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MOUNT CARROLL | TIMBER LAKE PLAYHOUSE
From Mount Carroll to the Tony Awards Houdyshell was at TLP in the ’70s, ’80s BY TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate TKocal@prairieadvocate.com 815-493-2560
MOUNT CARROLL — What is the significance of a play, an actress, and a director winning Tony Awards, to Timber Lake Playhouse, the oldest summer stock theatre in Illinois? The Humans, a play written by Stephen Karam, was a finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and won the 2016 Tony Award for Best Play. The significance to Timber Lake Playhouse is that two TLP alumni were a part of its success. The awardwinning play was directed by Joe Mantello, and the Off-Broadway cast featured Jayne Houdyshell as Deirdre Blake. Houdyshell’s performance in The Humans won her a 2016 Tony Award as Best Featured Actress in a Play, and an Obie Award for Distinguished Performance by an Actress. She was also nominated for a Lucille Lortel Award as Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play, a Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play. “Jayne was at TLP for six seasons - 1974, 1976, 1977, 1981, and she returned to TLP in 1994 to do a one-woman show ‘Shirley Valentine’,� said TLP Executive Director Dan Danielowski. “Jayne played many roles at TLP, including Dolly in Hello Dolly, and Eulalie Mackechnie Shinn in The Music Man.� Sheldon Frank, 86, a
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member of the original TLP board, now lives in Madison, Wisconsin with his wife, Ginny. He has stayed in contact with Houdyshell the past 40 years, and remembers the performance of “Shirley Valentine,� in memory of Randy Rogers. “He was a choreographer at the playhouse for many years. She came back to do one special show, one evening only, to honor Randy,� Frank said. “It’s certainly a proud moment for the whole TLP complex. There have been several alumni who have won Tony Awards, but Jane has been outstanding. She’s been nominated three times before, and also won awards in Philadelphia, Chicago, and many other places.� He said in 1981, Joe Mantello, director of The Humans, and Wicked on Broadway, was also in the TLP company. “’The Humans’ is a wonderful drama, something really new and different. It won six Tony Awards — almost all the people involved in the show won a Tony,� said Frank. “And the most ironic part about it is that the director, Joe Mantello, has won five other Tony Awards, and he was in the TLP company in 1981 with Jayne. It’s wonderful that he won his sixth for the same play that Jayne won her first Tony.� “We are always proud of our TLP alumni who go on to achieve great things, such as starring in a movie or TV series or winning a Tony Award like Jayne did. She was a perennial favorite actress during her time at Timber Lake,� said TLP Board member Larry Libberton. “Our artistic directors always seem to have the knack of bringing just the right talent to our little theater in the woods year
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Tony Award-winning actress Jayne Houdyshell was at Timber Lake Playhouse for 6 seasons. (submitted photo) after year. Much of our success can be attributed to them selecting the right mix of actors, directors, designers and technicians.� The pace of the summer at TLP is incredible, Libberton said, which makes the theatre experience a great training ground for new actors, designers and technicians. “We are doing a new main stage show every two weeks. Actors are learning lines and rehearsing the next show as the current one is being presented. Some of them are in every show. After the final curtain falls on a show, the crew dismantles the current set and starts assembling the next one. Think about that: a show ends at 4:30 p.m. on a Sunday and a new one opens at 7:30 p.m. four days later,� said Libberton. “Many people don’t realize that all our company members live in cabins located near the main theater building and we provide meals for them in our cafeteria. There’s quite a complex there — residential
• Michael Gross (1968, 1971 and 1995), has played both comedic and dramatic roles, such as Steven Keaton from the sitcom Family Ties (1982– 1989) and Burt Gummer from the Tremors film franchise. • Terry Quinn (1975) was in the TV show JAG, but is most famous for playing John Locke on the TV series Lost. • Saundra Santiago (1980) starred in Miami Vice in the 80’s, The Guiding Light and The Sopranos, as well as many other TV shows and Broadway productions. • Jennifer Garner (1992), made her film debut in the comedy Dude, Where’s My Car (2000). As CIA officer Sydney cabins, cafeteria, costume shop, scene shop, laundry room, storage building, bath/shower rooms and an outdoor rehearsal area,â€? said Libberton. It’s a busy place all summer. We have six main stage shows every year, two children’s shows, and this year we did ‘School of Rock,’ another major production for teenagers. Plus, there are workshops for youth during the summer. “We encourage theater patrons to purchase season tickets instead of just seeing a couple of plays each season,â€? Libberton said. “There are shows that they might not see if they
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Obituaries Robert James Hartman
MOUNT CARROLL — Robert James Hartman, 90, of Mount Carroll, passed away Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, at Carroll County Good Samaritan in Mount Carroll. Robert was born May 19, 1926, the son of William Floyd Hartman and Edna Marie (Schuchard) Hartman at home on the family
farm in Mount Carroll. He attended Mount Carroll High School and graduated with the class of 1944. After high school, Bob was drafted into the United States Army during World War II. After Bob was discharged from the Army, he attended Carthage College in Carthage, and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. He married Helen (Stoneman) Schlenker in 1982 in Dubuque, Iowa. Helen died June 14, 1990. Bob was a chemist at General Electric in Morrison
for 35 years before retiring in 1990. He was baptized and was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mount Carroll, and was a former member of St. James Lutheran Church, Bettendorf, Iowa. He was also a member of the Mount Carroll Legion, Post 67. Bob enjoyed gardening, traveling, baking, and was an avid reader. Survivors include his brother, Lyle (Barbara) Hartman of Savanna; two nieces and a nephew, Susan (Mike) Herman of Pflugerville, Texas, Bill Hartman of Waterloo, Iowa,
and Sharon (John) Hartmann of Lusaka, Zambia, Africa; one great-niece and two greatnephews, Caitlin Hartmann of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Lt. Reese Hartmann, U.S. Navy, Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Lt. Aaron Hartmann, U.S. Air Force, Houston, Texas. Robert was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Helen. The funeral service was Thursday, Sept. 1, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mount Carroll. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll. Visitation was prior
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First positive West Nile Virus mosquito found near Shannon Prairie Advocate staff
MOUNT CARROLL – The Carroll County Health Department confirmed that a collection from a mosquito trap near Shannon has tested positive for West Nile Virus. Environmental Health Associate Douglas Lieb said that annually, mosquito surveillance is done by health department staff throughout Illinois. Traps are set out among the participating counties which collect female specimens. “Male mosquitos do not bite. The females are then collected twice each week and analyzed in house for the presence of West Nile Virus. Here in Carroll County, three traps are presently being monitored,” Lieb said. Locations vary week by week as representation from the entire county is desired. Lieb said the normal sequence of WNV-positives is birds, then mosquitoes, and finally, humans. “In general, you expect to see West Nile Virus toward the end of the summer and into the early fall, so it’s not surprising that we have a WNV-positive mosquito batch,” Lieb said. “We will
How can you help with dead bird reporting? This year, the Illinois Department of Public Health will test crows, blue jays, and several other types of birds for West Nile Virus. Crows and blue jays are of the highest priority as these birds are known to become ill and die from West Nile. Carroll County residents are strongly encouraged to report dead birds to the Carroll County Health Department. The Department will determine whether or not the bird is suitable for testing. Ducks, geese (and other waterfowl), pigeons, and endangered birds such as bald eagles will not be tested. Please be aware that not all birds will be picked up and tested. Residents should take the following steps when they see a dead bird: • Call the Carroll County Health Department at 815244-8855. From now through Oct. 15, the Carroll County Health Department will collect birds for testing for West Nile virus. NOTE: Birds must be dead less than 24 hours and the carcass should not have obvious signs of trauma (struck by a vehicle, shot, mauled by another animal), be bloated from decomposition gases or have maggots present. • Adults should handle dead birds with gloves, tongs or a shovel. If you do not have gloves, insert your hand into a plastic bag like a glove, grasp the bird carefully and invert the bag over the bird. Each bird should be double bagged. • If the Health Department determines that the bird is suitable for testing, the bird should be kept refrigerated or cooled (in a cooler with ice) until the Health Department can pick it up. • If the bird is not found to be suitable for testing, the bagged bird can be placed in the trash. After disposal of the bird, the individual should wash his or her hands thoroughly with soap and water. all have to be extra vigilant about mosquito bites until at least the first couple of heavy frosts.” West Nile Virus is
Correction In the Aug. 31 issue of the Prairie Advocate, entitled “Board appoints three new trustees after three resignations,” it was reported that Jean Matheson was named as Steve Schafer’s replacement, and will complete the remaining 18 months of his term. The remaining time of his term is only six months. The Prairie Advocate regrets the error.
