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CHRISTMAS PARADE

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Santa and Mrs. Claus wave to spectators while riding down Main Street in Savanna on a classic tractor covered in lights Sunday evening. Savanna’s traveling Christmas parade spread Christmas cheer throughout neighborhoods in Savanna and Mt. Carroll. About 35 vehicles participated in the parade with a variety of mobile light displays and homemade parade floats.

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PRISON DEATH

Fourth inmate has died at Thomson prison Man was found unresponsive in cell

BY ERIC INGLES eingles@shawmedia.com THOMSON – Federal Bureau of Prisons officials say an inmate at Thomson prison has died, the fourth such death this year at the high-security lockup.

At least three of the inmates died after fights with other inmates.

Patrick Bacon, 36, was found unresponsive in his cell around midnight on Friday, Dec. 18. Staff began life-saving measures and called emergency medical workers, but Bacon was pronounced dead at the hospital where he was taken,

BOP officials said. No other circumstances surrounding his death were released.

Bacon was serving a 10-year sentence levied in California for assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to do bodily harm, aiding and abetting and assault resulting in serious bodily injury.

According to records from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Bacon was imprisoned in Victorville Federal Prison in California when he stabbed another inmate with a metal shank, fracturing the man’s sinus cavity and causing stab wounds to his head and chest.

Bacon was appealing the conviction because he had not been allowed to employ an insanity defense.

He had been in custody at Thomson since October 14.

This is the fourth inmate death this year at Thomson prison and the third in the past month. One inmate was found unresponsive the morning of March 2 and died 3 days later of severe head injuries; one died Nov. 27 after a fight with another inmate, and the third happened Dec. 3 when another inmate was found unresponsive; he, too, died of injuries suffered in a fight, sources told The Associated Press.

The federal prison system in general, and Thomson in particular,

has been plagued by understaffing and hiring issues. Thomson prison, which has 200 openings for correctional officers alone, has held several job fairs, and announced Nov. 24 that it would offer a 25% recruitment and relocation incentive.

As of Saturday, the penitentiary and its adjacent minimum-security satellite camp housed 1,387 male inmates, its website said.

Thomson is authorized to employ 611 staff, including 365 custody staff, but as of June, the facility had only 411 employees, including 203 custody staff, on the payroll.

There are more than 175,000 federal inmates in 122 prisons nationwide, but homicides are fairly rare: According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 160 inmates were killed between 2001 and 2016.

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Coverage on ShawLocal.com includes award-winning publications, such as the Northwest Herald, Dixon Telegraph, Kane County Chronicle and Joliet Herald-News.

Also included in the Shaw Local app are Friday Night Drive, which covers prep football across the region, and Starved Rock Country, which promotes tourism in the greater La Salle County area.

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BY BRIAN WEIDMAN bweidman@saukvalley.com Children in Shannon can get a look at Santa’s workshop this holiday season, courtesy of Eastland Feed and Grain.

About a dozen employees have been working on a project, Kringle et al, that will replicate the place where Santa Claus and his crew makes toys to be distributed to good boys and girls.

The display is located at 417 W. Market St., in a multi-purpose building owned by Eastland Feed and Grain. The finishing touches were wrapped up Monday night, and it will be available for viewing starting Tuesday.

“It gets kids more excited about Christmas and brings the spirit of Christmas back, to know Santa’s workshop,” said Stacy Coulthard, human resources director at Eastland Feed and Grain. “It brings that magic back, to see everything that happens in Santa’s workshop.”

The company had a small display

at the site a year ago, then expanded it for this season. It now includes a reindeer, sleigh, Santa’s tools, presents, a tree, stockings, a children’s ‘nice’ list, a world map for Santa’s travels and a mailbox for Santa’s letters.

Those viewing the display are asked to come after dusk, to get the full effect.

“They’re not going to get much out of it if they’re not there in the dark,” said Roger Coulthard, general manager at Eastland Feed and Grain. “It really needs to be after

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Building transformed into Santa’s workshop

Christmas Day dinner offered OBITUARIES KEVIN L. KNISS LANARK - Kevin Lee Kniss, 64, a lifelong resident of Lanark, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020, unexpectedly of natural causes at MercyOne Medical Center, Clinton, Iowa.

A private family funeral service was Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, at the Lanark Church of the Brethren with burial in the Lanark Cemetery. Friends are invited to share in Kevin’s life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com.

