Hamilton High School Semester 2 Honor Roll

12th Grade

Baker, Brenna Z.; High Honor Roll

Barnett, Tanner C.; High Honor Roll

Blackwell, Collin H.; High Honor Roll

Cochran, Molly A.; High Honor Roll

Gray, Alexa R.; High Honor Roll

Hall, Elle L.; High Honor Roll

Horn, Steven E.; High Honor Roll

Coyle, Brenton J.; Honor Roll

Dooley, Madison G.; Honor Roll

Finch, William K.; Honor Roll

Shoen, Trent A.; Honor Roll

Sullivan, Joseph M.; Honor Roll

Tompkins, Malia-Monee C.; Honor Roll

White, Barbara A.; Honor Roll

11th Grade

Bryant, Serenity K.; High Honor Roll

Carel, Evan C.; High Honor Roll

Della Vedova Brummer, Hayden P.; High Honor Roll

Esterday, Camren J.; High Honor Roll

Helenthal, Jozie S.; High Honor Roll

Leenerts, Landon R.; High Honor Roll

McClain, Samantha L.; High Honor Roll

Quinlan, Dominick M.; High Honor Roll

Quinlan, Parker Y.; High Honor Roll

Shaw, Cooper A.; High Honor Roll

Woodworth, Lillie C.; High Honor Roll

Alferez, Matthew; Honor Roll

Boutwell, Olivia G.; Honor Roll

Coffey, Evelyn R.; Honor Roll

Dadant, Charles C.; Honor Roll

DuPont, Nikoloz A.; Honor Roll

Holmes, McKenna E.; Honor Roll

Kazukauskas, Olivia P.; Honor Roll

Poland, Grace I.; Honor Roll

Sackett, Madelyn R.; Honor Roll

Willard, Dorothy D.; Honor Roll

10th Grade

Barnett, Brayden R.; High Honor Roll

Colvin, Erin R.; High Honor Roll

DeWitt, Hannah G.; High Honor Roll

Fernandez Cubian, Cecilia; High Honor Roll

Forquer, Kane A.; High Honor Roll

Humphry, Lola G.; High Honor Roll

Keefe, Skilee D.; High Honor Roll

From: Steve Siegrist Fire Chief - Warsaw / Kirk Cameron Fire Chief - Hamilton 

Effective as of this date, The Warsaw Rural Fire Protection District and The Hamilton Fire Department are implementing a NO BURN BAN for the entire City of Warsaw and Hamilton, IL and ALL outlaying areas covered by their departments. The BAN prohibits ALL open burning of any kind. This included residential fire rings and pits, also the shooting of FIREWORKS of any kind in all residential areas!!! Shooting of Fireworks will only be allowed in authorized areas by the City of Hamilton and Warsaw. 

This NO BURN BAN will remain in effect until further notice. All questions should be directed to the City Halls of both communities or Fire Department. 

Respectfully, 

Steve Siegrist 

Kirk Cameron

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Carl Sandburg College 2023 Spring Semester Dean’s, Honors Lists

Carl Sandburg College has released the names of students who qualified for the dean’s list and honors list for the 2023 spring semester.

To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit hours) and earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale). To qualify for the honors list, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a grade point average of 3.0 to 3.49.

The college also makes dean’s and honors list designations for students who were enrolled part-time during the semester (less than 12 credit hours) and have completed a total of at least 12 credit hours overall.

DEAN’S LIST

Abingdon — Gabriela Bryan, Tyler Condreay, Tanner Klockenga, Nicholas Prescott, Easten Schisler, Willow Shoop, Asa Stegall, Mary Tucker

