First Campbell Center Raffle Drawing Winner Donates Prize

Campbell Center Board members announced that Seth Crippen’s ticket was drawn Saturday, August 14, 2010 at the Campbell Center Board’s monthly meeting. The raffle is a fundraiser to help pay for damage that occurred last winter to the Center’s campus water pipe system.

Rather than accept the money, Crippen donated the winnings back to the Campbell Center.

“We are pleased to support the Campbell Center and the important work they do there,” Crippen said. Crippen and his wife Melissa own a sign corporation. Their company created and installed the Center’s handsome new signage on Highway 78 (photo) after a storm demolished the original sign in 2008. The Campbell Center Board of Directors and Staff applauds this generosity.

For information about the Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies, call , or visit the web site at www.campbellcenter.org.

Good Samaritan Society-Mount Carroll staff member Sherrie Mueller, physical therapy aide, holds her winning design for the center’s 2010 Walk/Run. Sherrie received the first place award, Tori Keister-second place and Konner Correll-third place. Walk/Run entrants will receive a t-shirt with registration. (Courtesy of Anna Gray)

Good Samaritan Society-Mount Carroll Founder’s Day Walk/Run Benefit

The Good Samaritan Society –Mount Carroll will host a 1K or 2K Walk/Run Benefit on Saturday, Aug. 28 at 8:00 a.m. at the center located at 1006 N. Lowden Rd., Mount Carroll. Proceeds from the walk/run will benefit the residents of Good Samaritan Society-Mount Carroll.

Everyone is welcome to join residents and staff during Founder’s Day special events: Besides the walk/run, there will be a pig roast lunch, Auxiliary dessert booth, entertainment with Peter Smith on guitar at 11:00 a.m., and the Main Avenue Jazz Band sponsored by the City of Mount Carroll at noon, free bounce house and games for children, face painting, Puppets of Praise, wagon rides, dunk tank, silent auction and raffle.

A special program at 1:30 p.m. will include: Presentation of the Colors by American Legion Post #67, Invocation by Chaplain Bob Ziebarth, Candle Lighting Ceremony by Sandy Wilkinson, Resident Council, Welcome by Jennifer Dunk, Administrator, Keynote Address by David J. Horazdovsky, President & CEO of The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, and Benediction by Rev. Elizabeth Mascal.

Registration fees are $7 for individuals and $20 for family entry and include a special T-shirt featuring the winning design by Good Samaritan Society staff member Sherrie Mueller. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to first and second place finishers for the 1K and 2K courses.

Persons of all ages, strollers, wheelchairs and pets are welcome to participate in the family-friendly walk/run. The center’s STAR committee will provide refreshments for walk/run participants after the event. The walk/run will be held rain or shine.

Registration forms are available at the Prairie Advocate office in Lanark, Shaw’s Food Pride in Mount Carroll, and at the Good Samaritan Society –Mount Carroll.

The Founder’s Day Walk/Run will start off the day-long event that celebrates Good Samaritan Society-Mount Carroll’s 40th anniversary of service to the community.

The Founder’s Day celebratory event is sponsored by the service team of the Carroll County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

For more information, call Anna Gray at .

Wells Fargo
Michaelangelo sponsor of Paint the Town 2010

Members of the Children’s Art Preservation Association Paint the Town board of directors accept a donation from Wells Fargo Bank. (L to R) Beth Poling, Paint the Town sponsorship chair; Barbara Bees, PTT event co-chair; Eric Sobie, Wells Fargo branch manager; Sue Gomez, Wells Fargo business banking lender; and Mark Zinnen, PTT registration co-chair. Paint the Town is a family oriented art festival which takes place in Morrison’s downtown on Saturday, Sept. 18. For more information, call the city building at or check the Paint the Town website. (Courtesy of Jim Scott)

Meet Farrah

Heartland has several black kittens ready for adoption. Pictured is Samantha. She is a pretty black kitten with just a spot of white of her chest & tummy. She loves attention and will purr as soon as she gets some attention. She can be a quiet girl, but there is a lot of kitten left in her. Call 244-6543 or 273-3183 today for an appointment to visit Samantha and the other cats and kittens at the shelter that are in need of forever homes.

