Proud supporter of 4-H Auctions and local pantries. Ginny has shared a portion of the commissions from her loyal real estate clients in their honor to purchase 7 steers, 11 hogs, and 1 lamb at the 2022 4-H Auction. Tom Eickman of Eickman’s Processing estimated the donation fed 23,350 meals to guests of local food banks and supporting organizations. WOW! A special thank you to the talented, hard-working and dedicated 4-Hers who made the sacrifices to raise such beautiful animals. Together we made a difference.
JUST LISTED! WOW! ONE OF A KIND! BEST OF BOTH WORLDS!
JUST LISTED! OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST IN 85 ACRES MOL!
Estimated 82 acres MOL tillable. Winnebago schools. Great location. Private and picturesque setting. Zoned ag. Might be possible to construct house on north 33 acres MOL. Good productive farm land! Add some land to your investment portfolio. They aren’t making any more of it! $11,750 per acre
138 acres MOL estimated with 75 acres tillable of good farm land generating income. Remainder is a sportsman’s paradise or nature lover’s delight with deer, wild turkey, and water fowl abound. Scenic Coolidge Creek laces through the property. Pond! Wooded area! Bring the RV or pitch a tent and experience nature at its best. Add some land to your investment portfolio. Seeing is believing! $9,900 per acre
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13751 Berglund Rd. (7.30 ac.)........Winnebago
*XXX Telegraph (40 ac.) .................Winnebago
11326 Telegraph Rd. (15 ac.) ..........Winnebago
7673 Pecatonica Rd. N. (3.20 ac.) ....Pecatonica
1468 S. Bolen Rd. (16 ac.) .................Pecatonica
*17586 Brick School Rd. (5 ac.) .......Pecatonica
6418 Steward Rd. (5.32 ac.) ................ Rockford
602 Jackson St. (3 ac.) .......................Pecatonica
1515 Montague Rd. (5.30 ac.) ........Winnebago
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*XXX Telegraph (40 ac.) .................Winnebago
*17586 Brick School Rd. (5 ac.) .......Pecatonica
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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 19 FREE THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023 Congratulations to Ginny Meyer GINNY MEYER | BROKER Cell: 815-262-8082 Email: ginnymeyer@aol.com Ginny Meyer had another outstanding year in 2022, selling over $8,012,300 in homes, condos, farmettes and farmland! That is 37 transactions! THANK YOU for all of your support and referrals! How much is your property worth? My market analysis will give you an indication of your property value. There is no cost or obligation. PUT GINNY TO WORK FOR YOU! 435853 CALL TODAY! 815-262-8082 CURRENT PROPERTY LISTINGS! Gambino Realtors 37 transactions in 2022! Career Total Closed Volume: $282,906,721 REALTORS HOME BUILDERS INC PROPERTIES SOLD IN 2022 HOUSES, CONDOS and MULTIFAMILY SELLERS (LISTINGS) *13133 Springhill Dr. ......................Winnebago 630 Reed St. ........................................Pecatonica 4915 Waukegan Dr. ............................. Rockford 438 W. 4th St. .....................................Pecatonica 206 N. Benton ..................................Winnebago 315 E. 6th St........................................Pecatonica 7640 Creek Bend.................................. Rockford 1983 Classic Circle .............................. Rockford 4702 Mohawk Rd. ................................ Rockford 3011 Barrington Place ......................... Rockford 317 E. 6th St........................................Pecatonica 203 W. Center St. ............................... Baileyville 435 W. 6th St. .....................................Pecatonica 420 Woodland Dr. ............................... Rockford 1013 Tamworth Dr. .................Machesney Park 2040 Colorado Ave. ............................. Rockford 1201 Watts Ave. ..................................... Rockton 3372 Golden Prairie Ave. .................... Rockford 441 W. 7th St. .....................................Pecatonica 820 Cottage Grove Ave. ...................... Rockford 2935 Tracy St. ......................................... Steward *Dual Agent BUYERS (SALES) *13133 Springhill Dr. ......................Winnebago 575 Baintree.............................Lake Summerset 108 Perene Ave. N......................................Byron 4862 Thackery Court .......................... Rockford 569 Baintree.............................Lake Summerset *Dual Agent
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COINS, ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, HOUSEHOLD, YARD, TOOLS & MISC.!
