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SAVANNA

Bowen Street water main options reviewed

By MICHAEL MILLER For Prairie Advocate SAVANNA — Public Works Superintendent John Lindeman reviewed the bidding on the Bowen Street water main project at the Aug. 25 council meeting.

The project will replace the existing 8-inch water main on that street eastward with a 12-inch pipe to

city. He estimated it had needed repair nearly a dozen times in the 9 years he’d been on the job.

Alderman Christine Lee asked about the conse-

city delays?”

The city hoped to extend the water main improvement all the way to the Swiss Colony parking lot, this work was Law Excavating, whose bid came in at $322,213,20, well over the project.

Lindeman then composed an alternative bid, with the new scenario seeing the well 4 down to the substation on Bowen Street,

Lindeman said there would certainly be an increase in cost, but noted that the bigger issue would to the city at that time. He

consulted with MSA Pro-

planned on getting the project done this year.

The matter was tabled to allow Lindeman time to consult with MSA and to

at Madison Street was approved, with the condithan toward homes. There had been complaints during

He said this scenario will which will coincide with the wastewater treatment plant project next year.

This also will prevent the tto tear it up again,” Lindeman said. the main is probably the town,” which is constantly

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Ground broken on new plant State and local officials attend ceremony for wastewater facility

A request to conduct the had the lowest bid, coming in at $218,223. Lindeman

Savanna Mayor Tony McCombie (left), state Rep. Mike Smiddy, and Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (right) wear hard hats for a groundbreaking ceremony Friday for a new wastewater plant in Savanna. Also in the photo are Sheryl Sipe, Sharon Pepin, Peg Haffey, John Lindeman and Tim Schoenig, Savanna Public Works, MSA Professional Services representative Nick Wagner, Alderman Bill Robinson, Lorraine Haring and Gary Foltz of Triumph Bank, among others. (PA photo/Michael Miller)

By MICHAEL MILLER For Prairie Advocate SAVANNA – Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, D-East Moline, and state sdale, were among the groundbreaking ceremony The ceremony started at City Hall, then moved to the plant site on Oak Street.

Bustos lauded the collaboration between the various

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Sen. Dick Durbin and state Sen. Neil Anderson also attended.

Savanna Mayor Tony McCombie recognized bins, whose administration She also acknowledged the

something that is absolutely necessary.”

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down years, ... but we’re on the upswing,” Smiddy said.

Public Works Superintendent John Lindeman,

ceremony were members Services, who are doing MSA Engineering, Sharon project, and Sharon Pepin and Planning Services,

munity.”

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While conceding that there’s not a whole lot

ensuring that we’re going to have some economic progress in Savanna and Carroll County,” citing the expansion in employment at the

the city should consider their property. Mayor Tony McCombie said they do put a deposit down in case the area isn’t cleaned properly.

The council also approved a resolution and use agreement authorizing

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LANARK AND SHANNON

Bringing our national pastime to troops overseas Gloves 4 Troops collection boxes in Shannon, Lanark

Lexie Woodward, Lanark’s AmeriCorps/Peace Corps fellow.

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sends baseball gloves and baseballs to U.S. military members around the world, started during the Major League Baseball offseason in 2012.

Vance Albitz, a shortstop playing for the AAA

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LANARK – AmeriCorps members nationwide are having their Gloves 4 Troops “Opening Day,” honoring the great game of baseball, as they collect lightly used or new baseball gloves and balls, as well as thank you cards and letters, baseball books, magazines, baseball hats, shirts, and more, to send to our troops overseas.

“Our Campus AmeriCorps volunteers in Macomb at Western Illinois University, passed the idea on to me.

Gloves 4 Troops is our way of honoring our service men and women on 9-11,” said

an article about a soldier in Afghanistan who was asked a simple question: “If you could receive one thing from someone back home right now, what would it be?”

The soldier responded, “Two baseball gloves and a baseball so my buddy and I could play catch.”

Upon reading the article, Albitz created his Gloves 4 Troops foundation, and America’s pastime has been brought to American soldiers far from home ever

How it works Where: Bring your glove, ball, monetary donation, baseball memorabilia and thank you notes and cards to the Lanark Public Library, 111-A S. Broad St., in downtown Lanark. Crayons, paper, and other materials will be on hand for kids and community members to make a card, write a letter, etc., if they choose.

When: From noon to 5 p.m. today and Friday, and from noon to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. When the library is closed, the donation box will be moved to the lobby of City Hall. since. In 3 years, Gloves 4 Troops has sent more than 3,100 baseball gloves and baseballs overseas to more than 20 countries.

Albitz is now a minor league baseball coach for the Memphis Redbirds in the St. Louis Cardinals organization.

“Our program is combined with the Shannon Blue Mass on Thursday, and collection boxes will be at the Eastland Elementary School in Shannon and the Lanark Public Library until Friday, Sept. 11. It’s a way of

giving back, and it’s a great idea,” Woodward said.

The annual Blue Mass will be celebrated at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, beginning with the procession from St. Wendelin Parish, 18 Linn S.Hickory St. “On 9-11, I’ll be at the library, making cards, assisting people with their donations and answering questions. I’ll have sample letters, too. The concept is beautifully simple.

I’m excited to deliver the

Gloves 4 Troops collects lightly used or new baseball gloves and balls for our service men and women overseas. (Courtesy of Gloves 4 Troops) equipment we collect to many items are handed over to the organization,” she said.

Contact Woodward at lexielanark@gmail.

com or 815-990-0754, visit Lanark’s Facebook gloves4troops.com and search how-to-help for more information.

PEARL CITY SCHOOLS

Visitors give young PC musicians a special treat

Shana Youtzy (right) tries her hand at conducting.

PEARL CITY – Students

Allison Brouhard and Barb Visel at Pearl City School received a special musical treat Aug. 25.

Brouhard’s aunt and uncle, Maria and Ken Best, visited the classes and shared their

musical talents. Residents of Lisbon, Portugal, the Bests are visiting family in Freeport.

Ken plays the French horn with the Lisbon Symphony Orchestra.

Maria plays the flute and teaches music lessons. They gave a demonstration of their

instruments, talked about the symphony and conducting an orchestra, and played some rhythm games with the students.

Brouhard said that to hear from professional musicians was perfect timing for the opportunity to join band this year.

Ken and Maria Best play for Pearl City School fifth-graders on Aug. 25. The Bests are related to one of the fifth-grade teachers, Allison Brouhard. (Courtesy of Chris Wallace)

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LANARK

Second time’s a charm for AmeriCorps member

By KATHLEEN WEBER For Prairie Advocate

“I wanted to serve in a more rural community. I

LANARK — Lexie Woodward was determined.

The Oregon state native was serving a 2-year Peace Corps stint in Nicaragua in 2012 when she and a fellow volunteer decided to apply for the Western Illinois University Peace Corps Fellows/AmeriCorps Program.

Completing the PCF 2-year internship program following her Peace Corps service would mean

too. My skills were matched with my interests.

This is where I ended up, and I love it,” Woodward said.

Lanark Mayor John Huggins and the PCF Steering Committee, comprised of community volunteers, gathered Sept.

1 at Lanark City Hall for the orientation of Woodward, Lanark’s new AC

graduate degree and professional experience, all while helping an underserved community in the United States.

She wasn’t selected at applied to the program a year later. This time she was more excited.

Of the many colleges and universities that host a Fellows program, Woodward most liked the program through Western Illinois University. But ending up in Lanark for her internship seemed a personal fit.

Manager of the PCF program, Karen MauldenCurtis, presented an overview of requirements and expectations, while emphasizing community service. She focused on the importance of the group’s input for Lexie’s work and their support during her service.

Curtis further emphasized that the U.S. Department of Agriculture really wanted to

to Lanark.

“We will have Lexie MAPPING goals, increasing volunteerism, and she’ll

(From left, clockwise) Karen Maulden-Curtis provides an overview of the expectations and program requirements Sept. 1 at the AmeriCorps orientation for Lexie Woodward, to Lee Reese, Cornucopia committee; Ken Weaver, alderman; Rosemary Flikkema, Chamber of Commerce; Lara Tallman, Mayor John Huggins, and Ken Viglietta, city council; and Eastland Superintendent Dr. Mark Hansen. (PA photo/Kathleen Weber) AmeriCorps Program is way, “ Woodward said. service period. Comfunded through AmeriCorps “I am going to try to on,” said Huggins. and the Illinois Institute of incorporate adoption and of study, her service in And she’s already dug in Rural Affairs and USDA. spay and neuter programs.

