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More Important NewsBergland's Golden Anniversary
James and Carol Bergland of Mt. Carroll will celebrate their 50th Anniversary on Saturday, August 1, 2009 with an open house and hog roast from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Naaman Diehl Auditorium, Mt. Carroll, Illinois. The event is hosted by their children. Carol Dewey and James Bergland were married August 22, 1959 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Savanna with Father Edward McIssac officiating. The couple lived in aMendota 28 years where Jim taught at Mendota High School until he retired to rural Mt. Carroll. They have four sons: Donald (Lori), Columbine, TN; Daniel (Debra), Beresford, SD; Robert (Tammy), St. Joseph, aMO; and William (Dawn), Oswego, IL. Their 7 grandchildren are: Zack, Alex, Hunter, Alana, Harley, Jessie and Benjamin. All relatives and friends are invited to celebrate with the couple. They ask that gifts be omitted.
Heindel, Behnke Engaged
Emily Heindel and Phillip Behnke are excited to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Emily is the daughter of John and Ann Johnson of Thomson, IL and Tony and Jane Heindel of Stockton, IL. Phillip is the son of Glenn & Sue Behnke of Rantoul, IL. Grandparents of the couple are Ileen Knapp of Stockton, IL, Lorraine Wand of Elizabeth, IL, and Gordon and Gladys Bengtson of Minneapolis, MN. Emily is a 2003 graduate of Savanna High School and a 2007 graduate of the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana with a degree in Sociology. Emily is a Deputy Coroner for Winnebago County in Rockford, IL. Phillip is a 2001 graduate of Rantoul High School, 2003 graduate of Parkland College with a degree in Criminal Justice, and attended the University of Illinois Champaign- Urbana. Phillip is a security supervisor for Securitas Security Services and is stationed at Hamilton Sundstrand in Rockford, IL. The couple will be wed on August 22, 2009 at Christ United Methodist Church in Rockford, IL.
Klein-Ely Wed
Tenneille Marie Klein and Jarod Brian Ely were married October 3, 2008 at Riverside Community Church in Peoria, with ministers Jana Sawchuk of Fargo, North Dakota and Steven Nash of Peoria officiating. The bride is the daughter of Andrea Freeman of St. Paul, Minnesota and Mark and Deb Klein of Fargo. Parents of the groom are Brian and Marilyn (Folkers) Ely of Toulon. Maid of Honor was Savannah Klein of Rhode Island, sister of the bride. Best men were Ethan Ely and Bradon Ely of Toulon, brothers of the groom. Music and worship team for the ceremony included Chelsea Cambronne and Kristen Anderson, both of California, and Joey Svejda of Lombard. A reception was held at the Riverside Community Church Banquet Hall in Peoria. The couple honeymooned in Jamaica. The bride is a graduate of Fargo North High School, N.D., and North Dakota State University. The groom is a graduate of Stark County High School and the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. He is self-employed in construction and a remodeling business. The couple resides in Peoria.
Johnson & Nye Wed
Brooke Johnson and Joshua Nye were married on December 31, 2008 at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, Galena, IL. Parents of the couple are Michael & Dawn Johnson of Chadwick and Gary & Le-Anne Nye of Chadwick. Grandparents of the couple are Edward & Inez Meier of Chadwick, Dwight & Marcella Johnson of Mt.Carroll, Shirley Nye of Milledgeville and Ray & Nancy Gebhardt of Sterling. Dr. Daniel Swinson officiated with Corinne Nye, Kate Wolber and Mark Wiersema serving as vocalists. The dinner and dance reception following the ceremony was hosted by Kevin & Carlita Stewart and Mike & Lisa Cheeseman. Maid of honor was Abby Johnson of Chicago. Bridesmaids were Kelly Francis of Milledgeville, Jacki Rogers of Milledgeville, Anne Pilgrim of Chadwick, Meghan Brannick of Chicago and Kali Livengood of Milledgeville. Flower girl was Ashton Johnson of Byron and ring bearers were Joshua Johnson of Byron and Connor Nye of Milledgeville. Best man was Jarod Nye of Milledgeville. Groomsmen were Kurt Francis of Milledgeville, Joe Rogers of Milledgeville, Rick Hutchison of Milledgeville, Ryan Schryver of Dixon, and Curt Siperly of Milledgeville. Ushers were Christopher Meier and Kurt Landis, both of Milledgeville. The bride is a graduate of Milledgeville High School, University of Illinois and St. Ambrose University. Brooke is employed by Lindgren, Callihan & Van Osdol & Co. in Sterling, IL. The groom is a graduate of Milledgeville High School and Morrison Institute of Technology. Josh is employed by Gibbs Drywall in Milledgeville, IL. After a wedding trip to Disney World and the Bahamas, the couple is making their home in Polo, IL.
