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The Illinois Farm Bureau has set its national lobbying agenda for the new year, as it prepares for a new administration in Washington. STORY ON PAGE A3

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Postal service offers reward in mailbox explosion

Farm Bureau ready for new legislative year

BY ASHLEY CADY Sauk Valley Media acady@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5521

MORRISON – A reward is being offered for anyone with information leading to the arrest or conviction of the person or persons who placed an explosive device in a Morrison family’s mailbox.

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering up to a $500 reward for information on the incident that took place in the 600 block of West Lincolnway early in the morning Dec. 28.

The explosion happened around 2 a.m. at the home of Christina and Byron Wetzell and their four children. They heard the blast, but didn’t realize what it was until they found the damage around 5:30 a.m.

The explosion damaged siding, a shutter, a railing and an awning outside the home, and even caused plaster to fall off the walls inside.

Destruction of letter boxes or mail is punishable by up to 3 years in prison and $250,000 in fines.

Police Chief Brian Melton said his department is working with Illinois State Police, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department and the Postal Service to find whoever is

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BY PAM EGGEMEIER Sauk Valley Media peggemeier@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5570

This photo from Christina Wetzell’s Facebook page shows the extent of the damage to her family’s home after an explosive device was set off inside a mailbox. responsible.

Stoppers is also offering Anyone with information a reward of up to $1,000 should call the Postal and they can be reached at Inspection Service at 877-625-7867. Information 1-877-876-2455 and select can also be reported to the option two.

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Amid a backdrop of political change in Washington, the Illinois Farm Bureau has set its lobbying agenda for 2017.

The organization’s board of directors approved its national legislative priorities list Dec. 21, but it will serve as more of a starting point until the ag industry gets a better feel for a new administration and Congress.

President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office Jan. 20, and Congress convened Tuesday.

Adam Nielsen, IFB’s director of national legislation and policy development, said the list is short because of the unknowns created by the transition of power at the White House.

The list is largely based on what is known, he said, and the top issues in the early going appear to be regulatory and tax reforms – both of which received Trump’s strong support on the campaign trail.

“We’ve been told by congressional staff that right after everyone is sworn in, they will begin work on a regulatory reform bill,” Nielsen said. “The House

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Council OKs van payment, floor work

BY PHILLIP HARTMAN Prairie Advocate phartman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5525

MOUNT CARROLL – It didn’t take long for the City Council to pay off a van and seal a deal for floor work at its final meeting for the year.

It took only about 20 minutes for the council to wrap up the meeting Dec. 27.

Among the agenda items: • Members voted to approve a final payment of $29,514.27 for a new van for the water and sewer department, purchased earlier this year from Kunes Country Auto Group.

Next meeting The City Council will next meet at 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 10 at City Hall, 302 N. Main St. Visit mtcarrollil.com or call City Hall at 815244-4424 for more information, including an agenda.

Alderman Joe Grim said the van is still undergoing modifications, but will be in service the week of Jan. 2. Among the changes will be the addition of mud flaps, and the stenciling of the city’s name on the van’s side, which has been done in

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• The council approved a proposal from Nick Naples with Perfection Cleaning in Mount Carroll to strip and seal the floors at the city community house, on North Main Street.

“We’ve been noticing, probably the last few months, that the floor’s been showing more of its griminess,” City Clerk Julie Cuckler said.

The floors should be stripped and waxed about every 5 years, Cuckler said, but it’s been probably closer to 8 years since the work was done.

Aldermen voted that the

cost not exceed $425. Staff will find 2 days when the building is not in use so Naples can perform the work.

• Members learned from Grim that the city will need a new fluoride testing device for the drinking water supply.

“We’ve been having some trouble with it,” Grim said.

“We’re looking at a portable one, for about $500.”

• The council got a brief update on the city’s sesquicentennial planning from Michelle Fossett, one of the organizers of the city’s 150th anniversary celebration.

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IFB in the new year Key components of the Illinois Farm Bureau’s 2017 national legislative priorities list: • Federal regulatory reform – Push for wholesale changes to a broken system • Tax reform – Small business tax reduction, preserving cash accounting system, eliminate death tax • Trade – Protecting ag-friendly provisions in the North American Free Trade Agreement • Farm bill – Developing a 2018 farm bill agenda that reflects the needs of Illinois agriculture expects a vote in the next couple of weeks.”

Trump has named billionaire investor Carl Icahn as a special adviser on regulatory issues, and they have vowed to push for a package of reform bills to stimulate business

and job growth. Among the targeted reforms is the Environmental Protection Agency’s controversial Waters of the United States, or WOTUS, rule, which farmers will watch closely.

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BY MICHAEL MILLER For Prairie Advocate

SAVANNA – The metaphorical torch was officially passed Dec. 27 when outgoing Mayor Tony McCombie’s letter of resignation was accepted by the Savanna City Council, with Mayor Pro Tem Peg Haffey sworn in as mayor shortly afterward.

McCombie, who won a decisive victory in her bid for state representative from the 71st District over incumbent Mike Smiddy, will be sworn in to that post Jan. 11.

She offered some brief but emotional parting comments following the acceptance of her resignation.

“Serving as the mayor of Savanna has been one of the most rewarding things I have ever done, and I will miss working so closely with all of you,” McCombie said.

Several council members offered well wishes to the outgoing mayor, including Haffey and Gary Scott Law. Thomson Village President Vicky Trager, representing the Tri County Economic Alliance, delivered good wishes from Lisa McCarthy, executive director of that group, and offered TCEDA’s assistance during McCombie’s term in Springfield. She also wished Haffey luck as incoming mayor.

Lanark Mayor John Huggins also stood and thanked McCombie for her work in uniting the Carroll County mayors on a number of events.

The council unanimously approved the appointment of Bill Robinson as the new Tony McCombie mayor pro tem.

The council approved moving its regular meeting time back to 7:30 from 7 p.m., due to the proximity of the Finance Committee meeting, which traditionally occurs just prior to the council meeting at 7 p.m.

This new schedule will begin with the first council meeting of 2017, Jan. 10.

The council also voted unanimously to extend its contract with Moring Disposal for waste collection for another 4 years; the current contact ends April 30.

Since there were no petitions taken out for the position of city clerk, the council approved doubling the salary for the position from $1,400 per year to $2,800. City Attorney Phil Jensen said the measure was intended to create more interest in the job in the future. The approved salary hike will not take effect until 2019, with the next city clerk.

Former Mayor McCombie commented that she felt it was important to get this on the books now so it did not get “lost in the shuffle” during the new council and mayor regime; this way it would be in place and ready to take effect for the 2019 election. McCombie said the figure was based on what other municipalities pay, and also upon the amount of work involved in the position.

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Farmers are looking for wholesale changes that will bring relief from burdensome regulations, Nielsen said.

