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Dozens of cars carrying friends, relatives and well-wishers paraded by Resthave Care and Rehabilitation on May 8 in Morrison in a show of love for the staff and residents.

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COVID-19 & BUSINESS

State shuts down outdoor dining at biker bar Liquor commission issues pub owner a cease-and-desist order

BY SARAH FORD AND KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ Shaw Media SAVANNA – Poopy’s Pub ‘n Grub, which opened on Friday, May 8 for curbside service and was allowing patrons to dine on site on well-distanced picnic tables, was told by the state today to cut it out.

The popular and colorful bar and grill at 1030 Viaduct Road, one of the biggest biker bars in the region, was allowing patrons to come inside to pick up covered containers of food and drink as long as they wore masks and adhered to social distancing. Hard alcohol was not sold, owner Kevin Promenschenkel said on Facebook.

They then were allowed to dine on the outdoor patio on tables spaced 10 feet apart.

“Poopy’s is different, because we have the outside room to facilitate.

Nobody ate or drank on the inside premises.

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Kevin Promenschenkel, owner of Poopy’s Pub n’ Grub in Savanna, stands at the ordering window for the outdoor dining area.

“Pretty hard for bikers to eat on a motorcycle. So we are trying to social distance as much as possible,” Promenschenkel said in a May 6 post.

The practice drew some pretty strong criticism as well as some sup-

port on the social media site.

“Of course the haters were out in full force and have made many phone calls to shut us down completely. ... I have been informed by the authorities and am aware of the laws, “ he wrote on May 6..

Promenschenkel said he has lost two-thirds of his business to the coronavirus outbreak.

“We are a business fighting for our life.”

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In the end, though, the outdoor dining had to go.

The Illinois Liquor Commission issued Promenschenkel a ceaseand-desist order, which he posted on Poopy’s Facebook page this afternoon. “Please be advised that your establishment is unlawfully operating amidst a declared limitation on services that is necessary and proper to prevent further spreading of the COVID-19 pathogen,� the order said. “Consistent with the general heath and safety actions taken by many public officials and under the advice and authority of state public health officials, the governor of the state of Illinois has ordered that on premises consumption cease at establishments serving food and beverages.�

Poopy’s will continue to offer curbside service, carry-out and delivery, as is allowed. “No consumption of food or alcohol can be consumed on the property. You must leave the property with your products to consume,�

Promenschenkel wrote. “Thank you to all of the customers who supported us.�

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COVID-19 & RECREATION

McCombie asks Pritzker for more modifications Calls for campgrounds to open, more people in boat

BY RACHEL RODGERS rrodgers@shawmedia.com SAVANNA – State Rep. Tony McCombie has written a letter to the governor urging opening up campgrounds and allowing more than two people when boating.

McCombie, R-Savanna, said she’s concerned that Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s Restore

Illinois plan limits boating to two people and “keeps campgrounds shuttered for most of the prime summer camping season.”

Families should be able to boat together, and boating can be safer when there’s more than two people in case there’s a medical emergency, the boat overturns after hitting a stump or a boater is knocked off by getting hit in the head by an Asian Carp, McCombie said.

“This outcome of a two-person limit merits further review and correction based on safety concerns alone regardless of the common-sense arguments

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Scholarship winner Bryson Sturtevant shakes hands with Clark Carroll. Sturtevant is currently a senior at Eastland. He will be attending Platteville University in the fall and will be majoring in AG Business, and playing football.

Eastland student wins Road to Success scholarship LANARK – Clark Carroll Insurance Agency of Lanark and Grinnell Mutual of Grinnell, Iowa has named Bryson Sturtevant of Lanark as one of 80 recipients of a 2020 Road to Success scholarship.

of a family who reside together in an enclosed environment not being able to boat together on open water,” she said in the letter.

She also called for campgrounds to be open for overnight stays but to set guidelines discouraging opening communal areas where it’s more difficult to follow social distancing.

“As the weather improves and you ask us to continue to follow your lead, I ask that you give us the outlets to exercise and engage in recreational opportunities that improve the well being and promote a positive quality of life,” she wrote.

Sturtevant was selected from thousands of Grinnell Mutual policy holders, based on excellence in the classroom and a safe driving record.

He is the son of Brian and Jennifer Sturtevant.

Deadline for Carroll County grants for teachers extended

Regional Transportation will meet May 21

The deadline for the Excellence in Education Grants for Teachers program has been extended to Oct. 1.

Carroll County Unit of Retired Teachers Association Foundation Chairperson, Jean Ferris said the IRTF is making $36,500 in grant money available to provide additional funds to Illinois public school educators in pre-K through grade 12 so students will have the means to participate in special projects.

Grant recipients will be chosen in the fall, and the awards will be presented thereafter.

The maximum award is $750.

Grants will be awarded for enduring projects that help impact students year after year, and will not be awarded for field trips, consumables, or awards-rewards.

Go to irtaonline.org/index.php/ foundation/Grants to apply or for more information.

OTTAWA – The next Regional Transportation Committee meeting for Region 1 (Carroll and Jo Daviess counties) will be done remotely at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 21.

Human service organizations with an interest in public transportation are strongly encouraged to attend as well as anyone that is interested in public transit.

The Regional Transportation Committee is responsible for the development and implementation of the Human Services Transportation Plan.

HSTP identifies transportation needs and develops solutions to improve transportation services for the general public.

An emphasis is placed on seniors, people with disabilities, individuals with lower incomes, and veterans.

Email info@ncicg.org if special accommodations are needed or for more information.

LANARK – Josh “fuzzy” Meador, 31, of Lanark, died February 25, 2020 at UW Madison Hospital.

