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COVER STORY | SERVANT LEADERSHIP

Students look to touch, change the world Region’s young Servant Leaders help program celebrate 20th year

BY TONY CARTON For Prairie Advocate

FREEPORT – Hundreds of area students gathered Saturday in the Highland Community College Student Conference Center for their regular monthly Servant Leadership training session, but their March meeting brought something more to the table – it also was a celebration of the program’s 20th anniversary.

“In 20 years, our servant leaders have clocked more than a million hours of community service in our 4-county region,” Highland Community College Servant Leadership Coordinator Kim Pool said. “They’ve completed thousands upon thousands of service projects and helped countless community agencies through volunteerism.”

The Highland Community College Servant Leadership program draws its membership from 17 area high schools, 13 of which are active in the program.

“We ask each participating chapter to accomplish one community service project annually, but many of our schools do more,” said Pool, who is retiring from the position in the spring.

“It looks like the next journey for my husband and I is a move to Kansas City, and we are looking at the possibility of overseas missions,” Pool said. “I’m excited for the next 20 years of Servant Leadership activities. A change in leadership can be an exciting time, so I look forward to the next director coming in with expanded vision and expanded enthusiasm for our young people.

“I think Servant Leadership will remain a strong program in our communities and at Highland, and I’m looking forward to coming back as an alumnus of the program.”

West Carroll High School has nine students participating in this year’s

program. Their mentor, Mariah Pratt, said they have undertaken a pet shelter drive with the goal of helping the Safe Haven facility in Elizabeth as their chapter project.

West Carroll senior Jenna McGinnis said the group visited area businesses collecting donations for supplies needed at Safe Haven.

“With those donations we purchased items like dog and cat food, cat litter, blankets, cleaning products and much more,” McGinnis said. “We were able to collect more than $400 for those supplies, and kids at our school brought items, too.”

McGinnis said she will attend Highland College next fall, and intends to continue her work with Servant Leadership.

“I’ve seen the good accomplished through the annual Hearts and Hands for Hunger project at Highland, and will return to work with that,” McGinnis said.

“There were a lot of people involved with Hearts and Hands last year, and it’s an exciting project.”

Hearts and Hands for Hunger is entering its 8th year and has collected, packaged and delivered nearly a half million meals to children around the world.

Eastland High School Senior Anna Kuper said Hearts and Hands for Hunger is always a major undertaking.

“We stage a series of

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The Eastland High School chapter of the Highland Community College Servant Leadership program attended Saturday’s 20th anniversary celebration in Freeport. For its chapter project, the students are designing and building a model house for an 8-year-old girl who is unable to have physical contact with the outside world because of medical disorder. fundraisers during the school year, including bingo nights and movie nights at Eastland Elementary, so we can meet our goals for Hearts and Hands,” Kuper said. “Then, on the designated Friday and Saturday, we will all come in and pack the meals and send them off. It’s a huge undertaking with hundreds of helping hands, and it’s really an exciting thing to see everyone working together to feed so many children on a global level.”

She said the regular monthly training meetings

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Breathing life into history at West Carroll Middle School

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Easter egg hunt, coloring contest Good Samaritan SocietyMount Carroll.

All entries will be displayed in the center’s foyer, and a panel of residents will judge the entries during the week of April 2. Prizes will be awarded in each of the three age categories, so include your address and phone number.

The Annual Easter Egg Hunt for children 9 and younger will be at 10 a.m. April 8 on the lawn at Good Samaritan Society-Mount Carroll.

The rain date is April 15. Bring your own baskets to collect eggs.

Refreshments will be served, and prizes for the Easter Coloring Contest awarded after the egg hunt.

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LEFT: Nikki Honchell portrays Neta Snook on Saturday at the Owen P. Miles Museum in Mount Carroll.

Snook became most famous as the female aviator who taught Amelia Earhart how to fly. Snook was born in 1896 in Mount Carroll. The “wax museum” display by West Carroll Middle School students drew much interest. RIGHT: Hailey Yenney of West Carroll Middle School portrays Caroline Mark at the Owen P. Miles Museum on Saturday during one of the events for Mount Carroll’s sesquicentennial celebration. The museum gave tours in the afternoon and used students as characters in their “wax museum” displays. Caroline Mark and her husband, James, were wealthy longtime residents of Mount Carroll. The historic retirement home, Caroline Mark Home, in Mount Carroll was built in 1906 through an endowment made in Mark’s estate.

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The Eastland group discussed its project at length before beginning construction.

“We’ve included an entire glass wall or window, and a flower garden outside it, so she can see the beauty of nature without going outside,” Kuper said. “We’ve designed a ventilation room or air lock on the side of the house so the girls’ parents and friends can visit. And inside we’ve put a lounge area with multiple screens, so she can see the world and communicate without having

attended this program over the years,” Stewart said.

“And more importantly, to their contributions to the communities they’ve come from. That’s what it’s all about.

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She noted the importance of community service, saying the act of working together makes the world a better place.

“Just a simple act like picking up garbage or reaching others through events hosted at our school sends a message that if we all contribute, we all move forward,” Kuper said.

State Rep. Brian Stewart, R-Freeport, joined the program’s 20th anniversary celebration, and said community service is extremely important both today and in the future.

“Our servant leaders have done very well, and my hat is off to all the mentors, instructors, parents and schools that have supported the students who’ve

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Obituaries Marvin D. Bausman Sr.

MOUNT CARROLL – Marvin D. Bausman Sr., 86, of Mount Carroll, died Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Genesis Medical Center East in Davenport, Iowa.

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The University of Illinois Extension, Whiteside County 4-H Program named Mitchell Clodfelter its March 4-H’er of the Month.

Clodfelter is a 9-year 4-H’er and is a member of the Genesee Hillbillies 4-H Club in Sterling. He regularly attends monthly club meetings, and is president of his 4-H Club this year. Clodfelter also is vice president of the Federation this year, and has been a camp counselor for the past couple years.

In a news release, the Extension wrote: Mitch is a reliable and hard working 4-H’er who is a great role model to many younger 4-H members.

Mitch has shown in many different project areas, but this year he is showing beef, woodworking and welding. Something that stands out with Mitch is his helping hand when it comes to the younger members, especially in the livestock areas. He is always willing to help them learn and even lets others help show his steers. The most important thing about Mitch is that he is friendly, encouraging and very welcoming to everyone in 4-H. He includes everyone and has great input and ideas for all county meetings he attends.

