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ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE | SPOTLIGHT ON TONY McCOMBIE

Mayor-turned-legislator prepares her game plan Property taxes, state budget, education funding on McCombie’s to-do list

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

SPRINGFIELD – She’s still getting her feet wet, but State Rep. Tony McCombie wants to make sure those feet hit the ground running when the General Assembly returns to work this week.

The freshman lawmaker is sketching out an ambitious agenda that includes expanding a senior tax freeze, committee appointments, education funding, property taxes, and municipal funds – the last item already moving

up on her list of priorities.

McCombie wants to keep municipalities’ money from getting locked up in a legislative stalemate again.

“I’m looking at a bill with the Illinois Municipal League. It’s for municipal funds, such as video gaming, to be automatically distributed without a budget,” McCombie, R-Savanna, said during a telephone interview early last week.

The former Savanna mayor, who defeated twoterm Democratic Rep. Mike Smiddy in the November election to win the 71st District seat, cited as an

example the sales tax funds that are supposed to go to Thomson, but won’t get Rep. Tony McCombie there until there’s a state budget in place.

“I don’t want it to be held up. It’s not the state’s money,” McCombie, 43, said.

McCombie also wants to address property taxes, starting with raising the senior property tax freeze threshold. Current rules require seniors to have a total household income of $55,000 or less to receive the freeze.

“If I’m a senior and I’m making $55,001, I am not

able to apply for the senior freeze,” McCombie said.

So far, she has sought an appointment to the tourism committee, which she said would be a useful tool for the district. She also is interested in serving on banking, insurance, or real estate panels, but would accept other positions.

“I told [Republican Minority Leader Jim] Durkin I’m open to anything, because I think it’s important for legislators to be well-rounded,” McCombie said.

The new face in Springfield will get guidance from more experienced House colleagues. She’s seated next to 93rd District Rep. Norine Hammond, R-Macomb, who’s

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beginning her fifth term, and Brian Stewart, R-Freeport, first appointed to the post in 2013, whose 89th District includes part of Whiteside County.

In addition, Hammond and another legislator will be running a mentoring program, McCombie said.

As she gains more experience, McCombie wants to address education funding and property taxes, in that order, she said.

“I’ve met with [36th District] Sen. Neil Anderson, [7th District] Rep. Chris Welch and Whiteside County Farm Bureau on education funding. Until we do something with education funding, we can’t do much with property taxes,”

McCombie said.

She also wants to help fix the state budget, but is still getting her feet wet.

“The bottom line is, communication will get that budget passed. I’m looking to sit down with other Republicans and Democrats, continue to talk about it,” she said.

However negotiations go, McCombie said she stands on her campaign promises, including one not to raise taxes.

“I’m looking at compromise. It’s not my plan to propose or support any tax increases. We can’t just keep raising taxes. It’s not fair to us, the citizens, and it’s very irresponsible as legislators to keep proposing that as a solution.”

EASTLAND SCHOOLS

Eastland funds steady at mid-year

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

LANARK – Despite some early- and late-year costs, Eastland School District’s budget is meeting projections, board members learned at their Jan. 18 meeting.

Dr. Mark Hansen, the district’s superintendent, presented a review of the second-quarter budget, and said expenditures in the education and building funds are below 50 percent at the fiscal year’s midpoint.

Total expenditures are at 57 percent for the Photo by Ken Groezinger of Shannon

Ken Groezinger of Shannon has photographed a snowy owl in the Shannon area for five consecutive years.

Groezinger takes the photos every January or February. Snowy owls normally live in the Aleutians in Alaska, or in northeastern Manitoba, northern Quebec and Labrador in Canada. Sometimes in the winter, however, they can be found as far south as Texas and Florida.

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SHANNON – The driver of an SUV that rear-ended an Eastland school bus Jan. 11 was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Heather Skerik, 30, of Shannon, also was cited for failure to wear a seat belt.

The accident happened around 3:20 p.m. Jan. 11 on Shannon Road at the Canadian Pacific Railroad crossing.

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“We are on schedule to come in under budget for the year,” Hansen said.

Hansen also gave a brief update on legislative proposals in Springfield, among them a possible budget compromise in which income taxes would be increased in exchange for a property tax freeze.

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Obituaries Larry D. Slick

MILLEDGEVILLE – Larry D. Slick, 79, of Milledgeville, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, at his home.

He was a farmer.

Larry was born Nov. 30, 1937, in Lanark, the son of Luke and Irma H. (Butz) Slick. He married June R. Andrews on Aug. 31, 1958, in Polo. Larry served in the Army. He was a member of Milledgeville United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife of Milledgeville; two daughters, Susan (John) Slaughter of Arlington, Texas, and Deanna (Gilmar) Espana of Houston; one son, Marvin (Julie) Slick of Byron; one sister, Verda Werkhiser of Pearl City; two brothers, Franklin Slick of Milledgeville and Alden Ethridge of Lena; and seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, and one sister.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at McDonald Funeral Home in Milledgeville. The funeral will be at 10 a.m.

Saturday at Milledgeville United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Sophia Hyon officiating. Burial with military honors will be at South Elkhorn Cemetery in Milledgeville.

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Raymond F. Kloth

SAVANNA – Raymond F. Kloth, 77, of Savanna, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, at his home.

Raymond was born April 3, 1939, in Elmhurst, the son of James and Catherine (Atkinson) Kloth. He married Judy Laursen on Jan. 19, 1959, in Wadsworth. Ray worked for 35 years for Abbott Laboratories in Abbott Park, retiring in 1994. After retirement in 1997, Ray and Judy bought a farm and built a home in rural Savanna, satisfying a lifelong dream of theirs to live in the country.

Ray was a self assured man who wore bib overalls, loved to collect antique farm equipment, and was affectionately known in the community as “farmer.”

Ray was a family man first and foremost, known to all as being outspoken, generous, full of life, fearless and ready to embrace any challenge that life brought.

