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Queen visits Lena for the third time

On Saturday, Oct. 9, the Queen of Hearts made an other appearance in the Lena Sons of The American Le gion’s Queen of Hearts raffle at the Iron Horse Tap. Tammy Jacobs had her ticket drawn and correctly guessed that the Queen was hiding under card number 27. While Tammy was not present for the draw ing, she still won 60% of the prize pool or $9,816.00. After federal and state taxes were deducted, SAL treasurer John Costello presented Tammy a check for her winnings.

After a week break, draw ings will restart with an initial prize pool of $2,000 on Sat urday, Oct. 22 at 5:30 p.m. at the Iron Horse Tap in down town Lena. Tickets are 6 for $5.00 and can be purchased at the Iron Horse Tap during regular business hours or at the Lena American Legion on Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Proceeds from the raffle are used to benefit local and regional Veterans programs. Updated informa tion can be found on the Lena Sons of The American Legion Post 577 Lena, IL and Iron Horse Tap Facebook pages or by e-mailing salpost577@ gmail.com.

Panthers rout Blackhawks in week eight matchup

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT

The Lena-Winslow Pan thers remain atop the Illinois Class 1A football rankings af ter going perfect through the first eight weeks of the sea son. Their most recent vic tory came on their home field as Le-Win played host to the Stockton Blackhawks on Fri day, Oct. 14.

The Panthers were the clear favorites in this one as the Blackhawks came into

the matchup with an overall record of 3-4. Stockton was coming off one of their best performances of the season, however, and they were hop ing to carry that momentum into week eight’s meeting.

All season long the Pan thers have crushed their op ponent’s hopes early in the first half. Last Friday’s game was much of the same as Ric Arand’s offense got off to an other hot start. Less than five minutes into the game, the

Panthers were on the board as Gage Dunker went through the middle of the Blackhawk defense for an eight-yard touchdown run. Dunker also tallied the two-point conver sion as Le-Win took an early 8-0 lead.

Before the opening quarter came to an end, the Panthers would double their lead. With one minute left in the first, Jake Zeal broke free for a 14yard touchdown run. Dunker finished the drive off with an

other two-point conversion, giving Le-Win a 16-0 lead.

Stockton would respond early in the second quarter, however. Quarterback Car son McPeek connected with Stockton’s Parker Luke on a 52-yard touchdown pass. A defensive mishap turned into one of the biggest plays LeWin’s defenders had allowed all season. Stockton would fail the two-point conversion, leaving the Blackhawks trail ing by two scores, down 16-6.

Part of competing with the Panthers means keeping the game within reach throughout the first half. Following the Stockton score, things went completely haywire. It only seemed to spark a fire in the

Panther ’s offensive huddle as they quickly took control.

It was Gunar Lobdell spe cifically who took over the game. In the second quarter alone, Lobdell tallied four touchdowns. His first came right after Stockton’s first score, when he ran into the endzone from 24 yards out.

Three of Lobdell’s scores came in the final two minutes and 13 seconds of the half as the Panthers took advantage of a Stockton turnover.

With just under a minute left in the half, Lobdell bust ed through the defense for a 47- yard touchdown run. It was the longest score of the half for Le-Win. All in all, Lobdell totaled 113 yards and

four scores in the final four minutes of the first half. What was just a 10-point difference became a 44-6 game in a mat ter of minutes.

With the game firmly in their grasp, the Panthers were able to rely on their running attack to work the clock in the second half. They would tack on one final score midway through the third, when Zeal scored his second touchdown of the game. It was a 16-yard run for Zeal, capped off by a Dunker two-point conversion.

The Stockton offense would score some late gar bage time points as the Pan thers took a safety late in the

SUBmITTED PHOTO Rock Valley Publishing

SAL Squadron Leader Scott Stich, John Costello, winner Tammy Jacobs, Iron Horse proprietor Darryl Cannon, Dennis Bussian celebrate as Tammy Jacobs wins $9,816 in the Queen of Hearts Raffle.

JoycE Da R lEn E (Sch REck) koEllER

Joyce Darlene (Schreck) Koeller, 90, of Pearl City, IL, passed away on Oct. 11, 2022, in Mt. Carroll, IL. She was born on Nov. 10, 1931, in Stockton, IL, to Harold Thomas and Edna Leona (Kuhse) Schreck. She attend ed Pearl City High School and on Feb. 20, 1949, married Harold Dale Robert Koeller at Pearl City Methodist Parson age.

Survivors include her chil dren: Larry (Glenda) Koeller of Winslow, IL, Debra (Ken neth) Schultz of Pearl City, and Leesa Koeller of Pearl City; Grandchildren: Michael & Olivia Koeller of Vail, AZ, Christopher & Brooke Koeller of Greeley, CO, Amy (Schultz) and husband Chad Piefer of Freeport, IL, Ann (Schultz) Adams & (Toby Kuntzelman) of Winnebago, IL, and Anthony Schultz of Pearl City; great-grandchil

dren: Kimberly (Koeller) Hitt & husband Patrick Hitt of North Augusta, SC, Gabriel Koeller of Greeley, CO, Caleb Koeller of Greeley, CO, Jacob Koeller of Vail, AZ, Asher Koeller of Greeley, CO, Alex ander Piefer (Alyssa Duncan) of Fort Worth, TX, Corbin Adams of Winnebago, IL, and Travis Adams of Winnebago, IL; great-great-grandchildren: Hudson Hitt of North Au gusta, SC, and sister Arvilla (Schreck) Schofield of Free port, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. A visitation was held on Mon day, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., at the Schwarz Park Blvd Chapel, 608 S. Park Blvd in Freeport, IL. Grave side service followed at 11 a.m., at Highland Cemetery in Pearl City, IL. A memori al has been established in her memory for St. Jude. Online condolences may be shared at www.schwarzfh.com.

Ma Ry F R a ncE S (F R a n) DEMong

Mary Frances (Fran) DeMong, passed away on Oct. 9, 2022. She was born on July 13, 1927, in Indianap olis, Indiana, the first child of Ralph Pettit and Pauline (Ad kotch) Pettit.

Fran attended Purdue Uni versity and was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi Soror ity. A true trail blazer, Fran graduated from Purdue Uni versity College of Pharmacy in 1949 in the first class to include women at the College of Pharmacy. She married Laverne DeMong on June 18, 1949.

Fran and Laverne opened and operated the Lena Drug

Davi D E. RaDk E

David E. Radke, age 85, of Elizabeth, IL passed away Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at Lena Living Center. He was born August 18, 1937, in Liber tyville, IL to the late Emil H. and Mattie E. (Shimmin) Rad ke. David married Lore Slagter on Aug. 2, 1957, in Corpus Christi, TX.

Store in Lena, IL from 19521964. In 1965, they pur chased the Lyons Drug Store in Clinton, IA and opened a pharmacy in the Bluff Medi cal Center in the early 1970’s. In 1989, they sold both, re tired, and moved back to Lena, IL in 1992.

Fran enjoyed swimming, golfing, playing bridge, gar dening, painting, and trav eling. While living in Lena, Illinois, Clinton, Iowa and Sun City, Arizona she was in volved in numerous volunteer organizations. She was a lec tor and eucharistic minister at St. Clements in Sun City and at St. Joseph’s in Lena.

In her 70’s and 80’s, she dove more seriously into her

where David and his wife organized many ban quets and Civil War re enactments.

painting, winning numerous ribbons in Sun City, Arizo na art shows. Her children’s homes are adorned with “Fran DeMong” originals in cluding one of her last works - a Laverne DeMong Family tree.

Most of all she loved her family and friends and en joyed spending time with them. Fran was a sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She is survived by her sister Kay Baier; four of her children- James (Kathy) DeMong, Patricia DeMong, Diana (Bill) Atkins, and Mary DeMong; daughter-in-law Ann DeMong; five grandchil dren; six great-grandchildren

and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by both of her par ents, stepfather, husband La verne, and oldest son Dennis.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday Oct. 15, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lena, IL. A visi tation was held from 9 a.m. until time of services. Burial followed at St. Joseph Cath olic Cemetery in Lena, IL. Father Andrew Skorbutt offi ciated the services.

A memorial has been es tablished in her name for FHN Hospice and St. Jo seph’s Catholic Church. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh. com.

