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On Thanksgiving, give thanks for your parents By Marc Gravert As you are sitting down to your Thanksgiving table this year, what are you thankful for? One of the things I am thankful for is family. I grew up on the farm I live on now, with a mother and father and four siblings. My parents were good, honest, hardworking, loving and a little stricter than I would have liked. My mother was a stay-at-home the only way she wanted it to be. She was loving and caring to us kids, but made us walk the line, to be good respectful children, the kind of children raised back in that time. The kind of children that said, “yes, sir” and “no, ma’am.” The kind that didn’t talk back to their parents or you got a hand upside the head. We did the chores we had to do in order to play with friends on the weekend or after school. We did as well in school as we could, and maybe with a little help from Mom, we could do better. Sure, from time to time we messed up or got into
trouble, and we learned from our punishment. Sometimes it was sitting in the corner, or maybe a good but whoopin’, but we knew what we couldn’t do the next time we thought about getting into trouble. We also had love from my parents, the kind that, for the most part, was not spoken, but you knew they loved you. You know the kind I’m talking about: When you were riding the new bike you got for your birthday, and you wiped out in the gravel driveway and scratched up your knees and elbows. You went running to the house like you had cut off your arm. Mom or Dad would sit you down and bandage your scrapes, and make the bad feelings and tears go away. Or how about those nights when you got sick? All you had to do was yell for Mom or Dad in the night, and they were there. They helped you through many monsters, ghosts and bad dreams, too. Dad and Mom taught us work ethics. Dad was up at the crack of dawn and out to the barn, every day, to milk cows. All of the years Dad farmed, I never remember him having a day off because he didn’t feel well or had a nasty cold. He had no choice. He had a family and a farm that needed him to be there, and he worked anyway. I have no idea how Mom did kids, a house, helped Dad on the farm, and still had time to make the most delicious meals for us.
Well, OK, maybe not all of them were delicious. I remember one dish Mom would make that I could not stand. It was a throwback to the Depression era: She’d take the bread heels she had saved up from several loaves of bread, then add stewed tomatoes and heat them up. And we would be made to eat them. This was not one of my favorites, and to this day, the thought of them makes me gag a little. But the one thing my parents taught all of us was that work was one thing you had to do in order to get ahead. We were not rich by any means, but we sure were not poor, either. We always had three meals a day, clean clothes to wear, and a roof over our heads. And that was pretty good, because some of the stories my parents told about their growing up many years before made us feel wealthy. As you get older and think about what your parents did to raise a house full of kids, you wonder how they did it. Food and clothing alone was not cheap, but throw in doctor visits or dentists, it wasn’t easy raising kids. I still have no idea how
they did it; perhaps it’s one of those mysteries that will never be solved. Over the years, as my siblings and I have grown and all of us have had families, we look back on our years of growing up on the farm. We have many great stories to pass on to our own families at this special time of year. We have many things to be thankful for as well. Thankful for a free country where we can grow up to be anything we want to be, if we try hard enough. Thankful to have a wonderful family who loves and cares for you. Thankful for food, enough good farm-raised food to feed a growing family. And thankful and blessed to have a good and forgiving God that makes it all possible to have. I will close with a poem I wrote several years ago. It pretty much says it all. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. And blessings to you all.
The Harvest
By Marc Gravert Across the rolling hills I see
The crop the good Lord gave to me. I tend it here, and mend it there, And reap the bounty so I may share. He gives me good days, He gives me bad So I may know the feeling glad To grow a crop so straight and tall So I can harvest in the fall. My crop feeds so many, I know it true, For it sails far off on oceans blue. I get rewards for what I do, To make me feel so good, through and through. To feed the world so hungry now In hopes some day they all know how. We must feed the children’s little minds So they may keep the world kind. So they may know the crop that grew That the good Lord gave me . . . And you.
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Former zoning administrator sues county Yuswak asking for her job back, or a ‘suitable open position’ By TONY CARTON For Prairie Advocate MOUNT CARROLL – Former Carroll County Zoning Administrator Julie Yuswak is suing Carroll and sex discrimination. The multicount suit was Rockford. Yuswak, of rural Mount Carclaims the position of combined Geographic Information System posted, and despite her request, she was not allowed to interview for the job. She also said there was no compensation or severance package associated with her termination. “I should have been at least offered the job, because I could do interview. In its response to the suit, the county says Yuswak was not quali-
the requisite degree, coursework and experience. Yuswak is represented by Ian Fuller and Lisa Jensen of Jensen law and civil rights issues. Carroll County is represented by Jana Brady and Kimberly Kovanda. Brady is a partner and Kovanda an associate with the ter, a law firm assisting Counties of Illinois Risk Management Agency. According to the suit, the Carroll County Board voted to Chairman Kevin Reibel informed would be terminated effective that Carroll County Administrainterview that the position of zoning officer was eliminated from the budget as a workforce reduction. “It was not funded as of Dec.
year started,� he said. “The county into the GIS department and so, our GIS person will pick up those duties.� GIS is the county mapping department and incorporates geographical features with tabular data in order to map, analyze, and assess real-world problems. cer duties have been reassigned to the county administrator, the county board chairman and the GIS mapping technician, Jeremy
tion at the county board’s Dec. 19 meeting. According to minutes from that meeting, the board went into executive session and then in open session voted to have “a letter to be sent to Julie Yuswak clarifying that the County Board’s intent was for a reduction in work force by eliminating the budgetary needs of Yuswak is asking the court to reinstate her to her position with the
county or a “suitable open position.� She also asks for assessed damages and legal costs. The county denies that Yuswak is entitled to any relief and seeks to recover its costs from the lawsuit. Doty declined to comment, citing the ongoing legal action. Yuswak could not be reached for comment. A status hearing is set for 9 a.m. Tuesday.
resulting in an annual savings of Doty also said the county has an avenue for nonunion employees complaint. Grievance committee sessions are not open to the public because they involve personnel issues exempt from the open meetings process. The Carroll County Grievance Committee, comprised at that time of county board member ment Office Manager Dawn on the Yuswak matter on Dec. 4, then presented its recommenda-
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West Carroll FFA dairy foods team takes third at Section 1 meet The West Carroll Dairy Foods Team of Natalie O’Connor, Natalie Shaw, Josi Anderson, and Elizabeth Rath placed third at the Section 1 FFA Dairy Foods Contest held Nov. 19 at Lena-Winslow High School. West Carroll had a team score of 277 in the event where a low score is a better score. Placing individually in the top 10 for West Carroll 90; Elizabeth Rath, seventh with 92; and Natalie Shaw, ninth with 95 points. The team score is computed by adding the three lowest scores. other teams, made up of Daniel Hartman, Cameron Ehlers, Brianna Kampmeier and Cassie Johnson on team two, and John Dyson, Mike Behrens, Logan Gengenbach and Jacob Casey on team three. A Dairy Foods team takes a
written test on the dairy industry, evaluates milk samples for posmilk products, scores the California Mastitis Test, and criticizes milker problem relating to dairy economics also was included in the contest. There were 13 section one FFA schools participating. Eastland took
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took second with 265. Top individual scores were Connor Erbsen, Eastland, 67; Anna Folgate, Orangeville, 71; Jordan Oellerich, Le-Win, 72; Steven Murphy, Eastland, 96; Natalie O’Connor, West Carroll, 90; Shelby Fryar, Eastland, 90; Elizabeth Rath, West Carroll, 92; Kendra Snyder, Le-Win, and Jared Krug, River Ridge, 97.
Herbal Vinegar Workshop set for Dec. 4 Love herb gardening and don’t know what to do with all your harvest? Join Carroll County Master Gardener Nancy Gmitro and learn how to utilize your harvest with herbal vinegars. Each participant will make and take home several herbal vinegars to try with some new recipes, or to give as a holiday
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As 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 g 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 expectationss 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 yourrs the very best the season has to offer. Sincerely,
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2014 Farm Bill decisions: Updating yields, base acres, and program coverage Many farmers and agricultural land owners have questions about the 2014 Farm Bill. What are my commodity program options? How do I update program yields for covered commodities? Should I reallocate my base acres? Should I enroll in Agriculture Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage, or both? What about the Supplemental Coverage Option? What tools and
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Applications for LIHEAP up in Carroll County By TONY CARTON For The Prairie Advocate
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MOUNT CARROLL — The Tri-County Opportunities Council reported at Thursday’s Carroll County Board meeting that applications for Low Income Home Energy Assistance and weatherization help are underway. Interested households should apply ASAP. To date, 3,475 applications have been entered in the LIHEAP system for this year’s program. That’s an increase of 393 over the same period last year. The program has helped 18 families with furnace repair or replacement. The LIHEAP program staff is working to keep up with both the emergency and regular applications. There are about 63 applications taken per day in the nine-county area serviced by the program. In addition, the Percentage of Income Payment Plan program is still growing. Between the recertifications received over the summer and the new enrollments since September, the agency is serving 1,900 active PIPP clients. PIPP is offered to clients with Ameren, ComEd or Nicor services. Nicor currently is listed as lack of funds, but applications continue to be taken for clients with Ameren or ComEd utility services. The PIPP program will stop accepting applications Dec. 31, or when ComEd and Ameren funding is depleted,
of the program. Twenty-three homes have been entered and approved on the Weather-Works system. The board approved child support transfers covering wage reimbursement, FICA reimbursement and IMRF reimbursement amounting to $3,002.25 and Document Storage transfers covering wage reimbursement, FICA reimbursement and IMRF reimbursement amounting to $276.20. The board also approved transfers initiated as per budget by Public Safety, 5 percent Hotel-Motel, GIS Resolution, Child Support interest and Circuit Clerk. The Sheriff ’s Department
ment with the Washington Township Road District for snow removal and pavement treatment of 4.5 miles of road at the Jo-Carroll Depot Park Under old business, the board approved amendments to the 20142015 budget as requested by the Health and Highway departments before approving the 2014-2015 Combined
Budget and Appropriation Ordinance and the 2014-2015 Levy Resolution. A rough 5-year Capital Projects plan is in the budget. Currently, the general fund cannot support all of the needed items. Over time the projects may be manageable, but only with close attention to the general fund balance. The board authorized County Administrator Michael Doty and/or
Reibel to sign a contract with Rock River Energy Services, a natural gas provider and approved an ordinance addressing the payment of cable TV franchise fees. The board adjourned and will tion meeting at 9 a.m. Monday in the large courtroom, at the Carroll County Courthouse.
accidents involving deer from 6 accidents in September to 18 in October. The sheriff also reported receiving a bid of $17,000 for plumbing repairs in the jail. County Engineer Kevin Vandendooren reported his department would, depending on weather, stripe the newly resurfaced Shannon Road the weekend of Nov. 21-23. In other Highway Department business, the board passed a resolution reappointing Vandendooren for a 6-year term as county engineer FY 2015 salary. The board also authorized County Board Chairman Kevin -
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an you believe that November is National Turkey Month? That’s right. In 2012, the average American ate 16 pounds of turkey in the year. Fortysix million turkeys are eaten each year at Thanksgiving. While I know wherever I will be on Thanksgiving (hopefully in Champaign getting ready to see the EPC Wildcatz play in the state football championship game), there will not be any turkey on my plate! In 1970, 50 percent of all turkey consumed was during the holidays. Now, just 29 percent of all turkey consumed is during the holidays as more turkey is eaten year-round. Turkey consumption has increased 104 percent since 1970. Here are a few turkey fun facts: In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday. Turkeys lived almost 10 million years ago. Illinois farmers produce close to 3 million turkeys each year.
