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By Anne Eickstadt, Correspondent

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homas fans in the northern Illinois area will be delighted to learn that on the weekends of August 15-16 and August 22-23, Thomas the Tank Engine will be giving his fans rides at the Illinois Railway Museum in Union. Tickets for ‘A Day Out With Thomas’ will sell fast at only $21. They include admission to the Illinois Railway Museum, one train ride with Thomas [you will need to choose the time slot to ride with Thomas at the time of purchase], unlimited streetcar rides and all entertainment available that day.

Sir Topham Hatt will be visiting to check up on the very useful engines at the museum.

Clowns will be wandering the grounds. Island of Sodor and train station backdrops will provide plenty of photos opportunities and a garden model railroad display will be on hand. Magic shows and live music will be providing even more fun. Last year, music was provided by Steve Gryb – the Pied Piper of Percussion. He provided an interactive musical

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Kids enjoy playing with the train set, coloring pages, temporary tattoos and other fun activities at A Day Out With Thomas.

Homes for Dogs National Pet Adoption Weekend

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Above: Shaggy is a 2 year old terrier mix who is waiting at Helping Paws for a new family.

Right: April is an Aussie/Lab mix with an instinct for protecting and herding. At 4 months old, she is looking for someone to love her and take her home.

By Anne Eickstadt, Correspondent

he Helping Paws Animal Shelter in Woodstock volunteers found a wonderful place in the shade to escape the sun and enjoy the breeze on Saturday, August 1. Dogs and volunteers came out to very visible locations at Coldwell Banker in Crystal Lake and Nature’s Feed in Spring Grove for National Pet Adoption Weekend.

I chat with Helping Paws Director Sharon Fabian and ask her about the fresh outbreak of dog flu in McHenry County. “We’re just being very cautious, taking better precautions and doing all ‘meet and greets’ outside.” The Helping Paws animals should be fine “as long as people don’t bring their dogs nose-to-nose” with the healthy dogs.

“We’re not having ‘Paws in the Park’ due to dog flu but we will do it in June next year,” Fabian tells me. ‘Paws in the Park’ is a huge adoption event and fundraiser for the Helping Paws Animal Shelter. Adoption events are important to them because, “85% of our dogs come from kill shelters, 15% are relinquishments.” Fabian continues, “We do donate food out to the public. We don’t want people to have to relinquish their dog if we can help it.”

The next event on the schedule for 2015 is the 2nd Annual Paw Crawl around the Woodstock Square. $40 will buy you five drink tickets for Saturday, August 22, and an official event T-shirt. Last year, the Paw Crawl raised

over $10,000 for Helping Paws. There were 267 participants in the event.

Right now, Helping Paws is selling raffle tickets for $5 per ticket. The winner will receive a ‘Dining Through Woodstock’ prize worth over $650.

Meanwhile, kids are playing with the three dogs who brought their Helping Paws volunteers to Crystal Lake today. Shaggy is a two year old terrier mix who is enjoying all the attention he is getting. April is a black four month old Aussie/Lab mix who will eventually reach 40-45 pounds. She is very loyal and will instinctively round up the kids for you and herd them home. Jack is a seven month old beagle who doesn’t want to sit still. He is very excited at all the new friends he is making today.

As always, the animals adopted out from the Helping Paws Animal Shelter are healthy, well fed and have received medical treatment, including being spayed/neutered. Helping Paws is a no-kill, non-profit organization that is now in its 40th year of operation in McHenry County.

To help them raise funds, to donate food or supplies or to adopt an animal, visit them online at www.helpingpaws.net or call 815.338.4400.

You can also purchase’ Dining Through Woodstock’ Raffle tickets or reserve a space at the 2nd Annual paw Crawl online, by calling or by visiting them at 2500 Harding Road, Woodstock, IL, 60098.

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Continued from page 1 show that the kids thoroughly enjoyed.

Volunteers will be attending the tents that will provide shade along with Thomas & Friends storytelling and videos, a play table, coloring sheets and temporary tattoos. It takes a lot of volunteers augmenting the museum staff to run an event that can handle 14,000 visitors a day and keep everything running smoothly.

Volunteers are provided by local area high schools, P.A.D.S. of Elgin, Habitat for Humanity and other area organizations.

Some of these volunteers have been returning to the event for years to help and to enjoy the visitors. Crossing guards and sales clerks are also volunteers.

When you see someone cleaning up fallen food or doing other maintenance, be sure to thank them for volunteering their time and efforts to help at ‘A Day Out With Thomas’.

As a special treat, this year Thomas is bringing his friend Percy. For an additional $10, you can ride Percy’s train also.

Rides last about 20 minutes.

If you are not actively riding the trains and streetcars, you can view all the train displays. More active things for the children to do include a playground, a large pile of sand and inflatable bounce houses and slides. There is plenty to do to keep the young ones busy and happy from the time the gates open at 9:00 am until they close at 6:00 pm Everyone from the age of 2 and older must have a ticket. Tickets can be purchased online. If you want a specific time for your rides with Thomas and Percy, it would be wise to buy your tickets online.

Many train ride time slots will already be filled up by the time the gates open.

You can purchase tickets for ‘A Day Out With Thomas’, or get more information about the Illinois Railway Museum at www.IRM.org.

The Illinois Railway Museum is located at 7000 Olson Road, Union, IL, 60180 The museum can also be reached by calling 815.923.4391

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Bounce house fun keeps the kids happy while waiting for their train ride with Thomas or (new this year) Percy

Left: Thomas the Tank Engine always draws crowds at the Illinois Railway Museum.

Below: Promenading with Steve Gryb - the Pied Piper of Percussion. He is back again this year for A Day Out With Thomas at the Illinois Railway Museum.

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photos by Anne Eickstadt The Huntley Community Radio WHRU-LP 101.5 FM, is holding their Radiothon 2 fundraiser on the front porch of the Two Dudes & the Duchess are taking a quick break in the shade while checking their schedule for the day. station in Diecke Park.

Radiothon 2 held in Diecke Park

By Anne Eickstadt, Correspondent

HUNTLEY — Two Dudes & the Duchess are sitting on the front porch of WHRU-LP 101.5 FM radio station when I arrive on Saturday morning, August 1. Located in Diecke Park at 11419 S. Route 47 in Huntley, the station has been broadcasting live since 6 p.m. Friday. They will continue broadcasting live until 6 p.m. tonight.

This Radiothon is raising funds to sponsor shows and take care of station expenses. WHRU-LP 101.5 FM is a non-profit organization and cannot sell commercial time to businesses. Selling commercial time would make the station a ‘for profit’ group. So, everyone is pitching in today. I spot the Dining Duo sitting at a table to the side of the front porch taking donations. Two Dudes & the Duchess are currently doing live interviews.

The Woodstock Opera House has a representative discussing their current shows and upcoming events, www.woodstockoperahouse.com Next up is George Richardson of Richardson Adventure Farm, 909 English Prairie Road, Spring Grove, IL 60081. He discusses the new amphitheater, pig races, 750 foot long zip line, carousel, jumping pillows and 100 foot slide. “We want to have a number of different activities for the young, the middle-aged and the elderly. We want to provide an alternative to computer games,” he says.

The Richardson Adventure Farm corn maze has a hockey theme this year. It features the Stanley Cup and the Chicago Blackhawks this year. When the interviewers ask how a corn maze can look so precise when viewed from the air, Richardson explains the process.

The corn maze is planned months in advance.

The Dining Duo sit to the side of the porch, taking donations for the radio station.

Once a theme is determined, the maze designer goes to work to figure out how to make the maze in the requested design. The corn is planted, then, about

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Jack is an active Beagle. He is 7 months old and is spending his time at Helping Paws Animal Shelter until a new family finds him. See story on page 1.

one month later, the designer comes with a program to cut a computer-precision pathway through the field. Following the designer’s portion of the work, Richardson does more ‘clean up’ along the pathways to keep them neat until the corn is tall enough and the maze opens to visitors.

Richardson’s will also be hosting several events this year such as a Savage Race, an obstacle race and a timed race through the corn field. More information about Richardson’s Adventure Farm can be found online at www.richardsonadventurefarm.com After Richardson’s interview, Jaki Berggren, executive director of Visit McHenry County comes up to chat with Two Dudes & the Duchess. She tells listeners that tourism in McHenry County is up 20% this year from last year. [Good work, tourist attractions!]

She also informs us that the new Visitor Center in Huntley, which had its Grand Opening on June 18, will be getting signage proclaiming it to be a visitor’s center during the first week of August. They can be found online at www.visitmchenrycounty.com The interviews will continue until 6 p.m. tonight, Saturday, August 1. Donations will be accepted whenever you wish to make one. Huntley Community Radio WHRU-LP 101.5 FM can be located online at www.huntleyradio.com. Their program schedule can be found there and you can listen online at any time.

Two Dudes & the Duchess can be found on air at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Dining Duo airs on Mondays at 11:30 a.m., Thursdays at 12:30 p.m., and Fridays at 4:30 p.m.

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Thursday, August 13

more information, call 815-648-4141.

Algonquin Summer Concert Series: Centerfold will be from 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., at Riverfront Park, 201 N. Harrison Street, Algonquin. Concerts are held weekly on Thursday nights. There will be a different food truck every week that will serve up great food to go with great music.

For more information, call 847-658-2700.

