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Three EHS Students Recognized at Juried Art Show

Eastland High School art students are award winners in the 43rd annual HCC District Juried High School Art Exhibit. They include, top photo, left to right, Bailey Lauder, 1st place, with a multi-media piece, entitled Rain Will Fall; Laura Kniss, 2nd place, with a pastel drawing, entitled Ancestors; and Delanie Giedd, Best of School, with a pastel drawing, entitled Puppy Face (at right).

Twenty-nine Eastland art students have their work included in this show also.

This exhibition is designed to recognize young artists in the Freeport and surrounding area, and to celebrate their visual contributions to the community. It also presents them with the opportunity to participate in a professional, juried exhibition held in an academic venue.

The exhibit will be up through April, 26th in the Highland Gallery, located in the Ferguson building, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Courtesy of Jean Matheson)

Move-In Day for the New Lanark Library

It’s starting to look like a library! The new shelving and furniture was set up last week. Volunteers and members of the Lanark Public Library Board and Friends of the Lanark Public Library started the transition from the old facility on Carroll St. to the new City of Lanark Municipal Building at 111 S. Broad St. on Saturday, April 6.

The Library reopens Tuesday, April 9 at noon. The Lanark City Hall has been operating at the new facility since February.

An official grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony has been scheduled during Old Settlers Days in June. Watch The Prairie Advocate and www.pacc-news.com for details.
(PA photos/John Huggins)

Ralph Fletcher Visits West Carroll

On Thursday, April 4th, staff developer and children’s book author, Ralph Fletcher, visited West Carroll. Amber Findlay, Christa Curley, Janell Hartman, and Keta Foltz wrote a grant through the Illinois Reading Council to fund this event. The grant, worth $3,287, funded the author visit as well as teaching materials used to prepare for this experience.

Teachers from both the primary and middle school participated in an on-line book club using the book, Boy Writers: Reclaiming Their Voices by Ralph Fletcher.

Meanwhile, at the middle school, Pat Foltz launched a “Boy Writer” lunch club for 7th grade students. The grant money provided those students with another book written for boy writers titled Guy-Write: What Every Guy Writer Needs to Know by Ralph Fletcher. When Mr. Fletcher spent the morning at the primary school and afternoon at the middle school. He had a special lunch session with Mr. Foltz’s “Boy Writer” lunch club.

The teachers in the West Carroll schools work tirelessly to provide positive reading and writing experiences for the students year round. Their program, which utilizes “Rocky the Writing Raccoon” donated by Facemakers, Inc., includes summer writing bags, author visits, Wear a Word Day, and a special writing day for 1st graders at the end of the year. These programs are funded through PTO box tops, a book fair at West Carroll Primary School (April 15 – 18), and an Illinois Reading Council Literacy Support Grant.

Recently the primary school teachers traveled to Springfield, IL to present this program at the Illinois Reading Conference. Over eighty teachers from across Illinois attended their session to learn how they can motivate students in their schools.

Three Lamplighters who are examining a sampling of the gowns to be shown. In the photo from left to right are Arlene Johnson, Elayne Sivertsen and Connie Hendrick. The oldest gown to be modeled is from 1904 and the newest

‘Talking Trash’ in Savanna

The Savanna Vision Network, the City of Savanna, the Savanna Chamber of Commerce and the West Carroll FFA will be hosting a downtown cleanup. It is planned for Tuesday, April 23, 2013 and will include the area from City Hall to Marquette Park. Many service, civic, and youth organizations will participate in the litter pickup.

The “Talking Trash” teams are under the direction of Bill Scott and Paul Hartman, Savanna Vision Network; Tony McCombie, Savanna Chamber of Commerce; Public Works Department, City of Savanna. Volunteer workers are asked to bring identifiable rakes, brooms, gloves, etc. Volunteers and volunteer supervisors are still needed; please call Pam at for more information.

Moring Disposal will be providing a bulky waste clean-up day for all homes in the City of Savanna tentatively set for May 18, 2013. All bulky waste must be at the curb by 6:00 am on the bulky waste pick up day. Please look for a news release from Moring and the City with a list of acceptable/unacceptable items.

Each participating residence may place up to three large bulky items, along with one cubic yard of miscellaneous waste at the curb on pick up day. One cubic yard is equivalent to about seven 30 gallon garbage containers. All small miscellaneous items must be bagged, boxed, or containerized in a manageable form.

NOTE: Electronic items are now banned from Illinois landfills. Please contact; Moring Disposal with any questions at or .

