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Eastland High School graduate Katlyn Spong receives a special surprise Sunday when her brother Travis, who is a member of the U.S. Air Force stationed in Japan, flew home to present her with her diploma. Story on page 8. Vol. 82 • No. 1 One Section • 20 Pages

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Carroll County to receive ARPA funds for emergency food, shelter programs Carroll County is slated to receive $2,864 in Phase 39 and $8,892 in Phase ARPA-R funds to supplement emergency food and shelter programs. The money awarded to Carroll County will be used to supplement existing services that provide emergency food and shelter services in Carroll County. The selection was made by a National Board, which is chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and consists of representatives from The Salvation Army, American Red Cross, United Jewish Communities, Catholic Charities USA, National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. and United Way Worldwide. The Local Board, which is chaired by the United Way of Northwest Illinois and is composed of representatives from Carroll County, is charged with distributing funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas in the communities. The local board is seeking applications from qualified service organiza-

tions (see detailed list of qualifications below) serving Carroll County. Those interested in applying can visit United Way of Northwest Illinois’ website or contact that office to receive an application. The Carroll County Emergency Food and Shelter Local Board previously has distributed emergency food and shelter funds to Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency Senior Citizen Services, Riverview Center and Great River Outreach. Areas that are eligible to receive funds include served meals, other food, mass shelter (on-site), other shelter, supplies/equipment and building code repairs/accessibility improvements. Eligibility requirements for agencies to receive funds: • Nonprofit, faith-based and governmental organizations that provide food, shelter and supportive services within the intent of the program may be eligible based on the terms from the National Board. • Past EFSP participation is not a requirement.

NEWS BRIEF Kids Summer Fun Fair is June 4 in Lanark City Park

LANARK – The Kids Summer Fun Fair will be Saturday, June 4, in Lanark City Park. The free event will kick off summer with kid-focused games and activities. Activities will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and include make and take projects, games, bubbles, a scavenger hunt and more. Businesses, organizations and individuals, such as the Girl Scouts and

local artist Rachel Burkholder, will be on hand to offer information on the kid-centered activities they offer. Spaces still are available for other organizations to present their opportunities for kids activities. Call Alisha at 815.858-5511 by May 27 to reserve a free location at the Kids Summer Fun Fair. The event is sponsored by the Celebrate Lanark Committee. Visit the Celebrate Lanark Facebook page for more information.

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Cleaning supplies for shelters, feeding sites, small equipment purchases up to $300 per item (e.g., microwave) Utility services for clients: (gas, electric, water) Administrative allowance: 2% of jurisdiction’s award, local board determines use Public or private voluntary organizations interested in applying for emergency food and shelter program funds can visit www.uwni.org/efsp or call the United Way of Northwest Illinois at 815-232-5184 for an application. Grant request applications are due by 4 p.m. June 15 at the United Way office, 524 W. Stephenson St., Freeport. Since 1950, the United Way of Northwest Illinois has been a leader in providing human and financial resources in response to identified health and human service needs to improve the quality of life in Carroll, Stephenson and Jo Daviess counties.

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The Pearl City Education Foundation awarded $14,750 in scholarships to 12 Class of 2022 graduating seniors. The scholarships are made possible through generous donations from alumni, businesses, families and individuals. Recipients pictured in the front row from left are Oliver Petta, Madilyn Diddens, Audra Lartz and Karalynn Kerr: Back row are Jacob Joseph, Sidney Wright, Owen Joseph, Ben Bremmer, Riley Schauer, Brianna Sager, Kendall Dixon and Cody Pitts.

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Meet Sara Norman, our 2022 summer intern By SARA NORMAN

Carroll County Farm Bureau summer intern Summer is finally here! I am extremely excited to introduce myself, Sara Norman, as the summer intern here at the Carroll County Farm Bureau. I am a junior at Olivet Nazarene University, located in Bourbonnais. I am studying business administration with a double concentration in management and human resource management, as well as a minor in marketing. I am part of the swim and dive team at ONU, and I co-lead my university’s chapter of Food Recovery Network, which is a national program fighting hunger in the U.S. I am from Fulton, so my commute to work is just hopping north across the county line. I am extremely excited to work with Chas and learn a bit more about the farm bureau during my time here this summer. I know we already have a lot of stuff planned this summer, and I am excited to jump right in. If you stop by the office this summer, I would love to meet you! In just the few days I have been working at the Carroll County Farm Bureau, I already have been introduced to a lot

about what we do here, and I realized quickly that it will be easy for me to be passionate about my internship this summer. I don’t view this as just fulfilling a graduation requirement or as a summer job, but rather as a way to get me fully immersed in what it means to run a nonprofit organization, as well as work with hundreds of members to satisfy their needs. I love that I get to work for an organization that puts the needs of the community first rather than the profits the company receives. Learning about what the farm bureau does and how it educates and promotes agriculture is important to me because that is a huge part of my life as well. Living in such a rich area of agriculture, it is important to remember where our food comes from and why we need to educate about it. The world is always changing, but where our food comes from isn’t, and I fully believe in what the farm bureau does to protect it. As I mentioned above, we have a lot of activities and events planned this summer that I am extremely excited about. We are working again with the county libraries for our summer pro-

