P.O. Boxholder PRSRT STD R.R. Boxholder POSTMASTER: ECRWSS Time-sensitive material please Star Route U.S.Postage Paid or Macomb, IL 61455 deliver to homes on Local Permit 455 McDonough County Monday, March 3, 2008 BROUGHT TO YOU FREE BY THE TThhiissWWeeeekk ADVERTISERS Volume 3 Number 9 Published by Eagle Publications of Western Illinois, Inc. 210 S Randolph St., Macomb, Illinois 61455 New Making Derry corvette restoration sense of the School for Economic Schuyler- becomes nationally famous Stimulus Act Industry: By LAURA BLACK By NATHAN WOODSIDE Eagle Staff Writer A capital budget Eagle Staff Writer Most people are excit- in the works? Jeff Derry, Car Care ed about the upcoming co-owner, salesman and economic stimulus pack- By LAURA BLACK restoration technician, age. However, when it Eagle Staff Writer eats, sleeps and breathes comes to the package corvettes. The dealer- details, many individu- This is part four in a ship sells over 50 als don’t fully under- continuing series of articles corvettes per year to stand. covering an issue that collectors from all over Kelly Jackson, Clifton affects education in the United States. Gunderson tax group McDonough and Schuyler So when Derry found senior manager who counties. a complete 1954 model works out of the Dixon with less than 20,000 office, and Steven Rock On Wednesday, miles discretely tucked wanted to ensure people Feb. 20 Gov. Rod away in a Bowen Courtesy photo understood the stimulus Blagojevich proposed a garage, he could hardly package, who is eligible Fiscal Year 2009 budget. believe it. Jeff Derry’s 1954 corvette brightens up the Car Care showroom after to receive a payment Among the many items “You never hear of and how to do so. on his capital plan was anyone finding any- restoration. According to Rock, $3.8 billion in funding thing like this,” Derry AARP Tax Aide program for school construction. said. “Never. Not that The corvette was pur- Derry, only taking it out classic saw the road less local administrator and Matthew Plater, kind of a car. It’ll proba- chased by Hubert for scenic summer and less before it was WIU economics profes- Schuyler-Industry super- bly never happen again Morton, Bowen, in 1958 drives and displaying it nearly forgotten about sor, the most important intendent, was thrilled with a car that some- and rarely saw the light in parades. thing for people to with the possibility of a body has owned for so of day. He took utmost As Morton grew see Derry Continued on Page 6 understand is if you are capital budget. long.” care of it, according to older, the second edition eligible for a payment, “The exciting part is you have to file a 2007 that at least the governor tax return to receive it. in his address talked For people who are about a capital budget already filing a 2007 tax again,” Plater said. Rock and gem show returns return, the government “Because, without a capi- will know where to tal budget and state The Geodland Earth staff of the Burpee Science Clubs Inc. Museum, Rockford. either directly deposit or funding to pay for this, send checks. The trick is we’ll never have a new (GESCI) will hold its 28th In addition to Annual Gem, Mineral “Homer,” two additional there are people who school because we can’t aren’t normally required afford to build one.” and Fossil Show on juvenile triceratops have Saturday, March 8 from been found at this site. to file a tax return who Even with the will be eligible for the prospect of a capital 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and This is a significant dis- Sunday, March 9 from covery since it is the first stimulus payment but budget looming, Plater they too will have to file said the application for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the time multiple individual University Union Grand triceratops have been a 2007 tax return in the new school will still order to receive the pay- take awhile to be fin- Ballroom. The theme for found in the same bed. the show this year is Michael Henderson, ment. ished. “The biggest concern “I don’t expect it (the Courtesy photo “Rocks of the Rockies.” curator of Earth Sciences The headlining display for Burpee, will be giving is people who wouldn’t application) to wrap up ordinarily file but who until almost summer,” The horn of the juvenile triceratops named “Homer” will be an exhibit of the live programs each day dinosaur “Homer,” a at 1:15 p.m. on the dis- are still eligible will Plater said. “I guess, as it’s uncovered in Montana. A display of “Homer” have to file,” Rock said. from the architect, the will be featured at the GESCI’s annual gem, miner- juvenile triceratops. The covery and preparation dinosaur was found in al and fossil show March 8 and 9 at the WIU see Rocks see Tax refund See School 2005 in Montana’s Hell Continued on Page 10 Continued on Page 6 University Union Grand Ballroom. 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Side Sq., Macomb 837-3434 www.cameraland.net Page 2 McDonough County This Week, Macomb, Illinois Community Monday, March 3, 2008 Support groups Around the county Monday, March 3 • 3-4:30 p.m., Bereavement Support Group Monday, March 3 • 7:30 p.m., McDonough County Board of Health - New Horizons, MDH Room 103, • 5:30 p.m., Bushnell City Council, City Hall meeting, Health Department, 309-836-1543 • 6 p.m., 4-H Federation meeting, McDonough 505 E. Jackson St., Macomb • 5:45 p.m., Overeaters Anonymous meet- County University of Illinois Extension, ing, Macomb Assembly of God church, 3022 W. Jackson, Macomb Thursday, March 6 112 Robin Rd., O.N.H. • 6:30 p.m., Industry Kiwanis meet, Kiwanis • 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Seniors’ Day, Citizens • 8 p.m., AA meeting, Red Door, building, Downen Street, 309-836-9845 National Bank, 127 S. Side Square, Macomb, 314 N. McArthur, C.N.H. • 6:30 p.m., Scope out the Facts About topic: Colorectal Cancer, special services: hear- Colorectal Cancer, MDH Auditoriums A and B, ing, colo-rectol kits, healthy food samples, Tuesday, March 4 Macomb ceramics class, 309-836-1584 • 3:30-5 p.m., Women’s Empowerment • 7 p.m., Tennessee Village Board, Village Hall • 1:30 p.m., Dancing Seniors meeting, group and children’s activity group, call • 7 p.m., Macomb City Council meeting, City YMCA/Macomb Senior Center, Cindy or Jessica for location, 309-837-6622 Hall, 232 E. Jackson 400 E. Calhoun, new members needed, • 8 p.m., AA 12-step meeting, Red Door, • 7 p.m., Colchester City Council, City Hall 309-837-7749 or 309-833-2766 314 N. McArthur, C.S. • 7 p.m., McDonough County law and legal com- • 6-8 p.m., Divorcing Parents Education mittee meeting, McDonough County Courthouse Program, McDonough District Hospital Health Wednesday, March 5 law library, Macomb Services Building I Auditorium, second session, • 12:10 p.m., AA Midday Group, University • 7 p.m., stress management class, Maple pre-registration required, 309-836-1582 Baptist Church, 315 N. Sherman, C.N.H. Avenue Christian Church, 1300 Maple Ave., • 7 p.m., senior pitch club, YMCA, • 3:30-5 p.m., Adult Children of Macomb, 309-837-9318, www.macc.ws/. 400 E. Calhoun, for people ages 60 and older Dysfunctional Families Therapy Group, • 7:30 p.m., Prairieland Barbershop Chorus • 7 p.m., McDonough County road and bridge MDH Health Services Building I, lower level, rehearsal, four-part harmony, Macomb First committee meeting, McDonough County pre-registration and session fees required, Presbyterian Church, Dudley and Carroll, Courthouse law library, Macomb 309-836-1582 309-837-1388 • 7:30 p.m., WIU faculty recital, Bruce Briney, • 8 p.m., AA meeting, Red Door, • 7:30 p.m., New Music Festival concert, COFAC trumpet, Michael Ericson, oboe, COFAC Recital 314 N. McArthur, C.N. Recital Hall, WIU campus Hall, WIU campus • 8 p.m., AA meeting, MDH Health Services building, lower level, 505 E. Grant, N.C.H. Tuesday, March 4 Friday, March 7 • 8 p.m., Alanon meeting, MDH Health • 9 a.m. to noon, S.H.I.P., (Senior Health • 11:30 a.m., Rocking Chair Club meets, Wesley Services building, lower level, 505 E. Grant Insurance Program), MDH third floor, room 323, Village, 1200 E. Grant, Macomb • 8 p.m., AA meeting, 103 Downen St., 309-836-1579 • 2 p.m., GIS committee meeting, Tillman 301F, Industry, C.N. • 1:30 p.m., Fortnightly Club meets, Macomb WIU campus Public Library, 235 S. Lafayette • 6 p.m., Souper Duper Soup Supper, Bushnell Thursday, March 6 • 2 p.m., New Music Festival concert, COFAC Community Christian Center, 355 W. Main, • 