Milledgeville Legion Honors Boy's/Girl's State Representatives
(eight) American Legion Girl's & Boy's State participants were honored at the July 14 Milledgeville American Legion Post 553 meeting. (L to R) Lee Gibbs, who was named new Commander of Post 553, Don Schryver, Darrell Dietsch, Boy's State participants Kurt Landis and Carrigan Hunter, Kim Kent representing Taylor Kent (lower right) and Lyle Musselman, who was honored with a plaque for his years of service as Post Commander. Not available for the photo was Justin Parks, Boy's State. The 3 Boy's State participants were sponsored by Gibbs Heating & Cooling, Carroll Service Co., MV Farmer's Elevator, Sauk Valley Plumbing, Milledgeville State Bank, Polhill's, Ernie Bates-Country Insurance, Village of Milledgeville, JJ's Come Back Inn, First Class Insurance, Shank's Veterinary Supply, Brown's Construction, Bushman's Service, Ewers Garage, Carroll Industrial Molds, Milledgeville Park District, and an anonymous citizen. The MV Legion Woman's Auxiliary sponsored Taylor Kent, Girl's State Rep.
High school juniors are eligible for this activity. The 3 in attendance told their stories about the week-long event at State. Kim Kent, on behalf of her daughter Taylor, read a letter composed by Taylor, who enjoyed the experience so much that she is registered as a Counselor at State. She will become eligible in 2 years, after she graduates from MHS and gets a year of college under her belt. Lyle Musselman conducted his last official meeting as Post Commander. Lee Gibbs was named new Commander. During the meeting, the Post announced it will again sponsor the Cake Walk at the Carroll County Fair on Wed., Fri., and Sat., at 8 p.m. The Fair runs Aug. 2-8. The Post will also be serving Elephant Ears during MHS home football games, due to popular demand!
Pitter Patter Pantry Fundraiser
The Parish Nurse Committee of First Lutheran in Mount Carroll held a fundraiser for the Pitter Patter Pantry of Carroll County. Founder of the Pitter Patter Pantry, Leigh Ann Piper (3rd from left), presented a temple talk during the services at the Church. Afterwards there was a baby shower where cake and punch were served. Parishioners donated over $200 in cash and many items to stock the shelves for the Pantry. The Parish Nurses of First Lutheran also take blood pressure readings the first Sunday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. and is open to the public. If anyone would still like to donate to the Pitter Patter Pantry, there is a donation box at the church. (Photo courtesy of FLCMC)
CCFB Young Leaders Pedal Pull
Winners in the 65-80 lb class of the Carroll County Farm Bureau Young Leaders Pedal Pull at Milledgeville Days. 1st Madelyn Hicks, 2nd Branden Polhill, and 3rd Jason Brubaker. The Young Leaders will be holding another pedal pull this Saturday, July 25 at the Farm Bureau office at 11 a.m. (Photo courtesy of CCFB)
Elizabeth Community Fair
Kid's Tractor Pull at the Elizabeth Community Fair on Saturday, July 18, drew a big crowd. The festival was held July 17-18-19, and featured carnival rides, livestock judging, horseshoe and volleyball tournaments, live music, and great food. (PA photo/Mike Kocal)
Wilhems Mlakar Joins First State Bank Shannon-Polo- Lake Carroll
Cassandra Wilhems Mlakar has joined First State Bank Shannon-Polo-Lake Carroll as a Financial Advisor. Cassandra is FINRA Series 7 and 63 licensed and also holds Life Insurance licenses. Cassandra previously worked at BMO Capital Markets GKST, Chicago, Illinois in Institutional Bond Sales. She also completed Bond School, Bond Market Association of Chicago. She is a graduate of Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois with a Bachelor of Science Degree. She is available for appointments by calling the Polo Facility at 815-946-2777. Cassandra and her husband, Jason reside at Lake Carroll.
Riding For The Fun Of It
The Steve Feist Group of 26 motorcyclists from Minnesota made Savanna their destination for their annual fun trip. The 2009 "Savanna River Run" was hosted by Lois Hunsaker and the L & M Motel. Trip organizer Steve Feist said the yearly trip started 9 years ago. The trips are usually around 300 to 500 miles. "We've done this since 2000 with a small group of friends, and it's grown to 26 of us this year," Steve said. "Most of us are from southeast Minnesota, but we have a few from all over the northland. We've been to Door County, Yellowstone, Sturgis, and this year, Savanna, Illinois. The reason we're here is because of Cindy." Cindy Tindal and her husband have been to Savanna 3 times, including this trip. "It's a nice area," Cindy said. "It's a great place to ride. We love it here." Cindy was the designer of the group's T-shirts specially made for the Savanna excursion. "I used a photo from the Savanna web site as inspiration. The riverboat under the bridge full of motorcycles. It's a beautiful scene." Once fellow rider Rod Hegna printed the T-shirts at the company where he works, the group was ready to hit the road.
