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Major Area Employers Employee number, employer, industry, city -2,085, Western Illinois University, education, Macomb -917, NTN Bower, cylindrical and tapered roller bearings, Macomb -555, McDonough District Hospital, hospital, Macomb -226, Wal-Mart Super Center, retail, Macomb -192, Pella Corporation, window manufacturing, Macomb -175, Sodexo, food service, Macomb -174, Bridgeway, Inc., rehabilitation services, Macomb -156, Yetter Manufacturing, farm equipment manufacturing, Colchester -142, Vaughan & Bushnell, manufacturer, Bushnell -125, Mosaic, rehabilitative services, Macomb -119, Wesley Village, retirement/nursing care, Macomb -104, Whalen Manufacturing, manufacturing, Macomb -84, Midwest Control Products, manufacturing, Bushnell -72, YMCA of McDonough County, fitness/community center, Macomb -70, Schuld/Bushnell, farm machinery and equipment, Bushnell -55, Farm King Corporation, corporate/warehouse, Macomb -52, Farm King, retail store, Macomb -49, Kitchen Cooked Potato Chips, food preparation, Bushnell -30, Norforge & Machining, Inc., manufacturing, Bushnell -27, Archer Daniels Midland, food preparation, Bushnell
MACOMB — There was a time when every American city practically hummed with industry. Terms like "assembly line" and "factory" were synonymous with the places where everyone you knew clocked in to work. For one corner of Macomb, much of that is still very true, as one roller bearing manufacturer is
amid expansion during a period of downsizing, layoffs and closures for other manufacturers across the country. Dave Hocker has been an electrician at NTNBower, 707 N. Bower Road, for the past eight or nine months. He had worked at Methode Electronics in Carthage for 10 years and wound up at NTN after a round of layoffs. "One of the best parts
machines, while learning something from those who've been with the company a long time — people like Larry Branch, who's worked at NTN for 46 years. Both NTN employees say they enjoy the people they work with, and that it's rare two days on the job are alike. Jeffrey Thompson, who works in the tool crib, agreed. "Every day is different for me," said Thompson
of Bushnell. "We've got guys coming in for parts like crazy sometimes. Other times not. You never know what's going to happen." Having started work there in 1967, Branch, a screw machine operator and Colchester resident, said NTN-Bower is the only job he's had to apply for. "It was a little different See NTN — A2
Faces of Western HR weekly spotlight features civil service employees who are ‘in the trenches’ By Jackie Smith jsmith@McDonoughVoice.com
MACOMB — Two thousand people work for Western Illinois University, and around 900 of them are civil service employees. They fill many roles in just about any department, performing daily non-academic tasks that help grease the wheels of the freestanding higher education machine. They hold the jobs that, perhaps, often go unnoticed by students and community members, but are still vital to WIU's institutional backbone. There's Cheryl Rossio, who from the basement of Memorial Hall works as a staff clerk, processing incoming freshmen applications for students in the alternative admissions program. Or there's Delson Wilcoxen, an assistant agriculture research technician who manages the beef herd and performance bull testing. With one in the Academic Services Center and the other at the WIU Farm, their duties have little in common, but the two are among the latest employees included in Human Resources' Employee Spotlight, a weekly featurette showcased on the HR website and Facebook page. Human Resources officer Sheila Downin said the spotlight began in February as a way to give "a brief pat on the back" to civil service staff
**Source as of August on the Macomb Area Economic Development Coporation’s website.
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about my job is it's not repetitive," Hocker said during an interview with co-workers Thursday. "It's something different with each machine I go to. You've got to figure out what it is and get it fixed. It's not a routine thing. You could be at seven machines in a day, or you can do one in seven days — until you figure it out." The Macomb resident said he tries to listen to the people who run the
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in addition to the already wellestablished employee of the month recognition given. "We don't want to change that because it is good, but the difficulty I saw with that program, you have to really know what that person is Inside > doing," she —See more said. "My about WIU, spin on this is which is by far, we have a lot the Macomb of employees area’s largest who do employer things and we don't know about them." The spotlight also helps people at WIU stay connected and recognize others’ day-today duties, Downin said. "Sometimes we talk to people across campus," she added, "but we don't put a face to a name." Rossio began working fulltime at WIU in 2000, but began duties in her current position in 2009. She said she enjoys working with others in her office and alternative admissions students. She processes the data from their applications and also provides technical support for the center. She had previously worked at local banks, which she said she still might be doing if not at Western. "When I first started working for the university, I was petrified," Rossio said last See WIU — A2
PHOTOS COURTESY OF WIU HUMAN RESOURCES; ARRANGEMENT BY JACKIE SMITH/THE VOICE
Pictured from top left to right: Karla White, Robin Wilt, Bonnie Elder, Carla Oliver, Jerry Allen, Sandra Boyer, Michael Robinson, Cheryl Rossio, Ann Randall, Barb De Renzy, Wendi Mattson, Stephanie Wagner, Tim Thorman, Delson Wilcoxen, Amy Hodges, Jeff Moore, Stacy Dorethy, Herb Snowden, Diana Strom, April Huston, Valencia Pettigrew, Andy Fentem, Janell McGruder, John Weaver, Don Bowen and Joe Walters. These individuals have been featured in a weekly HR spotlight of WIU civil service employees.
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back in those days," Branch said, adding job duties have gotten a bit busier over the years. "It didn't used to be so much because I'd done it for so long. But now, the way that they use me, I never know for sure what I'm going to do when I get in there. "I might be making rolls, I might be setting up screw machines, I might be repairing screw machines, I might be operating. It's just a variety of stuff now." The different viewpoints and variety in lengths of time at NTN can be to the company's benefit, according to John Connor, business unit manager for the grinding areas. He said that as other area manufacturers closed or let people go, NTN has picked up a lot of their "good people." "In my mind, it's good because I get different opinions," Connor said. "If Dave's working in my area, I don't want to do it the same way we've done it for 40 years. We need to continuously improve. So if he's coming from Methode with different ideas or things that he's seen, or if
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Yoga Basics Class, 6:45 p.m., Monday; 4:15 p.m., Wednesday; 9 a.m., Thursday; Ford Hopkins Building, 118 N. Lafayette St. Prepay $50 for six-week session (can attend all three class a week). Dropin cost per class is $10. Use class card per class. Contact Dawn Piper at 309-333-5069 or dawn@freerangeyoga.us for more information.
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Jeffrey Thompson (from left), John Connor, Larry Branch and Dave Hocker stand for a photo following an interview at NTN-Bower Thursday.
(an employee) is coming from the hammer factory, or wherever, we're getting the good (ideas) from each area and building upon them." Branch said most people have a different opinion of what a factory is rather then what folks at NTNBower do — they're "just like a gigantic machine shop." And though they're all employed there, they have one other characteristic in common — they're U.S. veterans.
Now a resident of Good Hope, Connor served in operations Desert Storm/Desert Shield. Branch served from 1969 to 1972 and saw time in Vietnam. Hocker served in the Marine Corps from 1987 to 1991, amid Desert Storm. And for Thompson, NTN was the first and so far only place he worked after he'd gotten off of deployment. Hocker joked his military experience had only conditioned him to iron his
NTN uniform shirts everyday, while Branch and Thompson said they didn't think their service affected how they approached their jobs. But some agreed in the interview last week that veterans — some of whom have seen different parts of the world — come to work with a certain attitude and loyalty. "In the military when you learn a job, you learn to do it right the first time," Connor said. "You see a lot of that with these guys."
Western Illinois University: By the Numbers Macomb staff
Quad Cities staff
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$72,099
Assistant professor
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$59,314
Instructor
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$45,228
Lecturer
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$48,829
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WIU’s Career Services WIU renamed Career Development Center be developed during their years on campus and not left for the last semester," Kral added. "The name change reflects the necessity for students to begin their career planning and preparation during their first year on campus. We're here to help them develop outstanding skills so they are prepared to face the interview gauntlet with confidence and poise." For more information on Career Development Services, visit wiu.edu/student_services/career_development_center.
