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Obituaries

Mary Elizabeth Smital, age 95, of Stockton, IL passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024, at FHN Hospital. She was born on June 10, 1928, in Ottawa, IL to the late John and Marie (Klass) Beed. Mary married Glenn Smital on October 30, 1948, in Naperville, IL. Glenn passed away December 14, 1981.

Mary graduated from Ottawa High School and went on to attend North Central College. She was an active member of Willow United Methodist Church where she was in the women’s prayer group, taught Sunday school, sang in the choir, and played piano. She was a member of the Good Times Club and worked the Willow Folk Festival from the first year it started. Mary enjoyed attending plays and shows, playing piano, flower and vegetable gardening, and spending time with her friends and family. She was a kind, caring person with a wonderful disposition.

Mary is survived by her daughters, Marilyn Ruggirello of Lincoln Park, IL and Linda (Jeff) Stout of Steward, IL; her sons, Roger Smital of Kent, IL and Peter (Svetlana) of Stockton, IL; her sisters, Martha Schwab of Naperville, IL and Cecile Daily of Peoria, IL; her brother, John Beed of Naperville, IL; her 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her daughters, Jill, Cecile and Heidi; and her sister, Gretchen Bauerle.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Willow Valley Church. Interment will take place at Wards Grove Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established. Condolences may be shared at www. hermannfuneralhome.com

Judy Ann doherty

On Saturday, June 1, 2024, Judy Ann (Sullivan) Doherty was reunited in heaven with her son Mark and her daughter Ann. Born to Phillip and Leonilla Sullivan, Judy was the second in line of the 10 Sullivan children (Phillip, Judy, John, Peggy, Ann, Steve, Jim, Colleen, Kelly, Mary).

Judy was smart and adventurous. She graduated from Stockton High School and attended Business School in Minneapolis. From Minneapolis, Judy moved to Chicago and then onto Hawaii where she met her future husband, Maurice Patrick Doherty.

Judy was strong and compassionate. Ready to start a

family of her own, she moved back to IL where she became mom to Danny, David, Mark and Ann. This is also where she began her career, working for the social services department for the State of Illinois. Upon retirement, Judy moved to the sugar-sand beaches of Santa Rosa Beach, FL where she lived her best life as Miss Judy.

Judy was fun and faithful. Here she was an active member of St. Rita’s Catholic church where she served oth-

ers through St. Vincent DePaul and Friday Night Fish Frys. Judy had an open-door policy and welcomed friends, family, and often anyone who needed a helping hand. Everyone was welcomed at her table and family and friends were always treated to their favorite meal. Big and little problems were addressed at the kitchen counter, and no one ever left hungry or without a little advice.

Judy was preceded in death by her children, Mark Doherty and Ann Florek; her siblings, John Sullivan and Colleen McNett; and her parents, Phillip and Leonilla Sullivan.

Judy is loved and her life is celebrated. She is survived

by her two sons, Dan (Sherri) Doherty, David Doherty, and son–in-law, Pete Florek. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Megan (Seth) Euler, Joshua (Alicia) Doherty, and Terry (Jocelyn) Ashemore; and six great grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings; Phillip Sullivan, Peggy (the late Richard) Magee, Ann (the late Phil) Testa, Steve (Joan) Sullivan, Jim (Debra) Sullivan, Kelly (Doug) Dawson, Mary Stanton, and sister-in-law, June Sullivan. She has many beloved nieces and nephews. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Stockton, Illinois.

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Happy Anniversary!

Jack and Mary (Leitzen) Stayner will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with the renewal of their vows on Saturday, June 22 during the 4:30 p.m. Mass at Holy Cross church. An Open House will follow at 5:30 p.m. in the parish center. The couple was married in the former Holy Cross Church on June 21, 1974.

Researchers battle invasive carp species

By Hannah Spangler FarmWeek

Once an invasive species like Asian carp shows up, research shows they are nearly impossible to eliminate.

For 12 years, scientists at the University of Illinois College of ACES researched ways to stop the spread of invasive carp through physiological barriers.

Originally brought to the southeast United States in 1970 to clean aquaculture and wastewater treatment facilities, the species has now invaded 45 states. The rapid growth threatens native fish populations and economic resources.

“What we have been looking at is what prevents them from moving and how we can use that to contain them,” said Cory Suski, U of I Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences professor. “Rather than trying to have them arrive somewhere and then trying to remove them afterward, it’s a better strategy to just try and stop them in the first place.”

Facing boat and barge traffic in the Illinois River, Suski said his team knew stopping the carp wouldn’t be as simple as blocking off the Illinois River. This created the key question, “How do you stop the fish from swimming when they can’t stop the river?”

In the lab, Suski and his team tested different non-physical barriers that would stop the fish, but not the boats. He said that in the tests, carbon dioxide effectively obstructed the carp.

“All fish don’t like carbon dioxide, they just swim away from it,” Suski told FarmWeek. “What we’ve shown

at a bunch of different scales from the lab and a pond, is that if you make an area of high carbon dioxide, you can just exclude fish from going into that area.”

But the tradeoff for this method and other non-physical barriers is you deter all fish, not just carp. To protect other species that rely on migration, Suski said the carbon dioxide needs to be targeted to a smaller area like a shipping lock or dam.

As the project continues, Suski said the team will combine carbon dioxide with other non-physical barriers, sound and bubbles, to increase and improve the ability to stop fish passage.

The team plans to extend the research beyond trials in labs and ponds, expanding into rivers to test findings at a larger scale.

According to Suski, the upcoming research will have projects focused on each stage of carps’ life—eggs, baby carp and adults. However, the primary emphasis will be on studying juvenile and adult carp.

He said that while capturing eggs could put a huge dent in the population, only one project will focus on eggs because it is difficult to gather them.

“One female carp can have hundreds of thousands of eggs,” Suski said. “The eggs are about the size of a small bead so getting those eggs is like trying to scoop thousands of beads out of the Spoon River.”

This story was distributed through a cooperative project between Illinois Farm Bureau and the Illinois Press Association. For more food and farming news, visit FarmWeekNow.com.

Church news

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

All are invited to worship at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 118 E. Mason St. Lena, IL on Sunday, June 16 for Communion Sunday Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. This week’s gospel reading is from the Gospel Mark 4:26-34.

On Wednesday, June 19 the Peace Corps Quilting group will meet from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. No quilting experience necessary and all are welcome to join. Come and tie the quilts and make difference in the world.

All the services will be recorded and be available on church’s Facebook page and website. Please visit our website and (http://goodshep-

McConnell American Legion Auxiliary

The McConnell American Legion Auxiliary Meeting will be held at the McConnell Legion on June 19. Social time begins at 12:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 1 p.m. Anyone who is interested in the Auxiliary is invited to attend.

American Legion Auxiliary meeting

The June meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary will meet on Wednesday, June 12 at Coach’s on Lena St. at 6 p.m. Upcoming events will be discussed. Dues will be collected. New members are always welcome. Please contact Julia Moore by June 10 if planning to attend.

Lena Lions 75th

Anniversary Celebration

The community is invited to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Lena Lions Club on Wednesday, June 12 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Food will be served beginning at 5 p.m. and past International Director Bob Block

herdlena.org/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ GSLCLenaIL) for information. Please contact the church office at 815-369-5552 with any questions.

St. John’s Lutheran Church

St. John’s Lutheran Church, Pearl City, will celebrate the fourth Sunday after Pentecost and Holy Trinity Sunday on Sunday, June 16 at 9 a.m.

Everyone is welcome to come to St. John’s to play cards and dominoes on Thursday, June 27 at 1 p.m. and dominoes in Luther Hall on Tuesday, July 2 at 9 a.m.

The next Men’s Breakfast will be on Wednesday, July

will speak at 7 p.m. All Lena neighbors and friends are invited to attend.

Stephenson County VA Pantry

The current needs for the Stephenson County VA Pantry are hand soap, laundry, toothpaste, men and women’s body wash, shampoo and conditioner, Kleenex, and ramen noodles. Donations can be brought to the Lena American Legion Home on Saturdays from 10a.m. to 11a.m. at 316 W. Main St., Lena. Donations are greatly appreciated. This list is immediate need, however other items will always be accepted. Please call 815369-4684 with any questions.

