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Holiday Closings Lee County Council on Aging – Jan. 1 &19 Lee-Ogle Transportation System – Jan. 1 Lifescape Community Services – Jan. 1 Meals at Whiteside Senior Center – Jan. 1& 19 Whiteside County Senior Center and Whiteside Public Transportation – Jan. 1 & 19

Golden Echo A publication of Sauk Valley Media in cooperation with Lee County Council on Aging and Whiteside County Senior Center – United Way agencies Volume 7

Make a Difference

• January 2015 •

Edition 3

Make an Impact

Lee County Council on Aging’s 50/50 Raffle is in full swing! Help support LCCOA with purchasing your 50/50 raffle ticket. Proceeds to benefit Lee County Senior Services. Stop in the center for your tickets or contact a LCCOA board member or staff member. Tickets are 6 for $5 or $1 each.

Drawing date is Saturday, April 11, at our Annual Spring Prom

My Senior Center software Doug Vandersee (right) shows Joe Fornero how to use his WCSC keytag to check into the Senior Center. The “My Senior Center” software program: • Helps us better track those who use our facilities.

• Helps us better track those who participate in our numerous programs and activites.

• Just touch the icons on the screen for the activity, program or appointment you are attending.

• Information will be stored in our new database.

• Those attending lunch will have their keytag scanned at lunch, so no more writing down your name.

• Software package will allow us to generate daily, monthly, and annual statistics.

• Will allow us to send program information directly to those who participate in our programs.

• Information will be used to pursue new grant opportunities.

• No information will be shared outside the WCSC!

INSIDE Thank Yous............................................... 4,10, 15

In The Spotlight................................................. 14

Meal Sites ........................................................... 13

Assistance Sites .................................................... 7

Membership Dues Paid.................................. 4,10

Transportation Schedules ................................ 14

Post House Ballroom........................................... 3

Weekly, Monthly Activities .............................. 11

Upcoming Special Events ................................. 15

From the LCCOA Executive Director

limit to being a member. When you join the Lee County Council on Aging (remember, we are ALL aging, even if some of us don’t want to be reminded), you are saying that you support our efforts in making life a little better for our Lee County seniors.

You are also helping us to keep doing so. Every year your membership dollars need to stretch a bit further as our grant programs shrink. And a

single membership costs only $20, or $30 for two individuals who live in the same household. If you do not have a membership form, just come in and we will have you fill one out, or we can send you one. Thank you!

Christmas may have passed, but there’s still New Year’s Day to look forward to, and a great 2015 after that. We are working hard to make sure that our programs get even better in the coming years, and that we offer a wide enough variety that everyone can find something that interests them. For example, in December we began a new program of chair exercise. This is a new, zero impact form of exercise that is both fun and beneficial. Also in

December, we expanded our reach in the county.

In addition to our regular Outreach visits to Amboy, Ashton, Franklin Grove and Paw Paw, we now will be visiting Sublette on the third Wednesday of every month, in the Hall at Our Lady of Perpetual Health church. Ruth or Samantha will be there each month to answer questions and help you with issues dealing with government programs and other issues. Stop and say hello.

2015 also will see many of your old favorites, including the chili supper in March, Spring Prom in April, and our big summer luau in August. And we are working right now on a new and exciting event for July. Stay tuned for more information.

And, if you’re looking for a new way to help, we are kicking off our annual 50/50 drawing. Tickets are on sale NOW for only $1 per ticket or 6 tickets for $5. Your participation helps us, and you may walk away one of our big winners. The drawing will be held this year at the Spring Prom on April 11, so there is plenty of time for the pot to build.

And plenty of time for you to buy tickets. Get some now, and then each month leading up to the drawing. Good luck.

I may not be the first, and I know I won’t be the last, but let me wish each and every one of you a very Happy New Year and all the best in 2015!

Your continued support is gratifying to us all.

Geoff

to move forward with researching and identifying what the seniors in Whiteside County want or need from us! Do they want more programs, more services, more social activities, more chances to travel to those destinations we have been talking about for years, or just a place to go where everyone knows your name and you can enjoy a good homemade cooked lunch and a chance to play pinochle,

pool, dominoes, bridge, euchre, or other games we enjoy? In order to get the answers to these questions, we will be conducting a satisfaction survey of those who participate at the WCSC and the general public. We anticipate a survey in late February or early March, but your input is always greatly appreciated at any time.

Please feel free to contact the staff with new ideas for programs and activities we can implement at WCSC. We are in the early stages of implementing the My Senior Center software system, which will allow us to collect contact information for those who use or may be interested in participating in our programs or activities. Please stop by and pick up your

complementary WCSC keytag and complete an updated information form so we can keep in touch with you during 2015. We hope to have an email newsletter out to those who have provided us with an email address.

Keep checking your email!

If severe weather should hit our area during the winter, please listen to your local radio stations, TV stations, and other local media sources for announcements regarding the closure of the WCSC and WCPT. We try to make a determination as early in the morning as possible so everyone can have time to check the cancellations.

We will update the message on our automated answering system as soon as we make a final deci-

sion. We value the safety of our patrons, staff and volunteers! WCSC is a warming site between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Please check the Echo for a list of daily, weekly, and monthly activities and programs for January. We hope you will come out and become a member of WCSC and get active in our programs! We want to say a special thank you to those who have joined or renewed your WCSC annual membership and a very special thank you to those who chose to make a donation to support the Senior Center in 2015!

Have a safe and Happy New Year!! Until next month.

Doug

By Geoff Vanderlin

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erry Christmas (again)! I sure hope you had a good one and enjoyed whatever activities you participated in.

