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Lena Living Center reaches out with charitable community projects Tony Carton Editor

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Friendship Center program director Robin Woolcock, St John Lutheran parish assistant Fawn Nolan, Lena Living Center dietary manager Deb Johnson, Living Center director of nursing Michelle Binkley, Living Center administrator Lynn McCoy, Nolayne Kraft , Restorative Nurse and Lisa Lobdell admissions and marketing coordinator at Lena Living Center gathered Thursday to present the proceeds from the Lena Living Center’s recent Cookout for a Cause to the Friendship Center.

one come in from one of the area churches to do devotion.” The Friendship Center opened about 15 years ago as a project piloted by St John Lutheran Church in Lena. “St John’s Lutheran Church has a parish nurse program and one of the common things that kept arising when the parish nurses were meeting was the need for care givers to have a relief from watching their loved ones at home when they couldn’t be there alone,” said

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LENA — If you noticed lines of cars rolling through the circular drive at the Lena Living Center last week, you should have gotten in line. The center was hosting its annual Cookout for a Cause which not only provided an opportunity to skip cooking that night, but afforded folks with the chance to show support for the Friendship Center, an adult day service facility that has served the Lena community for many years. “Cookout for a Cause is an annual event and a drivethrough fund raiser where folks got a pulled pork sandwich, a bag of chips, a cookie and a drink, all for $5 and the proceeds go to a local charity,” said Lisa Lobdell, the living center’s director of marketing and admissions. “This was our second annual cookout and this year the charity was the Friendship Center adult day care center in Lena.” She said the Friendship Center also serves seniors just like the living center, just at a different stage in their life. “Lena Living Center is committed to a senior’s journey one step at a time and the Friendship Center can be one of those steps before they come to us, so we are supporting another senior group.” Lobdell said. The Friendship Center is an adult day service facility. “Clients come for the day from 8-4,” said Friendship Center Program Director Robin Woolcock. “We have transportation. We have a handicap accessible bus and a van. They come for the day and we do all sort of stuff with them. It helps with socialization, we have some exercise time. We have home cooked meals at noon and we do devotions every week, but once a week we have some-

parish assistant Fawn Nolan. Out of that need stemmed the Friend Center as an adult day care place where folks would have a safe place to take their loved ones with a nurse on duty for them. “A place where they would have nutritious meals and

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monitor their health care needs and at the same time, give the regular caregiver a break for the day to go their own doctor’s appointments or their hair dresser to work or just have the time to take a nap because maybe they don’t have a chance to have a nap. We were excited

to be able to start the project and provide that care.” Nolan said they try to keep their program flexible and implement program changes according to the clients they are serving at the time.

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Lena Living Center Admissions and Marketing Coordinator Lisa Lobdell makes a donation to the food drive currently underway at the center benefitting the Golden Meals project which provides meals not only for their location in Freeport, but also for Meals on Wheels in Stephenson and Jo Daviess Counties,

they are going to be encountering,” she said. “As more and more of us are aging our needs are becoming greater and to keep people in their homes just a little bit longer is a definite goal that we have.” She said for now they just want to continue to grow and get the word out that the Friendship Center is here to help.

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A big part of the goal centers on finding ways to keep folks in their own homes. “I think it is very important for someone to stay in their own home for as long as possible,” said Nolan. “Hopefully their family is visiting them and it helps family interactions. Cost is always a factor and it is cheaper to live in your own home. It’s just a good idea.” She emphasized the importance of social activity. “I notice that some of the people are more reserved when they started coming to the center, but soon they are actually participating in games and cards and things like that,” she said. Both Nolan and Woolcock sang the praises of their small, but dedicated cadre of volunteers. “Our volunteers are great,” Woolcock said. “Most of them have been with us for quite a

while. Some of them are people who were working with our clients and now they are volunteering. Some of them have friends who were coming to the Friendship Center and they volunteer. Word spreads and people hear about us and want to be a part of what we are doing.” She said certain traits are common to good volunteers. “We look for a cheerful person that is willing to step in and help and do whatever they

A Big Thank You to everyone that sent cards, memorials donation, ﬂowers and masses for Louie Mullin. A Big Thank You to Dr. Tawﬁk, Linda Borsdorf, Dr. Brian Bennett, Clinic on Highland Dr. and also Dr. Mehta. Thanks to all the people who took care of Louie. They were Val, Vicki, Craig, Terrie, Dennis, Sharon, Myron, Wonda, Brook, Jamie, Jean, Heather and Shawna. Thanks to the Friendship Center where he went for years. To FHN Hospice for their help in the end. To all Louie’s family and to all of my family. Thanks to Father Skrobutt and to Monsenior Tom Dziehak. From Wife Mary and Grandchildren Brandi & Gerald Racker

see needs to be done,” said Woolcock. “They have to have a heart for seniors, a love for the elderly and the wisdom they have and the knowledge they can share; their history and their stories. It is just fantastic when our volunteers have a heart for that.” The folks at the Lena Living Center are not willing to rest on their laurels. Cookout for a Cause is just one of the projects they’ve undertaken to improve the quality of life in the area. “We will complete a food drive for the Golden Meals project which provides meals not only for their location in Freeport, but also for Meals on Wheels for Stephenson and Jo Daviess Counties on November 3,” said Lobdell. “Lena Living Center, the Senior Resource Center, Presence St Joseph and worked together to collect canned vegetables and soups, things that folks can make meals with, because the Illinois budget cuts are hurting these very important programs, so the food drive is just another community project that the Lena Living Center is supporting.” Learn more about the Friendship Center and how you can support their work. Visit them online at www.friendshipcenterlena.org/ and find ways to help the Lena Living Center or any of the connected organizations in their canned food drive. Visit them online at lenaliving. com get involved, make a difference.

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“So what their needs are when they walk in the door establishes what programs we offer them,” she said. “Sometimes they might need socialization or other times they need more health monitoring with their meds and assistance getting to the restroom or personal care things. What we do really changes with what their needs are at the time.” Woolcock said the center intends the proceeds gained from the Lena Living Center’s cookout are designated for the Friendship Center’s scholarship fund. “That scholarship fund provides more affordable care for our clients,” she said. “We have applications for them to fill out. We base it on a sliding scale according to their income. We don’t turn anyone away because they can’t afford to come.” Another thing that the proceeds will do is help with their transportation needs. “At this time we don’t charge for transportation,” Woolcock said. “We take that out of the scholarship fund. We do have a handicap accessible bus, so we can transport those folks with wheelchairs as well as take them on group outings.” Their goal is to simply continue to grow and serve more clients. “We hope to be able to relieve families of the burdens that

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Fourth annual Mady’s Pantry slated for November 7 and 8 a huge success, and we continue to grow. On average we collect $12,000 in grocery and pantry items along with countless other donations. Our donations stock the pantry and kitchen for almost a full year. We are so blessed to live in such an amazing community that supports this mission. Mady was a true blessing to our family, and we are so honored to deliver these items in her name each year. Mady’s Pantry will be held Saturday November 7 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday the 8 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at Sullivan’s Foods in Lena, II. We will also be having a cookout on Saturday (11 a.m. -2 p.m.). and we are selling homemade cookies all weekend. Below is a list from the Ronald McDonald House with items they are in need of. Cash donations are also collected and benefit the Ronald McDonald and missions of Mady’s Pantry. Citizens State Bank can take donations under Mady’s Pantry and checks can be made out directly to Mady’s Pantry. Individual packages snack items- crackers, chips, cookies, pudding, fruit cups, applesauce Boxed cereals, Pop Tarts, Mac and cheese (regular and Microwaveable), Knorr side dishes, spaghetti 0’5, canned ravioli Pillows, disinfectant wipes, paper towels, trash bags, Ziploc bags, white napkins

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Employees of Community Bank were caught off guard Friday evening when they arrived for a training at Rafters in Lena only to find the bank president and board of directors waiting to greet them and kick off the bank’s year-long one hundredth anniversary celebration.

Community Bank kicks off full year of one hundredth anniversary celebrations Information compiled by Tony Carton Editor

LENA — Community Bank officially launched its one hundredth year celebration with an employee recognition ceremony at Rafters Restaurant in Lena Friday evening. Established in 1915, Community Bank was a cornerstone of the Winslow community before expanding to Warren in 1994 to serve an expanding customer base. The bank continued to grow, eventually establishing offices in Orangeville and Lena. “Not many community banks weather 100 years in business and remain community owned and operated with a staff that lives, works and contributes to the communities it serves,” said Community Bank president Robert L Lyvers II. “That’s why we want to start our year-long celebration by celebrating our valued team of employees.” The bank’s employees were told Friday they would be attending a standard bank educational seminar, but when they arrived

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Wayne Shenberger, Cheryl Shenberger, J.R. Jacobs, Heather Jacobs, and Braden Jacobs gathered last year at the Ronald McDonald House in Madison to deliver the funds and grocery and non-perishable items collected during the annual Maddy’s Pantry celebration. Mady’s Pantry will be held Saturday November 7 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday the 8 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at Sullivan’s Foods in Lena, II

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at Rafters they were greeted by the bank’s president and board of directors who congratulated them on helping the bank achieve 100 years of service to its customers.

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The Officers and members of the Lena Fire Dept would like to thank everyone that supported out recent fundraising efforts. Without your help we couldn’t continue the service everyone has come to expect. We would also like to thank the following sponsors for giving us extra support and donations:

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LENA — Mady’s Pantry was started in memory and celebration of Madyson Jacobs who passed away on March 5, 2012. Madyson’s story started during pregnancy when ultrasound detected abnormalities in her brain. After birth she was diagnosed with a rare genetic syndrome called Walker- Warburg Syndrome which occurs in one in 5-million births with a life expectancy of three years old. Madyson had severe brain damage, blindness, and muscle dystrophy among many other health issues. Mady continued to amaze doctors and her family with her continued strength. She passed away on March 5, 2012 at 5 years old. The first Mady’s Pantry was held in November 2012. We decided we wanted to pay forward to a charity that helped us through those very difficult five years. It was an easy decision to pick the Ronald McDonald House in Madison, WI. This was our home away from home for many nights while Mady was hospitalized during those five years. The house runs on donations and provides meals for all the families staying there so they are always in need of pantry items. It was decided we would hold a pantry supply drive once a year in November to remember Mady and support the Ronald McDonald House. Our first three years were

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VIEWPOINT

Senate Week in Review

Oct. 26-30,

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Bruce Rauner has called a Nov. 18 budget meeting with legislative leaders to try and forge a compromise to end a budget gridlock about to enter its fifth month. The Governor said an agenda for the Nov. 18 meeting will be circulated prior to the meeting.

