programs, 4-H promotions, scholarships to leadership conferences and more.

Contact Leanne Rahn at lrahn@illinois.edu or 815-244-9444 for more information.

Children’s Farm returns to Carroll County Fair MILLEDGEVILLE — The ever-popular Children’s Farm returns to the Carroll County Fair.

It will be open from noon to 7 p.m. Aug. 5, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6 and 7, and from noon to 3 p.m. Aug 8.

“Children will have the opportunity to see and pet traditional farm animals and

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learn about them – what they eat, how big they get, and what we use them for,” said Chas Welch, Carroll County Farm Bureau manager.

“They will also get to do six different farm chores, such as picking apples, milking haystack, digging for potatoes, gathering eggs and scooping manure. After chores are completed, everyone gets to

take home a fun pack of prizes and information.”

The Children’s Farm, sponsored by Carroll County 4-H, Carroll County Farm Bureau and Paula Adams Animal Display, will be next to the 4-H Building.

Contact Welch at 815244-3001 or Leanne Rahn at 815-244-9444 or lrahn@ illinois.edu for more information.

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LEFT: Carroll County Kids 4-H’er Riley Getz paints trash cans at the Carroll County fairgrounds in preparation for next week’s festivities. RIGHT: Maci Carroll really got into the painting, with more on her than the garbage can. Her Dad, Jared Carroll, lends a helpful hand. This is just one of the 56 garbage cans that got a new paint job at the Schell Park fairgrounds. (PA photos/Lynnette Forth)

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4-H building across from the Hospitality Tent, followed by the judging of foods, home furnishings and child care. Another style show begins at 2 p.m., followed by crowning of

the 2015-16 4-H Ambassadors and champion award presentations.

From 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, the 4-H and Carroll County Livestock Feeders Association will serve a hamburger meal deal in the 4-H building. The cost is $5 for a burger, chips, cookie bar and bottle of water.

Parade your tractors around!

The Antique Tractor Parade at the Carroll County Fair is always a favorite among fairgoers. This year’s free event begins at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 5, in the grandstand, followed by the Badger State Tractor Pull at 7. (PA photo/ Lynette Forth)

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“While you are enjoying the meal, visit our building and see the 4-H exhibits, Master Gardener display and silent auction baskets,” Rahn said.

Monday brings beef breeding, beef bucket calf, beef feeding, beef carcass class, cats, rabbits, poultry, sheep and

goat judging. Supper for swine project families will be held from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by swine judging at the east end of poultry barn.

The 4-H Livestock and Small Animal Auction will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the poultry barn.

It’s Horse Day Wednes-

day, starting at 8:30 a.m. with horse and pony judging in the 4-H Horse Arena. The rain date is Friday.

Dairy judging takes place at 8:30 a.m. Thursday in the Dairy Ring. Registration for Ag Olympics starts at 4 p.m. near the dairy arena; the Olympics run from 4:30

to 7 p.m.

All exhibits will be released between 7 and 8 p.m. Saturday.

Go to web.extension. illinois.edu/clw/downloads/48427.pdf or contact Rahn at lrahn@illinois.edu or 815-244-9444 for a complete schedule and more information.

Carroll County Fair grandstand events and daily attractions MILLEDGEVILLE — Chainsaw Sculptor Jim Barnes, Williamston Woodcarving Studio, Williamston, Michigan, will lead the way every day as he creates chainsaw sculptures that will be auctioned Saturday evening at the Carroll County Fair Aug. 4 to 8.

Times for his sculpting demonstrations and the auction will be posted at the fairgrounds.

At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug.4, see the Illini State Truck Pull, free at the

grandstand. The event will feature the new 2Hot2Farm Tractor Class. Pit passes will be available on the evening of the event only.

Starting things off at 6 p.m. Wednesday is the Tractor Parade, followed by the Badger State Tractor Pull at 7 p.m. These events are free at the grandstand, and pit passes will be available all day Wednesday.

Another free event, the Tri County Pullers Mini Rods, will also be held at the grandstand at 7 p.m.

Thursday.

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concert is the featured act, starting at 8 p.m. on Friday.

Reserved grandstand seats are $10, with track seating tickets at $20. Bring your own chairs!

Saturday, Aug. 8 is full of fun on the fairgrounds.

From 1 to 5 p.m. is the Bags Tournament. Teams are asked to check-in at noon.

