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in collaboration with the Harlem School District #122, presents

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Selling tractors, field machinery, livestock equipment, fencing, shop & lawn equipment, building materials, hay & straw, cars & trucks.

Get listings in to advertise. No household goods or firearms.

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*PERSONAL PROPERTY & REAL ESTATE AUCTION* In order to settle the estate of James E. Kleck, The following Real Estate and personal property will be offered at Public Auction Located at 601 River Park Drive, Loves Park, Illinois just behind the Loves Park Police Department.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10th STARTING AT 10:00 A.M.

The following items will be auctioned on site followed by the Real Estate at 11:00 a.m.

Large collection of HO gauge train cars, several large totes filled with the rolling stock; Knights of Columbus Sword K of C hat and case for both; 2-Shrine Tebala Fezzes with hat cases; large Shrine pin collection; Small amount of wood furniture, chairs, tables, lamps, household décor, some kitchenware; hand tools and yard and garden tools; Yard Windmill; Push mower; and other garage & yard related items. Check out the pictures of these items on our website www.almburgauctions.com.

Terms for personal property: 10% buyers premium. Cash, Check, Credit cards w/ 3% convenience fee. Not responsible for accidents, injury or theft.

Real Estate offered at 11:00 A.M. at 601 River Park Drive, Loves Park.

This older 2 story home has 1,116 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms, and a remodeled single bathroom. The property has a detached 1 car garage with work area, fenced in back yard, full basement and sits on a 60 ft.x140 ft. lot. The home is empty and would make an excellent rental property or great starter home.

The home is in move in condition. All appliances and some furniture will sell with the house. Call auctioneers any time to set up a viewing of this home and come with a vision to make this property yours. Property Tax ID #12-06-355-002. Talk to your Lender NOW and bid Your Price at Auction.

TERMS FOR REAL ESTATE: 10% Buyers Premium on the Real Estate Auction. $2,000.00 down on auction day. Balance due on or before May 10, 2019. Deed transfer, title commitment in sellers name provided by sellers. Property being offered as is, without any contingencies to financing, appraisal or any other type of contingencies. Announcements made day of sale take precedence over all other.

Estate of James E. Kleck

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Scouts in uniform & active military FREE

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Mildred Bridgeland is turning 90!

Mildred Bridgeland, Winnebago, will be celebrating her 90th birthday on March 21. Mildred has been an active member of the Winnebago, Byron, Seward communities since marrying Art Bridgeland in 1949. In addition to raising four children, helping on the farm, overseeing hundreds of 4-H projects and being an incredible wife, mother, and grandmother, Mildred taught school for 30 years including at Whig Hill, Pecatonica, Byron, and Winnebago schools. She has also been very active in the community and Middle Creek Presbyterian church.

Mildred’s family will be hosting an Open House in her honor on Saturday, March 30 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. and would like to invite all who know her to come celebrate! The event will be held at the Byron Museum of History located at 110 N Union St, Byron, IL.

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Current Job Openings: Defense and Aerospace Quoter Fabricator – 1st Shift Grinder – 2nd Shift Handles Machine Operator I – 1st and 3rd Shift Handles Machine Operator II – 2nd Shift Janitorial Technician Lead Tool and Die Maker Machinist I – 1st and 2nd Shift Machinist III – 2nd Shift Production Manager – Coatings Operations

• Project Manager (Engineering and Customer Support) • Quality Engineer • Quality Technician – CMM Operator • Quality Inspector I – 2nd and 3rd Shift • Secondary Operations B – Assembler – 2nd Shift • Senior Cost Accountant • Shipping and Receiving Foreman • Technical Admin • TIG Welder Level B – 2nd Shift

Employee Benefits Include: • 401K Retirement Plan • Health and Dental Insurance • Paid Time Off/Vacation • 100K Life Insurance

• Disability, AD&D Insurance • Vision Coverage • Sick/Personal Pay

Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.

BYRON CUSD #226 Byron CUSD #226 has the following vacancies: • Middle School 2.5 hour per day Lunchroom Supervisor • High School 2.5 hour per day Lunchroom Supervisor Interested individuals should apply online at www.byron226.org under the “About Us” tab in the Employment Opportunities section.

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BYRON CUSD #226 Byron Middle School has the following Extra Curricular vacancies: • 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach • MS Assistant Boys Track Coach Interested individuals should apply online at

BYRON CUSD #226 Byron CUSD #226 has an opening for a Full-time Maintenance Worker.

Additional information and job application for the position can be found at www.byron22.org in the “About Us” tab under Employment Opportunities/ MaintenanceCustodian.

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Announcements CHILD CARE DISCLAIMER No individual, unless licensed or holding a permit as a child care facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service. A child care facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is specifically licensed or issued a permit. Rock Valley Publishing strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in its care.

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2016 ARCTIC CAT 500 UTV, has 50” quick release poly plow, 2” tow hitch, backrest for seat. Adult owned, like new, has only 28 miles on it, used to plow driveway and used to do yard work. $6,000 262-515-1115

Automobiles

2008 HYUNDAI AZERA LTD. 177 K, 2nd owner, new tires, brakes. $4800 OBO. 262-662-0538.

2011 HONDA CRV EX/AWD Excellent conditon, low miles.11,875 262-818-9157

2016 CHEVY IMPALA LS 14,000 mi, silver, orig. owner, kept in ga.

Like new. $16,900 262-652-5973

CHEVY LUMINA 1998, 3.1L, 4 DR., in Lake Geneva, $500. (630) 247-4167

Boats

2004 NITRO 288 fish/ski boat, 20ft. w/150hp, Mercury, low hours, good condition. Must sell.

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2001 HARLEY ULTRA CLASSIC 19,800 mi., extras, garage kept, new condition, one owner. $9,900. 262-325-8361.

