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LEFT: Milledgeville High School announced its homecoming court candidates last week. They were (front row, from left) Madalyn Hicks, Megan Litwiller, Grace Jakobs, Nicholas Smith, Alyvia Woodard, and Natalie Brown; and (back row) Holly Smith, Kyle Ottens, Dylan Janssen, Nathan Rahn, Cade Schave, and Clayton Simpson. RIGHT: The homecoming king and queen were announced during the varsity football team’s game Friday night. They are Dylan Janssen (far right) and Megan Litwiller (second from right). Others in the court, by grade and position, are (from left) freshman attendants Grace Jakobs and Nicholas Smith; sophomore attendants Alyvia Woodard and Clayton Simpson; junior attendant, Madalyn Hicks; and senior attendants, Natalie Brown, Kyle Ottens, Holly Smith, and Cade Schave. Photos submitted by Emily Deuth.
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Obituaries CHADWICK – Iva Louise Spencer, 100, of Freeport, formerly of Chadwick, passed away Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, at Pearl Pavilion Rehab Center in Freeport. Iva was born Sept. 14, 1917, in rural Polo, at home on the farmstead of Frank and Olive (Paul) Bowers. She grew up on a farm and lived through the Great Depression, and had many fond memories and stories to tell. She knew how to stretch a dollar and was very giving to all who knew her. It was quite common to receive a generous care package from Iva if there was a need. She used to donate many of her clothes to shelters for battered women in the Quad Cities. Iva loved housework and was an immaculate housekeeper. She graduated from Polo High School in 1935 and married Robert Spencer on Sept. 15, 1935. Robert passed away on March 15, 1962. Iva was a longtime member of First Lutheran Church in Chadwick, and a past member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She moved to the Quad Cities as a widow in 1962 and worked as a bank teller for 23 years in Silvis. She also moonlighted as a private care giver and a house sitter. Iva made many new friends, and loved dancing, shopping, flea markets, traveling, and crossword puzzles. Iva also loved visiting her grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews and other various relatives. Road trips were a joy to her as well. She moved to Freeport in 2002 to be closer to her family, and later to assisted living in 2013 at Heritage Woods Living Center. She continued to drive a car until she was 94. Iva is survived by eight grandchildren, Diana (Doug) Felmeten, Mike (Cathy) Spencer, Steve (Suzi)
Spencer, Jeremy (Jami) Spencer, Andrew (Crystal) Spencer, Alexa (Arend) Johnson, Paul (Jill) Spencer, and Kristin Spencer; 14 great-grandchildren, Danielle (Joseph) Kohn, Shannon and Cheyenne Shager, Lucas Spencer, Taylor, Jennie, Rowan, Eva and Isaac Spencer, Nicholas, Megan, Blaine and Thomas Spencer, and Madison Felmeten; and five great-great-grandchildren, Brendan, Gwen, Kristina Jamison, and Nicholas Kohn, and Nathan Schultz. She also was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Jerry and Steven Spencer; and four sisters, Ester, Arlene, Wilma, and Belva. She will be greatly missed by all. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, and the funeral at 11 a.m. Friday at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll. Burial will be at Chadwick Cemetery. Memorials may be given in Iva’s memory to First Lutheran Church in Chadwick. Visit lawjonesfuneralhome.com to send condolences.
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ORANGEVILLE – Jack L. Rowley, 66, of Orangeville, passed away Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, peacefully at home. He was born Oct. 26, 1950, in Dixon, the son of Dale and Carol Lee (Willstead) Rowley. He was a 1970 graduate of Lanark High School. Jack married his high school sweetheart, Rozalyn M. Welp, on June 20, 1998. Jack was a lifelong truck driver, whose hobbies included horseback riding and tinkering with his tractors. He was a fan of country music, westerns, and “NCIS.” Jack enjoyed watching his grandchildren’s sporting events. Survivors include his wife, Rozalyn Rowley of
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ELIZABETH – Francis “Frank” McCann, 86, of Elizabeth, died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa. Law-Jones Funeral Homes handled arrangements.
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SAVANNA – Lynann Shaw, 73, of Savanna, died Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. Law-Jones Funeral Homes handled arrangements.
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MORRISON – Amy C. Sturtz, 46, of Morrison, died suddenly Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll handled arrangements.
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CHADWICK – Carroll County Crime Stoppers members are asking the public for any information on a burglary which took place between Sept. 11 and 16. Carroll County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the burglary, which took place at a farm on Morrison Road in rural Chadwick. Unknown people forced entry
into a building and took several tools, among them woodworking tools. The suspects were driving a 2001 to 2007 Ford Escape or Mercury Mariner with some front end damage. Anyone with information on this or any other crime, or the location of a wanted felon, are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 815-244-7867.
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DIXON – Mayor Li Arellano Jr. is running to fill retiring state Sen. Tim Bivins’ 45th District seat next year. The 36-year-old Iraq War veteran and owner of Jimmy John’s in Dixon and Rock Falls announced his candidacy Sept. 18, motivated largely by local challenges controlled by state politicians and House Speaker Michael Madigan. “As a mayor, it is frustrating that many of the biggest problems we face can only be solved in Springfield,” Arellano said. “Pensions, the state’s economic climate, tax hikes with no spending reforms—these are huge issues for our communities, but reforms are being blocked by Speaker Madigan and the Chicago Democrats.” He cited the state’s recent 2 percent sales tax collection fee instituted on municipalities, putting “a tax onto a tax while kicking the can down the road on spending.”
“I represent a generation that is fed up with the debt crisis that is being passed down to us,” Li Arellano Jr. he said. “It’s unethical, and I intend to fight for true reforms.” Arellano, a Dixon Republican like Bivins, was elected the city’s first Hispanic mayor in 2015 and its first under the new city-manager form of government, a change made following former city Comptroller Rita Crundwell’s $53.7 million embezzlement scandal. By working with city staff and the council, they have made structural
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West Carroll FFA members placed first Sept. 16 in the Section 1 Trapshooting Career Development Event at Coleta Sportsman’s Club. With the trophy are (kneeling, from left) Cash Lower and John McCombie; and (standing) Leland Houzenga, Shane Houzenga, and Riley Getz. West Carroll won with 133 points, while Eastland placed second with 131, and Scales Mound took third with 121. Photo submitted by Don Mathey.
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SHANNON – First State Bank Shannon-Polo-Lake Carroll recently promoted Brian Janssen to vice president of accounting and finance. Janssen joined FSB in 1996. He is a loan officer. Janssen also
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term in office. Arellano will compete against state Rep. Brian W. Stewart, R-Freeport, who was appointed to the 89th District in 2013, and announced his run for the 45th District seat earlier this month. Shabbona Democrat David Simpson, 48, a lumber yard manager
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STERLING – The West Nile virus has popped up in Whiteside County – again. Mosquitoes collected near the Whiteside County Fairgrounds in Morrison tested positive for the virus, Gene Johnston, Whiteside County Health Department’s environmental health director, said in a news release last week. Johnston said the discovery is “surprising” this late in the year, but should serve as a reminder that the virus is still a threat and will remain so until the first hard frost. West Nile was first detected in Whiteside back in July, when mosquitoes collected on the west edge of town tested positive for the virus. The virus also has been found in Carroll and Ogle counties. West Nile virus is transmitted through mosquito bites; the insects pick it up by feeding on infected birds. Common symptoms include fever, nausea, headache and The 45th District includes parts of Carroll, Lee, Ogle, Whiteside, Stephenson, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, LaSalle, and Winnebago counties.
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Prevent mosquito bites The Center for Disease Control says the most effective way to avoid the West Nile virus is to prevent mosquito bites. If you go outside, use an insect repellent. Repellents registered with the Environmental Protection Agency are recommended. EPA-registered insect repellents are proven safe and effective, even for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Use repellents labeled with the active ingredients DEET, Picaridin, IR3535, 2-undecanone, oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or paramenthane-diol (PMD). Go to cdc.gov/westnile/ for more information. muscle aches. Symptoms may last a few days to a few weeks. Most people infected show no symptoms, but in rare cases, severe illness, including meningitis or encephalitis, or even death, can occur. People older than 50 and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.
Mosquitoes will hang around through the fall, so people should continue to reduce their exposure to mosquitoes, get rid of any standing water where the bugs might breed, and report dead or dying crows, blue jays, robins and other perching birds to their local health department.
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HCC students prepare farm meal Local blood drives in October
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FREEPORT – Highland Community College’s Agriculture Department cooked for 104 guests Sept. 14, at the first Farm to Table dinner. The meal and program took place in a decorated machine shed at Keith Hinrichs’ farm west of Freeport, and was offered to raise awareness of the agricultural department’s opportunities. The Rafters Restaurant, Catering & Events prepared a fivecourse meal featuring locally grown items, with glazed beef tenderloin medallions, eggplant, onions, apples, and watermelons. The ag program currently has 63 full-time students, who also take part in dairy judging, soils judging, and extracurricular activities. Email Justin Ebert at justin.ebert@highland. edu or Monica Pierce at monica.pierce@highland. edu for more information.
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MILLEDGEVILLE – The American Red Cross will have blood drives this month in Carroll and Whiteside counties. A drive will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Oct. 24 at Milledgeville Men’s Club, 204 S. Main Ave. In Sterling, drives will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p,m. and 2 to 8 p.m. Oct. 5 at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, and from ABOVE: Highland Community College agriculture students who helped at the first Farm to Table dinner Sept. 14 are (from left) Sydney Jackson, Paige Fuchs, Michael Wubbena, Olivia Kepner, Stephanie Nadig, Andrea Willing, Drew Groezinger, Alicia Dehn, and Abigayle Endress. Not pictured are Charlie Elliott, Cody Welling, and Jessica Willis. TOP LEFT: Highland ag student and Groezinger Produce Farms owner Drew Groezinger discussed produce he donated which was used to make eggplant soup served at the meal. BOTTOM LEFT: Stephenson County Farm Director Bruce Johnson wrapped up the evening with some words of appreciation. Photos submitted by Jane Lethlean.