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MOUNT CARROLL | BRICK STREET SATURDAY

Something for everyone at Brick Street Saturday

Mount Carroll Brick Street Saturday was a hot day. Shoppers visited the Farmers and Artisans Market in the morning, ate at several food vendors and downtown restaurants, and listened to live music and entertainment in the courtyard

square. Kids played games, then cooled off with free ice cream at Triumph Community Bank. The Labor Day weekend event was sponsored by the Mount Carroll Chamber of Commerce.

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LEFT: West Carroll Middle School teacher Pat Foltz happily took his turn in the dunk tank hosted by the MAPPING committee. Hot, humid weather with a heat index of 108 degrees made the dunk tank a cool way to spend the afternoon. ABOVE: Foltz’s wife, Keta, also a West Carroll teacher, gladly took a shot at dipping her hubby into the cool water of the dunk tank. Foltz was a good sport about the ordeal, helping to raise funds in support of the Mount Carroll Town Meeting set for 2 p.m. Saturday at West Carroll Middle School. TOP RIGHT: Bruce Kort entertains shoppers who braved the humid weather to attend Mount Carroll’s annual Brick Street Saturday during Labor Day weekend. BOTTOM RIGHT: Madison Krum of Morrison gets her face painted by Andrea Murray.

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If your grain system didn’t perform at peak level last fall, let your FS Grain System Specialist take a look.

Barb Lawrence of Fulton offers samples and sales of her goodies in the courtyard. Dortster’s Fresh Roast Coffee specializes in roasted coffee in small batches.

Bob Hathaway of Shaw’s Market left the cool confines of his grocery and grills up delicious food on a hot Saturday in Mount Carroll for Brick Street Saturday.

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SAVANNA

Farm Bureau at a glance

City continues to mull having administrator

By Chastity Welch Carroll County Manager

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eptember is National Chicken Month. Here in Illinois, chickens lay more than 1.17 million eggs a year! This ranks us the 22nd highest producing state. Illinois has 2,367 chicken farms.

A female chicken that is raised for eggs is called a laying hen. Laying hens sit on the eggs for 21 days until they hatch. About 278 million laying hens produce approximately 6.1 billion eggs per year in the United States.

A common misconception in agriculture is that chickens are raised using hormones. The federal government prohibits poultry farmers from using hormones. Another popular idea is that cage-free hens are happier. But are they?

If caged, the hens do not have to worry about being attacked by other hens. They have space to spread their wings without having to have added stress.

We were fortunate enough here in Carroll County to have been able to make our voting membership quota that was set by Illinois Farm Bureau. I have been manager for 9 years. Over the course of that time, we have made our voting quota 8 out of those 9 years. Unfortu-

nately, we have not been as lucky with our total quota.

Our membership is down about 160 members from where it was in 2006.

As times change, we realize our quotas are going to be harder and harder to make. Lack of new bodies, along with new farmers, in Carroll County will present challenges for us.

The Women’s Committee hosted a meeting last week on reading labels. It invited Katie Pratt from rural Dixon, a spokesperson for the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance. Katie grew up a farm girl, married a farm boy, and they along with their two kids live on a grain and soybean farm in Lee County.

I have seen Katie speak at the Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leaders discussion meetings and she has always impressed me.

At our meeting with Katie, she spoke on what we see on the front of the labels at the grocery. We all have many, many choices out there when it comes to our food choices.

You can choose a food without an organic label or one that has one; there is the choice between GMO and non-GMO; there is the choice between all natural, etc., etc.

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By MICHAEL MILLER For Prairie Advocate SAVANNA — For the second time in a year, the Savanna City Council heard a lengthy presentation regarding the dynamics of hiring a city administrator. This time it was Morrison Mayor Everrett Pannier who detailed his experiences with the governmental form and the various ways it aided and advanced his city.

Pannier said during the council’s Aug. 25 meeting acts when he was elected 2 years ago was to not renew the city administrator’s contract. In general, he said, the issue driving that decision was poor communication between the city administrator

and city Pannier said that he felt that Savanna was in a Everrett Pannier position where it did need an administrator, going forward, and that it was key to be very careful in picking the correct one for the job.

He said that Morrison is quite happy with its current administrator, Barry Dykhuizen, whose communications skills are very strong, and who is very directed and has high credibility.

“A city administrator needs to be a professional,” Pannier said. “and needs to understand what it takes to be in a city government, ... because that person ... does lead the city, day in, day out.”

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LANARK

Learn about the city and have fun during Celebrate Lanark! on Sept. 26 at Eastland Junior/Senior High School. (Courtesy of Denise Krysiak)

Time to Celebrate Lanark!

LANARK — Celebrate Lanark!, a free fall festival, returns Saturday, Sept. 26, to Eastland Junior/Senior High School. From 4 to 7 p.m., the gym and cafeteria

Snapshot Photo Booth – last year’s hit! – authors, artists, crafts, a farmers market, Heartland’s Adopt-a-Pet event, service organizations and local businesses and entrepreneurs.

Take silly photos with family and friends, taste local chefs’ specialties, chat with friends, and amuse your kids with everything from games, crafts and clowns to giant machines and storytellers.

Explore services and products available in the Lanark area at your leisure, goodies, gifts and giveaways. Find out what is new and upcoming in the Lanark area and register for draw-

ings during this popular event.

Visit Celebrate Lanark! on Facebook, check www. website of the City of Lanark and the Lanark Chamber of Commerce, or watch Prairie Advocate for updates on events and participants.

Contact Lee Reese at leeleereese@gmail.com or Denise Krysiak at gdkrysiak@gmail.com for more information.

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A city administrator works with the budget and closely with department heads, determining priorities and helping to improve revenue in the budget. Pannier said that the Morrison adminis-

not necessarily write them.

He also has input into hiring

but Pannier said that none of that gets done without approval of the City Council.

Pannier said the process of hiring an administrator took Morrison about 6 months.

He said that often the question of, “Can we afford an administrator?” comes up.

“The real question is, ‘Can we afford not to?’” Pannier said. He said hiring an

administrator was a way of “elevating the city” and slotting someone full time to the needs of a city.

“That person can pay for themselves, time and time again.”

Other duties of the Morrison administrator include labor negotiations and overseeing the construction of the city’s new wastewater treatment plant.

Asked about the salary for such a person, Pannier said Morrison’s had a starting salary of about $70,000, with a total cost to the city of around $97,000 with

his city administrator is “worth his weight in gold,” taking the lead on many city projects including a sports complex, the sewer plant and others.

“I would not want to think that I could run the city as well as he can,” Pannier said.

“A good city administrator keeps you in the limelight, understands your citizens, understands your department head needs, works with those, uses them, and lets the department heads function as they should.”

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ABOVE: Hundreds of guests fed their desire for a piece of homemade pie while supporting the Friends of the Lanark Public Library and their efforts to build the collection and programs at the library at the Friends’ Pie on the Porch fundraiser Friday and Saturday. Marsha Roberts brings a platter full of pie to guests on the elegant Victorian porch. LEFT: After enjoying their made-from-scratch pie, Donna Eisenbise and Stan Lott from Pearl City relax in the Victorian garden of Lynn Collins’ Picket Fence Florals, host of the event. (PA photos/Tom Kocal)

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ENTERPRISE SERIES | COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS

Advice on how to give until it feels good An introduction to Morrison, Mount Carroll and Lanark Community Foundations

By TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate TKocal@prairieadvocate.com

LANARK — The Greek philosopher Aristotle said, “To give away money is an easy matter and in any man’s power. But to decide to whom to give it and how large and when, and for what purpose and how, is neither in every man’s power nor an easy matter.”

For the next 3 weeks, the Prairie Advocate will present information about three area foundations that were formed in order to help make the decision-making a bit easier. Part 1 will feature Lanark, the newest founda-

tion, established a year ago.

The Morrison Area Community Foundation, Mount Carroll Community Foundation, and Lanark Area Community Foundation are independent organizations managed by a local board of directors, or “ambassadors.”

