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About the company Go to ips-solar.com for more information about IPS Solar, the company that plans to build a solar farm at Whiteside County’s Prairie Hill landfill site in Morrison. Prairie Hill landfill at 18762 Lincoln Road. The lease is for the landfill site and 20 additional acres of land across U.S. Route 30, behind the Whiteside County Highway Department. The county was able to negotiate a better deal in the final lease agreement. “The original proposal called for the county to get $1,000 per acre, but in the final land lease, they agreed to pay $1,200 per acre,” said Gary Camarano, Whiteside County economic development director. The lease is for 25 years and gives IPS the option for two additional

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25 percent of ComEd and Ameren’s power come from wind or solar by 2025. The board was upbeat about finding a way to repurpose property that isn’t well suited for other productive use. “A solar farm requires a lot of area, and a closed landfill makes an excellent site for one,” County Board Chairman Jim Duffy said. “The board is excited about creating long-term value for the landfill and supplying clean energy to the area’s residents and businesses.” Camarano called the revitalization of the site “poetic.” “A landfill is a highly visible reminder of the human impact on the environment, and now we are transforming our trash piles into renewable energy,” he said. The company is eager to get construction started as soon as possible. Now that the lease is in place, the solar farm could be operating within a year.

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FULTON – Charles H. Vos, 94, of Fulton, formerly of Albany, died Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Harbor Crest Nursing Home in Fulton. He was born Sept. 15, 1923, in Galesburg, North Dakota, to Henry and Emma Vos. He married Lois Harvey on March 28, 1952, in Albany. She preceded him in death on March 25, 2016. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. Charles farmed for many years, retiring in January 1986. He was a member of Albany United Methodist Church and the Whiteside County Farm Bureau. Charles had the honor of participating in the Honor Flight. Survivors include his daughters, Karen (Francis) Frederick of Rock Falls, Marilyn (Gary) White of Bettendorf, Iowa, LuAnn Vos of Morrison, and Nancy (Tom) Hook of Morrison; his sons, Raymond (Lisa) Vos of Chadwick and Randall (Deb) Vos of Sterling; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Margaret Johnson; and a brother, Richard Vos. He also was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Judith Vos; his brothers, Martin, Emery, Harold, and William Vos; a sister, Evelyn; and two sisters in infancy. The funeral was Friday McDonald Funeral Home in Fulton. Burial was at

• NARDINI Continued from Page 3 escaped the Chinese government crackdown on democracy protesters from May 7 to June 4, 1984. He later wrote “My Taiwan, Seoul, and Guadalajara (Mexico) Memoirs,” about his travels in the 1990s to other parts of Asia and his work as a reporter in Mexico. In 1994, Nardini began reporting for the Lawndale News, a bilingual

Lusk Cemetery in Albany. A memorial has been established in his memory to the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities or the Albany Fire Department. Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

DAVE E. HOGE THOMSON – Dave E. Hoge, 74, of Thomson, died Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling. Law-Jones Funeral Homes handled arrangements.

DAKOTA WOLBER MURRIETA, Calif. – Dakota Wolber, 25, of Murrieta, died Friday, May 11, 2018, at his home. Law-Jones Funeral Home in Thomson handled arrangements.

HARRIET B. VERNON MOUNT CARROLL – Harriet B. Vernon, 91, of Mount Carroll, died Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at Good Samaritan Society – Mount Carroll. Law-Jones Funeral Homes handled arrangements.

SANDRA M. ANDERSEN MOUNT CARROLL – Sandra M. Andersen, 76, of Mount Carroll, died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017. Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll handled arrangements. newspaper in Bensenville. The last third of “My Italian American Family” deals with Nardini’s struggles and successes in his reporting in the Chicago suburbs, until health issues forced him to retire in 2014. Nardini said his wife is able to work, and his health is fair. The couple eventually moved to Chadwick, where they now live. Go to xlibris.com and amazonbooks.com for more information on Nardini’s works and to purchase them.

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• HALO Continued from Page 3 “We look forward to leveraging their growth and business-building expertise as we continue to expand and enhance operations.” The new owners said Halo’s position in its industry presented an exceptional investment opportunity. “In Halo, we saw the opportunity to acquire an industry leading platform that’s supported by best-in-class leadership and sales teams,” said Shamik Patel, princi-

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Divided board says no to proposed UTV trail Rejects calls for more funds for sheriff, and to try trail for 1 year

“I’ve spoken with six townships, and my impression is all of them are interested in the establishment of this trail. They would love to have it.” Kevin Vandendooren

Carroll County highway engineer

BY TONY CARTON For Prairie Advocate MOUNT CARROLL – A proposed UTV trail for Carroll County is off the table for now after the County Board voted 6-3 to not pursue the matter further during its meeting May 18. The meeting began with Chairman Kevin Reibel saying he was on the fence regarding the controversial plan. “We do have a proposal, and I know we have some in favor and some against on the board, so it is likely to be a very close vote,” said Reibel. “However, I think we need to go ahead and take that vote and decide whether we want to proceed with the trail proposal or not.” Board member Joe Payette made the motion to send the proposal back to the townships, asking each

township engineer which roads they would deem acceptable for trail use. “When the trail was initially proposed, it was primarily along county roads,” Payette said. “I understand that some townships do not want to be involved with the trail and some do, but I think it should begin right there at the grassroots which is with the townships. When it comes back to the board, we will have plenty of opportunity to say yea or nay. Let them initiate it and show their interest in it.” County Highway Engineer Kevin Vandendooren sought to clarify whether the board has the authority to designate township roads for trail use. “Designating the use of township

roads for off-road vehicle use is not the responsibility of the board, it is the responsibility of the Road District Commissioner,” Vandendooren said. “I’ve spoken with six townships, and my impression is all of them are interested in the establishment of this trail. They would love to have it.” He said what they want from the County Board are rules and regulations governing the trail. “They want the County Board to take the lead establishing the rules, so that everybody has the same rules,” Vandendooren said. “If you do it individually by township, everybody could have a different set of rules.” Sheriff Jeff Doran stood by his earlier observation, saying he does

not have the manpower to enforce rules or laws on a trail. Payette’s motion was defeated 6-3. At that point, board member Paul Hartman made the motion not to proceed with the trail, but during the discussion following the motion, it was suggested that the board provide the funding necessary for the sheriff’s department to police the trail. The sheriff replied he would need at least two new officers and a dispatcher, and even then might not be able to control the trail. “I think the most important thing about this is the people that live along the proposed trail,” the sheriff said. “They bought a house out in the country along a country road so they could be left alone. I think we should respect that.” Vandendooren suggested naysayers contact officials in Jackson County, Iowa, and Lafayette County, Wisconsin, where trails have operated successfully for years, or talk to the DNR to see what kinds of calls come in.

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Performers from across Carroll and Whiteside counties will take part in the Morrison Musical Theater Association’s “1940s Radio Hour” May 31 and June 1 and 2. Pictured are (from left) Joplin James, Bonnie Phend, Carol Janvrin, Brad Field, Kim Meyers, John Miller, and Olivia Vanderbleek. Photo submitted by Kathy Janicek. Performances are in the auditorium at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Ave. Performers from Morrison, Fulton, Prophetstown, Mount Carroll, and Sterling will portray the lives of stars and employees at a small 5,000-watt radio station in the 1940s. Featured music includes “Blue Moon,” “The Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “Black Magic,” and “I’ll e Seeing You. Ads, jingles, and comedy also will be part of the show. Tickets are $12 in advance at Fitzgerald’s Pharmacy, 124 E. Main St., or $14 at the door.

• TRAIL Continued from Page 10 A study of the Lafayette County UTV trail user and economic development impact is available at http:// bit.ly/2KHcmZx Payette said the points are valid unless proven otherwise, and following the meeting, a resident along the proposed trail said persons had come to her home with a petition, but had offered no facts in support of the negative claims. “She knocked on our door with a petition saying there would be noise, dust, litter, and the likelihood of drunken irresponsible behavior, but she failed to share any factual materials that proved her claims or to talk about the financial benefits to the county,” said the potential trail-side resident who asked not to be identified. “There is always the possibility of problems, especially with an

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increased number of people using the roads. But these problems haven’t come to fruition yet in the neighboring states that have these trails,” Payette said. “I think the positives outweigh the negatives here, and I would be supportive of trying the trail for a year. I don’t think these routes will become UTV or ATV interstates all of a sudden just because we open a trail. I would like to see a year to try it and then sculpt and mold what needs to be fixed after that.” Board member Ron Preston asked that the board and the residents get past their “fear of the unknown.” “Everybody I’ve talked to says let’s give it a try for 1 year,” Preston said. “Kevin [Vandendooren] has most of the fears covered, and I’m in favor of the 1-year trial.” The board then voted and decided not to proceed with a trail by a 6-3 margin. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. June 7 in the Carroll County Courthouse.

