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ROSE MARIE MOLL Born: June 10, 1938 Died: April 6, 2022 Rose Marie Moll, age 83, of Shannon, IL passed away at UW Hospital in Madison, WI, on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. She was born on June 10, 1938, the daughter of Dr. Victor Rockey and Marie (Appenzeller) Rockey. She graduated from Freeport High School in 1956. She worked at Microswitch after graduation. She married LaMoine Moll in 1959 at the United Methodist Church in Shannon. She was a member of the United Methodist Church for over 60 years. Rose Marie resided in Shannon until her death. She was a homemaker who loved her home and her family. She was also a wonderful mother, wife and a true friend. She was

NEWS BRIEFS an avid birdwatcher and loved flowers and nature of all kinds. Rose Marie was an outstanding cook and enjoyed baking and cooking things for her family and others. She collected recipes of all kinds. She and her family founded the Steven Moll Memorial Foundation in 2009. This foundation sends deserving students from Eastland to Highland Community College for their first year or more of college. Rose Marie is survived by her husband; her son, David Moll of Shannon; and her sister-inlaw, Linda (Skip) Rockey Krum of Mt. Carroll. She was preceded in death by her son, Steven and her brother, Robert. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Bethel United Methodist Church in Shannon. Interment took place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport, IL. A memorial fund has been established for the Steven Moll Memorial Foundation for Eastland Students attending Highland Community College. Condolences may be left at www.hermannfuneralhome.com.

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The Inspiring Speakers Toastmaster Club will meet at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 3. 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. There is an online option via Zoom. Guests are welcome. For information, contact Tom Willison at 815-2757111 or tomwillison3@gmail.com or visit toastmasters.org.

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April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a health awareness campaign developed to educate people on one of the nation’s top public health problems: alcoholism.

Are you troubled by someone’s drinking? If someone’s drinking behavior is affecting your life, Al-Anon could be for you. Visit a meeting or al-anon. org for information. Weekly meetings in the area include: Mondays 10:30 a.m. Freeport, Prince of Peace Church, 2700 W. Stephenson St. 7 p.m. Galena, Grace Church, 107 S. Prospect St. 7 p.m. Mt. Carroll, Mt. Carroll Church of God, 816 S. Clay St. (lower level) Wednesdays 6 p.m. Freeport, Alano Club, 225 N. Cherry Ave. Thursdays 4 p.m. Shannon, Bethel United Methodist Church, 217 S. Hickory St. Fridays 10 a.m. Polo, KSB Clinic (community room), 11075 S. Division (Route 26)

JIM ‘PAPA’ THEMAS Jim “Papa” Themas, 92, of Thomson, Illinois, passed on April 17, 2022. Arrangements entrusted to Law-Jones Funeral Home, Thomson, Illinois. Additional information: 815-259-2040.

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For the Prairie Advocate The Savanna City Council approved the first reading of an annual 3% increase ordinance for water rates and basic user rates at the council’s April 12 meeting. Residential use accounts will go up from $2.70 to $2.78 per 1,000 gallons, with the minimum quarterly charge going up from $27 to $27.80. Industrial use accounts will see their basic user rate go from $2.70 to $2.78 per 1,000 gallons, with the minimum monthly charge going from

$108.00 to $111.20. Commercial use accounts will see their basic user rate go from $2.70 to $2.78 per 1,000 gallons, with the minimum quarterly charge going from $54 to $55.60. Nonresident users will pay double the rates for water consumed by residential users within the city limits. The minimum flat rate charge for these users will rise from $196.20 to $199.08 per quarter. The council also approved: • The first reading of an ordinance that will allow for recycling and garbage collection fees to increase by 3.5%; the

second reading will take place at the next meeting. If given final approval, the monthly collection charge will go from $14.50 to $15.01 per month. • A request for funds from the Public Works Department in an amount not to exceed $2,000 to purchase a new sewer jetter nozzle/cutter. • A request for a retainer fee increase from City Attorney Phil Jensen. Jensen’s rate will increase by $250 a month, which is an increase of $3,000.00 a year. The council acknowledged that Jensen’s increased work dealing with city ordinance citations had been beneficial to the city.

• The first reading of an ordinance approving a redevelopment agreement between the city and Coralie Beck doing business as Shiver’s Ice Cream Shoppe, which will, if given final approval, result in an amount of $2,483.64 to be granted over a total of five years. The council instructed MSA Engineering’s Steve Haring to proceed with the application process for a RISE (Research in Illinois to Spur Economic Recovery) regional and local planning grant, which offers a minimum of $10,700 and a maximum of $75,000 to qualifying small communities for improvement projects.

Carroll County Help Center scholarship winners announced The Carroll County Help Center continues to celebrate 50 years of service by announcing the recipients of the 2022 Carroll County Help Center Lois Frank Memorial Scholarship, a scholarship named to honor the first CCHC president. The scholarship is offered to graduating high school seniors, one for each Carroll County school district, who are continuing their educational goals at a community college or a vocational, technical or trade school.

Alyssa Mertz was selected from the Milledgeville High School applicants and Kallie Parks was selected from West Carroll. There were no applicants from Eastland this year. Mertz will be attending Sauk Valley Community College to get an associate degree with the hope of continuing at a state university to study forensic science. Parks will attend Capri College to study cosmetology with the goal of eventually owning a salon.

