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Veterans clinic opens in former Sterling Kmart

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STERLING – The new Sterling VA Outpatient Clinic is opening this week in the long-vacant Kmart building on East Lincolnway.

Highlands Development LLC of Kansas City, Missouri, bought the building at 2901 E. Lincolnway for $1 million about two years ago, with plans to redevelop it and the other empty buildings on the site into a mix of business and retail space.

The Veterans Administration is its first tenant, and the clinic, part of the VA Iowa City Healthcare System, is the anchor for the site.

The VA is moving its outpatient clinic at 406 Ave. C downtown into 17,600 square feet of leased space at this site across from Northland Mall.

That will nearly double its size, so in addition to its current offerings, the new VA outpatient clinic will have a larger, dedicated physical therapy space with a gym, a lab for the radiology department, and more space to provide mental health care.

A home-based primary care unit also is being added, which means some veterans will be getting house calls, although virtually at first.

The clinic also used the opportunity

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TOP LEFT: VA Administration Officer Tammy Heap (right) leads a group that includes U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos on a tour of the physical therapy department at the new Sterling clinic. TOP RIGHT: X-ray technician Julie Winchell talks about the state-of-the-art machine the clinic will be using. The VA used the opportunity for a new clinic to add newer, upgraded equipment. to add newer, upgraded equipment.

All told, the project will cost about $2.5 million.

Mayor Skip Lee was among the dignitaries to get a tour of the clinic after a ribbon-cutting Jan. 6.

“It’s a beautiful new facility,” Lee said, noting the subtle changes to the exterior and maybe a need for bigger

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The clinic expansion was necessitated by injuries, mental and physical, suffered in the recent wars, and by the growing aging population, he said.

Like the smaller clinic before it, the new facility will eliminate the need for some veterans to travel to the Iowa City VA complex for treatment, especially with the new services being offered.

“That trip to Iowa City isn’t always a convenient one,” Lee said. Plus, “it continues to show that our money is where our mouth is when it comes to honoring veterans.”

It also shows the benefits of public-private partnerships, he said, noting the city helped by providing incentives for the site to be developed, including creating a special business district for the area.

“All of us working together have produced this kind of thing,” he said.

“As mayor, I’m hoping that development in the old Kmart might spur interest in the mall across the street. Maybe this will make it more attractive for a buyer to come in and develop it.”

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Born: September 7, 1947 in Freeport, IL Died: January 1, 2022 in Rockford, IL Darold Lynn Wubbena, 74, of Shannon, died Saturday January 1, 2022 at Alden-Park-Strathmor Nursing Home in Rockford, IL. He was born September 7, 1947 in Freeport, IL, the son of Robert and Dorothy (Artman) Wubbena. Darold farmed in the Shannon, IL area. He served his country in The United States National Guard. He was a member of The Shannon American Legion. He enjoyed going to farm sales, playing cards, driving his truck and semi, having coffee with

• VA CLINIC Continued from Page 2 He also had praise for U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos’ role in helping secure funds and make sure the project moved forward.

The East Moline Democrat “has been a phenomenal advocate for taking care of our veterans,” Lee said.

Bustos noted the need for such care, especially in rural areas where it often is difficult to come by because of the challenges in recruiting specialists and mental health care providers.

She was impressed by the remodeling, noting how old the building looked before.

It is nearly five decades old – Kmart opened in July 1973, and Monday’s opening came one day before the eighth anniversary of its closure, on Jan. 11, 2014.

The current clinic, which opened next door to County Market in November 2011, will become the Illinois Department of Employment Security’s new Sterling office.

The Sterling VA Outpatient Clinic phone number remains 815-632-6200.

RODNEY CLAIR DOBSON Rodney Clair Dobson, 79, of Green Island, IA, passed on December 28, 2021.

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friends, and watching high school sports.