Ray was a loving brother, husband, father and grandfather. As a young boy, he was the driving force to support and keep

his family together, a common thread throughout his life and that which will continue.

Ray was a man of many interests, talented in woodworking, leatherwork and a collector of all things great and small. An engineer at heart, Ray designed and built many grand projects throughout his life. He had a passion for fishing, fly tying, and camping. Ray also raised roller pigeons and enjoyed attending competitions. Ray was an avid Chicago Bears fa.n and enjoyed watching the games with his daughter.

He also enjoyed traveling with his wife, Judy. and was particularly drawn to the history of the West, and together, they traveled extensively throughout the western U.S. Raymond will be dearly missed. but never forgotten. by his wife, Judy; three daughters, Cindy (Ayed Albtounieh) Kloth of Karak, Jordan, Vicky (William F. Todd) Kloth of Mount Carroll, and Brenda (Jim) McMillan of Savanna; one son, Kevin Kloth of Savanna; four grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren, with one in the bun; three sisters; and one brother.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and one sister.

A private family funeral service will be held at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Burial will be

at Zion Cemetery in rural Savanna. A celebration of life gathering will be from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Savanna Bible Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Savanna Community Ambulance Association in Raymond’s memory.

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Donald G. Fisher

MOUNT CARROLL – Donald G. Fisher, 86, of Mount Carroll, formerly of Chadwick, died Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, at Good Samaritan Society – Mount Carroll.

Don was born Feb. 11, 1930, the son of Herbert and Helen (Robinson) Fisher in Rock Falls,. He attended Rock Falls country schools. Don proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War, earning a Purple Heart medal due to injuries he received on Sept. 19, 1951 at Heart Break Ridge, Korea. On Nov. 6, 1950, he married Alta Beaston in Sterling. They celebrated 46 years of marriage and raised five children. Alta passed away June 29, 1997.

Don and Alta farmed for 34 years near Chadwick and Mount Carroll. He then owned and operated his

own welding shop, Fisher’s Welding, for 12 years until retiring. Don was a member of Hickory Grove United Methodist Church in Wacker, Disabled American Veterans, Military Order of the Purple Heart, and the American Legion. He loved spending time outdoors fishing, hunting, and boating. He also enjoyed meeting with the “Dirty Dozen” every Thursday, and especially loved spending time with his family.

Don will be dearly missed by his four sons, Edward Fisher of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, Rick Fisher of Great Falls, Montana, Roger (Betty Jean) Fisher of Dickeyville, Wisconsin and Dave Fisher of Valdosta, Georgia: one daughter, Linda Sue (Dan) Davis of Lanark; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one brother, William “Wes” Fisher of Rock Falls.

Donald also was preceded in death by three brothers, John, LeRoy, and Robert; a sister, Lula Belle Folsom; and a dear friend and companion, Virginia Novicki.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at LawJones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling.

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SAVANNA – Robert Anderson, 81, of Savanna, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, at his home.

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SAVANNA – Richard John Sipe, 83, of Savanna, formerly of Mount Carroll, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, at his home.

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ELIZABETH – Jack Oliver Graves, 80, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, at Elizabeth Nursing Home.

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SAVANNA – Robert Anderson, 81, of Savanna, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, at his home.

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MOUNT CARROLL SCHOOLS

Board OK’s start delay option for bad weather

BY MICHAEL MILLER For Prairie Advocate

State still owes district money

SAVANNA – The West Carroll school board during its Jan. 18 meeting approved granting district Superintendent Adam Brumbaugh the authority to delay school when weather or other emergency conditions dictate.

Brumbaugh told the board he was seeking direction on his authority to delay school due to bad weather conditions. Currently, he has the power only to cancel school or to let students out early for such conditions.

He said that if the board wanted to allow him the option of delaying the start of school – or even if it did not – it should be written as such in the handbook.

Board member Jamie McCombie wondered what the policy is regarding earlymorning sports practice if school is canceled. Board member John McIntyre said his understanding was that practices would be voluntary on days when weather is bad enough to cancel school.

“Normally, if we cancel school because the roads are too bad or it’s icy or snowy, if the coach is going to open it up, that shouldn’t be held against the kid,” Brumbaugh said. He added that in a recent day there were 31 other school districts that had used a two-hour delay due to weather conditions.

Board President Jerry Anderson, who cast the lone “no” vote, said he had always been against such a policy, and he still was.

He said that with a 2-hour

West Carroll Superintendent Adam Brumbaugh told the school board the district was “pretty spot-on with where we should be at 50 percent of the school year.”

Board member Beverly Kilpatrick asked about how much money the district was owned by the state. Brumbaugh said that categoricals had not yet been released, but in an email the district released shortly after the meeting, it was revealed that the State of Illinois owes the district $950,773.32 for fiscal year 2017 and $1,149.97 for fiscal year 2016.Brumbaugh said in response to Kilpatrick that the district has not received any transportation payments, nor has it received any of its Early Childhood grants.

“They told us that this was going to be the best budget in 7 years,” Brumbaugh said, “because it was going to be fully funded. ... And yet, if we are not receiving the categoricals, then are we worse off than we were in previous years?”

Other board action • Brumbaugh reported that after a pilot and training period, West Carroll plans to adopt the Schoolology program for grades 5 to 12. According to schoolology.com, Schoolology is a learning management system that allows institutions to create engaging content, design lessons, and assess student understanding.

• Assistant High School Principal/Athletic Director Joe Hansen reported that the Manny’s Shootout was “a lot of fun.”

• Middle School Principal Julie Katzenberger noted that her staff members had achieved a 97 percent attendance rate, and commended them on this achievement.

• High School Principal Jeff Utsinger commented on the FFA competing in parliamentary procedure at Blue Ridge, reporting that the Middle School, freshman and high school teams all won first place. West Carroll’s Daniel Hartman took first overall for chairperson, Emma Alljets for secretary, and Luke Jones took first place for floor member, with “many other great results,” Utsinger said.