The recipients will be presented their $500 CCHC Lois Frank Memorial Scholarships at their high schools’ awards and scholarships night on May 4. West Carroll’s ceremonies will begin at 6 p.m. and Milledgeville’s at 7 p.m. at their respective high school gymnasiums. Carroll County Help Center thanks the communities for their support. Funding for the scholarships, as well as funds to help meet the emergency needs of those who have lived in Carroll County for at

least six months, comes from memorial funds, donations and income from by sales at the Carroll County Thrift Shop. The Carroll County Help Center Thrift Shop is at 126 S. Fourth St. in Savanna and is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Monetary contributions from churches, organizations and individuals can be made to: Carroll County Help Center, c/o Carol Gloor, Treasurer, 946 N. Fourth St., Savanna, IL 61074.

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Last adventure needed before craziness of summer One last adventure was needed before the craziness of summer. I think for the first time ever, I said let’s not go to Mexico but let’s go on an adventure. Not sure what got into me other than I feel sorry for the dog as poor Maggie gets left all the time. With that being said, we loaded up the vehicle and drove to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, straight through, which isn’t a big deal, but when you have a dog who hasn’t traveled before, it felt like a big accomplishment. Maggie is a high needs girl who always thinks she needs to be touching someone. She also thinks she should be a lap dog and at 60 pounds she isn’t. While you hear of people leaving Illinois to head to Tennessee, I found it isn’t far enough south for me. The one day when I got up to hike, it was a crisp 34 degrees out. I can’t imagine driving those roads with ice on them. Nor do I enjoy any part of the layers and gear required! While I love the mountains, I also was just not sold on the area. I never realized how it is the Dells on steroids. I also admit I have actually never looked at that area, I just wanted a

AT A GLANCE Chastity Welch place to hike. The fresh air, mountains and warmer weather was nice for a few days, for sure. ••• As we have all seen prices increase everywhere, unfortunately, we also have had to increase the price of the pork spice we sell. I will admit I about fell over when I got the invoice for the latest order. The price of a bucket is now $90, and the price of individual shakers is $11. Yes, quite an increase on both. I even had to look up the price we last paid for it, and we have not seen a price increase since 2019 on these, so I guess that is one plus. We even heard a rumor that Custom was not going to be producing the spice anymore, however, it seems for now that is a rumor and we are still able to get it. I feel old when I say I remember when we raised the price from $4 to $4.50.

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••• I am beginning to be convinced that spring may never show up. I had to do a double take and think about it for a minute the other day when I bought a gallon of milk at the store and it showed an expiration date of May 4. While I know we are past mid-April,

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The West Carroll FFA had a “Drive Your Tractor to School” day on April 4. Four FFA members participated. Pictured left to right are Nathan Veith, Max Eaton, Brad Huizenga and Paige Armstrong. The chapter usually has “Tractor Day” during National FFA Week, but was postponed this year because of cold weather.

April is distracted driving awareness month, and we want to continue to remind everyone the speeds in which farmers travel with equipment is quite slower than you in your car. They sometimes cannot see you behind them due to the large size, and all on the road need to be aware of where field entrances are in which they may turn. Once spring planting can begin, we want everyone to stay safe. ••• During the week of May 2, we will only be open on Monday, May 2. I will be in Bloomington meeting with fellow managers for our annual Managers’ Conference. This year will look a lot different and more normal than it has these past few years. I am looking forward to coming back energized and ready for summer programs. I seem to have a list of ideas from conferences over the years. Some of those ideas fly and some not so much!

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Annual spring plant sale in Fulton is set for May 14 The annual Fulton Plant Sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 14. The sale offers a nice selection of plants to choose from for seasonal projects. Perennials and some annuals will be available. The sale operates solely on donated specimens from area gardens. Anyone who has plants they no

longer want or need can split them, dig them up and bring them to Cattail Park just north of Fulton (follow Eighth Avenue out of town toward the Fulton Golf course) from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, May 13. Gardeners will be there to repackage donations for the sale on the following day.

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Missiles scored six runs in the second inning on their way to a shutout win over the visiting Marcos. Cayden Akers went 2 for 4 with four RBIs, Kieren Harris went 2 for 3 with one RBI, and Payton Sarber drove in two runs to lead Milledgevillle hitters. Harris pitched a complete-game one-hitter, striking out 11 and walking three. Nolan Hahn had the lone hit for Polo. Eastland 18, AFC 2, 6 inn.: The Cougars poured on 10 runs in the sixth inning to secure an NUIC South win over the Raiders in Ashton. Kellen Henze went 2 for 4 with four RBIs, and Jaxson Sturtevant went 1 for 3 with four RBIs to lead Eastland at the plate. Cole Huber drove in three runs and scored three, Hunter Miller drove in two runs and scored three times, and Carson Heckman went 2 for 3 and scored four runs and drove in one for the Cougars. Max McCullough added two hits and an RBI. McCullough got the win on the mound, pitching a complete game. Over six innings, he allowed two runs on three hits, while striking out seven and walking two. Carson Rueff went 1 for 3 with one RBI to lead AFC hitters.

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West Carroll’s Kyaria Kerkove hands the baton to Norah Brigham during the 800 meter relay at the Oregon Landers-Loomis Invitational on April 22.

