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(left), proprietor of Zenga’s Imaginarium – Now & Zen Gallery, and New Morning Glass owners Jack Doebler and Mary Kernan are ecstatic. See this week’s Cover Story on Page A5. (PA photo/Tom Kocal)

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Good Samaritan Society to celebrate its founding

By Prairie Advocate staff MOUNT CARROLL – The Good Samaritan Society-Mount Carroll is joining Good Samaritan Society locations across the nation in celebrating the founding of The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society.

The Good Samaritan Society was incorporated on Sept. 29, 1922, and on March 1, 1923. Over the years, the society has grown from serving a handful of residents to being the care and services for seniors. our organization’s rich history, but we also honor and celebrate with our staff members and the people we serve,” said Cathy Smikle, the administrator at Good Samaritan Society-Mount Carroll.

The local chapter celebrates its Good Samaritan Society-Mount Carroll Auxiliary members Gloria Bausman (left), Anna Gray, Jackie Brown, Dee Neill, Joyce 44th year on Sept. 27. There will Daehler, Mary Keith, Ruth DeMuth, Berta Lenkeit, Carol Endre and LaVona Cheeseman are pictured with several theme baskets they donated for the center’s annual Founder’s Day Silent Auction. The items will be on display, and bids accepted, noon to 1:30 p.m., with music by Saturday through Sept. 27. Proceeds benefit Good Samaritan Society-Mount Carroll residents. (Courtesy of Anna Gray) QuickSilver. All are invited. to make luncheon reservations or for The Good Samaritan Society- holding a bake sale from 9 a.m. to 3 with a wide variety of theme baskets. the center’s residents.

Call Anna Gray, 815-244-7715, more information.

Mount Carroll Auxiliary also is p.m., and there will be a silent auction

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By GLORIA YODER Hi to each of you!

Can it really be true that 3 years have passed since the birth of our darling daughter, Julia? She certainly has blessed our lives in so many ways.

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weeks ago, Aunt Mary showed Julia a bag with all kinds of goodies that he wants for his birthday supper. were to be used at her party, such as (The fun part is when my birthday balloons, a pink table cloth, colorful arrives and he makes a meal of my choice for me.) This time he chose then, Julia would go into the pantry a mashed potato supper. We had and get the bag and show its contents mashed potatoes, gravy, and grilled off to the rest of us. chicken along with apricot and pecan On the day of her party, she pies and homemade vanilla and was delighted to be allowed to help mocha ice cream for dessert.

Mary bake her birthday cake and put pretty sprinkles and candles on top. it was time for Julia to open her Of course, most of the decorations birthday gifts. She barely knew how were a girlish pink, even though the to respond to be receiving so many presents at once. She loves writing him that there are also some blue and coloring, so she got a nice variety candles and sprinkles on the bright of writing gear. She almost couldn’t pink birthday cake so he wouldn’t believe her eyes when she opened a feel totally left out! pink gift bag with soft, furry gloves.

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We’re eating lots of salads and winter when it snows,” she shrieked other garden goodies, which helps ate and enjoy dried beans such as a sled ride!”

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“Four-H is a real-life experience. Members learn how to do tasks and make decisions similar to those in adult life. These are called life skills.

Using life skills, members learn how to manage their resources, work together in groups, develop critical thinking skills and communicate with others.”

Leanne Rahn, 4-H and Youth program coordinator for University of Illinois Extension

New year starting

ing. Members set goals, and plan arroll County 4-H and conduct programs that help is gearing up for them accomplish their goals. This another year of fun. process them learn how to learn.

The new 4-H year started Sept.

1, and clubs are reorganizing and express their own ideas and how to enrolling members. listen to, understand, and respect “Four-H is a real-life experi- what others have to say. Group ence. Members learn how to do discussions, activities and club tasks and make decisions similar meetings give them the opportuto those in adult life,” said Leanne nity to practice democratic group Rahn, 4-H and Youth program action, and to become aware of coordinator for University of group dynamics.

Illinois Extension.

It’s not just the kids who ben“These are called life skills. efit, Rahn said.

Using life skills, members learn A 4-H club is made up of five how to manage their resources, or more youth who meet once a work together in groups, develop month and who have a planned a critical thinking skills and com- program, officers and one or more municate with others.” projects per member. Members Kids who were 8 to 18 on Sept. may also participate in talks, 1 are eligible to join 4-H, regard- demonstrations, judging, tours and less of color, ethnic background, county events. religion, gender, family status or Club leaders develop their disability. The Cloverbud program own leadership skills, and they is designed for kids ages 5 to 7 contribute to the growth and

by Sept. 1. development of young people by Families are an important part teaching them life skills. of the 4-H program, Rahn said.

They also have opportuni“Parents, brothers, sisters and ties for personal growth and for other members of the family can contributing to the growth and learn new skills and adopt new development of other adults. ideas by being a part of the 4-H And help is available, in the program; 4-H is adaptable to each form of guidance and support individual and each community. from other leaders, parents, and “Four-H clubs also get involved University of Illinois Extension. in service-learning activities Printed 4-H materials are also designed to improve the circum- available, she said. stances in their community. Through Youth need relationships activities like cleaning up neigh- with adults who can help fulfill borhoods or assisting with local their need to feel good about food pantries, 4-H members learn themselves. All leaders need is citizenship and leadership skills.” to care about young people and Other benefits, according to to be willing to give their time Rahn: and knowledge to help 4-H’ers develop to his their greatest for mental, physical and social potential, Rahn said. growth. The informal education For more information on 4-H provides supplements the joining or leading a 4-H club training received in the home, near you, contact Rahn at lrahn@ at school and from other youth illinois.edu or the Carroll County organizations.

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4-H’ers create comfort bags for cancer patients

By Prairie Advocate Staff The Carroll County 4-H Junior Ambassadors made cancer care bags for their annual 4-H service learning project. They collected donations and bought supplies designed to help people undergo-

ing chemotherapy to feel better or to add a little comfort to their experience.

The bags were given to people in Carroll County and to patients at the Ferguson Cancer Center in Freeport.

Various businesses and people lent their support: Casey’s General

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Celebrating 175 years of small-town living those of today.

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Letters and Commentary Get ready for the lame duck budget

effect just as heinous and destructive Democrat-led Senate has not brought a single appropriations bill to the

By Robert Romano The House of Representatives its part has passed seven spending led by Republicans is prepared to pass a continuing resolution for ing amendments. “Senate Democrats have lost their right to have any say at all on the November elections. for Limited Government President

and Urban Development forcing of the GOP poised to reclaim the Senate housing smack in the middle of place for these departments and this year. Pushing the continuing rimental Environmental Protection them the opportunity for reinforcebudget after the elections but before These happen to be time-sensiagainst Obama. tive. The HUD regulation actually Mehrens called for any con- goes into effect in October. Trans- from taking effect. ferring control over the Internet’s domain name system and assigned

representatives and senators they to push the spending bill until after representatives in the November merce Department could be done as elections have been seated. maybe that’s the idea.

The timing also may jeopardize Robert Romano is the senior a budget at the last minute before opportunities for Republicans to editor of Americans for Limited their terms expire. defund things like the Internet giveGovernment.

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American Made wild cards: Zenga’s and New Morning Glass

By TOM KOCAL TKocal@prairieadvocate.com MOUNT CARROLL – Unprecedented. The 2014 Martha Stewart American Made Awards received entries from every state, with more than 3,000 nominees. Two Mount Carroll businesses entered the contest, and both of them are among the 1000 “We’re just thrilled,” said Mary Kernan of New Morning Glass. “It is so cool that this tiny town in Northwest New Morning Glass, 113 W. Market St., is owned and operated

by Jack Doebler and his wife, Mary Kernan. They entered the Crafts category under the subcategory Ceramics, Pottery, and Glass.

Zenga’s, 108 W. Market St., is owned and operated by Heather Houzenga. She also entered the Crafts category, but under the subcategory Recycled, Up-cycled, Vintage Crafts.

“The judges selected 800 of

ABOVE: If she’s not creating artwork, you will find Heather Houzenga, owner and operator of Zenga’s in Mount Carroll, chatting with friends or customers in her studio and storefront, surrounded by a huge variety of up-cycled art.

TOP: It takes at least 10 different steps just to add color to the doorknobs made at New Morning Glass in Mount Carroll.

The business has also created stained glass windows for Milledgeville Trinity Lutheran Church, First Presbyterian Heather said. “But 200 additional in Morrison, and the First Brethren Church in Lanark. (PA photos/Tom Kocal) social media shares. That’s how we both got in as Wild Cards.”

American Made Awards judges sifted through entries from June 13 through Sept. 9, using demonstrated creativity and innovation as part of the “Many of our friends and customers shared New Morning Glass and Zenga’s entries on Facebook and other social media. Now the online voting begins,” Doebler said.

