EW020923 by Southern Lakes Newspapers / Rock Valley Publishing

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

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 8 FREE ThuRsday, FEB. 9, 2023 1 Year (52 issues) for $31.95 In Winnebago County • Tempo H Local News H School Sports H Local Events H Local Advertisers (support your local businesses) H Legals & Auctions Rock ValleyPublishing LLC Please check to subscribe to the: r The Gazette r The Herald r The Post-Journal r Tempo Please Print: Date______________________________________________________________________ Name_____________________________________________________________________ Address____________________________________P.O. Box___________Apt._________ City, State, Zip______________________________________________________________ Phone________________________Email________________________________________ r New r Renewal Subscription paid $_______ r Check Enclosed r Credit Card r Electronic Check (Make checks payable to Rock Valley Publishing) CREDIT CARD Credit Card Number___________________________________ CID__________________ Name on card____________________________________ Expires___________________ Billing address (if different from above) ELECTRONIC CHECK ACH-routing____________________________________ Acct. #_____________________ Mail form along with payment to: Rock Valley Publishing, 7124 Windsor Lake Pkwy #5, Loves Park, IL 61111-3802 Or call to subscribe: 815-877-4044 406835 430745 The Journal,

and Tempo

Gazette, Herald

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 431545 20 E. Stephenson St., Downtown Freeport 815-235-4911 ritewayfreeport.com Mon - Fri 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday 9 am to 4 pm Accent Rugs Select Lamps, End Tables and Coffee Tables BEDROOM SETS Bedrooms • Living Rooms • Dining Rooms • Kitchens • Appliances • Office FREE Delivery & Removal of old furniture! Layaway Available. BUY NOW & PAY WITH TAX REFUND! ALL ITEMS SALE PRICED FOR YOUR VALENTINE Bedding Bean Bags, Hassocks, Pictures and Mirrors SOFA & LOVE SEATS Discount Living Room Items starting4pc.setsat $599.95 ALL Serta & Therapedic YOUR LOCAL DEALER Northwest IL Largest Furniture, Mattress & Appliance Dealer FINANCING AVAILABLE Short & Long Term Options Discount Bedroom Items Sofas startingat $469.95 dining room & dinette sets starting3pc.setsat $479.95 OVER 50 TO CHOOSE FROM! ALL APPLIANCES ON SALE 432585 CAPTAIN PERCY DARVILLE - Winner of the Prestigious 2007 Cacique Award Master Fisherman & Guide to Celebrities & Dignitaries PERCY BONEFISH OUR DOORS ARE OPEN - CALL NOW! **TRIPS START AT $700.00 PER DAY** Contact Percy (Before 7am or After 7pm Only) 242-464-4149 or 242-367-8119 or 561-594-7929 (All Payments to Percy Darville) fivehearts2@gmail.com 5530 N/W 21st Terrace, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 431614 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 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. M 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 392194

