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Milledgeville’s Cade Schave (left) passes around Newman’s Gehrig Koerner during the first half of Thursday’s SVM All-Star Classic at Sauk Valley Community College. Schave scored 10 points and pulled down 10 rebounds as the Daily Gazette boys team defeated the Telegraph squad, 92-66. Schave’s high school teammate, Kyle Ottens, scored 9 points and had 4 steals and 4 assists.

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Marker honoring Gold Star heroes, families OK’d

BY TONY CARTON For Prairie Advocate MOUNT CARROLL – The Carroll County Board had its regularly scheduled June meeting June 21 and opened with a presentation by Patti Smith, founder of the Illinois-based nonprofit organization America’s Gold Star Families, and National Gold Star chairman for National Garden Club. Smith attended the meeting to share information about Gold Star Markers.

The Gold Star Families Memorial Marker Program pays tribute to families of American servicemen and women who died while serving in the military.

At the height of the Iraqi War, the Smith family had two sons deployed to Iraq. She and her husband kept two Blue Star banners hanging in their windows, signifying the double deployment. She remembers it as a time of incredible duress.

“We say that when someone loses their life in service of their country, their star turns to gold,” Smith said. “Blue star markers have been around for 70 years and are a continuing project of the National Garden Club.

“The markers honor our Armed Forces. They’re called Memorial Markers and are along the highways

and rest stops all across the nation.”

She recalls seeing one of the markers and thinking that with simple color and verbiage changes, Gold Star Families could be honored.

“I contacted the National Garden Club, told them about my idea, and they responded enthusiastically,” Smith said. “As you can imagine, there were a lot of hoops to jump through to implement the Gold Star Marker idea on a national level, but we moved forward and in 2015 the idea passed at the club’s national convention.”

Now, just 3 years into the project, there are 32 Gold Star Markers scattered across the nation, with more on the way.

“The project is catching on, and more orders are coming in frequently,” she said. “Frankly, as a former resident of Savanna, Illinois, I would be honored if we could place a Gold Star Marker in Mount Carroll.”

Smith said there is only one other marker in Illinois, and putting one in Mount Carroll would establish the area as a leader and a trendsetter.

“The cost for a marker is about $1,500, and if you are familiar at all with the cost of granite markers you know that that’s a fraction of what it would cost to honor these families,” Smith said. “They are very durable

and will last, making this project very doable.”

County Administrator Mike Doty raised the question of fundraising to cover project costs.

“We’ve actually gone very slowly raising funds at this point, because we wanted to be absolutely sure we could move forward with the project,” said this area’s marker project coordinator, Kevin Powers. “But, in just telling the story to a few people, we have pledges for $600, and that’s just from casual conversations with just a handful of people.”

He said they are not asking for money from the county.

“We want money from people who want to donate, that want to help and want to contribute,” Powers said. “We’ll get this done. I’m not worried about that.”

Smith said typically the county would need to establish a timeline because once they place the order there will be a certain number of weeks for delivery, and she recommended timing the delivery date with a dedication ceremony which would be a one-time event.

“A dedication ceremony can be

as simple or elaborate as you want to make it,” she said. “I provided Kevin with details for a sample dedication and would be happy to continue working with him to see it to fruition.”

Board Chairman Kevin Reibel said he sees the marker as a real plus for the county, and he thinks the marker would be a welcome addition to the Veterans Memorial on the courthouse lawn.

The board voted unanimously to approve and proceed with the Gold Star Marker project.

In other business, State’s Attorney Scott Brinkmeier told the board he has received a new grant from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office permitting him to fill the post of victim’s assistant.

The board approved a Sign Setback Variance requested by the Sandburr golf and hotel facility, and approved reappointment of Jane Law and Jenny Bergman to the Board of Health.

The next Carroll County Board meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.

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Chadwick Milledgeville-FFA’s State Champion Dairy Judging Competition team members were honored Monday during the Chadwick-Milledgeville School District’s June board meeting. Pictured are (from left) Board President Sandi Baylor-Schmidt, Mady Frederick, Shelby Judd, Dylan Houzenga, Natalie Brown and Rachel Scidmore. LEFT: Milledgeville’s state track & field qualifiers were honored June 18 during the Chadwick-Milledgeville School District’s monthly board meeting. Pictured (from left) with Board President Sandi Baylor-Schmidt are Rebecca Waite, Jasmine Sturrup and Olivia Sturrup. Photos submitted by Jody Mertz.

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Ken was born Nov. 28, 1957, in Clinton, Iowa, the son of Alvin and Maxine (Huebner) Marburger. He attended East Central Community High School in Miles, Iowa, and graduated with the Class of 1977. Ken proudly served his country from 1977 to 1981 as a sergeant in the Air Force. Ken married Lori Brundage on June 21, 2002, in Davenport, Iowa.

Ken worked as a substation technician for Exelon in Cordova for 32 years, retiring in 2013. After he retired, Ken and Lori began wintering in Florida and Texas. He enjoyed Texas most of all, and was excited for their trip this year. Ken loved the outdoors, especially driving his John Deere tractor, cutting down trees, mowing grass, plowing snow and making trails. After a long day working outside, Ken and Lori would ride the trails on their Gator and golf cart. At the end of the day, Ken valued spending time sitting around the campfire, telling stories with his family and friends.

Ken will be dearly missed by his wife, Lori; stepchildren, Jason Werner of Davenport, Iowa, Denise (Brian) Schimmers of Greenville, Wisconsin, and Deyenna (Carl) D’Ambrose of South Lebanon,

Ohio; four stepgrandchildren, Jake and Sam Schimmers, and Tyler and Nicole D’Ambrose; his parents, Alvin and Maxine Marburger of Sabula; a brother, Ron (Sally) Marburger of Bryant, Iowa; a sister, Linda (Paul) Baker of Sabula; and nephews, Joseph Marburger of Rowley, Iowa, Josh Marburger of Chicago and Tom (Sara) Leonard of Eldridge, Iowa.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

A celebration of life service will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Sabula VFW, 1001 Broad St. Law-Jones Funeral Homes is handling arrangements.

A memorial fund has been established, donations will be given to the American Cancer Society and Mayo Clinic.

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SAVANNA – William H. “Bill” David, 76, of Savanna, died Monday, June 18, at his home. Law-Jones Funeral Homes handled arrangements.

DAWN R. SAGER SAVANNA – Dawn R. Sager, 66, of Savanna, died Monday, June 18, 2018, at her home. Law-Jones Funeral Homes handled arrangements.

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PC grad honored at Upper Iowa FAYETTE, Iowa – Clayton Lieb of Pearl City was recognized as a recipient of the Zecha-McCauley Scholarship at Upper Iowa University. Lieb was honored during the 2018 Scholarships and Awards Recognition Banquet.

Local students on spring dean’s list at Luther College DECORAH, Iowa – A number of local students were among those on the spring dean’s list at Luther College.

Gabby Betzer, a first-year student from Milledgeville was named to the list, as was Allison Houldson, a freshman from Morrison. Evan Lobdell, a junior from Sterling also was on the dean’s list.

Four students from Freeport were honored, including Jacqueline Krawczyk, a senior, Natalie Ludolph, a junior, Katelin Parkinson, a sophomore, and freshman Allisa Sommers.

The Chadwick Milledgeville FFA chapter received their State Award and were invited to attend the National FFA convention to judge. In addition, both Delana and Payton Erbsen won their dairy handling events and also received their state awards. Delana won in the middle school dairy handling contest while Payton won the High School contest and will also be competing at the National Contest in October. Finally, Rachel Scidmore received her high individual award for dairy judging. In the picture from l-r Natalie Brown, Shelby Judd, Rachel Scidmore, Delana Erbsen, Mady Frederick, Payton Erbsen and Dylan Houzenga. The team was coached by Wendy Erbsen.

