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Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media Battery G Civil War re-enactors fired cannons and muskets in a mock battle during Old Settlers Days in Lanark on Saturday, June 25. TOP and CENTER: Re-enactors fire one of the cannons at advancing soldiers as a field commander talks to the crowd. LOWER LEFT: Ginny and Wyatt Hiser of Ridott play in the grass near their family’s tent at the Fort Texas Civil War encampment. The toddlers’ parents, Rachel and Ryan Hiser, were two of the re-enactors. Rachel is originally from Lanark. More photos inside. Vol. 82 • No. 6 One Section • 20 Pages

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No fireworks allowed on ‘Upper Miss’ Refuge SAVANNA – The Fourth of July is just around the corner and if you are heading to the Mississippi River for a boating or camping trip, leave the fireworks at home. Fireworks are not allowed on the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge because of their disturbance to wildlife and the litter they leave behind. “As we enjoy the bright colors and thunderous explosions, it’s easy to overlook the impact to wildlife around us. The abrupt lights and sounds are often seen as a threat by nesting bald eagles and easily startle great blue herons and other colonial nesting birds,” said Jacquelynn Albrecht, refuge ranger, Savanna District, Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. “The shock of fireworks can cause wildlife to flee, ending up in unexpected areas or roadways, flying into

Thank you for helping us keep the Refuge a great place for people and wildlife.” Jacquelynn Albrecht, refuge ranger, Savanna District, Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge buildings and other obstacles, and even abandoning nests, leaving young vulnerable to predators. The threat to wildlife doesn’t stop at startling lights and sounds; litter from firecrackers, bottle rockets and other explosives can be choking hazards for wildlife and may be toxic if ingested.” The Refuge includes most islands and beaches on the Mississippi River from Wabasha, Minnesota to Rock Island.

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If you are not sure if you will be within the refuge, check the maps located at fws.gov/refuge/Upper_ Mississippi_River/map.html. More information on keeping wildlife safe can be found at fws.gov/ midwest/news/IndependenceDay. Federal law enforcement officers will be patrolling the Refuge looking for fireworks as well as glass bottles, which also are banned on Refuge beaches. The fine for glass bottles is $175. The fine is $225 for fireworks possession and use. Officers also want to remind people of the importance of wearing personal floatation devices (PFDs) while on the water and using safe practices such as wearing sunscreen and staying hydrated. “Thank you for helping us keep the Refuge a great place for people and wildlife,” Albrecht said.

About the Refuge

The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is the most visited refuge in the U.S. The refuge extends 261 miles along the Upper Mississippi River from Wabasha, Minnesota, to Rock Island, protecting and preserving habitat for migratory birds, fish and other wildlife. In addition to being the most visited refuge in the country, the “Upper Miss” Refuge has the added complexity of a major navigation system, including 11 locks and dams, within its boundary. It is also a world-class fish and wildlife area that harbors 306 species of birds; 119 species of fish; more than 300 active bald eagle nests; thousands of heron and egret nests; spectacular concentrations of canvasback ducks, tundra swans and white pelicans; and several threatened or endangered species.

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MARIAN B. RASMUSSEN

and never forgot a birthday or anniversary. She had a passion for worshipping and playBorn: December 27, 1929 ing the organ or piano for whatever was the Died: January 29, 2022 local church at the time. After they retired in Lanark, they were both active members Marian B. Rasmussen, 92, of Fort Wayne, of Trinity Lutheran Church. She liked to sing the old Christian hymns any time or day, and IN died on Saturday, would listen to them daily as she was resting January 29, 2022 (exactly 14 years after and relaxing in her final days. She and Pete laughed a lot together. her husband Peter) Marian will be dearly missed by three at the home of her daughter, Becky Lane, daughters, Fern (Robert) Fiesthumel of Fort Collins, CO, Rebecca (Stephen) Lane of Fort and son-in-law, Stephen Lane. Marian had lived and been cared for at their home for the Wayne, IN, and Kristina Rasmussen (Koichi Hidaka) of Miyazaki, Japan; three sons, Sampast six years. Marian was born in Lanark, IL on December uel (Helen) Rasmussen of New Canaan, CT, 27, 1929, the daughter of George B. and Elsie Andrew (Maital) Rasmussen of Los Altos, CA, F. (Klenz) Crofton. She attended Lanark High and Jonathan Rasmussen of Okinawa, Japan; 20 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; School, graduating with the class of 1947. one brother, Randall (Pat) Crofton of Oregon, Marian later received her Bachelor’s Degree from Carthage College in Carthage, IL. Marian IL, and one sister, Virginia (Howard) Helms was united in marriage with Peter Rasmussen of Mount Carroll, IL. Marian was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, on August 12, 1951, in Lanark. Marian served the Lord her entire life. She and her husband Peter Rasmussen; one sister, Marjorie; one were called to serve the Lord in Japan for 40 brother, Robert; one sister-in-law Mary Jeanne; one daughter-in-law, Michi; and one years. They learned to walk with the people grand-daughter, Praise. and to understand/speak the Japanese lanCelebration of Life/ Memorial will be held at guage and culture. While they were in Japan, Trinity Lutheran Church in Lanark at 11 am on they served in Nagasaki prefecture, Kyoto July 9. Visitation begins at 10 am, and there and Takamatsu. will be a luncheon after the service. She enjoyed spending time with her family

EDNA CURLEY MOONEY Edna Curley Mooney, of Chandler, AZ, formerly Thomson, IL, passed on 6/18/2022. Arrangements entrusted to Law-Jones Funeral Home, Thomson, IL. Additional information: 815-259-2040.