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has picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird. Most people with the virus have no clinical symptoms of illness, but some may become ill three to 15 days after the bite of an infected mosquito. Only about two people in 10 who are bitten by an infected mosquito will experience any illness, which is usually mild, and includes fever, headache, and body aches, but serious illnesses, such as encephalitis and meningitis, and even death are possible. People over the age of 50 have the highest risk of severe West Nile disease. Lieb said that the best way to prevent West Nile disease or any other mosquitoborne illness is to reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home and to take personal precautions to avoid mosquito bites. Avoid being outdoors when mosquitoes are most active, especially between dusk and dawn. Use prevention methods whenever mosquitoes are present. When outdoors, wear shoes and socks, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt, and
apply insect repellent that includes DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR 3535 according to label instructions. Consult a physician before using repellents on infants. Make sure doors and windows have tight-fitting screens. Repair or replace screens that have tears or other openings. Try to keep doors and windows shut, especially at night. Eliminate all sources of standing water that can support mosquito breeding, including stagnant water in bird baths, ponds, flowerpots,
wading pools, old tires, and any other receptacles. In communities where there are organized mosquito control programs, contact your municipal government to report areas of stagnant water in roadside ditches, flooded yards, and similar locations that may produce mosquitoes. For more information, contact Doug Lieb, Carroll County Health Department, at 815-244-8855, or visit the IDPH web site at idph. state.il.us, where additional information about West Nile Virus can be found.
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SAVANNA
Bustos celebrates local success stories on the farm Prairie Advocate staff
SAVANNA – Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, D-East Moline, joined officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development Agency at Neumiller Farms in Savanna on Aug. 29 for a tour and discussion on the importance of strengthening rural economies. Bustos and USDA officials also announced grants to Jo-Carroll Energy and Stephenson Service Company the same day. Neumiller Farms recently built a new potato handling facility, and financed the project with a $447,155 loan that originated from the USDA’s Rural Development Agency to make economic development investments in communities like Savanna. “Our agricultural producers are the backbone of our rural economy and I’m very proud of all of the work being done at Neumiller Farms,” Bustos said. “It was a good opportunity to learn about how that worked for them and see the good work they are doing. They are truly a local success story.” Neumiller Farms, a thirdgeneration potato and vegetable farm operation, started in Wisconsin. After
LEFT: Ready to ship a truckload of potatoes are (from left) Office Manager Wallene Neumiller, General Manager Tom Neumiller, U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, Project Manager Matt Floming, and Transportation Manager Katy Neumiller-Floming. The potatoes grown by Neumiller in Savanna are for processing, salads and for making potato chips. RIGHT: With some antique potato chip cans are (from left) Colleen Calahan, USDA; Bustos; Katy Neumiller-Floming and Wallene Neumiller. (Courtesy of Jared Smith) expanding the business to Hanover in 1974, land was purchased and the headquarters moved to Savanna 5 years later. Since then, land has been purchased in Erie, Cordova and Bath. The company also operates Neumiller Farms Trucking, Inc., a full-service trucking and logistics company that provides a dedicated transportation and shipping department to its customers. Jo-Carroll Energy, Inc. received a $447,155 loan through the Rural Economic Development Loan Program. It re-lended these funds to Neumiller Farms to construct the new potato handling facility, add new equipment, and build
a more efficient electric and drainage system. The new facility is 100 feet by 220 feet., which is 4,000 square feet larger than the old building. The facility provides a more streamlined handling process to improve operations. “After receiving a lowinterest loan financed through the USDA’s Rural Development Agency, Neumiller Farms was able to strengthen their business and increase their efficiency. I urge all of our local agricultural producers to consider working with our office and the USDA when they are considering seeking assistance to grow or expand their business.” After her Savanna visit,
Bustos and USDA officials announced $126,665 in grants to Jo-Carroll Energy and a $770,000 Economic Development loan to Stephenson Service Company. Jo-Carroll Energy received a $36,665 grant through the Rural Energy for America Program. It will use these funds to install a ground source heat pump system at its newly expanded facility in Elizabeth, which will be about 6,800 square feet. It also will replace fluorescent lights with new LED lighting, and twill add a minimal amount of wall and ceiling insulation to the building. The project is expected to save about $18,000 in energy costs and abpit
174,000 kWh per year. That’s 85 percent savings, which is enough electricity to power 16 homes. These energy efficiency improvements are expected to have less than an 8-year payback. Jo-Carroll Energy received another grant from REAP for $90,000. These rural development funds will be used to assist JCE to provide energy audits for rural small businesses and agricultural producers in northwestern Illinois and neighboring counties in Iowa and Wisconsin. JCE also received a $770,000 loan through the REDL program. It will be re-lending these funds to Stephenson Service
Company to construct a new unmanned, standalone fueling station with seven dispensers, including gasoline dispensers with flexible fuel upgrades. The remaining dispensers will be for diesel fuel. The station will be on the west side of Elizabeth, just off U.S. Route 20. “I’m so excited to announce these funds to keep Jo-Carroll Energy and Stephenson Service Company growing and succeeding in our community,” Bustos said. “By making investments that strengthen our local economy and partnering with our businesses, we’ll build a better future for all of our families.”
MILLEDGEVILLE
Milledgeville Methodists change service times
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MILLEDGEVILLE – Effective Sunday, family worship will change to 10:15 a.m. at Milledgeville United Methodist Church, 321 N. Holcomb Ave. Chairlift access is available
at the north door entrance. Sunday school for children from preschool through high school age will resume at 9 a.m. Sept. 11. The first session will be a Rally Day at Mill Wheel Park behind Milledgeville High School,
100 E. Eighth St. Family worship will be at 10:15 a.m. at the park. Worshippers can bring lawn chairs, and an all-church picnic will take place after the service. Other Sunday school sessions will be in the education center on the
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Farm Bureau at a glance
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llinois Farm Bureau has many Action Teams. Recently, the Quality of Life team came out with Lock Out/Tag Out kits that include tags that tell anyone who may come across it to not engage the equipment, along with zip ties and a sharpie. While this may seem very simple or worthless, it could also be something that stops someone from turning on a piece of equipment that could in turn cause an injury. If you are interested in a kit, be sure to stop by our office and pick one up. If you are interested in one of our Freezer Meal fundraiser sets, please get in touch with our office by Monday, Sept. 12, so we can get you on the list. Pick up has been moved from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22. Who doesn’t want the ease of pulling something out of the freezer and eliminating the guess work of dinner or having to eat out? Farmers have a new way to experience COUNTRY Financial and crop insurance
thanks to our partnership with American Farm Bureau Insurance Services Inc. It’s called Unity Mobile. Unity Mobile is a smartphone app and it is fairly easy to download and have on the ready if an unforeseen event should occur. Through it, farmers can initiate the claims process with the COUNTRY Crop Claims department with a simple touch of their smart phone screen. It is a faster, more convenient way they initiate a claim, so more time can be spent on other tasks. “Whether they’re in the cab of their combine, or anywhere else, and identify a crop production issue, farmers can get their claim reported immediately,” said Andrew Mizell, crop intelligence analyst for COUNTRY. “The app offers a convenient connection to our home office by directly notifying the COUNTRY Crop Claims department about their damaged crops. Beyond submitting and tracking an existing claim
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FS: AC HD6 Crawler Dozer. Recently serviced, runs well. Call 815-541-4612 and leave a message.
