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THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021
Bird watching opportunity May 15-16 McHenry County Conservation District, in partnership with Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Illinois Department of Natural Resources and McHenry County Audubon, invite you to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 15, and Sunday, May 16. Established by the United Nations in 2006, the mission of World Migratory Bird Day is to create awareness and highlight the need to conserve migratory birds and their habitats. Join the conservation district for free Migratory Bird Day activities on Saturday, May 15, from 8 a.m. to noon at Lost Valley Visitor Center at Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood. Enjoy the panoramic view of Glacial Park and learn all about birds at this special annual event.
Appropriate for conservation lovers of all ages, grab a Bird Passport to collect stamps at stations with activities and games. The more stamps, the more prizes, like the ever-popular Audubon plush bird that sings when squeezed! Door prizes include binoculars, photo prints, and more. Registration is not required for this event. Contact the Prairieview Education Center for more information by calling 847479-5779. On Sunday May 16, visit the Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge site in Genoa City, Wis., for a bird hike by Lakeland Audubon and activities from 8-10:30 a.m. Activity Stations and Bird Passports are again available at Volo Bog Sunday, May 16, 12-4 p.m. Collect more passport stamps as you participate in over a dozen games and activities.
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On May 15 and May 16, take an opportunity to watch for migratory birds, such as the pine warbler seen here, with the McHenry County Conservation District.
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The McHenry County Historical Society is looking for prospective baseball players for its Independants baseball team, following 1858 rules.
Play ball 1800s style
If you’ve ever wondered what it was like to play baseball in the Civil War era, now’s your chance. The McHenry County Historical Society invites prospective players on its vintage baseball team to practice with the “Club Nine” at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 5, in Prairie Grove. Formed in 2013, the McHenry County “Independants” (spelled that way in a newspaper article more than 150 years ago) follow 1858 rules. That means no gloves, lemon-peel baseballs (stitches meet at the top), no pitched balls from the “hurler” and called strikes only if “striker” swings and misses. A ball caught on the first bounce is considered an out and a ball is ruled fair or foul based solely on where it first touches the ground. All we ask is that you are fit enough to run the bases (even slowly, for you “ice wagons!”) and commit to two exhibition games each season – the first of which is at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 19, at Village Hall Park in Prairie Grove. The Independants are hosting the McLean County Prairie Chickens. Fans – called kranks, bugs or rooters – are encouraged to use the terminology of the time, telling the players to “lay that willow on that onion” and “hit the apple out of the orchard.” Those interested should contact historical society administrator Kurt Begalka at kurt@ mchenrycountyhistory.org or call the office 815-9232267.
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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Divided Belvidere council salvages $599,000 COSSAP grant award By Bob Balgemann REPORTER
A $599,000 grant received by the Boone County Health Department to address the opioid crisis locally was in jeopardy May 3, when the city council with two new aldermen voted on keeping the multi-faceted effort alive. The motion on the table was to hire an entry-level police officer to backfill the loss of a veteran officer, who was being transferred to the health department to work with staff in a number of health-related areas. Early in what proved to be a lengthy discussion that meandered about, Police Chief Shane Woody explained “some of the logistics” as requested by Alderman Dan Snow. “We would anticipate that this (veteran) officer would be assigned to work with program partners and would be responsible for going out into the community, working with our patrol officers, our county counterparts, and identify people who are potentially drug addicted, domestic violence victims, as well as those having issues with mental health, and try to provide them with resources that are appropriate for them to get the help that they need,” said the chief. Circuit Court Judge Robert Tobin explained the purpose of the effort. “Very few cases that I see in the criminal court system are unrelated to substance abuse, mental health or a combination,” he said. “Is it really that bad? It is. Things are hidden. And a lot of times we’re only seeing the tip of the iceberg. A grant like this hits the iceberg
below the surface. “The idea is to take care of the problem now, before they become criminal offenders. We owe it to the common community to help those in need. The goal here is not to wait until they commit a crime, until they abuse the kids. It’s sort of a new wave.” Under questioning from Alderman Tom Porter, Woody said in his experience as an investigator, when talking with suspects and offenders, “they’re committing car burglaries, residential burglaries, robberies, their involvement with gangs, was all drug related.” County problem? Alderman Marsha Freeman said there’s no doubt “we have a problem, but it’s a county problem, not a city problem. There’s a reason why the county pushed this off to the city. Because they don’t want the expense. So, a grant doesn’t mean free. A grant just means it’s subsidized.” It was her opinion that the health department hire a drug/ mental health-counselor professional at the health department, “so when these people are ready they can seek that help and it would be readily available to them. Maybe take some of that (grant) money and help pay for their rehab.” But Tobin said the grant was not written that way: “We don’t have that flexibility; it’s either an officer or no officer.” A concern was expressed about taxpayers picking up costs not covered by the grant, such as overtime. To that Woody replied, “This position (veteran officer) is supposed to be a day-
time position. There is no intention for that officer to be called out after hours for drug-related or mental health issues. The goal is for the officer to get that information the next business day, and then follow up with the program partners. The overtime can be controlled.” But he added, “If council said, ‘We’ll approve it with no overtime,’ OK, we’ll do it. We have that ability.” A reminder As discussion wandered off track, Attorney Drella observed, “It’s important to recall what we’re discussing this evening. We’ve not discussing the intergovernmental agreement (IGA), to assign a (veteran) police officer to the health department. This council already approved that agreement. That’s done. It’s been signed. The only question (remaining) is whether to hire a (new) police officer to backfill the (veteran) officer that was sent over to the health department to do that work. That is what’s before the council this evening.” “I think we’re kind of getting muddied up here,” Alderman Matt Fleury said. “The COSSAP (Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant and Substance Abuse Program) Grant has been approved. At this point we’re hiring another officer. This is really a great opportunity‒to have an additional police officer without city taxpayers having to pay more. That’s a win-win situation.” Referring to the overtime concern, he said, “We have approved a (city) budget with an amount of money for overtime.” Then he asked Woody, “In the past few years, have we ever gone over that