Kelley and Alisha. In later years Connie did the books for the family business, D & D Born: October 21, 1942 Hardware, until it closed. Died: June 22, 2022 Connie loved being a mother, in the summer almost every night after supper, she and her Constance J. Port, girls would go for a bike ride around town. following a brief Once she had grandchildren, they became illness, passed away peacefully on June 22, her pride and joy, they always put a smile on Grandma’s face. Connie loved spending 2022, at home surrounded by her family. time with her daughters and grandchildren, working in her flower gardens and listening A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., to her wind chimes, she loved all animals but especially cats, Diesel, Boots and Sassy were Monday, June 27, 2022, at the Law Jones her fur babies. Funeral Home in Lanark, IL. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, June 26, Connie will be dearly missed by her husband, Duane of 60 years, her daughters, Shel2022, at the funeral home. Burial will be at ley (Frederick) Clark of Mt. Carroll, Darcey the Lanark Cemetery. (Michael) Shuman of Lanark, Kelley (Mark) Constance Jean, Connie to family and Marti of Freeport and Alisha (Ryan Giedd) friends, was born October 21, 1942, the only Metz of Lanark, four grandchildren, Devin child of Donald W. and Hazel D. (Bowers) (Mallory Bergstrom) Shuman, Taylor (fiancée, Blair, she lived her entire life in Lanark. Kyle Hemmersbach) Metz, Tyler Metz and Connie graduated from Lanark High School with the class of 1960, and after high school MacKenzie Marti, her beloved cats, numerous four-legged grandbabies and her “bonus” she worked in the credit union at Micro Switch. Connie married her former classmate, grandkids, The Kid Club kids, who always had Duane R. Port on December 7, 1963, together to walk down and see “Grandma” Connie. She is preceded in death by her parents and her they raised four daughters, Shelley, Darcey, cats, Snickers, Smokey, Buddy and Motor.

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Born: March 21, 1948 in Milford, DE Died: June 17, 2022 in Mt. Carroll, IL

Nancy Belle Gipe, 88, of Pearl City, Illinois, passed on June 17, 2022. Arrangements entrusted to Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, Illinois. Additional information: lawjonesfuneralhome.com.

Sherri J. Law, of Savanna, IL, passed away, Friday, June 17, at Allure Nursing GLEN L. SHAW JR. Home in Mt. Carroll, IL. Cremation rites Glen L. Shaw Jr., 88, of Elizabeth, Illinois, have been accorded. A passed on June 17, 2022. celebration of Sherri’s Arrangements entrusted to Law-Jones life will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Funeral Home, Elizabeth, Illinois. Additional Hickory Grove Cemetery. information: 815-858-3317.

ABOVE: West Carroll FFA members Olivia Charles and Julian Ortiz are confirmed as Illinois American FFA Degree candidates at the 94th Illinois State FFA Convention on June 14 in Springfield. They will formally receive the degree at the National FFA Convention in October at Indianapolis. Retiring West Carroll FFA adviser Don Mathey is at right. RIGHT: West Carroll FFA member Aubrey Charles played in the Illinois State FFA Band.

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West Carroll FFA member Erika Rice shakes hands with State FFA President Adam Loker after achieving the State FFA Degree on June 15.

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4 CARROLL COUNTY FARM BUREAU

Membership appreciation dinner is Thursday, July 21 June has flown by so far! It’s been a warm month with lots of decent rain showers, which I’d say is a pretty good start to the summer months! It’s always fun watching the corn grow more every day, and it’s crazy how soon it’ll be over our heads. Often it’s a sight we take for granted each year, and some people have never experienced that sight. In July, our membership appreciation event is happening! It will be a drive-through pork chop dinner and we hope to see you all there! We sent out the postcards last week, so be on the lookout for those in your mailbox. The dinner is on Thursday, July 21, and we will be serving from 5 to 7 p.m. that night. The location is the Carroll County Fairgrounds in Milledgeville. Please call us at 815244-3001 by July 14 to RSVP and reserve your meal. We look forward to seeing you all! This week we also are busy with finishing our June library programs. Don’t forget to sign your kids up for the program at your local library. I know all the libraries are doing fun summer reading activities, and it’s a great way for them to have fun and learn over the summer! Don’t forget about our ag summer

Guest Column Sara Norman Summer Intern reading program we are doing as well. We have some pretty cool prizes for the kids! Information about that can be found at your libraries this week. Here is the schedule for the remainder of the June library programs: Mt. Carroll: Tuesday, June 28, 10 a.m.; Milledgeville: Wednesday, June 29, 1 p.m.; Savanna: Wednesday, June 29, 3 p.m.; Lanark: Thursday, June 30, 10 a.m. ••• We’ve been thinking about peaches a lot around here, and personally they are one of my favorite fruits to eat. Although it’s just as good to eat the peach whole, or over some ice cream, we’ve found a delicious brown sugar peach cake recipe that you don’t want to miss out on! Ingredients: 15 ounce yellow cake mix, 3 large eggs (or amount specified by cake mix), 1/3 cup vegetable oil, ½ cup peach juice, 3-4 peeled and

Youth test equine knowledge and skills in state contest By CARISSA NELSON U of I Extension

URBANA – In 4-H, learning about horses means much more than learning to ride. Young people with a passion for horses participated in recent statewide educational contests related to the equine industry. University of Illinois Extension’s 4-H educational programs enhance members’ knowledge of horse health, breed characteristics, management and feeding. That knowledge and skills were tested during the State Horse Bowl contest April 23 and 24 on the University of Illinois Urbana campus. Horse Bowl functions much like a scholastic bowl in a school setting, with an emphasis on equine knowledge with youth competing both individually and on teams. Horse ownership is not a prerequisite in either the educational programs or contests.

