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Emily Hartman of Lanark holds the bag for Sammy as he deposits one of the apples he picked at the BerryView Orchard during the BackRoads Market on Saturday. Pictured with Emily and Sammy, 3, are Ben, 5, and Evelyn 2. The orchard was one of four businesses that took part in the event. EFFORT

Fatal fire in Freeport claims a life; 3 dogs also perish

FREEPORT – One person is dead and another injured after a Sept. 16 fire in their home in the 400 block of South Float.

At 6:30 a.m., the Freeport Fire Department responded to the fire and reported that two residents were still located within the residence.

Freeport fire units arrived on the scene and a large volume of fire was present at the front of the house. First

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arriving fire units made entry through a window and located a 72-year-old unconscious male victim, officials said in a news release.

“Crews were able to remove the vic tim through an adjacent window and placed him on the front lawn. Para medics immediately began resuscita tive efforts and transported to FHN hospital in Freeport. The victim did not survive,” the release said. “A second

family member was able to escape the burning home and refused medical evaluation or treatment at the scene. Three family dogs also perished from smoke inhalation.”

The cause and origin of the fire is under investigation.

Fire department personnel recog nized there were no activated smoke detectors on the premises.

The Freeport Fire Department

reminds all residents that smoke detec tors save lives.

“Please ensure your home has prop erly working smoke detectors,” offi cials said. “If you have a single-family home located in the city of Freeport and are in need of smoke detectors, call the Freeport Fire Department at 815235-8217. The fire department will pro vide and install the required number of smoke detectors free of charge.”

Trial of Milledgeville man accused of 2018 fatal DUI gets one final delay

By KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

MORRISON – The trial of a Milled geville man accused of driving with a blood-alcohol content nearly three times the legal limit when he hit a car in August 2018, resulting in the death of the driver three days later, has been postponed three more months.

This will be the last delay for 48-year-old Douglas M. Strehlow, Whiteside County Circuit Court Judge Trish Senneff sternly warned at a hear ing Sept. 12.

Strehlow’s trial was to have begun Tuesday, but his attorney, Louis F. Pig natelli of Rock Falls, convinced Senneff to allow one more continuance because Strehlow is in the process of coming up with the money to pay for an expert witness.

State’s Attorney Terry Costello did not object to the delay.

Senneff noted that the defense has been granted more than 20 continu ances, which included a request for time to hire an expert witness.

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Ruth Deem, 91, of Sterling, IL, passed on September 22, 2022. Arrangements entrusted to McDonald Funeral Homes

“The court reit erates that, barring any unforeseen and extreme cir cumstance, there will be NO FUR THER CONTINU ANCES,” the online court record from that hearing reads.

The final pre trial hearing will be Nov. 30, and the trial will begin Dec. 13.

Pignatelli also is seeking to exclude any information on any previous charges that may have been filed against Strehlow, who has no felony or criminal misdemeanor convictions. Strehlow was charged in December 2014 with aggravated battery, a felony, but that case was dismissed.

Costello has not yet filed a response to that motion.

Strehlow was southbound on state Route 40 just north of Fulfs Road about 2:40 a.m. Aug. 19, 2018, when his pickup crossed the center line and collided

nearly head-on with a northbound pas senger car driven by Summer D. Har mon, 40, of Sterling, who was deliver ing newspapers for Sauk Valley Media.

Harmon, a 1995 Rock Falls High School graduate who worked as a motor route carrier for SVM for more than 20 years, died Aug. 22, 2018, in a Wisconsin hospital of blunt force trauma.

According to testimony from then-Whiteside County sheriff traffic reconstructionist Sgt. Kris Schmidt, Strehlow told the first officer on the scene that the crash “was all my fault.”

Strehlow consented to a blood draw at the scene and blood also was drawn at CGH Medical Center. The State

Police lab put the first BAC at .229; the legal limit is .08. The second blood draw result was .270, Schmidt testified.

In addition to drinking at three loca tions that night, Strehlow also told investigators that morphine and other medication had him “feeling loopy,” and that he had no recollection of the crash, Schmidt said.

Strehlow was arrested June 2, 2019, and charged with two counts of aggra vated DUI involving a death, punish able by three to seven years in prison.

He originally was held on $500,000 bond that was reduced to $300,000 on Sept. 28, 2018, and two years later on Sept. 4, 2020, he posted $30,000 and was freed.

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There is a Farmer at the Football game

There has been a lot of interest in the “Wicked” bus trip. It is scheduled for Nov. 16. We will be leaving the office about 9 a.m. for the 2 p.m. matinee. Cost is $120 for members and $125 for non-members, which includes your ticket and the bus ride.

You may sign up for the trip on our website at www.carrollcfb.org or you can call the office at 815-244-3001.

With the November election just over a month away, are you registered to vote? Oct. 23 is the last day to register online to vote in the Nov. 8 election. Early voting begins Sept. 29 and closes Nov. 7. And, of course, as I already stated Nov. 8 is Election Day.

Football season is in high gear now with not only high school games but col lege and NFL. One of the ever so popu lar Ag in the Classroom programs that Melinda does is There is a Farmer at the Football game.

It takes many parts of agriculture for a football game to be played. The uni forms are made from cotton. While the football often is referred to as the pig skin, today’s footballs are made using cowhide. The NFL requires its footballs be made by Wilson Company in Ohio. Wilson has 120 employees who produce 4,000 footballs a day by hand.

The field would not be possible with out farmers either. While many pro teams are moving to Astroturf, there

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are still fields made out of grass. Grass fields take months of work seeding, watering, mowing and more.

Paper, which comes from trees, are what makes the programs. I also would say the tickets, but in today’s world, tickets primarily are mobile. Corn plays a role in bandages and tape and soda and foods.

