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Part II of the Kraft story When James Kraft was voted out as a member of Shefford Cheese Company in Buffalo in August 1903, he was somewhat taken aback, partly because the distributorship had been his idea and of his organization.

His share of the operation, $65, presented a number of opportunites in a thriving market such as Chicago, where the company had sent him on business.

He hired a horse and wagon to begin a Midwest version of the one begun back in New York. He wrote to a friend telling of the purchase and that, by gosh, he’d have four horses by Christmas!

A Kraft brothers committee of three met with the owner of the wood frame creamery in Stockton in 1914. It would be remodeled into of making a consistently quality product and to give the public the best service of any company in operation.

Each of the five brothers who came from Buffalo to work for J.L. Kraft in Chicago had certain positions, but moved to other factories or departments from time to time.

As time passed, other working factories were added to Krafts’ line until, by the 1980s, there were more than 600 sites in the U.S. and Canada and 100 internationally.

Locally, some of you will recall cheese making at Milledgeville (which closed in 1985, the equipment moved to Stockton.) There

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also was work done in Argo Fay, Aledo, Chadwick, Galena and Freeport. Milk, thus, was hauled distances in tank trucks instead of in open horse drawn wagon, in which milk soured in the heat of summer and froze in Northwest Illinois’ frigid winters. As commonly occurred back in the early years of Krafts’ cheese making, farmers gave up milking in winter because the barns were not warm enough to keep Bossie comfortable.

The lack of milk, naturally, cut cheese production, so the The Kraft brothers offered to raise the price paid in winter months as incentive to farmers to try the technological advances that were drastically changing the sensitive industry. Electricity was a positive factor, as was the truck or automobile that could haul milk longer distances over mud Individual milkers at first hauled their own supply, but eventually hauling businesses were formed, some making it a full-time career. The stimulus in various ideas provided by the Kraft factory opened the way for employment, new methods, exchanges of ideas and so forth that wouldn’t otherwise have occurred.

In the beginning, 1914, there was no one to supply milk for the new cheese factory. One of the brothers, Norman Kraft, driving his area to sign farmers who milked to use Kraft as their market. Thirtysix patrons agreed. One, Nicholas

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Borsdorf, and three subsequent generatiosn were customers for nearly 75 years, into the 1980s.

Nicholas had 80 acres and milked 10 cows by hand; yield was 200 pound. Fifty years later, in 1964, a son, Eugene increased the acreage to 345 and had 38 Holsteins milked by machine.

By then yield was 1,400 to 1,500 pounds daily.

The third Borsdorf, William, upped the farm’s acreage to 440, machine milking 100 cows, each of which put out 15,000 pounds of milk annually. It is one example of how a reliable market such as Kraft is of great assistance in also improving a customer’s, a farmer’s, business.

Following the trail laid out by scout and explorer Major Long in the 1820s, state Route 5 (now U.S. Route 20) was turning to concrete because rapidly growing numbers of “autoists” were demanding it.

The state recognized the Northwest as improving roads encouraged businesses to expand. Milk haulers appreciated the graded, gravel back roads used more and more in advances in methods and new varieties of food products created

by Kraft.

Meanwhile, J.L. Kraft worked on his idea of making a “processed” cheese, not the natural cheeses that were part of the company plan. The cheese would be manmade, able to be transported long distances to arrive as fresh and flavorful as when it went from the laboratory, er, factory! Processed cheese was patented, finally, on June 6, 1916.

The solution had to do with the whey part of the milk – the watery element that is separated from the solid or curd in the making of cheese.

Velveeta was packaged in 5-pound tins for U.S. troops during World War I. After the war, the tins were replaced by 5-pound foil-wrapped cheese loaves in wooden boxes.

The Kraft cheese box became a storage receptacle in most homes across the nation. One month after Kraft began using wooden boxes, it was producing and selling some 15,000 units a day. whey was used more and more, popular feature.

During experimentation, whey was blended into certain milk solids. The result was, yes, VELVEETA. It became an instant success and has remained a bestseller since its introduction in 1928.

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in 1916, whey was a waste product and was thrown away.

A delicious cheese resulted from the question of what to do with a “waste product.” As World War I was ending, Kraft was processing all surplus cheese, packing it in 5-pound tins for the government. By 1919, several other varieties of cheeses were also packed in tins to travel easily and safely. They had an extended shelf life, and provided a growing promotional nutritive value. Soldiers coming home from military service told their wives about the tins and they began asking for the cheese on the home front. To improve the product even more,

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By 1950, increased production demanded a larger factory.

Several facilities went on line over the years just as changes periodically occurred in the longtime Kraft name. (The family had moved from Stockton to Antigo, Wisconsin, in 1923, assumedly for more privacy and space to make home “digs” of their personal choice.)

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Shannon seeks revenue for village services, places tax issue on ballot

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SHANNON – Voters in Shannon will be asked in November whether the village can raise its corporate tax

Moll is objecting to a dam that Martz has constructed, saying it causes

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Martz also addressed the board and said that he is diverting water

Other business

Bill Moll presented information about storm water drainage from his

ballot a referendum that, if passed, would allow for a tax rate increase for general corporate purposes from mean the owner of a house valued The village says it needs more revenue if it is going to maintain its Trustee Linda Stevens made the motion to approve the resolution, with a second from Trustee Butch

At the request of Trustee Trent Robinson, the village will compost grass clippings at the

The board determined that the issue is a civil matter between neighbors, and that it does not enforce or

village will have to get some fill The board also agreed to pay the real estate taxes on the nursing

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Kyle Ruter presented a petition

In response to Ellis Atherton’s question of how the village would restructure the police department if

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On motion by Trustee Mike Alvey, seconded by Meinders and approved unanimously, the board able litigation against, affecting or

Robinson, Curtis and Alvey voted in favor; Linda Stevens abstained The board also approved a prevailing wage ordinance; the annual appropriations ordinance; amending

Randall presented a June report board exited closed session and re-

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Upon returning, a motion by Trustee Mark Curtis, seconded by Wayne Gaul and approved unanimously, gave permission to Fehr Graham to write a letter on behalf of the village to Albrecht Well Drill-

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State not a surrogate for family SPRINGFIELD – My daughter tugged on my hand and said, “Come on Dad, let’s see the Butter Cow.�

So we walked over to the Dairy Building at the Illinois State Fair and gawked at 500 pounds of butter sculpted into the shape of a life-size cow. The bovine is encased in glass and refrigerated to preserve it during sweltering August Scott days.

Reeder I couldn’t help but think what a perfect illustration this is of Illinois state A life-size cow sculpted from 500 pounds of butter at the Ilgovernment. Where else but linois State Fair was a perfect illustration of state government Springfield would a shrine be – a shrine generated out of fat, Scott Reeder writes. generated out of fat?