Alexis — Taylor Tipsword

Amboy — Kelynn Boyle

Avon — Madison Frakes, Alex Hefler, Taylor Horton, Talon Hunter, Reece Stenger

Bartonville — Elisabeth Bentley

Basco — Alexis Lucie, Sierra Lucie

Bettendorf, Iowa — Hannah Healey

Blue Grass, Iowa — Hunter Vastine

Burnside — Brooklyn Walker

Bushnell — Abbey Donaldson, Kylie Norris

Camanche, Iowa — Seanna Lamberton

Cambridge — Melissa Glidden

Cameron — Danielle Bowling

Canton — Erin Gosnell, Josie Kinsel

Carthage — Mercedes Jackson, Alivia Smith, Brittany Snyder, Sarah Stinemates

Central City, Iowa — Hunter Caves

Chillicothe — Kayla Wolf

Clinton, Iowa — Selena Tello

Dahinda — McKenna Clark, Kathryn Cruise

Davenport, Iowa — David Thai

Dunlap — Jack Barham, Ian Donaldson

East Galesburg — Grace Donovan, Jillyen Kirgan, Chevy Marsh

East Moline — Joanitha Wilson

East Peoria — Natalee Logsdon

Edwards — Jacob Abenroth, Logan VanHeuklon

Erie — Katie Hebeler

Farmington — Abigail Simpson, Meghan Wherley

Fulton — Connor Barnett

Galesburg — Justin Ackerson, Chadrick Admire, Jade Albright, Caden Allen, Matheus Azevedo, Izabell Bartels, Josue Bashombe, Taylor Bell, Angela Bertlshofer, Brandon Bridwell, Faith Brill, Erica Brown, Madelyn Burford, Hallie Buttry, Jean Cabezas Ortiz, Natalie Cantwell, Jacilyn Childers, Murillo Costa, Natalie Courtney, Carly Crowl, Emily Davies, Mathias Dickerson, Alexander Dismang, Abigail Dolen, Shauna Dotson, Mackenzie Edwards, Eric Epperson, Casey Folger, Mason Fones, Azaria Foshay, Nayana Foshay, Devon Gavel, Vanessa Gibbs, Brais Gonzalez, Brandy Gregory, Timothy Greig, Adriana Guerrero, Karen Harlan, Cristina Heras Marcos, Benjamin Hilton, Dieter Horten, Daniel Hummel, Jacob Hutchings, Kimberly Ives Greene, Kizumi Jackson, Babra Jepkirui, Tabitha Johnson, Braden Kane, Baleigh Kelley, Ava Kersh, Brian Kipchemis, Sarah Larsen, Abigail Leclere, Ivette Leon, Gabriel Lima, Nicholas Lombardi, Suleimi Lopez Garcia, Caroline Lutz, Michelle Mackey, Molly McCants, Danielle Miller, Neemias Moreira, Alexander Morris, Emma Nelson, Mary Njuguna, Santiago Palacio, Tucker Peters, Erik Peterson, Victoria Plue, Matteo Prado, Damon Reed, Ashley Reinstadtler, Naomi Rosenberry, Vinicios Sartorello, Ryan Simpson, Carly Smith, Isaac Smith, Jordyn Smith, Kaitlyn Smith, Diego Soto, Ryne Straker, Abby Tucker, Riley Tuthill, Ryan Ullrich, Cole Warnsing, Molly Warren, Allison Whitcomb, Bree Williams, Kainan Woodruff, Corissa Wright

Geneseo — Dillan Bideaux

Gifford — Anna Duden

Gilson — Tyler Nelson

Groveland — Bryce Brown, Lainey Jensen

Hamilton — Audrey Geers, Adelyn Knowles

Havana — Savannah Bryant

Henderson — Tyler Angell, Emma Smith

Hutchinson, Kan. — Sarah Peterson

Kewanee — Sarah Barton, Brittany Nimrick, Ashley Welsh

Kewaskum, Wis. — Michael Kleinhans

Knoxville — Vincent Conlee, Caden Ericson, Payton Hankins, David Hise, Jason Hise, Mika Osborne, Haley Strom, Bryn Wright

Lewistown — Johnni Baldwin

Little York — Emma Colbrese, Brandon Montooth

Macomb — Emily Livermore, Griffin Skees, Ryan Thorman

Mendon — Addison Eger

Milan — Addyson Hanson

Moline — Gracie Sims

Monmouth — Jairo Albarran, Alexandra Arellano, Payton Bearden, Alanjair Castro Medrano, Landon Conard, Cole Cooper, Kathryn Douglas, Christophe Moma, Janet Pratt, Quinn Ramos Noel, Griselda Rico, Kadin Rogers, Alejandra Salgado, George Seals, Alexis Wooten