Sept. 4 MACOMB 2013 CUPP (Community University Partnership Program) Table Fair at WIU, 5-7 p.m., front lawn of Sherman Hall. Event intended to bring together WIU students and faculty with residents of Macomb for entertainment, food and prizes, as well as for business to gain exposure. Event is free. Sponsored by the Macomb area Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Development Corporation. Register by calling 309-837-4855 or email intent by Aug. 28 to mddc@macomb.com.
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MACOMB — To better reflect its varied services and programming available to Western Illinois University students and alumni, WIU's Career Services has been renamed the Career Development Center, according to Director Martin Kral. According to Kral, in recent years the office has seen an increase in students waiting until their senior year before starting a resume, practicing interviewing skills, networking and preparing for career searches. "These activities should
The General Macomb Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet, 1:30 p.m., American Legion. Macomb Mayor Michael Inman will present "Macomb, in General." Guests are welcome.
week with a small laugh. "Because I thought the job description sounded like something that I didn't know if I could do. But when I got into the job, it wasn't what I expected. It was a very easy transition." Formerly a secretary II, she said her current job isn't difficult, but often gets busy. Wilcoxen graduated from WIU in 2008 and has worked in agriculture though out his life. Even after graduating, he said he continued to work with the WIU School of Agriculture's bull testing program, and in 2011, after he heard the previous beef manager was leaving the job, he pursued what is his current position. The Ipava area native oversees handling, feeding and calving activities for 100 to 200 head of livestock. "I enjoyed having the performance bull sale and
working with students and things," Wilcoxen said. "You get to meet a lot of new people in this job. It's like a normal farm. It changes a lot. You always feed the livestock in the morning, check them and make sure health protocol is OK … It isn't always an 8 (a.m.) to 4:30 (p.m.) job. In the agriculture industry, there's a lot of hours that go into things." Unlike Wilcoxen, who pursued a job in a specific field, Rossio wanted to work at Western for its benefits, once of which she said is helping her reach a personal goal. For the last several years, Rossio has been pursuing a general studies degree and only for the price of her books. "I would be a first-generation to graduate from college," she said. "It would help me with advancements in the university if there were positions available that would require a degree that I couldn't have gotten before. I'm not necessarily looking to advance, but it's nice to have the opportunity." And support from the university, Rossio said, has "made all the difference," as she balances classes with hourly work and her home life. Wilcoxen too regularly balances his schedule because, as he said, there's "always something new." For the foreseeable future, Downin said she plans on continuing to recognize employees who are "in the trenches." Last Thursday, she said three individuals were set to be featured in upcoming spotlights — LuAnn Wilson, storekeeper III in biological sciences; Laura Caldwell, publications manager in documentation and publication services; and Karrie Lowderman, clerk with Alumni Relations.
COLCHESTER Kayaking Tour of Lake Argyle, 1-3 p.m., meet at parking area near concession at the state park. Kayaks, paddles and life jackets will be provided by the Friends of Argyle. Only 10 kayaks are available, so space is limited to those to first register. Children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Call 309-776-3422 for more information.
Sept. 8 MACOMB Celebrate International Literacy Day at the Read-In, 2-4 p.m., Chandler Park. Bring a book, magazine or anything you can read, as well as a blanket or chair. Event supported by Macomb Altrusa.
Sept. 7 & 8 MACOMB Compton Park Historic Home Tour, 10 a.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. Dr. John Hallwas will lead this tour. Meet at 404 S. Edwards St. Tickets available at the Western Illinois Museum and Citizens Bank. $10 per ticket and includes coffee and tea at end of walk. Tickets can also be purchased at the walk. This is a fundraiser sponsored by the Women’s Social Service Memorial Committee.
Sept. 11 MACOMB Great Reads Book Club meets from 7 - 8 p.m., Macomb City Hall. “In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terroe, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin” will be discussed. The discussion will be led by Sterling Kernek and sponsored by the Friends of the Library. New members are welcomed. Limited copies of the book are available in various formats at the public library.
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MACOMB — After former Pella Plant Manager Kevin Gaul left to do other things within the company, John Finn moved into Macomb in June to take his position. Pella Manufacturing in Macomb manufactures architectural style doublehung windows – windows that can be opened from the top or bottom – according to Finn. “It’s an Energy Star rated, very aesthetically pleasing
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top-of-the-line product,” Finn said, “built here in Macomb for customers throughout North America.” Finn, an Illinois native who grew up in the Quad Cities, has been with Pella for a decade and is excited to become an integral part of Macomb business. “I’m excited to get integrated into the community,” Finn said. “Coming back to Macomb has a real feel
of coming home … I’m excited to see what Macomb has to offer and to meet folks.” Finn says that Macomb excels at providing a strong interaction between the entire business community which makes it easy for businesses to work together. Additionally, he says that the local government also is very in-tune with the business community ensuring integration between the workforce and the community. According to Finn, Pella spends a lot of time decid-
ing which communities would be best to place their manufacturing plants. Pella believes that a community has to be a great place to live before it can become a great place to work, a criteria that Finn says “Macomb very much falls in line with.” Finn also sits as a representative of Pella on the Macomb Area Economic Development Corporation which serves as branch between the business community and individual businesses. See PELLA — A4
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Pella Plant Manager John Finn poses with a high-end double-hung window produced in the Macomb Plant.
Keeping the Health Doctors welcomed to expanded facility By Nick Draper ndraper @McDonoughVoice.com
MACOMB — McDonough District Hospital gave a tour of a new expansion of its health services building Aug. 21, showcasing the building and the new doctor, Dr. Jeffery Sparks, DO, along with two others. Sparks, Dr. Sajjad Sarwar, MD, and Dr. Timothy Biagini, MD, were all present to meet the people of Macomb. “Most people say ENT, or ears nose and throat,” Sparks said of his position at the hospital. “My actual position is otolaryngology, but most people would say ENT.” Sparks received his bachelor’s at Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo., for Science-Biology and then went on to continue his education at the College of Osteopathic Medicine, also in Kirksville. Sparks said Kirksville was similar to Macomb in that it was a small college town so he seized the opportunity to take the job at MDH when it opened up. In regards to the facilities at MDH, Sparks said they were “excellent.” He will reside in the health services expansion with all-new equipment and the latest medical technology. Sparks is very enthusiastic about moving to Macomb and said it is a good
fit for his family. “The people here have been extremely nice and very welcoming,” Sparks said of the city. “It’s been an exceptional experience.” Originally a native of Pakistan, having received his bachelor’s of medicine and bachelor’s of surgery from Rawalpindi Medical College in Islamabad, Sawar completed his residency at the University of Toledo, Ohio. “When I came over here, I noticed there was a lot of need for child psychiatry,” Sawar said. “There was just none at that time.” Although Sawar’s spePHOTOS BY NICK DRAPER/THE VOICE cialty is child psychiatry, Drs. Jeffery sparks, DO, Sajjad Sarwar, MD, and Timothy Biagini, MD, meet the people of Macomb in the new he sees adult patients as health services expansion at McDonough District Hospital. well. Sawar said the facilities are excellent at MDH and noted that Macomb is friendly and well organized for a small town. “There’s not much shopping here,” Sawar said jokBy Nick Draper Lung said of his daily dundraper ingly. “People are very welties. “If things are busy in @McDonoughVoice.com coming … It’s been a great the ER, then I try to help experience (moving here) MACOMB — A stack of staff as much as I can, takoverall, and I think small paper sat on registered ing care of patients and towns are convenient.” nurse Frank Lung III’s desk taking ambulance reports. Sawar has done research and a calendar of necessi- When the ER’s not busy, I and presentations on deties sat open on his desk- have various projects that pression, mood-disorder, top, setting up his itinerary I’m responsible for.” post traumatic stress disHiring staff for the emerfor the day. order, autism, Alzheimer’s, gency services department As the Emergency Servpsychosis and anxiety. is on Lung’s to-do list, for ices leader at McDonough Originally from Maexample. The ER employs District Hospital, Lung comb, Biagini said he’s glad oversees the emergency around 50 people even to be back and working in room as well as the ambu- with the ambulance staff the city. lance services for the entire short-handed. “I graduated from high According to Lung, paracounty. school in ‘99,” Biagini said. “It just depends on what medics have been increas- McDonough District Hospital's Director of Emerthe flavor of the day is,” See MDH — A4 See ER — A4 gency Services Frank E. Lung III.
