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There were many “red” and “green” tractors among the 79 that participated in the annual Carroll County Farm Bureau Tractor Drive on Friday, July 25, but only one 1955 Ferguson TO35, owned by Ron Zumdahl of Forreston. Of the nearly 80 attendees, there was one spacial person missing this year. See page 8 for this week’s Cover Story for details, and visit www.prairieadvocate. com for more photos. (PA photo/Tom Kocal)
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liver Talbot in 1905 reminisced of his growing up days at a meeting of the Polo Historical Society. The incidents he pointed out emphasized the differences between the present (then) and yesterday, the past. He said all was raw wilderness and boys growing to manhood had no overshoes nor overcoats until in their teens or adulthood. He surprised the assembled by saying he’d not seen a dressed pine board until he was grown — “boards” for cabins, etc. were rough cut logs with bark on them, sawn at the unforgiving local water-powered saw mill. As a new household help in the 1840’s matches were an uncommon item. There it was the nineteenth century with none of the matches hung in a match safe on the kitchen wall—nor had there been such for thousands of years, even centuries, B.C. Flint and steel sparking tinder or paper or any quickly ignited material. No matches were NEW in the nineteenth century though a bit unreliable and preciously priced. The general store had to weigh the value of selling matches against their danger as “shelf goods” they were as precious as sugar. Matches were just beginning to be utilized in the 1840’s when Mr. Talbot saw them. The friction match had just recently been patented in 1836 by Alonzo Phillips. The New England Historical Society has called his invention a “major invention of all time.” Not since the Dark Ages when
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as early as 1814 from Burlington, N.S. who developed a “match light on asbestos and wood splints tipped with a paste of chlorate of potash, powdered sugar and gum arabic; quite a recipe, eh! The “Congreve” match of 1827 in England was similar—thin strips of wood or cardboard coated with sulphur and a mixture of mucilage, chlorate of potash and sulphate of antimony. The box of 84 included a piece of “glass paper” through which the match was drawn to strike, cost 25¢. Sounds as though you needed an engineer’s convenience. PDQ Me is talking matches because a match company was developed in Elkhorn Grove at one time. And like all things, matches have a history. In their case, a dangerous one. Following Phillips major invention many match companies sprang up across the country, among them William Gates, a miller, surveyor and general store merchant of Balliston, New York. His living was wiped out in the Panic of 1837. To keep his family
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he moved them to Frankfort, New by most railroads except on special Koning, the search engine for sure has York where he repaired watches and days and under strict terms, they are gleaned a few items concerning the clocks. While traveling for a clock a necessary evil and should be made particular match company that “dessiminated” Elkhorn Grove of much over ways to make money-making The entry for discussing matches of its extensive timber. matches one of them. Next week, the match company goes on to say, “The manufacture He experimented for some time of matches in the United States has near Hitt. Alonzo Phillips, the patentor until achieving a suitable “head” from been reduced (in 1886) to one giant of the friction match was described by his concoction, cut them in two, planed stock company known as the United the New England Historical Society States Match Association into which thus: “The inventor of the friction packed them into boxes—shown here all factories are merged. The tax is a from Over the Counter by Lawrence virtual protection to this company as match was a shoemaker, Alonzo Johnson. small makers could not compete under Dwight Phillips. He worked in a Gates tried several methods present provisions of the law which powder mill in East Hartford in 1831 provides a large discount on sales and there, by mixing the ingredients sold then he began trading them for of revenue stamps in quantities over of powder conceived the idea of merchandise. Eventually they began $5,000 and although the public and igniting the compound by friction. He to move and he’d load a wagon with the grocer are ardently desirous the succeeded, peddled matches, made tax be abolished the match company money, spent it as he made it, and Soon Gates had a factory constructed urges its continuance to maintain its A brilliant idea doesn’t necessarand the manufacturer became one monopoly. This is the only country in of the top sellers in the country. The the world in which such tax is collected ily mean riches especially if the stock exploded. “route” included all the Northern for internal revenue purpose. Next week. States, New England across to Iowa. If the tax was abolished dealers During the Civil War, 1864 could buy a case for $1.35 instead to 1877, the o f $ 4 . 8 0 , Mark your calendars government the present assessed a price, the tax for these upcoming one cent tax being $2.88. Lanark Farmers on every box Retention of of 100 sold. the current Market events The Gates method vir- LANARK — Sponsored by the Match Co. tually lands Cornucopia Committee of Lanark, alone paid government you are invited to these family$3,000,000 aid to the U.S. oriented events on Tuesdays in the towards the Match Asso- Lanark City Park. war debt! ciation thus The LANARK FARMERS In 1881 barring small MARKET is held every Tuesday, the Gates beginning rain or shine, in the shaded, childCo. merged businesses friendly Lanark City Park, from with the Diathereby 4:00-7:00 p.m. Check out Facebook mond Match closing com- @ Lanark Farmers Market for Co. of which details and specials. more will be “CAN IT “ TUESDAY is set Why the told a little later. match manufacturers were so tightly for Tuesday, July 29 from 4:00The sulphur split match was controlled is a question not totally 7:00 p.m. Bring food preservation arranged like a comb and a single answered but likely because the tax equipment you no longer use to sell to others! Canning jars, canners, one could be struck crosswise on the was a sure money maker. others to light. Another “safety” match Yes, the product was a danger dehydrators, kettles, funnels, food came with a piece of emery paper for to transport—a match or box could mills, etc. Set up a space to sell lighting. explode without warning or from any your items – or Donate your items to Cornucopia and we will sell them There were “parlor” matches for seeming aggravation. You can see how dangerous the for you. A Donation is requested for lamps. They had fervent advocates— experiments must have been but the table space. “JUNK IN THE TRUNK” or not. Advertising not only sold the challenge made the “inventors” perTOWN RUMMAGE SALE will “new” book matches patented in 1892 by attorney, Joshua Pusey but estabFew seemed concerned that the be held Tuesday, August 5, from lished a smoker’s item in connection venerable, lush old timbers were 4:00-7:00 p.m. Fill your car with with saloons—a well known brewery quickly disappearing, Stumptown, stuff to sell, then drive to the park. ordered ten million books with their thought to have been in Sec. 7, Elkhorn Back into a parking space around name. Pusey also sold the patent three Grove, was a reality in name especially the park perimeter to set up shop. years later to the Diamond Match Co. when the match company came to pick Pavilion space will be available for The Grocer’s Handbook, 1886, through the walnut, oak, and maples for all events, with proceeds used devotes two pages to matches. 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Several ordinances approved by Morrison City Council LYNNETTE FORTH For The Prairie Advocate News MORRISON — Changes in fees, penalties and bond requirements within the City of Morrison were approved at the regular council meeting on July 14th, 2014. Mayor Everett Pannier stated that it was important to note that the City of Morrison has completed its recommendation to be placed on the Historic Register. Upon the federal governments acceptance of the recommendation, the Historic Preservation Commission will begin collaborating with the Chamber of Commerce, Blackhawk Trails, the Lincoln Highway Association, Whiteside County, and local realtors to market and promote the District. Chief of Police Brian Melton advised that he would be absent for the next council meeting, but that Lonnie Smith was sworn in to begin his duties by City Clerk Melanie Schroeder (photo). Gary Tresenriter reported on the progress of the Railroad project, noting that they are hoping to Street before the 16th, with work being done on Cherry Street as well. Aldermen learned that a road closure will take place on July 28-30 at Garden Plain Road. City Works employees are busy blacktopping in various sections of town, with Morrison Blacktopping hoping to begin soon. Tresenriter also added that bids
will be going out for concrete work, being due on the 28th for curb and sidewalk repair. “The county is planning to begin seal coating at the end of August,� Tresenriter advised. Aldermen heard a request from Tresenrtiter to hire an additional employee in the water and sewer department. “I have budgeted for an additional employee each year, as needs will be increasing over the next several years.� Mayor Pannier reminded everyone that the 4-H Fair will be starting, along with the County Fair in August. Consent Agenda items for action included June 23, 2014 regular session minutes (approved); June 30, 2014 regular session minutes (approved following minor correction); Bills Payable ($213,586.45- approved); Request for street closure-Morrison Rotary-Harvest Hammer (September 20 7am-noon, approved) Items for consideration and possible action: Parking regulation changes at Genesee Court and North Cherry Street was requested by Chief Melton, due to poor visibility of motorists pulling out Eastbound when vehicles are parked there. “It can be hazardous. We have had too many close calls.� Melton presented two options for Aldermen to consider; Prohibit parking along the north side of Genesee Court, resulting in the loss of 9 diagonal parking spaces, but maximizing visibility. Parallel parking is still allowed along the south side of Genesee Court; Or Change the park-
ing alignment along the north side of Genesee Court from diagonal parking to parallel parking. Parking would be reduced to approximately half of the spaces, but would allow for wider lanes of travel with increased visibility. Alderman Curt Bender replied, “I am more in favor to go to parallel parking. I am not in favor of eliminating parking all together.� Alderman Harvey Zuidema said, “Do away with it.� Bender replied, “That leaves a long lane there then. I hate to see us lose a bunch of parking spaces. I would be in favor of option #2.� Alderman Marti Wood suggested changing to parallel parking on a trial basis. “Something needs to change. Whatever we try is worth trying,� Melton responded. Aldermen approved trying option #2, altering parking at Northside to parallel parking. Chief Melton also discussed the parking situation on North Cherry Street, noting, “This is a little more difficult situation, mostly being before and after school. It’s very congested. I have been watching the area for 5 years now. I have requested that on the West side, we put two hour parking in the last two blocks. Parents need that area to drop their kids off and pick up. “On the East side, I request signs to prohibit parking, standing, or stopping. We have been very lucky not to have had a tragedy, but it’s going to happen.�
Smith was sworn in at the July 14, 2014 council meeting by Aldermen Helms stated, “ I agree it’s a dangerous situation,� and Council approved Melton’s request. Ordinance #14-15, to amend fees, penalties and bond requirements, was approved. The ordinance will decrease parking fees, community room rates, and building permit fees, and will increase utility deposits. Ordinance #14-16, Building demolition fee of $50 was approved. Ordinance #14-17, Cost of Inspection, was approved. The City will hire an inspector, and the resident requesting the inspection pays the fee. Ordinance #14-18 was approved. Penalties for parking, standing or stopping violations will have 30 days to pay a ticket. Regarding the local sales tax referendum, aldermen discussed whether or not to place on the November ballot. Passing of the referendum would provide an increase
in revenue for the city. Aldermen Bender and Eizenga both agreed that it should be put on the upcoming ballot. Mayor Pannier recommended that the topic be placed on the agenda of the next meeting for a decision. Updating ordinance #92-12: Elected official compensation. Mayor Pannier noted that there has been no change since 1992, and he is asking for comments or questions. “I think in the current state, we leave it where it is,� Bender said. “It’s a poor time to ask for money for ourselves,� Dave Helms stated. “I’m happy where it’s at,� Dale Eizenga added. “I think if someone wants to be here for the money, I wouldn’t want them to be here,� Harvey Zuidema replied. The next regular council meeting is scheduled for July 28th, in the Whiteside County Board Room.