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. For sale: 840 Brush bull Woods mower, $2500, 815-499-9533. For sale: Young men’s jeans, like new. Urban Pipeline, Levi and Wrangler brands sizes 34x30, 34x32, 36x32, and 36x34. Asking $10 to $15 each. Also for sale: George brand black dress pants like new size 38x32 asking $10 and Ocean Current swim trunks size 36 for $5. Call or text 563-357-8555 near Thomson and please leave a message if no answer. grams in June and July. Stop by your local library for details about the times and dates. Along with the library programs, the Carroll County Farm Bureau is doing its own summer reading program. We donated a lot of ag books to the libraries last week along with the awesome barn bookshelves made by the Young Leaders. Children need to read 10 ag books by the end of July and they will receive a

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Willard Louis Carby Jr., 79, of Lake Carroll, Illinois, passed on 5/11/2022. Arrangements entrusted to Law-Jones Funeral Home, Lanark, Illinois. Additional information: 800-525-2264.

Mark Richard Merboth, 59, of Nevada, died March 5, 2022, at his home. Mark died JOHN W. ‘JACK’ JANSSEN after a long illness from a progressive John W. “Jack” Janssen, 90, of Chadwick, neurological disorder. Illinois, passed on May 14, 2022. Mark was born on Arrangements entrusted to Law-Jones FuApril 26, 1962, in Morrison, Ill., to Charlotte neral Home, Mount Carroll, Illinois. Additional and Elmer Merboth. information: 815-273-2264. There will be a memorial service at Argo Fay Methodist Church on Friday, May 27, 2022, at MARY JO TRACEY 1pm followed by an open house celebration of life at Manny’s Pizza (Savanna). Mark will Mary Jo Tracey, 91, of Savanna, IL, passed on be interred at the Lanark Cemetery with a May 16, 2022. private ceremony on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Arrangements entrusted to Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, IL. Additional information: (800) 525-2264.

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We proudly salute the brave men and women who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. With courage and conviction, these heroes have protected America’s freedom through the generations, and we are forever grateful to them.

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APPLE RIVER – On May 7, Terrence Ingram, president of the Eagle Nature Foundation, conducted a Spring Big Bird Day at Apple Creek Prairie, Arboretum and Woods. He started conducting the annual bird count in 2016 to document the loss of birds to the devastation that agricultural sprays have been causing, as well as the damage to insect and plant life, which is the lifeblood for birds. Each year, Ingram has been seeing fewer birds, both in numbers and variety, he said. On Spring Big Bird Day this year, Ingram recorded 43 species. It was three more species than he had documented last year. Of the 43 species, Ingram saw only one bird of 16 of those species and two birds of 10 species. To help the Eagle Nature Foundation raise money for its efforts to save the bald eagle and other endangered species, Ingram is asking for financial pledges. So far, ENF has received $630 in donations.

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sponsoring a 50/50 raffle with the tickets $5 each. The raffle is open to anyone who wishes to donate to the organization. The winner’s name will be drawn during ENF’s Boat Tour on Aug. 27 on the Mississippi River. The winner does not have to be present to win. The purse in some past 50/50 raffles has been as high as $1,300. “This 50/50 raffle is one way that ENF has to raise the vital money needed to study the bald eagle to determine why there are not more immature eagles seen during the winter season,” Ingram said. “During ENF’s 2022 annual midwinter bald eagle count, four dams on the Mississippi River had adult eagles with no immatures at all. This follows a gradual decline in the number and percentage of immatures that have been recorded by this annual count over the past 10 years.” Those interested in entering the 50/50 raffle should send checks ($5 a ticket or $50 for 11 tickets) to the Eagle Nature Foundation, 300 E. Hickory St., Apple River, IL 61001, before Aug. 27. There is no limit to how many tickets may be purchased.

