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Lena Winslow community steps up to give elementary school a new playground By Tony Carton EDITOR
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A team of more than 40 volunteers worked over the summer to construct and landscape a new playground area at the Lena Winslow Elementary School.
folks that genuinely care. “If something is needed this is the kind of community that always comes together to make it happen,” Gerbode said. “It is just a blessing.” Doc’s Excavating donated their time to remove the existing equipment, and then Jed Schultz from Skid Steer took on a special role, volunteering not only equipment, but hours of expertise to ensure the foundation was prepared and the equipment would be safe for the children. Many parents including Jessica Blakely and Kelli Pieper who are both LenaWinslow teachers came to assist with the project and Ryan Engel was the contact who helped encourage the Masons to join in the project. Tabitha Engel and PTO President Stephanie Amborn manned the grill, making
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When Lena-Winslow elementary school reopens next week the little people are in for a real surprise. An incredible group of about 40 volunteer “playground elves” have created a colorful new play area and the concept of fun at recess has taken on a whole new meaning. “Most of the equipment from the playground was either from the Lena building and we moved it over when we put this school up in ’96 or it was from the Winslow building and we moved it down when we brought them down in 2005, said Lena Winslow Elementary School Principal Mary Gerbode. “It was such that we were doing repairs to it regularly. It was in pretty good shape, but we starting to do repairs to it every year. It was time for some updates.” Several organizations had been socking money away for a few years with new play equipment as a goal, and when the time came, everything fell into place. “The district put some money toward it and the PTO put some money toward it and the elementary account put some money aside also, so all three accounts worked together to financially make this possible,” said Gerbode. As the time for “Operation Playground Refurb” drew closer, the school sent a newsletter home with every student comparing the cost savings of paying outright for the work and equipment versus the idea of the community coming together and assembling the equipment themselves. The response was nothing short of amazing. “With the community working together it all came to about a third of the cost of having a contractor come in and do the work,” she said. “I think everybody realized the community working together is what is best for the kids.” She said the area is blessed with
sure everyone was well fed. The existing equipment received a new coat of paint and colorful artwork on the blacktop was touched up. Everyone worked hard and together and it all looks fabulous. “It was an awesome example of the community pride so prevalent in Lena,” said Gerbode. “It reminded me of how blessed we are to live in a community that pulls together to get things done right. The mulch has been ordered and will be put in place shortly. The students are going to be
so excited this fall.” She said they wanted 20 volunteers and 40 showed up. “You have the people who say they are going to come, but we signed people up at the end of school in May and I was worried would they all remember and would they all come,” she said. “But Ryan got the Masons to come and they worked with so many wonderful parents to do the smaller playground and I cannot say enough about Jed Schultz. He was phenomenal.”
She said they did have professional supervisory help, but volunteers were the lifeblood of the project. “I can tell you now, the kids are going to love this,” Gerbode said. “We had summer school through June 24, and then the next week the old equipment came out and the next week we started laying things out for the new one. We had put up a poster showing what the new playground would look like before school let out and they were so excited. It’s wonderful, just wonderful.”
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Lena Library News By Dixie Althoff/Director Could someone please turn down the heat?!! We get the rain and then it gets that much hotter. I know in just a few short months we will be wishing for some of the warmth we are getting now. Guess we just better enjoy it while we can. Summer is quickly passing us by! It is a little quieter here at the library now. Summer reading has come to an end. It was a good year and the kids all had a great time. The last two weeks of the program were filled with everything from making sports necklaces for the little ones to game competitions for the older
kids. The program ended with the carnival on July 29. The carnival was well attended and everyone had fun playing all the games. There were two drawing winners: Ava Wagner and Kenzie Zimmerman. Door prize winners were: Lillian Werhane, Brendyn Smith, Dawsyn Smith, Lily Block, Landrie Spidahl, and Oliver Hardacre. Congratulations to all ! The winner of the guess how many books were read was Addy Ackerson. The total books read were 3,574. Addy’s guess was really close to the exact total so good job,
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Addy! We would like to thank all of our volunteers who helped the day of the carnival: Ava Dietz, Kylie Zimmerman, Luke Hockema, Chloe Hockema, Sarah Foley, Emma Kempel, Cameron Cain, Lia Goebel, Connor Karnatz, Sally Buchenau, Tana Rothenbuehler, Nancy Franz, and Greg (Tub) Andrews. Tub does Bingo for us each year, and does a great job. Without all of our volunteers we would not be able to do all the games that we do each year. Thank you to each one who helped! A thank you goes out to Pete Pena for supplying juice boxes for the kids. We really appreciate your generosity! We would like to thank: Skate Station, Pizza Hut and Lindo Theater. Thank You! Watch the Shopper’s Guide for sign-up for the fall story hour and after school programs. Ms. Kathy will be busy getting ready to make it a fun year for all of the children. New summer fiction: Die Like an Eagle by Donna Andrews, Swept Away by Robyn Carr, Deadly Fate by
Heather Graham, Sweet Tomorrows by Debbie Macomber, Bullseye by James Patterson, Guide Me Home by Kim Vogel Sawyer, Smooth Operator by Stuart Woods and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child parts one and two by Jack Thorne (based on the books by J.K. Rowling). July 21 we showed the movie Wild instead of having book discussion for the month of July. This month book discussion will be held Aug. 24 at 9:30 a.m.
Zika Virus cases begin to appear in Illinois By Tony Carton EDITOR
According to the Illinois Department of Health, there are now a total of 46 cases of Zika virus in Illinois. All of these cases are among individuals who acquired Zika virus in their travels to Zika virus-affected areas. IDPH is analyzing the data, to determine what trends, if any, are apparent. At the time of testing, three pregnant women were confirmed to
The family of Thelma Baker wishes to express thanks for the comforting words, flowers, cards, hugs, your presence at the visitation and final service, food for the luncheon, and monetary donations at the time of our loss. We are overwhelmed by the love you have shown us. May God bless each of you.
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The family of Dorothy Wagner would like to thank everyone for cards, flowers, memorials and kind words on the passing of Dorothy. Mom was always quick with a phone call, kind words or card when someone was hurting and it is appreciated that has been reciprocated.
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Plan to join us if you can. You don’t have to discuss a book if you don’t want to, just come and listen to what everyone else has read and have some refreshments with us. It is a fun time! The last two weeks winners for the adult summer reading were: Brenda Werhane and Kathy Greene. Congratulations to both of you! Keep on reading, the program will end Aug. 31. Enjoy this hot weather, if you can!
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have Zika Virus. IDHP issued a report saying, “We encourage all travelers to Zikaaffected areas to take precautions against mosquito bites and pregnant women or women who may become pregnant to avoid such travel.” Currently, the only Zika virus cases in Illinois are travel associated. Transmission can occur sexually or congenitally. Although very unlikely, infected people who come to or return to Illinois from affected areas could infect mosquitoes if they are bitten while the virus is still circulating in their blood (viremic). However, because the Aedes aegypti mosquito is rarely present in Illinois, it is unlikely that locally sustained transmission would occur. Illinois is considered to be at low risk of widespread, year-long transmission of Zika virus. The Aedes aegypti mosquito, which is the primary vector for Zika virus transmission, is rarely found in Illinois. The primary risks to Illinois residents for becoming infected with Zika Virus are (1) from travel to and from areas with active Zika virus transmission or (2) individuals who have unprotected sex with a man who has traveled to an area with active Zika virus transmission and been infected. The Aedes albopictus mosquito is believed to be a secondary [less efficient] vector of Zika virus. Aedes albopictus has been reported from 37 Illinois counties, mostly in the southern two-thirds of the state. This is a “container-breeding” mosquito that uses water-filled buckets, old tires, and similar containers for larval production; it does not breed in ditches, marshes, or other water impoundments in the ground. Additional survey work is needed to determine the presence and public health importance of Aedes albopictus in Illinois.
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New Monroe Clinic residents have local roots Two new residents and two new fellows have joined Monroe Clinic’s medical team as they pursue their medical training. Launched in 2015, Monroe Clinic’s family medicine residency program has attracted two new faces to the medical team: Brittany Blomberg, DO, and Mark Patterson, DO. However, these new faces are actually familiar to the region. Both have roots in Northern Illinois and rotated with
Monroe Clinic as medical students. Dr. Patterson grew up in Dixon, Ill. Before earning his medical degree, he worked as an Intensive Care Unit nurse. Dr. Blomberg is a Freeport, Ill., native and a Highland Community College alumni. “As incoming residents, they already have a good understanding of Monroe Clinic’s culture and mission,” said Lori Rodefeld, Medical Education & Residency Coordinator for
Monroe Clinic. She credits their positive experience as medical students at the organization for the reason they choose to return to Monroe Clinic as a resident. A Resident Physician is a physician in training who has graduated from an allopathic (MD) or osteopathic (DO) medical school. Residents spend three years of post-graduate training to learn family-centered care in a rural setting. Resident physicians are supervised by
board-certified physicians at Monroe Clinic. In addition to Monroe Clinic’s second class of residents, two new fellows join the organization as well. Michael Yeh, MD, comes to Monroe Clinic as an emergency medicine fellow, and Ather Ali, MD, as a hospitalist fellow. To train for a specialty, doctors enter a fellowship for one to three years after their residency and are known as “fellows.” “Monroe Clinic’s fellowship pro-
gram began in 2013 and two years later, we launched our residency program, which officially made Monroe Clinic a teaching hospital,” said Rodefeld. “It’s incredibly rewarding to nurture these doctors’ interest in rural medicine during the early stages of their careers. And whether their training leads them to a successful practice here or somewhere else, it’s satisfying to know Monroe Clinic’s dedicated team of caregivers has a hand in shaping the next generation of physicians.”
Illinois State Police receives Accreditation with Excellence Award from law enforcement commission
Jo Daviess County Fair
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Members of ABATE of Illinos Freeport chapter have tended the entrance gate to the Jo Daviess County Fair for 28 years starting back in the 90s when they did it to raise funds for MS.
Illinois State Police (ISP) officials announced today the ISP was awarded with re-accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). CALEA accreditation is a highly prized recognition throughout the law enforcement community and ensures the agency continues to serve Illinois residents with professional excellence. The annual CALEA conference was attended by hundreds of law enforcement professionals from the United States, Canada, and Mexico, in Baltimore, Maryland, last weekend. The Commission is responsible for verifying agencies have met the multitude of standards for re-accreditation consideration. The ISP was awarded the prestigious Accreditation with Excellence Award, exemplifying the Agency’s dedication in maintaining the highest level of professional services to the public and criminal justice community. The award also underscores the Department’s commitment to service and the accreditation process. “CALEA accreditation is a bench-
mark of the ISP’s commitment and readiness to keep the citizens of Illinois safe,” said ISP Director Leo P. Schmitz. “This award illustrates the hard work ISP employees perform each and every day and their dedication to fulfill our public safety mission.” Earlier this year, a team of assessors from CALEA examined all aspects of the ISP’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services to verify that the Agency met the Commission’s stateof-the-art standards. CALEA was established in 1979 as an independent accrediting authority by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, National Sheriff’s Association, and Police Executives Research Forum. Additional information about CALEA and the accreditation process can be found on their website: www.calea.org. This is the ninth consecutive accreditation status awarded to the ISP since the initial award on June 15, 1986.
