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MILLEDGEVILLE

New place for Midwestern BioAg to call home Ready to be ‘part of the Milledgeville community’

By TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate TKocal@prairieadvocate.com

MILLEDGEVILLE – Midwestern BioAg broke ground July 28 on a 17,000-square-foot fertilizer blending and distribuendeavor since its founding in 1984.

Company representatives presented a program to local farmers and state and vilthem for a catered lunch and conversation.

Midwestern BioAg is the industrial park at the intersection of state Route 40 and Shannon Road since it was established 7 years ago this month; it bought all 30.3 acres.

It plans to use 10 acres and promote development of the rest, including putting in infrastructure for the other lots, and may add a future research and development center.

“There is real potential for developing the rest of this industrial park,” said Galen Wirth, village president.

“It’s been a 2-year process with Midwestern BioAg. The Village Board and I think this is one of the great ventures that we’ve tackled, along with the new Dollar General that opened a year ago this month. And it will be a real asset to the region and the community.”

Wirth, ChadwickMilledgeville schools superintendent and former teacher, said it was particularly wonderful to see a former student return to the

Midwestern BioAg groundbreaking July 28 in Milledgeville featured Ben Adolph (left), crop adviser; Leilani Zimmer-Durand, vice president of education; Gary Zimmer, president and co-founder; Galen Wirth, village president; Tony Michaels, CEO; and state Sen. Tim Bivins, R-Dixon. (PA photos/Tom Kocal) community. Ben Adolph is a Midwestern BioAg crop adviser.

“I’ve know his family since I arrived in Milledgeville. His mom served on the school board that hired me in 1990. It’s always nice to watch your kids grow from childhood to adulthood, then see what they have accomplished. He’ll do great things for Midwestern BioAg,” Wirth said.

Tony Michaels is CEO of the Blue Mounds, Wisconsin-based company.

“This is exciting for us, we’ve built since 2006, and we can now bring our products and services to the farmers that we already serve here, with the potential to help more farmers increase their yields and lower their costs,” Michaels said.

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The company has core but the Milledgeville facility will be one of its largest.

About 15 full-time workers and spring seasonal workers will be hired, Michaels said.

Adolph has been a Midwestern BioAg since March 2012, focusing on technical agronomy to soil science.

“This is a huge opportunity. There’s a lot on the line. It’s nice to be able to come back to the community where I grew up and give something back,” he said.

Adolph lives in Morrison with his wife, Lara, and two children. He is the son of Kevin and DiAnn Adolph of rural Chadwick.

Gary Zimmer is president and co-founder of Midwestern BioAg, which

began blending fertilizers in Seward 31 years ago.

He and his three partners moved company headquarters to Blue Mounds 3 years later.

“Now we’re back in Illinois. The reason is interesting. We do the least amount of business in Illinois because the land is so good,” Zimmer said. “You can get a good crop without putting a lot of effort into it.

Add a little ammonia, and you’ll get 150 bushel corn.

People were happy with that.

“Now, with the price of land, seed, and everything else, and with some farmers getting 400-bushels-an-acre corn, these same farmers realize they have to look at a different way to do fertilizer and take care of their soil.”

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SAVANNA

City gets OK to rebid wastewater treatment plant

By MICHAEL MILLER For Prairie Advocate SAVANNA —The Illinois Economic Development Association has given the city the OK to rebid the wastewater treatment plant construction, and said the process will not jeopardize a $2 million grant received for this project, Public Works Superintendent John

Lindeman told the council Wednesday.

A ground-breaking ceremony still is slated for Aug. 13.

The bids the city initially received for the plant and the piping from the lift stations to the new facility were about $3.66 million more than budgeted, so the city asked for an extension so MSA Engineering and

costs, Lindeman said.

Three bids were received for the piping; he recommended the council accept a $2,477,971 bid from Fischer Excavating.

It’s higher than the $1.85 million estimated cost, but $1.1 million lower than the next-lowest bid.

“I’d be willing to gamble that if we turned down that bid and ultimately rebid this, we’re probably going

to get a much higher price than what we bid on it,” he said.

The Economic Development Administration must sign off before the bid can Other bids could be sought again in January, with construction beginning in April or May, depending on the weather, Lindeman said, adding that engineers were

could be completed by September 2017.

Lindeman estimates the current facility won’t last 5 more years. In-house repairs cost the city a little more than $250,000 about 8 years ago, he said.

The potential loss of the $2 million grant made for “a scary couple of days,” Mayor Tony McCombie said.

Also Wednesday, the council:

• Approved the use of motor fuel tax funds to help pay for the Chicago Avenue sidewalk reconstruction project.

• Approved a resolution to appoint McCombie a delegate to the Illinois Municipal League Conference.

• Considered the use of security cameras to monitor illegal dumping on Water Tower Road.

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Midwest will be making fertilizers that mimic Mother Nature, and are more time-released and environmentally friendly, he said.

“We’ve got to get more

keep doing what we’re doing to the environment.

The Milledgeville facility is one of many that we intend

to build around the country.

We have a good consultant in the area, and we think farmers are ready to change.

That’s what we’re doing here,” Zimmer said.

State Sen. Tim Bivins, R-Dixon, attended the groundbreaking. With the state’s track record of losing business and industry, this facility is more than welcome, he said.

“It is most certainly good news. Milledgeville is in the

heart of the 45th District, and I appreciate the farm community and what they do for the economy. We look forward to Midwestern BioAg being here a long, long time. We need this

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They hope to be up and running in October, in time for fall fertilizer applications, Michaels said.

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MAPPING meeting to plan for Town Hall MOUNT CARROLL — A MAPPING meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Aug. 13 at Henry’s Double K, 834 S. Jackson St. Team members, community organizations and others will share committee updates and plans for the Town Hall meeting Sept. 12.

The MAPPING the Future of Your Community Program with the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs at Western Illinois University is being used to plan the town’s future.

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The project will be good for local businesses, too.

Selected to work on the building project are Prowant Construction, Burkholder

Nightly Grandstand Events Tuesday Pro-Bull Riding 7:00 Wednesday Home Free Vocal Group 7:00 Thursday Monster Truck Thrill Show 7:00 Friday Tractor & Truck Pull 6:30 Saturday Demolition Derby 6:30

Through a series of MAPPING sessions, citizens have developed four goals: To encourage a thriving economy where businesses are retained, nurtured and grown; to offer young residents a variety of programs to get involved in the community; to promote Mount Carroll’s festivals, events and activities; and to revitalize parks and develop recreation systems.

Call Mount Carroll City MAPPING our Future-Mount Carroll IL on Facebook for more information.

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Tuesday, August 18th Western Horse Show Carnival Kids Pedal Pull Wednesday, August 19th Exhibition Barrels Speed Events both at “Gold Star F.S. Arena” Carnival Thursday, August 20th Heavy Horse Hitch Judged Ranch Sorting in the Arena Carnival 6-4-3 Horse Hitches

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

Daily Carnival Wristbands – Tuesday through Friday 1:00-5:00 for $20.00 MEGA BANDS — Unlimited Rides when the Carnival is open every day of the Fair Week prior to the Fair at the office on the Fairgrounds $45.00 — During the week of the Fair $50.00

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Plum River cleanup to allow more public access

LEFT: Elkay employees Jen Kendall and Ryan Barker attempt to free up some debris on the Plum River Saturday. Log jams and garbage have accumulated on the river, making travel difficult, so the Carroll County Soil and Water Conservation Service organized a cleanup from near the downtown marina in Savanna to almost 10 miles upstream to Scenic Bluff Road. Savanna’s AmeriCorps team and Elkay helped out. RIGHT: An unidentified local excavator piles up logs jammed at the railroad bridge near Scenic Bluff Road. (PA photos/Lynnette Forth)

SAVANNA

First Friday returns to downtown after July break

By TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate

TKocal@prairieadvocate.com

SAVANNA — After a 1-month break, First Friday is back from 5 to 7 p.m.

Friday on Main Street.

The downtown event, held

summer months, started last year as a result of the city’s -

“Because of the Independence Day holiday, we took July off,” said Chris Lain, with Main Street In Motion.

and September. It has been a very successful event for us.”

Visitors can pick up a “Passport to Main Street,”

be entered to win the First

businesses will have special promotions, complimentary refreshments, or music

come back to Main Street,” Lain said.

“When we started it last -

there are nine places to visit

Benefits of

Massage Therapy

“Integrative Therapies to Enhance your Quality of Life”

Call to Schedule an Appointment Gift Certificates Available

203 W. Market St. Mount Carroll

(815) 244-0120 Jo Ann Hook, L.M.T.

for the passport contest, but -

space, in the Main Street at Savanna Marketplace.

Main Street In Motion

with our downtown.”

Federal Credit Union is

Street Creations. Mel Foster

and fall Main Street cleanup.

Main Street In Motion is one of four Savanna In

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Calendar of Events

Free Calendar items are for nonprofit organizations when not raising funds. When submitting information please keep it as minimal as possible – Who, What, Where, When and a contact number.

That way more items may be listed each week. Send calendar information to: prairieadvocate.com by Friday.

Every Monday

AA in Savanna

August 4 Food pantry

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

The Chadwick-Milledgeville Ministerial Association sponsors the pantry. For more information, call 815225-7682.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday at 8 August 4-8 pm, in the lower fellowship Carroll County Fair hall at The First Presbyterian VENDORS WANTED Church, 502 Third St, for the Commercial Building Savanna. at the 63rd Annual Carroll County Fair, August 4-8 in Every Tuesday Milledgeville.

Euchre in Forreston A great place to promote Every Tuesday Evening your business or service.

Euchre is played 6:30 p.m.

For more information, Forreston Fire Station, rear call Trish Bolen at 815-946entrance and parking. More 3872. information by calling 815August 5 938-2323.

Every Friday Night

Euchre at the Savanna Moose Lodge

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

Every Saturday

Morrison Farmers’ Market

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.

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 August 7 815-772-4749, visit morriFirst Friday returns! sonfarmersmarket.com, or First Friday is back from like us Facebook.