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Special surprise for one Eastland grad on Sunday By EARLEEN HINTON’

ehinton@shawmedia.com LANARK – Katlyn Spong experienced the gamut of emotions Sunday when she waited on the stage at Eastland High School to receive her diploma. “I was shocked and confused as to why no one was giving me my diploma. Then I saw my brother and I could not stop crying,” Katlyn said. Katlyn’s brother, Travis, an airman first class stationed in Japan, was hidden away behind the stage through a collaborative effort by Eastland Principal Monica Burkholder and some key members of the Spong family. When Katlyn’s name was called she walked across the stage and nervously waited as Travis made his appearance in full dress uniform. He handed his sister her diploma and they immediately embraced and Katlyn began crying. “I was so surprised,” Katlyn said. “I didn’t know what was happening at first. I can’t believe it.” That pleasant shock was echoed by the siblings’ mom, Kathy. “I had no idea. He’s stationed at Misawa Air Base in Japan, so, yeah, I was surprised, too,” Kathy said.

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Eastland High School graduate Katlyn Spong (left) received a special surprise on Sunday when her brother Travis (right), who is a member of the U.S. Air Force stationed in Japan, flew home to present her with her diploma. Pictured in the center is Travis’ and Katlyn’s mom, Kathy, who also didn’t know her son was returning home for the ceremony. Burkholder said she was contacted by Travis’ dad and step-mom about a month ago asking if it would be possible to have Travis, a 2019 Eastland graduate, present Katlyn her diploma. “We figured out where we could hide him and worked on a plan,” Burk-

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holder said. “All it would have taken would have been for one person to see him and it would not have been a surprise. We had him come in Sunday morning to practice and it all worked out perfect.” Travis arrived in Chicago on Friday and drove to Lanark on Saturday – making it two days he had to stay hidden in order for the surprise to work. “This morning we had a rehearsal and had to be careful no one saw me,” he said smiling. Katlyn was one of 46 seniors who graduated Sunday during the 45-minute ceremony in the high school gym. Addison Burkholder was the salutatorian and gave her top 10 list of memories during her 13 years in the

school district. “I appreciate all the cherished memories we have made together. Truly the things that really stand out for me are the memories of my friends, classmates, teachers and family. I wish you all nothing but the best in your future endeavors,” she said to her classmates. “Don’t be afraid to live life to the fullest – you have one life, so make it count. Continue to make memories and persevere through all obstacles life throws at you.” Kellen Henze was the valedictorian. “I can’t help but feel an overwhelming thankfulness for everything we have all been blessed with,” Henze said. “I am thankful for the community that has always supported us through thick and thin. They say it takes a village to raise a child and we all got very, very lucky with the village we were brought up in.” He also thanked Eastland staff, parents, family, classmates, friends and mentors who provided him an “amazing support system.” “Dr. Seuss said it best when he said we ought to be thankful a whole heaping lot for the people and places we’re lucky we’re not. And this could not be more true. We, myself included, often take for granted the littlest things in our life. Like the food on the table, the roof over our heads and the bed we sleep on,” he said. “Other people would kill to have the so-called problems that we face on a daily basis. “Wherever you end up in the future, or whatever moment you find yourself in, you can always find something to be thankful for because as a wise man once said, ‘It is not happy people who are thankful, it is thankful people who are happy,’” Henze said.

Eastland’s Kellen Henze finds his mom in the stands and gives her a hug and flower during commencement on Sunday. Henze was the valedictorian for the Class of 2022. Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media

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Eastland Junior High track teams fare well at state meet The Eastland Junior High School track teams competed in East Peoria at the IESA State Track Meet last week and came home with four state champions and a second-place team finish from the eighth grade boys. State champions from the eighth grade boys team were Braden Anderson, Zy Haverland, Parker Krogman, Draven Zier and alternate Cameron Huber in the 4x200 relay (1:40.52), Zier in the long jump (19 feet, 2 inches) and Krogman in the 110 hurdles (16.43 seconds). Trixie Carroll from the eighth grade girls team was a state champion in the

long jump (16-4.75). Krogman was third in the 200 (24.77) and tied for seventh with teammate Anderson in high jump (5 feet). For the eighth grade girls, Shelby Groezinger was second in the long jump (16-.75) and Vanessa Allen was 11th in high jump (4-5). For the seventh grade boys, the 4x100 relay of Kole Hauptman, Phineas Mullen, Cartsen Wade, Bode Waller and alternate Wyatt Carroll was 15th in 53.86 seconds, Phineas Mullen placed 20th in shot put (33 feet) and Kole Hauptman was 25th in shot put (31-11.5).