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Senate Week in Review August 1-5,
A bipartisan commission created by Gov. Bruce Rauner to find a comprehensive solution to reform Illinois’ school funding formula met this week for the first time. Also during the week, a number of new laws are now on the books, after being signed by the Governor late last week. One new law reduces penalties for individuals caught with 10 grams or less of marijuana; now those violators will be ticketed, as opposed to being arrested. Rauner also signed a package of new laws aimed at curbing waste, fraud, and abuse in higher education. Bipartisan committee meets to find solution to reforming school funding formula The Illinois School Funding Reform Commission met for the first time in Chicago Aug. 3. During the meeting, the Commission looked at how other states fund education, reviewed Illinois’ current funding formula, and discussed what should be improved. Chaired by Secretary of Education Beth Purvis, the Commission is composed of 25 members, which includes five designees from the Rauner Administration and five designees from each of the four legislative caucuses. The Senate Republican caucus appointees are Senators Jason Barickman of Bloomington, Dave Luechtefeld of Okawville, Dan McConchie of Lake Zurich, Karen McConnaughay of West Dundee, and Sue Rezin of Peru. On Aug. 3, the Commission received information about national “best practices” regarding school
funding, discussed the current system in Illinois and stressed defining “adequacy,” “equity” and “wealth” will be a critical as lawmakers seek to increase parity in education funding. The Commission’s report is to be presented to the Governor and General Assembly by Feb. 1, 2017. Lawmakers say the goal is to have the General Assembly take action on a proposal in 2017. In June, lawmakers and the Governor approved a full-year budget for K-12 education that fully funds the foundation formula for schools for the first time in seven years. It also includes a “hold-harmless” provision that guarantees no school district will receive less money than it did in the previous year. New law decriminalizes small amounts of marijuan People caught in possession of 10 grams or less of marijuana will now face a fine of up to $200, as opposed to being arrested and possibly facing jail time, under a new law (Senate Bill 2228) signed by Gov. Rauner July 29. The new law makes Illinois the 17th state in the country to adopt a measure that decriminalizes small amounts of marijuana. Opponents argue the new law sets a bad example, noting marijuana use and possession is still an offense under federal law. They also expressed concerns with provisions in the law that would automatically expunge citations twice a year. Additionally, critics said they would have liked to see a mechanism included in the law to provide for court supervision, treatment, and intervention, for both adults and minors.
Proponents of the law argue it creates a uniform penalty on cannabis possession throughout the state, and will help reduce Illinois’ overcrowded jails and court systems, which are often inundated with minor drug cases. Removing these low-level offenders from the system would free up public resources for law enforcement, state’s attorneys’ offices and county jails. In addition, the reduction in penalties and expungement of the civil offense means low-level violators won’t have to live with harsh lifelong consequences, such as lost employment, education, or housing options, due to a small possession arrest. Though the legislation was worked out with input from prosecutors and law enforcements, a number of law enforcement organizations said they are concerned about the impact of a provision in the law that establishes THC levels, the chemical responsible for marijuana’s psychological effects that are allowable while driving. Under the new law, only drivers with a THC level of five nanograms or higher in their blood will face DIU charges, as opposed to a zerotolerance DUI law Illinois had on the books regarding marijuana. However, proponents stressed that this provision addressed situations where an individual may have had only a trace amount of marijuana in their system from using it weeks ago, and while they were no longer under the influence of the drug, they would have been charged with a DUI under the state’s former zero-tolerance policy. Senate Bill 2228 took effect upon being signed into law. Package of new laws
targets corruption In response to the College of DuPage administrative scandal that resulted in the firing of school President Robert Breuder in 2015, a package of legislation addressing waste, fraud, and abuse in higher education was signed into law July 29 by Gov. Rauner. Senate Bill 2155 requires that as part of a community college’s recognition process by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), a review of compliance with state and federal laws regarding employment contracts and compensation must be conducted. An advisory committee, formed by the ICCB, will then review the findings and make recommendations for changes or additions to the laws or review procedures. Senate Bill 2157 requires that all trustees elected or appointed to a community college board must complete training that covers ethics, financial
oversight, audits, contract law, community college law, labor law, open meetings law, and freedom of information law. Senate Bill 2158 establishes a blackout period where community college districts and boards cannot enter into employment contracts beginning 45 days before local elections and lasting until the first meeting of the new community college board of trustees. Senate Bill 2159 requires contracts with community colleges and universities to be agreed to in open meetings. In 2015, an investigation found former President Breuder spent hundreds of thousands of taxpayer and donor dollars on lavish perks, participated in prohibited political activity, mismanaged college and foundation funds, and noncompetitive contracts were handed out based on clout, among other abuses. These new laws will take effect January 1.
Water Usage Stamps are now required in Illinois Non-motorized watercraft, canoe, kayak, paddle boat, or sail board, in Illinois are no longer required to be titled/registered in Illinois, unless the vessels have a motor or sail. You are now required to purchase a ‘Water Usage Stamp’ for $6 per calendar year for each of the first three vessels, and $3 each for any additional vessels. Please note: an agent fee of $.50 will be charged per vessel. The stamps are good for one year. They
expire on Dec 31 each year. Your Stamp can be adhered anywhere on the interior or exterior of the vessel as long as it is visible. Also, life jackets are now required for all non-powered watercraft, including inner tubes. Operators of tubes can be arrested for OWI. Water Use Stickers can be purchased at any DNR point-of-sale vendor. They are valid from Jan. 1-Dec. 31.
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois to receive federal AmeriCorps grant Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) is honored to receive a Corporation for National and Community Service federal grant for Project Op-
portunity, an AmeriCorps program developed by GSNI, to be implemented throughout the organization’s service area. Project Opportunity is a youth
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development and education program for underserved girls. GSNI has been awarded over $160,000 – by accepting the grant, GSNI has committed to providing a substantial program match with private and in-kind funds. This outreach program will engage girls, at 37 sites across seven northern Illinois counties including, Boone, DeKalb, Kane, McHenry, Stephenson, Whiteside, and Winnebago, who are not currently served by outreach programs funded by existing generous donors. Project Opportunity provides the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) to girls affected by poverty and other at-risk factors. These girls face barriers to participating in positive youth development programs. The AmeriCorps grant funding will provide the resources and AmeriCorps Members necessary to sponsor the participation of an additional 800 girls in the Girl Scout program. Through their participation, these 800 girls will derive the full program benefits of being a Girl Scout. GSNI is excited to be undertaking its first year of this new AmeriCorps program. 19 AmeriCorps members will serve in communities across northern Illinois, including five fulltime members and 14 part-time
members. AmeriCorps members will provide GSLE programming through Project Opportunity. Members will work with existing GSNI partners, including schools and community centers, as well as identify new partners and sites where GSNI can reach girls who might not otherwise have the opportunity to become Girl Scouts. AmeriCorps members will also recruit new volunteers from local communities to help with Project Opportunity programming. AmeriCorps members will not only provide critical leadership and developmental programming to girls, but also help strengthen communities by engaging with local partners and volunteers. GSNI has a long history in providing outreach programming in Rockford and Elgin. For over a decade, hundreds of girls have been able to participate in the GSLE. Girls who participate in the outreach program show strong outcomes towards achievement, such as developing a strong sense of self, thorough understanding of financial literacy, and demonstrating effective problem solving skills. When asked about their participation in Girl Scouts, girls report being excited about making new friends, having the opportunity
to learn new things, having fun, and feeling secure in a girl group. One Girl Scout said, “In Girl Scouts, I feel like I can be myself!” GSNI is enthusiastic to expand outreach through Project Opportunity. Across Illinois, AmeriCorps programs, which are administered by the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service, provide support to thousands of Illinoisans in need, including 425,000 disadvantaged youth. AmeriCorps members dedicate a year to helping communities meet their unmet economic, education, health, public safety, and environmental needs, while developing their own skills and passions. Members who successfully complete their service receive an educational award of up to $5,775 to help pay for college, graduate school, vocational training, or to pay off student loans. GSNI is currently seeking dedicated individuals who are interested in serving their community as AmeriCorps members. Full and part-time members are needed. All members will receive a modest living allowance and ongoing training and development opportunities. To get involved, email AmeriCorps@girlscoutsni.org.
ON THE RECORD KENNETH “KEN” HARKNESS Kenneth “Ken” Harkness, age 70, of Hanover, Illinois, passed away Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016 at his home with his sisters by his side. A celebration of Ken’s life took place Aug. 13, at the United Presbyterian Church in Hanover. Burial of ashes will take place in Evergreen Cemetery in Hanover with the military rites provided by Hanover VFW Post #5300. A luncheon will follow at the VFW in Hanover. A memorial fund has been established in Ken’s memory. Friends and family are invited to share in Ken’s life at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Ken was born on Jan. 19, 1946 in Hanover, the son of Alden and Alma (Hocking) Harkness. He attended Hanover High School. Ken honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. Ken worked for the Department of Defense, Savanna Army Depot, until his retirement in 2000. Ken was a member of the American Legion and the United Presbyterian Church in Hanover. He enjoyed woodworking, pool league and playing cards. Most of all Ken, loved being outside, hunting, fishing, gardening and taking care of his flowers. Ken is survived by his five sisters, Jean Brown of Freeport, Illinois, Pat (Tom) Moreau of North Richland Hills, Texas, Sheila (Butch) Tiegs of Savanna, Illinois, Donna Stotler of Hanover, Nina (Tom) Richmond of Hanover; a special friend, Margo Berning and her children whom he helped raise and thought of as his own, Laura (Chad) Pearce, Valerie (John Wiley) Berning, Paul (Hanna Stenzel) Berning; and two grandsons, Owen and Bear. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Bill, two brothers-in-law, one sister-in-law, two nieces, one great niece and one great nephew. PHYLLIS EILEEN (COAD) SIGAFUS Phyllis Eileen (Coad) Sigafus, 91, beloved wife and mother, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 31, 2016, surrounded by her family. Phyllis was born April 28, 1925 in Apple River, IL to Stanley and Myrtle (Hess) Coad. She graduated from Warren High School in 1943 and married the love of her life, Alvin D. Sigafus on September 29, 1945. She worked at Crum and Forster Insurance in Freeport prior to her marriage and during her marriage was a teacher’s aide in Effingham, IL and Harrison OH. Phyllis also assisted her husband during his forty-year ministry
as a Sunday School teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, a member of the Presbyterian Women’s Club, church secretary, and—her most favorite-- telling children’s stories during Sunday Worship. It was in this role that she was most instrumental in bringing children and their families to the church, and she continued in this ministry throughout her life. After Alvin retired from the ministry, Phyllis and he also volunteered with the Northwest Hospice of Jo Daviess County, sang and traveled with a group called the JOY (Just Older Youth) Singers throughout the Southeast in singing tours, and started the Good News Club, which ministers to the area’s youth. Phyllis was also a member of the Homemakers Club, an Elder of the Apple River Presbyterian Church, and very generous with her time and money for honorable organizations that she felt would help people and further God’s work. Phyllis is survived by her beloved husband Alvin of Apple River, children Lydia Hurst of Apple River, David (Morgan) Sigafus of Kenosha, WI, Ann (George) Schmid of Nashua, NH, Rebecca Sigafus of Muncie, IN; two children-of-theheart Ray Roberts and Denise Baker; grandchildren Rachel Fogg, Claire (Darrell) Kohlmann, Joel Schmid; great-grandchildren Nathan and Jacob Fogg, Caroline and Andrew Kohlmann; brother Floyd Coad; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Bernice Brown, and brother Kenneth Coad. Funeral services were held August 5, at the First Presbyterian Church in Apple River. Visitation was held August 4, at the Bartell-Leamon Funeral Home in Warren. Pastor Katherine Linn officiated the service. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Warren. A memorial has been established to purchase Bibles for people that are hungry for the word of God. Donations may be mailed to PO Box 44 in Apple River, IL 61001. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com.