“This isn’t just about an issue or two – structural changes are needed. We’re looking for transparency with the economics and the science used by regulatory agencies.”

While the EPA is often portrayed as the nemesis of farmers, the call for change isn’t relegated to that agency alone. Farmers also point to the Department of Labor as they try to navigate regulations ranging from child labor to immigration.

They also look for more clarity from the Department of the Interior regarding laws such as the Endangered Species Act. Farmers also have reason for optimism when it comes to tax reform, an issue that has been a Farm Bureau legislative priority for many years.

“We’ve been told that in the first 100 days, tax reform will be addressed, and it looks like some changes could be coming soon,” Nielsen said. “Everyone in ag pays the small business tax, and they want to see that rate lowered.”

Other tax issues also have been on ag’s wish list for a long time.

Included are breaks in small business expensing, maintaining the 50 percent bonus depreciation level, repealing the death tax, and preserving the cash method of accounting.

The cash method, unlike accrual accounting, doesn’t recognize income until payment has been received.

While regulatory and tax reforms will receive much of ag lobbyists’ attention early into the new administration, trade, immigration, health care, and making preparations for a new farm bill also are on the to-do list.

Trump has talked tough on trade, so more attention could shift in that direction at a moment’s notice.

Pushing for the TransPacific Partnership trade deal, which included the U.S. and 11 other Pacific Rim nations, was near the top of Farm Bureau’s

agenda last year. After 7 years of work, TPP has been shelved, but Trump has made no secret of his disdain for the North American Free Trade Agreement.

NAFTA is a trade pact between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico that was enacted in 1994, and basically eliminated tariffs on goods moved between the countries.

“We’re not sure how serious Trump is about renegotiating NAFTA, but it’s a big concern for us because there are very important benefits to agriculture,” Nielsen said.

In 2015, the U.S. sold $36 billion worth of ag products to Canada and Mexico, including a large chunk from Illinois, he said.

The farm bill is set to expire Sept. 30, 2018, and work is beginning on that front. It is likely to remain on the back burner while lobbyists get a jump on more immediate legislative concerns.

“We’re asking our Farm Bureau members how the current farm bill is working for them, and by spring we’ll probably have a good feel for where we’ll be going with the next one,” Nielsen said. “We do sense there could be less money to spend in this farm bill.”

Nielsen also expects the House to quickly repeal the Affordable Care Act. Expectations are for parts of the law to be preserved, but the process of transforming it is likely to be lengthy and contentious.

“Farmers are saying their premiums are huge, so we will definitely be plugged into that debate,” Nielsen said.

He called the GMO labeling bill agriculture’s biggest legislative victory in 2016. The bill establishes national standards for labeling foods containing genetically modified ingredients.

“We spent a lot of time on the GMO bill,” Nielsen said. “There were a couple of disappointments with it, but getting it passed was a major accomplishment.”

Fighting for the TPP trade deal was another time-consuming endeavor for Farm Bureau. While the pact could be dead, ag doesn’t consider the effort

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“I think there is now an understanding on Capitol Hill about how important trade deals are to farmers, and even if TPP isn’t picked up, it helps us in our battle for NAFTA,” Nielsen said.

Talk vs. action

Lee County farmer Larry Hummel said it will be interesting to see how wide the chasm will be between Trump’s campaign rhetoric and his actions. In the meantime, the Dixon grain producer said it’s time to analyze the current farm bill, which ushered in a new safety net system sans direct payments.

“It hasn’t been a perfect fit, but I think we’re headed in the right direction with price supports,” Hummel said.

Commodities prices have been in a down cycle, putting the insurance-based safety net to the test. This fall, the U.S. Department of Agriculture made more than $7 billion in payments under the ARC-County and PLC programs, which was more than 10 percent of USDA’s projected 2016 net farm income.

“Some of the supports were floating, and based on the last few years, higher prices made a nice base,” Hummel said. “Now the level of support has dropped substantially, and there will be losses if you start collecting.”

Hummel calls the regulatory issues a slippery slope. He agrees there is a need for more transparency in the system.

“It’s frustrating when something is just thrown at you, and it’s too late to even get your 2 cents worth in,” Hummel said.

The EPA issued its long-awaited ruling on Renewable Fuel Standards in November, increasing the percentage of biofuels that will be put into the nation’s gasoline supply.

Midwest politicians seem to believe the future of ethanol is safe in any presidential administration.

“The ethanol industry has matured a lot over the years,” Hummel said. “I’m just hoping biodiesel and some of the other biofuels can progress like that, and be successful without subsidies.”

During the downturn in the ag economy, fertilizer prices have dropped, helping to reduce input costs. Hummel said landlords, for the most part, have been cooperative in lowering rents for those who aren’t farming their own land.

As health care costs continue to soar, farmers will closely follow the Affordable Care Act developments.

“I have a deductible over $5,000, and it floors me when I see the premiums I’m paying, Hummel said.

“The Affordable Care Act is set up to help people on the lower-income end, but the problem is you still need a decent income to get it.”

U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Channahon, recently met with his 16th District Agriculture Advisory Committee in Ottawa.

Formed in 2013, the 26-member panel has representatives from each county in the district.

It meets twice a year to address agriculture issues on the local, state, and national level.

The meetings help him in his efforts to protect the interests of Illinois farmers in Washington, he said.

“It’s important to have their input, and for their voices to be heard – especially when it comes to decision-making on the policies that impact their bottom line,” Kinzinger said. “The agriculture industry generates $19 billion annually and employs nearly 1 million people in this state, and I need to work to ensure Illinois farmers remain competitive internationally.”

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MOUNT CARROLL SESQUICENTENNIAL

Resthave nurse marks City getting ready for 25 years of care year-long celebration

BY PHILLIP HARTMAN Prairie Advocate phartman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5525

MORRISON – Caring for the youngest led Dana Funderberg to care for the oldest.

“My last child who was born, was 3 months premature,” said Funderberg, 59, of Sterling, a nurse at Resthave Home in Morrison who marked 25 years at the facility on Nov. 21.

After caring for her child, Funderberg went on to nursing, visiting Resthave while her grandfather was a resident. During her visits, she got to know several of the certified nursing assistants.

“They asked if I’d apply, and I stayed on after I got my license. I guess this was my calling,” Funderberg said.

She has worked as a CNA and a nurse on all three shifts at Resthave.

Today, Funderberg works with two CNAs to care for 22 residents in their zone of the nursing home.

Her current shift is from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., although some days she comes in at 6 a.m.

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Dana Funderberg celebrated 25 years of caring for residents at Resthave Home in Morrison. with doctors and a nursepractitioner who comes in, as well as faxes orders to a pharmacy and informs families about what has changed with their relative.

“They’re so kind and grateful. They don’t even want to bother you,” Funderberg said of the residents.

Funderberg has local roots.

Her four children, seven grandchildren, and one

great-granddaughter live in Sterling, Rock Falls, and Dixon.