In spite of the nearly record low temperatures for July and a few rain showers, fun was in the air. "We've been to Poopy's and the Iron Horse, some of us went to Scales Mound, 2 bars in New Diggins, experienced Gravity Hill, we ate at The Cove on Apple Canyon Lake, and will probably ride to Galena and check out Palisades State Park," Steve added. "And it was good luck that the steam locomotive will be passing through. We'll watch that, too." Lois also knows how to treat her customers right. One of the couples on the trip were celebrating their 26th wedding anniversary. "Lois surprised us with an anniversary cake, roses, and champagne," said Kathy Langdon. "That's the kind of thing that has made this trip so special. We'll remember the special treatment, and we'll be back for sure." "We also got a Snickers bar with a candle in it from our friends," said Kathy's husband Tom. "They've all made this a great weekend. We love to ride, and this is a beautiful area." Smith Honored for 20 Years of Service
Fay Smith was honored at the regular meeting of the Rock Creek/Lima Township Board of Directors. Fay retired after serving on the Board for 20 years as a Trustee. Front row (l to r): Dan Sweitzer, Fay Smith with a plaque presented to him, and John Schneider.Back row: Brian Witt, Lonnie Prowant, Linda Gronewold, and Ron Gronewold. (Photo courtesy of RC/Lima Twp.)
The Taste of Lena
The Taste of Lena, Saturday, July 25, features a Farmer's Market (right) that opens at 8 a.m. Beside home-grown items, the Taste features lots of other tasty vittles, most of which are made right here in NW Illinois. (Photos courtesy of Dave Busch Photos)
FSA County Committee Nomination Deadline NearsSPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, July 16, 2009 Scherrie V. Giamanco, State Executive Director for USDA's Farm Service Agency in Illinois reminded farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers today, that they have until August 3, 2009, to nominate eligible candidates to serve on local FSA county committees. "County committees are important to Illinois because they assist local farmers and ranchers," said Giamanco. "I especially encourage beginning farmers to get involved by nominating eligible candidates to serve on county committees." To be eligible to serve on an FSA county committee, a person must participate or cooperate in a program administered by FSA, be eligible to vote in a county committee election and reside in the local administrative area in which the person is a candidate. Producers may also nominate themselves, and organizations representing minorities and women may also nominate candidates. To become a nominee, eligible individuals must sign form FSA-669A. The form and other valuable information about FSA county committee elections are available online at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=newsroom&subject=landing&topic=cce. Nomination forms for the 2009 election must be postmarked or received in the local USDA Service Center by close of business on August 3, 2009. FSA county committee members make decisions on disaster and conservation programs, emergency programs, commodity price support loan programs and other important agricultural issues. Members serve three-year terms. Nationwide, there are more than 7,800 farmers and ranchers serving on FSA county committees. Committees consist of three to five members who are elected by eligible local producers. FSA will mail ballots to producers beginning November 6, 2009. The voted ballots are due back to the local county office either via mail or in person by December 7, 2009. Newly elected committee members and alternates take office January 1, 2010. Find FSA news releases on the agency's Web site at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov.
ACRE/DCP Program Enrollment Deadline Rapidly ApproachingSPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, July 16, 2009 – Scherrie V. Giamanco, State Executive Director (SED) at the Farm Service Agency (FSA) wishes to remind producers of the importance of timely electing and enrolling in the new Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program or the traditional Direct and Counter-Cyclical Program (DCP). It is critical for producers to begin the enrollment process as soon as possible. The deadline to enroll in ACRE or DCP for 2009 is August 14, 2009. Giamanco explained, "The Average Crop Revenue Election program is an innovative alternative to the traditional farm safety net. With this new program also comes a complex sign up process. It is important producers contact their local office to set up appointments well before the August 14, 2009 deadline." Late-filed applications for ACRE or DCP will not be accepted. ACRE elections on the CCC-509ACRE will not be approved until all producers, including owners, on a farm have signed the CCC-509ACRE for election. For crop year 2009, a CCC-509ACRE and CCC-509 not having all requisite signatures of producers on a farm by the election/enrollment deadline of August 14, 2009 will not be considered submitted for the purpose of election/enrollment and will not be acted on or approved. If producers do not elect ACRE, they have the option of completing the CCC-509 contract for enrollment into the DCP program by August 14, 2009. Both ACRE and DCP require all signatures be obtained by the deadline. Giamanco emphasized, "In all cases, it is the responsibility of the operator and owners of a farm to obtain and submit all necessary signatures on the CCC-509ACRE election form and the CCC-509 for ACRE or DCP program enrollment by the August 14, 2009 deadline". To elect ACRE for a farm, producers must complete Form CCC-509ACRE, which irrevocably elects ACRE for the farm through crop year 2012. Form CCC-509, the contract to participate in ACRE, must then be completed each year the producer intends to participate and receive benefits. For more information about the ACRE program please visit your local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county office or visit http://www.fsa.usda.gov.