All three foundations are Foundation of Great River Bend, a 50-year-old regional organization that serves a 17-county area in western Illinois and eastern Iowa.

Besides the Lanark, Mount Carroll and Morrison foundations, the Fulton Association for Community Enrichment and Geneseo Is For Tomorrow, make

of CFGRB, along with 12 Whatever form the charitable giving takes, experts and entrepreneurs agree that such activity can on the individual, family or company, as well as the charities and institutions they support.

Supporting rural philanthropy

Sherry Ristau, president of the Community Foundation of Great River Bend, based in Bettendorf, Iowa, said its vision for the region is that every person is encouraged to create a legacy and anyone

can be a philanthropist.

“Our vision for the Community Foundation is to be a philanthropic pacesetter, providing planned giving for donors and matching community needs to solutions for all generations,” said Ristau.

Through its network of Community Foundation of Great River Bend works to address the challenges faced by rural community foundations in the area, everything from avoiding fund fees and charges, to IRS requirements and industry compliance regulations, to simply deciding which group to donate to,

and how to do it.

Community Foundation utilizes a unique approach to assist individuals, families, businesses and organizations in meeting their charitable giving goals by supporting the causes that matter to them. CFGRB investors, attorneys and specialists to provide assistance to donors with their charitable estate planning.

“Being able to share experiences and programs with other members and having access to CFGRBs investment and legal resources provides a unique combination of services for donors,” said Floyd Roberts, presi-

dent of the LACF. “There and experienced staff, all of which our board ambassadors can access and share with donors in our community. Great River Bend has experience with all types of donors. Through the LACF, we can provide grants, scholarships and tax benecharitable causes.”

Contact the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend, 852 Middle Rd., Suite 100, Bettendorf, Iowa 52722; visit cfgrb.org, email info@cfgrb.org, or call 563-326-2840 for more information.

LACF: A statement of support for education in the community

By TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate TKocal@prairieadvocate.com

LANARK – The idea ate community foundation in Lanark stemmed from residents participating in MAPPING the Future of Your Community, a program sponsored by the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs at Western Illinois University in 2013.

The Lanark Area Community Foundation Board president is Floyd Roberts, owner of Marketing Communications Corporation.

“Both Lanark Mayor John Huggins and I realized during the visioning sessions the importance of zation that is available to develop funding programs,” Roberts said. “After completing the MAPPING program it was clear our community wanted a vehicle to ensure that our

community’s charitable programs were supported now and in the future.

“We hand-selected our board members, and now have an outstanding mix of personal and professional interests represented.”

LACF board members include Vice President John Nelson, president of Exchange State Bank; Rosemary Flikkema, secretary, owner of The Special Touch Flower and Gift Shop; Tom Kocal, editor of the Prairie Advocate newspaper; John Huggins, mayor of Lanark; and Dan Lamoreux and Jeremy Flikkema, both partners in their respective family farm operations.

Because of the complicated nature of creating a foundation, they sought the council of the Community Foundation of Great River ate of the organization in September 2014.

“We knew that if we did it right – meeting state

and national standards and compliance for foundations and investments – it would not be overly complicated.

Community Foundation helped us focus on organizing correctly.

“And right away, two of our board members each provided a $10,000 scholarship program,” Roberts said.

John and Yvonne Nelson have established a permanent fund, creating an instrument that will forever Eastland preschool special education students. They are a group that Yvonne holds near and dear, as she worked with special ed preschool children for many years at Eastland.

“It’s money that the Eastland district can use for anything the teachers need for these special kids to help give them a good start in school,” Nelson said.

“They will receive a check from the foundation every year, theoretically forever.”

Rosemary Flikkema and her family created a family endowment for a perpetual scholarship in memory of her parents, Theodore and Marilyn Pilat, created to permanently fund science scholarships.

“Mom was a registered nurse during World War II, and Dad had an engineering degree. Science was important to both of them,” Flikkema said.

“As we were growing up, my parents stressed that it was most important to get your education so that you could do something good for the world, succeed in whatever you do, and support yourselves. We hope to pass that along to the next generation with this scholarship.”

“These programs convey a wonderful statement of support for education in this community,” Roberts said.

Some additional funds were obtained for general service, which have been used to fund

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“I am very pleased that the major groups working on Lanark improvements and economic development.

The reason for the existence of the LACF was due to the MAPPING process last year, so we chose two groups that were formed as a result of MAPPING,” said Roberts.

The Cornucopia committee was awarded a $500 grant in February, recognized for their efforts in enhancing the Lanark Farmers Market in 2014.

The Transformers received the second $500 grant for their efforts in “transforming” the downtown area and developing new activities and festivals with a and generating customers in the downtown area.

Recently, the Eastland Council of Churches’ Home Improvement Task Force

was the recipient of a third grant of $250 for its efforts in assisting residents in Lanark and Shannon.

“Their grant request was website. These are the folks getting the work done.

That’s a unique feature of our foundation: We gift to other organizations that have great ideas for community projects. The emphasis is on community improvement,” Roberts said.

“Our job is to be a listener in the community, to be aware of needs that develop, and link potential donors to these needs. It’s a unique position, and a huge responsibility to connect these resources for the benconnect people who care with causes that matter.”

To learn more about LACF plans and programs, visit lanarkareacf.org, contact Roberts at 815493-2262 or P.O. Box 93, Lanark, Illinois, 61046.

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Obituaries Daniel Kent Herman

LAKE CARROLL – Daniel Kent Herman passed away at the age of 75 at his home in Lake Carroll under hospice care with his family on Sept.

5, 2015. His passing was caused by kidney failure resulting from past radiation treatment for prostate cancer.

Dan was born to Oliver and Grace Herman in Mount Carroll, where he lived throughout his childhood. He was a graduate of Warren High School, and received his mechanical engineering degree from Bradley University.

After graduating, he united with Nancy Herman (Kruger), his wife of 54 years. Dan was employed at International Harvester/ Navistar for 42 years. During his time there, he was chief engineer of the truck engine division, and spent his last 10 years in marketing and sales of buses. His family lived in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and in Naperville for more than 25 years.

Dan was a loving and generous family man who had four children, Brian (deceased 1970), Susan Kelzer, Kevin (Elizabeth Soukup), and Mark. Dan has four grandsons: Matt and Joe Kelzer, and David and Alex Herman. In addition to being survived by his wife, Dan is survived by his older brother, David (Dorothea Hinze).

Dan was an incredible He enjoyed working on machines and building various projects for his family, friends, and home. After retirement, his interests turned to woodworking projects and his new found love of ATV’s. Dan was a member of the Lake Carroll Association in many areas, including founding the trail club for ATVs.

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CARROLL COUNTY BOARD

Highway funds from state on hold Department can withstand shortfall, for now

By TONY CARTON For Prairie Advocate MOUNT CARROLL – The Carroll County Board had its regular meeting Thursday in the County Courthouse.

Kevin Vandendooren, Carroll County Highway Department chief engineer, informed the board of the situation with the state delaying payments of the Motor Fuel Tax until a state budget is passed.

“We are currently projectHighway Fund due to our not receiving Motor Fuel Tax funds and [there are] rumors indicating we may not see the funding for an additional 6 months,” Vandendooren said.

He said the department has not received a MFT payment from the state since July, making it $48,000 short of what it expected to receive.

Vandendooren said cash the department will not be immediately impacted

Alice M. Nehrkorn SAVANNA — Alice M. Nehrkorn, 94, of Savanna, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015. Cremation and burial of ashes will take place in Savanna Township Cemetery.

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a recent resignation in his department and said he would be requesting a new hire and reported ongoing maintenance activities including tree removal on Shannon Route, installation/replacement of two entrance culverts, ditch cleaning on Ideal Road, and repair of three planks on the north end of the Ideal Road wagon bridge over the BNSF Railway.

The board reviewed a request from entrepreneur Scott Lombardo for an endorsement letter supporting his proposed photovoltaic project at the Local Redevelopment Authority, Savanna Depot Park.

Lombardo’s project, Pris-

tine Sun, is to be located on his property, Savanna Stables, LLC, on Crim Drive at the Depot Park.

