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(2nd NI/8th Var./Extemporaneous), and Ella Brunner and Kierra Lynn Schulz (5th NI/11th Var./Humorous Duet Acting).

Other awards, all novice, were won by Michael Decker and Payton Scace (6th Dramatic Duet Acting), Ben Gardner (2nd Extemporaneous, 4th Informative), Payton Scace (4th Humorous Interpretation), and Ronan O’Brien (5th Impromptu).

The Le-Win/Orangeville team will host its 12th Annual Tournament on Saturday, January 5. Sixteen teams will participate, with two schools yet to respond, making this tournament one of the most competitive in recent years.

Schools from Rockford Jefferson to East Moline will be represented. Other tournaments to be attended by the Le-Win squad will be at River Ridge, Downers Grove South, and Jefferson.

The IHSA State Series begins in early February with Regional competition at Freeport and Sectionals at Rochelle.

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Members of the Pearl City National Honor Society baked cookies to be passed out to residents of Liberty Village during their annual Christmas caroling expedition. Volunteering can be a good time.

New Illinois laws take effect Jan. 1, 2019 Compiled by Tony Carton EDITOR

As Illinois toasts the New Year on Jan. 1, 253 new laws will take effect.

From controversial gun-control laws to fighting human trafficking to celebrating our state’s rich history, these new laws cover a wide range of topics.

Controversial gun-control measures take effect Senate Bill 3256 creates a 72-hour waiting period on all firearm purchases, not just on handguns.

Family members and law enforcement officials who suspect that someone poses a significant danger of causing harm to themselves or others will be able to petition the court for a firearms restraining order under House Bill 2354.

Fighting back against human trafficking A number of new laws for 2019 take aim at human trafficking. House Bill 4340 expands the list of locations at which information about hotline numbers to call for help or to report unlawful activity must be posted for the public and victims of human trafficking.

Human trafficking survivors will be allowed to bring a civil suit against traffickers under Senate Bill 3108, the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. Recognizing the trauma

inflicted on trafficking victims, and the barriers that trauma may create to seeking justice, the law also allows others, like family members and victims’ advocates, to bring an action on behalf of a victim.

House Bill 2063 changes the Crime Victims Compensation Act to make it easier for victims of human trafficking to meet requirements for compensation. Among the changes is a provision that allows for a longer time frame for reporting.

Get your kicks on the Route 66 Centennial Commission.

Route 66, one of the original highways within the National Highway System, will mark its centennial in 2026.

House Bill 66 creates the 20-member Route 66 Centennial Commission to plan and coordinate commemorative events throughout Illinois to celebrate 100 years on Route 66, and to highlight the history of how local communities grew and changed thanks to the construction of this historic highway.

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Once upon a time, the Byron High School Speech Tournament was one of the smaller contests on the winter competitive speech (AKA forensics) circuit. By “small”, a dozen or so teams would compete, as opposed to a “large” tournament, typically in the Chicago Suburbs, that draws in 25 or more.

But, as has been the case with many speech tournaments, it has grown. The Lena-Winslow/Orangeville speech team competed in this contest on Saturday, December 15 and finished a very respectable 9th out of a field of 20. It was only through the prompt action of head coach Meredith Schoonhoven that they were able to compete at all.

“I had to turn schools away,” said Byron speech coach Dirk Palmer.

“This was the largest tournament we’ve hosted. Twenty teams are all we had room for, so it was first come-first served.”

For the second consecutive week, an Orangeville student, this time sophomore Emma Beightol, claimed top honors for the coop, winning two first place awards, one in Novice Poetry Reading and the other in Novice Original Oratory. Orangeville senior Justin Malone captured a first place varsity medal in Radio Speaking, and the third member of the Orangeville trio, Ronan O’Brien, failed for the first time all season to win first place in Novice Radio Speaking. That’s because he won his first varsity award, eighth place, with preliminary scores that were so high, they exceeded the Novice criteria.

Ronan’s award, technically, was second place in what is called Next-In Radio. By way of explanation, NextIn awards are varsity awards given to those who finish seventh through twelfth. So, first Next-In equals seventh place, second Next-In equals eighth place, and so on.

Other Next-In prizes went to Justin Malone (3rd Next-In/9th Varsity/Oratorical Declamation), Ashlyn Enck

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Lena-Winslow Elementary celebrated American Education Week with various activities. Taylynn Havens and Kadyn Goeke are pictured in front of the tree that was created using “best school day” memories. Students, parents, and staff wrote their memories on a piece of heart-shaped paper which was then used to create the tree.

Other activities throughout the week included collecting food for the food pantry, collecting donations for the Humane Society, honoring support personnel one day, a Spirit Day, and each grade invited their Grandparents to come visit.

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Despite the fantastic growing conditions experienced throughout most of crop development, things were far from perfect this year; A cold, wet spring prevented us from getting the crop in the ground, and extensive late-season rainfall delayed us in getting it out. This excessive moisture caused a wide array of issues to pop up throughout the growing season including: insect pests, foliar disease, stalk rot, ear rot, and lodging. “Producers had to deal with a little bit of everything this year. Between all of the disease issues we saw late in the season impacting quality and the problems we had getting the crop out, it was a challenging year for producers in Northern Illinois” Commercial Agriculture Educator Phillip Alberti said.

If that was not enough, uncertainty in the market and inability to sell their crop has forced producers to put most of their crop into storage; that is, if they have the space to store it. As such, producers are looking for options to get rid of or store their crop properly.

“Long-term storage of corn and soybeans is risky business as it is, particularly when not done properly,” Alberti said. With problems, come solutions and to help producers figure out their storage solutions, Ryan Horsfield, Location Manager at Gavilon Grain, will be coming to Freeport on January 15th for the Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit to discuss recommended grain storage management practices; additionally, Ryan will be discussing common issues they see from lack of proper grain management.