5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 7 on Main Al-Anon/Alateen Street in Savanna. Pick up a “Passport to Main Street,” Group get it stamped at all 9 of Every Monday Mount the participating businesses Carroll and be entered to win the Meets at 7:00 p.m. Mon- First Friday Grand Prize day at the Church of God, valued at over $500. Enjoy 816 S. Clay St. Mt. Carroll, complementary refreshIL. ments, entertainment, sales Every Tuesday Pearl City and promotions at participatMeets at 6:30 p.m. Tues- ing businesses. Call Chris day at St. John’s Lutheran at 815-273-0336 for more Church, 229 S. First St. Pearl information or Savanna in City, IL. Motion on Facebook.

Al-Anon helps famiResthave Grand Opening lies and friends of alcoholResthave Home, 408 ics recover from the effects Maple Ave. in Morrison, of living with the problem will hold a Grand Opening drinking of a relative or of their new expansion and friend. The only requirement renovation from 4 to 7 p.m. for attendance is that there is on Friday, August 7. Food a problem of alcoholism in a will be served and the public relative or friend. is welcome to attend.

Every Thursday Shannon

Meets at 4:00 p.m. Thurs- August 7-8-9 days at the Wesley Chapel: Old-Time Threshing & Bethel United Methodist Antique Show The Stephenson County Church 217 S. Hickory St. Antique Engine Club invite Shannon, IL.

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.

August 8 Strides for Students 5K Run/Walk

The 2015 Strides for Students 5K Run/Walk, a scenic, fast course on paved roads, will be held starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, August 8 at Rockwood State Park in Morrison. Cost is $20 if registered by July 18. All proceeds benefit the Morrison Schools Foundation. Visit www.stridesforstudents.org for more information and registration.

by email at bjkruse2004@ and includes transportation yahoo.com or call 815-541- and admission. All meals will 0109. be on your own. Deadline for reservations is Monday, July August 10 27. For details, call 815-772The John Deere Story 3013 or 815-772-4558.

At 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, at Fulton’s Windmill August 13 Cultural Center, 111 10th Songwriters Night Ave. in Fulton, the Miller Hey songwriters! Put it Program will be presented on your calendars — The

by Rich Morthland, Black Crooked Roof in Lanark is Hawk College, called “He hosting Songwriters Night.

Gave the World the Steel Join other musicians and Plow: The John Deere Story. share your originals. It’s For more information, visit always a great night of www.cityoffulton.us and the music, sharing, collaborating Windmill Area Facebook and fun. If you don’t play, page or call 815-589-3925. come out to enjoy.

with storytellers, music, food and fun for all ages. The theme of the event is “Lincoln’s Life and Times” in honor of the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War. For times and details, email Alyssa Rod, FGC&PC coordinator, at alyssa.r.rod@ gmail.com or call 815-4562718.

Camera club meets

August 19

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

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, wellbalanced meal and social time. Handicap accessible.

Call 815-772-3510 for information.

August 18 River Cities Quilters Guild

River Cities Quilt Guild 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Fulton Presbyterian Church, 311 North 9th St., Fulton, Illinois at 7:00 p.m.

Open Mic Night in Mt. Carroll

New day! Now held the 3rd Wednesday of the month, the Five Minutes of Fame open mic is sponsored by the Main St. Art Guild and Market St. Commons. Venue open to all writers, performance artists, and musicians of any and all August 14 skill levels. boasting a very Survivors Offer Support welcoming and appreciative S.O.S (Survivors Offer audience! Sign up starts at 6 Support) group meeting for p.m., and performances from those who have lost a family 6:30 to 10 p.m. member or a friend held on the second Friday of every Hug somebody–with a shawl Prayer Shawl Ministry month at the Polo Senior meets the first and third Center, 6 p.m. There will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. good food and conversation at Lanark United Methodist available. For more inforChurch.

The LUMC Shawl mation please contact TerMinistry invites anyone to rie Wilder at 815-677-3443 come knit with us.

We witor Mary Landis at 815-946ness to God’s love by knit3136. ting, blessing, and giving Lanark Open Mic Night The 2nd Friday of every shawls to those in need of month, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. friendship, celebration, healOpen to the public, all musi- ing, and comfort. Knit 3, Purl cians welcome. Held at the 3 - come share God’s work Cherry Grove Church, 3 with us. Questions? Call the miles north of Lanark on the church 815-493-6300 or Jane east side of the road. Call Smith at 815-225-7329.

Duck Sweitzer for details at August 20 815-493-2434.

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 Game Time in Savanna “Game Time” is held on Masonic Hall, 1519 Chicago the 2nd Saturday of each Ave. in Savanna. month, same time, same August 11 location. Mark Your Calendar Games are provided, but Camera club meets The Freeport Area Camera you are welcome to bring one Club meetings are held on with you. No Cost Involved!

Come join the fun. Ques- the second Tuesday of the tions? Call Mary Stebbins at month at 7 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 815-273-4156.

1010 S. Park Blvd., Freeport.

August 9 “The F-Stops Here” is published monthly by the club.

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

Blood drive in Chadwick lunch will be served at 12:30 August 12 August 15-16 Be a blood donor at the p.m. For details, call Karen Savanna Lions Club Rodda at 815-273-1401.

Chadwick Lions Club Blood Singing Bird Chautauqua meetings Crofton & Deets family Drive from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m.

The Franklin Grove Creek Joins us on the 2nd Wed. reunion Thursday, Aug. 20, at the and Preservation Committee Starts at 12:30 pm. Sun- of the month for our monthly is holding its first Singing American Legion Hall, 221 day, Aug. 9, at the Lanark Lions Club meetings at Antl Bird Chautauqua on Sat- Calvert St., Chadwick. For City Park. The reunion is Hall, Savanna. For more urday and Sunday, August an appointment, visit redheld for all descendants of information contact: Brian 15-16. This new event is a crossblood.org or call 1-800George Patrick and Mary Reusch at 815-273-7757 full two-day weekend event 733-2767.

Margaret Burns Crofton, Day Trip to Springfield who arrived from Ireland in The Morrison Historical LET 1841, settling in Prairieville, Society will be taking a funJANICE OVIATT HELP YOU PLAN YOUR Lee County, and/or John filled day trip on Wednesweddings and Anna Pickel Deets, who day, August 12 to the Lincoln business meetings came from Lancaster, Penn- Museum in Springfield. In parties!!! sylvania, in the early 1850’s addition, there will be a drivVideo Gaming is Here!

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MORRISON

Resthave open house Friday MORRISON — Its $8 million remodeling project complete, Resthave Home, 408 Maple Ave., is holding an open house from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, the anniversary of the project’s groundbreaking ceremony 3 years ago.

Twenty assisted living apartments were finished in December 2013, followed by a nursing wing with 70 private rooms and baths and five Medicare rooms, completed in April. formed the old nursing home area to 17 more assisted living apartments.

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Music, sidewalk sales, flea market and more during Main Street Madness

sidewalk chalk art, and dancing for the kids.

Main Street Madness will be held the next day, and will offer live music,

Savanna from Chicago in 2013, said he believes small towns are on the rebound.

“People are coming back to this lifestyle, even if it’s just a weekend getaway.

Business people are coming back, too, with smaller, more diverse shops and good restaurants,” Lain said. “The stress level is much, much lower here.

There’s no way I would go back to it.”

Call Lain, 815-273-0336,

and more.

Lain, who moved to

on Facebook for more information.

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“Savanna In Motion

back last year after a long hiatus. It is led by Riverfront In Motion, but we’re all involved,” Lain said.

The Savanna Chamber, Savanna Rotary Club and Riverfront In Motion are

in Marquette Park on Aug. 21. There will be live music, food, vendors, spirits, a boat parade and face painting,

Beginning now through August 31, 2015, we will be accepting photo entries for the 2016 Exchange State Bank Wall Calendar.

This, our second annual calendar, can be a wonderful way to showcase your work. Come share your talents and craft by entering your photo shoots.

This years’ theme is“BARNS & BRIDGES OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS”.We are looking for photos which will highlight the many extraordinary barns and bridges located in the landscape of Northern Illinois. Use your creativity and imagination in capturing the beauty of the scenery and landscape.

Entries will be evaluated based on appeal, creative approach, technical execution and power of impact.

Winning entries will be held until publication of the calendar. If your photo is selected, you will receive an acknowledgment on the calendar, the banks’ website and potentially any press coverage.

The first person to submit an entry will receive a “special” gift.

Fourteen photos will be selected for publication in the 2016 calendar.

Ready to Enter? Please download our calendar contest guidelines and complete the consent and release agreement.

This agreement is required with each submission. Your photo can be submitted by burning the photo to a CD or flash drive and mailed to the address below or drop it off at the bank.

All Entries must be postmarked

by August 31, 2015 Deadline.

Contest rules & guidelines and consent/release agreements are available at the bank or online at www.lanarkbank.com.

SEND YOUR ENTRIES TO: Exchange State Bank Attn: Kathy Diehl 126 North Broad Street, P.O. Box 5 Lanark, IL 61046 Questions: Call Kathy at 815.493.2631 or email Kathy@lanarkbank.com

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WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR

MORRISON – Wilson Family Rides will provide midway entertainment to fairgoers at the 145th annual Whiteside County Fair, running Aug. 18-22.

The Mega Pass is back and can be purchased from Aug. 10 to Aug. 17 for $45. The price increases to $50 once the fair begins.

The Mega Pass allows unlimited rides throughout the fair.

There also will be 1-day wristband deals for $20, allowing unlimited rides

MORRISON

Wilson Family Rides will once again have rides available on the midway at the Whiteside County Fair in Morrison. (Courtesy of Todd Mickley) from 1 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday during the fair.

Visit whitesidecountyfair. org for more information about fair events.

More than 500 customers visit downtown Morrison during the Evening Farmers Market and Taste of Morrison on July 29.

Farmers Market crowd

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION

Master Naturalists and Gardeners wanted will be held at the WhiSTERLING — The Carroll-Lee-Whiteside Extension Unit is offering Master Naturalist and Master Gardener training.

The Master Naturalist training begins this fall and trains individuals about the natural communities found in Northern Illinois by local and regional natural resource instructors.

Weekly training takes place from 2 to 6 p.m. every Tuesday from Oct. 6 to Dec. 15.

