29 Aug 2015

NONPROFIT, SOCIAL SERVICE PAYMENTS REMAIN PRIORITY

By Rich Carter
Comptroller continues to aid most vulnerable
CHICAGO - Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger released the following statement Wednesday in response to a Federal Court order involving the Ligas Consent Decree impacting services for people with developmental disabilities:
"I appreciate the Court's recognition of the difficult challenge we face in making necessary payments in light of Illinois' continued failure to pass a balanced budget.
"My priority remains to ensure that organizations serving our elderly, children and other most vulnerable residents take precedence when it comes to state payments. As a longtime volunteer and former Board member for an organization serving the intellectually and developmentally disabled, I know firsthand the hardship that is caused when payments don't arrive as scheduled, and I will do everything in my power to lead the state in keeping its promises to those most in need.
"In the absence of a balanced budget for this fiscal year, my office will continue to work to meet the payment timelines set by the Courts despite the state's limited resources.
"To be clear: taxpayers deserve better than government by Court Order. Ultimately, we can best serve Illinois families, businesses and organizations by passing a balanced budget that includes reforms that will allow us to become more competitive and grow our economy so we can put people back to work and fund critical services."
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29 Aug 2015

Millstream Brewing Celebrates their 30th Anniversary

By Teresa Albert

We are going to be celebrating a historic milestone in the history of Millstream Brewery this Saturday night from 5-9pm.   We're excited to be celebrating 30 years in the craft brewing industry and we'd like you to come celebrate with us! We are going to be starting the day with our Tour de Brew bike ride.  Join us for our annual 38-mile bike ride at Millstream.   We'll start at Millstream Brewery, go to Norway, then on to Blairstown, through West Amana and back to Millstream. The event is a poker run with stops to pick up your poker cards. Of course there is a great micro brewed beer waiting for you at each stop. Root beer too. At the end of the ride the best poker hands will receive door prizes. Live music will be Electric Mule. They'll play from 1 to 5 p.m. in the biergarten and we will be grilling those great Amana brats on the grill. Registration is from 9:30am-10:30 and the ride begins and ends at Millstream Brewery. $25.  Registration the day of the event at Millstream.  A portion of the proceeds goes to the Amana Bike Trail.

Then from 5-9 we will be continuing our evening with more live music, food and special beer releases.  At 6:00pm  you will meet the original founders and current owners of Millstream Brewery.  We will be releasing a specially brewed 30th Anniversary Doppelbock that we brewed for the occasion!  We pulled together previous Millstream brewers for this limited release collaboration brew.  Current Millstream brewer, Chris Priebe and also Bill Heinrich of Solon's Big Grove Brewery; Aaron Taubman of the Purity Brewing Company in Warwickshire County, England; and Chris Ellis, the owner of The Quarter Barrel in Cedar Rapids all were on hand for this brew. Dogs on Skis will be performing and supper will be provided by Julia's Stone Pizza. Bring your lawn chair and join us for this historical occasion!

29 Aug 2015

Iowa Farms Win Top Honors in Iowa State Fair Salers Show

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IA (08/26/2015)(readMedia)-- T Bone Cattle of Osceola won Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Bull along with Iowa Champion Bull honors in the Salers Cattle show judged Friday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Jeremy Brink of Fremont was awarded Grand Champion Female honors. The Reserve Grand Champion Female banner was awarded to Silver Spur Salers of Maryville, Mo. Brink also won the Iowa Champion Female banner.

Complete results below (names, hometowns, animal identification):