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Students in attendance were Bridget Adamec, Krystal Druien, Bree Hartman, Makaylee Merkel and Olivia Sturrup. Works from other students were entered in the festival.

Award recipients, by name, place, category and work, are: Adamec, Honorable mention, sculpture, “A Waste of Time.”

Angel DeVito, Frst, drawing marker, “Skull.”

Druien, First, photography, “Light Orb;” first, charcoal, “Lost,” honorable mention, “Eyes to the Soul;” third, painting, “Tearing Me Apart;” honorable mention in handmade.

Hartman: Frst, painting, “Almost Fallen Angels;” first, drawing, “Self Portrait;” and drawing miscellaneous, first, “Nylon,” third, “Strawberry,” and honorable mention, “Selena Gomez.”

Anthony Lapp: Third, 3D mixed media, “Turtle.”

Sturrup: Second, painting, “Shadows;” third, watercolor, “Stressed Out;” and second, drawing, “Randomness.”

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR To the editor: A big thank you to all those responsible for the Lanark Blood Drive being a success this year!

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Thank you to all those donors giving of their precious blood so that others in need will have it available when they need it. Of those people who came in, tried to give and were deferred, we say a special thank

you, and to try again next year.

We had several volunteers who gave of their time and talents. A big thank you to: Mary Block, Alan Brunner, John Gush, June Hasz, Butch Hasz, Jeff Hoak and Dave Shaulis. We are always in need of willing volunteers and are very appreciative of these wonderful people giving of themselves.

The Lanark Lions Club came through again this year with willing volunteers and the Lanark Mothers Club provided a wonderful snack for our hungry donors. The Lanark Food Center donated the delicious sandwiches again this year. The Prairie Advocate again helped out with advertising. A special thanks to the Lanark Methodist Church for providing a cool, air-conditioned location to hold our mobile.

A final thanks to all the blood donors for your “gift of life” for helping others.

National degrees were awarded to: Eastland: Shelby Fryar, Anna Kuper, Destiny Swalve Chadwick-Milledgeville: Collin Eubanks, Rachael Osterhaus, Natalie Osterhaus West Carroll: Daniel Hartman

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Lack of compassion in America today To the editor: What has the country come to?

Almost every day we are being lied to.

Republicans say they are compassionate. If they vote for congressmen and senators that back the policies of President Donald Trump, they are lying to you.

Do you agree that children should be taken from their families? Some are being placed in cages, are some being sold? The ones that are responsible claim they do not know where all of them are being held. Is

this compassion?

Where is the compassion for our country? Donald Trump, with the help of his party, has alienated our friendly countries, and has lined up with our countries enemies: Russia, China, North Korea, and don’t forget where the terrorists were from that blew up the World Trade Center.

If the Republican senators and congressmen back the policies of Donald Trump, they are also friends of our enemies. They believe it is OK to break up families, and put children, some only months old, in cages.

Are they compassionate? I don’t think so.

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THURSDAY Free meal at Morrison church MORRISON – A free community meal will be provided from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, 100 E. Lincolnway.

Pulled pork, salad, drinks and desserts will be available. The church is accessible to wheelchairs.

Call 815-772-3510 or search for “firstpresmorrison” group on Facebook for more information.

Master Gardener to discuss herb cooking MOUNT CARROLL – University of Illinois Extension will have a program on cooking with herbs at 5:30 p.m. at Mount Carroll Township Public Library, 208 N. Main St. Master Gardener Nancy Gmitro will discuss how to grow, harvest, and prepare bay and chives. Participants will create a dried herbal bouquet for their home.

Call the library at 815-244-1751 or the Carroll Extension office at 815-244-9444 for more information.

Follow the yellow brick road to the Highland theater FREEPORT – Highland Community College’s Summerset Theatre will present “The Wizard of Oz” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 2 p.m. July 1.

All performances will be on the Fine Arts Stage at the college’s Ferguson Fine Arts Center, 2998 W. Pearl City Road.

The cast is made up of Highland students and surrounding community members. Toto will be played by Wrigley, owned by Shary Gibson of Big Radio.

Tickets are $17 for adults, $14 for seniors, and $10 for students. Go to highland.edu/box office or call 815-5993718, or stop from 1 to 5 p,m. Monday through Thursday at the box office at the Ferguson center.

SATURDAY Bike safety program planned in Chadwick CHADWICK – The Chadwick Police Department will have a bicycle safety rodeo and railroad safety class for

children 5 and older from 1 to 4 p.m. at Chadwick Elementary School, 19 School St. Children are asked to bring their own bicycles. Bike-related giveaway items, refreshments and activities will be provided. A limited number of bicycle headlights, water bottles and helmets will be given away.

Brunch at Morrison church MORRISON – The annual WA TAN YE brunch will begin at 9 a.m. at Morrison United Methodist Church, and willl include breakfast casseroles, muffins and rolls, fruit, and drink. Cost is by donation with a suggest donation of $7 per person. Proceeds from the brunch will go toward a scholarship for a Morrison High School graduating senior girl who wishes to further her education. Reservations may be made by calling Jan at 815-772-2807 before Friday. The program is Jackie Wiersema, Morrison school district counselor, and her certified therapy dog, Kaiser.

Freeport-based bike ride to help fight cancer FREEPORT – FHN Memorial Hospital will organize a Gran Fonda Tour against Cancer group of bicycle rides June 30, all of which start at 8 a.m.

A family fun ride will be available along the Jane Addams Trail. A 30-mile trail or road ride, and 50- and 75-mile ride options will leave from at Tutty’s Crossing Trailhead, 250 E. Stephenson St. Instead of a registration fee, donations will be accepted to the FHN Leonard C. Ferguson Cancer Center at FHN in Freeport. A route guide and safety card will be provided. One staffed rest stop will be available in Orangeville.

The ride’s founder is Dave Fonda, who started the ride in 2007 and died this year.

All participants are asked to register and sign a waiver form. Go to fhn.org/ TourAgainstCancer to download forms.

Go to the website or call Tonya at 815599-6900 for more information.

Rock decoration program set in Savanna SAVANNA – The Savanna Historical Society will have a rock painting day at 2 p.m. at the Savanna Museum and Cultural Center, 406 Main St. The cost is $5 per person and $10 for families, with rocks and all supplies included. Painting will continue until supplies run out.

JULY 6 Blood drive in Mount Carroll MOUNT CARROLL – An American Red Cross blood drive will be from 1 to 6 p.m. at Mount Carroll Church of God, 816 S. Clay St. Go to redcrossblood.org or call 800733-2767 to make an appointment or for more information.

JULY 8 Shannon Knights plan omelet fundraiser SHANNON – St. Wendelin Knights of Columbus will have an omelet breakfast to benefit local charities from 9 a.m. to noon at the church dining hall, 18 S. Linn St. Donations will be accepted. Omelets will be available from six stations.

JULY 9 Pearl City Lutherans to cook up brats PEARL CITY – St. John Lutheran Church will have a brat and hot dog meal stand from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. next to the Pearl City Post Office, 105 S. Main St. Parishioners will worship at 9 a.m.

Sunday at the church, 229 S. First St. Felllowship will take place after the service, in Luther Hall.

Email prshadmin@gmail.com or call 815-443-2215 in the mornings for more information.

JULY 10 ‘1776’ shown at Morrison library MORRISON – The 1972 musical film, “1776,” will be the July film shown at 2 p.m. at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St. The movie depicts the days leading up to the signing by the Continental Congress of the Declaration of Independence in a steamy, hot room in Philadelphia in 1776. It stars William Daniels as John Adams, Howard Da Silva as Ben Franklin, and Ken Howard as Thomas Jefferson. The movie is served with air-conditioning, a cold drink and popcorn.

