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The Chadwick-Milledgeville Elementary Week 2 Thumbs Up Winners are: Front Row, Left to Right: Bryce Aude, Lucius Braunstein, Kylee Jensen, Sarah Frint. Back Row, Left to Right: Payton Sarber, Carter Dudley, Crystal Reynolds, Kayden Wolber.

Halloween Escape to Savanna . . .

The Forest Beckons You!

The 5th Annual Haunted Forest has become a Halloween tradition, combining community pride and theatre in the woods. This thriving event has found a home in Savanna, IL since 2006. The entire event is orchestrated to evoke the spooky, playfully eerie aspects of Halloween. The production of this scary event is made possible by the hard work of over 50 volunteers.

The five-night event combines outdoor theatre, special effects, magic of the night forest, and the true spirit of Halloween. This event attracts over 1000 people annually to delight audiences of all ages.

You’ll want to see what Savanna’s Haunted Forest is all about. This event is the longest running and largest outdoor Halloween event in Carroll County.

Here’s how it works:

A group of 25 passengers are loaded onto wagons and driven into the darkened forest every 20 minutes. Throughout the passage, visitors encounter strange and fascinating characters in a variety of scenes befitting the Halloween season. There are 8 to 10 foreboding Halloween-themed performances along the more than half-mile trail. The costumes and special effects enhance the macabre mood of the forest. Every now and then a surprise from the darkness gives the visitor’s the good-natured scare they are expecting. New scenes are added every year for the benefit of returning visitors.

The 2011 Haunted Forest Event dates are Saturday, October 8, 15, and 22, and Friday & Saturday, Oct. 28 and 29, starting at dusk and ending with the last of the scare seekers at 11:00 PM. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under 12 accompanied by an adult.

You may also contact MR. SPOOK at to negotiate group rates, and for more information.

Proceeds from this event benefit the Savanna Fire Association. This event provides a unique opportunity for individuals and organizations to support the Savanna Fire Association in an unending need for firefighting tools and equipment. Our mission is to create a unique and exciting Halloween experience and promote the values of fun, family, and community involvement.

The Haunted Forest is located behind Poopy’s Pub & Grub, south of Savanna on Rt. 84, with parking just north of Stebbins Appliance. Just follow the signs.

Eastland Students Hypnotized

Eastland High School was entertained by Mike Winters, magician and hypnotists, in an all school assembly that

was hosted and sponsored by Eastland FFA. Mike captured student’s attention with numerous magical tricks and hypnotized several students during the hour long assembly. Mike also brought a message about effects of alcohol and drugs to the students.

(Right) While under hypnosis, Austin Young, student on the end chair at right, can’t remember his name. Through the power of suggestion, Winters had students shivering and trying to get warm as they were told the temperature was below freezing. At one point, the students jumped for joy when they were told they had just won the lotto and a free trip!

(Left) Please, don’t try this at home! Drake Walker and Magician Mike Winters perform a magic trick with a guillotine.

The assembly was brought to the Eastland High School through Wand Enterprises. Eastland FFA is a student organization that makes a positive difference in students lives by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agriculture education.

(Courtesy of Stan Toepfer, Ag Instr/FFA Advisor/HCC Servant Leadership Mentor at Eastland HS)

Morrison Rotary welcomes new member Kent Jorgensen (center), CEO of Morrison Hospital. With Kent is his sponsor Mark Schuler, and President Kathy Schmidt. Rotary is an international organization of business and professional people with 1.2 million Rotarians in 32,000 Rotary Clubs in 168 countries. For more information on the Morrison Rotary Organization please visit our website www.morrisonrotary.org or visit us on facebook.

Shannon Lions Club Annual Pumpkin Sale

The Shannon Lions Club invites you to their Annual Pumpkin Sale Event. The sale runs now through the end of October and includes Indian Corn, Gourds, Squash and more as they grow, with the help of the community, at the corner of IL Rt. 72 and Shannon Route in Shannon.