Just about everyone – except the bureaucrats – sees fat in Illinois Our Legislature often votes on a budget within government. But little of the fat ever hours of actually seeing the document. Most folks gets trimmed. give their household spending more thought than At a time when the state is lawmakers give our state’s multi-billion-dollar paying its bills months late, when budget. our credit rating is the worst in the nation; the Land of Lincoln provides free cable TV to its prison inmates.

Yep, you read that right.

My dad and grandpa taught for more evidence of our bloated We are spending more than $2 bureaucracy. Recent state-funded million a year so rapists and murdollop of something the state just audits have found 60 percent of derers can lounge around and watch can’t provide: love. enrollees in the program do not ESPN? Absolutely unreal.

Unfortunately, the state meet income guidelines or other increasingly views itself as a sur- eligibility rules. incarceration perk a couple of years rogate for family. And it does a And yet these people were able ago, a Rock Island woman wrote me pretty lousy job at it. and said “God has hardened your If you don’t believe me, ment waste at its worst. heart� toward inmates. take a look at the appalling high A push is afoot to make the Sorry, I think inmates should school graduation rate of state temporary 67 percent income tax be treated humanely. But cable TV? foster children – 54 percent increase permanent.

No way. nationally.

How can lawmakers even My tax bill hardened my heart, Or one need look no further consider raising taxes when so not God. than the Illinois Medicaid system much waste goes unaddressed?

While the money for the cable TV comes from funds raised from inmate commissaries, the LegislaBuy One ture could divert it to pay for more Get One worthwhile endeavors.

The Legislature also is to blame for those lavish doors on the state Annuals & capitol. It spent $669,608 for a Perennials set of six on the west side of the statehouse.

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Budgets need careful deliberation and debate.

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New program contradicts shutdown claim by Quinn SPRINGFIELD – Motorists would no longer have to surrender their driver’s licenses as bail, rural residents could more easily improve their emergency response services, and permanently disabled veterans would no longer have to annually reapply for parking stickers, under new laws signed during the week.

Neighborhood Recovery still alive under new name?

Also during the week, new evidence emerged to contradict Gov. Pat Quinn’s claim that he shut down a failed and mismanaged Neighborhood Recovery Initiative (NRI).

Senate and House of Representatives leaders and Legislative Audit Commission members are pointing to a last-minute $20 million lump sum allocation buried in the state’s Labor Department budget. They are calling for an accounting of what appears to be a virtually identical rebranding version of the scandal-plagued program.

As with the original Neighborhood Recovery program, administration of the new grant program was assigned to a state agency with no experience or expertise in grant management.

The lawmakers are asking the governor to provide a full accounting of how taxpayer money is being spent for the new program that purports to offer job training to at-risk youth.

It is essentially the same description that was used for the NRI, which ended up paying teens to march in a parade with Quinn, attend yoga classes, go on museum Further investigation has shown that the NRI awarded grants to political insiders and channeled money to a day care center for a non-existent program that was supposed to help former convicts transition to life outside prison.

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Off the Air: WCCI legend Mark Schoening retires MICHAEL MILLER For The Prairie Advocate News SAVANNA – The airwaves will be missing a very familiar, resonant voice. After decades of service and dedication, WCCI radio (FM 100.3) legend Mark Schoening has retired.

Schoening started on a partback in July 1972, at the tender age of 20. He says he worked part time for a number of years thereafter, with some full-time stints in the late 1970s during times he was laid off at the railroad. “I was primarily an on-air personality, juggling commercials and news, with sports coverage as well,�

Schoening said. Schoening said his progress up the ladder to providing full-time sports and news coverage in March 1982 “just sort of evolved.�

The full-time position presented some “interesting� scheduling for Schoening, with his daily routine consisting of rising at the daunting hour of 2:15 a.m. to be on air in the 5 o’clock hour. “With time, I was able to complete all of my show preparation duties by 6:30 a.m., and stay until around noon,� though he notes at one point in the 1980s he would arrive at the station at 3:45 a.m. and not leave until 2 in the afternoon.

He attributes his obvious ambition and dedication to his status as a father. “I think anyone would say this, ... things are different once you have kids. I mean, you have a whole different mindset when there’s a mouth to feed.�

Asked how the radio business has changed, Schoening answers quickly and with one word: technology. “Technology is the bottom line,� he said. “When we started, you had the control board to your right, you queued up records, all the commercials were on tape cartridges, and you’d stack those up. I typed news on a typewriter. Now, it’s just evolved to a click of the mouse.�

Though he says he feels it’s an easier process now, he looks back to those days and says, “That was radio. You talk to anyone who’s worked in the business over the past 40 or 50 years, they’ll say, “Oh man, that was radio. You really had to be on your toes. Not that you

don’t now.�

Schoening has had a lot of time to amass some memories to take with him into retirement, and when asked about remarkable ones, he answered, “The nights we had to spend up at the transmitter when we had technical problems. There were nights when we were up there from about 6 at night until about 2-3 in the morning. There were a couple nights I just had time enough to go home and maybe take a quick shower and come back to work. That only happened a couple of times.�

There are easy and tougher elements to any job. Schoening quickly said that the best part of his job with the station was “the people I met. I met so many wonderful people over the years. ... I never dreamed I would meet the people that I did.�

He says that the toughest part was the “short turnaround. The late nights after the ball games and then back in here at 3:30 or 4 the next WCCI radio personality Mark Schoening has retired after 40 years in the business. Despite morning.� having to wake up in the early morning with little sleep for most of those years, Schoening is RETIRES CONTINUED ON A16 proud to say he never overslept. (PA photo/Michael Miller)

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ABOVE: Mia Knebel of Lanark draws a lovely sunset on the water, and a Western mountain scene complete with cowboy boots, on a sidewalk in downtown Lanark in the Chalk It Up To Summer activity during Summer Splash.

TOP RIGHT: Peyton, Maddox and Kyndall Spears figured they could shoot their water balloons farther if they teamed up! The event was hosted by the Lanark Public Library and made a real splash Aug. 12 during Lanark’s downtown Summer Splash. BOTTOM RIGHT: The Exchange State Bank Treasure Hunt yielded two quarters for Elle Pontnack. ESB’s Bev Dyson helps Elle sift through the sand during the Summer Splash in downtown Lanark.

LEFT: Girl Scout Shelby Homan creates a beautiful butterfly for Ava Parker at the Troop 5302 booth in Lanark City Park during Summer Splash. (PA photos/Tom Kocal)

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Hudson takes the reins of Thomson prison Appointment as warden a big step toward opening TOM KOCAL TKocal@prairieadvocate.com THOMSON – Hopes are becoming reality in Northwest Illinois. The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has taken an essential step in the activation of Thomson Correctional Center by hiring a warden for the new federal prison.

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Illinois, and U.S. Rep.Cheri Bustos, D-East Moline, were joined at a community leaders update meeting Monday at Thomson Prison by Charles Samuels, Jr., BOP director, Donald Hudson, the prison’s new warden, and other senior BOP staff Hudson has worked for BOP since 1990 and was most recently the warden of FCI Schuylkill in Pennsylvania. He’ll be tasked with overseeing facility renovations, hiring staff, community outreach, and supervising prison operations.