Whiteside Forum Presentation

The Whiteside Forum will present “Think Global, Act Local: Work and the World Economy” on Friday night April 19, 2013 starting at 7:30 pm with our guest speaker Dr. Jannett Highfill, economist, editor and poet. This event will be held in the Community Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St. Morrison, IL, with registration starting at 7pm and is free and open to the public.

Dr. Highfill is a published poet, Editor of “Global Economy Journal,” President of the Missouri Valley Economics Association, and a Professor in the Department of Economics at Bradley University in Peoria specializing in international economics, international trade and international monetary economics. She will speak to the topic of “ The economics of globalization and basic international comparisons” followed by a moderated audience question and answer period.

We hear a lot about the lack of jobs, globalization, too-big-to-fail, debt, austerity and bailouts, but what does it all mean? Come with your questions and let Dr. Highfill be our guide in understanding how the world economy affects us all. For more information please contact Marc Adami at .

(L to R) Tina Stretton, TLP Manager of Theatre Operations, Mt. Carroll Rotarian Julie Katzenberger, and TLP Executive Director James Beaudryas Julie makes the annual donation of $750 from the Mt. Carroll Rotary Club. Timber Lake Playhouse of Mt. Carroll is the oldest summer stock theatre in Illinois. (Courtesy of MC Rotary)

Christine Pirkle, Sales & Event Coordinator at the Goldmoor Inn in Galena spoke to the Savanna Rotary Club about the history of the Goldmoor Inn, the restaurant and the many special event opportunities. Pictured with Christine are (left) Ed Bochniak, her father and Savanna Rotary Club Treasurer and (right) Bryan McCaskey Savanna Rotary Club President.

West Carroll FFA Ag Mechanics Team Wins Section #1 Contest

The West Carroll FFA Ag Mechanics team won the Section #1 Ag Mechanics Contest held on March 13 at West Carroll High School. The West Carroll team score was 393. Forreston placed 2nd with 289.5.

Individually for West Carroll, Brandon Anderson placed 1st and Ashley Hunt placed 2nd in surveying; Alex Handel placed 1st and Dylan Williams placed 2nd in electricity; Janelle Dykstra placed 1st in welding; Jacob Ritchie placed 2nd in carpentry; Glenn Hoffman placed 2nd and Bryan Hansen placed 5th in power. West Carroll also had 3 JV members participating in the contest which were Bryan Hansen, Ashley Hunt, and Alex Handel.

An Ag Mechanics contest consists of taking a written test and then doing a hands-on practical in each of the 5 mechanics areas.

District 1 Record Books

On Wednesday, March 13, 2013, three members of the Chadwick-Milledgeville FFA Chapter participated in the District 1 record book contest.

Alex Fink competed with her Grain Production Entrepreneur book and received a second placing out of five.

Courtney Swalve got fourth place in the Beef Production Placement area.

Alan Osterhaus placed second with his Dairy Production Entrepreneur book.

These record books are based on the expenses, profits, and hours involved in working on the students SAE. Students are able to compete with these books on a State and National level also. Alex, Courtney, and Alan spent many hours working on their crops and animals. Congratulations to Alex, Courtney, and Alan for making it to the District level of competition.

Lisa Jones (L), representing the West Carroll Education Foundation, was the guest speaker at the April 2 Mount Carroll Rotary meeting. Rotarian Cathy Smikle (R) and the club presented a $1000 check for the foundation as they have done since 1993 in support of the Mt. Carroll Education Foundation, and then the West Carroll Education Foundation. The WCEF annual Radiothon will be held Friday, April 19, 2013 from 8 a.m. to noon at the West Carroll Primary School in Savanna. Pledges can be dropped off at the school or can be phoned into during the four hour radiothon. The WCEF supports many school district programs and special activities. The radiothon will be broadcast live by WCCI 100.3 FM Savanna. (Courtesy of MCRotary)

New members joining Savanna First United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 31, 2013 are (l to r): Gene Smiley, Rev. Sejoon Jang, Sandy Wurster, John Powell, Jean Treter, Christy Clemens.

Liz Bryant: Milledgeville HS Student of the Month

Congratulations to Liz Bryant, selected as the February Student of the Month.

Milledgeville students of the month are nominated and voted upon by the high school faculty, who select their nominations based on which student has performed or surpassed ‘above and beyond’ expectation in their classes.