Don Larson, President (top rt.) and member Dave Christians, with their over 21 years of service, tell how thankful they are to the community and all the support they receive. Lions Club International meets the needs of local communities and are part of a global service network, doing whatever necessary to help and build stronger communities. Look forward to their Candy Day October 14th and 15th in Shannon. (PA photos/Andrew Williamson)

Heartland Pet Welfare in Savanna continues work on their newly constructed office/isolation center/garage building just to the rear of their main shelter building on Wacker Rd. The group also held a second successful Shy Cat Open House on Sunday, October 1st and plans more such events in the future. (PA photo/Micheal Miller)

Watch For Lions On The Street During Hometown Days

Members of the Lanark Lions Club will take to the streets on Thursday October 6 and Friday October 7 to raise funds as part of their annual Candy Day. Funds donated by community members will be used to the sight and hearing impaired in our community.

The Lanark Lions Club has 49 members and meets on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Lanark Heritage Center. Lions clubs are a group of men and women who identify needs within the community and work together to fulfill those needs. For more information or to get involved with the Lanark Lions Club, please contact Richard Delp at (815) 493-2586 or email .

Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with more than 1.3 million members in approximately 45,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired and made a strong commitment to community service and serving youth throughout the world. For more information about Lions Clubs International, visit the Web site at www.lionsclubs.org.

Join the Carroll County Singers!

The Carroll County Singers are still accepting new voices for their upcoming performances.  Practices are held on Monday nights from 6-7 p.m. and are at The Lanark Church of the Brethren on the corners of High and Pearl Streets in Lanark. 

The Childrens Choir will now meet at The Lanark Church of the Brethren from 3:30-4:15 with the hope of making the times more convenient for parents. 

Performance dates have been changed to December 3rd and 4th.  We provide practice tapes for and there are no fees for joining.  

If you love music and would like to join a fun group and meet people of the surrounding communities, I hope you will consider joining.  If you have any further questions please call Stacy Kalina at .

Pamida’s Back-To-School Fundraiser Nets Big Donation

Continuing its long-standing mission to support education, the Pamida Foundation is proud to announce that it is giving back to Pamida communities with a donation of over $125,500 to local schools.

The donation was raised, in part, through the generosity of customers during in-store fundraisers at all Pamida locations last month. The program offered customers the opportunity to donate $1 or round up their purchase at store registers. The Foundation then matched up to $250 of store proceeds in each Pamida community. In addition, this donation includes a contribution from The Pamida Foundation of 5% of sales at Pamida stores on Sunday, August 21, 2011.

“As a community partner, the Pamida Foundation is committed to supporting education and helping schools continue their standard of excellence. We are pleased that once again, Pamida can help support the well-being of our communities. We are truly grateful for our customers’ dedication to education and the future of our youth,” says Jessica Strohman, executive director of the Pamida Foundation.

Schools that wish to be considered for future donations are welcome to submit requests to the Pamida Foundation. Details may be found in brochures at all Pamida stores and pharmacies or at: www.pamida.com.

West Whiteside County, Illinois Poised to Benefit from Economic Growth

Whiteside County, Illinois - A recently released regional business and economic analysis entitled, “West Whiteside County: Assessing Economic Opportunities,” highlights the strengths in the West Whiteside County region, obstacles to expanding production and creates an economic development agenda to improve local business activity in the area. The report is based on analysis of regional demographic and economic trends, as well as a survey of local businesses.

Businesses participating in the survey expressed a need to “brand” and promote local opportunities to a wider consumer market. They also suggested that their employees would benefit from additional training and assistance to improve internal business practices. Respondents agreed that the quality of life assets, combined with a generally supportive local government and public infrastructure, make West Whiteside County (WWC) a good location in which to operate their businesses.

The current report, written by the Center for Governmental Studies at Northern Illinois University is a part of a larger WWC project, sponsored by USDA Rural Development, and coordinated locally by the Morrison Chamber of Commerce, Prophetstown Mainstreet Program, Fulton Chamber of Commerce, Whiteside County Enterprise Zone. The project’s aim is to help private businesses successfully compete in a wider market through the development of new and better online and e-commerce efforts, finance training and counseling programs as well as marketing assistance, all focused on increasing sales and creating and retaining jobs in the region.

The project offers web site assistance and workshops for businesses on topics such as Marketing over the Internet and Customer Service. Beginning on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., a dynamic series of four workshops for understanding and creating a marketing plan will be held at the Morrison Community Room, Odell Library, 307 S. Madison St, Morrison, Illinois. The workshops will rotate locations with the October 5 workshop held at the PLT CUSD#3 District Office, School Board Room, 79 Grove St., Prophetstown, the October 12 workshop held at the River Bend Senior Center, 912 4th St., Fulton and the final workshop on October 19 will again be held at the Morrison Community Room. The series will help local and potential business owners identify their customers, the best ways to advertise their business, and how to use innovations in social networking.