The theme for this year’s agronomy summit is “Updates in Nutrient and Pest Management.” For Certified Crop Advisors, 6.5 CEU’s will be available,

including the categories of nutrient and pest management. In addition to Ryan Hosfield, speakers for the summit will include: • Integrated Approaches to White Mold Management- Dr. Damon Smith, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Field Crops Extension and Research Pathologist, • Practical Nitrogen Management Dr. Emerson Nafziger, University of Illinois, Extension Agronomist • What On-Farm N Rate Trials Are Telling Us - Dr. Emerson Nafziger, University of Illinois, Extension Agronomist and John Musser, Stephenson Service Company, CCA • The 2018 Corn Season: Understanding Tar Spot and Physoderma Dr. Nathan Kleczewski, University of Illinois, Research Assistant Professor and Field Crop Pathologist, • Insect Management in Corn and Soybean – Dr. Nicholas Seiter, University of Illinois, Research Assistant Professor and Field Crop Entomologist • Data Intensive Farm Management – Phillip Alberti and Jesse Soule University of Illinois, The Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit will be held at Highland Community College Conference Center in Freeport, IL on Jan. 15, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. The cost of the program is $30 per person. Please register for this event by Friday Jan. 11, so proper accommodations can be made. Registration can be completed on-line at go.illinois.edu/jsw or by calling the University of Illinois Extension office at 815-235-4125. For questions or additional information, contact Phillip Alberti at 815-599-3644 or via email at palberti@illinois.edu.

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FHN, in cooperation with the SwedishAmerican EMS team, is offering an EMT-Basic class in Freeport.

The class will begin Jan. 9, with Monday and Wednesday evening classes at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport through May 22. It will include a minimum of 160 hours in the classroom and clinical settings, and will require both final practical exams and a final written exam.

The class fee is $750, due upon acceptance into the program. FHN will offer $200 scholarships to students sponsored by a fire department or EMS agency in the FHN service area. (Any resident of the area, in-

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FAST training 2019 offered in Freeport Join the University of Illinois Extension for FAST Training 2019. This is a workshop focused on making informed decisions using your computer and spreadsheet tools developed by members of the University of Illinois’ farmdoc team. This one-day handson workshop will further participants’ understandings of Microsoft Excel applications and introduce FAST spreadsheets developed by agricultural economists at the University of Illinois.

Farm Analysis Solution Tools (FAST) are a series of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets that assist users to make various farm business decisions.

These tools offer guidance in the following areas: livestock management, financial analysis, investment analysis,

loan analysis, farm management, grain marketing and management, and risk management.

The morning session focuses on tools for assembling cash flow statements as well as crop insurance and risk management options. The afternoon session will demonstrate the features in our Balance Sheet Tool.

This tool allows the user to assemble balance sheet information and perform ratio analysis over multiple years.

The 2019 crop year is setting up to be another year of tight margins. The last few years of tight margins have caused some deterioration of the financial position of many producers. This has led to stricter standards by lenders.

Our training session is designed to get

users to take a look at potential return scenarios for 2019, perform financial analysis and assemble cash flow statements using FAST Tools.

FAST Training 2019 will be held on Tuesday, March 5, hosted by the U of I Extension-Stephenson County at the Highland Community College Student Conference Center, 2998 W Pearl City Road, Freeport in room 201 (use parking lot A). Training is from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is $100 ($70 if you bring your own laptop). Registration required by February 26th. To register call U of I Extension at (815) 2354125 or on-line at go.illinois.edu/jsw.

Residents living in and around the Stockton, Illinois can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening.

Calvary United Methodist Church will host this community event on 1/14/2019. The site is located at 315 W. Maple Avenue in Stockton.

Screenings can check for: • The level of plaque buildup in your arteries, related to risk for heart disease, stroke and overall vascular health.

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ly open to receive guests in need of support and services. The Madonna Renewal Center is a center of healing and hope; a safe, nurturing, non-judgmental environment to help a struggling mother and her baby thrive.

The Madonna Renewal Center will provide a family based supportive home environment for up to two years. We collaborate with other local organizations to offer women and children the respect, dignity and hope they deserve. We believe in you, we are here for you, we want to help, we are family and we believe you and your baby deserve to be safe.

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The Northwest Illinois Forestry Association will hold a business meeting and host a presentation on oak regeneration on Tuesday, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Stockton Public Library. The business meeting will finalize the 2019 agenda, will discuss and vote on changes to the ByLaws, and will elect 2019 officers and directors.

Following the meeting, Olivia Rauen, forester for the National Wild Turkey Federation, will discuss various aspects of oak regeneration, including the importance of oak as a major component in NW Illinois forests, the importance of oak trees for wildlife habitat, the factors that inhibit oak regeneration, and current efforts to establish young oak plantings.

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Stockton CUSD #206 BOE December meeting summary Superintendent’s report, Mrs. Fox reported: * School Improvement Grant for $15,000 is complete * Move January school board meeting to Jan. 10, to meet the Jan. 14, deadline to pass a resolution for April election Boiler repairs * ES - back flow preventer was replaced (approximately $800) Mechanical did the repairs * HS – leak in front of boiler – needs to be welded – boiler will be shut down on the 20th – (approximately $5,000) – Mechanical and Rockford Steam Boiler will be completing the work ES Good News Report, Mrs. Fox reported: * The Elementary School Christmas concert was Dec. 6. * PTO hosted a Book Fair the week of Dec. 10 – 14. Thank you to all the families that bought books during this event. A special thanks to all the volunteers.

ES Administrative Report, Mrs. Fox reported: * The elementary is seeing great progress by students in all areas of learning during the first semester.

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commended for all their hard work and dedication on behalf of their students. * Dec. 3, SIP Day was spent reviewing Illinois School Report Card and working with FEH in the design workshop * Title I reading program hosted a Pajama Reading Night on Dec. 11. Thank you to all the middle and high school students that volunteered their help.

HS Good News Report, Mrs. Downey reported: * We are very proud of our Illinois State Scholars: Ellen Fox and Jennifer Hatfield. * Congratulations to Rawley Schulz for qualifying for All-State Honors Choir.

The winter band/chorus concert was held on Monday, Dec. 3.

HS Administrative Report, Mrs. Downey reported: * A SIP day was held on Wednesday, Dec. 5. Our district’s school report card was reviewed and teachers participated in the Design Workshop led by FEH Design. * Mrs. Dittmar took the Band on a field trip to see Bohemian Rhapsody on Friday, Dec. 7. * The Stockton Police Depart-

ment provided pizza and ate lunch with high school students on Friday, Dec. 14.

