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CHADWICK

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BY TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate TKocal@prairieadvocate.com 815-493-2560

CHADWICK — A special meeting was scheduled for Aug. 22, when the village of Chadwick accepted the resignations of three trustees, and appointed three residents to fill the vacancies.

On July 27, Chadwick Village Trustee Dave Kness submitted a letter of resignation. A week later, Trustees Steve Schafer and Rick Bosacki followed suit.

At the Aug. 1 board meeting, Village President Larry Miller had not received formal resignations from the three.

At the special meeting, it was determined that Michael “Mick” Morgan would complete the 6 months left in Kness’s unfulfilled term, and Dennis Ferris will serve for Bosacki’s remaining 18-month term. Jean Matheson was named as Schafer’s replacement, and will complete the remaining 18 months of his term.

Morgan has been a Chadwick resident since 1980. He started Morgan Excavating in 1978, and today, his son, Chris, runs the company. Morgan freelances for several area trucking companies, including Morgan Excavating.

His nearly 40 years of experience allows him to bring more perspective to the role of trustee.

The north portion of the retaining wall shows some of the wall with the concrete facing in place. Two panels of the wall, with the forms still in place from the last concrete pour, are visible. (PA photo/Michael Miller) Three new village trustees were sworn in at the Aug. 22 special meeting. (From left) Mick Morgan, Jean Matheson, and Dennis Ferris are welcomed by Village President Larry Miller. (PA photo/Tom Kocal) “I’m quite familiar with the streets and alleys department, and what encompasses their job, since that’s my line of work. I’m familiar with the water and sewer system, because at one time, I filled in for the previous managers.”

Morgan also has a degree in criminology.

“I was Chadwick police chief from 1980 to 1994, so I understand Chief Scott Marth’s role,” Morgan said.

“I plan to bring reasonable thought forward. That’s what I hope to bring to the board.”

Jean Matheson is a retired art teacher who started the art department at Milledgeville High School under the late Superintendent Floyd Daub in 1973.

When she married her husband, Mike, she left for awhile before returning for a total of 5 years at Milledgeville. She taught in Northbrook for another

3 years before moving to Chadwick, where she taught art at the elementary, junior high and high schools in the Eastland School District for 20 years. She retired in 2015.

A 21-year resident of Chadwick, Matheson offered her services as a trustee when she heard of the resignations.

“Since retiring, we’ve been doing a lot of things that we didn’t have time for when I was teaching. I felt like I needed to step up to the plate and help,” Matheson said.

“I am interested in helping the Village Board of Chadwick with focusing on the needs of the entire community, determining priorities, and ensuring that meetings are conducted in a dignified manner. We’re in the public eye, and we need to be cognizant of that fact.”

As of press time, Dennis Ferris could not be reached for comment.

Savanna-Sabula Bridge project right on schedule Work will continue throughout the winter

BY MICHAEL MILLER For Prairie Advocate

SAVANNA — Illinois Department of Transportation Resident Engineer Chris Aude says that construction of the new Savanna-Sabula bridge is still on schedule, with no adjustments necessary in the budget to this point.

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The deadline for the entire project is May 31, 2018.

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concrete facing which contains rebar to those piles. All of this is due to an addition of a turn lane to the highway, which will widen the road.

Aude says there have been no major weather impacts on the project, save for the rise in the river a few weeks back that delayed some work on the Iowa side. But she said that was the type of work that would not stop the overall project.

The project will continue straight through winter, she said, but that work will not affect traffic because it will be out on the river.

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THOMSON – Number 17 of the 25 special edition commemorative rifles created for Thomson’s Sesquicentennial in 2015 has been purchased by the Thomson Chamber of Commerce and the Sesquicentennial Committee, to be displayed in the village hall. “Actually there are 26 rifles,� said project coordinator and Thomson entrepreneur Frank “Babe�

Tipton. “There is a proof rifle, then 25 numbered.�

The project was a joint effort between Tipton, and the committee, who supplied the Thomson and Sesquicentennial art, “the reason we did this project,� he said, the Second Amendment Right to Bear Arms lettering, “something we all need to remember,� and the art that included a locally-recognized theme: railroad tracks, watermelon, farm scenes, and deer. “I can’t imagine how we could have improved this.

It was a wonderful joint project by the community.�

Tipton, a federallylicensed firearms dealer with a lifelong passion for firearms and long guns, said the Historical Armory in Fort Collins, Colorado, helped him with the designs on the Henry Golden Boy rifles, with its recognizable octagon-shaped barrel,

The beautifully engraved stock features the Second Amendment (above) and the Sesquicentennial logo (right).

“made 100 percent in the U.S.A. They are assembled in New Jersey, and most of the components are made in Wisconsin,� Tipton said. “They are very good people.

They create a lot of firearms like this. They had great suggestions.�

He said near Labor Day last year, he got the proof. “We got the rifles a bit late - I haven’t had them a year yet. But they were worth the wait.�

The rifles come in multiple models. The rifle purchased by the Chamber is a .22 long rifle. Tipton also has several .22 LR mags, and a .17 HMR. He said all three models look the same, but the caliber mechanics are different.  “I’ve been told that

Babe Tipton (left) and Luanne Bruckner (right), representing the Thomson Sesquicentennial Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, present the Henry commemorative rifle to Thomson Police Chief Beth Balk on behalf of the village. The display case is being built and donated by Richard Groharing of Thomson, in honor of his family. (PA photos/Tom Kocal)

beautiful commemorative rifles like these should sell for $2,000. But the .22 LR is $975, the mag is $1,075, and the HMR is $1,175. I want the people to have them.

I want anybody that has a desire to own one of these rifles.

He said there were 10 rifles left, with four or five spoken for, but the buyers are not sure which caliber they will buy. There are at least one of each still available.

Tipton also offered his assistance to any organization that wants to tackle a similar project. Tipton specifically thanked Clark Van Buskirk, Van’s Country Store in rural Mount Carroll, who is the area dealer for the Fort Collins Historical Armory,

who passed on the rights to produce the rifles to Tipton. “Clark allowed me to have this done at a very good place. Just another example of people working together.

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Obituaries Frances Loretta Burkholder

LANARK — Frances Burkholder, 87, passed away Saturday Aug. 27, 2016, at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport.

She was born Aug. 1, 1929, to John (Jack) and Florence (Darr) Halfman. Frances married Charles Burkholder on Nov. 15, 1949, in Savanna.

She was a member of St. Wendelin Catholic Church in Shannon.

Frances is survived by daughter Vicki Gustafson of Warren, son Roger (Sherry) Burkholder of Lanark, and daughter Patricia Stover of Fort Worth, Texas; seven grandchildren: Anthony (Rachel) Burkholder of Lanark, Andrena (Steve) Sayles of Roscoe, Rebecca (Tim) Reese of Lanark, Jameson (Ashley) Burkholder of Lanark, Weston (Laura) Burkholder of Lanark, Colton (Danielle) Burkholder of Belvidere, and Phillip Stover of Fort Worth; 12 greatgrandchildren, one brother, Gene Halfman of Argo Fay, and many nieces and nephews. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, sons Stephen and John, son-inlaw Clark Gustafson, her parents John and Florence Halfman, one sister Mary (Lowell) Hall, and three brothers, Lawrence Halfman, John Halfman and Bill Halfman.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, at Russell-Frank Funeral Home in Lanark.

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Burial will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport.

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Mary Alice Byers

SHANNON — Mary Alice Byers, 93, of Shannon, peacefully passed away Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Mount Carroll.

She was born Sept.

18, 1922, in Spokane, Washington, the daughter of Albert Bernard Cook and Mabel Bernadette Keilty. She graduated from Smith Cotton High School in Sedalia, Missouri. She then attended Teacher’s College in Orangeburg, Missouri, and also Highland Community College in Freeport.

Mary Alice enlisted in the Women’s Army Corps and served in WWII for 2 full years. She spent 1 year at Camp Edward’s, Maine, and was also stationed in Brisbane, Australiam for 6 months and in the Philippines for 6 months.

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She married Emerson Byers of Shannon on July 8, 1950, at the Bethel Church parish. He died in August 1970. They had three children.

Mary Alice was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Tri-Hi Sunday School class, and an active member of the American Legion Post 379. Mary Alice played golf, bowling, and enjoyed dominos and bridge well into her later years. She also quilted, knitted, crocheted and practiced other handcrafts. During the U.S. Bicentennial year, she handstitched the original Carroll County flag, now hanging in the Carroll County Courthouse.

Surviving are her son, Phillip Lee (Linda ) Byers of Shannon; daughter, Nancy Lynne (Kevin) Kniss of Lanark; eight grandchildren: Rachel Byers of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Dan Byers of Chicago, Ashley (Greg) Deal of Danvers, Aaron Byers of Naperville, MacKenzie Byers of Bloomington, Katrina (Bret) Martin of Columbia, Kirsten Kniss of Freeport, and Karoline Kniss of Naperville; five greatgrandchildren: Elizabeth Scheive, Braden Deal, Lorelei Deal, Gabrielle Martin, and Eve Martin; and many nieces and nephews.

Mary Alice is preceded in death by her parents; husband; son Edward; brothers Edward, John, Don, and Robert James Cook; and sister Dorothy Cook Scott.

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June Whiting

THOMSON — June Whiting, 81, of Thomson, passed away Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, in the care of her loving family. A funeral service was held Friday, Aug. 26, at LawJones Funeral Home in Thomson. Burial was in Fulton Cemetery in Fulton.

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SAVANNA — Angel Valdivia, 55, of Savanna, died Aug. 19, 2016, at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics. A funeral service was held Saturday, Aug. 27, at LawJones Funeral Home in Savanna, with a visitation at the funeral home prior to the service. A memorial fund has been established. Visit lawjonesfuneralhome.com, where family and friends are invited to share in Angel’s life.

Letters and Commentary Save The Shelter update and thanks First, thank you to all who attended the Save the Shelter and volunteered. Also, thanks to the Heartland Pet Welfare board members who took time to attend and guide our efforts.

We had positive results from the

meeting. Several people who attended volunteered for daily maintenance at the shelter. But additional volunteers are still needed to assist with daily care. Other people volunteered for supporting services.

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City shaves about $5M off cost of treatment plant

BY MICHAEL MILLER For Prairie Advocate

SAVANNA — Public Works Superintendent John Lindeman told the Savanna City Council that the city received its hopedfor 45 percent forgivable loan status from its Illinois EPA loan, meaning that it will save nearly $5 million off the cost of its wastewater treatment plant project.

Mayor Tony McCombie said that the city had been waiting for this information before formally scheduling a public meeting to review the new water/sewer billing rate structures.

Now that it has come in, she said the meeting would be held sometime in September, and that 2 weeks notice would be given so that as many as possible could attend.

The council passed the second and final reading of a beefed up noxious weeds maintenance ordinance, which will set a new fine structure: $100 for the first offense, $250 for the second, and $350 for the third.

All of these increments are assuming the same property within the same calendar year.

Personnel/Ordinance/ Public Relations Chairman Christine Lee said that officers would be given discretion as to how long each individual had to comply in order to address the violation.

Council passed three ordinances finalizing the establishment of the city’s new Tax Increment Finance district.

“We are open for business in Savanna,

Illinois,” said McCombie.

Lee asked Lindeman about progress in getting Fischer Excavating back to repair some of the ruts and sunken areas in the ShopKo driveway area.

Lindeman said, “That’s the million-dollar question. We’ve been asking them, the engineers are trying to get an answer out of them, they’ve been very uncooperative with information and scheduling of that. ... It’s still on the radar, they know we’re not pleased with them, it has to be repaired.”

McCombie said perhaps a phone call from her office might help clarify things. She said that the company would be doing the repairs, but the issue was they were not communicating when this would occur. Lindeman said the work really needed to be done by November so as to ensure a sound driving area by the holiday shopping season.

Also approved was the pursuit of a new billing service agreement for the Fire Department with The Billing Company.

Essentially TBC will be providing billing of all medical claims “to insurance companies, government agencies and patients, including but not limited to, verification of benefits, data entry, electronic submission, posting of payments, accounts receivable and phone calls,” according to their service agreement.