Struggling economy causing jobs loss, population drain A new report during the week found that total nonfarm employment in Illinois is currently about 5.91 million – the same as it was in July 1998. By comparison, our neigh-

bors have fared much better, even with smaller populations. Over the same time period, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, Wisconsin gained more than 188,000 jobs, Iowa gained 128,000 jobs, and Indiana gained 150,000 jobs – all while Illinois remained flat. In the past few months, Illinois’ economy has shown troubling signs of heading in the wrong direction. In the last month alone, Illinois lost nearly 7,000 jobs, including 1,800 manufacturing jobs. The state has lost manufacturing jobs in eight of nine months so far this year. According to the latest data

from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), on average, Illinois is losing one person and $50,000 of taxable income every seven minutes. A struggling economy leads to the loss of residents and businesses and therefore, loss in tax revenue. We need to turn the broken system around to help solve the state’s budget woes. More workers’ comp reforms needed While a Crain’s report shows the 2011 workers’ compensation reform package is helping to reduce costs for businesses, more needs to be done to make

Illinois competitive again. The Workers’ Compensation Research Institute recently released a study that shows medical payments for workers’ compensation claims have fallen by nearly 15 percent, to an average of $14,513 per claim, down from 17,140 per claim in 2010-2011. Illinois’ average medical payment per claim, however, is still 19 percent higher than the 17 states that handle 60 percent of the nation’s workers’ compensation cases. The Illinois Policy Institute says that “medical costs have gone down, but other non-hospital costs remain higher than other states includ-

ed in the study.” Illinois still has the seventhhighest workers’ compensation costs in the country. Chicago approves record property tax hike On Oct. 28, the Chicago City Council passed Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s 2016 city budget, which includes a record $588 million property tax hike. The property tax hike represents the biggest such tax hike in modern Chicago history, adding a further burden to residents already paying the second-highest property

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Durbin announces $754k in federal funding For UIS Innocence Project SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced today that the University of Illinois Springfield’s Illinois Innocence Project (IIP) has been awarded a $753,958 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. IIP will use the grant funds to perform investigations and DNA testing in additional cases where inmates have a credible claim of innocence, with a particular focus on Latino inmates who have often faced additional barriers to pursuing innocence claims due to language and other factors. IIP was one of eight recipients nationwide to receive a grant under this competitive grant program in fiscal year 2015. “When there is a credible claim that the system got a conviction wrong, the attorneys and

students of the University of Illinois Springfield’s Illinois Innocence Project step in to help set it right. And the demand for the Project’s services is high, especially after Illinois passed a law in 2014 allowing for defendants who entered guilty pleas to seek DNA testing. I was pleased to offer my strong support for the Project’s grant application, and I am thrilled that the Project has received this important funding,” Durbin said. “I want to commend the staff and students of the Illinois Innocence Project for their outstanding work in exonerating the innocent and making our justice system better.” The Illinois Innocence Project was founded in 2001 and initially used undergraduate students to assist in case investigations. In 2011, with the help

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of federal funding, the Project hired its first attorney and began providing direct representation to help individuals throughout the state prove their innocence. Since its creation, the IIP has helped secure the release of

eight wrongly-convicted people – including five in the last three years – that collectively served a total of 153 years in Illinois prisons at a cost of $3.5 million to Illinois taxpayers. The grant funding is part of

the Kirk Bloodsworth Grant Program for Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence to Exonerate the Innocent – a program Durbin helped establish in 2004 when he worked to pass the Innocence Protection Act.

Congresswoman Bustos announces Illinois will receive nearly $12 million in USDA Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership Funding WASHINGTON, DC — Today Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced Illinois will be receiving nearly $12 million in United States Department of Agriculture funding from the Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership (BIP) program. Nationally, these funds will be used to nearly double the number of fueling pumps that supply renewable fuels to American motorists. This announcement comes after months of behind the scenes work by Rep. Bustos to secure these funds to strengthen Illinois’ agricultural economy. “I’m proud to help deliver

these funds to strengthen Illinois’ agricultural economy by investing in biofuel infrastructure,” said Congresswoman Cheri Bustos. “To break our nation’s addiction to foreign fossil fuels, we need to invest in American energy sources and that’s exactly what this program will do.” Background: When the BIP program was announced by the USDA in June, Bustos sent a letter to Governor Bruce Rauner, urging him to participate in the program. She later led a bipartisan coalition of Illinois delegation members in a letter of support for Illi-

Tyler’s Justice Center for Children’s receives Lions Club donation STOCKTON — Tyler’s Justice Center for Children received a $5,000 donation from the Stockton Lion’s Club. The Stockton Lion’s Club raised the money received from the Annual Chicken Barbeque on July 4. Tyler’s Justice Center for Children is a 501 (c) 3, nonprofit Child Advocacy Center, which provides services to child victims of sexual and

serious physical abuse. The Center also provides crisis counseling, intervention and education, follow-up advocacy services, referrals for specialized sexual exams and licensed therapy. All services provided at no cost. The Center serves Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson Counties and is a recipient of the Northwest Illinois Chapter of United Way.

nois’ application for funding through this program. Then in September, Bustos announced that Illinois had been selected as one of the states set to receive BIP funding. Today it was announced that the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity will be receiving $11,979,912. Through BIP, USDA is awarding competitive grants, matched by states, to expand the infrastructure for distribution of higher blends of ethanol. BIP funds from the Commodity Credit Corporation must be used to pay a portion of the costs related to the installation of fuel pumps and related infrastructure dedicated to the distribution of higher ethanol blends, for example E15 and E85, at vehicle fueling locations. The matching contributions may be used for these items or for related costs such as additional infrastructure to support pumps, marketing, education, data collection, program evaluation and administrative costs. This partnership will expand markets for farmers, support rural economic growth and the jobs that come with it, and ultimately give consumers more choices at the pump.

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ON THE RECORD

OBITUARIES Alice L. Price

LENA — Alice L. Price, 92, of Lena, IL passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at the Lena Living Center in Lena, IL. She was born on March 2, 1923 in Kent Township to Louis and Martha (Prasse) Heyer. She married Daylon L. Price on May 17, 1946 in Lena. Daylon passed away on December 3, 1998. Alice worked as an administrative assistant for Citizens State Bank for 27 years, and retired in 1984. Alice was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, playing music; the piano and organ. She enjoyed planting her flower gardens and maintaining

her yard. She also enjoyed fishing in the quiet waters of the Pecatonica River. She was also a Chicago Cubs fan. Alice is survived by her children; Duane (Carol) Price of Freeport, IL and Randall (Kathy) Price of Tucson, AZ; grandchildren Adam Price, Stacy (Karl) Goeke, Stephanie (Matthew) Unger, Karen (Patrick) Dwyer, Andrea Johnston, and Mattie Engels; 7 greatgrandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; and 11 step greatgrand children. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Daylon, brother Marvin Heyer, and sister Ardeth Hintz. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 7 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lena, IL. A visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, November 6 at the Leamon Funeral Home

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Ozzie Heimann LENA — Adam and Amanda Heimann of Lena, Ill. are the parents of a son Ozzie Lee Heimann born Thursday October 22, 2015 at FHN family Birth Center, Freeport, Ill. Ozzie joins a brother Maddox Glenn Heimann, 3. Grandparents are Brent and Annette Geilenfeldt and Deb Hybarger all of Lena and Leo Heimann of Winslow, Ill. Great grandparents are Glenn and Janeen Geilenfeldt, Nancy and Elmer Hybarger and Richard and Eleanor Holmes all of Lena.

Brea Kuhlmeyer LENA — Todd and Tiffany Kuhlmeyer of Lena, Ill. are the parents of a daughter Brea Leigh Kuhlmeyer born Wednesday October 28, 2015 at FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Ill. Brea joins a sister

Brynn, 2 and a brother Brogan, 5. Grandparents are Kathy Folgate and Dale Folgate both of Lena, Steve Wollny and Lynette Moore both of Freeport and Jeff Kuhlmeyer of Pearl City, Ill. Great grandparents are Marian Folgate of Freeport and Janis Kampmeier and Lona Kuhlmeyer both of Pearl City.

Luke Sweitzer LANARK — Terry and Valerie Sweitzer of Lanark, Ill. are the parents of a son Luke Franklin Sweitzer born Wednesday October 14, 2015 at the Monroe Clinic Hospital, Monroe, Wis. Luke was welcomed by his sister Nicole, 6 and brother Caleb, 5. Grandparents are Albert and Bonnie Scheider of Orangeville, Ill. and Sandy Sweitzer of Lanark. Great great grandmother is Thelma Baker of Winslow, Ill.

in Lena, IL and again from 9:30 until time of services on Saturday at the church. Pastor Miranda Klosterboer will officiate the services. Burial will be at Lena Burial Park. A memorial has been established in her name. Friends may send condolences to the family at www. leamonfh.com.

Dorothy L. Manthei ROCKFORD — Dorothy L. Manthei age 94, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Brookdale Assisted Living Center in Rockford, IL. She was born on September 21, 1921 in Orangeville, IL to Floyd and Ruth (Bratley) Reuber. Dorothy lived the majority of her life in Lena. She worked for 31 years in the assembly and shipping departments at Micro Switch in Freeport, IL. She enjoyed gardening, baking, the outdoors, local and national news, politics and especially her grandchildren. She is survived by four children; Joanne Gustin of Rockford, IL, Lorraine (Ron) LaCour of Wheaton, IL, Paul (Melodie) Manthei of Browntown, WI and Carol (Robert) Phillips of Lena, IL. Six grandchildren; JP LaCour, Jacques (Heather) LaCour, Dana (Joe) Seis, Carlie Manthei, Dylan (Courtney) Manthei and Danielle (Kevin) Depies. Four great grandchildren. Sister Virginia Knutti of Freeport, IL and a brother Arnold (Edie) Reuber of Freeport, IL. Graveside services were at Grandview Cemetery on Wednesday October 21.

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Officiating will be Pastor Ron Wedel. Special thanks to Heartland Hospice and Brookdale Assisted Living in Rockford.

James Edward Fulton MORRISON — James Edward Fulton age 88, passed away on Saturday October 31, 2015 at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, IL. Jim was born in Clinton, Iowa to Grace May Harderson and Edward Anthony Fulton on September 20, 1927. At 17 years of age, Jim joined the Navy and served in WWII. He later worked for the railroad in Chicago, IL until he enlisted in the Army. He enjoyed all of his ‘jobs’, but definitely his favorite was his 25 years as a State of Illinois Police Officer. He is survived by his wife Karine (Buss), daughter Cynthia ‘Cindy’ Rice (Nick) and stepchildren Kathy Tracy, Craig Edler (Katharine), Robert Edler, Chuck Brady (Mary), Christina Cromer (Jeff). Grandchildren: Jessica Allen (Scott), Brian Kirshman (Erin), Calvin Rice, Jeremy Lewis (Kristal), Kimberly Davison (Brian),

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Cameron Edler (Emilie), Cali Schliem (Justin), Kara Edler, Travis Edler, Ashley Foster (Brian), Kortney Edler, Tiffany Brady, Devon Brady, Joshua Ortiz (Reyna) and Courtney Ortiz. Great-Grandchildren: Arius Allen, Josephine Kirshman, Jade Lewis, Xander Lewis, Ellie Edler, Molly Edler, Bryce, Edler, Ethan Smocke, Ella Smocke, Elliott Smocke, Ashton Edler, Miley Edler, Jacob Edler, Matrix Edler, Hunter Foster, Mason Foster, Joshua ‘JJ’ Ortiz Jr, Sophia Ortiz and Vincent Ortiz. He is preceded in death by his father Edward, mother Grace, Stepfather Henry ‘Hank’ Vogel, brother Eugene and sons James and Alan. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday November 5, at the Leamon Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. on Wednesday November 4, at Leamon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport, IL. A luncheon will be served in Lena, IL. following burial. The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be sent to:

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Continued from page 5 FHN Hospice – 773 W Lincoln Blvd, Suite 403, Freeport, IL 61032 Alzheimer’s Association – PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090 Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh. com

LuLu Belle Griffin LENA — LuLu Belle Griffin 79 went to be with the Lord Thursday, Oct 29, 2015. She was born September 16, 1936 to Vernon and Margret (Hintz) Saxby She grew up on a farm where she developed a strong love,

compassion, and knowledge about animals. She absolutely loved her horses over the years, she sometimes would even bring them in the house. She always had pampered dogs as well. Lu married George Griffin of Freeport on September 17, 1955. She was a very hardworking and intelligent woman. She worked at Burgess Battery and then cleaned houses and businesses in Lena for many years. Lu was loved and appreciated by many people in the community. She is survived by 5 children

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LENA — John and Karen Reed of Lena are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Sue, to Brandon Scott Warner, son of Kevin and Kendra Warner of Lena. Melissa graduated from Lena-Winslow High School and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Columbia College. She is employed at the NCS Youth Home in Freeport. Brandon graduated from Lena-Winslow High School and is the A fall wedding will take place at North Grove Evangelical Church in Forreston.