MS Good News Report, Mr. Fox reported: * Blackhawks of the Month: 5th Reece Demeter, 6th Ethan Steien, 7th Bennett Graves, 8th Olivia Keefer MS Administrative Report Mr. Fox reported: * We have very few failing grades for the first semester. This is a great credit to the students and staff! * Sixth graders enjoyed a morning at the theater as they attended a special holiday performance of “The Nutcracker” performed by the Rockford Dance Company and Rockford Symphony Orchestra at the Coronado Theater in Rockford. * I attended the CTE Academy National Art Honor Society Exhibit in Freeport. Four Stockton High School students had exhibits. They were Linzy Friedlein, Echo Taylor, Casey Williams, and Jasmine Dewey. Mrs. Ramey is a sponsor for the organization. * The Middle School vocal and instrumental students did a great job at the winter concert.

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With the weather getting colder and Christmas season underway, the students in the Stockton agriculture department decided to bring out their holiday spirit and creativity by making these Christmas flower arrangements. We hope they brought joy and Christmas spirit to those who received these wonderful arrangements, and we hope everyone had a Merry Christmas.

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the jars if you wanted. However, the ered, 15 minutes. jars are a neat way of presenting the Whisk together milk and flour in soup if you decide to do it for com- a small bowl. Stir into soup. Simpany. mer, covered, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes more. Stir in sour cream, Bart’s Black Bean Soup 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Simmer, covered until heated and drained through, about 5 minutes. Garnish 1½ C. chicken broth with parsley and croutons. ¾ C. chunky salsa If you have had enough turkey, ½ C. canned whole kernel corn, ham, and beef over the holidays, and drained you would like a really different dinDash of hot pepper sauce ner main course, this chicken casseThe not so skinny cook 1 C. shredded cheddar cheese role would be a good one to make.

2 T. chopped green onions Christmas has been put to bed, Use the rotisserie chicken, and you 4 lime wedges although I am sure there are still Combine the first five ingredients. can have this casserole put together celebrations going on. New Year’s Pour into four half-pint canning in a jiffy. has been celebrated, so we are sort Chicken Enchilada of mopping up after the holidays. I jars or one 1 quart jar to store until think we have been spoiled by these serving. In separate small jars, layCasserole warm temperatures. Last year it was er cheddar cheese, green onions and 1 pkg. (25 oz.) large flour tortillas, lime wedges.

Cover all jars and rebitterly cold the first week of Januquartered and divided ary. I went to the hospital for surgery frigerate until serving. To serve, pour 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 cup soup into a microwave-safe on January 2. We had to leave Lena 1 8 oz. container sour cream at 4:00 a.m., and it was 25 degrees bowl and microwave on high until 1 can (4-oz.) diced chilies heated through, 2-3 minutes.

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1 t. milk of the tortillas; top with remaining 1 tube refrigerated crescent rolls Hungarian Mushroom chicken mixture and remaining torti5 bacon strips, cooked and finely llas. Spread reserved 1 cup of cheese Soup chopped mixture over top layer. Sprinkle with 4 T. unsalted butter Preheat the oven to 375. In a remaining ½ cup shredded cheese.

2 C. chopped onion small bowl, mix cream cheese, onion Bake until bubbly and golden 1 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced and milk until blended. On a lightbrown, about 35 minutes. Garnish ly floured surface, unroll crescent (about 6 cups) with chopped green onion, if desired.

2 C. chicken broth dough into one long rectangle; press I have a friend who makes the best 1 T. Hungarian sweet paprika perforations to seal. Spread with raspberry cookie bars. This recipe 1 T. low-sodium soy sauce cream cheese mixture; sprinkle with reminds me a lot of that recipe. I 1 t. dried dill bacon. Roll up jellyroll style, startespecially like the ground almonds 1 C. milk ing with a long side; pinch seam to in the shortbread part of the recipe.

3 T. flour seal. Using a serrated knife, cut roll You can substitute apricot preserves ½ C. sour cream crosswise into 24 half inch slices. for the raspberry if you would like ¼ C. chopped fresh parsley Place on an ungreased baking sheet, that better.

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1 1/3 C. sugar, divided Croutons for garnish This next soup recipe was given to 2 eggs, separated Melt butter in a 4-5 quart pot over me by my friend, Karen. She loves 2½ C. flour this soup because it is so easy to medium heat. Add onion and cook ¼ t. salt make. You can have supper on the for 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and Powdered sugar table very quickly. I think you could cook for 5 minutes more. Stir in ½ C. ground almonds probably do soup bowls instead of broth, paprika, soy sauce, and dill.

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Combine the flour and salt; gradually add to cream mixture and mix well.

Shape dough into a ball; cover and refrigerate until firm. 35 to 40 minutes.

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Drop dough by scant ¼ cupfuls 2 inches apart onto parchment lined baking sheets. Bake until edges begin to brown, about 12 to 15 minutes.

Cool on pans for 5 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool.

We are officially in 2019. If this year flies as fast as last year, my head will keep on spinning. Hopefully we can all get back to normal. I think it really messes with my head to have the holidays in the middle of the week. I was forever a day behind!

We are looking for recipes for the New Year—some appetizers, soups, and sandwiches.

If you would like to share, please send them in. You can contact us in person, by mail, or email us at From Lena’s Kitchens, Shopper’s Guide at 213 S. Center St. or email scoopshopper@rvpublishing.com.

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Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency

2019 LIHEAP, PIPP and Weatherization Assistance Programs Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency has funding from the Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to assist residents of Jo Daviess and Stephenson Counties with home heating utility costs through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) and Weatherization Programs.

Effective January 1, 2019, LIHEAP clients may only apply for the traditional Direct Vendor (DVP) one-time payment assistance. No new PIPP applications may be taken after December 31, 2018.

Starting December 3, 2018 all low-income eligible households may call to schedule an appointment to apply for assistance with their heating utility bills. LIHEAP applications will be taken until May 31, 2019 or until funding is exhausted.

Eligible households may call 800-883-1111 or 815-232-3141 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to schedule an appointment to apply for assistance at one of the following locations.

NICAA Main Office- Freeport • Stockton Banking Center Warren Township Library • Hanover Village Hall Citizens State Bank of Lena • East Dubuque Library Illinois Bank & Trust - Galena Downtown German-American State Bank - German Valley Income Guidelines: To qualify, a household must have a 30 day gross income at or below 150% of the federal poverty level shown below for 30 days prior to and including the application date.