Josh was born August 16, 1988. He was the son of Larry Meador and the late Linda (Muth) Meador.

Josh was a graduate of Lanark High School in 2006.

He was a was previously employed

by Lake Carroll Restaurant and Meador Ag Service.

Josh had a smile that was infectious and spirit that couldn’t be broken, even by an accident that left him paralyzed in 2008. He became an inspiration to other paraplegics by going to NIU and sharing his story of strength and determination.

In May 2017, Josh graduated Magna Cum Laude from Highland Community College with an Associate of Arts Degree.

Josh continued to live his life to the fullest, continuing to ride and take many trips in his Harley side car, including a trip to the Tail of the Dragon in Tennessee with his dad and brother.

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY His supportive friends and family made sure he always and lots of fun and he was able to enjoy life, leaving many stories to share and memories to hold close.

Josh is survived by his father, Larry (stepmom Lori Meador); his brother and best friend, Jeff Meador; nieces, Madelyn and Grace Meador and nephew Breyden Meador; stepbrothers, Dylan Simler, Daren (Anna-Cheri) Simler and their children, Olivia and Lucas; and stepsister Daniel (Mario) Misiaszek and their children, Brynlee and Evan.

Josh is also survived by many aunts, uncles (including his devoted great-uncle Bill Meador, who visited often, bringing him special treats), cousins, special friends, his long-time caregiver Stella Allen, and his other wonderful special angel caregivers.

He also leaves behind his faithful furry companions, Bronx and Harley.

His example of living with adversity will never be forgotten as he made the best of every day, most would never know the pain he felt.

Josh wanted it that way.

Josh’s mother, Linda (Muth) Meador, and his grandparents Dean

and Dolores Meador and Leonard and Veronica Muth, preceded him in death.

A memorial fund has been established for FHN Hospice in honor of the great care they gave his mom, who he missed greatly. Josh requested no services.

A celebration of life originally scheduled for June 6, 2020 has been rescheduled for a later date.

DONALD D. ATHERTON SAVANNA – Donald Dwight Atherton, 72, of Savanna, died Friday, May 1, 2020, at his home.

Law-Jones Funeral Homes handled arrangements.

JOHN ‘JACK’ W. WHITE HANOVER – John “Jack” Whitney White, 84, of Hanover, died Sunday, May 3, 2020, at his home.

Law-Jones Funeral Homes handled arrangements.

WILLIAM E. GREEN JR. MASSBACH – William Elden Green Sr., 71, of Massbach, died Saturday, May 2, 2020, at his home.

Law-Jones Funeral Homes handled arrangements.

John and Yvonne Nelson of Lanark were married on May 16, 1970.

John and Yvonne Nelson to mark 50 years on May 16 The daughters of John and Yvonne Nelson of Lanark happily announce their parents’ 50th wedding anniversary.

John and Yvonne were married on May 16, 1970, in Alexis. They are the proud parents of five daughters, Therica, Christi, Cathi, Julie, and Judi; and have 14 grandchildren.

Family members would love to invite everyone to a huge shed party to celebrate, but a card shower from a distance will have to do.

Well wishes can be sent to: The Nelsons, 25325 Georgetown Road, Lanark, IL 61046.

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STATE CHAMPS

Parade held for Missile’s state music champs

BY CODY CUTTER ccutter@shawmedia.com MILLEDGEVILLE – The COVID19 pandemic truncated the Illinois High School Association music sweepstakes, but the fallout didn’t take anything away from Milledgeville High School musicians, who still excelled.

With the solo and ensemble portion of the state contest already complete, the organizations portion, set for April 17 and 18, was canceled.

At the time of cancellation, Milledgeville was tops in solo and ensemble in Class D, and on April 23, the IHSA awarded its sweepstakes champions to those already in the lead.

The musical champs were honored with a parade through Milledgeville and Chadwick on May 8.

It wrapped around town from the south side to the northwest side via the downtown, and proceeded along state Route 40 to Chadwick.

Scott Mattison, who is in his second year as choral director, called it a great achievement for the students.

“They got it in their heads that they could do this, and worked hard

to become state champions,” Mattison said. “The success comes from our students buying in to our program and knowing that with hard work they can achieve the success they want.”

Competition began March 7 at West Carroll High School in Savanna, where Milledgeville performed along with several local schools.

Schools compete to earn points determined by judges based on criteria established by the IHSA. After the competition, the points scored by each school are compared with other performance sites.

Milledgeville scored 249 points, well above runner-up Grant Park High School’s 165.

Four vocal performances were considered “best of day” by judges: solos by Ali Mertz and Anthony Lapp, a duet by Olivia and Marissa Sturrup, and a mixed duet by Sydney Pauley and Kyle Lapp. Each performer picked their songs, Mattison said.

Winning state has been a dream for years, Pauley said.

“Hours upon hours were spent in

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A sign displayed on the back of a vehicle as it waits in for the parade to recognize the first place win for the Milledgeville High School music department.

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Band director, Cheryl Neumann, makes a sign before the start of the parade May 8 honoring the Milledgeville music department’s first place win at state. The parade made it’s way around Milledgeville before going to Chadwick.

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and outside the classroom to take our very best material to contest each year. To finally achieve what all of us have been working toward fills me with an unparalleled sense of pride,” she said. “The joy of making music at Milledgeville High School, and the greater joy of making our community proud, is truly spectacular. Band, choir, and our music educators have been instrumental in shaping all of us.

“Nearly half of the members of arts programs at MHS are seniors, and even though our senior year ended in a less-than-ideal way, it means the world that we accomplished this dream together.”

