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ASSISTED LIVING

4730 Squaw Prairie Road • 815-544-9495 www.hw-belvidere-slf.com

An Affordable Assisted Lifestyle Community for the Older Adult Managed by Gardant Management Solutions

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CONCRETE

AUTO SERVICE / TOWING 87227

Lasher Concrete

ToWIng, L.L.c.

Arn’s ArnArn ToWIng, L.L.c.

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Arn’s rAdiAtor rAdiAtor rAdiAtor shop per day • 7 days per week shop shop 24 hours24perhours day • 7perdays week 24 hours day • per 7 days per week 87227

No job too BIG or small

Serving Brodhead for over 27 years.

Serving Brodhead

Serving Brodhead for for over 27 over 39years. years.

Serving Brodhead for over 27 years.

804 2nd St. • Brodhead, WI • 608-897-8088

2nd St. • Brodhead, WI • 608-897-8088 4 2nd St. • 804 Brodhead, WI • 608-897-8088

Arn’s Auto service

Arn’s Auto service Arn’s Auto service 802 2nd Street • Brodhead, WI

INSURED 50 years experience

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802 2nd Street • Brodhead, WI Monday-Friday • 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

802 2nd Street608-897-3330 • Brodhead, WI Monday-Friday • 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Call or by a.m.-5:00 for an appointment.

Monday-Friday •stop 7:30 p.m.

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AUTO BODY REPAIR

815-633-2951

Brodhead, WI • Across from Subway

FREE LOANER CAR 608-897-8447

414297

When you need body work call us first.

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AUTO SERVICE

301 Industrial Dr., Clinton, WI • 608-676-4000 Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. • Sat. By Appointment • Sunday Closed

Complete Auto ServiCe Brakes-Mufflers-Electrical • Suspension • Computer Control Systems Standard & Specialized Services to suit your needs

$10 OFF on any $50 service $20 OFF on any $100 service Authorized dealer

Tires

Serving you for over a decade!

Owners Don & Cheryl Rhode • alltechautoservice.com

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ASSISTED LIVING

Welcome Home!

Move NOW a in month nd 3rd is FRE E!

Prairie View Offers: Individual apartment homes Private patios Kitchenettes, walk-in showers

Full dining services Housekeeping & laundry service Emergency call system

24 hour a day in-house caregivers Social & recreational programs Access to rehabilitation services

Call 815-335-1800

500 East McNair Rd. • Winnebago, IL 414295

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BANQUET ROOMS

Perfect Place For The Perfect Wedding The

With our beautiful prairie setting, the Byron Forest Preserve is the ideal location for everything from rehearsal dinners to ceremonies to receptions.

7993 N River Rd, Byron, IL • (815) 234-8535 • www.byronforestpreserve.com SPRING 2022 • ROCK VALLEY PUBLISHING CONSUMER DIRECTORY

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Great facilities for indoor or outdoor celebrations Jarrett Prairie Center accommodates 200 guests All facilities are handicapped accessible Complete bar service available Room for DJ or band and dancing; outdoor stage also available Also perfect for other social and business occasions Deck that seats up to 150 people

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CEMETARY

BELVIDERE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION “Established 1847”

• Pre-Burial Arrangements • Cremation Burials • Columbarium Niches • Memorial Markers • Affordable Prices • Park-like Setting

belviderecemetery@comcast.net

1121 N. Main St., Belvidere • 815-547-7642

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Frank Lloyd Wright Pettit Memorial Chapel on Cemetery Grounds

CEMETERY

Cemetery PET BURIALS

& CUSTOM CREMATIONS

Custom On-Site Cremations PET BURIALS Pick Up Service Available Granite and Bronze Markers & CUSTOM CREMATIONS www.arlingtonpetcemetery.com Cremation Urns Fax: 815-399-5444 Custom On-Site Cremations 6202 Charles St. Phone: 815-399-5011 Rockford, IL 61108 Rockford, IL 61108 Pick Up ServicePhone: Available 815-399-5011 6202 Charles St. Fax: 815-399-5444 Granite and Bronze Markers Cremation Urns www.arlingtonpetcemetery.com CremationGranite Urnsand Bronze Markers

Pick Up Service Available Custom On-Site Cremations

& CUSTOM 6202 Charles St. CREMATIONS PET BURIALS Rockford, IL 61108 Phone: 815-399-5011 Fax: 815-399-5444

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Arlington Arlington Memorial Memorial Park Cemetery

Park Cemetery

Services Available: Family or Single Spaces Cremation Garden and Niches Granite & Bronze Markers s www.arlingtonmemorialcemetery.com Monuments

Services Available: Fax: 815-399-5444 Family 6202 815-399-5011 Charles St.or Single Spaces Phone: Rockford, IL Rockford, IL 61108 61108Garden and Niches Cremation Phone: 6202815-399-5011 Charles St. Fax: 815-399-5444 Granite & Bronze Markers Monuments s www.arlingtonmemorialcemetery.com Granite & Bronze Markers Cremation Garden andMonuments Niches Family or Single Spaces Services Available:

6202 Charles St. Park Cemetery Rockford, IL 61108 Cemetery Phone: 815-399-5011 Memorial Fax: 815-399-5444 Arlington Pet Arlington www.arlingtonpetcemetery.com www.arlingtonmemorialcemetery.com s 6

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Arlington Pet Arlington Pet Cemetery

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FIRE SAFETY

FLOORING

A B C

New, Custom Hardwood Floors Installed, Sanded & Finished Custom Sanding of Old Floors

ull Hardwood Flooring

FIRE & SAFETY, INC.

2581 PARK AVENUE BELOIT, WI 53511 608-362-1634 SERVING SOUTHERN WISCONSIN AND NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOR OVER 60 YEARS

410502

Hardwood Flooring Specialists for Over 40 Years Family Owned & Operated

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL • Real 3/4” hardwood flooring, not a thin laminate.

