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Connecting Deployed Troops to Home

By Anne Eickstadt Correspondent

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rian Halwix of Union founded ‘Home Connection’ to support our troops overseas. “We send all kinds of stuff. We have jerky and cookies and coloring pages. We have teamed with Stauffer’s, the makers of animal crackers. Soldiers use the boxes as ice breakers with the locals. The kids love to color our logo. They also give boxes to newly deployed soldiers and enjoy some of the boxes themselves.”

When soldiers are deployed overseas, they are separated from family, friends and everything they grew up with.

The ‘Jerky for Troops’ organization is where Halwix learned how important packages from home can be. “I chaired that organization for three years,” Halwix tells me.

“It became a lot more personal, talking to the soldiers and seeing pictures.”

Jerky is one of the items most requested by troops serving away from home.

“All of the jerky that we at Home Connection have made

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Marengo’s Stone Soup Kitchen

By Anne Eickstadt Correspondent

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nybody and everybody is welcome to come,” James Regelin, Marengo alderman, tells me. “This is not a church event, it is a community gathering for soup and camaraderie and building bonds with neighbors.”

Since the day its doors

opened on October 13, the community Stone Soup Kitchen has been located at the First Presbyterian Church, 203 W. Washington Street, Marengo on Tuesdays. “We offer a variety of soups every Tuesday from 12:00 pm until 8:00 pm.

We have a lot of volunteers coming forward.” The variety of soups can range from vegetable soup to chili and dill

pickle soup to chicken and/or beef.”

Donations have come from “Knights of Columbus from Sacred Heart, MORE, the First Presbyterian Church of Marengo, the Methodist Church of Marengo, McHenry York Rite and members of Marengo Lodge 138. Helen Lindow and Don Lockhart have offered monetary donations to help buy supplies.” Panera Bread, Trio Lounge, Swiss Maid Bakery in Woodstock and other businesses have also been donating supplies of bread, rolls, cookies and soup for the Stone Soup Kitchen.

In fact, the Trio Lounge has also allowed Stone Soup soup makers to make soups in their kitchens.

Regelin chose the event’s name from the Stone Soup folktale.: Once upon a time, somewhere in post-war Eastern Europe, people jealously hoarded whatever food they could find, hiding it even from their friends and neighbors.

One day a wandering soldier came into a village in the evening and asked to stay for the night.

“There’s not a bite to eat in the whole village. Better keep moving on.”

“Oh, I have everything I need,” he said. “In fact, I was thinking of making some stone soup to share with all of you.” He asked to borrow a large cauldron, filled it with water, and built a fire under

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it. He reached into his pocket and brought out an ordinary looking stone. He carefully brushed it off and dropped it into the water.

Hearing the rumor of food, most of the villagers came to the village square. The soldier sniffed the “broth”, licked his lips in anticipation, and hunger began to overcome their skepticism.

“Ahh,” the soldier said to himself, loud enough to be overheard, “I do like a tasty stone soup. Of course, stone soup with cabbage – that would be good enough for the Mayor.”

Soon a villager approached, holding a cabbage he’d

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“Capital!” cried the soldier.

“You know, I once had stone soup with cabbage and a bit of salt beef as well, and it was fit for a king.”

The village butcher managed to find some salt beef . . . and so it went, through potatoes, onions, carrots, mushrooms, and so on, until there was indeed a delicious meal for all. The moral is that by working together, with everyone contributing what they can, a greater good is achieved.

Regelin hopes that Marengo’s Stone Soup Kitchen will bring the community together in the same way for the greater good of Marengo.

Each Tuesday, people come

in greater numbers to sip soup and chat with each other. A small basket is set out for any donations made to help cover the costs of ingredients.

Regelin wants to not only draw members of the community closer together but also help those who are hungry. At the end of the school day, they want to see the kids come in for soup and sides and to talk with each other. At the end of the work day, the Stone Soup crew want to see everyone who did not come in for lunch. They will also give what is left to those who are hungry so even the homeless have food.

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Museum puts vintage Christmas on display UNION – Pin Dave Harms down and this veteran nurseryman admits you can’t top a live, fragrant pine for Christmas. But that said, if you are going to embrace an artificial you could do a lot worse than a vintage aluminum tree.

