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Class of
TO OUR GRADUATING SENIORS FROM:
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• Pecatonica High
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Stillman Valley High School • Byron High
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STILLMAN VALLEY
of 2024
Valynnzia Correa Grace Costello Macey Dauphin Johnathan de Klerk Lainey Dorsey Isabell Edge Jadyn Edwards Braden Engel
Keegan Hall Evan Hammersley Ada Haner
Abegail Filobello Lillie Gebel Parker Gensler Rosalyn Goldstick Lauren
Hagar
Kaera Ackerson Mowafak Alhammwi Adrienne Allvord Laney Archibald Enrique Arias Marissa Arreguin Malachi Bagg Paul Baker
Payge Barger Jordan Barranco Makayla Beckman Alex Bengtson Sofia Berg Anna Bradle Matthew Burkhart Alyssa Byerley
Alexis Camp Trevor Casey Kevin Chavers Avery Christenson Aiden Cicogna Chase Clegg Delaney Connors
Byron Forest Preserve District Jarrett Prairie Center www.byronforestpreserve.com ~ 815-234-8535 ~ Museums, Trails, Golf, Concerts, and More! Congratulations SV Graduates! 345514 454638
Levi Coppernoll
STILLMAN VALLEY Class of 2024
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Addison Hanners Isaiah Herebia Storm Hickey Julia Hoefle Sada Hughes Mya Janssen Braxton Jennings Isabella Jimenez
Hailey Jones Haley Jones Mack Jones
Jonathon Kinzler Noah Klaren Colby Kleinschmidt Katheryn Knepler
Abigail Larsen
Noah Latham Emma Lester Devyn Light
Michael Little Ryan Luchsinger Jackson Martindale Darren McCarty Kaenan McDevitt
Matthew Meyer Ara Michigan Blake Mollet
Byron 815.234.2561 Davis Junction 815.645.2610 Poplar Grove 815.323.1452 CONGR ATS class of 2024 Byron 815.234.2561 Davis Junction 815.645.2610 Poplar Grove 815.323.1452 455374
Zoe McGhee Keira McNeal Bethany McReynolds
Ryan Morgan Addison Mueller Amelia Mueller Paige Naber
STILLMAN VALLEY Class of 2024
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Matthew Perri Austin Pittman Samantha Pliner Konnor Protano Keaton Rauman Micah Reed Joshua Reisinger Holland Reynolds
Jacob Rhodes Braden Rogers Memphis Rowe Jordan Rowl Lilly Rudsinski Cambria Saathoff
Joel Sanchez Lucas Schultz
Vanbriesen Rylie Vatch Jose
Luke Tompkins
Grace
Vazquez-Avila Harleigh Wallin
Aaron Walter Blake Watson Kennady Way
Owen Seabold Naithaniel Seivert Carter Madeline Shaw Carson Showers Austin Snyder Trystelle Spiegelberg Brooklyn Thomason Kayla Throw
Cornerstone Cornerstone Embroidery Embroidery Sports Sports & & www.cornerstoneembroideryllc.com 418053 9304 Valley Road Stillman Valley 815-645-8527 CONGRATULATIONS ALL AREA GRADUATES!!! Anthony Weimeschkirch
Bailee-Jo Nelson Micah Nelson Jacob Onken Carter Liam Palmer Coby Parks Hayley Parsino Katelynn Parson Gavin Pennington
Mairin
Welden Jaydon Williams Kaelyn Williams Emelia Winstead Moria Wright
Class of 2024
Class of 2024
Stillman Valley graduates not pictured:
Alexzander Aguinaga • Brooke Allen • Raegan Aranda • Charles Drake
Maverick Galster • Mathias Garkey • Kevin Maldonado-Iniguez
Joshua Martindae • Arianna Miller • Dayton Rice • Erica Runde
Wyatt Swanson • Sarah Tillett • Haley Tuner • Maggie Wehrhan
Hailey West • Cayden Yianibas
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BYRON
Traiden Adams Elise Adler Kye Aken
Brooke Allen Raegan Aranda Mary Baier Abigail Baker
Jacob Barber
Carsen Behn Blaine Boubelik Aiden Bousum
Maison Brandt Carson Buser Aiden Carby Rachel Carson Baylee Christian
Benjimin Christian Carson Conderman Abigail Connell Bailey Cross Anarchy Dahlberg Emily Dahlstrom Pheonix Dillard
Certified Specialists in Physical and Occupational Therapy ROCKFORD • BELVIDERE • BYRON • LOVES PARK • DIXON • WINNEBAGO CONGRATULATIONS, BYRON GRADUATES! 455607 209 N. Union St., Byron • 815-234-5553 • www.orspt.com Drew Fitzanko PT, CWT, OAC, CFPS Mallory Blassingham PT Matthew Greenwood PT, Cert, DN, F.C.T, HSP Hats off to all of the 2024 Graduates! 101 S. Benton Street, Winnebago, IL thescoopbago@gmail.com Scoop Troop Grads: Alaina W. Winnebago Amber L. Durand Brookelyn C. Pecatonica Kiley J. Byron 455647 STILLMAN