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SHANNON

Board asks for public’s help in water wells fix ‘Imperative’ that surveys returned to aid in grant application

BY TONY CARTON For Prairie Advocate

SHANNON – The Shannon Village Board decided Aug. 23 at a special public meeting to implement drastic measures in response to ongoing water quality issues.

“Because we found out both wells one and two have issues with the radium, we have to put in the filtration system,” said Village President Bonnie Foust.

“Not having a filtration system is not an option.”

The board is asking residents to help.

This week, the village is mailing another water quality warning to its residents. If time allows,

there will be an income survey included in that mailing. If not, the survey will arrive in the mail shortly.

“It is absolutely imperative that all Shannon residents fill out that survey form and return it as soon as possible,” said Foust. “The deadline for CDAP grant application is the end of September and the grant monies received will significantly impact every water bill in the village.”

“We have to put this out to the residents,” said Trustee Kyle Ruter. “If they want to get a half million dollar grant and use it to keep their rates under control,

then we are going to need cooperation when the surveys arrive in the mail.”

“All of the proposed plans cost money but at this time we have to make a decision on what to do so we have a safe and reliable water system for drinking as well as for fire suppression,” said Foust.

For nearly two years since then-board candidate Tracy Siegner brought a sampling of obviously contaminated tap water to the candidate’s forum hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and the village, the board, its village public works superintendent and village engineer have researched possible solutions for their water quality issues.

Several plans have been proposed, including the construction of a fifth well

costing $270,000. That new well would be used to blend with the current well at the new tower to become EPA compliant. But the plan offered no guarantees of solving the village’s water quality issues.

Another proposal is an $870,000 water filtration system that would be placed at the new water tower on Division Street in its own building. The filtration plan does offer a guarantee of success, but was originally passed over as too expensive by the board, who suggested the village to go with the cheaper, but un-guaranteed plan.

Since that vote, the contaminant levels have climbed dramatically and the board missed a compliance agreement deadline set by the Illinois

EPA for action. The case has been referred to the USEPA and the board’s inaction resulted in a fine of an as yet undetermined amount.

Citing a reduction in production in the village’s current aging well system, the board decided to look seriously at a third plan combining both the construction of both a new well and a filtration plant.

“I think a decision as far as filtration is a foregone conclusion,” said Village Engineer Adam Holder.

“The question of whether to put in a new well and put in a second line, those decisions don’t have to be made right away. The bigger issue in my mind is how you are going to fund it.”

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Village President Bonnie Foust, and Trustees Mike Alvey, Butch Meinders, Kyle Ruter, and Linda Stevens attended the ceremony, as did 10 Shannon Chamber of Commerce members.

Alvey said the village started the discussion with Casey’s management in the fall of 2014, prompted by the fact that the sales tax

EPA loan would involve a year of application processes. It will take about that same length of time to acquire a USDA loan for the project. He did bring in the possibility of the village receiving a Community Development Assistance Program grant, but cautioned the board regarding a short deadline for 2016 application.

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MOUNT CARROLL — Nearly 3,400 4-H exhibits from across Illinois were judged and displayed during the Illinois State Fair, include Carroll County 4-H members. They earned the right to exhibit by being selected in the top of their division at the Carroll County 4-H Show held Aug. 6 at the Carroll County Fairgrounds.

“All members receive an award of excellence for being selected to participate.

Of those, about 25 percent statewide received the added honor of earning ‘Superior Awards,’ the Illinois State Fair’s highest award,” said Leanne Rahn, U of I Extension program coordinator for 4-H and youth.

Youth receive individual time with professionals in their specific project area and share their knowledge and skills gained in the project, while judges offer constructive critique, suggestions for improvement, and praise.

“Conference judging allows youth to demonstrate their mastery beyond just what the exhibit may show,” said Rahn. “The final awards are based both on the execution of the project work and the interview process.”

Carroll County 4-H members receiving Awards of Excellence awards on projects included Aubrey Charles of Mount Carroll, Sewing and Textiles 1; Connor Erbsen, Lanark, Photography; Katie Hoffman, Savanna, Scrapbooking advanced; Pippin Legel, Thomson, Visual Arts Chalk/ Carbon/Pigment; Isabelle Lego, Lanark, Leadership 1; Adam Rath, Mount Carroll, 4-H Cooking 101; William Schmidt, Mount Carroll, Woodworking 2; Abbey Skiles, Savanna, Photo Editing; Keegan Strauch, Lanark, Passport to the World; Indigo Zach, Thomson, Aerospace Display; and Neva Zach, Thomson, Public Presentations Original Works.

“In addition to the project work, the member’s knowledge of the project figured into the final score,” said Rahn.

Enrollment for the new 4-H year begins Thursday, Sept. 1.

Budding Gardener’s Seed Sensation workshop Is your child interested in learning about

the mystery world of seeds and what condition seeds need to be in to develop into a plant? A fun filled morning is planned for all youth between the ages of 8 and 18. Explore the world of gardening and get your hands dirty doing hands on activities about garden seeds.

The Seed Sensation workshop will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept.

10, at the Carroll County Extension Office meeting room in Mount Carroll.

Find out what is a seed actually is, what makes a seed grow and how to plant seeds at the workshop. There is no cost to attend, and the workshop is open to both 4-H’ers and non 4-H’ers.

The workshop will be presented by Bruce Black, University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator for Carroll/Lee/ Whiteside Counties.

Registrations are due by Sept. 2. To register go online at web.extension.illinois. edu/CLW or contact the Carroll County Extension Office. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to get dirty!

CC 4-H hosts kick-off party An open house and kick-off party will be hosted by Carroll County 4-H from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Milledgeville Fairgrounds. This event is open to all youth 5-18 years old. Bring the whole family, and there is no cost to attend.

Learn about the benefits of 4-H for the youth of Carroll County. Participate in fun and games, question/answer time about 4-H, youth presentations about opportunities in 4-H, and stay to eat. Hot dogs, chips and s’mores will be provided.

There will be an informational table available where new families can find out about 4-H, projects, meetings, etc. and can sign up for 4-H if they would like.

RSVP to the office by Sept. 8. Preregistration is not mandatory but appreciated. Contact Leanne Rahn at the Carroll County University of Illinois Extension Office at lrahn@illinois.edu or 815-244-9444.

To learn more about enrolling in 4-H, the 4-H kick-off party, or the workshop, e-mail Leanne Rahn at lrahn@illinois.edu, or call 815-244-9444.

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We are offering up a Freezer Meal Fundraiser. So who wouldn’t want 10 freezer meals already to go? All you need to do is store them in your freezer, get them out to thaw and reheat.

Each meal feeds four to five people, with the set of 10 meals costing $160.

The meals include hickory smoked pulled pork, smoked pulled chicken, grilled bourbon glazed chicken, boneless BBQ ribs, smokehouse meatloaf, Swedish meatballs with noodles, cheesy chicken and stuffing, enchiladas, chicken pot pie, and lasagna.

Preorders are a must, with payment being received to our office by Sept. 12.

Meals will be available for pick up from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22. Give our office a call or stop by today to order your set.

The proceeds of the freezer meals will be going to the Carroll County Backpack program.

The Carroll County Backpack program will be again starting now that school is in session. The Young Leaders started this program with assistance from Eastland Feed and Grain back in 2014. We provide bags with food

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to students who are food insecure. They are provided with two lunches, two breakfasts, and two snacks which, for the most part, equates to what they would be receiving at school for lunch. Each week, volunteers or staff pack bags which are then taken to the three school districts to send home with those students in need.

I was recently made aware of the Knights of Columbus Blue Mass that will be held on Sunday, Sept. 11 in Shannon.

While I have never been to a service, I hear it is quite moving if you are able to make it. It was established in 2002. At 10 a.m. they raise a flag over state Route 72 with ladder trucks. At 3 p.m. there is a processional from the St. Wendelin’s Church to

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The service will include the Blue Mass, honoring the men and women who devote their lives to serving our communities under both routine and dangerous situations.

Light refreshments will be served after the mass.

The Young Leaders will be holding a pedal tractor pull Monday, Sept.

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The pull starts at 1 p.m. with registration starting at 12:45 p.m. Time is winding down to get your kids to a pedal pull. We will have one final pull the following week.

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“Bryan has devoted 21 years of volunteering to the Carroll County 4-H program,” said Leanne Rahn, U of I Extension program coordinator for 4-H and youth.

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BY TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate TKocal@prairieadvocate.com 815-493-2560

LANARK — After the public budget hearing was held Aug. 24, the board approved the $10.6 million budget for the 2016-17 school year.

A year-end budget analysis and the preliminary budget for the 2016-17 school year was presented in July.

Both the year-end and the preliminary 2016-17 budgets were balanced, with revenues exceeding expenditures.

“The surpluses are the result of reductions in expenditures over the last four years and recent increases in the assessed value of property

over the past two years,” Superintendent Mark Hansen said.

The preliminary budget shows expenditures of $10,640,773, and includes budgeted payments on the HVAC projects at both the Elementary and Jr/Sr High schools. The budget shows revenues of $9,939,408.

Because the HVAC project is paid from the sale of bond proceeds and not from the annual operational budget, the operational funds surplus for the year is projected to be $942,362. If the district was not doing a major construction project this year, it would be estimating a surplus of revenue over expenditures in that amount.

Hansen said the surpluses

are an indication of the district’s financial health, considering the efforts at the state level to freeze property tax extensions, manipulate the school funding formula, and to transfer state pension costs to local districts.

“The surplus budget is an indication that the district is prepared and on a positive fiscal footing.”

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Water quality in Shannon The board reviewed reports on water quality tests conducted at Eastland Elementary in Shannon and the Jr/Sr High School in Lanark. The samples were taken by Director of Operations Kyle Todd and processed by the McHenry Analytical Water Laboratory, Inc.

“The reports showed that all water samples at the Jr/Sr High School were exemplary, with any contaminants well below allowable levels,” Todd said.

“Reports at the Elementary School concluded that the district ‘could be confident that the water is fine for students based on the results,’” said Todd, “but that four of the samples contained elevated counts for copper.”

He said tests also showed that radium levels were just below the Maximum Contaminant Level of 5 PCi/l. The board will continue periodic monitoring of water contaminants at the EES. Shannon Mayor Bonnie Foust was at the meeting and indicated that the village has future plans to construct

a filtration plant, given the radium levels in the water (see related article on Page A6).

HVAC upgrades The board approved bid specifications for Phase 2 of the HVAC upgrade project at Eastland Jr/Sr High School. Engineers and architects will begin the design phase for the project in hopes of having bids approved by or before December. The project will be scheduled for the summer of 2017, and financed through the bonds that were issued in February 2016.

“Phase 2 will replace the original boilers, piping, traps and unit ventilators, currently serving the 1951 and 1958 building additions, with high efficiency boilers and a 4-pipe hot/chilled water system,” Hansen said.

“Horizontal unit ventilators installed in the rooms will replace inside air with fresh air, heat and cool the air as required.”

Concussion protocols Principal Monica Burkholder said procedures were in place to meet the requirements of the new rules regarding concussion protocols.

The board authorized the purchase of services from Chelsey Sipe, a certified physical therapist, at $36 per hour, to provide concussion protocol services at home high school football games and other events as agreed upon during the school year.

Burkholder said all student-athletes and coaches have taken the concussion protocols training provided through the Illinois High School Association.

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Alvey knew it could be more if a new Casey’s could add diesel fuel to its tanks.

Between Store Manager Robyn Truckenmiller, who Alvey said was instrumental in contacting the right people at Casey’s, and Omar Wilhelms, First State Bank of Shannon-PoloLake Carroll president, they contacted the owner of the farm land directly west of the old Casey’s store.

“Larry Kreider owned the property,” Alvey said. “His dad had sold five acres to Barker Lumber years ago, now the home of Process Screw. Larry’s dad was

born and raised in Shannon, and wanted to help the community grow. Larry, who now lives in Michigan, spoke with Omar and me in a conference call, and said if the land was worth more than farm ground, he’d be willing to help us.”

After some calls to Casey’s about the availability of the property, a few months went by with no more contact.

But in April 2015, Alvey got a phone call saying that Casey’s had surveyed the property.