Liz is a great student. She is able to work through difficult questions with maturity and respect of other points of view.  She is well organized and helpful.  Liz is a member of the yearbook staff and has recently been moved to the status of editor on the staff.  She deserves recognition for her excellence.

Liz, a senior, is the daughter of Ted and Rebecca Bryant. Her career goal is to be a Child Psychologist. Her favorite class is History of Ourselves Literature. “We learn about many different parts of each era in a fun way,” said Liz. “Mrs. Jogerst, my top teacher, finds new ways to teach and keeps it entertaining.”

A few of her extracurricular activities include softball, basketball, National Honor Society and yearbook. What’s on her iPod playlist? Country. Favorite actor: Channing Tatum; Favorite movie: Never Back Down or The Notebook; Last good book I read: The Hunger Games; Hobbies: Hanging out with my friends and my boyfriend; Favorite games: Softball; Favorite food: Crab Rangoon; Biggest fear: Snakes and some heights; Pet peeve: Chomping gum.

“If I could meet one person it would be Sheldon Cooper because I would want to see his actual personality,” Liz stated. “Next to my name in the dictionary would be the word: Spontaneous. The thing I like most about my home town is how small and comfortable it is - knowing every one.

“The people that has been most influential in my life are my parents because they have gotten me through the last 18 years in many ways.”

Mississippi Riverview 5K/10K Run

Spring time is here and it is time to get running! Together Riverview Center and All Our Kids Network are hosting the Mississippi Riverview 5K/10K Run on Saturday April 27, 2013. The run will begin at Marquette Park Boat Landing in Savanna and will take us along the banks of the River. The run will feature a post-run party at Manny’s Pizza, a t-shirt, and awards!

Registration begins at 7:00 am and race starts promptly at 8:00 am. Pre-registration can be done to secure a race t-shirt online at www.getmeregistered.com or find a form and more information at www.riverviewcenter.org or email for a form. Come enjoy the wonderful spring weather all while supporting families affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, or child abuse.

Living History Featured
at Fifth Annual Wax Museum

(R) Lily O’Connor of Mount Carroll portrays “Pocahontas” during the West Carroll Primary School’s 4th Grade Wax Museum. This is the 5th year for the students to participate in the event. A large number of people came to see a night of living history.

(L) Lakin Getz acted the part of Sacagawea at the Wax Museum on Wednesday, April 3rd at WCPS in Savanna. Students researched their characters, and memorized their speeches. Be sure to catch this amazing night next year. $675.71 was raised in donations and bake sale proceeds which will benefit the West Carroll Education Foundation.
(PA photos/Lynnette Forth)

Illinois Rural Library Award
Presented To Chadwick Middle School Teachers

The Pamela J. Farris Rural Library Award was given to Katie Wilkinson and Shevawn Yochem March 14th at the Illinois Reading Conference in Springfield. Five hundred dollars’ worth of the latest titles in children’s books was awarded to each teacher. The books were delivered to their school Friday morning March 22nd by members of the IRC. Both are middle school teachers for the Chadwick-Milledgeville School District.

ALOT Helps Ag Leaders Today!

Illinois Farm Bureau® created “Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow” (ALOT), an agricultural leadership development program designed to give participants a head start on tackling tomorrow’s responsibilities.

Twenty-nine IFB members representing 13 counties have successfully completed the 34th ALOT program. Wendy Erbsen, Edwin Livengood, and Michael Urish represented Carroll County. The 2013 ALOT sessions were held in northern Illinois. To date, 1045 participants have graduated from the program.

The eight-week training program allows participants to study and develop leadership skills in the areas of communication, political process, agricultural economics, and global issues. The 2014 ALOT program will be held in central Illinois.

Women Changing the Face of Agriculture Conference

The fifth annual Women Changing the Face of Agriculture conference on March 8 at Southern Illinois University Carbondale provided young women professional development and networking opportunities.

The conference featured more than 100 women with careers in many facets of the agriculture industry. These professionals shared their stories and tips with more than 450 young women, including some from Eastland High School, interested in pursuing an education or career in agriculture.

In a ‘speed networking’ format, young women received insight into helpful agriculture courses, internship and career options, salary ranges and much more followed by informational breakout sessions on several important topics.

Among the many attendees were Eastland students.

Sarah Muirhead served as the keynote speaker of the conference. She was raised actively in farming and 4-H and serves as a manager to an international publication called Feedstuffs that provides news, information and analysis involved in our modern food production systems. She also co-created Foodstuffs FoodLink, a multi-media effort dedicated to providing you and your family with the facts related to food and how it’s produced. Muirhead advice on women making marks in agriculture.