New Livestock Indemnity Program Announced By FSASpringfield, IL, July 16, 2009 Eligible ranchers and livestock producers can begin applying for benefits through the Livestock Indemnity Program provided in the 2008 Farm Bill on July 13, 2009. "This program will provide livestock producers with a vital safety net to help them overcome the damaging financial impact of natural disasters," said Scherrie Giamanco Illinois State Executive Director (SED) for USDA Farm Service Agency. The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) provides assistance to producers for livestock deaths that result from disaster. LIP compensates livestock owners and contract growers for livestock death losses in excess of normal mortality due to adverse weather, including losses due to hurricanes, floods, blizzards, disease, wildfires, extreme heat and extreme cold. Eligible losses must have occurred on or after Jan. 1, 2008, and before Oct. 1, 2011. The following table provides the final dates to file a notice of loss and/or application for payment for either 2008 or 2009 livestock losses. Date of Livestock DeathFinal Date to File a Notice of Loss, Final Date to Submit an Application for Payment, Calendar Year 2008, Sept. 13, 2009, Sept. 13, 2009, Jan. 1, 2009 to July 12, 2009, Sept. 13, 2009 Jan. 30, 2010, July 13, 2009 to Dec. 31, 2009 30 days after death is apparent, Jan. 30, 2010. Specific provisions for the other supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs authorized by the 2008 Act - the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP), the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program (SURE), the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-Raised Fish (ELAP) and the Tree Assistance Program (TAP) - will be implemented through separate rulemakings and announced at a later date. For more information on available supplemental disaster assistance programs, please visit your FSA county office or http://www.fsa.usda.gov .
Mississippi River Clean UpDuring 2 weeks in July, Living Lands & Waters (LL&W) will be working their way up the Mississippi River on the infamous River Cleanup and barges. We are looking for volunteers from the surrounding communities to lend a hand in our on-going mission to clean up the waterways of the Midwest. Volunteers will meet LL&W staff at a predetermined site. At the site, volunteers will hand in liability waivers, fill their water bottles, and grab a life jacket and gloves. LL&W will give a short safety speech and a plan for the cleanup. After everyone is registered and briefed, we will load into boats and head to the cleanup site. Once we arrive at the site, you will be given garbage bags and directions on where to pile the garbage for pickup by LL&W crew. The cleanup will last for a couple hours then everyone will head back in boats to the original meeting site. What do volunteers need to bring? Water Bottle: Please bring a refillable water bottle; if you do not have one, we will have small cups for water. Clothing: Be sure to dress appropriately; wear comfortable clothes preferably layers. Remember you can always take layers off. Long pants and closed-toes shoes are a MUST! You should also wear shoes that can get wet and/or muddy (rubber boots are best!), and you may want to bring an extra set of clothing to leave in your car in case you get really dirty, muddy or wet and need to change before leaving. If rain is possible you may want to bring rain gear. Waiver: Please print the "General Liability Form". Read, sign and give it to Shanon Reineke the morning of the event. Please date the waiver for the day of the event, not the day you sign it. If any volunteers are under the age of 18 they will need to be accompanied by an adult, who will need to sign their waiver. If you forget your waiver, extras will be available at the event. What is providedWe will provide gloves, trash bags, shovels, life jackets and plenty of water. When and Where? 24-Jul, Fulton, IL, 9am - 11am - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Weather Cancellation Policy:In case of lightening, flooding or high winds, LL&W will call off the event at the site. There will be no rain date. How do I sign up? It's simple! Just click on the "Register On-Line" button at http://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/MississippiRiverCleanups/default.htm to access the on-line registration form. There you will need to enter your name, contact information, and select your preferred date and location from the pull down menu. You will also have the option to sign up for a group, if you choose to organize volunteers from school, church, your family, friends, etc. If you don't have access to email or have a question related to the cleanup, please feel free to call or email Shanon Reineke of Living Lands & Waters. Her contact information is as follows: Shanon Reineke, shanon@livinglandsandwaters.org (309) 236-5627. Shannon Family PicnicDo you live in Shannon or have a Shannon address? If so, you are invited to attend the Shannon Family Picnic on July 26th at the Shannon Park. Bring a dish or two to share with friends. Bring the volleyballs, basketballs, bags, etc. Hot dogs, brats and Polish sausage will be provided by the Shannon Chamber of Commerce. Soft drinks will be provided by Shannon Lanes. The picnic starts at 3:00 p.m., grilled food served from 4-5 p.m. Please bring your own utensils, paper plates and napkins. Bring the whole family out for a great picnic in the park...A great way to talk with old friends and meet new friends! Sponsored by the Shannon Chamber of Commerce.
Chadwick Graduate Takes CommandThe 528th Sustainment Brigade will unfurl new unit colors, and then Col. Lenny J. Kness took command in a ceremony Friday, July 17, 2009 at Fort Bragg. The ceremony was held at 8 a.m. on the Meadows Memorial Parade Field next to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command headquarters. Lt. Gen. John F. Mulholland, the commanding general of U.S. Army Special Operations Command, presided at the ceremony. Immediately following the uncasing of the colors, Col. Kness assumed command from Col. Duane A. Gamble. Kness was previously at the Senior Service College in Washington, D.C. Gamble, the commander since June 2007, will become the logistics officer for 18th Airborne Corps at Fort Bragg. Kness is a native of Clinton, Iowa, where he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve in 1982 as a tank turret mechanic. Col. Lenny J Kness graduated from Chadwick (IL) High School in 1983. In 1987, he was commissioned in the Quartermaster Corps. On Feb. 2, the Sustainment Brigade (Special Operations) (Airborne) was officially re-designated as the 528th Sustainment Brigade (Airborne).