3 at 7:30 a.m. at the Garden View Restaurant in Lena.

The June Grace Meal will be on Sunday, June 16. Meals can be picked up between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. on June 16. Reservations are due in the church office by Thursday, June 13. The menu for the June meal will be lasagna, garlic bread, applesauce, and a bar or cake item. This meal is possible due to donations and a grant from the Foundation of Northwest Illinois.

The Healthy Wolves group will pause the packing of the backpacks for the summer, but they plan on starting again in August when school resumes. If interested in donating to this ministry, reach out to the church office for more information.

St. John’s Lutheran Church of Pearl City is an ELCA parish and is located at 229 First St. in Pearl City. We are handicapped accessible. If you need to contact the pastor or church, you may call 815443-2215 for information.

Salem United Church of Christ

All are welcome to join for a Sunday service led by Pastor Christopher Ham on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Salem United Church of Christ, 8491 West Salem Road, Lena, IL. The Adult Sunday School will be hosted prior to service, starting at 9 a.m. on the lower level of the church. Children’s Sunday School is held during church service at 10 a.m.

The Wednesday Breakfast Bunch will meet June 19 at 8 a.m. at Riverside 7 Family Restaurant, 1669 Willard Dr, Freeport

If interested in participating in a fun evening of crafting, please join for Crafternoon from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. During this time there are snacks, a brief devotional thought, and plenty of time to work on crafts individually or together. This is hosted on the lower level of Salem United Church of Christ, and all are welcome to join. For more information on any Salem related items, contact 815369-4511or ruth.dake@gmail. com

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Slices of life

No one plans to date after 50, but you never know the details life will hand you: divorce, death of a spouse, boredom, aloneness—it all leads to one thing.

You find yourself being half of a couple in a couple’s world.

Such a conundrum. You were once half the age of 50 and probably a couple, now you are twice as old and twice as alone—or at least it feels that way; it’s the hand you’ve been dealt.

Dating at 20 is one thing. It is beautiful. You are beautiful and the people around you (and willing to date you) are equally beautiful.

You all wear the magical cloak of youth, and that cloak is dazzling and vivid— nothing short of spectacular.

Dating after 50 - Part 1

By Jill Pertler Columnist

It is healthy. It has a headful of hair and a six-pack of abs. Your body literally exudes glitter.

Then, time passes. The years go by and take with then the newness of youth, not to mention the glitter. Aging happens. Gravity happens. Baldness happens. Weight gain happens. Wrinkles happen. Aches and pains happen. Suddenly, but not so suddenly you aren’t thirty-something anymore. You aren’t even forty-

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something.

Welcome to life.

As an added insult, you look to the seat beside yourself and find your ride has died or at least left the vehicle, bringing a whole new meaning to the term “empty nester.”

And you find yourself contemplating that dreaded word:

Dating.

Dating in your teens and 20s is flashy and bright. It is exciting! It is the norm. Everyone is doing it, so hop on board!

Dating after 50 isn’t quite what it was 30 or so years prior. To start with, the dynamics have changed. Oh, hell, everything has changed. Well, except for you. You remain a youthful example

of glittery goodness—even at age 59 (or so).

Full disclosure here: I am not an expert on dating. I have’t been on a date in more than 35 years. I definitely don’t have the resume or expertise to give dating advice, but I can make observations.

I’ve compiled a list of the differences between dating in your 20s versus dating after 50. There were so many variables, I couldn’t fit them all into one column, so here’s a start. Part two is forthcoming.

During the 20s: He’s got a fancy new car!

After 50: He’s got a fancy new golf cart!

20s: You look forward to creating a future together.

After 50: You look forward

to an early bird dinner together.

20s: You look for someone with a nice package of good qualities.

After 50: You look for someone with a nice retirement package.

20s: You hope for a partner who forgets about your flaws.

After 50: You hope for a partner who can remember what happened yesterday.

20s: You appreciate someone who can roll stiff joints.

After 50: You appreciate someone who doesn’t have stiff joints.

20s: You hope to find someone who is passionate about their career.

After 50: You hope to find someone who is passionate about pickleball.

Dating after 50, in some ways, is more complex than decades earlier. It involves grown kids and maybe even grand babies. There are ex-spouses and dead ones. Money affluence or shortfalls. Mortgages, second homes and retirement plans. Travel histories and hopes. Viewpoints on religion, politics, fine wine, sail boats, tattoos, pick-up trucks, convertibles and Harleys. And, at it’s best, love, which is a feeling and a way of life that never grows old. At least I hope not.

Jill Pertler is an awardwinning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

The calves are hiding in the grass

When I was mowing hay a couple weeks ago, I noticed a baby fawn running in the tall alfalfa next to the swath I was cutting. Each time I

came around the field to that spot, up it would jump and hop over into the taller hay that I hadn’t cut yet. Finally, as nearly all of the field was

cut, it must have turned and ran into the brush and trees by the creek because it was gone. Over the last couple of weeks, I have seen its mother

grazing along the creek in the area where she must still be hiding her baby. My beef cows also hide their babies for a few days after they are born. Sometimes they hide them so well that they even have trouble remembering where the babies are. A couple days ago one of my Black Angus cows had her calf and the calf crawled under the electric fence and was hiding in some tall overgrown grass and brush. The mother knew right where she was because she stood there at the edge of the fence for about three hours calling

out to her calf to wake up and join her. I was afraid that she was going to barge right through the two-wire fence to rescue her calf, but she didn’t. Earlier this spring one of my Simmental beef cows had twins and they also crawled under the fence to hide in that same area

of grass and brush. Each morning when I went out to give the cows some feed in the bunk, those babies would come crawling out of the grass, duck under the fence, and come running after their mother. Eventually, in just a few days the calves walk by the moms throughout the day as they don’t feel the need to hide. Then a couple weeks after that the calves start hanging out together chasing each other around. They only need their moms to get some milk every so

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Judge blocks law that would have banned newly slated candidates from ballot

Banning post-primary slating in middle of election cycle unconstitutional, judge says

By Hannah Meisel Capitol News illiNois

A Sangamon County judge on June 5 blocked the Illinois State Board of Elections from enforcing a new law that would have prevented certain General Assembly candidates who didn’t run in the March primary from getting on the November ballot.

The move doesn’t void the bill in its entirety, but rather blocks it only for this year’s general election for the 14 named plaintiffs in the case.

Democrats who control the legislature quickly moved the measure from introduction to Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk last month, claiming banning the practice of post-primary “slating”— long used by both parties –was in service of empowering voters. It applies in races where no candidate ran for a seat in the party’s primary.

But Republicans cried foul, alleging the majority party passed the law to protect its incumbents from GOP challengers. Four such candidates sued last month, with 10 others joining them last week, and after Judge Gail Noll’s order June 5, they will appear on the November ballot—if they survive the normal process of

challenges to their nominating petitions.

“The General Assembly could make the revisions effective for the next election, rather than in the midst of the current election,” Noll wrote in her 12-page order.

“Changing the rules relating to ballot access in the midst of an election cycle removes certainty from the election process and is not necessary to achieve the legislation’s proffered goal.”

Noll echoed the plaintiffs’ arguments from a June 3 hearing, in which their attorney stressed that they weren’t taking a position over the constitutionality of the law eliminating the slating process for candidates to the General Assembly.

Rather, Noll said, she sided with the candidates’ contention that the law’s application during the current election cycle violated their constitutional rights because it “impermissibly burdens their right to vote and to have their names placed on the November ballot.”

The plaintiffs were represented by the Liberty Justice Center, a libertarian outfit behind lawsuits intervening in state law and politics—including one that ultimately

resulted in the U.S. Supreme Court striking down “fair share” union dues in 2018. In a statement, LJC attorney Jeffrey Schwab applauded Noll’s ruling.

“The General Assembly can change the rules for elections, but they can’t do it in the middle of the game to keep challengers off the ballot,” he said. “We are proud to stand up for these candidates and against yet another scheme to suppress competition in Illinois elections.”

Neither the attorney general’s office nor attorneys for House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, who intervened in the lawsuit in favor of the law, immediately responded to a request for comment as to whether they would appeal the ruling.