Germany may have exported ornaments here, but the aluminum Christmas trees he hung them from were homegrown.

Trees were 2 to 8 feet tall, in colors that ranged from pink to teal. Some were flocked. Others boasted lights on the branches or in the base. Manufactures included Metal Trees Corp., Holi-Gay Manufacturing and Flocking Specialties Inc. in Chicago; and Aluminum Spe-

cialty Co. and Mirro Aluminum Co. in Manitowac, Wis. It is estimated Aluminum Specialty, alone, sold some 4 million signature Evergleam brand trees between 1959 and 1969.

After all, they were novel, shiny and spoke to a nation fixated on technology.

“I see it as a moment in time, when we had space exploration coming on and all of these new things being made out of aluminum,” Harms said.

Harms and his antiquing partner, Lynne Eltrevoog, are bringing about 70 aluminum trees, manufactured between 1958 and 1969, to the McHenry County Historical Society Museum as part of this year’s Holiday Open

House. Harms has staged holiday displays at the museum for the past nine years. He began collecting Christmas memorabilia in 1980, when he first set out to find a lighted tree stand like the one his grandparents used when he was a child.

Fearing the stand would leak and short out the lights, Harms said, they never turned it.

“The fact that grandpa and grandma never had it working drove me nuts,” said Harms, who grew up in Morton Grove and now lives in Crystal Lake.

The wintery feel of the aluminum Christmas tree forest is completed by white backdrop, donated by Miceli Drapery Co. of Union, and by many holiday

pieces Harms has collected during the more than 35 years he as been a member of Golden Glow of Christmas Past – a worldwide club for collectors of antique Christmas items. They include molded elves and angels; plastic 5-foot Santas and a snowman, once given away by Polk Bros. appliance and furniture stores in 1962; as well as color wheels, aluminum candy canes, lighted decorations, sleds, a working Lionel train.

Those attending the Dec. 5 open house at the museum, from 1p.m. to 3 p.m. at 6422 Main St. in Union, will have an opportunity to play Christmas 45s on a working Wurlitzer jukebox ($1 donation per song),

Resources, and McHenry County Audubon will be on hand between 9–11 a.m. at three locations along the Fox River to help the public search for eagles: McHenry Dam, Algonquin Dam, and Carpentersville Dam. Volunteers will have scopes and binoculars available for use at each location. Maps to the locations are available at www.

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listen to live music by pianist Nicholas Renkosik of Wonder Lake starting at 11 a.m., browse our bake sale, make old fashioned Christmas ornaments with Bill Scarlett and search for unique gifts in the museum store. Admission is free.

Eltrevoog said the price of aluminum likely means its return in Christmas trees is unlikely. A 7-foot tree that sold for $80 in 1960 now commands up to $3,000 on eBay. Pink varieties, in particular, are in demand.

“When I look at the whole aluminum forest, I laugh,” Harms said. “People are obsessed with them or equally horrified.

“The first year I did this a couple came during the week and I just happened to be here.

It turns out they worked on an assembly line making these during college,” Harms said. “I love hearing the family stories about whatever it was at Christmas time. It was such a great time for me as kid.”

The aluminum Christmas tree forest will remain on display from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday Dec. 8 through Jan. 8 and on weekends by special appointment. For information call 815-923-2267 or visit www.GotHistory.org. The museum is closed Dec. 24, 25 and 31, as well as Jan. 1.

Algonquin Starbucks to serve evening menu following liquor license approval

By Samantha Fetzner Reporter

As is the case with several other area locations, the Algonquin Starbucks at 1352 E. Algonquin Road will begin offering a small variety of beer and wine. The chain store’s “evening menu” is sweeping across the area. Huntley, Crystal Lake, Lake in the Hills, Dundee, and Schaumburg are amongst the other closest stores offering the same menu.

After receiving approval for their Class F liquor license, the store is allowed to serve limited alcoholic offerings alongside more substantial food such as appetizers and small plate meals. Nearby

Cary is also considering adding a Starbucks location that may ultimately offer the evening menu as well.

The approval for the liquor license came as no surprise. The Lake in the Hills location started service of the evening menu in early November. The other Algonquin location as well as the Huntley store started in October, and Crystal Lake received their licensing in August. The menu is new in the area.