Transmission Issue Causes Power OutageA power transmission-related problem caused a power outage affecting approximately 7,500 Jo-Carroll Energy accounts Friday morning, July 17. The majority of Jo Daviess County and northern Carroll County were without power for approximately one and one-half hours. Jo-Carroll Energy crews assisted power provider Dairyland Power crews to identify and repair the problem, noted Kyle Buros, vice president of engineering and operations.
Shannon Night at the MoviesTwo is better than one. The Shannon Community Matters Committee is hosting a double feature movie nightat the Shannon Fire Station on Wednesday, July 22 at 6:30 pm. Movies being shown are "CARS" at 6:30 pm and "Mall Cop" at 8:30 pm. "Bring your lawn chairs, and refreshments will be available," said Abigail Gempler, Community Matters member.
IDOT Construction WorkThe Illinois Department of Transportation announced that, weather permitting, construction work on IL 64 east of Brookville will begin on Monday, July 20, 2009. Civil Constructors will be starting the $1.1 million project to replace the bridge carrying IL 64 over Five Mile Creek. Replacement of the structure located 2.7 miles west of IL 26 is scheduled to be completed by mid-November. Temporary traffic signals will be installed to control traffic while the bridge is replaced one half at a time. Drivers should be prepared to stop when approaching the work area. Motorists are reminded to slow down and drive carefully through all construction zones.
Hit the Road for the 64-78 Highway FestivalMt. Carroll, Illinois is the location for a brand new event, the Illinois Highway 64 &78 Festival. It will be held this Saturday, July 25, with plenty of activities for the kids as well as adults. The Carroll County Farm Bureau's Education in Action Team will be sponsoring The Children's Farm from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be farm "chores" for children to do which include Milking a cow, gathering eggs, digging potatoes, scooping manure and more. After helping with the chores, children will receive a goody bag. The Farm Bureau's Young leaders will also be holding a pedal tractor pull beginning at 11 a.m. in the Farm Bureau parking lot. Contestants will be divided into three weight groups 20 to 45 lbs., 46 to 65 lbs. and 66 to 88 lbs. Trophies will be awarded to the three winners from each weight class. Sign up will begin at 10:45 a.m. The Savanna-Thomson State Bank is sponsoring a Children's Safety Program with the cooperation of the Carroll County Sheriff's Auxilliary. Parents must accompany their children to sign the forms and receive the free Child ID Packet which will include inkless fingerprinting and a photo of their child plus the child's height and weight. There will also be special activities for kids at the Diary Queen where the first of three new family member mascots will make their debut. Bobby, the All-Beef Hot Dog, Charlie the Char-Broiled Burger, and Sally, the Soft-Serve Cone, will be handing out prizes and coupons to all the youngsters. There will be plenty of activities for adults during the festival as well, including the Antique Tractor Drive sponsored by the Carroll County Farm Bureau. It will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. at the Land of Oz. The Land of Oz will also play host to a Car and Motorcycle Cruise-In. A Garden Market will be held on the Ill. 64 frontage road between Jackson Street and Ill. 78. Everyone will want to pick up a Highway Bingo card at participating businesses, have them stamped and then turn them in for Highway Bucks. A Highway Trivia Game Show will be held between 11 a.m. and noon at the Savanna Thomson State Bank, featuring questions about the sponsoring businesses that line the Illinois 64 and 78 Highways. Sponsoring businesses will also be having sales and giving away some major door prizes. Area residents have also been invited to participate in the Junk in the Truck and Flea Market held at the Land of Oz, behind the Carroll County Auto Parts and at Bobtown Storage. The West Carroll Junior Class will be sponsoring a car wash and Carroll County Auto Parts will be serving hotdogs. In addition, Shaw's Food Pride will be holding a cook out offering a pork chop or steak dinner. They are also raffling off a dirt bike. The new Illinois 64 and 78 Highway Festival is sponsored by businesses along the highways as well as the Mount Carroll Chamber of Commerce. For more information call Gwen at 815-244-1123.
Local Businesses Sponsor Carroll County FairThrough the generosity of local businesses the Carroll County Fair continues to exist for another year. Small county fairs depend on volunteers and donations in order to run smoothly. The Carroll County Fair is no exception. This is the third year a sponsorship campaign was used to raise money for grandstand events as expenses have increased. $5760 was donated to the Carroll County Fair this year by county businesses. There were three tiers of sponsorship being Gold, a donation of more than $500; Silver, a donation of $250 - $499; and Bronze, a donation of up to $250. Sponsors can choose a nightly event they would like to sponsor or just donate to the fair. Sponsors receive recognition during grandstand events and throughout fair week, in the fairbook, and in fair publicity. Below is a list of those who donated to the 2009 Carroll County Fair: Gold Sponsors: Carroll County Farm Bureau, COUNTRY Financial, Eastland Feed & Grain, 1st Farm Credit Services, Milledgeville State Bank, Swiss Colony Companies, and Wiersema Trucking. Silver Sponsors: Hafer Trucking, Jo-Carroll Energy, Lanark Ag Center, and THE National Bank. Bronze Sponsors: Brother's Restaurant, Lanark Dental Clinic, Eastland Fabrication, First State Bank Shannon-Polo, Hook Grain, Lanark Mutual Insurance, McGinnis Market, and Meador Ag Service. This year we are again looking for sponsors. If your business would like to help the Carroll County Fair, please consider being a sponsor by contacting Chastity Welch at 815-244-3001 or carrollcfb@grics.net.