And, oh, all the food that is part of watching the game – from chicken wings to burgers to pizza to nachos to brats. We need those beef, pork, dairy, wheat and chicken farmers! Desserts need our sugar cane farmers.

So, as you can see, there wouldn’t be a game without our farmers!

My first and only NFL game was a Saints playoff game back when Justin and Ellen Rahn were the IFB Young Leader Achievement Award winners and representing us in New Orleans.

I am looking forward to attending the Bears vs. Packers game in Chicago in December even though I am not a fan of either team. I have been a Chiefs fan since high school.

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: 27 USED farm gates. Various conditions, sizes (4 feet to 20 feet) and prices. You load and haul. For more details or to see them, call 815-684-5324 and leave a message.

For Sale: Small assortment of used wooden and steel fence posts, also large variety of barn boards, various colors, 815-499-8987.

For Sale: Used lumber, various sizes, some 2 inch treated most 16 feet long, 815-8213397.

For Sale: Table saw and small bench top drill press, $70 each, 815-821-3397.

For Sale: Brand new in box never used xl express air fryer and grill has all accessories and cookbook, oak coffee table, exercise bikes, Corningware dishware, king size box spring and frame, small fridge with top freezer, 815-499-2529.

Wanted: One JD single chain bale elevator on wheels with motor, 815-631-5501

For Sale: Large amount of one and two quart clean jars, most have rings/lids, 815-244-9618.

Wanted: New Idea 2-3 row picker, 563-249-2517.

FHN scheduling COVID-19 bivalent vaccinations

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FREEPORT – FHN is offering adult COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccinations, which contain both original and Omi cron subvariants coverage.

Individuals must have completed the initial two doses of Moderna or Pfizer vaccines – or one dose of Johnson & Johnson – at least two months prior to receiving the Bivalent booster. FHN rec ommends a two-week waiting period between the annual flu vaccine and the bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccination.

Individuals ages 18 and older can

schedule their booster (or their initial Moderna vaccinations) at FHN Family Healthcare Centers in Lanark, Forreston and in Freeport at the Burchard Hills location with a call to FHN Central Scheduling at 815-599-7060.

Adults also can register online for a Bivalent booster during one of five upcoming clinic events at FHN’s location

at 1763 S. Dirck Drive in Freeport. The same conditions as above apply. Appoint ments are available from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on each of the following dates:

• Monday, Oct. 3

• Wednesday, Oct. 5

• Monday, Oct. 10

• Thursday, Oct 13

• Monday, Oct. 17

Visit www.fhn.org/vaccinations for more information or to sign up for an appointment.

For those under the age of 18, PFIZER pediatric COVID-19 vaccinations are given at FHN Family Healthcare Center

– Burchard Hills Pediatric Office. Please call the office at 815-599-7755 to schedule an appointment.

For all immunization appointments, patients receiving a first or second booster should bring a photo ID and their COVID-19 immunization card, and all patients and people accompanying them must wear a mask while in the facility.

All patients should plan to stay for 15 minutes after receiving the vaccination (30 minutes for people who have had immediate reactions to vaccinations such as flu shots or regularly need to carry an EpiPen).

Voices of Stephenson County to open second location in Freeport

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FREEPORT – VOICES of Stephenson County is expanding, opening a second location in the fourth quarter of 2022. It will mark the first time in the organiza tion’s 40-year history it will be operating from two buildings.

“An unprecedented demand for our services to survivors of sexual and domestic violence and their families prompted this decision,” said Beth Mas

kell, VOICES executive director. “We are seeing record numbers of clients and providing more hours of service to them as well. This expansion is a logical next

step for VOICES as the best way to serve more clients.”

VOICES plans to remodel its current location so that it is devoted entirely to the VOICES Survivors Shelter, an emer gency short-term shelter solely for survi vors of domestic and sexual violence that opened a year ago.

“The shelter has been full almost since it opened. COVID restrictions have lim ited the capacity so expanding the shelter will enable us to assist more people who

need this safe haven,” Maskell said.

The second location, in Freeport, will house VOICES’ counseling, advocacy, prevention education and administra tive services.

VOICES offers individuals and fami lies survivor-centered services and sup port such as counseling, advocacy and education to treat and prevent domestic violence and sexual assault and abuse. It also operates the VOICES Survivors Shelter.

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Local Master Gardeners win state teamwork award

FREEPORT – For the last two years, a dedicated team of Stephen son County Master Gardeners have been working in a partnership with the Freeport Park District to create and maintain demonstration gar dens in Krape Park.

“These gardens serve as a way for park visitors to learn about plants that are suitable for the northwestern Illinois climate,” said Nikki Keltner, program coor dinator, University of Illinois Extension . “ The gardens were part of the Voices Garden Walk and are also visibly seen at many events held within the park throughout the year. Visitors can enjoy the gardens that not only offer perennials – plants that con tinue to live year after year – but also native plants and deer resis tant plants. The gardens are marked with basic details and even highlight plants that benefit pollinators.”

On Sept. 9 at the State Master Gardener Conference in Tinley Park, Krape Park Gardens volun teers Robert McDonald, MaryBeth Smith, Joan Oliver, Clay Schroll, Mary Blair, Cheryl King, Debbie Schwartz, Jean Korte, Karen Valkema, Pam Hoffman and Carol

Pinter were recognized for their hard work and dedication by receiving the University of Illinois Extension State Master Gardener Teamwork Award.

This award is given for exem plary Master Gardener volunteer efforts. Together, this team has managed these beautified areas within the park by volunteering their time and knowledge.

