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With a look of wonder in their eyes, children listen to one of Santa’s elves (Lisa Park) describe the magic of Santa’s reindeer and sleigh during Shannon’s Hometown Christmas, held Friday and Saturday throughout the village. From left are Mitchell Hammer, Summer Stoner (back), J’Adore Lopez, Shannon’s 2015 Little Miss (with crown), Kaisa Kindberg, and Lily and Violet Diehl. More festive photos on PAGE A17. (PA photo/Tom Kocal)

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SAVANNA | STATE AGENCY LEADER VISITS

Schultz’s mission: Keep, create more Illinois jobs

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By TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate

By TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate

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SAVANNA — Jim Schultz, director of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, met with 30 northwestern Illinois business and community leaders in Savanna Nov. 18 to discuss challenges facing Illinois’ business climate and provide an update on Department of Commerce strategies and initiatives to bring businesses back to Illinois.

A question-and-answer session, held “off the record” at Schultz’s request, followed his remarks made at the Savanna Museum and Cultural Center, which hosted the event.

“The reason we are requesting to be off the record is that we want to stay on point in Spring-

turnaround agenda. From a media perspective, the governor carries that message more effectively than I do,” Schultz said.

An entrepreneur in his own right, Schultz has owned several businesses in Illinois and around the

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Six mayors and village presidents from northwestern Illinois were among the 30 community leaders who met with Jim Schultz (center), director of Illinois Department of Commerce, during the Nov. 18 meeting. From left are Tony McCombie, Savanna; Carl Bates, Mount Carroll; Everrett Panier, Morrison; Schultz; Don Schaible, Hanover; Vickie Trager, Thomson; and Wayne Raisbeck, Warren. (PA photos/Tom Kocal) why I’m here today – to listen,” Schultz said. “Don’t be bashful about calling

Theresa Ritenour (left), executive director of Blackhawk Hills Regional Council in Rock Falls, and Bill Tonne (right), Blackhawk Hills vice president, discuss ways to assist local agencies of northwest Illinois in developing and implementing economic growth with Schultz at Wednesday’s meeting in Savanna. country. have found the best way “Having been in private to understand my clients business for 30 years, I is to listen to them. That’s

I don’t profess to be the smartest person in the room, but with the combination of all the brains in this room, we can be some of the smartest people in the country, in the world, and make a difference in bringing back jobs in the state of Illinois.”

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SAVANNA – Publicprivate partnerships, workman’s compensation and tax reform, budget concerns and running the state like a business were a few of the topics discussed by 30 mayors and economic development representatives in Savanna during the visit

by Jim Schultz, director of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity on Nov. 18.

After a question-andanswer session, Wayne Raisbeck, mayor of Warren in Jo Daviess County, wondered why it cost so much to expand an enterprise zone only a mile away in his community.

“And the paperwork is ridiculous,” Raisbeck said, and hopes the regulations can be streamlined

by the Rauner administration to allow for faster, more productive growth in Warren.

Savanna Mayor Tony McCombie, who recently threw her hat in the ring as a candidate for the Illinois House in the 71st District, said it was great that Schultz took the time to come and listen about the concerns in Savanna and the region.

“It’s important to the whole state to concentrate on our economic development. We’ve lost 16,000 jobs since July, and we can’t let that happen if we are to survive,” McCombie said. “We had six mayors today, and several economic development administrators, come with their ideas, and we are hopeful that Schultz and his staff can help turn things around.”

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Merry Christmas!

The Carroll County Senior Center will be closed, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 24 and 25, in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Merry Christmas to everyone from all of us here at the Senior Center!

RIGHT Karen and Jeff Davis (left) and Fayellyn Sanetra are familiar faces of Dickens characters during the Christmas Walk, set for Saturday, Dec. 5 in downtown Mount Carroll, sponsored by the Mount Carroll Chamber of Commerce. (PA file photo)

The Driver’s Seat August Fraud Alert Travels with Bev Travel with Bev Senior Services Foot Care Exercise equipment

at Senior Center The Carroll County Senior Center has four pieces of professionalgrade equipment available: Treadmill, rowing machine, E-Force cross trainer and recumbent bicycle. You are welcome to use any of these anytime the Senior Center is open, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

This equipment has been donated to help seniors get some needed movement and cardio work that can improve both their physical and mental states. We have moved the exercise equipment to the downstairs area for more privacy.

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Volunteers needed at the Senior Center: 3) Someone to sort and crush cans and trade in at the recyclers for cash

Contact Deb Conner, 815-244-1800 at the Senior Center for more information.

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Travels with Bev Orlando Feb. 6 to 14, 2016 Includes 9 days, 8 nights, 14 meals and lots of warmer weather. You will visit: Ancient Jerusalem, Herod’s Temple, and Moses and the Children of the Wilderness in the Wilderness Tabernacle as well as see re-enactments of Jesus’ life and death at The Holy Land Experience; Downtown Disney with shopping and unique restaurants; Morse Museum at Winter Park with Louis Comfort Tiffany exhibit including the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair chapel interior; Florida’s Natural Grove House and the amazing Bok Tower Gardens; Gainesville’s Florida Museum of Natural History; and Nashville’s Tennessee State Museum. Cost is $700 per person, double occupancy.

Alaska Cruise Sept. 1 to 9, 2016 Includes round trip air fare from Chi-

cago to Seattle, 7 night Alaska Cruise, overnight accommodations in Seattle, tour of Seattle, port charges, baggage handling and transfers in Seattle.

Royal Caribbean’s beautiful “Explorer of the Seas” will depart from Seattle and sail to Juneau. This ship is known for its delicious cuisine, exciting entertainment, and outstanding service.

Other ports of call include Skagway with 19th century architecture in a scenic seaside town, Tracy Arm Fjord with its towering granite cliffs and countless waterfalls, and Victoria with blooming gardens and historic British charm.

Price depends on choice of Inside Stateroom, Outside Stateroom, and Balcony Suite.

Information on all trips is available at ccseniorcenter.org or by calling Bev at 815-244-1800, ext. 23 or toll free 866214-1959 for more information.Check trip policies on the website or pick up a copy at the front desk of the Senior Center.

Contributions The CCSSO would like to thank the following who have made contributions to the Senior Center during the month of November: DONATIONS Individuals: Evelyn Rogers Jacqueline Brown Jason and Claire Johns Bobbi Sisler Rich Ross Mary Kemple Jeannette Haas Ken and Rose Friederich Henrietta Heeren Sandra Meinsma Georgia Alexander Renee Kilker John and Karen Harkness Jack and Diana Marken Helen Aude Ruby Handel Wayne Haas Ron Holm Marilyn Becker Rita Wanninger Paul and Carolyn Weaver Bill and Jane Hawk Jack Noble Tom and Barb Shaw Ed and Margie Knirlberger

Della Fox Dorothy Wubbena Lois Cheeseman Ken and Pam Brown Judi and Fred Thompson Laura Marken Gilbert and Mary Lou Robertson Terry and Kathy Latin John Schneider Duane and Bonnie Stoner Doris and Duane Kruse Mildred Eslinger Marla Hickey June Kingery James and Janice Dillow Betty and Gene Boyer Mr. and Mrs. Walter Nelson Shirley Slothower Russell and Joan Schryver Sandy and Lester Coers Joe Lowe Clifton and Marylou Jacobs Churches: Lanark Church of the Brethren Mount Carroll United Methodist Women First Baptist Church, Mount Carroll Memorial: Betty Gallentine – For Roger A complete listing of donors is in the annual report. Copies are available at the

The Driver’s Seat A thought from Carroll County Transit:

By JO LYN CROFTON- KRUSE Carroll County Transit Transportation Director Wow! Where has the time gone? My grandmother used to say that the older we get the faster it goes.

As I write this we are days away from Thanksgiving and a month away from Christmas.

First and foremost I am thankful for all things good in my life, my family, (home, church, and work), my health, and my ability to help others.

I think that throughout the year we don’t take the time to say thank you enough or to let those around us that we are thankful for them.

As for Christmas, I recently saw a sign that said the shop would not be decorating or selling Christmas items until after Thanksgiving as they believe in celebrating one holiday at a time. Hurray to them! I hope this starts a new trend in holiday celebrating.

When I was a kid, you didn’t celebrate one complete and in recent years you could get all Christmas-ed out before Thanksgiving was even here.

With this holiday season coming quickly I worry about those who no longer drive, don’t like to drive in the white stuff, or have no family in the area and therefore don’t get out much.

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of the month, Quilters and Pool players every Thursday, and Yoga every Tuesday and Thursday. If there are other interests out there and you would like to see something started give us a call. How about starting a Bridge club or having a board game day? Anything is possible. I have really enjoyed watching people enjoy the activities that go on here and feel that there are many more individuals that would, too — if they could get here.

After teaching vocal music for eighteen years, one of my favorite seasonal activities has always been Christmas caroling, so I hope you enjoy “The Minstrals” by William Wadsworth. And from our Transit family to yours, may you have a blessed Christmas season and a very joyous New Year!

The Minstrels

by William Wordsworth The minstrels played their Christmas tune To-night beneath my cottage-eaves; While, smitten by a lofty moon, The encircling laurels, thick with leaves, Gave back a rich and dazzling sheen, That overpowered their natural green.

Through hill and valley every breeze

Had sunk to rest with folded wings: Keen was the air, but could not freeze, Nor check, the music of the strings; So stout and hardy were the band That scraped the chords with strenuous hand.

And who but listened?— till was paid Respect to every inmate’s claim, The greeting given, the music played In honour of each household name, Duly pronounced with lusty call, And “Merry Christmas” wished to all.

William Wordsworth (1770-1850) helped spawn the “Romantic” period of poetry in England. His earlier poetry addresses many issues in the human condition, and made a large impact on the 18th century literary scene. But today he may be most fondly remembered for poems that seem more “homey,” that use natural imagery from the English countryside, such as “Daffodils.”

In “The Minstrels,” he writes about local carolers who have stopped at his house to play “strenuously” (if not artfully).

Following British tradition of the time, the carolers manage to squeeze into the songs a blessing for each member of the house.

The narrator seems glad of their visit, boisterous as it is.

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Please join us as we say our goodbyes to our dispatcher, Carol Young, from 12 noon to 2:30 p.m on Tuesday, Dec. 15, at the Senior Center.

Carol is going to missed. However, we

know she will be enjoying her retirement with her children and grandchildren. Her last day of work will be Dec. 28.

We wish you the best, Carol!

Date change due to retirement party The Senior Center will be hosting a Retirement Party for Carol Young on Tuesday, Dec. 15, which is normally a Bingo Day.

All Bingo players are invited to the party, but Bingo for that day has been rescheduled for Monday, Dec. 14, same time, 1 p.m., at the Senior Center.

Carroll County Senior Center will host a Flu Clinic from FHN from 9 a.m. to 12 noon TODAY, Dec. 2 at the Senior Center.