Beverage Server Training Available LocallyCarroll County Substance Education Coalition's (CCSEC ) Project Coordinator for the Strategic Prevention Framework-State Incentive Grant (SPF-SIG), Carol Geary, has announced Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) certification class will be offered on Wednesday, July 22nd . The class will take place at the Land of OZ in Mt. Carroll from 10AM-4PM, with lunch being provided for those taking the class. The class is offered free to any Carroll County business and their employees that sell alcoholic beverages. The response from local servers/business's who have been TIPS trained is positive, we have trained 16 servers in Carroll County from 4 business'. 92% of those who attended reported that they learned new information and felt the training increased their confidence in handling difficult situations, and 69% feel the training should be required. TIPS is a positive approach towards serving alcohol responsibly. TIPS training is used to educate retailers and their servers about responsible alcohol sales, how to protect their business and their staff from lawsuits including legal problems related to underage drinking. TIPS also teaches strategies for handling intoxicated patrons and how to apply strategies identifying potential problems Servers of alcohol can be instrumental in reducing the incidence of customer intoxication and underage alcohol purchase. The purpose of TIPS is to help people create the kind of environment that promotes safety and responsibility wherever alcohol is sold and consumed. Geary, along with grant assistant, Freddie Preston, are certified to teach the course. Both Geary and Preston will be able to do the TIPS training, along with the Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSETT) program. Both programs are approved by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC). Businesses who have certified TIPS staff on premises may be able to receive a discount on their dram shop insurance. Geary said it is the job of businesses to be profitable and it is the TIPS trainer's job to help the business keep as much profit as possible by reducing the possibility of fines for infractions of liquor laws. Geary stated, "By offering this training we are hoping to help local sellers and servers identify potential problems and protect themselves and their businesses from possible fines, loss of liquor licenses and lawsuits." If you would like to register for the class please contact Geary or Preston at the University of Illinois Extension's Mt. Carroll Office at 815/244-9444 or email Geary at: cgeary@illinois.edu.
Cowboys & Clowns - New Event at the Carroll County FairCome on, join in the fun, meet the rodeo cowboys and clowns on Thursday afternoon, August 6, at the Carroll Co. Fair for a free program that includes games, a craft and a personal tour of the rodeo chutes. You'll meet the cowboys, clowns, horse and bull stars of the rodeo and you can be a star in the "Cowkids Stick Horse Grand Entry". You'll be able to create your very own horse right at the rodeo arena and there'll be a special stick horse event during the rodeo to show off your new pony and riding skills as well. All kids, ages 4-12 are invited but you do need a parent or adult guardian to be with you. From 3:45 5:30 will be Cowboys and Clowns games and tour, at 7:20 all the little cowboys and cowgirls will have a Stick Horse Grand Entry parade in front of the grandstand. Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed Cowboy & Cowgirl and Best Stick Horse. During the rodeo there will be a stick horse buckoff for little cowkids ages 4-7 and prizes will be awarded. Here's all you have to do: Be at the stage area at the Carroll Co. Fairgrounds by 3:45 p.m. Thursday, August 6 and sign up for the program. We'll provide all of the materials needed for a spectacular horse and you stay for the fun. A snack will be served. For more information contact Leanne Rahn at the Carroll County University of Illinois Extension Office, 815-244-9444 or lrahn@illinois.edu.
Carroll County 4-H Fair Kicks Off Fair Week in MilledgevilleEveryone is invited out to the Milledgeville Fairgrounds to see what the 4-H'ers are doing and their accomplishments August 1-8 during the Carroll County 4-H Fair. 4-H'ers have been working all year on their projects for the climatic moment of having them judged at the 4-H Fair. Schedule for 4-H Fair week is: Saturday, August 1, in the 4-H Building - 9:00 a.m. general projects and Cloverbud judging. 4-H exhibits can be found in the 4-H Exhibit Building across from the Hospitality Tent. 9:30 a.m. Foods judging - 9:45 a.m. Flower arranging Hospitality Tent 10:00 a.m. Home Furnishings & Child care judging 10:30 a.m. Bicycle Judging 2:00 p.m. Style show in the Hospitality Tent - open to the public; followed by Champion award presentation; followed by State Fair meeting; Monday, August 3 - 9:00 a.m. Beef Breeding Judging, Beef Bucket Calf, Beef Feeding, Rate-of-Gain; 10:00 a.m. Cat Judging Hospitality Tent 11:00 a.m. Rabbit judging 12:45 p.m. Poultry Judging Poultry Barn 1:30 p.m. Sheep Judging 2:00 p.m. Goat Judging 5:00 6:00 p.m. Ham Sandwich supper for swine families 6:00 p.m. Swine judging east end of Poultry Barn Tuesday, August 4th 7:00 p.m. 4-H Livestock & Small Animal Auction, Poultry barn Wednesday, August 5, 8:30 a.m. Horse & pony judging 4-H Horse Arena (Rain date is Friday, August 7) Thursday, August 6, 9:00 a.m. Dairy Judging Dairy Ring 3:45 p.m. Cowboys & Clowns event for 4-12 yr olds 5:30 p.m. Parade of Champions in front of the grandstand 5:45 p.m. Crowning of 4-H Ambassadors on the stage 6:00 p.m. Chicken Scramble for 5-7 yrs old pre-registration needed Hands-on activities for the kids will be offered in the 4-H Building Wednesday & Saturday during the afternoon. Saturday, August 8th, 7:00-8:00 p.m. All exhibits are released. Be sure to visit the Children's Farm sponsored by the 4-H & Farm Bureau. It will be open Wednesday thru Saturday during Kid's Day hours. The Farm will feature popular farm animals, a chance to do 6 different farm chores and a fun packet to take home. We will be located next to the 4-H Building.
