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SAVANNA CITY COUNCIL

Water, sewer bills to drop $10 a month BY MICHAEL MILLER Prairie Advocate

SAVANNA – The City Council on Nov. 22 approved changes to water and sewer bill rates that will save residents $10 a month. The Sewer System Improvement Fund will drop from $9 per month to $3, and the Sewer Reserve and Replacment Fund charge from $10 to $4. The Public Ways and Property Improvement Fee will incease from $4 to $6 per month. Quarterly bills should decrease by abour $30 or about $10 per month. The reason for the reductions? The city has secured four grants from DCEO and Department of Commerce totaling $2.819 million toward its ongoing

wastewater treatment plant and in-system sewer renovation projects. The city also has secured loans from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, the bulk of them forgivable. That will mean that close to $4.5 million in loans do not have to be repaid. In other action Nov. 22: • The council approved a scenario for the Wacker Road project that will reduce the city’s cost responsibility from $531,390 to $429,000. The plan allows for construction costs to go over budget, and for additional sidewalk work. It also means $177,096 in contingency funds would be paid with EDA funds. SAVANNA continued on A54

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STERLING – Cochran’s Pub has closed indefinitely, an employee confirmed Friday morning. The bar, at 13464 Galt Road, is a popular venue for benefits, special events and live music. It opened with its current name March 1, 2013, when owners Dave and Deanna Cochran bought the former Dyl’s Deli. A benefit at noon Sunday for Navy veteran Terry Heeren, 69, of Rock Falls, was moved from Cochran’s to Champs Banquet Venue, 9 E. Third St. The employee said the bar

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Obituaries Kenneth I. Heeren

MOUNT MORRIS – Kenneth I. Heeren, 77, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home in Mount Morris. Ken was born Dec. 10, 1938, on the family farm in Shannon, the son of Alvin and Gertrude (Fuls) Heeren. He farmed with his father both in Shannon, and later on the ancestral farm in George, Iowa. Ken loved tractors and did repair work for area neighbors, as well as milk their cows when they were away. Ken and his family moved back to Illinois in the early 1960s and decided to give printing a try, working at Kable Printing Co. in Mount Morris, becoming a journeyman and eventually a purchasing agent. During this time, he found his true love of photography. Ken began doing outdoor portraits on his rural Brookville farm. His photography became well known and the studio became his fulltime profession. Ken later operated Villa Image in Freeport, and in 1987 moved the business to his home in Mount Morris. Ken’s clients became longtime friends. Ken won many state and national awards, and one of his portraits appeared on the cover of Professional Photographers of America magazine. He was a humble man who listened more than he spoke. He loved his family and his animals, especially his cats, Sabrina and Monroe. Ken was an open-minded person who didn’t judge others and was always ready to listen to your concerns and opinions. Ken’s happiest times were traveling the back roads of Wisconsin with his wife, Jan, on his motorcycle and MG sports car. He loved traveling to faraway places, beaches, camping in the woods, and having a beer with his good friends. He always strived to do his best no matter what the endeavor. Ken is survived by his wife, Janet Heeren of Mount Morris; daughter, Laurel (Doug) Bergren of Mount Carroll; two sons, James Heeren of Beloit, Wisconsin, and Jason Heeren of South Beloit; two stepdaughters, Laurie Hongsermeier of Mount

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Gladys V. Moen

LANARK – Gladys V. Moen of Lanark, formerly of Morrison, passed away Friday, Nov. 11, 2016, with loved ones by her side. Born Aug. 28, 1924, as the daughter of Alvin and Hele Anderson, she married Burnell C. Moen Sr. on Aug. 14, 1943. Gladys is survived by four children, Burnell Jr. (Shirley), Richard (Vickie), Robert (Maureen), and Deborah (Bob Lott); grandchildren, Rebecca (Richard Smith) Moen, Brian (Lorie) Nutt , Scott (Ronnie Carroll), Jessica (Joseph) Beavan, TJ (Kristi), Julia (Dustin Schrader) Allmon, Charles (Susie) Kappes, and Duane (LeAnn) Kappes; 14 greatgrandchildren; and 11 greatgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia (Gary) Yocherer; brothers Robert and Clifford, and one great-grandchild, Nichole Kappes. Private family services will be at a later date. Visit schwarzfh.com to send condolences.

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SAVANNA – Edward Allen Rogers, 87, of Savanna, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center North in Clinton, Iowa. Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna handled arrangements. way of U.S. Route 52 and state Route 64. The 6-inch main was relocated for the bridge replacement project there. • In reviewing and approving the annual tax levy, Mayor Tony

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Federal regulators on Nov. 23 raised the percentage of ethanol and biofuels that fuel producers must blend into the nation’s gasoline and diesel supplies next year. The ruling finalized the volume requirements and percentage standards for cellulosic biofuel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel for 2017, and for biomass-based diesel for 2018. The overall levels will be raised from 18.11 billion gallons of renewable

fuel per year to 19.28 billion gallons, most of which will be met through U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos the use of ethanol. The Environmental Protection Agency had last proposed Renewable Fuel Standard levels in May, but the ag industry pushed to get them raised. Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, a member of the House Agriculture Committee, was among a group of legislators to sign a letter to the EPA that asked for an increase in biofuels usage. She applauded the ruling that was handed down last week. “Today is a major step

forward for our farmers and biofuel producers who want to be a part of the solution as we work to achieve American energy independence,” Bustos said. Bustos said increased biofuel levels will strengthen Illinois farmers and help break the nation’s dependence on foreign fossil fuels. “Every time we choose to use biofuels instead of imported oil, we choose to put American jobs and American innovation first,” Bustos said. While farmers consider the new RFS levels a win, they are still battling for adherence to the 2007 law that set up the system governing renewable fuel use. The law had set the 2017 overall biofuels levels at 24 billion gallons.

On the other side of the argument, the oil industry voiced its opposition to the ruling, telling consumers that putting more ethanol in fuel will damage vehicle engines. The EPA has delayed its decisions on the grounds that factors have come into play since the law was written that make the original targets unrealistic. Big Oil has argued that a “blend wall” would be hit if the nation adds more than 10 percent ethanol to its fuel supplies. The concern is not only with what’s safe for engines, but whether the ethanol industry can produce enough to meet the targets. Total renewable fuel volumes grew by 1.2 billion gallons over the past year, a 6 percent increase.

MOUNT CARROLL CITY COUNCIL

City clerk will seek re-election BY PHILLIP HARTMAN Prairie Advocate phartman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5525

MOUNT CARROLL – It looks like at least one candidate will be on the ballot in April’s city clerk race: incumbent Julie Cuckler. Having recently alluded to the possibility she’d retire, she announced at the Nov. 22 City Council meeting that she thinks she’ll run again. Cuckler has served since 1985, and was deputy clerk from 1978 to 1981. Carroll County residents voted Nov. 8 against giving the council the power to appoint a clerk. Alderman Mike Risko supported appointing a clerk, and the question had to be placed on the ballot for voters to decide which method to use. “If the city clerk position were to become an appointed position, the City Council would have the opportunity to hire the most qualified applicant,” Risko said before the election. McCombie noted the city’s assessed valuation was down close to $1.6 million from the previous year. The levy approved for 2016 was $717,980, with a total tax rate (less bond and interest) of 3.24898.

Closure set at Mount Carroll City Hall MOUNT CARROLL – Mount Carroll City Hall will close Dec. 7 so staff can attend a Northwestern Illinois Clerks Association meeting in Galena. The office, at 302 N. Main St., will reopen Dec. 8. Regular office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call City Hall at 815-244-4424 for more information.

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The council voted to hire Sharon Pepin of Community Funding and Planning Services in Stockton to help update the city’s capital improvement plan, at a cost of $2,800. Mayor Carl Bates said many items on the plan had been done, but he wants to keep the ball rolling. Pepin has spoken with the council about projects Community Funding and Planning Services is working on with the city, among them the plan update. In a document to the council, Pepin wrote that the update will start with a review of what past projects are complete, and which non-completed ones still need to be included in the updated plan.

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New projects will then be identified, and a draft of the updated plan will be presented to the city for review. After a public meeting to review the plan with the community, the update will be finalized and adopted by the council. Another topic Pepin addressed is the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s plan to replace

water meters and hydrants. The council voted Sept. 13 to borrow about $500,000 from the state Public Water Supply Loan Program for a fullscale replacement of about 850 digital water meters and several fire hydrants. Pepin reported Tuesday that project specifications will be finalized and a financial information checklist will be submitted to IEPA for review and approval. Bids could be advertised late in December or early in January. The council also voted to approve holiday bonuses of $100 for full-time employees and $50 for part-timers.