Schaumburg was the closest location to offer the menu previous and had been doing so in Woodfield Mall since 2012.

McHenry County now has a total of 5 locations operating with the evenings

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menu. Although the offering is new, the company is seeing enough success to continue to push their plans within the area. The approvals have been met with little to no resistance by each board in the various cities that have opted to participate. All staff members are trained with extra security measures for the undertaking as well. The store has ensured only clear glass containers can be used for alcohol consumption and

patrons cannot leave the store with their beverages.

The new menu offering will not change the size or present beverages being offered at any of the aforementioned locations. The evenings menu is simply an addition to further expand the reach of the Starbucks brand. Patrons still looking for their tasty treats or piping hot coffee will have no trouble getting notable favorites from any stores.

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Compromise reached in Crystal Lake South football bleachers issue

By Samantha Fetzner Reporter

After being removed down to the ninth row, neighboring property owners and District 155 have reached an agreement to keep the bleachers intact pending proper zoning approval from the City of Crystal Lake. Demolition, which started in October, originally called for this same level of tear down.

The agreement comes after a lengthy negotiation process between not only the school and the property owners, but the City as well. The agreement ceases the pending demolition order- for now.

Judge Michael Chmiel, the same Judge who ordered the removal of the bleachers over a year ago, signed off on the agreement in mid November, approximately 13 months after his original tear-down ruling. The school district now has an additional four months- until midMarch 2016- to get the proper permitting and approvals on their zoning requests for the bleachers. The agreement does not void the original destruction order- but rather it buys the district time to come up with an alternative

plan to leave some of their original investment of $1.2 million in working order.

The school district’s zoning application will need to present a number of ‘fixes’ to appease the neighboring property owners as they devise a new bleacher plan.

The main concerns that have been voiced by those owners include storm drainage, noise restrictions, and privacy concerns. The school will need to approach each issue with a palpable solution to gain the full green light and avoid further legal action from the community. As of November 25, District 155 had not yet filed their zoning application with the City of Crystal Lake.

The current intent of the District is to relocate the press box as well as the home bleachers to the East end of the field, away from the neighbors. The construction costs for relocation and construction are expected to be $1.5 million at this point. The original timeline proposed for this project included submission of zoning requests in November, which has not yet happened. If the requests are not filed soon, construction could be pushed beyond the first quarter of 2016.

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is through Wayne’s Country Market. Roger Brandt is a really big supporter.”

Wayne’s Country Market is located at 801 W. Grant Highway, Marengo.

Home Connection officially received its non-profit organization designation early in 2014. “One of the things really important to us is to maintain the highest standard as a charity,” Halwix tells me. “ Nobody on our team is greedy. We give 90% of donations we receive and the other 10% is used for growth. The vision for Home Connection is to grow nationally and double in size every year.”

Since they received their

non-profit designation, “We have shipped over 400 boxes to Afghanistan and South Korea,” Halwix says. “We set up a booth at the Ride for Autism motorcycle event and received enough donations to send 50 boxes to troops overseas. The Paragon event enabled us to send 150 boxes.

We are looking for foundation support and corporate sponsorship as well.”

You can sponsor boxes which will be sent to the troops overseas in January, 2016, if you would like to help. Boxes can be sponsored for $100 each. Smaller donations can be added together to pay for a box shipping out.

Their next fundraising

Thank you photo to Home Connection from South Korea.

event is the ‘3rd Annual Support Our Troops’ event at Trio Lounge, 101 Franks Road, Marengo, in June, 2016. In the past, this all day event has hosted a blood drive during the day, the assembly of boxes to be sent overseas, a craft beer tasting and a dinner/auction with raffles and live music in the evening.

“Home Connection touches the lives of soldiers who are separated from their homes and families. The care packages give the soldiers the feeling of home. They reassure them that they are appreciated!”

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Rev-up the holidays with five return-proof gifts (Family Features) If the thought of holiday gift shopping makes you want to bail on celebrating at all, it’s time to rethink your approach. Even though your gift list seems like a challenge, make it your mission to earn the title of Ultimate Gift Giver this season.