Director finds balance leading busy ER
Laverdiere Construction grows from handful of workers Company now employs about 155 regular workers By Nick Draper ndraper @McDonoughVoice.com
MACOMB — Jack Laverdiere built his first house in 1974, then proceeded to build a home each summer. In 1977, the founder of Laverdiere Construction went into construction full-time, primarily building homes on speculation to sell. “When that business slowed down, I went into remodeling,” Laverdiere said in a recent interview, “room addition, changing out kitchens, remodeling kitchens and bathrooms and installing fireplaces.” When Laverdiere started out, it was just him and one other carpenter. Soon after, it was just Laverdiere and three others for the
first five years. The company would then hire another three people when they began doing concrete work. In the early 1980s, the residential economy started to slow down, according to Laverdiere, so the company looked at the commercial district. Their first commercial projects included Culligan Water Treatment in Monmouth and some light commercial projects for Western Illinois University. Additionally, they began doing construction for the state of Illinois at various locations, including storage for the Illinois Department of Transportation. Other projects the construction company worked on was an addition at St. Paul’s church and the renovation at Citizens Bank on the square, the latter of which was done around 22 years ago, according to
Laverdiere. In 1993, Laverdiere added an additional nine holes to the Macomb Country Club. Around this time, Laverdiere hired on Jon Lundgren and started a sewer division. “At the time, Lundgren was hired as an employee,” Laverdiere said. “Jon has since become an owner in the company and has become a key part in the company.” The company would later purchase Ready Mix Concrete, resulting in two
portable concrete plant locations — one in Macomb and one in Beardstown — that it can move from site to site. Laverdiere even invested in asphalt business manufacturing, so the company can pave its own projects. Some of the larger projects the company has completed are the Beardstown library, an $11 million bus garage renovation for Go West!, a cafeteria for Thompson Hall as well as most of the steam tunnels used for the heating and
cooling system at WIU. Laverdiere employs about 155 regular employees now, as well as some additional when the construction season rolls around. The company does work along the Mississippi and has even gone as far as the Chicago suburbs for projects. Around 25 percent of the work the company does is in Macomb, while the remaining 75 percent of the work is within a 90-mile radius except for special projects. Laverdiere is cur-
rently working a $5.5 million project doing pipework and concrete box culverts for the northwest bypass, part of the numerous contracts the company has done for IDOT. “We’re a fairly broadbased company doing many aspects within the construction industry,” Laverdiere said. “We’re not necessarily looking to expand but to just fine tune the operation that we have. We’ve reached kind of a niche size for west-central Illinois.”
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MACOMB — When you hear that familiar jingle and happy voice, you know right away that there’s a sale at your local Farm King store. That voice is veteran radio announcer Don Norton of Macomb, who is beginning his 20th year as “the Voice of Farm King.” It was in the fall of 1994 that Rick Severs, Farm King advertising director, first contacted Norton about assisting with advertising for the chain of six stores in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. Establishing an audio identity that was easily recognizable was one of the first priorities of the advertising effort. “People hear the first eight notes of the jingle and immediately think of Farm King,” Norton said. “That’s the power of the strong brand that the store has developed over the past two decades.” In addition to adding voice talent and editing, Norton also writes the commercials in concert with the advertising flier that is featured in local newspapers. “I’ve written and record-
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Veteran announcer Don Norton records commercials at his home studio as he begins his 20th year as the “Voice of Farm King” throughout eastern Iowa and western Illinois.
ed almost 3,000 Farm King commercials over the years,” he said. “Back in the 1990s, we used to write commercials several weeks before the sale started.” Norton added. “We recorded the commercials on reel-to-reel tape and mailed them to the network of stations that put them on the air. It was always a race to see if the tape arrived before the
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“The community has been very open to our presence,” Finn said, “and we’re happy to be a part of the business community.” As plant manager Finn is in charge of the day-today operations of the plant, meaning he is responsible for the well being of his employees, responsible for maintaining the relationship with other businesses in the community, and responsible for the production of the companies product.
“I had enough of city life (after college), and I had family and friends here. The town has always been great to me.” Biagini received his bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry at Knox College in Galesburg, his medical degree at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria, and finished his gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Miami School of Medicine. In the time since Bi-
commercial was scheduled to be aired.” About 15 years ago, Norton was one of the first audio producers in the Midwest to begin recording commercials digitally and emailing them to stations. “Now the entire process takes a few days from script to delivery,” he added. He said he not only enjoys recording the commercials but he’s also a loy-
al Farm King customer. Today, Norton serves as president and CEO of the Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation, a nonprofit foundation that provides training and development for leaders in agriculture at the state and national level. In addition to his past work as a college commu-
agini had left Macomb, he said that the city has changed a lot, saying it has done well to “keep up with the times.” The local native said his specialty is gastroenterology, meaning anything to do with the digestive system. He said that MDH’s facilities were great for his work. “It’s gorgeous,” Biagini said of the new health services expansion. “I didn’t even know it was added on until someone told me.” More information about the doctors can be found at www.mdh.org.
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ingly difficult to find and hire, a problem that not just MDH is facing. He said a change in the criteria to become a paramedic, which makes it more enticing to just take the extra year or two to become a nurse, may be the cause. Lung holds a bachelor of science in nursing degree from Culver Stockton College and Blessing Rieman College of Nursing, before that he was a corrections officer for the Department of Corrections.
MACOMB – Pella Manufacturing in Macomb has been a large employer of Macomb’s ever since they started production in 2006. According to Susan Spier, human resource manager for Pella, the company employs around 200 people from McDonough County, and as far as Monmouth and Rushville, into various departments such as manufacturing, engineering, informationtechnology and management. “Our goal is to have (Pella) be a great to work, where people enjoy coming to work,” Spier said. “We want to make this a fun place for people to be.” According to the Pella website, the company was founded in 1925 by Pete and Lucille Kuyper with their “Rolscreen” rolling window screen. Today, they have been awarded
“Nursing is what I’ve trained to do and I still enjoy doing that,” Lung said. “I also see what I do in here as department director as a challenge as well.” Lung rose through the ranks within the emergency services department to become the leader. Though a lot of the people he worked with have moved on to another department or retired, he says that he tries to retain an open door with his staff. Lung worked at Blessing Hospital in Canton during his nurse training as an aide and said that the facilities there were similar, but that the facilities were
more than 100 patents, have 10 manufacturing facilities and employ around 6,000 team members.” The Macomb facility was made possible through the efforts of the Macomb Area Economic Development Corporation and the Workforce Investment Board in addition to the hardworking people of Macomb, says Spier. Inside of the facility, people are hard at work constructing the doublehung windows that are used all across the United States and Canada. The massive plant is absolutely spotless, a necessity when dealing with windows, and very well organized. “We are a seasonal business that are very closely tied to construction activity,” Spier said. “It trends toward being in the warmer weather … but the facility never shuts down.” Pella, according to Spier, participates in Heritage
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not as important as the staff using them. “No hospital is really different in how we take care of patients,” Lung said. “Some hospitals have more capability to take care of critical patients. But the approach that you take to any type of patients, whether you’re in our ER or the ER in Quincy or Peoria, we all approach them in the same manner.” Taking care of patients in their greatest time of need was Lung’s favorite part of nursing and as director he feels rewarded for providing the tools that his staff needs to provide care.