Montrose, Iowa — Karlee Mathena

Nauvoo — Reagan Eaves, Jacob Insalaco

New Windsor — Madison Woodward

Oneida — Jason Ader, Clara Asplund

Oquawka — Sophia Gugliotta

Orlando, Fla. — Sebastien Bornelus

Pekin — Chelsey Catton, Natalie Righi

Peoria — Olivia Allen, Lillianna Blackford, Brianna Johnson, Jadyn Swan

Prairie City — Karena Barker, Aeryn Mahr

Princeville — Chase Williams

Quincy — Taylor Leindecker

Rock Falls — Ellie Wasson

Rock Island — Julian Harris, Nicole Heald, Chariema Lomax, Taylor Vols

Roseville — Hunter Porter

Rushville — Addison Curry, Jonah Phelps

Rutland — McKoy Allen

Sherrard — Ella Bickle

Silvis — Yvette Caudillo, Yoliztly Flores

Sperry, Iowa — Kelsi Rowe

St. Augustine — Perry Serven, Laney Tabb

St. David — Grace Evans

Sterling — Olivia Schwingle

Stronghurst — Grant Combites, Beth Tomson

Tennessee — Sage Wilde

Tremont — David Smith

Trivoli — Lily Sharum

Victoria — Elliott Watts

Viola — Carter Demuth

Warsaw — Jenna Gound, Kendall Nagel

Wataga — Daniel McDowell, Tanner White

Williamsfield — Cadence Manning

HONORS LIST

Abingdon — Chase Allen, Seth Austin, Alexandra Courson, Quinton Rakestraw, Parker Stoneking

Alexis — Avery Leffler, Bella Ponce Voss

Avon — Genevieve Johnston, Ronan Pompeo, Drew Sheckler, Madilyn Stephens

Burnside — Allison Icenogle

Bushnell — Kamryn Ervin

Cambridge — Nicholas Janson

Carmel, Ind. — Jack Bruington

Carthage — Ashley Bergheger, Emily Bruns, Atley Caldwell, Emma Nelson

Chadwick — Brittney Johnson

Clinton, Iowa — Lillian Isenhour

Colona — Marissa Block

Davenport, Iowa — Lintrice Mayes

Earlville — Emma Benson

East Galesburg — Hallie Price, Clifford Thurman, Betsy Zuidema

Edwards — Frank Kelch

Elmwood — Charles Shissler

Galesburg — Jehnna Adkerson, Destiny Allen, Katelin Allen, Emily Bailey, Joshue Barrera, Taleah

Beaty, Amber Bennett, Dafna Boyarski, Gracey Chatterton, Michael Christensen, Allan Chu Carrillo, Lillian Clark, Joshua Cole, James Cunningham, Navin Davis, Andrew Dortch, Jennifer Felix, Brandon Gallegos, Gabriela Gutierrez, Alexis Hankins, Blayne Healey, Lily Hudgins, Cajun Hulse, Kaden Johnson, Rene Johnson, Emmanuel Kiprop, Faith Kiprop, Rebecca Kirk, Dalton Klossing, Kelsi Legge, Jasmin McDaniel, Leslye Mercado, Jerome Mujanayi, Grecia Ojeda Sanchez, Noah Olson, Alison Palomino Lopez, Abby Price, Bethanie Ricketts, Theo Rodrigues, Rodel Ryner, Zachary Sandoval, Kadin Spencer, Alyssa Stephenson, Brandie Swanson, Carlie Thompson, Adithya Vinod, Manoah Wemba, Abby Wilson, Nick Winters

Gilson — Kaiden Pence

Hamilton — Olivia Boutwell

Industry — Nicholas Seaver

Kirkwood — Paola Mora Ruiz, Sullivan Ross

LaHarpe — Lily Lionberger

Moline — Emily Joy

Monmouth — Jodi Barry Osterhagen, Logan Bratcher, Noah Clark, Mallory Cooper, John Cozadd, Gracie Cuni, Kylie Harvey, Madelynn Higbee, Ayla Johnston, Nanette Kapesa, Steven Meza, Aidan Parkins, Melissa Ricca, Carter Russell, Danielle Skiver, Ryan Stacker, Addyson Trego

Ocoee, Fla. — Jean Evens Forestal

Oneida — Adam Chasteen, Haley Foglesong, Gavin Gerard, Jaren Gerard, Aleesha Jones

Pekin — Jaden Rogers

Peoria — Paula Burse, Joseph Jockisch, Shameka Pate, Matthew Schmitt, Troy Westerdahl

Plainfield — Erin Wiesbrook

Quincy — Lauren Erke

Rio — Carli Starr

Sherrard — Elizabeth Karns

Springfield, Mich. — Robert Lian

St. Peters, Mo. — Myles Estrada

Sutter — Noah Weeks

Washington — Chase Mason

West Point — Destiny Alred

DEAN’S LIST (PART-TIME)

Abingdon — Kylah Brown, Margaret Kidd, Bessie Snider, Nikala Timmons

Aledo — Alexandra Balmer, Stevie Engle

Alexis — Tabatha Allen-Flacco, Jennifer Cornell, Melissa Cutler, Nathan Switzer

Alpha — Kristopher Bloomberg

Altona — Kate Morales

Andover — Sarah Wisslead

Avon — Emma Rauschert, Elizabeth Suter, Haley Thorndyke

Bettendorf, Iowa — Gurpreet Kaur

Blandinsville — Camryn Dysert

Bushnell — Jayden Chenoweth, Gracie Havens, Erin Jackson, Janet Lentini, Dawn Parker

