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West Carroll Hopes Third Time’s A Charm for One Percent Sales Tax he recommended going ahead and felt if there had been an even stronger said he told Transportation Director approving the leases with Ken Lego Mathers said the survey seemed Nicole Baker that he wanted to plan and John Ritchie for lease space for for this possibility now instead of MOUNT CARROLL — The West waiting and possibly making planThe Board also approved con- listed the top three items favored by Carroll School Board voted unanitinuing its lease with Head Start for mously to put the proposal for a one “We don’t want to put ourselves He said he felt that a year in one classroom at the Primary School, percent county wide sales tax on the advance planning was wise because ballot this coming November after caution was warranted when putting Highland said they could list the much discussion, but overwhelm- young children on the bus with older Mathers requested permission ing agreement about the potential to go out for bids say these are the for the district’s items the board planned to utilize the district’s new “You can’t promise what for the district, at the June 18th, 2014 fuel and snow a future board is going to intended to go meeting of the Board at the new removal needs for after, but also put whether or not this arrangement was do,” Kilpatrick said. the coming school a disclaimer on possible, and wanted to be able to Attending the meeting were “You just can’t.” year and the board it which would identify and deal with all obstacles board members Mike Highland, granted permisallow room for Mark Klein, John Brigham, Jerry sion for both, as well as approving unforeseen occurrences which would Travis Findlay addressed the Anderson, Beverly Kilpatrick, Dawn Board requesting backing for a The Board approved several “You can’t promise what a future Cross Country club, with potentially attending were district superintenaudit resolutions, including: selectmaking it a district sport or athletic dent Craig Mathers, and principals ing Mathers to once again review the Julie Katzenberger and Jeannette Mathers reminded everyone said that initially performance would committed fund balance policy, and that the revenue can only be used The Board heard brief adminis- be largely based on participation transferring bond and interest to debt for construction and remodeling of tration reports from the two attending facilities, as far as district expenses parents would provide transportation One Percent Sales Tax to meets which would likely be on Mathers noted that this item was maintained, they will decay and the once again on the agenda, and that district would have to go the public Anderson expressed concern that 98 students were promoted to the he’d received notice that Chadwick/ High School from eighth grade and that participation in this club might Milledgeville was in full support of one percent sales tax could take care that 50 students were participating adversely affect football participa- the measure, and though he hadn’t yet heard from them he expected that the revenue could be used to pay Mathers congratulated the West there would be some that would Carroll students who participated choose the club over football but Edwards said she felt the public Mathers put things in perspecin and won the Parliamentary Pro- added he didn’t feel the effect would tive by saying that fully 56 percent cedure competition for the State of of property taxes in Carroll County Findlay said there would be might spend the potential revenue, are West Carroll taxes, and with the Josie Anderson, Becca Holley, Jacob no cost to the district and the club which kicked off a lengthy round money from the one percent sales would be co ed, though the meets reported that the district did achieve Brigham and Kilpatrick both to seven percent, by paying down the Cederholm gave a presentation over 95 percent student attendance said it was impossible to commit bonds, using half of the revenue with during the preceding year, which is precisely to certain courses of the other half going to other needs school board software that allows action because needs change often Mathers also said that plans access to minutes and archives to Edwards wondered how often were afoot to try to cut some of the board members, saving printing and the district has an unexpected down time for the school buses by excavation at the district pool which The Board heard Mathers report arranging the maintenance agreeof revenue predicted if the measure on the bus garage leases for the felt the board needed to be more clear passes) in one year, and Highland addressed legislation by the State in district, wherein he said he wanted effect whereby if you put your pre- to go over the contracts very care- the board had done a good job getting boiler repair and replacement at the Kindergarten students on the same fully to make sure everything was out the vote in West Carroll, noting routes as the regular students, those understood by both parties, but that that the measure passed in every Brigham said the expense of a roof MICHAEL MILLER For The Prairie Advocate News
Associate Judge David Jeffrey Appointed as Circuit Court Judge The Illinois Supreme Court jury and non-jury cases, probate, has announced the appointment of During his judicial career, as a Circuit Court Judge in the 15th Judge Jeffrey has conducted seminars for local bar associations on cuit Court vacancy in Stephenson County created by the announced member of the Illinois State Bar The appointment of Judge JefJudge Jeffrey received a bachfrey is effective September 2, 2014 elor of arts degree with Highest Distinction in Political Science from He received his juris doctor degree Court’s appointment as Resident from the University of Illinois ColCircuit Judge, and I look forward After graduating from law school, Judge Jeffrey entered private Chief Judge Ron Jacobson of practice at Jeffrey & Jeffrey Law the 15th Judicial Circuit said “Judge Jeffrey’s appointment as Resident he focused his practice on civil and Circuit Judge recognizes his long criminal litigation, probate, and history of serving our circuit courts and community with distinction and Judge Jeffrey was born and raised in Freeport, and has been Judge Jeffrey has been an a lifelong resident of Stephenson Associate Judge in the 15th Judicial three children and two grandchilWhile on the bench, Judge Jeffrey initially handled criminal, The 15th Circuit is composed of Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, 2004, he has handled all civil law
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“It doesn’t take long to spend amount of buildings we have and the Highland added that failure to pass the bill will increase the amount of teacher dismissals, and reduce the size of classroom space, but it will Mathers said the revenue could also be used as an alternate revenue source for bonds which might allow a huge expense like a roof repair by using the money from the sales tax
respond to an unforeseen situation Edwards repeated that she had heard from many voters that they felt the potential use of the money as put out by the board was too vague and said that the board could only say what they intend to do, not what they will categorically do under any Edwards said she felt if the board just said the intent would be to do survey, that would satisfy people, and Mathers said he felt the board had, in fact, done that by committing to the top three items on the survey; reduc-
Edwards said she didn’t think son felt that the board had done a good job of this and said that the local media, including papers and radio, had been awash with this kind of information, all available to Highland motioned to put the measure on the ballot for the November 4th, 2014 election and the full The Board then went into executive session to discuss employee, potential property transactions
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Lanark Hopes to receive Funds from a DCEO/CDAP Grant By LYNNETTE FORTH For The Prairie Advocate News LANARK — Treasurer Carol Kruzek served as City Clerk Pro Tempore in the absence of Jackie Hawbecker during the June 17 Lanark city council meeting. Approval was granted for the June 3rd minutes, as A report was given to the council by Sharon Pepin of Community Funding and Planning Services, noting that the DCEO/CDAP grant 2, with awarding of monies anticipated for October. Two other DCEO opportunity return grants have been
Broad. Cotta’s inventions hold U.S. Patents. The Sesquicentennial Book Committee has chosen to honor the Cotta invention during Old Settlers Day with the Lion’s Club-sponsored parade theme of “Get Involved with your 4-Wheel Drive.” Cotta descendants will serve as Grand Marshals of the parade, and a reception and open house showcasing historical documents and photographs at the Lanark Public Library will be also be taking place. Aldermen voted unanimously on the hiring of Jason Ruble in the Maintenance Dept. with a starting date of June 23, and pay to begin at $12.50 per hour. Ruble will have six months to obtain his Commercial Drivers License. Mayor Huggins discussed giving out Service Awards to those that have served on city boards for at least 10 years. Clerk Hawbecker has compiled a list of names, containing just under 30 individuals. Awards will be presented during Old Settlers Days. Council members approved allowing the purchase for the awards not to exceed $40.00 per person. Alderman Weston Burkholder informed the council that he is con-
the Blair Parkway project. Pepin added, “They are both good to go, we are just waiting for the Governor to do a formal release of funds.” Aldermen approved paying $2000 to Community Funding and Planning Services for grant writing and administrative fees. Pepin also discussed her software program with the council, advising of different possibilities for the distribution of water bills. Pepin advised that she could provide more training for Jackie and Carol to help familiarize them with the program, the wall at 109 North Broad. and its possibilities. During public comment, one resident asked the council to consider proclaimed “Charles Cotta Day” opening bids for mowing. The resiwithin the City of Lanark. Mayor dent is hoping to see the service be Huggins declared that a State His- offered to other contractors to mow torical Marker will be erected at 500 city property. South Broad Street at noon on June Mayor Huggins commented on 28th, during the Old Settlers Days the Police Committee meeting, noting celebration. that Chief Magill is attempting to Charles Cotta created and built contact the door lock company, and will continue to do so until contact wheel drive and four wheel indepen- is made. Also, with the recent storm dent steering automobile, with the damage in the city of Lena, Mayor site of the invention at 500 South Huggins offered to send a dump truck
that will be driven by Alderman Ed Fehlhafer to assist in clean up efforts. Fehlhafer was to go to Lena on June 18th. Regarding the personnel committee meeting, Alderman Anne Lindsay expressed concern that when the City Clerk is gone, Carol Kruzek has no way to get into the drop box to get the bills and mail. “It would be nice if she could get a password to get money out to go to the bank. The Mayor should have access, too,” Lindsay stated. Discussion took place over giving access to the software program for water bills to Kruzek as well as Huggins in case a resident comes in with an inquiry about their bill. “As far as money goes, I understand that, but software, I don’t want any part of that,” Huggins said. Pepin informed the council that she could easily get passwords for Kruzek and Huggins, and also advised that if the proper software back-ups are performed, any mistakes that could be made, would be minor. “I wouldn’t want Carol entering in anything. Maybe we can do a ‘read only,’ so she can at least look up bills,” Huggins suggested. Alderman Lara Tallman added, “I do agree that it is a customer service issue. Customers should be able to see what they owe. We have other options to keep the system secure.” Pepin is going to look into other options, and report back to the council. Aldermen learned that an Economic Development meeting will be held June 23 at 7:00 pm with a presentation on the Thomson Prison. The next regular city council meeting will be held on July 1 at 7:30 pm at City Hall.
Lanark Farmers Market: Join the Fun! The beauty and vitality of the land in Northwest Illinois has long been a source of pride for Lanark residents. One way to showcase and share the bounty of the surrounding farms and backyard gardens is to create a venue for farmers and gardeners to sell their produce and home goods in a festive, shady environment. This is the dream coming to fruition for those launching the reimagined Farmers Market in Lanark. “We had a very well attended Divide and Conquer Plant Swap and Sale earlier in May. It was an opportunity for us to identify local growers as well as those interested in fresh foods and horticulture in general,” says Cornucopia Committee member, Lee Reese. “Now we are eager to launch a new Farmers Market here in town that features home grown goodies, produce, music, workshops and more.” The Cornucopia Committee of Lanark is a passionate group borne out of the town’s recent MAPPING process. Their goal is to bring awareness to agricultural endeavors in the area as well as advocate and take action on issues concerning responsible eco-management of open spaces in town, community garden planning, environmental education and other activities that promote stewardship of the land. Right now, the Committee is
looking for more vendors to participate in the fun. The Lanark Farmers Market started Tuesday, June 10th and will run through October 28th in Lanark’s City Park. Vendors can enjoy a space under the Pavilion for $4/week or outside the Pavilion for $3/week. There are also seasonal packages available that greatly discount this fee. “The Park is a nice place for kids to play, parents to enjoy the programs each Market has to offer, as well as an easy, relaxed space for sellers. We are the only Market operating on Tuesday nights and it has been great to offer this as another selling opportunity to vendors who already have their weekends spoken for,” explains Sheila Wyeth, another Cornucopia Committee of Lanark member. As the weather continues to
the days get longer and longer, how refreshing it is to stop in, grab some fresh veggies for the grill, listen to some folk music, and mosey on home to sit on the deck with family. What a treat for those traveling through Lanark on the way from work or for those simply minding the kids running around the yard just down the block. For more information about programs being offered at the Lanark Farmers Market or how to
become a vendor, call Lee Reese at 815-275-4395 or Sheila Wyeth at 815-493-2776.
Stargazing at Apple River Fort The Apple River Fort State Historic Site and the Planetary Studies Foundation will begin their stargazing and public viewing on Saturday, July 5th at sunset approximately 8:30pm. If you are an outdoor lover or just want to spend some quality time with your family and friends, don’t miss this special event. Chris Zirtzman from the Planetary Studies Foundation and Dr. Paul Sipiera, adjunct curator of meteorites at the Robert A. Pritzker Center for Meteoritics and Polar Studies at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, will have telescopes available to the public to view the heavens. If anyone would like to bring their telescopes in to share viewing, please do not hesitate to bring them. Also if you think you may have a meteorite, Stargazing is offered free to the public. Please bring blankets or lawn chairs for your own comfort. The Apple River Fort State Historic Site is located at 311 E. Myrtle St. in Elizabeth, IL. For more information please contact the Apple River Fort at (815) 858-2028.
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Cross Launches Petition Drive to Stop Tax Hike Having already raised income taxes by 67 percent, led the effort to enact a progressive income tax and raised property taxes, Democrat Senator Mike Frerichs is now targeting nearly every Illinois citizen and small business with a new tax covering hundreds of services families use every day, like cable service, doctor visits, youth sports clubs and hair cuts. “Mike Frerichs has raised the taxes on what we earn, where we live and now he’s trying to raise taxes on everything in between,” said Kevin Artl, campaign manager for Cross for Treasurer. “Frerichs’service tax equates to the ‘mother-of-all tax increases’ impacting everything families use every single day.” During a June 3rd interview on WMAY, Frerichs was quoted as saying he supports the implementation of a service tax along with a progressive tax increase. Frerichs has previously supported a service tax and a permanent 67 percent income tax increase (HB 174, 96th GA). Frerichs’ service tax would have wide-ranging implications for both consumers and small-businesses. The Illinois National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) opposes the service tax and says it would only work to drive up costs and make Illinois even more unfriendly to job creators. “The National Federation of Independent Business opposes a service tax and so do the vast majority of small businesses owners in Illinois. Small business owners make up a large part of
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An ongoing investigation by the Better Government Association (BGA) has been examining patronage hiring at the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). The group revealed June 16 that the step-daughter of the agency’s director was among those given a job and promotion without going through the agency’s normal procedures. The step-daughter of Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann Schneider was hired as a staff assistant using the “Rutan-exempt” process, which allows politics and other subjective factors to be used as a basis for hiring. The exemptions are supposed to be limited only to persons in sensitive policy-making positions, but the of internal audits with the Attorney BGA has found that IDOT, under Gov. Quinn and his predecessor Rod of missteps, including misspending Blagojevich, freely assigned terms such as “policy” and “spokesperson” other government money.” The Tribune “documented how the to job descriptions allowing the
then handled the money in ways that “In short, the BGA found that IDOT appeared to violate state-government cials, from missing bread-and-butter personnel procedures stemming from documents such as bank statements the Supreme Court’s Rutan ruling,” to spending money on fast food.” the organization said.