Optimizer Female Division

1) Silver Spur Salers, Maryville, Mo., DJF Cassie 585C, 2/4/2015, P701755

2) T Bone Cattle, Osceola, STP DJF CHOLE, 3/2/2015, 701694

3) Levi Kaufman, Chelsea, Strawberry, 4/25/2014, p701819

4) Travis Barnes, Lamoni, Barn Chanbra, 3/21/2015, 701947

5) M&M Stock Farm, Earling, M&M Ms Bingo, 3/25/2014, P696508

Heifer -- On or After March 1, 2015

1) T Bone Cattle, Osceola, STP FREEDOM, 3/2/2015, 701692

2) M&M Stock Farm, Earling, M&M 527, 5/14/2015

3) Jeremy Brink, Fremont, LMB Carly 507C, 3/10/2015, p701020

Heifer -- Feb. 1-28, 2015

1) T Bone Cattle, Osceola, STP CANDIE, 2/10/2015, 701690

Heifer -- Jan. 1-31, 2015

1) T Bone Cattle, Osceola, STP CALAMITY JANE, 1/10/2015, 701690

Heifer -- Sept. 1 - Oct. 31, 2014

1) Silver Spur Salers, Maryville, Mo., DJF Baylee 497B, 9/8/2014, 701566

Heifer -- July 1 - Aug. 31, 2014

1) Diamond L Salers, Aspinwall, ALJS Meme, 7/11/2014, 701355

Heifer -- May 1 - June 30, 2014

1) Diamond L Salers, Aspinwall, JNLS Beauty, 6/3/2014, 701159

2) Diamond L Salers, Aspinwall, AKLS Beatrice, 6/15/2014, 701160

Heifer -- April 1-30, 2014

1) Travis Barnes, Lamoni, Barn Brandy, 4/9/2014, 698035

Heifer -- March 1-31, 2014

1) Jeremy Brink, Fremont

2) Riley Spire, Maryville, Mo., DJF BRINSLEY 448B, 3/14/2014, 697879

3) Zachary Marxen, Lenox, Black Betty 230B, 3/13/2014, P701429

Heifer -- Feb. 1-28, 2014

1) Jacobi Farms, Grand Mound, DJF Bluebonnet 464B, 2/13/2014, P694410

2) T Bone Cattle, Osceola, STP DJF JULIE ANNE, 2/11/2014, 694436

3) Travis Barnes, Lamoni, Lmb Bree, 2/27/2014, 694716

Heifer -- Jan. 1-31, 2014

1) Silver Spur Salers, Maryville, Mo., DJF Brooklynn 406B, 1/25/2014, 695098

2) Travis Barnes, Lamoni, Djf Brinkley 430b, 1/1/2014, 697905

Cow/Calf -- First Calf Heifer Cow/Calf

1) Jeremy Brink, Fremont, LMB4YLA 328A, 3/6/2013, p687328

2) T Bone Cattle, Osceola, STP CRAWFORD 51A/ CALF DOB: 3/2/15, 3/6/2013, 687174

Cow/Calf -- Second Calf & Older Cow/Calf

1) Jacobi Farms, Grand Mound, AJP Tassie/ CALF DOB:2/4/15, 2/1/2012, P680776

2) M&M Stock Farm, Earling, M&M Spendid Cassi 625/ CALF DOB:5/23/15, 4/8/2006, P630981

3) M&M Stock Farm, Earling, AJP Blk RBB28 4-28Y/CALF DOB:5/14/15, 2/21/2011, P673706

Optimizer Bull Division

1) T Bone Cattle, Osceola, STP BMC - 458 LBS, 3/11/2015, 701695

2) Silver Spur Salers, Maryville, Mo.

3) Travis Barnes, Lamoni, Barn Chadwick 515-LBS, 3/27/2015, 701446

Bull -- On or After March 1, 2015

1) Jeremy Brink, Fremont, LMB Captain Morgan 505C - 487 LBS, 3/2/2015, p701821

2) T Bone Cattle, Osceola, STP CLARK - 552 LBS, 3/6/2015, 701688

3) M&M Stock Farm, Earling, MM 28Y - 351 LBS, 5/23/2015

Bull -- Feb. 1-28, 2015

1) T Bone Cattle, Osceola, STB DJF CONFIDENCE - 554 LBS, 4/2/2015, 701689

2) Jeremy Brink, Fremont

3) Diamond L Salers, Aspinwall, ALKS Colbalt - 534 LBS, 2/7/2015, 701356

4) Diamond L Salers, Aspinwall, AKLS Charlie - 567 LBS, 2/7/2015, 701161

Bull -- Jan. 1-31, 2015

1) T Bone Cattle, Osceola, STP LMB Concord - 754, 1/6/2015, 701736

Bull -- Sept. 1 - Oct. 31, 2014

1) T Bone Cattle, Osceola, STP INDIANA JONES - 1116 LBS, 9/9/2014, 697331

Bull -- March 1 - April 30, 2014

1) T Bone Cattle, Osceola, STP LUCAS - 1254 LBS, 3/12/2014, 699279

2) M&M Stock Farm, Earling, M&M Rebel - 1325 LBS, 4/11/2014, P694761

Bull -- Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2014

1) Diamond L Salers, Aspinwall, AKLS's Baxter - 1314 LBS, 2/9/2014, 694403

Produce of Dam

1) T Bone Cattle, Osceola

2) T Bone Cattle, Osceola

3) M&M Stock Farm, Earling

Pair of Heifers

1) Silver Spur Salers, Maryville, Mo.

2) Jeremy Brink, Fremont

3) Jacobi Farms, Grand Mound

4) T Bone Cattle, Osceola

5) Travis Barnes, Lamoni

6) T Bone Cattle, Osceola

7) Diamond L Salers, Aspinwall

Junior Get of Sire

1) Jeremy Brink, Fremont

2) T Bone Cattle, Osceola

3) Silver Spur Salers, Maryville, Mo.

Get of Sire

1) T Bone Cattle, Osceola

Best Four Head

1) Jeremy Brink, Fremont

2) Silver Spur Salers, Maryville, Mo.

