Boone County Shopper November 3rd, 2022

MORDT David SHERIFF

As your sheriff Mordt will:

• Provide a safe community in which to live, work, and play.

• Bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community.

How Mordt will do the above:

• Sheriff’s App- An app that will alert your phone to major incidents like road closures, dangerous public events, and any other critical incidents. It will give real time news releases of significant police calls, scams, and criminal events, and offers easy access to child sex offender registry and other county related resources.

• Civilian Police Academy- Public would be invited to attend classes to learn the various functions of the sheriff’s department. Participants could participate in police related scenarios, ride with a deputy, and spend time touring the jail and dispatch center.

• Neighborhood Watch- Sheriff’s department personnel would attend neighborhood meetings to provide details of what’s happening and what enforcement has taken place in your neighborhood. You’d be given the opportunity to voice concerns regarding your neighborhood and work together to solve those problems.

• Increase patrols throughout the county, including all the towns and Candlewick Lake. Assist and provide support for Belvidere officers by patrolling in high crime areas and performing various traffic details.

• Scenario-based training for personnel- This would include firearms, close quarters (hand to hand) combat, non-lethal weapons, de-escalation tactics, and understanding cultural differences and mentally challenged individuals.

agencies as well as fire departments, ambulances, and the Emergency Management Agency.

• Utilize area resources- Work with groups

those who specialize in helping veterans and the

within the community.

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with these organizations would

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MEDAL OF HONOR MEDAL OF VALOR MEDAL OF VALOR

“given for going above and beyond the call of duty”

“given to law enforcement officers... who have displayed exceptional bravery or heroism while performing their duties as a law enforcement officer”

“highest award given within the Sheriff’s Department”

“highest award given to a K9 officer for bravery and heroism”

Received from: Boone County Sheriff’s Dept.

Received from: Illinois State Police Received from: Boone County Sheriff’s Dept.

Received from: North American Police Work Dog Association

Mayor Clint Morris

Dear Neighbor, I’m writing to you in support of Dave Vella for State Representative in the upcoming 2022 elections. Dave has been State Representative for the past two years, and he has done an incredible amount of work for Belvidere residents and businesses. Dave’s work ethic and service are second to none, and I believe he has earned a second term as State Representative.

Dave is investing in the future of our community. Dave was the Lead Sponsor for the Reimagining Electric Vehicles Act (REV). The REV Act has created a pathway for Stellantis to reinvest in the Belvidere Assembly Plant. By shifting Belvidere to electric vehicle production, Stellantis would create thousands of jobs that would employ local residents for decades to come.

Dave also secured over $700,000 in infrastructure funding for Belvidere. This money was used to give water and sewer access to the new General Mills facility that just broke ground on Irene Rd. This infrastructure access guaranteed that General Mills would invest in our community and create hundreds of jobs for our residents. Neither of these important milestones would have happened without Dave Vella’s hard work and commitment to our community.

Dave’s record of supporting our community on these important issues is why I am proud to support his reelection for a second term. Our community needs an advocate in Springfield that will keep our issues at the forefront of state government, and that advocate is Dave Vella. Please join me and support Dave Vella for State Representative.

Sincerely, Clint Morris Mayor City of Belvidere

Tuckley, Mason Buchanan, Brett Epperson, Reid

Belvidere North Blue Thunder Football, Thank you for an exciting season. We are proud of the players, coaches & all involved for their efforts & dedication. Grayslake Central 28 - Belvidere North 27

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Daniel Wenger, Zach Thompson. Next Row L-R: Caleb Davis, Erick Roman, Brody Dishon, Ben Bucher, Nick Winters, Wrigley Phillips, Keegan Morse, Ripley Wandtke, Aiden Montes, Charlie Lehnert. Next Row L-R: Coach Zaranec, Coach Laud, Coach Beck, Trent Dinsmore, Gabriel Lang, Drake Fielding, Paulo Serrano, Jake Ulbert, Coach Disler, Coach Smith, Coach Byers. Next Row L-R: Darius Fort, Tyler Schwartz, Chandler Wehrle, Ethyn Bartelli, Nico Bertolino, Joseph Brown, Sal Laudicina, Caleb Gallagly, Landen Lumsden, Justin Murphy. Next Row L-R: Max Gyllenswan, Cameron Howlett, Connor Brown, Tanner Dishon, Noah Schoensiegel, Drew Steffen. Not Pictured: Jacob Ramirez.