Carman — William Todd

Carthage — Katherine Biery, Holly Boyles, Alanna Gann, Aleah Gann, Paige Gutting, Aiden Moore, Devon Smith, Emma Whitaker

Colchester — Jersey Brown, Jayden Icenogle, John Reynolds, Nicole Weaver, Evan Wetzel

Colona — Alysia Anderson

Dahinda — Jacob Cooper, Keagan Gerlach, Ella Rigg, Owen Rigg, Ellis Rogers, Marin Shane, Caitlin Sherman

Dallas City — Tyler Courtois

Davenport, Iowa — Camilla Nguyen, Iesha Ratzlaff

Eldridge, Iowa — Myah Herrington

Elmwood — Scarlett Binder, Sosie Blue Binder

Elvaston — Ellis Jarvis

Farmington — Alexandria Holder, Erica Riccioni, Phoebe Ulm, Destiny Ward, Anna Webel

Fulton — Ethan Rash

Galesburg — Jacob Allen, Madison Allen, Molly Armstrong, Jillian Bailey, Jocelyn Behymer, Olyvia Bell, Kristin Bland, Cheyenne Bruning, Samuel Carr, Chivon Carter, Kylee Casteel, Alejandro Ceja, Kelsey Corbin, Tieonika Davis, Taylor Deroo, Hannah Dillbeck, Isabelle Esquivel, Elizabeth Flesher, Hunter Frymire, Brittany German, Madeline Gonzalez, Alyssa Gooley, Jennifer Hamilton, Daniel Hite, Jacqueline Holmes, Jessica Ingle, Mercy Jerono, Aaron Kennelly, Isabel Kersh, Gabriella Kisler, Jeffrey Knox, Amanda Linze, Jamison Littlefield, Courtney Livingston, Elizabeth Lybarger, Libby Mayea, Ashlee Mechtel, Ian Milligan, Windie Moore, Ava Morales, Vanessa Morrison, Caitlin Mowrer, Alaina Mulnix, Yolanda Nanez, James Nelson, Bryce Nordstrom, Noah Nordstrom, Franck Nsimbi, Alex Nunez, Meagan Nunez, Christian Ogbebor, Michael Patrick, Kayla Pendergast, Zachary Pendergrass, Kathyran Potter, Kelly Proper, Nicole Raska, Kaylee Ross, Alexandra Runbom, Rylie Scales, Richard Schlosser, Michael Sharp, Morgan Shaw, Stephen Short, Rachel Sotelo, Melissa Sparks, Carmelia Thomas, Taaliyha Whitsett, Angel Wilson, Kaidence Wilson, Abbie Wingert, Sara Wood

Geneseo — Corrie Brabson, Mercy Chavez, Nichole Clark, Kimberly Depauw

Gladstone — Jayde Henry

Good Hope — Owen Beck, Carter Powell, Lauren Powell, Owen Torrance

Hamilton — Brenna Baker, Tanner Barnett, Collin Blackwell, Evan Carel, Molly Cochran, Evelyn Coffey, Charles Dadant, Hayden, Della Vedova Brummer, Bailey Doyle, Steven Horn, Olivia Kazukauskas, Landon Leenerts, Grace Poland, Dominick Quinlan, Parker Quinlan, Cooper Shaw, Barbara White, Dorothy Willard

Hanna City — Kyleigh Carpenter

Hull — Kylee Schanbacher

Joliet — Amina ElMoudden

Kewanee — Shiana David, Heather Hoadley, Alissa Williams

Knoxville — Teylar Green, Brittini Kinzer, Joseph Niles, Geoffrey Paris, Christian Skinner, Julianna Turner, Marcey Younge

LaFayette — Angelina Adame

LaHarpe — Kendra Chapin

LeClaire, Iowa —  Jaylynn Meirhaeghe

Little York — Aubrey Thompson

London Mills — Kaitlyn Pasko, Brandi Vance

Lynn Center — Santana Terronez

Mackinaw — Brittany Pawlak

Macomb — Katelynn Ashbaker, Ava Kilburn, Leah Sargeant

Marietta — Nathan Spangler

Media — Isabella Hibbs

Mendon — David Poelvoorde

Moline — Monica Ruiz-Hernandez

Monmouth — Kaitlyn Aguilara, Alexandria Ashby, Evelyn Blackford, Maria Chavez, Veronica Davis, Rileigh Ewing, Alexis Finnicum, Mattison Gillen, Aiden Godina, Megan Gordon, Lily Johnson, Allison Juarez, Lynette Liggett, Margarita Meza, Julie Nickols, Jankibahen Patel, Zander Peterson, Amelia Reynolds, Paige Richardson, Addeline Smith, Stacy Vanskike, Kailey Villanueva