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The Constitution Could Reeder Report Still Remove Obamacare They don’t By Harold Pease, Ph. D. By now there exist few defenders of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, nicknamed Obamacare, which has shown itself to be neither affordable or capable of protecting the patient—especially from government managed plans. The “list of horribles� was mind boggling from day one, October 1, 2013, beginning with glitches for the
- and there exist several options. Of course, the people could wise
who voted for it. Since only Democrats did so, this would change the composition of the U.S. Senate. Those remaining could rescind Obamacare. Obama would veto it, but a veto override would be easy. This is not likely as the party is not willing yet to call Obamacare a mistake, naively believing that somehow tion extensions until December 15, it will get better. The states, too, could end the federal government’s takeover of a what clearly most Americans did sixth of the economy by implementnot want. President Barack Obama extended exemptions to unions in our history three times before. and to congressional staffs to limit Actually, it was successfully opposition. used recently in the Sheriffs’ RebelThe oft-repeated promises that lion of 2013 when 336 elected county one could keep his doctor and insursheriffs signed pledges that they ance plan came to be seen as Obama would not enforce any unconstitulies, as 5.5 million previously satistional gun control laws or executive orders. Also nine states refused to insurance cancelations because the comply. The federal government backed down. new mandates. Nullifying Obamacare has sevAn avalanche of horror stories eral sympathetic states including: followed. One business manager Georgia, Indiana, Missouri, Oklaof a distinguished medical group homa, South Carolina, Tennessee complained of the problem of just having a phone conversation with a The Supreme Court also will government healthcare representa- get chances to rule the defective tive, “If you get through at all it’s 30 law unconstitutional. Yes, in a 5 to 60 minutes, and then you have to to 4 majority it ruled Obamacare get to the right person because rules a tax, which, as such, is now very change daily and too many times problematic and guarantees a return you aren’t given good information.� of the issue to them. Many of the government plans The Patient Protection and had no maximum out-of-pocket costs Affordable Care Act did not originate on out-of-network providers result- in the House of Representatives as required in Article I, Section 7, Clause if you thought that all assisting 1, “All Bills for raising Revenue shall your surgery were paid under your originate in the House of Representaplan, one or more might not be, and tives.’’ It originated in the Senate. you might get some unanticipated After the Supreme Court ruling, shocking bills. If, in some cases, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reed costs seemed to be held down it was gutted the language in a previous because providers had agreed to lower House bill, but with an earlier date, fees in exchange for a higher volume and deceptively replaced it with the of patients, which meant less service language of the Senate bill to look and physician time for you. like it had originated in the House, By now most reasonable people but it did not. are looking for a way out. The answer The Court ruling on Hobby remains as always - the Constitution Lobby, argued in mid March, is due
write no good A bit of hay is being made over a grammar error that will appear on the ballot this November. It seems no one apparently caught the improper use of the word “their� in the text of the proposed ballot question. The measure asks, “Should the Illinois Constitution be amended to require that each school district receive additional revenue, based on their number of students, from an additional 3% tax on income greater than one million dollars?� Of course to be grammatically correct the word “its� should be used any time. The question directly before the justices is whether forprofit corporations must provide insurance coverage for contraception, mandated by Obamacare. Hobby Lobby, a chain of crafts stores, challenged the requirement, religious principles. If the contraception challenge succeeds, it strikes down only a small part of Obamacare but several little challenges over time could weaken the law to oblivion. A strict interpretation of the Constitution would give an easy victory for Hobby Lobby, as there exists no role for the federal government in Article I, Section 8 for contraception, insurance, or health legislation, nor in any amendment processed thereafter. Moreover, tax revenues were designed to be spent only for constitutional purposes—not for any purposes. A potential constitutional challenge is found in the list of limitations on the Congress with respect to making law found in Article I, Section 9, “No Capitation, or other direct Tax shall be laid, unless in Proportion to the Census or Enumeration herein before directed to be taken.� Only the federal income tax (Amendment 16) is exempted from the proportional enumeration requirement.
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instead of “their� because “each school district� is singular. I can see one hundred copy editors I’ve known clucking their tongues in unison and shaking their heads. My old high school English teacher Miss Finch will probably enter the voting booth red pen in hand ready to correct the ballot and hand it back to the election judge marked “F.� Illinois is a place where legislators talk about raising literacy standards – but don’t practice them. Of course the problem with this ballot question goes far beyond grammar. First of all, the question doesn’t specify what sort of income should be taxed. Are we talking about gross income? Or are we talking net income? Are they talking about corporate income or personal income?
The measure doesn’t specify. And, of course, those things are important. Lots of businesses may take in more than $1 million in annual income, but still be losing money. For example, a farmer may sell more than $1 million in corn, but after he pays his landlord his rent, spends money on seed, fertilizer, herbicides, machinery and interest on loans he may well end up in the red. Lots
If the federal mandate is a tax, and not a fee, as stated by the Supreme Court, it is unconstitutional because Congress did not apportion that tax among the states according to population. Yes, National Healthcare has shown itself to be an albatross around our necks, but the Constitution can still protect us from our own ignorance if we will elect only those who will be guided by it, and that would exclude many presently
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themselves in the same predicament. But would this proposal add another cost to doing business for already because it doesn’t specify whether it a tax on gross income or net income. But one things we do know is that the more we tax folks who create jobs, the fewer jobs there will be.
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Downtown Sidewalk Improvements Discussed by Village of Milledgeville Unapproved minutes by Christine A. Ottens, Village Clerk June 16, 2014 — The regular meeting of the Chadwick-Milledgeville School Board was held at the Milledgeville HS Library. The Board approved Minutes of the May 19, 2014 Regular Meeting & Closed Session; Payment of Bills for June, 2014; Treasurer’s Report for May 2014; Hot Lunch Report for May 2014; and Student Activity Fund Account Summary for May 2014. Public comments The Board recognized the following employees with perfect attendance for 2013-14: CERTIFIED - Tom Digmann, Charlotte Frank, Brian Rahn, Martin Stauffer, David VanLangen, and Jason Wroble. NON-CERTIFIED: Ray Alexander, Valerie Geary, and Jenny Merema. Thank you from District Librarian Lisa Richter to Volunteer Parents for Progress for their donation of $500 to purchase books for our libraries. Presentation made by the 2014 Post Prom Committee. Jo Schmidt and Sheila Alexander reported that cessful. The event was well attended and the students were well behaved.
Thanks to the generous support of sponsors, four big screen T.V.’s and several prize baskets were given away throughout the event. Old business The Board approved bids for Bread - Bimbo Bakeries; Milk Muller Pinehurst; and Fuel - Carroll Service. In an update on Life Safety work being completed this summer, Superintendent Tim Schurman reported that asbestos removal has begun at both buildings. Unfortunately the contractors discovered asbestos-
high school athletic fees have been increased to $30 per sport with no maximum and junior high athletic fees have been increased to $20 per sport with no maximum. The Board designated Superintendent Tim Schurman to review, statements of the district which include the audit report, annual
collection for single audits. They also approved a resolution that explains that there have been no purchases made by members of the Board of Education from the ceiling at Milledgeville which will Chadwick-Milledgeville CUSD require additional money to remove. All of the athletic lockers at Approved 2014-15 regular Milledgeville have been removed board meeting schedule dates and times. The July meeting will take system at Chadwick has been place Wednesday, July 23, 2014 removed and the new system should be installed before the end of June. man’s vacation. The Board will The roof project in Chadwick will again meet on Tuesday during the begin June 23, 2014. The parking lot months of January and February project in Milledgeville will begin June 23 as well. national holidays. In addition, we New business have adjusted the September meeting The Board approved Student date in order to comply with budget Registration & Lunch Fees for the display requirements. 2014-15 school year. SuperintenApproved Superintendent Schdent Schurman reported that lunch urman to seek bids to sell the 1998 prices will be increased by10 cents Chevy Lumina housed in the Chadin order to make progress towards wick garage. meeting the federal lunch program price requirements. In addition, Policy Update Issue #85, Super-
negotiations are complete. - Accepted the resignation of Mrs. Paula Rademacher as Milledgeville Principal effective July 3, 2014. - Accepted the resignation of Mrs. Nancy Jogerst as High School English, Business, Student Council, and Yearbook Advisor. - Accepted the resignation of Mrs. Tara Read as class sponsor. - Approved Mr. Steve Ulman to paint at Milledgeville School for $10.50 per hour. - Hired Mrs. Wendy Erbsen as High School Ag Teacher and FFA Sponsor. 2014 are Milledgeville Principal, High School Science Teacher (Biology), High School English Teacher, Head Varsity Boys Baseball Coach, Part Time Milledgeville Custodian, and Assistant Cook Chadwick. Upheld student suspensions for May to June 2014. Administrative business The Board discussed IASB Convention Plans for November 21-23, 2014, and heard the report on Educational and Legislative Issues. Superintendent Schurman
funded General State Aide at an 89% proration, and transportation funding received no increase. If the income intendent Schurman reported that tax increase is not made permanent the changes proposed relate to the following board policies: adminisIn the Early Step Pre-K Report, trative procedures and background checks; school bus safety proce- Superintendent Schurman reported dures; safety and security plans; that the Fiscal 2015 grant application communication required concerning has been submitted and commended cleanup decisions through discussion student safety; child sex offender Mrs. Darcy Feltmeyer for doing a and to provide input to the installation decision makers, those agencies discipline updates. Market Day raised $2,255 for involved in the cleanup. Volunteer Parents for Progress this Executive session The SVDA is located on 13,062 Closed session was called at year and $80,056 over the life of acres in Jo Daviess and Carroll coun- 8:10 P.M. to consider information the program. Thanks to the teacher ties. It was activated as the Savanna regarding the appointment, employ- volunteers and Mrs. Sue Carter for Proving Ground in 1918 for the proof ment, compensation, or dismissal their efforts in raising funds in sup- port of our schools. testing of large caliber ammuniPrincipal’s Report tive negotiating matters between th tion. Ordnance storage facilities Mrs. Rademacher reported that public body and its employees or were expanded from 1918 to 1921, their representatives, or deliberations Kameron DawTyne and Kayleigh when the name was changed to the concerning salary schedules for one Leddy were announced as Male and Savanna Ordnance Depot. During or more classes of employees; and to Female Athletes of the Year. 1939 and 1941 additional magazines, Superintendent’s Report review student disciplinary matters. administration buildings, and new Summer Work update-painting Exited closed session at 9:24 bomb and shell loading plants were P.M. The following motions out of and cleaning are on schedule at both constructed. buildings. Streaks Camp June 9-12 closed were then acted upon: The last mission of the installawas well attended. Mr. Keith Mayne tion was to receive, store, issue, and increase of 1% for the 2014-15 ran the camp again this year and is to demilitarize conventional ammunition and general supplies. In 1995 the Installation was placed on the Base Realignment
Three New Members elected to RAB Board By Terrence N. Ingram
SAVANNA — At the last meeting of the Savanna Army Depot Restoration Advisory Board (RAB), on June 12, three new volunteers were elected as community members of the RAB board. They are Susan Ertmer from Scales Mound, Judy Fitzpatrick from Mount Carroll, and Helen Kilgore from Elizabeth. They will join the other nine community members currently serving on the Savanna Army Depot Activity (SVDA) RAB board. In addition to the community members, the RAB board has a representative from the U.S. EPA, Illinois EPA and the US Army for a total of 15 members. The RAB is a stakeholder group (local citizens) that meets on a regular basis to discuss environmental
that is either currently, or was formerly, owned by the Department of Defense, (DoD), but where DoD oversees the environmental restora- as a military installation in March 2000. Now the installation has to be tion process. RAB’s enable people interested cleaned up and returned to the public. For more information contact: in the environmental cleanup at a Terrence N. Ingram, Exec. Director, information with representatives of Eagle Nature Foundation, 300 East regulatory agencies, the installation, Hickory St., Apple River, IL 61001 and the community. RAB’s offer Phone 815-594-2306
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C.U.S.D. #399 Board of Education Meeting Synopsis June 16, 2014 — The regular meeting of the Chadwick-Milledgeville School Board was held at the Milledgeville HS Library. The Board approved Minutes of the May 19, 2014 Regular Meeting & Closed Session; Payment of Bills for June, 2014; Treasurer’s Report for May 2014; Hot Lunch Report for May 2014; and Student Activity Fund Account Summary for May 2014. Public comments The Board recognized the following employees with perfect attendance for 2013-14: CERTIFIED - Tom Digmann, Charlotte Frank, Brian Rahn, Martin Stauffer, David VanLangen, and Jason Wroble. NON-CERTIFIED: Ray Alexander, Valerie Geary, and Jenny Merema. Thank you from District Librarian Lisa Richter to Volunteer Parents for Progress for their donation of $500 to purchase books for our libraries. Presentation made by the 2014 Post Prom Committee. Jo Schmidt and Sheila Alexander reported that cessful. The event was well attended and the students were well behaved. Thanks to the generous support of sponsors, four big screen T.V.’s and several prize baskets were given away throughout the event. Old business The Board approved bids for Bread - Bimbo Bakeries; Milk Muller Pinehurst; and Fuel - Carroll Service. In an update on Life Safety work being completed this summer, Superintendent Tim Schurman reported that asbestos removal has begun at both buildings. Unfortunately the contractors discovered asbestos-wrapped pipes in the which will require additional money to remove. All of the athletic lockers at Milledgeville have been removed
begin June 23, 2014. The parking lot project in Milledgeville will begin June 23 as well. New business The Board approved Student Registration & Lunch Fees for the 2014-15 school year. Superintendent Schurman reported that lunch prices will be increased by10 cents in order to make progress towards meeting the federal lunch program price requirements. In addition, high school athletic fees have been increased to $30 per sport with no maximum and junior high athletic fees have been increased to $20 per sport with no maximum. The Board designated Superintendent Tim Schurman to review,
Executive session Closed session was called at 8:10 P.M. to consider information regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, or dismissal tive negotiating matters between th public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees; and to review student disciplinary matters. Exited closed session at 9:24 P.M. The following motions out of closed were then acted upon: increase of 1% for the 2014-15
negotiations are complete. statements of the district which - Accepted the resignation of include the audit report, annual Mrs. Paula Rademacher as Milledgeville Principal effective July 3, collection for single audits. 2014. They also approved a resolution - Accepted the resignation of that explains that there have been Mrs. Nancy Jogerst as High School no purchases made by members of English, Business, Student Council, the Board of Education from the and Yearbook Advisor. Chadwick-Milledgeville CUSD - Accepted the resignation of Mrs. Tara Read as class sponsor. Approved 2014-15 regular - Approved Mr. Steve Ulman board meeting schedule dates and to paint at Milledgeville School for times. The July meeting will take $10.50 per hour. place Wednesday, July 23, 2014 due - Hired Mrs. Wendy Erbsen as High School Ag Teacher and FFA vacation. The Board will again Sponsor. meet on Tuesday during the months of January and February in order to 2014 are Milledgeville Principal, - High School Science Teacher (Bioldays. In addition, we have adjusted ogy), High School English Teacher, the September meeting date in order Head Varsity Boys Baseball Coach, to comply with budget display Part Time Milledgeville Custodian, requirements. and Assistant Cook Chadwick. Approved Superintendent SchUpheld student suspensions for urman to seek bids to sell the 1998 May to June 2014. Chevy Lumina housed in the ChadAdministrative business wick garage. The Board discussed IASB Convention Plans for November Policy Update Issue #85, Super- 21-23, 2014, and heard the report on intendent Schurman reported that Educational and Legislative Issues. the changes proposed relate to the Superintendent Schurman reported following board policies: administrative procedures and background checks; school bus safety procedures; safety and security plans; communication required concerning student safety; child sex
- Leddy were announced as Male and eral State Aide at an 89% proration, Female Athletes of the Year. and transportation funding received Superintendent’s Report no increase. If the income tax Summer Work update-painting increase is not made permanent in and cleaning are on schedule at both buildings. Streaks Camp June 9-12 In the Early Step Pre-K Report, was well attended. Mr. Keith Mayne Superintendent Schurman reported ran the camp again this year and that the Fiscal 2015 grant application is to be commended for his extra has been submitted and commended efforts for kids. Mrs. Darcy Feltmeyer for doing a Athletic Physicals June Market Day raised $2,255 for 11-Thanks to Dr. Harmston and his Volunteer Parents for Progress this staff for providing $20 physicals to year and $80,056 over the life of 45 student athletes. the program. Thanks to the teacher The meeting was adjourned at volunteers and Mrs. Sue Carter for 9:30 P.M. their efforts in raising funds in supNEXT BOARD MEETING port of our schools. Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at 7:00 Principal’s Report Mrs. Rademacher reported that P.M at the Milledgeville High School Kameron DawTyne and Kayleigh Library.
