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Cash and Cambry Eubanks are very pleased with their new Junior Firefighter helmets and fire prevention bags handed to them by Lanark Fire Department firefighter Jack Hill during Saturday’s Celebrate Lanark! event at Eastland Junior-Senior High School. The LFD focused attention on promoting fire safety and prevention prior to National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10.

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STATE GOVERNMENT

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Targeting ‘unfunded mandates’ Sanguinetti visits Carroll County, asks for public’s input

By TONY CARTON For Prairie Advocate MOUNT CARROLL – Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti rolled into Carroll County on Saturday evening to speak at the Carroll County Republican Women’s open house in the Naaman Diehl Auditorium in Mount Carroll.

Sanguinetti made the rounds in the hall before opening her discussion by introducing herself. She is married and has three children. She was born in Miami to a Cuban refugee mother and a father who emigrated from Ecuador. Sanguinetti studied piano performance at Florida International University before going on to receive her law degree from John Marshall Law School in Chicago, where she is an adjunct professor.

“As an attorney, I solve problems for a living and we have a lot of problems to solve in this state,” Sanguinetti said in an interview after her time at the podium. “My resume was resume, but I don’t think that was what the people were looking for, so we were a breath of fresh air.” with the Rauner administration was the selection of department heads.

“That’s working out great

Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti addresses the Carroll County Republican Women on Saturday evening at Naaman Diehl Auditorium in Mount Carroll. (PA photo/Tracy Siegner) and we’re wrapping that up, but the task force on unfunded mandates is huge could streamline government is a big deal,” she said.

“We have the most units of government than any other state in this country.

That’s problematic and so we’re trying to streamline that and take a look at those unfunded mandates to relieve our cities and counties and our other

layers of government, so they can have more money in their pocket to carry on what they need to do.”

Sanguinetti cited minimum manning requirements as a primary example of big government inserting itself into areas knowledge and experience.

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ments became a mandatory subject of bargaining that could ultimately be decided by an arbitrator.

“As a city council member in Wheaton, a community of 54,000 residents, we knew full well what we needed tions and what our people needed,” she said. “We were, at the local level, in the best position to decide.

We did not want big government to tell us; so we’re trying to detect unfunded mandates by way of testimony; people coming in and speaking on the issues so that we could give our recommendations at the end of the year because that’s when our report is due to the governor.”

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The National Federation of Republican Women elected Illinois Republican leader Michelle BuckwalterSchurman to the NFRW Executive Committee for the 2016-2017 term, during the NFRW’s 38th biennial convention Sept. 13. in Phoenix. Buckwalter-Schurman lives in Mount Carroll with her husband, Tim, and three children. She is the managing partner in the law firm of Nelson, Kilgus, Richey & Buckwalter-Schurman in Morrison. She serves as president of the Illinois Federation of Republican Women. (Courtesy of NFRW)

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EDUCATION

Local grad makes the grade for thinking like a child

By TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate

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PEORIA – Amanda Nobis returned to her childhood for a recent research project as part of her studies at Bradley University in Peoria.

The psychology major from Hanover, a 2013 graduate of River Ridge High School, stepped back in time to study children’s behavior at the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum.

was able to take ownership of a project,” Nobis said. “I evaluated the exhibit, collecting data as to how children were using the different exhibits and how they interacted with others as they used them. I presented the data to the museum, so they could see what was going on with their exhibits.”

Nobis, the daughter of Jim and Debbie Nobis of Hanover, said that the project — and the children — inspired her.

Amanda Nobis, of Hanover, observes children playing with the hands-on exhibits at the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum, part of the psychology major’s first independent research project at Bradley University. (submitted photo) opmental class, I discovered think this is something that I will pursue,” Nobis said.

Her previous experience with children, beside her own childhood, includes her younger sister, Jamie, a senior at River Ridge.

“I babysat while in high

school, but I have always been surrounded by a multitude of cousins. Family and young people have always been a big part of my life and have had a big impact on me.”

Nobis, a junior at Bradley, observed how children engaged the brightly colored, hands-on exhibits at the museum that

opened in June. Her research examined how long young visitors played with displays and how parents’ involvement affected how the children interacted.

“Parents really need to be aware of their role in children’s learning and play,” she said. “Hopefully this information will help the museum share that lesson with parents.”

Nobis plans to build on the project and might use it as the foundation for her Honors Program thesis in coming semesters.

Despite the serious nature of academic research, the museum setting kept the study fun and relaxing for Nobis and her energetic subjects. As she discovered, many of the children reminded her of herself at that age.

“Being around little kids is a blast,” she said. “Unfortunately, as an observer I couldn’t interact much with them, but it’s really cool to watch and listen to them play.”

The Thomas F. O’Grady Experiential Learning Endowment

Fund covered Nobis’ expenses.

The scholarship is one of three research scholarships offered by Bradley’s psychology department each year.

“I’m lucky and grateful I received funding to make my project possible,” she said. “It was an amazing experience that helped me develop my research toolbox.

Because undergraduate research is integral for students who want to go to grad school, this will help me so much when I reach that point.”

After graduating, Nobis is open to the many paths before her.

“Right now, I am preparing as if I’m going to grad school.

But I haven’t fully decided. I am looking at several different career options, including family counseling and grief counseling, especially for mothers who have lost children. I am also exploring the need for children’s developmental experts in orphanages, because many of those kids do not get the stimulation that they need to develop properly.”

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She said in the past folks held back when discussions turned to unfunded mandates and streamlining government.

“There is always some sort of special interest power behind it that would get mad, but right now you would be surprised how many people are willing to have this conversation,” she said. “We’ve actually had a lot of testimony from universities and the procurement process and also the mandate on having to pay for teachers to teach driver’s ed rather

than having to contract for driver’s ed people outside.

“We have a lot of recommendations and if you want to come in and testify for us on unfunded mandates that annoy your city, this is what study of its kind. Nothing like this has ever been done.”

She invited folks to “stay in tune” and participate in the process, so they can spread the word and let their neighbors know what’s going on.

“The fact that the governor and his lieutenant governor are now traveling the state, so we can be responsive, amenable and accessible, is a big deal,” Sanguinetti said. “Heading the Rural

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LANARK

Keeping it all together for more than 150 years Lamoreux family farm operation named 2015 Illinois Farm Family of the Year

By TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate TKocal@prairieadvocate.com

LANARK – Changes in the agriculture industry have allowed for the production of more food with less land and fewer farmers.

But not for the Lamoreux family of rural Lanark.

The Lamoreuxes are the 2015 Illinois Farm Family of the Year, presented by Burrus Hybrids and Illinois AgriNews. Lou and his brother, John, are the fourth generation on the farm.

They raise corn, soybeans, wheat and alfalfa. They also have pasture for their cow and calf herd, and they have a 1,400-head cattle feeding operation.

The family is planning for the farm’s future, too.

Lou and wife Sue’s son, Nathan and his wife, Stephanie, are the parents of Lleyton, 4, and Hawken, 2. Nathan is a partner in the family endeavor. They also have a son, Zack, and daughters Calli Curtis and families.

John and Marilyn’s family includes Dan and wife Stacy, the parents of son Ty, 4, and daughter Josie, born in July. Dan also is a partner in the family farm. Son, Andrew, and daughters, Jennifer Fisher and Darcy Mathis, and their families, make up the rest of John and Marilyn’s family.

“I am under no illusion

Taking a break from harvesting their corn crop are the fourth, fifth and, perhaps, sixth generations of Lamoreuxes, named 2015 Illinois Farm Family of the Year. Pictured on a rural Lanark farm are (from left to right) Ryan Gruhn (“farm hand extraordinaire,” John said), and Nathan, Louis, Dan, 2-year old Ty, and John Lamoreux. (PA photo/Tom Kocal) that this award means that I’m the best farmer in the state,” John said. “There are better farmers right here on Center Road. But we’re honored to receive the award, and I look at it more as a tribute to family farming than anything else. And the women of the family have done more to keep us all together than us men have!”

“John, Louis and their wives believe in giving back to their community, which they have proven in their commitment to church and school, shown

by John’s many mission trips and local improvement projects and Marilyn and

Sue’s many activities at the United Methodist Church of Lanark,” Kris and Penny Lauritzen, also of Lanark, said in nominating the family for the award.

“John and Louis continue their father’s legacy of encouraging their sons to become active in the local Farm Bureau, commodity organizations and their community.

“Dan and Nathan and their spouses ... present a youthful, family face for the

industry on GMO issues, livestock facility placement controversies and herbicide, pesticide and antibiotic use challenges as presented by consumers.”

“We were surprised with the award,” Lou said. “It was nice being recognized at the University of Illinois on Ag Day at the state level, but even better being recognized locally.” in Carroll County in the 1860s, and the farm has

been in the family since.

“There’s a story going back to my grandparents,” John said. “When times were kind of rough, Grandpa was getting discouraged, and he listed the farm for sale. The agent came to him with an offer, at the price Grandpa wanted. But Grandma wouldn’t sign the papers.