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Days every year, donating to organizations like Mosaic, and supporting Western Illinois University athletics. Currently, Pella is holding an employee-driven book drive where employees can bring in books that are given to the community. Pella also remains diligent in their efforts to stay environmentally friendly, according to the Pella website, utilizing recyclable products like wood and aluminum. Additionally, Energy Star ranked them Most Efficient of 2013 for their 350 series windows. For more information about the history of the company or their products, visit www.pella.com.
nications teacher and in corporate communications and training, he is a multiple Associated Press award-winner for his news anchoring and reporting at stations like WJBC in Bloomington and WGN Radio in Chicago. “Recording the Farm King commercials is the only radio work I have time for any more,” he said. “It’s a real pleasure to continue to be the ‘Voice of Farm King’.”
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MEETINGS AND CLUBS
Mondays 7:30 p.m.,Prairieland Barbershop Chorus rehearsal, four-part harmony singing, Macomb Presbyterian Church, Dudley and Carroll, 837-1388
Tuesdays 1-2:30 p.m., “Parenting Again” support group, McDonough County YMCA Senior Center 4-6 p.m., Kneedles Group, YMCA 6 p.m., Macomb Kiwanis Club, Wesley Village
Thursdays
1-3 p.m., Line Dancing Seniors dance session, YMCA Macomb Senior Center. No partner needed, all are welcome. We will teach you how to dance. Absolute beginner sessions from 1-1:30 p.m., easier dances from 1:30-2 p.m., and harder dances from 2-3 p.m. Call 8332766 7 p.m., senior pitch club, YMCA, 400 E. Calhoun, for ages 60 and up
First Monday 7 p.m., Tennessee Village Board, Village Hall 7 p.m., Macomb City Council, Macomb City Hall, second floor 7 p.m., Colchester City Council, City Hall 5:30 p.m., Bushnell City Council, City Hall
First Tuesday 7 p.m., Blandinsville Village Board, Village Hall
First Wednesday 7 p.m., Industry Village Board, Kiwanis Building
First Thursday Senior Day, Citizens National Bank, 127 S. Side Square, most services free, 837-0643 6:30 p.m., Lions Club meets, Lions Club meets, Wesley Village 7 p.m., Sciota Village Board, fire department
Second Monday Noon, Housing Authority, Eisenhower Towers 5 p.m., Macomb City Committee of the Whole, City Hall 5:30 p.m., McDonough County Humane Society meeting, Wesley Village Retirement Center, 1200 E. Grant Street. 776-3087 6 p.m., Macomb Airport Authority Board of Commissioners, Airport Authority office, Terminal Building, Macomb Municipal Airport, 16190 E. 1300th Road. 7 p.m., Good Hope Village Board, Village Hall
Second Tuesday 11:30 a.m., Grandmothers Club, YMCA Senior Center
Second Wednesday 11:30 a.m., AFSCME Retirees Chapter 81, Old Dairy restaurant. For more information, call Verna Parker at 309-333-1209 7 p.m., Macomb County Finance/Insurance Committee, third floor McDonough County Courthouse 7:30 p.m., Order of the Eastern Star, Macomb Masonic Temple 7:30 p.m., McDonough County Board of Health meeting, 505 E. Jackson St.
Second Thursday
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‘BREED’ ALL ABOUT IT 6 p.m., Colchester Community Connections, Colchester City Hall
Second Friday Noon, Park Board Finance Committee meeting. Macomb Park District Office, 1406 N. Randolph
Third Monday 5:30 p.m., Bushnell City Council, City Hall 6 p.m., La Leche League breastfeeding support, 339 S. Johnson St. 7 p.m., Macomb School Board, MHS library 7 p.m., Macomb City Council, Macomb City Hall, second floor 7 p.m., McDonough County Genealogical Society, 201 S. Lafayette St. 7:30 p.m., MDH Board, MDH Board Room
Third Tuesday 6 p.m., Macomb Park District meeting, Macomb City Hall 7 p.m., Macomb Public Library Board meeting, Macomb Public Library meeting room
Third Wednesday 7 p.m., McDonough County Board, McDonough County Courthouse, large courtroom. 6:30 p.m., BushnellPrairie City School Board meeting, B-PC High School, Bushnell
Third Thursday 9:30 a.m., La Leche League breastfeeding support group, 339 S. Johnson St. Noon, Macomb Chamber of Commerce Transportation meeting, Aurelio’s. Meets in January, March, May, July, September, and November 6:30 p.m., Lions Club meets, Wesley Village
Third Saturday 10 a.m., Macomb Coffee Party meeting, political civil discourse, coffee provided, all ages and political views welcome, City Hall Community Room
Fourth Monday 5 p.m., Macomb City Committee of the Whole, City Hall 6:30 p.m., McDonough County Democratic Central Committee, City Hall community room 7:30 p.m., McDonough County Democratic Coalition City Hall community room 7 p.m., Macomb Community Theatre membership meeting, 837-1828 Macomb American Legion Post 6 meets, call 8332951 for information
Fourth Thursday Noon, Colchester Area Business Association (CABA) meeting at the Lions Den in Colchester 7 p.m., West Prairie School Board meeting, West Prairie Middle School, Colchester ● Macomb VFW Post 1921 meets, call 837-1921 for information
Fourth Friday 5:30 p.m., Critical Mass bike ride, meet at the fountain in Chandler Park.
Last Monday 7 p.m., Colchester City Council committee of the whole, City Hall
Last Wednesday 2-3 p.m., Alzheimer’s support group meeting, Macomb City Hall community room
Send calendar items to jsmith@McDonoughVoice.com
How to pick the best dog for your family Hay fever sufferers have plenty of options
By Melissa Erickson GateHouse News Service
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hether it's a golden to play catch with, a beagle to snuggle with or a Labrador to run with, a dog is often one of a child's first and best friends. If your family is considering making a new friend, there are plenty of things to think about before you get a dog. The special bond between dogs and their owners is based on "pure, unconditional love," said Katenna Jones, director of educational programs with the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. "For children, the benefit of dogs is immeasurable, but the key to the most beneficial relationships is the right match." "Dogs make great pets because they are naturally social animals that typically crave human companionship," said Jenna Stregowski of Guide to Dogs on About.com. Dogs "encourage responsibility in kids as well as adults, and they can boost a child's confidence and self-esteem." FAMILY DECISION
Before buying or adopting a dog, sit down as a family and make the decision together, Jones said. What are your priorities or deal-breakers in terms of size, age, maintenance? Do you want a runner or a lap dog? How about drooling or barking? At what age are your children ready? "I think growing up with dogs can be a great experience for a child of any age," Stregowski said. "I am no parenting expert, but I would say it all depends on the parent and the home situation. Until a child is grown, the parent is the one ultimately responsible for the family dog. The child's involvement in handling and training a dog depends on the individual child's maturity and ability in the eyes of the parent." Dogs can knock over toddlers or crawlers, but kids ages 5 to 10 are ideal owners "because they tend to have the ability to understand some degree of responsibility but are not old enough to be so distracted by their social lives that they forget about their dogs," Stregowski said. While it's hard to overcome the appeal of an adorable puppy, a young adult dog is a good match for a busy family, Jones said. "You will skip the difficult and time-consuming house-
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training, manners training and teething phases," Jones said. Those burdensome tasks are the reasons why adolescent dogs are the most likely to be relinquished to an animal shelter, Jones said. "Plus, you will see right away the final size, shedding amount, exercise needs and other characteristics such as personality that may not be anticipated from a puppy." PICKING A BREED
Stregowski typically doesn't recommend one dog breed over another. "While breed plays a large role in the personality of a dog, all dogs are different," Stregowski said. "One golden retriever might be the best family dog ever, while another might have fear issues." Stregowski did suggest some of "the commonly agreed upon breeds that go well with families." For medium to large dogs: golden retrievers, Labrador retrievers, German shepherds, standard poodles and collies. For small to medium dogs: beagles, shelties, bichons and Havanese. Jones likes to recommend mixed breeds, "as they tend to have fewer health and behavioral concerns that pure breeds. Designer breeds (such as a labradoodle, a Labrador and poodle hybrid) are, in fact, mixed breeds with catchy names." Stregowski had one more piece of advice: "If you ask me, I will recommend a mutt every time. I recommend telling families to visit a local reputable pet adoption group that places their adoptable dogs in foster homes."