Blood drive planned in Fulton FULTON – An American Red Cross blood drive will be from 1 to 6 p.m. at Robert Fulton Community Center, 912 Fourth St. Go to redcrossblood.org or call 800733-2767 to make an appointment or for more information.

Blender recipes, ideas at Elizabeth presentation ELIZABETH – University of Illinois Extension Educator Diane Reinhold will offer “Blenders and More,” a program on using blenders in cooking, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Jo Daviess Extension office, 204 Vine St. Information will be available on pureed soups and smoothies, baby food, food safety, nutritional benefits from blending foods and recipes.

Registration is due by July 6. Go to web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw or call 815-858-2273 to sign up.

JULY 11 Turning 65 class set in Galena GALENA – The Senior Resource Center will have information on Medicare, Medicaid, tax freezes and other benefit programs at sessions at the West Galena Township Building, 607 Gear St. Sessions are at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Senior Health Insurance Program counselor Ralph Norman teaches the class.

Reservations are requested. Call 815-235-9777 to sign up or for more information.

JULY 16 Sign-ups open for vacation Bible program in Shannon SHANNON – Bethel United Methodist Church will have a free “Polar Blast” vacation Bible school program for children 3 and older from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

July 16, 17, and 18 at the church, 217 S. Hickory St. Music, BIble adventures, projects, and a closing show will be presented. Meals will be provided.

Registration is requested by July 9.

Email dawn.barr@yahoo.com or call 8150864-2581 for more information.

JULY 24 Brain health program offered STERLING – Karla Belzer, Extension educator, will present a free Wits Fitness program from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St. Participants can perform interactive activities to maintain and enhance cognitive function and memory.

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS

BY CODY CUTTER Prairie Advocate ccutter@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5552

BASKETBALL SAUK VALLEY MEDIA ALL-STAR CLASSIC BOYS GAME Gazette 92, Telegraph 66: The

Gazette boys team made it known from the opening tip Thursday that a fourth straight defeat in the Sauk Valley Media All-Star Basketball Classic was not going to happen.

Fulton’s Tyler Bruggenwirth started the game with a layup, Milledgeville’s Kyle Ottens connected on a jumper, and Rock Falls’ Austin Meiners and Fulton’s Cody Sanderson each hit a 3-pointer. The quick flurry of points set the tone in a win over the Telegraph squad.

Bruggenwirth provided the game’s final exclamation point. The 6-foot-5 forward slammed home an alley-oop from Sanderson after the speedy point guard swiped a steal.

The Gazette team held a 46-32 advantage at intermission, and a 61-45 lead after three. Bruggenwirth split his 20-point night evenly, scoring 10 points in each half and adding six rebounds.

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Balance on offense was the key for the Gazette side, as each player scored at least five points. Petros had 14 points, five rebounds, two assists and three steals, while Eastland’s Ethan Christians pitched in 13 points and six boards.

Milledgeville’s Cade Schave scored all 10 of his points in the second half, and notched a double-double with 10 rebounds for the Gazette team. Schave’s former running mate Kyle Ottens stuffed the stat sheet with nine points, three rebounds, four assists and four steals.

Sanderson finished with seven points, four rebounds and a gamehigh eight assists.

Bruggenwirth, a future Illinois Central Cougar, was selected as the game’s MVP, as his point total represented the best from a Fulton player at the Classic since Chris Hebeler scored 27 points in 2002.

That wasn’t all for Bruggenwirth.

He also won the slam dunk competition, the first Steamer to do so since the late Eric Ottens won it in 2001.

All it took for Bruggenwirth to advance to the two-man finals were a pair of two-handed jams, racing in from the left wing. Polo graduate Reid Taylor also advanced after making a single throw-up dunk.

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GIRLS GAME Gazette 57, Telegraph 37: After lead-

ing 23-14 at halftime, the Gazette team put the game on ice with a 20-11 run in the third quarter en route to the win.

Milledgeville’s Mady Frederick hit a dagger of a 3-pointer that made the score 39-23 with 2:11 to go in the third quarter.

Frederick, who led the Gazette with 11 points, nine rebounds and six assists, noted it was just a matter of the team getting more familiar with each other after halftime.

Soon to play at Wisconsin-River Falls, Frederick stamped her name in the Classic history book five times.

The MVP of the Gazette’s 57-37 win over the Telegraph, Frederick led her team with 11 points, three 3-pointers, nine rebounds and six assists. No Milledgeville player in the Classic had put up such numbers.

Frederick tied a Classic girls record for most 3-pointers with Dixon and NIU alum Tara Michels in 2004, and was one assist shy of the single-game mark shared by Sterling’s Amber Cox and Dixon’s Holly Nicklaus. Her 11 points was one better than fellow Missiles alum Keali Engelkens’ 10 in 2010.

The Telegraph girls struggled all night, shooting a combined 15-for-63 from the field, and it was also outrebounded by a 43-28 margin.

BOYS BASKETBALL Zumdahl named Eastland boys basketball coach Tyler Zumdahl, a 2009 Eastland High School graduate, will take over head coaching duties for the Cougars.

The Eastland Board of Education approved Zumdahl for the position on Wednesday, replacing longtime head coach Tony Dunlap, who was not renewed by the Board for the position last month.

Zumdahl, who has been the head junior varsity coach for the past 2 years, also has coaching experience in the Lewistown and Monmouth United school districts.

As a junior, Zumdahl helped lead the

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Cougars boys basketball program to its first sectional championship.

After graduating from Eastland, Zumdahl played 1 year of basketball at North Central College in Naperville, followed by 1 year of baseball at Highland Community College.

BASEBALL Trio of locals named IHSBCA All-State Three seniors from three local high schools were named to the 2018 Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association All-State Team.

Sterling’s Trey Morse was named all-state in Class 3A, West Carroll’s Cory Simpson was an honoree in 2A, and Eastland’s Brett Swalve was selected in 1A.

CARROLL COUNTY YOUTH SUMMER BALL SCORES TINY MISS June 20 Eastland1 10, Pearl City2 4 Milledgeville 13, Mount Carroll 0 Chadwick 13, Eastland2 2 Stockton 4, Thomson 2 Friday Eastland2 10, Thomson 3 Pearl City1 12, Pearl City2 11 LITTLE MISS June 18 River Ridge 15, Thomson 12

JUNIOR MISS Friday Milledgeville 17, Pearl City2 11 SENIOR MISS June 18 Pearl City 13, Milledgeville 3 Pearl City 7, Milledgeville 1 PEEWEE BOYS June 18 Milledgeville2 11, Eastland2 3 Milledgeville1 18, Savanna2 6 Pearl City2 10, Mount Carroll 3 Thomson 11, Savanna 10 Wednesday Eastland2 14, Eastland1 9 Thomson 13, Milledgeville2 6 Pearl City2 16, Eastland3 4 SMALL FRY BOYS June 19 Eastland1 10, Eastland2 9 Pearl City2 17, PearlCity1 0 Savanna2 16, Savanna1 11 Friday Eastland1 11, Pearl City1 4 Milledgeville 14, Eastland2 1 JUNIOR BOYS June 21 Eastland 1, Milledgeville 0 SENIOR BOYS no games played

CARROLL COUNTY YOUTH SUMMER BALL STANDINGS As of Saturday, June 23 Tiny Miss: Eastland1 (6-1), Pearl City1