If you are covered by Medicare-Part B or Medicare Replacement program, there is no out of pocket cost. Just present your Medicare card and picture ID. If you do not have either of these coverage programs, the cost will be: Quadrivalent

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Check or cash accepted for out of pocket cost. No insurance can be processed, and no Medicaid cards can be used at community sites.

Visit ccseniorcenter.org or call 815-2441800, or toll free 866-214-1959 for more information.

The annual Volunteer Appreciation party will be held from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3, at the Senior Center, 306 N. Main St. in Mount Carroll.

“Our volunteers are very important to us. Without them we would not have the paper recycling, can recycling, the quilters, crafters, or the AARP Tax service,” said

Nancy Gable, CCSSO executive director.

“The income generated through each of these programs helps keep the Senior Center open and able to serve our clients.

We cannot thank our volunteers enough for all their hard work and dedication.

The Appreciation party is one way to let all of you know what you mean to us,” said Gable.

Recycling Senior Service earns a great deal of money each year through the efforts of those who gather newspapers and aluminum cans in their respective communities, and those who bundle the paper and haul it to the local distribution centers. We need more help with this project. The “gathering” people work just a couple of hours a month in their respective communities. The “bundlers” work at the Senior Center just about any day when they have an hour or two to spare. And the “loaders/haulers” help load and/or haul the papers to the distribution center.

Call 815-244-1800 for more information or see Keith, Allen, Dale, Bob, Lawrence, Ray, Jim, Bud, Wayne, or Norma.

Senior Center Gift Shop The Gift Shop at the Senior Center has very unique gifts handmade by talented volunteers working throughout Carroll County. It is open from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Volunteers that can sew, crochet or knit are always needed. If you would like to help or know of someone that would like to help us out, please call 815-244-1800.

Bingo of each month. Players play with nickels and dimes, so make sure to bring your extra change, because sometimes there are “big” winners.

Pinnacle Place does the calling, and on the third Tuesday, its Anna Gray from Good Samaritan.

Mark your calendar and join us. No charge.

Coffee, pop and treats are provided.

Tuesday, Dec. 1 Bingo — 1 p.m Yoga 4 p.m Wednesday, Dec. 2 Flu clinic & blood pressure screening — 9 a.m. to Noon Thursday, Dec. 3 Quilters – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Pool players – 10 a.m.

Yoga – 4 p.m Volunteer Party — 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 7 Tuesday, Dec. 8 Agency meeting — 8 a.m.

Triad meeting — 9 a.m.

Yoga – 4 p.m.

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Quilters – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Pool players – 10 a.m.

Yoga – 4 p.m Saturday, Dec. 12 Lanark and Milledgeville paper pickup 8 to 10 a.m.

Monday, Dec. 14 Bingo — 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 15 Regular Board meeting — 9:15 a.m.

Retirement Party for Carol Noon – 2:30 p.m.

Yoga – 4 p.m Thursday, Dec. 17 Quilters – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Pool players – 10 a.m.

Yoga – 4 p.m Saturday, Dec. 19

9 — Kenneth Simpson, Mount Carroll — 94 9 — Joan Massengill, Milledgeville — 91 10 — Florence Smith, Mount Carroll — 101 Senior Center Quilters (from left) Virginia DeSwarte, Phyllis Davies, Nancy Flikkema, and Jan Ulesich, display the quilt donated by Davies, from Lake Carroll. Ulesich, also from Lake Carroll, did the quilting, all by hand. (CCSSO)

Pool Players Pool players gather Thursday at 10 a.m. every week. Do you enjoy playing pool, but have no one to play with? Do you need to sharpen your skills? If so the Senior Center has a pool table on the lower level. There are also balls and cue sticks.

All we need are players. No reservation is needed.

Quilters The quilters are here every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. They welcome anyone who wants to join them.

Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children (GORRC) support group will meet Tuesday, Dec. 22, at the Senior Center in downtown Mount Carroll. There is no charge.

The lunch, at 12:30 p.m., is free because this activity is funded by the Illinois Department on Aging. Reservations are required if you plan on being here for the meal — call 815-2441800 or 866-214-1959.

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Tuesday, Dec. 22 Yoga – 4 p.m Thursday, Dec. 24 Friday, Dec. 25 Saturday, Dec. 26 No Shannon paper pick up Tuesday, Dec. 29 GORRC — 12:30 p.m.

Yoga – 4 p.m Thursday, Dec. 31 Friday, Jan. 1

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24 — William Borth, Milledgeville — 91 25 — Alfred Hinrichs, Milledgeville — 96 31 — Jeannette Davis, Milledgeville — 92 Happy Birthday to all of you from all of us here at the Senior Center!

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LiHEAP application assistance

The LiHEAP program began Oct. 1. The Carroll County Senior Center will be doing applications for TriCounty Opportunities Council again this year.

The Senior Center will do applications from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will only assist with applications for people 60 and older and for disabled people.

Bring proof of income for the last 30

days, current gas and electric bill and social security cards for everyone in the household.

Call the Senior Center at 815-2441800 to set up an appointment.

Seniors Around the County GRO – Great River Outreach The Great River Outreach offers a delicious meal, friendship, and good conversation at two locations. In Savanna, food is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, at the former Chestnut Park

School near Poopy’s, south of town on state Route 84.

In Mount Carroll, food is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday at Mount Carroll United Methodist Church. Any age is welcome. Donations are accepted

but not required.

Penny Von Essen cooks for both locations and food is brought to Mount Carroll. Volunteers are involved in this endeavor. Why eat alone? Consider joining the group often!

CCSSO Board of Directors and Staff Board of Directors Clarence Hasz, Lanark, Chairman Susan Lawler, Lake Carroll, Vice Chairman Russ Gies, Thomson, Treasurer Jane Law, Mount Carroll, Secretary Joyce Schubert, Mount Carroll Mary Stevens, Shannon Donna Green, Chadwick Pam Darrow, Savanna Bev Atherton, Savanna Kathleen Folsom-Johnson, Savanna Jason Johns, Mount Carroll Shirley Fritz, Mount Carroll Sally Koch, Lanark Sunny Folkers-Sarber, Chadwick Clint Elmore, Milledgeville Executive Director Nancy Gable SHAP/SHIP Counselor Deb Connor Karen Holm Nancy Gable Deb Connor Karen Holm Carroll County Senior Services Organization 306 North Main Street Mount Carroll, IL 61053 815-244-1800 866-214-1959 (toll free) Fax: 815-244-5334

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Carroll County Senior Services Organization receives Title III Older Americans Act and state of Illinois general revenue funds through the Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging.

Carroll County Transit Transportation Director Jo Lyn Crofton-Kruse CCT Dispatcher Carol Young Alicia Kness Chauffeurs (Van) John Jirgenson Joe Unser Dennis Ganz Leo Gelwicks Lois Gelwicks Alan Palmer Robert Nolte Ken Viglietta Tammy Signer Carroll County Transit 815-244-0011 Toll Free: 855-702-7433 Fax: 815-244-5334

Mission statement The mission of CCT is to provide safe, reliable, and cost effective public transportation to citizens of Carroll County. We are committed to enhancing quality of life through affordable and accessible transportation service. Our Carroll County Transit team pledges to provide courteous service to our customers and meet the changing needs of our region.

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

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6 Ways to Help the Carroll County Senior Center

1) Give us monetary donations.

2) Volunteer your time, skills, and talents.

3) Participate in the programs, activities, and other services offered.

4) Leave us in your Will.

5) Log into and use GoodSearch.com or GoodShop. com for all your online searches and shopping with many retailers.

6) Donate items on our Wish List:

Copy paper, napkins, paper towels, regular coffee, cookies and snacks, soda pop, and popcorn (plain, unpopped).

Donations can be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the Senior Center, 306 N. Main St., Mount Carroll, IL 61053.

Contact Nancy Gable, executive director, at 815-244-1800, ext. 26, or director@ccseniorcenter.org for more information.

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Savanna Mayor Tony McCombie (left) was guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Savanna’s Nov. 4 lunch meeting at Manny’s. She discussed several ongoing municipal projects in Savanna. With Mayor McCombie are Savanna Rotarians Ann Murphy and Stan Schleuning, and Carroll County Sheriff Jeff Doran. (Courtesy of JoEllen McCaskey)

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As always, you may call any time to the Senior Center at 815-244-1800 (toll-free 866-214-1959) or Carroll County Transit at 815-244-0011 (tollfree 855-702-7433).

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

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By MICHAEL MILLER For Prairie Advocate MOUNT CARROLL — After years of discussion and debate, the West Carroll School Board voted 6-1 to offer up the Thomson Intermediate School building to the Village of Thomson, with details to be determined.

At the board’s Nov. 17 meeting, discussion was surprisingly brief, with pros and cons falling on familiar lines. The district has an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Thomson, where the refusal of the building. The board needs to decide on a price, what parcels would be included in the transfer, who pays for the survey and other details. The village will have 60 days to decide. noted that “details would be determined,” with the superintendent to approach the village about an intergovernmental agreement concerning the property.

All Board members were in favor of the action except Jessica Edwards.

If the village refuses the building, then a bid process would begin, with 5 years minimum for full disposal.

The village would again have the opportunity to bid even after rejecting the most recent Health/Life/ Safety survey stipulated

West Carroll issues working cash bonds, proposes tax levy MOUNT CARROLL – The West Carroll school board unanimously approved issuing Working Cash bonds in the amount of $1.25 million at its Nov. 17 board meeting.

Anne Noble of Stifel, a securities underwriting company, detailed options regarding sary Health/Life/Safety repair needs.

Superintendent Craig Mathers said that the reason the board was considering using Working Cash funds instead of Health/Life/Safety funds was due to potentially imminent legislation regarding tax caps that would, if enacted, freeze the district’s debt extension limit which would not allow them to raise their debt limit towards the HLS work.

Mathers said they were trying to navigate the tax caps, debt extension and HLS needs so as not to “tie the hands of the district.” He added that if interest rates do not go up and get to around 1.75 the building would need improvements totaling $800,000 over the next ten years.

Prior to the vote, Board member Beverly Kilpatrick said, “I can’t imagine we’d want to put $800,000 into a building we’re not using, and that we don’t know that we’re going to use it, we have nothing to support that.”

She said that the roof needed repair and if the boiler went that was another necessary repair.

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Noble said that the tax cap bill would mean that the district’s ability to borrow would be limited to the bond payment they have in place the year they would get capped for bonds not considered “voter approved.” This would apply to both HLS and working cash bonds.

