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Slices of life I recently sold the house I’d lived in for more than 20 years. During that time my family and I had accumulated infinite memories and related “stuff.”

I wanted to keep the memories, but longed to rid myself of much of the stuff. When you plan a move across the country, less is more. Possessions are heavy; they weigh you down. I didn’t need them anymore. And, as hard as it was to say goodbye to some of the past, it was time.

So I put many items up for sale - the stuff, not the memories. I am moving forward. I guess it was time for my furniture to move forward, too.

Much of what I sold went on to make new memories

New life for old stuff By

JILL PERTLER Columnist

with new people. Each sale made my heart happy and a little sad, all at the same time. I was making a fresh start. Others were finding new starts in my old things.

It was bittersweet, but more sweet than bitter.

I bought a pine bedroom set when my daughter was first born, I lovingly painted it between her naps. It served her well and survived through her baby years as well as those of her three brothers. It went to a young couple who is

expecting their first child.

They plan to use the dresser as a changing table - just like I did.

My own bed, dresser and nightstands went to a woman starting a new life on her own. We had that in common. She was happy and excited about getting the furniture. It warmed my heart to know she plans to make a new start with the set that served me well for so many years.

A stain glass floor lamp went to a woman who I’d met one time before. We got to chatting and found we had a lot in common.

She’d lost her husband years ago, and we bonded over widowhood, among other things. A few days later she sent me a photo of the lamp in her sun porch,

and I knew it had found the right home with the right person.

A mom of five kids came with a trailer to pick up a couch and love seat. She had a few of her kids with her, and they also relieved me of a couple of my NERF guns. I’m glad both the couch and the toy guns will have new life with a new family.

Another couch, that served as my boys’ gaming spot, went to a college student who promised to continue the gaming tradition with it. Hopefully the couch logs in some study hours as well.

I sold an oak sleigh bed to a grandma who was buying it for her 4-year-old granddaughter who had outgrown her toddler bed.

My kids grew up using that bed, and I’m so glad another generation will benefit from sleeping under its covers.

A large, wooden armoire went to a young man who shared his plans to repurpose it as a very large bird cage. He sent me a photo today of his finished project, and it looks lovely.

Any bird would be happy to call the old armoire home.

A young mom with a toddler in tow came for a coffee and end table. She flips furniture and was going to bring the tables back to life again. We had to take the legs off the coffee table in order to fit it into her small car. I was happy for her ingenuity and resourcefulness. We need more young people like that

today.

I sold more things, but you get the gist. With each transaction, I met someone new and worthwhile. They each had a story, much like the furniture I was selling.

Getting rid of some of my things was liberating.

It felt good, but equally as good was meeting the people who now value my old (and their new) belongings and who are helping to bring them new life. I’m moving forward, and I’m glad my furniture is able to do the same.

Jill Pertler is an awardwinning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author.

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A trip to the Wisconsin State Fair

One of our favorite things to do in August whenever we can make it happen is to get over to the Wisconsin State Fair in Milwaukee. We have some great memories of the fair over the years.

In the past, we have tried to get there on a day when there was going to be a good Christian band performing a

concert that night.

This year however, we weren’t able to see a big concert, but we did take in the group called “The Kids from Wisconsin.” They put on a pretty amazing show themselves. The group consisted of about 20 singers and a dozen or so band members who played,

sang and danced for more than an hour and a half in over 90-degree heat.

By Their smiles and SCOTT enthusiasm were infectious CERNEK Columnist as they jumped around the stage singing a variety of very peppy songs from all different genres of music.

Throughout the performance outfits several times as well.

It was most impressive. they managed to change Before the show we grabbed a little lunch because fair food is always the best. I had a barbeque beef rib sandwich, which was exceptional, and my LLC wife had a pretty good slice of pepperoni pizza. After the show we made our way over to the cream puff shed.

The Wisconsin State Fair is known for their cream puffs, and they certainly didn’t disappoint. After our cream puff break it was off to see the sea lion show where we saw two of the smartest animals on earth perform an assortment of businesses) tricks and stunts.

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water and touched a ball Of course, there were that was hanging from a all kinds of candies, nuts, string, and at the end of baked potatoes, and even each little event, climbed corn on the cob stands to indulge the appetite as well. back up on their stand and As we left, we stopped by a waited for a treat and the next trick. They were great! kettle corn stand by the exit When that show was over, and grabbed a bag for the road. All in all, it was a very we made our way down to good day. We were back the animal barns where we home before 11 o’clock, watched these gargantuan which was a plus as well. work horses being judged.

As I was thinking about There were Clydesdales those huge horses being led a plenty being led around around by a bit and rope, I the ring with their massive remembered the scripture frames and powerful about how our tongues are muscles bulging.