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CHARLESTON – Sauk Valley athletes won 11 medals in nine events in Saturday’s finals of the IHSA Girls State Track and Field meet at O’Brien Field on the campus of Eastern Illinois University. Sterling junior Alice Sotelo won the state championship in the Class 2A triple jump. Oregon senior Jenae Bothe took home the state title in the 1A shot put. Several other locals brought home hardware for finishing in the top nine, while a few others just missed medals. Fulton’s 4x200 relay team of Abbi Thyne, Annaka Hackett, Mikayla Gazo and Lauren Mahoney finished fifth in Class 1A in a school-record time of 1:45.96, improving on their seed time of 1:47.93 from Thursday’s prelims. That time just missed the quartet’s own record of 1:43.6, but they were able to surpass it on their final run together; Thyne, Gazo and Mahoney are all seniors. Forreston-Polo’s Sydni Badertscher tied for fifth in the 1A shot put, as her top prelim throw of 11.37 meters (37 feet, 33/4 inches) carried over and turned out to be her best on the weekend. She credited a loud cheering section for

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West Carroll’s Emma Randecker (509) competes in the 200 finals during the IHSA Girls State Track and Field Championships on Saturday in Charleston. her and Bothe as propelling her effort. Her Cardinals teammate Letrese Buisker tied for sixth in the 1A high jump, which was moved indoors to Lantz Fieldhouse, adjacent to O’Brien Field. The high jump, long jump, triple jump and pole vault were held inside because of inclement weather. Buisker was one of 12 high jumpers who all cleared 1.55 meters (5 feet, 1 inch) to qualify for the finals. She then hit her first four heights on Saturday with only one miss,

clearing 1.57 meters (5-13/4) before bowing out with three misses at 1.60 meters (5-3). West Carroll freshman Emma Randecker took sixth in the 1A 200 dash, clocking a 26.48 to beat her prelim time by 0.16 seconds. Amboy co-op sophomore Elly Jones won a pair of medals, placing seventh in the 1A 100 hurdles and ninth in the 1A triple jump. She ran the hurdles in 15.80 seconds, improving on her seed time by .07 seconds

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and moving up two spots after qualifying for finals in ninth. She improved on her top prelim triple jump by .02 meters to 10.35 (33-111/2), but did not move up from her finals seed. Her Clippers teammate and first cousin Lauren Althaus improved on her finals seed by two spots to finish seventh in the 1A 400, clocking a 1:00.66 to break the school record she just set in Thursday’s prelims – she ran a 1:00.83 in that race to break the school record of 1:00.9 she previously shared with her older sister Ashley. The senior, who will attend St. Ambrose next year but does not plan on running track, was able to soak in the moment during and after her final run on EIU’s blue track. Erie-Prophetstown’s Riley Packer finished 10th in the 1A 800, just missing out on a medal by one place and 0.33 seconds. Her time of 2:22.14 was a PR and moved her up two spots from her 12th seed after prelims. She ran a 2:25.93 in that race. She led for most of the first lap, only to see a large group pass her right as she got back to the line to start her second lap. Still, the senior was pleased with her performance to close out her Panthers career. Dixon’s 4x800 relay team of Hannah Steinmeyer, Emma Smith, Keeley Mick and Kait Knipple brought home the eighth-place medal with a time of 9:56.91, a new PR.

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12 BOYS TRACK SECTIONAL Seven area teams send qualifiers to state from 1A Erie Sectional ERIE – Out of the eight Sauk Valley-area boys track and field teams that competed at the Class 1A Erie Sectional at Wayne Hein Field on May 19, seven will have a representative at the IHSA Boys State Track and Field championships in Charleston this week. Three Newman relay teams made the cut for this year’s state championships and one took home a sectional title. The 4x800 relay team of Jacob Donald, Wyatt Widolff, Lucas Simpson and Thomas Powers was the sectional winner, clocking a time of 8:40.96. Widolff, Donald, Simpson and Owen McBride later qualified in the 4x400, finishing second with a time of 3:35.64. In the 4x200, Owen McBride, Cody McBride, Ayden Batten and Marcus Williams earned another runner-up finish for the Comets, running a 1:36.42. Ohio senior Brock Loftus qualified for his third state championship in three eligible seasons, completing the 3,200-meter run in 10:27.52 for a second-place finish for the Amboy-LaMoille-Ohio-AFC co-op. Fulton will send two qualifiers to Charleston this week after a pair of personal-record outings at sectionals. Braiden Damhoff took second in the shot put to secure his spot at state, recording a throw of 13.35 meters. Daken Pessman was the other state qualifier for the Steamers, posting a sectional-title winning triple jump of 12.55 meters. Erie-Prophetstown, the second-place finisher as a team, qualified for state in six events and secured four individual sectional titles.

