Please Don't Quote Me What was that light ahead this time of night, 10:00? No train was due. At nine all had been well. The light seemed to grow larger. He began to trot towards it, stepping rhythmically, concentrating on the light rather than his footfall. As Manning approached the next to last span of the bridge, he stopped. "Oh, hell," he spat. The light was a flame. With the expletive, fingers of fire leapt to a wooden side brace to writhe like a fiery snake to the roof. There'd be no chance to squelch the fire alone and overhead. He turned to run back the way he'd come. He heard a pop, a thud as a plank already had fallen to the tracks. The flames were eating towards him. Manning commenced running again, winded when reaching the north bank of the river where he could see the covered bridge suddenly burst into blazing spectacle. In just a half hour the impressive bridge was a total loss.
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Milledgeville High School October Students of the Month
Alayna Woddard, Haley Patterson, Justin Parks, and Kirk Engelkens have been chosen as October Students of the Month at Chadwick-Milledgeville High School. The students are nominated by teacherrs, and are chosen based on their character, honesty, academics, academic improvement, respect and service. Alayna Woodard is a freshman at MHS. She is involved in volleyball, poms, track, student council, and chorus. "My favorite class is geometry with Mr. Vanlangen," Alayna said. She believes she was chosen because "I work hard and get along with others." What is your favorite meal served in the cafeteria? "My absolute favorite meal is Max Pizza Sticks!" Alayna is the daughter of Mitch and Sharon Woodard. Haley Patterson, a sophomore, is involved in Student council, art club, band, choir, the school play, basketball and softball. Her favorite class is Biology with Ms Fryer. When asked why she believes she was chosen to be student of the month, she replied, "I think I was chosen to be student of the month because of my leadership skills and my knowledge." Haley's favorite meal served ion the cafeteria is Max Pizza Sticks. She is the daughter of Ted and Liz Patterson. Junior Justin Parks is involved in football, art club, national honor society, baseball, student council and FFA. His favorite class is U.S. History with Mr. Wroble. Justin thinks he was chosen as student of the month "because of my hard work, ethics and my intelligence in the classroom." His favorite meal is chicken fajitas "made by the wonderful cooks!" Justin is the son of Jim and Shelly Parks. Senior Kirk Engelkens is involved in football, basketball, baseball, national honor society, student council, chorus, and the school play. "My favorite class is Intro to Ag with Mr. Q," Kirk said. "I feel I was chosen because I do well in the classroom and get along with the teachers." Kirk's favorite meal is chicken nuggets. He is the son of Keith and Jody Engelkens.
Having a Spending Plan is Critical During Tough Economic TimesWith today's tough economy, you may be faced with reduced income, increased expenses, or both. Making a spending plan can help you better manage the money that you have. "Many people try to hide financial problems from themselves or family members," says Lois Smith, University of Illinois Extension consumer and family economics educator. "But, not facing the problem can be destructive because the worry and stress caused by financial uncertainty and lack of cash may be worse than the financial problem itself. It's important to look realistically at your situation and actively seek solutions to problems, despite the discomfort." Because spending decisions affect the whole family, talk with your family about the situation. Help them understand that all family members need to adjust their spending habits. Involve everyone in deciding spending priorities. If family members understand the tough choices that must be made and have a voice in making the decisions, they will be more willing to accept the decisions. As your family talks about what is most important, be sure to listen to what they say. Supporting each other can help you pull together as a family and get through these tough times. Smith says a spending plan is always an effective tool to help you get the most for your money. It can help you make decisions about how to spend your money and provide for "needs" before "wants." A plan can also help you match your spending to your current income. And, a spending plan can help prevent arguments over money. For practical tips on developing a spending plan for your family, visit the new website, More For Your Money, Using Your Money Wisely at http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/money/introduction.cfm. Veteran's to be Honored at WCIS ProgramThe West Carroll Intermediate School will present their annual Veteran's Day Program on Monday, November 10, at 1:30 p.m. in the school gym in Thomson. The general public, Veterans, and all active duty and reserve military personnel are invited to attend the program. Admission is free. Students will perform songs associated with our past military conflicts, from the revolutionary War to the VietNam War. The Honor Guards of the American Legion and VFW of Mt. Carroll, Savanna, and Thomson will present our nation's colors during the National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, and the honoring of our nation's fallen during a performance of "Taps." Narrations by the students and a guest speaker will explore our nation's history and the brave acts that our Veterans have performed. For directions to the school or questions regarding the program, contact WCIS music teacher Mark Bressler at 815-259-2736, ext. 142. HMP Trivia Night The Carroll County Haiti Mission Project will hold a Trivia Night fund raiser on Saturday, Nov. 1 at Buck's Barn, north of Thomson. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top two teams. Registration fee is $10 per person. Teams of 4-6 can register online at http://cchmp.tripod.com, by sending their team information to libberton@grics.net, by calling Larry Libberton at 815.244.1357 or on the night of the event. It is recommended that teams register prior to the event. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with the competition set to begin at 7 p.m. Competition will consist of 10 rounds of 10 questions. In addition, there will be a costume contest, with prizes awarded for best costumes. All of the money raised during the event will help fund the group's mission work in Haiti. Joash CelebrationUnder the leadership of Rev. L.M. Phillips, a fall festival known as Joash celebration was begun in 1940 at the then Hope Evangelical United Brethren Church and was patterned after the Biblical history of King Joash. The Hope United Methodist Church of Chadwick will celebrate its 69th Annual Joash Celebration Sunday, October 19, beginning with worship at 10:00 a.m. A former church member, Glen Strauch, made the Joash Chest which along with the offerings placed in it, became a part of the church's history. This year's speaker will be former pastor, Rev. George David. He served as pastor at Hope from 1981-1985 and is now serving as pastor at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Rockford. The congregation is looking forward to having him and his entire family join them. Special music will be provided by Ivon Miller. Following the worship service a brunch will be served in the fellowship hall. Everyone is invited to come and join Hope Church in this great celebration. Halloween Happenings in SavannaOn Friday, October 31sh, The Savanna Chamber of Commerce hosts The Spook Walk at Old Mill Park from 6 to 10 p.m. Ghouls, Ghosts, & The Plum River Creatures haunt The Old Mill Park Trail. A Terrifying Walk Through the Depths of the Haunted Woods Enter at your own risk! A donation will be collected at the Mennega Pavilion. Spooktacular Sponsors are the Savanna Thomson State Bank, Stout's Drug Store, THE National Bank and Prairie Advocate. Scaredy Cat Sponsors are Blue Appraisals and Savanna Woman's Club. The "Haunted Forest Event" is a five day festival on October 18, 24, 25, 31 and November 1. Take a ride on the trail of terror on a tractor-pulled hay wagon through the forest. Unique and scary events have been designed to scare your socks off and occur without warning. Tickets for the event are on sale at Poopy's. Event sponsored by Savanna Fire Department and Savanna Train Car Museum Board. Proceeds from the event will be applied to acquiring fire equipment and maintaining the site and acquiring additional props and costumes. The Savanna Fire Department is also hosting the Halloween Parade on October 26, with lineup in the alley west of Main and Division. At 2 p.m. the parade starts down Main Street ending at the city parking lot south of the fire station. Treats will be available for everyone. Trick or Treat will be from 3 to 6 p.m. in Savanna. Chadwick Boosters to Host Two EventsThe Chadwick Boosters will host two upcoming events to kick-off the holiday season. TheFall Red Tag (Garage) Sale at the Chadwick Legion will be held Saturday, November 1, from 9:00 AM 2:00 PM. Come enjoy a cup of coffee and find a bargain. This will be held the same day as the Chadwick Children's Harvest Festival, which includes a children's parade, costume judging and refreshments. On Saturday, December 13, plan to attend the Chadwick Christmas Walk of Homes, from 1:00 4:00 PM. Enjoy a walk through area homes decorated for the holiday season. For more information, to make donations to the Red Tag Sale or to include your home in the Christmas Walk, please contact Dee Sloan at 815-684-5838. The Chadwick Boosters meet every second Monday of the month, 7:00 PM at the Chadwick Legion. U of I Brings 4-H Health Jam to Area YouthOn September 25th and 26th, 2008 ninety-six 4th 5th grade school students from four counties in northern Illinois (JoDaviess, Lee, Ogle, and Stephenson) participated in 4-H Health Jam. The event was developed to increase elementary students' knowledge about health, nutrition, and healthcare careers. It is a collaboration between University of Illinois Extension, UIC Colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy, and U of I National Center for Rural Health Professions, KSB Hospital in Dixon. The program has two major components, a two-day overnight event and an eight-week classroom-based follow-up. During the overnight event, students engage in interactive workshops led by Colleges of Medicine Pharmacy, Dental, and Medical students, and Highland Community College Nursing students, Camp White Eagle staff, and Extension 4-H Youth Development Educators. Workshops included instruction on such topics as: cardiovascular, pharmaceutical, diabetes, nutrition, and cardiovascular activities. They also had the opportunity to touch a cow's heart, simulate prescription packaging, build teams, participate in Dance, Dance Revolution, learn about dentistry, nursing, and dietetics. The overnight event is held at Camp White Eagle's residential camp and includes a campfire and cabin living. On the second day, students travel to KSB hospital where they experience real-world simulations in hospital departments, including: Physical Therapy, Dietary, EMS, Imaging, and Laboratory. During these sessions, students found themselves simulating patient meal preparation, testing balance in physical therapy, simulating use of deliberators, and experiencing CAT Scan machines. During the eight-week