5:30 p.m., AA Women’s Group, Recital Hall, WIU campus 309-772-2254 314 N. McArthur, O.S.H. • 6 p.m., Community First Aid Class, McDonough • 5:30 p.m., TOPS weight loss support District Hospital Auditorium A, Monday, March 10 group, University Baptist library, $25, pre-registration required, 309-836-1584 • Noon, Housing Authority meeting, Eisenhower 315 N. Sherman, Macomb • 6-8 p.m., Divorcing Parents Education Tower, 322 W. Piper, Macomb • 6:30 p.m., Boundaries Seminar and Program, McDonough District Hospital Health • 5 p.m., Macomb Committee of the Whole meet- Support Group, Wesley UMC, Services Building I Auditorium, two-session, two- ing, City Hall, 232 E. Jackson 1212 W. Calhoun, Macomb, 309-833-2153 evening format, $30, to be paid at the first of the • 6:30 p.m., Industry Kiwanis meet, Kiwanis • 8 p.m., AA meeting, Red Door, two classes, pre-registration required, building, Downen Street, Industry, 314 N. McArthur, Macomb, C.S. 309-836-1582 309-836-9845 • 10 p.m., AA meeting, Red Door, • 7 p.m., Blandinsville Village Board, Village Hall • 7 p.m., Good Hope Village Board meeting, 314 N. McArthur, Macomb, O.S. • 7:30 p.m., New Music Festival concert, COFAC Village Hall Recital Hall, WIU campus • 7 p.m., McDonough County human resources Friday, March 7 and planning committee meeting, Courthouse • 12:10 p.m., AA Midday Group, University Wednesday, March 5 Law Library, Macomb Baptist Church, 315 N. Sherman, Macomb, • Noon-12:45 p.m., Lenten lunch, Bushnell • 7 p.m., McDonough County Historical Society O.N.H. Christian Community Center, 355 W. Main, spon- meeting, Western Illinois Museum, • 3:30-5 p.m., Anger Management Therapy sored by Bushnell Area Ministerial Association 201 S. Lafayette, Macomb Group, MDH Health Services Building I, • 5:15 p.m., Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, • 7:30 p.m., Prairieland Barbershop Chorus lower level, pre-registration and session Macomb City Hall Council Chambers, rehearsal, four-part harmony, Macomb First fees required, 309-836-1582 232 E. Jackson Presbyterian Church, Dudley and Carroll, • 8 p.m., AA meeting, Red Door, • 7 p.m., Industry Village Board meets, Kiwanis 309-837-1388 314 N. McArthur, C.N. Building • 10 p.m., AA meeting, Red Door, • 7-9 p.m., Childbirth and Infant Care: 4-Week Please send your addition to this calendar to 314 N. McArthur, O.S. “L.A.T.E.” Childbirth Instruction Class, MDH 210 S. Randolph St., Macomb, IL 61455, Auditorium B, Macomb, free, pre-registration e-mail [email protected], call Saturday, March 8 required, 309-836-1570 309-837-4428 or fax 309-837-7188 • 11 a.m., AA Women’s Group, Red Door, 314 N. McArthur, children welcome, C.N. • 6 p.m., Macomb Movement Disorders Support Group, The Elms, 309-833-3670 or “Rocks of the [email protected] • 8 p.m., AA meeting, Red Door, Rockies” 314 N. McArthur, O.N. 28th Annual Open House Sunday, March 9 • 11 a.m., AA meeting, women only, Red Gem, Mineral Friday, March 7, 2008 Door, 314 N. McArthur, C.N. Gem, Mineral • 3 p.m., AA Women’s Group, University 7:30am-5:00pm Baptist Church, 315 N. Sherman, O.N.H. • 8 p.m., AA Red Door Group, && FFoossssiill SShhooww 314 N. McArthur, C.S.H. 10% off all Cash Parts Sales • 8 p.m., AA meeting, 103 Downen St., Saturday, March 8, 2008 Industry, C.N. 10:00 am-6:00 pm Door Prizes • Refreshments • Tractors • Implements Monday, March 10 Sunday, March 9, 2008 • 5:45 p.m., Overeaters Anonymous meet- • Lawn Care ing, Macomb Assembly of God church, 10:00 am-5:00 pm 112 Robin Rd., O.N.H. • Sales • Parts • Service • 8 p.m., AA meeting, Red Door, WIU Student Union Ballroom • Qualified Technicians 314 N. McArthur, C.N. Murray Street, Macomb, Illinois AA meeting abbreviations: S - smoking Featuring “Homer” Mt Sterling allowed; N - nonsmoking meeting; H - hand- Special display and program on the Triceratops icapped accessible; C - closed (open only discovered by the Burpee Museum Implement Company to those who desire to stop drinking); O - Plus Fantastic Door Prizes Kids Activities open to friends, family or anyone interested Junction 99 & 24 Displays of Minerals, Gems, Fossils & Artifacts Gem & Mineral Dealers Silent Auction Mt. Sterling, IL Demonstrations Speakers 217-773-2216 FREE ADMISSION Geodeland Earth Science Clubs, Inc. 1-800-770-2216 McDonough County This Week, Macomb, Illinois Page 3 Monday, March 3, 2008 Community Bordner to speak on Souper Duper Soup Stroke, osteoporosis Camp Ellis on March 10 Supper on March 7 screening coming Illinois author and historian Marjorie Bordner will The ninth annual, with Youth for Christ. Residents living in and around the Macomb com- speak to the McDonough County Historical Society communitywide “Souper You will only need to munity can be screened to reduce their risk of having on Monday, March 10. She will speak on Camp Ellis Duper Soup Supper” will purchase a ticket from a a stroke. The complete screening package now and its relationship to western Illinois. be held at the Bushnell teen, sponsoring adult or includes a new Heart Rhythm screening to check for Bordner’s book, “Camp Ellis, Illinois: From Community Christian church representative. an irregular heartbeat, which is a major risk factor for Cornfields to Marching Feet,” was published in 1993 Center on Friday, March For any questions or stroke. and is recognized as one of the leading sources on 7 at 6 p.m. tickets, call Todd The screening will be held at the Macomb First Camp Ellis. Camp Ellis, a 17,500-acre U.S. Army mili- A meal and a short Rodeffer, 309-772-2254. Baptist Church, 136 W. Carroll St., on Monday, March tary post located near Table Grove, was a training program will be put on Tickets will be available 10. Appointments will begin at 9 a.m. center for nearly 50,000 troops. It had over 2,300 by local teens involved at the door. A stroke, also known as a “brain attack,” is ranked buildings and a state-of-the-art 1,500 bed hospital. as the third leading killer in the world. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Western Illinois Screenings are fast, painless and affordable. They Museum, 201 S. Lafayette, Macomb, and along with Open gym at help identify potential health problems, such as its exhibit, “Uniforms, Allies and Soldiers: The blocked arteries and irregular heart rhythm, abdomi- nal aortic aneurysms and hardening of the arteries in Western Illinois Experience During World War II” is Washington Street the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease. free and open to the public. A bone density screening to assess osteoporosis risk For more information, contact the museum, The courts are free to enjoy at Washington Street is also offered and is appropriate for men and 309-837-2750. Gym on Wednesdays, March 5 to March 27 from women. 7-9 p.m. Come to walk, run or play basketball. Macomb Register for a Wellness Package with Heart Park District staff will be present to initiate games. Rhythm for $149. All five screenings take 60-90 min- CSC offers computer class No pre-registration is required. Children 10 and utes to complete. under must be accompanied by an adult. Life Line Screening was established in 1993 and The Carl Sandburg CPU, disks, the Internet, For more information, call the Macomb Park has since become the nation’s leading provider of College Bushnell Windows XP and get District, 309-833-4562. preventive screenings. Extension Center started using MS Office. announces a Computer The cost is $90. Seniors, Basics Class will meet for 50 years and older, may three weeks beginning take the class at half price. Post Tuesday, March 11 from Students who take the 6-9 p.m. class will be given a free Honeycomb This class is for the per- CSC USB drive. The Cereal son who does not feel instructor is Vicki Remy. 13.5/14.5oz comfortable with their The class will meet at $ basic computer skills. If the Extension Center. Pre- 3/ 7 you need the basics of register by calling how to join the computer 309-772-2177, visiting the world, this class is for campus at 380 E. Main St., Blue Bunny you. You will learn what Bushnell, or accessing the and how to use a mouse, Internet, Red. Fat, the monitor, keyboard, www.sandburg.edu. No Sugar or Premium Wesley UMC celebrates Ice Cream Prices Effective March 4-9 56oz World Day of Prayer 2/$7 Reames Del Monte Women and men in more than 170 countries and Banquet regions will celebrate World Day of Prayer on Friday, Egg Noodles Vegetables 12oz 14.5/15.25oz Pot Pies March 7. 