• Custom sanding and finishing of old floors.

Covering Wisconsin, Illinois and all surrounding areas Call for free estimates at 1-608-558-6570 or 1-608-558-1960

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BAR & GRILL

Try Our Friday

BAR

GRILL

1034 1st Center Ave. Brodhead, WI 53520 608-897-9065 www.bridgesbarandgrill.com

Kitchen Hours: 11am-9pm daily

Fish Fry! 11am-9 pm

Try our famous Bridges Burgers & homemade pizzas!

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HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 414198

• Seasonal Maintenance of your Furnace & Air Conditioning Systems • Indoor Air Quality Products

Spring • Summer Winter • Fall

Call 815-865-5782 Mike Wymer

Rock City, IL

“When it’s time to replace the old, inefficient heating & air conditioning equipment, we’ll help you sort out the options for high efficiency choices at a price you can afford.”

FLOORING

Shop at small businesses!

The numbers don’t lie.

Locally owned businesses may be classified as “small,” but they have a big impact on the national economy.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Business Employment Dynamics report, small businesses created 10.5 million net new jobs between 2000 and 2019, accounting for 65.1 percent of net new

jobs created since 2000 in the United States. The Government of Canada reports that the number of small businesses in Canada in 2020 was far greater than the number of medium and large businesses, accounting for 97.9 percent of all the businesses in the country.

Supporting locally owned businesses is a great way to support a neighbor!

Kitchens • Baths • Flooring Cabinets • Countertops FREE Estimates & Design Services

We Do It All Start to Finish

6506 Logan Avenue, Belvidere, Ill www.chbuildersinc.com

815.547.8453

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

Stocks • Bonds • Mutual Funds Advisory Services • Annuities IRA’s • 401K Rollovers College Planning • Life Insurance Lon E. Lederman

Jared S. Arn

— FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS —

608-897-3015

1015 1st Center Ave. Brodhead,WI

www.greenwoodswealthmanagement.com

In Business Since 1992

Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates.

Not FDIC Insured Not a Deposit

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PUBLIC LIBRARY

Clinton Public Library * 214 Mill St. Clinton, WI. 53525

Clinton Public Library * 214 Mill St. Clinton, WI. 53525 TUESDAYS AGES 6-10 AT 12-1:30 PM TUESDAYSJUNE 14- JULY 29

Clinton Public Library * 214 Mill St. WEDNESDAYS AGES53525 11-18 Clinton, WI.

AGES 6-10June 14: Sea Shells June 21: Treasure AT 12-1:30 PM June2928: Sharks vs. Mermaids JUNE 14- JULY

FRIDAYS AGES 0-6 AT 10-11AM JUNE 14-FRIDAYS JULY 29

AT 12-1:30 PM

JUNE 14- JULY 29 WEDNESDAYS *JULY 13- NO PROGRAM AGES 11-18 Summer ReadingPMMiddle/HS Book Club: AT 12-1:30 "Percy Jackson JUNE 14JULY and 29 the Olympians *JULY 13PROGRAM THIEF" THENOLIGHTNING

July 5: NO PROGRAM June 14: Sea Shells July 12: Carver Roehl Park Field Trip TUESDAYSJune 21: Treasure Reading Middle/HS Book Club: TUESDAYS July 19: Recycle: Save the Ocean Summer WEDNESDAYS WEDNESDAYS 28: Sharks vs. Mermaids AGES 6-10June July 26: Luau AGES 6-10 AGES AGES 11-18 11-18 "Percy Jackson and the Olympians 5: NOPM PROGRAM AT 12-1:30 PM ATJuly 12-1:30 AT 12-1:30 PM AT 12-1:30 PM THIEF" THE LIGHTNING Carver29Roehl Park Field Trip JUNEJuly14JUNE 14- JULY 2912:JULY JUNE 14JULY 29 JUNE 14- JULY 29 14: Sea Shells Save the Ocean July 19: Recycle: June 14: SeaJune Shells *JULY 13- NO PROGRAM *JULY 13- NO PROGRAM 26: Luau June July 21: Treasure Summer Reading Middle/HS Book Club:

June 17: SeaAGES Shells 0-6 AT 10-11AM June 24: Treasure JULY 29 July 1 JUNE : Sharks 14vs. Mermaids July 8: NO PROGRAM June 17: Sea Shells July 15: One Fish, Two Fish FRIDAYS FRIDAYS June Treasure July 22: 24: Recycle: Save the Ocean AGES 0-6 AGES 0-6 July29:1 Luau : Sharks vs. Mermaids July

AT 8:10-11AM July NO PROGRAM AT 10-11AM JUNE 14JULY 29Two Fish14- JULY July 15: One Fish,JUNE

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July 22: Recycle: Save the Ocean

June 17: Sea Shells June 21: Treasure July 29: LuauJune 17: Sea Shells Summer Reading Middle/HS Book Club: June 28: Sharks vs. Mermaids June 24: Treasure "Percy Jackson and the Olympians June 28: Sharks 24: Treasure July 5:vs.

NOMermaids PROGRAM July 1 : Sharks vs.June Mermaids "Percy the OlympiansJuly 8: NO PROGRAM THE Jackson LIGHTNINGand THIEF" July 5: NO July PROGRAM July 1 : Sharks vs. Merma 12: Carver Roehl Park Field Trip Two Fish THE LIGHTNING THIEF" July 15: One Fish, July July Roehl 19: Recycle: theTrip Ocean 8: NO PROGRAM July 12: Carver ParkSave Field July 22: Recycle: Save July 26: Luauthe Ocean Julythe 15:Ocean One Fish, Two Fis July 19: Recycle: Save July 29: Luau July 22: Recycle: Save the July 26: Luau Clinton Public Library * 214 Mill St. July 29: Luau Clinton, WI. 53525

TUESDAYS AGES 6-10 AT 12-1:30 PM JUNE 14- JULY 29

WEDNESDAYS AGES 11-18 AT 12-1:30 PM JUNE 14- JULY 29 *JULY 13- NO PROGRAM

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June 17: Sea Shells June 24: Treasure July 1 : Sharks vs. Mermaids

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Managed by Meglei Property Management An Equal Opportunity Housing Provider

501 Hemenway Pl., So. Beloit, IL

410591

MACHINERY

Land speed meets landscape.