1 person household - $1,518 2 person household - $2,058 3 person household - $2,598 4 person household - $3,138 Add $540 for each additional person in the household ** The following documents will be required to apply for assistance ** • Social Security Cards for all members of the household.

• Proof of all gross income for all household members for 30 days including the application date including pay check stubs, SSA/SSI/SSD current benefit letters, pension/retirement statements, child support, unemployment reports, TANF/AABD/ Township GA assistance notices, self employment reports, and proof of zero income.

• Current complete heat and electric bills and disconnect notices you have received.

• Medical Card from Illinois Department of Human Services.

• Copy of current lease or rent receipt.

• Proof of homeownership, tax bill or title (for mobile home), is required for weatherization assistance.

PY 19 LIHEAP Emergency Furnace Program An Emergency Furnace Assistance Program is available for LIHEAP households of Stephenson and Jo Daviess Counties who are homeowners and whose existing heating systems are not functioning or have been red-tagged by their utility.

The purpose of the LIHEAP Furnace program is to restore heat to the household and is available from October 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019 or until funds have been exhausted.

Effective December 1, 2018 all income eligible households may apply.

To qualify for the LIHEAP Emergency Furnace Program, the household must first apply for and be approved for LIHEAP assistance.

The household must have active service with both primary and secondary heating utilities. Households and disconnected utilities are not eligible for this assistance.

In addition to LIHEAP documents, the following homeownership documentation must be provided: 1. Copy of real estate tax bill AND 2. One or more of the following: • Copy of warranty deed, contract for deed, or quit claim deed (all of these must be stamped and registered with the county clerk) • Copy of current mortgage statement • Copy of the original Mobile Home title Please call 815-232-3141 or 800-883-1111 to make an appointment for assistance.

Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency 27 S. State Ave., Suite 102, Freeport, IL 61032 Phone: 815-232-3141 or 800-883-1111 • Website: www.nicaa.org

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MARVIN A. PETSCHE Marvin A. Petsche, 94, of Scales Mound, Illinois, passed away Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018 at home.

Private family services and visitation will be held on Thursday at the Miller & Steinke Funeral Home in Scales Mound, with Rev. Dianne Grace officiating. Burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Scales Mound. Military honors will be accorded at the grave by members of American Post # 464 of Warren.

Mr. Petsche was born Dec. 21, 1924 near Guttenberg, Iowa, the son of Andrew J. & Gertrude M. (Miller) Petsche. He was united in marriage to Erma Bauer on Aug. 27, 1946 at

Immaculate Conception Church, North Buena Vista, Iowa. She preceded him in death on April 12, 2008.

Marvin’s passion was farming, which he did his entire adult life.

He enjoyed fishing, picking morals, hunting, and playing a good game of cards, especially euchre, 500, pinochle, and solitaire. He was a member of St. Joseph Parish, Apple River, IL and American Legion Post # 464 of Warren, IL, and a veteran of the U. S. Army serving during World War II, with the 3rd. Infantry Division.

Surviving are nine children, Charles (Lois) Petsche, Stockton, IL, Pat (Wanda) Petsche and Steve (Nancy) Petsche both of Lena, IL, Mike (Bonnie) Petsche and Donnie Petsche both of Scales Mound, Ron (Carolyn) Petsche of Warren, IL, Susan Petsche of Chino Valley, Arizona, Jean (Craig Pratt) Petsche of Galena, IL, and Dave Petsche of Winslow, IL; 23 grandchildren, 38 great-grand-

children and 2 great-great-grandchildren; his siblings, Angela “Babe” Farnum, Harlan, Verdis “Bud”, and Bob Petsche, Donna Steger, Judy Kramer and David Petsche; and his sister-in-law, Arlene Petsche.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Erma, son John, a grandson Neil, granddaughter Shelby Lynn, two step-granddaughters, Chelsea Toot and Myrsa Scace, and siblings, Leon Petsche, Althea Freiburger, Wilbur “Huntz” Petsche and Elroy “Tub” Petsche.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Hospice of Dubuque.

The Petsche family wishes to thank 24 Hour Home Care, especially Teresa, and Hospice of Dubuque, especially, Paul, Ryan, Stephanie and Diane for the excellent care given to our father.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed. com.

December winners in the Northwest Illinois Daily Drawing

The Daily Drawing is a drawing for specified cash prizes between $50 and $250 awarded to a ticket owner every single day (365 days) from Oct. 1, 2018 – Sept. 30, 2019 to those donating for a ticket. A ticket can win multiple times throughout the year.

Eighteen organizations from JoDaviess, Carroll & Stephenson County sponsor the Northwest Illinois Daily Drawing, a cooperative fundraiser.

Sponsoring organizations include: Caring Community of Elizabeth, East Dubuque Music Boosters, Freeport Dance Team, Galena Music Boosters, Hanover Alumni Association, Lena-Winslow Education Foundation, Pearl City Athletic Boosters, River Ridge Education Association, Stewards of the Upper Mississippi River Refuge, Stockton Strong, Warren Athletic Boosters and West Carroll Sports Boosters.

Sub-contracting organizations include: Elizabeth Food Basket, Elizabeth Historical Society, Galena Elks Scholarship Committee, Hanover Chamber of Commerce, Scales Mound Travelers and Volunteer Visitors of Northwest Illinois.