“The Bureau of Prisons is pleased to join the community of Thomson. We look forward to being a valued neighbor, employer, business partner, and member of the law enforcement community,” Samuels said.

Thomson Village President Vicky Trager said, “This is very

exciting for the Village of Thomson and the entire area. We’re happy that the warden is now here, because that means their job fairs will begin. It’s not just a step forward, it’s a leap forward for us.”

Trager welcomed the prospect her community.

“Obviously, it is needed here,” she said. “Local restaurants are closed for about half the week as it is. We’re hoping that as the workers see more local spending. It’s been

Charles Samuels Jr. (right), Bureau of Prisons director, answers the prison was built and not occupied. questions from the audience Monday after announcing the appointment of Donald Hudson (left) as warden of the Thomson Correctional Center. Panelists included (right of Hudson) of new people into our economy.

“Today’s announcement is Thomson Village President Vicky Trager, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, amazing. We’re very happy,” Trager and U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos. (PA photo/Tom Kocal) said. “It’s the best news we’ve had “In the coming months, Con- Opportunities abound in a long time, and we’re looking forward to making the Bureau of gresswoman Bustos and I hope to Lisa McCarthy, executive Prisons staff and the workers here be able to announce the next round director of the Tri County Economic of funding needed for the activa- Development Alliance (TCEDA), a part of our community.”

“For many, this has been a long, tion has been secured,” Durbin said it is working with the village slow journey and I understand the added. “The activation of Thomson and the BOP Procurement Technical frustration felt by the Thomson com- prison remains among my highest Assistance Center to host a series munity,” Durbin said. “But today’s priorities. There’s no doubt how of Thursday workshops on Aug. announcement is proof positive that important it is to the economic future 21 and 28 and Sept. 4 designed to there is steady progress being made of northern Illinois.” assist area businesses in becoming “Thomson prison is critical eligible to bid on federal contracts. in the effort to get this top-notch facility up and running as a federal not only because it will alleviate “We’re trying to get businesses prison. With Warden Hudson’s overcrowding of our nation’s prison ready, walk them through the proappointment, there will be a BOP system, but it will create over a cess, step by step, on how you go presence in Thomson on a day-to- thousand jobs locally and be an about registering,” McCarthy said. economic shot in the arm to a region “You have to be on-line to accept for members of the community to that continues to struggle with high solicitations from the government. unemployment,” Bustos said. engage.”

We’ll show you what the process

looks like, and other examples of what the government purchases to “Some businesses will sell products and services into the prison, and they are the businesses there will be many small businesses outside the prison who will not need to go throughout that process, who will be working directly with the prison employees, like restaurants, housing, grocery stores, and more.

We want to help. My view is that it’s better to get a small piece of the pie, working with your neighbors, than to get no pie at all. We’re pleased that a warden has been hired, and that Director Samuels was willing to come and answer our questions.

That means the process is moving along.

“Now, it’s up to our businesses to get busy, because if they don’t get registered, and work on getting by companies outside our region,” McCarthy warned.

The full activation of Thomson prison is expected to take 2 years at a cost of $25 million for upgrades and renovations and approximately $170 million priation bill includes an additional $58 million for the activation of the prison. That bill is moving through the appropriations process in Washington.

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To market, to market to check out the new state rules Webinar announced to address recent changes in farmers market rules Prairie Advocate staff New rules for farmers markets recently signed into law are known as “Smarter Rules for Farmers Markets.”

The law brings a number of changes, including some new regulations that took effect immediately this summer and some that will further be implemented.

To provide some clarity on these regulations for vendors and farmers market managers, a webinar has been announced in partnership with University of Illinois Extension, Illinois Stewardship Alliances, and Illinois Farmers Market Association. Participants will have an opportunity to provide feedback to these organizations about what is working and what isn’t working.

“This will be a great way for vendors and managers to understand what changes occurred and those that are still to come,” said Grant McCarty, local foods and small farms educator. “In your local information and resources when it comes to setting up farmers markets and/or becoming a vendor, but this webinar will give you additional insight into what to expect.”

The state Senate unanimously approved legislation (House Bill 5657) in May that proposed smarter, streamlined and statewide rules for

food sanitation at farmers markets.

The House also gave unanimous approval, and the bill was signed into law by Gov. Pat Quinn in June.

“This is a really important step when it comes to supporting farmers markets and community development,” said Wes King, executive director of Illinois Stewardship Alliance. “Regional planning commissions, communities and economic development organizations are consistently including local food and farmers markets in their long-term plans.

As a state, we should be doing everything we can to support the growing local food and sustainable agriculture sector, and that is exactly what this legislation does.”

The Illinois Stewardship Alliance worked with the Illinois Environmental Council, local health departments, the Illinois Department of Public Health, and the Illinois Public Health Association to develop HB5657.

The legislation includes a number of provisions aimed at supporting and sustaining farmers markets and the farmers and vendors that call them home: Product Origin and Transparency Provisions – Requires farmers market vendors who sell unprocessed produce or raw agricultural commodities to have a

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Consistent Statewide Farmers Market Rules – Creates a timeline for Illinois Department of Public H e a l t h ’s F a r m e r s Market Task Force to complete recommendations for statewide rules and regulations for farmers markets, and strengthens its authority and process for izing those rules and regulations. The task force was created by the A Statewide Sampling Program for Legislature in 2011. The farmers markets created by House Bill bill gives the task force 5657 is one of the topics of a webinar to until Dec. 15 to create its recommendations. be conducted Aug. 25 and Aug. 28.

Statewide Sampling Program small sign, label, or packing slip that states the address where their – Sampling of products is critical products were grown. If they don’t to any food business, including

those at farmers markets. HB 5657 authorizes and instructs the state health department and task force to develop a statewide sampling or entrepreneur to offer product samples at any farmers market in the as importantly, under one consistent statewide set of rules.

Cottage Food Operations – Caps at $25 the annual fee that local health departments can charge cottage food operations for registeration. An in-depth analysis of the new rules can be found at http:// www.commonground.coop.

The webinars will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, and from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28. Participants can access them from their home computer.

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Farm Bureau

By Chastity Welch Carroll County Manager

The Young Leaders had another successful week at the Carroll County Fair.

While we had hoped for more than 12 teams for the Ag Olympics, we had some very good competition.

The Young Leaders would like to thank those who sponsored the Ag Olympics and provided funding for the cash prizes. A large thank you goes to Clark Carroll Insurance Agency, First Class Insurance, Carroll Service Company, 1st Farm Credit, and Milledgeville State Bank. Thank you, again, for your support, and thank you to those teams that participated. A big thank you goes out to all the Young Leaders who were able to help and Rahn Farms for providing the supplies for the games.

As fall hits and it is time to get that farm equipment ready for the busiest time of year, farmers, remember that NAPA here in Mount Carroll has a program for

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bail bonds are no longer available.