I couldn’t get over how a like a bit in our mouths as well. The tongue has a small man or woman could great deal of power. control those beasts with James 3:3-5 says, Indeed, just a little rope hooked on we put bits in horses’ a bit in the horse’s mouth. mouths that they may Later we walked through obey us, and we turn their the barns and were just whole body. Look at ships: amazed at their size once although they are so large again. Even their feet were and are driven by the fierce monstrous. winds, they are turned by a As the sun began to set, very small rudder wherever we took one last look at the pilot desires. Even so some of the new gadgets the tongue is a little member that we had seen earlier and boasts great things. in the exhibition building.

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Drive for Ag Education You can help as well. The Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau Foundation is hosting a Tractor Trek on Saturday, Sept. 11, to help support the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom program, scholarships, and internships.

Antique tractor enthusiasts are invited to join us as we

travel through the rolling hills of northwestern Winnebago County. Drivers must be 16 years or older with a valid driver’s license.

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For immediate consideration send resume /job history to: Vicki Vanderwerff, Director of Advertising Email: vicki@southernlakesnewspapers.com Fax: (262) 725-6844

Rock Valley Publishing

16 FT. WHITEHAUL WOOD Sailing/Row Boat. Latstrake Construction 5’ beam, includes trailer, canvas cover, 2 oars, Gaff Rig Sail & swing down keel. $7,000 OBO. 815-885-3360.

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business & service TOP PRICES PAID

For your lame & injured cattle

Call Collect 815-871-2697

BIG or small

Insured • 50 yrs. experience

FIND YOUR NEXT JOB IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

815-633-2951 398290

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Water Softeners

OR APPLY ONLINE

SUMMER SPECIAL Broken water softener?

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Drivers

$10.95 + parts

• All makes & models • 815-505-8848 • 815-544-5376

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real estate

SPINHIRNE TRANSFER

Other Real Estate

Contact Greg Spinhirne at 815-275-4215 to schedule an interview

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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

For Rent

For details on placing an ad in our

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

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Looking for drivers.

Must have good driving record.

We are local and regional commodity hauling company.

We provide a very competitive hourly wage plus paid vacation.

Help Wanted Section Call 815-877-4044

1973 CRUISERS 17’, 70hp Merc w/trailer, runs great, $1500 obo.

815-347-0496 2005 21’ CHAPARRAL SSI W/ trailer, 8.3 Merc MPI V6 190 HP 368 hrs. extras. Excellent cond. $15,900. 262-308-6201 JON BOAT 6hp Evinrude, on trailer, spare tire, recent tune up. $500 815-499-6699

Farm Market

Concrete

2008 FORD FUSION SEL Loaded car. New brakes, tires, rotors, calipers. Beautiful condition. No rust. 5 speed, 205,000 miles. $3,500 OBO. Pete 414-8012360.

Boats

LLC

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CUB LOWBOY 154 Underbelly mower. Extra tires, belts & parts. $3,200. 262-822-7895.

Part-Time Advertising Sales Representative

No job too

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1995 CADILLAC SEVILLE SLS Good cond., 81,800 mi., all elec acsessories work. 262-537-3202 $3,800 OBO

2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Great shape, runs great. Many new parts! $3000. OBO. Call 262-745-2294.

Lasher Concrete

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Farm Machinery

Contact Tammy Bargman, Executive Director at 815-335-1800 or fax resume to 815-335-7136 • 500 E. McNair • Winnebago, IL

PER HOUR

Full-Time Opportunities Available

Automobiles

2005 DODGE DURANGO One owner, runs great, tires are good, been serviced as needed, body rust, a good SUV. $3,200 OBO. 262-767-0926 or 262-661-6990

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$14.00

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help wanted

Now

services offered Plumbing Services

ROUNDABOUT BOAT 14’ aluminum, 18hp outboard engine Evinrude. Needs some work. Call 847-445-2334. Leave message for Morris.

SMOKER -16.5” On trailer. 30HP Evinrude Never been in water. 2 tanks, foot control troller. $4,500 Text (262) 989-4112

Campers and RVs 2000 DAMON DAYBREAK 34’ gas RV, 1 lg. slide, hydraulic levelers, 2 AC, generator, 54k mi., awnings, runs great. $15k obo.

815-347-0496 2014 26 FT. SKYLINE WALKABOUT 23LC pull behind Camper. Excellent condition. Selling because of health. Everything included. $20,900. OBO. 414218-6398.

2016 KEYSTONE RV 27 ‘ Sprinter Campfire. Call for info 262470-4083 2019 HEARTLAND RG28 Toyhauler, like brand new. Pull with 1/2 ton pick up. List $34,000, asking $25,000. Many extras.

608-339-2424.

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.

STEAM ENGINE REPLICA Full size, homemade, runs on gasoline. $2,000 262-862-7070

Motorcycles

(2) HONDA NX650 DOMINATORS 1988 w/14K with gps pipe & jet kit. 1989 w/8K with arrow pipe & jet kit. Both astro-metalic blue & great cond. $5000 ea.