Lombardo said Savanna Stables has expressed a strong desire to repurpose the use of this land to something that adds greater for the local community, and he believes that the Savanna Depot Park is an ideal location for the construction of a solar farm for the Dairyland Power Cooperative to serve as a demonstration project.

“The Savanna Depot Park houses a variety of commercial and industrial tenants, and Savanna Stables and Pristine Sun believe that generating clean, renewable energy on-

will be created from the construction and long-term operations of the solar farm.

“We think that solar energy is a valuable resource for the local economy, and we believe the Savanna comfrom having the opportunity to support to locally-generated renewable energy.”

The board declined to endorse the project, citing consistency with its longstanding policy of not endorsing private enterprise in the county.

In other board action: • Budget discussions continued under old business and all changes and additions to the proposed 2015-2016 budget are available at http:// bit.ly/1VHQTjw Committee Chairman Paul

the current tenants and help to attract future businesses to the area,” Lombardo said in a letter to the board.

“At full build out, the development of this proposed solar project will bring approximately $2 million to $4 million of investment capital, helping to sustain and grow the existing economy.

Additionally, local jobs and training opportunities

of coming staff changes at the VAC and said its next meeting would be Sept. 17.

• Janelle Schmidt was reappointed to the Savanna York Drainage District, and Shawn Picolotti to the 911 Board.

The next scheduled County Board meeting is at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 17 in the small courtroom, Carroll County Courthouse.

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Ruth M. McCarthy

PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin — Ruth M. McCarthy, 94, passed away Monday, Aug. 31, 2015, at ManorCare Nursing Home in Platteville. A graveside service was held Sept. 3 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Savanna.

by this shortfall, even if it lasts for 6 months.

“We’ll be OK until property tax payments are received in June or July next year. That is, of course dependent on the winter weather,” Vandendooren said. “If we have a mild winter like last year’s snowfall, great. But if we get a ton of snow like 2 years ago, we’ll feel the crunch. I wish I had a crystal ball, but I just can’t predict the future.”

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers are nowhere closer to a Fiscal Year 2016 budget resolution, as House lawmakers returned to the Capitol during the week to act on legislation vetoed by the Governor.

As the budgetary stalemate enters its third month, Moody’s Investors Service warned lawmakers that if they do not solve the budgetary stalemate soon, it could very likely impact the state’s bond ratings.

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of a controversial “binding arbitration” bill was upheld as House Speaker Michael Madigan failed to muster the necessary 71 votes to override.

Now that the issue is resolved, lawmakers are hopeful that the Governor and the state’s largest public sector union, AFSCME, can move forward productively with ongoing negotiations.

Rauner, Teamsters agree to contract The Rauner Administration and the Teamsters have agreed to a new 4-year contract for more than 4,600 state employees. The new agreement was lauded by both sides as being a “good deal” for taxpayers and the members of the bargain-

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The Teamsters represent the state’s Department of Transportation workforce.

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In a recent report, Moody’s Investors Service

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THOMSON | MEMORIES OF MELON DAYS

Free McGinnis watermelons part of festivities

By LYNNETTE FORTH For Prairie Advocate

THOMSON – In conjunction with Thomson’s Sesquicentennial celebration, special events were offered Saturday at Thomson Community Church, featuring memorabilia from previous Melon Days festivals, and heard memories from residents, past and present, wishing to share.

“I think the day is turning out well,” said Sesquicentennial committee member Luanne Bruckner. “We have seen a lot of interest in the displays, and we are especially happy to have the McGinnises here.”

Sisters Donna McGinnis French, and Cindy McGinnis Schleuning, along with sister-in-law Debbie McGinnis, were happy to participate in such a grand celebration of a well-known Thomson tradition.

festival was held on Sept.

3, 1923, on the grounds of the grade school, with free watermelon being served.

“In 1970, I married ‘Bim’ McGinnis, and my dad used to buy melons from McGinnis, and, boy, was he happy when I married into the family!” Debbie said.

“One of the things I remember about Melon Days is all the people of the community working together. The festival really brought the town together.

In the early years, all of the melon growers in the area donated melons. In 1976, McGinnises became the sole melon contributors,” Debbie said.

Donna recalled her amazement at how many tourists would make a stop at the market after they traveled to Michigan for peaches, and Wisconsin for apples.

“It was so ungodly busy at that time of year. Cars parked around and down the block. We had to have

Donna said. “We would host corn boils which was always fun, and of course, free watermelon every Sunday. Each year for the

and remember working on it until midnight the evening before, and having to

parade.”

“Over the years, Bim and I expanded the original building by 100 feet. We ing being 40 by 15, and now our building is 400 ft. long and 50 ft. wide.

Everything is palletized now. I remember doing deliveries, when we had a pickup with a 5th wheel trailer. Everything had to be unloaded by hand.

By the end of the day, we hated the smell of melons!” said Debbie.

“I used to have to fertilize

ABOVE: “Uncle Jack” Falls of Savanna enjoys famous McGinnis watermelon, courtesy of Bim and Debbie McGinnis. LEFT: Debbie McGinnis, Donna McGinnis French, and Cindy McGinnis Schleuning were all in attendance representing the P.K. McGinnis family Saturday at Memories of Melon Days, part of Thomson’s yearlong Sesquicentennial celebration. (PA photos/Lynnette Forth)

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“In 1979 I was forced to get my CDL license. I didn’t want to, but boy, was I glad I did when I learned I could just back up and unload it. All of the planting was done by hand, and we did a lot of hoeing,” Debbie said.

“Everybody new dad, PK McGinnis. I am so proud to know people still talk about dad and the McGinnis name is still so well known,“ said Donna. “My great-grandpa came from Antioch, Wisconsin with a team of horses and a load of melons. That’s how it all got started. It’s grown from there, and is still going.”

Residents viewed a photo slide show full of photos and memories, and keeping with tradition, free, juicy watermelon was served, donated by Bim and Debbie McGinnis.

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MORRISON | PAINT THE TOWN

A rainbow of fun and color at annual events Paint the Town, Harvest Hammer set for Sept. 19 MORRISON — The roads and streets in and around Morrison will be participating in some colorcompletely different by the end of the day. a full day of colorful beginning at 8 a.m. with the Morrison Rotary’s Morrison High School.

The races include runners and cyclists of all ages as

Girls just want to have fun at the Harvest Hammer Color Run. (submitted photo)

Calling all volunteers for Paint the Town

shorter sprint races for the younger road-runners. annual Color Run will begin at the high school as runners race along Genesee Street leading to downtown Morrison.

MORRISON — With less than a month until Harvest Hammer starts at 8 a.m. Sept. 19. (PA file photo) This year celebrates Paint

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org for more information registered.

Rotary Club of Savanna hosts district president Rotary Club of Savanna President Bob North (left) welcomes District Governor Jim Nelson at its weekly meeting Sept. 2 at Manny’s. Nelson applauded members for being the only club in the district to have 100 percent of its membership making contributions every year to the Rotary Foundation and its international work toward a world without polio. (Courtesy of JoEllen McCaskey)

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Paint the Town begins at noon and continues all squares anticipated to be

Before participants can collect their supplies at

Street monitors patrol 5-foot squares begins just hours later and continues are painted on the streets.

tour the art on Sunday.

Visit paintthetownmorrison.com for general

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FULTON

Fulton will be rolling out the red carpet for Fall Fest visitors, including authentic Dutch dancers. (submitted photo)

Fulton Fall Fest Sept. 26 offers two new events

FULTON — This year’s Fulton Fall Fest will have the same autumn sights, sounds, and smells as before, but with some new components added, offering something for everyone.

This event will take place in downtown Fulton from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26.

is a new activity that starts at the top of the riverfront, proceed along the Great

commercial businesses, and through the residential area, ending in downtown Fulton, where the fest continues. The cost will be $5 per child, $10 per adult, or $25 per family.

The Fall Fest will also

have indoor crafters selling a variety of goods at the and will cost $25.

To end the festival is Derby. This activity will take place near downtown and Adult 18+. The cost will be $10 per driver. Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place0 in each class will be given.

