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HCC’s Coach Norman to be inducted into to the NJCAA Hall of Fame
Highland Community College Athletic Director and former men’s basketball coach, Pete Norman, has been selected to be inducted into the National Junior College Athletics Association Region IV Hall of Fame, class of 2010. Norman led the men’s basketball team from 1994 to 2009, accumulating a career total 395 wins and 5 berths to the National Tournament in his last 6 years; 11 consecutive Arrowhead championships, including 69 straight conference victories and six straight region titles. Norman’s Cougars made it into the national record books for the longest winning streak (29 wins) in the nation in 2003-2004. Coach Norman has been named Illinois Basketball “Coach of the Year” 5 times; Region IV “Coach of the Year” 7 times, and Arrowhead Conference “Coach of the Year” 13 times. Even though Norman built the Highland program into a national powerhouse, he has always been known for his humility and appreciation for the unparalleled following and support from Cougar Nation, Highland’s loyal fan base. In addition to his successes on the court, he is most proud of his student-athletes’ accomplishments in the classroom. As an advocate for higher education, Norman inspired his student-athletes to reach their goals-both athletically and academically. Over 90% of Highland’s men’s basketball players have graduated and transferred to Universities and colleges throughout the United States during his tenure. Several former players are competing professionally. Reflecting on Norman’s years as head coach, Joe Kanosky said, “The College is very proud of his 15 seasons as coach. Pete came to Highland at a time when the program was in need of revitalization and he surely accomplished that goal. Most importantly, Pete set a precedent that academics matter. He is most respected by the College community for his commitment to helping his players be good students and citizens as well as excellent athletes.” Norman will be formerly inducted and presented with the NJCAA plaque on March 6th during the Men’s Region IV Championship Game in the Larry F. Kahl Gymnasium on the HCC campus. Schlotman - Woessner
Bob and Julie Schlotman of Sheldon, Illinois are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Joanna, to Dave Woessner of Sacramento, California. He is the son of Ray and Melissa Woessner of Milledgeville, Illinois. Joanna is a 2002 graduate of Watseka Community High School, and a 2006 graduate of Purdue University where she earned a BA degree in Communication. She received her MS degree in Human Resource Management from Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri, and is employed as an Admissions Representative for Western Career College in Sacramento, California. Dave is a 2002 graduate of Milledgeville High School, and a 2006 graduate of the University of Illinois – Champaign, where he earned a BS degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology. Dave is currently working toward his PhD in Microbiology at the University of California in Davis, California. No date has been set for the wedding. Melissa Fitzpatrick Selected for Leadership Seminar
West Carroll High School’s Melissa Fitzpatrick has been selected to represent West Carroll at this year’s Northern Illinois Leadership Seminar. All sophomores were invited to apply to be West Carroll High School’s Leadership Ambassador. Melissa will go to an all expense paid, 3 day event held in June at North Park University. She and other 10th graders will spend a high-energy weekend consisting of team-building activities, motivational speakers, community service, a talent show, a college fair, and panels of key leaders from various industries, small group discussions, and more. Melissa is the daughter of Jeff and Judy Fitzpatrick. (Photo courtesy of WCHS, Dave Baisden) Heart to Heart Health Fair
At the Heart to Heart Health Fair in Polo at 703 East Buffalo in Polo. Friday, February 2. The event was coordinated by Lisa Gremba (left), Community Relations Coordinator at the Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, getting a blood pressure check from Kathy Jellerichs, Community Health Nurse at CGH Medical Center. (PA photo/Andrew Williamson) National Food Check-Out Week
Carroll County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee chair Jan Appel and committee member Hazel Getz present the Thomson/Fulton Food Pantry with a check for $200 in celebration of National Food Check-Out Week February 21-27, 2010. Food Check-Out Week focuses on helping Americans learn how to stretch their grocery dollars with healthy, nutritious food. America’s farmers and ranchers are committed to producing safe, healthy and abundant food. And they share a common concern with consumers when it comes to putting nutritious meals on the table while sticking to a tight budget. The Women’s Committee is providing each of the four food pantries that serve Carroll County with a $200 check. West Carroll NHS Selects New Members