NWILDD December, 2018 Winners 1st . Saturday . $50 – Jeff Zeal, Galena 2nd . Sunday. $50 – John Winter, Elizabeth 3rd . Monday . $50 – Laurie Skien, Marietta 4th . Tuesday . $50 – Robert Soat, Galena 5th . Wednesday . $50 – Michael Dauphin, Elizabeth 6th . Thursday . $50 – Robert Liddle, East Dubuque 7th . Friday . $50 – Alex Phillips, Elizabeth 8th . Saturday . $50 – Ted Thomas, Overland Park, KS 9th . Sunday . $50 – Bob & Marge Roiland, Lake Carroll 10th . Monday . $50 – Al Limani, Elizabeth 11th . Tuesday . $50 – Brenda Carafano, Damascus, MD 12th . Wednesday . $50 – Al Limani, Elizabeth 13th . Thursday . $50 – Tony Wingert, Bloomington 14th . Friday . $50 – Susie Dauphin, Elizabeth 15th . Saturday . $50 – Jason Kempel, Winslow***

16th . Sunday . $50 – Don Luke, Stockton 17th . Monday . $50 – Deb O’Malley, Elmhurst 18th . Tuesday . $50 – Casey Wand, Elizabeth 19th . Wednesday . $50 – Carol Johnson, Cordova 20th . Thursday . $50 – Jeff Johnson, Pearl City 21st . Friday . $50 – Jamie VanRaalte, Warren 22nd . Saturday . $50 – Bob & Tammy Smith, Hanover 23rd . Sunday . $50 – Susan Palmer, Dixon 24th . Monday . $150 – Lynne Feller, Charles City, IA 25th . Tuesday . $250 – Al Stricker, Monroe, WI 26th . Wednesday . $50 – Dan Tindell, Galena 27th . Thursday . $50 – Wayne Niehaus, Pearl City 28th . Friday . $50 – Deb Brinkmeier, Freeport 29th . Saturday . $50 – Mike Kadubek, New Lenox 30th . Sunday . $50 – Mikayla Knautz, Galena 31st . Monday . $50 – Laurel Kaage, Park Ridge

Jo Daviess Local Foods lists new producers Four new producers recently joined Jo Daviess Local Foods (JDLF), the online farmers’ market.

These new producers include: Galena Roasters: freshly roasted specialty coffee Keepers of the Hearth: sourdough bread Thriving Thistle Market: baked goods, frozen pizza Tom & Yolanda Lobacz Farm: free-range eggs Other current JDLF producers for the winter season include: Arnold’s Farm: grass-fed beef, pork, chicken, turkey DanD Bees: honey Ellipsis Arts: soaps, herbal tea

blends, jams, jellies, art Hazzard Free Farm: cornmeal, oats, flour, wheat berries, popcorn, garlic Holliberri Icelandics: lamb meat, sheep milk cheese Plum River Farm: grass-fed beef Tom & Beth O’Toole: free-range eggs, grass-fed beef Driftless Natural Health: pickles, baked goods, vegetables, natural skincare products, aromatherapy, non-toxic cleaning sprays Nowhere else in the area has all these vendors in one location. JDLF works hard to offer customers a great variety of locally-grown food and locally-produced items. The

more we can commit to buying local, the closer we get to creating a strong system that is better for our health, our rural economy, and the environment.

Found online at https://jd.luluslocalfood.com, JDLF allows customers to order anytime from Thursday noon to Monday noon. Customers can then pick up their orders on Tuesday in one of the following towns: Galena, Elizabeth, Hanover, Apple River, or Stockton. Exact locations and times of deliveries are listed on the website. Inquiries may be directed to Erin Keyser, JDLF Administrator, at jdlocalfoods@ gmail.com or 815-990-5374.

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• Laws

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New laws support, protect military personnel New laws to support and protect our military personnel and veterans are among those that will be implemented in 2019. Military personnel

believed to have a physical or mental state laws. Senate Bill 2527 allows condition related to their service will qualified students to enroll in an unnow be included in the state’s defi- limited amount of dual credit courses nition of “high-risk missing person,” and earn an unlimited amount of acaproviding additional resources to help demic credits from dual credit courses locate and safeguard these heroes, un- taught by a qualified instructor. Ander Senate Bill 2278. other measure, Senate Bill 2838, imHomeless veterans will be provid- proves access by requiring communied a free copy of medical records by ty colleges to enter into a dual credit health-care facilities and practitioners agreement if a high school district to help support claims for veterans’ within their boundaries requests it. disability benefits, under House Bill River Edge Development Zone 4848.

Program revamp Greater dual credit access for With a focus on redevelopment high school students and economic growth, the River Edge In the New Year, high school stu- Redevelopment Zone Program gets a The American Legion Auxiliary will be holding the annual Pie Bak- dents will have greater access to dual facelift in the New Year. This importing Contest on Saturday, Jan. 26, and credit coursework thanks to two new ant program helps revive and redevelSoup Tasting on Sunday, Jan. 27.

On Saturday, the American Legion Auxiliary Units of the Thirteenth District will be hosting the pie baking contest. Fruit pies should be delivered to the American Legion Home in Lena between 10 and 12.

Pies will be judged and cash prizes will be awarded. We need ladies and gentlemen to get out their rolling pins and submit a pie for judging.

On Sunday, the Units will once again sponsor an activity from 11 to 2:30. The Tenth Annual Soup Tasting will feature over twenty different Stock #282223 Stock #65441 soups and dessert for $7 for adults 2002 Volkswagen Jetta 2004 Buick LeSabreSedan Black, 2.0L 4 cyl., 4 Custom Cabernet red ($6.50 if bought in advance) and $3 sp. auto, 159k miles. metallic, 3.8L 6 cyl., 4 sp. for children under 10. $4,495 auto, 122k miles. $4,995 Come join us for a weekend of fun. The American Legion Home is located 316 West Main Street in Lena, across from the historical water tower.

For questions or tickets please call: 233-9078 or 369-4684.

American Legion Auxiliary to host annual fund raising events

op environmentally-challenged properties adjacent to rivers in Illinois. In addition to a few other changes, Senate Bill 3527 also creates the Historic Preservation Tax Credit Act to help protect and rehabilitate historic structures.

Golden Parachutes A new law targeting overly generous severance packages, also known as “golden parachutes,” is set to take effect on Jan. 1. Golden parachutes have made headlines in recent years when the College of DuPage president was awarded $762,000 at taxpayers’ expense. Senate Bill 3604 sets severance pay conditions for government employees to prevent situations like

this from happening in the future.

Child Passenger Protection Act Effective January 1, 2019, all motorists traveling on Illinois roadways will be required to secure children under the age of 2 years old in a rear facing child restraint system. We are hopeful the change in law will reduce infant injuries and fatalities if they are involved in a traffic crash.

The full list There’s a lot more to know as we kick off 2019. A list of all 253 new laws is available at: https://ilsenaterepublicans.blob.core.windows.net/ antilles/resources/168c82d2-d9c6-4 c75-82d4-6cd79cbbc4f0/Jan1NewLawsCategorized.pdf.