Are cheap pet meds safe to buy? "Today many big-box retailers and online pharmacies carry pet medications. The benefit of purchasing onticker shock is a term more reline is the convenience and the savlated to buying a car than taking ings for the consumer. ... Online pharcare of a pet, but pet medicamacies do not have the overhead costs tions can be surprisingly expensive. of running a retail pet supply store, Discouraged by rising costs at the and as a result the prices we offer can vet's office, pet owners have turned to be significantly lower," Buckley said. their computers to see if heartworm Founded in June, Pet Rescue Rx is medication or antibiotics are cheaper unique in that it donates 100 percent online. But is it safe to buy your pet of net profits to animal shelters and medications online? rescue groups selected by its cusThere are a number of reasons the tomers. To save money, discount pet $7 billion pet medication industry has drugs - no prescription required seen increased prices, according to may appeal to pet owners surfing the the Federal Trade Commission, which Web, but FDA experts say it can be looked into the issue during a daylong risky to buy drugs online from sites conference in October 2012. New and that tout this message. improved diagnostic and therapeutic Some websites that sell pet drugs treatments are now available, plus represent legitimate, reputable pharowners and vets have placed an inmacies, said Martine Hartogensis, creased emphasis on preventative deputy director of the Office of Surcare to control ticks, fleas and heartveillance and Compliance in FDA's worm in dogs and cats. The sale of Center for Veterinary Medicine. But prescription and over-the-counter others are fronts for unscrupulous flea, tick and heartworm products businesses operating against the law. make up more than half of all pet FDA has found companies that sell medication expenditures, according unapproved pet drugs and counterfeit to the FTC. pet products, make fraudulent claims, "American consumers spend a dispense prescription drugs without tremendous amount of money on requiring a prescription and sell exmedications for their pets every year. pired drugs. High prices on these medications To be sure you're dealing with a lemean that consumers have less money gitimate company, "customers should for necessities," said FTC Chairman check to see that the pharmacy is loJon Leibowitz. "An increasing array of cated in the United States and has options for consumers to purchase one of the credentials of a safe and setheir pet medications has begun to cure pharmacy as recognized by the lead, we believe, to lower prices and National Association of Boards of increased consumer choice, certainly Pharmacy. These credentials include in a few pet medicines.” LegitScript, Vet-VIPPS and Pharmacy Today pet owners have options on Checker," said Buckley. where to purchase their pets medicaEven though the medication is tions that were not available in the available at the vet's office, pet owners past, said veterinarian Glenn Buckley, often have a choice where to buy as chief executive officer of Pet Rescue long as they have a prescription in Rx. hand. By Melissa Erickson
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DEAR DOCTOR K: This year I'm suffering from seasonal allergies for the first time. What medications will make allergy season more bearable? DEAR READER: Sneezing; itchy, runny, stuffy nose; red, itchy, watery eyes; sore throat. Hay fever can cause great misery. If misery loves company, you'll be pleased to know that I and millions of other people suffer from hay fever. Luckily, many medications can help treat its symptoms. Nonprescription decongestant pills, such as pseudoephedrine, can relieve nasal congestion. But they can cause congestion to worsen if they are used for more than three days. Another nonprescription nasal spray, cromolyn sodium, prevents allergy symptoms by blocking the release of an irritating substance called histamine. Antihistamines are also available in pill form. They make some people drowsy. Newer antihistamines, such as fexofenadine (Allegra) and loratadine (Claritin), usually are less sedating but much more expensive. One thing a lot of my patients don't know is that the older antihistamines are just as potent in relieving allergy symptoms as the newer ones. So if the older antihistamines don't make you drowsy, there's no reason to use the newer ones. If an older antihistamine makes you somewhat drowsy, taking it at bedtime, and taking a newer antihistamine in the morning, can give you relief from allergy symptoms -- along with a good night's sleep. Work with your doctor to find the antihistamine that best relieves your symptoms with the fewest side effects. Corticosteroid nasal sprays are probably the most effective treatment for hay fever. Examples include beclomethasone (Beconase), budesonide (Nasonex) and fluticasone (Flonase). They work best if you start using them a week or two before an expected rise in pollen counts. Montelukast (Singulair) is a leukotriene receptor antagonist. This drug decreases the allergic response in a different way than other medications. For some people, this medicine works best. If steroid sprays, montelukast and antihistamines fail, your doctor may recommend allergy shots (immunotherapy). You will get regular injections of small doses of the allergen causing your symptoms. The idea is that over time, your immune system will become less sensitive to that allergen. You can also take steps to prevent symptoms in the first place. Reduce your exposure to the airborne pollens and molds that trigger your allergies:
Dr. Komaroff is a physician and professor at Harvard Medical School. To send questions, go to AskDoctorK.com.
www.mcdonoughvoice.com ■ The Voice ■ Monday, Septemer 2, 2013 A7 Bad humidity: Too much humidity in a home can increase the condensation and potential for water damage and mold growth, as well as cause warping of walls, floors and ceilings. Consider using a whole-home dehumidifier to remove 30 to 75 percent more moisture per day than portable dehumidifiers. — Brandpoint
HOME HOME HELP
RONA J. SPIEGEL
Color tips When designing the inside of your home, selecting a color scheme is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Associated with emotions, colors reflect you and how you want that space to feel, says Rona J. Spiegel, president of Lifestyle Interior Designs Ltd. in New Jersey. “For example, colors in the blue family tend to give a peaceful feeling when they are on the warm side, but if you were to pick cooler blues, you could get a colder and more depressing space,” Spiegel says. “When working with clients to select what works best for them, I sometimes work backwards. By eliminating the colors we don’t like, we get to the ones we do.” Tips from Spiegel to get started: 1. Color is influenced by light. Which way does your room face? What kind of artificial lighting do you have, and how does the color you like look at night? Take your answers into consideration before choosing. 2. Check your closet. Here is where you’ll find colors you like to surround yourself in. What you like to wear also may be perfect for paint on a wall or accents in your home. 3. Choose dominant first. This color should occupy 60 percent of the room, including the walls. Try a sample before you paint the whole room. 4. Make a list. Jot down words that describe how the room should feel (calm, inviting, vibrant) and match each word to a color that evokes that feeling. 5. Work on secondary. This color in the scheme may be a lighter or darker version of the dominant color. Keep lighter colors closer to the ceiling, and about 30 percent of the overall space. 6. Finish with a third. Selecting your accent color should be 10 percent of the total space. F For more ideas, visit Spiegel’s website at www.lifestyleinteriordesigns.com.
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Orange is a friendly, high-octane color that gives you the energy kick you’re longing for in home decor.