Kevin was born Aug. 7, 1956 in Freeport, the son of Keith and Roma (Sturtevant) Kniss.

He was a 1974 graduate of Lanark High School, where he played football and wrestled, and a 1976 graduate of Highland Community College.

Throughout high school, he worked as a farmhand for several area farmers.

After graduating, he farmed his grandfather’s land and worked for Handel Implement in Chadwick from 1978-1980.

On Nov. 25, 1978, Kevin married Nancy Lynne Byers at the Lanark Church of the Brethren. They celebrated 42 years of marriage and raised three daughters.

Kevin was a self-employed truck driver most of his life, operating Kniss Trucking since 1980. He served local farmers for 40 years and worked closely with Eastland Feed and Grain in Shannon.

He enjoyed chatting with his customers and other truckers. His family knew he was dedicated and had a strong work ethic, providing them with a great example. Kevin loved when they were all together.

PEARL CITY – St. John’s Lutheran Church, 229 S First St., will provide a community Christmas dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Christmas Day by curbside pick-up only on

Christmas Day. The dinner includes ham, turkey, the trimmings and homemade pie.

Orders can be picked up at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Sponsored by

The Pearl City Community and St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Call 815-443-2215 or email prshadmin@gmail.com for reservations by Monday, Dec. 21.

Kevin was a member of the Lanark Church of the Brethren and the Midwest Truckers Association. He loved air shows, tractor pulls, antique tractors (International Harvester), watching car auctions and car repair shows on TV, and attending trucking conventions.

Kevin will be dearly missed by his wife, Nancy of Lanark; his three daughters, Katie (Bret) Martin of Columbia, Illinois; Kirsten Kniss of Freeport; and Karoline Kniss of Willowbrook; parents, Keith and Roma Kniss of Lanark; granddaughters Gabrielle Martin and Eve Martin of Columbia; brother, Kraig (Tami) Kniss of Warrenville; sister, Amy Hamilton (Ward (Sam) Rouse) of Clive, Iowa; brother-inlaw Phil (Linda) Byers of Shannon; and several nieces and nephews.

Kevin gave the gift of life through organ and tissue donation.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for the Lanark Church of the Brethren and the American Heart Association.

Marge enjoyed spending time outside working in her yard and garden, boating on the Mississippi River, quilting, singing in the church choir and working at the Savanna Thrift Shop and Savanna Food Pantry.

For many years, Marge was a very active volunteer at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sterling and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savanna.

After retiring, she started traveling and visiting many different parts of the United States.

Marge loved to attend birthday parties, graduations and weddings of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was considered the guest of honor at these celebrations.

Marge’s thumbprint cookies with the pink icing were especially cherished by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They thought she was the most awesome grandma. And her daughters thought she was the most awesome mother and friend.

Survivors include her four daughters: Bobbie Ann (Dennis) Radocha of Boise, Idaho, Juanita Martin of Tucson, Arizona,

Miriam (Ken) McIntyre of Tomah, Wisconsin and Clara Sanders of Rock Falls; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a brother Robert (Phyllis) Vock, two sisters: Alice Reed and Esther Mullen; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by parents; her mother and father in law; her son-in-law, Paul Sanders; her sister; two brothers; her sister in law and her three brothers in law.

Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial was Dec. 17, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sterling. Burial was at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Sterling.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donationto the Savanna Food Pantry, 926 Viaduct Rd, Savanna, IL 61074 or the Savanna Thrift Store, 126 South Fourth Street, Savanna, IL 61074.

MARJORIE A. MARTIN ​STERLING - Marjorie Ann (Vock) Martin of Savanna, and formerly of Sterling, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2020.

Marjorie was born on July 26, 1925 to Carl and Margaret(Lauber) Vock.

She grew up in the Coleta and Sterling area. Marge married Robert Llewellyn “Chub” Martin on Sept. 1, 1947 in Sterling. He died Aug. 12, 1992.

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Aaliyah Heisler places her letter to Santa the mailbox outside Kringle et al in Shannon. The business’ windows featured a replica of Santa’s workshop courtesy of Eastland Feed and Grain employees.

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2020 was definitely a year of change, challenges Our office will be closed until Jan. 4

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ight about now is when I typically do a review of the last year. When 2020 started we had no idea where this year would go.

We started full of hope and looking forward to a new year. Goals were set and programming planning was taking place.

Then to say the least, the bottom fell out quickly.