Milledgeville High School Seniors Attend Illinois Girls State (Left to Right) Rebecca Alexander, Breyana Henson, Branninghan Hutchinson, and Bailey Fisch will be attending Illinois Girls State, June 15th through the 21st at Eastern Illinois University. These girls are sponsored by the Milledgeville American Legion and Auxiliary as well as the Chadwick American Legion and Auxiliary. Thank you to the sponsors for this great opportunity to learn about our government and civil processes. (Courtesy of Rebecca Alexander)
system at Chadwick has been removed and the new system should be installed before the end of June. The roof project in Chadwick will student discipline updates.
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Local NIU Spring graduates Northern Illinois University announces the awarding of graduate and undergraduate degrees at the conclusion of its Spring 2014 session. Trevan Burn of Morrison, Ill. graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Health and Human Sciences. Lesley Diehl of Polo, Ill. graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Jacqueline Foreman of Stockton, Ill. graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree from the College of Education. Cassie Hanson of Morrison, Ill. graduated with a Master of Science degree from the College of Health and Human Sciences. Sidney Kane of Lanark, Ill. graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Health and Human Sciences. Kayla Kasbohm of Savanna, Ill. graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Business. Kristina Kelzer of Elizabeth,
Ill. graduated with a Master of Arts degree from the College of Health and Human Sciences. Holly McIntyre of Stockton, Ill. graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Health and Human Sciences. John Richter of Milledgeville, Ill. graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Health and Human Sciences. Megan Rogers of Stockton, Ill. graduated with a Master of Accounting Science degree from the College of Business. Shannon Scroggins of Morrison, Ill. graduated with a Master of Science degree from the College of Health and Human Sciences. Ashley Vegter of Morrison, Ill. graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree from the College of Education. NIU announced the awarding of graduate degrees on Friday May 9, 2014 and undergraduate degrees on Saturday May 10 and Sunday May 11, 2014.
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When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors “When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors� is a good phase to remember this summer while you’re enjoying outdoor activities. The catchy phrase is intended to remind people that hearing thunder means you’re close enough to the storm to be struck by lightning. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), the National Weather Service (NWS) and local emergency management agencies are joining forces to promote lightning safety during Lightning Safety Awareness Week June 22-28. “More than 70 percent of lightning strike deaths occur during June, July and August, when people are enjoying more outdoor activities,� said IEMA Director Jonathon Monken. “Don’t take a chance with lightning. If you hear thunder, that’s your cue to take shelter immediately.� Monken said some people still rely on outdated lightning safety
rules, such as taking shelter only if you can’t count to 30 between seeing the lightning strike and hearing thunder. People are now urged to take shelter in a substantial building or hard-topped car as soon as they hear thunder. According to the NWS, on average around 50 people are killed and 1,000 people injured by lightning in the U.S. each year. A majority of victims were either outdoors in an open area or taking part in an activ-
“Simply put - there is no safe place outside in a thunderstorm. You must take shelter in a substantial building or hard-topped vehicle to stay safe.� While less than 10 percent of people who are struck by lightning are killed, many lightning strike survivors suffer various degrees of disability. Only a few lightning strike victims actually suffer burns, and these are usually minor. However, many lightning strike survivors are left with debilitating life-long boating or swimming. effects, including memory loss, perTo date in 2014, the NWS reports sonality changes, fatigue, irreparable seven lightning-related deaths nation- nerve damage, chronic pain and/or wide, none of those in Illinois. “The past several years there has dizziness. been an increasing trend across the IEMA and the NWS offer the U.S. in lightning injuries and fatali- following tips for staying safe when ties while people are taking part in thunderstorms approach: Outdoor lightning safety tips: walking or sports events,� said Chris No place outside is safe when Miller, warning coordination meteo- thunderstorms are in the area.
If you hear thunder, lightning is close enough to strike you. When you hear thunder, immediately move to a safe shelter. Safe shelter is a substantial building or inside an enclosed, hardtopped vehicle. Stay in the safe shelter at least 30 minutes after you hear the last clap of thunder. If there is no safe shelter anywhere nearby: Seek lower elevation areas. Never use a tree for shelter. Immediately get out and away from pools, lakes and other bodies of water. Stay away from all metallic objects (fences, power lines, poles, etc.). Do not raise umbrellas or golf clubs above you. People shouldn’t hesitate to help someone who has been struck by lightning since victims do not carry an electrical charge. The surge of electricity through a lightning victim’s body causes cardiac arrest in most fatalities, so immediate medi-
cal attention is critical. If the victim doesn’t have a pulse and isn’t breathing, CPR should be administered immediately. For additional tips on lightning safety visit the Ready Illinois website at www.Ready.Illinois.gov or contact IEMA at 217-785-9925.
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The Carroll County Senior Services Organization is in special need of a volunteer from Milledgeville to be a member of its 15-member Board of Directors, which represents all communities within Carroll County. Nancy Gable, Executive Director of CCSSO, said Board meetings are held in the morning on the third Tuesday each month. “If you are interested or would like more information, please contact the Senior Center at 815-244-1800 and leave your name and number. One of the current Board members will contact you.�
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Shannon Park Project Still Going Strong The renovations for the Shannon Village Park that began in the fall of 2011 are still moving along. Originally, the Eastland FFA presented an idea for some playground equipment to Village President Bonnie Foust. Since then, organizations, businesses, and vol-
Carroll County Sheriff’s News On Friday, June 20, 2014 at 11:10 a.m. the Carroll County 911 Center received a 911 cell call reporting a one vehicle accident near the intersection of Jacobstown Road and US Highway 52 in rural Mount Carroll. The driver of the vehicle, Valerie D. Johnson, 17, of Savanna, IL was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Carroll County Corounder investigation by the Carroll County Accident Reconstructionist. Assisting at the scene was the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department, Mt. Carroll Fire Department, Mt. Carroll Ambulance, Mt. Carroll Police Department and the Carroll On June 20, 2014 at 2:52 p.m. the Carroll County 911 Center received an E-911 cell call reporting a deceased subject at 4086 IL Route 84. A preliminary investigation by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department and the Illinois State Police Crime Scene Investigators states that Randall Starr, 53, of Thomson was found deceased at his residence from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Foul play is NOT suspected. Assisting at the scene was the and Thomson Police. The incident remains under investigation.
Carroll County Veterans Assistance Commission on Monday, June 23rd and Wednesopen on Thursday, June 26th from 9:00 a.m. Until 1:00 p.m. We are sorry for the inconvenience and appreciate your time. Please call and leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible. 815-244-0226.
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The artist’s rendition of the playground pieces that are planned for the south end of the park. It is a combination of many pieces to create the look of a tractor. June 18th from 5-8 with 50’s and Blarney Stone Popcorn, free water 60’s music, special decor, ice cream testing, a kid’s basket, a Case Toy Tractor signed by Max Armstrong, a date night basket, gift cards, photogon display. On Saturday, June 28th, the raphy by Teresa Hammer, a basket Shannon Village Park Committee for your pooch and more. Participants in the show pay $5 will be having a Car-Tractor-Cycle Show from 9-3 at the Village Park. each vehicle, and crafters can rent 3D Sound will be providing the a 10 x 12 space for $15. Spectamusic. There will be food, crafts and tors have free admission. Crafter’s spaces are still available. Next, there will be the great Brat and silent auction items. Some of Stand at Cub Foods. Many volunthe auction items include a stay in teers from Shannon will be working a Luxury Cabin at beautiful Hickory July 4th, 5th and 6th. Yes, three days Hideaway, a basket of goodies from to come and buy some tasty food at
Cubs and support the park! To top it off, the Knights of Columbus of Shannon have offered to host an Omelet Breakfast at the Fire Station in Shannon on Sunday, July 13th from 9 until noon to help in the effort of raising funds for the playground. So much progress has been made because of the volunteers, organizations and businesses that have joined together to make the improvements to a special place. It’s a great place for kids to play and families to spend time together for picnics and reunions.
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U.S. Forest Service Seeks Comments on Over-Snow Vehicle Proposal June 13, 2014 – The U.S. Forest Service next week will publish a Federal Register Notice seeking public comment on a proposal that would help standardize where and when over-snow vehicles, such as snowmobiles, are used on national forests and grasslands.
Flower Pounding Art Workshop at the Banwarth House Learn how to use different worthy of framing. Make your own and a hammer during this afternoon workshop. Flower pounding is open to all ages, however children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. A $10.00 donation is requested to help cover the cost of supplies. The 1876 Banwarth House & Museum will be hosting
located at 408 E. Sycamore St. in Elizabeth, IL directly behind the Law-Jones Funeral Home. Sometimes nature can be messy so please dress appropriately. Participants must RSVP no later than Friday, July 4th as we need to know how many supplies to provide. No walkins will be accepted. Contact the 1876 Banwarth House & Museum at info@banwarthmuseum.com or call our parent organization the Planetary Studies Foundation (PSF) and leave a message.
“Over-the-snow access and recreation is an appropriate use of public lands, and we strive to offer a variety of opportunities for that,” said U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell. “We believe it is essential that the public be engaged in decisions regarding travel management on the forests and grasslands, and we encourage the public to review the proposal and provide comments Motor vehicle use on national forests and grasslands is governed by the Travel Management Rule which provides for a system of roads, trails and areas that are designated for motor vehicles. Over-snow vehicles—vehicles designed for use over snow and that run on a track and/or a ski or skis—are currently treated differently from other motor vehicles by giving forest and grassland supervisors the discretion to develop a similar system for oversnow vehicles. In 2013, a federal court ruled that this violates Executive Order 11644, “Use of off-road vehicles on public lands.” The court ordered that the Forest Service must regulate over-snow use, but does have the discretion to determine where and when over-snow vehicle use can occur on agency lands.
or subsistence hunting. The Federal Register Notice for the proposal is scheduled to be published Wednesday, June 18, 2014. The public will have 45 days from the date of publication in the Federal Register to comment on the proposed revisions. The Forest Service intends
ment of Agriculture, is to sustain the forests where most Americans live. health, diversity and productivity of For more information about
meet the needs of present and future generations. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners and maintains the largest forestry research organization in the world. Public lands the U.S. Forest Sept. 9, 2014. Service manages contribute more Nationally, the Forest Service than $13 billion to the economy each manages over 200,000 miles of roads year through visitor spending alone. and 47,000 miles of trails that are open Those same lands provide 20 percent to motor vehicle use. The roads and trails vary greatly, from single-track value estimated at $7.2 billion per trails used by motorcycles to roads year. The agency also has either a designed for high-clearance vehicles direct or indirect role in stewardship such as logging trucks. of about 80 percent of the 850 milThe mission of the U.S. Forest lion forested acres within the U.S., Service, an agency of the Depart- of which 100 million acres are urban
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Freeport Celebrates 100 Years of Union Dairy Memories TONY CARTON For the Prairie Advocate News FREEPORT — The atmosphere was more reminiscent of a family reunion than a centennial when hundreds of Freeport area residents gathered to celebrate Union Dairy’s 100th anniversary over the weekend. Dairy co-owner and manager Jodi Miller said the nearly 10 months of planning that went into the gala weekend was a learning experience. “Since beginning this project I’ve learned something new every day,� Miller said. “I have learned much about the people of Freeport and their love for this community, and the Union Dairy is proud to be a part of Freeport. We consider it a privilege to provide a place for families to come and build memories generation after generation.� She spoke about the heritage of the community noting its history of industry and craftsmanship and quality of work and how that translated to the greatness that is today’s Freeport. “We are excited about the future of Freeport and how we can be a part of it,� said Miller. “As we celebrate a hundred years of serving this community and providing employment, a hundred years of building memories and being a tradition here, we can only say, thank you Freeport, for your business and for your support. We believe in Freeport.� Illinois State Representative Brian Stewart congratulated Miller and her family for their accomplishments. “I can remember coming here as a young man and a young boy,� said Stewart. If you go inside the dairy and you look at those murals on the walls, I think a lot of you, if you are Freeporters, can remember them from when you were a little kid and they are still here. It’s a testament to our community. It’s a testament to our downtown and it’s an honor to recognize Jodi, Pete, Willy and the Alber family for taking over this icon and landmark and investing in it and doing all the things that they do for our community.� Stewart, on behalf of the Illinois House of Representatives, presented Miller with a resolution passed by the house honoring and congratulating all the founders and current owners of the dairy for not only surviving a hundred years in business, but for
to the Freeport community. Illinois State Senator Tim Bivins said it is exciting that any business can survive a hundred years. “The folks who know me well know that I like ice cream, and this is one of my favorite stops when I come into town,� Bivins said. “I’ve been talking to some of the parents and grandparents still coming to the dairy with their families and what a great thing that we have in the State of Illinois, a business that has survived a hundred years; what a testament to the community.� Freeport Area Chamber of Commerce president Kim Grimes said it’s extraordinary and rare for a business to last a hundred years in any community. “The average business today the Union Dairy has that beat many times over,� said Grimes. He said not only is the dairy well known for providing an excellent product, quality service and taking care of its customers, but has, over the years, shown genuine community spirit. “I think they are like so many other businesses that understand how important it is to give back to the community,� Grimes said. “They are obviously one of the many long-time treasures in this community. People come from all over to have ice cream at the Union Dairy.� Freeport Area Chamber of
Illinois State Representative Brian Stewart and State Senator Tim Bivins joined hundreds of Freeport area residents who lined the downtown streets over the weekend to celebrate 100 years of memories with Union Dairy. They presented David Kaiser and Jodi Miller with a congressional resolution honoring its 100th anniversary. (PA photos/Tony Carton) Commerce director of member services Tiffany King said Freeport is excited about the dairy’s centennial celebration. “It’s an amazing accomplishment for any business to hit a hundred years, and for it to be in downtown King. “The Union Dairy is such a landmark in town, it really lends to the revitalization of the downtown area.�
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Hit the Trail! Morrison-Rockwood made all of this happen.” Illinois State Senator Mike Jacobs attended the ribbon cutting MORRISON — A ribbon cutting ceremony, stating “We need to thank ceremony was held on Thursday, June God, because without God there is 19th for the Morrison-Rockwood no land. We can no longer afford to Recreational Trail. waste our people or land. Today, we Mayor Everett Pannier welcomed visitors and honored guests, walk dogs, and ride bikes. If you saying “Thank you to the Friends of don’t protect our land, who will?” the Parks Organization. They have Jacobs thanked all who made By LYNNETTE FORTH For The Prairie Advocate News
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On Sunday, June 29th, at 7pm Spring Valley Reformed Church welcomes Greg Strange. Greg is a musical comedian who brings joy, encouragement and the message of Jesus Christ wherever he goes. He performs over 200 concerts per year, visiting churches, inner-city schools, rescue missions, prisons and Indian Reservations. He has recorded 12 different CD’s and had two top 10 radio singles. His performances have always included a time of praise & worship, funny songs, stories and a message from God’s Word. His website is www.gregstrange.com. This evening we are having Youth Night! We encourage you to bring your kids and/or grandkids! We love to see all the kids up front, so bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy laughing and receiving a great Godly message! We are also having ice cream sundaes! So come on out and enjoy a wonderful evening of fellowship. Spring Valley Church is located at 10960 Spring Valley Rd, Fulton, IL. You can visit our website at https://sites.google.com/site/ springvalleyreformedchurch/ or you may call Randy Venema at 815-589-2843.