Births
KEATON HEIMANN Valerie Holverson and Jeffery Heimann of Warren, Ill. are the parents of a son Keaton Christopher Heimann born Tuesday Aug. 2, 2016 at FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Ill. Keaton has three brothers Kaidyn, 12, Paxton, 7 and Alexander, 5. Grandparents are Mike and Shelly Holverson of Cedarville, Ill. and Paul and Lynn Alongi of Winslow, Ill. Great grandparents are Cleo Rasmus of Freeport, Paul and Rose Alongi of Orangeville, Ill. and David and Sharon Ackerman of Lena, Ill. MAKAYLA MARIE MARCURE Dan and Beth Marcure of Stockton announce the birth of their daughter. Makayla Marie Marcure was born Monday July 4, 2016 at 6:49 a.m. at Finley Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds 6 ounces and measured 21-1/4 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Joel and Julie Loven, Lanesboro, MN. Paternal grandparents are Dave and Diane Marcure, Stockton.
Reunions
Bonnet Family Reunion scheduled for Dodd’s Park
The Bonnet Family Reunion will be Sunday Aug. 28, 2016 at noon at Dodd’s Park, Lena IL. Please bring a dish to pass, table service and your own drink. Questions, call Cindy (815) 369-4744.
Wachter reunion
The annual Wachter reunion will be Aug. 21, at the Scales Mound Community Building. Dinner is at 12:30. Bring a dish to pass and your own tableware.
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Lincoln Douglas 5k to feature new route and new fun The United Way along with their partner agencies are calling all runners, walkers, and community members for the 14th annual Lincoln Douglas 5K, Kid’s Races and onemile fun run Saturday, Aug. 13, at 8 a.m. (5K start at 8:35 a.m.). This year’s event combines a fun, fast, and competitive 5K race with a fun run and series of kids races that ultimately crowns the “Fastest Kid in Town.” With a Start/Finish near the Lincoln statue in Freeport’s historic Taylor Park, the LD 5K is family fun at its best! In addition, the Lincoln Douglas 5K is proud to welcome, Jitterbug Events to this year’s race. Jitterbug events will add a new dimension of fun for runners, kids, and spectators. Those that consider running a
“team sport” are encouraged to join the corporate challenge. All you need is four runners (with at least one female) to compete for the fastest total time and the corporate challenge trophy. This race offers something for everyone, and supports the United Way of Northwest Illinois and their outstanding work in our local community. United Way provides critical funds to improve education, financial stability, and health in our local community. Interested participants can register online at http://www.lincoln-douglas5k.com/ or by contacting the United Way office for a registration form. Individuals interested in volunteering can also contact the United Way office at (815) 232-5184.
Alumna establishes travel endowment
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Darlene Lloyd of Stockton has organized and operated The Great Jean Giveaway in the Stockton Parkhouse for years and now she claims to be retiring. We’ll see and thank you Darlene for all your years of service.
Eagle Nature Foundation to host its annual fall Big Bird Day On Sept. 3, the Eagle Nature Foundation, ENF, will be sponsoring a Fall Big Bird Day at Apple Creek, 8384 North Broadway, Apple River, IL. On that day Master Birder, Terrence Ingram, will be documenting as many bird species as possible, that are living on, or in some way using, or flying over Apple Creek. This annual event was originally started to try to document the loss of birds due to agricultural spraying in the area. One year these sprays in late July killed all of the birds in the area and not one single bird was seen in the area for two weeks.
To help the Eagle Nature Foundation in their efforts to preserve the bald eagle, Mr. Ingram is using this event as a way to raise money for the Foundation. He is asking people to pledge dollars for every species of bird that he sees on that day. Last year he saw only 36 species, and if the spraying continues this year he may be very lucky to even see that many. Weather permitting, at some time during the day; he will be walking into the Apple Creek Prairie and Apple Creek Woods to see what birds he will be able to find in those habitats. But much of the
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time he will be sitting on the deck of his house, or walking through the Apple Creek Arboretum to discover what birds he can see and hear. If any person would like to learn how to identify birds, or to just join him for part of the day you are welcome. If you are interested in spending some time with him, please make reservations in advance, so that he will not be out on a walk when you would arrive. He will try to schedule his walks, so people can join him, if he knows when they are coming. Please call (815) 594-2306 to let him know when you would be joining him.
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Art enthusiasts of all ages visited last year’s highly successful Market House Square Art Festival and this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever.
Hello Galena! hosts its 11th annual Market House Square Art Festival A juried outdoor show of art and fine crafts will welcome artists and artisans to the grounds of the State of Illinois historic Market House Site in downtown Galena. The show is sponsored by the Galena Cultural Arts Alliance and Hello Galena! Artist Co-operative. For people looking for something unique to decorate their homes, gardens, or themselves, Hello Galena! has something special in store. The 11th Annual Market House Square
Art Festival promises more artists, more booths, and more variety than last year’s successful event. It will be held Saturday, Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. outside on the lawn between the Old Market House Welcome Center and Hello Galena! at 121 N. Commerce Street, in downtown Galena. The art festival will offer a wide variety of art and fine crafts, such as, fused glass, paintings, photography
from around the area and the world, hand-woven baskets, contemporary and vintage jewelry, children’s items, lawn sculptures, home décor, carved wood items, bowls, wearable art, and many other pieces. The artists themselves create all items that are on display for sale. And many of the artists will be demonstrating their skills at the art fair. Food and live music will be present on site.
Northwest Illinois Daily Drawing announces July winners Eight organizations from JoDaviess, Carroll & Stephenson County (Northwest Illinois) formed a co-op fundraiser, the Northwest Illinois Daily Drawing (NWILDD) in the summer of 2015. Daily cash prizes are awarded for 366 days from Oct. 1, 2015 – Sept. 30, 2016 to those owning a ticket. Tickets can win multiple times throughout the year. Sponsoring organizations include: Caring Community of Elizabeth, East Dubuque Music Boosters, Eastland Athletic Boosters, Galena ARC, Galena Music Boosters, Pearl City Athletic Boosters, River Ridge Education Association and Stockton Strong. July 2016 winners 1st . Friday . $25. Riley Finn, Elizabeth 2nd . Saturday . $50. Anthony Burkholder, Shannon 3rd . Sunday . $50. Steve Brinkmeier, Pearl City 4th . Monday . $250. Teresa Coffey, Galena 5th . Tuesday . $25. Franz Strack, Elizabeth 6th . Wednesday . $25. Darcie
Raab, Stockton 7th . Thursday . $25. Breanne Ertmer, Champaign 8th . Friday . $25. Larry Johnson, Pearl City 9th . Saturday . $50. Mark Sorn, Pearl City 10th . Sunday . $50. Valeria Bartch, Stockton 11th . Monday . $25. Martha Sturtevant, Shannon 12th . Tuesday . $25. Wes Offenheiser, Elizabeth 13th . Wednesday . $25. Suzanne Richter, Chicago 14th . Thursday . $25. Judy Tippett, Galena 15th . Friday . $25. Karli Weltzin, Stockton 16th . Saturday . $50. Valeria Bartch, Stockton 17th . Sunday . $50. Galena ARC 18th . Monday . $25. Allen Randecker, Elizabeth 19th . Tuesday . $25. Heather Sites, Galena 20th . Wednesday . $25. Wes Offenheiser, Elizabeth 21st . Thursday . $25. Bonnie Cox, Galena 22nd . Friday . $25. John Fischer,
Stockton 23rd . Saturday . $50. Lynn Dotterweich, East Dubuque 24th . Sunday . $50. Karen Strohecker, Pearl City 25th . Monday. $25. Ben Wurster, Onalaska, WI 26th . Tuesday. $25. Kerry Oberbroeckling, East Dubuque 27th . Wednesday. $25. Karla Nicholas, Elizabeth 28th . Thursday. $25. Ken Botsford, Dubuque, IA 29th . Friday . $25. Pat Wells, Freeport 30th . Saturday . $50. Eric Offenheiser, Stockton 31st . Sunday . $50. Diane Bradford, Lake Carroll
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Making her point
Brissia Garcia from the Pleasant Valley Busy Bees 4-H Club, was eager to talk to the judges about her 4-H project during the Cloverbud Show at last week’s Jo Daviess County 4H Fair.
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These two trucks were polished and tuned and ready to run in Friday’s truck competition at the Jo Davies County Fair in Warren.
The geese entered in the competition over the weekend at the Jo Daviess County Fair were loose and a bit nervous, but did fine and drew large crowds to the poultry house.
Stockton FFA schedules Annual Antique Tractor Drive
Plans are underway for the 2016 Stockton FFA Alumni Antique Tractor Drive. This year’s event has been expanded to include a full day worth of touring rural Jo Daviess County. The event will be held on Saturday, Aug. 27. It’s an opportunity for antique tractor lovers from Northwestern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin to showcase their family colZac Matthews takes a bit of time lections. All tractors that are model off between sets during his live year 1981 or earlier, and that can acoustic performance at the Jo travel at least 10 mph, are welcome to participate. Daviess County Fair. Participants should check in no Zoli Akacsos spent some time over the weekend custom carving a peacock from a tree trunk in his booth at the Jo Daviess County Fair.
Four year old Raelynn Redfearn of Galena shows off her driving skills on the midway at the Jo Daviess County Fair.
Stockton Strong hosts End of Summer Celebration and ‘Movie in the Park’
Bring blankets, lawn chairs, family and friends on Sunday, Aug. 14 as Stockton Strong presents the hit animated movie Minions, the final movie in the free 2016 Movie in the Park series. There’s nothing like relaxing with a movie under the stars, especially when it’s on a huge inflatable screen with surround sound. Fun for the entire family awaits you with an inflatable bounce house for the youngsters, as well as music, free face painting and a bubble machine. Join us for our end of summer celebration for all Stockton Strong Volunteers and Supporters. Complimentary hot dogs and chips will be served from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Pop and water will be available for $1. Light up the park with multi-colored glow sticks, available for $1. Stockton High School Servant Leaders
will be hosting a food drive for their SNOW (Stockton Nutritional Outreach Works) Program. Please bring a non-perishable food donation to help stock their shelves as a new school year begins. All donations are appreciated. Complimentary hot dogs and chips Bounce house Face painting Bubble machine Food drive for SNOW Program 5:30 to 8 p.m. Minions at 7:30 p.m. For more information on this free event, please contact Stockton Strong committee member, Erin Jordan at (815) 541-3484. Find us on Facebook. In case of inclement weather movie will be rescheduled at a later date.
later than 8 a.m. at Stockton High School which is located at 540 N. Rush St. just off U.S. Route 20 in Stockton. The drive will start promptly at 8:15 a.m. and will cover approximately 50 miles round trip. The planned route will take tractors past the Stockton Rehabilitation Center for the enjoyment of their residents. Stops along the route will be Massbach Ridge Winery, Elizabeth Train Museum, Lunch at Friendly Inn, Schapville IL, and Apple Canyon Lake as we return to Stockton High School around 4:30 p.m. The event will be held rain or shine, but poor weather conditions may alter the route. Registration is $40 per tractor and it will include lunch, tractor sign, button, name tag, and refreshments. Drivers must be least 16 years of age and have a valid driver’s license in order to drive in this event. Drivers will need to sign a Driver Safety Pledge prior to participating. There are approximately 15 seats available on a covered wagon that will be a part of the drive at a cost of $25 per seat. Passenger will be required to sign a Passenger Liability Waiver. Anyone under the age of 18 will need a legal guardian’s signature on the required paperwork as well. For information concerning the rules and requirements or to register please contact Greg Millerschone (815) 947-3345 or Brad Brudi (815) 858-4366. Registration forms need to be returned to the Stockton FFA Alumni, c/o Rick Duchow, 312 N. Hudson St., Stockton, IL 61085. Pre-registration is preferred by Friday, Aug. 20, but people can register the day of the event as well.