Nauvoo — Renee Blunier, Alec Hymes, Mehra Morrison, Rayna Schafer

North Henderson — Jennifer McCutcheon

Oneida — Kayla Dillbeck, Carson Miller, Wesley Spilman

Peoria — Tiffany Atkins, Ledie Makita, Allen Williams

Prairie City — Avery Gullidge, Cora Gullidge

Quincy — Nayana Satheesh Kumar

Rock Island — Bianca Brown, Courtney Thomas

Roseville — Lily Cundiff, Mark Huston

Sherrard — Kayla Wilson

Smithshire — Kendyl Kane, Joshua Vancil

St. David — Caleb Keithley

Stronghurst — Ashley Bowen

Sutter — Kiera Moore

Toulon — Chandler Colgan, Samantha Weir

Trivoli — Samuel Gronewold

Victoria — Madison Hughs, Emma Seiboldt

Warsaw — Oriana Casey, Kasey Fink, Alexa Gray, Heidi Jones, James Morton, Mikyla Ransford, Kyle Smith

Wataga — Maggie Blust, Esther Gibb, Cheyenne Malcolm, Chesni Simpson

Williamsfield — Cade Farquer, Sidney Stiers, Dylan Tucker, Graham Wight

Woodhull — Drake Meirhaeghe

Yates City — Margret Jansen

HONORS LIST (PART-TIME)

Abingdon — Chrissie Spitzig

Alexis — Andrew Davis, Anne Gregory, Meagan Johnson, Kalyn Lee, Brandy Lowry

Alpha — Taylor VanVleet

Blandinsville — Gracyn Welsh

Bourbonnais — Mackenzie Delby

Brimfield — Kyle Litchfield

Bushnell — Myleena English

Cameron — Cassiday Tierney

Canton — Addison Littrel, Stephanie Moore, Garrett Shipman, Serena Smith

Carthage — Nolan Deitrich, Landon Gronewold, Drake Mudd

Clinton, Iowa — Samantha Jordan, Kalee Kleppe, Erin Soesbe

Colchester — Ava Beck, Alexander Garlick, Claire Nelson, Lucas Shirey, Grace Vyhnanek

Colona — Hailey Dowell

Dahinda — Jada Abraham, Delaney Traphagan, Christine VanVelsor, Tiara Waters

Dallas City — Kaelyn Ferrill

Davenport, Iowa — Kimseang Dam, Rebecca Tague

Donnellson — Dharma Tripp

East Moline — Alexis Goehl, Griffin Ronnebeck

Elmwood — Connor Huber

Galesburg — Janna Agbodza, Madison Aldridge, Sarah Allen, Jordan Belville, Samantha Boone, Tristan Boynton, Baylee Bramlett, Haley Brooks, Rebekah Bruington, Joseph Busch, Mataya Caldwell, Tifany Carns, Lanette Cravotta, Robert Cravotta, Brittney Dutton, Natalie Gonzalez, Megan Greene, Nicole Hans, Melissa Howard, Jabboe Howell, Kyle Jackson, Haley Kubis, Stephane Massamba, Aliyah McGee, Kaitlin McLean, Demarkius Medley, Tabitha Miller, Sierra Miner, Alyssa Mixon, Garrett Nichols, Annika Odell, Cassandra Osborne, Ivy Peed, Ashley Perdue, Brianna Purcell, Jennifer Rice, James Rice, Cassandra Schmitz, Katherine Schoessling, Elijah Secor, Remy Townsell, Natalee Townsend, Jaleesa Walker, Tasha Wallace, Alexia Wessels, Lucas Wilson, Deion Wright, Jazmin Zavala Vega

Geneseo — Dawsyn Hartman, Kaitlyn Webster

Gerlaw — Regan Trego

Gilson — Andrew Bates

Hamilton — Brenton Coyle, William Finch, Jozie Helenthal

Hanna City — Alex Barrett

Joy — Thomas Loughead

Keithsburg — Ryan Westpfahl

Kewanee — Azucena Zepeda

Kirkwood — McKelvey Bugner

Knoxville — Chloe Bearce, Carleigh Kennett

LaFayette — Brittany Sherbeyn

LaHarpe — Brittany Bartell, Rachel James

Macomb — McKenzi Whitford

Maquon ­— Corey Morrison

Moline — Libby Chance, Valeria Hernandez

Monmouth — Dzemila Ahmetovic, Jessica Ayala, Mollie Clark, Jenny Cortes, Jorge Diaz, Meredith Dulin, Jennifer Garcia, Diamonique Hayburn, Alexandra Hofmann, Katie Holmberg, Lindsey Hull, Elizabeth Kucharz, Addisyn Switzer, Judith Tepexicuapa