“We were all pretty excited then, because Village Clerk Denise Bormann said that once the land is surveyed, there was a 95 percent chance that the project was going ahead,” Alvey said.

Casey’s ended up buying five acres, and has used up only two acres for the store.

The village annexed the property last year.

“We’ve still got three acres left, and we’re trying to find another business to work with besides Casey’s.

We extend village water and sewer to the site, and with the new facility, it may entice some new developments.”

Alvey said the village is also interested in buying the old building for potential use as a new town hall and police office, as the current location downtown is quite small.

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“These long-time volunteers fully embody what 4-H strives to instill in youth,” Barnard said. “They are caring, dedicated, generous leaders, and the Illinois 4-H Foundation is extremely proud to be able to provide this honor to each and every one of them to thank them for their service to this wonderful organization.”

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because we aren’t trying to attract new business. The Village Board works hard to find them, but you’ve got to have money behind you,” Alvey said.

“Bonnie (Foust) does a wonderful job as village president. She really cares about our community, and works hard at building our economy. And Robyn is a great store manager.

Sometimes it’s tough working with the public.

But Robyn always has a smile on her face every morning, welcomes the customers, and creates a friendly atmosphere at the store. This new and improved Casey’s General Store is a great thing for Shannon.”

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For the FIRST Time, Teen Girls in Carroll County are MORE LIKELY* to Drink Alcohol Than BOYS. 47%* of Carroll County Parents HAVE TALKED to their Teens About NOT USING Alcohol and Drugs. And 78% Have CLEAR RULES about NOT Using Alcohol and Drugs.

Make Sure YOU’RE One of Them...

Not Only is it ILLEGAL to provide alcohol and places for teens to party under Illinois Social Host Laws and Milledgeville’s Social Host Ordinance.

It’s also HARMFUL to your teen’s STILL DEVELOPING BRAIN… * According to the 2016 Illinois Youth Survey:

Funding for this project is awarded to the Carroll County Substance Education Coalition (CCSEC) by the SAMHSA Drug Free Communities Grant.

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Calendar of Events

Free Calendar items are for nonprofit organizations when not raising funds. When submitting information please keep it as minimal as possible – Who, What, Where, When and a contact number. That way more items may be listed each week. Send calendar information to: prairieadvocate.com by Friday. for 5/18 - then every week stuff 5/25 Thru October, please run the FM 1st 3 weeks of month, every week stuff the last week.

Every Monday AA in Savanna

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

Every Tuesday Euchre in Forreston

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

Forreston Fire Station, rear entrance and parking. More information by calling 815938-2323.

Every Friday Night Euchre at the Savanna Moose Lodge

Begins at 7 p.m. Located at 125 Main St. in downtown Savanna. Please call 815-2737412 for more information.

Every Saturday Overeaters Anonymous

Every Saturday Fulton

Sept. 5

Market

Sept. 6

Al-Anon/Alateen meets Friendship Quilters at 9 a.m. at 1st Christian ReQuilters and quilt apformed Church in Fulton. Enpreciators welcome at 7 p.m. ter from large parking lot on on the first Monday of each 14th Ave. month, at the Church of St. Aug. 30 Paul Evangelical 411 West Catlin St., Elizabeth.

Recycle Day at Lanark Farmers Recycle Day is from 3 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30, sponsored by the Lanark Farmers Market in the Lanark City Park. Includes the Lanark Lions Club collecting eye glasses, hearing aids, cell phone and ink cartridges; Les Guenzler collecting used batteries; and American Legion/ VFW collecting used, worn and discarded American flags.

Call 815-493-2166 for more information.

The Helping Hands Food Pantry located at 400 Main Ave in downtown Milledgeville is open from 9-11 a.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month. The Chadwick-Milledgeville Ministerial Association sponsors Free community meals the pantry. For more informaFrom 5 to 6:30 p.m. at tion, call 815-225-7682. the First Presbyterian Church, corner of Lincolnway and Sept. 7 Genesee St. in Morrison.

BASSET training Come for a free hearty, wellCarroll County SubSept. 2 - 3 stance Education Coalition balanced meal and social Pie on the Porch is back! will be providing the Illinois time. Handicap accessible.

Enjoy a slice of home- Liquor Control Commission’s Call 815-772-3510 for informade heaven from 9 a.m. to Beverage Alcohol Sellers and mation.

5 p.m. both Friday and Satur- Servers Education and Train- Sept. 9 day, Sept. 2 and 3, at Pie on ing, or BASSET, at 10 a.m. the Porch, 407 E. Franklin St., on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at Survivors Offer Support S.O.S (Survivors Offer Lanark, as the Friends of the Poopy’s Pub and Grub, 1030 Support) group meeting for Lanark Public Library return Viaduct Road in Savanna. $15 those who have lost a family with their popular fundraiser. per person with a $5 credit member or a friend held on the Then browse the Picket Fence for employees who work at second Friday of every month for gift items and fall decor a business located in Carroll at the Polo Senior Center, 6 right on the premises. Contact County. To register for the p.m. There will be good food Denise Krysiak at dek645@ class, contact Freddie Presand conversation available. gmail.com or 815-493-2175 ton or Carol Geary, CCSEC, For more information please for more information. at ccsec04@gmail.com, 815contact Terrie Wilder at 815244-0063, or Preston at 815677-3443 or Mary Landis at 541-6983.

Sept. 3 815-946-3136.

Hot Spot has Free Clothes

“The Hot Spot,” located Will meet at 9 a.m. every in the Yellow Creek Church, Saturday at the Church of God 12606 W. Dublin Road, Pearl (lower level entrance) 816 S. City, IL has Free Clothes the Clay St., Mount Carroll. first Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. until 12 Noon.

Al-Anon/Alateen Donations are welcome. Call Group 815-291-2304 or 815-291Every Monday Mount 4664 with questions.

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Food pantry

Questions? Call the church Seed Sensation workshop A fun filled morning 815-493-6300 or Jane Smith is planned for all youth beat 815-225-7329. tween the ages of 8 and 18.

Sept. 8 Explore the world of gardenThe Fabulous Fifties ing and get your hands dirty If you were a 1950 thru with activities about garden 1959 graduate of Chadwick seeds. The workshop will be High School, join us as we held from 10 to 11 a.m. on celebrate a “Fabulous Fif- Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Carties” Reunion on Thursday, roll County Extension Office Sept. 8. Social hour begins at meeting room in Mount Car12 noon with a Luncheon at roll. Free and open to 4-H’ers 1 p.m. in the Banquet Room and non 4-H’ers. Registration at Manny’s, 211 Main St. in due by Sept. 2. To register Savanna. We have had great go online at web.extesnion. times the past few years as illinois.edu/CLW or contact we renew our friendships the Carroll County Extension and memories of our days at Office, Leanne Rahn at lrahn.

Chadwick High. Contact Ro- illinois.edu or 815-244-9444. gene Rogers at 815-493-8769 CC 4-H hosts kick-off party for more information.

An open house and kick-

Meets at 7:00 p.m. Mon- Sept. 3 day at the Church of God, 816 Min’s Mississippi Memorial Walk/Run S. Clay St. Mt. Carroll, IL. The 22nd annual Min’s Every Tuesday Pearl City Mississippi Memorial Walk/ Meets at 6:30 p.m. TuesRun is set for Saturday, Sept. day at St. John’s Lutheran 3, in Thomson. The 4-mile Church, 229 S. First St. Pearl event starts at 8 a.m. on the City, IL. west end of Main Street. PreAl-Anon helps families registration for the race is and friends of alcoholics reavailable until Saturday, Aug. cover from the effects of liv27, for $11. All late or race ing with the problem drinking day registration fees will be of a relative or friend. The $13. Race day registration is only requirement for attenfrom 7 to 7:45 a.m. Proceeds dance is that there is a probgo toward the Melinda A. lem of alcoholism in a relative Wilkinson Scholarship Fund. or friend.

Register online at GetMeRegEvery Thursday Shannon istered.com/MinsMissMemMeets at 4:00 p.m. Run, or find registration forms Thursdays at the Wesley Cha- and more information at local pel: Bethel United Methodist businesses, on Facebook, or Church 217 S. Hickory St. contact Melody Wilkinson at Shannon, IL. 815-275-7298.

Carroll County Fair Board

The Carroll County Fair Board meets the 1st Wed. every month at the Milledgeville State Bank, 451 N. Main Ave., in the lower level Community Room (ATM side), at 7 p.m.

Volunteers, and the public, are welcome to attend.

Hug somebody–with a shawl

Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the first and third Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Lanark United Methodist Church. The LUMC Shawl Ministry invites anyone to come knit with us. We witness to God’s love by knitting, blessing, and giving shawls to those in need of friendship, celebration, healing, and comfort. Knit 3, Purl 3 - come share God’s work with us.

Lanark Open Mic Night

The 2nd Friday of every month, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Open to the public, all musicians welcome. Held at the Cherry Grove Church, 3 miles north of Lanark on the east side of the road. Call Duck Sweitzer for details at 815-493-2434.

Sept. 10 Game Time in Savanna

“Game Time” is held on the 2nd Saturday of each month, same time, same location. Mark Your Calendar Games are provided, but you are welcome to bring one with you. No Cost Involved! Come join the fun. Questions? Call Mary Stebbins at 815-2734156.

off party will be hosted by Carroll County 4-H from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.

10, at the Milledgeville Fairgrounds. This event is open to all youth 5-18 years old. Bring the whole family, and there is no cost to attend. RSVP by Sept. 8. Pre-registration is not mandatory but appreciated.

Contact Leanne Rahn at the Carroll County University of Illinois Extension Office at lrahn@illinois.edu or 815244-9444.

Sept. 10-11

Singing Bird Chautauqua

Join the Franklin Grove Creek & Preservation Corporation in the second annual Singing Bird Chautauqua held at the Franklin Creek Grist Mill from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.,

Saturday and Sunday, Sept.

10-11. Taking a step back in time, this modern day Chautauqua will include professional storytellers portraying a variety of musical performances, inspiring storytelling, tours, food, and stories of living on the waterways of America. The Singing Bird Chautauqua is a fundraising event for the FGC&PC. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance on the Grist Mill website at franklincreekgristmill.com or by calling the mill at 815-456-2718.

Admission is a $10 donation per day per person and includes all programming. Children 12 and under are free.

Sept. 17

Stroll Thru Apple Creek

On Saturday, Sept. 17, the Eagle Nature Foundation will be sponsoring a Stroll Thru Apple Creek. The first Stroll is a quarter mile at 10 a.m. to visit Apple Creek Arboretum; to Apple Creek Prairie; to the Apple River Presbyterian Church for a Swiss steak meal catered by the Sidetrack Café at noon, followed by both a silent and noisy auction and a 50/50 raffle; back to Apple Creek to take a 1 mile Stroll through Apple Creek Woods.

The Strolls will be led by the certified naturalist and field trip leader trainer, Terrence Ingram. Call 815-594-2306 for the costs for the Strolls, or to make reservations, which must be made before Sept. 9.

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2016

Shannon Homecoming Celebration SEPTEMBER 3, 4 and 5 LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Downtown Shannon — Since 1919, One of Illinois’ oldest annual Hometown Festivals SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 11:00-3:00 12:00 12:00-6:00 1:00 2:00-6:00 3:00 4:00

4:30 5:15 5:30 6:00 6:30

Car, Truck & Tractor Show

Concessions open downtown Craft Show at the Firehouse

Skinner Amusements Rides open

Rock River Valley Blood Center blood drive inside the Firehouse Walk-ins are welcome Veterans Homecoming 5K Memorial Run Registration at the Village Park Bingo open

Veterans Homecoming 5K Memorial Run at the Village Park

Proceeds going towards Shannon’s Veterans Memorial Wall & Homecoming Little Mr. Firefighter & Junior Mr. Firefighter Sponsored by Shannon Fire Department: At the stage The Dillow Pad Thank You to our Sponsors & Volunteers

By Tim Ruter At the Stage Shannon Little Miss – At the stage

Crowning of the 58th Shannon Homecoming Queen At the Stage

The Ball Brothers

Christian music that reaches the heart. Music that spans the generations. “It’s About The Cross” www.theballbrothers.com At the Stage

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 8:00-12:00 Pancake Breakfast at the Firehouse Sponsored by Lions and Legion 9:00-6:00 Craft Show at the Firehouse Community Church Service at Bethel UM Church 11:00 12:00 Noon Antique Tractor Pull at Eastland Feed & Grain Skinner Amusements Rides open 1:00 Bingo until 9:30 p.m.