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FREEPORT – Area schools will receive money from FHN Memorial Hospital for taking part in this summer’s Miles and Minutes program through the hospital. In a press release, hospital staff said the free program encouraged participants to log various kinds of physical activity to win prize money for the school of their choice. Winners were chosen in miles per school system, and average miles per participant. In the average miles per participant category, Freeport Schools took
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on Oct. 28. Pole assignments are first-come, first-serve. Interested persons are asked to call Beth Balk at 815-291-4506 to receive the assignment number of the telephone pole to decorate.
second with 330.34 miles, and received $1,000. Eastland schools placed third with 296.23 miles, receiving $500. The hospital also added a sweepstakes category this year, based on participation in Facebook contests and events. Placing second was Stockton, with a $500 prize, while West Carroll took third and received $250. Miles and Minutes lasted from May 29 through Sept. 3, with 649 participants who logged almost 37,201 hours of exercise.
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THOMSON – Entries are wanted by Oct. 20 for the Thomson Chamber of Commerce’s “Decorate the Poles for Halloween” contest. A total of 13 telephone poles are available to receive seasonally-
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 12 at Sterling High School, 1608 Fourth Ave. In Fulton, drives will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Oct. 10, and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 24, at Robert Fulton Community Center, 912 Fourth St. Go to redcrossblood. org or call 800-733-2767 to make an appointment or for more information. Go to redcrossblood.org/ RapidPass to save time when donating.
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implementing the Human Services Transportation Plan, which identifies transportation needs and develops solutions to improve transportation services for the general public. Contact Kim Zimmerman at 815-433-5830 for more information about NCICG, HSTP, or if special accommodations are needed.
WEDNESDAY Open house at Freeport rehab site FREEPORT – The FHN Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation Services team will have a free open house from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the FHN Family Healthcare Center – Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive. Visitors will be able to tour the rehab gym and private treament rooms. Infirmation will be available on speciality services. Refreshments and giveaways will be provided. Go to fhn.org for more information on available rehab services.
SATURDAY Transformers group to have Lanark celebration LANARK – The Transformers Team will have a Celebrate Lanark program from 4 to 7 p.m. at Eastland Junior-Senior High School, 500 School Drive. A chili cook-off, drawings for gift cards, a “Look What’s Local” wall, a “Celebrate Life in Lanark” photo booth, crafts, vendors, and more will be available. Wacko the Clown will also be on-site. Donations will be accepted.
THURSDAY Vinegar program in Thomson THOMSON – University of Illinois Extension will have an herbal vinegar program at 1:30 p.m. Thursday and Oct. 10 at Thomson Public Library, 1005 W. Main St. Participants will receive information on how to make herbal vinegars using fresh or dried herbs, and will make vinegars to take home. Call the library at 815259-2480 for more information.
Apple Creek stroll date changes APPLE RIVER – Eagle Nature Foundation’s “Stroll Thru’ Apple Creek,” planned for Sept. 23, has been moved to Saturday. The walk will still start from Apple Creek Arboretum, 8384 N. Broadway Road. The first walk will begin at 10 a.m., covering about .25 miles to Apple Creek Prairie. Participants will be able to view more than 125 different trees and hundreds of native flowering prairie plants. At 11:45 a.m., participants will go to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 105 W. Webster St., for a meal at noon, catered by Sidetrack Café. Silent and live auctions and a 50-50 raffle will follow. Raffle ticket prices were not available at press time. The group will return to the arboretum at 2 p.m. and tour Apple Creek Woods after a 1-mile walk. Terrence Ingram, naturalist, will lead both walks. To sign up for the meal, or for costs or for more information, call 815-594-2306.
Public transit meeting in Freeport FREEPORT – The next Regional Transportation Committee Region 1 meeting will be at 10 a.m. The meeting, for anyone interested in public transportation, will be at Malcolm Eaton Enterprises, 570 W. Lamm Road. Region 1 includes Boone, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Winnebago counties. Annual pumpkin race in The Regional Transporta- Sterling tion Committee is responSTERLING – The 26th sible for developing and annual Pumpkin Dash will
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be at Hoover Park, 3807 Woodlawn Road. Kids up to age 12 will be grouped by age, then run dashes of various lengths throughout the day, with winners getting a large pumpkin and the first 1,000 finishers receiving a small pumpkin. All runners will get a coupon for a free lunch at the Sterling Optimist Club food tent and giveaways. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., and the first race will start at 11. Other activities include a petting zoo, bounce houses, hayrack rides, ambulance tours, face painting, pumpkin photos, and more. A $1 per-person donation will be accepted. Call 815-625-0400, ext. 4422 for approximate race times and more information. SUNDAY Outside church service at Lanark church THOMSON – Lanark Trinity Lutheran Church will have an outside service at 10 a.m. at 15808 Fairhaven Road, followed by a potluck. Attendees are asked to bring lawn chairs. In case of rain, an indoor facility will be available at the same address. MONDAY Grief group meets in Shannon SHANNON – A grief group, Living Through Loss, meets at 4:30 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church, 217 S. Hickory St. Beverly Peterson is facilitator. The group meets the first and third Wednesday of each month. Call the church at 815-864-2581 for more information. Savanna Alcoholics Anonymous meet SAVANNA – Savanna Alcoholics Anonymous meet at 8 p.m. every Monday at First Presbyterian Church, 502 Third St. For more information, call Kathi at 563-343-5888. Al-Anon family group to meet in Mount Carroll MOUNT CARROLL –
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Mount Carroll All-Anon Family Group meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at Church of God, 816 S. Clay St. Sessions are open to family and friends of alcoholics. OCT. 3 Pizza, pie course in Morrison MORRISON – University of Illinois Extension will have a Pizza and Pies Special Interest Club for children 10 to 14 years in October. Sessions will be from 5:15 to 7 p.m. Oct. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, and 19 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 601 N. Jackson St. Children will make a different kind of pizza or pie at each session, and learn ins and outs of the kitchen, kitchen safety, and cleanliness. 4-H members can take part for $40, while nonmembers can take part for $50. Go to go.illinois.edu/ PizzaandPie to sign up. OCT. 5 Brain tune-up course in Thomson THOMSON – University of Illinois Extension will have a free Wits Fitness brain health program at 10:30 a.m. at Thomson Public Library, 1005 W. Main St. Extension Educator Karla Belzer will lead the workshop, which is designed to
exercise the brain to maintain and enhance cognitive function and memory. Go to go.illinois/edu/witsfitness to sign up. ‘Crucible’ coming to Highland stage FREEPORT – Highland Community College’s Theatre Arts program will present Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” on Oct. 5, 6, and 7 at the college, 2998 W. Pearl City Road. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 and 6, and at 2 p.m. Oct. 7 in the Fine Arts Theatre at the college’s Ferguson Fine Arts Center. The play is about the Salem Witch Trials, and the dangers of gossip and demonizing others. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens, and $6 for students, with a $2 transaction fee for every ticket purchased. Go to highland.edu or call 815-599-3718 for reservations. OCT. 7 Army Depot history program in Savanna SAVANNA – A program on the history of the Savanna Army Depot will be at 2 p.m. at the Savanna Museum and Cultural Center, 406 Main St. Presenters Cindy Irwin and Jo Carey, both retir-
ees from the depot, will give an overview of the depot through its closure in 2000, and the state of the clean-up process and transferring the property to the Jo-Carroll Local Redevelopment Authority and the U.S. Fish and WIldlife Service. Photos of the depot’s history will be displayed. The cost is $8. Milledgeville Methodists to cook up supper MILLEDGEVILLE – Milledgeville United Methodist Church members will have their annual hamette supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the church, 321 N. Holcomb Ave. The meal will be in the fellowship hall on the lower level. The menu includes hamettes, baked or scalloped potatoes, cole slaw, green beans, rolls, assorted desserts, and a beverage. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for children up through age 12, and can be purchased from any church member or at the door. Carry-outs for the Milledgeville area are available by calling the church at 815-225-7511. Wheelchair lift access will be at the church’s north door, across from Ewers Garage Inc. The garage is at 18 E. Fourth St.
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Chadwick-Milledgeville FFA wins land use competition
Chadwick-Milledgeville High School FFA took home first place Sept. 13 in the FFA Section 2 Land Use Career Development Event in Paw Paw. The Land Judging CDE is designed to develop skills in determining soil characteristics, and land capability classes based on those characteristics. A total of 105 individuals representing 10 schools competed. Chadwick Milledgeville won with 1,137 points. Polo placed fifth with 900 points, while Morrison took eighth with 662, and Sterling placed 10th with 610. Chadwick-Milledgeville High individual winners included Nick Smith in first with 392, Rachel Scidmore at third with 376, Grace Jacobs in seventh with 362, and Mady Frederick in 10th with 353. Kyle Blum of Polo placed fourth with 370. LEFT: Chadwick-Milledgeville FFA members who placed in the top 20 at the competition are (front row, from left) Nick Smith, first place; Rachel Scidmore, third; Mady Frederick, 10th; and Grace Jakobs, seventh. Others in the top 20 are (back row, from left) Cody VanDyke, Regan Scidmore, Shelby Judd, and Nikki Ebersole. RIGHT: Chadwick-Milledgeville FFA members who competed Sept. 13 at the Section 2 Land Use event in Paw Paw are (kneeling, from left) Katelyn Brearton, Nikki Ebersole, Grace Jakobs, Alexis Janssen, and Lindsey Brown; (standing, first row) Damon Miller, Sydney Scidmore, Regan Scidmore, Nick Smith, Charleese Frederick, Shelby Judd, and Dawson Hook; and (standing, second row) Brock Dykema, Mady Frederick, Natalie Wilkinson, Grant Schurman, Tommy Dyson, and Cody VanDyke. Not pictured are Rachel Scidmore and Kortney Queckboerner. Photos submitted by Wendy Erbsen.