Though the June 5 ruling was aimed at the state Board of Elections, it won’t change what the board was already doing, as elections officials continued to collect nominating petitions from prospective candidates despite Pritzker signing the law on May 3.

The June 3 hearing coincided with the June 3 deadline for slated candidates to submit the requisite signatures to get on the bal-

lot—75 days after the March 19 primary as prescribed by state law. As of 5 p.m. on Monday, 16 candidates, all Republicans, filed to run in the November election via the slating process.

Objections to those petitions were due at the close of business on Monday, June 10. As of June 3, however, no objections had been filed.

Fourteen of the 16 candidates filed were plaintiffs in the suit, including one who filed his nominating petitions to the board of elections just minutes after the governor’s signature on the law last month.

The only candidate who turned in signatures to get on the ballot before May 3 was Jay Keeven of Edwardsville, who is challenging Democratic Rep. Katie Stuart, also of Edwardsville. He was not party to the lawsuit.

Without naming him, Noll pointed out that the law would “arbitrarily treat” Keeven differently than the other 15 candidates. Even if she didn’t rule on the merits of the candidates’ voting rights being violated, Noll wrote, the law’s application in the middle of the current election cycle is still discriminatory because it “does not apply the same rules to all potential candidates.”

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Stockton American Legion sends off soldier Austin Eisfeller

The Stockton American Legion had a sendoff party for Specialist 4th class Austin Eisfeller (center) who is being sent to Texas for training. Eisfeller will then be deployed to Kuwait and eventually to Jordan. Specialist Eisfeller joined the Army National Guard after graduating from Stockton High School in 2022. Legion members in attendance included Duane Schubert, Bob Heuerman, Bill Signer, Ed Marcure, Commander, Warren Dixon, George Drogosz, Jerry Hayes, and Mike Beatty.

Big Sky Nature Reserve opens in Stockton

The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) is pleased to announce that the Home Farm Section of the Big Sky Nature Reserve is now open to the public for pedestrian use of 15 miles of hiking trails! Seasonal horseback access will run from Aug. 1 through Aug. 31 this year as JDCF works out the logistics of having horse trails on one of its preserves for the first time.

The new 488-acre Home Farm Section site has joined with the adjacent Valley of Eden Bird Sanctuary to create a now 900-acre natural area that is the largest of JDCF’s public preserves to date. The restoration of both the Home Farm and Valley of Eden Sections was a 30-year project undertaken by former

Stockton resident Nancy Hamill Winter, also a supporter and past-board president of JDCF. The Home Farm suffered from severe soil erosion and other forms of neglect. Over the years, Hamill and a small team worked to mend the land and create a mosaic of natural habitats for a variety of native bird species in decline due to habitat loss. One summer alone they planted 40,000 trees! Joining with the adjacent Valley of Eden, Big Sky Nature Reserve is an incredible gift from Hamill donated to native wildlife and to countless generations of people who will enjoy it and walk away with a better understanding of the importance of bird conservation.

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Are you looking for something fun to do with the kids? Our Farm Fun Day at the Apple Canyon Lake property owners club is Saturday, June 22. The event goes from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and has a lot of activities for everyone.

There are plenty of opportunities to interact with the animals. Start out with taking a walk through our mobile petting zoo and then try your hand at milking a real cow! You can also make ice cream and butter, circle of earth bracelets, feed sack snack mix and much more!

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Keep in mind that this event is dependent on the weather. If there is rain, the event may be cancelled. Watch our Facebook page for updates if there is any doubt. If you can’t make this event you’re in luck, as we have another event scheduled at Shenandoah Riding Center on July 13.

Peach orders

Are you already thinking about those FRESH Illinois peaches? The order forms will be coming out soon.

It’s that time of year when we are all thinking of planting and sprucing things up around the farm. Why not add a “This is a Family Farm” sign to your landscape? The signs are 17.5” X 23” and cost $30.

Scholarships available

The Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau Foundation provides scholarships for college students studying agriculture and funds our Agriculture in the Classroom program which promotes agricultural and environmental education in all of Jo Daviess County’s K-12 classrooms. Each year, our Agriculture in the Classroom program teaches children the importance of

our food and fiber industry. Anyone can contribute to the Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau Foundation since it has a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status. The Foundation may accept charitable contributions of money, property, securities, and special memorials and endowments. The Foundation Board of Directors and the Farm Bureau staff administer the Foundation. The Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau Board of Directors appoints the Foundation directors. There are two ways to make a contribution; send a check to our office at PO Box 501 in Elizabeth or call with a credit or debit card to contribute.

Local member benefits Don’t forget to take advantage of member-only benefits for Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau members. We have businesses around the County who have partnered with us to offer these discounts. Make sure to have your farm bureau membership card handy when asking for those discounts. For a full listing of the local benefits, go to our website www. jodaviesscfb.com and click on membership, then local discounts.

Farm Fun Fact June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month. It’s the perfect opportunity to visit one of our local Jo Daviess County Farmers Markets.

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Lena Library news

School is out for summer and that means the library is the place to be! Summer Reading sign up is going on now through June 15. This year’s theme is Don’t BUG

Me, I’m Reading! The program runs June 19 through July 26 for kiddos three years of age to fifth grade. Stop in and sign up if you haven’t already.

We now have a website. To check us out on the web visit www.lena-library.org

Here you will find helpful links to the PrairieCat catalog

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as well as Libby. We will also post other news/events happening at the library. You can still visit our Facebook page for news and updates as well. We have also just subscribed to Newspapers.com. This is a great online resource for anyone interested in history. Newspapers.com provides online access to

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often. It’s fun to see how they become more and more confident and independent each day. It’s really just a facade though because when a storm suddenly blows up or something startles the babies, they may be off with the other calves, but they race as fast as they can to stand close to their mothers. In a similar way I have been watching our young grandchildren. The other day I was watching four of them while my daughter took her oldest to an appointment. We had been playing outside on the swings, hitting wiffle

balls, shooting baskets and riding bikes and just having a great time. Their dad came home, and he and I were chatting about some things when all of a sudden, my three-year-old grandson fell off his bike and started to cry. Before dad came home, he would have trotted over to me, and I would have brushed him off and everything would have been fine in a few seconds.

As I stepped his way, he jumped up and raced right past me to his dad. I had to chuckle. When he was hurting, he wanted dad not

historical newspapers from the U.S. and worldwide. For more information on how to access this site and begin researching call us or visit our website.

If it has been a while since your last trip to the library, please add us to your list of stops this summer. We would love to see you.

grandpa. It’s the same with us as Christians. When we fall from time to time, we run to our heavenly father because He knows us better than anyone. We can tell Him anything and we know He will comfort us like no other.

In Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” No matter how old we are, we can run to God as a child. He is our joy, our strength and our comfort. Until next week, God bless!

River Ridge Quarter 4 and Second Semester Honor Roll

Middle School – 4th Quarter Honor Roll

4.00+ Elizabeth Rife, Samuel Cobine, Brogan Grube, Sophia Martinez, Christian Morhardt, Lucas Wurster, Brogann Peugh, Mesa Whitmer

3.50 - 3.999 Ella Dittmar, Evalynn Doms, Lane Groezinger, Wesley Haas, Amber Schlarmann, Ashlynn Wasmund, Violet Golden, Natalie Haas, Luke Holcomb, Frances Howard, Brock Turner, Lemma Bird, Lily Engle, Aniah Havens-Hudson, Averie Karberg, Skye McLane, Justice Murray, Alaina Parisi, Tristen Ransom, Leighton Wurster

3.00 – 3.499 Bria Andrade, Benjamin Blankenbaker, Anastasia Cross, Carson Dodd, Russell Howard, Alexa Rolwes, Frida Carriaga, Mackenzie Greenwald, Morgan Kloss, Emmy Tiedt, Camden Gonzalez, Michael Surprenant, Dallas Wilbanks, Jazmine Zito