Gov. Pat Quinn has signed legislation ending the practice of posting

drivers now may sign a citation as their guarantee they will appear in

Remember all those Farm Bureau membership benefits as you are paying your dues. We have 19 local businesses offering our members a discount. As you are getting ready for fall, remember you can get your carpets and upholstery cleaned by Perfection Carpet & Upholstery at a discount of 20 percent. Also, as you are recovering from a busy summer, Healthy Touch Massage & Salon offers 10 percent off of 1-hour massages. We also have three ladies who offer a discount off of their home-based business. You can order Origami Owl through Gina Pauley, Mary Kay through Elizabeth Brunner, and Thirty-one from Michelle thru Aug. 23 for delivery in early Barnes and get a discount.

Friday is National Eat a Peach September. Get up to 60 percent off on automotive, AG, hydraulic, one who ordered peaches from us this year. We will be selling them out; stock up now!

As you are mailing in your again next year, as we had a good dues notices, please remember that group and support from those who

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Gov. Pat Quinn recently signed into law Senate Bill 3398, which allows farmers with the smallest trucks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; pickups and dualies â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to have their vehicles

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There now will be the same exemptions from federal trucking regulations for small pickup trucks as are allowed for the largest farm trucks, while preserving their utility as a multi-use family vehicle. Farmers can receive the Covered Farm Vehicle designation through the registration process by paying a $10 fee. for large trucks with farm plates and small trucks pulling farmplated trailers,â&#x20AC;? Guebert said. tion provides a cost savings for farmers operating smaller trucks pulling farm-plated trailers. It provides them access to relief from the costs of some federal trucking regulations such as having to get a medical card, hours of service restrictions, and pre-trip and post trip inspections.â&#x20AC;?

Johnny, get your racing shoes for Shannon Homecoming event The third annual Johnny Races will begin at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, at Linn and Market streets during the Shannon Homecoming celebration.

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Water meter replacement nearly done in Savanna MICHAEL MILLER For The Prairie Advocate News SAVANNA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A nearly yearlong project to install new electronic water meters throughout the city is almost complete.

Sharon Pepin on Community Funding and Planning Services told the Savanna City Council during its meeting Aug. 12 that work should conclude by the end of the month.

Some installation and software training remains.

The projected cost of the conversion now is $587,790, with project management fees about $12,000, Pepin said. She added that the city also has about $133,000 in loan agreement was projected to be $466,632.

Public Works Suprintendent John Lindeman said there are software Thursday. The following week, Public Works employees district, with hand-held devices to read meters. Lindeman said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d prefer data be gathered for at least 6 months before any discussions about changing rates.

Committee reports

Peg Haffey told the council that the Personnel/Ordinance/Public Relations Committee she chairs had reviewed a proposed ordinance that would make it illegal to feed feral animals within city limits. It also

received information from City Attorney Phil Jensen regarding animal regulation statutes. At Mayor Tony McCombieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request, the committee elected to invite people to attend the next scheduled council meeting, Aug. 26, to discuss their concerns about the matter.

The committee also reported that it is considering rescinding the exemption of the Marquette Park district from water and sewer usage charges that has been in effect for many years. McCombie noted that as the city examines its multiple sources of water loss, it has deemed the exemption no longer is feasible or prudent. McCombie and Lee will attend a future Park District board meeting and advise them of this decision.

With the pending retirement of several key city employees, the committee is considering shifting council membership to having only one instead of two from each of the four districts. The remaining four members would be â&#x20AC;&#x153;at large.â&#x20AC;?

McCombie said it often is difHaving at-large members, he said, would ensure that the council is comprised of people who truly desire to serve rather than having to be persuaded.

Bill Robinson, chairman of the Water/Sewer/Refuse/Streets and Alleys Committee, asked the council to allow Lindeman to negotiate with a company to â&#x20AC;&#x153;microsurfaceâ&#x20AC;? some city streets. The process would

effectively repair and improve streets that have been worked on but are showing renewed signs of wear.

It would, Lindeman said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;keep your good roads good and work on getting your bad roads better.â&#x20AC;?

Microsurfacing is a protective seal coat that extends the life of a pavement. Lindeman said it is preferable to simply letting roads degrade and having to pay high prices for even more involved repairs in the future.

Robinson also asked permission to allot Lindeman up to and the engineering, based on estimates from county Highway Engineer Kevin Vandendooren. ment had requested $1,584.60 to purchase new hoses.

Finance also requested $28,510 to help pay Triumph National Bank for drawdown No. 6, for work performed by MSA Professional Services for the new wastewater treatment plant, as well as $37,653 (part of the CDAP grant) for design work for the in-system sanitary sewer component of the project.

The requests were granted.

The council also approved a request by Anne Haliotis for $2,500 for partial reimbursement of funds for demolition of a structure at 208 Van Buren St. McCombie noted that Gladys on Viaduct Road, during review of the monthly warrant.

NAMI Sauk Area presents Family-to-Family Education Program NAMI Sauk Area, formerly NAMI Sauk Valley, will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Sinnissippi Centers, 325 state Route, Dixon, to provide education and support to families struggling with a diagnosis of mental illness in a relative or friend.

Register now for the fall NAMI Family-to-Family Educational Program, a free 12-week class that meets from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Whiteside County Regional is for families of adults diagnosed with a serious mental disorder. For more information or to join the class, call instructors Lorna Engwall (815-778-3662), Mary Brokaw

(815-284-6417) or Tara Wagenknecht (815-303-9386). The class is limited to 20 students; registration is required.

The curriculum covers the types of mental disorders, brain chemistry,

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Pepin updated council members on a grant the city obtained to pay for acquiring and demolishing seven residential properties. FEMA supplies 75 percent of the grant, and the Department of Natural Resources the remaining 25 percent.

Pepin said the properties will be appraised, then the city will meet with homeowners, who will have three options â&#x20AC;&#x201C; accept or reject the appraisal, or get their own appraisal done. All demolition, cleanup and closing procedures will be paid for with grant money, and the program is voluntary.

The council voted to approve the low bid of $1,400 by Zim Appraisals of Shannon to appraise all seven properties.

Kathy Christensen addressed the council, advocating the creation of a memorial in a grassy area behind Main Street. The memorial would initially honor the recently passed Valerie Johnson, but also others who family members may want to honor. She said 14 people are organized to work on the project. The council approved Christensenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request for use of the land.

Ordinances and other business

that the police pension board have a majority of members be residents of the municipality. Also approved was an ordinance authorizing the disposal of municipal properties, including a wide variety of items from the Police and Public Works departments.

The council agreed to extend the lease agreement with Consolidated Grain and Barge Company for 5 years. McCombie added that the company pitched in $1,000 for the Festival.

An Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System agreement, which allows law enforcement agencies to assist each another while mitigating exposure to legal liability suits, also was approved.

So, too, was an intersection solicitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license for the Knights of Columbus, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 19-20, at state Routes 64 and 84.