Darold is survived by his mother, Dorothy Wubbena of Lena, Il; two daughters, Becky (Ryan) Guentner of Sheboygan Falls, WI and Wendy (Shawn) Bean of Peotone, IL; brother, Wayne (Sandy) Wubbena of Warren, IL; sister, Darlene (Doug) Pauley of Winslow, IL; four grandchildren, Olivia and Jack Guentner and Payton and Kayla Bear; nieces and nephews; and special friend, Gloria Haury of Stockton, IA. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Wubbena. Funeral services will be11:00 A.M. Saturday January 8, 2022 at Forreston Grove Church. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at the church. Burial will be in Forreston Grove Cemetery. A memorial has been established in Darold’s memory. The family asks that masks be worn. Please visit www.burketubbs.com to share a memory of Darold.

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Warm weather calls; limited office hours Jan. 24 to Feb. 5 In the coming weeks, our office will have some limited office hours from Jan. 24 to Feb. 5. The office will be open on Monday mornings, Wednesday mornings and Thursdays.

You always can leave a voicemail and Angie will get back to you.

Sorry, fans, you know this is the time of year I need to get out of Illinois more than ever as warm weather calls me. Last week’s below zero temps were enough to make me start looking at where I could be a snow bird!

••• Last week, I announced our Foundation scholarship opportunities.

Well, the IAA Foundation also have many opportunities available.

Agriculture students and Illinois Farm Bureau members, spouses and children are eligible to apply for 84 college scholarships offered by the IAA Foundation, Illinois Farm Bureau’s charitable arm.

The scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $7,500, will be awarded in a total of $164,500 for the 2022-23 school year.

All applicants must be current high school seniors or students already enrolled at an accredited college or

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Carroll County Farm Bureau members can place up to two 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 3 p.m. Thursday to get your ad in the following week’s paper.

The Farm Bureau office compiles the ads and Shaw Media runs them in the Prairie Advocate as a courtesy in conjunction with the column. Shaw Media is not responsible for the ads and any errors or corrections need to be made to the Farm Bureau office.

university. Scholarships are awarded based on academic performance, leadership experiences, involvement in activities and community service. Previous winners of an IAA Foundation For Sale: Dry hardwood firewood, 563-249-5775. scholarship are eligible to apply again For Sale: Mixed Firewood, 815-225-7824. if the scholarship allows.

For Sale: Big round bales of mixed grass hay, net wrapped, 815-225-7824.

A full listing of available scholarFor Sale: Woods 1010 full hydraulic blade, very good, $3,000, 815-297-5052. ships and eligibility guidelines is availWanted: PTO Electric Generator, 815-590-0889. able on the Foundation website, www.

For Sale: 1st & 2nd Crop hay, no rain, stored inside, 815-244-9223. iaafoundation.org. The application For Sale: Schwartz short loader with 7-foot snow bucket to fit 40-80 hp tractor, $400 opened Jan. 1 and must be completed obo, 815-821-3397. online by Feb. 15.

For Sale: 4 rolls of wooden snow fence, best offer, 815-821-3397.

Our scholarships are open until For Sale: DeWalt ½-inch drill/driver, also impact driver, and battery charger and case.

March 7. Applications are on our webMilwaukee heavy duty 1½-inch rotary hammer, electric drive, 6 bits and case, 815-541site at www.carrollcfb.org.

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••• For Sale: Hay and straw, rounds, large squares, and small squares. Corn stalk bales, We have a trip preview meeting set 815-499-0463. for the September trip to Pennsylvania.

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Teammates helping with the move were Brady Sweitzer, Kellen Henze, Trevor Janssen, Carson Heckman, Gavin Sigel, Shay Schramm, Hudson Groezinger, Kalen Keim, Carsen Heeren, Max McCullough, Tanner Stern, Lowden Preston and Jaxson Sturtevant. Andy Anderson and Allyn

Geets were unable to assist because of other commitments.

The Blue Nuns, originally from Nigeria, are Sister Ozy, Sister Chinweze and Sister Andre.

Karl Henze, Yvonne Nelson and coach Tyler Zumdahl were instrumental in getting the boys on board to help the Blue Nuns.

Norma Rae Peters will celebrate her 91st birthday Jan. 12.

Norma Rae Peters to mark 91 years Norma Rae Peters will celebrate her 91st birthday Jan. 12.

Friends and relatives are invited to help her celebrate by showering her with birthday cards.

Cards may be sent to Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Avenue E., Sterling, IL 61081.