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Letters and Commentary A new approach to choosing speaker in Illinois By the Sauk Valley Media Editorial Board

The goal of the Illinois Legislature, reduced to its simplest terms, is to make life better for all the people of Illinois. Legislative leaders, unfortunately, aren’t delivering on that goal. The result? Massive deficits, billions in debt, hugely unfunded pensions, billions in unpaid bills, and gridlock on such basics as a state budget. House Speaker Michael Madigan, 74, a Chicago Democrat who has led the House for 32 of the past 34 years, has presided over a failing state that is falling further behind. A House member since 1971, and as speaker since 1983 (with a 2-year gap in the 1990s), Madigan seems less interested in the public’s welfare than in his own.

For reasons known only to Madigan, holding power is his obsession. But the Nov. 8 election saw losses for Madigan. Democrats will control 67 seats when the new House convenes in January, with Republicans having 51 seats. That compares to this year’s House, where Madigan has a 71-seat supermajority, while Republicans, led by Minority Leader Jim Durkin, R-Western Springs, have 47 seats. Many Illinois voters have said they want the parties to work together for the public good. Under Madigan’s leadership, as he stubbornly locks horns with Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner, that’s unlikely to happen. For the first time in years, however, several House Democrats publicly

What we think An outside-the-box maneuver by a courageous bipartisan coalition could bring new leadership to the Illinois House. Illinoisans certainly need it. expressed concerns over Madigan’s lack of a positive agenda going forward. They’re not ready to commit their support to his re-election as speaker. To those Democrats, their fellow party members, and House Republicans, may we suggest a new approach? When the election for House speaker takes place, minority Republicans should not do the same thing they’ve done for years – fruitlessly vote for their party caucus leader for speaker. Instead, after some behindthe-scenes negotiations, they should announce the following: “We are prepared to vote

en masse for a compromise Democratic candidate for House speaker.” That’s right, 51 Republicans voting for a DEMOCRATIC candidate who is not named Madigan. Republicans could continue: “We, in fact, will nominate such a person. We will then supply 51 votes, out of the minimum 60 that are required for election. That’s 85 percent of the total.” Democrats disaffected by Madigan’s leadership would thus have an opportunity and a choice to bravely chart a new course. It would take a coalition of only 9 Democrats to join 51 Republican colleagues

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the specter of suffering are oppressive. That’s how it felt to be with my grandfather in a Springfield hospital for a weekend earlier this year. As he drifted to sleep, I realized I should probably

That’s like electing Madigan speaker over and over and expecting real change. Think about it. Hasn’t Madigan had long enough to make life better for Illinoisans? Yes. Wouldn’t it be crazy to keep electing him House speaker? Yes. Shouldn’t a courageous coalition of Democrats and Republicans band together to end the Madigan era? Definitely. High drama would result when Madigan’s minions nominate him, the Republicans nominate their coalition Democratic alternative, and a roll-call vote is taken. Riding this coalition bronco might be a little rough at first, but it would be worth the effort to topple Madigan from his high horse.

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to unseat Madigan as House speaker. Nine Democrats who want Illinois to have fresh leadership. Is this outside the box? Definitely. Unorthodox? Of course. But it could happen. House members, after all, are not a monolithic group of stodgy old-timers, unalterably set in their ways. A lot of fresh faces have joined the House so far this decade. Democrats have added 37 new House members in the 2010s, and Republicans 33 (not counting the Nov. 8 election results). From that group of 70, surely there are aspiring leaders with fresh, innovative ideas, who would like their turn to lead. Insanity is defined as doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

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United we stand, before and after an election BY STATE REP. BRIAN STEWART 89th District, R-Freeport

Friends, rule number one during this holiday season is to not talk politics. The last thing you want is to have Uncle Pete and Cousin Chuck at each other’s throats with the meat carving knife. Enjoy the

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find a place to do the same. The thought of staying in a similarly sterile hotel made me nauseous. So I pulled out my phone. The Airbnb app helped me find a cheap room in a house nearby. I was greeted by a woman who told me of her own struggles with sick family members. She reassured me that things would be OK and then made me some tea. The next morning I woke up ready to be a good grandson. Home-sharing services such as Airbnb can be a great way for consumers to find boarding on short notice and for homeowners to make extra money. But like so much else in Illinois, government is getting in the way. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel thought he knew what was best for city visitors and homeowners when he signed a 58-page ordinance severely limiting home-sharing in June. The hotel industry shelled out thousands of dollars to city officials to secure their support for the measure. The ordinance slaps a new tax on homeowners who home-share, forces a new limit on the number of units per building where hosts can rent through homesharing services, and sets a new mandate dictating that hosts keep records on guests. Those are just the parts that are understandable. Many aspects of the ordinance are so vague or dense that no average homeowner could grasp the meaning without a lawyer. Even then, a lawyer could only guess. The new regulations pose a serious problem for Chicagoans such as Alonso Zaragoza. The 37-yearold Windy City librarian purchased his first piece of property in April, a threeflat on Chicago’s southwest side. Zaragoza wants to rent out the first floor apartment on Airbnb. Why? To help pay for a spike in his property-tax bill. Emanuel’s record-breaking property tax hike is costing Zaragoza an additional $250 a month. But since Zaragoza doesn’t live in the building he owns, he won’t

holiday and enjoy the company of your family! Before I continue my theme of addressing the results of the 2016 election, I would like to respond to a bill that many of you have contacted my office about – the serialization of handgun ammunition. I oppose

be able to rent out the room under the new ordinance. “If [the city] doesn’t give Austin Berg us the legal option to do things the right way, people are going to try to find other ways to survive,” Zaragoza said. He stressed the value of bringing tourists to the whole city, not just its commercial core, as well as the flexibility and affordability of homesharing services. “There are a lot of hotels but they are not affordable,” he said. “And they’re all downtown. When you’re traveling, it’s nice to be able to see the city as it is. Downtown is not the city. It’s just downtown.” Zaragoza is one of a few homeowners fighting the city for the right to rent. The Liberty Justice Center, or LJC, and the Goldwater Institute are helping Zaragoza and others sue the city to strike down the ordinance. The LJC is the litigation partner of the Illinois Policy Institute. Goldwater is an Arizonabased nonprofit that focuses on protecting constitutional rights. The home-sharing crackdown in Chicago might not seem like a problem for the rest of the state. But history indicates Chicago is a testing ground for statewide stupidity when it comes to innovative new services. A bill pushed by the

the bill for three reasons: 1. Only law-abiding citizens would be hurt by the law. Criminals would simply buy ammunition from other states or steal ammunition from upstanding citizens. 2. The bill would cause ammunition prices to skyrocket. 3. I believe

Chicago taxi lobby nearly killed ride-sharing apps such as Uber and Lyft statewide in 2014. Illinois lawmakers should ensure local bureaucrats quit meddling with basic property rights. They can take a page from Arizona. State politicians there passed a law in May that stops local governments from banning short-term rentals. Just another reason

the bill to be “crony-capitalist” in nature. One company stands to make millions from the bill, and that doesn’t sit well with me. I am not voting for the bill. During the final stretch of the presidential campaign, the Clinton team advocated unity after the election. Many

Austin Berg is a writer for the Illinois Policy Institute. He wrote this column for the Illinois News Network, a project of the Institute. Austin can be reached at aberg@illinoispolicy. org.

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Sunday, December 4, 2016 9:30 am Lunch by Poorboys Catering Items belonging to the Shank Family, Dorothy Reins Est, Vaessen Est, David Blaine, Keller Family, Gerald Hozenga Est, Fuller Family and others. Viewing will begin sale day at 8:30 am. Auction ring one starts on rack items at 9:30 am. Ring two starts at 12:00 noon on ﬂoor items.

Household - Tools - Guns - Suburban Whirlpool ﬂattop stove; 2 Whirlpool washers; Whirlpool & Hotpoint dryers; tables & chairs; hutches; buffet; usual kitchenware, pots, pans, etc; 18 qt roaster; blue & amber glassware; Noritaki Summer Eve china; Pfaltzgraff Christmas dish set; cookbooks; 3 Longaberger baskets plus some dishware; misc stools; sofas; loveseats; recliners; lift chair; lamps; entertainment center; LG DVD/Video recorder; computer desk & other desks; desk chairs; beds; dressers; chests; night stands; quilt rack; sm china cabinet; vacuums; holiday decorations; Coca Cola items; elec guitar; games; Yamaha US1000 organ; Ashton Drake doll; snow ski; lots of knick knacks; bedding & linen; sewing machines; Craftsman jointer & 12” wood lathe; Penn State Industries dust collection system; Delta 12½” planer; various power tools inlc router, drills, etc; hardware; Hitachi NR90AD nail gun; grinders; misc hand tools; Stihl chain saw; shop vac; misc shop cupboards; ext & step ladders; shovels, rakes, etc; Troy-Bilt tiller plus sm tiller; seeder; garden table/cart; Snapper & Honda push mowers; Kubota T1570 riding mower; Cub Cadet LTX 1046 riding mower; power Ice Drill; live trap; Amana gas grill; US Remington Model 03-A3 30cal carbine, bayonet & ammo; 3 Daisy BB guns; 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT, 4x4, leather, rear cargo doors, 54,370 miles (minor damage near bottom of right front door).