• District Superintendent Adam Brumbaugh thanked the Savanna City Council and Savanna Mayor Peg Haffey for considering his proposal for a “home rule” tax.

“It isn’t going to happen this election,” the superintendent said, but he held out hope that it could at some point in the future.

time frame could make a difference in the conditions that originally prompted the delay.

Board member Fred Tipton said he had a concern about the liability of the school putting buses out on those early, perhaps foggy or icy roads, and possibly creating a hazard for the students or other drivers.

“This way, if you have a 2-hour delay and it’s still bad, you can still cancel school,” he said. “... And if it does clear up, we can keep our money coming in. It’s no different than getting out at 1:30.”

Kilpatrick noted that with so many other districts having the delayed start option, somehow those parents must have to make accommodations

for their children in such a circumstance.

Anderson said this is different than a case of early dismissal, when there is a plan in place. In the morning, he said, it’s much harder to make arrangements.

Kilpatrick said that another consideration is that if a school district cancels more than 5 days, it does not get to make those additional days up.

McCombie expressed confidence in Brumbaugh’s ability to gauge whether conditions had improved sufficiently after 2 hours.

Brumbaugh said this power would be “highly discretionary.”

“We don’t want to create hardships on families; we want them to be safe,” he said.

Closed session action The following items represent action taken by the board during closed session: • Approved the following non-certified employment: Tevan Campbell – WCHS Level 1 technical aide for math (APEX); Monica Rieck – WCPS special education aide for pre-K • Approved the following coaching recommendations: Salinda Belander – WCMS track coach; Jim McLuckie – WCMS volunteer track coach; Dan Nevils – WCMS volunteer track coach; Ryan Strong – WCMS volunteer girls’ basketball coach; Joe Meade – WCHS head varsity golf coach; Andy Hughes – WCHS volunteer baseball coach; Matt Ritchie – WCHS volunteer baseball coach; Dustin Hayden – WCHS volunteer baseball coach; Melissa Gehant – WCHS softball assistant coach.

• Approved leaves without pay for Kendra Sipe and Tara Allen.

• Approved extended leave for Chris Santeramo.

• Approved a fourth personal day for Judy Mathers. late start because of a 30-below temperature, “at 2 hours later, it’s still 28 below zero, they’re still going to have to go out to the dang bus. ... You’ve got working

families who can’t afford to take 2 hours off from the factory or wherever.”

Board member Jessica Edwards said she agreed that in such a situation it

was hard for parents to make plans, but she felt it was no different than parents having to plan for early dismissal or school cancellations.

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ne of my least favorite parts of my jobs is trying to figure out what people want.

Isn’t that one of the hardest things in life, period?

Last week, I bit the bullet and scheduled a Cubs trip. Not something I had 100 percent confidence behind, since the last time we did a Cubs trip I had an extra 20 tickets left.

Also with winning the World Series, ticket prices have increased. Needless to say, I bit the bullet and we sold out within 2 days by posting only on social media. Something I would have NEVER guessed would happen. With that being said, I am sitting here fretting over the fact that I am ordering more tickets!

Yes, we are going to try two buses. This makes me quite nervous, but go big or go home!

The date of the trip is Friday, June 9. The Cubs will be facing the Rockies.

It is a 1:20 p.m. game. We will leave Carroll County at 9 a.m. We will be sitting in the infield reserve terrace. Cost of the tickets and transportation are $85 for members and $90 for nonmembers. Payment is needed to reserve your seat.

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The Young Leaders are finalizing the Harvest for All. The guys collected more than 6,500 bushels of corn and have checks still coming in. As soon as we get a dollar amount and a final count, we will be doing our annual Thank You ad.

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Under the proposal, increased income tax revenue would be distributed to districts facing the greatest need, but districts using property taxes would have no way to increase their funding.

“Right now, Eastland is doing fine, but we are dependent on property wealth,” Hansen said.

In action items, the board

voted to change dates for the March and April board meetings to the third Monday of each month, instead of the current third Wednesday.

The March meeting will be March 13 instead of March 15, while the April meeting will be April 17 instead of April 19. Hansen said the moves were to allow board members to watch their children’s baseball games.

The board also held a closed session for personnel topics. Afterward, members

accepted the resignations of Brandon Bull as assistant theater director, and Mallory Clements as head volleyball coach, both for this year.

Both openings will be posted, as will a summer school credit recovery facilitator for seventh through 12th grades, a full-time, self-contained fifth-grade teacher, and a full-time special education teacher with Learning Behavior Specialist 1 endorsement.

SHANNON – Village personnel will have a special board meeting at 5 p.m. Jan. 31 at the village hall, 17 E. Market St., on an upcoming water treatment project.

Two of the village’s wells contain levels of radium which exceeds U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency standards. Over time, exposure to radium can increase the risk of cancer.

To reduce the levels of radium, the Village Board voted in December to approve a contract with Fehr Graham Engineering and Environmental for designing a treatment facility building and permanent radium treatment equipment.

In an email, Village President Bonnie Foust said the village plans to have the filtration system up and running by September 2018.

The standard maximum contaminant level for radium isotopes 226 and

228 is 5.0 picocuries per liter. On Nov. 29, Shannon’s well number 4 tested at 6.7 pCi/L,while well 1 and 2 tested at 7.5 pCi/L. In a public notice, village personnel let residents know that they do not need to use an alternative water supply.

The board passed an initial water user rate increase of $15 per month, effective in January, to help fund the project.

The village also is applying to the Illinois Public Water Supply State Revolving Fund for financial assistance to bring the water supply up to Illinois Environmental Protection Agency standards.

In December, the Eastland school board decided to request water quality updates from Shannon village officials. Eastland Elementary School is in Shannon.