Fourteen students from West Carroll High School were selected for membership in the National Honor Society. These students are considered “Active” members in the West Carroll High School Chapter. All new members will officially be installed into the NHS at the annual Scholastic Banquet held on April 28. The students were selected by the West Carroll Faculty Council for meeting high standards of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. “National Honor Society members are chosen for and then expected to continue their exemplary contributions to the school and community,” said Dave Baisden, chapter advisor. The new members are; Rachel Allen – Daughter of Ricky & Sherry Allen; Megan Appel – Daughter of Cora Artman and Dale Appel; Liandra Baltierra – Daughter of Mike & Audra Baltierra and Penny & Tom Coussens; Andrew Behnke – Son of Daniel & Darlene Behnke; Sarah Boyer – Daughter of Michelle Boyer and Randy Boyer; Taylor Brunner – Son of Judi Brunner and Jeff Brunner; Nicola Covello – Daughter of Bill & Regina Vessley; Aaron Geesey – Son of Randy & Brenda Geesey; Ashley Huebner – Daughter of Barry Huebner and Grandparents Bob & Cindy Charneske; Kaitlin Mathey – Daughter of Don & Barbara Mathey; Mark Miller – Son of Ron & Lori Miller; Emily Mills – Daughter of Scott & Jamie Mills; Allison Sibley – Daughter of Barbara Sibley and Roger Sibley; Loren Thacher – Penny Thacher and Mark Thacher. “There has been an active National Honor Society chapter in our schools since 1933,” Baisden added. The NHS ranks as one of the oldest and most prestigious national organizations for high school students. Chapters exist in more than 60 percent of the nation’s high schools and since 1921, millions of students have been selected for membership. Local Physician Named Medical Director at Pleasant ViewBy Andrew Williamson
Dr. Denice Smith, born-and raised in Morrison, has joined the Pleasant View Rehabilitation and Health Care Center as the Medical Director. Dr. Smith has been with the Petersen Health Care, Inc. network since February 2007 at another facility, and joined Pleasant View in October 2008, when the network acquired it. A graduate of Morrison High School, Dr. Smith attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Medical School at the University of Illinois and completed her residency at Genesis in Davenport. After being asked about her background, Dr. Smith said, “I’m back . . . after an almost 15-year hiatus!” “It’s a good community. That’s why I came back.” She feels that Pleasant View has the opportunity to bring a lot to the community. “I think the biggest goal really . . . is to bring it (Pleasant View) back to the community, but allow more physicians to continue caring for their patients. Before they did not have a lot of options for physician choices here.” There are other nursing homes in Morrison, and Dr. Smith feels that it is important that as the population ages, and as certain services become important, that they try to work together to bring another option for good quality care for the elderly or those that can not take care of themselves. As the Medical Director, if people don’t have a physician at Pleasant View, she will take care of them, or if a patient wants to change physicians, she will be their doctor as well. Other community physicians can come to Pleasant View to care for their existing patients, also. The doctor explained, “When you’ve been with your doctor for a while, it’s hard to make those changes, especially . . . if coming to a place that’s not home.” She mentioned other good improvements in the quality of care and at Pleasant View in general. Community members can feel better about making a tough decision should the time come. “Having grown up here and been here before – and there’s of course been a lot of changes over the years – coming back, there’s been a lot of improvements already that I’ve seen.” Referring to Pleasant View in Morrison, “It’s almost like there’s a town inside of the town.” Pleasant View has 74 beds in the facility, and includes long term-care. Two other long-term care options are available in Morrison. Dr. Smith said in regards to long-term care, “Because of the very confident nursing staff here and the training that they’ve had, they do have the ability to take on some more of the complex cases.” “That gives a few more options to the community, too, if people have complex care.” For more information about Pleasant View Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, please contact Jill Smith, Director of Social Services, at (815) 772-7288. Soup Supper & Dessert Auction at Spring Valley Church