Suzann E k ay a llEn Suzanne Kay Allen, 74, of Black Earth, WI died Wednes day, Oct. 13, 2022, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI.

She was born Sept. 18, 1948, in Savanna, IL to Herbert and Bernice (Newell) Winston. She will always be remem bered for her love of animals, especially dogs, her passion for caring for others, and gar dening.

Suzanne is survived by her husband, Master Sergeant US Air Force Retiree, William Allen, two daughters Tri cia (Jason) Murray, Monica Henning, and one son Troy (Kristin) Tiesman, five grand children; Hunter Zach, Karis

sa Henning, Colyn DeWitt, Addison Tiesman, and Lydia Tiesman, two brothers; Com mander US Navy Retiree Jef frey Winston and Louis Win ston, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, a grand son Jacob Thomas Henning, and two brothers Herbert and Rick Winston.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded. A private family burial will take place at Rock Lily Cemetery in Winslow, IL. A memorial has been established in her name. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lea monfh.com.

David was a 1955 graduate of Stockton High School. He attended Schapville Zion Pres byterian Church. David served in the U.S. Navy from 19551959. He was a member of the Stockton American Legion, Sons of the American Revo lution, NRA, and Northwest Illinois Friends of the NRA

News briefs

Lena-Winslow Elementary Halloween Parade Walk

Lena-Winslow Elementary is looking for support from local business to get students into the Halloween spirit. On Monday, Oct. 31 at 1:15 p.m.

He had worked as a pipe fitter at Kelly Springfield for 17 years, Kraft Cheese for 9 years, the State of Illinois for 9 years, and farmed in the local area. David enjoyed woodworking, gardening, gun collecting, and genealogy. David and Lore spent a lot of time traveling to learn about family history.

He is survived by his wife, Lore Radke of Elizabeth; his

sons, Eric (Teresa) Radke of Monroe, WI and Rolf (Kim berly) Radke of Elizabeth; his daughters, Lisa (Mike) Pizana of King George, VA and Ai mee (Grant) Underwood of Jewell, IA; his 15 grandchil dren, Keith (Angie) Radke, Adie (Jon) Leedahl, Victoria (Michael) Zwiep, Rebekah Pizana, Rachael (Andrew) Sales, Matthew (Christie) Pi zana, Laura (Austin) Luck, Emilie (Cole) Nerney, Mi chael Pizana, Kyle Radke, Garrett (Jessica) Underwood, Gillian (James) Gasaway, Mi chelle Payne, Rolf Radke Jr., and Mattie (Tim) Rogers; his 21 great grandchildren and 3 great great (plus one on the

way) grandchildren; his broth ers, Konrad (Louise) Radke of Rexburg, ID and Jonathan (Ruth) Radke of Freeport, IL; his sisters, Muirl Bronsteader of LaGrange Park, IL and Hil degarde (Chuck) DeTombe of Huntingdon, TN. He was pre ceded in death by his parents.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at Hermann Funeral Home in Stockton at 1 p.m. with a visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will take place at Schapville Zion Pres byterian Cemetery. A memori al fund has been established. Condolences may be shared at www.hermannfuneralhome. com.

approximately 400 students will participate in the parade walk, dressed up in costume ready to parade around town. Local businesses are asked to participate by offering Hal loween treats to parade partic ipants. The parade will start at the Lena Mercantile.

Le-Win High School Veterans Day Celebration

Le-Win High School would like to invite Veterans and their families to a Veter an’s Day celebration on Fri day, Nov. 11. The event will offer breakfast from 7:30 a.m.

to 9:15 a.m., followed by a program in the school gymna sium from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

Discovery Center Museum presents “Spooky Science”

Discovery Center Museum is hosting Spooky Science on Friday, Oct. 28 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Spooky Science in vites families to come in cos tume and bring their Trick-orTreat bag. Concoct glowing globs of slime, create Hallow een buttons, make your hair stand on end, engage in spider races, test your aim with air zookas, launch ghost rockets, design coffee filter bats and pool noodle monsters and more. Take home stickers, tat toos, bouncy balls and other “treats.”

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Important and irreplaceable: grocery cart etiquette

Part 2 of 2

Last week, I touched on the importance of choosing the best and most functional grocery cart. I attempted to use wise words to not only define refined grocery cart features, but to outline their importance as well.

Now we address part two of this worthwhile and much needed endeavor. (As judged from some of my fellow shoppers who seem to be completely oblivious to the basics of cart civility and decorum.)

Let’s say you’ve chosen the perfect cart. No rust, no squeaks, no dents or abnormalities. You might think you are in the clear, but as far as your overall cart experience goes, we’ve only just begun. (Small pause and nod to Karen Carpenter with that last sentence.) Okay, let’s move forward, as any good—and rust-free—cart will do.

Mastery of the rules I am about to outline can literally make or break the grocery experience for each co-shopper you meet. It is basic etiquette at its best and it’s not only essential, but imperative to the safety and general well-being of every shopper in the store.

First and foremost: Once you choose your cart, you are one entity with said cart for the endurance of your entire shopping experience. You’ve committed to this long-term relationship for the next 45 minutes and nothing should interrupt that symbiosis.

At all times stay in close proximity to your cart. I can’t stress this enough. Keep in mind your overall cart imprint—how much space are you consuming and how can you make that tighter and smaller.

Aisle maintenance is paramount. Imagine you are navigating a two-lane highway, not a traffic jammed street during rush hour. Stay in your lane and avoid drifting toward the median. Attend to your responsibilities; sloppiness is not acceptable at this point.

Although you should be physically attached to your cart at all times, there is the possibility of you standing on the left side of the aisle (looking at tuna) while your cart waits on the right (near the ever-expanding selection of

canned chili).

By Jill Pertler Columnist

DO NOT commit this offense!

You are blocking an entire aisle and it is not permissible under grocery guidelines 2.0, established by the Geneva Council of 1971, subpart 32.75: “tuna verses canned meats.”

It’s as serious as toilet paper, people. Pay attention.

Do not leave your cart for any reason, except to chase a small child who has gotten loose in the candy aisle.

A blatantly abandoned cart only encourages disrespect and disregard. Plus you are most likely blocking some important component of my plans for tonight’s dinner and your cart (in my way) will only angst my angst and ruffle my rile. Please, practice cart supervision. I can’t stress this enough.

Just a few weeks ago, I came upon a fellow shopper in the section near the frozen shrimp. He was paused, by my shrimp freezer door, sort of staring at the ceiling—as

Letter to the editor

School Board Referendum – Vote Yes

On Tuesday, Nov. 8, I am asking everyone to vote yes on the LenaWinslow School Board Referendum. This referendum will determine how school board members are elected and has no impact on your taxes. The current way we elect school board members is confusing, unfair, and discourages individuals from running for the Board. Some of the reasons to vote yes include:

It eliminates the confusing process of running in a particular township to an at-large election (whoever gets the most votes wins). The current process for getting elected is 70+ years old and

is very confusing to the voters and those considering running for election. This confusion leads to elections that do not have enough candidates and forces the school district to appoint its members. Because of this archaic way of electing school board members, many districts in our area have already changed to atlarge elections. For example, Dakota, Pearl City, Eastland, and Freeport school districts elect their school board members using this process. Our library and park district also uses the at-large election format.

PARTS

To summarize, our community needs

more people to be involved, regardless if it’s the Village Board, the School District, County Board, and other non-for-profit organizations. We need strong boards comprised of positive, well-intended, invested members. Please vote yes to an “at-large” election process. This has no impact on your taxes but will greatly impact our community’s ability to elect the best choices to lead our school district into the future.

Thank you, Jeff Zeal Lena IL

St. John’s Beef & Noodle Dinner and Bazaar

Doors open at 8:30 a.m. for shopping

Tuesday, Nov. 8 Lena, IL

Van Buren, Freeport,

Calvary

Bazaar Saturday, Oct. 22 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Crafts of all kinds from sewing to woodworking.

Come see what is new this year! Lunch available. 315 W. Maple, Stockton, IL

Serving from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Flu shots will be available 9 a.m. to noon.