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Stock #284671 2013 Ford Fusion-SE Oxford white, 2.0L 4 cyl., shiftable auto, 116k miles. $9,992

Stock #290631 201 GMC Acadia Red jewel tintcoat, 3.6L 6 cyl., shiftable auto, 170k miles. $9,995

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Stock #64982 2014 Hyundai Elantra Venetian red, 1.8L 4 cyl., 6 speed auto, 57k miles. $10,544

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Stock #284001 2014 Chevy Malibu LT Atlantis blue met., 2.5L 4 cyl., 6 sp. shift. auto, 92k miles. $11,900

Stock #284401 2013 Chevy Malibu LT Summit white, 2.5L 4 cyl., 6 sp. shift. auto, 80k miles. $11,900

Stock #284381 2011 Buick LaCrosse CXL Mocha steel met., 3.6L 6 cyl., shiftable auto, 57k miles. $11,900

Stock #285461 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagon Silver, 2.0L 4 cyl., dual shift gearbox, 61k miles. $12,900

Stock #295161 2013 GMC Terrain SLE Onyx black, 2.4L 4 cyl., shiftable auto, 106k miles. $12,900

Stock #285202 2013 GMC Terrain Atlantis blue met., 3.6L 6 cyl., shiftable auto, 88k miles. $13,898

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Highland to host Women Changing the Face of Agriculture Conference Calling all artists and authors Highland Community College is hosting a free Northwest Illinois Women Changing the Face of Agriculture Conference on Wednesday, Jan. 23 in the Student Conference Center, room H-201, at 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport, Ill. The conference provides female students the opportunity to explore career options with women from Northwest Illinois who currently work in the agriculture industry.

There will be panel discussions and small group rotations.

Kim Bremmer is the keynote

speaker. Bremmer is a nationally recognized motivational agricultural speaker. She will share her passion for speaking up for agriculture. She is known as a vocal champion with a desire to connect with everyday consumers by helping customize a farm message and farm brand.

Bremmer grew up on a dairy farm in north central Wisconsin and is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin. She was a dairy nutritionist for 15 years. She is an academy member of the National Speaker’s Association, the Wisconsin state

coordinator for Common Ground, a regular contributor on Rural Route Radio, and the Wisconsin Women for Agriculture president.

The agenda for the conference is: 9:45 a.m. — Registration 10 a.m. — Small Group Rotations Noon — Lunch, Keynote Speaker, Panel Discussions 1:30 p.m. — Conference Conclusion To register or learn more e-mail Justin Ebert, agriculture instructor, at justin.ebert@highland.edu, or 815599-3507.

Broad Ideas is coming back in March 2019. This inclusive, monthlong Arts show, held at the Galena Center for the Arts, focuses on giving women (and those that support women) a space to tell their stories.

Creating a place filled with support, solidarity, honesty, and humor, Broad Ideas uses the Arts to create a community. Purposely taking place during Women’s History Month, multiple special events have already been scheduled. See www.broadideas.org for details. Artist & Au-

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The Kent/Willow United Methodist Churches will worship together Sunday, Jan. 5, at Kent UMC at 9 a.m.

Pastor Chuck Wolbers will bring the message “Epiphany of the Lord”. All are invited and welcome to stay for fellowship.

Sunday School is at 10:30 am, studying from the Upper Room.

All are invited and welcome to this time too.

Kent Church is located in beautiful downtown Kent, IL. For more information, please call Pastor Chuck at 815-9472541

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thor submission forms are now live and can also be accessed through the website. All artistic abilities are encouraged to be a part of this show.

Last year, artists ranged from ages 5 to 95 with over 100 individuals contributing work. Over seven hundred guests attended the different events.

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Worship at Salem United Church of Christ, 8491 W. Salem Road, Lena, on Epiphany Sunday, Jan. 6, will be at 10:30 a.m. Epiphany is “Three Kings Day” celebrating the arrival of the magi who came seeking Jesus of Nazareth soon after he was born. Pastor Randal Nicholas’ sermon will be taken from Isaiah 60:1-6 and is entitled “It’s Good for You, Trust Me.” Sunday School for all ages will be at 9:30 a.m.

The Wednesday Morning Breakfast Group will meet at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 9, at Country Junction, 1669 Willard Drive in Freeport. The Church Council will meet at the church on Wednesday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m.

Unitarian Universalist Church hosts Potters for Peace event

On Jan. 20, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Stockton will host guest speaker Jennifer Mally, the Executive Director of Potters for Peace. Mally will talk about the organization’s efforts to help indigenous peoples through training in making pottery and ceramic water filters. The service and presentation will begin at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 20, at 219 N. Pearl, Stockton, IL. For more information, go to pottersforpeace.org.

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LEGALS es levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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 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. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 266300 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF STEPHENSON, STATE OF ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF MATAWIN VENTURES TRUST SERIES 2018-1, Plaintiff(s), vs.

ELLEN R. GORDON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CITY OF FREEPORT, UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s).

18 CH 65 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: ELLEN R. GORDON, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN TENANTS and UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Stephenson County, Chancery Division, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for foreclosure of a certain Real Estate Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 15 IN BLOCK 15 OF ARCADE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF FREEPORT, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF FREEPORT, STEPHENSON COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Tax Number: 14-32-437-010 A/K/A 18-14-32-437-010 commonly known as 806 S 18TH AVE FREEPORT IL 61032; and which said Real Estate Mortgage was made by JAMES C. GORDON, and recorded in the Office of the Stephenson County Recorder as Document Number 9877357; that Summons was duly issued out of the

said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said named Defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Circuit Court of Stephenson County, located at 15 NORTH GALENA AVENUE, SECOND FLOOR, FREEPORT, IL 61032, on or before January 18, 2019, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172 Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847 Richard Drezek - ARDC #6301323 Aaron Nevel - ARDC #6322724 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com KP # 18-04022 I3107668 (Published in The Shopper’s Guide Dec. 19 & 26, 2018 & Jan. 2, 2019) 335216

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION Public Notice is hereby given that on December 27, 2018, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Stephenson County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Brick House located at 101 N. Schuyler Street, Lena, IL 61048.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STEPHENSON COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK, PLAINTIFF, VS. CYRUS R FURST; JACQUELINE FURST, DEFENDANTS. 18 CH 27 415-417 WEST MAIN STREET FREEPORT, IL 61032 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on September 25, 2018, Sheriff of Stephenson County will on February 5, 2019, in Stephenson County Courthouse 15 N. Galena Ave (West Door), Freeport, IL 61032, at 9:30 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Stephenson, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 7 IN BLOCK 33, EXCEPT THE EAST 15 1/3 FEET THEREOF, IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN (NOW CITY) OF FREEPORT. SITUATED IN THE CITY OF FREEPORT, STEPHENSON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 18-14-31-184-005 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 415-417 West Main Street Freeport, IL 61032 Description of Improvements: Gray asbestos cement siding, two story 4 unit apartment home, detached two car garage The Judgment amount was $51,269.67.