Taryn Dolan
VALLEY
Wyatt Zandonai Ryder Zilm Zoe Zinke
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Class of 2024
Madison Groharing Alexa Gruber Noah Hall
Alison Hammer Jasmine Hammes Joshua Harris Hannah Hatcher Rosalie Hegberg
Derek Downing Nicholas Drake Xelda Druien
Cullen Duncan
Elizabeth Dyck Jasper Featherston Jaxson Field Brianna Fish
Andrew Freedlund Alex Fulrath Maverick Galster Ophelia Gautier
Bruce Gehrke John Girone Ashlee Gorman Carter Groharing
Class
BYRON
of 2024
455370 AUTO | HOME | LIFE | BUSINESS | RETIREMENT Mike Freier michael.freier@countryfinancial.com 815-239-2110 CONGRATULATIONS, Byron Graduates! Byron 815.234.2561 Davis Junction 815.645.2610 Poplar Grove 815.323.1452 CONGR ATS class of 2024 Byron 815.234.2561 Davis Junction 815.645.2610 Poplar Grove 815.323.1452 455373
Reese Little Aaron Lorenz Devin Lorio Kevin Maldonado Paige Mayfield Josephine Mindock Malik Morton Jazmine Mrozek
Kyle Jones Paityn Kann Madison Keefe Braylon Kilduff
Ted Kobylecky Jack Lancaste Conner Lee Taylor Lenz
Ashton Henkel Clair Hildreth Jackson Hiveley Hope Imel
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Nickolas Ingram Jenna Jackson Brock Johnson Kiley Jones
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Jericho
Cayden Yianibas
Jace Wagner Emily Watt Hailey West Cornerstone Cornerstone Embroidery Embroidery Sports Sports & & www.cornerstoneembroideryllc.com 9304 Valley Road Stillman Valley 815-645-8527 CONGRATULATIONS ALL AREA GRADUATES!!! 418054 Congratulations Graduates! Frank J. Eubank, Jr. Attorney at Law 126 N. Church St. Rockford, IL 61101 219 S. Swift St. Winnebago, IL 61088 Phone: 815-961-9668 Fax: 815-965-9451 — frank@feubanklaw.com — Offices in Winnebago & Rockford 454642 Byron Forest Preserve District Jarrett Prairie Center www.byronforestpreserve.com ~ 815-234-8535 ~ Museums, Trails, Golf, Concerts, and More! Congratulations Byron Graduates! 345513 454639
Austin White Everett Wichman Paul Wicklein
Wilde Cameron Wyant
Ryan Tucker Haley Turner Joshua Valianos
Remi Newton Armani Paulino Joshua Perkins, Jr Matthew Perkins Melina Pruitt Nova Rakowski Fynn Remhof Jacob Ross
Leila Spencer Devin Swan Wyatt Swanson Ayden Tesoro Jacob Tidwell Sarah Tillett
Hailey Scheck Mya Scheidecker Ayden Shank Matt Shouer
Reily Smallwood Ashlyn Smith
2024 GAZETTE / TEMPO GRADUATION Page 9 Kai Young Kane Young Byron graduate not pictured: Brayden Booker BYRON Class of 2024 AG. TURF & CONSTRUCTION CONGRATULATIONS PECATONICA GRADUATES 345196 AC McCARTNEY FARM EQUIPMENT Corner of IL 70 & IL 75 • Durand, IL 61024 815-248-2161 • www.acmccartney.com 455484 PECATONICA PHARMACY Full Prescription Service • Most Insurance Plans Accepted School Supplies • Cards and Gifts -- OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK -(815) 239-1200 413 Main Street PECATONICA PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service Most Insurance Plans Accepted Congratulations, 2024 Graduates! PECATONICA Class of 2024
Gavin Fox Lauren Freier Brinly Garry Geno Gasparini
Brady Gesin Auberie Gilson Zoee Gipe
Olivia Girardin
Rebecca Brown Brookelyn Carlson Abigail Cook Holly Daly Payton DeBord Samantha Deppe Jordan DoBran Ethan Foster
Alejandro Alejos Garrett Austin Lily Baer Ethan Baker Jordyn Beaupre Ashton Beaves Lewis Karmin Biller Tyler Bird
Class of 2024
PECATONICA
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Payton Kasper William Lane Drew Lapp Zachary Leahr
Katelyn Lender
Andon Lepke Ava Magarity Casey Martin
Joshua Goebbert Aliyah Goodman Marshal Groves Jayden Guffey
Addison Hamilton Jeffrey Hardcastle Jonathan Hartline Kailey Howald
JuliAna
Allison McLevige Lauren Mellentine Max Milam