Page 2 THE SHOPPER Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023 Randy Manus, Owner 37 Years in Business MANUS REPAIR & STORAGE PECATONICA, IL Call 239-2588 Complete Auto Repair 392176 FRAME & UNI-BODY STRAIGHTENING EXPERT PAINT MATCHING 815-239-1853320 Reed St.Pecatonica, IL 392177 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 220 E. Exchange St., Freeport, IL 815-232-2525 Price subject to change without notice. Groeling Salvage 40¢ PER POUND 429553 219 Main St. Pecatonica, IL 815-239-2349 24/7 Access SUMMITFITNESSOFPECATONICA.COM 393267 4 MOS. $145 Auction deAdline is noon FridAy!!! contact rhonda Marshall at rmarshall@rvpublishing.com for information on advertising. Check out these AUCTIONS!!! LARGE PUBLIC AUCTION SATURDAY, FEB. 11 • RUNNING TWO RINGS! Lunch by: Moni • 9 A.M. • Comfort Station Available LOCATION: Boone Co. Fairgrounds, 8847 IL Rt. 76, 1 mi. north of Belvidere. ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, HOUSEHOLD, YARD, TOOLS & MISC.! DRESS FOR THE COLD WEATHER! OWNERS: H. Greenlee Living Trust, M. Born, B. Backe, K. Kowal, J. McLaughlin, A. Paulson Trust and C. McConnell. LEE AUCTION SERVICE Belvidere, IL 61008 - Cell # 815-988-0249 AUCTIONEER: LYLE LEE, IL State License #440.000200 / WI #2863-52 CLERKS & CASHIERS: LEE AUCTION SERVICE Visit our website at www.leeauctionservice.com for terms and check out AuctionLook.com or AuctionZip.com for pictures and more information. 432514 432600 1414 State Rd 23, Dodgeville, WI - 608-935-3326 Foracompletelisting/photosvisitourwebsitesat   1414 STATE ROAD 23, tidDODGEVILLE 608.935.3326 1703 8th STREET, MONROE 608.328.8331 4% Credit Card Convenience Charge SAVE 20% ON ALL PARTSBEST DEALS OF THE YEAR!!! 2023 DODGEVILLE AUCTION DATES  GREAT SAVINGS ON TWINEOIL-NET WRAPHAY PRESERVATIVES AND MORE! FINANCING AVAILABLE - Call Larry Bomkamp - (608)574-7419 at least 2 days before the sale. Consignments will be taken until FEB. 15 at 5:00 p.m.Call Bill Hennessey at (608)574-2104 432582 431618 Wednesday, March 1 at 10:30 a.m. Sale to be held at: Polo Area Senior Center 101 E. Mason St., Polo, IL 61044 For Information Contact: Lenny Bryson - Auctioneer PO Box 38, Polo, IL 61064 Office: 815-946-4120 Owner, DEN Trust #10-13 Attorney, Doug Floski 815-234-5454 For complete listing of sale bill, maps, tax info, and terms & conditions, etc. visit www.lennybrysonauctioneer.com FARMLAND AUCTION SELLING AS 1 PARCEL - OPEN TENANCY FOR 2023 164 Acres +/- platted acres TOTAL 164 Acres +/- of Farmland Only Sections 25 & 26 of Pine Creek Township, Ogle County, IL Ogle County, IL ONLINE ONLy AUCTION Hacksauction.hibid.com Kay Hundertmark Estate Auction 9111 E. Edwardsville Rd., German Valley, IL 61039 AUCTION PREVIEW: Saturday, Feb. 25 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. BIDDING OPENS: Saturday, Feb. 25 • 8 a.m. Featuring a 1999 Fairmont Happy House Manufactured Home w/ 2 Bedrooms & 2-Baths. 2007 Chrysler PT Automobile w/ Only 55,000 Miles! Household Furnishings & Collectibles; Oak Furniture; Betty Boop & Elvis Collection; Costume Jewelry; Large & Small Appliances; Kitchen Aid Artisan Stand Mixer; China & Glassware; Household Furniture; Toys; Tackle; Much More! Hack’s Auction & Realty Service, Inc. Greg & Swan Hachmeister, Auctioneers www.hacksauction.com Pecatonica, IL 815-239-1436 I.A.F.L. #444.000128 432601 Scot Forge West Lot • Clinton Saturday, March 18 • 9 A.M. “Ag Related Consignments Wanted” Machinery, Tractors, Hay, Vehicles, Trailers, Smalls, Etc. Alumni Contacts for Consignments Loren Bobolz 608-449-4021• Bill Kutz 608-207-0151 • Jason Henschler 608-289-1716 ANNUAL CLINTON FFA ALUMNI AUCTION Watch Facebook for ads & pictures 432540 Dean George Auctioneer 392180 PECATONICA PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service Most Insurance Plans Accepted Hours: Monday-Friday 9-6 Saturday 9-1 239-1200 413 Main St. Pecatonica, IL PECATONICA PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service Most Insurance Plans Accepted Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm Sat. 9am-1pm 815-239-1200 413 Main St. Pecatonica, IL 393045 your source for on-line news: RVPNEWS.COM

business & service

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:

Vicki Vanderwerff, Director of Advertising

Email: vicki@southernlakesnewspapers.com

Fax: (262) 725-6844

ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE

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:

Vicki Vanderwerff, Director of Advertising

Email: vicki@southernlakesnewspapers.com

Fax: (262) 725-6844

real estate

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

The Wheel Deal

$1995

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Bicycles

Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023 THE SHOPPER Page 3 $$$ $$$ $$$ $$$ $$$ $$$ $$$ $$$ $$$ $$$ $$$ $$$ $$$ IF SO, WE WILL RUN YOUR AD IN THE JOURNAL, THE HERALD, THE GAZETTE, TEMPO, BELVIDERE REPUBLICAN & THE SHOPPERS AT No Charge! Are you selling a single item for LESS THAN $100? $$$ $$$ • Private Party Only • Just fill out the coupon below and drop off or mail to: Rock Valley Publishing, FREE Ad 1102 Anne Street Delavan, WI 53115 Ads will not be accepted without the following information. Only one free ad per month. YOUR NAME PHONE ADDRESS Write your ad below, One Word Per Box, be sure to include your price 429767 FIND YOUR NEXT HOME IN THE CLASSIFIEDS help wanted transportation Sales / Marketing for sale 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 FIND YOUR NEXT AUTO IN THE CLASSIFIEDS Misc. Services 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.

for rent

397465 SHARED OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT 250 square feet of shared office space for rent in downtown Belvidere on State Street. Prime 1st floor space with parking. $235 per month plus $49 in utilities. Call Pete at 630.915.3535 Farm Market

OPPORTUNITY

392946 TOP PRICES PAID For your lame & injured cattle Call Collect 815-871-2697

PARTY

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your car, truck, motorcycle, boat or RV for one price and it runs for up to 16 weeks.

