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Ashford University Announces Spring Dean's ListAshford University has announced its Spring 2008 Dean's List for the College of External Studies, the On-Campus Accelerated Programs and the On-Campus Traditional Programs. Students in the College of External Studies and in the On-Campus Accelerated Programs are recognized if they complete six or more credits, have a cumulative grade point average of 3.50, and are currently enrolled, attending and in good academic standing as of May 8, 2008. Students in the On-Campus Traditional Programs are recognized if they complete six or more credits and receive a grade point average of 3.50 or above during the semester ending on May 8, 2008. "The 315 Illinois students and the 209 Iowa students on the Ashford University Dean's List exemplify dedication and commitment to their studies, which make them great role models for others to emulate," said Dr. Jane McAuliffe, Ashford University President. Named to the Dean's List were the following area students: Chadwick · Debra Meiste · Jennifer Ritenour · Lisa Wiersema Fulton · Beth Balk · Edward Keiller · Justin Knott · Margaret Kuebel · Lynn Murphy · Cherie Paulline · Aubree Rhoades · Amanda VanKampen · Jamie Wall · MaryAnn Webb Milledgeville · Peter Leddy · Stacey Munz · Amy Strehlow Mount Carroll · Bridget Smith Polo · Jackie Francque · Zully Vock Savanna · Jennifer Fosdick · Tammi Johnson · Charlotte Johnston · Kristina Murphy · Jason Reese Sterling · Gordon Brewton · Rachel Burge · Derek Bushman · Danyeal Clark · Kathleen Dirks · Renee Duncan · Lance Eisenberg · Krista Hussung · Buffi Langley · Larry Pankey · Stacee Proper · Shannon Russell · Denise Snow · Debra Vos · Cody Wessels · Jennifer Williams · Emily Witt · Mitchell Wolf · Shelley Hinton Miles · Ashley Daniels · Melissa Daniels · Darin Franzen · Tammy Hansen
16th District Candidate To Visit Mt. CarrollRobert Abboud will be at the Community House in Mt. Carroll, at 101 N. Main Street, on Friday July 25 at 6:00 p.m. for a town hall meeting to meet with residents of Carroll County. Robert Abboud is running for the 16th District Congressional seat, presently held by Don Manzullo. As mayor of Barrington Hills, Bob has worked effectively with government on every level, local and federal. He will fight to bring our troops home from Iraq, to rebuild our manufacturing base in northern Illinois to create more jobs, and to make certain every American has access to quality healthcare, and find ways to reduce energy costs. As mayor of Barrington Hills, as a businessman, and a nuclear engineer, he is prepared to answer your questions, and to get your input on the economy, energy problems, healthcare, the war in Iraq, and other issues facing the 16th District. For more information, please call Raena at 1-781-475-2165 or Gerald Bork at 1-815-244-8975. Accident Claims Thomson ResidentOn July 16 at about 10 p.m. the Carroll County Sheriff's Office was advised of a one vehicle roll over accident on Rte. 84, about ? mile south of Riverview Road. The vehicle was northbound on Rte. 84 and was believed to have swerved to avoid a deer, left the roadway and rolled over. The driver, Sonya Foster, age 18 of Thomson was thrown from the vehicle. She was transported by Savanna ambulance to Clinton, IA. She was later transferred to Iowa City hospitals. A passenger, age 11, was transported to Clinton, IA also. She was treated and released. On Thursday July 17th Sonya Foster succumbed to injuries she had received in the accident. Assisting the Carroll County Sheriff's Office at the scene were Thomson Fire & Ambulance, Savanna Ambulance and Police Departments. The accident remains under investigation by the Carroll County Sheriff's Office and the Illinois State Police accident reconstruction officer. Carroll County Man Dies Of InjuriesOn July 19th, 2008 at 13:46 hrs. the Carroll County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call from 20586 US Highway 52 reporting an injured man. The Carroll County Sheriff's Department, Mount Carroll Ambulance and Mount Carroll Police Departments responded. The Carroll County Coroner's Office pronounced Jeremy J. Hubbard, 25, of rural Mount Carroll dead at the scene from injuries sustained from an apparent self inflicted gunshot wound. Assisting at the scene were the Mount Carroll Ambulance, Mount Carroll Police Dept., Illinois State Police and the Carroll County Coroner's Office. This incident remains under investigation by the Carroll County Sheriff's Office and the Carroll County Coroner's Office. Local Student named to Augustana's Dean's ListEight hundred sixty-four students have been named to the winter or spring term Dean's List at Augustana College for the 2007-2008 academic year. Students receiving this honor have earned a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) for courses taken during the 2008 spring term. Meagan K. Bicker from Polo, IL a Senior student majoring in Teaching Biology. Allison E. Connelly from Morrison, IL a Sophomore student majoring in English Writing. Timothy N. Deets from Milledgeville, IL a Sophomore student majoring in Business Administration. Heidi V. Hanson from Morrison, IL a Junior student majoring in Math Education. Jessica L. Merchant from Lanark, IL a Junior student majoring in Art. Following is the 2008 spring