Milledgeville received 28 “superior” scores among nine vocal solos, six vocal double duets, five vocal duets, three sets of vocal choirs, one each of a vocal double duet and saxophone quartet, and one each from its handbell, percussion and woodwind choirs.

An additional 19 “excellent” scores came from six vocal solos, six instrumental solos, a vocal duet, a vocal double duet, mixed percussion ensemble, brass choir, and mixed brass, percussion and woodwind ensembles.

Milledgeville has plenty of success at the state level in recent years. The program won the Class C state championship in 1999, 2 years after taking home its first trophy after placing second in 1997. In the 14 years since they moved into Class D, the state’s smallest level in terms of enrollment, Milledgeville took runner-up honors in 2013, 2016 and 2019, and had third-place finishes from 2007-09, 2011-12, 2014-15 and 2018.

Among local schools, Rock Falls was fourth in Class A with 396 points. In Class B, Oregon was fourth with 498 points, West Carroll fifth with 375, and Byron ninth with 216. In Class C, Forreston was fourth with 201 points, and Eastland was fifth with 198; Newman, Morrison and Prophetstown also competed in Class C.

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No shortage of livestock, just a delay in processing ​I know there has been talk in the news about meat shortages. There is not a shortage of livestock there was just a delay in processing.

Currently packing plants are opening back up after hiccups with the virus.

May is National Beef Month.

Annually the average American eats 62 pounds of beef.

Beef cattle production represents the largest single segment of American agriculture, with more than 800,000 ranchers and cattle producers in the United States.

Texas leads the nation in beef cattle production. In Illinois, about 23 percent of farms raise beef cows.

Everyday 76 million Americans eat beef. More beef is consumed on Memorial Day than any other day of the year.

The Fourth of July and Labor Day typically tie for second place. Beef is one of the most important dietary sources of iron.

To obtain the same amount of iron found in a 3-ounce serving of beef, you’d have to eat at least 3 cups of raw spinach.

Cattle were first domesticated in 6500 B.C. The first meat inspection act was in 1890.

Once cattle reach market weight, (typically 1,200-1,400 pounds and 18-22 months of age) they are taken to the processor.

Once the meat has been processed, it is inspected to ensure it is safe, wholesome, and currently labeled and packaged before it heads out to the stores for consumers.

So for those who were unsure of the process, our farmers have the animals needed to keep meat on our tables. It is unfortunately after the farm where the hiccups happen.

With the virus, it caused plants to be closed to ensure the meat is safe.

With patience and buying what you need, it will help others be sure they can get what they need as well.

Let us know what’s happening in your hometown!

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The final two scholarship recipients are Bryson E. Sturtevant and Celia Hartman.

Bryson is the son of Brian and Jennifer Sturtevant of Lanark.

During high school, he was active in 3.0 club and achieved honor roll all four years.

Bryson held officer roles in FFA two of the four years. He participated in basketball, baseball and football, where he was captain in his senior year.

Bryson will be attending University of Wisconsin – Platteville studying Agriculture Business Management.

This year’s Harold Schmidt Memorial Forestry Scholarship in the amount of $1000 is being awarded to Celia Hartman.

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Vita Plus supports local farmers and food efforts

MADISON, Wisconsin ­ — Food pantries throughout northwest Illinois will be able to provide dairy, beef, and pork products to families and individuals in need thanks to $3,000 worth of contributions from Vita Plus.

These contributions are part of the Vita Plus Serving Customers & Rural Communities Project.

Vita Plus, an employee-owned livestock feed and nutrition company, has committed $100,000 to support rural food security initiatives throughout the Upper Midwest.

The purposes of the project are to assist those in rural communities during the COVID-19 pandemic while also supporting dairy, swine, and beef producers by purchasing their products as dairy and livestock farms face subsequent market challenges.

Through this broad-based effort, local Vita Plus nutrition consultants and facilities will identify opportunities to make a difference in the communities where they and their customers live and work.

“It’s easy to take for granted things like a refrigerator full of food,” said Augusta Witt, Vita Plus dairy consultant. “This has opened my eyes to the need right here in our local communities. We need to help our

neighbors and, at the same time, anything we can do to support dairy and livestock farmers by decreasing the surplus in their markets is valuable.”

The following contributions have been made as part of the Vita Plus Serving Customers & Rural Communities Project: • The Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency in Freeport received $500 to purchase and distribute milk, ice cream, and yogurt to senior citizens in Stephenson, Carroll, Jo Davies, and Whiteside Counties through the Golden Meals program.

• The Lena-Winslow Pantry received $500 to purchase dairy products from local processors and distribute them to area residents.

• The Pearl City School District received $500 to purchase additional dairy products to be distributed to families via the school breakfast and lunch programs.

• Faith Community Church in Davis received $500 to purchase dairy, beef and pork products for distribution through its food pantry.

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COVID-19 stalls Morrison, Milledgeville charters Local bus companies hit hard by pandemic travel restrictions

the moment is set for May 30 in Illinois.

“Some of my customers have rebooked for 2021, but are afraid to travel until there is a vaccine for it,” Cheeseman said.

Wiersema Charter has lost 30% of its yearly income, a figure that grows daily, Wiersema said.

Cheeseman expects to make only half of what he made last year.

The charter bus industry has high overhead and insurance costs: A new bus can cost around $500,000.

Wiersema’s insurance provider refunded a percentage of his payments, but that alone isn’t enough to control the financial decline.

Cheeseman paid $4,600 to renew his annual state bus licensing on

March 10 – exactly a week before the state shutdown began – and most of it won’t go to good use, he said.

He switched his insurance to bus storage status, and cut staff.