On March 6th, Spring Valley Church will sponsor a fund raiser to support a missions group heading to New Orleans, LA this summer for a neighborhood rebuild project. In 2005 Hurricane Katrina ravaged the city of New Orleans leaving thousands homeless - many still remain homeless today. In an effort to rebuild the neighborhoods of that city, a group from the Spring Valley Church will be joining Samaritan’s Purse. The team will be working on constructing and rehabilitating up to 50 homes for especially needy and displaced residents. The Soup Supper will be at the church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL. Soup served from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM and will feature three soup choices. The Dessert Auction will follow immediately after the supper and will feature Marc Gravert as auctioneer. Make sure you come early enough to get your auction number! To find out more about the event go to www.springvalleychurch.net. West Carroll FFA Celebrates National FFA Week
The West Carroll FFA’s JV officer team of Kim Durward, Garrett Badtke, Audrie Ashby, Zach Whitebread, August Ashby, and Megan Appel organized and recently completed activities celebrating National FFA week. National FFA Week was celebrated during February 22-26 at the West Carroll High School. Monday, February 22 FFA members dressed in their FFA T-shirts and enjoyed a pork chop lunch. Greenhand FFA members dyed one of their hands green to signify obtaining the FFA Greenhand degree. Tuesday, February 23 was “dress like a hunter” day. There was a bags tournament held during the lunch periods and the winners were Elaynie Shepherd, Katie Phillips, and Ethan Baisden. Each winner was presented a $10 gift card for use in the FFA milk machine. Wednesday, February 24 members dressed in the traditional FFA blue and gold colors. There was a milk chugging contest held each lunch period and winners were Jacob Klein, Kim Durward, Kara Durward, Matt Strauch, David Walter and Kayla Wilson. Again each winner received a $10 gift card for use in the FFA milk machine.
Thursday, February 25 was “dress like a farmer” and tractor day at the school. Garrett Badtke, Cody Carson, Brandon Colgan, Isaac Ritchie and Tim Morgan each drove tractors to school. Friday, February 26 the West Carroll FFA treated the West Carroll faculty and staff to a breakfast of biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs and sausage. It was also “official FFA dress day” for all chapter FFA members. FFA Official dress consists of dark slacks, white collard shirt, dark tie, dark shoes, dark socks and the FFA jacket zipped to the top. The FFA Organization is the largest youth organization in the world and its mission statement is to promote premier leadership, personal growth and career success among its members .
Northwest Illinois ‘Super Recycling’ Event AnnouncedNorthwest Illinois residents can recycle used oil, household and automotive batteries, unwanted electronics, latex paint, and fluorescent lights from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 3rd at the University of Illinois Extension office in Mt. Carroll, near the intersection of highways 78 and 64/52. Most recycled materials can be dropped off for free such as used oil, electronics, batteries and compact fluorescent lights (CFL’s). Items that have a nominal charge include latex paint with various container fees (quart - $1.50, gallon - $2.50, 2 gallon - $3.50, 5 gallon pail - $8.00) and tube fluorescent lights with a fee of $2.00 per 4 ft. and smaller and $4.00 for any tubes longer than 4 ft. A short list of electronics accepted include, CPUs, monitors, televisions, VCRs, DVD players, printers (laser, ink jet), keyboards, laptops, cords and cables, CDs and diskettes, phones, radios, speakers, copiers, cell phones, and more. Batteries accepted include alkaline, rechargeable, and lead-acid types. Compact fluorescent lights will be accepted through Jo-Carroll Energy’s collection bucket located at the Extension office. The Super Recycling Event also includes a household hazardous waste collection that is only open to Carroll and Jo Daviess County residents. There is a $5 participation fee per household to drop off household hazardous waste. There is no limit to the quantity to be disposed of. Household hazardous waste includes harsh household cleaners, automotive products, yard pesticides and garden products, paints and varnishes. Further details will be published on each part of the Super Recycling Event in the coming weeks. The program is sponsored by the Green Fair Alliance, the Jo-Carroll Solid Waste Agency, and University of Illinois Extension. For