“The team of Master Gardeners that work in the Krape Park Gar dens exemplify the Master Gar dener mission [of] ‘Helping Others Learn to Grow,’” Keltner said. “They take pleasure in offering quality demonstration gardens for the public to learn from and enjoy. The volunteers adopt the gardens and work on them according to their own schedule. This approach has expanded the ability to assist the Freeport Park District with these gardens and has strength ened this longtime partnership.”

To visit the gardens, go to Krape Park, 1799 S. Park Blvd. Freeport.

For more information about Master Gardeners or other Uni versity of Illinois Extension pro gramming, call Nikki Keltner, pro gram coordinator, at 815-235-4125 or visit go.illinois.edu/jsw.

Photo provided by Nikki Keltner/University of Illinois Extension

The University of Illinois Extension State Teamwork Award was presented to the Stephenson County Master Gardeners for their work in the Krape Park Gardens. A sign recognizing their achievement is displayed in one of the gardens in Krape Park.

Naturalist programs offered for youth at Krape Park

FREEPORT – Join the University of Illinois Extension for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats) a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4 to 7, where they will learn about environmental education topics through a story, activity, craft and hike.

University of Illinois Extension 4-H Youth Educator Kelly Lafferty will host Wee Nats the first Saturday of the month at the Krape Park Cottage (across from the boat dock).

Each program will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and an adult must stay with the

youth during the program. Please dress according to the weather as we will be spending time out in nature.

Dates and topics

Oct. 1: Autumn: Youth will learn to recognize signs of autumn and see how nature starts to change.

Nov. 5: Turkeys: Youth will learn about habitats and behavior of turkeys.

Dec. 3: Senses: Youth will discover their surroundings and nature by using their five senses.

Jan. 7: Hibernation: Youth will learn why animals hibernate in nature.

Feb. 4: Groundhogs: Youth will learn about groundhogs and how they can tell if spring will be early or late (shad ows).

March 4: Signs of Spring: Youth will recognize the signs of spring by going

on a hike; plus learn about spring babies being born in the spring.

April 1: April Showers: Youth will learn the importance of rain and why we need water.

May 6: Insects: Youth will learn about insects such as body parts, eating, hab itats and defense.

Registration is suggested and can be completed online at go.illinois.edu/jsw or by calling the University of Illinois Extension at 815-235-4125. Registration is $5 a participant.

Experts to discuss river research at fall speaker series

EAST ALTON – Illinois River Watch, part of the National Great Riv ers Research and Education Center, will host a virtual Fall Speaker Series starting Oct. 4 and running through early November.

“We hope these speakers will give people an opportunity to learn more about water through a series of online events,” said Danelle Haake, River Watch director and stream ecologist. “These presentations are very inter active and participants really enjoy speaking with experts in their field of

work.”

Following is a list of dates, times, speakers and topics. All events will take place on Zoom.

• The Ecological Consequences of Salty Fresh Water, 7 p.m., Oct. 4. Speakers: Bill Hintz and Bayley Wilm oth

• Can Zebra Mussels Be Controlled in Inland Waterways?, 7 p.m., Oct. 11. Speaker: Jim Bland

• Bees from Wetlands to Cities, 7 p.m., Oct. 19. Speaker: Jenny Mul likin, NGRREC Assistant Scientist –Wetland Ecology

• Youth Water Education: Root Cause to Civic Engagement, 7 p.m., Nov. 2. Speaker: Peggy Doty, Illinois Extension Office

“All of these talks relate to water and include both a science and human dimensions component,” said Hannah

Griffis, RiverWatch technician and volunteer coordinator. “We are always looking for community feed back on interesting topics or sug gested speakers.”

Those interested can register for these free events until the day of each presentation. Zoom links will be emailed to registrants prior to the start of each event.

To sign up, visit http://www.ngr rec.org/riverwatch/events/.

Area communities to benefit from economic planning grants

By RACHEL RODGERS rrodgers@shawmedia.com

Savanna is on the list to receive eco nomic planning grants to help with housing and capital development proj ects through a statewide program announced last week.

Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Eco nomic Opportunity announced 42 grant recipients that will receive nearly $3.5 million in funding to accelerate local economic recovery initiatives.

The grants are through the Research in Illinois to Spur Economic Recovery, or RISE, program to create or update economic plans to promote economic recovery. After the plans are created, DCEO will offer grantees a competitive grant opportunity to apply for funding for specific projects included in their plans. This program is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.

“Cities, regions, towns and villages across Illinois understand the opportu nities and needs of their own communi ties and the RISE program empowers them to collaborate and plan for improvements,” Pritzker said. “These grants will help communities craft eco nomic development plans that reflect the specific impact of the pandemic on their region with the opportunity to

apply for funding to put the plans into action in the future.”

The projects have a focus on initia tives and investments that support recovery from the pandemic such as to reactivate commercial corridors, build

more affordable housing or make investments that improve quality of life.

One of the grants was for $121,000 to the Blackhawk Hills Regional Council, a regional planning organization that engages in community and economic

development, natural resources con servation and planning in Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson and Whiteside counties.

The grant will be used to help at least six communities draft capital improvement plans, which typically span five years and prioritize infra structure and other municipal proj ects, council Executive Director Dan Payette said.

“A new or updated CIP should help a community establish funding priori ties and make strategic use of finite resources,” he said. “Moreover, a com munity will be in a better position to apply for infrastructure and equip ment funding opportunities that require proof of planning prior to application.”

The organization will target individ ual municipalities in Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson and Whiteside counties through a request for proposals process.

The city of Savanna will be receiving $50,000 to help address housing prob lems and create a plan for rehabbing or demolishing blighted properties.