Once training is completed, participants are expected to complete a volunteer service project to become a certiare required to annually conduct some level of volunteer stewardship and continuing training to maintain their The curriculum will cover topics ranging from natural history, understanding the natural world, communicating with nature, and environmental ethics and philosophy.

Course topics include natural communities ranging from prairies to wetlands, ecosystems management, geology, and volunteer service project opportunities.

Space is limited and will be based upon paid particiserve basis.

Applications to participate in the 2016 Master Gardener training program are now being accepted.

Local training classes

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also agree to volunteer 60 hours of time through their

12923 Lawrence Road in Sterling, beginning Jan. 9.

Classes will be held from 8 a.m. to noon with two classes being from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday through April 16.

Class topics include botany, soils and fertilizer, trees and shrubs, vegetables, fruits, insects, turf grass management, disease control, pesticide safety and others. The cost of the manual and training will be $175.

Interested participants need to complete an application packet and return it to the Whiteside Extension individuals with an interest in horticulture willing to participate in 60 hours of classes taught by University of Illinois Educators. They

about gardening.

For either training program, register online at web. extension.illinois.edu/clw or contact Mary Nelson at the University of Illinois Extenfor a packet. Forms can also be sent as a printable document via e-mail.

Interested participants are encouraged to contact Mary Nelson at the Whi815-632-3611 for details about program information and costs. Or contact Susan O’Connor, CarrollLee-Whiteside Unit, 807 D South Clay St. in Mount Carroll at 815-244-9444.

Space is limited and will be based upon paid particiserve basis.

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MORRISON — This year’s Evening Farmers Market and Taste of Morrison was a “huge success,” organizers say.

Corinne Bender of the Morrison Farmers’ Market Committee credited the vendors, businesses, city employees, community groups, and market committee members who gave of their time and effort for the July 29 event.

Farmer’s National Bank sponsored the evening, and “the Morrison High School basketball team members and varsity coaches were great, too. Without their help, the evening would not have been imaginable,” Bender said.

“We had 35 vendors.

Over 500 people attended.

Shelli Eng, “The Bread Lady,“ and her daughter, Erica Eng, offer a variety of fresh-baked goods.

(Courtesy of Morrison Farmers Market committee)

helped,” Bender said.

“Customers came not only from the Morrison area,

but included Prophetstown, Chadwick, and Rock Falls.”

The regular market runs from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday

through September in the lot at 204 E. Lincolnway. Go to morrisonfarmersmarket.com for more information.

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MOUNT CARROLL

Farm Bureau at a glance

Founder’s Day Walk/Run kick’s off Good Samaritan’s 45th anniversary

By Chastity Welch Carroll County Manager

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ummer and fall are busy times for agricultural tourism.

Consumers will get a reallife experience on the farm, which will create opportunities for the industry to grow, which helps the Illinois economy and agricultural community.

To further this growth, agriculture community members needs to ask ourselves: Are we doing enough to support and grow agricultural tourism? Farm Bureau members need to ask themselves: Do IFB policies cover the needs to grow agricultural tourism?

Now is the time to review the organization’s policy and provide feedback. Your Illinois Farm Bureau Policy 52, Agricultural Tourism, provides you with the information that IFB uses to guide our involvement.

We recognize that agricultural tourism serves as an important marketing strategy and also helps to educate the public about

where and how fold and farm products are grown.

We will: Recognize agricultural tourism as an economic development tool for rural areas and support public policy that encourages the growth of agricultural tourism. Encourage the development and implementation of a statewide strategic plan for agricultural tourism with industry input and support. Promote collaborative projects to raise the awareness of importance of agricultural tourism to the state’s economy and expand growth opportunities in agricultural tourism for Illinois farms including maintenance of appropriate existing databases and websites.

Get involved and educated on this issue by contacting org and review the entire policy.

Summer has come and gone. The Carroll County Fair is this week! You know

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.

Thursday to get your ad in the following week’s paper.

Wanted: Fresh dill and hot peppers. Call Rick or Chris at 815-493-2970 Wanted: Mixed breed female puppy from large breed dogs.

We are retired and can pay a modest rehoming fee. We offer

what that means: Time for school to start.

Don’t forget to come out to the fair and visit us.

I have to say for once I am thankful for summer to be over. The season I enjoy the most, I found very little time to enjoy. It is amazing how fast time has

a good home, love, training and will have her vetted regularly and altered. 815-590-8041 FS: Smith and Wesson M&P magazines, 9mm and 45acp, $15 each. Text 815-541-6778 for details Help Wanted for Fall Harvest (mid Sept-Mid Nov) – Chisel plow, grain cart, etc. Call 815-499-8161 FS: 2 year old golden comet laying hens. 815-259-2315 FS: Small square bales of grass hay. 815-259-2315 FS: Garden Produce : Red Beets, Green Beans, Cucumbers & Sweet Peppers. 815-225-7510 FS: 16in Ryobi scroll saw. 16in Craftsman dovetail jig. 12in dovetail jig. 12in Craftsman wood lathe. 815-632-9454 FS: Bowflex TC5000 with extras. $1500. Call 815-244-3969

sports, family commitments, personal commitments, and work commitments, I don’t know that I had more than a few days free. Actually, I think it boiled down to like 3 days all summer! How I survive sometimes I will never know.

MOUNT CARROLL — Walk – or run – to the Founder’s Day Walk/Run that kicks off the daylong celebration of Good Samaritan Society-Mount Carroll’s 45th anniversary.

The 1- and 2-K Walk/ Run begins at 8 a.m.

Aug. 29, rain or shine, at the Good Samaritan Center, 1006 N. Lowden Road.

The Founder’s Day celebration will feature a food tent, auxiliary bake sale, free bounce house and children’s activities, Puppets of Praise, and more. Live music will be provided by the Glad Morning Gospel Singers, QuickSilver, and My Singing Guitar.

“Proceeds from the walk/run will be used

televisions with easyto-use remotes for the of Good Samaritan in Mount Carroll,” said Anna Gray, resource development coordinator at Good Samaritan.

Registration, which begins at 7:30 a.m., costs $5 and includes a T-shirt designed by Good Samaritan Society staff member Alyssa Folk.

Prizes will be awarded 2K courses.

Strollers, wheelchairs and pets are welcome.

Refreshments for participants will be served.

Registration forms are available at Shaw’s Market and at the society.

Contact Gray at agray1@good-sam.com or 815-244-7715 for more information.

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MIT graduates three Carroll County pipe welders

Graduating Aug. 7 with pipe welding certificates from Midwest Industrial Trade School in Stockton are Nathan Holm (left), Mount Carroll; Matt Starr, Thomson; Shawna Lott, Mount Carroll; Chad Knapper, DeWitt, Iowa; Brady Nielsen, Forreston; and Kody Wilson, McHenry. All have job offers. Instructor Chad Eshleman is on the far right. The next 9-week course begins Aug. 17. (Courtesy of Angie Pebworth)

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS

By Craig Lang Prairie Advocate Sports

Family steps up for summer softball West Carroll team shows potential for 2016 NUIC competition with 6-2 mark

By TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate TKocal@prairieadvocate.com

SAVANNA — Don Mathey, West Carroll softball head coach, was glad to have Kaitlin Mathey on staff during the summer league.

“Kaiti is my 22-year-old daughter,” Mathey said. “She was a volunteer assistant to the West Carroll softball team this past year. I had surgery on July 2 at the University of Iowa Hospital, so she basically managed the team. I was there the last 2 weeks, but just kept the book and sat in the dugout.”

The West Carroll High School 6-2 in the Morrison High School Summer League played Wednesday nights at the Morrison Sports Complex. Roger Ellerbrock also assisted with the coaching duties.

Teams in the league were Morrison, Pearl City, Fulton, Bureau Valley, Sauk Valley Storm, Dixon and West Carroll.

“It was a fun summer,” Kaitlin said. “I enjoyed coaching the girls. It’s great to be able to share my love for the sport with new, upcoming athletes.”

In summer league, the girls have a chance to improve their skills without the added pressure of season ball, she said.

“This group of girls has a lot of potential, and I’m very excited to see what they can accomplish in the spring. Girls came out to improve, and our numbers were good each week, which was a good sign. They came ready to learn and better themselves; it’s refreshing to see girls with such positive

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The West Carroll High School summer softball team included (front row, from left) Anna Badtke, Brianna Kampmeier, and Bailey Durward; and (back row, from left) Emma Aljets, Sydney Long, Elizabeth Rath, Emily Suiter, Josi Anderson, Makenzie Klein, Riley Sullivan, Abbie Kosier, and Shelby Skiles. Not pictured are Alyssa Smith and Olivia Brinkmeier. (Courtesy of Don Mathey) attitudes,” Kaitlin said.

As an assistant coach for West Carroll last year, Kaitlin helped with hitting lessons.

“Although coaching is something I would love to pursue, it will have to wait some years because I start working as a nurse in Iowa City Aug. 10,” Kaitlin said. “Unfortunately, 12-hour night shifts and coaching don’t go hand-in-hand. I do hope to pursue a degree in nursing education, and if a coaching opportunity were to present itself, I would very much consider it.”

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“Pearl City is still the team to beat. We lost eight seniors from last years team. We need experience,” he said.

“I saw some potential, but we only have two players who play travel ball right now. We need a lot of mental work especially with base running. We did have pitchers throw strikes and we played pretty good defense. We hope to be competitive with everyone next season.”

He hopes all the girls on the summer team will play next spring.

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“West Carroll has a pretty hard schedule when it comes to softball,” Kampmeier said. “We have a very young team this year, with only three seniors returning, including myself. If we can keep our defense strong and get the bats going a little more, I believe we can have a competitive team for the 2016 season.”

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Leitzen said one of his team’s strengths is that the Thunder will have more depth than in the past. “But there is a learning curve with a new staff and a new system.”

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Leitzen said the teams to beat will be EPC, Forreston, Dakota, Le-Win and Galena.

Forreston Cardinals Head coach Denny Diduch and assistants Kyle Zick, Greg Burckhardt and Mike McClellan lead a 2014 season with a record of 13-1 and won the IHSA Class 1A state title.