term Dean's List. Timothy N Deets from Milledgeville, IL a Sophomore student majoring in Business Finance. Jessica L Merchant from Lanark, IL a Junior student majoring in Art. Founded in 1860, Augustana is an independent, selective college of the liberal arts and sciences. Recognized nationally for academic excellence, Augustana is related to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Army Pvt. Glenn Dixon graduates from One Station Unit TrainingArmy Pvt. Glenn J. Dixon has graduated from One Station Unit Training (OSUT) at the U.S. Army Infantry School, Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The training consisted of basic military training and advanced individual training (AIT). During basic training, the trainee received instruction in drill and ceremonies, military customs and courtesies, map reading, tactics, basic rifle marksmanship, physical fitness, field training, and first aid skills. The recruit developed combat skills and handled various weapons available to the infantry soldier. During AIT, the soldier received instruction to serve as an infantryman/mortarman using light and heavy anti-armor weapons, indirect-fire support, and mechanized operations while assigned to a rifle or mortar squad. The training included weapons qualification, tactics, patrolling, navigation, field communications, and combat operations; engagement in infantry combat exercises, battle drills, land mine locating, neutralizing and extracting, and survival operations during a nuclear, biological or chemical attack. Dixon is the son of Glenn Dixon of Q Drive N., Albion, Mich., and grandson of Maymee Giest of N. Broad St., Lanark, Ill. In 1994, the private graduated from Eastland High School, Lanark. Highland Community College Hosts Orientation for New StudentsHighland Community College's 2008 New Student Orientation has been set for Thursday, July 31st and Tuesday, August 5th. For convenience, New Student Orientation is scheduled for two nights; however, students only need to attend one night. Orientation begins on the second floor of the Student/Conference Center. Maps are available at www.highland.edu. Highland Community College encourages all new students to attend orientation. Because Highland Community College is a familiar setting, many new Highland students are comfortable on campus: They have participated in activities held on the Highland campus, used the YMCA facilities, and attended fine arts performances and athletic competitions. Students who choose not to attend New Student Orientation may be missing out a lot of fundamental information that could have a direct impact on their academic success and satisfaction level as a student. College students are expected to understand set procedures and processes. Many of these processes and collegiate jargon are unfamiliar to new students. During New Student Orientation, Highland personnel and faculty will clarify these expectations and procedures. This event is structured to inform students of the resources available and to prepare our students to get the most out of their College experience. Highland recognizes the significant role that parents and family members play in the academic and learning process; therefore, attendance by parents and family members is encouraged. New Student Orientation is beneficial to both parents and students. Agenda5:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. CAMPUS TOURS Campus tours, led by Student Ambassadors, will begin at 5 p.m. New students are encouraged to bring their schedules so they can find their respective classrooms. 5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Meet Faculty And Club RepresentativesHCC staff will be available to talk to new students and their parents about getting involved on campus. Highland Community College has several clubs to pique students' diverse interests. 6:00 P.M. Welcome & WorkshopsDuring the New Student Orientation workshops, students and their parents will Learn first-hand from faculty what they will expect from students and what students should expect from faculty. · Meet some of the people who will be sitting in classes. · Discover how students can balance their social life with studying. · Learn about life as a Highland College student. · Get some tips on how students can get the most out of their college experience. · Help ensure a safe and secure campus environment. · Get a heads up on all the technology that will be at their fingertips. · Enter a drawing for a free class and other prizes. For additional information about Highland Community College's New Student Orientation, call 815.599.3612. 