4:00-6:00 Elvert Williams and Friends Inspirational Gospel Music at the Stage 6:00 Introduction of the Grand Marshal Tim and Barb Ruter 7:00-9:00 Steve Sheffey Family and Friends Variety of music At the stage

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 8:00-9:30 9:00

Parade Registration at Lions Park Bingo open till 7pm Concessions open Craft Show at Firehouse

9:00-4:00 Carroll County’s Largest Parade 10:00 11:00-1:00 Butterfly Pork Chop BBQ Dinner at the Village Park In case of rain will be held at the Eastland Middle School cafeteria Skinner Amusements Rides open 11:00 12:00 FFA petting zoo by Al’s Quality Service Sponsored by the Eastland FFA 1:00 Kiddy Tractor Pull in front of Shannon Firehouse Sponsored by the Carroll County Young Leaders Eastland HS Jazz Band 1:30 At the stage Johnny Races at the Stage 2:00 Kid Water Fights in front of Firehouse 3:00 – 6:00 Back Roads Trio “The Backroads Trio plays a pleasant mix of vintage and current songs; taking a tour through the backroads of time with hits and popular tunes from the past. While listening to a Backroads Trio you’ll hear hits from CCR, Marshall Tucker, Jimmy Buffet, the Drifters, perhaps a country tune from Johnny Cash, Alan Jackson and other contemporary artists, as their musical tastes include light rock, rock, country, bluegrass, and other ...random stuff since there are over 180 songs in our songbook.”

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Enjoy Our Food Vendors:

Lanark Vets Mess Hall, RetroFry Concessions, Shannon’s Chamber Ice Cream, Blarney Stone, Willstead Novelties, Louisiana Snowballs Junior class stand and those famous Shannon Lion’s and Legion Elephant Ears and Cheese Curds.

For more information on the Celebration or details concerning the Parade: Please call 815-864-2658.

Tractor Show please call Harry at 815-864-2313 Car Show please call Mike at 815-291-7619.

5K Run please call Ernie at 815-864-2067 Johnny Races please call Josh at 238-2655.

No Dogs downtown except service dogs.

Shannon Homecoming Raffle:

Sponsored by Shannon Lions Club & American Legion SHANNON HOMECOMING CELEBRATION LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Prizes - Drawing Held Monday Evening, September 5.

1. 40” Flatscreen TV donated by Bryan’s Repair Service 2. Digital Camera donated by First State Bank of Shannon/Polo/Lake Carroll 3. Keurig Coffee Brewer & 4 boxes of coffee donated by Process Screw 4. Milwaukee Work Site Radio donated by Greenfield Concrete Productions 5. Concrete Bench donated by Midwest Concrete 6. 2 - 1:24 Die Cast Race Cars donated by Moring Disposal 7. 30 Minute Massage donated by Body Works by Brenda 8. Chair donated by Slumberland 9. Water Fountain donated by Halal Farms 10. $100 Walmart Gift Card donated by Hermann Funeral Home 11. $100 Blain’s Farm & Fleet Gift Card donated by Burkholder & Son Inc. 12. 5 Qt. Oil Change donated by Sawicki 13. 5 Qt. Oil Change & Tire Rotation donated by Diamond in the Rough 14. Garman GPS donated by Shannon Fire Department 15. Sock Monkey Family donated by Mike Lentz 16. Gas Grill donated by Meador Ag 17. IHC Pedal Tractor donated by Birkey’s Farm Store 18. Drone donated by Bocker Auto Group 19. $50 Gift Card donated by Ridge Street Style 20. Bean Bag donated by Riteway Furniture 21. $100 Gift Card donated by Al’s Quality Service Inc. $1 per ticket or 6 for $5 • Drawing at 6:00, Monday Sept. 5th

Shannon Homecoming Labor Day Parade Entry Form Monday, Sept. 5 • 10 AM

One of Illinois’ Oldest Hometown Annual Celebrations!

Starting in 1919 to welcome home WWI Soldiers

Registration and lineup will be at Lion’s Park between 8:00 and 9:45 a.m.

Pre-registration is greatly appreciated but not necessary.

Name of Organization: _____________________________________________ Contact Person:____________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________ Telephone #: ______________________________________________________ E-mail address: ____________________________________________________ Please mail to; Brad Woessner • 17228 Stanton Rd., Shannon, IL 61078 815-864-2658 or homecoming@jcwifi.com We request you write a small paragraph of information detailing your entry as you go by the viewing stand. Hope you can make it to our great parade!

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CARROLL COUNTY COURT

Lanark homicide trial less than a month away Set for Sept. 19, proceedings expected to last a week

BY TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate TKocal@prairieadvocate.com 815-493-2560

MOUNT CARROLL – Both sides are ready to proceed with the homicide trial of a Freeport man charged with killing his wife, attorneys said Monday at a final pretrial conference in Carroll County Circuit Court.

Morgan Hake, 50, of Freeport is charged with shooting his wife, Suzanne M. Hake, 46, in the head and chest and killing her Dec. 5 in Lanark. He faces 20 to 60 years, up to life, in prison on six counts of firstdegree murder. His trial, expected to last a week, begins Sept. 19.

The elements of the six charges vary, to give the jury options when considering a verdict. He can be convicted of only one charge.

A separate charge of felony possession of a weapon, punishable by 2 to 5 years, will be dealt with sometime after this trial.

Hake is in Carroll County Jail on $5 million bond.

This is the village’s first homicide since the late 1800s, Lanark Mayor John Huggins has said.

Hake was about halfway through 2 years’ probation on drug-related charges in Coffee County, Tennessee, when the shooting happened, court records show.

He pleaded guilty there Oct. 29, 2014, to criminal attempt to possess psilocyn with intent to sell/ deliver, and possession of marijuana with intent to sell/deliver, both felonies.

He was fined $2,000 and given 2 years supervised probation. He also pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute more than 14.175 grams of marijuana.

In December 2003, he was charged in Stephenson County with being a felon in possession of a weapon, but he pleaded guilty to an amended charge of obstructing justice by destroying evidence. He was sentenced to 30 months probation.

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SAVANNA

Renewed pool expands hours, awareness

BY MICHAEL MILLER For Prairie Advocate

SAVANNA — The Savanna Swimming Pool has gone through some changes, in both appearance and availability, in a push to get more people in the community to make use of it.

A grand opening is scheduled from 1 to 4

Morgan Hake, 50, of Freeport appears at his final pretrial conference Monday in Carroll County Circuit Court. He is charged with shooting his wife, Suzanne M. Hake, 46, in the head and chest and killing her Dec. 5 in Lanark. His trial, expected to last a week, begins Sept. 19. (PA photo/Tom Kocal)

p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, offering a free open swim to the public.

The pool is now open from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays, due to early dismissal at West Carroll this year, for a $1.50 admission price.

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MOUNT CARROLL

Cruise Nights are ‘good for business’

BY LYNNETTE FORTH For Prairie Advocate

MOUNT CARROLL — After hosting its 39th car cruise on Aug. 20, event organizer Len Anderson thanked Mayor Carl Bates for always coming out and supporting the festivities.

“We were really sweating the weather. It was really touch and go, but then the sky opened up and we had great sunshine,” said Anderson He said 80 cars attended the festivities, which is a low number, but with the challenging weather forecast, overall it was a great turnout.

“The guys that bring cars to our shows always comment that we have such a nice town. On those nights, our town is alive, it’s good for business, and it generates revenue.”

The last Cruise Night of this summer will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, in downtown Mount Carroll, and features classic cars, music, shopping and dining. Visit mtcarrollil. org, or contact Len Anderson 815-244-7875, Jody Wolber 309-230-8345, or Pat Bausman 815-656-1985 for more information.

The 2017 Cruise Night schedule is June 17, July 15, Aug. 19, and Sept. 16. Council approved allowing the use of city insurance, granted $800 to cover the cost of DJ services, and gave permission to close off downtown streets at 3 p.m. for those four cruise night dates.

Pool rehab Recreation Board member Joe Grim said that rehabilitation projects continue at the Mount Carroll pool, with renovations on the basketball court at the pool, and flooring work in the locker rooms being completed.

Grim said staff evaluations are done, and that only two of the eight guards will be returning. A life guard certification class is going to be held on Oct. 14-16 in Sterling for anyone interested, with information being sent out to the West Carroll High School.

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SHANNON HOMECOMING

Service to the community: Ruters named parade marshals

BY TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate TKocal@prairieadvocate.com 815-493-2560

SHANNON — The Shannon Homecoming Grand Marshals for this year are Tim and Barb Ruter.

The couple will lead Carroll County’s largest parade at 10 a.m. on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5 Sitting in the rural Shannon home where Tim was born and raised, their Shannon saga began.

Tim was born and raised in the village, and is a 1970 graduate of Shannon High School. He worked for Weston Colbert hauling livestock right out of high school, and farmed with his parents, Hesper and Phyllis Ruter.

He rented his own farm

a couple of years later, and entered the business world when he and Rich Etchberger bought Colbert’s livestock hauling business in 1973, and were partners until 1978.

“With farming, like anything, there’s a new challenge every year. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” Tim said.

“And experience will throw a certain amount of knowledge onto you, whether you want it or not!”

Barb was born and raised in Polo, and also graduated in 1970. She worked for ComEd for 33 years, and is retired.

Tim and Barb married in 1978, and began farming full time. The couple have two grown children, Kyle and Chad.

Kyle and his wife, Nicole, live in Shannon. Kyle farms, is a village trustee, and serves on the Shannon Fire Department as a fireman and EMT. They have two children, Kylee, 4, and Kamdyn, 18 months.

Chad and his wife, Ali, just moved to a new home in Algonquin, and are expecting their first child in November.

The couple agree: “There is not much better than grandchildren!”

“We always told our boys, ‘You need to join something.’ If you’re going to farm and live in the community, help with the community,” Tim said.

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He has always been active on the Homecoming Committee, but they believe one of the reasons for their being honored as Parade Marshals was because of their involvement with the Dillow Pad helipad project at Lions Park.

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Meet Sandra Aude Sandra is our newest SHIP Counselor. She will be helping during Open Enrollment, Oct. 17 to Dec. 7, and other times as needed. Sandra completed her SHIP training in Lincoln in August.

Sandra and her husband, LaMoine, live in Mount Carroll and are life time residents, and is a graduate of Mount Carroll High School. They have three children and three grandchildren.

Stop by, say hi, and set up your appointment for open enrollment.

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Travels with Bev Miami and Key West Jan. 26 — Feb. 5 Includes a cruise by celebrity homes on Biscayne Bay featuring “Millionaire’s Row,” a visit on Hollywood Beach “Boardwalk,” free time on the famous South Beach, a visit to exciting Key West including Duval Street and Mallory Square, shopping at Bayside Market, and a guided tour of Miami. In route, we will visit the Willie Nelson and Friends Museum and General Store in Nashville, Tennessee, the Ocmulgee National Monument Visitor Center in Macon, Georgia, the Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville, and the Hunter Museum of American Art in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Cost is $900 for 10 nights lodging and 17 meals.

Montreal and Quebec City Jan. 26 — Feb. 5 Includes Woodstock Museum in route, guided tour of Montreal, Notre Dame Basilica, the “Underground City” boutiques and restaurants, guided tour of historic Quebec City, Montmorency Falls, St. Anne de

Beaupre Shrine, Olympic Park with the amazing “Biodome” and the Montreal Tower, the 1000 Islands Tower in Lansdowne, Ontario, and the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto.

Cost is $975 for double occupancy, including nine nights of lodging and 16 meals.

Circa 21 – Million Dollar Quartet Nov. 2 Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash had a recording session on Dec. 4, 1956, at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee.