 

34 Graduate From Educators of Beauty

Brittainee Johnson (left) of Milledgeville received the Determination award based on her excellent performance as a cosmetology student. Presenting the award to Brittainee is Alysia Waldschmidt the Director of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences II at EDUCATORS of Beauty.

Educators of Beauty cosmetology/nail college in Sterling recently held their graduation on July 7, 2010 at Sterling Coliseum in Sterling. There were thirty four graduates in the 2009-2010 cosmetology graduating class.

Ten graduates received scholarships to further their training in cosmetology education. The recipients were selected by the Educator of Beauty education division based on desire, potential, aptitude, need and performace in the field.

All graduates completed 1500 clock hours of instruction, maintained an 85% G.P.A., completed both written and practical technique exams besides studying such subject matter as Color, Sculpture, Beauty Care, Design, Business Management, Retailing, Communication Skills as well as the Science of Cosmetology.

All educator graduates completed 1000 clock hours of instruction, maintained an 85% G.P.A., completed both written and practical technique exams besides studying such subject matter as Post Graduate Training, Educational Psychology, Teaching Methods, Business Methods and Student Teaching. 90% of the graduating class are employed at various beauty salons.colleges in the area. Licensed cosmetologists/educators are employed as nail technicians, hair designers and skin estheticians. Licensed instructors are employed as educators.

Those receiving educator training scholarships were: Danielle Bradbury of Mt. Morris; Kelly Christiansen of Ashton; Maggie Gallentine of Prophetstown; Danica Gramm of Sterling; Kaci Handley of Dixon; Ashley Kophamer of Morrison; Alexandra Paulson of Lanark; Natasha Schillaci of Lyndon; Debbie Walker of Rock falls and Michelle Young of Rock Falls.

 

There were thirty four graduates in the 2009-2010 cosmetology/nail technology graduating class. Pictured from left to right, Front row: Danica Gramm, Sterling; Natasha Schillaci, Lyndon; Megan Balckburn, Sterling; Amanda Hacker, Beaufort, GA; Sinda Figueroa, Sterling; Sara Cruz, Sterling; Maggie Gallentine, Prophetstown; Brittainee Johnson, Milledgeville; Nicole Dugger, Rock Falls

Middle row: Kayla Hammond, Wyanet; Catherine Dale (educator training graduate) Sterling; Kelly Christensen, Ashton; Brandi Anderson, Oregon; Andrea Lopez, Rock Falls; Maribel Lopez, Sterling; Michelle Young, Rock Falls; Callie Bush, Morrison

Back row: A.J. Henson, Nashville, TN; Randi Henkleman, Prophetstown; Ashley Kophamer, Morrison; Kaci Handley, Dixon; Patricia Gallegos, Sterling; Stephanie Martin, Rock Falls; Allie Paulson, Lanark; Jared Hudson, Rock Falls; Melissa Sikkema, Dixon; Danielle Bradbury, Mt. Morris; Crystal Sickler, Rock Falls; Jamie Wolf, Prophetstown; Ashley Martin, Lyndon; Sarah Vancil, Sterling; Debbie Walker, Rock Falls

Absent from photo: Bailey Hughes, Rock Falls; Nicole Simental, Dixon

Morrison Schools Foundation’s Fun Day

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The Morrison Schools Foundation’s Fun Day was held Saturday, July 31 at Prairie Ridge Golf Course. The morning Golf Scramble awarded 72 prizes to 16 men. Ona and Scott Allison donated all the awards except four certificates for plants from Roger and Sue Meiers, K & R Greenhouse.

Best Score--69: Team Houzenga (Abe Houzenga, Greg Hanson, Brad Huizenga, and Todd Workman)

Highest Score--72: Team Have You Seen My Ball? (Matt, Phil, and Brad Tichler and Aaron Wiersema)

The remaining two teams tied for the Blind Draw with a score of 70. Fudd’s Doghouse won the coin toss against Team Renkes (Dalbert Wiebenga, Scott Allison, Keith Wiersema, and Steve VanOsdol)

Longest Drive on #2: Abe Houzenga

Closest to the Pin on #8: Zach Houzenga

Closest to the Pin on #14: chosen by random drawing, Brad Tichler

Longest Putt on #18: Todd Workman

An ever-popular carnival attraction was the dinosaur-themed bounce house. Its use was a generous loan from First Presbyterian Church in Morrison. Best Pets contributed lots of bowls of fish as prizes.