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amount?” “Not since I’ve been chief,” was the reply. “I know there’s a concern about that,” Fleury continued, “but we have had a task force of judges, attorneys and health department people all come together and say a police officer would be the best idea. It seems to me the best thing to do is hire the additional police officer.” Freeman asked if the veteran officer had been transferred to the health department. No, Woody answered, “I’m waiting for approval to hire another officer before I assign the veteran police officer to the health department program.” In jeopardy Freeman asked what would happen if council didn’t approve hiring the entry-level police officer that night. Woody answered first, saying, “If this doesn’t pass it would not be my intent to participate.” Then Jessica Perillo, the health department’s new grant-hired program manager,
said, “If this doesn’t pass we will have to do the grant all over again. That doesn’t mean the $600,000 is gone, but we would have to apply for it all over again and there’s a chance we could lose it. “If this doesn’t pass we no longer will be able to provide substance abuse services at the (county) jail. That is the other piece of this. There are two pieces: (1) the community law enforcement officer; and (2) providing a full-time addictions counselor at the Boone County Jail to provide group services, mental health assessments, substance abuse assessments, and post-relief plans. Both of those pieces were identified as gaps” in the community. At that point Alderman Ric Brereton offered a possible amendment to the motion on the floor. It would approve hiring the entry-level police officer contingent on the IGA being amended so that overtime costs for the veteran officer would be split by the city and county. That wound up being a motion, which was seconded, but
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Preparing for Summer The kids are counting down the days until school is out and “summer” begins. At our house, summer usually means mosquitoes. Mosquitoes like to lay their eggs in stagnant water. One way to help prevent mosquitoes is to clean up debris (e.g. used tires) or anything around the house that will catch and hold water. If you live in Winnebago County and have accumulated used passenger tires, check out the upcoming Tire Recycle Drive. (Looking for a way to recycle tractor tires, try reusing them as raised beds or sandboxes.) Tire Recycling Drive for Winnebago County residents The Environmental Health
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ultimately defeated, 6-4. Support for the amendment came from aldermen Clayton Stevens, Brereton, Wendy Frank and Freeman. Opposing the amendment were aldermen Porter, Dan Snow, Sheryl Prather, Fleury, Mike McGee and Natalie Mulhall. Later in the meeting Perillo said failure of the council to hire the entry-level police officer would “severely jeopardize” the COSSAP grant. “We’re running out of time,” she said. “It’s been tabled, it’s been discussed. The grant goes as far as to put aside funding for the officer’s office supplies so there are no indirect costs. I really believe the (overtime) concern will be taken care of.” That said, the motion on the floor to hire the entry-level police officer was approved, also by a 6-4 vote with the same split among aldermen as for the amendment. In casting their votes, newly seated aldermen Mulhall and Prather took the same position on the issue as their predecessors, aldermen Daniel Arevalo and Tom Ratcliffe.
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Join us as we travel to the Fireside Theatre in Fort Atkinson, Wis., on Thursday, Sept. 16, for a delicious lunch and a production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” “This telling of the biblical story of Joseph and his brothers is filled with great music, costumes, laughter, joy, and heart. Utilizing many different styles of music from pop/rock to country to musical comedy this sparkling show follows young Joseph as he faces adversity and triumphs through his dreams and his strong, unwavering faith.” The bus will leave from the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau building, 1925 S. Meridian Road, Rockford, at 8:30 a.m., and pick up at the Cherryvale Mall overflow parking lot at 8:45 a.m. The cost is $105 per member and $110 per non-member, which includes the cost of motor coach transportation, lunch, and the show. Our estimated return time is 6:30 p.m. at the Cherryvale Mall and 7 p.m. at the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau. Registrations are due by Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021. Seats are limited to the first 40 people.
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Last week’s article of “Some parting words from Mayor Mike” held a typographical error. Instead of “… we have added a million and a half dollars in industrial and commercial development…” it should read “…we have added a billion and a half dollars in industrial and commercial development…”
Thursday, May 13 2021
Appreciation shown to retiring firefighters By Anne Eickstadt EDITOR
At noon on Thursday, May 6, The Boone County Dispatch Center sent out a last call for retiring Belvidere Fire Department firefighters Captain Mark Zumbragel and Firefighter Chuck Rotolo. The Belvidere Fire Department held a retirement party for the two men and Chief Al Hyser read out some important statistics for each man. Rotolo took his Oath of Office on Feb. 19, 2001. He attended the Elgin Fire Academy. His first shift was May 1, 2001, with the B-shift crew of Jaeger, Harbison, Carlson, Moses, Wilcox and Burdick. His first call was to 1500 East Ave, “Home of the Bucs.” Rotolo was involved in many incidents where lives were saved, both medically and on rescue calls. He has served as the Belvidere Local 1569 Fire Union president for eight years. Rotolo’s last response to a call was April 27 with an emergency medical service call to Hemlock Street. “I’ll remember a lot of things about Chuck,” said Hyser. “One was an incident where a bat got into the station and we tried to chase it down. Even more than that I will remember his infectious laugh. “Firefighter Rotolo, thank you for your 20 years of service. Sherry and Taylor, thank
you for putting up with the firefighter life and your continued support.” Rotolo was then presented with a plaque acknowledging his years of service at the BFD. Zumbragel took his Oath of Service on Feb. 14, 1994. He attended the Rockford Fire Department Fire Academy. His first shift was June 1, 1994, with the B-shift crew of Toft, Schrader, Frisella and Wilcox. His first call was to the 1000 block of Caswell St. for a garage fire. “Zumbragel was involved in many incidents as well, most notably the Jackson Street apartment fire where he directed his men at the outset to suppress and rescue, which I believe saved countless lives in their first 10 minutes,” said the chief. Zumbragel was elevated through the ranks from firefighter to lieutenant, and ultimately to captain. Zumbragel’s last response to a call was Oct. 23, 2020, for a motor vehicle accident at Wycliffe and Rte. 20. “Captain Zumbragel, thank you for your 27 years of service. Sharon and Julie, thank you for your support of Mark through his fire service career,” Hyser said. Zumbragel was also presented with a plaque acknowledging his years of service at the BFD.