“There is a lot to be done,” Savanna Mayor Val Gunnarsson said. “Savanna is blessed with a long, incredible

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Cars the Illinois Department Opportunity recently announced 42 grant funding accelerate local economic

Toastmasters to meet Oct. 4

The Inspiring Speakers Toastmaster Club will meet at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4. Toastmasters builds communication and leadership skills in a fun, friendly and supportive environment.

The club meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Freeport Public Library. The meeting is hybrid, with an online option via Zoom. Guests

are welcome.

For more information, contact Tom Willison at 815-275-7111 or tomwillison3@ gmail.com and visit toastmasters.org.

FHN offering free Healthcare Career and College Fair Oct. 5

FREEPORT– High school and college students, as well as individuals interested in pursuing a health care career, are invited

Putnam and Boone counties as well as Syndeo to improve broad band access in rural communi ties.

shoreline on one of the greatest rivers in the world and is sur rounded by fabulous natural beauty. But those broken down structures are a drag on our econ omy and well-being.”

Another goal will be to increase apartment develop ments to provide more housing to attract entry level employees at Thomson Prison, as well as improve buildings downtown, he said.

Ogle County will be receiving a $75,000 grant focused on broad band, employment and housing.

Ogle is partnering with Lee,

The group wants to create a technologically advanced broad band network that is affordable, accessible, adaptable and reli able; to leverage partnerships and resources across the region to support and expand network development; to serve and pro vide support for all the inclusive services for residents, education, businesses, agriculture and tour ism; and to incorporate scalable improvements that will enhance existing infrastructure and new developments.

“The RISE program helps communities create meaningful

to a free informational fair in Freeport.

The FHN Healthcare Career and Col lege Fair will be from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, in the lower level of FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Ste phenson St. in Freeport.

Representatives from area colleges and universities will be available to dis cuss their programs and curriculum.

FHN practitioners will be on hand to

plans that include tangible next steps tailored to their unique needs and opportunities,” DCEO Director Sylvia I. Garcia said. “These plans will help cities, towns and regions be competi tive for additional funding to support projects outlined in the plans that will improve quality of life and economic development across Illinois.”

The RISE grants will reim burse awardees for costs associ ated with developing or updating an economic recovery plan, including salaries or contractual costs, research, outreach and public meetings, as well as expenses associated with admin istering the grant, such as meet ing space rentals and printing.

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No registration is necessary for this free event. For more information, call 815-599-6706 or visit www.fhn.org.

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If you are interested in a water-related topic that is not being talked about, email riverwatch@ lc.edu for consideration.

For more information about the Illinois River Watch program visit www.ngrrec.org/River Watch or contact Griffis at hgriffis@lc.edu or 618468-2781.

Founded in 2002 as a collaborative partnership between the University of Illinois at Urba na-Champaign and Lewis and Clark Community College, NGRREC is dedicated to the study of great river systems and the communities that use them. The center aspires to be a leader in schol arly research, education and outreach related to the interconnectedness of large rivers, their floodplains, watersheds and their associated com munities. To learn more about NGRREC, visit www.ngrrec.org.

VA Coffee meets at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7

What’s happening at CCSSO & CCT

Hello Everyone,

Open Enrollment starts on Oct. 17. If you haven’t made your appointment yet, try and do so as soon as possible. When you come in, please bring your Medi care Card and list of your medications with the dos age and frequency.

This is the time of year you can double check on your current Medicare Part D Plan (Prescription Drug Plan) or your Part C Plan (Advantage Plan) to make sure you are getting the best plan for you for next year. Open Enrollment ends on Dec. 7.

If you don’t make it in to check on your plan and you find out in January that a medication you take is no longer on your plan’s formulary, you will have to pay full price for that medication for the rest of the year.

You can’t change plans again until 2023 Open Enrollment. Call us at 815-244-1800 to set up your appointment.

For Open Enrollment we will have four SHIP

Counselors, Karen Holm, Sandra Aude, Carol Young and myself, to help you choose the right plan for you.

FHN will be here for their one and only Flu Clinic on Friday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon.

For your information our Banquet room is avail able for rent. Please contact me at 815-244-1800 for further information.

If you noticed on our calendar, TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is meeting here every Thursday at 9 a.m. If you are interested and/or would like to join please come and join them.

Veterans Coffee will be on Friday, Oct. 7, at 9 a.m. If you are a veteran and you haven’t had the chance to attend this meeting, there is always amazing con versation and, of course, yummy treats.

Bingo will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 4 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 that the Bingo players really enjoy.

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. I have listed the holidays we are closed in this issue.

Paper pickup schedule is as follows: Lanark and Milledgeville the second Saturday of the month.

Chadwick is the third Saturday of the month.

Lake Carrol pickup is April through October on the fourth Saturday of the month

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 Transit, I have added a Donation Form in this article that you can use specifically for CCT. We greatly appreciate the support from all of our clients and the community.

Deb Connor, Director

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Nonagenarians and Centenarians birthdays for October

Oct. 1 Erma Waller, Shannon 90

Oct. 2 Dorothy Hoyer-Dennison, Savanna 90

Oct. 4 Joyce Saber, Savanna 90

Oct. 10 Connelly, Shannon 90

Oct. 14 Corrine Ohlwine, Milledgeville ................ 90

Oct. 17 Lloyd Haas, Mt Carroll 93

Oct. 20 Eleanor Barker, Lanark 90

Oct. 22 Diana Marken, Thomson 92

Oct. 23 Donald Weidman, Mt Carroll ....................99

Oct. 23 Audrey Daub, Milledgeville 91

Oct. 24 Curtis Pilgrim, Thomson 91

Oct. 27 Mary Morgan, Lanark .................................94

Oct. 27 Lois Smith, Thomson 90

Oct. 27 Dorothy Jacobs, Lanark 90

Oct. 28 Mary Smiley, Savanna 90

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

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 Illi nois; 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

SERVICES

Exercise Equipment

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 apply ing 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 appli cant’s name and address on it).