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I wish I could see you one more time, come walking through the door. But I know that is not possible, I will hear your voice no more. I know you can feel my tears, and you don’t want me cry. Yet my heart is broken, because I can’t understand why someone so precious had to die. I pray that God will give me strength and somehow help me get through as I struggle with this heartache, that came when I last saw you.

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POLICE REPORTS Carroll County Sheriff

Kyla R. Matheson, 36, of Chadwick; 2:57 p.m. March 6 at state Route 64 and Becker Road near Mount Carroll; speeding 81 mph in a 55-mph zone; given written warning.

Stacie M. Schleuning, 45, of Lanark; 2:45 a.m. March 6 at Stephenson County Jail; warrant for contempt; taken to Carroll County Jail.

Christopher E. King, 48, of Savanna; 2:06 a.m. March 6 on Wacker Road in Savanna; aggravated domestic battery; taken to Carroll County Jail.

Kevin J. Gallagher, 30, of Freeport; 12:49 a.m. March 6 at state Route 64 and Benton Street in Mount Carroll; speeding 74 mph in a 55-mph zone; given notice to appear in court.

Keith M. Rauchenecker, 45, of Bryant, Iowa; 6:44 p.m. March 5 on state Route 64 west of Dauphin Road near Savanna; speeding 70 mph in a 55-mph zone; given notice to appear in court.

Scott R. Lamar, 36, of Savanna; 4:22 p.m. March 5 on Powerlab Road off of state Route 84 near Savanna; speeding 71 mph in a 55-mph zone; given notice to appear in court.

Colton J. Haag, 17, of Chadwick; 3:49 p.m. March 5 at state routes 72 and 73 near Lanark; speeding 70 mph in a 55-mph zone; given notice to appear in court.

Kyle A. Sack, 18, of Chadwick; 3:49 p.m. March 5 at state routes 72 and 73 near Lanark; possession of marijuana; given notice to appear in court.

Thomas N. Nelson, 24, of Chadwick; 1:43 a.m. March 5 at Telegraph Road and state Route 40 near Chadwick; improper lane usage, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence of alcohol with blood alcohol content at or greater than .08; taken to Carroll County Jail, posted bond, and released.

Darriel D. Clay, 33, of Savanna; 2:18 p.m. March 4 on Chicago Avenue in Savanna; warrant for

theft less than $500; taken to Carroll County Sheriff’s Office; posted bond and released.

Kyle J. F. Forbes, 18, of Milledgeville; 4:37 p.m. March 4 at Shannon Route and Fremont Road near Milledgeville; speeding 74 mph in a 55-mph zone; released with promise to comply and notice to appear in court.

Neill J. Cahill, 42, of Stockton; 11;18 a.m. March 4 on state Route 72 westbound at Kittridge Road near Shannon; speeding 74 mph in a 55-mph zone; given notice to appear in court.

Lance S. Monshower, 43, of Savanna; 9;30 a.m. March 4 at Broadway and Main streets in Mount Carroll; warrant for contempt; taken to Carroll County Sheriff’s office and released with notice to appear in court.

Randy J. Rekenthaler, 56, of Savanna; March 3 on Ideal Road east of Argo Fay Road near Thomson; improper lane usage; given notice to appear in court.

David F. Allen, 28, of Mount Carroll; 7:38 p.m. March 2 on eastbound state Route 64 west of Oil Valley School Road near Mount Carroll; speeding 75 mph in a 55-mph zone; given notice to appear in court.

Morgan R. Ellis, 20, of Mount Carroll; 12:26 p.m. March 2 at Rock Island County Jail; warrant for appearance to increase bond; taken to Carroll County Jail and held.

Michael D. Dohanich, 57, of Hazel Green, Wisconsin; 11:49 p.m. March 1 on state Route 84 north of 4-Mile Road near Savanna; speeding 70 mph in a 55-mph zone; given notice to appear in court.

Chessica Bellows, 29, of Milledgeville; 10:39 p.m. March 1 at The Other Bar in Milledgeville; warrant for failure to appear; taken to Carroll County Jail, posted bond, and released.

Michael T. Wilcox, 35, of Savanna; 8:02 p.m. March 1 on Brenda Street in Savanna; violation of order of

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protection; taken to Carroll County Jail, posted bond, and released with notice to appear in court.

Christa L. Curley, 45, of Fulton; 7:38 a.m. Feb. 28 on state Route 84 north of Four Mile Road near Thomson; speeding 75 mph in a 55-mph zone; given notice to appear in court and released with promise to comply.

Justin J. Williamson, 29, of Freeport; 9:26 p.m. Feb. 27 at intersection of state Route 64 and Beede Road near Lanark; speeding 75 mph in a 55-mph zone; given notice to appear in court.

Joshua A. Lundy, 24, of Forreston; 7:38 p.m. Feb. 27 at state Route 64 and Mill Street in Mount Carroll; operating uninsured vehicle; given notice to appear in court.

Scott E. Hills, 37, of Thomson; 3:49 p.m. Feb. 27 on Argo Fay Road east of state Route 84 near Thomson; speeding 73 mph in a 55-mph zone; given notice to appear in court and released with promise to comply.

Travis M. Robinson, 26, of Savanna; 1:06 p.m. Feb. 27 at Pike and Viaduct roads in Savanna; criminal damage to property less than $300, unlawful use of a weapon; taken to Carroll County Sheriff’s Department, posted bond, and released.

Caitlin C. Sowko, 29, of Savanna; 7:50 p.m. Feb. 27 at state Route 64 and Preston Road near Mount Carroll; speeding 70 mph in a 55-mph zone; given notice to appear in court.

Terrence J. Thier, 59, of Dyersville, Iowa; 7 a.m. Feb. 27 at state Route 64 and Scenic Bluff Road near Savanna; speeding 69 mph in a 55-mph zone; released with promise to comply.

Steven Willis, 24, of Savanna; 10:24 a.m. Feb. 26 at East and Benton streets in Mount Carroll; no front registration; given notice to appear in court.

Kayla B. Ruter, 51, of Shannon; 8:55 a.m. Feb. 26 at state Route 64 and Arnolds Grove Road near Mount Carroll; speeding; given notice to appear in court.

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ABOVE: Tyler Venier uses a chainsaw on trees that were knocked down Feb. 28 by an EF1 tornado at the home of Jim and Rita Helms. Volunteers from Abiding Word Church spent Saturday helping to clean up some of the leftover damage. The storm that overtook the residents of Buell Road north of Sterling just before 5 p.m. started near the intersection of Penrose Road and Ridge Road and traveled northwest 2.6 miles. It was 75 yards wide at its widest, and wind speeds topped out at 100 mph. TOP RIGHT: Cameron Schneider (left), 12, and Landyn Dyson, 9, toss limbs onto a pile. BOTTOM RIGHT: Audra Davidson tosses wood onto a pile at the Helms’ property.

