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Stockton Strong hosts its annual Art Fest Tony Carton Editor

STOCKTON — Stockton Park was filled Saturday and Sunday with exhibitors and visitors that were participating in the town’s second annual Art Fest. The event featured art endeavors of all shapes, sizes, colors and medium. “We are focusing on area artists,” said Art Fest staff member Amy Laske. “We wanted to have a festival that would shine a light on our area artists because so many of them live in remote and small villages and there is nothing near here that is really focused on their art.” She said when they decided to host Art Fest they invited the organizers of the town’s first BBQ contest to join them in the park. Art Fest is a project of the Stockton Strong organization which was founded when the

town enrolled in the “MAPPING the Future of Your Town” project offered by the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs at Western Illinois University. The MAPPING program is a strategic visioning, planning and doing process whereby local residents of rural communities create an action plan for creating the community they envision. The community identifies the goals, strategies and projects necessary to move the community forward as well as a plan for implementation. “We have 35 booth spaces filled at the fest,” said Laske. “All of our vendors are very happy. They are selling their art, which is the whole idea behind this project. And, we have Art Studio activities in the pavilion with Kim Bauer where folks can actually create art.” “We have lots of activities

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Stockton hosts its first BBQ contest

extreme flavor; not too spicy, but not too bland.” He said the teams are all professionals and the competition is fierce. “These guys do this quite often around this area,” he said. “We would like to grow this event and maybe someday become a sanctioned event. If Art Fest grows to the point they would push us out, and we would be happy if that happens, we could have our own date and place.” Tracy Siegner photo He said there had been con- Artworks Studio owner Kim Bauer guides a group of art enthusiasts in their interpretation of siderable interest in the contest the Vincent Van Gogh painting, Starry Night. throughout the day. “We purchased the meat for the contestants and we have a temporary food license that

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STOCKTON — Stockton Park was buzzing with visitors, the smell of BBQ and plenty of good cheer Saturday when the village hosted its first BBQ contest. “Kevin Pierce and I have always wanted to have a BBQ competition in Stockton,” Nadig said. “We thought the Art Fest would be a good event to piggyback it onto and fill up the park.” He said there are six teams competing. “Each of the teams will prepare chicken, ribs and pork shoulder,” said Nadig, who confessed to preferring a well prepared pork shoulder. “We look for a good smoke flavor, but not too much, a nice outer crust of bark and not an

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Wednesday, August 5 Noon – 12:15 p.m., Welcome 12:15 – 3:00 p.m., Campus Discovery: Find out how to be successful at HCC through a walking presentation visiting

each of our main campus centers. Interact with faculty, current students, student services staff, and other new students. 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Visit the Bookstore, explore buildings, find classrooms and enjoy refreshments provided by Project Succeed. For additional information about Highland Community College’s New Student Orientation, call 815.599.3610.

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to the district, Kindergarten, 6th grade and 9th grade. - Completed vision exam is required of new students to the district and Kindergarten. - Completed dental exam is required for Kindergarten, 2nd and 6th grade students. Families new to the area will need to fill out a “Proof of Residency” form. This form may be picked up at the District Office located at 4141 IL Rte 84 South, Hanover, IL if they wish to do so before the registration dates. Please call 815-858-9005 if you have any questions.

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Village of Elizabeth hosts Paint the Barnyard Run - Color Run Tony Carton Editor

ELIZABETH — The second annual Paint the Barnyard RunColor Run was held in Elizabeth on July 18. More than a hundred athletes braved the hot humid weather to participate in the 5k/10k Walk/Run event. “This event is actually a function of the MAPPING group that is working here in Elizabeth,” said event organizer Tammy Trebian. “MAPPING the Future of Your Community,” a strategic visioning and planning process for rural communities to create a long-range vision for the economic development of their communities. MAPPING is spearheaded by the Western Illinois University Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs. Trebian said they have about a hundred registrants for the event. The Paint the Barnyard RunColor Run is a multi-distance, un-timed race in which participants, or “ColorRunners”, are

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doused from head to toe in different colors at stations along the route. “Everyone has fun at our Paint the Barnyard Run,” she said. “I mean, how can you not have fun throwing color at each other?” There were five stations along the path where runners could hydrate and get colorized by a mixture of corn starch and food coloring. “This is a great thing for the village of Elizabeth,” Trebian said. “It gets everyone out and exercising and having a good time.” Kayshe Miles worked the Paint the Barnyard Run as a volunteer. She is with the Servant Leadership program at River RidgeHigh School. Her Tracy Siegner photo job was to splash the runners More than a hundred runners turned out in Elizabeth Saturday morning to participate in the with blue colored powder. town’s second annual Paint the Barnyard Run- Color Run . “I came out as a part of our community service project,” here is a good thing,” said Dittmar. “We did this last year and she said. Happy 50th Birthday Elizabeth Mayor Mike Dit- it was a big success. I undertmar said the event was a posi- stand they have even more runLorie ners this year. We really enjoy tive thing for the village. “Anything that brings folks putting it on.” on July 23rd

Continued from page 1 allows us to give out samples,” said Nadig. “That was important to me to be able to reach the people who were visiting the fest and have them come down and visit with our contestants and learn a little bit about the sport of BBQing.” He said the event was a positive thing for the village. “Any time Stockton gets exposure we tend to shine,” he said. “This contest is just another good way to show off Stockton and draw visitors.” Nadig said Stockton Hardware, Stella’s and the Corner Tap are the three Stockton businesses that stepped forward and made the BBQ contest happen. “Our judges are Dan Bergman, Julie Nadig and Marcia Blair,” Nadig said. “They’ve done a terrific job with the contest and we’re looking forward to doing it again next year. I’m

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very proud of Stockton. It’s a very dynamic town. We have multiple sources of industrial and agricultural revenue that is a unique feature in our area. We have a good workforce and things are happening in Stockton.”

The smell of roasting meats filled the air as a backdrop to Art Fest when Stockton hosted its first BBQ contest.

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BBQ judges Marcia Blair, Julie Nadig and Dan Bergman get the first batch of samples during Saturday’s BBQ contest in Stockton Park

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VIEWPOINT

SENATE WEEK IN REVIEW July 13-17, 2015

SPRINGFIELD — A complete and constitutional budget remains elusive more than two weeks after the start of Illinois’ new budget year on July 1. The ongoing stalemate is disappointing because we have had plenty of time to work together to come to a compromise. It has been six months since Gov. Bruce Rauner delivered the annual budget message Feb. 18. Finding a solution to the impasse has been further complicated by the Democrat-controlled Senate’s unprecedented action to approve a one-month budget, and then separately vote to override five of the Governor’s vetoes of the unbalanced and unconstitutional budget they passed in May.

Bogus budget votes The Legislature is required to pass a 12-month budget to meet its constitutional responsibilities. The one-month plan is simply one-twelfth of the bad deal the majority party approved in May. If budget spending isn’t balanced with budget revenue, it’s unacceptable whether it’s a one-month or a 12-month plan. The Governor and legislative Republicans aren’t the only ones opposed to the temporary budget. Organizations like Illinois Partners for Human Services, the Responsible Budget Coalition and Voices for Illinois Children have all come out against the temporary proposal saying a “Band-Aid budget” will do little, if anything, for many human service providers. They are urg-

ing a year-long, balanced budget to help Illinois’ most vulnerable residents. The Senate Democrats also took action to override five of the 20 budget vetoes issued by the Governor last month. The majority lawmakers admittedly passed a bogus budget in May, acknowledging their plan would spend $4 billion more than the state expects to receive in tax revenue during Fiscal Year 2016. Gov. Rauner vetoed the budget bill to keep his promise about addressing Illinois’ fiscal crisis brought on by years of overspending. Reform Illinois and end budget crisis Getting Illinois’ fiscal house in order goes hand-in-hand with making government more effi-

Funding for vulnerable Illinois kids in limbo SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois budget debacle is not only putting state workers’ pay in limbo, it is also threatening funding that helps some of the state’s most vulnerable children. The ACLU of Illinois is asking a U.S. District Court to enforce a consent decree to ensure continued payment of state workers responsible for protecting children in the care of the Department of Child and Family Services. According to Benjamin Wolf, associate legal director with the ACLU of Illinois, State Comptroller Leslie Munger has indicated she isn’t authorized to pay workers without a state budget. “Kids have rights,” he says. “Kids have constitutional rights and whatever the chaos in the

state legislature and in the governor’s office and the issues of their relationship, it can’t be used as an excuse to violate the constitutional rights of the children.” In a statement released by her office, Munger said she’s confused by the motion and will be in court Tuesday to request an order to allow state employees to receive pay as scheduled. Illinois has been operating without a budget since July 1. House lawmakers return to Springfield on Wednesday, and the Senate resumes its session July 14. In 2009, the ACLU won a similar court order during a budget impasse, and Wolfe says it was believed that order was sufficient to ensure continued funding. He adds the state must meet its obli-

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cient and revitalizing the state’s economy, which is why I support basic, common-sense reforms. Structural reforms and a responsible, constitutional state budget are directly linked because growing the economy, generating additional tax revenue and making government more efficient impacts the state’s ability to provide and pay for government services. While the lack of a real budget is troubling for government operations and limits the ability to direct money to programs and services, many essential services are continuing as first reported last week. The public should be aware that: Schools will start on time. Illinois State Police will remain on duty. Prisons will remain open— with prison guards on duty. Illinois’ Emergency Management (disaster response) personnel will keep working. A wide range of health and human services mandated by the federal government and federal courts will continue to operate. Funding transfers to local governments will continue automatically.