High School – 4th Quarter Honor Roll

4.00+ Enver Ahmedi, Addison Albrecht, Cora Boop, Avery Engle, Morgan Flynn, Macey Fulton, Dolan Geerts, Lynnea Groezinger, Arthur Horn, Matthew Johnson, Katerine Leonard, Edoardo Marcolin, Gwendoline Miller, Mi-

caela Miller, Amie Richmond, Isaac Rife, Evelyn Walters, Kathryn Cobine, Kayla Diehl, Camden Flack, Aizlynn Griffiths, Nathan Haas, Lucius Mendenhall, Elaina Doms, Sawyer Fry, Jaime Miller, Harmony Packard, Samuel Rife, Sarah Winter, Nicholas Cobine, Amber Davis, Jackson Goldsmith

3.50 - 3.999 Millicent Boden, Ruby Dickerson, Lucas Holland, Benjamin Richmond, Ty Spahn, George Winter, Laiken Haas, Graci Vanderheyden, Bindilene Boop, Berkeley Mensendike, Gracie Schnitzler, Leah Spahn, Piper Golden, Natalie Keleher, Genevieve Kidwell, Faith Morhardt, Chloe Nemon

3.00 – 3.499 Brian Appleby, Nykira Easter, Cora Ritchie, Kristina Rodgers, Andrew Schock, Kaylen Bond, David Buck, Zoe Eisenberg, Harrison Kloss, Joseph Winter, Brook Bradbury, Devin Bradt, Kaden Bauer, Hamish Boden, Sully Bower, Madilynn Clarkson, Aubree Niccum, Kenley Patterson, Isabella Wasmund

River Ridge High School – Semester 2 Honor Roll

4.00+ Enver Ahmedi, Addison Albrecht, Millicent Boden, Cora Boop, Ruby

Dickerson, Avery Engle, Morgan Flynn, Macey Fulton, Dolan Geerts, Lynnea Groezinger, Arthur Horn, Matthew Johnson, Katherine Leonard, Edoardo Marcolin, Gwendoline Miller, Micaela Miller, Isaac Rife, Evelyn Walters, Kathryn Cobine, Kayla Diehl, Camden Flack, Aizlynn Griffiths, Nathan Haas, Lucius Mendenhall, Elaina Doms, Sawyer Fry, Jaime Miller, Harmony Packard, Samuel Rife, Sarah Winter, Nicholas Cobine

3.50 - 3.999 Kaytlyn Booras, Lucas Holland, Amie Richmond, Ben Richmond, Ty Spahn, George Winter, Laiken Haas, Graci Vanderheyden, Bindilene Boop, Gracie Schnitzler, Leah Spahn, Amber Davis, Piper Golden, Jackson Goldsmith, Genevieve Kidwell, Faith Morhardt, Chloe Nemon

3.00 – 3.499 Nykira Easter, Cora Ritchie, Andrew Schock, Zoe Eisenberg, Brynn Fry, Ian Wachter, Joseph Winter, Brook Bradbury, Devin Bradt, Ava Ketelsen, Kaci Patterson, Kaden Bauer, Hamish Boden, Madilynn Clarkson, Natalie Keleher, Aubree Niccum, Kenley Patterson, Alejandra Velazquez, Isabella Wasmund

Farm Bureau to host Farm Fun Days

The Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau is holding their annual Farm Fun Days this summer. The events are scheduled at Apple Canyon Lake (near the property owners club) on June 22 and at the Shenandoah Riding Center

on July 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Children and parents participating will get the chance to make their own butter and ice cream from scratch as they learn about the important source of these two foods doesn’t just come from the grocery store, it comes from the all-important dairy cow.

Children will also have the chance to milk an actual dairy cow, provided by Willow Valley Dairy Farm.

The Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau Young Leaders Committee will also have their Animals on the Moo-ve mobile petting zoo on hand. The petting zoo will have a variety of farm animals available for the crowd to see up close. Make-it-and-take-it activities such as “circle of earth” bracelets and “Feed Sack” trail mix will also be highlighted as part of the event.

For information on this program, contact the Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau at 815-858-2235.

Werhane discusses 2024 season, future of Lena-Winslow baseball

By Trenten Scheidegger

CORRESPONDENT

The Lena-Winslow Panthers finished the 2024 Illinois High School baseball season with an overall record of 18-7. That includes an NUIC North Conference Championship, a conference MVP, and a regional title.

Following the season, LeWin head coach Nick Werhane took the time to discuss what the 2024 season meant for the Panther program. “Winning a Regional Championship is always good for the program!” Werhane exclaimed. “Plus, we were able to win it at home. Our team goals are always to compete or win the conference championship and win the region-

al. We accomplished both, so that is definitely special.”

Le-Win’s season came to an end with a 10-4 loss to a good Forreston squad. At one point, the Panthers trailed by just one as they were down 5-4 after five innings played. Things got out of control in the final two innings. “Forreston was tough, but I felt like we played better than the final score showed,” Werhane said. “We hit the ball hard, just had some bad luck to go with it. Their hits found holes and had some better luck. That’s how baseball goes sometimes, but they were definitely a solid team.”

Fortunately for the Panthers, and perhaps unfortunate for the rest of the NUIC, is that

they will return a majority of this year’s team. In fact, the Panthers lose just one senior in outfielder Lucas Fye. “We are going to miss him a lot,” Werhane said of Fye, who has been a household name in the grass for the Panthers. Fye played in nearly 50 games over the last two seasons with Le-Win. “His laidback personality, but determination to win, will be missed next year. He was a solid outfielder and bat, and just brought energy and effort every game,” Werhane shared.

While losing a guy like Fye is tough, you can’t blame the Panther faithful for being excited about what is to come. Werhane is going to bring one of the most experienced

squads of his coaching career into the 2025 season. Not only does this Panther squad have varsity experience, but they have experience in winning. A majority of the roster will have been a part of two conference championships and have a handful of regional games under their belt.

Most notably, the Panthers will return the 2024 NUICNorth’s Most Valuable Player in Aiden Wild. As a sophomore, Wild hit an astonishing .527 batting average with 27 runs scored and another 36 runs batted in.

While Werhane acknowledged the buzz around the returning guys, he also recognizes it comes at a price. “We return everyone except

Stephenson County Farm Bureau news

By Victoria Hansen

A popular question around the office recently has been, “Will there be peaches?” I am so excited to say yes, we will have peaches. We are still finalizing details with the orchard we work with in southern Illinois. We hope to have details ready to share with you by Father’s Day. If you would like an email when we begin accepting orders please email either office at office@ stephensoncfb.org or carrollcfb@gmail.com.

Carroll County Plat Books now available

The Carroll County Farm Bureau is excited to announce we now have 2024 Carroll County Plat Books for sale at our office, 811 S Clay Street, Mt. Carroll, IL. Farm Bureau members can purchase these books for $35 and non-member can purchase them for $55. Payment methods accepted include cash, check, debit and credit cards. Our office hours are Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to

1 p.m., but for the summer beginning on Monday, June 17, we will be open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or by appointment. We are happy to set up a time to meet outside of our regular hours. For questions or to make an appointment please call 815-244-3001 or email carrollcfb@gmail.com.

Save This Summer

Illinois Farm Bureau members receive discounts on several hotel chains. Those

chains include Choice Hotels, Wyndham hotels and resorts, Drury Hotels, Great Wolf Lodge and Sonesta international hotels. To learn more about any of these discounts or to obtain the codes please visit www.ilfb.org or call your local county Farm Bureau.

Farm Bureau supported its members throughout May

Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) President Brian Duncan met with the Illinois Department

for Lucas next year, so that is exciting. However, now we have an even bigger target on us, so we will have to step up our performance. Forreston is joining our conference next year, so every conference game is going to be an absolute grind. Pearl City, Durand-Pecatonica, Dakota, Forreston, and Orangeville will have solid teams, so we will have to work harder,” Werhane explained on the future. The Panthers will embrace the challenge. Much like they have in football, volleyball, and basketball, and many other sports, the Panthers have raised the competition levels of the opponents around them. The level of dedication to athletics at Lena-Winslow has

often raised the standard for everyone in the area.

Werhane is excited to see NUIC baseball continue to improve as a whole. “Honestly, that’s the way it should be,” Werhane said. “It will only make us better in the long run. “

One thing Werhane is hoping to see the Panther bats improve on this offseason is their clutch hitting. “We need to do a better job of getting runners in when they are in scoring position. We left a lot of runners on base this year. Whether that’s from putting a bunt down, or simply hitting a sacrifice fly or groundout to score a runner, we need to be better in that department,” Werhane concluded.

of Natural Resources to discuss priority issues, including wildlife, wetlands, the cost-share timber tax program and more. IFB earned seven communications awards from AFBF, noting that “FarmWeek embodies the essences of top-quality journalism in service to farmers across Illinois.”