Top finishers in the Senior Division included: Eliza Engelhardt, Marion County, first Desiree Reid, Ogle County, second Allison Burrs, Carroll County, third Abbey Schmidt, Carroll County, fourth Natalie Johnson, Ogle County, fifth Hannah Niesen, McLean County, sixth Talisa Thomas, Carroll County, seventh Grant Johnson, Ogle County, eighth Chesney Clark, Marion County, ninth Hannah Wenzel, Marion County, 10th In the Senior Teams division, the Carroll County team took first, Marion County was second, Ogle County was third and McLean County was fourth.

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 weekly 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: Delta 10-inch Table Saw 1 hp 120/220v model #BJ1728 $170. Phone 563-357-3911 Thomson area. For sale: Mixed Seasoned firewood, 815-225-7824. For sale: Big Round Bales of net wrapped grass mix, $75/bale, 815-225-7824. chopped fresh peaches, drop of orange food coloring (optional). Frosting: ½ cup unsalted butter cut in pieces, ½ cup heavy cream, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2½ cups confectioner’s sugar (sifted) Instructions: Lightly grease a 9x13 pan and preheat oven to 350 F. Mix together the cake mix, eggs, oil, juice and food coloring until well combined. Fold in the peaches and pour into the 9x13 pan. Bake for 28

minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. Bring butter, cream and brown sugar to a boil, stirring constantly. Take off the heat and add vanilla and sifted sugar. Whisk until well blended – the lumps of sugar should be gone. Put it back on low heat if necessary. Pour frosting over the cake evenly. It will set up quickly, so spreading it will be difficult once poured. Let the frosting harden at room temperature or in the refrigerator before cutting. Enjoy!

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SAVANNA – When local church members learned of the baby formula shortage and increasing prices for what was available, they decided to help mothers in Carroll County. A family support group, The Right Steps, in partnership with the Savanna Knights of Columbus, has limited supplies of baby formula available. The service will be provided without charge to those families who are struggling with obtaining formula. When the shortage of formula was evident, the Savanna Knights of Columbus generously donated baby formula, as they can obtain it, to a grateful Right Steps. The Right Steps family support program is designed to provide three years of services for mothers and their babies. The program provides information and education in parenting issues such as child development, general parenting issues and compassionate support. “The Right Step has activities which will help your child to enter school ready to learn. The

program fits into your family lifestyle. Lead parent educator Tara Francke will be eager to assist mothers and their babies in helping assure a safe, healthy productive first three years of life for your child,” said John H. McConnel Jr., Knights of Columbus/St. John The Baptist Catholic Church. Families with children from birth to three years of age are offered these free family services. The Knights of Columbus of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church provide community help where needed, brotherhood and evangelism for Jesus Christ, he said. “You do not have to be signed up for The Right Step program to obtain formula,” he said. For babies 0-12 months, contact The Right Steps office at 815684-5191. For babies over 12 months, call McConnel at 815244-4005. Anyone interested in donating to this program, please contact either Roberta Smith at the Rights Steps office number at Photo provided 815-684-5191 or McConnel at 815- From left are The Right Steps Supervisor Roberta Smith, Director Darcie Feltmeyer, the Knights of Colum244-4005. bus’ John McConnel and Michael Ikechukwu.

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Stockton museum issues ‘Postcard Challenge’

Dave and Charel Zuidema mark 60 years of marriage Dave and Charel Zuidema of Morrison will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary June 30. They were married in St. Peter’s Lutheran church in Morrison. Charel worked 36 years at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison. She did home health care after retirement. Dave worked 36 years at Northwest Steel and Wire Co. in Sterling. He has been involved in athletics all his life. They have three children: Tom of Morrison, Pam McEvoy, also of Morrison, and Doug of Merced, California.

David and Charel Zuidema They also have five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to PO Box 416, Morrison, IL 61270.

NEWS BRIEFS Schubert family reunion July 16 The 2022 Schubert Gathering will take place Saturday, July 16, at 12:30 p.m. at the Stockton Park House. All descendants of Frederick and Caroline Schubert are invited to join together for food, fun and fellowship. Please bring a dish to pass, table service and beverage. Please let your family know and encourage them to come meet with their family. Please bring any new family updates.

Gardeners and ‘Real Lilies’ Lilies are elegant plants that command attention wherever they are planted. They are equally at home in both formal and naturalistic settings, and most take readily to containers. With 8,000 or so varieties, lilies parade an endless range of colors, shapes and heights. By carefully blending early, mid-season and late varieties into your garden, you will enjoy

their captivating blooms and enticing scents from spring until frost. The name “lily” can be misleading because lots of other plants use it besides true lilies. Daylilies and water lilies aren’t lilies at all, and neither are lilies of the valley or lilyturf. Join Whiteside County Master Gardeners and discover the true “Real Lilies.” “Will the Real Lily Please Stand Up!” will take place July 16 at the Whiteside County Extension Office, 12923 Lawrence Road, Sterling from 10 a.m. to noon. You must be registered to attend. Register online at go.illinois.edu/whitesidesaturdays, or by calling Mary Nelson at 815-632-3611. Registration is limited to 25 participants.

STOCKTON – The Stockton Heritage Museum wants to be part of your summertime journey and is asking you to send them a postcard from wherever you go. Museum officials want to see how many postcards they can get in the museum mailbox this year. “Our goal is 500 postcards, but we’d happily welcome more. And speaking of happy, did you know that postcards were once called ‘The Happy Invention?’” officials said in a news release. At the May 1 Road Scholar presentation given by Kathryn Hamilton-Smith, attendees learned that fact and many more about the history, production and sending of postcards. “Please send us a postcard from your travels or from your hometown. We’d be happy if you sent us a postcard you found in a drawer from a past trip,” the news release said. “Send a postcard to help us meet our

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FAR LEFT: Aria Files, 7, laughs at the large stash of candy Dallas Rather-Files, 9, of Shannon, had collected in his front sweatshirt pocket during the parade at Old Settlers Days on Saturday, June 25. LEFT: Kaeson Turner, 2, of Rock City, reacts as he gets sprayed with water along with his dad, Matthew, during the Kiddie Water Fights. TOP: Aviana Mosca, 3, and her brother, Bronson, 7, of Lanark, toss candy to kids from one of the Lanark fire trucks during the parade.