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United Way of Northwest Illinois and LenaWinslow School District partner to Offer new reading initiative United Way of Northwest Illinois is excited to partner with Lena-Winslow school district to mobilize community members interested in making a difference in the lives of students in our community. Through a program called, It Takes a Village, volunteers will assist elementary students by working with them one-on-one each week. Volunteers will assist students in reading, math and other areas and also provide a positive role model for the students. Volunteers will be trained, have access to support services and will be able to choose dates and times that fit into their schedule.

In addition, volunteers will need to pass a background check to be accepted.

Early grade reading is a priority area for United Way of Northwest Illinois. The impact of early childhood reading is critical for not only students and schools, but the community as a whole. Research shows that students who read at grade level by 3rd grade are less likely to drop out of school or be involved with the criminal justice system. We also know that it takes more than teachers to make this happen, it takes a village, and we need you.

The United Way of Northwest Illinois is reaching into the community to engage interested volunteers within the Le-Win School District. By contacting the United Way of Northwest Illinois interested volunteers will have the opportunity to complete an application and a background check to move forward in the process. The It Takes a Village program is made possible through a grant from the Freeport Community Foundation.

Those interested in learning more about this opportunity to positively impact the education and lives of local children and the community can email Connie Kraft at director@uwni.org or call 815-232-5184.

The United Way of Northwest Illinois fights for the education, financial stability, and health of every person in Northwest Illinois. You can join us in this fight, by giving as little as one hour per week and signing up to be a volunteer today. For more information, contact the United Way office at 815-232-5184, or visit www.uwni.org

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Our Area Churches Welcome You APPLE RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 102 E. Baldwin St., P.O. Box 188, Apple River, IL 61001 Pastor Libby Rutherford (815) 990-1428 Church (815) 594-2223 • Sunday Worship – 9 a.m.

• Bible Study - Every Monday 9 a.m.

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GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH 118 East Mason Street, Lena, IL 61048 Pastor Miho Yasukawa (815) 369-5552 • Sunday Worship – 9:30 a.m.

• Sunday School – 10:45 a.m. (Sept. - May) • Piece Corps Quilters – Wednesdays at 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 315 W. Maple St., Stockton, IL 61085 Pastor Jonathan Singleton (815) 947-2414 E-Mail: calvaryum@yahoo.com • Sunday Worship – 10:00 a.m.

• Sunday School – 8:45 a.m.

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH OF WOODBINE 1904 S. Vel Tera Road, Elizabeth, IL 61028 Pastor Michael Burdett (815) 858-3843 • Sunday Worship – 10:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

• Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.

• Prayer meeting – Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday services broadcasted at 11:30 a.m. on Radio WCCI 100.3 FM

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA STOCKTON 600 N. Main St., Stockton Rev. Roger Hurlbut (815) 947-2033 E-Mail: clc600@frontier.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Christ-Lutheran-Church-Stockton-IL • Saturday Worship 5:30 p.m.

• Education for all ages Sun. 9:00 a.m. September - May • Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

• Confirmation Ministry Wednesdays 3:05 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• Healing Services on 5th Weekends EBENEZER – SALEM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST P.O. Box 102, Pearl City, IL 61062 Pastor Randy Nicholas • 815-369-4511 Sunday Worship Alternates Monthly At the two churches Find us on Facebook • Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m.

• Sunday School follows worship • January worship is at Salem UCC Church At the corner of Loran & Kent Roads EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF LENA 720 N. Freedom Street, Lena, IL 61048 Dr. Jim Erb, Pastor (815) 369-5591 Rev. Scott Wilson Associate Pastor of Youth • Sunday Morning Worship – 10:00 a.m.

• Sunday School – 8:45 a.m.

• Awana Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.

• Junior & Senior High Youth Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

• Listen to Pastor’s weekly sermon at www.lenafreechurch.org FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 411 S. Main Street, Pearl City, IL 61062 email: pcumc@aeroinc.net Find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/pcumcil Pastor Matthew Smith (815) 443-2177 • Sunday Worship – 8:30 a.m.

• Sunday School – during worship after the children’s message FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 309 S. Main Street, Elizabeth, IL 61028 email: firstumcofelizabeth@gmail.com Pastor Tiffany Garcea • Sunday Worship - 9:00 a.m.

• Sunday School - 8:15 a.m.

• Women’s Faith Group 1st Tuesday monthly - 9:30 a.m.

We are handicapped accessible Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fumcelizabeth

HARVEST BAPTIST CHURCH OF STOCKTON 151 S. Main, Stockton, IL 61085 Pastor David McAusland - (815) 947-2986 • Sunday Morning Service – 10:00 a.m.

(Church luncheon following morning service) • Sunday Afternoon Service - 12:30 p.m.

• Bible Study & Prayer - Wednesday Evening 6:30 p.m.

HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH 223 E. Front Avenue, Stockton, IL 61085 Father Mike Morrissey (815) 947-2545 • Saturday Evening Mass – 4:30 p.m.

• Sunday Mass – 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

• Reconciliation Saturday – 3:30 - 4:15 p.m.

• Parish Hall for Rent – Seats 200 LENA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 118 West Mason Street, Lena, IL 61048 Pastor Keri Rainsberger (815) 369-5291 • Sunday Worship – 9:00 a.m.

• Sunday School – 10:30 a.m.

• Daily Dial-A-Devotion 815-369-4411 McCONNELL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 211 Hulbert Rd. P.O. Box 97, McConnell, IL 61050 http://www.gbgm-umc.org/mcconnellumc mcconnellumc@yahoo.com “Like” us on Facebook Pastor Matthew J. Smith (815) 868-2324 • Sunday Family Worship – 10:30 a.m.