The Young Leaders were able to get the Harvest for All in and collected over $27,000 that was distributed out to the food pantries in the county. We also co-sponsored with COUNTRY Financial our annual Crop Insurance and Marketing update.

Right when we thought 2020 was on a role and things would be great COVID hit. While it seemed like wow a free vacation working from home that thought only lasted about 15 minutes.

I have to say our business has changed quite a bit in the past 14 years that I have been manager.

One thing that has really changed is the use of technology. No longer do things come in the mail, but with

COMMENTARY AT A GLANCE Chastity Welch email and the internet, we are all able to get information with just a touch of a button.

I transferred all calls to my cell phone and set up shop at the dining room table.

Trying to stay relevant during that time was a struggle for me.

We were all in a world of chaos and uncertainty experiencing something we had never seen.

When asked what I do, which is a question I really don’t like as it is hard to describe somedays, as it seems one thing I do a lot of is event/ meeting planning.

In this new world we were thrown into, that was one thing I could not do. And who knew when I would be able to do it again.

We transitioned into helping others, which is a big part of what we do. We worked with neighboring County Farm Bureaus to donate milk and cheese to our local food pantries as the dairy industry was hit with extra supply. We worked with Vita Plus, the livestock feeders and pork producers to donate ground pork and ground beef to the

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We worked with volunteers to get fabric masks made for those who could not get their hands on any masks at that time. Who knew at that point masks would become mandatory for months!

While there was a point in time where I dreaded driving to a meeting for an hour when I would spent 2-3 hours on the road, I grew to miss that as our world really became virtual.

For me the road time is when I do my best thinking in fact at times I wish I had a driver as it is pretty hard to make notes while driving and lord knows my memory is shot.

My best ideas come on the road. I also had grown a fondness for podcasts and audiobooks over the years.

I found my self not listening to them as much.

With accomplishing my work quicker, I turned to a new passion I have. I became a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach.

My nights became study time. We all know I like to stay busy and helping others is another passion. I have started teaching people what I have learned in my fitness journey and helping them reach their goals.

Stay tuned for next week as I recap the second half of 2020 as we lay it to rest.

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dark because it’s going to be backlit inside. You can’t see much inside during the day.”

The “et al” part of Kringle et al is Latin for “and others,” a philosophy that Roger Coulthard embraces. The company he manages would not be what it is without the cooperation of employees and customers, and it is in that spirit that makes Santa’s workshop hum along at peak efficiency.

There is no charge to view the workshop, and it will be lit up from dusk until dawn for the rest of the holiday season. Proper social distancing practices need to be observed, and all that is asked is that visitors enjoy themselves.

“Basically they’ve got to come and peek in the windows, which is just what Santa Claus does when he’s checking who’s naughty and nice,” Roger said. “Now you know how Santa Claus does it.”