This was one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Million Dollar Quartet brings that night to life. Includes lunch, entertainment, and travel. Leave Lanark at 9:30 a.m., Land of Oz at 9:45 a.m., and Savanna Shopko at 10 a.m. Cost is $50 each.

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

September NICAA Golden Meals menu LET’S EAT OUT. FOR CARRY OUT CALL SAVANNA, 815-273-4875 Entrees 1 - Beef and noodles 2 - Tuna salad on bun 5 - CLOSED for Labor Day 6 - Open face turkey sandwich 7 - Salisbury steak 8 - Chicken parmesan 9 - Chili dog 12 - Chicken 13 - Sweet and sour meatballs 14 - Spaghetti

15 - Roast beef 16 - Hot dog 19 - BBQ chicken 20 - Stuffed green peppers 21 - Honey baked ham 22 - Baked cod 23 - Beef stew 26 - Cheese burger 27 - BBQ riblett 28 - Ham loaf 29 - Beef and noodles 30 - Tuna salad on bun These are just entrees.

For a complete menu, call 815-244-1800 or 866-2141959. MENU SUBJECT

TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. NICAA Golden Meals program has expanded to include more HomeDelivery routes in Shannon and rural areas surrounding it. The Home-Delivery program is for anyone 60 or older who would benefit from having a meal delivered Monday through Friday. Call 815-232-8896.

Sign up is quick and easy, and meals can start within a day or two.

Huge yarn sale! Going on now at the Senior Center. Call 815-244-1800 for more information.

What’s happening at CCSSO The Senior Center will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5, in observance of Labor Day. On the Sept. 1, the LIHEAP Heating Assistance Program starts. Bring in proof of ALL income for the last 30 days, social security cards for everyone in the family, and your current gas and electric bill. Bring in the full bill, not just the half you save.

Call as soon as possible to make your appointment for open enrollment, which starts on Monday, Oct. 17 through Dec. 7. We are starting to fill up already.

Please call 815-244-1800.

We have a HUGH YARN SALE currently going on at the Senior Center. Stop by and load up! Our price cannot be beat anywhere else.

Rules of the Road Class will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Friday, Sept.

23. If you need to brush up on your information before you have to take the written test, this is the perfect time to do it.

Defensive Driving Classes will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on both Monday, Sept. 26 and Wednesday, Sept. 28. By attending this class, you may be eligible for a discount on

your auto insurance. There is a charge for this class, so check out the article for more information.

We are now done with all the remodeling at the Center, and all activities are now able to use the conference room again.

Thank you to everyone for their understanding and patience during that time.

Sandra Aude is our newest SHIP Counselor. She will be helping during Open Enrollment and other times if needed. We are so happy to have her expertise to help us out during this busy time of the year.

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Carroll County Transit is looking for people interested in being on the CCT advisory board.

“We would like to have at least one of our riders join the board to let us know what they think could be done better, or what we are doing that is great,” said Jo Lyn Kruse, CCT director.

Call Jo Lyn Kruse at 815-244-0011 for more information.

What do you do with your old cellphones?

Carroll County Senior Center has a donation box for old and broken cellphones. We recycle them by sending them to a company that refurbishes them for emergency 911 phones in areas devastated by disasters and for sale to low income persons. We have recently received $15 for phone refunds.

There is one box at the Senior Center now. If the program goes well, we will increase the number of boxes and place them in other areas around the county.

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looking to get rid of old cellphones, ask them to drop them off at the Carroll County Senior Center during our regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. As

always, you can help yourself to free coffee and cookies while helping us collect the cellphones.

For more information, call the Center at 815-2441800 or 866-214-1959.

The Senior Center is taking donations of art — and easels — which will be displayed throughout the Senior Center, and will be auctioned off as a fund raiser at a later date. Contact the office from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 815-244-1800.

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

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

Senior Center Gift Shop The Gift Shop at the Senior Center has very unique gifts handmade

by talented volunteers working throughout Carroll County. It is open from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

This month we are having a sale on all our yarn. Lowest prices ever, so stop by and load up.

Volunteers that can sew, crochet or knit are always needed. If you would like to help or know of someone that would like to help us out, please call 815-244-1800.

Bingo Bingo is held at 1 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month.

Players play with nickels and dimes, so make sure to bring your extra change, because sometimes there are “big” winners. On the first 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 players Currently, the pool table is not level, so no pool until this is fixed.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

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

Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Lunch will no longer be provided.

All above activities take place at the Senior Center in downtown Mount Carroll, 306 N. Main St., unless otherwise stated. Call the Senior Center at 815-244-1800 if you have questions.

Paper and aluminum can pick-up schedule for September Lanark: Saturday, Sept. 10 (subject to availability of volunteers) 8 to 10 a.m.

Bank parking lot Milledgeville: Saturday, Sept. 10 (subject to availability of volunteers) 8 to 10 a.m.

South side of grocery store Chadwick: Saturday, Sept. 17 (subject to availability of volunteers) 8 to 10 a.m.

Village Hall Shannon:

Saturday, Sept. 24 (subject to availability of volunteers) 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

South side of Village Park Lake Carroll: The Conference Center Shed has been torn down; the shed has been replaced with a plastic box in the same area. Please place papers in this container from now on.

Mount Carroll: Weekdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Senior Center NOTES: No paper pickup if it is

raining. Phone books are welcome. Recyclers cut off the binding and are able to use the paper. Corrugated cardboard is also accepted and taken to Rolling Hills for their use.

Please, no magazines, advertising slicks, glass or plastic bottles, and steel cans.

REMEMBER: WE DO NOT ACCEPT MAGAZINES OR SLICKS (ADVERTISING FLYERS). WE DO NOT HAVE THE RESOURCES TO DISPOSE OF THESE ITEMS. THE CENTER

Be a better driver The Carroll County Senior Center will host two driving skills classes in September.

From 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Friday, Sept.

23, the Senior Center will host a Rules of the Road class for anyone who is going to be taking their driver’s test to renew their license.

The instructor will go through all the information that will be on the test and more. There is no charge for this class.

Call the Senior Center to sign up. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or call 815-2441800.

An AARP Defensive Driving class will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, and Wednesday, Sept.

28, at the Carroll County Senior Center, 306 N. Main St. in Mount Carroll.

This 8-hour course, instructed by Arlyn Thomson, teaches how a person can become a more efficient and safe driver as the effects of aging cause changes to long-time habits.

This will be the last class offered for this year.

Completion of the course may entitle the driver to a discount in auto insurance premiums for a period of three years, but check with your insurance company to verify.

The charge for the course is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members.

Reservations are required by calling 815244-1800 or toll free, 866-214-1959.

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Meeting notice The next Triad and agency meeting is at 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the Senior Center.

Contact Deb Connor at 815-244-1800 for more information.

Let us know your interests . . .

Please call or stop by to let us know of events you would like to see offered at the Senior Center.

For example, we could hold classes for Facebook and gardening if anyone is interested.

Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or call 815-244-1800.

Thursday, Sept. 1 Quilters – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Monday, Sept. 5 CLOSED for Labor Day Tuesday, Sept. 6 Bingo – 1 p.m Thursday, Sept. 8 Quilters – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, Sept. 10 Lanark and Milledgeville paper pickup 8 to 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 13 Agency meeting — 8 a.m.

Triad meeting — 9 a.m.

Nesteggers 1 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 15 Quilters – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, Sept. 17 Chadwick paper pickup

8 to 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 20 Board meeting 9:15 a.m.

Bingo — 1 p.m Thursday, Sept. 22 Quilters – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Friday, Sept. 23 Rules of the Road 10 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday, Sept. 24 Shannon paper pick up 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Monday, Sept. 26 Defensive Driving 8:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 27 GORCC – 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 28 Defensive Driving 8:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 29 Quilters – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Nonagenarian birthdays for September 01 - Evelyn Beattie, Lanark - 90 10 - Rita Hertel, Shannon - 91 11 - Dorothy Haas, Savanna - 91 13 - Violet Fwanger, Milledgeville - 90 15 - Jason Johns, Mount Carroll - 92 20 - Fern Halstead, Mount Carroll - 98 27 - Margaret Mansfield, Mount Carroll - 91 28 - Norma Merkel, Chadwick - 90 Happy Birthday to all of you from all of us here at the Senior Center!

Contributions The CCSSO would like to thank the following who have made contributions to the Senior Center during the month of August: DONATIONS Eva Mika Susan and Glenn White Sally Ritchie Donald Nowviock Gary Hartje Glenn Mummert Rick Mulson Dave and Gayle Ehredt MEMORIALS Jeremy and Amy Hook for Rosalie Lindstrom A complete listing of donors is in the annual report.

Copies are available at the Senior Center office.

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Interested in computer or tablet class?

The CCSSO has been informed that the Whiteside County Senior Center offers computer and tablet classes on Tuesday and Wednesday. They teach the basic training skills, and also online safety and security.

“If we get a enough people that are interested, we may be able to arrange a ride for everyone with Carroll County Transit,” said Deb Connor, office manager. “If you have a lap top computer or tablet, you are encouraged to bring it.”

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Senior Services Would you like to get a discount on your license plates?

If you qualify, you can apply for the Benefits Access Program, formerly Circuit Breaker, and receive a discount on your license plate sticker. Income guidelines per year are: for one - $27,610; and for two - $36,635.

Also if you have applied before please check with us to see if it is that time of the year to reapply for your license plate discount.

Call us at 815-244-1800 to make an appointment for help with your application. If you applied in 2014, you will need to apply again this year.

Remember to bring proof of all income for 2015 (i.e. 1099 from Social Security, or your 1040 or 1040A income tax form, etc.) to complete your license plate discount application.

S.H.I.P. counselors Deb Connor, Karen Holm and Sandra Aude are SHIP Counselors and Certified Information and Referral Specialists for Aging. Deb and Karen are available for information and/or assistance to clients and their caregivers on Medicare, Medicaid, prescriptions (i.e. Medicare Part D, Social Security Extra Help and patient assistance programs). Deb and Karen can also assist with license plate discount (Benefits Access Program), free amplified phone program (ITAC),

LIHEAP (heating assistance, Oct. 2015 to May 2016), Property Tax Assessment Freeze, etc. They would be more than happy to help you. Stop at the office, 306 N. Main Street, Mount Carroll, or call 815-244-1800 for assistance or to set up an appointment. Remember we are now open 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Transportation Carroll County Transportation now has three buses and five vans, all wheel chair accessible.

CCT provides transportation for citizens of Carroll County, for meals, medical appointments, shopping, and errands throughout Carroll County, and will make trips to Freeport, Sterling, and Clinton, Iowa.

We provide this service to assist those who no longer drive or would rather have someone else do the driving. Call Alicia at 815-244-0011 or 855-702-7433 (toll free).

Miscellaneous We have brochures about social services, Social Security, Medicare, tourism and much more. Our road maps are in large print. We can offer you the opportunity to use the fax machine or the copy machine, all are free. We offer free notary services, and don’t forget our coffee and cookies are always free. We are here to serve you in whatever way possible.

Seniors Around the County GRO – Great River Outreach The Great River Outreach offers a delicious meal, friendship, and good conversation at two locations. In Savanna, food is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, at the former Chestnut Park School near Poopy’s, south of town on state Route 84.

In Mount Carroll, food is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Carroll United Methodist Church.

Any age is welcome. Donations are accepted but not required.

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

Are You Turning 65?

Do you need help understanding Medicare A, B, C and D? Then come and see us at the Senior Center. We will help make this time easier for you.

Turning 65 can be very confusing with all the information you receive in the mail about which Medicare D Plan to take or which supplemental to get. If you have questions, stop by and see our SHIP Counselors, Deb Connor and Karen Holm, and we can help you sort through the confusion. Also

remember to stop at the Carroll County Court House to complete your Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption application and affidavit.

When you turn 65 and become eligible for Medicare, the best time to enroll is during your Initial Enrollment Period. Your IEP includes the three months before, the month of, and the three months following your 65th birthday. Your IEP will span from September 2016 to March 2017. If you enroll in Medicare during this time, you will avoid late enrollment penalties.

The date when your Medicare coverage begins depends on when you enroll during your IEP. For your coverage to begin as soon as possible, it is best to enroll in the first three months of your IEP. Your Medicare coverage will then go into effect starting the month you turn 65.