Visit today to see how the Z400 delivers comfort, speed, and a professional-grade cut.

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TOWING

CRAIG DUMMER LTD

COMMODITY TRANSPORTATION HEAVY DUTY TOWING Hopper / End Dump / Tank / Flatbed ICC 471515 MC

Office: (815) 239-2331 Cell: (815) 222-5700 craigedummer@gmail.com 414468

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TRACTORS & TRAILERS

KEEP PULLING AHEAD WITH NITE EQUIPMENT BEHIND YOU!!

Located on Hyw 20 & Conger Rd NEW TRACTORS NEW BRANSON BRANSON TRACTORS EBY ALUM TRUCK TRUCK BEDS BEDS EBY ALUM MEYER SNOW PLOWS/PARTS STAHL SERVICE BEDS RHINO & VIRNIG MEYER SNOW PLOWS/PARTS EQUIPMENT RHINO & VIRNIG MI-T-M (generators/pressure EQUIPMENT washers & air compressors) MI-T-M (generators/pressure TRAILER washers & air BRANDS: compressors) BEHNKE ENTERPRISES TRAILER BRANDS: H&HENTERPRISES TEMPTE BEHNKE PJ (& Truck H&H Beds) BRAVO ENCLOSED PJ (& Truck Beds) SURE TRAC BRAVO ENCLOSED TITAN STOCK/HORSE SURE TRAC CALICO STOCK/HORSE TITAN STOCK/HORSE CORNSTOCK/HORSE PRO STOCK CALICO CORNJET PROCO. STOCK CO. ALUM. BLACKJET RHINO

(next to the Harvest Restaurant)

FULL SERVICE SHOP & PARTS DEPT. 414593

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SWIM LESSONS

Pecatonica • 608-340-3030 •CtwPec.com Programs offered: • Adult Water Aerobics • Kids Swim Lessons • Private Hourly Pool Rentals • Lifeguard Training Classes • Mommy & Baby Swim Classes

Facility Features • Warm 90˚ Water • Locker Rooms • Comfortable Lobby • Flexible Scheduling • Ample Parking

450 W. Third Street • Pecatonica, IL

414592

WELL PUMPING

WELL & PUMP Residential Division

Dedicated to providing quality products backed by quality service 405 W. 11th Street, Pecatonica, IL 61063

(815) 239-2194

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don’t want anything in the lines. Local landscaping will be put in the budget.”

Hermann asked, “Where will the money for this project come from going forward and how much will we have to allocate in the budget?”

Future plans inside the GRC include adding new ADA compliant bathrooms.

“We will need a time frame, but this might not happen until the following year, “Williams said. Williams shared the idea of possibly converting one of the existing rooms to a lounge area where brides can get ready.

Hermann asked, “What is the goal for the center?

“The biggest thing is to finish the outside; and the stairway to the kitchen,” Williams answered. He brought up the idea of moving the stairway toward the parking lot along with pouring a new pad for it to sit on.

“Before anyone leases the building we need to make sure it has a fire exit to cover the liability aspect,” Gleasman said.

Two exit doors are generally required to meet fire codes.

Once a year a fire inspection is done.

“The plumbing could create issues and become expensive,” Hermann said. He added.

Williams replied, “The YMCA uses the facility.”

Township Clerk Kristi Schaffer praised the YMCA program. “When the GRC is rented it helps the entire downtown community,” she said.

“If we are going to spend $200,000 what are we getting back on our investment?”

Doering asked.

Hermann said, “We are trying to enhance the building for weddings, and receptions; which bring in revenue. If our taxpayers are using it and are satisfied that is our revenue,” Trustee Vicky Ivy said.

“Lets try to establish something,” Hermann said.

“We will never get our money back for what we are putting into the GRC; “Williams said.

An example was given of a venue in Roscoe that was renovated who had a map including details of the project.

“The plan is to build a better, nicer community space,” Doering said. Hermann addressed Williams. “It should start here, you have put a lot of time into it.”

“We need to have a usage plan to service our community more effectively, and we need to have hard numbers to budget this then we can have something to move forward with,” Gleasman said.

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Byron, Stillman Valley

Greater Rockton Centre renovations, other business discussed at township meeting

Rockton Township officials addressed different subjects at the Jan. 12 meeting. First on the agenda was looking into the possibility of the Highway Department taking over maintenance on the cemetery grounds. Currently the Township has a contract with Executive Lawn Care.

Trustee Randy Johnson asked what the cost might be if Highway Commissioner Trenton Keyhoe takes over these duties; possibly with Clerk

By Christopher Johnson another person to work with Winnebago County On Friday, Jan. 14, before that REPORTER him. If switching hands the Lori Gummow announces the Indians entered tournament for candidates Township would have ExecWinning within the confer- games petition packets in the Generence early is one of the most week, into the start of this utive show the new workers who wish to run Pecatonica held be put down the to important factors relating to Panthers. what needs to be done. al Primary Election be availwill the success a team could face Renewing the current conon June 28, 2022 Effective results from midCounty within a season’s campaign. tract for another year was proable at the Winnebago in the range looks located posed.

It helps determine where presence and an impressive Elections Office, 404 on the glass piloted and how high in the standings the Trustee Connie Gleasman Administration Building,RockIndians to their conferthose combatants will posi- ence strongly suggested that the Elm St. in downtown leading third win as they be picked up tion themselves as a result of pushed Township stay with Execuford. Packets may of 8 a.m. and past Lena-Winslow by how well or poorly they have ten. tive. “We should wait a year between the hours played.DISTRICT PHOTO Post Journal to put things in place; we 5 p.m. on weekdays.