Returning players include, Logan Rogers (RB/LB), Nick Wilson (OL/DL), Brady Bronkema (OL) and Noah Gipe (LB).

When asked who his key newcomers would be, Diduch said, “Many underclassmen have a chance to be big factors in the success of our season.” Speed and depth are a strength, too.

Diduch said area teams to beat will be Le-Win, Galena and Dakota.

South Beloit SoBos Head coach Jason Ware and assistants Sam Cady, Seth Swineheart, Milton Phillips, and Justin Staver lead the SoBos this season hoping to improve on last seasons 2-7 record. Returing players for 2015 include Ben Strasser (OL/DL), Frank Handley (FB/LB), Dillon Hagstrom (QB/ DB), Anthony Hickman (RB/DB), Antonio Hickman (RB/DB), Alex Bautista (WR/DB), Gavin Dulgar (WR/DB), Calvin Drew (LB/OL), and J’son Welch (WR/DB). Key newcomers include Colby Glacklin (OL), Sean Davidson (OL), Darius Thomas (DL), Seth Norris (LB/RB).

“Our youth and ambition will be our major strengths this season,” Ware said. “We have a lot of young players who want to reach new heights and get better. It’s a great feeling. Our greatest weakness may be our youth as well.”

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Freeport Aquin Bulldogs Head coach Troy Barr and assistants Scott Blair, Riley Asche, Ramsay Truckenmiller, George Lester, Jeff Hively and Kevin a 7-3, 7-2 record.

Key returning players include James Gustafson (RB), Josh Buisker (WR), Simon Diemer (WR), Colby Smith (DB), Garrett Kruse (OL/DL), Tom Fellers (OL/ DL), Jeffrey Guilliams (OL/DL)

Key returning players include Taylor Haag (OH), Taniya Ritenour (setter), and Morgan Smith (Libero). Key newcomers include Carly Harrelle (OH), Mady Fink (MH), Jade Grenoble (DS), and Rebecca Waite (MH).

“Our height will create some good offense and great blocking,” Grenoble said. “With a new defensive system, we will be in every game. Our weakness is just

and Mathew Martinez (OL/DL).

Key newcomers include Patrick Gustafson (WR), Drew Broge (LB), Caleb Stovall (OL/DL) and Tyler Rinehart (OL/DL).

“We have wonderful kids with a great attitude,” Barr said. “The kids have worked hard to improve quickness on both sides of the football and special teams.

“We are young and lack varsity experience in some key positions.

Size up front is a little smaller than last years group.

“Both sides of our conference are extremely strong simply by looking at who has been in at least game over the past 5-6 years,” Barr said. “On our side of the conference we will be challenged with Warren in week one. They are physical, strong, and attack the ball well. Polo and Stockton are always favorites, and this year Durand has joined our side of the conference, bringing a great deal of experience from the other side.”

Barr said he has gotten to know many kids from other teams in the area since taking over as head coach.

“There are some wonderful athletes in northwest Illinois. I am terribly excited to be on the sidelines for what I believe will be an extremely competitive and exciting year for all the area teams.”

AFC Raiders Head coach Brad Winterland leads a Raider team that returns eight starters on offense and nine on defense.

Key returners include Bryan Dewey (OL/DL), Asan Rushiti (OL/DL), Brandon Jahn (OL/ DL), James Talley (WR/OLB), Jake Hageman (HB/DB), Luke Hageman (HB/DB), David Zinke (HB/DB), Jacob Hilliker (QB), and Mike Thompson (DL). Key newcomers include Adam Hart (HB/OLB), Stephen Brooke (HB/ OLB), and David Atkinson (WR/ DB).

“We have a fairly large senior group,” Winterland said, “with many of them being 3-year varsity players. So, experience is a strength. In my opinion Polo will be the team to beat this season.”

Pecatonica Indians Head coach Eric Bergin and assistants Chad Workman, Bill Sheperd, Kyle Nolen, Scott Swanson, and Tom Jones lead this season’s Indians team after last 1-8, 1-7.

Key returning players include Peyton Elliott (WB/CB), Ben

hurts the will to believe.

“To be a champ you have to beat the best. Dakota and Eastland are proven winners. Don’t sleep on Durand to be on top, either. With a new defensive and offensive system, the girls are excited and ready to win. This group of girls like each other and that helps lead to an exciting year.”

River Ridge Lady Wildcats Head coach Corey Albrecht and assistant Meagan Miller will

Morrison’s Brooke Stralow (right) hits the ball over the net while Bureau Valley’s Carlie Bickett blocks Stralow’s hit during the semifinals of the Bureau Valley Class 2A Regional on Oct. 28, 2014, in Manlius. (Michael Krabbenhoeft/Sauk Valley Media photo) Kimes (WR/DB), Mitchell Mulcahy (QB/DB), Ryan Swanson (WB/DB), Davin Frye (FB/ DL), Nate Koch (OL/DL), Joey Scibona (OL/DL), and Justin Garrison (WB/LB). Key newcomers include Garrett Mellentine (OL/ LB), Matt Jones (FB/LB), Jake Deppe (WB/LB), Brad Parks (OL/ LB), Ian Sorg (OL/DL), Rahim Hunt (WR/DB), and Bryce Hunt (WB/DB).

Bergin said speed and athletic ability are strengths, but a lack of depth on the offensive and defensive lines are a weakness.

“Galena and Le-Win are the teams to beat,” Bergin said. “We had a good offseason and are hoping to see it carry into the regular season.”

Returning players include Demetri Offard (QB/LB), Vance McShane (RB/DB), Travis Buckwalter (OL/DL), Vaun Truckenmiller (OL/DL), Micah Stacy (OL/DL), Caleb Sellers (WB/DB), and Zeke Vandenburgh (OL/LB).

Key newcomers include Trent Gaines (RB/DB), Ben Swords (QB/LB), and Jaylen Greene (WR/DB).

“Team speed and much better program numbers are our strengths this year., but overall depth is a weakness,” Wichman said.

Wichman thinks the teams to beat this season are Rockton Hononegah, Rockford Auburn, Rockford Harlem, and Rockford Boylan.

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Freeport Pretzels Head coach Aaron Wichman and assistants Dan Blackbourn, Derek Avery, Patrick Vandenburgh, Tyson Grahn, Jake Dalton, Warren Pearson, Marty Sellers, Larry Seiple, and Broc Kundert last year with a 2-7 record in the NIC-10.

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Key returning players include Noelle Reese (MH) and Kayshe Miles (RSH/S). A key newcomer is Claire Ketelsen (MH).

Their ability to adapt to new challenging situations is a strength. “But we are a young team with not a lot of varsity experience,” Albrecht said.

The teams to beat this year?

Galena, Stockton, Eastland and Le-Win.

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Morrison Lady Mustangs Head coach Julia Deter and assistant Tammy Deter lead this season’s team after a 2014 season that saw the Lady Mustangs go 8-7 and 13-14.

Key returning players include Brooke Stralow (MH/S), Emma Sitzmore (OH/S), Autumn VanBuren (DS), and Jordan Schmidt (OH/DS). Key newcomer is Lauren Vos (MH/OH).

“Coming into the 2015 season, we are looking to have a wellrounded season,” Deter said.

“We have been working hard this summer to improve some areas that need to be strengthened, such as our serve receive and our offensive plays. Those could very well turn out to be our strengths during the season.”

Deter said the entire Trac 8 conference is competetive in volleyball, so it is hard to pick the teams to beat this year.

“Naturally, we look to Fulton, Prophetstown and Erie as they are in close proximity to us.”

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Obituaries Arlette LaVonne Bushman

MILLEDGEVILLE — Arlette LaVonne Bushman, 98, of Milledgeville, died Thursday, June 25, 2015.

LaVonne was born June 10, 1917, in Chadwick, the daughter of Allan and Verna (Hinkel) Zugschwerdt.

LaVonne attended Hitt and Wood schools, both on the outer borders of Milledgeville. She also attended Chadwick grade school and high school.

She married Leo Virgil Bushman on June 30, 1937, at the Chadwick Lutheran minister’s home. LaVonne’s sister and brother-in-law, Marian and Arnold Roberts, were their matron of honor and best man. They farmed and raised dairy cows, cattle, hogs, sheep, and crops. He preceded her in death on Sept. 3, 1980.

In her spare time, LaVonne tended a nicesized vegetable garden and geraniums. At the age of riding her Cub Cadet lawn mower during the summer, tending to the pulling of the weeds in her garden, and she opened and watched the gate while her son fed the cattle.

Survivors include one son, Ronald (Judith) Bushman of Sterling; two grandchildren, Christine Marie (Mark Sotelo) Bushman of Sterling, and Julie Ann (Rick Shippee) Bushman of Winslow; and one greatgrandchild, Sierra Nicole Bushman Sotelo of Sterling.

She also was preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters, Marian Lucille Roberts, and Alta May Zugschwerdt.

A private graveside service was held June 30, at Chadwick Cemetery. A memorial has been established.

Arrangements were completed by Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling. Visit schillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Norris ‘Cliff’ Clifford Petersen

ELIZABETH — Norris “Cliff” Clifford Petersen passed on to the eternal heavenly realm on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Midwest Medical Center in Galena. Cliff was loved and adored for his generosity of spirit, sweetness, and kindness by family, friends and acquaintances.

He made friends wherever he went, even if it was just the gas station. A tentative date for a Celebration of Life is Oct. 16.

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ELIZABETH — Viola Albrecht, 86, of Elizabeth, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, while at the Elizabeth Nursing Home in Elizabeth.

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By PAM EGGEMEIER Sauk Valley Media peggemeier@saukvalley.com

MORRISON – One of the city’s eight aldermen has moved outside his ward, creating a vacancy on the City Council.

Fourth Ward Alderman Scott Connelly has sold his house and resigned from the council, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen said. Mayor Everett Pannier received his emailed resignation Monday.

The city will review proceat the Aug. 10 council meeting, Dykhuizen said.

Connelly is an instructor

year without a balanced budget in place.

Instead of voting on a balanced budget, the House speaker once again issued his talking points for another round of show-trials. This is a continuation of the “gotcha politics” at the expense of families who need us to put differences aside and pass a balanced budget.