To enroll in Medicare, please stop by the Senior Center and we can do this for you.

It is important to be proactive and take the steps to enroll during your IEP. If you miss your IEP, you may be limited to specific times when you can enroll in Medicare in the future, and you may face a penalty for late enrollment, resulting in higher premiums.

The Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Stop by and get your questions answered.

Remember your license plate renewal

The Secretary of State has begun sending out license plate renewal reminders again. Remember to check the mail for your sticker reminder to renew your license plates.

CCSSO elects new Board of Directors Board of Directors Russ Gies, Thomson, Chairman Bev Atherton, Savanna, Vice Chairman Susan Lawler, Lanark, Treasurer Sunny Folkers-Sarber, Chadwick, Secretary Butch Haas, Lanark Jane Law, Mount Carroll Joyce Schubert, Mount Carroll Mary Stevens, Shannon Donna Green, Chadwick Pam Darrow, Savanna Kathleen Folsom-Johnson, Savanna Jason Johns, Mount Carroll Shirley Fritz, Mount Carroll Clint Elmore, Milledgeville SHAP/SHIP Counselor Deb Connor Karen Holm Office Manager Deb Connor Office Assistant Karen Holm NIAAA Advisory Board Jeb Kresge NIAAA Board of Directors Bob Roiland

Ready to serve as Carroll County Senior Center board officers for 2016-2017 are front from left: Donna Green, board liaison; and Beverlee Atherton, vice chairman. Back row: DiAnna “Sunny” Folkers-Sarber, secretary; Russ Gies, chairman; and Susan Lawler, treasurer.

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Attention Caregivers: Do you have any questions that would make things easier for you?

Stop in and speak with Deb or Karen and find out if there are programs available to help with your task as caregiver at 306 N. Main St., Mount Carroll, or call 815-244-1800 to set up an appointment.

Future dates for Defensive Driving classes: Sept. 26 and 28 , 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Future dates for Rules of the Road classes: Sept. 23 and Nov. 18,10 a.m. to 12 noon

815-244-1800 866-214-1959 (toll free) Fax: 815-244-5334 director@ccseniorcenter. org www.ccseniorcenter.org Mission statement The mission of the Carroll County Senior Services Organization is to facilitate a variety of services and activities to enrich the daily lives of the citizens of Carroll County.

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

Carroll County Transit Transportation Director Jo Lyn Crofton-Kruse CC Transit Dispatcher Alicia Kness Tammy Signer

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Carroll County Transit 815-244-0011 Toll Free: 855-702-7433 Fax: 815-244-5334 Mission statement The mission of CCT is to provide safe, reliable, and cost effective public transportation to citizens of Carroll County. We are committed to enhancing quality of life through affordable and accessible transportation service. Our Carroll County Transit team pledges to provide courteous service to our customers and meet the changing needs of our region.

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

We will deliver Groceries to your door...

ON THURSDAYS*!

Friendly. Helpful. Near.

We’re part of your community.

For more information about FHN healthcare services or to find a physician, please call 1-877-6000-FHN (1-877-600-0346).

CC Transit Drivers John Jirgenson Joe Unser Dennis Ganz Leo Gelwicks Lois Gelwicks Alan Palmer Robert Nolte Tammy Signer Jeff Davis Glen Anderson Dennis Plattenberger CCT Advisory Board 2016-17 Jo Lyn Kruse, CCT Director Mike Doty, CCT P-Com Anna Gray, Good Samaritan Edward Heflin, RTAC Jon Murray, Rolling Hills Kim Zimmerman, HSTP Coordinator Jane Law, CCSSO Board Liaison Susan Lawler, CCSSO Board Liaison Dawn Holland, CC Health Department

CALL US ON THURSDAY BEFORE 11 A.M.

815-244-8625

Inside Mt. Carroll city limits, $2; Outside Mt. Carroll city limits, $5..

• Groceries will be delivered Thursday afternoon • Delivering to the Mt. Carroll, Lanark and Chadwick area • $20 minimum order outside Mt. Carroll.

Excludes cigarettes & alcohol

Shaw’s Market is here for you!

www.fhn.org

“We’re the kind of store you want us to be.”

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ANNUAL FALL HAZELHURST CONSIGNMENT Location - Midway between Polo, IL and Milledgeville, IL on the Polo-Milledgeville Road. (17748 W. Milledgeville Road, Polo, IL 61064). In Polo on IL 26, turn west on Oregon Street (Polo-Milledgeville Rd). In Milledgeville on IL 40, turn east on Polo-Milledgeville Road. Watch for Auction signs. See advance sale bills/pictures on our website at topauctions24-7.com/paspolo & auctionzip.com

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2016 * TIME - 8:30 AM Note - This listing is as of August 23, 2016. Items will be accepted from September 1,2,3, closed 4&5, open 6,7,8 between 8:00 am & 6:00 pm. Clear titles must accompany vehicles, trailers, boats, etc. No glass!!! No Truck Toppers!!! Loader, forklift & boom tractor operators are on duty. No items will be accepted on Friday, September 9 or sale day! Gates will be locked at closing daily. Gates are open Friday, September 9 for viewing only between 9:00 am & 6:00 pm [weather permitting]. All items below have been consigned, Public Auction Service and employees assume that all items will be there on sale day in the condition described. However, if not, we assume no responsibility. Partial listing, as usual lots more listed by sale day!!!

Sale Order - 8:30 am - Rack items, followed by the second ring at 8:45 am with miscellaneous items on ground. A third ring with machinery at 9:00 am. If necessary a fourth ring & fifth will be added. Tractors will be mixed throughout the machinery. The lawn & garden will be sold at approx 12:00 noon and vehicles will be sold at approx 2:00 pm.

TRACTORS - SKID LOADERS ‘97 JD 8100 MFWD, 4462 hrs, frt wgts, quick hitch, 4 hyd, 18.4x42 JD 4020 G, WF, Cab, power shift, 3pt, block htr JD 630, WF, 3pt, original JD 110 TLB 4x4, 3pt, PTO * JD 544 end ldr, bucket/forks IH 1066, 3441 hrs, 1 owner IH 856 custom, 3700 hrs, 1 owner * IH 756 D, 3pt, WF, PTO 540/1000 IH 330 utility w/ldr * IH SMTA, 1 owner * IH Super C, new tires, good C-IH 5140 Maxnum, 5900 hrs, CA, power shift ‘08 Case 450 series III skid loader, 3000 hrs * Case 75XT ‘13 Case SV300 skid loader, CAH, 2 sp & high flow Case 570XLT 4x4 loader, cab, 3pt, pallet forks ‘01 Case 1845C, 1600 hrs, hi flow hyd, 1 owner AC 7040 (majored @ Precision D),1000 hrs, CAH, 3pt, PTO 540/1000, WF, DH * AC D17, WF * Oliver 550 w/ldr * Oliver 1855 D, WF, w/loader Mustang 316 skid loader * Bobcat 331 mini excavator, cab/heat TILLAGE & PLANTING EQUIP DMI 11 knife appl w/Hiniker heat exchanger, server valve, flow meter, xxxxxno monitor * DMI Turbo Tiger II w/leveler, 5 shk IH 496 disk 26’ * JD 637 Rock Flex disk 29’3” Hiniker 7500 disk chisel 9 shk ‘08 Landoll 2327 disk chisel 7 shk * Landoll 875 soil finisher 15’ ‘10 46½’ spike tooth drag * JD Van Brunt 12’ drill JD 1560 drill 15’ * JD 750 drill 16’, grass seed, dolly wheel Truax FlexII no till drill, 10’, 3 seed boxes Chem-Farm sprayer, 40’ boom FORAGE & HARVEST EQUIPMENT NH 489 haybine * Vermeer 310 rake JD 660 rake w/dolly wheel * NH 56 rake * NI rake * NH 258 rake ‘05 NH BR780 rd baler, net/twine, 4456 bales IH 50 stalk chopper * JD 27 stalk chopper * MC rotary scythe 9’ JD #5 stalk chopper for sm sq baler WAGONS - AUGERS DMI Big-Little D470 grain wagon * Killbros 375 gravity/Unverferth gr 2 DMI 450 center dump & 2 DMI 312 center dump wagons 2 Brent 644 wgns, brakes, fenders (green) Killbros 350 /DMI gear Brent 678 grain cart, roll tarp, 24.5x32 tires, like new Killbros 475 grain cart w/roll tarp/Kory 6072 gr 15L tires Orthman 650 grain cart w/roll tarp * Stanhoist barge wagon Heider 6x12 wagon/gear w/flotation tires Westfield 10x61 PTO auger * Westfield 8x46 auger, 3Ø 10hp Kewanee 24’ auger 5hp 220 volts * Westfield 10x50 PTO auger 8x31 & 10x72 auger * Pit Express 12” drive over pit * 8x10 auger 3hp Feterl hopper auger, hyd drive * 8x50 auger * 8x40 auger 3Ø 7½hp Sudenga drive over hyd drive auger * 8x30 auger 3Ø 7½hp COMBINES- HEADS - MOVERS - DRYERS White 8900 combine, 6R-30” corn hd * 25’ hd mover IH 1460, 5100 hrs * C-IH 1020 platform 20’ * EZ-Trail 20’ hd mover JD 9500 combine * JD 920 platform w/hd cart * JD 693 CH, poly, oil bath Gleaner 500 platform * ‘97 GSI 1218 dryer, 6600 hrs SuperB grain dryer 225 bu auto batch, 3Ø, LP gas LAWN & GARDEN - ATV Grasshopper 1822 w/56” deck * Grasshopper 1212 w/44” deck Yamaha 350 Big Bear 4 wheeler ‘15 snowblower for JD 1025R, 54” quick hitch, used once

VEHICLES - TRAILERS - BOAT ‘05 Chevrolet G3500 school bus, 6.0 eng, 25 pasgr, whl chr lift, 93,605 miles ‘02 Chevrolet 1500 , 2wd, ext cab, 169,158 miles, new parts & paint ‘99 IH 4900 w/4x2 Holmes wrecker, DT 466, 268,571 miles, side tool boxes ‘90 IH 4700 service truck, DT 360, Allison Auto 4 sp, air brakes, 140” whl xxxxxbase, top& bottom Duracraft tool box, torch, equipped w/Coleman gas xxxxxgenerator 500w 10hp, Pumma Industrial air compressor 135psi, Fill xxxxxRite meter 12v 50 gals fuel tank/pump 15 gal per min, 43,411 miles ‘87 Ford LN 8000 w/ ‘93 L3020 dry fert box 14’, G4 SS spinners ‘75 Ford LN 700 w/1600 gal SS tank, 1½”x20’ auto hose reel ‘98 Chevrolet ½T 2 wheel, auto * ‘96 Chevrolet 4x4 ½T, 8’ box, reg cab 53’ single drop trailer w/beaver tail, 3 ramps Grain pup 350bu w/tarp * Aluminum 16’ canoe * Gooseneck fuel trlr MISCELLANEOUS Skid attachments: 72” bucket, 96” hi capacity log splitter, pallet forks, bale xxxxxspear, grapple bucket, weld-on plates David Mfg Co Hi-Cap grain cleaner ½hp motor incl 8’ fill auger w/1½hp xxxxxmotor * IH WF * JD hood 70 series 6 concrete filled 55 gal barrels 7hp cement vibrator(new) Hi pressure sprayer (sprayer junk, motor good) * Tiller Duck & goose decoys, some mechanical * Structural steel 2 PTO charlyn units * Chevrolet running boards Challenger 3100 car/truck lift, 2 posts * 550 gal skid tank/elec pump 2 - 500 gal D tanks w/Fill Rite pumps * 2 Maytag wringer washers Welder, torch, grinder, lg anvil, boxes hand tools Prs BKT tires: 13.6x36, 14.9Rx28, 14.9Rx34, 14.9Rx24, 14.9Rx30 4 - 18.4x38 tires/rims * 4 - 10 bolt x30 hub ext 20T fifth wheel hitch for camper (Curt Mfg) ½hp motor 220 * 3hp motor 220 * 2 rims/tires 225/75R15 3 frt wheel rims 10.00x15 * 11Lx15 imp rim 300 gal fuel barrel on gear, 12 volt pump * 2 - 18.5x38 tires for duals JD 4440, CAH, frt wgts, quick hitch, DH, PTO, 7500 hrs, 20.8x38 xxxxxtires/duals Case 1070 D, power shift, cab, 3pt, hyd * J&M head tote JD 7000 planter, 12-30”, hyd frt fold, no till coulters, JD monitor DMI D412 center dump, 4 wheel brakes United Farm Tools 500 bu grain cart, center auger JD 9500 combine (4033 eng hrs), chopper/spreader (2754 sprd hrs), xxxxxbin ext, 24.5x32 tires JD 918 18’ platform, fore/aft * JD 643 CH, metal ‘81 IH grain trk, 466D, 5sp w/2, 14’ box w/twin hoist

LARRY BAXTER - OWNER

Lunch p rovided Polo Lio ns by the Ogle Cpolus rib eyes Cbylub, unty Be ef Asstohce iation.