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Letters and Commentary Senate Week Congrats to the Savanna Park Board I would like to congratulate the to keep the pool open until November 1. The support of the community to “saving the pool” has been undeniable and was a big factor in cially to staying open through the fall. Attendance at open swims is Swimming lessons have been well received. Water aerobics has been well attended and so much so that
tary students. The city could see the great asset the pool is to Savanna and provide some intergovernmental support. Most of all we ALL need to consider the pool as a rewarding activity this fall and USE IT. Finally I would be remiss in not thanking Lydia Root for her leadership and tenacity in getting us this far. Thanks to all. Ron Roels Savanna, IL
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Kill Export-Import Bank - Mother Lode Of Crony Capitalism!
P.M. to accommodate people who are By Jim Tobin, President at work. Physical therapy class has Taxpayers United of America The president of one of the and Thursday. nation’s largest taxpayer organizaOver 16 businesses and 6 other tions today urged members of the donors have provided scholarship House Financial Services Compasses to 10 families and 6 children mittee not to renew the charter of Thanks to all the contributors “The mother lode of crony capitalism.” The charter of the 80-year-old provided over $2000 in additional revenue for the pool. People have written letters to the editor in sup- rows taxpayer dollars from the U.S. port of the pool showing the broad Treasury and uses the money to help community support to keeping the American companies sell abroad,” said Jim Tobin, President of Taxpool open. Now the community needs to use the pool this fall to keep the “It offers low-cost loans to foreign momentum going. It is up to us to buyers or guarantees against potential demonstrate that the pool can sustain losses made by exporters.” itself throughout the year. The school district could use the pool as a P. E. station and or as a reward to elemen- General Electric Co., and organiza-
tions such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers, have started an all-out lobbying effort on behalf of the bank, according to the Wall Street Journal. All members of the U.S. Congress will receive an index card showing what companies in their the number of people employed.” “According to the Journal, business owners will be brought in for on Capitol Hill to aid in the lobbying effort.” “Veronique de Rugy, a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, makes a moral case against the NRO, she states that the fundamental is simple and unavoidable: It is not the role of the federal government to subsidize private businesses, period.”
why leadership skills are important, but also how to immediately create positive changes within their communities. “This all-day event will focus on developing leaders by addressing some of the HOT TOPIC issues facing teens today with an emphasis on serving our local community Kaatz, Violence Prevention Educator, Carroll County Riverview Center. “The Conference will
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help them reach success. The 10th will address issues such as team grade students will not only learn building, social media, bystander
By IL Senator Tim Bivins 45th District Three new boating safety measures are among bills signed into law in recent days. Other new laws meant to assist communities with rebuilding after tornadoes, make it easier for public employees to donate to the Red Cross and allow adults greater access to the adoption records of their grandparents have also been approved. Audit Commission hearing A legislative panel examining a scandal-plagued grant program created by Gov. Pat Quinn will consider at its July 16 meeting an unusual request to place their investigation on temporary hold. The Legislative Audit Commission is scheduled to hold hearings July 16-17 on the Governor’s controversial Neighborhood Recovery Initiative. Subpoenas have been approved seeking testimony from seven former Quinn Administration
practically speaking, is to coax also expects to consider a request from the U.S. Justice Department to wait 90 days before proceeding. airplanes.”
distorting to price signals. It’s time to let this crony-capitalism monster, which uses taxpayer funds from the For more information, visit www.taxpayersunitedofamerica.org.
Area 10th grade teens to participate in 20th Annual Teen Conference local 10th grade students will attend the 20th Annual Teen Conference at Highland Community College. Students will be attending from: Aquin, Dakota, Lena-Winslow, Oregon, Eastland, East Dubuque, Forrestville, Orangeville, Pearl City, River Ridge, and Scales Mound High Schools. The theme for this year’s conference is “Serving Yourself, Serving Your Community.” It is designed
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intervention/ bullying, what’s beyond high school, self-care/stress management, time management,
the panel, said it should be up to the full panel of lawmakers on the Audit Commission to consider the request and decide if they should proceed. The request did not come from prosecutors, but rather from the Justice Department’s Legislative Affairs division. He pointed out that witnesses have already been subpoenaed and told to appear July 16. Patronage hiring under Quinn In another ongoing controversy, a prominent anti-patronage crusader challenged Gov. Quinn’s efforts to shield his administration’s hiring practices from the scrutiny of a federal monitor. Michael Shakman, a promi-
man” argument. Shakman, who is best known for a 1972 anti-patronage court decree that bears his name, is seeking a federal monitor to review hiring at the state, following revelations of widespread political hiring at the Illinois Department of Transportation under Quinn and his predecessor, Gerrymandering opposed Political mapmaking has also been in the news recently, with the Decatur Herald and Review the latest newspaper to weigh in on the need for reforming the redistricting process, which governs how legislative districts are redrawn every decade. Declaring “the way the state draws legislative maps is seriously broken,” the newspaper editorialized in support of a plan that “would have taken that all-important task out of the hands of the very politicians so many Illinois voters are fed up with.” Legislative supporters are likely to introduce redistricting reforms during the next legislative session. Republican lawmakers have consistently supported reforms, arguing that the current system allows politicians to pick their voters, rather than voters picking who will represent Boating safety and other new laws
which would allow law enforcement challenge in federal court July 8, to seize boats or other watercraft Kaatz added they will also declaring Quinn’s attempts to block under certain circumstances involvcontinue in the tradition of Teen the appointment of a monitor a “straw ing alcohol or drug use. Conference and cover the essentials of leadership and planning and Conference continues to seek com- coalition of representatives from student will have an opportunity to develop leadership skills through a fun and exciting training session. “Our goal is to provide an event that focuses on community service and how students can get involved in their community. To do this, Teen
munity support to cover conference area agencies and businesses, expenses and needs. We have esti- including: Children’s Dyslexia Center, Highland Community Colto attend the conference. We will be reaching out to local businesses of Education #08, Riverview Center, to sponsor a school or student.” The 20th Annual Teen Con- Stephenson County Health Departference has been planned by a
Easy, convenient $20 Sports Physicals that also support your school. Score! FHN healthcare providers have offered fast, no-hassle sports physical clinics at an affordable price for middle and high school athletes since 1996. And because we support our home teams, too, we donate the cost back to local schools. Date
Time
Location / School Benefiting
Call for appt.