The yen to shop--and support the Morrison Early Learning Program--was satisfied by 25 varied items in the Silent Auction. The event raised $875. People bid on everything from a musical hobby horse, to two quarts of Dairy Queen ice cream, Irish Creme and chocolates, and original artwork. There were a few bidding wars before the dust settled, or rather, the sun set. Following are the top money-makers:

Four hours of “handy work” by Principal Joe Robbins; Four hours at a MHS cheerleading clinic for 5 girls; Opportunity to be a Mustang (sit on the team bench) or play catch with one; Nerf football; MHS basket of two season passes, windbreaker, umbrella, fleece throw, USB flash drive, and more; One hour photo session with Amanda Olson Cook.

The musical entertainment was provided at no charge to MSF. Musicians from “Smokin’ Roaches” included Rob Fulton, Eric Schroeder, Dan Scott, and Kevin Tessendorf. Their sound man was Tommy Jenkins. His young son, Tyler, nicknamed “Junior Roach,” stepped in on guitar. Mike Ziegler, guitarist, was a special guest musician; Wally Burgess, Steve Payne, and Rick Stoudt, from several groups, joined the “Smokin’ Roaches.”

Worship Service and Pancake Breakfast

First Evangelical Lutheran Church is once again hosting their annual pancake breakfast fundraiser at Timber Lake Resort, so mark your calendar for August 29th. The event benefits the flood victims of Carroll County. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, applesauce, fruit juice, milk and coffee, all for a suggested donation of $5.00. The breakfast will be served from 9:00a.m. until 10:30 a.m. and also from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

The Mt. Carroll First Evangelical Lutheran Church is also proud to present the staff of the Lutheran Outdoor Ministry Center, a Lutheran camp located south of Oregon, IL at the annual Timber Lake Resort Worship Service. The service will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will include songs and reading by various members of the group. The L.O.M.C. staff members have just finished a summer of providing entertainment and inspirational service for families and kids of all ages. A free will offering will be taken to help support the ministry of the L.O.M.C. Timber Lake Resort is located just north of Timberlake Road on Black Oak Road 3 1/5 miles southeast of Mt. Carroll, IL. In case of rain, the service will be moved to an indoor location nearby.

Apply Directly To FEMA For Assistance

More than 11,000 people have applied for assistance and nearly $1 million has been approved in grants since the president declared seven Illinois counties eligible for federal disaster assistance Aug. 19.

Residents in Carroll, Cook, DuPage, Jo Daviess, Ogle, Stephenson and Winnebago may be eligible for federal disaster help as they recover from severe storms and flooding that struck Illinois July 22 through Aug. 7.

Anyone who had damages in any of the designated counties may apply online at www.disasterassistance.gov or by phone at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-. The toll-free numbers are available seven days a week, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (CDT) until further notice. Help in other languages is available.

Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster officials say those who have losses from the floods should apply as soon as possible. The initial grants were for temporary rental assistance or damage repairs.

Filing damage reports with local and county officials or voluntary agencies will not start the federal disaster assistance process. You must apply with FEMA. Residents covered by insurance do not have to wait for an insurance inspection to begin the registration process.

When applying for help, be sure to have the following information available:

-Current telephone number.

-Address at the time of the disaster and the address where you now are staying.

-Social Security number, if available.

-Name of insurance company or agent and the policy number, if insured.

-A general list of damages and losses.

-Bank account coding if the applicant prefers to speed up federal assistance by using direct deposit.

Follow FEMA online at www.twitter.com/fema, www.facebook.com/fema, and www.youtube.com/fema. Also, follow Administrator Craig Fugate’s activities at www.twitter.com/craigatfema. The social media links provided are for reference only.

FEMA does not endorse any non-government websites, companies or applications.

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

Morrison Student Struck by Lightning

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On Friday, August 20, 2010, 12-year-old Alex Cartwright, a student at Morrison Southside Elementary, was struck by lightning during an afternoon rainstorm as he was leaving school. As of Saturday, August 21, Alex’s condition is still critical at University of Iowa Hospitals, Burn Unit, Iowa City, IA.