Hannah Morgan Madison Morton Grace Munson Jaylen Noud
Patterson
Phone: 815-239-1853 • Fax 815-239-1371 320 Reed St., Pecatonica, IL Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7am-5pm 455610 Congratulations Pecatonica Grads 101 S. Benton Street, Winnebago, IL thescoopbago@gmail.com Scoop Troop Grads: Alaina W. Winnebago Amber L. Durand Brookelyn C. Pecatonica Kiley J. Byron Hats off to all of the 2024 Graduates! 455646 445369 AUTO | HOME | LIFE | BUSINESS | RETIREMENT Mike Freier michael.freier@countryfinancial.com 815-239-2110 CONGRATULATIONS, Pecatonica Graduates!
Class of 2024
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Marcos Perez Mason Peterson Dayne Roberts
Cesar Robles-Ortiz
Brayden Rose Joshua Salamon Adrian Salgado Aiden Savage
Brady Scroggins Leanne Shrader Aryana Statum Francisco Suarez Aaron Sutterfield Shalom Thomas Jayden Thome Kaitlyn Tipton
Isaiah Vanderjack Alden VanNatta Colton Vinger
Meegan Waddell Alexiuh Wakenight Tyler Weber Dane Whidby Danny White
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Pecatonica C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s G r a d u a t Congratulations Graduates! 115 W. Third St., Pecatonica 815-239-9114 345189 Fritzel’s Landscaping 815-248-2601 fritzelslandscaping.com Congratulations Pecatonica! 373552 Congratulations Graduates! Frank J. Eubank, Jr. Attorney at Law 126 N. Church St. Rockford, IL 61101 219 S. Swift St. Winnebago, IL 61088 Phone: 815-961-9668 Fax: 815-965-9451 — frank@feubanklaw.com — Offices in Winnebago & Rockford 454641 519 Main St., Pecatonica (815) 239-9044 Serving the legal needs of area businesses, families and individuals. 455375 Law Offices of ANET D FUENTY J Congratulations 2024 Graduates!
Carson Wiemers Andrew Williams Madison Wilson Brooklynn Windnagle Joshua Wise Ayden Wolf
101 S. Benton Street, Winnebago, IL thescoopbago@gmail.com Scoop Troop Grads: Alaina W. Winnebago Amber L. Durand Brookelyn C. Pecatonica Kiley J. Byron Hats off to all of the 2024 Graduates! 455482 AG. TURF & CONSTRUCTION CONGRATULATIONS WINNEBAGO GRADUATES 345197 AC McCARTNEY FARM EQUIPMENT Corner of IL 70 & IL 75 • Durand, IL 61024 815-248-2161 • www.acmccartney.com Page 12 2024 GAZETTE / TEMPO GRADUATION WINNEBAGO Class of 2024
Evan Farr Allyson Feinblatt Javier Flores Qwinten Golas Mikayla Gray Karla Guzman-Escamilla Ella Hartmann Jessica Heavlin
Sam Campbell Kwari Casey Piper Davis
Andrew Dierks
Madylin DiPiazza Carter Edler Reese Erdahl Jack Eslinger
Seward, Illinois • 815-247-8438 455376 The Honeycomb Salon Congratulations to Class of 2024! Congratulations on your graduation, Jacob McCray & Paige McCray! Best of luck in your future education! Your family is so proud of you both! Certified Specialists in Physical and Occupational Therapy CONGRATULATIONS, WINNEBAGO GRADUATES! 455608 103 N. Benton, Winnebago • 815-335-5223 • www.orspt.com WINNEBAGO • ROCKFORD • BELVIDERE • BYRON • LOVES PARK • DIXON J. Mark Skaggs PT, CSCS, FMS1, SFMA, HMS, Cert. DN Patrick Burke PTA Devon McCulloch PT, DPT
Aiden Anderson Ella Anderson Rebecca Ballard Noah Benney Megan Bomgarden Parker Brule Isabelle Burd Alivia Butz
Class of 2024
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Xavier Heisler Charlie Hill Cheyenne Hockman Ilaina Intravaia
Jaden Jackson Ayleen Jaramillo Jan Johnson Zaden Joly
Kyliah Jones Hannah Lee Payton Lingel Riley MacLaren
Charlotte Maher Samarah Martin Leah Martinez Jacob McCray
Ryan
Congratulations Graduates! Frank J. Eubank, Jr. Attorney at Law 126 N. Church St. Rockford, IL 61101 219 S. Swift St. Winnebago, IL 61088 Phone: 815-961-9668 Fax: 815-965-9451 — frank@feubanklaw.com — Offices in Winnebago & Rockford 454640 Congratulations Winnebago Class of 2024 455372 William Johnson D.C. 502 N. Elida Street • Winnebago, Illinois 815-335-2820 We pay tribute to the men & women who served our country so well. William Johnson D.C. 502 N. Elida Street • Winnebago, Illinois 815-335-2820 We pay tribute to the men & women who served our country so well. Remembering Our Veterans 445371 AUTO | HOME | LIFE | BUSINESS | RETIREMENT Mike Freier michael.freier@countryfinancial.com 815-239-2110 CONGRATULATIONS, Winnebago Graduates! 455654