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area which John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara made famous in the classic “A Quiet Man�. Day 12, we leave Ireland and head back to Carroll County.
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By Chastity Welch Carroll County Manager
Don’t forget the Membership Appreciation Breakfast is coming up on this Friday, June 27th. We will be serving whole hog sausage, pancakes, hash browns, and scrambled eggs. There will be kid’s packs and door prizes to register for. We will be serving from 6:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. We hope to see you there. We have found a new candle sup-
plier. We happened to see a company through Facebook and we are very fond of the candle they sent us and the pile of scents as well. They are in a very cute little creamery jar. We placed an order and they are here this
and have room for a good 25 more. This year, we also are selling tickets if you would like to join us for lunch. Tickets for lunch are $10 and can be
How does a trip to Ireland and Scotland sound next July? It sounds for our members. really good to me. The 12 day trip is We still have room in our annual sponsored by the Carroll County Farm tractor drive. We are up to 50 riders Bureau, neighboring County Farm Bureaus, and Tri-State Travel. We will be departing the U.S. on Monday, July
Castle to see the Scottish Highlands. We will arrive on the shores of Loch Ness and enjoy a cruise on the deepest lake in Scotland. Day four will be touring the south
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you are interested in more information. We have not set a date for a trip preview meeting, but we will be hosting one.
the new Titanic Belfast Museum. We are free to explore the new Titanic Belfast Museum through a series of interactive exhibits that conveys the sights, sounds, smells, and stories of the shipyard. After the museum there is plenty of time to explore the city on your own. Day 7, we head to Dublin with a visit of a local farm and tour of to see cattle, goats, and sheep. A sightseeing tour of Dublin is also on the agenda and a visit to Trinity College. See St. Stephen’s Green and then continue along O’Connell Street. Day 8, will be Blarney and Cork. Cork City is Ireland’s third largest city and has always been an important seaport. Day 9 we
Gardening Program Offers Summer Series The summer series of University Gardening program, which focuses on environmental stewardship and backyard food production, started June 24, Home Orchards. Other topics in the summer series include Starting a Youth Garden set for July 8, and Mosquitoes and West Nile Virus set for July 22. Cost per session is $5 (free for active Master Gardeners). Webinars will be offered at 3 locations within the Unit, Carroll County
Plum CreekArboretum, Dixon.Advance registration is needed one week prior to the webinar. To register, call (815) 835Galway Bay. Day 11 we will explore 2070 or register online at http://web. which was built in 1446. A free after- the rugged yet serene Connemara extension.illinois.edu/clw noon will allow you to enjoy the city on your own before traveling toAyr on FS: Natural oak large entertainment center. Farm Bureau Day 5. After breakfast we will travel Tall cabinet on each end with glass doors south along theAyrshire coast and into and lower storage. Has lights in center. made at the Burns Cottage in Alloway where we can walk in the footsteps of Tam O’Shanter in “Alloway’s auld haunted kirk�. We will continue on to the 18th century Culzean Castle, which overlooks the Atlantic Coast. Day 6 will say goodbye to Scotland and board a ferry to Ireland. We will enjoy a tour of Belfast en-route to
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Niagara Falls and Toronto September 2014 LAST CALL - ALMOST FULL Call 815-244-1800. Christmas Shows in Branson November 9 – 15 Cost $600 per person, Double Occupancy Enjoy 7 days, 6 nights; George Dyer Show, The Haygoods Show, The Duttons Show, Dublin’s Irish Tenors and The Celtic Ladies, New
laundry, cleaning, etc.) services you would like us to offer. Here is a combination survey/vote _____ Dancing (specify__________ _____________________________) to or drop off at the Senior Center, 306 _____ Movie time N. Main St., Mount Carroll, IL 61053, _____ Other (specify____________ by the end of July. You may vote for _____________________________) as many as you would like. Other suggestions or comments: __ Scheduled times for: _____________________________ _____ Billiards/Pool play _____________________________ _____ Checkers/Chess _____________________________ _____ Card games (specify_______ _____________________________ _____________________________) _____________________________ _____ Board games (specify______ _____________________________ _____________________________) _____________________________ _____ Other (specify____________ _____________________________ _____________________________) _____________________________ Programs/Classes: _____________________________ _____ General cooking After the end of July, if you have _____ Cooking for health any additional ideas for new programs _____ Exercise for or services we may be able to offer physically capable or ways we can improve on how we _____ Exercise for currently do things, I encourage you physically challenged to stop in and let us know or call us _____ Exercises for the brain at 815-244-1800 or toll free 866-214_____ Life skills for 1959.
Jersey Nights Show, Dinner and Entertainment on the Showboat Branson Belle, Dinner and Show with Yakov Smirnoff. Call 815244-1800 for a brochure. Cubs at Wrigley Thursday, August 14 Join your friends for a game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Cost has increased to $62. Leave Savanna Shopko at 7 AM, Land of Oz at 7:15, Lanark High School at 7:30. Supper at Portillos, of course.
Board Members Needed
The Carroll County Senior Ser- from the County at large. Board meetvices Organization is in need of four or ings are held in the morning on the third Tuesday each month. If you are inter15-member Board of Directors, which ested, please contact the Senior Center represents all communities within Car- at 815-244-1800 and leave your name roll County. We are in special need of and number. One of our current Board someone from Milledgeville, and others members will contact you.
Nonagenarians & Centenarians Birthdays for July 3 Wallace Bullis, Savanna . . . . . . 92 5 Merle Smith, Lanark . . . . . . . . . 93 7 Betty Speck, Savanna . . . . . . . 90 9 Ruth Mertz, Chadwick . . . . . . . 90 13 Marjorie Buckwalter, Mt. Carroll 91
19 Ruby Kness, Chadwick . . . . . . . 90 22 Mildred Schreiber, Shannon. . . 96 27 Mary Sweich, Mt. Carroll . . . .103 27 Marie Simpson, Lanark . . . . . . 96
Exercise Equipment at Senior Center that can improve both their physical and mental states. And as anyone can tell you, a few minutes walking or riding a bike can go a long way. The equipment is available to seniors between the hours of 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. We have moved the exercise equipment have been donated by the equipment to the downstairs area Rotary Club to help seniors get some for more privacy for those who wish needed movement and cardio work to use it. Okay summer will be here soon so what better time than now to come in and use the exercise equipment to get ready for summer. You are able to use our professional-grade treadmill and recumbent bicycle.
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By Nancy Gable The Carroll County Senior Center, located in downtown Mount Carroll, is a treasure trove of resources for our senior and disabled population. We are privileged to make these resources available, and we would like to make this a place where you can come for even more information, assistance, and fun. To that end, we would like your suggestions, input, and votes for additional activities, programs, and
CCSSO July Calendar of Events Tuesday, July 1 Crafters in the morning Bingo – 1:00 PM Yoga – 4:00 PM Thursday, July 3 Quilters in the morning Yoga – 4:00 PM Friday, July 4 Senior Center Closed Happy 4th of July Tuesday, July 8 Foot Care Clinic Agency Meeting 8:00 AM Triad Meeting 9:00 AM Nest Eggers 1:00 PM Yoga – 4:00 PM Thursday , July 10 Quilters in the morning Yoga – 4:00 PM
Tri-County informed us Sum- for an appointment at 815-244mer Cooling will be July 7, 2014 1800 to July 11, 2014. Applications will FOSTER COURT SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY • MT. CARROLL taken at the Senior Center from The mission of the Mt. Carroll Senior Living Corporation is for the promotion and development 8:00 am to Noon during that week. of safe, quality and affordable housing located in the Mt. Carroll area for senior citizens. You will need to bring: ground floor maintenance-free living 1. Current gas and electric bill small town setting independent living 2. Proof of income for the last handicapped accessible security lights private entrance large closets 30 days appliances & individual on-site laundry 3. Social Security Cards for evheating/central air eryone in the household. For more information or a private showing, call 815-244-8748 Please call the Senior Center Income limits apply.
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Saturday, July 12 Lanark & Milledgeville paper Pick Up 8:00 – 10:00 AM Monday, July 14 Foot Care Clinic Tuesday, July 15 Board Meeting 9:15 AM Bingo – 1:00 PM Yoga – 4:00 PM Thursday, July 17 Quilters in the morning Yoga – 4:00 PM Friday, July 18 Foot Care Clinic Saturday, July 19 Chadwick Paper Pick Up 8:00 - 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 22 Foot Care Clinic
Yoga – 4:00 PM Thursday , July 24 Quilters in the morning Yoga – 4:00 PM Friday, July 25 Rules of the Road 9:30 – 11:30 AM Saturday, July 26 Shannon Paper Pick-up 8:30 – 10:30 AM South Side of the Park Monday, July 28 Foot Care Clinic Tuesday, July 29 Yoga – 4:00 PM Thursday, July 31 Quilters in the morning Yoga – 4:00 PM Upcoming Trips September – Niagara Falls and Toronto
Contributions The CCSSO would like to thank the following who have made contributions to the Senior Center during the months of June 2014.
DONATIONS
Individuals: Bonnie Mader Audrey Selman Mildred Sturtz Carol Gibbs Rex & Sharon Angle
Jack Noble Joe Lowe Marion Keller Ronald Rittenour John & Vesta Hurley Evelyn Rogers Jeanette Haas Betty May Mary Root Roger & Sandra Pinkoski Ronald Geary Karroll & Sally Phillips
Organizations Lake Carroll Women’s Club York Community Church (For a complete listing of donors FY201314, see the annual report. Copies are available at the
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four different Medicare Savings ProProgram (Formerly Circuit Breaker) grams, each with a different income and resource eligibility limit: Qualified Medicare Benefito set up you appointment. ciary (QMB): You may qualify if Carol Young and Deb Connor you have income less than 100% of are both SHIP Counselors and Cer- resources under $7,080 if single or cialists for Aging. They are available for information and/or assistance gible, QMB will cover the Medicare to clients and their caregivers on premiums (Part A, if applicable, and Medicare, Medicaid, prescriptions Part B), deductibles, copayments (i.e. Medicare Part D, Social Security and/or coinsurance. Extra Help and patient assistance You may qualify if programs), license plate discount (Benefits Access Program), free you have income between 100-120% HEAP (heating assistance), Property Tax Assessment Freeze, etc. Carol and Deb would be more Medicare Part B premium. than happy to help you. Stop at QI is a limited program (block-grant to Carroll, or call 815-2441800 for assistance or to set up an appointment. come, first-serve basis. You may qualify if you have income between
We have brochures about social services, Social Security, Medicare, tourism and much more. Our road maps are in large print .We can offer you the opportunity to use the fax machine or the copy machine, all are free. We offer free notary services, and don’t forget our coffee and cookies are always free.
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To set up an appointment with the foot care nurse, Kelli FinnSchaible, RN,BA,MS,CFCN, please call her at 815-291-1426. These clinics are not walk in clinics you must call Kelli to set up an appointment.