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LENA — Ava Marie Blakely turned one on October 13 Ava’s mom and dad are Abby Schindler and Matt Blakely of Lena, and she has a sister, Layla Grace who turns three in December. Her maternal grandparents are Ed and Kathy Hawkins, Stockton and her paternal grandparents: Kathy Beukema, St. Louis and John Blakely, Austin, Tx

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Lena Halloween Event Tracy Siegner photos

(Right) The little people were certainly curious Friday morning during Lena’s downtown Halloween event.

(Left) The Citizen’s Bank lobby was filled to the brim when the Lena Elementary Shool came trick or treating in downtown Lena on Friday morning

There were some great costumes on display when the Lena Elementary School came downtown to trick or treat Friday Morning

Dozens of elementary school kids lined the sidewalks in downtown Lena Friday for the annual Halloween stroll.

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Our Area Churches Welcome You APPLE RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 102 E. Baldwin St., P.O. Box 188, Apple River, IL 61001 Pastor Joey Garcea (815) 656-0362 Church (815) 594-2223 • Sunday Worship – 9 a.m. • Bible Study - Every Monday 9 a.m. Friendly Folks - Casual Attire - Join Us!

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH OF WOODBINE Vel Tera Road, Elizabeth, IL 61028 Pastor Jeremy Yowell (815) 858-3843 • Sunday Worship – 10:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. • Sunday School – 9:30 a.m. • Prayer meeting – Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Sunday services broadcasted on Radio WCCI 100.3 FM

CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 315 W. Maple St., Stockton, IL 61085 Pastor Jonathan Singleton (815) 947-2414 E-Mail: calvaryum@yahoo.com • Sunday Worship – 10:00 a.m. • Sunday School – 8:45 a.m.

GRACE FMC – McCONNELL 205 East Main Street, McConnell, IL 61050 Pastor Paul Alf (815) 868-9213 • Sunday School – Sept. - May 9:00 a.m. • Sunday Morning Worship – 10:00 a.m. Check our website for other activities and times www.gracefmc.org

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA STOCKTON 600 N. Main St., Stockton Rev. Susan Davenport (815) 947-2033 E-Mail: clc600@frontier.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Christ-Lutheran-Church-Stockton-IL • Saturday Worship 5:30 p.m. • Education for all ages Sun. 9:00 a.m. September - May • Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. • Conﬁrmation Ministry Wednesdays 3:05 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. • Healing Services on 5th Weekends EEBENEZER – SALEM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST P.O. Box 102, Pearl City, IL 61062 Pastor Becky Hebert cell (815)-291-6534 Sunday Worship Alternates Monthly At the two churches November 8 & 15 Worship is at Ebenezer UCC Church. 5421 S. Stone Church Road November 22 & 29 Worship is at Salem UCC Church. At the corner of Loran & Kent Roads • Sunday School 9:00 a.m. • Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF LENA 720 N. Freedom Street, Lena, IL 61048 Dr. Jim Erb, Pastor (815) 369-5591 Rev. Scott Wilson Associate Pastor of Youth • Sunday Morning Worship – 10:00 a.m. • Sunday School – 8:45 a.m. • Awana Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. • Junior & Senior High Youth Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 101 Jefferson Street, Warren, IL 61087 Pastor Ryan Bare (815) 745-2287 • Sunday School – 9:45 a.m. • Sunday Worship – 10:45 a.m. • Sunday Afternoon Worship – 1:15 p.m. • Wednesday Evening Bible Study – 7:00 p.m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 411 S. Main Street, Pearl City, IL 61062 Pastor DooSoo Lee (815) 443-2177 • Sunday Worship – 8:30 a.m. • Sunday School – 9:30 a.m. (Sept. - May) FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 309 S. Main Street, Elizabeth, IL 61028 Pastor Tiffany Garcea Email: firstumceliz@yahoo.com • Sunday Worship - 8:45 a.m. • Sunday School - 8:00 a.m. • Women’s Faith Group 1st Tuesday monthly - 9:30 a.m. We are handicapped accessible Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fumcelizabeth GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH 118 East Mason Street, Lena, IL 61048 Rev. Miranda Klosterboer (815) 369-5552 • Sunday Worship – 9:30 a.m. • Sunday School – 10:45 a.m. (Sept. - May) • Piece Corps Quilters – Wednesdays at 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

HARVEST BAPTIST CHURCH OF STOCKTON 151 S. Main, Stockton, IL 61085 Pastor Bob Zdziarski - (815) 947-2986 • Sunday Morning Service – 10:00 a.m. (Church luncheon following morning service) • Sunday Afternoon Service - 12:30 p.m. • Bible Study & Prayer - Wednesday Evening 6:30 p.m. HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH 223 E. Front Avenue, Stockton, IL 61085 Father Mike Morrissey (815) 947-2545 • Saturday Evening Mass – 4:30 p.m. • Sunday Mass – 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. • Reconciliation Saturday – 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. • Parish Hall for Rent – Seats 200 LENA BAPTIST CHURCH 845 North Birch Drive, Lena, IL 61048 Pastor Randy Hockema (815) 369-4612 • Sunday School – 9:45 a.m. • Sunday Worship – 11:00 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. • Wednesday Evening Adult Bible Study/Prayer, Kids 4 Truth for Children • Wednesday 7:00 p.m. - Junior and Senior High Teens LENA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 118 West Mason Street, Lena, IL 61048 Pastor Brian LeBaron (815) 369-5291 • Sunday Worship – 9:00 a.m. • Sunday School – 10:30 a.m. • Daily Dial-A-Devotion 815-369-4411 McCONNELL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 211 Hulbert Rd. P.O. Box 97, McConnell, IL 61050 http://www.gbgm-umc.org/mcconnellumc mcconnellumc@yahoo.com Pastor DooSoo Lee (815) 868-2324 • Sunday Worship – 10:30 a.m. • Sunday School (Sept. - May) – 9:30 a.m. • United Methodist Women – 1:30 p.m. (1st Wednesday of each month) • Youth Group – 5 - 8 p.m. (2nd & 4th Thursday of each month) * We are handicapped accessible SALEM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 8491 West Salem Road, Lena, IL 61048 (Turn on Salem Road at Eleroy Rest Stop) Rev. Randal Nicholas (815) 369-4511 • Sunday School for all ages – 9:30 a.m. • Sunday Worship – 10:30 a.m. • Bookworms Reading Group - 7:00 p.m., 2nd Monday of the month

SCHAPVILLE ZION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 635 East Schapville Road, Elizabeth, IL 61028 Pastor Dottie Morizzo (815) 845-2272 Cell (815) 238-0670 www.schapvillezion.org • Sunday Worship Service – 10:00 a.m. • Sunday School – 10:00 a.m. • Bible Study Classes Available

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH The Little Church with a Big Heart 1334 Sunnyside Road, Kent, IL 61044 1/2 mile north on Kent Road Pastor Carole Andres (815) 232-4010 wogac@comcast.net • Sunday Worship – 10:00 a.m. • Holy Communion every Sunday • Women Meet at 9 a.m. on the 2nd Sunday • Chair Lift to Sanctuary

SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH 536 E. Schapville Road, Scales Mound, IL 61054 Pastor David Vidler (815) 845-2559 (Parsonage) (815) 275-7428 (cell) (815) 845-2061 (church) • Sunday Worship – 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. • Sunday School (Sept. – May) – 8:45 a.m. • Holy Communion is celebrated weekly.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA 209 Clinton St., P.O. Box 445, Warren, IL 61087 Megan Preston Intern as Pastor www.stpaulswarren.org • Saturday Worship – 5:00 p.m. • Sunday Worship – 10:00 a.m. • Sunday School – 10:00 a.m.

ST. ANN CATHOLIC CHURCH 608 East Railroad, Warren, IL 61087 Father Skrobutt (815) 745-2312 • Sunday Mass – 8:00 a.m. • Reconciliation Sunday – 7:30 - 7:50 a.m. ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 625 Country Lane Drive, Lena, IL 61048 Rev. Rick Bader (815) 369-4035 • Saturday Evening Worship – 5:30 p.m. • Sunday Worship – 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. • Deaf Interpreter at 8:00 a.m. • Blast Program at 9:00 a.m. • High School & Adult Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Evangelical Lutheran Church of America 229 S. First St., Pearl City, IL 61062 www.stjohnspearlcity.org Pastor Thomas Ekstrand (815) 443-2215 • Sunday Morning Worship – 9:00 a.m. • Christian Education for all Ages - 10:15 a.m. Handicapped Accessible ST. JOHN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 8315 S. Massbach Road, Elizabeth, IL 61028 Pastor Lisa Burbank Church: 815-589-3367 • Sunday Worship – 9:00 a.m. • Sunday School – 10:00 a.m. “Celebrating 153 Years of Faith” ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH 105 West Webster, Apple River, IL 61001 Father Skrobutt (815) 745-2312 • Saturday Mass – 6:00 p.m. • Reconciliation Saturday – 5:30 – 5:50 p.m. ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH 410 West Lena Street, Lena, IL 61048 Father Skrobutt (815) 369-2810 • Saturday Mass – 4:00 p.m. • Sunday Mass – 10:00 a.m. • Reconciliation Saturday – 3:30 – 3:50 p.m. ST. PAUL EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH - LCMS 411West Catlin Street, Elizabeth IL, 61028 Pastor: Mike Nesbit (815) 858-3334 • Sunday School & Bible Study – 8:45 a.m. • Sunday Worship – 10:00 a.m. • Wednesday Evening Worship – 7:00 p.m.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF STOCKTON 219 N. Pearl St., Stockton, IL 61085 www.uuchurchofstockton.org Rev. Erik Carlson (815) 947-3812 A LGBT Friendly Church Services and Religious Education are on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. A progressive, liberal religious and welcoming congregation that encourages individuals to search for their own answers to life’s ultimate questions. Our living faith now draws from many sources including the wisdom traditions of the world’s religions and the ﬁndings of science. WARREN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Water & Jefferson St., Warren, IL Pastor Roger Bronkema (815) 745-3647 email: warrenumcchurch@bhawk.net • Sunday Worship – 9:30 a.m. • Adult Sunday School before Worship • Children Sunday School - During the service Communion Every First Sunday * Handicapped Accessible WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Hudson & Benton St., Stockton, IL 61085 Pastor Brenda Morris (815) 947-2541 or (815) 601-6742 • Sunday School – 9:30 a.m. • Sunday Worship – 10:45 a.m. • Fellowship following service • Adult Bible Studies Available • Communion Every 1st Sunday • Connections (meal and education for youth and adults) Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. * Handicapped Accessible WINSLOW GRACE BIBLE CHURCH 197 Carver Street, Winslow, IL 61089 Pastor Robert Patin (815) 230-1862 • Sunday Worship – 10:45 a.m. • Sunday School – 9:45 a.m. • Sunday Evening Service – 7:00 p.m. • Prayer and Bible Study – Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. YELLOW CREEK CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 12602 W. Dublin Road, Pearl City, IL Pastor Ellis Boughton • 815-864-2049 Email: ellis.boughton@live.com • Sunday Services – 10:00 a.m. • Sunday School – 9:15 a.m. (when available) ZION COMMUNITY CHURCH 10100 W. Sabin Church Rd., Pearl City, IL 61062 Worship Leader – Ed Curry (815) 541-3278 • Sunday Worship Service 9:00 a.m. • Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