July 30
1 – 5 pm
FHN Family Healthcare Center - Forreston, 803 First Avenue, Forreston - Forreston
815-938-3130
July 30
1 – 3 pm
FHN Family Healthcare Center - Mt. Carroll, 1120 Healthcare Drive, Mt. Carroll - West Carroll
815-244-4181
August 5
5:30 – 7 p.m.
FHN Family Healthcare Center - Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport - Freeport
No appt. needed
August 5
1 – 5 pm
FHN Family Healthcare Center - Pecatonica, 1301 S. Main Street, Pecatonica - Pecatonica
815-239-1400
August 8
2 – 5 pm
FHN Family Healthcare Center - Warren, 606 Tisdell Avenue, Warren - Warren
815-745-2644
Cost is $20. FHN donates the entire cost of each physical done to the school affiliated with that clinic. Exam meets Illinois or Wisconsin eligibility requirements for all sports. Sports Physical Form must be completed and signed by parent before exam. If parent does not accompany student, he or she must bring a Consent for Medical Care Form signed by a parent or guardian. All forms are available at area schools and online at www.fhn.org.
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Japanese Beetles make their debut Japanese beetles have made their annual emergence and the damage can be seen in many gardens. So far, we haven’t heard reports of any large numbers of Japanese beetles in Northern Illinois. It’s been believed that the numbers would be lower this year because of the harsh winter we had this season, and so far that is looking true. “In my own yard I have only seen minor damage to my sweet potato vine and knock out roses, both preferred treats for the Japanese beetle,” said Candice Miller, University of Illinois Extension. Japanese beetles are chewing fruits of more than 276 plants. These beetles can completely skeletonize leaves, feed on corn silk and corn ear tips and are especially destructive to grapes, peaches and other members of the rose family. The grubs feed and cause damage on grass roots in lawns, parks, golf courses, and cemeteries. The Japanese beetle has a one year life cycle, spending about 10 months as a grub in the soil and in most present in July and August. Throughout the summer, adult beetles feed on a wide range of plants and deposit eggs in the soil. Eggs hatch about two weeks later and grubs feed on decaying matter and roots until temperatures cool in the fall. They move downward and overwinter as a partially grown grub and resume some feeding activity in spring. Pupation occurs in late spring and adults begin emerging in late June. “Every summer we always hear the same question; ‘How can I The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just on the body, but the soul. – Alfred Austin
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control Japanese beetles?”’ Unfortunately, there really isn’t a great, easy solution,” Miller stated. “The most benign control method is to hand pick the beetles off of the plant. Dropping them in a bucket of soapy water will quickly drown the pests.” Avoiding planting the preferred hosts of the Japanese beetle would be another alternative. Some gardeners like the idea of using traps to collect beetles. These traps are not recommended though because they will likely attract more Japanese beetles to the garden than were there previously. Various chemical treatments are also labeled for Japanese beetles and your the listing of those. Learn more about the Japanese Beetle here: [ http://urbanext.illinois. edu/bugreview/japanesebeetle.cfm Adult scarab beetle, Popillia japonica, commonly known as the Japanese Beetle. Have they ]http://urbanext.illinois.edu/bugre- shown up in your garden? Photographed at the Schulenberg Prairie restoration at the Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL. (Photo courtesy of Bruce Marlin) view/japanesebeetle.cfm
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Bikers will arrive at the Lanark Fire Station between 10am-1pm Traveling South Broad to the fire station. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT BY DECORATING LANARK PINK!!!
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Farm Bureau By Chastity Welch Carroll County Manager
Local Graduates from University of Wisconsin
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We have had some interest in few of your softball team members, our Ireland/Scotland trip with Tri- and sign up. Kids, we are in need of State travel. We have scheduled a trip your teams as well. Farmers, did you know as a Carpreview meeting for Tuesday, July roll County Farm Bureau member In case you missed my column about you receive AgriVisor E-Visor advice the trip, it is going to take place July free? E-Visor advice provides funda20-31, 2015. It is a once in a lifetime mental and technical advice for corn, soybeans, wheat, hogs, cattle, and trip you won’t want to miss. The Young Leaders would like inputs. Also Cash Strategist, which focuses on cash advice is printed tickets for the Ivy Faith Drinkall in FarmWeek. All you need to do is Memorial. They were able to raise go to www.agrivisor.com and click on E-Visor, and then register for ticket sales for a John Deere 7020 the free 7 day trial. Once AgriVisor pedal tractor. The winner of the tractor is: Gary Meier of Milledgeville. be changed from a trial subscription Thank you again to all who sold and to a subscriber. This year’s summer library probought the tickets. Are you getting together your grams have come to an end. Last week team for the Ag Olympics? Now is the time to get them registered. We Again this summer we were able to are again offering up a challenge to provide programs in June and July to libraries in the county. We saw over each other and would love to have 200 children through the program some more adult teams as well. So teaching them about where their food get your wallyball team together or a comes from. We did activities with
Be Safe: Gas Grills Contribute to Serious Burn Injuries and Fires in U.S. The OSFM offers the following Fire Marshal (OSFM) today released grill safety tips: a series of grilling safety tips and is - Propane and charcoal BBQ reminding residents to think of safety grills must only be used outdoors. Using grills in an enclosed space could expose occupants to toxic gases and cooking with gas grills. potential asphyxiation. “While grilling can be a fun - Position grills well away from activity during summer time, it could siding, deck railings, and out from also post a potential risk for serious under eaves and tree branches. - Place the grill at a safe distance not followed,� said State Fire Marshal from lawn games, play areas, and Larry Matkaitis. “Outdoor cooking involves much more than just dusting - Keep children and pets away off the grill. It’s important to inspect from the grill area. gas lines and other features on the grill - Designate a three foot “safe to ensure safety while cooking meals.� zone� around the grill. - Use long-handled grilling tools ignited by grills, according to OSFM for plenty of clearance from heat and data. The most current report from the
them and made them healthy snacks based on the stories we read. We are looking forward to next year. As summer winds down, don’t forget we have theme park tickets and hotel discounts available to members for those last minute trips. It seems like summer gets busier and busier to be able to get away and by now that is just what everyone needs! A quick
Farm Bureau Carroll County Farm Bureau members can
buy, or farm labor or services available or
FS: 2012 Harley Davidson Streetglide like new, 1637 miles, Vance Hines exhaust, aftermarket wheels, many upgrades and extras. $19,000. 815-718-1319 FS: 16.5hp Ace Riding Lawn Mower, 42 inch cut, $700. 6.5ph Lawn Boy Push Mower, 22 inch cut, $95. 815-273-2727 FS: 1995 GMC 3/4 ton pickup with DMI bumper and good tires. 3 auger model 179 DMC stirator for 36ft grain bin. 9 shank
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University of Wisconsin-Platteville hosted its spring commencement on May 10, 2014, in Williams Fieldhouse. Among those receiving degrees, with their hometowns and majors, were: Andrew Cook a Technology Education major from Morrison, Michael Dauphin a Accounting major from Elizabeth, John Getz a Agricultural Business major from Savanna, Tyler Gould a Civil Engineering major from Rock Falls, James Hahn a History
getaway before it is back to school and the routine. We have discounts for Great America, Six Flags in St. Louis, Advenutureland, and Silver Dollar City. As you are going to the theme parks, you will need a hotel and we can offer discounts up to 20% at Choice Hotels, Great Wolf Lodge in the Wisconsin Dells, and Wynham a Forensic Investigation major from Stockton, Jenna Mathew a Psychology major from Shannon, Jessica Medina to get your savings code. a Criminal Justice major from Lanark, Kassi Nadig a Business Administration Glenco chisel plow-new blades, points and paint. Vandale silo unloaders and major from Stockton, Rachel Oldenburg a Biology major from Galena, Hannah parts. Call 815-541-5088 Palmer a FineArts major from Stockton, FS: 40� TV reverse projection, $50. Chevy Kyle Patten a Criminal Justice major truck long bedliner 1968 & older models, $50. Large TV cabinet with glass library, from Morrison, Emily Rowe a Biology major from Stockton, Megan Schmidt dresser, $25. Call 815-275-5358, please a Media Studies major from Mount Morris, Cody Schnitzler a Elementary leave message if no answer. Education major from Elizabeth,Austin FS: 1974 Evenrude motor with gas can. Shellhause a Agricultural Business 815-493-2520 major from Lanark, Wade Shepardson a Mathematics major from Polo, Ethan new battery, 26in cut, extra drive belt, rocky Silvius a Social Science Comprehensive mower attachment, good tires, excellent major from Milledgeville, Darcy Steffes condition, $1300 OBO. 815-244-7173 aAnimal Science major from Elizabeth, FS: Homegrown potatoes and red beets. Amanda Ties a BusinessAdministration 50 cents/pound. 815-225-7510 major from Galena, Megan Williams a FS: 46 acres Fayette silt loam soil. Class Media Studies major from Elizabeth, 280D 37.6 tillable next to county blacktop Megan Wolfe a Agricultural Business $8900/acre. 815-244-9610 major from Oregon, Brittany Young FS: 2003 Chevy Silverado C-1500. Regular a Agricultural Business major from cab, short bed. 5.3 V8 Auto, original owner. Shannon, Myles Zueger a Business 815-529-6050 Administration major from Stockton.