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Sister Cities annual Young Artists Competition 2021 (from left to right) Belvidere Sister Cities President Brad Peters, First Place winner Grace Ulferts, Second Place winner Caelin Pope, Third Place winner Taylor Koch, and Midland States Bank representative Leigh Addotta.
Sister Cities Youth Art Showcase 2021 By Anne Eickstadt EDITOR
The 31th annual Young Artists’ Showcase drew family members and art teachers to the Boone County Museum of History on Saturday, April 24, for the award ceremony. Brad Peters, president of the Belvidere branch of Sister Cities International opened the ceremony by welcoming everyone in attendance and explaining a bit about Sister Cities. Since 1988, the Sister Cities Association of Belvidere has been an active, engaged member of Sister Cities International. Over the past 20 years, scores of volunteers have worked to establish and nurture relationships with our two sister cities: Schwieberdingen, Germany, and Vaux-le-Penil, France. For two weeks each sumANNE EICKSTADT PHOTOS Rock Valley Publishing mer, four Boone County teen Retiring Firefighter Chuck Rotolo received a plaque agers experience life in one of from the BFD and the A-shift crew he works with. our sister cities through participation in our youth exchange program. In a reciprocal agreement, teenagers from our sister
cities are then welcomed into our community to experience life here. With their youth exchange program and Young Artists contest, Belvidere Sister Cities has been praised for having the Best Youth Program for Sister Cities in Illinois. This year’s contest theme was “United by Hope.” The young artists were asked to tell the judges what inspired them to create their work. Here is what they had to say: First Place winner, Grace Ulferts of Belvidere North High School said, “Over the past year, everyone has faced their own hardships, globally, nationally, and personally. I was inspired by seeing people come together on social media. When the pandemic hit, many people became overwhelmed with stress. I saw posts on social media encouraging others to keep fighting through this pandemic. “The mountain in this piece represents all of the struggles that have occurred over the past year around the world.
You may think that the mountain is un-climbable and you feel helpless, but there are others that are going through the same experiences. There is hope at the top of the mountain, some people just need help climbing to see it.” Caelan Pope, Second Place winner said, “I wanted to try something abstract and out there and this was the end result of my work. With the apple obviously representing Earth, and its unfortunate decay. The woman on the far left being a personification of Sister Cities and other organizations wanting to aid our planet and people, and the Scratchy figures being our own population mending the planet after all has happened. “Other things, such as the impact of COVID-19 also show up in the form of a mask with a print of people holding hands, united. After everything, it would make sense to hold our heads up and correct things, putting our best foot forward.” Taylor Koch, Third Place
winner, said, “I was inspired to create this artwork because of the theme, United by Hope, and what the theme means to me. Many people struggle in life and we are all struggling more than ever right now. I feel that if we all have a little bit of hope for us, for the world, we can get through it. As long as we all share just a little bit of hope. “I chose angels for this project because I feel that they bring a sense of peace. They represent light, love, laughter, friendship, and hope itself. They all hold hands and join in a circle around the world to watch over it and protect it. They are united as one and the golden strings that hold them together and wrap around the world are the message they are sending to everyone and everything, that there is hope.” Leigh Addotta of Midland States Bank was present to award the three winners. Third place earned $100, Second place received $150 and the First place winner was awarded $250.
Scammers and shoddy companies ‘move-in’ as May is the top moving month
Mark Zumbragel received a plaque commemorating his years of service with the BFD and his current A-shift crew.
Obituary JUANITA ANN HOLMAN Juanita Ann Holman, 89, of Poplar Grove, died May 7, 2021. Born Aug. 3, 1931, in Chicago to Harold Vern Black and Josephine Selina (Smith) Black. Married A. David Holman on May 2, 1953. Juanita was a retired teacher working primarily in Special Education. She was a very giving and patient person and enjoyed helping her students. Her hobbies were reading and listening to classical music. Surviving are her son, Robert David Holman of Blaine, Minn.; daughter, Maryann Humphry of Car-
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lyle, Ill.; sisters, Marilynn Lux of Williams Bay, Wis., Joanne Creek of Piper City, Ill.; grandchildren, David Holman of Mound, Minn., Joshua Jeremy Humphry of Carlyle, Ill., and Benjamin Thomas Humphry of Dayton, Ind. Predeceased by parents; husband, Dave; brothers, Kenneth and Robert Bringelson; and son-in-law, Kent Humphry. Graveside service will be held at the Scottish Argyle Cemetery in Caledonia, Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 1 p.m. To share a memory or condolence please visit www. honquestfh.com.