So the farm didn’t sell, but they paid the commission and kept the farm.”

As a fourth-generation family farmer, John has seen a lot of changes in agricuture.

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really stands out to me,” he said.

“Technology is the hardest thing for me to keep up with,” Lou said. “For years, the equipment got bigger, but now, we don’t do a lot – the computers do it for us, if you’re smart enough to Lou said he has never planted corn with the new corn planter.

“It’s auto-steer, GPSguided, but the boys, being the younger generation, have taken over, and they need to. At this point, I don’t want to learn that technology!”

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Milledgeville High School Homecoming 2015

Front Row (l-r): Cade Schave, Matthew Biller, Kyle Kendall, Dylan Janssen; Second Row (l-r): Jeremy (Buddy) Bibler, Drake Dublo, Jacques Christensen, Bryce Frederick, Alex Kersten, Dylan Alexander; Third Row (l-r): Evan Skoog, Ezra Walker, Kyle Forbes, Joshua Walker, Nick DeVito; Back Row (l-r): Brexton Flynn, Zachary Hook, Chase Hutchison, Payton Harris, Dakota Geary, Troy Litwiller, Jason Brubaker (PA photo/Craig Lang)

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Representatives of the school and community will parade through Milledgeville.

Following the parade, students and community members are welcomed to gather in the MHS Gym for Activity Night. During Activity Night the Homecoming Court will be announced, Iron Man games will take place, Parent Skit will be performed and the Senior Slide Show will be shown. Following the Activity Night, the bonfire will take place outside.

FRIDAY, October 2nd MHS Pep Assembly and Homecoming Football Game lunch Field

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Homecoming Football Game: 5:30 PM Homecoming Football Game Location: MHS Field

Students will get excited for the Homecoming Football Game during the MHS Pep Assembly where games will be played and many performances will be enjoyed. After the Pep Assembly, Powder Puff Games wll take place on the field. Friday night come support the Milledgeville Missiles team as they take on Polo. The Homecoming Court will be announced between the JV and Varsity games.

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Family active in community FAMILY

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t is time again to sign up for Monsanto Grow Communities. One lucky farmer will win $2,500 to donate to his favorite charity. We would love for the Carroll County Farm Bureau Foundation to be that charity. No purchase is necessary to sign up.

America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, gives farmers in our area the chance to direct a $2,500 donation to an eligible rural

scraps? I was asked if I knew of anyone who would take them. I couldn’t come up with a name off the top of my head, but I did say I would throw it out in my column. If you do, please call Pam at the Savanna Chamber of Commerce at 815-273-2722.

We have some exciting new programs coming up.

We also are changing some of our old programs.

One new program we have coming up for the holidays is a Winter Wonderland their choice. For the past Festival of Trees, sponsored 5 years, participants have by the Women’s Commitcontinued to support ag tee. We are looking for education. businesses, members, and children who are willing to receive a $2,500 donation by come decorate a Christmas visiting GrowCommunities. com or call 877-267-3332 open the auditorium to the to enroll today. Enrollment public for viewing of the runs until Nov. 30 and wintrees for 2 weeks. ners will be announced in We felt this would be January 2016. something fun to get people The purpose of Grow in the door. So get to thinkCommunities is to support ing about what your tree rural America by partnerwould look like that you ing with farmers to support want to decorate and bring. the causes that are most A registration form is availimportant to them. In 2016, more than $3.3 million in carrollcfb.org. We will be donations will be awarded kicking off the 2 weeks on Dec. 5 during Mount Carin 1,326 counties across 40 roll’s Christmas Walk. states.

Holiday nut order forms Does anyone out there and candle order forms are have a use for vegetable mailing this week.

Farm Bureau Carroll County Farm Bureau members can place up to two (2) free classified ads per week, with a limit of 250 characters per ad (not including spaces). Ads are limited to personal or farm items for sale/ wanted to buy, or farm labor or services available or wanted. No ads for the sale or rental of real estate, garage sales, or commercial businesses will be accepted. To place an ad, call the Farm Bureau office at 815- 244-3001 by 4 p.m.

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Education is important to the Lamoreuxes in keeping up with those changes in the agriculture industry.

Their parents, Russell and Marie, met while teaching at Savanna High School. Marie taught English, and Russell was the ag instructor and wrestling coach. “He always teased her that he had to date her to keep his wrestlers eligible!” John said.

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a fun day for us, even with the family rivalry.”

Each member of the Lamoreux family is involved in the Lanark community, being active in Lanark United Methodist Church, with the Carroll County Farm Bureau and local schools.

In support of local athletics, Lou has been the announcer for Lanark/ Eastland/E-PC High

School football at home games for the past 40 years.

Lou also is a member and past chairman of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board and a former director of the Illinois Corn Growers Association. Looking ahead, Lou is concerned that the number of farmers has decreased, making up only 1 percent of the population in America.

“But we’re fortunate. I would hate to think that previous Lamoreuxes built this life, and that no one in the future would be interested in continuing. It’s nice that my great-grandfather started here, and we’re still here.

We hope that generations from now, there will still be Lamoreuxes here. We can’t control that, but we’re doing our best to encourage it,” Lou said.

“It’s an honor. There are a lot of things that are more important than how big you can be, or how much money you make. In the big picture, it doesn’t matter. We hope we are instilling that in our kids.”

We all have to be here doing what needs to be done every day. It’s worked out well,” John said.

THOMSON Lions Community Fellowship potluck begins 26th year THOMSON – The Thomson Lions Club will begin its 26th year of Community Fellowship starting at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 7.

The potluck, open to the public, started in 1989 Community Church. In later years, the event was moved

to Thomson United Methodist Church.

“This year it will again return to the York Community Church due to the remodeling at the Methodist Church,” said Luann Bruckner of the Thomson Lions Club. “Well-known musicians Maurice Rogers, Patti Lawfer and company will provide musical entertainment.”

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SAVANNA CITY COUNCIL

Mayor the deciding ‘yes’ vote on city adminstrator Financial concerns about new position expressed

By MICHAEL MILLER For Prairie Advocate SAVANNA – The Savanna City Council, after a town hall meeting prior to the regular meeting Sept. 22, approved developing an ordinance establishing the posiMayor Tony tion of city McCombie administrator. But not before council heard citizens concerned about the cost of such a position in light of Savanna’s other expenses.

First, Alderman Bill Robinson motioned to reject the ordinance. That vote was defeated 5-4, with Mayor Tony McCombie breaking the tie. Voting to reject the ordinance were Robinson, Jeff Griswold, Gary Scott Law, and Pat Sanchez. Voting “nay” were Christine Lee, Peg Haffey, Lisa Robinson and John Peterson.

A subsequent vote brought predictable results, with Lee, Lisa Robinson, Haffey, Peterson and the mayor voting to pass the ordinance.

McCombie opened the town meeting by reviewing the history of the issue, saying the council had been considering establishing the position for much of this year. Two major concerns were expressed regarding the position: be an issue since no one would be hired unless there was money for it; and that the job would add another level of management.

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Council votes to allow sewer fee increases

By MICHAEL MILLER For Prairie Advocate SAVANNA – Preparing for what Mayor Tony McCombie called a “worst-case scenario” in order to bolster the sewer debt service fund ongoing projects, the Savanna City Council passed an ordinance Sept.

22 allowing for the incremental increase in users’ charge for sewer service, over a period of 3 years.

The possible fee structure breaks down to an additional $10 per month per user by Jan. 1, 2016; another $5 per month by May 1; another $5 per month by May 1, 2017; and an additional $9 per month by May 1, 2018, for a potential total of $29 more per month per user by 2018.

Superintendent of Public Works John Linwere calculated based on what the IEPA loan would be, and “could go a little higher,” dependon a 20-year loan.

Finance and Water/ Sewer/Refuse/Streets and Alleys Chairman Bill Robinson said that they were hoping for a 30-year loan, which may lower the numbers. The hike is in response to an IEPA requirement to show where the funding for loan payoff is coming from.

Bid too high

Nick Wagner of MSA Professional Services told the Savanna City Council that the one bid received from Brandt Construction Company for the city’s anticipated 2016 street repair project came in well over what was estimated by the engineers.

MSA estimated the project cost at $285,230.

But Brandt’s bid to complete the project this fall was $430,582.50, and $420,582.50 for a spring 2016 start.

Other companies either missed the bid or were busy with other projects, Wagner said, adding that the city would likely rebid the project in the winter for construction next year, with possible adjustments to the project to address the cost estimate differential.

Bill Robinson noted that one item, repair of the Fourth Street retaining wall, added $41,900 to the bid, but did not process through committee for approval.

McCombie agreed that this item should not be included on the rebid, but that the bid would still be about $100,000 over estimate. Council rejected the bid from Brandt Construction and will rebid the work in the winter.

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Obituaries Roger Lee Gallentine

THOMSON — Roger Lee Gallentine, 82, of Thomson, formerly of Stockton, passed away Wednesday, Sept.

