Phoenix Theatres Entertainment, a Knoxville, TN, based company that has taken over the Savoy 16 + IMax Cinema after it and other assets of Goodrich Quality Theaters were sold last July, announced their line up for its free summer movie series.
Each week starting on Tuesday, May 25, the theater will offer free admission to movies on a first come, first serve basis to the movies listed below on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurdays.
Doors open at 9 am with showtime starting at 10am. The free shows are open to all guests. For more information visit the Savoy 16 website or call (217) 530-4671.
May 25-27: Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse
June 1-3: The Angry Birds Movie 2
June 8-10: Smurfs: The Lost Village
June 15-17: A Dog’s Way Home
June 22-24: Goosebumps 2
June 29- July 1: Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
July 6-8: Trolls
July 13-15: Despicable Me 3
July 20-22: Sing
July 27-29: Abominable
The Savoy location at 232 W. Burwash Ave became one of the 144 screens at 14 locations in 11 states that Phoenix owns or manages.
Pence honored as All-Stater
St. Joseph-Ogden's Ty Pence was named to the 2020-21 Illinois Basketball Coaches Association's Class 2A All-State Team. The organization recognized Pence, SJO's leading scorer, along with 30 other players from Class 2A programs around the state with a selection to their 2021 First-Team. Twenty-nine additional players were earned special mention.
Players were selected by the IBCA representatives at the All-State Selection Meeting on April 9. Three other players from the Illini Prairie Conference were also named on this year's list. See the complete list below.
First Team
Evan WermertSenior, Teutopolis High School Kaleb Applebey
Senior, Mount Carmel Beau Stipp
Senior, Mount Carmel Sean Flood
Senior, Niles (Northridge Prep) Ty Pence
Sophomore, St. Joe Ogden (SJO) Jalen Quinn
Junior, Tuscola Josh Harris
Senior, Timothy Christian Ben Vander Wal
Junior, Timothy Christian Johnny Dieck
Senior, Chicago Christian Tanner Wilson
Senior, North Mac Dre Scott
Senior, Pinckneyville Landon Zurliene
Senior, Fairfield Eli Downen
Senior, Carterville Zach Derus
Senior, Rockford Lutheran Walt Hill
Sophomore, Rockford Lutheran Nate Henry
Junior, Rockridge Marcus Williams
Junior, Sterling Newman Holt Geltmaker
Senior, IVC Jaxon Cusac-McKay
Senior, Fieldcrest Trey Bazzell
Senior, Prairie Central JT Welch
Senior, Bloomington Central Catholic Isaac Turner
Junior, Nashville High School DJ Starr
Junior, Normal UHigh Justin Guernsey
Senior, Pleasant Plains Reece Johnson
Senior, Benton Joshua Caleb Slawinski
Senior, Corliss Freddie Cooper
Senior, Corliss Enari Thomas
Senior, Chicago Marshall Jerrell Edwards
Junior, Chicago Dunbar Darrius Perryman
Junior, Chicago Clark Jake Hamilton
Sophomore, Sacred Heart Griffin
Special Mention
Grant HyerSenior, Quincy Notre Dame Jacob Shoven
Senior, Clifton Central Elijah Tidwell
Senior, Bismarck-Henning Rossville Alvin Zach Tucker
Senior, Byron Noah McElravy
Senior, Fairfield Caden Bee
Junior, Salem Nikko Powe
Junior, Kewanee Andrew Ambrose
Senior, Pana Drake Vogel
Junior, Hillsboro Colin Brueggemann
Senior, Freeburg Jackson Holmes
Senior, Columbia Trevor Heffren
Junior, Eureka Mac Parmalee
Senior, IVC Asa Smith
Junior, El Paso-Gridley Jensen Whiteman
Senior, Rockridge Brady Moore
Junior, Breese Central Cade Privia
Senior, PORTA (Petersburg) Michael Godsey
Junior, Harrisburg Qati Dalipi
Senior, Westmont Dovantae Richardson
Junior, Dunbar Kevin Gentry
Senior, Chicago Austin Norvell Meadows
Senior, Orr Malik Williams
Senior, Chicago Farragut Duane Doss
Junior, Beecher John Blumeyer
Senior, Dee-Mack Daniel Tingley
Senior, Marshall High School Nicholas Warnecke
Senior, Breese Central Anthony Zepeda
Junior, Chicago Academy Sam Antonacci
Senior, Sacred Heart Griffin Andrew Stokes
Junior, Montini
5 solid tips for seniors to avoid financial scams
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(StatePoint Media) -- Social isolation among seniors is not only linked to numerous negative health consequences like depression and cardiovascular disease, but it’s also a primary contributing factor in financial exploitation and scams. Estimated to affect one in 10 older adults and cost billions annually, the threat of elder financial fraud is pervasive, and especially so right now.
With seniors more isolated than ever due to the pandemic and stimulus checks being sent to millions of Americans nationwide, experts suggest that seniors and their families be extra vigilant.
"Scammers look for key time periods where money and private financial information are in motion. Not only is IRS fraud one of the most common and successful types of scams that exists, as a general rule, additional money equates to additional fraud," says Ron Long, head of Aging Client Services at Wells Fargo.
"Scammers are banking on the fact that many seniors are apart from families and friends due to COVID-19. When someone is alone, physically or socially, they often miss out on the added benefit of a second pair of eyes and ears."
Compounding the risks associated with isolation is the number of seniors who feel their chances of falling victim to a financial scam is unlikely. According to a recent Wells Fargo study conducted by The Harris Poll, 69 percent of all seniors age 60 and above believe they’re not likely to be susceptible to a financial scam, despite nearly all seniors (97 percent) acknowledging that older people are very or somewhat susceptible to becoming a victim. When asked about their peers, the poll found that 47 percent of all seniors knew someone who had already fallen victim to a scam.
"The results indicate what most of us want -- the ability to age relatively unaffected from the realities associated with aging," says Dr. Marti DeLiema, a gerontologist and consultant for Wells Fargo's Aging Client Services. "The problem is that when someone doesn’t feel they’re at risk, they’re unlikely to take precaution."
To better protect seniors from elder financial fraud and abuse, consider these tips from Wells Fargo:
1. Don’t wait for a crisis. Seniors should speak with trustworthy family members about financial plans, as well as consult them when something doesn’t feel right.
2. Stay up-to-date. Seniors and families should draft and periodically update legal documents such as wills, healthcare directives and powers of attorney.
3. Automate. Seniors should consider signing up for direct deposit, automatic bill pay and large transaction alerts.
4. Prioritize security. Seniors should keep checks and credit cards locked away, and update passwords when information is compromised. They should also carefully review credit reports, account statements and bills for unusual activity or charges.
5. Be aware. Families can help seniors stay aware of the latest and most common scams, as well as help them identify potential red flags, including:
• Alleged emergency situations involving family members, often grandchildren, requiring immediate payment.
• Lottery winnings requiring upfront cash payment for taxes and other fees.
• Phone calls from alleged government agencies, such as Social Security, threatening arrest or penalties.
More information and tips on fraud prevention can be found at wellsfargo.com.
"Aging resiliently requires planning ahead and not shying away from difficult conversations," says Long. "We have to talk with our older loved ones about the risks, the warning signs and prevention -- and we have to keep talking."
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