Collectibles Cane bottom rocker & others; secretary; buffet; dresser; chests; sq china cabinet; commode; child’s school desk; Duncan Phyfe table; pedestal; post hall tree; pictures; trunks; milk cans; steel wagon wheels; Singer commercial sewing machine; beaded purses; doll buggy; 2 Texan cap guns; 2 bugles; elec train; replica of steel wheeled wagon; miniature Singer sewing machine; viewer & cards; Hesston belt buckle; kerosene lamp; couple milk bottles; sm cast bell; old books; sm milk pail; Arcade Crystal coffee grinder; adv oil cans; Milledgeville adv items; ﬂat iron; lots of Coke trays; beer stein collection; Pabst wood beer box; 2 egg baskets; 2 pay telephones; Leich wall crank phone; blue fruit jars; various crocks & jugs; various McCoy crockery items; collector plates; silver spoons; salt dips; cruets; some Carnival glass; 6 Autumn Leaf glasses; plus much more. Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Clerks: Public Auction Service Lenny Bryson (IL#440000158) 815-946-4120 Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#440000185) Mark Ebert (IL#440000341) 815-946-2809 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 Terms - Cash, good check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards. All items must be settled for SM-ST13241-1130 day of sale. Number system will be used, have proper ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold.

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and more. There also will be free coffee and cookie treats. For more information or to donate holiday treats for the bake sale, call Anna at 815-244-7715.

Holiday Movie Series continues in Freeport FREEPORT – The FHN Holiday Movie Series continues with a 10 a.m. showing of “Moana,” rated G, at the Lindo TheFRIDAY-SUNDAY ater. Tickets are $3.50. ‘Toy School’ perforAll children attending will mances in Hanover receive a holiday gift. HANOVER – Back Street Seating is limited, and Players present the Christthere are no advance mas comedy “Toy School,” a ticket sales. dessert theatre performance Dec. 2-4 at Hanover TownMONDAY ship Hall, 111 Monroe St. Highland Youth Choir The play portrays toys learn- performs in Freeport ing how to be toys. Tickets FREEPORT – The Highare $12 for adults and $6 for land Youth Choir will give students (6-12), and include its annual free performance reserved seating, desserts, during the first week of and beverages. the Community Festival of Trees at 5:30 p.m. at the FRIDAY-DEC. 11 Freeport Public Library. Festival of Trees returns to Savanna WEDNESDAY SAVANNA – The SavanGrief support group na Historical Society’s meets in Thomson sixth annual Festival of THOMSON – Beyond Trees will be kick off Dec. the Broken Heart, a new 2 with the Jingle Mingle for support group for those sponsors at the Savanna grieving the death of a Museum and Cultural loved one, will have its Center, 406 Main St. The first meeting from 10 to festival officially opens 11:45 a.m. Oct. 26 at Dec. 3. Trees at least 6 Thomson United Methodfeet tall will be decorated ist Church. To register, by businesses, organizacall Merrie Jo Pauley at tions, schools, churches 815-273-3030 or simply and individuals, and will be come to the meeting. displayed from Dec. 2-11 Scriptual wisdom and in the museum’s Comspecific coping strategies munity Room. Participants will be discussed. also are encouraged to enter gingerbread houses, First Wild Winter wreaths or door decoraWednesday in Fulton tions for display. There are FULTON – Stephanie no entry fees. There also Godke from the Mississippi will be a silent auction of River Distillery Company in donated items. Proceeds LeClaire, Iowa, will preswill go to the Savanna His- ent “Christmas Recipes” torical Society. For more during the first Wild Winter information and guidelines Wednesdays program of for participating, contact the season at the Windmill Jean Ferris at 815-273Cultural Center. The pub7262 or jean.ferris@mchsi. lic is invited to gather at com. 9 a.m. for coffee, tea and refreshments. The program SATURDAY begins at 9:15. Guests will Christmas Bake Sale in be able to purchase bread Mount Carroll made with de Immigrant MOUNT CARROLL – The flour from Krumpets Bak12th annual Christmas ery. Wild Winter WednesBake Sale, sponsored by days continue through Good Samaritan SocietyMarch. Mount Carroll Auxiliary, will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Annual pancake meal at the Mount Carroll Com- planned in Lanark munity House at Main and LANARK – Lanark Lions Center streets. The bake Club members will offer sale is part of the Mount their annual pancake and Carroll Chamber of Comsausage dinner from 5 merce Christmas Walk. An to 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at Eastassortment of homemade land High School, 500 S. items and holiday favorites School Drive. will be available, including Adults can eat for $6, a breads, cookies, cakes, while children 6 and coffee cakes, pies, fudge, younger can dine for free. candies, peanut brittle The meal will be conjunc-

DEC. 14 Foot Care Clinic in Freeport FREEPORT – The Mobile Foot Care Clinic will be in Freeport. Call the Mobile Foot doctors at 312-2558030 with questions or to make an appointment. Cost is $45 if you are not on Medicare or if you have a Medicare Advantage Plan. There is a limited number of appointments available.

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Stephanie Godke of the Mississippi River Distillery Company in LeClaire, Iowa, will present a “Christmas Recipes” program Dec. 7 at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton. tion with Lanark’s Christmas Community Concert. DEC. 8 Singin’ at the King in Freeport FREEPORT – Singing’ at the King will bring school and church choruses from across the region for a night of music beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the King Community Campus, 511 S. Liberty Ave. The suggested admission price is one canned good or other food item for the FACC food pantry per person. Santa will be there, too, so be sure the kids have their list ready! DEC. 10 Free showing of ‘Polar Express’ in Freeport FREEPORT – The FHN Holiday Movie Series continues with a 10 a.m. showing of “Polar Express,” rated G, at the Lindo Theater. Admission is free. All children attending will receive a holiday

gift. Seating is limited. DEC. 13 Foot care clinic in Hanover HANOVER – The Mobile Foot Care Clinic will be in Hanover. Call the Mobile Foot doctors at 312-2558030 to register. Cost is $45 if you are not on Medicare or if you have a Medicare Advantage Plan. There is a limited number of appointments available. ‘Christmas In Connecticut shown at Odell MORRISON – “Christmas In Connecticut,” the 1945 film classic starring Barbara Stanwyck and Dennis Morgan, will be shown at 2 p.m. at Odell Public Library. There is no charge, though donations are always welcome. Come and laugh, have some popcorn and pop, and enjoy this classic Christmas film.

Special showings of ‘Scrooge’ in Freeport FREEPORT – The FHN Holiday Movie Series concludes with showings of “Scrooge” at noon and 7 p.m. at the Lindo Theater. The 1970 musical version of the Charles Dickens classic stars Albert Finney. Alan Wenzel and Ed Finch will welcome moviegoers at both shows with historical tidbits and movie trivia about the film, and will lead a brief discussion about this holiday classic following each showing. Admission is a free-will offering or a food drive location. DEC. 20 Santa pays visit to Morrison Tech MORRISON – Santa Claus will visit Morrison Institute of Technology from 5 to 7 p.m. Be sure to bring your Christmas

list and a camera to get your picture taken with Santa. Then enjoy some holiday treats. The first 200 good girls and boys will get a special Christmas ornament created by one of Morrison Tech’s 3D printers. Visitors can tour the college’s facilities. Also during the event, holiday movies will be shown in Parkinson Theater on Morrison Tech’s campus, 701 Portland Ave. Holiday bingo in Hanover HANOVER – Christmas themed bingo will be played at 1 p.m. at the Senior Resource Center, 500 E. Fillmore St. DEC. 21 Grief support group meets in Thomson THOMSON – Beyond the Broken Heart, a new support group for those grieving the death of a loved one, will have its first meeting from 10 to 11:45 a.m. Oct. 26 at Thomson United Methodist Church. To register, call Merrie Jo Pauley at 815-2733030 or simply come to the meeting. Scriptual wisdom and specific coping strategies will be discussed.

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Lanark businesses and residents got into the holiday spirit Saturday during the annual Jingle Fest events in the city. ABOVE: Taunya Kuberski of Taunya’s Touch displays her homemade Christmas trees and other items during a craft and vendor fair during Jingle Fest on Saturday in Lanark. The crowd was steady through the Heritage Center to see what was for sale. RIGHT: Henry Sutton, along with his mom, Carolyn, both of Lanark, visit with Santa on Saturday at the Lanark Public Library during Jingle Fest.