Marengo Music Fest will be from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. at Franks Road, Marengo. It will be a fun filled day of music, a car show, Show & Shine, food, bingo, kids activities and more. For more information, call 815-568-6680.

Get Lit(erary) will be at 7 p.m. at Le Petit Marche, 19 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake.

For more information, call 815-356-9010.

Sound Bites Summer Concert – Soda will be at 7 p.m. at Lake in the Hills Village Hall, 600 Harvest Gate, Lake in the Hills. This event will include food, drinks, and entertainment under the evening sky. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held in the Village Hall multipurpose room. For more information, call 847960-7460.

Midnight Carboys Homebrew Club Meeting will be from 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen, 110 N. Main Street, Crystal Lake. For more information, visit www.midnightcarboys.com.

Saturday, August 15 Home Orchard Management Workshop will be from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Royal Oak Farm Pavilion, 15908 Hebron Road, Harvard. For

Slide The City will be from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., August 15 and August 16. Summer time is upon us, and we’re bringing 1,000 feet of slick vinyl to brighten the Algonquin city streets. Slide The City is a family friend slip-and-slide water part event. There will be live music, food, drinks, water and of course the biggest slip and slide ever to hit asphalt. Make sure to bring your water buckets and floaties. For more information, visit http://www.socialtechpop.com/events/slide-thecity-algonquin-il/#sthash.41wIPrbH.dpuf.

Thursday, August 20 Essential Oils Make & Take will be from 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at Crystal Lake Brewing, 150 N. Main Street, Crystal Lake. Come make your own essential oils at different stations, or just watch. For more information, call 847-409-8433.

Third Thursdays will be from 5 – 9 p.m. This event is a chance to showcase our talents, and a wonderful opportunity to see the best of what we do! For more information, visit http://www. downtowncl.org/29.html.

Sheriffs Office investigates fatal motorcycle crash CRYSTAL LAKE — On August 2, 2015, at approximately 11:10 a.m., McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a 3-vehicle crash on Northwest Highway (US RT 14) east of Sands Road, in unincorporated Crystal Lake.

Preliminary investigation indicates that a 2009 Yamaha Raider S motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Northwest Highway at approximately 11:10 a.m. Sunday when it entered the westbound lane of travel striking two vehicles; a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer and a 2014 Ford Fusion. The impact caused the Yamaha to exit the north side of the roadway where it came to a rest in the tall grass.

The driver of the Yamaha, Vincent E. Franchi, 50, was not wearing a helmet. Crystal Lake Rescue transported Vin-

cent to Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the Chevrolet, Daniel R. Williams, 45, and his passenger, Lori L. Straub, 45, were not injured and were wearing their seatbelts. The driver of the Ford, Thomas A. Wiley, 44, had minor injuries to his left wrist and was treated and released on scene by Crystal Lake Rescue. Thomas was wearing his seatbelt and there was airbag deployment in the vehicle.

An investigation is ongoing by the McHenry County Sheriff’s Traffic Crash Investigations Unit. Members of the Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department, Crystal Lake Police Department and the McHenry County Conservation District also assisted at the scene.

Drug induced homicide arrest made in death of woman CRYSTAL LAKE — A Crystal Lake man has been charged with drug induced homicide in the death of a 29-year-old McHenry woman after a nearly

four-month investigation produced evidence sufficient to charge him.

On April 4, 2015, the McHenry County Sheriff’s

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Office responded to a home in the 3100 block of W. Lincoln Road, McHenry, Illinois for a death investigation.

Shortly after deputies arrived, the scene was turned over to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Task Force (which includes Lake in the Hills Police Department).

Detective’s recovered evidence indicating the victim, a 29-year-old woman, may have ingested heroin prior to her death. During the investigation, detectives determined that Herman B. Trigg had allegedly supplied the heroin to the victim.

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On July 24, 2015, members of the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Task Force and Crystal Lake Police Department took Herman B. Trigg into custody without incident at his residence in the 300 block of Ambassador Lane, Crystal Lake.

Herman B. Trigg, a 31-yearold male was arrested and charged with Drug Induced Homicide (class X). His bond was set at $2,500,000.00.

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Franks introduces property tax, school funding reform measure

Used cellphone drive launched to aid soldiers serving overseas MCHENRY COUNTY — In recognition of the sacrifices made by active-duty personnel, state Rep. Jack D. Franks, D-Marengo, is partnering with the nonprofit Cell Phones for Soldiers to make his district office in Woodstock a permanent drop-off location for used mobile devices that will help servicemen and women stay in touch with loved ones at home.

“The courage and selflessness of our men and women in uniform is simply remarkable,” Franks said. “It’s important that we do all we can to help them stay in touch with family and friends back at home.”

Cell Phones for Soldiers donates gently used cell phones to Mindful eCycling to be recycled.

The proceeds raised are then used to purchase prepaid international calling cards for American soldiers serving overseas.

According to their website, Cell Phones for Soldiers distributes more than 3,000 calling

cards each week to bases around the world. For every donated phone valued at $5, Cell Phones for Soldiers is able to provide two and a half hours of free talk time to deployed troops. The organization was founded in 2004 and has since provided more than 210 million minutes of free talk time through its calling card program, Minutes That Matter.

“Cell Phones for Soldiers gives residents a convenient way to thank the brave men and women serving on our behalf across the world,” Franks added. “If you have an old mobile device sitting in a drawer, it can provide servicemen and women with precious time in the company of their loved ones.”

Franks’ district office is located at 1193 S. Eastwood Drive in Woodstock. For more information, please call 815-334-0063 or email jack@jackfranks.org.

Health Department Animal Control and Adoption to participate in ‘Clear the Shelters Day’ Telemundo host “Clear the Shelters Day” in the Chicagoland area. “Our goal is finding homes for our four legged friends, so not only is there zero adoption charge, but adopted pets go to new owners already spayed or neutered, micro chipped, treated for parasites, fleas and ticks and vaccinated with age appropriate vaccines, including the rabies

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shot” said Dr. Lisa Lembke, Manager of McHenry County Animal Control & Adoption Center.

For more information, visit www.nbcchicago.com, www. mcdh.info or call MCAC at 815-459-6222.

McHenry County Animal Control & Adoption is located at 100 North Virginia Street in Crystal Lake.

pensation and will be expected to propose a new funding formula to the General Assembly

by July 1, 2016 that provides for the equitable, transparent and accountable distribution of state education funds.

“Local students are the first to suffer when high proper taxes chase residents and businesses out,” Franks added. “We clearly need to change how we finance public education in Illinois, while working to ensure that the burden on middle-class families does not go up.”

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MCHENRY COUNTY — McHenry County Animal Control and Adoption Center (MCAC) will participate in “Clear the Shelters” Day on Saturday, August 15, waiving adoption fees for all adoptable cats and dogs from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

MCAC joins more than 20 local Chicago shelters in this national event. NBC 5 and

the way schools are funded.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, property taxes provide school districts in Illinois with more than half of their revenue. The total amount collected varies depending on the amount of taxable property and the value of homes in a district, resulting in wide disparities in levels of taxation and the quality of education provided to students. Franks proposes creating a committee of stakeholders, which will serve without com-

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Franks’ House Bill 4263 puts all taxing districts throughout the state under the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law for two years and freezes tax levies unless voters in a referendum directly approve increases during that time.

Given the connection between property tax levels and school funding provided by the state, Franks’ wants to simultaneously bring attention to the need to update and improve

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hear from constituents,” Franks said. “Regardless of the fact that home prices were falling or stagnant for more than half a decade, local governments have continued to demand more each and every year from the pockets of hard-working families.”

According to the UrbanBrookings Tax Policy Center, Illinois have the second-highest property taxes in the country, behind only New Jersey.

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MCHENRY COUNTY — As part of his long-standing efforts to reduce the tax burden on middle-class families, state Rep. Jack D. Franks, D-Marengo, introduced legislation on Wednesday that would freeze property tax levies across Illinois for two years, while creating a path to reform Illinois’ outdated school funding formula.

“Soaring property taxes are the primary complaint that I

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The McHenry County Historical Society will offer an afternoon of quilt appraisals Sunday, Aug. 23. The event, with appraisals done by Crystal Lake quilt appraiser and author Sandy Schweitzer, (shown above center) will be from 1 to 4 p.m. in the research library of the museum, 6422 Main St., Union. A donation of $30 to the historical society is requested for each 15-minute verbal appraisal. Schweitzer is a highly regarded quilt artist and teacher, as well as American Quilt Society certified appraiser. Her presentations, which are open to the public, are informative and entertaining. Much like “Antiques Roadshow” viewers will learn about each quilt’s history, pattern and construction. Schweitzer has lectured extensively and also offers a variety of workshops. For information visit www.quiltappraisalsplus.com.

There are 12 slots available on a first come, first served basis. Pre-payment by check or credit card is required, with all proceeds benefiting the society. Call 815-923-2267 to reserve your spot.

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Dodging the storm isn’t easy sometimes W e are at the lake and they are swimming – despite the gray clouds and looming weather, which threatens to dampen everything except their spirits. They seem oblivious to the oncoming onslaught, even though the air hangs heavy and dark, even though it is late afternoon – prime time for summer storms.

I walk down to the beach.

