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Because I was the youngest, and didn’t have a lot of extra chores, I sometimes asked if I could go home with him and spend the night. Many times he obliged and I would run and grab my PJ’s kiss my mom goodbye, and hop into his car. What a joy those times were. Grandma would see me coming and throw open her arms, pull me up into her chair and give me a big hug. She always had something wonderful cooking on the stove, and Gramps and I would go out to the garden and bring in whatever she needed to finish the meal. We washed up and sat down for supper just the three of us. I think I forgot just how lucky I was, and how blessed to have had such opportunities. They bowed their heads and Gramps thanked the Lord for the meal and for the good hard day’s work. When we were all finished eating, I helped Gramps with the dishes and then we went back out to the garden to pick some raspberries or pull some weeds for a while.

Later, after I took a bath, I would sit and play on the floor with some toys that they kept on hand for their grandkids. It was fun to have them all to myself for a change. Gramps and Grandma would sit in their chairs and read their Bibles before bedtime while I played at their feet. Soon my eyes grew heavy and sleepy, and I crawled into bed and lay there waiting for the sound of the trains. They lived very near a train station, and the trains rolled in and out all night long.

Those train whistles were the most wonderful sound to my little ears.

So today every time I hear a train roll through Warren in the middle of the night with its soft long whistle, I think of the time I got to spend with my wonderful grandparents at their house.

I love my own grandchildren.

What an amazing blessing they are.

Psalms 103:17 reads; “But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children—.” I know that my Grandparents feared the Lord and believed in Christ Jesus as Savior and Lord. What a blessing. It’s pretty amazing how God is faithful from one generation to the next to those who love him and hear his call to salvation. Until next week, God bless!

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LP tank; Hog feeders, gates; Snap On toolbox on wheels; Slot Machine; Hose Reel; Heavy-duty shop table on wheels; Floor jacks; Toro leaf blower; Snap On chord reel with light; Several chain saws, leaf blowers; Gas powered generator with 15-horse motor; Chipper with gas motor; 8 horse powered motor; 16 ft. aluminum extension ladder; Grease guns, battery chargers; Indy 600 Polaris snowmobile; JD 112 with a 48 ft. deck; Several gravity boxes with gears; Truck parts and truck running boards; Several wagon loads of tools and antiques; Large round bales 1st crop hay, wrapped; Round bales of beanstalk bedding; Donated corn and soybean seed.

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SAT., MARCH 14 – Karl Heeren Estate Machinery Auction - 1966 S. Hoisington Rd., Winnebago, IL - 10:00 A.M. Hack’s Auction & Realty Service, Inc., Pecatonica, IL, 815-239-1436, hacksauction.com

AUCTION DEADLINE IS 3 P.M. FRIDAY! Contact Rhonda Marshall at rmarshall@rvpublishing.com for information on advertising.

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Northern Illinois & Southern Wisconsin

Classifieds Real Estate For Sale/Rent

Business Services

Employment

For Classified Advertising Call

Building Services

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For your convenience Visa & Mastercard are accepted

Farm Equipment

Fax: (815) 654-4857

EMPLOYMENT

Announcements

Automobiles

Motorcycles

Part-Time Advertising Sales Representative

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.

2002 FORD ESCORT COUPE Z/2 Great cond., 96,000 miles, new brakes/battery + tires. $1,695 OBO 224-358-1528

1999 HARLEY DAVIDSON 1450 cc 1 owner Electro Glide Ultra, less than 26k miles. Two-tone paint blue & silver with matching Harley- styled pull behind trailer & hitch. Many extras include: extra lights at front wheel, headlight, duel-lights, turn signals, brake lights & light-bars on fiberglass saddle bags & luggage box with racks. Deluxe seat with backrest. Stereo/cassette & CD, rider & passenger intercom & CB with AM/FM radio. Electronic cruise control and full dash with complete gages for fuel & etc. Priced below Blue Book at $7,700 May be seen at my home address 3551 W Stephenson, Freeport or call 815-232-1075 or 815-2386069

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

Rock Valley Publishing

Help Wanted Section Call Mary Jane 815-654-4851 mjane@rvpublishing.com

BUSINESS & SERVICE Farm Market 265599

TOP PRICES PAID

For your lame & injured cattle

Call Collect 815-871-2697

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.