classroom follow-up, students will continue hands-on learning activities. Youth complete "Walk Across Illinois" through 30-minutes of exercise daily over the eight-week period as well. photoHere are the 5th week "Thumbs Up" winners for Chadwick-Milledgeville Elementary School. Front row, l-r is Ethan Egan, Kobe Gabbard, Kody Stone, and Alexis Janssen. Back row, l-r is Shelby Judd, Alli Schmidt, Jake Hubbard, Connor Woodin, and Ava Shaw. (Photo courtesy of April Tarbill) New U of I Website Highlights Use of Wood for Heat"Each fall and winter there are questions about using wood as a source for home heating, especially when fuel prices are high", says John Church, University of Illinois Extension Educator, Natural Resources, Rockford. Before using wood as a source of heat, first consider necessary safety precautions and proper equipment maintenance to avoid fires and chimney problems. Secondly, care should also be taken to ensure that the use of wood is really more efficient and economical for the home than the use of routine fuel sources. Forestry economists estimate that approximately two million cords of firewood are harvested annually from Illinois woodlands. Almost 43 percent of all annual wood removals are used as firewood and nearly 75 percent of all firewood is cut from dead or downed trees. When considering the use of wood for heat, remember that all species of wood have the same Btu (British Thermal Units) per pound of wood; roughly 8600 Btu per pound at 15% moisture content. As the moisture content goes up in the firewood, the heating value goes down (less Btu's) because more energy (heat) is needed to dry off the moisture in the wood before it will burn. This is why firewood needs to be seasoned at least 6 to 9 months before it is burned. Freshly cut wood is not very efficient for heating use. The difference in the heating value of different species of trees is due to the density (weight per unit of volume) of the wood species. If comparing two pieces of wood that are of identical size (volume) and moisture content and one is oak and one is cottonwood, the piece of oak firewood will contain more Btu's (heat) in it than the cottonwood because the density of oak is much greater than cottonwood. Oak is a heavier wood than cottonwood, so oak will have more potential energy than cottonwood if the same size piece or stack (volume) of wood is compared. The variety of wood and total Btu's should be considered when purchasing and pricing cords of wood for heating purposes. The "Illinois Forestry" website on the University of Illinois Extension homepage at http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/forestry/timber_harvest/firewood.html contains excellent information regarding harvesting, buying and burning firewood for heat. The website also lists ten additional firewood related sites from across the country that offer good information on safely selecting, cutting, drying, storing, evaluating and pricing wood for firewood. Other forestry information is also on the website.
Food Handler's Recertification Class OfferedMark Wednesday, December 2, on your calendar now if you need to take a refresher course before renewing your Illinois Department of Public Health Food Service Sanitation license. University of Illinois Extension will be offering a Food Service Sanitation Manager Recertification Class on December 2, from 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m., at Naaman Diehl Auditorium, Mt. Carroll. This is an approved refresher class. For a registration form contact University of Illinois Extension office in Mt. Carroll at 815-244-9444. Advance registration is required and must be completed on or before November 21. The Recertification Class fee is $30 which includes all course materials, lunch and breaks. This fee is the course fee only and is separate from the IDPH license renewal cost. Instructor for this session will be Sarah Todd, Extension Educator with University of Illinois Extension.
Governor Calls on Congress, Treasury and the Federal Reserve For Direct AssistanceLetter Urges Immediate Action to Help States withstand the Continuing Credit and Liquidity Crisis CHICAGO In letters sent last week, Governor Rod Blagojevich called on Congressional Leaders, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, asking that the federal government provide direct financial assistance to states to address the current financial emergency. For the fiscal year of 2009, Illinois and 30 other states are projecting more than $53 billion in total deficits. In addition, rising unemployment, declining home sales, and lagging consumer spending are reducing tax revenues which is putting pressure on states to cut or eliminate vital services. "Last week, Congress and the President took unprecedented action by providing a $700 billion bailout to Wall Street. At the same time, states, like most American families, are facing uncertainty about their ability to pay bills and balance the checkbook," said Governor Blagojevich. "We need financial assistance and stimulus to get this economy back on the right track." Many states and localities, including Illinois, use short-term borrowing to manage cash flow and pay for important services, including ensuring timely Medicaid payments and making state aid payments to local school districts. The current restrictive credit markets make it increasingly difficult for states, as well as households and businesses, to borrow these funds. "Federal assistance is essential to help states endure the current economic slowdown. They can help stop this crisis by providing a direct injection of federal dollars to states," said Governor Blagojevich. "That is why I'm asking them to consider providing assistance as soon as possible."