If you are waiting for a refund from the Department of Revenue, that refund is still coming. Retired state employee pensions and benefits will be paid, current state employee benefits will remain in place and salaries will eventually be paid when the budget is signed. The state will pay its debt obligations. New report on Illinois food stamp aid A number of economic realities clearly indicate that a turnaround is needed. Illinois’ economic recovery from the 2008 recession trails the nation, our unemployment rate remains above the national average and workforce participation is at an all-time low while Illinois’ job creation lags behind many of its neighboring states. The latest evidence was revealed during the week by an Illinois Policy Institute study that shows Illinois now has a greater percentage of its citizens on the federal food stamp program than any other Midwest state. According to IPI, nearly 16 percent of Illinois residents are getting aid through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

STOCKTON POLICE NEWS Week of 07/05/2015 – 07/13/2015 Criminal Offenses: On 07/07/2015, at approximately 05:53 PM, an officer of the Stockton Police Department took a complaint of animal cruelty to various young dogs. The officer’s investigation which showed a lack of food and water as well as not being properly vaccinated was forwarded to the Jo Daviess County Animal Control. On 07/08/2015, at approximately 12:20 PM, it was reported to the Stockton Police of a box truck that had struck the Shell gas station. The vehicle had fled the scene however a witness had gotten the license number of the vehicle. An officer of the Stockton Police Department made contact with the trucking com-

pany and restitution was made by the trucking company to the Shell gas station. On 07/08/2015, at approximately 01:20 pm, it was reported to the Stockton Police Department that a person reportedly drove off without paying for the gasoline at the Stockton Travel Center. The gasoline taken was valued at $42.00. On 07/09/2015, the Stockton Police department investigated the Criminal Sexual Assault of a 13 year old female. The case has been turned over to the Jo Daviess County States Attorney’s Office. On 07/12/2015, at approximately 04:10 AM, an officer of the Stockton Police Department was called to a residence on Hudson Street. The caller

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ON THE RECORD

OBITUARIES Donald L. Meyers

LENA — Donald L. Meyers, 88, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015 at FHN Hospital in Freeport, IL. He was born on April 13, 1927 in Wa d d a m s Township to Laurin and Alice (Fogel) Meyers. He married Burdene Thomasson on January 16, 1949 in Lena, IL. Don and Burdene farmed in the Lena area from 1944-1979. He then helped maintain the Lena Cemetery for many years. He was a member of the Lena United Methodist Church and the Lena Historical Society. He served on the Waddams Township Board for thirty-eight years, the Greenwood Cemetery Board, and the Waddams Township Election Board. He is survived by his wife, Burdene, five children: Connie (Kevin) Robieson, Gary (Marcia) Meyers, Laurin (Jean) Meyers all of Lena, John (Nancy) Meyers of Barneveld, WI and James Meyers of Monroe Center, IL; fifteen grandchildren and twenty-five great grandchildren; two sisters: Marian (Cel) Fransen of Cedarville,IL and Karen (George) Hoefer of Dakota, IL, Sister-in-law, Anna Meyers. Don is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Harold Meyers, sister, Marilyn Uhe, brothers-in-law, Gene Uhe and Don Fransen, niece Linda Leamon and nephew Harold (Mike) Meyers. Visitation was held Wednesday, July 15 from 4 – 8 p.m. at the Lena United Methodist Church. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July16 at the Lena United Methodist Church in Lena. Rev. Brian LeBaron officiated. Family burial will follow the funeral services at 2:30 p.m. at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport, IL. A memorial has been established for Lena United Methodist Church, Ferguson Cancer Center and the Lena Historical Society. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh. com

Eugene W. “Beck” Becker

LENA — Eugene W. “Beck” Becker, age 94, passed away on Thursday July 16, 2015 at the Lena Living Center. He was the son of Clarence and Margaret (Reel) Becker and was born on January 27, 1921 in Freeport, IL. When he was ten, the family moved to Lena. Beck attended Lena schools and graduated from Lena High School in 1939. Beck worked for two years at Burgess Battery, then attended barber school, and worked in Freeport until the war. In December 1944 he enlisted in the army. He married Estelle Gourdier on January 15, 1943 at Fort Custer, Michigan. He served for four years in the army, two of them overseas, where he participated in the New Guinea Campaign. After the war he returned to Lena where he barbered for over 50 years. After the death of his wife in 1996, he semi-retired. Beck was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Sprague Inman American Legion Post #577, Masonic Lodge, A.F. and A. M. Lodge, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Lena Historical Society. Beck served on the Lena Park board and the Little League commission. He was an avid traveler and historian. Beck is survived by his daughter Connie DeWilde, California; sister, JoAnn (Richard) Mayes, Oklahoma City, OK; and several sister-in-laws, cousins, nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Monday July 20, 2015 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 9:30 untill 11:00 AM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Monday. Officiating will be Pastor Miranda Klosterboer. Interment will be at Lena Burial Park. A memorial has been established for the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and the Lena Historical Society.Condolences

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Wendel H. Kurth

PEARL CITY — Wendel H. Kurth, age 78 of Pearl City, IL, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL. He was born October 29, 1936; the son of the late Harold and Edith (Hardel) Kurth. He had attended Waddam’s Center, Rees, and Fairview country schools. He then attended Lena High School. He married Carol Jean Schrader on March 1, 1963; she died December 7, 1991. Wendel and Sharon WarnekeBehm were united in marriage on January 13, 1995 in Freeport, IL. He had served in the United States Army. Wendel was a member of the Zion Community Church in Pearl City. He was a truck driver in the Army and then hauled milk for several years. He also hauled gravel for Werkheiser and Loberg Trucking. Wendel enjoyed square dancing, gardening, and working for area farmers who needed help. He loved wintering in Florida and traveled to England, Scotland, and Ireland. He is survived by his wife, Sharon of Pearl City; son, Scott (Sue) Kurth of Pearl City; stepdaughter, Brenda (Steve) Purple of Pearl City; grandchildren, Jeff (Sara) Purple, Jacqui Purple, and Jason, Kelly Jr. & Tiffany Ottenhausen; great grandchildren, Lillia, Alex, Braylin, Cayden, and Emily Jean; brother, Wayne (Janis) Kurth of Lena, IL; and sister, Norma Jean (Jack) Parkinson of Freeport. He is preceded in death by his parents and first wife, Carol Jean. A visitation was held July 14 at the Zion Community Church in Pearl City, IL. The funeral service was Wednesday, July 15 at 10 a.m., also at the church. Interment took place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport, IL. A memorial fund has been established. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with his family at www. hermannfuneralhome.com.

APPLE RIVER — The Sigafus family reunion will be held on Sunday, July 26th 2015 at the same location as last year, the clubhouse at Apple Canyon Lake. The doors will open at 10:30 am, and we will hold our worship service there at 11a.m. Feel free to join “The Sigafus Singers” as they again offer their special music entitled “The Family of God.” If you’re willing to provide other musical selections for this service, please let us know. Our offering this year will go to homeless veterans and their families. The

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luncheon will follow the service at about 12: 15pm. Families are asked to bring a dish or two to pass for the carryin dinner. As before, our family from Kentucky will provide tablecloths, plates, cups, table service and table napkins. After the luncheon we’ll have time for updating family news and events. We always look forward to this very special time for our family. Alvin and Phyllis Sigafus will be celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary this year, so please feel free to share any pictures or stories you may have. To get to the clubhouse from Scout Camp Road, turn onto E. Lake Road #3. At the stop sign, turn right; at the next stop sign (at Lakeside Realty) turn left, and the clubhouse is at the end of that road. The address is 14A157 Canyon Club Drive. Help spread the word, please, and pass on this information to any family members not receiving this notice to make sure that all are informed of the date and location for our reunion. We look forward to seeing you on the 26th.

HANOVER — Lacey Lufkin and Cody McEowen of Hanover, Ill. are the parents of a daughter Lilly Ann Joyce McEowen born Thursday July 9, 2015 at FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Ill. Lilly has a sister Ayva Lufkin, 11 months. Grandparents are Susan and Ray Sneed of Thomson, Ill., Pamela and Kenny McEowen of Hanover/ Elizabeth and Aaron and Tracy Lufkin of Algona, Iowa. Great grandparents Donna and Fred Phillips reunion LENA — The Phillips family Phillips of Savanna, Ill. and reunion will be held Sunday Maxine Lufkin of Argo Fay, Ill. August 2, 2015 at Lions Park in Lena, Ill. There will be a lunch Silas Luke buffet at 12:30. Bring chicken, STOCKTON — Wendy and a dish to pass and your own Dusty Luke of Stockton, Ill. are table service. Call Merlene Erb the parents of a son Silas Greg- at 815-369-4446 with quesory Luke born Monday July 13, tions. 2015 at FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Ill. Silas has a 202564 sister Gracie, 8 and a brother SOD Jeremiah, 7. Grandparents are INSTANT GREEN GRASS Nancy Haas and Papa Dan, Don NO mud, NO weeds, NO chemicals and Angie Luke and Chris and 2 wks to root and then mowing. Russ Tippett all of Stockton and Buy direct from the farm. Mark and Linda Gallagher of Hanover Sod Farm Warren, Ill. Great grandparents Since 1964 are Nolan Hopkins and Betty Janesville, WI 53548 Gallagher both of Stockton, Call 608-752-4030/800-762-8430 To place your order Winnie Luke of Apple River, Pick up or delivered Ill. and Lorraine Haas of ElizaThe average lawn costs only $1,000-$1,500 beth, Ill.

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FROM LENA’S KITCHEN The not so skinny cook

Last week I said summer has arrived—if you didn’t notice Friday and Saturday were really, really warm. It was great to have air conditioning. I feel bad for people who have to work outside or at jobs without it. I also had some sympathy for those people who had to be at the fair this week. It was a challenging time to keep cool and not to get cranky! This week there are several new recipes featuring some new ingredients. Be adventuresome and try them. Let me know what you liked best. The first recipe is for a fresh

pea soup. It is not a split pea soup, but a garden vegetable pea soup with a broth. The first directions involve sweating the vegetables. I guess I never thought about the difference between the next two cooking terms. Sweating is usually used when making soup; I have been sweating vegetables for years and didn’t know it. What is the difference between sautéing and sweating? When you are sautéing food you, do it over medium to high heat and you want the food to brown and caramelize. By agitating the pan regularly you help the food to brown evenly. Generally this is done to help build a rich flavor profile which includes that lovely caramelized taste. Sweating on the other hand should not brown food. Instead the food is cooked over low to medium heat and should sizzle very gently so that the food (usually vegetables) can release its liquid and flavors into the pan without coloring. If you are making a soup for

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example, sweating the main ingredients can help them to release their more subtle flavors into the soup before the liquid is added. A little trick, if you see your pan is too hot and food is starting to color, add a tablespoon of cold water, it will cool down the pan quickly and evaporate. The soup also contains a dry white wine; if you don’t want to use the wine (or don’t have any), just use more chicken broth. Speaking of the broth—there are some people who have a poultry allergy, so you can substitute vegetarian stock for the chicken stock. Enjoy this flavorful summer soup!

Fresh Pea Soup

Sweat: ¾ C. thinly sliced green onions 2/3 C. diced carrots 2/3 C. diced celery 1 t. minced fresh garlic 2 T. olive oil 4 C. chicken broth 1 C. dry white wine 1 C. minced cooked ham 1 t. black pepper 3 C. shelled fresh peas 1 can cannelloni beans (15 oz.) drained and rinsed ¾ C. thinly sliced green onions 2 T. chopped fresh mints. Sweat the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic in oil in a large saucepan over mediumlow heat, covered, stirring occasionally until vegetables being to soften, about 8 minutes. Stir in broth, wine, ham, and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered for 8 minutes. Add the peas, beans, and onions; simmer until peas are tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in the mint. Garnish with sour cream or plain yogurt. If you are not a lover of mayo dressing on coleslaw, this next recipe is for you. The dressing is cooked and put on while warm. Be certain to refrigerate at least two hours. For those who like the sweet and sour dressing, enjoy this Kentucky

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1 (14 oz.) bag shredded green and red coleslaw mix (about 2 cups of shredded cabbage) ½ C. finely chopped onion 1 carrot, peeled and shredded 1 C. distilled white vinegar ½ C. sugar 1 T. oil Salt and pepper Combine the slaw mix, onion and carrot in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring vinegar, sugar, oil 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper to simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Once simmering, pour the hot vinegar mixture over the coleslaw mixture and toss to combine. Refrigerate until fully chilled and coleslaw mix is wilted, about 2 hours. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Need a vegetarian dish for that relative or friend who has gone meatless? This pasta recipe is a good one to serve. You can also use it as a pasta salad at any summer function. The baby spinach gives it a special taste that can work for a main dish anytime.