“My grandmother, Betty Anderson, babysat for Ronald Reagan,” Funderberg said.

As for the future, Funderberg said she plans to remain at Resthave until she retires.

“The residents are who keep me here. You get to know them,” she said.

STUDENT NEWS

MOUNT CARROLL – Organizers are helping the city get ready for a once-in-alifetime milestone.

This year marks the town’s 150th anniversary, and the Mount Carroll Mount Up Committee is preparing for an event each month. The tentative list, with dates where known, includes the following events: • Jan. 14: A Winter Fest celebration at Point Rock Park on Mill Street, with ice skating, music, refreshments, horse-drawn sleigh rides, and an all-town snowmanmaking contest.

• Feb. 14: A reading of the proclamation declaring the year-long celebration by Mayor Carl Bates or a member of the Mount Carroll Historical Society.

• March 11: A wax museum featuring historic people from Mount Carroll, combined with a display of the downtown circa 1867, put together by West Carroll Middle School students.

• April: A dance card from 1867 will be displayed at a Rotary dance on April 1; and an art tour will be held April 23 in conjunction with the Owen P. Miles Museum.

• May: A tea fundraiser at the Mount Carroll Community House, organized by Mount Carroll Library staff. Attendees can wear period costumes.

During Mayfest, from May 26 to 28, anniversary organizers will have a booth with the Mount Carroll Chamber of Commerce to begin selling a sesquicentennial Christmas ornament.

There will be a quilt raffle fundraiser and sales of other sesquicentennial

To get involved Contact Michelle Fossett at mfossett98@yahoo.com or 815-2750159, or Judy Fitzpatrick at mtcarrfitzs@yahoo.com or 815-238-2764 for more information.

Search for “Mount Carroll Sesquicentennial” on Facebook, or go to facebook.com/mountcarrollchamber or facebook.com/CityMountCarroll for event details.

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• June 17: A car cruise; families also can draw chalk artwork on downtown sidewalks.

Also in June: Timberlake Playhouse members have proposed having a promotion at the theater, and possibly a lighted boat parade and contest with a fireworks show and concert.

• July 4: A parade with period floats, costumes, and other activities, and a 5K road race to raise funds for the swimming pool.

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appy New Year! A new year is upon us. Oh where will 2017 take us, as a county, a state and as a nation? Those are all good questions.

Statistics state that 75 percent of New Year’s resolutions will make it through the first week, and only 46 percent will make it through the first 6 months. So, let’s talk about priorities.

It is much easier to say I am going to focus on say a handful of things you want to improve but not restrict yourself to a set “I will exercise 45 minutes a day” or “I will save $50 a week.”

It is easier to get a priority about what you want to accomplish in a year, … say, losing 5 pounds or having $1,000 more in savings.

With next week and the new legislators taking their seats in Springfield, we hope they have a priority to drive Illinois to where it needs to go, and that

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FSA election results released Prairie Advocate staff

MOUNT CARROLL – Julie Skiles, Carroll County Farm Service Agency executive director, recently announced Local Area Administration County Committee Election results.

Larry Alexander of Lanark will begin his second 3-year term. Douglas Linker was elected as the LAA 1 alternate to the committee.

LAA 1 includes Fairhaven, York, and Salem townships. The election was held to elect an area landowner or farm operator to the county FSA committee for a 3-year term, from Jan. 1, 2017, through Dec. 31, 2019.

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can only be up. After the presidential election, many started freaking out with what they “feel” will happen. No one has a crystal ball to know what our future holds. We just need to observe and be prepared to make contacts with them on issues that affect us.

Trucking regulations got you scratching your head? Hearing conflicting explanations?

To sort truth from conjecture and fact from rumor, come join us at noon Jan. 24 at the Carroll County Farm Bureau. Lunch will be served at noon, with the meeting to follow.

Carroll County Farm Bureau is hosting this 2-hour seminar that focuses on trucking laws for farmers – both new and well-worn.

It’ll take a special look at the latest “Covered Farm Vehicle” exemptions, and you’ll have the chance to ask those trucking questions that you can’t seem to find the answers for anywhere

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A lot of laws have changed in the past 18 months! In fact, just in mid-July the governor signed legislation adding a new exemption from the CDL. Prior to that we’ve seen changes to regulations regarding: the medical card, hours of service limitations, equipment inspection requirements, ATV operation, mobile phone use, out-of-state CDL use, post-trip inspections, and more.

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Presenting the seminar will be Kevin Rund, who has specialized in farm transportation issues for the Illinois Farm Bureau for more than 30 years. And you’ll receive take-home materials covering these topics.

The seminar is free, courtesy of your county and state Farm Bureaus, but advance registration is required. Please call 815244-3001 to reserve your place at the On-the-Road Seminar.

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• Aug. 26: A Brick Street Saturday festival that will include vendors, broommaking and other old-time activities, a Price is Right game on a hay wagon with contestants guessing the prices of bread, flour, and other items, and prizes that would be useless today.

• Sept. 9 and 10: An 1840s-period fur trader and trapper reenactment, possibly in Point Rock Park, possibly with a contest on trivia about buffalo and a buffalo-making contest.

• October: Middle school students could create rubbings of cemetery headstones, signs around town, and other historical features, then display the works at a diorama of a mill and the early town.

During a Pumpkin Festival on Oct. 28, reenactors will dress in historical

costumes as deceased community members at the cemetery.

• November: A possible recognition of veterans in Carroll County on Veterans Day, and a Shop Small Saturday event at local businesses.

• December: A tour of homes built in 1867, during the Christmas Walk on Dec. 2.

Additional details will be posted throughout the city, as well as on Facebook pages for the city, the Mount Carroll Chamber of Commerce, and the sesquicentennial.

Year-round activities could also include studentwritten stories about families and people who have contributed to Mount Carroll that would run in the Mirror-Democrat, a fishing derby, cutouts of a famous man and woman from Mount Carroll for photos at different events, an oil painting raffle, and other programs.

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Heartland ushers in new year with new board were approved after nomination as signatories for the shelter, as was Sue Walker to perform the daily management of the shelter. Cate will set up heartlandpetwelfare.org as the website for the group.

Interim and outgoing shelter manager Sue Gerlach-Hilgendorf told the board that during 2016, 81 cats had been adopted and 81 had been placed, leaving 21 cats living at the shelter.Gloor, shelter treasurer and board member, said Heartland will be accepting strays again soon.

Gloor added that Heartland is looking to the public for donations as well as for volunteers. He again thanked the outgoing board members for their service to the community and commented that he felt things had gone “very smoothly” in terms of transition at the meeting.

The next meeting of Heartland Pet Welfare will be at 6 p.m. Jan. 16 in the Carroll County Substance Education Coalition office at 114 W. Market St. in Mount Carroll.