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THURSDAY Birding night at wildlife refuge SAVANNA – Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will offer an evening birding field trip from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Lost Mound Unit of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, 7093 River Road, Thomson. Attendees can leave at 5:30 p.m. from the Staples parking lot, 1722-1724 S. West Ave., in Freeport, or meet at 6:30 p.m. at the fish and wildlife office building at Lost Mound. Call Mary Blackmore at 815-938-3204 to confirm attendance. Visit nwilaudubon.org for information on any of the programs.

SATURDAY Free open house at Timber Lake Playhouse MOUNT CARROLL – Timber Lake Playhouse will have a free open house from 10 a.m. to noon at the playhouse grounds, 8215 Black Oak Road. TLP board members and staff will lead tours of the theater, shops, rehearsal space, barn, backstage area and a newly-acquired coach house. Demonstrations of scenery and costume construction will be given, nature trails will be open for walks, and attendees can see how the playhouse staff live. A rehearsal of “Beauty and the Beast” will take place, and a free hot dog lunch will be at noon in the dining room. Go to timberlakeplayhouse.org or call the box office from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at 815-244-2035 for more information.

SUNDAY Pearl City Lutheran church plans events, services PEARL CITY – St. John Lutheran Church’s parishioners will meet for worship at 9 a.m. at the church, 229 S. First St. Memorials purchased during the last year will be dedicated. No youth groups will meet due to the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Registration is open for Mega Sports TEAM Spirit vacation Bible school, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 4 through 8,

and a program at 6 p.m. June 9. Go to stjohnspearlcity.org/VBS to sign up. Email prshadmin@gmail.com or call 815-443-2215 in the mornings for more information.

Church service in Savanna set to honor veterans SAVANNA – A Memorial Sunday worship service to honor all Americans who died while in military service will be at 10:15 a.m. at Savanna First United Methodist Church, 2100 Chicago Ave. Members of the local American Legion posts and VFWs will present the colors, lead the Pledge of Allegiance and the national anthem, place memorial symbols at the foot of the cross, and present a folded flag. Brennon Cavanagh will provide music for the prelude, and Vivian Eaton will play a musical tribute to veterans. At the service’s end, taps will be played. All veterans and their families will be the guests of honor at a luncheon after the service. Call 815-273-2345 for more information.

MAY 30 Blood drive planned in Sterling STERLING – An American Red Cross blood drive will be from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Sterling-Rock Falls Family YMCA, 2505 YMCA Way. Stop at the YMCA front desk or call 815-535-9622 to make an appointment.

MAY 31 Free tacos in Morrison MORRISON – First Presbyterian Church of Morrison will offer a free community meal from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the church, 100 E. Lincolnway. A taco bar will be available, including sides, desserts, and drinks. The church is accessible to wheelchairs. Search for firstpresmorrison on Facebook or call 815-772-3510 for more information.

Canning courses set at Highland FREEPORT – Information on waterbath and pressure canning basics will be available through University of Illinois Extension. Educator Diane Reinhold will present sessions from 5:30 to 9 p,.m. May 31 and July 31 at the Extension office in the Community Services Building at Highland Community College, 2998 W. Pearl City Road. Each session is $5, and advance registration is required. Go to web.extension. illinois.edu/jsw or call Extension at 815235-4125 to sign up.

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Bird, plant field trip in Jo Daviess County

Hospice memorial program set in Sterling

HANOVER – Northwest Illinois Audubon Society and Northwest Illinois Prairie Enthusiasts will have a free field trip from 7 a.m. to noon at Hanley Savanna, 9417 Whitton Road. Barb Bernard, who conducted a bird survey last year at the savanna, will give a presentation. Participants will then walk and look for birds like the yellow breasted chat, lark sparrows, and other species, and plants such as the hoary puccoon, spiderwart, and prairie phlox. Email Laura at lauradufford@gmail. com or call her at 815-947-2720 for more information.

STERLING – Rock River Hospice and Home’s annual memorial service for those who died during the past year will be at 3 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, 2200 16th Ave. Anyone who has lost a loved one, regardless of hospice services, is welcome. A candlelighting service, special music, and readings will take place. Light refreshments will be provided after the service. Participants who did not use hospice, and who would like their loved one’s name included in the presentation, can call Hospice at 815-625-3858.

JUNE 2 Volunteers sought for prairie cleanup days in Freeport FREEPORT – Northwest Illinois Audubon Society needs volunteers for stewardship days in June to help maintain area preserves. The group will cut brush, girdle saplings, and remove sweet clover, burdock, and wild parsnip from: • 8 to 10 a.m. June 2 at Silver Creek Biodiversity Preserve, about 2 miles south of Leaf River at the intersection of Leaf River Road and West Grove roads. Parking is off of Leaf River Road, which is South Main Street in Leaf River. • 7 to 9 a.m. June 4, 6, 18, and 27, and 8 to 10 a.m. June 8, 12, 14, and 25 at Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve. The site is about 3 miles southwest of Forreston in the southwest corner of West Grove and Freeport roads. Parking is off of West Grove Road. • 8 to 10 a.m. June 20 at Freeport Prairie, just south of Meadows Drive and Walnut Road on Freeport’s south side. Parking is off of Walnut Road. All days include work instructions and a scheduled break with water and snacks. Tools and gloves are provided. Work will include removal of invasive plants, brush cutting, and trail maintenance. Volunteers must wear long pants, long sleeves, socks long enough to tuck pant legs into for tick avoidance, a hat, and appropriate footwear for walking through tall plants that may be wet. Carpooling is available from the Staples parking lot, 1722-1724 S. West Ave., Freeport. For more information or if weather is questionable, email Nancy at rnocken@ gmail.com or Mary Blackmore at 815938-3204.

JUNE 4 Summer science workshops start STERLING – University of Illinois Extension’s Super Summer STEAM program will be from June 4 to July 16. Themes include Super Science, Terrific Technology, Exciting Engineering, Amazing Art, Awesome Agriculture, and Magnificent Math. Sessions will be at the following times and locations: • 4:30 to 6 p.m. Mondays at the Whiteside County Extension Office, 12923 Lawrence Road, Sterling. • 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at York Township Public Library, 1005 W. Main St., Thomson, and 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Mount Carroll Township Public Library, 208 N. Main St., Mount Carroll. • 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays at Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. • 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Prophestotwn Park District, 209 W. Third St. The 6-week program costs $10 per participant. Email Karla Belzer at kbelzer@illinois. edu or call her at 815-632-3611, or go to web.extension.illinois.edu/clw to register or for more information.

JUNE 5 Youth mental health program scheduled in Polo

POLO – A youth mental health first aid workshop will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 702 E. Dixon St. The program is for adults who work with youth between 12 to 25 years. Information will be provided on what might be seen in youth struggling with mental health challenges, what to do, and a five-step action plan to support youth. Attendees must provide their own lunch. Go to go.illinois.edu/youthmentalhealth to register or for more information.

MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS

• Lanark: A free breakfast for veterans and their spouses will be served at 7 a.m. at Eastland Junior-Senior High School, 500 S. School Drive. A service starts at 10 a.m. at the veterans memorial in Lanark Cemetery, state Route 64 and Southeast Lanark Avenue, or at the high school if it rains. Maj. Frederick A. Hauser, commanding surgeon from the Rock Island Arsenal will speak, the Eastland High School band will perform, a color guard will present the colors, and there will be a rifle salute and taps. • Morrison: A parade starts at 10:30 a.m. on Main Street between Madison and Bartlett streets, and ends at Grove Hill Cemetery, where the Rev. Rich Davis will give the invocation. Chief Petty Officer Lori Matlak with the Coast Guard will be the speaker. Afterward, veterans, their families and the public are invited to the Morrison American Legion Hall, 611 N. Genessee St.

• Mount Carroll: Activities start at 10 a.m. at West Carroll Middle School, 633 S. East St. A speaker from the Rock Island Arsenal will address attendees. Participants then will travel to the Carroll County Courthouse, 301 N. Main St., for a ceremony at the Civil War Monument to honor those who died in the Civil War. Wreaths will be placed, the colors presented, and taps played. After the Civil War honors, a ceremony will take place on the Route 78 bridge to drop a wreath into the Waukarusha River for those who died at sea. A 21-gun salute will be performed, and taps played. Servicemen then will return to the courthouse yard, get on a trailer, and go to Oak Hill Cemetery. They will march to the center of the cemetery, have a 21-gun salute, and play taps. • Savanna: A program will be from 10;30 to 11:30 a.m. at West Carroll Primary School, 2215 Wacker Road. VFW Post 2223 Commander Mike Raleigh will give the welcome, and Joey Garcea, pastor of First United Methodist Church in Savanna, will give the invocation. The Men of Calvary will sing the national anthem. After the Pledge of Allegiance, Korean War Veteran Curtis Pilgrim will give the address. Raleigh and American Legion Post 148 Commander Paul Mayer will place a wreath, and Mayer will read a roll call of veterans lost during the last year. The Men of Calvary will sing again, before the VFW and Legion members perform

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Jam, jelly discussion planned

Brain health programs offered

FREEPORT – Stephenson County Extension will have a jams and jellies workshop from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at Pretzel City Kitchens, inside the Wagner House, 1 E. Spring St. Extension nutrition and wellness educator Diane Reinhold will present “Yes! You CAN: Preserving Practice – Jams and Jellies.” Participants will start in the classroom and receive information on various kinds of sweet spreads and other details. They then will go to the kitchen to make their own jar of jam, which they can take home. The cost is $25, and registration is due by June 1. Go to web.extension.illinois.edu/ jsw or call Extension at 815-235-4125.