They are as unaware of me as they are of the overcast sky. I sit on the dock with my toes in the water watching them jump and dive. Splashing. Laughing.

Dunking each other the way brothers do.

The youngest looks up and sees me. “You don’t have to watch us,” he says.

He is right. They are old enough to swim together without me being right there.

The days of required constant supervision are gone.

“I know,” I say. “I just want

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to.”

My son, familiar with my motherly weirdness, accepts my presence and goes on dunking.

Sometimes it’s like that.

Motherhood. Parenthood. We sit and watch them because we want to and we can. Because they are in the water and we are on the dock. They are on the court and we are on the bleachers. They are outside and we are at the window. They are on the field and we are in the stands. They are on stage and we are in the audience. They are sleeping in bed and we linger at their doorway

Sometimes in quiet moments of contemplation, when the world seems to stop and we are alone with our thoughts, we ponder who they are and the vulnerability they create in us.

We reflect on a love so great we couldn’t have imagined it had we not experienced it firsthand.

Such deep thoughts can make us teary and emotional, and when this happens we try not to let them see us in such a state because they wouldn’t understand. Think us silly, even. At least that’s what we believe.

Thunder rustles in the distance. The storm is growing closer.

“Thunder,” I say. “Time to get out.”

After years growing up at the lake they understand that lightning and swimming do not mix. Without any of the usual arguments, they head toward me and I ready the towels to loop over their shoulders and shelter them from the wind.

The oncoming weather is making me feel protective. It’s hard to explain the surges of motherhood that can roll in out of nowhere, much like a summer storm.

They reach the safety of the dock before the first raindrops hit and we sprint toward shelter and I wish it could always be like this. Running together to the safety of the cabin. Dodging the storm. Sitting on the dock keeping them safe from thunder and lightening.

And everything.

But that can’t happen. Won’t happen. Because that is not how life works – not how it’s supposed to be. As hard as that is.

We can’t always keep them safe. It isn’t always as easy as hearing thunder and knowing it’s time to get out of the water.

Sometimes it’s impossible to dodge the storm. Sometimes we won’t get there in time to help them. Not because we wouldn’t

if we could; but because it isn’t possible. Because we aren’t supposed to be there all of the time every time.

As they go through life, they will stumble and they will fall (much like we did). Most times they will get up. It’s possible there may come a time when they don’t. That is the truth.

Thankfully, most days we don’t contemplate this. You can’t as a parent or you’d die from the worry and anxiety and the fear of all the things that could or might go wrong. So you walk down to the beach.

And you watch them from the dock and track the storm from the safety of the cabin. And you try to drink it all in and appreciate it for what it is. Moment by moment.

And you realize the best and most you can do is give thanks for days like these. For simple times when being together is enough.

When it is more than enough.

Book lover finally partakes of audio book fiction and is hooked

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am currently listening to an audio book, a new thing for me. I know “books on tape” have been around for a long time, it has just never been my thing. I like to read the “real” book with my eyeballs and when I’m driving I prefer to listen to music or nonfiction selfhelp kind of stuff. We had a recent road trip so we thought a little audio fiction could be good fun.

A book in the background did not work. We discovered that when my Prince and I are driving, we like to talk or take in the scenic beauty. If I am going to turn on a story, I want to listen intently. When I am with my sweetie, I prefer to converse with him.

SPRINGFIELD — The Senate is scheduled to reconvene Aug. 4 in the Capital City as Illinois enters its second month of the new fiscal year without a balanced state budget.

One of our top priorities will be to reject a cost-of-living pay increase for Illinois legislators.

House Bill 576 was approved by the House of Representatives July 28, and is now pending in the Senate.

Tourism is on the rise in Illinois, as the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Tourism reported 3.5 percent increase in 2014. With the annual Illinois State Fair just weeks away, this increase in visitors could mean big crowds in Springfield.

In other news, a recently released Department of Corrections’ quarterly report on the state’s prison population revealed that though still overcrowded, the prison population is the lowest it has been in almost five years.

Only when we decided to drive on home through the night did I turn on the book.

My Prince took a turn napping while I drove. It was dark with nothing to look at and no one to talk to, so I tried the book.

I loved it. It kept me awake for hours on the highway.

However, this Nicholas Sparks story is eleven CDs. We didn’t finish it on our journey home.

There are two readers and they both speak very slowly.

Maybe that’s how all audio books go or maybe it’s just this one, but I am a fast reader so I thought I would just go get the book and read it myself to finish it up quickly.

Instead I’ve been listening to the CDs in bits and bites as I run errands around town

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or drive into Chicago for a meeting. The slower pace is a good change for me. The narrators inflect differently than I would in some places so that interests me. The story interests me too.

This morning I started the last CD when running errands in my car and since it is the final wrap up, I brought it in the house to finish it up.

Right now I am trying to type while I listen. Not working.

My brain cannot be engaged in writing and fully listening at the same time.

I’ll be back in a few minutes. It’s just about done....

Ah, satisfying ending. Of course somebody died, as happens in many Sparks novels, but it was what I would deem a satisfying read. Or listen.

Not all books provide me a satisfying ending, and yet I find that satisfying too. I don’t like predictable. Some fiction really gets me thinking.

And that is why we read. To take us out of our known for a little bit and provide with us with a glimpse of something we may not have pondered.

To see the world or a relationship or even a town with a different perspective is good.

That is why I love travel so much, it opens my head and heart to new ways of being.

Reading does that too.

So I am a new fan of audio books. All I currently have are nonfiction that purposely makes me think beyond my horizons. Fiction can do that too. I know I’m a little late to the party, and the audio book industry has been doing just fine without me as a fan, but now that I am one, look out.

The editor in me still finds places I would tweak but for the most part, I enjoy. I am learning and soaking in the story and the story telling.

And now I know I can do so from my car. I love my everexpanding world. Now, off to the library!

SENATE WEEK IN REVIEW: JULY 27-31 hike for lawmakers that took effect on July 1 was rejected in the House on July 28 by a vote of 101-1. House Bill 576 could be considered by the Senate when they reconvene on Aug. 4.

Because of the way that state law is written, legislators are automatically given a cost-ofliving adjustment—essentially a pay increase—each fiscal year.

Though lawmakers rejected these automatic pay increases in past years, the Democrat-controlled Legislature failed to stop the automatic pay increase from taking effect in Fiscal Year 2016.

In response, Senate Republican lawmakers joined together to sponsor Senate Bill 1083, which removed the cost-of-living adjustment; however, that bill was not called by Democrat leadership for a vote in the Senate.

Republican legislators joined Gov. Rauner in criticizing the pay hikes, and called for Democrats to take action on Republican legislation to eliminate the cost-of-living adjustment for the Pay hike rejected next fiscal year.

After extensive criticism from The original salary increase Republican lawmakers and Gov. called for an additional $1,600 Bruce Rauner, a two-percent pay for cost-of-living expenses to be

added to legislators’ base salaries. If allowed to go into effect, the automatic pay increase would cost the state approximately $283,200 per year.

Illinois sparks tourists’ interest Illinois continues to welcome growing tourist numbers and their economic benefits for the fourth straight year in a row.

According to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Tourism, Illinois witnessed a 3.5 percent increase in visitors from 2013, hosting approximately 109.4 million tourists in 2014.

These tourism figures and travel expenditures have been linked to the generation of more than $36.3 billion for the state’s economy, a total of $2.7 billion in state and local tax revenues and the creation of 5,000 new jobs throughout Illinois.

State Fair set for Aug. 13-23 Started originally as a showcase of Illinois’ agricultural industry, the annual Illinois State Fair has evolved throughout the years to include a variety of exhibits and activities.

Scheduled to run Aug. 13-23, the State Fair promises something for everyone to enjoy.

From the iconic butter cow to favorites like the high-dive show and the agriculture tent, the State Fair has attractions for every taste and interest.

The State Fair is also host to a number of entertainment options such as tractor pulls, horse racing, the Twilight Parade and well-known performers in the Grandstand, including Sammy Hagar, Rascal Flatts, The Fray and Austin Mahone. From 7 a.m. to midnight, visitors are welcome to come out and enjoy some good food, fun rides and great entertainment.

bers continue to be a concern as state resources are stretched.

According to the Department of Corrections’ quarterly report, Illinois’ prisons had 47,483 inmates in custody as of May. Although a decline in population figures is promising, state prison facilities are only designed to accommodate 32,000 prisoners.

To combat overcrowded prisons, Gov. Rauner issued an Executive Order in February creating a commission charged with identifying ways to reform the criminal justice system of Illinois and reduce the prison population. The commission’s goal is to have the prison population drop by 25 percent over the next 10 years.

To read the full quarterly report, visit the Department of Corrections’ Web site.

To read more about the daily schedule and pricing discounts for groups such as veterans, senior citizens and Family Day go to the Illinois State Fair webBills signed into law site.

Gov. Rauner took action on a number of bills during the week.

Prison population lower, A complete list is available on but still overcrowded The Department of Correc- the Senate Action page of the tions is reporting its lowest Senate Republican Caucus Web inmate population in almost five site at http://senategop.state. years, yet facilities remain over- il.us/AbouttheSenate/SenateAccrowded and population num- tion.aspx.

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SCHRADER’S FALL CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

MACHINERY AUCTION

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

1414 State Road 23, Dodgeville, Wisconsin  Ph.: 608-935-3326 - Fax: 608-935-5342

THURS., AUGUST 20 - 8:00 A.M.