The Panthers stayed in a for HARLEM SCHOOL would have a year to work on This season the Pecaton- position The first day petitions parties ica Indians find themselves couldn’t to attack late, but the process,” Gleasman said. established political come back enough is Thursday, in a position that definitely Per former advise from may be circulated in Fond Du to overcome the packets may located bodes well Township Attorney Doug for them when the found themselves deficit they Jan. 13. Petition Winnebago Marian University in with late e. in the the Intent post-season Henry no intergovernmental Conferenc begins in a matter Friday match.

Letter of be filed with at 8 signed a National the Northern Athletics Collegiate of weeks. agreement would be needed County Clerk beginning5 p.m.

Haley Massari, By the time the final sicompetes in if making this change. If done Recent wins over both Da- ren sounded, Soccer team member, III university and a.m. March 7 through the Indians had NCAA Division Harlem High School kota and Lena-Winslow helped moved in house the Township would University is an March 14. candiLac, Wis. Marian pushed the Indians to the front with to 13-5 on the season have more control over operThe order in which their the 53-43 win over Leof the pack in the Northwest na-Winslow. ations. dates file will determine ElecPrimary Upstate Illini Conference.

“My biggest concern is placement on the Recent event two proper mowing in fields and With a season mark of 13-5, Pecatonica,games played by tion ballot. In thethe same ofahead of the Tuesfor as they closed out play in Mar- day, ditches,” Cemetery Sexton candidates file Jan. 18 meeting on the same party, tin Luther King Tournament road Chris Doering said. “We have fice and are of the at a later in Durand, didn’t count in held games this past weekend, the the to have it done and done right. a lottery will be fiveconference picture, but did determine balin those Indiansparticular We don’t want any liability.” conferenceyear date and time to record of help thekeeps arefill the void as the Indians by3-0 districts The Townships contract it Thein, locked lot placement. districts. at wasmajority focus on the Upthe amounts receivedcommuTIFthem about whichturn top, with251/173 is set up with an automatic district, the Aquin “If you are passionate and Gateway, and finance committee Bulldogs. thisover the next few weeks.

6. As county, fire instate away from tion renewal for a two-year period.

Therediscussed is no team that elsewhere meeting of Dec. the nity college district, library issues in our community carried Street veloped area, On Thursday Orangeville solutions, and into (A&F) within more season Second The board has 30 days before winsNorth into this ready to help findto consider By Bob Balgemann past plays government coffers t proj- a result of activity amounted district, water reclamation article; host to Pecatonica. disWestThe want preserveweekend’s invitational April 1 to make a decision. developmen a surplus you might play, Broncos district, forest (Illinois 251) District; five tax economic political of- REPORTER which stand in a tie in third stimulate district, 2, down from which represented and the airport.

“We want to have respect running for a localgive you the The village has districts ects. The goal is to the District, small- place and carried a 53 points stone URL noted conference. in those to $706,474.9 and also trict, township 173-Interwasschool for Executive’s owner Brian fice, which could difference,” increment financing purpose private investment village. $736,703.92 in 2020 per game scoring average into The only decrease takes in the Illinois Willow a primary North $788,456.33 in by the school district.

At 13-5state Hansmeier,” Doering said. areas of the the Indians chance to make 90 area; lead the the conference battle.

PECATONICA SCHOOL DISTRICT “Hold- (TIF) whose rede- particular village officials down from was diPHOTO The compleRock Valley South Willow Publishing board will hold a speAt 10-4, The 2021 return said Clerk Gummow.is a ma- is to help restore, and/oraround URL and Initially, Aquin A&F had a full way.

CreekFreeport Next the week’s matches indistricts 2019. follows: at itswith office near areas taxing stands elected members cial meeting to review related district, 10 blighted an six them the as ing in front, be- clude a home game and Creek URL the vided and running velop, District ment of against there was Congratulations to Dylan Smith information to make a deciof itsRoute business corridor. that area agreed tax early 173 unblemished jor responsibility, Harlem School Winneba- Dec. 6 meeting, and causeJoBig Northern representative for being the December Lincoln a lot of town. the Illinois within 5; Lincoln award books. For each head-to-head The of Manager only retain the this many matter. victory village a campaign requires One of them is mark.board followed hason read award book read, names are placed Award Winner! Dylansion Northrec-Boone on Thursday, which TIF would from three parcels. 122, $486,344.3 ; Har- no discussion Your goal is A&F The ensuing, in a monthly drawing for a Updates $5. “Brazen” by Pénélope Bagieu The newby on projects at the has been the time and money. servant, so 251/173 Gateway Area, approving one Jan. chance to go County, $70,769.90 hannsen’s report. is a graphic novel about 30 authentic win - year 20ahead of the month’s successful increment Dec.27, ing adversity and changed history. at its NUIC Menards and two lem-Roscoe Fire District, unanimous vote recommend of nothing Greater Rockton Community women who overcame but successonsince to become a publicstep is to en- has proven to be overwhelmommendati

by They were in closer on the road at Colvote declared of the the Center were given. SuperviPearl City a unanimous further to the west, Wolvesinsuffered the most important you’d like with the recent occupancy $54,307.43; Community meeting, Pearl City. ; ed approval of the outlots Machesney Cross- lege District 511, $34,612.45 surplus of $706,474.9 one2,ofand sor Paul Williams reported, theirasworst of the consent agenda. gage with the people the Spider Company part conference on front of the center.

Dec.in20years, “Larson and Larson put posts discussion unless Menards building, Suburban Library, it was referred to thelosses falling to serve.” is no 71-15. ing shopping There nominat- vacant side of Route 173.

Wathat increments North River from Rock meeting.