Orange appeal Vivid color is back and better than ever for home decor By Mary Carol Garrity Scripps Howard News Service
Orange you glad orange is back in style? Some of you are nodding your heads vigorously because this friendly, high-octane color gives you the energy kick you’re longing for in home decor. Others of you are shaking your heads just as vigorously, possibly having a flashback to your ‘70s kitchen plastered in sunset, harvest gold and avocado. When Pantone declared Tangerine Tango as the color of the year last year, a lot of people were skeptical. But others — like yours truly — have had a blast working this lifegiving color into traditional and contemporary home design, whether it’s a drop for drama or a space saturated in one of orange’s many provocative shades. Many of our customers are loving it, too. And as autumn approaches, orange is going to play an even more important part of seasonal decor. Wanna play with orange? Here are three ideas.
— Amber Krosel, MCN DECORATING TIP
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1. Add a splash of paint When I think of orange, I think of Rich, one of our interior designers at Nell Hill’s. No one does this daring color better than Rich. He had the courage to paint the cabinets in his ‘70s-era home orange, and his risk paid off — the space is simply splendid. So I asked Rich to join me in giving some pointers on how to, and not to, use this showy color. Just like Rich did, a fun way to pull orange into your decor is through paint. The good news is, orange comes in such a huge array of tones that you can find one that enhances your home’s style, whether it’s supertraditional or contemporary. Before you get out the drop cloth and painter’s tape, test your paint on the wall, Rich cautions. “As bright at the color seems on the paint chip, it will be amplified by 100 percent when you put it on all the walls,” he says. He advises buying a quart, covering a few poster boards to hang on your walls to see how the color translates in your space.
2. Find fabulous fabrics Feeling feisty? Me, too. That’s why I have fallen for orange mixed with bold graphics and reinvented furniture silhouettes. When you’re decorating with strong colors and patterns like these, be sure to balance them out with solids and qui-
eter tones to keep the room from taking on a circus atmosphere, Rich cautions. Orange tones used in upholstery fabrics are spanning the spectrum from rust to coral. Rich likes the preppy Palm Beach colors: tangerine, fuchsia and kelly green. If you want a hip, progressive look in your space, Rich recommends covering a sofa or dining chairs in orange linen, then painting your walls white or cream. If you like a more traditional color palette, go for a browner shade of orange, like rust, and pair it with camel, green and gray. “It gives you that dignified, countryhouse feel, but with a newer twist,” Rich says.
3. Add arresting accents In my home, I have touches of orange everywhere, but it’s almost all through artwork and accents. If you want to experiment with orange, or you just want to enjoy this strong color for a season or two, Rich suggests you add little punches through inexpensive accents, like pottery or a tray. Or consider using an orange area rug. Another supereasy way to tap into strong colors like orange is to work them in through lamps. This column has been adapted from Mary Carol Garrity’s blog at www.nellhills.com. She can be reached at marycarol@nellhills.com.
Design around your collectibles. If you are an antiques aficionado, choose colors that celebrate the retro hipness of repurposed objects.
— Brandpoint DID YOU KNOW
Shower safety You can dramatically enhance your shower experience by simply updating your showerhead. Combination showerheads feature a standard showerhead and a handheld showerhead attached to a slide bar, providing users multiple spray options.
— Brandpoint GARDEN GUIDE
Fall tips Tend your fall garden daily for the best results . It may just need a quick check for pests and proper soil moisture. Your plants will thank you.
— Brandpoint
Organization is key to maximizing closet space
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t seems like we never have enough closet space, and it seems the little space we have in our closets is crammed and unorganized. Let’s see how we can fix that. Start by removing the clothes from the rods and all the stuff that is on the shelves and floors. In other words, start by emptying the closet. Place the items you’ve taken out into groups of similar items, such as slacks in one pile, shirts in another, skirts in another and so on. Further that organization by categorizing each group into colors; all the tan tops together, all the blue tops together and so on. While you are sorting
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through and organizing all these items, get rid of things you haven’t used in a long while. If you just can’t part with some things but really don’t have use for them, put them in a box and store them in the attic or someplace other than your closet. This way you still have your treasures, but those treasures won’t be
taking up needed space in the closet. Items you can part with should go to charity. Measure the space available in the closet (length, width, depth). Now estimate how much room you will need for each of the groups of clothing, shoes, bags, etc. Draw a simple template onto paper with the size of the closet. Create “blocks” in the closet template, sort of like building blocks, and figure out what to put where. Tops and shorts can go one over the other on rods. If you don’t mind hanging slacks by draping them over a hanger, then slacks can also go on a rod under the tops. Blocks for
shoes and handbags should be drawn in, also. There will need to be an area for longer-hanging items such as dresses and, if you prefer, hanging pants the long way. In your drawing, be sure to provide a high shelf for hats - or, if no hats, then luggage or large handbags. Provide a space on a wall in the closet to hang belts and necklaces. If you have space in the closet for drawers, install them for underwear, PJs, socks and jewelry. Tshirts can go on shelves or in drawers, whichever you prefer. If there is no space for drawers in the closet, then store these things in the bedroom in
the dresser drawers. Hooks in the closet serve good purposes. Robes are one example of what the hooks can be used for. Of course the size of some closets just won’t meet your needs no matter how much you work at it, but hopefully these ideas will help somewhat. Remember to group things into categories and colors and get rid of items you don’t use or don’t need. Rosemary Sadez Friedmann, an interior designer in Naples, Fla., is author of “Mystery of Color.” For design inquiries, write to Rosemary at DsgnQuest@aol.com.
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You can get ahead if you work in conjunction with others in the coming months. Large corporations and institutions will help you parlay one of your skills into a successful venture. Helping others will improve your reputation and your finances. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Go the distance. Take a journey that will help you assess up close a situation that you've been viewing from afar. Firsthand information will help you
110 Special Notices Pregnant? Need Help? Free and confidential; Pregnancy test, Maternity clothes, baby clothes, Understanding & Friendship. Birthright of Macomb, 303 N. Clay. Donations Welcomed. Call 309-836-2021, MondayFriday 9:30-11:30am, Wednesday 24pm. 150 Services FULLER BRUSH CO. Sales Distributors needed. Start your own Home Based Business. Looking for people who could use extra money, servicing people in your area. No investment. Call 800-882-7270 email fullerlady2@ aol.com www.joannefuller lady.com Johnson's Tree Service -Complete removal, trimming, topping and also stump removal. Insured, FREE ESTIMATES! Reasonable rates. 309-462-2526 Medicare annual election period begins Oct. 15th review your current medicare plan options and coverages. Bradley D. Pyles 309 833 1755. 215 E Jackson St, Macomb IL. 61455 MOBILE COMPUTER REPAIR- We come to you for your personal computer repairs, set-up, maintenance and software installations at very affordable rates. Abingdon, 309337-0615
find a solution. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Your position may be endangered if you aren't careful about whom you share personal information with. Being too nice will cost you. Size up your situation and play to win. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Stick close to home and you may avoid a runin with authority figures. Keeping the peace will ultimately help you advance. Practice love, not war. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Being mis-
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Growing automotive detail shop is seeking part time automotive cleaning and detailing technician may lead to full time. Must have good driving record and good work ethic. Please call Lundgrens Detailing at 309837-1357.
FOR SALE: Black and tan coon hound pups 7 weeks old. 26 out of 28 dogs on 4 generation pedigree are titled excellent prospects $200.00. More information call 309-338-9391. These are super nice pups don't miss out!