Vegetarian Black Bean Pasta

9 oz. fettuccine 1 T. olive oil 1¾ C. sliced mushrooms 1 garlic clove, minced 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (14 ½ oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 t. dried rosemary, crushed ½ t. dried oregano 2 C. fresh baby spinach Cook the fettuccine according to package directions. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook and stir 4-6 minutes until tender. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the black beans, tomatoes, rosemary and oregano; heat through. Stir in spinach until wilted. Drain the fettuccini; add to bean mixture and

toss to combine. Need an easy and cool way to put supper on the table? This pizza in a bowl recipe will make dinner easy and won’t have you working up a sweat. If you look at the recipe, it does have ground beef and pepperoni in it. You could leave either one out if it doesn’t meet you taste buds.

Pizza in a Bowl

8 oz. uncooked rigatoni ¾ lb. ground beef ½ C. chopped onion 1 can (15 oz.) pizza sauce 2/3 C. condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted 2 C. shredded mozzarella cheese 1 pkg. (3 ½ oz.) sliced pepperoni Cook the rigatoni according to package directions and drain. In a large skillet, cook the beef and onion about 6minutes until beef is no longer pink. Break the beef into crumbles and drain. Add the pizza sauce, soup and cheese and cook and stir over low heat until the cheese is melted. Stir the rigatoni and pepperoni into the beef mixture and heat through This next recipe is a yummy bar with two of my favorite fruits. This blending of peach and raspberries makes for a great dessert. Serve it with ice cream and you will feel something special as it melts in your mouth.

Peach & Raspberry Bars

Crust: 1 C. flour ¾ C. old fashioned rolled oats ½ C. packed brown sugar ½ C. chopped pecans, toasted ½ t. cinnamon 10 T. cold unsalted butter, cubed Filling: 1¾ C. flour 1 t. baking powder 1 t. minced orange zest ½ t. salt 2 C. granulated sugar

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The proven health benefits of garlic Information compiled by Tony Carton Editor

STATELINE — Throughout history garlic has seen many uses. Early records show the aromatic cloves used for activities as abstract as repelling vampires, as medicinally practical as a regulator for cardiovascular issues and the bulbs were even sought after and hoarded as financial instruments,. “Studies using high concentrations of garlic extracts have been associated with improved blood circulation, healthier cholesterol levels and lower blood pressure, all of which reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease,” said Alison Hornby, a dietitian and BDA spokesperson. “In addition, garlic is particularly useful in cooking as it provides an alternative to salt in adding flavor to meals.” Garlic is believed to have these healthy effects because it contains selenium, an antioxidant that scavenges damaging free radicals in the body and the health benefits received from garlic can be increased by letting it sit after you’ve chopped it or crushed it. Giving chopped/crushed Photo submitted garlic time to sit before changing its temperature (through Growing garlic is very labor intensive, but there are proven cooking) or its pH (through health benefits associated with regular consumption of the the addition of acidic food bulb. like lemon juice) will give the damage they cause over time. icity and related symptoms. alliinase enzymes in garlic an Evidence presented in studies A four week study with opportunity to work on behalf published by the University employees of a car battery of your health. For example, of Maryland Medical Center plant (excessive exposure to in the absence of chopping suggests garlic may strength- lead) found that garlic reduced or crushing, research has en the immune system, help- lead levels in the blood by shown that just 60 seconds ing the body fight diseases 19 percent. It also reduced of immediate microwaving such as cancer. In test tubes, many clinical signs of toxicwill cause garlic to lose some garlic seems to kill cancer ity, including headaches and of its cancer-protective prop- cells. And population stud- blood pressure, and the sulerties. Immediate boiling of ies -- ones that follow groups fur compounds in garlic have whole, intact garlic will also of people over time -- sug- been shown to protect against lower these properties, as gest that people who eat more organ damage from heavy will immediate addition of a raw or cooked garlic are less metal toxicity. Three doses of very low-acid ingredient like likely to get colon and stom- garlic each day even outperlemon juice. ach cancers and cancer of the formed the drug D-penicillaGarlic is low in calories esophagus. In fact, research- mine in symptom reduction. and very rich in Vitamin C, ers who reviewed 7 studies For thousands of years, garVitamin B6 and manganese. found a 30% reduction in risk lic was believed to have It also contains trace amounts of colorectal cancer among medicinal properties. We now of various other nutrients people who ate a lot of raw or have the science to confirm it. and studies show nutritional cooked garlic. Garlic is life. supplementation with garlic Garlic also has shown benhelps to prevent and reduce eficial effects on common the severity of common ill- causes of chronic disease, so nesses like the flu and com- it makes perfect sense that it mon cold. could help you live longer. Garlic is rich in antioxi- The fact that it can fight infecdants. In your body, harmful tious disease is also an impor- Stockton student earns particles called free radicals tant factor, because these are Central College scholarship PELLA, IA — Thomas Fox build up as you age and may common causes of death, contribute to heart disease, especially in the elderly or of Stockton received a Presicancer, and Alzheimer’s dis- people with dysfunctional dential Scholarship to Central College. ease. Antioxidants like those immune systems. Central College of Pella, found in garlic fight off free Other studies show garlic to radicals, and may reduce or significantly reduce lead tox- Iowa, is a private, residential four-year liberal arts college. even help prevent some of the

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Continued from page 6 1 stick unsalted butter, melted 1 egg Topping: ½ C. sugar 1 T. cornstarch ½ t. cinnamon ¼ t. grated nutmeg 3 T. fresh orange juice 1 lb. frozen thawed or 2 C. fresh peaches ¾ C. fresh raspberries Preheat the oven to 375. Coat a 9-inch square baking pan with spray. Line pan with a 2-inch overhang of parchment paper; coat with nonstick spray. Crust: Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, pecans and cinnamon. Cut the cold butter into the mixture until pea-sized; reserve ¾ Cup of crust mixture. Press the remaining crust mixture into the prepared pan and bake 10 minutes. Filling: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, zest, and salt in large bowl. Whisk together sugar, melted butter and egg. Stir into the flour mixture and pat over the crust. Topping: Stir together sugar,

cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange juice; gently stir in the peaches and raspberries. Pour fruit mixture over the filling and sprinkle with reserved ¾ cup of the crust. Bake the bars until the center is set, 45-50 minutes. Cool, then cut into 12 bars and serve with ice cream. We are past the middle of July already—the fair is over, and people have been trying to get in last minute vacations. The aisles are full of school supplies, so I guess that means we are good to go on that front. Hopefully this stint of hot weather will not last too long. This week at the Farmer’s Market I got some beautiful lettuce, some really nice vegetables, and a smile or two in return. Don’t forget to support our local Farmer’s Markets on Saturday mornings. Remember if you have some summer 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.

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Three reasons homeowners should leave tree work to the professionals STATEWIDE — For the “doit-yourself” homeowner, outsourcing tree work may seem like an unnecessary expense. But in reality, the costs of tackling tree care on your own can run high - damaged property, hospital bills, and a ruined landscape aren’t cheap. “Most homeowners simply don’t have the tools, knowledge or experience necessary to safely attempt their own tree work,” says Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP* and staff arborist with the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA). “We hear many unfortunate stories each year of homeowners getting severely injured or killed while attempting this dangerous, and often misunderstood, work on their own.” Here are three reasons homeowners should leave tree work to the professionals: #1 Lack of Knowledge and Training Safe tree work requires exten-

sive knowledge of tree physics and biology, which can take years of experience and study to acquire. For example, felling a tree in a controlled manner is not as simple as cutting through the trunk with a chain saw. It requires establishing a drop zone, making precise cuts, and sometimes guiding the tree safely to the ground with ropes as leverage. When homeowners attempt this, many are injured or killed when the tree falls in an unexpected direction. Up-ended root plates or root balls are also unpredictable. Severing the trunk of a fallen tree from an up-ended root plate releases tension, which may be strong enough to pull the stump and root ball back into the hole, trapping anything or anyone nearby underneath it. Other hazards may be invisible to the untrained eye; rotten trunks and limbs, pest and fungal infestations, and other diseases and defects can only be identified and treated by an

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control. Many homeowners also make the mistake of using the chain saw to cut branches on the ground. This can result in chain saw kickback, and painful injuries, when the bar tip hits the dirt or other foliage. Misused ladders are another common source of injury. Using a ladder that is too short, set on unstable ground, or supported by a faulty limb can easily result in the homeowner falling - often fatally - from the tree. Ladders are often knocked out from under the homeowner by the same limb that was just cut. Tree work may also require tools the average homeowner does not own. Stump grinders, wood chippers, and aerial lifts are just a few examples of complex, and often necessary machines that only a trained arborist can handle. Find a Professional: A professional arborist can assess your landscape and work with

you to determine the best trees and shrubs to plant for your existing landscape. Contact the Tree Care Industry Association, a public and professional resource on trees and arboriculture since 1938. It has more than 2,200 member companies who recognize stringent safety and performance standards and who are required to carry liability insurance. TCIA has the nation’s only Accreditation program that helps consumers find tree care companies that have been inspected and accredited based on: adherence to industry standards for quality and safety; maintenance of trained, professional staff; and dedication to ethics and quality in business practices. An easy way to find a tree care service provider in your area is to use the “Locate Your Local TCIA Member Companies” program. You can use this service by calling 1-800-733-2622.

FIRST BIRTHDAY

Happy first birthday Paige McPeek

Paige McPeek, daughter of Bryan & Rachel McPeek of Kent, IL turned 1 on July 5th. Paige has a big sister, Sarah (3 years old), her grandparents are Mike & Julie Kleckner of Stockton, IL, Mark & Amy McPeek of Stockton, IL, and Steve & Penny Oppold of Pearl City, IL and her great grandparents are Shirley Kleckner of Stockton, IL and Pauline Feltmeyer of Stockton, IL.

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APPLE RIVER — Wayne and Carol Noller of Stockton will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at the Apple Canyon Lake Clubhouse 14A157 Canyon Club Dr. Apple River, IL. on Sunday August 2nd from 1-4 pm. Wayne Noller and the former Carol Finkenbinder were united in marriage on July 25, 1965 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Kent IL with the Rev. Milton Whitney officiating. The couple have two children Lisa (Michael) Nix of Palatine IL and David of Stockton. They have three grandchildren Katelyn, Connor, and Michael Nix. The couple requests no gifts just your presence will be most appreciated.

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PASTOR’S CORNER God, why is this happening?