Limit of 32 teams of two participants, ages 15 and up, with a $20 per team entry fee. There will be a 100 percent payout, with a double-elimination winners’ bracket (best of three games) and losers’ bracket (one game).

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Funky Munky Wrestlers will perform from 2 to 5 p.m. at the east end of the fairgrounds. Kids’ Power Wheels Derby starts at 7 p.m., followed by the Demolition Derby at 7:30 p.m. Reserved grandstand seats are $10. Pit passes are available Saturday evening only from Lunatic Promotions.

Go to carrollcountyfair. info for more information.

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Carroll County Senior Services Organization

Senior

Grape Vine

Grape Vine Supplement AUGUST 2015 • www.ccseniorcenter.org • director@ccseniorcenter.org

Get on the bus!

Carroll County Transportation now has three buses and five vans, all wheelchair accessible.

What began as a service for seniors and the disabled expanded to all the public in 2011, now providing rides around the county and trips to Freeport, Sterling, and Clinton, Iowa.

The nonprofit CCT is supported mostly by state and federal grants, local match programs, donations and minimal fares. Call Carol at 815-2440011 or 855-702-7433 to schedule a ride.

Driver’s Seat 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!

Birthdays and Activities Driver’s Chair Golden Meals Menu Golden Meals Menu Sudoko Answer Social Security News

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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 State Park, Zion National Park, -

A thought from Carroll County Transit:

Orlando Feb. 6-14, 2016

direct your call to Carol

By JO LYN KRUSE Carroll County Transit Transportation Director

roll County.

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Tabernacle and see re-enactments of

Museum of History and Arts and more.

Cost is $900 per person for double occupancy.

Carroll County and it’s for everyone to use. Start-

many people congratulate roll County Transit director

portation for our many -

Pigeon Forge and Smoky Mountain Holiday Show Nov. 29-Dec. 5

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events and meetings to promote Carroll County Transit

Gainesville’s Florida Museum of Natu-

Remember, Carroll

State Museum. Cost is $700 per person, double occupancy.

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and our local Triad Agency, information to give to our seniors to better inform

person, double occupancy.

Foot care clinics in August -

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service and comfortable,

to visiting your communities to promote our little -

Paper and aluminum can pick-up schedule Lanark:

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same area. Please place circulation.

Milledgeville:

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advertising slicks, glass or plastic bottles, and steel cans.

STATISTICS:

Mount Carroll: Senior Center Papers will no longer be picked up in Thomson NOTES: No paper pickup if it is

Chadwick:

Reader input requested

today.

Village Hall Shannon:

$0.00

Lake Carroll:

cardboard is also accepted and taken to Rolling Hills

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Activities at the Senior Center

Did you try this numbers game? Here is the solution from July’s Senior Grape Vine Sudoku puzzle.

CCSSO August Calendar of Events Tuesday, Aug. 4 Crafters — 9 a.m. to noon Bingo – 1 p.m.

Yoga – 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 5 Foot clinic Thursday, Aug. 6 Quilters – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Pool players – 10 a.m.

Card players – 1 to 3 p.m.

Yoga - 4 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 8 Lanark and Milledgeville paper pickup – 8 to 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 11 Yoga – 4 p.m.

No agency or Triad meeting. Will resume in September.

Thursday, Aug. 13 Quilters – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Pool players – 10 a.m.

Yoga – 4 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 14 Foot clinic Saturday, Aug. 15 Chadwick paper pickup – 8 to 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 18 Regular board meeting – 9:15 a.m.

Bingo — 1 p.m.

Yoga – 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 19 Foot clinic Thursday, Aug. 20 Quilters – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Pool players – 10 a.m.

Yoga – 4 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 22 Shannon paper pickup – 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Monday, Aug. 24 Foot clinic Tuesday, Aug. 25 GORCC – 12:30 p.m.

Yoga – 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 26 Defensive driving — 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 27 Quilters – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Pool players – 10 a.m.

Yoga – 4 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 28 Defensive driving — 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Recycling Senior Service earns 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 or see Keith, Allen, Dale, Bob, Lawrence, Ray, Jim, Bud, Wayne, or Norma for more information.

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 815244-1800.

Bingo and 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 the 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 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 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 at 10 a.m.

Thursday 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, Aug. 25. Free lunch,

funded by the Illinois Department on Aging, will be provided at 12:30 p.m., and reservations are required.

Call 815-244-1800 or 866-2141959.

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 cooks for both locations and 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 Homestead vit.