The Illinois Farm Families Coalition earned national recognition from the National Agri-Marketing Association for building consumer trust

with the We Are 96% campaign, which kicked off with a 30-second Super Bowl commercial in 2023.

Building off IFB Members’ advocacy efforts in April, the IFB State Legislative and Environmental teams successfully prevented SB 771, SB 3669 and HB 5386 from passing this year. The three bills aimed to broaden environmental regulations over wetlands of all sizes, placing undue burdens on Illinois farmers and landowners.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLL as Agent for Owner #4409, 555 W. South Street, Freeport, Illinois 61032 to satisfy a lien on June 20, 2024 at approx. 1:00 PM at www. storagetreasuers.com

Cube 1028 Bobbie Pusateri; Cube 1034 Loranda Walker; Cube 1310 Taliyah Murray; Cube 1356 Latisha Motes

(Published in The Shopper’s Guide June 5 & 12, 2024) 456251

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF STEPHENSON

WISCONSIN BANK & TRUST, a Division of HTLF Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

DYLAN SEVERSON

a/k/a DYLAN

THOMAS SEVERSON; BRITTNEY AUKOFER a/k/a BRITTANY

AUKOFER a/k/a BRITTANY MICHELLE AUKOFER; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 2024 FC 20

PUBLICATION NOTICE

The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled cause, that the above-entitled Mortgage Foreclosure action was filed on May 23, 2024, and is now pending.

1. The names of all Plaintiffs and the Case Number are identified above.

2. The Court in which this action was brought is identified above.

3. The name of the titleholder of record is: Dylan Severson and Brittany Aukofer.

4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 28, Township 29 North, Range 8 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of said Section 28, said point being North 00 degrees 37 minutes 30 seconds East, a distance of 1592.78 feet from a Railroad Spike at the Southeast corner thereof; thence North 89 degrees 06 minutes 19 seconds West, a distance of 361.48 feet to an iron rod; thence North 00 degrees 42 minutes 04 seconds West, a distance of 349.73 feet to an iron rod; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 13 seconds East, a distance of 215.12 feet to an iron rod; thence North 02 degrees 05 minutes 33 seconds East, a distance of 77.67 feet to an iron rod; thence North 89 degrees 32 minutes 12 seconds East, a distance of 152.51 feet to the East line of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 28; thence South 00 degrees 37 minutes 30 seconds West, along said East line, a distance of 434.65 feet to the Point of Beginning; situated in the Township of Oneco, County of Stephenson and State of Illinois.

PIN: Part of 16-04-28400-003

(New tax code for 2023: 16-04-28-400-005)

5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows:

12382 North Afolkey Road, Orangeville, Illinois 61060

6. An identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows:

a. Name of Mortgagor: Dylan Severson and Brittany Aukofer

b. Name of Mortgagee: Wisconsin Bank & Trust, a Division of HTLF Bank

c. Date of Mortgage: May 19, 2023

d. Date of Recording: April 2, 2024 (re-recorded April 30, 2024)

e. County Where Record-

LEGAL NOTICES

ed: Stephenson County, Illinois f. Recording Document Identification: Document No. 202400200384 and Document No. 202400200777

NOW THEREFORE,

unless you, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint for Foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the offices of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Stephenson County, 15 N. Galena Avenue, Freeport, Illinois 61032, on or before July 5, 2024 (which is the 30th day after the first publication of this notice), default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment for Foreclosure may be entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

RENO & ZAHM llp

BY: /s/ Ryan T. Straw

Ryan T. Straw, Attorney for Wisconsin Bank & Trust, a division of HTLF Bank, Plaintiff

RENO & ZAHM llp

Ryan T. Straw (#6297723) 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 987-4050 rts@renozahm.com

(Published in The Shopper’s Guide June 5, 12 & 19, 2024) 456564

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STEPHENSON COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE ESTATE OF EARLE M. MOOTE, BY ITS INDEPENDENT EXECUTORS SCOTT MOOTE AND, KEVIN M. MOOTE Plaintiff, -v.-

SUSAN K. BUNNELL, WILLIAM W. SCOTT, ALL NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN OWNERS

Defendant 21 CH 28 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that

pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 3, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on July 12, 2024, at the Stephenson County Courthouse, 15 N. Galena Ave. (West Door), FREEPORT, IL, 61032, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

LOT 455 OF CHEROKEE HILLS SUBDIVISION PLAT NO. 10 ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED MAY 18TH , 1994, IN BOOK ‘’M’’ OF PLATS, PAGE 48-48B, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 9849566. SITUATED IN THE CITY OF FREEPORT, STEPHENSON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1075 APPALOOSA DRIVE, FREEPORT, IL 61032

Property Index No. 8918-13-26-277-003

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $178,508.46.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

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 this property is a con-

dominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1).

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.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact MARY M. VINCENT, VINCENT LAW OFFICE

Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 125 E. MAIN STREET, WARREN, IL, 61087 (815) 7452624.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MARY M. VINCENT VINCENT LAW OFFICE 125 E. MAIN STREET WARREN IL, 61087 815-745-2624

Fax #: 815-745-3115

E-Mail: mary@warrencounsel.com

Attorney ARDC No. 06186210

Case Number: 21 CH 28

TJSC#: 44-1276

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is

deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Case # 21 CH 28 I3245944

(Published in The Shopper’s Guide June 12, 19 & 26, 2024) 457064

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STEPHENSON COUNTY - FREEPORT, ILLINOIS Carrington Mortgage Services LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Kerri Lynn Gerke; United States of America - Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Sheila Gunn a/k/a Sheila Scherrer; Kim M. Houck a/k/a Kim M. Raab; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Marcia K. Duffield; Kipp Meyers, as Special Representative for Marcia K. Duffield (deceased) DEFENDANTS No. 2023FC60 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Marcia K. Duffield

That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1440 S Burchard Avenue Freeport, IL 61032 and which said Mortgage was made by: Lloyd S. Duffield Marcia K. Duffield the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for American Advisors Group, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Stephenson County, Illinois, as Document No. 201600151432; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the Continued on next page

From Lena’s Kitchen

We are finally getting some of that warm weather that everyone is waiting for. Things will grow fast now.

The Strawberry Social at St. Joseph’s was a big success this past week. The people who brought it back are to be commended. Their beautiful strawberry pies were a hit, and many people including me, enjoyed not having to cook. Summer took off with food festivals and celebrations. This week we are featuring some of those recipes for hot weather and some yummy desserts. Have a great week cooking!

Baked Crab Rangoon

One of my favorite appetizers at the Chinese restaurant is Crab Rangoon. I have bought frozen Crab Rangoon, but usually I am very disappointed. They are tough and unappetizing. This recipe bakes them because originals are deep fat fried. Try these (they are healthier because of the baking) and see if they are better than the frozen ones.

1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened ½ C. mayonnaise

2 green onions, sliced

1 t. paprika

1 T. lime juice

1 t. garlic powder

1 t. soy sauce

8 oz. fresh crabmeat

40 wanton wrappers

Sweet and Sour Sauce

Preheat the oven to 350. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and mayo. Stir in green onions, paprika, lime juice, garlic powder and soy sauce. Gently fold in crab. Spoon 2 t. filling in the center of a wonton wrapper. Cover remaining wrappers with a damp paper towel to keep soft. Moisten wrapper edges with water. Fold opposite sides over filling, pressing centers together to seal. Repeat with remaining sides making a four-point star. Repeat. Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with sweet and sour sauce.

Layered Garden Bean Salad

This salad is a good one to make ahead. You can use either the taco season or paprika to flavor the salad dressing. It is also good if you want to add

chopped rotisserie chicken, salmon, or tuna. You have a main meal for lunch.