3) T Bone Cattle, Osceola

4) Diamond L Salers, Aspinwall

Champion Heifer Calf: T Bone Cattle, Osceola, 22144

Reserve Champion Heifer Calf: T Bone Cattle, Osceola, 22165

Champion Senior Heifer Calf: Silver Spur Salers, Maryville, Mo., 34573

Champion Summer Yearling Heifer: Diamond L Salers, Aspinwall, 21385

Reserve Champion Summer Yearling Heifer: Diamond L Salers, Aspinwall, 21388

Champion Spring Yearling Heifer: Jeremy Brink, Fremont, x

Reserve Champion Spring Yearling Heifer: Riley Spire, Maryville, Mo., DJF BRINSLEY 448B

Champion Junior Female: Silver Spur Salers, Maryville, Mo., DJF Brooklynn 406B

Reserve Champion Junior Female: Travis Barnes, Lamoni, Djf Brinkley 430b

Grand Champion Female: Jeremy Brink, Fremont

Reserve Grand Champion Female: Silver Spur Salers, Maryville, Mo., DJF Brooklynn 406B

Champion Iowa Female: Jeremy Brink, Fremont

Champion Cow/Calf: Jacobi Farms, Grand Mound, AJP Tassie/ CALF DOB: 2/4/15

Reserve Champion Cow/Calf: Jeremy Brink, Fremont, LMB4YLA 328A

Champion Junior Bull Calf: T Bone Cattle, Osceola, STB DJF CONFIDENCE - 554 LBS

Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf: Jeremy Brink, Fremont

Champion Senior Bull Calf: T Bone Cattle, Osceola, STP INDIANA JONES - 1116 LBS

Champion Spring Yearling Bull: T Bone Cattle, Osceola, STP LUCAS - 1254 LBS

Reserve Champion Spring Yearling Bull: M&M Stock Farm, Earling, M&M Rebel - 1325 LBS

Grand Champion Bull: T Bone Cattle, Osceola, STP INDIANA JONES - 1116 LBS

Reserve Grand Champion Bull: T Bone Cattle, Osceola, STB DJF CONFIDENCE - 554 LBS

Champion Iowa Bull: T Bone Cattle, Osceola, STP INDIANA JONES - 1116 LBS

Premier Exhibitor: T Bone Cattle, Osceola

Premier Breeder: T Bone Cattle, Osceola

Iowa Premier Breeder: T Bone Cattle, Osceola

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29 Aug 2015

Winners Named in Iowa State Fair Belgian and Shire Horse Shows

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IA (08/26/2015)(readMedia)-- Matt and Sue Frieden of Joy, Ill. showed the Supreme Champion in the Belgian Horse Show, and Kim Smith of Ontario, Canada, won Best of Breed in the Shire Horse Show. Both shows were held August 16 through 18 at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Additional results below:

Gelding - Registered -- 3 Years & Under - Belgian

1) Duane & Sara Herschberger, Milan, Mo.

2) Salsberry Farms, Corydon

Herdsmanship, Six or More Stalls

1) Mohney Farm Belgians, Benton, Kan.

2) Wetterau Homestead Ltd, Germantown, Wis.

Herdsmanship, Five or Fewer Stalls

1) Kim Smith, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

2) Grey Feather Farm, Viroqua, Wis.

Gelding - Registered -- 4 Years & Over - Belgian

1) Duane & Sara Herschberger, Milan, Mo.

2) Robys Belgian, Rockwell City

3) Duane & Sara Herschberger, Milan, Mo.

4) Double M Farms, Delmar

Grand Champion & Reserve Gelding - Belgian

Champion) Duane & Sara Herschberger, Milan, Mo.

Reserve) Robys Belgian, Rockwell City

Junior Stallion Foal - Belgian

1) Bill Hagemann, Stillman Valley, Ill.

Senior Stallion Foal - Belgian

1) Howard and Mable Buerckley, Osage

2) Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point

Junior Champion & Reserve Stallion - Belgian

Champion) Howard and Mable Buerckley, Osage

Reserve) Bill Hagemann, Stillman Valley, Ill.

Stallion -- 3 Years & Over - Belgian

1) Wetterau Homestead Ltd, Germantown, Wis.

Senior Champion & Reserve Stallion - Belgian

Champion) Wetterau Homestead Ltd, Germantown, Wis.

 

Grand Champion & Reserve Stallion - Belgian

Grand) Wetterau Homestead Ltd, Germantown, Wis.

Res. Grand) Howard and Mable Buerckley, Osage

Junior Filly Foal - Belgian

1) Bill Hagemann, Stillman Valley, Ill.

Senior Filly Foal - Belgian

1) Wetterau Homestead Ltd, Germantown, Wis.

2) Howard and Mable Buerckley, Osage

3) Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point

Mare -- Yearling - Belgian

1) Matt Or Sue Frieden, Joy, Ill.