One in the outdoor overhang. We meant ; week removed Local offices to be later is north board and with the That an item parcels $21,329.97 17, 2022 Gen- the 2014, the village board TIF prounder the n District, village part of theperfect are trying to get landscaping placed 1-0 mark the remaining ed for the March In in and place Also as agenda include that TIF from surplus, ter Reclamatio portion. That theReview done outside of the building.” conference schedule eral Primary Electionmembers, extended the life of years, to would be declared as taxing $12,358.34; Forest Preserve cess there is a Joint business accelold indiHarlem represenvotedByon up oferated, Gleasman suggested that the Indians an additional 12 paid out to those all county board facedis the Christopher Johnson item then tax District, $8,047.49; Greater Board, made the Dakota recorder, and for in order to continue re- and began. aforemenall others are the board get estimates from Indians. seven points, keeping itself in treasurer, clerk & districts at the applicable Township, $7,912.49; tatives from vidually, while REPORTER The streak reached three committeeper- 2026, Heading into this weekend, the game under a It meets t of those blighted rates.

Dakota,atwhich togetherThe least two landscapers.

Airport, $7,402.49; tioned taxing bodies.The nearby NUIC sheriff. Precinct lost upon by and neighbor developmen eight ready Northwest Rockford acted to attack.

GenUpstate is the Lady Indians had Regames in a row against NUIC in the at the Roads, this district, playedtoatrealready Things came together in we stay with first “If a different motion. meeting sons will be elected Finance and Human will areas. Through than in the hands of the Pecatoniat-the same and Harlem Township annually, in December, the foes on Tuesday, Jan. 11 as that single level other four around sources Manager Michelle $3,390.01. tempt to roof the over linefirst theconferfire code says Wolves get its had a little over a ca Lady Indians and a couple begun changing their outlook second. eral Primary Election. what happened , call and the 2021 Pearl City played host. and, subsequently, started noted in view were ence week that we need to have win, earlier. as For more information Elec- town, the village temporari- Johannsen read from the they The play host toa footing, Indians powered in 17 of their closest conference climbing Increases Each team measured where revenue County the ladder towards points and seemed The invading Indians scored friends, with the Indians. said. Trustee Gene during the administrathe Winnebago at 815-319- ly diverts future tax to take ad- it stood in the early minutes the Lady “Gleasman first under-de- report consistently and managed how of 2022 in the books. weeks consideration in the North- vantage of every opening This Saturday Hermann agreed with Gleastions Department Pecatonifrom a specific, in of the Tuesday match. The ca flow for west Upstate. aggressively they takes man. we are supporting to on the“IfNUIC’s the relaxed Dakota defense.

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A defeat of Durand by show able totoattack the groundtravels it needstoto be on a Orangeville At the break thepark rim. users and ski the Lady Indians stand one nearly shoreline stabilization 30 Friday, Jan. 7 was disadvantage the three point advantage from tip and soon put its unblemished announced that he imize erosion Pecatonica was footing andmark anchored patient and game back in the win column followed had shifted to faded out of challenge on to conformers impact- Dave Vella Represenup by a defensive posi- the line increte, dismissedshow “Hermann said. has been severely Rock was able to secure $800,000 the Saturday can’t thank Dakota’s A new and expanded behindforfront-runners We efforts, headseeOran- gem against Dakota on Mon- a 24-15 lead. Dakota wasn’t tion. the is not only Park concerns the existing liner. Tip offWilliams holding replied, on for thetative Vella enough quite ready to retire and took Shorewood Park Park Ski ed by flooding along erosion to invest in ongoing will replace is scheduled seven-point geville and for “ An 8X8 ive Freeport Aquin.

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By Anne Eickstadt add mental health profession- entering the jail don’t come EDITOR als to our team. We help all back. game back in oneOfficer So they don’t get stuck Michelle on and stood Big Schwartz behavioral in the Winnebago loss column visited the Belvidere Fire Sta- Schwartz’s health, so Officer in the revolving door, don’t look for against 19, the Lady the position will follow keep coming tion to inform the chances to even Wednesday, Jan. in and out of the Northern chase. the firefight- up on all behavioral Byron Royal Lions, Byron shots weren’t being allowed. Tigers prepare for another health-re- jail, and Next Tuesday er firstnight, responders on the 22, Win- Christian the Lady will face about the lated police calls–domestic vi- contact continue to have police ValleyCounty conference match and Stillman On Saturday, Jan. Stillman cemented its position Byron tamed over and over. We try Boone them important to picking up County. Behavioral olence, mental Johnson home for all nebago plays host will have leadership board, season.

Royal Lions, dropping HealthOgle and they will be off in eastern Task Force and COAR substance abuse health related, to stop that from continuing to mark on the sea- the action. … And if sub- happen. win of the The Indians tip-off is scheduled strug- to the .500 is in first Valley. with front its fourth entered Varsity on Tuesday, Jan. 11. under in stance abuse is involved, then Stillman Valley Northern already had to deal Rockford ChristianVikings son and one game “Law enforcement is a huge Rockford Lutheran record for 7pm. The Boone County Compre- our Byron earCOAR program will get partner as the Lady with a 13-5 Northern. just Big place in the Bigthey share runner co-leader week gled, of the hensive ours. the They are one of Opioid the OfAbuse Reduc- involved play lier in earlier in the week.

Conference and Following game tion (COAR program supports on those and we will follow up our most supportive partners. week. The had wasn’t adding up and types of calls. top They, of course, have Officer the the development of compreTigers play fense “In the jail, we with actually work Schwartz that we are contracted spot hensive, locally driven respons- with host to Windefense attorneys, proba- with them other two es to the opioid epidemic,” said tion, to provide a communebago on drug court, our nurse in nity law dangerous Jessica Perillo, MS, CADC, there enforcement officer.