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SHANNON | HOMECOMING FESTIVITIES

ABOVE: The eight Little Miss contestants wave goodnight to the crowd of well wishers near the end of the 2015 Shannon Homecoming Little Miss pageant Saturday. Pictured are (from left) Nataleigh Todd, daughter of Karleigh Lillge; Nicole Sweitzer, daughter of Terry and Valerie Sweitzer; Callie Blevins, daughter of David and Marcie Blevins; Vanessa Allen, daughter of Wendell and Kathleen Allen; Violet Diehl, daughter of Tony and Kayla Diehl; Shelby Groezinger, daughter of Rich and Amy Groezinger; J’Adore Lopez, daughter of David and Kim Hauck; and Kaisa Kindberg, daughter of Russ and Wendy Kindberg. LEFT: J’Adore Lopez is crowned by the 2014 winner Tatum Grim after winning the 2015 Shannon Homecoming Little Miss title Saturday night. (PA photos/Tracy Siegner)

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(From left) Junior Mr. Firefighter Adam Messenger, Shannon Fire Department Chief Jim Klinefelter and Little Mr. Firefighter CJ Heeren take a break from their departmental duties for a quick photo following a fun and interesting afternoon filled with activities at the fire house.

Wee Run: Pre-K-2nd Grade Fun Run: 3rd-5th Grade Challenge Run: 5th-8th Grade 5K Run: 13 & under, 14-19 20-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ Color Run: For Everyone!

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Calendar of Events

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

Every Monday

AA in Savanna

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

Every Tuesday

Lanark Farmers Market

Every Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. in downtown Lanark.

Watch for signs! Fresh veggies, locally grown, and more, through Oct. 27. Visit Lanark Farmers Market on Facebook.for more info.

ics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. The only requirement for attendance is that there is a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend.

Every Thursday Shannon

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

September 8 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.

Camera club meets

Every Friday Night

Euchre at the Savanna Moose Lodge

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

Every Saturday

Morrison Farmers’ Market

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

Al-Anon/Alateen Group

Every Monday Mount Carroll

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

Every Tuesday Pearl City

Meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 229 S. First St. Pearl City, IL. Al-Anon helps families and friends of alcohol-

The Freeport Area Camera Club meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 1010 S. Park Blvd., Freeport.

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

For more information about the club, phone Larry Dawson, President, at 815-4432856, or write to him at 597 S. Heitter Rd., Pearl City, Il 61062, or send email to ektachrome64@yahoo.com.

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Tomatoes everywhere – Now what?

Tomatoes are incredibly delicious and versatile with many culinary uses as well as being relatively easy to grow for most gardeners. This class will include mouthwatering recipes and of course there will be tastetesting! This program will be held from 5:30-7:30 pm.

Thursday, Sept. 10 at Stockton Public Library. The cost is $5 and pre-registration is required at web.extension. illinois.edu/jsw/ or call 815858-2273. This class will cover both growing tomatoes, as well as utilizing them in the kitchen. Presented by Extension Horticulture Educator Candice Miller and Nutrition and Wellness Educator Diane Reinhold.

Meet the Candidates

The Carroll County Republican Party Central Committee will be hosting “Meet the Candidates” Night from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept.

10 at Naaman Diehl Auditorium, 811 S. Clay Street in Mount Carroll. Contact Brian Kruse at bkruzr1958@ yahoo.com or 815-541-0109.

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 September 9 time. Handicap accessible.

Savanna Lions Club meetings Joins us on the 2nd Wed. Call 815-772-3510 for inforof the month for our monthly mation.

Lions Club meetings at Antl Songwriters Night Hey songwriters! Put it Hall, Savanna. For more information contact: Brian on your calendars — The Crooked Roof in Lanark is Reusch at 815-273-7757. hosting Songwriters Night.

September 10 Join other musicians and CC Republican Fall Roundup & share your originals. It’s Candidate’s Night always a great night of Have a great meal and hear music, sharing, collaborating your candidates for local and and fun. If you don’t play, state office at the Carroll Co. come out to enjoy.

Republican Central Committee’s Fall Roundup, from 5 to September 11 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. Survivors Offer Support 10 at Naaman Diehl AuditoS.O.S (Survivors Offer rium in Mount Carroll. Free Support) group meeting for to the public! Enjoy pulled those who have lost a family pork BBQ and all the fix- member or a friend held on ings. For more information, the second Friday of every contact Clint Elmore at 815- month at the Polo Senior

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Mount Carroll businesses and a “passport” that can be used through October at participating restaurants and taverns. Contact Julie Cuckler at 815-244-4424 at Mount Carroll City Hall or visit MAPPING our FutureLanark Open Mic Night The 2nd Friday of every Mount Carroll IL on Facemonth, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. book for more information.

Open to the public, all musi- Wine and Cheese Tasting cians welcome. Held at the Soiree Cherry Grove Church, 3 Have you wondered about miles north of Lanark on the the difference between red east side of the road. Call and white wines, hard and Duck Sweitzer for details at soft cheeses? How they 815-493-2434. should be paired? Reserve a place at the second annual September 12 Wine and Cheese Tasting MTI hosts fall open house Soiree at 7:30 p.m. SaturMidwest Technical Insti- day, Sept. 12 at the Savantute will host its fall open na Museum and Cultural house for prospective stu- Center, 406 Main Street in dents from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. downtown Savanna. Hosted Saturday at MTI’s Moline by Michael S. Dunavant, a campus, 3620 Avenue of the variety of cheeses and wines Cities, Moline. Attendees will be paired. $20 per perwill have the opportunity to son donation will not only tour MTI’s classrooms and feature wines and cheeses, labs, meet with faculty and but also entertainment as staff and receive information Michael will perform several about the enrollment process songs, accompanied by Gloand financial aid opportuniria Miner. Reservations only. ties. For more information or Space is limited. Proceeds to RSVP, contact the Moline go toward the Savanna Hiscampus at 309-277-7900. torical Society’s continued Church Ladies Rummage Sale renovation and programming From 8 a.m. to noon on of the Savanna Museum and Saturday, come to the Lanark Cultural Center. For reserChurch Basement Ladies vations, call Jean Ferris at Rummage Sales at the 815-273-7262 or Ann Zink Church of the Brethren, First at 815-275-1958.

Brethren, Trinity Lutheran, and Lanark United Method- Youth Fishing Derby The Whiteside County ist Churches. For only $2, Sheriff’s Office and Mounttake whatever you can fit into ed Patrol invite all youth 15 a grocery bag. Some items and under to the Youth Fishmarked separately, including ing Derby, from 9 to 11 a.m. baked goods.

Saturday, Sept. 12 at RockMount Carroll UP town wood State Park. Registrameeting tion begins at 8:30 a.m. and After months of planning and initiation of projects, MAPPING committee members are ready to showcase their vision for the future of Mount Carroll. All the Mount Carroll area community members are invited to the Town Meeting, held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12, at the West Carroll Middle School. Learn more about the goals, projects accomplished and how to get involved by joining one of the action teams. Children’s activities, local musicians and an ice cream social will be offered.

Everyone who attends will get gift certificates from Center, 6 p.m. There will be good food and conversation available. For more information please contact Terrie Wilder at 815-677-3443 or Mary Landis at 815-9463136.

is free for everyone. Prizes will be awarded to all youth participants throughout the morning. Grand prizes will be awarded for largest fish (length) in each category.

Special prizes will be awarded for individual efforts. A parent or guardian must sign for each child. Contact the WC Sheriff’s Dept. at 815772-4044 for more information.

Vendors needed

Toy Drive Benefit for area Christmas programs needs crafters and vendors. The event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Carroll County Farm Bureau in Mount Carroll. Admission is free, with door prizes and 50/50 drawing. Free “paint and take” table with a new toy donation. For details, call Kim Barragan at 815-2386170.

September 13 Because He Lives

At 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13, Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park St., Morrison, will be sponsoring, “Because He Lives,” presented by Roger Weis, in the sanctuary of the church. Weis began a music ministry called “Voice in the Wilderness” in 1991 which he says he has been “putting on the back burner long enough.” Weis has been the choir director at Ebenezer for almost three years. A free will offering will be collected during the program. Contact the church at 815-772-2472 for more information.