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Milledgeville’s Kacen Johnson clears the final hurdle in the 110-meter hurdles at the 1A Erie Sectional on May 19. He finished fourth in the race, but beat the state-qualifying time to advance to this weekend’s state meet. Braxton Froeliger was a triple qualifier for the Panthers, picking up a sectional title individually in the long jump with a leap of 6.68 meters. He also garnered a runner-up finish in the 4x100 relay, logging a time of 44.23 with teammates Michael Carlson, Trevor Cobo and Ben Lantz. The same relay team went on to win a sectional title in the 4x200 later in the evening, recording a time of 1:33.72. Lantz also was a triple qualifier for E-P, winning a sectional title individually in the 300-meter hurdles with a run of 43.65 seconds, and qualifying in the two aforemen-

tioned relays. Cobo qualified individually as well, with a runner-up high jump finish of 1.85 meters. Parker Holdorf was another sectional champion and state qualifier for the Panthers in the pole vault, clearing the bar at 3.70 meters. Kolton Wilk and Kacen Johnson qualified for state for Milledgeville-Eastland. Wilk leapt 6.25 meters in the long jump for a runner-up finish, while Johnson finished fourth in the 110 hurdles, but his time of 15.52 seconds easily beat the state-qualifying mark of 16.00.

Brady Wolf, Justice Brainerd, Thomas Dauphin and Alex Anderson won a pair of sectional titles for Morrison in the 4x100 and 4x400 relays, blazing to times of 44.11 seconds and 3:33.82, respectively. Riverdale placed first as a team with 97 points. E-P was the runner-up with 81 points. Newman took sixth (43 points) in the 16-team meet, Morrison was seventh (32), and Fulton and Milledgeville-Eastland tied for eighth (31). The Amboy co-op came in at 10th (27), and Bureau Valley finished 13th (11).

Hartman allowed just three earned runs and five hits in 5-plus innings, striking out seven and walking four. 1A Durand Regional final Forreston 2, Durand 0: The Cardinals claimed the regional championship, scoring two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to break a scoreless tie. Rylee Broshous and Brooke Boettner had RBIs, and Kara Erdmann and Adriana Miller each had a hit for Forreston (19-4). Erdmann pitched a three-hitter, striking out six and walking three. The Cardinals will take on Pearl City in the South Beloit Sectional semifinal at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. Baseball - 1A Amboy Regional final Fulton 13, Eastland 5: The Steamers

scored three runs in each of the first two innings, then added three more runs in the fourth and four in the sixth to secure a 1A regional championship. Jacob Jones had two doubles and a home run, driving in three runs and scoring twice to lead Fulton. Davis Ludin was 3 for 4 with a double, four RBIs and a run, and Ian Wiebenga had a pair of singles, two RBIs and three runs. Ryan Eads drove in a pair of runs, Brock Mason and Kannon Wynkoop each had two singles and scored twice, and Drew Dykstra drove in a run and scored another. Dykstra got the win, pitching six innings and allowing five runs (two earned), six hits and three walks with 13 strikeouts. Jones struck out two and walked one in an inning of hitless, scoreless relief.

The Cougars scored two runs in the top of the first, and added three in the fifth. Hunter Miller had two RBIs, Cole Huber had two singles an RBI and a run, and Kellen Henze doubled, drove in a run and scored twice. Owen Rogers and Carson Heckman also scored for Eastland. Rogers allowed nine runs (six earned) and 11 hits in four innings, with five strikeouts and a walk. Allyn Geerts gave up four runs (two earned) and three hits in two innings of relief, striking out two and walking one. The Steamers will play the winner of Saturday’s East Dubuque Regional final between Warren-Stockton and East Dubuque at the 1A Lena-Winslow Sectional at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

SPORTS ROUNDUP Softball 1A Dakota Regional final Dakota 7, Polo 3: The Marcos’ season came to an end with a loss to the host Indians in the regional title game. 1A Lena-Winslow Regional final Orangeville 7, Eastland 4: The Cougars came up short against the top-seeded Broncos in the regional championship game in Lena. 1A Pearl City Regional final Pearl City 10, Fulton 0, 6 inn.: The Steamers fell behind 4-0 in the first inning and never recovered in a loss to the host Wolves. Kelsey Crimmins had the lone hit for Fulton, and Resse Germann drew a walk as the Steamers’ only other baserunner. Addison

What’s happening at CCSSO & CCT Hello Everyone, The old saying, “Time waits for no one” is so very, very true. Here we are already in June. As I am writing this I am hoping the weather straightens out for us. We have been receiving many phone calls regarding the ads people are seeing on TV about Advantage Plans, also known as Plan C, you know the ones with Joe Namath and JJ Walker, and making it sound like if you sign up with them you will not have to pay your Part B Premium. That is NOT true at all. In order to qualify for your Part B Premium to be paid you need to meet the income and asset guidelines. The guideline for one person income would be $1,358 a month or less and for two it would need to be $2,059 a month or less. If you think you may qualify then please give us a call. It is my recommendation to not call the numbers on TV as you could do yourself more harm than

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good. Also remember there are still a lot of SCAMS out there. DO NOT give out any information over the phone to anyone. If you are not sure what to do, call the Senior Center at 815-244-1800 and we will help you through the confusion. 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. Veterans Coffee will be on Friday, June 3, 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, June 7 and 21, at 12:30 p.m. Jim Wiebenga from Allure will be calling Bingo on the third Tuesday of the month. Jim brings

yummy treats. I would like to remind everyone that the Senior Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. We are located at 17612 E. Benton Road, Mt. Carroll, IL 61053. There are so many people that still don’t know we have moved. So spread the word. I have listed the holidays we are closed also in this issue. 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. If you would like to donate to the Senior Center I have added a Donation Form in this article that you can use. We greatly appreciate the support from all of our clients.