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esterday my wife and I drove to Jacksonville, IL to pick up two high school boys from FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) Camp. We arrived in time for the closing session led by the pastor who had held a daily devotion/Bible study attended by all the kids. His message was based on Job’s suffering, and he made it relevant even to those young healthy athletes. God created a perfect world; but when sin entered the world, it resulted in the introduction of two kinds of evil: moral evil and natural evil. Moral evil is the kind perpetrated by people; natural evil appears as earthquakes, floods, tornadoes, etc. As one author explained: “When we humans told God to shove off, He partially honored our request. Nature began to revolt. The earth was cursed. Genetic breakdown and disease began. Pain and death became part of the human experience.” When we arrived home, the leading news headline reported the death of four U.S. Marines at the hands of a suspected Muslim terrorist. (moral evil) Another headline described how a tornado ripped through Cameron, IL, wreaking destruction. (natural evil) People often say the world is getting worse and point to terrible tragedies. Here are some examples of natural disasters. Dec 14, the Zuider Zee seawall collapsed with the loss of 50,000 lives. May 29, Antioch, Turkey, was struck by an earthquake and about 250,000 died. Jul 21, an earthquake leveled the Egyptian Port of Alexandria and some 50,000 died. The first example occurred in 1287. The other two happened hundreds of years B.C.! Why, God? Why is this happening? Why me?

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Job wrestled with that very question. In the course of a single day, all of his livestock were massacred, and every one of his children were killed when a strong wind blew across the plain and collapsed the house where they were. Soon, Job himself developed painful sores from head to toe. He was in great agony, able only to scrape his wounds with a shard of broken pottery. It’s fascinating the way the Bible talks about Job’s suffering. The most astounding thing is Job doesn’t question God. Not yet, anyway. “Shall we only accept good from God, and not trouble?” he asks. How about us? Can we only see the hand of God in great blessings and the wonderful things of this world; or can we also accept tragedy, knowing that Christ will see us through? He alone sustains us through the trials of this world with the hope of the world to come. “I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God.” (Job 19:25-26) Why, God? Christ is our answer---our only answer. When we suffer tragedy, let it drive us to the foot of the cross and remember His suffering and His victory over sin, death, and the devil. Let it drive us to realize our need for a Savior. Our suffering should drive us to Him; not away from Him. God loved us so much, He sent His only Son to live a perfect life in this imperfect world; then He took our sins on his back as He died as a perfect sacrifice for our sins. And more, He rose from death so that we, too, might live forever in heaven with him. As the apostle Paul said, “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.” (Rom. 8:18)

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PEARL CITY — On Sunday, July 26th, Pastor DooSoo Lee will base his sermon on the scripture reading of John 6:121. His sermon title will be “More Than Enough.” Please join us at 8:30 am in the sanctuary. The church will hold their Annual Vacation Bible School starting Sunday, August 2nd through Thursday, August 6th from 6:00 to 8:30 pm at the church. It is for children ages 3 through 6th grade. Our theme is the G-Force Adventure Park - with God’s Love In Action, the children will become Navigators to explore how to serve God and others with active love.

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Please register at the church as soon as possible. Forms are in the mailbox beside the church entrance. The VBS program will be held at 8:30 am on

Sunday, August 9th. We are located at 411 S. Main in Pearl City. You can contact us by calling 815-443-2177.

LENA — Vacation Bible School for summer 2015 will begin Sunday evening, July 26, and continue thru Thursday, July 30. Join friends for Fun, Food, Learning, and Music. There will be a Family Pool Party on the last night at 8 p.m. VBS will be 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Good Shepherd with a dinner served at Lena United Methodist Church at 5 p.m. The theme for this summer is LIVE IT UP! LUAU! “I have come that they may have life and have it to the full! - John 10:10. Join us in prayer for this life-changing faith formation week. All are welcome.

To register contact 815-3695552 and registration forms for Pre-K through fifth grade are available at Lena United Methodist Church (118 W Mason St. Lena) and at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (118 E Mason St. Lena). Each day there will be time for games, skits, Bible adventures, crafts, high-energy kidstyle worship, and getting to Jesus and one-another more! There will be a different Bible memory verse, Bible story, and biblical truth each day: Jesus Knows Us. Jesus Speaks to Us and Leads Us. Jesus Saves Us. Jesus Goes with Us.

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Galena Book World hosts Sigafus book signing GALENA — Author Kim Sigafus will be holding a book signing at the Galena Book World for the release of her fifth book, The Mida Book Two: Finding Genny. The award-winning Ojibwa author will be signing books from 12 – 2 p.m. Sigafus has authored several Native American books including Native Elders Sharing Their Wisdom, Native Writers Voices of Power, The Life and Times of the Ojibwa People, and The Mida. Native Writers was honored in both the 2012 USA Best Book Awards in the children’s non-fiction category, and also in the Indie Book Awards for that year. The Native Voices series itself was awarded a 2012 American Indian Youth Literacy Award. Sigafus has also been honored with the Faith and Freedom Award for her poetry/ photography entry, and won the Lena D. Myers Award for her

historical work. Co-written with author Lyle Ernst, Kirkus Review called The Mida, “an engaging, complex introduction to a charming supernatural series,” and called book two, “a tighter, more emotionally involving installment than its predecessor. “The Mida features eight main characters that are running from something in their past, and take refuge within the carnival walls,” says Sigafus. “Mida” means, “mystically powerful” in Ojibwa, and the characters all have “a little something” that sets them apart from others,” she adds. She goes on to explain that although the characters join the carnival to begin their healing process, the carnival eventually returns them to their own time to face the issues that made them run in the first place. A Cajun Wiccan who can appear and disappear at will, a seer, a creature whis-

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perer, a magical songstress, an empath, a woman with telekinetic abilities, a healer, and an Ojibwa women who is part of an Ojibwa secret medicine society

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HCC Foundation’s ‘Woodstock’ fundraiser to offer plenty of food and music FREEPORT — The Highland Community College Foundation’s Events and Auction Committee recently released the menu for Shindig V — “Woodstock,” to be held August 15 in Freeport. Jim Berberet, Executive Director of the Foundation, said that Troy and Donna Lessman, of Shannon, will be preparing a wide array of foods for Shindig attendees. A few items from the buffet include crab cake bites with artichoke tartar sauce, drunken weenies, ribs, and pork tenderloin sliders with BBQ and mango salsa on the side. More healthy fare includes mushrooms (bacon wrapped and stuffed); skewers with watermelon, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto and mint (drizzled with balsamic vinegar and sprinkled with fresh

ground black pepper), and assorted cheeses, dips and veggies. Desserts include tie-dyed cupcakes, lemon strawberry dessert, “hash brownie” selection and much more. Shindig V — “Woodstock” will be held at Woody Burt’s South Park Farm, south of Krape Park, in Freeport. Attendees, who hopefully will dress in their best 1969 attire, will experience a grand time, as well as fitting music and other treats, games and activities. Woodstock attire ranges from beads, headbands, neck scarves, and sunglasses to blankets, fringe and cutoffs and jeans. The HCC Foundation will offer its very popular and competitive live and silent auctions. Shindig V “Woodstock” begins at 5:00 p.m. with a silent auction.

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Live auction will begin at 7:00 p.m. with auctioneer Matt Hart of Sycamore. Tickets are $50 per person and may be purchased by contacting the HCC Foundation at 815.599.3413 or online at highland.thankyou4caring.org. Seating will be limited. Sponsors to date include Big Radio (platinum); Berner Food and Beverage, Helm Group, State Bank (gold); Union Savings Bank (silver); Forreston State Bank, and Olivet Nazarene University (bronze). All sponsors and major donated auction items will receive special mention in advanced publicity, event-night signage and the auction program. Several levels of sponsorship are available, and cash contributions are welcomed. For more information, contact the HCC Foundation at 815.599.3406. Proceeds from the event will benefit HCC Foundation’s “Growing for tomorrow… changing lives today” campaign that supports the Ray and Betty Stamm Health Science Nursing Wing and Nursing and Allied Health programs, as well as the Wind Turbine Technology facility, additional occupational training and educational programs, and scholarships for students.

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Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau offering $250 towards R.O.P.S. Purchase ELIZABETH — 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 now and September 30th 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. Holland & Sons in Freeport (815) 232-4918, Burmeister Farm Equipment in Warren (815) 745-2000, Sloan Implement in Cuba City (608) 7442178, in Lanark (815) 493-2191 and in Monroe (608) 325-3188, Kunau Implement in Preston (563) 689-3311, and Roeder (563) 872-5527 have all graciously agreed to sell the ROPS structures at their cost. Check

with these dealers to see if there is a ROPS for your tractor model. 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 815-858-2235 or email jdcfbmgr@blkhawk. net.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) continued her efforts to assist homeless veterans by voting for the Homes for Heroes Act, which passed the House on a bipartisan basis. “The brave veterans who put their lives on the line for us deserve nothing but the best when they return home from overseas, and that is why continued action must be taken to cut down on the shamefully high number of veterans who are homeless on any given

night in America,” said Congresswoman Cheri Bustos. “That’s why I was proud to join with Democrats and Republicans to support today’s bipartisan effort that would improve the coordination of services for homeless veterans and require annual assessments that will help more veterans from falling into homelessness.” The bipartisan Homes for Heroes Act of 2015 would establish a Special Assistant for Veterans’ Affairs and an annual report on veterans’ homelessness. The Special Assistant would coordinate all the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) programs and activities relating to veterans and serve as a HUD liaison with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It also would direct the Secretaries of HUD and VA to report annually to Congress with respect to veterans homelessness and housing assistance. According to the National Coalition for Homelessness, on any given night in the United States, 49,933 veterans experience homelessness.

Additionally, approximately 12 percent of the homeless adult population are veterans. During her tenure in Congress,

Bustos has made our nation’s veterans a top priority and has fought to improve their benefits, ensure greater access to

care and better doctors, curb unemployment and homelessness and reduce the VA claims backlog.

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PRETTY GOOD JOKE… A Texan walks into a bar in Minnesota and clears his voice to the crowd of drinkers. He says, “I hear you Minnesotans are a bunch of hard drinkers. I’ll give $500 dollars to anybody in here who can drink 12 bottles of beer back-to-back.” The room is quiet ... No one takes up the Texan’s offer. Ole get up and leaves. Thirty minutes later Ole shows back up and taps the Texan on the shoulder. “Is your bet still good?” asks Ole. The Texan says, “Yes” and asks the bartender to line up 12 bottles of beer. Immediately Ole tears into all 12 of the bottles drinking them all back-to-back. The other bar patrons cheer as the Texan sits in amazement. The Texan gives Ole the $500 and says, “If ya don’t mind me askin’, where did you go for that 30 minutes you were gone?” Ole replies, “Oh, I had to go to the bar down the street to see if I could do it first.”