Cost depends on insurance or Medicare

Menu: Beef & Noodles, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Applesauce, Roll & Butter, Brownie, Milk/Coffee - TICKET COST $12.00

Dine In or Drive-Thru Carry Out

Tickets can be purchased day of bazaar or in advance at: St. John Lutheran Church office (625 Country Lane Dr., Lena, IL • 815-369-4035)

My Friend’s Closet Thrift Shop (511 West Lena St., Lena, IL) The Lena Mercantile (101 West Railroad St., Lena, IL)

Homemade noodles will again be available

Crafts, Candy and Baked goods available

Church news Multiple shots fired over the weekend

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

All are invited to worship at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 118 E. Mason St. Lena, IL. on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. for the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost Worship Service. The reading will be from Luke 18:9-14.

On Tuesday, Oct. 25, Bible Study group will meet at 11 a.m.

Anyone who enjoys learning is welcome to join for conversa tion about scripture and time of prayer. The reading is from the Book of Leviticus. On Wednes day, Oct. 26, Peace Corps Quilt

ing group will meet from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. No quilting expe rience necessary. Please contact the church office at 815-3695552 with any questions.

Morseville Church

Morseville Church will hold a fall service on Oct. 23, at 2 p.m. at the church. Gospel music will be provided by the New Vocal Blend. Everyone is welcome. Fingerfood and Fellowship will be held in the basement following the music. Morseville Church is located at 12231 E. Morseville Rd., Stockton, Il.

On Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, at approximately 8:15 p.m. officers of the Freeport Po lice Department responded to the 200 block of E. Pleas ant Street for multiple shots fired. Upon arrival, an unin jured male victim aged 18 reported he had stopped in front of his residence when a dark colored SUV pulled up beside him. He reported that a black male wearing a black mask and hoodie be gan shooting at his vehicle. The victim accelerated to flee from the suspect and crashed into a utility pole. The sus

pect vehicle then fled the area. A residence was also struck by gunfire in the 500 block of S. Carroll. This in cident is believed to be gang related.

Additionally, on Sunday, Oct. 9 at 8:40 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of N. Walnut St. for a report of shots fired between a subject and SUV. During the investi gation, officers learned that an SUV had left the parking lot of Mary Hosmer Apart ments and exchanged gunfire with an individual standing next to the building. Shortly

after the call, officers locat ed a subject who had been standing next to the building during the exchange of gun fire.

The suspect was identi fied as Marcquette Verner, aged 30 of Rockford. He was placed under arrest and charged with Possession of Firearm without Requisite FOID, Aggravated Unlaw ful use of Weapon with no FOID, Unlawful Possession of Weapon by Felon, and Un lawful Possession of Weapon by felon with prior felony.

Marcquette Verner is being

held in the Stephenson Coun ty Jail on $100,000 bond. 10% applies. The Freeport Police Department is seeking information on the red SUV involved in this incident.

It is unknown at this time if the second shooting is re lated to the first or if it is gang related.

Mission Statement: To pro vide and maintain a safe liv ing and working environment for the citizens of Freeport. Anyone with information about these crimes is asked

OpiniOn In my opinion

Breast Cancer Awareness Key to Survival

By Andrew Chesney State RepReSentative

For too many of us, someone we love will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Statistics tell the story, one in eight women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime. Just this year, more than 250,000 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and nearly 44,000 will die from the disease. In fact, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among U.S. women and is the second leading cause of death from cancer among women after lung cancer. But breast cancer doesn’t have to be a death sentence.

While in recent years new treatments have improved survival rates, according to the American Cancer Society nothing provides better outcomes than early detection. Research shows the earlier breast cancer is detected and treated, the better the chance of curing it. The American Cancer Society recommends that women at average risk for breast cancer start annual screening with mammograms at age 45.

Additionally, women

who are at high risk for developing breast cancer may need to obtain mammograms earlier than these recommendations and at more frequent intervals. More information can be found on the American Cancer Society website: www.cancer.org.

One of the reasons women put off screenings is the cost. While free and reduced-cost screening mammograms are now more widely available, follow-up screenings and genetic testing often are not fully covered by insurance providers. Women should not have to put off lifesaving tests because of cost, which is why I joined colleagues in supporting two pieces of legislation that increase access to breast cancer screenings and tests.

In 2020, Illinois enacted a new law (P.A. 101-580) that requires most insurers to fully cover the cost of second, or diagnostic, mammograms. Almost 10% of initial breast cancer screenings require a followup diagnostic mammogram, the cost of which prohibited some women from getting the necessary test. This law will ensure cost doesn’t prevent women from

obtaining additional vital screenings.

Beginning in 2024, under P.A.102-979 insurance carriers will be required to cover genetic testing for the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes to detect an increased risk for breast and ovarian cancer.

Even if you don’t have health insurance you may qualify for benefits through the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP). To find out more call the Women’s Health Line at IBCCP at 888522-1282 or go to their website at dph.illinois.gov/ topics-services/life-stagespopulations/womens-healthservices/ibccp.html

Experts agree postponing or skipping breast exams and mammograms will not make the disease go away. But early detection will make more treatment options available and increase survival rates. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and a perfect time to take steps to get screened for breast cancer.

In Illinois, we are working together to ensure women have access to the medical tests they need to combat cancer.

*COUNTRY AUCTION*

SATURDAY, OCT. 29 • 10 A.M. • Lincoln-Collias Farm Partnership

LOCATION: 560 West Elm Road, Freeport, Illinois. Watch for Filer Auction arrows.

TRACTOR & OUTDOOR ITEMS: 1967 International 3444 gas tractor with loader; John Deere 430 diesel lawn mower, 60” deck, 1852 hrs; John Deere 210 lawn mower, 38” deck, blade snowblower; JD 210 mower for parts; 3pt. Post driver; 500 gal. water tank with 2” hose; dual wheels for M&M combine; plow shears; IH tool box; wood box wagon with hoist; wood corn sheller; steel rack with JD gear; 40” Alluminum extension ladder; gas trimmer; electrical supplies; Agri-Fab steel lawn cart; Fimco 40 lawn sprayer with pump; grinder; jointer; Tractor & machinery manuals; post hole digger; tree trimming tools; old hand tools; AC 225 Lincoln welder; welding rods; stainless triple wall chimney; cargo receiver hitch; wheel barrel; wood stock rack for pickup truck-like new; engine rack; tires & rims; wood table saw; log splitter with gas motor; 6 ft. 3pt. King Kutter rotary mower; lumber; Craftsman table saw; floor jacks.

ANTIQUES & PRIMITIVES: Cast iron kettle; platform scales; corn dryers; egg washer; milk pasteurizer; egg scales; hand pump operated vacuum cleaner; Mobil oil can; cast iron register grates; double tree; planter; stakes; milk can stirrer; oil cans; Dynamite wood boxes; army gas mask; army tool bag; B-29 engine army bag; military box; New American No. 8 waffle iron; (2) 2 man saws; single crosscut saw; rug beater; planter; Fada AM radio; wood pulleys; Hay fork & trolley; shovels & axes; Galv. ash buckets; hayrope; wood & steel trunks; bushel baskets; old bottles & cans; 4-sleds; milk cans; milk can rack; wash tubs; Surge milker; old bikes; 3 leg butcher poles; milk can cart; live trap; base for Bobsled; buggy wheel; decoys; wood drag; wood garden benches; Porcelain top table; sprinkling cans; snow fence; wood corn sheller; wood spoke wagon; old farm toys; barn lamps; 3 pc. pine kitchen cabinets; flower stand; wash stand; 2 over 2 dresser; 3 pc. bedroom set; 3 drawer oak dresser; 2 drawer oak dresser; old bed set.

HOUSEHOLD: Cedar chest; Cedar dresser; wood trunk; 8-metal storage racks; dishes; pots & pans; Kitchen table with chairs; Speed Queen washer; Craft items; couch; end tables; new shower kit; Singer sewing machine; wood desk; books; Christmas items.

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Their parents passed away in 2005 & 2006. Many nice items. Plan to attend this auction! Check www.filerauction.com for photos and full listing.

TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK.

*PARTIAL LIST, MANY BOXES TO BE UNPACKED*

AUCTIONEERS: Randy Filer (815-871-7936) or Mike Zettle (815-238-4955).

Filer Auction

Helenville, Wisconsin 53137 • Davis, Illinois 61019 IL # 444000429 • WI # 1040-52

John

Jack

Katzenberger Estate Auction

GARY BARTELL AUCTION

VEHICLES, TOOLS, LAWN & GARDEN, COLLECTIBLES, HOUSEHOLD

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 • 3 P.M. (COINS/MONEY & VEHICLES AT APPROX. 4 P.M.)