God Bless all of you, Deb Conner, director

Friday, June 3 - VA Coffee, 9 a.m.

Friday, June 17 - Agency meeting 9 a.m.

Tuesday, June 7 - Bingo 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 18 - Chadwick Paper Pick Up 8– 10 a.m.

Saturday, June 11 - Lanark & Milledgeville Paper Pick Up 8-10 a.m.

Tuesday, June 21 - Board Meeting 9:15 a.m. Bingo 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 15 - World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Saturday, June 25 - Shannon Paper Pick up 8-10:30 a.m.

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Nonagenarians and Centenarians birthdays for June

DONATION FORM FOR CCSSO Clip Out and Return

____ $5 ____ $10 ____$20

____$50 ____$100 ____$500

Memorial_________________________________________________________ Other_____________________________________________________________ Name_____________________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________ City____________________________________ State ________ Zip ______

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

June 1 June 2 June 2 June 16 June 16 June 23 June 26

Jim Themas, Thomson..................... 93 Art Weaver, Savanna.......................90 Alice Miller, Savanna........................90 Kenneth Moll, Shannon................... 95 Virgil Tyler, Savanna........................ 92 Betty Martz, Lanark.......................... 92 Stanley Suchocki, Lanark................90

Happy Birthday to all of you from all of us here at the Senior Center.

Area Agency meeting

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 three-day notice. CCT Dispatchers pictured in the back row, If you need a ride, call 244‑0011 at left to right, are Denise Nordhoff, Bebe least 48 hours in advance to schedule Irons and Lisa Disher. In the front row is your trip. For shopping trips, there is a Tina Hughes. Twany Loper is not pictured. 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 a call at 815-244-0011 and they will be happy to get your ride scheduled.

The Area Agency Meeting will be held on Friday, June 17, at 9 a.m. The presenter this month will be Prairie Legal Services. This meeting will be held at the Carroll County Senior Center, 17612 E. Benton St., Mt. Carroll, IL 61053. Call 815-244-1800 for more information.

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 who 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 through Friday from 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 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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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

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15 Help spread the word for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15. It can be hard to imagine that anyone would deliberately want to harm an elderly person, but unfortunately, elder abuse is a widespread problem. Some instances of elder abuse are intended to exploit the person financially; you’ve probably heard of scams targeting seniors. In other cases, it’s simple negligence: Caregivers don’t provide the basic necessities, such as nutritious food, appropriate medication, safety or assistance with hygiene. If you see something, say something. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, or WEAAD, is an annual initiative launched on June 15, 2006, by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization. In its 66/127 resolution, the United Nations General Assembly designated that date as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a day in which the entire world voices its opposition to any form of abuse of the older generation. WEAAD aims to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of the abuse older people suffer by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic and demographic processes affecting them. Elder abuse is one of the least investigated types of violence and does not get addressed in national action plans as frequently as other key social issues. The UN International Plan of Action described elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue. Globally we have an aging population, with the number of older people in the world expected to be 1.4

billion by 2030. Research suggests that 4 percent to 6 percent of the elderly suffer from some kind of abuse, most of which goes unreported. This day is to make sure we remain focused on our elders, ensuring they lead a life of high quality and dignity. Know the Symptoms of Abuse Bedsores, bruises or chafing could indicate that your loved one is being restrained to a bed or wheelchair, or otherwise physically abused. If he or she has recently lost weight, malnutrition or dehydration could be at play, while poor hygiene is also an indicator of possible abuse. Watch, too, for changes in the person’s mood; if they seem depressed, anxious, agitated, or listless, see if you can discover why. In short, any changes to an elder’s behavior, disposition or physical condition could be cause for concern. If You Suspect Something, Say Something If you do detect signs of abuse, document them. Take pictures of bruises or injuries, get a statement from the victim or any witnesses, and keep a log of any suspicious behavior or circumstances. You can then address your concerns with the manager or director of the long-term care facility or home care provider; if they do not take action, contact the police or an elder abuse attorney. Spread the Word with Social Media It might seem counterintuitive to help prevent the abuse of elders using tools that are largely considered the domain of younger generations, but there’s really no better way to get the word out and foster awareness than through social platforms. Share informational articles on Facebook and use the hashtag #WEAAD on Twitter.