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Letters and Commentary I don’t want your thanks
Now that Veterans Day has once again passed, I have something I’ve wanted to say for a long time coming. Veterans Day is the day we beat the war drums, wave a silly veteran graves, listen to spectacular speeches honoring war and is a perfect opportunity for the blind, obedient and gullible to regurgitate patriotic propaganda. Veterans Day has become another opportunity for the empire to manipulate the masses while the politicians commit more crimes against humanity. Let me give you some real facts. Since 9/11 6,800 soldiers have questionable war; 55,000 have been injured and over 220,000 civilians (Iraqi noncombatants, you know, women and children) have been murdered. It’s said that one out of every three homeless is a veteran. Since March 31, 970,000 claims Administration. Over 100,000
commit suicide every day. But not one of you want to talk about the real issues. Most, if not all of you, want to turn on your throw back some beers, watch some to care. But if we really cared about the veterans, shouldn’t Veterans Day be about helping, and not celebrating the wars they have won?
Veterans Day continues the perpetuating lie that all is honorable and just about war. Veterans Day is used to continue justifying sending our brightest hope for tomorrow off to spill their blood on foreign shores in order to make the rich richer and the powerful more powerful. dom and can never be for freedom unless, of course, it’s the people When government starts a war, it’s ing freedom and control. People do not hate us because we are free. Believing such only proves how gullible we have become. lowed everything the Imperial powerhouse fed me, that I couldn’t see what was really happening. Unfortunately, many Americans are still shoveling the empires’ spoons down their throats. It’s far easier to fall victim to the deceptions being cast in front of us. It’s all we’ve ever known and all we’ve ever been taught. Our thoughts are not of our own and have been forced onto us since childhood. We are so blinded by the false patriotism and sense of can exceptionalism, that every single one of us have failed to see that we are the evil empire and not everyone else. In fact, it took me years after being honorably discharged from able to peel the tape off my eyes and accept the truth. I used to ridicule ment and would get angry if anyone questioned me and my service. others suffer from is something called cognitive dissonance. When we have been taught from an early
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No one wants to admit that right and left are both parts of the same corrupt, diseased bird of prey! We put our focus pointless political topics such as minimum wage and equal rights, the holidays, some materialistic possession, sports and beer. We are divided on all fronts from the color of our skin to whatever God you believe in. Division equals control, as long as the Empire can keep us divided against ourselves, they don’t have to worry about us uniting against it. The Empire will continue to rape the world of freedom, resources and peace until we ban together and demand an end. Before I go, I have a confession. I have failed the people of the world. And so have all my brothers in arms. When I enlisted I believed ing America free and helping other countries gain their freedom. In actuality, I helped enslave others, steal resources and commit mass genocide. I have blindly voted for masters, sang patriotic songs and
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SENATE WEEK IN REVIEW
SPRINGFIELD – The first week of the fall veto session ended with lawmakers on the Senate Executive Committee advancing legislation that would increase the state’s minimum wage to $11 over the next 3 years. The Senate and the House of Representatives also acted on a number of gubernatorial vetoes; week, it seemed unlikely lawmakers will move forward on legislation that would tighten regulations on ride-sharing companies or move the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum from the auspices of the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency.
Minimum wage increase moves through Senate
On Nov. 19, Democrat legislative leaders pushed a measure through the Senate Executive Committee that would increase the minimum wage in Illinois from the current $8.25 per hour to $11 per hour by July 1, 2017. The bill’s sponsor indicates she wants the legislation to be approved before the General Assembly before
Jan. 1. Senate Bill 68 would increase Illinois’ minimum wage to $10 per hour on July 1, and incrementally increase it by an additional $.50 per hour over the next 2 years, bringing the minimum wage to $11 per hour by July 1, 2017. Opponents of a minimum-wage increase underscore that increasing the minimum wage will hurt Illinois employers, resulting in layoffs and increased prices on goods and services. However, Gov. Pat Quinn has long supported passage of an increase, and recently stated a minimum-wage hike is his top priorWhile Governor-elect Bruce Rauner also has indicated he would support a minimum-wage increase, he has stressed that would only be if it was coupled with business-friendly concessions, including tort reform, tax reforms and workers’ compensation reforms. Rauner points out that these initiatives would help employers create more jobs, which will help them absorb the cost of the minimum-wage increase. Republicans on the Executive Committee said a discussion on the minimum-wage increase is one that should be held when the new Legislature and Illinois’ new governor during the fall veto session, or a possible lame-duck session in January. The Senate Executive Committee also advanced legislation (House levels, also known as “manning,” to the list of mandatory subjects of colan agreement cannot be reached, the local government and the collective bargaining unit will be subject to
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House education committees hold hearing on SB 16
On Nov. 18, members of the House Elementary Committee and the House Elementary and Secondary Appropriations Committee held a joint hearing on SB 16, the controversial legislation that would rent school-funding formula. At the lengthy hearing, proponents and opponents, including both superintendents and teachers from across the state, outlined what changes they believe are needed to make the measure palatable. House lawmakers agreed that the state’s system of education funding is in need of reform. However, after the
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On Thursday, the Senate voted 44-5-1 to override Quinn’s veto of SB 2015, legislation that increases the speed limit on Illinois toll highways to 70 mph. SB 2015 now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration. Quinn vetoed SB 2015 on Aug. 26, citing evidence that tollway drivers already exceed the speed limit in many cases, which he said can lead to serious accidents. However, a recent study found that differential speeds between vehicles were actually more problematic. BIVINS CONTINUED ON A13
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Lanark TIF committee holds line on maximum awards By LYNNETTE FORTH For Prairie Advocate LANARK — At an unusually short City Council Nov. 18, attorney Ed Mitchell reported on the newly revised Tax Increment Finance ordinance, noting that currently four TIF awards have been granted, those being: Burkholder and Son, The Crooked Roof, Lanark Food Center, and one pending for Dave’s Place. At the present time, Dave’s Place owner, Dave Kuhlemeir, has not signed the form, and may not do so. Alderman Mark Macomber stated, “The TIF committee or council needs to inform people what
exactly TIF is, and where it came from. I think it’s a bad precedent to start giving more than 25 or 30 percent.” TIF committee member Steve Kruzek agreed, adding that those requesting funds will be informed that they will not be awarded more than 30 percent of eligible costs, at the most. Mitchell opened two bids received for the demolition of the house at 316 E. Pearl St.. Bids received were Colgan Excavating for $12,880, and Fischer Excavating at $9,500. Council accepted the bid from Fischer Excavating, unanimously. Heritage Center Board Presi-
dent Steve Kruzek reported on the status of the Heritage Center, noting, “We are in the process of getting bids (to certify the kitchen area), and so far, the second bid is much less. We are currently trying to raise Mitchell also reported on the ongoing issue of back taxes on the Fogle property. An order and deed
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Bringing history to life, awakening the imagination Heirloom Audio in Thomson produces children’s audio theater CD By TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate TKocal@prairieadvocate.com THOMSON — What do “Braveheart�, “Downton Abbey�, and “Lord of the Rings� have in common with Thomson? Bill Heid. From a deer blind at his rural Thomson farm, the entrepreneur told why he gathered the talents of produce Heirloom Audio’s second audio theater children’s project, “In Freedom’s Cause,� which tells the true story of Scottish hero William dence from England. The story follows a boy, Ned, as he tags along with Wallace and the eventual King of Scotland, Robert the Bruce, and watches history unfold. Wallace is best known to moviegoers as the subject of “Braveheart�, which was loosely based on Wallace’s heroics. “Audio theater is unique in that it engages children’s minds – and their parents minds – in ways that TV and movies simply do not, and cannot,� Heid said. “I think the best way to convince someone about something is not to lecture them, or scold them. Look, I’m a Christian, so I like Jesus’ methods.