OBO. (262) 945-3190

2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON V-ROD- $10,400 - unique opportunity to purchase an iconic motorcycle with 447 original miles.

Held in dealer collection for 15 years then by private owner for the last four years. 262-492-8206

2006 CLASSIC KAWASAKI Black w/shield, low mi, good condition. $5,500. 224-399-9400.

Parts & Accessories

USED 16K LB HUSKEY 5TH wheel trailer hitch. Asking $275.

815-233-2628

Sports/Classic Cars

1934 FORD PICK UP. LT-1 350,400 Hp Chev. Polished ram intake, 6-97 carbs, turbo 400 trans. Chevelle 12 bolt posi.

Crager mag wheels. 847-8381916

1940 RAT ROD Rolling Chasis.

Asking $2500. Call 608-2140668.

1987 COUGAR 20th Anniversary, 118K, owned since 1989. Excellent condition. $3500. Can text or call (262) 989-4112

AMC CARS & PARTS For sale.

Text (262) 989-4112

AVENGER FORD GT40 Mid eng., Buick turbo v-6, 4 sp., tube frame w/roll bar, silver, w/chin spoiler. Wt. 2,140lbs. 847-8381916.

MANTA MIRAGE, STREET CAN AM RACE CAR S. B. C., 4 spd. tube frame, custom wheels, chrome yellow, show winner, fast.

847-838-1916

Trucks & Trailers

2001 4x4 F350 7.3 Power stroke work truck. Turn key, over $6500. invested, asking $5000. 608-3392424.

4 GOODYEAR HEAVY DUTY TIRES LT265 70R 18, 75% tread. $200. 815-499-6699

‘87 FORD 150 with topper. Super nice grill guard with fog lights, lights in sun visor. Built in lights-rare for parts or restore. $400 cash. 608-325-5803

Vans, Mini Vans

2006 MAZDA MINI VAN Roscoe, IL. 90,000 miles, one owner, selling as is. $2,500 815-543-0960

IT’S GARAGE SALE TIME AGAIN!

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THE SHOPPER

Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021

HIRING: FULL AND PART TIME SERVICE AND TIRE TECHNICIANS! Brake, Alignment, Chassis Specialists Come To The Roscoe Location To Interview

SHOCKS OR STRUTS

20 OFF

$

OIL CHANGE SERVICE Standard

18 $ 5999 $

88

Full Synthetic

Includes Top Off Service

• Most vehicles • Install new oil filter • Refill up to 5 quarts motor oil (Additional quarts extra) • Lubricate chassis (if applicable) • $3.00 disposal fee

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99

Includes Synthetic Blend Motor Oil

Ask about a FREE TIRE ROTATION!

Must present coupon at time of service.

Not valid with any other offer. Expires 9/9/2021

ANY SERVICE OF $150 OR MORE

ANY SET OF 4 SHOCKS OR STRUTS Installed in store recommended. 50,000 Miles

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 9/9/2021

High Mileage

$

25 OFF

$

ALIGNMENT SPECIAL

10 OFF

$

Most Vehicles

Must present coupon at time of service.

Not valid with any other coupon or discount.

See store for details. Expires 9/9/2021

Must present coupon at time of service.

Not valid with any other offer or tires. Expires 9/9/2021

40 OFF

$

ANY SERVICE OF $250 OR MORE

ROTATE & BALANCE

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 9/9/2021

Must present coupon at time of service.

Not valid with any other offer or tires. Expires 9/9/2021

NEED WORK ON YOUR VEHICLE BUT SHORT ON $$$$?

Now Available

0

APPROVAL

INTEREST

UPTO 100 DAYS $3,000!

FOR

STORE SPECIAL THE WORKS PASSENGER

1) Lube, Oil Change & FILTER (up to 5 quarts of 10w30 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

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$

95 Plus Disposal Fee & Sales Tax

• 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 9/9/2021 •

TIRES

40 OFF

$

Any New Set of Four CS5 GRAND TOURING OR CS5 ULTRA TOURING TIRES 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 9/9/2021

YOUR LOW PRICE TIRE STORE! WWW.FFTIREWORLD.COM 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.

5257 SWANSON ROAD, ROSCOE 2 MILES S. OF HONONEGAH ELEVATOR ON RT. 251 M-F 8:00-5:30; SAT. 8:00-3:00

520 LOGAN AVENUE, BELVIDERE 3 BLOCKS EAST OF BELVIDERE PARK M-F 8:00-5:30; SAT. 8:00-3:00

1610 ALPINE ROAD, ROCKFORD 1 BLOCK SOUTH OF COLONIAL VILLAGE

815-637-4055

815-544-4452

815-398-7867

M-F 8:00-5:30; SAT. 8:00-3:00

5302 N. 2ND, LOVES PARK ACROSS FROM POPEYE’S M-F 8:00-5:30; SAT. 8:00-3:00

815-282-1177

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