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Tips to give unique, meaningful gifts this holiday season

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.STEPHEN J. KLEIN, et al Defendant 14 CH 00720 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 29, 2015, Auction.com, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January 4, 2016, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 54 IN BURNING TREE UNIT 3, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 8, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND A RESUBDIVISION OF OUTLOT “C’’ OF BURNING TREE UNIT 2, RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. 93R41275, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED FEBRUARY 18, 1998 AS DOCUMENT NO. 98R9339, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 6519 BURNING TREE CIRCLE, MCHENRY, IL 60050 Property Index No. 09-32-105-004. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court

file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 1414-01244. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. AUCTION.COM LLC For Additional Information regarding Auction.com, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800-280-2832) CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-14-01244 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 CH 00720 TJSC#: 35-14721 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I676411 (Published in the McHenry County News Dec. 3, 10 & 17, 2015) 226646

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BANC OF AMERICA FUNDING CORPORATION 2006-8T2 Plaintiff, -v.LYNN M. AIKEN, et al Defendant 15 CH 00072 NOTICE OF SALE

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 29, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January 4, 2016, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 25 IN BIG SKY UNIT ONE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PARTS OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 19, AND THE NORTH HALF OF LOT 1 OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 19, ALL BEING IN TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 9, 1992 AS DOCUMENT NO. 92R68030, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 206 CLEAR SKY TRAIL, LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156 Property Index No. 19-19-403009. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale

McHenry County News / December 3, 2015 - Page 7 other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-01057. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-15-01057 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00072 TJSC#: 35-14728 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I676757 (Published in the McHenry County News Dec. 3, 10 & 17, 2015) 227065

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.SCOTT N NEUKIRCH A/K/A SCOTT M NEUKIRCH A/K/A SCOTT MICHAEL NEUKIRCH, et al Defendant 15 CH 500 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 1, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January 5, 2016, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: A PART OF LOT 86 OF THE ASSESSOR’S PLAT OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BE-

ING A PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 22, 1867 IN BOOK 40 OF DEEDS, PAGE 525, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 86 THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF STATE STREET, 57 FEET AND 9 INCHES TO A STAKE THENCE WESTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 86, 158 FEET AND 9 INCHES TO THE EAST LINE OF LOTS FORMERLY OWNED BY J.H. PATTERSON THENCE SOUTHERLY ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT FORMERLY OWNED BY J.H. PATTERSON, 57 FEET AND 9 INCHES TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 86 THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 86, 162 FEET AND 9 INCHES TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 402 SOUTH STATE STREET, Marengo, IL 60152 Property Index No. 11-35-429-016. The real estate is improved with a single family home; 2 car detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this See Notices on next page

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Electronics Recycling Made Easy

By Anne Eickstadt Correspondent

The following is a presentation made to the McHenry County Board and the Board of Governments by Kenneth Santowski. If you have not heard of the Board of Governments, [I had not] “Established in 1976, the McHenry County Council of Governments is a cohesive network of governmental bodies who seek to foster cooperation between all levels of government. The purpose of the McHenry County Council of Governments is to uphold and advocate principles of effective local government, facilitate solutions to regional issues and otherwise lesson the burdens of government.” www.mchenrycountycog.org Santowski is a member of the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County www.mcdef. org and is also a member of the McHenry County Board and the McHenry County Board of Governments.

“There are a lot of household electronics that residents no longer want or need. Where to put such unwanted or obsolete

Public Notices

Continued from previous page property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1502265. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1502265 Case Number: 15 CH 500 TJSC#: 35-14681 I676798 (Published in the McHenry County News Dec. 3, 10 & 17, 2015) 227069

equipment is becoming a critical issue.

Because of unforeseen circumstances, many drop-off locations have closed their doors.

Lakewood’s Public Works Facility is one of the few places in the area still taking E-waste. Large quantities may make it hard for this service to continue unless other towns help.

Your municipality or township can easily start a similar collection program. It is an opportunity for towns and social service providers to work together.

With the ground level, self service POD, residents pull right up and easily unload their unwanted electronics. Of course, some folks don’t follow rules and just toss things in willy-nilly. They are careless? Inconsiderate? For the most part, people do the right thing, making this doable for any community.

The electronics container is easy to fill. What then? There are a number of options that can be customized to meet your citizens’ needs. Pallets and gaylords (heavy duty boxes) stored in your facility are exchanged on an as-needed basis.