Noble advised waiting to see what happens with the tax cap legislation before deciding what the best structure would be She said if the payment on the working cash bonds was made over 10 years the payments would be relatively low and would not create a very big increase in the DESB; the bonds are also in effect for 10 years and would limit the district’s

West Carroll Middle School students (from left) Degan Sedivy, sixth grade, Isis Smith, eighth grade, Samantha Knight, seventh grade, and Cooper Wolfe, fifth grade, invite you to a Book Fair from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. daily from Nov. 30 to Dec. 4 at the Mount Carroll school. A special Family Night will be held from 5 to 6:15 p.m. Dec. 3, before the Winter Concert. Hours on Dec. 4 will be shorter, 8 to 11:30 a.m., because of an early dismissal from school. There will be free gift wrapping available with any purchase, and a Candy Cane Pull and Book Raffle Basket for grades 5 through 8. For 50 cents, students will get their name entered in the raffle for a chance to win the book basket of goodies, with money raised donated to the Education Foundation. Visit the book fair at bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/wcms314 where there is a great selection of books for those who cannot attend the fair. (Courtesy of Jennifer McGinnis)

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to have it sit there. I mean, how long are you going to do this?”

Edwards said she had not changed her position regarding the issue, in that she opposes losing the building. argue with,” she conceded.

“I just think there’s a lot of decisions we make as a board that aren’t based this that makes it incredfor it . . . I’m not interested in putting $800,000 into it

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without knowing what the long term future of that is for this district. But I’m not changing my vote.”

How the property would be divided up assuming an intergovernmental agreement was entered into with the village and a proposal made was discussed. The board agreed that the district needed to have access to the two bus barns on the property as well as the fuel tanks and parking lots, and would need easements to access these areas. They discussed donating the baseball diamonds to the village.

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Obituaries Jeffrey Carlisle

THOMSON — Jeffrey Carlisle, 49, of Thomson, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa.

Jeff was born Oct. 27, 1966, the son of Bryan and Jill (Hess) Carlisle in Blue Island. He loved his children and his granddaughter. They were his number 1 in life. Jeff and his wife, Angela, were married for 3 years, and did everything together.

“Dad was a great guy. children and his granddaughter. He was always very independent. He always would take his daughters to the pop shop or Manny’s for cheese balls. No matter Whether it was just going for a walk by the river, or taking a ride through the state park, he was always part of our lives. Even if we didn’t live in the same house.”

Jeffrey will be dearly missed by his wife, Angela, two daughters, Cheyenne (Kirk Preston) Carlisle of Lanark, and Dakota Carlisle of Savanna; two stepchildren, Danny Beasley of

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MOUNT CARROLL – people person and shared her spirit generously. At the age of 76, Mary passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Mount Carroll after a short illness. A funeral service was held Tuesday, Nov. 24, at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Inurnment will take place at a later date.

MOUNT CARROLL — Carroll County Crime Stoppers requests the public’s assistance in solving several vehicle burglaries being investi-

gated by law enforcement Mount Carroll Police Chief Fred Cass said the vehicles were entered sometime overnight on Nov. 10 and several other vehicles were burglarized overnight on Nov. 16. All of the vehicles that were entered were left unlocked.

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McCombie said that many of the economic issues facing the state come from legislation that ties the hands of business.

“Unless we can get some true reform and changes in our government, it won’t change. Our state management is stale. It’s time for some new blood to get this state going in the right direction. Until we can get some new people to step up to the plate and get elected, we won’t see any change.

It’s incumbent on the taxpayers, the voters, to make those decisions for us.”

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in Stockton, represents several communities, assisting with project planning and state, federal and alternative grant funding. She developing more publicprivate partnerships on the road to economic recovery in Illinois.

“Many of the competing states surrounding us here in the Midwest have effective partnership programs in place. Illinois needs to be looking at that in order to move on business projects in a timely manner,” said Pepin.

“DCEO has their hands full. But I have also spoken with other DCEO staff who are new, and excited, and who feel a newfound energy. I think we have

the right mix of people at the helm that will make this happen. All the communities are promoting economic development on their own, but they’ve asking us questions. That’s a step in the right direction.

When the state sees what these communities are doing, and they are listening to what they say, it’s got to work,”Pepin said.

Betty Steinert, administrator of the Whiteside County Enterprise Zone and Economic Development, has met Director Schultz several times, and said he has been right on task with every statement that he makes.

“Being an entrepre-

neur himself, he’s very interested in making the processes in Illinois easier, less cumbersome, to bring new businesses in. Not only new ones, but to create jobs at existing businesses. I think we have a great person in the position, and he’s working hard to make change for the better,” Steinert said.

“With the current legislators, it’s going to be a tough row to hoe, because the Senate and the House haven’t changed much.

These legislators have implemented the rulings and laws that have made it tougher for us to create jobs and new investment in this state. But if anybody can do it, this administration can do it,” said Steinert.

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Schultz said that when he Rauner administration, he didn’t have any aspirations to be a public servant.

“Bringing my life experiences to this department is an opportunity to expand our horizons as we try to build the state of Illinois back up. We’re losing 6,000 graduates every year, leaving our universities, who are well-educated, some of the brightest in the world, and they’re going to the West Coast because that’s where the jobs are.

We need to stop that,” Schultz said.

“We also are down about 70,000 jobs from our peak employment before the

Great Recession. Most other states are well ahead of us.

That’s not the way this state should be. We have a better way to do it.”

Schultz said the governor has been persistent with his turnaround agenda, but much of the media only talks about the budget crisis.

“It’s not just the budget.

We have to also make this state structurally, a better state to do business,” Schultz said. “If we don’t get the structural reform, we’re going to lose more jobs.”

Schultz said that while the state has challenges, he loves the assets of Illinois: Great natural resources, superb logistics, and clusters of opportunities with companies that the state can leverage and build upon.

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“But the greatest asset of our state is our workforce.

They are dedicated, they work hard, and most important is their loyalty. In my lifetime, I have had about 4,000 employees among 50 different companies, and I can say that the workers in Illinois . . . are exceptional,” Schultz said. “That’s some of the things we can market.

We can do a better job.”

In his nine months on the job, Schultz has put his ears to the road by meeting with 71 different county and economic development groups.

“I told my team that year, I will visit all 102 counties and make sure we are reaching out and listening to them. You are DCEO’s clients, this is your department,” said Schultz.

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“If we could create 250,000 more jobs in the state, the net impact is $1- to $2.5 billion dollars or more of additional tax income for Illinois,” Schultz said.

“Hey, Mike Madigan, we just solved the budget crisis. It’s all about jobs, not just how you cut spending. In the end, it’s the jobs. I hope that you, as stakeholders, will make sure you keep me to task to make sure we help you in creating jobs in your region. That’s the most impactful thing we can do.”

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LANARK — Chris Merrett, director of Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs at Western Illinois University, sees a bright future for rural communities like Lanark.

At the Lanark City Hall Friday, he recognized the U.S. Department of Agriculture and regional staff, thanking them for the support and investment in the IIRA Peace Corps Fellow program with the recent $96,000 grant supporting its business development efforts.

Merrett said they have placed over 125 PCFs across the state in communities like Lanark from top to bottom, from Lena to Cairo.

These communities go through strategic planning and MAPPING sessions, it easier to plan the future than it is to implement the plan.

“Peace Corps Fellows are have international experience implementing plans The USDA dollars will help support excellent Peace Corps Fellows like Lexie Woodward here in Lanark,” Merrett said.

“And thanks to Mayor John Huggins and the Lanark City Council for hosting Lexie. It’s a great thrill to be able to make this kind of connection.”

Colleen Callahan, USDARD director, grew up in the eastern part of rural Illinois, “a mirror image of Lanark.

To see the downtown area

and how vibrant it is, to know that you still have a grocery store, and businesses are open with new ones being created, says a great deal about this community.

“What it says is that you are forward thinking, you look to research what might be, then work together to be, and clearly now, what is. My compliments to you for your leadership, your vision, and your cooperation in working together,” said Callahan.

She said when a community looks at its history, they know where they’ve come from and haven’t forgotten their roots; all the while looking toward the future. This means that forward thinking communities plan on seeing its young people return after gaining life experiences elsewhere, because the foundation and infrastructure is there.

“I am encouraged by this.

This is important work. It is about our future. All of us at USDA Rural Development are proud to be here today, knowing that we played a small role in what your future will become. This is about relationships, and it means that for Lexie, with her Peace Corps background, and extending it to WIU in obtaining a Master’s degree, then coming to live in Lanark, and contributing to the community, this is a win-win-win for all of us. We are proud to be a part of your successes,” Callahan said.

Lanark Mayor John Huggins was pleased to have the opportunity to highlight the

community by hosting the check presentation.

“As with every small community, we have a tight budget. Without the USDA funding, this project wouldn’t happen. By attending the Rural Affairs conferences for over 10 years, I’ve seen what the program can do. We’ve had PCFs in and around the county and become good friends with them.

They do a great job for their communities,” said Huggins.

“We’re doing well right now, with new businesses coming to town like the Lanark Pharmacy, Pristine Produce, Casey’s General Store, and Dollar General — all of which will help to keep our local dollars at home. Residents don’t have to go out of town to shop.”

But Huggins said they also value Lanark’s long-standing business community.

“We have a grocery store, bank, restaurants, eye doctor, dentist and medical clinic, gift shops and antique stores, insurance more, and have seen several businesses recently invest well over $1.5 million into their facilities. This is where Lexie comes in.”

Huggins said the PCF will be conducting a business retention survey and meet with Lanark businesses in order to help keep them thriving in Lanark, as well as helping to recruit more businesses.

“We’re grateful to have Lexie here, and grateful to WIU who have been a huge help to our community over the years.”

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USDA-RD highlighted the recent $96,000 Rural Business Development Grant to support business development efforts in communities like Lanark through the IIRA/Peace Corps Fellows Program. From left are Colleen Callahan, USDA-RD director, Lanark Mayor John Huggins, Lanark Peace Corps Fellow Lexie Woodward, IIRA PCF Program Manager Karen Mauldin-Curtis, IIRA Director Chris Merrett, and Trish Yeager and Dwight Reynolds, USDA-RD. (PA photo/Tom Kocal)

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS

By Craig Lang Prairie Advocate Sports

Varsity girls basketball scores

Nov. 16 Le-Win 52, Orion 46 Warren 83, Orangeville 37 Galena 55, East Dubuque 47 Stillman Valley 39, Sterling 34 Rock Falls 62, Sterling Newman 37 Dixon 39, Sherrard 30 AFC 50, Galva 29 Bureau Valley 59, LaMoille 28 Nov. 17 Milledgeville 49, Dakota 47 Morrison 61, West Carroll 36 Sterling 39, Dixon 35 Rock Falls 61, Stillman Valley 47 AFC 75, South Beloit 25 Erie 70, Polo 28 Pecatonica 34, Stockton 30 Nov. 18 Fulton 55, Oregon 50 Amboy 48, Rockford Christian 2 Ottawa Marquette 46, Prophetstown 37 Nov. 19 Le-Win 39, West Carroll 31 Ottawa Marquette 40, Milledgeville 25 Morrison 55, Orion 47 Genoa-Kingston 50, Fulton 41 Amboy 35, Pecatonica 25 Stark County 43, Bureau Valley 33 Nov. 20 AFC 63, Polo 25 Pecatonica 50, Rockford Christian 19 Genoa-Kingston 44, Oregon 40 Nov. 21 Winnebago 55, Eastland 43 Stockton 44, Rochelle 30 Winnebago 64, Christian Life 42 Forreston 44, Eastland 31 Milledgeville 48, Prophetstown 43 Galena 49, Warren 44 Oregon 36, Propetstown 33 Stockton 47, Christian Life 28 Genoa-Kingston 56, Pecatonica 50

