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Panthers remain perfect as they earn sixth Class 1A Illinois State Football title

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT

The Lena-Winslow Pan thers and Head Coach, Ric Arand, have gone on quite a run over the last 12 years. After last Friday, the Panthers now have a sixth trophy to add to their collection. Not includ ing the void COVID season, Le-Win has now captured three consecutive state titles as part of one of the most historic runs in Illinois High School foot ball.

The Panthers were set to face off with another set of Panthers out of Camp Point Central (CPC). CPC came into the game boasting their own perfect record. With both teams coming into the title game undefeated, only one set of Panthers would go home with a zero in the loss column.

The Le-Win offense got off to an unusually slow start after turning the ball over on downs. Le-Win’s defense came through on CPC’s first drive, however. Jake Zeal set the tone for the game when a strip sack forced a fumble on CPC’s first drive. Despite not recovering the fumble, it was a sign of things to come from the physical Le-Win defense. They would eventually force a turnover on downs of their own, giving Le-Win’s offense the ball back.

After driving down the field, Gage Dunker picked up right where he left off last week. The junior fullback went right up the middle for a one-yard touchdown run, giving Le-Win their first lead of the day. Zeal capped the drive off with the two-point conversion as the Panthers went up 8-0.

On CPC’s ensuing drive, Dunker showed he isn’t just a ball carrier. Dunker came across the middle in pass cov erage and practically took the ball out of the CPC Wide Re ceiver’s hands as he nabbed an interception. It was one of the biggest plays of the season for Le-Win as it allowed them to keep the momentum in their hands.

Dunker would capitalize on

the opportunity too as he took another rush up the middle for his second score of the game. It was a three-yard touchdown run for Dunker as the Panthers went up 16-0 early in the sec ond quarter.

The Panther defense re mained strong throughout the remainder of the first half as they kept CPC off the board. Eventually, Le-Win took their 16-0 lead into the break. Le-

Win’s running game kept the clock moving throughout the first as they put up 154 yards on the ground in the opening half.

The second half started

out just like the first half as both teams had three-and-outs coming out of the break. Zeal would tally another sack, but that was a majority of the ex

citement in the third quarter.

Le-Win’s 16-0 lead would re main until the fourth.

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Lena-Winslow proudly hoists the Illinois High School Association Class 1A Trophy after topping Camp Point Central 30-8. It was the Panthers third consecutive state championship at the Class 1A level and their fourth such title in five years.

Obituaries

CARL L. WHITE SR.

Carl L. White Sr. age 74, of Warren, IL peacefully passed away at home on Nov. 20, 2022, surrounded by family after a battle with cancer. Carl was born on Sept. 4, 1948, to Harley and Dovie White Sr. in Chicago, IL.

Carl proudly served in the United States Army. He served with Charlie Troop, 2nd Platoon on 27 Tank, 3rd Squadron 5th Calvary Black Knights in the Republic of Vietnam from December 1967 to September 1968. He was the recipient of a Purple Heart and awarded a Bronze Star with Valor. Carl was life member number 170 of the Black Knights Association. Shortly after returning from service, he married Su san Mielke on June 28, 1969. Together they had three sons Carl Jr., Christopher, and Daniel.

On Oct. 21, 1983, Carl married Dorathy Schultz. Together they lived in Glen Ellyn, IL and had three sons Mitch, Jared, and Ian. While

PATRICIA J. EISEMAN

Patricia J. Eiseman, 87, of Freeport, Illinois passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, with her family by her side. Patricia was born on July 12, 1935, in Stephenson County to Wm. Glen and Grace (Cantrill) Clarno. She married LaVerle “Bud” Eiseman on May 27, 1961, in Orangeville, IL.

Patricia retired from Honey well after 30 + years of service. After her retirement, Patricia and Bud owned and operated Ace Hardware/ E&H Plumb ing and Heating in Lena, IL. She was a past member of the Orangeville United Methodist Church. Patricia enjoyed va cationing, and traveling, espe cially to the cabin in Hayward,

in Glen El lyn he estab lished C & D Lawn Care, a lifelong passion. In 1996 Carl, Dorathy, and their three sons moved to Winslow, IL.

Carl was a kindhearted, generous man that influenced the lives of many. His prized possession was his 1963 Ford Thunderbird. His favorite pas time was tuning into WWE’s Monday Night Smack Down and spending time with his grandchildren.

Carl is survived by his wife Dorathy of Warren, IL; 6 sons- Carl Jr. (Kaye) of Eliza beth City, NC, Christopher of Mt. Vernon, IL, Daniel (Jen ny) of Mt. Vernon, IL, Mitch (Sabrina) of McConnell, IL, Jared (Abby) of Darlington, WI, and Ian (Ashleigh) of Ce darville, IL; 15 grandchildren and one on the way. 2 sistersCarol Graham of Lena, IL and Becky Bryant of Auburn

WI. She en joyed going to the boat and gambling and was a great cook. Her family was every thing to her, she especial ly loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Patricia is survived by her children; Vicki (Brad) Diemer of Orangeville, IL and Duane Eiseman of Freeport, IL, her grandchildren; Derik Diemer, Tasha (Jordan Echols) Di emer, Amanda Eiseman, April Martin, Erik Eiseman, and Kelsey Eiseman, and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her par

dale, FL; brother Ben White of Waukesha, WI and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, foster parents Wallace and Wilhemia Co peland, siblings William and Harley Jr. and special friends Robert Frey and Roger Chap man.