Final comments

Council member Gary Scott Law announced the home of the month award was given to Connie and Robert Nolte of 1641 Chicago Ave. McCombie reminded everyone

Council members voted to change bidding procedures, per state statute, from a $10,000 minimum to a $20,000 minimum.

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Hundreds of motorcyclists participating in the seventh annual Proud To Wear Pink Team Underwires ride Saturday received a warm welcome to Lanark. Pink ribbons, balloons and signs were along Broad Street, leading to the Lanark Fire Station. Riders made a 100-mile trek from Rock Falls around the area. Team Underwires is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public about breast cancer and to raising funds to provide health care services for uninsured and underinsured patients. RIGHT: A pink tutu on a Harley? Anything goes when it’s for a good cause. The Lanark Fire Station was the first stop for the riders, out raising money to fight breast cancer. (PA photos/Tom Kocal)

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‘Shout!’ gets rowdy before TLP goes quiet for season SUE LANGENBERG For The Prairie Advocate News MOUNT CARROLL – An extraordinary season of talent and direction has whizzed by all too soon.

The last show, “Shout! The Mod Musical,” opened Thursday evening with a rousing rhythm, an appropriate closing production before the stage at Timber Lake Playhouse goes silent for this season.

Gone are the extravaganzas of “Joseph and theAmazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” “An Inspector Calls,” “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein,” “Rumors” and “Les Miserables.”

While the TLP campus is comparatively quiet as large casts depart, “Shout!” is anything but quiet. Five women take a nostalgic tour via London of classic ’60s songs that describe the social mania of the times.

Made for Walkin’” and “Those Were The Days (My Friend)” are some songs in the medley performed by color-coded singers Daryn Harrell (Yellow Girl), Allison Hunt (Green Girl), Caroline Murrah (Red Girl), Lexie Plath (Blue Girl) and Melissa Weyn (Orange Girl).

The off-Broadway original directed by Phillip George and choreographed by David Lowenstein ages as they navigate through life in search of answers to myriad relationship problems. Between love-sick advice and retro beats, the revue takes on a rousing rhythm. the swinging scene, since it seems to be the initial spark, the cradle of creativity with The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and the like that took us all by storm.

And about “us,” the era of the hairs and bifocals, still joking that, “If you actually remember the ’60s, you weren’t really there!” And thus, when “Shout” covers the hilarity of the sexual revolution, it gets the most laughs from the gray hairs (not for the ears of children).

For TLP, the direction of Courtney Crouse and staging of executive director James Beaudry capture the correct essence to reach these gray hairs. Often, when entire productions of yore are performed by youthful talent of today, it is difseparates the past reality from the present reality. Original performers of the musical “Hair” of the ’60s, for societal constraints that morphed into societal rebellion. Generations later, today’s already loosened performers don’t share that mindset – a subtle nuance, but vital in the details.

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You Love Me.” Green Girl Allison Hunt most correctly expresses in “Georgie Girl” and “I Couldn’t Live between weakness of passion and theme for the era.

Also, straight from the heart of confusion is Yellow Girl Daryn Harrell in “I Don’t Know What To Do” as she searches within. Red Girl Caroline Murrah pulses, “Those Were The Days (My Friend),” which initiates the crescendo where the cast and audience reminisce alike into one big celebration of joyous voices, joyous times.

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by Cindy Blanc has a familiar pulsing and steady heartbeat, much like fans of the era felt.

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Landlord requests reserved parking spaces in downtown Council worried about precedent in Mount Carroll LYNNETTE FORTH For The Prairie Advocate News MOUNT CARROLL – A request from landlord Jill Bess to have set aside or designated parking spaces for her tenants in downtown Mount Carroll was discussed at the Aug. 12 meeting of the City Council. Mount Carmeetings, followed by the regular council meeting.

Bess said she hoped that the building at her rental property, at 102 E. Market St., would be completed in October. There are plans for an open house at a later date.

“I don’t like the idea of my tenants having to go out into an ally at night to park,” Bess said.

Alderman Joe Grimm said, “I think it’s great what’s going on with that building, but I don’t think we should start that precedent” Mayor Carl Bates recommended Bess speak to Police Chief Fred Cass “and have him investigate the situation for snow removal. We will make the best decision for you and for us. Let’s see what makes sense. Instead of doing a quick yes or no answer, let’s do it right.”

Aldermen Jim Rose replied, “The parking behind the pharmacy wouldn’t be that far.”

“I think you (Bess) are doing a great job, but we need to consider if we do it for one, we do it for all,” Alderman Mike Risko said.

“I suggest we speak to the street department.”

“Let’s look at how many parking spots are currently used for apartments downtown,” Alderman Tom Charles said.

Bess agreed, and informed the council that Dave Smith and Dave Milsap have taken leadership of the project, and are doing a fantastic job. “We have the best of the best,” Bess said.

Committee reports Gravestone repair bids were reviewed during the Cemetery report. Only two bids were returned. Aldermen approved hiring Pruitt Monuments from Ridott to repair two hazardous stones at a cost of $700. There also was discussion about road repairs.

In Streets and Properties, work is continuing on equipment maintenance, with the park looking good.

Sidewalk repairs are underway at Cole Avenue and Main Street, with Cole Street to be done next. Road improvements are being made on East Street, with work also to be done on Lincoln Street.

Committee members reviewed and approved current bills. Alderman Charles provided a copy of interfund account transfers, along with their status. He also reported that the city had been contacted by a consultant that works with communities in New York that are interested in parts the city had made for the bio discs this year.

The Campbell Center revolving loan fund was discussed again, with payments of $50 being made monthly. Bates asked the council to review whether the Campbell Center is paying into TIF funds, suggesting that some of those funds could be used.

A recommendation was made to make a donation of $200 to the Mount Carroll Chamber from the bond fund for Brick Street Saturday on Aug. 30. Alderman Risko to approve $700 for stone repairs in the cemetery.

Police Chief Cass reported that the new squad car is in Lena

having equipment installed. The city has been using a loaner car from Thomson. Cass suggested reimbursing Thomson for mileage, and compensation. To date, one position has been interviewed.

Regular meeting A consultant with MSA Professional Services discussed bid openings for the sewer lining project. Three bids were received, the lowest being $114,095.75 from Hoerr Construction.

After Bates was reassured that Hoerr has completed other jobs for MSA, the council awarded it the bid, with work expected to be completed by the end of October.

Discussion and possible action to start abandoned properties at 329 West St. and 602 Miller St. prompted Bates to say, “They have been vacant for several years. We need to gather information, get appraisals and estimates to bring them up to code.”

City Clerk Julie Cuckler reported that approval is needed for a revised City of Mount Carroll Revolving Fund Recapture Strategy to be referred to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for final approval prior to the council’s adoption and implementation.

“It’s the same things, just shortened a bit, with the revision of a couple guidelines,” she said.

Samples were provided to aldermen.

Longtime resident Marsha Ivey questioned how long it typically takes for yards to be cleaned up after a notice has been sent to owners.