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St. John’s Lutheran Church to bless teachers and book bags
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The folks that make the Willow Folk Festival happen took time out from their administrative tasks to worship Sunday morning in the beautiful and historic Willow United Methodist Church.
Willow Folk Music Festival schedule of events The 49th Annual Willow Folk Music Festival, Aug. 13 - 14, held on the Willow Church grounds (3 miles east of Stockton, IL on Rt 20 to Willow Rd, turn right, south, for 6 miles) OR (from Freeport, IL, go west on Rt 20, past the Lena Kolb Cheese Plant for 2 miles, to Willow Rd, turn left, go south for 6 miles). Hours: Saturday: 11a.m. to 10 p.m. - Open Stage Performances, 6-6:30 p.m.-Gospel Music by “Gone Fishin” group Sunday: 6: 30-9: 30 a.m. - Breakfast - (followed by
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will gather for worship on Aug. 14, at 118 E. Mason St. Lena, IL, at 9:30 a.m. All are invited to worship on this Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost with Holy Communion. Following worship, there will be a time of fellowship. On Wednesday, Aug. 17, 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! Save the date Aug. 28, for Rally Day and Blessing of the Backpacks Day. A Family Carnival style event with a light lunch will follow worship. The congregation of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lena will head out into the community for “God’s Work. Our Hands” Sunday on Sept. 25. Brothers and sisters in Christ of all ages from Good Shepherd and any interested community members will join hands to serve together following worship on Sept. 25. The serving teams will spread out at project sites throughout Lena.
Gospel Music Service) 10:15 -11:15 a.m. - “Christ’s Country Choir” (Please join us) 12 – 5 p.m. - Open Stage Performances More than 100 amateur bluegrass and country singers and acoustic musicians perform from a hay wagon on a country church lawn. Jam session in pasture. Food and drinks may be purchased on the grounds. Admission is $5 per day, 8/under free. No dogs allowed. No alcohol or drugs allowed on church grounds. For more information call (815) 947-3789.
There will be serving opportunities for all ages and abilities. If you are interested in joining in this day of service as a volunteer, contact the Good Shepherd church office at (815) 369-5552 so that you can be assigned to a project team.
People serve throughout their families, workplaces, community organizations, neighborhoods, and more every day. “God’s Work, Our Hands” Sunday is a fun opportunity to join hands and serve shoulder to shoulder together.
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Both groups will meet upstairs in the Youth and Family Center. The September Newsletter deadline will be Aug. 20. Submit your information early! Ladies Night Out is planned for Wednesday Aug. 31, at 6:30 p.m. at St. John’s. All those interested in attending, should RSVP to Kris Eden or Lynda Palmer. The cost is $11 that includes the meal and entertainment. The Pearl City Brat and Hot Dot stand will be open on Saturday, Aug. 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A brat or hot dog meal with chips and drink will be $4.50. Brat sandwich only will be $3 and a hot dog only will be $2.50. The Pearl City Brat and Hot Dog stand is held adjacent to the Pearl City Post Office. See you there! The August Grace Meal will be held at Noon on Aug. 21 in Luther Hall. All are welcome.
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• Strawberry, Strawberry Rhubarb, Pecan, Blueberry, Peach, Cherry, Raisin, Raspberry & Apple Pies!
St. John’s Lutheran Church of Pearl City worship service on Sunday, Aug. 14 will include a blessing for all teachers and a blessing of book bags. All teachers (school, Sunday School, higher education, etc) will be given blessings on their new school year. All those attending school (young and old) are asked to bring their book bags for a blessing also. Pastor Thomas Ekstrand will lead the worship service beginning at 9 am. The service will be followed by fellowship, Property Committee Meeting, Memorial/Finance Committee Meeting and Coffee with Council. The SPOTS youth group (fifth and sixth grades) will meet at 11 a.m. on Aug. 14 in the Youth and Family Center. The Fifth Quarter youth group (seventh and eighth grades) will meet at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 14 followed by the Genesis (high school) youth group at 7:30 pm.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STEPHENSON COUNTY FREEPORT, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA PLAINTIFF Vs. Chad Coleman; et. al. DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00014 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 5/3/2016, the Sheriff of Stephenson County, Illinois will on 9/12/16 at the hour of 9:30AM at Stephenson County Courthouse 15 North Galena Avenue 1st Floor, West door of courthouse Freeport, IL 61032, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Stephenson and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 10 IN BLOCK 5 IN KNOWLTON’S SECOND ADDITION TO THE TOWN (NOW CITY) OF FREEPORT; SITUATED IN THE CITY OF FREEPORT, STEPHENSON COUNTY IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 18-14-31-308-001 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 655 W. Elk Street Freeport, IL 61032 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers
other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-1601017. I700673 (Published in The Shopper’s Guide Aug. 10, 17 & 24, 2016) 253193
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SPSF.2219 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF STEPHENSON - FREEPORT, ILLINOIS CHRISTIANA TRUST, A DIVISION OF WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE CSMC 2014-RPL4 TRUST, MORTGAGE BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2014-RPL4; Plaintiff, vs. BETH A. CLARK; DANIEL L. CLARK; CAPITAL ONE BANK, (USA), N.A. THE MONROE CLINIC, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 60 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, September 7, 2016, at the hour of 2:00 p.m., Security First Title Company, 205 West Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL 61032, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: THE NORTH HALF OF THE FOLLOWING: LOTS ONE (1), TWO (2), THREE (3), FOUR (4), FIVE (5) AND SIX (6) IN BLOCK TWO (2) IN EBY’S SECOND ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF EBY (NOW PEARL CITY); SITUATED IN STEPHENSON COUNTY IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 200 South Summit Street, Pearl City, IL 61062. P.I.N. 02-17-08-279-007. 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 Mr. Frederic Deraiche at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours
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Pet Talk: pets have a positive impact on kids Many people remember caring for their childhood pet and the joy they felt from developing a relationship with an animal. Although welcoming a pet into your home is a big commitment, children can learn responsibility by learning to care for pets with adult supervision. In addition, childhood pets can also introduce children to friendship and family bonding. “Children learn about responsible pet ownership by observing their parents,” said Dr. Sara Griffin, lecturer at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. “As a child gets older, their responsibilities with pet care can increase. Children who learn to take on responsibilities appropriate for their age will gain self-confidence and grow up to be responsible adults.” Additionally, family pets can encourage family bonding. Pets need daily exercise, so daily walking with the pet may provide good quality time for the family. Playing or interacting with the pet in the house can take the focus off the TV or computer and also encourage family interactions. While children are learning to care for their pet, they may also develop a loving relationship with them. This companionship may provide children comfort and emotional support. “Positive pet interactions with children can help develop non-verbal communication skills, compassion, and empathy in children,” Griffin said. “Pets can provide children with a listening ear and friendship. Studies show that reading aloud to a loyal companion can increase a young reader’s self-confidence and
improve reading skills.” But how can a family know when it is the right time to get a pet? Sometimes this decision can be difficult. When considering adopting or purchasing a pet, it is important to remember the pet’s needs, such as food, water, and veterinary care. Adults must also commit to supervising their children caring for the pet’s basic needs. “Pet ownership is a time, energy, and financial commitment,” Griffin said. “Parental involvement is necessary for any child learning to care for a pet. A child who learns to care for a pet may learn important lessons, such as how to treat people and animals with kindness, patience, and respect.” Additionally, the age of the children caring for the pet should also be considered when deciding if it is appropriate to welcome a pet into the home. “Children as young as two years old can help feed a pet but should never be left alone with a pet because the child does not fully understand their boundaries,” Griffin said. “Children around the age of 10 should be able to walk, feed, and clean up after a pet, but would still require adult supervision.” Pets offer children and adults love, loyalty, and affection. Although adopting or purchasing a pet is a big commitment, they can make a positive impact on children by teaching them responsibility, compassion, and patience. Pet Talk is a service of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University. Stories can be viewed on the web at vetmed.tamu.edu/pet-talk. Suggestions for future topics may be directed to editor@cvm.tamu.edu.
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Schedules set as football season nears By Chris Johnson REPORTER
The Stockton Blackhawks will play host to the Orangeville Broncos, on Friday, Aug. 26, as the 2016 high school football season begins. Stockton closed the 2015 season, with a loss in the Class 1A Playoffs, exiting with an 8-3 mark.
Stockton is on a five-year roll, however, when the State Playoffs are involved, having been a part, since the 2011 season. In 2012, the Blackhawks were 9-2. A year later, in the Class 1A State Championship, Stockton fell. The Blackhawks were 13-1. A perfect start to the 2013 season
River Ridge ready for regular football season By Chris Johnson REPORTER
Friday, Aug. 26 marks the point the River Ridge Wildcats will be preparing for, as the high school football season approaches. 2015 was one which proved challenging for the Wildcats, as they look to continue developing, in anticipation of their “out-of-the-gate” challenge, in Polo. The Marcos were 11-1 in 2015 and are expected to be a force to deal with in 2016. In week two, the Wildcats host the Stockton Blackhawks, as the schedule shows no sign of letting up. The week three match at LenaWinslow, which has claimed the Class 1A State Title, twice, in the last five years, will again prove to be daunting. In week four, River Ridge faces
Warren in a game in Hanover. Week five shows Milledgeville on the schedule. The Missiles were 4-5 in 2015 and are expected to work on improving this season. The Freeport Aquin Bulldogs travel to River Ridge on Friday, Sept. 30. As October begins and the final three games of the season appear on the calendar, the Wildcats play at Ashton-Franklin Center, a team which could challenge for a postseason berth, before the 2016 season comes to a close. Orangeville gives River Ridge a moment of its time, as they visit for the final home game of the season in week eight. A road game in Durand closes 2016, at least the Regular Season portion of it.