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What set her business apart from some of the other 3,000 entries?

Houzenga said that the majority of the ideas for her Zenga’s line of “beautiful imperfections” stem from seeing things differently, re-inventing them to take on a whole new dimension of life.

“In 2008, I left a full-time teaching position (High school english and elementary art), when the board of education threatened the students’ art programming, which resulted in a worked in sales, public relations, marketing and hospitality for many years, and given my passion for art, it was only natural to establish my studio, inside Imaginarium – Now & Zen Gallery, in downtown Mount Carroll.

“When I stop to think of the beautiful part of the country I live, where it’s affordable to do what I’m doing; the amount of freedom I have as a female, thanks to those who have come before me; the many supporters, friends and family who have stood by in admiration, though they worried some over my decisions; the variety of musicians, artists, writers, and performers, that also call the Midwest their home, who come together as a vibrant community when they’re called upon; and the growing visibility that social

media has established, to make it that much easier to communicate with like minds and reach a broader audience, I feel I am blessed.”

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The couple met when they were assigned to work together in a glass blowing course at Eastern Oregon University, LaGrande, Oregon. Thirty years later, their business, New Morning Glass, still inspires, supports and transforms them.

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combined creative passion and skills that we share for glass making,” Kernan says. “Four years ago we started a new project, doorknobs. We have developed a beautiful, unique product that is very common but with our touch adds an artistic element to any door.”

“Someone asked how long it takes to make a doorknob. I tell them 34 years,” Doebler quipped.

Kernan said that making doorknobs is a joy. “But the hardware was our challenge. We ended up designing our own mounts. Our mounts are solid brass made in Northern Illinois. We work with a wonderful metal artist in Rhode Island for our hardware trim sets with hand cast back plates.”

The couple love being in Mount Carroll, and their love of community and what they do is evident in their work.

“Our studio produces glass work, which includes custom stained glass windows, fused glass jewelry, hand blown glassware and knobs. We teach stained glass classes, and teach 1-day glassblowing workshops on Saturdays during the fall and winter,” Doebler said.

“One of the past American Made top 10 contest winners made metal combs for men,” Kernan said. “Who would have thought that a simple, everyday item like a comb would attract so much attention?

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By MICHAEL MILLER For The Prairie Advocate SAVANNA – The new owners of Savanna Times Theater – Lars, Kathy and Chip Colgan – are raising money to buy a digital projection system, needed because movie companies no longer distribute movies in a 35 mm format.

With the help of The Savanna Train Car Museum, the Colgans are

ticket stub itself is good for one free admission to the theater.

Tickets are available at various businesses around town; the drawing will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and you need not be present to win.

About 650 tickets have been sold; along with movie ticket sales and donations, the fund has about $8,500 so far, Lars Colgan said.

The Colgans also are making other improvements. A new sound system with 11 speakers on each side is being installed, and patrons can rent a private, air-conditioned viewing room upstairs that seats eight. Cost is $25, with no concessions, $15 with drinks bought at the theater but no concessions, or $10 with concessions and drinks.

The theater, which seats 200,

to $2,026 to replace the phone system, which was struck by lightning.

Paying $5,500 for engineering needed to repair the sidewalk from the area of the former Schroeder’s Bar to the Highway 64/84 stoplights. A grant will pay for its installation, Finance Committee Chairman Bill Robinson said.

Kathy and Lars Colgan, new owners of Savanna Times Theater, are selling raffle tickets to raise money for a digital projector. The drawing is Saturday.

(PA photo/Michael Miller) also is available to rent for special occasions, and patrons even can bring their own movie and see it on the big screen for $75 to $85.

Thursdays, patrons can bring their own popcorn bowls; the theater

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Showtimes are 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday.

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A resolution allowing the West SAVANNA – A bevy of Carroll School District to conduct a requests for funds highlighted the parade from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 9 that Sept. 9 meeting of the Savanna will necessitate the temporary closCity Council. ing of state Route 64 from Division The council OK’d: Street to Chicago Avenue.

A police department request Also at the meeting:

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A Public Works request to replace a guardrail on North Fifth and Webster streets for about $19,970.

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The council also approved: An ordinance authorizing the Police Department to dispose of many items of municipal property.

Granting a license to the Savanna Lions Club, so it can hold its annual Candy Day fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 12 noon Oct. 11 at the intersection of state Routes 64 and 84.

A resolution authorizing the use of the Great River Trail for the Relay for Life/American Cancer Society’s Smashing Pumpkin Run/Walk on Oct. 18.

An ordinance exempting the Savanna Park District from being billed for its water usage in the Marquette Park area for 5 years, in the spirit of maintaining good rela-

Robinson detailed some new thoughts of the Finance Committee on the life insurance proposal for not only the police union, but for all city employees, namely that the premium for all employees would be $2,170.92 for one option, to take affect Dec. 1.

Mayor Tony McCombie reviewed a letter from the West Carroll High School Biology department, which had heard of the recent discussions of the pros and cons of feeding feral animals, and would like to investigate this further. McCombie said she had made available to them all the minutes involving this issue, with a debate on the matter in the John Lindeman said that the county had done chip and seal work on Clay Street and that this would not what was known as a “cape seal” to hold things together better during the chip and seal portion, with the microsurfacing work then going over the top of it. He hoped the work would be done by about Tuesday.

Sheryl Sipe noted that Ferguson Waterworks is doing the last work on meter replacement, and estimated the middle of 2015 before enough data could be collected to initiate any billing changes.

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By LYNNETTE FORTH For The Prairie Advocate MOUNT CARROLL – The city met Sept. 9 and heard from its committees: Historic Preservation: The Historic District resurvey is to be completed; the next meeting is today.

Recreation: A job description for pool manager will be created and the job will be advertised next summer. Fundraising has raised $400. Chairs must be purchased before the 2015 season begins.

Streets and properties: Debris has been cleaned up at the Point Rock Park entrance, and a score board for the park has been ordered.

Repairs on East and Benton streets are done. Sidewalk repair for 100 and 200 blocks of North Carroll Street were discussed. A parking request by Jill Bess was denied.

Cemetery: There has been stone repairs, and members agreed to send a letter to a resident near the cemetery for an ordinance violation regarding property cleanup.

Police: The Council OK’d hiring Jason Schwartz as a parttime officer.

Finance: Chairman Tom Charles noted that the city will be seeking bids for commercial insurance coverage. Clerk Julie Cuckler got the OK to attend a workshop and training. Alderman approved an inter-fund loan of $21,000 from the bond and interest sinking fund to the sewer fund.

New business Mayor Carl Bates noted that DeBauche Communication has submitted a permit to install fiber optic cable in the city right of way.

Cuckler said she had not heard back from the engineers or Maintenance Supervisor Rusty Handel, and Bates suggested tabling the issue until more information can be obtained. The cable would be extended up State and Lincoln streets.

Bates advised the council that MediaCom will be increasing its rates again.

Citywide cleanup day is Oct. 4.

Cuckler reported that Gov. Pat Quinn sent a letter regarding the passage of the transportation capital bill program. She said that in the past, the city had received $7,500 as a grant.

Friends of the Mount Carroll Township Public Library go the OK to conduct a raffle from Sept.

15 through Dec. 6.

The next meeting is Sept. 23 in City Hall.

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10, 85 West Carroll High School FFA freshmen and sophomore agriculture students attended the Fall Harvest Safety Days camp at the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety at Northeast Iowa Community College in Peosta, Iowa.

The students were divided into groups and trained on the safe operation of skid loaders an farm combines; the prevention of grain entrapment and suffocation; and tractor and rural roadway safety.

West Carroll FFA advisers Dan Hartman and Don Mathey chaperoned the trip.

Agriculture continues to rank as one of the most dangerous occupations in North America.

The National Safety Council will put the spotlight on farming, ranching and related health and safety issues during National Farm Safety Week, Sept. 21-27.

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By Prairie Advocate staff SPRINGFIELD – Assistant Senate Republican Leader Tim Bivins, R-Dixon, was named a Guardian of Small Business by the National Federation of Independent Business for his legislative record on small-business issues.

NFIB/Illinois designates key votes in the Legislature that owners as important to the success of their business. Every 2 years, the group tallies the votes to determine how lawmakers fare on small- business issues, state Director Kim Clarke Maisch said in a news release.

“Clearly, legislators like Sen. Bivins understand what small busi-

ness means to Illinois’ economy,” Maisch said in the release. “Our members appreciate the strong support from our senators and representatives, many of whom own and operate their own businesses back in their districts.”

The NFIB Guardian of Small Business award is granted when at least an 80 percent voting record is achieved on nine key votes affecting the cost of doing business in the state and the regulatory environment facing small businesses.

Only 54 of 177 Illinois lawmakers earned the award during the 201314 legislative session.