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Eastland earns pair of shutout wins over West Carroll: The Cougars downed the Thunder 12-0 and 10-0 in an NUIC crossover doubleheader. Addie Burkholder threw a six-hit shutout in Game 1, striking out seven and walking zero over 42/3 innings. Jocelyn Green went 2 for 4 with four RBIs, Mallory Misiewicz went 3 for 4 with one RBI, and Sarah Kempel went 1 for 4 with two RBIs to lead Eastland at the plate. Tori Moshure and Lacey Eissens had two hits each to lead West Carroll in Game 1. Maddison Eppenstein took the Game 1 loss, pitching five innings. Jenica Stoner threw all five innings for the Game 2 win, allowing three hits, striking out three and walking one. Kennedy Bryant went 3 for 3 with three RBIs, and Burkholder went 1 for 3 with two RBIs to pace Cougars’ hitters in Game 2. Kylee Engaldo took the loss, pitching 42/3 innings. Aspen Eizenga, Emily Wat-

kins and Eppenstein had one hit apiece to lead West Carroll hitters in Game 2. Forreston 12, Amboy 2, 5 inn.: The Cardinals plated eight runs from the third to fifth innings on their way to an NUIC South victory over the Clippers. Kara Erdmann went 3 for 4 with three RBIs, and Breanna Kloster went 2 for 3 with two RBIs to lead Forreston hitters. Haley Greenfield and Jenna Greenfield each chipped in two hits and one RBI for the Cardinals. Jenna Greenfield and Erdmann both hit a triple. Erdmann threw a complete game for the win. Over five innings, she allowed five hits and two runs, while walking one and striking out seven. Baylie Nickel took the loss, pitching a complete game for Amboy. Over five innings, she allowed 12 hits and 12 runs, while striking out three and walking four. Fulton 7, Galena 2: The Steamers scored four fifth-inning runs and cruised to an NUIC West road win over the Pirates. Madyson Luskey went 3 for 4 to lead Fulton hitters. Amy Hughes scored two runs and drove in two more for the Steamers. Addison Hartman pitched a complete game for Fulton, allowing seven hits, striking out five and walking zero. West Carroll 7, Stockton-Warren 6: The Thunder fell into a 6-3 hole after five innings, but battled back, securing a come-from-behind win on the road with a four-run seventh inning. Emily Watkins went 3 for 4 with one RBI, Kendal Asay went 2 for 3 with one RBI, and Erika Rice went 2 for 4 with one RBI to lead West Carroll at the plate. Asay threw a complete game for the win, allowing six runs on nine hits, walking three, and striking out six.

SPECIAL EVENT

SAVANNA – Parishioners of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savanna are planning a reunion celebration for former students and graduates of St. John’s parochial grade school which closed at the end of the 1967-68 school year. The reunion will be held on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19, beginning with the celebration of a special Mass at 10:30 a.m. followed by a catered luncheon that will begin around noon at St. John’s Antl Hall. Dave Engaldo, chair of St. John’s Reunion Planning Committee said this is the first reunion St. John’s has ever sponsored for its former parochial school students and graduates. Anyone who ever attended St. John’s parochial school is welcome and encouraged to attend, spouses included. Event details can be found on this Facebook page: St. John’s Grade School (Savanna IL) Reunion or by contacting David Engaldo at dengaldo@yahoo.com or by phone at 815-666-7598. Attendees are being asked to RSVP by June 1. A Reunion Planning Committee has been organized to help track down former students and graduates, send invitations, develop a reunion program and locate and organize pictures and other school related memorabilia from over the years. The committee includes current parishioners and former St. John’s attendees. Anyone wishing to lend a hand with the planning would be welcome. St. John’s Grade School was originally built in 1923 under the leadership of Father F.J. Antl, who served as St. John’s first pastor from May 24, 1884, until his death on May 10, 1926. The new school building, constructed by P.K.

Photo provided by David Engaldo

St. John’s Grade School was originally built in 1923. It was demolished in 1995. Miles’ Savanna Construction Co., was three stories high, 46 feet wide and 86 feet long and cost $65,000 to build. The school had five large classrooms and a capacity of 250 students. A large auditorium, with an 18-foot ceiling and a seating capacity of 480, was built on the third floor. The auditorium was used for parish programs and events and served as a gymnasium for basketball and other indoor games. The new grade school took the place of the origi-

IN THE COURTS Morrison High history teacher, baseball coach facing child pornography charges MORRISON – A 49-year-old Morrison history teacher and head baseball coach is in Whiteside County jail on $100,000 bond, charged with three counts of possession of child pornography. Joshua J. Robbins of Sterling was arrested April 21 after a search of his home in the 15000 block of Willow Court, investigators from the Illinois State Joshua Robbins Police Division of Criminal Investigation said in a news release. Two of the three computer images found are of girls Robbins “knew or should have known” were younger than 13, exposing themselves to the camera, while the third is of a girl he knew or should have known was younger than 18, performing a sex act on a man, court records show.

nal school built in 1903, which became inadequate for the growing needs of the parish. The Franciscan Sisters of Milwaukee took over the operation of the parish school in 1903 and continued to preside over the parish’s education programs until the school’s closure. The new grade school thrived for more than 45 years educating more than 1,000 students during that time. In May 1968, St. John’s parochial school graduated its final 17 students. Effective June 1, 1968, St. John’s Grade School officially closed its doors, joining many other northwestern Illinois and eastern Iowa parochial schools that became the victims of increased operating costs and a shortage of accredited teachers. The school continued to be used on a limited basis for religious education as a community musical education center for several years. In 1986, Sister Marie Celine said her final goodbyes after 22 years at St John’s and became the last in a long line of the Franciscan Sisters of Milwaukee that served the parish since 1903. In August 1995, the school was demolished to make way for a new 12,000-square-foot parish center named Antl Hall, which included six religious education classrooms, four offices, a large meeting hall with a seating capacity of 300, a full-service kitchen and rest room facilities. Antl Hall was dedicated on Aug. 25, 1996. It was the end of one era and the beginning of another. Antl Hall soon will be celebrating its 26th year.