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Bill. Who: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Rural Business-Cooperative Service Administrator Lillian Salerno USDA Energy Division program experts, and program partners and stakeholders What: A national stakeholder forum to announce the new Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program (Section 9003), expanding opportunities in renewable chemical and biobased product manufac-

turing, and application processing and program improvements. When: July 16, 2015, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Where: USDA Headquarters, Whitten Building, Room 107-A 1400 Jefferson Drive, SW, Washington, D.C. For those wishing to attend the event in person, please send an RSVP e-mail to: EnergyDivision@wdc.usda.gov To participate via the webinar, please go to: https://www. w e b c a s t e r 4 . c o m / We b c a s t / Page/789/9401

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WASHINGTON — The USDA Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program provides loan guarantees of up to $250 million to construct or retrofit biorefineries to produce advanced biofuels and renewable chemicals. Assistance is also available to eligible biobased facilities that convert biobased outputs from refineries into commercial-scale end-user products. USDA is holding a national stakeholder forum to discuss changes to the program under the 2014 Farm

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Stockton Art Fest Tracy Siegner photos

(Above) Several hundred art enthusiasts participated in the second annual Art Fest in Stockton Saturday

(Right) Sloane Wolfe and Houston Sulouff of Creative Wolfe in Sterling IL exhibited their Handcrafted metal garden art & custom iron work at Stockton’s Art Fest last weekend (Right Bottom) Six fast pitch softball teams rolled into Stockton to compete in the town’s annual tournament last Friday and Saturday.

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Chris Shannon of Clinton IA sprays vibrant color onto the new mural welcoming visitors to Stockton’s downtown.

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Muralist Chris Shannon worked Friday through Sunday painting the mural on the side of the building located at the corner of Front and Main Streets in Stockton

The Medicare ‘Spoofing’ Scam STATEWIDE — How does the Medicare “spoofing” scam work? Medicare recipients receive a call from a con artist claiming to be a Medicare representative. The caller states that the new Health Care Reform Law requires new Medicare cards to be issued to each recipient. The caller claims to need bank account information in order to activate the new Medicare benefits. What is “spoofing”? “Spoofing” services allow a con artist to falsify the phone number displayed on caller ID so the call appears to come from a legitimate source. Some con artists “spoof” the contact information of a state or federal government agency to deceive consumers. These Medicare scammers are “spoofing” various numbers, including 866-234-2255. If you return a call to this number, you will hear the following recorded message: “If you have received a call from this num-

ber, please contact your Attorney General or the FCC.” What should you do? Never give out personal information over the phone, unless you have initiated the call and you know with whom you are speaking. Remember—scam artists will stop at nothing to steal your personal information. If you have been a victim of this Medicare “spoofing” scam, please contact the Illinois Attorney General’s Senior Consumer Fraud Hotline at 1-800-243-5377 or 1-800-9643013 (TTY) to file a consumer fraud complaint. We also encourage you to check your credit report regularly. You are entitled to free annual reports from each of the three major credit agencies. To check your credit report, call 1-877- 322-8228 or 1-877730-4104 (TTY) or visit www. annualcreditreport.com. Help us spread the word. Education is the best prevention.

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USDA announces conservation incentives for working grass, range and pasture lands WASHINGTON D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that beginning Sept. 1, farmers and ranchers can apply for financial assistance to help conserve working grasslands, rangeland and pastureland while maintaining the areas as livestock grazing lands. The initiative is part of the voluntary Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), a fed-

erally funded program that for 30 years has assisted agricultural producers with the cost of restoring, enhancing and protecting certain grasses, shrubs and trees to improve water quality, prevent soil erosion and reduce loss of wildlife habitat. In return, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides participants with rental payments and cost-share assistance. CRP has helped farm-

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES AUCTION 507 E. MAIN ST. • LENA, IL

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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Civil War area General’s lg desk; brass dbl bed frame; walnut 2-pc writing desk w/bookcase; oak glass door bookcase; oak framed store upright display case (bakery or jewelry); tall 2-door wainscoting cupboard; sm step-back cupboard; oak & walnut commodes; oak lamp tables; primitive cupboard; oak pressed back rockers; walnut parlor chair; vintage wicker baby buggy; sm humpback trunk; vintage cowboy saddle; oak wall phone; shelf & mantel clocks; lead glass pool table style light; Marlin Firearms framed ad; wildlife & hunting pictures; pictures & paintings; lg deep walnut frames; Fraternal sword; Patti accordion; violins; Squier by Fender guitar; wood duck decoys; copper thermometer; Wallace for President license plates; brass hanging lamp; sterling silver rings; arrowheads; lg hammer/tomahawk heads; lg Native American grinding bowl; Native American clay figures; Redwing 3-gal jug; crock butter churn; American Fostoria pcs; Imperial red slag basket; glassware & dishes; Kolb Lena crock pitcher; Marx B&O train set w/original box; No. 7 Erector set w/wood box; Structo fire truck; tin dump truck & airplane; wood child’s cupboard; MILITARY ITEMS: (Items from Civil War to Vietnam) framed/numbered “Strategy In The Snow” Civil War print by Kunstler; German WWII field phone; trench art shell lamp; Civil War era US Army & WWII German Begen swords; bayonets; German & Vietnam helmets; patches & pins; WWI photos; WWI postcards; 38-special ammo; BOOKS & PAPER ITEMS: (many nice vintage books) WI History; Rise and Fall of the Slave Power in America; books about Lincoln, Hitler, General Grant, Indians, War, History, Poetry & Art; leather bound Irving books; The Great American Shooting Prints. TERMS: CASH or GOOD CHECK

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ers and ranchers prevent more than 8 billion tons of soil from eroding, reduce nitrogen and phosphorous runoff relative to cropland by 95 and 85 percent respectively, and even sequester 43 million tons of greenhouse gases annually, equal to taking 8 million cars off the road. “A record 400 million acres and 600,000 producers and landowners are currently enrolled in USDA’s conservation programs. The Conservation Reserve Program has been one of the most successful conservation programs in the history of the country, and we are pleased to begin these grasslands incentives as we celebrate the program’s 30th year,”

said Vilsack. “This is another great example of how agricultural production can work hand in hand with efforts to improve the environment and increase wildlife habitat.” The CRP-Grasslands initiative will provide participants who establish long-term, resource-conserving covers with annual rental payments up to 75 percent of the grazing value of the land. Cost-share assistance also is available for up to 50 percent of the covers and other practices, such as cross fencing to support rotational grazing or improving pasture cover to benefit pollinators or other wildlife. Participants may still conduct common grazing practices, produce

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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: walnut 3-drawer chest; primitive chest; walnut drop leaf table; oak side-by-side secretary; oak dresser; oak table w/2 leaves; cane bottom & oak chairs; drop front writing desk; Japanese hand carved wood trunk; cedar chest; sofa table; Singer treadle base; enamel top kt table; metal kt cupboard; cast reading lamp; walnut framed mirror; walnut corner nic-nac shelf; “The Spirit Takes Flight” Bev Doolittle print; canvas paintings incl. one by Jimmy Yellowhair; Robert Owen Clown picture; Dressmaster sewing machine; lg wood dough bowl; 2-gal crock jug; (8+) Van Briggle pcs: purple girl doing laundry statue; 11.5” purple pitcher/vase; 5”, 9”, 11” & 13” blue vases; purple shell; misc. pcs of Van Briggle; Roseville 653-3” planter; McCoy cookie jar; milk glass; white fluted dishes; Wedgewood dishes; painted dishes; Imperial purple slag ash tray; blue fruit jars; old bottles incl. F.M. Parkinson, Stockton; porcelain doll dishes; costume jewelry; sterling silver spoons; cookbooks; Hamilton Beach malt mixer; fancy work; galv. bucket; HOUSEHOLD & MISC. ITEMS: Crosley upright freezer; expandable cabinet dining room table; homemade kt table (sq converts to rectangle); tall/narrow curio cabinet; china hutch; newer wicker sofa; dbl bed frame; 4-drawer chest; modern oak glider/rocker; maple arm chair; wood book shelf unit; sm pine corner desk; floor lamps; Haier 32” flat screen TV; bedding; needlepoint kits; sewing patterns; usual kt & household items; (2) metal patio/deck chairs; shop vac; lawn/garden tools. TERMS: CASH or GOOD CHECK

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REAL ESTATE: (to be offered approx. 12:00 NOON): Le-Win Building Trades Home built in 1975-76. This ranch style brick home has 1560 sq ft of living space and a 2-stall garage. Home features lg dining & living room areas, 3-bedrooms & 1.5 bathrooms. Owners have the right to accept/reject any and all bids. Terms: $5,000 non-refundable down payment day of auction with balance due at closing. Call John at 815-599-1314 for info. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: oak stand; plank chair; child’s wood chair; JD trailer for pedal tractor; Sno-ler sled; Anco wiper blade cabinet; lg Account Register; Bally Fun-Phone; Custer’s Last Stand picture; Horse Shoe brand wood wringer; vintage table radio; vintage speaker; postal scale; brass kerosene lamps; repro enamel & tin signs; models; cardboard Jungle Target Game; tobacco tins; car emblems; adv items; HOUSEHOLD & GARAGE ITEMS: Kenmore side-byside ref/freezer w/ice & water in door; Kenmore upright freezer; Whirlpool washing machine; Kenmore gas dryer; Mediterranean 4-pc queen bedroom set; blonde & maple single beds; Mediterranean dining room table w/2 leaves/6 chairs & matching lg china hutch; kt table w/roller chairs; maple tables; wing-back chairs; La-Z-Boy recliner; La-Z-Boy sofa w/recliners; Bissell Power Groom vacuum; Sunbeam water cooler; usual kt & household items; Rubbermaid storage cabinet for patio; alum step ladder; lawn/garden tools; Delta 6” bench grinder; Little Tikes picnic table & workshop bench. TERMS: CASH or GOOD CHECK

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hay, mow, or harvest for seed production, conduct fire rehabilitation, and construct firebreaks and fences. With the publication of the CRP regulation today, the Farm Service Agency will accept applications on an ongoing basis beginning Sept. 1, 2015, with those applications scored against published ranking criteria, and approved based on the competiveness of the offer. The ranking period will occur at least once per year and be announced at least 30 days prior to its start. The end of the first ranking period will be Nov. 20, 2015. Later this week, USDA will also announce state-by-state allotments for the State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE). Through SAFE, also a CRP initiative, up to 400,000 acres of additional agricultural land across 37 states will be eligible for wildlife habitat restoration funding. The additional acres are part of an earlier CRP wildlife habitat announcement made by Secretary Vilsack. Currently, more than 1 million acres, representing 98 projects, are enrolled in SAFE. To learn more about participating in CRP-Grasslands or SAFE, visit www.fsa.usda.gov/ crp or consult with the local Farm Service Agency county office. To locate a nearby Farm Service Agency office, visit http://offices.usda.gov. To learn more about the 30th anniversary of CRP, visit www.fsa. usda.gov/CRPis30 or follow on Twitter using #CRPis30. The CRP-Grasslands program was made possible by the 2014 Farm Bill, which builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past six years while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for the taxpayer. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative publicprivate conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda. gov/farmbill.