Carroll County Farm Bureau members can place up to two (2) free classified ads per week, with a limit of 250 characters per ad (not including spaces). Ads are limited to personal or farm items for sale/ wanted to buy, or farm labor or services available or wanted. No ads for the sale or rental of real estate, garage sales, or commercial businesses will be accepted. To place an ad, call the Farm Bureau office at 815- 244-3001 by 4 p.m. Thursday to get your ad in the following week’s paper.
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through the application, crop customers can also review previous claims and policy information. In future versions, they could also have the ability to pay their crop insurance premiums as well. For details on how to get the app and how to use it, contact your COUNTRY agent. What if they don’t have a smartphone? Farmers who don’t have smartphones can head to countrycrop.com to create an account and access
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the same functions on the mobile app. “Having the ability to access their policy from their phone is a strong feature to help our farmers better manage their operations,” Mizell said. “COUNTRY is leading the crop industry in the mobile technology arena in Illinois. Having the ability to access their policy from their phone is a strong tool to help our farmers better manage their operation.”
Carroll County 4-H’er wins State Fair Superior Young Producer award Collins wins $1,000 in contest Prairie Advocate staff
SPRINGFIELD — Kaiti Collins, a member of the Milledgeville Hotshots 4-H club, was one of five young women who have added $1,000 to their college fund, winning the Superior Young Producer Award in the horse project held during the Illinois State Fair Junior Livestock Shows. The contest had three separate areas of testing; a skill-a-thon where members worked through visual and hands-on management stations, a written test on equine management, and a liveanimal judging contest. The top three winners in each of those division received honors. Sponsored by the Illinois 4-H Foundation, ADM, and the Illinois State Fair, the Superior Young Producer Award program rewards 4-H and FFA members who excel in
their knowledge of the livestock industry in five specific species, including beef, dairy, horse, sheep, and swine. The daughter of Jeff and Diane Collins of Polo, she was the first place winner in the skill-a-tho. Winner of the written test was Brenna Berns of Ogle County. In the judging contest, the winner was Brandi Welch of Mercer County. The contest is administered by Debra Hagstrom, University of Illinois Extension equine specialist. In total, $25,000 is awarded annually in the five contests. This year, the lifetime total dollars awarded topped the $500,000 mark for the 21-year history the Superior Young Producer program. The winners also received plaques sponsored by the Land of Lincoln Purebred Livestock Breeders Association and Illinois State Fair.
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Bria Koester, from Dakota, Stephenson County, took the top honor. Other top finishers in the senior division of the judging contest include Olivia Telgmann of Shelby County, second; Brock Irwin of Boone County, third; Briley Lenkaitis of Saline County, fourth; Alex Walden of Shelby County, fifth; Hadley Ehlers of Randolph County, sixth; Morgan Olbrich of McHenry County, seventh; Charlie Elliott of Stephenson County, ninth; and Brennan Woker of Bond County, 11th. The top four eligible winners will represent Illinois at the National
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Highland Community College Lifelong Learning is offering upcoming courses on campus and other locations beginning September. Some of the classes to be offered are: Windows 10; Basic Automotive Maintenance; Beginning Genealogy; Intro to your iPhone and more. To register for Lifelong Learning courses, visit highland. edu/lifelong or call 815-5993414. For more information about Lifelong Learning classes, and to find out the latest in new course offerings, call 815-599-3403.
200 block of W. Claremont St. in the Lanark City Park. One block west of state Route 73. Watch for signs. 3 to 6 p.m. every Tuesday Sept. 7 June through OctoberVisit BASSET training lanarkil.com/market/ Like us Carroll County Subon FacebookPhone: 815-275- stance Education Coalition 4395 will be providing the Illinois Liquor Control Commission’s Wednesday Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Milledgeville Farmers’ Market Servers Education and TrainCorner of state Route 40 ing, or BASSET, at 10 a.m. and Polo Road, Milledgeville, on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 3 to 6 p.m. every Wednesday, Poopy’s Pub and Grub, 1030 May through October. Phone: Viaduct Road in Savanna. $15 per person with a $5 credit 815-266-1345 for employees who work at Friday a business located in Carroll County. To register for the Shannon Farmers Market North side of Main class, contact Freddie PresStreet, 1/2 block east of ton or Carol Geary, CCSEC, at ccsec04@gmail.com, 815Blarney Stone Popcorn, 3 244-0063, or Preston at 815to 7 p.m. every Friday, June 541-6983. through September . Visit shannonillinois.com, Email: Carroll County Fair Board The Carroll County Fair shannonchamber@gmail. Board meets the 1st Wed. com. Phone: 815-864-2194 every month at the MilledSaturday geville State Bank, 451 N. Main Ave., in the lower level Mount Carroll Farmers Market 116 E Market St., Down- Community Room (ATM town Mount Carroll, 8 a.m. to side), at 7 p.m. Volunteers, 12 noon every Saturday. May and the public, are welcome to October . Visit mtcarrollil. to attend. org, Email: yumcake@an- Hug somebody–with a shawl gelfoodltd.com. Phone: 773Prayer Shawl Minis519-7833 or 800-244-9594 try meets the first and third Savanna Farmers Market
700 block of N. Main Street next to Shivers Ice Cream Shop, Downtown Savanna , 3 to 6 p.m. every Saturday, May to October. Visit Savannaillinois.com. Phone 815-273-2722 Morrison Farmers Market
1 p.m. in the Banquet Room at Manny’s, 211 Main St. in Savanna. We have had great times the past few years as we renew our friendships and memories of our days at Chadwick High. Contact Rogene Rogers at 815-493-8769 for more information.
Free community meals
From 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, corner of Lincolnway and Genesee St. in Morrison. Come for a free hearty, well-balanced meal and social time. Handicap accessible. Call 815-772-3510 for information.
Sept. 9
Survivors Offer Support
S.O.S (Survivors Offer Support) group meeting for those who have lost a family member or a friend held on the second Friday of every month at the Polo Senior Center, 6 p.m. There will be good food and conversation available. For more information please contact Terrie Wilder at 815-677-3443 or Mary Landis at 815-946-3136. 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
5-Church Rummage & Bake Sale
Five churches in Lanark are having a Rummage/ Bake Sale from 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, Sept. 10. The churches involved are Church of the Brethren, First Brethren, Trinity Lutheran, Simply Free, and United Methodist. Grocery bags will be provided and cost will be $2 for as much as you can get in the bag. Some items and the baked goods will be marked separately. For more information, contact Trinity Lutheran at 815493-6256.
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. Questions? Call the Paint Morrison’s fire hydrants church 815-493-6300 or Jane Smith at 815-225-7329.