7 on 7 Passing Tournament Needs VolunteersThe 5th annual 7 on 7 passing tournament will be hosted by the West Carroll Thunder Football team, the West Carroll Jr. Tackle program, and the West Carroll Sports Boosters on Saturday, July 26 at the West Carroll Middle School in Mt. Carroll. This tournament is a fund-raising project for both football programs and the boosters. There will be several teams participating again this year. The tournament is well-known in the area because of the great help of all our volunteers. Volunteers manage fields in teams of three and will receive a T-shirt for their help throughout the day. Please help the football program by volunteering your time on Saturday. Call Coach Dave Baisden at 815-273-4931 or 815-631-6785 to sign up to help. An orientation meeting will be held Thursday, July 24 at 6:45 p.m. at the high school for all volunteers. Carroll County 4-H Fair Coming SoonEveryone is invited out to the Milledgeville Fairgrounds to see what the 4-H'ers are doing and their accomplishments August 2 & 4-9 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 2, 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 4 - 9:00 a.m. Beef Breeding Judging, Beef Bucket Calf, Beef Feeding, Rate-of-Gain 10:00 a.m. Cat Judging Hospitality Tent 12:45 p.m. Poultry Judging Poultry Barn 1:30 p.m. Sheep Judging & Rabbit 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 5th 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 7:00 p.m. 4-H Livestock & Small Animal Auction, Poultry barn Wednesday, August 6, 8:30 a.m. Horse & pony judging 4-H Horse Arena Thursday, August 7, 9:00 a.m. Dairy Judging Dairy Ring Hands-on activities for the kids will be offered in the 4-H Building Wednesday, Friday & Saturday during the afternoon. Saturday, August 9th, 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 2008 4-H Fair and see what our 4-H county youth are doing! Carroll County 4-H Federation To MeetThe Carroll County 4-H Federation will meet on Wednesday, July 30, 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, contact Leanne Rahn at the Carroll County University of Illinois Extension Office at 244-9444. Carroll County 4-H Livestock & Small Animal AuctionThe Carroll County 4-H Livestock & Small Animal Auction will be held on Tuesday, August 5, at 7:00 p.m. at the Carroll County Fairgrounds in Milledgeville. The event will be located in the east end of the Poultry Barn. 4-H'ers will be selling steers, poultry, hogs, rabbits, goats and sheep. 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, Jim Ruter 815-864-2004 or Brian Witt 815-493-2387.
Carroll County 4-H To Hold Silent AuctionA silent auction will be held in the 4-H Building during the Carroll County Fair August 3-9 at the Milledgeville Fairgrounds. Thirteen different theme baskets will be available for bids. They are: Movie Night, Hickory Hide Away Cabin Stay, Horse'n Around; Baby Basket, Hunter Safety, Chocolate Lovers, Back To School, Going to the Zoo, Kids on the Beach, Scrapbooking, Pamper Yourself, Around Mt. Carroll and Around Thomson basket. Silent auction bids will be taken up to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, August 9 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 FairAt 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 6 thru Saturday, August 9 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. 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 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 3 at the 4-H Fair exhibit building located at the
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A one chop sandwich meal is $6.00 and a two chop sandwich meal will be $7.00. Dinner includes chop sandwich, baked beans, apple sauce, chips 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 their 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. From The Bruckner CampaignRepublican nominee for State Representative in the 71st District Lawrence Bruckner of Thomsonhas two public events planned for later this month. The first is a Town Hall meeting for Sunday, July 27th at his Thomson House Cafe on Route 84, one mile north of Thomson. It will be held from 2-4 PM and will feature discussions about, and proposed solutions for, the Thomson prison, high taxes and gas prices, and a possible Illinois Constitutional Convention. Refreshments will be available. Recent developments in Springfield indicate that the Thomson prison may replace the Pontiac prison this January. If that happens, an estimated $45 million will be pumped into the economy of the 71st District, and savings of an estimated $4 million a year will be earned in operational savings between the modern Thomson prison and the aged Pontiac site. Bruckner said, "As a business owner, local citizen activist, and economic development official, I have worked to see the Thomson prison opened for seven years. I'm excited that it may finally become a reality." Bruckner, and his wife LuAnn, even wrote a book on prison reform and why Thomson should be opened. On Wednesay, July 30, Bruckner welcomes Joe Wiegand to The Heritage Center in Hampton. Wiegand is one of America's leading historical reprisors of President Theodore Roosevelt (www.teddyrooseveltshow.com). A picnic dinner will be served in the neighboring park at 6 and the show will begin at 7 at the Center. More information is available at www.bruckner71.com. "Preschool for All Children" Bill Signed Into LawMeasure Extends ProgramSpringfield, IL - Legislation extending the Preschool for All Children program in Illinois has been signed into law, according to state Rep. Mike Boland (D-Moline). "Early education is vital to helping our children get a head start in a competitive world," Boland said. "Studies have shown that children who participate in early education programs have better achievement scores, higher graduation rates and fewer behavior problems. The Preschool for All Children program allows communities to offer high-quality preschool programs in public and private schools, child care centers and other venues to students three and four years old. Boland