“I feel bad about laying off my employees, but come June, I don’t expect to have enough work to keep one person busy,” Cheeseman said.

“I will just do the small amount of trips by myself. Right now, we have only 11 days of trips out until Aug.1.”

The financial hit will be felt by customers when nonessential travel does return, whenever that will be.

“Our prices, unfortunately, will have to go up to help with the significant loss we have had,” Wiersema said.

At least one bus will move from Wiersema’s garage this week, but it will be traveling at a far cry from full capacity.

Gregg’s father and mother, owner Larry Wiersema and his wife, Jan, will be among 1,000 owners of motorcoach businesses throughout the nation who will meet Wednesday in Washington D.C. to rally support for federal government funding of motor coach businesses. Nearly 1,000 buses from 400 companies in 46 states will make the trip.

Some federal relief may be on the way. In a bipartisan effort to obtain CARES Act assistance, two senators and two representatives have written to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, seeking support for bus and coach businesses.

The CARES Act provides loan programs to help companies “bridge the coronavirus crisis,” but the rules “do not fully recognize some of the unique challenges motorcoach companies face, particularly the high level of capital investment needed to maintain vehicle fleets,” Maine Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican, and Democratic Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island said in their letter.

The $15 billion-a-year motorcoach industry provides 600 million passenger trips a year, and now about 3,000 bus motorcoach operators and their fleet of 36,000 vehicles are at a virtual standstill, they said.

“This important industry faces a long road to recovery and requires immediate assistance that is flexible and meets both its short- and longterm needs.

“We must ensure that the motorcoach industry is still there for our communities when this pandemic has passed.”

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BY CODY CUTTER ccutter@shawmedia.com No pro baseball games, no retirement club expeditions, no class field trips. No place for charter buses to go.

Buses at Wiersema Charter Service in Morrison haven’t moved since March 14, and at Cheeseman Coaches in Milledgeville since March 8.

The halt couldn’t have come at a worse time: This is their peak travel season.

“We are just in a waiting period as of right now,” said Gregg Wiersema, vice president of his family’s 53-year-old company, which was started by his grandfather, Marvin.

“All we can do is wait and try even harder to reduce our costs, but we want to continue to provide the same service.”

Trips to Florida, Georgia, Missouri and Washington D.C. were planned for Wiersema’s buses in the middle of March. Last week, Cheeseman had two trips to New England and one to Niagara Falls and upstate New York in the fall canceled.

Customers were given refunds.

Even when travel restrictions are lifted, in Illinois and elsewhere, fear may linger.

Paul Cheeseman, whose company has three coaches, said most of his riders are senior citizens who may not want to travel immediately after shelter-in-place is lifted, which at

• FOOD EFFORTS Continued from Page 9 and Carroll County Pork Producers to purchase beef from Johnson’s Processing Plant in Chadwick and pork from Carroll County Locker in Lanark.

• Four food pantries in Carroll County received $250 worth of beef and $250 work of pork.

• The Shannon-Lanark Food Pantry received $500 to purchase dairy products from local processors.

The pantry recently received a refrigerator via a Midwest Dairy Association grant.

• The Eastland FFA Chapter, John Erbsen with Select Sires MidAmerica, Exchange State Bank in Lanark, and Rhett Coatney with Country Financial in Lanark also made con-

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West Carroll FFA career development events teams receiving first in Section 1 FFA competition included the Land Use Team, Dairy Foods Team, Varsity & Novice Parliamentary Procedure Teams and Agronomy Team.

Olivia Charles won the Section 1 FFA Prepared Public Speaking CDE, while her sister, Aubrey, won the FFA Creed Speaking CDE. Both will be competing virtually for the District I FFA CDE later this month.

Forty-three first year FFA members earned the Greenhand Degree, and Max Eaton was awarded the Star FFA Greenhand of 2020.

Fourteen members earned the Chapter FFA Degree. Olivia Charles, Celia Hartman, Jacob McLuckie, Riley Getz and Julian Ortiz each won Section 1 FFA Proficiency Awards. Julian Ortiz also won the District I and State FFA Proficiency Award in Vegetable Production working for Neumiller Farms.

Celia Hartman, Olivia Charles, Jennifer Ross, Jennah Magill, Adam Rath and Abby Burns earned the State FFA Degree.

For special awards, the Chapter’s Honorary FFA Degree went to Lynn Bower. Bower has collected money for the Illinois FFA Foundation for more than 30 years and has collected at the very least $30,000.

Olivia Charles won the Chapter Leadership Award. Abby Burns won a $250 scholarship from the John Breuning Memorial.

Celia Hartman won many awards and scholarships including the DeKalb Senior Achievement Award, the $1000 Tom H. Kustes FFA Memorial Scholarship, and a $250 John Breuning Memorial Scholarship.

The 2020-2021 West Carroll Varsity Officer Team will be President, Olivia Charles; Vice President, Jacob McLuckie; Secretary, Madison Haynes; Treasurer, Lakin Getz; Reporter, Faith Hovious; Sentinel, Kloey Ostendorf; and Historian, Briar Nevills.

Pictured, left to right, is the 2019-2020 West Carroll High School FFA Officer Team: Max Eaton won the West Carroll FFA Star Olivia Charles, Celia Hartman, Madison Haynes, Jacob McLuckie, Briar Nevils, Riley FFA Greenhand for 2020.

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CGH Medical Center celebrates Nurses Week The hard work and commitment of local nurses recognized In appreciation of nurses, CGH Medical Center celebrated National Nurses’ Week beginning May 6-12.

This event is held annually to recognize and highlight the hard work and commitment involved in nursing, the largest healthcare profession.

