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P.O. Boxholder PRSRT STD POSTMASTER: R.R. Boxholder ECRWSS Time-sensitive material please Star Route U.S.Postage Paid deliver to homes on or Macomb, IL 61455 Permit 455 McDonough County Monday, August 7, 2006 BROUGHT TO YOU FREE BY THE TThhiissWWeeeekk ADVERTISERS Volume 1 Number 32 Published by Eagle Publications of Western Illinois, Inc. 210 S Randolph St., Macomb, Illinois 61455 Ethanol grant given to WIU By AARON HINTZ Production Coops, where farmers and Eagle Senior Writer rural communities look at ways to increase their profits and economic The state’s focus on corn ethanol is development. Merrett said the main tac- sending cabbage to WIU. tic these coops choose is ethanol produc- WIU’s Institute for Rural Affairs tion. The institute then fosters the received a $1 million grant to research plant’s development from the planning ethanol production and promotion. to execution to distribution. Director Chris Merrett said the staff is “We’re the only entity that, in a seri- in the process of determining exactly ous way, looks at what happens once how to spend the money and what to the ethanol leaves the production facili- research. ty. We provide experience (at every “We’re interested in looking at every point) along the value chain that is not step along the way. From when the corn developed at other universities,” Merrett is planted, harvested, stored, sent to an said. ethanol production facility, shipped to “Nobody makes a dime from ethanol the wholesaler and retailer, to the gas if nobody is buying it. You can build as tank of the family car,” he said. “Farm to many factories as you want, but if you factory to family, the whole value don’t have anybody buying ethanol, chain.” then you’re never going to see a return The grant is for two years and may on your investment.” involve hiring of new employees or the The grant is specifically for research acquisition of more graduate students, into corn ethanol. Merrett said he is in but Merrett said the focus will be out- discussions pursuing the possibility of sourcing and consultants. He plans to alternative crops for the same purpose, use the best minds from around the but at this point has not received any state and country to compile a compre- confirmation. Until that point, he said he hensive database. would stick to the letter of the grant and “One million dollars over two years focus only on the corn to ethanol is a lot of money,” he said. “If we’re process. going to look at the entire value chain Merrett added he and the team of from the farm to the family; we’re going researchers intend to stay impartial. to pick out certain segments of that “I have a sense that ethanol has a value chain and other universities are viable future, but I will not be handing going to look at other elements. We out go ethanol bumper stickers,” he want to work with people that are said. “I’m a researcher, first and fore- renowned for their expertise.” most. There looks like there is potential, Merrett said some of the potential there is promise, of farmers making areas of examination would be produc- money from it and helping rural com- tion, marketing studies, refining process- munities, but I think more research Photo by Aaron Hintz es, supply chain logistics, co-products needs to be done. marketing, inventory and infrastructure. “We’re interested in doing the Jesse Spader (left) 29, WIU senior, and Josh Elliot (right) 26, WIU junior, sand “We’re gong to figure it out between research to understanding how you ourselves and DCEO and other partners, could more effectively produce ethanol down the Illinois Theater Marquee. Lisa Ward, Magnolias owner, said they “ he said. “We’re still in the develop- all the way along to the point where we plan to repaint the front sign with The Forum logo, but restore the vertical mental stage.” can make it more efficiently and more Illinois lights to their original condition. 