204 E. Lincolnway, behind Whiteside County Court Services, 8 to 11 a.m. rain or shine, May 21 to Sept. 24. Visit morrisonfarmersmarket. com. Call 815-772-4874 or Sept. 8 772-2018. Like us on Face- The Fabulous Fifties book If you were a 1950 thru Hanover Farmers Market 1959 graduate of Chadwick Main St. in downtown High School, join us as we Hanover, 9 to 11 a.m. rain or celebrate a “Fabulous Fifshine, May through Oct. 1. ties” Reunion on Thursday, Call 815-858-5217. Like us Sept. 8. Social hour begins at on Facebook. 12 noon with a Luncheon at
It’s Lena Fall Festival Weekend and that means that the Lena Farmers Market will move to the Railroad street parking lot from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, directly across the railroad tracks from their current location in the downtown Lena parking lot. Fresh, locally grown produce is available that includes potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, onions, squash, and more. 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 815-273-4156. Seed Sensation workshop
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 with activities about garden seeds. The workshop will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Carroll County Exten-
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 inCC 4-H hosts kick-off party cludes all programming. ChilAn open house and kick- dren 12 and under are free. off party will be hosted by Carroll County 4-H from 4 Sept. 11 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. Pack the Pew at FBC 10, at the Milledgeville FairThe Lanark First Brethgrounds. This event is open ren Church, on the corner of to all youth 5-18 years old. Locust and Rochester Streets Bring the whole family, and in Lanark, invite you to Pack there is no cost to attend. the Pew and Youth Sunday, RSVP by Sept. 8. Pre-regis- 10 a.m. on Sept. 11. Join tration is not mandatory but the congregation for worappreciated. Contact Leanne ship, and help recognize the Rahn at the Carroll County youth of the church. FollowUniversity of Illinois Extening the service, there will be a sion Office at lrahn@illinois. creamed chicken and biscuit edu or 815-244-9444. dinner.
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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
The 15th annual Blue Mass 9-11 Memorial begins at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, with the procession from St. Wendelin Catholic Church, 18 Linn St., to the fire station at 14 S.Hickory St. The Mass will be celebrated at 3:30 p.m. by the Rev. Michael Bolger, with Fourth degree Knights of Columbus serving as an honor guard. Contact Bill Spoerlein at 815-5419420 for more information.
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The Morrison Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Morrison Fire Department and the City of Morrison, is looking for volunteers to paint 35 fire hydrants during our upcoming Community Clean-Up Day from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10. For this first round of painting, volunteers will be asked to paint hydrants on U.S. Highway 30 and state Route 78. Volunteers will need to provide their own gloves, paint brushes and transportation. Please remember to dress accordingly, as we will be using permanent paint. Volunteers must be 18 years of age. Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers may also be asked to help clean up Main and Market Streets in preparation for Paint the Town. To volunteer, visit paintmorrisonred. eventbrite.com or call 815772-3757.
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MORRISON — This year celebrates the 22nd year of Morrison’s Paint the Town festival on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17-18, a unique community event organized by the Children’s Art Preservation Association that provides scholarships and support of art programs at local schools. CAPA will be utilizing local artists and art students to participate in another popular aspect of this event — the painting of shop windows and storefronts on Main Street. “Every year, over 50 downtown windows become a glass gallery of talent,” said Paint the Town committee member and Window Chair Carol Wolf. “This year’s Paint the Town theme is ‘Art Matters,’ and although window designs can be anything the artist wishes, we know this theme allows the perfect canvas for many of the window paintings to reflect what art truly means to the participants and our community.” Painting of the windows occurs mostly during the week prior to Paint the Town so that the artists’ finished creations can be viewed on Saturday and Sunday with the thousands of other street masterpieces on Main and Market. Designers use the provided water soluble tempera paint on their windows, and all entrants provide their own
brushes, newspaper, rags, and painter’s tape. “These artful windows, along with the paintings throughout the entire downtown, greet visitors and residents with an engaging and creative scene, while bringing artistic flair and new vitality to our historic downtown,” Wolf said. “We are excited for this year’s event and hope to see you there!” In addition to the window and street paintings, Paint the Town will feature food vendors, musicians, and entertainers at every corner, with 2000 squares available to paint. The number of available squares has grown to over 2,000, creating a larger gathering of friends, family members, and fun seeking individuals to enjoy the day. Paint the Town attracts an audience in excess of 6,000 visitors annually who come to paint and view the art. Community, friends, family and visitors enjoy this unique outdoor gallery for months as they stroll the streets until the art fades, leaving the concrete canvas ready for next year.
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years if no state funding is delivered,” Dambman said. SWCD is the only Illinois governmental unit unable to levy its own taxes and must rely on the Illinois Department of Agriculture for its annual operational grant. Dambman said the Carroll County SWCD is a local unit of government with a board of five locally elected directors. The five directors, along with three associate directors, all serve on the board free of charge. SWCD staff consists of an administrative coordinator at the Carroll County SWCD office. The purpose of the SWCD is to provide leadership and administer programs to help conserve, improve, and sustain natural resources and the environment. It provides conservation services in many forms: technical
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Treasurer Diane Powers, who reminded residents that the second property tax installment is now due. Board member Gary Imel reminded the board of the Carroll County Senior Center Open House on Oct. 28. Celebrating the completion of its remodeling project, an afternoon of entertainment features Jerry Armstrong with a Rat Pack (Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin) hour, and closes with a 1950 and 1960’s
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have not seen before and it is a significant change,” she said, and cites marketing as an underlying cause for the shift in user demographics. “When it comes to alcohol, a lot of times what is marketed to our youth are fruity drinks,” she said. “When it comes to tobacco they are marketing E-cigarettes and vaping. There is a specific lifestyle being marketed to our kids and it carries an impact.” She said research shows teen’s brains are still developing until their midtwenties and using any substance before the brain is fully formed is dangerous. “That is a risk factor that we all need to be aware of,” Geary said. “And, the main thing to focus on in our county is the environment in which those decisions about using a substance are
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SHANNON — The tie between the fire departments of Shannon and New York will again be honored at the Shannon Fire Station. The 15th annual Blue Mass begins at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, with the procession from St. Wendelin Catholic Church, 18 Linn St., to the fire station at 14 S.Hickory St. The Mass will be celebrated at 3:30 p.m. by the Rev. Michael Bolger, St. Wendelin pastor and fire department chaplain, with Fourth degree Knights of Columbus serving as an honor guard. Local Scout troops will also participate. Refreshments will be served at the fire station after Mass. Bill Spoerlein of St. Wendelin Parish Knights of Columbus Council 12841 said less than 10 people attended Shannon’s first Blue Mass in 2002, but the event has grown steadily over the years. He said when a memorial float created in 2002 by a group of Milwaukee-area
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New 9-11 Memorial on display There will be a fire truck and first responder brigade escorting a new 9-11 Memorial “Twin Towers� flag stand to the Lena Fall Fest on Saturday morning, prior to the noon parade. The display, created and donated by Eastland Fabrication of Lanark, will feature a replica of New York’s fallen World Trade Center towers, with American and 9-11 Memorial flags flying from the display. The 9-11 flag will be hoisted with the American flag at the fire station, flying at half-mast during the Blue Mass on Sunday. The memorial flag stand will also be displayed. Prior to the Shannon Blue Mass at 10 a.m., the Shannon and Savanna Fire Departments will use their ladder trucks to raise a giant American flag (courtesy of Bill Hermann) over state Route 72 on the west end of downtown Shannon. (PA photo/Tom Kocal) firefighters was brought to Shannon two years ago, the Shannon event attracted over 400 people from a 125mile radius of the village. The event has outgrown the church and the program has been held at the fire station for several years. “We’ve had around 400 people attend every year since then. This year, the event falls on a Sunday, so we may have even more. I’ve heard some other councils are holding a Blue Mass, too. But the event is unique to Shannon in northwestern Illinois,�
Spoerlein said. The Blue Mass tradition was revived when Laverne Keppen, a K of C Grand Knight from Shannon, approached Father Bolger with the idea. Spoerlein took over the organization of the event when Keppen passed away in 2013. “Laverne wanted to honor the more than 300 first responders and brave souls who died on Sept. 11, 2001, in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York, and the area’s fire fighters, emergency personnel and police,�
Spoerlein said. “All current and retired first responders are invited to participate in the procession. We have people from Iowa, Wisconsin, and the Chicago area that come, in their dress uniforms. It’s very impressive. “It’s not just a Carroll County event. 9/11 wasn’t strictly a New York event. It affected all of us. This event is open to all of us. We want to keep the memory of 9/11 alive,� said Spoerlein. The Mass honors those who have fallen in the line of duty and those currently
serving, and gives the community an opportunity to show gratitude for those who serve so courageously, as well as their families. “The Knights of Columbus, Saint Wendelin parish and Father Bolger have really supported the fire, police and ambulance community with this tribute,� said Shannon Fire Chief Jim Klinefelter. “I know the guys appreciate this and anybody that knows first responders knows we’re not one to pat ourselves on the back, so to do this in recognition of these men and women is a great honor. The activities are a credit to the Village of Shannon.�
Two traveling photo boards are now on display at the First State Bank in Shannon, and Exchange State Bank in Lanark, featuring a photographic history of the 15-year event. The first Blue Mass was celebrated on September 29, 1934, when 1100 blue-uniformed police and firemen marched into St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Washington, D.C. The Blue Mass was organized by Thomas Dade, a Catholic Priest from the Baltimore, Maryland, Archdiocese, who founded the Catholic Police and Firemen’s Society while stationed at St. Patrick’s Church.Â
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ABOVE: Grace Norton, center, is your 2016 Homecoming Queen, surrounded by her court, Destiny Swalve, left, and Anna Kuper. ABOVE RIGHT: Kids of all ages enjoyed the rides and games provided all weekend. BELOW RIGHT: There’s the Homecoming Queen, and then there’s Shannon’s “Tab Queen,” Shirley Schrader, who along with Ronald McDonald, promote collecting aluminum can tabs for the benefit of Ronald McDonald House, a temporary home-away-from home for the families of seriously ill children. The float honored the memory of long-time friend a fellow Tab Queen, Carolyn Deininger, who passed away in January. (PA photos/Tom Kocal)
ABOVE: The Eastland Junior Class food stand is a popular annual gathering place during the 3-day event. LEFT: Judges Brenda Petticrew of Shannon, and Jim Bicksler of Dakota, had the difficult job of selecting only one Little Miss and Homecoming Queen winner from a court of eight lovely ladies.