Paige McCray Emerson McFadden Brandon Melin
Melin Supreme Muhammad Nicholas Naill Maile Olsen Logan Olson
of 2024
WINNEBAGO
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Riley Starkey Cole Thomas Austin Vazquez Alaina Warkentien Wyatt Webb Hailey Westphal Brandon Wiggan Kaleighann Williams
Olivia Osborne Madison Palm-Graceffa Anna Palmer Emma Parmer
Christian Perez Ava Reuter Jacob Rice Van Rumery
Kyla Saladino Lana Saladino Natalie Samuels
Miley Seaton
Kelton Sheley Autumn Smith Melody Smith Sarah Speece
Annika Wyant Kevin York
Winnebago graduates not pictured: Noah Clutter Eden Trotter-Krahn DURAND Class of 2024 AG. TURF & CONSTRUCTION CONGRATULATIONS DURAND GRADUATES 345195 AC McCARTNEY FARM EQUIPMENT Corner of IL 70 & IL 75 • Durand, IL 61024 815-248-2161 • www.acmccartney.com
Class
101 S. Benton Street, Winnebago, IL thescoopbago@gmail.com Scoop Troop Grads: Alaina W. Winnebago Amber L. Durand Brookelyn C. Pecatonica Kiley J. Byron Hats off to all of the 2024 Graduates! 455645
Aubrey Alvarez Tyler Anderson Miranda Balentyne Caden Barthel Zander Byl Morgan Coleman
Congratulations GRADUATES! 800.667.4401 www.bankatfirstnational.com 345971
Mariyah Fritzel Samantha Gorham Ayanna Heuerman Garrett Hill Brody Hilton Brayden Hughes Connor Hughes Reece Johnson
Aiden Conderman Michael Conroy Aeva Criswell Carrigan Derus Lillyana Dobbs David Dollak Gage Fiorenza Nathan Folk
Anna Wiegert Kendall Williams
Shaun Rampat Rhiannon Robertson Gabriel Rodriguez Melinda Sayers Zhane Sheldon Shawn Squires Braedyn Stirling Tye Todd
Kylie Mechling Maxwell Milbrath Sebastian Miron Rachel Nevdal Caden Nimtz Domani Orto Savannah Peterson Rachel Proctor
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455483 PECATONICA PHARMACY Full Prescription Service • Most Insurance Plans Accepted School Supplies • Cards and Gifts -- OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK -(815) 239-1200 413 Main Street PECATONICA PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service Most Insurance Plans Accepted Congratulations, 2024 Graduates! fritzelslandscaping.com Congratulations Durand! 373557
Grant Johnson Kalli Kaskovich Erik Kormoczy Blake Lane Amber Lee Reagan McCallips Kiara McCorkle William McGregory
2024
Wilson
Page 16 2024 GAZETTE / TEMPO GRADUATION You made it! The Gazette Your dedication has paid off, and we wish you continued success as you take the next step! And, as you pack for college, don’t forget to take along your Hometown Newspaper! Keep tabs on your community while you’re away at school. Just call 815-877-4044 today and ask for our Special Student Rate or go to RVPnews.com and click on Subscriptions. 374210 The PHOTO COURTESY MEL The Gazette Middle school car parade The Pecatonica Community Middle School (PCMS) Car Parade was led by our favorite Director ofTransportation Sue Siemens and our rockin’PrincipalTim King, onThursday, May 7, 2020!The parade included approximately 29 PCMS faculty and staff members as they made their way from the Pecatonica High School throughTheVillage of Pecatonica and then on toWestlakeVillage to show support and love to our students while we continue to Shelter-in-Place and social distance. It was great to see their smiling faces, pets and decorated vehicles. By Chris JohnsonREPORTER Anew fiscal year has begun for the Village of Pecatonica.As of May 1, a new spending plan went into effect, following earlier approval by the Pecatonica Village Board. In previous Fiscal Years getting the Budget done on time was threat- ened because of disagreement or late discussion. That hasn’t been the case