For more information on the report, upcoming workshops, or web site assistance contact the local project coordinators, the Morrison Chamber of Commerce, Prophetstown Mainstreet Program, Fulton Chamber of Commerce, and Whiteside County Enterprise Zone Administrator or visit their web sites.

Jo-Carroll Energy plans Member Appreciation Days

Celebration kicks off International Year of Cooperatives

Jo-Carroll Energy is celebrating October Co-op Month with two Member Appreciation Days on Oct. 10-11.

Jo-Carroll Energy members and their families are invited to attend the Member Appreciation Day in Elizabeth on Monday, Oct. 10 or in Savanna on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Both events will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A light lunch will be provided with hot dogs, chips and milk—from a local dairy cooperative—on the menu.

Guided tours of Jo-Carroll Energy facilities will be offered at the Elizabeth headquarters only. Oct. 10 is also the day for an American Red Cross Blood Drive at Jo-Carroll Energy’s Elizabeth office.

Members are encouraged to bring along a donation for area food pantries as the cooperative kicks off its annual “Light Up the Holidays” food drive. Members will receive a CFL in exchange for their donation.

Drawings will be held at each office for a gift basket featuring cooperative products. Jo-Carroll Energy members also can sign up for a drawing to win a complete home energy audit and basic weatherization project to be completed by the cooperative’s energy advisor John Scott, assisted by other Jo-Carroll Energy employees.

Co-op Month provides an opportunity to celebrate the ways in which cooperatives strengthen the economy, support communities and provide much-needed services to their members. While Co-op Month is traditionally observed in October, Jo-Carroll Energy is planning a year-long celebration for the International Year of Cooperatives in 2012. The theme for the year is “Cooperative Enterprises Build a Better World.”

“We are very excited about the events in Co-op Month, and about being part of the larger celebration,” said Michael Hastings, Jo-Carroll Energy president and CEO.

“Cooperatives build a better world by putting people first,” he added. “With our members, Jo-Carroll Energy works to strengthen our community by providing service, providing jobs and through community projects.”

Sinnissippi Centers Host No-Cost Mental Health Screenings

It can be normal for anyone to feel periods of sadness, unhappiness, anxiousness, or changing moods at certain times during their lives. However, if these symptoms persist or begin to interfere with normal life, it may be a sign of a more serious problem.

As part of National Depression Screening Day, On October 6, 2011, Sinnissippi Centers will host no-cost confidential mental health screenings at its five main office locations in Dixon, Mt. Carroll, Oregon, Rochelle and Sterling. The screenings will be available between 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.

“These free and confidential mental health screenings will give participants the opportunity to talk to a health professional about their concerns,” explains Mary Scuffham, Sinnissippi Centers’ Director of Clinical Services.

“While a mental illness can occur by itself, it sometimes “co-occurs”, or happens at the same time as other medical illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, or Parkinson’s disease,” adds Scuffham. “Often health care professionals, and the patients themselves, mistakenly conclude that the symptoms are a normal part of these co-occurring problems. However, symptoms of mental illness are not a normal part of these medical illnesses. Mental illness is a treatable medical condition.”

Mental health screenings will be available at all main office locations of Sinnissippi Centers; in Dixon (325 Illinois Route 2), Mt. Carroll (1122 Healthcare Drive), Oregon (125 South Fourth Street), Rochelle (1321 North Seventh Street) and Sterling (2611 Woodlawn Road).

For more information on the screenings call Sinnissippi Centers at 1- or visit www.MentalHealthScreening.org

Country Calendars & Cookbooks

The Eastland Greenhand FFA and chapter members will be selling Country Calendars and Cookbooks as a fundraiser. Funds will be used to sponsor and pay registration for FFA members attending the upcoming 212 Leadership Conference held in Chicago in January.

You will have until October 15th to place an order. See any FFA member, or call to place your order.

HCC Medical Assistant Program Granted Accreditation Status

Following rigorous evaluation by the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB), Highland Community College’s medical assistant program was granted initial accreditation status from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). This important designation allows medical assistant program graduates to acquire certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), one of the most widely-accepted standards in the allied health care field.