11A2 BUNKER LANE, (in Apple Canyon Lake) APPLE RIVER, IL

LOCATION: From Apple River, Illinois, go west on E. Stagecoach Trail to N. Scout Camp Rd., go south to E. Lake Number 3 Rd., go west to Apple Canyon Rd., go left to last house on right.

NOTE: Due to health issues, Gary has moved into a retirement home and is selling his home and personal belongings.

VEHICLES: 2011 Jeep Compass, 4 door, 273,000 miles, very nice; 2001 Dodge Caravan Sport, 213,842 miles.

TRAILERS: Bumper Hitch Trailer, 2 wheel with wooden side racks, 5x8.

COINS: Father Baseball “Albert Spaulding” Five Dollar Piece; foreign coins & dollar bills; 1963-1987 Proof Sets; 3-American Bicentennial solid gold medals; 1922-Peace, 1973 Eisenhower, 1922-1989 Liberty & 1878-1896 Morgan Dollars; 1964-1986 Kennedy, 1951-1963 Franklin, 1918-1943 Liberty Walking & 1893-S Barber half dollars; 1926-29 Standing Liberty, 1927-1970 Washington & 1893-9499 Barber Quarters; 1923-45 Mercury, 1908-1967 Barber & 1947-1964 Roosevelt Dimes; 1913-1964 Buffalo, 1942-51 Jefferson & 1883-1911 Liberty Nickels; 1888-1959 Wheat, 1801-1903 Indian Head & 1904-1972 Lincoln Pennies. Many coins are uncirculated & graded.

TOOLS & SHOP ITEMS: Craftsman 17” Drill Press with 1 ½ hp; Craftsman 9” Miter; tool locker with 3 drawers & door; hand & electric tools; hardware organizer with mini pull-out drawers; Costco plastic step ladder; nails, screws, & hardware; 2-Store House Tool Chest with 11 drawers; 18 gal. shop vac; bolt bin organizer; bench vises; Skil Saw electric; 2-Craftsman Gas Chain Saws, 14” & 18”; several saws & drills; several dollies; electric leaf blower; sm. wood step stool; saw horses; many gas cans; 8 & 10 ft. wooden step ladders; Flex-O-Ladder II, aluminum; 2-Toro S200, gas, snow blower; Hanson Router Bits & Countersinks; Westcraft Bench Grinder; PowerPal Air Comp, small; sander; Craftsman 3” Belt Sander; Craftsman router table; Black & Decker workmate stand; brand new trailer bunk guides; post hole diggers; Craftsman 12” Band Saw; 10” table saw; lots of wood & metal shelving units; wooden pulleys; levels; shop organizers; large asst. of tools; tool boxes; Craftsman socket set; elect air pump, 120V; New Vector 200W jump start system.

ANTIQUE & VINTAGE ITEMS: albums with old postcards & photos; vintage Paris sled; antique parking meter; rotary phone; cistern with pumps; grinding wheel with seat; 2 large ball fruit jars; double bed bedroom set, vanity with handkerchief drawers, dresser with 5 drawers; lanterns; flat top trunk; wooden bench with storage; vintage army trunk; 45 records; cameras; collector plates; old wooden adv. crates; 2-antique Singer sewing machines; 18 gal. western crocks; wooden tool/ craft box with lock; wardrobe; brass scale; sound design record player with several records; Uncle Sam’s savings piggy bank; Row Hinste fine pewter collector pieces; sm Coca Cola wagon; little red wagon; Care Bears; crock jugs; cigar boxes; metal case with Barbie dolls; train set.

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: Maytag Washer; Whirlpool Dryer; Kenmore Chest Freezer approx. 10 cu. ft.; Sentry safe with combination; 30” Sony flat screen TV: round dining table with leaves and chairs; wooden writing desk; several pine wooden cabinets with doors; glass front book shelves with doors; white loveseat; living room table with cabinet and glass doors; wooden corner armoire; king bed with ornate head & foot boards; Dresser with mirrors & 6 drawers; cedar chest; queen bed with head & foot board; dresser with mirror & 3 drawers; small corner hutch; small secretary desk; hump back chest; wood rocker & chair with leather cushions; 3 seater bench; several wood library table; cedar chest; hexagon shaped dining table; several wooden book shelves; attorney book cabinets with flip up doors; misc furniture; misc chairs; 2 wood rocker chairs; dishes; kitchen items; glassware; wooden bread box; small kitchen appliances; Elgin wall clock; wall mirror; wall mirror with coat hangers; lots of totes; wood toy box with shelves; wooden trunk.

MISCELLANEOUS: computer equip.; large asst. of books; handicap walker with brakes; filing cabinets.

SPORTING GOODS: left-handed compound bow; Simmons binoculars; ammo boxes; boat seats; life jackets; boat tires; oars; wooden fishing pole rack/wall shelf; Treasure Tracker metal detector.

LAWN, GARDEN & SNOW: Husqvarna hydro riding lawn mower with 42” deck; Craftsman 21” push mower with bagger; 21” push lawn mower; wide snow scoop; Craftsman mini tiller/ cultivator; Craftsman 22 Bushwacker Hedger; porch swing; lawn swing; post hole diggers; screened in lawn gazebo; self coiling 50 ft. garden hose; 2 wheel garden cart; double galvanized wash tub on stand; battery; 3 light post lantern, brand-new.

WOOD & LUMBER: asst. of wood and lumber.

TERMS: Cash or good check. Not responsible for accidents or losses.

AUCTIONEERS: Tom Bidlingmaier, Browntown, WI, 608-328-4878; & Cory Bidlingmaier, Monroe, WI, 608-558-4924. Ill. Auctioneer Reg. 441000268 & 441000269.

B&M Auctions of WI, LLC, Browntown, WI Ill. Reg. Auc. Co. #444000205 • www.bm-auctions.com

Lady Panthers earn twentieth win

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT

The Lena-Winslow vol leyball squad picked up their twentieth win of the season recently. It is an improvement on last season’s overall re cord, as the Panthers finished the 2021 regular season at 1518. In 2022, the Panthers had their fifteenth win by the first of October.

Their twentieth win of the season came as part of the

most recent winning streak, a three-game stretch that began with a 2-0 win over Oran geville. Their second consec utive win came on Tuesday, Oct. 11, when they played host to the Dakota Indians. At 23-5, the Indians came in as one of the best teams in the area. Although the Panthers came in at 18-8, two of their losses came from said Dakota squad.

Last Tuesday was the third

time these teams had faced off in 2022. Dakota came out victorious in their first two meetings, so the Pan thers were hoping to avoid the three-game sweep.

This time around, it was the Panthers who impressed. Le-Win dominated the first set by a score of 25-16. The second set was even more of a route as the Panthers came out on top 25-13. Le-Win’s Kaidynce Lynch led the way

offensively as she finished with nine kills. Grace Groez inger was right behind her with eight kills as the junior duo was exceptional.

Defensively, Groezinger led the way at the net with five total blocks. Eden Dietz,

a Le-Win sophomore, finished with three blocks. Rachel Setterstrom led the Panthers in digs with 11, while Lynch was next up with seven. Mol ly Amendt finished the game with six kills and six digs.

Maddie Young and Alyssa

Daughenbaugh each finished with five digs.

Two days later, the Pan thers were setup to face off with another opponent they had already lost to, earlier in

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The Lena-Winslow varsity volleyball team took home the win over Dakota on Wednesday, Oct. 11 for a non-conference match up. Grace Groezinger (#31) and Eden Dietz (# 21) go up for the block.

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Maia Benson (#15) is all smiles after the victory against Dakota, which happened to fall on her birthday!

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Lena’s Boy Scout Troop 91 aluminum can drive

The Boy Scouts of America Troop 91 will be hosting another aluminum can collection drive this year. To support your local Troop, please place your cans in a trash bag and set them on the curb to be collected by the scouts by 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5. All funds raised from this event will help the troop provide a quality program to the scouts and fund events like summer camp at Canyon Camp, high adventure activities, Na tional Youth Leadership Training, and many more other experiences. If unable to place cans out on Nov. 5 a designated drop off location has been established behind the Lena American Legion.