Muscatine, Iowa — Simran Malla

Nauvoo — Landon Gallaher, Abbie Morrison

Nora Springs, Iowa — Mikayla Heit

Oneida — Chloie Unger

Orlando, Fla. — Saul Etienne

Peoria — Brittany Mack, Payton Reeves

Peoria Heights — Jonathon Shields

Prairie City — Courtney Oakman

Reynolds — Delaney Peterson

Rio — Bailey Hedrick

Rock Island — Kyle Bates, Amber Brunat

Roseville — Tanner Ricco, Krista Stoneking

Sciota — Kenlee Welsh

Silvis — Tanner Kennedy

Tennessee — Wesley Vail

Viola — Kelsey Weir

Warsaw — Ray Hughes, Emma Short, Teagan Tibbits

Wataga — Krista Mansir

Williamsfield — Gage Aldred, Margaret Howard, Henry Powers, Nicala Yoho

Woodhull — Sarah Schwartzkopf

Yates City — Brianne Baird

Final Planning and Public Meeting for 2023 Hancock County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan

Carthage, Il. The final planning and public meetings for the update of the Hancock County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan will be held July 26, 2023, from 4-6PM at the Board in the Hancock County Courthouse.  The Courthouse is located at 500 Main Street, in Carthage.  This meeting will summarize the planning process, outline the mitigation strategy, address the changes from the last FEMA approved Hazard Mitigation Plan for Hancock County, and invite public comments. The participating jurisdictions in this plan are Hancock County, Basco, Carthage, Dallas City, Ferris, Hamilton, LaHarpe, Nauvoo, Pontoosuc, Warsaw, and West Point.

The planning process, funded by FEMA through the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), requires that plans be updated every five years.  Each jurisdiction is encouraged to think strategically about what they can do to reduce the risks to life and property from natural hazards. The County ESDA Coordinator, Jack Curfman, worked with University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois State Water Survey to facilitate the plan development and complete the risk Assessment.

Of special interest in this plan update is the new focus FEMA is placing on nature-based mitigation solutions as well as the impact of climate change on natural disasters and communities impacted. Types of nature-based solutions include rain gardens, such as the demonstration rain garden that was recently completed in Nauvoo as part of a Rainscaping Training by Illinois Extension and funded by the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN). 

The public is invited to attend this meeting and also review the draft plan, which will be available on the Hancock County website as well as the university of Illinois Extension Adams, Brown, Hancock, Pike and Schuyler County website ( https://extension.illinois.edu/abhps ) by July 24, 2023.

For more information regarding the Hancock County Hazard Mitigation Planning Process, contact Jack Curfman at esda@hancockcounty-il.gov or Carrie McKillip at mckillip@illinois.edu.  For information regarding Illinois Extension Programs, contact the Hancock County Extension Office at (217)357-2150 or uie-abhps@illinois.edu .

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MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOCUS FITNESS INTRODUCES BEGINNERS RESISTANCE TRAINING CLASS

Memorial Hospital FOCUS Fitness is pleased to announce the
launch of its upcoming beginners resistance training class for adults aged 18 and over. This comprehensive program will be held at our facility located at 103 Randolph Street, Carthage, IL, from June 20th to July 14th, 2023. Classes will take place every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
The purpose of this program is to guide individuals who are interested in incorporating strength training into their fitness routine but may feel unsure about doing so safely and effectively. By combining resistance band training, free weight training, and bodyweight exercises, our expert trainer will empower participants to achieve their desired fitness goals. To ensure personalized attention and an optimal learning experience, enrollment for this program will be limited to a maximum of 10 individuals. The small class size guarantees individualized support and guidance from our experienced instructor.
The cost for the four-week program is $120.00 per person, representing a fantastic value for those seeking to enhance their fitness journey. To secure a spot in the beginners resistance training class, interested participants are encouraged to sign up on the FOCUS Fitness Facebook page.
Memorial Hospital Focus Fitness is committed to promoting the well-being of our community members. This beginners resistance training class exemplifies our dedication to offering comprehensive fitness solutions that cater to individuals at all levels of experience.