NFIB is Illinois’ largest small-business association with more than 11,000 dues-paying members, the release said.

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Obituaries Allen Miller

Allen Ross Miller, 77, of Savanna, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2014 at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa. His funeral was held Friday at First United Methodist Church in Savanna, with burial in Savanna Township Cemetery. LawJones Funeral Home in Savanna handled arrangements.

Peggy Rae (Pacey) Woker

Peggy Rae (Pacey) Woker passed away on Sept. 13, 2014 at her home with her family by her side. Peggy was born April 5, 1951 in Woodstock to Harold “Stub” and Mary Lou P a c e y. S h e lived in Richmond until she was 14 and her dad’s job was transferred to Pearl City. She graduated from Pearl City High School in 1969.

On June 21, 1969 she and Gerald Woker were married at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pearl City.

Peg and Gerald farmed side by side for their entire married lives near Pearl City. Peg was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pearl City, Stephenson County Farm Bureau, AMPI, and was a volunteer for the Stephenson County 4-H for many years.

Together Gerald and Peg served on committees such as the Stephenson County Ag Breakfast and together they managed the milk and doughnut booth at the Stephenson County Fair. She looked forward to the fair every year. Spending time with her granddaughters was her favorite pastime. She enjoyed listening to them play the piano and watching them play softball. Peg also was an avid bowler, and in her younger days, enjoyed golfing at her uncle’s golf course. She also

By Prairie Advocate staff Two grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration have been awarded to the ChicagoRockford International Airport and the General Downing Peoria International Airport.

Peoria’s $2.4 million grant will be used to fund the milling and overlay of about 4,700 feet of the airport entrance road as well as soil stabilization and pipe replacement to prevent further erosion.

Rockford’s $693,000 grant will be used to build a 30,000-square-

Lois L. Spencer

Lois L. Spencer, 84, of Thomson, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014 at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. Her funeral service was held Saturday at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Savanna. The Rev. Dan Foelske Lutheran Cemetery in rural Savanna.

Memorials may be made to St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church. was a fantastic cook!

Peggy is survived by her husband of 45 years, Gerald Woker, her children, Aaron Woker of Pearl City, Brenda Woker of DeKalb, and Deanna (Christopher) Fink of Lanark; two spunky granddaughters, Samantha and Katelyn Fink of Lanark; her mother, Mary Lou Pacey of Pearl City; brother Gord (Lynn) Pacey of Kent; sisters, Rose Kuhlemier of Forreston and Pamela (Ron) Conkey of Lena; sister-in-law, Karen (Merle) Endress of Chetek, Wisconsin; brother-in-law, Gary (Karen) Woker of Thomson; and several loving uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Peggy was preceded in death by her father, Harold “Stub” Pacey; brother’s Robert “Big Bob” Pacey, and Dale Pacey; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Wayne and Neva Woker.

Her funeral is 10 a.m. today at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pearl City, with interment at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport. A memorial fund has been established. Visit www. hermannfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

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Farm Bureau at a glance

By Kayla Hinrichs Guest Columnist

My name is Kayla Hinrichs. A week after graduating from Illinois State University, I began my career adventures with the Illinois Farm Bureau as a manager trainee. I am very thankful for the opportunity to work for the Farm Bureau and I look forward to one day working for a county. I am from Athens, in Menard County.

My passion for agriculture started at a very young age, when I spent hours upon hours in a tractor with my grandfather. I was in love with riding in the big equipment, the secret stash of candy under the arm rest, and and with coming up with reasons why my grandpa and I should eat before noon. I never truly understood how important agriculture was at that time, but that all changed once I got into high school.

I was the athlete who played all the sports and had very little time for other activities, but then I was permanently injured and told I no longer could play sports. Because I had all this extra time, I was able to dedicate it to FFA. I became “that girl,” the one who attended almost all the FFA conferences, camps, and conventions, all the Career Development events a girl could dream of, and even had the privilege of serving as Section 14 president. Because of FFA, I was able to gain friends from all over the state, travel, and develop skills such as public speaking, run-

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Recreation Board at Sept. 8 meeting.

Police Chief Brian Melton told â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are in no real hurry, but we council members that saw how the do want to get is established before Pannier said.

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Paint the Town volunteers spruce up Lanark

Remzije Dzeladini, 4, of Morrison decorates her square downtown for the 2013 Paint the Town festival. The annual event returns Saturday for its 20th year. (PA photo/Alex T. Paschal)

Celebrating 20 years

By Prairie Advocate staff Getting warmed up with hot chocolate before grabbing their paint brushes are (left) Olyvia Leverton, Hannah Joens, Morgan Wolber, Jenica Stoner, Morgan Pettenger, and Emmah Cady. Twenty-five volunteers met at the Lanark Maintenance Building for cookies and muffins baked by Janie Dollinger, and coffee and cocoa donated by Mayor John Huggins and his wife, Julie. (PA photos/Tom Kocal)

MORRISON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Paint the Town returns for its 20th year Saturday in downtown Morrison.

The day begins with the Harvest Hammer 5K Run/Walk and 21-mile bike ride.Also offered are kids races and team and individual events, all starting at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Ave. The kids races begin at 8:15 a.m., the duathlon at 9; day-of registration begins an hour beforehand. A color run also is planned this year.

Visit harvesthammer.org for information on fees, prizes, age classes and a registration form.

As the race concludes, crowds will venture downtown for a day of painting the streets. The festival also will feature live music, Billy the Balloon Guy, a magician and more.

Participants of all ages get a 5-by-5-foot square of Main Street to bottles of paint, brushes, chalk, sponsor giveaways and a collectible Paint the Town T-shirt.

The cost of one square is $8 in person or $9.43 online, both in advance.

The cost is $13 the day of the event.

For early-bird prices, squares must be purchased by Thursday in person or online. Late registration online is open until 4 p.m. Friday. Registration will be taken at the registration table on Market Street, and multiple squares can be purchased. To register by mail, send a check payable to CAPA and registration form to P.O. Box 45, Morrison, IL 61270. To register in person. drop off a check at 200 W. Main St. Go to paintthetownmorrison.com to register, or for more information.

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A B O V E L E F T: L a n a r k Shannon area Girls Scouts from Troops 5302, 387 and 5055 were busy at the Lanark City Park. Scraping a park bench, preparing it for its new winter coat, are (from left) Emma Joens, Hannah Joens, and Torey Leverton.

ABOVE RIGHT: Threeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a charm, as Addison, Kennedy and Monica Burkholder make volunteering a family affair by painting several fire hydrants Saturday during Paint the Town in Lanark.

If you missed the fun last weekend, Mayor John Huggins said you can volunteer again this weekend, Saturday, Sept. 20.

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STERLING – CGH Medical Center has entered the Medline Pink Glove Dance Competition.

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The competition uses the joy of dancing to honor people affected by breast cancer, while dancers wear pink gloves in support of breast cancer awareness and the hope for a cure. CGH’s video submission features local cancer survivors, CGH staff, Whiteside County Health Department staff, members of Team Underwires, Morrison Pons and others, dancing to Mandisa’s “Overcomer.”

The video also shows a clip of Sharon Deter, a Morrison resident who died Aug. 26 from breast cancer.

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ABOVE: Devon Murray and Leslie Neis work together to properly fold the U.S. flag as KC Phelps looks on.

The teens, members of West Carroll High School Ag I classes, were taking part in a Sept. 9 visit by Illinois State FFA President Cody Morris and Section 1 FFA officers Hayden Keltner, Christy Ralston, Jordan Oellerich, and Taler Meneguin designed to focus on teamwork, cooperation, overcoming obstacles and the benefits and opportunities of becoming an FFA member.

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They are the parents of Randall (Joyce), Richard (Janet), Ryan (Debbie), Reggie (Linda), Rodney (Nancy), Ramona Cruse, and Rita (Randy) Brinkmeier. They have 18 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

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‘Soldier, Come Home’ features local actors

‘Soldier, Come Home’ cast members Mary Jo Frederick (left), John McConnel, Mark Klein, Beaver Miller, John Gloor, John Pokornik, Zachary Timm, and Roman Timm rehearse under the watchful eyes of the production team of Kathy Mangler, Director Al Cairo, and Contessa Ehlers, seated at the table.

One-act play has ties soldier SAVANNA – Rehearsals for the one act play, “Soldier, Come Home’, are in progress at the Savanna Museum and Cultural Center.

The play is based upon family letters exchanged during the Civil War. The two lead characters are Mary, played by Mary Jo Frederick of Mount Carroll, and Philip, played

by Savanna resident John Gloor.

“Many of the lines and speeches in the play are the likes of which Ernest Hemingway would have been most proud,” said Director Al Cairo, also of Savanna.

On a historic note, Philip Pringle, the Civil War soldier that most of the play is based upon, served in the Army of the Potomac along with other Pennsylvania soldiers.