IN COLLEGE Local students join Iowa class of 2021
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Teacher and staff at the University of Iowa recently welcomed several students to the class of 2021.
Local students joining the university are, by town:
• Fulton: Lauren Spencer and Taylor Van Zuiden. • Morrison: Allyssa
Renner. • Sabula, Iowa: Olivia Brinkmeier.
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Farm Bureau at a glance
By Chastity Welch Carroll County Manager
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n the month of October, our office will be closed for the days of Thursday, Oct. 12, and Tuesday, Oct. 17. If you need something, please call the office number, 815-244-3001, and it will transfer you to my cellphone so I can assist you. It is time to say goodbye to selling candles. Over the past 2 years, our sales have dropped off to the point that it doesn’t warrant us keeping an inventory. If you have a favorite scent, now is the time to stock up. We have on hand a good variety of holiday, fall, and summer scents in a variety of sizes. At this time, we will not be placing any further orders. A big thank you goes to those who purchased freezer meals for the Ag in the Classroom program. If you have a Facebook page, go follow Ogle-Carroll Ag in the Classroom and you can see some of the many things Melinda does in the classroom with students. She posts pictures nearly daily of the activities. Last week, I mentioned how farmers are going to be out on the roads very shortly, causing
us all to pay more attention on the roads. As I sit here and type my column and look out at the four-way, one would be amazed by the number of cars, trucks, and semis that do not stop and just fly through the intersection. I believe we have had only one accident that I have seen, which is quite amazing. Those who know they are going to fly through and honk really get to me, as they know they aren’t even going to attempt to slow down! Illinois Farm Families have been busy working on educating the public on where their food comes from. As fall has come and harvest as well, I would just like to clarify something for those who may be unsure. The corn our farmers are out harvesting in the field is not the sweet corn that you eat. They are currently harvesting field corn. Do you know the difference between field corn and sweet corn? Livestock and poultry farmers use field corn for animal feed. Its many uses also include ethanol production, manufactured goods and food ingredients in the form of corn cereal,
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FS: Butternut, acorn, and buttercup squash, 50 cents and up, bell peppers 25 cents each, 815-225-7510
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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corn oil and corn syrup. Sweet corn is consumed as a vegetable. Field corn tops the list of Illinois’ agricultural commodities. Illinois ranks second nationally for field corn production. (Iowa is No. 1.) Speaking of food, you never appreciate the ability to be able to eat anything you want, until you can’t. I know I have spoken before
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on how I eat a fairly healthy diet, and I am certainly a carnivore, and I also appreciate a good pizza and tacos. Recently I had my gallbladder taken out. I think not eating ground beef, any pizza or tacos or even a warm chocolate chip cookie for the next month is going to put me over the edge far more than the pain of the operation.
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Local emergency agencies receive upgrade funds Prairie Advocate staff
SPRINGFIELD – Local county emergency management agencies were among 32 statewide which recently received a total of $500,000 in grant funds to enhance their emergency operations centers. Funds were from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. Carroll County received $6,744, while Jo Daviess was awarded $24,900, and Stephenson County received $22,168.47. To be considered, an
emergency management agency had to be compliant with National Incident Management System requirements, and have a current and approved emergency operations plan and a functional emergency operations center. Items eligible for purchase with the grant funds included personal and laptop computers, projectors, printers, phones, radio base stations, portable projects, screens, white boards, and furniture for the center.
St. Mary Morrison Knights of Columbus Council 3916 recently made a donation to the Morrison Community School District special education program. With the check are (in no particular order) Susan Wilkins, Janelle Miller, and Katie Rodriguez, with the school, and Tim Schares with the Knights of Columbus. The funds were collected through the Knights’ Tootsie Roll drive. Photo submitted by Schares.
IN BRIEF Savanna mayor named to state policy group SAVANNA – Savanna Mayor Chris Lain recently was appointed to serve on the Illinois Trade Policy Task Force.
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WEST CARROLL SCHOOLS
Board passes budget that’s ‘best we’ve ever done’ Brumbaugh lauds Students off to plan with deficit see ‘Hamilton’ High school Principal of only $50,000 Jeff Utsinger reported BY MICHAEL MILLER For Prairie Advocate
The West Carroll school board on Sept. 20 approved a budget with a deficit of about $50,000, with the need for additional revenue discussed extensively and a presentation on a tax referendum from Superintendent Adam Brumbaugh. The deficit spending budget comes at a cost – with cuts, reductions and cost shifts that were approved in March. Aiding the district’s numbers this year was the passage of Senate Bill 1947, which was was signed into law by Gov. Bruce Rauner, with an initial projection that allocates an additional $109,536 in General State Aid for West Carroll. Another boost for West Carroll was the reduction of the TRS penalty rate for Title One and Title Two grants, which went down from 44 percent to 10 percent. “Historically, it is the best ... that we’ve ever done,” Brumbaugh said. Last year, the district had a $1.3 million deficit budget.
that instructor Samantha Barra (choir/drama/ music appreciation and theory) applied to the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and won an opportunity to send more than 100 students for $10 each to see the play “Hamilton” in Chicago. The students will be able to meet the cast and have lunch at the neighboring Palmer House. They will need to create a 3- to 5-day curriculum involving any of the concepts explored by the play. The trip will be on Jan. 17, 2018.
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Brumbaugh also gave a presentation on the benefits of a tax referendum to help shore up the district’s Educational Fund (commonly referred to as the “Ed” fund). He noted the basic ways of doing this involved either finding additional sources of revenue, cutting expenses, or a combination of these tactics. Addressing the cuts made in March, Brumbaugh said, “how much farther can we go? BUDGET continued on A154
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SPOTLIGHT ON AGRICULTURE
A growing passion for 21st-century farming BY CHRIS JOHNSON Sauk Valley Media
DEER GROVE – Passion, hard work, and humor: Those three traits motivated a fourth-generation farmer to leave the college classroom and return to the Deer Grove family farm. As a college-educated man, Jacob Perino, 24, could have been satisfied with his job in the ethanol industry. Instead, he uses that income to support his family’s County Line Cattle. “Farming is not work, it is what I love,” Perino said. “Once you do farming, you do not want to leave.” Perino is a young man in a business where farmers never really retire. The wealth of experience these farmers have is important, however, as younger generations need to ask questions to ensure this knowledge is passed on. “Stop by a farm, ask questions, and ask if you can help out,” was Perino’s advice to teenagers interested in agriculture. “You may be told no, but you may get stories and advice about farming. “I know that we need more
young farmers to step up and continue the tradition to keep our country growing.” Another option is to stop by and visit with the producers at local farmers markets. Many communities hold markets 1 or 2 days a week. These producers may be part of a larger farm operation, but they might be a niche farm. One thing they have in common is the stories they have to share. Perino said these niche farms are a glimpse into how farming was done in the past. “People want to support their local farmers and people want to know where their food is coming from.” County Line Cattle’s beef is delivered to customers in Chicago and surrounding states. “People want to know the story behind their food, and as farmers, we need to share the stories,” Perino said. That breakfast you had this morning? Bacon and eggs, toast and coffee? It was all because of farmers. “A farmer was up at 5 a.m. every day, even on holidays, milking the cows so you can have butter,” Perino said. “If it were not for people like us, we would be naked
and hungry,” Perino said with a laugh. Unfortunately, some stories are hard to overcome. Perino said it takes one bad apple to give a black eye to the farming community on social media and in news broadcasts. Perino encourages farmers to combat any negative press by “opening up the farm to see the livestock and see how we treat our animals like family.” Perino practices this advice at the family farm by inviting customers to the farm. Perino said he would like to see farmers sharing their knowledge to encourage children to be interested in agriculture – be it in the field or in support industries – because “we need younger people interested in farming.” “We need more people in college learning agriculture,” he said. Farms today are getting bigger as technology assists in creating higher yields. Classroom education will not only help farmers understand the technology they use, but might also aid the development the next wave of equipment.
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• “No thanks. Drinking is not my thing.” • “No thanks. I need all the brain cells I’ve got.” • “No thanks. I’ve only got one brain. Why would I want to trash it?” • “No thanks. Drinking before your brain is developed can dumb yourself down.”
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“Our staff took a pay freeze this year, on good faith that we could find some solutions here.” Brumbaugh noted that money from one fund cannot be used for another, unless allowed by school code. This fund is the district’s largest, and is used for many expenditures such as educational materials, staff development, child care programming, special education, the lunch program, administration and salaries and benefits related to the instructional program. Brumbaugh’s presentation revealed that in comparison to other districts in the Northwest region, West Carroll is eighth out of 36 in student enrollment, teachers employed, and levy rate, but ranks 22nd among those 36 districts in educational fund levy rate and 34th in starting salary for teachers.