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ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE

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

95 19 three lines

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Extra lines are $1.95 each

17 papers

Starts for 4 weeks and if not sold you call us and we will renew at no additional charge!

(Maximum run 16 weeks total)

FOR RENT Houses/Town/ Condos

PRIVATE PARTY ONLY. Ad must be prepaid. Deadlines vary

Call 815-877-4044 332806

PECATONICA, IL. HOUSE FOR RENT 4bd., 2ba., 2 car garage. $900 mo. + sec. Avail. April 1st.

815-222-7659.

955 JOHN DEERE TRACTOR 74 lawnmower, snow plow blade. $12,000 plus Massey Ferguson tractor with a bucket. $9,000 also a power washer. $100 262-7286645

YAMAHA XS 650 1977, runs wee, start and go. $1,100 262475-9917

ENCORE PARTS MOWER Pro 48, $50, trade men’s bike? Wanted: truck, car, electric bike, 50 cc scooter. 847-987-7669 noon +

VINTAGE 1988 YAMAHA Phazer.

485cc, runs & drives. $300 OBO. 262-930-9109.

INTERNATIONAL M TRACTOR 1949 with narrow front end. 3 point hitch, thresher pulley, runs great. $1,600. Days 262-9092878, eve., 262-862-7070.

Trucks & Trailers

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IT’S GARAGE SALE TIME AGAIN!

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Need Help Finding Your Next Home?

Check Our Real Estate Section

Call 815-654-4850 for details on placing an ad

Snowmobiles

2005 GMC DURAMAX 2500 4X4 Crew cab, leather, 216K, runs great, rusted. $6,800 262-2103101 2005 GMC DURAMAX 2500 4X4, crew cab, leather, 216K, runs great, rusted. $6,800. 262210-3101.

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IF SO, WE WILL RUN YOUR AD IN THE JOURNAL, HERALD, GAZETTE, TEMPO BELVIDERE REPUBLICAN, McHENRY COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPERS AT

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Private Party Only Just fill out the coupon below and drop off or mail to: Rock Valley Publishing, FREE Ad, 7124 Windsor Lake Parkway, Suite 5 Loves Park, IL 61111-3800

Write your ad below, One Word Per Box, be sure to include your price

Ads will not be accepted without the following information. Only one free ad per month.

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Other Real Estate

16.5 FT. LUND LAKER Shore Lander roller trailer, two 2014 Merc. 4 stroke motors, 50 & 3 hp., Downriggers & too many extras to list. $4,750 OBO 262-895-6005

FIND YOUR NEXT VEHICLE IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

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 1-900669-9777. The toll-free tele phone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Boats

Farm Machinery

LLC

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

2007 SATURN VUE AWD, V6.

127,318 miles, runs good, very good condition. $3,500 OBO. 262-492-9613.

YOUR NAME _________________________________ PHONE _________________________ ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________

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For details on placing an ad in our

AUTOMOTIVE

Sales/Marketing

Help Wanted START IMMEDIATELY! If you have plumbing experience or water softner service experience, we are a locally owned company for 38 years. Parent company has been in Rockford for over 75 years. Competitive pay according to experience. Paid Holidays, uniforms & vacations. Also looking for a sales person. Fax 815-8771933 or email ecowater@inwave. com or in person. NO phone calls.

Ecowater at 6206 Forrest Hills Rd. Loves Park, IL.

FOR SALE

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AUCTION Saturday, March 21st, 2020

CIVIL WAR GAR/PHOTO IMAGES/NATIVE AMER Viewing Friday, March 20th Noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 21st 8 a.m. to Auction start at 10 a.m.

100’s of GAR REUNION RIBBONS & MEDALS SORTED BY STATE

ID’d Bowie Knife

A HUGE PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE COLLECTION

OVER 600 IMAGES! Dags, Ambros, Tintypes Many gutta percha cases Soldiers, Children, Animals, Midgets, Post Mortem

A NICE SELECTION OF PERIOD FIREARMS

NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIFACTS Including framed points

H Donley Auctions H

Bid LIVE or ONLINE

8512 S. Union Rd., Union, IL 60180 View complete catalog at DonleyAuctions.com - tel 815.790.9435 369383