“For employers, accreditation means that they will have the opportunity to hire certified medical assistants,” said Alicia Kepner, Highland’s medical assistant program coordinator. “Previously, finding certified medical assistants was a challenge for local health care organizations.”

The CMA (AAMA) Certification Exam is the only credential that requires graduation from an accredited medical assistant program and recertification every 60 months. Employment prospects for medical assistants continue to grow faster than average according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, particularly for those with the nationally-recognized CMA distinction.

“This is a notable accomplishment and absolutely critical for our program graduates to gain employment,” said Dr. Joe Kanosky, president of Highland Community College. ”This has been a lengthy process for Alicia Kepner and Associate Dean of Nursing and Allied Health Donna Kauke, who are to be commended for their hard work in ushering this program to its initial certification.”

Highland is one of only 22 CAAHEP-approved programs in Illinois, and the only medical assisting program in the state to receive accreditation within the past three months. CAAHEP receives recommendations from MAERB based not only on the academic curriculum and facilities, but program completion rates and local employer support.

Based on demand from regional health care providers, Highland began offering medical assistant training in August 2009. This first cohort produced 10 graduates in June 2010, furthering the accreditation process. After acquiring necessary data from the initial graduating class, a comprehensive self-study of the program was submitted to MAERB in December 2010. The final review, an on-site visit from MAERB members, was conducted in April 2011 resulting in the program’s recommendation.

“I am so proud of these students for sticking with the program and for helping to make our program successful,” said Kepner of the tedious accreditation process. “They have made sacrifices in very uncertain economic times and I applaud them for their commitment and hard work.”

Individuals interested in learning more about medical assisting program requirements should contact program coordinator Alicia Kepner at . Scheduled dates and times for mandatory informational sessions can also be found at www.highland.edu.

Big Sit – Sunday, October 9

The Big Sit is an annual, international, noncompetitive birding event hosted by Bird Watcher’s Digest and founded by the New Haven (CT) Bird Club. The Big Sit! is like a Big Day, or a bird-a-thon in that the object is to tally as many bird species as can be seen or heard within 24 hours at one location. Stewards of the Upper Mississippi River Refuge (SUMRR) is participating in this event and are encouraging anyone that would like to take part to register online at www.sumriver.org by sending an email to or you can contact Connie at .

The Big Sit will be at the northern observation deck at Spring Lake beginning at 9:00 a.m. Spring Lake is located 2 miles south of Savanna on Hwy 84. Bring your coffee, snacks or lunch and be prepared to have fun.

Please listen to WCCI, 100.3 FM for any cancellations due to weather.

Stephenson County Tea Party to Resume Monthly Meetings

The Stephenson County Tea Party will meet Thursday October 13th. 6:30 pm. at Dietz’s Old School Apartments 111 E. Mason St. Lena. This meeting will resume the “open to the public” monthly meetings until the 2012 Presidential Election has concluded. The meetings are being put on as a community service for those concerned about the direction our government at all levels is taking. Come and learn how the Tea Party is effectively improving the direction of our great nation.

The TEA Party is not a political party, but a political movement. It is loosely based on the Boston Tea Party of 1773 in which American Colonists rebelled against the “Taxation Without Representation” of the King of England and the English Parliament by dumping tea into Boston Harbor. Today, the Tea Party movement is attempting to motivate common American citizens to take a more active role in their own self governance at the local, state and federal level.

For more information, please contact Bill Dietz via email: , or phone .

Edgar Allen Poe Visits Odell Library

Attend and be entertained by an original master of the macabre . Edgar Allan Poe will be brought to life by actor Duffy Hudson as a benefit for the Odell Public Library. The performance will begin at 7:30pm Thursday October 13, 2011 at the United Methodist Church, 200 West Lincolnway, Morrison, Illinois.

Broadway and film veteran Duffy Hudson brings his talent and fascination for Edgar Allan Poe to life in this unique one-man play.

In The Shadow of the Raven begins as Edgar Allan Poe rises from the scene of his mysterious death and continues as he pieces together the events of his life.

Using a combination of biographical information and the dramatic interpretation of Poe’s literature, Annabel Lee, The Raven and The Tell Tale Heart, Hudson provides a unique, in-depth theatrical experience of the life and works of one of America’s best-known and enigmatic personalities.