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The 2015-16 Eastland Cougars are (front row, from left) Tanner Giedd, DJ Heeren, Reid Janssen, and Ethan Christians; (second row, from left) Kaden Henze, Coach Larry Tigges, Coach Tony Dunlap, Coach Matt Hammer, Coach Scott Hartman, and Eric Langrica; and (back row, from left) Tyler Dambman, Zach Randecker, Gavin Carter, Blake Janssen, Brighton Haverland, Conner DeGrote, Chris Kniss, and Nic Duitsman. (Photo courtesy of Sue Appel)

The 2015-16 Eastland Lady Cougars are (front row, from left) Rae Anna Stover, Drew Preston, Mackenzie Doubler, and Abbi Hake; (second row, from left) Destiny Swalve, Anna Kuper, Shelbi Janssen, Bobbie Polizzi, and Nia Blackmore; and (back row, from left) Manager Delana Erbsen, Coach Nicole Brinker, Katie Krogman, Makenzie Fink, Karolin Thomas, Hannah Kempel, Coach Jane Martz, and Coach Tina Doubler. (Photo courtesy of Sue Appel)

The 2015-16 West Carroll Thunder are (front row, from left) Jennifer Gutierrez, Chelsea Wurster, ad Alysha Adams; (second row, from left) Jacob Dunk, Kody Plattenberger, Logan Gengenbach, Thomas Brashaw, Kaleb Plattenberger, Caleb Stines, Mitchell Prowant, Stephen Santeramo, and Aaron Eppenstein; and (back row, from left) Coach Scott Glazier, Salvador Magana, Logan Lomas, Matt Haring, Matt McGinnis, Livtar Dandona, Justin Appel, Phillip Kradle, Coach Travis Hartman, Coach Missy Hartman, ad Coach Stephen Rudnicki.

(Photo courtesy of West Carroll School) Pearl City at Dakota Turkey Rockton Hononegah at Freeport Tourney Sycamore at Sterling Nov. 30 Bureau Valley at Sterling Newman Varsity boys basketball Amboy at Morrison schedule December 1 Nov. 25 Eastland at East Dubuque Pearl City, Milledgeville, River AFC at Pearl City Ridge at River Ridge Tourney Le-Win at Forreston

The 2015-16 West Carroll Lady Thunder are (front row, from left) Shelby Skiles, Bailey Durward, Anna Badtke, and Hayley Ballard; and (back row, from left) Shameka Smith, Cassie Bork, Kaylee Anderson, Olivia Burton, Josi Anderson, Olivia Brinkmeier, Hayley Guilinger, Coach Jeanelle Iben, and Coach Kurt Krum. (Photo courtesy of West Carroll School)

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS Continued . . .

Varsity boys basketball schedule

IHSA football

Oregon boys Thanksgiving tourney schedule Nov. 25 5:45 p.m.

Peru St. Bede vs. West Carroll (V) Morrison vs. Sterling Newman (V) 7:15 p.m.

Morrison vs. GenoaKingston (F/S) Peru St. Bede vs. West Carroll (F/S) Oregon vs. Christian Life (V) Byron vs. Rockford Christian (V) Nov. 27 5:45 p.m.

Morrison vs. Rockford Christian (V) West Carroll vs. Christian Life (V) 7:15 p.m.

West Carroll vs. Christian Life (F/S) Oregon vs. Peru St. Bede (V) Sterling Newman vs.

Byron (V) Nov. 28 Pool Play at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 7 p.m.

Class 1A Nov. 21 Arcola 42, LeRoy 0 Nov. 22 Stark County 10, Ottawa Marquette 7

The Shannon Fire Station, the Village Park, and several in-home businesses were full of holiday shoppers, as the Shannon Hometown Christmas event kicked off the holidays Friday and Saturday.

Class 2A Nov. 21 Auburn 22, Nashville 6 Downs Tri-Valley 20, Class 3A Nov. 21 Kankakee McNamara 42, Elmhurst Immaculate Conception 14 Tolono Unity 30, St. Joseph Ogden 8 Class 4A Nov. 21 Belleville Althoff 48, Bresse Mater Dei 20 Chicago Phillips 47, Marengo 13 Class 5A Nov. 21 LaGrange Park (Nazareth Academy) 34, Burbank (St. Laurence) 0 New Lenox (LincolnWay West) 42, Champaign Central 14

LEFT: The voices of more than 100 children rang out in the Village Park, proclaiming a “Merry Christmas,” during the Lighting of the Community Christmas tree Friday night. For the past 7 years, residents John and Sheila Harrolle and family have donated their time to decorate the park shelter and tree lights. Last year, John and his brother Kevin created a few more decorations – the last project the two brothers worked on; Kevin passed away a few months ago. The Harrolles are retiring from the community service after this year, so the village is looking for a new decorator. RIGHT: Santa Claus visits with Sloan Roethe, her new baby sister, Blythe, and mom Becky at the Shannon Fire Station during the Lions Club Chili and Soup Supper and festivities. (PA photos/Tom Kocal)

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LEFT: After selecting and cutting their Christmas tree, cousins (from left) Jason Phillips, and Austin, Kylie, Kaitlyn and Gage Kness from Shannon warm up by the fireplace at Dollinger’s Christmas Tree Farm. RIGHT: Away in a manger as the snow flies are members of the Bethel United Methodist Church Jr. and High School class (from left) shepherds Blake Stoner and Teo Woessner; Zachary Solomon as Joseph; Shelby Homas as Mary with Baby Jesus; and shepherds Cole Becker and Dalton Becker.

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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.

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Euchre in Forreston

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Nov. 29 West Carroll Madrigal Tea

Hear ye, Hear ye! Come one, come all! The West Carroll Music Department is hosting it’s 8th annual Madrigal Tea at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29 in Antl Hall, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savanna. The program will feature the WCHS Madrigal Singers, under the direction of Scott D. Mattison, along with performances by the WCHS Woodwind Ensemble and Brass Ensemble directed by Emily Nunemaker-Bressler. The evening will be filled with music and fun along with dessert and beverage, all for $7 per person. Tickets are available at the door.

Every Tuesday Evening Euchre is played 6:30 p.m.

Forreston Fire Station, rear Dec. 1 entrance and parking. More Food pantry information by calling 815The Helping Hands Food Pantry located at 400 Main 938-2323. in downtown MilledEvery Friday Night Ave geville is open from 9-11 Euchre at the Savanna a.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. on the Moose Lodge first Tuesday of every month.

Begins at 7 p.m. Located The Chadwick-Milledgeville at 125 Main St. in downtown Ministerial Association Savanna. Please call 815- sponsors the pantry. For 273-7412 for more informa- more information, call 815tion.

225-7682.

Dec. 4

Illuminated Christmas 2 Mile Run/Walk

The 11th annual Illuminated Christmas 2 Mile Run/ Walk will be taking place on Friday, Dec. 4. The race will start at 6:30 p.m. in the heart of Fulton’s Historic Downtown Business District. It will proceed along the riverfront, through the northern residential, and return to end at Manny’s Too. Sign up at getmeregistered.com or pick up a form at the Fulton Chamber of Commerce office, 912 4th St. in Fulton, or contact fultonchamber@ gmail.com or 815-589-4545 for more information.

Dec. 5 Good Sam Auxiliary Christmas Bake Sale

The 11th Annual Christmas Bake Sale, sponsored by the Good Samaritan SocietyMount Carroll Auxiliary will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Mount Carroll Community House, corner of Main and Center Streets. The bake sale is part of the Mount Carroll Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk. Homemade items and holiday favorites will be available, including a variety of breads, cookies, cakes, coffee cakes, pies, fudge, candies, kolaches, peanut brittle and more. Free coffee and cookie treats.

For more information or to donate holiday treats for the bake sale, please call Anna at

Al-Anon/Alateen Group

Dec. 2

Every Monday Mount Carroll

The Carroll County Fair Board meets the 1st Wed. every month at the Milledgeville State Bank, 451 N. Main Ave., in the lower level Community Room (ATM side), at 7 p.m. Volunteers, 244-7715. and the public, are welcome Hot Spot has Free Clothes to attend.

“The Hot Spot,” located Hug somebody–with a in the Yellow Creek Church, shawl 12606 W. Dublin Road, Prayer Shawl Ministry Pearl City, IL has Free meets the first and third Clothes the first Saturday of Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. each month from 9:00 a.m. at Lanark United Methodist until 12 Noon. Donations are Church. The LUMC Shawl welcome. Call 815-291-2304 Ministry invites anyone to or 815-291-4664 with quescome knit with us. We wit- tions. ness to God’s love by knitting, blessing, and giving Dec. 5-6 shawls to those in need of Christmas Cantata friendship, celebration, healThe Northern Illinois ing, and comfort. Knit 3, Purl Christmas Singers will be 3 - come share God’s work performing their Christmas with us. Questions? Call the Cantata entitled “Hope for church 815-493-6300 or Jane a Broken World” at 7 p.m.

Smith at 815-225-7329.

Saturday, Dec. 5 and at 2

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

Every Tuesday Pearl City

Meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 229 S. First St. Pearl City, IL. Al-Anon helps families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. The only requirement for attendance is that there is a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend.

Every Thursday Shannon

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

Nov. 25

Parkinson Support Group

Good Neighbor Care Parkinson Support Group meets the 4th Wednesday of every month from 2 - 3 p.m. at Good Neighbor Care, 2705 Avenue E, Sterling.

Carroll County Fair Board

Thomson Festival of Trees

The York Township Library and the Thomson Sesquicentennial Committee have announced the Festival of Trees contest to be held as one of the Sesquicentennial events closing the “Year to Remember” in Thomson.

Your business, organization, school group, church or an individual can sponsor a decorated tree in the Community Room of the Library on Main St. in Thomson. Trees must be under 6’ tall, be artificial and be fully decorated by Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. The Library will provide electricity only.

Prizes will be awarded. Visitors will vote on the trees at the Library from Dec. 9-12.

Applications are due by Dec. 2, and may be picked up at the Thomson Library, 1005 Main St, Thomson.

Friendship Quilters

Quilters and quilt appreciators welcome at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month, at the Church of St. Paul Evangelical 411 West Catlin St., Elizabeth.

Dec. 8 CC Veterans Assistance special meeting

The Carroll County V.A.C. will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at the Carroll County V.A.C. office, 301 N. Main St. in Mount Carroll. This special meeting is to interview candidates for Carroll County Veteran’s Assistance Commission Superintendent.

Contact the VAC office at 815-244-0226 for more information.

Camera club meets

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,

First Brethren Church presents its

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Jingle Fest in Lanark!