“During this week and all year round, we take this opportunity to celebrate our nurses and the difference they make in the lives of our patients and their loved ones every day,” said Dr. Paul Steinke, CGH President and CEO. “It is their daily contributions to the health and well-being of the patients we serve throughout the area that we are truly proud of.”

Developed in 1993 by the American Nurses Association, National Nurses Week is a time for everyone – patients, employers, and other health care professionals – to recognize the positive impact that nurses have on our health and in the community, while focusing on the future of the profession as well.

This year imakred the 200th anniversary of Nightingale’s birth on May 12. The International Council of Nurses have given the theme,

CGH celebrated its nurses and thanked them for the quality work they provide all year round. Photo supplied “Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Nursing the World to Health,” to demonstrate how nurses are central to addressing a wide range of health challenges.

“We know that the demand for registered nursing services will continue to be greater than ever because of the aging American population and the continuing expansion of life-sustaining technologies,” said Kristie Geil, CGH Chief Nursing Officer.

“More qualified registered nurses will be needed in the future to meet the increasingly complex needs of health care consumers not only across the country, but also here in the Sauk Valley and our surrounding communities.”

“In honor of our nurses’ caring attitude, teamwork and commitment to excellence,” Geil continued, “we celebrate our nurses and thank them for the quality work they pro-

vide all year round. You truly are the heartbeat of healthcare!”

CGH Medical Center employs more than 800 nurses ranging from certified nurses aides to nurse practitioners with a variety of educational backgrounds and specialty certifications, including nurses who are working on the doctorate in nursing practice. The years of experience range from new graduates to 40+ years of experience.

students’ accomplishments and a sense of pride for the college. But, we must be responsible in the face of uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and take into consideration the health and well-being of our students and the Sauk community,” college officials said in a press release.

To allow students the opportunity to participate in this monumental step in their lives, the college has decided to host a virtual commencement in which students can celebrate their achievements from the safety of their homes.

Students participating in 2020 Commencement will be invited to walk in the 2021 Commencement on campus.

SVCC students should check their student email for more information to participate virtually.

The virtual commencement live stream can be found on the college’s Facebook and YouTube channels.

At this time, it is still undecided as to how and when the SVCC Health Professions Pinning Ceremony will take place.

More details will be released as they become available.

For more information, please visit svcc.edu/commencement or contact EmmaLea Bittner, emmalea.m.bittner@ svcc.edu.

lege is offering select courses for free through June 30.

Courses are self-paced and offered online through Ed2Go. Participants are encouraged to sign up for one, or all 10 classes offered. Classes will expire on June 30. Offerings include: Creating Web Pages; Creating WordPress Websites; Fundamentals of Supervision and Management; Twelve Steps to a Successful Job Search; Keys to Effective Communication; Managing Customer Service; Marketing Your Business on the Internet; Personal Finance; Small Business Marketing on a Shoestring; and Individual Excellence.

To take advantage of one of these free, online courses, visit ed2go.com/ svcc and search “free”. For more information, contact Brenda Helms, brenda. helms@svcc.edu.

COLLEGE NEWS SVCC slated to host virtual commencement on May 29 Sauk Valley Community College will host a virtual commencement with a live stream on the college’s social media channels on May 29 at 7 p.m.

The ceremony will include messages from Dr. David Hellmich, college President, and Bob Thompson, Board of Trustee Chair.

Due to the current stay-at-home order issued by Governor Pritzker, SVCC will not be able to hold a physical commencement on campus.

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BY CODY CUTTER ccutter@shawmedia.com MORRISON – Koby Brackemeyer, a member of two state championship track and field relay teams, will run next year at Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, Iowa.

Brackemeyer ran with Nick Allen, Nathan Mickley and Keegan Anderson 2 years ago to win the Class 1A 3,200-meter relay state championship in 8 minutes, 0.59 seconds. He teamed with Mickley, Anderson and Hunter Newman to repeat as state champions last season with a time of 7:57.85.

The Mustangs took fourth place in last year’s 1A state meet.

Brackemeyer also teamed with Mickley, Newman and Alex Anderson to take second place last year in the 1,600-meter relay in 3:24.85. The year prior, he teamed with Mickley, Keegan Anderson and John Winkleman to finish seventh in 3:26.85.

In individual races, Brackemeyer took home his third medal from last year’s state meet with a fifth-place finish in the 800-meter run in 1:57.49.

He also finished 10th in the 800 2 years ago in 1:58.39, and eighth 3 years ago in 1:57.56; and also qualified in the 1,600 run as a freshman.

Brackemeyer helped form Morrison’s first cross country team since 1969 and is a four-time sectional qualifier.

He qualified Eastland’s Lydia Coatney for the state meet his sophomore year, when he finished in 15:49, Eastland’s Lydia Coatney and his senior year with a time of 17 minutes.

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A state title in girls basketball has brought home more accolades to Eastland High School.

The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association honored four local coaches for its Coach of the Year Award in their respective geographical districts.

Two coaches were honored for each district per enrollment classification In girls basketball, Eastland’s Nicole Brinker was honored in Division 10 for Class 1A and Amboy’s Mike McCracken in Division 11 in 1A. Eastland won the 1A state championship this past season and finished with a record of 34-3. Amboy gave Eastland two of its losses before falling to the Cougars in a sectional final.

The Clippers had a record of 30-2.

In boys basketball, Newman Central Catholic’s Ray Sharp was honored in Division 11 for 2A, and Fulton’s R.J. Coffey in the same for 1A. Newman was 27-6 last season and advanced to the sectional final. Fulton finished 24-10 and won its first regional title since 2000.