Scott Yunk currently serves as the Lieutenant of Operations at the Boone County Sheriff’s Department. He is a 34 year veteran of the Boone County Sheriff’s office. He began his career in 1988 as a young patrol officer and five years later he was promoted to Detective of Investigations and 1999 to Patrol Sergeant.

In 2006 Scott was once again promoted to the position of Sergeant of Investigations where he oversaw general cases and narcotics cases. He was also in charge of the school resource officers who worked with the school district to keep our children safe. Scott was also the point man for the Boone County Sheriff’s office coordinating with the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Auto Theft Task Force as well as other local, state and Federal law enforcement agencies.

Experience Matters: Community Matters:

Church: St. Stephen’s Catholic Church Previous Service Clubs/Community Service Current Service Clubs - Cosmopolitan Club

- Belvidere Rotary Club - Belvidere Hoops Club

- Belvidere Moose Club Board Member - Ducks Unlimited Club

- Moose Legion Service Club

- Boone County Soil and Water

- Kishwaukee Pheasants Forever Board Member

- Boone/Winnebago County Farm Bureau - Belvidere High School Boys

- LeRoy Community Grange (Basketball Coach 1993-1998)

- Boone County Fair Livestock - North Boone High School Boys Auction Committee Board Member (Basketball Coach 2011-2016)

- Boone County Turkey Federation - President for the North Boone Youth

- Belvidere YMCA Board of Directors Basketball League (2008-2014)

Former Sheriff Duane Wirth, Sheriff Dave Ernest, Scott Yunk, and Former Sheriff Chuck Rand

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Whose Missions Support Veterans, Active Military & Their Families

The support Americans have for their armed forces is evident in how much they donate each year to charities with military-related missions. According to Charity Navigator, Americans donate more than $2.5 billion annually to charities with missions dedicated to the military. Individuals who want to donate to a charitable organization with a military-related mission may not know where to start, & that can be daunting given the number of organizations that fit that criteria. Charity Navigator indicates there are more than 40,000 American charities with military-related missions, which underscores how difficult it can be to find one to support.

Thankfully, Charity Navigator, which has provided donors with free access to data, tools & resources to guide their philanthropic decision-making since 2001, has curated a list of highly rated organizations that provide a variety of services to military members & their families. The following is a brief rundown of that list that can serve as a solid foundation for prospective donors. The full list can be found at charitynavigator.org.

Wounded Troops

• Air Warrior Courage Foundation (airwarriorcourage.org)

• DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Charitable Service Trust (cst.dav.org)

• Fisher House Foundation (fisherhouse.org)

• Higher Ground (highergroundusa.org)

• Homes for Our Troops (hfotusa.org)

• K9s for Warriors (k9sforwarriors.org)

• Operation Second Chance (operationsecondchance.org)

• Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarriorproject.org)

• Yellow Ribbon Fund (yellowribbonfund.org)

Military Social Services

• AMVETS National Service Foundation (amvetsnsf.org)

• Hire Heroes USA (hireheroesusa.org)

• Honor Flight Network (honorflight.org)

• Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (iava.org)

• Operation Gratitude (operationgratitude.com)

• Operation Healing Forces (operationhealingforces.org)

• Soldiers’ Angels (soldiersangels.org)

• The Mission Continues (missioncontinues.org)

A Soldier’s Perspective

The Boone County Museum of History, 314 S. State Street, Belvidere will host the last lecture in their 2022 series. This lecture will be at 6 PM on Veterans Day, November 11, and will feature Veteran Chuck Larson telling “A Soldier’s Perspective of the Vietnam War.” Tickets are $5 for Museum Members and $10 for Non-Members.