Thursday November 26th

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For more information, call: The Church 815-493-2390 Glenn Luther 815-493-6682 Sharon Witt 815-493-2387

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.

course, side dishes, beverages and dessert. The handicap accessible church is located at 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison. Contact office@firstpresmorrison.com or 815772-3510 for more information.

Dec. 9

Survivors Offer Support

Pancake & Sausage dinner

The Lanark Lions Club Pancake and Sausage Dinner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9, at Eastland High School in Lanark. Donation is $6 per person and children 6 and under eat free. This event is held in conjunction with the EHS Christmas Community Concert.

Savanna Lions Club meetings

Joins us on the 2nd Wed. of the month for our monthly Lions Club meetings at Antl Hall, Savanna. For more information contact: Brian Reusch at 815-273-7757.

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Dec. 11

S.O.S (Survivors Offer Support) group meeting for those who have lost a family member or a friend held on the second Friday of every month at the Polo Senior 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.

Lanark Open Mic Night

The 2nd Friday of every month, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Open to the public, all musicians welcome. Held at the Cherry Grove Church, 3 miles north of Lanark on the Livestock Facilities Workshop east side of the road. Call Good Ventilation = Good Duck Sweitzer for details at Cattle Performance will be 815-493-2434. the theme of a Livestock Facility Workshop set for 10 Dec. 12 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednes- Game Time in Savanna day, Dec. 9, in room 201 “Game Time” is held on of the Highland Community the 2nd Saturday of each College Student Conference month, same time, same Center, 2998 W. Pearl City location. Mark Your CalenRoad, Freeport. This workdar Games are provided, but shop will focus on the interyou are welcome to bring one action of ventilation and herd with you. No Cost Involved! health issues for beef and Come join the fun. Quesdairy cattle buildings. To tions?

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p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. Both performances will be at Lanark Church of the Brethren on the corner of Pearl and High Streets in Lanark.

The Northern Illinois Christmas Singers is a group comprised of talented people of all ages, from the Northern Illinois Area. We hope you will join us for an uplifting concert, sure to put you in the Christmas Spirit. Free will offering is appreciated.

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WEST CARROLL SCHOOLS

Farm Bureau at a glance

charm for sales tax?

By Chastity Welch Carroll County Manager

T

he Women’s Committee’s “Winter Wonderland” Festival of Trees will kick off from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5 here at the Farm Bureau. We have over a dozen trees lined up to be displayed in the auditorium and we can’t wait to see them set up!

We will have Melinda Charbonneau, our Ag in the Classroom coordinator, assisting kids with making their own Christmas Tree. Cookie treats will be available. The Winter Wonderland will also be open during normal Farm Bureau business hours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 7; from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 8-9-10; and from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. again on December 14 to 17.

There is no charge to come see the trees, but a donation of a non-perishable item for the food pantry, or a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots, or a new or gently used winter outdoor item for children (hat, gloves, snow boots, snow pants, or coat)

SAVANNA

West Carroll High School on lock-down after bomb threat

would greatly be appreciated. Come join us and get in the holiday spirit!

A scheduling issue has moved the date of our trip to Kinze Manufacturing. We are now going on Tuesday, Feb. 16. If you would like to or give us a call. Cost is $25 for members.

Never fear — The turkey supply is adequate for the holiday season! There was a slight drop in turkey production earlier this year, but there is no shortage for your dining room table.

About 228 million turkeys are slated to be produced this year which is actually down from 237.5 million in 2014. For the Thanksgiving holiday it is estimated 46 million turkeys will be eaten! That is a lot of wishbones to be broken.

Turkey consumption in the U.S. has nearly doubled these past 30 years with currently totals being approximately 15.8 pounds per person each year. Don’t worry, you can have my share if that is not enough for you. I can

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

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

FS: Brio Thomas wooden trains, tracks, accessories and pieces.

67 tracks, 5 specialty bridges,

honestly say I don’t eat one pound of turkey a year. It is just a meat that I haven’t ever acquired a taste for it. I actually just skip right over it at the buffet line.

Butterball is the number one turkey processor and Minnesota is the top turkey producing state. There are two trivia questions for you around the dinner table!

The nuts are here and so are the new candles! It was sort of like Christmas here this past week as we have

Board OKs putting 1 percent tax on April ballot

3 roundhouses, 21 towns, 36 trains, and 8 Ertyl Thomas pieces. $280 OBO Call 815291-2762

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FS: 2003 Chevy S10 4 door, green in color, approximately 102k miles, excellent shape. $9500 obo. 815-541-2396 FS: 2000 Buick Park Avenue, white in color, 146k miles, great shape. $2500. 815-541-2396 To Give Away: 7 foot Christmas Tree, good condition. Call 815-684-5268, please leave a message if no answer.

FS: Silverware wind chimes, $10 each. 815-225-7824 FS: Big round bales of grass hay, $50 each. 815-225-7824

been busy unpacking boxes.

We have all your holiday favorites in stock so stop by.

We are offering up holiday wrapping services as a fundraiser for our Backpack Program. Price varies on size of the package — $2, $4 and $6. Bulk discount is available.

Packages can be dropped a.m.—4:30 p.m. on Dec. 8-10, Dec. 14-17, and Dec. 21-23. Call 815-244-3001 for more information.

MOUNT CARROLL – The West Carroll board approved – once again – placing a proposed countywide 1 percent sales tax on the ballot in April.

The measure has been defeated four times in the past, due largely to the majority of voters opposing it on the east side of the county Mathers said that as of this month’s six day enrollment, West Carroll holds 51.6 percent of the total county enrollment. If the district holds over 50 percent of total enrollment, it can place the matter on the ballot with no other support.

Board member Bev Kilpatrick said she is not willing to do it again unless something different is done to promote the idea. She said the support of the other side of the

county is critical to passage.

Mathers said the board could consider a smaller percentage, such as half a percent, if it chose to.

He said that the selling of Working Cash bonds would not have been necessary if the one percent sales tax had been in place for the last four years.

“That could have generated an estimated $2.4 million in revenues, or $600,000 per year. That’s the bad part,” he said.

Board President Mike Highland said the district could pay tax on the bonds that were just approved to be issued, and pay down the bonds they currently had, if the sales tax were in place, and that other districts could do the same.

Kilpatrick and Highland said it’s an advantage to taxpayers, too, as it could lower their property taxes.

But this idea did not pass muster with most voters the four previous elections.

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Milledgeville High School fall sports awards

SAVANNA — On Friday, local law enforcement

roll Superintendent Craig Mathers that a bomb threat to WCHS was posted on

Facebook account.

“In order to secure the safety of our students and staff, all West Carroll buildings went into lock-down mode; all visitors to our site will enter through the front doors, swipe card access has been disabled to funnel everyone through a secure area, and any visitor to our building will have to be let in by district staff,” Mathers said Monday in a news release.

Savanna Police and Carroll County Sheriff’s deputies

Milledgeville football and volleyball sports teams were recognized Nov. 18 at an awards ceremony at the school.

Front, from left are volleyball’s Carley Harrielle, best offensive player; Taylor Haag, MVP; Morgan Smith, best defensive player; and Rebecca Waite, winner of the Erin Lowe Outstanding Sophomore Award.

Back row are football players Kyle Forbes, Missile Pride award and Defensive Player of the Year; Troy Litwiller, Hustle award, Offensive Player of the Year; Lyle Nesemeier, MVP; Jeremy “Buddy” Bibler, the Alan Wolf Outstanding Junior award; Jacques Christensen, Special Teams award; and Payton Harris, the Dennis Giese Lineman of the Year award. Not in photo is Alex Kersten, Most Improved player. (Courtesy of Talisa Pauley)

cials over the weekend to identify the suspect and to initiate safety procedures as spelled out in school safety plans. All buildings were searched by staff and law enforcement. In addition, canine units were used in two of the buildings. Nothing was found.

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Truth in Taxation hearing Dec. 16

Turkey for the Moose

will have been frozen; the

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interest bonds after the debt

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She advocated a short payment term of two years, but that would mean payments of about $600,000 a year.

Board member Jerry Anderson asked what the impact of a 4-year payback plan would be to a home owner with a $100,000 home, at a levy increase of 28 cents, as projected. She said the impact would be about $92 a year.

Mathers said it was important for the community to know that this hike would be counteracted by the subse-

to do so, but would only initiate the public notice that The public would then have

a ballot, with a required 10 per the last election needed.

If this happened before Dec. 14, the board would have the option to put the motion on the March ballot.

CHADWICK

Driver Services facility closed for Thanksgiving Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all Driver Services facilities that -

ness on Monday, Nov. 30.

Individuals can visit the Secretary of State’s website, cyberdriveillinois.com, to locate the nearest Driver Services facility and the hours of operation.

In addition, drivers can

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Nov. 26 and 27, in obserholiday. These locations will be open Saturday, Nov. 28 Driver Services facilities -

that, the board would have the option to put the matter on the next presidential election ballot in November. A Truth in

dates they do it, because the debt limit has already

at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. allow the public the opportunity to voice comments.

Mathers noted if the district doesn’t act to address the debt extension issue now, due to the ments and the stipulations of the proposed law, the district will have no way to because the debt extension

Mathers said there were “a lot of factors and variables in this puzzle that don’t allow you to under-levy in law, the continued proration of General State Aid at 92 percent, a lower EAV than last year and other factors.

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“After much discussion with law enforcement, the decision was to stay in school and initiate these procedures. Students searched electronically

Mathers and law any additional details must be kept discrete at this time to assist in the Anyone with information in this case should contact the Savanna Police Department at 815273-2246 or the Carroll County Sheriff at 815244-9171.

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Sullivan’s Foods was pleased to donate 10 turkeys, 10 pies, and 10 canned yams Friday to the Savanna Moose for their annual Thanksgiving dinner. From left are Andrew Krahn, Sullivan’s assistant manager; Tom Brossard, Moose member; and Ryan Kessler, Sullivan’s manager. Call the Moose at 815-273-7412 if you wish to have a Thanksgiving dinner delivery to your home.

Deliveries will start at 11 a.m. and will be done by noon. If you are coming to the Moose to eat, serving will begin at noon until 3 p.m. The Moose Hall is at 125 Main St., Savanna. (submitted photo)

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SAT., NOV. 28TH ! 10:00 A.M. PEGGY ETTER, FERN IRWIN & OTHERS Sale held inside CAMPBELL CENTER just North of Jct. 64 & 78, Mt. Carroll HOUSEHOLD: like new Whirlpool washer & elec. dryer; (2) refrig; 12cu. ft. chest freezer; Kenmore washer-almond; air cond.; ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: 1899 Marlin 32 octagon lever action; Stanley 12ga. twist barrel dbl. hammer; muzzle loader-as is; Daisy BB gun; pellet gun; 12ga. shotgun shells; drop-frt. secretary w/lead glass; Chippendale table w/claw ft. & 6 chairs, 2 leaves; butler desk; dressers; (2) single poster beds (no mattress); porcelain top table; vanity & bench; Art Deco dbl. bed; floor radio; metal imp. stool; books; Waltham pocket watch; bell & yoke; forge; spring seat; treadle sandstone; metal seats; primitive wood trunk; saddle; machinist box & tools; slag glass chandelier; barrel butter churn; Delaval cream separator; red stone ring; wrought iron single bed; qu. postcards; sm. primitive sled box; cutter sleigh w/shafts; (2) Delaval milk buckets; 10gal. milkcans; decoys; reels; knives; qu. lures; fish traps; TERMS: Cash or Check. Must have proper I.D. to register JIM CALHOUN, Auctioneer IL Lic. 440000333 Mt. Carroll — 815-244-9660 FOR FULL LISTING & PICTURES www.calhounauction.com

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s another Thanksgiving approaches it causes us to reflect on all the things for which we are so thankful.