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS

By Craig Lang Prairie Advocate Sports

High school volleyball schedule

Sept. 10 Stockton at Eastland Milledgeville at Freeport Aquin West Carroll at Pearl City Polo at Forreston Riverdale at Sterling Newman Scales Mound at East Dubuque Freeport at Belvidere Sept. 12 Milledgeville, Forreston and Scales Mound at Byron tourney Pearl City and Sterling at Rockford Jefferson tourney Sept. 14 Polo at Freeport Aquin Sterling at Sterling Newman Sept. 15 Eastland at Pearl City Le-Win at West Carroll Morrison at Kewanee Freeport Aquin at Forreston Sterling Newman at Sherrard Stockton at Scales Mound Rockford East at Freeport

Milledgeville Missile Jeremy Bibler attempts to gain extra yardage after catching a pass with a pair of Freeport Aquin defenders going for the stop Friday. Milledgeville rallied from a halftime deficit to take the 26-17 victory. (PA photo/Craig Lang)

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Aug. 31 Galena 2, Milledgeville 0 (2522, 25-20) Fulton 2, West Carroll 0 (25-15, 25-22) Sept. 1 Sterling 2, Eastland 1 (25-20, 28-30, 25-23) Scales Mound 2, West Carroll 0 (25-23, 25-23) Pearl City 2, River Ridge 0 (2624, 25-21) Le-Win 2, Dakota 0 (25-22, 25-19) Polo 2, Fulton Unity 0 (25-11, 25-19) Fulton 2, Sherrard 0 (25-15, 25-21) Galena 2, Stockton 0 (25-16, 25-14) Riverdale 2, Rockridge 1 (25-21, 20-25, 25-19) Princeton 2, Amboy 0 (25-22, 25-19)

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS Continued . . .

Missiles rally to win over Aquin

After trailing by six points at the half, Milledgeville rallied for the 26-17 football victory against Freeport Aquin Friday evening at Floyd Daub Field in Milledgeville.

Tro Litwiller, Brexton Flynn and Buddy Bibler scored touchdowns for the Missiles. Jason Brubaker and the Missile defense added a safety. Litwiller scored on a 52 yard punt return and Flynn scored on a blocked punt.

Milledgeville (2-0) travels to AFC on Friday to play the Raiders while the Bulldogs (1-1) host Durand.

Thunder shut out ‘Catz, 40-0

West Carroll piled up 439 yards of total offense as they rolled to the 40-0 win over EPC in Lanark on Friday night.

The Thunder defense was also stingy as they held the ‘Catz to 162 yards of offense. West Carroll held extended that lead to 26-0 at the half.

Two more fourth quarter margin of victory.

Ethan Mangler led the West Carroll ground attack, rushing the ball 15 times for 146 yards, Logan Barker added 107 yards and three scores while Eric LaShelle ran for 59 yards and a TD. The Thunder (1-1) host South Beloit on Friday night while EPC (0-2) travels to Pecatonica to battle the Indians.

Varsity football schedule

Sept. 11 Dakota at Forreston East Dubuque at Galena Le-Win ar River Ridge EPC at Pecatonica South Beloit at West Carroll Milledgeville at AFC Durand at Freeport Aquin Warren at Orangeville Polo at Stockton Port Byron/Riverdale at Amboy Fulton at Orion Bureau Valley at Rockridge Sterling Newman at Morrison Sherrard vs. Erie/Prophetstown at Erie Princeton at Kewanee Peru St. Bede at Spring Valley Hall Chicago (John Hope) at Geneseo Bloomington at LaSallePeru Kankakee at Ottawa Yorkville at Rochelle Sterling at Rock Island Alleman Belvidere at Rockford Jefferson Rockford Auburn at Belvidere North Rockford Guilford at

Freeport Machesney Park Harlem at Rockford East Rockford Boylan at Rockton Hononegah

Area football scores

Sept. 4 West Carroll 40, EPC 0 Milledgeville 26, Freeport Aquin 17 Polo 50 Durand 0 Forreston 32, Galena 29 Stockton 58, River Ridge 13 Dakota 55, South Beloit 7 Le-Win 42, Pecatonica 12 East Dubuque 30, Orangeville 22 (OT) Princeton 48, Morrison 6 Amboy 41, Sherrard 0 Bureau Valley 26, Peru St. Bede 20 Orion 21, Erie/Prophetstown 20 Kewanee 21, Port Byron/ Riverdale 7 Spring Valley Hall 26, Rockridge 13 Sterling 42, United Township 20 Marengo 50, Rock Falls 8 Byron 16, Genoa-Kingston 13 (2OT) Dixon 26, Burlington Central 6 Oregon 25, North Boone 7 Richmond-Burton at Stillman Valley-ppd.

Geneseo 48, Chicago Eisenhower 26 Rochelle 16, Aurora East 8 Rockford Lutheran 75, Rockford Christian 7 Sept. 5 Sterling Newman 28, Fulton 16

Boys golf results

AUG. 31 at Westlake Village, Winnebago Polo, 161 Pecatonica, 188

SEPT. 1 at Park Hills West, Freeport West Carroll, 178 Freeport Aquin, 189 Individual scores West Carroll (3-3, 2-2) Cameron Ehlers, 40 Anthony Mendoza, 40 Sean Keckler, 46 Matt Haring, 52 Freeport Aquin (3-5, 3-4) Zach Cummings, 44 Connor Shoemaker, 45 Javier Jazo, 49 Brock Theisen, 51 Medalists: Cameron Ehlers and Anthony Mendoza, 40 at Emerald Hill, Sterling Orion, 170 Morrison, 174

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Sterling Newman, 206 Medalist: Noah Hogue (Morrison), 40 SEPT. 2 at Wolf Hollow, Lena Polo, 172 Le-Win, 309 Medalists: Chris Rademacher and Brix Clayton (Polo), 42 at Emerald Hill, Sterling Geneseo, 162 Sterling, 171 Medalist: Austin Jump (Geneseo), 36 SEPT. 3 at Lake Carroll, Lanark Eastland, 181 Pecatonica, 193 at Sandburr Run, Thomson West Carroll, 159 East Dubuque, 183 Individual Scores West Carroll (4-3, 3-2) Cameron Ehlers, 36 Anthony Mendoza, 37 Sean Keckler, 41 Matt Haring, 45 East Dubuque (1-2, 1-2) Michael Motsch, 41 Austin Baschen, 42 Jacob Powers, 50 Trevor Larkin, 50 Medalist: Cameron Ehlers, 36 at Galena CC, Galena Polo, 173 Forreston, 180 Galena, 185 at Highland Springs, Milan Morrison, 163 Rockridge, 167 Prophetstown, 180 at Shady Oaks, Amboy Fulton, 185 Amboy, 196 Sterling Newman, 225

Groezinger on young Central College roster PELLA, Iowa — Donny Groezinger, a 2014 Eastland High School graduate from Lanark and member of the IHSA 2A state champion Eastland-Pearl City Wildcatz, is ready to play for the Central College football team for the 2015 season.

Groezinger, of Lanark, (5-9, 190), is freshman defensive back who has made an impression on Head Coach Jeff McMartin, who listed Groezinger as a freshmen who could see some early action at cornerback.

Other area freshman teammates include running back Max Barkalow, a member of the 2014 IHSA 1A state champions Forreston Cardinals, and Thomas Fox, a linebacker from Stockton.

Fulton’s TJ Huizenga, is a junior linebacker, earning a varsity letter in his sophomore year. Jordan Fox, quarterback, is a sophomore from Stockton.

McMartin is concerned with the lineup decisions his staff is facing as just four starters return defense.

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ished 8-2 last year and gives his team favorable grades for its preseason work.

“The defense is typically ahead of the offense at this point of the season. I’m excited about the direction we’re headed,” McMartin said.

McMartin entered the preseason enthusiastic about Central’s recent recruiting classes. He hasn’t changed his mind.

“Several of the sophomores came back in great shape and ready to compete,” he said. “I’m really happy with how they’ve

looked.”

Central has captured a record 30 Iowa Conference championships with 20 NCAA Division III playoff berths, including 17 in the past 28 years. The Dutch have not had a losing season since 1960. Central is the third-winningest NCAA football team since 1975 (.800). McMartin has an 87-29 (.750) record, and is in his 12th season for Central. His teams have won four Iowa Conference titles with four NCAA Division III playoff appearances.