CONTRIBUTIONS

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

DONATIONS

Mariann & Vernon Taylor

Steve Frederick Cheryl Neill

Mary Ann Hutchison

Leslie Grim

Paul & Carolyn Weaver

Diane Plock

Barbara Welch

Area Agency meeting

Mary Ware Patricia Folk Duane Plock

SERVICE CLUBS

Savanna Service Club

CHURCHES

Cherry Grove Church, Lanark Thomson United Methodist Church

For a complete listing of donors FY20212022,see the annual report. (Copies are available at the Senior Center office.)

The Area Agency Meeting will be held on Friday, Oct. 21, at 9 a.m. Dani Keim and her staff will facilitate this meeting. They have the ability and resources to have this meeting in person and also virtual.

This meeting will be held at the Carroll County Senior Center, 17612 E. Benton Road, Mt. Carroll, IL 61053. Call the center at 815-244-1800 for more information.

DONATION FORM FOR CCSSO - CCT Other Name

MAIL TO: Carroll County Transit PO BOX 89, Mt. Carroll, IL 61053

The Senior Center has six pieces of professional-grade equipment, treadmill, rowing machine, Stair Stepper, E-Force Cross Trainer exerciser and recum bent bicycle.

You are welcome to use any of these anytime the Senior Center is open, Mon day 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-in come people. We currently have a box at the Senior Center.

If you know of anyone looking to get rid of old cell phones, 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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Paper, aluminum can pickup schedule for September

Lanark

Saturday, Oct. 8 (subject to availability of volunteers) 8 to 10 a.m.  Bank parking lot

Milledgeville

Saturday, Oct. 8 (subject to availability of volunteers) 8 to 10 a.m.

Main Street parking lot by Railroad Depot

Chadwick

Saturday, Oct. 15 (subject to availability of volunteers) 8 to 10 a.m. at City Hall

Shannon

NICAA GOLDEN MEALS

Saturday, Oct. 22 (subject to availability of volunteers)

8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. South side of the park

Lake Carroll

Please place papers in the plastic container provided.

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

Pleaseplaceintrailerifafterhours. Pleasedonotleaveatthefrontdoor.

NOTES

The Senior Center would like to remind everyone that we do not

accept magazine or slicks (advertis ing flyers).

We do not have the resources to dispose of slicks, magazines, alumi num tins, personal mail, junk mail, glass or plastic bottles or steel cans.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter.

STATISTICS (2022/2023)

FiscalYearJuly1,2022toJune30,2023

Paper sold: September ......... 0 tons

Money rec’d YTD:. $494.95

Paper sold YTD: 5.21 tons

Total YTD: ...................... $494.95

5 cent cans sold Sept. ..... $58.45

5 cent cans sold YTD $58.45

Pounds of Aluminum beverage cans sold for September 258 pounds

Total for aluminum beverage cans sold for September $149.43

Pounds of aluminum cans sold year to date 586 pounds

Cans sold year to date ....... $353.42

NICAA Golden Meals program has expanded its services to include more Home-Delivery routes in the Shannon area for the town of Shannon and the rural areas surrounding it.

The Home-Delivery program is for any senior citizen age 60 or over who would benefit from having a meal delivered to their home on a daily basis.

Delivery will be available Monday through Friday. For more information or to sign up for the program, call 815-232-8896. Signup 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.

EVENTS & SERVICES

Bingo

Bingo is held at the Senior Center on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. For the month of October the dates are Tuesday, Oct. 4, and Tuesday, Oct. 18.

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 some times 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.

October Calendar of Events

Tuesday, Oct. 4

Bingo, 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 6

TOPS Meeting, 9-10:30 a.m.

Friday, Oct. 7

VA Coffee, 9 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 8

Lanark & Milledgeville Paper

Pick Up 8 – 10 a.m.

Thursday, Oct. 13

TOPS Meeting, 9-10:30 a.m.

Friday, Oct. 14

FHN Flu Clinic, 9–Noon

Saturday, Oct. 15 Chadwick Paper

Pick Up 8 – 10 a.m.

Monday, Oct. 17 Open Enrollment Starts

Tuesday, Oct. 18

Board Meeting, 9:15 a.m. Bingo, 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 20

TOPS Meeting, 9-10:30 a.m.

Friday, Oct. 21

Agency Meeting, 9 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 22

Shannon Paper

Pick up 8-10:30 a.m.

Thursday, Oct. 27

TOPS Meeting, 9-10:30 a.m.

Karen Holm, Sandra Aude and Deb Connor are all SHIP Counselors and Certified Information and Referral Specialists for Aging. Karen, Sandra and Deb are avail able 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 Assess ment 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 dis count. 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 815-244-1800 if you have any question. Please note that is gross income not AGI

Tips on how to spot a government imposter scam

Scammers are pretending to be gov ernment employees. They may threaten you and may demand imme diate payment to avoid arrest or other legal action. These criminals continue to evolve and find new ways to steal your money and personal information. Do not fall for it! We want you to know how you and your loved ones can avoid becoming victims!

If you receive a call, text, or email that...

• Threatens to suspend your Social Security number, even if they have part or all of your Social Security number

• Warns of arrest or legal action

• Demands or requests immediate payment

• Requires payment by gift card,

Are you turning 65?

prepaid debit card, internet currency, or by mailing cash

• Pressures you for personal infor mation

• Requests secrecy

• Threatens to seize your bank account

• Promises to increase your Social Security benefit

• Tries to gain your trust by provid ing fake “documentation,” false “evi dence,” or the name of a real govern ment official … it is a scam!