MOUNT CARROLL – Karla Belzer, Extension educator, will present a free Wits Fitness program from 10:30 a.m. to noon at York Township Public Library, 1005 W. Main St., Thomson; and from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Mount Carroll Public Library, 208 N. Main St. Participants can perform interactive activities to maintain and enhance cognitive function and memory.Go to go.illinois.edu/witsfitness to register.

JUNE 9 Luminaria available to fight cancer MOUNT CARROLL – Luminaria are available for a June 9 ceremony at the Carroll-JoDaviess County Cancer Relay

a rifle salute outside the school. After the playing of taps, the Men of Calvary will sing “God Bless America.” • Shannon: A service will start at 9:30 a.m. in the gymnasium at Eastland Elementary School, 601 S. Chestnut St, with a video tribute to Shannon veterans. At 10 a.m., Boyle-Hoy American Legion Post 379 Legionnaires and Auxiliary members will lead a processional into the gymnasium. “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” will be performed, and local Boy and Girl Scouts will post the colors and lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Tim Lehman, pastor of Shannon Baptist Church, will lead the invocation. Jeri Taggs, Auxiliary member, will place a wreath. Guest speaker Michael Jones, pastor of Shannon Bethel United Methodist Church, will talk on “The Sacrifices of Veterans.” Shannon Baptist Church’s orchestra will perform “The Old Rugged Cross.” A 21-gun salute will be presented, and taps will be played. • Thomson: The Donald Ashpole Post of the American Legion will have flag ceremonies at 9 and 9:15 a.m. at Lower York Cemetery, and at 9:30 a.m. at Upper York Cemetery in Argo Fay. At 11:30 a.m. a ceremony will take place at the veterans’ memorial on the south side of Thomson. Kris Yingling, a teacher at West Carroll Primary School in Savanna who raised funds for and chaperoned the Honor Flight, will be the speaker.

for Life to honor cancer survivors, patients, and those lost to the disease. This year’s relay will be from 5 to 10 p.m. inside Mount Carroll Church of God, 816 S. Clay St. During the ceremony, hundreds of luminaria will light the sanctuary. Luminaria cost $10 each; call Bev Lundquist at 815-244-9684 for forms or more information.

Bring family for bird watching FREEPORT – Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will have a bird watching day for novice bird watchers and families from 9 to 11 a.m. at Oakdale Nature Preserve, 4433 Cranes Grove Road. Participants should meet at the shelter in the preserve’s Newell area, dress for the weather, and bring binoculars if

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JUNE 11 Noodle company founder to speak CHADWICK – Blackhawk Hills Regional Council’s annual meeting and spring summit will be at Livengood’s Barn, 21647 Thomson Road. Registration will be at 5:30 p.m., with the program at 6. Aaron Kennedy, a northwest Illinois native and the founder of Noodles and Company, will speak on entrepreneurship and other topics. The cost is $30 per person, which includes dinner. Reservations are due at blackhawkhills.com/rsvp by June 4. Call 815-625-3854 for more information.

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Memorial Day observances are planned on Monday across Carroll County. Programs by community include: • Chadwick and Milledgeville: Members of the Chadwick and Milledgeville American Legion posts will hold a Memorial Day program at 9:30 a.m. at Chadwick Junior High School, 15 School St. The high school choir will sing, and the band will perform. The speaker will be Army Reserve Command Sgt. Major Michael Hobis from the Rock Island Arsenal. The colors will be presented, a rifle salute will take place outside, and taps will be played.

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BASEBALL SCHEDULE TODAY 1A River Ridge Sectional semifinal, Eastland vs. Aquin, 4:30 p.m. 2A Fulton Sectional semifinal, West Carroll vs. Alleman, 4 p.m. SATURDAY 1A River Ridge Sectional championship, 11 a.m. 2A Fulton Sectional championship, 11 a.m. MONDAY 1A Benedictine University Supersectional, Lisle, River Ridge Sectional winner vs. Elgin Harvest Christian Sectional winner, noon 2A Augustana College Supersectional, Moline, Fulton Sectional winner vs. Sherrard Sectional winner, 6 p.m.

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BOYS BASKETBALL Dunlap out as Cougars head coach The Eastland Board of Education Monday declined to renew Tony Dunlap’s contract as head coach of Cougars boys basketball team. Dunlap had coached the Cougars since 1994, with a record of 473-224 and 1A fourth-places finishes at the State Tournament in 2010 and 2013. He also coached four sectional championship teams and six regional title teams. Dunlap will remain an assistant football coach for the Eastland-Pearl City Wildcatz this fall.

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Area well represented at girls state track meet BY ADAM FEINER Sauk Valley Media afeiner@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5550 CHARLESTON – Prairie Advocate area athletes from six different track & field programs combined to bring home 22 medals from the IHSA Track & Field State Finals on Saturday, including a pair of championships by two throwers and one sprinter. Fulton was ninth in the Class 1A team standings with 24 points, led by Chloe Lindeman’s championship jn the shot-put. Milledgeville-Eastland tied Lena-Winslow for 10th with 23. Stockton’s Emily Offenheiser won the 1A discus title, and Le-Win’s Carmen DeVries won the 400 dash. Fulton junior Daekota Knott took second in the 1A triple jump, leaping 37-8 1/2 on her first attempt in Saturday’s finals. She was edged by Orion’s Danielle Taets, who’s prelim distance of 38 feet held up. BV freshman Jade Aber finished 12th (34-11). “I wanted to get the 38-foot jump I did at sectionals, but it’s pretty exciting,” Knott said. “It pushes me so hard having Danielle coming back. It makes me want to work in the offseason.” Milledgeville senior Rebecca Waite had the daunting task of competing in four finals events. Waite’s top finish came in the 200 dash, as she took third with a time of 25.88. “Making the finals in four events is very tiring,” Waite said. “It’s hard on the body. Everything hurts at one point. I don’t get much of a break. I run, get my medal, go back to the tent, and run again. That’s pretty much what I did all day.” Waite took fifth in the 100 dash with a time of 12.48, and was second after the first 300 meters of the 400 before fading down the stretch and finishing sixth (59.57). The Illinois State recruit also teamed with Sage Walrath, Olivia Sturrup and Erykah Ames to finish seventh in the 400 relay (50.76). Sturrup took ninth in the 200 (26.74), and teamed with Walrath, Lydia Coatney and Alyvia Woodard to finish seventh in the 800 relay (1:47.02). Woodard also finished 10th in the long jump (16-9 3/4). Newman freshman Karlie Hey medaled in both the 1A 1,600- and 3,200-meter runs, placing fourth in the mile (11:37.12) and ninth in the 2-mile (11:38.98).

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Milledgeville’s Lydia Coatney carries the baton during the 800-meter relay Saturday at O’Brien Field in Charleston. Coatney and teammates Olivia Sturrup, Sage Walrath and Alyvia Woodard finished seventh in the relay in 1 minute, 47.02 seconds.

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Milledgeville’s Rebecca Waite leaves the the Erie Class 1A Sectional on Friday. The Mustangs took first in an easy victory. Brackeblocks at the start of the 400-meter dash meyer is headed to state as a part of that relay and the Mustangs’ 1,600 relay, as well Saturday at O’Brien Field in Charleston. as in the 800 meters. “For the 3,200, I kept the pace, and that was a tough one with how hot it was,” Hey said. “I know I could’ve done a little better in the 1,600, but I thought I did pretty good for a freshman.” Sterling junior Samantha Hibbard finished fourth for the second year in a row in the 100 high hurdles,

clocking a time of 14.72 seconds, .01 of a second behind Dunlap’s Brittany Rainey and .02 of a second behind Monticello’s Emelia Ness. Chicago Brooks’ Imani Carothers won her fourth straight title with a time of 14.19. “I came in wanting to place at least fourth,” Hibbard said. “It’s a

little disappointing I didn’t do a little better, but I was close and broke my school record again. I’m pretty happy with that.” Sterling senior Erin Long finished 11th in the 2A long jump, using her prelim mark of 16-10 3/4.