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

ERIE – Some legislators have been shying away from their constituents lately, but some aren’t.

Newly elected state Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, met with area residents and talked about her legislative experiences so far during Rep. Tony McCombie an “office hours” session March 6 at the Erie fire station. The midday visit is part of a series of office hours planned this month and next throughout the 71st District.

“Everybody’s really been wonderful in Springfield,” McCombie said when asked about her reception. She was elected in November, defeating incumbent Democrat Mike Smiddy, and was sworn in Jan. 11.

She’s received bipartisan welcomes from other

McCombie office hours Constituents can meet with state Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, from 10 a.m, to 2 p.m. Monday at Whiteside Farm Bureau, 100 E. Knox St., in Morrison, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 3 at Krumpets, 1016 Fourth St., in Fulton. legislators, and enjoys talking with them in committee and learning why her fellow legislators vote the way they do, she said.

However, the rules for legislation can be “brutal,” she noted.

“If the leadership doesn’t want a bill to be talked about on the House floor, it won’t be,” McCombie said.

McCombie and two of her aides, Christine Lee and Marjorie Jackson, chatted with visitors.

Some just wanted to say hello and meet with their representative, while others, like Exelon government affairs manager Bill Stoermer, had more specific topics in mind, “We have an outage planned later this year at Cordova, and we want to invite her to visit again then,” Stoermer said after

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meeting with McCombie.

“Today was really to introduce myself.”

Paul Huizenga of Erie met with McCombie to pass along his granddaughter-inlaw Sarah Moore’s support for the Home Birth Safety Act, which would provide a license for certified professional midwives.

“Sarah is a midwife,” Huizenga said. After meeting with McCombie, he said, “She’s definitely what we need.”

Some of the legislation McCombie has sponsored includes a call to continue distributing money from several state funds to local governments even in the absence of a state fiscal appropriation, and increasing the income threshold for freezing senior citizens’ property taxes, from $55,000 to $60,000.

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MORRISON – Area officials have been told that a U.S. Route 30 four-lane expansion around Morrison isn’t going to happen.

Representatives from the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration met will some mayors, economic development leaders, and Citizens Advisory Group members March 9 in Morrison to deliver the news.

IDOT will make a formal announcement at a public meeting planned from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at

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After more than a decade of planning and millions of dollars spent on studies, the news came as a surprise to Morrison.

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t figures. This week I got some numbers I could have included in last week’s column on ag in Carroll County. In 2016, Carroll County ranked 5th in the nation for corn yield and 6th for soybean yield. This is according to USDA-NASS. That is pretty cool when you think about it.

So, let’s take a poll. As you read this, I should be headed to or at my first high school baseball game of the season. ... So, did Mother Nature cooperate or not!?

Let’s hope so, as I am ready for spring and very excited to see what our Eastland Cougars baseball team can accomplish this year.

This Thursday, our office will be closed from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. I am manning the office this week, as Jessica is enjoying a vacation. Not often does it happen that I am on my own, but she deserves it.

So if this week you had issues contacting our office, I hope you left a message, as there are times it can be crazy. I also was left the job of delivering nearly all the backpack program bags this week. No one knows how much I appreciate all Jessica does!

I believe we have a tractor drive route! This year it will be held on Friday, July 21.

We will be leaving from Thomson, heading to Mount Carroll, over to Savanna, and then back to Thomson.

The route will be about 40 miles, so we will have a little of travel after we have lunch. Registration information will soon be available.

If you are interested in learning more about either of the trips we are sponsoring with Tri-State Travel, we are having a trip preview meeting at our office at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 29. We will have info on the Branson, Missouri, trip coming up in November, and we will be sponsoring a trip to San Antonio in March 2018. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to our office at 815-244-3001. This will give us a heads-up if we need to be in the board room or the auditorium.

The Women’s Committee sponsored an Eighth-Grade Agri-Business Career Fair at the Eastland Junior/Senior High. We would like to thank those who came and talked about their careers and how they fit into agriculture.

A big thanks goes out to

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TODAY Ready ... Set ... Grow gardening workshop at Sauk DIXON – Master Gardeners of Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties and Sauk Valley Community College are offering the Ready ... Set ... Grow workshop from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There are multiple sessions to attend, and three demonstrations. There will be vendors, and local Master Gardeners manning a help desk. Keynote speaker will be Joel Barczak, coowner of Bluman Gardens.

Program fee is $40 and includes morning refreshments, lunch and select handouts. To register, call Ogle County Extension at 815-732-2191 or visit http://web.extension.illinois. edu/bdo. Registration is required by March 10.

Beiderbecke the focus of WWW@WCC FULTON – The Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center invite the public to attend the next Wild Winter Wednesdays at the Windmill Cultural Center (WWW@WCC), which will teach guests about the life of Bix Beiderbecke. 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).

Jim Petersen will talk about jazz great Bix Beiderbecke. He enjoys telling Bix’s story as he was much loved by everyone who knew him and his musical legacy still lives today.

A new feature each week will be the addition of

bread for sale by Krumpets Bakery. Guests will be able to purchase bread made with de Immigrant flour at the Windmill Cultural Center. WWW@WCC programs are held on Wednesday mornings at 9 o’clock from December to the end of March. Programs are free and open to the public. For more information, visit the Windmill Cultural Center Facebook page or call 815-5893925.

job fair to talk with candidates. For more information call Nancy Jean-Paige Jogerst, CTE Academy director, at 815-858-2203, or Mary Katos, BEST, Inc. at 815-631-2146.

Free St. Patrick’s Day meal at Morrison church MORRISON – First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, 100 E. Lincolnway, will serve a free St. Patrick’s Day community meal from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy a traditional Irish Open house for retired meal, including corned nurse midwife in Freeport beef with cabbage, potaFREEPORT – After years toes and carrots, Irish of caring for patients at soda bread, drinks and FHN, nurse midwife Kim desserts. Donations will Vittorio, APN/CNM, has benefit the Yucatan Penretired. FHN will celebrate insula Mission of Mexico. her service with an open All are welcome. Call house from 4 to 6 p.m. at 815-772-3510 or visit the FHN Specialty Care – Har- church’s Facebook page lem Avenue, 25 N. Harlem for more information.