For a complete listing and photos visit our websites at: www.hennesseyimp.com or www.studers.com or www.warco1.com/auctions

5995 IL 75 E, Dakota, IL

SELLING: TRACTORS, FIELD EQUIPMENT, LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT & FENCING, SHOP AND LAWN EQUIPMENT, BUILDING MATERIAL, HAY & STRAW, AUTO & TRUCKS - NO HOUSEHOLD GOODS THIS SALE GET LISTINGS IN FOR AD

815-449-2215 - Ron Schrader 4400000453 - David Schrader 4410001020

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HENNESSEY IMPLEMENT, INC. LARRY THOMMEN ESTATE AUCTION STUDER SUPER SERVICES, INC.

NOTE: OPEN FOR VIEWING AUGUST 29, 2015 - 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. 1703 6th Street, Monroe - 608-328-8331 SHOP EQUIPMENT: Delta Table Saw. Delta Planer. Delta Sander. Delta Jointer. Bobcat Hennessey Inc.Large Amount of Hand now Tube Air Compressor is – Gas Powered.

Saw Blades. Implement, Shop Vac. Power Sprayer.

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Tools – Wrenches, Socket Sets, Come-alongs, ToolAUCTION Chests, Hammers, Screw  Drivers. Large  2015 DODGEVILLE DATES Selection of NutsEACH & Bolts.

Parts – Electrical Items.

Bolt Bin Assortment.

Power Tools SALE IS HELD THE THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY EVEN MONTH – Drills, Saws.

Garden Cart. Electric Drill. Tarps. OCTOBER Extension Cords.

Milwaukee Sawzall.

Trimmers. Hoses. 1800 PSI 15 - DECEMBER 17 Power Washer. Leaf Blower. Parts Drawer Unit. Metal Cabinet. Gas Water Pump. Lime Spreader.

Step Ladders. - APPROX. 50 FLATS OF HARDWARE, NUTS & BOLTS, ELECTRICAL, & MISC GOLFLARRY CART: Yamaha Gas Golf Cart. FARM SUPPLIES:AUCTION Chicken Feeders. (3) Bags THOMMEN ESTATE Pasture Mix. Sprayer. Tomato Cages. (4) Rolls of Barbwire. 100’ Chain Link Fence. Bunk Feeder. (2) BENTON AUCTION BARN: 72 Easy St – Benton WI 53803 Gates. Shovels. Hay Forks. Bale Spears. Grain Aerator. (2) Chicken Boxes. – MANY MORE ITEMS Sunday August 30, 2015 9:00Bell.

A.M. ANTIQUES & MISC: Large Cast Iron School Bell. –Dinner 45 Records. Oil Cans. Beam OPEN FOR AUGUST 29, 2015 - 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.Antique Bottles.NOTE: Elvis Bottles.

Cow Bell.VIEWING Cast IronAUGUST John Deere Sign.

(2) Hand Carved Cuckoo Clocks.

NOTE: OPEN FOR VIEWING 29, 2015 9:00 A.M. –Compressor 4:00 P.M. SHOP EQUIPMENT: Delta Table Saw. Delta Planer.

Delta Sander.

Delta Jointer.

BobcatBarrel.

Tube Air China Cabinet.

Trophies.

Double Sided Greyhound Sign.

Saddles.

Saddle Bicycle.

Yard – Gas Powered.

Saw Blades.

Shop Vac. Power Sprayer.

Large Amount Hand Tools Wrenches,Delta Socket Sets, Come-alongs, SHOP EQUIPMENT: Delta Table Saw. DeltaofPlaner.

Delta– Sander.

Jointer.

Bobcat Sticks. Harness.

Baskets.

Wringer Buck Tool Chests, Hammers, Windmill.

Screw Drivers.

LargeHoosier SelectionCabinet. of Nuts &Sleigh Bolts. Bells.

Parts –Amana Electrical Items. Washer.

Bolt Bin Assortment.

Tube Air Compressor – Garden GasGlass Powered.

Saw Blades.

Shop Vac. Sprayer.

Large Amount of Hand Power – Drills, Saws.

Cart.

Electric Drill.

Tarps.

Extension Cords.

Milwaukee Sawzall.

Trimmers.

Hoses.

Saw.Tools Sythes.

Yard Sticks.

Jars.

200 Sets of Antique SaltPower & Pepper Shakers.

Large Selection of Tools –Glass Wrenches, Come-alongs, Tool Chests, Screw Drivers.

1800 Antique PSI Power Washer.

LeafSocket Blower. Sets, Parts Unit.

Metal Cabinet.

GasHammers, Water Lime Spreader.

Step Ladders.

Ware.

Antique Bed Drawer Frames.

Bale Forks.

Pulleys.

Saws.Pump.

Tools.

Crocks.

MilkLarge Cans.

- APPROX. 50 FLATS HARDWARE, & BOLTS, ELECTRICAL, & MISC - Power GOLF Tools CART: YamahaSaws.

Gas Golf Selection of NutsOF & Bolts.

Parts –NUTS Electrical Items.

Bolt Bin Assortment.

– Drills, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE: 40’Pasture Flat Screen TV. Grand Father Clock.

Corner Cabinet.100’ Cart.

FARM SUPPLIES: Chicken Feeders. (3)LG Bags Mix. Sprayer.

Tomato Cages.

(4) Rolls of Barbwire.

Garden Cart.

Electric Drill.

Tarps.

Extension Cords.

Milwaukee Sawzall.

Trimmers.

Hoses.

1800 Chain Link Fence.

Bunk Feeder.

(2) Gates.

Forks.

Bale Spears.

Grain Aerator.

(2) Chicken Boxes.

–PSI MANY Glide Chair & Ottoman.

Lamps.

PoleShovels.

Lamps.Hay Cedar Chest.

Hand Carved Cooks Clock.

Metal Cabinet.

Power Washer.

Leaf Blower.

Parts Drawer Metal Cabinet.

Pump.

MORE ITEMS - ANTIQUES & MISC: Large Cast Unit.

Iron School Bell.

DinnerGas Bell.Water 45 Records.

OilLime Cans.Spreader.

Beam Bottles.

Misc Chairs.

Roll Top Desk.

Leather Couch.

Leather Chairs & Ottoman.

Metal & Glass End Tables.

Elvis Bottles.

Cow Bell.

Cast Iron John Deere Sign.

(2) Hand Carved Cuckoo Clocks. Antique China Cabinet.

Trophies.

Step Ladders.

- APPROX. 50 FLATS OF HARDWARE, NUTS & BOLTS, ELECTRICAL, & MISC Double Sided Greyhound Sign. Saddles.

Saddle Barrel.

Bicycle.

Yard Sticks.

Windmill.

Baskets.

(4) Large Pictures. Power Recliners.

Oak Table & 6 Chairs.

OakHarness.

Cabinets.

Curved ChinaHoosier Hutch.Cabinet.

Log GOLF CART: Yamaha Gas Golf Cart.

FARM SUPPLIES: Chicken Feeders.

(3) Bags Sleigh Bells.

Amana WringerWhite Washer.

Buck Saw. YardCustom Sticks. Glass Sets ofSet Antique & Pepper Table.

White Dresser.

Bedroom Set.Sythes.

Dressers.

MadeJars.

Log200 Bedroom - LogSalt Dresser, Shakers.

Large Selection of Antique Glass Ware.(4) Antique Bed Frames. Bale Forks.

Pulleys.

Saws.

Tools.

Crocks.

Milk (2) Cans.

Pasture Mix. Sprayer.

Tomato Cages.

Rolls of Barbwire.

100’ Chain Link Fence.

Bunk Feeder.

Log Queen Bed Set, Log Table, Log Night Stand, Log End Table, & Log Bench.

Queen Comforter.

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE: LG 40’ Flat Screen TV. Grand Father Clock. Corner Cabinet.

Glide ChairITEMS & Ottoman.

Gates.

Shovels.

Hay Forks.

Bale Spears.

Grain Aerator.

(2) Chicken Boxes.

– MANY MORE Lamps.Blankets Pole Lamps.

Cedar Chest.

Hand HOUSEHOLD Carved Cooks Clock. Metal Cabinet.Weber Misc Chairs.

Desk. Leather & Bedding.

MISC ITEMS: Grill. Roll NewTop Defender HomeCouch.

Leather Chairs & Ottoman.

Metal & Glass Tables.

LargeBell.

Pictures.

Power Oak Table & 6 Chairs.

ANTIQUES & MISC: LargeEnd Cast Iron (4) School Dinner Bell.Recliners.

45 Records.

Oil Cans.

BeamOak Security System.

NikonLog Camera.

(2) Mix Masters.

Glass.

Dish Set. Cooking Utensils.

Bake Set Cabinets.

Curved China Hutch.

Table.

White Dresser.

WhiteColor Bedroom Set. Dressers.

Custom Made Log Bedroom Bottles.

Elvis Bottles.

Cow Glass Bell.

Cast Iron John Deere Sign.Pans.

(2)Table, Hand Carved Cuckoo Clocks.

Pressure Cooker.

Ware.

Crock Pots Games, Toys, Books.

GraniteAntique Dish - LogWare.

Dresser, Log Queen Bed Set, Log Table, Log NightPot. Stand, Log&End & Log Bench.