Here at the Dixon Senior Center, we were in a festive mood all month, from our early December decorating party, through Santa’s Workshop, and then with entertainment from a great variety of seasonal entertainment.

Special thanks to Home Bound Healthcare for its Christmas karaoke, Diane Schnake for her great keyboard work and Christ-

mas carols, the always great Dixon High School Madrigal singers, and our own Sassy Senior Steppers line dancers, as well as everyone who came and participated in these activities.

Have you paid your membership dues yet?

The response this year to our annual membership appeal has been very gratifying so far, but I would like to ask everyone to step up and join LCCOA. Remember that, when I say everyone, I am reminding you that there is no age

From the WCSC Executive Director

By Doug Vandersee Happy New Year from the Whiteside County Senior Center Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers!

While we wait for Jan. 1 to arrive, we need to take time to reflect back on 2014 to review our goals and identify which ones we accomplished and which ones will need to be addressed in 2015!

Many of us set New Year’s resolutions with great intentions, but we soon get wrapped up in our daily activities and lose sight of them. This

year instead of setting a number of resolutions, I suggest you pick 1 or 2 goals to focus on, and when you have achieved them than set 1 or 2 more and work on them. By the end of 2015, you may have achieved a number of your New Year’s resolutions instead of being overwhelmed with 10 goals at the beginning of the year. Good luck with your New Year’s resolutions!

What will 2015 bring for the Whiteside County Senior Center? We plan

Golden Echo published monthly by Sauk Valley Media, 3200 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081, in cooperation with the Lee County Council on Aging and Whiteside County Senior Center.

Golden Echo disclaims any liability for any advertisements published herein and in no way endorses or guarantees these ads.

Press releases of interest to seniors will be accepted at 100 W. Second St., Dixon, IL 61021; or 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, IL 61081. Deadline for submission is the 15th of each month.

Golden Echo does not discriminate in admission to programs or treatment or employment in programs or activities in compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act; the U.S. Civil Rights Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act; the Age Discrimination Act; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; and the U.S. and Illinois Constitutions. If you feel you have been discriminated against, you have a right to file a complaint with the Illinois Department of Aging. For information, call 800-252-8966 (Voice & TDD), or contact the director of Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, IL 61021 or telephone 815-288-9236; or Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, IL 61081 or 815-622-9230.

The senior centers do not require duration of residency or citizenship as a condition of participation in any services or programs funded by the Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging. Residency or citizenship may be a requirement for other programs that the senior centers may provide assistance with in application or accessing of same. Services are made available, in part, with funds provided under Title III-B of the Older American Act, and the Illinois General Revenue Funds, through the Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging. We are a United Way-funded agency.

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A beautiful place to get together

BY CATHY REGLIN Lee County Council on Aging

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n our list of events for the month, you’ll see the days that the Center and Ballroom are closed for holidays. Even though we are closed, the Ballroom and Senior Center are both available to rent on those days; we just are not open for other regular business.

The program for Dixon Main Street’s Lunch & Learn on Jan. 21 is Midland Merchant Services Card Services. There will be good food for only $3, a good program, and they’ll get you out in an hour.

It’s a new year, a new day, a new life, and we wish a prosperous and happy new year to all our readers, your families and friends.

If you need a beautiful place to have a gettogether, look us up on Facebook, at www. posthouseballroom.com for information about the building and prices

Upcoming events at Post House Ballroom

2014 is almost history.

The years go by way too fast. It was a good year at the Emporium Thrift Center.

The Emporium is looking forward to another year serving up reasonably priced clothing, household items, books, and home decorating items, to all of you. January seems to be a month when a lot of house cleaning goes on, so where do all those “treasures” go? You’re right on – the shelves at The Emporium.

January will be a good month for you to stop in and shop for bargains.

Jan. 1 – Closed for New Year’s Day holiday Jan. 6 – Line dancing Jan. 8 – The Stage Door dance classes Jan. 13 – Line dancing Jan. 15 – The Stage Door dance classes Jan. 18 – Sarah Van Moffaert baby shower

The arch and Christmas trees were set up in the North Hall for the Santa’s Workshop and will remain up for a wedding reception.

Jan. 19 – Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. holiday Jan. 20 – Line dancing Jan. 21 – Lunch & Learn as well as our event calendar, and www.posthouseballroom.shut-

Jan. 22 – The Stage Door dance classes Jan. 27 – Line dancing Jan. 29 – The Stage Door dance classes

terfly.com, for pictures of events held here, then email me at posthouse-

Lee County Council on Aging Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday

Looking ahead to a new year at the Emporium

ballroom@gmail.com, or call me at 815-288-0892, and we’ll talk.

Raffle raises funds for LCCOA Want to help support Lee County Council on Aging and have the chance to win a chunk of change? Then buy some 50/50 raffle tickets.

Money raised will help support a variety of senior services in Lee County.

Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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815-288-9236 or 855-407-9236 815-288-2117 or 888-239-9228 815-288-0892

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Anne Barlow Cindy Gabany Helen Kay Miller Carol Rick

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LCCOA Board Executive Committee and Officers Dr. Thomas Lawless, Chair Joe Rudolphi, Treasurer

We are selling raffle tickets until the drawing April 11 at our annual Spring Prom. You may purchase tickets from LCCOA staff or board members, or stop in the center at 100 W. Second St. in Dixon. Tickets are $1, or six for $5.

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General information\outreach Lee-Ogle County Transportation System Post House Ballroom www.lccoa.com

Stop and shop at The Emporium Thrift Center, 115 W. Third St., Sterling, 815-535-0368; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Closed Wednesdays and Sundays.