7oz A local service for the World Day of Prayer will be $ $ held at 7 p.m., Friday, March 7 at the Wesley United 3/ 5 3/ 2 $ Methodist Church Atrium, 1212 W. Calhoun, 10/ 5 Macomb. The church is handicapped accessible. Childcare Pepsi Products will be provided. 12oz cans 12packs Meat “God’s Wisdom Provides New Understanding” is $ the theme used by women of Guyana for the prayer $ 3/ 11 USDA Choice Bnls Chuck Roast...... 2.69lb service. $ The women developed the theme to express the 12packs 1/2LT Pepsi, USDA Choice Bnls Chuck Steak...... 2.89lb $ awesomeness of God’s creation and that people can Tea or Splash USDA Choice Bnls Stew Meat ...... 2.89lb learn from it. As people survey God’s work, they are $ filled with awe at the beauty and diversity and they $ USDA Choice Bnls Eye of Round Roast ...... 3.69lb 5.49ea $ begin to understand people are called to care for all USDA Choice Bnls Eye of Round Steak ...... 3.89lb creation. $ $ Hormel Bnls America’s Cut Pork Chops ...... 2.69lb The World Day of Prayer motto, “Informed prayer Skinner Round Coffee Cake 15oz ...... 2.88 $ leads to prayerful action,” affirms that prayer and $ Hormel Bnls Chef’s Prime Pork Roast ...... 2.49lb action are inseparable and both have immeasurable Shurfine Cheese Topping 15oz ...... 2/ 5 $ $ influence. Shurfresh Crescent Dinner Rolls 8oz ...... 2/ 3 John Morrell Cubed or Diced Ham 8oz ...... 2/ 4 As people observe World Day of Prayer 2008, mil- $ $ Inland Valley Assorted Potatoes 20/32oz ...... 2/ 4 John Morrell Turkey or Chicken Breast Strips 8oz....2/ 4 lions of God’s people are suffering from violence, $ $ neglect, poverty and political injustice. Women and Gatorade G2 32oz ...... 10/ 10 Mario Enchilada Grande 13.5oz ...... 3.79 children, especially, are denied basic human rights $ $ Jif Peanut Butter 18oz ...... 2/ 4 John Morrell Original or Jumbo Franks 1lb ...... 3/ 4 and are victims of those who would exploit them and $ $ abuse them. Dole Fruit or Fruit & Gel Bowls 4/4.02oz ...... 3/ 5 Farmland Sliced Bacon 1lb ...... 2/ 5 $ The annual offering will support the work of Martha Gooch Egg Noodles 12oz ...... 4/ 5 Harvest of the Sea Ready to Eat World Day of Prayer and help meet the needs of fam- $ $ Chicken of the Sea Red Salmon 14.75oz ...... 2/ 6 Cooked Shrimp 2lbs ...... 12.99 ilies in regions of turmoil worldwide. $ $ Pillsbury Fudge Supreme Brownie Mix (assorted) ..3/ 5 Van De Kamp’s 11oz Fish Sticks ...... 2/ 8 $ $ ...... 2/ 3 Hormel Mesquite or Hickory Smoked Turkey Breast 4.99lb GW Granulated Sugar 4lbs $ Cady Creek Farm’s 4” Mini Horn Cheeses ...... 4.39lb FISH FRY EAGLES CLUB Purina 4.4lb Puppy Chow, $ 3.5lb Kitten Chow & 3.5lb Cat Chow ...... 2/ 7 BREAKFAST $ Produce Formula 409 Cleaner 32oz ...... 2/ 5 ¢ BUFFET $ Dole Premium Bananas ...... 37 lb Kingsford Charcoal Lighter Fluid 32oz ...... 2/ 5 ¢ $ ...... 23 lb Featuring: Kingsford Charcoal 18lbs ...... 7.99 Crisp Green Cabbage Biscuits & Gravy, Eggs, $ $ 3 Meats, Hash Browns, Nabisco Chips Ahoy! Cookies 14/15.25oz ...... 2/ 5 Florida Indian River Red Grapefruit ...... 5/ 2 VFW Post 1921 $ $ Pancakes, French Toast, Fruit, Shurfine Ultra Dishwashing Liquid 25oz ...... 3/ 5 California Red Ripe Strawberries 16oz...... 2.97 Muffins, Coffee, Juice, Milk. $ $ Macomb, IL Charmin Basic Big Roll Bathroom Tissue 12roll ....2/ 9 Chilean Black, Green or Red Seedless Grapes 1.27lb Saturday, Mar. 8 $ $ Friday, March. 7 Valutime 9” Paper Plates 150ct ...... 2/ 5 Dole Sno White Cauliflower...... 2/ 3 Serving from $ $ Vick’s DayQuil or NyQuil Cold Medicine 12ct/6oz ....2/ 9 Grean Giant Yellow Onions 3lbs ...... 1.47 Catfish, Walleye, 6:30-10:00am $5.00 Adults Buffalo, Chicken $3.00 Children under 7 Colchester, IL *Carry-out at 5 p.m. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Mon.-Sat. 7am-7pm Sun. 7am-7pm 590-2 Deer Rd. 833-5111 R & D FOODS, INC. La Harpe, IL *Serving at 6 p.m. 7am til 9pm 7 Days a Week Page 4 McDonough County This Week, Macomb, Illinois Community Monday, March 3, 2008 Linen Services Director Shelba John retires after 40 years at MDH The need for linen from the hospital in moving just as fast and She recalled how the department to adhere to good program." The pro- services that provide the February. always maintaining pro- older washing machines specific rules regarding gram employed elderly highest quality of end John said her favorite fessionalism in her work would make loud bang- sterilization by way of citizens and John could product is essential to aspect of being an that is a reflection of ing noises that would lit- high temperature wash- remember when it was patient care at employee at MDH has MDH. erally frighten people ers that range from 150 still in existence. She said McDonough District been the linen workers Low employee away from the area. degrees and higher. The there was an 89-year-old Hospital. Linen Services have always been, "a turnover in the Linen Incorporating new Environmental Services man working at one time Department staff mem- tight-knit group," and she Services Department is a washing machines and Department oversees and everyone in the bers at MDH have set a said she will miss the sign the staff members other forms of upgrading Linen Services to ensure department "got a kick high standard over the teamwork that exists. enjoy what they do. have helped the Linen proper washing tech- out of him." years through teamwork John believes the Linen "Linen workers are Service "turnaround more niques are being prac- The Linen Services and their passion for pro- Services Department dedicated to the hospital linen than ever before," ticed to prevent the Department continues to viding for the hospital's helps the patients even and each other," John John said. The 1980s and spreading of infectious receive funding toward patients, staff and com- though they aren't direct- said. "The average 1990s were decades com- bacteria. the Youth Worker munity, according to ly in contact with them. employee in our depart- mitted to the creation of Better detergents have Program. Students with Director Shelba John. The soon-to-be-retired ment has been at MDH machines that increase done away with the old learning disabilities from John, Linen Services director still operates and for 10 to 15-plus years," output, especially with standard solutions. These Macomb High School Department director, has manages the Linen she added. the aid in electronics. newer detergents used in have been given the been an employee for 40 Services Department as if The director hasn't The days of maintain- washing linens have been opportunity to work in a years but will be retiring she were in her 20s, seen the level of changes ing records by hand are a designed specifically to friendly and understand- many of the other depart- thing of the past thanks kill bacteria, such as ing environment, such as ments have in regards to to the technology. Using MRSA (Methlylicillan MDH. There is one stu- NWS training session constantly evolving tech- computers, the depart- Resistant Staphylococcus dent who completed the nology but John believes ment is better able to log Auras), which causes program who has been it is the little things that and maintain records of staphylococcus that has employed at MDH for set for March 11 have improved efficiency. linen output, which as a the potential to run ram- over 10 years. More stringent guidelines result has also con- pant throughout hospitals Many aspects of the The National Weather Service (NWS) relies on and regulations have tributed to overall effi- and nursing home envi- Linen Services trained volunteers to supplement doppler radar been put in place not only ciency of patient care at ronments. Linen Services Department haven't information on severe storms and tornadoes. for the patients' well MDH. has become the first line changed since the hospi- To become a volunteer, attend the training session being but the staff as well. MDH Linen Services of protection against a tal's opening back in the at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 11 at the Macomb Old practices were also provides services for possible outbreak. '50s but beneficial American Legion, 221 E. Washington St. changed due to improved several organizations. Linen workers require advances in technology All spotter training classes last about two hours. hospital safety policies. Western Illinois on-the-job training, which help the dedicated staff in They are free and open to the public. The procedure of weigh- University, The Elms and allows them to engage MDH's