“It varies by complaint,” Bates said. “There is a process the city has to follow.”

Ivey also commented about the number of vehicles coming out of the cemetery late at night, wondering why it is not locked. Cass responded, “We don’t usually close it in the summer.”

“I think we should,” Bates said.

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“Maybe the aldermen should drive around town and see what’s going on like years ago,” Ivey said.

Jill Bess questioned rules about having buildings without paint, or with paint that is peeling, in the historic district. Alderman Doug Bergren noted that the city still has the incentive program for home encouraged to come into City Hall and pick up an application. The city will reimburse up to $250, with the resident supplying before-and-after photos, along with receipts for the completed work.

Aldermen Grimm reported that he had received a letter from MaryAnne Hutchinson thanking the pool staff for doing such a great job with the kids, and remarked about what a well staffed, clean pool Mount Carroll has.

Hutchinson also mentioned the pool’s fundraising efforts. The pool committee will have a golf outing fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. Friday at Oakville Country Club.

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Obituaries Gloria J. Vosecky

Gloria J. Vosecky, 65, of Marseilles, Illinois, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2014, at her home.

The funeral service was held on Tuesday, July 15, at Seals-Campbell Funeral Home, with the Rev. Carolyn Mount Emblem Cemetery in Elmhurst, Illinois.

She was born January 25, 1949, in Freeport, to Robert and Alice (Kniss) Moore. In 1979, she was married to the Rev. David Vosecky, of Pearl City, who preceded her in death in 1991. Gloria was a member of Marseilles United Methodist Church. She was employed by the LaSalle County recorder until her retirement in 2011.

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facilities.

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(Myrna) Gruhn of Lanark, sister: Janice (Robert) Noble of Rockford, sister-in-law: Dolores Gruhn of

released in February has so far

Richard L. Gruhn

Richard (Dick) L. Gruhn, 73, of Lanark passed away on Saturday, born on Feb. 18, 1941, in Clinton, Iowa, the son of John and Helen (Lindstrom) Gruhn. He was a 1959

ments, can receive service-level by ambulances, which will allow the trucks to carry supplies and

annual international men’s rubber fetish event. I believe the taxpay-

be available only on an ambulance.

Many rural communities do not have an ambulance service, but

understand exactly how state funds

district. ambulance-service provider serv-

by these expenditures for these The center has received about $2.5 million dollars in state fundthe ambulance. Previously, only 2014, 90 percent of which comes from the General Revenue Fund.

2 more on the way.

He is preceded by his parents,

Audit Commission.

and Courtney Gallentine, brother:

More information sought about events at taxpayer-funded center

Diffenderfer.

Services will be on Saturday, in death by her parents and husband.

Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or Marseilles United Methodist Church.

ties that are sexual in nature have been presented at the Center on Halsted – the 2013 Grabbys

service level.

Sign and drive Disabled veterans’ parking Permanently disabled veterans would not have to continue to reapply each year in order to have

ists who are stopped for a routine required to surrender their license

islative Audit Commission to events of a sexual nature presented

Cemetery. A memorial has been

Co-Chairmen state Sen. Jason and state Rep. Frank Mautino,

Russell-Frank Funeral Home Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at

Commission to consider and adopt a resolution to audit the Center on

Robert R. Larson III

years 2013, 2014, and 2015.

plates or placards renewed under in Illinois until 1986 and allows Illinois is one of only six states which take a driver’s license for

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determination each year.

Bills signed into law

Rural emergency services into law as the annual deadline vices in rural areas also became law.

Each year, the General Assembly

Robert R. Larson III died on

On April 16, 1961, he married Janet Diffenderfer in Lanark. Rich-

days to act on the bills. of 53. A funeral service will be held

from volleyball, dance perfor-

35 years until he retired. His hob-

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June, all measures must either be approved or vetoed by the end of

at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, cards with family, yard work and

paramedics to have better access to the equipment and supplies

in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll. A visitation will be held from

offered seem to be consistent with a community center, there are other events there that are

Richard is survived by his wife dacre, Kirt (Cathy) Gruhn, Elaine (Jeffery) Gallentine of Lanark, Francine (Robert) Smith of Mor-

2014, at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mount Carroll. A memorial fund has been established in Robert’s memory.

at my website – http://bivins.senand alternate response vehicles,

to my attention that some activi-

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Birth Announcement Correction In a birth announcement

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Preseason Football Previews: West Carroll and more Lange (TE/LB), Chance Runde (OL/DL), Austin Konzen (OL/ DL), Brett Davidson (RB/LB), Nolan Schemmel (OL/LB), Chris Strauser (OL/DL), Jack Tressel (OL/DL), Joey Quinn (QB/LB), Michael Luchterhand (OL/DL), and Cody Johnston (OL/DL).

When asked what his teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strengths would be, Breitbach replied, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our senior class is obviously our biggest strength.

We return 16 seniors, many who started as juniors, and some as sophomores. We return eight starters on offense, seven starters on defense, starting kicker, and starting punter, for a total of 17 of the 24 starters returning. These guys have experience battling for a conference title and playoff victories over the past 2 years, so that experience and leadership will be very valuable as the season and conference race progresses.

Position groups of strength are the

The questionnaires keep rolling in. This week we preview the West Carroll Thunder, Stockton Blackhawks, East Dubuque Warriors, Erie/Prophetstown Panthers, and the Freeport Pretzels, as well as the Northern Illinois Big 12 West schedules.

West Carroll Thunder

Head Coach Mike Bicksler and assistants Kyle Tutt, Jeff Holley and Matt Lietzen lead the West Carroll Thunder into the 2014 season. Last 3-6 record and look to improve with returning players Mason Van Hook (QB/LB) and Stephen Santeramo (WR/CB). Key newcomers include, Aaron Ritenour (FB/FS), Jake Miller (RB/FS), Ethan Mangler (QB/LB), Eric LaShelle (RB/LB), and Salvador Magana (WR/CB).

Coach Bicksler feels this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team strengths will be unity, work ethic, and a tough conference. As far as team weaknesses, he feels young players, depth and this years schedule will be drawbacks for his squad. Area teams to beat? Lena, EPC, Forreston and Dakota. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will be another challenging year for the squad,â&#x20AC;? Bicksler said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are going to have to win some games that they are not supposed to win.

The senior leadership this year will be a big help.â&#x20AC;?

Stockton Blackhawks

Blackhawks Head Coach Chris Thornton takes the reins again this season as he leads a Stockton team a record of 11-1, 8-0 in conference.

Top returning players include Sam VenHuizen (WR/DB), Thomas Fox (QB/LB), William Heidenreich (RB/DB), Aric Jordan (RB/DB), Cameron Upmann (OL/DL), and Trevor Leonard (OL/DL). Top newcomers include Hayden Hayes

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We will also have many questions time in some years. How quickly we mark for us.â&#x20AC;?