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BOYS TRACK & FIELD Eight local relays, 18 individuals to compete at state Boys track & field sectional meets took place May 17-18. The following local athletes qualified out of the sectional and will compete in these events Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the IHSA State Meet on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston: • 100-meter dash: Easton Bianchi, Newman; Nyrel Sullivan, Sterling; Rahveon Valentine, Lena-Winslow • 200 dash: Easton Bianchi, Newman; Ty Chrisman, LenaWinslow; Nyrel Sullivan, Sterling; Rahveon Valentine, LenaWinslow • 400 dash: Keegan Anderson and Nathan Mickley, Morrison • 800 run: Koby Brackemeyer, Morrison • 1,600 run: Spencer Mauch and Shay Hafner, Newman • 3,200 run: Jake Gebhardt, Sterling; Shay Hafner, Newman • 110 hurdles: Brentin Erickson, Newman • 300 hurdles: Jayden Kempel, Pearl City • 400-meter relay: Lena-Winslow, Morrison, Sterling • 800 relay: Lena-Winslow, Newman • 1,600 relay: Morrison • 3,200 relay: Morrison, Pearl City • Long jump: Bobby Brown, Lena-Winslow; Nyrel Sullivan, Sterling • Triple jump: Karter Decker, Newman; Dayne Holsinger, Fulton • High jump: Seth Palmer, Pearl City • Shot put: Isaiah Bruce, Lena-Winslow; Kerry Reynolds, Sterling; Class 1A preliminaries will be Thursday. Sterling – the lone local 2A school – will compete Friday in preliminaries. Final events are Saturday.

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Girls track: Throwing everything they’ve got Lindeman, Offenheiser win 1A throwing events, Le-Win’s DeVries wins 400 BY ADAM FEINER Sauk Valley Media afeiner@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5550

CHARLESTON – In order to capture the Class 1A shot put title Saturday at the IHSA Track & Field State Finals, Fulton junior Chloe Lindeman took the advice echoed by her coach, and famously, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. R-E-L-A-X. “Something I’ve always struggled with is relaxing,” Lindeman said. “I’m usually very tense, very on-guard. I’ve been waiting for this for years. If I just relaxed, it would go far. I’ve really been able to get better at that.” Lindeman finished second in the discus the last 2 years, tossing 43-3 1/2 as a freshman and 43-1 1/2 a season ago.

“Her first 2 years coming down here, she was a bundle of nerves. Everything frustrated her so much,” Fulton coach Tim Wessels said of Lindeman. “But what’s been amazing this year is that she was so relaxed. She could shrug off bad throws, and tell herself that she could do better. She got to that point where she was no longer fighting herself.” Lindeman broke through with a top toss of 47-3 3/4 on Saturday, with a special flair for the dramatic being that the distance came on her final throw. She came into the final day of competition with a comfortable lead of nearly 3 feet after throwing 45-10 1/4 in the prelims. “The harder she tries, she doesn’t throw as well,” Wessels said.

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BY PRARIE ADVOCATE STAFF Eastland stayed alert on the base paths and took advantage of a multitude of Newman mistakes to cruise to a 10-1 win in the championship game of the 1A Morrison Regional at Morrison Sports Complex. The Cougars recorded just five hits, and had four more batted balls hit hard enough to force Comets’ fielding errors and move baserunners along. Newman, meanwhile, saw its pitchers struggle with control: 12 walks, two hit batsmen, five wild pitches, and a balk didn’t make the game easy. Four of the walks were intentional, including one in the fifth inning given to Ethan Christians – that loaded the bases for Dawson DeMichele, who cleared the bags with a double to right field to push the Cougars’ lead to 10-1. Elsewhere in the fifth, Kaden Henze had an RBI single, and another Cougars run came in on a fielder’s choice – putting what was a 5-1 game out of reach. Newman’s lone run came on a steal of home from Luke Olson in the second inning. Christians and DeMichele retired the side on five occasions. Christians earned the win, striking out nine and allowing three hits before he was pulled after 75 pitches. DeMichele retired all seven batters he faced.

1A MILLEDGEVILLE REGIONAL Milledgeville 7, Durand 1: Getting out of early jams gave the Missiles the momentum they needed later at the plate in a 1A Milledgeville Regional title tilt against the Bulldogs. Alexis Janssen tied the score at 1 with a two-out RBI double to drive in Natalie Brown in the bottom of the first, then Brown scored again in the third, this time on an error after leading off the inning with a single and then stealing second. Lindsey Brown scored another two-out run in the fourth, when Holly Smith’s hard line-drive bunt bounced off the third baseman’s glove and away for an infield single. Smith then came up big two innings later. With the Missiles clinging to a 3-1 lead, Smith – the No. 9 batter in the lineup – smacked a one-out single to right-center field to drive in Lindsey Brown and Madalyn Hicks for some huge insurance runs. Miller finished with a five-hitter, walking three and hitting a batter, and the Missiles played flawless

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Eastland starting pitcher Ethan Christians cheers as he crosses home plate during the first inning of a 1A Morrison Regional final against Newman on Saturday morning. The Cougars topped the Comets, 10-1. defense behind her. Katie Nevdal scored the Bulldogs’ lone run, and also took the loss in the circle.

2A OREGON REGIONAL Fulton 10, Winnebago 0, 6 inn: Emily Schipper provided the big blast for the Steamers in a regional title win over Fulton at Oregon Park West with a booming grand slam to center field in the second inning. The slam put Fulton up 7-0. The Steamers scored twice in the first inning on an RBI single by Rachael Huizenga and an RBI groundout by Madison Whitmore. The third run came when Huizenga walked with the bases loaded before Schipper cleared the bags with her homer. The early runs calmed down a Steamer program not accustomed to softball success, and Whitmore closed the door with a dominant performance in the circle. She allowed one hit and walked one while striking out three in six innings. Fulton scored two more runs in the third inning, and Liz Fish’s RBI

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Milledgeville starting pitcher Ciara Miller winds up during the second inning of Saturday’s 1A Milledgeville Regional final against Durand. The Missiles won, 7-1. single in the sixth finished the game.

1A LENA-WINSLOW REGIONAL Lena-Winslow 6, Eastland 4: The Pan-

thers scored six runs in the first inning and held on for a regional championship.

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• THROWING Continued from Page 16 “In warm-ups [for the finals], she was throwing 48 feet. So I told her that her body knows that. Just go out and throw.” Lindeman proved she could throw 48 feet in a meet early in the season, tossing 48-2 1/2 at the Illinois Indoor Top Times Meet. Her standout performance put the rest of the state on notice, and gave her something to strive for the rest of the season. “It feels like a lot of pressure knowing I can hit 48, 49, or even all the way to 50,” Lindeman said. “I push myself to meet those numbers. On that last throw, I listened to my coach for once. He told me to treat it like a practice throw.” As she gazed through her sunglasses at the top of the podium Saturday, Lindeman couldn’t help but smile after accomplishing her season-long goal. Happy thoughts filled the six-time state medalist’s head, as well as a vision of what she hopes her senior season will hold. “I know I have to defend it next year. I’ve already thought about it,” Lindeman said. “Next year, I’m going to be stubborn and hit 50 feet. I will get it, and hopefully win another state title.” Fulton finished in ninth place with 24 points. DeVries wins 400: Lena-Winslow

senior Carmen DeVries qualified in three individual events, and finished in the top four in each one of them – which included a state championship in the 400 dash. DeVries cruised to state gold in the 400 with a personal best time of 57.04 seconds, with her next-closest competition more than 1 second behind her. Althoff freshman Neriah Parks (58.50) was runner-up. In prelims, DeVries had the second-best time (57.95), behind Milledgeville’s Rebecca Waite (59.75). DeVries placed third in the triple jump (37-4 1/4), and fourth in the long jump (17-9 1/2). She accounted for all 23 of the Panthers’ team points, good enough for 10th place in 1A. Offenheiser wins discus: After Thursday’s preliminary round, it was clear the Stockton senior Emily Offenheiser was the one to beat in the discus, throwing more than 8 feet better than anyone else. Offenheiser extended her lead to more than 13 feet Saturday, cruising to gold in the event with a hurl of 151-8; Teutopolis sophomore Claire Bushur was runner-up (138-5). In the shot put, Offenheiser finished runner-up to Lindeman with a heave of 44-10 1/2, besting her prelim throw by more than 2 1/2 feet. Offenhsier, who helped lead the Blackhawks to a third-place finish in girls basketball this winter, finished fourth last year in both throwing events.

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Fulton’s Chloe Lindeman competes in shot put during the Class 1A finals at the IHSA State Track & Field Meet on Saturday at O’Brien Field on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. Lindeman won her first state championship in the event with a put of 47 feet, 3 3/4 inches, winning the title by 2 feet, 5 1/2 inches.