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UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES CHARLES OF WILKERSON, a/k/a S. CHARLES WILKERSON, JR.; RONDA WILKERSON; LILLY WISELY (heir); JENNIFER STAGE (heir); ANDREW WILKERSON (heir); and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE (FOR PUBLICATION) (Ch. 735, Sec. 5/2206, 5/2-413, 5/151502, 5/15-1503) Notice is given to UNKNOWN HEIRS LEGATEES AND OF CHARLES WILKERSON, a/k/a CHARLES S. WILKERSON, JR., UNKNOWN and OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS of the followingdescribed real estate that the above-entitled foreclosure action is now pending, and the day on or after which a default may be entered against said UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS is the 1st day of October, 2020.

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plaintiff and the OTICES 101 LEGAL Nnumber case are identified above. (ii) The court in which said action was brought is identified above. (iii) The name of the titleholder of record is: CHARLES WILKERSON, a/k/a CHARLES S. WILKERSON, JR. (now deceased) (iv) A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: A part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 23 North, Range 3 East of the 4th Principal Meridian, Carroll County, Illinois, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of said Quarter Quarter, 264.06 feet South of a point 17 ½ rods South of the Northeast corner of said Quarter Quarter; thence West parallel with the North line of said Quarter Quarter, 16 rods; thence South parallel with the East line of said Quarter Quarter, 116 ¼ feet to the North line of a tract of land conveyed by Norman D. Frechn Conservator of Merle L. Ahterton to Ihla E. Ahterton by Deed recorded in the Recorder's Office of Carroll County, Illinois, in Deed Book 86, page 308; thence East along the North line of said tract and parallel with the North line of said Quarter Quarter, 16 rods to the East line of said Quarter Quarter; thence North 116 ¼ feet to the place of beginning. (v) A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 1871 Illinois Route

(v) A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: LEGAL NOTICES 101 1871 Illinois Route 84, Thomson, IL 61285

(vi) An identification of the mortgages sought to be foreclosed as follows: Name of Mortgagors: Charles Wilkerson and Ronda Wilkerson, husband and wife Name of Mortgagee: DHCU Community Credit Union Date of Mortgage: May 23, 2014 Date of Recording: May 27, 2014 County where recorded: Carroll County, Illinois Identification of recording: Document No. 2014R-0910 Allison E. Walsh Brooks Law Firm, P.C. 3725 Blackhawk Road, Suite 200 Rock Island, IL 61201 Telephone: (309) 786-4900 Facsimile: (309) 786-4940 aew@brooks lawfirmpc.com Attorneys for Plaintiff April 29, May 6 & 13, 2020

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The undersigned certifies that the above-entitled mortgage foreclosure action was filed on the 27th day of February, 2020, and is now pending.

Prairie Advocate / prairieadvocate.com • Wednesday, May 13, 2020

16 311 W. PEARL CITY RD.

BUSINESS HOURS:

PEARL CITY, IL

Mon. - Fri. 9am-5pm Sat. 9am-Noon

815-443-2030

Tim Maurer

Tim Gross

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4WD, HEMI, AIR RIDE SUSPENSION, ONLY 26K

2015 DODGE RAM OUTDOORSMAN CREW CAB WAS $29,990

4 X 4, 5.7 HEMI, HEATED SEATS, REMOTE START, AIR RIDE SUSPENSION, POWER SEAT, AT, TOW PACKAGE, GE, WITH ONLY 26K MILES

NOW $26,990

ONLY 52K ON 2K

2017 FORD ESCAPE S

ONE OWNER

2.5 LT, 4 CLY. GAS SAVER, BACK UP CAMERA, FACTORY WARRANTY, ONE CAM OWNER, ONLY MILES OWNER, O NLY 52 52K K MILE M ILES ILE S