Harvest Hammer, Color Run events Saturday competitive event has grown to include over 800 runners entered in the 5K and the duathalon: a 3.1 mile run followed by a 21 mile bike race through the scenic countryside outside Morrison. The morning ends with a Color Run for all ages that ends at the site of Paint The Town activities in downtown Morrison. Paint The Town’s festive environment is being expanded to include a Sunday, Sept. 18 offering of food and music that will
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LOTS / LAND 225 FOR SALE Lot 17-98, Lake Carroll- 0.86 acre, gently sloping, buildable. Location between ski/ pool and west marina. $3500. Call 815541-4674. Our Hunters will Pay Top $$$ to hunt your land. Call for a Free Base Camp Leasing info packet & Quote. 1866-309-1507 www.Base CampLeasing.com
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2 Full Size side by side crypts, at Riverside Mausoleum, $1550 Call or text 315-657-2010 2 lots at Chapel in Dixon, Hill $1200 for both. Call 815-379-2434. 4 Cemetery Lots Chapel Hill, in Freeport. $800 firm 815-601-8655 Oak Knoll Cemetery Graves #1 & 2. Lot 968 Section L. West side of Rt. 40 $1200 for both. Buyer pays closing cost. 815-441-8525
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Are you in BIG trouble with the IRS? Stop wage & bank levies, liens & audits, unfiled tax returns, payroll issues, & resolve tax debt FAST. Call 888-606-6673 (MCN)
STUDENT LOAN PAYMENTS got you down? We can help reduce payments and get finances under control, call: 866871-1626 (MCN)
Peaceful & beautiful 2BR, applcs. A/C. 815-499-0463
MORRISON MORRISON: 1 apartbedroom ment, 815-4992853.
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MT. CARROLL 3BR country, C/A, 2 car gar. $650 + dep. 815-499-0463 3BR, country, 2 car garage $650/mo. + dep. 815-499-0463
HEALTH / MEDICAL
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ROCK CREEK LIMA TOWNSHIP
Looking for a change?
We are looking for experienced and dedicated professionals to assume key positions on our nursing team.
RN, LPN, CNA
Potential SIGN ON BONUSES for CNAs! We offer an excellent starting wage, 401K, vacation, and more! For an immediate interview, apply in person or (815) 284-3393.
Dixon
Healthcare & Rehab 800 Division St Dixon, IL 61021
BECOME A HOMEOWNER Low & No Down $$ FHA/VA/USDA Grant & Manufactured Home Programs, Reverse Mortgages Paula Wykoff "A real person helping real people" (217)5225191 NMLS#137830 Flanagan State Bank 919 S. 8th St. Springfield, IL 62703 NMLS#408461 Apply online: www. Pwykoffflanaganstate bank.mortgage webcenter.com Housing Equal Lender
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUCICIAL CIRCUIT CARROLL COUNTY, ILLINOIS
NOTICE OF ELECTION 504
Petitions for Election of Offices for independent candidates for Rock Creek Lima Township for the Consolidated Election to be held April 4, 2017, are available from the township clerk and may be circulated starting September 20, 2016. Petitions may be obtained Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between the hours of 9:00 A.M. And 4:00 P.M. At Gronewold Insurance Agency, 201 N. Broad Street, Lanark, IL. Petitions must be filed wsith the Rock Creek Lima Township Clerk between December 12, 2016 and December 19, 2016. Offices include: Highway Commissioner, Supervisor, Town Clerk, and Trustees(4) Linda Gronewold, Township Clerk Sept. 7, 2016 NOTICE OF ELECTION SHANNON RESIDENTS APRIL 4, 2017
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Automotive Detailer Wanted for successful used car business. Must have detail & buffing experience. Full time with benefits. Please apply in person at: Credit Auto Sales, 601 IL Route 2 Dixon.
CDL-A Drivers: New Pay & WEEKLY HOME TIME! Earn up to $0.49 CPM with Bonus Pay PLUS $5,000 Sign On Bonus. Call 877-294-2777 or SuperService LLC.com
PETITIONS FOR ELECTION OF OFFICES FOR INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES FOR VILLAGE OF SHANNON FOR THE CONSOLIDATED ELECTION TO BE HELD APRIL 4, 2017, ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE VILLAGE CLERK AND MAY BE CIRCULATED STARTING SEPTEMBER 20, 2016. PETITIONS MAY BE OBTAINED MONDAYS BETWEEN 9 A.M. AND 12 P.M., AND TUESDAYS BETWEEN 9 A.M. AND 4 P.M., AT THE VILLAGE HALL, 17 E. MARKET ST,. SHANNON, ILLINOIS, (815) 864-2194. PETITIONS MUST BE FILED WITH THE VILLAGE CLERK, DENISE BORMANN, BETWEEN DECEMBER 12-19, 2016.