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The fight against ALS walks the walk in Byron on July 10 BYRON – Two years after launching an award-winning “Mini”-Walk to Defeat ALS program, the ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter forges a new route in Byron for the return of their in-person Walk event in the region. The Walk to Defeat ALS is a day when the community shows support for the many local individuals and families touched by the disease. Others can participate from their own neighborhoods on a date and time of their choosing with their own Mini-Walk to Defeat ALS! The July 10 event’s theme is “Sunflower Field of Dreams,” which plays on the use of the sunflower as a symbol of ALS awareness and the disease’s connection to baseball through Lou Gehrig’s diagnosis in 1939.

Registration and check-in for the event will open at 8:30 a.m. and the Walk will begin at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome to this family-friendly event. Registration is free. There is no fundraising minimum, but participants who raise $90 will receive an event T-shirt. Register for the Walk to Defeat ALS, sign up to volunteer, or donate at web.alsa.org/northernil or by calling 312-932-0000. ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease,

is a devastating, fatal neuromuscular disease. Every 90 minutes, someone is diagnosed with ALS, and every 90 minutes someone loses their fight with ALS. Funds raised through the Walk to Defeat ALS directly support services provided in the area, including funding of the ALS Multidisciplinary Clinics, home visits, an equipment lending program and more. The ALS Association is the only national nonprofit health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. The Association leads the way in research, patient and community services, public education, and advocacy, giving help and hope to those facing the disease.

HONOR ROLL Chadwick-Milledgeville Junior/Senior High School 4th Quarter Honor Roll - High Honors 7th Grade: Jozlynn Castro, Juliette Ortiz-Hernandez, Ava Schluter, Samantha Thielen 8th Grade: Konner Johnson, Karter Livengood, Leslie Mayne, Makayla Meier, Loren Meiners 9th Grade: Lili Drinkall, Lillian Ebersole, Hannah Foster, Kendra Hutchison 10th Grade: Payten Ehredt, Holley Frederick, Maliah Grenoble, Kylee Jensen, Lea Scanlan 11th Grade: Cayden Akers, Bryce Aude, Emma Foster, Zachary Pauley, Isabella Pena, Lilianna Smith, Marissa Sturrup, Kolton Wilk, Ainsley Yingling 12th Grade: Isabella Covey, Carter Dudley, Matthew Lapp, Ali Mertz, Hailey Rannfeldt, Lannigan Rogers Honor Roll 7th Grade: Dawson Deets, June Drinkall, Juliana Folkers, Gabriella Gallegos, Linnea Thorngren 8th Grade: Brinley Hackbarth, Keagan Helfrich, Addison Janssen, Kendra Kingsby, Bennett Mickelson, Natalie Pilgrim, Caleb Sarber, Bryson Wiersema, Olivia Wooden 9th Grade: Jackson Scidmore 10th Grade: Gabriella Ash, Marissa Eye, Skyler Hartman, Wyatt Meiners, Ada Fia Tehuma, Alexandria Vallejo 11th Grade: Elijah Barraza-McCleary, Trent Miller, Nathalie Ortiz-Hernandez, Bromley Rogers 12th Grade: Caysen Arevalo, Abigail Douglass, Dimetri Garza, Kieren Harris, Tyson Helfrich, Carissa Hubbard, Jordan Kersten, Linsey Lapp, Adriana Miller, Izaac TomsSmith, Caden VanDyke Honorable Mention

7th Grade: Anthony Claudin, Elektra Gabbard, Charles Raymond 8th Grade: Nathan Feary, Jenessia Hart, Peyton Johnson, Jordyn Judd, Kayden Knutti, Gabriel Pauley, Evan Schenck, Macey Schryver 9th Grade: Alexander Chaffee, Layney Daugherty, Timothy Farrell, Lauren Halsted, Wyatt House, Taylor Sarber, Trevor Schluter, Abigail Sturrup 10th Grade: Brooklyn Balsiger, Bryce McKenna, Cameron Mickelson, Jacob Promenschenkel, EmmaLei Safranski, Olivia Schurman, Rylan Shenefelt, Cole Short, Payton Siperly, Jace Urish 11th Grade: Eric Ebersole, Lydia Faulkner, Breanna Schroeder 12th Grade – James Brearton, Dominic Gabbard, Hunter Gallentine, Andrew Lapp, Reneya Merkel, Payton Sarber, Blake Schurman, Gage Wilk

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Promenschenkel, EmmaLei Safranski, Olivia Schurman, Rylan Shenefelt, Cole Short, Ada Fia Tehuma 11th Grade: Lydia Faulkner, Carlynn Hackbarth, Owen Moeller, Caley Munz, Kolton Wilk 12th Grade – Abigail Douglass, Dominic Gabbard, Hunter Gallentine, Andrew Lapp, Rylee Matthews, Reneya Merkel, Payton Sarber, Blake Schurman, Izaac Toms-Smith