And, what does Coach Thornton think the keys to the Blackhawks success will be this season? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will work on getting better week after week, developing depth through experience for our juniors and sophomores. Lastly, the quicker our line can develop and learn to play together will be a big key.â&#x20AC;?

When asked who he feels the teams to beat this year are, Thornton said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Freeport Aquin and Polo.

Our expectations are to repeat as conference champions and have a good playoff run.â&#x20AC;?

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Breitbach continued, “Our conference race is tough to call this season because it seems that everyone takes a step up this year.

The usual suspects will be expected Stockton, Polo, and Freeport Aquin.

But, teams like Warren, River Ridge, AFC, and Orangeville all competed very hard last year and had quality sophomore teams. This year’s race should be as close as ever. It’s going night. The East Dubuque Warriors are looking to compete for and win our third conference championship in 6 years. That is always our number one goal each season. On top of that, we are looking to reach the playoffs for the sixth straight year (eighth total in school history), but that is not enough. We haven’t won a playoff game since 2010. sitting well with our seniors this year. They are determined to lead our team back to a deep run in the IHSA playoffs again.”

Erie/Prophetstown Panthers

The Panthers are led by Head

the 2013 season with a record of 8-3. Top returning players include -

DB). Promising newcomers include

Coach Milem commented, “We are a very young, but talented (team) and have the largest junior class we have ever had with 25 juniors.”

When asked who he thought would be the top team in the conference this year, Milem replied, “Sterling

laSalle-peru CavalierS Head Coach: James Bragg 2013 record: 1-8 (5A) August 29 – at Frankfort

September 12 – vs. Richton Park (Rich South) September 19 – vs. Morrison Peru October 3 – vs. Ottawa (Twp.)

October 24 – at Yorkville September 5 – vs. Washington September 12 – at Bloomington (H.S.)

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Freeport Pretzels

Head coach Aaron Wichman and assistants Dan Blackbourn, Seiple, Brock Kundert, Pat VanHeitz, Miles McShane and Warren Pearson lead the Pretzels this season a 1-8 record. Key returning players include Steve McShane (RB), Caleb Sellers (WR), and Vance McShane (RB). Key newcomers

September 27 – vs. Sycamore October 3 – at Sterling

September 26 – vs. Sterling October 3 – vs. Rochelle October 10 – at Ottawa (Twp.) October 17 – vs. Maple Park (Kaneland) October 24 – at Morrison

geneSeo Maple leafS Head Coach: 2013 record: 12-2 (4A) August 29 – vs. Dunlap September 5 – at Blue Island (Eisenhower) September 12 – vs. Chicago (Payton)

ottaWa (tWp.) Head Coach: Trent Swords 2013 record: 3-6 (6A)

Peru September 26 – at Rochelle October 3 – vs. Yorkville October 10 – vs. Sterling October 17 – at Ottawa (Twp.) October 24 – at DeKalb

September 5 – at Aurora (Marmion Academy) September 12 – at Kankakee (Sr.) September 19 – at Rochelle

roCHelle HubS Head Coach: Kevin Crandall 2013 record: 6-5 (4A) August 29 – at Chicago (Corliss) September 5 – vs. Aurora (East) September 12 – at Yorkville September 19 – vs. Ottawa (Twp.) October 10 – vs. DeKalb October 17 – at Sterling October 24 – at Maple Park (Kaneland) next Week:

2014 Strengths? “We have several returners that saw action last year,” Wichman said, “including many starters on both sides of the football.” And weaknesses? “We have little depth and we need to stay healthy. We also have a small varsity roster size.”

Northern Illinois Big 12 (West) Schedules Sterling golden WarriorS Head Coach: Jonathon Schlemmer 2013 record: 5-4 (5A) August 29 – at Metamora September 5 – vs. Chicago (Whitney Young)

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3 arrested on meth charges in Savanna Sheriff: Drug on the rise again in Carroll County CHRISTI WARREN For The Prairie Advocate News SAVANNA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Arrests last week at a methamphetamine lab in a Savanna trailer court are evidence of what Carroll County Sheriff Jeff Doran said is a recent comeback of the home-cooked drug.

Homeowner Kindrea Chavez, 33, is charged with aggravated participation in methamphetamine manufacturing, unlawful possession of methamphetamine manufacturing materials, methamphetamine delivery, violation of the hypodermic syringes and needles act, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Her infant daughter, who was found in the home during the Aug. 12 raid, was placed temporarily with the Department of Child and Family Services.

Also arrested were Jeffrey Schmidt, 39, of Savanna, and Travis Aude, 32, of Lanark.

Schmidt is charged with aggravated participation in methamphetamine manufacturing,

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By the numbers Number of meth-related charges filed in Carroll County in: 2010: 2 2011: 1 2012: 14 2013: 8 To date in 2014: 18

Source: Carroll County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department

unlawful possession of methamphetamine manufacturing materials, violation of the hypodermic syringes and needles act, and possession of drug Kindrea paraphernalia.

Chavez Aude is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine manufacturing materials and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Sheriff Doran says that meth has made a big comeback in his county, especially in the more rural

areas. Carroll County had a similar meth invasion in the late â&#x20AC;&#x2122;90s, Doran said, but things are a little different now.

Back then, Jeffrey Schmidt authorities were busting regular labs; now manufacturers use a â&#x20AC;&#x153;one-potâ&#x20AC;? method. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They mix all the ingredients together and just let it cook,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Travis â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is more of a Aude junk product, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easier to make.â&#x20AC;?

When the courts started to put away the dealers and the cooks caught in the late 90s, things started to clear up a little, Doran said, but now that those people are leaving prison, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re starting to cook again.

The felony drug charges are the Aude, and Schmidt.

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Dakota man sentenced for charity fraud scheme

By Prairie Advocate staff ROCKFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Dakota man has been sentenced to 56 months in federal prison for a charity fraud scheme.

Clifford A. Edwards Jr., 34, who also lived in Loves Park, was sentenced Aug. 10. He pleaded guilty May 1 to mail fraud, admitting to setting up call centers for two fake chairities, Helping Out and Smiles for Kids Foundation.

with cancer and underpriviledged children. When Edwarded pleaded guilty, he admitted to keeping all of the funds for himself or to operate the phony organizations.

Following his prison term, Edwards will have 3 years of supervised release. He also was sentenced to pay restitution of $122,468 to the victims of his scheme.

Edwards defrauded more than 3,600 people of more than $120,000 between 2010 and 2013.

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Morrison business owners want signs on U.S. 30 LYNNETTE FORTH For The Prairie Advocate News MORRISON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Leave it to bakery owners to give rise to a proposal.

Brent and Liz Fischbach, owners of Baked by Liz on Morrisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Main Street, presented their idea to the City Council on Aug. 11 for signs along U.S. Route 30 listing local businesses.

The Fischbachs told council members they had talked with local business owners, many of whom favor the idea. A drawing submitted by the couple lists participating businesses, which would purchase a spot on a sign. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The businesses we have talked to so far were very positive,â&#x20AC;? Brent Fischbach told the council. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At each intersection, we could showcase the businesses on that block. This would help our businesses on Main Street.â&#x20AC;?