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eat alone? Consider joining the GRO – Great River Outreach The Great River Outreach group often! offers a delicious meal, friendship, Are You Turning 65? and good conversation. There are Turning 65 can be very connow two locations. In Savanna, fusing with all the information you Monday through Friday, at the receive in the mail about which former Chestnut Park School near Medicare D Plan to take or which Poopy’s going south of town on supplemental to get. If you are Route 84. In Mt. Carroll, food is about to turn 65 and have questions served only on Wednesday from regarding what to do, stop by and see us, and we can help you sort United Methodist Church. Any age through the confusion and answer is welcome. No donation is required some questions you may have. Also but graciously accepted. Penny Von Essen cooks for both locations and remember to stop at the Court House food is transported to Mt. Carroll to do your Senior Citizens Assesson Wednesday. Many volunteers ment Freeze Homestead Exemption are involved in this endeavor. Why
All Golden Meals for Carroll The Foot Care Clinic will be County will be prepared at the Savanna at the Senior Center the following meal site. Anyone wishing to start a new dates in July: If you meet the income guide- $7,080 if single or $10,620 if married meal needs to phone our Freeport Tuesday 8th lines you may qualify for Extra Help with your Medicare D Plan (Prescrip- Medicare Part B premium. Monday 14th usually begin the day after the contact tion Drug Plan). To see if you qualify is made. Friday 18th please call us to set up an appointIf you are Changes or questions about your ment. You would need to bring in all Tuesday 22nd under 65 and disabled but recently regular daily meal service should be income for this year including Social returned to work and are no longer directed to Sue Wheetley, Savanna Monday 28th eligible for premium-free Part A, you wages and any other income. To schedule an appointment may qualify for QDWI. Your income LET’S EAT OUT for routine and diabetic foot and nail Menu Medicare Savings Programs resources under $4,000 if single, care or for more information, call FOR CARRY OUT CALL (MSPs) are Medicaid-administered $6,000 if married. If eligible, QDWI 815-291-1426. There is a $25.00 fee SAVANNA 815-273-4875 per person. programs for people on Medicare will cover your Part A premium. JULY 2014 Entrees Note: The limits above are fedwho have limited income and resources. These programs help those eral guidelines. or reaching your feet; diabetes/ 1 Barbequed Chicken 2 Roast Beef w/Gravy neuropathy; poor circulation/poor 3 Easy Chicken Casserole vision; dry, scaly skin; fungal infec4 Independence Day – tions/thickened nails, or pain with All Sites Closed 7 Cheeseburger w/Bun following professional foot and nail 8 Creamed Chicken on Biscuit care services: comprehensive foot 9 and nail assessment; diabetic foot, 10 Beef and Noodles Lanark: nail and skin care; evaluation of foot 11 Egg Salad Sandwich Mount Carroll: Saturday, July 12 wear and recommendations; neurop- 14 Salisbury Steak w/Gravy Weekdays 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM 15 Sloppy Joe on Bun 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Senior 16 Turkey Meatloaf Center cleaning nails; nail debriding of thick Milledgeville: Saturday, July 12 fungal nails; corn and callus reducNOTES 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM No paper pickup if it is raining. tion and smoothing; in-grown toenail South side of grocery store Phone books are welcome. Recyclers removal and relief; dry, cracked skin Our volunteers there are cut off the binding and are able to use relief/prevention; or foot massage for If you are a senior (age 60 Russell Schryver & Gene Korf the paper. Corrugated cardboard is circulation . or over) and have an interest in Chadwick: also accepted and taken to Rolling The foot care nurse, Kelli FinnSaturday, July 19 improving the quality of life for Hills for their use. Schaible, RN,BA,MS,CFCN, is very 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM at City Hall STATISTICS: compassionate, caring professional senior citizens in Carroll County, Papers will no longer be picked up (June 2014) and a strong advocate for your over- the Carroll County TRIAD invites in Thomson. you to be a part of this organizaall health and well-being. Fiscal Year 2014/2015 Shannon: Paper sold in June: ........8.71 Tons Saturday, July 26 Monthly Total: ................ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM South side of City Park Paper sold YTD: ....................Tons Lake Carroll: Total YTD: ..................... The Conference Center Shed 5 Cent Cans sold in June: ......$0.00 has been torn down; arrangements ......0 lbs are currently being worked out for Cans sold in June: .....................$0 a container to be placed possibly in the same area, however at this Cans sold year to date: .........$0.00
17 Barbequed Ribettes 18 Chicken Salad Sandwich 21 Smoked Beef Sausage on Bun 22 Sweet and Sour Chicken 23 Meatball Stroganoff 24 Roast Pork w/Gravy 25 Ham Salad Sandwich 28 Barbequed Chicken 29 Taco Bake 30 Roast Beef w/Gravy 31 Easy Chicken Casserole These are just entrees. For a complete menu, call 815-244-1800 or 866-214-1959 MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE NICAA Golden Meals program has expanded its services to include more Home-Delivery routes in the Shannon area, for the town of Shannon and the rural areas surrounding it. The HomeDelivery program is for any senior citizen aged 60 or over who would their home on a daily basis. Delivery will be available Monday through Friday, for more information or to sign up for the is quick and easy and meals can start within a day or two.
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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on June 19, 2014, the Carroll County Board adopted Resolution No. 0614-07, establishing the Prevailing Wage Rates, as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor, for Carroll County public works projects. The Resolution, which lists the applicable prevailing rate of wages is on file and available for examination at the office of Brian Woessner, Carroll County Clerk, 301 N. Main St., Mt. Carroll, Il. It is also available on the county website at www.carroll-county.net The following townships of Carroll County have also passed the Prevailing Wage Rates: Cherry Grove/Shannon, Elkhorn Grove, Fairhaven, Freedom, Mt. Carroll, Rock Creek/Lima, Salem, Savanna, Washington, Woodland, Wysox and York Dated this 23rd day of June, 2014. Brian Woessner, Carroll County Clerk
Upcoming dates for Rules of the Road
Board of Directors Clarence Hasz, Lanark, Chairman Susan Lawler, Lake Carroll, Vice Chairman Russ Gies, Thomson, Treasurer Jane Law, Mt. Carroll, Secretary Gene Barklow, Mt. Carroll Joyce Schubert, Mt. Carroll Mary Stevens, Shannon James Callaway, Lanark Donna Green, Chadwick Pam Darrow, Savanna Bev Atherton, Savanna Executive Director Nancy Gable Transportation Director Jim Mascal SHAP/SHIP Counselor Carol Young Deb Connor
Friday, July 25, 2014 Friday, September 26, 2014 Friday, November 21, 2014 Call the Senior Center if you are interested in attending one Deb Connor of these classes. The Rules of the Road Book is reviewed cover to cover so it will help anyone who is due to take their Driver’s test. Call 815-244-1800 to sign up. There is no cost to this program. All classes are from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Chauffeurs (Van) John Jirgenson Joe Unser Dennis Ganz Leo Gelwicks Lois Gelwicks Alan Palmer Robert Nolte Ken Viglietta CCT Dispatcher Carol Young Bookkeeper Jean Smith
Advertising Coordinator Andrew Williamson Prairie Advocate News P.O. Box 84 Lanark, IL 61046 815-493-2560 awilliamson@pacc-news.com C a r r o l l C o u n t y Senior Services Organization 306 North Main Street Mt. Carroll, IL 61053 815-244-1800 866-214-1959 (toll free) Fax: 815-244-5334 director@ccseniorcenter.org Visit our web site at www.ccseniorcenter.org Carroll County Senior Services Organization receives Title III Older Americans Act and State of Illinois General Revenue Funds through the Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging.
Pam Cheeseman NIAAA Advisory Board Jeb Kresge Charlotte Miller NIAAA Board of Directors Bob Roiland Donna Bausman County Board Liaison Gary Imel
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Publication for Alzheimer’s caregivers The National Institute on Aging (NIA) has released a publication entitled Home Safety for People with Alzheimer’s. This booklet was established with the intent to help nonprofessional caregivers cope with the daily challenges they face and develop solutions to help increase the security and freedom of those living at home with Alzheimer’s disease.
potential problems and their solufor managing driving, advice for planning for natural disaster safety, checklists to help make each room in the home safer, and resources for family caregivers. The booklet can be downloaded at http://www.nia.nih.gov/
extensive guidance for identifying pdf. Clip Out and Return
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Transportation Six vans, all wheel chair accessible, are available to take people to meals, medical appointments, and to do shopping and other errands in towns around the county or to Freeport, Sterling, or Clinton. If you need a ride, call 2440011 or 8557027433 at least a couple of days in advance to schedule your trip. The service is supported by your donations to help offset the unfunded expenses which continue to increase daily. We provide this service to assist those who no longer drive or would rather have someone else do the driving. We can accommodate a few more riders. If our services would be of use to you, just give us a call. Recycling Senior Service earns a great deal of money each year through the efforts of those who gather newspapers and aluminum cans in their respective communities, and those who bundle the paper and haul it to the local distribution centers. We need more help with this project. The ‘gathering’ people work just a couple of hours a month in
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their respective communities. The ‘bundlers’ work at the Senior Center just about any day when they have an hour or two to spare. And the ‘loaders/haulers’ help load and/or haul the papers to the distribution center. Call 815-2441800 for more information or see Keith, Allen, Dale, Bob, Lawrence, Ray, Jim, Bud, Wayne, or Norma. Senior Shoppe Talented seniors sew, knit, crochet, hammer and paint amazing crafts. The work is done by volunteers who let the Senior Center reap
If you have an idea for something exciting which these talented folks could craft, just let us know, and we’ll check with the crafters concept to a homemade treasure. Special projects can be requested, and the crafters will attempt your project if possible. Bingo Bingo is held at the Senior of each month at 1:00 pm. They play with nickels and dimes so make sure and bring some of your extra change
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McCaskey from Pinnacle Place does the calling and on the third Tuesday Anna Gray from Good Sam does the calling. Mark your calendar, and join us. No charge. Coffee, pop and treats are provided. Pool Do you need to sharpen up your skills? If so we have a pool table on the lower level here at the Senior Center. There are also balls and sticks. All we need are players. Come and check it out. No reservation is necessary. Quilting The quilters are here every Thursday from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Their talents are amazing and always welcome anyone that joins them. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support group will be off for the summer they will resume meetings in August. Have a great summer. (All activities take place at the Senior Center in downtown Mt. Carroll, 306 N. Main Street, unless otherwise stated.)
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The Carroll County Senior Center has a new, powered, handicapaccessible door. The new door can be easily opened by pressing a large power button located both outside and inside the building. “We wanted to make it easier for the disabled, seniors, and those dropping off newspapers, cans, and other donations to enter and exit the building,� said executive director Nancy Gable. “The old double doors were
or arms loaded with donations. To better serve our client population, it just made sense to replace them with a powered door.� The door was purchased from and installed by TD Kurtz Glass Company, Rock Falls. Installers were Rick Underhile, Tampico, and Mark Hermes, Sterling. Herrell Electric of Mount Carroll prepared the electrical hook up to power the door, and G-MAC Door & Hardware, East Moline, installed the people with walkers, wheelchairs, power mechanism and push buttons.
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(CCSSO) are so appreciative and touched by the number of people from our community that came out and rallied around our Center’s fundraiser. Without the support of you, our friends, we would not be able to provide the many daily services to each and every one of you. It is true that a community of people and their hard work can make anything and everything possible. Gratefully, Susan Lawler We at the Carroll County Senior Services Organization CCSSO Vice Chairman
Thank you, thank you, and thank you. On behalf of the Carroll County Senior Center, our board of directors and all of our staff, we cannot thank the community enough for all their support. The contribution of items, gift Installing the new door is Rick Underhile (left), Tampico, and Mark Hermes, Sterling, with TD cards and monetary donations were Kurtz Glass Company. once again amazing and made our third annual Silent Auction another successful event. The fundraiser earned over $2,000, excluding our beautiful quilt; which is still in the
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Learn how to use different plants is located at 408 E. Sycamore St. in Elizabeth, IL directly behind the Lawframing. Make your own unique Jones Funeral Home. Sometimes nature can be messy mer during this afternoon workshop. so please dress appropriately. ParFlower pounding is open to all ages, ticipants must RSVP no later than however children under 12 years of Friday, July 4th as we need to know age must be accompanied by an adult. how many supplies to provide. No A $10.00 donation is requested to walk-ins will be accepted. Contact the help cover the cost of supplies. The 1876 Banwarth House & Museum at 1876 Banwarth House & Museum info@banwarthmuseum.com or call our parent organization the Planetary workshop on Saturday, July 5th from Studies Foundation (PSF) and leave 1:00-2:00 p.m. The Banwarth House a message.
Strong Storms Cause Outages for Jo-Carroll Energy June 17, 2014 — Jo-Carroll Energy crews responded to outages across the cooperative’s northern service territory as lines of severe storms rolled through the area last week. Three crews were dispatched to the Scenic Heights area of East Dubuque where an estimated 450 members were without power due to downed trees and a broken pole. Elite Tree assisted. Crews sectionalized and isolated line, with approximately 35 members still without power as of Tuesday morning, June 17, according to Karl Thorsen, manager of electric operations. He estimated it will be after noon before power is restored. A second line of storms caused damage along a line in the rural Mount Carroll and Savanna areas affecting approximately 200 members along with multiple scattered outages. All crews are working
to restore power. Kent Power, a contractor for the cooperative, is assisting with restoration. Thorsen noted the cooperative has numerous poles on the ground. Lightning strikes and downed trees and branches contributed to the outages. Crews are working to isolate and backfeed power where possible. Some members may be without power into the evening hours, Thorsen noted. Thorsen added that if a meter or member-owned service is pulled off a house, they will need an
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Farewell Gathering for Pastor Alagodi Hope and Fairhaven United Methodist Churches are hosting a Farewell Open House on Sunday, June 29, 2014, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. at Hope UMC fellowship hall in Chadwick for Pastor Alagodi and his family. Pastor Melwyn Alagodi was appointed as pastor to the churches in July 2007. Pastor Alagodi arrived with very little property and belongings. He was awaiting approval for him here in the United States. While he waited he became involved in the Carroll County MinisterialAssociation and the local level association as well. and assisted with the Milledgeville Food Pantry. Anyone who has met Pastor would agree that he is quiet and reserved but has a great sense of humor. When approval came for his family wife, Sabina and son Justin arrived in
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Chadwick. They shared many stories Richard Anthony Kocal, 84, of India and have been a pleasure to passed peacefully into the Hands of God on Satactive in school, 4-H and summer urday, June 21, league baseball. He has developed 2014, with his some close friends who he will miss. family at his Shortly after arriving to the Chadwick, side, while in we found out that Sabina was going to the loving care have a baby and in September 2010, of Good Samaritan Home watch Jason the last few years grow and in Mount Carshow his personality. Sabina has been roll, IL, and Hospice of the Rock employed with Compliance Signs for a couple of years and has made many River Valley. Rich was born February 16, 1930 in North Chicago, Illinois, to Anton will miss it. Our churches have been and Mary (Tomkowicz) Kocal. He blessed and honored to have the Pastor attended Holy Rosary Grade School and his family worship and lead us in in North Chicago from 1936 to 1943, our faith. The family will be missed and graduated from Waukegan High by many. We would like to invite School in 1947. He served honorably 29, 2014 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. to say with the Military Police in the U.S. Good Bye to a remarkable family that Army while stationed in Korea. has touched many lives. Rich and Marilyn Mae Hoffman were united in marriage on December 30, 1950, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Waukegan, and were constant companions for the next 62 years, until the death of Marilyn in 2013. They lived in North Chicago for 40 years, where they raised 4 children. He was a member of the Holy Rosary Holy Name Society and Waukegan Council of the Knights of Columbus. Rich retired in 1997 from 25 years as a Knights of Columbus Insurance Representative. They moved to Lanark in 1998. Rich was one of the greatest, kind-hearted men that was ever born. He always had a smile, a word of ANNUAL BUDGET & APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR HANOVER COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR THEREOF BEGINNING MAY 1, 2014 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2015 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF HANOVER COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties, State of Illinois as follows: SECTION 1: That the current fiscal year of said Hanover Community Fire Protection District be and the same is hereby fixed and determined to be the period beginning May 1, 2014 and ending April 30, 2015. SECTION 2: That passage of this ordinance is necessary to defray all necessary expenses and liabilities of the District, and it specifies the objects and purposes for which such appropriations are made, and the amount appropriated for each object or purpose for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2015. SECTION 3: That the following budget contains a statement of the cash on hand at the beginning of the fiscal year, an estimate of the cash expected to be received during such fiscal year from all sources, an estimate of the expenditures contemplated for such fiscal year, and a statement of the estimated cash to be on hand at the end of such year to wit: ESTIMATED REVENUES: 1. Cash on hand at beginning of said fiscal year: Checking Account $95,804.66; Certificates of Deposit $15,210.74; Savings Account
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Josephine Margaret Boelkins, age 87 of Chadwick, Illinois died at her home on Wednesday, June 18, 2014. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 21, 2014 at the Evangelical Free Church, Chadwick. Burial will take place in as many dear nieces and nephews. Chadwick Cemetery. A visitation will He was preceded in death by be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, his wife, parents, and sister, Adeline. June 20, 2014 at Law-Jones Funeral Cremation rites will be conducted Home, Chadwick. through Russell-Frank Funeral Home William L. Fosdick in Lanark. William “Bill” L. Fosdick, Friends and relatives are invited age 84 of Savanna, Illinois died on to a Celebration of Life Open House, Tuesday, June 17, 2014 . A funeral hosted by his family, on Thursday, service will be held at 11:00 a.m., June 26, from 5 to 7 p.m., at 321 E. Saturday, June 21, 2014 at St. Peter Pearl St. in Lanark. Lutheran Church in Savanna. Burial A Memorial Mass will be held will take place in Savanna Township at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 28 Cemetery. Visitation will be held 9:00 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 557 to 11:00 a.m. at the church prior to Lake St., Antioch, IL. A Celebration the service. A memorial fund has been of Life will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 established in Bill’s memory. $82,042.38 2. Taxes to be received in this fiscal year from current or prior year’s tax levies, Jo Daviess County, Illinois $117,137.62 3. Taxes to be received in this fiscal year from Current or prior year’s tax levies, Carroll County, Illinois $2,651.94 4. Interest $7.83 5. Miscellaneous: (gifts, donations) $5,000 6. Illinois Comptroller (see above) 7. Traveler’s Property Casualty $0.00 8. LRA Reimbursement $0.00 9. Jo Daviess County Claims Account (see above) Total Estimated Revenues: $317,855.17 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES: 1. LIABILITY INSURANCE FUND: (a) For insurance for building and equipment $68,935.94; (b) For workmen’s compensation $1,017.19 2. CORPORATE FUND: (a) Purchase of equipment $314,272.18; (b) Firemen training school expense $8,476.73; (c) Light and power for station $16,954.25; (d) Building Maintenance $8,476.73; (e) Northern Illinois Gas Co., gas $16,954.16; (f) Repair of fire equipment $33,024.01; (g) Maintenance of fire equipment $21,191.64; (h) Training equipment $4,237.95; (i) Gasoline and oil $25,430.03; (j) Purchase of fire equipment and supplies $33,906.61; (k) Purchase of hose and nozzles $16,953.07; (l) Uniform allowance of firemen $30,283.23; (m) Legal Publications $4,237.95; (n) Surety bond for trustees $4,237.95; (o) Trustees
Compensation $16,953.27; (p) Treasurer Compensation $8,476.72; (q) Chief and Assistant Chief Compensation $8,476.72; (r) Legal Services of Attorney for District $16,953.27. Total Expenditures: $659,449.60 SECTION 4: The total estimated cash to be on hand at the end of the fiscal year will likely be $95,804.66. SECTION 5: The unexpended balances of any item or items of any general appropriation made by this ordinance may be expended in making up any deficiency in any item or items of the same general appropriation made by this ordinance. SECTION 6: For the levy and collection of taxes the rate shall not be in excess of .30% of the value of all taxable property within the District equalized and assessed by the Department of Revenue. SECTION 7: This Ordinance shall be published within thirty (30) days after its passage. SECTION 8: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication according to law. DATED this 10th day of June, 2014. RONALD FARREY MICHAEL DASCHER MAX PURCHIS GARY MULLANE Board of Trustees of Hanover Community Fire Protection District PASSED: 4 APPROVED 4 ATTEST: Mike Weede, Secretary
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The 2014 Jo Daviess County 4-H Fair is quickly approaching. Local 4-H’ers have submitted their entries and the judges have been secured. The 2014 4-H Fair, running from July 14-17 at the Elizabeth Community Fairgrounds, promises to deliver a great variety of projects from our enthusiastic 4-H’ers!