Do not give scammers money or personal information – Ignore Them

Protect yourself and others from Social Security-related scams

• Try to stay calm. Do not provide anyone with money or personal infor mation when you feel pressured,

Do you need help understanding Medicare A, B, C and D? If so, please come and see us at the Senior Cen ter, 17612 E. Benton Road, Mt. Carroll, IL. We will help make this time easier for you.

Turning 65 can be very confusing with all the infor mation you receive in the mail about which Medicare D Plan to take or which supplemental to get. If you are

threatened or scared.

• Hang up or ignore it. If you receive a suspicious call, text or email, hang up or do not respond. Government employees will not threaten you, demand immediate payment or try to gain your trust by sending you pic tures or documents.

• Report Social Security-related scams. If you receive a suspicious call, text or email that mentions Social Security, ignore it and report it to the SSA Office of the Inspector General (OIG).

about to turn 65 and have questions regarding what to do, please call 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 Exemp tion Application and Affidavit. The Senior Center is

Do not be embarrassed if you shared personal information or suffered a financial loss.

• Get up-to-date information. Follow SSA OIG on Twitter @TheSSAOIG and Facebook @SSA Office of the Inspector General for the latest information on Social Security-related scams. Visit the Federal Trade Commission for information on other government scams.

• Spread the word. Share your knowledge of Social Security-related scams. Post on social media using the hashtag #SlamtheScam to share your experience and warn others. Visit oig. ssa.gov/scam for more information.

Please also share with your friends and family.

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.

Brayden Dykstra was 25-for-37 passing for 248 yards and three touchdowns for Fulton, and Baylen Damhoff had eight catches for 101 yards and two scores.

Dykstra connected with Damhoff on a 37-yard scoring strike to open the scoring with 7:30 left in the first quarter, then Lukas Schroeder scored on a 1-yard run early in the second quarter to make it 12-8 after Gage Dunker scored on a 43-yard run for Le-Win.

Gunar Lobdell ran in from 80 yards to give the Panthers a 16-12 lead, but the Steamers answered with a 36-yard touchdown pass from Dykstra to Ethan Price for a 19-16 lead with 4:50 left in the first half.

But Dunker scored from 24 yards out with 44 seconds left before halftime, then added a 13-yard TD run less than four minutes into

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Lena-Winslow’s Gunar Lobdell turns the corner on the Fulton defense as he runs for a big gain on a third and long early in third quarter action on Friday, Sept. 23, in Lena. Six touchdowns were scored in the first half and the score was 24-19 at the start of the third quarter before the Panthers dominated the second half to win 54-32.

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the third quarter to make it 32-19 Le-Win. Lobdell tacked on a 77-yard scoring run, then Jake Zeal ran in from 51 yards out for a 46-19 lead with 2:13 left in the third quarter.

Schoreder ran in from 6 yards early in the fourth quarter, then Damhoff caught an 11-yard TD pass from Dykstra to end the scoring with 1:38 to play after Dunker added his fourth TD run from 11 yards out with 6:55 remaining.

Joel Ford led Fulton with 38 yards on nine carries, and Schoreder added 28 yards on seven rushes. Ryan Eads ran for 24 yards and also caught six passes for 36 yards.

Lobdell had 238 yards on 11 rushes, and Dunker finished with 188 yards on 17 carries for Le-Win.

Eastland-Pearl City 40, Dakota 36: EPC quarterback Carsen Heeren went 7 for 11 for 259 yards with five total touchdowns to power the Wildcatz past the Indians.

Brady Sweitzer put Eastland-Pearl City (1-4) on the board with an 83-yard kickoff return touchdown.

Heeren followed with five touchdowns: four through the air and one on the ground. Donovan Kuhlemier caught three of the four touchdown passes for 56, 61 and 67

yards. He finished with four receptions for 197 yards and three touchdowns. Max McCullough hauled in a 3-yard touchdown pass.

Heeren’s TD run was a 1-yard plunge.

Jaxson Kempel, Will Birchen and Levi Burkholder led the Wildcatz defense with 11 tackles each. Ethan Petta had a pair of interceptions, and Kempel and Hunter Miller also picked off passes.

Orion 27, Erie-Prophetstown 7: The Panthers (2-3, 1-2) stayed close through the first half, but the Chargers scored twice after halftime for a Three Rivers Rock win in Prophetstown.

Jase Grunder scored on a 1-yard run in the second quarter to cut the Erie-Prophetstown deficit to 14-7 at halftime, but Orion scored on its first possession of the second half, then tacked on another score in the fourth quarter to seal the win.

The Chargers took a 7-0 lead, scoring early in the game after stopping the Panthers on a fourth-and-short.

Decatur LSA 58, Milledgeville 56: The Missiles (3-2) came up just short in a wild eight-man game in Decatur.

Milledgeville trailed 26-22 after a high-scoring first quarter, then took a 30-26 lead with eight minutes left in the first half. Decatur LSA answered to take a 32-30 lead at halftime.

Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media Lena-Winslow’s Jake Tippett tackles Fulton’s Brayden Dykstra and tries to punch the ball out in third quarter action on Friday in Lena.

The Missiles grabbed a 44-38 lead early in the third quarter, only to see Decatur LSA take a 46-44 lead midway through the third, then make it 52-44 with eight minutes left in the game.

Both teams scored a touchdown on their next possession, then Milledgeville scored again to get to within 58-56 with six minutes remaining, but that’s where the comeback ended.

Morrison rally Sherrard

By DAN WOESSNER For Shaw Media

MORRISON – Steve Snider warned his Morrison Mustangs heading into Friday’s Three Rivers Rock game that the difference between them and the winless Sherrard Tigers was as small as the ball bouncing one way or another a couple of times.