Mare -- 2 Year Old - Belgian

1) Jan Yearian, Cumming

Junior Champion & Reserve Mare - Belgian

Champion) Matt or Sue Frieden, Joy, Ill.

Reserve) Wetterau Homestead Ltd, Germantown, Wis.

Mare -- 3 Year Old - Belgian

1) Matt Or Sue Frieden, Joy, Ill.

2) Bill Hagemann, Stillman Valley, Ill.

3) Matt Or Sue Frieden, Joy, Ill.

Yeld Mare -- 4 Years & Over - Belgian

1) Wetterau Homestead Ltd, Germantown, Wis.

2) Wetterau Homestead Ltd, Germantown, Wis.

3) Oakdale Belgians, Ogden

4) Bill Hagemann, Stillman Valley, Ill.

5) Grey Feather Farm, Viroqua, Wis.

6) Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point

Brood Mare -- 4 Years & Over - Belgian

1) Matt Or Sue Frieden, Joy, Ill.

2) Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown, Ill.

3) Bill Hagemann, Stillman Valley, Ill.

4) Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point

5) Salsberry Farms, Corydon

Senior Champion & Reserve Mare - Belgian

Champion) Matt or Sue Frieden, Joy, Ill.

Reserve) Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown, Ill.

Grand Champion & Reserve Mare - Belgian

Champion) Matt or Sue Frieden, Joy, Ill.

Reserve) Matt or Sue Frieden, Joy, Ill.

Mare & Foal - Belgian

1) Bill Hagemann, Stillman Valley, Ill.

2) Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point

Produce of Dam - Belgian

1) Oakdale Belgians, Ogden

2) Bill Hagemann, Stillman Valley, Ill.

3) Salsberry Farms, Corydon

Get of Sire - Belgian

1) Howard and Mable Buerckley, Osage

Stallion & 3 Mares - Belgian

1) Wetterau Homestead Ltd, Germantown, Wis.

2) Bill Hagemann, Stillman Valley, Ill.

3) Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point

Ladies Gelding/Stallion Cart - Belgian

1) Robys Belgian, Rockwell City

2) Rolling H Belgians, Ogden

3) Otte Belgians, North English

4) George Crookes, Indianola

5) Duane & Sara Herschberger, Milan, Mo.

Mens Gelding/Stallion Cart - Belgian

1) Robys Belgian, Rockwell City

2) Duane & Sara Herschberger, Milan, Mo.

3) Double M Farms, Delmar

4) Otte Belgians, North English

5) Sparrow Farms Inc., Zearing

6) Rolling H Belgians, Ogden

7) George Crookes, Indianola

8) Salsberry Farms, Corydon

Ladies Mare Cart - Belgian

1) Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown, Ill.

2) Matt Or Sue Frieden, Joy, Ill.

3) Sparrow Farms Inc., Zearing

4) Bill Hagemann, Stillman Valley, Ill.

5) Oakdale Belgians, Ogden

6) Mohney Farm Belgians, Benton, Kan.

7) Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point

8) Salsberry Farms, Corydon

Mens Mare Cart - Belgian

1) Bill Hagemann, Stillman Valley, Ill.

2) Matt Or Sue Frieden, Joy, Ill.

3) Oakdale Belgians, Ogden

4) Double M Farms, Delmar

5) Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point

6) Mohney Farm Belgians, Benton, Kan.

7) Kory Dammeier, Cumming

Team of Geldings - Belgian

1) Double M Farms, Delmar

2) Otte Belgians, North English

3) Duane & Sara Herschberger, Milan, Mo.

4) Rolling H Belgians, Ogden

5) George Crookes, Indianola

Team of Mares - Belgian

1) Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown, Ill.

2) Matt Or Sue Frieden, Joy, Ill.

3) Bill Hagemann, Stillman Valley, Ill.

4) Oakdale Belgians, Ogden

5) Mohney Farm Belgians, Benton, Kan.

6) Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point

7) Kory Dammeier, Cumming

Open Unicorn - Belgian

1) Duane & Sara Herschberger, Milan, Mo.

2) Double M Farms, Delmar

3) Rolling H Belgians, Ogden

4) Otte Belgians, North English

5) Robys Belgian, Rockwell City

6) George Crookes, Indianola

Mare Unicorn - Belgian

1) Matt Or Sue Frieden, Joy, Ill.

2) Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown, Ill.

3) Bill Hagemann, Stillman Valley, Ill.

4) Mohney Farm Belgians, Benton, Kan.

Open Four Horse Hitch - Belgian

1) Robys Belgian, Rockwell City

2) Duane & Sara Herschberger, Milan, Mo.

3) Double M Farms, Delmar

4) Otte Belgians, North English

5) Rolling H Belgians, Ogden

6) George Crookes, Indianola

Mare Four Horse Hitch - Belgian

1) Matt Or Sue Frieden, Joy, Ill.

2) Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown, Ill.