“I had a desire to make my own mark in agriculture. For those of you seeking a career where you can truly make a difference, this is where it’s at. Agriculture needs you and no one and no stereotype is ever going to get in our way!”

For more information about the conference, visit www.womenchangingthefaceofagriculture.com. Follow the conference on Facebook for career tips, agriculture news and future conference information. The 2014 Women Changing the Face of Agriculture conference will take place on March 7 in Quincy, Illinois.

CC Haiti Mission Project Presentation

The Carroll County Haiti Mission Project will host an informational meeting on

Monday, April 22nd at 7 pm at the Heritage Center in Lanark at 106 S. Broad St.

There will be a power point presentation by Bill Timm, founder of the group and other members will be present to discuss the latest trip to Haiti this past February. There will also be a question and answer time for anyone interested in the project. This informal forum is open to the public and new members are welcome! For more information, contact Bill Timm at or Pam Sorg at . For more information on the Carroll County Haiti Mission Project, check out the website at www.cchmp.tripod.com.

Friends of the Pecatonica to Meet

Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation (FPRF) monthly meeting on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 7:00 pm at The Rafter’s Restaurant, 9426 West Wagner Road, Lena, Illinois in the Cafe’ Dining Room. President Joe Ginger will be in charge of the meeting. The FPRF will be discussing the next phase of work at Atten’s Landing, Posting the 2013 river events & activities, plans for river development, maintenance, and recreation in Stephenson County. We will be reviewing equipment repair updates and discussing relocation of our equipment (we are looking for storage) , plans for future meetings, activities and more. We are a fun and active 501 (c)3 Not-for-profit organization. Please come and join us. All are welcome.

Progressive Agriculture Safety Day™ Planned

A Progressive Agriculture Safety Day for children ages 6 to 13 is being planned for Saturday, May 4 at the Carroll County Fairgrounds in Milledgeville from 8:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. The event is being conducted by the Carroll County Farm Bureau Quality of Life Action Team in conjunction with the Progressive Agriculture Foundation. Children often see farm and livestock operations as exciting playgrounds – providing endless hours of fun and adventure. However, these facilities and the livestock and equipment on them also can set the stage for tragedy. The Action Team is looking to educate the youth along with parents on the hazards that exist on the farm.

Hands-on demonstrations teach participants lifesaving first aid techniques and reveal the hidden hazards of farm surroundings. Demonstrations focus on farm hazards associated with electricity, fire, grain safety, first aid, bicycle safety, and more. We will also be offering a free CPR class for parents to attend while their children partake in the safety day. Each family attending the Safety Day will receive a free first-aid kit compliments of the Carroll County Farm Bureau through a grant from the Illinois Farm Bureau and COUNTRY Financial.

Parents can obtain more information about registering their children to participate in the safety day by calling the Carroll County Farm Bureau at or printing a registration form off our website at www.carrollcfb.org. Registrations must be received by April 22.

Extension to Offer Emerald Ash Borer Education for Public

University of Illinois Extension will host an informative emerald ash borer homeowner management workshop on Monday, May 20th from 6 to 7 pm at Highland Community College West Campus in Elizabeth. University of Illinois Extension educators will explain the history, life cycle, and control options for emerald ash borer, as well as the management choices available for selectively saving your ash tree. There will be time for participants to ask questions.

The emerald ash borer is a small, metallic-green beetle native to Asia. Its larvae burrow into the bark of ash trees, causing the trees to starve and eventually die. Ash trees can be infested with EAB for a few years before the tree begins to demonstrate any signs of EAB infestation.

Currently, 41 Illinois counties are under quarantine to prevent the “man-made” spread of the beetle. The quarantine prohibits the intrastate movement of potentially-contaminated wood products, including ash trees, limbs and branches, and all types of firewood. Currently Ogle, DeKalb, Boone and Winnebago counties are within the quarantine zone with the threat of adjacent counties being confirmed at any point.

The fee for the EAB program is $5. For more information or to register, call the U of I Extension office at or visit us online at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw/

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact the Extension Office hosting the event.

2nd Annual Agri-Science Career Forum Scheduled

Does your sophomore or junior take a special interest in their high school agriculture or science classes? Is he or she unsure of what they will be doing after graduation? If so, you may want to register them for the 2nd Annual Agri-Science Career Forum.