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She did not mention her lead in the popular vote, but she spoke of the need to come together and wish the next president of the United States the best. With her concession speech, the 2016 elections came to a close. Secretary Clinton deserves credit for graciously bowing out of the race, and we should heed her challenge to come together as a nation in the wake of the election. Unfortunately, not everyone has the same attitude toward the results as Secretary Clinton does. There are still major protests and walkouts in our major cities, and some of these protests have turned violent. Thinking back, I can remember the main theme of the Clinton campaign: “Stronger Together.” That certainly was a powerful rallying cry. Now, cynics might say that this was because the campaign believed victory to be inevitable, but I’m willing to take the Clinton team at its word. We truly are stronger together. If you read the last column I wrote before the election, you might remember when I said: “When all the dust has settled, and when all the votes are counted, we will all still be Americans. This election won’t change that fact.” When I wrote that, most everyone believed that Hillary Clinton would be the next president of the United States. I didn’t write that because I thought it would be

a good election for my party; I wrote it because I believed that to be the appropriate attitude to move our country forward post-election. My attitude hasn’t changed. We still need to come together, because we truly are stronger together. The fear mongering needs to stop because it serves only to deepen a partisan divide that erodes the fabric of this country. I don’t expect Republicans and Democrats to hold hands and sing “Kumbaya,” but is it too much to expect for all of us to tone down the fear mongering? Only then can we have civil discourse. Marginalizing those who protest isn’t the answer, either. Let the protestors protest if they do so peacefully. We simply need to stop spreading fear and misinformation because that only feeds the protestors’ fear and loathing. How about actually waiting for President-elect Trump to take office before casting aspersions? Spoiler alert: He will not be drowning kittens in the Potomac River. Moving forward, a pragmatic approach is important. As President Obama said: “I think it is important for us to let him make his decisions. The American people will judge over the course of the next couple of years whether they like what they see.” As always, you can reach me or Sally at 815-232-0774 or e-mail us at repstewart@ gmail.com. You can also visit my website at repbrianstewart. com or on Facebook.

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Farm Bureau at a glance

CARROLL COUNTY 4-H

By Chastity Welch Carroll County Manager

opefully, everyone got their fill of turkey last weekend. Did you know this year on average the Thanksgiving meal was cheaper than in the past? The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 31st annual informal price survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 was $49.87, a 24-cent decrease from last year’s average of $50.11. The big ticket item – a 16-pound turkey – came in at a total of $22.74 this year. That’s roughly $1.42 per pound, a decrease of 2 cents per pound, or a total of 30 cents per whole turkey, compared to 2015. “Consumers will pay less than $5 per person for a classic Thanksgiving dinner this year,” AFBF Director of Market Intelligence Dr. John Newton said. “We have seen farm prices for many foods – including turkeys – fall from the higher levels of recent years. This translates into lower retail prices for a number of items as we prepare for Thanksgiving and confirms that U.S. consumers benefit from an abundant, high-quality and affordable food supply.” The AFBF survey shopping list includes

turkey, bread stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls with butter, peas, cranberries, a veggie tray, pumpkin pie with whipped cream, and coffee and milk, all in quantities sufficient to serve a family of 10 with plenty for leftovers. Foods showing the largest decreases this year in addition to turkey were pumpkin pie mix, milk and a veggie tray of celery and carrots. A 30-ounce can of pumpkin pie mix was $3.13; a gallon of milk, $3.17; a 1-pound veggie tray of celery and carrots, $0.73; and a group of miscellaneous items including coffee and ingredients necessary to prepare the meal (butter, evaporated milk, onions, eggs, sugar and flour), $2.81. The average price is down slightly from last year to $49.87. After adjusting for inflation, the cost of a Thanksgiving dinner fell to $20.66 – the lowest level since 2010. The Festival of Trees starts this Saturday in our auditorium. The ladies will be manning the trees from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the Mount Carroll Christmas Walk. Then the following week, it will be open during business hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Dec. 5-8 and

Farm Bureau Classifieds 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.

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The Illinois 4-H team finished third in the Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup Hippology Contest on Nov. 5 in Louisville, Kentucky. The team placed first in the judging phase, second in stations, and fourth in the written exam. Pictured are (from left) coach Dana Taylor and team members Aubrey Sieve of Lisle, Madde Klinkey of Kane County, Kaiti Collins of Carroll County, and Bailey Ricketts of Kane County.

Carroll County 4-H’er on state hippology team Prairie Advocate staff

Dec. 12-15. We have some new organizations bringing trees, and it should be a great display. This coming weekend, a few of our board members will be going to Chicago for the IAA annual meeting. This annual event includes many different programs, but the most important part of it is the delegate session. This is where delegates from all the county Farm Bureaus in the state debate our policies for the next year. We are fortunate in Carroll County to not have the issues that other counties have in the state. We don’t have to worry about fracking or pipelines coming in. One of the main policies that was supported and proposed by Carroll

County many years ago was the fence law. A late Farm Bureau board member went into the annual meeting and debated the need to continue to have a fence law. Just last week I had someone in the office inquiring on the fence law. It goes to show that while we may not have any policies that we are currently proposing, those we have proposed are still standing and important to our organization still today.

Kaiti Collins of Carroll County was among four members of an Illinois team that placed third among 19 teams at the Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup Hippology Contest on Nov. 5 in Louisville, Kentucky. Collins placed 15th among 76 individuals, with a top15 finish in stations. She is the 17-year-old daughter of Diane and Jeff Collins of Polo, and is a member of the Boots ‘N Spurs Equine Club at Milledgeville Hot Shots

4-H Club. Other members of her team were Aubrey Sieve of Lisle, who won the individual competition, and Bailey Ricketts and Madde Klinkey of Kane County. Collins acknowledged the work and dedication of her teammates.“There are no words to describe how thrilled I am to have been a part of this dynamic team,” Collins said. “We have spent countless hours working and studying our brains out all for this amazing opportunity; and it all paid off.”

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Not Just For Guys

Milledgeville FFA sees a shift toward female leadership By BREANNE HUNTER For Northern Illinois Ag Mag Milledgeville High School agriculture teacher and FFA adviser Wendy Erbsen is working to inspire a change in the next generation of agriculture. Visitors to her classroom are greeted by handshakes from her students. “This generation doesn’t shake hands much, and we are working to change that,” Erbsen said. Another way she is impacting the future of agriculture is through encouraging female involvement. Seven of the chapter’s nine officers are girls. The shift to greater female involvement is something relatively new for the program, but isn’t something that comes as a surprise to Erbsen. As she talks about the shift, she mentions the daunting FFA officer application process. The Milledgeville chapter requires students to complete a 4-page application to become an officer. They also have a Supervised Agricultural Experience section to the program that teaches students how to apply their classroom knowledge to the activities they participate in Milledgeville H.S. Members of the Milledgeville High School FFA leadership look over their books during an afternoon class. Pictured outside of class. For these projects, the officers must create project records, which can be quite extensive. are (from left) Collin Eubanks, Mady Fink, and Dylan Alexander. Erbsen said women are more apt to complete the paperwork, a thought which is echoed by the students gathered around her desk. Erbsen also wonders if there would be more male involvement if the students had a male teacher. The officers seem to attribute the shift to a greater emphasis being placed on the many aspects of agriculture. As students talk in the classroom, the wide range of backgrounds is evident. Some mentioned an interest in graphic design, public relations, honeybees, and tractor design, to name a few. All of this allows the chapter to develop and implement new ideas. “In the past, we did more traditional banquet style events, but this year we did an open house,” junior adviser Racheal Osterhaus, said. “It’s different than what is expected and shows more of what we do.” While those factors might contribute to the gender shift at Milledgeville High School, greater participation by women in agriculture is a national trend. According to the USDA, the number of farms operated by women has nearly tripled in the United States over the past three decades. In 1978, women accounted for only 5 percent of farmers nationwide. Fast forward to 2012, the last year a census was conducted, and that number has reached 30 percent nationwide. Collin Eubanks and Dylan Alexander, the only two male officers, had nothing but positive things to say about the shift. Eubanks feels the group functions well because of their similar personalities and mindset. “We are all laid back, but together we have the mindset to get things done,” he said. “It has been very beneficial to our chapter,” Alexander said. “Last year, there was a lot of tension, not between members, but as a whole. You could feel that everyone wasn’t together and everyone wanted to do their own thing in FFA. This year, we are joining together to make a better chapter.”