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

Nonagenarian birthdays for August 04 – Mary Root, Thomson – 93 08 – Josephine Messmer, Mount Carroll – 95 08 – Colleen Hartley, Savanna – 94

10 – Alan Heisler, Mount Carroll – 94 10 – Catherine Dunk, Savanna – 90 15 – Arlene Dietz, Lanark – 91

16 – Jane Sturtevant, Lanark – 92 19 – Lois Nycum Brubaker, Lanark – 96 23 – Jay Kurth, Savanna – 90

28 – Gladys Moen, Lanark – 91 Happy birthday to all of you from all of us here at the Senior Center!

Defensive driving class MOUNT CARROLL – An AARP Defensive Driving class will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 26 and 28 at the Carroll County Senior Center, 306 N. Main St. The 8-hour course, instructed by Arlyn Thomson, teaches senior drivers and safer as the effects of aging causes changes to longtime habits.

Completion may bring an auto insurance discount for 3 years, depending on the company.

Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers. Reservations are required at 815-244-1800 or 866-214-1959.

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August NICAA Golden Meals menu LET’S EAT OUT. FOR CARRY OUT CALL SAVANNA 815273-4875 Entrees 03 – Salisbury steak w/ gravy 04 – Frito pie 05 – Chicken strips 06 – Ham and scalloped potatoes 07 – Chicken salad sandwich 10 – BBQ chicken legs 11 – Baked ham 12 – Cheeseburger and bun 13 – Roast beef w/gravy 14 – Egg salad sandwich 17 – Chili dog w/bun 18 – Panko chicken sandwich 19 – Meatloaf 20 – Cabbage casserole 21 – Ham salad sandwich 24 – Sloppy Joes and bun

25 – Goulash 26 – Roast pork w/ gravy 27– Chicken pot pie 28 – Tuna salad sandwich 31 – Salisbury steak w/ gravy These are just entrees.

For a complete menu, call 815-244-1800 or 866-214-1959. 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 having a meal delivered Monday through Friday.

Call 815-232-8896. Sign up is quick and easy, and meals can start within a day or two.

What do you do with your old cellphones?

Carroll County Senior Center recycles old or broken cellphones by sending them to a company that refurbishes them for emergency 911 phones in areas devastated by disasters and for sale to low-income people.

There is a donation box at the Senior Center. If the program goes well, more boxes

will be placed in other areas around the county.

Cellphones can be dropped off at the center from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

As always, you can help yourself to free coffee and cookies while helping us collect the cellphones.

Call the center at 815-2441800 or 866-214-1959 for more information.

Health Insurance Deb Connor and Karen Holm It is the time of the year to reapply for your license plate discount. To Access Program application online.

Call us at 815-244-1800 for help with your application. If you did your application in 2013, you must apply again this year. If you did your application in 2014, you do not need to apply again until 2016. You must bring proof of all income for 2014 (i.e. 1099 from Social Security, or your income taxes, etc.) to complete the application.

hold, 2) leaving a message to be given to the person, or 3) leaving a voice mail message for that person.

In the past, if you left a voice mail message, anyone on staff could access your message and handle it. With our new voice mail system, you may leave person, so only that person will hear your message.

After hours, you may call the Senior Center or Carroll County Transit and enter the extension of the person for whom you wish to leave a message.

Extension numbers are: General Mail (any staff

Board of Directors Clarence Hasz, Lanark, chairman Susan Lawler, Lake Carroll, vice chairwoman 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 Carroll Shirley Fritz, Mount Carroll Sally Koch, Lanark Sunny Folkers-Sarber, Chadwick Clint Elmore, Milledgeville

Deb Connor Karen Holm Deb Connor Karen Holm Carroll County Senior 306 N. Main St. Mount Carroll, IL 61053 815-244-1800 866-214-1959 (toll free) 815-244-5334 (fax) director@ccseniorcenter. org www.ccseniorcenter.org Mission statement The mission of the Carroll County Senior Services Organization is to facilitate a variety of services and activities to enrich the daily lives of the citizens of Carroll County.

Carroll County Senior Services Organization

Executive Director Nancy Gable SHAP/SHIP Counselor

member will access it) – 31 Carol Young, CCT dispatcher – 30 Karen Holm, CCSSO Deb Connor, CCSSO Jo Lyn Kruse, CCT director – 28 Nancy Gable, CCSSO executive director – 26 Bev Atherton, trips coordinator – 23

The Carroll County Senior Center will host a free Rules of the Road class from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday for those who must take a driver’s test to renew their license.