“It’s Up To You” will be the theme of the forum this year, held on Wednesday, May 1st at HCC West in Elizabeth from 8:30am – 2:30pm. Sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension and Highland Community College, the forum is open to Jo Daviess County high school sophomores and juniors with an interest in science or agriculture.

Motivational speaker, Ferron Havens (Executive Director of the Wisconsin Agribusiness Council) will start the day, setting the mood for a lively discussion about careers, and how to get into a profession that you’re passionate about. “If you love your job, you’ll never work a day in your life”, he announced to last year’s attendees.

The remainder of the day will be set up as an informal seminar composed of five more speakers who will present information about “what they do and how they got there”. Students will learn about career topics such as education, sales/marketing, research and the military.

Registration fee is $20.00 per student and will include morning snacks, lunch and hand-outs. Please pre-register by April 29th by calling (815) 858-2273 or going on-line: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw/

University of Illinois – U.S. Department of Agriculture – Local Extension Councils Cooperating University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact the Extension office at .

West Carroll Wins 3rd in Operation Teen Safe Driving Program

The Illinois Department of Transportation, the Ford Motor Company Fund, The Allstate Foundation, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White and the Illinois State Police (ISP) today announced the seven winning schools from the 2012-13 Operation Teen Safe Driving (OTSD) program. 3rd place in region 3 went to West Carroll HS. OTSD began in 2007 and, since then, annual teen fatality numbers in automobile crashes have dropped by more than half in Illinois. The program includes the support of Governor Pat Quinn, the Illinois State Board of Education and the national Governor’s Highway Safety Association.

“In 2007, the first year of OTSD, a total of 155 teens died in automobile crashes on Illinois roadways,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider. “In 2012, the provisional count shows that 71 teens died in Illinois crashes. We want to see that number at zero, but the 2012 experience is less than half the number we saw in 2007, and we think that is a huge step in the right direction. We will not be satisfied until we reach zero fatalities, and we believe this nationally recognized, peer-led program is an excellent tool to help us try to continue this positive trend.”

Carroll County Soil and Water Conservation District Scholarship Winner

The Directors of the Carroll County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) are proud to announce their 2013 scholarship winner. Haley Endress of Shannon is the recipient of the $500 award. Haley is the daughter of James and Deborah Endress. She has demonstrated outstanding academic ability as well as extra-curricular involvement in many organizations. Haley is majoring in Veterinary Medicine at The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. The directors and staff of the Carroll County Soil & Water Conservation District would like to congratulate this outstanding young woman and wish her the best of luck in all future endeavors.

Computer Art SPIN Club To Meet

By Leanne Rahn, Carroll County Community Worker 4-H & Youth

The next meeting of the Carroll County Computer Art SPIN club will be Saturday, April 20, from 1:00-3:00 pm, at the Clinton Community College Technology Center, at 1951 Manufacturing Dr., Clinton Iowa. The group is for all 4-H & non4-H youth between the ages of 10 and 18 years old by September 1.

This session, the topic will be exploring computer based graphic design. This is a hands-on learning group that will meet for a total of six times.

For more information contact University of Illinois Carroll Co. Extension Office at or Leanne Rahn at .

Carroll County 4-H Shooting Sports Archery Group to Meet

By Leanne Rahn, Carroll County Community Worker 4-H & Youth

A 4-H archery workshop will be held on Saturday, April 13 On Saturday, April 13, the archery group will meet at Tri-County Archery, Dixon, at 2:00 p.m. The clinic will run to approximately 3:30 p.m. Do not bring any equipment. A parent MUST attend with you; if your mom or dad cannot then you need to find another adult to be responsible for you.

The May 4 practice shoot date has been changed to Saturday, May 11 at 9:00 a.m. Please adjust your practice schedule.

For more information contact Mike York, Lanark or Leanne Rahn at the Carroll Co. Extension Office or .

Carroll County 4-H Horse Committee To Meet

By Leanne Rahn, Carroll County Community Worker 4-H & Youth

The next meeting of the Carroll Co. 4-H Horse Committee will be Monday, April 15, at 7:00 p.m. at the Carroll County Extension Office meeting room. Anyone interested in working with youth with their horse and pony project is welcome to attend. The committee is always looking for new members.

Agenda items include the summer learning opportunities, upcoming Horse Shows and the 4-H Fair Horse Show plus more.

For more information contact Leanne Rahn at University of Illinois Extension Office at or at .