(6-1), Chadwick (4-1), Milledgeville (5-2), Eastland2 (4-4), Stockton (3-3), Pearl City2 (2-5), Savanna (1-4), Thomson (1-6), Mount Carroll (1-6) Little Miss: Milledgeville (6-0), Eastland2 (6-0), Stockton (3-2), Pearl City (3-3), River Ridge (3-4), Savanna (2-4), Eastland1 (0-4), Thomson (0-5) Junior Miss: Thomson (4-1), Pearl City1 (4-1), River Ridge (4-1), Milledgeville (4-2), Eastland2 (3-2), Stockton (2-2), Savanna (2-3), Pearl City2 (2-4), Eastland1 (1-4), Mount Carroll (0-6) Senior Miss: Pearl City (8-0), Eastland (5-1), Mount Carroll (4-2), Milledgeville (3-4), Savanna (2-3), Stockton 1 (2-4), River Ridge (1-5), Stockton2 (0-6) PeeWee Boys: Thomson (6-1), Pearl City1 (5-1), Milledgeville1 (5-1), Pearl City2 (5-2), Milledgeville2 (4-2), Eastland1 (2-3), Savanna1 (2-4), Mount Carroll (2-4), Eastland2 (2-5), Eastland3 (2-5), Savanna2 (0-7) Small Fry Boys: Pearl City1 (6-1), Milledgeville (5-1), Eastland1 (6-2), Savanna2 (4-3), Savanna1 (2-3), Pearl City1 (3-5), Eastland2 (1-6), Mount Carroll (0-6) Junior Boys: Eastland (5-0), Pearl City2 (3-2), Milledgeville (3-3), Pearl City1 (1-3), Savanna (0-4) Senior Boys: Milledgeville (3-0), Fulton (1-0), Eastland (3-1), Mount Carroll (1-3), Savanna (0-4)

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Taylor missed in his final opportunity, and Bruggenwirth capped it with one more slam. He had Steamers teammate Cody Sanderson lead in front of him from the top of the key; Sanderson tossed the ball up off the backboard and Bruggenwirth stuffed the rebound.

Caleb Drew of Ashton-Franklin Center led the way for the Telegraph team with 17 points.

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Includes Arcadia National Park, Halifax, Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg, King’s Landing Historical Settlement, Prince Edward Island, the natural wonder of Hopewell Rocks, and the waterside town of Saint John. Lots of wonderful sightseeing and history. There are 12 nights of lodging and 22 meals. Cost is $1,500 for double occupancy. Please sign up early.

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This funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father bring 3 men from her mother’s past back to an island they last visited 20 years ago. Filled with non-stop laughs and explosive dance, this will be a wedding trip down the aisle you will never forget.

Pick up in Lanark at 9:30 a.m., Mt. Carroll at 9:45, Savanna at 10, and Thomson at 10:15. Tickets are limited. Please sign up by Aug. 15.

Cost is $55 for transportation, lunch, and entertainment.

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25 – Roast Beef 26 – Glazed Ham 27 – Beef Stew 30 – Sloppy Joes 31 – Turkey These are just entrees. For a complete menu, call 815-244-1800 or 866214-1959. Menu is subject to change.

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 aged 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.

San Antonio / Padre Island

Feb. 22-March 3, 2019

See the Gulf of Mexico at Padre Island National Seashore. Go on a guided tour of San Antonio and ride the famous Riverwalk Cruise. See the Alamo and watch the IMAX movie about the Alamo. Visit LBJ Ranch and the National Museum of the Pacific War. See the Institute of Texan Cultures and San Antonio Missions. Go to the Texas State Aquarium. En route, stop at the Oklahoma City National Memorial and the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City.

Also a stop in Austin at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum.

Cost is $850 for double occupancy. Sign up early, please.

Agency meeting The Agency Meeting will be at 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, at the Carroll County Senior Center. Program presenter will be Riverview Center.

Triad Meeting The Triad Meeting will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, at the Carroll County Senior Center, 306 N. Main St., Mount Carroll. Call 815-244-1800 for more information.

Information on all trips is available at www.ccsso.net or by calling 815-2441800 for more information. Please check the Trip Policy on the website or pick up a copy at the front desk of the Senior Center.

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Senior Services Would you like to get a discount on your license plates?

If you qualify, you can apply for the Benefits Access Program, formerly Circuit Breaker, and receive a discount on your license plate sticker. Income guidelines per year are: for one – $27,610; and for two – $36,635. The age requirement is 65 or disabled.

Also if you have applied before please check with us to see if it is that time of the year to reapply for your license plate discount.

Call us at 815-244-1800 to make an appointment for help with your application. If you applied in 2016, you will need to apply again this year. Remember to bring proof of all income for 2017 (i.e. 1099 from Social Security, or your 1040 or 1040A income tax form, etc.) to complete your license plate discount application.

S.H.I.P. counselors Deb Connor, Karen Holm and Sandra Aude are all SHIP Counselors and Certified Information and Referral Specialists for Aging. Deb and Karen 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). Deb and Karen can also assist with license plate discount (Benefits Access Program), free amplified phone program (ITAC), LIHEAP (heating assistance, Oct. 2015 to May 2016), Property Tax Assessment Freeze, etc. They would be more than happy to help you. Stop at the office, 306 N. Main Street, Mount Carroll, or call 815-244-1800 for assistance or to set up an appointment. Remember we are now open 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Transportation Carroll County Transportation now has three buses and six vans, all wheelchair accessible.

CCT provides transportation for citizens of Carroll County, for meals, medical appointments, shopping, and errands throughout Carroll County, and will make trips to Freeport, Sterling, and Clinton, Iowa. We also have added medical appointment trips to Monroe, Wisconsin, and Rockford with a 3-day notice.

If you need a ride, call 815-244-0011 at least 48 hours in advance to schedule your trip. For shopping trips, there is a 5-bag limit due to space issues. The service is supported by your donations to help offset the unfunded expenses, which continue to increase daily We provide this service to assist those who no longer drive or would rather have someone else do the driving. We can accommodate a few more riders.

Call Alicia at 815-244-0011.

Miscellaneous We have brochures about social services, Social Security, Medicare, tourism, Rules of the Road books, and much more. We can offer you the opportunity to use the fax machine or the copy machine, all are free. We offer free notary services, and don’t forget our coffee and cookies are always free. We are here to serve you in whatever way possible.

Coffee for Veterans July 6 Veterans Coffee will meet at 9 a.m. Friday, July 6, at the Senior Center. This will be a time of sharing memories and experiences over coffee and treats.

We invite all veterans from any branch and from all times of service from WWII to the present.

Carroll County TRIAD Meet & Greet 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 14 At the Plum Pavillion in Old Mill Park, Savanna Lunch will be provided. Information will be provided on the agencies and services available in Carroll County for seniors.

Donations are appreciated, but not required.

CCSSO July Calendar of Events Tuesday, July 3 Bingo - 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 4 Closed – Happy Fourth of July Thursday, July 5 Quilters – 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Friday, July 6 VA Coffee Club – 9 a.m.

Tuesday, July 10 Agency meeting – 8 a.m.

TRIAD meeting – 9 a.m.

Nesteggers – 10 a.m.

Thursday, July 12 Quilters – 9:30-11:30 a.m. ​​Saturday, July 14 Lanark and Milledgeville paper pickup – 8-10 a.m.

Tuesday, July 17 Board meeting – 9:15 a.m.

Bingo – 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 19 Quilters – 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Saturday, July 21 Chadwick Paper Pickup – 8-10 a.m.

Monday, July 23 Defensive Driving – 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 24 Defensive Driving – 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 26 Region 1 Meeting – 10 a.m.

No Quilters today Friday, July 27 Rules of the Road – 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 28 Shannon Paper Pickup – 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Thursday, June 28 Quilters – 9:30-11:30 a.m.

AARP Defensive Driving Class July 23-24 An AARP Defensive Driving class will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, July 23, and Tuesday, July 24, at the Carroll County Senior Center, 306 N. Main St., Mount Carroll.

This 8-hour course, instructed by Arlyn Thomson, teaches how a person can become a more efficient and safer driver as the effects of aging cause changes to

long-time habits.

Completion of the course may entitle the driver to a discount in auto insurance premiums for a period of 3 years, but check with your insurance company to verify.