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Whiteside County judge retiring After nearly 40 years in law, Hauptman is ready to move on BY ASHLEY CADY Prairie Advocate acady@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5521

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MORRISON – With a career spanning almost 40 years, Judge John Hauptman, 14th Judicial Circuit Court in Whiteside County, is retiring. Hauptman earned his bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University in 1975, then attended John Marshall Law School in Chicago. Upon graduating in 1978, he started practicing criminal law at the Whiteside County State’s Attorney Office, where he spent the next 6 years before joining the private practice at Nelson, Kilgus, Richey & Hauptman in 1984. Hauptman became Associate Judge in Whiteside County in 1997 and held that position for 7 years. The passing of Judge Dan Dunagan in 2004 left an opening for a 14th Judicial Circuit Court Judge and Hauptman knew that his time had come. “It was something I wanted. Since the opportunity was there, I went for it.” Hauptman felt he had a wide range of experiences that made him qualified for the position. When Hauptman was

first starting out in school, he knew he wanted to practice law but never saw himself being a judge. To this day, he still remembers the first time he stepped onto the bench, “It felt right, it felt like where I should be.” Most people who retire look forward to relaxing. However, Hauptman will still have a lot on his plate. He is Vice President of the Illinois Judges Foundation, located in Chicago. He is also President of the Restive Home Board, an assisted living and nursing care facility. Hauptman also plans to keep his hand in drug court. He wants to be able to help out as much as he can. The past 2 years he spent in drug

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Judge John Hauptman is retiring from the 14th Judicial Circuit Court. Hauptman’s law career spans nearly 40 years. court were his favorite, he said. “It rejuvenated my career.” He said he could not be happier with the results that have come from the work he and his team have done. The main reason for his retirement, though, comes from his two daughters and

two grandchildren. One family lives in Michigan and the other lives in Wisconsin. He hopes to spend most of his free time with them as well as playing golf and traveling with his wife, who retired in 2013. Hauptman’s last day will be Dec. 4.

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Complimentary hot chocolate & cookies at Mt Carroll Banking Center a branch of State Bank of Pearl City (410 S Clay St)

SATURDAY 8am-3pm Good Samaritan Auxiliary Bake Sale - Mt Carroll Communi thy House (101 Main St) 9am-2pm Catholic Ladies Society Bake Sale - BSD Printing (110 E Market St) 10-4pm Tour of Homes - 7 homes decorated for the holidays. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Bald Guyz Bistro (320 N Main St) where you will also get your tour booklet & driving directions

10-4pm Deposit your Children’s Letter to Santa in the special North pole mailbox at Dabluz Boutique (116 E Market St) 10am-noon Complimentary hot chocolate & cookies at Pearl City Bank Center (410 S Clay St) 10am-3pm Winter Photo Collection by Connie Zink Photography on display at Bald Guyz Bistro (320 N. Main) 10am-4pm Winter Wonderland Festival of Trees - Carroll Co. Farm Bureau Naaman Diehl Auditorium (881 S Clay St) 10am-12pm Holiday cookies, refreshments & Balloon Lady performing for the children at First Baptist Church (201 N Main St) 10:30am Storytime & Crafting with Mrs. Claus at Mt Carroll Public Library (208 N Main St) 11am-1pm Pictures with Santa at Carroll Co Senior Center (306 N Main St) 11am-1pm Face Painting & Crafting for Kids sponsored by Triumph Community Bank at Carroll Co Senior Center (206 N Main St) 11am-3pm Ornament Craft - Donations beneﬁt CCSEC (114 W Market St) 1pm-3pm Friends of the Library Fund Raiser Christmas Quilt Show with tea & cookies (208 N Main St) 4-5pm Live Music & complimentary hot chocolate at Bald Guyz Bistro 5pm

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There will be many other ongoing activities throughout the day and local businesses will be decked out for the holidays and offering seasonal specials. For more information go to the Mt. Carroll Christmas Walk Facebook Page or to our website mtcarrollil.org

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Thank you to 4-H Federation Advisors

CARROLL COUNTY 4-H

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Receiving their thank-you gifts for serving as Carroll County 4-H Federation Advisors on Nov. 13 were (from left) Jessica Hollewell of Morrison, Geralyn Nash of Sterling, and Pattie Wallander of Lanark. Presenting the awards were 4-H Ambassadors Shelby Fryar and Katie Hoffman.

Carroll County 4-H’ers receive ‘I Dare You’ Award

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The Illinois 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl team placed second at the 2016 National 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest on Nov. 5-6 in Louisville, Kentucky. Pictured (from left) are Becky Meier, assistant coach; Connor Erbsen of Lanark; Charlie Elliott of Freeport; Jared Dickman of Lanark; Jordon Oellerich of Lena; and Dave Fischer, coach.

Local students place second at National 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Prairie Advocate staff

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Kaiti Collins of Polo, Shelby Fryar of Lanark. and Emily Suiter of Mount Carroll have been awarded the American Youth Foundation’s National Leadership Award in recognition of personal integrity, balanced living, and potential for leadership. In the photo, 4-H Ambassador Elizabeth Rath presents awards to Fryar (center) and Suiter. The honor was presented by the Carroll County 4-H Program at its award ceremonies Nov. 13 at Naaman Diehl Auditorium. The National Leadership Award is presented each year by the American Youth Foundation n cooperation with county 4-H programs across the country. The award was first offered in 1941 by the late William H. Danforth, founder of the Ralston Purina Company of St. Louis, who challenged young people to achieve their highest potential and to influence others through lives of service. The award is inspired by the book, “I Dare You!,” written by Danforth, in which he commends the balanced life of mental, physical, social and spiritual development as the backbone of leadership. In addition to a certificate of recognition, each recipient has the opportunity to attend AYF’s Leadership Conference in Michigan.

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An Illinois team of four local students placed second out of 19 teams at the National 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl competition Nov. 4-5 in Louisville, Kentucky. The team of Jared Dickman and Connor Erbsen of Lanark, Charlie Elliott of Freeport, and Jordon Oellerich of Lena won five rounds, with its only double loss being to the first-place team from New York. Erbsen placed fifth individually and Oellerich eighth among 76 participants. The 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl is a premier educational 4-H event that challenges the contestants’ dairy knowledge in various areas including dairy production, business management, dairy products, and dairy science, said Dave Fischer, University of Illinois 4-H dairy program coordinator,

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who serves as coach of the team with Becky Meier of Ridott. Team must answer a 50-question test and compete in a double-elimination quiz bowl contest. Each round consists of a series of five team questions and 20 toss-up questions. While in Louisville, the team also competed in the North American International Livestock Exhibition youth dairy judging contest, finishing ninth overall and 10th in oral reasons among 22 teams in the 4-H/FFA division. It also placed fourth in Guernsey, seventh in Jersey, and eighth in both Ayrshire and Brown Swiss. Elliott placed 13th and Erbsen 20th individually. Top breed finishes included Elliott, fourth in Jersey; and Erbsen, third in Brown Swiss, and fifth in Guernsey.

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CARROLL COUNTY 4-H

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The 26th annual Hanging of the Greens worship service will be at 10:15 a.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church in Savanna. The service explains the origin and symbolism of cloths, greenery, ornaments, the manger scene, and more. Photo submitted

Carroll Co. 4-H’ers receiving the Kenneth Erbsen Memorial Dairy Award and the Illinois Hostein-Friesian Association Award are (front, from left) Nevin Erbsen of Lanark; LaKin Getz of Mount Carroll; and (back row, from left) Riley Getz of Mount Carroll, Dylan Houzenga of Chadwick, Connor Erbsen of Lanark, and Nathan Erbsen of Lanark, with presenter Carl Erbsen and 4-H Ambassador Katie Hoffman.

Carroll County 4-H Achievement Program honors members Prairie Advocate staff

Plaques, certificates, savings bonds, and discs were the highlights of the afternoon honoring Carroll County 4-H members, leaders and clubs at the 2016 Carroll County Achievement Program on Nov. 13. Awards given out included • 2016-2017 4-H Ambassadors: Katie Hoffman of Savanna; Elizabeth and Adam Rath, and Emily Suiter of Mount Carroll; Shelby Fryar of Lanark; Kaiti Collins of Polo; and Natalie Wilkinson of Chadwick. • Best Secretary’s book: Adam Rath of Savanna • Best Treasurer’s book: Lily O’Connor of Mount Carroll • Cloverbud Achievement members were – Carroll County Kids: Charley Miller; Chadwick Achievers: Rowen Hutchison and Adelle Wilkinson; Clever Clovers: Violet Diehl, Issac Earnest, Kole Hauptman, Kaisa Kindberg, Avery Strauch, Caleb Sweitzer, and Nicole Sweitzer; Savanna Smiles: Brook Bradbury; Thomson Sandburrs: Issac Becker, Jennifer Smith, and Cole Tuftee First-year Achievement members were – Carroll County Kids: Marryn Wynia; Chadwick Achievers: Lillian Ebersole, Hannah Foster,

Wyatt House, and Kailyn Hutchison; Clever Clovers: Reid Witt; Milledgeville Hotshots: Jenna Ford. The Friend of 4-H award is given to an individual, business or organization that has donated generously to the 4-H program either on the club or county level. This year’s winners were Keith and Rovie Alexander of Sterling, and Brandon and Sheila Alexander of Chadwick An important part of 4-H is the member’s records on their projects. This year’s winners were – Best 1st Year Member Record Book: Lillian Ebersole; Best Record Book 8-11-Year-Olds: Eric Ebersole, Zoe Fredericks, Jenna Stoner, Briana Wilkinson, and Dylan Wilkinson; Best Record Book 12-14-Year-Olds: Nikki Ebersole, Izabella Fredericks, and Natalie Wilkinson; Best Record Book 15-19-Year-Olds: Dylan Houzenga, Rachel Scidmore, and Emily Suiter. Other individual awards went to: Roger Williams Memorial Top Livestock Judge award to Nikki Ebersole, Milledgeville; Outstanding 4-H Swine Project award to Clayton Ruter, Shannon; Kenneth Erbsen Memorial Dairy Award to Connor Erbsen, Nathan Erbsen, and Nevin Erbsen, all of Lanark; LaKin and Riley Getz

of Mount Carroll; Dylan Houzenga, and Sydney and Regan Scidmore of Chadwick; Harold Yochem Memorial Top Dairy Judge award to Payton Erbsen of Lanark; Dwayne Harridge Memorial 4-H Dairy Showmanship Award to Payton Erbsen of Lanark. State 4-H Hall of Fame inductee was Bryan Hollewell of Milledgeville. The $1,000 Superior Producer Scholarship winner was Kaiti Collins of Polo in Horses. The Electricity Achievement Award winner was Jon Spoerlein of Lanark. The Master Showmanship winner was Clayton Ruter of Shannon. Club awards were given to Clever Clovers, Carroll County Kids and Savanna Smiles for Club of the Year; Carroll Co. Kids for Clover Crazy Scrapbook.