Submitted by David Engaldo

SPECIAL EVENT His initial appearance is April 29 in Whiteside County Court. Robbins, who moved to Sterling from Pearl City last year to teach and coach the Mustangs, faces 3 to 7 years in prison and a mandatory fine of $1,000 to $100,000 on each charge if convicted. In the meantime, he is on administrative leave from the district, Superintendent Scott Vance said. The School Board will decide if further action is warranted as more information from investigators becomes available, Vance said. Arrangements will be made to cover Robbins’ classes and coaching duties. For now, educators and administrators are focused on the safety of their students, he said. Morrison High Principal Cory Bielema and Athletic Director Gregg Dolan will be talking with the teens. They will be difficult conversations, and ones that “must be handled with kid gloves,” but they will be stressing that everyone is innocent until proven guilty, Vance said.

Spring Big Bird Day May 7 On May 7, Terrence Ingram will conduct his sixth Spring Big Bird Day, his annual bird count that he says documents the loss of birds, insects and plant life due to agricultural sprays. Each year he said he has been seeing fewer and fewer birds, both in numbers and varieties. Members of the public are invited to join Ingram at 8384 North Broadway Road, south of Apple River, who will be counting birds from dawn until dusk. If you plan to join him, call 815594-2592 in advance, to let him know about what time he can expect you, so that he will be close to the house and not down in the prairie or woods. To help the Eagle Nature Foundation raise money for their efforts to save the bald eagle, Ingram is asking for pledges to ENF for how many species of birds he can identify on that day. After the count those people responding will receive a report as to how many bird species were seen on

that date. “The agricultural sprays have got to be stopped if we are to retain any portion of the world we used to live in. Not only are these sprays killing the birds, they are killing the insects as well,” Ingram said in a press release. “As these poisons are killing the birds and the insects, they are definitely having an affect on humans as well. But maybe it will be too late when this has finally been determined,” he said. Ingram’s Big Bird Days do not just document the loss of bird life in this area. “The lack of any migrating birds indicates that those birds, which are nesting further north, are having problems as well. Without our insect eating birds to help control insect populations, some of these insects will become a very real problem in the near future,” he said. “Mosquitoes, gnats, locusts, and flies will be the first to get out of control.”

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What’s happening at CCSSO & CCT Hello Everyone, WOW!!! Can you believe it is already May, talk about time flying by. I can’t wait to see the trees and flowers blooming. I’m ready for warm weather, just not to hot please!! Let’s see if Mother Nature listens to me. LOL. We are still asking people NOT to bring books in. Currently our book room is overflowing. Also we will no longer be taking VHS tapes. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter. The Senior Center does not have any storage so until the room empties out some we appreciate your cooperation. The AARP Volunteers had another successful tax season. They finished up on April 14.

May Calendar of Events

Thank you to all the AARP Volunteers for all your hard work. Our first “Rules of the Road Class” will be held on Friday, May 27 from 9-10:30 a.m. You can call between our office hours, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday – Friday to get your name on the list, 815-244-1800 for this class. Veterans Coffee will be on Friday, May 6, at 9 a.m. If you are a Veteran and you haven’t had the chance to attend this meeting. There is always amazing conversation and of course yummy treats. Bingo will be held on Tuesday, May 3 and 17 at 12:30 p.m. Jim Wiebenga from Allure, will be calling Bingo on the third Tuesday of the month. I would like to remind everyone that the Senior Center is open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.

– 2:30 p.m. We are located at 17612 E. Benton Rd., Mt. Carroll. There are so many people that still don’t know we have moved. So spread the word. Remember if you need to schedule a ride please call CCT Dispatch at 815-244-0011, this is the direct line to schedule your ride. If you have any questions regarding this please contact myself at 815-244-1800 or Alicia Kness at 815-244-0011. For those of you who may have any doubt about Hospice Services, I have heard nothing but wonderful feedback from clients who have used them. We are blessed to have this service in our area to help in that time of need. God Bless all of you, Deb Conner, director

Tuesday, May 3 - Bingo 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 17 - Board Meeting 9:15 a.m. Bingo 12:30 p.m.

Friday, May 6 - VA Coffee 9 a.m.

Friday, May 20 - Agency meeting 9 a.m. Saturday, May 21 Chadwick Paper Pick Up 8– 10 a.m.

Saturday, May 14 - Lanark & Milledgeville Paper Pick Up 8-10 a.m.

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Friday, May 27 Rules of the Road Class 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 28 Shannon Paper Pick up 8-10:30 a.m.

Contact Angelica at 815-632-2560 to find out how we can help. Email: amartinez @shawmedia.com

GRAPEVINE

NICAA Golden Meals program has expanded its services to include more home-delivery routes in the Shannon area, for the town of Shannon and the rural areas surrounding it. The Home-Delivery program is for any senior citizen age 60 or over who would benefit from having a meal delivered to their home on a daily basis.