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Thursday, April 27, 2023 THE SHOPPER Page 3 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. 436468 436574 MOWERY AUTO PARTS 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 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 • Student - Teacher Ratio 12:1 • Connecting with Nature • Multi-Age Learning Environment Tuesday, May 2, 2023 4848 Turner Street, Rockford, IL • 815-877-1600 Now eNrolliNg pre-k Through 8th grade specTruM progressive school o pe N h ouse Morning Session 9AM-11:30AM Afternoon Session 12:30PM-6:00PM Students & Families Invited A School Where Everyone Counts! 436168 CROSSWORD Page 2 puzzle answers 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... 393036
Page 4 THE SHOPPER Thursday, April 27, 2023 430745 The Journal, Gazette, Herald and Tempo 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 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 800-373-5550 • ClearyBuilding.com Featuring: Farm, Horse, Homes & Cabins, Commercial, Suburban, Unique Get started at ClearyBuilding.com • Explore building designs from simple to spectacular • Financing available • Proven reliability since 1978 • Debt-free, your money is safe • Customized, in-house Engineering and manufacturing to suit your needs Custom Designed & Value Engineered Oregon, IL 815-732-9101 435195 435197 WINDOWS Including EGRESS SIDING • DOORS Lifetime Warranty • Professionally Trained Installers Not only do we stand behind our windows, we stand on them! Local Owner Scott Williamson Call Today For Your FREE ESTIMATE 815-395-1333 6010 Forest Hills Rd, Rockford, IL www.windowworldrockford.com Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm; Sat 9:00 am-Noon America’s Largest Home Improvement Company • Locally Owned & Operated • Professional & Insured Crews • True Lifetime Warranties, Guaranteed Forever! • Serving Northern Illinois for more than 15 years Se Habla Espanol *SEE OUR WEBSITE OR A TEAM MEMBER FOR DETAILS 0% FINANCING OPTIONS AVAILABLE* 415230 436197 220 E. Exchange St., Freeport, IL 815-232-2525 Price subject to change without notice. Groeling Salvage 40¢ PER POUND 429553 431682 Sunday Morning Worship 9 a.m. All are welcome! First Lutheran Church 627 Taylor St., Pecatonica, IL RF-35030166 Northwest IL. Largest Furniture, Mattress & Appliance Dealer CHECK OUT OUR BLUE & RED TAG CLEARANCE ITEMS! Check out our Clearance Mattresses! 20 E. Stephenson Street Historic Downtown Freeport 815-235-4911 ritewayfreeport.com Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am -4pm Just Remember to Give Mom the Best See Store for Details on Other Options. Lay-Away Available ACCENT CHAIR DINING SETS ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS ALL APPLIANCES ARE SALE PRICED!!! MATTRESS SETS all on sale! RECLINERS BEDROOM SOFAS starting at $55995 Priced at $52995 Starting as low as $69995 Starting as low as $15995 Starting as low as $47995 Priced at $23995 are all Sale Priced! Giving Mom Comfort!!! Select from over 50 recliners All Bedroom items Sale Prices! Dress her up with a stylish Accent Chair! Over 40 available Over 30 in stock 4 pc. Bedroom Sets UPHOLSTERY ITEMS Ask about short & long term financing. 436573
Thursday, April 27, 2023 THE SHOPPER Page 5 Available at all Sullivans Foods including: 703 N ELIDA ST, WINNEBAGO •815.335.1501 OPEN 6AM TO 9PM 7 DAYS A WEEK WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES AND CORRECT PRINTING ERRORS 436391
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Campers and RVs
5TH WHEEL COUGAR CAMPER YEAR 2000, 28 ft. long, slide with new awnings. $7,000 or OBO. 847-946-7660
Farm Machinery
2017 JOHN DEERE 1025R With 120R loader, 54” AutoConnect mowing deck, ballast box. 50 hours. Great condition-always garaged. $18,500. Call 262-4928206
Motorcycles
2002 Honda VTX1800R 1 owner, well maintained, Candy Apple red, $5k. 815-369-4295
2005 SUZUKI BERGMAN 400 Very good condition, 38,000 mi, $2.500 262-379-0548.
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON Heritage softail classic, 32k, metallic flake merlot color, $9500 firm. 815-947-2895.
Trucks
2005 FORD F150 STX 2 WD, 140,000 mi., 6 1/2’ bed, runs great, good tires, new exhaust. $5,000. Call 815-985-7202.
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Winnebago County Fairgrounds • Pecatonica, IL Marvin Kraus ProMotions • 563-608-4401 Friday, May 5, 4-9 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, May 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. ADMISSION ADULTS: $8 436593
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Page 8 THE SHOPPER Thursday, April 27, 2023 1983 PAWLISCH DRIVE • CHERRYVALE MALL • 815-332-9445 RIGHT NEXT TO WATER TOWER • MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 A.M.-5:30 P.M.; SATURDAY 8:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. Now Available 0INTEREST FOR 100 DAYS APPROVAL UP TO $3,000! Our 50th Anniversary SINCE 1973 50th ANNIVERSARY SPECIALS: 436549 F & F TIRE WORLD COUPON F&F TIRE WORLD BRAKE COUPON F & F TIRE WORLD COUPON ALL BRANDS ALL PASSENGER TIRES Any New Set of Four May not be combined with any coupon or offer. Must be presented at time of purchase. Good only at F&F Tire and Service Center Cherryvale location through May 4, 2023 $50 OFF TWO AXLE BRAKE SERVICE $50 OFF May not be combined with any coupon or offer. Must be presented at time of purchase. Good only at F&F Tire and Service Center Cherryvale location through May 4, 2023 $50 • Most vehicles • Install new oil filter • Refill up to 5 quarts motor oil (Additional quarts extra) • Lubricate chassis (if applicable) • $3.00 disposal fee May not be combined with any coupon or offer. Must be presented at time of purchase. Good only at F&F Tire and Service Center Cherryvale location throughMay 4, 2023 FULL SYNTHETIC OIL CHANGE $1999 STANDARD OIL CHANGE