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Attempted murder charges filed after June 22 incident Shaw Local News Network MOUNT CARROLL – A Galena man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder and two counts of aggravated battery after a June 22 domestic violence incident, the Jo Daviess Sheriff’s Office announced in a news release last week. Ronald A. Smith, 34, formerly of Galena, was arrested on charges that he shot a man with a crossbow while he was visiting Smith’s estranged wife. According to news releases, the sheriff’s office received a 911 call reporting that an individual at a residence had been shot with some type of weapon about 9:08 p.m. Wednesday, June 22. Police said Smith had been a resident of Galena up until April, 2022, when a domestic violence incident occurred between Smith and his now

estranged wife, whose name is being withheld at her request. Since that time, Smith had not been at the Galena residence, and, at the time of this most recent incident, was thought to be in Colorado. “On the night of June 22, Michael Roellich, of Galena, who is a friend of Smith’s estranged wife, was visiting her at her residence. As the two were sitting on the deck of the residence, Smith appeared around the corner of the house armed with a crossbow,” the news release said. “As Roellich and the female subject attempted to flee, Smith allegedly shot Roellich in the back with the crossbow, causing the arrow, or ‘bolt’ as it is called, to become lodged in Roellich’s torso. Roellich fled the scene through the woods until reaching Park Avenue in Galena, where Roellich attempted to make contact with residents by knocking on doors. Roellich was able to make contact with a resident who called 911. Officers were able to locate Roellich and seek medical attention for him. “After the shooting, Smith also fled

the scene. Officers responding set up a perimeter, however, Smith did have a time advantage prior to officers arriving. After the initial arrival of officers, the Jo Daviess County K-9 Ronald A. Smith units (2) and East Dubuque Police Department K-9 unit were called to assist, along with the Jo Daviess County Investigations Unit. Other agencies assisting in the search/investigation were the Galena Police Department and East Dubuque Police Department. As the K-9 units conducted a track in the woods, the crossbow and a duffle bag were discovered. “Officers continued their search for Smith. Just after midnight, law enforcement was able to make contact with Smith’s father. Smith’s father advised that he had located Smith and was going to drive him to the Jo Daviess County Jail. Law enforcement

worked with Smith’s father to safely turn over Smith into police custody. At 12:19 a.m. June 23, Smith was taken into custody at the Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Office. “Roellich was transported to Midwest Medical, then eventually a higher level care facility, where surgery was performed to remove the projectile. Roellich is expected to make a full recovery,” the news release said. The Illinois State Police Crime Scene Unit processed the crime scene. Smith faces two counts of attempted murder, a Class X felony which carries a penalty of six to 30 years in the Department of Corrections for each count and two counts of aggravated battery, a Class 3 felony which carries a penalty of two to five years in the Department of Corrections for each count. Smith currently is being held at the Jo Daviess County Jail on $500,000 bond. “Should Smith post bond, he will be required to comply with several conditions, one of which will be GPS monitoring,” the news release said.

SPECIAL EVENT ENF offers museum, boat tour APPLE RIVER – The Eagle Nature Foundation will sponsor a full-day event in Dubuque, Iowa, on Aug. 27, which will include a visit to the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium and a boat ride on the Mississippi River. The boat tour will be on the American Lady Tour Boat to see bald eagles and other wildlife. The full day starts when the museum opens at 9 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m. after a buffet. “The visit to the museum may include a visit to the William M. Black Dredge Boat and the National Rivers Hall of Fame. It will also include a belt driven machine shop demon-

stration and a 4-D movie, “Museum Alive,” said Terrence N. Ingram, president and executive director of the Eagle Nature Foundation. “During the 3 p.m. Happy Hour Boat Tour on the American Lady, we will be looking to see as many bald eagles, vultures and any other wildlife we can,” he said. The 3 p.m. boat tour will include free lite beer, lemonade, soda, iced tea and chicken wings. “At 5 p.m. we will move over to Catfish Charlie’s for a two-meat buffet that includes baked chicken and slow roasted pork loin, See TOUR, Page 16

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Daddy Warbucks poses with some of the other cast members of “Annie.” help of the other girls in the orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations ... and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt! She finds a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. “Directing ‘Annie’ is a dream come true,” director Jay Falzone said. “I grew up loving the movie and the stage musical and have always wanted to have the opportunity to direct the show and put my own stamp on this great story.” “Annie” is directed and choreo-

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sure we’d find a dog from the local area who would be perfect for the role.” TLP had “dog auditions” on June 6 and eight dogs came in to vie for the part. “The dogs were great,” Danielowski said. “It was hard to pick just one for the role.” The theatre also cast two additional dogs for “Legally Blonde.” On Friday, July 8, audience members can stick around after the show for the Page to Stage talk back series. “You can meet the cast of ‘Annie’ and ask questions about the show and get a glimpse of behind the scenes,” Danielowski said. “On the weekends before each show, The Deck Bar opens two hours before curtain with a variety of food options and beer and wine for purchase. One hour before showtime, members of the Resident Company come down to The Lake Stage to entertain as you enjoy food and a drink before the show. No reservations are necessary for this free show.” Information and tickets for all Timber Lake events are available online at www.timberlakeplayhouse.org or by calling the box oﬃce at 815-244-2035. The box office is open daily from 10 a.m. until intermission on show days and until 5 p.m. on days without shows.