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FHN Hospice to offer Early Grief support group THURSDAY FREEPORT – An 8-week Students participate in support group, Managing Academic Bowl Early Grief: The First Nine SAVANNA – The 30th Months After a Loss, will annual WCCI Academic meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on Bowl will begin at 12:30 Thursdays begining March p.m. at Antl Hall in 16 at FHN Hospice, 773 Savanna. The competition W. Lincoln Boulevard, schedule is: Warren vs. Le- Suite 403. The group is Win, 12:30 p.m.; Eastland designed for anyone who vs. Warren-Le-Win winhas lost a loved one in ner, 1 p.m.; Stockton vs. the past 9 months. ParGalena, 1:30 p.m.; Pearl ticipants will learn about City vs. Milledgeville, 2 and share their grief with p.m.; West Carroll vs. Pearl others who have also City-Milledgeville winner, recently lost a loved one.

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This supportive environFulton, 3 p.m.; semifinal ment will help participants matches, 3:30 and 4 p.m.; to better understand their third-place match, 4:30 grief experience. There is p.m.; championship, 5 no cost to participate, but p.m. registration is required. For All matches will be broad- more information or to regcast live on WCCI 100.3ister, call FHN Hospice at FM and wcciradio.com.

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FRIDAY Student job fair at CTE Save some green at Academy Thrift Shop in Savanna ELIZABETH – The Jo SAVANNA – The Thrift Daviess Carroll CTE Acad- Shop, 126 S. Fourth St., emy, 950 U.S. Route 20 is having a having a Luck West, is partnering with of the Irish half-price sale Business Employment from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Skills Team to host a Sum- Anythin with the color mer Job Fai for high school green is half price. students in Jo Daviess and Carroll counties. Represen- SATURDAY tatives from eight employGardening workshop ers with current and future offered at Sauk job openings will be at the DIX0N – Add a “spring”

to your step at the 2017 Ready ... Set ... Grow gardening workshop from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sauk Valley Community College. Join the Master Gardeners of Carroll, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties in cooperation with Sauk Valley Community College for this 1-day event offering information about various aspects of home gardening. The fee is $40, and registrations will be accepted until March 10.

Sessions will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Extension reserves the right to refuse registrations received at any time if numbers exceed room capacity. For more information about Ready ... Set ... Grow and other Master Gardener programs, call any Extension office in Carroll, Lee, Ogle or Whiteside counties. Register online at: go.illinois.edu/readysetgrow.

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Parents who would like to help out should contact Leanne Rahn at the University of Illinois Extension office at 815-244-9444 or lrahn@illinois.edu.

Illinois Extension at 815235-4125 or going online at web.extension.illinois. edu/jsw.

MARCH 22 Morrison Tech students plan blood drive MORRISON – Morrison SUNDAY Institute of Technology’s Play Lucky Bingo at Student Government Lanark church organization is partnering LANARK – Trinity Luther- with The American Red an Church, 312 S. High Cross and the Migrant St., will host Lucky Bingo Students Foundation to from 2 to 4 p.m. Test your present a blood drive luck and win some prizes. which is part of the Call Becka at 815-821National Cesar Chavez 3933 with questions.

Blood Drive Challenge.

The event began in 2009 TUESDAY to honor the legacy of Boot camp for local Cesar Chavez and profarmers in Freeport vides college students FREEPORT – The Uniwith an opportunity to versity of Illinois Extension promote health educain partnership with the tion, health and science Pretzel City Market and careers, civic engagement the Freeport Downtown and help save lives.

Development Foundation Blood will be collected are offering a Farmers from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Market Boot Camp to pro- the Parkinson Auditorium vide farmers tips and infor- in the Administration Buildmation about marketing ing on the Morrison Tech directly to the consumer campus, 701 Portland 4-H and FFA judging for the upcoming market Ave. To make an appointcontests planned season. ment, call 815-535-8408 MOUNT CARROLL – The Farmers Market Boot or go to http://rdcrss.

The annual 4-H and FFA Camp will be comprised of org/2lNb1HH. Walk-ins Livestock and Dairy judgthree sessions, each lastalso are welcome. ing contests will be at the ing 2 hours. Session one Carroll County Highway will cover rules and regula- MARCH 25 Garage west of Mount Car- tions, session two will disLanark Fire Department roll on state Route 64. cuss crop succession and has fish fry Registration for the liveplanning, and session three LANARK – The Lanark stock contest will be from will include using social Fire Department will have 8 to 8:45 a.m., with the media, marketing, and a fish fry from 4 to 8 p.m. contest beginning at 9. booth design. at the department, 103 4-H’ers and FFA members Farmers Market Boot W. Carroll St. The menu will judge steers, heifers, Camp will be held March includes beer battered production heifers, swine, 21, 28 and April 4, at the fish, original battered fish, sheep and have a quesUniversity of Illinois Extenchicken strips, coleslaw, tions class. sion at Highland Commufrench fries, baked beans, Dairy judging registration nity College in the Comdinner rolls, lemonade, will start immediately folmunity Services Building water, coffee and milk. lowing the livestock judg(use parking lot B). There Meals cost $8 for adults ing contest, from 11:45 is no cost to attend but 12 and older, $5 for kids a.m. to 12:15 p.m., with pre-registration is required 5 to 11, and free for kids the contest beginning at by calling the University of younger than 5.

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Date change for quilt talk Prairie Advocate staff

MORRISON – Mary Fons will present “The Quilt: America’s Greatest Creative Legacy” from 1 to 2 p.m.

March 25 at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park St., one block south of Odell Public Library, which is sponsoring the program.

Parking in back of the church and using the back

entrance will provide easy access to an elevator.

Mary Fons, an accomplished quilter, teacher, writer, and co-host of “Love of Quilting” on public television – will deliver a dynamic lecture about the history of the American quilt. She will share beautiful images of quilts representing a wide variety of styles and

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traditions and spanning the history of quilting in the United States. A questionand-answer session will follow. This free program is made possible by a grant from Illinois Humanities.

For more information, call Odell Public Library at 815772-7323. Reservations are strongly encouraged, but not required.

Carroll Service teams wins award Photos submitted by Don Mathey

ABOVE: West Carroll Junior High School Ag.FFA members wore flannel shirts to school for Flannel Friday as part of National FFA Week Activities the week of Feb. 20. Other activities included FFA T-shirt Day, a pork chop cookout, corn counting contest, corn curls, and a bale throwing competition. Pictured (from left) are Tom Falk, David Murphy, Haiden Bates, Brenton Reagan, Jacob McLuckie, Julian Ortiz, Lakin Getz, Nick Bork, Madison Haynes, Jacinda McCrudden, Izzy Fredericks, Maya DeWitte and Kaitlin Stretton. LEFT: West Carroll Junior High School eighth-grade ag student Madison Magill does corn curls as part of the FFA Week Activities at the school.