“How are we being competitive recruiting young teachers to come to replace those that are retiring?” Brumbaugh asked. He noted the district has already made many cuts and cost shifts, as well as seen early retirements. These items, plus updating the risk management plan, should save the district about $750,000.00 this year, Brumbaugh said. Both certified and noncertified collective bargaining agreements will expire June 20, 2018, which will necessitate renegotiation and available funds to cover this, he added. Brumbaugh noted the grants procured, which allowed the district to purchase new science books to align to new standards, to boost PARCC scores and help get students ready for college, as well as a new math curriculum for grades 5-11, aligned to Illinois learning standards. New MAP assessments and PSAT exams for students in grades 8 through 11 are also
measures to help students become college ready, as well as English and social studies programs that have been revamped to keep pace with standards and changing times. Brumbaugh presented numbers to illustrate the effect that a tax referendum would have on an owner of a $100,000 property. In such a case, a 25-cent rate increase in the educational fund would mean an additional $83.33 in property taxes for the district, and would generate $292,500.00 in additional revenue. At the far end of his hypothetical spectrum, a 75-cent rate increase would cost such a property owner an additional $250 in property taxes, and would generate $877,500.00 in additional revenue for the district. The superintendent said tthe figures he presented had to reflect the approved budget. He also noted that new collective bargaining agreements would be mean significant costs to the
district. Last September, the district refinanced half of its outstanding bonds. With current projections, next year, the levy rate for the Bond and Interest Fund would go down 12 cents. If this happens and other items were brought down, the proposed rate increase would be less than originally imagined. “The goal would be to not have this type of burden on the taxpayer for very long, but the benefits would be enormous, ...” Brumbaugh said. “A tax increase in a rural district is a hard sell,” board member Fred Tipton said. Brumbaugh suggested passing a resolution at the Oct. 18 board meeting to place a tax referendum to help the Ed fund on the March 20 ballot. He also suggested disseminating information to the public and answering any questions they might have relative to the issue to gain support for the measure.
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THOMSON – Bidding is open until Oct. 20 for a special trapping program at two units of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. The programs allow exclusive furbearer trapping rights under restrictive conditions during the duck hunting season. Areas affected are the Spring Lake Unit south of Savanna, and the Pleasant Creek Unit south of Bellevue. Interested trappers can submit sealed bids at the refuge headquarters, 7071 Riverview Road. A minimum bid of $200 is required. Bids will be opened Oct. 23, and successful high bidders will be notified that day. Full payment must be received before trapping will be allowed, in accordance with state trapping dates, Trappers can bid on one or both units, but separate bids must be submitted. Access to the units will be restricted to 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to reduce disturbance to waterfowl. Three helpers can accompany the trapper. Vehicle access will be allowed on designated levees. No refuge trap tags will be needed, and an unlimited number of traps are allowed. A minimum of 100 trap-nights per week is required. Exclusive trapping rights will end, and all traps must be removed, on the last date of the regular state hunting season – Dec. 3 in Iowa and Dec. 19 in Illinois.
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Checking out the survivor tree in NYC Tom Robbe of Savanna captured this picture of his wife, Letha, and other Carroll County Travelers at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City. This Callery pear tree was badly burnt in the 9/11 attack but survived and was taken to a nursery and later replanted at the Memorial in December 2010. It blossoms each spring as a living symbol of resilience.  Madison trip for veterans Carroll County Transit will be providing transportation on the first Wednesday and third Friday of every month to veterans who have appointments at the Madison VA Medical Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Please call Carroll County Transit at 815-244-0011 to set up your ride. Wednesday, Oct. 4, and Friday, Oct. 20, are our scheduled days for October.
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October NICAA Golden Meals
Travels With Bev Circa ‘21 Blue Christmas: A Rock ‘N’ Roll Extravaganza Dec. 7 A heartwarming show taken from Elvis’s three Christmas albums, plus a healthy dose of top hits from throughout his career. Robert Shaw will take the role of The King himself, along with the Lonely Street Band. Sign up early for the front-row area. Cost is $65 per person. Caribbean Cruise Jan. 19-28, 2018 Postponed due to storm damage Orlando and Cocoa Beach Jan. 20-28, 2018 Enjoy 4 consecutive nights in the Orlando Area, 8 breakfasts and 6 dinners. Visit Cocoa Beach Pier, Exploration Tower, Holy Land Experience, Gatorland, Bok Tower Gardens (a National Historic Landmark), Florida’s Natural Grove House, and Davidson of Dundee Citrus Candy Factory. We will stop en route at Opry Mills and the Tennessee State Museum, both in Nashville, and the Florida Museum of Natural History in
LET’S EAT OUT. FOR CARRY OUT CALL SAVANNA 815-273-4875 Entrees 2 – Sloppy Joes 3 – Ham & Scalloped Potatoes 4 – Salisbury Steak 5 – Ham & Bean Casserole 6 – Polish Kielbasa 9 – Sites Closed for Columbus Day 10 – Baked Cod In Lemon Butter 11 – Spaghetti 12 – Roast Beef 13 – Chili & Cornbread 16 – Goulash 17 – Chicken Pot Pie 18 – Pepper Steak 19 – Meatloaf 20 – Hot Dogs 23 – County Meatballs 24 – Pork Chops
Gainesville. Cost is $725 per person for double occupancy. Washington, D.C. April 12-18, 2018 Includes memorials, Capitol Hill, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial, Mount Vernon and the new Museum of the Bible. Cost is $675 with double occupancy. Veterans will get $100 discount. Yellowstone and Glacier Adventure Aug. 14-24, 2018 Travel by Amtrak from Galesburg. First and last night on train. Hotel for 8 nights, including 3 nights in Yellowstone National Park and 2 nights at Glacier Park Lodge. Visit Salt Lake City, Jackson, Wyoming, and Grand Teton National Park. Double occupancy is $2,845 each. A discount of $25 is available for signing up by Sept. 30, 2017.
25 – Brats/Sour Kraut 26 – Glazed Ham 27 – Beef Stew 30 – Sloppy Joes 31 – Ham & Scalloped Potatoes 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 815-2328896. Sign-up is quick and easy and meals can start within a day or two.
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Information on all trips is available at www.ccsso.net or by calling 815-2441800 for more information. Please check the Trip Policy on the website or pick up a copy at the front desk of the Senior Center.
Contributions The CCSSO would like to thank the following who have made contributions to the Senior Center during the month of September: DONATIONS Marge Knillberger Jack & Diana Marken Jim Themas Jean Geuntner Ron & Phyllis Zink
Walter & LaVonne Nelson MEMORIALS – iN MEMORY OF HUB BRANTNER Chris & Kristen Thornton Nancy Brantner & Family Cindy Minniham & Family A complete listing of donors is in the annual report. Copies are available at the Senior Center office.
Army Sergeant First Class Curtis Pilgrim, combat infantry veteran of the Korean War, was the winner of the gift card drawing at the Veterans Coffee in September.
CCSSO Board of Directors Board of Directors Russ Gies, Thomson, Chairman Butch Hasz, Lanark, Vice Chairman Bev Atherton, Savanna, Treasurer Sunny Folkers-Sarber, Chadwick 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 Sandra Aude Director Deb Connor
Agency meeting The next Agency Meeting will be at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, at the Carroll County Senior Center. Presenters will be Laura Smith from Sinnissippi Center and Ed Bochniak, executive director of Carroll County Housing Authority.
Office Manager Karen Holm NIAAA Advisory Board Bob Roiland
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.
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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.
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Senior Services Would you like to get a discount on your license plates? If you qualify, you can apply for the Benefits Access Program, formerly Circuit Breaker, and receive a discount on your license plate sticker. Income guidelines per year are: for one – $27,610; and for two – $36,635. The age requirement is 65 or disabled. Also if you have applied before please check with us to see if it is that time of the year to reapply for your license plate discount. Call us at 815-244-1800 to make an appointment for help with your application. If you applied in 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.
S.H.I.P. counselors Deb Connor, Karen Holm and Sandra Aude are all SHIP Counselors and Certified Information and Referral Specialists for Aging. Deb and Karen are available for information and/or assistance to clients and their caregivers on Medicare, Medicaid, prescriptions (i.e. Medicare Part D, Social Security Extra Help and patient assistance programs). Deb and Karen can also assist with license plate discount (Benefits Access Program), free amplified phone program (ITAC), LIHEAP (heating assistance, Oct. 2015 to May 2016), Property Tax Assessment Freeze, etc. They would be more than happy to help you. Stop at the office, 306 N. Main Street, Mount Carroll, or call 815244-1800 for assistance or to set up an appointment. Remember we are now open 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Transportation Carroll County Transportation now has three buses and six vans, all wheelchair accessible. CCT provides transportation for
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citizens of Carroll County, for meals, medical appointments, shopping, and errands throughout Carroll County, and will make trips to Freeport, Sterling, and Clinton, Iowa. If you need a ride, call 815-2440011 at least a couple of days in advance to schedule your trip. The service is supported by your donations to help offset the unfunded expenses, which continue to increase daily We provide this service to assist those who no longer drive or would rather have someone else do the driving. We can accommodate a few more riders. Call Alicia, Kathy or Chelsey at 815-244-0011. Miscellaneous We have brochures about social services, Social Security, Medicare, tourism, Rules of the Road books, 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.
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CCSSO October Calendar of Events Tuesday, Oct. 3 Bingo – 12:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 Quilters – 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6 VA Coffee Club – 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10 Triad meeting – 9 a.m. Nesteggers meeting – 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 Quilters – 9:30-11:30 a.m. CCT Advisory Meeting – 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 Lanark and Milledgeville paper pickup – 8-10 a.m.
Paper and aluminum can pick-up schedule for October Lanark: Saturday, Oct. 14 (subject to availability of volunteers) 8 to 10 a.m. Bank parking lot Milledgeville: Saturday, Oct. 14 (subject to availability of volunteers) 8 to 10 a.m. South side of grocery store Chadwick: Saturday, Oct. 21 (subject to availability of volunteers) 8 to 10 a.m. City Hall
Hi, I’m Mary Maszk. I am the new Carroll County Transit administrative manager. I live in Mount Carroll and have my entire life. I graduated from Mount Carroll High School with the Class of 1980. I have been married to Brian Maszk for 31 years, and we have one son, Joe, who is 27, and a granddaughter, Peyton, who will be 5 at the end of October. We welcome Mary to our team.
