Ghouls, Goblins, and Witches too…we are having our 6th Annual CCHA Halloween Bash and inviting you. Something’s a brewing, and it will certainly be ghoulishly fun…..a wicked good time for everyone. We will be serving up “Spooktacular” refreshments and witches brew….wear your costume, there will be prizes too!

So fly on over to our Haunted Mest Manor for a creepy afternoon of food, fun, games, and a little fear….Halloween night is drawing near! Please R.S.V.P. to the CCHA office by Monday, October 24th.

DATE: Monday, October 31st   
TIME:   12:30 P.m. – 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION:   Haunted Mest Manor (Dining Room)

With flu season fast approaching, the Freeport Health Network will be offering flushots at our host site of Mest Manor (525 Third Street, Dining Room) as follows:

Date: Thursday, October 6th

Time:  1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Medical cards and photo IDs may be requested)

Cost: High Dose will be $57.00 for persons over 65 if not covered by Medicare Part B or Medicare Replacement Plan accepted by FHN. Persons under 65 will be give the Quadrivalent vaccine with an out of pocket cost of $40.00. No insurance plan claims can be processed other than Medicare Part B or Medicare Replacement Plan.

Influenza (“flu”) is a contagious disease that spreads around the U.S. every winter, usually   between the months of October and May. Flu is caused by the influenza virus, and can be spread by coughing, sneezing, and close contact. Symptoms come on suddenly and may last several days. They include: fever, chills, sore throat, muscle aches, fatigue, cough, headache, runny or stuffy nose. Flu vaccine is our best protection from flu and its complications.

The Carroll County Housing Authority will be sponsoring a float in the West Carroll Homecoming Parade on Thursday, October 6th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. from the ShopKo parking lot.

If you are interested in participating in the parade (handing out candy, CCHA flyers, or just walk in the parade behind the CCHA truck), please contact the CCHA office at 815-273-7081.

   GO THUNDER!!