‘Hanging of the Greens’ Sunday at Savanna church Prairie Advocate staff

SAVANNA – The First United Methodist Church of Savanna, 2100 Chicago Ave., will hold the traditional version of its “Hanging of the Greens” worship service at 10:15 a.m. Sunday. This special service was introduced to the community in 1990 under the direction of the Rev. Bill Landis, who had seen it performed in another church on the first Sunday of Advent. The Savanna church has presented its “Hanging of the Greens” for 26 years. The purpose of the service is not only to decorate the sanctuary with colorful cloths, greenery and ornaments, candles, poinsettias, and the crèche (manger) scene, but also to explain the origin and symbolism of each of these items for the time leading up to Christmas. This year, the church is bringing back a favorite – the live crèche scene, which will include the holy family, the shepherds, the angel, and the wise men. The music will consist of

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Travels with Bev Miami and Key West Jan. 26 — Feb. 5 Includes a cruise by celebrity homes on Biscayne Bay featuring “Millionaire’s Row,” a visit on Hollywood Beach “Boardwalk,” free time on the famous South Beach, a visit to exciting Key West including Duval Street and Mallory Square, shopping at Bayside Market, and a guided tour of Miami. In route, we will visit the Willie Nelson and Friends Museum and General Store in Nashville, Tennessee, the Ocmulgee National Monument Visitor Center in Macon, Georgia, the Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville, and the Hunter Museum of American Art in

Chattanooga, Tennessee. Cost is $900 for 10 nights lodging and 17 meals. Montreal and Quebec City June 23-July 2 Includes Woodstock Museum in route, guided tour of Montreal, Notre Dame Basilica, the “Underground City” boutiques and restaurants, guided tour of historic Quebec City, Montmorency Falls, St. Anne de Beaupre Shrine, Olympic Park with the amazing “Biodome” and the Montreal Tower, the 1000 Islands Tower in Lansdowne, Ontario, and the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto. Cost is $975 for double occupancy, including nine nights of lodging and 16 meals.

About the Caroline Mark Home Are you familiar with the Caroline Mark Home? The Caroline Mark Home is located at 222 E. Lincoln St. in Mount Carroll. The phone number is 815-2443862. The Caroline Mark Home has been established for the care, housing and

community of single women age 65 or older in Carroll and adjacent Illinois counties, which include Stephenson, Ogle, Jo Daviess, and Whiteside. For more information, please call 815-244-3862. Applications can be picked up at the Senior Center also.

Paper and aluminum can pick-up schedule for December Lanark: Saturday, Dec. 10 (subject to availability of volunteers) 8 to 10 a.m. Bank parking lot Milledgeville: Saturday, Dec. 10 (subject to availability of volunteers) 8 to 10 a.m. South side of grocery store Chadwick: Saturday, Dec. 17 (subject to availability of volunteers) 8 to 10 a.m. City Hall Shannon: No pick-up in December 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 1 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. REMEMBER: WE DO NOT ACCEPT MAGAZINES OR SLICKS (ADVERTISING FLYERS). WE DO NOT HAVE THE

RESOURCES TO DISPOSE OF THESE ITEMS. THE CENTER APPRECIATES YOUR DONATIONS AND ASKS FOR YOUR COOPERATION IN THIS MATTER. STATISTICS: November 2016 Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Paper sold: 0 tons Monthly total: $0 Paper sold YTD: 0 tons Total YTD: $0 5 cent cans sold: $0 Cans sold: $116.59 Lbs. of cans sold: 391 lbs. Lbs. sold year to date: 1,268 lbs. Cans sold year to date: $338.83

The Driver’s Seat

Your ticket to holiday events BY JO LYN KRUSE

Another year has come and is rapidly moving toward the end. As I write this, we are days away from Thanksgiving and a month away from Christmas. First and foremost, I am thankful for all things good in my life, my family, (home, church, and work), my health, and my ability to help others. I think that throughout the year we don’t take the time to say thank you enough, or to let those around us that we are thankful for them. Christmas is that magical time of year for family, feasting and fun. Remember to check out the calendar of events in each of the area newspapers for the many festive activities occurring in the area. There will be the holiday programs at area schools, Christmas programs at churches, holiday craft fairs, and shopping. Most of the towns in Carroll County are holding a weekend holiday shopping event starting the Saturday after Thanksgiving and running through the month of December. With this holiday season coming quickly, I worry about those who no longer drive, don’t like to drive in the white stuff, or have no family in the area and therefore don’t get out much. We here at CCT have the solution. If you would like to get out to attend events going on in the area, go shopping, or would like to come and attend activities

Christmas Music Come caroling on Christmas Day, my love. Hark merry sounds, one spirit sings as two. Rise carols high above white turtle dove In flight with cardinals of reddest hue. Sing loud of peace and joy and jingle bells Together as we glide o’er sparkling field. More music blends with wind and wintry smells – All spice, pine cones and tasty treats concealed. Snow powders us in magic, soft and white. My hands and heart are warmed by you so near. Until the day retreats in full moon light, Sing tenderly into my loving ear. If New Year, like a thief,

takes you away, Could you return to me ‘fore Christmas Day? – Written 12/9/15 for Andrea’s Something New: A Christmas Sonnet Acrostic Contest Copyright © Rhonda Johnson-Saunders | Year Posted 2015 nnn Fare Information Fares must be paid upon boarding of the vehicle unless alternative prior arrangements have been made. Trips made for the next day should be done by 11:30 a.m. the day before, and there is a $5 fee for same-day rides. If a trip needs to be canceled, please do so before the scheduled pickup time or a no-show fee of $5 plus the cost of the trip will be charged. Fares are listed as one-way and not round-trip, unless otherwise noted. Seniors (60+): Donations Disabled & Veterans: $2 one-way, $1 each stop Public (18+) Within County: $4 one-way, $2 each stop Public (18+) Outside County: $6 one-way, $2 each stop Students: $2 one-way, $2 each stop Children Under 18: $1 one-way Children Under 12: 50 cents one-way

The Senior Center and CCT will be closed on:

• Friday, Dec. 23, in observance of Christmas Eve; Monday, Dec. 26, in observance of Christmas day; and • Friday, Dec. 30, in observance of New Year’s Eve; and Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, in observance of New Year’s Day.

Weather alerts

In case of inclement, dangerous weather, please listen to WCCI FM-100.3 for information about closings. If we are closed due to bad weather, Carroll County Transit will also be closd, so there will be no bus service.

Apply for LiHeap During Medicare Open Enrollment, we would appreciate if you would call to make an appointment to sign up for LiHeap, 815244-1800. To qualify for energy assistance, your MONTHLY income must be less than: (2016 Figures) $1,485 for 1-person household $2,002 for 2-person household

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here at the Carroll County Senior Center, please feel free to call us and schedule a ride to get you to and from such activities. We have curb-to-curb service, and our drivers are great about helping from the door to the vehicle if necessary. Please don’t hesitate to give Alicia, Tami, or Jo Lyn a call at 815-244-0011 or toll free 855-702-7433 to catch the bus in your neighborhood today! nnn I would also like to wish all of our riders a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and thank you for riding Carroll County Transit. As last year, here is a Christmas poem for your enjoyment.

$2,520 for 3 person-household You will need to bring the following documents: Social Security cards for everyone in your household; proof of monthly income (SSA award letter, checking account statement or pay stubs from wages); most recent utility bills (the full bill, before you tear off any of it).