Girls golf results

SEPT. 2 at Lake Carroll, Lanark Eastland, 203 Galena, 253 Medalist: Karissa Freidag (Eastland), 40 at Emerald Hill, Sterling Le-Win, 255 Sterling, 260 at Sandburr Run, Thomson East Dubuque, 260 West Carroll, 265 Individual Scores East Dubuque Emma Larkin, 59 Madeline Montage, 66 Lisa Markus, 67 Emily Ricke, 68 West Carroll (0-1, 0-1) Emily Suiter, 61 Alyssa Smith, 62 Hannah Brigham, 69 Maddie Hartman, 73 Medalist: Emma Larkin, 59

Blake Stoner of Shannon tries his hand at throwing a tomahawk during the Boy Scout Camporee, celebrating 100 years of Scouting in Stockton. Eastland and Lanark troops 61 and 19 were well represented at the event. (Courtesy of Tracy Siegner)

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Letters and Commentary Explanation of crop insurance During the last farm bill debate we heard Congressional leaders say, farmers don’t get a check, they get a bill for their crop insurance.

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SHANNON - $45,000 3 BR, 1½ Bath, 1 Car Garage

SHANNON - $79,900 3 BR, 1½ Bath, 3 Car Garage

THOMSON - $55,000 4 BR, 1 Bath, 1 Car / Car Port

THOMSON - $115,000 3 BR, 1 Bath, 3 Car w/Bath

THOMSON - $119,900 4 BR, 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage

THOMSON - $129,500 4 BR, 1½ Bath, 2 Car Garage

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BASSET HOUND PUPPIES, $450$500, selling as pets with no papers, 1 male and 4 females left, red and white, black and white, and tri’s, ready 8/25.

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SMALL ANIMAL SWAP, Saturday, September 19th, 7-11 am, Jackson County Fairgrounds, Maquoketa, IA. No Birds or eggs allowed. For more info, Call Laurie Marx, 563-212-9435.

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GROUND WORKER / GENERAL LABORER, must have valid drivers license. 815-589-4554.

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC POSITION: Food Production Company now taking applications for a full time Maintenance Mechanic. Applicant must have 5 years Welding, Fabrication, and Electrical experience. Applicant will be tested in all three areas. Applicant must have good troubleshooting skills. Hours are 12 hour rotating shifts, every other weekend. Please submit Resume and fill out application at 101 W. Badger Street, Shannon, IL. SEXUAL ASSAULT THERAPIST: Riverview Center is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Sexual Assault Therapist for our Mt. Carroll office to provide individual and group counseling and advocacy services for survivors of sexual assault and their significant others.

In this position you will also be helping to ensure that child survivors receive needed services by meeting with some children at their schools throughout Carroll County during the school day. Candidates must have their Master’s Degree in a related field or be currently working toward their advanced degree for consideration.

Please email resume and cover letter to Anne Helm at anne@riverviewcenter.org

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FRIDAY NIGHT WAITRESS and P/T Bartender. Apply within, JJ’s Comeback Inn, 337 N. Main Avenue, Milledgeville LOCAL GRAIN/CATTLE OPERATION seeking hard worker with good attitude for general farm labor. Mechanic and livestock experience a plus but will train on the job. CDL a plus but not required.

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CARD OF THANKS

ANGLE: The family of Sharon Angle would like to thank everybody for their thoughtfulness in her passing.

Sincerely, Rex & JR and family BIELEMA: We wish to thank those special people who gave of their time that day to give Bob a tow truck send off, it was very thoughtful and special to us. We thank all our family and friends

who stopped by to just let us know you were thinking of us. So many brought food, drinks, cards, and much more to help us get through this. We thank you all for your thoughts and caring and we hope we didn’t forget anyone. Thank you to the ambulance crew and police departments for all you did to help us.

Pastor Paul for spending time with us to hear many stories about Bob and his life. Law Jones for all your help at this very difficult time.

The family of Bob Bielema LOTT: The Children and Family of Steven A. Lott, our Beloved Father, Brother, Papa, and Friend, would like to express our gratitude for the wonderful display of support through all of the cards, flowers, and gifts, the abundance of food, and all of your thoughts and prayers. The overwhelming number of guests at Steve’s visitation and funeral service as well as the touching expressions of love for our Dad and our family

will always be remembered! We would like to extend some special Thanks to all who took part in the Lantern release on Friday night, a BIG THANKS TO Doc Reese for all of his care through the years, all of the very kind Caregivers that helped Dad live life to the fullest, those of you who stopped by to visit and help him around the house or the yard or just for a drink of water. We would also like to thank the very kind folks who often took Dad for a ride or an adventure outside of town. He always loved to get out and do things with friends. Dad would be very grateful for the outpouring of Love on his behalf.

Sincerely, Hasen, Haley, Hope & Family

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS LANARK HART BUILDING DEMOLITION CITY OF LANARK CARROLL COUNTY, IL

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS LANARK EAST LIFT STATION UPGRADE - PHASE ONE CITY OF LANARK CARROLL COUNTY, IL

The City of Lanark will receive sealed bids at the City Hall, located at 111 A South Broad Street, Lanark, IL 61046 for the Hart Building (121 S. Broad Street) Demolition until 4:00 PM (local time), September 30, 2015. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time.

The City of Lanark will receive sealed bids at the City Hall, located at 111 A South Broad Street, Lanark, IL 61046 for the construction of East Lift Station Upgrade - Phase One until 4:30 P.M. (local time), September 30, 2015. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time.

The work for which bids are asked includes the following: All work necessary to provide maintenance level cleanup, as indicated in the asbestos contained material (ACM) inspection report, and demolish and removed existing structure from the former Hart Building site at 121 S. Broad Street, Lanark, Illinois. The building is an abandoned, one story brick bearing and CMU wall building with ¾ basement beneath, approximate footprint of 6,000 SF. The BIDDING DOCUMENTS may be examined at the offices of MSA Professional Services, Inc., Bettendorf, Iowa and the City of Lanark. Planholders list will be updated interactively on our web address at http://www.msa-ps.com under Bidding.

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The work for which bids are asked includes the following: Construction and installation of new East Lift Station valve vault and related equipment; installation of wastewater piping and valves; installation of new 8inch diameter force main from upgraded East Lift Station valve vault to existing force main; startup of all new facilities; restoration; and other appurtenant work.

The BIDDING DOCUMENTS may be examined at the offices of MSA Professional Services, Inc., Bettendorf, Iowa; and the City of Lanark. Planholders list will be updated interactively on our web address at http://www.msa-ps.com under Bidding.

Copies of the BIDDING DOCUMENTS are available at www.questcdn.com. You may download the digital plan documents for $20.00 by inputting Quest eBidDoc #4058577 on the website's Project Search page. Please contact QuestDCN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with the digital project information.

Copies of the BIDDING DOCUMENTS are available at www.questcdn.com. You may download the digital plan documents for $20.00 by inputting Quest eBidDoc #4089679 on the website's Project Search page. Please contact Quest CDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with the digital project information.

No proposal will be accepted unless accompanied by a certified check or bid bond equal to at least 5% of the amount bid, payable to the OWNER as a guarantee that, if the bid is accepted, the bidder will execute and file the proper contract and bond within 15 days after the award of the contract. The certified check or bid bond will be returned to the bidder as soon as the contract is signed, and if after 15 days the bidder shall fail to do so, the certified check or bid bond shall be forfeited to the OWNER as liquidated damages.

No proposal will be accepted unless accompanied by a certified check or bid bond equal to at least 5% of the amount bid, payable to the OWNER as a guarantee that, if the bid is accepted, the bidder will execute and file the proper contract and bond within 15 days after the award of the contract. The certified check or bid bond will be returned to the bidder as soon as the contract is signed, and if after 15 days the bidder shall fail to do so, the certified check or bid bond shall be forfeited to the OWNER as liquidated damages.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

The minimum wages to be paid on the project shall be in accordance with the wage rate scale established by State wage rates.

The minimum wages to be paid on the project shall be in accordance with the wage rate scale established by State wage rates.

OWNER reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids.

OWNER reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids.

Published by the authority of the City of Lanark

Published by the authority of the City of Lanark.

CONSULTING ENGINEER: MSA Professional Services, Inc. 2117 State Street, Suite 200 Bettendorf, IA 52722 Nicholas Wagner, P.E. 563-445-3501 Sept. 9, 2015

CONSULTING ENGINEER: MSA Professional Services, Inc. 2117 State Street, Suite 200 Bettendorf, IA 52722 Nicholas A. Wagner, P.E. 563-445-3501 Sept. 9, 2015

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CARROLL COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF REINA KAY YOUNT, a Minor.