For many consumers, May is the prime moving month. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a short-haul local move or coast to coast; the moving of your personal possessions can be a nerve-wracking experience. Added to that stress is the unfortunate possibility of being involved with a less than a reputable mover. Bad movers are well known to move in on your money and possessions during peak moving season. An in-depth investigative study by Better Business Bureau (BBB) in 2020 found that scams are widespread in the moving industry. BBB receives an average of 13,000 complaints and negative reviews about movers each year, with many complaints describing how experiences with dishonest moving companies have turned into financial and emotional nightmares. Dennis Horton, director of the Rockford Regional Office of the Better Business Bureau, says, “The good news is there are plenty of high-quality reputable movers and checking reviews and ratings at BBB.
org is a great place to start. The bad news is for consumers not doing their research, they can end up in the hands of bad movers who can price gouge, tack on additional charges to the move, hold items hostage, or be outright scammers.” BBB findings show consumers can find themselves involved in some all-too-common scams: • You are provided with an estimate, only to have the mover add on extras once they have your belongings in their possession. Their estimate is not valid, and they can tack on as many additional costs as they’d like. If you want your furniture back, you have to give in and pay the additional cost. • The mover gives you an estimate for the cost of your move and then changes the arranged deal at the last minute. They will sell you on a low price, but in the end, the cost of your move ends up being double or triple what you agreed to. • A disreputable mover will add on additional charges
based on unfounded reasons, such as giving you an estimate based on weight, but after your valuables are on their truck, they charge you extra, claiming the cubic feet have exceeded the weight estimate. Since this is impossible to calculate, you’re stuck paying the fees or giving up your goods. Other charges include saying that packing wasn’t included in the price or charging more because your items weren’t completely packed. • You contract to have the mover pack your items and promise to deliver your belongings on time. Then they call saying your belongings are in the back of a truck behind two other people’s belongings, so you can’t receive your items until theirs is delivered first. Or, if the mover has a licensing violation and their truck is impounded, your valuables are stuck on board until the truck is released. • You pay for your move; the mover loads their truck with your belongings, then closes up shop and flees, abandoning your shipment either on the truck or in a
private storage facility. This scam allows the mover to take off with your money and your belongings. Tips to avoid getting scammed: • Check out reviews and ratings at BBB.org • Before hiring a moving company advises looking up a mover’s license number on FMCSA’s website • Don’t fall for a front company: Double check that the mover has a real address and is not just a scam artist representing a reputable moving business. Be sure the mover has lists the brick-and-mortar address on its website. • Don’t give a deposit: A mover that demands a deposit upfront will likely take your money and run. If a mover demands a deposit, move on to a different business. • Don’t pay cash: When you pay cash, there is no evidence of a transaction. If your belongings aren’t moved or you don’t get them back, you have no evidence of ever having paid for the service.
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CPA: Hands-on crime scene processing Session 10 of the Citizens Police Academy was fun from start to finish. Police Chief Woody returned to address the class again. “Thank you all. I can’t tell you how much it means to have you come and ask questions. Perhaps you can now see things from a different perspective. With training and experience, your mindset changes. “It is important that the community understands who we are, what we do, and why we do it,” he said. “We are fantastic at working with the community when crime is involved. Most of the time members of the community report the crime because of the trust we have built with them. “Classes like this are not something that everyone has the opportunity to do. You are part of a select few to learn more about the inner workings of the Belvidere Police Department. We put in a lot of work to make it enjoyable for you.” “Thank you for coming. We want and need the community to be involved in keeping the city and the county safe.” With that, Woody turned the class over to Detective Delavan and Sgt. Smaha. Some time had been spent before class began to turn two rooms into crime scenes. Guns, spent casings, bags of “drugs,” IDs, cell phones, cash, drug paraphernalia, overturned chairs, a “dead” body and other evidence filled the rooms and awaited the students to put to use everything they had learned from the detectives about processing crime scenes. Everyone donned plastic gloves and a photographer was chosen to enter the room first and document everything to be seen. Another student entered to draw a site map of everything in the room. Then the others slowly entered and began collecting evidence, which was placed into paper bags and gathered for transport to the lab to be examined. The “dead” body was exam-
ined. Duct tape was covering his mouth and a gun found taped to his back. Once the “coroner” had declared him deceased and removed the body from the crime scene, evidence collection continued until nothing much remained. A final pass located more drugs and a hand grenade in the back of a drawer, which had been overlooked earlier. They continued to search for the roll of duct tape. (The roll had been located in the second crime scene–connecting the two scenes.) “Do you think you have cleared this room?” was asked. “From the way you said that, obviously there’s something more.” Another search located a $100 bill secreted under the mouse pad. The group then designated one of their fellows to maintain the chain of custody and transport the evidence to the lab. While the students took a break, the photographic evidence was downloaded onto the computer. When they returned, a member of each group described what everyone was viewing. The students were asked for their theories about the scenes. Then they were invited to try their hand at applying fingerprint powder to some of the evidence to find more clues as to what happened and who was involved. Deputy Chief Wallace then turned the class over to Officer Tim Blankenship to distribute Certificates of Completion to the students. The BPD is relatively small for the size of this community and officers cannot be everywhere. When members of the community trust the police, pay attention to odd sounds and strange things going in around them, and are not afraid to let the police know–good things happen. Wallace said, “Community policing helps to build relationships between the community and the police. We have had other, larger police
forces (Rockford, for one) ask us, ‘How did you solve that so fast?’ Well, someone we know was paying attention and told us. That information gave us a place to start and we had something to work with to solve the crime.” City streets and neighborhoods are safer. Gang activity and drug transactions become far more limited in scope because the police force is supported by thousands of pairs of eyes keeping track of what goes on around them and letting the BPD know. Burglars and thieves are caught because someone was paying attention and called 911. The police are happy to check out strange noises and odd happenings. Just call. No one will be upset if it is only the neighbor’s cat knocking ANNE EICKSTADT PHOTOS Rock Valley Publishing something over. But, it might Members of the Citizens Police Academy class process the crime scene and disbe something more sinister and cuss the ‘victim’ of the crime with Sgt. Dan Smaha. they are prepared to handle that as well. If there’s one thing the BPD does right, it is to train their officers. They are some of the best-trained officers around. Not that long ago, some BPD officers were working with federal agents and the BPD officers were able to correct them on several points. Graduates of the Citizens Police Academy have the opportunity to join the Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) to take a more active roll in the community. VIPS assist with parades, prescription takeback programs and pop-up food markets, assist the Health Dept. with greeters for vaccination events, and much more in order to help the Belvidere Community and the BPD. Even should CPA grads choose not to join VIPS, they have learned a great deal about A CPA student tries his hand at applying fingerprint powder to the evidence. how the BPD works and have met enough officers and detectives to be ambassadors for the police and can correct a lot of the misinformation they may hear. The next Citizens Police Academy will be announced in the near future. Those Blankenship at 815-544-9626.