2 C. shredded romaine

2 cans (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained

2 T. chopped red onion

2 C. frozen corn, thawed

2 English cucumbers, chopped

3 medium tomatoes, chopped

½ C. ranch salad dressing

1 t. Taco seasoning or paprika

In a 4-quart glass bowl, layer the romaine, black beans, onion, corn, cucumbers, and tomatoes. Mix the salad dressing with the taco seasoning or paprika. Drizzle over salad.

Spinach Artichoke Chicken

As it gets warmer, we look for dishes that can be made on the stove top. This chicken and vegetable recipe is a good one, and it is fast too. Serve with rice or noodles.

2 T. vegetable oil

4 to 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Salt and pepper

1 box (10 oz.) chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain

1 jar (14 oz.) marinated artichoke hearts, chopped

2 jars (14 oz. each) Alfredo pasta sauce

½ t. crushed red pepper flakes, if desired

Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 T. oil, swirling to coat the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Cook in oil 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clean when center or thickest part is cut (at least 165). Remove from skillet; cover with foil to keep warm. In same skillet, add one box of the frozen spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry. Add the jar of marinated chopped artichoke hearts. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through. Add the 2 jars of Alfredo pasta sauce. Simmer 4 minutes. Add chicken back to skillet. Cook about 2 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired.

Asparagus Ham

Dinner

If you still have some asparagus or it is also very reasonable at the grocery store, this dish is another that can be made on the stove top. If you don’t have any frozen ham left, you can buy a ham steak or a slab from the deli section.

2 C. uncooked cavatappi or spiral pasta

¾ lb. fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned

1 T. olive oil

6 medium tomatoes, diced

6 oz. boneless fully cooked ham, cubed

¼ C. minced fresh parsley

½ t. salt

½ t. dried oregano

½ t. dried basil

1/8 t. cayenne pepper, if desired

¼ C. shredded Parmesan cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large heavy skillet, sauté asparagus and yellow pepper in oil until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and ham; heat through. Drain pasta, reserving 1 C. water. Add pasta to mixture. Stir in parsley, oregano, and basil. Add cayenne if desired. If mixture needs more liquid, add pasta water and stir well. You can serve it from the skillet or place on a platter. Sprinkle with cheese before serving.

Strawberry Poke Cake

This cake is a dressed-up version of strawberry shortcake. Strawberries are in season, so this recipe is a great way to showcase them. The base is easy because you use a box white cake mix; however, you do have to plan ahead because there is refrigeration between steps.

1 pkg. white cake mix, regular size

1¼ C. water

2 eggs, room temperature

¼ C. canola oil

2 pkg. 3 oz each frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed

2 pkg. (3 oz. each) strawberry Jell-O

1 carton (12 oz.) Cool Whip, thawed and divided Fresh strawberries

Preheat the oven to 350. In a large mixer bowl, combine the cake mix, water, eggs, and oil. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into 2 round greased and floured 9-inch cake pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25 to 35 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Using a serrated knife, level the tops of the cakes if necessary. Return layers to 2 clean round cake pans. Pierce cakes with a meat fork or wooden skewer at ½-inch intervals. Drain juice from strawberries into a 2-Cup measuring cup; refrigerate berries. Add water to juice to measure 2 C.; pour into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; stir in Jell-O. Cool for 30 minutes. Gently spoon over each cake layer. Chill for 3 hours.

Dip bottom of 1 pan into

warm water for 10 seconds. Invert bottom cake onto a serving plate or cake stand. Top with chilled strawberries and 1 C. Cool Whip. Place second cake layer over topping. Frost cake with remaining whipped topping. Chill at least 1 hour. Serve with fresh strawberries over each slice.

Cherry Rhubarb Crunch

This easy rhubarb recipe uses cherry pie filling. Note: I buy the pie filling with the extra cherries. It is more expensive, but it is better in these kinds of desserts. The crunch makes for a fast and easy dessert.

1 C. rolled oats

1 C. packed brown sugar

1 C. flour

¼ t. salt

½ C. cold butter, cubed

4 C. sliced rhubarb

1 C. sugar

2 T. cornstarch

1 C. water

1 t. almond extract

1 can (21 oz.) cherry pie filling

½ C. finely chopped pecans or walnuts

Vanilla ice cream

Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, flour, and salt; stir well. Cut in butter until crumbly. Pat 2 C. mixture into a greased 9 x 13 baking pan. Cover with rhubarb. Reserve the remaining crumb mixture. In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and water; cook until mixture is thickened and clear. Stir in almond extract and cherry pie filling. Spoon cherry filling over rhubarb. Combine nuts with reserved crumble mixture. Bake until filling is bubbly and topping is slightly browned, 40 to 45 minutes. Serve with ice cream.

Final Thoughts

The U-Pick Strawberries at Terrapin Orchards have been open. I know people who have gotten beautiful strawberries there. Please support the Lena Farmer’s Market on Saturdays and enjoy the free entertainment at the lake on Saturday evenings. The Lena Park District has also started their Music in the Park on Sunday evenings. The next one is on June 25. Visit the park music and then get some ice cream at the Lena Drive Inn on the weekends and Café Espresso 217 on Sunday nights. Also, Sweetie Me has really good shakes and are now open on Tuesdays through Fridays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. There are a lot of great ice cream treats in Lena! Don’t forget to put June 22 on your calendar for a visit to Taste of Lena.

LEGAL NOTICES

Continued from previous page said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Shanelle Bardell Clerk of the Circuit Court 15 North Galena Freeport, IL 61032 on or before July 12, 2024, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300

DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-23-07033

NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. I3245505 (Published in The Shopper’s Guide June 12, 19 & 26, 2024) 456873

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STEPHENSON

COUNTY - 15 NORTH GALENA AVENUE, FREEPORT, ILLINOIS

ESTATE OF Gene Yount, DECEASED 24 PR 28

Notice is given of the death of the above named decedent.

Letters of Office were issued to Arthur Szczypta, 7153 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60634, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Joanna Long, Long Law Group, 1717 North Naper Boulevard, Suite 111, Naperville, Illinois 60563.

Notice is given to Pame-

la Zagabe and Unknown

Heirs, Heirs of the Decedent whose names or addresses were not stated in the petition for independent administration that an order was entered on June 6, 2024, granting independent administration of the estate. This means that the administrator will not have to obtain court orders of filed estate papers in court during probate. The estate will be administered without court supervision unless interested persons ask the court to become involved.

Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before December 12, 2024, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp. asp.

Joanna Long Long Law Group (6313370) 1717 North Naper Boulevard, Suite 111 Naperville, Illinois 60563 (312) 344-3644 I3245991

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The not so skinny cook

STOCKTON TOWNWIDE GARAGE SALES

STOCKTON TOWNWIDE GARAGE SALES

140 W. BENTON ST Friday 10-3 & Sat 9-1 . Paperback, Hardcover and Children’s Books, Flat Screen Monitors, Printers, Podium, Office & Craft Supplies, DVD Player, Desk, Executive Chair, Cleaning Supplies, Work Tables, Dishes, Glassware, Microwave and More!

148 MATHILDA DRIVE MULTI-FAMILY SALE: Thurs 4-7, Fri 8-4 & Sat 8-12. Outdoor items, seasonal items, jewelry, knick-knacks, clothing, toys, games & stuffed animals. Lots of miscellaneous!

222 E. BENTON AVE. IN THE GARAGE IN BACK OF THE HOUSE. Saturday June 15, 8am to 2pm. Computer desk, shelves, file cabinet, glassware, clothes, books, dishes, popcorn popper, knick-knacks, jewelry, baked items & much much more!

282 S. CANYON PARK ROAD (ONE MILE N. OF HWY 20) Friday & Saturday, 9am - 5pm. Shed Sale. Tools and shop items, older furniture, size 2X women’s clothes, misc. garage sale items, wooden medicine cabinet, bathroom countertop, milk cans, and More!

325 NORTH PARK STREET Thursday, 6/13 & Friday. 6/14. 8:00 - 4:30. Boys Clothes Infant to 3T, Girls Infant to 6, Coats, Shoes, Toddler Trike, Infant Car Seat with 2 Bases, Kids Monitor System, Medicine Cabinet, Skis, Mirror, Tons of different things.

326 N. HUDSON ST. Fri. 8-5 & Sat. 8-? Some furniture, cook books, cake decorating books, a new blanket, pictures, doll house, puzzles, shoes, and other misc.