Queen Comforter.

Blankets ChinaLuggage.

Cabinet.

Trophies. Double Greyhound Sign.

Saddles.

Barrel.

Bicycle.

Yard & Bedding.

MISC HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: Weber Grill. Deep New Defender Home Security System.

Nikon Pans.

Christmas Lights &Sided Décor.

Small Freeze.

FoodSaddle Vacuum Sealer.

FrontCamera.

Load (2) Mix Masters.

Glass.Windmill.

Dish Set. Baskets.

Cooking Utensils.

Bake Ware. Pressure Cooker.

Glass Wringer Ware. Crock Pot. Pots & Pans.

Sticks. Color Harness.

Sleigh Bells.

Amana Washer.

Buck Washing Machine &Hoosier Dryer –Cabinet.

LIKELights NEW. Heaters.

Fans.

Games, Toys, Books. Granite Dish Pans.Jars.

Luggage.

Christmas & Electric Décor.

Small Deep Freeze.Large Food Vacuum Sealer.

Saw. Sythes.

Sticks.

Glass 200–Sets ofIS Antique & Pepper Shakers.

THIS IS AYard VERY LARGE AUCTION THIS JUST Salt A PARTIAL LISTING; MANYSelection MORE of Front Load Washing Machine & Dryer – LIKE NEW. Electric Heaters. Fans.

Antique Glass Antique Bed BalePLEASE Forks. Pulleys.

Saws.WEBSITE Tools. Crocks.

Cans. & ITEMS WILL BEWare.

AVAILABLE DAYFrames.

OF SALE. VISIT OUR FOR Milk PHOTOS THIS IS A VERY LARGE AUCTION – THIS IS JUST A PARTIAL LISTING; MANY MORE ITEMS WILL BE MORE INFORMATION WWW.POWERSAUCTION.COM HOUSEHOLD LG 40’ Flat Screen TV. Grand Father Clock.

Corner Cabinet.

AVAILABLE DAY FURNITURE: OF SALE. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR PHOTOS & MORE INFORMATION TERMS & CONDITIONS: All Items Must Be Paid The Day Of Sale By: Cash, Check, Credit Card w/ 4% WWW.POWERSAUCTION.COM Glide Chair & Fee. Ottoman.

Lamps.

Lamps.

Cedar Chest.

Carved Cooks Clock.

Metal Cabinet.

Convenience A Photo I.D is Pole required to register.

All SalesHand are Final.

A 10% Buyers Premium Applies TERMS & CONDITIONS: All Items Must Be Paid The Day Of Sale By: Cash, Check, Credit Card w/ 4% Convenience Fee. A Photo on this Auction (NOT TO EXCEED $250.00).

Everything is sold WHERE-IS with no EXCEED warranties or Misc Chairs.toRoll TopAllDesk.

Leather Chairs &AS-IS, Ottoman.

Metal(NOT & Glass End $250.00).

Tables.

I.D is required register.

Sales Leather are Final. Couch.

A 10% Buyers Premium Applies on this Auction TO guarantees ofAS-IS, any WHERE-IS kind implied Auction is notorresponsible for lost or stolen Everything is sold with or no expressed. warranties orPowers guarantees of anyService kind Cabinets. implied expressed.

Powers Auction Service (4) Large Pictures.

Power Recliners.

Oak Table & 6 Chairs.

Oak Curved China Hutch.

Log once sold.items once sold. is not responsibleitems for lost or stolen Table. White Dresser. White Bedroom Set. Dressers. Custom Made Log Bedroom Set - Log Dresser, AUCTION MANAGED BY: POWERS AUCTION #91Queen Comforter.

Log Queen Bed Set, Log Table, Log Night Stand, Log End Table, &SERVICE Log Bench.

2445 E. STATE HWY 11, SO.WAYNE, WI 53587 Blankets & Bedding. MISC HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: Weber Grill. New Defender Home 608-439-5764 Security System. Nikon Camera. (2) PHONE: Mix Masters.

Color Glass. Dish Set. Cooking Utensils. Bake Ware. Pressure Cooker. Glass Ware. Crock Pot. Pots & Pans. Games, Toys, Books. Granite Dish Pans. Luggage. Christmas Lights & Décor. Small Deep Freeze. Food Vacuum Sealer. Front Load Machine & Dryer – LIKE Electric Heaters.

Fans. Will Be Sold To The Since We Have SoldWashing Our Home And Are Moving, The NEW. Following Personal Property

*LARGE PUBLIC AUCTION*

THIS IS A Located VERY LARGE – THIS JUST AIllinois.

PARTIAL LISTING; Highest Bidder At 1439AUCTION chamberlain road, IS Esmond, Located 5 MilesMANY North MORE Of Rochelle, ITEMS WILL BE AVAILABLE DAY OF SALE. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR PHOTOS & Illinois On I-39 To Rt.MORE 64, Then East 2 Miles To Chamberlain Road Or 12 Miles West Of Sycamore, Illinois INFORMATION WWW.POWERSAUCTION.COM On Rt. 64 To&Chamberlain Watch For Auction Signs Rt.64 TERMS CONDITIONS:Road.

All Items Must BeAlmburg Paid The Day Of Sale By: Off Cash, Check, Credit Card w/ 4% Convenience Fee. A Photo I.D is required to register. All Sales are Final. A 10% Buyers Premium Applies on this Auction (NOT TO EXCEED $250.00). Everything is sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS with no warranties or guarantees of any kind implied or expressed. Powers Auction Service is not responsible for lost or stolen items once sold.

Saturday, August 15th Starting at 9:30 a.m.

* Antiques * Furniture * Tools * Horse Trailer *AUCTION Shop Equipment *Yard & Garden * AUCTION MANAGED BY: POWERS SERVICE #91

Pre-Auction Viewing Friday August 14th, 9-5p.m. Terms: Cash, Check, Credit Cards, Nothing Removed Until Settled For, Not Responsible For Accidents Injury or Theft. Pictures on Web Site www.allmburgauctions.com Patroit Dogs Lunch on site.

Almburg Auctioneering Inc. 815-825-2727, Malta, Illinois. Steve & Andrew Almburg.

Larry & Sharon Forest, Owners.

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Shop Tools Mechanics Tools Mac 12 Drawer Tool Chest; Mac 13 Drawer Roller Cabinet W/ Side Hanger; 2445 E. STATE HWY 11, SO.WAYNE, WI 53587 Complete Sets Of Mac Angle Head, Combination, Open End Wrenches; Mac Sockets And Ratchets; PHONE: 608-439-5764 Other Mac Tools; Lots Of Sockets, ½, ¾ Drive, Impacts; Air Tools Torq Wrenches.

WE WILL HAVE A HAY RACK LOADED WITH TOP QUALITY HAND POWER TOOLS. Milwaukee, Bosch. Mikta, Saws-All, Chop Saws, Drills, Circler Saws, Worm Drive, Sanders, Planners, Routers, Hammer Drills, Port-A-Power; Finish Air Nailers, Angle Grinders Automotive Paint Sprayers, Hyd Jacks, Floor Jacks, You Name It I Think Larry Has It!. Wood Working Tools; Craftsman Power Tools Including A 10” Table Saw, Sliding Miter Saw, 12” Band Saw, Amrox 12 Speed ½ Floor Standing Drill Press, 8ton Cherry Picker Hoist, Stil, Chain Saws, Drywall Lift; Scaffolding; Heavy Duty Steel Shelving; 2-Modular Roller Tool Cabinets 6 Drawer And 9 Drawer; Makita Miter Saw. Power Equipment Kubota G5200 Diesel Lawn Tractor W/44” Mower Deck And Snow Blower; Hustler Fastrak Zero Turn Mower, 52” Cut; Scag 48” Mower, Trans Is Out But Have Spare Parts; Toro 8-25 Riding Mower; Karcher 2200psi Gas Powered Power Washer; Craftsman 17” Rear Tine Roto Tiller; Several Push Trimming Mowers; Stil Gas Weed Eater, Like New; 1997 Moritz 6x13 Livestock Trailer, Very Good Condition; Heider 6x12 Barge Box On Case Running Gear; Hay Rack On JD Gear And Hoist; Leland 7x10 Snowmobile Tilt Top Trailer; Electric Powered 1 Bag Cement Mixer On Wheels; Fiberglass And Aluminum Extension Ladders; Lots Of Double Hook Log Chains; Lots Of Yard And Garden Tools, Shovels, Rakes Etc; Garden Shed Full Of Lawn And Garden Items From Pruners To Fertilizer; 4ft Pull Type Lawn Roller; Case 4-14 Pull Type Hyd Lift Plow; Agri-Fab Yard Sprayer Antiques * Collectibles * Furniture Western leather horse saddle, 18” like new kids Big Horn saddle 16”; Like New Patio Furniture, Glass Top Side Tables, Dining Table, Glider Seat, High Back Patio Chairs; Wrought Iron Mesh Top Patio Table W/6 Chairs And Matching Umbrella; Wurlitzer Console Piano, Perfect Condition; Ge Like New Refrigerator W/ Top Freezer; Crosley Uprite Freezer, Like New; Ge Electric Stove; Fit Spine Inversion System; 4 Post Queen Size Bed W/ Select Comfort Adjustable Mattress; 6ftx7ft Wood Storage Cabinets, Very Nice; Nappa Leather Sofa And Matching Love Seat, Like New; Foosball Table; Kitchen-Aid Professional 600 Mixer; DVD, VHS, CD Stero Rack System W/ Speakers; Antique Chimney Pine Cabinet; Single And Double Trees; Old Hay Grapple W/ Trolly; Old Wooden Fertilizer Box; Old Fanning Mill; Lots Of Barn And old Building Items; 18” Cast Iron Dinner Bell W/ Yoke; Step Back Pine Hutch And Matching Table W/ 4 Chairs; housewares, Christmas and home décor; And Many Other Items Of Interest And Collectable Too Numerous To Mention.