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CHURCH NOTES

PASTOR’S CORNER Just stand there

By Fawn Nolan Parish Assistant, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lena

LENA — My granddaughter had a story to tell us about one of her days at school. Apparently she has “too much” to carry to school on some mornings. This particular morning she had her usual back pack plus a bag of homework materials that might have had a little bit more than usual in it. To top that off it was her day to bring treats. So she had that to carry along with the normal load. Now this little 5-year-old didn’t make it to her classroom without incident as you have probably already guessed. She tripped and fell. She hit her nose on the hard floor and had a bloody one. One of her newfound friends who is a couple years older than she is stopped. He noticed her predicament and wanted to help. He did the noble thing and got her to her classroom along with helping her carry her things. I had to ask her how Jacob helped her when she was down on the floor with a bloody nose. Did he go get the teacher or what? She replied that he just stood there when her tears came. Now I consider Jacob a hero for the sake of being there for my granddaughter and whenever you tell others the story there is a collective “AWE” when they hear the part about how he helped. But in her eyes, the fact that he just stood there was

at the top of the list of what mattered the most. There have been many times when someone just being there has made all the difference. It lightens the load. Ecclesiastes 4:12 “Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” Each of us are better because of others. We are all made in the image of God, yet we are all broken and flawed. We all want to be loved and to love others and thankfully we are all loved by God. It’s the times when we just stand there with someone when their tears come that matter the most. It’s a difficult situation to be in when we have to do it alone. Burdens become lighter when we are together, even if the only thing you can do is just stand there. It’s the whole idea of being better together. We have to care for each other and look beyond just ourselves. Reach out to those in need and love them with your presence, your words of encouragement, your time, and your resources. Maybe the best place to start is with our families. As we help each other to grow and learn, we can expand into our school or place of work, into our towns, and even beyond. One of the greatest gifts God has given us is the gift of each other. We are not meant to be alone. We need each other, and when we just stand there for one another, working together, God is truly glorified. Together we are better.

KENT — On Sunday, November 8, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Kent will give tribute to Veterans at the beginning of their 10 a.m. family worship service and will sing “The Battle Hymn of The Republic.” Mary Lynn Groezinger will be the lector, and Deb Winning will be the organist. Pastor Carole Andres will deliver the sermon

entitled “How Much Is Your Mite?” based upon Mark 12:3844. Holy Communion will be offered. All are welcome at the little church with the big heart. Come join us. We sing the golden oldies. We are in the suburbs of Kent, on Sunnyside Road. For more information, call 2324010.

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PEARL CITY — The November 8 Worship Service will be led by Pastor Ekstrand and will include the Joy Choir and the Blessing of Prayer Shawls and Quilts. Following worship, the Property Committee will meet in Luther Hall. Members for the church council will be available during the Fellowship hour for Coffee with Council. Whirl Sunday School and Confirmation will meet at 10:15 a.m. All Sunday School youth are encouraged to stay after Sunday School for the Christmas Pageant practice at 11 a.m. The Fifth Quarter youth group (seventh-eighth grades) will meet from 6-7:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 8 upstairs in the Youth and Family Center. The Genesis youth group will meet on the same evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Youth and Family Center. If you serve as worship assistant, usher or lector at St. John’s, you still have one more opportunity to attend a Worship Volunteer re-orientation session on Saturday, November 7 at 9:30 a.m. Interested in learning to play Mexican Train Dominoes? You’re welcome to join the fun at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3 until Noon. In addition, any men of the Congregation and community are welcome to join Pastor Ekstrand at a Men’s Breakfast at Little John’s (Pearl City) on

Wednesday, November 4th at 7:30 am. The Christian Education Committee is meeting on November 4 at 7:30 p.m. Members and non-members alike are welcome to participate in 2 different Bible Studies at St. John’s. The Monday evening bible study is at 7 p.m. and will begin a new series on November 2 titled the “The Psalms”. Join us on Monday evenings as we come to understand more vividly the cries and celebrations expressed through the Psalms,

and how they intimately relate to our lives even today. The Thursday morning bible study is held at 9:30. The discussion will be on “Genesis:” A Narrative from the Mouths of the Hebrew People of God. You are welcome to join in on any or all of the bible studies! Both bible studies are held in the Conference Room of the Lower Level. The door on the east side of the building will be open for the bible studies.

First Presbyterian Church of Apple River schedules music night APPLE RIVER — Gospel Music Night will be on Sunday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m- 8:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Apple River, IL Garrett Hillary will be the featured performer. We welcome Garrett to the Music Night as we always enjoy his music. The second por-

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Café Church coming to Lena UMC LENA — Café Church is a non- traditional way to do church. The atmosphere is casual as we are seated around tables and discuss current topics that shape

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525 S. RANTOUL ST. LENA VERY NICE LARGE HOME (2,164 SQ. FT.), 4 BEDROOMS, 1 1/2 BATH. Located on a large (3/4 acre) lot in an established neighborhood. Many updates and improvements! Carpet, stainless steel appliances, hot water heater, washer and dryer, countertop and backsplash, roof on house and garage, windows, remodeled bath, stone front on gas fireplace, painted exterior of house and garage aluminum siding, furnace, central air, laminate floor and more! Home has eat-in oak kitchen, formal dining room, family room plus a very spacious living room leading to the screened in porch. Has a walk-up attic used as a bonus room. 2 stall detached garage plus a carport. Newer concrete patio, sidewalk and storage shed. YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS SEEING THIS ONE! Call listing agent for list of dates on all updates and improvements. Priced to sell at ........................ $137,500

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Good Shepherd Church LENA — Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will gather for worship on November 8, at 118 E. Mason St. Lena, IL, at 9:30 a.m. All are invited to worship on this Twenty Fourth Sunday after Pentecost with Holy Communion. Pastor Miranda Klosterboer will share the children’s message and sermon and lead worship along with Tena Rackow who will lead on the Piano. Following worship, there will be a time of fellowship. All Sunday School children will gather for Sunday School Opening at 10:45 a.m. followed by learning, Bible study, prayer, and fellowship. Sunday morning Bible Study for youth and adults will meet in the fellowship hall at 11 a.m. On Monday November 9 the Parkinson Support Group will host their Holiday Potluck at 12 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. There is handicap access at the Washington Street entrance. All are welcome in sharing in an afternoon of fellowship and refreshments. Bring a Dish to Share. Any Questions Call: Carol Griffin 815-947-2208 or Marion Fahr 815-3673961. On Tuesday November 10 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will host the Hymn Sing at the Lena Living Center at 9:45 a.m. It will be a wonderful time of singing favorite hymns. Volunteers are welcome to come and sing along and to help residents with their hymn books. On Wednesday November 11 at 8 a.m. the Piece Corps Quilters will work together to craft quilts for Lutheran World Relief. They are always looking for more people to help tie quilts and sew. No previous quilting experience is necessary. Come join the fun and make a difference in the world. The After School Program for fourth through eighth graders will meet at the Hangout downtown on Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. Each day there is worship with music and a Christian message; pizza; homework help; and lots of time for all sorts of games, challenges and play. At 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday Confirmation students in seventh-eighth grade will meet for learning, fun, prayer, and fellowship. On Thursday November 12 The Friendship Club will meet at 12 p.m. for a Potluck meal and live entertainment with “Tyger Johnson”. The Friendship Club is a wonderful chance to meet new people, gather for conversation and great food, and hear some talented live musicians. All are welcome to the Friendship Club.

Kent/Willow United Methodist Churches KENT/WILLOW — Kent Willow UMC will worship together Sunday Nov 8 at Kent UMC at 9 a.m. Pastor Brenda Morris will be bringing the message and all are invited and welcome to stay for the fellowship following. Sunday School is at 10:30 using the lessons from the “Upper Room” devotional which uses the Holy Bible for reference making for interesting discussions. All are invited and welcome to this time too. Kent UMC is located right in the town of Kent IL; for more information, please call 815-601-6742.

St. Paul Church stages free patriotic concert and dessert buffet DAVIS — In honor of Election Day and Veterans’ Day, St. Paul Church invites you to a special evening of celebrating our freedom and honoring our military personnel, past and present on November 8 at 7 p.m. We will also honor and recognize those who serve in law enforcement and those who are firefighters. Savor an evening of patriotic music, enjoy famil-

iar melodies and delight in red, white, and blue harmonies. Then stay for our fabulous dessert buffet following the free concert. St. Paul Church is located at 8800 E. Epleyanna Road in rural Davis. Please call the church office at 815-865-5314 for questions and/or directions or you can also reach us by email at: office@stpaulchurch-davis. org.

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Area organizations to present collected canned goods to Golden Meals LENA — Presence St. Joseph, Lena Living Center, Senior Center, Oakley Courts and Newell Rubbermaid have been collecting specific food items needed by the Golden Meals Site in Freeport, IL. Due to recent budget issues in the state of Illinois, there is a need for extra canned goods to be used for on- site meals and “meals

on wheels” in both Stephenson and Jo Daviess Counties. A presentation of the food items which were requested of canned soups and canned vegetables, will take place at 10 a.m. On Tuesday, November 3 at the Golden Meals site which is located in the basement of 524 W Stephenson.

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STOCKTON — Ink & Paper will be hosting an All River Road Talent Monthly Art Drive at their 113 S. Main St, Stockton location on Saturday, November 7, 2015. The store will feature art from many talented local artists from 9am3pm. All River Road Talent is an artist group organized by Henry Matthiessen III, of Stoned Art Studio in Elizabeth, IL. It encompasses over 65 artists from Dubuque, Freeport, and down throughout the Quad Cities and everywhere in between. Their focus is to

bring attention to local artists and their studios on a monthly basis. For more information about the group you may like their Facebook page or visit the website at http://allriverroadtalent.wix.com/arrt. There is also a Facebook page containing our art for sale: All River Road Market. Ink & Paper will be featuring six of the ARRT artists along with AmyMaY.photography. Please stop in between 9am – 3pm on Sat. Nov 7 to appreciate some of the areas local talent.

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Orangeville HS to host variety show

ORANGEVILLE — The Orangeville High School variety show will be held on Saturday, November 14 at 7 p.m. in the Terry Miller Memorial Gymnasium. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens. A variety of local acts from students, community members and alumni will be featured. All proceeds will help support the Theater Department.

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NUIC’s best battle for Sectional Volleyball Title By Chris Johnson Reporter

POLO — The Volleyball Super-Sectional, to be played in Elgin at Westminster Christian on Saturday, Nov. 7, will feature one of the best teams in the State, if rankings play through. Eastland, thought to be one of the favored programs to hoist the Class 1A trophy this season, entered the Polo Sectional semi-final carrying a 15-0 NUIC mark and an overall, 35-1-1 record. Advancing will mean Eastland had to get past the Stockton Lady Blackhawks in their Tuesday, Nov. 3 semi-final. Stockton, the number three seed in the Polo Sectional, defeated Freeport Aquin, the number-two seed, in three sets in their Regional final, 25-17 and 25-15. In the middle match, the Lady Bulldogs claimed the game, 25-19. Eastland knocked out Erie in two games, 25-14 and 25-23, to advance to the Polo Sectional. The semi-final was Tuesday, Nov. 3. The Polo Sectional Champion will be decided following completion of the Thursday, Nov. 5 Super Sectional send-off. Familiarity in the playoffs proved beneficial for the dominant teams in the conference this past week, with Milledgeville, Stockton, Eastland and Galena all claiming the Regional Crown. In order to get to the Polo Sectional, Galena defeated Durand 25-13 and 25-21. Their opponent on Tuesday night, Milledgeville, won their Regional Final in three games over Shabbona-Indian Creek,

losing the opener 25-13 and claiming games two and three, 25-21 and 25-22. The Super-Sectional Round pushes the field into the State’s final eight. It is known now, that the NUIC will have their chance to track down the State Title, based on the sheer number of teams it still has standing. This week, though, the numbers get reduced as the NUIC’s best begin knocking each other out of the State Tournament. Of the 32 teams remaining in the Class 1A Volleyball Tournament, prior to the Tuesday night, Nov. 3 matches, four of those programs come from the NUIC. Entering the round of the Sweet 16, the NUIC is guaranteed to have two teams standing. Heading into the elite eight, the Super Sectional, this Saturday, the NUIC will be competing for their shot to move all the way to Redbird Arena in Normal and will have a onein-eight chance to accomplish that goal.