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Monroe Clinic hosts ‘Take Good Care’ event in Lena LENA — Monroe ClinicLena is opening its doors Wed., July 29, and inviting residents throughout the region to learn how to tailor primary care to their family’s distinct needs. This special program is free to the public and will offer

information for all ages about the newest developments in health and wellness straight from the primary care providers who work on the front lines of care. “While there will be loads of helpful information for our existing patients, we also want

to encourage those who’ve never visited Monroe Clinic before or are between doctors to join us,” said Tiffany Schofield, coach of the Lena branch. “From establishing a strong caregiver-patient relationship to scheduling your child’s doctor appointment

online, our Lena caregivers will be speaking on an array of topics that will interest today’s health care consumers.” Tiffany added it’s an ideal opportunity for new or potential patients to meet and chat with members of the close-

ELIZABETH — The Elizabeth Township Public Library will soon have a new look! A remodeling project will begin in August, lasting approximately three weeks. As the work involves painting and new car-

peting, the library will have to be empty for the duration of the project. Plans involve moving all books, materials, and furniture out while the work is being completed; then moving everything back in.

“Unfortunately, this will mean that the Elizabeth Township Public Library will be closed during this project,” said Director Deb Wunsch. “The Galena Public Library has graciously offered to assist us in getting our patron’s books to them. Any book ordered during this process will be delivered to the Galena Public Library for pickup.” Lynn K. Pease, President of the Elizabeth Township Public Library’s Board of Trustees, is

very excited about the remodeling and said the board and staff of the library have been working on these plans for some time and hope to bring an updated and brighter library to the community. The library’s website is www. elizabethlibrary.org where updates on the project will be posted. The library staff can be contacted during the remodeling at elizabethtownshiplibrary@gmail.com or 815-8582212.

Remodeling is underway at the Elizabeth Township Public Library

Banner year for ticks can make for a miserable summer

STATEWIDE — Since the weather is warming, ticks are appearing. This means we need to be on the lookout for them and take steps to prevent Lyme and other tick-borne diseases: To avoid ticks, walk in the center of trails and avoid tall vegetation. Use a repellent with DEET (on skin or clothing) or permethrin (on clothing and gear). Help younger children apply repellents and keep them away from mouth, eyes, and hands. Check your body for ticks after being outdoors, even in Photo submitted your own yard. It also helps Take the necessary precauto shower and put on clean tions to prevent Lyme Disclothes. ease Remove an attached tick using fine-tipped tweezers these symptoms. as soon as you notice it. If a Prevent family pets from tick is attached to your skin bringing ticks into the home by for less than 24 hours, your limiting their access to tick-inchance of getting Lyme disease fested areas and by using veteris extremely small. inarian-prescribed tick collars Be alert for fever/chills, or spot-on treatment. aches/pains or rash, and notiIf you have any questions fy your health-care provider or concerns, please call the Jo immediately if you have been Daviess County Health Departexposed to ticks and experience ment at: 815-777-0263.

knit Lena health care team. The event will take place Wednesday, July 29 from 5:307 p.m. at Monroe Clinic-Lena, located at 214 N. Schuyler in Lena, IL. Refreshments will be served. Participants can register online at monroeclinic.org or call 877-865-1462. The Monroe Clinic-Lena primary care team will present on the following topics: Elisabeth Anumu, MD: “A Beautiful Primary Care Relationship: Getting off on the Right Foot” Bruce Duemler, MD: “From Smartphones to Smart Care: What’s New in Kids’ Health”” Christopher Bussan, FNP, APNP: “Routine Maintenance: It’s Not Just For Cars” Barbara Gerbick, MD: “Getting Your House In Order: Advance Directives & More”

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LEGALS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Adoption of Prevailing Wage Ordinance Apple River Township and Apple River Road District, Derinda Township and Derinda Road District, Nora Township and Nora Road District, Rawlins Township and Rawlins Road District, Rush Township and Rush Road District, Wards Grove Township and Wards Grove Road District, Warren Township and Warren Road District have adopted the Illinois Prevailing Wage Ordinance. A copy is on file and may be seen by contacting the Supervisor of said Township. (Published in The Scoop Today July 22, 2015) 212153

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JO DAVIESS COUNTY GALENA, ILLINOIS Dubuque Bank and Trust PLAINTIFF Vs. Anthony J. Natale; Illinois Bank & Trust; The Galena Territory Association, Inc.; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00020 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Anthony J. Natale Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants 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: LOT ELEVEN (11) IN SHENANDOAH UNIT NO. 9 OF BRANIGAR’S THE GALENA TERRITORY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE, JO DAVIESS COUNTY ON DECEMBER 3, 1974 IN BOOK 14 OF PLATS, PAGE 43, ALL IN JO DAVIESS COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 246 Blackhawk Trace Galena, IL 61036 and which said Mortgage was made by: Anthony J. Natale the Mortgagor(s), to Galena State Bank & Trust Co., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Jo Daviess County, Illinois, as Document No. 334322; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided

by law and that the 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, Sharon Wand Clerk of the Circuit Court Jo Daviess County Courthouse 330 N. Bench Street Galena, IL 61036 on or before August 21, 2015, 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. 14-15-07828 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. I664049 (Published in The Scoop Today July 22, 29 & Aug. 5, 2015) 212389

PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF STOCKTON APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE # 611 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE VILLAGE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR MAY 1, 2015 TO APRIL 30, 2016 ADOPTED BY THE TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF STOCKTON THIS 14th DAY OF JULY, 2015 PUBLISHED IN PAMPHLET FORM BY AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF STOCKTON, JO DAVIESS COUNTY, THIS 14th DAY OF JULY, 2015 STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF JO DAVIESS CERTIFICATE I, SUSANNE YOUNG, certify that I am the duly appointed and acting municipal clerk of the Village of Stockton, Jo Daviess County, Illinois. I further certify that on July 14, 2015, the Corporate Authorities of the above municipality passed and approved Ordinance # 611, entitled, “Appropriation Ordinance”, which provided by its terms that it should be published in pam-

phlet form. The pamphlet form of Ordinance # 611, including the Ordinance and a cover sheet thereof, was prepared and a copy of the Ordinance was posted in the municipal building, commencing July 16, 2015, and continuing for at least 10 days thereafter. Copies of the Ordinance are also available for public inspection upon request in the office of the municipal clerk. DATED at Stockton, Illinois this 14th day of July, 2015. Susanne Young Village Clerk (Published in The Scoop Today July 22, 2015) 212396

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance of the Stockton Township Park District, Jo Daviess County, IL for its fiscal year beginning on May 1, 2015 and ending April 30, 2016 has been prepared and is available for public review at the Park House and in the lobbies of Illinois Bank & Trust and Citizens State Bank in Stockton, IL. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a public hearing on said proposed Budget and Appropriation Ordinance of the Stockton Township Park District for the 2015/2016 fiscal year will be held in the Park House at Stockton Township Park at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, August 19, 2015, at which time and place all persons interested in said matter may appear and be heard. RONALD PAJA RONALD PAJA Attorney for the Board of Park Commissioners of the Stockton Township Park District (Published in The Scoop Today July 22, 2015) 212397

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Continued from page 1 available at Art Fest including tie-dying and water color painting and coloring,” said Bauer. Art Studio is a party based company working to bring art and creativity to the public. “It’s fun helping people get in touch with their creative side,” said Bauer. “We’ve been very busy today. I’ve had more painters that I imagined and everyone seems to be happy when they finish their project and move back out to the festival.” She said by all early signs, Art Fest appears to be a success and their plans for the future include an opportunity for area high school students to showcase their art. “Many area schools are cutting back on art and music programs, but we want to help those programs stay alive,” she said. “Art is really important.” The Stockton Strong events committee had worked closely with Henry Matheson, a coordinator with All River Road Talent. “There are probably ten artists from that group here in Stockton for the fest,” Laske said. “We started with that organization and then reached out to other communities and we got a nice mix of artisans

and skills.” “This is a very positive activity for the village and we’re already planning next year’s fest,” said Laske. Meanwhile, out in the far reaches of Stockton Park dozens of uniformed fast-pitch softball players were participating in the annual Stockton Memorial Fast-Pitch tournament. “I’ve been hosting this tournament for 23 years now,” said tournament organizer Todd Baber. “We’re playing poolplay here again today.” Pool-play is the process where the six teams participating in the tourney play in two or three team pools and with a positional playoff at the end. “The first place teams in pool play the second place teams and the third place teams play the fourth place teams and so on until there is only one team left,” he said. He said they had played several rounds Friday night and expect to start early Saturday to complete the tourney by Saturday evening. “We’re drawing a few hundred people to the town,” Baber said. “The businesses are busy and things are looking good for the village of Stockton.”

STOCKTON — Stockton music boosters will be having a garage sale on July 31 and August 1 in the fellowship hall of Calvary United Methodist Church, 315 W. Maple Ave, Stockton. If you have anything you would like to donate please contact Penny Duchow (815)947-3919 or Vicki Schulz

(815)275-7398. We will also have 8 foot tables for rent ($10/ table) on which you can sell your own items. Set up will be Thursday evening from 6 - 9. Please give us a call to reserve a table or to arrange a drop off time for items you would like to donate Thanks for supporting music in the Stockton Schools.

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Galena/Jo Daviess County CVB seeks committee members GALENA — The Galena/Jo Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) advisory board recently expanded the size of the CVB Sales & Marketing committee to eleven members. They are currently seeking four new members to the committee in order to gain additional insights and feedback from a broader scope of individuals throughout the county. The committee usually meets monthly on the third Thursday at 11 a.m. in Galena; however, meeting dates, times and loca-

tions are subject to change. Anyone who is interested in joining the committee is asked to submit a statement of interest and a resume to Katherine Walker at director@galena.org by Friday, July 31. The CVB serves all of the communities of Jo Daviess County with a mission of promoting Galena/ Jo Daviess County as the Midwest’s premier destination getaway for overnight visitors. For more additional questions, please contact Walker by e-mail at director@galena.org or by phone at 815.777.3557.