Delivery will be available Monday through Friday. For more information or to sign up for the program, call 815-232-8896. Sign up is quick and easy and meals can start within a day or two. To sign up for Savanna, Mt. Carroll, Thomson, Chadwick or Milledgeville area, please call 815-273-4875 to set up for meal delivery.

TRANSPORTATION CCT now has four buses and 10 vans, all wheelchair accessible, available to take people to meals, medical appointments and to do shopping and other errands in towns and around the county or to Freeport, Sterling or Clinton. We have now added medical appointment to Monroe, Rockford and Iowa City with a 3-day notice. If you need a ride, call 244‑0011 at least 48 hours in advance to schedule your trip. For shopping trips, there is a 5-bag limit due to space issues. We provide this service to assist those who no longer drive or would rather have someone else do the driving. Please remember our drivers are not allowed to go into your home per IDOT regulations, so if you are not able to get yourself out to the van or bus you would need to have someone there to help you into the van or bus and off the van or bus to go to your appointment. We can accommodate a few more riders. If our services would be of use to you, just give any of our dispatchers, Tina, Lisa, Tawny or Bebe, a call at 815-244-0011 and they will be happy to get your ride scheduled.

CARROLL COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES ORGANIZATION Mission Statement 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

Board of Directors Russ Gies, Thomson, Chairman Jane Law, Mt. Carroll, Vice Chairman Butch Hasz, Lanark, Treasurer Donna Green, Chadwick, Secretary Darla Burkholder, Lanark Joyce Schubert, Mt. Carroll Mary Stevens, Shannon Pam Darrow, Savanna Letha Rahn, Lake Carroll See CCSSO, Page 12

Nonagenarians and Centenarians Birthdays for May May 3 - Ronald E Heckman, Shannon................... 91 May 4 - Dick Noble, Mt. Carroll..............................92 May 7 - Agnes Fautex, Mt. Carroll.........................95 May 14 - Margaret Althoff, Shannon...................... 91 May 20 - Doris Huston, Savanna.............................92 May 22 - Cora Ruiz, Savanna...................................93 May 23 - Marion Sikkema, Mt. Carroll.................... 91 May 26 - Patricia Hartman, Mt Carroll...................92 May 28 - Ruth Guilinger, Savanna...........................92 May 30 - Ardith Frederick, Mt. Carroll ...................94 Happy Birthday to all of you from all of us here at the Senior Center.

Area Agency meeting

The Area Agency Meeting will be held on Friday, May 20, 2022 at 9AM. The presenter this month will be Riverview. This meeting will be held at the Carroll County Senior Center, 17612 E. Benton St., Mt. Carroll, IL 61053. 815-244-1800

Trouble hearing on the phone?

Illinois Telecommunication Access Corporation (ITAC) has added a program to help those with cellular service that are having trouble hearing on the phone. The program provides free amplified telephones and captioning telephone to Illinois residents that are hard of hearing. Applicants must be certified as hard of hearing by a doctor, nurse practitioner, or audiologist; live in Illinois; and have a service that remits to the program. Lee County Council on Aging (LCCOA) and Whiteside County Senior Center (WCSC) are selection centers for

ITAC. Walk-ins are welcomed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday at the WCSC. Potential applicants can call the WCSC 815-622-9230, ext. 194, or LCCOA 815288-9236 in advance to set up an appointment to see about qualifying. Cellphones must be Bluetooth capable. Applicants applying for this program, should bring in the cellphone. Please bring a phone bill with all the pages for landline service or cellular service (prepaid cell uses that don’t receive a phone bill must bring the cellphone) and proof of address (driver’s license, state ID, or a bill with the applicant’s name and address on it).

SERVICES Exercise Equipment

The Senior Center has six pieces of professional-grade equipment, treadmill, rowing machine, Stair Stepper, E-Force Cross Trainer exerciser and recumbent bicycle. You are welcome to use any of these anytime the Senior Center is open, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. These six pieces of exercise equipment have been

donated to help seniors get some needed movement and cardio work that can improve both their physical and mental states. And as anyone can tell you, a few minutes walking or riding a bike can go a long way. Remember in our new building we have no steps so the equipment is so much easier to get to. So bring a few friends and all of you can work out together, and the best part is it is FREE!!!! We ask that COVID-19 protocols be observed and after using the equipment that you sanitize with the wipes provided for everyone’s safety.

What do you do with your old cellphones? Carroll County Senior Center has a donation box for old and broken cellphones. We recycle them by sending them into a company that refurbishes them for emergency 911 phones for areas devastated by disasters and for sale to low-income people. We currently have a box at the Senior Center. If you know of anyone looking to get rid of old cellphones, have them drop them off at the Carroll County Senior Center during our regular business hours 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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12 TRANSIT FARES DONATION FORM FOR CCSSO Clip Out and Return

____ $5 ____ $10 ____$20

____$50 ____$100 ____$500

Memorial_________________________________________________________ Other_____________________________________________________________

The current fare schedule is listed below. Please have the correct amount for your fare. Drivers don’t carry change and will not be able to stop to make change. It is preferred that you pay for a single, one-way ride when you are picked up at your home. The return home portion is paid when you are picked up to go home. All fares are one-way Passenger

In County

Name_____________________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________ City____________________________________ State ________ Zip ______

MAIL TO: Carroll County Senior Services Organization PO BOX 89, 17612 E. Benton St., Mt. Carroll, IL 61053