“Coincidentally, Jacob Plattenberger, a Savanna leading citizen for many years following the war, served with the same military unit as Pringle. It is quite possible that they fought side by side in many of the battles,” said Jean Ferris of the Savanna Historical Society.

A mannequin portraying Jacob Plattenberger, from Gene Wright’s Gallery of Civil War soldiers, will be on display during the performances.

The remaining characters and supporting cast, in the reader’s theater presentation, will be performed by presenters Mark Klein, Beaver Miller, John Pokornik, Zachary Timm, Roman Timm and John McConnel. Production members include Kathy Mangler and Contessa Ehlers.

The play will be performed at 7 p.m. Oct. 3 and 4 and 2 p.m.

Oct. 5 in the Community Room of the Savanna Museum and Cultural Center, 406 Main St. Suggestion donation is $9 for adults, and $5 for children 17 and younger. Reservations will betaken for assigned seating; call Ann Zink, 815-275-1958.

Article and photo submitted by Jean Ferris for the SHS.

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Runners, Walkers and Strollers are welcome! Please, No Pets.

ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS ENTERTAINMENT AND UPKEEP OF THE CARROLL COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. THE RACE COURSE WILL TAKE YOU ALL AROUND THE FAIRGROUNDS TO GIVE YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE HOW BEAUTIFUL THE GROUNDS ARE OUTSIDE OF FAIR WEEK!

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Please make checks payable to: Carroll County Fair Send Entry Fee and Form to: Carroll County Fair PO Box 548 Milledgeville, IL 61051

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SENATE WEEK IN REVIEW Sept. 8-12, 2014

By IL Senator Tim Bivins, 45th District tions from previous audits were repeated in the latest audit.

SPRINGFIELD – A state audit has revealed continued problems in the Expanded All Kids state health insurance program; a bipartisan legislative committee is set to begin its review of state rules on hydraulic fracturing; and online voter registration is now available.

Audit: Problems continue in All Kids

A new state audit showed problems continue with lax oversight in the Expanded All Kids state health insurance program.

State agencies in charge of the program were cited for failing to conduct annual eligibility reviews, failing to verify income, duplicate enrollments and continuing to pay old to qualify.

The Expanded All Kids program covers about 84,500 children and provided $75.2 million services to children during the audit period.

required to have an annual review of their eligibility for the program, annually as required. assigned to determine income eligibility did not verify one month’s income as required.

longer were eligible. gram continues to have children who are coded as undocumented immigrants even though they had or alien registration numbers. mentation to verify the Illinois

The audit provided new fodder for those critical of the Quinn administration’s management of Medicaid costs by raising continuing issues about the ability or willingness of state program administrators to adequately monitor eligibility and purge individuals who do not qualify.

Legislative Committee to review hydraulic fracturing rules A bipartisan compromise meant to spur jobs and encourage

tation, more than a year after being passed.

Proposed rules for implementing Illinois’ new hydraulic fracturing rules were to be reviewed Tuesday by the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. support from both parties and was widely viewed as model legislation with major business and environmental organizations supporting the compromise.

However, since being signed into law, the implementation has moved slowly, with many critical of the state’s Department of Natural Resources for what they viewed as foot-dragging. proposed rules, they will debate whether the agency overstepped its authority in writing proposed rules to implement the new law.

The bipartisan JCAR is a committee of legislators assigned to review the rules that state agencies must adopt when implementing legislation. It is its responsibility to assure that the executive branch rules match up with what the Legislature intended when a bill was passed.

Online voter registration available Illinois residents have until

new option available this year.

The Illinois State Board of

Elections online voter registration site went live in June and by the end of August, about 5,000 people had used the system.

That number is expected to interested can go directly to the State Board of Elections online voter registration site.

could raise concerns. Although state sales taxes grew by $48 million the

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The lower income tax colIllinois has received some lections raise concerns that job encouraging economic news lately, with recent drops in the state’s historically high unemployment rate money. and other signs that an improving At the same time, strong sales tax receipts show consumer spending is up. But, while rising sales tax But two new reports serve as receipts can indicate that consumers reminders of how far the state still are spending more due to increased in order. A report from the Legisla- also be an indicator of higher prices agency shows a drop in state tax from Moody’s Investor Services highlights just how deeply in debt state and local pension systems are in Illinois, when compared to other states.

Also, the nation’s largest organization of small businesses recently announced that I had received the “Guardian of Small Business” award from the Illinois chapter of the National Federation of Small Business. The honor is based on a

Moody’s report: Illinois has worst pension debt

If Illinoisans needed a reminder that the state’s public pension systems are deeply in debt, they got it when Moody’s Investor Services released a special report showing the state’s ratio of pension debt to revenues is far and away the worst in the nation.

The Moody’s study shows Illinois pension debt at 250 Connecticut with around 200

lative session.

Tax receipts fall

Two months into the state’s

percent and neighboring Wisconsin is at less than 25 percent, as are Illinois and Connecticut are the only states with ratios above

government base revenues have

once tied with Illinois for the worst credit rating in the nation, is previous year, according to the latest report from the Legislature’s well below 80 percent.

The report was not a downCommission on Government Foregrade of Illinois’ credit rating, casting and Accountability.

The drop in revenues was not unexpected, according to CoGFA, Moody’s – still the lowest rating of any state.

The report came as pension reform legislation adopted last related to the state’s tax Refund Fund.

Still, the state’s tax receipts

The largest of the state pension systems is the Teacher’s Retirement System, which covers downstate and suburban teachers and administrators and accounts for around 40 percent of the Adjusted Net Pension Liability.

That number does not include Chicago Public Schools. That one school district accounts for around 5 percent of all Illinois adjusted net pension liabilities.

Moody’s also points out Chicago have historically made contributions below the amounts actuaries recommend.

Illinois history conference set the History of Illinois will be held Convention Center and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in on nearly every point in Illinois’ history, from prehistoric East St. Louis, to African-American activists and immigrants, to Abraham Lincoln’s speeches, and to the bustling streets of modern, downtown Chicago. A wide range of topics and multiple sessions will be available throughout each day.

The conference also will feature eight sessions designed in learning new ways to explore history in the classroom. Go to www.illinois.gov/ihpa/Involved/ for a schedule of events or more information.

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NOTICE OF ELECTION

SHANNON RESIDENTS APRIL 7, 2015 Petitions for Election of Offices for Independent Candidates for Village of Shannon for the consolidated election to be held April 7, 2015, are available from the Village Clerk and may be circulated starting September 23, 2014. Petitions may be obtained Mondays between 9 A.M. and 12 P.M., and Tuesdays between 9 A.M. and 4 P.M., at the Village Hall, 17 E. Market St., Shannon, Illinois, (815) 864-2194. Petitions must be filed with the Village Clerk, Denise Bormann, between December 15-22, 2014.

OFFICES INCLUDE (3) VILLAGE TRUSTEES (4 YEAR TERM) The Terms of Village Trustees Butch Meinders, Wayne Gaul, and Mark Curtis expire.

THANK YOU, DENISE BORMANN, VILLAGE CLERK

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals will be held Monday October 6th, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the conference room on the first floor of the Carroll County Courthouse. The following item are on the agenda: 1.) Zoning Amendment #A.14-09-903 for the property located between Crim Drive and Riefsteck Road of the Jo-Carroll Depot, Savanna, IL. The legal description for this property is described as tracts A,B,C & D located in the SE ¼ of the NW ¼ Sec 2 Township 25 North Range 2 East otherwise referred to as Washington (West) Township. The requested amendment comes from Savanna Stables, LLC. The request is to rezone a portion of property currently zoned C-1 to I-1. The PIN for this property is part of 09-01-02-400-004.

All interested persons or parties are invited to attend and participate in said public hearing. Questions regarding this hearing or the items on the agenda may be directed to the Carroll County Zoning Department.

Jeremy Hughes GIS & Zoning Department

60 Years Together

MILLEDGEVILLE—Robert & Donna (Craig) Schriner of Milledgeville, IL will be celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary on September 25, 2014. They were married on September 25, 1954 at the Polo Methodist Church in Polo, IL. They are the parents of four daughters: Nancy (Matt) Davis of Carson City, NV, Judy (Mark) Bresson of Compton, IL, Patricia (Steve) Sturtevant of Shannon, IL, and Beverly (Rod) Gruhn of Milledgeville, IL. They have twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Their children will be hosting an Open House on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at the Heritage Center in Lanark, IL from 2-5 p.m. The couple request that gifts be omitted.

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New state law protects American black bears, mountain lions and gray wolves SPRINGFIELD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The gray wolf, American black bear and mountain lion, or cougar, will come under the protection of the Illinois Wildlife Code on Jan. 1.