The performance is free and the public is invited. All donation proceeds will go to the operation of our public library.

EPC Homecoming 2011

This year’s EPC Homecoming will take place the week of October 3rd – 8th. Once again, Eastland and Pearl City will be combining their Homecoming events. The theme this year is “The Final Showdown”. The “Show” portion will be represented by different movie genres. The seniors have chosen animation, the juniors horror, the sophomores comedy, and the freshmen musical. Each class will use these music genres for their floats, locker decorations, and skits.

The activities during the week will consist of dress-up days and class competitions during learning lab. Individual awards as well as class awards will be given for the best dressed. Each class will also decorate the lockers in their sections of the hallway, prepare a skit, and build floats related to the theme. The homecoming parade will take place on Thursday, October 6th and will begin at 5:30. The parade line up will begin at 4:00 and will take place on Pearl Street. Please enter the street from the east end—the corner of East Lanark Ave. and Pearl Street. There will be someone there to check you in and assign a number for placement in the parade line-up.

Something new this year will be a float to honor all former homecoming kings and queens from Eastland, Shannon, and Lanark. If interested in riding on the float, please contact the Eastland High School office at 493-6341 or email MaryBeth Landherr at . Please call ahead so we know how many people to expect.

Following the parade will be a public pep assembly in the new Eastland gym beginning at 6:30. Events of the rally include skits, cheers, music, team presentations, and other festivities. The pep rally will conclude with the newly crowned king and queen from each school, leading the crowd out to the bonfire.

On Friday, the football game will begin at 7:00 (varsity only) against the South Beloit SOBOS at Eastland.

After the EPC Homecoming football game on October 7th, stick around for a special treat honoring Lanark’s Sesquicentennial: a fireworks display! Sponsors for the Homecoming fireworks display include: The Lanark Sesquicentennial Committee, Lanark Lions Club, Exchange State Bank, Lanark Community Club, Carroll Service Company, Eastland Fabrication, State Bank of Pearl City, First State Bank of Shannon/Polo/Lake Carroll, The Prairie Advocate News, and the Lanark Chamber of Commerce.

Homecoming week will end with the dance at the Pearl City gym on Saturday night from 8:00-11:00. The Student Councils of Pearl City and Eastland have been working hard to make this year’s Homecoming one to remember. If you have any questions, you may call Eastland High School at 493-6341 or Pearl City High School at 443-2715.

Celebrating Lanark’s Sesquicentennial: The 150th Book Committee

When the Lanark Chamber of Commerce requested that a book committee be formed as a separate entity to develop a commemorative book for Lanark’s 150th anniversary, 18 community members began meeting in the early winter of 2010. Meetings were held in the Lanark Library/City Council rooms to allow for easy access to a wealth of valuable resources.  Having county history books, plat books, micro film and Lanark archives available made compiling an informative book relatively easy.  Also, having the technology readily available at the committee’s disposal made researching information that much more hepful. The Lanark Public Library even devoted a file cabinet to the committee for storage of files and to allow members to easily cycle materials and information to others on the committee. 

Members of the committee recognized the importance of the paperbound Our Heritage: A Century of Progress in Lanark (Lanark, Illinois Centennial 1861-1961) book to the community, but also realized its limitations; they decided that a more in-depth book, with more research and a more extensive list of topics, would be the goal.  Topics were chosen by various individuals in which they had knowledge or interest. Members of the committee sought information from individuals in the community, some of whom submitted their own articles. The topics were researched, with other members suggesting sources, providing information, or mentioning something they noticed during their own research. Weekly meetings allowed the members to seek suggestions when more research was needed or an item needed clarification.  It was decided that the most extensive amount of memorabilia available would be provided. Committee members would scan photos and ephemera, take digital photos in peoples’ homes and so forth, for their convenience and peace of mind.  

Members’ research efforts often resulted in competition for the microfilm reader in the library. With the help of computer technology, damaged materials were copied and digitally enhanced. Several thousand items were digitized, with people requesting a return visit as they remembered other items to share.  Presently, total digitized material fills 5 DVD’s.  Having the material on DVD makes it searchable by computer.  As the committee shared articles, life-long residents were surprised by unexpected and unfamiliar facts, stories, and events, such as very full and well-rounded images of people, eras, businesses, and the community being developed.