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Hi, my name is Jennifer, are ya looking for a babysitter? Available days, nights, and weekends. Reasonable rates. Call 619-384-0799. 250 Merchandise Mart For sale, walnut Jenny Linn bed, GE dryer, 2 medal by-fold door, kitchen sink cabinets (25x72). York 90% efficient furnace LP or gas. Call 309-254-3751 after 6pm Table/Hutch for sale: in good condition. White farm table with 4 chairs. Matching hutch. $1500.00 Please call 309837-2620 251 Antiques Singer treadle sewing machine with ornate cabinet $125.00. Lincoln style desk with glass hutch on top $375.00. Oak secretary with mirror & glass door on side $400.00. All are great condition. Please call 309-833-2894. 253 Furniture
3 cushion sofa 200 Employment and 2 wing back chairs. Great condition-must Bartender $300.00, Wanted! Flexible see. hours. Call for please call 309details 217-248- 833-2894. 4766. Sofa for sale: in Bushnell Truck good condition, Repair Towing & $250.00 OBO. Inc. is seeking a Please call 306diesel mechanic. 836-9036. CDL is a plus but not necessary. Apply in person Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm, or email bushnell_truck@ya hoo.com. Farm help needed. Class A/CDL License needed. Experienced with farm equipment helpful. Please call 309-926-6103. TAX PREPARER. Experienced or will train. Free tuition tax school starts soon. Small fee for books. Join our growing Liberty Tax Service family. 309-833-3330
Bushnell Nelson Building Route 9 West, Saturday September 7, 9am-3pm: Desktop computer with printer, collectible horses, knives, dolls, cherry captain chairs, oak chairs, oak benches, bird houses, tools, toys, jewelry, salt and pepper shakers, dishes, desk, books and records. Macomb 213 Evergreen, Friday September 6, 7am - 7pm: Lots of great misc. items, household, clothing, scrapbooking, stamping, crafts and seasonal decorations Macomb 237 N. Monroe Street, Sat. Sept. 7, 8am-1pm (Rain date - Sat. Sept. 14): Collectables, handmade dollies, old books, vacuum, clothes, seasonal items, tapes, ceramics and old nonworking oscilloscopes Macomb 648 N. Wigwam Hollow Road, Friday, Sept. 6, 4pm-6pm, Saturday, Sept. 7, 8am-12pm: Nice clothes - 18 month & XL adult clothing, stroller, toys, bicycles, desks, TVs, twin bed, king bed, rolling kitchen chairs, Craftsman work bench, DeWalt table saw, "Job Box", roof jacks, nice household items
or under-informed will be a danger today. Do your homework and make sure that you have all the facts before you get involved in a risky venture. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19) -- Put your time and money into your own ideas and abilities. Don't let a last-minute change of plans disrupt your day. Follow through, even if you're the only one to do so. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 19) -- A change in the way you handle your money or health will make a
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Macomb 1209 W. Adams Street, Fri. Sept 6, 4p.m.-7p.m. and Sat. Sept. 7, 9a.m.-?: Lots of baby items, crib/mattress/beddi ng, pack n plays, bouncers, car seat/strollers, toys, clothes girls 0-4T and boys 0-3T, kitchen/household items, heater, camera and more
Macomb: 7226 E. 1100th St. Fri., Sept 6, 7am4pm, Sat., Sept 7, 7am-noon. South on St. Francis blacktop 5 miles to 700th, turn right (West) 1 mile to 100th, turn right (north) 1/4 mile. Unbelievable teen girls clothes size 14 - 0 & shoes. Some new, most like new. Under Armour, Nike, North Face, Gap, American Eagle, Hollister & more. Men & women's clothes/shoes, nick nacks, bicycles, garden trailer, books, childrens left handed golf clubs. Worth the drive.
Macomb 230 Scotch Pine Drive, Fri. Sept. 6Sat. Sept. 7, 8am3pm: Household items, 5'X7' area rug, oak bed, women's plus size clothing, small appliances Macomb: 1407 Stacy LN. Friday., Sept 6, 8am-5pm & Saturday., Sept 7, 8am-noon. Gigantic Tent Sale: Antiques and antique furniture, sofa, 2 chairs, collectibles, name brand women's clothes, T.V.'s, Bedding/linens, household/decor. Must see-too much to list. Macomb: 201 W. Barsi Blvd. Sat., Sept 7, 8am-1pm. Household items, clothes, something for everyone.
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difference in the opportunities that come your way. Lady Luck will favor straightforward action. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Expand your friendships by getting involved in activities or events that attract people who share your interests. A partnership will change your life for the better. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Get physical and test your strength, courage and ability to win. Activity that challenges you will also attract positive interest and
311 Apartments for Rent 1BR Apartment for rent in Macomb. All utilities included, heat, lights, water, A/C, stove & refrigerator. Off street parking, overlooking courtyard. No pets or smoking. Must be a quiet person. (309)333-6198. Extra clean one bedroom apartment. Lease & deposit required. No Pets. Prefer Grad students or working person. 309-833-3999 or 309-255-0179. Extra clean one bedroom apartment. Lease & deposit required. No Pets. Prefer Grad students or working person. 309-833-3999 or 309-255-0179. In Macomb: Studio & 1 BR apartments available, some utilities included, No dogs. Call R & R Rental 309-3332768 or 309-3332767. One and two bedroom Apartments. Rent ranges from $475 $595. Townhouse – 2 bedroom $650. Agent owned. Call Ted 309-221-3023. www.rental4seaso ns.com.
For sale: 3 bedroom 1 3/4 bath home close to college at 209 Jana Road. Remodeled with new roof, vinyl siding, vinyl windows, new kitchen cabinets. 1600 sq ft main house with full basement plus 400 sq ft family room with fireplace. Reduced to $89,900 or BO Possible contract for deed 10,000 313 Homes down 688/month, for Rent Rent $900/month plus deposit. Phone 309-221- 2 BR house in country, Bushnell 5354 school district, W/D Home for sale in hook-up, storage Adair: 3 BR, 2 BA, shed, $425 mo., full basement. plus deposit & Move-in condition, references hardwood floors required. 309-3330722. throughout.
Macomb: 317 N. Johnson. Fri., Sep 6 & Sat., Sep 7, 7am-4pm. Scroll Saw, Jig Saw, router & table, Mortice drill, table belt sander & sanders, floor jack, ramps, misc items. Clothes, T.V. entertainment stay. center, computer Appliances printer, yard Lots of character. 3 bedroom house decorations and Call 309-259-0452. in Macomb for rent, 625 N. White. picnic tables. $525/month plus deposit and lease. Macomb: No pets. Please 321 N. Monroe, call 309-776-3842. Fri., Sep 6, 4pm-7 & Sat., Sep 7, 7am-1pm. 49 cc scooter, mini fridge, furniture, luggage rack. Clothes, books, & misc.