That proved prophetic in Sher rard’s 26-22 win.

The ball bounced just right for the Mustangs to start the night, but when it mattered most, it bounced away from the hands of receiver Chase New man on a tightly contested chance in the end zone on a fourth-down play with mere seconds left and Morrison trailing by four.

Sherrard took over possession of the ball, and after a kneel down, the Tigers also took possession of their first win in 13 games.

“That’s a football team that’s had the ball bounce a couple different ways than we did coming into the game, and they were 0-4 and we were 2-2, and it could have easily been the other way. They have a good football team,” Snider said. “We did have our chances. Hats off to Sherrard, they came in here prepared and ready to go, and they

made more plays than we did.”

Sherrard (1-4, 1-2 Three Rivers Rock) trailed 22-20 when it took possession of the ball at its own 40 after a Morrison touchdown and kickoff with 3:58 left. On the first play, Carter Brown broke free on a run for 30 yards to the Morrison 30. After a short completion, Brown was the target of quarterback Holland Anderson for a 16-yard pass to get Sherrard to the Morrison 11-yard line. After two runs netting 5 yards, Anderson found Brown again at the goal line, and Brown tapped his toes to stay inbounds for the touchdown.

“I had full confidence that he [Brown] was going to get that,” Ander son said. “I put the ball a little on the outside so that the defender couldn’t get it. He got that toe-tap, and we made that connection.

“This is amazing. We’ve been doing it for 12 games now, trying to turn this program around. This was our turning point for the season.”

On the ensuing drive, Morrison

went to the air regu larly for the first time. The Mustangs’ Danny Mouw com pleted two short passes before con necting with New man for 38 yards to the Sherrard 18-yard line. Morri son had an incomple tion, and then had to burn its final time out after a sack of Mouw before two incompletions to end the potential rally and the game.

“I knew our defense could do that,” Anderson said. “It took all four downs, but our defense sealed the deal.”

After the opening kickoff, Mouw pitched the ball to Logan Baker on the first play from scrimmage. The ball bounced off Baker’s chest, and then off the ground and back into Baker’s hands; from there, the Morrison senior took it 61 yards for a touchdown. Baker led Morrison (2-3, 1-1) with 145 rushing yards and two touchdowns. It was the final score of the first half for Morri son.

“We didn’t do things right every time that we had the ball,” Snider said. “First half, we shot ourselves in the

foot with penalties. It felt like we moved the ball 30 yards a play, but we were staying in the same place because of the penalties.”

Anderson started making big plays with his arm late in the second quar ter, connecting with Brody Bemien for a 27-yard touchdown to tie the score 6-6 going into half.

The air attack continued after half time, as Anderson hit Kyler Schmidt for passes of 38, 39, and 24 yards in the first two series. The last one went for a touchdown to gave Sherrard a brief 12-6 lead.

“Schmidt was out the last two games. As soon as he came back, we knew he could do things for us,” Anderson said. “They started to dou ble on him, so we went to other guys, and they made plays for us, too.”

Anderson went 14 for 20 with 211 yards, two touchdowns and an inter ception. Schmidt had five of those receptions for 137 yards.”

“The quarterback did a nice job of throwing the ball,” Snider said. “We knew watching tape that he could really throw the ball, and their receiv ers ran some good routes and made every catch that came to them.”

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Morrison’s Logan Baker

Morrison’s Donny Reavy

Volleyball

Cougars 1-3 down south: Eastland closed its trip to the Mt. Pulaski tourna ment with a win, defeating Riverton 25-21, 25-18 in its finale.

The Cougars earlier lost to Newark (28-26, 25-14), Williamsville (25-13, 25-21) and Hartsburg-Emden (25-21, 25-12).

Trixie Carroll spiked 58 kills, and Ella Gunderson stuffed 10 blocks for Eastland. Jenica Stoner dished 72 assists, Audrey Sundquist served six aces, and Jocelyn Green (60 digs) and Morgan McCullough (54 digs) led the back-row defense.

Eastland def. Amboy 27-25, 25-13: The Cougars topped the Clippers in an NUIC match in Lanark.

Quinc Haverland had seven kills, four aces and a block for Eastland, while Trixie Carroll spiked seven hills and Sienna Peterson served four aces. Jenica Stoner dished 16 assists, and Jocelyn Green chipped in 11 digs.

Forreston def. Polo 23-25, 25-13, 25-21: The Marcos won the first set but the Cardinals stormed back for an NUIC win.

Leading Polo were Lindee Poper with seven kills and two blocks, Teah Almasy with 12 assists and four kills, Sydnei Rahn and Ali Danekas with four kills apiece, and

Ellie Wells with seven assists and three kills. Bekah Zeigler chipped in three kills, while Courtney Grobe added two kills for the Marcos.

Cross Country

More than 350 varsity runners competed in the Rock River Run at Hoover Park on Saturday, as crowds of onlookers waited and watched at the finish line behind Woodlawn Arts Academy on a slightly chilly, overcast morning.

A total of 23 schools were represented at the midseason cross country meet, including Dixon, Sterling, Rock Falls and Eastland. There were 16 teams competing in the girls race, while 22 teams competed in the boys race.

Rock Falls’ Hana Ford, who took second at the Twin Cities Meet on the same course less than two weeks prior, outpaced 174 runners for a first-place finish, recording a time of 18:39.20. East Moline’s Rubi Tapia-Macias ran an 18:44.20 for second, and Dixon’s Emma Smith was right behind her, clocking an 18:48.70 for third.

As a team, the Duchesses dominated their field, landing four runners in the top 10, seven in the top 20, and nine in the top 50. Dixon’s 33 points was by far the best score of the girls’ teams; runner-up

Hampshire scored 118.