3) Bill Hagemann, Stillman Valley, Ill.

4) Mohney Farm Belgians, Benton, Kan.

5) Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point

Open Six Horse Hitch - Belgian

1) Double M Farms, Delmar

2) Robys Belgian, Rockwell City

3) Rolling H Belgians, Ogden

4) Otte Belgians, North English

5) Duane & Sara Herschberger, Milan, Mo.

6) George Crookes, Indianola

Mare Six Horse Hitch - Belgian

1) Matt Or Sue Frieden, Joy, Ill.

2) Bill Hagemann, Stillman Valley, Ill.

3) Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown, Ill.

4) Mohney Farm Belgians, Benton, Kan.

Decorator Class -- 15-18 - Belgian/Shire

1) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

2) Danelle Kinney, Red Wing, Minn.

3) Rolling H Belgians, Ogden

4) Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point

5) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

Decorator Class -- 14 & Under - Belgian/Shire

1) Kory Dammeier, Cumming

2) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

3) Kory Dammeier, Cumming

4) Otte Belgians, North English

Showmanship at Halter -- 15-18 - Belgian/Shire

1) Danelle Kinney, Red Wing, Minn.

2) Rolling H Belgians, Ogden

3) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

4) Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point

5) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

6) Salsberry Farms, Corydon

Showmanship at Halter -- 14 & Under - Belgian/Shire

1) Kory Dammeier, Cumming

2) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

3) Otte Belgians, North English

4) Otte Belgians, North English

5) Rob Rich, Baraboo, Wis.

6) Kory Dammeier, Cumming

Juvenile Driver Cart -- 15-18 - Belgian/Shire

1) Rolling H Belgians, Ogden

2) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

3) Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point

4) Salsberry Farms, Corydon

Juvenile Driver Cart -- 14 & Under - Belgian/Shire

1) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

2) Otte Belgians, North English

3) Kory Dammeier, Cumming

4) Otte Belgians, North English

5) Robys Belgian, Rockwell City

6) Kory Dammeier, Cumming

7) Duane & Sara Herschberger, Milan, Mo.

Juvenile Driver Team -- 15-18 - Belgian/Shire

1) Rolling H Belgians, Ogden

2) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

Juvenile Driver Team -- 14 & Under - Belgian/Shire

1) Robys Belgian, Rockwell City

2) Otte Belgians, North English

3) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

4) Duane & Sara Herschberger, Milan, Mo.

5) Kory Dammeier, Cumming

6) Kory Dammeier, Cumming

Draft Under Saddle - Western - Belgian/Shire

1) Crystal Creek Farm, Prole

2) Howard and Mable Buerckley, Osage

3) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

4) Henry Stiller, Elkhorn, Wis.

Draft Under Saddle - English - Belgian/Shire

1) Crystal Creek Farm, Prole

2) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

3) Howard and Mable Buerckley, Osage

Supreme Champion - Belgian

1) Matt or Sue Frieden, Joy, Ill.

Best of Iowa - Belgian

1) Oakdale Belgians, Ogden

Gelding - Registered -- 4 Years & Over - Shire

1) Arlin Wareing, Blackfoot, Idaho

Gelding - Grade -- Any Age - Shire

1) Arlin Wareing, Blackfoot, Idaho

2) Henry Stiller, Elkhorn, Wis.

Grand Champion & Reserve Gelding - Shire

Grand) Arlin Wareing, Blackfoot, Idaho

Stallion -- Foal - Shire

1) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

2) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

Stallion -- Yearling - Shire

1) Danelle Kinney, Red Wing, Minn.

Junior Champion & Reserve Stallion - Shire

Champion) Danelle Kinney, Red Wing, Minn.

Reserve) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

Stallion -- 3 Year Old - Shire

1) Arlin Wareing, Blackfoot, Idaho

Stallion -- 4 Years & Over - Shire

1) Rob Rich, Baraboo, Wis.

2) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

Senior Champion & Reserve Stallion - Shire

Champion) Rob Rich, Baraboo, Wis.

Reserve) Arlin Wareing, Blackfoot, Idaho

Grand Champion & Reserve Stallion - Shire

Grand) Rob Rich, Baraboo, Wis.

Res. Grand) Arlin Wareing, Blackfoot, Idaho

Mare -- Foal - Shire

1) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

Mare -- Yearling - Shire

1) Grey Feather Farm, Viroqua, Wis.

2) Jeremy Howell, Shelley, Idaho

3) Rob Rich, Baraboo, Wis.

4) Danelle Kinney, Red Wing, Minn.

5) Marlene McKeown, Gillette, Wyo.

Mare -- 2 Year Old - Shire

1) Danelle Kinney, Red Wing, Minn.

Junior Champion & Reserve Mare - Shire

Champion) Grey Feather Farm, Viroqua, Wis.

Reserve) Danelle Kinney, Red Wing, Minn.