questions, contact Maggie Friedenbach, Recycling and Conservation Programs Coordinator, , or . RAB Meeting To Be HeldA Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) meeting will be held on the evening of March 11th, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in Building 247 Conference Room at the Savanna Army Depot. All meetings are open to the public. If you have any questions regarding this Savanna Army Depot meeting. Please contact John E. Clarke, BRAC (Base Realignment and Closure) Environmental Coordinator at or Cindy Irwin, Savanna Site manager at Unmasking the Possibilities with IAHCEMembers of the Carroll County Home & Community Education will be attending their Annual State Conference held this year in Bloomington, Illinois, March 23-25, 2010. Through the years, our organization has changed to progress with the current times, trends or needs. It was first known as Home Bureau Federation for farm wives. Today, we are Home & Community Education with our goal being education for our homes and community. We work to promote social and economic well being in our homes and neighborhoods. We are not our Mother’s Home Bureau anymore. HCE continues to cross the boundaries when providing unique and inventive ideas for our lessons providing members the opportunity to learn current and relevant information. We strive to provide our state and county officer’s important information that allows them to work, support and promote the community in which they serve. While attending our 86th conference, members will attend share shops some of which are: Recycling; Ethical Wills; Computers; Cons, Frauds, & Scams; Human Trafficking; and health related issues such as Arthritis, Memory Loss, Ovarian Cancer, Cataracts, Insulin Pumps and Hospice. There are many more share shops available that our members will be taking and all this information is taken back to their own counties to share with members who could not attend the conference. For more information on Carroll County Home and Community Education please contact Bev Stoner-Flickinger at . Basket for Ag Week BabyDo you know of someone expecting a baby in March, say between the 14th and 20th? If so, let the Carroll County Farm Bureau know when the baby is born. March 20th, officially marks National Ag Day. National Ag Day is a day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture. The Women’s Committee has put together a basket of Ag items for the first baby in the county born during National Ag Week. The basket includes items made from agriculture and those that promote it. There is a milk can bank, an ag book, a soy candle, meat locker gift certificate and more. Please notify our office at or via email at by Friday, March 26 of any babies you know born between March 14-20 to be eligible. Give Us Your EmptiesIf you need a place to recycle your empty computer cartridges, the Lanark United Methodist Women would appreciate them being dropped off at the Lanark Public Library on West Carroll St. The Lanark United Methodist Women will send them in and receive money for their “improve the church kitchen” fund. All brands accepted. Carroll County Preschool ScreeningsIt is time for preschool screenings! The screening is free of charge and gives parents a measure of how their child is developing and how they can help their child learn even more. Testing includes vision and hearing, motor, language and cognitive development. During an exit conference, parents will be given an overview of how their child did as well as information about educational opportunities and free preschool programs. Screenings are provided by Early Step preschool, Right Steps Family Center, Carroll County School Districts, Bi-County Special Education and TCOC Head Start. Each School District is scheduling screening appointments for children who will be 3 or 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2010. If you are not able to attend the screening in your district, you can make an appointment in any district and results will be sent to your district for their eligibility list. 2010 Screening Dates:- March 12th : Chadwick - Sue Carter 684-5191 Ext. 254 (Eligibility list for Dist. # 399) - March 4th & March 5th –Lanark/Shannon – Karen Wilhelms. 493-6301 (Eligibility list for Dist # 308) - March 25th & March 26th – Savanna/Mt. Carroll/Thomson –Lyn Francke 273-7750 (Eligibility list for Dist #314) - In Milledgeville, screenings were held Feb. 26th. If you missed it, please call any of the other districts to make an appointment. Parents interested in how their children ages 4 months to 2-1/2 years are developing should call the Right Steps Family Center at 273-7750 to set up a testing appointment at time and place convenient for you.
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