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Pet Talk: Protecting your pets from killer bees TEXAS — Many of us remember our first experience with bees, and it’s usually not positive. You may have been the curious kid who got a little too close to the bee hive, or you may have been the innocent victim who was stung completely by surprise. No matter the situation, the afternoon was spent running and screaming into the house looking for help. Although we know better, our pets may think the humming and buzzing of a bee nest sounds like a good time. Before Fido sniffs too close to a dangerous hive, here are the facts you need to know about protecting your pet from killer bees. Africanized honey bees, or so called “killer bees”, arrived in the United States during the 1990’s. They appear no different than the common European honey bee and can only be told apart by an expert. Although the nick-name suggests a fatal sting, killer bees are no more harmful than the common honey bee. Killer bees gained their nickname from the aggressive way they defend their nests. The more hostile bees readily protecting the nest, the more likely a person or pet is to be stung multiple times. Even though it is common for people to have an allergic or even deadly reaction to a bee sting, dogs are not as susceptible to these harmful responses. Dr. James Barr, clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, explains the common reactions

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dogs experience from a bee sting. “In most cases of pets being stung by a bee, there are not many side effects other than swelling and pain of the area that was stung. They can have occasional more significant reactions, but this is far less common than in people,” he said. “Most of the bee stings in dogs are on the face and head as they are investigating the bee when it stings them. Occasionally there are pets that will try to catch and eat them. A mouth sting could result in swelling of the throat, but this is an unlikely occurrence,” Barr adds. The best way to treat your pet’s bee sting is to prevent it. Owners should regularly check their property for bee hives and consult a pest control operator to safely remove it. Hives can be found in obvious places like trees and shrubs, or in more Photo submitted secluded places, such as in the The best way to treat your pet’s bee sting is to prevent it. The best prevention is limiting your ground, an undisturbed flower dog’s exposure to bees. pot, or even inside your walls. It is not safe to tease the bees in dog away from the area until the Barr, owners should have their tion is still important to protect any way or try to remove the bee hive can be removed is ideal,” pet seen by a veterinarian if the your pet from an afternoon of hive on your own. Pets should advised Barr. swelling seems unusually pain- regret. Keeping your property be kept away from the area until If your pet happens to be stung ful or causes trouble breathing. clear of bee hives will signifiit is cleared by a professional. by a bee, swelling is the most Giving your pet a bath after the cantly decrease the chance of “The best prevention is limiting important reaction an owner incident to remove any remain- Fido coming into contact with a your dog’s exposure to bees. If should watch for. According to ing stingers may be necessary. bee, but remember to leave beeyou see them, then keeping the It is also important to scrape keeping to the professionals. the remaining stingers from Pet Talk is a service of the the skin, rather than pulling or College of Veterinary Medicine tweezing them out. Stingers can & Biomedical Sciences, Texas be effectively scraped from the A&M University. Stories can be skin with a knife or fingernail. viewed on the Web at vetmed. FREEPORT — The next tation services for the general Although it is uncommon tamu.edu/pet-talk. Suggestions Regional Transportation Com- public. An emphasis is placed for pets to have serious reac- for future topics may be directed mittee meeting for Region 1 on seniors, people with dis- tions to a bee sting, preven- toeditor@cvm.tamu.edu. (Boone, Carroll, Jo Daviess, abilities, individuals with lower Stephenson, and Winneba- incomes, and veterans. The Illinois Department of go Counties) will be held on Warren Fire Department Invites You to a . . . Thursday, July 23 at 10 a.m. Transportation has formed an at the Freeport Public Library agreement with North CenMONTHLY located at 100 E. Douglas St. tral Illinois Council of Govin Freeport. Human service ernments (NCICG) for the organizations with an inter- purposes of preparing, impleest in public transportation are menting, and updating the plan strongly encouraged to attend for Region 1 (Boone, Car(Last Saturday of Every Month except November & December) as well as anyone that is inter- roll, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties) and ested in public transit. The Regional Transporta- Region 3 (Bureau, DeKalb, tion Committee is responsi- Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Serving from ble for the development and Ogle, and Putnam Counties). Carryouts are available implementation of the Human For more information about Services Transportation Plan NCICG, HSTP, or if special You may call after 4:00 p.m. to place an order (815) 745-2070 (HSTP). HSTP identifies trans- accommodations are needed, portation needs and develops contact Jacob Matsen at (815) solutions to improve transpor- 433-5830, Ext. 15 Marinated 8 oz. Steak, $ All for

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Southwest Freeport 3 bdr., 2 1/2 bath, 2 car garage, master bath inc. steam room and king sized jet tub, rec room incl. 1/2 bath and shower, exercise room, sun porch with sliders/screens, private yard. Serious only. 815-990-7182. 211558

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LIFT CHAIR. Light blue fabric, in good condition. Lifts up and down but does not recline, $75 Call 815-369-5326.

WINSLOW TWO 2 BDR APTS $325 & $350/mo. Deposit & references required. Stove & refrigerator furnished. No pets. 815-3691043

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CASH FOR SEALED, UNEXPIRED DIABETIC TEST STRIPS or STOP SMOKING PRODUCTS! Make money and help others! Top prices, free shipping, 24 hr payments and friendly service! Call 1-888-440-4001 or TestStripSearch.com (MCN)

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

ATVs/Golf Carts 2008 POLARIS SPORTSMAN 300 ATV 26 hours-like new condition, on-demand AWD, cargo rack, asking $ 2,700, 262-2107528. KAWASAKI MULE 4X4 TRANS 52 hours, like new, paid $11,000 asking $7,500 Call 414-801-0354.

Automobiles 1987 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO V6 FWD. Car show beauty. New factory wheels, new tires. $2500. 847-987-7669 1992 CHRYSLER LEBARON 117k, 4 door LX, good condition, 3.0L V6, many extras, viper alarm, new trans @ 74k, no rust & dents, $2,000 Call 262-2958259. 1994 FIREBIRD Trans Am GT, 25th Anniversary Edition, fully loaded w/62K miles, $12,000, contact Nick 262-949-4434 1996 BUICK PARK AVE New transmission, 114K miles, $1,700, 262-514-2156 1996 CHEVY CAPRICE 4 door, black, LT-1 engine. Performance/ towing package. Leather interior. Power windows. Power door locks. Aluminum wheels, new spare tire w/new aluminum wheel. 12 extra tires & rims, used. 2 new snow tires on rims. Very well maintained, have records. Engine & drive train in very good condition. 128k miles. $2,800 OBO. (262) 492-0228

2000 PLYMOUTH NEON LX Black. 164,000 miles. 4 door, $ 1,700 779-777-0777 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING LIMITED runs, well, newer michelin tires, well maintained, good condition, convertible top does not work, 134k, $1,750 OBO call 262-885-5049.

CASH FOR CARS: Any Make, Model or Year. We Pay MORE! Running or Not Sell your Car or Truck TODAY Free Towing! 2001 FORD FOCUS Red, very Instant Offer: 1-888-420-3805 well maintained, 176 k hwy miles. (MCN) $2400. 224-572-3755 DONATE YOUR CAR TRUCK 2001 RED MUSTANG 125k, very OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR good condition, V6, automatic, THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, $5,250, 262-210-1668 Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. 1-8002002 KIA SPORTAGE 104,000 283-0205 (MCN) miles, 4WD, auto., a/c, runs great, $1800 obo. 262-248-5770 Donate Your Car to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veter2004 PONTIAC MONTANA ans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% 153k, good condition, 7 pass., tax deductible. Call 1-800-656CD/DVD, $2,750. 262-763-6632. 1632 After 5pm. GET CASH TODAY for any car/ 2007 LEXUS RX 350 ex cond., truck. I will buy your car today. Any 86k, heated leather, sunroof, full Condition. Call 1-800-864-5796 power, $15,500 Call 815-245- or www.carbuyguy.com 5038. 2008 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, leather interior, power windows, power seats, steering wheel controls. Preventative maintenance has been done. Mileage: 176,000, excellent condition, $7,500 Call Bob 262-672-1542. 2008 TOYOTA YARIS 40 mi per gallon, great shape, runs good, $5,800 Call 262-206-2302. 2012 TOYOTA COROLLA S 4 dr, great condition, low miles $12,600 Call 414-559-6225. CARS FOR TROOPS! DONATE YOUR CAR and help the military charity of your choice. Fast, free pickup. Tax Deductible. Call Now! 800-955-1628 (MCN)

1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE Gold, 4dr, 99,850 miles, runs good. nice body. $2400 obo. (262)248-5770

Automobiles Wanted

1999 JEEP GR CHEEROKE fully loaded, $3,500 OBO Call 262210-9831 or 262-716-1380.

CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$ PAID! Running or Not, All Years, Makes, Models. Free Towing! We’re Local! 7 Days/Week. Call Toll Free: 1-888-416-2330

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

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

Boats

1978 19’ Century 3000 runabout boat for sale. Newer mechanicals with 5.7L 300HP Mercruiser, SS prop, EZ loader trailer, well kept. $2,500 OBO (815) 590-3566

1993 18’ RANGER 690 FISHERMAN 175hp evinrude v6, ss prop, 2 axle ranger trailer w/brakes, 4 new tires & barings, fishfinder, mincora autopilot, on board charger w/cover $11,500 Call 262763-3209 leave a message.

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

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

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Lena Garage Sales 108 W PROVOST Fri July 24 8-4 Sat July 25 9-1. Coffee table, exercise stepper, hammock, coats, comforters, vintage, housewares, & more. 204 W. LENA ST 7/24 & 7/25 8-12. Green recliner sofa, 36” Sony Vega TV, vintage Atari 2600, Sovereign Hot Springs cover, grill, stuffed animals & misc. 574 W QUAIL DR Thurs. July 23 & Fri. July 24 8-5, Sat. July 24 8-? safe, clothes, coats, jewelry, manicure table w/ lights & stool, jars, some fishing stuff, lots of misc.

Turn your trash into someone else’s treasure and fill your pockets with cash. You can place an ad in the Rock Valley Publishing Newspapers and let others know what goods you will be selling.

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

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For Sale

2003 HONDA PWC 3 seat, 165 hp turbo. Low hrs. Includes drive on JetDock/trailer. $5000. 262492-8989 2008 ALUMACRAFT CLASSIC 16.5’, black, twin hall, custom trailmate trailer, honda 75 hp electric start stainless prop, minnkota 55 pd bow mounted, lawrence X50 locator, mouring cover, app. 30 hours in water, stored indoors all the time, $12,000 Call 262-5142373. 24’ MAXUM. 1994, 350 Mercruiser. Kitchen, bdrms, trailer. Trade in? $9,900 847-395-2669 OUTBOARD MOTOR 5.5HP $80. 630-279-6747 or 630-873-0247

2003 CROSSROADS PARADISE POINTE 33 ft. 5th Wheel, excellent condition, 2 slide outs, 19’ awning, sleeps 4, new A/C condenser, mattress and fridge, winter cover, pictures on rvtrader. com, Twin Lakes, $12,900 OBO Call 847-815-2500 or timo@ peakmetals.com. 2003 KEYSTONE CABANA 22ft Travel Trailer, Orig. owner. Excellent condition. Stored inside. $6,000. 414-322-0340. 2003 LAYTON TRAVEL TRAILER 30 feet, newer appl., slide out. Great condition. $7,200. 847-3951554. 2004 CEDAR CREEK FIFTH WHEEL CAMPER 2 slides, heated tanks, cold weather camping, a/c, 19ft. awning $12,000 OBO 815-238-1259

28’ TRAVEL TRAILER 4 Winds Express, no slides, sleeps 8, under storage, includes: 2 flat screen tvs, dishes, pots, pans, bedding, silverware, winter cover & hitch. Resealed roof seams 2014, new microwave, tires and batteries $6000 obo Call 608931-0529 or 262-724-7164. Pictures on Craiglist.

Farm Machinery 2007 CASE 580M loader backhoe, 4 wheel drive 1500 hours heated cab, valved $42,000 262497-6176 42” RIDING MOWER Ryobi 19 hp. $450 847-212-9039 BACKHOE/LOADER John Deere 310, 2004, 3,436hrs. A/C, valved, $39,900. 262-497-6176

Campers and RVs

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

JOHN DEERE 4420 COMBINE 2,260 hours, very nice condition, always sheded, ready to work, 262-539-2829.