Yes, sometimes he threw a chair, like Bobby Knight, but he told stories to illustrate his point. “I did a lot of research before proceeding with these projects. I found out something particular to a ‘compelling story’ that fascinated me. When you don’t include a visual story with a child or adult, like reading a book, or listening to one of our audio dramas, it changes your brain. It changes the way you think, the way you process information. It actually grows your ability to conceptualize things. “It’s a left-brain function, because when you tell a story to someone, it organizes the data points. It’s a mental glue that brings these ideas together. People remember stories in a way that they don’t remember a lecture in a classroom, or a lecture by a parent. No other story-telling medium can awaken the imagination like that. They picture the stories in their minds and in their hearts. They actually start to live the adventure.� “In Freedom’s Cause� features the voices of Joanne Froggatt (Anna Bates of “Downton Abbey�), Billy Boyd (Pippin of “Lord Of The Rings�), Skandar Keynes (Edmund of “The Chronicles of Narnia� series) and Jimmy Cosmo (Campbell, and Father Christmas, of “Braveheart� and
Bill Heid (left) walks across the River Forth on Stirling Bridge with one of the Scottish guides telling the story of Scotland’s fight for independence in the 1300s. (Photo by Heirloom Audio) “Chronicles of Narnia�, respectively), as well as a score by composer John Campbell (Lamplighter Theatre, Focus on the Family Radio Theatre, Adventures in Odyssey). Audio theater, Heid emphasized, is not an audio book. “We’ve assembled a team of the very best actors, writers, sound designers and music composers in
the world, to bring real heroes and real history to life,� Heid said. “Once upon a time, kids heard great stories. It’s time to tell great stories once again, and capture the hearts, minds and imaginations of the next generation.� For Heid, the project has another purpose: to give children real heroes, to awaken their imaginations, and to teach history through a
fun and entertaining medium. “I’m passionate about it – it’s where my heart is. I think we’ve lost our way and traded heroes. Can you imagine trading LeBron James for Sir on LeBron, I love basketball, but our center has shifted,� Heid said. AUDIO CONTINUED ON A15
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“True heroes are men and women who, throughout history, risked everything and gave their lives for a cause greater than themselves. These were heroes who showed us what faith, courage and commitment really mean, heroes made the right decisions when the day came, decisions that changed the course of history.” “In Freedom’s Cause” is the second project from Heirloom Audio, which last year released “Under Drake’s Flag”, another historical drama that recounted the story of Sir Francis Drake, best known for the globe and for his role in the defeat of the Spanish Armada. Heid believes that children today need positive role models with solid morals. “We want to help busy moms and dads, even grandparents, tell great stories about true heroes,” he said. “In Freedom’s Cause” was recorded in London, but he took the crew to Scotland before they went into the studio. “Walking where Wallace nockburn was fought, standing on amazing. It took my breath away.”
victory in the First War of Scottish Independence, and a landmark in Scottish history. Stirling Castle, a Scots royal fortress, occupied by
“In Freedom’s Cause” and “Under Drake’s Flag” CDs are also available via digital download, and both are bundled with curriculum. They’re based on GA Henty novels. Henty is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th
force to relieve it. This attempt failed, and his army was defeated by a smaller army commanded by “I wanted the passion of Wallace’s and Robert’s life, and Scottish independence, to come to the surface. It also happened to be the time right before the Scots voted for their was voted down. It was a highlycharged atmosphere, because Scotland was polarized, either for independence or against it.” “In 1314, somebody drew a line. What it comes down to for me is, what happens when one person makes a stand? Wallace, a reluctant warrior who wanted Robert the Wallace’s death made Robert realize that Wallace was willing to die for nockburn. The idea that came out of that battle was this: You can draw a line and defeat a larger foe with faith and commitment in your beliefs. “Robert’s decision was very unlike many politicians today, who only want to know what public opinion is, rather than voting for what is right, always making measured
decisions, always lukewarm and watered down. “What also came out of that action was the Declaration of Arbroath, which incredibly reads a lot like our own Declaration of Independence.” The Declaration of Arbroath was a declaration of Scottish independence, made in 1320. It is in the form of a letter in Latin submitted to Scotland’s status as an independent, sovereign state and defending Scotland’s right to use military action when unjustly attacked. “In those days, appeals were
made to the Pope, as God’s reprewant the appeal to come from the standpoint of who’s stronger. They believed there was a transcendent power, larger than us, that decides what is right and wrong in the world. They appealed to that power. “Our American Founding Fathers carried banners that said, “Appeal to God.’ That has all been sanitized from today’s public schools. They were saying to King George, ‘You broke the law. You are a covenant-breaker. We are appealing to God to decide what’s right and wrong.’ That belief started
his works include “The Dragon and The Raven” (1886), and” For The Temple” (1888). “Under Drake’s Flag” was named “Product of the Year” for 2014 by Little School House, a home-schooling organization, Heid said. “That includes not only the audio story, but the curriculum and study guide that we created. It helps parents engage their children with the idea. When parents take advantage of this process, the ideas communicated to their kids is like second-hand smoke in reverse - it’s positive and good. They get these good ideas on out what an amazing human being he was. He has become one of my greatest heroes that I have ever studied. We wouldn’t have a country today if not for Drake, how the faith and commitment of just one man can change history.” “Under Drake’s Flag” also been chosen as Schoolhouse Review or Audio Drama for 2014.
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The Driver’s Seat A thought from Carroll County Transit: we do ask that you make your ride reservations as early as possible. A week is not too early and that would make Carol, our dispatcher, very happy. To reserve your ride, call 815-244-0011. We operate on By Jim Mascal
Travels with Bev San Antonio, Texas Feb. 21 - March 1 Includes tour of San Antonio, including a cruise through the famous River Walk District, the San Fernando Cathedral, the King William Historical District, and the El Mercado patterned after an authentic Mexican market. Visit the Alamo and IMAX theater presentation. Enjoy the Institute of Texan Cultures, San Antonio Missions National Historic Park, Oklahoma City National Memorial, the National Museum of the Pacific War, and the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin. Tour the LBJ Ranch, the “Texas White House.” Cost is $700 per person for double occupancy. Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam Sept. 22 - Oct 2 Includes IMAX Grand Canyon movie, Hoover Dam Visitor Center, Grand Canyon National Park, Valley of Fire State Historic Route 66 Museum, the Mohave Museum of History and Arts and much more. Cost is $900 per person for double occupancy. Call the Senior Center, 815-244-1800, for more trip information.
How to help Carroll County Senior Center Five ways to help the Carroll County Senior Center: Give us monetary donations. Volunteer your time, skills, and talents. Participate in the programs, activities, and other services offered. Leave us in your will. Donate items on our wish list: Chess/checkers/multigame table; copy paper; napkins;
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I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving, and now it’s on to Christmas! There is so much to do and the time to do things is short, so there can be extra stress. Here’s a holiday tip from Carroll County Transit that really works: When you have a lot to do, make a list, then do nothing with the list and take a nap (kinda kidding, but it can make you feel better and you’ll have the list when you get up). But really, give yourself plenty of time. During this busy season, Carroll County Transit can help you get to where you need to go. This is a very busy time for us, too, and
we hate to tell folks, “sorry we’re all full.” As busy and exciting as this time is, it is also a great time to slow down and be mindful about our blessings, gifts, and the people in our lives. It’s a time not only to enjoy our holiday traditions and memories, but also to help others to create and add to theirs. As far as I’m concerned, some of the nicest things about the holidays are Christmas trees. The sights, smells, traditions, and memories associated with these Christmas conifers add to the spirit of the season. To learn more about Christmas trees, I hit the Internet. Did you know that folks have
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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 As the holiday season nears, thoughts begin to center on those special people in our lives and the unique gift one
The gift shop also will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. Come shop! Come buy! Bingo Bingo is held at 1 p.m. the month. Players play with nickels and dimes, so make sure because sometimes there are
Tuesday, JoEllen McCaskey from 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. Pool Do you need to sharpen your skills? If so, we have a pool table, balls and sticks on the lower level. All we need are players. Come and check it out. No reservation is needed. Quilters The quilters are here from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Thursday. All are welcome to the special blessing they bring join them. into our life. The Gift Shop at Grandparents and Other the Senior Center has that very Relative Raising Children gift! Handmade gifts by talented The GORRC support group volunteers working throughout will not meet in December. Carroll County are displayed in All activities take place at the Senior Center’s Gift Shop. the Senior Center, 306 N. Main which is open from 8 a.m. to 1 St. in downtown Mount Carp.m. Monday through Friday. roll, unless otherwise indicated.
CCSSO December Calendar of Events Monday, Dec.1 Foot clinic Tuesday, Dec. 2 Crafters 9 a.m.-noon Bingo - 1 p.m. Yoga - 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 Flu shots and blood pressure checks 9-noon No appointment necessary; bring your Medicare Card. If you are not eligible for Medicare, there will be a charge. Thursday, Dec. 4 Quilters – 9:30-11:30 a.m. Volunteer Christmas party 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Yoga - 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 Last Day for Medicare open enrollment
Saturday, Dec. 6 Gift Shop open 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 Agency meeting - 8 a.m. Triad meeting - 9 a.m. Nesteggers - 1 p.m. Yoga - 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11 Quilters - 9:30- 11:30 a.m. Yoga - 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 Lanark/Milledgeville paper pickup 8-10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15 Foot clinic Tuesday, Dec. 16 Regular board meeting - 9:15 a.m. Bingo - 1 p.m. Yoga - 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18 Quilters - 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Yoga - 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19 Foot clinic Saturday, Dec. 20 Chadwick paper pickup 8-10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23 Foot clinic Yoga - 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24 Closed for Christmas Eve Thursday, Dec. 25 Closed for Christmas MERRY CHRISTMAS Monday, Dec. 29 Foot clinic Tuesday, Dec. 30 Yoga- 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31 Closed for New Year’s Eve Thursday, Jan. 1 Closed for New Year’s Day
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Nonagenarians and Centenarians birthdays for December 4 – Charlotte Brown, Savanna – 94 9 – Kenneth Simpson, Mount Carroll – 93 10 – Florence Smith, Mount Carroll – 100 11 – Bernita Curtis, Savanna - 102 16 – Anna Bruchner, Thomson – 94 21 – Delores Randolph, Savanna – 95
22 – Eileen Miller, Sterling – 91 24 – William Borth, Milledgeville — 90 25 – Alfred Hinrichs, Milledgeville – 95 27 – Maxine Goetz, Savanna – 92 31 – Jeannette Davis, Milledgeville — 91 Happy birthday to all of you from all of us here at the Senior Center!
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The CCSSO would like to thank the following who have made contributions to the Senior Center in November: Individuals: Pat Kelly LaVerl Kempel Kelli Schaible Evelyn Rogers Glenn Mummert Jim Hartman John Hovorka Richard and Karen Miller June Kingery
Almira Guenzler Ruby Handel John Schneider Ronald & Kathy Fossett Bill & Heidi David Sandra Coers Helen Aude Carol Martin Dora Lessman Sandy Meinsma Gary & Judy Law Dorothy Nelson Trust Russell & Joan Schryver Carol Gibbs Maurine Ellinor
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Jacqueline Brown Tom & Barb Shaw Liz Rath Dorothy McCue Churches St. Wendelin’s Catholic Church Cherry Grove Church of the Brethren (A complete listing of fiscal year 201314 donors is in the annual report. Copies are available at the Senior Center office.)
