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OLD SETTLERS DAY was for most of its history a county reunion. Even when the old settlers had passed on to their reward, it was yet regarded as a get-together of friends and family from throughout the county. But changes were a 'comin.'

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Plans for Skateboard Park Move Full Steam Ahead at Savanna City Council Meeting Progress on the long proposed skateboard/youth park for Savanna youth took a huge leap forward as the Savanna City Council met on June 23rd in the Council Chambers in Savanna.
Gathering of Elizabeths Rainfall totals varied, but some areas of Northwest Illinois received more than an inch of rain in less than 15 minutes.
Old Settlers' Days - Running Through the Decades As always, Old Settlers was a time for catching up with friends and neighbors. The long-time tradition keeps hometown connections strong.
Hanover Library Building Project Moves Forward The Hanover Township Library received a $50,000 construction grant check from the Illinois Secretary of State on June 20. Shari Farral, Director of the library, couldn't be more pleased.
'Community Matters' Survey ResultsSchoeny said the "Positives" that rated highly were the friendly and caring group of people that live in Shannon, great schools, churches, businesses and community events that are held throughout the year.
Carroll County's Greenways and Trails Plan Thanks to many participants, this plan was drawn up. View the product of their collaboration. You will need Acrobat Reader (download link in lower right column) to view this.
"Battle of Chaplin Creek" Civil War Re-enactment and Living History WeekendThe event hosted by the Franklin Grove Area Historical Society takes place in an 1860s village complete with a school.
What is that Purple Thing Hanging in the Tree?Driving through Northwest Illinois, you may have observed purple, triangular-shaped objects hanging in trees. This one was photographed on Scenic Bluff Rd. between Mt. Carroll and Savanna.
'Wedding Singer' sings at Timber LakeA Review by Sue Langenberg. Show number three, "The Wedding Singer" opens this Thursday at Timber Lake Playhouse. The summer stock theatre is on a roll now as it moves through a fast-paced summer season with energy and talent abounding.
Know Your Rights or You Will Lose ThemCommentary by John Whitehead. The following true incident is a case in point for Hentoff's claim. A young attorney, preparing to address a small gathering about the need to protect freedom, especially in the schools, wrote the text of the First Amendment on a blackboard. After carefully reading the text, a woman in the audience approached the attorney, pointed to the First Amendment on the board and remarked, "My, the law is really changing. Is this new?" The woman was a retired schoolteacher.
Classic Car Show Contributes to Tyler's Justice Center The 9th Annual Classic Car Show will be held in Stockton on July 4th during the Stockton Lions Festival in the Park. The entire proceeds of this event will be donated to Tyler's Justice Center for Children.
Hot Flashes - The Smartest Car By Sue Langenberg. The smartest car has extra sensory perception or ESP, Ejection of Saps to Poorhouse. I know that because I have one. A friend also had one that he named "Friday." The car magically knew when payday was and promptly coughed, choked, died or whatever needed to suck up his entire paycheck to fix. His car made it home, but right after the check was deposited, it turned over and lay dead, wheels up.
More Important NewsCheck out other articles with links for more info on things you need to know.
Carroll County Election Results Find out who will govern.
Carroll County Board of Review Publication List The following changes are the result of the actions of the Board of Review of Carroll County for the 2008 assessment year.
2008 Property Tax Assessments For Carroll County For Cherry Grove, Elkhorn, Fairhaven, Freedom, Rock Creek, and Wysox, Mount Carroll, Salem, Savanna, Washington, Woodland and York Townships Townships

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