Domestic violence can happen to anyone, including children. That fact is
unfortunately all too real for family members of young Silvie Yocum, who died as a result of domestic violence
at the age of five. In her memory, her family hosts the annual fundraising and awareness event called Silvie’s Ride Against Child Abuse in Macomb which draws hundreds of riders each year. This year’s Silvie’s Ride is scheduled for Saturday, June 17, 2023, and the public is invited to attend.
Silvie’s Ride is a nearly daylong event that offers several ways for the public to support the cause, including an all-you-can-eat breakfast, a silent auction, and participating in the ride. The event is based at the Macomb Elks Lodge, 401 South Deere Road in Macomb, Illinois. Breakfast, which costs $10 per person, will be available from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. A variety of items will be available for bidding as part of a silent auction from 7:00 a.m.
until 4:30 p.m. Vehicle/ride registration will be from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on the day of the event; pre- registration is not required.
For those who want to join the ride, the cost is $20 per vehicle, plus $5 per passenger. All vehicles are welcome to participate, but motorcycles are encouraged. For motorcyclists, a “blessing of the bikes” is planned at 10:00 a.m. in the parking lot. Riders will leave the lodge as a group promptly at 10:30 a.m., with a  police escort.
Riders will follow a pre-determined route to scheduled stops in McDonough, Warren, Henderson, and Hancock counties, before returning to the Macomb Elks Lodge. A route map will be provided at registration. Riders are not required to follow the entire route from start to finish. Dinner will be provided to registered  riders starting at 4:30 p.m. at the Macomb Elks Lodge.
All proceeds from Silvie’s Ride are donated to Silvie’s Fund at Western Illinois Regional Council-Community  Action Agency (WIRC-CAA) Victim Services, which provides free counseling and advocacy services to survivors of abuse.
For more information about Silvie’s Ride, call Kathy Yocum at 309-255-0301 or find them on Facebook at facebook.com/SilviesRideAgainstChildAbuse/.

Legacy Theater Foundation buys theater property from City of Carthage

The Legacy Theater Foundation Inc. is moving to a new stage in the operation of its theater in Carthage.
On May 9, the Carthage City Council approved an agreement allowing the foundation board to pay $100
and take ownership of the theater.
The City of Carthage will continue giving financial support to the theater during the first years of the
transition. With the purchase of the theater by The Legacy Theater Foundation, the City agreed to continue
lawn mowing and snow removal, along with three years of financial support, $20,000 in the first year, and
$10,000 for each of the next two years.
“It was never the city’s intention to own the theater long term,” said Doug Groth, president of The Legacy Theater Foundation Inc. “It has always been in the plan for The Legacy Theater Foundation to take over ownership at some point.”
Carthage purchased the theater for $100 in 2016 from its previous owner, Carl Sandburg College. That same year, the Legacy Theater Foundation Inc., a not-for-profit organization, was formed and has run all aspects of the theater operations. The theater hosts a broad range of live performances.  When the offer was made from Carl Sandburg for Carthage to take ownership of the theater, it was “too good to pass up,” according to Carthage Mayor Jim Nightingale. The city has made several major improvements, such as tuck pointing the east side of the building, repairs to the HVAC system, and removal of the Douglas Center building, now space for parking.
“We were fortunate to have TIF funds to help with the work. It has been a big boost for Carthage,” Nightingale said.
“I can’t measure exactly, but with our sales tax as strong as it has been, you know people coming into town really helps. It has been a win-win for everybody, and I hope it continues that way. I am so glad we have such an active board operating the theater.”
By taking ownership of the building, the foundation is positioned to compete for grants and to make additional improvements to the facility in the future, according to Groth.
“We are grateful to the city for helping us to get on our feet,” Groth said. “Together we have created a great venue for live entertainment and gatherings of all kinds in this region. We are excited for the future.”
The Legacy Theater was built as an auditorium for Carthage College in 1953. It was later used by Robert Morris College who owned the campus from 1965 to 1989.
The auditorium and the rest of the campus was not used for many years, until it was purchased by Prairieland Investment Group in 2007. While most of the campus is used by Carthage Veterinary Service, the auditorium was gifted in 2008 to Carl Sandburg College branch campus in Carthage.
CSC made major renovations to the auditorium and used the building until it was sold in 2016.
Since that time, The Legacy Theater has hosted live entertainment of all types, drawing crowds from over 35 states with around 12 performances a year. It is rented by many groups in the area for their events. “As we move forward into this new phase, we are grateful for the continued support of people who come to our shows, the businesses and groups who rent the facility, volunteers who give their time and talents, and donors who ensure the theater’s future,” Groth said.
The theater is run primarily with volunteer committees and two part time employees.
The theater box office is open from 10 a,m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday. For tickets and information,
call 217-357-9479 or go to thelegacytheater.com.