23, 2015, at home.

He was born Jan. 29, 1933, to Arthur and Gwendolyn (Meek) Gallentine in Walnut.

He graduated from Walnut High School in 1951 and in 1952 joined the Air Force, where he served during the Korean War until being discharged in 1956. He then attended Elgin Watch and Clock College in Elgin. In 1960, he opened and operated Gallentine Jewelry Store in Stockton.

On Sept. 6, 1974, he married Betty (Hess) Heid at the Church by the Side of the Road in Rockton.

In 1988, they took their jewelry business to their home, where he was active in repairing clocks and watches for many years.

He enjoyed music and played the drums in several bands around the area. He and Betty proudly followed dren playing their sports, especially basketball, even into college.

Roger was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Stockton, before moving to Thomson in 2014. He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. and was the quarter master for the charter in Stockton.

He is survived by his wife, Betty; son, Bill (Kim) Heid of Thomson; three brothers-in-law, Melvin (Judy) Hess of Loves Park, LaVerne (Daune) Hess of Thousand Oaks, California, and Kenneth (Pam) Hess of Stockton; sister-in-law, Sharon (Don) Goethe of

Freeport; grandchildren, Tracy (John) LaBreche of Leeds, Alabama, Stephanie (Bud) Benson of Thomson, Sarah (Adam) Tyler of Fulton, Nicholas (Jericho) Heid of Fulton, and Matthew Heid of Thomson; and 15 great-grandchildren: Alexys, Zoe, Asa, Zadyn, Ava and Asher LaBreche; Marika, Maddex and Saige Tyler; William, Genna and Warren Heid; and Ivy, Cosmo and Wyatt Benson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; motherin-law, Gertrude Hess; sister-in-law, Gladys Hess; brothers-in-law, Marvin, Donald and Wayne Hess; and one greatgrandson, Zion LaBreche of Leeds, Alabama.

The funeral service was Sunday, Sept. 27, at Hermann Funeral Home in Stockton, with visitation before the service.

Interment will take place at Ladies Union Cemetery in Stockton. A memorial fund has been established. Visit hermannfuneralhome.com, where remembrances and condolences may be shared with his family.

Alan Kay Hickey

THOMSON — Alan Kay Hickey, 70, of Thomson, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa. Cremation rites will be accorded. Private family graveside services will be at a later date in Lower York Cemetery, Thomson. Friends are

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TOP LEFT: Lake Carroll Association General Manager Mike Schmeider serves a bowl of clam chowder to Abigail Smith of Shannon. BOTTOM LEFT: Floyd Roberts (right), president of the Lanark Area Community Foundation, discusses the role of the organization with visitors to Celebrate Lanark! RIGHT: Doris Geisz of Lanark (right) signs up for a door prize at Taunya’s Touch, owned and operated by Taunya Kuberski.

Taste of Lanark, delicious foods served and prepared by Bella’s Pollizi Pizza, Brothers Restaurant, and Lanark Food Center. There also were artists, live music, door prizes, crafts, a farmers market, and Heartland’s Adopt-a-Pet event. Several service organizations were represented.

Exchange State Bank hosted the popular free Photo Booth, The Special Touch donated the swag bags to carry all the information and items donated by participants, and a balloon-tying clown for the kids was on hand, sponsored by The Friends of the Lanark Library.

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STATE GOVERNMENT

Letters and Commentary As I was reading the Prairie Advocate’s Sept. 23 edition, I was surprised to

By TOM KOCAL Prairie Advocate

son‘s Mayor Everett Pannier seemingly endorsing Tony McCombie for state representative in District 71.

He stated, “She is going to serve this northern Illinois district extremely well.”

The mayor’s job is to help run the business of the community he was elected to, in this case, Morrison. I did not

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LAKE CARROLL – Lanark Mayor John Huggins was the host to 15 mayors and their guests for the September dinner meeting of the Northern Illinois Mayors Association, held Thursday at the Lake Carroll Clubhouse. His guest for the event was state Sen. Tim Bivins, R-Dixon.

“We just discuss what’s going on in our communities,” Huggins said. “And Senator Bivins was impressed with what he heard.” not very uplifting,” Bivins said. “We are usually out of session in May, but we are still going back every week.

But tonight has been a very positive meeting for me, to listen to all that you have going on in the district. I haven’t heard a lot of positive things in a long time.

“Politics is all about being local. Locally, you know what to do. We don’t do things in our normal world like they do “I am encouraged listening to you all tonight. You are doing a fantastic job in your communities, and I thank you for that.”

The senator said they left the session in May with a proposed budget of $36 billion, but with only $32 billion in revenue expected.

“It was that way until we went back several times through the summer. Then in August we came back again, and now the budget proposal was $38 billion in spending. That’s $6 billion more in spending than we have money. Plus, the comptroller reported that Illinois has $8.5 billion in

balancing the budget, blaming Speaker of the House Michael Madigan for “not being interested in sitting down and sorting it out, and is more interested in playing politics, keeping the status quo.”

Bivins said that even if the state put the income tax rate back to 5 percent, it would not increase revenue enough to get Illinois out of the budget hole. He said the courts have stepped in,

ordering the state to pay about 90 percent of the vendors that are owed money for their services.

“But what about the 10 percent that are left out in the cold? I’m hearing a lot from them,” Bivins said.

“The senior centers and other agencies are laying off people, some may be shutting down.”

Bivins said that in his 7 years as a senator, he has investigated and cut fraud, abuse and waste in state programs to the tune of $200 million.

“That’s a drop in the bucket, but that’s one legislator,” he said. “We have one would dig down deep and seriously look at where we are spending taxpayer money, it would add up and make a difference.”

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“If you recall, the income tax increase that just expired in January was sold as a way to pay down those bills.

Some did, but obviously we’re right back where we started from.”

Bivins said Gov. Bruce Rauner was holding his ground when it comes to alleviat-

know his duty as mayor is also to help elect politicians of his own choosing.

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Travels with Bev Tennessee State Museum. Cost is $700 per person, double occupancy.

Pigeon Forge and Smoky Mountain Holiday Show Nov. 29-Dec. 5 Includes four evening shows: Christmas at the Smoky Mountain Opry, Lumberjack Feud, Smith Family, and shows include Patty Waszak, Blackwood Variety, and America’s Hit Parade, “Tis the Season”. Enjoy free time in historic downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Cost is $600 per person, double occupancy.

Orlando Feb. 6-14, 2016 Includes 9 days, 8 nights, 14 meals and lots of warmer weather. You will visit: Ancient Jerusalem, Herod’s Temple, and Moses and the Children of the Wilderness in the Wilderness Tabernacle as well as see re-enactments of Jesus’ life and death at The Holy Land Experience; Downtown Disney with shopping and unique restaurants; Morse Museum at Winter Park with Louis Comfort Tiffany exhibit including the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair chapel interior; Florida’s Natural Grove House and the amazing Bok Tower Gardens; Gainesville’s Florida Museum of Natural History; and Nashville’s

Alaska Cruise Sept. 1-9, 2016 Includes round trip air fare from Chicago to Seattle, 7 night Alaska Cruise, overnight accommodations in Seattle, tour of Seattle, port charges, baggage handling and transfers in Seattle.

Royal Caribbean’s beautiful “Explorer of the Seas” will depart from Seattle and sail to Juneau. This ship is known for its delicious cuisine, exciting entertainment, and outstanding service.

Other ports of call include Skagway with 19th century architecture in a scenic seaside town, Tracy Arm Fjord with its towering granite cliffs and countless waterfalls, and Victoria with blooming gardens and historic British charm.

Price depends on choice of Inside Stateroom, Outside Stateroom, and Balcony Suite.

Information on all trips is available at ccseniorcenter.org or by calling Bev at 815-244-1800, ext. 23 or toll free 866214-1959 for more information.Check trip policies on the website or pick up a copy at the front desk of the Senior Center.

Contributions The CCSSO would like to thank the following who have made contributions to the Senior Center during September: DONATIONS Individuals: Eva Mika Brent Weidman Louise Simpson Betty Hatheway

Ramiro and Maria Ramiro Dorothy Rogers John Janssen Marsha Aiken Denver Traum Rita Wanninger A complete listing of donors is in the annual report. Copies are available at the

Exercise equipment at Senior Center

The Carroll County Senior Center has four pieces of professionalgrade equipment available: Treadmill, rowing machine, E-Force cross trainer and recumbent bicycle. You are welcome to use any of these any time the Senior Center is open, Monday

through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. exercise equipment have been donated to help seniors get some needed movement and cardio work that can improve both their physical and mental states. As anyone can tell you, a few

minutes of walking or riding a bike can go a long way.

We have moved the exercise equipment to the downstairs area for more privacy for those who wish to use it. So bring a few friends and all of you can work out together, and the best part –it’s free!

The Driver’s Seat A thought from Carroll County Transit:

By JO LYN CROFTON- KRUSE Carroll County Transit Transportation Director Change. I always heard different opinions about the effects of change. Change can be good, bad or indifferent.