Carroll County Senior Services Organization Assistant Director Donna Green (left) and Cathy Gies, director of the craft shop, show off the banner they made for display in the gift shop.
5 easy questions to ask as you start an exercise routine The Answer Fitness helps bring you this issue of the Grape Vine Let’s face it, the hardest part of starting an effective workout one! As we all know, every jourhave to go back to the questions English. Who? What? Where? When? Why? Hold on to your horses, because here we go! Q 1 - Who? A: Oh, you’d better believe it - It’s you! Q 2 - What? A: To answer what, you need
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End-of-year tax tips from Carroll County Tax-Aide Volunteers sought to help taxpayers Once again we are nearing the end of the tax year. One of the most common questions this year is, “How will the Affordable Care Act affect my taxes?” There will be questions on the tax form regarding your insurance coverage. For retired taxpayers, Medicare serves as your medical insurance. For younger taxpayers, proof of coverage will be required.
A new tax form, 1095-A, B or C (Affordable Health Care Statements) will be sent to taxpayers in January. Please watch for health care insurance information on your W-2, SSA-1099 or the new 1095 forms. Your tax preparer will need as the total of months covered. As with any new ruling, there is uncertainty. Your tax counselors will make it as easy as possible for you. There is still time to make some tax adjustments for 2014 if necessary. Those who itemize might
consider making charitable contributions before year’s end. Also consider changing the amount of your withholding for the next year if you have had to pay additional taxes or if you have received large refunds. Adjustments should be made for the 2015 year by completing a new W-4 form with your employer or pension plan. The Carroll County Tax-Aide volunteers are preparing to pass an IRS exam, a yearly requirement. They have their study guides and will be ready to do taxes by February.
December 2014 NICAA Golden Meals Menu LET’S EAT OUT! FOR CARRY OUT, CALL SAVANNA 815-273-4875 Entrees 01 - Cheeseburger w/Bun 02 - Creamed Chicken on Biscuit 03 - Ham Loaf 04 - Beef and Noodles 05 - Baked Fish 08 - Barbecued Chicken 09 - Sloppy Joe on Bun 10 - Roast Pork w/Gravy 11 - Barbecued Ribettes 12 - Mac & Cheese w/Hot Dogs 15 - Smoked Beef Sausage on Bun 16 - Easy Chicken Casserole 17 - Roast Beef w/Gravy 18 - Meatball Stroganoff 19 - Breaded Fish 22 - Salisbury Steak w/Gravy 23 - CHRISTMAS PARTY!!! Spinach Stuffed
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast 24 - Christmas Eve – All Sites Closed 25 - Christmas Day – All Sites Closed 26 - Christmas Holiday – All Sites Closed 29 - Cheeseburger w/Bun 30 - Creamed Chicken on Biscuit 31 - Baked Ham These are just entrees. For a complete menu, call 815-244-1800 or 866-214-1959 MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE NICAA Golden Meals program has expanded its services to include more home delivery routes in the Shannon area, for the town of Shannon and the rural areas surrounding it. The home-delivery program is for meal delivered to their homes Monday through Friday. Call 815-232-8896 for more information or to sign up; meals will start within a day or two.
CCSSO seeks volunteer board member from Milledgeville The Carroll County Senior Services Organization Board is in need of one volunteer from Milledgeville to join the 15-member board of directors, which represents all communities within Carroll County.
Board meetings are held in the morning the third Tuesday of every month. Call the Senior Center, 815244-1800, and leave your name and number if you are interested, and one of our current board members will contact you.
Paper and aluminum can pickup schedule Lanark: Saturday, Dec. 13 8-10 a.m. bank parking lot Milledgeville: Saturday, Dec. 13 8-10 a.m., south side of grocery store Chadwick: Saturday, Dec. 20
8-10 a.m. at City Hall Thomson: Papers no longer will be picked up Shannon: No pickup, December through March Lake Carroll: Put papers in the plastic container where the Conference Center shed once stood.
Mount Carroll: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays at Senior Center NOTES: No paper pickup if it is raining. Phone books are welcome. Corrugated cardboard is taken to Rolling Hills for its use. No magazines, advertising slicks, or steel cans.
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Carroll County Tax-Aide is sponsored by the Carroll County Senior Center, the AARP Foundation (the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance service) and the IRS. Carroll County Tax-Aide needs volunteers to help taxpayers prepare volunteer does not need to be an AARP member to participate. Tax-Aide volunteers receive free tax training. Computer experience electronically. Volunteers will learn
new skills while giving service to their community. For more information, or to become a volunteer, call the Senior Center at 815-244-1800 or District Coordinator Mary Ann Hutchison at 815-244-1405. Donations to the computer fund can be sent to CCSSO, 306 N. Main St., Mount Carroll, IL 61053, attention Nancy Gable. Be sure to clearly mark TaxAide Computer Fund on the check. Article submitted by Mary Ann Hutchison, district coordinator for Carroll County Tax-Aide
CCSSO Board of Directors and Staff John Jirgenson, Joe Unser, Dennis Ganz, Leo Gelwicks, Lois Gelwicks, Alan Palmer, Robert Nolte, Ken Viglietta Bookkeeper Jean Smith Maintenance Pam Cheeseman NIAAA Advisory Board Jeb Kresge, Charlotte Miller NIAAA Board of Directors Bob Roiland, Donna Bausman County Board Liaison Gary Imel Advertising Coordinator Andrew Williamson – Prairie Advocate AWilliamson@prairieadvocate.com 815-493-2560 www.prairieadvocate.com 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 director@ccseniorcenter.org www.ccseniorcenter.org
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Small Business Saturday continues its evolution BY PAM EGGEMEIER For Prairie Advocate Small Business Saturday, the Black Friday for small local retailers, will return for a fourth consecutive year in the Sauk Valley on Nov. 29. The mayors of Sterling, Rock with their respective proclamations. Small Business Saturday, born in 2010, borrows from the Thanksgiving shopping events that were conceived to help retail heavyweights maximize sales during the busiest shopping time of the year. November and December business is critical for retailers, usually making up between 20 percent and 40 percent of annual sales. American Express helps to promote the nationwide Small Business Saturday, both in print and digital media. Local business group Sauk Valley Shop Small has received national attention through a variety of the company’s online channels, including the national Shop Small and OPEN forum websites and its Small Business Saturday Facebook page. Several local businesses, including Distinctive Gardens and Tuff Dog Bakery, have been highlighted in the American Express promotional efforts. Lisa Higby-LeFevre, coowner of Dixon’s Distinctive Gardens, and a founder Sauk Valley Shop Small, said the event is evolving as it becomes more entrenched in the area. “Within the larger group, we’re seeing businesses break off into subgroups and come up with their own campaigns,” HigbyLeFevre said. One of those subgroups of six in Sterling is using a variation of a popular board game to bring some fun to the event. The idea for Scrabble Shop Small Style came from Penny Bright, owner of Golden Key Gifts. “I make up game boards that the customers travel with, and they start out with one letter, and the more times they go to the participating stores, the more chances they have to win,” Bright explained. The game started Nov. 15; game boards must be turned in at Golden Key by 6 p.m. Nov. 29. The six participating businesses – Golden Key Gifts, Beautiful You Boutique, Tuff Dog Bakery, Sauk Valley Reiki, Showplace Antiques, and Candy Bouquet – will award six $100 prizes. Another addition this year is
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The following statistics were compiled from a survey completed by businesses that participated in Small Business Saturday promotions in 2013. The numbers reflect the change from 2012. Sales Increased - 66% Decreased - 5% No change - 29% Foot traffic Increased - 72% Decreased - 14% No change - 14% a Shop Small party at Rosbrook Studio, 107 S. Peoria Ave. in Dixon. Amid an island setting, FireSale – a reggae, dub and rock band from Iowa City – and local act Space Juice will perform. Mama Cimino’s will sell beer, wine, soft drinks and food. The doors will open at 7 p.m., and entertainment will start at 8 p.m. A $5 donation is suggested. Sauk Valley Shop Small Business Saturdays through surveys completed by participating retailers. This year 34 businesses from the three cities are involved in the event, and six retailers are sponsors. In addition to boosting sales, Small Business Saturday aims to educate consumers, organizers say. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses have created two of every three new jobs nationwide, and 28 million small enterprises employ 60 million Americans – half the private sector workforce. The impact of shopping at the mom-and-pop stores is also measurable. Shopping small means that $68 of every $100 spent stays local, compared with $43 of every $100 staying in the community when money is spent at big-box stores. Higby-LeFevre said the marketing efforts have changed, becoming more personal and taking on a yearlong focus. “The message is about more than just shopping,” she said. “It’s moving away from things that are directly promotional, and becoming more about the people behind the businesses and how the community embraces Shop Small.” Membership in Shop Local now gives businesses administrative rights to the Sauk Valley Shop Small Facebook page. “We do things like a quote the community can get to know the people behind the business and feel engaged.”
Thelma May Lessman, 82, of Shannon, passed away Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014 at the Lena Living Center in Lena. She was born April 10, 1932, to the late Earl and Anna (Schuur) Truckenmiller. Thelma attended Lanark High School. She was a member of the Cherry Grove Church of the Brethren. where she taught Sunday school. She enjoyed being a farmer’s wife and raising poultry. Thelma also enjoyed gardening and her fruit trees, along with boating and snowmobiling.