Fill purchased storage POD and schedule a pickup of gaylords and large items when full.

A semi-trailer is delivered and, once filled, a pickup and empty trailer is requested.

Meet the needs of your town.

Start your own Municipal Electronics Recycling.

Chicago Logistic Service and E works have a mutual working relationship to provide electronic recycling services to municipalities, townships, private businesses and individual residences.

Your electronics will be fully disassembled in the United States with most of the work being done here in Illinois. The parts will be sent off to processers for reuse.

Both businesses are registered with the Environmental Protection Agency.

The big question is: what’s the cost?

Based on the data collected, the proposed annual cost per household is $13.14. The estimated cost based on the current tonnage collected would be $6.57. And finally, if all manufacturer credits are applied, $2.61.

You don’t have to worry about being the first, you were chosen to lead, so LEAD!!! You, me, we, us, and those throughout McHenry County who are not here tonight, will all be the first together.”

Santowski told me, ”This only needs to be put in place for about a year. The newer televisions are all recyclable and made of plastic. The old TVs have lead in them.”

If interested, contact: Chicago Logistic Service, 501 Davis Road, Elgin, IL 60123 or Kenneth Santowski, 847.429.1926, cls@chicagologisticservice.com E works Electronic Services, 1201 Estes Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL, 60007 or Lou Fyda 847.997.5191, lfyda@eworksesi.org If you believe this is a worthwhile and environmentally responsible plan, please let your Photo by Anne Eickstadt town councilmembers or mayor Ken Santowski, with the wind in his hair, at the November know. Or advise them if you recycling drive with the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County. have a better plan.

Michael Romano sentenced to natural life in prison for first degree murder of his father, stepmother Louis A. Bianchi, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announces that Michael Romano, 56, of Las Vegas, was sentenced to natural life plus 50 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the offenses of First Degree

Murder.

On October 1, 2015, a McHenry County jury found Mr. Romano guilty of murdering his father, Nicholas M. Romano (Nick Sr.), and his step-mother, Gloria Romano.

The evidence at trial proved

that in 2006, Michael Romano, who at the time was over $100,000 in debt, shot Nick Sr. and Gloria in their own home to hasten acquisition of his inheritance.

The McHenry County Major Investigation Assistance Team

(MIAT) and the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department investigated this case.

This case was prosecuted

by Patrick Kenneally, Robert Zalud and John Gibbons of the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office.

McHenry County News Calendar Friday, Dec. 4 • Festival of Trees will be from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, Harvest Gate, Lake in the Hills. We’ve got Santa’s arrival, the lighting of the trees, and the holiday spirit all wrapped up! For more information, call 847-960-7460.

the McHenry County Historical Society Museum, 6422 Main Street, Union from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Visit the Aluminum Christmas Tree Forest during our free holiday open house. For more information call 815-923-2267 or visit www.GotHistory.org.

• A Very Merry Huntley will be Dec. 4 from 4 – 8 p.m. and Dec. 5 from 9 -5 p.m. at 10987 Main Street, Huntley.

Ring in the holidays with the Village of Huntley. For more information, call 847-515-5262.

• Village of Algonquin – Holiday Rock on the Fox will be at Riverfront Park, 201 N. Harrison Street, Algonquin from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Kick off your holiday season at the annual Holiday Rock on the Fox at Riverfront Park! Holiday Rock on the Fox is a free event that will have plenty of family activities for everyone to enjoy. For more information, call 847-658-2716.

• Christmas at the Dole and Winter Fest will be at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, 401Country Club Road, Crystal Lake on Friday from 5 – 8 p.m. and Saturday from 11 – 4 p.m. The community is welcome to celebrate the holiday season at the annual Christmas at the Dole and Winter Fest holiday festivities the 1st week of Dec. For more information, call 815-455-8000.

Saturday, Dec. 5 • Christmas Open House will be at

Sunday, Dec. 6 • Kiwanis Santa Run for Kids will be at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake, 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake. The Kiwanis Santa Run is a 5k – Walk and 1 mile kids dash.

The race will start at 9 a.m. All participants of the 5K get a Santa Suit and beard. For more information, call

815-459-1773.