Alex remains in critical condition at the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital, Burn Unit, Iowa City, Iowa.

Diane Williams called Saturday, August 21, to post information on thecity1.com, updating Morrison residents. She stated Alex is still listed in critical condition, but his MRI results were “normal.” She added, “He is fighting really hard!”

She wants to stress that she and husband Leon Williams “are so grateful to Principal Joe Robbins, the Southside teachers, EMT’s, Fire Department, and first responders.

“They really saved his life,” she said.

Williams’ also expressed appreciation for the community support and concern.

Economic Development Efforts in NW Illinois on the Move

TCEDA New Home of Small Business Development Center

The Tri-County Economic Development Alliance (TCEDA), headquartered in Savanna, will be the home of a much-needed Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Mark Petrilli, state director of the Illinois SBDC at the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), notified Randy Prasse, TCEDA executive director of the decision on August 6, 2010

The SBDC—a program of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) that was formerly set up ay both Highland and Sauk Valley Community Colleges—provides management assistance to current and prospective small business owners. SBDCs offer one-stop assistance to individuals and small businesses by providing a wide variety of information and guidance in central and easily accessible branch locations.

The program is a cooperative effort of the private sector, the educational community and federal, state and local governments and is an integral component of Entrepreneurial Development’s network of training and counseling services.

Prasse stated, “I believe that the recovery of our local economies will be on the backs of the innovators and entrepreneurial-spirited small business leaders throughout our region. The services provided through the SBDC and other TCEDA programs are crucial resources for our regional business environment.”

Leveraging a local match requirement of $60,000 provided by TCEDA, the SBDC program infuses $140,000 worth of services into the TCEDA region. Prasse encourages businesses and communities alike to invest in this, and other programs, to enable start-up and small businesses throughout the region to get established and experience growth.

“While fundraising for the local match will be challenging, considering the current economic climate, the services are needed and I have confidence that this addition to TCEDA’s already effective variety of services will be embraced through private and public-sector financial investments in our future.”

Manufacturer’s Council Formed

On August 5, 2010 Tri-County Economic Development Alliance (TCEDA) hosted its debut Manufacturer’s Council at the Lake Carroll Clubhouse. Top leadership representatives from Danisco, Elkay, Invensys, Jo Carroll Energy, Metform, and Rentech attended.

“This group was formed as a result of one-on-one meetings I had with the plant managers throughout the TCEDA region. Our main objective is to provide a professional, peer-to-peer networking opportunity for these folks to discuss shared concerns and opportunities – something that until now has been virtually non-existent,” said Prasse.

Kraig Kniss, Plant Manager of Elkay in Savanna, Illinois stated, “The TCEDA Manufacturer’s Council provides a great opportunity to network, as well as sharing ideas and best practices with other local manufacturing leaders. It also provides a forum for discussing and problem-solving similar issues we collectively face to drive cost, continuously improve and provide a common voice when needed, to continue to support the region economically”

The TCEDA Manufacturer’s Council will meet bi-monthly and each plant will serve as host on a rotating basis. Education, quality workforce development and energy costs were the focus topics of this initial meeting and will fill the agenda in the future. Manufacturer’s looking to join this group can contact TCEDA at ( or by e-mail to

Delinquent RE Property For Sale

Carroll County, as Trustee, has completed their tax deed proceedings on real estate properties that were delinquent for 2006 and prior real estate taxes. The County will now offer for sale the real estate obtained to the public. They will offer approximately 5 items through a sealed bid auction sale. All sealed bids must be in the Carroll County Treasurer’s Office located in the Carroll County Courthouse, 309 N. Main Street, Mt. Carroll, Illinois 61053 no later than the close of business on September 9, 2010.

The sale of these lots should be a major benefit to both the Taxing Districts and the neighboring property owners. This sale will place the properties into the hands of individuals who have an interest in owning them. The County hopes that these new owners will both maintain the property and keep the real estate taxes paid. By eliminating abandoned properties, the appearance of the neighborhood should improve and the value of adjoining properties should increase.