saw Stockton race to the post-season with a 9-0 record. The season ended, however, just three weeks later, in a loss in the Class 1A State Semi-Final. Stockton was 8-3 in 2013 and 7-3 in 2014, each season, closing the year in the post-season. The NUIC Upstate Division features teams from Stockton and Orangeville, along with Polo, Warren, Ashton-Franklin Center, Freeport Aquin, Durand and River Ridge, each with their own chance to make the post-season. The path won’t be easy, as the NUIC is loaded with talent, again this year. If the Blackhawks survive the 2016 regular season, they will have to beat playoff-tested teams, to do it. In week two, the Blackhawks battle River Ridge and in week three, a road game, in Polo, awaits. If week four the Blackhawks host the Durand Bulldogs. Stockton plays in Pecatonica in week five. A short stop home on Friday, Sept 30, in their week six game, could prove to be pivotal in post-season thinking, as Warren pays a visit. Milledgeville hosts Stockton in week seven, before the Blackhawks return home, for the last time, during the NUIC season, to face the Aquin Bulldogs. 2016 comes to a close on the road
Freeport Downtown Development Foundation joins the National Main Street Center Freeport Downtown Development Foundation (FDDF) is pleased to announce their membership to the National Main Street Center. FDDF began when the Downtown Business Association and Greater Downtown Freeport group merged in 1998 and has focused on streetscape and beautification, events and promotion, and business retention after a downtown Freeport master plan was completed in 2001. More recently, during the last five years, FDDF has experienced tremendous growth that called for a restructuring of its committees and organization structure. Last week, the FDDF board approved joining the National Main Street Center and aligning its committees with the National Main Street Four-Point approach: organization, promotion, design, and economic restructuring. In the coming months, FDDF will be releasing more information on the new committees and how to get involved in this exciting movement. The membership to the national organization includes: Access to Main Street Weekly, a weekly newsletter on new trends, stories from the field, and need-to-know information for those in the commercial district revitalization field; Discounts on conferences and trainings produced by the National Main Street Center; Access to their digital library of must-read revitalization publications, including full archives of the Main Street Now Journal; Free online training opportunities;
Access to the Main Street Listserv, a forum of commercial district revitalization practitioners; Volunteer management resources and a customizable handbook in the Volunteer Toolkit; Fundraising tips and examples to help make our fundraising efforts more effective in the Fundraising Toolkit; Full access to the Main Street Solution Center with sample documents, articles, reports, and more from your peers and experts in the field—all at our fingertips; Expand your search for the perfect candidate by posting job openings for our local program through the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s online Career Center. Main Street has its own section. Access to unique insurance products from the National Trust Insurance Services, LLC. Membership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which
includes Preservation magazine A voice for our issues And much more! Danielle Rogers, executive director for FDDF, said, “the membership to the National Main Street Center will put downtown Freeport on the radar nationally as a district working hard toward revitalization and growth. Aligning our structure to match their successful program will position us to becoming a designated Main Street Community which will have immeasurable benefits for the city as a whole. Our mission and vision statement does not change but now we’ve got the big boys in our corner and a lot more resources.” Freeport’s downtown is the core of the economic health of the city. With 208 businesses, and growing, it is FDDF’s goal that the downtown district be a prime place to live, work, shop, and enjoy. Interested volunteers can contact the office at (815) 2329000.
Lifelong Learning information session to be held at Highland Highland Community College is offering a free information session about Lifelong Learning classes from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the Student/Conference Center, Room H-210. This is a chance to meet with instructors, learn more about Lifelong Learning classes, and register for
classes on-site. Also visit highland.edu/lifelong to learn more about fall classes. To register for Lifelong Learning courses, visit the website or call (815) 5993414. For more information about any of these classes, and to find out the latest new course offerings, call Joan Miller at (815) 599-3403.
for Stockton, as they face the AFC Raiders. Warren opens the fall at home, as they host the Aquin Bulldogs. In week two, Warren travels to Ashton and in week three, Orangeville pays a visit. This season features a regular schedule of alternating matches, as the Warriors bounce between homeand-away each week, beginning in their week four conference contest, at
River Ridge. On Friday, Sept. 23, the Warriors host Polo, before Stockton returns the favor, in their week six showdown. Friday, Oct. 7, features the beginning of the final third of the season and Warren will host the Galena Pirates in their week seven meeting. In week eight, Durand plays host. The 2016 regular season comes to a close on Friday, Oct.21, as Warren hosts Milledgeville.
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PRODUCE Green or Red Seedless Grapes • $1.89/lb. Iceburg Lettuce • $1.29 Each Extra Large Green Peppers • 89¢/lb. Broccoli Crowns • $1.49/lb. Whole Baby Bella Mushrooms • 8 oz. • 2/$3.00
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(Immediate Right) The building blocks were a real crowd pleaser at Kid’s Fest at Brew and Chew in Pearl City on Sunday afternoon. (Far Right) Leo Petta winds up and let’s one fly at the dunk tank target during Kid’s Fest at Brew and Chew in Peal City on Sunday afternoon. (Below) The fire truck rides were a real highlight for dozens of youngsters during Sunday’s Kid’s Fest at the Brew and Chew in Pearl City.
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Volunteers gathered at the Lena Winslow Elementary School to begin work on a new play area after answering the call for community involvement.
Parts of the old play set at Lena Winslow Elementary School had been in place since the mid-90s and was ready for an upgrade.
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Jeremiah Hermann manned the sweet corn stand for the Stockton High School Post Prom committee over the weekend.
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It’s sweet corn time
Members of the Stockton FFA Nick and Kyle Ege have been busy selling sweet corn out on Highway 10 just east of town of weeks and claim to have several weeks of stock to go.
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Members of the Kempel family have been out in the yard along Hwy 20 for more than a week selling their sweet corn. They all agree it’s the best around.
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Participants in the Lena Shakedown memorial ride came off the road in the middle of the afternoon on Saturday and headed into the festival area for a relaxing break and some hot entertainment.
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Members of the Pearl City Junior Class sold baked goods at the Lena Shakedown to raise money for the school’s prom.
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Stephenson County 4-H and Stephenson County Farm Bureau were excited to host the first Master Showmanship Contest that was held during the Stephenson County Fair on Saturday, July 9. What is a Master Showmanship Contest? It is a contest where 4-H members exhibit their showmanship skills with a steer or heifer, a market or breeding lamb, and a market hog or breeding gilt. Regardless of the livestock area they normally exhibit in (i.e. poultry, swine, dairy, goats, rabbits, etc.), the 4-H’er must exhibit all three animals for the contest. The only stipulation is that participants must be a current 4-H member enrolled in a 4-H livestock event in Stephenson County and the winner must be willing to represent his/her county at the Illinois State Fair. We are pleased to announce that Jazmin Wingert of Kent, and a member of the Pearl City Hornets 4-H Club, was our contest winner this year. Gwen Heimerdinger, also of the Pearl City Hornets 4-H Club, was the runner-up. Jazmin will now travel to Springfield to compete in the 2016 Master Showmanship contest at the IL State Fair on Friday, Aug. 12. “We are proud to have Jazmin representing Stephenson County at the State Fair,” said Lori Tessendorf, 4-H Program Coordinator. “We had a small group of contestants this year but are confident this year’s contest will spark interest from other 4-H livestock exhibitors to get involved next year. It is a great opportunity for all of them. I would also like to thank Bruce Johnson from the Farm Bureau for all of his help and for sponsoring the prizes.” As the Master Showmanship contest winner, Jazmin received $200 and a feed bucket with scoop. As the runner-up, Gwen received $100 and a feed bucket with scoop. Other contestants were Zachary Brinkmeier and Drake Musser, both from Pearl City and the Pearl City Hornets 4-H Club. Stephen Haas of Kane County was the officiating judge.
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Thriller ‘Gaslight’ will close Timber Lake Playhouse summer season Timber Lake Playhouse, the professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, presents the acclaimed psychological thriller, Gaslight, Aug.11 through 21. The production is the sixth and final in the company’s 55th summer main stage season. The play, by Patrick Hamilton, was so popular, it gave rise to the term “gaslighting,” with its story of a husband who presents his wife with false information to make her doubt her own memory in regard to unexplained disappearances from their home. Mrs. Manningham believes that each time her husband leaves, the lights in house grow dimmer. An inspector arrives with answers as to whether the “gaslighting” is real or
all in Mrs. Manningham’s mind. Cody Jolly, well-known to TLP audiences as an actor, makes his main stage directing debut with the play. “The writing is so good that almost immediately you are immersed in the tension of story. It’s not a “whodunit,” but a “how’s she going to stop it” story.” The central role of Mrs. Manningham is played by Melissa Weyn of New York City. She was previously seen at TLP in Les Miserables and as the narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Resident performers Ken Singleton and Kieran Mccabe play Inspector Rough and Mr. Manningham, respectively. The cast is rounded out by guest
performer Shaina Schrooten of Chicago as housekeeper Elizabeth, and Olivia Kaufmann, who starred as Gypsy Rose Lee earlier this summer plays young maid Nancy—a role that made a young Angela Lansbury a star. The play premiered in London under the title Gaslight, but it was renamed Angel Street for its Broadway production. Following two very popular film adaptations which used the original title, most productions opt for Gaslight today. Timber Lake Playhouse has announced next summer’s 56th season. June 2017 will bring new productions of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins, Eugene O’Neill’s Ah Wilderness!, An-
drew Lloyd Webber’s Evita, an adaptation of Scapino! by Jim Dale, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel, and Little Shop of Horrors. Discounted subscriptions for all six shows are available now. This September, TLP will present a special production of the musical Always … Patsy Cline for
eight performances only over two weekends, Sept. 9 through 11 and 16 through 18. Tickets for Gaslight are $17$25 dollars and may be purchased at www.timberlakeplayhouse.org or by calling (815) 244-2035. The playhouse is located at 8215 Black Oak Road in rural Mount Carroll.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church to host outdoor worship at Blackhawk Monument On Sunday, Aug. 14, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1334 N. Sunnyside Road in Kent, will hold their 10 a.m. family worship at the Blackhawk Monument. Everyone is invited to join us as we worship God outdoors in God’s creation. The golden oldies sound even more beautiful when we sing “How
Great Thou Art” watching the birds fly over the fields. A potluck will follow our Outdoors Worship. Please bring a dish to pass, your own table service, your choice of beverage, and a good appetite! Please join us! And bring a friend. For more information, call 232-4010.
Ebenezer-Salem UCC churches wind down 150th anniversary celebration The Ebenezer-Salem UCC churches of Pearl City will be celebrating the last of their 150th anniversary on Aug.14 at Mill Pond Park in Pearl City. Sunday School will be at 9 a.m. and Church will be at 10 a.m. Church service will not be the nor-
mal services, but reminiscing about the past years of the church. There will be a potluck following services, meat & drinks will be provided. We will be playing Bingo after dinner. Hope to see everyone there, to help us celebrate.
First Presbyterian Church of Apple River announces Gospel Night Tom Black will perform as featured musician at Gospel Night Sunday, Aug, 14, at the First Presbyterian Church in Apple River, IL. 7-8:30 p.m. Tom is very a talented well known musician, throughout the Shullsburg and Darlington area. We look forward to welcoming him to Gospel Night. The second portion of the evening
is open mic for anyone who would like to share their music. A sing-along closes the evening. Gospel nights are held on the second Sunday evening each month April to November. This is the 12th year that Gospel Night has been held for all to enjoy. For more information, please contact: Terry and Nancy Ingram (815) 594-2592.
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Unitarian-Universal Church of Stockton supports Apple River Food Pantry
The Unitarian-Universalist Church of Stockton announces one of their Service Partner recipients for 2016. The Apple River Food Pantry was given $196.28. Pictured: Bill Schuldt- Unitarian-Universalist Church of Stockton and Sally Toepher of the Apple River Food Pantry.
Calvary Church to host annual Rummage/Garage Sale
Calvary Church in Stockton is holding its annual Rummage/Garage Sale again in Aug. in Fellowship Hall. Dates will be Thursday and Friday, Aug. 18 and 19 from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 20, from 7 a.m. – Noon. Prices will be the same as previous years at 25c per item unless is marked. There
are always loads of items at super prices. We are accepting donations of good condition, clean clothing plus usable household items and furnishings, books, tools, etc. Please bring donations if at all possible on Sunday, Aug. 7 or Aug. 14 and place in the northwest corner of
the Fellowship Hall, and Monday thru Wednesday, Aug. 15-17 during set-up. Questions, call Pam Hess at 815-947-9154 or Laurrel Vanderheyden at 815-947-2810. The church is located just south of the Middle School at the corner of Rush Street and Maple Avenue in Stockton. Mark your calendar!