In the boys race, Geneva and Sycamore led the field with 86 and 99. Dixon finished sixth with 217, Sterling was ninth with 269, Rock Falls was 14th with 343, and Eastland came in 22nd with 580.

Eastland’s boys placed 22nd with 580 points, as Hudson Groezinger was the Cougars’ lone top-100 finisher in 79th (18:01.00). The girls did not field a full team, but had a pair of top-100 runners in Leslie Mayne (85th, 22:07.60) and Delaney Wilhlems (91st, 22:20.90).

Morrison kept fighting, responding to the Schmidt touchdown with a 67-yard drive mostly on the legs of freshman Brady Anderson, who car ried the ball five times for 59 yards on the drive, including a 22-yard touch down scamper.

Sherrard sped back down field on the next possession, thanks in part to a 26-yard pass from Anderson to Schmidt. Moments later, the Tigers went up 20-14 on a 1-yard plunge by Izaac Novitske.

Morrison went three-and-out on the next drive, giving Sherrard the chance to ice the game. Instead, Donny Reavy knocked the ball away from Anderson on a third-down play, and teammate Aidan Dolieslager recovered the ball at the Sherrard 22-yard line.

The Mustangs took their final lead with 4:04 left at 22-20 with an 11-yard run by Baker.

“They are resilient group, a very tough group,” Snider said. “This is a tough loss in a long season. We regroup, watch tape late this weekend, and bounce back. They hate losing. They are taking it pretty hard right now, but they are going to come back and get ready for a tough Rockridge group next week.”

Alex T. Paschal - apaschal@shawmedia.com Fulton’s Annaka Hackett hammers a shot against Eastland.

The right candidate will be responsible for ensuring the upkeep and repair operations and ground maintenance. As an excellent maintenance supervisor must be reliable and have a great eye for detail. Technical skills and knowledge of various skilled crafts such as carpentry, plumbing, a plus. Lead ership skills are essential. The goal is to ensure that the f acility and apartments are in good working order and in safe conditions at all times.

Responsibilities

Inspect facilities routinely & provide preventative maintenance

Must be on call after hours & weekends (emergencies )

Lawn/landscaping maintenance & snow removal

Inspect and maintain building systems (heating, ventilation etc.)

Contribute to the development of maintenance budget and ensure compliance

Maintain inventory of materials and eq uipment

Participate in coordination of projects (e.g. renovations)

Ensure adheren ce to qual ity standards and health and safety regulations

Skills

The ability to learn and retain technical knowledge of all building systems (electrical, heating etc.)

Knowledge of health and safety practices and Life Safety Code regulations & required compliance documentation

Comp uter savvy

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Must have valid driver's license & high school diploma/transcripts

Stop at S.T.R.I.V.E. and apply in person, 415 A Street, Prophetstown, IL

Please Call 815-537-5358

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Eligible app licants must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field, have at least one year of experience working directly with individuals with d evelopmental disabilities, and serve as QIDP (Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional). Two year s of s upervisory and programming experience desired Highly competitive salary and benefit package

Send resume in confidence to: S.T.R.I.V.E., Attn: Anne Dunb ar, 415 A Street, Prophetstown, IL 61277 or adunbar@aheinco.com Phone 815-537-5358

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CE LEBRATE RECOVE RY!

A program based on the Bible Weekly MeetingEvery Friday from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at York Community Church, Thomson, IL. Contact: Robert Heath @ 815- 259 3550.

GARAGE SALES

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Thursday & Friday 8-5 Saturday 8-2 Antiques, Generator, large tall men's, Full list on Monroet imes.com

CLOTHING

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PETS & PET SUPPLIES

Barn Kittens needing home s! Al l colors! Free to good homes ! 815-273-7444

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MISCELLANE OUS FOR SALE

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LOCATION Is Everything Retail store front approx. 1,000sq.ft w/3BDRM Apt. above 204 W.1st Dixon Serious inquires 815-440-4817

The U.S Department of Agriculture has a need to lease 5,538 Rentable Square Fee t, yielding app roxi mately 4,5864,815 Usable Square Feet of office space in Mt. Carroll, IL. Find mor e information by searc hing for Solicitation No. 57-1701521-FA on SAM.gov.

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AUCTION

SAT., OCT. 1 10:00 AM GARY KELLERMAN EST. 221 S. WILL ST., LANARK

VEHICLES, MOTORCYCLE, TRACTOR: 1995 Chevy 2500 pickup, 3/4T. w/T. springs, auto, 235,000 mi., runs; 1993 Dodge Caravan SE, 159,834mi., runs; 86 Chevy 20 Silverado, 454 motor; Cushman w/blade-runs; 83 Honda trike, 16,333mi.-needs repair; 81 Honda CM200T; SATOH tractor, S-650G; King Kutter 6ft. blade; BOAT & MOTORS: 1975 Crestline row boat; boat motors; MOWERS & GARAGE ITEMS: assorted mowers; Craftsman 3500w generator; 2T. engine hoist; 5sp. drill press on stand; 212 CC gas engine NIB; Lincoln welder; Landa pres. washer; snow blower; 1-bottom plow; wood splitter; Craftsman tiller; MTD chipper/shredder; 5ft. Bush Hog rotary mower; HOUSEHOLD: Bruno stair lift; newer Amana washer; elec. dryer; Roper refrig.; lift chair; Cabela’s meat mixer; TO BE REMOVED BY BUYER: Carrier central air; TV antenna; TmpStar furnace; gas water heaters

TERMS: CASH OR CHECK MUST HAVE PHOTO ID TO REGISTER JIM CALHOUN, AUCTIONEER IL LIC.440000333 MT. CARROLL 815-244-9660 FOR FULL LISTING & PICTURES www.calhounauction.com