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Members of the Eastland boys basketball team recently helped the Blue Nuns move heavy furniture at the Madonna Renewal Center. Pictured are team members Brady Sweitzer, Kellen Henze, Trevor Janssen, Carson Heckman, Gavin Sigel, Shay Schramm, Hudson Groezinger, Kalen Keim, Carsen Heeren, Max McCullough, Tanner Stern, Lowden Preston and Jaxson Sturtevant and Sister Ozy, Sister Chinweze and Sister Andre.

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LANARK – The Eastland boys basketball team was busy on and off the court during Christmas break.

The team not only hosted its annual holiday tournament, but also helped the Blue Nuns move heavy furniture at the Madonna Renewal Center in Freeport.

The Madonna Center is run by the Blue Nuns, who help unwed mothers

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Inspiring Speakers Toastmasters Club to meet Jan. 18

The Inspiring Speakers Toastmaster Club will meet Tuesday, Jan 18. The usual meeting time is 6:15 p.m., but please contact us first for the exact time.

Toastmasters builds communication and leadership skills in a fun, friendly and supportive environment.

The club meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Freeport Public Library in the second floor boardroom.

There is an online option via Zoom. Guests are welcome.

For information, call Tom Willison at 815-275-7111, email tomwillison3@ gmail.com or visit toastmasters.org.

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Continued from page 4 Last year, they collected more than $36,000 in cash and grain.

We donate the funds to food pantries that serve our county and assist with the Carroll County Backpack program, which feeds about 125 students each week.

If you did not get a call yet to

‘After Five’ to meet Jan. 18

All women are invited to the Stonecroft “After Five” dinner and program at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at Triple Play Banquet & Bowl, 1601 Ninth Ave., Fulton.

The cost of the dinner is $12.

A special feature at the meeting will be the April House Children’s Advocacy Center in Morrison. The inspirational speaker will be Crystal Balas from La Salle. She will speak on “Sparkling Crystal, Sensitive & Strong.” Balas is a creative entrepreneur and small business owner. She now coaches, writes and speaks on health and wellness.

Call for reservations and cancellations by Jan. 16 to Carolene Sterenberg at 309-8874097 or Ruth Huizenga at 309-650-2175. donate grain and would like to, please give me a call at 815-244-3001 and we can put you in touch with a driver. I am crossing my fingers as winter always seems to hit full steam when the Harvest for All is taking place.

Mark your calendar. On Jan. 20 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., we will be having a meet and greet with state Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna. We also may have Esther Joy King. We are awaiting confirmation on her schedule.

Master Gardener program offers hybrid training FREEPORT – The University of Illinois Extension’s Master Gardener Training will take place in Stephenson County starting in February.

Interested people can apply now for training. Applications can be obtained by calling the office at 815-235-4125 or go to the website, go.illinois.edu/jsw.

The training includes videos, a Master Gardener manual, reading materials and quizzes. Participants will complete videos and reading assignments on their own and then meet in person on Tuesday mornings at the University of Illinois Extension-Stephenson County for discussion, review and follow-up.

Training consists of 11 sessions from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, starting Feb. 15 and concluding April 26.

“We are happy to offer a flipped classroom style Master Gardner training,” said Nikki Keltner, program coordinator at University of Illinois Extension. “This will enable participants to complete the information at their own pace, but have the opportunity to meet with an instructor, local staff and other participants for an interactive discussion.”

Coursework covers botany, soils and fertility, plant disease, entomology, integrated pest management, annuals and perennials, tree, shrubs and woody vines, lawns, small and tree fruits, vegetables, U of I resources and more.

Once training is complete, participants join the existing Master Gardener volunteers in service to the community, fulfilling the Master Gardner mission of “Helping others learn to grow.”

As volunteers, Master Gardeners make a difference in the community.

Active Master Gardeners in Stephenson County contribute volunteer hours in many ways, such as answering homeowners’ questions, teaching gardening lessons for children, planning and presenting at educational workshops, creating display gardens and working with local organizations.

Registration is required to attend Master Gardener Training. An orientation interview will be conducted with participants in advance of the class.

Registration for the training is $175.

For information, call Nikki Keltner at 815-235-4125.

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The Morrison girls basketball team opened the Northwest Illinois Girls Basketball Shootout on Saturday in Lanark with a 56-38 victory over Dakota.