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SHANNON Ph. (815) 864-2111

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Activities at the Senior Center 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, Allen, Dale, Bob, Lawrence, Ray, Jim,

Bud, 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. This month we are continuing our sale on all our yarn and material. Lowest prices ever, so stop by and load up. Bingo Bingo is held at 1 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month. Players play with nickels and dimes, so make sure to bring your extra change, because sometimes there

are “big” winners. On the first Tuesday, JoEllen McCaskey from Pinnacle Place does the calling, and on the third Tuesday, its Anna Gray from Good Samaritan. Mark your calendar and join us. No charge. Coffee, pop and treats are provided. Quilters The quilters are here every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. They welcome anyone who wants to join them. 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.

December NICAA Golden Meals menu LET’S EAT OUT. FOR CARRY OUT CALL SAVANNA 815-273-4875 Entrees 1 – Easy Chicken Casserole 2 – Chili Dog 5 – Tuna & Noodles 6 – Pork Fritter 7 – Creamy Mushroom Meatballs 8 – Roast Beef 9 – Tuna Sandwich on a Bun 12 – BBQ Chicken 13 – Stuffed Green Pepper 14 – Honey Baked Ham 15 – Baked Cod

16 – Beef Stew 19 – Chili 20 – Swedish Meatballs 21 – Ham Loaf 22 – Beef & Noodles 23 – All Sites CLOSED – Merry Christmas 26 – Sites Closed 27 – Sloppy Joes 28 – Salisbury Steak 29 – Scalloped Potatoes & Ham 30 – Ham Salad Sandwich These are just entrees. For a complete menu, call 815-244-1800 or 866-214-1959. 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 815-232-8896. Signup is quick and easy and meals can start within a day or two.

Carroll County Tax-Aide prepares Carroll County AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance service, is preparing for the 2017 tax season. This year will see some changes to the program. The IRS has changed software providers; thus, counselors will not be able to access old returns as of October 31. It is extremely important that all taxpayers bring the previous year’s returns to their appointment. Next year, previous returns will

be available but not this tax season. Experienced and new volunteers will be training in the new software as well as the ever-changing tax law. Patience might be needed as everyone adjusts to the new program. Tax-Aide volunteers will be providing free income tax return preparation services beginning in February. In addition to the Carroll County Senior Center, Thomson York Township Public Library will provide services. Site schedules will be available

in January. Training materials arrive in late November with class instruction starting in January. Practice sessions for the new software will also be added this year. Last year, the Carroll County site assisted over 600 taxpayers- 99% of the returns were electronically filed and 100% were Quality Reviewed. According to the recent census, this represents 20% of Carroll County citizens aged 65 and older. In addition to providing free tax counseling to low and

medium income taxpayers with emphasis on those over 60, Carroll County Tax-Aide also services clients and employees on-site at the Rolling Hills Progress Center in Lanark. Carroll County TaxAide is jointly sponsored by the Carroll County Senior Center, the AARP Foundation and the IRS. For more information on this volunteer program, contact the Carroll County Senior Center, 815-2441800, or Local Coordinator, Julianne Marken, 815-5351615.

NEWS & NOTES Agency meeting

Flu shots available Dec. 2

The Agency Meeting will be at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, at the Carroll County Senior Center. 306 N. Main St. in Mount Carroll. Call 815244-1800.

FHN will be administering flu shots from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Dec. 2, at the Senior Center. Please bring your Medicare card. The cost of the High Dose shot this year will be $57 for persons over 65 if not covered by Medicare Part B or Medicare Replacement Plan accepted by FHN. Persons under 65 will be given the Quadrivalent vaccine with an out-ofpocket cost of $40. No insurance plan claims can be processed other than Medicare Part B or Medicare Replacement Plan. Because many participants are confused by the Medicare Replacement Cards versus Medicare Cards, our Central Business office has requested that we make a copy of all available medical cards so that the appropriate charges

FYI for computer classes Just an FYI to all of you who called and showed interest in a computer class: We are still working on the details to make this happen. We will call you with the details as soon as this is set up.

Get a picture with Santa Santa Claus will be at the Senior Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Stop by for some refreshments and get your picture taken with Santa.

can be made and third-party payer identified at all locations possible. A picture ID will also be requested and copied. Medicaid restrictions preclude their acceptance of Medicaid at locations.

CCSSO December Calendar of Events Thursday, Dec. 1 Quilters – 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2 FHN Clinic flu shots – 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 3 Santa here from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 Bingo – 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 Quilters – 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 Lanark and Milledgeville paper pick-up, 8-10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13 Agency – 8 a.m. Triad – 9 a.m. Nesteggers – 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 Quilters – 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 17 Chadwick Paper Pick-Up – 8-10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20 Excutive Board Meeting – 9:15 a.m. Bingo – 1 p.m. Volunteer Party – 12:30-4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22 Quilters – 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23 Closed for Christmas Monday, Dec. 26 Closed for Christmas Thursday, Dec. 29 Quilters – 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30 Closed for New Year’s Monday, Jan. 2 Closed – Happy New Year!

Nonagenarians and Centenarians Birthdays for December 04 – Glen Engelkens, Milledgeville, 90 06 – Ruth Wiegert, Savanna, 92 09 – Kenneth Simpson, Mount Carroll, 95 10 – Florence Smith, Mount Carroll, 102 19 – Elvie Lower, Savanna, 91 22 – Eileen Miller, Sterling, 93 24 – William Borth, Milledgeville, 92 24 – Pauline Themas, Thomson, 90 31 – Jeannette Davis, Milledgeville, 93 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 November: DONATIONS Phillip & Diana DeSpain Patsy Briska Maria and Ramiro Magana Marge Kneilberger Betty and Gene Boyer Ruby Handel Andy Green Ray Pitts Clyde and Rose Boyer Frank Losh Marilyn Becker Fred and Judith Thompson Norma Robbe Eleanor Getz Catherine Van Brocklin Wayne and Dorothy Haas Marge and Harvey Brinker

Ken and Pam Brown Pam Gallagher Ron and Barb Holm Ann Jane Eager and Larry Bibler Norma and Clarence Forth Ardith Frederick Etta Mathis Dallas and Art Kosier Lyle and Lois Law Lois Kloepping Marla Hickey Bonnie Mader Marjorie Manthei William and Ann Bertsch Sandra Shaw Lois Cheeseman Marilyn Long A complete listing of donors is in the annual report. Copies are available at the Senior Center office.

We will deliver Groceries to your door...

Triad meeting The Triad Meeting will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, at the Carroll County Senior Center, 306 N Main St. in Mount Carroll. Call 815-2441800 for more information.

Fabric, yarn sale During the month of December, we will continue our fabric and yarn sale, so please stop by the Senior Center and check out the bargains. We still have some yarn left at sale prices. We also have some new craft arrivals.

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Inside Mt. Carroll city limits, $2; Outside Mt. Carroll city limits, $5.. • Groceries will be delivered Thursday afternoon • Delivering to the Mt. Carroll, Lanark and Chadwick area • $20 minimum order outside Mt. Carroll. Excludes cigarettes & alcohol

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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. 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 2014, you will need to apply again this year. Remember to bring proof of all income for 2015 (i.e. 1099 from Social Security, or your 1040 or 1040A income tax form, etc.) to complete your license plate discount application. The Department on Aging has notified us that starting Jan. 1, 2017, you will need to bring proof of income for 2015 and 2016 in order to qualify for the license plate discount.

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.

S.H.I.P. counselors Deb Connor, Karen Holm and Sandra Aude are 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

Miscellaneous We have brochures about social services, Social Security, Medicare, tourism and much more. Our road maps are in large print. 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.

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 provide this service to assist those who no longer drive or would rather have someone else do the driving. Call Alicia at 815-244-0011 or 855-702-7433 (toll free).

What’s happening at CCSSO Another Open Enrollment season will end Dec. 7. If you haven’t checked on your Medicare Part D Prescription Plan yet, please call us to do so. If you don’t find out your changes until after Open Enrollment, you cannot change until next year. We are hosting our Annual Volunteer Appreciation Party from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20. Please stop by and enjoy some refreshments with us. Please check the article regarding our closing dates for Christmas and New Year’s. The Senior Center will be hosting FHN’s Flu Shot Clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Friday Dec. 2. Please find the article for more

information. Santa will be at the Senior Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Stop by and get your picture taken with Santa. We will be serving refreshments. In case of inclement, dangerous weather please listen to WCCI Radio, 100.3-FM, for information about closings. If we are closed due to bad weather, Carroll County Transit will also be closed, so there will be no bus service. Be sure to check out the material and yarn we have on sale this month. December is a busy time of year for all of us, and all of us at the Senior Center and CCT would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Interested in coffee time for veterans? We here at the Senior Center would like to start a morning coffee time for veterans. This could be a weekly or monthly event;

you would be able to decide that. If you would be interested in this, please call us and we will keep track of who is

interested and get this started as soon as possible. Please call the Senior Center at 815-244-1800 or toll free at 866-214-1959.