326 S. WARD STREET Friday, 8-4 and Saturday, 8-5. Wide range of tools, exercise equipment, bows and hunting apparel, camera equipment, camping equipment, women’s mountain bike, lots of household items & much more!

4001 E. WOODBINE ST./RTE 20 BEER SIGNS, ADVERTISING, PYREX. Barn full of 300 Beer Signs. Mantiques Banks & many Items. Collectibles, Antiques. Something Old for Everyone! Breweriana,Vintage Signs Mid Century Modern, Glassware. Pull in Driveway & Park By House & walk down to the Barn.

605 NORTH WILLIS STREET June 14 & 15, 8-5. Washer & Dryer, Full mattress set, carpet cleaner, book shelves, end tables, electric smoker, bakers rack, area rug, shower chair, decorative glass serving dishes, collections of hens, roosters, penguins, bells, lady bugs & candlesticks. VHS tapes & cassette tapes.

STOCKTON UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH 219 N. PEARL ST. Lots and Lots of household items, including kitchen, plants, jewelry, books and more!

Friday, June 14 & Saturday, June 15

The outer, visible layer of the tooth, the tooth enamel, is the hardest substance in the human body. It derives its strength from its structure, which is 96 percent minerals, mostly calcium phosphate arranged in a crystal structure called calcium hydroxyapatite. The enamel covers the entire crown of the tooth to protect your teeth from the tremendous pressures generated when chewing. Despite this strength the enamel can be damaged. As the enamel does not contain living cells, chipped or broken enamel cannot be repaired by the body.

While both tooth decay and tooth erosion involve damage to the enamel, these are two separate processes. The etiology or cause of these two conditions are different and therefore, steps to prevent and treat them will differ.

Caries or tooth decay is a multifactorial process that is initiated by bacteria. When the bacteria in your mouth mix with the sugars in the foods you eat, they form

Tooth decay vs tooth erosion

By Dr. Stephen petraS Illinois

Dentist

acids that coat your teeth in a sticky layer of film called plaque. Plaque is very easily removed by brushing and flossing. When the plaque is not removed it hardens into tarter, which allows the acid to demineralize the enamel and bacteria to enter the tooth. Caries infections can involve more than one type of bacteria and, in severe cases, may involve a fungal infection as well.

In contrast, dental erosion does not involve a microbial component. Erosion has a variety of etiologies. Erosion can take place through wear and tear on the enamel from misaligned teeth or clenching and grinding teeth. Erosion can also be caused by abrasion, such as brushing your teeth too hard, biting on your nails, ice cubes, or other objects, using your teeth as

Freeport Police Department announces ‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign numbers

The Freeport Police Department today announced it issued 14 citations during the Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” enforcement period. “Through the Memorial Day enforcement campaign, we helped make Illinois roads safer and spread the word that seat belts save lives,” said Chief Chris Shenberger.

During the enforcement period, the Freeport Police Department issued six citations for

seat belt violations, one child car seat citation, one expired registration citation, one disobeying a traffic control device citation, one distracted driving citation, one no insurance citation, and three speeding citations.

tools, or chewing tobacco. Many people are not aware that they are grinding and clenching their teeth because they are doing it in their sleep and/or are not experiencing any of the usual symptoms (jaw pain, tooth pain and headaches). Compounding this issue is the fact that more people than ever are working from home. This often means their work area may not be at the right height or position to provide proper support. Whether at home or in the office, a workstation that fails to provide proper

ergonomics can lead to poor posture. Poor posture affects the nerves and muscles in your head, shoulders, and temporomandibular joint, which contributes to excessive grinding of the teeth and clenching of the jaw.

Acid reflux or GERD and acid exposure from frequent vomiting as seen in pregnancy, bulimia or alcoholism can lead to chemical corrosion of the enamel. Treatment of enamel erosion will depend on its etiology and the extent of damage that has occurred.

However, both tooth decay and tooth erosion require proper daily dental care and regular visits to your dentists to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease, as well as prevent any further erosive damage.

Adjust your workstation so that it enhances your posture. Get up, stretch, and walk around throughout the day to relieve the strain on your shoulders, neck, and jaw. Strive to develop the habit of wearing your mouth guard at night and anytime/ situation during the day that you know triggers grinding

and clenching (bad traffic, difficult clients, teaching your teen to drive, etc.)

Try to be more aware or “catch yourself” when you are performing dysfunctional oral habits. Irritation and inflammation of oral tissues from chronic nail, lip and cheek biting not only damage your enamel, but can also allow pathogens to enter the body or contribute to the development of canker sores. Persistent irritation/ trauma to the oral tissues can also trigger the formation of fibromas (benign oral tumors).

The “Click It or Ticket” campaign is funded with federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Illinois Farm Bureau and Illinois Press Foundation award grants to 16 school journalism programs

Illinois Farm Bureau and the Illinois Press Foundation announce the awarding of grants to 16 high school journalism efforts throughout the state. The awards are part of the Illinois High School Journalism Grants

Program offered by the Illinois Press Foundation and financially sponsored for a fourth consecutive year by Illinois Farm Bureau.

More than $22,000 total in grants will be distributed to the schools in the fall

REAL ESTATE NOTICES

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

STEPHENSON COUNTY, ILLINOIS

THE ESTATE OF EARLE M. MOOTE, BY ITS INDEPENDENT EXECUTORS SCOTT MOOTE AND, KEVIN M. MOOTE

Plaintiff, -v.-

SUSAN K. BUNNELL, WILLIAM W. SCOTT, ALL NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN OWNERS

Defendant 21 CH 28 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 3, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on July 12, 2024, at the Stephenson County Courthouse, 15 N. Galena Ave. (West Door), FREEPORT, IL, 61032, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 1075 APPALOOSA DRIVE, FREEPORT, IL 61032

Property Index No. 89-18-1326-277-003

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $178,508.46.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

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 this property is a condominium

to pay for laptops, cameras, broadcasting equipment, newspaper printing costs, website hosting fees and more. The Illinois Press Foundation Board of Directors’ Education Committee approved the grant recipients.

Farm Bureau supports scholastic journalists through this grant program.

College news

Local students named to university Spring 2024 Dean’s List

Bob Jones University

Lydia Lehman

Central College

Nathan Brinkmeier

Jason Hermann

unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact MARY M. VINCENT, VINCENT LAW OFFICE Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 125 E. MAIN STREET, WARREN, IL, 61087 (815) 745-2624. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MARY M. VINCENT VINCENT LAW OFFICE 125 E. MAIN STREET WARREN IL, 61087 815-745-2624

Fax #: 815-745-3115

E-Mail: mary@warrencounsel.com

Attorney ARDC No. 06186210

Case Number: 21 CH 28

TJSC#: 44-1276

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Case # 21 CH 28 I3245944

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“Just as the industry is changing at a rapid pace in newsrooms across the state, how students are learning about and practicing journalism in Illinois high schools is quickly evolving as well,” said Jeff Rogers, executive director of the Illinois Press Foundation. “Journalists do everything these days. There are few specialists. And journalists at the high school level are writing, editing, shooting photos and videos, producing newspapers, running websites, doing broadcast pieces. They’re doing a lot of everything.” Which is among the reasons Illinois

“Helping these students develop and grow is rewarding,” said Matt Wettersten, executive director of marketing news and communications at Illinois Farm Bureau, as he congratulated the 2024 grant recipients. “We had more applicants this year than we have had in any year of our affiliation with the program. That tells us two things. The need for financial assistance is real. But also, the interest in our grant program, and in journalism at the high school level, is growing. We’re proud to help in that way.”

All schools will receive their grant checks during on-site visits in August and September. Of the 16 schools receiving grants, 11 are doing so for the first time during the IPF-IFB partnership.