We are especially thankful for you, our customers & friends, for without you Bryan’s Repair would not exist.

We are thankful for your business and trust in repairing the equipment that is so important in your daily life. Since we opened in June of 1994 many of you have been return customers and for that we are especially thankful.

If at any time our work is not meeting your expectations please let us know. Bryan’s Repair is a family owned business just as your’s and you are important to us.

In the spirit of the Holiday Season we wish you and yours the very best the season has to offer.

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SAVANNA

Eagle Scout enhances Black Oak Dune Overlook Path

By TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate TKocal@prairieadvocate.com

SAVANNA — Orion Sedivy of Savanna, a 14-year-old freshman at West Carroll High School, became an Eagle Scout on May 27. Not one to waste any time, within that 6-month period, he planned, organized, led, managed and completed his Eagle Scout project.

Sedivy’s project is located at the Savanna Army Depot Park in the Upper Mississippi National Fish and Wildlife Refuge. The project site is known as the Black Oak Dune Overlook Path.

“We thought about several other projects before settling on this one. We also constructed a small information kiosk on a different path, as well as re-paving the path to the overlook,” Sedivy said.

M & M Concrete from Stockton was contracted to do the concrete work.

Sedivy said the old crushed limestone path was torn up and the new path was paved.

“The path is doeskin colored concrete stamped in stone shapes with tracks of some of the common wildlife found there,” he said.

Sedivy has been in Scouts for eight years and has taken the fast track to the top. He joined Cub Scout Pack 48 of Savanna in 2007 and continued through the program earning the highest rank, the Arrow of Light.

From there he crossed over to Boy Scout Troop 45 of Savanna.

“He worked very hard earning ranks and merit badges,” said his mother, Amy. “Orion has only been in Boy Scouts for three years and is a very young Eagle Scout. There are only four percent of Boy Scouts that become Eagle Scouts.”

She said in order to become an Eagle Scout you must earn 21 merit badges — 13 required and eight of your choice. Then

you must demonstrate scout spirit, ideal attitude, service, leadership, and complete an extensive service project.

Sedivy is honing his leadership skills and is continuing his membership in the troop as the patrol leader, historian, and a member of the Order of the Arrow - Brotherhood Rank.

“And I just received my bronze, on Thursday, and I am working towards the gold and silver,” Sedivy said. Most Eagle Scouts never earn Eagle Palms due to becoming 18 years old before being eligible to earn it.

“I am also working on the William T. Hornaday award, which is a very complex conservation award and there hasn’t been a scout in the history of my troop to earn this award.”

Dale Davis is the Troop 45 Scout Master and the First United Methodist Church Men’s Club are Troop sponsors. Orion is the son of Brandon and Amy

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Eagle Scout Orion Sedivy looks to be on the path of success, posing with his project recognition while on the scenic overlook path at the Savanna Depot Park. (Courtesy of Amy Sedivy)

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Beta Sigma Phi sorority members with a few of the books donated to the Thomson federal prison are (from left) Carol Fosdick, Peg Haffey, Deeann Kramer, and Peg Dauphin. (Courtesy of Linda Jachino)

Sorority donates books for prison THOMSON — After a call went out to the community for donations of books for Thomson federal prisoners to either read themselves or read to their children on visitation days, the sisters of Xi Epsilon Tau Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi gathered

Sedivy of Savanna. His very proud grandparents are Bill and Jayne Sedivy, Gail Bowman, Greg and Kathy Drye, Betty Bowman, George Drye, Sally Moore, and Leona Grebner.

“I think we did a really good job, and I thank everyone for their help and who have been a part of my scouting career and helped me in any way! A special thanks to Alan Anderson and the Upper Mississippi Fish and Wildlife Refuge staff of Thomson and Savanna, M and M Concrete, Rich Drye, family, friends, Scout Masters and Troop 45 members,” Sedivy said.

Visit boyscouttroop45.org to see pictures of Orion’s Eagle Scout Project or to

adult and children’s books for the inmates, adding them to the York Township Library’s Prison Books Drive collection.

The sorority also donated to the Savanna Christmas Children’s Fund and the Savanna Christmas Food Fund this month.

Beta Sigma Phi is an

international women’s social organization, the largest of its kind in the world. It’s motto of “Life, Learning, and Friendship” encompasses a purpose of providing its members with a friendship network, educational programs, and opportunities for service to others.

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Festival of Trees celebrates Sesquicentennial year THOMSON — The York Township Library and the Thomson Sesquicentennial Committee announce the Festival of Trees contest as one of the Sesquicentennial events closing the “Year to Remember” in Thomson.

“Your business, organization, school group, church or an individual may participate in the contest by sponsoring a decorated tree in the Community Room of the Library,” said Luanne Bruckner, co-chairman of

the Sesquicentennial committee.

York Township Librarian DeeAnn Kramer said, “Filling the Community Room will create a festive atmosphere showing that the spirit of Christmas shines here in Thomson.”

Trees must be under 6 feet decorated by 7 p.m. on Dec. 7. The Library will provide electricity only.

Bruckner said prizes will be awarded: 1st place-$100,

2nd place-$75 and 3rd place-$25.

“Visitors will have a chance to vote for their favorite trees at the library from Dec. 9 to 12,” Bruckner said. “Trees need to be removed after the Christmas Festival Party on Dec. 12, when the winners will be announced.”

Applications are due by Dec. 2, and may be picked up at the Thomson Library, 1005 Main St, Thomson, or at the Carroll County Review by calling 815-259-2480.

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Cat Lost in Lanark Please help us find our little guy.

He is still out there somewhere. He may even be living next door to you.

Please call with any info.

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CELEBRATE RECOVERY! A program based on the Bible.

Weekly Meeting Every Friday from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at York Community Church, Thomson, IL. Contact: Robert Heath @ 815-2593550.

FOR SALE

BY OWNER

209

POLO 4BR Ranch home in quiet neighborhood. 3 ½ car garage, C/A, central vacuum, finished bsmt. w/fire place.

Screened porch, nice yard. windows, Siding, roof all new in last 7 yrs. $140,000 Call 815-973-5429 for showing.

MILLEDGEVILLE

MILLEDGEVILLE: Large lot, west edge of MilledgeRIP -N- TEAR: ville on Otter Creek Sewing Repairs - Drive with city waBlue Jeans, Work ter and city sewer.

Approx. 3/4 acre Clothes & Zippers with 130 feet of Replaced.

In Thomson area - road frontage. Call 815-632-9623.

815-541-3178 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEEN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF CARROLL - IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LUCILLE R. DEWALL, Deceased NO. 2015 P 50 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-CLAIMS Notice is given of the death of Lucille R. DeWall, of Shannon, Illinois. Letters of office were issued on October 29, 2015, to Deborah A. DeWall, 528 W. Pearl Street, Lanark, IL 61046 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: October 29, 2015 /s/ Deborah A. DeWall (Representative) BY: /s/ Edward J. Mitchell (Attorney) Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 9, 2015

RNs/ LPNs/CNAs Up to $1500 Sign-On Bonus!

Good Samaritan — Mt. Carroll is seeking compassionate individuals to answer the call to serve our residents in the following capacities:

• RN or LPN – Full-time – 2nd shift • CNAs – 2nd & 3rd shifts Good Samaritan Society – Mt. Carroll – a leader in personcentered care offers: • INCREASED starting wages • Immediate paid holidays & PTO accrual • Shift differentials • Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement plan • A 5-STAR facility & much more!

MOBILE HOMES 230

MOBILE HOMES

AMBOY

WAREHOUSE / 330 STORAGE

3 HANDYMAN SPECIALS Available in Meadows Mobil Home Park, Amboy Call 815-857-3611

Storage Units available in Lanark Call 815-541-2039 for details.

FOR RENT

315

APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305

HEALTH / MEDICAL

CHADWICK

NOW HIRING RN/LPN, CNA & ADON

Chadwick 2 Br 1st floor, w/ applcs, 815-499-0463

STERLING 1BR completely furnished, all furniture & utilities, $400/mo. + dep.

Must have refer815-631ences.

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APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306 2BR Apt. for rent in Sabula, IA, w/ a view that can't be beat, lg. living rm., deck, w/d hookup, applcs., $650/mo. + dep. Call 563357-5467 2BR Apt. for rent in Sabula, IA, applcs., lg. yard, big garage w/d hookup, $650/mo. + dep.

Call 563-357-5467

DIXON 1 BR $350 + dep.

1 BR $450 + dep. water & garbage incl., no pets 815973-1743

LANARK 2BR Duplex, $575/ mo. Includes water, sewer, garbage 815-275-5358.

Lanark 2BR w/ Includes garage. water, garbage, heat. No smoking, no pets. $490/mo.

815-493-6241

MORRISON MORRISON: 1 apartbedroom ment, 815-4992853.

POLO 1BR lower, applcs. furnished, attached garage. $495/mo. + refs. No pets.

815-946-3191.

ROCK FALLS 2BR stove, refrigerator ,A/C, garage, no smoking, no pets, $500/mo. + dep.

815-438-2690 or 563-613-1756

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Good Samaritan’s vision is to create an environment where people are loved, valued and at peace. Interested? Apply online at

SAVANNA

www.good-sam.com/mtcarroll All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or other protected status.

2BR, 1 car garage, stove, refrig., D/W, central air. $500/ mo., $500/ dep.

Call 815-973-1872

ROCK FALLS 3BR home with garage. $600 mo., $600 dep.

Call 815-590-6678.

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We are looking for Experienced and dedicated professionals to assume key positions on our team! If you are committed to team-oriented outcomes and quality care, we offer: excellent starting wage; vacation; holiday pay; medical; dental; vision; 401K; advancement opportunities; and much more!

For an immediate interview, apply in person or call Lynette at (815) 284-3393.

Dixon

Healthcare & Rehab 800 Division St Dixon, IL 61021

EMPLOYMENT

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Butler Transport Your Partner in Excellence.

CDL Class A Drivers Needed. Sign on Bonus. All miles paid.

1-800-5287825 or www.

butlertransport.com

CDL DRIVER NEEDED Rock River Cartage is a family owned flatbed carrier. $55,000$60,000 a year.

We offer 401K, Health Ins.,and home every night.

Must have 2 years experience.

800-892-9587 Full time and part time Semi Drivers needed for local runs.