The volunteers want to thank all of you who made our success possible. The donations and the shoppers are part of the glue that holds it all together. To all the volunteers, an extra big, big thank you! You are awesome. We wish all of you a happy, healthy, and prosperous New year.

Janice Bell Maxine Stern

Sheila Martinez, President Wilbur Mennecke, Treasurer

Teresa Brunick Isaac Mercer Donna Newman

Janice Bell Bob Czuprynski Kay Wallin

Kelly Wilhelmi, Vice President Michele Miller, Secretary Robin Blackert John Espinoza Cynthia Weisel

Myra Chattic Janet Mennecke

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Notes from the Kitchen

QUARTERMANIA PAYS OFF FOR WCSC

I want to thank the board members, Doug the Director, the citizens, guests, staff, and the volunteers for making the Center a success.

I am enjoying getting to know each and every one of you, your smiles, your acceptance, your stories, the laughter, and your friendship. I strive to make your dining here be that home away from home, where everybody knows your name, and a warm environment to socialize with others. Although I have had my share of spilled milk, all of you have made this transition a pleasant one. Your praises and

patience are humbling.

There is so much more to learn, so feel free to offer suggestions. All your feedback helps us improve the kitchen.

Special thanks to our local food distributors who generously donate produce to keep the cost of meals down. Thanks to Walmart for the free Thanksgiving, as well as Christmas meal, they provided the community. Santa’s Workshop was a success, thanks to all who donated time, hearts, and a helping hand.

And now we have come to an end to the year 2014. Most of you will agree that the year

seemed more like days, yet this is one of the most important and beautiful seasons of the year. With Thanksgiving come and gone, we still linger with the joy of family gathering, sounds of laughter, singing of carols, the calming of candles, and the jingling of bells.

Merry Christmas to all and Happy New Year!

Remember to bring in the year with the ones you love, and take a moment to brighten someone’s day with a few kind words, and for goodness sake, eat and be merry!

The cook, San Juana Escobar

Keep warm at WCSC during cold winter

Cris Meier presents Doug Vandersee, executive director of Whiteside County Senior Center, with money raised from the recent Quartermania Auction. Thank you to all who participated in this fundraiser.

Thank you for donations to WCSC Thank you to all our volunteers who donated their time, energy, and services, and to those who gave monetary and non-monetary donations to Whiteside County Senior Center. We also thank everyone who gave anonymous donations.

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Remember that Whiteside County Senior Center is a warming center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

Come in out of the cold and enjoy one of

our many activities, make new friends, and eat lunch with us for $5. You can play pool, play cards, use the Wii machine (call ahead), or use the computer lab.

Or just come in, relax, and have a cup of coffee and a doughnut.

All of our activities are open to all ages. Any questions, call us at 815622-9230.

WCSC welcomes new members We would like to thank the people who recently paid their WCSC membership dues: Janice Bilbrey Leola M Casey Mary Chriest

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elcome to our AARP Foundation Tax-Aide sites. Our sites are staffed with AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers who have been trained and are certified by the IRS to prepare a range of individual income tax returns.

Take a moment to read the following information, which will ensure a smooth process for both you and the volunteers at our sites.

Do not ask that a volunteer make any exceptions in your case.

If you have questions that we cannot answer, you may need to consult a paid tax professional.

Our appointment schedule rules, for sites that require an appointment.

If you can’t make your appointment, you need to call to inform us as soon as you know.

Our appointments are set up to handle one return per appointment.

You are responsible for the accuracy of your return.

You are to ensure the return is complete and accurate before you sign the Form 8879.

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The Client Intake form must be fully and accurately completed before your return can be started.

Taxpayers will be called for assistance in the order listed on the signin sheet, or appointment schedule.

If you have a joint return, it will require the signature of both spouses. If your spouse is not present at the site, then you will have to obtain your spouse’s signature and return the forms to the site before the return can be e-filed.

Once your return is prepared, it will be given a quality review by a sec-

ond trained and certified volunteer in order to help ensure that it is thorough and accurate. This quality review service is done for your benefit to ensure that you receive the best service that we can provide.

You can expect our volunteers to treat you in a courteous and professional manner. In return, our volunteers expect you to treat them with courtesy as well.

Feel free to let us know if you have comments, questions or concerns about your return or your experience at this site. If you need to contact us after this site has closed at the end of the

Spring Prom scheduled in April

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Lee County Council on Aging’s (LCCOA) 4th annual Spring Prom is Saturday, April 11, in the Post House Ballroom, and we are looking for nominations for the Royal Court. One woman will be named queen, and one man will be named king.

This special event is a fundraiser for LCCOA. Nomination forms will be in

Do you like to play cards? Did you know that bridge is played every Monday and Friday at the center? We also have a pinochle group that plays at 1 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. LCCOA also hosts monthly euchre tournaments, so mark your calendar for Sunday, Jan. 11, and Sunday, Feb. 8.

Come join in a card game and make new friends, or if you have a group needing a place to play cards, give us a call, we might have room for you.

next month’s Golden Echo.

Start thinking now about who you think should be LCCOA’s spring prom King and Queen, and get ready to nominate them. You can stop in the Senior Center now for a form or wait until next month’s Golden Echo.

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Some assistance programs may be seasonal, may have deadlines, time frames, or may require renewal.

This month’s reminder: Check to see if you need to renew your Benefits Access application (licenses plate discount).