National Fire Protection Association - Remove grease or fat buildup (NFPA), indicates that in U.S. gas grills were involved in an annual in trays below grill. - Do not apply aerosol sun screen 2007 and 2011. An additional average lotion before grilling. Read the instructions as some sun block lotions may of charcoal or other solid-fueled grills - Never leave the grill unattended. during the same period.
Carroll Service FUEL 24 Station Ethanol Blended Gasoline E 85 — Bio-Diesel FUEL ACCESS 24 HOURS A DAY WITH CREDIT CARD MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED CASH SALES: MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Scott Gearing
John Bickelhaupt
Agency Manager Mt. Carroll / Chadwick Carroll/Whiteside/Lee 815-244-6285 2308 E. Lincolnway Sterling 6WHUOLQJ 815-625-4876
Rhett Coatney Lanark / Shannon
815-493-2544
Randy Johnston Savanna / Thomson
815-273-4501
Ernie Bates Milledgeville
815-225-7400
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The colorful entourage of antique and unique tractors head east out of the Carroll County Fairgrounds on the Milledgeville-Polo Blacktop on a sunny, pleasant July 18. (PA photos/Tom Kocal)
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Chastity Welch, CCFB manager. “We have a great group of riders who make sure to come to our ride each year.” On a sad note, there was a special person not in attendance this year. “We were missing the person whose idea it was to start the Tractor Drive,” said Welch. “Larry Gipe from Chadwick had talked to one of our board members, and is the reason we started hosting tractor drives. He passed earlier this year.”
The lineup travelled east on the Milledgeville-Polo Blacktop to Elkhorn Road, east to Grandview Road, then looping around several other country roads into Whiteside County, eventually making there way to Tampico Road down to Pilgrim Road to head into Coleta. The township garage in Coleta hosted the group’s morning break. They headed north out of Coleta on Coleta Road to Blue Goose Road,
One of the ladies on the CCFB Tractor Drive was Elizabeth Hinrichs of Chadwick, with her 1969 Cockshutt 1950T Wheatland. turning north up to Ideal Road back “The Tractor Drive is always one into Carroll County. of my favorite events,” Welch stated. “The riders are easy going and love Fairhaven Road to the east to Otter to just look at the tractors and talk to Creek Drive, into Milledgeville before heading back to the fair- the other riders.” For more photos, visit www.prairieadvocate.com. grounds for lunch.
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‘Elkay Cares’ removes Tons of Junk from the Mississippi River Thirty-nine Elkay employees teamed up once again to aid in the clean up of debris along the banks of the Mississippi River. Chad Pregracke and his crew from Living Lands and Waters were thrilled to be back in Savanna for a third year.
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Commentary from the 10th Amendment Center majority of nine judges gain control over your basic rights? You let them. And you endorse Commentary them. by Michael Maharrey I went on to argue that the decision In the wake of the Supreme essentially moves the bar of federal Court Hobby Lobby decision, I wrote overreach down, tacitly conceding a blog post (http://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2014/06/hobby- ultimate authority over your healthcare lobby-case-an-example-of-how-bad- decisions. things-have-gotten/) arguing that the The notion that the federal govopinion doesn’t warrant celebration. ernment runs a “health care system� To you conservatives in celebra- is absurd on its face. But now, many tion mode as you dissect the overlords’ conservatives celebrate the fact that opinion on religious beliefs and health the political class will allow some reliinsurance mandates, you might want gious discretion within that blatantly to pause for just a moment and con- unconstitutional system. By lauding this decision as victory, they tacitly employees making decisions like this consent to the idea that the government for some 350 million people. has this kind of power and authority in At what point did American become an oligarchy? At what point of victory concedes a million miles of did Americans become the kind of constitutional ground. people who sit on the edge of their But some folks took issue with chairs with baited breath waiting my negative spin, asserting that I was missing the bigger picture, and that employees to tell them what is and the ruling was at least a small victory isn’t permissible? How did a simply for liberty.
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point that this decision represents some great step forward for liberty. We can’t allow the enemies of allow them to dictate the terms of battle. The time has come for a radical shift in paradigms. Step outside of the frame. Take it off the wall. Bash it on the ground and then stomp on it! Michael Maharrey , michael. maharrey@tenthamendmentcenter. com, is the Communications Director for the Tenth Amendment Center. He proudly resides in the original home of the Principles of ‘98 - Kentucky. See his blog archive (http://blog. tenthamendmentcenter.com/author/ michael-maharrey/) and his article archive,http://www.tenthamendmentcenter.com/author/michael-maharrey/. He is the author of the book, Our Last Hope: Rediscovering the Lost Path to Liberty. You can visit his personal website at michaelmaharrey. com/ and like him on Facebook (www.facebook.com/lasthopebook).
Illegal Immigration: How many will the boat hold? Commentary by Glenn Mollette Two thousand two hundred and twenty-three people desperately tried to escape from the sinking Titanic. One thousand five hundred and seventeen perished, as they could not escape. Most of them could not escape because there were not enough lifeboats. There were boats for only eleven hundred and seventy-eight people. Sadly, the ship was not properly equipped with enough lifeboats. Who in their right mind would have preferred the sinking ship to a lifeboat? No one wanted a sinking ship. People who drowned desperately wanted a lifeboat. Escape was impossible because there was no place to escape. If I lived in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Central America or numerous other countries, including Mexico, I would be scratching and clawing live in such places of violence and poverty? Millions are stuck and will never escape. Millions of people have found a place of safety and freedom in America. People keep coming and coming. Actually there will never be an end to the rush of people storming
our borders for safety and freedom, as long there is a magnet to draw them here. Also, the best of any lifeboats will sink. Even the Titanic sank. Do we sometimes think we are unsinkable? America is not unsinkable. I think too much of America as it sits around glued to social media eating ourselves into the grave, while more and more people are coming into our boat. Some of them are hard workers and will do their jobs rowing are climbing on board staring at us wondering what we are going to do to save them from drowning. There is room for more people in America, but, how much room do we have? We don’t have room for more freeloaders. We don’t need more liars disability and then working cash only jobs to keep their government check coming. We don’t need more people on food stamps and Medicaid getting free food and medical rides at the expense of the working citizens. Unfortunately, the boat is already crowded with Americans who have learned entitlements as a way of life. How many of these
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photographs after they glided down newly-wed Harriett Schroeder. A nuptials photo shows her husband Edwin, his Best Man, Jay Wilkens, and the latter’s wife, Virginia, Harriett’s Maid of Honor. Jean Rawlins married Howard Nelson at Morrison United Methodist Church on November 18, 1942. Her gown, train, and veil and their wedding photo are on display. Helen Volckmann, wife of Brigadier General Russell Volckmann, chose a yellow satin dress encrusted with sequins and beading on green velvet, for her visit to an elegant White House State Dinner. Nearly 47 years ago, the couple were invited by President Lyndon Baines Johnson and his wife to honor Philippines President and Mrs. Ferdinand Marcos, on September 14, 1966. Mrs. Volkmann or her son hope to tell you that story on July 27. Two U. S. servicemen face each other in the Hearth Room. The United States Navy uniform belonged to Gerald L. Hook. He is shown at the time in an accompanying photo, taken during the 1940’s. Captain Rick Reichert wears a Class A Army uniform of the Signal Corps. He wore it from 1984 to 1987. Nine other mannequins will attend the reception Sunday, July 27. They look forward to meeting you, as you “Meet the Mannequins.” – Stephanie A. Vavra
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Evening Farmers Market on July 30 An Evening Morrison Farmers’ Market will be held Wednesday, July 30, 2014 from 5-8 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Morrison. Produce, food, sweet corn, and artisan products are some of the many items available, in addition to dining specials at downtown eateries and vendor foods including a corn boil and free ice cream from market sponsor Farmers National Bank. “Taste of Morrison” menus will be available at the market committee tent, market facebook page, or for download at www.morrisonfarmersmarket.com. Stay for supper, while enjoying the musical entertainment by Gar- Market Committee Members Don Mulnix, Boon Sukboriboon, rett Hillary. Be sure to purchase a and Barney Habben look on as market musician Jim Seeley Jr. donates his entertainment earnings to Ron Weimer for a new including ½ a hog donated by Janssen wheelchair. Courtesy of Morrison Chamber of Commerce) Family Farms, in support of a new and are available at the committee wheelchair for Market Committee tent at the Saturday morning markets, at the Morrison Chamber of Member Ron Weimer. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5