Following the lecture there will be the grand opening of the new military exhibit! With exhibits from the Civil War to the modern wars, you do not want to miss this night. For more information call 815-544-8391 or Visit bcmuseumofhistory.org

Military Family Support

• Army Emergency Relief (armyemergencyrelief.org)

• Blue Star Families (bluestarfam.org)

• Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation (fallenpatriots.org)

• Folds of Honor (foldsofhonor.org)

• Operation Homefront (operationhomefront.org)

• Our Military Kinds (ourmilitarykids.org)

• Travis Manion Foundation (travismanion.org)

• VFW National Home for Children (vfwnationalhome.org)

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Movember® Shines A Light On Various Men’s Health Issues

Started in Melbourne, Australia, by two friends nearly 20 years ago, Movember® has become a global, mustachioed phenomenon that has since helped to fund more than 1,250 men’s health projects. Each November, men across the globe agree to grow a mustache in an effort to raise awareness about men’s health issues. Dubbed Movember®, this effort is the brainchild of two friends, Travis Garone & Luke Slattery, who were joking about how to bring mustaches back into fashion. They were inspired to tie their efforts into a campaign to raise awareness about men’s health by the mother of a friend who, at the time, was raising funds for breast cancer. Since its inception, Movember® has helped raise awareness about three particular issues, prostate cancer, testicular cancer & men’s suicide, that might otherwise have garnered considerably less attention. Taking time to understand these issues can help make Movember® an even greater success than it already is.

Prostate cancer - The World Cancer Research Fund Int. reports that prostate cancer is the second most commonly occurring cancer in men & the fourth most common cancer overall. In fact, more than 1.4 million men across the globe are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year. Education about prostate cancer can include an emphasis on the factors & behaviors that increase a man’s risk for the disease, which the WCRFI indicates include height (being tall increases a man’s risk) & weight (being overweight & obese also increases risk).

Testicular cancer - The American Cancer Society reports that the average age at the time of diagnosis of testicular cancer is about 33, which underscores the notion that no man is too young to learn about men’s health issues. Though testicular cancer is not as prevalent as prostate cancer, the American Society of Clinical Oncology notes that diagnoses of the disease have been on the rise for decades. The reasons for that are unknown, but lack of awareness of the disease & what can be done to detect it early could be contributors.

Men’s suicide - The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention reports that suicide is the 12th leading cause of death in the United States. The rate of suicide is highest among middle-aged white men, & in 2020 men died by suicide at a rate nearly four times higher than women. Globally suicide rates in men are just over twice as high as those for women. A greater awareness of suicide, including how much more prevalent it is among men than women, could help prevent more suicides. More information about suicide prevention is available at afsp.org.

What started as a playful way to restore mustaches to their once-lofty status has become a highly successful campaign that has helped to raise awareness about three significant men’s health issues. More information about Movember® can be found at us.movember.com.

Q&A Regarding Hospice & Palliative Care

Illnesses & aging forces families to make challenging decisions regarding the health & well-being of loved ones. Care facilities, home health aides & other services can improve quality of life for people who are no longer well enough - physically or cognitively - to care for themselves. Palliative & hospice care are part of these offerings.

What is palliative care? Palliative care is specialized medical services for individuals living with serious illnesses. It is not designed to cure or treat the condition itself, but it is a way to manage symptoms. It is typically used in conjunction with other forms of medicine that are attempting to treat or cure the disease.

What is hospice care? It is similar to palliative care in that it is geared to enhancing quality of life. Hospice care is for people in the last phases of incurable diseases & is intended to ensure they live as fully & comfortably as possible, according to the American Cancer Society. Unlike palliative care, which accompanies traditional medical care, those who accept hospice care typically cease any other care attempting to cure the illness.

Who can benefit from palliative or hospice care? The National Institute on Aging says anyone living with a serious illness, such as cancer, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, & heart failure, can appreciate the support palliative care provides. It is helpful at any stage of the illness, & is best started soon after diagnosis. Hospice care is for those who are in the final stages of their illnesses. Generally, hospice services are reserved for people who are expected to live another six months or less if their illness continues to run its course.

Are these services permanent? The good news about palliative care & hospice care is that wishes are completely driven by the patient & his or her family. If the patient is incapable of making medical directives, his or her medical proxy can make changes to care wishes. Research indicates that many times hospice care is started too late because people think it’s a form of “giving up.” However, anyone in hospice care can resume active care if they or their caregivers choose to do so.