1990 24’ MOTOR HOME American by Cobra, chevy 350 engine, runs good, tires good, onan generator, new refrigerator, needs some repair, $2,500 Call 847395-5128.

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

JOHN DEERE MODEL A & R TRACTORS 10’ disk, David Bradley, not used stored for years, as is, 262-895-6550.

1993 32’ 5TH WHEEL SIERRA CAMPER 17’ slide out, sleeps 4, AC & heat, $1,750 Call 262-7636121.

2006 SIERRA 5TH WHEEL 28.5 one slide out, bought new in 2007, excellent condition, non smoker, no pets, stored inside, many extras, $15,900 Call 262878-9485.

1999 PACE ARROW 36’, 60k, Ford Tritom, V10, 2 slides, duel air, very well maintained, $25,000 Call 815-985-0795. 2000 31’ DAMON MH 34k mi., new tires & battery, clean, $13,500 Call 815-319-0841.

26’ MOTOR HOME 25M original miles, fleetwood model, newer tires, ps & brakes, auto, AC, backup camera, loaded, stove, fridge, oven, micro., freezer, gen., full size ba., sleeps 6, loads of cabinets, special window treatments & much more. $16,750 Call 847922-6341.

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1997 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURE slide out, low miles, good shape, ford gas, extras, $17,500 OBO Call 262-878-1397.

MASSEY FERGUSON 1655 Compact tractor, hydrostatic, 2 speed rear axel, 48” loader, 54” mower, snow blade, forklift, $3,700 OBO Call 847-838-1916.

Motorcycles

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ORIGINAL JEEP PARTS: From 2005 Wrangler (went to lift kit), less than 25,000 on parts, springs, shocks, steering stabilizer, front and rear sway bars, tail shaft, front and rear bumpers. Euro Grille guard, Olympic rear bumper with trailer hitch and tire carrier. One new Olympic heavy duty tire mount. Call for prices or make an offer for all. 262-4929802.

1982 HONDA ASPENCADE all carbs recently rebuilt, 32k, looks good & runs good, $3,000 OBO Call 262-763-3209 leave a message. 1982 HONDA ASPENCADE all carbs recently rebuilt, 32k, looks good & runs good, $3,000 OBO Call 262-763-3209 leave a message. 1994 HONDA MAGNA VF, 750, 8,800 miles, new tires, tune-up last year, very well kept, $2,400 OBO Call 262-308-8004.

2005 KAWASAKI NOMAD 1600 23k miles, dealer installed Roadhouse dooleys, Kuryakyn grips, cobra light bar, cobra luggage rack, kuryakyn offset highway pegs, handlebar bag, Kawasaki chrome trim packages for hard bags, K&N air filter, storage cover, tires almost new, garage kept, excellent condition, strong runner, ready to ride today $5,500 Call 847-881-6865.

1989 LINCOLN TOWN CAR good condition, 112k, new tires, $1,700 OBO Call 262-332-7248. 1995 CHRYSLER LEBARON CONVERTIBLE Fla car, 56k, looks & runs great, $5,300 Call 262-394-5087. 2002 FORD T-BIRD 62k, new tires, new battery, bluetooth, hard top convertible, black, $12,900 Call 847-302-1712.

Sport Utilities

Sports/Classic Cars 1948 CHEVY 1-1/2 ton, in pieces, includes engine & trans. Best offer 262-989-4112 1950 FORD CHOPPED TOP mercury grill, flathead V8, 4 on the floor, $18,000 OBO Call 262327-0626. 1959 OLDS SUPER 88 4 dr. original, rare factory stick shift, runs for restoration. $3200. 847740-8327

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1969 FORD MUSTANG MACH 1 390, asking $28,500 Call 847265-8682. 1978 LINCOLN MARK V 65,000 miles, no rust, must see excellent condition. 608-293-0453

Parts & Accessories

1982 CM450 CUSTOM HONDA Good cond. low miles, needs carbs cleaned, $1200obo 847838-1039

1999 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD KING CLASSIC 39k, well maintained, big boar kit, lots of chrome, two-toned paint blue & silver, harley davidson white wall tires, $7,500 OBO Call 262-5342574

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

TRIKE, 2004 HONDA VTX1800C w/Motortrike conversion kit 39,000 mi. exc. cond., $13,800 OBO. 815-541-7078

2001 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT. 4x4 loaded very good condition. $4900 obo. 847-204-2861

Trucks & Trailers 1994 CHEVY S10 4.3 V6 man. trans., 187K mi., 4x4 works great, $2250 OBO 815-947-2322

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2006 CHEVY WT 201K miles, ex cab, 2WD $4000 OBO 608-2893436

TRAILER SALE! DUMP TRAILERS STEEL & Aluminum; 10’,12’,14’,16’ 10k & 14k bumper pull & gooseneck. 6’ x 12’ x72” V-nose ramp door $2,750.00; 7’x10’x72” & 7’x12’x72” V-nose ramp door. 515-972-4554 www. Fo r t D o g e Tr a i l e r Wo r l d . c o m (MCN)

VERY NICE CALKINS 2500 LB AXLE for up to 17’ boat, roller trailer w/newer tires, $425 Call 262-374-9175.

Vans, Mini Vans

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

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2003 TRAIL KING, electric brakes, 23860 gvw, $7000. 262497-6176

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2006 SOFTTAIL STANDARD, 600 miles. New Bars, Bags, Pipes, Mirrors, Tank Panel. Security System. 200 rear tire. $11,500/OBO. Call after 5:30PM. 262-767-1904 2011 HARLEY ROAD KING CLASSIC 11,500 miles, Black, rear back rest, LED turn signals, V&H 2:1 Pro Exhaust, S&E Intake, Custom Gauge Cluster, Boom audio system, LA Choppers 16” Handlebars, mechanic book, motorcycle stand included. Asking $15,500 (262) 210-6819. 2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON Heritage Softtail w/engine guard, sec. system, Pearl White, exc. cond, only 2,000 miles. Asking $15,800. 262-374-0941 or 262-763-9042.

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

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Come to the Elizabeth Community Fair Friday, July 24th - Sunday, July 26th, 2015

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Welcome to the Elizabeth Community Fair, one of the last two community fairs remaining in the State of Illinois - July 24, 25, & 26 Sunday July 26 11 a.m. 5th Annual “Carp Allen” Memorial Horseshoe Tournament

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Noon – 4 p.m. Petting Zoo by Jo Daviess County Young Farmers Noon – 5 p.m. Carnival Open

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Noon Basketball Skill Drills 2 p.m. Ag Olympics– by River Ridge FFA and Jo Daviess Young Farmers

Have Fun at the Elizabeth Community Fair from all of us at 102 N. Main Street Elizabeth, IL 61028

Have a Great Time at the Fair

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2015 Parade Theme is Let Freedom Ring Parade Starts @ 11 a.m. on Saturday Fair Highlights: Friday July 24 7 a.m. Steer Weigh-in 9 a.m. Dairy Judging 9 a.m. Sheep Judging 10 a.m. Crafts & Gardening Judging (Exhibit hall closed to public during judging) 2 p.m. Dairy Goat Judging 5 - 10pm Carnival Open 7 p.m. Fantasy Pullers (weigh-in 5 p.m.) Saturday July 25 8 a.m. Beef Heifer Judging 11 a.m. Parade Noon Free Lunch on the Grounds for first 500 through the gate! Prepared by The Beef Association, The Elizabeth Banking Center Noon-10pm Carnival Open 12:30 p.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull sign-up at the lower ball diamond 1 p.m. Steer Judging 1 p.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull Starts by Jo Daviess County Young Farmers 3 p.m. Truck Show & Shine 7 p.m. Fantasy Truck Pulling (Weigh-in 5 p.m.) 7 p.m. Elizabeth Fair Queen, Junior Miss & Little Miss Elizabeth Pageant: Let Freedom Ring

2015 Elizabeth Community Fair Friday, July 24 • Saturday, July 25 • Sunday, July 26 Friday July 24th

Elizabeth Community Fair

Admission: • Adult Season Pass-$12 • Child’s Season Pass (6-12 yr old)-$6 • Adult Daily-$6 • Child’s Daily (6-12 yrs old)- $3 • 5 and Under- FREE • Wristband For Unlimited Carnival Rides All Weekend: $10 (Parent/Guardian release must be signed before children are allowed to enter carnival - Forms available at the fair.)

• 7 a.m. – Steer Weigh In • 9 a.m. – Dairy Judging • 9 a.m. – Sheep Judging • 10 a.m. – Crafts & Gardening Judging • 2 p.m. – Dairy Goat Judging • 5-10 p.m. – Carnival Open • 7 p.m. – Fantasy Pullers (Weigh in 5 p.m.) Throughout the Weekend:

• Great Food • • Vendors • • Antique Tractor and Engine Displays • • Music •

Saturday July 25th

• 8 a.m. – Beef Heifer Judging • 11 a.m. – Elizabeth Community Parade • Noon – Free Lunch on Grounds for ﬁrst 500 through the gate (Prepared by the Jo Daviess Beef Association, Provided by Illinois Bank and Trust, Elizabeth Banking Center)

• Noon-10 p.m. – Carnival Open • 12:30 p.m. – Kiddie Tractor Pull (sign up at the lower ball diamond) • 1-6 p.m. – Bingo Tent Open (by Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce) • 1 p.m. – Steer Judging • 1 p.m. – Kiddie Tractor Pull Starts (by the Jo Daviess County Young Farmers) • 3 p.m. – Truck Show and Shine • 7 p.m. – Fantasy Truck Pull (Weigh in 5 p.m.- Sponsored by Apple River State Bank)

Elizabeth Community Fair

• 7 p.m. – Elizabeth Fair Queen, Jr. Miss, and Little Miss Pageant

Sunday July 26th

• 11 a.m. – 5th Annual “Carp Allen” Memorial Horseshoe Tournament • Noon-4 p.m. – Petting Zoo (by Jo Daviess County Young Farmers) • Noon-5 p.m. – Carnival Open • Noon – Basketball Skill Drills • 2 p.m. – Ag Olympics (by the River Ridge FFA and the Jo Daviess Young Farmers) • 3:30 p.m. – Euchre Tournament in the Community Building • 5 p.m. – Pre Show Festivities • 6 p.m. – Hypnotist Jim Wand For more information please visit our website at http://elizabethcommunityfa.wix.com/ elizcommfair 212431

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Elizabeth’s Paint the Barnyard Run-Color Run

(Left) Jo Daviess County Sheriff Kevin Turner learns that orange is not the new black at the first “rest” station in Elizabeth’s Paint the Barnyard Run- Color Run

Tracy Siegner photos

Saturday’s heat and humidity didn’t put a damper on this volunteer team’s fun at The Paint the Barnyard Run- Color Run in Elizabeth GROWING WITH YOU.

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