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CARROLL COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE NO. 2018-TX-12: TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND TO ALL INTERESTED DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES THEREOF, INCLUDING AMONG OTHERS ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, ILLINOIS DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPT OF HEALTHCARE & FAMILY SERVICES (PUBLIC AID) GENERAL COUNSEL AND CARROLL COUNTY CLERK, CARROLL COUNTY TREASURER, CARROLL COUNTY STATES ATTORNEY AND CITY OF SAVANNA, LAKE CARROLL ASSOCIATION, CITY OF MOUNT CARROLL, CARROLL COUNTY TREASURER, LAKE CARROLL ASSOCATION AGENT: STEVEN P BLOOMBERG, LAKE CARROLL HOLDING, INC, AND TO OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED: Parcel Number Owners/Parties Interested Cert Number Street Or Common Address 01-05-06-225-005 GURGA, JUDY 2018-0001 255 HOMEWOOD DR 01-05-07-302-236 HEFT, BETH 2018-0003 2236 WESTCREST CT 01-05-07-302-236 BANK OF AMERICA, NA FKA LA SALLE NAT BANK TRUST: 53563 2018-0003 2236 WESTCREST CT 01-05-07-403-352 SMOGER, ALLEN A 2018-0008 3352 FAWN RIDGE DR 01-05-07-403-417 ELLIS, DENIS F 2018-0010 3417 WHITE TAIL CR 01-05-07-403-417 JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA FKA THE ELGIN NAT BANK TRUST: 1276 2018-0010 3417 WHITE TAIL CR 01-05-07-403-510 STEELE, MICHAEL W 2018-0014 3510 SHADY LN 01-05-07-403-535 BEVERLY J MILLER TRUST 2018-0015 3535 FAWN RIDGE DR 01-05-07-403-569 KOSTNER, DON 2018-0016 3569 BUCK LN 01-05-07-403-569 HAMIL, JULIE AKA KOSTNER, JULIE 2018-0016 3569 BUCK LN 01-05-07-403-648 LAGOS, FREDDY A JR 2018-0017 3648 FAWN RIDGE DR 01-05-07-403-648 LAGOS, FRANCISCA 2018-0017 3648 FAWN RIDGE DR 04-04-01-226-038 TAKACS, TAMAS 2018-0035 2638 LAKE CARROLL BLVD 04-04-01-226-038 TAKACS, SHERIDA 2018-0035 2638 LAKE CARROLL BLVD 04-04-11-118-010 LARUE, ERIC 2018-0038 1810 LAKE CARROLL BLVD 04-04-11-415-012 BARTLEY, MICHAEL 2018-0040 1512 PRAIRIE HILL CT 04-04-11-415-012 BARTLEY, SANDRA 2018-0040 1512 PRAIRIE HILL CT 04-04-12-223-212 SHIN, SCOTT JANG 2018-0045 23212 BROADVIEW DR 04-04-12-223-212 SHIN, MYUNG JA 2018-0045 23212 BROADVIEW DR 04-04-12-404-168 PAPPAS, JOHN G 2018-0048 4168 BEACHCOMBER 04-04-12-404-168 PAPPAS, THEODORA 2018-0048 4168 BEACHCOMBER 04-04-13-330-012 ZIELINSKI, CRAIG 2018-0049 3012 BROOKSIDE DR 04-04-13-330-013 ZIELINSKI, CRAIG 2018-0050 3013 BROOKSIDE DR 2018-0051 3033 BROOKSIDE DR 04-04-13-330-033 MEURIS, MARY J 04-04-13-330-061 COOK, MICHAEL 2018-0052 3061 BROOKSIDE DR 04-04-13-330-061 COOK, JUDITH 2018-0052 3061 BROOKSIDE DR 04-04-13-330-096 FERKEL GRETA L 2018-0053 3096 PRIMROSE LN 04-04-14-205-194 ROSENZWEIG, JENNIFER 2018-0058 5194 HEATHCLIFF DR 04-04-14-205-227 KELLY, TIMOTHY F 2018-0060 5227 HEATHCLIFF DR 04-04-14-205-227 KELLY, ERIN M 2018-0060 5227 HEATHCLIFF DR 04-04-14-205-229 KELLY, TIMOTHY F 2018-0061 5229 HEATHCLIFF DR 04-04-14-205-229 KELLY, ERIN M 2018-0061 5229 HEATHCLIFF DR 04-04-14-205-230 KELLY, TIMOTHY F 2018-0062 5230 HEATHCLIFF DR 04-04-14-205-231 KELLY, TIMOTHY F 2018-0063 5231 HEATHCLIFF DR 04-04-14-205-268 WOODS, KURT 2018-0064 5268 HEATHCLIFF DR 04-04-14-212-014 LAKE CARROLL