The charge for the course is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members.A reservation is necessary. Call 815-244-1800 to sign up.

Madison trips for veterans ​Carroll County Transit and the Veterans Administration have opened up the days we can provide transportation to the Madison VA Medical Center.

Carroll County Transit will provide transportation on Monday through Friday to any veterans who have an appointment at the VA Medical Center in Madison.

Please call Carroll County Transit at 815-244-0011 to set up your ride.

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Seniors Around the County The Table The Great River Outreach Table is part of the Great River Outreach Center in Savanna and offers a delicious meal, friendship, and good conversation at two locations. In Savanna, food is served from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, at the former Chestnut Park School, 926 Viaduct Road, south of town on state Route 84.

In Mount Carroll, food is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Carroll United Methodist Church, 216 S. Main St. Any age is welcome. Donations are accepted but not required.

The food is brought to Mount Carroll on Wednesday.

Volunteers are involved in this endeavor. Why eat alone?

Consider joining the group often!

Vintage 405 Lanark UMC welcomes all to our “Vintage 405” gathering. This is a space offered for games, coffee, and refreshments, as well as space for conversations. Join us for Mexican Train Dominoes or start up a game of cards.

There is plenty of laughter and fun to go around. It is air-conditioned and heated for comfort. We meet every first and third Thursday of the month from 9 to 11 a.m.

If you need transportation, please call Carroll County Transit at 815-244-0011 for a ride.

Are You Turning 65?

Do you need help understanding Medicare A, B, C and

D? Then come and see us at the Senior Center. 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, stop by and see our SHIP Counselors, Deb Connor and Karen Holm, and we can help you sort through the confusion. Also remember to stop at the Carroll County Courthouse to complete your Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption application and affidavit.

When you turn 65 and become eligible for Medicare, the best time to enroll is during your Initial Enrollment Period. Your IEP includes the 3 months before, the month of, and the 3 months following your 65th birthday. If you enroll in Medicare during this time, you will avoid late enrollment penalties.

The date when your Medicare coverage begins depends on when you enroll during your IEP. For your coverage to begin as soon as possible, it is best to enroll in the first 3 months of your IEP. Your Medicare coverage will then go into effect starting the month you turn 65.

To enroll in Medicare, please stop by the Senior Center and we can do this for you. It is important to be proactive and take the steps to enroll during your IEP. If you miss your IEP, you may be limited to specific times when you can enroll in Medicare in the future, and you may face a penalty for late enrollment, resulting in higher premiums.

The Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Stop

Nonagenarians and Centenarians Birthdays for July 4 – Dagmar Lindner, Lanark, 93 5 – Merle Smith, Lanark, 97 6 – Meredith Burke, Savanna, 90 8 – John Withart, Mount Carroll, 93 8 – Arlene Brown, Milledgeville, 90 9 – Ruth Mertz, Chadwick, 94 12 – David Brown, Milledgeville, 90 13 – Marjorie Buckwalter, Mount Carroll, 95

15 – Penny Bess, Mount Carroll, 92 18 – John Hovorka, Mount Carroll, 92 19 – Louis Riojas, Savanna, 92 21 – Eugene Reckman, Savanna, 93 25 – Elda Goodmiller, Mount Carroll, 92 30 – Betty Speck, Savanna, 94 Happy birthday to all of you from all of us here at the Senior Center.

Contributions The CCSSO would like to thank the following who have made contributions to the Senior Center during the month of June: DONATIONS Elda Goodmiller Ralph Ferris Leroy Clayton Pam & Kenny Brown Bonnie Mader Vicky Gendreau John & Frances Letcher Clifford & Faith Dittmar Art & Dallas Kosier Mary Highstrom Dianne DeSpain

Alice Halfman Carol Gibbs Dora Lessman Joy Leigh Milly Sturtz Mary Ann Hutchison MEMORIALS For Harold Walter from Edith Block CLUBS Lake Carroll Women’s Club TOWNSHIPS Washington Township Woodland Township

A complete listing of donors is in the annual report. Copies are available at the Senior Center office.

Next issue of Grape Vine Publishes in the July 25 edition

Welcome, Wayne!

Wayne Becker is a new driver for Carroll County Transit. Wayne was born and raised in Carroll County and a semi-retired farmer.

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 to a company that refurbishes them for emergency 911 phones in areas devastated by disasters and for sale to low income persons.

There is one box at the Senior Center now. If the program goes well, we will increase the number of boxes and place them in other areas around the county.

If you know of anyone looking to get rid of old cellphones, ask them to drop them off at the Carroll County Senior Center during our regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. As always, you can help yourself to free coffee and cookies while helping us collect the cell phones.

For more information, call the Center at 815-244-1800 or 866-214-1959.

Friendly. Helpful. Near.

We’re part of your community.

For more information about FHN healthcare services or to find a physician, Please call 1-877-6000-FHN (1-877-600-0346)

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Recycling Senior Service earns a great deal of money each year through the efforts of those who gather newspapers and aluminum cans in their respective communities, and those who bundle the paper and haul it to the local distribution centers. We need more help with this project. The “gathering” people work just a couple of hours a month in their respective communities.

The “bundlers” work at the Senior Center just about any day when they have an hour or two to spare. And the “loaders/haulers” help load and/or haul the papers to the distribution center.

Call 815-244-1800 for more information or see Keith, Dale, Bob, Lawrence, Ray, Al, Wayne, or Norma.

Senior Center Gift Shop The Gift Shop at the Senior Center has very unique gifts handmade by talented volunteers working throughout Carroll County. It is open from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Bingo Bingo will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, and Tuesday, July 17, at the Senior Center. Bingo is held at the Senior Centeron the first and third Tuesday of each month from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Bingo is played with nickels and dimes, so make sure and bring some of your extra change as sometimes there are “big” winners. On the first Tuesday, JoEllen McCaskey from Pinnacle Place does the calling, and on the third Tuesday, Anna Gray from Good Sam does the calling. Mark your calendar, and join us. No charge. Coffee, pop and treats are provided. In case of bad weather, please listen to WCCI Radio for closing information.

Come and Play Pool Get some friends together, and come and play pool. If you need the practice, or just want a nice, friendly game, come to the Senior Center and enjoy yourself.

Quilters The quilters are here every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. They welcome anyone who wants to join them. If you need a quilt quilted, please call the Senior Center at 815-244-1800 to be added to the list.

All above activities take place at the Senior Center in downtown Mount Carroll, 306 N. Main St., unless otherwise stated. Call the Senior Center at 815-244-1800 if you have questions.

What’s Happening at CCSSO & CCT Hoping this finds all of you enjoying your summer. This year is going so fast it is hard to keep up with.

July 6th is our Veterans Coffee, if you get a chance stop by. The coffee is on by 9 a.m. and there are always pastries to enjoy.

Defensive Driving Classes will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Monday, July 23, and Tuesday, July 24.

Our next Rules of Road Class will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, July 27.

Carroll County Transit has hired two part-time drivers, Wayne Becker, from Mount Carroll, and Denise Noordhoff, from Savanna. Denise is also a part-time dispatcher for CCT. Merrie Jo Pauley will be our new Trip Coordinator for the Senior Center, effective July 1. We want to welcome her aboard. Thank you to

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Bev Atherton for her many years of service as the Trip Coordinator and as a board member.

We still haven’t heard anything from Tri-County regarding summer cooling. Sometimes we are not informed until the day it starts, so the best advice I can give you is to listen to WCCI Radio, as they get the information first.

As I stated last month, it’s not too early to be thinking about “Open Enrollment” which starts Oct. 15 and goes until Dec. 7.We are taking appointment for that time frame, as we fill up rather quickly.

Remember, the Senior Center and Carroll County Transit will be closed on Wednesday, July 4. We wish everyone a very Happy Fourth of July.