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the season. Back on Sept. 13, the Panthers fell to the Durand Bulldogs 2-1 in a three-game set. Last week, the motto was “revenge” as the Panthers had a chip on their shoulder.

On their home court, the Panthers took the first set by a score of 25-21. The second set went much of the same as

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the game finished with the same final score of 25-21 and the Panthers picked up the 2-0 win.

This time, it was Groez inger who led the way offen sively as she finished with eight kills. Dietz was next up with five kills. Both Daugh enbaugh and Amendt finished

the game with four kills each.

Defensively, Lynch was energetic as she led the Pan thers with 14 digs. Amendt was next up with eight digs, while Belle Paulsen and Set terstrom finished with five digs each. Lynch, Dietz, Amendt, and Groezinger each had blocks on the night as

Thursday’s victory was truly a team effort.

The win improved LeWin’s overall record to 20-8 overall. As the regular season comes to a close, the Panthers travel to face off with the Pearl City Wolves on Thurs day, Oct. 20.

McConnell American Legion Auxiliary troop care packages and bake sale

The third annual troop care package donation dropoff dates have been sched uled for Oct. 22 and Nov. 5 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Item requested include high qual ity socks, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, deodorant (non-aerosol), lip balm, foot power, baby wipes, sunscreen, hand san itizer, pain-relieving topi cal cream, Vicks vapor rub, hand warmers, sewing kits, lens cleaning clothes, read ing materials, deck of cards, board games, puzzles, batter

ies AA/AAA, 3m wall hooks, hot sauce packets, gum, beef jerky, letters, and coloring pages. Please contact Terri at 815-541-6792 or Patty at 815-266-1165 or mcconnel lauxiliary@gmail.com with any questions. If interested in sending a package to a sol dier, please call or email with their name and address.

The bake sale is scheduled for Oct. 22 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bake sale items are re quested and appreciated, as this sale helps with cost of the care packages.

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LEGAL NOTICES

Annual Treasurer’s Report

Village of Stockton

JO DAVIESS COUNTYGALENA, ILLINOIS ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC Plaintiff, -v.-

CYNTHIA J. SITZMANNPETITGOUT, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 2021 CH 59

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale en tered in the above cause on August 11, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Cor poration, will at 1:30 PM on November 15, 2022, at the office of Vincent Roth Toepfer & Leinen PC, 11406 U.S. Route 20 W, Galena, IL, 61036, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

LOT NUMBER ELEV EN (11) IN BLOCK NUMBER ONE HUN DRED ELEVEN (111) IN THE CITY OF EAST DUBUQUE (FORMER LY DUNLEITH) AND AS ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF EAST DUBUQUE IN THE COUNTY OF JO DA VIESS, STATE OF ILLI NOIS.

Commonly known as 223 WISCONSIN AVE, EAST DUBUQUE, IL 61025

Property Index No. 05503-530-00

The real estate is im proved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $49,617.67.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by cer tified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Res idential Property Munici pality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or frac tion thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certi fied funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor ac quiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate tax es, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is of fered for sale without any representation as to qual ity or quantity of title and without recourse to Plain tiff and in “AS IS” con dition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the pur chaser will receive a Cer tificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all infor mation.

If this property is a con dominium unit, the pur chaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Con dominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest

community, the purchas er of the unit at the fore closure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the as sessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POS SESSION, IN ACCOR DANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE IL LINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driv er’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the fore closure sale room in Cook County and the same iden tification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corpo ration conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 541-9710. Please re fer to file number 21 9084.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE

You can also visit The Ju dicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago IL, 60606 312-541-9710

E-Mail: ilpleadings@ johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 21 9084

Case Number: 2021 CH 59 TJSC#: 42-3133

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Prac tices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collec tor attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Case # 2021 CH 59 I3204442

(Published in The Scoop Today Oct. 12, 19 & 26, 2022) 426271

Revenues:

Corporate Replacement Taxes $ 42,011

Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2021 and Ending April, 30, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

Sales Taxes 625,611

Use Taxes 67,846

Business Development District Taxes 217,373 State Income Tax 283,319 Motor Fuel Taxes 115,132

Property Taxes 549,460 Licenses and Permits 26,242

Fines and Forfeitures 8,477 Reimbursements from State of Illinois 5,535

Cable Franchise Fees 15,288 Telecommunications Fee 30,461 Video gaming 92,969

Water, Sewer and Garbage Receipts 1,335,644

Interest Earnings 13,554 Rent 10,452

Miscellaneous 3,069,341

Total Revenues: $ 6,508,715 Vendors over $2,500:

American Legal Publishing Corp 5,803 Arlyn Scales 4,157

Barkau Automotive 32,101 Blue Cross Blue Shield 81,827 Bradley, Diane 2,641 Brewster Cheese Company 27,365 Broshous Bewhous 13,000 Brown, Marquita 6,009

Buckeye Power Sales Co., Inc. 8,918

Casey’s General Stores, Inc. 2,770 CFPS 25,000

Citizens State Bank 229,611 Civil Helm 64,907 Com Ed 22,211

Compas Minerals America 25,870 Core & Main LP 15,208

Crystal Image Cleaning, Inc. 4,872 Direct Energy Business 90,838

Fink’s Sewer and Drain Inc. 2,398 Frontier 8,802 Gills Freeport Disposal 179,712 Gitz-Meier Remodeling Contractor’s Inc. 4,174

Gordon Flesch Company INC 2,651 Hammer Law Firm 2,530 Heidenreich, Thomas 43,668 Helm Materials 31,138 Herrell Electric Service 4,572 Illinois Bank & Trust 229,611 Illinois Department of Revenue 35,173 Illinois Environmental Protection Agency 115,205 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 184,194 Illinois Public Risk Fund 26,462 Illinois State Disbursement Unit 28,925 Johnston IT Consulting 8,721

Karl Chevrolet, Inc. 53,266

Kathleen Field Orr & Associates 2,915 Larson & Larson Builders Inc. 2,093,946 Lexipol LLC 4,448

Loescher Heating and Air Conditioning 14,480

Lyons Lab 3,621

Lyons Well Drilling Company, Inc. 2,666

Martelle Water Treatment 8,010 McCrometer, Inc 3,446 MediaCom 2,767

Mensendike, James & Molly 5,105 Molitor Plumbing 13,785

Monroe Trucking Equipment Inc 6,912 Motorola Solutions Inc 3,281

MSA Professional Services 402,123 Mud Run Beer Co. 14,194 Mullen Tree Care 13,300 Municipal Well & Pump 274,215 Northern Illinois

Environmental Applications 16,413 Paja Law Office 5,198

Quill Corporation 2,634 Stockton Ace Hardware 14,147 Stockton Auto Supply 2,588 Stockton Heritage Museum 5,000 Stockton School District #206 13,000 Stockton Service Center 4,275

Stockton Township Road District 3,250 The Bauer Group 50,668

Treasurer, State of Illinois, IDOT 5,980 Tri-State Computers, LLC 4,587 Uniform Den East, Inc. 4,456 United Health Care Insurance 7,423 United States Treasury 205,144 US Bank 261,825 USA Blue Book 10,454 Utility Service Co., Inc. 31,465 Verizon 5,847

Viking Chemical Company 10,981 Village of Stockton Petty Cash 2,880 VISA - 4799 5,888

Wards Grove Township Road District 2,594 Willet Hoffman & Associates 5,633

Wipfli LLP 18,275

All other under $2,500 119,739

Grand Total $ 5,313,868

Salaries:

Salaries under $25,000: Bourland; Brandt; Deneen; Eisfeller; Gonnerman; Hatfield; Hawley; Heidenreich; Kunz; Lickes; Lingle; Logemann; Marvin; McGovern; Perry, J.; Perry, R.; Rowe; Schubert, K.; Timpe; Venderheyden, J; Wachter; Young.

Salaries from $25,000 to $49,999: Altfil lisch; Cass; Doubler; Eden; Haas; Hatley; Olson; Townsend.

Salaries above $50,000: Rice; Schock; Schubert, B; Sigafus; Stewart; Sullivan; Venderheyden, C.