Notice is hereby given that a special meeting is scheduled for the Belvidere Township Park District, Boone County, Illinois. This meeting will be
held at the Baltic Mill Annex 920 W. Lincoln Ave. Belvidere, IL 61008, on Thursday May 13, 2021 at 6 p.m. The meetings agenda item is dis-
cussion and approval of slate of officers. Mary Marquardt, Secretary, Belvidere Township Park District
Ida Public Library’s Summer Reading theme for 2021 is “Reading Colors Your World,” so we’re kicking off summer reading early with a Color Your Own Bookmark Design contest! The contest
is open to all ages. Download our bookmark form from Ida’s Facebook page, stop by the library to pick up a form, or call us to have one emailed to you. Then, draw or color your own bookmark design and return
to us by May 15. Bookmark entries will be voted upon by other patrons and the winning design will be featured all summer at Ida The graduating Winter/Spring 2021 class of the Belvidere Police Department CitiPublic Library. Good luck and zens Police Academy. may the best design win!
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Police reports Ashland, was cited for 12 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse/victim <13 Angelique M. Payne, 21, Franklin Park, was cited for 2 counts of retail theft/disp merch >$300; May 1 Laurie A. Brefeld, 51, McHenry, was cited for domestic battery/bodily harm, domestic batter/physical contact, and criminal damage to property <$300; Paul C. Wett, 55, McHenry, was cited for violation of an order of protection after served notice; Kendra S. Lewis, 34, Chicago, was cited for criminal damage to government property <$500; May 3 Diego Sanchez-Villalba, 25, Lake Zurich, was cited for 2 counts of aggravated DUI 3+, 2 counts of aggravated DUI license suspended or revoked, possession of a controlled substance and obstructing identification.
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All individuals listed as arrested or charged with a crime in this press release are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. April 28 13500 block of Fallow Drive: A computer scam was reported. April 29 10500 block of Route 47: A trespass complaint was reported.
Conservation district lists summer programs
McHenry County Conservation District is celebrating its 50th summer. They are ready to welcome community members back for summer programs and special events. Summer program offerings are loaded with outdoor adventures for all ages. Registration is now open for county residents and opens May 20 for non-residents. Enjoy the popular First Fridays Concerts outdoors on the Lost Valley Visitor Center patio, or get Hooked on Fishing, a weekend family event. Check out the grand opening of the Passport to Lost Valley Adventures exhibit or paddle the Nippersink on a Family Kayak Trip. There are also programs for hikers, birding enthusiasts, art lovers, and everyone in be-
May 2 12800 block of Del Webb Boulevard: A disorderly conduct was reported regarding a driving incident in a parking lot. 12100 block of Regency Parkway: A report was made of threatening comments. May 4 Route 47/I-90: A disorderly conduct was reported concerning a road rage incident. 10900 block of Route 47: A retail theft was reported. 9700 block of Newton Road: A complainant advised a mailed check was cashed by a person other than the intended recipient. Route 47/Mill Street: Nicholas P. Caruso, 22, of Hunt-
tween! Many programs are free or low cost. Peruse the latest Landscapes magazine for information on programs, special events, volunteer opportunities, and a special 50th anniversary feature. Everyone attending a program needs to register. Space is limited to allow for social distancing. Participants will wear a face mask according to current social guidelines. Visit the conservation district’s website at MCCDistrict.org to view the programs in greater detail and save them to your wish list. Register online or by phone (free programs only) at 815-479-5779, or by mail-in at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road in Crystal Lake.
ley, was arrested for DUI, DUI over 0.08, improper lane use, operating motor vehicle while using an electronic device, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, possession of a firearm with defaced serial number and reckless conduct.