Do we have to change? I like the way things are. Change can provide a new way of looking at the status quo.

Change No. 1 – My right hand gal and mentor, dispatcher and computer guru, Carol Young, is retiring. She has decided to free up (or eliminate entirely) her work schedule to do those fun things in life that work gets in the way of.

Traveling, visiting kids and grandkids, checking out the horses on western ranches, and painting, are just a few activities she has mentioned.

Please mark your calendars as there will be a retirement open house from 12 noon to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15, at the Carroll County Senior Center in Mount Carroll.

Change No. 2 – CCT wants riders to let us know if they would be interested

04 – Maude Lundy, Lanark – 94 04 – Berry Williams, Mount Carroll – 91 04 – Larue Plog, Milledgeville 05 – Bruce Groharing, Thomson, 101 06 – Helen Weber, Mount Carroll – 91 09 – Georgiana Handel, Savanna – 91 14 – John Kulczewski, Lanark – 93 17 – Lavine Schumacher, Savanna – 91 17 – Charlotte Flickinger, Lanark – 99

Private Pay and Illinois Medicaid Accepted Must be 65+ to qualify.

For more information or a tour contact JoEllen McCaskey at 815-273-2105 www.pinnaclesupportiveliving.com

21 – John Schmitt, Thomson – 97 22 – Marie Teeter, Mount Carroll – 93 22 – Adel Bowden, Savanna – 92 24 – Rose Peterson, Mount Carroll – 94 27 – Mildred Etnyre, Lanark – 95 30 – Norma Meyers, Shannon – 93 Happy Birthday to all of you from all of us here at the Senior Center!

Blood pressure check offered Thursday Julie Hilliger, community relations coordinator from Polo, will be offering blood pressure checks from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday,

Oct. 1, at the Senior Center.

Also, if any seniors would be interested in a Stretch and Move class, a seated exercise class,

call the Senior Center at 815-244-1800, or let Julie know when you come in to get your blood pressure checked.

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months old, I have felt the desire to promote the services of Carroll County Transit.

Beginning in late July I began traveling to various events to share all the wonderful qualities that CCT has. There have been parades, the county fair, and functions where I took a van for “show and tell.”

This next month, I will begin attending village and city council meetings, chamber meetings, Lions Clubs, Rotary, etc. If you or your organization would like me to come speak about Carroll County Transit and the programs available through the Carroll County Senior Organization, please feel free to give me a call

at 815-244-0011. I look forward to visiting your communities to promote our little nugget of gold here in Carroll County.

Change No. 4 — You will start seeing our new slogan, “Give us a call, we’ll give you a ride. We get you where you want to go.”

Please call anytime you need a ride and we will direct your call to our dispatching wizard who will get you scheduled. We have a wonderful transit system here in Carroll County and it’s for everyone to use.

And remember that Carroll County Transit is here to serve your transportation needs. We have a friendly group of drivers that have wonderful door to door service and comfortable, reliable buses that get you where you’re headed. Don’t hesitate to give us a call at 815-2440011 to catch the bus in your neighborhood today!

Nonagenarians and centenarians birthdays for September

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If you have a need for such a trip please give Carroll County Transit a call.

If you have regular doctor or specialist appointments, can schedule them on one of these Tuesday mornings, and need transportation, we would like the opportunity to serve your needs.

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Activities at the Senior Center Recycling Senior Service earns a great deal of money each year through the efforts of those who gather newspapers and aluminum cans in their respective communities, and those who bundle the paper and haul it to the local distribution centers. We need more help with this project. The “gathering” people work just a couple of hours a month in their respective communities. The “bundlers” work at the Senior Center just about any day when they have an hour or two to spare. And the “loaders/haulers” help load and/or haul the papers to the distribution center.

Call 815-244-1800 for more information or see Keith, Allen, Dale, Bob, Lawrence, Ray, Jim, Bud, Wayne, or Norma.

Card Players No cards in October, due to Bev Atherton being on the Grand Canyon trip!

In November, the Senior Center

because this activity is funded by the Illinois Department on Aging.

Reservations are required if you plan on being here for the meal — call 815-244-1800 or 866-214-1959.

Thursday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Invite your friends and come join the fun. Bev Atherton will facilitate the group. Participants decide which games to play. With enough participants, groups may

Seniors Around the County GRO – Great River Outreach The Great River Outreach offers a delicious meal, friendship, and good conversation at two locations. In Savanna, food is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, at the former Chestnut Park School near Poopy’s, south of town on state Route 84. In Mount Carroll, food is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Carroll United Methodist Church.

Any age is welcome. Donations are accepted but not required. Penny

Senior Center Gift Shop The Gift Shop at the Senior Center has very unique gifts handmade by talented volunteers working throughout Carroll County. It is open from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Volunteers that can sew, crochet or knit are always needed.

If you would like to help or know of someone that would like to help us out, please call 815-244-1800.

Pool Players Pool players gather Thursday at 10 a.m. every week. Do you enjoy playing pool, but have no one to play with? Do you need to sharpen your skills? If so the Senior Center has a pool table on the lower level. There are also balls and cue sticks. All we need are players. No reservation is needed.

Bingo third Tuesday of each month. Players play with nickels and dimes, so make sure to bring your extra change, because sometimes there are “big” len McCaskey from Pinnacle Place does the calling, and on the third Tuesday, its Anna Gray from Good Samaritan. Mark your calendar and join us. No charge. Coffee, pop and treats are provided.

such as bridge or cribbage, while others may decide to play multiple games or something different. If you need instruction on playing a chosen game, other participants will gladly teach you. Call 815-244-1800 if you have questions.

Quilters The quilters are here every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. They welcome anyone who wants to join them.

Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children (GORRC) support group will meet Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Senior Center in downtown Mount Carroll. There is no charge.

The lunch, at 12:30 p.m., is free

and food is brought to Mount Carroll. Volunteers are involved in this endeavor. Why eat alone? Consider joining the group often!

Are You Turning 65?

Turning 65 can be very confusing with all the information you receive in the mail about which Medicare D Plan to take or which supplemental to get. If you have questions, stop by and see our SHIP Counselors, Deb Connor and Karen Holm, and we can help you sort through the confusion.

Also remember to stop at the Carroll County Court House to complete your Senior Citizens Assessment All above activities take place at the Senior Center in downtown Mount Carroll, 306 N. Main Street, unless otherwise stated.

The Answer: Your autmn exercise program Aside from New Year’s Resolution time, autumn (actually post Labor Day) is when many people start a structured exercise program.

Here are a few tips to work a program into the season.

Take advantage of the weather. It’s not too hot and not too cold, so this is the best time to start a walking program. Begin with short 15 minutes) and work your way up to longer walks on more hilly terrain. Thirty minutes of walking three great goal and is perfect for improving endurance and overall health.

One-day-a-week hiking the trails at your favorite park is yet a better choice

for walking with the extra challenge of small hills.

Plus, the uneven terrain helps to improve your balance, stability, and coorof fall as you go, and before you know it, you’ll have 45 minutes of exercise under your belt!

Find an exercise class! A group exercise class one day a week will add some variety to your program, and it’s a lot more fun than walking on a treadmill.

But, if you don’t mind treadmills and have one at home, set it in front of the TV for all of the football games. Walk 10 minutes per quarter of each game, and set aside some extra activities for halftime. Maybe do

bend your knees and use your legs when lifting up.

This will help prevent straining your back.

Fall is a perfect time to begin a program and get geared up for the holidays.

If your program falls by the wayside in December, just remember — New Years is right around the corner!

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Yard work can be another excellent exercise routine if done the right way. Raking leaves helps to improve abdominal/core strength. It is also effective in adding strength and endurance to your hips and upper body.

Remember to change directions occasionally while raking so you exercise both sides of your body.

Plus, when lifting heavy objects in the yard, such as bags full of wet leaves,

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CCSSO October Calendar of Events Thursday, Oct. 1 Blood pressure checks – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Quilters – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Pool players – 10 a.m.

Card players – 1 to 3 p.m.

Yoga - 4 p.m Tuesday, Oct. 6 Bingo – 1 p.m Yoga – 4 p.m Thursday, Oct. 8 Quilters – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Pool players – 10 a.m.

Yoga – 4 p.m Friday, Oct. 9 Flu clinic and blood pressure screening – 9 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday, Oct. 10 Lanark and Milledgeville paper pickup – 8 to 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 13 Agency meeting – 8 a.m.

Triad meeting – 9 a.m.

Open enrollment starts Quilters – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Pool players – 10 a.m.

Yoga – 4 p.m Saturday, Oct. 17 Chadwick paper pickup – 8 to 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 20 Regular board meeting – 9:15 a.m.

Bingo – 1 p.m.

Yoga – 4 p.m Thursday, Oct. 22 Quilters – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Pool players – 10 a.m.

Yoga – 4 p.m Saturday, Oct. 24 Shannon paper pick up – 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 27 GORCC – 12:30 p.m.