Hazelhurst 2017 Spring- April 1 Summer - July 8 Fall - September 9

Location - Farm of Mrs. Sherwood Shank & Family 815-225-7730 (sale sight during business hours)

Auctioneers: Polo, IL Lenny Bryson (IL#440000158) 815-946-4120 Mark Ebert (IL#440000341) * Todd Wills (IL#441000745) Cal Kaufman (IL# 440000363) * Rick Rediger (IL#440000576) Andrew Kitson * Creighton Barker * Adam Johnson * Brian Bradley * Curt Overcash

Clerks: Public Auction Service Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#440000185) 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519

Terms - Cash, good check or credit card - Master Card, Visa, American Express and Discover. All items must be settled for day of sale. Number system will be used, have picture ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold.

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Prairie Advocate Classifieds 815-625-3600 or 815-284-2222

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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LOTS / LAND 225 FOR SALE

CELEBRATE RECOVERY! A program based on the Bible.

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

Lot 17-98, Lake Carroll- 0.86 acre, gently sloping, buildable. Location between ski/ pool and west marina. $3500. Call 815541-4674.

PERSONALS

2 Full Size side by side crypts, at Riverside Mausoleum, $1550 Call or text 315-657-2010

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MEET SINGLES RIGHT NOW! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live.

Try it free.

Call now: 800-357-4970 (MCN)

ADOPTION NOTICES

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2 lots at Chapel in Dixon, Hill $1200 for both.

Call 815-379-2434.

APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305

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PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? Call us first. Living expenses, housing, medical, and continued support afterwards. Choose adoptive family of your choice. Call 855-39024/7.

6047 (MCN)

FOR SALE

BY OWNER

CEMETERY LOTS

209

CHADWICK Peaceful & beautiful 2BR, applcs.

A/C. 815-499-0463

DIXON 2 Bed Apt. Dixon lg. upper apt. $425/mo Call 815-622-2725 SNLRentals.com

MORRISON

STERLING 3BR, 2BA, finished basement, attch. 2 car garage.

309-912-4191

MORRISON: 1 apartbedroom ment, 815-4992853.

HOMES FOR RENT

310

MT. CARROLL 3BR country, C/A, 2 car gar. $650 + dep. 815-499-0463 3BR, country, 2 car garage $650/mo. + dep. 815-499-0463

Good Samaritan has Senior Housing with Services in Prophetstown:

1 & 2 Bd for ages 55+. Ask how you can get your first month free!

Call Angie for details and a tour at 815-718-2087.

EHO. www.good-sam. com/prophetstown 311

Woodlawn Rd. 8 sm. rooms, conference room, reception area, 2 free months w/ 2 yr. move in lease, ready, 815-6265488

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

315

LOANS

402

STUDENT LOAN got PAYMENTS you down?

We can help reduce payments and get under finances control, call: 866871-1626 (MCN)

Here Today.

402

Are you in BIG trouble with the IRS? Stop wage & bank levies, liens & audits, unfiled tax returns, payroll issues, & resolve tax debt FAST. Call 888-606-6673 (MCN)

EDUCATION

PROPHETSTOWN

COMMERCIAL RENTAL

LOANS

503

School Age Teachers Needed in Dixon Full or Part Time Must have an Associates degree in ECE, meet DCFS Guidelines and pass a background check. Experience preferred.

Please send Resume to: opensesame director@comcast.net

or pick up an application at: 1101 Middle Road, Dixon, IL. 61021 Call (815)288-5905 for further information

HEALTH / MEDICAL

504

AIRLINE CAREERS START HERE - BECOME AN AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECH. FAA APPROVED TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. CALL AIM 866-315-0650

HEALTH / MEDICAL

504

Looking for a change?

We are looking for experienced and dedicated professionals to assume key positions on our nursing team.

RN, LPN, CNA

Potential SIGN ON BONUSES for CNAs! We offer an excellent starting wage, 401K, vacation, and more!

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

Dixon

Healthcare & Rehab 800 Division St Dixon, IL 61021

EMPLOYMENT

505

CHARTWELL NURSING SOLUTIONS 229 1st Ave. Ste 2 Rock Falls •RN/LPN Local Cases PT-1st & 3rd shifts •RN/LPN Rockford Area-3rd shifts FT •C.N.A.-Local Area 2nd & 3rd shiftFT and PT. Call-815-564-0977 Experienced insurance billing clerk needed for busy doctors office. Outgoing, friendly personality a must.

Send resume and cover letter to: Billing Manager, PO Box 141 Morrison, IL 61270

EMPLOYMENT

Cliff Viessman Inc. is accepting applications for Tanker Regional Drivers for the Cedar Rapids terminal. $1,000 Sign On Bonus. $50 K+ per year. Health, Dental, 401K. Profit Paid Sharing.

Monthly Weekly. safe driving bonus.

CDL with tanker reendorsement quired. Two years reexperience quired or driving graduate school with six months experience.

Some weekend work required.

Contact Nate at 800-3530344. Option 5. natev@viessman trucking.com. www.viessman trucking.com.

"A Driver Friendly Company" (MCN) Fall Harvest Help Wanted.

Tractor, Grain Cart, Tillage, CDL preferred.

Contact 815-499-2272 Fuller Brush Co. Distributors Needed. Start your own Home Based Business! Looking for people to earn extra money servicing people in your areas. No investment required.

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Let Prairie Advocate Classifieds do the work!

It’s easy, effective and will get you results.

Call 815-625-3600 or 815-284-2222 and get started!

Gone Tomorrow.

505

EMPLOYMENT

505

Gonzalo's Towing now hiring tow truck driver.

630-770-0688 or 815-213-1241 HELP WANTED: OTR DRIVERS. Ewy Trucking seeking Owner/ Operators & Company Drivers. Valid Class A CDL. Home on weekends if desired.

Pulling hopper bottoms across the US. Minnesota Based. Call 507421-3680. (MCN) Management Position Forreston Subway is currently hiring Manager/Asst.

Manager positions. Will be responsible to perform and direct restaurant management.

Must be great with people, pay attention to detail and be customer oriented. Apply at mysubwaycareer. com

Owner Operators, Lease and Company Drivers Wanted!

Sign On Bonus, Mid-States Freight Lanes, Consistent Home Time, No Northeast. www.

Drive4Red.com or 877-811-5902, CDL A Required PAID IN ADVANCE! MAKE $1000 Weekly!!

Mailing Brochures From Home. Helping home workers since 2001. No Experience Required.

Start Immediately! www.centralmailing.net (VOID IN SD, WI) (MCN) Servers Wanted!

Heirloom Market & Café Grand Reopening! $500 signing bonus, $5 an hour plus tips.

Please apply at www.TheHeirloom Market.com/jobs The Crooked Roof is now hiring bright and energetic servers and kitchen staff.

Please apply in person.

Closed Mondays.

The Village of Hanover, Jo Daviess County, IL has an opening for a Full Time Maintenance Worker position AND Public Works Supervisor. To view job description, go to our web-site www.hanover-il. com, or call 815-591-3800.

Please send resume to Don Schaible, Village President, Box 12A, Hanover, IL 6104, no later than 4pm, Sept. 13, 2016.

TRUCK DRIVERS. CDL-A Company Drivers and Owner Operators.

Great pay and benefits.

Driver friendly. All miles paid. Many bonuses.

Home when needed. Nice equipment.

Paid weekly. WWW.MCFGTL.COM Call now 507-437-9905 (MCN)

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 AREA GARAGE SALES 624 Estate Sale Savanna September 2nd, 3rd and 4th, 8-5 Rt. 84, 4 mi. South of Savanna at 7512 Riverside Flea Market and Storage Collector Glassware, Collectibles, Gold and Silver Jewelry, Tools, Deer Antlers and Arrowheads. Something for Everyone!

LANARK

GARAGE SALES 624

301 West Locust St. Labor Day Weekend, Fri. Sat., Sunday & Monday, September 2-5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Downsizing our belongings.

APPLIANCES

710

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

CLOTHING

730

RIP -N- TEAR: Sewing RepairsBlue Jeans, Work Clothes & Zippers Replaced.

In Thomson area 815-541-3178

FURNITURE

755

King Platform complete, Bed, dark wood, $350 Call 815-499-1061 XLong Twin Bed, frame & metal white wrought iron head board, w/ XL TempurpedicCloud Supreme Mattress $500 815-6256623

HEALTH & FITNESS

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

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

LAWN & GARDEN

781

D & G TREE SERVICE : Free Estimates.

Insured.

Call 815-213-1015 or 815-213-1014 Mary's Landscaping & Driveway's Etc. 815-312-7469 815-493-3004

WANT TO BUY 795 761

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

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ALL THINGS BASEMENTY! Basement Systems Inc. Call us for all of your basement needs! Waterproofing, Finishing, Structural Repairs, Humidity and Mold Control. FREE ESTIMATES! Call 1-800-640-8195 (MCN)

CASH PAID for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! 1 DAY PAYMENT & PREPAID shipping.

HIGHEST PRICES! Call 1-888-389-0695. www.cash4diabeticsupplies.com (MCN)

DISH TV 190 channels plus Highspeed Internet Only $54.94/mo! Ask about a 3 year price guarantee & get Netflix included for 1 year!

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High-Speed. Avail Anywhere. Speeds to 15 mbps. Starting at $59.99/mo.

Call for Limited Time Price 1-800-715-1644 (MCN)

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

Please Don't Quote Me, the book $25. Available at The Prairie Advocate, 104 N. Broad St., Lanark or call 815-4932423. By mail add $5.00. A GREAT GIFT IDEA!

Chapel Hill Lot No. 738 Section V, graves 1 & 2 $1,500 + transfer 815-499-0972 Leave Message

Hospital bed $100, shop lights 2' & 4', baby stroller $25, 6 Armstrong boxes home ceiling tile $75. 815-440-7921

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LOOKING FOR A CHANGE? We are looking for experienced and dedicated professionals to assume key positions on our nursing team.

GET HELP NOW! One Button Senior Medical Alert.

Falls, Fires & Emergencies happen.

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Call NOW 1-888-840-7541 (MCN) Treadmill $50; Recumbent Bike $75; Antique ¾ bed $300; 815-2848321

CNAs/RNs/LPNs

Life Alert. 24/7.

One press of a button sends help FAST! Medical, Fire, Burglar. Even if you can't reach a phone! FREE Brochure. CALL 800-306-1404 (MCN) Two lots at Oak Knowel West side, South side as you drive in S. Side. $1150 Buyer pays closing costs.

815-625-0865

INTERVIEW DAY

Potential SIGN ON BONUSES

We offer an excellent starting wage, 401K, vacation, and much more!