Carroll County 4-H Federation MeetsThe October meeting of the Carroll County 4-H Federation will be Saturday, October 18, from 9:30 11:30 a.m. at the Carroll County Extension Office in Mt. Carroll. All 4-H families are invited to attend. Following the business meeting, everyone will decorate pumpkins in take to Sr. Living facilities here in Mt. Carroll. For more information about 4-H Federation, contact Leanne Rahn at the Carroll County University of Illinois Extension Office at 244-9444 or at lrahn@illinois.edu. Milledgeville couple announce engagementThe engagement and approaching wedding of Alissa Adolph of Chadwick and Robert Barajas of Sterling have been announced. Parents of the bride to be are Tim and Ellen Adolph of Chadwick. The prospective groom's parents are Bob and Sue Barajas of Sterling. Alissa is a graduate of Milledgeville High School and graduated from Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences in 2007 as a registered nurse. Robert is a graduate of Milledgeville High School and is currently serving in the United States Army, based out of Fort Stewart, Georgia. The couple is planning a November 22nd, 2008 wedding at Dutchtown Church of the Brethren in Milledgeville. Gables welcome a new sonEliot and Kacey Gable of Akron, Ohio, are the parents of their first child, a son, Dean Charles, born Monday, Sept. 29. He weighed 6 lbs. 4 oz. and was 20" long. Dean was born at Medina General Hospital, Medina, OH. Grandparents are Edwin and Nancy Gable of Mount Carroll, and Charles and Kristen Yates of Akron. Great-grandparents are J. Lee and Edith Cadogan of Davenport, Iowa, William and Doris Yates of Carlsbad, Cal., and Clarence and Sally Mann of Westerville, Ohio. Shannon's "Hometown Christmas"The Shannon Chamber of Commerce presents "Hometown Christmas" November 21st and 22nd. Welcome the Christmas season in Shannon and discover gifts handcrafted of fabric and wood, jewelry, candles, cards, primitives, home baked pies, cookies and candles, gourmet foods, mini sleigh rides, pottery demonstrations, lunch specials and more! Maps of participating locations at Casey's or First State Bank Shannon/Polo/Lake Carroll. Friday night enjoy the Shannon Lions chili supper at the fire station and visit with Santa and his live reindeer, followed by a Christmas light parade with hot chocolate and cookies served in the park. Saturday feast on Eastland Music Booster's pancake and sausage at Eastland Middle School. Hope you will join us! Shannon Christmas Decorating ContestThe Shannon Chamber of Commerce announces their annual Christmas Home Decorating contest. All Shannon residents are welcome to participate. Entries must be received by December 13th and judging will be the following week on December 20th and 21st. Prizes are: 1st place $100, 2nd place $75 and 3rd place $50. Previous first place winners are not eligible for first place in consecutive years. Decorate your home with Christmas excitement! Let's make Shannon sparkle! For further information, call Bubba at 815-864-2803 or Jan at 815-864-2638 or 825-864-2111. Meeting NoticeThe Carroll County Democrats will hold their monthly meeting on October 21st at 7 p.m. at Aunt Mamie's Kitchen at 417 Main Street in Savanna. All Democrats are welcome. For more information, call Gerald Bork at 1-815-244-8975. Carroll County Democrats Annual Fall SupperThe Carroll County Democrats will be holding their Annual Fall Supper on October 18th at the House of Events Banquet facility at 106 Main Street in Savanna. It will start with a social hour from 6:00-7:00 p.m. supper at 7:00p.m. followed by presentations by invited elected officials and candidates. There will be door prizes and a live auction. There is a cost for this event and tickets can be purchased at the door. For further information, call Gerald Bork at 1-815-244-8975. Rules of the RoadA representative from the office of the Illinois Secretary of State will present a class on the Rules of the Road, for those who need to renew their driver's licenses. It will take place on Friday, October 24, 2008 at the Carroll County Senior Center, 306 North Main Street, Mt. Carroll, at 9:30 a.m. There is no charge. No reservations are necessary. Hope Church Celebrates JoashHope United Methodist Church of Chadwick will celebrate the 69th Joash Service on Sunday, October 19, 2008. The service will begin at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. George David as the guest speaker. Rev. David and his wife Myra served the Hope Congregation from 1981-1985. His entire family will accompany him. Special music will be provided by Ivon Miller of Chadwick. Soon after the morning worship service a brunch will be provided for all to enjoy. This year's financial goal is $12,000. The main emphasis of the Joash Service is based on scriptures where the people raised money for the maintenance of the temple. All church members, former members, and friends of the congregation are invited to join us for this day of worship and fellowship.
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