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ferent. If you are looking for a unique way to have coleslaw, this recipe could be up your alley. Any easy way to shred the cabbage is to put it in the food processor; you can also do the carrots in the food processor. The unique thing about the coleslaw is that you microwave it for just a few minutes. Be certain you get rid of the liquid or the slaw will be soupy and not very tasty. The pepper gives it just a little kick. Enjoy this barbecue coleslaw
The not so skinny cook I think we might be catching up on our rain for the summer. We certainly have had some storms and rain the last week. I better not complain because I haven’t had to water my flowers. I just can’t believe that we are in the beginning of August. In a little over a month we will have Labor Day, and fall will begin. The summer is producing some great fresh vegetables and fruits; I picked my first tomato this week. I think the hot weather helped it to ripen.. This week we continue to feature some of the summer’s finest food. The first recipe is for a great appetizer. Most of the time nachos are made with ground beef; this recipe uses chicken. The rotisserie chicken from the grocery store is a great way to get this appetizer finished quickly. Your family or guests will love eating it. The jar of Alfredo sauce makes it a breeze. Be sure to seed the tomatoes so you don’t have watery nachos. Enjoy this easy and fun appetizer any time of the year.
Chicken Alfredo Nachos
1 jar Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce 2 C. shredded cooked chicken 7 C. tortilla chips 1½ C. chopped and seeded tomatoes ½ C. shredded Parmesan cheese ¼ C. banana pepper rings ¼ C. thinly sliced fresh basil. Cook the Alfredo sauce and chicken in a saucepan on medium heat for 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Layer half each of the chips, chicken mixture, tomatoes and cheese on a platter; repeat layers and top with any remaining ingredients. It seems as if everything is barbecued these days. Cabbage is no dif-
Barbecue Coleslaw
1 head (12 cups) shredded cabbage 2 T. sugar Salt and pepper 1 Cup mayonnaise 1/3 C. distilled white vinegar 1 T. prepared horseradish 1 t. Worcestershire sauce 1 garlic clove, minced ½ t. dry mustard ¼ t. cayenne pepper 2 carrots, peeled and shredded Toss cabbage, sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt together in bowl. Microwave, covered, until just beginning to wilt, about 3 minutes. Let cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Transfer half of cabbage to center of clean dish towel. Gather ends of towel to form bundle and twist to squeeze out excess water. Transfer to a clean bowl and repeat with remaining cabbage. Whisk mayo, vinegar, horseradish, Worcestershire, garlic, mustard, cayenne, 1¼ teaspoons of salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in cabbage and carrots and refrigerate, covered, until chilled, at least one hour. (Coleslaw can be refrigerated for up to 2 days) Try this new take on bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwiches with the addition of crab. I use the imitation crab and chop it up pretty finely. I think it is just as tasty and much more economical. The toasting of the Texas toast on one side makes for a firm and crusty bread for your sandwich. See if you like the addition of crab to the standard BLT. The recipe makes only two sandwiches; you need to double it for four sandwiches.
Crab Salad BLT
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4 t. olive oil 2 sausages with casings removed 2 oz. cream cheese, softened ½ C. diced red pepper 2 zucchini or summer squash about 6 oz. each, halfed lengthwise ½ t. salt ¼ t. pepper 1 T. plain dried bread crumbs Preheat the oven to 375. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with 1 teaspoon of oil. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook sausage and bell pepper, stirring to break up sausage into small pieces, until sausage is
Blackberry Pie
1 pkg. of 2 crust prepared pie dough 4 C. fresh blackberries 3 T. flour 2 T. quick-cooking tapioca 1 C. sugar 2 T. lemon juice 1 T. cold unsalted butter, cut into bits Preheat the oven to 425. Line a 9-inch pie plate with 1 crust and put remaining crust on a plate. Chill both while preparing filling. Stir together blackberries, flour, tapioca, sugar, and juice. Let stand 15 minutes to soften tapioca. Pour into pastry-lined pie plat and dot with butter. Moisten rim of bottom crust with water and set remaining crust on top. Trim excess dough with a paring knife. Press top and bottom edges together, fold under, and crimp or flute
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browned and pepper is soft, about 7-8 minutes. Drain off any fat. Stir together cream cheese and sausage mixture in a bowl. Hollow out a deep well down the center of each squash using a small spoon, leaving a ¼ inch shell all the way around. Take a thin slice off skin side of each half so it will be flat. Put squash in prepared baking sheet, cut sides up, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Divide filling evenly among squash, about ½ cup each, pressing down lightly. Top each with ¾ teaspoon of bread crumbs and ½ teaspoon remaining oil. Bake until filling is piping hot and squash is tender, about 30 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot or at room temperature. (You can sauté the scooped out squash with onion and garlic. Add one half of a tomato and stir fry with some cooked brown rice. Therefore, you use all the squash—this is a great side dish.) Blackberries are in season now, and this pie is a great way to showcase their great flavor. You can use your own pie crust recipe or use the prepared crusts. A word of advice—use a pie rack or place aluminum foil on a cookie sheet before placing pie in oven. This pie could run over; either of these suggestions will make your life easier. I cover my pie cooking rack with foil, so I don’t even have to scrub that. Serve the pie warm with ice cream, and it is a dessert to die for!
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tered 2 cans (6 oz.) crabmeat, drained or 6 oz. imitation crab meat 1/3 C. mayonnaise 1/3 C. diced celery 2 T. minced green onions 1 T. minced celery leaves 1 T. minced lemon zest 2 t. minced fresh tarragon 1 t. Old Bay seasoning Salt, pepper, and Tabasco sauce to taste 2 leaves green leaf lettuce 4 thin tomato slices, blotted to soak up moisture ½ avocado, thinly sliced Preheat the broiler to high with rack about 6 inches down. In a skillet, cook the bacon until crisp; transfer to a paper-towel lined plate Arrange the toast on the baking sheet, buttered side up; broil until golden, about 2 minutes, then cool. Combine the crab, mayo, celery, onions, celery leaves, zest, tarragon, and Old Bay. Season with salt, pepper, and Tabasco. Assemble the sandwiches by layering lettuce on the untoasted sides of two slices of bread, then top each with two slices of tomato, one cup crab salad, half the avocado slices, and two strips of bacon. Top each with another slice of bread, toasted side up. (Makes 2 sandwiches) This recipe for zucchini or yellow summer squash takes a sausage stuffing into the shells of the squash. It is a tasty way to eat squash as a main dish with meat. The great part is that you can make another dish with the squash you hollow out. This is actually a two-for-one cooking recipe.
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edges. Make several slits in top crust. Brush top with half and half or milk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake on second-lowest rack for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 and continue baking until golden brown and juices are bubbling, 35-40 minutes more. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely about 2 hours. It has been a nice reprieve the last few days to have cooler weather. I went to music in the park, and then we went to Café 217 Espresso and Bakery Shoppe for ice cream. They have great ice cream on Sunday evenings— stop by for a wonderful treat. What is better than ice cream on a hot summer evening? Have a great week, and remember that we continue to look for some strawberry, cherry, or raspberry recipes, so let us know how you are fixing them. We are also looking for some garden vegetable recipes. Corn recipes will also be great to get because sweet corn is coming in as you read this column; I still am anxiously waiting for my first tomato to ripen! If you have any recipes to share, you can contact us in person, by mail, or email us at From Lena’s Kitchens, Shopper’s Guide at 213 S. Center St. or email scoopshopper@rvpublishing.com.
Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau offering $250 towards R.O.P.S. purchase
The Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau would like to offer funds to reimburse farmers for purchasing ROPS (Rollover Protective Structures.) Fifty-five percent of farm tractors in Illinois do not have a cab or ROPS (Rollover Protection Structure.) Only 1 in 5 victims will survive a tractor rollover accident. The leading cause of farm related deaths in Illinois is tractor rollover accidents. They account for more than 30% of farm related deaths. ROPS help protect farmers and family members from being crushed in the event of a tractor turnover or rollover. Safety Chairman, Dan Robbe, states that “Safety is a priority of the farm bureau, and we would like to encourage our members to install ROPS on their tractors”. Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau members who purchase a ROPS between May 1 and Sept. 30 would receive a reimbursement of $250 towards the purchase of a ROPS (Six rebates are available). To receive the $250, members would need to bring in their paid invoice to the Farm Bureau office in Elizabeth. Customers would be responsible for the cost, freight, and installation which are available through the dealer. If you have been thinking about putting a ROPS on one of your tractors – now is the time! For more information about this program, or to become a member of our organization, contact the Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau office at (815) 8582235 or email jdcfbmgr@blkhawk. net.
School News U of I Extension announces Brittany Koch Scholarship winners Two $250 scholarships will be awarded to 4-H members in memory of Brittany Koch. These two individuals should be commended for their academic and personal achievements and experiences in 4-H, school, places of employment, volunteer groups, community service activities, and committees. The 2016 recipients are Hayden Keltner of Pearl City and Bria Koester of Dakota. Hayden has been involved with 4-H for 10 years and is currently a member of the Pearl City Hornets 4-H Club. He recently graduated from Pearl City High School and will be attending University of Illinois in the fall pursuing a degree in Animal Science and a career as a Livestock Producer. Hayden is the son of Ryan and Nikki Keltner of Pearl City and brother to Addison and Brogan Keltner. Hayden plans to stay involved with 4-H by helping his brothers with their projects and says that, through 4-H, he learned how to be successful and manage his own cow herd. His favorite memory is making friends at the fair through 4-H. Some of Hayden’s favorites are: hamburgers, The Longest Yard movie, reading The Hunger Games, listening to Country music, the Chicago Cubs and showing cattle. Bria has been involved with 4-H for 11 years and is currently a member of the Country Cuzins 4-H Club. She recently graduated from Dakota High School and will be attending Highland Community College in the fall pursuing a degree in Dairy Science and starting her career in the ag industry working on the family dairy farm. Bria is the daughter of Dan and Amber Koester of Dakota and sister to Lance, Kyle, Brent and Alissa Koester. Bria plans to stay involved with 4-H by working with children and being a role model to encourage others to join. She says that, through 4-H, she learned responsibility, many new hobbies, and public speaking. Her favorite memory is being involved with 4-H club tours and says she will miss General Projects Day and Hoard’s Dairyman Judging. Some of Bria’s favorites are: ice cream, Charlotte’s
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Web movie, reading Of Mice and Men, listening to Country music and fishing. Congratulations to both of these young individuals for all of their accomplishments and hard work as members of the Stephenson County 4-H program.
Afternoon session 12-2:30 With the possible option of all day 8:30-2:30 Monday - Thursday For additional information or registration details Call 815-858-2203 or email stacykloss@cteacademy. net
Highland’s Royal Scots to hold auditions Auditions for the Highland Community College Royal Scots vocal jazz ensemble will be held Tuesday, Aug. 16 at 3 p.m. in room FA06 of the Ferguson Fine Arts Center. All singers are welcome to audition and should prepare a short a cappella section to sing. The Royal Scots are a mixed ensemble vocal group that specializes in contemporary popular music, vocal jazz and a cappella singing. The Royal Scots maintain a rigorous performance schedule, including featured performances, concerts, festivals, and a spring Cabaret Night. For more information contact Allen Redford, director, at allen. redford@highland.edu or call (815) 599-3568.