Yoga – 4 p.m Thursday, Oct. 29 Quilters – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Pool players – 10 a.m.

Yoga – 4 p.m.

Yoga – 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 14 Caregiver program – Karla Belzer – 10 a.m.

– Thursday, Oct. 15

Open Enrollment begins Make an appointment with Deb or Karen for open enrollment, starting Oct. 15 through Dec. 7.

They will assist you with your current drug plan to make sure all of

your medications will be covered next year and at the same cost.

Contact the Senior Center to sign up at 815244-1800, Deb ext. 27, or Karen ext. 22.

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Every Monday

AA in Savanna

ics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. The only requirement for attendance is that there is a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend.

Every Thursday Shannon

Meets at 4:00 p.m. Thursdays at the Wesley Chapel: Bethel United Methodist Church 217 S. Hickory St. Shannon, IL.

Alcoholics Anonymous September 29 meets every Monday at 8 pm, in the lower fellowship Avoid scams You never know who is hall at The First Presbyterian Church, 502 Third St, knocking at your door or calling your phone. The Savanna.

Shannon Police Department Every Tuesday is holding an informational meeting at 9:30 a.m. on TuesLanark Farmers Market From 3 to 6 p.m. in down- day, Sept. 29 at the Shannon town Lanark on Broad St., Fire Department meeting state Route 73. Watch for room, 14 S. Hickory St. Topsigns! Fresh veggies grown ics will include scams, fraud, locally, and more, through solicitors, ways to prevent Oct. 27. Visit Lanark Farm- identity theft, and older adult ers Market on Facebook for services in Carroll County.

Contact Sgt. Randy Craft at more information. the Shannon Police DepartEvery Friday Night ment at 815-864-2776 for more information.

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October 3

Begins at 7 p.m. Located at 125 Main St. in downtown 24th annual CGH Pumpkin Savanna. Please call 815- Dash It’s time once again for 273-7412 for more informaarea kids to put on their tion. running shoes as the 24th Every Saturday annual Great Pumpkin Dash Morrison Farmers’ Cross Country Festival is just around the corner! The Market Located at the Whiteside Pumpkin Dash sponsored by County parking lot, behind CGH Medical Center, the 204 E. Lincolnway (state Sterling Park District, and Route 30), the market is Kunes Country Auto Group held from 8 to 11 a.m. May will take place on Saturday, 23 to September 26, rain or Oct. 3 at Hoover Park in shine. For information call Sterling. On-site registration 815-772-4749, visit morri- begins at 9 a.m. and consonfarmersmarket.com, or tinues throughout the morning. The first race begins like us Facebook. at 11 a.m. Although free to Al-Anon/Alateen all participants, $1 free-will per person donation will be Group accepted. For more informaEvery Monday Mount tion, contact Nicole Bollman Carroll at 815-625-0400 ext. 4422.

Meets at 7:00 p.m. Monday at the Church of God, Hot Spot has Free Clothes “The Hot Spot,” located 816 S. Clay St. Mt. Carroll, in the Yellow Creek Church, IL. 12606 W. Dublin Road, Every Tuesday Pearl City Pearl City, IL has Free Meets at 6:30 p.m. Tues- Clothes the first Saturday of day at St. John’s Lutheran each month from 9:00 a.m.

Church, 229 S. First St. Pearl until 12 Noon. Donations are welcome. Call 815-291-2304 City, IL. Al-Anon helps fami- or 815-291-4664 with queslies and friends of alcohol- tions.

due to the remodeling at the Methodist Church. Bring a dish to share and table service. The fellowship will be held the first Wednesday of October 4 the month during the months RHPC pancake-sausage of November, December, breakfast February, March, April, and From 8 a.m. to 12 noon May. on Sunday, Oct. 4, enjoy our annual all you can eat Starting your small business Have you always had a breakfast, with whole hog sausage, pancakes, eggs and dream to start your own busihashbrowns. Held at Roll- ness but didn’t know where ing Hills Progress Center to start? This free program Plant 1, 201 state Route 64 will help aspiring entreprein Lanark. Call Jennifer Rea- neurs begin the process of gan at RHPC, 815-493-2321, successful business ownerfor more information. ship, including evaluating business ideas, developing a October 5 business plan and exploring Friendship Quilters financing options. The proQuilters and quilt appre- gram is from 11:30 a.m. to ciators welcome at 7 p.m. 1 p.m. Wed., Oct. 7 at Odell on the first Monday of each Public Library community month, at the Church of St. room. Register at morrisonPaul Evangelical 411 West chamber@morrisonil.org or Catlin St., Elizabeth. call 815-772-3757 or 815600-6267.

October 6 Carroll County Fair Board

NW IL Audubon meets

The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will hold its general membership meeting and program, open to public, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at St. John United Church of Christ, 1010 Park Blvd., Freeport. Wolves, Cougar and Black Bears program will be about large predator sightings in Illinois and will be presented by Peggy Doty, who is an educator with the University of Illinois Extension. Visit nwilaudubon.org for more information.

Food pantry

The Helping Hands Food Pantry located at 400 Main Ave in downtown Milledgeville is open from 9-11 a.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month.

The Chadwick-Milledgeville Ministerial Association sponsors the pantry. For more information, call 815225-7682.

October 7

Thomson Community Potluck

The Thomson Lions Club will begin its 26th year of Community Fellowship starting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the York Community Church

The Carroll County Fair Board meets the 1st Wed. every month at the Milledgeville State Bank, 451 N. Main Ave., in the lower level Community Room (ATM side), at 7 p.m. Volunteers, and the public, are welcome to attend.

Hug somebody–with a shawl

Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the first and third Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Lanark United Methodist Church. The LUMC Shawl Ministry invites anyone to come knit with us. We witness to God’s love by knitting, blessing, and giving shawls to those in need of friendship, celebration, healing, and comfort. Knit 3, Purl 3 - come share God’s work with us. Questions? Call the church 815-493-6300 or Jane Smith at 815-225-7329.

October 8 Free community meals

From 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, corner of Lincolnway and Genesee St. in Morrison.

Come for a free hearty, wellbalanced meal and social time. Handicap accessible.

Call 815-772-3510 for information.

October 9 Leroy Van Dyke at Wild Rose Casino

“A night of exploring the Milky Way” from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Doug Firebaugh Observatory, Park Hills Golf Course, 2892 W. Stephenson St. in Freeport. Jim Dole, director of the observatory and astronomy instructor at HCC, will lead an observing session of celestial objects visible in October. Open to all ages. Inclement weather, the event will be held with a modified program in the observatory.

Leroy Van Dyke’s Country Gold Tour is set to perform at 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, in the Oakwood Grand Ballroom at Wild Rose Casino & Resort. Leroy will be accompanied by Janie Fricke and The Gatlin Brothers.

Tickets are on sale now and are available for purchase through the Iowa Store Gift Shop at Wild Rose Casino & Resort in Clinton and by Milledgeville Burgerfest calling 800-457-9975.

The 3rd Annual Burgerfest Survivors Offer Support will be held at noon on SatS.O.S (Survivors Offer urday, Oct. 10, at the Other Support) group meeting for Bar in Milledgeville. Besides those who have lost a family member or a friend held on tasting all the wonderful the second Friday of every sliders the chefs create and month at the Polo Senior sides, there will be a 50/50 Center, 6 p.m. There will be raffle, gift basket raffle and good food and conversation bags tournament following available. For more infor- the cook off. There will also mation please contact Ter- be a raffle drawing to win a rie Wilder at 815-677-3443 whole hog with processing or Mary Landis at 815-946- and a small freezer. Entry fee is $25 ea. for the cook 3136. off and bags tournament. For Lanark Open Mic Night more information contact The 2nd Friday of every The Other Bar at 815-225month, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 5650. All proceeds go to the Open to the public, all musiChadwick Milledgeville Boy cians welcome. Held at the Scout Troop 55.

Cherry Grove Church, 3 miles north of Lanark on the Game Time in Savanna “Game Time” is held on east side of the road. Call Duck Sweitzer for details at the 2nd Saturday of each 815-493-2434. month, same time, same location. Mark Your CalenOctober 10 dar Games are provided, but NW Illinois Chapter Ducks you are welcome to bring one Unlimited banquet with you. No Cost Involved!

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“Th T h anks” to all those who participated in our 2016 Photo Calendar Contest.

The response this year has been great and we are Th excited with the many unique and beautiful photos.

We are currently viewing all the entries and will begin choosing our selections.

To all who submitted their entries, your efffforts are acknowledged and thank you for your participation.

Our appreciation goes out to all of you!