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The few days I spent in Springuneventful. The tax increase was not even mentioned, and it sounds like the rideshare bill is not going to move until next year. The one big item on the agenda, a minimum wage increase bill, passed Senate committee, but with a few changes to make it more palatable to the somewhat more conservative House. To make it easier to get the bill through both chambers, the effective date was changed to July 1. The minimum wage would increase to $10 by that date and to $11 by the same date in 2016. to this bill. First, the pros —Chicago is tossing around the idea of passing a $13 minimum wage law, while a $10 and eventually $11 minimum wage will hurt Illinois businesses, $13 will hurt the state’s economic situation even more. According to Crain’s Chicago Business, the bill may pass because
of a major compromise: The minimum wage “goes to $10 but applies statewide. Chicago’s power to go higher would be pre-empted.” The cons, though, are that the bill, in the long run, will hurt the state and the workers living on minimum wage more than it will help. Naomi Lopez Bauman writes in a Nov. 19 Illinois Policy Institute article that raising the minimum wage will actually push the “lowest-skilled workers out of the job market.” Many of those who earn minimum wage, she goes on to say, will lose wages increase, leaving them worse off in the end. Bauman concludes that raising the minimum wage is “a crude antipoverty tool,” because it doesn’t change anything for the 100,000 or so Illinois workers who work for commission or tips. In addition, most minimum wage workers start off at minimum wage, but in a year they’re earning more than minimum wage because they’ve worked to develop their skills and to become more competent on the job. Enough of politics. Thanksgiving is only a few days away, and we have so much to be thankful for in northwestern Illinois. Yes, it’s cold (at least we’re not buried under 7-plus feet of snow like Buffalo, New York, right?), and, yes, the vibrant fall leaves are all
but gone; still, I wouldn’t choose another state to live in. The people from this district — the farmers, the small businessmen and women, the school teachers and administrators, — are some of the hardest working people I know. You and many others are the reason I chose to go economic and political good. As we all give thanks this Thursday, I want you to know that you and all the people in this district will be at the top of my list of things to be thankful for. I couldn’t ask for a better group of people to work with and to serve. Greek philosopher Epicurus once said, “Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.” We may have much we want to change in the state, but this week as let’s remember how good we here in northwestern Illinois have it, the friends, the family, the bountiful harvest, and the freedom to live, speak, and worship as we choose. As always, you can reach me or Sally at 815-232-0774 or email us at repstewart@gmail.com. You can also visit www.repbrianstewart.com or follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Google Plus.
No shelter from the storm for Black Hawk statue BY VINDE WELLS For Prairie Advocate OREGON – Monday’s snowstorm put a halt to plans to get the Black Hawk statue under wraps and protected from winter weather.
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Milledgeville Elementary Thumbs Up Winners for week 7 are Antonio Rivera (front left), Elektra Gabbard, Kruz Gabbard, and Sydney Barkley and Samantha Richter (back left) Cameron Mickelson, Lillian Ebersole, and Lili Drinkall. (Courtesy of Talisa Pauley)
West Carroll Primary Students of the Month for October are Allison Duggan (left), second grade; Ell Law, kindergarten; Karissa Andrews, third grade; Vanessa Allen, first grade; and Tori Moshure, fourth grade. (Courtesy of Gloria Asay) Annual Treasurer’s Report for the Village of Shannon Carroll County, Illinois for the Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2014 Expenditures for all Salaries Before Deductions: CHARLES S ELLIOTT 5,888.00; DALE E. HARING 37,697.53; DENISE BORMANN 17,284.83; EUGENE WOODLEY 8,160.00; Jason De Michele 46,105.14; Ken Alexander 1,200.00; MICHAEL V SICILIANO 240.00; RANDY CRAFT 8,000.00; TROY EA RANDALL 41,317.70. TOTAL 165,893.20 Summary of Revenues General Fund Income: TAX ANTICIPATION LOAN 30,000.00; tobacco grant-police 1,100.00; rent water tower-computer dynam 1,800.00; rent water tower-aero 1,800.00; donation-N. Stanton St 7,883.19; DONATION 12,000.00; FINES 4,104.76; Int Inc 0.01; LICENSE-LIQ 1,760.00; PERMIT-BLDG/ EXC 120.00; POL REPORT FEE 10.00; Tax Rev: CORPORATION TAX-interest 6.18; CORPORATION TAX 71,404.10; Income 80,379.33; REPLACEMENT TAX 3,154.75; ROAD AND BRIDGE 11,398.59; Sales & Use 72,843.22; T E L E C O M M U N I C AT I O N S TAX 11,405.99; MEDIACOM 4,187.00; NI GAS 6,251.43; UTILITY TAX-COM ED 33,692.82. TOTAL INCOME 294,723.41 Summary of Revenues Water and Sewer Ordinary Income/Expense Income: CORPORATE TAXGARBAGE DISPOSAL-1.42; Sale of equipment 1,250.00; CORPORATE TAX-GARBAGE DISPOSAL 16,386.35; FEES 257,386.46; Grants-State 63,642.60. Total Grants. Int Inc 39.54; REFUNDOVERPAYMENT -250.00; TRANSFER FROM SAVINGS 35,000.00. Total Income 373,456.37 Summary of Revenues Motor Fuel ILL JOBS NOW 3,709.00; INT INC 6.69; MOTOR FUEL TAX 18,594.95; TRANS FROM MMA 0.00 Total Income 22,310.64 Summary of Revenues Park Fund Income: donation 1,800.00; Interest 0.68. Total Income 1,800.68 Summary of Revenues
Village Park Pavers Income: donation 1,700 Total Income 1,700 Summary of Revenues CDAP GRANT Fund Total Income 26,142.60 General Fund Disbursements: Disbursements Less Than $2,500 SELCO 38.00; ZIER TEST LANE 43.00; MUNICIPAL CLERKS OF ILLINOIS 45.00; MONROETRUCK EQUIPMENT 46.40; FIRST STATE BANK SHANNON-POLO 50.00; MOBILE ELECTRONICS 50.00; BRYAN EDLER 55. 86; ILEAS 60.00; MUNICIPAL ELECTRONICS 60.00; EASTLAND FABRICATION, LLC 68.15; BIG JOHN 85.00; LANARK FOOD CENTER 88.14; CRAIG GREENFIELD 90.00; J & R SUPPLY INC 90.00 TMC 97.50; BLARNEY STONE POPCORN, IC 100.00; EASTLAND BOOSTER GOLF OUTING 100.00; EASTLAND POST PROM 2014 100.00; STATE FIRE MARSHALL 100.00; COMMONWEALTH EDISON 104.34; ECONO SIGNS LLC 107.58; EUGENE KERR 120.00; PAS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL 121.87; LAW ENFORCEMENT SYSTEMS, INC. 130.00; CARROLL COUNTY REVIEW 132.00; STATE SURPLUS PROP REVOLVING FUND/LESO 150.00; Jennah Price 160.00; BRINKMEIER’S PLUMBING 170.02; JOHN STEVENS 187.50; SCOTT’S ELECTRIC 195.14; CRESCENT ELECTRIC 195.43; GALLS, LLC 220.39; BRIAN KOCH 234.00; WENDLING QUARRIES, INC. 266.08; POSTMASTER 275.00 NORTHWEST ILL CRIMINAL JUSTICE 309.00; HARDER CORP 317.68; UNITED HEALTHCARE INS CO 361.60; JULIE, INC. 368.53; COMPUTER DYNAMICS 395.25; BUSS BOYZ CUSTOMS, INC. 397.58; BRYAN R. EDLER 405.00; Dan Truckenmiller 440.00; SLOAN IMPLEMENT 463.42; CARROLL SERVICE CO. 474.65; MOORE TIRES, INC. 481.54; CASH 500.00; STERLING CODIFIERS, INC. 500.00; STEES SAW & LAWN EQ 578.00; U.S. CELLULAR 596.14; TRACY SIEGNER 600.00; MIKE ALVEY 628.43; CARROLL COUNTY TRUSTEE PAYMENT ACCT 650.00; LINDA STEVENS 650.00;
MARK CURTIS 650.00; TROY LESSMAN 650.00; WAYNE GAUL 650.00; BUTCH MEINDERS 685.94; GK GRAPHICS INC. 800.00; PRAIRIE ADVOCATE 949.50; TRUGREEN ROCKFORD #2747 1,000.00; GIFT BRICKSCREATIVE BRICK 1,075.50; NICOR 1,222.33; BONNELL INDUSTRIES 1,298.70; FEHRGRAHAM & ASSOCIATES 1,461.50; GIFT BRICKS 1,500.00; G B BLACKTOP SEALING 1,750.00; GREENSCAPES 1,750.00; DAN TRUCKENMILLER SNOW REMOVAL 2,375.00. Sub-Total Expenses Less Than $2500 - 31,071.69 AL’S QUALITY SERVICE 2,538.85; MEYERS & SHAULIS, P.C. 2,695.00; FRONTIER 2,696.96; CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS 2,730.00; SHANNON HOMECOMING 2,800.00; CARDMEMBER SERVICE 2,970.67; MOWRY, SCHINDLER, & ASSOCIATES, LTD. 3,300.00; BONNIE FOUST 3,650.00; UNITED HEALTHCARE 3,681.60; CASEY’S GENERAL STORE 5,285.43; CONMAT, INC. 5,476.84; WADDELLAND REED 5,952.25; ILLINOIS COUNTIES RISK MANAGEMENT TRUST 6,156.15; ATTY KIPP MEYERS 8,553.00; ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE 10,567.38; CHERRY GROVE TOWNSHIP 10,977.62; GREENFIELD CONCRETE PRODUCTION 11,065.00; CONSTELLATION 11,306.16; J & M DISPLAYS 12,000.00; JOHN H. STEVENS 12,982.84; BARKAU AUTOMOTIVE 29,822.45; CARROLL COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT 60,886.19. Sub-Total Expenses Greater Than or Equal to $2500 218,094.39 Grand Total Expenses 249,166.08 Water, Sewer and Waste Disposal Disbursements Disbursements Less Than $2500: CARROLL SERVICE CO. 4.48; EASTLAND FABRICATION, LLC 8.25; FIRST SUPPLY LLCFREEPORT 14.80; LYONS LABS 16.00; SHIRTS BY MOM 22.00; FREEPORT WATER & SEWER COMMISSION 35.00; LINDA KROMM 72. 00; AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOC79.00; HARDER CORP 88.95; SHANNON MARINE 100.02; VIKING CHEMICAL CO. 107.96; DON MANTZKE 150.00; JOHN PETERSON