Linen Services Local spotter training classes are hosted by the ing the amount of linen to Wesley Village are all new tasks with a more today maintain a depart- NWS in the Quad Cities. These classes cover severe be washed is a new rule local institutions that hands-on approach. ment committed to weather hazards including thunderstorms and torna- John noted. have benefited from A state funded pro- patient care. does. This includes the general structure and move- "We used to stuff that MDH's linen operation. gram known as Green ment of severe thunderstorms, identification of old Troy, an old iron The health care indus- Thumb was a program By Zachary Baker, important storm features and safety concerns. washer, with 400 pounds try's increased awareness John misses immensely MDH Public Relations These dedicated individuals volunteer many of laundry sometimes." in the prevention of and believed "it was a student intern hours of their time to learn about and detect severe John saw humor in the spreading diseases in hos- weather. Their valuable cooperation is important in practices of the old days. pital facilities requires the the warning process. Weather reports from trained spotters are used along with doppler radar data to French Country issue warnings of tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and flash floods. Dinnerware Tax Returns of all sizes New! Collection Personal, Business, Farm & Corp. 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This mysterious film captivates a younger R millions who watched the crowd but the special effects will also surprise 1 hr. 30 min. Academy Awards you adults. Monday through Thursday: may have heard about Naïve and timid Molly Mahoney (Natalie Portman) 7:45, 10 p.m. this one. It was nominated is the manager of Mr. Magorium’s Wonder for seven Oscars but the Emporium, one of the most extraordinary and mag- 27 Dresses only one it took home was nificent toy stores in the world. Yet, suddenly things PG 13 a slightly dubious choice. begin to change when Mr. Magorium (Dustin 1 hr. 45 min. “Michael Clayton” is a Hoffman) bequeaths the store to her and the magi- Monday and Tuesday: 7, 9:40 p.m. well directed, brilliantly cal world begins to cease. With the help of a shy Wednesday and Thursday: 9:40 p.m. only acted, daftly written and boy (Zach Mills), together they must defeat a bad- overall satisfying motion tempered accountant (Jason Bateman) and save International Film Series picture. I recommend it to the store. everyone, as I think it I’m Not There Children will enjoy the film with its light and mean- R would appeal to a broad ingful story. It is innocent and pleasant with a senti- audience. 2 hr. 15 min. mental message, encouraging audiences to find the Wednesday and Thursday: 3:30, 7 p.m. George Clooney, star of the “Ocean’s” movies and inner child in themselves and believe in the world of one of the biggest stars around, has the title role in imagination and creativity. Sandburg Theatre this suspenseful law-drama and turns in a best actor Portman provides a sense of purity and maturity WIU University Union Oscar-nominated performance. He is a “fixer” for a while Hoffman provides peculiarity and admiration. 309-298-3232 high-powered law firm in Manhattan. The fixer Both actors hold their own while Mills perfectly doesn’t litigate. He isn’t a courtroom trial lawyer. establishes himself among professionals. His charm No movie showing because of Spring Break He describes himself as a janitor. My impression is astonishes audiences as he adds more color to the his job is something similar to ‘the Wolf’ in “Pulp Fiction.” He cleans up the dirty messes. overall picture. His law firm is currently defending an agro- If audiences are looking for something enjoyable Look for the new chemical corporation from a class-action lawsuit that to watch as a family, something quirky and sweet, has been brought against it for allegedly poisoning then rent this film. It explores the world of wonder- Daily Brief at over thousands of farmers and their families through its ment, nostalgia and excitement - all themes chil- products. Clayton is summoned when the head liti- dren should be introduced to before they forget how gator for the case, Arthur Edens, strips naked in the to be a kid. Also starring Ted Ludzik and Mike 50 locations in Macomb! middle of a deposition, professing his love for a Realba; G. young plaintiff of the suit. The role of Edens is Other releases: played by Tom Wilkinson and was also nominated • “Pistol Whipped,” starring Steven Seagal and for best actor in a supporting role. This award Blanchard Ryan; R. should have been his. • “The Shepherd,” starring Jean Claude Van Central Illinois United North, the corporation that is being assist- Damme and Scott Adkins; R. Hearing Aid Centers, Inc. ed by Clayton’s firm, is disturbed by Edens’ erratic • “Dr. Dolittle: Tail To The Chief,” starring Kyla behavior and is worried it will cost them the case. Pratt, Greg Ellis and Peter Coyote; PG. Clayton is sent to Wisconsin where the deposi- Serving Central Illinois for over 70 years COUPON • COUPON • COUPON tions are being taken to bring a psychologically dis- Advertise with us, Hours: Mon-Thurs 9-4 turbed Edens home. 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Jackson, Macomb 837-9917 or 309-833-5537 GREAT PRICES • FRIENDLY SERVICE • QUALITY FURNITURE Page 6 McDonough County This Week, Macomb, Illinois Community Monday, March 3, 2008 Derry Continued from Page 1 Rocks altogether. chroming it, replacing “It’s makes me feel Continued from Page 1 When Morton died in the interior and convert- great, it’s awesome, but I of “Homer.” Video programs will mineral identification, egg shell 2005, a likeness of the car ible top, as well as doing wish we still owned it include Rhodocrosite of the Rockies. painting, wire wrapping, sphere was etched on his grave- a complete detail on the when it brought 175 The show will include nine deal- making, scrimshaw, geode cracking, stone as he willed the motor. grand,” Derry laughed. ers in minerals, fossils, jewelry and flint knapping, glass bead making corvette to his next door Upon completion, Jeff’s father and Car equipment. There will be displays of and faceting of gems. neighbor and caregiver Derry sold the second- Care founder, Richard, geodes, meteorites, fossils, minerals, An impressive display of fluores- Rauna Cole. year corvette for $76,000 said he’s proud of the artifacts and many other earth sci- cent minerals will demonstrate the “One of my friends to a collector from work his son did on the ence objects. array of brilliant colors that some had told me that she had Portland, Ore., who put vehicle. The displays will include items rocks display under ultraviolet light. gotten the title for it after the car to work, shipping “I was surprised and found in people’s backyards in west- There will be activities specifically inheriting it and was it around the country pleased,” Richard said. ern Illinois as well as those that come focused on children - both to enter- looking to sell it,” Derry and entering it in shows “We didn’t feel bad from around the world and even tain them and inform them about the said. “I got her number and competitions. about it bringing that from outer space. Demonstrators will world. and we went and got the After winning several kind of money ... I think be exhibiting fossil preparation, Parking and admission are free. car the very next day.” prestigious awards, the it’s a good reflection on According to Derry, owners put the car up for the type of work that he the car had some wear sale at the Barrett- does. He’s the same way from being tucked in a Jackson Auction, tele- if he’s working on a cus- School garage under a tarp for vised on the Speed tomer’s car. We try to do Continued from Page 1 so long but it was com- Network. the same thing as we total application that goes Schuyler-Industry will schools since ‘03.” plete and that’s what “That car at any other would with that corvette to the state is very com- miss out on the capital Even with the poten- made it special. sale I couldn’t imagine as far as finish work plex and requires all budget even if the state tial of multiple applica- “It had so many origi- going for over $100,000,” goes.” kinds of different pieces does pass one soon. tions in front of his, nal parts, it was pretty Derry said. “I’d had that Richard added it was and parts. We’ve got the “I think (the first year Plater