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What’s happening at CCSSO & CCT Hello Everyone, Happy Fourth of July everyone! Another reason to get to spend time with family out of state. Please remember the Senior Center and CC Transit will be closed on Monday, July 4. We are getting a new phone system along with new computers on Friday, July 8, so we will not be able to help anyone that requires the use of the computer. Also the phone system may be interrupted temporally on that day. Please bear with us as it will only be temporary. Funding Shortage We wanted everyone to know that the Senior Center/Transit is having a funding shortage for this next fiscal year 2022-23. We do just as many rides and more miles than all the other counties around us, however, because we are a small county, we do not receive the funding the surrounding counties receive. For this reason we will be around $246,000 short on our CCT budget this year. Also this year we are faced with rising gas prices. Because of the rising gas prices we have had to raise our CCT fees. We are looking at doing fundrais-

ers to help with the shortage however, raising that kind of money is not an easy task. We will do our best. I have listed the new price schedule in this edition of the Grapevine. Rules of the Road Course We will be having our first Rules of the Road Class on Friday, July 22, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. This class was verified by the Secretary of the State so they will be here. If you have to take the written test, this class will help you immensely as the instructor goes through the complete Rules of the Road book. 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. Activities Veterans Coffee will be on Friday, July 1, 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, July 5 and 18, at

12:30 p.m. Jim Wiebenga from Allure will be calling bingo on the third Tuesday of the month. Jim brings yummy treats. Center is Open 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 815244-0011. If you would like to donate to the Senior Center or CCT, I have added a Donation Form in this article that you can use. Please specify which one you are donating to. We greatly appreciate the support from all of our clients.

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CONTRIBUTIONS The CCSSO would like to thank the following who have made contributions to the Senior Center during the month of June: DONATIONS Roger Port Mike King Lorraine Feltmeyer Carol Dietz Steve Gendreau Deb Throop Kenneth & Pamela Brown Ed Merboth Laurie Wilkins Mary Ann Turnbaugh Diane & Kenny Lego Betty Stinemates Ron Meinsma Deb Davenport Pat Tipton

Mary Ann Hutchison Michael Ritchie Allan Root Louise Kaufman Della Fox Theresa Danner Barb Welch Rick and Connie Diestelmeier Sandy Balk TOWNSHIPS Cherry Grove Township, Shannon MEMORIALS Anonymous for Dale Ford

For a complete listing of donors FY2020-2021, see the annual report. (Copies are available at the Senior Center office.)

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Earl Burmiester, Lanark..............95 Eileen McIntyre, Savanna........... 91 John McConnell, Mt Carroll....... 90 Meredith Burke, Savanna...........94 Crystal Ehredt, Savanna.............93 John Hovorka, Mt Carroll............96 Nada Sweely, Lanark...................92 Louis Riojas, Savanna..................96 Mary Kentner, Lanark................. 90 Eugene Reckman, Savanna........97 Elda Goodmiller, Mt Carroll........96 Velma Nicodemus, Lanark......... 90 Janice Brunner, Thomson...........92 Robert Frey, Mt. Carroll.............. 91 Ruth Rekenthaler, Lanark........... 91 John Mc Pherson, Shannon........ 91 Lawrence Hubbard, Lanark....... 90

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

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

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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GRAPEVINE 14 Be on the lookout for scams

Over the past few 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 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 Monday through Friday from 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 July Lanark Saturday, July 9 (subject to availability of volunteers) 8 to 10 a.m. Bank parking lot

Milledgeville Saturday, July 9 (subject to availability of volunteers) 8 to 10 a.m. Main Street parking lot by Railroad Depot

Chadwick Saturday, July 16 (subject to availability of volunteers) 8 to 10 a.m. at City Hall

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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

NICAA GOLDEN MEALS 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 815-2328896. 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.

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 June.................244 pounds Total for aluminum beverage cans sold for June.......................... $99.68 Pounds of aluminum cans sold year to date................2,038 pounds Cans sold year to date..... $1,520.81

Thank You Veterans!

The picture is the group of veterans who attended the VA Coffee on Friday, June 3, at the Senior Center. In the front row, left to right, are Dewy Endress, Charlie Dauphine, Liz Clouse and Curtis Pilgrim. Back row are Butch Hasz, Alan Crouse, Leo Gelwicks, Larry Buchholz. Art Crouse, Jim Komiskey, Andy Nielsen and Tom Meyer.

GRAPEVINE 15

TRANSIT FARES

Passenger

In County

Seniors (65+) *Public (18-64) *Disabled/Veterans Students (18+) Children 12-17 **Children under 12

$4 $6 $5 $3 $3 $1

Out of County $6 $10 $6 $3 $3 $2

Punch Cards 20 Rides for $90 (includes free round trip ride) 10 Rides for $45 (no incentive) 20 Rides for $60 (college 18+) 20 Rides for $20 (non-college under 18) 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. 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. Holidays 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

Rules of the Road class offered Friday, July 22 The Carroll County Senior Center will host a Rules of the Road Class on Friday, July 22, from 9 to 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 815-244-1800.

July Calendar of Events Friday, July 1 - VA Coffee, 9 a.m. Monday, July 4 - CCSSO & CCT Closed for Holiday Tuesday, July 5 - Bingo 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 9 - Lanark & Milledgeville Paper Pick Up, 8-10 a.m.

Saturday, July 16 - Chadwick Paper Pick Up, 8– 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 19 - Board Meeting 9:15 a.m., Bingo, 12:30 p.m. Friday, July 22 - Rules of the Road, 9–10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 23 - Shannon Paper Pick up, 8-10:30 a.m.

CCT now has four buses and 10 vans, all wheel chair accessible, that are 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.