In the Matter of the Estate of MARY ALICE BYERS, Deceased. IN PROBATE NO. 16 P CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death on August 22, 2016 of MARY ALICE BYERS of Shannon, Illinois. Letters of Office as Independent Executor were issued on August 30, 2016, to NANCY LYNNE KNISS, 209 W. Pearl Street, Lanark, IL 61046, whose attorney is ROBERT E. EDEN, 106 W. Market, Box 522, Shannon, IL 61078. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Carroll County Courthouse, Mt. Carroll, IL 61053, or with the executor, or both on or before March 13, 2017, or within 3 months from date of mailing or deliver of notice to creditors, if required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/183) as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the executor and to the attorney within 10 days after being filed. Clerk of Circuit Court
OFFICES INCLUDE (3) VILLAGE TRUSTEES (4 YEAR TERM) (1) VILLAGE PRESIDENT (4 YEAR TERM) THE TERMS OF VILLAGE TRUSTEES LINDA STEVENS, TRENT ROBINSON, AND MIKE ALVEY EXPIRE. THE TERM OF VILLAGE PRESIDENT BONNIE HECKMAN FOUST EXPIRES. Sept. 7 & 14, 2016
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Fall Harvest Help Wanted. Tractor, Grain Cart, Tillage, CDL preferred. Contact 815-499-2272
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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
MEMBER SERVICE SPECIALIST Jo-Carroll Energy is seeking a Member Service Specialist to provide coordination and management of the cooperative’s Demand Response and Load Management program. The specialist will supervise First Call technicians also. Applicants must have an associate’s degree in related technical field, with experience related to energy auditing preferred. Must have knowledge of software applications including spreadsheets and databases. Knowledge of electric distribution, rate setting and load management strategies and programs preferred. For application and job description: jocarroll.com or 800-858-5522 Applications accepted through Sept. 19, 2016
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Cliff Viessman Inc. is accepting applications for Regional Tanker Drivers for the Cedar Rapids terminal.$1,000 Sign On Bonus. $50 K+ per year. Health, Dental, 401K. Profit Sharing. Paid Weekly. Monthly safe driving bonus. CDL with tanker endorsement required. Two years experience required or driving school graduate 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)
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INTERVIEW DAY
Wednesday, September 14th 8:30 am to 3:45 pm St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (Antl Hall)
318 Chicago Ave.• Savanna Call to schedule an appointment”
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Then Go Online to Apply: ColonyBrands.com Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/H
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
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Full-time Management position in fitness industry Seeking local candidates passionate about people and fitness. 40 hours/week. Competitive wage plus commission, performance bonus and paid vacation. Associates degree and computer knowledge preferred. Send resumes to: resumes3339@ gmail.com G & M DISTRIBUTORS/ DIXON IL IS SEEKING A DELIVERY DRIVER:
Home every night. Four day work week. Deliver Anheuser Busch products to selected retailers. Class A CDL is preferred. Good driving record is a must. The position requires continuous lifting/placement of product. This full time position offers competitive wages & excellent benefits including health insurance, paid vacations, and retirement savings plans. To apply, submit your resume to monicaj@gmdist. com or apply in person at 1425 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon IL. EOE Visit our website at www.gmdist.com to learn more about our company
Full-Time Opening For Circulation Sales/Customer Service Representative Sauk Valley Media has a full-time opening for a circulation sales/customer service representative. We are looking for a self-starting, energetic individual to handle a multitude of tasks including: servicing existing customers, sell newspaper subscriptions, sales of special promotions and individual special assignments. As part of this process, the ideal person would be able to make persuasive presentations and secure a commitment. This position is part of a dynamic, specialized team focused on delivering results. The primary focus of this position is sales. To be considered for this position you will possess excellent relationship-building skills, a positive teamdriven attitude, and a desire to surpass goals. You should be a consummate professional, with a strong work ethic and willing to do what it takes to get the job done. Sauk Valley Media offers an Extensive Benefit Package. Must maintain a valid drivers license, proof of insurance, reliable transportation and an acceptable motor vehicle record. Saturday coverage a must. For more information or to submit your resume, please contact: Sheryl Gulbranson Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway P.O. Box 498 Sterling, IL 61081 E-mail: sgulbranson@saukvalley.com Sauk Valley Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pre-employment
drug screen and background check is required. This posting may not include all duties of the position.
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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) QUALITY INSPECTORS NEEDED Stratosphere Quality is seeking quality inspectors in the Dixon, IL area. Full time positions available. Benefits available after 60 days. Please contact Linda Connor at 269-251-9606 or apply online at: www.stratosphere quality.com 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)
AUCTIONS
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Farm Equipment Online Only Auction Ends September 22nd 6pm Tractors, Loaders, Tillage, Combine, Crawler, Trailers, Gator, Hay/Straw, Livestock, Lawn / Garden, MORE! (618) 779-2741 www.Wieseman auctions.com
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AREA GARAGE SALES 624
HEALTH & FITNESS
MILLEDGEVILLE GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. 9-4 Sat. 9-3 710 Otter Creek Drive lots of Christmas items, wrapping knick supplies, knacks, old trophies, twin sheets, commode, toilet riser, sm. seat aquariums, & lots of misc.
APPLIANCES
710
Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003
CLOTHING
730
Lanark Shoe Repair- Complete shoe repair plus zippers replaced in most items. Connie Holbrook, 815-493-6296.
FURNITURE
2 Older Shih-Tzu male puppies. Call 815-677-2624. 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
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 761
ATTENTION: VIAGRA AND CIALIS USERS! A cheaper alternative to high drugstore prices! 50 Pill Special $99 FREE Shipping! 100 Percent Guaranteed. CALL NOW: 1-800-7959687 (MCN) Got Knee Pain? Back Pain? Shoulder Pain? Get a pain-relieving brace at little or NO cost to you. Medicare Patients Call Health Hotline Now! 1- 800-6042613 (MCN)
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LIVE & ONLINE AUCTION September 10th 10am 8512 South Union Road, Union, IL Rare Phonograph Disc Cylinders & Recordings, Parts, Literature, Advertising MORE! 815923-7000 www.Donley auctions.com
Stop OVERPAYING for your prescriptions! SAVE! Call our licensed Canadian and Inpharternational macy, compare and get prices $25.00 OFF your first prescription! CALL 1-800-2634059 Promo Code CDC201625 (MCN)
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PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775
779
John Deere LT 160, automatic, 2 new back tires, 38” $675/obo. deck. 815-441-3552.
Antique ¾ Bed $300; 815-284-8321
HEALTH & FITNESS
Viagra!! 52 Pills for Only $99.00! Your #1 trusted provider for 10 years. Insured and Guaranteed Delivery. Call today 1-888-403-7751 (MCN)
LAWN MOWERS
RIP -N- TEAR: Sewing RepairsBlue Jeans, Work Clothes & Zippers Replaced. In Thomson area 815-541-3178
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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
TOOLS & MACHINERY
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2 Heavy Duty Drill 12” Presses, heavy duty planer,, heavy duty joiner, can be seen at K's 13030 Korners, Galt Road, Sterling 815-626-2988.
WANT TO BUY 795 NEWSPAPERS, aluminum cans for Senior Services recycling project. Will pick up in Lanark & Milledgeville on the 2nd Sat. of month; Chadwick on the 3rd Sat. In Lake Carroll, take to the Ctr. Conference Shed. In Mt. Carroll, take to the Sr. Center from 8AM -1PM, Mon. thru Friday. 244-1800
MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE
MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE
AUTOMOBILES
905
Heat your entire home, domestic water and more with the Classic Outdoor Wood Furnace. Dual fuel ready models available. Northwest Plumbing, Heating & Pumps (815) 684-9977.
DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details. 855-752-6680 (MCN)
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!
DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. 1800-283-0205 (MCN)
Pr. Concrete Draft Horses, $150; Concrete Jockey, $35; Concrete Mule, $25. 815499-8622 Two lots at Oak Knowel West side, South side as you drive in S. Side. $1150 Buyer pays closing costs. 815-625-0865
FARM EQUIPMENT
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2002 Grain Cart, 1800 Killbros. Scale & Tarp incl. Exc. cond. $17,000 /obo 815-541-6911 X-treme scooter. 500watt motor scooter, Max 300Ibs., Red & white. $600. Call 815-499-3722
AUTOMOBILES
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1997 Lincoln Town Car Signature, 155K mi., black, $3000/obo 815-440-4621 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 2002 Ford Taurus many new parts, good gas mileage, $2300/obo 815718-0144 2004 Buick Park Avenue Ultra, 87K miles, clean! $6,000 815-2885928 2004 Pontiac Grand AM, high mi. Runs good. 4 new tires. Good work car. $1800. 815772-4963 or 815499-1428 ★2006 Chrysler★ ★300C★ 4 door, 39K mi., vg cond. $12,000 858-212-1952 2006 Pontiac Torrent, 113K miles, $5,000 815-7185941
Bird and Small Animal Swap Sat. Sept.17, 7-11am. Jackson County Fairgrounds Maquoketa Iowa Admission $5 ages 12 & up! Laurie Marx 563-212-9435
2007 Lexus GS350 Sedan w/ low mi., exc. cond. $18,900 Call (815)499-7445 or (815)973-5677
Chapel Hill Lot No. 738 Section V, graves 1 & 2 $1,500 + transfer 815-499-0972 Leave Message
Caddy DeVille only 62K mi. loaded. All work perfect. Exc. cond. Must see. $4900. 815-994-1614.