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The Woodstock Police department reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery and juveniles 17 or younger are not named. An arrest does not constitute a conviction, and suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court
of law. April 24, 700 block of Prairie View Lane, Kenneth W. Weser, 49, of Woodstock, was arrested on WOW (FT-McHenry County). April 25, Route 14 at West Lake Shore Drive, Gabriel Sanchez-Castro, 21, of Lake in the Hills, was arrested for WOW (FTA-McHenry County), no valid driver’s license, illegal possession of open alcohol and crossing a designated median. April 27, S/B 800 block of South Eastwood Drive, Elizabeth A. Weyrough, 30, of Crystal Lake, was arrested for driving while license suspended, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and elec-
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tronic communication device. April 27, 1200 block of Lake Avenue, Justin L. Kelly, 33, of Woodstock, was arrested for driving while license suspended, possession of cannabis in a vehicle (driver) and electronic communication device. April 28, Route 47 at Country Club Road, Trevor A. Pilz, 26, of Crystal Lake, was arrested for driving while license suspended, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and electronic communication device. April 28, 3500 block of Lily Pond Road, Jesse A. Martinez, 19, of Woodstock, was arrested for no valid driver’s license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and no valid registration.
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LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BOONE, STATE OF ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR RPMLT 2014-1 TRUST, SERIES 2014-1, Plaintiff(s), vs. PENNY SIMONS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s). Case No. 21 CH 6 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: PENNY SIMONS, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Boone County, Chancery Division, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for foreclosure of a certain Real Estate Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT FORTY-FOUR (44) IN CANDLEWICK LAKE UNIT NO. 2, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. 712929 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Tax Number: 03-26-305017 commonly known as 108 LIVERPOOL DR SE POPLAR GROVE IL 61065; and which said Real Estate Mortgage was made by PENNY SIMONS and recorded in the Office of the Boone County Recorder as Document Number 2007R07002 AND UNDER LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 2020R03740; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said named Defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the of-
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Thursday, May 13 4:30 p.m. - Boys Tennis, Varsity vs. Belvidere North, away at Belvidere North 5 p.m. - Boys Wrestling, Varsity vs. Hononegah, away at Hononegah 5 p.m. - Boys Wrestling, Junior Varsity vs. Hononegah, away at Hononegah 5 p.m. - Girls Soccer, Varsity vs. Guilford, home at Funderburg Stadium Friday, May 14 4:30 p.m. - Boys Baseball, Junior Varsity vs. Hononegah, home at Baseball Varsity Field 4:30 p.m. - Boys Baseball, Varsity vs. Hononegah, away at Hononegah 5 p.m. - Boys Coop Volleyball, Junior Varsity vs. Hononegah, home at Belvidere North HS 5 p.m. - Girls Softball, Varsity vs. Hononegah, home at Softball Varsity Field 6 p.m. - Boys Coop Volleyball, Varsity vs. Hononegah Senior Parent Night, home at Belvidere North HS Saturday, May 15 10 a.m. - Girls Track and Field, Junior Varsity vs. Au-
burn, home at Funderburg Stadium 10 a.m. - Girls Softball, Junior Varsity vs. Freeport, 2-3 innings following Varsity, away at Freeport HS 10 a.m. - Boys Baseball, Junior Varsity vs. Jefferson, home at Baseball Varsity Field 10 a.m. - Boys Baseball, Varsity vs. Jefferson, away at Jefferson 10 a.m. - Girls Softball, Varsity vs. Freeport, away at Freeport 10 a.m. - Boys Track, and Field, Freshman/Sophomore vs. Auburn, home at Funderburg Stadium 10 a.m. - Boys Track and Field, Varsity vs. Auburn, home at Funderburg Stadium 10 a.m. - Girls Soccer, Varsity vs. Marengo, away at Marengo 10 a.m. - Girls Track and Field, Varsity vs. Auburn, home at Funderburg Stadium 10 a.m. - Boys Tennis, Varsity vs. Harlem, away at Harlem Monday, May 17 4:30 p.m. - Boys Baseball, Junior Varsity vs. Hononegah,
away at Hononegah 4:30 p.m. - Boys Baseball, Varsity vs. Hononegah, home at Baseball Varsity Field 5 p.m. - Girls Softball, Varsity vs. Rockford East, home at Softball Varsity Field Tuesday, May 18 4:30 p.m. - Boys Tennis, Varsity vs. Jefferson, home at BHS Tennis Courts 5 p.m. - Boys Volleyball, Junior Varsity vs. Harlem, away at Harlem 5:30 p.m. - Girls Soccer, Varsity vs. Harlem, away at Harlem 6 p.m. - Boys Volleyball, Varsity vs. Harlem, away at Harlem Wednesday, May 19 4:30 p.m. - Boys Baseball, Junior Varsity vs. Freeport, away at Freeport 4:30 p.m. - Boys Baseball, Varsity vs. Freeport, home at Baseball Varsity Field 4:45 p.m. - Boys Track and Field, Freshman/Sophomore vs. Hononegah, away at Hononegah 4:45 p.m. - Boys Track and Field, Varsity vs. Hononegah, away at Hononegah 4:45 p.m. - Girls Track and