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MOUNT CARROLL – During its first meeting of 2017, the Carroll County Board on Thursday approved the Computer Information bid for CAD System improvements that are expected to be completed by May, clearing the way for implementation of the county’s Next Generation 911 plan.

The board authorized the first payment of $27,868.53.

The county’s total portion of the project cost will be $50,000, which was budgeted in the General Fund.

Sheriff Jeff Doran presented a progress report on the continuing installation of LED lighting on Mount Carroll streets,

commending the project for its increased safety and energy conservation.

County Treasurer Diane Powers informed the board of the completion of W2s for county employees, and said her office is seeking an intern. Also, auditors will arrive this week.

Circuit Clerk Patty Hiher discussed the legal issues

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County Assessor Annette Gruhn said there are 79 property tax assessment appeals underway with the Board of Review, and County Clerk and Recorder Brian Woessner told the board his office is preparing for the April 4 election.

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STUDENT NEWS Paulson makes Dean’s List at McKendree University LEBANON – Skylar Paulson, a junior exercise science and sports performance major from Lanark, has been named to the McKendree University Dean’s List for the fall 2016 semester for earning a grade point average of 3.60 or higher.

McKendree University is a College of Distinction, among “America’s 100 Best College Buys,” and recognized as a “Military Friendly School” by Victory Media. Founded in 1828, the historic campus is 25 miles from downtown St. Louis, with campuses in Kentucky and programs at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.

Weaver named to Dean’s List at Goshen College GOSHEN, Indiana – Austin Weaver, a junior from Lanark, was one of 25 graduate and continuing studies students recognized on the fall 2016 Dean’s List at Goshen College.

Weaver, a graduate of Eastland High School, is studying business.

The Dean’s List includes students earning at least a 3.75 GPA, while completing at least 12 hours of course work for a letter grade. Only grades from the designated semester are included in the Dean’s List selection process.

Local students named to UW Whitewater Dean’s List

Local students named to Dean’s List at Iowa State University AMES, Iowa – Four local students were named to the Fall Semester 2016 Dean’s List at Iowa State University.

They include Rachel Elizabeth Badtke, a junior from Mount Carroll majoring in animal science; Chloe J. Carson, a senior from Mount Carroll majoring in agricultural

and life sciences education; Ashley Brianne Acree, a junior from Savanna studying sociology; and Haley Nicole Appel, a junior from Thomson studying early childhood education.

Students named to the Dean’s List must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale, while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work.

WHITEWATER, Wisconsin – Joseph Quinn of Mount Carroll, Evan Bull of Pearl City, Nikki Bourland of Stockton, and Megan Gronewold of Forreston have been named to the University of WisconsinWhitewater Dean’s List for the 2016 fall semester.

These students have demonstrated their academic abilities by receiving a gradepoint average of 3.4 or above in a single semester.

The Registrar’s Office reports 3,578 students were selected for the Dean’s List for the fall semester. About 12,000 students are enrolled at UW-Whitewater.

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The Answer Fitness and Tanning Club is boarded up Monday morning in downtown Savanna after a fire damaged the business’ building overnight. No injuries reported, but Savanna Fire Chief Shawn Picolotti said there was “extensive damage.”

No injuries in Sunday fire Chief: Sparks from box fan caused ignition STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5501

SAVANNA – A box fan caused a Sunday night fire that damaged a downtown business.

Savanna Fire Chief Shawn Picolotti said his department received a call at 8:22 p.m. about a fire at The Answer Fitness and Tanning Club,

319 Main St. He said the fire was out, and his crew was back at the department by 1:45 a.m.

“We got it confined to one building,” he said. “There was extensive damage, but I don’t believe it was a total loss.”

No injuries were reported.

Picolotti said video showed sparks coming from the fan when the fire started at the club.

“It was a box fan being used to keep the windows from fogging up,” Picolotti said.

A post on club’s Facebook

page says it will be closed “temporarily,” and to check the page for updates. The club is typically open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, check out the Facebook page, visit fitnesstanning.com or call 815273-3747.

The state fire marshal assisted in investigating the fire.

The Chadwick, Fulton, Hanover, Mount Carroll, Shannon, Thomson, and Sabula, Iowa, fire departments assisted at the scene.

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The Highway Department received approval by voice vote for federal participation in the Galena Street Bridge project, and the board approved execution of the agreement by the County Board chair. The board also approved a resolution to appropriate county matching tax funds to pay the county’s share of the project.

The board also approved declaration of a 1998 International 4900 Series dump truck and a hydraulic driven broom attachment for a Case 621 wheel loader tractor as surplus equipment, paving the way for County Engineer Kevin Vandendooren to sell the items.

Zoning Officer Jeremy Hughes reported a countywide decline in building permits in 2016.

The County Health Department reported it has filled its one opening with a part-time hire.

Under new business, newly elected state Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, addressed the board, saying she has opened her new

office in Savanna and is meeting with department heads and boards in all the counties she represents.

“Regardless of party affiliation, I am open to all and any discussions, and I will be a voice for all of your needs and concerns,” McCombie said. “Everywhere I look, the State of Illinois is causing funding issues for everybody, so please be sure to reach out to me if you have questions or concerns, and please be sure that I am very open to any discussions and learning more about what your needs are.”

Board members also approved bills paid in vacation, bills as presented

by Committees on Claims, and the minutes from its Dec. 15 meeting. Board members Rodney Fritz and Kevin Reibel were absent.

The board’s next meeting is scheduled for 9:30

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JEAN FERRIS Event chair, Savanna Historical Society

The Carroll County Cancer Relay for Life Committee is working to update its list of cancer survivors. If you are a cancer survivor living in Carroll County and have not attended the Relay for Life Survivors’ dinner in the past, or if you know of a new survivor who would like to be added to the list, please contact Bev Lundquist at 1106 E. Benton St., Mount Carroll, IL 61053 or call 815-244-9684.