• CCSSO Continued from Page 11 Shirley Fritz, Savanna Craig Dimmick, Mt. Carroll Jim Calhoun, Mt. Carroll Ann Crouse, Mt. Carroll Charlie Dauphin, Savanna Director Deb Connor SHAP/SHIP Counselor Deb Connor, Karen Holm, Sandra Aude Office Manager Karen Holm NIAAA Advisory Board Jane Law, Darla Burkholder NIAAA Board of Directors Donna Bausman County Board Liaison Gary Imel Mission Statement The mission of CCT is to provide safe, reliable, and cost effective public transportation to citizens of Carroll County. We are committed to enhancing quality of life through affordable and accessible transportation service. Our Carroll County Transit team pledges to provide courteous service to our customers and meet the changing needs of our region. Carroll County Transit receives Title III B Older Americans Act and State of Illinois

General Revenue Funds through the Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging, Operation Assistance from Federal (5311), and Down State Operations Assistance Program (DOAP). CCT Operations Manager Alicia Kness CCT Dispatchers Tina Hughes, Lisa Disher, Tawny Loper, Bebe Irons, Denise Noordhoff CCT Grants Manager Mary Maszk CCT Transit Drivers Leo Gelwicks, Mike Miller, Austin Wallestad,Wayne Becker, Lisa Disher, Danny Prowant, Karen Phillips, Taylor Bensching , Kristin Knapp, Carolyn Olsen, William Kee, Alvin Haan, Kim Haan, Joseph Czurylo, Brad Wilson, Robert Zuck CCT Advisory Board Mike Doty-CCT P-Com Mary Maszk, CCT Administrative Manager Alicia Kness, CCT Dispatch Manager Anna Gray Edward Heflin-RTAC Jon Murray-Rolling Hills Jane Law - CCSSO Board Liaison Dawn Holland, CC Health Department Connie Davis – Sinnissippi Deb Connor, CCSSO/CCT Director Carroll County Transit 815-244-0011 Fax: 312-278-0142

Seniors (65+) Donation *Public (18-64) $5 *Disabled/Veterans $3 Students (18+) $3 Children 12-17 $1 **Children under 12 $1

Out of County $4 $8 $4 $3 $2 $1

Punch Cards 20 Rides for $60 (with free round trip at the end) 10 Rides for $30 (with no incentive) Student Punch Cards 20 Rides for $40 (college 18+) 20 Rides for $20 (non-college under 18) 10 Rides for $10 (non-college under 18)

Bingo Bingo is held at the Senior Center on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. For the month of May the dates are Tuesday, May 3 and Tuesday, May 17. I am happy to announce that on the third Tuesday, Jim Wiebenga from Allure, will be calling Bingo for our players. They play with nickels and dimes so make sure and bring some of your extra change as sometimes there are “big” winners. Mark your calendar, and join us. No charge. Coffee is provided. In case of bad weather please listen to WCCI Radio (100.3) for closing information. SHIP Counselors Karen Holm, Sandra Aude and Deb Connor are all SHIP Counselors and Certified Information and Referral Specialists for Aging. Karen and Deb are available for information and/or assistance to clients and their caregivers on Medicare, Medicaid, prescriptions (i.e. Medicare Part D, Social Security Extra Help and patient assistance programs). Karen and Deb can also assist with these; license plate discount (Benefits Access Program), free amplified phone program (ITAC), Property Tax Assessment Freeze, etc. Stop at the office, 17612 E Benton St., Mt. Carroll, IL or call 815-244 1800 for assistance or to set up

*In county-$1 per stop not scheduled with dispatch *Out of county-$2 per stop not scheduled with dispatch **Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult as well as an age appropriate car seat. The chaperone will not be charged to ride with child. Hours of Operation Transportation is available Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the exception of observed Holidays (see below). In case of inclement weather, Carroll County Transit will not transport to ensure the safety of riders as well as our drivers. Listen to local media (radio-WCCI and TV-KWQC Channel 6) for closure information as well as the Facebook. Holiday Schedule These are the holidays observed by CCT: New Year’s Eve Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July , Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day

an appointment.

Do you qualify for a discount on your Illinois license plates?

Here are the income guidelines for the license plate discount. If you qualify, you can apply for the Benefits Access Program, (Formerly Circuit Breaker) and receive a discount on your license plate sticker. The new income guidelines for the license plate discount (gross income) are: • 1-person household, $33,562; • 2-person household, $44,533; • 3-person household $55,500. The age requirement is 65 or disabled. Applicants need to bring in 2020 income to file (1040 &1099s). Call 815244-1800 if you have any question. Please note that is gross income not AGI.

Hospice Services

We now have Hospice brochures at the Senior Center for anyone that may be needing this service. They are a wonderful service to help prepare family and friends for the loss of a loved one, and also provides additional support often needed after the loss occurs. Their emphasis is to assist families who desire to care for their loved one during the final phases of life. They care for the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of their patients and their families as they deal with this period of illness and bereavement.