101 Corvette will repaint the marquee WIU was chosen for its work with high performance fuel and maximize its this week in white, blue and gold. what are called Next Generation potential as a sustainable fuel.” U.S. Department of Education representative will address teachers By JONATHAN MOHR is expected to last approx- Education’s representative Eagle Staff Writer imately 15-20 minutes and for Region V, which focus on the No Child Left includes Illinois, Indiana, U.S. Department of Behind legislation, the Michigan, Minnesota, Education representative transition from high Ohio and Wisconsin. She Kristine Cohn is sched- school to college and the serves as the Department uled to visit Macomb on education of future teach- of Education’s liaison to Thursday, Aug. 17 to ers and administrators. state and local education address CUSD 185 educa- Luncheon attendees agencies, public and pri- tors and administrators as have been invited to hear vate schools, colleges and part of the school district’s Cohn speak at Fellheimer universities and elected opening ceremonies the Auditorium, Karanovich representatives of local day before classes begin. said. and state government Dr. Fran Karanovich, Cohn is the Secretary of organizations. superintendent, antici- pates Cohn will discuss the Bush administration’s No Child Left Behind leg- Rezoning action islation, changes in how a Photo by Chelsea McDougall district’s adequate annual progress is assessed and halted, public invited the requirements for Members from the Performing Arts Center Quality Based Selection Highly Qualified to committee meeting Committee discuss possible options for the new Performing Arts Center. Teachers. “This is quite a coup As a result of the re-zoning controversy, the for Macomb,” said Macomb City Council is inviting the public to a Karanovich, of Cohn’s hearing on the proposed annexation agreement PAC a step closer visit to Macomb. between the property owners and the city at the Cohn also will visit the Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled at Macomb Country Club 5 p.m., Aug. 14. The Performing Arts Center Quality Associates, Ltd., Chicago. Each group for an 11:30 a.m. luncheon At the meeting, the City Council will conduct Based Selection Committee heard from had an hour to present their proposal with local superintendents the second reading of the ordinance to approve the architectural and engineering firm rep- and answer questions from the commit- and representatives from rezoning request from R-1 one family residential resentatives from Pfeiffer Partners/PSA tee. WIU and Spoon River and M-2 general manufacturing district, to R-4 Dewberry, Los Angeles/Peoria; BLDD Following the presentations the com- College before addressing multiple family residential district, on Ward and Architects/Hammel Green and mittee held a meeting to evaluate each Macomb’s teachers and Piper streets and take action on the annexation Abrahamson, Decatur/Minneapolis, proposal and make a recommendation administrators at the agreement at the 7 p.m., Aug. 21 City Council Minn; OWP/P - Pelli Clarke Pelli on which firm they deem appropriate Fellheimer Auditorium at meeting. Architects, Chicago / New Haven, for the endeavor. The firm chosen will 1 p.m. Conn., and Daniel P. Coffey & then work on negotiations. That luncheon address Page 2 McDonough County This Week, Macomb, Illinois Community Monday, August 7, 2006 Support groups Around the county

Monday, Aug. 7 Monday, Aug. 7 • 7:30 p.m., McDonough County Board of Health • 3-4:30 p.m., Bereavement Support Group - New • 6-7:30 p.m., Boundaries class, Wesley United meeting, 505 E. Jackson St. Horizons, MDH Room 103, for anyone who has Methodist Church, 1212 W. Calhoun St., experienced the loss of a friend or family member, Macomb Thursday, Aug. 10 309-836-1543 • 7 p.m., Tennessee Village Board, Village Hall • All day, S.H.I.P. (Senior Health Insurance • 3:30-5 p.m., Depression Group - Finding Hope (8- • 7 p.m., Macomb City Council, Macomb City Program), by appointment only, MDH session adult depression group), MDH Health Hall, second floor Auxiliary/Volunteer Conference Room, lower Services Building I, 309-836-1582 • 7 p.m., Colchester City Council, City Hall level, 309-836-1579 • 6:30 p.m., DivorceCare Recovery Seminar and • 7 p.m., Bushnell City Council, City Hall • 6 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Farmer’s Market, down- Support Group, Wesley UMC, 309-833-2153 • 7 p.m., McDonough County Board Law and town Square, Macomb • 6:45 p.m., Overeaters Anonymous, University Baptist Church, 315 N. Sherman St., Use the rear Legal committee meeting, Law Library at • 9:30 a.m., La Leche League meeting, door McDonough County Courthouse McDonough County Health Department 505 E. • 8 p.m., AA Red Door group meets at 314 N. • 7:30 p.m., Prairieland Barbershop Chorus Jackson St., Macomb McArthur, C.N.H. rehearsal, four-part harmony singing, Macomb • 1:30 p.m., Dancing Seniors meeting, YMCA Presbyterian Church, Dudley and Carroll, Macomb Senior Center, new members needed, Tuesday, Aug. 8 309-837-1388 309-836-7412 or 309-833-2766 • 3:30-5 p.m., Women’s domestic violence support • 5-7 p.m., ice cream supper, Blandinsville UMC, group and children’s domestic violence support Tuesday, Aug. 8 serving steamburgers, hot dogs, chili or cheese group, Call Cindy or Becky for location, • 3-5:30 p.m., Farmer’s Market, downtown nachos, pressed chicken, ham and chicken salad 309-837-6622 Square, Macomb sandwiches, chips and homemade pies and • 8 p.m., AA Red Door group meets at 314 N. McArthur, C.S.H. • 6-8 p.m., Divorcing Parents Education cakes, along with a variety of ice cream Program, MDH Health Services Building I flavors Wednesday, Aug. 9 Auditorium. This is a two-session, two-evening • 6-8 p.m., second session of Divorcing Parents • 12:10 p.m., AA Midday Group meets at University format. Cost: $27 to be paid at the first of the two Education Program, 309-836-1582. Baptist Church, 315 N. Sherman, C.N.H. classes, pre-registration is required, • 6-8 p.m., Christian Women’s Community Bible • 3 p.m., Getting Sober Group (8-week session), 18 309-836-1582. study, Argyle Bible Church, Colchester, $16 for and older, MDH Health Services Building I, 309-836- • 5:45-8 p.m., Christian Women’s Community workbook, 309-833-1141 or 309-837-7577 1582 Bible study, Old Dairy, Macomb, $16 for work- • 6 p.m., Colchester Community Connections, • 8 p.m., AA Red Door Group meets at book, 309-833-1141 or 309-837-7577 Colchester City Hall 314 N. McArthur, C.N.H. • 7 p.m., McDonough County Board Building and • 7 p.m., West Prairie School Board meeting, • 8 p.m., AA Meeting, Health Services Building, 505 E. Grant, lower level, N.C.H. Grounds committee meeting, The Elms West Prairie High School, Sciota. • 8 p.m., Alanon meeting, Health Services Building, • 7 p.m., Senior Center Pitch Club, YMCA Senior 505 E. Grant, lower level Wednesday, Aug. 9 Center • 8 p.m., AA meeting, 101 Main St., Industry. C.N. • 6 p.m., Environmentally Concerned Citizens meeting, Macomb City Hall Friday, Aug. 11 Thursday, Aug. 10 • 7 p.m., Industry Village Board, Kiwanis Building • 8 a.m. to noon, Stroke PLUS Screening, MDH • 5:30 p.m., AA Women’s Group, 314 N. McArthur, • 7 p.m., Macomb County Finance/Insurance Cardiopulmonary Department, provides non-inva- O.S.H. Committee, Law Library at McDonough County sive, painless tests that can detect arterial abnor- • 6:30 p.m., Boundaries Seminar and Support Courthouse malities that can cause irregular blood flow lead- Group, Wesley UMC, 309-833-2153 • 7-9 p.m., Childbirth and Infant Care: ing to stroke, aneurysm and vascular disease. • 8 p.m., AA Red Door Group meets at 314 N. McArthur, C.S.H. Breastfeeding, MDH Auditorium B, pre-registra- Cost varies, pre-registration required, • 10 p.m., NA Red Door Group meets at 314 N. tion is required, 309-836-1570 309-836-1584 McArthur, O.S.H. • 7:30 p.m., Order of the Eastern Star, Macomb see Calendar Continued on Page 10 Masonic Temple Friday, Aug. 11 • 12:10 p.m., AA Midday Group meets at University EXERCISE EQUIPMENT AUCTION Baptist Church, 315 N. Sherman, O.C.N.H. • 8 p.m., AA Red Door Group meets at At Bushnell Christian Community Center 314 N. McArthur, C.N.H. The Bushnell Christian Community Center, 355 West Saturday, Aug. 12 Main St. will be holding a silent auction for various • 6 p.m., Macomb Movement Disorders Support pieces of exercise equipment. The bidding sheets will be Group, The Elms, 309-833-3670 or posted beginning Monday, August 7th, 2006. The auc- [email protected] • 8 p.m., AA Red Door Group meets at 314 N. tion will end at 5:00 pm Monday, August 21st. Items McArthur, O. N. H. may be viewed Mon-Fri from 1-5pm at the CCC. Auction items include: Pro Form Air Walker, Ab Rocker Sunday, Aug. 13 (Body By Jake), Donkey Calf Raise Machine, T Bar • 3 p.m., AA Women’s Group meets at University Machine, Hip Sled, Ultra Fit 3500 Exercise Bike, Baptist Church, 315 N. Sherman, O.N.H. Vinyl • Steel • 8 p.m., AA Red Door Group meets at 314 N. Reverse Hyper Extension #4044 (must cut apart to McArthur, C.S.H. remove), Club Weider Weight Tower with approx. 