Looking for talent for Craft Club We have received some interest in starting a Senior Center Craft Club. The group would meet once a month, and a person would volunteer to do their favorite craft item. They would show the group how to make the item – sewing, baking, painting, playing cards, etc. If you choose, that

item could be donated to the Senior Center to sell, or if you wish you may take it home with you. This way, everyone has a chance to show off their special talent and give back to the Senior Center and the community. If the group chooses to, they can also have a volunteer person to be the hostess

for that month who would supply refreshments. We would like to start this soon. Please notify us so we can set up the date and time for the meeting. If you would be interested in this, please call the Senior Center for more details at 815-244-1800 and ask for Deb.

Next edition of Grape Vine publishes Dec. 28 in Prairie Advocate

Seniors Around the County GRO – Great River Outreach The Great River Outreach offers a delicious meal, friendship, and good conversation at two locations. In Savanna, food is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, at the former Chestnut Park School near Poopy’s, 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. Any age is welcome. Donations are accepted but not required. Penny Von Essen cooks for both locations and food is brought to Mount Carroll. Volunteers are involved in this endeavor. Why eat alone? Consider joining the group often! 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 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 Court House 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 three months before, the month of, and the three months following your 65th birthday. Your IEP will span from September

2016 to March 2017. 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 three 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 by and get your questions answered.

CCSSO Board of Directors Board of Directors Russ Gies, Thomson, Chairman Bev Atherton, Savanna, Vice Chairman Susan Lawler, Lanark, Treasurer Sunny Folkers-Sarber, Chadwick, Secretary Butch Hasz, Lanark Jane Law, Mount Carroll Joyce Schubert, Mount Carroll Mary Stevens, Shannon Donna Green, Chadwick Pam Darrow, Savanna Kathleen Folsom-Johnson, Savanna Jason Johns, Mount Carroll Shirley Fritz, Mount Carroll Clint Elmore, Milledgeville SHAP/SHIP Counselor Deb Connor Karen Holm Office Manager Deb Connor Office Assistant Karen Holm NIAAA Advisory Board Bob Roiland NIAAA Board of Directors Jeb Kresge Donna Bausman County Board Liaison Gary Imel Advertising Coordinator Andrew Williamson – Prairie Advocate AWilliamson@ prairieadvocate.com 815-493-2560 www.prairieadvocate.com Carroll County Senior Services Organization 306 N. Main St. Mount Carroll, IL 61053 815-244-1800 866-214-1959 (toll free) Fax: 815-244-5334

director@ccseniorcenter. org www.ccseniorcenter.org 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. Carroll County Transit Transportation Director Jo Lyn Crofton-Kruse CC Transit Dispatcher Alicia Kness Tammy Signer CC Transit Drivers John Jirgenson Joe Unser Leo Gelwicks Lois Gelwicks Alan Palmer Robert Nolte Tammy Signer Glen Anderson Dennis Plattenberger CCT Advisory Board 2016-17 Jo Lyn Kruse, CCT Director Mike Doty, CCT P-Com Anna Gray, Good

Samaritan Edward Heflin, RTAC Jon Murray, Rolling Hills Kim Zimmerman, HSTP Coordinator Jane Law, CCSSO Board Liaison Susan Lawler, CCSSO Board Liaison Dawn Holland, CC Health Department Carroll County Transit 815-244-0011 Toll Free: 855-702-7433 Fax: 815-244-5334 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.

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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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS

By Craig Lang Prairie Advocate Sports

Varsity girls basketball scores

FORRESTON TOURNEY Nov. 21 Rochelle 50, Winnebago 41 Stockton 50, Forreston 41 Nov. 22 Eastland 47, Stockton 40 Forreston 50, Winnebago 41 DAKOTA TOURNEY Nov. 21 Pearl City 56, Dakota 47 Nov. 22 Pearl City 58, North Boone 39 Byron 64, Dakota 19 Freeport Aquin 39, River Ridge/ Scales Mound 36 WARREN TOURNEY Nov. 22 East Dubuque 55, Warren 38 Galena 33, Durand 27

Varsity girls basketball schedule

Thursday Galena at Eastland Milledgeville at Durand West Carroll at River Ridge/ Scales Mound Le-Win at Pearl City Polo at Freeport Aquin Morrison at Rockridge Princeton at Sterling Newman Friday Eastland at West Carroll Freeport at Rockford Auburn Sterling at Morris Saturday Orangeville at Milledgeville River Ridge/Scales Mound at Pearl City Dakota at Polo Freeport Aquin at Forreston Sterling Newman at Amboy Machesney Park Harlem at Sterling Monday Warren at West Carroll Pearl City at AFC Riverdale at Morrison Sterling Newman at Prophetstown Tuesday East Dubuque at Eastland

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FULTON

OREGON THANKSGIVING TOURNEY Nov. 21 Dixon 63, St. Bede 46 Kewanee 78, Christian Life 51 Oregon 33, West Carroll 25 Rockford Christian 69, Morrison 53 Nov. 22 Sterling Newman 64, Milledgeville 56 Morrison 41, Oregon 40 Nov. 23 Christian Life 63, Dixon 61 St. Bede 52, Milledgeville 43 Rockford Christian 65, Kewanee 47 Sterling Newman 69, West Carroll 41 Nov. 25 West Carroll 38, Morrison 24 Kewanee 50, Dixon 49 Sterling Newman 86, Christian Life 60 Milledgeville 65, Rockford Christian 63 St. Bede 49, Oregon 33 Nov. 26 Dixon 54, Morrison 42 Kewanee 60, West Carroll 42 St. Bede 77, Christian Life 58 Sterling Newman 71, Rockford Christian 59 Milledgeville 50, Oregon 36 AFC TOURNEY Nov. 22 Polo 72, Hiawatha 33 Nov. 23 Polo 77, LaMoille-Ohio 56 Nov. 25 Polo 90, Amboy 66 Nov. 26 AFC 70, Polo 69

Christmas Walk scheduled for Friday

Saturday Eastland Shootout (see full schedule below) Sherrard at Morrison Tuesday Pecatonica at Pearl City Morrison at Sterling Newman Sterling at Rock Island Alleman Eastland Shootout 1- West Carroll vs. Indian Creek, 9:30 a.m. 2- Stillman Valley vs. Orion, 11 a.m. 3- Warren vs. Byron, 12:30 p.m. 4- Freeport Aquin vs. Erie, 2 p.m. 5- East Dubuque vs. Beecher, 3:30 p.m. 6- Eastland vs. Westminster Christian, 5 p.m. 7- Fulton vs. Burlington Central, 6:30 p.m. 8- Winnebago vs. Kewanee Wethersfield, 8 p.m.

Varsity wrestling results

Nov. 22 West Carroll 60, AFC 18 West Carroll 35, Fulton 33 Nov. 23 West Carroll 51, Amboy 18 Rock Falls 48, West Carroll 31

Holiday activities will continue into Saturday Prairie Advocate staff

FULTON – Volunteers at Fulton’s Windmill Area will host several programs during the Christmas Walk from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2. This is the third year that the Windmill Cultural Center will feature events during the annual winter celebration. The public is invited to share in the festivities at 111 10th Ave. in the downtown. A craft station for children will be open from 5 to 7 p.m. At 5:30, the Morrison Madrigal singers, led by director Anna Brown, will perform in costume for 45 minutes. They will be followed by a music performance by Clinton

(Iowa) High School senior Riley Hubbart on cello. Throughout the evening, Dutch Sinterklaas and Miller Claus will be available for photos. Refreshments will be served. Registration for the 12th Annual Illuminated Christmas Run/Walk begins at 5:30 p.m. at Manny’s Too. The race begins at 6:30 at 11th Avenue and Fourth Street. At 6 p.m., Christmas Walk festivalgoers can participate in the Mannequin Challenge throughout the downtown. Amateur videographers are needed. Please call the chamber if you can help. Caroling and the Christmas tree lighting will occur at 7 p.m. on 13th Avenue and Fourth Street. Festivities wrap up at 7:45 p.m. with a 50/50 drawing on the corner of 11th Avenue and Fourth Street. Other location-specific

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Christmas Singers perform this weekend in Lanark

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The Northwest Illinois Christmas Singers have been practicing at Lanark Church of the Brethren in preparation for their performances at 7 p.m. Saturay and at 2 p.m. Sunday at the church, 326 S. High St. Free will donations are appreciated. The event will begin with harp and dulcimer duets by Selena Markley and Dana Tautz, followed by the updbeat contemporary musical “Believe in Christmas.” Pictured are (front row, from left) Cindy Law, Sandra Aude, Sharon Yoeckel, Deb Noordhoff and Miller Sturtevant; (second row, from left) Martha Stasyna, Linda Johnson, Ann Zink, Dana Tautz and Director Stacy Kalina; and (back row, from left) Mick Morgan, Marcia Clausen, Jeffrey Davis, Glen Leachman, Chris Lower and Pastor Mark Godfrey. Not shown are Barb Alexander, Jo Lyn Kruse, Amber Smith, Gerald Schultz and Bob Zuck.

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IHSA football state finals

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