Auctioneers note; This is a very Nice, Clean Line Of Furniture And Equipment. Make The Drive Out To The Country And Join Us For This Great Auction. You Won’t Be Disappointed.

www.hacksauction.com SATURDAY, August 15th – 10:00 A.M.

805 E. State St., Cherry Valley, IL Don & Gayle Kleindl Auction

Antiques & Collectibles; Coca-Cola Clock & Others; Antique & Household Furniture; Quality Household Furnishings; China & Glassware; Lighting; Primitives; Silver; Adv.; Toys; 1939 Lincoln Print; Bicycles; Old Cookbooks; Electronics; Estaban Acoustic Electric Guitar; Sporting & Recreational; Office Items; Coin-Op Machines; Bicycles; Toys & Games; Retro Furniture; Appliances; New Laminate Flooring & Carpeting; Tools & Equipment; Lawn & Garden; ‘03 Chilton Alum. Utility Trailer; Much More; Many New Items.

SUNDAY, August 16th – 10:30 A.M.

5180 Guilford Rd., Rockford, IL Tuite Estate Auction

Antiques & Collectables; 1930’s Walnut Baby Grand Piano; National & Local Sports Memorabilia Collection; Quality Household Furnishings & Furniture; Artwork; Appliances; Glassware; Electronics; Mitsubishi 52 in. Flat Screen TV; Gold & Silver Jewelry & Watches; LP Records; Primitives; Good Hardback Books; Tools; Lawn & Garden; Gravely Garden Tractors & Attachments; More! REAL ESTATE at 2 P.M.: See Details Below!

‘RAIN DRAIN INC. FINAL LIQUIDATION AUCTION’ WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19th – 10:00 A.M. 1310 Samuelson Rd., Rockford, IL Contractors & Commercial Equipment Auction! (6) New Quality Steel Tandem Dump Trailers (2 Goosenecks); Vehicles: ‘99 Ford F-250 4x4 HD Pickup; ‘97 Chevrolet 2500 Silverado 4x4 Pickup; ‘97 GMC 2500 Savana Van; ‘95 Ford Cube Truck; New Boss 8 ft. Snow Plow; 2010 Pace 12 ft. Cargo Trailer & NTM GM5 Gutter Forming Machine; Loads of ACM Aluminum Stock; Metal Brakes; Nice Selection of Tools & Power Equipment; New Generators; Compressors; Heaters; Welders & Torch; Coates Tire Machine; Related Gutter Parts & Hardware Stock; Lumber & More!

75 ACRE WISCONSIN LAND AUCTION THURSDAY, AUGUST 20th – 1:00 P.M. 6320 Pine St./Rt. 83, Burlington, WI 75 Acres Located on the W. Side of Rt. 83. Just S. of the Burlington Bypass. Prime Location w/ Many Uses. Crop Land, Woods & Timber, Live Spring Water & 60’x60’ Horse Barn. Flex-Use Parcel, Agriculture, Commercial, Recreational & Hunting, Possible Stone Quarry. Auction Held On Site.

REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS

SUN., AUG. 16: 2 P.M.: 5180 Guilford Rd., Rockford, IL: 1940’s Cape Cod Home on. 5.5 Acre Estate.

Coach House Rental. Carriage Shop. 3,000 sq. ft. Home w/6-BR’s. 2-Baths. Brick Fireplace.

TUES., AUG. 25: 6 P.M.: 1016 Franklin Place, Rockford, IL: Classic 2-Story, 2-Family Home. Beautiful Hardwood Floors. Original Oak Woodwork. Garage w/Alley Access.

TUES., SEPT. 3: 4067 Oaklane Rd., Rockford, IL: 6 P.M.: Kishwaukee River Front Home. 2-BR Exposed Ranch on (2) Lots. Private Rural Setting. 100 ft. of River Frontage.

RURAL ACREAGE, HOME & BUILDING

SUN., SEPT. 13: 1989 N. Meridian Rd., Rockford IL – 1 P.M.: 4.79 Acres w/Ranch Home & Metal Storage Building. Great Location, Many Possibilities.

Please Call for Details or a Private Showing!

Please log-on to Hack’s website for Color Photos & Complete Listings!

Hack’s Auction & Realty Service, Inc.

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 NEW MONROE LOCATION  BENTON AUCTION BARN: 72 Easy St – Benton WI 53803 We are August pleased30, to2015 announce that Sunday – 9:00 A.M.

Greg & Swan Hachmeister, Auctioneers www.hacksauction.com I.A.F.L. #444.000128 Pecatonica, IL 815-239-1436

Auction Schedule Thursday, August 13th - Glenda Folgate Antique Auction – 4067 Oaklane Rd., Rockford, IL - 12:00 P.M. Several generation collection of Antiques, Primitives, Collectibles, Fine China, Victorian Glassware, Clocks, Early George Washburn Bowl Back Mandolin, Massive Oak Country Victorian Chest, Irish Belleek Collection and Much More! Hack’s Auction & Realty Service, Inc., Pecatonica, IL, 815-239-1436, hacksauction.com Saturday, August 15th - Don & Gayle Kleindl Auction – 805 E. State St., Cherry Valley, IL - 10:00 A.M Antiques & Collectibles, Coca-Cola Clock, Quality Household Furnishings, China & Glassware, Electronics & Guitar, Sporting, Coin-Op, Bicycles, Toys & Games, Retro Furniture, Tools & Equipment, Lawn & Garden and much more, many new items. Hack’s Auction & Realty Service, Inc., Pecatonica, IL, 815-2391436, hacksauction.com Sunday, August 16th - Tuite Estate Real Estate Auction – 5180 Guilford Rd., Rockford, IL - 2:00 P.M. Featuring a 3,000+ square foot Cape Cod home situated on 5.5 park-like secluded acres! Also, Three Bedroom Coach House & carriage shop.

Home has up to 6 bedrooms - 2 baths - sun porch - arch doorways - 2 fireplaces. Across from Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Golf Course & Country Club! Personal Property at 10:30 A.M. OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, August 2nd - 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Hack’s Auction & Realty Service, Inc., Pecatonica, IL, 815-2391436, hacksauction.com Wed., August 19th – 10:00 A.M. 1310 Samuelson Rd., Rockford, IL -- Rain Drain Inc. Final Liquidation Auction - Contractors & Commercial Equipment Auction. Hack’s Auction & Realty Service, Inc., Pecatonica, IL, 815-239-1436, hacksauction.com Thurs., August 20th – 1:00 P.M. 6320 Pine St./Rt. 83, Burlington, WI -- 75 Acre Burlington WI Land Auction. Hack’s Auction & Realty Service, Inc., Pecatonica, IL, 815-239-1436, hacksauction.com Sat., August 22nd – 11:30 A.M. Winnebago County 4-H Livestock Auction. Winnebago County Fairgrounds Pecatonica, IL.

Winnebago County Fairgrounds Pecatonica, IL. Hack’s Auction & Realty Service, Inc., Pecatonica, IL, 815-239-1436, hacksauction. com Sun., August 23rd – 11:00 A.M. Hack’s Auction Antique Center – 400 W. Third St., Pecatonica, IL. Coin & Collectible Currency Auction. Hack’s Auction & Realty Service, Inc., Pecatonica, IL, 815-239-1436, hacksauction.com Saturday, Aug. 22 -- 10 a.m. sharp! Real Estate Auction. 1013 Cavite Ct., Rockford, IL. 61108. Open House: Sunday, July 26, 1 to 3 p.m. Very nice 2,065 sq. ft. all brick three bedroom ranch on cul-de-sac. Two baths, fireplace, vaulted ceiling, two-car attached garage, shed. For info or private showing, call Lyle Lee, 815-988-0249. Lee Auction Service, Belvidere, IL. Lyle Lee, auctioneer.

815-988-0249. leeauctionservice.com Tues., August 25th – 10:30 A.M. 1728 Brookhaven Dr., Rockford, IL. Larry & Barb Nelson Auction. Hack’s Auction & Realty Service, Inc., Pecatonica, IL, 815-239-1436, hacksauction.com Tues., August 25th – 6:00 P.M. 1016 Franklin Place, Rockford, IL. Bruno Real Estate Auction. Hack’s Auction & Realty Service, Inc., Pecatonica, IL, 815-239-1436, hacksauction.com Thurs., August 27th – NOON. 301 S. Seward St., Winnebago, IL. Gambrel Antique Auction. Beautiful Selection of Antiques, Primitives, Collectibles, Primitives, Fine China & Glassware and more! Hack’s Auction & Realty Service, Inc., Pecatonica, IL, 815-239-1436, hacksauction.com Sat., August 29th – 10:00 A.M. 10538 S. Pecatonica Rd., Leaf River, IL. Max Wenzel Farm Machinery Auction. Hack’s Auction & Realty Service, Inc., Pecatonica, IL, 815-2391436, hacksauction.com Sun., August 30th – 10:00 A.M. 108 Sycamore Lane, Machesney Park, IL. Randy Papini Estate Auction. Hack’s Auction & Realty Service, Inc., Pecatonica, IL, 815-2391436, hacksauction.com Saturday, September 19 - Schrader’s Fall Consignment Auction, 815-449-2215.

