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Friday was deadline day for representatives to have their bills approved in committee.  As a freshman representative, Representative Fritts did quite well in getting 4 of his bills approved.   They will now head to the full House for floor debate.

Brad has been active in his off time visiting with various organizations and constituents through out the district.

Alicia shared information about her position at The YWCA, and the services she is involved with. Some of the other things we covered included The Women of Achievement Luncheon coming up, and then a few other services The YWCA offers to the community.

James reviewed department activity over the past few months. We discussed what to do if you or your pets have an encounter with wild animals and how to be safe. 

The department also deals with pets that for some reason need to find a new home due to certain circumstances, which results in many up for adoption and looking for a new family.

Sheriff Booker joined us this morning with a crime update in the county. We also talked about neighbors watching out for each other and reporting when things or individuals seem out of place.

Also a reminder with St. Patrick's Day just a week away, it's ok. to celebrate with common sense, "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over". Extra patrols will be out during the week to ensure all drivers are safe.

Sparks chats with Rok Locksley of the Macomb Parks District about projects he's been working on including the Board Game Workshop, which will premiering the finished works on May 7th, 2023, at the Western Illinois Museum, as well as upcoming events in the Macomb Parks District including "Foos for Family" on April 2nd and Movies in the Park.

For more information on the Board Game Workshop celebration, Foos for Family, or to stay updated on Macomb Parks District events, visit the Macomb Parks District Facebook page.

The Kewanee Public Library has a series of terrific upcoming events. Sara Billiet from the Kewanee Public Library joined Wake Up TriCounties to talk about upcoming events at the library. These events include on March 14th, Mrs. Lincoln in Love hosted by Laura Keyes as Mary Todd Lincoln beginning at 1:30 PM. Then, on March 24th, the Kewanee Public Library will play host to local, Kewanee Author Laurie Kinzer, author of Dear Henry Love Edith. Hosted by the Friends of the Kewanee Public Libary, the meet and greet with Laura Kinzer gets underway at 2 P.M. Full details on upcoming Kewanee Public Library events with Sara Billiet on WKEI.

Bethany joined us by phone this morning and gave a review of their annual meeting.

We also discussed The Monthly Member Meet up not too far away, as well as Spring community garage sales coming up in better weather.

It's Groundwater Awareness Week and the Henry and Stark County Health Department wants everyone to be aware of the importance of clean groundwater. Contact the Health Department if you need help with regular testing of Groundwater. Be sure, if you have a well on your property for groundwater get it tested regularly and make sure nothing is being disposed of in or near the well. Details regarding Groundwater Safety Awareness Week can be found on the Henry and Stark County Health Department website. The Henry and Stark County Health Department 12 Communities in 12 Months events continue this month with a visit to Toulon. The Heath Department will hold an event at the State Bank of Toulon on March 31st, 2023. RaeAnn Tucker from the Henry and Stark County Health Department announced the date and location for the event on Wake Up TriCounties on Thursday, March 9th, 2023.

Mayor Inman returns to chat about goings-on in Macomb including an exciting proclamation made at the City Council Meeting on 3/6, the pleasant results for the 2022 City Budget Audit, and developments on the Macomb square!

Joe Frueh and John Shinkle are members of the Nodaway County Cattleman's Association.  These two guys work to facilitate the acquisition of local beef to local schools for their school breakfast and lunch programs. The current amount of beef per student per month is only 8oz.  Joe and John are working to increase that to 16oz on average per month per student through donation from local cattlemen in return for tax credit.