WAS $14,990

NOW $13,990

TRUCKS TRU CKS ‘18 DODGE RAM 2500 OUTDOORSMAN CREW CAB, 4WD Off Road Pkg., 6.4 Hemi, Navigation, Power Seat, Back Up Camera, Remote Start, Tow Pkg., Factory Warranty, One Owner, Only 20K ......................................................................... WAS $36,990 NOW $35,990 ‘18 FORD F-150 XLT SUPER CREW, 4WD, 5.0 Lt. V-8, Back Up Camera, Tow Pkg., Running Boards, Factory Warranty, One Owner. Only 34K ......................................................................................................... $29,990 ‘17 GMC SIERRA SL 1500 DOUBLE CAB, 4WD, Elevation Pkg., Back Up Camera, Running Boards, Tow Pkg., Factory Warranty, Only 30K.......................................................... WAS $28,990 NOW $26,990 ‘17 FORD F-150 XLT SUPER CAB, 4WD, 5.0 Lt. V-8, Power Seat & Pedals, Back Up Camera, Remote Start, Running Boards, Tow Pkg., One Owner .......................................................WAS $19,990 NOW $18,990 ‘16 FORD F-150 XLT SUPER CREW, 4WD, Sport Pkg., Navigation, Remote Start, Power Seat, Back Up Camera, Running Boards, Tow Pkg., Factory Warranty, One Owner, Only 34K .................... WAS $33,990 NOW $30,990 ‘16 FORD F-150 XLT SUPER CREW, 4WD, Xtra 6.5 Ft Bed, Back Up Camera, Tow Pkg., Running Boards, Factory Warranty, One Owner, Only 55K ......................................................................... WAS $29,990 NOW $27,990 ‘16 CHEVY COLORADO LT CREW CAB, 4WD, Back Up Camera, Running Boards, Tow Pkg., Factory Warranty, Power Seat, Remote Start, One Owner, Only 19K ..................................... WAS $29,990 NOW $27,990 ‘16 DODGE RAM OUTDOORSMAN 1500 QUAD CAB, 4X4, 5.7 Hemi, Moon, Heated Seats, Remote Start, Back Up Camera, Power Seats, Tow Pkg., Factory Warranty, One Owner, Only 30K ....... WAS $28,990 NOW $26,990 ‘15 FORD F-150 XL SUPER CREW, 4WD, Sport Pkg., Tow Pkg, Factory Warranty, One Owner, Only 24K..................... WAS $29,990 NOW $27,990 ‘15 DODGE RAM OUTDOORSMAN 1500 CREW CAB, 4X4, 5.7 Hemi, Heated Seats, Remote Start, Air Ride Suspension, Power Seat,Tow Pkg., Only 26K.......................................................... WAS $29,990 NOW $26,990 ‘15 CHEVY SILVERADO LT HD2500 CREW CAB, 4WD, Power Seat, 6.0 Lt. V-8, Hard Tonneau Cover, Running Boards, Tow Pkg.....................$19,990 ‘14 FORD F-150 XL CREW CAB, 4WD, 5.0 LT. V-8, Tow Pkg., Xtra Nice, Back Up Camera ............................. WAS $16,990 NOW$15,990 ‘13 DODGE RAM 2500 LARAMIE CREW CAB, 4WD, 5.7 Hemi, Heated & Cooled Leather Frt Seats & Heated Rear Seats, Navigation, Remote Start, Back Up Camera, Tow Pkg., Fifth Wheel Hideaway Ball Hitch, Long Box, Local Trade Only 118K ............................................................ $22,990 ‘12 DODGE RAM 1500 EXPRESS CREW CAB, 4WD, 5.7 Hemi, Tow Pkg., Tonneau Cover, Running Boards, One Owner, Only 108K..............$17,990

SM-ST1742067

4WD, ONE OWNER, ONLY 19K

2016 CHEVY COLORADO LT CREW CAB

4 X 4, REMOTE START, BACK UP CAMERA, POWER SEAT, RUNNING BOARDS, TOW PACKAGE, FACTORY WARRANTY, ONE OWNER, ONLY 19K.

AWD, ONE OWNER, ONLY 22K

AWD, 4 CLY. ECO TECH GAS SAVER, BACK UP CAMERA, FACTORY WARRANTY, ONE OWNER WITH ONLY 22K MILES.

WAS $29,990

NOW $27,990 2017 CHEVY EQUINOX LS

$18,990

‘11 GMC SIERRA 1500 CREW CAB, 4WD, 4.8 Lt. V-8, Tow Pkg., Hard Tonneau Cover, Only 98K.................................................................$17,990 ‘07 DODGE RAM 2500 ST REG CAB, 4WD, 8 Ft Box, 6.7 Cummins Diesel, Fifth Wheel Hideaway Ball Hitch, Ready To Haul, Only 138K.........$18,990

CARS ‘18 FORD FUSION SE, Heated Seats, Navigation, Power Seats, Back Up Camera, Cranberry Pnt., Factory Warranty, Only 34K .............................................................................WAS $17,990 NOW $16,990

SUVS ‘19 FORD FLEX SEL AWD, Moon, Heated Leather Seats, Navigation, Power Seats, Remote Start, Back Up Camera, Pearl Pnt., Loaded, Factory Warranty, One Owner, Only 16K.........................WAS $29,990 NOW $28,990 ‘17 GMC ACADIA ALL TERRAIN, AWD, Heated Seats, Power Seat, Remote Start, Back Up Camera, Factory Warranty, One Owner, Only 22K.... $25,990 ‘17 CHEVY EQUINOX LS AWD, 4 Cyl. Eco Tech Gas Saver, Back Up Camera, Factory Warranty, One Owner, Only 22K ........................................$18,990 ‘17 DODGE JOURNEY SXT, AWD, Power Seat, Factory Warranty, One Owner, Only 13K .......................................................... WAS $18,990 NOW $17,990 ‘17 FORD ESCAPE SE, AWD, Power Seats, Back Up Camera, Factory Warranty, One Owner, Only 51K ......................WAS $17,990 NOW $14,990 ‘17 FORD ESCAPE S 2.5 LT., 4 Cyl, Gas Saver, Factory Warranty, One Owner Only 52K ...........................................................WAS $14,990 NOW $13,990 ‘16 JEEP COMPASS SPORT, 4WD, Cranberry Pnt., Bluetooth, Xtra Nice, Factory Warranty, Only 34K ............................WAS $16,990 NOW $15,990 ‘11 DODGE DURANGO EXPRESS AWD, 3.6 Lt. V-6, 7 Passenger, Xtra Nice, Only 68K...........................................................................................$14,990

VANS ‘17 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT Stow & Go, Remote Start, Back Up Camera, Power Seat, Bluetooth, Power Everything, One Owner...$16,990 ‘14 CHEVY 1500 LT EXPRESS VAN, 5.3 Lt. V-8, Back Up Camera, Excellent Shape, Only 67K..............................WAS $16,990 NOW $15,990

TRAILERS ‘20 PJ 77 IN X 14 FT UTILITY TRAILER 4 ft drop down gate, 2990 lbs.

