PRSRT STD U.S. Postage Paid Rock Valley Publishing **ecrwss Postal Customer The Shopper Published by ROCK VALLEY PUBLISHING LLC 7124 Windsor Lake Pkwy, Suite 5 • Loves Park, IL 61111 • 815.654.4850 • www.RVPNEWS.com VOL. 24 • ISSUE 7 FREE THURSDAY, FEB. 2, 2023 431545 High Top Tree Service LLC Tree removal/trimming • Storm damage Stump grinding • Climbing specialist Tyler Smith • Fully licensed and insured Byron, IL • tyler@hightoptreeservice.com Call/Text 815-980-0678 • Serving Winnebago and Ogle Counties 424450 431682 Sunday Morning Worship 9 a.m. All are welcome! First Lutheran Church 627 Taylor St., Pecatonica, IL We Offer: Accounting & Tax Service Business - Individual - Partnership EXTENDED HOURS DURING TAX SEASON CALL 815-234-8100 for an appointment 137 W. Walnut , Suite #1 Byron, IL 61010 Jeanette Heesaker CPA 392743 220 E. Exchange St., Freeport, IL 815-232-2525 Price subject to change without notice. Groeling Salvage 40¢ PER POUND 429553 24 Hour Emergency Service Heating/Cooling Systems Gas/Wood Fireplaces Air Duct Cleaning • Filtration Systems Take Advantage of up to $500 in Utility Rebates - Ask Us How! 444 Meadows Drive, Freeport 815-233-1622 • www.bomarheating.com 432284
Page 2 THE SHOPPER Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 BELVIDERE COLLECTIBLE COINS 880 Belvidere Rd. (Logan Square), Belvidere, IL • bcoins60@yahoo.com 815.547.7111 www.GoldSilverJewelryCoin.com NEED CASH? Turn your Gold and Silver into CASH! 10% MORE for jewelry with this ad! BUYING ALL: U.S. Rare Coins • World Coins • Proof Sets • Mint Sets • BU Rolls • Gold • Silver Platinum • Dental Gold • Jewelry • Sterling Silver • Scrap Gold Bullion • Currency • Pocket Watches Diamonds • .999 Fine Silver/Gold Plate Costume Jewelry • Silverware • Foreign Exchange Gold • Silver • Jewelry • Coins Flatware • Diamonds • Sterling 403686 M-F 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Local Authors Sell locally written works! to over 40 your books here! Home 432250 800-373-5550 • ClearyBuilding.com Get started at ClearyBuilding.com Farm, Homes & Cabins, Commercial, Suburban, Horse, Unique Discover The Cleary Advantage Featuring: • Proven Reliability Since 1978 • Debt-Free, Your Money Is Safe • Search Our Buildings • Virtual Planning • Financing Available Celebrating our 45th Anniversary Oregon, IL 815-732-9101 430981 Appointments and drop-off services still available. DIRECT DEPOSIT • E-FILING We offer professional tax preparation for • INDIVIDUALS • FARMS • • SMALL BUSINESS • • RENTAL PROPERTY • 815-297-1234 1701 S. Galena Ave. Freeport, IL 61032 Linda Symons, AFSP Amanda Symons, AFSP NEW CLIENTS WELCOME! 431617 Mowery Auto PArt Hours: M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat. 8 a.m. - Noon 815-599-0480 686 Van Buren, Freeport, IL www.moweryauto.com Also buying junk cars & trucks 431741 YES! WE ARE OPEN! Despite the recent fire, we are still open during normal business hours. We appreciate your continued support! Call for more information! Hazel Doty of Pecatonica will celebrate her 100th birthday on Feb. 13. There will be a family birthday party for her. If you would like to help her celebrate, Hazel would love to receive a birthday card from you at: 15074 Doty Rd., Pecatonica, IL 61063. Hazel Baebler was born in Freeport, IL, and moved to Pecatonica in 1944 when she married Martin Doty. Hazel has 4 children: George (Linda) Doty of Pecatonica, Dale (Shannon) Doty of College Station, TX, Karen (Terry) Brown of Rockford and Mary Doty of Winnebago. She also has 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Happy 100th Birthday! 432273 The Journal • The Herald • The Gazette Tempo • Belvidere Republican The Clinton Topper • The Shopper The Independent-Register The Scoop Today • The Shopper’s Guide Your weekly community news in your hands... Find us online: rvpnews.com • indreg.com Weekly news such as: Community news, police beat, local news, upcoming events, church news, legals, auctions, classifieds... 393035
Sales / Marketing
Part-Time Advertising Sales Representative
We are currently seeking a Part-Time Advertising Sales Representative to serve new and current clients in our Belvidere market. If you like a fast-paced environment and enjoy a challenge, this is the opportunity for you!