Requires Class A CDL, clean MVR, experience and references.

Call Stockton, 815-266-1605.

Full Time Job Position Avail. on Grain Farm.

Must hold a Class A CDL and have reliable transportation.

815-493-1179 Please leave message if unavailable Tampico Elementary School has an opening for a registered nurse. The position is 7 hours a day and during the school year.

To apply send a letter of interest and resume to Mr. Jim Geer, TES Principal, 304 E, Kimball St. Tampico, IL 61283 or email jgeer@plt3.org Want to Clean Houses Reasonable Rates 815-

AUCTIONS

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2 Day Gun Auction- 1,000 Guns Sat/Sun, November 28th/29th 9AM 2601 Lakeland Blvd., Mattoon, IL Guns, Ammo, Cases, Military, Scopes, Knives, More! (217) 2595956 www. bauerauction.com

AREA GARAGE SALES 624

APPLIANCES

710

Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003 Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003

FURNITURE

755

Brand new blue chair, recliner/lift never used! $500 firm Serious inquiries only, 779245-1174.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

762

Inogen portable concenoxygen trator, 15-200 Inogen One G2 system, 2 batteries, ac & dc power cords.

Backpack & cart. $3800 Like new. new/asking $2500.

815-772-3413

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 KITTENS, KITTENS, KITTENS and Cats too ... ALL are in need of a great HEARThome!

LAND PET WELFARE is located at 2720 Wacker Rd. in Savanna, IL. Please call 815990-5780 or 815244-6543 to make an appointment or to get additional information about our felines. Check us out on Facebook!

LAWN & GARDEN

781

IH 5HP B&S garden chopper, exc. cond. Heavy duty.

Not a wood chipper. $300. 815973-3223.

SNOWBLOWERS 782 J.D. 42” snow thrower w/tractor wheel weights & chains. $450/obo.

815-564-0944.

WANT TO BUY 795 NEWSPAPERS, aluminum cans for Senior Services recycling project. Will pick up in Lanark & Milledgeville on the 2nd Sat. of month; Chadwick on the 3rd Sat. In Lake Carroll, take to the Ctr. Conference Shed. In Mt. Carroll, take to the Sr. Center from 8AM -1PM, Mon. thru Friday. 244-1800

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE Craftman rotary tool bench w/ Chicago tool grinder, Indust. grade $200.

Rotozip 50, scuba gear, regulator, boots, gloves, goggles, flippers, weighs, in carry bag $100.

Knight scent master $40.

10 Gallon Dura coat sealant $30.

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Call Sheryl Strohecker at 815-493-2120 Heat your entire domestic home, water and more with the Classic Outdoor Wood Furnace. Dual fuel models ready Northavailable. west Plumbing, Heating & Pumps (815) 684-9977.

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CUSTOM INLINE & WRAPPING BALING, hay, straw, corn stalks.

Alex Dambman, 815-535-1834.

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

For sale: 18mo. and yearling Angus Bulls Duane Kruse DeKap Angus Farms 815-493-2663 or 815-297-2663.

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2002 Toyota Camry, clean, no rust, power everything, high miles, $3500 815-625-6629 2006 Chrysler 300C AWD, 5.7 hemi, loaded, 130K mi., $9,900 815441-7500 2007 Toyota Camry, silver, 17K mi.

Reduced $11,500.

Call Jeff 815-6317610.

S.U.V.S

909

2000 Suburban 5.3 runs good, new brakes & rear end $2200/obo.

Call 214-551-3405

TRUCKS

910

1995 Ford Ranger 93k. mi. Runs & drives great! $3,500 obo.

815-441-6483 2005 Nissan 4wd truck, $6,000 815499-7060

VANS

911

2001 Chrysler Town & Country LIMITED 200k. mi.

All options. Must sell! Best offer.

Call 815-772-2694 2001 Dodge Ram B1500, runs great, very clean, 74k actual mi., $4,200 815-535-7011 2007 Chrylser Town & Country Touring, 122K mi., well-equipped, $3000 firm 815-625-0355

4X4S

912

1995 Ford F150 ext. cab w/Meyers plow. 146Kmi.-11K on engine. $4500 815-535-3531.

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4, 6 cyl., 4dr. Tow pkg.

815-631-6350 or 815-631-5495.

925

Set of 4 snow tires mounted on aluminum rims; 205R70 14” from Ford Ranger $125 815-453-2336

A.T.V.S

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2012 Arctic Cat 700 iGT, advantage timber. Front winch, new battery & power steering.

Exc. Cond. $5,500 815-622-1868

BOATS/MOTORS

940

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815-590-6390.

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TRAILERS/RVS 2011 Chevy Malibu LT, beige. $9,900 Blue Book $11,000 84K mi. Transferable title & warranty, theft & weather protection, new tires. Southern carexc. cond. Fully loaded. 309-3739954.

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94 Buick Century Front end has damage, possible fix or for parts 160k mi. Many new parts. $625 815-289-6890

PARTS & ACC. 840

2 Jersey steers, over 1,000lbs. $1,000 each. Call 815-990-1901

AUTOMOBILES

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MORRISON

110 W. Carroll Street

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

‘We Sing for Their Supper’ community concert MORRISON — Churches in Morrison will present the eighth annual “We Sing for Their Supper” community concert, beginning at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29.

Sponsored by the Morrison Ministers Council, the concert will be held at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 East

Park St. in Morrison.

Kathy Janicek, one of the concert organizers, said a free-will offering will be son Food Pantry.

“The November date was chosen as a way for the community to observe Thanksgiving, celebrate the musical gifts of Morrison churches and to help those

in need,” said Janicek.

Churches presenting individual performances include Bethesda Lutheran, Brethren in Christ, Ebenezer Reformed, Emmanuel Reformed, First Presbyterian, Morrison United Methodist, and St. Mary’s and St. Peter’s Lutheran.

“Organists Pat Cassens and Marguerite Clark will

perform organ preludes and postludes. The concert will conclude with a performance by a massed choir of over 100 singers,” Janicek said.

Light refreshments will be served in the Fellowship Hall following the concert.

The entire community is invited to share in this evening of thanksgiving, music and inspiration.

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The board discussed the formation of a community outreach committee that would involve both board

and community members to facilitate working together to help pursue the district’s goals. Board members Dawn Rath and Jamie McCombie would represent the board, with discussion involving who else might be

Annual Treasurer’s Report for the Village of Shannon Carroll, County, ILLinois for the Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2015 Expenditures for all Salaries Before Deductions: ADAM P WICHMAN 124.00 ; CHARLES S ELLIOTT 3,512.00 ; DALE E. HARING 37,196.66 ; DENISE BORMANN 17,630.69 ; EUGENE WOODLEY 8,824.00 ; GERALD L BENNETT 1,088.00 ; Jason De Michele 49,002.81 ; JASON R SCHWARTZ 872.00 ; JUSTIN L DESPAIN 1,204.00 ; Ken Alexander1,224.00 ; MICHAEL A BROWN 848.00 ; MICHAEL V SICILIANO 112.00 ; NICHOLAS R MEEKER 384.00 ; RANDY CRAFT 9,908.00 ; RICK CASS 2,890.00 ; TROY EA RANDALL 33,769.97 ; TOTAL168,590.13 Summary of Revenues General Fund: Ordinary Income/Expense Income ; rent water towercomputer dynam 1,800.00 ; rent water tower-aero1,800.00 DONATION 6,000.00 ; FINES court fees county 436.88 ; police vehicle fund county 20.00 FINES-ordinance citation 1,350.00 ; ordinance citation 3,902.00 ; FINES - Other 3,657.96 Grants Other 571.00 ; Total Grants Int Inc 0.03 ; LICENSE-LIQ ; Video gaming terminals 50.00 amusement games ; 60.00 ; LICENSE-LIQ - Other 1,650.00 PERMIT-BLDG/EXC 190.00 POL REPORT FEE 10.00 ; SALE OF EQUIPMENT361.68 Tax Rev CORPORATION TAX 77,352.87 ; Income 73,508.59 ; REPLACEMENT TAX 3,078.18 ; ROAD AND BRIDGE 11,398.77 Sales & Use 72,894.15 ; T E L E C O M M U N I C AT I O N S TAX 13,151.14 ; UTILITY TAX MEDIACOM 3,842.88 ; NI GAS 5,916.72 ; UTILITY TAX-COM ED 40,898.35 ; Video gaming tax 3,012.51 ; Total Tax Rev ; trans from w&s ; W&S wages ; trans from w&s - Other ;TRANS-OTHER 2,861.04 ; Uncategorized Income 424.14 ; Total Income 330,198.89 Summary of Revenues Water & Sewer ; Ordinary Income/ Expense Income sale of water 20.00 ; CORPORATE TAXGARBAGE DISPOSAL 17,257.90 FEES 266,994.20 ; Int Inc 23.80 R E F U N D - O V E R PAY M E N T 4,308.45 ; TRANS FROM

invited. Mayors and chamber of commerce presidents were suggested).

The board awarded the workman’s compensation coverage for the coming school year to Lockhart and Law for $88,548.

CHECKING 60,000.00 ; Total Income 348,604.35 Summary of Revenues Motor Fuel ; Income ; IL JOBS NOW 7,418.00 ; Int Inc 7.83 ; Motor Fuel Tax 18,186.83 ; Total Income 25,612.66 Summary of Revenues Park Fund ; Income ; Craft booth fee 135.00 donation 6,357.71 ; Interest 3.26 ; Total Income $6,495.97 Summary of Revenues Village Park Pavers ; Income ; donation 4,057.00 ; Total Income 4,057.00 Summary of Revenues CDAP GRANT Fund ; Total Income 0.00 General Fund Disbursements: Disbursements Less Than $2,500 ; ZIER TEST LANE 43.00 ; MUNICIPAL CLERKS OF ILLINOIS 45.00 ; RICK CASS II 46.31 ; CARROLL CO CRIME STOPPERS 50.00 ; FIRST STATE BANK 50.00 ; BRINKMEIER’S PLUMBING 60.00 ; ILEAS 60.00 U.S.POST OFFICE 60.00 ; JRL LOCKSMITH SERVICES 61.08 ; MUNICIPAL ELECTRONICS 70.00 LANARK FOOD CENTER 71.46 ; FREEPORT SHEET METAL 95.00 CARROLL COUNTY REVIEW 100.00 ; EASTLAND BOOSTER GOLF OUTING 100.00 ; EASTLAND POST PROM 2015 100.00 ; SANCO TRAFFIC CONTROL 123.60 ; CRESCENT ELECTRIC 144.82 ; ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE 145.00 ; PRAIRIE ADVOCATE 145.00 ; SSPRF/LESO150.00 ; Jennah Price 160.00 ; GALLS, LLC 165.94 ; SLOAN IMPLEMENT 168.12 ; BIG JOHN 170.00 ; RAY O’HERRON CO., INC 248.30 JULIE, INC. 263.62 ; BRYAN R. EDLER 315.00 ; BONNELL INDUSTRIES 325.00 ; CARROLL COUNTY TREASURER 347.46 SAUK VALLEY NEWSPAPERS 360.00 ; HARDER CORP 397.71 3-D SOUND COMPANY 400.00 Dan Truckenmiller 400.00 ; EUGENE KERR 435.62 ; CHIEF LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPLY 454.00 ; VILLAGE OF PEARL CITY 455.00 ; CASH 500.00 ; STERLING CODIFIERS, INC. 500.00 ; NIU 525.00 ; UNIFORM DEN ; 570.95 JULENE MEINDERS 596.22 ; LINDA STEVENS 600.00 ; MARK CURTIS 600.00 ; MIKE ALVEY 610.00 ; KYLE RUTER 640.00 ; DUBUQUE FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC 653.20 ; CARROLL SERVICE CO. 657.19 ; DYNEGY ENERGY SERVICES 719.47 ; TRACY SIEGNER 720.00 ; TRENT ROBINSON 731.56 ; SECRETARY OF STATE 735.00 ; GREENFIELD

They also approved West Carroll’s participation in a Middle School Wrestling Cooperative with Eastland. The ChadwickMilledgeville cooperative will likely be approved next month.