The meetings that generated the most inspiration were those that included the viewing of the aerial photos of Lanark, which gave the members a fresh perspective of familiar ground.  Secretary and Transcriber, Ramona Koning, collected the articles, transcribed them, and created a spreadsheet to track each article’s progress through stages of completion.

In addition to photos of people and places throughout Lanark’s history, up to date photos of Lanark landmarks, including the aerial photos, were taken to provide comparison. The book committee also created the display of vintage photos in the Heritage Center during Old Settlers’ Days, which was very well received and inspired several people to go home and hunt up information and artifacts to add to the collection. 

The committee expressed its deep-felt gratitude to the many individuals who gave of their time and shared their precious memories, records, photos, and memorabilia.

For anyone wishing to purchase a book, order forms are available at the Lanark Public Library, Exchange State Bank, The Special Touch, and Twice Sold Books.  

Members of the Sesquicentennial Book Committee include: Diann Cassens, Tommie Healy, Dave Shaulis, John Lamoreux, Jason Sword, John Huggins, Sharon Folk Yoeckel, Gretchen Lamoreux Wallander, Susan Lower Appel, Kathy Carroll, Janie Dollinger, Denise Krysiak, Jan VanBuskirk, Doris Tempel, Linda Johnson, Carolee Aschenbrenner, and Andrew Williamson.

A Busy Year For The Lanark Sesquicentennial Committee

Members of the Lanark Sesquicentennial Committee began meeting in September of 2010, holding weekly meetings throughout most of the year. Chairman John Huggins noted, “We wanted to give the people some fun things to do that would be memorable.” A variety of collectible items were chosen by members.  A private label wine was selected, along with buttons, t-shirts, and even a cast iron train bank set.

The beginning of 2011 started off with a “bang” on New Years Eve with an old fashioned Fireman’s Ball, followed by a “ball drop” and fireworks at midnight sponsored by Exchange State Bank and Eastland Fabrications.

 In June, Old Settlers Day’s was the main celebration with an extra day and a half of added activities.  Highlights of special events included: a car show, bagpipe band, Taste of Lanark, garden walk, and the largest parade seen in years. Former head coach of the Fighting Illini men’s basketball team, Lou Henson, rode in the parade and held an autograph session, the Sesquicentennial Book Committee held a memorabilia show, Gen. Ulysses S Grant speech, a basketball tournament, praise fest, and an antique show.  Other events still to come this year include a fireworks display after the EPC Homecoming football game on October 7th, and also, Depot Day on November 5th.

Sponsors for the Homecoming fireworks display include: Sesquicentennial Committee, Lanark Lions Club, Exchange State Bank, Lanark Community Club, Carroll Service Company, Eastland Fabrication, State Bank of Pearl City, First State Bank of Shannon/Polo/Lake Carroll, The Prairie Advocate News, and the Lanark Chamber of Commerce.

Many individuals, businesses, and groups donated time and money to help make the Sesquicentennial a success.  Huggins noted, “The Lanark Chamber of Commerce, Exchange State Bank, and Eastland Fabrication have been extremely generous monetarily and the Girl Scouts have put in a lot of volunteer hours.  The community support and volunteering has been great.”

Chairman Huggins spoke highly of the members on the committee, noting that they spent countless hours sacrificing their personal time contributing to this event.

150th Sesquicentennial Committee Members are: John Huggins-Chairman and Marketing Coordinator; Cheryll Matznick-Secretary and Time Capsule Coordinator; Matt Zumdahl-Treasurer; Jeannine Kaylor-Events Coordinator; Lance Leverton-Logistics Coordinator; Eric Smith-Car Show Coordinator; Nancy Cartwright-Quilt Show Coordinator; Jo Lyn Kruse-Vendor Coordinator; Bill Piper-Taste of Lanark Coordinator; Arlene Koeller; Janie Dollinger; Jillian Appel; Lamoille Poffenberger; Lynn Collins; Pastor Kathryn Ling; Sue Appel; and Kathy Carroll.

Eastland Greenhand FFA Fund Raiser

The Eastland Greenhand FFA and chapter members will be selling Country Calendars and Cookbooks as a fundraiser. If you would like to purchase some please contact a Greenhand member. You will have until October 15th to place an order. See a FFA member or call if you want to place an order. Funds will be used to sponsor and pay registration for FFA members attending the upcoming 212 Leadership Conference held in Chicago in January.