isn’t worried. easy to restore,” Derry car for a while and I a lucky find and even technical things done. of funding) is probably “I’m more optimistic said, adding most older, watched them quite a bit though Car Care is Now we’re designing committed to all those than that only because I high-end cars end up and seen them sell for already known nation- and working on the lay- things that they already think a lot of those appli- getting dismantled and over $100,000 but at a wide for corvettes, the out itself of the actual committed to previous- cations that were filed sold for parts. sale like that it’s not ‘54 restoration has really building. ly,” Plater said. “There’s previously or since ‘03 “It was an older paint about how much, it’s just put the business on the “You don’t have to like 13 schools waiting that are ahead of ours, job and original interior about who wants it the map. have all the formal draw- that have already passed many of which have still and the engine had most.” “We’re in our 36th ings and know exactly everything and have already been done,” never been touched, real- The corvette sold for year in business and what it’s all going to look already done everything, Plater said. “I mean, ly,” Derry said. “It was $175,000. At that time, it nothing like this has ever like but you do have to it’s just the money ran Rochester has already needing everything but it was the highest priced happened,” he added. have the main footprint out. The state never gave built their new school, wasn’t a basket case. It automobile ever at the “It’s a once in a lifetime and how big and how them any money. So they did it without the many rooms and all those those are the immediate state’s funding. Other was a complete car.” high-profile Scottsdale, thing, probably. things,” Plater added. people and that’s why if places have consolidated Over the next several Ariz. auction. Derry said he wants to “We have to conduct a lot the state does find a since or the additions months, Derry spent According to Derry, do between two and of interviews of staff to funding mechanism to have been built.” around 600 hours and the interesting story three similar projects per get their input into the create a capital budget With all things consid- $10,000 restoring the behind the car helped year from now on. classrooms. The architect, again, those schools, I’m ered, schools before his corvette, painting it, raise its value. “I’m just going to try he said he’d probably try sure, will be funded and the competition he to keep finding these old to conduct almost 100 first.” could have from other cars and doing them interviews of students, Along with the schools applications, Plater said because the prices on faculty and parents just Plater believed would he would have to do them are getting so to try to incorporate what receive funding first, he whatever it takes to get high,”Derry said. people want into it as added since the last capi- Schuyler-Industry “They’re really worth fix- much as possible.” tal budget other schools noticed so the district can ing up.” Plater doesn’t believe have sent in applications get funding. too. “It would be at least “Since that time, year two’s funding of there’s probably been having a capital budget three or 400 other appli- before ours (our applica- cations that have gone to tion) would be in the pot Warm & efficient the state, is what my and maybe be considered With or without power! architect has told me any- along with however way,” Plater said. “From many others,” Plater said. everything from addi- “Then it’s politics at its tions, little bitty projects, best. 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Auctioneers Association Hereford, Angus, driving under the influence of alco- Heflin’s arrest on the felony case (NAA). Charolais and Simmental hol and one misdemeanor count of came in July 2006 after police said The election took place Breeders. driving under the influence of alco- Heflin lost control of his vehicle and during the 58th Monte is also a partner hol, which was filed in 2006 prior to struck a house on Prairie City’s International Auctioneers of Lowderman Cattle the felony. South Center Street. Conference and Show at Company, a family On Tuesday, Feb. 26 charges of Police reports at the time said the Town and Country owned Hereford breed- driving on a suspended license, not Heflin then backed away, drove Resort and Convention ing cattle operation, hav- having valid insurance, leaving the through a yard and struck an Center, San Diego, Calif. ing raised Hereford cattle scene of a property damage accident embankment before driving back The NAA is the largest Monte W. Lowderman for over three generations and failure to reduce speed to avoid onto Illinois Route 41 and leaving professional organization and exhibited at the an accident were dismissed. the scene. Police said the vehicle promoting professional- a partnership between Illinois state fair and all Besides probation, Heflin was was missing one of its tires as he ism of auctioneers and Jack and Sherry of the major shows, ordered to serve 90 days in the drove away. auctions through educa- Lowderman and Tommy including Denver, county jail with 20 of the days to be Police located Heflin on a county tion and technology. and Trudy Williams. Louisville, Kansas City served beginning March 4 through road about nine miles away from the Lowderman is a sec- Currently, Monte is and Jackson, Miss. work release and the 70-day balance scene. He was treated for a bleeding ond-generation auction- involved in the family Monte is a lifetime is to be stayed as long as he is in chin injury and was arrested. eer and the third genera- auction business, member of the NAA and tion of the family in mar- Lowderman Auction on the Board of keting. He grew up in the Company, serving the Governors for the Illinois auction and livestock entire Midwest, and State Auctioneers business helping his fam- serves as a lead auction- Association. ily and working for eer for Williams and Monte resides in Counseling Perspectives, LLC Lowderman and Williams, an international Macomb with his wife “We listen and help find solutions to life’s problems, with a Christian heart” Williams Auction Service, Carrie and son Rhett. real estate auction firm. 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If you won’t get anything until Economic Stimulus Act ordinarily have to file a tax return, a hands-on clinic is According to Rock, filed a 1040A, add lines they file. The stuff we’ve of 2008 and criteria for being provided Saturday, March 15 at the YMCA the basic requirement for 35 and 32. If you filed a seen says they’re also not qualifying should go to Senior Center, 400 E. Calhoun St., Macomb. Two times getting the payment is 1040EZ, your tax liability going to send anything http://www.irs.gov/irs are being offered, 1 p.m. or 2:15 p.m. that for 2007 you have at is the amount on line 10. out after Dec. 31, 2008.” /article/0,,id=177937,00. Be prompt and bring your 2007 Social Security least $3,000 in qualified Families who qualify Jackson added the IRS html. statement, a pen, and an envelope. To qualify for the income. can receive an additional might provide second According to Jackson, payment, a person or family need to have at least “Qualified income can $300 per qualifying chances for qualifying there are also a couple $3,000 in earned income or Social Security payments include Social Security child. In order for a child individuals who don’t incentives for businesses for 2007. payments,” Rock to qualify, the child had claim a payment. included in the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) does not explained. “So, pretty to be younger than 17 as “But the IRS is going Economic Stimulus Act count. much anybody who of Dec. 31, 2007. to give you a second of 2008. The tax rebate ranges from $300 to $600 per indi- received Social Security However, there are chance when you file “There are two busi- vidual. It is anticipated the checks will be distributed payments is going to be phase out amounts in the your 2008 return if you ness incentives included beginning in May. eligible for the tax stimulus act where the didn’t claim it, if you in the act,” Jackson said. refund. But again, they payments will start didn’t get a check,” “One is they increased are going to have to file being reduced all the Jackson said. “It looks Section 179 depreciation $800,000) the $250,000 before Jan. 1, 2009.” a tax return