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The Energy Specialists of Carroll Service Company received an award Feb. 17 at Candlelight Inn in Sterling.This is second year in a row that they have the highest percentage increase in Lube Oil and Grease Sales throughout the Growmark System. Pictured (from left) are Alan Drake, manager; Steve Hartman, Western Carroll; Nate Von Holten, Central Carroll; Dan Kruse, West Warehouse manager; Charlie Frank, marketing manager; and Andrew Floto, Ogle and Eastern Carroll.

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“Meetings had been postponed, and we have been wondering when they were going to tell us something,” Morrison Mayor Everett Pannier said. “Then they announced there would be no four-lane expansion from Fulton to Rock Falls around Morrison.”

IDOT cited several reasons for not doing the project in Morrison, but Pannier said emphasis was put on studies that showed declining traffic count numbers along that stretch of the highway.

“They said the traffic counts since 2011 between Rock Falls and Fulton have been down to the point where they can’t rationalize spending nearly $500 million for an expansion in the area,” Pannier said.

A lack of public support was cited as another reason for the decision.

While leaders in other corridor towns such as Fulton, Rock Falls, and Clinton, Iowa, have been solidly behind the four-lane expansion, Morrison’s level of support has been mixed at best. At its last public meeting, 67 percent of those in attendance voted for the no build option.

There wasn’t enough room to do the expansion through town, and there was concern that Morrison would be isolated by the bypass.

“We have about 18 businesses around the

corridor that will be happy about this decision,” Pannier said. “Now that the uncertainty is gone, we will reach out to the Route 30 businesses, and do whatever we can to help them.”

Pannier said the decision removes a huge barrier to planning for the city’s future.

The U.S. Route 30 corridor feasibility study began in spring 2002, and results of that study determined that the project was necessary to meet projected growth and transportation demands in northwestern Illinois.

The project suffered a major setback in 2013, when the Federal Emergency Management Agency drew up new floodplain maps in Morrison and along the Rock River at the state Route 2 corridor. The new maps expanded the floodplain areas, affecting the planned road routes.

The project was basically back at square one, requiring new route determinations and public impact meetings.

Morrison is still focused on U.S. 30, but the objectives are now clear.

“We’re not saying that the four-lane expansion won’t ever happen here, but now we must work with IDOT on improving Route 30 through town because it’s not in good shape,” Pannier said.

Whiteside County Economic Development Director Gary Camarano said the decision is disappointing news for the future of economic development in the county and region.

“Along the east-west corridor between Chicago and Iowa, the Iowa side is complete, and most of it in Illinois is completed except a small portion in Whiteside County,” Camarano said.

Camarano said he would have liked the process to have been more representative of all of the communities involved.

“I understand Morrison’s situation, but we need to look at the big picture,” Camarano said. “The town hall is not a scientific poll by any means – it’s a single event where the results depend largely on who organizes it.”

Camarano also questioned the validity of the traffic projections in determining a need for the expansion.

“If you don’t improve the road, it becomes a selffulfilling prophecy and people aren’t going to use it as often,” Camarano said.

Camarano hasn’t been in Whiteside County throughout most of the U.S. 30 process, but he said he plans to gauge support for continuing the fight.

“Part of this could be political dysfunction at the state level, but with the renewed emphasis on infrastructure in Washington, maybe we just need to present a better case,” Camarano said.

The proposed project area, 24 miles long and 10 miles wide, had extended from state Route 136 east of Fulton, bypassing Morrison, and continuing to state Route 40 in Rock Falls.

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SAVANNA – The West Carroll FFA Chapter won 9 FFA Proficiency Award areas at the Section 1 FFA Proficiency Awards CDE Feb. 20 at Pearl City High School.

Winning awards for West Carroll were: • Natalie Shaw, Equine Science Entrepreneurship • Nathan Brehm, Ag Mechanics Design & Fabrication • Emma Aljets, Ag Services • Daniel Hartman, Environmental Science & Natural Resources Management • Natalie O’Connor, Specialty Crop Production • Mengshi Haung, Food Service • Emily Suiter, Turfgrass Management • Shae Williams, Diversified Horticulture • Logan Barker, Electrical Technology Other West Carroll FFA members participating included Allison Law, Kennedy Rice, Hannah Knight, Josi Anderson, and

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Mill flour bake-off set for March 28-29 Prairie Advocate staff

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Pictured are the members of West Carroll FFA who competed in the Section 1 FFA Proficiency Awards event Feb. 20 at Pearl City High School. They are (from left) Daniel Hartman, Mengshi Huang, Emily Suiter, Hannah Knight, Natalie O’Connor, Natalie Shaw, Kennedy Rice, Emma Aljets, Allison Law, Shae Williams, Logan Barker and Nathan Brehm. Not pictured, but competing, were Josi Anderson and Elizabeth Rath.

Elizabeth Rath (book only).

To compete for an FFA Proficiency Award, each FFA member must complete at least one SAE Record book, type an evaluation form, and interview in front

of a panel of judges. The judges select the winner by combining the scores of the SAE record books and the interview.

The winners advance to the District I FFA Proficiency Awards on Monday at Geneseo High School.

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS

By Craig Lang Prairie Advocate Sports TUESDAY Eastland at Le-Win Milledgeville at Orangeville Pearl City at West Carroll Freeport Aquin at Dakota River Ridge/Scales Mound at Warren

Varsity baseball preview (continued)

Pearl City Wolves Head coach Darrell Pauley and assistants Dylan Stichter, Tim Pauley, Ryne Plager, John Schroeder and Blake Voss lead the Wolves this season. Last year’s squad finished with a 6-18, 4-10 record.

“We have seven players that appeared in at least 15 games last year,” Pauley said, “all underclassmen. We have two seniors, four juniors, 11 sophomores, and five freshmen on this year’s team. As a team, good fundamental baseball will be the key to our success.”

Greatest strength? Athleticism.

Weakness? Youth. In closing, Pauley said, “The conference should be very competitive.”