In County

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)

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 June the dates are Tuesday, June 7 and Tuesday, June 21. 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, Sandra, 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

10 Rides for $10 (non-college under 18) *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. Carroll County Transit will provide transportation, Monday – Friday to any Veterans who have an appointment at the VA Medical Center in Madison or the VA Medical Center in Iowa City, Iowa. Please call Carroll County Transit at 815-244-0011 to set up your ride. Hours of Operation Transportation is available Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the exception of observed Holidays. 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.

set up 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 2021 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.

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Be on the lookout for scams

Over the past six months, we have been seeing an increase in “new” Medicare card scams. In 2018, everyone received a new Medicare card in the mail. Scammers are now trying to use this old scam with a new twist. How the scam works is that the fraudsters will call a beneficiary and ask them if they have received their “new” card in the mail. They tell them that the new card is either gold, plastic or has a chip in it. They will then ask the beneficiary to confirm all their personal information and then the consumer never receives that new “card.” Please remember that Medicare will NEVER call you.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of a potential Medicare card scam, please call the Illinois SMP Hotline at (800) 699-9043. Please visit www.illinoissmp.org to download the tip sheet above and all of our other tip sheets to help prevent Medicare fraud. Are you turning 65? Do you need help understanding Medicare A, B, C and D? If so, please come and see us at the Senior Center, 17612 E. Benton St., Mt. Carroll, IL, we will help make this time easier for you. Turning 65 can be very confusing with all the information you receive in the mail about which Medicare D Plan to take or which supplemental to get. If you are

about to turn 65 and have questions regarding what to do, stop by and see our SHIP Counselors, Karen Holm, Sandra Aude, and Deb Connor, and we can help you sort through the confusion and answer some questions you may have. Also remember to stop at the Courthouse to do your Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption Application and Affidavit. The Senior Center is open 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. When you turn 65 and become eligible for Medicare, the best time to enroll is during your Initial Enrollment Period (IEP). Your IEP includes the three months before, the month of, and the three months following your 65th birthday. If you enroll in Medicare during this time, you will avoid late enrollment penalties. Call 815-244-1800.

Paper, aluminum can pickup schedule for June Lanark Saturday, June 11 (subject to availability of volunteers) 8 to 10 a.m. Bank parking lot Saturday, June 11 (subject to availability of volunteers) 8 to 10 a.m. Main Street parking lot by Railroad Depot

Chadwick Saturday, June 18 (subject to availability of volunteers) 8 to 10 a.m. at City Hall

Saturday, June 25

DONATIONS Hiltje Anderson Rodney & Susan Wubbena Ronnie & Bonnie Norman Tom Raab Vernon & Mariann Taylor Margaret Bousman Jud Smith Sunny Folkers-Sarber Catherine VanBrocklin Kim & Pat Miller Crystal Ehredt Bob & Terri Milburn Lyle Musselman Charles & Marcie Dauphin

Paper sold: May......................0 tons

Lake Carroll

Money rec’d YTD:............... $496.85 Paper sold YTD:............... 5.230 tons Total YTD:....................... $496.85

Mt. Carroll - Weekdays

5 cent cans sold May .............. $0

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 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

5 cent cans sold YTD...... $231.50

dispose of slicks, magazines, aluminum tins, personal mail, junk mail, glass or plastic bottles or steel cans. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter. STATISTICS (2021/2022)

Pounds of Aluminum beverage cans sold for May.................. 112 pounds Total for aluminum beverage cans sold for May.......................... $99.68 Pounds of aluminum cans sold year to date................ 1,794 pounds Cans sold year to date..... $1,334.81

CCT Drivers

Contributions The CCSSO would like to thank the following who have made contributions to the Senior Center during the month of May.

Fiscal Year July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022

Please place papers in the plastic container provided.

Milledgeville

Shannon

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

Connie & David Blevins Barb & Fred High Marilyn Long Kay Saltow TOWNSHIPS Fairhaven Township, Chadwick Woodland Township, Savanna For a complete listing of donors FY2020-2021, see the annual report. (Copies are available at the Senior Center office.) For a complete listing of donors FY2020-2021, see the annual report. (Copies are available at the Senior Center office.)

CCT drivers are, back row, left to right, Danny Prowant, Leo Gelwicks. Kristin Knapp, Tylot Benshing, Mike Miller, Carolyn Olsen, Qustin Wallestad, Lisa Disher, and Wayne Becker. Front row: Brad Wilson, Karen Phillips, Joseph Curylo, Kim Haan, and Alvin Haan. Not pictured are William Kee, Robert Zuck, Andy Olsen, and Israel Rodriquez.