The Fillies, who were filling in for Erie-Prophetstown after the Panthers were forced into a COVID-19 pause this past week, led 21-13 at halftime, then pulled away with an 18-6 scoring edge in the third quarter.

Shelby Veltrop poured in 20 points to pace Morrison, and Camryn Veltrop finished with 15. Diana Robbins added eight points, and Bayleigh Brewer scored six. Hannah Bowers had 18 points, and Mary Zettle scored 16 for Dakota.

Aquin 45, Amboy 37: The Clippers were outscored 21-15 in the third quarter and 13-9 in the fourth as the Bulldogs rallied for a win at the Northwest Illinois Shootout in Lanark.

Olivia Dinges finished with 14 points, Maeve Larson added eight, Haidyn Zimmerly scored six, and Elly Jones chipped in five for Amboy, which led 13-11 at halftime. Alyssa Hunziker led Aquin with 14 points, and Meghan Carlyle added 13.

Eastland 52, Byron 47: The Cougars rallied from a 14-5 deficit after the opening quarter to notch a win at their own Northwest Illinois Shootout.

Annika Myre had 20 points, five assists and three rebounds for Eastland (6-9), and Addison Burkholder added 10 points, 10 rebounds, seven steals and five assists. Chloe Sweitzer finished with seven points, five assists and three rebounds, and Delana Erbsen and Quinc Haverland scored six points each.

Haverland also grabbed five rebounds.

Ava Kultgen’s 17 points paced Byron, and Ella Grundstrom added eight.

Boys basketball Eastland 53, Bismarck-Henning-Rossville-Alvin 37: The Cougars pulled away in the second half to win at the St. Joseph-Ogden Shootout.

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and 28-23 at halftime, then outscored BHRA 14-7 in the third period and 11-7 in the fourth.

Carsen Heeren added 10 points, and Jaxson Sturtevant scored six.

Wrestling Dixon sixth, Newman eighth in Princeton: The Dukes had six top-six finishers, and the Comets’ Brady Grennan was the lone local champion at the 58th annual Lyle King Princeton Invitational Tournament.

Grennan won the title at 120 pounds.

Morrison’s Nate Schaefer also advanced to the finals with three pins, but he lost 6-3 in the title bout at 220 pounds.

Morrison had 35 points, led by Schaefer’s runner-up finish. Rock Falls finished with 11 points, with Aaron Meenen finishing fifth at 113 pounds.

Locals win titles in Polo: Four area wrestlers – two from Fulton and two from Erie-Prophetstown – won their weight classes at the Polo Invitational, leading a contingent of 18 locals who finished in the top four.

Fulton’s Ben Fosdick (138 pounds) and Zane Pannell (170) both won titles, with Fosdick winning a 7-4 decision in the finals, and Pannell taking a 19-4 technical fall. Erie-Prophetstown’s championships came from Andrew Bomleny (195) and Elijah Friedrichsen (285);

Bomleny won a 2-1 decision, and Friedrichsen finished off his finale with a pin in 1:53 and earned Most Outstanding Wrestler honors.

Polo was the top local team, taking third with 116 points. Oregon placed sixth (98 points), and Erie-Prophetstown was right behind in seventh (95). Fulton finished 10th (63), and West Carroll was 14th (25). Freeport won the team title with 195 points, and Genoa-Kingston was second (130).

Wyatt Doty (126) and Wyatt Queckboerner (182) were both runners-up for Polo, and Braydon Altherr (152) took third. Lucas Nelson (132), Nicholas Cain (160), Wayde Reimer (170) and Blake Diehl (220) all finished fourth for the Marcos.

Oregon got runner-up finishes from Lane Halverson (132), Seth Stevens (138) and Evan Flaharty (285), while Anthony Bauer (145) took third and Griffin Marlatt (113) finished fourth for the Hawks.

Nick Ballard took third (220) for E-P, and West Carroll’s Noah Rannow (120) also placed third.

Girls basketball West Carroll 60, East Dubuque 30: Kylie Hill had 22 points, nine rebounds and 11 steals and Tori Moshure added 12 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Abbey Skiles finished with seven points and seven rebounds, and Cora Collins chipped in five points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots for the Thunder.

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