to get the tax way to being phased out like the IRS is going to expensing. Which means starts to phase out. But, according to refund. Supplemental completely. do a calculation to see if if you buy an asset (for “And for fiscal year Jackson, that too may be security income is not “There are some you should have gotten your business) you could taxpayers, the items they limited. considered qualifying income phase outs on it or not and there isn’t a write off the entire cost purchase that they want “The only trick to that income.” who can get the credit,” lot of detail on that yet. of the asset in one year this extra deduction to is that last time when The stimulus payment Jackson said. “Single Ideally everybody will instead of depreciating apply to have to be pur- they did it Illinois didn’t for single individuals starts to phase out once get it in before the end of it.” chased after their ‘07 tax go along with it and will range from $300 to you reach $75,000 for the year.” In order to better year ends,” Jackson that’s just something to $600, depending on the individuals and $150,000 Individuals who don’t explain, Jackson gave the added. be aware of,” Jackson amount of qualified for married filing joint. normally file tax returns following example. Jackson said the sec- said. “We don’t know yet income and tax liability. And that is adjusted but need to do so for “If I buy a piece of ond incentive for busi- if Illinois will go along “They can qualify for gross income. So once stimulus payment pur- equipment for my facto- nesses is bonus deprecia- with it or not.” a $300 minimum rebate they reach that limit the poses can visit ry, instead of normally tion. Individuals wanting if they make at least credit starts to decline. http://www.irs.gov/pu depreciating it over “There is one more more information on $3,000 in earned income, For single filers who are b/newsroom/1040a.pdf seven years, I can take thing that they did. After benefits for businesses Social Security or veter- at $87,000 adjusted gross to see an example of the entire cost in 2008 as Sept. 11, 2001, they insti- through the Economic ans’ benefits,” Jackson income and married fil- what they would need to an expense.” tuted something called Stimulus Act of 2008 said. ers at $174,000 it com- fill out on a 1040A. Also, However, Jackson said bonus depreciation and should go to “That’s sort of a mini- pletely phases out.” Rock wanted to remind the depreciation expens- small businesses and a http://www.irs.gov/ne mum amount, if you get As for when the pay- senior citizens they can ing is also limited. lot of the farmers in your wsroom/article/0,,id=17 a tax refund it will be at ments will actually reach receive help with filing. “They can expense up area were allowed to 9227,00.html. least $300,” Rock added. individuals, the checks “If somebody age 60 to $250,000 (in qualified take 50 percent of the “If you have earned are scheduled to start and up would like some property) in one year as cost of an asset they pur- income where your tax being distributed in May. help in terms of filing, long as they don’t put chased as an expense liability would be at least However, according to they can call the YMCA more than $800,000 of instead of depreciating $600, you will get $600 Jackson, anyone who Senior Center at 837- property in service,” it. 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Marjorie A. Beghtol Ethel M. Heidenreich, 106, Avon, formerly of Betty Jean (Denton) David, 85, Hamilton, died Bushnell, died at 6:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, at Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, at Memorial Hospital, Marjorie A. Beghtol, 81, Rushville, died at Avon Nursing Home. Carthage. 6:18 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008, at Memorial Medical Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Center, Springfield. at Martin Hollis Funeral Home, Bushnell, with Pastor March 3, 2008, at Bethel Presbyterian Church, Services were held Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, at Dave Eden officiating. Hamilton, with Bob Wagner officiating. Wood Funeral Home, Rushville, with the Rev. John Burial was in Vermont Cemetery. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Hamilton. Sowers officiating. Memorials may be made to Avon Nursing Home. Memorials may be made to Bethel Presbyterian Burial was in Rushville City Cemetery. Church or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Memorials may be made to the First Christian You may leave condolences and sign the guestbook Church (Disciples of Christ) or Culbertson Memorial Vernon O. Hicks online, www.lamportefuneralhomes.com. Hospital Foundation. Lamporte - St. Clair Funeral Home, Hamilton, is in You may leave condolences and sign the guestbook Vernon O. Hicks, 66, Swan Creek, died at charge of arrangements. online, www.woodfh.net. 11:10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, at Wesley Health Care Center, Macomb. Ella G. Carnes Cremation rites were accorded. Carol Jean Demaree Jones Mortuary, Colchester, was in charge of Ella G. Carnes, 93, Prairie City, formerly of Walnut arrangements. Carol Jean Demaree, 54, Rushville, died at Grove, died at 3:40 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, at St. John’s Prairie City Rehab and Health Care Center. Arthur Lee Inman Hospital, Springfield. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, There were no services. at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home, Bushnell. Arthur Lee Inman, 86, Colton, Calif., formerly of Memorials may be made to the Rushville Public Burial of ashes will be held at a later date in Macomb, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008, in Redlands, Library or Scripps Park Swimming Pool. La Harpe Cemetery. Calif. You may leave condolences and sign the guestbook Memorials may be made to Bushnell Rescue Squad A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m., online, www.worthingtonfh.com. or the charity of the donor’s choice. Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at The Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Calif. Donald W. Wylie Lozelle Fuqua You may leave condolences and sign the guestbook online, www.lamportefuneralhomes.com. Donald W. Wylie, 49, Lake Zurich, formerly of Lozelle Fuqua, 85, Rushville, died at 5:25 p.m., Macomb, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, at Snyder’s Vaughn-Haven Services were held Saturday, March 1, 2008, at the Nursing Home, Rushville. Wendell R. Keithley church. Services were held Saturday, March 1, 2008, at Burial was private. Wood Funeral Home, Rushville, with the Rev. John Wendell R. Keithley, 90, Princeton, died Sunday, Memorials may be made to Wylie Memorial Sowers officiating. Feb. 17, 2008, in Monroe, Wis. Scholarship Fund, Midwest Bank, Lake Zurich. Burial was in Rushville City Cemetery. Private services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, Lake Zurich, was Memorials may be made to First Christian Church April 5, 2008, in Chapel Hill Memory Gardens, in charge of arrangements. (Disciples of Christ) and Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice. Freeport. You may leave condolences and sign the guestbook Cremation Society of Illinois, Chicago, is in charge online, www.woodfh.net. of arrangements. Paul J. Lashbrook Memorials may be made to the First United Charles C. “Chub” Paull Methodist Church, 316 S. Church St., Princeton, IL Paul J. Lashbrook, 80, Macomb, died at 2:05 a.m., 61356. Friday, Feb. 22, 2008, at Countryview Care Center, Charles C. “Chub” Paull, 86, Roseville, died at Macomb. 9:45 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, at OSF Holy Family Services were held Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, at Medical, Center, Monmouth. Charles D. “Bud” Roby Jr. Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home, Macomb, Graveside services were held Monday, Feb. 25, with Pastor Victor Randle officiating. 