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of all income for this year (Social Security benefits, pensions, interest, wages, any other income), Medicare card, Medicare Part D card, Medicaid card, value of all assets (bank accounts, CDs, any investments, investment property, business assets, cash value of life insurance, car, house, prepaid burial, burial plots, etc.), proof of income for 2013 (even if you do not file income taxes we will need tax documents for: Social Security benefits (SSA-1099), pension (1099-R), interest (1099INT), dividends (1099DIV), wages (W-2), etc.), Social Security cards, a list of current medications (including 30-day quantity and dosage).

You should call ahead of time for an appointment.

Home visits can be provided to clients who are homebound. Caseworkers also travel to several

100 W. Second St., Dixon 815-288-9236 or toll free 855-407-9236 Jan. 8 – 10-11 a.m., Paw Paw Community Building Jan. 12 – 1-2 p.m., Ashton Library Jan. 12 – 2:30-3:30 p.m., Franklin Grove Library Jan. 21 – 10-11 a.m., Amboy Community Center Jan. 21 – 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m., OLPH Hall, Sublette Jan. 26 – 10-11 a.m., Countryside Manor, Dixon

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Jan. 12 – 10:15-11:15 a.m., Odell Public Library, Morrison Jan. 13 – 9:30-10:30 a.m., Prophet Manor, Prophetstown Jan. 14 – 9-10 a.m., Erie Public Library

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A VISIT TO SANTA’S WORKSHOP AT WHITESIDE COUNTY SENIOR CENTER

TOP LEFT: More than 200 kids went through Santa’s Workshop at Whiteside County Senior Center, bought gifts for their parents, grandparents, and other loved ones, and had them wrapped by Santa’s elves. A pancake-and-sausage breakfast was served to 322 people, and children had their picture taken with Santa. A great day was had by all. TOP RIGHT: Santa’s elves helped wrap presents for children throughout the day at Whiteside County Senior Center.

BOTTOM LEFT: Elves helped children shop for gifts at Santa’s Workshop.

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ELVES, VOLUNTEERS BRIGHTEN THE HOLIDAYS AT LCCOA

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LCCOA welcomes members We would like to thank the people who recently paid their Lee County Council on Aging membership dues: Doris Adams Bruce Anderson Patricia Anderson Peggy Andreas Margaret Apple Marie Arbuckle John Atkinson Norma Atkinson Barry Bacon Pamela Bacon Marilyn Barnes Betty Bay Jack Baylor Helen Ann Becker Urban Becker Sam Berard Sherrill Berard M. Dianne Billquist Kathleen Bodmer Jean Bogott Lyle Bogott Colleen Bonnell Raymond Bonnell Margaret L. Bonnell Duane Bothe Helen Bothe Wayne Bowers

Robert Brandenburg Billie Bratt Edward Bratt Karen Breunig Arthur Burgess Lois Burgess Alberta Callahan Evelyn Carey William Carey Lorene Case Ruth Chamberlain Mike Ciaccio Kathryn Coley Dean Considine Sandra Considine W. Jane Cornelius John Cramer Ruth E. Cramer Gary Daws Earl Delhotal Margaret Dempsey Charlotte Dierdorff Jacqueline Dixon Linda Diupstrom Mary Drew Jackie Drought Beverley Duryea Leo Duryea Alice Ebersole Merle Ebersole John Eckhardt Jr. Elverta Eller Lois Erickson

Doug Farster Julie Farster Patricia Forgue Geraldine French Harold French Ann Gerdes Ruth V. Gerdes Renée Gilge Annie Grove Judith Hambley Robert Hambley Patricia Harney Carol Hart Stanley Hart Mary Heck Carolyn Hicks Linda Hill Martin D. Hill Mildred Hodapp Fredda Hoffman Curtis Holland John Holthaus Doug Hoyle Elizabeth Huffstutler Martha Johannsen Ida Johnson Nate Johnson Myrl Johnson Peggy Johnson Evelyn Kalas Rose Mary Kellen Kathy Kessel Bonnie Klamen

Mary Ann Knoll Meredith Knudsen Lela Kraber Anne Lahey Jane Landreth Roger Landreth Donald Lebre Verdeen Lebre John H. Leffelman Mary Leffelman Jerrell Long Marilyn Long Shirley Long Hiram Ludwig John McClintock Joyce McClintock Helen McClintock Carol McCoy Julie McGrail Richard McGrail Beverly McMillion Dean McMillion Carol Miller Doris Miller Sylvia Montavon K. Nadine Moore Harriet Moore William Moore Edward Murphy Sharon Murphy David Neel Donna Newman Nell Nooney

June O’Bryant Delores O’Neal Charles Oster Donna Oster Laura Palmer John Partington June Partington Duane Paulsen Kelly Payne Sherry Perez Ruth Pitts Ann Prindaville Larry Prindaville Ruth Pullen Dorothy Pyse Eileen Ramsdell Irene Ramsdell Larry Reed Louise Reed Susan Reed M. Catherine Reglin Ronald Reglin Ramona Reglin Ruth Reinhold Dolores Renne George Renne James Rhodes Mary Jo Ridenhour Joe Rudolphi Teresa Rudolphi Gordon Rutt Irene Rutt Donald Schamberger

Sandy Schamberger Mary Sekse Shirley Selgestad Donna Sharkey Kenneth Sharkey Ila Mae Sieberns Kenneth Sieberns Frank Sinkus Linda Sinkus Shirley Sivits William Sivits Ann Skeffington Cheryl Slick John Sloter R. Maxine Sloter Evelyn M. Smith Wayne E. Smith Wendell T. Snell Richard Snider Rosemary Snider Neoma Sorensen Debra Spangler Winnie Stahr Geraldine Stevens Robert Stevens Alice Stiles Chuck Stoddard Mary Ann Stouffer Paul Stouffer Alice Swinton Maurice Swinton Patricia Sword Sharon U. Thompson

Thank you to volunteers at Lee County Council on Aging Thank you to all our volunteers who donated their time, energy and services, and to those who gave monetary and non-monetary donations. We also thank everyone who gave anonymous donations.