For immediate consideration
send resume /job history to:
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Fax: (262) 725-6844 392954
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Rock Valley Publishing , your hometown newspapers serving the stateline has an opening for an experienced Media Sales Representative to call on current and new accounts in a protected sales territory.
Growing area with many new businesses, this is a great opportunity for the right applicant. We publish newspapers, shoppers and niche publications throughout the stateline. You have the opportunity to sell into all Rock Valley Publishing. L.L.C. publications, making your paycheck much larger!
For immediate consideration send resume/job history to:
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Other Real Estate
Large Estate Sale
320 N. Hudson St., Stockton, IL
431954
Friday & Saturday, Feb. 3 & 4 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5 • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Collectible glassware, crocks, bowls, jugs. Christmas decorations, linens, handmade quilts, rolling pin collection, bedroom set, lamps, kerosene lamps, collectible vases, small tables, craft items, antique books, kitchen items, small kitchen appliances, antique chest, irobot vacuum, massage chair pad, walker, library table, quilting supplies, thimble collection, small kitchen table, craft items, sewing machine and so much more. No pre-sales. Accepting cash or venmo only.
TRANSPORTATION
Automobiles
1969 & 1977 CADILLAC ELDORADOS For Parts/Restoration. Call 262-581-5371.
2001 JAGUAR S 3.0 6 cyl. Newer tires, struts, will not pass emissions. Runs well. $2,300 262308-7761
2008 YUKON DENALI XL With a 6.2 liter motor, 168,000 miles, 2nd owner, runs great, interior in exc. cond. w/new tires, some rust. Family vehicle, have work provided vehicle, looking to sell to good home. $10,000 or OBO. Please call or text 262-758-4769.
2009 CHRYSLER TOWN & Conntry Minivan, Dark Green Exterior, Tan Interior, 3.3 V6 Engine, Fair Condition, Weak Reverse $1,800. Call 608-921-4010
Bicycles
JEEP COMANCHE MOUNTAIN BIKE Paperwork for authenticity. Text to (262) 989-4112
ONLINE ONLY AUCTION
BIDDING OPENS: THURSDAY, JAN. 26 at 8 A.M.
PART 1 BIDDING CLOSES: SUNDAY, FEB. 5 at 6 P.M.
PART 2 BIDDING CLOSES: MONDAY, FEB. 6 at 6 P.M.
Hack’s Auction Antique Center – 410 W. Third St., Pecatonica, IL 61063
1,000 Quality Items! Featuring Great Collection Antiques, Primitives, Country Store, Adv., Artwork, Art Pottery, Stoneware & Much More! 160+ Pcs. Rare & Unusual Art Pottery Incl. Teco, Niloak Mission, Rookwood, Roseville Tourist-Rozane, Weller, Van Briggle, Nokomis, Red Wing, Door County, Rushmore, Wannopee, Peters & Reed, Owens, More! Native American CollectionStone Axes-Medicine Bags-Beaded-Artwork-Baskets-Textiles, More. National Brass Cash Register; Early Automotive Valve Springs Index; Mission Oak Furniture; Jarvie Candlesticks, C.I. Toys; Roycroft & Hammered Copper; Litho Adv. Pocket Buttons; Early Pocket Mirrors; 1912 Roosevelt Battle Flag; Western Framed Artwork Incl. Russell; Duck Decoys; Tin Litho Windup Toys; German Bisque & Collector Dolls, Houses, Furniture; Mohair Teddy Bears; Vintage Hot Wheels & Matchbox Collection; Gold & Vintage Jewelry; Sterling Silver; Cameos; Fine China & Glassware; Mary Gregory; Ephemera & Early Historical Books; Snuff Boxes; Records; Comic Books; Local Post Cards; Old Sleepy Eye; Scrimshaw; Much More!