GVW ................................................................................................. $2,190\ ‘20 LEGEND 83 IN X 13 FT ALUM UTILITY TRAILER 4 Ft Fold Down Gate, Treated Wood Floor, 2990 LBS. GVW $2990 ‘20 UNITED 5 FT X 8 FT ENCLOSED TRAILER AXLE Ramp Door, Stoneguard, Dome Light, LEDs, 2990 LBs. Gvw .................................................. $2,290 ‘20 WESCO 82 IN X 16 FT UTILITY TRAILER 2 Ft Dove Tail, 3 Ft Fold Down Gate, Tandem Axles, 1 Axle Brake, 7000 Lbs. GVW ........................$2,790 ‘20 NATION 2 IN X 13 FT UTILITY TOY HAULER 2 Ft Dove Tail, 3 Ft Drop Down Gate, Steel Planks With 1/2 In Holes On Gate & Deck, 2990 Lbs. GVW .................................................................................................. $2,990 ‘20 RICE 82 IN X 18 FT CAR TRAILER, 2 ft Dove, Slide In Ramps, Adj. 2 5/16 Coupler, LEDs, 2 Axle Brakes, 7000 LBS. GVW ............ $3,290

4WD, HEMI, LOADED, ONLY 118K

2013 DODGE RAM 2500 LARAMIE CREW CAB

4 X 4, 5.7 HEMI, HEATED & COOLED LEATHER FRONT SEATS AND HEATED REAR SEATS, NAVIGATION, REMOTE START, BACK UP CAMERA, TOW PACKAGE, FIFTH WHEEL HIDEAWAY BALL HITCH, LONG BOX, LOCAL TRADE WITH ONLY 118K MILES.

LOADED, ONLY 8K

$22,990

2017 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHXS STREET GLIDE SPECIAL WAS $18,990

NAVIGATION, BEAUTIFUL BLUE PAINT, THIS THING IS LOADED, ONLY 8K MILES.

NOW $17,990

‘20 UNITED 6 FT X 12 FT V-NOSE ENCLOSED TRAILER, Ramp door, Side Door, 2 ft V-Nose, Stab Jack, Side Vents, Dome Light with Switch, LEDS, 2,900 LBS. GVW..................................................................... $3,590 ‘20 ALUMA 81 IN X 14 FT UTILITY TRAILER, Bi-fold Gate, Side Ramps, All Aluminum, 14 inch Tires & Steel Wheels, LEDs, Torsion Axle... $3,690 ‘20 RICE 82 IN X 20 FT CAR/EQUIPMENT TRAILER, 2 Ft Dove Tale, Deluxe Slide In Ramps, Adj. 2 5/16 Coupler, 8K Jack, Treated Wood Floor, LEDs, 2 Axle Brakes, 10,000 LBS. GVW......... $3,990 ‘20 PJ 60 IN X 10 FT DUMP TRAILER, Split Gate, LEDs, Tandem Axles With Brakes, 2.8 Cubic Yard Capacity, 7,000 LBS. GVW................. $4,990 ‘20 RC 7 FT X 14 FT V-NOSE ENCLOSED TRAILER, Ramp Door, 36 in Side Door, 18 in Wedge, Side Vents, 2 Axles With Brakes, 6.5 ft Interior Height, 7,000 LBS. GVW ................................................................... $5,090 ‘20 PJ 82 IN X 20 FT SPLIT DECK TILT EQUIPMENT TRAILER, 16 ft X 4 ft x 74 in. Wide Tilt Deck), 10K Jack, Adj. Coupler, LEDs, 2 Dexter Torsion Axles with Brakes, 14,000 LBS. GVW.........................................................$6,790 ‘20 RICE 82 IN X 20 FT FULL DECK TILT EQUIPMENT TRAILER Full Deck Tilt, 12K Jack, Adj. 2 5/16 Coupler, D Rings, LEDs, 2 Axle Brakes, Treated Wood Floor, 14,000 LBS. GVW ......................................................... $6,990 ‘20 PJ 72 IN X 12 FT DUMP TRAILER, Split Gate, Ramps, D-Rings, 20 In. Sides, Spare Tire Mount, LEDs, 2 Axle Brks., 4.4 Cu. Yard Capacity, 9,899 LBS. GVW ............................................................... $6,990 ‘20 LOAD TRAIL 83 IN X 14 FT DUMP TRAILER, 3 Way Split Spreader Gate, Ramps, Tarp Kit, D Rings, Spare Tire Mount, Leds, 2 Axle Brks, 7.17 Cubic Yard Capacity 14,000 LBs. GVW ............................................ $8,990 ‘19 LIBERTY 102 IN X 20 FT EQUIPMENT TRAILER, 2 ft Dove, Stand Up Ramps, Drive Over Fenders, Adj. Coupler, 10K Jack, 2 Axle Brks., 14,000 LBS GVW ............................................................................... $5,990 ‘19 WESCO 82 IN X 18 FT UTILITY TRAILER 2 Ft Dove Tail , 3 Ft Drop Down Gate, 2 Axle Brakes, 10000 Lbs. GVW ............................................ $3,590 ‘18 RICE 82 IN X 18 FT Full Deck Manual Tilt, Adjustable 2 5/16 inch Coupler, 8k Jack, Treated Wood, LEDs, 2 Axles with Electric Brakes, 7,000 LBS. GVW ................................................................................ $3,490 ‘17 ALUMA 102” X 10’ 2 Place Snowmobile Trailer, Drive On/Drive Off, LEDs, 2200 LBS. GVW, All Aluminum. ........................... WAS $1,890 NOW $1,790

MOTORCYCLES ‘18 HARLEY DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE SPECIAL Special Nav, Factory Hard Candy Green Metal Flake Custom Paint, Like New, Only 935 Miles .................................................WAS $19,990 NOW $18,990 ‘17 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXS STREET GLIDE SPECIAL, NAV, Beautiful Blue Pnt., Loaded, Only 8K ....................................... WAS 18,990 NOW $17,990

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