The required minimum bid is just $650.00 per item. All items will be sold to the highest sealed bid received on or before September 9, 2010. Complete bidder’s packets and sale catalogs are now available at the Carroll County Treasurer’s Office or online at www.iltaxsale.com.

For further sale information, contact the Auction Sale Department of the Carroll County Tax Agent’s Office. The telephone number is 1- or or visit us at www.iltaxsale.com. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Fridays.

Manzullo Hails President’s Decision to Declare Northern Illinois a Federal Disaster Area

Congressman Don Manzullo (R-Egan) today thanked President Obama and the officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency for their decision to declare northern Illinois a federal disaster area as a result of the July flooding, opening the counties of Winnebago, Stephenson, JoDaviess, Carroll, Ogle, DuPage and Cook to federal assistance.

“On behalf of the people of northern Illinois, I thank President Obama and FEMA for recognizing the devastation caused by the July floods warranted federal assistance. I also want to thank Senator Durbin and my Illinois Congressional colleagues who unanimously supported this federal disaster declaration even though it did not affect most of their counties,” Manzullo said. “As a result of this action today, the people of northern Illinois who were impacted by massive July flooding will now be able to apply for federal assistance so they can recover and thrive again. I look forward to working closely with FEMA as they come back to northern Illinois to begin processing applications for assistance.”

The federal disaster declaration issued today is for individual assistance and hazard mitigation assistance. The request for public assistance (government infrastructure) is still pending. Click here for more details on the declaration and more information on the individual and hazard mitigation assistance programs. FEMA will provide further information in coming days on the process for applying for federal assistance.

Wyatt Whitebread Scholarship Established at Campbell Center

Campbell Center Board president Ed Juracek announced that the Center has received an anonymous donation of $25,000.00 in honor of Wyatt Whitebread. The unrestricted funds will be used in part to fund a new scholarship and to address some recent mechanical issues on the campus.

The Scholarship will be administered by Campbell Center’s Program Director, Sharon Welton. “This scholarship will be used to provide opportunities for students who would not otherwise be able to afford to attend Campbell Center courses.”

“These funds are also a tribute to the good works of Gene Teeter, a longtime Campbell Center board member. Our Board of Directors and community is blessed with the great friendship of this man,” said Juracek.

For information about courses offered at the Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies, call , or visit the web site at www.campbellcenter.org.

Starting Your Own Childcare Business

4-C: Community Coordinated Child Care is offering a free workshop for individuals who are interested in starting a business providing child care in their home. This workshop will offer information on how to run a professional, legal and quality child care home. Included will be a packet of information on various business aspects. There is no fee for the workshop.

It will be held on Monday, August 30, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the YWCA of the Sauk Valley, 412 First Ave, Sterling, IL. To register for this free workshop, call , ext. 230.

4-C can also assist parents who are looking for child care. Parents can learn about child care options, receive personalized referrals and obtain information on what to look for in a quality child care setting. For information call , ext. 230.

NW Illinois Chapter of Ducks Unlimited Sets Banquet Date

The committee for the Northwester Illinois Chapter of Ducks Unlimited met on Thursday, July 29 at Mr. Z’s restaurant in Thomson, Il., to plan its upcoming banquet and fundraiser.

Chapter Chairman, Steve Whiting said, “This will be the Chapters 38th Annual Banquet and it will be held on October 2, 2010 at Bucks Barn Resort.” According to Whiting, the Chapter will also be present at the upcoming Mallard Fest, which is to be held in Hanover Il., on September 18th.

The 11 volunteers present were informed that the banquet dinner tickets had been printed. In addition, auction items for the upcoming banquet and the Hanover Mallard Fest were ordered, along with several guns that will be raffled at the upcoming banquet. Also included in the planning were items of interest for the “Greenwing” youth that will be attending the fall fundraiser.

Whiting said “The planning and work that goes into hosting and supporting events takes a lot of work and time from local volunteers. He is encouraging anyone with interest in supporting the local chapter to contact Henry Gehant at . The next banquet planning meeting is going to be at 7:00 p.m., Thursday August 26 at Kyles Tap in Thomson, Il.

