<p>KANKAKEE — A Kankakee County man was sentenced to four years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse materia Wendnesday.</p>

<p>KANKAKEE — Time matters when healthcare professionals are dealing with serious health events.</p>

<p>The Kankakee Kultivators Garden Club members and guests enjoyed their annual Holiday Luncheon at the Kankakee Country Club on Dec. 12.</p>

<p>Need a last-minute gift for an office party, a beloved friend, neighbor, coworker or anyone else on your gift list, and for any occasion? Here are seven great ideas that won’t take much time and certainly won’t break the bank.</p>

<p>You read that right – it is time to purge.</p>

<p>The other day one of my co-workers was telling me how at the end of the evening she helps her seven-month-old put her toys away. Now we all know that a seven-month-old is likely not picking up her toys and taking them to the spot they need to be such as a toy box or shelf, but what her mom is doing is holding her, picking up the toys, and putting them away. I say it’s never too young to teach them to put away their things. That little girl is going to grow up learning to be responsible and care for her belongings.</p>

<p>The last few days have been rainy. The many, many leaves that have not been picked up now are matted to the wet grass. It will be more of a challenge to use the leaf blower now.</p>

<p>&lt;strong&gt;Dear Savvy Senior,&lt;/strong&gt; What’s the best way to go about writing a living will? I’m approaching age 73 and in poor health and would like to get this done without spending a lot of money. &lt;strong&gt;— Need Help&lt;/strong&gt;</p>

<p>This week will put October 2024 into history. It doesn’t seem possible we have only two months left of 2024.</p>

<p>&lt;strong&gt;Dear Savvy Senior,&lt;/strong&gt; Can you recommend some good pill boxes and medication-reminding devices? I recently started taking several new prescription medications along with some vitamins I normally take and need to get a pill box that helps me organize them. What can you tell me? &lt;strong&gt;— Almost 70&lt;/strong&gt;</p>

<p>Last week, daughter Verena hosted a Tupperware bridal shower here for daughter Lovina. We had a great turnout with more than 20 ladies. It was quite interesting, and we served everyone lunch after the party. Verena and I made the casseroles, but the rest was brought in by my sisters, nieces and daughters. That really helped, and I appreciated it very much.</p>

<p>If you’ve ever done a double take after seeing someone else’s kitchen, you’re not alone. Everyone has their own quirks and unique ways of handling their kitchen that may raise some eyebrows. Find out if you’ve ever debated these divisive opinions among home cooks, from the necessity of dishwashers and meal planning to the right storage methods for eggs and bread.</p>

<p>Connie Lemon, hobby gardener, presented the program, “Harvesting Your Garden,” at the October Kankakee Kultivators Garden Club monthly meeting on Oct. 10.</p>

<p>&lt;strong&gt;Dear Savvy Senior,&lt;/strong&gt; What’s the easiest way to compare Medicare Part D prescription drug plans? My Part D premium is increasing again in 2025, so I would like to use the fall open enrollment to find and sign up for a cheaper plan. &lt;strong&gt;— Shopping Around&lt;/strong&gt;</p>

<p>Cool weather, rainy days and early evenings are signs that fall is about to arrive. If you are looking for ways to bring some coziness to your home this autumn, try these quick tips to instantly add fall vibes with warming spices, fall produce and hearty recipes.</p>

<p>The other day I took my car through the car wash and afterwards parked at the vacuums so I could dry the spots that were still covered in water. As I pulled into the spot to vacuum, I could not help but notice a car a few spaces over because there was so much stuff piled on the outside of the car. The owner must have removed everything from the car to vacuum it, but I was amazed that all that stuff could fit in the car for starters. And was wondering how someone could accumulate that much in their car. It was not like it was bags of groceries, it was just a lot of random stuff.</p>

<p>&lt;strong&gt;Dear Savvy Senior,&lt;/strong&gt; What can you tell me about the SSI program, and what are the eligibility requirements for seniors? I’m trying to help my elderly aunt who is very low-income. &lt;strong&gt;— Searching Niece&lt;/strong&gt;</p>

<p>&lt;strong&gt;Dear Savvy Senior,&lt;/strong&gt; I recently turned 65 and would like to know if am supposed to get the pneumonia vaccine? If so, which type of vaccine do I need and is it covered by Medicare? &lt;strong&gt;— Relatively Healthy&lt;/strong&gt;</p>