BY MICHAEL MILLER For Prairie Advocate

SAVANNA – All but one of the members elected at Heartland Pet Welfare’s meeting Dec. 28 are new to the board, with most of the previous board opting to resign, resulting in Heartland beginning the new year with new faces and a continuing commitment to its cats.

Elected during the meeting were members Mark Maidak, John Gloor, Amy Prowant, Freddie Preston, Penny Kreusch and Brad Cate. Also elected were write-in candidates Marletta Schreiner – the sole member of the old board who remains – and Elaine Shanks.

The board heard a financial report from shelter attorney Ed Mitchell, who said a check for $11,218.50 was received from the resigning board members.

After the general meeting, board of directors elected a slate of officers: Mark Maidak, president; Penny Kreusch, vice president; Amy Prowant, secretary; and John Gloor, treasurer.

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The program aims to get its participants into permanent homes, for which they will pay 30 percent of their net income, while also providing them with counseling and support until they can succeed on their own.

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ROCK FALLS – A new program that will help provide permanent homes and life skills for area homeless people who struggle with issues such as mental illness or substance abuse is launching in May. With a $77,300 federal Housing and Urban Development grant, TriCounty Opportunities Council is establishing the Permanent Supportive Housing Program.

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THURSDAY Exercise your brain in Extension class THOMSON – Keeping your brain fit is important at any age. Current research indicates that challenging the brain is one of several things you can do to contribute to your own brain health as you age. Dhallenging activities is one way to train your brain and keep your wits fit. The University of Illinois Extension will be offering sessions in Thomson in 2017.

Monthly Wits Fitness Brain Exercises Classes are offered on the first Thursday of every month.

Join Extension Educator Karla Belzer as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and enhance cognitive function and memory. The monthly class will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Thomson Public Library, 1005 W. Main St. Class dates for 2017 are Jan. 5, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Dec. 7. There are no classes in February and September.

Each monthly class is free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but appreciated.

Participants are welcome to join the class at any time. For more information, visit the University of Illinois Extension event calendar at http://web. extension.illinois.edu/clw/ or call 815-632-3611.

TUESDAY Inauguration at Odell: “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” MORRISON – Inaugura-

tion Day comes early at Odell Public Library. The 2017 Movie Series at Odell Public Library opens with the 1939 classic, “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” starring Jimmy Stewart. Directed by the famed Frank Capra and co-starring Jean Arthur, the film is a combination of comedy and drama centering on one-man’s campaign against crooked politics.

The doors open at 2 p.m.

There is no charge, but donations are welcomed.

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JAN. 11 Spend a Wild Winter Wednesday with sharks FULTON – The Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center invite the public to attend the next program of the season.

The Wild Winter Wednesdays at the Windmill Cultural Center will teach guests about the habitats of sharks. The public is invited to gather at 9 a.m. for coffee, tea, and refreshments. The program begins at 9:15. The building is accessible to people with disabilities and the program is funded through a grant from the Fulton Association for Community Enrichment (FACE).

Mark Roberts has been the Conservation Education Coordinator and Naturalist for the Clinton County Conservation for 24 years. He has overseen the growth of the program from one to four full-time naturalists, started Blue Heron Eco Cruises, and was a member of the planning team for the Mississippi River Eco Tourism Center at Rock Creek Marina & Campground. In the summer of 2007, Mark was fortunate enough to be invited to participate in leopard shark research in Monterey Bay, California, with the Pelagic Shark Research Foundation through an EarthWatch Institute Grant sponsored

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JAN. 24 This session will last the Exercise your brain in entire morning and will Extension class be for Cloverbud aged STERLING – Keeping youth. Sessions for this your brain fit is imporprogram will rotate every tant at any age. Current 40 minutes for a total of 4 research indicates that sessions. There will also challenging the brain is be a snack offered. Sesone of several things you sion areas include but are can do to contribute to not limited to: Robotics, your own brain health art, baking, nuclear fission, as you age. Dhallenging crocheting, drones and activities is one way to more. train your brain and keep The Workshop will your wits fit. The University be held at St. Peters of Illinois Extension will be Lutheran Church in Mor- offering sessions in Thomrison, 601 N. Jackson son in 2017.

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All roads lead to antiques in Lanark Store owner travels far and wide to keep his shop stocked with good old-fashioned merchandise

BY KACIE LONG For Prairie Advocate

LANARK – The owner of a Lanark antique store likes to think there’s no end to the treasures his customers will find in his store – and he travels a lot of roads to make sure and keep it that way.

Randy Welp, 66, owner of End of the Road Antiques, said if you’re looking for an original primitive antique, his shop is the place to go.

Rustic farmhouse trends have gained in home decor popularity over the past few years, which requires many people to stray from the beaten path when shopping for that special something for their home.

“Victorian is kind of out, and someday it’ll come back again, but primitive seems to stay in,” Welp said. “I like that general store, farm, rural kind of look in my shop.”

Antiquing has become a popular hobby over the past few years, helped along by shows such as “American Pickers,” and is something that has become a trend with all ages of people.

Welp said there’s definitely a mix of ages that come to his shop nowadays.

“More younger people are taking an interest in older stuff and that historical aspect of it and the quality of it,” he said.

End of the Road Antiques is a quaint store, but despite its size, it’s filled with all sorts of odds and ends, from old, wooden cabinets to farmhouse milk jugs.

It definitely gives off that old farmhouse vibe.

“We get a lot of people in our shop that say, ‘Wow, he’s got this displayed so nicely,’” Welp said. “Every once in a while, there’s someone that says there’s too much stuff in here, that it’s overwhelming. But, in general, people love to walk around and spend time in here looking. There are people that love to dig down and open the cupboards up and find something in there that might be hidden.

There’s something to that.”

Welp said he travels all over the country to find antiques to sell in his shop and is very dedicated to making sure he picks things that his customers will enjoy.

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End of the Road Antiques is a store in a small cottage in Lanark that offers a wide variety of seasonal and unique antiques.

“I have some very regular customers, many from Sterling, Rock Falls, the Oregon area, Iowa, Indiana, Wisconsin,” he said.”They come back because this is their kind of stuff.”

The ongoing search of finding the gems to put in his store keeps Welp on his toes.

“There’s a challenge to finding stuff and buying it with the understanding that somebody else has to purchase it from you,” he said.

Gift items, such as candles and signs, are also available at the store, and Welp said prices in his shop range anywhere from $1 to $4,000.

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The store specializes in seasonal and primitive antiques. the history of old stuff and what it did,” Welp said. “It’s fun unearthing interesting treasures. ... There’s something here for everyone.”

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Services such as child care, mental health care, help with moving costs, help finding training for a job, counseling, legal services, life skills training, outpatient health care, substance abuse treatment, food, transportation, and utility deposits will be provided, with the goal of helping participants learn to hold down a job, create and stick to a budget, pay off debt, save for a car, and make healthy meals.

