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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29 Aug 2015

Grassley Office Tickets Available for Capitol Simulcast of Papal Visit

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley is encouraging Iowans interested in attending the outdoor simulcast of Pope Francis' address to Congress on Thursday, Sept. 24, to contact his office for tickets.  Grassley will receive 200 tickets for the simulcast on the West Front grounds of the U.S. Capitol.   

  

"It's an historic event, and my wife Barbara and I will attend," Grassley said.  "I encourage any Iowans who'd like to make the trip to contact my office for tickets."  

  

Grassley said that if the number of tickets requested by Iowans exceeds 200, the tickets will be distributed by lottery.  Iowans interested in tickets should contact Grassley's office at 202/224-3744.  

  

The Pope will speak to Congress inside the Capitol in the House of Representatives' chamber.   He will be the first Pope ever to address a joint meeting of Congress.

More information is available here. 

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28 Aug 2015

THERE IS NO "OTHER" - GOING TO THE RIVER: QUAD CITIES STANDING UNITED AGAINST HATE DAY SUNDAY, AUGUST 30th in Davenport

By Rick Martin
The Quad Cities Standing
United Against Hate
5 pm Sunday, August 30th
LeClaire Park - East Side at Landing, Davenport Music by Kayla Jean
Leach Park - Under I-74, Bettendorf Music by Boogs Malone
Butterworth Park - Across from W.I.U., Moline Music by Moline Boys Choir
Sunset Marina Park, Rock Island Music by Alicia Ann
Feel free to bring homemade signs and U.S. flags!
28 Aug 2015

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Announcements - 08/26/15

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

ANNOUNCEMENTS - 08/26/2015

 

TWILIGHT DINNER CRUISE

Get your tickets now for the September 19th, Twilight Dinner Cruise sponsored by the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy a prime rib dinner and three hour cruise. Board at 4:30pm; cruise leaves promptly at 5pm. Cost is $45 per person. Purchase tickets at LeClaire, Iowa banks - First Central State Bank or Blackhawk Bank & Trust. Call Debbie at 563-289-2265 for more information.'

 

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

G&H Mowers, LLC - Sales and service of new and used lawnmowers and snow-throwers. Sales and service of generators. 2297 Hwy 30, Grand Mound, IA 52751 gmtparts@gmtel.net 563-847-1996

 

Riverbend Retro - Mid-Century Modern and Danish-Modern furniture and home décor. Vintage clothing and accessories, vinyl records and electronics. 106 S. Cody Road, LeClaire, 52753. Facebook.com/RiverbendRetro 563-579-2615

 

CALENDAR

August 28th - Wide River Winery Live Music HC Wallace 5-8p.m.

 

August 28th - Steventon's Summer Sunset Concert on the Deck Louis Knudsen - 6-9pm

 

Through August 31st - Isabel Bloom Stop in and pick up the new fall flyer and Save $10 on our set of 3 Gourds!

 

September 4th - First Friday in LeClaire

Mississippi River Distilling Co. - Signature cocktails, food samples and Iowish Cream!

Wide River Winery - Live Music The Old 57s - 5-8pm

Some shops open late!

 

September 4th - LeClaire Civic Club Community Food Drive for non-perishable items, and cash donations, from 5-7p.m., parking lot in the 100 block of South Cody Road.  Donors will be able to drive up, drop-off, and never leave their car.

 

September 5th - LeClaire Civic Club Community Food Drive for non-perishable items, and cash donations, from 9-11a.m., parking lot in the 100 block of South Cody Road.  Donors will be able to drive up, drop-off, and never leave their car.

 

September 8th - Chamber Networking Event, Steventon's 5:30-7p.m. Everyone Welcome!

 

September 11th - Wide River Winery Live Music - Whoozdads 5-8p.m.

 

September 12th - The LeClaire Civic Club will be holding a Rib Eye Steak Dinner 4-7PM, 127 S. Cody Road in downtown LeClaire.  Tickets are $10 in advance; $12 at the door.  More information:  563-639-4621.   Supports community programs, and operation of the LeClaire Civic Center.

 

September 18th - First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire Night for Nepal Gala to benefit victims of the recent earthquakes in Nepal.  The First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire and the Quad City Nepalese Society (QCNS) are partnering, 4:30-8:30 pm. Nepalese native dance and music and American desserts. $10 per person; $5 for children, 8 years and under. Carnival games for the children (4:30-6:30 pm), live auction and silent auctions. There is desperate need in Nepal since the earthquakes and aftershocks in April and May, 2015. We are accepting donations for the auctions and financial contributions to our Nepalese relief fund. Come, bring your friends and enjoy a fun evening for a good cause.

 

September 18th - Wide River Winery Live Music Jordan Danielson 5-8p.m.

 

September 19th - Twilight Dinner Cruise sponsored by the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy a prime rib dinner and three hour cruise. Board at 4:30pm; cruise leaves promptly at 5pm. Cost is $45 per person. Purchase tickets at LeClaire, Iowa banks - First Central State Bank or Black Hawk Bank & Trust. Call Debbie at 563-289-2265 for more information.

 

September 19th - Trivia Night in LeClaire, LeClaire Civic Center - Benefits the LeClaire Community Library.  Tables of 8; $10 per person.  Mulligans and refreshments available for purchase.  Participants may bring snacks, wine, beer and soft drinks.  Doors open at 6:30PM; game starts at 7PM.  Door prizes; 50-50 raffle.  Reservations:  563-639-4621 or 563-349-4403.

 

September 25th - Wide River Winery Live Music Pieces of Candy 5-8p.m.

 

September 26th - Oktoberfest Celebration in Colona. 2-7pm. Enjoy Bierstube food and beer.