• Owl Walk will be at Glacial Park, Lost Valley Visitor Center, Route 31 & Harts Road, Ringwood from 5 – 7 p.m.

Search for sights and sounds of the owls that reside at Glacial Park during the winter months. First, we’ll go for a hike to listen for owls. Next. We will head inside where a slide presentation and a live owl will introduce hikers to see magnificent creatures. For more information, call 815-479-5779.

Thursday, Dec. 10 • Family Night End of the Year Potluck will be from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Families Empowered to Change, 620 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake. Please register at: Please register at: https://fetc-familynightendoftheyearpotluck--12-10-15.eventbrite. com. Let’s continue the holiday season learning about the unique fun, cultural ways each of our families celebrate and recognize this time of year through stories about our unique traditions. For more information, call 815-308-0861.

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1987 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO V6 FWD. Car show beauty.

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1996 JEEP CHEROKEE 168,993 miles, $2,500, Call Bob 815-6292518.

1997 CHRYSLER LHS Clean, runs great!. Sunroof. Must sell!

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1997 OLDS BRAVADA V6, 4-wheel drive, full power, 127,133 miles, asking $2,200, see at 4625 Comet Drive in Machesney Park, 815-654-7683.

1997 VOLVO 850 turbo $1,500 OBO Call 262-721-6718 1999 GRAND AM GT 2 dr., red, auto, very clean inside & out, 137k, $2,800 OBO Call 262-2069688.

1999 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Good transportation car, good condition. $900. 262-654-6207

2000 CHEVY MALIBU runs good, good condition, $1,200 OBO Call 262-496-8807.

2003 CHEVY IMPALA 4DR, AC, heated power leather seats, power windows, locks cruise, 144,000 $2800 779-423-9941

2003 CHEVY MONTE CARLO SS black, moon roof, 177k, 6 cycl., runs & looks good, $3,300 OBO Call 262-930-9109.

2007 Audi Q7 3.6 Quattro, 2nd owner, Condor grey metallic, panoramic roof, 3rd row seat, 90,000 miles. Must sell! $15,900. Call 815-520-0997 Rockford IL.

2008 CHEVY AVEO 5 LS manual, 97k, hwy mi., non smoker, AC, cruise, power sunroof, fog lights, new brakes, no rust, clean. $3900 Call 262-534-5885.

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For Sale Automobiles Wanted

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Boats 18-22’ BOAT WANTED: Cash?

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1991 SEA RAY 17FT open bow.

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1947 FORD 2N with blade $2,200. OBO 815-291-8977 JD 2440D W/148 LOADER $6,500 OBO, IHC snow blower, $1,250 815-979-0654.

2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON TRIKE 2,790 miles, two-tone red metallic, 6 speed, electric reverse, fully chromed (Wille G. Skull theme) S&S Cam, Vance and Hine exhaust, painted inner fairing, New L.E.D. lights, air horn, trike needs NOTHING. Aluma trailer painted to match w/custom cooler box, J&S Trike lift. This trike is ready to ride with PRIDE. A MUST SEE! Call cell 262-9892201. Asking $27,500. Will consider reasonable offer.

Sports/Classic Cars 1969 DODGE DART GTS Convertible, 340 727 transmission.

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1979 CHEVY CORVETTE 350 CI automatic, extra set of T-tops. $10,000. Call 262-763-6528.

2000 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK 2WD, V6, 120k mi. everything works, some rust, $1,350, 262203-5727.

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1998 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4WD, good condition, 158k, $1,300 Call 262-488-0055.

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Stadelman awarded Mothers Against Drunk Driving Legislator of the Year award SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) awarded State Senator Steve Stadelman (D-Rockford) with the 2015 Legislator of the Year award recently.

The award was given in large part due to legislation passed by Stadelman earlier this year that requires offenders with two or more DUIs and first-time offenders whose DUI resulted in death or great bodily harm to obtain an ignition interlock device.

“MADD graciously thanks Senator Stadelman for his commitment to end the devastating, completely preventable crime of drunk driving,” said MADD National President Colleen Sheehey-Church.