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Rita Landwer Ed and Janet Bushman Larry and Char Griffith Nancy Grygiel Dick Holtam Carol Rick Roberta Lemoine Teresa Brunick Rhonda Drew Delores Hicks Olive Culver Gary and Linda Koser Richard and Illa Nicklaus Tom and Barbara Friel Gene and Lois Gascoigne Mary Macmillan Sally McCoy Katie Sharp Jacob and Dolores Scott Arlene Grobe James and Mary Vaile Rosemary Keough Ruth Gerdes Sharon Tribley

Aleta McMillin T. J. McPherson Joyce Gibson Evelyn Bonnell Aaron and Anne Mossholder Frances Griffith Virginia Martin Ralph Contreras August and Marilyn Schulte Sandra Jones Joe Morrissey Carl Gann Mary Clinker Melinda Ucci Andrew and Ruth Cox Shirley Rees Jim Pietryga The Photo Corner Dustin Jones Maureen Basarich John and Beverly Bartmess Charles and Nancy Dyche

Wanita Trader Beverly Power Charles Osborne Mary Ann Kreps Marilyn Smallwood Warren and Shirley Reuter Allan Christison Richard and Julie McGrail Jennifer Lang Lucas Lauer Abri Montgomery Patty Frey Ruth Mammen Samantha Harazin Ali Aslam Sherry Perez Samantha Perez Kelsi Fox Patty Ballard Anisa Muhsin Elizabeth Dieter Angelina Howell Cathy Reglin

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Morgan Heppler Jared Wiggins Rosie Donoho Gene Donoho Bruce Yearian Lois Wilhelm Fred Nesbit Doug Farster Dave Diveley Tonya Dewey Matthew Stowell Steve Pontnack Tom Dzinnan Jeff Moeller Chuck Stoddard Hannah Sheridan Rylan Ramsdell Aurora Jones Ariealle Jones Claudia Araujo Bobbie Jo Jones Dixon Fire Fighters Charitable Association Judith Spangler Richard Sarver

Juanita Day Diane & John Schoaf Adelaide Butler Berta Peters Linda and Charlie Dunphy Shirley Huffman Karen Didier Sandy Johnson June Kremnitzer Rita Thompson Geoff and Roberta Vanderlin Barbara and Tom Lawless Wanda and Henry Meusel Linda and Allen Reece Maria Beck Dianne and Donald Pauser Mary Ellen Hamburg Helen Glessner Jo and Bill Mills Terry and Denton Swarts Carl Scroggins Joann Sheridan Sauk Valley Media

Activities and Meetings Weekly Lee County Council on Aging Mondays 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. – Open pool table, open cards, open Wii games 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Computer lab 10 a.m. – Dance exercise class 11:30 a.m. – LifeScape Lunch served (reservations) Noon – Organized Wii Bowling games 12:30 p.m. – Duplicate Bridge

Tuesdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Open pool table, open cards, open Wii games 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Computer lab 9 a.m. – Golden Kiwanis 10-11 a.m. – Line dancing 11:30 a.m. – LifeScape Lunch served (reservations) Noon – Organized Wii Bowling games 1 p.m. – Pinochle

Wednesdays 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. – Open pool table, open cards, open Wii games 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Computer lab 11:30 a.m. – LifeScape Lunch served (reservations) Noon– Organized Wii Bowling games 1 p.m. – Pinochle

Thursdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Open pool table, open cards, open Wii games 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Computer lab 10 a.m. – Dance exercise class 11:30 a.m. – LifeScape Lunch served (reservations) Noon – Organized Wii Bowling games 1 p.m. – Crocheting and crafting 5:30 p.m. – Overeaters Anonymous

Fridays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Open pool table, open cards, open Wii games 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. – Computer lab 11:30 a.m. – LifeScape Lunch served (reservations) Noon – Organized Wii Bowling games 12:30 p.m. – Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m. – Pinochle

Whiteside County Senior Center Mondays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Playing pool, cards, Wii machine, socializing, computer lab 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.– Lunch 12:30 p.m. – Pinochle 12:30 p.m. – Crochet, Knitting Club 12:30 p.m. – Friendly Mexican Train Dominoes, $5 to play, prizes, and bring a snack

Tuesdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Playing pool, cards, Wii machine, socializing, computer lab 10 a.m.- noon – Commodities, must meet income guidelines 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Lunch 12:30 p.m. – Euchre, $2 to play, bring a snack

Wednesdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Playing pool, cards, Wii machine, socializing, computer lab 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Lunch 12:30 p.m. – Pinochle 12:30 p.m. – Bridge

Thursdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Playing pool, cards, Wii machine, socializing, computer lab 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Lunch 12:30 p.m. – Cards – “Hand and Foot” game, similar to Canasta, but a lot shorter, $2 1 p.m. – Euchre, $2 to play, bring a snack.

1 p.m. – Chair exercises

Fridays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Playing pool, cards, Wii machine, socializing, computer lab 11 a.m. – Line dancing 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Lunch 12:30 p.m.– Mexican Train Dominoes $5 to play, prizes, and bring a snack.