The right thing is usually the hardest thing to do, and this week was full of easy things.

Speaking of budgets, I wanted to share with you information. Since being I have given money back from the district allotment 2014 I returned $21,314.45 to the state and a little more than $13,000 this year, which represents 19 percent of our annual

be leading by example if we are asking everyone

tion, House Bill 4225, to reject the pay raises 2 months ago.

The Democrat majority had repeated opportunities to deny it in a timely fashion. Rather than doing the right thing, they waited until the last minute; a time when many would say it is too late.

Now, no matter what we do, the pay raise will go through for at least the next paycheck, as the Senate won’t be here to act on the House bill until next week. While it’s better late than never, the Democrat majority should have allowed a vote on HB 4225 before it got to this point.

This past week was more than just budgets. I had a very important piece of legislation signed into law

by Gov. Bruce Rauner that is important to remember.

HB 246 designates Dec. 23 of each year as Scott’s Law Day to honor public safety workers and to remind motorists to slow down and proceed with due regard to safety and As a former law enforce-

in order.

Each year we are reminded of this danger with the who were killed in the line stop, assisting a motorist or working an accident scene. Scott’s Law Day is to remind and never let us forget the public safety workers whose lives were taken by a motorist passing by.

It’s simple: Change lanes away from a stationary authorized emergency vehicle, and then proceed with caution to avoid an unforeseen accident that could occur while driving. ing a bipartisan solution implore each and every one of you to send me an email or contact me on my website with your thoughts. Thank you to those who already have.

“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing,” said Theodore Roosevelt. The right thing to do is to pass a balanced bipartisan budget, but again, we did nothing.

As always, you can reach me or Sally at repstewart@ gmail.com or 815-232my website at repbrianstewart.com or follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Google Plus.

Council inquiries Email a statement of interest and qualifications to Mayor Everett Pannier at mayor@morrisonil.org, or to City Clerk Melanie Schroeder at cityclerk@morrisonil. org to express an interest in filling the aldermanic vacancy in Morrison’s 4th Ward. Correspondence can also be sent to: City of Morrison, 200 W. Main St., Morrison, IL, 61270.

Call the mayor at 815-772-7657 with questions about the position. at the Morrison Institute of elected to the council in 2007, but was one of four members who decided not to run again in 2011.

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Filling in while Gloria takes a short break

By KEVIN WILLIAMS Editor, The Amish Cook Gloria will return next week I wanted to step in this week to give Gloria a “summer break” and, more important, to thank readers for welcoming Gloria into your homes and lives over the past year. Gloria has been sharing with us now for a full year. How did 12 months slip by so speedily? I look forward to more educational and entertaining dispatches from Flat Rock, Illinois in the future, along with Gloria’s delicious recipes.

Meanwhile, as editor, I continue my behind-thescenes work, learning, exploring and writing about the Plain People. In fact, as I write this, I’ve got a photocopy of an old article I wrote that appeared in print on Aug. 26, 1990 in The Middletown Journal.

I was a cub reporter for

the paper and had written a story about the German Baptists, a group much like, and often confused with, the Amish. In the article I quoted a German Baptist farmer who said: “Fifty years from now, our ways may be different, but our faith, I hope, will not be.”

And we are half way there.

That same sentence could be applied to the Amish. Their faith, in my eyes, is largely unchanged, but their ways have been changing slowly.

Cellphones are fairly common among the Amish and in some settlements buggies are rarely used, replaced instead with tractors and non-Amish taxis.

The arrival of the Internet has touched off a spirited debate about the future.

Yet, the Amish remain an intriguing touchstone to a simpler time. I’ve taken my almost-2-year-old daughter, Aster, to visit Amish farms and auctions and I hope I see in her an appreciation of a slower, pre-Internet era, an era she’ll never know.

By the way, Gloria’s community chooses not to use cellphones and electricity, even in business settings.

She told me they would “radically oppose” any introduction of the Internet.

It’s common for the public to hear the term “Amish”

and think of one monolithic group with the same customs, traditions and theology, but that is not the case. The Amish are a diverse collection of many churches of varying degrees of insularity.

Yet, they are all Amish. There is not one church that is “more Amish” than another.

Once again, thank you all for being such wonderful readers and keeping The Amish Cook going. You’ll hear from me from time to time. This column has been part of a personal journey and the journey continues. I’m happy you’re coming with me. And I thank Gloria and her husband Daniel for being such gifted stewards and caretakers of this column.

I want to share with everyone the most popular Amish Cook recipe in my years as editor. This one came from the late Elizabeth Coblentz, the original Amish Cook,

tened “marriage meatloaf” because an Ohio reader once said her husband liked the recipe so much that it literally saved their marriage!

time 24 years ago.

Looking back, it’s incredible how quickly it all happened in the beginning.

Beachy Amish Mennonites: This group dresses plainly, but worships in a church building, embraces cars, computers, and other technologies.

New Order Amish Fellowship: The “Electric Amish” use a horse and buggy and dress plainly, but they are different from other Amish groups by permitting limited

time on July 27, 1991 and less than a month later, the home, The Quincy HeraldWhig in Illinois, where it continues to this day.

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Marriage Meatloaf

2 pounds ground beef 3/4 cups quick oats, uncooked 2 well-beaten eggs 1/4 cup chopped onion 3/4 cup tomato juice 2 teaspoons salt 1-1/2 teaspoons pepper Sauce: 2 tablespoons ketchup 2 tablespoons mustard 2 tablespoons brown sugar Combine all meatloaf ingredients thoroughly.

Pack firmly into a loaf pan.

Mix together sauce ingredients and spread over meatloaf before baking.

Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

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electricity in the home. You or computers, but you will stoves. The Electric Amish live near Guthrie, Kentucky, Walholding, Ohio, and Oakland, Maryland.

The New Order Amish: This horse-and-buggy group has a more progressive approach to some technologies, such as phones and electricity in businesses, but the main distinction between this group and the Old Order is that they are more evangelical and mission-minded than the Old Order. New Order Amish conduct Sunday school and do mission work, such as building homes or schools in other countries.

The Old Order Amish: The largest and best known of the Amish groups, this is a traditional horse-and-buggy church, but there are wide variations in use of technology. This church tends not to participate in mission activities and generally does not embrace Sunday school.

The Swartentruber Amish: There are differences among the Swartzentrubers, with some being more conservative than others. But most Swartzentrubers resist displaying the orange safety triangle on their buggies.

Also, no motorized appliances of any kind.

The Nebraska Amish: The most conservative of all Amish groups, men wear straw hats and no suspenders.

Women do not wear bonnets, but instead, wear black kerchiefs. No motorized equipment at all and buggy tops are white, instead of traditional black. The Nebraska Amish, despite their name, are found in Pennsylvania in

Of course, there are exceptions to almost every group listed. One Amish bishop in Kansas called my list “very accurate,” but says his church is “just Amish.”

The vast majority of New and Old Order Amish hold worship services in their homes. But some Old Order churches in Somerset County, Pennsylvania and in Unity, Maine, for instance, have formal church buildings.

While the vast majority of Amish men don’t wear mustaches, in some Maine communities, mustaches are permitted. Most Old Order Mennonite men don’t wear beards, but in the small Mennonite community of Rich Hill, Missouri, beards are worn.

So, among the Amish and Mennonites, the exception really is the rule.

Morrison singer-songwriter plans to release EP by end of September FINDING

CONTINUED FROM A14

But, Fischbach says he’s songs he really likes and is preparing to release a 4-song EP, “California State of Mind,” by the end of September.

Fischbach is recording at Straightaway Productions, a studio right in his hometown.

Singing is something Alex has been doing – at least in front of people – since he was in the sixth grade.

“My mom actually forced me to do the school’s talent show,” Fischbach said. “I was really awkward on

stage, but people said I was good so it kind of just started from there.”

That road took him to “American Idol.” Even though he didn’t advance as far as he would have liked, he has no regrets about the experience.

“It gave me that taste that I needed and let me know that I need to work. I need to work hard so I can make this my dream.”

A connection he made through “American Idol” helped Fischbach line up a trip to California to meet with record executives.

“They [told me] since you don’t have any of your own stuff out right now, we just want to know who you are.

So, do that, and come back and see us.”

Fischbach seems to have soaked in that advice, and surrounded himself with musicians and collaborators he respects.

Travis Ray of Fulton, who Fischbach calls “a really great drummer,” has helped him with his percussion needs on the EP. Another friend, Simon Sosa, 21, of Sterling was hard at work producing Fiscbach’s song Thursday at the recording studio.

Rounding out his crew was Joe Gibbs, who helps with Fiscbach’s photos and videos.

A great support system has been key during his journey

Morrison First Assistant Chief Joe R. Bielema is the American Legion Department of Illinois Firefighter of the Year. Bielema received the award during the Department of Illinois Convention July 10 in Springfield. (Courtesy of Stephanie Vavra)

to make music a career.

Fischbach says that support truly begins with his parents, Elizabeth and

Tenorio; and their 2-yearold daughter, Lennon.

“When I fall, they always

pick me back up. They’ve been the ones that have been the absolutely most supportive of everything.”

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It’s Carroll County Fair Week!

Ready to serve you!

ABOVE: 4-H ice cream stand instructor Dave Thorngren shows Isaac Becker of Mount Carroll and the Thomson Sandbars 4-H Club the proper technique for serving a cup of soft-serve Saturday afternoon. More than 40 4-H’ers and parents were taught how to run the stand, which is open every day under the grandstand. RIGHT: Samantha Law of the Savanna Smiles 4-H club tries her hand at preparing that perfect ice cream swirl, under the watchful eye of Dave Thorngren. (PA photos/Tom Kocal)

Fair stays strong, thanks to business support

By TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate

Carroll County Fair schedule

TKocal@prairieadvocate.com

MILLEDGEVILLE—The 63rd annual Carroll County Fair, which kicked off Sunday and runs through Saturday, has some new features this year, thanks to a lot of community support, said Liz Hutchison, Fair Board president.

“We started this fair year debt-free, thanks to great support from the public the past few years,” Hutchison said.

“State funding was cut over $30,000. But the business community responded very generously.”