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October NICAA Golden Meals menu LET’S EAT OUT. FOR CARRY OUT CALL SAVANNA 815-273-4875 Entrees 1 – Ham and scalloped potatoes 2 – Chicken salad sandwich 5 – Beef stew 6 – Baked turkey 7 – Salisbury steak 8 – Baked ham 9 – Egg salad 12 – ALL SITES CLOSED for Columbus Day 13 – BBQ chicken 14 – Cheeseburger casserole 15 – Roast beef 16 – Ham salad sandwich 19 – Sloppy Joe’s 20 – BBQ chicken legs 21 – Skillet lasagna 22 – Bratwurst with kraut 23 – Tuna salad sandwich 26 – Chicken pot pie 27 – Sausage gravy over

biscuit 28 – Meatloaf 29 – Ham and scalloped potatoes 30 – Chicken salad sandwich These are just entrees.

For a complete menu, call 815-244-1800 or 866-2141959. MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. NICAA Golden Meals program has expanded to include more HomeDelivery routes in Shannon and rural areas surrounding it. The Home-Delivery program is for anyone 60 or older having a meal delivered Monday through Friday.

Call 815-232-8896. Sign up is quick and easy, and meals can start within a day or two.

CCSSO Board of Directors and Staff Board of Directors Clarence Hasz, Lanark, Chairman Susan Lawler, Lake Carroll, Vice Chairman Russ Gies, Thomson, Treasurer Jane Law, Mount Carroll, Secretary Joyce Schubert, Mount Carroll Mary Stevens, Shannon Donna Green, Chadwick Pam Darrow, Savanna Bev Atherton, Savanna Kathleen Folsom-Johnson, Savanna Jason Johns, Mount Carroll Shirley Fritz, Mount Carroll Sally Koch, Lanark Sunny Folkers-Sarber, Chadwick Clint Elmore, Milledgeville Executive Director Nancy Gable SHAP/SHIP Counselor Deb Connor Karen Holm

Deb Connor Karen Holm Carroll County Senior 306 North Main Street Mount Carroll, IL 61053 815-244-1800 866-214-1959 (toll free) Fax: 815-244-5334 director@ccseniorcenter.org www.ccseniorcenter.org The mission of the Carroll County Senior Services Organization is to facilitate a variety of services and activities to enrich the daily lives of the citizens of Carroll County.

Carroll County Senior Services Organization receives Title III Older Americans Act and state of Illinois general revenue funds through the Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging.

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS

By Craig Lang Prairie Advocate Sports

Varsity volleyball scores

SEPT. 21 Milledgeville 2, Polo 0 (25-22, 25-17) AFC 2, Forreston 1 (25-18, 23-25, 25-16) Dixon 2, Stillman Valley 1 (2523, 19-25, 25-16) SEPT. 22 Riverdale def. Morrison 19-25, 25-18, 25-18: Emma Sitzmore had six kills, 10 digs, eight assists and two aces, but the Fillies lost a Three Rivers match at home.

Allysa Criss and Kassidee Church spiked four kills each for Morrison (6-6, 3-4), with Church ing six assists. Brooke Stralow added four blocks and six assists, and Lauren Vos (11 digs) and Jordan Schmidt (9 digs) paced the back-row defense.

Eastland 2, East Dubuque 0 (25-9, 25-4) Stockton 2, West Carroll 0 (2518, 25-15) Le-Win 2, Pearl City 0 (25-19, 25-13) Sterling 2, Rochelle 0 (25-12, 25-18) Fulton 2, Kewanee 0 (25-10, 25-13) Galena 2, River Ridge 0 (25-19, 25-13) Oregon 2, Byron 1 (25-22, 20-25, 25-21) Rockford Lutheran 2, Dixon 0 (25-15, 25-20) Rock Falls 2, Mendota 0 (25-12, 25-14) Rockridge 2, Sterling Newman 0 (27-25, 25-21) Peru St. Bede 2, Amboy 1 (2426, 25-12, 25-23) Erie 2, Spring Valley Hall 0 (2520, 25-20) SEPT. 23 Milledgeville def. Forreston 16-25, 25-18, 25-17: The Missiles went on the road and picked up a NUIC East win against the Cardinals.

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SEPT. 30 West Carroll at River Ridge OCT. 1 Eastland at Scales Mound Pearl City at East Dubuque Morrison at Sterling Newman Forreston at Dakota Polo at Orangeville Le-Win at Warren Kaneland at Sterling Freeport at Machesney Park Harlem OCT. 3 Eastland at Moline tourney West Carroll, Orion, Annawan, Mercer County, Riverdale at Orion tourney Morrison, Sterling Newman, Sterling at Sterling tourney

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS Continued . . . while Erie’s Sera Bebon

Varsity volleyball schedule (cont.)

Cardinals’ Madison Newton

OCT. 5 Galena at West Carroll OCT. 6 River Ridge at Eastland Dakota at Milledgeville Warren at Pearl City Bureau Valley at Morrison South Beloit at Forreston Durand at Polo Princeton at Sterling Newman Scales Mound at Le-Win Sterling at DeKalb Rockford Guilford at Freeport

Varsity football schedule

OCT. 2 Dakota vs. EPC in Lanark East Dubuque at Forreston Galena at Pecatonica Le-Win at South Beloit Durand at West Carroll Orangeville at AFC River Ridge at Freeport Aquin Polo at Milledgeville

Milledgeville’s Jade Graff hits the ball between a pair of Lady Cardinal defenders during Wednesday night’s action at Forreston. The Lady Missiles took the match in three sets, 16-25, 25-18, and 25-17. (PA photo/Craig Lang) Stockton at Warren Orion at Amboy Fulton at Morrison Bureau Valley at Sherrard Riverdale at Rockridge Spring Valley Hall at Kewanee Princeton at Sterling Newman Geneseo at Yorkville LaSalle-Peru at Rochelle Sterling at Ottawa Oregon at Byron Dixon at Winnebago Rockford Lutheran at Mendota Rock Falls at Stillman Valley Machesney Park Harlem at Belvidere Belvidere North at Rockford Guilford Rockford Boylan at Freeport Rockford Auburn at Rockton Hononegah Rockford East at Rockford Jefferson OCT. 3 Erie/Prophetstown at Peru St. Bede

Boys golf results

SEPT. 19 Wayne Brinkmeier Invitational at Byron Hills, Byron 1. Macomb, 312; 2. Riverdale, 314; 3. Orion, 322; 4. Rock Island Alleman, 323; 5. Morrison, 329; 6.

Stockton, 342; 7. Rockridge, 348; 8. West Carroll, 351; 9. Fulton, 354; 10. Prophetstown, 357; 11. Eastland/ Milledgeville, 375; 12. Erie, 376; 13. Amboy, 404; 14.

Galva, 411; 15. Sherrard, 425 Senior Medalist: Noah Hogue (Morrison), 74

SEPT. 21 West Carroll 176, Eastland 196: Cameron Ehlers earned medalist honors with a 5-over-par 41 as the Thunder defeated the Cougars at Sandburr Run in Thomson.

Sean Kecker shot a 42 for West Carroll, and Anthony Mendoza added a 43. Shay Goellner (46) and Collin Eubanks (47) led Eastland.

Morrison 166, Kewanee 173, Bureau Valley 202: Noah Hogue carded a 3-over-par 38 to lead the Mustangs past the Boilermakers and Storm at Ben Tegeler and Bryce Smith added 41s for Morrison. The medalist was Kewanee’s Ryan Hansen with a 36. at Fulton CC, Fulton Fulton, 160; Erie, 178; Sherrard, 206 Medalist: Breet Terrock (Fulton), 36 SEPT. 22 Thunder, Cougars play in Lanark quad: River Ridge won a quadrangular with West Carroll, Eastland and Dakota at Lake Carroll Golf Course. River Ridge Thunder (181) took second, the Cougars (189) were third, and Dakota (210) was fourth. Curt Strauss led Eastland with a 45, while Austin Poffenberger shot a 47. West Carroll was led by Cameron Ehlers, who shared medalist honors with River Ridge’s Tim Steight as both shot 41s. Anthony Mendoza and Sean Keckler added 44s for the Thunder.

at Spring Creek, Spring Valley Morrison, 167; Spring Valley Hall, 188; Sherrard, 215 Medalist: Ben Tegeler (Morrison), 39 at Emerald Hill, Sterling Sterling, 167; Rochelle, 206 Medalist: Ryan Blackburn (Sterling), 39 at Sunset, Mt. Morris Polo, 176; Forreston, 184 Medalist: Bryan Edler (Forreston), 38 SEPT. 23 East Dubuque 163, Eastland 180: Kaden Henze led the Cougars with a 43 in a loss to the Warriors at Lacoma Red Golf Course.

The medalist was East Dubuque’s Trevor Larkin with a 4-over-par 39. at Fyre Lake, Sherrard Sherrard, 189; Bureau Valley, 193; Sterling Newman, 206 Medalists: Jacob Rude (SN) and Ethan Earl (S), 44 at Lake Erie, Erie Rock Falls, 156; Erie, 189 Medalists: Cooper Kilberg and Nolan Moeller (RF), 38 SEPT. 24 at Park Hills West, Freeport Freeport, 183; Sterling, 183 5th score tiebreaker: Freeport, 48 Medalist: Ian McClain (F), 43 at Emerald Hill, Sterling Princeton, 180; Erie, 186; Sterling Newman, 198 Medalist: Jacob Rude (SN), 41 SEPT. 26 Mustangs second at home, West Carroll third:

Anthony Mendoza and Matt Haring at 75.