​God bless, Deb Connor, director

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide an important service This is the 50th anniversary of the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, and more than 2 million taxpayers have the peace of mind that comes from knowing they received every deduction they earned. Refunds can serve as a lifeline for many older adults, and communities benefit as well. The Tax-Aide work is so important and wouldn’t be available without the service of our many volunteer workers.

Illinois District 6, comprised of Dixon, Oregon, Morrison, Sterling,

Mount Carroll, and Thomson, served 2,073 clients. Carroll County served 390, Mount Carroll 311 and Thomson 79.

If you enjoy working with people and would be interested in helping with Tax-Aide, please call the Carroll County Senior Center at 815244-1800 or Sandra Aude, Local Coordinator, at 815-275-9982.

Please leave your name, address, and telephone number. Training for the next tax year will begin in December.

Do you qualify for Extra Help with your prescription drug cost?

• You must reside in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia; • Your resources must be limited to $14,100 for an individual or$28,150 for a married couple living together.

Resources include such things as bank accounts, stocks, and bonds.

We do not count your home, car, personal possessions, life insurance, burial plots, irrevocable burial contracts or back payments from Social Security or SSI.) Your annual income must be limited to $18,090 for an individual or $24,360 for a married couple living

together. Even if your annual income is higher, you still may be able to get some help. Some examples where you may have higher income and still qualify for Extra Help include if you or your spouse: —Support other family members who live with you; —Have earnings from work; or If you have Medicaid, a Medicare Savings Program or you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you should get Extra Help automatically.

If you do not get Extra Help automatically, or think you may qualify please stop by and see Karen or Deb and we can apply for Extra Help on line.

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What is Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug plan costs?

Anyone who has Medicare can get Medicare prescription drug coverage. Some people with limited resources and income may also be able to get Extra Help to pay for the costs – monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and prescription co-payments – related to a Medicare prescription drug plan.

The Extra Help is estimated to be worth about $4,000 per year. Many people qualify for these important savings and don’t even know it.

To qualify for Extra Help:

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CCSSO Board of Directors BOARD OF DIRECTORS Russ Gies, Thomson, Chairman Clint Elmore, Milledgeville, Vice Chairman Butch Hasz, Lanark, Treasurer Donna Green, Chadwick, Secretary Darla Burkholder, Lanark Jane Law, Mount Carroll Joyce Schubert, Mount Carroll Mary Stevens, Shannon Pam Darrow, Savanna Kathleen Folsom-Johnson, Savanna Jason Johns, Mount Carroll Shirley Fritz, Mount Carroll Clint Elmore, Milledgeville Letha Rahn, Lake Carroll DIRECTOR Deb Connor SHAP/SHIP COUNSELORS Deb Connor Karen Holm Sandra Aude OFFICE MANAGER Karen Holm NIAAA ADVISORY BOARD Bob Roiland NIAAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jeb Kresge

Donna Bausman COUNTY BOARD LIAISON Gary Imel ADVERTISING COORDINATOR Brittany McFadden – Prairie Advocate bmcfadden@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600 www.prairieadvocate.com CARROLL COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES ORGANIZATION 306 N. Main St. Mount Carroll, IL 61053 815-244-1800 Fax: 312-278-0142 director@ccsso.net www.ccsso.net Mission statement The mission of the Carroll County Senior Services Organization is to facilitate a variety of services and activities to enrich the daily lives of the citizens of Carroll County.

Carroll County Senior Services Organization receives Title III Older Americans Act and state of Illinois general revenue funds through the Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging.

Paper and aluminum can pick-up schedule for July LANARK: Saturday, July 14 (subject to availability of volunteers) 8 to 10 a.m.

Bank parking lot MILLEDGEVILLE: Saturday, July 14 (subject to availability of volunteers) 8 to 10 a.m.

South side of grocery store CHADWICK: Saturday, July 21 (subject to availability of volunteers) 8 to 10 a.m.

City Hall SHANNON: Saturday, July 28 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

South side of the City Park LAKE CARROLL: The Conference Center Shed has been torn down; the shed has been replaced with a plastic box in the same area.

Please place papers in this container from now on.

MOUNT CARROLL: Weekdays

8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Senior Center Thomson: Papers no longer will be picked up in Thomson.

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

Corrugated cardboard is also accepted and taken to Rolling Hills for their use.

Please, no magazines, advertising slicks, glass or plastic bottles, and steel cans.

STATISTICS: 2017/2018 Fiscal Year July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2018 Paper sold: 10.55 tons Monthly total: $1,002.25 Paper sold YTD: 34.29 tons Total YTD: $3,291.55 5 cent cans sold: $20.50 Cans sold in June: $56 Lbs. of cans sold: 160 lbs.

Lbs. sold year to date: 1,975 lbs.

Cans sold year to date: $824

CARROLL COUNTY TRANSIT DIRECTOR Deb Connor CC TRANSIT DISPATCH MANAGER Alicia Kness CC TRANSIT DISPATCHERS Kathy Becker Denise Noordhoff CCT ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER Mary Maszk CC TRANSIT DRIVERS Joe Unser Leo Gelwicks Lois Gelwicks Robert Nolte Glen Anderson Dennis Plattenberger Mike Miller Laura Knutti Austin Wallestad Wayne Becker Denise Noordhoff CCT ADVISORY BOARD 2017-18 Mike Doty, CCT P-Com Mary Maszk, CCT Administrative Manager Alicia Kness, CCT Dispatch Manager Anna Gray, Good Samaritan

Jon Murray, Rolling Hills Kim Zimmerman, HSTP Coordinator Jane Law, CCSSO Board Liaison Dawn Holland, CC Health Department LuAnn Brewington, Good Samaritan Connie Davis, Sinnissippi Darlene Kaiser, Savanna CARROLL COUNTY TRANSIT 815-244-0011 Fax: 312-278-0142 Mission statement The mission of CCT is to provide safe, reliable, and cost effective public transportation to citizens of Carroll County. We are committed to enhancing quality of life through affordable and accessible transportation service. Our Carroll County Transit team pledges to provide courteous service to our customers and meet the changing needs of our region.

Carroll County Transit receives Title III B Older Americans Act and State of Illinois General Revenue Funds through the Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging, Operation Assistance from Federal (5311), and Down State Operations Assistance Program.

Protect yourself from scams Scams come to us through the mail, on the phone, computer, through our television sets, and even right to our door. You can protect yourself by staying alert and never sharing your personal information. Here are some example of current local scams.

Mail Scams:

ATTENTION: Medicare Recipients in Carroll County, Illinois Medicare includes No-Cost Programs & Benefits This letter asks you to provide your signature, age and phone number. This letter is from a pri-

vate company wanting to sell you insurance.

Door-to-door scam:

Individuals have been going door-to-door stating that ComEd and Nicor are working together to lower your energy bills. They ask to see your ComEd bill. ComEd and Nicor DO NOT WORK TOGETHER.

Phone call scam:

The caller claims to be from the Social Security Administration and will tell you they need your information to expedite the mailing of a replacement Social Security.

Medicare scam information What should you do if someone calls and asks for your information, for money, or threatens to cancel your health benefits if you don’t share your personal information? Hang up! It’s a scam. Scam artists may try to steal your personal information by calling you and asking for your current Medicare Number.

Medicare will never call uninvited and ask you to give personal information or money to get your new Medicare Number or card..

Remember: Your new Medicare card will automatically come to you in the mail. You don’t need to do anything, as long as your address is up-to-date with the Social Security Administration. If you need to update or verify your address, visit your My Social Security account.

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his past week, a few of our directors and I ventured into Bloomingdale to meet with our adopted legislator, state Rep. Christine Winger. This provides us a great opportunity to see what issues she has in her district. It was a great day spent.

Once we finally got in there, with all the heavy rains, we had a beautiful day. We started at one of their parks.