Chelsey Sisler is our new dispatcher at Carroll County Transit. Chelsey was born and raised in Mount Carroll and attended West Carroll Schools. Stop by and say “Hi” next time you are by the Senior Center. We welcome Chelsey to our team.
Veterans Coffee Time Oct. 6 The “First Friday of Each Month,” Veterans Coffee Time will meet at 9 a.m., on Friday, Oct. 6, at the Senior Center in Mount Carroll. Army Sergeant First Class Curtis Pilgrim, combat infantry veteran of the Korean War, will present a talk on “How God Helped Me To Survive The Korean War.” Veterans from all branches of the military, and all time of services, as well as all other interested person, are invited to attend this program.
Shannon: Saturday, Oct. 28 (subject to availability of volunteers) 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. South side of City Park Lake Carroll: The Conference Center Shed has been torn down; the shed has been replaced with a plastic box in the same area. Please place papers in this container from now on. Mount Carroll: Weekdays
each month and have $27,250 or less in assets should qualify for Extra Help. Do not count your home, vehicles, personal possessions, life insurance, burial plots, irrevocable burial contracts or back payments from Social Security or SSI as assets. If you have Medicaid, a Medicare
savings program, or you receive Supplemental Security Income, you should get Extra Help automatically. If you do not get Extra Help automatically, or think you may qualify, please stop by and see Karen or Deb at the Senior Center, and we can apply for Extra Help on line.
8 a.m. Senior Center Thomson: Papers no longer will be picked up in Thomson. NOTES: No paper pickup if it is raining. Phone books are welcome. Recyclers cut off the binding and are able to use the paper. Corrugated cardboard is also accepted and taken to Rolling Hills for their use. Please, no magazines, advertising slicks, glass or plastic bottles, and steel cans. STATISTICS: 2017/2018 Fiscal Year July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2018 Paper sold: 125.4 tons Monthly total: $1,191.50 Paper sold YTD: 125.4 tons Total YTD: $1,191.30 5 cent cans sold: $0 Cans sold in August and September: $144.90 Lbs. of cans sold: 314 lbs. Lbs. sold year to date: 429 lbs. Cans sold year to date: $185.15
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Do you qualify for extra help with your prescription drug costs? Extra Help is the federal assistance program that helps individuals with limited finances pay for their Medicare prescription drug costs. In 2016, individuals who receive $1,485 or less each month and have $13,640 or less in assets should qualify for Extra Help. In 2016, couples who receive $2,003 or less
Monday, Oct. 16 Medicare Open Enrollment begins Tuesday, Oct. 17 Board meeting – 9:15 a.m. Bingo – 12:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 Quilters – 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20 Flu shots – 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 21 Chadwick Paper Pickup – 8-10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 Quilters – 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 Shannon Paper Pick-Up – 8:30-10:30 a.m.
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Annual report available The Annual Report for Carroll County Senior Services Org, Inc. is complete, so if you would like a copy, please stop by and pick one up.
Carroll County Transit drivers needed Carroll County Transit is looking for some dependable drivers. If you are interested, please stop by for an application.
Triad meeting The Triad Meeting will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the Carroll County Senior Center, 306 N. Main St., Mount Carroll, 815-244-1800.
Nonagenarians and Centenarians Birthdays for October 04 – Maude Lundy, Lanark, 97 04 – Berry Williams, Mount Carroll, 94 05 – Bruce Groharing, Thomson, 104 06 – Helen Weber, Mount Carroll, 94 09 – Georgiana Handel, Savanna, 94 12 – Wayne Wiegert, Savanna, 92 23 – Donald Weidman, Mount Carroll, 94 24 – Rose Peterson, Mount Carroll, 95 20 – Virginia Livingston, Lanark, 90 Happy birthday to all of you from all of us here at the Senior Center.
Scams More scams are going around. The IRS one is always happening. Remember the IRS will never call you! The other one going around is ... you are sent a check and it is made out to you and looks very legitimate. It will either be from some type of “Lottery” or any
other company telling you to contact no one about this and to call your claims agent listed on the letter for directions. No matter how legitimate the check looks this is a scam and throw away everything!! If you are unsure of something, please do not hesitate to give us a call.
New Medicare cards coming in 2018 No worries! The cards will automatically come to you in the mail, and there is nothing you need to do.This initiative has been put in place to remove all Social Security numbers from your cards for your identity protection. There will be no gender and no signature line on new cards, and the cards will arrive in an HHS envelope. Please be aware that this will be an opportunity for scamming. No one will be calling you for your information. If you receive a call about your new Medicare card, IT IS A SCAM!!! Hang up immediately. New cards will start being mailed in April 2018, and all will be replace by April 2019, so watch your mail, and then shred your old Medicare card as soon as you get your new one.
LIHEAP program underway The LIHEAP program starts Oct. 2. The Senior Center will be doing applications for Tri-County again this year. We will do applications from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will be doing applications only for people 60 and older and for disabled people. At this time, we do not have the income guidelines. We will let you know as soon as we obtain them. You will need to bring in the following documents
1. Social Security Cards for everyone in your household 2. Photo I.D. (Example – driver’s license or state I.D.) for everyone. 3. Proof of current monthly income. (Example – SSA award letter, checking account statement or pay stubs from wages.) 4. Most recent gas and electric bills. (The full bill) Please call us at 815244-1800 to set up an appointment.
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! Vintage 405 Lanark UMC has launched a new group within the Lanark community. This will be called “Vintage 405” and will reach out to those in our community who are lonely and need social interaction. We will offer games, coffee and refreshments, as well as space for conversation. It is air
conditioned and heated for comfort. This space will be open and available on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 9 to 11 a.m. The dates and time may change if we see that more time or dates should be added. If you need transportation, please call Carroll County Transit at 815-2440011 for a ride. Are You Turning 65? Do you need help understanding Medicare A, B, C and D? Then come and see us at the Senior Center. We will help make this time easier for you. Turning 65 can be very confusing with all the information you receive in the mail about which Medicare D Plan to take or which supplemental to get. If you 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.
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. Bingo Bingo will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, and Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the Senior Center. Bingo is held at the Senior Center on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. They play with nickels and dimes, so make sure and bring some of your extra change as sometimes there are “big” winners. On the first Tuesday, JoEllen McCaskey from Pinnacle Place does the calling, and on the third Tuesday, Anna Gray from Good Sam does the calling. Mark your
calendar, and join us. No charge. Coffee, pop and treats are provided. In case of bad weather, please listen to WCCI Radio for closing information. Come and Play Pool Get some friends together, and come and play pool. If you need the practice, or just want a nice, friendly game, come to the Senior Center and enjoy yourself. Quilters The quilters are here every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. They welcome anyone who wants to join them. All above activities take place at the Senior Center in downtown Mount Carroll, 306 N. Main St., unless otherwise stated. Call the Senior Center at 815-244-1800 if you have questions.
What’s happening at CCSSO We were informed by TriCounty that LIHEAP will start Oct. 2. We will accept walk-ins the first 2 weeks after Oct. 13. Please call for an appointment. Please see the article, so you know what to bring with you. Friday, Oct. 6, will be Veterans Coffee Time. Curtis Pilgrim will be doing a special program. Please stop by and enjoy this time. Medicare Open Enrollment will start Oct. 15 and go until Dec, 7. That is the time
you can come in and check out your drug plan to make sure all your medications will still be on your plan’s formulary, and to see if there is a better plan to meet your needs. We take appointments during this time because we fill up so fast. So, if you would like to call to schedule your appointment for Open Enrollment, please call one of our S.H.I.P. Counselors, Karen Holm, Deb Connor or Sandra Aude at 815-244-
Will your prescription coverage change next year? You won’t know unless you review your Part D Plan during Open Enrollment, Oct. 16 through Dec. 7. All Medicare plans can change their premiums, deductibles and even the tier of the medicine, making your once affordable meds not affordable. Waiting until next year to find out will be too late. Call our S.H.I.P. specialists, Deb, Karen or Sandra, to get more information or to set up an appointment at 815-244-1800.
1800. Curtis Pilgrim was the September winner of the gift certificate for the Veterans Coffee. We are proud to announce we have a new CCT Administrative Manager, Mary Maszk, and a new Dispatcher, Chelsey Sisler. We are so happy to have them as part of our team. There are new scams going around, so please check out the article for “Scams”. As always, if you’re not sure
about something, give us a call at the Senior Center. FHN will have its Flu Shot Clinics here on Oct. 21, Nov. 10, and Dec. 8, 2017, from 9 a.m. to noon. Please bring your Medicare Card with you. If you do not have Medicare B, there will be a charge for the shot. Thank you to everyone who has sent back their surveys. We enjoy the feedback. Enjoy the fall weather, Deb
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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CELEBRATE RECOVERY! A program based on the Bible. Weekly Meeting Every Friday from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at York Community Church, Thomson, IL. Contact: Robert Heath @ 815-2593550. GUN SHOW: Sept 29, 30 & Oct 1. Racine County Fairgrounds, 19805 Durand Ave, Union Grove, WI. Fri. 38pm, Sat. 9am5pm, Sun. 9am3pm. $6 (14 & Under FREE) Buy/Sell/Trade, 608-752-6677 www.bobandroc co.com
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CEMETERY LOTS
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6-plot Cemetery Site, Grove Hill, Morrison IL. Lot 5, Block 5. $3000/obo 309.236.4778
Cemetery Lots located in Fairmount, Polo. $850 each 810-599-3534
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MOBILE HOMES
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HOME IMPROVEMENT 408 Upper 2BR, garbage water incl. no pets, $450/mo. + sec. dep. 630-947-3445
HOMES FOR RENT
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MORRISON 2BR 2BA home, full bsmt, attached 2 car garage. Base Street, Morrison IL. Avail. Oct. 1, 2017. You pay own utilities. Application and lease required. Call Kevin 815441-1833.