Lena American Legion Auxiliary schedules November meeting

LENA — The Lena American Legion Auxiliary will meet on Wednesday, November 11, at 7 p.m. at the Legion Home. Dues will be collected-remember dues will increase if not paid by December. Please bring snacks for the veterans. Tray favors will be made. Karen Sirgany is in charge of social hour.

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Lena Lodge 174 continues tradition of excellence

Lena Lodge #174 received the “Grand Master’s Award of Excellence” for the ninth consecutive year. This award was earned by the Lodge because of their activities within Masonry and the community in the northern district of Illinois. The Lodge also earned the distinction of being the third best Lodge in the state of Illinois with a membership under 79. Front row: Quinten Volkema, Ryan Engel, Dean White, Pete Brown, Tom Smith, John Murrell, Boyd Wingert. Second Row: Dennis Bussian, Robert Bussian, Kevin Robieson, Jack Baxter, Josh Karnatz. Back Row: Stan Smith, Calvin Barklow, Craig Robieson, John Hillman, Brad Edler, Randy Kryder, Chad White, Larry Buchenau and Wyatt Herman.

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FROM LENA’S KITCHEN of the fall vegetables that are roasted with just the right amount of seasoning. The mix of potatoes, peppers, squash, sweet potatoes and red onion, provide a great way to use up all those late garden vegetables.

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LENA — I am sitting here writing this column before the trick or treat ghosts and goblins arrive. It is truly a spooky Halloween night—it is dark and dreary with a little mist. I don’t know if it will affect how many little or big ones I will have. The candy is ready, and my wonderful assistant will be arriving shortly. I love to watch them come up the sidewalk. Mason Street will be rocking tonight—I always thought that the name Mason Street was used for some horror film somewhere. I guess it says a lot about where I live! This week’s recipes will again feature some of the themes of the season. The first recipe is for a great salad that uses dried cherries. I think you can substitute dried cranberries also, but then you would have to change the name of the salad to Cranberry Salad. The apple and blue cheese give it just a little tartness. The dressing is a sweet and sour type that uses fresh fruit and preserves. Try this favorite mix of spinach and spring mix greens for a great salad.

Cherry Salad

Salad Ingredients: 9 C. fresh baby spinach 5 C. spring mix salad greens 1 large Granny Smith apple, chopped ½ C. chopped pecans, toasted ½ C. dried cherries ¼ C. blue cheese, crumbled Dressing: ¼ C. fresh raspberries ¼ C. red wine vinegar 3 T. cider vinegar 3 T. cherry preserves 1 T. sugar 2 T. olive oil In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients. Place raspberries, vinegars, preserves and sugar in a blender. Process for 1 minute and then slowly add oil in a steady stream. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. To toast nuts: Bake in a shallow pan in a 350 oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. This next side uses many

Meatball Soup

1 egg 2 C. half-and-half cream, divided 1 C. soft bread crumbs 1 small onion, finely chopped 1¾ t. salt, divided 1½ lbs. ground beef 3 T. butter, divided ½ C. carrots, chopped ¼ C. celery, chopped 3 T. flour ¾ t. beef bouillon granules ½ t. pepper 1/8 t. garlic powder 3 C. water 1 lb. red potatoes, cubed 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen peas, thawe In a bowl, beat the egg and then add 1/3 cup of cream, bread crumbs, onion and 1 teaspoon of salt. Crumble the beef over the mixture and then mix well (hands work great for this mixing). Shape into ½ inch balls. In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown meatballs in 1 tablespoon of butter, half at a time. Remove the meatballs to a separate dish. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and sauté the carrots and celery until soft. Remove from pot and place with meatballs. To the pan, add flour, bouillon, pepper, garlic powder, and ¾ teaspoon of salt. Stir mixture until smooth; gradually add the water and stir into mixture. Bring pot to a boil, stirring often. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, and meatballs. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Stir in peas and remaining cream; heat through. Need an easy and simple cas-

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2 boxes (6.7 oz. each) long grain and wild rice mix 1¼ lbs. Boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½ inch pieces 1 C. chopped onion 1 t. minced garlic 2 (7.5 oz.) pkg. frozen green beans with almonds, thawed 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 C. sour cream 1 t. salt 1 t. pepper 1 t. dried crushed rosemary

½ C. shredded Parmesan cheese Preheat the oven to 350. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Prepare the rice according to package directions. Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium heat. Add chicken, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently for 6-8 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove from heat; stir in cooked rice, green beans and almonds, and soup, sour cream. salt, pepper, and rosemary. Spoon mixture into a prepared baking dish, and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until heated through. If you are looking for beauti-

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3 Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into small wedges 2 medium red peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed 1 medium red onion, quartered 3 T. olive oil 2 T. balsamic vinegar 2 t. dried rosemary, crushed 1 t. dried thyme 1 t. salt ½ t. pepper In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, peppers, squash, sweet potatoes and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar and seasonings. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss to coat. Transfer to two greased 15 x 10 inch baking pans. Bake uncovered at 425 for 30-40 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Soup weather may be postponed if next week’s weather prediction says we will be warm. You could still eat this soup even if the weather is warmer because the nights are chilly. This soup is a great way to feature meatballs in a different setting rather than its usual recipes—you even get some carrots, potatoes, peas, and celery for some vegetable action. It would go great with

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Citizens for Quality and Responsible Growth in Lena / Proposed Casey’s Store Please contact us for more information or to join our efforts: citizensoflena@outlook.com

Our organization recently gathered 256 signatures from the Citizens of our community expressing their concerns as stated below which were presented to the Village Board of Trustees. We want to thank everyone who took the time to express your concerns and join in our efforts to protect the best interest of our Community. We will provide a copy of the proposed site plan for this project clearly illustrating our concerns as outlined below to anyone upon request. As we have stated before Casey’s took it upon themselves to purchase a site that was too small for the intended development, without first completing the necessary due diligence any responsible corporate entity would undertake. Thus, imposing upon and expecting our Community to make several compromises to compensate for their corporate mistakes/misgivings. Several of the design deficiencies outlined below will effect the Life-Safety-Welfare of our fellow citizens using this facility and burdening our Community with a sub-standard, poorly engineered development for many, many years to come. Are these the actions of a responsible corporate entity that we should naively welcome with open arms into our Community without expecting them to exhibit the respect for the privilege of doing so? Casey’s officials must be held publicly accountable for their actions and not let our elected officials represent them as has been the case thus far. We are seeking full transparency in this matter from our elected officials and thus far have been unsuccessful in our efforts. We would like to know whether representations were made to Casey’s officials and/or their consultants by any Village official that despite all of the obvious Ordinance violations and inherent design flaws, a development permit would be issued on behalf of the Village of Lena. Why else would they risk buying the property? Our village officials have an obligation to question IDOT publicly as to why they would deem it appropriate to issue a full access permit onto Hwy. 73 in such an obviously precarious location. IDOT permitting engineers stated previously that a full access permit would NOT be issued unless Casey’s was allowed to use the alley way north of the property as part of the entry into the site, which the Village ultimately denied? IDOT stated that if the alley way was not used then a limited access driveway allowing only right turns in and right turns out of the site would be allowed onto Hwy. 73. It that were to happen Casey’s would not have any full access to the site from either Hwy. 73 or Lena St. and could not proceed with the intended development on the site due to inadequate access. Our elected officials have a Fiduciary obligation by their Oath of Office to hold a public meeting to address these questions, open to all public scrutiny/visibility and exhibit not only their professional competency to address such questions but whether they themselves have taken the full necessary due diligence to protect our best interest. They must be held accountable to openly share their professional resources/consultants to full public scrutiny to ensure us they have properly addressed every deficiency of this project as outlined below. Fehr-Graham must be held publicly accountable for upholding their Fiduciary Obligations to the Village, and demonstrate their competency in addressing these issues to the best interest of our Community. Casey’s should be required to provide a site development plan that eliminates all items which are not compliant with the Village Ordinances and compromises sound engineering principles. The Village must be held accountable to make this plan available to full public scrutiny to prove to be the Citizens that our best interest has been protected. We the Citizens have a right to publicly participate in the ongoing decision making process and it is incumbent upon our elected officials to allow us to do so, as we have one chance to “GET THIS RIGHT”. We believe it will help everyone to understand the issues at hand by outlining them below and referring to the appropriate Village Ordinances which apply. 1. VARIANCE REQUIRED / THIS IS A LIFE SAFETY ISSUE Provide the minimum 5’ side yard setback along the Northern property line. Presently the garbage enclosure, curb-gutter and paved parking lot areas encroach into the required 5’ side yard setback. REF: 21-8-3 Minimum requirements setting 5’ side yard setback. 2. VARIANCE REQUIRED / THIS IS A LIFE SAFETY ISSUE Provide the minimum 5’ side yard setback along the Southern property line. Presently the curb-gutter and paved parking lot areas encroach onto the public right of way and into the required 5’ side yard setback. The back of the public sidewalk will be within 12” of the curb-gutter on the parking lot. Cars/Delivery trucks would be able to drive directly into pedestrians along the southern sidewalk. REF: 21-8-3 Minimum requirements setting 5’ side yard setback. 3. VARIANCE REQUIRED Provide the Five (5) wide planted landscape buffer along the entire Northern and Southern property lines. If they want to eliminate the plants and replace with a solid fence a variance is required. REF: 21-18-2 (D) States landscape buffer must be provided REF: 21-18-3 (A) specifically states that perimeter landscaping must be planted round the perimeter of the entire lot REF: 21-18-5 (A) (B 1-4) Specifics the minimum size/quantity of plants to be installed. 4. VARIANCE REQUIRED If a variance is granted to remove the fence along the entire northern property line then they must obtain a variance to allow the fence to extend beyond the face of the building for a distance of more-less 175’ to the west. REF: Section 13 Fences / 21-13-3 Side Yards: In side yards fences may not extend beyond the front portion of the property’s principal building, 5. VARIANCE REQUIRED Eliminate the encroachment of the loading dock/delivery area into the 25’ side yard setback on the southern boundary. REF: 21-8-3 Minimum requirements establishing five (5’) side yard setback REF: 2-17-3 REGULATIONS FOR LOADING FACILITIES (A 4) specifically states this cannot encroach into a side yard setback. 6. VARIANCE REQUIRED / THIS IS A LIFE SAFETY ISSUE Provide the Two (2) necessary landscaped island’s within the parking lot in order to provide a safety barrier between the parking stalls which are adjacent to the delivery dock area and the dumpster approach for protection of customers. This is widely recognized engineering standard in such instances. REF: 21-17-1 Parking-Loading Regulations-General Provisions Purpose as stated in Ordinance: The purpose of this section is to provide the MINIMUM STANDARDS for off-street parking and loading facilities and alleviates or prevent congestion of the public streets thereby promoting the safety and welfare of the residents of the Village of Lena. REF: 21-18-3 General Off-Street Parking Landscaping Requirements; sets forth landscaping req’s for all parking lots. (B) Interior landscaping: ALL LOTS, which re required to be landscaped SHALL provide interior landscaped within the perimeter of the paved areas. One stall is required for every 10 parking stalls or portion thereof. (B 5) The interior planting islands shall be located so as to PROTECT PARKED VEHICLES and assist with vehicular traffic circulation, snow removal and drainage. Interior planting islands of traffic islands should be located at intersections of traffic aisles for this purpose. 7. Comply with State Fire Marshall Requirements The present site plan does not meet this requirement for UG fuels tanks location to adjacent property and/or ROW lines. TITLE 41: FIRE PROTECTION CHAPTER I: OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL PART 175 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND THE STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION, SALE AND USE OF PETROLEUM AND OTHER REGULATED SUBSTANCES SECTION 175.430 CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR USTS. Section 175.430 Clearance Required for USTs (C) Distance to Property Lines. Individual tanks shall be at least 20 feet to property lines.