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PECATONICA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL (4 POSITIONS AVAILABLE).

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Real Estate Apartments

Other for Rent

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS 55+ or disabilities Rent based on income.

Planned Activities Move in bonus $100 value

CLAYTON COURT APARTMENTS

51 Clayton Ct. Winnebago, IL 61088 1-815-335-7421 • 1-815-590-7761

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Other Real Estate PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familiar/ status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-900669-9777. The toll-free tele phone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Clayton Court is Professionally Managed PPM L.L.C. An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

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Great neighborhood.

3 BR, 2.5 BA For appointment: 815-623-2940

He loves it.

You hate it.

It’s time to sell it.

CHILD CARE DISCLAIMER No individual, unless licensed or holding a permit as a child care facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service. A child care facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is specifically licensed or issued a permit. Rock Valley Publishing strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in its care.

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1987 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO V6 FWD. Car show beauty.

New factory wheels, new tires. $2400. 847-987-7669

Lawn & Garden

1998 MONTE CARLO new tires $1800 OBO 815-540-9892.

LAWN BOY rear engine riding lawn mower, 30 inch deck, 8 hp, running condition, includes extra blades and owners manual, $99 815-965-4897.

1999 JEEP GR CHEEROKE fully loaded, $3,200 OBO Call 262210-9831 or 262-716-1380.

Personals

2001 CHRYSLER Concord LXI 134,600mi, gold, leather, good cond. $2,300 815-947-2172

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DISCLAIMER NOTICE This publication does not knowingly accept fraudulent or deceptive advertising. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all ads, especially those asking for money in advance.

GUN SHOW. August 21st, 22nd, 23rd Westfair - Fairgrounds, Council Bluffs Iowa. Friday 4pm9pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-3pm. Large Selection of Guns and Ammunition for sale.

For more information, call 563608-4401 (MCN) HOTELS FOR HEROS - to find out more about how you can help our service members, veterans and their families in their time of need, visit the Fisher House website at www.fisherhouse.org.

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LEARNING TO READ- can be both fun and educational. Learn more about this wholesome farm book. Richard the Donkey and his LOUD, LOUD Voice at www.RichardThe Donkey.com MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT SALE, Mon., SEPT 14, 2015 at 9:00 A.M> Consign early by Aug 28, 2015 for complete advertising. No Small Items, Tires, or Pallet Items Accepted After Friday, Sept. 4. Next REC Consignment Sale is Oct. 10, 2015. Gilbert’s Sale Yard, LLC, 641-398-2218. 2 MI. N. of Floyd, IA on Hwy. 218.

Tractor House Internet Bidding Available. www.gilbertsaleyard. com (MCN)

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2000 FORD VX 2 212k, runs & drives good, new fuel tank, needs clutch & rear brakes, $625 OBO 262-806-2463.

2000 GMC BLACK SUV all wheel drive, 120k, $4,000 OBO Call 262-539-2414.

Wanted to Buy

Call Rock Valley Publishing @ 815-877-4044

1994 FIREBIRD Trans Am GT, 25th Anniversary Edition, fully loaded w/62K miles, $10,500, contact Nick 262-949-4434

CLASSIFIED IN-COLUMN ADS cannot be credited or refunded after the ad has been placed.

Ads canceled before deadline will be removed from the paper as a service to our customers, but no credit or refund will be issued to your account.

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For Sale Announcements

Electronics

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For Sale

ATVs/Golf Carts 2011 POLARIS 500 ATV Excellent condition, AWD, front winch, rear cargo rack, snowplow attachment included. $4500. 262.843.1843.

2013 ARCTIC CAT Prowler XTX 700 side x side. Loaded with power steering, alum. wheels, 3000# winch, cover. Senior driver, 1,070 miles, orange & black graphics.

A-1 cond. Asking $10,000. Call 608-455-6944.

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2000 LINCOLN Navigator, 120k miles, black w/gray leather interior, new tires, headlights. Very nice condition. Call for details 262-989-4112

You can place an ad in the Rock Valley Publishing Newspapers and let others know what goods you will be selling.

1995 1750SE CARABELLE open bow 135hp, 3.0XL Alta 1 Mercruiser, easy loader trailer, $4,900 Call 708-543-9797.

1995 CROWNLINE 22.5’, 350 Chevy, Cuddy porter potty, low hours, all the toys, skis jacket & etc., very well maintained, $9,200 Call 815-985-0795.

2007 STARCRAFT-STAR FIRE 1700 17 ft., fish finder, trolling motor, custom cover, 2012 Mercury 40 hp, 4 stroke, 2012 Mercury 9.9 4 stroke, trailer. Very good cond., $11,900. 262-864-4290 or 815228-1988

2008 ALUMACRAFT CLASSIC 16.5’, black, twin hall, custom trailmate trailer, honda 75 hp electric start stainless prop, minnkota 55 pd bow mounted, lawrence X50 locator, mouring cover, app. 30 hours in water, stored indoors all the time, $12,000 OBO Call 262514-2373.

2001 FORD FOCUS Red, very well maintained, 176 k hwy miles. $2100.. 224-572-3755 2001 RED MUSTANG 125k, very good condition, V6, automatic, $5,250, 262-210-1668

24’ MAXUM. 1994, 350 Mercruiser. Kitchen, bdrms, trailer. Trade in? $9,300 847-395-2669

2003 FORD FOCUS ZX3 2 dr.

5spd. hatchback, Burgundy, 4 brand new radial tires, & 4 like new Hankook snow tires, 90k mi.

32mpg, $2,500 262-763-4545.

OUTBOARD MOTOR 5.5HP $80.

630-279-6747 or 630-873-0247

2005 PONTIAC G-6 GT 92k, loaded, leather, sunroof, low blue book value $3,975, asking $3,200 Call 262-662-0538.

2006 CHRYSLER SEBRING TOURING V-6, all power, 4 dr., great car in/out. $2,700? Trade?

847-395-2669.

2008 CHEVY AVEO 5 LS manual, 97k, hwy mi., non smoker, AC, cruise, power sunroof, fog lights, new brakes, no rust, clean. $4300 Call 262-534-5885.

2008 TOYOTA YARIS 40 mi per gallon, great shape, runs good, $5,800 Call 262-206-2302.

2012 TOYOTA COROLLA S 4 dr, great condition, low miles $12,300 Call 414-559-6225.

CARS FOR TROOPS! DONATE YOUR CAR and help the military charity of your choice. Fast, free pickup. Tax Deductible. Call Now! 800-955-1628 (MCN)

Automobiles Wanted CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$ PAID! Running or Not, All Years, Makes, Models. Free Towing! We’re Local! 7 Days/Week.

Call Toll Free: 1-888-416-2330 CASH FOR CARS: All Cars/ Trucks Wanted. Running or Not! Top Dollar Paid. We Come To You! Any Make/Model. Call For Instant Offer: 1-800-8645960

DONATE YOUR CAR TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. 1-800283-0205 (MCN) Donate Your Car to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800-6561632 GET CASH TODAY for any car/ truck. I will buy your car today.

Any Condition. Call 1-800-8645796 or www.carbuyguy.com

Call Rock Valley Publishing @ 815-877-4044 for more information on placing your ad!

1993 RINKER, V6, 220HP, 24FT, I/O, trailer. $7,000. 847-838-1743.

22’ 1988 MARAGE INTRUDER 350 mercruiser magnum engine, well maintained, w/trailer, boat in water, Fox Lake, IL, $6,800 Call 815-245-5038.

CASH FOR CARS: Any Make, Model or Year. We Pay MORE! Running or Not Sell your Car or Truck TODAY Free Towing!

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Turn your trash into someone else’s treasure and fill your pockets with cash.

1991 SEA RAY 17FT open bow.

125 hp, IO, w/trailer & accessories. $3500. Tom 262-492-5433.

Boats 15’ FIBERGLASS BOAT 35 HP, Steering Wheel & cover incl. $700/OBO. 608-897-4177 1978 19’ Century 3000 runabout boat for sale. Newer mechanicals with 5.7L 300HP Mercruiser, SS prop, EZ loader trailer, well kept. $2,000 OBO (815) 590-3566 1986 RANGER & ACL LOT $4000 Runs great- sold as is.

Many extras. 2010 T/M, 05-150 Merc. built in batt. charger, 5 bladed prop, etc. 630-292-8015

WAVE RUNNERS SeaDoo Yamaha, on a 2 place trailer, $2,950 Call 262-215-3144.

Campers and RVs

1999 PACE ARROW 36’, 60k, Ford Tritom, V10, 2 slides, duel air, very well maintained, $25,000 Call 815-985-0795.

2000 31’ DAMON MH 34k mi., new tires & battery, clean, $13,500 Call 815-319-0841.