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Coming soon to a Farmers Market near you - Fresh Tomatoes! Do you love homegrown tomatoes? Well you’re in luck – we are fast approaching tomato season! Whether you are enjoying fried green tomatoes or waiting for them to turn that beautiful deep red, if you love tomatoes check out the University of Illinois Extension’s upcoming program, Growing and Cooking with Tomatoes. According to Diane Reinhold, University of Illinois Nutrition and Wellness Educator, “Tomatoes have many health benefits because they are rich in antioxidants. The most well-known antioxidant tomatoes are known for is Lycopene. Lycopene is a natural color pigment, which contributes to the deep red color of tomatoes. Tomatoes also are high in Vitamins A and C, calcium and potassium, which all provide their own health benefits,� states Reinhold. Tomatoes are a very versatile
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Savanna Historical Society’s upcoming Civil War production exchanged between Wicks great vious stage experience not necessary. To add to it’s busy year of this fall’s live production of the Frank W. Wicks. The play is based on letters grandparents during the years of Auditions will be held at the Savanna programming, the Savanna Histori- nationally acclaimed Civil War cal Society is setting the stage for play, “Soldier, Come Home,� by found in an old shoe box that were 1859 to 1865. It tells a fascinating Museum and Cultural Center, 406 Main Street, in August for the early placed against true historical events October opening. of the Civil War. Watch for the announcement of Director Al Cairo will be casting the production with local talent, pre-
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TLP’s Comedy Stars Spread ‘Rumors’ Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP) presents the side-splitting comedy Rumors Thursday, July 17 through Saturday, July 26 starring ten performers who have quickly become some of the area’s favorite comedic actors. Derek Bertelsen, who staged last year’s Spamalot, returns to direct the play by American comedy master, Neil Simon, about an anniversary party gone hilariously wrong. Cody Jolly (Dr. Frankenstein in Young Frankenstein) and Allison Hunt (Elizabeth in Young Frankenstein) kick off the mayhem as Ken and Chris Gorman, married lawyers who arrive at the home of the Charlie Brock, deputy mayor of New York City, only to discover that their host seems to have shot himself and his wife is nowhere to be found. As more of their upperclass friends arrive, the Gormans conspire with Lenny and Claire Ganz, played by Matt Webb (Patsy in Spamalot) and Caroline Murrah (Sheila in An Inspector Calls), to make sure that intact, despite the mounting absurdity. Analisha Santini and Grant Brown (Frau Blucher and Inspector Kemp/Blind Hermit, respectively, in Young Frankenstein) are the next to
arrive as Cookie and Ernie Cusak, a TV cooking host and her psychoanalyst husband. The farcical accusations and cover-ups continue to spin out of control with Glenn and Cassie Cooper, a bickering political couple, played by Gabriel Brown (Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat) and Lexie Plath (Inga in Young Frankenstein). When the police arrive (Blake W. Price and Christian Chambers), it’s time for explanations, no matter how ludicrous they might seem. Director Bertelsen said, “The dream cast we have assembled for this play brings it to new comedic heights. Audiences already love them for their past work at TLP, and I think people are going to continue to be blown away by their talents.� Neil Simon’s success as a comedic playwright and screenwriter is unmatched. His work includes The Odd Couple, Barefoot in the Park, Biloxi Blues, The Goodbye Girl, Sweet Charity, The Out-Of-Towners and Promises, Promises. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Lost In Yonkers. Rumors performs evenings at 7:30 p.m., and there are 2:00 p.m.
At the end of June, Sterling Main continue to meet our goals.� Street kicked off sales of tickets for its would be the perfect way to be able on sale through the month of July, and to engage the entire community in our a single winner will be drawn during effort to continue the revitalization of Sterling Main Street’s annual Music the downtown district,� says Ed Cox, Main Street’s fundraising chairperson. Civic Center. It is not necessary to be “We are very proud to be able to say present to win. that 100% of our fundraising dollars is “Main Street has a number of put back into the community through projects and events underway,� says our activities and events.� Janna Groharing, the organization’s In addition to Main Street’s executive director. “Ramping up annual partnership campaign and our fundraising efforts for the year is just a part of the process to be able to events, ongoing fundraising efforts
Christian Chambers, Blake W. Price, Matt Webb, Lexie Plath (standing), Grant Brown, Caroline Murrah, Cody Jolly, Gabriel Brown, Analisha Santini (seated) and Allison Hunt (falling down) star in Rumors at TLP. matinees on Sunday and Wednesday.
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Eastland Board of Education hears progress report from the Committee on School Security July 16, 2014 — President Woessner called to order the Regular Meeting of the Eastland Board of Education for July, 2014. The Board approved the Treasurer’s Report and the payments of all bills and claims for the month. They also approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 23, 2014. Board Input Superintendent Hansen shared information on the Board Convention in November. He informed members about changes in procedures for Registration that will be held at Eastland Jr/Sr High School on Tuesday, July 29 from 12:00 (noon) to 7:00 p.m.; parents/guardians will be able to complete most of the registration paperwork electronically prior to the 29th. He also shared information on scheduled for this fall. The members also discussed the need to update the District’s promotional brochure as soon as possible. Communications The Board received the annual report from the Agriculture/Science Department, a year-end report on transportation showing that the District reduced total miles traveled by 10,000 miles as compared to the previous year, and the monthly summary provided by the Early Step Pre-School Director. They also received a preliminary report from the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) on an analysis of the District’s energy usage and potential cost saving measures, and the year-end Average Daily Attendance (ADA) report submitted as part of each year’s General State Aid Claim. The ADA report for 2013-14 showed an average of 33 less students attending Eastland schools than in 2012-13 due to declining enrollment. Old Business The Board was presented with the Administrators’ Compensation Report for 2014-15. In 2009, Public Act 96-0434 created two new School Code provisions that require public school districts to annually prepare an itemized salary compensation report for every employee holding an in that capacity. The law requires that the report be updated annually, presented as an information item at a regular board meeting, and posted on the district website by October 1 of the school year. The new report is posted on the district website at www. eastland308.com under the “District Info� link. Security review Superintendent Hansen updated the Board on progress on recommendations from the Ad Hoc Committee on School Security. With regard to law enforcement response time for the Eastland Elementary in Shannon and on-duty logs were reviewed to identify the number of student attendance days on duty in each of the towns during Friendly Kind Compassionate Individuals Needed
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ity and quantity of work accomplished over the two days. New Business Superintendent Hansen reported on the annual meeting to evaluate, review and revise the Emergency
reading the Risk Management Plan for 2014-15. Approval of the Risk Plan will be scheduled for the August 20 meeting. Dr. Hansen presented a summary of the 2013-14 year-end budget. He and time-consuming. He estimated reported that the District budget for total costs for installing both items the year was balanced, and projected in the EES and EJSHS buildings at approximately $32,000. Fund, he noted that the State actually He also shared revised proposals provided the District with all of the for installation of Bluepoint pull- state aid payments for the current stations in the two buildings: one year, and also made up unrealized reducing the number of pull-stations payments from the previous year. and bringing the total cost down to Consequently, revenues exceeded $39,611, and another allowing the projections by about 2%. District to purchase the service through At the same time, the District’s a lease agreement with monthly pay- ability to reduce from 3 to 2 attendance centers, and a better-than-projected renewal for health insurance resulted alarms by generating an immedi- in the district spending 2% less than ate emergency call to police and an projected. Although this was good automated message to others in the news, he cautioned the Board that building of a police emergency. the extra state aid payments were The Board directed the super- a one-year anomaly; the state was intendent to re-convene the Ad Hoc able to make its payments on time Committee to prioritize projects, and to make-up a missed payment to evaluate annual expenditures for because of the additional revenue safety upgrades, and to bring a report it is receiving from the temporary to the August Board meeting. income tax increase. Principal Burkholder