450 Seamless Gutters • 8 p.m., AA meeting, 101 Main St., Industry, O.N. lbs of hand weights (minimum bid $150.00). All items You Select, We Install! sold as is. Winning bidder is responsible for removal of Monday, Aug. 14 equipment. All items must be paid for and removed by Call today for an estimate! • 3 p.m., Bereavement Support Group - New Horizons, MDH Room 103, 309-836-1543 August 28th, 2006. Any questions, please contact Rose • 3:30-5 p.m., Depression Group - Finding Hope (8- Brown at 772-3511. session adult depression group), MDH Health

These are extra pieces of equipment we no longer have SIDING Services Building I, 309-836-1582 SIDING • 6:30 p.m., DivorceCare Recovery Seminar and use for. The exercise room will remain open with a good Support Group, Wesley UMC, 309-833-2153 selection of workout equipment. • 6:45 p.m., Overeaters Anonymous, University Baptist Church, 315 N. Sherman St., Use the rear door • 8 p.m., AA Red Door Group meets at 314 N. McArthur, C.N.H. LUNDGREN’S DETAILING

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The Branch Campus 305 Sandburg Dr., Carthage, Il 62321 ... (217) 357-3129 The Extension Center 380 East Main St., Bushnell, Il 61422 ... (309) 772-2177 Ramsey Financial$JHQF\1DPH Services, Inc. $JHQF\DGGUHVV Register Now! Bowen, IL Bushnell,$JHQF\SKRQHQXPEHU IL Carthage,IL Colchester, IL Classes Start August 21. (217)842-5240 (309)772-2468 (217)357-9449 (309)776-5217 www.sandburg.edu Life • Health • Auto • Home • Business Page 6 McDonough County This Week, Macomb, Illinois Community Monday, August 7, 2006 Revenue from motor sales tax decreased VFW Ladies Auxiliary According to the newsletter ered, at $43,999, which is a 9 per- 2005, 42 permits were issued. The VFW Ladies Auxiliary held its annual salad from the Macomb Area Chamber cent decrease. Forty-five were issued in June luncheon July 20 at the Post home. With approxi- of Commerce and Downtown The number of house listings 2006. mately 230 in attendance, a record amount of pro- Development Corportation, “The sold has decreased in comparison The total number of labor force ceeds will be forwarded to the National for Cancer Macomb Area Advantage, “sales to data from June 2005. Thirty- members has decreased slightly Aid and Research. The luncheon was enjoyed by all tax revenue has increased since eight houses were sold in June from May 2005. Then, 17,446 peo- in attendance, thanks to all for a successful event. June 2005. 2005. One year later, 22 houses ple were working. In May 2006, Ann Schaeffer, auxiliary president and chairper- In June 2005, $177,764 was col- were sold, which is a 42 percent 17,373 people were part of the son, would like to thank all members for their dona- lected in sales tax. In June 2006, decrease. The average sale price of labor force. The number of tions of salads, desserts, phone calls and all other $206,164 was collected, which is a a home has decreased since June employed people, again, has preparations for the luncheon. A big thank you also 16 percent increase. Revenue from 2005. In June 2005, the average decreased slightly. In May 2005, goes to the local merchants for displaying posters motor sales tax has decreased price was $126,491. In June 2006, it 16,791 people were employed. In and to the radio stations for advertising. Without this since June 2005. In June 2005, dropped about $4,000 to $122,668. May 2006, 16,716 people were joint effort, this luncheon would not be a success. $48,195 was gathered. In June The number of building permits working. The unemployment Yes, people are all looking forward to next year. And 2006, about $5,000 less was gath- distributed has increased. In June rate has remained steady at Tom, you were terrific.