Wednesday, and Crusader is also in The amount programs, Boone County COAR Program there Jan. 19. as well. Rosekrantz will are getting of support that we which have manager. “We work to expand be Stillman coming in there. They are responders from our local first no shown access and to law enforceand recovery support ser- hiring an addiction counselor Valley sign of slowment is overwhelming. It is so vices across the community. for Wi n n e b a the jail also from our grant. positive, ing. everyone just wants to We support law enforcement go could be “We Dating and other first responder diver- now. have quite a large team talk about the program … It has facing off We back to an sion programs for non-violent gether are really working to- been really great. They underfor sole posto make sure that those stand the Deearly drug offenders. need for this program this Satwho are coming into the jail also. cember desession of first place The program staff will: .

North Boone for behavioral health reasons night in Winnebago railing of the “We don’t expect a police • Complete substance abuse are leaving Indithan 40 urday with a plan. If they officer to have That’s if the Lady Vikings by betterValley has screenings a lot of time to and referrals at need medication, dispatching if they need sit with points, Stillman the court ans had success ahead of Boone County Jail. on appointments set up, if they called someone they just got found success co-leading Byron Stillman to help and go through • Identify and connect in- need played. a every night they’ve and that the meeting with dividuals and their families to pantry connection to a food their whole story, link them ANNE EICKSTADT PHOTO Belvidere Officer Michelle Schwartz talks … We know that clients with all Republican Except one time during Valley. recovery support services.

13-3 mark 48-44 are not necessarily going to be need, the resources that they the Behavioral Health Taskforce to the Belvidere firefighters about COAR and how Byron carried a week and came to Dixon helps the residents of Boone County. and then follow up after • Provide transportation to worried as they about their recovery if that. Their tournament playfirst half of into game play thisto the victreatment services when need- they “We have gotten back so to, we have no food in the house for that. job is just not built closed down the season. have a support group that those wonderful worked on adding Dr. Martin ed.

But we can. We can much resources are for their kids. during the winter sports partner with them and do all of ready. positive feedback al- runs on Wednesday afternoons. getting to the people • Develop and implement an flipped, tory total Officer Schwartz inbox Even if someone that Jr. Tournament “We know that some things that follow-up.

Since the calendar is already in it. I make sure that those need inclusive plan to enhance and just have Luther King We will even be is always full of who come first and some things happy the Lady Cardinals of the play. to respond to someone you for followingemail: ‘Thank recovery and is struggling and are providing the resources support recovery start to the front are the concerning. up.’ ‘Thank just wants to undefeated We want The to who has not yet had that police soared • Implement substance abuse make you for doing this.’ ‘Thank you who wants a little support or are having people use it. Kind over Oregon, schedule is one sure pack with wins to help out or and mental health treatment helping that not only are we contact and would like to have for helping and most Big Northernback on Dec. 3, me get into treat- the support group, they attend of increasing access to all the them with treatment, some help Rockford Christian gston. that started within are to welavoid a local/regional Falls community such a sitjail.

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And we are also that we a lot more. We are come. recently, Genoa-Kin Stillman 2021. They beat “We have received three everything helping them with uation. already do have.” really excited because we just so that they can foThe effort pushed confer- by five points.

“Another thing we are work“We are so excited. We are federal grants to fund game If you have any questions the this pro- cus on recovery and they Rock Valley Publishing don’t really ramping up now that started and we are already see- ing on is to make sure that all about the The next conferenceon the Valley to 4-0 in the season. gram.PHOTO We partner with the jail, have to program, please reach ing such a positive response.

SONYA WILLIAMSON show up of our community resources out ence and 17-5 on local law enforcement, fire, stuff. worry about that other we have Officer Schwartz’s unde- wouldn’t to Perillo at 815-708-4123 New Year “We The Lady Cardinalsmark is schedule until the position and it is really good. need kind of do it all. If they are being used. I think every- or online at jperillo@boone EMS, and basically all of our the visitor. transportation was Northern “We basically to Big a Dixon counare one trying has so feated to We have two initiatives we are Sadie Boonen:County and began.

First Respondone of its (front row) seling appointment or a med- resources many programs and health.org.

HONONEGAH SCHOOL DISTRICT PHOTO Rock Valley Publishing eliminate as many barriers , Byron played matched by Winnebago for the community ers to really a recent competitio Freedlund of the work If you would like to make together to- possible so that people as working on right now, which is ication appointment, if they but Andrew defensive games for a photo during Mike Rock, sometimes it’s hard to keep a referral, who providing Narcan distribution Byron. wards the opioid epidemic. Our are Team gather Shank, (back) the season, best in win two in the Big contact need someone to set up a sub- up with having Byron Speech Combined, on who’s doing what and Program Navigator, the COAR Rakowski, Lauryn most recent grant allows us to enforcement,contact with law to local businesses or agencies stance abuse two top- season Members of the They held Ramos, Nova Haas.

Allie Carlassessment … If when. We people who are that need it. the Lady Cardinalshave won Northern season. points.

Newton, Liliana Hononegah’s Haley Warren recently signed her letter of intent to play basketball at Lewis University. “ConCarlson and Alaina s 30 they need someone to just talk glue to really want to be the strom, 815-708-4950 to assist Stickler, Jaidyn McHale, Lauren spot shareholder lost only the Duchesses to 11, Byron make sure that all of you. grats Haley!” school officials said.

Lily Swiech, Shannon On Tuesday, Jan. in Poplar 34 games and have Boone four times. of play faced North to the 66Over the next week will be Grove and coasted them to decision, moving the leadership board Big North- 40 changing in the to as teams 3-0 on the season. in a home

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City the lead begin REPORTER game against the position, the program naviga- proved council last year apAnother week in the books Harlem was held with to six The E-Rabs have strugA much more serious threat each other. to hiring First Schwartz, of two parts mission with our tor position and, partially, the 19 years and one step closer to the gled to find a consistent of- arrived this past Tuesday as points in the second and saw will and continue experience, to fill the Several of those involved county ” jail nurse. post-season, the Hononegah fense and haven’t reached the the Harlem Lady Huskies ex- the Lady Indians pour in 16 These new devicesare ei- strive for excellence. COVID, community law enforcement with the Boone County the FCC of The computers that Lady Indians continue to 50-point scored plateau yet. tended an invitation to play to through in the frame, wiping After providing Since the onset 223 is Health Department’s ongoing, Outreachsecond one, Support officer position, and assigned enroll- replace in an ideal condition more than away its home advantage. show why they are the top Meridian CUSD their re- with student and staff Recovery Team her to work at the Hononegah has averaged the 10-0 Lady Indians. ther not our district has multi-faceted program that (SORT) health departup to date. Di- ever begun to appreciate and information, Meridian A response was in store by team in the NIC-10. over 50 points in every game The Lady Huskies took proud to announce of “supports the development of 2020 grant, was received in ment.