GRAPEVINE Just a reminder to keep on your toes for those “Scammers” they are very tricky and can sound so legitimate. So please beware. Please note the newest scam going around. A person calls you and ask for you Medicare number because they are issuing new Medicare cards with a chip in them. This is not true at all, please tell them you know this is a scam and hang up immediately. Key Takeaways • Scammers use phone calls and email messages to impersonate Social Security personnel and trick people into giving up personal information. • Common tactics include threatening to cut off

Rules of the Road class is May 27 The Carroll County Senior Center will host a Rules of the Road Class on Friday, May 27, from 9-10:30 a.m. This class is for anyone who is going to be taking their driver’s test to renew their license. This class is offered by the Secretary of State’s Office and the instructor will go through all the information that will be on the test and more. There is no charge for this class. Please remember

we are in our new building located at 17612 E. Benton St., Please call the Senior Center to sign up at 815-2441800.

Meeting on balance, range of motion On Wednesday, May 4, Michel O’Hara will provide an informational meeting on the happenings of the Savanna Swimming Pool at 1 p.m., at the Senior Center, 17612 E. Benton St., Mt. Carroll. Michel will update everyone on the classes offered at the pool that would benefit elderly people. Who wouldn’t want to improve their balance and range of motion? Sure hope to see you at this meeting. Any questions please call Deb at 815-244-1800.

Paper, aluminum can pickup schedule for May Lanark Saturday, May 14 (subject to availability of volunteers) 8 to 10 a.m. Bank parking lot

Milledgeville Saturday, May 14 (subject to availability of volunteers) 8 to 10 a.m. Main Street parking lot by Railroad Depot

Chadwick Saturday, May 14 (subject to availability of volunteers) 8 to 10 a.m. at City Hall

Shannon Saturday, May 28

Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter.

(subject to availability of volunteers) 8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. South side of the park

STATISTICS (2021/2022)

Lake Carroll Please place papers in the plastic container provided.

Fiscal Year July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022

Mt. Carroll Weekdays 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Senior Center

Please place in trailer if after hours. Do not leave at the front door.

NOTES No paper pickup if it is raining. Phone books are welcome. Recyclers cut off the binding and are able to use the paper.

NOTES: The Senior Center would like to remind everyone that we do not accept magazine or slicks (advertising flyers). We do not have the resources to dispose of slicks, magazines, aluminum tins, personal mail, junk mail, glass or plastic bottles or steel cans.

Paper sold: April......................0 tons Money rec’d YTD:............... $496.85 Paper sold YTD:............... 5.230 tons Total YTD:....................... $496.85 5 cent cans sold April ...... $57.50 5 cent cans sold YTD...... $231.50 Pounds of Aluminum beverage cans sold for April..................405 pounds Total for aluminum beverage cans sold for April........................ $427.20 Pounds of aluminum cans sold year to date................ 1,682 pounds Cans sold year to date......$1,235.13

CONTRIBUTIONS The CCSSO would like to thank the following who have made contributions to the Senior Center during the month of April. DONATIONS Rebecca Durward Jerry Gelwicks Karen Hamilton Betty Rose Mariann & Vernon Taylor Billy Skipper Marvin & Cathy Green Ruby Handel Marilyn Miller Sharon Peters Carol Krughel James & Marleen Bower Richard Breuning Beverly Haan Don & Viola Zink Lillian Dyson

Robert & Cecelia Jacobson Cory & Diane Pidde Keith & Joyce Gouker Rita & Lester Mitchell Sue Hendrickson Deb Leonard David & Joan Abbott Eileen Gehrke Nada Sweely Mike & Deb Rausch Paula Baker James Rasmussen Stanley Franks Karroll & Sally Phillips Bob Zuck Jean Guentner Russell & Joan Schryver Alfred & Delores Fredericks Dorothy Hartman Tom & Barb Shaw Karen Ranchino

Larry & Ramona Koning Deb Noordhoff Ron & Kathy Fossett Joyce Daehler David Coyle Stanley Westerman Craig & Jolene LaShelle Edwin Gollmer Deb Davenport Paul & Diane Wurster Jacquelyn Elder Alberta Dykhuizen Mary Highstrom Sally Flickinger Mary Stevens Joyce Behrens Shirley Hastings Patrick McGowan Stanley & Nancy Larem Ruth Barr Tom & Lydia Root

Marjorie Guenzler TOWNSHIPS Elkhorn, Milledgeville York, Thomson Rock Creek/Lima, Lanark COMMUNITY FUNDS Thomson Community Fund, Thomson CHURCHES St. Wendelin Catholic Church, Shannon MEMORIALS Vernon & Jackie Adolph – for Vesta Hurley

For a complete listing of donors FY20202021, see the annual report. (Copies are available at the Senior Center office.)

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2 openings Full-Time and Part-Time Positions at Blackhawk Area Credit Union Polo Office For details, contact Jessica at: 815-946-3660 - or - email: jessica.reynolds@bacu.org

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MAINTENANCE WORKER The City of Morrison is accepting applications for a Public Services Maintenance Worker. In addition to being energetic, personable, and ethical, the ideal applicant has experience with grounds maintenance, street, sewer, and/or water systems and experience with a wide variety of tools and equipment. Must be able to pass a physical and acquire a CDL within 6 months of hire. The typical daytime hours are Monday-Friday 7am3:30pm and after hours/overtime as needed. Applicants must embrace the Core Values of Kindness, Respect, and Integrity. Starting wage $17.77. Excellent benefits. The job application can be picked up from City Hall; found at www.morrisonil.org/forms/ under Human Resources; or requested from Lori Matlack lmatlack@morrisonil.org Send completed applications to Public Services Director, Lori Matlack at lmatlack@morrisonil.org or drop off / mailed to: City Hall 200 W. Main St., Morrison, IL 61270 If you have any questions, contact City Hall 815-772-7657 Application deadline April 29th. EOE