Stephenson County Soil & Water District’s Fall Fish Sale

The Stephenson Soil & Water Conservation District is presently taking orders for the 2010 Fall Fish Sale. Fish that can be ordered include: channel catfish, largemouth bass, hybrid sunfish, red ear sunfish, bluegill, black crappies, fat head minnows, and grass carp. The various species can be ordered for stocking new and existing ponds. Grass carp orders must be placed by Friday, September 3rd and other species by Monday, September 13th. Delivery will be at the USDA/SWCD office parking lot at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 20th.

For more information call the Soil & Water Conservation District office at (815) 235-2161, extension 3. Order forms can be picked up at the office at 1620 S. Galena Avenue, Freeport, Illinois or downloaded from the SWCD website – www.stephensonswcd.org.

Pearl City Post Office Holds Quick & Easy Passport Fair

For people planning a trip outside the country, the local Post Office can help travelers get there with the right documents.

On Saturday, August 28, 2010, the Pearl City Post Office, located at 105 S Main Street, will host a “Passport Fair” from 9:00 – 11:00. Postal Service sales and service associates will help residents with passport applications, fees and photos.

“Passport Fairs’ make it easy and convenient for travelers to apply for a passport or passport card,” said Pearl City Postmaster Deborah Graves. However, the Pearl City Post Office regularly accepts passports Monday – Friday 9:00 – 12:00 and 1:30 – 3:30 and Saturdays by appointment.

Effective June 1, 2009, U.S. Citizens must present a valid U.S. Passport Book, U.S. Passport Card or other travel document approved by the Department of Homeland Security, when entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land border crossings or sea ports-of-entry. The passport card is not valid for international travel by air. According to the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, this change primarily affects United States and Canadian citizens, who have previously been permitted entry by oral declaration alone. They indicated this marks the transition toward standard and consistent documents for all travelers entering the country.

Travelers can now apply for either a passport or the new U.S. Passport Card at the Pearl City Post Office. The Passport Card can only be used to travel by land or sea between the U.S. to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean.

The State Department advises passport production time averages four to six weeks. To help the passport application process go smoothly and efficiently, the Postal Service recommends the following:

- Bring in proper proof of American citizenship. This must be either: a certified birth certificate issued by the city, county or state; a previous U.S. passport; a certificate of citizenship; or a naturalization certificate. (Please note: a hospital-issued birth certificate alone is not acceptable.)

- Bring in proof of identity. This must be either: a previous U.S. passport; a naturalization certificate; a certificate of citizenship; or a current valid driver’s license, government ID or military photo ID.

- The passport application requires two identical color photographs and according to the State Department they can be no older than six months. Passport photo service will be available on site for $15.

- To save time, customers can download a passport application at www.usps.com/passport or stop by your local post office to request an application and complete the application beforehand (do not sign the application – customers will be requested to sign at the time they present the paperwork and no white out allowed).

Graves also emphasized the importance of bringing the appropriate documentation, a complete list of which can be found at www.usps.com/passport.

Tax Relief for Victims of July 22 Storms in Illinois

Victims of severe storms and flooding beginning July 22 in parts of Illinois may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service.

The President has declared the following counties a federal disaster area: Carroll, Cook, DuPage, Jo Daviess, Ogle, Stephenson and Winnebago. Individuals who reside or have a business in these counties may qualify for tax relief.

The declaration permits the IRS to postpone certain deadlines for taxpayers who reside or have a business in the disaster area. For instance, certain deadlines falling on or after July 22 and on or before Sept. 20 have been postponed retroactively to Sept. 20.

In addition, the IRS is waiving the failure-to-deposit penalties for employment and excise deposits due on or after July 22 and on or before Aug. 6, as long as the deposits were made by Aug. 6.

If an affected taxpayer receives a penalty notice from the IRS, the taxpayer should call the telephone number on the notice to have the IRS abate any interest and any late filing or late payment penalties that would otherwise apply. Penalties or interest will be abated only for taxpayers who have an original or extended filing, payment or deposit due date, including an extended filing or payment due date, that falls within the postponement period.

The IRS automatically identifies taxpayers located in the covered disaster area and applies automatic filing and payment relief. But affected taxpayers who reside or have a business located outside the covered disaster area must call the IRS disaster hotline at 1- to request this tax relief.