She cited Carroll County banks, which are funding Friday’s Dustin Lynch concert.

“Every one of the banks gave a donation, and all of them exceeded the funds donated last year. In fact, they doubled their donations.”

In addition, volunteers helped fund and build a new pavilion the Shannon vendor 3-Headed Monster BBQ. “Generous fair patrons helped

By TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate

TKocal@prairieadvocate.com

MILLEDGEVILLE — Today, the fourth day of the Carroll County Fair, begins with judging at 8 a.m., followed by Kids Day on the Midway from 1 to 5 p.m. A tractor parade starts at 6 p.m., followed by the Badger State Tractor Pull at 7 p.m. in the grandstand. Admission is free.

Thursday, judging begins at 9 a.m.

The Power Wheel and Bicycle Races will be held from 1 to 3 p.m, and the Ag Olympics run from 4:30 to 7 p.m. near the Dairy Show ring on the east side of the grounds. raise money for the project.

The Fair Board paid for the concrete, but the Milledgeville Men’s Club donated their time and talent for the construction and concrete work,” Hutchison said.

“Chuck Pilgrim donated his time and equipment to demolish the old pavilion. And a Milledgeville gentleman who walks his dog every day here donated

Kids’ Night on the Midway runs from 6 to 10 p.m. The Tri-County Pullers Mini Rod Competition begins at 7 p.m.; admission is free.

Judging begins at 9 a.m. Friday.

Country star Dustin Lynch will perform in front of the grandstand at 8 p.m.; reserved seating is available.

Judging begins at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. The Garden Tractor Pull will be at noon, and Pedal Tractor Pull registration starts at 12:30 p.m. in the hospitality tent, with the pull at 1 p.m..

Kids’ Day on the Midway and a bags tournament both run from 1 to 5 p.m.

The Funky Munky Wrestling show will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. by the dairy barn.

$1,000 because he loves the beautiful fairgrounds.”

Also new this year is the barn quilt contest. The 3-by-3-foot quilts will be displayed in the Commercial Building, fairgoers will vote for their favorite design and the top three will be permanently installed on fair buildings. Prizes will be $150 and $50 for third.

The Power Wheel Demo Derby begins at 7 p.m., followed by the Demolition Derby in the grandstand.

Reserved grandstand and track seating is available.

Don’t miss the Antique Tractor Display that runs through Saturday, and the cake walk, held today, Thursday and Saturday, starting at about 8 p.m.

A children’s farm sponsored by the Carroll County Farm Bureau and Carroll County 4-H will be open from noon to 7 p.m. today, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Go to carrollcountyfair.info for more information.

The Carroll County 4-H Foundation donated a six-stall sheep and hog wash rack. Members wanted to fund a project that she said.

Elkay Manufacturing also fountain, it’s on the northeast ing.

“The fairgrounds are in great

shape. The education building needs a new roof, and the main if we have another great year of public support, we can address these needs without state funds,” Hutchison said.

The fairgrounds are a a half mile east of Milledgeville on Milledgeville-Polo Road. Go to carrollcountyfair.info for more information.

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CELEBRATE THE 63RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE

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AUGUST• 2015 4•5•6•7•8

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 3:30 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Judging: Education Community Church Service (Stage/Grandstand) Judging: Antiques

8 pm Friday, August 7th

MONDAY, AUGUST 3 9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

Judging: Textiles & Fine Arts (Open & Junior Judging: Culinary O-1 only

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 8:00 a.m.

8:30 a.m.

8:30 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

6:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Judging: Farm Produce & Fruit (Open & Junior) Judging: Open Beef Judging: Junior Sheep Followed by Junior Wether Show Judging: Poultry Floriculture (Division 1 & Junior) Judging: Rabbits Judging: 4-H Livestock & Small Animal Auction (Poultry Building) Illini State Truck Pull NEW: 2Hot2Farm Tractor Class (FREE - Grandstand)

Saturday, Aug. 8th 2-5 p.m.

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Children’s Farm

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 8:00 a.m.

8:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

1-5 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

Judging: Junior Beef Judging: Open Sheep & Open Market Lamb Judging: Culinary Baking (Open & Junior) Antique & Farmer Tractor Pull KIDS’ DAY on the Midway Style Show (Green Exhibition Building) TRACTOR PARADE Badger State Tractor Pull (FREE - Grandstand)

Wed., Aug. 5 Noon-7pm • Thurs., Aug. 6 4:30-7:30pm Fri., Aug. 7 4:30-7:30pm • Sat., Aug. 8 Noon-3pm

Demolition Derby

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

1-3:00 p.m.

4:30-7 p.m.

6-10 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 9:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

8:00 p.m.

Judging: Dairy Cows (Open & Junior) Cow Classes in Milk DUSTIN LYNCH in Concert (RESERVED SEATS - Grandstand)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 8:30 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Sat., August 8 • 7 pm

Judging: Dairy Heifers (Open & Junior) Judging: Floriculture (Division II) Judging: Culinary Baking Power Wheel Races followed by the Bicycle Races AG OLYMPICS (Near Dairy Show Ring) KIDS’ NIGHT on the Midway Tri-County Pullers Mini Rod Competition— 3 Classes (FREE - Grandstand)

Judging: Pleasure Horse Show Participants enter West Gate Judging: Culinary (Baking) (Men’s Baking & Specialty Baking) Pedal Tractor Pull Registration (Hospitality Tent) Pedal Tractor Pull Power Wheel Demo Derby followed by...

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Dustin Lynch is ‘Where It’s At’ during fair Country rocker at grandstand on Friday night MILLEDGEVILLE — Country music singer Dustin Lynch, a national chart-topper out of Nashville, Tennessee, plays the Carroll County Fair grandstand at 8 p.m. Friday.

He’ll 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 follow-up 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 People are gravitating toward the single, with its upbeat lyric and insinuating groove “It just came to life when we were recording it,” Lynch said in a news release. “Musically it’s a new groove that we haven’t done before and it’s a sweet song. It says there’s no better place on the planet than with somebody you

Ag Olympics promises a zany time for all MILLEDGEVILLE — It’s a a crazy, anything Carroll County 4-H and Carroll County Farm Bureau Young Leaders are hosting Ag Olympics 2015 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday near the dairy ring at the fair.

Check-in begins at 4 p.m. Four-member teams

will play up to six zany games each.

“The games may be wet and messy, so participants are encouraged to dress for a mess,” said Leanne Rahn, Carroll County program coordinator for 4-H. Each game will be a timed event. The top three teams in each age division – 8-11; 12-14; 15-19 and 20 and older – awarded a prize.

love. It’s a great message.

That’s what I like to do with my music – hopefully impact people in a positive way.”

Lynch was named “The New Hat in Town” by Rolling Stone magazine 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 at the east of Milledgeville on the fairgrounds. Cost is $10 for reserved grandstand seats, $20 for track seating. Bring your own chairs.

Go to www.carrollcountyfair.info for more details.

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

Fair grandstand events, daily attractions MILLEDGEVILLE — Chainsaw sculptor Jim Barnes of Williamston Woodcarving Studio in Williamston, Michigan, will be creating chainsaw sculptures daily at the Carroll County Fair.

They will be auctioned Saturday evening; sculpting demonstrations and auction time will be posted at the fairgrounds.

The tractor parade hits the grandstand at 6 tonight, followed by the Badger State Tractor Pull at 7 p.m.

Admission is free, and pit passes will be available all day today.

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

Thursday.

Country singer Dustin Lynch is this year’s featured performer; his concert begins at 8 p.m. Friday.

Reserved grandstand seats cost $10, track seating tickets $20. Bring your own chairs.

A bags tournament runs from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, with team check-in at noon. Up to 32 two-person teams of 15 and older will play; the entry fee is $20 per team. There will be a 100 percent payout, with a double-elimination winners’ bracket (best of three games) and losers’ bracket

Children’s Farm returns to Carroll County Fair MILLEDGEVILLE — The ever-popular Children’s Farm returns to the Carroll County Fair, from noon to 7 p.m. today, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Thursday and Friday, and from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday.

“Children will have the opportunity to see and pet

IN BRIEF Nominations sought for Optimist event STERLING – The Optimist Club of Sterling will

the Whiteside County SherRock Falls, and the Illinois State Police departments at 7 p.m. Sept. 10 at Candlelight Inn, 2907 Locust St. Through the club’s Respect for the Law event, the club will accept nominations from law enforcement departments and the public. Go to bren10@gmail.com or call the club at 815-631-6886 to submit a nomination. The deadline is Aug. 27.

The club will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 11 upstairs at the Candlelight Inn.

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

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The Children’s Farm, sponsored by Carroll County 4-H, Carroll County Farm Bureau and Paula

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(one game).

Funky Munky Wrestlers perform from 2 to 5 p.m. at the east end of the fairgrounds. Kids’ Power Wheels Derby starts at 7 p.m.

The Demolition Derby caps off the fair at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Reserved grandstand seats cost $10.

Pit passes are available that evening only.

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4-H Federation has back-to-school service project

MILLEDGEVILLE — The Carroll County 4-H Federation is collecting school supplies and money through Monday to make

backpack bags for local schools.

A collection bin will be in the 4-H exhibit building at the Carroll County Fair and 4-H Fair through Saturday.

The Carroll County Farm

Bureau Young Leaders and Eastland Feed and Grain in Shannon teamed up in the spring to start the Carroll County Backpack Program, which provides “food insecure” children breakfast

and lunch for the weekend, Farm Bureau Director Chas Welch said.

“Between the three school districts in the county, there are over 100 children in the grades K-6

that fall into this group.”

They will continue to raise funds for the 2015-16 school year.

“We are working on a fundraiser this fall to keep the program going and be able

to assist our children who need help,” Welch said.

The bureau is at 811 S. Clay St. in Mount Carroll. Call 815-244-3001 to donate or for more information on the program.

New for 4-H exhibitors

The new six-stall sheep and hog wash rack is between the livestock exhibit buildings on the east side of the fairgrounds, and was donated by the Carroll County 4-H Foundation. (PA photo/Tom Kocal)

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

Ten themed baskets will be up for bids: Get Wet, Car

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Horse and pony judging takes place at 8:30 this morning in the 4-H Horse Arena. Rain date is Friday.