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Moving day

I had to laugh on Saturday as we were helping our son and his family move from their old house on the west side to their new place on the east side of Beloit. They had everything organized nicely with lots of help and a big enclosed truck to load all of their belongings into.

My wife and I arrived around 10 in the morning at the old house and were immediately sent over to the new house so she could help paint, and I could help with the unloading of the first truckload.

It’s a little unusual to get the house ready on the same day that you are moving stuff in, but that was the only way they could do it as the closings for the sale and purchase of the homes were on the same day.

So everyone was busy removing wallpaper, painting walls, cleaning cupboards, moving furniture and boxes from the truck into the new house, and setting up beds in the rooms where the painting was done.

Our daughter-in-law’s parents were here from Texas as well, helping to get the new house ready. They had actually spent Friday evening in the new house ripping up old carpet, and removing all the staples from the beautiful hardwood floors that were now exposed. The whole thing was an amazing operation to behold. Like a fine tuned

I forgot one thing, he lives in Texas and in Texas they don’t get much snow. As he By began to climb the snow, he SCOTT let up on the accelerator, and CERNEK Columnist we began to sink. Soon we were hung up on the snow bank with all four wheels spinning. machine with 25 separate All winter I have been gears and sprockets all maneuvering my four-wheel turning in rhythm to achieve drive pickup through huge the final outcome. drifts of snow and over icy Of course there were roads and paths all over some perks along the way. the farm, and I forgot that At one point before lunch, it takes a little practice to one of the wives brought a execute the art of driving in huge platter of steaming hot and through the snow. homemade glazed donuts He was good-natured that we all devoured with about it and after we dug great zeal. the snow out from under After we had loaded the the truck with a shovel and second large truckload, my son-in-law and I stopped and poured a little rock salt picked up 10 large pizzas at under the tires, he backed up a couple feet, and then Papa Johns. Our truck was gunned it right through full of the aroma of a fine the drift. We laughed and pizza parlor as we brought them back with us. Everyone laughed as we drove over to the store. stood and ate pizza to our The entire day reminded heart’s content and then it me of how a good school, was back to work again. workplace or church should The second truck was work together in unity. It all unloaded and my daughterstarts with humility. in-law’s Dad and I got Ephesians 4:2-3 read like ready to run to Menards this; be completely humble to pick up a water line and and gentle; be patient, some connectors for the bearing with one another in refrigerator. This is where love. Make every effort to we got our laugh. Out in keep the unity of the Spirit front of the house was a through the bond of peace. low ridge of frozen snow The Bible gives us some next to the street and since great practical advice for the driveway was blocked, working together, and it was I told him to just drive over in full effect on Saturday. it with his four-wheel drive Until next week, God pickup, and we would be on bless. our way.

Slices of life

The perfect spouse doesn’t exist

After spending the last three decades with my husband, I’ve learned marriage isn’t what I thought it would be. In some ways it is harder. In myriad ways it exceeds my expectations. And like a fine wine, it really does get better with age. Take heed, newlyweds!

Together we raised four kids, three of them sons. As I watch them grow into men, I hope we’ve provided them with the insight, patience and fortitude needed to create a successful marriage some day. And if I were to give them advice about marriage (not that I’d ever think of giving them advice) here’s what I might say: In many ways, we live in a “What can you do for me?” society. This doesn’t work for marriage or relationships in general. John F. Kennedy once famously said, “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.”

When looking for a future life partner, replace the word country with marriage: Ask not what marriage can do for you, ask what you can do for the marriage.

By being together, how can you make each other better than when you were alone?

Dating, at its outset, is a lot about first impressions and appearances. Marriage is about lasting impressions and loving someone from the inside out. Look for

Your dad brings me a cup of coffee each morning.

This small gesture provides By positivity to the start of JILL our day and has come to PERTLER Contributor mean the world to me. Find something small and make it big.

Stick out the hard times someone whose interior is – and there will be hard as beautiful as their exterior. times. Even if both you and Likewise, be willing to offer your spouse are perfect as the same. individuals, no marriage Be a person who is. And although this one compliments freely and sounds hard (because it is) criticizes rarely. Studies there is an upside. The hard show that you need to give times make you stronger and at least five compliments you will be glad for them in for every one criticism to the end. (Or at least glad you have a positive relationship. got through them.)

Everyone needs to hear good Don’t seek the perfect things about who they are spouse; seek to be the or what they do, especially perfect spouse. The goal from their spouse. is unattainable, but it Speak highly of your puts your perspective in chosen one. It speaks highly the right place: on your of you. significant other and not Sometimes it’s best to bite you. You don’t get married your tongue. Not literally, so another person can make but you don’t have to say you happy. It’s vice versa. everything that comes to Basically, that means loving mind. If in doubt, don’t say unselfishly, which isn’t easy it. You can always voice to do. But the things in life your opinion at a later time that are the most meaningful if needed. and worthwhile aren’t ever Laugh together. easy.

Always be honest, but That’s part of what makes never brutally honest. them so valuable – and Talk about your day. worth doing.

Every day. Share mostly the Jill Pertler is an awardgood, but also the bad. winning syndicated Be consistently kind to columnist, published one another so that you playwright, author and member of the National both know you can count Society of Newspaper on kindness at home. Teach Columnists. Don’t miss a your children this tenet as slice; follow the Slices of well.

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Little things mean a lot.

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