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BY PAM EGGEMEIER Sauk Valley Media peggemeier@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5570 MORRISON – Census tracts in Dixon, Rock Falls and Savanna are among the 327 areas in Illinois to receive federal approval for designation as an Opportunity Zone. Illinois was one of 18 states that submitted areas for qualification as Opportunity Zones, which were established as part of a new federal tax incentive set up in last year’s tax bill. Gov. Bruce Rauner announced the state selections Friday. The zones aim to stimulate economic development by giving investors a tax break for reinvesting unrealized profits in the protected areas. The approved zones cover more than 85 percent of the state’s 102 counties. Many of the areas chosen are in disadvantaged communities with identifiable growth potential. There were 1,305 qualifying low-income census tracts in Illinois, but only 25 percent of the areas could be nominated for selection by the governor. Four of the counties selected were in the district of State Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna – Whiteside, Carroll, Henry and Rock Island. McCombie said many of the communities she represents in the 71st district face unique economic development challenges. “Being a border community with higher property taxes and higher workers’ compensation costs, we need extra tools and creativity to be competitive with our neighbors in Iowa, Wisconsin and Indiana,” McCombie said in a news release. Choices were based on need and potential, an attempt to represent the entire state, and local input. The

2A OREGON REGIONAL West Carroll 5, Winnebago 1: The Thunder scored three runs in the third inning to break what had been a 1-1 tie and won the 2A Oregon Regional title. Kody Plattenberger hit a home run for West Carroll. Aiden Sullivan earned the win on the mound.

STUDENT NEWS Erie collegian joins honor society at Wheaton College WHEATON – Russell Johnson of Erie recently was inducted into the Pi Sigma Alpha political science honor society at Wheaton College. first phase of the process focused on need-based statistics such as poverty rates, unemployment rates, crimes rates and population.

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ay is National Beef Month. And when it comes to beef production, it turns out there’s a lot that farmers actually want you to know. The recommended serving size for lean red meat is just 3 to 4 ounces, which translates to a deck of cards. A 3-oz. serving of red meat provides us with half the recommended daily protein intake our body needs, and is an excellent source of Vitamin B6 and B12 (energy boost!), zinc (maintains the immune system), and iron (helps oxygenate the blood). And get this – ground beef actually has 8 times more Vitamin B12, 6 times more zinc and 2 1/2 times more iron than chicken. Ground beef is actually ranked third for foods that have the best source of iron, which puts it on the list with fortified cereals and grains. There are more than 50 different cuts of meat on a cow. The five most popular among Americans are chuck pot roast, top loin steak, top round steak, top sirloin steak, and t-bone steak. Meat comes with all kinds of labels, including USDA Prime, Choice and Select. All have to do with mouth-watering characteristics like tenderness, juiciness and flavor. Prime refers to beef that comes from young cows and has significant marbling (fat), which makes it good for grilling and broiling. Choice beef has less marbling than Prime, and works well for braising and roasting. Select beef is tender-ish, but has less marbling than either Prime or Choice, which makes it good for marinating. USDA-inspected labels on beef can be misleading (big surprise), mainly because all beef has to be inspected by the USDA before going to market. Having USDA on

• OPPORTUNITY Continued from Page 19 While several other areas in Whiteside County were not selected, the Rock Falls tract is considered a win for the entire region. In Whiteside County, we submitted several qualifying tracts in Rock Falls, Fulton and Sterling, and received one zone,” said Gary Camarano, Whiteside County economic development director. “Although the Opportunity Zone is in Rock Falls, a job created there could be had by anyone in our region.” The Savanna Opportunity Zone includes about 80 percent of the

FARM BUREAU AT A GLANCE Chastity Welch it basically doesn’t mean anything special. The term grass-fed beef is also questionable, because at some point, all cows are fed grass and roam around in pastures where inevitably, they eat it. The fat in your steak is actually monounsaturated, which is good for you in moderation. More than 98 percent of cattle in the U.S. are given hormones to aid their growth and strength. That being said, you would have to eat 2,900 pounds of implanted steer to equal the amount of hormones in birth control pills. Think of it this way: Beef from a steer treated with estrogen contains 1.9 nanongrams – a billionth of a gram – of hormones while the average girl has 54,000 nanograms of estrogen naturally occurring in her system before puberty. A dedicated cattle nutritionist (yep, you can specialize) creates a very specific feed recipe for cows to keep their meat optimal. Farmers and veterinarians are working to reduce antibiotic use in cattle by focusing on good nutrition and the use of vaccines in comprehensive preconditioning programs – before they get big enough for us to eat. Nutrition wise, there is really no difference between organic beef and non-organic beef because antibiotics pass through cattle before they’re allowed to be sold for meat. So what’s for dinner? How about some beef!

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Fertilizer prices remain stable Lower prices, reduced usage has helped farmers cut costs to offset lower commodity prices FARMWEEKNOW.COM One bit of relief in recent years of low commodity prices has come from the inputs side of the equation. In particular, fertilizer prices have held at about the same levels as they did a year ago. “It’s a strong market,” said Jean Payne, presi-

dent of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association. “You’ve got a lot of people, especially throughout the eastern Corn Belt, all wanting to get everything done at the same time.” Additional nearby suppliers have been able to meet that spike in demand. “The new nitrogen plant in Weaver, Iowa, has brought more supply on,” Payne told the RFD Radio Network. “We have expanded supply at East Dubuque Nitrogen Fertilizer, which is our only nitrogen plant in Illinois. They’re running at capacity.” Even if commodity prices aren’t where farmers

would like them to be, prices for some nutrients are cheaper than they used to be, Payne said. “People remember we had $800/ton ammonia for lots of years, and it’s about half of that now.” Adjustments can be made, if needed, when side-dressing, which is another advantage of split applications. Using the right rate at the right time also helps keep costs in check. “We’ve proven the last four years we don’t need those extra units of nitrogen,” Payne said. “Use the nitrogen rate calculator for your soils. It pays off, and you don’t need to spend the extra money on it.”

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Mental health training available POLO – An 8-hour Youth Mental First Aid training course will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 5 at Faith United Methodist Church, 702 E. Dixon St. Go to go.illinois.edu/youthmentalhealth to register.

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Stiudents go through Master Naturalists training STERLING – Those who completed Master Naturalists internship training April 26 are Deana Davis of West Brooklyn, Dean Huisingh of Fulton, Bets Jahn of Lee Center, Doug Jergensen of Thomson, Juliene McCormick of Savanna, Steve Temple of Rock Falls and Tammy Trost and Ryan Latvaitis, both of Dixon. The training includes study of ecosystem management, wetlands and aquatic life systems, geology of Illinois, botany, weather and climate, Illinois natural divisions, herpetology, archeology and understanding the natural world. For more information on the Master Natrualist program, visit web.extension. illinois.edu/clw, or call the Whiteside County Extension office at 815-632-3611.

Speech, hippology results CHAMPAIGN – Carroll and Whiteside County 4-H regional winners participat-

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Children can grow food STERLING – Plant U, a food growing class, will be offered from 6 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday from June 4 to July 23 at the Whiteside County Extension office, 12923 Lawrence Road.

Brain health programs offered MOUNT CARROLL – Karla Belzer, Extension educator, will present a free Wits Fitness program from 10:30 to noon June 7 at York Township Public Library, 1005 W. Main St., Thomson; and from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Mount Carroll Public Library, 208 N. Main St. Participants can perform interactive activities to maintain and enhance cognitive function and memory. Go to go.illinois.edu/witsfitness to register.

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FREEPORT – Scholarship recipients through the Jo Davies County Extension and 4-H Foundation recently were announced. Winners of the Ralph and Katherine Norris Scholarships, for $2,500 each, annd the Floyd and Alice Bale scholarships, for $2,000 each, are Kailyn Martin of Warren, Brian Holland of Apple River, Jordan McLane and Elizabeth and Hannah Brudi, all of Stockton, Kaitlyn Kuhn of Galena, and Rhett Geisz and Elizabeth and Stephanie Nadig, all of Stockton. The Norrises started the scholarships in 1986, and the Bales in 1988, for Jo Daviess County residents pursuing 2- or 4-year degrees in agriculture or related fields as full-time students. Other scholarships and their recipients are: • Jo Daviess County Dairy Herd Improvement Association: Hannah Brudi, Holland, and Martin, • Jo Daviess County Home and Community Education Association, for $250 each: Kaitlin Enright and Bryce Platt, both of Stockton. • Dakgarb Family Scholarship, for

$2,000: Devin Koester of Elizabeth.