Village of Stockton

Summary Statement of Condition

Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2021 and Ending April 30, 2022 General Special Revenue Enterprise

Beginning: Fund Balance $682,961 $144,892 $7,028,759

Revenues Received 1,386,615 771,266 4.350,834

Expenditures Disbursed (1,087,561) (531,369) (806,156)

Depreciation -- -- (484,156)

Other Financing: Sources 86,774 54,138 1,358,555

Uses (146,628) -- (1,352,839)

Ending $922,161 $428,927 $10,094,991 Subscribed and sworn to this 12th day of October, 2022.

/s/Rena Eden Rena Eden, Treasurer

I, Stefanie Hatley, Village Clerk of the Village of Stockton, Jo Daviess County, Illinois do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer’s Report for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2022.

/s/Stefanie Hatley Stefanie Hatley, Village Clerk (Published in The Scoop Today Oct. 19, 2022) 426802

From Lena’s Kitchen

cheese, thyme, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Cook until greens are soft and cream mixture is slightly reduced and thickened, six to seven minutes. Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan. Serve im mediately.

1 T. canola oil

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces

½ C. chopped onion

½ C. shopped green pepper

½ C. chopped red pepper

1 t. dried basil

1 t. dried oregano

The not so skinny cook

Columbus Day week end was a beautiful one for weather and scenery. I was in Wisconsin and Iowa and saw beautiful colors. The Mis sissippi River was awesome, too. I saw apples, pumpkins, and lots and lots of combined beans. It really puts you right in the middle of that fall feel ing. The frost is definitely on the pumpkins. We have some great fall recipes for cooking this week.

Mini Cheese Balls

This quick and easy appe tizer will be a hit at any time. You can make them ahead and pull them out for a quick ap petizer.

1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened

2 C. shredded sharp ched dar cheese

Toppings: toasted sesame seeds, minced fresh rosemary, and chopped pecans

In a large bowl, combine the cheeses. Shape into 36 balls; roll balls in toppings. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Serve with rye crisp or small crack ers.

Creamed Mixed Greens

If you are cleaning off the garden and have some kale and Swiss chard, this dish would be a great one to use up the end of the summer greens. You can buy them at the store if you don’t have access to a garden.

2 T. unsalted butter

1 T. olive oil

¾ C. sliced sweet onion

2 t. minced garlic

4 C. packed fresh spinach

3 C. packed chopped fresh Swiss chard

3 C. packed chopped stemmed fresh kale

1 C. heavy whipping cream

4 oz. cream cheese, cubed and softened

1 T. chopped fresh thyme

1 t. salt

½ t. black pepper

¼ t. ground nutmeg

¼ C. grated Parmesan cheese

In a large skillet, melt butter with oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, un til the onion is just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in spinach, chard, and kale; cook, stir ring occasionally, until greens have wilted, about four min utes. Stir in cream, cream

Stuffed Pizza Ring

I had an enchilada recipe that was made in a ring that was a great appetizer. This recipe reminds me of that one; however, the easy part of this recipe is the refrigerated pizza dough (who doesn’t love the Pillsbury Dough Boy?). You could substitute diced ham for the pepperoni. You can gar nish with fresh basil and extra cheese. The possibilities are endless. This ring is a great weeknight supper. Prego makes a great pizza sauce.

3 T. olive oil

2 T. grated Parmesan

1 t. garlic powder

½ t. dried Italian seasoning

2 pkgs. (15 to 16 oz each) refrigerated pizza dough, at room temp.

12 frozen Italian-style bitsize meatballs

1 C. shredded mozzarella

12 slices pepperoni

1 C. pizza sauce

Preheat the oven to 400. Coat baking sheet with cook ing spray. Place a 5-inch di ameter bowl upside down in the center. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, Par mesan, garlic powder and seasoning until combined, re serve.

Divide dough into 12 equal portions. Form one portion of dough into a round, then slightly flatten. Place one meatball in the center, then pull edges up over filling. Using moist fingers, press ends together to seal dough around meatball. Repeat with remaining dough pieces and meatballs. Place dough balls around the bowl, sides touching each other. Brush all over with oil mixture. Remove bowl. Bake until dough is baked through, and crust is golden brown, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella and top with pep peroni. Bake until cheese is melted, and pepperoni starts to brown, about 5 minutes. In a small pot over medium heat, cook pizza sauce until heat ed through, about 5 minutes.

Transfer sauce to a small bowl; place in center of pizza ring. Serve immediately.

Chicken Penne Casserole

This easy chicken casse role uses several cheeses, beautiful peppers, and penne pasta. The penne really catch es the tomato sauce to make for a delicious main course.

1½ C. uncooked penne pas ta

1 t. dried parsley flakes

½ t. salt

½ t. crushed red pepper flakes

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 can (14½ oz. diced toma toes, undrained

3 t. tomato paste

¾ C. chicken broth

2 C. shredded mozzarella cheese

½ C. grated Romano cheese

Preheat the oven to 350. Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medi um heat. Add chicken, onion, peppers, and seasonings; sau té until chicken is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 min ute longer.

In a blender, pulse toma toes and tomato paste, cov ered, until blended. Add to chicken mixture. Stir in broth; bring to a boil over me dium high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until slight ly thickened, 10 to 15 min utes. Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture. Spoon half of the mixture into a greased 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the cheeses. Re peat layers. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until heated through, 15 to 20 minutes longer.

Caramel Apple Cheesecake

If you like caramel apples, you will love this cheesecake. The delicious cream of the cream cheese, the silkiness of the sour cream, and the tart ness of the Granny Smith ap ples make this a great dessert. The caramel sauce is the fin ishing touches (along with the whipped cream) for a great fall treat.

8 T. butter

1½ C. graham cracker crumbs

2 T. plus 1¼ C. sugar, di vided

4 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened 4 eggs

1 carton (8 oz.) sour cream

¼ C. flour

1 t. vanilla

2 Granny Smith apples, cored, thinly sliced ½ C. dulce de leche from 11.5 oz. bottle

1½ C. whipped cream

Preheat oven to 325. Wrap outside, including the bottom of a 9” springform pan with a double layer of foil, coat inside of pan with cooking spray. In a bowl in the micro wave, melt 6 T. butter. Add the graham cracker crumbs

and 2 T. sugar; stir the mix ture together. Press into bot tom and halfway up the side of the pan. Bake until set; 10 minutes. Let cool.

On medium speed, beat cream cheese and remaining 1¼ C. sugar until smooth. On low speed, beat in eggs, then sour cream, flour and vanilla; on medium speed, beat 1 min ute. Pour into crust.

Place pan in large roasting pan. Fill roasting pan halfway with water. Bake on center rack until center jiggles slight ly when gently shaken, about 1 hour. Turn off oven. Let cake cool in oven with door closed for 1 hour. Run knife around cake edge to loosen. Let cool on a wire rack. Cover and chill at least 8 hours. In a skillet, melt remaining 2 T. butter over medium heat. Add apples; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 6 min utes; let cool. Spread caramel sauce over cake, top with ap ples. Transfer whipped cream to a pastry bag fitted with medium star tip, pipe rosettes around cake edges. Place on a cake serving place and serve in wedges.

Cranberry Bread

I know several of my friends have gone to some cranberry festivals in Wis consin and gotten fresh cran berries. They are also avail able in stores. This delicious sweetbread has cranberries paired with orange which is always a good combination. If you are not a raisin fan, sub stitute pecans for raisins.

2 C. flour

¾ sugar

1½ t. baking powder

1 t. salt

½ t. baking soda

¼ C. cold butter, cubed

1 egg, room temperature

¾ C. orange juice

2 t. grated orange zest

1 C. chopped fresh or fro zen cranberries

½ C. golden raisins

Streusel:

1/3 C. packed brown sugar

3 T. flour

2 T. cold butter, cubed Glaze:

½ C. powdered sugar

2 t. orange juice

Preheat oven to 350. Com bine flour, sugar, baking pow der, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, orange juice and zest. Stir into dry ingre dients until they are moist ened. Fold in cranberries and raisins. Transfer to a greased 8 x 4 loaf pan.

Topping: combine brown sugar and flour; cut into butter until crumbled. Sprinkle over batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 55 to 65 minutes. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to

cool completely. Glaze: In a small bowl, stir orange juice into powdered sugar until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bread. Slice and serve.