What can palliative & hospice care resolve? The Mayo Clinic says that palliative & hospice care can improve symptoms such as pain, nausea or vomiting, anxiety, depression, constipation, difficulty breathing, fatigue, & trouble sleeping, among others. Hospice care also can include spiritual & bereavement care. Hospice teams typically follow up with members of the immediate family to offer them counseling or other services.

Who is in charge? Patients & their families decide what they want out of these care measures. Palliative care teams are separate from the patient’s medical care team that’s managing their treatment. Hospice care teams coordinate the majority of care for the patient & communicate with the patient’s medical care team.

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Consider These Gratifying Thanksgiving Facts

is a time to gather with family & friends & reflect on one’s blessings. In 2022, Thanksgiving takes place on November 24. In anticipation, here are some interesting facts about the Thanksgiving celebration.

1. American Thanksgiving is largely modeled on a 17th century harvest feast shared by the English settlers & the Wampanoag tribe.

2. The National Turkey Federation says around 45 million turkeys will be eaten on Thanksgiving, which equates to about 720 million pounds of turkey being consumed (with the average turkey size being 16 pounds).

3. The Butterball hotline answers roughly 100,000 calls every year on its turkey question hotline.

4. In 1953, the Swanson Co. overestimated the number of frozen turkeys it would sell for the holiday season by 26 tons. Rather than waste the meat, Swanson sliced it up, repackaged it & created the first frozen TV dinners.

5. Thanksgiving in America may be older than many recognize. While Thanksgiving is largely tied to the 17th century settlers, the National Parks Service says in 1565 Spanish settlers in St. Augustine (now Florida) celebrated by having a meal to which they invited the native Seloy tribe. The Spanish served pork stew, sea biscuits, red wine, & garbanzo beans. Some say the Seloy contributed turkey, venison & maize.

6. Thanksgiving didn’t become a civic holiday until Abraham Lincoln made it one after the Civil War tragedy. Thanksgiving was declared a national holiday on October 20, 1864.

7. The Pilgrims did not refer to themselves as “pilgrims.” They used the word “separatists” as they were separating themselves from a larger belief system.

8. Each year, the American president “pardons” a turkey from slaughter on Thanksgiving. This tradition dates back to when Abraham Lincoln’s son was upset that his family’s turkey was going to be killed for dinner.

9. According to the U.S. Calorie Control Council (CCC), an average American may consume 4,500 calories & 229 grams of fat on Thanksgiving Day.

10. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is an annual tradition. People line the parade route in New York City or tune in to watch the parade on television. It originated in 1924 & the famed balloons were added in 1927.

11. Apple pie is the pie of choice for Thanksgiving, even though pumpkin pie is prevalent this time of year. Thanksgiving is a popular holiday in the U.S. Many traditions have been borne of the holiday, & it is a favorite time of year for many people.

Boone County Residents Apply ForLIHEAP

During these difficult times, the Boone County Council on Aging would like to reach out to Boone County Residents. They are now accepting applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for all residents of Boone County who qualify. This program assists eligible low-income households with their heating & cooling energy costs, bill payment assistance, energy crisis assistance, weatherization & energy-related home repairs. The program is managed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Monthly income guidelines: 1 Person: $2,147 • 2 people: $2,903 • 3 people $3,660

You will need the following documents, no exceptions: Copies only of Social Security cards; Photo I.D.; current monthly income; most recent utility bills, 2 sided; written, signed statement giving the Boone County Council on Aging permission to file your application.

Please call one of the Information & Assistance Specialists at the Boone County Council on Aging or leave a message with the receptionist. Someone will call you back as soon as possible. Information & Assistance Specialists are Cecilia, 779-552-7240; Rachel, 779-552-7252; and Mark, 779-552-7258.

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Volunteer For The Social Call Program

Dear Friends,

Letter From: Kelly Hillan, Exec. Director of The Keen Age Center

During the pandemic, we made it a priority to continue telephone contact with as many older adults in the community as are interested. For us to continue to make these friendly, reassuring calls, we are enlisting the help of volunteers in a program called Social Call.

Thank you to the Boone County Community Foundation for funding to help offset the costs to coordinate this program. The Social Call Program is designed to provide fun, social phone calls that offer connections that continue to be as important as ever. To get involved in the program by volunteering to make calls or to receive reassuring calls, contact Kari at 779-552-7250.