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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.

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

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Part-Time Position at Blackhawk Area Credit Union For details, contact Jessica at: 815-946-3660 - or - email: jessica.reynolds@bacu.org

EMPLOYMENT

CARPENTERS and PAINTERS wanted in the Sauk Valley area. Established 25 year old company based out of Morrison IL, seeks motivated and skilled workers to join a diverse and growing company. Competitive wages. No overnight travel.

MACHINE OPERATORS & Tool & Die Machinists FRANTZ Manufacturing Company is growing, and we have an URGENT NEED for MACHINE OPERATORS to set-up and run production machines. Also need TOOL & DIE MACHINISTS to do maintenance on fixtures and press tools. 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 insurance, Quick Vacation plus Earned Paid Time Off, Retirement 401k w/Co Match, and Monthly Bonuses! Contact us today to learn more! 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 E.O.E M/F

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NOTICE FOR BIDS The ChadwickMilledgeville Great C.U.S.D. #399 is Garage advertising for bids Deerview Construction & Sales to be submitted for Color Star Painting bread, milk, and Call gasoline/fuel for Call 815-499-8773 or 815-718-2999 815-220-6942 the school year 2022-2023. All bids are to be submit- EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT ted by 12 Noon on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all or parts of bids. Specifications are available at the ChadwickMilledgeville Field Inspectors Wyffels Hybrids is looking for Seasonal C.U.S.D. #399 in Lee, Whiteside, Mason & Tazewell County! District Office, 100 E. 8th Street, Competitive Pay with Overtime! Milledgeville, IL 5-7 Week long assignment (opportunity 61051. for additional work in fall and winter!) Pam Eubanks Drive to assigned field on a daily basis (MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT!) Board Secretary Walk and monitor / inspect fields (80-90% of the time) before and after

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detasseling and report back to Foreman May 25, 2022 Reliable vehicle to drive to fields Must be at least 18 with a clear driving record GREAT job for teachers!

Apply in Person or Online at: 740 E Henry St, Atkinson IL 61235 Monday-Friday 8am-3pm or online: www.wyffels.com/jobs

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Prairie Advocate Classifieds NOTICE FOR BIDS The ChadwickMilledgeville C.U.S.D. #399 is advertising for bids to be submitted for bread, milk, and LEGAL NOTICES for gasoline/fuel the school year 2022-2023. All bids are to be submitted by 12 Noon on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all or parts of bids. Specifications are available at the ChadwickMilledgeville C.U.S.D. #399 District Office, 100 E. 8th Street, Milledgeville, IL 61051. Pam Eubanks Board Secretary

Prairie Advocate / ShawLocal.com • Wednesday, May 25, 2022

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FOCUS ON PREVENTION Coalition Corner

40%

of Carroll County teens in 8th-12th Grades Reported Getting Alcohol From Their Parents

WITH permission

High School Graduation:

Nostalgia, Excitment, Possibility, and Temptation!

Contributed by: Carroll County Substance Education Coalition High school graduation is an important milestone in a young person’s life, and the season is often marked with parties, outings, and other celebrations. During this time there are plenty of opportunities where teens may contemplate taking risks, especially drinking and drug use. At graduation time, teens may feel more pressure to celebrate by partying with illicit drugs, alcohol, or even prescription (Rx) drugs. Over the last several decades, scientiﬁc understanding and knowledge of the dangers of underage drinking and substance use have increased substantially. Underage substance use is associated with various negative consequences for youth, and can affect and endanger the lives of those around them (SAMHSA). Your teen may be graduating soon, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to let go. Your graduate needs you now just as much as ever. There are many ways to help keep your child safe and healthy: • REINFORCE YOUR EXPECTATIONS. • ENCOURAGE YOUR TEENS TO MAKE EACH MOMENT COUNT. • PROVIDE SAFE ALTERNATIVES. *2018 Illinois Youth Survey • BE AWARE AND ASK QUESTIONS. For tips on planning teen celebrations, or information about how to talk to your kids about drugs and alcohol –visit our • SET A GOOD EXAMPLE. website at: Help kids celebrate in a safe and fun manner. Don’t provide alcohol to teens or their friends, at graduation. Celebrations like graduation are high-risk times for underage drinking, and adults who GET THE FACTS: For information on how to talk to your believe it is okay to provide teens with alcohol. kids about drugs and alcohol – if you need help talking to

22%

Got alcohol from adults other than parents WITH their permission* www.drugfreecarrollcounty.com

PARENTAL GUIDANCE REQUIRED

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TALK TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT NOT DRINKING ALCOHOL

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.