NO. 2015 P 29 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, AMANDA NICOLE BERTOLOZZI, a Respondent in the above-entitled suit, that a Petition for Letters of Guardianship has been commenced in Circuit Court of Carroll County by the Petitioner, JACQUELINE KOUSOULAS, and AMANDA NICOLE BERTOLOZZI has been named as a Respondent in said petition.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, AMANDA NICOLE BERTOLOZZI, file your answer to the Petition for Guardianship or otherwise make your appearance therein in said Circuit Court of Carroll County, at the Courthouse in Mt. Carroll, Illinois on or before the 12th day of October, 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and an Order entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition for the appointment of a guardianship.

DATED: August 31, 2015 Edward J. Mitchell Attorney for Petitioner 110 N. Broad Street Lanark, IL 61046 815-493-6339

Sherri A. Miller Circuit Clerk

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF CARROLL IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NO. 2015 P JOSEPH L RATH Deceased NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-CLAIMS Notice is given of the death of Joseph L. Rath of Lanark, Illinois. Letters of office were issued on August 19, 2015 to Henry J. Rath, 630 Ivy Court, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 and James E. Rath, 371 Grove Street, Lake Mills, WI 53551 whose attorney is Edward J. Mitchell, 110 N. Broad Street, Lanark, Illinois 61046 Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at the Carroll County Courthouse, 301 N. Main, Mt. Carroll, Illinois 61053 or with the representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of issuance of letters and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed of delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dated August 20, 2015 Henry J. Rath and James E. Rath Representative BY: Edward J. Mitchell Attorney September 9, 16 & 23 2015

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEEN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF CARROLL - IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EARL DELP, JR., Deceased NO. 2015 P 42 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-CLAIMS Notice is given of the death of Earl Delp, Jr. of Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Letters of office were issued on August 6, 2015, to Eva M. Delp, 6 Geneva Street, Mt. Carroll, IL 61053 whose attorney is Edward J. Mitchell, 110 N. Broad Street, Lanark, IL 61046.

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

DATED: August 6, 2015 Eva M. Delp, (Representative) BY: Edward J. Mitchell (Attorney) Aug. 26, Sept. 2, 9, 2015

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The love of cooking runs deep intended for him to be.

I still love preparing Daniel’s favorite dishes. I admit,

way to be his helpmeet as God created Eve to be a helpmeet for Adam.

As I strive to be submissive to him as taught in Ephesians 5:22-25 it allows him to provide effective leadership in

me feel a bit nervous to cook for my new husband.

You see, he’s a cook at heart. I was impressed with Daniel’s sharp taste buds along with an outstanding knack for knowing how to bring out the optimal taste in food. At the same time I was keenly aware that he’ll no doubt also notice what seasonings may be lacking or what may need extra sweeteners.

I was especially nervous about baking bread for him. As a young boy from age 10 to 15, he was responsible for mixing up the bread dough in his household. Those of you who knead your bread dough by hand know that it requires effort and toughening up if done repeatedly. He had the recipe memorized and knew exactly what consistency the dough needed to be for “Grade A” bread.

This, in turn, motivates me to support him with my whole heart, endeavoring to help him reach his goals and be the man God

after we were married I was heating a casserole in a small pan and had the heat turned a bit too high or didn’t stir it as often as

By GLORIA YODER After I was married I thoroughly enjoyed cooking for my new husband, Daniel. Having supper ready upon his arrival home from work each evening was (and still is!) a highlight for me. Yet, I have found it to be even

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One of Daniel’s favorite seasonings is “liquid smoke.” A dash of it can be added to soup, sauces, casseroles, veggies or anything you’d like to have tasting as if it had been made over

A sampling of Gloria’s favorite deluxe scrambled eggs. (supplied photo) I should have. The bottom was a bit brown and crusty.

I made a mild remark about it as I served it to my new husband.

“Isn’t that what you call burnt?” he asked teasingly.

“Okay, call it what you want,” I responded. I knew that he would never make fun of me in a mean way.

Five and a half years later, we still enjoy talking about my burnt casserole.

His sharp taste buds have many times proven to be a blessing for me. I especially like having his input when I’m making a large batch sauce to can. If we have guests for dinner I always

summon Daniel over to the stove to do some last minute taste-testing before they arrive.

Daniel’s love for herbs and spices is rubbing off on me. I love collecting all kinds of them.

Recently I cleaned out my cupboard with seasonings. I admit I was aghast when I took a count of how many different shakers and containers I had. There were over 60!

Some of them are mostly used in canning, others were duplicates that I had stocked up on and still others were what I keep on the windowsill behind the stove for easy access in everyday cooking.

that it especially enhances scrambled eggs or breakfast casseroles.

I’d like to share our favorite scrambled egg recipe with you. It’s similar to what Daniel’s family made countless times during his boyhood days but we’ve our taste buds.

Gloria’s Deluxe Scrambled Eggs

6 eggs, beaten 1-1/2 cup milk 1/2 t salt 1/2 t garlic powder 1 t prepared mustard 1 t liquid smoke (optional) 3 slices bread (cubed) 1/4 cup chopped onions 1/4 cup green or red

peppers diced 1 cup shredded cheese, divided 1/2 lb. sausage, browned 1/4 lb. bacon, cut into pieces Brown bacon in a large skillet. Remove bacon and lightly saute onions and peppers in bacon drippings.

Add remaining ingredients, saving 1/2 cup cheese.

Sprinkle on top once eggs are done.

Mix together and continue heating on medium high stirring constantly until eggs are set.

Or if you prefer, pour everything into a 9” pan and sprinkle with remaining crumbs.

Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until eggs are done.

Readers with culinary or culture questions or stories to share may write Gloria directly at Gloria Yoder, 10568 East 350th Ave., Flat Rock, Illinois 62427

VILLAGE OF SHANNON PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing of the Village of Shannon Planning Commission will be held on September 29, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. At the Shanon Village Hall, 17 East Market Street, Shannon, Illinois to consider a request by Larry W. Kreider, as trustee of the Iva O. Kreider Trust No. 89, U/A Dated November 15, 1989 and Casey’s Retail Company for consideration of an annexation agreement between said owners and the Village which would establishment a zoning classification of “C” Business and Light Industry for property proposed to be annexed, pursuant to Title 10, Chapter 6 of the Village Code of the Village of Shannon.

The property is legally described as follows: Part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 24, Township 25 North, Range 6 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, more particularly bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at Northeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 24; thence North 89º33’59” West along the North line of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 24, a distance of 313.66 feet; thence South 00º26’01” West, a distance of 30.01 feet to a point on the Southerly right-of-way line of Illinois State Route 72 said point also being the Point of Beginning of the following description; thence South 89º50’11” East along the Southerly right-of-way line of said Illinois State Route 72, a distance of 84.39 feet; thence along the curved Southerly right-of-way line of said Illinois State Route 72, said curve to the left having a radius of 17,223.13 feet and having a central angle of 00º36’02”, (the chord of which bears North 89º50’42” East, a distance of 180.53 feet) to the Westerly rightof-way line of Shannon Route; thence South 37º52’01” East along the Westerly right-ofway line of said Shannon Route, a distance of 16.79 feet; thence South 01º19’37” East along the Westerly right-of-way line of said Shannon Route, a distance of 306.07 feet; thence North 89º33’59” West, parallel with the North line of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 24, a distance of 275.13 feet; thence North 01º17’59” West, parallel with the East line of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 24, a distance of 317.00 feet to a the point of beginning, containing 2.005 acres (87,335 square feet), more or less, all being situated in the County of Carroll and State of Illinois.

There are no electors residing on said property which is unimproved, and contiguous to the Village of Shannon is currently zoned Agricultural by Carroll County. Written protest against the proposed annexation agreement or zoning classification by owners of property sought to be altered, immediately adjoining property, or property directly opposite of the property sought to be altered may be filed with the Village Clerk, 17 East Market Street, PO Box 514, Shannon, Illinois.

Village of Shannon Jason DeMichael, Zoning Officer Date Published: September 9, 2015

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