Sign-up open for June farm walk STOCKTON – University of Illinois Extension will have a pasture walk from 9 to 11:30 a.m. June 9 at Greg and Janis Thoren’s farm, 5650 S. Ridge Road. Information will be provided on farming, grazing, and related issues. Planned presenters include: • Travis Meteer, U of I commercial agriculture educator, who will discuss overgrazing, the slow start to the grazing season, and how this affects nutrition and other factors for cattle. • Phillip Alberti, ag educator, discussing soil sampling and conditions and how they can affect land use. • Jay Solomon, Extension energy and environmental stewardship educator, discussing grazing systems and management. The cost is $5. Go to web.extension. illinois.edu.jsw or call 815-858-2273 for more information. A two-part classroom-style series to discuss pasture walk topics will take place June 19 and 26, with more information at a later date. – Prairie Advocate staff reports

JOIN THE CARROLL COUNTY FARM BUREAU AND BE APART OF SOMETHING GREAT! CONTACT US AS 815.244.3001 OR EMAIL CARROLLCFB@GMAIL.COM SM-ST1536001

CARROLL COUNTY LOCKER • Custom Slaughter & Processing Retail Meats • Locally Raised Beef & Hogs

Post Season Planter Inspection Special Expires July 15th

Planters & Corn Meters Meters only………………………..$40/row

Row units only…………………….$20/row** Meters & Row Units………………$59/row** Parts not included in above pricing.

122 E. Carroll Street Lanark, IL 61046 (815) 493-2370

M-F 7:30am-Noon & 12:30-5pm Sat. 8am-Noon

**If Sloan’s does the repair work on your planter and your bill exceeds $100/row…

Then your Row Unit Inspection is FREE!! Payment options…

JD Financial No Payments/No Interest** Until Jan 1st, 2019 -**For repairs >$250 -**For JDF Preferred Accounts -Must sign up and have equipment available by July 1st to qualify for pricing/discounts. Meter repair and calibration—A trained Sloan technician will calibrate your meters on a computerized test stand. Meters are calibrated to a 99.7% accuracy or better! The 99.7% accuracy must be met by each meter three times consecutively before the technician will move on to the next meter!

Barb & Bob Hartman, Owners

U.S. HWY. 52 & 64, LANARK, IL 61046

800-344-8023

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Scholarship winners named in Jo Daviess County

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May beef month fires up demand Celebrate these 5 facts that show how much the beef sector means to the economy BY DAN GRANT FarmWeekNow.com Consumers looking for a reason to fire up the grill, besides the fact temperatures finally are above freezing, can celebrate Illinois Beef Month in May. The honorary month begins this week in Illinois with a proclamation from the governor and traditionally features a number of beef promotions. “It’s the time of year people want to grill steaks and burgers,” said Jill Johnson, executive vice president of the Illinois Beef Association (IBA). “They’ll see beef featured more (at retail locations). “It’s also our opportunity, as an industry, to get in front of that and explain that beef is known for great taste, it’s a food of strength with protein and 10 essential nutrients, and it’s responsibly raised.” So, what does the beef cattle industry mean to Illinois and the U.S.? Here are five facts worth celebrating. - The total inventory of cattle in the U.S. as of Jan. 1 was 94.4 million head, up 1 percent from the previous year,

with 1.15 million head in Illinois. - The cattle industry generated $66.54 billion in cash receipts in 2017 nationwide. Cash receipts for cattle and calves in Illinois totaled more than $6 billion in 2016. - The beef industry makes up 32 percent of the livestock sector labor force in Illinois, supporting 8,264 jobs. - U.S. beef exports last year increased to 2.78 billion pounds worth nearly $7.3 billion, which added about $300 to the value of each cow. - Domestically, USDA projects total red meat and poultry consumption this year could average a record 222.2 pounds per person. In Illinois, beef will be promoted vigorously in May through radio advertisements, Ag in the Classroom, grill-outs and local farm tours. “Our state checkoff program (added in recent years) give us the opportunity to promote beef more in local communities and network with county cattlemen’s groups that are really plugged into their local communities,” Johnson said. “It helps fund programs that reach consumers in their backyard.”

Other areas of increased beef promotions are retail outlets, including an IBA presence in 17 Hy-Vee locations in the state, and through digital media. Dieticians will be on hand at Hy-Vee stores where shoppers also can enjoy complementary beef recipe cards, meat thermometers and food samples. “You don’t see as many (beef promotional) commercials on TV as

you used to,” Johnson said. “Now they’re on YouTube and Facebook.” And why is that? “The biggest group of consumers making beef buying decisions is older millennial parents,” she noted. “And a lot of them get their information from smartphones.” Johnson noted that one successful digital ad can generate 1.5 million impressions or more.

Johnson’s Processing Plant Inc. Custom Butchering Quarters and Halves For Sale 205 IL Rt. 40 Chadwick, IL 61014 SM-ST1536207

(815)684-5183

815-625-3600 or 815-284-2222

PRESS OPERATOR Sauk Valley Media in Sterling, Illinois has a full time opening for a press operator to work the 2nd shift. The person in this position will work in the commercial printing department setting up, operating, adjusting and maintaining web and sheet fed presses, and other related equipment. Some press experience is preferred, but we will train the right person. Goss Community Press experience is a plus. Must have mechanical aptitude, be detail oriented, and be able to work in a team oriented environment. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Enjoy the Rewards of Working Among the Best: In return for your contributions to our success, Shaw Media offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and 401(k) with company match. Interested candidates please submit your resume and cover letter: By email: Recruitment@shawmedia.com Or mail it to: Sauk Valley Media Attn: Human Resources P.O. Box 498 Sterling, IL 61081 You may also apply online: www.shawmedia.com/careers Shaw Media is a Drug Free Employer. Pre-employment background check and drug screen required. This posting may not include all duties of the position. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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BATHROOM RENOVATIONS. EASY, ONE DAY updates! We specialize in safe bathing. Grab bars, no slip flooring & seated showers. Call for a free in-home consultation: 844-843-6547 CELEBRATE RECOVERY! A program based on the Bible. Weekly Meeting Every Friday from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at York Community Church, Thomson, IL. Contact: Robert Heath @ 815-2593550.

FOR SALE BY OWNER HOMES FOR SALE

MOBILE HOMES 230

209 WALNUT 210

Duplex in Lanark, 2 2BR Apts. 2 car garage, $64,000 815-493-6241

CEMETERY LOTS

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NEW TODAY 2 Cemetery Lots at Oak Knoll in Sterling. $800/ea. 815-441-0476 2 Cemetery Plots at Chapel Hill Memorial Park. $650 OBO. 815-440-2912

Moring Disposal is accepting applications for CLASS “A” AND “B” CDL DRIVERS for waste collection routes and waste transfer semi routes. Applications are also being accepted for general labor positions to help on routes and in our shops. Ideal Class “A” driving candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience. Class “B” and limited experience class “A” candidates will be considered for commercial and residential refuse collection routes. All Applicants must have a valid drivers license and good driving record as all positions require operating company vehicles. Morning disposal offers an excellent wage and benefit package including Medical, Dental, Optical and Life insurance, and 401K. Also, crew members that perform at a consistently high level are rewarded with our weekly performance incentive bonus program. Apply in person at 306 E. Main St. Forreston, Illinois, between the hours of 7:30AM & 4:30PM, Monday through Friday. Candidates can also access our application through the “contact us” section at www.moringdisposal.com. Moring disposal conducts pre-employment and random drug screening.

NEW TODAY For Sale: Mobile $8,000. Home Newly remodeled, fully insulated, new door, new kitchen floor, new blinds,. $1000 Terms: down, $219.88 per month for 3 yrs.; $141.94 for 5 yrs,; Lot rent $250. Call 815-303-2948.

APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305 DIXON Two bed Apartment in Dixon lower unit very large $445.00/mo. Available Immediately. Call 815-622-2725 SNLRentals.com.

THOMSON 1BR Efficiency apt. all utilities inc. kitchen, bathroom. $450/mo. + dep 815-631-5797

MOBILE HOMES

LANARK

FOR RENT

2 BR home stove, refrigerator, water furnished. $475 + dep. No smoking. No pets. 815-5414676

HOMES FOR RENT

310

PROPHETSTOWN

2BR, full drive in basement, close to downtown, credit check, Internet furn. $600/mo. + dep. 217-384-0333

ROCK FALLS

One and Two bedroom house in Rock Falls $535.00 and $545.00 per mo. Both are available immediately. Call 815-622-2725 SNLRentals.com.

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EMPLOYMENT

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NEW TODAY Experienced Carpenters Wanted. Must be reliable & have a driver's license. Benefits offered. Please apply to haroldrollo@ yahoo.com or mail resume to Rollo Construction PO Box 114 Walnut, IL 61376

Whiteside County Community Health Clinic is hiring two LPNS: 1 for clinic and 1 for scribing. Excellent benefits & pay. Please send your resume to Theresa Friel-Draper at 1300 W 2nd St. Rock Falls, IL by Friday, May 25th. E.O.E.