“I am very excited about this program, because I feel it will really help get people off of the streets and give them the supportive services they need to get back on track,” said Neddie Watts, Tri-County’s community services director.

The new program will replace the agency’s Transitional Housing Program, which also is designed to find its

To apply Call 815-625-7830, go to tcochelps.org or find Tri-County Opportunities Council on Facebook for more information. participants permanent homes and life skills, but is available only to families with Neddie Watts children.

In Lee and Whiteside counties, Tri-County has seven transitional units that now will be used for permanent homes.

Those in the transitional program, which will be phased out by June, will be given help finding new shelter and paying moving costs.

As with its transitional program, Tri-County will seek HUD grants each year to keep the Permanent Housing Program going.

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Sunday, December 4, 2016 9:30 am Lunch by Poorboys Catering Items belonging to the Shank Family, Dorothy Reins Est, Vaessen Est, David Blaine, Keller Family, Gerald Hozenga Est, Fuller Family and others. Viewing will begin sale day at 8:30 am. Auction ring one starts on rack items at 9:30 am. Ring two starts at 12:00 noon on floor items.

Household - Tools - Guns - Suburban Whirlpool flattop stove; 2 Whirlpool washers; Whirlpool & Hotpoint dryers; tables & chairs; hutches; buffet; usual kitchenware, pots, pans, etc; 18 qt roaster; blue & amber glassware; Noritaki Summer Eve china; Pfaltzgraff Christmas dish set; cookbooks; 3 Longaberger baskets plus some dishware; misc stools; sofas; loveseats; recliners; lift chair; lamps; entertainment center; LG DVD/ Video recorder; computer desk & other desks; desk chairs; beds; dressers; chests; night stands; quilt rack; sm china cabinet; vacuums; holiday decorations; Coca Cola items; elec guitar; games; Yamaha US-1000 organ; Ashton Drake doll; snow ski; lots of knick knacks; bedding & linen; sewing machines; Craftsman jointer & 12” wood lathe; Penn State Industries dust collection system; Delta 12½” planer; various power tools inlc router, drills, etc; hardware; Hitachi NR90AD nail gun; grinders; misc hand tools; Stihl chain saw; shop vac; misc shop cupboards; ext & step ladders; shovels, rakes, etc; Troy-Bilt tiller plus sm tiller; seeder; garden table/cart; Snapper & Honda push mowers; Kubota T1570 riding mower; Cub Cadet LTX 1046 riding mower; power Ice Drill; live trap; Amana gas grill; US Remington Model 03-A3 30cal carbine, bayonet & ammo; 3 Daisy BB guns; 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT, 4x4, leather, rear cargo doors, 54,370 miles (minor damage near bottom of right front door).

Collectibles Cane bottom rocker & others; secretary; buffet; dresser; chests; sq china cabinet; commode; child’s school desk; Duncan Phyfe table; pedestal; post hall tree; pictures; trunks; milk cans; steel wagon wheels; Singer commercial sewing machine; beaded purses; doll buggy; 2 Texan cap guns; 2 bugles; elec train; replica of steel wheeled wagon; miniature Singer sewing machine; viewer & cards; Hesston belt buckle; kerosene lamp; couple milk bottles; sm cast bell; old books; sm milk pail; Arcade Crystal coffee grinder; adv oil cans; Milledgeville adv items; flat iron; lots of Coke trays; beer stein collection; Pabst wood beer box; 2 egg baskets; 2 pay telephones; Leich wall crank phone; blue fruit jars; various crocks & jugs; various McCoy crockery items; collector plates; silver spoons; salt dips; cruets; some Carnival glass; 6 Autumn Leaf glasses; plus much more.

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Iowa woman dies in 2-vehicle crash Sauk Valley Media report

STERLING – The investigation continues into a two-vehicle crash Dec. 23 that took the life of a 74-yearold Iowa woman.

According to Illinois State Police: A CRV driven by Denise G. Griffin,

74, of Davenport, and a gray pickup driven by John E. Schamberger, 31, of Amboy, were eastbound on U.S. Route 30 near County Line Road in Whiteside County around 11:15 a.m. when Griffin pulled onto the shoulder then attempted a U-turn in front of

Schamberger, who struck Griffin.

She was taken to CGH Medical Center, then to OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford around 3 p.m. She was pronounced dead at 4:20 p.m.

No citations were reported.

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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois drivers who’ve been convicted of driving without insurance could be without a car if they’re caught doing it again, under a law that went into effect Jan. 1 – and that’s not the only new rule of the road that are on the books.

Other changes affect train crossings and Scott’s Law, which requires motorists to move over or slow down for stationary vehicles.

• People who’ve been convicted of driving without insurance and get pulled over for it again could have their vehicle impounded by the police. The law now requires officers to tow a driver’s vehicle when they’re citing them for driving without insurance and they’ve been convicted of driving without insurance within the past year.

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS

By Craig Lang Prairie Advocate Sports

Varsity girls basketball scores

Dec. 27 Cuba City, Wisconsin 44, River Ridge/Scales Mound 27 River Ridge/Scales Mound 45, Brodhead, Wisconsin 41 KSB/Dixon Holiday Classic Byron 62, Sterling Newman 29: Turnovers doomed the Lady Comets, as they fell to the defending 2A state champs by 33 points. Lexi DeVries led Byron with 17 points. Kelsey Simpson took scoring honors for Newman with 12.

Belvidere North 58, Sterling 50: Despite taking an early fourthquarter lead, Sterling couldn’t hold on and fell to the Blue Thunder.

Emily Kaempfer led North with 14 points, while Cheyenne Harrington took high scoring honors for Sterling with 14 points.

Eastland 67, Rochelle 44: The Lady Cougars, behind Makenzie Fink’s 19 points and 7 rebounds, cruised to the victory over the Lady Hubs in Dixon. Katie Krogman added 13 points, and Lydia Coatney and Erin Henze each added 11.

United Township 47, Freeport Aquin 31 Stillman Valley 52, Serena 41 LaSalle-Peru 48, Oregon 26 Rockford Boylan 54, Dixon 30 Spring Valley Hall 55, Freeport 41 Dec. 28 Byron 56, Belvidere North 28 United Township 51, Eastland 44: The Lady Cougars fell to the Lady Panthers in their second game at the KSB/Dixon Holiday Classic. Erin Henze led Eastland with 14 points and 5 rebounds, while Katie Krogman added 10 points.

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Peru 47 Sterling 47, Sterling Newman 42: Grace Gould led the Lady Warriors with 14 points and 6 rebounds. Kelsey Simpson’s 17 points and 8 rebounds led the way for Newman.

Rochelle 61, Freeport Aquin 50: The Lady Bulldogs fell to Rochelle in the consolation round at the Dixon tourney. Abby Lundquest’s 21 points led the Hubs in scoring, while teammates Morgan Baker (16) and Jacie Wyatt (15) added double-figure scoring. Freeport Aquin was led by Mallory Furlong’s 13 points and 10 rebounds.