Dairy judging takes place at 8:30 a.m. Thursday in the Dairy Ring. At 4 p.m., registration for Ag Olympics starts near the dairy arena; the Olympics run from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Exhibits will be released between 7 and 8 p.m. Saturday.

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CARROLL COUNTY FAIR Scenes from the fair

LEFT: People in the Carroll County 4-H Building review the projects after judging Saturday afternoon. They will be on display through Friday, and will be taken home Saturday.

ABOVE: Compliance Signs of Chadwick installed new signs throughout the fairgrounds this year.

More barn quilts will grace the buildings next year, after this year’s Barn Quilt contest entries are installed. (PA photos/Tom Kocal)

Isabelle Lego, a member of the Lanark Clever Clovers, won Best in Class for her display, “My Herb Garden.” She grew the potted parsley in the garden of her grandma, Vicky Lartz of Lanark. (PA photo/Tom Kocal)

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Thirty-three percent of the academy’s operating budget is dependent upon contributions.

To donate, visit woodlawnartsacademy.com or mail a check to the academy at 3807 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, IL 61081. Donations are tax deductible.

This year, a legacy donation is available by giving to the newlycreated endowment fund or by participating in a matching grant to increase the gift by 25 percent.

For more information, call 815-626-4278.

The new pavilion east of the main office, home of the popular Shannon 3-Headed Monster BBQ, was a cool shelter for 4-Hers waiting for the fashion show Saturday afternoon. (PA photo/Tom Kocal)

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CHADWICK – The village and a local youth group are leading nominees in a statewide contest to showcase innovative community involvement, breakthrough economic opportunity programs, and municipal out-of-the-box thinking.

The Chadwick Super Troopers is the focus of the town’s entry, and as of 20 competitors vying for

the spotlight.

The youth group was created in 2014 by Police Chief Ryan Lambert in an effort to reduce residential crime and promote a sense of community.

The group completed many service projects, including yard cleanup, shoveling snow, painting park bathrooms, tidying up abandoned property, and trash collection throughout the community, according to the contest submission.

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PUBLIC NOTICES STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF CARROLL -IN PROBATE

ORDINANCE 2015-03 ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE OF THE LANARK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE BUDGET AND MAKING THE APPROPRIATION OF SUMS OF MONEY FOR ALL THE NECESSARY EXPENDITURES OF THE LANARK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF CARROLL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, FOR CORPORATE PURPOSES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2016.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WHEREAS, there has been prepared in tentative form a Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Lanark EDWARD F. SEDLAK, Deceased.

Fire Protection District of Carroll County, Illinois, which Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance was No. 2015 P 38 adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Lanark Fire Protection District at a special meeting on June 15, 2015; NOTICE OF PUBLICATION - CLAIMS and WHEREAS, the Secretary of said District has made the Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance Notice is given of the death of EDWARD F. SEDLAK, of

WHEREAS, public notice has been given of the availability of said Tentative Budget and Appropriation 14, 2015, to Richard F. Sedlak, 30120 Sumac Drive, Burlington, WI 53105 whose attorney is Edward J. Ordinance for inspection and of the hearing to be held thereof as required by law and all other requirements Mitchell, 110 N. Broad St., Lanark, IL 61046. having been met, a public hearing was held on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance at 7:00 p.m. on the 27th day of July, A.D. 2015; the Clerk of the Court at Carroll County Courthouse, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDINAED by the Board of Trustees of the Lanark Fire Protection District: 301 N. Main St., Mt. Carroll, IL 61053, or with the SECTION I: That the following budget, containing the estimate of cash expected to be received for all purposes representative, or both, within 6 months from the date

must be mailed or delivered to the representative and

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

this date.

ESTIMATED RECEIPTS: Cash balance on hand at beginning of year $228,216.64; Estimated amount to be

estimated $526,020.00; Receipts from State of Illinois replacement of personal property tax, estimated $4,000.00; Receipts from mobile home tax, estimated $500.00; Receipts from interest, donations, reimbursements and from

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEEN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF CARROLL - IN PROBATE

TOTAL OF ESTIMATED RECEIPTS: $858,136.64. ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES - TOTAL: $1,633,720.00.

ESTIMATED SURPLUS: $ (775,583.36).

SECTION II: That the following sums of money be, and the same are, hereby appropriated for the Corporate

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TERRY L. PALMER, Deceased NO. 2015 P 33 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-CLAIMS

1. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES: Dues and assessments in Illinois Association of Fire Protection District Total Appropriation $1,400.00, Fire $1,000.00, Ambulance $400.00, Salaries of Trustees and Treasurer and Administrative Members, year ending April 30, 2016 - Total Appropriation $6,000.00, Fire $3,000.00, Ambulance

$325,000.00, Fire $75,000.00, Ambulance $250,000.00; Supplies and printing - Total Appropriation $6,000.00, Notice is given of the death of Terry L. Palmer, of Fire $3,000.00, Ambulance $3,000.00; Legal and accounting services - Total Appropriation $24,000.00, Fire 17, 2015, to Connie Austin, 2117 Harrison Dr., Clinton, $4,000.00, Ambulance $20,000.00; Transportation Expense - Total Appropriation $10,000.00, Fire $3,000.00, IA 52732 whose attorney is Edward J. Mitchell, 110 N. Ambulance $7,000.00; Insurance on equipment - Total Appropriation $20,000.00, Fire 8,000.00, Ambulance $12,000.00; Insurance on employees - Total Appropriation $75,000.00, Fire $25,000.00, Ambulance $50,000.00; Broad Street, Lanark, IL 61046.

Training: books, supplies and equipment - Total Appropriation $40,000.00, Fire $20,000.00, Ambulance the Clerk of the Court at the Carroll County Courthouse, 301 N. Main Street, Mt. Carroll, IL, or with the 2. MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT: Repairs on equipment - Total Appropriation $23,000.00, representative, or both, within 6 months from the date Fire $15,000.00, Ambulance $8,000.00; Gasoline, oil, and grease for equipment - Total Appropriation $14,700.00, Fire $8,400.00, Ambulance $6,300.00; Oxygen and testing vehicles - Total Appropriation $1,000.00, Fire 0, Ambulance $1,000.00. must be mailed or delivered to the representative and 3. PURCHASE OF NEW EQUIPMENT: Radio equipment - Total Appropriation $16,000.00, Fire $8,000.00, Ambulance $8,000.00; Hose - Total Appropriation $6,000.00, Fire $6,000.00, Ambulance 0; Miscellaneous DATED: July 17, 2015 CONNIE AUSTIN, (Representative) Appropriation $30,000.00, Fire $15,000.00, Ambulance $15,000.00; Turn out gear - Total Appropriation BY: Edward J. Mitchell, (Attorney) $10,000.00, Fire $10,000.00, Ambulance 0; Purchase truck - Total Appropriation $600,000.00, Fire $600,000.00, Ambulance 0; Purchase ambulance - Total Appropriation $200,000.00, Fire 0, Ambulance $200,000.00.

4. BUILDING EXPENSE: Utilities - Total Appropriation $16,000.00, Fire $8,000.00, Ambulance $8,000.00; Repairs on building - Total Appropriation $60,000.00, Fire $30,000.00, Ambulance $30,000.00.

5. CONTINGENCY FUND: For contingent miscellaneous and general unforeseen expenses not included in any

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SECTION III: 2016 may be allocated by the Board of Trustees to such appropriation and in such amounts as said Board may determine within the limits of such respective appropriations.

SECTION IV: That the unexpended balance on any item or items of any appropriation made by this ordinance ordinance.

SECTION V: That should any clause, sentence, paragraph or part of this ordinance by declared by the court of competent jurisdiction to be invalidated, such decision shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid.

SECTION VI: That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect 10 days after its publication. this 27th day of July, A.D. 2015.

AYES: Walendukanis, Knutti; NAYS: none; ABSENT: none.

ss. CONNIE KNUTTI Secretary of the Board of Trustees of Lanark Fire Protection District Approved by the President of said Board of Trustees this 27th day of July, 2015. ss. RICHARD WALENDUKANIS Acting President of the Board of Trustees of Lanark Fire Protection District ATTEST: Connie Knutti, Secretary CERTIFICATION OF BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE district hereinafter named, do hereby certify that attached hereto is a true and correct copy of the Budget and We further certify that the estimate of revenues by source anticipated to be received by said taxing district, either set forth in said Ordinance as “Estimated Receipts” or attached hereto by separate document, is a true statement of said estimate. amended) and on behalf of Lanark Fire Protection District, Carroll County, Illinois.

DATED: July 27, 2015

ss. CONNIE KNUTTI ss. RICHARD WALENDUKANIS Acting President of the Board of Trustees of Lanark Fire Protection District

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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLE ES: oak commode; W&W treadle sew machine; lamp tables; cedar chest;; drop-frt. secretary; china cabinet; Duncan Phyfe drop-leaf table & 4 chairs; Johnson Bros. china-12; 1847 Rogers Bros. silverware-12; violin; rocking chaairs; glassware; Tonka Winnebago; quilts; Waterbury clock; fishing reels; wrouught iron bridge lamp; head vases; crockery; spice jars; bassinet; MANY MOR RE ITEMS; HOUSEHOLD & GARAGE ITEMS: wicker chair; wicker lam mp; alum. pickup toolbox; car-top carrier; books; Coleman lantern; fish depth finder; COINS: 1929 Stockton $5 bill; state qrtrs.; proof sets; U.S. commemoraative; Indianhead pennies; rolls uncirculated pennies & nickels, gold plate nickells, $1 silver cert.; foreign coins.

TERMS: CASH OR CHECK MUST HAVE PH HOTO I.D. TO REGISTER JIM CALHOUN, Auctioneer IL Lic. 440000333 Mt. Carroll 815-244-9660 FOR FULL LISTING & PIC CTURES www.calhounauction.com

(Doors open at 4:00 P.M.)

Mac, Snap-On and Cummings AU Specialty Toolls; Thomasville Table and two-pc. Huttch (nice); 30 Nascar 1:24 Scale Carrs; Collectible Glassware; Drop Leaf Oak Table; Collectibles of all Sorts!