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Heritage Lace GAMAGEGAMAGE Country Quilts UPHOLSTERING & Upholstery Refinishing, TV & APPLIANCES DECORATING Furniture Repair, Cane Seats Quilt Shop NEW! Braided Rugs “Where pieced is a treasure worth giving” all sizes and colors Saturday is 309-833-1813 No Tax Saturday - In Store Merchandise Day on all purchases! 600 W. Jackson, Macomb • (309) 837-4045 337 S. Johnson, Macomb www.atticdecorating.com Extra Bonus Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8-5:30 • Fri. 8-6:30 • Sat. 8-4 Teacher Appreciation Special Buy 25 fat 1/4’s and pay $25 2 Full Days!! Friday & Saturday, Aug. 11 & 12 % Books in Stock & 341 N. Lafayette, Macomb 836-5999 20Off Special Orders* *Must present Teacher ID Coupon good Aug. 9-12, 2006 only Art in the Alleys New Copperfield’s Stroll the Downtown Alleys and discover Book Service one-of-a-kind works of art DOWNTOWN MACOMB 118 North Side Square, Macomb 309-837-3052 from your favorite local artists 9-5:30 DAILY, 9-5 SAT, 1-4 SUN McDonough County This Week, Macomb, Illinois Page 7 Monday, August 7, 2006 Community WIU Summer states and countries is Brian L. Morse Rachel Lee Isackson available on the web at Good Hope Nathan L. Johnson GBCC dance troupe auditions Dean’s List www.wiu.edu/CountyNews. Anna E. Brooks-Miller Tobin R. Krell The Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center Dance Area students on the Macomb Zachary L. Lessard Justin Matthew Bartlett Jessica Mason-Mcfadden Troupe auditions for the fall semester will be held More than 140 under- 2006 Summer Dean’s List Nicholas Vernon Beaven Alexandra L. Meyer Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 5 p.m., at the Gwendolyn Brooks graduate students enrolled include the following: Melanie Kay Crays Jonathan Alan Myers Cultural Center Dance Studio. Practice will be held in in WIU were named to the Haley Erin Dixon Amanda A. Schulte the GBCC dance studio, Tuesdays and Thursdays 2006 Summer Dean’s List. Bushnell Darrell K. Dohrman Leigh Suzanne Thorman Charity Jo Weiss from 5-8:30 p.m., starting Aug. 31. The complete listing of Timothy M. Egart Christine Elizabeth Tluczek Please come prepared to dance and come in dance Dean’s List recipients by Colchester Lenora K. Greenwaldt Susan Lynne Waltrip Robert D. Bailey attire. Illinois counties and other Sara Ann Hammond Bradley T. Weger

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(309) 833-5460 DOWNTOWN MACOMB 3000 W. JACKSON, MACOMB 1450 E. Jackson, Maclan Plaza, Macomb 9-5:30 DAILY, 9-5 SAT, 1-4 SUN 10-5 DAILY, 1-4 SUN Page 8 McDonough County This Week, Macomb, Illinois Sports Monday, August 7, 2006 Macomb’s 36-hole City Golf Tournament to be held Aug. 19-20 The 2006 Macomb City county golf courses including cart with Golf Tournament will be including Harry awards, hole prizes, gift held Saturday, Aug. 19 at Mussatto, Gold Hills, certificates and a steak WIU’s Harry Mussatto Macomb Country Club, dinner immediately fol- Golf Course and Sunday, Swan Creek or Twin lowing play Sunday at Aug. 20 at Gold Hills Oaks, you are eligible to Gold Hills. Golf Club. participate. For further details, The tournament will To enter, sign up in contact Dan Torrance at consist of a 36-hole stroke person or call any of the Gold Hills 309-837-2930, play event and will be five county golf courses Mel Blasi at Harry flighted after Saturday’s by Wednesday, Aug. 16 at Mussatto 309-298-3676 or 18 holes of play. 5 p.m. Gary Sutton at the There will be four divi- Cost for the event is Macomb Country Club sions this year with a $40 per person, not 309-837-2132. men’s and women’s open and men’s and women’s senior division for golfers 55 and over. If you are a resident of McDonough County or a member at any of the five Courtesy photo