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Hall 54, Stillman Valley 49 United Township 55, LaSallePeru 39 Stillman Valley 43, Eastland 36: Lydia Coatney led Eastland with 12 points and 7 rebounds as the Lady Cougars dropped their game with the Lady Cardinals.

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Belvidere North 42, Hall 26 Sterling Newman 49, Freeport Aquin 45 (OT): Kelsey Simpson’s 14 points led Newman, with teammate Madison Craft adding a dozen. The Lady Bulldogs were led by Maggie Bald’s 12 points.

Rochelle 54, Sterling Newman 48: Newman’s fourth-quarter charge came up short as they fell to the Hubs. Abby Lundquist led Rochelle with 21 points. Mary Jensen led the Lady Comets with 12 points.

Sterling 57, Freeport Aquin 35: Sterling took a 17-point lead into the locker room at the half and cruised to the victory over Aquin.

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Dixon 44, Oregon 26 Serena 62, Freeport 60 Dixon 47, Serena 28 Oregon 59, Freeport 56: The Lady Hawks trailed by eleven at the half but rallied in the second half to claim the tight three point win over the Lady Pretzels.

Oregon’s Meredith Gelander led the way scoring eighteen points.

Freeport was led by Marley Rowe’s twenty four points with teammate Ally Hasken adding sixteen.

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS Continued . . .

Plano 46 Championship: Amboy 43, AFC 38

Byron 65, Polo 48: The Marcos took a 33-23 lead into the locker room at the half, and came out in the second half with the same intensity to notch the 17-point victory. Justin Young (14) and Reid Taylor (12) led the Marcos in scoring. Pauly Rico led the Tigers with 15 points, while teammates Trent Snodgrass and Connor Harn each contributed 11.

Eastland 62, Amboy 35: The Cougars took a 17-4 first-quarter lead and rolled to the easy win. Ethan Christian led Eastland with 22 points, while teammate Eric Langarica added 16.

The Clippers were led by Jordan Hochstatter’s 10 points.

Reid Taylor dropped in 16 points to lead the Marcos, and teammate Justin Young added a dozen.

Varsity girls Tyler Bruggenwirth led the Steamers with 12 points and basketball Brody Mason chipped in schedule with 10.

Today Championship: Byron Eastland at Warren 55, Eastland 50: In a tight Pearl City at Freeport contest from start to finish, Aquin the Tigers held off the Thursday Cougars down the stretch to Polo at Pecatonica claim the title at the Eastland Orion at Morrison Holiday tourney. Eastland Bureau Valley at Sterling took an18-15 lead into the Newman second quarter, but at the Friday half trailed 30-29. Byron Amboy at Forreston held a slim 2-point lead River Ridge/Scales Mound (43-41) going into the final at Eastland quarter. Pauly Rico led the Le-Win at West Carroll Tigers in scoring with 15 East Dubuque at Pearl City points and Nolan Bielskis Polo at AFC Dec. 28 added 13. The Cougars were Amboy at Forreston Bureau Valley 46, Galva led by Brighton Haverland’s Freeport Aquin at Dakota 35 Dec. 28 18 points.

Freeport at Rockford Knoxville 67, Fulton 24 Polo 63, Prophetstown All-tournament team Stockton 53, Rockridge 27 Jefferson 57: In a pretty tight game Ethan Christians Sterling at Kaneland Monmouth-Roseville 43, throughout, the Marcos held (Eastland), Trent Snodgrass Monday Morrison 34 on to defeat the Prophets.

(Byron), Tyler Bruggenwirth Eastland at Le-Win Wethersfield 48, Erie 38 Justin Young led Polo with (Fulton), Brighton Haverland Pearl City at Milledgeville 19 points, while teammates Mercer County 48, Orion (Eastland), Cameron Spillane Morrison at Sherrard 38 Trevin Woddin added 14 and (Galena), Cody Sanderson Peru St. Bede at Sterling Brady Webb chipped in with (Fulton), Justin Young Newman Dec. 29 a dozen. Nathan Pierceson (Polo), Jordan Hochstatter Tuesday Fulton 33, Morrison 29 led the Prophets with 17 (Amboy), Pauly Rico River Ridge/Scales Mound points.

Wethersfield 57, Bureau (Byron), Nathan Pierceson at Forreston Valley 38 Stillman Valley 50, (Prophetstown) West Carroll at Polo Monmouth-Roseville 47, LaMoille 40 Freeport at Machesney Orion 26 Prophetstown 55, Galena ERIE WARKINS Park Harlem Galva 40, Rockridge 19 49 CARDINAL CLASSIC Knoxville 36, Mercer Polo 62, South Beloit 48: Dec. 27 Varsity boys County 33 Polo jumped out to a 20-8 Mercer County 57, Erie 48, Stockton 39 first-quarter lead and cruised. Bureau Valley 50 basketball scores Justin Young led the Marcos’ Morrison 40, Stockton 35 EASTLAND HOLIDAY Dec. 30 scoring by dropping in 26 Riverdale 55, Le-Win 35 TOURNEY Monmouth-Roseville 52, points, with Trevin Woodin Stark County 52, Dec. 27 Rockridge 18 adding 16 and Brady Webb Knoxville 34 Fulton 50, LaMoille 41: Morrison 50, Galva 41 14. The Sobos were led by Orion 72, Peoria Heights Bureau Valley 41, Fulton The Steamers trailed the Dillon Hagstrom’s 20 points. 49 Lions by a dozen going into 37 Byron 70, Galena 53 Wethersfield 47, Erie 45 quarter two, but stormed Stockton 54, Orion 34 Eastland 47, Fulton 34: (OT) back to take a 3-point lead Knoxville 51, Erie 48 The Cougars outscored the at the half. They outscored Championship: Steamers in every quarter as Dec. 28 LaMoille 27-21 in the Wethersfield 47, Mercer they set up a championship Stockton 58, Erie 39 second half to make the final matchup with Byron. Ethan County 46 Bureau Valley 53, Le-Win margin of victory. Cody Christians led Eastland with 38 Sanderson led Fulton with 19 23 points, and Brighton AMBOY HOLIDAY Morrison 36, Stark points, and teammate Tyler TOURNEY Haverland added 10. Tyler County 34 Bruggenwirth added 12. For Bruggenwirth led Fulton Dec. 27 Riverdale 57, Peoria the Lions, Brady Debruhl Plano 54, Marquette 46 with 12, while teammate Heights 54 scored 17, with George AFC 70, Ridgewood 29 Kyle Schipper added 11 Wethersfield 62, Forreston 51, Indian Creek Stuepfert adding 10. points.