shared a If that increase is allowed to report on the Summer School/Credit sunset, and income taxes return Recovery program implemented at to their previous level, the same problems in reduced and late state time this year. The report showed that payments will return with a ven24 students in grades 7-12 attended the geance. Still, he acknowledged 3-hour per day sessions at the school the Board’s efforts to reduce costs for four weeks. Courses were offered gradually and thoughtfully over the through the Illinois Virtual School. last three years, and recognized all Attendance during the four-week ses- of the district employees for their sion was excellent, with 19 students professionalism during a period of having perfect attendance. Three stu- consolidation of facilities and job dents dropped, and the two remaining responsibilities. students had only 1 day of absence. Continuing, the Board approved Twelve (12) of the students have the preliminary budget for 2014-15 already completed all assignments and a motion to post the budget for and passed the necessary assessments public display in preparation for a to receive the credit they needed to public budget hearing that will be make-up, and Principal Burkholder held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, was optimistic that another 5-8 of August 20th. Principal Burkholder presented for a 1st Reading proposed weeks. She recognized and thanked revisions to the Coaches’ Handbook Counselor Anne Pilgrim for bringing for 2014-15. As a last item in New the recommendation to the Board, and Business, the Board approved a Rachel Todd for her work organizing Request for Booster Club Sponsorand administering the program. ship of a non-school youth basketball program for the fall of 2014. Principal Feltmeyer shared informaClosed session tion on progress made during the The Board adjourned to Closed end-of-year Teachers’ Institute Days Session at 7:35 p.m. for the purpose on June 9th and 10th. With the help of discussing “the appointment, of Anne Weerda of “Kids at the Core,� employment, compensation, discimost teachers were successful at iden- pline, performance, or dismissal of tifying essential skills for their subject/ legal counsel for the District, includone of their three annual assessments ing hearing testimony on a complaint designed to measure students’ growth lodged against an employee or and levels of mastery in those skill against legal counsel for the Disareas. Teachers will develop mir- trict to determine its validity,� and rored assessments to be administered “school security procedures.� in winter and spring. The principals They exited Closed Session at commended the teachers for the qual- 8:00 p.m. and approved the follow-
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Obituaries Kurt J. Hartje After an extended illness, Kurt J. Hartje, age 42, was received into God’s loving kingdom on July 16, 2014. Kurt was born April 25, 1972, the son of Gary and Judy (Daw) Hartje. He is a member of the Milledgeville United Methodist Church. He graduated from Milledgeville High School in 1990 and completed his Bachelor’s Degree in English at Northern Illinois University. While at N.I.U., he received the Orville Baker Top Junior English Writer award, was in the honors program, and participated in many Habitat for Humanity trips. He completed a year of internship at Kansai Gaidai University in Japan with degrees in English, History, and Japanese. Kurt began his teaching career with the AEON Corporation in Japan. He was later hired by Osaka Shoin Women’s University and was a part time lecturer for the city of Ibaraki’s Chamber of Commerce/
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Vock, Heusinkveld honored as ‘Friends of the Whiteside Co. Fair’ Since 1989, the Whiteside County Fair Board has sought to honor those who have made an extra effort to support and make the annual Fair as much fun as possible for all those who participate and attend the many shows and events. This year, the board offers its sincere gratitude and appreciation for the many years of service on the board and the friendship with Paul Vock and Dan Heusinkveld as “2014 Friends of the Fair� honorees. Paul started in 1971 as the Heavy Horse Superintendent until 1991, becoming the President of the board in 1992. Dan started in 1979 as Running Race Superintendent until 1981, becoming the Harness Racing Superintendent in 1982. They both continue to serve on the board and we want to say “Thank You� for their 36 years of service and everything they have done for the Whiteside County Fair. Fair opens Aug. 12 event of the fair is the Western Horse
Arena.� That night for the grandstand entertainment is the Pro-Bull Riding at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 13th the morning starts off with Exhibition 8:00 am with Speed Events at 9:00 a.m. You don’t want to miss Home The Sing-Off.� Thursday, August 14th the Heavy Horse Hitch Judging starts at 9:00 a.m. and the 6 & 4 Horse & Unicorn Hitches at 1:00 p.m. MotoCross Stunt Show will entertain the crowd as the featured entertainment at 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 15th starts off with Heavy Horse Halter Judged at
of souped-up tractors and trucks will take over the grandstand after the Antique Tractor Parade at 5:45 p.m. Saturday, August 16th at 10:00 a.m. the Horseshoe Tournament 6:30 p.m. the demolition derby will grandstand events. For those with a sweet tooth, chances will be sold at a nominal cost to test entrants’ luck at winning a tasty treat in the “cake walks� and “pie parades� held Tuesday through Friday at 4:00 p.m. at the culinary department in the large exhibition Harness racing takes over the racetrack Friday at 1:30 p.m. with track records up for grabs. Saturday the action starts at 1:00 p.m. Children’s pedal pulls are scheduled on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday at 11:00 a.m., with six divisions for youngsters ages 4 through 12.
William and Margo Weber of Chadwick, IL are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Melody Beth to Christopher Edward Stauffer, son of Edward (Carol) Stauffer of Polo. Melody is a 2013 graduate of Argosy University, a 2010 graduate of Judson University, and a 2006 graduate of Milledgeville High School. Melody is a family counselor for Sinnissippi Centers. Christopher is a 2001 graduate of Polo High School and works as a welder/fabricator for Cedar Forest Products in Polo. An August 30 wedding is planned at the Polo Brethren Church.
As always, the fair board strives to provide something for everyone, young and old alike. For more information, please visit us at [ http://www.whitesidecountyfair.
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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS South Bend at Kane County – 6:30 pm West Michigan at Clinton – 6:30 pm Lansing at Peoria – 7 pm With little more than six weeks to the start of another high school Cedar Rapids at Bowling Green – football season, the questionnaires 7:05 pm have been sent out and the replies July 25 are beginning to come back. Quad Cities at Dayton – 6 pm Starting with next week’s issue, Wisconsin at Lake County – 6 pm we will begin bringing you what Beloit at Fort Wayne – 6:05 pm we have received from area varsity Great Lakes at Burlington – 6:30 football coaches along with the pm schedules for all of our area teams. South Bend at Kane County – 6:30 The coaches will let you know who pm their top players will be along with West Michigan at Clinton – 6:30 key newcomers to their programs and pm how they think their teams will fare Lansing at Peoria – 7 pm this season, along with who they feel Cedar Rapids at Bowling Green – 7:05 pm conferences. July 26 Keep reading the Prairie AdvoBeloit at Lake County – 6 pm cate Sports section as we give you the Cedar Rapids at Dayton – 6 pm low down on another exciting varsity Wisconsin at Fort Wayne – 6:05 pm football campaign, as well as online Lansing at Burlington – 6:30 pm at www.prairieadvocate.com. South Bend at Clinton – 6:30 pm
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ENF Announces IBED Banquet Speaker July 22, 2014 – The Eagle Nature Foundation has just announced that the banquet speaker for the 2014 International Bald Eagle Days in Kansas City, MO on Oct. 10, 11 & 12, will be George Fenwick, President of the American Bird Conservancy in Plains, VA. Mr. Fenwick has served as President and CEO since ABC’s founding in 1994. Prior to that, he worked in a variety of capacities during 15 years with the Nature Conservancy, including Director of Science, and Chair of the Last Great Places Campaign Steering Committee. Fenwick received a Ph. D. in Pathobiology from Johns Hopkins University. The American Bird Conserthe US Fish and Wildlife for allowing wind farms to have a 30 year “take” permit for killing bald eagles. Normally such take permits are only granted on a 5-year basis, but F&W
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urday different speakers from across the nation will present information on the bald eagle population in their own regions and the various threats that bald eagles face in their region of the continent. Sunday morning there will be a bus trip to Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge. To help people from the Midwest attend, ENF plans to River to and back from Kansas City. Information and prices may be found in a IBED brochure, which 815-594-2306, or going to ENF’s website, eaglenature.com The public is invited to participate in the Friday night program, the bald eagle paper sessions and banquet on Saturday, and the Sunday bus tour. The registration deadline for anyone attending the banquet is Sept. 7, 2014.
Dan Foelske receives the gavel, from past president JoEllen McCaskey, as he begins his year as the President of the Rotary Club of Savanna. The Rotary Club of Savanna meets each Wednesday at Noon at Manny’s in Savanna.