Senate Bill 3049 gives the Illinois Department of Natural Resources the authority to manage these species for the protection of both wildlife and the public.

All three species were present when settlers arrived in Illinois, but were all but gone from the state by the mid-1800s. Because of improved legal protections and habitat restoration, these species are returning to some of their former range in the eastern United States. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wolves, mountain lions and black bears have been absent from Illinois for more than 150 years. As the populations of these animals continue to grow, we expect to see occasional individuals dispersing from their current ranges into Illinois,â&#x20AC;? IDNR Director Marc Miller said in a news release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This law gives the department the ability to create long-term management goals and to draft response protocols on

allowing it remain a wild animal. needed to allow the department to develop formal rules and protocols to manage these species.

Q: What will IDNR do to manage wolves, bears and mountain lions?

A: Right now, IDNR biologists and the Illinois Conservation Police are working together to develop protocols for addressing interactions between people and wolves, bears and mountain lions.

Conservation Police will share this information with local law enforcement agencies, the likely A black bear sighted in Ogle and DeKalb counties this past summer was found in a tree June 19 southwest of Mount sighting or nuisance call.

Illinois Conservation Police Morris off Lowell Park Road. (Shaw Media file poto) Because of its federal protection, rules for taking a gray wolf south of Interstate 80 are more stringent.

South of I-80, gray wolves may not be taken unless they present an imminent threat to people. Any other taking requires state and federal permits.

Here are FAQâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about the new law:

A: The IDNR is not actively working to restore gray wolves, American black bears or mountain lions to Illinois. However, the agency recognizes that occasional individual animals are likely to make their way here.

A monthlong visit to northern Illinois by a black bear in June dem-

with these three species.â&#x20AC;?

The new law allows landowners Q: Is Illinois encouraging the among state and local government to kill a black bear or mountain lion return of large predators? entities in monitoring the bear, but if there is an imminent threat to lives and property. The law also allows landowners to apply for a nuisance permit to remove an animal that is not an immediate threat. The gray wolf already receives legal protection in Illinois from both the federal and the state Endangered Species Acts.

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to go on their way unless they pose a threat.

Q: What are the chances of populations of wolves, black bears and mountain lions becoming established in Illinois?

A: Re-colonization by these species is possible, although Illinois has relatively little suitable habitat in large enough blocks to support these animals. According to habitat models, only about 14.7 percent of Illinoisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; area is suitable for black bears, 6.6 percent for mountain lions and 14 percent for gray wolves.

Q: What can Illinois residents do to be prepared for encounters with these species?

A: Property owners can avoid encounters with wildlife by securing potential food sources, including pet food, barbecue grills, trash and other sources. Bird feeders can be taken down temporarily in the event of a local sighting.

Go to web.extension.illinois. edu/wildlife/ to learn more about living with wildlife. Go to www. ilga.gov/legislation/ to read the full text of the bill.

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MORRISONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;A family dinner is being planned to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Roy and Kathleen Book.

Roy Lee Book and Kathleen Faye Oltman were married September 19th, 1964 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rock Falls.

The Bookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have farmed in rural Morrison during their entire marriage. Kathleen worked in the banking industry for 21 years.

They are the parents of Kevin (deceased) and Kolleen (Doug) Pannier and the proud grandparents of Lauren and Kelly Pannier, all of Morrison.

Greetings may be sent to 22882 Lyndon Rd., Morrison, IL 61270.

School Petitions for the upcoming Tuesday, April 7, 2015, Consolidated Election will be available starting September 23, 2014 at the Carroll County Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office or at www.carroll-county.net.

The School Districts are as follows: ! astland School District 308-Four seats of the sevenmember board of education are up for election. (At-large) ! hadwick/Milledgeville School District 399-Three seats of the seven-member board of education are up for election. )ndidates may be from any township but there is a limit of three from any single township. ! $es arroll School District 314-Four seats of the sevenmember board of education are up for election.

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Freeport Aquin 42, Orangeville 6 Warren 20, East Dubuque 7 Fulton 42, Morrison 0 Sterling Newman 50, Bureau Valley 6 Erie/Prophetstown 49, Riverdale 22 Pecatonica 42, South Beloit 35 Spring Valley Hall 35, Amboy 14 Sterling 32, Rich South 12 Freeport 42, Rockford Jefferson 17 Oregon 40, Rock Falls 0 Mendota 23, Byron 13

EPC crushes Dakota The Wildcatz offense was clicking on all cylinders Friday night in Dakota as EPC rolled to the easy 44-7 victory. The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Catz (3-0) put 14 first-quarter points on the board and led 36-0 at the half.

The third quarter was scoreless, and the final period saw EPC put up 8 points and Dakota managing to get on the scoreboard. EPC amassed 358 yards of total offense, with the Indians grinding out 194 yards.

Eric Schaney led the EPC ground game, running the ball 20 times for 129 yards. Brighton Haverland caught three Deven Heeren passes for 61 yards, two of those going for scores. The Wildcatz travel to Galena on Friday evening to take on the 2-1 Pirates.

Galena tops Missiles The Pirates jumped out to a trailed as they took the 41-20 win.

Milledgeville scored its 20 points in the second and third quarters as Jordan Harris scored twice on the ground and threw a TD pass to Jeremy Bibler to complete the Missiles scoring.

Galena piled up 456 yards of total offense, while holding the Missiles to just 75 yards. Bruce Scharpf was a one-man wrecking zone four times. Milledgeville (1-2) travels to Polo on Friday night to face the undefeated (3-0) Marcos.

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Sept. 19 Dakota at Pecatonica South Beloit at Durand Warren at Forreston EPC at Galena Le-Win at West Carroll Stockton at AFC East Dubuque at Freeport Aquin Orangeville at River Ridge Milledgevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jeremy Bibler carries the football after catching a pass during Friday eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Milledgeville at Polo game at Floyd Daub Field against Galena. Bibler caught a pair of passes for 56 receiving Port Byron/Riverdale at Amboy yards in the 41-20 loss. (PA photo/Craig Lang) Erie/Prophetstown at Fulton Kewanee at Bureau Valley Sterling Newman at Morrison trophy as Fulton took the easy with teammate Aaron Ritenour Cardinals crush Orion at Spring Valley Hall 42-0 win. The Steamers led 7-0 adding 27 yards on 18 carries.

West Carroll Princeton at Peru St. Bede West Carroll (0-3) hosts the Rockridge at Sherrard their lead to 21-0 at the half.

3-0 Le-Win Panthers on Friday Forreston scored early and LaSalle-Peru at Geneseo Fulton scored three more times in often and cruised to the lopsided night.

Ottawa Twp. At Rochelle the third to put the contest out of 66-0 win in Savanna on Friday Morris at Sterling reach. evening. The Cardinals capitalArea Varsity Belvidere at Rockton Jason Osborn and Michael ized on numerous West Carroll Hononegah Pidde both found the end zone turnovers. Thunder quarterback Football Scores Machesney Park Harlem at twice for the Steamers, as Fulton Mason VanHook was intercepted Sept. 12 Belvidere North racked up 414 yards of offense EPC 44, Dakota 7 Rockford East at Freeport to Morrisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 81 yards. The Kody Plattenberger was picked off Galena 41, Milledgeville 20 Rockford Jefferson at Rockford Mustangs (0-3) host the Sterling once.

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Cougars place second in jamboree

The Eastland Cougars sixth-grade football team participated Saturday in the 2014 Rock River Valley Youth Football Conference Jamboree at River Ridge High School in Hanover. The Cougars defeated Polo, River Ridge, and AFC, tied West Carroll, and lost to eventual champions Chadwick-Milledgeville.