• Children’s Ministries Please call church for dates and times • United Methodist Women – 1:30 p.m.

(1st Wednesday of each month) * We are handicapped accessible SALEM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 8491 West Salem Road, Lena, IL 61048 (Turn on Salem Road at Eleroy Rest Stop) Rev. Randy Nicholas (815) 369-4511 • Adult & Children’s Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

• Sunday Worship – 10:30 a.m.

• Bookworms Reading Group - 7:00 p.m., 2nd Monday of the month SCHAPVILLE ZION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 635 East Schapville Road, Elizabeth, IL 61028 Pastor Dottie Morizzo (815) 845-2272 Cell (815) 238-0670 www.schapvillezion.org • Sunday Worship Service – 10:00 a.m.

• Sunday School – 10:00 a.m.

• Bible Study Classes Available

SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH 536 E. Schapville Road, Scales Mound, IL 61054 Pastor Mark Oehlert (815) 970-4780 (cell) (815) 845-2061 (church) • Sunday Worship – 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.

• Sunday School (Sept. – May) – 8:45 a.m.

• Holy Communion is celebrated weekly.

ST. ANN CATHOLIC CHURCH 608 East Railroad, Warren, IL 61087 Father Skrobutt (815) 745-2312 • Sunday Mass – 8:00 a.m.

• Reconciliation Sunday – 7:30 - 7:50 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 625 Country Lane Drive, Lena, IL 61048 Rev. Rick Bader (815) 369-4035 • Saturday Evening Worship – 5:30 p.m.

• Sunday Worship – 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

• Blast Program at 9:00 a.m.

• High School & Adult Sunday School at 9:15 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Evangelical Lutheran Church of America 229 S. First St., Pearl City, IL 61062 www.stjohnspearlcity.org Pastor Thomas Ekstrand (815) 443-2215 • Sunday Morning Worship – 9:00 a.m.

• Christian Education for all Ages - 10:15 a.m.

Handicapped Accessible ST. JOHN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 8315 S. Massbach Road, Elizabeth, IL 61028 Pastor Lisa Burbank and Pastor Bruce Burbank Church: 815-589-3367 • Sunday Worship – 9:00 a.m.

• Sunday School – 10:00 a.m.

“Celebrating 160 Years of Faith” ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH 105 West Webster, Apple River, IL 61001 Father Skrobutt (815) 745-2312 • Saturday Mass – 6:00 p.m.

• Reconciliation Saturday – 5:30 – 5:50 p.m.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH 410 West Lena Street, Lena, IL 61048 Father Skrobutt (815) 369-2810 • Saturday Mass – 4:00 p.m.

• Sunday Mass – 10:00 a.m.

• Reconciliation Saturday – 3:30 – 3:50 p.m.

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH KENT The Little Church with a Big Heart 1334 Sunnyside Road, Kent, IL 61044 1/2 mile north on Kent Road • Sunday Worship – 10:00 a.m.

• Holy Communion every Sunday • Women Meet at 9 a.m. on the 2nd Sunday • Chair Lift to Sanctuary

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF STOCKTON 219 N. Pearl St., Stockton, IL 61085 www.uuchurchofstockton.org Rev. Armida Alexander (815) 947-3812 A LGBT Friendly Church Services and Religious Education are on Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

A progressive, liberal religious and welcoming congregation that encourages individuals to search for their own answers to life’s ultimate questions. Our living faith now draws from many sources including the wisdom traditions of the world’s religions and the findings of science.

WARREN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Water & Jefferson St., Warren, IL Pastor Roger Bronkema (815) 291-6261 email: rbronkema18@gmail.com • Sunday Worship – 9:30 a.m.

• Adult Sunday School before Worship • Children Sunday School - During the service Communion Every First Sunday * Handicapped Accessible WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Hudson & Benton St., Stockton, IL 61085 Pastor Chuck Wolbers (262) 308-2379 • Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.

• Sunday Worship – 10:45 a.m.

• Adult Bible Studies Available • Communion Every 1st Sunday • First Sunday potluck following church services.

• Open Sanctuary for meditation time from 4 6 p.m. every Wednesday * Handicapped Accessible WINSLOW GRACE BIBLE CHURCH 197 Carver Street, Winslow, IL 61089 Pastor Robert Patin (815) 230-1862 608-669-5770 • Sunday Worship – 10:45 a.m.

• Sunday School – 9:45 a.m.

• Prayer and Bible Study – Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in Home YELLOW CREEK CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 12602 W. Dublin Road, Pearl City, IL Pastor Ellis Boughton • 815-864-2049 Email: ellis.boughton@live.com • Sunday Services – 10:00 a.m.

• Sunday School – 9:15 a.m. (when available) ZION COMMUNITY CHURCH 10100 W. Sabin Church Rd., Pearl City, IL 61062 Worship Leader – Ed Curry (815) 541-3278 • Sunday Worship Service 9:00 a.m.

• Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA 209 Clinton St., P.O. Box 445, Warren, IL 61087 Pastor Vicar Michelle Knight (815)745-3444 www.stpaulswarren.org • Saturday Worship – 5:00 p.m.

• Sunday Worship – 10:00 a.m.

• Sunday School – 10:00 a.m.

Please call 815-369-4112 or 815-947-3353 if you wish to have your church listed on the church page.

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Mrs. Raab’s pre-school class had a 3D printer demonstration in their room on Friday. Jeremy Monigold brought in his 3D printer and created some tractor and turkey cookie cutters for the students to use in the Play Doh.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STEPHENSON COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK, PLAINTIFF, VS. CYRUS R FURST; JACQUELINE FURST, DEFENDANTS. 18 CH 27 415-417 WEST MAIN STREET FREEPORT, IL 61032 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on September 25, 2018, Sheriff of Stephenson County will on February 5, 2019, in Stephenson County Courthouse 15 N. Galena Ave (West Door), Freeport, IL 61032, at 9:30 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Stephenson, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 18-14-31-184-005 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 415-417 West Main Street Freeport, IL 61032 Description of Improvements: Gray asbestos cement siding, two story 4 unit apartment home, detached two car garage The Judgment amount was $51,269.67.

Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without re-

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course to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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 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. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 266300 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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