Makin’ some dough New Customer Rental Special!! The McDonough C.A.T.S 12 and under softball team recently held a fund-rais- Porches by er at Pizza Hut, Macomb, to go toward their trip to the ASA Nationals in $9.95 Jackson, Miss. Front, from left: (not including Pizza Hut staff) Lauren Sims, /4wks Bent Na l Construction Jill Kelso and Chandler Horrell. Back: Erica Webster, Beth Wilson, Kristyn for the first 12 weeks. (install extra-dealer participation Leon & Margie Solomon and family Moore and Kyra Koehler. may vary-expires 9/31/06) Choose - • A whole house Duane Beck Memorial run set for Sept. 2 softener or filter, or • An installed drinking The Duane Beck ating West Prairie senior. first 25 people to regis- water system, or • Bottled water service Memorial 5K/3K run The run will be 5K, ter receive a commemo- (two bottles and cooler) and walk is once again with the men’s and rative T-shirt, compli- happening in Colchester women’s first- , second- ments of Yetter Call Macomb on Saturday, Sept. 2. and third-place finishes Manufacturing. 800-319-6377 or 309-833-5537 309-833-4548 • 309-333-6052 Registration is from awarded ribbons in each The ribbons are 7-7:45 a.m., and the race category. donated from Engraving promptly begins at 8 a.m. The categories are: 10 by Lin. The start and finish and under, 11- to 19-year- For more information, line is in front of the olds, 20- to 35-year-olds, contact Les Fowler at Colchester Post Office. 36- to 55-year-olds and 309-776-4529 or Rick All proceeds will go those who are 56 years Battles at 309-776-4676 toward the Duane Beck and over. or visit the Colchester Upcoming Programs Memorial Scholarship to The walk will be 3K or Lions Web page at be given to a 2007 gradu- 5K without ribbons. The www.freewebs.com/clions/. Four Seasons Telenet – McDonough County Extension Office Once again the University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Program Team will be EAGLES CLUB offering a free 4-part seasonal gardening series. Each program will be offered twice to WANTED: provide an afternoon and evening learning opportunity. Tuesday programs will be from BREAKFAST 1-2:30pm and Thursday programs will be from 7-8:30pm. Programs will be offered BUFFET using the telenet system. These programs feature color power point slides accompanied Happy Campers by the live voice of the instructor as people from all over the state participate at once. Circle G Campground Featuring: You will have the chance to ask questions at the end of the program as well as receive Biscuits & Gravy, Eggs, information to contact the speaker directly. Please call the office at 309-837-3939 to 556 N. Hwy 94 • Carthage, IL 62321 3 Meats, Hash Browns, register. Registration deadline is 24 hours before each program. The following is a 217-743-9933 • www.circlegcamp.org Pancakes, French Toast, Fruit, list of dates and topics for the summer and fall sessions: Known to Enjoy Muffins, Coffee, Juice, Milk. August 15 and 17 – Edible Flowers • Fishing • Cow Pasture Pool • Hayrides Saturday, Aug. 12 September 12 and 14 – Minor Spring Bulbs • Swimming • Camper Rentals • Paddle Boats Serving from September 26 and 28 – The Midas Touch • Horseshoes • Banquet Room Rentals (seats 100) 6:30-10:00am October 24 and 26 – How Insecticides and Miticides Work • And Lots of Other Activities $5.00 Adults Call us if you know these people $3.00 Children under 7 Childcare Provider Training - 6-8pm Reward of 200 off first night camping with this ad OPEN TO THE PUBLIC McDonough County 4-H Auditorium 590-2 Deer Rd. 833-5111 [email protected] Join us for a series of 6 workshops designed to provide continuing education credits for area childcare providers. Cost of each session is $5 or take all 6 for $25. Registration is required two weeks prior to each workshop. Dates and topics are as follows: Thursday, October 5 - I Know Plants Thursday, December 7, 2006 - Nurturing Creativity in Children Illinois State