2008, at Roseville Memorial Park. Charles D. “Bud” Roby Jr., 87, Rushville, died at Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Macomb. Memorials may be made to the Roseville Fire 12:55 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008, at St. John’s Memorials may be made to the McDonough Department, Lawson-Babbitt American Legion or the Hospital, Springfield. District Hospital Hospice Program. Roseville Library. Services were held Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, at You may sign the online guestbook, Wood Funeral Home, Rushville, with the Revs. Dr. www.dodsworthfh.com. Rev. Mary E. Roberts Phil Icenogle and Wayne Bonser officiating. Burial was in Rushville City Cemetery with mili- Bridal Rev. Mary E. Roberts, 90, Macomb, died at tary rites by the U.S. Navy Burial Detail and the E. Irene Kurrle 3:12 p.m., Friday, Feb. 22, 2008, at McDonough Schuyler American Legion Post 4. Registry Memorials may be made to First United Methodist E. Irene Kurrle, 81, District Hospital, Macomb. + Services were held Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, at Church, Rushville, St. Louis Shriner’s Hospital for Carthage, died Thursday, Andi Farr Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home, Macomb, Crippled Children or the charity of the donor’s Feb. 21, 2008, at Mike Cokel with the Revs. Jerry and Patsy Spratt officiating. choice. Memorial Hospital, March 1, 2008 Burial was in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, You may leave condolences and sign the guestbook Carthage. Macomb. online, www.woodfh.net. Memorials may be +Stephanie McMahon Memorials may be made to the Bushnell Assembly made to the Memorial Brent Mast of God Church. Hospital Capital Fund You may leave condolences and sign the guestbook Drive. May 17, 2008 online, www.dodsworthfh.com. Printy Funeral Home, + First Baptist BRONZE MARKERS Carthage, was in charge Laura Riebling Eileen Solomon Church of arrangements. Brian Kenney Éy VÉÄv{xáàxÜ June 14, 2008 Eileen Solomon, 86, Macomb, died at 5:25 a.m., Passion for God, +Betsy Noack Friday, Feb. 22, 2008, at Rivera Palms Rehabilitation passion for people Center, Palmetto, Fla. Blake Wisely Come and see! available at Bridal Registry Services were held Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, at Sunday: July 19, 2008 Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home, Macomb, Stephanie McMahon 9:30 a.m. Sunday School LACKY Brent Mast +Joy Hodges with the Rev. Russell Smith officiating. 10:30 a.m. and Burial was in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, May 17, 2008 Michael Forshee 6:00 p.m. Services MONUMENTS Macomb. Wednesday: RedHeads July 26, 2008 Memorials may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital 7:00 p.m. Bible Study See Sharon at 415 W. Jackson for Children. Corner of South and Main 1832 W. JACKSON You may leave condolences and sign the guestbook Macomb 309-776-3518, 309-833-4133 833-2342 online, www.dodsworthfh.com. www.firstbaptistcolchester.org Dennis A. Clements, Pastor 800-828-2938 Bethel Baptist Church (American Baptist) Come experience God’s presence at: South of Colchester at Gifts & Decorative Accessories 7795 N 450th Rd. Colchester First Christian Church 421 W. Jackson St. Sunday School - 9:30 am www.macombinsurance.com Macomb, IL 61455 Worship - 10:30 am Christian Education 833-1755 309-833-1150 Jim Richardson, Pastor for all ages at 9AM

Simply Coffee r World Colchester United 9:45AM You Ar n oun Methodist Church ur d Worship is at 10AM T FIRST Sunday School 9:15 am Se habla Espanol` CHRISTIAN Worship 10:30 am CHURCH Youth Group 6:30-8:30 pm 201 N. Hun Street, Colchester (309) 776-3475 Disciples of Christ Rev. Steve Workman Milton Cruz, Pastor 120 N. McArthur, Macomb Rev. Gina Sheridan A 837-6473 Ch y Pastor “To glorify Christ, to know Christ, urch for To da Sunday School 9:00 AM You are always welcome! to make Christ known to others…” Fellowship Time 10:00 AM Worship Service 10:30 AM FCC is an independent, Christ centered and Bible based fellowship. Page 12 McDonough County This Week, Macomb, Illinois Community Monday, March 3, 2008 Death notices Frederick L. John WIU early ed teacher Sterling LaVerne Robinson Frederick L. John, 50, Macomb, died at 8:24 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, at McDonough District Barbara Kowal dies Sterling LaVerne Robinson, 66, Macomb, died at 6:41 Hospital, Macomb. p.m., Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, at his residence. Services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, March 3, Barbara Jean Kowal, 91, a WIU alumna and former Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, at 2008, at Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home, teacher, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008 in Libertyville. Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, with the Rev. Macomb, with the Rev. Jon Keck officiating. Kowal was hired as a temporary kindergarten teacher Robert Greene officiating. Burial will be in Bailey Cemetery. at the WIU School in 1953. She then taught third grade at Burial was in Rushville City Cemetery where military Memorials may be made to the Macomb VFW Post the Lab School, where she served as the unit leader in services were be conducted by the U.S. Marine Corp 1921. individually guided education program. She taught with Honor Guard and Schuyler American Legion Post 4. You may leave condolences and sign the guestbook the faculty of Western’s elementary education and reading Memorials may be made to the American Cancer online, www.dodsworthfh.com. department from 1973 until she retired with an associate Society or Schuyler American Legion Post 4. professor rank in 1978. You may leave condolences and sign the guestbook Kowal, who lived the majority of her life in Macomb, Wilma J. LeBlanc graduated as the Macomb High School valedictorian in online, www.worthingtonfh.com. 1934. She earned her bachelor’s (1938) and master’s (1959) Wilma J. LeBlanc, 82, Augusta, died Friday, Feb. 22, degrees in education from WIU. Bentley Taylor 2008, at McDonough District Hospital, Macomb. Kowal also worked on advanced studies at the Cremation rites were accorded. University of Illinois, Peabody College (Nashville, Tenn.), Bentley Taylor, 90, Macomb, died at 12:55 p.m., Services were held Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, in Indiana University, Northwestern University and Friday, Feb. 22, 2008, at McDonough District Hospital, Hamilton Funeral Home, Augusta, with the Rev. Southern Illinois University. Macomb. Sandra Bunnell officiating. In Macomb, Kowal was an active member of the First Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Augusta. Presbyterian Church, Macomb Beautiful, the Community at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home, Macomb, with the Memorials may be made to the Woodlawn Chest and Girl Scouts. She was a charter member of Rev. Ron Green officiating. Cemetery Association. Chapter ME, PEO. Burial was in Camp Creek Cemetery, south of She is survived by her children, Karen Kowal, Arnold, Macomb. Mo., Kent Kowal, Farmington, Kristine Kowal, Lake Memorials may be made to Heartland Healthcare New arrivals Zurich, and an “adopted daughter,” Marianne Ranos, Center, Macomb. Lake Zurich; her sister, Luan Saunders, Grand Junction, At McDonough District Hospital You may leave condolences and sign the guestbook Colo.; nine grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. online, clugston-tibbittsfh.com. Her husband, Chester J. Kowal, whom she married Aug. Ryan Gage Mason 18, 1940, preceded her in death June 13, 1997. A family memorial service and interment of ashes in Kathryn “Kay” Lawson Harris Ryan Gage Mason was born at 7:54 a.m., Feb. 11, Oakwood Cemetery, followed by a picnic at Glenwood 2008, to Sara Mason. He weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces Park, will be held in Macomb in May. Kathryn “Kay” Lawson Harris, 83, Macomb, died and was 20 1/2 inches long. He was welcomed home Memorials may be made to the WIU Art Gallery, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, at her home. by big brother, Hunter Mason. 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455-1390 or First A memorial service was held Saturday, March 1, Presbyterian Church, 400 E. Carroll St., Macomb, IL 61455. 2008, at First Presbyterian Church, Macomb, with the Aiden Ross Hocker Rev. Amy Loving officiating. Burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery “Kenner Aiden Ross Hocker was Family” burial site. born at 7:31 a.m., Feb. 13, Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian 2008, to Jami and Matthew Church of Macomb, the League of Women Voters, Hocker. He weighed 7 Environmentally Concerned Citizens or the American pounds, 13 ounces and was Heart Association. 20 1/2 inches long. You may leave condolences and sign the guestbook online, www.dodsworthfh.com. Alex Richard Carol Ann (Hammond) Moon Bartell