Final Thoughts

I was lucky enough to get to the Elizabeth Craft Fair on Saturday of the long week end. It was a wonderful day, and there was plenty to look at and tempt anyone and every one to buy. They had some great food there also. I saw a lot of people from other towns that I have met along the way. It was great to get out and fi nally see people again. I also visited The Cannery in Prai rie du Chien, Wisconsin. If you are looking for a unique gift or decorations for your home, this shop (and I use the word loosely because it is huge) would be a place to visit. Their items are beau

tiful for any season and any décor. I hope to someday go there again. It was actually a cannery for sauerkraut and tomatoes. I understand that Wisconsin has various canner ies throughout the state that canned specific vegetables. I got a history lesson too!

The fireman had a great fundraiser this past weekend. They had a raffle and dinner as well as a lot of people work ing. We are fortunate to have our volunteer firemen who have dedicated their service to our community. I know that some places have trouble find ing people to staff their equip ment and buildings. October is Fire Prevention month. When I was teaching, we al ways had several fire drills. It was important for students to learn how to quickly evacuate

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LEGAL NOTICES

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STEPHENSON COUNTY - FREEPORT, ILLINOIS Mortgage Assets Management, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Ferdinand Jose; David Jose; United States of America - Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Lake Summerset Association, Inc.; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Alan W. Jose; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Kipp Meyers, as Special Representative for Alan W. Jose (deceased)

DEFENDANTS

2022FC38 NOTICE BY

PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU:

Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Alan W. Jose Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other de fendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as fol lows, to-wit:

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 186 Lake Summerset Rd Davis, IL 61019 and which said Mortgage was made by: Alan W. Jose Elizabeth A. Jose the Mortgagor(s), to Bank of America N.A., as Mort

gagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Stephenson County, Illinois, as Docu ment No. 200800099202 Book 158 Page 2728; and for other relief; that sum mons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pend ing.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Shanelle Bardell Clerk of the Circuit Court 15 North Galena Freeport, IL 61032 on or before November 4, 2022, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AF TER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN AC CORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COM PLAINT.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-22-00620 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

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Classifieds

Application Systems Analyst

Brewster Cheese, the country’s largest Swiss Cheese Manufacturer, is seeking an Application Systems Analyst to join our team in Stockton, IL.

Position Purpose: Under the direction of our Chief Information Officer, the role of this position is to ensure the efficient operation of the Company’s network, client servers, databases, communication links and equipment to support a 24/7 manufacturing schedule of high quality cheese and whey products. This person will analyze and resolve end user software and connectivity issues in a timely and accurate manner. Our goal is to develop a qualified applicant to understand the entire Stockton, IL I.T. functionality over the next 4 years.

Job Duties:

1. Maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of all implemented application systems

2. Maintaining, supporting, and upgrading existing systems and applications

3. Troubleshoots computer hardware (Server, PC, network, cabling, printer) problems that are outside the scope of normal maintenance contracts. Some base repair and hardware installation required.

4. Support improvements to plant wide data collection systems and associated SQL Server databases.

5. Develop code, test and implement software and reports as requested

6. Insure daily and periodic system backups are performed

7. Monitor and maintain network infrastructure, servers and operating systems, and various hardware

8. Support phone system and infrastructure

9. Keep current with changing technology and software tools utilized throughout the Company systems.

10. Provide systems support to prevent interruptions in the Company’s production and shipping schedules.

11. Perform additional job related duties or responsibilities as requested or required by the immediate supervisor.

Skills and/or Qualifications: Candidate for this position should possess a bachelor’s degree OR equivalent education/job related work experience with an emphasis on computing and software related technology. Also required are excellent interpersonal communication, organizational, analytical and logic skills. Candidate should also have a strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies (Windows, Active Directory, .NET, SQL Server, IIS, and Reporting Services). The knowledge of IP technology as used in LANS, WANS and the Internet is also needed. Proficiency with Microsoft development .NET platforms, such as Visual Basic, C++, C#, as well as the Transact SQL language is strongly preferred. Experience with VMware, administering Rockwell HMI servers and clients, Cisco based networks, Microsoft Exchange is a plus. We are willing to train the right person on deficiencies. We offer a competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, life, short-term & long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with Company match, profit sharing and much more.

Interested candidates should forward a resume and cover letter to (no phone calls please):

Human Resource Manager Brewster Cheese 300 W Railroad Ave. Stockton, IL 61085 StocktonHR@brewstercheese.com

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Maintenance Mechanic B

Brewster Cheese, the country’s largest Swiss Cheese Manufacturer, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic B to join our team in Stockton, IL. This is an hourly position, overtime paid over 8 hours per day, weekend rotation required.

Position Purpose: Under the direction of our Maintenance Manager, the role of this position is to ensure the efficient operation and support of our 24/7 manufacturing schedule of high quality cheese and whey products, in Stockton, IL. The successful applicant will be part of a team of 8 Maintenance Mechanics and/or Technicians.

Job Duties:

General knowledge of boiler operation

General knowledge of ammonia systems

General knowledge of process equipment

General knowledge of HVAC equipment

General knowledge of pneumatics & hydraulics

General knowledge and skill in steel and stainless steel fabrication and sanitary welding.

7. Insure daily and periodic system backups are performed.

8. Basic electrical troubleshooting skills

9. Basic knowledge of PLC’s helpful

10. General knowledge of shop equipment

11. Weekend rotation/on-call to troubleshoot and correct plant problems, as needed

12. Perform additional job related duties or responsibilities as requested or required by the immediate supervisor.

Skills and/or Qualifications: Candidate for this position should have maintenance work experience in a cheese manufacturing facility. Must be able to lift 75 lbs, climb ladders, wear a respirator, pass a pulmonary test, read and follow directions in repair manuals and read and understand schematics and blueprints.

We offer a competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, life, short-term & long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with Company match, profit sharing and much more.

Interested candidates should forward a resume and cover letter to (no phone calls please):

Human Resource Manager Brewster Cheese 300 W Railroad Ave. Stockton, IL 61085 StocktonHR@brewstercheese.com E.O.E.

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A gummy smile is the term used when your smile reveals more of your gums than you’d like. In clinical terms, it’s called excessive gingival display. A gummy smile can be caused by the way your teeth grow (the height and shape of your teeth and/or abnormal or partial eruption that leaves teeth covered by gum tissue), the length of your upper lip or the way your lips move when you smile (a short or overactive upper lip muscle that raises your lip too high), when the bones of your upper jaw grow longer than their typical length, and gingival hypertrophy (gums that are overly long or enlarged).

Swollen gums are often caused by gingivitis, but may result from other factors like nutrient deficiencies, hormone changes (pregnancy), infections, or systemic disease (leukemia). In addition, some medications can cause your gums to overgrow or even completely cover your teeth.

Whether you consider your smile “too gummy” is largely a matter of personal opinion, but clinically 3 to 4 millimeters of exposed gumline is considered

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Gummy smiles and gum recession

By Dr. Stephen petraS Illinois Licensed General Dentist

to be disproportionate. While treatment for a gummy smile can be considered a cosmetic option, gums that are swollen should be evaluated by a dentist for their cause, including underlying systemic disease. Medication-induced gingival hyperplasia must be addressed to avoid and/or treat periodontal disease.

Treating a gummy smile for cosmetic reasons is dependent on what caused it and may require one or more surgical procedures. Gum contouring, also known as gingival sculpting or gingivoplasty, is one of the options that can help reshape your gumline. The process of gum contouring involves cutting away or removing excess gum tissue around your teeth. It may be performed as a cosmetic procedure or as a prescribed treatment for periodontal

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to contact the Freeport Police Department at 815-235-8222 or Stateline Area Crime Stop pers at 866-TIPSNOW. Tips to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers can also be submitted online at www.statelineareacrimestop pers.com or on the P-3 mobile app. Tipsters to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers always remain anonymous and may be eligi

ble for a cash reward of up to $1000. Stateline Area Crime Stoppers is the official Crime Stoppers organization of Free port and Stephenson County.

The public is reminded that the defendant is presumed in nocent and is entitled to a fair trial at which the government has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

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and stay calm. The fireman al ways timed us, and sometimes we would have to do it over because you are only good at what you practice! Thank you to the fireman all over our area for keeping us and our property safe.

If you are doing some fall cooking and if you have some

good vegetable, apple, or pump kin recipes for the season, send them our way. Or if you have enjoyed this column for many years, let me know that too. You can contact us in person, by mail at From Lena’s Kitchens, Shop per’s Guide at 240 W. Main St. or email us at scoopshopper@ rvpublishing.com.

disease. During the procedure, the doctor will use a soft tissue laser or scalpel to remove excess gum tissue and resculpt the gumline to expose more of the tooth.