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Full time. Hourly pay with benefits. Contact Schoff Farm Service, Inc. Walnut, IL. 815-379-2777

FRONT OFFICE / CLERICAL Part-time to eventually full time front office / clerical help in a local Polo office. Email resume to: opportunitypolo@ gmail.com

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT The City of Sterling is seeking a competent full-time Administrative Assistant to assist in the successful and efficient daily operations of the Building and Zoning Department. The ideal candidate will be a dependable and hardworking professional that is able to perform a variety of office related tasks in a fast-paced environment. The qualified candidate must possess excellent customer service skills and have the ability to work with a high degree of attention to detail. Comparable or similar experience is required. The position is a Grade 4, ($18.49 per hour) and includes health benefits and enrollment in IMRF. The City of Sterling is an equal opportunity employer. Visit our website at www.sterling-il.gov and click on Government and Career Opportunities for the job description and application. If interested, please submit a resume and job application to the City Manager's office, 212 Third Avenue, Sterling, IL. Resumes and applications may also be submitted to ddillow@sterling-il.gov All applications must be received by 8:00 am on May 16, 2022. For more information, contact 815-632-6621.

EMPLOYMENT

FRANTZ Manufacturing Company is growing, and we have an URGENT NEED for MACHINE OPERATORS to set-up and run production machines and other equipment that makes our products. Night shifts workers wanted! Anyone with experience in manufacturing is welcome to apply. We offer a great starting wage and excellent benefits with: Immediate Medical/Dental

Apply in person at 2711 Locust St., Sterling, IL 61081 between the hours of 8am & 4pm, Monday-Friday. An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

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EXTENSION PROGRAM COORDINATOR University of Illinois Extension

is offering 4-H & Youth Development Program Coordinator positions in Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside counties. Full-time positions that include some nights and weekend work. Positions include health, dental, vision, vacation/sick leave, and college tuition waivers for self and family. To apply go to:

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Habilitation Aide Exceptional Care & Training Center Sterling, Illinois Assist persons with disabilities with daily living activities in a residential care facility. May advise persons with disabilities regarding such things as nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.

ANNOUNCEMENTS CELEBRATE RECOVERY! A program based on the Bible. Weekly Meeting Every Friday from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at York Community Church, Thomson, IL. Contact: Robert Heath @ 815-2593550.

POLO GARAGE SALES HUGE SALE! The Christmas Cupboard, 116 N Franklin Av, Polo Apr 20-23, and Apr 27-30. 9-5. Mid-century couch, recliner, jacuzzi tub, treadmill, food dehydrator, juicer, coffee table, kitchen cart, black acrylic TV stand, Kirby vacuum, clothes, household, crafts, antiques.

CLOTHING RIP -N- TEAR: Sewing RepairsBlue Jeans, Work Clothes & Zippers Replaced. In Thomson area 815-541-3178

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Locally raised pork and beef for sale. Processed at Johnson's Locker in Chadwick, IL. Frozen & packaged. Call 815-632-7149 please leave a message.

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Email us at: HR@frantz-mfg.com or Come in person or send resume to: 3201 West Lefevre Rd, Sterling, IL 61081. Call us at: (815) 625-7063

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by May 5, 2022. For more information contact Karla Belzer at 815-632-3611 or kbelzer@illinois.edu The University is an AA-EOE www.inclusiveillinois.edu

insurance, Quick Vacation plus Earned Paid Time Off, Retirement 401k w/Co Match, and Monthly Bonuses!

We are hiring for CLASS “A” Combination CDL Drivers who must also be willing to work in our warehouse, loading and unloading trucks and materials. Must have a valid CLASS “A” CDL with combination. This position requires the use of operating our company vehicles so you must have a good driving record with having at least 2 years CDL driving experience. We offer an excellent wage and benefit package including Health, Dental and Vision Insurance and a pension plan.

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MACHINE OPERATORS Days and Nights Needed!

CALL 815-220-6942

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OR by mail to: Melissa Francque, Executive Director Exceptional Care & Training Center 2601 Woodlawn Road Sterling, IL 61081 For more information call 815-626-5820

2 Bed/2 Bath Duplex. 1 car garage. $850/+ Deposit. No pets. No smoking. Available 5/1 815-625-7508

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Believe it or not, your teens do need your guidance about how to avoid drinking alcohol. Disappointing their Parents is the number one reason teens decide not to drink alcohol. As a parent you may have the greatest inﬂuence over a teen’s behavior. In fact, experts believe parents play a key role in preventing teen car carshes and deaths. Here’s what you can do: • Understand that most teens who drink do so to get drunk. • Recognize the dangers of teen drinking and driving and that teen drivers are at much greater risk of crashing after drinking alcohol than adult drivers. • Provide teens with a safe way to get home (such as picking them up or paying for a cab) if their driver has been drinking. Providing alcohol or places for teens to PARTY, carries serious consequences. Under Illinois State Social Host and Parental Responsibility Laws you can be fined up to $2500 and/or imprisoned. If someone is seriously injured or dies because YOU provided the alcohol or the places for teens to party, YOU can be found civilly liable, and this can COST HOUSE, your CAR, your YOU Everything … Your Y FUTURE.

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

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TALK TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT NOT DRINKING ALCOHOL

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 SAMHSA Drug Free Communities Grant.