City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen asked the Fischbachs to schedule a meeting with him to discuss the idea further.

The Fischbachs also said they are hoping to have an event at Baked

by Liz on Oct. 19, and wondered how long they would have to wait for approval of a street permit form.

They noted that the event date had been changed so as to events. Mayor Everett Pannier said the standard procedure would allow

for an answer in about 2 weeks.

Online meeting participation?

City Attorney Tim Zollinger has created a draft ordinance that would allow council members to participate in a meeting online rather than in person. Zollinger said the council would have to create an and also would be required to have the proper equipment.

Dykhuizen said the issue came up at a recent Planning and Zoning meeting. Aldermen were encouraged to look over the idea for discussion at a later date.

New sports and rec panel?

Jim Dubois, sports complex director for the city, submitted a summary of summer activities, noting, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have come to a screeching halt until school starts, which decreases our work load and allows for time to catch up.â&#x20AC;?

Dubois suggested forming a voluntary Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to make sure taxpayers are on board with ideas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we had an advisory board approved by the council, they could meet on a regular basis to guide my efforts,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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or more would support the commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It facilitates another layer of community involvement,â&#x20AC;? he said. the council.â&#x20AC;?

Mayor Pannier added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to utilize our sports and recreation facilities in a way the community appreciates, and wants.

I think the idea is a good one.â&#x20AC;?

Zollinger noted, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can give whatever authority the council wants them to have. We ordinance book.â&#x20AC;?

The committee likely would have 5 to 7 members. Aldermen agreed to think about the process in which they could get individuals to volunteer and respond. The formation would not take place until the beginning of 2015.

Other business Dykhuizen noted that earlier in the year he had talked about the demolition of a home on Morris Street, and that a letter from the attorney general is expected to arrive soon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forgotten about it,â&#x20AC;? Mayor Pannier added.

Police Chief Brian Melton said his department was ready for the start of school on Monday, Aug. 18, noting that parking changes are completed. Melton also noted that discussion about feral cats is

underway, along with planning for Paint The Town.

Installation of video equipment at City Hall has been completed at City Hall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The setup turned out very nice, better than I planned,â&#x20AC;?

Melton said.

Items for consideration and possible action included: a line of credit with Triumph Community Bank in the amount of $1 million for 12 months. Dykhuizen informed the council that this is to catch up with engineering services. rizing use of line of credit for reimbursement of certain engineering costs relating to the new waste water treatment plant.

Zollinger noted that, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once the line of credit is established, it can be drawn off of to pay Fehr Graham and Baxter & Woodman.

The payment will not take place until all the loan documents are completed, and also the availability of the funds is made.â&#x20AC;?

The approximate amount owed for engineering is between $800,000 and $850,000, and payments would begin by the end of November.

Shambaugh utility easement at 638 W. Lincolnway. Dykhuizen noted that the Shambaughs have been very good to work with, and the easement was approved.

on water bills that payments must be made by 3 p.m. to have service turned back on that day if it has been disconnected. The note also should include that the resident must be home as the water is being turned back on. p.m., but Public Works employees leave at 3:30. When a resident makes a payment after 3:30 p.m. and requests the water be turned back on, city employees have to be called back in. that she has been asked by a resident about the allowed speed limit for trains within the city. Police Chief Melton advised that the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s policy is 55 mph, but that there are no federal regulations that he is aware of. He added that, by law, a train can block a crossing for only 15 minutes.

- An executive session was held for 5ILCS 120/2(c)(6); The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body.

Possible action would direct the city administrator to initiate steps related to the bidding process and attorney to prepare an ordinance authorizing the sale of property. No action was taken upon re-entering regular session.

The next regular meeting of the Morrison City Council is scheduled for 7 p.m. Aug. 25 in the Whiteside County Board Room.

Minâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mississippi Memorial Walk/Run celebrates 20 years Prairie Advocate staff The 20th annual event that honors the life of Melinda Ann Wilkinson is set for Saturday,Aug. 30, in Thomson.

Minâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mississippi Memorial starts at 8 a.m. on the west end of Main Street, past the Thomson scenic country blacktop. Every mile will be marked accurately, and there will be two water stops on the course will be provided for participants.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s door prizes will include a grand prize of a weekend getaway to Galena, as well as a

2015 Junior Golf Membership to Sandburr Run, and a 1-night stay at Sandburr Run with 2 days of many more door prizes to celebrate the 20th anniversary.

Money raised dwill go toward the Melinda Ann Wilkinson Scholarship Fund, established to provide

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Parcel I: 13.8 Acres +/Parcel 2: 63.3 Acres +/â&#x20AC;&#x201D;ORâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Parcel 3: 77Acres & Buildings +/FAS: 71.33 Acres +December 1, 2014 Closing ' Open Tenancy for 2015 AUCTION CONDUCTED AT THE BUILDING SITE: 14050 Agnew Rd., Sterling, Illinois Trustee: Marlene Osterhaus Attorney: John Bean: Geneseo, Illinois For complete details of the property and auction information, please visit: www.daviddamhoff.com Auction Conducted By:

DAVID DAMHOFF AUCTIONEERING & APPRAISAL SERVICE 18661 Holly Road, Morrison, IL 61270 815-535-4470 ' Website: daviddamhoff.com Illinois Licensed Auctioneer #440-000345

REAL ESTATE SELLING AT 10:00: Lot: 2.534A. 1580 sq.ft. w/full basement. 4 bedroom, 2 story home. Newer nat. gas forced air, central air. 47x30 cement block garage w/47x17 lean-to. MOTIVATED SELLER VEHICLES SELLING AFTER REAL ESTATE: 2012 Dodge Ram 1500, flex fuel, ram box, tow package, crew cab, 1-owner, smoke-free, 2wd, 17,000mi; 92 GMC, extended cab w/topper; 92 Caprice station wagon, 350 V-8 MOWERS & GARAGE ITEMS: Cub Cadet LTX 1045, hydro, 48in. deck, 83hrs.; 4x8 titled trailer; Craftsman radial arm saw; 2T. engine lift; Maxx Air fan; air tools; impact; recip. saw; 8ft.x8ft. metal racks; Chevy alum. fly wheels-steel faced; floor & frt. jacks; new manual tire machine; Chevy wheels; assorted hand & power tools; 48-54 Chevy truck frt. axle converted to disc brakes & dropped axle ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: drop-frt. secretary; Birdseye maple dresser, vanity & rocker; Singer treadle cabinet; (2) Hershey candy machines; Pepsi clock; lighted IL Lottery sign; girls Schwinn bike; HOUSEHOLD: 3pc. wicker set; kids Flexible Flyer swing set; reclining loveseat; table w/2 leaves & 6 chairs; modern oak washstand; cedar chest; xbox 360 w/Kinect, games; new Schwinn Sting Ray bike; 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 PICTURES & FULL LISTING www.calhounauction.com