EVENTS & SERVICES Bingo Bingo is held at the Senior Center on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. For the month of July the dates are Tuesday, July 5, and Tuesday, July 19. I am happy to announce that on the third Tuesday that 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, Sandra 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 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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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

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Savanna City Council approves departmental requests By MICHAEL MILLER For Shaw Media

The Savanna City Council approved about 20 departmental requests for funds at its last meeting. The requests were as follows: • Police department, a new Durango SUV at a cost not to exceed $40,000 and

• TOUR Continued from Page 9 with coleslaw, cowboy beans, mashed potatoes, gravy, rolls with butter and soft drinks. By about 6 p.m. after our full day of activities, a person should be able to head for home,” he said. This full day of events is open to anyone and everyone who would like to join the

accessories for the vehicle not to exceed $3,000 • Fire department, a command vehicle not to exceed $34,200. • Annual fireworks display not to exceed $5,000. • Public works department: pedestrian doors at the city garage not to exceed $10,000; a storm sewer pipe/ structure not to exceed $22,500; a

brush/sweeper for the skid loader not to exceed $8,000; barricades not to exceed $3,500; renovations on the cold storage building not to exceed $6,000; improvements, including painting and ceiling work for the Public Works Garage not to exceed $10,000; a 1-ton dump truck plow and salt spreader not to exceed $120,000; • A mini excavator not to exceed

$45,000; a sewer push camera not to exceed $4,000; a high volume pump not to exceed $2,500; leak detection equipment not to exceed $10,000; • A pesticide sprayer not to exceed $3,500; snow plow/pusher box for the city sidewalks; and lead water service inventory and replacement planning not to exceed $55,600.

Eagle Nature Foundation. The cost for the full day’s activities including the visit to the museum, American Lady Happy Hour Boat Tour and the buffet at Catfish Charlie’s is $85 per adult and $80 for children 3 to 17 years of age. There will be no charge for 3-year-old children and younger. Reservations must be received by Aug. 12, so tickets for the events can be mailed to everyone ahead of the event. Included with the tickets will be directions

to get to the Museum and the Tour Boat. The boat tickets must be exchanged for boarding passes before a person can load onto the boat. “After all expenses are paid for this event, any money raised will be used by the Eagle Nature Foundation to continue its efforts to monitor the bald eagle population to help determine why so few young eagles are seen during the winter throughout the Midwest,” Ingram said. “The results of our 62 years of

Annual Mid-winter Bald Eagle Counts indicates that the bald eagle population is almost back to where it was during the early 1960s. We need to determine what is causing this decline and correct this cause before it becomes too late. Many eagle nests this year are vacant, with no bald eagles seen near them. We do not want to lose our national symbol.” To register for the event, contact Ingram at 815-594-2306.

OLD SETTLERS DAYS

TOP LEFT: Battery G Civil War re-enactors fire one of the cannons at the Civil War encampment during Old Settlers Days in Lanark on Saturday. ABOVE: Kinsley Reese, 3, of Lanark takes part in the Kiddie Water Fights. FAR LEFT: First State Bank Shanon-Polo-Lake Carroll had this float in the parade. The sign read “Bank with us for peace of mind. We’re hippie to serve you!” The theme of this year’s parade was “Blast from the Past.” LEFT: Hunter Water, 12, and his mom, Nicole Lischka, wait for the start of the parade with Paris, their 2-year-old Pomeranian. Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media

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COMPTROLLER / BOOKKEEPER Cady Aquastore, Inc., Tampico, IL is currently accepting resumes to fulfil our Comptroller / Bookkeeper position.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, handling of the company day to day financial tasks, both accounts payable and receivable along with all payroll and bank account management and reconciliation tasks. Other administrative tasks will be required as well such as answering phones and ordering supplies. Previous experience in an accounting position and Microsoft Office is required. The Comptroller / Bookkeeper will also assist other departments within Cady Aquastore to ensure projects run smoothly. Cady Aquastore offers great benefits including health & dental insurance, up to 8% 401K match, paid vacation & personal days. Salaried compensation will be negotiated based on experience. This position is four days a week. Please email resume to: kimc@cadyaquastore.com No phone calls.

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Moring Disposal is accepting applications for CLASS “A” AND “B” CDL DRIVERS and CLASS “A” OWNER OPERATORS. We are also looking for DIESEL MECHANICS. Ideal Class “A” driving candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience. Class “B” And limited experience Class “A” Candidates will be considered for commercial and residential refuse collection routes. All Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record as all positions require operating company vehicles. Moring Disposal offers an excellent wage and benefit package including Medical, Dental, Optical and Life Insurance, and 401K. Also, crew members that perform at a consistently high level are rewarded with our weekly performance incentive bonus program.

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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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Special Events and Adult Programming Coordinator

The coordinator is responsible for creating, planning, organizing, staffing, implementing, budgeting, and evaluating the following programs: Easter, Halloween, and Christmas events; Farm to Table Dinner; Adult Programming featuring tastings, tours, and craft classes. As coordinator you will work closely with local Oregon businesses to create these unique opportunities for adult programming. Coordinator is responsible for assisting in customer service, which includes, but is not limited to customer issues, comments, complaints, and concerns and respond to internal and external phone calls, emails comments and suggestions in a timely manner. Coordinator must perform all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the Oregon Park District's policies and procedures. Coordinator is responsible for preparing budgets, financial reports, and staffing needs, while making recommendations for revenue and expenditure adjustments. Opening is a competitively salaried position with excellent benefits.

Administrative Services Coordinator

The Oregon Park District is accepting applications for a full time Administrative Services Coordinator. Reporting to the Finance Administrator, the position will supervise the customer service staff, maintain electronic records and reports, produce marketing materials and coordinate promotion materials. A high level of public relation skills and relevant education/experience is required. Opening is a competitively salaried position with excellent benefits. Applications and job descriptions are available online at

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NETWORK TECHNICIAN Whiteside County Department of Information Technology Assigned Work Week: 70 hours/pay period w/benefits Abilities needed include: providing support for Whiteside County Windows Active Directory Services and VMware. Maintain, analyze, troubleshoot and repair computer systems, applications, hardware, and computer peripherals. Firewall maintenance and system backups. Job Duties: Under the supervision of the Information Technology Director: Perform special projects as assigned. Projects may include network hardware installations and upgrades. Provide telephone support to end-user community on hardware, software and network related problems, questions, and use. Minimum Qualifications: Associates degree (in Computer Science or related field) or equivalent combination of education and experience. Windows Active Directory Services, VMware, Microsoft certification and Groupwise experience preferred. Experience: 5-7 years experience Probationary Period: 6 months To Make Application: Forward cover letter and resume to: ms@whiteside.org or mail to Whiteside County Information Technology 200 East Knox Street Morrison, Illinois 61270 Attn: John Maas Application Deadline: 06/30/22

EMPLOYMENT

CARHOPS, CASHIERS & COOKS

HOUSEKEEPING WANTED

F.T. & P.T.