-Kelly

CONNECT BE THE ONE MAKE THE CALL

We seek to alleviate chronic loneliness through fun, social phone calls.

We need you. Regular interactions are proven to foster a sense of wellbeing & improve physical health. You have the power to help.

A friendly phone call can make all the difference. We will teach you how to share your stories & experiences with participants & how to listen to someone tell you about theirs.

Please call Kari at 779-552-7250 for information on volunteering or receiving calls today!!!

VOTE NOV 8TH

Vote in person at your polling location on Election Day, November 8th. Polls are open from 6 AM - 7 PM. See boonecountyil.gov for a list of polling locations. You should have received a new voter registration card in the mail in April of 2022. Please read your card for info on where you vote. If you need a replacement card, contact the Boone County Clerk’s Office at 815-544-3103.

W h e n A N e w P e t D i e t M a y B e N e c e s s a r y

Pet diets are more elaborate than ever. Where once a few brands dominated the pet food market, now a trip to the pet store yields dozens of options. Pet parents may consider food options carefully when making initial decisions concerning what to feed their pets, even consulting their veterinarians about their options. But even after careful consideration, pet owners may ultimately need to change their furry friends’ diets. Here are some instances when a dietary overhaul may be necessary.

• Lethargy & weakness: A pet who is suddenly acting lethargic & weak may need a change of diet. Certain foods high in antioxidants can help boost immune system response & help pets fight illnesses or recover from surgeries, while others may cause nutritional deficiencies. Consult with a vet before making any changes.

• Life stage: Certain formulations of food are designed for stages of development. For example, puppy foods have a specific profile for feeding fast-growing pups, & also may be recommended for pregnant or nursing mothers. Adult & senior formulas have recipes for those stages of life (i.e., fewer calories or certain nutrients for joint health). When a pet crosses a life stage, a new food may be recommended.

• Illness diagnosis: Vets often recommend certain diets based on the presence of disease or illness. A cat that is diabetic may need a food that helps manage that disease. A dog with kidney disease or the presence of crystals in its urine may require a food that helps treat urinary issues.

• Weight control: Concern over a pet’s weight gain or weight loss could warrant a change to its diet. There are special foods designed to help animals maintain healthy weights.

• Allergies: Pets may experience allergic reactions to environmental triggers or ingredients in food. If a vet has ruled out other causes for itchy skin, loss of fur/feathers or other allergic symptoms, a new food may help.

• Loss of interest: Sometimes pets no longer enjoy eating the food they have been consuming for a while. Subtle changes in the formulation may be off-putting or boredom with a diet could set in. While owners shouldn’t change pets’ diets every time an animal turns up its nose at feeding time, a different flavor or food could add some welcome variety.

VOTER INFORMATION

THREE WAYS TO CAST YOUR VOTE!

EARLY VOTE: You can early vote in the County Clerk’s office beginning 40 days prior to any election. Early Voting began on September 29, 2022 for the General Election 2022.

VOTE BY MAIL: You can request a ballot to be mailed to you by completing the application for a ballot on our website. You can now choose to be on the PERMANENT Vote By Mail list.This means that you complete one application, check the box for the permanent list for all General or Consolidated Elections to automatically receive a ballot for those elections.You can also choose the box to include Primaries as well as the General/Consolidated Elections.If you choose this, you will need to state which party ballot you want to receive.* Voter will be responsible for any changes in address.You must notify the County Clerk’s office if you change your address for mailing the ballot. VBM Ballots began to be mailed out on September 29, 2022 for the 2022 General Election November 8, 2022.The last day to request a VBM ballot for this election will be November 3, 2022 by noon.

VOTE IN PERSON at your polling location ON Election Day! Polls are open from 6am to 7pm. You should have received a new voter registration card in the mail in April of 2022.Please read your card for info on where you vote. If you need a replacement card, contact the County Clerk’s office to receive a new card.

For further information on elections, voter registration & the available assistance to voters who are elderly or have disabilities, contact the Boone County Clerk’s Office at 1212 Logan Ave., Belvidere, IL 61008. Regular office hours are 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Mon.-Fri. & the phone number is 815-544-3103.

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