Customer Service/ Inside Sales Representative

The Telegraph is accepting resumes for a Customer Service/Inside Sales Representative in our Dixon office. This position offers full and part time hours per week. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual who can handle a fast-paced small office environment. Duties include handling circulation, subscription and delivery issues, classified and display advertising sales, phone sales and processing editorial submissions. Candidates should possess multi-tasking abilities with a strong customer service commitment. Typing and computer skills are required with good grammar and spelling, along with dependability, flexibility and a teamwork mind-set. Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and background check required. If you are interested in joining our team, send your resume to: Abbie Clark Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway P.O. Box 498 Sterling, IL 61081 E-mail: aclark@saukvalley.com

EMPLOYMENT

Sauk Valley Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pre-employment drug screen and background check is required. This posting may not include all duties of the position.

Business Employment Skills Team, Inc. (BEST, Inc.) is taking applications for a Chief Financial Officer. Individual will be responsible for the overall day-to-day operations and management for the BEST, Inc. Fiscal Unit, with primary responsibilities to fulfill BEST, Inc.'s designation as Title IB fiscal agent. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business, plus 2 years related experience. Workforce Development or other Social Service Agency/Not-forProfit Agency experience preferred. CPA preferred. For complete job posting go to http://www.bestinc.org/about2/job-post ings/http://www. best-inc.org/ about-2/jobpostings/. Send letter of application, resume and a list of at least 3 references (2 must be work related) to: Business Employment Skills Team, Inc., Attention: Human Resource Department, 815 N. Orlando Smith Avenue, Room C328, Oglesby, IL 61348. EOE

AUCTIONS

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Antiques / ColAuction lectibles May 26th 10:00AM 309 Jefferson Danforth, IL Anvil (150+lb) with Shapers, Vintage 1960's Boat Motors, Butter Churn, Advertising, Tools, Furniture, MORE! www.strebeck auctions.com

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4 Cemetery plots. At Chapel Hill in Dixon. Garden of Hyms. $500/ea. + transfer fees. 815-541-8500

Horse/Tack Estate Sale Tucker Saddles & much more! Fri., Sat. Sun. Mon. 10-2 1809 Twist Rd. Franklin Grove

CLOTHING

730

RIP -N- TEAR: Sewing RepairsBlue Jeans, Work Clothes & Zippers Replaced. In Thomson area 815-541-3178

HEALTH & FITNESS

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OXYGEN - AnyAnywhere. time. No tanks to refill. No deliveries. The All-New Inogen One G4 is only 2.8 pounds! FAA approved! FREE info kit: 844-209-8952

LAWN MOWERS

779

NEW TODAY 2017 John Deere tractor 2 bagger, used 4x, $700 815285-4612

LAWN & GARDEN

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D & G TREE SERVICE : Free Estimates. Insured. Call 815-213-1015 or 815-213-1014 D & G TREE SERVICE : Free Estimates. Insured. Call 815-213-1015 or 815-213-1014

WANT TO BUY 795 NEWSPAPERS, aluminum cans for Senior Services recycling project. Will pick up in Lanark & Milledgeville on the 2nd Sat. of month; Chadwick on the 3rd Sat. In Lake Carroll, take to the Ctr. Conference Shed. In Mt. Carroll, take to the Sr. Center from 8AM -1PM, Mon. thru Friday. 244-1800 WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE 19001979 Vintage Motorcycles Top Cash Paid Call 920-3710494

NEW TODAY 4x8 Tilt Trailer, newly constructed, $500 815-9738213 5 local men, looking for an area to Deer hunt. Willing to pay. (815)622-6239 Heat your entire domestic home, water and more with the Classic Outdoor Wood Furnace. Dual fuel models ready Northavailable. west Plumbing, Heating & Pumps (815) 684-9977.

NEW TODAY Raynor Garage Door, 18' $750, 3 yrs, old galvanized steel, bronze color 815-946-3572

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John Deere 60 gas tractor. Drives and runs good. Mew rear tires. Rollamatic front, works done by two cyclider mechanic. $3500 o.b.o 815677-3980

AUTOMOBILES 905 2000 Jaguar 4 no rust, door, sharp, sun roof, 815-878$4500 6195

NEW TODAY 2006 Hyundai Sonata, 140k mi., good cond., $2600 815-626-9638 2014 Blue Ford Escape Titanium. Exc. Cond. 54k. mi. 1 previous owner. Echo bused engine. Sunroof, fully loaded. Navigation system. $18,799 815-499-1839

TRUCKS

910

NEW TODAY 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 4-wheel drive Z71 off road pkg., tow/haul mode, reg. cab, 8 ft. box, bed mat, tonneau cover, sliding rear window, 127,000 miles, bought new, always well maintained, $4000/ OBO, H-815-2889601, C-815-8781697 Blue 1998 Dodge Dakota Sport 4x4 w/ V8 engine. 2dr. Bench seat in back. Full sz. Bed. 103,185 mi. garage kept. Nice truck, runs good. $5,000 cash. 815-4931071 in Lanark.

MOTORCYCLES 935 1991 Honda ST 1100, 53k mi., silver, good tires, new wheel bearings, new clutch slave cylinder, rebuilt brake & clutch master cylinders, $2500/obo 847778-8454 located in Dixon.

TRAILERS/RVS

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2010 30' 5th Wheel Rockwood Signature Ultra Light, $16,000 815-5903683

2010 30' 5th Wheel MOTORCYCLES 935 Rockwood Signature Ultra Light, 2 slides, exc. cond. 2005 Heritage Soft 815-590-3683 tail. 203 Cam & hydraulic Cam chain pensioners. Heated 2015 Coachman grips. Rock Box raFreedom, Express dio. Lots of extras. 257 Bunkhouse. $9,000 OBO. $19,500. Call 815-772-3252 815-440-3719

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MUST SELL REDUCED PRICE 2007 Montana Model #3295 RK 5th Wheel,All the Montana features plus extras. $14,000 815-973-4697

AUCTION Sun. May 27th, 2018 10:00 a.m. Dieken Auction Building 302 N. Center St., Warren, IL 61087

Visit www.diekenauctionservice.com_info/pictures, Partial List/Come and See. Note: We plan on selling in two rings so plan accordingly. ( building is Full ) Household: Note: Lots of nice quality furniture. Bottom freezer/fridge; side by side fridge; elec. glass top stove; built-in micro.; nat. gas stove; KitchenAid Mixer; 2 chest freezers; treadmill; lg. dining room sets (tables, chairs, hutches); loveseats; sofas; kitchen table/ chairs; sm. tables; dressers; hutch; 3 bedroom sets; desk; wood shelves; hutch; quilt rack; rockers; office chairs; plastic storage shelves; Hoover wind tunnel vacs; file cabs.; safe; port. AC; kitchen items; glassware; Foodsaver; Cuisinart; crock pots; power juicer; bedding; towels; linens; air mattress; lots of sew/craft items; yarn/material; sew mach.; boxes or misc.; lots of home décor; lots of xmas/holiday décor; & lots more. Antiques/ Collectables: Hoosier kitchen cab.; 4 stack lawyers bookcase; dining room set (drop leaf table, chairs, hutch, buffet, side buffet); glass front display; sm. tables; drop front secretary; cedar chest; sm. dresser; commode; barn board furniture; trunk; school desk; crocks; sad irons; colored jars; china/dishes/glassware; serving set; silverware/ flatware; Longaberger baskets; mantle clock; Avon/Old style/Budweiser steins; records; child books; war book; Roseville; red wing; fire king; marbles; military markers; farm/ const. toys; ornaments; bears; and more. Lawn/Garden/Tools: Troybilt & Earthquake rear tillers; white & Craftsman snow blowers; Weber Perform char. grill; Easy Mig 101/1 welder; push mowers; lg. gas grill; floor jack; jack stands; shop vacs; elect. power washer; gas fire pit; gas patio heater; garden hose/reel; patio furniture; log chains; step ladders; Stihl chainsaw 041AV; gas trimmer; metal shelves; kettle; fishing poles/tackle; Lincoln batt. grease guns; LP heater; hand tools; power tools; camp stove; oil; ext. cords; tool chest; coolers; work benches; and lots more. Terms & Cond.: Cash/Check I.D. Required for Registration Everything is sold AS IS. 10% Buyers Premium.

All announcements supersede print.

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BUSINESS HOURS:

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815-443-2030 Authorized Atlas, Hull & United Trailer Dealer!