Central Boiler ECertified OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE get the most heat with less wood. 815-6849977
EDUCATION
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AIRLINE CAREERS FOR NEW YEAR - BECOME AN AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECH. FAA APPROVED TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. CALL AIM 800-481-8312
EMPLOYMENT
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Fall Harvest is approaching & we need friendly, dependable Part Time Semi-Drivers who want to earn a great wage. Perfect for retired drivers who need to get out of the house - Come haul for us! More than 85% of this company's driving jobs are loaded and delivered locally, which means you are home for supper. Please call 815-772-2514 Leave your contact information on the machine. EOE.
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Grain and livestock operation looking for equipment and semi operators. Previous experience is preferred Class A CDL is required for semi. Pay commensurate with experience. Call or text 815-499-4038
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Whiteside County Health Department/ Whiteside County Community Health Clinic has a full-time opening for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a LPN. Excellent pay and benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for expanding experience and knowledge. Federal loan repayment available for LCSW. Please send a resume to Theresa Friel Draper at 1300 W. 2nd Street, Rock Falls, Il 61071 by October 6. 2017. E.O.E.
AUCTIONS
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FARM TOY / LIVESTOCK COLLECTIBLE AUCTION September 30th 10 AM 302 First Street, Coal Valley, IL Farmall, IH, Harvester, Tin Barns, MM, Ertl, Massey-Harris, MORE! www.auctionzip.com ID#17775
Real Estate / Personal Property September 30th 9am 1204 3rd St., Lacon, IL 3BR, 1/2BA Home, Furniture, Antiques, Toys, Jewelry, Currency, Collectibles, MORE! 309-6969019 www.auc tionzip.com ID#28362
Good Samaritan Society – Mt. Carroll is seeking compassionate full & part-time NURSES to answer the call to serve our residents. Skilled care & supervisory experience preferred, but will train the right mission-minded individuals. Our 5-star, no-lift facility offers a variety of insurances, retirement plan, immediate Paid Time Off accrual & holiday pay and much more! Interested? Apply online at www.good-sam.com/careers All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or other protected status.
Real Estate / Personal Property October 21st 9am 1307 3rd St., Lacon, IL 1BR, 1BA, finished basement, Vehicle, Furniture, Antiques, Tools, MORE! 309-6969019 www.auc tionzip.com ID#28362
TREE AUCTION/ COIN AUCTION SEPTEMBER 30th 10am Jim Clingan Auction Center, St. Joseph, IL 1000 Trees & Shrubs 456 Lots of Coins, Vehicles www.jim clingan.com
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 765
STERLING GARAGE SALES 624
*HUGE NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE!* FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY 8-3 Turn right off Woodlawn Road. FOLLOW THE BALLOONS. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 Emmett Kelly clown collectionall signed, includes curio cabinet for display. $1,000 815-625-8191
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AREA GARAGE SALES 624
APPLIANCES
710
Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003
CLOTHING
730
RIP -N- TEAR: Sewing RepairsBlue Jeans, Work Clothes & Zippers Replaced. In Thomson area 815-541-3178
FURNITURE
755
B Flat Wood Vintage Clarinet, exc. cond., case, intermediate - advance student quality, $800 815-626-6480 Baldwin Viva Electric Organ FREE You Haul Away! 815-732-6751 Vintage Black 1978 Slingerland. 9 piece Jupiter drum set w/ hardware & cases. $900 OBO 815-564-8645
LAWN MOWERS
LTX 1046 Cub Cadet 46” mower w/ 2 bagger. Low hrs. Like new. $1,600. OBO 815-631-6678 LTX 1046 Cub Cadet 46” mower w/ 2 bagger. Low hrs. Like new. $1,500. OBO 815-631-6678 LTX 1046 Cub Cadet 46” mower w/ 2 bagger. Low hrs. Like new. $1200 less new price. 815-631-6678 LTX 1046 Cub Cadet 46” mower w/ 2 baggers. Low hrs. Like new. $1200 less than new price. 815-631-6678
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Power Lift Chair Good Cond., blue $200/OBO 815-558-7001
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D & G TREE SERVICE : Free Estimates. Insured. Call 815-213-1015 or 815-213-1014
WANT TO BUY 795
MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE
NEWSPAPERS, aluminum cans for Senior Services recycling project. Will pick up in Lanark & Milledgeville on the 2nd Sat. of month; Chadwick on the 3rd Sat. In Lake Carroll, take to the Conference Ctr. Shed. In Mt. Carroll, take to the Sr. Center from 8AM -1PM, Mon. thru Friday. 244-1800
Heat your entire domestic home, water and more with the Classic Outdoor Wood Furnace. Dual fuel models ready Northavailable. west Plumbing, Heating & Pumps (815) 684-9977.
MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 16' tandem trailer. Like new! $1,650 815-631-6678
Owe the IRS? You May qualify for Relief today! Stop Bank Levies & Wage Garnishments. Mon-Thurs 8-8pm, Fri 8-6pm and Sat. 9-5pm CST Español Available, Free consultation. Call NOW 1-800-511-2181 (MCN)
FARM LAND FOR SALE 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4 cyl auto, A.C. 80K mi. $3,388 Lanark IL 815-529-6050 Anderson 83”x72” sliding glass door, exc. cond., $250 815-297-8401 Change the way you watch TV- Get rid of cable and get DIRECTV! You may also qualify to receive $100 VISA gift card when you sign up today Limited time Only. CALL NOW! 844359-1203 (MCN) DISH NETWORK. TV for Less, Not Less TV! FREE DVR. FREE Install (up to 6 rooms.) $49.99/mo. PLUS Hi-Speed Internet $14.95/mo (where available.). Call 1-855-434-0020 (MCN) Handicap Scooter w/ carrying rack & cover. Class 2 & 3 adapter. Used twice. $1000 815-445-6571
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Farm Land 80 Acres for sale S.W. Corner of W. Oregon Trail and S. Lowel Rd. $11,600 call Bill 815-9900970 or Joe at 815-990-1701
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2010 Case 690 5 shank chisel plow, exc. cond.$18,500 815-632-7710
CLASSIC CARS
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Classic '85 Buick Riviera V8 Coupe, Red w/ white vinyl top. 81K mi. exc cond. In & outside. Leather upholstery. One family ownership. All working acess. $3,400 Call Gary 815-499-1957
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1987 Honda Helix fully loaded. Exc cond. $989 OBO 815-625-9626 Leave Message
Join The Team! Sauk Valley Media, a respected and dominant media company located in Sterling, IL, has an opening in our Advertising Department. This position would be responsible for selling advertising in a variety of print and online products, including but not limited to newspapers, magazines, websites, and much more in an established territory in Whiteside and Carroll Counties. Sure, some sales experience is desired, but we look for a person with personality, drive and ambition more than just past sales experience. We are always willing to train a person who shows the desire to grow and learn from our other seasoned veterans in this business. And best of all, we are a fun bunch of people to work with, we work hard but we like to have fun along the way. If you are looking for a change of career or are new to the workforce and want to join an established but growing company, then we'd like to talk with you. Base pay along with a liberal commission program makes this an excellent opportunity to make money.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: Jennifer Heintzelman at jheintzelman@saukvalley.com -- OR -3200 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081 Shaw Media is a Drug Free Employer. Pre-employment background check and drug screen required. This posting may not include all duties of the position An Equal Opportunity Employer
1998 Dodge Durango 4 wheel dr. mechanically fine. Good work car. $1200 OBO 815-440-6233 1998 Dodge Durango 4 wheel dr. mechanically fine. 5.2 Liter V8, 3rd row seating, good work car. $1000 OBO 815-440-6233 2005 Pontiac Bonneville, 144k mi., VIN1G2HX52K95U 100533 $1500 630486-2358 Dixon 2006 Blazer 200,013 miles , new tires and battery, body good, needs transmission $500 815-441-4046 2007 Chevy Cobalt LT, Runs well, 175,000 mi., A/C, AM/FM/CD, sunroof, $1,250 OBO 973-4722 2008 Chevy Cobalt 4dr. Blue/ Grey. 79k mi. $5,700 815-213-3812
TRUCKS
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1998 Dodge Durango 4 wheel dr. mechanically fine. 5.2 LEDAR V8, 3rd row seating, good work car. $1000 OBO 815-440-6233
2002 Polaris 700 Twin Sportsman 4x4 on Demand. 226 mi. $3400. Call 815-734-4649. Leave message. I will call back.
MOTORCYCLES
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1992 Yamaha, Silent Thunder XV1100, 10,255 mi., 1 owner, as is, (been in storage) Asking $1500/obo. Call 815-535-3663 after 6 pm.