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Girls golf results

SEPT. 22 at Coach’s, Lena Eastland/Milledgeville, 207; Pearl City, 235; Le-Win, 246 Medalist: Karissa Freidag (E/M), 46 at Emerald Hill, Sterling Princeton, 227; Freeport, 236; Sterling, 246 Medalist: Max Nesemeier (Freeport), 46 SEPT. 23 Morrison golfer Workman second at Three Rivers meet Morrison’s Jaeden Workto take second place at the Three Rivers Conference girls golf tournament Sept.

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Fulton’s Mackenna Munson was fourth with an 87,

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Football scores

SEPT. 19 Morris 38, Sterling 21 Ottawa 35, Rochelle 6 Princeton 14, Spring Valley Hall 7 SEPT. 25 Galena 49, EPC 16 Milledgeville 35, River Ridge 0 Forreston 28, West Carroll 22 Le-Win 14, Dakota 13 Stockton 59, Pecatonica 24 East Dubuque 34, South Beloit 15 Freeport Aquin 55, Orangeville 6 Polo 50, Warren 6 AFC 28, Durand 13 Morrison 22, Riverdale 7 Bureau Valley 54, Amboy 30 Princeton 24, Fulton 20 Orion 7, Rockridge 0 Sterling 49, LaSalle-Peru 22 Geneseo 26, Rochelle 0 Sycamore 35, Ottawa 0 Winnebago 43, Rock Falls 16 Byron 41, Stillman Valley 40 Rockford Lutheran 60, Oregon 0 Dixon 35, Mendota 14 Spring Valley Hall 72, Sherrard 39 Peru St. Bede 33, Kewanee 24 Freeport 39, Rockford East 20 SEPT. 26 Sterling Newman 26, Erie/ Prophetstown 20

the top 10 received allconference recognition.

Sherrard won the team title with a 375, eight strokes better than Rockridge. Erie was third at 415, while Prophetstown was seventh among seven teams at 481.

Rachael Driscoll led the Prophets with a 103.

Eastland 198, East Dubuque 218: Karissa Freidag’s 3-over-par 38 led the Cougars past the Warriors at Lacoma Red Golf Course in East Dubuque.

Sept. 24 Pearl City 215, West Carroll 234: Hayley Guilinger shot a 47 to earn medalist honors for the Thunder in an NUIC match at Sand Burr in Thomson.

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CHADWICK-MILLEDGEVILLE SCHOOLS

Cougars with Character Eastland Elementary School in Shannon has chosen its Cougars with Character for September.

“Our Cougars with Character were chosen based on how well they demonstrated having positive character in general, even when they thought no one was watching!” said Jessica Peugh, school counseling intern.

September Cougars with Character are (front row, from left) Kamden Starr, Hayden Joens, Nataleigh Todd, Kailyn Schubert, and Tatum Grimm; (middle, from left) Jenica Stoner, Kennidee Bryant, Ella Dampman, Madison Schubert, and Allison Kessler; and (back, from left) Hudson Groezinger, Trace Witmer, Daniel Kloepping, and Carsen Heeren. (Courtesy of Jessica Peugh)

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Friends of the Carroll County Fair host 2nd annual 5K Run/Walk their patrons’ expectations.

“We will be working this MILLEDGEVILLE – The Carroll County Fair Board is hosting its 2nd annual Friends of the Fair 5K run/ walk Saturday at the fairgrounds in Milledgeville.

The course will wind its way through the grounds, over all types of terrain – grass, gravel, blacktop and dirt.

Julie Ebersole, a Carroll County Fair Board member and walk/run coordinator, said the 2015 fair was a huge success, thanks to the support of its loyal fairgoers and local businesses.

However, the board realizes improvements need to be made to their carnival rides, as this year’s did not meet

improved carnival. But with the state cutting all funding to county fairs, it won’t be easy,” Ebersole said.

In an August interview, Liz Hutchison, president of the Carroll County Fair Board, said the board started the 2015 fair year debt-free, “but state funding was cut – over $30,000.”

“All proceeds will be used for much needed repairs to our aging buildings and to also help offset the increasing costs of entertainment,” Ebersole said.

Although 5Ks are nothing new, the 5K at the fairgrounds is sure to offer

something new for most of the participants: a chance to see the fairgrounds empty.

“Most people visit the grounds during fair week in August, but don’t get the opportunity to see how even more beautiful the grounds are outside of fair week,” Ebersole said.

Prizes will be awarded to place participants in each division.

If you are unable to participate but would still like to donate, there will be a donation bucket in the commercial building during the run, or you can send donations to: Carroll County Fair, P.O. Box 548, Milledgeville, IL 61051.

MILLEDGEVILLE – Third-grade students at Milledgeville Elementary School saw a special morning program Sept. 16 called “There’s a Farmer at My Football Game.” The event was coordinated by Ag in the Classroom.

Melinda Charbonneau. ag literacy coordinator for Ogle and Carroll County University of Illinois Extension, said the event was intended to broaden students’ perspectives about the impact agriculture has on their daily lives.

“Students learned about agriculture and where their food comes from,” Charbonneau said.

The program featured hands-on presentations by a number of agricultural experts: Arlene Bickelhaupt of Mount Carroll, Chris Fink and Jon Lower, both Lanark farmers. Topics included wheat, corn, soybeans, dairy, beef, and pigs.

“Students talked about the features a cow has while their classmate, Micah Toms, was dressed up as one. They also shook up cream in a jar, turning it into butter, harvested wheat kernels, examined crops, discovered ‘where’s the beef?’ and got up close with a piglet” said Charbonneau.

She said the program got students thinkat their football game.

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Students learn that thousands of farm products are in the world around them — on their plate, in the clothes they wear, in the medicine that makes them well, and in earth-friendly fuels and plastics.

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McCombie said the looming retirement of some veteran city staffers and the possible vacating of council positions by veteran Aldermen Bill Robinson and Haffey, as well as McCombie’s decision to not run again for mayor, are reasons to consider the advantages of a city administrator.

Resident Sara Sorensen asked if Savanna would be locked into the position once someone is hired, or if there were a way to opt out if it wasn’t working out.

The mayor said that typically contracts would be written for 1 or 2 years, so “there would always be an out.”

Resident Sharon Eckstein asked how much Savanna stands to lose in light of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s budget cuts and how the city is preparing for this loss. The mayor said that this loss was already anticipated in this year’s budget, with the worst-case scenario being $130,000, and the council that amount.

“I think a city administrator can do things that I am not able to do, ... for

example, collective bargaining that comes up every 3 years, and help with annual insurance review,” McCombie said.

She said department heads manage such issues, but they are overloaded with other responsibilities, noting that Comptroller Sheryl Sipe also is the city’s human resources person, health representative, and pension representative. Public Works Superintendent John Lindeman is the zoning and building inspector.

Chris Long, retired

development, so that we would have to hire another

“My feeling is that if you’re going to come up with eighty to ninety thousand dollars, let’s put a couple of people back to work.”

“The administrator is the route that we could go so that we can build our tax base, build more economic

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SHANNON: 1-2 bedroom apartments available to rent starting January 1, 2015. Apartment building has off street parking and an on-site coin operated laundry. Water and garbage pickup provided by Landlord, tenant responsible for all other utilities. 1 bedroom-$425/month, 2 bedroom-$475/month. 1 month rent/ deposit. NO SMOKING, NO PETS, NO EXCEPTIONS. Credit references required. Please call 1-815-5418627, leave a message.

MT. CARROLL: Beautiful 1-1 1/2 bedroom apartments. Totally remodeled. New appliances, new window treatments, new flooring, freshly painted. Includes washer and dryer. Includes heat and water. Close to downtown Mt. Carroll. No pets, no smoking. Available October 1st. $450/month. 815-275-2652 or 815244-1500.

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would have to have a fullMcCombie said. “... I’m hoping that more people are going to build here, that our up, that we have a higher tax base to do those things.

If the administrator’s not doing those things, then we don’t have the administrator anymore.”

Bill Robinson said that on the Carroll County Board, the people elected don’t

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even sit in on contract negotiations anymore because the administrator does it cials’ responsibilities to the voters, as they were reduced to be a “rubber stamp” for many issues.

McCombie said she felt taking committees out of the loop would be a huge mistake.

“Then why do we need an administrator?” Robinson asked. “The committees are doing it now. We do the budget. It’s a lot of hours. ...

The job’s getting done.”

MORRISON: 1 bedroom apartment, 815-499-2853.

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CHADWICK: 2 bedroom apartment, 2nd floor, $250/month. 815-5648427.

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MT. CARROLL: 4 BR ranch style home with 2 levels completed.