12:30 p.m. – Pinochle

Monthly Lee County Council on Aging Jan. 6 2 p.m. – iPad class Jan. 9 8:30 a.m. – Bingo, sponsored by Lee County Council on Aging

Jan. 11 12:30 p.m. – Euchre tournament Jan. 13 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Blood pressure checks by Oregon Living & Rehabilitation

Jan. 14 12:30 p.m. – Price is Right with Homebound Healthcare Jan. 20 9:30 a.m. – Chair exercise class

Jan. 21 10:30 a.m. – Mini Spelling Bee Jan. 23 8:30 a.m. – Bingo, sponsored by Lee County Council on Aging

Jan. 27 1 p.m – Citizens Utility Board presentation Jan. 28 12:30 p.m. – Puzzle and games

Whiteside County Senior Center Jan. 7 11:25 a.m. – Celebrating January birthdays 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Blood pressure check, sponsored by Mercy Nursing 12:30 p.m.– Bingo, prizes sponsored

by Hospice Compassionate, snacks by WCSC (donate a can of food or $1 to play) Jan. 8 5 p.m.– Alzheimer’s Support Group

Jan. 10 1 p.m. – Sauk Computer User Group will meet with a question-and-answer time. At 2:30, there will be a presentation by Angela Rester on Hallmark’s Card Studio 2015.

She will show how to create personal cards and calendars. Anyone with an interest in computers and technology is invited, refreshments provided.

Jan. 14 11 a.m.-noon – Blood pressure check, sponsored by Gaffey Home Nursing 12:30 p.m. – Bingo, prizes sponsored

by Sterling Pavilion, snacks by WCSC (donate a can of food or $1 to play)

Jan. 21 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Blood pressure check, sponsored by Sauk Valley Senior Living and Rehab 12:30 p.m. – Bingo, prizes sponsored

by Sterling Pavilion, snacks by WCSC (donate a can of food or $1 to play)

Jan. 23 12:30 p.m. – Movie and popcorn are free.

A classic movie will be shown. Call for details.

Jan. 28 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Blood pressure check, sponsored by Sterling Pavilion 12:30 p.m. – Bingo, prizes sponsored

by Sterling Pavilion, snacks by WCSC (donate a can of food or $1 to play)

Robert Fulton Community Center Come in anytime to play pool, cards, board games, or corn bag toss. We have a large-screen TV, pianos, books and puzzles to loan out, four sewing machines, two personal computers and four Macs available.

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Jan. 7 Blood pressure check Jan. 9 11 a.m. – Blood pressure checks Jan. 13 1-6 p.m. – Red Cross blood drive

Jan. 14 11 a.m. – Blood pressure checks Jan. 16 12:30 p.m. – Bingo, sponsored by VCP Homecare

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Jan. 16 11 a.m. – Blood pressure checks Jan. 21 11 a.m. – Blood pressure checks Jan. 23 11 a.m. Blood pressure checks

Jan. 27 8 a.m.-1 p.m. – Red Cross blood drive Visit us on our website: www.cityoffulton.us. Look under the community and government heading!

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Upcoming trips

San Antonio, Texas May 30-June 7 Cost – $765 Cost includes motorcoach transportation, 8 nights loding, including 4 consecutive nights in the San Antonio area, 14 meals including eight breakfasts and six dinners, guided tour of San Antonio, cruise at San Antonio’s famous River Walk District, visit to the famous Alamo, tour of the LBJ Ranch, and much more.

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Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills of South Dakota Aug. 16 -22 Cost – $649 Cost includes motorcoach transportation, 6 nights lodging including 4 consecutive nights in South Dakota, 10 meals including six breakfasts and four dinners, a visit to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, guided tours of Deadwood, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, and more.

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To sign up and pay, or for questions, visit or call Dixon Senior Center 100 W. Second St., Dixon 855-407-9236 — OR — Whiteside County Senior Center 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling 888-622-9230 Sauk Valley Media

Meals for May Serving at Lee County Council on Aging Jan. 1-2 Thursday: Closed for holiday; Friday: Hot ham and cheese on wheat bun, tator tots, Scandanavian blended vegetables, and chilled apricots.

Jan. 5-9 Monday: Creamy chicken with pasta; Italian vegetables, baked apples, and wheat bread; Tuesday: Cheesy beef taco on flour tortilla with lettuce and tomato, Spanish rice, refried beans, and fresh fruit; Wednesday: Beef Manhattan, green beans, wheat bread, and baked peaches; Thursday: Baked ziti with meat sauce; steamed broccoli, soft breadstick, and hot applesauce; Friday: Crispy fish sandwich on wheat bun or turkey/minestrone, potato pancakes, peas, and pineapple tidbits.

Jan. 12-16 Monday: Apple stuffed pancakes, turkey sausage, hash brown potatoes, Mandarin oranges, and syrup; Tuesday: Sweet and sour chicken, fluffy rice, lima beans, wheat bread, and chilled pineapple; Wednesday: Baked pork chop, baby red potatoes, green beans, tossed salad with dressing, dinner roll, and apple crisp; Thursday: Meatballs with gravy, mashed potatoes, carrots, dinner roll, and fruit cocktail; Friday: Beef chili mac or tuna salad/chicken and rice, corn muffin, steamed cauliflower, corn, and jello with fruit.

Jan. 19-23 Monday: Italian chicken casserole, garlic bread, and diced pears; Tuesday: Pepper steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, lima beans, wheat bread, and chilled pineapple; Wednesday: Rosemary herb chicken, brown rice, carrots, dinner roll, and applesauce; Thursday: Cheeseburger on bun or ham/vegetable, baked beans, mac and cheese, and jello with fruit; Friday: BBQ riblett on wheat bun, au gratin potatoes, green beans, and fruit cocktail.