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In search of crop land for rent, if interested please call Eric 815-821-5380
FARM EQUIPMENT
4X4S
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2002 GMC Sierra ext. cab. Z71 4x4 High mi., runs exc. $4,500 OBO 815-901-2642
1995 Honda Goldwing. Runs good, good brakes, good tires. Triked out w/ Voyager 3 wheel kit. Lots of chrome. Asking $8,000 815-537-2749 1999 Yamaha, Black, V- Star. 3400 mi. $3,000 FIRM & extras. 815-778-3793 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900CC Special Edition motorcycle with 5149 mi. asking $4350 OBO Call Russ Berogan or Charlie Gonigam at 815-379-2151 Mon.–Fri. 7AM - 4PM 2009 V-Star 1300 Yamaha 4100 mi. full leather bags, windshield, back rest, luggage rack and custom passenger foot pegs. $5,200 OBO Mint Condition. 815-520-0224 TOP CASH PAID! FOR OLD MOTORCYCLES! 19001979. DEAD OR ALIVE! 920-3710494
BOATS/MOTORS
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2003 20' Pontoon, 60hp Merc, tandem trailer, exc. cond., kept inside, $8900 815-4990699 SEA-NYMPH 15' fishing machine new track electric anchor winch. 20HP Mercury outboard motor. Trail master trailer w/ spare wheel. Minn Kota Model 65 trolling motor. REDUCED $1500 815-535-6366
TRAILERS/RVS
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1990 Jayco PopUp Trailer 1206, sleeps 5-6, awning, indoor /outdoor table & stove $2500 312-350-2322 2007 16' enclosed trailer Tandem Axel great shape. Brand new tires! $3,400 815-622-4258
2012 Puma 253FBS 5th wheel trailer, slide out super size “U” dinette, rear sofa, sleeps 6. 27'8” long. Very clean. $12,000 OBO 815-440-0909
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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS Varsity football schedule
FRIDAY Amboy at Le-Win West Carroll at Dakota East Dubuque at Forreston EPC at Galena Stockton at AFC Orangeville at Freeport Aquin River Ridge at Polo Milledgeville at Warren Rochelle at Geneseo LaSalle-Peru at Ottawa Sterling at Yorkville Orion at Fulton Bureau Valley at Sterling Newman Morrison at Port Byron Riverdale Peru St. Bede at Rockridge Erie/Prophetstown at Princeton Kewanee at Sherrard Monmouth-Roseville at Spring Valley Hall Rockton Hononegah at Belvidere Belvidere North at Machesney Park Harlem Freeport at Rockford East Rockford Jefferson at Rockford Auburn Rockford Guilford at Rockford Boylan SATURDAY Pecatonica/Durand at Madison
Varsity football scores
SEPT. 22 Le-Win 34, EPC 6: EPC’s rivalry with Lena-Winslow is called the Route 73 Rumble, but on a night when the EPC Wildcatz looked to rumble things up in the NUIC Northwest division standing, Friday wasn’t that night. Instead, it belonged to the Panthers’ Rahveon Valentine. With 28 carries and 226 rushing yards, Valentine’s Panthers kept their unbeaten season intact by downing the Wildcatz 34-6 in Pearl City. Along the way, the 5-foot-9, 183-pound senior running back broke the
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The Panthers’ Rahveon Valentine runs through the hole opened up by his blockers, Ian Kuehl (55), Sean Ormiston (22), and Isaiah Bruce (88), during Friday night’s game in Pearl City. Valentine carried the pigskin 28 times for 226 yards and a first quarter TD as Le-Win rolled to the 34-6 victory over EPC. 3,000-yard threshold on the ground. The Panthers (5-0, 5-0 NUIC Northwest) ran their first four plays with Valentine weaving around the left end, and it would set the tone for the game. He had 114 yards on 14 carries by halftime, and scored the game’s first touchdown on a 46-yard pinball run with with 3:22 to go in the opening quarter. “That’s a great achievement, and a great milestone to come across,” Valentine said, “but I just got to keep getting better after this. I couldn’t do this without my offensive line the past 4 years. We just got to keep working.” EPC’s rushing game came up empty during the first quarter – when the Wildcatz punted four times – and they elected to pass the ball more often. Braden Smargiassi found senior wide receiver Lucas Peterson for big gains just before the junior quarterback connected with twin brother Brock for a
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10-yard TD strike. “We didn’t have anything,” Braden Smargiassi said. “They kind of just dominated us all the way through the game.” Most of the Wildcatz’s 63 yards on 29 carries came with the Panthers well ahead in the fourth quarter. Sean Ormiston added a pair of TDs for the Panthers, and Christman tacked on another. Alternating between nose tackle and inside linebacker, Ty Kuehl excelled in both positions for the Panthers on defense, getting his hand on three large tackles for loss. “We were doing really good up front,” Kuehl said. “We were keeping an eye on their guys, trying to get through holes and make bubbles.” Milledgeville 30, Orangeville 28: Like a villain in a horror movie, Orangeville just kept coming at Milledgeville Friday night, no matter how many “death
29-yard line. Prior to that, the Broncos (3-2) posted back-to-back touchdowns within 3 minutes of each other, both on deep passes by quarterback Austin Guy. Those scores cut the Milledgeville lead to 22-20, and in the middle of that chaos, Missiles lineman Blayne Kappes was ejected for a personal foul penalty that perhaps came in retaliation for a perceived late hit to the knees of Missiles’ QB Jack Munz on the previous possession. With Milledgeville’s oncecomfortable situation suddenly crumbling, running back Nate Rahn gave his team a bit of a cushion by busting through for a 53-yard touchdown to stretch the lead back to 30-20 with just over 4 minutes left. But, again, the Mike Meyers-like Broncos kept coming. Guy used his feet this time, breaking free for a 20-yard gain that set up a 6-yard TD run with 2:24 remaining. Orangeville forced a Missiles’ three-and-out to get the ball back near midfield with a minute left, but their its drive stalled without a single completed pass. “(Guy) is a dual threat,” Wroble said. “We knew it was going to be a challenge to contain him. He is one of the best players we’ve played against this year.” West Carroll 46, Galena 0: Kody Plattenberger and Jacob Dunk hooked up for three touchdown passes as the Thunder clobbered the Pirates in Savanna. Dunk’s TD passes were from 17, 11 and 5 yards, and he had six catches for 91 yards. Plattenberger completed 12 of 17 passes for 167 yards. He also tossed a 6-yard TD pass to Kaleb Hartman, and scored on runs of 13 and 1 yard. Hartman had 16 carries for 96 yards. Devon Murray had 10 tackles, while Hartman and Dean Helms added seven apiece to pace the West Carroll (4-1) defense.
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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS Continued . . . Fulton 38, Morrison 30: Max Lemke dropped back for the second varsity pass of his career with two things on his mind. He knew that Tyler Bruggenwirth was tall and that he has impressive ups. All Lemke had to do was get the ball down the field. Lemke’s heave did just that, Bruggenwirth jumped above a Morrison defender for the catch, and then backed into the end zone. A 2-point conversion run and then an interception on a Morrison last-second Hail Mary attempt sealed the Steamers’ 38-30 victory in the annual Wooden Shoe Bowl at Bud Cole Field. “I knew that Tyler can dunk and that he can jump, like, 10-feet,” said Lemke, a junior who was thrust into action after Fulton starter Bryce Grant was ejected late in the third quarter. “All I wanted to do was throw it up there for him. I saw him catch it, and it was the greatest feeling ever.” “I was just focused on bringing it in,” Bruggenwirth said. “The ball was super slippery, so I wanted to get it in. After that, I just wanted to make sure that I scored.” Bruggenwirth did score with 15.1 seconds left, thwarting a pesky Morrison team that was coming off a 54-point loss to Newman last week. “The difference this week was all about the first drive,” Morrison quarterback Reilly Dolan said. “Last week, we had two bad snaps in the first drive, and we never recovered from that. Tonight, we didn’t do that. We drove the ball and our confidence kept building.” The score was tied at 22 at half. Morrison opened the second half with a 11-play, 63-yard drive that was capped by a oneyard plunge by Aaron Deter to put the Mustangs up 30-22. After Morrison (3-2, 0-2 Three Rivers Rock) forced a turnover on downs, Dolan threw the first of two interceptions, this one by Lemke, who was playing defensive back and returned it to the Fulton 10. Two plays later, Grant connected with Nathan McLuckie for a TD to tie the score at 30. It was the second TD connection for the two, as McLuckie caught a TD with 8.9 second left in the first half to tie the score at 22. That touchdown was setup by a 57-yard reception by Andrew Knudsen. Deter led Morrison with 104 rushing yards and two touchdowns. The Mustangs outgained Fulton (4-1, 2-1) 344 yards to 293. Forreston 50, Freeport Aquin 19 Polo 41, Warren 8 Sterling 45, Geneseo 8 Stockton 34, River Ridge 0 Amboy 33, East Dubuque 7 Dakota 45, Pecatonica/Durand 6 AFC 60, River Valley 0 Byron 49, Rock Falls 13 Dixon 44, Woodstock 13 Winnebago 58, Oregon 30 Bureau Valley 22, Riverdale 14 Kewanee 39, Erie/Prophetstown 19 Freeport 41, Rockford Jefferson 30 SEPT. 23 Sterling Newman 22, Rockridge 21
Varsity volleyball schedule
THURSDAY Eastland at Warren Orangeville at Milledgeville Fulton at Morrison River Ridge at Stockton
Galena at Pearl City Freeport Aquin at AFC Durand at Forreston Pecatonica/Durand at Polo Kewanee at Sterling Newman Sterling at Sycamore Scales Mound at West Carroll SATURDAY Morrison, Sterling Newman, Fulton, Sterling at Sterling tourney MONDAY Eastland at Scales Mound Milledgeville at Pecatonica West Carroll at River Ridge Pearl City at East Dubuque Amboy at Freeport Aquin Polo at Orangeville Freeport at Rockford Boylan TUESDAY River Ridge at Eastland Galena at West Carroll Riverdale at Morrison Warren at Pearl City Forreston at Dakota Sterling Newman at Prophetstown Yorkville at Sterling