The 2017 Carroll County Cancer Survivor celebration and dinner has been scheduled for Saturday, April 8, at Mount Carroll Church of God. The Relay will be held at Savanna Old Mil Park on Saturday, June 24.Mark those dates on your calendar now!

We want to honor each and every survivor, so please help us keep our list up-to-date.

The decorations are put away, the ribbons folded, the trees dismantled at the Savanna Museum and Cultural Center.

Another very successful Festival of Trees is past, and already ideas are being discussed for a future festival.

The volunteers who helped with the festival and the Jingle Mingle are the best! We have a very dedicated core of individuals who are always ready to help with any activities. Without them, we would not be able to present our programs. Our community and area has so much talent and creativity!

Every year, the trees are unique and special, and it is a real joy to see the decorated entries. To those who donated items and helped with expenses, thank you.

For all the support, thank you very much!

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POLICE REPORTS Carroll County Sheriff Heather L. Solomon, 37, of Mount Carroll; 1:55 p.m. Jan. 17 at state Route 52 and Maple Grove Road near Lanark; speeding 69 mph in a 55-mph zone; given warning.

Kenneth G. Kradle, 57, of Chadwick; 5:26 p.m. Jan. 15 in Chadwick; domestic battery – bodily harm; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

John J. Spencer, 27, of Chadwick; 3:10 p.m. Jan. 16 on Chicago Avenue in Savanna; warrant for contempt; held at Carroll County Jail.

Christina L. Dersham, 19, of Clinton, Iowa; Jan. 16 on Riverview Road in Savanna; failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident; given notice to appear in court.

Kenton Y. Hentz, 20, of Hanover; Jan. 16 at Carroll County Jail; Jo Daviess County warrant for failure to appear – petition to show cause (criminal damage to property); held for extradition.

Alex J. Moen, 22, of Chadwick; 6:45 p.m. Jan. 15; leaving the scene of an accident with vehicle damage, improper lane usage, failure to report a vehicle accident, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident; posted bond and released.

Thomas N. Nelson, 21, of Chad-

wick; 4:06 p.m. Jan. 15 at 10331 Beede Road, Lanark; speeding 70 mph in a 55-mph zone; given notice to appear in court.

Dale R. Greenwood, 43, of Green Rivers, Wisconsin; 3:39 p.m. Jan. 15 at intersection of Dame and Towline roads near Lanark; speeding 82 mph in a 55-mph zone; given notice to appear in court.

Don P. Dietz, 56, of Lanark; 3:30 p.m. Jan. 15 on Zier Road east of Timber Road; speeding 71 mph in a 55-mph zone; released with promise to comply.

Dorie L. Thomas, 32, of Savanna; 2:50 p.m. Jan. 15 at Savanna Police Department; violation of sex offender registration; held at Carroll County Jail.

Miranda M. Dillon, 20, of Wheaton; 11:28 a.m. Jan. 15 on state Route 64 east of Northern Illinois Diesel; speeding 74 mph in a 55-mph zone; given notice to appear in court.

Micah B. Miller, 21, of Sterling; 4:54 a.m. Jan. 15 at 26701 Clark Road in Chadwick; obstructing identification; posted bond and released.

Wayne R. Fogel, 29, of Chadwick; 4:54 a.m. Jan. 15 at 26701 Clark Road in Chadwick; obstructing justice – destroying evidence; posted bond and released.

Adam M. Selman, 26, of Milledgeville; 4:54 a.m. Jan. 15 at 26701

Clark Road in Chadwick; obstructing identification; posted bond and released.

Melanie J. Kluever, 36, of Maquoketa, Iowa; 6:04 p.m. Jan. 14 at Chicago and Longmoor avenues in Savanna; speeding 70 mph in a 55-mph zone; released with promise to comply.

Bryan M. Allen, 20, of Mount Carroll; 4:56 p.m. Jan. 14 on state Route 64 east of Arnold’s Grove near Lanark; speeding; released with notice to appear in court.

Derek S. Stolarzyk, 29, of Mount Carroll; 4:16 p.m. Jan. 14 at state Route 64 and Arnold’s Grove Road near Mount Carroll; speeding; released with notice to appear in court.

Seth M. Cady, 20, of Tampico; 4:01 p.m. Jan. 14 on state Route 78 northbound, south of Ideal Road near Chadwick; speeding; released with promise to comply.

Joshua J. Conkey, 36, of Lanark; 3:01 p.m. Jan. 14 at Georgetown Road and state Route 73 near Lanark; illegal transportation of alcohol; released with notice to comply.

Joseph F. Abels, 54, of Lowden, Iowa; 10:33 p.m. Jan. 13 at Riverpoint Road LLC at Savanna Army Depot; criminal trespass to real property, possession of burglary tools, theft, burglary; held at Carroll County Jail.

Alexandra M. Scanlan, 20, of Galena; Jan. 13 at state Route 84 and Marina Road near Savanna; failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident; released with notice to appear in court.

Derrick B. Thomas, 30, of Savanna; 12:03 p.m. Jan. 13 in Savanna; domestic battery, Illinois Department of Corrections warrant; held at Carroll County Jail.

Earl G. Rogers Jr., 24, of Savanna; 2:36 p.m. Jan. 12 at Carroll County Sheriff’s office in Mount Carroll; warrant for contempt; posted bond and released.

Michael S. Curtis, 46, of Mount Carroll; 6:33 a.m. Jan. 12 on state Route 64 west of Beede Road near Lanark; speeding 75 mph in a 55-mph zone; released with promise to comply.

Morrison Police 2 Boys, 15, and 1 Boy, 14, of Morrison; 1 p.m. Jan. 11; Morrison High School; each given city citation for public fighting.

Kerry L. Cromwell, 48, of Morrison; Jan. 14; parking on sidewalk; given citation.

Ashley M. Nunn, 23, of Morrison; Jan. 14; parking on sidewalk; given citation.

Mitchell Boles, 28, of Morrison; Jan. 14; parking in parkway; given citation.