Concordia University

Honor’s List

Wesley Offermann

Columbia College

Zacharey Green

Mackenzie Endress

Elmhurst University

Zaiden Smith

Kirkwood Community

College

Katherine Crome

Loras College

Lucas Schoaf

Jacob Zeal

Payton Meier

Madyson Stephan

Ian Broshous

Kaylee Luke

Northern Illinois

University

Joseph Lenz

Anna Patterson

List

Lori Logemann

Abigail Kriebs

University of Dubuque

Dharma Heidenreich

Caden Albrecht

Riley Finn

Tayden Patterson

Bryton Engle

Ashtyn Brinker

Kaytelynn Gable

Emma Kempel

Madison Young

University of Minnesota

Duluth

Anna Malone

University of WisconsinStevens Point Honors

List

Jaiden Rakowska

Elijah Rice

University of WisconsinMadison

Andrew Merkle

University of WisconsinWhitewater

Gabi Brinkmeier

Breyton Fry

Maddie Heitkamp

FREELANCE REPORTERS AND

PHOTOGRAPHERS NEEDED

Rock Valley Publishing is seeking freelance reporters and photographers to produce local news and photos for your hometown newspaper. Weekly stories and photos needed for Jo Daviess and Stephenson Counties. Writing and reporting experience a plus. Work from home as an independent contractor with no in-office requirement. PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO: scoopshopper@rvpublishing.com

Brittany Robinson

Rockford University

Cassandra Traum

Kieran Madigan (Distinguished Scholar)

Casey Knaack

Madelyn Laage

Zoe Penwell

Simon Rillie

Nevaeh Roberts

Wartburg College

Southern New Hampshire University President’s

Case Harmston

The Scoop and Shopper’s Guide

• Kitchen

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Solicitation of Bids Kent Township Garage, Kent, Illinois

ACCEPTING BIDS: Craig Raders, Kent Township Road Commissioner, is soliciting bids for the following: Old Kent Township Garage and Outbuildings located at 761 N. Kent Road, Kent, Illinois consisting of a 40x48 Heated Shop with Restroom and 48x60 Frame Storage Building with Concrete Floor. The property will be sold “as is”.

TERMS: 10% Earnest money upon acceptance of a Bid; cash in full at time of closing; no financing contingencies. Closing, after acceptance of a Bid, is to be held on or before July 31. Sealed, written bids are to be mailed or dropped off at the new Kent Township Garage located at 2054 N. Timber Road, Lena, IL 61048 prior to the regular meeting of the Kent Township Board at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9.

All Bids submitted will be reviewed and the top five highest bidders will then have the opportunity to resubmit a final Bid prior to 8 p.m. that same evening on Tuesday, on July 9. A purchase contract setting forth the terms of sale shall be entered into with the successful bidder upon acceptance of the bid.

CLOSING COSTS: Kent Township will be responsible for providing title insurance and seller’s attorney fees. The successful bidder will be responsible for all other costs related to closing.

VIEW OF PREMISES: To view the premises, please contact Craig Raders at 815-541-1116. A copy of the appraisal is available upon request at time of viewing.

Seller reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

We continue to look for summer fruit and vegetable recipes, so send some favorites our way. If you find some recipes to share, you can contact us by email at scoopshopper@rvpublishing.com. or by mail at From Lena’s Kitchens, The Shopper’s Guide at Rock Valley Publishing, 1102 Ann St., Delavan, WI 53115. Have a great week.

• Big Sky

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The Big Sky main lot is located at 5557 S Massbach Rd, Stockton, IL. Valley of Eden can still be accessed from 5559 E Rush Creek Rd, Stockton. The main lot is the only one available for trailer parking once the horse access begins on Aug. 1. Trail maps for all users are available at the reserve kiosks. The reserve is open daily dawn to dusk and free of charge unless otherwise posted. For more information about JDCF, please visit the office at 126 N Main Street, Elizabeth IL, or contact them at www.jdcf.org or info@jdcf. org.

Classifieds RockValleyPublishing

SPINHIRNE TRANSFER

Must have good driving record. We are local and regional commodity hauling company. We provide a very competitive hourly wage plus paid vacation.

$1,000 sign on bonus after 30 days. Additional $1,000 sign on bonus after 60 days. Contact Greg Spinhirne at 815-275-4215 to schedule an interview

Administrative Assistant Needed

Due to the upcoming retirement of our current administrative assistant at the end of June, Lena United Methodist Church will need a new part time administrative assistant beginning July 1. The schedule is for 16 to 20 hours a week and one evening every other month for a meeting. The salary is $14 per hour. We are interested in an individual with experience and able to work with the pastor and congregational members. If you would like more information please call the church office at (815) 369-5291 and ask for a copy of the job description. If interested please submit a resume and cover letter addressed to the Staff-Parish Committee, Lena United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 336, Lena, Illinois 61048 or email to umclena@gmail.com by June 19. The committee will review all applications and then interview applicants. There will be some paid training hours before beginning July 1st.

Hiring MecHanic

No experience, no tools required. Will train.

3 Bay Automotive Shop. Overall Automotive, 4554 Rte. 173, Poplar Grove, IL 61065. Apply within or call 815-765-2649.457078

Contact Rhonda at

for information on advertising.

ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE

Rock Valley Publishing is looking for a PartTime Advertising Sales Executive. Approximately 20 hours per week.

We publish newspapers, shoppers, and niche publications throughout the stateline. You have the opportunity to sell into all Rock Valley Publishing. L.L.C. publications, making your paycheck much larger!

For immediate consideration send resume/job history to: Vicki Vanderwerff, Director of Advertising Email: vicki@southernlakesnewspapers.com Fax: (262) 725-6844

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familiar/ status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD tollfree at 1-900-669-9777. The toll-free tele phone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

for sale

Announcements

CLASSIFIED IN-COLUMN ADS cannot be credited or refunded after the ad has been placed. Ads canceled before deadline will be removed from the paper as a service to our customers, but no credit or refund will be issued to your account.

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

Burial Needs

7 CEMETERY PLOTS Willing to sell as a group or individually. Located at Roselawn Memory Gardens 3045 WI-67, Lake Geneva, WI 53147. This is a private sale. Contact Randy, the seller at randy@slpublishers.com.

Automobiles

1979 JEEP CJ5 6 cyl, 4 sp, 6.5’ plow, new blade. 3k OBO. 262282-1739.

Boats

1987 BAYLINER CAPRI COMPLETE BOATING PACKAGE!

Bowrider ShoreStation lift with electric power boat trailer. (Lake Mills, Wisconsin) Call John at 815-988-6798.

2012 MIRROCRAFT BOAT Model 1760 Aggressor, excellent cond. 115 Evinrude E-TECH Motor, just serviced at East Troy Marine. Less than 200 hrs. on motor. $17,750 w/many extras. 262-325-0706 or 262-325-0705.

Campers and RVs

1994 WINNEBAGO WARRIOR 22’ V8 454 engine, 97,200 miles. Newer tires, new battery, new sub floor and flooring. Rooftop A/C works great. Rust free, runs good and ready for travel! Some updates have been done to the interior, but still needs some minor finishing. Asking $11,500. Located near Rockford. Call 815520-0997.

2000 COUGAR FIFTH WHEEL Needs roof repair, must sell. $2,500 OBO. 847-946-7660. 2000 NOMAD 5THWHEEL Slideout, new tires, new roof, clean, $4,000 OBO 262-3740051.

Motorcycles

92 HONDA 750 Nighthawk. 50K miles. $1500. (414) 688-4008

Other Automotive SNOWBLOWER 5 HP SPRINT 24” $300. 608-365-6936

Trucks & Trailers

2007 FORD F150 One owner, 142,000 mi., new A/C & tires. $5,200. 847-946-7660. CARGO TRAILER 5x8 Enclosed, needs cosmetic work. Elkhorn location $99 262-9496997.

Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, continues their blockbuster summer season with Footloose , scheduled to open June 13. Footloose tells the story of Ren McCormack, a teenager from Chicago who moves to a small town where dancing and rock music have been banned.

Based on the 1984 Kevin Bacon movie of the same name, Footloose features much of the film’s original score. Songs include “Footloose,” “Holding Out for a Hero,” “Let’s Hear It for the Boy” and “Almost Paradise,” as well as several new

tunes written expressly for the stage.

Footloose features a stage adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford who also penned the lyrics. Music is by Tom Snow with additional music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman. Information and tickets for all Timber Lake events are available online at www. timberlakeplayhouse.org or by calling the Box Office at 815- 244-2035. The Box Office is open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and through intermission on performance days.