Sterling Golden Warriors Head coach Nick Pepper and his assistants Ben Anderson, Gary Stewart, Bob Stone and Jarred King lead Sterling this season after the Golden Warriors finished the 2016 season with a record of 17-18, 5-7. Key returning players include infielder/pitcher Turner Morse, catcher/pitcher/infielder Trey Morse, pitcher/first baseman Tyler Willman, utility player Reilly Hay, pitcher/outfielder Nolan Sullivan, pitcher/infielder Chris Brouilette, catcher/ pitcher/infielder Camden Bailey, and pitcher/outfielder Dylan Bryant. Newcomers are infielder Elias Edmondson, pitcher/first baseman Michael Eberhardt, and pitcher/utility player Jake Alston.

Strengths? Experience and team speed. Weaknesses? Pitching depth. Other area teams to watch?

Rock Falls, Geneseo and Dixon.

“We are very excited about the team we have this year, and hope to build on last season,” Pepper said.

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Grace Norton, Eastland High School senior and captain of the girl’s golf team, signed her letter of intent Feb. 24 to play golf for Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington next year. While golfing for the Titans, Grace plans on majoring in pre-medicine and biology. Grace was all-conference in golf for 3 years, team MVP in 2016 and a member of the 2015 state qualifying team that finished eighth. Grace is the daughter of Jeff and Angela Norton. Pictured are (front row, from left) Jason Hill, Jeff Norton, Grace Norton, Angela Norton, and Sue Lamoreux; and (back, from left) Emma Norton, Naomi Mullen, Lydia Coatney, Chloe Anderson, and Jenna French.

Morrison Mustangs Head coach Michael Budka and assistant coach Jim Ridley field a Mustangs team that finished the 2016 season with an overall record of 9-11, and 4-3 in conference.

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West Carroll Lady Thunder Head coach Don Mathey is back for his 11th season at the helm for West Carroll. His 2016 squad finished the season with a 12-15 overall record and 8-6 in the NUIC West, which was good enough for fourth place. Last year’S team lost 7-6 to the host team in a semifinal of the Oregon Regional.

Returning starters include: junior catcher/infielder/outfielder Emma Aljets, junior pitcher/ outfielder Riley Sullivan, senior infielder/catcher Josi Anderson, senior infielder Shelby Skiles, senior infielder/pitcher Emily Suiter, and sophomore infielder/ outfielder McKenna Sullivan.

Key newcomers are senior outfielder Elizabeth Rath, senior outfielder Oliva Burton, junior infielder/outfielder Sydney Long, senior outfielder Keara Hayden, sophomore pitcher Daniella Tafoya, sophomore infielder/ outfielder Jaycie VanKampen, junior outfielder Katie Hoffman, and junior catcher Caitlynne Brashaw.

Team strengths? “We do have some experience back with six players with significant playing time from last season,” Mathey said. “We have excellent softball assistant coaches in Jerry Biederman, Melissa Gehant, and Paul Waitkoss, who all bring a wealth of experience. Our defense should be a strength, as we should be tough up the middle of the field.”

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Team weaknesses? “Learning how to win, our roles, and playing as a team,” Mathey said. “This group of players has not experienced a lot of success through winning. Depth and experience are also major concerns this year. A few key injuries would be devastating to us. We have the very low numbers again this year, with only 22 players reporting in grades 9 through 12. We generally average 32 to 36 players total. Although we only graduated three seniors off the 2016 team, all three played major roles for us, and two of the three were first team all-conference. Who will step up to fill those roles? Riley Sullivan pitched the majority of games for us last year, but is coming off rotator cuff surgery. How will she come back? Who will be that second varsity pitcher? We only have four players who play ASA or travel softball, which is a weakness. We have some questions that will be answered as we start our season.”

Who are the top teams in the NUIC and around the area? “In the NUIC West, all the conference teams will be tough for us. No one can be overlooked. Pearl City has been and is the top team until someone can knock them off.

Le-Win should be good. Eastland is much improved, as they were young last year and gained experience.”

When asked his final thoughts on the upcoming season, Mathey finished with, “We have a very challenging schedule. The nonconference schedule is as tough as it gets. We play many of the top teams in our area and even the state for that matter. The first scheduled game is March 13th versus perennial power Orangeville.

We will have to find pitcher(s) who can ‘hit spots,’ a defense that can make plays, and then worry about scoring runs to see how successful we can be. I think we might have to concentrate on improving each game, one at a time, and not worry about wins and losses. The wins and losses will come with improvement that we hopefully will make.”

Pearl City Lady Wolves Head coach Mark Melville and assistant coaches Emily Dixon and Jamie Melville lead a Pearl City squad that finished the 2016 season with 28-4 overall record and 13-1 conference mark. That squad took its fifth consecutive NUIC West conference championship, a third consecutive regional championship,

and first sectional championship before losing to Princeville in the supersectional. Key returning players include senior pitcher/ infielder Kendra Melville, senior infielder Taylor Brudi, senior catcher/infielder Meg Tessendorf, senior infielder Macayla Pilson, and junior catcher/infielder Tyra Clark. Key newcomers are junior infielder/outfielder Kilynn Perdue, junior infielder/outfielder Kayla Niehaus, sophomore pitcher/ infielder Tia Clark, and many talented freshmen and sophomores.

“Pitching, our infield and hitting will be our strengths,” Melville said. “We must develop an outfield with our younger players. They are great kids to coach.”

Other area teams to watch? “All the teams from the NUIC are a challenge to play,” Melville said.

“In the West, East Dubuque has all their team back. Also, Le-Win will be very good, as will Eastland and West Carroll.

Morrison Fillies Head coach Tammy Deter takes the field for another season with her assistant coaches Mike Wiersema and Lynn Patten. The Fillies finished the 2016 season with a record of 23-8 overall and 11-3 in the conference. Key returning players are second baseman Emma Melton, shortstop Jaeden Workman, catcher Lauren Vos, third baseman/ outfielder Emma Sitzmore, third baseman/outfielder Madison Steines, pitcher/first baseman Brooke Stralow, outfielder Emily Szabo, pitcher/first baseman Lauren Rice, and outfielder Ellie Schmidt.

Key newcomers include outfielders Kassidee Church, Ally Noble, and Makenzie Stoecker.

Strengths? “We will have experience on the field, as seven of the girls are seniors,” Deter said.

Weaknesses? “We will be working on offense and defense to stay sharp.”

Area teams to beat? “Rockridge, Sterling, Rock Falls, Sherrard, Orion, and Sterling Newman.”