Lucas Akker, of Morrison; Jan. 14; parking on sidewalk; given citation.

Logan D. Batey, 21, of Morrison; Jan. 16; parking in the central business district; given citation.

Timothy J. Knox, 57, of Morrison; Jan. 17; passing loading/unloading school bus; given citation.

Paula R. Welsh, 75, of Morrison; Jan. 18; disobeying traffic control device, given citation.

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MOUNT CARROLL – Carroll County Sheriff’s personnel continue to investigate a Jan. 12 crash which sent a Mount Carroll man to a Rockford hospital.

Deputies responded at 10:20 a.m. to a report of a one-vehicle crash on Oil Valley School Road.

A vehicle driven by Tyler L. Zink, 25, struck a tree head-on, and he was taken by OSF Lifeflight to OSF Saint Anthony Hospital. Zink remained in fair condition Sunday at the hospital.

Mount Carroll and Savanna fire staff, with Mount Carroll ambulance and police, assisted at the scene.

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Private pesticide appli- ership trainings, camps, cator test-only site state and national convenMOUNT CARROLL – To tions as well as judging be certified, you must pass competitions and contests. a closed-book, 50-quesA silent auction will also be tion examination adminisheld during the dinner. tered by representatives of the Illinois Department of SATURDAY Agriculture. Once passed, Free breakfasts cona 3-year certifcation license tinue at Lanark church will be issued upon receipt LANARK – First Brethren of a licensing fee. UniverChurch, at Locust and sity of Illinois Extension Unit Rochester streets, will pro4 will be hosting a test-only vide a free breakfast from 8 site at 10 a.m. at Naaman TODAY to 10 a.m. every Saturday Diehl Auditorium, Carroll Early Out Program at through March 11.

County Farm Bureau, 811 RFCC S Clay St. To register, go FULTON – Igloos will be SUNDAY FHN, RAMP forming to https://web.extension. the theme of the Early Out January Miller Program Prorgam for third- through hearing loss support group illinois.edu/registration/?Re to focus on Disney World FREEPORT– FHN and gistrationID=15401 fifth-graders from 1 to FULTON – The Volun3:30 p.m. at Robert Fulton RAMP are working togethteer Millers at de Immier to provide a support FRIDAY Community Center, 912 grant windmill will host Pearl City FFA to have Fourth St. Individual igloos group for anyone with a its monthly program at hearing loss (and his or her pork chop dinner and frozen slime will be 2 p.m.. at the Windmill family members/caregivPEARL CITY – The Pearl made. Students also will Cultural Center, 111 10th play with moon sand, paint ers). An open house for all City FFA will have its annu- Ave. in downtown, across interested persons will be al pork chop dinner from a picture of a polar bear, from the authentic Dutch held from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

5 to 8 p.m. in the Pearl and make a snow globe. windmill. The programs are Jan. 25 in the lower level City High School cafeteria. supported by a grant from Hot chocolate and pretconference room of FHN Tickets can be purchased zels will be available, and the D.S. Flikkema FoundaMemorial Hospital, 1045 from members of the Pearl tion. “The Magic of Disney the movies “Frozen” and City FFA or at the door for “Snow Dog” will be played. W. Stephenson St. The World” will be presented by group is open to anyone $6. The dinner will include Parents must sign in and Bruce Storey from Black with any type of hearing a pork chop sandwich, sign out their children.

Hawk College. Storey has loss, parents of children chips, cookie and drink.

For more information, call made dozens of trips to with hearing loss, and/ The funds will be used to Regina Lehman at 815Disney World in Orlando, or peers and caregivers help students attend lead- Florida, and serves as the 589-3925. of someone with hearing Chicago the focus of Wild loss. There is no charge to TOLL FREE (866)493-2300 attend. No RSVP is necesWinter Wednesday 110 W Carroll, Lanark 815-493-2323 sary for the open house, FULTON – The Volun24490 Payne, Shannon 815-864-2390 teer Educators at Windmill and it is a come-and-go303 N VanBuren, Freeport 815-616-5631 as-you-are-able event.

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The building is accessible to people with disabilities and the program is funded THURSDAY THOMSON-$169,900 SAVANNA-$58,900 MT. CARROLL-$59,900 3 BRs, 2 baths 2 BRs, 2.5 Baths, 2 Car Commercial Free meal at Morrison through a grant from the 2 Car w/bonus room Garage, 1.63 ACRES Store Front church Fulton Association for MORRISON – There will Community Enrichment be a free community meal (FACE). Heidi Kolk will present “Chicago: Beyond from 5 to 6:30 pm. at First Presbyterian Church, 100 Magnificent.” Kolk spent E. Lincolnway. Soups, 24 years living, working, MT. CARROLL-$20,000 MILLEDGE-$179,900 MILLEDGEVILLE-$81,000 and exploring in the Chica- sides, salads, drinks and 4 BRs, 1 Bath 4 BRs, 2 baths, 5 Acres, 3 BRs, 2 baths desserts will be served. go area. Along her varied Victorian Eastland District 1 Car Garage career path, Kolk has been Email office@firstpresmorrison.com or call 815-772a travel writer and editor.

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Carroll County 4-H Foundation to meet MOUNT CARROLL – The Carroll County 4-H Foundation will meet at 7 p.m. in the Extension office meeting room in Mount Carroll.

Anyone who would like to work with this group in support of the Carroll County 4-H Program is welcome to attend. For more information, call the University of Illinois Carroll County Extension Office at 815-2449444 or email Leanne Rahn at lrahn@illinois.edu.

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The facility is accessible to persons with disabilities. For more information, visit the Windmill Cultural Center and de Immigrant Windmill Facebook page or call 815-589-3925.