Field, Varsity vs. Hononegah, away at Hononegah 4:45 p.m. - Girls Track and Field, Junior Varsity vs. Hononegah, away at Hononegah 5 p.m. - Girls Softball, Varsity vs. Jefferson, away at Jefferson 5 p.m. - Boys Wrestling, Varsity vs. Jefferson, away at Jefferson 5 p.m. - Boys Wrestling, Junior Varsity vs. Jefferson, away at Jefferson 6:30 p.m. - Boys Baseball, Freshman/Sophomore vs. Freeport, additional innings following JV game, away at Freeport Thursday, May 20 4:30 p.m. - Girls Softball, Varsity vs. Boylan, home at Softball Varsity Field 4:30 p.m. - Boys Tennis, Varsity vs. Auburn, home at BHS Tennis Courts 5 p.m. - Girls Soccer, Varsity vs. Hononegah, away at Hononegah 5:30 p.m. - Boys Wrestling, Junior Varsity vs. Dakota, away at Dakota 5:30 p.m. - Boys Wrestling, Varsity vs. Dakota, away at Dakota
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Thursday, May 13 4:30 p.m. - Boys Tennis, Varsity vs. Belvidere, home at BNHS Tennis Courts 4:30 p.m. - Boys Tennis, Junior Varsity vs. Belvidere, home at BNHS Tennis Courts 5 p.m. - Boys Wrestling, Varsity vs. Hononegah, away at Hononegah 5 p.m. - Boys Wrestling, Junior Varsity vs. Hononegah, away at Hononegah 5 p.m. - Girls Soccer, Junior Varsity vs. Freeport, home at Milt Brown Stadium Friday, May 14 4:30 p.m. - Boys Baseball, Junior Varsity vs. Harlem, away at Harlem 4:30 p.m. - Boys Baseball, Varsity vs. Harlem, home at Baseball Varsity Field 4:30 p.m. - Boys Baseball, Freshman/Sophomore vs. Harlem, away at Harlem 4:30 p.m. - Boys Tennis, Varsity vs. Guilford, home at BNHS Tennis Courts 4:30 p.m. -Boys Tennis, Junior Varsity vs. Guilford, home at BNHS Tennis Courts 5 p.m. - Boys Volleyball, Junior Varsity vs. Hononegah, home at Main Gym 5 p.m. - Girls Softball, Varsity vs. Harlem, away at Harlem Community Sport Complex HCC 5 p.m. - Girls Softball, Junior Varsity vs. Harlem, away at Harlem Community Sport Complex HCC 5 p.m. - Girls Soccer, Varsity vs. Freeport, home at
Milt Brown Stadium 5 p.m. - Girls Track and Field, Varsity vs. Antioch Invite, away at Antioch Invite 6 p.m. - Boys Volleyball, Varsity vs. Hononegah, home at Main Gym Saturday, May 15 10 a.m. - Girls Softball, Varsity vs. Jefferson, home at Softball Varsity Field 10 a.m. - Boys Baseball, Junior Varsity vs. Guilford, away at Guilford 10 a.m. - Boys Baseball, Varsity vs. Guilford, home at Baseball Varsity Field 10 a.m. - Boys Track And Field, Varsity vs. Hononegah, home at Milt Brown Stadium 10 a.m. - Boys Track and Field, Sophomore vs. Hononegah, home at Milt Brown Stadium 10 a.m. - Girls Track and Field, Varsity vs. Hononegah, home at Milt Brown Stadium 10: a.m. - Girls Track and Field, Junior Varsity vs. Hononegah, home at Milt Brown Stadium Monday, May 17 4:30 p.m. - Boys Baseball, Junior Varsity vs. Harlem, home at F/JV Baseball Fields 4:30 p.m. - Boys Baseball, Varsity vs. Harlem, away at Harlem 4:30 p.m. - Boys Baseball, Freshman/Sophomore vs. Harlem, home at F/JV Baseball Fields 5 p.m. - Girls Softball, Varsity vs. Hononegah, away at
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GARDEN PRAIRIE STREET LIGHT DISTRICT ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (AFR) Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements for the Fiscal Year: Balance on hand, May 1st, 2020 $9,800.65 Receipts Boone County Treasurer $6,182.82 Interest, Boone Co. Treasurer 1.21 CD Interest 91.78 Subtotal: (Receipts) 6,275.81 New Balance: $16,076.46 Expenses: Commonwealth Edison $5,236.01 Publication Fees 85.73 Trustee Compensation 70.00 Misc. Office Supplies 49.00 Building Usage (GPUCC) 25.00 Subtotal: (Expenses) $5,465.74 Balance on hand, April 30th, 2021 $10,610.72 Steve McKnight, Sec./Treasurer, Garden Prairie Street Light District (Published in the Belvidere Republican, May 13, 2021)
Belvidere High School Athletic Schedule
4:45 p.m. - Boys Track and Field, Sophomore vs. Harlem, home at Milt Brown Stadium 5 p.m. - Boys Wrestling, Varsity vs. Jefferson, away at Jefferson 5 p.m. - Boys Wrestling, Junior Varsity vs. Jefferson, away at Jefferson 5 p.m. - Girls Softball, Varsity vs. Guilford, home at Softball Varsity Field 5 p.m. - Girls Softball, Junior Varsity vs. Harlem, home at F/JV Softball Fields Thursday, May 20 4:30 p.m. - Boys Tennis, Varsity vs. Hononegah, home at North Tennis Courts 4:30 p.m. - Boys Tennis, Junior Varsity vs. Hononegah, home at North Tennis Courts 5 p.m. - Girls Soccer, Junior Varsity vs. Harlem, home at Milt Brown Stadium 5:30 p.m. - Boys Wrestling, Varsity vs. Dakota, away at Dakota 5:30 p.m. - Boys Wrestling, Junior Varsity vs. Dakota, away at Dakota 6:30 p.m. - Girls Soccer, Varsity vs. Harlem, home at Milt Brown Stadium
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2017 MERCEDES BENZ CARGO VAN Excel., condition, Hitop, 2500 series, many extras. $29,500 OBO Call Rich 630-7424730 2021 ALUMINUM UTILITY Trailer. 7 1/2’ x 12’, including 2’ tail with gate ramp, 3500# axle. Very Sharp! $3,300 obo. 608- 8975775 CH18 TRITON alum. utlty trailr 102”Wx18’L, elec. brks, Exc. cond. $8300 obo. 815-369-4638
CUB LOWBOY 154 Underbelly mower. Extra tires, belts & parts. $3,600. 262-822-7895.