We learned how the park district was able to pass a referendum that had been voted down many times.The goal of the referendum was to improve the district’s facilities.They had quite the marsh in one of their parks.

They now have a great wetland area, on which they have worked hard to make it not an eyesore.

They also put in new baseball diamonds, which have drawn in many tournaments and add to the economy.

We then enjoyed lunch, while we discussed the issues they face in there. Noise from O’Hare is a

FARM BUREAU AT A GLANCE Chastity Welch big issue, along with infrastructure and funding. We toured a local winery that has won many awards and is on its third generation. Lynfred Winery was a beautiful place, which one would never know is right in the heart of everything.

Our final tour for the day was of NOW foods.This is a company that makes supplements, beauty and personal care items and essential oils. As someone who is into supplements and oils, I found this interesting. Well that is up until the scientists started taking us to all the labs and discussing the testing they do. Then I was pretty lost!

They pride themselves on being a value product but taking no

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cuts in their product. They test every raw product that comes in the door, and every finished product. They even keep one bottle of every lot for 5 years in case they need to go back and test a product.They have expanded greatly in their 50 years in business, however while they will never move their headquarters from Illinois, they do look as they expand warehouses to locating those in other states. Even many of their employees are making the drive from Indiana or Wisconsin and fighting traffic every day vs. living in Illinois.

Again, it certainly was a great day in the burbs. Rep. Winger is looking forward to being able to come out and visit Carroll County again in late August.

SCOTT’S S ELECTRIC SCOTT LINDSTROM, Owner ALL KINDS ELECTRICAL WORK

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Lanark 493-2711 Carroll County Farm Bureau members can place up to two (2) 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 4 p.m. Thursday to get your ad in the following week’s paper.

• FS:2014 Chevy Sonic LT, hatchback, 21K miles, 33 mpg, like new! $9300.00 Call 815-244-7173 • FS:3 IH rear 145 lb. wheel weights. Fits on H or M or etc. $150.00 for all three.

• FS:F20 cast rear wheels $150.00. Call 815-762-1654 • Household Sale – June 22 & 23 from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. At 9671 Center Drive, Lanark, IL Furniture, antiques, signs, crocks, decorations, washer, dryer, kitchen misc., KitchenAid mixer, books, records, pans, collector glasses, and other items.

• FS-1997 Ford 8000 tandem dump truck. 256,000 miles, 14 foot dump body. $9,500.00 call 563-219-5491 • FS-18 pieces of 10 ft, new, brown, rain gutter. $2.00 each. Call 815/273-7561 • FS-Size 9.5 men’s Badlands black leather, tie, steel toed Harley Davidson motorcycle boots. $65.00. FS-Size 7 women’s brown leather engineer harness Harley Davidson boots. 2” heel with 10-1/8” shaft. $70.00. Call 815/622-2733 • FS-Milk Cows were sold and now selling New Holland 570 baler with 72 thrower. Studor overhauled 3 years ago and charged $8700.00. All new bearings in baler and thrower. New needles, chains, belts, pick up wheel, plunger knife and sta-

••• If you have time between noon and 4 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, June 28, stop by our office and donate blood! Rock River Valley Blood Center will be here at the office. The schedule is pretty open from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., so if you are planning on walking in, that time frame would be best.

Our office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, in celebration of Independence Day. We hope everyone has a safe holiday. Seriously, where did June go?

Chastity Welch is manager of the Carroll County Farm Bureau.

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tionary knife. $9000.00 FS----3-8 x 16 steel bale cage wagons with good tires. $900.00 each. 815/864-2605• FS: Pop-up camper-2016 Flagstaf Mac, fully loaded, like new, stove, sink, AC, toilet, shower and refrigerator. 815-273-4263 • FS: Cobra Max Golf Clubs: Irons 4-9, gap & pitching wedge, Cobra driver and Tour edge putter. Slazenger golf bag included. Only used one season. $375.00 1947 13-gallon glass bottle carboy $35.00 24 x 18 push/pull yard roller $40.00 Call 815-821-3462

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Identity theft is a serious crime that happens when someone uses your personal information without your consent to commit fraud or other crimes.

Personal information includes things like your name and your Social Security, Medicare, or credit card numbers.

Guard your card and protect your personal information • To help protect your identity, Medicare is mailing new Medicare cards. Your new card will have a new Medicare Number that’s unique to you, instead of your Social Security Number.

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2. A customer service representative from 1-800-MEDICARE can call you if you’ve called and left a message or a representative said that someone would call you back.

Give personal information like your Medicare Number only to doctors, insurers acting on your behalf,

Exercise equipment at CCSC The Carroll County Senior Center now has six pieces of professional-grade equipment available: Treadmill, rowing machine, stair stepper, E-Force cross trainer, 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 fine 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. As anyone can tell you, a few minutes walking or riding a bike can go a long way.

We have moved the exercise equipment to the downstairs area for more privacy for those who wish to use it. So bring a few friends and all of you can work out together, and the best part— it’s free!

or trusted people in the community who work with Medicare like your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

• Be familiar with how Medicare uses your personal information. If you join a Medicare plan, the plan will let you know how it will use your personal information.

If someone calls you and asks for your Medicare Number or other personal information, hang up and call us at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800633-4227).

If you suspect identity theft, or feel like you gave your personal information to someone you shouldn’t have, contact the Federal Trade Commission.

Program to help you hear on your cellphone Have trouble hearing on the cellphone?

Illinois Telecommunication Access Corporation (ITAC) has added a program to help those with cellular service who are having trouble hearing on the phone.

The program still provides free amplified telephones and captioning telephone to Illinois residents that are hard of hearing.

Applicants must be certified as hard of hearing by a doctor, nurse practitioner, or audiologist; live in Illinois; and have a service that remits to the program.

Lee County Council on Aging and Whiteside County Senior Center are selection centers for ITAC. Walk-ins are welcomed from

9 a.m. to 1 p.m Monday at the WCSC. Potential applicants can call the WCSC 815-622-9230, ext.

194, or LCCOA at 815-288-9236 in advance to set up an appointment to see about qualifying for this wonderful program.

Cellphones must be Bluetooth capable. Applicants who wish to apply 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).

Shannon’s

4th of July Celebration Tuesday, July 3rd

ALL EVENTS AT SHANNON LIONS PARK

• PORK CHOP SANDWICH SUPPER - 5:00-7:30PM Served by the Shannon Lions Club • FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING Sponsored by the Shannon Fire Dept.

• ICE CREAM SOCIAL - STARTING AT 5:00PM Sponsored by the Shannon Lions Club • FLAG BURNING CEREMONY - BEGINNING AT 7:00PM Performed by the Shannon American Legion THE AREA’S FINEST

FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT DUSK

Donated by Eastland Feed and Area Farmers, Shannon Lions Club, Village of Shannon

Elephant ears, cheese curds, popcorn, pop & water will be for sale before the fireworks begin.

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Mark Klein, fiitness nutrition coach, has compiled several basic and easy to follow suggestions for dietary “preventative maintenance.”

BY JOHN VOELZ, PT, DPT, ACSM-RCEP Physical Therapist, Clinical Exercise Physiologist The Answer Physical Therapy

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hy do we treat our cars better than our bodies?

Because we know that if we don’t keep up the “preventive maintenance” on our car, it will cost us more in future repairs.

Regular oil changes and tire rotations make all the difference, ... and if you don’t drive your car for months, it might have trouble starting when you turn the key.

Giving your body the wrong fuel and not taking it out for some regular activity can also cost you more in future “medical repairs.”

Conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, low back pain, and even depression can be improved or even prevented. Diet and exercise have also been shown to help prevent some forms of dementia and certain cancers.

Losing 5 percent to 10 percent of your body weight can dramatically lower your risk of developing diabetes, which then lowers your risk of developing heart disease.