Knoxville 50 South Beloit 64, 25 Orion 49, Mercer County Prophetstown 59 Amboy 58, Somonauk 26 Dec. 29 46 Amboy 46, LaMoille 38 Dec. 28 Ninth place: Galena 48, Bureau Valley 66, Fulton 53, Stillman Valley LaMoille 42 Ridgewood 49, Marquette Riverdale 58 41: Fulton jumped out to a 32 Seventh place: South Stockton 54, Stark 22-12 lead at the half and AFC 54, Plano 40 Beloit 67, Amboy 55 County 34 Indian Creek 49, Somonauk expanded that lead to 43-23 Fifth place: Prophetstown Peoria Heights 56, Mercer going into the final quarter.

30 68, Stillman Valley 49 County 46 Tyler Bruggenwirth led the Amboy 50, Forreston 36 Third place: Polo 55, Wethersfield 49, Steamers with 18 points.

Dec. 29 Fulton 48: The Marcos Morrison 45 Cody Sanderson added 15, Seventh place: Marquette claimed the third-place Orion 49, Le-Win 41 and Cole McClary chipped 53, Somonauk 41 trophy. Polo led by a 32-31 Erie 32, Knoxville 29 Fifth place: Ridgewood 59, in with 13 points. Mathieu at the intermeission and Morrison led Stillman valley extended its lead to 46-41 Indian Creek 28 Dec. 29 with 11 points.

Third place: Forreston 55, going into the final frame.

Erie 36, Stark County 27 ERIE WARKINS CARDINAL CLASSIC Dec. 27 Mercer County 47, Morrison 21 Erie 46, Bureau Valley 45 Monmouth-Roseville 72, Fulton 59 Wethersfield 47, Rockridge 20 Orion 55, Knoxville 48 Stockton 55, Galva 49 Bureau Valley 49, Rockridge 32 Mercer County 52, Monmouth-Roseville 41 Wethersfield 63, Stockton 57 Fulton 47, Orion 40 Erie 40, Galva 32 Knoxville 57, Morrison 35

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• People who drive over railroad tracks while crossing gates are down will face stiffer fines. Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a law in July that increases the penalty for disregarding activated gates and warning

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• Emergency vehicles parked along the side of the road aren’t the only ones you’ll have to move over or slow down for, under a change in Scott’s Law, otherwise knowns as the “Move Over” law.

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Le-Win 52, Peoria Heights 45 Morrison 50, Knoxville 29: Stifling defense by the Mustangs held the Blue Bullets to just 9 points in the final 16 minutes as Morrison rolled to the easy win. Ben Brackemyer led the way for Morrison with 17 points.

Orion 69, Bureau Valley 59 Wethersfield 54, Stockton 45 Riverdale 58, Mercer County 38 Dec. 30 Le-Win 52, Knoxville 45 Morrison 47, Peoria Heights 45 (OT) Mercer County 50, Stockton 34 Riverdale 68, Stark County 40 Erie 57, Bureau Valley 42 Orion 60, Wethersfield 58 (Championship) STERLING NEWMAN TOURNEY Dec. 27 Ridgewood 81, Paw Paw 27 Rock Island Alleman 71, Oregon 15 Sterling Newman 76, Paw Paw 24 Dec. 28 Oregon 49, Paw Paw 36 Rock Island Alleman 61, Ridgewood 39 Sterling Newman 76, Oregon 57 Dec. 29 Rock Island Alleman 80, Paw Paw 23 Sterling Newman 66, Ridgewood 60 (OT) Dec. 30 Ridgewood 64, Oregon 39 Rock Island Alleman 52, Sterling Newman 50 PLANO TOURNEY Dec. 26 Peoria Notre Dame 41, Forreston 25 Dec. 27 Forreston 51, HinckleyBig Rock 37 Dec. 28 Dixon 50, Forreston 33 Dec. 30 Nineteenth place: Forreston 58, Coal City 57 Christian Liberty Academy Invite Dec. 29 Freeport Aquin 73, North Shore Country Day 52: A

20-point run in the middle of the game led the Bulldogs to the victory. Leading scorers for Aquin were Bryce Carlson (17), Zac Cummins (13), Patrick Gustafson (11) and Carter Budenz (10).

Freeport Aquin 76, Christian Liberty Academy 45: Aquin jumped out to a quick 13-point lead and cruised. Carter Budenz paced the Bulldogs with 17 points, with teammate Gustafson adding 13.

PEKIN TOURNEY Dec. 28 Lake Zurich 54, Freeport 31 Freeport 52, Chicago Mt. Carmel 47 Dec. 29 Bartonville-Limestone 48, Freeport 46

Varsity boys basketball schedule

Today Kirkland Hiawatha at Milledgeville Thursday Freeport Aquin at Forreston East Dubuque at Eastland Orangeville at Milledgeville Galena at West Carroll Scales Mound at Pearl City Dakota at Polo Friday Rockford Jefferson at Freeport DeKalb at Sterling Saturday Eastland at Le-Win West Carroll at Stockton Pecatonica at Freeport Aquin Sterling Newman at Reed Custer Geneseo at Sterling Tuesday Forreston at AFC Pearl City at Eastland Milledgeville at Amboy Fulton at Morrison Kewanee at Sterling Newman Ottawa at Sterling

Varsity wrestling results

Dec. 29 Abe’s Rumble, Springfield Morrison 52, Lawrenceville 30 Morrison 47, El PasoGridley 30 Morrison 39, Clifton Central 36 Morrison 45, Mercer County 34 Auburn 39, Morrison 34

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CARROLL COUNTY, ILLINOIS RIA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, v.

THERESA A. SCHROEDER; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

No. 16 CH 6 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure entered by the court in the above-entitled cause on October 17, 2016, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, will be sold by the county sheriff at public auction to the highest bidder. (a) The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Anne C. Dunbar, c/o Brooks Law Firm, P.C., Attorneys for Plaintiff, 3725, Blackhawk Road, Suite 200 Rock Island, IL 61201 (309) 786-4900 (b) The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 1907 Superior Avenue, Savanna, IL 61074 The legal description of the real estate is:

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d) A description of the improvement on the real estate is: a single family home. (e) The time and place of the sale are: January 24, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., Carroll County Courthouse, 301 N Main Street, Mount Carroll, IL 61053. f) The terms of the sale are: This sale is an “AS-IS” sale for cash.

The successful bidder must deposit 10% of the successful bid with the balance to be paid by certified funds within 24 hours. Upon payment in full of the bid mount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. (g) The case title, case number and the court in which the foreclosure was filed are: This information is shown above. The case number is 16 CH 6. The Court is the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Carroll County, Illinois. (h) Other information ordered by the Court: None. i) The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff.

The sale is further subject to confirmation.