Emergency ment 223 was approved to or sufficiently and of Technology Nicolas embrace the importance With the playoffs being in the NIC-10 this winter and control early in the confer- the hosts in the third and it cent receipt of Purpose of the program, comprehensive, locally driven ty police funds the communiwould Funding. CUSD in funding rector classroom. fused and prepped for igni- have put up 60 or more in ence match and managed to turned the game into a winConnectivity Grant offered receive $536,250 to rapidly Belmonte added, “This with- technology in the and with responses to the opioid epidem- counselorofficer and a full time Manager Perillo said, is to: used at the county jail. Totion within a month, the Lady three of nine conference wins. work the ball to the rim with ner take-all final period, with The fund, generously not have been possibleof my With these funds, dedicated a- which will be • Decrease devicic the and of emotional other Communic behavioral and effort health gether, the quality serious impact on the overall Indians find themselves in the Since the 2022 portion of regularity. by the Federal out the tireless the help of our needs,” have provided an up- than those grants total more financial tension on community (FCC), is increase district. are constantly try- technology department and $1 million, are good for members position of top-consideration the winter season opened, After one period of play, picture in the NIC-10. tions Commision by school es used within the de- team who and date on how that effort is faring three the techto ensure years and renewable for to behavioral workforce, due With the game tied at 34, by those about to get together Hononegah has not lost a Hononegah found itself down Meridian’s technology y ing to improve upon to offer staff, we are able the necmeant to be used as a new year begins. health symptoms accommodate has will immediatel another three years. we are able to set-up the schedule for the conference battle. They have by a better than two score Hononegah’s defense tightdistricts to our community such as mental health, addicwith the partment Jessica Perillo, program the funds to nology and staff. These essary tools and resources to Members of the team in- tion, and 4A post-season. won ten in a row since and, margin, 16-9. Offensively, ened. Scoring was stopped, students and staff to aid in begin allocating new our students domestic violence. manager for the U.S. Depart- volved further Police a quality education. will allow us to Ahead of the week’s open- more than likely, extended things weren’t connecting as unless allowed by the clock necessary devices time of be used for purchasing • Eliminate barriers for treatment of Justice (DOJ) grants, ment with the health depart2022, Illinois State standards provide this and student funds program are Perillo, as its ment and ing match against Rockford that streak this week with the well as they had in all the vic- stoppage itself. Harlem was On Jan. 12, of Criminal Investigation teaching during increase our high reli- staff laptops and for the Boone County Be- manager; increase (ISP) Division Allie Carlstrom, pro- community resources.access to East, Hononegah was one win win over East. tories leading up to the Tues- held to six points in the fourth increased technology Chromebooks. arrested Tristan havioral officials 2 Task Force, 395962 brought a gram navigator; Belvidere (DCI) Zone period. away from collecting number It was a streak that began day battle. ance. male of Polo, Po• End goal, to decrease burnvast array of information to the lice C. Smith, a 23-year-old Officer Michelle Schwartz; out for The Lady Indians collected 20 on the season. just after families scattered A shift occurred. The of Possession of first Belvidere City Council at its jail Ill., for three counts counselor Lisa Gutierrez; crease drug responders, deUnfortunately, details of from Thanksgiving gather- hosts could not react quick- the win, 53-48 and moved to DUI-Comy (Class 2 Felony). first meeting of 2022. use and overdose dy and cited for Behavioral Task Force Chair- rates, the Tuesday, Jan. 18 meeting ings on Nov. 30, 2021. ly enough. The seven-point 8-0 ahead of showdowns withChild Pornograph increase utilization for of Alcohol and She began by recalling the person 12, 2022, ISP DCI District for both vehicles. east- bination Amanda Mehl, who’s community resources, with the Lady E-Rabs are unOne by one, challengers for edge was gone with minutes Freeport and Rockford East. On Jan. was traveling two DOJ grants, which are also s, along with ISP Dixon and fill The Jeep continued the county health depart- gaps in the approx- Sycamore, on IL Rte 64 just The Lady Indians take onInvestigator Smith available in this week’s edi- the NIC-10 Crown fell. Belvi- to play in the second and the the road- Drugs. was also cited for community. largely responsible for funding ment Homeland Security, Sheriff’s Tristan On Jan. 10 at Schott bound and exitedsouth ditch administrator; task force tion of the Herald Newspaper. dere North was the first. They chance at the upset started to Rockford Auburn on Friday,1 Troopers, p.m., Ogle eastbound , Ogle County g Open Conthe program. The first one, a Vice of Interstate 39. entering the imately 4:46 , Chairperson Amy Galla- COSSAP west. Transportin Jan. 21 and they will be on thePolice Department A win was expected for lost by better than 25 on Tues- simmer. were dis- east U-Haul, operated by way SUBMITTED PHOTO Belvidere Republican Perilloofand officer Comprehensive Opioid Abuse no; Alcohol, Polo Police Department residence in the OfficerImproper came to rest facingJessica tainer The County Deputies Michelle comand task force Smith’s the NIC-10 leader though. day, Jan. 4. District 100 partBy the break, Hononegah road in pursuit of their leagueOffice, and Failure Schwartz discuss the COSSAP program and Reduction of Monroe and continuedNARCAN training During her presentation, she an Lane Usage, search warrant at (COAR) grant, was partners, including contracted to members The U-Haul provide patched to a drivingU-Haul Chase Schott, 21, westThey carried a nine-victo- ner Belvidere lost by double had managed to turn its dis- leading eleventh straight vic- executed a West Mason, Polo, Ill., following to Avoid of the community. the county ditch and Traffic awarded in 2019. That money jail. plaint of a white y. During Center, was traveling into the south to Reduce Speed Operating 600 block of pornograph southcrossed ry advantage over the con- that two days later, slipping advantage around and took tory.