The PZ Chairman has the sole authority and obligation to require the following changes per the Village Ordinances to ensure all actions are taken as necessary in, “promoting the safety and welfare of the residents of the Village of Lena. 1. THIS IS A LIFE SAFETY ISSUE / Back to back parking Eliminate all double stacked (back to back) parking stalls. Three (3) employee parking stalls are blocked in by three (3) customer parking stalls. Employees will back into customers parked behind them. This is only being done as the site is too small to place the stalls elsewhere on the site as they should be. REF: 21-17-1 Parking-Loading Regulations-General Provisions Purpose as stated in Ordinance: The purpose of this section is to provide the MINIMUM STANDARDS for off-street parking and loading facilities and alleviates or prevent congestion of the public streets thereby promoting the safety and welfare of the residents of the Village of Lena. 2. THIS IS A LIFE SAFETY ISSUE/Six Parking stalls blocking the access to dumpster stall Eliminate any obstructions that will not allow unobstructed access to the garbage containers by garbage trucks. Presently the entry to the garage facility is blocked by two (2) rows of three (3) parked cars, rendering it useless. This is only being done because the site is too small to place the parking elsewhere. REF: 21-17-1 Parking-Loading Regulations-General Provisions Purpose as stated in Ordinance: The purpose of this section is to provide the MINIMUM STANDARDS for off-street parking and loading facilities and alleviates or prevent congestion of the public streets thereby promoting the safety and welfare of the residents of the Village of Lena. 3. THIS IS A LIFE SAFETY ISSUE/No safe public access from adjacent streets This site as presently designed does not provide any safe access for any children/pedestrians going to/from the store from the public streets. Any pedestrian entering the site will be at risk. Casey’s wants to be adjacent to the park because of the number of people who may use the store because of their close proximity. Pedestrians entering the site from Hwy. 73 will be going directly in the main entry drive and going thru the parking lot to enter the store. When entering the store from Lena St. all pedestrians will be going directly into the entry driveway and directly thru the loading zone area and customer parking. How does the Village propose to require Casey’s to provide safe defined access to/from the store to protect children/pedestrians 4. THIS IS A LIFE SAFETY ISSUE/Parked cars exiting their stalls will entirely block the entry from Lena St. This design is being used because the site is too small to locate the stalls elsewhere on the site as they should be. The rear of parking stalls located at the entry from Lena St. are within Three (3) feet of the driveway entering the site. These stalls are parallel to Lena St. and are within 12” of the property line. When they back out of their spaces they will be entirely blocking cars directly entering the site and blocking cars trying to exit the site thru the same exit to Lena St. Cars entering from Lena St. cannot get off the street entirely when this occurs leading to potential rear end accidents. The distance from the back of curb on Lena St. to the south edge of the parking stalls is only 12’. This is not the same condition that exist at the Dollar General Store entry, as has been alleged by some Village Trustees in trying to rationalize acceptance of such an inferior design. Cars parked in that site are 32’ from the back of curb on the street so that cars can enter the site completely and be off the street even though a car may be backing out of a stall. Casey’s should be required to relocate the Two (2) parking stalls directly adjacent to this entry to promote safe ingress/egress to/from the site.

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Panthers stay home for second round showdown By Chris Johnson Reporter

LENA — By a final score of 55-14, the Lena-Winslow Panthers did more than just knock the Princeville Princes from the Class 1A State Football Playoffs, they also told the rest of the field that they are going to continue fighting, probably all the way to DeKalb. Lena-Winslow’s entry into the 2015 post season marks 16 years in a row that the team has had a chance to begin their journey for a shot at the State Title. Outside of a 6-3 mark in 1998 not allowing participation, according to information kept with the IHSA, the Panthers have been in the State Playoffs every year. Other squads with a similar success pattern, in northern Illinois are limited, but would include teams such as Galena,

Dakota and Sterling Newman. Entering the State Tournament with a 9-0 mark, the IHSA selected Lena-Winslow as the third best team, in the northern branch, of the Class 1A field. They were awarded the opening round home game. With the win over Princeville on Friday night, Lena-Winslow stays home for their round two game against number six seed, Orion this weekend. Both Lena-Winslow and Orion hosted their first round games. Because Lena-Winslow started the post season as the number three seed, they get the right to play at home again this weekend. Orion won its opening round game over Chicago Douglass, 62-6. Toulon-Stark County and Ottawa Marquette were issued the number one and two seeds, respectively.

Polo, who dominated opposition at a scoring clip of 488-35 during the 2015 season, was given the number four seed, when the Selection Committee met. Stark County beat number-16 seed Tremont on Friday night, Oct. 30, 28-7. Marquette topped 5-4 AldenHebron, 14-7, in their opening round game. Stark County travels to Forreston this weekend to face the number nine seed and defending State Champion Cardinals. Forreston avenged an earlier season loss to the Dakota Indians, 34-0 on Sept. 11, as they took down the Indians 8-0, in the round one game, played in Dakota on Saturday, Oct. 31. Marquette plays in Stockton this weekend. If Stockton, the number ten seed pulls off the upset, they could face number three seed Lena-Winslow in the quarterfi-

Warren wins playoff opener in overtime By Chris Johnson Reporter

CHICAGO — It has been almost 20 years since Warren has advanced into the second round of the State of Illinois’ Football Playoffs. The drought ended, courtesy of an overtime touchdown strike by Warren/Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, as the NUIC pushed yet another qualifier, into the round of 16, with the 26-20 win over Chicago Hope Academy from the Northeastern Athletic Conference on Saturday, Oct. 31. It was a tough win for Warren/Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, as the Eagles entered the State Tournament with an 8-1 record. Chicago Hope Academy’s only loss this season, prior to the upset win by Warren, came at the hands of the 10-0 Marquette Crusaders, 28-26, in overtime, on Oct. 16. Marquette, the number two seed in the northern bracket in the Class 1A State Tournament won their opening round playoff game over the Northeast Athletic Conference’s at-large bid, Alden-Hebron on Friday night, 14-7. Warren’s win marks the first time a playoff victory has been tallied since 1996. Beginning in 1992, under Head Coach Mike Renz, Warren won five opening round games in a row, before bowing out, off the State’s Playoff radar, during a stretch of sub500 seasons. In 2005 and again in 2012 and 2014, Warren entered the

post-season with 5-4 marks and fell in their opening round game. With the win over Chicago Hope Academy, the road leads home for Warren as they prepare to face 10-0 Polo, to get their chance to advance into the quarterfinal round. It will not be easy. Polo defeated Warren earlier this season, 50-6, on Sept. 25. The Marcos, the number four seed in the Class 1A Tournament will be heavily favored this weekend. The question has arisen as to how the IHSA Selection Committee determined that teams from the NUIC, Lena-Winslow and Polo, who now carry a combined 20-0 record, were

less dangerous then the other undefeated teams, Toulon-Stark County and Marquette, with their combined 20-0 marks. The playoffs continue this weekend with the quarterfinal round and a berth in the final eight waiting for possibly more than one NUIC representative. The chance does exist, in the upper bracket of the Class 1A Tournament, that an all-NUIC final four could be a legitimate possibility. Given that statistical situation, there is a good chance the NUIC will once again be represented at the State Football Finals at Huskie Stadium on the campus of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Thanksgiving week.

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they can consider moving on in the Class 1A Tournament. At this point, five NUIC teams represent the northern branch of the Class 1A field of eight teams. Combined, Forreston, Polo, Warren/Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Stockton and Lena-Winslow carry an overall record of 43-7, as they prepare to battle each other for the right to play for the Class 1A Title in DeKalb, Thanksgiving week.

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Continued from page 15 ful fresh cranberries, Brennan’s Market in Monroe has them fresh from the Wisconsin bogs. They are beautiful and reasonably priced. Buy some and freeze them because they sure are better than the bagged ones in grocery stores. The next recipe is an easy cobbler that has a delicious hot butter sauce to finish off the cobbler.

Cranberry Cobbler

3 C. Bisquick 2 C. sugar 2 eggs, beaten ½ C. butter, softened 1 C. milk 3 C. cranberries Mix together the Bisquick, sugar, eggs, and butter. Blend in the milk. Stir in the cranberries until lightly coated. Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13 baking pan. Bake at 350 for 50-55 minutes. Hot Butter Sauce 2 C. sugar 1 C. butter, sliced 2 C. whipping cream 2 t. vanilla Combine ingredients in a saucepan and heat over medium heat. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Serve over the Cranberry Cobbler. This combination of carrots and cranberry is a winner. The spice cake is the perfect place to blend these two tastes together. You won’t need whole cranberries for this recipe but rather cranberry sauce. It makes a beautiful Bundt cake on a stand. It tastes good and looks great—a winning combination.

Carrot-Cranberry Spice Cake

4 eggs 1 C. sugar 1 C. packed brown sugar 1 C. canola oil

1 C. whole-berry cranberry sauce 3 C. flour 2 t. baking powder 1 t. baking soda ½ t. salt ½ t. ground nutmeg ½ t. ground cloves 1 C. grated carrots 1 T. powdered sugar Preheat the oven to 350. Grease and flour a 10-inch fluted tube pan. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, brown sugar, oil, and cranberry sauce until well blended. In another bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cloves; gradually beat into the cranberry mixture. Stir in the carrots. Transfer the cake batter to the prepared pan. Bake 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Sprinkle with the powdered sugar. Note: to remove cakes easily, use solid shortening to grease plain and fluted tube pans. The girls’ volleyball team won their first regional in a while and now will play a team that has been in the state finals for several years. I guess we will see how good our little team is. They will play a private school that recruits; we will play the athletes that live in our communities. Sometimes there is no luck in the draw; however, as Mr. Brown would say: “Sometimes you win, and sometimes you lose; however you always have to show up and dress!” Congratulations ladies on winning your regional and good luck starting the next round. I just returned home from a bridal

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LEGALS ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION Public Notice is hereby given that on October 7, 2015, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Stephenson County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: A&A Bent and Dent Grocery located at 106 W. Douglas St., Freeport, IL 61032. Dated October 7, 2015 VICI R. OTTE Stephenson County Clerk by HEATHER BECKER Deputy (Published in The Shopper’s Guide Oct. 21, 28 & Nov. 4, 2015) 222695

14-029538 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF STEPHENSON - FREEPORT, ILLINOIS ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; Plaintiff, vs. MATTHEW T. ROSE; TRACEY ROSE; Defendants, 14CH 111 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at the hour of 2:00 p.m. in the office of Security First Title Company, 205 West Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL 61032, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Four (4) in Block One

(1) in Underwood and Albee’s Addition to the Town (now Village) of Lena; situated in the Village of Lena, County of Stephenson and the State of Illinois. Commonly known as 106 Grant Street, Lena, IL 61048. P.I.N. 11-07-33-309-004. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. I673290 (Published in The Shopper’s Guide Oct. 21, 28 & Nov. 4, 2015) 222990

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Torkelson Cheese Co. is seeking several Production Associates at our facility in Lena, Illinois. Our plant produces quality cheeses, whey and lactose products for customers around the world. Our production associates play an extremely important role in providing support in cheese making, whey processing, packaging and sanitation duties.