Carroll County 4-H Jr. Ambassador Group To Meet

By Leanne Rahn, Carroll County Community Worker 4-H & Youth

The Jr. Ambassadors will be meeting Monday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Extension Office kitchen in Mt. Carroll. They will continue with work and planning of their service learning project. Contact Leanne Rahn at the Carroll County University of Illinois Extension Office for more information on how to join the Jr. Ambassador team. Please call or e-mail . Bring a friend.

Carroll County 4-H Project Workshop

By Leanne Rahn, Carroll County Community Worker 4-H & Youth

All Carroll County 4-H’ers are invited to register for the Project Workshop to be held on Saturday, April 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Naaman Diehl Auditorium in Mt. Carroll. Six hands-on sessions will be offered, 4-H’ers can register for three sessions. Registration deadline is April 18 to the Carroll County Extension Office.

Workshops offered are: Cookie/Cupcake Decorating - basic cookie & cupcake decorating. Cookie decorating for Holidays or special occasion. Cupcake - how to frost and decorate using cupcakes to make a design i.e. cloud, balloon. What to bring: 12 cupcakes or cookies to Decorate. Tips and tubes if you have them. (Do not buy, will have some available) Cost for class: $2.00 for materials. Class size limited to 15

Horse’n Around - You will work with tack, participate in show preparation activities, learn how to properly wrap legs. What to bring: Notebook and pencil

Scrapbooking - Will do a 2 page lay out with a stamped title and embellishments to take home. What to bring: 3 - 4x6 photos and 4 - 3x3 photos (can cut them down at workshop); scrapbook adhesive. Cost for class: $5.00 for materials. Class size limited to 6.

Sewing - Will go over several hand stitches (both decorative and functional) and their uses. After practicing these stitches we will learn how to use them in reverse applique. What to bring: small sharp, pointed tip sewing scissors and hand sewing needles. Cost for class: $1.00 for two pieces of material (base & contrast) and thread. (Will try to have extra material for sale for those who would like to have additional material to complete a project such as a small pillow) Class size limited to 6.

Photography Techniques – Camera Obscura - Will review photography basics, then go into detail about how light works to create a photograph. The phenomenon of “camera obscura” is how photography was first started with film in the 1800s. This project is easily done and quite magical. We will create a room into a live camera and experience what it is like inside a camera. What to bring: cameras are optional but recommended, bring notebook, pencils & open mind. Class size limited to 12.

Woodworking “Do the Do” - Learn the techniques of turning on a lathe and how to make pens/pencils. All will have the opportunity to do this, but not enough time to finish one. You will also run a table top drill press to make pencil holder to take home. Many other hand tools will be available to use. Class size limited to 10.

Adults and high school age teens are needed to help the presenters. If you are willing to help, please contact the office. For a registration form contact the Carroll County Extension Office at or Leanne Rahn at or on Carroll County Extension website at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/clw

County 4-H Shooting Sports Shotgun Group to Meet

By Leanne Rahn, Carroll County Community Worker 4-H & Youth

Clinics for the 4-H Shooting Sports Shotgun project will be held every Tuesday and Thursday night from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Clark VanBuskirk shooting range at 8989 VanBuskirk Road, Mt. Carroll during the month of April (April 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 & 30th).

The Shooting Sports Shotgun Club is open to current and non-4-H youth 10 and older by September 1, 2012.

Bring with you to the clinics: $10 to cover the cost of shells and targets; A 20 or 12 gauge shotgun; A parent or adult – you will also have paper work to fill out that needs a parent signature; Safety glasses if you have them; Dress for the weather & bring bug spray

If you have any questions, contact Wayne Knight at or the Carroll Co. Extension Office at .

Organ Concert in Morrison

Several talented area organists will be featured at the Presbyterian Church’s organ concert on Sunday, April 21. The Presbyterian organist, Cynthia Perrizo, will be joined by Patricia Cassens from the United Methodist Church and Rich Criss from the Emmanual Reformed Church. Connie Swanson/DeSpain will also sing a special hymn.

The church’s organ originally was designed for the church by Henry Beard of the Moller Organ Company, Hagerstown, Md., and installed in 1951. During the summer of 1995, it was rebuilt by the Levsen Organ Company in Princeton, Iowa. Levsen replaced the deteriorated leather bellows with an electric valve action. Four new ranks of pipes were added, and chambers housing the pipes were remodeled to provide more room.

The concert will begin at 3:00 p.m. and will be followed with a time of fellowship. The building is accessible to all. The church is located at 100 E. Lincolnway in Morrison.