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for 4 weeks and if not sold you call us and we will renew at no additional charge! (Maximum run 16 weeks total) 422785

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Publishing LLC For details on placing your Help Wanted ad in our Classified Section Call 815-877-4044 422797 Time To Sell Your Home? Call 815-877-4044 for details on placing an ad 422790 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. Auctions 2009 CHRYSLER TOWN & Conntry Minivan, Dark Green Exterior, Tan Interior, 3.3 V6 Engine, Fair Condition, Weak Reverse $1,800. Call 608-921-4010

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JEEP COMANCHE MOUNTAIN BIKE Paperwork for authenticity. Text to (262) 989-4112 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 432603

Page 4 THE SHOPPER Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023 432524 1983 PAWLISCH DRIVE CHERRYVALE MALL 815-332-9445 RIGHT NEXT TO WATER TOWER M-F 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 520 LOGAN AVENUE, BELVIDERE 3 BLOCKS EAST OF BELVIDERE PARK M-F 8:00-5:30; SAT. 8:00-3:00 815-544-4452 1610 ALPINE ROAD, ROCKFORD 1 BLOCK SOUTH OF COLONIAL VILLAGE M-F 8:00-5:30; SAT. 8:00-3:00 815-398-7867 5257 SWANSON ROAD, ROSCOE 2 MILES S. OF HONONEGAH ELEVATOR ON RT. 251 M-F 8:00-5:30; SAT. 8:00-3:00 815-637-4055 5302 N. 2ND, LOVES PARK ACROSS FROM POPEYE’S M-F 8:00-5:30; SAT. 8:00-3:00 815-282-1177 WWW.FFTIREWORLD.COM OIL CHANGE SERVICE Standard $3199 Full Synthetic $6999 Ask about a FREE TIRE ROTATION! • Most vehicles • Install new oil filter • Refill up to 5 quarts motor oil (Additional quarts extra) • Lubricate chassis (if applicable) • $3.00 disposal fee $25 OFF Must present coupon at time of service. Not valid with any other offer or tires. Expires 2/16/2023 Must present coupon at time of service. Not valid with any other offer or tires. Expires 2/16/2023 $40 OFF $10 OFF Most Vehicles Must present coupon at time of service. Not valid with any other coupon or discount. See store for details. Expires 2/16/2023 Now Available ALIGNMENT SPECIAL SHOCKS OR STRUTS ROTATE & BALANCE May not be combined with any other offer or coupon. Some services not available at all locations. Must redeem at time of purchase. Offer expires 2/16/2023 $20 OFF ANY SET OF 4 SHOCKS OR STRUTS Installed in store recommended. 50,000 Miles $10 OFF INCLUDES: Inflate tires to proper pressure • Computer spin balance all 4 wheels • Includes 4-tire rotation • Mag wheels and some trucks extra • TPMS service extra May not be combined with any other offer or coupon. Some services not available at all locations. Must redeem at time of purchase. Offer expires 2/16/2023 STORE SPECIAL THE WORKS • OFFER GOOD FOR MOST CARS • • MINI VANS – LIGHT TRUCKS UP TO 1/2 TON • • 3/4 – 1 TON TRUCKS – ADD $10 • • 5W20 – ADD $2 • With Coupon • • Not valid with any other offer • • Expires 2/16/2023 • 1) Lube, Oil Change & FILTER (up to 5 quarts of 10w30 Standard Motor Oil) 2) Check Fluid Levels & Top Off A: Coolant in Reserve Tank & Condition B: Power Steering Fluid & Condition C: Fill Wash Fluid (REAL Wash Fluid ) D: Transmission Fluid Level & Condition of Fluid E: Brake Fluid & Condition of Fluid 3) Inspect Belts & Hoses 4) Inspect Tires & Correct Air Pressure 5) Rotate Tires 6) Inspect Thickness of Brake Pads 7) Check Vehicle Charging System A: Test Output of Alternator B: Load Test The Battery C: Check Condition of Battery Connections $5995 Plus Disposal Fee & Sales Tax PASSENGER TIRES $40 OFF Any New Set of Four CS5 GRAND TOURING OR CS5 ULTRA TOURING TIRES NEED WORK ON YOUR VEHICLE BUT SHORT ON $$$$? YOUR LOW COST TIRE STORE May not be combined with any other offer or coupon. Some services not available at all locations. Must redeem at time of purchase. Offer expires 2/16/2023 0INTEREST FOR 100 DAYS APPROVAL UPTO $3,000! ANY SERVICE OF $150 OR MORE ANY SERVICE OF $250 OR MORE Must present coupon at time of service. Not valid with any other offer. Expires 2/16/23