Covered Disaster Area

The counties listed above constitute a covered disaster area for purposes of Treas. Reg. § 301.7508A-1(d)(2) and are entitled to the relief detailed below.

Affected Taxpayers

Taxpayers considered to be affected taxpayers eligible for the postponement of time to file returns, pay taxes and perform other time-sensitive acts are those taxpayers listed in Treas. Reg. § 301.7508A-1(d)(1), and include individuals who live, and businesses whose principal place of business is located, in the covered disaster area. Taxpayers not in the covered disaster area, but whose records necessary to meet a deadline listed in Treas. Reg. § 301.7508A-1(c) are in the covered disaster area, are also entitled to relief. In addition, all relief workers affiliated with a recognized government or philanthropic organization assisting in the relief activities in the covered disaster area and any individual visiting the covered disaster area who was killed or injured as a result of the disaster are entitled to relief.

Grant of Relief

Under section 7508A, the IRS gives affected taxpayers until Sept. 20 to file most tax returns (including individual, corporate, and estate and trust income tax returns; partnership returns, S corporation returns, and trust returns; estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax returns; and employment and certain excise tax returns), or to make tax payments, including estimated tax payments, that have either an original or extended due date occurring on or after July 22 and on or before Sept. 20.

The IRS also gives affected taxpayers until Sept. 20 to perform other time-sensitive actions described in Treas. Reg. § 301.7508A-1(c)(1) and Rev. Proc. 2007-56, 2007-34 I.R.B. 388 (August 20, 2007), that are due to be performed on or after July 22 and on or before Sept. 20.

This relief also includes the filing of Form 5500 series returns, in the manner described in section 8 of Rev. Proc. 2007-56. The relief described in section 17 of Rev. Proc. 2007-56, pertaining to like-kind exchanges of property, also applies to certain taxpayers who are not otherwise affected taxpayers and may include acts required to be performed before or after the period above.

The postponement of time to file and pay does not apply to information returns in the W-2, 1098, 1099 series, or to Forms 1042-S or 8027. Penalties for failure to timely file information returns can be waived under existing procedures for reasonable cause. Likewise, the postponement does not apply to employment and excise tax deposits. The IRS, however, will abate penalties for failure to make timely employment and excise deposits due on or after July 22 and on or before Aug. 6 provided the taxpayer made these deposits by Aug. 6.

Casualty Losses

Affected taxpayers in a federally declared disaster area have the option of claiming disaster-related casualty losses on their federal income tax return for either this year or last year. Claiming the loss on an original or amended return for last year will get the taxpayer an earlier refund, but waiting to claim the loss on this year’s return could result in a greater tax saving, depending on other income factors.

Individuals may deduct personal property losses that are not covered by insurance or other reimbursements. For details, see Form 4684 and its instructions.

Affected taxpayers claiming the disaster loss on last year’s return should put the Disaster Designation “Illinois/Severe Storms and Flooding” at the top of the form so that the IRS can expedite the processing of the refund.

Other Relief

The IRS will waive the usual fees and expedite requests for copies of previously filed tax returns for affected taxpayers. Taxpayers should put the assigned Disaster Designation in red ink at the top of Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return, or Form 4506-T, Request for Transcript of Tax Return, as appropriate, and submit it to the IRS.

Affected taxpayers who are contacted by the IRS on a collection or examination matter should explain how the disaster impacts them so that the IRS can provide appropriate consideration to their case.

Taxpayers may download forms and publications from the official IRS Web site, irs.gov, or order them by calling 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-). The IRS toll-free number for general tax questions is 1-.

Additional Brands Added to Egg Recall

Hillandale Farms, Sunny Farms, Sunny Meadow, Wholesome Farms and West Creek

Hillandale Farms of Iowa is now recalling eggs, in addition to the Wright County Egg recall, because they may also be contaminated with Salmonella.

“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration are working to identify the source of the contamination, but until that is done, more egg brands could be impacted. Either throw out or return any eggs that have been named in these recalls. And as always, make sure to thoroughly cook your eggs, which will kill any potential Salmonella,” said Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold.