HCC Board of Trustees vote on The Highland Community Col- by the ICCB.” lege Board of Trustees approved The permanent budget to be presented to the board in September during their July meeting. The perma- will include adjustments as more nent budget will be submitted to the information is incorporated, such Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) once adopted by Trustees and state and federal restricted grant during their September meeting. funding. In the tentative budget, operating “The good news is that the revenues are about $14.2 million and majority of the operating budget is budgeted expenses are about $14.8 allocated for instruction and direct million. Overall, the tentative operat- student services, both of which are vital to students and the District,” about $510,000. It is expected that Janssen added. many changes will be made between As of June 30, 2014, the State the adoption of the tentative budget owes the College about $347,000 in and the presentation of the permanent unrestricted funds and $110,000 in budget at the September meeting. restricted funds. As required by law, Final state allocations have not been Highland provided about $135,000 announced for fiscal year 2015, of funding for students who were however, an estimate provided by awarded Illinois Veteran’s grants and the ICCB indicates that the allocation other state grants that the state will not be funding. This is expected to year 2014. continue in FY15. The operating funds tentative In other financial matters, budget estimates that revenue will be less than 1 percent greater than step in the process that will allow be about 2.8 percent greater than the the College to raise $3.2 million to previous year. be used for capital needs such as “Some costs, such as the cost maintaining the college’s technolfor unfunded state mandated tuition ogy infrastructure and equipment, waivers and employee health insur- updating classroom audio-visual ance have increased, but overall, equipment, updating the chemistry many costs have been or will be lab, and providing other instructional reduced in order to bring expenses tools such as lab equipment and more in line with expected revenues,” software. said Jill Janssen, Vice President of Next steps include publishing Administrative Services. “The Col- the intent to adopt a resolution to lege maintains a fund balance, or issue funding bonds, holding a public reserve, which will also be utilized to hearing at the September 16 board meeting, and adopting a resolution a permanent budget that maintains to issue funding bonds at the October fund balance levels recommended 21 meeting.
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Mt. Carroll man injured in 3-car accident On Friday, July 18th at 4:42 p.m., the Carroll County Sheriff’s porting a three vehicle accident on Route 64 west of Oil Valley School Road, approximately two miles west of Mount Carroll. An eastbound vehicle driven by 21 year old Annabelle Borota of
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Prairie Dell Presbyterian Church at 16032 W. Coffman Road in Shannon, IL will be hosting Dan Holmes on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at 7 pm. Playing acoustic guitar he brings a Christian message as he sings about the events and experiences that happen along life’s way. Dan has a blend of musical styles including ballads, blues and joyous sing-a-longs. No matter the song, you will enjoy and remember this worship service. A free will offering will be taken to support his ministry. Please join us for this very special event! Refreshments & social hour immediately following the performance. For more information, please call Marlys Edler at 815-864-2509. Lanark began slowing for a farm implement which was traveling on the roadway. Another eastbound vehicle driven by 62 year old Darla Burkholder of Lanark struck the Borota vehicle from behind causing it to then strike a westbound vehicle driven by 31 year old Anthony Schmidt of Mt. Carroll. Borota and Burkholder both refused transport at the scene.
Schmidt was transported by Lifeline Helicopter from the scene to St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. On Saturday, Schmidt was listed as in stable condition. Burkholder was issued a citation for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident. Mt. Carroll Fire and Ambulance responded. Also assisting at the scene were the Mt. Carroll, Savanna and Thomson Police Departments, North-
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COMING SOON — Before we know it, the football season will be upon us! Get READY for all the action of some great football! Air time is 20 minutes prior to kick-off. Anticipated air time is 7:20 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
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LEGAL NOTICE Eastland Community Unit District #308 has placed on file the Tentative Budget for the 2014-15 school year in the office of the Superintendent, 500 South School Drive in Lanark, Illinois. It is available to interested persons from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each weekday until September 17, 2014, and is also available for viewing on the Eastland School District website at www.eastland308.com. Click on the District Info link and scroll down to the FY15 Budget. The Budget Hearing will be held Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the office of the Superintendent, 500 South School Drive, Lanark, Illinois.
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1018 MAIN AVE., CLINTON, IA TRUCK: 1995 Ford F-150, 8ft. bed, 6cyl., 5-sp., newer tires; GARAGE ITEMS: Yard Machine 5.5hp. tiller; Yard Machines 22in. 79cc snowblower; like new McCulloch FG5799AK generator 220/120; 4400lb. pallet jack; Craftsman 2pc. toolbox; Century 40/20 200amp charger; Homelite 1600PSI pres. washer; Homelite LC 12in. chainsaw; Ridgid blower vac; jacks; (4) 12ft., (4) 6ft. kennel; 54ft. chain link fence; BAKERY ITEMS: McCray cooler; Arctic Air commercial freezer; 6ft. counters; 5ft. glass display case; BKI 110 bread proofer; Stainless steel table; (2) shelved counters; (3) ½, (1) full bakers racks; Pepsi cooler; bread pans; cookie sheets; grocery cart; HOUSEHOLD: Whirlpool 22cu.ft. fridge w/ice maker; (2) glass frt. wardrobes; sm. curio cabinet; 20 &15ft. chest freezers; juicer; foosball table; 6 patio chairs; new planters; misc. household TERMS: CASH OR CHECK. MUST HAVE PHOTO ID TO REGISTER JIM CALHOUN, AUCTIONEER IL LIC.440000333 MT. CARROLL 815-244-9660 FOR FULL LISTING & PICTURES www.calhounauction.com
Hi. I’m Gloria Yoder, age 24. I’m an ordinary Amish housewife and mother and, yes, I love it. My husband Daniel and I have been blessed with over 4 years of marriage. We were thrilled when God added a baby girl to our hearts and lives 2 1 /2 years ago. We named her Julia Rose. She is our little sunshine. We also anticipate the arrival of another bundle in November. Julia is all excited about being a big sister. We live in a quiet country area and enjoy spending time outdoors, especially going on picnics and camping trips. A week ago we had the opportunity to go with my family to the Embarras River for a camp-out.
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4 cups white sugar Dash salt 1 tablespoon vanilla 9 egg yolks 3 cups cold milk Crumbs: 2 cups powdered sugar, 2/3 cups peanut butter..mix until crumbly‌put some crumbs in the bottom of each pie crust. Reserve the rest of the crumbs. Scald milk Another favorite activity of mine over medium heat. are the early morning walks I’ve been taking. I never cease to marvel over sugar, salt, vanilla, egg yolks, and the melodious songs of the birds and milk. Mix this together and pour into the invigorating morning air. It also scaled milk. Heat and stir until gives me the chance to spend some thick. When cold add 3 cups of home quiet moments with God in prayer. whipped cream or whipped topping. Daniel and my brother Javin are Divide pudding into the baked pie both wood-workers. They build log crusts. Spread whipped topping. Top furniture. Their shop is located at with remaining crumbs. my parents home which is less than Gloria lives in Flat Rock, Illia quarter mile from our house. Julia loves spending time with nois. She likes to cook, bake, garher daddy and is constantly begging den, and being a mom! Readers to trail after him wherever he goes. can send her welcome mail at PO Sometimes she goes with him to the BOX 157, Middletown, Ohio 45042 shop and, of course, ends up going to Grandma’s house. Right now Daniel By Kevin Williams, Editor is mowing the yard with our walk Lovina Eicher has decided behind mower. Julia is perched on to no longer write The Amish top of his shoulders, something she Cook column. I wish her well in relishes and makes her feel like she’s life’s challenges and opportunion top of the world. ties ahead and feel blessed to have Summer is here in full swing. spent so much wonderful time Along with it comes gardening, can- with the Eichers. ning, and freezing. Even though it is Nothing lasts forever. And in the busiest and hottest season of the the media business, personalities year, I have found it to have many come and go. “Regis and Kathy Leeâ€? blessings.. There’s nothing quite becomes “Regis and Kelly,â€? which becomes “Kelly and Michael.â€? Personalities change, but shows can stay or picking that tiny cucumber that the same. The Amish Cook column hasn’t quite matured yet. Gathering was never supposed to be about one fresh veggies from the garden is a person; it was supposed to connect highlight. To me, the vegetables taste an increasingly complicated world with a simpler, slower pace. And better than candy. This year I want to try something The Amish Cook can still do that. The Amish are a diverse and I haven’t done before. We are planning to have a fall garden. It’ll give us varied group and no one person can the opportunity to have fresh garden or should lend a voice to the entire community. So I think changing the goodies for a more extended period of author occasionally offers insight time. Another advantage is I won’t and variation. have to do as much canning during As creator and caretaker for the warmest part of harvest season. a column that has become a tool My parents have a family cow for spreading simplicity, I wish to continue. I created The Amish Cook I can use all the milk I need and want. when I was just 18-years-old when I We have found it to be useful in so teamed up with Elizabeth Coblentz. many ways. Julia loves drinking That was in 1991 and I’m not ready raw milk, while Daniel’s favorite to let it go yet. is the chocolate coffee smoothies It has been a long journey with (watch for the recipe in an upcom- challenges and struggles and woning column!). I also make pudding, derful moments. But a watershed yogurt, cheese, pies, etc using the moment occurred last autumn, when fresh milk. I use the cream for making butter and the buttermilk for cookies, child. This year has been full of blessings and joy at watching her biscuits, or pancakes. grow. Armed with a new outlook, I would share something that is a it’s time for his column to grow also, favorite around here: peanut butter to spread its wings. My journey is not over and I crumb pie. My husband’s eyes light would love for Prairie Advocate it, because he loves this pie and it readers to continue with me to see where it leads. was served at our wedding!