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$19,990

DODGE RAM SLT 1500 CREW CAB

4WD, BIG HORN PKG, HEMI ONE OWNER

REMOTE START, 5.7 HEMI, TRAILER TOW PACKAGE

$17,990

TRUCKS

6.7 CUMMINS DIESEL ,REMOTE START, TOW PACKAGE, EXCELLENT CONDITION LOCAL TRADE READY, ONLY 352K

RUST FREE FROM TEXAS

$19,990

Diesel, 8Ft. Bed, Remote Start, Back Up Camera, Tow Pkg., Factory Warranty, Only 19K ......................................................................$39,990 16 CHEVY COLORADO LT CREW CAB, 4WD, Z-71 Pkg., 2.8 Lt. Duramax Diesel, Heated Seats, Remote Start, Back Up Camera, Tow Pkg., Exhaust Brake, Factory Warranty, One Owner, Only 10K, Hard To Find .......$35,990 ‘16 FORD F-150 FX-4 CREW CAB, 4WD, Chrome Pkg., Power Seat, Back Up Camera, Xtr 6.5 Ft. Bed, Tow Pkg., Factory Warranty, Local Trade Loaded ......................................................................$32,990 ‘16 CHEVY COLORADO Crew Cab 4WD, Z-71 Pkg., Heated Seats, Navigation, Remote Start, Back Up Camera, Tow Pkg., Loaded, Factory Warranty, One Owner, Only 37K ......................................$29,990 ‘13 GMC SIERRA SLE 1500 CREW CAB 4WD, AFTERMARKET WHEELS & TIRES, TOW PKG., ONLY 67K.......................................................$24,990 ‘12 FORD F-150 XLT SUPER CREW 4WD XTR 6.5 FT. BED, Power Seat, 5.0 LT. V-8, Tow PKG. Running Boards, ONLY 67K ....$22,990 ‘12 DODGE RAM SLT 1500 QUAD CAB, 4WD, Big Horn Pkg., 5.7 Hemi, Remote Start, ONLY 76K ...............................................$19,990 ‘12 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT CREW CAB, 4WD, Big Horn Pkg., 5.7 Hemi, Remote Start, Tow Pkg., One Owner ............................$17,990 ‘11 DODGE RAM SLT 3500, Mega Cab, 4WD, 6.7 Cummins Diesel, Big Horn Pkg, Remote Start, Tow Pkg., Excellent Condition, Local Trade, Only 352K ................................................................$19,990

‘08 FORD F-150 LARIAT Super Crew Moon, Leather Seats, Loaded, Local Trade, Only 79K ..................................................................$12,990 ‘08 FORD F-150 STX Super Cab 4WD 4.6 Lt. V-8, Local Trade Only 98K ...................................................................$10,990 ‘07 CHEVY SILVERADO LT HD 2500 CREW CAB, 4WD, 6.6 Duramax Diesel, Allison Trans, Fifth Wheel Hideaway Ball, Tow Pkg., Rust Free From Texas, Ready To Haul ...................................................................$19,990 ‘07 RANGER XL, Reg Cab, Short Bed, 3.0 LT. V-6, Tommy Lift ..............$3,990 ‘06 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT, 4WD, Reg Cab, Short Box, V8, Xtra Nice, One Owner, Only 93K....................................................$10,990

AWD, ONLY 43K

ONE OWNER BLUETOOTH, POWER SEAT, BACK UP CAMERA, FACTORY WARRANTY

PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT

2006

LOCAL TRADE, REMOTE START, 3800 V-6

$6,990

‘03 CHEVY AVALANCHE CREW CAB 4WD, Z-71 PKG., Moon,

‘16 FORD F-250 XLT SUPER CREW, 4WD, Fx-4 Pkg,. 6.7 Power Stroke

SM-ST1504876

DODGE RAM SLT 3500 MEGA CAB

Heated Leather Seats, Bose Radio, Tow Pkg., Xtra Nice, Rust Free, From Florida, Only 104K ..............................................$11,990 CARS ‘16 CHEVY IMPALA LT LIMITED, Remote Start, New Tires,

Factory Warranty, Local Trade, Only 41K ......................................$13,990 ‘15 FORD FUSION SE, Heated Leather Seats, Navigation, Back Up Camera, Loaded, One Owner, Factory Warranty, Only 18K ...........$17,990 ‘11 BUICK LUCERNE CXL Moon, Heated Leather Seats, Remote Start, Loaded, Only 62K, One Owner ...............................$12,990 ‘06 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT 3800 V-6, Local Trade, Remote Start Rust Free from Texas......................................................................$6,990 SUVS ‘16 DODGE JOURNEY CROSSROADS, AWD, Heated Leather Seats, Navigation, Back Up Camera, Factory Warranty, One Owner, Only 33K ....................................................................$20,990 ‘16 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT, 4WD Xtra Nice, New tires, Factory Warranty, One Owner.......................................................$18,990 ‘16 CHEVY TRAX LT AWD, Moon, Cloth/Leather, Remote Start, Back Up Camera, Factory Warranty, One Owner, Only 29K ...............$16,990 ‘16 CHEVY TRAVERSE 2LT AWD, Heated Seats, Remote Start, Back Up Camera, Pearl White Paint, Factory Warranty, Only 34K ...............$25,990 ‘15 CHEVY EQUINOX LS AWD, 4 Cyl. Eco Tech Gas Saver, One Owner ...................................................................................$12,990 ‘15 FORD EXPLORER XLT, AWD, Power Seat, Bluetooth, Backup Camera, Factory Warranty, One Owner, Only 43K .......................................$24,990 ‘04 JEEP WRANGLER SE 4WD Soft Top, 5 Speed Manual, Excellent Condition, ONLY 117K ...................................................$10,990 ‘04 FORD EXCURSION XLT, Power Everything, Tow Pkg., 8 Passenger Seating, Excellent Shape, Local Trade, Only 134K ..........................$7,990

4WD, ONLY 117K

SOFT TOP, 5 SPEED, EXCELLENT CONDITION

FORD EXPLORER XLT 2015

$24,990

JEEP WRANGLER SE 2004

$10,990

TRAILERS ‘19 UNITED 7 FT X 14 FT V-Nose Enclosed Trailer, Tandem Axles, Side Door, 2 Axle Brakes, Ramp Door, D-Rings, 7000 LBS. GVW.....$4,990 ‘19 UNITED 7 FT X 12 FT V-Nose Enclosed Trailer Ramp Door, Side Door, D-Rings, 2990 LBS. GVW ............................$4,190 ‘19 UNITED 6 FT X 12 FT Enclosed Trailer Ramp Door, D-Rings, 2990 LBS. GVW .............................................$2,990 ‘19 UNITED 6 FT X 10 FT Enclosed Trailer Ramp Door, D-Rings, 2990 LBS. GVW .............................................$2,890 ‘18 RICE 82” X 20’ Full Power Deck Tilt Trailer ADJ. 2 5/16 Coupler, 10K Jack,Treated Wood, LEDS, 2 Axles Brakes 14,000 LBS., GVW ..................................................$6,990 ‘18 ATLAS 8 FT X 20 FT Enclosed Car Trailer 4 Ft Side Door, Ramp Door, Beaver Tail, D-Rings, 2 Axle Brakes., 7000 Lbs. GVW .....................$5,990 ‘18 RICE 82” X 20’ Car Trailer, 2 FT. Dovetale 2 Axle BRAKES, Slide In Ramps, 10,000 Lbs. GVW .................................................$3,490 ‘18 WESCO 82” X 18” Car Trailer 2 Ft Dove Tail 1 Axle Brake, Slide In Ramps, 7000 Lbs. GVW ..................................................................$2,590 ‘18 RICE 82” X 18’ Car Trailer, 2 FT. Dovetale, 2 Axle Brakes, Slide In Ramps, 7000 Lbs. GVW .....................................................$2,990 ‘18 WESCO 82” X 12’ Utility Trailer 2’ Dove Tail 3’ Fold Down Gate, 2990 Lbs. GVW ...............................................................................$1,690 ‘17 LOAD TRAIL 5FT. X 10FT. DUMP TRAILER 3-Way Split, Spreader Gate, Scissor Hoist, 18 In. Sides, 15 In. Radial Tires, Built In Tarp Kit, D-Rings, Leds, 2 Axles Brakes, 2.7 Cubic Yard Capacity, 7000 Lbs. GVW...............$4,790 ‘17 UNITED 5'X10’ Enclosed Trailer Ramp Door, D-Rings, 2990 Lbs. GRW ...............................................................................$2,290 ‘17 WESCO 82”X16’ Utility Trailer, 2’ Dovetail, 3’ Fold Down Gate, 7000 lbs GVW...................................................$2,190 ‘17 ALUMA 102” X 12’ 2 Place Snowmobile Trailer Drive On/Drive Off, LEDS 2990 LBS. GVW ...........................$1,990 ‘17 ALUMA 102” X 10’ 2 Place Snowmobile Trailer Drive On/Drive Off, LEDS 2990 LBS. GVW ......................................$1,890 VAN ‘15 DODGE RAM PROMASTER UTILITY VAN Back Up Camera, Factory Warranty, Only 23K .......................................................................$16,990