Fair – August 11-20 – Springfield, IL Learn a Bunch at Lunch – Noon to 1pm - Macomb City Hall – Community Room “Raising Kids, Eating Right, Spending Smart, Living Well.” With the pace of the world sometimes these are hard to achieve. Join the University of Illinois Extension in a series of workshops designed for those with a busy lifestyle. Boxed lunches will be provided along with a 40 minute workshop to ensure that everyone has time to eat, learn, and return to work on time. Cost of the program is $10 per session which includes lunch. Please call the McDonough County Extension Office one week prior to each program to register. Dates and topics for the remainder of the year include: September 7 – Your Credit Report is Talking, Are You Listening? November 2 - TeRRiFiC Teachable Moments – Parent Edition 3022 W. Jackson, Macomb 837-3939 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Science United States Department of Agriculture • Local Extension Councils Cooperating McDonough County This Week, Macomb, Illinois Page 9 Monday, August 7, 2006 Community DEATH NOTICES Gary Oldham

Barbara L. Willi Gary Oldham, 76, Macomb, died at 7:45 p.m., Friday, July 28, 2006, at his residence. Barbara L. Willi, 36, Macomb, died at 4 p.m., Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006 at her parent’s residence. Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006 at Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Cremation rites have been accorded. Funeral Home, Macomb, with the Rev. Steven Memorial services were held Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006 Workman officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Macomb, with until the time of service. Monsignor Richard Pricco officiating. Burial will be in the Rock Island National Cremation rites have been accorded. Cemetery at a later date. A private burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Macomb. Hospital. Please sign the guestbook at Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home, Macomb, www.dodsworthfh.com. was in charge of arrangements. Please sign the guestbook at www.dodsworthfh.com. Helen Jane Gordon Maple Avenue Helen Jane Gordon, 91, Blandinsville, died at Christian Church 12:32 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006 at the Scotland County Memorial Hospital, Memphis, Mo. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006 Vacation Bible School at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home, Blandinsville, with the Rev. Dean Reeverts officiating. Youngsters, ages pre- Burial was in Glade City Cemetery, Blandinsville. school through sixth Memorials may be made to the Blandinsville-Hire grade, are invited for a Rescue Squad. week of fun as "The Mr. and Mrs. Aron Akers Greatest Show On Wayne D. Rogers Heaven And Earth" John-Akers comes to Maple Avenue Wayne D. Rogers, 86, Marshfield, Mo., died at Christian Church, Aron Akers and Andrea John, both of Quincy, were 7:10 a.m., Friday, July 28, 2006 at Marshfield Care Macomb, for Vacation married June 10, 2006, at Maple Avenue Christian Center, Marshfield, Mo. Bible School. VBS at Church, Macomb. Aron is the son of Steve and Services were held Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006 at Maple Avenue begins Marsha Akers, Quincy. Andrea is the daughter of Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, with ministers Ted Sunday, Aug. 6 and runs Clarence and Sue John, Macomb. and Brad Clarke officiating. through Aug. 11 from Aron is a 1995 graduate of Quincy Senior High Burial was in Astoria Cemetery, Astoria. 