Mare -- 3 Year Old - Shire

1) Kim Smith, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

2) Rob Rich, Baraboo, Wis.

Yeld Mare -- 4 Years & Over - Shire

1) Kim Smith, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

2) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

Brood Mare -- 4 Years & Over - Shire

1) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

Senior Champion & Reserve Mare - Shire

Champion) Kim Smith, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Reserve) Rob Rich, Baraboo, Wis.

Grand Champion & Reserve Mare - Shire

Grand) Kim Smith, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Res. Grand) Grey Feather Farm, Viroqua, Wis.

Mare & Foal - Shire

1) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

Produce of Dam - Shire

1) Kim Smith, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

2) Rob Rich, Baraboo, Wis.

3) Jeremy Howell, Shelley, Idaho

4) Danelle Kinney, Red Wing, Minn.

5) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

Get of Sire - Shire

1) Jeremy Howell, Shelley, Idaho

2) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

3) Danelle Kinney, Red Wing, Minn.

Breeders Group - Shire

1) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

Gelding/Stallion Cart - Registered Shire

1) Arlin Wareing, Blackfoot, Idaho

2) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

3) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

Ladies Cart - Shire

1) Arlin Wareing, Blackfoot, Idaho

2) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

3) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

4) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

Mare Cart - Registered Shire

1) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

2) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

Mens Cart - Shire

1) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

2) Arlin Wareing, Blackfoot, Idaho

3) Henry Stiller, Elkhorn, Wis.

Team - Registered Shire

1) Arlin Wareing, Blackfoot, Idaho

2) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

3) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

Grade Team - Shire

1) Arlin Wareing, Blackfoot, Idaho

Unicorn - Shire

1) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

2) Arlin Wareing, Blackfoot, Idaho

3) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

Four Horse Hitch - Shire

1) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

2) Arlin Wareing, Blackfoot, Idaho

3) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

Open Six Horse Hitch - Shire

1) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

2) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

3) Arlin Wareing, Blackfoot, Idaho

Supreme Six Horse Hitch Showdown - All Breeds

1) Matt or Sue Frieden, Joy, Ill.

2) Robys Belgian, Rockwell City

3) Double M Farms, Delmar

4) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

5) Bill Hagemann, Stillman Valley, Ill.

6) Rolling H Belgians, Ogden

7) Duane & Sara Herschberger, Milan, Mo.

8) Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown, Ill.

9) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

10) Otte Belgians, North English

11) Arlin Wareing, Blackfoot, Idaho

12) Mohney Farm Belgians, Benton, Kan.

Best Stallion Bred & Owned by Exhibitor - Shire

1) Danelle Kinney, Red Wing, Minn.

Best Mare Bred & Owned by Exhibitor - Shire

1) Kim Smith, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Best of Breed - Shire

1) Kim Smith, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

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29 Aug 2015

Quad City Symphony Orchestra Opens 101st Season Seats to New Subscribers

By QCSO
The Thrilling 101st Season to Build on the Blockbuster 100-Year Anniversary Celebration
Featuring Monumental Works, Unique Ensembles and New Pops Events

The Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) has just opened seats for new season ticket subscribers.  And in their 101st year they still have something to say.  The thrilling 101st season will build on the blockbuster 100-year anniversary celebration and feature an amazing line-up of Masterworks as well as unique Signature Series ensembles and an expanded Pops event schedule.  All season ticket packages are now open to the public.

The Masterworks programs will begin October 3 and 4 with The Re-Creation, an exact re-creation of the first symphonic concert staged in the symphony's inaugural season in 1916.  The second program November 7 and 8 will feature the grace of Bach, the romance of Brahms, and the profundity of Shostakovich.  The December 5 and 6Masterworks will be a sleigh ride of winter fun capturing the spirit of the season with Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite, and Mozart's Piano Concerto #21. 2016 will feature Barber's lyrical concerto and Beethoven's Symphony #7 on February 6 and 7.  March 5 and 6 will showcase homegrown Quad Citians including Jacob Bancks, Benjamin Klemme, and Mark Timmerman bringing to life a World Premiere Bassoon Concerto.  Finally, April 2 and 3 will feature a rare treat, Mahler's massive and moving Symphony #2 "Resurrection".  Due to the extensive and expensive production featuring more than 200 instrumentalists and singers, Mahler #2 is often a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many concert-goers.  The final event will also feature Quad City Choral Arts.

The unique Signature Series ensemble programs begin with American Moderns, a collaborative effort with the Figge Art Museum on Sunday, September 20, coinciding with the Figge's last free exhibit day of American Moderns on Paper.  The season also features the Oasis Saxophone Quartet, Horn Trios, Arianna String Quartet and The Joy of Sextets.