150.00; PEARSON PEST CONTROL 160.00; CITY OF LANARK 187.50; SMITH ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS 199.61; CHEMSEARCH238.54 TROY LESSMAN 250.00; CB & S 256.00; ILLINOIS RURAL WATER ASSN 261.80; JOHN STEVENS 264.00; HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS, LTD. 268.63; STEVE HECKMAN 3 0 0 . 0 0 ; AL’S QUALITY SERVICE 306.04; MILLER-BRADFORD & RISEBERG INC 320.07; PRAIRIE ADVOCATE 345.00; UNITED HEALTHCARE INS CO 361.60; PRECISION DRIVE & CONTROL 504.35; DOC’S EXCAVATING, INC 574.73; UNITED HEALTHCARE 730.77; CITY OF DIXON WATER DEPARTMENT 757.00; COMMONWEALTH EDISON 860.59; POSTMASTER 868.50; MOLITOR PLUMBING 931.65; BRINKMEIER PLUMBING 1,121.44; HACH 1,224.14; NICOR 1,778.44; MISSISSIPPI VALLEY PUMP, INC. 1,857.50; CARDMEMBER SERVICES 1,879.86; ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL PROT AGENCY1,909.85;NORTHERN ILL ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS 2,025.00; FEHR-GRAHAM & ASSOCIATES 2,100.00; ALL STAR POWER WASH INC 2,200.00. Disbursements Less Than $2,500: 25,891.07. ILLINOIS EPA 2,500.00;
BUSHMANS SERVICE 2,575.25; HAWKINS, INC. 2,787.54; OLSON COMMERCIAL INC. 2,857.11; BRYAN’S REPAIR 2,930.43; UNITED HEALTHCARE INSURANCE 2,950.83; SAUNDERS OIL CO 3,918.13; CASEY’S GENERAL STORE 4,785.41; ILLINOIS COUNTIES RISK MANAGEMENT TRUST 6,156.15; J & R SUPPLY, INC. 12,876.65; FISCHER EXCAVATING CO. 18,044.57; CONSTELLATION 28,720.99; MORING DISPOSAL 56,155.74; ALBRECHT WELL DRILLING, INC 242,347.04. Disbursements Greater Than or Equal to $2,500: 389,605.84 Grand Total Expenses 441,387.98 Motor Fuel Tax Disbursements: Disbursements Less Than $2,500: KEVIN VANDENDOOREN 1,400.00. Disbursements Greater Than or Equal to $2,500: CARROLL CO HWY DEPT 23,594.10. Grand Total Expenses 24,994.10 Village Park Paver Fund Disbursements: Expenses 2,575.50. Total Expenses 2,575.50. CDAP GRANT Fund Disbursements: Expenses Reimbursements Albrecht well 26,142.60. Total Expenses 26,142.60
Summary Statement of Condition Summary Statement of Condition as of 4/30/14 Beginning Balance - 5/1/12: General Fund $37,389.53; Wate, Sewer, Waste Disp. $242,870.37; Motor Fuel Tax $17,316.02; Park Fund $8,549.86; CDAP Fund $0; Totals - ALL Funds $306,125.78. Revenue: General Fund $402,255.72; Water, Sewer, Waste Disp. $338,138.37; Motor Fuel Tax $22,310.64; Park Fund $3,500.68; CDAP Fund $26,142.60; Totals ALL Funds $792,348.01. Expenses: General Fund $427,972.12; Water, Sewer, Waste Disp. $456,753.37; Motor Fuel Tax $24,994.10; Park Fund $2,575.50; CDAP Fund $26,142.60; Totals ALL Funds $938,437.69; Cash on Hand ALL Funds 160,036.10; MFT CD 0.00. Total Cash on Hand 160,036.10. 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, 2014, 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, 2014. This report was filed with me on November 10, 2014, and will be published in the Prairie Advocate, Lanark, Illinois, in its November 26, 2014 issue. s/s Denise Bormann, Village Clerk
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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS Cool ’Catz headed to Champaign By Craig Lang Prairie Advocate Sports
Early deficit no problem as EPC earns first state football finals berth BY BRIAN WEIDMAN For Prairie Advocate LANARK – Black Friday will turn into black-and-blue Friday for the Eastland-Pearl City football team. The Wildcatz will be displaying their school colors the day after Thanksgiving at the state football
Knights to handle. Quarterback Deven Heeren opened the spurt with touchdown inger. The second of those TDs EPC took the lead for good when the cat-quick Groezinger got loose for
tory against Fieldcrest on Saturday
that we came right. I had all the the 2A title game at 1 p.m. Friday at had been quiet offensively up to more Brighton Haverland said. “We’ve been working for this all
senior Donny Groezinger added. able. This is something we’ve been since we’ve played football. This EPC had to dig out of a two-touch-
option pass from Groezinger early in the fourth quarter. Groezinger capped off the EPC scoring with a 58-yard TD run midway through the fourth quarter. It upped the Wildcatz lead
ABOVE: The ‘Catz Walter Ollie fights for yardage as Fieldcrest’s Jacob Griffin attempts to make the tackle during Saturday’s Class 2A semifinal game in Lanark. Ollie scored two second-half touchdowns to propel EPC to a 46-33 victory, sending them to the IHSA Class 2A state championship game. LEFT: EPC quarterback Deven Heeren is brought down by Fieldcrest’s Mathew Healy during Saturday’s semifinal playoff game in Lanark. Deven completed 14 of 24 passes for 257 and three touchdowns in the 13-point win by the ’Catz.(PA photos/ Craig Lang)
easily withstand a pair of Fieldcrest scores down the stretch. touchdowns. He overcame a slugopportunities were washed away with ill-timed interceptions. one of them came up and talked to
but the Wildcatz responded with six consecutive touchdowns to put the game out of reach. EPC’s dizzying array of skill position players were in and it proved to be too much for the
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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS Continued . . . Forreston at Le-Win Sterling at Sycamore
IHSA football
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Fieldcrest’s big and active defensive front, anchored by 290pound Illinois State recruit Jared Rients, kept the EPC ground game in check until Groezinger was able play. That meant attacking through the air, and it turned to be an effective mode of transportation. a matchup nightmare the whole with four catches for 97 yards and a touchdown. When the Knights tried to slow
Eastland-Pearl City 46, Fieldcrest 33
Star of the game: Deven Heeren, EPC, 14-for-24 passing, 257 yards, 3 TDs Key performers: Donny Groezinger, EPC, 135 yards total offense, 4 TDs (1 rushing, 1 receiving, 1 passing, 1 punt return); Billy Moline, Fieldcrest, 7 catches, 189 yards, 2 TDs Up next: Class 2A title game, EPC vs. Maroa-Forsyth, 1 p.m. Friday, at Champaign “The skill players that we have, if they take away the run, we’ve got take both away from us.” Fieldcrest, meanwhile, didn’t get much going other than the combination of quarterback Drew Barth throwing to wide receiver Billy Moline.
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third-and-long situations, and any offense is not going to be successful facing that.” Fieldcrest had been 0-9 in playoff games until this season, when it ran off victories against Deer CreekMackinaw, Momence, and Clifton Eastland-Pearl City, meansuccess. The Wildcatz’s previous deepest penetration into the playoffs
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By MICHAEL MILLER For Prairie Advocate SAVANNA — Folks can be expecting to drive across the new Savanna/Sabula bridge in 2017, the project manager said at a recent public hearing on the project’s progress. Members of the Illinois and Iowa departments of transportation were on hand Nov. 19 at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Savanna, and a Power Point presentation offered details of all phases of the project. A model of the new structure also was available. The bridge, built in 1932 over the Mississippi River, is “in need of a full replacement,” IDOT has said. At 20 feet wide, it is too narrow to meet current safety standards, and does not accommodate disabled vehicles are forced to overlap into the opposing lane, an obvious safety hazard. “As a vital connection over the Mississippi, its age and condition make the bridge’s repair a necessity for travelers’ safety and the well being of the entire area,” said Faith Duncan, Illinois project coordinator. The bridge is being replaced in three phases. Phase one, preliminary engineering and environmental study, is over, and phase two, which involves contract plan preparation and land acquisition, has begun.
Jeff Griswold (left) examines a model of the new Savanna/Sabula bridge at a public meeting at 318 Chicago Ave., St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, as project team members answer his questions. (PA photo/Michael Miller) Phase three is the actual construction. The project is “right on schedule,” and feedback from the public has been “overwhelmingly positive,” Duncan said. Bid letting is set for June, and construction should begin in August. Another public hearing will be held in the fall, she said. It will take about a year to demolish the old bridge, and about 2 years to build the new “tied arch”
anticipate 2017 that people would be on the new structure.” Asked about potential impact possible closures, Duncan said that after the 2007 structural repairs forced a 30-day bridge closure, the public was “pretty vocal and we heard them. That’s why we put the new alignment south of the existing structure so that we could maintain duration of the project.” There will likely be a 1- or
2-day closure to tie in on the Iowa causeway, “because it’s pretty tight over there. Otherwise, we’re keeping it open.” Duncan said the same thing applies to state Route 84 to the in order to build the pavement, because it’s kind of tight over there, but we’re still maintaining access to the main 84 entrance to the park.” For a short time, both bridges
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maybe motion sensors that also would reduce the costs of lighting the bridge. There also is a “good indication” that the contractor may build the arch at a different location, spectacle of which Duncan said would be a “once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
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www.prairieadvocate.com • BE A PRAIRIE ADVOCATE • November 26, 2014 • Page B15 and is mama’s helper with running errands, etc. Today is Gloria’s birthday!