And of course a visit to the 4-H Fair would not be complete without an ice cream treat from the 4-H Federation ice cream stand. The ice cream stand is located under the grandstand, and will be offering soft serve ice cream, sundaes and flurries. So, come one, come all, to the 2009 4-H Fair and see what our 4-H county youth are doing!
Fulton in the E&I Club Meeting SpotlightThe July E & I Club Meeting will be held Thursday,June 25, at 6:00 PM in the former Fulton Journal Building located at 440 10th Avenue in downtown Fulton, Illinois. Featured speakers are Bill Blecha and Pam Leavens. They have renovated 2 downtown buildings that are, for the most part, incubators. The Mayor of Fulton, Larry Russell, will be on hand to welcome the group. He will also be provide a little insight into what Fulton is doing to help encourage entrepreneurship. This is also Fulton's Community Night. In lieu of provided refreshments, please visit the vendors downtown for food and drinks before the speakers at 6:30. Have fun! This meeting is open to anyone and is free.Take advantage of the networking. Learn from those who have experiences and expertise it what you need to succeed. Find resources to help you start your business, grow your business, take that invention from the cocktail napkin to reality, and much much more. For more information about this event or the E&I Club, contact John Huggins, AmeriCorps VISTA Member & Coordinator for Blackhawk Hills Entrepreneur and Inventors Club, at (815)541-0557, or e-mail jhuggins@bheic.com.
4-H ForecastBy Leanne Rahn Carroll County Community Worker, Youth & Family 4-H 'Help Night'4-H'ers, here is your opportunity to get the help you need before the end of the 4-H Year. On Monday, August 10, a "Help Night" will be offered for all county 4-H'ers and leaders. It will be held starting at 6:00 p.m. and running till 8:00 p.m. at the Extension Office Meeting room in Mt. Carroll. This is the time to bring your questions and get help with your 4-H Records or any other 4-H questions that you may have. Please bring all materials you will need pertaining to your questions, pencil, paper and a parent. No appointment necessary. Just stop in. For more information contact Leanne Rahn at University of Illinois Extension Service at 815-244-9444 or e-mail at lrahn@illinois.edu. 4-H To Hold Set Up NightThe Carroll County 4-H will meet on Wednesday, July 29, at 6:00 p.m., to sweep out the 4-H exhibit building, set-up the risers, and get the rest of the building and the ice cream stand ready for fair week. This will be a clean-up and set-up night for all 4-H'ers and 4-H families to get ready for the 4-H Fair. Please bring push brooms, hammers, rags, buckets, cleaning supplies, a ladder to hang the banners, cordless drill, etc. Everyone's help is appreciated. Pizza and drink will be furnished by the 4-H Federation for all workers. For more information or to sign-up to attend for a food count, contact Leanne Rahn at the Carroll County University of Illinois Extension Office at 244-9444 or e-mail at lrahn@illinois.edu. 4-H Livestock & Small Animal AuctionThe Carroll County 4-H Livestock & Small Animal Auction will be held on Tuesday, August 4, at 7:00 p.m. at the Carroll County Fairgrounds in Milledgeville. We will be located in the east end of the Poultry Barn. 4-H'ers will be selling steers, poultry, hogs, rabbits, goats and sheep. If you can't make it to the auction, be sure to listen to WCCI 100.3 FM. They will be broadcasting live. Public Auction Services of Polo will be conducting the auction with auctioneer Lenny Bryson. For more information contact Leanne Rahn at the Carroll County Extension Office at 815-244-9444 or lrahn@illinois.edu, Jim Ruter 815-864-2004 or Brian Witt 815-493-2387. 4-H Silent AuctionA silent auction will be held in the 4-H Building during the Carroll County Fair August 2-8 at the Milledgeville Fairgrounds. Thirteen different theme baskets will be available for bids. They are: Beverages, Pasta Basket, Carroll Co. made products, Movie Night, Outdoor/Camping, Spa Day, Scrapbooking, Chocolate, BBQ, the Beach and more. Silent auction bids will be taken up to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, August 8 in the 4-H Building. Lucky winners can pick up their basket between 6:00 8:00 p.m. that night. All proceeds from the auction will go to the Carroll County 4-H Federation. It will be used for educational programs, scholarships to leadership conferences, 4-H promotion and much more during the 4-H year. So don't forget to come out and bid! Children's Farm at the Carroll County FairA new attraction at the Carroll County Fair this year will be a Children's Farm sponsored by the Carroll County 4-H and Farm Bureau. The Farm will be open Wednesday, August 5 thru Saturday, August 8 during the following hours. Wednesday will be 12:30 7:00 p.m., Thursday 4:30 7:30 p.m., Friday 4:30 7:30 p.m. and Saturday 12:00 5:00 p.m. Children will have the opportunity to see and pet traditional farm animals