2006 Toyota Corolla, High mi. needs some work. Sound system inc. $1,250 815-631-6338
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1988 Sea Nymph, 20HP Mercury Motor Live well. New wood & carpet.Boat trailer, pedestal seat, Aerator pump, bilge pump. $2,500 obo. 815-440-6446 Lund 1650 Renegade, 70hp Johnson motor w/trim & Minn Kota tilt. power drive trolling motor, depth finder, live well. Yacht Club trailer. $3800. 815-718-5703.
TRAILERS/RVS
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'05 Class C Four Chateau. winds 32ft. Ford 1995 Chevrolet S V10/E450. $29,500 10 Blazer 4x4 new 815-732-6751 motor trans. 6.4 $3000. Call 815- 2005 Prowler, 25', 441-2559 1 slide-out, rear 2000 Chevy S-10 kitchen, air & heat, Pick Up 2wd, ext. full awning. $7500 cab, 115k mi., AT, 815-973-0048 remote start $5500 2012 Cargo Trail815-625-2915 er, 4'x6', ramp rear 2010 Ford F150 door, 13” tires-less XLT reg. cab 4x4. than 300 mi., 5.4L V8. Red w/ $1500/obo 815gray & tan interior. 625-6623 Tow pkg., H.D. susp. 100K mi. Runs & looks good! $15,500. One owner. 815-625-1606.
TRUCKS
910
PARTS & ACC.
925
4 post car lift, (8,000lb. cap.) w/ sliding hyd. center jack (3500lb. Cap). $1800/obo. Call 815-441-3594. Bed topper, black, fits short bed pick up. Very good cond. New $1400, asking $800/obo. or 815-718-4849 815-718-3533.
MOTORCYCLES
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1986 Harley FXST C model, considered vintage bike. Apes, 2” shot guns, maxed out chrome. Must see to appreciate! $6,000/ obo. 815625-4943. 1992 Yamaha motorcycle, 10,255 mi Silent Thunder XV 1100. One owner. As is (been in storage). Call 815-5353663 after 5pm.
A.T.V.S
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2007 Club Car President's electric golf cart w/ lift, mag wheels, back seat, radio, lights, brand new batteries, $4000 815-716-0457
BOATS/MOTORS
940
1986 Wellcraft boat and trailer, Inboard & outboard 180 American, Mercury Cruise 170 HP. $2600 815-441-2242 ★1988 ProCraft★ 1780V, fish & ski, pristine cond., many extras, $6400/obo 815-946-2311 1989 Ski Brendella 351 Ford 240hp, 105 original hrs., cover, mooring trailer w/new tires. $8,000. Asking 815-284-1984
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Wine, music and shopping on First Friday
MORRISON
Morrison withdraws police levy referendum BY PAM EGGEMEIER Sauk Valley Media peggemeier@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5570
ABOVE: Jenny Monaco of Hickory Hill, Debbi Moran of Savanna, and Sandra Monaco of Hickory Hills look over the displays at Sassy Stems Floral Unique, during the Sept. 2 First Friday event in downtown Savanna. RIGHT: Matthew Ritchie entertains First Friday shoppers outside of River Valley Designs. Inside, as part of the Wine Walk, the shop was one of several businesses that featured wines produced from four local wineries. SQZ wine from Mount Carroll, soon to be moving to Lanark, was offered at RVD. Sponsored by the Main Street In Motion subcommittee, First Friday, a downtown Savanna event held the first Friday of the spring and summer months, started in 2014 as a result of the city’s MAPPING strategic planning sessions held in 2013. (PA photos/ Michael Miller)
The Auction Shed
Location: The Auction Shed at 900 S. Division Ave (Rt 26), Polo, IL 61064
See advance salebills, possible color photos on our website at topauctions24-7.com/paspolo & Auction Zip
Monday, September 12, 2016 3:00 PM Lunch by Poorboys Catering Items belonging to the Neil Smith, Marty Creager, Cindy Morgan, Donna VanVelzer, Kent Chandler, Jim Marshal, Evelyn Saunders Est, Wilda Lundin Est, Raymond & Esther Appler Est and others. Viewing will begin sale day at 9:00 am. Auction ring one starts on rack items at 3:00 pm. Ring two starts at 6:00 pm on floor items.
HOUSEHOLD - TOOLS
Tables & chairs; buffet; stools; usual kitchenware; 3 green canisters; assorted china; flatware; Welbilt sm chest freezer; stack washer & dryer (like new); sofas; loveseat; coffee & end tables; TV cabinet; desks; wicker sofa, chair & end table; vacuum; chairs; beds; dressers; chests; crib; linens; sm jewelry armoire; some jewelry; Singer & Kenmore sewing machines in cabinets; Eden Pure heater; luggage; walkers; sm wood chest; holiday decorations; assorted boxes of toys incl flatbed trailer; dolls; fireplace tools; outdoor fire pit; charcoal grill; smoker; golf clubs; paddle boats; fishing poles & other items; trolling motors; bow & arrows; bird houses; wrought tables & 2 chairs; lawn chairs; milk cans; new toilet; window AC; ammo box; step & ext ladders; JD T110 heater; shovels, forks, etc; shop vac; Brute pressure washer; rolling Mac & Remline Pro Series rolling tool chests; Craftsman tool chest/bench; Delta table saw; assorted hand & power tools; Craftsman 94 pc tool set; wrenches; misc hardware; Toledo scale; Stihl weed whipper; Ariens trimmer/mower; Simplicity chipper; wheel barrow; hand lawn cart; pull sprayer; fert spreader; pump; Yard Machine & Earthquake tillers; B&D edger; Murray 20 mower; JD mower/bagger; JD TRS21 blower & others; plus lots more.