Stockton Community Unit School District #206 Employment Opportunities Position: Head Girls’ Track Coach Duties: Coordinate, organize, and lead a girls’ track program at the high school level. Meets are in the spring, and the successful candidate must be able to leave for meets 1:30 pm and after as well as conduct practices at 3:30 pm Salary: Per collective bargaining agreement Deadline to apply: November 6, 2015 Application process: Send letter of application, references, and credentials supporting achievements in track and field to: Athletic Director Terry Korth, Stockton High School, 540 N Rush Street, Stockton, Illinois 61085. Questions may be address to AD Korth at 815-947-3323.Position: Head Boys’ Track Coach Duties: Coordinate, organize, and lead a boys’ track program at the high school level. Meets are in the spring, and the successful candidate must be able to leave for meets 1:30 pm and after as well as conduct practices at 3:30 pm Salary: Per collective bargaining agreement Deadline to apply: November 6, 2015 Application process: Send letter of application, references, and credentials supporting achievements in track and field to: Athletic Director Terry Korth, Stockton High School, 540 N Rush Street, Stockton, Illinois 61085. Questions may be address to AD Korth at 815-9473323.

Qualifications: • The preferred candidate will have obtained a high school diploma or GED • Prior experience in manufacturing is a plus. • Knowledge of HACCP, GMP's, OSHA and loss control programs is highly desirable. • Able to read and comprehend standard operating procedures. • Participation in a team environment safely. • Detail oriented, be quality minded. • Able to perform at a high level in a fast paced environment.

PEARL VALLEY FARMS PACKING and SANITATION positions- Pearl City and Stockton location QUALITY ASSISTANT—audits and documentation, quality checks and training, etc. BAGGER-2nd shift–able to lift 50 lbs continually, operate bagger machine, drive skid loaders, tractors, etc. DRIVER-CDL-A, LOCAL ROUTES- occasional overnight travel, 2 years of verifiable driving experience in a tractor/ trailer, clean MVR, comfortable delivering to store doors. DOCK and MAINTENANCE position in Stockton, IL

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Business & Service Business Opportunities

MAKE $1,000 WEEKLY!! MAILING BROCHURES From Home. Helping home workers since 2001. No Experience Required. Start Immediately! www.newmailers.com (VOID IN SD, WI) (MCN)

Job Requirements: • Maintain very good attendance • Able to lift 50 lbs frequently. • Work in hot, humid and wet environment • Stand and walk on a constant basis • Take direction from a supervisor • Read and understand instructions Please apply in person at 9453 W Louisa Rd. Lena, IL 61048 or Send resumes to lindsey@torkelsoncheese.com Torkelson Cheese Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 224603

Assembly position openings to assemble V-boxes and plows in our Snow & Ice Department. Previous experience or training in vehicle or agricultural mechanics preferred. Successful candidate must have mechanical ability and be self-directed. Must provide own tools. Full-time positions including benefit package with health, dental & 401k. Additional $1.00 nite shift premium for 2nd shift positions. For a list of current job opening descriptions and applications go to www.monroetruck.com Please apply between 8AM – 4PM (M-F) or submit resume to:

Contact Pearl Valley Farms, 968 S Kent Rd. Pearl City, IL, 815-443-2170, Ext 109.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Education

25 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED! Become a driver for Stevens Transport! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! New drivers earn $800+ per week! PAID CDL TRAINING! Stevens covers all costs! 1-888-734-6714 drive4stevens.com

MEDICAL BILLING TRAINEES NEEDED! Train at home to process Medical Billing & Insurance! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Online training at Bryan University! HS Diploma/GED & Computer/Internet needed. 1-888734-6711

Financial Services

GET CASH NOW for annuity or structured settlement payments such as lawsuits, notes, inheritances & mortgages. Learn how to get a fast, free quote! 888-9653844 (MCN)

Assembly 1st & 2nd shifts

Monroe Truck Equipment, Inc. 1051 West 7th Street Monroe WI 53566 Fax 608-329-8456 hrmonroe@monroetruck.com

CAREER TRAINING FREEDOM TO BE YOUR OWN BOSS. Discover proven techniques for refinishing countertops, bathtubs, tile, etc. Part time or full time, low investment, high profit. www. SurfaceTechLLC.com 1-866-9706220, 870-424-6220 (MCN)

ARE YOU IN BIG TROUBLE With the IRS? Stop wage & bank levies, liens & audits, unfiled tax returns, payroll issues, & resolve tax debt FAST. Call 888-606-6673 (MCN)

Other Employment

All positions offer medical coverage and IRA matching when eligible, as well as vacation time. Please call ahead for appt. before stopping in person to fill out application due to biosecurity concerns. 224405

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CANADA DRUG CENTER is your choice for safe and affordable medications. Our licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with savings of up to 75 percent on all your medication needs. Call today 1-800263-4059 for $10.00 off your first prescription and free shipping. (MCN)

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Other Employment

Rabies Administrator Jo Daviess County is seeking a new Rabies Administrator to be appointed pursuant to the ‘Animal Control Act’, 510 ILCS 5/3. The Rabies Administrator must be a veterinarian, licensed in the State of Illinois.

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NOW HIRING for Packaging/Production, Warehouse-temp, Machine Operator, Retail Sales, and Cheese Maker positions! Apply Today!

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Real Estate Apartments

For more information, please contact Elizabeth Kane, Jo Daviess County Health Department Administrator by November 16th, at 9483 US Hwy 20 West, PO Box 318, Galena, IL 61036 or 815-777-0263.

IN LENA 2 bedroom main floor apartment within 4-unit complex. Off-street parking. Master bedroom has walk-in closet. $400 per month. Agent-owned. Available Nov. 1. Call 815 275 7977

Jo Daviess County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

IN LENA 2BDR 2nd floor apartment. Appliances furnished. $400/mo. 815-369-2827

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Welders - $1000 New Hire Bonus 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift

Experienced welders needed to weld/fabricate truck bodies and Snow & Ice equipment. Duties include product fit-up and/or use of fixtures. Must be proficient in GMAW welding, Air Arc, Oxy-fuel Torch and Hand Plasma. Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols preferred. Successful applicants will have vocational training or equivalent experience.

Custom Fabrication Position $1000 New Hire Bonus - 1st Shift

Full time position perfect for a self-motivated person with the ability to work individually and within a team environment. This candidate must have advanced skills in the welding and fabrication trade. MIG, STICK, Plasma, Torch, and print reading experience is required. Experience with TIG, press brake, shear, etc. a definite plus.

Truck Equipment Installation $1000 New Hire Bonus - 1st & 2nd Shift

Full time employees needed to install truck equipment per work instructions or schematics. Previous experience/ training in automotive, industrial or agricultural machinery and welding preferred. Also looking for individuals with strong electrical or hydraulic experience/knowledge.

Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift

Immediate opening in our Maintenance Dept. as a Maintenance Technician who is able to troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and maintain production equipment and facilities buildings, grounds and systems. Must have 2-5 years of experience in machine troubleshooting and repairs. Experience/training in hydraulics, pneumatics, commercial & industrial electrical wiring systems, electrical & mechanical print reading, and computerized equipment operations required. Must be an organized & motivated self-starter; experience with computers and Microsoft Office Suite is a plus.

For rent cozy updated 160 year old stone home, east of Lena, 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, in scenic rural setting, includes large storage building. For further info or viewing call 815-275-2382. Serious inquiries only please.

Homes for Sale LIVE REAL ESTATE AUCTION: 120± ACRES *Executive Home 25± Acre Lake * 2 Tracts NOVEMBER 19* 11 AM; 13802 E 195th St, Peculiar, MO. UC - Kansas City Auction Realty 1-877318-0438 AuctionKansasCity. com UC - bigInk Real Estate & Auction Services (MCN)

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

Full-time positions include benefit package with health, dental & 401k. Additional $1.00 nite shift premium for 2nd & 3rd shift positions. For a list of current job opening descriptions and applications go to www.monroetruck.com Please apply between 8AM – 4PM (M-F) or submit resume to: Monroe Truck Equipment, Inc. 1051 West 7th Street Monroe WI 53566 Fax 608-329-8456 hrmonroe@monroetruck.com EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

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Adoption

A CHILDLESS MARRIED COUPLE (ages 34 & 35) seek to adopt. Will be full-time mom and devoted dad. Financial security. Expenses PAID. Call/Text: Katie & Adam 1-800-790-5260 (MCN)

A CHILDLESS MARRIED COUPLE WISHES TO ADOPT. Hands-on mom & devoted dad. Large family. Expenses PAID. Felicia & Tom. 1-844-286-1066 (MCN)

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A LOVING, HANDS-ON CHILDLESS COUPLE seeks to adopt. Warm, laughter-filled home. Financial security. Expenses PAID. Judi & Jamie at 1-888-492-6077 (MCN)

Misc Services

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Farms

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Announcements

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.

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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FOR ASSISTANCE AT THE STOCKTON FOOD PANTRY

Call Darlene 947-3624, Sally 947-3239, Bonnie 947-3793, Sharon 218-556-3822, or Ilene at 947-3797 156411

Electronics

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Firewood / Fuel FIREWOOD FOR SALE mixed hardwood soft hardwood $65 for level 8’ truckload. 815-541-3907

Horses

HORSE SALE: BELLE PLAINE WESTERN EXCHANGE Belle Plaine, IA. Next Scheduled Sale: Saturday, November 14, 2015. Tack 10:00 a.m., Horses immediately following. Sale 2nd Saturday of every month. Upcoming Sales: December 12 (Christmas Tack Special), 2015 & January 9, 2016. Check out our web site for details and sale results: www.westernexchange.com; Info/To Consign: 319-444-2320; e-mail: bpwe@ netins.net.(MCN)

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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. TOYOTA 2000 ECHO 40mpg. Good Tires. Looks & runs good. $1500 OBO 815-369-5577

Automobiles Wanted

Place your car, truck, motorcycle, boat or RV for one price and it runs until it sells.

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Starts for 4 weeks and if not sold you call us and we will renew at no additional charge! (Maximum run 24 weeks total) PRIVATE PARTY ONLY. Ad must be prepaid. Deadline Friday 4 p.m.

Call 815-369-4112 221094

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 Children’s Cancer Victims Today! Help and Support ACCF! Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800-258-1429 Donate Your Car to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800-6561632

Lawn & Garden

Wanted to Buy

Boats

42” WIDE SNOWPLOW fits ATV or Lawn tractor. All steel construction. scraper blade & skid shoes Universal fit. Good condition $99 OBO 815-745-2717

WANT TO PURCHASE Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send Details To: PO Box 13557, Denver CO 80201

18-22’ BOAT WANTED: Cash? Trade: great rust-free 1987 Oldsmobile Toronado. V6 FWD, AIR, New webbed wheels, tires, headliner, loaded. 847-395-2669.