Scholarship recipients announced by Stephenson County 4-H and Extension Foundation Bonnie Campbell, Chairperson of the Stephenson County 4-H and Extension Foundation, recently announced the winners of the R.C. Miller Scholarship for the 2016-17 year, after they were selected by a committee of judges from the Foundation’s Board of Directors. The R. C. Miller Scholarship was established and funded by the late R. C. Miller, a local leader in agribusiness. He started the scholarship program to encourage and support Stephenson County residents pursuing degrees in agriculture with an emphasis in Conservation. The Stephenson County Extension and 4-H Foundation is responsible for the scholarship administration. This year’s winners are Landon Baumgartner, of Dakota, and Brett Meador, of Lena, and they will each receive $1000 to use towards their educational expenses. Landon Baumgartner is studying Environmental Management and Sustainability, at the George Williams College of Aurora University, and Brett Meador is studying Agronomy at Iowa State University. For more information about the Stephenson County 4-H and Extension Foundation, which provides financial support to the University of Illinois Extension and 4-H in Stephenson County, please call (815) 235-4125.
Little Learners Academy holding open enrollment Little Learners Academy is holding an open enrollment for prospective three and four year olds for the 2016/2017 school year Little Learners Academy is at the Jo DaviessCarroll Career & Technical Education Academy (previously known as the Area Vocational Center), 950 Hwy 20 W, Elizabeth, IL. Since, 1972, the preschool has served as place for young children to learn school readiness skills. Little learners serves children ages 3 to 5 in the surrounding communities. This play based preschool is led by certified instructor, Stacy Kloss, along with area high school students who are preparing for careers in early child development. Little Learners Academy provide skills needed for kindergarten readiness through the implementation of the Creative Curriculum as and provides growth cognitively as well as social and emotionally. Each child receives individual attention, and instruction is tailored to each child’s ability. Morning session 8:30-11
University of Dubuque announces Spring 2016 Dean’s List The University of Dubuque congratulates the following students on being appointed to the Spring Semester 2016 Academic Dean’s List. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for that semester.
Students from the River Ridge FFA chapter attend leadership camp River Ridge FFA chapter members, Kara Conklin and Brady Haring attended the annual FFA Leadership Camp at 4-H Memorial Campgrounds in Monticello, IL on July 2226. This camp is an activity of the Illinois Association FFA, and invited were FFA members from across the state for a fun-filled week. Leadership Camp is truly the experience of a lifetime for over 300 FFA members each year, and through camp traditions such as the challenge course and the annual Ag Olympics, campers learned to work as a team. This year’s camp theme, “Maximize”, truly shined as each and every camper developed their potential as a young leader. Many campers even stepped out of their comfort zones through activities such as the talent show where many members showcased their talents such as singing, stand-up comedy, and even hula hooping. Other camp favorites included a keynote from past Illinois FFA State Presidents, David Mouser and Kade Hill, the red and blue water balloon war, and the red and blue dance. All members would agree it was another memorable week in history at FFA Leadership Camp. FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
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River Ridge FFA chapter members, Kara Conklin and Brady Haring attended the annual FFA Leadership Camp at 4-H Memorial Campgrounds in Monticello, IL
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Sunday, Aug. 14 • 1 - 3 p.m. 11792 E. CHELSEA RD. STOCKTON FIRST TIME OPEN IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR an affordable country home in beautiful Jo Daviess County, your search is over. This 1,400 sq. ft. ranch home has 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths and it sits on 1.77 acres with spectacular views in all directions. The yard has many mature trees with some fruit trees. There is a spacious 2 stall detached garage. There is affordable natural gas has been run to the property. A lot of recent work has been done with new carpet throughout the home and fresh paint. Priced at ...................................$119,900
Sunday, Aug. 14 • 2 - 3:30 p.m. 811 W. STEPHENSON ST. FREEPORT REDUCED $5,000 SPACIOUS 4 BEDROOM HOME ON STEPHENSON STREET. Covered front porch and a back deck. Grand entry leads up to the 4 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths or into the living room with built-in wood fireplace. Just beyond the living room is a formal dining room that will fit the largest of tables for entertaining. Between the eat-in kitchen and dining room is the perfect walk-in pantry. From the kitchen you can go to the back deck, basement or out to the entryway. Master bedroom has its own porch. Walk up attic for storage purpose finish it off for more living space. Newers include water service from street to home, back of home and porch roof and interior painted. New Price .................................. $69,900
OTHER PROPERTIES LENA - REDUCED $5,000 - STATELY VICTORIAN HOME ON LENA’S OAK ST. Wrap around porch welcomes you into the charm and elegance of yesteryear. Beautiful wood floors, trim and pocket doors. The intricate stairway leads you up to 5 bedrooms one with an extra sitting area that has a pocket door back out to the landing. Take the back stairway down for that late night snack. The main floor has a living room, family room, formal dining room, large eat in kitchen and a study. The walk up attic has been finished for extra living space. There is laundry hook up on the second floor and also in the basement. The back yard has a variety of fruit trees such as apple, pear, plum as well as berries and a garden area. Newer roof and water heater, the kitchen has been updated. New Price ................................ $149,900
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LENA - STUNNING PANORAMIC COUNTRY VIEWS! Located on 6.74 acres M/L. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Large living room with built-in china cabinet and bowed window. Spacious kitchen and dining area. All bedrooms and laundry on main floor. Ample closets and storage space. Huge family room on lower level with wood burning fire place and walk-out access. Heated 2 stall garage. Big deck (25’7” x 11’10”) with maintenance free metal railing. Enormous storage shed (64’10” x 40’3”). LP gas tank owned. Beautifully landscaped yard with 2 garden areas. New vinyl siding in 2010 and blacktop driveway resealed in 2016. Easy access to US Rte. 20. This home has many updates and additional amenities. Call listing office for the list of these updates. Priced at .................................. $269,900
OTHER PROPERTIES WINSLOW GREAT SQUARE FOOTAGE IN THIS BRICK RANCH in the Lena Winslow school district. The home features eatin kitchen, formal dining room with built in china cabinet, living room with wood burning fireplace and shelving, main floor laundry with folding table, 2 sets of built in cabinets in the hallway, 3 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths. Out buildings for your animals or storage needs. Some of the out buildings are in need of TLC. The house will need a roof. New furnace 2015, newer plumbing, electrical, some flooring and powder room. Property being sold in “As Is” condition. Priced at .................................. $165,000 LENA - WHY RENT WHEN YOU COULD OWN? This cozy main floor living home features living room, dining room, nice size kitchen, 2 bedrooms and laundry. Good size back yard with storage shed, covered walkway between garage and house. Priced at .................................... $69,900 PLEASE BE SURE TO VISIT OUR WEBSITES TO TOUR ALL OF OUR LISTINGS AT: www.patbrownrealtor.com www.NorthwesternIllinoisHomes.com www.realtor.com www.billscheider.net FOR MORE INFORMATION: E-mail patb@aeroinc.net
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24’ ALUMINUM EXTENSION LADDER with stabilizer $95 815947-2216.
Automobiles 1983 MERCEDES 300D turbo, diesel, 237k, $2,000, Call 262534-5757. 1987 OLDS TORONADO, rare, original, V6 FWD. Car show beauty. New factory wheels, new tires. $2400. 847-395-2669 1998 VOLVO S70, 4 DOOR runs, drives great. nice body, auto, loaded,leather. cold air. tradeup?convert $2200 847-987-7669 1999 CHRYSLER CONVERT Sebring loaded. V6 duals, $3300, trade4WD? 847-987-7669 2000 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 4 door, silver, fully loaded, $2,250 OBO Call 262-949-2337.
20” GAS STOVE 4 burners & oven works great. $50 OBO 815858-5889
Electronics
2001 RED MUSTANG 125k, $4950; 2000 Odyssey mini van, 166k, $1950, (262) 210-1668
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2001 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE LS 80k, looks brand new, inside and out, recent work done: new exhaust, tires & brakes, new transmission 7,000 miles ago, new tire rods & ball joints, 3.5 24 valve V6, power everything, second owner, CARFAX perfect, Loves Park, IL, asking $3,500 firm. Call John 815-262-5956.
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276 CARVER Fri Aug. 12 8-5 Sat Aug. 13 8-6. 60-70’s Jim Beam decanters, linens, tupperware, clothing, pet supplies, school supplies, moving supplies, hot tub cover, misc. household & many collectibles.
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Livestock BEAUTIFUL WHITE ROOSTER will crow you songs, father chicks or be Sunday dinner $10 OBO CGW@core.com
Misc. For Sale YALE FORK LIFT 8,000lbs, $1,800, 847-438-4092.
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2002 BUICK LE SABRE V6, auto trans., good condition, $3,200 Call 262-654-6207. 2004 G35 COUPE INFINITY 64,000 mi., excellent shape, $9,000, 2-door, 414-588-6996 2004 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS 4.6L, V8, Beige int. & ext. Everything works. 162K. $5800 OBO. 262-607-0406. 2005 DODGE VAN 303 engine, new water pump, serpentine belt, antifreeze, air works, runs great, $2,250 Call 262-767-0607 or 262-757-3374. 2006 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER AWD, 132,000 mi., runs great, new tires/brakes, $2500 OBO, call Rich 262-812-6850 Classic & Vintage Cars 73 Mercedes 450 SL Coup Parts car with good engine, body rust. Make offer 847-312-6143
GRANDMA’S 94 CADILLAC Fleetwood Brougham, very good condition, clean, low miles, $5,200 OBO Call 815-282-3146.
Automobiles Wanted
CARS WANTED We buy it all, if it has wheels call. The good, bad, and the ugly. Jim 262-208-9490
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Boats 14’ LUND BOAT, newer trailer, new spare/water pump & shop tuned, $1,500, 262-758-4968
17 FT DECK BOAT HURRICANE 1993 135 HP MERC.1999 Trailer, bimini top. Call 414-313-0937
Campers and RVs
2008 KEYSTONE COUGAR model 311RLS 5th Wheel camper. Great shape. No smokers or pets ever! Asking $18,500 or best offer. Call 262-878-9485.
2009 PILGRIM OPEN ROAD 5th wheel cherry wood, 4 slides, King bed, dual pane windows, 2 flat screens, fireplace, central vac. power jacks 40’ MUST SEE $30,000 815-947-2898
2010 CIKIRA 18’ DBL AXLE mint condition, $9,000, Kit/Bath, sleeps 5-6, many extras, 262492-0213 or 262-492-8868.
2011 5TH WHEEL SABRE has three sides. Real nice. $18,000 OBO 608-426-4036 2014 WINNEBAGO ONE 30 RE Travel trailer. 34ft, beautiful, like new. $24,900. Call Terry Franklin at Winnebago Motor Homes. 815964-5591.
COLEMAN NIAGARA ELITE POP-UP CAMPER - 2001 - top of the line. Great Family Camper - sleeps 6+. 2 King beds w/ sheets, slide out dinette, indoor toilet/shower, refrig/sink, heat/AC, indoor & outdoor cooking, new tires, repacked bearings, well maintained. Smoke free. Woodsy interior in great shape. 262-7634279 or Saturday, July 30 anytime from 9-3 - 440 Ridge Avenue, Burlington.