By GLORIA YODER Hello everyone from our home to yours! It’s a very November-ish day: cool, cloudy and gray. It’s a perfect day to stay inside and sip on a cup of coffee as I write. I am Dorcas Raber, mother of her as she rests and cares for their brand new son, Austin. He is a cute little baby, and so far he has been quiet and content for the most part. I am tickled to live next door and see him often! I am sure Gloria will baby. Julia enjoys being a big sister
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Dajnowski said Friday that he had received the contract for the work from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and planned to in 1910 as a tribute to all Native Americans, The Eternal Indian, comthousands of visitors each year. It was unveiled and dedicated in 1911. Time and weather have caused parts of it to crumble and fall off. The plan, Dajnowski said Friday, was to put scaffolding around the statue; put a roof over it to keep off snow and ice; wrap the scaffolding in protective mesh; and anchor it to large concrete weights to give it stability. “This is a very windy site,” he said. His crew Friday was was able only to get the scaffolding up. Dajnowski has worked for a decade as a sculpture conservator the Art Institute of Chicago. He is eager to begin restoration, he said. “I have worked on Taft sculptures before, including the Fountain of Time,” he said. Statue, headed by Frank and Cherron Rausa of Sterling, began working more than 5 years ago to obtain money for repairs. Experts from Thornton Tomathat provides engineering design, investigation, and analysis services to clients worldwide, submitted a plan, which the IDNR and the Illiapproved in August, but IDNR before the work could begin. Most of the money – $745,000 of the estimated $900,000 needed – has been raised.
tiny little baby and, yes, she was so cute with lots of dark hair. I was a delighted mother and didn’t realize at that time how fast time would go. Almost before I knew it my little girlie grew up and married, and now I’m a grandma. I truly am “49 and holding.” I’ve enjoyed the 40s and wonder what the 50s will hold? My husband, David, and I are blessed with 7 children; Javin, 26, is married to Regina and they have 2 sons, Japheth and Josiah. Next is Gloria and Daniel with their two children. Micah, 21, is married to Rose and they have a six week old baby girl, Jeanette. The children still living at home with us are Jeriah, 19; Mary Grace is 16, Anna Faith is 13, and Keturah is 8. Gloria had mentioned in one of her articles about Charity and Rebekah, our two stillborn angel daughters who are forever safe in CALHOUN
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are perfectly taken care of and are “just a step ahead of us.” David and son, Jeriah, have a logging business, plus we have three 500 foot turkey barns. Sometimes we butcher cull turkeys and there are various ways to enjoy the meat. Recently I cut up turkey meat into small chunks then soaked it in a brine of water, brown sugar, black pepper, After it had soaked for several days in a cold place I drained off the brine and canned the chunks. It’s delicious. It actually gives the turkey same procedure for venison chunks recently in hopes it would hide the tasted it he told me its good but he still tastes some deer. SIGH. Daughter-in-law Rose also has a birthday today. I am cooking up a storm for a birthday meal for the whole family tonight. The table has been lengthened and will be set with plates that have a picture AUCTIONS
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CAR SELLING AT 10:00: 05 Ford Taurus SE 4 door hatch, V-6, beige; cloth interior, good rubber; MODERN: 20ft. Whirlpool commercial upright freezer; usual living room furniture; recliners (1 leather, 1 ex. lg.,); oak hutch; dressers; pine TV armoire; new attic ladder; windows; (2) bikes-Roadmaster & 7sp. Giant Suede; ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: oak buffet; 3ft. wood workbench w/vise; 2 wood trunks; harvest table; outdoor xmas. dec.; Stockton Main St. Bridge picture; depot pict.; Bav. Bayreuth elk plate; glassware; Fostoria; pitcher/glass sets; Roseville jug; pocket knives; Underwood typewriter; Zenith tube radio; gun & hunting manuals; wood crates; marbleglass; dolls; GARAGE ITEMS: Craftsman 4.5 push mower; gas lawn edger; air comp.; Pro Tech miter saw; Mighty parts bin; pull thatcher; Remington 35 port. heater; jackposts; boat gas tank; hand tools; shelving (2) 12ft. scaffold ladders; belt disc sander; COINS: Lincoln, Jefferson, state quarters, proof & mint sets TERMS: CASH OR CHECK. MUST HAVE PHOTO ID TO REGISTER JIM CALHOUN, AUCTIONEER IL LIC.440000333 MT. CARROLL 815-244-9660 FOR FULL LISTING & PICTURES www.calhounauction.com AUCTIONS
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a grandma’s kitchen. For the meal we will be having chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, pinto beans with bacon and onion, tossed salad, jello and with a creamy topping, cake and homemade strawberry ice cream. Daughter-in-law Regina will make the cake. I might get an urge to bake dinner rolls yet. My Mom makes such good dinner rolls. She rolls out the dough in a circle and cuts it into pieces (like pie pieces) then she rolls up each piece starting at the wide end. Very attractive! My Mom lives in Ohio and is an exceptionally good cook. She likes to make the food look attractive (as well as taste good!) I love to sit at her table,set with elegant looking clear plates with a design and enjoy her cooking. If there’s a whole crowd
of us then she’s practical and we get our food cafeteria style and use styrofoam plates. I’d like to share her dinner roll recipe with you. Dinner Rolls 1/3 cup white sugar 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon salt 1 cup boiling water 2 cups cold water 2 tablespoons yeast cups wheat) 3/4 cups cooking oil boiling water over mixture and stir well. Add cold water and yeast. Add 4 sections. Roll out each section in a circle and cut pie style. Roll up each piece starting at the wide end and place on greased cookie sheets.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2014 — 10:00 A.M. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: DeLaval #15 cream separator; oak side-by-side; oak buffet; oak curio cabinet; treadle sewing machine; walnut parlor loveseat & chair; Mahogany china hutch; sm primitive cabinet; 3-section lawyer bookcase; Mission oak grandfather clocks; pressed back Northwind & Dragon chairs; child’s oak rockers; child’s cupboard; child’s folding easel w/slate & scroll; lg cast child’s stove; toy Fun Phone; sm wh enamel cook stove; parlor stoves; Fairbanks platform scale w/brass beam; nickel plate & oak cash registers; 3-gal wood cylinder churn; Nathannal Bostock shuttle & pirn sm cabinet; Fairbanks windmill tail; Camel, Winston, 7-Up & IGA tin signs; clocks; vintage telephones; RR & barn lanterns; chandeliers; lead glass window; glassware incl. Fenton, Heisey, Cambridge & Fostoria; (7) Terry Redlin framed prints incl. “Evening Solitude”, “Heading Home” & “Hunters Haven”; Private Collection Of Vintage Fishing Items: (100+) vintage lures incl. mice & jointed; (50+) vintage bait casting reels; bobbers & spinners; wicker creels; complete set of Frpt Hometown Series truck banks (numbered alike, sold as set). Full listing & pictures on web site. TERMS: CASH or GOOD CHECK
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The following Real Estate and Machinery will be offered at Public Auction located at 16292 West Robin Road, Polo, IL 61064. Directions - Northwest of Polo, IL on US 52 approx. 2 miles to Robin Road, then left 1.5 miles on Robin Road to sale sight. Watch for Auction Signs.
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of a horse and the words “Home Sweet Home.” I collect dishes with the “Home Sweet Home” words on
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Real Estate - 10:00 am • Machinery - 11:00 am Real Estate The approximate 199.84 acres [located in Section 23, Eagle Point Township, Ogle County, Illinois] will be offered in three parcels. The farmland has an average Productivity Index of 137.6 with soil types of Osco, Huntsville, Lawson and Ogle. The farm will be surveyed. FSA reports 177 acres cropland. Parcel 1 - Approximately 119 MOL acres on the east side of the farm with mostly tillable ground. Parcel 2 - Approximately 72 MOL acres on the west side of the farm with mostly tillable ground, some pasture. Parcel 3 - Approximately 8 MOL acres of fenced pasture and improvements which include a house, barn, 2 sheds and corn crib. Parcel 1 and 2 will be sold by the acre, while Parcel 3 will be sold by the total dollar. Terms - Highest Bidder(s) will pay 10% down day of sale and will enter into an Auction Sale Contract. Seller will provide title insurance. Balance will be due on or before February 1, 2015. The 2014 taxes due in 2015 will be paid by the seller and all subsequent taxes are paid by the buyer. All announcements day of sale take precedence over printed material. Tom Suites is the attorney for the Trust. For more information or viewing of the property contact Public Auction Service (Lyle Hopkins) or Lenny Bryson.
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3882 S. Holland Church Rd., Ridott, IL 61067 Visit www.diekenauctionservice.com for pictures & details. Selling Inside/Outside Antiques/Collectables: Pine hutch; wood desk; drop leaf tables; trunk; floor lamps; sm. gate leg table; misc. toys; cookbooks; jars; wood/wicker chairs; sew stand; table; misc. Household Items: Oak corner curio; large hutch; Maytag washer; full size bed; 2-wood arm chairs; cedar chest; loveseat; 2-recliners; metal desk; lots of xmas décor; nick nacks; dressers; kitchen items; home décor; sm. tables; rocker; misc. Equipment: NH #273 kicker baler(nice); M.M. 3 btm plow 3 pt.; IH 10 ft. whl disc; 3 pt. post hole digger; 1981 Winn. Chieftan motor home 440 chrys; bale cage; 2-running gears; 24” rims; 200 gal sprayer(no pump);2 sec. drag; misc. fencing/post/wire/panels; water tanks; bale feeders; saddle racks; misc. horse items. Lawn & Garden/Misc.: Simplicity Broadmoor 16hp hydro w/deck; JD STX 38 12.5hp (no deck); lawn ornaments; picnic table; fire pit; step ladders; milk cans; bird bath; garden hose; show trunk; camper jacks; misc. elec. supplies/wire/conduit; misc. lumber; misc. items. Terms/Cond: Cash/Check, ID Required for # reg., everything sold AS IS, all items settled for sale day. All Announcements Supersede Print. Lunch & Potty
Dieken Auction Service, Warren, IL 61087, 815-222-0542 t.dieken@mchsi.com Terry Dieken, IL Lic. #440000430/WI Lic. #859
At the same location following the Real Estate Auction at approximately 11:00 am, the following will be sold: Tractors - Combine - Vehicles C-IH 7230 FWA, power shift, PTO, 3pt, TH, duals, radar, 2990 hrs, 18 frt wgts (#56111); IH hydro 70 D, NF, ROPS, PTO, 3pt, DH, 15.5x38 tires, 5059 hrs (#10247); Case 2394, cab, power shift, PTO, 3pt, DH, 18.4Rx42 axle duals, 15 frt wgts, 4279 hrs (#9933299); Ford 3400 w/ldr (#C417713); IH 1660 combine, spreader, chopper, 2979 hrs (#170288) [combine was put through the shop end of 2013, not used in 2014]; C-IH 1063 6-30, ploy snouts; C-IH 1020 platform, 20’ (#64511); Killbros head cart; ‘05 Chevrolet 2500 HD, reg cab, 116,572 miles; Western snowplow w/quick tach; ‘10 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT, 81,368 miles; Polaris 250 4x4 4 wheeler; Kubota GR2100 Glide Steer mower. Machinery IH 496 disk 24’ w/7½” spacing; Lindsey 4 section drag cart; DMI Tiger Mate 24’ field culti (#423005); DMI 25’ crumbler; IH 550 5B plow; NI drop seeder; JD 1760 Conservation planter 12-30 vacuum, ins, coulters, aux PTO hyd pump; Computrac 250 monitor; JD 400 15’ rotary hoe; IH 6-30 rear mt culti; IH frt mt culti 6-30: Woods 3180 batwing, 540 PTO; Brent 540 gravity wagon, brakes & lights; Brent 440 gravity wagon, brakes & lights; 2 J&M 350 gravity wagons w/lights; Farm King 10x61 PTO auger; Feterl 8x61 auger w/10hp 3Ø motor; 8” auger motor, no transport; approx 2 racks of misc items; pile scrap iron; few pieces household items.