2001 AIRSTREAM land yacht 30 ft., sleeps 6, 2 roof airs, heat. Too much to list, $19,500 OBO 815616-2866.

2004 ITASCA SUNRISE 34’6” Ford V-10 13136 mi., ex. con. 2 slides, loaded. must see $59,900 608-206-1481

2005 GOLFSTREAM ENDURA Motor Home, gas, 31ft C class, 2A/C, heat, Genset, 1 slide, back up camera, and more. Excellent condition. $44,500. 262-8644290.

2006 SIERRA 5TH WHEEL 28.5 one slide out, bought new in 2007, excellent condition, non smoker, no pets, stored inside, many extras, $15,900 Call 262878-2963.

Farm Machinery

JOHN DEERE A 1952 w/plow.

10ft. disc, antique small disc, side rake, Quack digger, David Bradley cultivator. 262-895-6550.

Motorcycles

1983 BMW R100RT 60th Ann. Ed., looks & runs good, high mi., $2,000 OBO Call 815-337-8213.

2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD KING 10k miles, well maintained, new paint, lots of chrome with Rinehart exhaust, with hoppe fairing with stereo.

Comes with many extras. $9,800, no trades. 262-930-1457.

2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON 883 Sportster, 22,000 mi., great condition, black, new rear tire, clean, $4,800 OBO (262) 729-0113 2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON softail standard. Low miles. Ex cond. $10,000 815-275-7914

2005 TRIKE corvette rear end, 100 cu in. rev. bech engine, harley springer front end, less than 1,000 miles, 4 speed w/reverse, $23,500 Call 815-629-2053 leave message.

2006 SOFTTAIL STANDARD, 600 miles. New Bars, Bags, Pipes, Mirrors, Tank Panel. Security System. 200 rear tire. $11,500/OBO. Call after 5:30PM. 262-767-1904 2011 H.D. IRON 883 blacked out, loud pipes, 16k, $8,500 OBO Call 262-661-9386.

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For Sale Vans, Mini Vans 1998 DODGE CARAVAN $1,500 OBO; 2005 Chevy or GMC new pick up box $900 OBO; set of 4 tires 245-75-16 $160; set of 4 tires 195-60-15 $120; If interested, call 815-608-9894.

ATTENTION!

1999 DODGE GR. CARAVAN V6, new brakes front & back, good tires, runs good, working A/C, seats 7, 192k, $2,850 OBO Call 262-878-2985.

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2004 PONTIAC MONTANA 83K miles, 1 owner, no rust, 25-28 mpg., exc. cond., $4200. 262412-3486.

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Health Department reports first West Nile Virus positive mosquito batch in Boone County BELVIDERE — The Boone County Health Department announces that a batch of mosquitoes collected on July 28 in the 61065 zip code, has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). To date, Boone County has no positive birds or human cases of WNV. WNV is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito that has picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird. Most people with the virus have no clinical symptoms of illness, but some may become ill three to 15 days after the bite of an infected mosquito.

Only about two people in 10 who are bitten by an infected mosquito will experience any illness. Illness from WNV is usually mild and includes fever, headache, and body aches, but serious illness, such as encephalitis and meningitis, and death are possible. Individuals over the age of 50 have the highest risk of severe disease.

“The Health Department is

operating four mosquitoes monitoring sites and reviewing data from throughout the county to identify “hot spots” for the mosquito that carries WNV,” Cindy Frank, Administrator of the Boone County Health Department said.

The Health Department is urging residents to prevent mosquito breeding and to prevent mosquito bites. Recommendations to prevent mosquito breeding include: discard old tires, buckets, barrels, or any water holding containers.

Poke drain holes in tires used as bumpers at docks.

Keep roof gutters and downspouts clear of debris.

Keep trash containers covered.

Empty plastic wading pools at least once a week and store indoors when not in use.

Drain unused swimming pools.

Fill in tree rot holes and hollow stumps that hold water.

Change the water in bird baths and plant urns at least once a

week.

Store boats upside down or drain rainwater weekly.

The Boone County Health Department also recommends practicing the three “Rs”-reduce, repel, and report.

Reduce exposure Avoid being outdoors when mosquitoes are most active, especially between dusk and dawn.

Make sure doors and windows have tight-fitting screens. Repair or replace screens that have tears or other openings. Try to keep doors and windows shut, especially at night.

Eliminate all sources of standing water where mosquitoes can breed, including water in bird baths, ponds, flowerpots, wading pools, old tires, and any other receptacles.

Repel When weather permits, wear long sleeves, long pants, and socks when outdoors. Mos-

Photo by Kathryn Menue

Pictured is Baba Ji who is coordinating the opening of the new Sikh Temple located at 714 3rd Ave. in Rockford.

quitoes may bite through thin clothing, so spraying clothes with repellent containing permethrin or another EPA-registered repellent will give extra protection.

Don’t apply repellents containing permethrin directly to skin. Do not spray repellent on the skin under your clothing. Consult a physician before using repellents on infants.

Take extra care during peak mosquito biting hours. Take extra care to use repellent and protective clothing from dusk to dawn or consider avoiding outdoor activities during these times.

Report The Health Department is monitoring freshly-dead birds, such as crows or blue jays. The

birds must not show any signs of decay or trauma.

To report a dead bird, call (815) 544-2951. Be prepared to give the location, date, and time you found the dead bird.

You may also contact the Health Department to report areas of stagnant water in roadside ditches, flooded yards, and similar locations that may produce mosquitoes.

The Department is relying on county residents to help identify and report potential mosquito breeding areas in and around underdeveloped or abandoned residential building sites and swimming pools.

For more information on West Nile Virus, visit the Illinois Department of Public Health website at: http://www. idph.state.il.us/.

SwedishAmerican wins national organ donation award ROCKFORD — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it is honoring SwedishAmerican, a division of UW Health, for excellence in support of organ donation.

SwedishAmerican was among a select group of hospitals nationwide recognized for reaching the Silver level of achievement for conducting activities that promoted enrollment in state organ donor registries.

This is the third consecutive year SwedishAmerican received the silver status and the fifth year SwedishAmerican has won the award.

SwedishAmerican conducted awareness and registry campaigns to educate staff, patients, visitors and community members about critical need for organ, eye and tissue donors.

By doing this, SwedishAmerican increased the number of potential donors on the state’s donor registry.

The hospital earned points for each activity implemented between August 2014 and April 2015 and was awarded silver recognition through the Workplace Partnership for Life (WPFL) Hospital Campaign.

“I want to thank our hardworking and dedicated staff who helped make this possible,” Nursing Supervisor John Patterson said.

“We are honored to achieve this award. But most importantly, we are honored to advocate organ donation and help donor families have a feeling of purpose surrounding the loss of a loved one.”

To learn more about donor and tissue donation and transplantation from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, visit www.organdonor.gov.

About SwedishAmerican A division of UW Health, SwedishAmerican is dedicated to providing excellence in healthcare and compassionate care to the community.

The organization serves residents of 12 counties in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin through a dedicated and caring staff, a major acute care hospital and a free-standing outpatient cancer center in Rockford, a medical center in Belvidere, a network of 30 primary care and multi-specialty clinics and the region’s largest home healthcare agency.

New Sikh Temple to open in Stateline area Dickerson, Nieman

Realtors announces $1800 raised to purchase, donate school supplies

By Kathryn Menue Staff Editor

STATELINE — The Nanaksar Sikh Temple will open in Rockford at 714 3rd Ave on the corner of Kishwaukee Street and 3rd Avenue.

The former Catholic Church will now be a place for religious worship, spiritual lectures, meditation, inter-faith conferences, and to educate people, neighbors, and the overall community with religious tolerance and drug awareness.

The 30,000 square-foot building, which includes a basement with two additional stories, is currently under renovation. During the renovation, the Sikh Temple will preserve all religious symbols and pictures belonging to the faith of Christianity and donate them to local Christian Churches.

“Hopefully, the temple will be open for worship in the middle of September,” Nanaksar Sikh Temple coordinator Baba Ji said.

However, the grand opening for the Sikh Temple will not be until the middle of April in 2016.

This will be the first Sikh Temple in the area.

Before, people would have to drive to Chicago, Milwaukee, or Madison to find such a place of

Courtesy photo

The new Sikh Temple will open at 714 3rd Ave. in Rockford in the middle of September for worship, but won’t have its grand opening until the middle of April of 2016.

worship. Now, the hour and a half drive will be limited to a 15 minute drive.

For more information, please contact Baba Ji at (815) 308-3313 or email at nanaksarsikhtemple1313@gmail.com.

STATELINE — The five offices of Dickerson & Nieman Realtors and their agents and staffs worked together to collect $1800 in funds.

The funds were used to purchase school supplies. These supplies have been equally distributed to the Belvidere, Rockford and South Beloit districts. This is an annual program that the Realtors and staff participate in through cash donations or deductions from their pay. The program is coordinated each year by the Dickerson Nieman office staff.

Dickerson & Nieman is the Rock River Valley’s largest real estate company with over 140 agents and five locally owned and operated offices. The company is independent and the agents and staff at Dickerson & Nieman are committed to Rockford and the surrounding communities.

For more information please contact Frank Wehrstein at (815) 381-6804 or by email at frankw@dickersonnieman.com or contact Sherree Shadden at (815) 381-6809 or email at sherrees@ dickersonnieman.com.