Eastland’s 3-1-1 record was good enough for second place in the tournament. (Courtesy of Chris Dertz)

Varsity Volleyball Schedule

Sept. 17 AFC at Forreston

Sept. 18 Stockton at West Carroll Milledgeville at Polo Le-Win at Pearl City Morrison at Erie Sterling Newman at Spring Valley Hall Sterling at Geneseo Belvidere North at Freeport Sept. 19 Eastland at Mount Pulaski Fall Festival Sept. 20 Eastland at Mount Pulaski Fall Festival Pearl City Tourney Freeport at Belvidere North Invite Sept. 22 River Ridge at Scales Mound Sept. 23 Eastland at Le-Win West Carroll at Galena Forreston at Milledgeville Pearl City at Stockton Orion at Morrison Rochelle at Sterling Freeport at Rockford East Varsity Volleyball Scores Sept. 8 Morrison 2, Annawan 1 (2521, 17-25, 25-21) Sterling 2, Sterling Newman 1 (20-25, 25-13, 25-12) Faith Christian 2, Fulton Unity 0 (25-15, 25-12) Amboy 2, Leland/Earlville 0 (25-23, 25-12) Sept. 9 Eastland 2, Stockton 0 (25-23, 25-17) Pearl City 2, West Carroll 1

(19-25, 25-23, 25-18) Morrison 2, Fulton 1 (23-25, 25-21, 25-20) Freeport Aquin 2, Milledgeville 0 (25-9, 25-23) Forreston 2, Polo 0 (25-12, 25-12) Kewanee 2, Sterling Newman 1 (26-24, 15-25, 25-22) Orangeville 2, South Beloit 0 (25-19, 25-10) Prophetstown 2, Riverdale 1 (2025, 25-21, 25-22) Erie 2, Rockridge 0 (25-13, 25-13) Bureau Valley 2, Amboy 0 (25-10, 25-5) Oregon 2, Rock Falls 0 (2520, 25-16) Dixon 2, Stillman Valley 1 (21-25, 25-14, 26-24) Sept. 11 Eastland 2, Pearl City 0 (2513, 25-15) Morrison 2, Riverdale 0 (2523, 25-17) Sterling 2, Spring Valley Hall 0 (25-7, 25-17) Freeport Aquin 2, Forreston 0 (25-11, 25-20) AFC 2, Polo 0 (25-22, 25-14) Prophetstown 2, Fulton 1 (17-25, 25-23, 25-23) Stockton 2, Scales Mound 1 (16-25, 25-22, 25-12) Dakota 2, Orangeville 0 (2511, 25-17) Durand 2, South Beloit 0 (25-16, 25-10) Rock Falls 2, Dixon 0 (2725, 25-18) Bureau Valley 2, Kewanee 0 (25-13, 25-13)

Medalist: Cole Ruckman, Dixon (37)

Medalist: Jake Hulbert, Morris (39)

At Byron Hills, Port Byron 1. Orion – 166 2. Riverdale – 166 3. Fulton – 173 At Indian Bluff, Milan 1. Sterling – 168 2. Rock island Alleman – 173 Medalist: Dylan Cervantes, RIA (39) At Ingersoll, Rockford 1. Rock Falls – 175 2. Rockford Lutheran – 186 At Mendota Country Club 1. Mendota – 182 2. Amboy – 184 3. Rochelle – 209 Sept. 9 At Edgewood, Polo 1. Polo – 183 2. Pearl City – 198 Medalist: Alex Scherer, Polo (47) At Cross Creek, Morrison 1. Morrison – 160 2. Prophetstown – 176 3. Erie – 190 Medalist: Ben Tegeler, Morrison (39)

At Emerald Hill, Sterling 1. Sherrard – 176 2. Sterling Newman – 196 3. Bureau Valley – 214 Medalist: Grant Morse, Sherrard (40) Sept. 10 At Rock River, Rock Falls 1. Rock Falls – 155 2. Sterling – 167 Medalist: Cooper Kilberg, Rock Falls (34) Sept. 11 At Sand Burr Run, Thomson 1. West Carroll – 184 2. Pearl City – 197 Medalist: Sean Keckler, West Carroll (42) At Prairie Ridge, Morrison 1. Morrison – 179 2. Sherrard – 182 3. Spring Valley Hall – 193 Medalist: Grant Morse, Sherrard (37)

Girls Golf Results Sept. 8 At Lake Carroll 1. Eastland – 228

At Morris CC, Morris 1. Sterling – 163 2. Morris – 169

At Timber Creek, Dixon 1- Dixon – 184 2- Polo – 190

Sept. 9 At Lake Carroll, Lanark 1. Erie – 195 2. Eastland – 214 Medalists: Karissa Freidag, Eastland, and Morgan Newton and Katlyn Weber, Erie (47) At Emerald Hill, Sterling 1. Yorkville – 203 2. Sterling – 252 Medalist: Louisa Washburn, Yorkville (47) Sept. 11 At Wolf Hollow, Lena 1. Le-Win – 191 2. Rock Falls – 228 3. Prophetstown – 237 Medalist: Callie Raders, Le-Win (43) At Oakwood, Coal Valley 1. Moline – 206 2. Sterling – 253 Medalist: Megan Medinger, Moline (41)

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Boys Golf Results

Sept. 8 At Westlake, Winnebago 1. Pecatonica – 159 2. Eastland – 191 Medalist: Nicky Dzurisin, Pecatonica (38)

2. Pearl City – 247 Medalist: Karissa Freidag, Eastland (43) At Saukie Golf Course, Rock Island 1. Rock Island Alleman – 185 2. Erie – 187 Medalist: Morgan Newton, Erie (41)

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‘Putting It Together’ cast starts rehearsals SAVANNA – When “Putting It Together” premiers later this month, it will be under the direction of James Beaudry, executive director and producer at Timber Lake Playhouse.

Beaudry, who’s been involved with more than 50 Timber Lake productions, including “Chicago”, “Cats”, “West Side Story” and “Grease”, is well known to area theater patrons.

His credits also include productions from Off-Broadway, New York Musical Theatre Festival, and Haven Theatre. He has served as a peer reviewer for Oxford University Press, Music and Dance Division, and been featured in Dance Magazine, Dance Spirit Magazine and Backstage.

The Castle Players feature actors from Florida, Louisiana and New York. Michael S. Dunavant is producing, and Nicholas Kaminski is music director.

Kaminski, originally from New Jersey, recently served as the alternating music director/assistant atre’s summer season. His credits include “Fiddler on the Roof”, “A Chorus Line”, “Spamalot”, and “Eric Whitacre’s Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings”. Kaminski, a Rutgers University graduate, is the son of Grammy-nominated compose, Stephen Kaminski.

Dunavant, Havencrest Castle’s curator and event director, has added another facet to his repertoire, that of producer.

“It is a privilege to work with this cast. They are an enthusiastic group and ‘Putting It Together’ showcases their talents to the optimum,” he said.

The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 and 27 and 2:30 p.m. Sept. 28; doors open 30 minutes before each show at the theater at 800 Chicago Ave., which is not handicapped-accessible.

Tickets are $17 for general admission, and $22 for preferred seating. VIP tickets are $50, which includes preferred seating, entrance to the pre-show, wine and hors d’oeuvres at intermission. Call 815-273-3900 or 815-990-7159 for tickets or more information.

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Tuesday, September 30th 2 Noon Wilbur & Beverly Kruse

7455 W. PEARL CITY ROAD PEARL CITY, IL

1973 Cadillac; 1971 GMC; 18 ft. Tandem Trailer; Cub Cadet mower; Antique Furniture, original; other household goods, tools and collectibles; smoking pipes and much more!

WILMA JEAN MCCULLOH ESTATE HOUSE AUCTION — ROCK FALLS —

Saturday, October 04, 2014 11:00am 1210 Flock Avenue, Rock Falls, Illinois

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VEHICLE: 95 Nissan Pathfinder XE, V-6, 5sp., 115,865mi.; TRACTOR: SC Case; BOATS & GARAGE ITEMS: flat-bottom wood boat; Ouachita alum. canoe; Generac 4200 G-Force generator-like new; cast iron Cub Cadet; floor jack; chain hoist; tire balancer; alignment; hand tools; engine hoist; Miller welder; 30gal. oil storage & pump; valve grinder; air compressor; ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: oak dressers; oak lamp table; oak drop-frt. secretary; tube radio; stepladder; girls Rocket bike; reflector bracket lamp; combination safe; glassware; bell w/ yoke; carpenter box; books; lamps; porcelain top table; painted commode; record player/radio; crockery; enamelware; drop-leaf 5leg table w/6 leaves; gateleg table; Elgin pocket watch; Maytag oil cup; silverware w/case; 2 quilts; quilt patches; dolls; advertising; 1800 & 1900’s almanacs; postcards; Steph. Co. plat books; (3) Remington prints; $1 & $5 silver cert.; ANTIQUE GUNS: Hopkins & Allen 12ga.; White Powder Wonder Shot 12ga. single; Hopkins & Allen 22L lever action hex barrel; blk. powder shot gun; HOUSEHOLD: 27ft. Amana refrig. w/ bottom freezer-almond; washer; elec. dryer; 20ft. chest freezer; gas stove; hutch; single & dbl. bed; wingback recliner; Kenmore sew machine; MANY MORE ITEMS TERMS: CASH OR CHECK. MUST HAVE PHOTO ID TO REGISTER JIM CALHOUN, AUCTIONEER IL LIC.440000333 MT. CARROLL 815-244-9660 FOR FULL LISTING & PICTURES www.calhounauction.com AUCTIONS

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Legal Description: WF FLOCK 3 ADD TO RF PT S, ½ Lt, 3 Blk

OPEN HOUSE: Wednesday, September 24, 5-7 p.m.

or call auctioneer for appointment This 2/3 Home with 1 Car Garage on a large lot. This is a very clean home with updates and mature trees. Living Room/Formal Dining Area: 19’x20’ – Built in China Hutch; Bedroom: 11’x14’ Bedroom: 9’x11’; Office/Bedroom: 9’x12’6”; Bath: 5’x9’; Laundry Area (w/stool): 5’6”x14’; Garage: 13’x21’; Boiler Heat, Gas Water Heater, Electric Stove, Refrig., Crawl Space Exec: Victor Hartman & Linda Kness — Attorney: Tom Potter Terms: Real Estate: 10% down, day of auction, balance on or before 30 days; when possession will be given, taxes to be prorated to date of closing, seller will provide Executor’s Deed and title insurance policy, buyer will enter in to a written contract to purchase immediately following the auction. All announcements made day of auction take precedence over written material and final bid subject to seller’s approval. Everything sold “As Is” “Where Is”. Down payment is non-refundable.