New brands affected by the recall include: Hillandale Farms, Sunny Farms and Sunny Meadow in six-egg, dozen-egg, 18-egg and 30-egg packages, and 5-dozen cases. Loose eggs are packaged under the following brand names: Wholesome Farms and West Creek in 15 and 30-dozen tray packs. The loose eggs may also be repackaged by customers.

The only Hillandale Farms eggs affected by this recall have plant numbers P1860 with Julian dates ranging from 99 to 230, or P1663 with Julian dates from 137 to 230. Dates and codes can be found stamped on the end of the egg carton. The plant number begins with the letter P and then the number. The Julian date follows the plant number.

Brands affected by the Wright County Egg recall include: Albertson, Boosmsma, Dutch Farms, Farm Fresh, Glenview, Hillandale, James Farms, Kemps, Lucerne, Lund, Mountain Dairy, Pacific Coast, Ralphs, Shoreland, Sunshine and Trafficanda. The eggs are packed in varying sizes of cartons (six-egg, dozen-egg and 18-egg cartons) with Julian dates ranging from 136 to 229 and plant numbers 1026, 1413, 1720, 1946 and 1942.

Although there have been confirmed Salmonella Enteritidis illnesses associated with the recalled eggs in other states, there are none in Illinois at this time. Investigations are ongoing.

Symptoms of salmonellosis may include headache, muscle aches, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramping, chills, fever, nausea and dehydration. Symptoms usually appear six to 72 hours after ingestion of the bacteria, but can be longer. Salmonella can, in rare cases, cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Consumers who believe they may have purchased these eggs should not eat them but should return them to the store where they were purchased. This recall is of shell eggs only. Other egg products produced by Wright County Eggs are not affected. Consumers with questions should visit www.eggsafety.org or call , or contact Hillandale Farms at .

Egg Safety Recommendations:

Don’t eat recalled eggs that might still be in grocery stores, restaurants, and consumers’ homes.

If you think you have eaten recalled eggs and become ill, contact your doctor.

Wash hands, cooking utensils, and food preparation surfaces with soap and water after contact with raw eggs.

Eggs should be cooked until both the white and the yolk are firm and eaten promptly after cooking.

Avoid eating raw eggs.

Ice Cream “Sunday” Marks Campbell Center’s 30th Anniversary

Turning 30 is a sweet thing at the Campbell Center on Sunday, August 29. Board members and staff will thank the community for their ongoing support by serving ice cream sundaes to friends, neighbors, and visitors who attend. Come celebrate the program’s 30th Anniversary!

The Restoration College Association, as the Campbell Center was first named, began offering courses in cultural and historic preservation in 1980. Today the Campbell Center is proud to have served students from over 1,100 institutions worldwide. Many students return for ongoing professional training here because they enjoy our community, the people, and the campus.

The Ice Cream Social takes place Sunday afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Howe Hall. In addition to ice cream, the event features entertainment by local artists, and Lemon Shake-Ups provided by Timber Lake Playhouse. Parking is available on the west side of campus, in the main parking area. The event is free to the public.

For information about the Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies, call , or visit the web site at www.campbellcenter.org.

Rockford TEA Party Plans Bus Trip to DC for 9/12 Event

Rockford Tea Party is sponsoring a bus trip with overnight stay in Washington, DC, for the 9/12 rally. Reservations are due by September 3rd by e-mailing , or call . Payment is due at time of reservation. Further information on the trip can be gained by visiting Rockford Tea Party’s website at www.rockfordteaparty.org.

Rallies are being coordinated by the national Tea Party Patriots in three cities: Washington, DC, Sacramento and St. Louis. Rockford Tea Party, Northern IL Tea Party and Stephenson County Tea Party are affiliates of Illinois Tea Party Patriots (illinoistea.org), affiliate of the national sponsor of these rallies.

Trip coordinator, Mike Luke, reports that the Rockford motor coach is now over half reserved, and urges those wishing to attend to contact him quickly. Luke said that some who greatly hoped to make the once in a lifetime trip may be helped by generous donors, who are encouraged to sponsor a traveler. “We know that many patriots, unable to attend due to work or family commitments, are in a position to donate towards the cost of someone else’s trip. We hope they will step forward and be an important part of the rally by doing so.”

Contact Mike Luke at , or call .