CONCRETE PRODUCTION 750.00 ; SCOTT’S ELECTRIC 782.49 ; P.F. PETTIBONE & CO ; 784.35 ; WAYNE GAUL 792.79 ; G B BLACKTOP SEALING 800.00 ; SHANNON HOMECOMING 800.00 UNITED ; HEALTHCARE INS CO 830.68 ; BUTCH MEINDERS 866.24 ; JOHN STEVENS 875.33 SAUK VALLEY MEDIA 900.00 ; WADDELL AND REED 993.68 TRUGREEN ROCKFORD #2747 1,000.00 ; U.S. CELLULAR 1,019.54 ; BRYAN EDLER 1,073.53 MOORE TIRES, INC. 1,102.12 ; TASER INTERNATIONAL 1,141.87 NICOR 1,277.09 ; J & R SUPPLY INC 1,411.00 ; IFIBER 1,500.00 ; AL’S QUALITY SERVICE 1,513.45 GIFT BRICKS-CREATIVE BRICK 1,598.58 ; DAN TRUCKENMILLER SNOW REMOVAL 1,675.00 MOWRY, SCHINDLER, & ASSOCIATES, LTD. 1,697.50 ; BROWNLEE DATA SYSTEMS 1,800.00 ; FRONTIER 1,807.08 COMMONWEALTH EDISON 1,842.13 ; CONMAT, INC. 2,199.65 CITY OF LANARK 2,385.00 ; SubTotal Expenses Less Than $2500 51,363.73 ; GREENSCAPES 2,700.00 ; BONNIE FOUST 3,600.00 ; WI SERVICES COMPANY 4,516.50 ; CASEY’S GENERAL STORE 5,146.55 ; CHERRY GROVE TOWNSHIP 5,251.00 ; J & M DISPLAYS 6,000.00 CARDMEMBER SERVICE 7,030.35 ; UNITED HEALTHCARE 8,918.44 ; CONSTELLATION 9,079.09 ; MEYERS & SHAULIS, P.C. 9,765.00 ; CARROLL COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT 11,121.90 ; ILLINOIS COUNTIES RISK MANAGEMENT TRUST 11,718.75 ; FIRST STATE BANK SHANNON-POLO 30,526.67 ; Sub-Total Expenses Greater Than or Equal to $2500 ; 115,374.25 ; Grand Total Expenses 166,737.98 ; Water, Sewer and Waste Disposal Disbursements Disbursements Less Than $2,500 FIRST SUPPLY LLC-FREEPORT 46.31 ; AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOC 81.00 ; MILLERBRADFORD & RISEBERG INC 82.42 ; GARY COLBERT 110.00 ; WATER SOLUTIONS UNLIMITED 205.95 ; HACH 253.74 ; CB & S 264.00 ; ILLINOIS RURAL WATER ASSN 267.80 ; J & R RENTAL270.20 LORRAINE KLOEPFER 275.00 SAUK VALLEY NEWSPAPERS 300.00 ; DOC’S EXCAVATING, INC 319.50 ; OLSON COMMERCIAL

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INC. 350.00 ; BRINKMEIER PLUMBING 436.71 ; HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS, LTD. 458.24 ; PDC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS 469.44 ; VIKING CHEMICAL CO. 527.36 ; COMMONWEALTH EDISON 669.39 ; PDC LABORATORIES, INC. 682.50 ; SMITH ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS 698.00 ; UNITED HEALTHCARE 740.83 ; UNITED HEALTHCARE INS CO 830.68 ; NORTHERN ILL ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS 975.00 ; CITY OF DIXON WATER DEPARTMENT 1,016.50 ; J & R SUPPLY, INC. 1,121.50 ; EAGLE CHEMICAL AND SUPPLY 1,298.00 ; GASVODA & ASSOC, INC 1,430.66 ; MOWRY, SCHINDLER & ASSOC, LTD. 1,697.50 ; KELSEY EXCAVATING, INC. 2,000.00 ; NICOR 2,057.76 ; BRYAN’S REPAIR 2,355.14 ; Sub-Total Expenses Less Than $2500 22,291.13 ; CARDMEMBER SERVICES 2,569.43 ; CASEY’S GENERAL STORE 3,963.23 ; SAUNDERS OIL CO 4,123.40 HAWKINS, INC. 5,154.38 ; JOHN STEVENS 5,500.00 ; FEHRGRAHAM & ASSOCIATES 7,505.00 ; UNITED HEALTHCARE INSURANCE 8,177.62 ; DYNEGY

ENERGY SERVICES ; 8,559.69 ILLINOIS EPA ; 9,708.97 ; MISSISSIPPI VALLEY PUMP, INC. 11,485.00 ; ILLINOIS COUNTIES RISK MANAGEMENT TRUST 11,718.77 ; FISCHER EXCAVATING CO. 12,127.24 ; CONSTELLATION 25,650.72 ; MORING DISPOSAL 56,921.41 ; Sub-Total Expenses Greater Than or Equal to $2500 ; 173,164.86 ; Grand Total Expenses 195,455.99 Motor Fuel Tax Disbursements Disbursements Less Than $2,500 ; Engineering Fee 1,000.00 Disbursements Greater Than or Equal to $2,500; Road Paving 21,000.00 ; Sub-total 21,000.00 ; Grand Total Expenses 22,000.00 Park Fund Disbursements ; Expenses ; Reimbursements 1,262.46 ; Total Expenses 1,262.46 Village Park Paver Fund Disbursements ; Paver Purchase 1,598.58 ; Total Expenses 1,598.58 ; CDAP GRANT Fund disbursements Expenses ; Reimbursements Albrecht well 0 ; Total Expenses 00

Summary Statement of Condition Summary Statement of Condition as of 4/30/15 Beginning Balance - 5/1/14: General Fund $20,869.72; Water, Sewer, Waste Disp. $124,176.37; Motor Fuel Tax $14,632.56; Totals ALL Funds $0 ; Total Gen + Water Only $0 ; Revenue: General Fund $368,940.00; Water, Sewer, Waste Disp. $351,817.14; Motor Fuel Tax $47,612.66; Totals ALL Funds $768,369.80; Total Gen + Water Only $720,757.14; Expenses: General Fund $355,498.51; Water, Sewer, Waste Disp. $297,606.48; Motor Fuel Tax $44,000.00; Totals ALL Funds $697,104.99; Total Gen + Water Only $653,104.99 ; Ending Balance - 4/30/15 General Fund $34,311.21; Water, Sewer, Waste Disp. $178,387.03; Motor Fuel Tax $18,245.22; Totals ALL Funds $230,943.46. Cash on Hand ALL Funds General Fund $230,943.46; CD #15857 matures 8/11/10 General Fund $0; Total Cash on Hand General Fund $ 230,943.46; Bond Indebtedness to IL Rural Bond Bank General Fund $0. The foregoing is a Statement

by Ken Alexander, Village Treasurer, Village of Shannon, Carroll County, Illinois, of the Public Funds received and disbursed by Denise Bormann, Village Clerk during the Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2015, as set forth by this Statement.

Kenneth J Alexander, Treasurer I, Denise Bormann, Clerk of the Village of Shannon, Carroll County, Illinois, do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of the Annual Treasurer’s Report for the Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2015. This report was filed with me on November 13, 2015, and will be published in the Prairie Advocate, Lanark, Illinois, in its November 25, 2015 issue. s/s Denise Bormann, Village Clerk Nevember 25, 2015

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MOUNT CARROLL

Carroll County 4-H Achievement program honors members Best Treasurer’s book, Dylan “The Friend of 4-H award MOUNT CARROLL -

members recognized were

ings bonds, and discs were Foster and Kailyn Hutchiof honoring Carroll County 4-H members, leaders and clubs at the annual Car-

Diehl, Issac Earnest, Abigale Hollister, Jameson Pannkuk, Jon Spoerlein, Perry Stoner, Nicole Sweitzer, and Reid

Naaman Diehl Auditorium burrs Issac Becker, and Cole

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olds are Izabella Fredericks, Saphire Harris, Adam Rath, and Natalie Wilkin-

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were the Roger Williams

year’s winners were Terry

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Manager Jennifer Cline, and Tower Sound owners Jeff and Bryant Suess of Rahn said an important part of 4-H is the member’s records on their proj-

Kenneth Erbsen Memorial Dairy Award to Connor Erbsen, Nathan Erbsen, LaKin and Riley Getz of Mount Carroll, and Rachel and Regan Scidmore of

Member Record Book Zoe Fredericks, Shelby Fryar,

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olds are Brieann Spoerlein

Memorial 4-H Dairy Showmanship Award to Connor

Best Secretary’s book was Aaron Becker, Allison

Making the Best Better

Fourteen Carroll County 4-H’ers attended 4-H Officer’s Training last week, solving the “Mystery of being an Officer.” Session presenters included Mount Carroll Mayor Carl Bates, Karen Hoffman, Stetson Magnuson, Mary Francque, Emily Suiter and Katie Hoffman. 4-H strives to “Make the Best Better” with leadership training and opportunities for its members. Front row from left are Dalton and Allison Duggan, Thomson; and Abbey Skiles, Savanna.

Middle row, Deni Davis, Savanna; Jaxon Wilson, William Schmidt, Mount Carroll; and Izabella Fredericks, Katie Hoffman, Savanna. Back row, Indigo Zach, Pippin Legel, Thomson; Jenessa Witt, Lanark; Elizabeth Rath, Emily Suiter, Mount Carroll; and Shelby Fryar, Lanark. (Courtesy of Leanne Rahn)

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BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Serinity OpalAnn Schreiner Schreiner of Lanark and Carroll are the proud parents of a new daughter, Serinity Opal-Ann Schreiner, born on Friday, Maternal grandparents

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Paternal great-grandparents are Jerrold and Sheila Hartman of Mount Carroll, Debra Surette of of Pearl City, and Dwight and Cathy Glass of For-

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