DAVID DAMHOFF AUCTIONEERING & APPRAISAL SERVICE 18661 Holly Road, Morrison, IL 61270 Office: 815-772-8850 • Cell: 815-535-4470 Website: daviddamhoff.com Illinois Licensed Auctioneer #440-000345 Auctioneer: David Damhoff Clerks: D.A.S Computerized Auction Sales

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Saturday, October 04, 2014 1:00pm 209 West North Street, Morrison, Illinois

Legal Description: Lot 5 in Block 5 and the West or Westerly 10 Ft. of Lot 4 in Blk 5, All in Knox Add., Morrison, IL

OPEN HOUSE: Thursday, September 25, 5-7 p.m.

or call auctioneer for appointment This 2/3 bedroom home with fireplace and 2 car garage sits on a large corner lot w/mature trees and shrubs. Living Room: 16’x19’6”; Dining Room: 9’x15’; Kitchen: 9’6”x12’; Bedroom: 11’6”x12’6”; Bedroom: 11’x12’; Entry Way: 6’6”x12’; Office: 7’6”x19’; Bedroom/Rec Room: 12’x12’6”; Finish Bedroom: 10’x20’; Garage (under house): 20’x21’6”; Outside Shed: 8’x10’; Cedar lined closet, stool & shower in basement, Asp. Shingles, Gas Water Heater, 100 Amp Service, Furnace.

Exec: Victor Hartman & Linda Kness — Attorney: Tom Potter Terms: Real Estate: 10% down, day of auction, balance on or before 30 days; when possession will be given, taxes to be prorated to date of closing, seller will provide Executor’s Deed and title insurance policy, buyer will enter in to a written contract to purchase immediately following the auction. All announcements made day of auction take precedence over written material and final bid subject to seller’s approval. Everything sold “As Is” “Where Is”. Down payment is non-refundable.

DAVID DAMHOFF AUCTIONEERING & APPRAISAL SERVICE 18661 Holly Road, Morrison, IL 61270 Office: 815-772-8850 • Cell: 815-535-4470 Website: daviddamhoff.com Illinois Licensed Auctioneer #440-000345 Auctioneer: David Damhoff Clerks: D.A.S Computerized Auction Sales

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Due to moving, the following items will be offered at Public Auction located at 1500 11th Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071. Directions west of IL Rt 40 in Rock Falls on US 30 to 12th Ave, then south 2 blocks to sale sight. Watch for Auction signs.

See advance salebills, possible color photos on our website at topauctions24-7.com/paspolo & auctionzip.com

Sunday, September 21, 2014 11:00 a.m.

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Household Whirlpool W&D; Woods upright freezer; Hotpoint refrigerator; Magic Chef stove; bakers stands; electric roaster; usual kitchenware, pots, pans, casseroles, etc; misc sm appliances; cookie jars; assorted glassware; ruby red & blue glassware; 12 place setting Haviland Johann china; china cabinet; short china cabinet; sm spoon collection; lots of knick knacks; jewelry armoire; lots of assorted jewelry; recliner; living room tables incl glass top couch table; kitchen table & chairs; hutch; oak commode w/towel rack; numerous Longaberger baskets; 8 boxes of comic books & other books; various lamps incl Gone with the wind 3pc tear drop lamp set w/pink shades; commode; wash stand; wall clock; pictures & mirror; stereo system; nice 4 piece bedroom set w/Queen size bed; dressers; quilt rack; linens; curtains; vacuum.

Miscellaneous 2 display cabinets; 2 white wood cupboards; 2 - 8’ & 2 - 6’ folding tables; totes full of yarn, material, craft items, doilies, etc; baskets; 12x12 screened tent; chain link fence; hand & garden tools; lots more misc items.

Ken Lindaas - Owner Auctioneers: Polo, IL Clerks: Public Auction Service Lenny Bryson (IL#440000158) 815-946-4120 Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#440000185) Mark Ebert (IL#440000341) 815-946-2809 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 Terms - Cash, good check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards.

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

The “Ron Iske Estate” Part III@ Public Auction Saturday, September 27, 2014 @ 10:00 A.M. 31168 Brookville Rd., Lanark, IL Antique tractors, Horse drawn equipment, Case thresh machine, Farm primitives, Household & more.

Auctioneers Note: We will be running two auction rings at the beginning of the auction, so bring a friend.

CASE 1929 THRESH MACHINE, PROVIDENCE THE GEORGE HEDTKE COLLECTION. Tractors & Parts: International W-9, complete; WD-9 Diesel; W-6, complete; W-6 parts, no-engine; Ford 9N; Wagner hydraulic loader; Farmall H, running cond.; AC model C w/belly mower; Massey Harris 101; McCormick Deering parts; JD 4020 parts; Horse Drawn Equipment: Disk: Cultivator “Hayes” planter; Oliver planter; Moline cultivator; John Deere cultivator; Moline planter; Tongues, eveners and more. Other Equipment, Feeders/Gates, Primitives, Tools, Hardware, Household & more: John Deere 112 chopper wagon w/gear; Yetter two stage grain cleaner w/6” augers; Kill Bros 350 gravity wagon; Harvest Flow 300 gravity wagon; Barge box w/hoist; Self unloading flare box w/ high sides; IH running gear; Barge box, no gear; 34” duals; Post hole digger; Hog feeders; Round bale feeders; Pipe gates & hog panels; Water tank; Wood posts; Wooden box grain drills/seeder; Oliver grain drill 3pt; Potato digger; Walking and garden plows;; Butcher kettles; Engine cart; Dirt pulverizer; Steel wheels; Scales; Crocks; Butter churns; Harness vise; Buzz saw; Auto head lights; Wooden wagon wheels; Fanning mill; Two hole corn chopper; Large selection of hand tools (many new), power tools, L&G tools; Christmas decorations; Shoe stretchers; Cabbage cutters; Cherry pitters; tins & bottles; Watts ware; Wicker wheelchair; Advertising items; Plus some 6-8 Hayracks FULL of Surprises!!! Please note this is only a partial listing!!

For expanded listing and photos log onto www.rudyontheweb.com Auction Conducted By: Rudy Auction Co. Troy Rudy; Auctioneer IL#440000433 WI#2618-052 • 815.297.4846 Terms & Conditions: Cash or Personal Check w/Photos ID. All items are sold in “AS IS” condition; neither seller or Auction Co. is responsible for accidents or items once sold.

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To settle the Estate, the following items will be offered at Public Auction located at 2063 Lowell Park Road, Dixon, IL 61021. Directions - North of Dixon from Galena Ave, turn North on Lowell Park Road for 1¾ miles, then east back in the lane. Watch for Auction signs.

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Tuesday, September 23, 2014 3:00 p.m.

Lunch Stand

Household - Collectibles Kenmore refrigerator; 3 chest freezers; Whirlpool upright freezer; Amana washer & dryer; small ice maker; kitchen table w/4 chairs; table & chair set; usual kitchenware & sm appliances; Noritake Warrington & Haviland Bavarian set of china; cook books; nut crackers; Kirby vac; 5 various TV’s; flowered couch & love seat; various living room furniture; lamps & end tables; folding chairs & tables; stereo systems & hifi; lots of records & cabinet; twin beds w/ matching chest & dresser w/mirror; metal double bed w/air mattress; night stand & chest of drawers; 5 various desks; office chairs; file cabinet; paper shredder; golf clubs; NordicTrack exercise machine; holiday decorations; Collectibles - twenty-one penny slot machine; wooden sherry set; rotary hoe tree; extra hoe wheels; RCA clock advertising antennas & rotors; wood frame glass display box; wood chicken crates; platform scale.

Deer Processing Equipment Lg Hobart 3Ø meat grinder; Franklin Chef gas stove w/6 burners; sm food processor; digital scale; microwave; roasters; refrigerator; butcher paper roller; work table; phase converter; 2 deer stands.