and learn about them what they eat, how big they get, what we use them for. They will also get to do six different farm chores such as picking apples, milking a cow, finding a needle in a hay stack, digging for potatoes, gathering eggs and scooping manure. After chores are completed everyone gets to take home a fun pack of prizes and information. The Children's Farm will be located right next to the 4-H Building. Be sure to stop by and see what's happening down on the farm. For more information contact Leanne Rahn at University of Illinois Extension Office 815-244-9444 or lrahn@illinois.edu or Chas Welch at the Farm Bureau at 815-244-3001. Carroll County 4-H Pork Chop BarbecueThe Carroll County 4-H will be holding a Pork Chop Barbecue on Sunday, August 2 at the 4-H Fair exhibit building located at the Milledgeville Fairgrounds. Serving will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. A one chop sandwich meal is $8.00 and a two chop sandwich meal will be $10.00. Dinner includes chop sandwich, green beans, apple sauce, chips, brownie and drink. Dine in or carry out will be available. Will be held rain or shine. For advance tickets contact any Carroll Co. 4-H member or Leanne Rahn at University of Illinois Extension Office at 814-244-9444. Walk-ins are welcome. Enjoy a good meal and see the 4-H'ers projects and the 4-H'ers accomplishments in the 4-H Exhibit Building. The Clothing project members will present a style show at 6:30 p.m. in the Hospitality Tent. On display for bidding will be the silent auction baskets in the exhibit building. We look forward to seeing you during fair week!
Franklin Graham Outreach Comes to Quad CitiesThe Billy Graham Association is reaching out to the Quad Cities on August 8th with the Rock The River Tour. Church On A Hill in Savanna, along with the First Presbyterian Church, will be sponsoring a 6 hour training session on August 1st from 9:00 am through 3 pm for anyone who is interested in becoming a counselor for this dynamic outreach. Currently, there are twenty spots available for those who wish to take part. The Billy Graham Association has provided the materials and the class will be taught by Pastors Wayne Carvell and Mike Wey. Lunch will be provided. For signup please call Church On A Hill at 815-273-7061 and make your reservation. Tickets $10 each will be available for the outreach while the training sessions are free. For more information contact Church On A Hill 815-273-7061; or the First Presbyterian Church 815-273-2783. The purpose of Rock the River is to share the Good News of the Gospel with tens of thousands of young people and young adults along the Mississippi River basin from Louisiana to Minnesota in a fun, festival setting. The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association will train thousands of young people to walk with Jesus Christ and train them on how to share God's love with their friends. Check us out on www.rocktherivertour.com!
HCC and Partners for Employment to offer Information Sessions for Displaced WorkersFREEPORT Highland Community College and Partners for Employment, a member of Workforce Employment Solutions, are conducting joint information sessions for area displaced and unemployed workers. Partners for Employment staff will provide information about tuition-assistance and free career and employment services. Representatives from Highland Community College will present training and educational programs available at HCC. Participants will be able to find out if they qualify for tuition assistance, free books and help with childcare and transportation costs to assist in getting the training needed to gain lasting employment. The sessions will take place Thursday July 23, at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at the Student/Conference Center on the campus of Highland Community College. Refreshments will be provided. Call 815-599-3612 for more information or visit www.highland.edu. For more information regarding Partners for Employment, a member of Workforce Employment Solutions, call or visit one of the following offices in your area: Carroll County301 N. Main Street Mount Carroll, IL 61053 815-244-2522 Jo Daviess County300 West Ave. Elizabeth, IL 61028 815-858-3630 Ogle County803 W. Lincoln Avenue Rochelle, IL 61068 815-562-3478 Stephenson CountyStephenson Workforce Employment Solutions Center 1826 S. West Ave. Freeport, IL 61032 815-235-1801 Whiteside CountyWhiteside WorkforceEmployment Solutions Center 2323 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-9648
Herb Presentation at Farmer's MarketNancy Gmitro, Carroll County Master Gardener, will be giving a presentation on "Herbs" at 9:00 a.m., on Saturday, July 25, at the Farmer's Market held on Market Street in Mt. Carroll. She will cover how to grow various kinds of herbs, what to do with them, and how to preserve them including making herbal vinegar. Plan to attend and increase your "herb" knowledge!
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