Pops events are expanded this coming season.  This year's Quad City Bank & Trust Riverfront Pops:  Country Legends is to be held Saturday, September 12, 2015.  Again at the Adler Theatre, Holiday Pops boasts three all-new Cirque de la Symphonieperformances November 20 and 21, 2015.  A new affordable family concert, The Magical Music of Disney, will perform one show only April 9, 2016.

Mark Russell Smith, QCSO music director and conductor expressed, "our 101stseason continues our mission of inspiring, entertaining and engaging our entire community through great music for everyone in the family."

"People today are seeking all manner of experiences that inspire and that have the ability to transport them to a place of joy and hope for the future, and music is a sometimes overlooked vehicle for that transcendence...especially when enjoyed live," added Benjamin Loeb, QCSO executive director. 

Individuals and groups reward themselves by experiencing in person this beautifully curated season while taking pride in the Quad City Symphony Orchestra's showcasing of local, national and international talent.  Souls are sure to soar throughout this year's season. 

Single non-subscription tickets are now available for Riverfront Pops:  Country Legends and the first Signature Series:  American Moderns. Group and student pricing is available for most performances.

More information and tickets for performances and events are available atwww.qcso.org
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29 Aug 2015

Book Release - Diabetes: An Answer to My Prayer (just not the one I was looking for)

By Gerard Gardner

Former Banking Executive turned Author helps others take control of their diabetes

Gerard Gardner, former banking executive / federal banking regulator and diabetic, takes us along a path to managing diabetes under the worst of circumstances. Beset by financial ruin caused by market downturns, multiple job losses, and a bitter divorce, Gardner takes us on a journey that lets us see his route to survival that ends in a victory of sorts. More importantly he leads us through the everyday events that led him to the disease in the first place; something that will benefit nearly any reader whether afflicted or not.

Gardner is a survivor and despite not having access to medications finds a way to manage the disease for nearly three years before getting the medical attention he needed.   This book is a must read guide for anyone facing adversity through relationships, disease, financial hardships and intense stress as Gardner presents a sympathetic character whose visions and goal achievement will surely inspire you.

Born and raised in New England, Gardner has been involved in the Hollywood recording industry, in corporate banking as a manager in three of the nation's largest banks, and is a former resident of the original setting for the Real Housewives of Orange County. His book has a little something for everyone.  It is the first installment of a series aimed at inspiring others to move forward regardless of their circumstances.

29 Aug 2015

Retired Eureka Soldier Receives Legion of Merit

By Illinois National Guard PAO

SPRINGFIELD, IL (08/25/2015)(readMedia)-- Col. Michael Haerr, who retired in May after 33 years in the Illinois Army National Guard was presented with the Legion of Merit at a ceremony on Camp Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois Aug. 25.

The award cited Haerr's exceptionally meritorious service over the course of his career, which culminated as the Deputy Chief of Staff of Logistics.

Over the course of Haerr's career he held two commands with 1st Battalion, 123rd Infantry Regiment and 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment, earning five Meritorious Service Medals along the way. He was also a full-time military technician for 25 years.
29 Aug 2015

Governor Takes Bill Action 8/25/2015

By Catherine Kelly

SPRINGFIELD - Governor Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bills:  

Bill No.: HB 3389  

An Act Concerning Local Government  

Action: Signed  

Effective: Immediate  

  

Bill No.: HB 3527  

An Act Concerning Education  

Action: Signed  

Effective: Immediate  

  

Bill No.: SB 1102  

An Act Concerning Government  

Action: Signed  

Effective: January 1, 2017  

  

Bill No.: SB 1249  

An Act Concerning Regulation  

Action: Amendatory Veto  

Note: Veto Message Below  

  

Bill No.: SB 1334  

An Act Concerning Regulation  

Action: Signed  

Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: SB 1672

An Act Concerning Safety

Action: Signed

Effective: January 1, 2016 

Bill No.: SB 1854

An Act Concerning Local Government

Action: Amendatory Veto

Note: Veto Message Below

Veto Message SB 1249

To the Honorable Members of

The Illinois Senate,

99th General Assembly:

Today I return Senate Bill 1249 with a specific recommendation for change.

Senate Bill 1249 requires the Office of the Governor to examine the need for and financial strategies to improve the State's mental health systems and report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly by January 15, 2016. The State already has undertaken several initiatives in order to study the current landscape for mental health services in Illinois and work to improve the effectiveness of such services. These efforts include using a $3 million State Innovation Model grant from the federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to focus on redeveloping the State's mental and behavioral health programs, as well as developing the State's five-year health care priorities and goals through completion of our federally-mandated State Health Improvement Plan. Both of these efforts will be completed late next spring.

Aligning the timing of the report required by Senate Bill 1249 with the completion of this other work will allow us to optimize resources by coordinating our research efforts, leading to a more comprehensive set of recommendations to improve mental health services in Illinois.