Carol Ann (Hammond) Moon, 66, Colchester, died Alex Richard Bartell was around midnight Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008. born at 5:33 p.m., Feb. 18, Services were held Saturday, March 1, 2008, at 2008, to Juanita C. and Argyle Bible Church, Colchester. Travis L. Bartell. He Memorials may be made to the Argyle Bible weighed Join the Crowd Church, Colchester. 8 pounds and as 20 1/4 inches long. Read the area’s favorite locally owned newspaper SWTR Turbidity Exceedance Template The Macomb Eagle IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER “The #1 Source for Local News” Colchester Does Not Meet Treatment Requirements Now available in Bushnell at Myer’s Express Mart! Our water system recently violated a drinking water standard. Although this was not an emergency, as our customers, Pick-up a copy every Wednesday and Friday at the following locations: you have a right to know what happened, what you should do, and what we did to correct this situation. Blandinsville Industry Macomb We routinely monitor your water for turbidity (cloudiness), caused by suspended particles. This tells us whether we are effectively filtering the water supply. Water samples for DECEMBER showed that 22.2 percent of turbidity Minit Stop Suzy Q’s Hy-Vee Gas Station measurements were over 0.3 turbidity units. The standard is that no more than 5 percent of samples may exceed Main Street Restaurant Hy-Vee Grocery Store [*standard] turbidity units per month. The turbidity levels are relatively low, however, their persistence is a concern. Bushnell Little Java House Normal turbidity levels at our plant are [number] units. La Harpe What should I do? Myer’s Express Mart Mark 1 Convenient Store R&D Foods Niemann’s  You do not need to boil your water or take other actions. We do not know of any contamination, and none Colchester County Market of our testing has shown disease-causing organisms in the drinking water. R&D Foods Macomb Phillips 66 Sinclair Station Cady’s Smoke House Sports Zone  People with severely compromised immune systems, infants, and some elderly may be at increased risk. These Casey’s Cenex Convenience Sullivan Taylor people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. General guidelines on ways to Chapman Bookstore Coffee House lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1 (800) 426-4791. Good Hope CVS Pharmacy Walgreens Quick Sam’s Farm King Plymouth What does this mean? Ford Hopkins Suzy Q’s Turbidity has no health effects. However, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches. These Or to receive (4) FREE ISSUES, just fill out the form symptoms are not caused only by organisms in drinking water. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice. below and mail to our office at

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He sought her Douglas’slower-status her relatives served in the Warnock called the meet- opinion constantly and rival and fellow lawyer, Confederate forces and ing to order and conduct- she encouraged him to Abraham Lincoln. two of her stepbrothers ed the business meeting take on more responsibili- Elizabeth facilitated their and a brother-in-law died with 18 members present. ty even though it meant courtship and introduced fighting for the South. There were two presen- he was gone from home, Mary to Abraham on Dec. In reality, Mary Todd tations. Ruth Dexter sometimes for years. She 16. It is reported, on learn- was a fervent and tireless described the life of was able to join him in ing her surname was supporter of the Union Abigail Smith Adams. France for the peace nego- spelled with two “d”s, he cause. Her visits with Abigail was from a tiations, signaling the end retorted “Why? One was Union soldiers in the family of renown in of the American enough for God.” numerous hospitals in and Braintree, Mass. Her Revolutionary War and After a troubled around Washington went mother’s family could be later became an adviser engagement that was largely unnoticed by her traced back to the signers on protocol for Martha marked by at least one enemies and contempo- of the Magna Carta. Her Washington, when John breakup, Abraham and raries. father, a minister, was able Adams became the vice Mary Todd Lincoln were Oddly enough, men in to live comfortably and president for President married Nov. 4, 1842. the administration were provide well for his family George Washington. Since Almost exactly nine the most vocal about her Michael Lovell and Michele Cameron because of his parents’ sta- the government was months later, on Aug. 1, conduct. Some Lincoln tus. brand new, she became a 1843, their first son, aides and Cabinet mem- Abigail was the second trendsetter. Robert Todd Lincoln, was bers privately considered Cameron-Lovell of four siblings who Abigail was a promoter born. She was an excellent Mrs. Lincoln to be a liabil- remained close all their of women’s rights, mother and played with ity to the administration. Michele Renee Cameron and Michael Cody Lovell, lives. They were all taught “Remember the Ladies” to all of her little children, a She was ruthlessly criti- Camp Point, announce their engagement and never to speak unkindly be equal to those of men practice that was not com- cized, especially behind approaching marriage. about anyone, to say only and an advocate for the mon among mothers of her back, as a free-spend- The bride-elect is the daughter of Todd and Connie nice things and never abolishment of slavery. her economic status. She ing, overemotional First Schroeder, Mt. Sterling, and Mike and Ann Cameron, make persons the subject This was coupled with did all the housework Lady who tried to climb Rushville. She graduated from Brown County High of conversations. a lifetime commitment to until finally Abraham out of the constraints that School in 2003 and Western Illinois University with a Children were expected her family. She died in noticed she might need a were viewed as essential bachelor’s degree in finance in 2007. She is employed to have short childhoods 1818 of typhoid fever. She bit of help. elements of the roles of by Dot Foods Inc. and become responsible and John had been mar- Mary Lincoln was well- women in public life. For The prospective groom is the son of Roger and adults early. Abigail went ried for 54 years. educated and interested in example, Mr. Lincoln’s Terri Gray, Macomb, and Mike and Anita Lovell, with her mother at an Carmen Elkin spoke on public affairs and shared male aides, John Nicolay Colchester. He graduated from Macomb High School early age to visit the sick the controversial Mary her husband’s fierce ambi- and John Hay, privately in 2004. He is employed by Crop Production Services. and organize poor women Todd Lincoln and stressed tion. However, her referred to her as “the to spin yarn, weave cloth her “softer” side. Southern heritage created hell-cat.” and market their finished Born in Lexington, Ky., obstacles for her that Her life after the assas- products to help them she was the daughter of became apparent almost sination of her husband become independent. This Robert Smith Todd and immediately after she was not happy. During lesson was not lost on Eliza Parker, prominent took on her new duties as the early 1880s, Mary Abigail. residents of the city. They First Lady in March 1861. Todd Lincoln lived, She became a literary were slaveholders, as Some facets of Mrs. housebound, in the correspondent with her were their other relatives. Lincoln’s character did not Springfield residence of th cousins and devoured Young Mary Todd’s home help her in facing these her sister Elizabeth 18 Annual Bull and Female Sale books by the stack. was what is now known challenges. She was tem- Edwards. She suffered March 8 1 pm, at the farm At age 15 she met John as the Mary Todd Lincoln peramentally high-strung poor eyesight due to Fairview, IL Adams who was a stu- House, a 14-room upper- and touchy and some- cataracts and fell often. dent at Harvard and was class residence in times acted irrationally. Eventually, Congress Selling 39 Yearing, fall and 2 year old bulls nine years older. He was a Lexington. There the She was almost instantly awarded her a pension of 8 open heifers 24 Bred cows bit over weight, talked a young Mary Todd unpopular upon her $3,000 per year. Top AI sires including: Woodhill Foresight, bit too much and tried to endured a difficult rela- arrival in the capital. 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