Strengthening your hip and leg muscles helps support the joints in your lower body, reducing the risk for developing arthritis. This type of simple preventive maintenance might keep you from needing a

John Voelz trol:

Diet Guidelines for Health and Weight Con-

• Eat smaller portions more frequently throughout the day • Limit sugar intake • Take in good fats like nuts, seeds, olive oil, avocados, and fish • Eat more lean chicken or turkey, lean red meat, and avoid processed meats • Limit processed food (out of a box) and eat more natural foods • Take in more grains and high fiber foods • Drink lots of water and fewer sugary drinks.

Generally, for effective weight loss, healthy eating makes up roughly 75 percent of the equation.

Regular exercise makes up the remaining 25 percent, but activity is important for many other reasons. Thirty minutes of moderate activity 5 or more days per week can make a huge positive difference in blood sugar control, lowered blood pressure, and improved blood circulation.

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“Thirty minutes of moderate activity 5 or more days per week can make a huge positive difference in blood sugar control, lowered blood pressure, and improved blood circulation.”

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends 150 minutes per week of moderate activity, such as walking or other rhythmic cardiovascular exercise. This breaks down to approximately 20 to 30 minutes of activity per day and can be performed in 10 minute “chunks” throughout your morning and afternoon.

As people age, many of their reasons for visiting a physical therapist involve problems with their knees or shoulders. Knee pain often is the result of weak hip muscles that don’t adequately control the joints of the leg during walking or stair climbing. Over time, weak hip muscles can cause stress on the knees that may lead to soft tissue injury and arthritis. A good activity to try at home is simply standing on one leg for a short peri-

od of time. Single leg standing not only improves one’s balance, but strengthens hip muscle.

Weakness in the shoulders and upper back, along with poor shoulder posture, can result in degeneration and tearing of the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is a complex set of muscles and tendons designed to stabilize the shoulder joint, and if torn, will likely lead to physical therapy or surgery.

Strengthening muscles around the knees, hips, and shoulders can make a dramatic difference in the health of some very important joints and may prevent some visits to the doctor.

Keeping your body “tuned up” through exercise and “fueled up” with the right kinds of food will improve your mileage and lower your repair costs!

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Weekly Meeting Every Friday from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at York Community Church, Thomson, IL. Contact: Robert Heath @ 815-2593550.

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BUCKLE UP WITH A NEW CAREER! $1600 Sign-on Bonus with pay up to .52 per mile! EXPERIENCED DRIVERS *Flatbed *Step Deck *Van *LTL Reefer. Full benefits w/Minimal health ins. premiums, FREE after 5 years! + Industry leading Driver Program!

Bonus Must have Class A CDL & 2 yrs OTR Exp. Call Ruth or Mike at TTI Inc 1800-222-5732 Apply online ttitrucking.com Regular Bus Route Driver for Chadwick-Milledgeville C.U.S.D #399.

This position runs morning and after school rural routes and shuttles.

Driver will be paid $102.84 per day for both morning and afternoon route and shuttle.

Extra-curricular driving is available.

Apply by July 9, 2018: Brian Maloy, Principal c/o Chadwick Milledgeville CUSD #399. 100 E. 8th St. Milledgeville, IL 61051 Phone 815-225-7141

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NEW TODAY QUALIFIED CLASS-A OTR Driver wanted for dedicated runs and drop and hook. Excellent Pay - Guaranteed weekly salary and benefits, including: medical, dental, vision and 401K. Home every weekend.

For more information please call Freeport9Recycling Center at 815-232-2906 or email kevin@freeport recyclingcenter .com Whiteside County Health Department has the following full-time openings: a Public Health RN, a Public Health Nutritionist, and a clinic behavioral health/ substance abuse Certified MA. All positions come with excellent pay and benefits.

Please send your resume to Beth Fiorini at 1300 W. 2nd Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071 by June 25th. E.O.E

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ORDINANCE 2019-2 AN ORDINANCE TO LEVY AND ASSESS A TAX FOR CHADWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY DITSTRICT OF THE COUNTIES OF CARROLL AND WHITESIDE STATE OF ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2018 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2019.

BE IT ORDAINED, that the Chadwick Public Library District of the Counties of Carroll and Whiteside and the State of Illinois shall levy a tax of 02% of the value of all taxable property within said District, for building and maintenance purposes, subject to the right of the electors in said district to petition and require an election concerning the imposition of such tax, pursuant to 75 ILCS 16/35-5.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that within fifteen days from the date of adoption of the ordinance, it shall be published in the Prairie Advocate, a newspaper of general circulation in the Chadwick Public Library District and it is effective immediately upon adoption.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have here under set our hand in Chadwick, Illinois this thirteenth day of June, 2018.

By Kimberly Haan, President Board of Trustees ATTEST Nicole Shores, Secretary of Board of Trustees Chadwick Public Library District

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AREA GARAGE SALES 624

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LTX 1046 Cub Cadet 46” Mower w/ 2 bagger.

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FREON R12 WANTED: CERTIFIED BUYER will PAY CA$H for R12 cylinders or cases of cans. (312) 2919169; www.

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NEWSPAPERS, aluminum cans for Senior Services recycling project. Will pick up in Lanark & Milledgeville on the 2nd Sat. of month; Chadwick on the 3rd Sat. In Lake Carroll, take to the Ctr. Conference Shed. In Mt. Carroll, take to the Sr. Center from 8AM -1PM, Mon. thru Friday. 244-1800

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NOTICE OF ESTABLISHMENT OF PREVAILING WAGE

TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of Chadwick Public Library District, pursuant to "An Act regulating wages of laborers, mechanics, and other workers employed in any public works by the state, county, city or any public body or any political subdivision or by anyone under contract to public works", approved June 26, 1941, as amended, has determined on, and as effective from June 1, 2018, that the general prevailing rate of wages in this locality for laborers, mechanics and other workers engaged in the construction of public works coming under the jurisdiction of the Library District, is the same as determined by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois for Carroll and Whiteside Counties as of June 1, 2018. A copy of the full resolution and the Department of Labor determination is available for inspection by any interested party at the Chadwick Public Library District, Chadwick, Illinois, and to any employer or association of employers and any person or association of employees who have filed, or file their names and addresses requesting copies of the same.

Chadwick Public Library District Dated this thirteenth day of June 2018 By order of the Board of Trustees Chadwick Public Library District

By Kimberly Haan, President ATTEST Nicole Shores, Secretary

June 27, 2018

June 27, 2018

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Sloan Implement is currently looking for a full time truck driver/sales rep at our Lanark location to sell and transport bulk oil and DEF. Candidates that apply must have a valid Class B CDL License, excellent driving record, and great interpersonal skills.

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The successful candidate will be self-directed and communicate effectively with subscribers and carriers.

Responsibilities: • Recruit, contract and train carriers • Monitor carriers to ensure quality customer service • Handle customer complaints and resolve issues • Deliver down routes • Meet budgeted sales and revenue goals through subscription and sales programs • Partner with local stores to coordinate events offering single copy sales • Monitor prompt delivery service

BEWARE OF INTERNET PUPPY SCAMS!

Requirements: • High school diploma or GED • Two years steady work history • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and acceptable motor vehicle record • Ability to work some evenings and weekends About Shaw Media: Shaw Media publishes over 150 titles in Illinois and Iowa. Its holdings include websites, newspapers, magazines, Pro Football Weekly, a video production unit and a digital marketing services division. Founded in Dixon, Illinois, Shaw Media has been privately owned by the Shaw family since its inception in 1851.

Enjoy the Rewards of Working Among the Best: In return for your contributions to our success, Shaw Media offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and 401(k) with company match.

Visit the American Kennel Club website (www.akc.org) for tips on how to avoid getting scammed and to find a responsible dog breeder.

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