Gene Schmidt Estate
Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Lenny Bryson (IL#440000158) 815-946-4120 Mark Ebert (IL#440000341)
Clerks: Public Auction Service Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#440000185) 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519
Terms on Personal Property - Cash, good check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards. All items must be settled for day of sale. Number system will be used, have proper ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold.
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07 LINCOLN 06 PONTIAC 06 TOYOTA TOWN CAR GRAND PRIX CAMRY #F4641N VALUE PRICED
7,483*
$
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#H2842A LOCAL TRADE
7,852*
$
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#D1136B GREAT MPG
9,992*
$
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09 HONDA 11 KIA 10 DODGE ODYSSEY SORENTO AVENGER #B859A LOCAL TRADE
PETE’S PRICE
13,503*
$
#J1118A DVD
13,703
*
$
PETE’S PRICE
#C4209A 1 OWNER
9,997*
$
PETE’S PRICE
13 CHEVY CRUZE
#A110 VALUE PRICED
13,791*
$
PETE’S PRICE
09 CHEVY IMPALA
11 CHEVY CRUZE
13,987*
$
#T4166B LUXURY
14,493
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*
#U1040 GREAT LOOKS
14,594
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*
#L4625A
14,878
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#A107 MUST SEE
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10,326*
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#U1014A LTZ
13,991*
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#P3171
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14,881
*
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14 FORD FOCUS #U964 FUN
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16,858
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15,981*
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#F4551B NICE SUV
14,887
*
$
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*
#H2831A AWD
11,798*
16,947
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*
#A105 LOADED
PETE’S PRICE
19,991*
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#A122 VALUE PRICED
19,991*
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**
21,992
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*
19,997*
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#P3220 LIMITED
PETE’S PRICE
20,826*
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#E107 LTZ
20,871*
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23,726
#F4526A FUN 2 DRIVE
26,988
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23,812
$
*
#A119 LOADED
PETE’S PRICE
*
#D1007A 4X4
PETE’S PRICE
27,057
*
$
23,888
*
$
#J985B LOCAL TRADE
PETE’S PRICE
#P3252 LOCAL OWNER
30,981*
$
#A100 LOADED
PETE’S PRICE
31,687*
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27,127
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*
**
15,428
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#U798 FAMILY MOVER
#H2830 LTZ
PETE’S PRICE
20,878*
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#U949 SPORTY
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21,278*
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#P3216 VALUE PRICED
PETE’S PRICE
15,576*
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19,101*
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24,326
*
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27,402*
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34,978*
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#U947 LOADED
PETE’S PRICE
19,308*
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21,491*
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#F4534A LTZ
PETE’S PRICE
21,528*
$
#E113 BIG SAVINGS
22,481*
$
#P3217 VALUE PRICED
PETE’S PRICE
22,528*
$
14 CHEVY CAPTIVA PETE’S $ * $ 23,403* PRICE 15,781
13 RAM 1500
#U1033 NEW DESIGN
24,876
*
$
PETE’S PRICE
10 FORD F150 #D907A LOCAL TRADE
PETE’S PRICE
#U1035A SLT 4X4
PETE’S PRICE
14 FORD ESCAPE
25,502
$
*
#E103 MANAGER’S SPECIAL
PETE’S PRICE
25,787
*
$
27,878*
$
#F4658A 4X4
#H2944A
#H2951 ULTIMATE LUXURY
PETE’S PRICE
PETE’S PRICE
27,987*
$
PETE’S PRICE
14 FORD ESCAPE
27,988*
$
23,491
*
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12 RAM 1500 #D910A
PETE’S PRICE
*
#P3245 LEATHER/DVD
PETE’S PRICE
26,528*
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14 CHEVY IMPALA
14 RAM 1500 #E102 SLT
PETE’S PRICE
23,548*
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14 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY
26,103
$
#H2963 GREAT ECONOMY
PETE’S PRICE
27,997*
$
#J1236A LTZ
PETE’S PRICE
28,481*
$
11 LINCOLN 12 CHEVY 13 DODGE 14 LINCOLN 14 JEEP RAM NAVIGATOR SILVERADO MKX GRAND CHEROKEE
$
Sales Manager Harkness of Oregon
16,491*
$
14 CHEVY CAPTIVA
#H2905 LOADED
PETE’S PRICE
PETE’S PRICE
#U1012 4X4
#U810 SLT 4X4
PETE’S PRICE
#B972A LOADED
PETE’S PRICE
14 JEEP 14 CHEVY CHEROKEE EQUINOX
22,427*
PETE’S PRICE
11 GMC SIERRA
31,876*
$
16,458*
$
#F4269A 4X4
PETE’S PRICE
35,438*
$
#H2902
#T4111A HUGE SAVINGS
PETE’S PRICE
36,947*
$
PETE’S PRICE
38,277*
$
#H2947 OVERLAND
PETE’S PRICE
39,697*
$
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14 CHEVY CRUZE
#P3242 GREAT LINES
PETE’S PRICE
12 JEEP WRANGLER
#U1011 WHEELS/LIFTED
PETE’S PRICE
#H2900 GREAT VALUE
PETE’S PRICE
14,312*
$
#U1075
#U939 2LT
PETE’S PRICE
12 CHEVY 10 LINCOLN 13 FORD SILVERADO NAVIGATOR F150 PETE’S PRICE
#H2904 GREAT VALUE
PETE’S PRICE
13 DODGE 10 BUICK GRAND CARAVAN LUCERNE
12 DODGE 09 CHEVY 12 JEEP 14 LINCOLN 11 LINCOLN 14 JEEP CHEROKEE MKX DURANGO SILVERADO WRANGLER MKZ
13 FORD EDGE PETE’S PRICE
#P3202 CARGO
PETE’S PRICE
14 FORD FOCUS
#U1004 GREAT EQUIPMENT
$
PETE’S PRICE
#A120 LTZ
*
14,277*
$
14 CHEVY 10 FORD 11 DODGE IMPALA MUSTANG JOURNEY
14 CHEVY 13 FORD 11 NISSAN 11 CHEVY 14 JEEP IMPALA ECONOLINE MAXIMA CAMARO GRAND CHEROKEE $
#U1020 VALUE PRICED
PETE’S PRICE
#U876 AWD
22,278*
PETE’S PRICE
#P3201 V6
13,313*
$
13 CHEVY IMPALA
13 DODGE AVENGER PETE’S PRICE
#D828B LUXURY
PETE’S PRICE
13 CHEVY 09 NISSAN IMPALA MAXIMA
12 DODGE JOURNEY
13 CHEVY 10 FORD 14 CHEVY IMPALA FLEX MALIBU PETE’S $ * $ $ * * PRICE 13,991 22,658 22,998
PETE’S PRICE
12,656*
$
Amazing Savings
$
#L4182A GREAT EQUIMENT
#P3180A 4X4
PETE’S PRICE
PETE’S PRICE
179/MO
17,991
#A101
PETE’S PRICE
15,351
*
$
$
14 CHEVY CAPTIVA
#U884 3RD ROW
PETE’S PRICE
#U925 MANAGER’S SPECIAL
PETE’S PRICE
11,983*
*
$
PETE’S PRICE
03 HUMMER 14 DODGE JOURNEY H2 #E111 HUGE DVD
13,991*
$
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Manager’s Special
PETE’S PRICE
#A101 MANAGER’S SPECIAL
PETE’S PRICE
13 CHEVY SPARK
16,026*
#U1081 MANAGER’S SPECIAL
13 FORD TAURUS
#A124 MANAGER’S SPECIAL
PETE’S PRICE
14,981
*
$
$
14 CHEVY IMPALA
177/MO
$
14 FORD FUSION
10 NISSAN 14 BUICK MAXIMA VERANO
#A114 GREAT MPG
PETE’S PRICE
#U990 AFFORDABLE
PETE’S PRICE
PETE’S $ PRICE
09 FORD FLEX
13,991*
$
13 DODGE DART
10 DODGE AVENGER
#U1075 AMAZING SAVINGS
PETE’S PRICE
12,303*
13 CHEVY IMPALA
#A116 35 MPG
PETE’S PRICE
#F4525A PEOPLE MOVER
PETE’S PRICE
#F5051B
14 CHEVY CAPTIVA
15,803
$
11,888*
$
12 CHEVY MALIBU
#A110
13 CHEVY IMPALA
#U1029A HARD 2 FIND
PETE’S PRICE
10 NISSAN 14 NISSAN 12 CHEVY VERSA MALIBU ROGUE
07 CHRYSLER 13 CHRYSLER 09 CHRYSLER 13 FORD 300C 200 300 FOCUS PETE’S PRICE
#U912C FAMILY SEDAN
PETE’S PRICE
12 CHEVY SONIC
#A102
PETE’S PRICE
11 CHEVY 10 DODGE 09 CHEVY 07 LEXUS GRAND CARAVAN TRAILBLAZER ES 350 HHR
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Business Manager Pete Harkness Ford
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Business Manager Harkness of Oregon
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#A106 HEMI
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