In Spring 2014, Chadwick-Milledgeville Junior Girl Scout Troop #5311 organized their 2nd annual school-wide Pajamas for the Pantry Day. Cash and over 100 food items were donated to the Helping Hands Food Pantry to allow students to wear pajamas to school for the day. For more information on joining the troop, please call Angela Shaw, Junior Girl Scout Leader, at 815-973-4928.
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From Jct. 20/78, Stockton: 4mi. S. on Rt. 78S, ½ mi. on E. Morseville Rd. STILL SORTING, MANY SURPRISES GENERATOR:PowerBack6000wattportgenerator;ANTIQUES&COLLECTIBLES: sq. oak table w/5legs & 5 leaves; loveseat; wardrobes; wingback chairs; commode; cedar chest; bed frame; dressers w/mirrors; oak lamp table; rocker; parlor loveseat & chairs; painted cupboard; bamboo stand; 2pc. barrister bookcase; trunk; assorted chairs; walnut hall tree; wicker stand; Hall refrig. dishes; Session mantel clock; area rugs; wrought iron stand; Marx elec. train; lg. qu. of books: Freeport’s Lincoln, Along the Black Hawk Trail, Grant & Lincoln books; Story of the Am. Indian, JoDaviess & Stephenson books; pictures; frames; bridge lamps & others; Hondo All-Star guitar; copper & brass pcs.; pendulum mantle clock; easel; glassware; dog doorstop; cast iron doll chair; brass blade fan; wood spools; yarn winder; 8mm movie projector; sampler wash machine; spinning wheel; STILL SORTING, MANY MORE ITEMS TERMS: CASH OR CHECK. MUST HAVE PHOTO ID TO REGISTER JIM CALHOUN, AUCTIONEER IL LIC.440000333 MT. CARROLL 815-244-9660 FOR FULL LISTING & PICTURES www.calhounauction.com
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COINS TO BE SOLD AT 9 A.M.: Large Cents; Lincoln Cents; Indian Cents; V Nickels; Buffalo Nickels; 2 Cent; 3 Cent Silver; Seated Coins; Half Dime; HOUSEHOLD & COLLECTABLES: Washer; Stove; Dressers; Rockers; Modern Furniture; 4 pc. Wicker Set; Desks; Sm Tables; Book Shelves; Couch; Kitchen Table & Chairs; Patio Set; Lots of Bedding; Sm Appliances; Crocks & Jugs; Pictures & Frames; Squire Electric Guitar; Lots of Glassware inc Depression & Carnival; Cookbooks; Sterling Silver; Dale Earnhardt Items; Microwaves; Lots of Misc & Collectables; MISC.: Bikes; Lots of New Handmade Birdhouses; Hand & Power Tools; Totes; Table Saw; Gas Grill; 3 Hayracks! DOLLS TO BE SOLD APPROX. 1:30: Lots of Dolls inc Storybook; Cabbage Patch; Barbies; Middleton; Doll Clothes. LARGE AUCTION!
Doors open at 5:30 Moving to smaller residents Mary Jane & Fred Fiet and others will offer:
Tipton Auction Service Thomson, IL 61285 FOR COMPLETE LISTING GO TO: TiptonAuctionService.net Visa, Master Card accepted — For more information or questions please contact Frank Tipton,Auctioneer, 815.590.8206 ftipton@grics.net
Tipton Auction Service, 3001 IL Rte. 84,Thomson, IL 61285 Lunch by Dusty’s Looking to book more auctions; we will auction or buy coins or firearms.
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Sun. July 27, 2014, 10:00 am Inside Our Auction Facility 302 N. Center St. Warren IL. 61087
Partial List/Come and Look, also Visit, www.diekenauctionservice.com Antiques/Collectibles: bedroom set; vanity set; drop leaf table/chairs/hutch; childs desk/table/chair; sm. rocker; chairs; tables; treadle sew mach.; wringer washer; mini organ; sew cabinet; trike; boy scout uniform/items; military pic.; cameras; marbles; dice; stampbook; post cards; child books; ford books; jars; milk bottles; fire king; colored/ fancy glassware/bowls; records; buttons; costume jewelry; Ingersoll mach. rkfd. books; wood pulley; fire ext.; feed sacks; sm. toys cars/trucks; farm toys, MH-44, Oliver- 77 w/ driver, JD., Case; plus misc. & more Household: Lots of kitchen cabinets/Int. doors; tables/chairs; dressers; beds; shelves; pwr. Lift chair; roll top desk/desks; tables; sew mach.; file cabinet; glass table; sm. water bed; sofa/chair set; kids bed; baskets; kitchen items; home décor; toys/games; exercise equip.; misc. & more: Lawn/Garden/Topper: 22”selfprop.mower w/bagger; lawn sweeper; garden tools; 2-homelite chain saws; buzz saw blades; sm. tent/camping items; dog cage; spiral splitter; chain/binder; odds-n-ends; Leer 6 1/2ft. Ford truck topper 2010(maroon); ATV’s: 2004 Yama. Blaster 250; 1989 Suzuki 230ls; 1989 Polaris Trailboss 250; 1987 Polaris Trailboss 325: Tools/Misc.: Lots of name brand hand tools, snap on/craftsman/sk.; power tools, band/ scroll saws, drill press, grinder, batt. drills; sm. wire feed welder; tool boxes; casters; chain hoist; vise; misc. and more. Terms/Cond.: Cash/Check I.D. Required, 10% Buyers Premium, Everything Sold AS IS.
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Items belonging to the Merle McCaffrey, Doris Stutzke Est, Jeannette Joiner Est, Jim Valenti, Jim Jarvis, Cuzad & others. Viewing will be Saturday, July 26 between 9 am & 12:00 noon. Shed is FULL! Second ring (furniture, etc) will start at 6:00 pm. Household - Mower - Tools - Miscellaneous Hotpoint Elec stove; Estate flat top stove; Amana upright freezer; Whirlpool dishwasher, mtd microwave, gas stove top; kitchenware; Corning Ware; numerous tables, chairs, hutches; tea cart; sofas & chairs; coffee & end tables; rocker; lamps; pictures; desks & chairs; credenza; files; bookshelves; Grandfather clock; Entertainment center; curio cabinet; vacuums; exercise equip; wheel chair; beds, dressers, chests, night stands; linens; lots of jewelry; holiday decorations; boom boxes; dress form; folding chairs & card tables; power scrubbers; golf clubs; sled; lawn chairs; picnic table; porch posts & gingerbread; milk can; air compressor; 3T floor jack; step ladders; Reddy heater; Craftsman stacking tool box; Simplicity snow blower; lawn sweeper; wheelbarrow; 20” push mower; lawn & garden tools; drop cords; various hardware; assorted tools; qualcraft brackets; plus much more. Collectibles Lg showcase; barrel back chair; misc chairs incl cane bottom; piano stool; numerous wicker pieces; walnut chest & lamp table; commode; drop front desk; Formica top tables; marble top table; piece of marble approx 3’x4’; buffet; New Home sewing machine in case (rough); Ironrite mangle; Borden’s cardboard box; wood egg case; Peters 2qt milk bottle; pictures & frames; US shovel collapsible; insulators; records; spats; doll furniture; Lincoln Logs; kerosene lamp; Chauffeurs Badge; 1928 PCHS Cycle; few old jars; Victoria spice set Czechoslovakia (11 pieces); crock bowls; vases; silver flatware; figurines; lg silver punch bowl; Holmes & Edwards inlaid silver plate in case; ruby banded dishes; blue hobnail pieces; various stemware; cups & saucers; various china Aladdin, Larkspur & others; plus much more. Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Clerks: Public Auction Service Lenny Bryson (IL#440000158) 815-946-4120 Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#440000185) Mark Ebert (IL#440000341) 815-946-2809 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 Terms - Cash, good check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards. All items must be settled for day of sale. Number system will be used, have proper ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold.
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