 

September 28th - Economic Development Meeting - Cancelled

 

SAVE THE DATE

October 11th - 11am-4pm: Apple Fest on the River

 

October 11th- Dogtoberfest at Bierstube, LeClaire 2-5:30pm

 

October 19th - Economic Development Meeting City Hall - 8a.m.

 

October 24th - Annual Witch's Walk - rain date October 31st

October 24th - Foursquare Riverside Church Please join us on the levee for Le Claire's annual Witches Walk on Saturday October 24th (rain date 31st). If you would like to donate or help with this event please contact. Jenna Graff?, graff.jenna@gmail.com (717)580-1101 or Riverside Church, connect@riversidefoursquare.org, (563)-289-7712

 

FYI

Looking for Strolling Santas and Other Characters for Christmas in LeClaire! Volunteers for Friday evening after 4 p.m. Sat. from 11 until 7pm and Sunday from 12 noon until 3pm. Great Costumes and goodies to pass out provided! Just bring your Holiday Spirit and Smile to show everyone our community's spirit and zest for fun!  Call Kim and leave message - 563-289-5699. 4 to 6 women and 8 to 12 men needed for short shifts and longer periods to stroll and be on the trolley!

 

Bierstube of LeClaire would like to offer all LeClaire Business Employees 10% food items!  Voted #1 Rueben in the QC!  We make our own sausages! Check out our daily specials and lunch features! New late night menu, Fri-Sat, 9pm to midnight!

 

Reusable Usables - Every Sunday at 1:30 RU features "Re-purposed Sunday Art" with a new re-purposed project each week!

 

Expressions in Threads - The Row by Row Experience is a nationwide event that runs from June 21st through September 8th in which participating shops create a unique quilt row created by each, individual shop, based on a central theme, this year's them is water. Customers can travel to participating shops like Expressions in Threads and collect the row we've created, along with our shop's license plate, specially designed for the Row by Row event. For more information, go to: http://www.expressionsinthreads.com/module/events.htm?year=2015&month=Jun&day=22&eventId=803020

 

Visit the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce website www.leclairechamber.com and see us on Facebook!

 

If you would like to attend a Chamber Board Meeting in order to present a topic, please contact the Board in advance at LeClaireChamber@gmail.com in order to be included an upcoming agenda. You will be contacted with confirmation of being included in the agenda. Board Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of each month, 8a.m. at LeClaire City Hall.

 

SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

Milestones Area Agency, which serves meals to the elderly at the First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire and delivers meals to homebound seniors, is looking for someone to help deliver meals on Mondays, from 11 am to 12 noon. You would receive training in August and begin in September. This is a quick job,that is deeply appreciated by those receiving the meals and their families. Could you help two or more Mondays a month? If so, call Heide at 563-289-3646.

 

Pick up the LeClaire information guide at the LeClaire Information Center. It has many photos and great information for everyone including residents, potential residents, visitors, realtors, relocation personnel, schools, and more! Summer hours have started: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 1-4pm. 122 N. Cody Road. LIC Volunteers Needed! Contact Cindy Bruhn at info@visitleclaire.com or 563-650-7963 to volunteer.

 

PROPERTY LISTINGS

Commercial Property for Lease - 1,000 sq. ft. property at 521 N. Cody Rd. Built in 1895, once housed a grocery store, now decorated in period style and ready for a shop owner to take advantage of the busy location, just a short walk from the business district and midway between two antique shops. Space includes a small kitchen area and a 1/2 bath, with off-street parking area. Water and sewer included. $1200/month. Contact John or Deb Wernick: 309-314-7702 or 309-314-2800

 

House for Rent 926 Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire, Ia.  Available September 1st.  $1100/ month.  Charming farmhouse on acreage with beautiful river view.  2 bedroom possible 3rd.

Lawn mowing, and snow removal provided. Walking distance to Slagle's grocery store.  Contact Penny Molumby 563-210-5662.

 

The shop building with upstairs apt. at 123 S Cody is for sale. For information please call D.R. Peterson at 563-289-5958.

Commercial Property for Rent - 1405 Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire. 2,500 SF newly constructed office/retail space. Co-Tenant Snap Fitness. Owner will subdivide space. Private parking lot. ADA compliant. Contact: Meg Halligan, NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, mhalligan@ruhlcommercial.com, Office: 563-355-4000 Website Link: http://www.ruhlcommercial.com/Page/Property.aspx?mls=7032508

Commercial Property for Sale 613-617 N Cody Road, LeClaire IA 52753. Contact Jeff R. Heuer, NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, jheuer@ruhlcommercial.com, Office: 563-355-4000, Direct: 563-823-5107.

Commercial Property for Sale Cody Road, LeClaire IA 52753. Description: contact John G. Ruhl, NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, jruhl@ruhlcommercial.com, Office: 563-355-4000, Direct: 563-823-5126.

Commercial Property Available Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire, Iowa. Please call: Mike Burke - Mel Foster Co. mburke@melforsterco.com, Mobile: 563-349-2705, Direct: 563-823-5272

Do you have Residential or Commercial property available? Please contact the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce, leclairechamber@gmail.com, with a property description, complete contact information including phone numbers and rental or purchase pricing.

 

LECLAIRE EVENTS COMING UP!

August 29th - Vettes on the River - LeClaire Levee

October 11th - LeClaire Apple Fest - 11am to 4pm on the LeClaire Levee.

October 24th - Witch's Walk (rain date October 31st)

December 4th-6th - Christmas in LeClaire

 

CHAMBER NETWORKING EVENTS - EVERYONE WELCOME!

September 8th - Steventon's - Evening Event - 5:30p.m.

October 13th - Bierstube - Lunch - noon

November 10th - Riverview Roadhouse - Lunch - noon

December 8th - Subway, LeClaire - Lunch - noon

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