ATVs/Golf Carts

1991 SEA RAY 17FT open bow. 125 hp, IO, w/trailer & accessories. $2,995. Tom 262-492-5433.

Misc. For Sale MOVING. MUST SELL Large Wire DOG CRATE, $45 OBO, TREADMILL Gold’s Gym Air Stride Plus Trainer 480 $300 OBO, BOWFLEX ULITMATE 2 completely assembled $750 OBO, WII & WII FIT BOARD plus two controllers and games (incl workout games) $50 OBO, ANTIQUE STEEL MILK CAN $50 OBO. 815-291-5523 SMITH CORONA ELECTRIC typewriter. Comes with manual and two ribbon cassettes. $20. 815-947-2011

Notice 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.

Personals

GRANDMA’S 2012 SCOOTER for sale. New. 26 mi. only. $920 OBO 815-369-2661.

Automobiles 1987 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO V6 FWD. Car show beauty. New factory wheels, new tires. $2300. 847-987-7669 1988 CADILLAC SEDAN Deville. Great Cond., all original, $3,800 OBO 262-539-2233. 1995 BUICK LESABRE Eng. 3.8, 145,000 miles, New bat., New starter, leather, 815-6706895. $1150 1995 CHEVY CAMARO V6, auto trans., green, GT-tops, high mileage. $1,100 OBO Call 262-4923701. 1997 CHEVY CAVALIER 4 door, needs work, make offer, Call 262332-8168. 1997 MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE 6 cyc., 94k, $3,500 OBO Call 262-539-2414.

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.

Campers and RVs 1995 WINNEBAGO WARRIOR 64k miles, sleeps 6, well maintained, bath & shower, kitchen, stove, fridge, heat/AC, $6,500 Call 815-675-2701. 1997 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURE slide out, low miles, good shape, ford gas, extras, $17,500 OBO Call 262-878-1397.

MEET SINGLES RIGHT NOW! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now: 800-3574970 (MCN)

1999 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Good transportation car, good condition. $900. 262-654-6207

Sporting Goods

2000 CHEVY MALIBU runs good, good condition, $1,200 OBO Call 262-496-8807.

1947 FORD 2N with blade $2,200. OBO 815-291-8977

2001 RED MUSTANG 125k, very good condition, V6, automatic, $5,250, 262-210-1668

FORD TRACTOR 4000 series w/ wide front end, turf tires on rear, 7’ brush hog, grader blade, cherry picker, Call 262-206-3435.

AMERICAN CLASSIC CUSTOM MADE POOL TABLE with accessories. Worth $2000. Asking $1500 OBO. Moving Must Sell. Can text photos. 815-291-5523

1999 SUBARU LEGACY WAGON org. owner, new tires, batt. & alt. 128k. $2,850. 847-381-5373.

2004 ITASCA SUNRISE 34’6” Ford V-10 13136 mi., ex. con. 2 slides, loaded. must see $58,000 608-206-1481

Farm Machinery

Motorcycles 1994 HONDA VLX600 17k miles, windshield saddlebags, $2500 OBO Call 419-260-8905. 1995 HONDA GOLDWING GL1500 68k miles, starts immediately and runs fine. good overall condition, $4,600 OBO 262-8783225. 1996 HONDA VF750C (MAGNA) all original parts, 26,700 miles. Windshield, passenger seat, saddlebags. Starts and runs great. $1,900 OBO 262-878-3225. 1998 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC very clean, excellent condition, 49,000 miles, $7,000 OBO 262-878-3225. 2001 YAMAHA VSTAR 650 w/ windshield & saddlebags, $2,300 OBO Call 262-770-6768. 2002 KAWASAKI VULCAN 900 Red, true dual exhaust, 29k miles. Mustang seat, highway pegs, passenger backrest, $2,200, 262878-3225. 2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON 883 Sportster, 22,000 mi., great condition, black, new rear tire, clean, $4,300 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, $19,500 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 2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON Heritage Softtail w/engine guard, sec. system, Pearl White, exc. cond, only 2,000 miles. Asking $15,500. 262-374-0941 or 262-763-9042. 2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON TRIKE 2,790 miles, two-tone red metallic, 6 speed, electric reverse, fully chromed (Wille G. Skull theme) S&S Cam, Vance and Hine exhaust, painted inner fairing, New L.E.D. lights, air horn, trike needs NOTHING. Aluma trailer painted to match w/custom cooler box, J&S Trike lift. This trike is ready to ride with PRIDE. A MUST SEE! Call cell 262-9892201. Asking $29,500. Will consider reasonable offer.

Snowmobiles 2012 Arctic Cat XF800 & 2009 Arctic Cat F5 with Triton Trailer. Both sleds less than 2,000 miles. $13,000 OBO package price. Will separate. 815-369-4369

Sports/Classic Cars 1937 PLYMOUTH 4 dr. sedan, all original, for restoration or parts, $2,000 Call 262-537-4177.

1975 CAD ELDORADO convert. lots of spares, needs work, $1,000 OBO Call 262-249-0808.

2001 DODGE DAKOTA quad cab 4x4, well maintained, 70k mi. on motor & trans., $3,500, 815988-4636.

1977 CORVETTE numbers matching, needs restoration, $4,500 Call 262-537-4177.

2005 SILVERADO 4X4 2500 HD Crew Cab. Cap, running boards and bed liner. 142 K. $13,500. (262)835-9524.

1987 MERCURY COUGAR 20th anniversary, 118,000 mi., owned since 1989, never seen snow, no rust, new N.O.S. wheels & new tires, 262-989-4112

2006 GMC 2500 HD 4 X 4 77K, 6.0 V8, auto, a/c, regular cab, 8 ft box, $16,900. 262-210-8080.

1995 AUDI A6 153k, 5 speed, no rust, heated seats, good tires, $1,500 Call 262-492-2348. 1995 CHRYSLER LEBARON CONVERTIBLE Fla. car, 56k, looks & runs great, $3,500 Call 262-394-5087. SOUTHERN ANTIQUE, smaller Toronado. Seats 6. V-6, FWD. TRADE? 4WD? El Camino? Sports? Convert.? 847-395-2669 SPORTS CARS Avenger Ford GT40 & Laser Porsche 917 reproduction sports cars. Nice! Call for details. 847-838-1916.

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

Trucks & Trailers ‘02 CHEVY SILVERADO 86K. New water pump, battery, brake lines & calipers, fuel pump in tank. $4,995. 815-923-1032.

4X8 CUBE HOMEMADE TRAILER heavy duty. $350. 262-5343638.

‘94 FORD F150 Standard cab, short box 351 AT, 108K mi., rust free, very nice truck 262-9894112

CAR TOWING DOLLY w/5’x6’ utility box, good condition, $700, Union Grove, 815-228-1988.

TRAILER SALE! 2016 H&H 6’X12’ V-NOSE, ramp door $2,750.00; 7’x16’ v-nose ramp door $4,063.00; Dump trailers 10’, 12’, 14’ & 16’; 10k, 12k, 14k, & 21,000lb, both Bumper pull & Gooseneck. New FUEL tank trailers 500 & 990 Gallon. “130” trailers in-stock. SPECIAL ORDERS Welcomed. 515-972-4554 www.FortDodgeTrailerWorld.com (MCN)

UTILITY TILT TRAILER 4X8 Very good condition. 262-537-2063.

Vans, Mini Vans

1952 STUDEBAKER 2R11 PICKUP. $4000. OBO. 815-3355052.

1999 FORD E250 VAN rusty, needs some steering work, good scrap hauler $500.00 Burlington, 262-539-2070 before 1pm.

1997 F250 PLOW TRUCK w/ Western plow. $5,000. OBO. 815335-5052.

2004 FORD FREESTAR van, dependable, 161K highway miles, $4400/OBO - 608-289-1616

1998 FORD RANGER 4 cyl. automatic. Driven daily. 201K miles. Good mech. condition. Some rust. $1500 OBO. Call Rich. 847-6031619.

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Pearl City School music students made homemade musical instruments

PEARL CITY — As part of the curriculum, Pearl City High School Music Appreciation Class and 6th grade general music students made homemade musical instruments in Mrs. Ehlers room. Students also had to compose an original song and play it on their instrument at their ability level. Each year the students are given this project. There are always a couple of students who go above and beyond. This year Brady Heinrich made a saxophone out of PCV pipe. Teddy Ils and Photo provided Brianna Stager also made a pcv pipe instrument that is This group of Pearl City High School music students made their played with flip flop shoes own homemade musical instruments and have set about learning Photo provided or spatulas. We are proud to play. Building is just part of the project with Lego League gets underway. Here we see Sidney Wright, Madi Diddens, Alena of the creativity and work Wech; Back-Riley Schauer, Ben Bremmer, Cody Pitts, Oliver that these students did. Petta offering a big thank you to the league sponsors

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PEARL CITY — Working programmed robots and share with this year’s theme of “Trash a creative solution to a curTrek,” the 2015-2016 Pearl rent trash problem affecting City Technowolves received our world. The Technowolves generous donations from these thank all of the supporters. supporters: Pitts Drywall, Inc., State Bank of Pearl City, Heiler Masonry and Heiler’s Honey, REAL ESTATE Voss Construction (Mel and Jan Voss), Kathy Schauer, Nichole 14-029538 and Randy Schauer, and Diane IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT and Russ Bradford. COUNTY OF STEPHENSON This year’s competition will FREEPORT, ILLINOIS take place in December, where ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT team members compete with AUTHORITY;

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Stockton pulls off upset at Galena By Chris Johnson Reporter

GALENA — The Stockton Blackhawks upset the Galena Pirates to open the 2015 Class 1A Football Playoffs on Saturday, Oct. 31, 34-2. Stockton dominated across the board, pushing their offense into a higher gear as they sailed past the Pirates en route to their round-two date against the

number two seed in the Class 1A Tournament, the Marquette Crusaders. Marquette is 10-0 this season and won the Northeast Athletic Conference by a full game over Chicago Hope Academy, who lost in their opening round playoff game, 26-20 in overtime, to Warren. Over the past five games of the 2015 season, the Blackhawks are 4-1. Only a two-

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point loss to Warren/Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, on Oct. 2, blemished the fall sports card. In a game against Milledgeville, helping assure the Missiles didn’t make it into the 2015 post-season, Stockton put 43 points on the board. Against Ashton-Franklin Center, closing the regular season, Stockton scored 54 points, helping discussion begin on timing and post-season success. With the offense, reenergized and the defense clamping down, Stockton does have the potential to upset the number two seed Marquette Crusaders this weekend. The Blackhawks have scored over 50 points on two other occasions this season. On Sept. 4, they scored 58 in a win over River Ridge. Against Pecatonica, in an NUIC crossover contest, the Blackhawks put 59 points on the board. Now, with allowing only two points to Galena, on a safety, the Blackhawks have allowed less than nine points per game over their final four. Statistics could indicate Stockton may be playing their best football of the year. With the Marquette Crusaders in town to face the numberten seed Stockton Blackhawks, another chance at an upset victory does exist, if Stockton can

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pass the ball and if Marquette’s backfield is regularly visited. If Stockton defeats Marquette this weekend and number nine seed Forreston upsets the top seed in the north branch of the Class 1A bracket, ToulonStark County, only an upset of Lena-Winslow by Orion would prevent a final four from the NUIC, representing the north-

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Lena Living Center schedules community events

LENA — The Lena Living Center will host the following events: Wed. Nov 4-after noon coffee break Bazaar- crafters, vendors, Books are Fun display, free chair massages. Nov. 14, 8-noon Community supper: Wed. Nov. 18th (location: Lena Living Center) 5-6 p.m. Lena Living Center is a licensed Medicare, Medicaid, Skilled Care, Long Term Care facility providing 24-hour professional nursing services. Lena Living Center, LLC has been a member of the community since it was built in June of 1971 by the Lena Community.

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