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Hack’s Auction & Realty Service, Inc.
Greg & Swan Hachmeister, Auctioneers www.hacksauction.com
Pecatonica, IL 815-239-1436
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Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm Sat. 9am-1pm 815-239-1200
FREELANCE REPORTERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS NEEDED
Rock Valley Publishing is seeking freelance reporters and photographers to produce local news and photos for your hometown newspaper. Weekly stories and photos needed for Machesney Park, Loves Park, Rockton, Roscoe, Pecatonica, Winnebago, Stillman Valley and Byron. Writing and reporting experience a plus. Work from home as an independent contractor with no in-office requirement. PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO: mbradley@rvpublishing.com
HUGE FARM TOY AUCTION
DAN NELSON COLLECTION
SATURDAY, FEB. 11 • 9:30
• POLO, IL
A.M. (storm date: Sunday, Feb. 12)
Held at: Jane Addams Community Center, 430 W. Washington St., Cedarville, IL 600+ TOYS! SPECIAL ITEMS: Farmall Super M Pedal Tractor; IH Red Power 10’ Banner featuring 5088 Tractor; Ford 1/8th Tractor & Wagon. JD: 9300T 4x4, 5020, 4850 FWA, 8650, 5010, 8400, 4955, 70 Precision, 730, 720 HC, B with umbrella, 12 Combine, JD GP, 8760 4x4, 9610 Combine, 4010, 630 LP, 4020 with 3 pt, 8020, 4450, 4020 with duals, 50-520 Set, 2640 FD, LA with Mower, Plus 30+ JD Implements & assort. JD Toys. IHC: 1566, 1256, SH, IH Max 5,000,000, 856, IH Mag, 460 Orchard, 1086, 1468, 1066 Special Ed, 826 Rops, 1586, 544, 504, T340 Crawler, 2-3588, 2+2, 460 Precision, 520 Precision, 1456, 886, 1456 Gold, 5288, 4994, Plus other Assort. IHC Implements. OTHER: Ford 9N 50th Anniv; 25+ Assort. Pickup Truck Banks; Danbury Mint Plates; Boone County Fair Buggy; Oliver 88; 6 Pc. Hubley-MH; Oliver S-77 Puller, Louisville; MF; Fox Fire; New Holland TR Combine; True Scale; JD Pocket Knives; MF 8680 Combine; CIH Historical Sets; Airplane Banks; Assort. Belt Buckles; Ford Big Blue; 6 Pace Setter Decanters with boxes; Assort. Cars. 1/64TH: IHC 66 Series, 9 boxes full set; IHC White 5,000,000; IHC Collectors 100-200-300-400; JD Historical Sets; Woods Semi; CIH Steiger Cougar II; AC Lawn & Garden Set; CIH Belt Harvestor; Gleaner; MF; Case 1370; CAT; Plus Other Tractors. TERMS: Cash or check with picture ID. Preview 1 hr. prior to sale. Auction held inside with seating, lunch available.
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Check website for many pictures: proauctionsllc.com RICK GARNHART, AUCTIONEER • IL Lic: 440000901 WI Lic. #2844-52 • German Valley, IL • 815-238-3044 431442 SERVING NORTHERN ILLINOIS AND SOUTHERN WISCONSIN Classifieds RockValleyPublishing Call 815.877.4044 to place your ad AD DEADLINE: Monday at Noon Merchandise Real Estate For Sale/Rent Plumbing Services employment for sale rentals & real estate automotive services offered BUSINESS & SERVICES REAL ESTATE FOR RENT FIND BARGAINS IN THE CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE HELP WANTED e e e e e e e e e e Misc. Services Announcements CLASSIFIED IN-COLUMN ADS cannot be credited or refunded after the ad has been placed. Ads canceled before deadline will be removed from the paper as a service to our customers, but no credit or refund will be issued to your account. DISCLAIMER NOTICE This publication does not knowingly accept fraudulent or deceptive advertising. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all ads, especially those asking for money in advance. FOR SALE ROUND BALES GRASS/HAY Priced Reasonably 815-291-2381 Excellent quality, net wrapped, stored inside. Also plastic wrapped haylage and oatlage for sale. Also alfalfa bales. 427078 Farm Market 392946 TOP PRICES PAID For your lame & injured cattle Call Collect 815-871-2697
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