See westbound PROGRAM, 64, child facing Page 7 on IL Rte to rest Accident, and Vehicle. truck traveling investigation involvingInvestigators seized evidencealso from Wood- boundthe center yellow line, came approximately 40 yards an on IL Rte 64 over west Uninsured Motor the warrant execution,of Smith. Five weapons were the eastbound from the roadway. released on a was entered lawn Road. and Schott was supporting the arrest it Schott individuA short time later,struck a lane.

Both Desch anda nearby $3000.00/10% Ogle County recovered. struck to being held at the with a return court The U-Haul then reported the U-Haulinjuries.

Smith is currently hearing. The investigation remains side were transported injuries. al bond white Jeep causing n, it was the Jeep on the driver’s and hospital for minor custo- date.

Jail, pending a bondNo further information will be into After investigatio oper- causing totaling damage t Schott was taken open and on-going. Illinois State Police.

Jeep, the airbag deploymen determined the disseminated by 30, of multiple all persons are presumed ated by Erik Desch, of law.

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Rochelle back in session, prompted guard Brodhead schoolsCDC Director Dr. Willowick Janesville winter break, has in-school against the highly-conta Ave., Monroe (608-324- Walensky stated of the new and Willocontinan of wick Clinton updated recthe return gious coronavirus communities 1815). has policy. “CDC’s collaborated to December with mask policy.

COVID-19 testing ev- ommendations for isolation num- ued through winter wear for collect the round of vaccines a problem Responding to virus balance what those in need Jan. 12 a second Albrecht Elemen- been broadly of from Nov. 22 demand is and quarantine ber increases, on through Dec. erywhere because test kits we know about the spread Board offered at 17, 2021. This so few protection the Brodhead School is the virus and the mask-re- tary School.ages 5 to 11 were so high, and a few collections just one of and re-instituted a Children was provided by vaccination Pfizer vac- are available. does each year as Willowick quired policy, which offered the first outreach. booster doses. month. conOfficials from ensure suspended just last Friday, cine Nov. 12. Family for District alters “These updates Senior Living and Willowick “From the end of back sent forms were required safely continue COVID policy week .

School people can ty Action said thankCommuniJan. 7 – the first both vaccinations The Brodhead a new their daily lives. Prevention you to all – to Wednesday, despite the who participated vacschool adopted in However, also best option: get and indicatincrease ed continued support and Novem- Board for COVID-19 iso- is our get boosted, wear a From left: Amy Jan. 12 we saw an Zientek (Willowick cases December is very Beth Tallon Novy protocol by a cinated, much appreciated Beloit), Lisa Mehaffey SUBMITTED PHOTO The Clinton of teacher COVID-19 (Community Action) ber vaccine clinics,only 76 lation and quarantine public indoor setin .

Topper positive mask student (Willowick policy day, Jan. 6 for loaded up boxes week that 0. The substantial from 4 to 7, those in need of donated winter Janesville), and 27, and said last Brodhead Elemen- vote of 7 to to the school tings in areas of in the local area. transcases from 12 to wear on Thursof 398 or is now posted and high community School’s students,first district website. overall students quarantined and take a test beSchool Su- tary policy is mission, gather,” Walensky from 17 to 73,” Novy re- 19%, have received a Brodhead’s new ased fore you vaccine against perintendent Dave based on a recently-releCon- stated. board dose of the inDisease ported at last week’s COVID-19.

Area school districts, 68 of Center for issued meeting.

In the middle school, The 26th annual trol recommendationpolicy’s cluding Albany, Monticello, quarGlarus The Fifty of the students were 231 students, or 29 percent, event will be in Winterfest will welcome some in Dec. 27, 2021. shorten the Monroe, and New masks week Lake Gene- most of the round-the-c antined as of last students, and 136 of 321 students va, Feb. 3 through require protocols talented and award-win lock competitio 42%, have new 7 featur- ning required to currently the virus during n - where their elementary school ing the U.S. National the high school, sculpting teams amount of time artistry is put to joy more wintery fun during middle school stu- been vaccinated. to 5 days against from the test 10 said. were Winterfest, from 16 Sculpting Champions Snow across the country Novy in creating remarkincluding school hours, were high one in quarantine hip. a School downtown ice sculpture dents, and seven said. highlight the annual to again able, larger-than Slightly more than 950, for those who have testAs the only national Only the Parkview does -life snow festival sculptures, tour, 205 of school students, he sculpting champions snow Visitors are in Orfordville t five students, ed positive for COVID-19. according to Visit s’mores and bonfires on the the District in invited reimplemen to hip this to Lake Geneva. vaccinated in witness also shortens The vote beach. the United States, last week are fully School District. The policy of quarantine not presently follow other Winterfest during these teams at work the mask mandate Go to visitlakege In addition to of the an epic 72-hour school Brodhead very the length neva.com to policy. All dissculpting, visitors the snow and search for Winterfest was 4 to 7, withElizabeth The schools are also time for those exposed Green County school can en- additional COURTESY OF for board members and Jody short of COVID-19 tests. ap- COVID-19, depending on tricts have adopted the new A boy enjoys ICE CASTLES information.

The Clinton a view of the inside an Ice Castles illuminated icicles Topper Kempel, Jim Wahl, COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, vaccine status. from attraction. variant CDC on a can be made at Kail voting no.

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