Farm Machinery
BRILLION STALK SHREDDER 180”, excellent condition. $8,000 - 608-876-6910
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STIHL FS 90 Brush Cutter/Combination String Trimmer. Like New-$275. 608-876-6910
2000 F350 7.3 diesel. New motor & other parts. Crew cab. 4x4. $12,000 815-601-9669 2002 CHEVY AVALANCHE loaded, leather, roof, Z71. 4 door. 8’ Western plow. 847-987-7669.
Motorcycles
2002 F250 SUPER DUTY 5.4 gas, 128K, pw, ps, cc, bd, de. Florida truck. Topper. 262-6070406.
1983 HONDA GOLDWING 1100 cc, very good condition, $2,500 OBO, 262-989-0445
2003 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD, w/8’ Snow Way Plow, very clean, $12,000 OBO Call 262-767-0926.
1999 HD FLSTC asking $7,200 OBO, 33K, SE eng mod, extras. Call Don 414-460-5979
2007 CHEVY COLORADO 140K miles $2,999 815-369-4690 after 5. Leave msg
2002 HARLEY SPORTSTER 1200 custom, excellent condition, low mileage, 5k, two-tone paint diamond ice & white, recently tuned up by Harley Davidson Service Center, $4,500 OBO 262-332-0916.
2012 F350 KING RANCH loaded, 38,500 mi. short box. Asking $46,900. 262-492-7260.
2002 KAWASAKI VOYAGER XII 86,000 miles $2,500 OBO 815541-9419 2004 HONDA VTX 1800C new tires, af exhaust back rest, 6,200 miles, windshield, $5,800 OBO Call 262-607-0406. 2007 ZHEN SCOOTER yellow & black, new battery, low miles, $900 OBO. Call 262-221-5748 2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON FATBOY LO new rubber, extras, $15,500, 414-651-2134. ‘79 HARLEY DAVIDSON lowrider-all original, forward controls, $4000/OBO. Kept in garage. 608-934-5562 WANTED OLD JAPANESE MOTORCYLES KAWASAKI Z1-900 (1972-75), KZ900, KZ1000 (1976-1982), Z1R, KZ1000MK2 (1979,80), W1-650, H1-500 (1969-72), H2-750 (19721975),S1-250, S2-350, S3-400, KH250, KH400, SUZUKI GS400, GT380, HONDA CB750K (19691976), CBX1000 (1979,80) CASH !! 1-800-772-1142, 1-310721-0726 usa@classicrunners. com
2014 FORD F150 XLT 4X4 Super Crew 3.5L V6 Ecoboost, 28k, exterior: tuxedo black metallic interior: gray cloth $29,900 Call or text 262-903-6098.
Vans, Mini Vans 1999 FORD WINDSTAR LX 1 owner, garage stored. 122K, burgundy w/tan interior, pw, pl, a/c, am/fm cassette, tow pack., luggage rack, some rust. $1,800. Call 262-878-5384
With the weather getting nicer, are you itching to do some spring cleaning? No doubt you’ll find some things you forgot you had and no longer need or want. Turn your trash into cash. Have a garage sale and advertise it the Scoop Today and Shopper’s Guide.
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SOUTHERN ANTIQUE, smaller Toronado. Seats 6. V-6, FWD. new wheels, tires, rare. TRADE? $2200 847-395-2669
Sport Utilities 1997 S10 BLAZER 4WD, 145K, runs, good tires, needs work, $1,200 Call 262-763-4887. 2007 RED MAZDA CX7 SUV AZ car, well maintained, full power, sun roof, 126k, $5,880, 623-4442589.
Trucks & Trailers 1986 F350 FORD 10’ flatbed, Dually, Diesel, excellent work truck $2,000. 1977 Mercedes 450 SL, 2 door Roadster - $5,000. 815334-7717 1997 DODGE DAKOTA low miles, needs some work, $1,200, 262-221-5748
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Lena volunteers restoring Schudt Cemetery crypt near Waddams Grove By Larry Nelson
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Two Lena area men are turning their interest in local history into a re-building project. Bill Dietz and Bill Bohnsack have teamed up to restore a brick and stone crypt in Schudt Cemetery near Waddams Grove after its deterioration due to age and too many bon fires. The men are donating their labor to replace many of the structure’s bricks and will finish the project by closing the entrance with steel. “Too much of our history has been forgotten,” said Dietz. “We want to help preserve a He and Bohnsack believe the crypt was used to store bodies during winter months. The bodies were then buried after the ground thawed in the spring, little of it.” Dietz said. The men found evidence of parties near the crypt and think bon fires helped weaken the structure. Neither Dietz nor Bohnsack is
certain about the name or site of a church which was probably associated with the cemetery. J. George Schudt, a resident of Waddams Grove in the 1800s, platted the village lots and established the cemetery on the hillside north of the village. He also created the small park in Waddams Grove, still a part of the Lena Community Park District. A frame Methodist Church was built in Waddams Grove sometime after 1835. It was razed about 1930. The cemetery project has caught the eye of others interested in local history. Rod Dietz has donated bricks for the project, and Bohnsack is hopeful West Point Township, which oversees the cemetery, will also help. When the cemetery crypt project is finished, another awaits. A very large slab of limestone inscribed with the cemetery’s name sits at the entrance, ready to be put into place.
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Bill Dietz and Bill Bohnsack have teamed up to restore a brick and stone crypt in Schudt Cemetery near Waddams Grove
Dietz and Bohnsack are donating their labor to replace many of the structure’s bricks and will Dietz and Bohnsack believe the crypt was used to store bodies durfinish the project by closing the ing winter months. The bodies were then buried after the ground entrance with steel. thawed in the spring,
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The village of New Glarus is a perfect destination for Labor Day weekend. Head for New Glarus’ Village Park and the 54th annual fine art and craft fair, “Art in the Park.” “Art in the Park” will take place Sunday, Sept. 4th from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Juried artists will sell their wares, including pottery, paintings, jewelry, photography and more. “We are very excited to be presenting our 54th event, which includes many talented artists and exceptional craftsmen from Wisconsin, and other surrounding states. It’s a great opportunity to experience fine arts and crafts in a casual outdoor venue. The flavor of Switzerland is everywhere in New Glarus. Visitors can experience fine Swiss cuisine at one of our many outstanding restaurants,” said Kaye
Gmur, President of the Wilhelm Tell Festival. Blues/rock & roll music provided by guitarist/ singer/songwriter Greg Boerner, food, children’s creative area and quick access to New Glarus’ charming downtown round out the day. “Travelers hoping to take in our celebratory 79th presentation of the drama ‘Wilhelm Tell’ featuring Swiss folk dancing, music, and live animals, in a natural outdoor amphitheater, may want to spend the weekend with us. Families can enjoy everything from a children’s lantern parade to a yodel contest”, according to Gmur. New Glarus is nestled in the rolling hills of southwest Wisconsin, 25 miles south of Madison. For more information about Labor Day weekend events in New Glarus, visit www.swisstown.com.
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Things got loud when the Jo Daviess County Fair Princess competition had to move indoors to avoid a storm and this princess knew just what to do.
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Kaitlin Linven, Lillian Euler and Madissen Cook came to the Jo Daviess County Fair Friday for some cotton candy and a spin on the big rides. (Left) Jase and Evalie Riedl came to the Jo Daviess County Fair with the mom and dad Nicole and AJ to watch their grandpa Jim race on Friday evening.
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SPSF.2219 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF STEPHENSON FREEPORT, ILLINOIS CHRISTIANA TRUST, A DIVISION OF WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE CSMC 2014-RPL4 TRUST, MORTGAGE BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2014-RPL4; Plaintiff, vs. BETH A. CLARK; DANIEL L. CLARK; CAPITAL ONE BANK, (USA), N.A. THE MONROE CLINIC, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 60 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, September 7, 2016, at the hour of 2:00 p.m., Security First Title Company, 205 West Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL 61032, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 200 South Summit Street, Pearl City, IL 61062. P.I.N. 02-17-08-279-007. 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 Mr. Frederic Deraiche at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. SPSF.2219 I700152 (Published in The Shopper’s Guide Aug. 3, 10 & 17, 2016) 252728 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STEPHENSON COUNTY FREEPORT, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA PLAINTIFF Vs. Chad Coleman; et. al. DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00014 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 5/3/2016, the Sheriff of Stephenson County, Illinois will on 9/12/16 at the hour of 9:30AM at Stephenson County Courthouse 15 North Galena Avenue 1st Floor, West door of courthouse Freeport, IL 61032, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Stephenson and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 18-14-31-308-001 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 655 W. Elk Street Freeport, IL 61032 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Ju-
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dicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-16-01017. I700673 (Published in The Shopper’s Guide Aug. 10, 17 & 24, 2016) 253195
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Planets, meteors and constellations - night sky viewing event The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) and the Planetary Studies Foundation (PSF) invite the public to a night sky viewing event on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 7–11p.m. at Horseshoe Mound Preserve. As part of the Perseid meteor shower that will be taking place, PSF planetary geologist, Dr. Paul Sipiera will be sharing his expertise in the area of meteorites. Sipiera will explain the three types of meteorites; stone, stony-iron and iron begining around 7:30 p.m. At 8:30 p.m., Diane Sipiera, Executive Director of the Planetary Studies Foundation, will be telling stories about the nighttime sky and how the indigenous American’s interpreted their sky. PSF’s amateur astronomers will be using their telescopes so that the audience can view various heavenly
bodies. PSF will have its traveling meteorite exhibit on hand as well. The event is free and RSVP’s are not required. Horseshoe Mound Preserve is located at 1679 N Blackjack Road, Galena. This program is weather depending. For more information about this event, please go to www. jdcf.org or www.planets.org. Horseshoe Mound Preserve is the eighth highest point in Jo Daviess County and offers spectacular views of the tri-state area from three different vantage points. The site is owned and stewarded by JDCF, local nonprofit whose mission is to preserve land for the lasting well-being of people and wildlife. For more information about JDCF, please visit their office at 126 N Main Street, Elizabeth IL, or contact them at (815) 858-9100, www.jdcf.org, or info@ jdcf.org. COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide
Timber Lake Playhouse closes season with a thriller
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Men’s & Co-Ed Softball Tournament Volleyball Tournament Parade (Saturday at noon) 3rd Annual Car Show Catfish Tournament Innertube Races on the River
Kids Pony Rides • Petting Zoo Queen Introduction • Dance Duck Races on Sunday
ENTERTAINMENT 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Friday - Precocious Saturday - Kickstand
Beer Tent All Weekend
Timber Lake Playhouse, the professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, presents the acclaimed psychological thriller, Gaslight, Aug. 11 through 21. The production is the sixth and final in the company’s 55th summer main stage season.
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Ole and Lena’s house needed painting, but Ole didn’t know how much paint he needed. Lena said, “Sven has the same house we do and he painted his house last year. Why don’t you ask him how much paint he bought?” Ole says, “Good idea. I’ll ask him.” He goes to Sven’s house and says, “I am painting my house. We both have the same house and you painted yours last year. Tell me, how much paint did you buy?” Sven says, “I bought fourteen gallons.” Ole buys fourteen gallons of paint, and when he is finished painting the house, he has eight gallons of paint left over. He goes to see Sven and says, “You told me you bought fourteen gallons of paint to paint your house. I bought fourteen gallons of paint and had eight gallons left over.” Sven says, “Yah, so did I.”
Stockton Renegades Wrestling family picnic The Stockton Renegades Wrestling family picnic will be held Sunday Aug. 14 at the Stockton Park at 5:30. Swimming for all from 6:307:30. For more information, please call (815) 947-3964