Jan. 26-30 Monday: Chicken a la king, broccoli, bisquit, and citrus fruit cup; Tuesday: Mostaccioli with meat sauce; brussels sprouts, Scandanavian blended vegetables, garlic bread, and yellow apple; Wednesday: Beef and noodles, glazed carrots, green beans, dinner roll, and peach cobbler; Thursday: Pizza burger with bun or roast beef/mushroom, tator tots, peas, and chilled pineapple; Friday: Cheese omlett, turkey sausage, hash brown potatoes, blueberry muffin, and fruit juice.

Serving at Whiteside County Senior Center Jan. 1-2 Thursday: Site closed for New Years Day; Friday: Pork roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable and dessert

Jan. 5-9 Monday: Roasted chicken with squash, vegetable and dessert.

Tuesday: Ham and scalloped potatoes, vegetable and dessert; Wednesday: Tacos, rice, refried beans and dessert. Thursday: BBQ pulled pork, tator tots, vegetable and dessert. Friday: Beef stew, salad and dessert.

Jan. 12-16 Monday: Closed for Martin Luther King Day. Tuesday: Goulash, vegetable and dessert. Wednesday: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable and dessert. Thursday: Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes with white gravy, vegetable and dessert. Friday: Oven fried chicken with white gravy, potato, vegetable and dessert.

Jan. 19-23 Monday: Pork chops, potato, vegetable and dessert. Tuesday: Chicken alfredo with noodles, vegetable and dessert. Wednesday: Lasagna, salad and dessert. Thursday: Beef and noodles, vegetable and dessert.

Friday: Chili, cornbread and dessert.

Monday: Salisbury steak, potato, vegetable and dessert. Tuesday: Chicken breast, potato, vegetable and dessert. Wednesday: Italian beef, salad and dessert. Thursday: Spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and dessert. Friday: Trout, potato, vegetable and dessert

Jan. 26-30

Serving at Golden Meals in Whiteside County Jan. 1-2 Site closed for New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day

Lunch starts at 11:30 a.m.

Jan. 2 Lunch sponsored by Good Samaritan Society. Beef tips over noodles, roll with butter, vegetable and dessert

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Jan. 5-9 Monday: Brat with bun, baked beans, vegetable blend, and tapioca pudding; Tuesday: Creamed chicken on biscuit, succatash, and jello with mixed fruit; Wednesday: Ham loaf, sweet potatoes, peas, pineapple, and bread; Thursday: Beef and noodles, carrots, peaches, and breadk; Friday: Baked fish, potato wedges, vegetable blend, and apple.

Jan. 12-16 Monday: Salisbury steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, beets, mixed fruit, and bread; Tuesday: Sloppy Joe on bun, parslied potatoes, vegetable blend, and peaches; Wednesday: Roast pork with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, pears, and roll; Thursday: Barbecued ribettes, tator tots, mixed vegetables, apple sauce, and bread; Friday: Beef stew, coleslaw, chocolate pudding, and biscuit.

Jan. 19-23 Monday: Closed for Martin Luther King Day; Tuesday: Cheeseburger with bun, parslied potatoes, peas and carrots, and apricots; Wednesday: Easy chicken casserole, white and wild rice, mixed vegetables, pears, and bread; Thursday: Roast beef with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, mixed fruit, and bread; Friday: Breaded fish, oven potatoes, spinach, jello, and bread.

Jan. 26-30 Monday: Barbecued chicken, ranch mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, mandarin oranges, and bread; Tuesday: Taco bake, corn, apple sauce, and bread; Wednesday: Sweet and sour chicken, rice, oriental vegetables, diced pears, and bread; Thursday: Meatball stroganoff, noodles, broccoli, peaches, and bread; Friday: Chili with meat, carrots, vanilla pudding, and cornbread.

Serving at Robert Fulton Community Center in Fulton Jan. 9 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable and dessert

Jan. 16 Swiss steak, potato, vegetable and dessert

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Jan. 23 Creamed chicken on biscuit, vegetable and dessert

Jan. 30 Ham and scalloped potato casserole, vegetable and dessert

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Transportation LOTS Spotlight

Adopt-A-Rider Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still time to help a member of our community out this holiday season

by Adopting-A-Rider! We have members of our community that are not able to get to important resources such as medical appointments, the grocery store, employment, education and many other resources. Your donation will support children to get to school, hard working parents, dialysis patients, senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, friends, and family!

If you are interested in donating to this cause please complete the form below: Name: __________________________________ Address: _________________________________ __________________________________ I would like to donate: $10_____ $20_____

DAVE DIVELY

$40______ $60_______ $100_____

Other $_____

Please mail or bring donations to: Whiteside County Public Transportation

Lee-Ogle Transportation System

Attn: Tori McDaniel

Attn: Jaime Blatti

1207 W. 9th St.

210 E. Progress Drive

Sterling, IL 61081

Dixon, IL 61021

Dave Dively has worked with the LOTS program for many years, partnering with both Rock River Center and Lee County Council on Aging. In his spare time, Dave keeps very busy volunteering! Dave works with Pegasus, helping people with disabilities work with horses. He loves riding his motorcycles, and loves to dance!

Contact LOTS or WCPT today to help you get where you need to go.

Find LOTS and WCPT on Facebook.