Carroll called time out. Dambman followed with an ace, and Krogman followed with her third kill to put the set out of reach. Krogman broke a 3-3 tie in the second set with a roll tip from center, and, after a Thunder hitting error, Dambman followed with her second ace. The competitive starts led to trouble for the Thunder in both sets, which seems to be the case most of the year for them. “Usually we start out strong, and we just can’t finish,” Thunder coach Nia Diercks said. “We have a young team, but I just think that if we keep building and playing together, we can find the right six that work. That’s what we’re going to work on.” Krogman led the Cougars with six kills. “I think on paper, we don’t look as good as we are in person,” Krogman said. “We’re definitely the underdog this season. We were the underdog last year, and we’re the underdog this year, having lost even more pieces. Varsity volleyball A lot of people don’t believe in us, and that’s something in the back of results our minds that we work for.” The SEPT. 18 Cougars hope their new look pays Eastland 2, West Carroll 0 dividends come postseason. “We’re (25-13, 25-15): Something wasn’t getting used to it right now,” quite working with the Eastland volleyball team last week, so Kelsey Eastland libero Gabby Snyder said. “We’re working out the kinks and Pierce decided to go back to the basics. The first-year Cougars coach everything, but I think it will be better for us in the long run.” restructured her team’s rotation AFC 2, Milledgeville 0 (25-20, Saturday during the Mt. Pulaski 25-23): A third set looked all but Fall Festival. Getting by with a 2-3 imminent Monday night between showing down south, the Cougars Milledgeville and AFC, with the brought their new-look back home Missiles up by five in the second set Monday to defeat West Carroll after the Raiders won the first set. 25-13, 25-15 at Ludwig Gym. With The tide turned in a hurry, as senior Katie Krogman anchoring the AFC used a 10-3 run to finish middle of the front row, and junior off Milledgeville in straight sets setter Erica Dambman behind the 25-20, 25-23. “For whatever service line, the Cougars (8-11-2, reason right now, we’re quick to 2-2 NUIC West) showed how their get complacent,” Milledgeville new combination worked well against the winless Thunder. In both coach Kurt Folk said. “We think we can cruise instead of pushing sets, the Cougars broke away from through.” The Raiders (10-4, 2-2 tight play early with a couple of Krogman slams through the middle, NUIC East) went on a 5-1 run, forcing a timeout by the Missiles and Dambman following with a after Camdyn Penick served up momentum-pushing ace. “We got an ace. Kourtney Queckboerner a new rotation recently, and I just gave Milledgeville some breathing think we’re meshing and working room with back-to-back aces, together more as a unit,” Krogman but a hitting error and an ace by said. “It’s working better. We have better passes, better serves; we’re just AFC’s Sammy Smith cut the a better volleyball team now than we Raiders’ deficit to one again at 23-22. Back-to-back stuff blocks were a couple of weeks ago. by Emily Shrimplin gave AFC its “It’s worked really well, and it’s first lead of the set at 24-23, and a got some future.” Pierce has seen Milledgeville attack went into the her team go though more up-andnet to seal the Raider win. “Being down motions than necessary a close game, I knew we had to so far, and hopes her team can become more fluid in their play by attack and be big at the net and being better each time they contact help our back row out,” Shrimplin said. “I came at it aggressively.” A the ball. The Cougars went on a pair of kills by Alyvia Woodward 10-point run to run away with the and an emphatic spike by Rebecca first set against the Thunder, and Waite, coupled with two Raider pieced together smaller runs to hitting errors gave Milledgeville build the lead in the second set. “I like to tell the girls that everything an early 9-6 lead in the second set. After AFC tied the set with three we do is ever-changing,” Pierce straight points, the Missiles (5-8, said. “Nothing’s ever set in stone. We started the season with a unique 1-3) responded with three straight of their own. The two conference rotation, and as it turned out, we foes battled back and forth early just went back to the basics, and in the match, but the Raiders took it’s been working out really well. the set thanks to their serving. “We got through it this weekend, Shrimplin had four straight aces and went through the growing pains of switching it up, and I think to give AFC a 15-13 lead in the first set, and Jaynee Prestegaard’s it’s really starting to get smooth.” Eastland broke a 4-4 tie in the first three consecutive aces extended the lead to 20-14. Penick’s ace made set after getting a break after a it 23-18 AFC, and Smith fittingly slam from Thunder junior Maddie capped the first-set victory with Meek landed just centimeters out an ace. In all, the Raiders finished of bounds. Krogman scored kills with 12 aces in the match, as the right after two Thunder hitting Missiles struggled to pick up on errors for a 9-4 lead before West
their serve receive. “We work on it a lot in practice, serving between chairs and people,” Shrimplin said. “The main thing is just staying calm.” “We’ve talked that against good teams, you can’t give them the ball and run their offense,” AFC coach Jan Cupp said. “So we worked on serving between people. I’m a big advocate of sidelines and corners.” Shrimplin played through a wrist injury she suffered Saturday at the Mercer County Tournament. The 4-year varsity setter didn’t show any pain, finishing with 10 assists, four blocks, four aces, two digs, and two tip kills that changed momentum. “Coach [Cupp] always helps me see the block, and my teammates yell ‘3, 3, 3!,’ That’s when I know it’s open,” Shrimplin said of the tip kills. “Having good hitters, they’re set up for it. Then you sneak one of those in and they never see it coming.” Prestegaard had seven kills, five digs and also served up four aces for the Raiders. Smith was balanced with three kills, three digs and a pair of aces, Penick finished with three digs and a pair of aces, and Callie Shrimplin had a team-high six digs. Holly Smith dished out 10 assists and had five digs, two blocks and two kills for the Missiles. Rebecca Waite finished with nine digs, seven kills and six assists, while Sabreena Hartman collected five digs and had the Missiles’ only ace of the match. Dakota 2, Freeport Aquin 1 (1925, 25-22, 25-20) Warren 2, East Dubuque 0 (2515, 25-20) SEPT. 18 Milledgeville 2, Polo 0 (25-17, 25-16): Rebecca Waite had 10 kills and seven assists in the Missiles’ NUIC East home win over the Marcos. Holly Smith added seven assists, and Lauren Strauss served up a pair of aces. Rilley Peterson had five kills and five digs for the Marcos. Cassie Bushman had seven digs, and Lexi Cox had eight assists. Orion 2, Morrison 0 (25-15, 25-11): Emily Szabo had three kills and a block in the Fillies’ TRAC West loss at Orion. Madison Steines had six digs and an ace, and Mackenzie Petkus had three assists for Morrison. Sterling 2, Rochelle 0 (25-21, 25-7) AFC 2, Forreston 0 (25-23, 25-20) Fulton 2, Erie 0 (25-12, 25-20) River Ridge 2, Pearl City 1 (2522, 16-25, 25-15) Le-Win 2, Stockton 0 (25-12, 25-19) Machesney Park Harlem 2, Freeport 1 (25-21, 27-29, 25-21) Durand 2, Orangeville 0 (25-19, 25-8) Galena 2, Scales Mound 0 (2511, 25-15) Stillman Valley 2, Winnebago 0 (26-24, 25-16) Rockford Christian 2, Dixon 0 (30-28, 25-22) Oregon 2, Mendota 1 (21-25, 25-11, 25-12) Rockford Lutheran 2, Byron 1 (23-25, 25-11, 25-14)
SEPT. 21 Le-Win 2, Pearl City 0 (2511, 25-17): The Lady Panthers controlled the court and took the two set victory at home to improve their record to 14-4. Jaden Julius had seven kills and teammate Della Crain added five for Le-Win. Sterling 2, Ottawa 0 (25-7, 25-17) Riverdale 2, Fulton 1 (20-25, 25-9, 25-16) Eastland 2, East Dubuque 1 (25-23, 24-26, 25-21) Galena 2, River Ridge 0 (26-24, 25-14) Dakota 2, Amboy 1 (19-25, 25-20, 25-10) Scales Mound 2, Warren 0 (2519, 25-17) Oregon 2, Rock Falls 1 (25-17, 18-25, 25-18) Dixon 2, Geneseo 1 (18-25, 25-18, 26-24)
Boys golf scores
SEPT. 18 at Baker Park, Kewanee Bureau Valley: 163 Morrison: 167 Kewanee: 184 Medalist: Spencer Marquez, Bureau Valley: 36 Morrison scores: Noah VanZuiden: 40, Adam Lindstrom: 41, Corbin Wilkens: 43, Ryan Damhoff: 43, Jacob Brown: 56 SEPT. 19 at Lacoma, East Dubuque East Dubuque: 177 West Carroll: 203 Medalist: Collin Williamson, East Dubuque: 42 West Carroll scores: Ethan Reiland: 45, Deacon Hill: 51, Ty Aljets: 53, Jacob McLuckie: 54, Brody Artman: 56 at Deer Valley, Deer Grove Sterling Newman: 163 Rock Falls: 168 Morrison: 213 Medalist: Jacob Rude, Sterling Newman: 35 Morrison scores: Adam Lindstrom: 48, Corbin Wilkins: 53, Jacob Brown: 56, Noah VanZuiden: 57 SEPT. 20 at Sunset, Mt. Morris River Ridge: 187 Forreston: 188 Eastland/Milledgeville: 190 Medalist: Bennett Reese, River Ridge: 42 E/MV scores: Kaden Henze: 46, Brady Balk: 47, Ethan Doty: 48, Dawson DeMichele: 49, Treyton Selman: 55, Riley Stover: 64 SEPT. 21 at Lake Carroll, Lanark Le-Win/Pearl City: 190 Eastland/ Milledgeville: 197 Medalist: Jaryd Breece, Le-Win/ Pearl City: 44 E/MV scores: Dawson DeMichele: 46, Kaden Henze: 47, Brock Coatney: 51, Ethan Doty: 53, Brady Balk: 54, Riley Stover: 54
Girls golf scores
SEPT. 21 at Lake Carroll, Lanark Eastland/Milledgeville: 214 Le-Win/Pearl City: 419 Medalist: Emma Norton, E/MV: 50 SEPT. 20 Other E/MV scores: Jenna Sterling Newman 2, Bureau French: 53, Chloe Anderson: 55, Valley 0 (25-22, 22-5) Prophetstown 2, Kewanee 0 (26- Ashley Janssen: 56, Naomi Mullen: 62 24, 25-21)
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