The property will not be open for inspection. Prospective buyers are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful bidder has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

RIA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff

By BROOKS LAW FIRM, P.C. Its Attorneys Prepared by: Anne C. Dunbar BROOKS LAW FIRM, P.C. 3725 Blackhawk Road, Suite 200 Rock Island, IL 61201 Phone: (309) 786-4900 Attorneys for RIA Federal Credit Union Dec, 28, 2016, Jan. 4, 11, 2017

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CARROLL COUNTY, ILLINOIS RIA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, v.

THERESA A. SCHROEDER; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

No. 16 CH 6 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure entered by the court in the above-entitled cause on October 17, 2016, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, will be sold by the county sheriff at public auction to the highest bidder. (a) The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Anne C. Dunbar, c/o Brooks Law Firm, P.C., Attorneys for Plaintiff, 3725, Blackhawk Road, Suite 200 Rock Island, IL 61201 (309) 786-4900 (b) The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 1907 Superior Avenue, Savanna, IL 61074 The legal description of the real estate is: LOT 5 AND LOT 6 IN BLOCK 1 IN EAST SAVANNA, FORMERLY A SUBURB AND NOW A PART OF THE CITY OF SAVANNA, IN THE COUNTY OF CARROLL AND STATE OF ILLINOIS (d) A description of the improvement on the real estate is: a single family home. (e) The time and place of the sale are: January 24, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., Carroll County Courthouse, 301 N Main Street, Mount Carroll, IL 61053. f) The terms of the sale are: This sale is an “AS-IS” sale for cash. The successful bidder must deposit 10% of the successful bid with the balance to be paid by certified funds within 24 hours.

Upon payment in full of the bid mount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. (g) The case title, case number and the court in which the foreclosure was filed are: This information is shown above. The case number is 16 CH 6. The Court is the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Carroll County, Illinois. (h) Other information ordered by the Court: None. i) The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation.

The property will not be open for inspection. Prospective buyers are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful bidder has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

RIA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff

By BROOKS LAW FIRM, P.C. Its Attorneys Prepared by: Anne C. Dunbar BROOKS LAW FIRM, P.C. 3725 Blackhawk Road, Suite 200 Rock Island, IL 61201 Phone: (309) 786-4900 Attorneys for RIA Federal Credit Union Dec, 28, 2016, Jan. 4, 11, 2017

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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CELEBRATE RECOVERY! A program based on the Bible.

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

ADOPTION NOTICES

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1-800-790-5260 (ask for Adam) (MCN) PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? Call us first. Living expenses, housing, medical, and continued support afterwards. Choose adoptive family of your choice. Call 24/7.

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DIXON

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MILLEDGEVILLE 1BR upstairs heated att. garage, C/A, rent incl. Util., no pets or smoking. Dep. & ref.

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ROCK FALLS

MOBILE HOMES

Clean, quiet, lg. Effull ficiency, kitchen, lg. Bath, $265+ dep. 815718-9316

HOMES FOR RENT

FOR RENT

315

EMPLOYMENT

505

310

MORRISON 2BR home, attached garage, stove, refrig., w/d, dishwasher furnished. 815499-2853

ROCK FALLS Cute 3BR, all redone. Why Rent?™ $598/mo.

815-878-7399.

Casey's General Store in Franklin Grove accepting applications for Store Manager Rock Falls IL. location 1st Ave. Food Service Leader Rock Falls IL Dixon Ave. Food Service Leader and Shift Leader Dixon IL. Must be willing to work days, nights weekends and some holidays.

Apply online at www.caseys.com or mail applications to P.O. Box 836 Sterling IL. 61081

STERLING

CNAs & RNs

Good Samaritan Society Mt. Carroll, a 5-star, NO-LIFT facility, is proud to provide loving care for the whole person - body, mind & spirit. We are seeking compassionate individuals to add to our care team in the following positions:

CNAs - part-time all shifts Staff RN - part-time $ 2500 sign-on bonus available!

All part-time staff receive IMMEDIATE Paid Time Off accrual & paid holidays, discounts on Verizon Wireless plans, auto & home owner’s insurances & more! To those who qualify, we offer a variety of insurance coverages & retirement plan. Interested?

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

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EMPLOYMENT

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PAID IN ADMAKE VANCE! $1000 Weekly!!

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

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Apply in person Mondays from 16p.m. and Fridays 9a.m.-3p.m. at H & R Block, 1027 lst Ave. Rock Falls Truck driver needed. CDL required.

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2015 International semi (sleepercab).

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AUCTIONS

615

State of Illinois Surplus Property Online Auction Equipment, watches, boats, vehicles, knives, jewelry and much more iBid.illinois.gov

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AREA GARAGE SALES 624

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.

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

In Thomson area 815-541-3178

HEALTH & FITNESS

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MEDICAL SUPPLIES

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PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 AKC reg. German Shepherd pups blk/tan, dewormed & shots. Ready now Parents on site. $600 cash.

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KITTENS, KITTENS, KITTENS and Cats too ... ALL are in need of a great home!

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

SNOWBLOWERS

782

MTD Snowblower 3hp 2 cyl 21” cut, new auger, good cond., $250 815973-3223

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS

Are you getting of the TIRED COLD WINTERS where you are?

Why don't you get in your RV Camper and come to J-5 in We Mission TX. are located in the Rio Grande Valley. winter Average temps are 70 degrees daytime and 50 nighttime. We are a small park in a country setting but have stores and restaurants near by. We have specials for first time visitors. Call at 956-682us 7495 or email info@j5rvpark texas.com, www.j5rvpark texas.com Tom and Donna Tuttle Managers (MCN)

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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 Conference Ctr. Shed. In Mt. Carroll, take to the Sr. Center from 8AM -1PM, Mon. thru Friday. 244-1800

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TRAILER Sale: 6'x12' V-nose ramp Cargo $2.750.00, 7'x16' V-nose ramp $4,199.00; Skidloader trailers SAVE $600.00 to $700.00, Fuel Trailers, Scissor lift trailers, Snowmobile trailers 2 place & 4-place; 150 trailers, 100's of trailer PARTS! Trailer Repairs 515-972-4554 www.FortDodge TrailerWorld.com (MCN)

AUTOMOBILES

905

2002 Chevy Malibu,130k + mi. new tires, runs great.

New Price $2,100 OBO 815-219-2734

AUTOMOBILES

905

2005 Nissan Altima 144K mi.

Good cond. Lots of new parts. Heated leather seats. $2700/obo.

815-973-9600

S.U.V.S

909

2001 Mercedes ML 320, 132K, AWD, hitch, reliable. $5250.

Call 815-312-0037

TRUCKS

910

1966 Chevy step bed C10 pickup.

New 350 motor & trans. $8,000. Call 815-440-9132 for more details.

BOATS/MOTORS

940

2015 Lund, under 50 hrs. on motor, 115 hp, Mercury 19.7 length loaded, 2 live wells - xm stereo plus much more, exc. shape.

Must see to appreciate $20,000 firm 815-379-2427

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