Wednesday, September 14th

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

318 Chicago Ave.• Savanna Call to schedule an appointment”

8:30 am to 3:45 pm St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (Antl Hall)

(800) 487-9477

Then Go Online to Apply: ColonyBrands.com 800 Division St | Dixon, IL 61021

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/H

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NOW

HIRING

Sterling:

Production Team Lead • Maintenance Tech $24.71/hr Local Entry Level Assembly • Customer Service • Data Entry General Labor in Morrison • Orderfillers • Stick Winder CDL/Construction- travel Monday-Friday

Dixon:

Full Time Teller Food Handling Production $10.35-$11.05 General Production $9.25-$9.65/hr AutoCad 2D Solidworks temporary assignment, $19/hr Inspection/visual repackage $10/hr MRP Purchaser pay DOE • Grain Samplers, $12/h

Apply online. Visit: manpowerjobs.com

Colony Brands is Hiring for our Monroe, WI Facility Positions Available: • Gift Assemblers • Production Set Up • Line Supply • Forklift Operators • Palletizers

Shifts: 6:45 am to 2:45 pm

Bussing is provided from Savanna to Monroe!

We Offer the Following • Bonus Structure • Catalog Discounts • Perfect Attendance Awards • Clean Work Environment

Sterling Office 815.622.2814 Dixon Office 815.288.7800 SM-ST3662-0907

Grow our repair business and reap the rewards!

Truck Mechanic ASE certified & experienced, or we may assist experienced candidate get certification.

A/C certification a plus.

Compensation negotiable.

Great income potential for skilled, motivated mechanic!

Excellent benefits available: Paid Vacation and Holidays, Group Insurance and 401k.

Apply 24 hrs a day at the Petro Travel Plaza I-39 & Rt 38, Rochelle Application Station in the Main Building or email your resume. petro59@rochelle.net For more info email or call Cindy: 815-562-8475

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14,000 lb. w/ dovetail Skidloader trailers “FREE 10 ply Spare tire” and Save $400.00 off normal pricing. 10 different sizes of DUMP trailers.

6'X12' V-nose, ramp door Cargo $2,750.00; 7'X16' $4,169.00; 515-972-4554 www.FortDodge TrailerWorld.com for inventory & prices! (MCN)

FARM LAND FOR SALE

805

200 Acres +/196 +/- Tillable.

Quality soils.

Whiteside County/ Jordan Township. $9,000/ acre.

Available for 2017 Crop Year.

John Rich & Co. Real Estate Since 1965 815-284-2398

FARM EQUIPMENT

855

2002 Grain Cart, Killbros.

1800 Scale & Tarp incl.

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FARM EQUIPMENT

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2003 Kubota Diesel BX22 (4WD) w/ bucket, mower, & backhoe, $8000 815-499-8622 X-treme scooter.

500watt motor scooter, Max 300Ibs., Red & white. $600. Call 815-499-3722

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1987 Toyota Camry LE, 5 dr. wagon, 135k mi., runs great, exc. cond., $4500 815-7347274 1998 Chevy Corvette Coupe, 74k mi., AT, highly optioned, $15,500 815-625-2915 1998 Chevy Lumina, 174K mi. 6cyl.

Exc. cond. Very dependable. $1700 obo. 815-973-3455 ★2006 Chrysler★ ★300C★ 4 door, 39K mi., vg cond. $12,000 858-212-1952 2006 Toyota Corolla, High mi. needs some work. Sound system inc. $1,250 815-631-6338 2007 Lexus GS350 Sedan w/ low mi., exc. cond. $18,900 Call (815)499-7445 or (815)973-5677 2012 Chevy Traverse LT. Pearl.

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1995 Chevrolet S 10 Blazer 4x4 new motor trans. 6.4 $3000. Call 815441-2559 1998 Dodge Dakota ext. cab, 93k mi., V8, $1500 815-590-6341 2000 Chevy S-10 Pick Up 2wd, ext. cab, 115k mi., AT, remote start $5500 815-625-2915 2002 Chevy 1500, 2whl. dr. 169,140 mi. New paint, new parts. $6,000/obo.

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Tow pkg., H.D. susp. 100K mi.

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PARTS & ACC.

925

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1999 H-D Heritage softail classic (FLSTC), 13K mi., new battery, like new tires & tubes, many extras, excellent cond. $6,900 obo 815-440-7688 2013 Ultra Limited Big Blue Pearl, many extras, must see to appreciate 10k mi., $16,200 815-973-3410

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TRAILERS/RVS

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS

By Craig Lang Prairie Advocate Sports

Varsity volleyball schedule

Sept. 1 West Carroll at Scales Mound Polo at East Dubuque Sterling at Rock Island Sterling Newman at East Moline Sept. 2 Eastland, Pearl City, Le-Win, Forreston at Oregon Invite Sept. 3 Eastland, Pearl City, Le-Win, Forreston at Oregon Invite Morrison, Sterling Newman at Rock Falls Invite Sept. 6 Le-Win at Eastland Milledgeville at Forreston Pearl City at Stockton Fulton at Morrison United Township at Sterling Kewanee at Sterling Newman Varsity volleyball scores Aug. 22 Morrison 2, Annawan 1 (20-25, 25-10, 15-10) Aug. 23 East Dubuque 2, West Carroll 0 (26-24, 25-17) Eastland 2, Oregon 0 (25-20, 25-23) Makenzie Fink had 21 kills and two blocks as the Cougars held off the Hawks in Lanark. Ashley Beyers finished with 24 assists for Eastland.

Amboy 2, Prophetstown 1 (2025, 30-28, 15-10)

Varsity football schedule

Sept. 2 Dakota at Amboy East Dubuque at Orangeville Galena at Forreston Pecatonica at Le-Win EPC at West Carroll Warren at AFC Polo at Durand Milledgeville at Freeport Aquin Stockton at River Ridge Sterling Newman at Fulton Peru St. Bede at Bureau Valley Princeton at Morrison Erie/Prophetstown at Orion

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Milledgeville’s Jacob Hartje runs the football Friday night against the Durand Bulldogs at Floyd Daub Field in Milledgeville. Hartje ran four times for 45 yards as the Missiles cruised to the 50-0 victory. (PA photo/Craig Lang) Kewanee at Riverdale Spring Valley Hall at Rockridge Monticello at Sherrard LaSalle-Peru at Galesburg Chicago Urban Prep at Ottawa Johnsburg at Rochelle Sterling at Pekin Belvidere at Belvidere North Machesney Park Harlem at Freeport Rockford Auburn at Rockford Boylan Hononegah at Rockford East Rockford Guilford at Rockford Jefferson Rockford Lutheran at Byron Dixon at Oregon North Boone at Genoa-Kingston Rock Falls at Mendota Winnebago at Stillman Valley Sept. 3 Chicago Clark at Geneseo Rockford Christian at Melrose Park (Walther Christian)

Varsity football scores Aug. 26 EPC 28, Le-Win 14 Milledgeville 50, Durand 0 Dakota 14, West Carroll 0 Forreston 41, AFC 0

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Boys varsity golf results

Aug. 22 at Sandburr Run, Thomson Prophetstown 168, West Carroll 188 at Eagle Ridge North, Galena Stockton 180, River Ridge/Scales Mound 200, Pearl City 217 at Cross Creek, Morrison Polo 171, Morrison 188 at Emerald Hill, Sterling Sterling 159, Stillman Valley 201 Aug. 23 at Brush Creek, Orangeville West Carroll 180, Dakota 217 at Edgewood, Polo Polo 170, Amboy 217

Eastland’s MaKenzie Fink records one of her 21 kills as the Lady Cougars won their opening match of the season, downing Oregon 25-20, 25-23 on Tuesday in Lanark. (PA photo/Craig Lang) at Emerald Hill, Sterling Sterling 170, LaSalle-Peru 186 Aug. 24 at Storybrook, Hanover River Ridge/Scales Mound 191, Pecatonica 223 at Valley View, Cambridge Ridgewood 164, Morrison 200 Aug. 25 at Sandburr Run, Thomson West Carroll 172, Amboy 214, Pearl City 216

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Aug. 22 at Deer Valley, Deer Grove Sterling 217, Prophetstown 229, Rock Falls 248 Aug. 24 at Sandburr Run, Thomson Oregon 196, West Carroll 220 Aug. 25 at Coach’s, Lena West Carroll 205, Pearl City 280

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Brick Street treats

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Information wanted in Chadwick burglary Prairie Advocate staff

CHADWICK – Carroll County Crime Stoppers is asking the public for information in connection with a residential burglary that took place Saturday.

Some time during daylight hours, a large plastic container of coins was taken from a home on Plummer Avenue by someone who

entered through an unlocked door.

Anyone with more information on this or any other crime, or the location of a wanted felon, should call Crime Stoppers at 815-244-7867. Information leading to an arrest can earn the caller a reward of up to $1,000. The caller’s identity will be kept confidential.

Gary Van DeKamp (left), a physical therapist with Rock Valley Physical Therapy in Savanna, directs a group of patients in the newly refurbished Savanna Pool.

(PA photo/Michael Miller)

ABOVE: Bob Hatheway of Shaws Marketplace grilled up a delicious assortment of food items, including his famous pork chop sandwiches, during the Brick Street Saturday festival in downtown Mount Carroll. BELOW: Troop Leader Rick Cass and members of Boy Scout Troop 51 helped serve the goodies prepared by Shaw’s Marketplace. (PA photos/Lynnette Forth)

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This is in addition to the normal 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. hours every Tuesday and Thursday, for $3, with kids under five just $1.50.

Weekend hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

All the overhead beams were sanded and painted, said Park District Secretary/ Treasurer Sandy Wurster, and the restrooms and lobby each had a deep cleaning done. The pools’ drain boxes were redone, when it was discovered that some of the pumps at the pool’s deep end were not active.

These pumps functioned to pump the ground water away from the pool. After evaluation, one of the sump pumps was repaired, the drain boxes were fixed and a new floor was welded in

at the deep end.

The pool is supported by local tax dollars as part of the Savanna Park District, as well as with revenue from pool users.

The pool is also used by a physical therapy group that uses the facility twice a week, a morning and afternoon aerobics class, a third grade swimming class in late spring, and occasionally, the local EMS and fire department use the pool for scuba training. The local Boy Scout troop also uses the pool to earn badges.

In addition, the general public may use the pool for swimming lessons, and the pool can be rented out for private parties. The emergency services groups are allowed to use the pool free of charge.

“Right now we’re only open until Jan. 3,” said Wurster. “So we’re going

to get the finances on what it’s going to cost us on some of these colder months. We have to generate enough income to compensate for the difference.

“We hope to bring more awareness, because some people say, ‘I didn’t even know there was a pool there,’ and if they don’t know, they don’t come.

We try to make it familyfriendly and used by anyone and everyone,” Wurster said, at that there were hopes to get local factories to use the pool for a health plan as well as incorporate use by local fitness clubs.

More information about the pool, including pricing, event scheduling and registering for lessons, can be found by contacting pool officials at 815-273-3887 or at the Park District number of 815-273-4487. The pool also has a Facebook page.

‘It’s a wonderful community’ t

The Dillow Pad, an all weather multi-purpose training pad, was dedicated in July, in memory of former Shannon resident, James Dillow, and crew members Andy Olesen and Karen Hollis, who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2012.

Tim said the Lifeline and other medi-vac helicopters have always liked to use the Shannon location at Lions Park.

“The pilots always commented, “Wow, this is a nice place to fly into.

No wires, no trees, no utility poles. That’s why we decided to pursue the helipad project. We had started it before the accident, and that motivated us to quit

talking and get it done,” he said.

“It has been a journey.

We brought in 150 loads of dirt with the help of a lot of people, and 64 loads of concrete were poured in

just a few hours. We had unbelievable volunteers,” said Tim. “When you have a good cause, the people will come out. It’s a wonderful community.”

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Other council action: • Steve Haring of MSA Professional Services updated the city’s flood study, environmental study and pre-design and pre-construction services needed for the proposed wastewater treatment plant improvement project.

Council authorized the mayor to sign flood

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• Council approved giving $100 to the Chamber of Commerce toward Brick Street Saturday activities.

• Michelle Fossett presented information about “5 o’clock Fling,” hosted by the Community Development Corporation, set for Sept. 21 at Henry’s Double K. The event is a networking opportunity to gain exposure for the town.

• Council approved an inter-fund transfer of $1,000 from the enterprise water fund to the cemetery operation fund as a payment towards the outstanding loan.

• A request from the Mount Carroll Knights of Columbus to conduct a street solicitation activity on Sept. 17 at the Main and Market Street intersection and the state Routes 52-78 intersection was approved.

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