Jay's Drive-In, a 1950's-1960's Carhop located in Oregon IL is looking for fun energetic people to join our team as Carhops, Cashiers & Cooks. Pay starts at $12 an hour with fixed and flexible schedules. Please stop by at: 107 W Washington Street, Oregon to pick up an application

Must pass background check. Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave Dixon, IL 61021

EMPLOYMENT

STORE MANAGER & ASSISTANT MANAGER

Suzi's Coffee & Slots in Dixon is looking for a full time Store Manager and Assistant Manager for a coffee/energy drink drive-thru. Will need some coffee and food handling experience. Will be in charge of staffing employees, inventory, ordering supplies, cash deposits and day to day activities. Compensation will be based on experience. Send resume to: suzifoos21@gmail.com

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ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Dixon

and accepted digitally at

info@oregonpark.org

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Sauk Valley Media, part of Shaw Media, a respected and dominant media company located in Dixon, IL, has a full-time opening in the Advertising Department. Whether you are seeking to make a career change or you are new to the workforce, come join an established growing company!

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About This Opportunity: This position is responsible for connecting businesses with their audiences in a variety of print and online products, including but not limited to newspapers, magazines, websites, web-based products, and much more within an established territory in Whiteside and Lee Counties.

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Some sales experience is desired, but we are seeking a person with personality, drive, and ambition. We are always willing to train a person who shows the desire to grow and learn. Best of all, we are a fun bunch of people to work with! We work hard, but we like to have fun along the way. This position is Monday - Friday and offers base pay along with a generous commission program. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, dependable transportation, and proof of insurance. Enjoy the Rewards of Working Among the Best: In return for your contributions to our success, Shaw Media offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and 401(k) with company match.

Please submit a cover letter along with your resume to:

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or mail to: Shaw Media - Account Executive, Attn: Human Resources PO Box 250, Crystal Lake, IL 60039

Stop pounding the pavement in search of a new job and start checking the classified job listings. You’ll zero in on the right opportunities in no time.

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Sterling, Illinois 61081. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, LEGAL NOTICESCounty Carroll Courthouse, 301 N. Main St., Mt. Carroll, IL 61053, or with the Co-Representatives, or both, on or before December 16, 2022, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Co-Representatives and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated: June 8, 2022 CYNTHIA DAW-TYNE, JUDITH DAW HARTJE AND SALLY DAW FREDERICK, CoRepresentatives James L. Reese ARDC 2301776 WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081 P: 815.625.8200 reese@wmpj.com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CARROLL COUNTY, ILLINOIS Estate of: DOROTHEA T. DAW,, Deceased. No. 2022 PR 17 CLOTHING CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given RIP -N- TEAR: Sewing Repairs- of the death of T. Blue Jeans, Work DOROTHEA Clothes & Zippers DAW. Letters of Office were issued Replaced. In Thomson area to CYNTHIA DAW815-541-3178 TYNE, JUDITH DAW HARTJE AND SALLY DAW WANT TO BUY FREDERICK, 25534 Dutchtown Skid loader in Rd., Milledgeville, any condition. Illinois 61051, as Running or not. Co-RepresentaCall or text 563-212-7699 tives, whose attorneys are WARD, FARM EQUIPMENT MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., John Deere 15ft. 3. hitch rotary 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois hoe. $900 Call 815-626-4991 61081. Claims against the Need to place a estate may be filed Help Wanted ad? in the office of Call 833-584-NEWS the Clerk of Court, or Email: Carroll County June 15, 22, 29, helpwanted@ Courthouse, 301 N. 2022 shawmedia.com Main St., Mt. Carroll, IL 61053, or AUCTIONS AUCTIONS with the Co-Repre- AUCTIONS sentatives, or both, on or before DeHazelhurst Annual Fall cember 16, 2022, and Live-Virtual any claim not Consignment Auction filed within 3, that Saturday, September 2022 8:30 am is barred. Contact us period by August 17 with your list Copies of a claim for the sale bill/advertising filed with the Clerk bebrought mailed to the auction Consignmentsmust can be or delivered to the sight: between theCo-Representahours of 7:30 am & 5 pm (gates and26to(Saturday the locked) August tives 22 thru August 27 attorney within ten between 7:30 am & 12:00 noon), 29 & 30. We (10) days after it reserve right to has reject, loads will be screened!!! been filed. Dated: Info - Lyle Hopkins June 8, 2022(IL#440.000185) Polo, IL 815-441-1251 CYNTHIA 815-946-2660 EmailDAW-TYNE, - slpaspolo@gmail.com John Hopkins 815-994-1836 JUDITH DAW HARTJE AND Lenny Bryson (IL#440.000158) SALLY DAW Polo,FREDERICK, IL 815-946-4120 CoLocation - Mrs. Sherwood Shank Family Farm 17748 W. Representatives Milledgeville Polo 61064 James L.Rd, Reese ARDC 2301776 WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081 P: 815.625.8200 reese@wmpj.com

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