Sterling Newman Lady Comets Head coach JD Waldschmidt and assistants Jennifer Ferris and John Craft lead a team this season that finished 2016 second in the conference and as regional champs. Key returning players are pitcher Lakyn Waldschmidt, outfielder Mady Ferris, infielder

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Madison Craft, catcher Trinity Martinez, infielder/pitcher Hailey Frank, infielder Lauren Wilson, and outfielder Grace Ely. Key newcomer is outfielder Kate Bonnell. When asked about his squad’s strengths, Waldschmidt said, “We have several players that are 4-year varsity starters.

The leadership and experience they have will be huge as the season gets rolling as well as the postseason. Lakyn Waldschmidt will handle the pitching and is coming off POY and 2015 and 2016 All-State. Mady Ferris will move to center field and help secure up the outfield; she is also a 2015 and 2016 All-Stater. We have three sophomores who started at the varsity level last year and know what to expect. All three were allconference as freshmen and Craft was third team All-State.”

Team weaknesses? “Every year we talk about bringing it all together, and every player has to know their role on the team. We really stress softball family. After one week [of practice], we are getting there.”

Varsity softball schedule (weather permitting)

TODAY Eastland at Dakota Milledgeville at Fulton Pearl City at Freeport THURSDAY West Carroll at Riverdale Morrison at Milledgeville Pecatonica at Pearl City Durand at Scales Mound/River Ridge Polo at Freeport Aquin Sterling at Fulton SATURDAY Pearl City at Polo Fulton at Scales Mound/River Ridge MONDAY Scales Mound/River Ridge at Stockton/Warren Rockford Boylan at Le-Win Sterling Newman at Spring Valley Hall TUESDAY Eastland at Le-Win Milledgeville at Orangeville Pearl City at West Carroll Freeport Aquin at Dakota

NUIC East boys basketball AllConference Team

* denotes unanimous selection First Team: Kyle Ottens, Milledgeville*; Justin Young,

Polo*; Austin Guy, Orangeville*; Jordan Hochstatter, Amboy*; Patrick Gustafson, Freeport Aquin; Zac Cummins, Freeport Aquin Second Team: Cade Schave, Milledgeville; Trevin Woodin, Polo; Nick Alexander, Dakota; Brandon Schneiderman, Forreston; Braedon Fyock, Forreston; Tyler Rinehart, Freeport Aquin; Caden Getz, Orangeville Honorable Mention: Curt Strauss, Milledgeville; Carter Budenz, Freeport Aquin; Joe Uphoff, AFC; Garrett Sanford, AFC; Stephen Brooke, AFC; Justin Hart, Amboy; Carter Drake, Dakota; Hunter Broge, Dakota; Ben Robbins, Durand; Braden O’Haver, Orangeville; Nolan Blassingham, Pecatonica

Class 1A boys basketball supersectional AT DeKALB March 7 Chicago Hope Academy 50, East Dubuque 33

Class 1A State Finals

AT PEORIA March 10 Effingham St. Anthony 43, Chicago Hope Academy 34 Okawville 63, Newark 48 March 11 Third place: Chicago Hope Academy 60, Newark 46 Championship: Effingham St. Anthony 49, Okawville 46 (OT)

Class 2A boys basketball supersectional AT DeKALB March 7 Kankakee McNamara 79, Rockford Christian 75 (2OT)

Class 2A State Finals

AT PEORIA March 10 Mt. Carmel 67, Kankakee McNamara 55 Chicago Orr 62, Monticello 44 March 11 Third place: Kankakee McNamara 58, Monticello 53 Championship: Chicago Orr 59, Mt. Carmel 39

Class 3A boys basketball sectionals

PEORIA SECTIONAL March 7 Washington 44, Sterling 33: A slow offensive start doomed

the Golden Warriors, as they fell to the Panthers in the semifinals of the Peoria Sectional. That, combined with Washington’s pressure defense which produced 17 Sterling turnovers, led to the loss.

The Warriors made just 13 of 44 field goals attempts. Washington led 17-11 at the half, and extended its lead to 28-19 heading into the final quarter. The Panthers extended that lead to as many as 17 points (3619) with three and a half minutes to play, and both teams emptied their benches as time ran down. Sterling finishes its season with a record of 23-9, while Washington improved to 24-6. Dimitric Young led Sterling with 9 points.

March 8 Bloomington 76, Rock Falls 46 GENOA-KINGSTON SUPER-SECTIONAL March 14 Marengo vs. Bloomington

Men’s junior college basketball results

MARCH 6 Highland 89, Kennedy-King 86 (OT): The Cougars outlasted the Statesmen in overtime to win their first Region IV championship title in 3 years. Highland held the lead for most of the game until Kennedy-King managed to knot the score as regulation expired.

Deang Deang led the Cougars with 27 points, as teammate D’Angelo Jackson added 24 points. The win advances the Cougars (26-6) to the District IV championship. A win in that game would give Highland its first NJCAA Division I National Tourney spot in 3 years also.

Women’s junior college basketball results

MARCH 6 Sauk Valley 79, Highland 70: The Skyhawks held off a late Highland charge to capture the Regional IV championship by 9 points. The contest was tied at 24-24 after one quarter. Sauk Valley (15-12) took the lead in the second quarter and held a 45-35 advantage at the half. The Cougars (14-16) would not go quietly, though, as time after time they battled back to close the gap, but Sauk managed to hold on. Dabriona Williams led the Skyhawks with 32 points, 24 of those in the first half. Highland was led by Dakota Toney’s 20 points.

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SEALED BID The Carroll Co. Highway Dept. is seeking bids for installation of Asphalt Shingles on Salt Shed, Steel Roofing on Office Building and Steel Roofing on Animal Control Building.

Specifications can be obtained at the County Highway Office.

This is a Prevailing Wage Job. Bid Opening March 29, 2017 at 10:00 A.M.

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HOMES FOR RENT

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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.

Chadwick - 2BR 1st floor, w/applcs, 815-499-0463

MOBILE HOMES 230

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WANT TO BUY 255

Wanted to buy: 10 to 25 acres in Carroll or Ogle County, wooded land, no realtors.

Call 630-2636776.

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MOBILE HOMES

Nice 2BR w/applcs $500/mo + lease & dep. 815-716-0123

2 / 3 BR Duplex, washer /dryer hook up, no pets $400 month plus $400 dep. 815-973-5989

SHANNON 2-3BR upper apt., appliances, with water & garbage. pets, non No smoking. $400/mo. + refs. & dep. Call 815-541-9738.

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3BR 2BA 2 car garage duplex $550/mo. + dep., no pets, ref required 815-9734228

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MT. CARROLL Chadwick/Mt Carroll 3BR countryhomes, remodeled.