ASSOCIATION 2018-0066 1214 SPRING CREEK 04-04-14-212-041 MARTIN, HATTIE L C/O HATTIE L MARTIN 2018-0067 1241 BIRCHBARK LN 04-04-14-212-041 BANK OF AMERICA, NA FKA LA SALLE NAT BANK TRUST: 53573 2018-0067 1241 BIRCHBARK LN 04-04-14-212-093 CARPENTER, KARL 2018-0068 1293 BRIARWOOD DR 04-04-14-212-093 CARPENTER, CHRISTINA 2018-0068 1293 BRIARWOOD DR 04-04-14-216-046 DI GIOIA, MARIA F 2018-0070 1646 STONEHEDGE DR 04-04-14-216-103 JACOB ZEMBAL ENTERPRISES LLC RA: COLIN W ANDERSON 2018-0071 16103 CANTERBERRY DR 04-04-14-216-251 SHAMATA, URANI 2018-0074 16251 STONEHEDGE DR 04-04-14-216-251 SHAMATA, ANDON 2018-0074 16251 STONEHEDGE DR 04-04-14-413-028 COLEHOUR, JAMES W 2018-0075 1328 SPRING CREEK 04-04-14-413-028 HITCHINS, LINDA 2018-0075 1328 SPRING CREEK 04-04-14-413-028 NIEMAN, CANDICE 2018-0075 1328 SPRING CREEK 04-04-14-413-029 COLEHOUR, JAMES W 2018-0076 1329 SPRING CREEK 04-04-14-413-029 HITCHINS, LINDA 2018-0076 1329 SPRING CREEK 04-04-14-413-029 NIEMAN, CANDICE 2018-0076 1329 SPRING CREEK 04-04-14-413-098 JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA FKA THE ELGIN NAT BANK TRUST: 1276 2018-0078 1398 QUAIL HOLLOW 04-04-14-413-098 HULSEY, FANT E JR C/O HELSEY FANT E JR 2018-0078 1398 QUAIL HOLLOW 05-08-01-400-009 BOYD, ROBERT J 2018-0079 219 W. MARKET ST. 05-08-01-400-009 EAGLE INVESTMENTS 2018-0079 219 W. MARKET ST. 05-08-01-401-002 BOYD, ROBERT J 2018-0080 207 W. MARKET ST. 05-08-01-401-002 TBK BANK, SSB FKA METROBANK, N.A. 2018-0080 207 W. MARKET ST. 08-07-03-304-005 HOLMAN, JAYME AKA FOX, JAYME 2018-0133 122 HILL ST. 08-07-03-304-005 HOLMAN, TOM 2018-0133 122 HILL ST. 08-07-10-115-021 ELLITHORPE, BARRY 2018-0154 628 BOWEN ST. 08-07-10-115-021 T AND J RENTALS LLC RA PUCKETT, JUDITH 2018-0154 628 BOWEN ST. 08-07-10-115-021 THULEN PAUL 2018-0154 628 BOWEN ST. 08-07-10-115-021 JICTB INC. RA: ANGELA L TUCKER 2018-0154 628 BOWEN ST. 2018-0165 21 PIERCE ST. 08-07-10-200-008 BRIEN, FLOYD C 08-07-10-200-008 EAGLE INVESTMENTS 2018-0165 21 PIERCE ST. 08-07-10-200-023 HAAG, SCOTT C 2018-0166 1025 CHICAGO AVE. 09-02-18-400-005 FOSDICK, TIMOTHY D 2018-0200 15398 MARCUS RD. 09-02-18-400-005 TAX LIEN INVESTMENTS DOUGLAS JOHNSON 2018-0200 15398 MARCUS RD. 12-12-24-404-015 KARL, MATTHEW 2018-0214 826 1/2 MAIN ST. 12-12-24-404-015 KARL, LISA 2018-0214 826 1/2 MAIN ST. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVE SAID PARCELS WERE SOLD ON NOVEMBER 1, 2018, FOR GENERAL TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2017 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES MAY 20, 2021. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX DEEDS HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVE SAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED PARCELS BY CARROLL COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON JUNE 17, 2021 AT 10:30 AM, SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX DEED ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVE SAID PARCEL NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE MAY 20, 2021. /S/ CARROLL COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK ADDRESS: 301 N MAIN STREET, MT. CARROLL, IL 61053 TELEPHONE: (815) 244-0221 Dec. 16, 23, 30, 2020