Located on the edge of Mt. Carroll & across from the junior high. MLS 20152811. Call Katie at Jim Sullivan Realty. 815-821-1322

Plant project progressing BID

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Lindeman said the ongoing wastewater treatment plant project and associated projects were progressing, with costs, as well as on Fischer Excavating’s work on the in system portion of the project.

Halloween schedule

With Halloween just around the corner, the council passed an ordinance allowing the Halloween Parade to take place at 5 p.m. Oct. 31, with parade formation at 4:30. The parade route begins at Main and Division streets, going south on Main Street to the city’s south parking lot on Chicago Avenue. Trick-or-treat follows between 6 and 8 p.m.

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LANARK - $99,900 3 BR, 2 Bath, 1 Car Garage

MT. CARROLL - $129,900 3 BR, 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage, 7.7 Acres

LANARK - $133,731 4 BR, 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage

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LANARK - $219,500 Multi-Family Rental Units

Public notices PRAIRIE ADVOCATE NOTICE The Village of Milledgeville is seeking sealed bids for the two street lights that were removed from Main Ave. The bids are to be sent to the Village Hall at 344 N. Main Ave., PO Box 639 or placed in the night deposit box marked as sealed bids. Bids will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. On October 19, 2015 and will be opened at the Village Board meeting that night at 7:30 p.m.

The Village reserves the right to refuse any or all bids.

Any questions, please call 815-2257231.

Sept. 30, 2015 SNOW REMOVAL BIDS The Chadwick-Milledgeville C.U.S.D. #399 is advertising for bids to be submitted for snow removal and/ or treatment of parking lots during icy conditions for the school year 2015-2016 for the Chadwick and/ or Milledgeville School grounds. All bids are to be submitted by 12 Noon on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 and all bids will be opened at 1:00 p.m.

The Board reserves the right to reject any and all or parts of bids.

Specifications are available at the Chadwick-Milledgeville C.U.S.D. #399 District Office, 15 School Street, Chadwick, Illinois, 61014. Phone 815-6845191 Pamela Eubanks Board Secretary Sept. 30, 2015

NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Jo-Carroll Depot Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA) invites licensed roofing contractors to submit proposals for a re-roofing project at 18935 B Street (Building 246) and 18901 B Street (Building 247) and an associated walkway within the Savanna Depot Park, Savanna, IL. The (LRA) will receive sealed proposals until 12:00 p.m. October 21, 2015 at the LRA Office, 18933 A Street, Savanna Depot Park, Savanna, IL, 61074, at which time they will be publicly opened and read.

Bid specifications may be obtained by contacting the LRA Office: 18933 A Street, Savanna, IL 61074, 815-2734371.

The LRA reserves the right to withhold bid documents to unqualified bidders and to reject bids or waive technicalities in the bidding. The LRA reserves the right to select the contractor based on its determination of the most advantageous proposal and its decision will be final.

The successful bidder shall be licensed and bonded in accordance with Illinois State Statutes.

Questions regarding the project or specifications can be directed to Mara Roche at 815-273-4371 Sept. 30 & Oct. 7, 2015

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FOR NEW SAVANNA RESTAURANT, cooks, wait staff, dishwashers, bus people. Apply in person at Brother’s Inn Family Restaurant, 103 IL Rte. 64, Lanark, IL PART-TIME COOK AND P/T BARTENDER. Apply within, JJ’s Comeback Inn, Milledgeville, 815225-7714 WILLOWGLEN ACADEMY, IL is accepting applications for: RN, Full-time with On-Call Duty, 2nd shift, Must have an Illinois License, 2 Years nursing experience, Experience w/ Special needs and Supervision a plus, Professional Growth and Advancement Opportunities.

Direct Service Providers, Full and Part Time positions, 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts, H.S. Diploma or GED, Valid Driver’s License, 18 years old. CLINICIAN, Master’s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred, QIDP preferred, 1 yr. experience with persons with Developmental Disabilities. Willowglen Academy serves children and adults with developmental disabilities and mental illness.

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DIFFENDERFER: A big thank you to my family, friends, and relatives for helping me celebrate my 100th birthday.

Paul Diffenderfer DITTMAR: “Thanks” is so inadequate when it comes to the gratitude I have for family and friends who have helped me in so many ways. The rides, the delicious meals, the chores, but especially their visits.

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• 4K K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) • TruMotion 120Hz • webOS 2.0 • ENERGY STAR® Qualified

500

Rebates Valid 8/26 - 10/20.

999

$

up to on Select GE cooking products*

Laundry Pair Rebates!

Master Card Pre-Paid Card By Mail with Select Appliance Packages.

Rebates Valid 10/7 - 10/18.

UNBELIEVEABLE DEAL!!!

55UF6800

September 16 – October 13

UP $ TO

300

Samsung Kitchen Appliance Package Rebates with Select Samsung Appliances.

28 cu. ft.

Capacity 3-Door French Door Food ShowCase Refrigerator

65 Inch I h Class Cl 4K UHD Smart Curved OLED TV w/ webOSTM2.0 & 3D

Rebates Valid 10/7 - 10/18.

PRODUCTS INCLUDED: SLIDE-IN RANGES | FREE-STANDING RANGES | WALL OVENS | COOKTOPS | MICROWAVES | VENTILATION

BeautySleep Firm

$

299

BeautySleep Andrea Plush

$

Twin Set................$299 Full Set.................$379 King Set................$699

Twin Set...........$249 Full Set...........$279

$

499

BeautySleep Erica Sleep Pillow Top $

Queen Set

Twin Set................ 399 Full Set.................$449 King Set................$799

35

FREE Delivery FREE Set Up FREE Removal OF OLD D BEDDING

*With Any Qualifying Tempur-Pedic Ashley-Sleep, or Beautyrest mattress set purchase $699 or more.

Buy a queen for the price of a full. Includes select mattress purchases with RENEWTM Powerbase. At participating retailers. See store for details.

SUPERIOR SLEEP

©2015 Simmons Bedding Company. All Rights Reserved.

699

Twin Set................$549 Full Set.................$649 King Set................$999

WeatherStone Luxury Firm $

EXPERIENCE

KING FOR A QUEEN EVENT SAVE UP TO $1000

899 Queen Set

We combine legendary Beautyrest ® Pocketed Coil® Technology, AirCool® Gel Memory Foam and SurfaceCool Plus™ Fiber to help you experience conforming support comfort, and temperature management.

RECHARGE

WORLD CLASS

PLUS

Twin Set................$699 Full Set.................$849 King Set..............$1,199

®

®

18 MONTHS

UP TO

NO INTEREST!*

100

$

REBATE

On Select BeautyRest World Class and, Recharge Hybrid Mattress Sets

on Select Sets

©

7 Inch Memory Foam

Queen Set

$

ONLY

588

www.ShopKnies.com WE ACCEPT

(Interconnected with our Ashley Furniture HomeStore)

pany. All Rights Reserved.

Today’s bedroom is more than just a place to sleep; it’s a destination for both relaxation and catching up on work. And whether you’re asleep or awake, you can Renew your mattress experience with the rejuvenating benefits of improved support, pressure relierf, and breathing. ©2015 Simmons Bedding Company. All rights reserved.

STERLING

3614 E. Lincolnway

815-626-5631

MON.-THURS. 9-6, FRI. 9-8, SAT. 9-5, SUN. 11-4

LYNN BL VD.

60

MONTHS

HYBRID

Queen Set

$

UP TO NO INTEREST!* Sleep On The $ /mo Best For Only

399 Queen Set

Queen Set

BeautySleep Caitlyn Firm

48

Months No Interest!

On All 65” LG 4k & OLED HDTVs

• 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) • webOS 2.0 • Wide Viewing Angle 65EG9600

• Dual-Door – Innovative Two-Door Design Gives You Easy Access to On- The-Go Items • Dual Ice Maker For Added Convenience

RENEW

YOUR SLEEP EXPERIENCE

POLO 708 S. Division St. • 815-946-2714 McCORMICK'S IL. T. R 2 / E. LINCOLNW AY ALDI'S

MENARDS

MON.-FRI. 8:30-5:00, SAT. 8:30-3:00

~ Furniture & Mattresses In Sterling Only~

*Previous purchases excluded. Cannot be combined with any other offer, promotion or discount. Discount offer excludes Tempur-Pedic® mattresses, extreme value, floor models, closeout or clearance items, sales tax, furniture protection plans, warranty, delivery or service charge. SEE STORE FOR DETAILS. Selection may vary by store. Furniture and mattresses are available in our Sterling Store only. MERCHANDISE AVAILIBILITY: At the time of publication, merchandise in this insert was scheduled to be in stock with Ashley and other vendors. Sometimes there is exceptional demand for certain items and they may not be available immediately. Although every precaution is taken, errors in price and/or specification may occur in print. We reserve the right to correct any such errors. Pictures may not represent item exactly as shown. Prices and financing offers are available for a limited time. Approved credit and qualifying purchase are required for all financing offers. Credit offers vary by vendor and product category. Certain restrictions apply. See Knies for details. Offer good through 10/12/15.