for few years now as elected offi- cials have been getting the job done on time. Thisyearis littledifferentstartto spending money. Many projects have been delayed with labor usage being held at a functional level. The implementation of new plans for spring development was delayed after Governor JB Pritzker declared a halt to many outdoor proceedings and gatherings of larger groups of people. That filters down to the village level as road work, gutters and curb replacements stand still waiting for Public Works officials and municipal contractors. There are some noticeable de- viations on the Fiscal Year 20-21 Budget. A lot of parenthesis mark reduction in funds, due to certain restrictions placed at the State and FederalOperationslevels.will still commence, but it will be limited in comparison to many recent construction seasons PlansPecatonica. are in place to improve road conditions on primary driving areas in town, including off Main Street and along Fourth, as well as in other needy locations in the village. The Sewer Fund is expected to see nearly $1,000,000 invested in it this season. That could be tempered slightly with stay-at-home orders in place through at least the end of the month of May. One area that will continue to see an increase on the 20-21 Fiscal Year Budget involves how much money residents will pay for water service. Because the need to conduct Water Rate Study nearly five years ago, it was determined that step- ping up in rates for gallons used was order. Trustees voted in favor of the de- cision to implement a structured resi- dent payment fee structure under for- mer Village President Dan Barber’s term. Subsequent bodies of Trustees and Village President Bill Smull have maintained the original plan of struc- tured increased rates for use. The 2019 Fiscal Year actual Bud- get featured revenue for water ser- vice listed at $391,277.71. In the 2020 plan, the Budget featured a number listed at $485,908.73. Now, as the FY21 Budget goes into effect, expected revenue flow is projected to increase to $537,735.00. Payments for late fees, on the ac- cepted Spending Plan has been mod- ified to allow the village to waive certain fees, as the Governor’s Exec- utive Order remains in effect. lowerOtherfundingstreamsthatwillsee than budgeted return will in- clude the Motor and Fuel Tax Fund, Video Game Taxing fund and Sales Tax Funds. Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens (NCG) will be all aglow in a variety of school colors to celebrate the ac- complishments of the Class of 2020. Graduating is big deal but we know ceremonies aren’t going to be the To show our support and help make students smile, NCG will be lit in specific schools’ colors on a select night. The school, college, or university featured each night will also be recognized on the marquee. Lights will go on at dusk and stay on throughout the night allowing for plenty of time for students and families to Pleaseenjoy.play it safe in the parks and avoid big group gatherings. Remem- ber! Illinois residents are required to wear mask or face covering in pub- lic places. Day, Date School Light Colors Monday, May 11 Boylan HS Green & White Wednesday, May 13 East HS Red Friday, May 15 Keith School Red, White & Blue Home School Monday, May 18 Rockford Christian HS Blue Cathedral Baptist Tuesday, May 19 Belvidere North HS Blue, Red & Yellow Wednesday, May 20 Rockford Lutheran HS Purple Lydia LearningAcademy Thursday, May 21 NicholasConservatorytolightupforgrads Newfiscalyear beginsin Pecatonica Text line providing support during COVID-19 pandemic VOL. 143 • NO. 12 PUBLISHED BY ROCK VALLEY PUBLISHING, LLC THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020 TheGazette 75¢ Serving the communities of Pecatonica, Seward, Winnebago, Durand Your Hometown Newspaper. Serving the communities of Pecatonica, Seward, Winnebago and Durand