FEB. 1 Plant Propagation workshop at Sterling library STERLING – Learn the basics of plant propagation for your garden, homestead or farm from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Sterling Public Library. Horticulture educator Bruce Black will provide instruction. Register online at: https://web.extension. illinois.edu/registration/?Re gistrationID=15642

Planning meeting for 4-H Federation MOUNT CARROLL – The Carroll County 4-H Federation Officers and Ambassadors invite all county 4-H’ers and parents to attend an annual planning meeting at 2 p.m. at the Extension Office meeting room in Mount Carroll.

Programs, activities, community service projects and events will be planed for the rest of the 2016-2017 4-H year. Snacks will be provided by the Ambassadors. Bring your own drink.

For more information, call the Extension Office at 815-244-9444 or email Leanne Rahn at lrahn@ illinois.edu.

FEB. 4 Milledgeville church plans pancake meal MILLEDGEVILLE – The Milledgeville Methodist Men will hold their annual all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage supper from 4 to 7 p.m. at Milledgeville United Methodist Church, 321 N. Holcomb Ave. The cost is by donation.

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MOUNT CARROLL – Beginning Tuesday, the Mount Carroll District Library will host a free workshop series at the library conducted by recognized founder of the international slam poetry movement, Marc Kelly Smith.

The free workshop series consists of 4 working sessions held every other week from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Mount Carroll Library.

A final Slam Cabaret performance will be held in April. Preregistration is required.

Marc Kelly Smith’s performance poetry workshop will introduce students to the fundamentals of performing poetry professionally and effectively on stage in a public forum.

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International Poetry Slam founder Marc Kelly Smith will present a series of free performance poetry workshops from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Tuesdays starting Jan. 31 at Mount Carroll Public Library, 208 N. Main St. The program is for people in high school and older, with four sessions and a final cabaret evening performance event. workshop, the shyest, most inexperienced student will have the confidence to read or recite poetry on stage to peers and

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“Through writing exercises (some playful, some more introspective) students will begin to understand the close relationship between text and performance, and experience the joy of writing and performing can bring.”

Performance poetry and poetry slam shows have spread across the globe, into nightclubs, libraries, high schools, universities, and cultural institutions since their debut by Smith at Chicago’s Green Mill Tavern in 1986.

An ex-construction worker, born on Chicago’s southeast side, Smith’s innate sense of rhythm and unflinching realism reflect the energy and sensibilities of his native city – a major source of his passion, principles, and inspirations.

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For more information or to register, contact the Mount Carroll District Library at 815-244-1751 or mtcarrolltownship publiclibrary@gmail.com.

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Varsity girls basketball schedule TODAY Milledgeville at Eastland AFC at Polo Freeport Aquin at Pecatonica

THURSDAY Le-Win at River Ridge/Scales Mound Forreston at Amboy Oregon at Eastland East Dubuque at West Carroll Pearl City at Stockton Dakota at Freeport Aquin Erie at Morrison Sterling Newman at Spring Valley Hall FRIDAY Freeport at Rockford East SATURDAY Milledgeville at Forreston Eastland at Pearl City West Carroll at Le-Win Polo at Amboy Freeport Aquin at Durand Morrison at Riverdale Galva at Sterling Newman Craig Lang/clang@prairieadvocate.com

MONDAY River Ridge/Scales Mound at Shullsburg, WI Morrison at Orion Sterling Newman at Bureau Valley

Eastland’s Jared Wilczynski (40) and West Carroll’s Logan Lomas (5) battle for a loose ball in the fourth quarter of Thursday evening’s game in Lanark. The Cougars rolled to the 30-point victory.

TUESDAY Galena at River Ridge/Scales Mound Forreston at Dakota Eastland at East Dubuque Milledgeville at Pecatonica Stockton at Pearl City Amboy at Freeport Aquin Sterling Newman at Oregon Rockford Jefferson at Freeport Sycamore at Sterling

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS Continued . . .

Freeport 74, Rockford Auburn 50: Quavashia Avery’s 19 points led Freeport to the win over the Knights. Teammate Marley Rowe added 15 points. Auburn was led in scoring by Jelena Pejic’s 14 points and Nya Taylor’s 11.

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AFC 52, Milledgeville 38 Stockton 67, West Carroll 36 Freeport Aquin 61, Orangeville 40 Rockford Guilford 67, Freeport 56 Galena 53, Le-Win 34 East Dubuque 57, Warren 29 Pecatonica 54, Dakota 40 Rockford Lutheran 65, Rock Falls 49 Stillman Valley 45, Dixon 27

JAN. 18 Milledgeville 55, Warren 51: The Lady Missiles trailed 43-39 after three quarters and rallied with a 16-8 fourth quarter to take the victory on the road. Mady JAN. 21 Frederick led Milledgeville Sterling Newman 64, Eastland in scoring with 22 points, and 54: Eastland held a 24-22 lead teammate Rebecca Waite added 19. at the half, but Newman ralled Rock Falls 72, Oregon 38 with a big second half to take the win in Lanark. The Lady JAN. 19 Comets outscored Eastland 42-30 Morrison 56, Sterling in the third and fourth quarters Newman 49: A pair of to pull away. Madison Craft led milestones were accomplished Newman in scoring with 23 points. by a player from each team Makenzie Fink, who scored her in Thursday night’s game in 1,000th career point in this game, Sterling. Newman’s Kelsey finished with 18 points. Teammate Simpson reached the 1,000-point Lydia Coatney added 16. plateau, and the Fillies’ Emma Freeport Aquin 51, River Sitzmore became Morrison’s all- Ridge/Scales Mound 43 time blocked shot leader. Jaeden Yorkville 72, Sterling 47 Workman and Peyton Tegeler Fulton 50, Rockridge 26 led the Fillies in scoring with Varsity boys basketball 12 points each, and Sitzmore finished with 11 points and 2 schedule blocked shots. The Lady Comets TODAY were led by Madison Craft, who Peru St. Bede at Sterling Newman scored 15 points, with Simpson Machesney Park Harlem at adding 9 points.