cosponsored House Bill 4705, which extends the program through June 2010. Illinois was recently singled out as a national leader for being the first state committed to serving all three-year-olds, according to a report published by the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) of Rutgers University. "This program is invaluable for thousands of parents and students. As a former educator and a parent, I am glad to see this program extended," Boland added. House Bill 4705 was supported by Voices for Illinois Children, Ounce of Prevention Fund, IL Action for Children, Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Illinois, Latinos United, Chicago Metropolis 2020, Chicago Board of Education, Illinois Education Association and the Illinois Federation of Teachers. For additional information, please contact Boland's constituent service office at 309-736-3360. Risk Management Purchase Requirement Waiver for 2008 Crop YearSpringfield, IL July 11, 2008 - Illinois Farm Service Agency State Director, William Graff announced today that in order to be eligible for the new disaster programs created under the title, "Supplemental Agricultural Disaster Assistance," producers must purchase at least CAT level of crop insurance for all insurable crops and/or NAP coverage for non-insurable crops. Sales closing dates for CAT and application closing deadlines for NAP have passed for the 2008 crop year for nearly all insurable and all non-insurable crops. A waiver has been authorized in the 2008 Act to allow producers to pay, within 90 calendar days of enactment (September 16, 2008), a buy-in fee to be eligible for Supplemental Agriculture Disaster Assistance for crops which they did not purchase crop insurance or NAP coverage for 2008. Five new Supplemental Disaster Assistance Programs were created, four of which are subject to the Risk Management Purchase Requirement waiver and are as follows: · Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) Program · Livestock Forage Disaster Program LFP) · Tree Assistance Program (TAP) · Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-Raised Fish (ELAP) And the: · Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) which is exempt from the Risk Management Purchase Requirement (does not require a waiver). For 2009, crop insurance or NAP coverage will be required and the sales closing dates for some crops is earlier than the purchase waiver deadline for 2008. The sales closing dates for value loss crops, such as Christmas trees, is September 1, 2008, for fall seeded small grains September 30, 2008, and for perennial crops November 20, 2008. It is recommended that each participant check with your insurance agent or the local FSA office to verify the sales closing dates for specific crops. Failure to insure crops or to obtain NAP coverage will cause an ineligibility condition for Supplemental Disaster Assistance Programs. Keep Toxic Plants From LivestockSummer can often mean dry conditions in pastures, despite the amount of rainfall earlier in the season. Especially if grazing unimproved bluegrass pastures, there can become a general lack of forage available and there may be more temptation by the livestock to feed on toxic plants that may be present as weeds, says John Church, University of Illinois Extension Educator, Natural Resources. Livestock would not normally readily eat most of these plants, but under dry or overgrazed conditions, they may try to find more succulent feed. Plants such as white snakeroot and nightshade growing in pasture areas can be toxic. Also, yews that are planted in the landscape around pastures can be toxic to livestock, if eaten. Now is the time of year when evergreens, such as yews, are pruned, which can mean needing to dispose of the clippings. Whether alive or dead, foliage from yews and some other landscape plants can be deadly to livestock, especially horses. Do not allow livestock to graze on nearby plants and do not dispose trimmings in pastures or other areas where they can be eaten. Taking time to walk the pasture area to look for poisonous plants or plants that livestock can reach across a fence can help prevent such plants from becoming an attractive source of forage for the animals if pastures are dry. Several of the toxic plants are more common in wooded pastures. The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine maintains a website at www.library.uiuc.edu/vex/toxic.htm which details many of the toxic plants' growth characteristics and poison properties. They also maintain the Poisonous Plant Garden, which can help individuals become familiar with plants that are potentially hazardous to a range of animal species including humans. The garden includes over ninety species of plants native to Illinois or commonly used as ornamentals or houseplants. The Poisonous Plant Garden is located just northwest of the College of Veterinary Medicine Basic Science Building, near the corner of Lincoln Avenue and St. Mary's Road in Urbana, Illinois. The Garden is open to the public free of charge throughout the year. Toxic effects of plants vary with the species, health status, and age of the individual(s). Time of year, humidity, growth conditions, growth stage, and other factors also play a role in the hazards posed by toxic plants.
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