with the Swine Show at 7:30 a.m. The Beef Show begins at 9:00 a.m. followed by the Dog Show at10:00 a.m. Food and Nutrition judging will start at 10:30 a.m. while the Child Development and Interior Design judging will begin at 11:00 a.m. The Cat Show and the Sheep Show begin at 12:00 p.m. Afternoon judging continues with the Goat Show at 12:30 p.m. The 4-H Federation Pork Chop Barbecue will also be held on Wednesday, July 16th. Meals will be served from 5:00-8:00 p.m. with carry-outs available. Tickets for the barbecue may be purchased in advance. You may contact any Jo Daviess County 4-H Member, the University of Illinois
Monday, July 14th at 9:00 a.m. with the Horse Show. Monday will conclude with both Cloverbud judging and the Dress Revue at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 15th will begin with Flower Arranging and Floriculture judging at 8:00 a.m., General Projects judging at 8:30 a.m., followed by Visual Art and Photography judging at 11:30 a.m. We will end the day with the Poultry Show at 3:00 p.m. and the for tickets. We hope to serve 1,000 Rabbit Show at 5:30 p.m. people our delicious Pork Chop Dinner. Wednesday, July 16th will begin Wednesday evening culminates with the annual 4-H Livestock Auction beginning at 7:30 p.m. School Supplies Thursday, July 17th wraps up the Jo Daviess County 4-H Fair with the Kim Barragan is hosting a 4-H Dairy Show beginning at 9:00 a.m. Most projects will be on display school supplies on Saturday, August in the Community Building and on the 2, 2014 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at fairgrounds through early Thursday the Carroll County Farm Bureau in morning. The 4-H Federation and local Mt. Carroll. “I am looking for crafters as 4-H Clubs also operate a Food Stand well as vendors,” Barragan said. throughout the Fair, so please come “This event is FREE to the public. out and enjoy the excitement!. We look If you are interested please email forward to seeing you there! me at jodiesdessert@yahoo.com For information regarding any or call me at 815-238-6170. Thank University of Illinois Extension proyou in advance!” grams, contact us at (815) 858-2273.
K of C Tootsie Roll Drive Presented to RHPC & GJT On June 12, the Mount Carroll Knights of Columbus presented checks to the Rolling Hills Progress Center and Gordon Jones Terrace in Lanark. The donations are proceeds from their Annual Tootsie Roll Drive. Over the past 27 years, the Mount Carroll Knights of Columbus has raised over $32,000 to assist the mentally handicapped at these facilities. (Top, L to R) Presenting the check at RHPC is Tim Schneider, Grand Knight, Rueben Montiel, Bob harloff, Pete Hermes, Director of RHPC, Jon Timm, and Jason Johns, Chairman of Johns present a check to Angelica Gordon Jones Terrace. (Courtesy of the Tootsie Roll Drive. (Right) Tim Schneider and Jason Kunce, Resident Services Director at MC K of C)
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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS Carroll County Youth Summer Ball Schedule
June 25 Pearl City 2 PeeWee at Lanark 1 PeeWee Savanna PeeWee at Pearl City 1 PeeWee Chadwick PeeWee at Shannon PeeWee Savanna Tiny Miss at Chadwick Tiny Miss Eastland 2 Tiny Miss at Polo Tiny Miss Pearl City Senior Miss at Eastland Senior Miss June 26 Eastland Junior Boys at Pearl City 1 Junior Boys Milledgeville Junior Boys at Savanna/Mt. Carroll Junior Boys Pearl City 2 Junior Boys at Thomson Junior Boys Mt. Carroll Little Miss at Eastland 2 Little Miss Polo 2 Little Miss at Milledgeville Little Miss Pearl City 2 Little Miss at Pearl City 1 Little Miss Stockton Little Miss at Polo 1 Little Miss Thomson Little Miss at River Ridge Little Miss Forreston 1 Little Miss at Savanna Little Miss Forreston 2 Little Miss at Eastland 1 Little Miss Chadwick Senior Miss at Milledgeville Senior Miss Stockton Senior Miss at Pearl City Senior Miss Mt. Carroll/Savanna Senior Miss at River Ridge Senior Miss June 27 Milledgeville Small Fry at Chadwick Small Fry Pearl City 1 Small Fry at Lanark 2 Small Fry Thomson/Savanna Small Fry at Mt. Carroll Small Fry Lanark 1 Small Fry at Pearl City 2 Small Fry Milledgeville Senior Boys at
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31st Sauk Valley Media All-Star Basketball Classic June 19, 2014 at Musgrove Fieldhouse, Sterling Girls Game Telegraph Team (48): McCahl Sanders (Oregon) 1 0-0 3, Brooke Bailey (Dixon) 1 4-10 6, Madeline Sanders (Oregon) 1 0-0 3, Kayci Howell (Sterling Newman) 1 0-0 2, Courtney Walker (Eastland) 2 0-0 6, Hannah Hake (Eastland) 8 2-3 18, Mary Alice Oswalt (Sterling Newman) 4 0-1 8, Miranda Grisham (Eastland) 1 0-0 2 Totals: 19 6-14 48 3 Pt. FG’s: 4 (Mc. Sanders 1, Ma. Sanders 1, Walker 2) Gazette Team (25): Courtney Cobert (Erie) 1 2-5 4, Kayleen Terrock (Sterling) 2 0-2 4, Taylor Grenoble (Milledgeville) 2 0-0 4, Kaitlyn Bauer (Sterling) 4 1-2 9, Kiarra Harris (Sterling) 1 0-0 2, Courtney Swalve (Milledgeville) 1 0-0 2 Totals: 11 3-7 25 3 Pt. FG’s: 0 Boys Game Telegraph Team (74): Troy Mairs (AFC) 4 0-0 8, Nate Terveer
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West Carroll FFA honored At State Convention
More than 3,500 Illinois FFA The Illinois Association FFA is high school students – including part of the National FFA Organizamembers of the West Carroll FFA Chapter – participated in the 2014 Illinois State FFA Convention at the 17,500 students are in enrolled 326 Prairie Capital Convention Center in different FFA chapters in the State of The 86th annual convention nization of 557,318 student members featured a “Planting Your Potential� – all preparing for leadership and theme inspired by the 2013-2014 careers in the science, business, and The three-day event celebrates the organization’s annual successes and includes motivational speakers, recognition of individual and chapter achievement, addresses from retiring
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BE A PRAIRIE ADVOCATE LANARK IL0150100 Annual Water Quality Report for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2013
This report is intended to provide you with important information about your drinking water and the efforts made by the LANARK water system to provide safe drinking water. The source of drinking water used by LANARK is Ground Water. For more information regarding this report, contact THOMAS DIFAZZIO, (815) 493-6832
Source of Drinking Water
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pickup substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: - Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. - Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturallyoccurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. - Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses. - Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic
chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. - Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPAs Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemo-
therapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/ AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. We cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can PLQLPL]H WKH SRWHQWLDO IRU OHDG H[SRVXUH E\ ÀXVKLQJ \RXU WDS IRU VHFRQGV to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
Source Water Name Report Status Type of Water Report Status Location WELL 3 (11706) GW 105 Tower Street WELL 4 (11707) 450 GPM SUBMERSIBLE GW 104 Bruce Street Source Water Assessment We want our valued customers to be informed about their water quality. If you would like to learn more, please feel welcome to attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. The source water assessment for our supply has been completed by the Illinois EPA. If you would like a copy of this information, please stop by City Hall or call our water operator at (815) 493-6832. To view a summary version of the completed Source Water Assessments, including: Importance of Source Water; Susceptibility to Contamination Determination; and documentation/recommendation of Source Water Protection Efforts, you may access the Illinois EPA website at http://www.epa.state.il.us/cgi-bin/wp/swap-fact-sheets.pl. Based on information obtained in a Well Site Survey published in 1989 by the Illinois EPA, several potential secondary sources are located within 1,000 feet of the wells. Based on information provided by Lanark’s ZDWHU VXSSO\ RI¿FLDOV WKH IROORZLQJ IDFLOLWLHV DOVR LQGLFDWHG DV SRWHQWLDO VRXUFHV RI FRQWDPLQDWLRQ LQ WKH VLWH GDWD WDEOH DQG LQGLFDWHG RQ WKH PDS KDYH FKDQJHG VWDWXV 8QNQRZQ 0DS &RGH LV RZQHG by Van Matre, Unknown (Map Code 01574) is owned by the city, Unknown (Map Code 01569) is now a bank, and Lanark battery (Map Code 01573) is not in business. The Illinois EPA has determined that the Lanark Community Water Supply’s source water is not suspectable to contamination. This determination is based on a number of criteria including; monitoring conducted at the wells; monitoring conducted at the entry point to the distribution system; and available hydrogeologic data on the wells. Furthermore, in anticipation of the U.S. EPA’s proposed Ground Water Rule, the Illinois EPA has determined that the Lanark Company Community Water Supply is not vulnerable to viral contamination. This determination is based upon the evaluation of the following criteria during the Vulnerability Waiver Process: the community’s wells are properly constructed with sound integrity and proper siting conditions; a hydraulic barrier exists which should prevent pathogen movement; all potential routes and sanitary defects have been mitigated such that the source water is adequately protected; monitoring data did not indicate a history of disease outbreak; and the sanitary survey of the water supply did not indicate a viral contamination threat. Because the FRPPXQLW\œV ZHOOV DUH FRQVWUXFWHG LQ D FRQ¿QHG DTXLIHU ZKLFK VKRXOG SUHYHQW WKH PRYHPHQW RI SDWKRJHQV LQWR WKH ZHOOV ZHOO K\GUDXOLFV ZHUH QRW FRQVLGHUHG WR EH D VLJQL¿FDQW IDFWRU LQ WKH VXVFHSWLELOLW\ GHWHUmination. Hence, well hydraulics were not evaluated for this system ground water supply.
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Lead and Copper
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Definitions: Action Level Goal (ALG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. ALGs allow for a margin of safety. Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. Date Sampled MCLG Action Level 90th # Sites Over Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination Lead and Copper (AL) Percentile AL Copper
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0.203
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Regulated Contaminants Disinfectants and Disinfection ByProducts
Collection Date
Chlorine
12/31/2013
0.9
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)
08/07/2012
2.5
Inorganic Contaminants
Collection Date
Arsenic
06/29/2011
0.569
Barium
06/29/2011
Fluoride
Highest Level Range of Levels Detected Detected
MCLG
MCL
Units
0.44 - 1.055
MRDLG = 4
MRDL = 4
ppm
N
Water additive used to control microbes.
2.5 - 2.5
No goal for the total
80
ppb
N
By-product of drinking water disinfection.
MCLG
MCL
Units
0.544 - 0.569
0
10
ppb
N
Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes.
0.0926
0.0832 - 0.0926
2
2
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N
Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits.
06/29/2011
1.49
1.21 - 1.49
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4.0
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N
Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.
Iron
06/29/2011
0.377
0.349 - 0.377
1.0
ppm
N
This contaminant is not currently regulated by the USEPA. However, the state regulates. Erosion of natural deposits.