2 car garages. 815499-0463.

STERLING 3BR RTO $750 / mo. + dep., 1306 12th Ave. Sterling 815-535-1076

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The Whiteside Area Career Center has an opening for a Trades Building Instructor to teach high school juniors & seniors basic skills necessary to enter the construction field. Must have either 8000 hrs employment in Building Trades; or a min. of 60 hrs of college credit & 2000 hours employment in Building Trades.

Send letter of application and resume to: Paula Rademacher; Whiteside Area Career Center; 1608 5th Ave.; Sterling, IL 61081; Phone: 815-626-5810 WRVS/WACC is an EOE.

EMPLOYMENT

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Assistant Dispatcher/Driver Carroll County Transit is looking for an assistant dispatcher/driver.

Strong computer knowledge required; experience not necessary but a plus. Up to 15 hours a week.

Deadline for Application April 14th Call CCT at 815244-0011 between the hours of 8am and 1pm.

CNC Lathe Machinist 3-5 years exp.

Must be proficient in programming, setup and operation of G & M code CNC Lathes. Company offers paid insurance along eith competitive pay and various Benefits.

Please contact Sterling Gear at 815-438-4327 for more information.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Lanark 2017 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation - PHASE 1 City of Lanark Carroll County, IL The City of Lanark will receive sealed bids at the City Hall, located at 111-A S. Broad Street, Lanark, IL 61046 for the construction of Lanark 2017 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation - Phase 1 until 3:00 PM on March 29, 2017. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time.

The work for which bids are asked includes the following: Work includes approximately 1,845 linear feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer full liner repair, televising, testing, cleaning, cutting tree roots and reaming mineral deposits; reaming protruding lateral tap (4) and grouting and sealing lateral connections (32).

The work under this contract shall reach substantial project completion on August 25, 2017 and final project completion on September 29, 2017.

The BIDDING DOCUMENTS may be examined at the offices of MSA Professional Services, Inc., Bettendorf, Iowa and the City of Lanark. A plan holders list will be updated interactively on our web address at http://www.msa-ps.com under Bidding.

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No proposal will be accepted unless accompanied by a certified check or bid bond equal to at least 5% of the amount bid, payable to the OWNER as a guarantee that, if the bid is accepted, the bidder will execute and file the proper contract and bond within 15 days after the award of the contract. The certified check or bid bond will be returned to the bidder as soon as the contract is signed, and if after 15 days the bidder shall fail to do so, the certified check or bid bond shall be forfeited to the OWNER as liquidated damages.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

The minimum wages to be paid on the project shall be the wage scale established by the State wage rates.

OWNER reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids.

Published by the authority of the City of Lanark.

CONSULTING ENGINEER: MSA Professional Services, Inc. 2117 State Street #200 Bettendorf, IA 52722 Nicholas A. Wagner, P.E. 563-445-3501

March 15, 2017

Looking for Licensed Plumber call: 815-973-5298 The Prairie Advocate is currently taking names for future carrier route openings. Their are 5 routes within the Lanark city limits. delivery The amounts are anywhere from 80 to 125 papers. The paper is delivered to each and every home and business within the area of your route.

NO as COLLECTING the Prairie Advocate is a free weekly newspaper.

For more information or to get your name on the list, please call Craig at 815-6253600, extension 5605 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m 615

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

NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS • • • •

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Local chemical and fertilizer company has positions for seasonal truck drivers. Applicants must have a minimum of a Class B CDL with air brakes and a current medical card.

Interested candidates can call (815) 537-5131 or inquire at Rock River Lumber & Grain at 5502 Lyndon Road Prophetstown, IL 61277

AUCTIONS

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EMPLOYMENT

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE PRODUCTION WELDERS ASSEMBLERS PRESS OPERATORS

AREA GARAGE SALES 624

Allied-Locke provides full employment and Benefit package, including medical, prescription card, Life & disability, 401(k) plan, paid holidays and vacations. Wages are based on experience.

High School diploma or GED equivalent required.

No phone calls will be accepted.

Apply at: Allied-Locke Industries, Inc. 1088 Corregidor Road, Dixon, IL 61021 EOE

APPLIANCES

710

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

CLOTHING

CLOTHING

730

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

In Thomson area 815-541-3178

COMPUTERS

735

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT Competitivelypriced software solutions include mobile apps and ewebcommerce Visit sites. www.zgworld wide.com for many B2B serother vices, such as cybersecurity, strategic marketing and wellness programs.

Contact info@ zgworldwide.com or 217-691-0554

LAWN & GARDEN

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Weed Eater Rototiller, 17” rear tine, 5hp engine, serviced 2/17, very good cond., $375 815-625-6146

WANT TO BUY 795 NEWSPAPERS, aluminum cans for Senior Services recycling project. Will pick up in Lanark & Milledgeville on the 2nd Sat. of month; Chadwick on the 3rd Sat. In Lake Carroll, take to the Ctr. Conference Shed. In Mt. Carroll, take to the Sr. Center from 8AM -1PM, Mon. thru Friday. 244-1800

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE Brand new gas grill, $450.

815-284-1385 Everything must go! Make an offer Primitives, Furniture, Costume Jewelry, Luggage & more!

815-732-1492

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Lanark Shoe Repair- Complete shoe repair plus zippers replaced in most items. Connie Holbrook, 815-493-6296.

FOR SALE:

Grass Fed Ground Beef 815-564-8546

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Want to Buy: Mercedes 300SD, running or not.

779-245-0527 815

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2001 Mercedes ML 320, 132K, AWD, hitch, reliable. $4950.

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PARTS & ACC.

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2009 P/J Car Trailer 18ft. Flat bed great shape. $2,400 obo 815-973-3832 MOTORCYCLES 935 2003 Harley Davidson Electra Glide standard. EFI,stereo 2 windshields & other extras, 50k mi. $8,500 OBO. 815-857-2555

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2003 Palm Beach Pontoon. 20' Cast Master. 60HP Merc, tandem trailer. $10,200 815-499-0699

2014 Jayco White Hawk, 28ft. Travel trailer. Fiber glass, power awning Bunk house, 1 slide.

Good Cond. $19,000 815-716-0457

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24' Sun Cruiser Pontoon, 60 hp 3 yr.old E-Tec, kept in storage, bought new pontoon, so must sell!! $7000 815-652-4258

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   

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  

                     

SM-ST16286-0315

 

                   

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  

               

 

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