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Whiteside County Public Transportation Fares:

Fares:

(within zip code)

(within county) Ages 5 and under (must be accompanied by an adult)

50 cents one way

People age 6 to 59 years Seniors or individuals with a disability (unless qualified under Medicaid or other program)

$2 one way Donation suggested

Out-of-county trips can be arranged, subject to availability Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday

25 cents per mile

Ages 5 and under (must be accompanied by an adult)

$1 one way

People age 6 to 59 years

$2 one way

Seniors or individuals with a disability (unless qualified under Medicaid or other program)

$1 one way

Out-of-town trips can be arranged, subject to availability Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday

888-239-9228 or 815-288-2117

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Upcoming Special Events How to use an iPad and/or iPhone at LCCOA

Chair Exercises at LCCOA

2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6

9:30 a.m. Jan. 20

Do you own an iPad or iPhone and are struggling with it? Come to this free class and learn the basics on how to use it. Class size is limited to 20 people, so call 815-288-9236 to reserve your spot for this 1-hour class.

Would you like to exercise while staying seated? A new low-impact class will let you do just that. Led by staff from Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care, you can work out while remaining in your chair. Wear loose-fitting clothes and come ready to have fun!

Chair Exercises at WCSC

Insurance Q-and-A at WCSC

1 p.m. Thursdays starting Jan. 8 Would you like to exercise while staying seated? A new low-impact class will let you do just that. Led by staff from Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care, you can work out while remaining in your chair. Wear loose-fitting clothes and come ready to have fun!

Foot Clinic at WCSC 8 a..m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 14 Foot care will be available for all senior citizens over age 60. For appointments, call Whiteside County Health Department at 815-772-4213. Doctor’s order required for all clients receiving foot care. The cost is $25.

10:30-11:30 a.m. every third Wednesday of the month starting Jan. 21 Melissa Magon-Wicks, marketing director for Transitions Nursing and Rehab Center in Rock Falls, and an independent state-licensed insurance representative, will volunteer to take and answer your insurance questions regarding auto, home, life and health. With today’s more complicated insurance market and the Affordable Care Act, insurance has become a very confusing thing for many people. This hour is for your general questions about your current insurance or insurance you may be considering to purchase. No company product recommendations will be offered. Walk-ins are welcome.

Citizens Utility Board at LCCOA

The Price is Right at LCCOA

1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27

12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14 Come join Homebound Healthcare and play our “New Game, The Price Is Right!” Have fun guessing the price of grocery items, and when you win, you get to take the grocery item home with you! “Come on down” and join us for a fun filled event.

Citizens Utility Board staff will speak to consumers about a wide variety of utility issues, including how to cut bloated phone bills, how to keep natural gas and electric bills under control, and what choices are available in the electricity and natural gas markets.

Puzzles and Games at LCCOA

Exact Care Pharmacy at WCSC

12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28

12:30 p.m. Jan. 16 Tired of going to the pharmacy this winter and coming home and filling pill boxes? A representative from ExactCare Pharmacy will be here to explain how to get your prescriptions delivered to your door and all ready-made into little packages for each day. Enjoy a special dessert that day and hear about medication management and compliance and the easier way to do pharmacy!

Get out of the cold and join us for an afternoon of fun and games. We will be testing ourselves with riddles and puzzles. Prizes will be given and treats will be eaten.

For information, call Dixon Senior Center at 815-288-9236 or Whiteside County Senior Center at 815-622-9230

Thank you for help with WCSC Santa’s Workshop Whiteside County Senior Center would like to thank all of the volunteers who worked in Santa’s Workshop on Saturday, Dec. 13. There was a workshop for kids to shop, a team of elves that wrapped all the gifts, a pancake breakfast, and pictures taken with Santa. Those volunteers are: Dorothy Szewczyk Phil Szewczyk Ray Lehman

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Dee Robinson Fadra Law Joan Valente Karen O’Malley Cindy Schueler Linda Roots Mary Nasluchacz Estela Sagal Penny Rick Emma Howard Estamae Williams Juanita Craig

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Rhiannon Minor Helen Doane Lindsay Anderson JoEllen Vandersee Doug Vandersee Donna Linton Linda Diamondstein Estamae Williams Kenny Roeder Tina Shoffner Ed Kerley Mary Kerley

Loren McCormick Sue Renner Shirley Schwarz Dwayne Doane Ed Ramos Reed Nelson Jackie Virnich Pat Estes Carol Voss Kathy Spotts Bob Urbanski Onsite Photography

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IF YOU’RE 50+ Sterling Federal’s Four Seasons Club is for you.

Have fun, enjoy friends on Four Seasons daytrips and tours.

Join us for monthly card parties and special Four Seasons events.

Only Sterling Federal’s Four Seasons Club offers…

• Travel Points Program. Members earn valuable points redeemable for free travel.

• Free Trips to selected members on each trip.

• Special Opportunities and benefits you deserve from your bank.

May 8-16

Best of Ireland Tour: Dublin, Killarney, Castles & More!

UPCOMING EVENTS December 28 - January 2

Sunday, Feb. 22

Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, CA

Vicki Lawrence & Mama, Paramount Theatre, Aurora

Wednesday, Jan. 28

Thursday, March 19

The Sensational 70’s, Fireside Theatre, Ft. Atkinson, WI

The Wizard of Oz, Fireside Theatre, Ft. Atkinson, WI

“Put yourself in the Four Seasons Picture!”

C’mon, join the club today!

There’s no membership fee.You simply need to be age 50+ & have total deposits of $20,000 or more with Sterling Federal Bank.

For details, call one of our Club Directors: Betty Snitchler 815-622-3362, Pam Stange 815-288-3327

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