Equipment & Tools Woods RM59 finish mower 3pt; 3pt boom; utility trailer; Manning wood barge box; lawn cart; wheelbarrow; 2 sm 3pt sprayers w/elec pumps; Craftsman string weed mower; Remington elec pole saw; Century AC-DC welder; gas powered generator; rolling metal welding table; A-frame w/1 ton chain hoist; air compressor, single stage 3Ø; portable air compressor; ai supply tank; pressure washer; shop vac; misc power tools; assorted hand tools; drop cords; floor jack; lg assort metal drawer organizers; work benches; misc 20’ lengths of metal; 2 sheets expanded metal; lots assorted hardware, nuts, bolts, etc; ladders; garden tools; fire extinguishers; hand cart; 220 volt heater; fan; metal tackle box w/misc fishing items; camping stoves; alum camp cooking set.

Vince Rutt Estate Auctioneers: Polo, IL Clerks: Public Auction Service Lenny Bryson (IL#440000158) 815-946-4120 Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#440000185) Mark Ebert (IL#440000341) 815-946-2809 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 Terms - Cash, good check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards.

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

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF CARROLL SHARIE K. DUARTE, Plaintiffs vs.

DONALD S. DUARTE, Defendant.

Case No.: 2014 CH 16 NOTICE OF SALE Public notice is hereby given of a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in the above-entitled cause that the property hereinafter described, or so much thereof shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

1. The name and address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the sale of the real estate is: J. Jerry Kane, Attorney at Law, 101 E. Rapp St., P.O. Box 112, Mt. Carroll, Illinois 61053.

Phone No.: 815-244-3422.

2. The legal description of the real estate is: The East 150 feet of Out Lot 10 of the Northwest Quarter of Section 19, Township 25 North, Range 7 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian; situated in the Town of Shannon, County of Carroll and State of Illinois.

3. The common address or other common description of, if any, the real estate is: 418 S. Walnut St., Shannon, Illinois 61078.

4. A description of the improvements on the real estate are as follows: Residential real property.

5. The real estate may not be inspected prior to sale.

6. The time and place of sale: October 14, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., at the Carroll County Courthouse, Mount Carroll, Illinois, front entrance foyer.

7. The terms of the sale are payment in full in cash at the time of sale.

8. The case title, case number and court in which the foreclosure action was filed and is pending is shown above.

9. Title to the real estate will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes, which are a lien upon the real estate, special assessments, if any, easements and restrictions of record and subject to leases of tenants in possession of the premises.

Dated this 16th day of September, 2014.

J. Jerry Kane Attorney for Plaintiff 101 East Rapp Street P.O. Box 112 Mt. Carroll, Illinois 61053 (815) 244-3422

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LANARK: FOR RENT: 1 bedroom apartment in Morrison. 815-499-2853.

CHADWICK: 2 bedroom apartment, first floor. Stove and refrigerator included. $375/mo. + deposit. 815-499-0463 MOUNT CARROLL: 3 bedroom country home, AC, 2 car attached garage. $500 per month + deposit. 815-499-0463.

LANARK: Very large, energy efficient, 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment. Central air, outside deck, garage optional, some utilities included. Special discounts may apply. No pets. 815-238-2673.

MT. CARROLL: 1 BR & 2 BR apartments available NOW. Rent based on 30% of adjusted gross income. Major appliances, off street parking, on site laundry facilities, air conditioning, water, sewer and garbage collection included. Please call 1-800-6864041 or 608-822-7368. This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Equal Housing Opportunity.

CHADWICK: 3 bedroom country home, A/C, 2 car garage. 815-499-0463.

MILLEDGEVILLE: 4 bedroom home.

References required. $550/month. 815499-1793 LANARK: 3BR, 1BA. Appliances, water included $350. Plus Deposit. 815-2915743

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GREAT STARTER HOME 503 W. Park St. Morrison, IL 1 BR, 1 Bath, 651 SF. Hardwood FL in LR, Kitchen, dining and laundry are of an open floor plan Access from kitchen to partial screened porch and one car detached garage. Asking $40,000 Inquire about listing at Advantage One Credit Union: 1-877-772-7215 SAVANNA: 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, 635 Bowen Street, $29,000. 630-797-6458.

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2 bedroom ranch style home w/full basememnt. 1227 sq. ft. Gas forced air, 1-stall attached gtarage, screened patio. 75x120 lot. TERMS: Non-refundable 10% down day of auction. Balance due at closing, approx. 30 days. Taxes prorated at closing. Seller has the right to accept or reject bids. Property sells “AS IS.” For viewing call JIM CALHOUN, AUCTIONEER — 815-244-9660 IL LIC.440000333 FOR PICTURES www.calhounauction.com AUCTIONS

58x120 corner lot. 1378 sq. ft., 2 story, 3 bedroom home. Full basement, gas forced air heat, appliances. MOTIVATED SELLER. TERMS: Non-refundable 10% down day of auction. Balance due at closing, approx. 30 days. Taxes prorated at closing. Seller has the right to accept or reject bids.

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Farm Land Auction

WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS MARJORIE BAUER TRUST

14050 Agnew Road, Sterling, Illinois

77.07 ACRES WITH IMPROVEMENTS — SECTION 22 HOPKINS TWP.

Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014 10:00am

LOCATION: Going west from Rock Falls, IL on Rt. 30 approximately 2 miles to the intersection of Rt. 30 and Old Rt. 2 (Moline Road) continuing on Rt. 30 approximately 1 mile to bottom of west side of railroad over pass to Agnew Road, turn left approximately 1/4 mile. Auction will be conducted at building site. Watch for signs.

We will be offering the Marjorie Bauer Trust consisting of 77.07 Acres, including all improvements: 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath, 1-1/2 story home with 1648 sq. ft., septic, well pump, central air conditioning (2013), gas forced air furnace (2005), 2 car garage, barn 26 x 40 and shed 23 x 28.

We will offer the following Parcels: Parcel I: 13.8 Acres MOL with improvements (building) on the south side of Rt. 30 and the east side of Agnew Rd, Sterling, IL. Parcel II: 63.3 Acres MOL on the north side of Rt. 30 and on the east side of Agnew Rd., Sterling, IL. Parcel III: 77.1 Acres MOL consisting of Parcel I and Parcel II as one unit.

After receiving the highest bid on Parcel I we will “Hold” the bid, then we will offer Parcel II and “Hold” the highest bid. We will determine the average offer per acre and start the bidding for the farm 77.1 Acres. The farm will be sold to the highest offer per acres on the parcels listed.

Soil Description: 81A Litteton Silt Loam - 142 PI - 9.70 Acres; 152A Drummer Silty Clay Loam - 142 PI - 25.99 Acres; 198A Elburn Silt Loam - 143 PI - 7.80 Acres; 485B Richwood Silt Loam 135 PI - 21.90 Acres; 802B Orthenets, Loamy - 0 PI - 3.40 Acres; Total Crop Acres - 68.79 Acres.

See All Our Auctions at: www.daviddamhoff.com DOWN PAYMENT: Successful bidders will pay 10% of the purchase price on the day of the auction, upon signing a contract to purchase. The down payment can be paid in cash, or by personal check, corporate check or cashiers check. The balance of the purchase will be due upon closing on or before Dec 1, 2014 when possession will be given.

FINANCING: Your bidding IS NOT CONDITIONAL UPON FINANCING. REAL ESTATE TAXES: The seller shall credit buyer at closing for the 2014 taxes payable in 2015 based on the most recent ascertainable information. The 2014 taxes payable in 2015 and all subsequent years shall be the responsibility of the Buyers. Taxes paid in 2013 $4023.63.

TITLE: Seller will furnish successful bidder an Owners Policy of Title Insurance in the amount of purchase price and a deed conveying the real estate to the Buyer.

David Damhoff Auction & Appraisal Service and representative are exclusive agents of the seller.

TERMS: Bidding will be on a price per acre basis. A survey has been completed prior to the sale with the surveyed acres being used to calculate the final sale price. All announcements made sale day take precedence over prior advertising either written or oral. All above information in this brochure is believed to be accurate; however, no liability for its accuracy, errors or omissions is assumed. All lines drawn on maps, photographs, etc. are approximate. The Bidders are responsible for conducting their own independent investigation an all due diligence concerning this property and the auction. There are no expressed or implied warranties pertaining to this property. Final bid subject to sellers approval. Real estate is being sold “AS IS”.

For inspection of property or more information contact: Dave Damhoff — Cell: 815-535-4470 Office: 815-772-8850 – IL. Lic.441.00035 Trustee: Marlene Osterhaus Attorney: John Bean, Geneseo, Illinois Auction Conducted By: DAVID DAMHOFF AUCTIONEERING & APPRAISAL SERVICE 18661 Holly Road, Morrison, IL 61270 Office: 815-772-8850 • Cell: 815-535-4470 Website: daviddamhoff.com Illinois Licensed Auctioneer #440-000345 Auctioneer: David Damhoff Clerks: D.A.S Computerized Auction Sales

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