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“It was incredible, I can’t even begin to describe how I felt over there. It was an amazing opportunity, I’m so thankful for everything that happened.” Rower and Bushnell native, Anne Rauschert
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Things to know about worst teams
Shield your eyes. Or, better yet, turn off the TV, tune the radio to another channel, or ignore the web altogether. When the Raiders, Jaguars, Jets, Bills and Browns are playing, it might get ugly this season. Very ugly. From the outset. From Oakland to Jacksonville to Orchard Park to Cleveland to the Jersey Meadowlands, pro football could be a painful experience for fans of those teams. Sure, the Arizona Cardinals in a strong division might have a worse record than some of them, but they won't be a worse team under new coach Bruce Arians. Here are five things to know about the dregs of the NFL in 2013: OAKLAND RAIDERS: Just lose, baby. The Raiders have mastered that twist on the late Al Davis' pet phrase, and even under the new regime led by his son, Mark, they have all the trappings of an also-ran. Oakland will contend this year, but for the first overall draft pick. In salary cap purgatory after lavish contracts the team gave to players no longer around — Richard Seymour, Carson Palmer and others — the Raiders don't look like they will climb out of the Black Hole this season. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS: Probably the least skilled roster in the NFL, although RB Maurice Jones-Drew is a major talent — if he can stay healthy. That certainly would help Blaine Gabbert, who must show he is a franchise quarterback in his third pro season. New coach Gus Bradley, the mastermind of Seattle's strong, aggressive defense, has to find a pass rush and people who can cover in the secondary. The receiving corps took a hit when second-year wideout Justin Blackmon was suspended for the first four games by the NFL. NEW YORK JETS: If you think the Jets were a comedy of the absurd last year during the Tebow fiasco, well, not much has changed even though Tebow is gone. Rex Ryan's tenure as coach won't continue if New York doesn't contend, and there's nothing on offense to convince anybody the Jets can challenge the Patriots. They also have quarterback woes with Mark Sanchez nursing a sore throwing shoulder, second-round draftee Geno Smith looking overmatched in the preseason, and a weak group of receivers for them to throw to. BUFFALO BILLS: Like the Jets, the Bills picked a bad season to not be competitive. Even though the AFC East is in a weakened state and the Patriots might not be a super power right now, Buffalo has no hope of winning the division or ending its drought from the playoffs, now at 13 years. Injuries are a big reason, particularly at quarterback, where the Bills are in even worse shape than the Jets. And that's saying something. CLEVELAND BROWNS: "Upheaval on Lake Erie" could be the title for a history of the Browns — at least the latest version, which entered the NFL as an expansion outfit in 1999, three seasons after Art Modell moved the original franchise to Baltimore. The latest shake-up, under new owner Jimmy Haslam, brings in Rob Chudzinski as coach, Norv Turner as offensive coordinator, and a new wave of guarded optimism.
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Calling all for former area prep stars BY SCOTT HOLLAND sholland@mcdonoughvoice.com
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Anne Rauschert (right) and University of Wisconsin and Team USA teammate Kendall Schmidt make the Wisconsin sign after winning a golf medal at the U23 Rowing World Championships in Austria n July
Rauschert and Team USA triumph in Austria BY SCOTT HOLLAND sholland@mcdonoughvoice.c om
MACOMB — It was an unbelievable experience, capped off with an incredible feat. Bushnell native and University of Wisconsin rower Anne Rauschert found herself in Austria competing in the U23 Rowing World Championships as part of Team USA just a few weeks ago. And even now, with a few weeks to collect herself, the experience still overwhelms her. “It was incredible, I can’t even begin to describe how I felt over there,” she said. “It was an amazing opportunity, I’m so thankful for everything that happened.” Rauschert has plenty of memories of Austria, and even brought home a souvenir, a gold medal in the women’s eight. That gold was the lone gold medal won by Team USA’s women’s rowing and one of two golds won by an American team. “It’s a good feeling cross-
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Anne Rauschert (second to last) and Team USA compete in the U23 Rowing World Championships in Austria in July
ing the finish line, then seeing all the other rowers finish,” Rauschert said. “Racing backward, you see who’s behind, so it’s pretty fun, but really, the best feeling is getting on the podium and hearing the National Anthem with a gold medal on you neck after getting a handshake from some prestigious Austrian man. “You hear the crowd get louder as you get closer, it’s so incredible, I’ve never experienced anything like that.” As fun as the trip was, rowing was the only thing on the mind of Rauschert
and her team. “It was actually just a business trip, I did not get to sightsee, mostly just go to the course, practice and back,” she said. “On race day, we went out and did the job, we were very level-headed.” After winning their first heat race, Rauschert’s team advanced to the finals, while other teams had to row in a consolation race to get the championship. In the finals, Rauschert said early in the race she new it would be Team USA’s day. “We didn’t get off to a great start, but a quarter
into the race, I knew we would win,” she said. “We had to fight off Great Britain, they tried to gain ground, but we were ahead. “I remember the last few strokes, ‘Just get through this,’ our fitness was there, we were in shape and we held Great Britain off by three seconds.” Rowing has been a whirlwind experience for Rauschert, as she’s gone from newbie to world champion in a short time, but now she’s back on campus looking forward to her next challenge. “I want to pick up where I left off, rowing starts the (September) third, when school starts, so we’re having an open house for incoming freshmen, getting them information and teaching them from scratch,” Rauschert said. “It’s good to be back with the girls I’m familiar with even though I really miss the girls from Team USA. “I definitely think I’ve caught the rowing bug and I hope to get in a boat in the summers to come.”
MACOMB — The 2013 prep and Western Illinois athletic season has officially begun. Local athletes hit their field of choice and begin the quest for a championship. It should be an exciting year on the local scene for prep and Western Illinois athletics and we here at The McDonough County Voice look forward to covering it. But what about local prep stars of the past who are continuing their athletic career outside of McDonough County? Don’t they deserve some coverage too? We think they do and that’s why I’m asking for your help. I am currently looking for the names of former McDonough County athletes who are continuing their athletic careers in college for a weekly write-up of what they’re up to and how they’re doing. The rules are simple, the athletes must have attended a school in the current Voice coverage area (Macomb, Rushville-Industry, West Prairie or BushnellPrairie City), must play a university recognized varsity sport and that sport must be in season. I look forward to bringing you the latest on past prep stars, but need your help. If you care to submit the name of an athlete currently playing in college, send an email to sholland@mcdonoughvoice.com In the subject line, name the email ‘College athletes’ and in the email, give me the name of the athlete, the sport they play, what college they are attending, where they went to high school and their year in college. For too long these athletes haven’t been given their due and hopefully we can begin to change that.
Bears aiming for higher mark under Trestman
Rams hungry for more in Year 2 with Fisher
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears weren't afraid to think outside the box when they hired coach Marc Trestman. They stretched boundaries. They hopped the border. They lured him back to the NFL from Canada with the hope that he could connect with quarterback Jay Cutler and inject some life into a stagnant offense while leading the Bears to the playoffs after they missed out for the fifth time in six seasons despite 10 wins. It's no small task, particularly for someone with no head coaching experience in the league. Then again, he had success in the CFL the past five years, leading the Montreal Alouettes to back-to-back championships, and he has a history of success with quarterbacks. A defense that consistently ranked among the best the past
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Robert Griffin III trade helped speed the St. Louis Rams' arc from sad sack to respectability. In coach Jeff Fisher's second season, they'll be counting on more high-profile youngsters they've stockpiled to take the next step. Surplus picks from the deal with Washington for the second overall pick in 2012 gave the Rams confidence to trade up for wide receiver Tavon Austin this year. Austin and fellow first-rounder Alec Ogletree will start for a team that improved to 7-8-1 last year with two rookie starters on
few years will largely remain untouched under new coordinator Mel Tucker. But on the other side, it's a different story. The Bears are running the West Coast offense, and so far, new tight end Martellus Bennett likes what he sees from his coach. "I think the best thing about him is he's feeling it out himself and looking for changes that he can make that makes him a better coach," Bennett said. "He's always trying to do the things he can do to become better." One thing that impresses him is Trestman seeks input. He asks us all the time, 'What would you think about this?' Just like we ask him if we're doing a good job, he asks us if he's doing a good job," Bennett said. Time will be the ultimate indicator.
defense and both specialists as rookies, too. While the Redskins made the playoffs last year, the Rams had more needs to fill and they're getting Washington's first-rounder next year, too. They remain among the NFL's youngest teams, so expect more learning on the job that'll require patience at the top. There are increased expectations, fed in part by the addition of free agents Jared Cook and Jake Long. There's a feeling the Rams belong in a stacked NFC West, too, after going 4-1-1 in the division, but will have to show it over the long haul to
post the franchise's first winning record in a decade. "Now is when you're got to learn grit," general manager Les Snead said. "They're going to know we're coming." If the Rams were playing on the PGA tour, Snead last year they'd have been satisfied making the cut. No more. The Rams have been here before only to fall back, winning seven games in 2010 only to crash the next season, losing their first six, going 2-14 and getting Steve Spagnuolo fired. It shouldn't happen again under Fisher.