Freeport Riverdale 48, Fulton 47: Another player reached the 1,000FRIDAY point milestone during this game East Dubuque at River Ridge in Port Byron. Fulton’s Jordan AFC at Forreston Price dropped in 20 points to Eastland at Pearl City reach the mark in a losing effort.

Amboy at Milledgeville Teammate Faith Kennedy added Morrison at Rockridge 15 points. The Rams were led by Sterling Newman at Princeton Sydney Garret’s 15 points and 12 Rockford East at Freeport rebounds.

LaSalle-Peru 69, Sterling 59: SATURDAY Cheyenne Harrrington paced West Carroll at Eric Ottens Sterling with 15 points and Mya Shootout in Fulton (see full Pearson added 9 in a road loss to schedule below) the Lady Cavaliers.

Polo at Amboy Prophetstown 63, Bureau Sterling at Peoria Notre Dame Valley 45 Galena 41, Shullsburg, MONDAY Wisconsin 36 West Carroll at Milledgeville JAN. 20 Eastland 59, Pearl City 48: The Lady Cougars held a 33-22 lead at the half and held off the Lady Wolves to take the victory at EHS. Katie Krogman scored 21 points to

Orangeville at Pearl City Freeport Aquin at Stockton

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STERLING MLK TOURNEY JAN. 16 Sterling 64, Kankakee 52 Willowbrook 52, United Township 47 Willowbrook 70, Belvidere North 64 United Township 58, Sterling 55: The Golden Warriors made the big plays for one quarter before the Panthers got on a run and held on to beat Sterling in the tournament finale at Musgrove Fieldhouse.

The game came down to the final seconds, and junior guard Sean Gingrich was given the task to find a good spot to get a 3-pointer. With 4.5 seconds left, Gingrich found his look on the left wing, but the ball banked off the rim. Senior forward Dimitric Young pulled down the offensive rebound near the top of the key with only a second left, but couldn’t get a shot before the buzzer.

Sterling (12-7) ran into a Panthers team hungry to get back on the winning track after suffering only their third loss of the season earlier in the day. Willowbrook, which went 4-0 to claim the tournament championship, came back from 17 points down to upend the Panthers.

Trey Buchanan wasn’t going to let that disappointment happen again, and the senior guard made plenty of big shots for the Panthers (18-3) to account for most of his gamehigh 30 points.

JAN. 17 TUESDAY Sterling Newman 77, Princeton Milledgeville at Polo 44: The Newman offense was Morrison at Riverdale Prophetstown at Sterling Newman hitting on all cylinders as it took

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Rockridge 49, Morrison 30: The Rockets led 12-3 after one quarter, the Mustangs closed the gap to just three at the half, and Rockridge pulled away again in the third quarter to put this game away in Morrison.

Fulton 43, Sherrard 40: Cody Sanderson’s 18 points led the Steamers to the victory at home.

Polo 83, Oregon 68: The Marcos’ Justin Young dropped in 29 points to lead all scorers as Polo took the win on the road.

Teammates Braiden Soltow added 15 points and Trevin Woddin chipped in with 14. The Hawks were led by Cody Eben’s 22 points.

Forreston 55, Galena 46: Braedon Fyock scored 25 points to lead the Cardinals to victory.

Cameron Spillane led the Pirates with 19 points.

JAN. 18 Rock Falls 73, Sycamore 58

JAN. 20 Morrison 56, Orion 48 Sterling Newman 84, Bureau Valley 66 Fulton 57, Erie 43 JAN. 21 Milledgeville 57, Forreston 39: Despite trailing 18-10 going into the second quarter, the Missiles turned it on in the next two quarters to cruise to the road win.

Milledgeville outscored Forreston 31-8 in those two periods.

Kyle Otten led the Missiles with 15 points, while Brandon Schneiderman led the Cardinals with 14 points.

River Ridge 58, Scales Mound 44 Sterling Newman 74, Prophetstown 53 Polo 82, Amboy 54 Le-Win 46, Galena 27 Mercer County 46, Morrison 43 Orangeville 46, Pecatonica 40 Rock Falls 75, North Boone 26

JAN. 19 Eastland 62, West Carroll 32: The Cougars took control early and rolled to the easy win at home.

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East Dubuque 54, AFC 44 River Ridge 67, Galena 51: AFC 69, South Beloit 41 The Wildcats went on a 23-11 Dixon 55, Dakota 43 third-quarter run to take control Byron 43, East Dubuque 41 of this contest at home. Trey Varsity wrestling Thomas led River Ridge with 34 points, and Hunter Holland results topped the Pirates in the scoring JAN. 17 column with 19.

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Serviced and Ready to go!

Loaded One Owner

Low Miles Sharp!

Low Miles Sharp!

2009 Chevy Malibu

2008 Ford Edge

2016 Chevy Equinox

2011 Toyota Camry SE

2016 Toyota Camry SE

6,999*

Local Trade

$

11,999* or $165 Mo**

Only 74,000 Miles!

Very Nice Local Trade

19,999*

$

WOW PRICING!

3 to choose from!

Low Low Miles!

$

13,999*

Only 36,000 Miles

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19,999*

$

Factory Warranty Remaining!

$

2015 Toyota Rav 4 XLE

19,999*

$

or $299 Mo**

Only 14,000 Miles

or $299 Mo**

2015 15 TToyota oyot oy otaa Si ot Sien Sienna enna en

21,999*

$

Diamond White Purchased From Toyota Motor Co. Very Nice!

*Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. Payments based on 3.99% APR financing for 75 months with approved credit with vehicles up to $10,000 - $1,000 down, vehicles $10,000-$20,000 - $2,000 down, vehicles $20,000 - $25,000 - $3,000 down, vehicles $25,000+ - $5,000 down. Photos for illustration only. Dealer not liable for errors. **Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. Payments based on 2.99% APR financing for 72 months with approved credit and $2000 down. Photos for illustration only. Dealer not liable for errors.