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FARMLAND AUCTION

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Tuesday, August 18th, 2015 at 6:30 P.M.

3001 IL Rt. 84 — Thomson, IL For information, call: Frank Tipton — 815-590-8206 cell or e-mail ftipton@grics.net Visa—M/C—Discover Accepted. Lunch by Dusty’s 815-259-5015

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Location: The Auction Shed at 900 S. Division Ave (Rt 26), Polo, IL 61064

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Monday, August 10, 2015

3:00 pm

Lunch by Poorboys Catering Items belonging to the Susan Williams, Patricia Leopold Estate, Robert Bellini, Wolfley Estate & others. Viewing will begin sale day at 9:00 am.

Household Upright freezer; chest freezer; apt refrigerator; usual kitchenware; stemware; few fruit jars; rd tall table w/2 stools; Duncan Phyfe table & chairs; dry sink; various curio cabinets; ½ rack of Longaberger baskets; sm desk & chair; Sentry gun safe; 2 sm safes; living room chairs; loveseats; lamps; fans; pictures; Emerson flat screen TV; double bed; dressers; jewelry cabinet; costume jewelry; cedar chest; bedroom sets; bedding & linens; sewing machine; canes; records; box of books; Christmas decorations; Noma Dickensville buildings; dolls; wood doll cradle; lg collection 1/64 die cast cars; Golden Replicas of US Stamps; Philatelic Tribute to American Immigrants; patio chair; statue water fountain; Craftsman push mower; garden tools; few power tools.

Collectibles - Guns 2 - 4 stack bookcase; drop leaf table; lamp table; 3 oak st chairs; MW Co treadle sewing machine; sewing cabinet; 2 milk cans; cream can; wood window shutters; horse collar mirror w/hames; barn lantern; wood pail w/lid; sm wood coffee grinder; flat irons; sausage press; copper boiler; 2 sm wood burning stoves; replica of Crescent cook stove; some finger lamps; kerosene lamps; washboard; candle mold; wood adv box; 3 horse picture; crock butter churn, jug, bowls, 30 gal Macomb, 15 gal Western, brown crock; Seth Thomas mantle clock; cuckoo clock; stereo scope & cards; cast iron pieces; brass animals; paper wgts; 6 boxes of belt buckle collection; old books; trivets; enamelware; old kitchen utensils; wicker doll buggy w/spoke wheels; ‘50’s IH toy pickup; Ford Golden Jubilee; JD 4430; JD flare box & gear; 4 cast iron Pennsylvania RR cars; various nice vases; 3 Raleigh milk bottles plus 1 qt from Galena; knick knacks; glass figurines; Oriental tea set; Haviland china; some Noritake Shasta dishware; 3 flats Jewel Tea Autumn Leaf; 8 pieces amber Carnival glass; green Depression; blue glassware; few older school yearbooks Mt.Morris & Belvidere; Quebcor Printing 18981998. Guns - Mossberg 44, no clip; bolt action .22 rifle; Savage Anschutz bolt action .22; Remington 722 bolt action .222 mag; Remington 700 bolt action 7mm mag; Marlin 55 goose gun 12 ga, 3” mag w/clip bolt action; Remington 1903 bolt action; Iver Johnson 12 ga single shot; Revolvers - High Standard Sport King .22 LR; Smith & Wesson 44 Special; Smith & Wesson 357 mag; Colt Huntsman .22 semi auto; lots of ammo & accessories.

Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Clerks: Public Auction Service Lenny Bryson (IL#440000158) 815-946-4120 Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#440000185) Mark Ebert (IL#440000341) 815-946-2809 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 Terms - Cash, good check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards. All items must be settled for day of sale. Number system will be used, have proper ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold.

Meador Ag 11399 Maple Grove Road Lanark, IL 61046

120 Acres +/Section 1 of Rock Creek Twp. in Carroll County, IL Selling as 1 tract — NEW SURVEY AVAILABLE

110 W. Carroll Street

LANARK (815) 493 - 2323 LAKE CARROLL (815) 864 - 2390 TOLL FREE (866) 493 - 2300

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120 Acres +/- P.I. 136.2 – NO BUILDINGS Tax I.D. #’s 06-10-01-100-002 Total Taxes $2,980.10 For complete listing of sale bill, maps, soil maps, photos, tax info, terms & conditions, etc. go to www.lennybrysonauctioneer.com For Information Contact: Owner, L. Dean & Dolores Meador Lenny Bryson - Auctioneer Family Trust 900 South Division Ave. Co-Trustees, Larry Meador & Linda Johnson Ph.) 815-946-4120 Attorney, Heather McPherson, 8`15-235-4411

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EVENING AUCTION MON. EVENING, AUG. 10th - 3:00 PM (CAR SELLING AT 5:00) BRAD & ROSE PHILLIPS and JANICE LYNCH SALE HELD INSIDE CAMPBELL CENTER JUST NORTH OF JCT. 64 & 78, MT. CARROLL

CAR SELLING AT 5:00: ‘08 Impala LS, fully equipped, blk., 32,000 mi.; HOUSEHOLD: nat. gas stove; hutch; 4pc. dbl. bedroom set; table & 4 chairs; curio cabinet; elec. fireplace; qu. brass & copper pcs.; pictures; dbl. bed; 2 wingback chairs; assorted chairs; 2 wicker loveseats; jewelry; Delft; assorted glassware; bar stools; (2) Victorian arm chairs; kitchenware; military uniform; 10gal. stainless steel milkcan; MANY MORE ITEMS TERMS: CASH OR CHECK. MUST HAVE PHOTO ID TO REGISTER Jim Calhoun, Auctioneer IL Lic. 440000333 Mt. Carroll (815) 244-9660 FOR FULL LISTING & 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 1-800-686-4041. This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and e m p l o y e r. E q u a l H o u s i n g Opportunity.

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

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MORRISON: 1 bedroom apartment, 815-499-2853.

LANARK: 3 bedroom house with 2 car garage, No pets or smoking, $500/month. 815-493-6241.

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.

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Auction

After farming his entire life, Rollo has decided to slow down. He will offer the following very clean line of machinery at Public Auction located at: 5410 Shannon Rt., Milledgeville, IL 61051. Watch for Auction Signs.

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Saturday, August 15, 2015 10:30 a.m. Lunch by Poorboys Catering

Tractors, Combine, Truck C-IH MX255 Magnum FWA, 380/85Rx34 frt straddle duals, 480/80Rx46 axle mtd duals, 4 hyd, 3pt, 10 frt wgts, lg 1000 PTO, 2427 hrs, new engine (#131289); C-IH 7140, 18 sp PS w/2 reverse, 20.8x38 axle duals, TH, 3pt, 18 frt wgts, 1000 PTO, 6621 hrs (#6196); C-IH 7120, 18 sp PS w/4 reverse, 18.4x42 axle duals, TH, 3pt, 540-1000 PTO, 6216 hrs (#22865); IH 1066, Hiniker cab, WF, 18.4x38 tires, DH, 3pt (#29730); pallet IH frt wgts; IH 826 German Diesel, open station, WF, DH, 3pt, 15,000+ hrs (#8785); JD 9500 combine, bin ext, chopper, grain loss monitor, 3731 eng hrs, 2664 cyl hrs (#673087); JD 693 poly corn hd (#690764); JD 915 platform on JD running gear head mover (#F631364); 2001 IH 4900 DT466E chassis, 6 sp, air brakes, 11Rx22.5 tires, 15’ Koening grain box & hoist, new cargo doors, 159,355 miles on chassis; 1983 Chevrolet 1T, 5.7 eng, 4 sp, DMI bumper, grain box & hoist, 96,000 miles.

Machinery C-IH Ecolo-Tiger 530B disk chisel, 5 shk, w/hyd leveler (JFH0023988); C-IH 3950 disk, 25’, 7½” spacings, w/Remlinger 4 bar drag (#9205); DMI field cultivator, 3 bar spring tooth drag, hitch & rear hyd, 26½’ (#821472); DMI crumbler 27’; DMI 4100 Nh3 applicator, pull type 13 knife coulters (#601090); IH 710 plow 6-16”; Glencoe 5551 disk chisel, 11 shk stretch frame, springs, leveler; Schultz 12’ stalk chopper; harrowgator; JD 7200 Max-Emerge 2 planter, 12R30”, frt fold, finger, coulters, ins, JD 250 monitor & fold box (#G700217); IH 955 24R-15” planter, hyd drive, AFS capable, corn & bean drums; Demco 500 gal sprayer w/45’ boom; JD 400 rotary hoe 15’; JD 845 flat fold cultivator 12-30”; NH 1411 disk mower (#Y6B160126) used very little; NH 256 rake w/dolly wheel (#848331); 3 JD 714A forage wagons w/JD 1075 gears; JD 112 CW w/JD gear; C-IH 600 blower, 540 PTO; Gehl 88 hi throw blower w/recutter, 1000 PTO; Knight 350 spreader, top beater, slop gate, floor rough; Heider auger wagon, 2 compartments, lateral auger; 3 DMI 320A gravity boxes/gears, tongue ext; DMI 400A gravity box/gear, tongue ext; sm barge box/gear; GSI 1112 grain dryer, 3Ø, bath or continuous flow, dust control attachment (#97312); 2500 bu & 4000 bu wet bins; 8” fill auger w/motor; 6”x44’ cross auger; Hutchinson 8”x65’ w/7½hp 3Ø motor; Hutchinson 8”x53’ PTO auger; 8”x30’ PTO auger; 8”x34’ auger w/5hp 3Ø motor; Loyal sm single chain 18’ elevator; 3pt bale mover; Stack mover 3pt; 3pt pig carrier; Mix-Mill 5hp automatic hammermill; wood barn beams; pile corrugated metal; rack full of misc tools, hardware, etc.

Rollo & Lucille Wagenknecht Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Clerks: Public Auction Service Lenny Bryson (IL#440000158) 815-946-4120 Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#440000185) Mark Ebert (IL#440000341) 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 Terms - Cash, good check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards.

All items must be settled for day of sale. Number system will be used, have proper ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold.

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