Therefore, pursuant to Section 9(e) of Article IV of the Illinois Constitution of 1970, I hereby return Senate Bill 1249, entitled "AN ACT concerning regulation", with the following specific recommendation for change:

On page 3, line 15, by replacing "January 15, 2016" with "May 31, 2016".

With this change, Senate Bill 1249 will have my approval. I respectfully request your concurrence.

Sincerely,

Bruce Rauner

GOVERNOR

Veto Message SB 1854

To the Honorable Members of

The Illinois House of Representatives,

99th General Assembly:

Today I return Senate Bill 1854 with a specific recommendation for change.

Among other changes, Senate Bill 1854 would allow the North Shore Water Reclamation District Board of Trustees to increase its own compensation. The State of Illinois is facing an unprecedented fiscal crisis, and all levels of government should make every effort to rein in spending. Under these circumstances, statutes should not be changed to allow elected officials to give themselves raises. I recommend that portion of Senate Bill 1854 be deleted.

Therefore, pursuant to Section 9(e) of Article IV of the Illinois Constitution of 1970, I hereby return Senate Bill 1854, entitled "AN ACT concerning local government", with the following specific recommendation for change:

On page 15, line 19, by deleting "Notwithstanding"; and

On page 15, by deleting lines 20 through 25; and

On page 15, line 26, by deleting "in compensation is adopted by the board.".

With this change, Senate Bill 1854 will have my approval. I respectfully request your concurrence.

Sincerely,

Bruce Rauner

GOVERNOR

29 Aug 2015

IOWA STATE UNIV. SUMMER GRADS LIST

By Jackie King

941 receive degrees at the end of Iowa State's 2015 summer term

AMES, Iowa (August 25, 2015) - Iowa State University awarded a total of 941 degrees at the end of the 2015 summer term. Of the students receiving degrees, 595 were awarded bachelor's degrees, 249 master's degrees and 97 doctor of philosophy degrees.

Of the students receiving bachelor's degrees, 80 graduated "With Distinction" (cum laude, magna cum laude or summa cum laude).  

(EDITORS: Graduates from your area are listed below).

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HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE, MAJOR(S), HONORS (if listed)

Davenport, IA 

Kelly Abdelmassih, Doctor of Philosophy, Hospitality Management
Erik Day, Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science (AGLS), Geology, Magna Cum Laude
Kelsey Regan, Master of Science, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Sustainable Agriculture
Angela Scott, Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology and Health
Tan Thai, Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies

Muscatine, IA 

Marvin Smith, Master of Education, Education
29 Aug 2015

Administration Announces Sale of Surplus Aircraft

By Catherine Kelly

State sells remaining surplus aircraft for over $2.5 million  

$3.5 million net for taxpayers  

   

SPRINGFIELD - The State of Illinois successfully sold the State's five remaining surplus aircraft for more than $2.5 million as part of continued efforts to reduce the State's aircraft fleet, the administration of Governor Bruce Rauner announced today.

"The successful sale of the state's surplus aircraft is some much needed good news for taxpayers," Governor Bruce Rauner said. "In addition to earning $2.5 million on the sale of the aircraft, the State of Illinois achieved significant savings by avoiding more than $1 million in State resources on upcoming inspections and repairs for unneeded aircraft."

The sale comes after three previous attempts by the Department of Central Management Services to sell the aircraft failed to sell all the aircraft. In April of 2014, nine of the State of Illinois' 21 aircraft were ordered to be sold. Following three consecutive auctions, spanning six months and two weeks, 5 of the State's 9 surplus aircraft remained to be sold, including the 3 most expensive aircraft.

After consulting with internal and external aviation experts to generate ideas on the best approach to selling the aircraft, several new ideas emerged: better promotion of any future aircraft auctions, factor in costs associated with upcoming repair and inspection requirements, and re-evaluate pricing recommendations. Upcoming inspections and repairs, estimated at more than $1 million, weighed into the new recommendations.

With a new sales plan in place, the aircraft sale was launched on July 2, 2015, and ran through August 3, 2015. When the auction closed, each of the five aircraft received multiple bids, including the following high bids: 2000 Beechcraft King Air for $1,785,050.00; 1991 Sikorsky Helicopter for $515,161.00; 1979 Cessna C337H for $56,000.00; 1986 Cessna C182R for $54,161.00; and the 1985 Cessna C421C for $181,140.00. All highest bidders were requested to submit a best and final offer. As a result the bid proposal, the 1979 Cessna C337H increased by nearly $1,000. After the auction closed, the high bid for the 2000 Beechcraft King Air was withdrawn, and the aircraft was awarded to the next highest bidder for $1,700,000.00. CMS benchmarked all bid proposals against industry standard pricing references to ensure maximized returns. 

The new sales plan helped maximize the return on investment for Illinois taxpayers, pushing total revenues from the sales of the aircraft to more than 90% of the estimated average value, for a total value of more than $2.5 million. 

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