6:30-8:30 nightly. School. He is employed as a tool and die maker for Waldo the Clown will Memorials may be made to Bible Institute of Waldo the Clown Titan Wheel Inc., Quincy. Andrea is a 1998 graduate of Missouri, 2540 N. Kansas Expressway, Springfield, dazzle the crowd with Macomb High School and a 2002 graduate of Western MO 65803. juggling, balloon sculp- Illinois University. She is a pre-kindergarten teacher in turing, magic effects and amazing feats of clowning Liberty. Dorothy “Dot” Kinman skill. Besides Waldo's antics, children will enjoy The couple resides in Quincy. crafts, snacks and Bible lessons. Pre-registration, The maid of honor was Andrea Turner, Chicago. Dorothy “Dot” Kinman, 90, Colchester, died at although not required, is underway by contacting Bridesmaids were Angela Markey, Kansas City, and 9:45 p.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at Countryview Maple Avenue Christian Church at 309-837-9318. Emily Hall, Macomb. The best man was Chad Akers, Nursing Home, Macomb. Amy Morris, event Quincy. Groomsmen were Mike Reuschel, Macomb, Cremation rites have been accorded. coordinator, said Vacation and Josh Morgan, Quincy. Memorial services were held Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006 Bible School should be a at Jones Mortuary, Colchester, with the Rev. Donna lot of fun for everyone. UMC hosts ice cream supper Medlock officiating. "We will have tons of Memorials may be made to the McDonough prizes for the kids to earn The Blandinsville nachos, pressed chicken, County Chapter of the Red Cross. and we're so excited to Is Now Located At United Methodist Church ham and chicken salad have Waldo the Clown 1832 W. Jackson will be hosting its annual sandwiches, chips and here to give everyone ice cream supper in the homemade pies and James R. Hartley many laughs." Macomb air-conditioned comfort cakes, along with a vari- Maple Avenue (Just past the curve) of the fellowship hall that ety of ice cream flavors. James R. Hartley, 74, Springfield, Mo., formerly of Christian Church is locat- Open: 9-4 Mon-Fri is also handicapped The supper is Macomb, died at 11:32 a.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2006 ed a quarter-mile south of accessible. The menu Thursday, Aug. 10, serv- at St. John’s Regional Medical Center, Springfield. Macomb High School on 9-12 Saturday includes steamburgers, ing from 5-7 p.m. Come Graveside services were held Monday, July 31, 2006 Maple Avenue. hot dogs, chili or cheese and enjoy an evening of at Oakwood Cemetery, Macomb, with Titus Hartley To assist you in your good food and fellowship officiating. time of need call with friends. Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home, Macomb, was in No Pllace charge of arrangements. Bethel Baptist Church Sharon Stoneking (American Baptist) Liike Home Complete obits appear South of Colchester at 833-4133 Come in 7795 N 450th Rd. and sign up for our free-of-charge in the Sunday School - 9:30 am Worship - 10:30 am First Baptist Jim Richardson, Pastor Macomb Eagle! Church fllbld Bridal Gift Éy VÉÄv{xáàxÜ Bridal Registry FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Wish Registry Colchester United Passion for God, +Tabitha Campbell Disciples of Christ passion for people Tabitha Campbell 120 N McArthur, Macomb Methodist Church Kory Palm Kory Palm 120 N McArthur, Macomb Come and see! Reception Reception Sunday School 9:20 a.m. Sunday: Aug. 12, 2006 837-6473 9:30 a.m. Sunday School August 12, 2006 Worship 10:30 a.m. Rev. Steve Workman 10:30 a.m. and +Keri Griffith Youth Group 6:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Services Stacie E. Wilson Sunday School 9:00 AM Wednesday: Kyle Goodpasture Matt P. Kwacala Sept. 16, 2006 Fellowship Time 10:00 AM Rev. David Bigley 7:00 p.m. Bible Study October 7, 2006 Worship Service 10:30 AM Corner of South and Main Pastor 309-776-3518, +Monica Knowles http://come.to/first.christian.church You are always welcome! www.firstbaptistcolchester.org Dennis A. Clements, Pastor Colby Yard http://c me t /first christian church Oct. 28, 2006 Debi’s

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