The instructor will go through all the information that will be on the test and more. Call the Senior Center at 815244-1800 or 866-2141959 to sign up.

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Carroll County Transit Transportation Director Jo Lyn Crofton-Kruse

B Older Americans Act and State of Illinois General Revenue Funds through the Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging, Operation Assistance from Federal (5311), and Down State Operations Assistance Program.

CCT Dispatcher Carol Young Chauffeurs (Van) John Jirgenson Joe Unser Dennis Ganz Leo Gelwicks Lois Gelwicks Alan Palmer Robert Nolte Ken Viglietta Tammy Signer Carroll County Transit 815-244-0011 855-702-7433 (toll free) 815-244-5334 (fax) Carroll County Transit receives Title III

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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.

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

As always, you may call any time to the Senior Center at 815-244-1800 (toll-free 866214-1959) or Carroll County Transit at 815-244-0011 (tollfree 855-702-7433).

During normal business hours, a person will answer your incoming call. If the person with whom you want to speak is not immediately available, you will have the choice of 1) being placed on

Information and Referral Specialists for Aging. They are available for information and/or assistance to clients and their caregivers on Medicare, Medicaid, prescriptions (i.e. Medicare Part D, Social Security Extra Help and patient assistance programs). They also can assist with license plate discounts, free ampli-

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with hot food. Cooking for a crowd is something I really enjoy.

Finally, we settled upon the less expensive route, which required a bit more work. I decided to make potluck rice casseroles. It is similar to potluck potatoes, only I use rice instead of shredded potatoes. It really made it much easier for me, especially with having little ones to care for as well.

How about giving it a try?

By GLORIA YODER It’s Monday morning. All is peacefully quiet around here. My husband, Daniel, went to work at 5:45 a.m. and the children, Austin and Julia, are sound asleep. I decided to grab a pen in an attempt to put these quiet moments to good use.

It looks like a busy day ahead. I have some lastminute odds and ends to tackle before our trip to Ohio tomorrow evening. We look forward to spending several days with Daniel’s family in Knox County, then traveling on to the large Amish community near Holmes County, where one of my cousins plans to get married on Friday.

In spite of my lengthy to-do list for the day, I do feel quite relieved this ished our turn with hosting church. Since we don’t have adequate space in our home to hold the 120 people who usually come to church, we took our turn at the school house. During summer vacation, those of us who can’t practically have church in our homes take turns cleaning the school house and getting it ready for services.

We debated whether we wanted to serve a traditional Amish after-church meal of peanut butter or cheese sandwiches, or a full-course meal. In our community it is done either way. Sandwiches looked so easy to prepare, yet I enjoy planning and preparing menus

and tasty.

The salad I chose to make was similar to what my parents had at their wedding. We layered coleslaw on the bottom and topped it with tossed salad. It looked very attractive on the large trays that I had borrowed from Mom. Dessert consisted of chocolate fudge cake, pumpkin crunch, dump cake, and ice cream. Coffee and tea were served as well. Thanks to Mom for making the coffee.

I’m not a coffee drinker, so I also shrink from the thought of making coffee

cream of mushroom soup, I actually prefer making my own soup or gravy. For church, I used a large batch of the wedding gravy that I wrote about a few weeks ago. I used that instead of cream of mushroom soup, but if you are pressed for time, you can use cream of mushroom soup.

Potluck Rice Casserole

The Amish school becomes a place of worship during the summer. for those who know exactly how it’s supposed to taste.

Others also offered to help by preparing food, which was a blessing.

Last night we had supper for the youth and several other families. After supper, anyone was welcome to join in the hymn singing, consisting of a half hour of German singing followed

in our hearts, these things are all empty. If we have the love of God within us, it will radiate into the hearts and lives of those around us. It is a daily challenge for me to walk in this love and share it unconditionally with those around me.

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by a brief devotional and 45 minutes of singing in English.

Daniel was the one who had devotions. He shared from the passage in 1 Corinthians 13 about love: Even though we may have enough faith to move mountains, reach out to the poor and do all kinds of good things, if we don’t have love

2 quarts cooked rice 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup chopped onion 1-1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 cup sour cream 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 cup grated sharp cheddar or Velveeta cheese Topping: 2 cups crushed Corn flakes 1/4 cup melted butter Saute onion in butter and add remaining ingredients.

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