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Hancock County Property Tax Bills to be mailed June 16^th

Hancock County Treasurer, Kris Pilkington, would like to inform property owners that Hancock County property tax bills will be mailed this week with due dates of July 21 and Sept 1. Payments can be mailed to PO Box 248, paid in person at the Treasurer’s office, or paid at any Hancock County Bank. Payments can also be made with a credit card on line at hancockcounty-il.gov, over the phone by calling 877-636-9586, or in the office. Please bring your payment stubs to avoid extra charges! Any questions about your bill, contact the Treasurer’s office at 217-357-3986

NONPROFIT IN CRITICAL NEED OF CONTRACTORS

Nonprofits like Western Illinois Regional Council (WIRC) frequently work with area contractors to complete home rehabilitation projects to help people in need. These projects help lower-income individuals with making repairs or improvements they otherwise would not be able to afford such as fixing electrical code issues, installing wheelchair ramps, window replacements, or widening doorways for wheelchair access. WIRC officials say they have more projects than contractors at the time of publication, and are asking the public for help in spreading the word about the need for more contractors. 

Public Relations Manager Jamie Roth says that having a list of pre-qualified contractors can determine whether or not a project can go forward. “Having a lot of grant funds for housing projects does not mean much if we cannot find qualified contractors to do the work for the people we serve,” said Roth.  “We invite all local contractors to contact us and ask how they can work with WIRC to help people in need.”

Officials at WIRC say that there are benefits to working with the Agency, which manages projects in six western Illinois counties. “The good things about working on WIRC projects are the steady flow of projects offered and that payments are prompt,” said Darrin Taflinger, WIRC Housing Programs Manager. “We have offered 30 to 40 jobs over the last year with an average cost of $48,000 each.”

WIRC is currently searching for contractors who specialize in the following fields: HVAC; foam and insulation; electricians; plumbers; lead removal; construction; and structural repairs. To be considered, contractors must be established in the contracting business and properly insured. Contractors and subcontractors must show proof of current state and local licensing when applicable. A lead license will be required for projects with lead hazards. Small, minority, and women-owned businesses are encouraged to apply. 

Roth continued that these housing projects help the community as a whole, not just the homeowner. “There is a ripple effect with these projects that can sometimes be hard to see, but it is there. The home is more comfortable to live in for the resident and it also typically has an increased curb appeal that lifts up the whole neighborhood.” 

For more information about bidding on WIRC projects, contact Darrin Taflinger by calling WIRC at 309-837-2997 or emailing darrin@wirpc.org. Details about WIRC’s programs can be found online at wirpc.org.     

Funding is provided in whole or in part by the Community Development Block Grant through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA). 

WIRC is a nonprofit that helps people and communities in multiple western Illinois counties. For more information about their services, find them on social media, visit their website at wirpc.org, or call 309-837-2997. The Agency is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Press Release

June 6, 2023

Sheriff Travis Duffy reports a June 4, 2023, traffic stop led to an arrest for possession of controlled substance with intent to deliver. 

On June 4, 2023 at approximately 10:50 PM a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2019 blue Ford F-150 on Illinois 336 near County Road 1350 North for erratic driving and lane violations. 

After further investigation, the driver, Vicky L. Brummett, 65 of Harvard, IL, was placed under arrest for Driving While Under the Influence of Drugs. A vehicle search revealed over 200 individual baggies containing a substance that field tested positive for heroin. Brummett was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver as well. 

Brummett was transported to the Hancock County Jail to await an initial court appearance. 

All arrested persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

WORKFORCE ROBERTY PINNEY- FEDERAL FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP YOUTHS

4-H FEDERATION  MEMBERS SIERRA LUCIE OLIVIA JOHNSON   ON THE UPCOMING 4-H FAIR

DETAILED SUMMARY OF THE UPCOMING 4-H FAIR THIS JULY 10-13TH

MEALS ON WHEELS IS LOOKING FOR DELIVERY DRIVER VOLUNTEERS CALL 217-357-6000 FOR MORE DETAILS

HANCOCK COUNTY INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION  JULY 4TH   - LAND OF THE FREE IN  2023   SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

PARADE ENTRIES ACCEPTED UNTIL JUNE 16TH 

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ANNOUNCEMENT FROM CITY HALL

HANCOCK COUNTY FIGHTS CANCER KRIS PILKINGTON SAM HARNAK   ON JUNE 3RD

SATURDAY IS NEARLY UPON US COME OUT TO CELEBRATE AND ACKNOWLEDGE AT THE HANCOCK COUNTY FIGHTS CANCER EVENT