Winter Accessories
Motorcycles
JOHN DEERE snow blower, 10 HP, 32” cut. $300. 414-412-7389.
1997 HONDA VALKYRIE Black, 13,200 miles. All chrome options & bags. $6,900. 847-245-8811.
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Place your car, truck, motorcycle, boat or RV for one price and it runs for up to 16 weeks.
1995
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1st three lines Extra lines are $1.95 each
17 papers
Starts for 4 weeks and if not sold you call us and we will renew at no additional charge! (Maximum run 16 weeks total)
FIND YOUR NEXT HOME IN THE CLASSIFIEDS
PRIVATE PARTY ONLY. Ad must be prepaid. Deadlines vary
Call 815-877-4044 332806
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ROCK VALLEY PUBLISHING
Thursday, May 13, 2021
HIRING: FULL AND PART TIME SERVICE AND TIRE TECHNICIANS! Brake, Alignment, Chassis Specialists Come To The Roscoe Location To Interview
SHOCKS OR STRUTS
20 OFF
$
OIL CHANGE SERVICE Standard
14 $ 5999 $
88
Full Synthetic
Includes Top Off Service
• Most vehicles • Install new oil filter • Refill up to 5 quarts motor oil (Additional quarts extra) • Lubricate chassis (if applicable) • $3.00 disposal fee
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99
Includes Synthetic Blend Motor Oil
Ask about a FREE TIRE ROTATION!
Must present coupon at time of service. Not valid with any other offer. Expires 5/20/2021
ANY SERVICE OF $150 OR MORE
ANY SET OF 4 SHOCKS OR STRUTS Installed in store recommended. 50,000 Miles
May not be combined with any other offer or coupon. Some services not available at all locations. Must redeem at time of purchase. Offer expires 5/20/2021
High Mileage
$
25 OFF
$
ALIGNMENT SPECIAL
10 OFF
$
Most Vehicles
Must present coupon at time of service. Not valid with any other coupon or discount. See store for details. Expires 5/20/2021
Must present coupon at time of service. Not valid with any other offer or tires. Expires 5/20/2021
40 OFF
$
ANY SERVICE OF $250 OR MORE
ROTATE & BALANCE
10 OFF
$
INCLUDES: Inflate tires to proper pressure • Computer spin balance all 4 wheels • Includes 4-tire rotation • Mag wheels and some trucks extra • TPMS service extra May not be combined with any other offer or coupon. Some services not available at all locations. Must redeem at time of purchase. Offer expires 5/20/2021
Must present coupon at time of service. Not valid with any other offer or tires. Expires 5/20/2021
NEED WORK ON YOUR VEHICLE BUT SHORT ON $$$$? Now Available
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APPROVAL
INTEREST
UPTO 100 DAYS $3,000! FOR
STORE SPECIAL THE WORKS PASSENGER
1) Lube, Oil Change & FILTER (up to 5 quarts of 10w30 Motor Oil) 2) Check Fluid Levels & Top Off A: Coolant in Reserve Tank & Condition B: Power Steering Fluid & Condition C: Fill Wash Fluid (REAL Wash Fluid ) D: Transmission Fluid Level & Condition of Fluid E: Brake Fluid & Condition of Fluid 3) Inspect Belts & Hoses 4) Inspect Tires & Correct Air Pressure 5) Rotate Tires 6) Inspect Thickness of Brake Pads 7) Check Vehicle Charging System A: Test Output of Alternator B: Load Test The Battery C: Check Condition of Battery Connections
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$
95 Plus Disposal Fee & Sales Tax
• OFFER GOOD FOR MOST CARS • • MINI VANS – LIGHT TRUCKS UP TO 1/2 TON • • 3/4 – 1 TON TRUCKS – ADD $10 • • 5W20 – ADD $2 • With Coupon • • Not valid with any other offer • • Expires 5/20/2021 •
TIRES
40 OFF
$
Any New Set of Four CS5 GRAND TOURING OR CS5 ULTRA TOURING TIRES May not be combined with any other offer or coupon. Some services not available at all locations. Must redeem at time of purchase. Offer expires 5/20/2021
YOUR LOW PRICE TIRE STORE! WWW.FFTIREWORLD.COM 1983 PAWLISCH DRIVE CHERRYVALE MALL
815-332-9445 RIGHT NEXT TO WATER TOWER
M-F 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
5257 SWANSON ROAD, ROSCOE 2 MILES S. OF HONONEGAH ELEVATOR ON RT. 251 M-F 8:00-5:30; SAT. 8:00-3:00
520 LOGAN AVENUE, BELVIDERE 3 BLOCKS EAST OF BELVIDERE PARK M-F 8:00-5:30; SAT. 8:00-3:00
1610 ALPINE ROAD, ROCKFORD 1 BLOCK SOUTH OF COLONIAL VILLAGE
815-637-4055
815-544-4452
815-398-7867
M-F 8:00-5:30; SAT. 8:00-3:00
5302 N. 2ND, LOVES PARK ACROSS FROM POPEYE’S M-F 8:00-5:30; SAT. 8:00-3:00
815-282-1177
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