Selenium
06/29/2011
2.01
0 - 2.01
50
ppb
N
Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from mines.
Sodium
06/29/2011
4.43
3.1 - 4.43
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Radioactive Contaminants
Collection Date
Combined Radium 226/228
01/26/2010
2.4
Gross alpha excluding radon and uranium
10/30/2012
2.2
Highest Level Range of Levels Detected Detected
Highest Level Range of Levels Detected Detected
50
Violation Likely Source of Contamination
Violation Likely Source of Contamination
MCLG
MCL
Units
Violation Likely Source of Contamination
2.4 - 2.4
0
5
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N
Erosion of natural deposits.
2.2 - 2.2
0
15
pCi/L
N
Erosion of natural deposits.
Violations Table Consumer Confidence Rule The Consumer Confidence Rule requires community water systems to prepare and provide to their customers annual consumer confidence reports on the quality of the water delivered by the systems. Violation Type CCR REPORT
Violation Begin
Violation End
07/01/2013
08/01/2013
Violation Explanation We failed to provide to you, our drinking water customers, an annual report that informs you about the quality of our drinking water and characterizes the risks from exposure to contaminants detected in our drinking water.
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An Evening With George Archibald
The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation is hosting, An Evening with George Archibald, CoFounder of the International Crane Foundation. The JDCF invites the public to an evening with the world renowned conservationist. This potluck and program will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 28th at the Galena Territory Association Owners’ Club Social Hall, 2000 Territory Drive in Galena, IL. If you would like to come for the meal, please bring a dish to pass and table service. The presentation will begin at 7 p.m. for those wishing to attend just the talk. George Archibald is legendary for his work in the preservation of endangered cranes – notably here in North America, the Whooping and conservation projects across the globe, including places normally off limits, such as North Korea, Cuba and Iran. His own brand of crane diplomacy and the charisma of these tall, elegant birds allow Archibald to
unite people from diverse cultures and countries to work together to preserve the landscapes necessary for their survival. The International Crane Foundation (ICF), located in Baraboo, Wisconsin, a scenic 3 to 4 hour drive from northwest Illinois and northeast Iowa, is the world center for the study and preservation of cranes. The 225 approximately 100 cranes and is the only place where visitors can see all 15 crane species. The campus offers live crane exhibits, guided and selfguided tours and more than four miles of natural trails set among 100 acres of restored tall grass prairie, oak savanna and wetlands. ICF raises and releases Whooping Cranes into the migratory
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To the Governor’s Desk: Illinois Bill to Ban Warrantless Cellphone Tracking The 10th Amendment Center http://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., June 2, 2014 – An Illinois bill which would ban law enforcement from obtaining cellphone location tracking information without state legislature last Friday. By a unanimous vote in both chambers, the “Freedom from Location Surveillance Act” now moves to the Governor’s desk for a signature. Introduced by Sen. Daniel Biss, Senate Bill 2808 (SB2808) would ensure that “a law enforcement agency shall not obtain current or future location information pertaining to a person or his or her effects without on probable cause to believe that the person whose location information is sought has committed, is committing,
or is about to commit a crime.” Any information gathered in violation of SB2808 would be inadmissible in the court of law. If passed into law, SB2808 would not only protect people in Illinois from warrantless data gathering by state and local law enforcement, it will also end some practical effects of unconstitutional data gathering by the federal government. NSA collects, stores, and analyzes data on countless millions of people without a warrant, and without even the mere suspicion of criminal activity. NSA also tracks the physical location of people through their cellphones. In late 2013, the Washington Post reported that NSA is “gathering nearly 5 billion records a day on the whereabouts of cellphones around the world.” This includes location data on
Notice of Establishment of Prevailing Wages
The Board of Trustees of Milledgeville Fire Protection District of Carroll, Whiteside, and Ogle Counties, pursuant to 820 Illinois Compiled Statues 130/0.01 et seq., Prevailing Wage Act, hereby gives notice that it has made a determination as required by said law of the prevailing hourly rates of wages being paid to all laborers, workmen, and mechanics engaged in work of similar character in the locality of the Milledgeville Fire Protection District, for the construction of public works coming under its jurisdiction. A FRS\ RI VDLG GHWHUPLQDWLRQ LV DYDLODEOH IRU LQVSHFWLRQ DW WKH RIÀFH RI WKH )LUH Protection District, Milledgeville, Illinois. Dated the 5th day of June, 2014. By Order of the Board of Trustees, Milledgeville Fire Protection District of Carroll, Whiteside, and Ogle Counties, Illinois s/s JAMES HAAG, Secretary
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The Board of Trustees of Chadwick Fire Protection District of Carroll and Whiteside Counties, pursuant to 820 Illinois Compiled Statutes 130/0.01 et seq., Prevailing Wage Act, hereby gives notice that it has made a determination as required by said law of the prevailing hourly rates of wages being paid to all laborers, workmen, and mechanics engaged in work of similar character in the locality of the Chadwick Fire Protection District, for the construction of public works coming under its jurisdiction. A copy of said determination is available for inspection at the office of the Chadwick Fire Protection District, Chadwick, Illinois. Dated the 12th day of June 2014. By Order of the Board of Trustees, Chadwick Fire Protection District of Carroll and Whiteside Counties, Illinois s/s JAMES D. DAEHLER, Secretary
“tens of millions” of Americans each year – without a warrant. Through fusion centers, state and local law enforcement act as information recipients from various federal departments under Information Sharing Environment (ISE). ISE
limited emergency situations such as abduction or “a clear and present danger of imminent death.” Even in those situations, law enforcement will still be required to gain court approval for the location tracking no later than 72 hours after the action was taken. If they fail to do so, the information will also be inadmissible in court. Judges are required to view the request narrowly. In order to approve obtaining location information, the judge must make a determination (i) that he or she would have granted an order had the information been before the court prior to the obtaining of the location information and (ii) there was an emergency
of National Intelligence, which is an umbrella covering 17 federal agencies and organizations, including the NSA. State and local law enforcement share data up the chain with the feds. The NSA expressly shares warrantless data with state and local law enforcement through a super-secret DEA unit known as the Special Operations Division (SOD). AReuters report that most of this shared data has SB2808 now moves to the Govabsolutely nothing to do with national ernor’s desk for further action. It will security issues. Most of it involves become law if Gov. Quinn signs it or routine criminal investigations. This location tracking and data takes no action in the next 60 days. sharing shoves a dagger into the heart ,Q &DUUROO &RXQW\\ — it’s of the Fourth Amendment. SB2808 will prevent state law enforcement from gathering cell phone location data and sharing it up the chain and it will make information vacuumed up & by the feds and shared down the chain inadmissible in court, stopping a dangerous practical effect of NSA spying. The bill includes a narrow set of exceptions, authorizing law enforce- 21-78 Lake Carroll Blvd., Lake Carroll, IL ment to obtain such information in
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plishments, Archibald has received four honorary doctorates and many awards including the Gold Medal from the World Wildlife Fund, a Fellows Award from the MacArthur Foundation, the Wildlife Conservation Medal from the Zoological Society of San Diego, the Lilly Medal presented by the Indianapolis Zoo, and the Douglas H. Pimlott Award from Nature Canada. In 2013, Archibald was awarded the Order of Canada on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II, and received the inaugural Dan W. Lufkin Prize for Environmental Leadership from the National Audubon Society. He and his wife, Kyoko, live in the Baraboo countryside where they enjoy gardening and aviculture. This potluck and presentation is co-hosted by the Dubuque Audubon Society and the Galena Territory Association.
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By VERENA EICHER, Age 16 Hello! This is Lovina’s daughter, Verena. Mom has been extra busy lately, so I wanted to help her out by writing the column for her this week. Washing dishes, sweeping and sisters Loretta-13 and Lovina-10 home from school, they can help out a lot around the house already. I like to send Lovina after my things when I feel a little lazy. Smile!! I enjoy helping mom keep her
watered, so I try my best to keep them looking nice. They are nicely hung on our porch, making it look beautiful from the view on the road. I want to help mom do some weeding in the garden if we get time tomorrow. We want to also wash laundry tomorrow, if it doesn’t rain. Sister Elizabeth has a Yorkshire
terrier puppy. She’s only had it for a week. She is named Isabella. We call her Izzy for short. She is such a little ornery puppy sometimes. She loves to play and all the attention she gets around here. Elizabeth also has a Shih Tzu dog named Spikey. Her boyfriend Timothy keeps Spikey at his house because he was way too lively in our house for mom. Mom never allowed us to have pets in the house, but so far she hasn’t said anything about Izzy. Izzy is most of the time a quiet puppy. She stays quiet during the night and only weighs 1 ½ pounds so she can’t cause too much trouble. Spikey would jump on our beds waking us up before it was time to get up. Timothy brings Spikey along sometimes, so we still get to play with him. I take care of Izzy while Elizabeth is at work. She is pretty well litter box trained already. Friday night our family was invited to Timothy’s brother JR and Rachel’s house for a birthday party for Elizabeth. Elizabeth will be 20 on June 14th. Rachel baked and decorated a very nice cake for Elizabeth. JR and Rachel have 10 children ages 11 months to 14 years old, so she is a busy mother. We had a lot of fun with the little children. On the menu for supper was homemade pizza, ice cream, cake and watermelon. Saturday evening cousins Elizabeth-17, Emma-16 and I went to the community building where all the youth gather on Saturday evenings. We took Jacob and Emma’s horse Silver and the buggy. He is a big gray horse and seems to do a good job to let us drive him. The youth play games such as volleyball, basketball
and board games, etc. There are usually 2 sets or more of parents at the building to chaperone us youth. They bring snacks and drinks for everyone. Ivan and Ruth and another couple that I didn’t recognize were chaperones on Saturday Evening. They treated us all to pizza and pop which we all enjoyed. Elizabeth, Emma and I decided to spend the night at our friend Rhonda’s house instead of driving home after dark. We started for home the next morning after it was daylight. Sunday night cousins Elizabeth, Emma and I took our horse Itty Bit and our buggy to the youth singing. It was at Tim and Violet’s house which is probably around 8 miles from here. For supper they had a casserole, hot dog sandwiches, salad, watermelon, strawberries, cake and ice cream. I need to get busy and I hope I wrote the column okay for you readers. Take care and God bless! For a recipe I’ll share this beef nacho casserole:
Beef Nacho Casserole 3 pounds ground beef, browned 1 quart (32 oz.) salsa 1 quart corn 1 1/2 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons chili powder 6 cups corn chips 6 cups shredded Colby-jack, cheddar or mozzarella cheese in the bottom of a large casserole. Then put in half of chips, then half of cheese. Repeat layers. Bake until heated through. You may top with lettuce and tomatoes if you would like. Note: Omit chili powder if using hot salsa.
‘No-Seeum’ Alert: Biting Gnats Have Returned “You may have noticed lately in northern Illinois that some insects are of a particular nuisance this summer,� states Extension horticulture educator, Candice Miller. “In particular, many people have been complaining about small, black biting insects.� These insects are called buffalo gnats
netting that covers the head down to the shoulders. These are sold in sporting goods stores. Unlike mosquitoes, buffalo gnats do not bite through clothing, so only exposed skin is susceptible to attack. They also do not enter buildings.
the larvae or adults through use of pesticides is not feasible,� notes Miller. For more information about pest problems in the area, follow our Northwest Illinois Extension
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Last Call to See ‘Brigadoon’ at the Goodman Theatre Six tickets remain for the Saturday, July 19 matinee performance of the Goodman Theatre’s production of the first large-scale, professional revival of Brigadoon in more than three decades. Under director/choreographer Rachel Rockwell, a company of 28 actors, dancers and singers breathe new life into the enchanting tale of an 18th century Scottish village that appears every century for one day only—and the complications that arise when it’s discovered by two 20th century Americans. “One of Chicago’s preeminent director/choreographers, Rachel Rockwell and her incomparable team of collaborators have created a production of Brigadoon that is arguably more powerful today than it was nearly 70 years ago—a story in which the possibilities of love, redemption and an unconquerable human spirit are even more essential in a world too often determined to destroy them,� said Artistic Director Robert Falls. When Brigadoon debuted on Broadway in 1947, it was Lerner and Loewe’s third musical—and the one that established them as a formidable Broadway composing team. The plot, according to Lerner, occurred to him when Loewe offhandedly remarked, “faith moves mountains.� When American tourists Tommy and Jeff become lost on vacation in Scotland, they stumble into a town that
isn’t on their map. Eventually they learn Brigadoon was once a bustling town but now only appears for one day each century. While the two men sort out the town’s curious circumstances—including that no outsiders can stay unless they fall in love, and no resident can ever leave or the village will vanish forever — Tommy meets the love of his life. But what happens when the day ends, and Brigadoon fades into the mountain mist for another century? The trip is to see Brigadoon is sponsored by Friends of the
coach transportation, orientation meeting & preparation materials, center mezzanine seating for the Saturday 19 July 2:00pm matinee performance. In addition to seeing Brigadoon, participants will have two hours before the performance minute tour of the Chicago Cultural Center, or can use the time to plan their own activities. Lunch will be on your own; a list of Loop restaurants will be available. On the return drive home the coach bus will stop for a leisurely dinner (on your own - off menu) at The White Chocolate Grill in Naperville. To sign up or for detailed Library, 307 S Madison St, Mor-
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Craft Fair in the park Beer Garden - Main Tent CARNIVAL RIDES Food Vendors Open “Mississippi Man” performs @ The Crooked Roof, Outside Stage Live Music — “ROUTE 88” - Tent Stage; $5 cover Syl Mueller Memorial FUN RUN - Sponsors Mark & Sue (Mueller) Sturtevant) RAGING ROAD RALLY 5K RUN. Registration: On the Move, 125 W. Locust St. Paws to Read. Storyteller prior to “After Dark Movie,” Outside @ On the Move Fitness Raging Rally Awards - Main Tent Stage AFTER DARK MOVIE @ On the Move Community Fitness Center. Bring a blanket or chair. **If raining, at the Unite Methodist Church, 405 El. Locust St. “Velvet Ozone” @ The Crooked Roof “Sound Wave” DJ @ Dave’s Place
SATURDAY, JUNE 28
7 AM-10 AM BREAKFAST @ Fire Station - Free with donation for the Alaska Mission Trip brought to you by the First Brethren Church 9 AM-5 PM Craft Fair in the park 11 AM PARADE - “Get Involved with your 4-Wheel Drive!” Broad St., from Pearl St. to Carroll St. Organized by the Lanark Lions Club “Pan for Prizes” Treasure Hunt - immediately following Parade. Join in the Fun! Sponsored by Burkholder & Son, Inc.