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Flat front china cabinet; sm ice box; library table; Wilson kitchen cabinet; commode w/harp; hotel dresser; wood high chair; wood potty chair; chest; trunk; sled; hames; wash tub; book shelf; hi back bed; crib; IH & Ford toy tractors; metal doll house; wood adv boxes; old utensils; carving set; 2 blow torches; old wrenches; old telephone for parts; sm milk pail; copper boiler; apple peeler; corn driers; egg crates; 2 meat grinders; #1½ grinder; gray enamel double boiler; cast muffin tins; kerosene lamps; barn lantern; few seed sacks; pillow beaters; World’s Fair lamp; assorted fishing items; pipe; 3 boxes cookbooks & others; train books; post cards; WLS books & pictures; cylinder records; tickets from Riverview; The Etude Magazine; Ogle County Bicentennial book; 2 boxes Dixonians; scrapbook w/comics; newspapers from Kennedy Assassination; sheet music; feather wreath in shadow box; fiber decorations; 100+ milk bottles (Polo, Dixon, Sterling, Rock Falls, Milledgeville); brown beer bottles; Polo drug store bottles; Milledgeville 7oz bottles; Budweiser steins; cookie jars; figurines; vases; McCoy flower pot; Jewel Tea coffee pots; 8 boxes Franciscan “Desert Rose” incl cookie jar; Pope Gosser, Mikasa & Wedgewood “Countryside” china & others; plates from Jules Danish Farm Inn, Rock Falls; smoking pipes; H&R model 929 revolver .22; High Point model JCP .40 semi auto; High Point model C9 semi auto 9mm; Remington 12 ga pump; Westernfield 40N 12ga pump; Winchester model 37 12ga break; pellet gun; Daisy BB gun; bayonet; plus lots more. Iver Johnson Champion .410 Iver Johnson Champion 20 ga Iver Johnson 16 ga Iver Johnson Champion 12 ga Stevens 940 E 16 ga Thompson Center White Mountain carbine .50 Ithaca Featherlite Deerslayer 37 Winchester 67 .22 Winchester 9422XTR .22 Remington Mohawk 10C .22 Real Estate sold at 6:00 pm at the Auction Shed Directions to 3562 S Talbott Road, Polo, IL 61064 - West of Polo on Milledgeville Road for approximately 3 ½ miles to Talbott Road, then north to site. Approximately 1.958 acres with 3 bedroom 2 story home. First floor has kitchen, living room, dining area, bathroom. Enclosed porches are on the north side of the house as well as one on the south side. The east side of the home has an open porch with a beautiful view of the countryside. There is a newer 2 car attached garage as well as a small storage building near the home. It has it’s own well and septic. A newer LP furnace for heat plus central for cooling the home. A very nice quite location at the end of the road. [Joseph Heaton Jr, attorney, will handle the closing for the seller.] Harriet Hutchison - owner Directions to 2507 S Galena Trail Road, Polo, IL 61064 - West (just outside town) of Polo on Oregon Street (Milledgeville Road) to Galena Trail Road, then north to second house. Iver Johnson Champion .410 Iver Johnson Champion 20 ga Iver Johnson 16 ga Iver Johnson Champion 12 ga Stevens 940 E 16 ga Thompson Center White Mountain carbine .50 Ithaca Featherlite Deerslayer 37 Winchester 67 .22 Winchester 9422XTR .22 Remington Mohawk 10C .22 A lot approximately 165’ x 103’ with a single story house and a large shop/storage shed with 2 rollup doors. The home has kitchen with built-in cupboards, stove top & built-in oven, living room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a full basement partially finished with an outside entrance. Washer, dryer & refrigerator stay with the home. Property has it’s own well & septic, 100 amp electric service with breakers, gas furnace & hot water heater, plus central air. Clyde Pitts - owner For inspection or more info on either Real Estate, contact any number below. Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Clerks: Public Auction Service Lenny Bryson (IL#0440000158) Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins 815-946-4120 (IL#0440000185) Mark Ebert (IL#440000341) 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 815-946-2809 Terms - Cash, good check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards. All items must be settled for day of sale. Number system will be used, have proper ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold.
MORRISON – City residents will get a reprieve from a possible tax hike for police protection that was to go on the November ballot. The City Council approved the plan to increase the police tax levy at its Aug. 15 meeting – in time to get the question on the ballot before the Aug. 22 deadline. City officials, however, had a change of heart, and at a special meeting Aug. 29, the council approved a resolution to officially withdraw the request for the levy increase. Aug. 31 was the last day to withdraw a referendum from the ballot. Officials said the increase has been needed for several years to close the gap between the police budget and revenue generated by the police levy. State law caps the police levy at .075 percent, which is where the city is, but municipalities can go up to .60 percent if voters give their permission through a referendum.
This year’s police department budget is $506,000, and at last year’s land valuations, the police levy brought in only $39,850. The city must rely on the general fund to make up the difference. City officials had said the amount of the increase would depend on what the equalized assessed valuation numbers were in a given year. But after more discussion and feedback from residents, concerns grew over putting the maximum amount in the referendum. “The way it was put to us originally was that we needed to put .60 percent on the referendum, but at the max, it would double what some people are paying for that tax,” Mayor Everett Pannier said. The city must now huddle up with attorneys to determine whether it can plug in a lower rate. “If we would have had time to research it, we would have put in a specific rate, but the deadline had passed,” Pannier said. “We were asking constituents to put a lot of faith in this council and future councils.” REFERENDUM continued on A194
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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS
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Varsity football scores
Sept. 2 EPC 32, West Carroll 14: Nine weeks passed last season before Eastland-Pearl City won a pair of games. This year, they have won their first pair in as many weeks to start the season. With Jayden Kempel’s 80-yard kickoff return to open the game, the Wildcatz set the tone early in a 32-14 win over the West Carroll Thunder at W.F. Massey Field in Savanna. Kempel was touched only twice as he sprinted along the center of the field for an 8-0 lead after Keegan Schubert punched in a 2-point try. The Wildcatz’s offensive line continued to create large holes, as they had their way with the Thunder (2-0, 2-0 NUIC Northwest) in the following drive. EPC’s rushing corps of Schubert, Jayden Kempel and Jarod Kempel combined for six first-down runs on 12 plays with few touches by the Thunder defense. Schubert capped the drive with a 1-yard dive with 2:51 left in the opening quarter. Schubert tallied 90 of his game-high 183 yards in the first half on 10 carries for the Wildcatz (2-0, 2-0), while the Thunder could only muster 53 rushing yards during the same time. Article by Cody Cutter/SVM Freeport Aquin 14, Milledgeville 12: The Bulldogs opened the scoring with a 40-yard punt return with 6:23 left in the first quarter, and took a 7-0 lead into halftime in an NUIC Upstate game in Freeport. Aquin (2-0) then took a 14 lead on a 17-yard touchdown pass with 6:12 to play in the third, before the Missiles mounted a comeback. Carson Boyer ran it in from 5-yards out with less than a second to play in the third , but the two-point try failed. Milledgeville (1-1) then cut the deficit to 14-12 when Brexton Flynn hooked up with Boyer on a 46-yard touchdown
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City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen said the council had no desire to levy anywhere close to the .60 percent limit, so they thought it best to not ask for the authority to do it. Police Chief Brian Melton said the decision was disappointing, but the department would get through another year. He said the problem isn’t just about the police department. “Other city departments also have equipment and capital needs that can’t be met,” Melton said. “There’s no funding, and we need to find it. The longer we wait, the worse the snowball effect becomes.” Melton said the sixofficer department needs more money for capital outlay. It’s time for some vehicles to be replaced, and only two of them have cameras. Body cameras are
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August 30 Sterling 2, Eastland 1: Fans who came to see Kaylee Martin and Makenzie Fink smash kills at Musgrove Fieldhouse on Tuesday night definitely weren’t disappointed. Neither were the fans that just wanted to see an intense nip-and-tuck volleyball match. In an early-season match that lived up to expectations – just as it did last year when Sterling beat eventual Class 1A state champion Eastland in three games for the Cougars’ lone loss in 2015 – the Golden Warriors answered an Eastland rally with one final push to take another three-set instant classic, 25-18, 21-25, 25-23. Polo 2, Pearl City 1 (27-25, 19-25, 25-19) Sterling Newman 2, Dixon 0 (25-23, 25-23) Oregon 2, Rock Falls 1 (25-21, 14-25, 25-12) August 31 Prophetstown 2, Annawan 0 (25-22, 25-17) Sept. 1 Prophetstown 2, Morrison 0: The Prophetstown volleyball team edged Morrison 25-19, 25-16 in a Three Rivers contest in Prophetstown on Thursday. Emily Szabo topped Morrison with five kills, and added four digs. Ally Noble led the Fillies with five digs, while MacKenzie Petkus had a team-high four assists in the loss.
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Monday, September 12 GALENA @ SCALES MOUND Thursday, September 15 PEARL CITY @ RIVER RIDGE Wednesday, September 21 FORREST @ MILLEDGEVILLE Monday, September 26 WARREN @ WEST CARROLL Broadcast will include Fresh/Soph & Varsity matches w/Air-time generally at 5:55 p.m.
WARREN @ STOCKTON Week 7 - Friday, October 7
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