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Of the first vaccine shipment, 465 doses were reserved for Whiteside County, which ranks 11th on a list of 50 counties with the highest death per capita rate.

All doses arrived in the county Wednesday afternoon. CGH received

BY TIMOTHY EGGERT 400 doses and Morrison Community teggert@shawmedia.com Hospital collected 65 doses.

STERLING – Just over 9 months First injections at CGH started since the first case of the coronavi- at 6:30 a.m. with a pair of health rus was reported in Whiteside Coun- care personnel who work daily with ty, the first COVID-19 vaccine was COVID-19 patients: Dr. Jason Reter, administered Dec. 17 at CGH Med- a family medicine specialist, and Pat ical Center, marking a significant Zigler, a cardiac and critical care turning point in the pandemic that nurse. has gripped the Sauk Valley.

Both Reter and Zigler in interOn Dec. 14, the state received views following their injections said 66,000 doses of its first 109,000 that they haven’t felt any side effects dose-shipment of the vaccine devel- or pain from the shots, and that they oped by the drug companies Pfiz- were humbled to be among the first er and BioNTech. The remaining to receive the vaccine.

43,000 doses, reserved for the city “We’ve been thinking about this of Chicago, arrived Dec. 17, Gov. JB day for quite a while,” Reter said.

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Employees who receive their first dose this week are already scheduled to receive their second dose, shipments of which are expected to CGH Medical Center family medicine arrive in the following weeks.

“Before I even stood up from the specialist Dr. Jason Reter receives his first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 chair, I already had a card with a date and time for my next dose,” vaccine on Dec. 17.

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Creating Safe and Joyful Holiday Celebrations FOCUS ON PREVENTION Contributed by:Carroll County Substance Education Coalition

Coalition Corner

1 in 10

Carroll County teens reported

drinking and driving

Most teens killed in alcoholrelated crashes involving teen drivers... are the young drivers themselves – and their passengers.

PARENTAL GUIDANCE REQUIRED

TALK TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT NOT USING DRUGS

The winter holidays are a time to enjoy the company of family, friends and co-workers. Where does substance use fit into this picture?

The widespread availability of alcohol at holiday parties gives our youth many opportunities to sneak alcohol when no one is looking or convince a relative to let them enjoy “just one” alcoholic beverage. And some parents may be more inclined to let their teenagers have an alcoholic drink to share in a family toast, or otherwise share in the “holiday spirits.”

So, you might ask, where is the harm in that? Let’s make a list.

• The younger a child is when he/she starts to drink, the more likely there will be alcohol-related problems later in life.

• Alcohol use by teens affects still-developing brains and impairs memory and learning.

• Teens who drink are more likely to commit or be the victim of violence (including sexual assault) and to experience stress, depression, and suicidal thoughts.

By allowing underage drinking during the holidays, adults deprive teens of clear, common sense and consistent guidelines they need to make good choices all year long. It is clear that parents who talk with their teens about underage drinking, set expectations for behavior, and enforce consequences for violating the rules are significantly less likely to have children who use alcohol. The silver lining in this holiday cloud can be found in widespread agreement among teens that their parents are significant forces when it comes to decisions about alcohol.

There are some simple things that you can do to lessen the exposure of your children to holiday substances. Consider these holiday celebration tips: • At your holiday gatherings, offer plenty of non-alcoholic foods, drinks and activities.

• Model responsible behavior by making sure that guests who have been drinking do not drive.

• Let your child know what to expect. Tell your children that adults may be drinking alcohol during the holidays, but under no circumstances are they allowed to.

• To lower the risk of alcohol poisoning, be sure to empty partially full alcoholic drinks. Children love to imitate adults; if they have access to leftover drinks they may be tempted. Children are much more sensitive to alcohol than adults. Alcohol is found in beer, wine and distilled liquor, such as vodka, whiskey, rum or bourbon. It is also in perfumes, aftershave lotions, and mouthwashes. Vanilla and almond extracts also have high alcohol content. Make sure to keep all of these products out of the reach of children.

• Parents, grandparents and babysitters should also be extra vigilant during the holidays. Visitors often leave medicines on nightstand or in the bathroom,making them easily accessible to children. Medications given to senior citizens often do not have child-resistant closures, allowing children to open tem with very little difficulty. Also, purses of visitors may contain medicines and other potentially dangerous items. Remember that the homes of friends and relatives may not be poison-proof,particularly if children do not live there.

Why not create some substance-free holiday traditions for your family? It’s a great way to show your child that you can have fun during the holidays without alcohol or drugs. You can find a number of unique non-alcoholic recipes that can add flavor to your party by giving your guests healthy, tasty alternatives to alcoholic beverages.

CCSEC encourages more dialogue around underage drinking—especially before and during the holiday season. The conversation should not be whether the behavior is right or wrong, but rather the health effects to the developing brains and bodies of children and youth. We need to move beyond debates and focus on health risks and safety implications. Our messages should be consistent and clear: underage drinking is unhealthy, unsafe, and unacceptable. Visit us at our office at 114 West Market Street in Mt. Carroll or check out our website at www. drugfreecarrollcounty.org which will be having information for parents and access to resources. All of us at CCSEC wish you a safe and joyful holiday season.

For more information on how to encourage drug-free behavior and guide good choices,visit our website at:

www.drugfreecarrollcounty.com

GET THE FACTS: For information on how to talk to your kids about drugs and alcohol – if you need help talking to your teens contact the Carroll County Substance Education Coalition at 815-244-0063 or email ccsec04@gmail.com.

Funding for this message is awarded to the Carroll County Substance Education Coalition by SAMHSA’s Drug Free Communities Grant.