12:30-3 PM 1-2PM 2 PM 3-5 PM 4-8 PM 5:30 PM 8 PM-12AM 8 PM-12AM 12-2 AM
CARNIVAL RIDES Food Vendors Beer Garden - Main Tent Bags Tournament - Sponsored by Lanark Community Club Horseshoe Tournament — Sponsored by Lanark Community Club Unveiling & Dedication of Charles Cotta Historical Marker 500 S. Broad St. (In case of rain, at the Library) BINGO @ the Picnic Shelter, City Park with Bingo Bob and the Lanark Lions Club Charles Cotta Historical Marker Open House @ Library MAGIC SHOW - Zack Percell of TnZ Magic - Tent Stage Carroll County Alumni Clash! Milledgeville Missiles vs. EPC Wildcats @ Eastland HS - Presale proceeds go toward restoration of the Crow’s Nest Live Music — “SERENDIPITY” - Tent Stage: ALL AGES SHOW! FREE to the Public! “Velvet Ozone” @ The Crooked Roof, Outside Stage City of Lanark Community Service Recognition @ Tent Stage “Scott Guthrie” performs @ The Crooked Roof Live Music — “THE FUNNiES” @ Tent Stage. $5 cover “Sound Wave” DJ PLUS Annual Bike Ride through the Bar Night @ Dave’s Place
SUNDAY, JUNE 29 9 AM-4 PM Craft Fair in the Park 9:30 AM Church under the Tent Sponsored by the Eastland Council of Churches. Bring a Chair. 11 AM-1 PM PORK CHOP DINNER Sponsored by Lanark Community Club 11 AM-1 PM DESSERT ZONE Sponsored by Lanark United Methodist Church 11 AM-4 PM CARNIVAL RIDES 12-3 PM CAR SHOW @ Elkay Parking lot, 105 N Rochester St. Register - 10am-12pm 1-4 PM ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL & ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW Sponsored by Eastland Motor Sports & EAstland FFA 3 PM RAFFLE DRAWING! Tent Stage. Watch for ticket sales @ local businesses
2014 SPONSORS PLATINUM: City of Lanark, Exchange State Bank, Lanark Community Club, Lanark Chamber of Commerce GOLD: Carroll County Locker, Eatland Motor Sports, Elkay Manufacturing, Express Lane #5, Lake Carroll Golf Course, Lanark Lions Club, Lance & Jenna Leverton, The Prairie Advocate News SILVER: Brothers Inn Restaurant, Burkholder & Son, Inc., Carroll Service Co., Dave’s Place, Diehl & Lott Construction, Dollinger Christmas Tree Farm, Eastland Fabrication, Ellinor Trucking, Friends of the Lanark Public Library, Hart’s Rentals, Hickory Hideaway, Hollow Fencepost, JD Automotive, Lake Carroll Association, Lamoreux Farms, Lanark Dental Clinic, Lanark Food Center, Lower Farms, Meador Ag Services, Inc., Northern Illinois Diesel, Schrader-Koeller Trucking & Tiling, Scott’s Electric, Vinyl Advantage, Vita Plus Lanark, WCCI 100.3 FM BRONZE: American Legion, VFW, Archers Choice Media, Brinkmeier Accounting, Clark Carroll Insurance, Ed Mitchell Attorney, Gronewold Insurance Agency, Lanark United Methodist Church, Lauritzen Tax Service, Prowant Construction, ReMax Town, Lake & Country Patti Kloepping, Schrader-Koeller Trucking & Tiling, Silver Moon Winery, The Special Touch, Twice Sold Tales CONTACTS: General Info - Lance (815) 821-1903; Bags, Horseshoes - John (815) 493-6678; Tractor Pull & Show - Kenny (815) 493-6687; Car Show - Laura (815) 5413337; Vendors - Lance (815) 821-1903; Parade - Richard (815) 821-3280
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Bed Races and Bike Rodeo Kick Off 2014 Lanark Old Settlers Days The 2014 version of Lanark’s annual hometown celebration, Old Settlers Days (OSD), is set for the weekend of June 26 through 29. Live music, great food, entertainment, beer garden, and a great carnival will be held in the beautiful, shady, Lanark City Park, at the corner of W. Claremont and N. Boyd Sts. Kicking off the weekend is the OSD Bicycle Parade and Rodeo, Thursday, June 26, at 6 p.m. Line-up is at the Lanark Fire Station at 5:30 to 6. The parade route goes to Burns St., then left to Locust St., and left to On The Move Fitness in the parking lot. The Bike Safety Rodeo will be held immediately after the parade. This event is sponsored by the Lanark Police and Fire Departments. Also on Thursday at 7:00 p.m., the Old Settlers Days Bed Races will entertain you. Promote your family, business, church, organization, or sport! Line up from 6:30 to 7 at the corner of W. Carroll and S. Boyd Sts, located in front of the City Maintenance Building. Teams must be at least 3 people, and your bed must have at least one person tucked into bed at all times! Contestants will make their bed, push it one block, turn around and head back, then un-make the bed. The
3 best “QUALIFYING” times will be awarded! Join the fun of “KICKING OFF Old Settlers Days 2014!!” For more info, call 815-541-3337. The annual OSD Parade, sponsored by the Lanark Lions Club, will honor Charles Cotta, Lanark’s Inventor of the 4WD Transmission. The Parade them is “Get Involved With Your 4-Wheel Drive!” Parade line-up starts at 10 a.m. at the corner of E. Lanark Ave. and E. Pearl Sts., with the parade beginning at 11 a.m. Entry forms are available at Express Lane #5 in Lanark. For more information, contact Lion Richard Delp at 815-493-2586. Lanark Mayor John Huggins signs the proclamation of Saturday, June 28, 2014 as Charles Cotta The weekend events come to a Day at the Lanark Council meeting. (Photo courtesy of Edward Fehlhafer) shiny, chrome conclusion on Sunday, June 29, with the annual OSD Auto Show, held at the Elkay Mfg. parking lot, 105 N. Rochester. Registration is from 9 a.m. to noon. Participant Judging is from noon to 1:00, with Awards Presentation at 3 p.m. Dash entries. Awards will be given for the Top 10, plus special awards for Best food will also be available. There is a $10 entry fee. For more information, call 815-541-3337. For a complete listing of events, visit www.LanarkILcom/OSD.
Boulevard Bash and 2nd Annual Pearl City Pitmasters August 23rd will mark the beginning of a new festival in Pearl City entitled Boulevard Bash. This new festival was created as an event that promotes community involvement as well as community service. The event will take place on the boulevard at the corner of Main Street and South Street in Pearl City. Join us as the city enjoys BBQ, Beer, LIVE band much more! The Boulevard Bash and the 2nd Annual Pearl City Pitmasters BBQ competition have collaborated to create a lasting tradition in Pearl City. This grass-roots driven festival will donate all net proceeds to area charities including Conservation & Agricultural Partners (CAP) Foun-
dation, Pearl City Food Pantry, and Pearl City Schools Needy Children’s Fund. Thanks to competitors, sponsors, and generous donation, Pearl City Pitmasters were able to donate over $2,500 back to the community last year. This year’s Pearl City Pitmaster BBQ Competition is sure to turn heads with new spins on the competition including a “Mystery Meat” Antique Tractor Pull and Antique Tractor Show at Eastland Motor Sports on Rt. 64 in Lanark, category. Come and see if the reigning champions can hold their spots at the top! For more information to participate to assist in the Boulevard Bash or Pearl City Pitmasters, you can contact Kristin Dinderman at 815291-9922 or pearlcitypitmaster@ gmail.com
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LINE-UP @ 5:30-6:00 P.M. IN FRONT OF THE FIRE STATION
Parade Route goes to Burns St., turn left to Locust St., turn left and go to “On The Move” parking area. The BICYCLE SAFETY RODEO will be held immediately following the parade in the “On The Move” parking area.
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Choice of color was black. Many, many items had to be “invented” or made because of automobiles. was put up in London before there were autos - just horse and buggies in 1868. It was a revolving lantern with red (stop or caution) and green, go. The lantern was turned by a lever at its powered lantern exploded injuring the policeman who hand operated it. Four-armed semiphores, manually operated with “go” and “stop” pained in Dixon.
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ow Cars Changed Our Lives If some believe that too much emphasis has recently been given Charles Cotta, Lanark inventor of the Four Wheel Drive and independent Four Wheel Steering, they’re correct. They were way ahead of their such a revolutionary idea in the new automotive industry. Mr. Cotta is long overdue for recognition. But then did anyone know what a “4x4” was? The word used by “autoists” for Cotta’s new way of doing things. Automobile “talk” was yet in the distant future so what was to honor the “Hometown Guy” when there were so very few automobiles in Carroll County let alone Lanark so that’s why we’re paying tribute with brief attenBoosters of Lanark have applied to the state historical society for one of those permanent metal signs that dot the road side near the site of the important occurrence, this in the 500 block of South Broad. An apartment stands there now, replacing a hatchery that replaced “Weeds Mill” that began as a factory in the 1860’s that manufactured fanning mills, an agricultural implement. A dedication of the sign will take place after the Old Settler’s Day Parade, June 28, 2014. Special guests will be there. Antique auto clubs have been invited and hopefully will make their appearance AND as many Four Wheel
of the intersection of 5th Avenue and Drive/Four Wheel independent steer- 42nd Street, Sterling, according to columnist Paul Gale in 2003 in Sauk ing will join the parade. An unusual FWD/FWSt. Has Valley Media. Standing sixteen feet above the been pointed out to us by Gary Law, Savanna, who rescued it from obscurity at the railroad yard at Davenport, the 16” diameter blades - three colors Iowa. When the Milwaukee round green facing north; the same facing house closed at Savanna a crane used south. Electric. “At the time 1916 in New York City a red light was installed at every model “4x4,” perhaps, an uncommon example of the invention of Cotta’s. It stands by the historic train car just had to stop. An amber light meant cross Law for a unique contribution. Life styles have definitely changed since the coming of the automobile, just a little over a hundred years old, although Nicholas Cugnot a Frenchman made a steam-powered vehicle that could move on its own power in 1770. Daimler and Benz, Germans, made two different vehicles with the Duryea brothers, Charles and Frank, made a gasoline powered auto and three years later manufactured thirteen autos and are credited with starting the automobile industry due to the numbers made. One a bicycle maker, the other a machinist, did not get along but realized that partnership of ideas was key to their volume. starter replaced cranking the engine to run - a great labor-saving device. Henry Ford is sometimes credited with inventing the automobile but, of course, didn’t. He perfected an assembly line for manufacturing cars
Charlie Cotta’s Automobile mobile plates. Once upon a time plates were only good in the state where the for a patent there were only 4,200 owner lived. If crossing into another cars rattling along the muddy, rutted state they must have a “visitors plate.” Yes, the automobile altered sociroads - remember, no cement highways ety completely. Shopping malls and - no gravel. It wasn’t until the late ‘20’s that their attendant parking lots or car dealnorthern Illinois had cement highways. ers and the space taken up by hundreds They didn’t get organized until the of units of their inventory is a chunk of farmland. There are stores entirely devoted to selling car parts, tires and There were no overhead covers accessories, gasoline stations though then. It took two-three men working not as numerous as they once were, light up the night as do fast food frana blanket, whatever to fasten a cover Motorists once had to pack a You’d have thought wouldn’t you that at least the states bureaucracy basket of food because roadside cafes would have immediately pounced were “local.” And so were places to on the automobile as a way to make sleep. Pitch a tent in a national park or some friendly citizen’s side yard were even required although you had for 50. A tiny shed with a gas stove, a to register. License plates came about bed and a sink might rent for a $1.00. to identify the car and owner. New York
color and often directional words on
A bed, eats and maid service all under one roof. somewhere on the auto. From your car you could drive in, Massachusetts and New York drive up, drive through without leaving plates. Most states now have license your automobile … My how they had plates with a mix of numbers and let- changed society. Suburbs were formed ters. Some states have a license only in because people could work in the city front while others have them on both and drive distances to the quiet countryside. Automobiles freed women fro front and back. being tied to the house because she no of metal with a sheet coated with longer had to wait for someone to take porcelain slid along the exposed side. her to town. It wasn’t respectable for During World War II to save metal in women to drive, you know. With an the war effort license plates were made automobile her life was not as boring of a soybean product. Goats were said AND she could get home quicker to
longer than the earlier ones. Easier to maintain like a computer they are run on a “chip.” A large area of state highway lights are monitored through IDOT
P.S. - In the Paul Gale, Sauk Valley “tax,” owners were assigned a plate number and had to make the plate Media article, above, he points out that themselves. The material used then Carroll County has but one three-color was either leather or wood. Today in stop light at the intersection of Rts. 84 most states prisoners make the auto-
drivers heading north on Madison
that most cities in the U.S. adopted the railroad system.” It may surprise readers to learn $75,000.
Galena resident to run as write-in in 17th Fawell had previously announced Constitution Party bid Bill Fawell’s name won’t be on the ballot when voters in the 17th Congressional District go to the polls Nov. 4. But he has declared himself to be in the race. Fawell on Friday announced he will be a write-in candidate in the dis-
trict, forced to do so, he said, because “the two major parties have made it impossible for a third-party candidate to get on the ballot in Illinois so that the people can have a real choice when they vote.” The district, which includes Whi-
teside and Carroll counties, is served by freshman Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, D-East Moline. Republican Bobby Schilling, of Colona, is seeking to regain the seat he lost to Bustos in 2012. Fawell in April announced he
Local Crisis Line Working to recruit Volunteers for Training Class CONTACT of Northern Illinois will be offering training class for Helpline Volunteers. An Informational Meeting will be held Monday, June 30, 2014, 5:30 p.m. at the Garden Deli, Freeport Lincoln Mall. Training classes prepare volunteers to assist troubled callers by listening, providing referrals and intervening in crisis. Classes
are informative and interesting and are held in a welcoming and fun atmosphere. Upon completion of the class and internship hours, volunteers will receive 3 credit hours from Highland Community College that can be converted to CPDU’s for teachers. Class dates will be determined at the informational meeting.
Training topics include but are not limited to: Communication skills, Marriage and Family, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Loneliness and Grief, Self Care, Crisis Intervention and Domestic Violence. For more information for training please call CONTACT at 815-233-4357 or visit our website at www.nicontact.org.
was running as a Constitution Party candidate in the district. The Galena resident said in a news release that the process of collecting signatures was prohibitive. “To run for Congress in Illinois,” Fawell said, “I needed 14,000 signatures on my petition, which is really 24,000 to survive the challenges the two parties would have made to my petitions.” Fawell is founder of the super PAC Elect a New Congress. He said in the news release his campaign is based on four Senate bills he calls “Liberty Legislation.” Those bills would audit the Federal Reserve Bank and its consultants, require all federal laws and policy be passed by only Congress, end omnibus bills, and require all laws be read in Congress before a vote. “The theme of my campaign
is simple,” Fawell told the Prairie Advocate in April. “Every problem in America can be traced to the government that rules over the people. The only solution is for the people to rule over that government. tunately, it is within our grasp. We Americans must only reach out and take back our country.”
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