Gum Recession is the opposite of a gummy smile. Gum recession leaves too much of your teeth exposed, putting your teeth at risk of sensitivity, cavities, and loss of both teeth and bone. This form of gum disease involves gingival tissues that have pulled away from a tooth, leaving its more vulnerable root exposed. Left untreated, it can eventually cause both bone and tooth loss. Many things can cause receding gums, including poor dental hygiene and/or brushing too hard. Even with good oral hygiene habits, smoking, misaligned teeth, lip and tongue piercings, aging, and genetics can still cause gum loss. Your gum tissue doesn’t regenerate the way other types of tissue do. Even though receding gums do not grow back, there are still several things you can do to prevent further recession.

If you have periodontal disease your dentist will initially try to treat the disease with nonsurgical options. Scaling and

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root planing involve scraping away tartar from your teeth and under your gum line. It’s done with either a hand-held dental instrument or an ultrasonic device that uses vibrations to loosen and remove plaque. In some cases, your dentist might apply a slow-release antibacterial gel under your gum line, prescribe an antibiotic mouthwash and/or prescribe antibiotics to kill the bacteria and infection. If these efforts don’t work, surgical options may be required. Pocket reduction or flap surgery, which involves making a small incision in your gum tissue to lift it up and remove any plaque that the scaling and root planing procedure could not reach, may be necessary to restore the health of your gingival tissues. It may also be necessary to perform a gingival graft to lengthen and restructure your gumline. This can both reduce the appearance of receding gums and protect your tooth and bone from future damage. A bone graft may also be required. Your treatment plan will depend on the extent of the disease, the amount of recession, and your overall health. To maintain the results, you’ll need to follow

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though frozen in thought. I wasn’t sure what item he was searching for (or even if any search was in progress) when suddenly he turned around, let GO of his cart, and (ready for this?) Walked all the way over to the next aisle where he stood there naked (in the sense that he didn’t have a cart) looking at pizza rolls.

I’m not sure he ever returned to his cart. I couldn’t absorb the recklessness of his actions without feeling a

little bit nauseous. In order to maintain my own sanity I quickly grabbed a bag of jumbo shrimp and made my way to the check out, hoping upon hope he didn’t decide to completely abandon his cart and follow me.

I dodged a bullet that day Jill Pertler is an awardwinning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author. She invites readers to follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

up with good oral hygiene to avoid future buildups of plaque. This involves gently brushing your teeth twice a day with a soft-bristled brush,

flossing in between your teeth twice daily before brushing, and going in for regular dental cleanings every six months, or as prescribed.

REAL ESTATE NOTICES

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT JO DAVIESS COUNTYGALENA, ILLINOIS ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC

Plaintiff, -v.CYNTHIA J. SITZMANNPETITGOUT, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendant

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the con dition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all informa tion.

2021 CH 59

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judg ment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 11, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:30 PM on November 15, 2022, at the office of Vincent Roth Toepfer & Leinen PC, 11406 U.S. Route 20 W, Galena, IL, 61036, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the fol lowing described real estate: Commonly known as 223 WIS CONSIN AVE, EAST DUBUQUE, IL 61025

Property Index No. 05-503-53000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $49,617.67.

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will re ceive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assess ments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If this property is a condomini um unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAG OR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POS SESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POS SESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identifi cation issued by a government agency (driver’s license, pass port, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclo sure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corpo ration conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact JOHN SON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCI ATES, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 21 9084.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago IL, 60606 312-541-9710

E-Mail: ilpleadings@ johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 21 9084 Case Number: 2021 CH 59 TJSC#: 42-3133

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s at torney is deemed to be a debt col lector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Case # 2021 CH 59 I3204442

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By Peter Hancock Capitol News illiNois

The federal case against former Illinois House Speak er Michael Madigan widened Oct. 14 after new charges were filed against him and his longtime ally, Michael McClain, alleging they con spired to accept a bribe from AT&T Illinois in exchange for favorable legislation.

Prosecutors also an nounced that the company had admitted to using inter state commerce to facilitate passage of legislation and entered a deferred prosecu tion agreement while agree ing to pay a $23 million fine. The company’s former pres ident, Paul La Schiazza, 65, also faces charges for con spiring to influence Madi gan.

The latest indictments stem from legislation that AT&T pushed in 2017 known as a “carrier of last resort,” or COLR bill. The charges allege that the phone company paid $22,500 to a Madigan ally in exchange

for efforts by Madigan and McClain to pass the bill. The payment was allegedly made through an intermediary to conceal its true purpose.

A spokesman for the Cit izens Utility Board, which opposed the bill, said in an email that the law relieves AT&T from its prior duty to offer land line service to any customer within their service territory, once it receives approval from the Federal Communications Commis sion.

The bill passed the Gener al Assembly twice in differ ent forms. Both were vetoed by then-Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner, but in July

2017 the General Assembly overrode the second veto and the bill became law.

La Schiazza has been charged with one count of conspiracy, one count of corruptly giving something of value to reward a public official, and three counts of using a facility in interstate commerce to promote un lawful activity, including bribery and legislative mis conduct, which are violations of state law. Arraignment in federal court in Chicago has not yet been scheduled.

“We hold ourselves and our contractors to the high est ethical standards. We are committed to ensur

ing that this never happens again,” an AT&T spokesman said in a statement.

Madigan case widens as AT&T agrees to $23 million fine Company president Paul La Schiazza also indicted

Madigan, 80, reigned over the Illinois House for all but two years between 1983 and 2021 and was considered by many to be the state’s most powerful politician. He also chaired the Democratic Par ty of Illinois from 1998 to 2021 but resigned that po sition amid the corruption scandal as well.

But he lost his leadership role in 2021 after he was im plicated in a bribery scheme involving electric utility gi ant Commonwealth Edison. He was eventually indicted earlier this year on multiple corruption charges related to that scheme and is still awaiting trial.

The latest charges come less than four weeks before the 2022 midterm elections in which the entire General Assembly and all statewide

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fourth. Eight points was all the Blackhawks could mus ter as Le-Win defended their home turf with a 52-8 victo ry. The win improved LeWin’s record to 8-0 on the year, while Stockton fell to 3-5.

Lobdell led the way offen sively. The Le-Win running back finished with 159 yards and a hat trick with three touchdowns on the ground game. Lobdell also had one reception for 37 yards and a score through the air.

elected officials are on the ballot.

Democrats hold super majorities in both chambers of the legislature, but Re publicans have campaigned hard on the theme that those majorities are the result of Madigan’s corrupt leader ship, both in the House and in the party.

The Illinois Republican Party responded quickly to the new charges by issuing a statement.

“Indicted former House Speaker Mike Madigan’s legacy continues to haunt Illinois as he now faces ad ditional corruption-related charges. Since 2019, nine Chicago Democratic alder men and women, three Dem ocratic state representatives, and four Democratic state senators have been indict ed or convicted on corrup tion-related charges, includ ing Madigan himself.”

Zeal was next up with 73 yards and a pair of scores on the ground. Dunker to taled 67 rushing yards and a touchdown on just seven car ries. Altogether, the Panthers rushed for six touchdowns and 319 yards as their ground attack continued to dominate.

Le-Win will close out the season with a week nine matchup where they travel to face off with the Forres ton Cardinals. Forreston will bring a 5-3 record into the regular season closer.

Village of Stockton Fall 2022 Open Burn Dates

The Fall burn dates for landscape waste will run from Nov. 4 through Nov. 13, from dawn to dusk.

All burning of landscape waste shall be carried out in compliance with Ordinance No. 674 which is posted on the Village’s website at www.villageofstockton.com

PUBLIC NOTICE

PEARL CITY PARK DISTRICT

The Pearl City Park District has the following vacancies for the upcoming Consolidated Election on April 4, 2023

Two (2) Commissioners 6 year term

One (1) Commissioner 6 year unexpired term, expires 2027

Candidates may obtain petition packets by calling Kris Visel, the Park District’s secretary, at 815-297-3817

The Park District petition must be filed with Kris Visel no earlier than Monday, Dec. 12, and no later than Monday, Dec. 19.

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