“Senator Stadelman has championed legislation that will

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.STEPHEN J. KLEIN, et al Defendant 14 CH 00720 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 29, 2015, Auction.com, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January 4, 2016, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6519 BURNING TREE CIRCLE, MCHENRY, IL 60050 Property Index No. 09-32-105-004. The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation

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save lives in Illinois and keep drunk drivers off the road.

We look forward to continuing to work together toward the ultimate goal of No More Victims.”

Ignition interlock devices, similar to breathalyzers, test to ensure drivers are not impaired before getting behind the wheel. If alcohol is present in the driver’s system, the vehicle will not start.

“MADD has done incredible work to save countless lives over the last 35 years. It was an honor to work with them to prevent drunk driving accidents in Illinois, and I look forward to continuing to work with them in the future,” said Stadelman.

Stadelman’s proposal, Senate Bill 627, was signed into law by the governor in late August.

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conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-01244. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. AUCTION.COM LLC For Additional Information regarding Auction.com, please visit www.Auction. com or call (800-280-2832) CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-14-01244 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 CH 00720 TJSC#: 35-14721 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I676411 (Published in the McHenry County News Dec. 3, 10 & 17, 2015) 226648 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BANC OF AMERICA FUNDING CORPORATION 2006-8T2 Plaintiff, -v.LYNN M. AIKEN, et al Defendant 15 CH 00072 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 29, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January 4, 2016, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 206 CLEAR SKY TRAIL, LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156 Property Index No. 19-19-403-009. The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment

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in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-01057. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-15-01057 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00072 TJSC#: 35-14728 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I676757 (Published in the McHenry County News Dec. 3, 10 & 17, 2015) 227067 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.SCOTT N NEUKIRCH A/K/A SCOTT M NEUKIRCH A/K/A SCOTT MICHAEL NEUKIRCH, et al Defendant 15 CH 500 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 1, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January 5, 2016, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 402 SOUTH

STATE STREET, Marengo, IL 60152 Property Index No. 11-35-429-016. The real estate is improved with a single family home; 2 car detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1502265. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 4765500 Attorney File No. PA1502265 Case Number: 15 CH 500 TJSC#: 35-14681 I676798 (Published in the McHenry County News Dec. 3, 10 & 17, 2015) 227070

Free School Field Trip sign up begins for the Festival of the Sugar Maples

Have you ever wondered how maple syrup was discovered?

Have you ever seen over 40 trees hooked up to collect and process sap in a scenic woodland? McHenry County Conservation District offers free field trips to elementary schools within McHenry County and public tours for the annual Festival of the Sugar Maple at Coral Woods Conservation Area in Marengo.

Sign-up for the popular Festival of the Sugar Maples School Field Trip starting Wednesday, December 9 at 8:00 a.m. Teachers should call (815) 479-5779 to book their outing. Field trips are for grades K-5 and are offered daily March 7–11 and March 14–17. Students will learn the fascinating history of maple sugaring and see how the sap collection process has evolved to modern day techniques. They will also get to visit the evaporator house and to watch the sap as it is transformed into syrup.

Finally, everyone gets a taste of pure Coral Woods maple syrup before they leave. The entire length of the field trip is held outdoors, lasts about an hour and travels along a one-mile stretch of a wooded nature trail.

Teachers can call (815) 4795779 to plan their outing.

Free public tours are offered weekends, March 5,6 and 12,13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Coral Woods Conservation Area is located at 7400 Somerset in Marengo. For more information, call (815) 479-5779 or visit www.MCCDistrict.org.

Historical Holidays Open House at McHenry County Conservation District

Celebrate the holiday season with a step back in time and experience holiday preparations from days of old at McHenry County Conservation District’s Historical Holidays Open House, Saturday, December 12 from 12p.m. to 4 p.m. in Glacial Park, Rt. 31 and Harts Rd., Ringwood.

Transport yourself back in time and visit the 1854 restored Greek Revival, Powers-Walker house where volunteers in historical attire will be preparing for winter and the holidays as families did in the mid-19th century. Enjoy the scents of cooking on the wood stove and see the fresh tree decorated with homemade and natural trimmings. Listen to traditional stories, witness a woodworker making toys for his children and immerse yourself in the beauty of the season as it was in simpler times.

No registration is necessary.

Drop in any time during the open hours. For more information call (815) 459-5779.