Visitation was held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 27, at the Bartell-Leamon Funeral Home in Warren, IL. A rosary service was held at the conclusion of the visita tion. A funeral mass was held on Monday, Nov. 28, at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Stockton, IL. Fa ther Michael Morrissey offici ated the service.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial will take place at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Stockton, IL.

A memorial has been established in his memory for Black Knights Association and St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. leamonfh.com.

ents, her husband Bud in 2021, her son Roger, and her two sis ters; Pauline Hemphill and Lois Lang.

Funeral services were held at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at the Orangeville United Methodist Church in Oran geville, IL. A visitation was from 10 a.m. until noon on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at the Or angeville United Methodist Church in Orangeville, IL. Burial took place at Grandview Cemetery in Freeport, IL. Pas tor Roger Bronkema officiated the services.

A luncheon will follow the services at the church. A me morial has been established in her memory. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. leamonfh.com.

AUDREY ADLEMAN

Audrey Adleman, age 84, of Stockton, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at her home. She was born on Nov. 17, 1938, in Lafayette Co., WI to the late William and Geneva (Bright) Mau. Audrey married Merle Adleman on Dec. 1, 1956, in Warren, IL. Merle passed away May 8, 2013.

Audrey was a 1956 grad uate of Warren High School. She had worked as a CNA for Morgan Memorial Nursing Home in Stockton and did payroll for Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Mt. Car roll for 30 years. Audrey was

ROBERT “BOB” GILLE

R. Robert “Bob” Gille, age 83, of Stockton, IL passed away Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, at FHN Memori al Hospital in Freeport. He was born on Nov. 13, 1939, in Freeport to the late Rob ert and Helen (Wolfe) Gille. Bob married his high school sweetheart, Beverly VenHui zen, on Sept. 5, 1959, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Stockton.

Bob was a 1957 graduate of Stockton High School and went on to attend the Rock ford School of Business. He owned and operated Surge Dairy Equipment and worked as maintenance for Kraft Cheese. Bob served on the Stockton Fire Department.

a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Stock ton where she served on many committees. She enjoyed gar dening, flowers, canning and playing cards with her life long friends. Most of all, Au drey loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by her daughters, Tamra (Randy) Kryder and Cindy (Mark) Spittler; her grandchildren, Adam (Karen) Kryder and their children, Cameron, Ad dison and Brayden; Kelsey (Curtis) Goeke and their chil dren, Audra and Lydia; Kar en (Nathan) Hensal and their children, Andrew and Jacob;

Bob and Bev were members of the Stock ton Atwood Community Golf Course. He enjoyed sporting events, he was an avid Stockton Black hawks and Green Bay Packer fan. Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his grand children and great grandchil dren.

Bob is survived by his wife, Beverly Gille; his sons, Dan (Nancy) and Doug (Deb); his grandchildren, Nikki, Shawn, Stephanie, Derek, Katelyn and Megan;

and her brothers, Thomas (Carol) Mau and Larry (Bet ty) Mau. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her brothers, Gerald and Buddy Mau; and her sis ter, Shelby Broge.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, Nov. 26, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Stockton at 11 a.m. There was a visitation that began at 9:30 a.m. Interment will take place at Ladies Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established. Condolences may be shared at www.hermannfuneralhome. com.

his great grandchildren, Zac, Mackenzee, Nathan, Maddie, Graham, Lilian, Kadence, Knox, Nash and Raelyn; his brothers, Harry (Pearl) and Gene (Mary); and his sister, Diane (Terry) Bonnet. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Carol Ban warth; and his great grand son, Channing.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, Dec. 4, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Coach’s Golf and Grill in Lena. Interment will take place at a later date in Ladies Union Cemetery in Stockton. A memorial fund has been established. Condolences may be shared with Bob’s family at www. hermannfuneralhome.com.

River Ridge Jr. High FFA wins Dairy Foods CDE

Five members of the Jr. High River Ridge FFA Chapter traveled to Lena to compete in the section one Dairy Foods Career Development Event (CDE) on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Although this was the first time any of them had tried their hand at this competition, the competitors, all 8th graders, came away with a win out of six teams from area schools. At this CDE students are tested in a variety of ways. They must be able to detect and grade milk defects, differentiate between dairy and non-dairy products, identify cheeses, read and evaluate a California Mastitis Test, take a written test on the dairy industry, and complete a team math problem. Three of the River Ridge members were in the top ten as individuals which included Faith Morhardt, Amber Davis and Allie Karberg. The high school team placed 6th out of 14 teams.

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Northwest Illinois Daily Drawing November winners

The Northwest Illinois Dai ly announces the November winners in the Daily Drawing. The Daily Drawing is a draw ing for 365 daily cash prizes from Oct. 1, 2022 to Sept. 30, 2023 to those donating for a ticket. Over $21,000 is paid out to ticket holders during the drawing year. Cash prizes vary between $50 and $250. A ticket may win multiple times as each ticket remains in the drawing each day for the en tire year, no matter how often it may be drawn.

$50 – Ann Bausman

$50 – Cody Johnson

$50 – Joyce Guenzler

$50 – Ruth Pettingill

$50 – Keaton Bauer

$50 – Sharon Webster

$50 – Ted Thomas

$50 – Quin Wells

$50 – Scott Bartell

$50 – Michelle Allen

$150 – Amy Altenbern

$50 – Erin Schoenhard

$50 – Zach Shippy

$50 – Kristy Wolter

$50 – Marvin Speer

$50 – Brandy Wanek

$50 – Karlene Saunders

$50 – Amiee Schoenhaar

$50 – EJ Wand

$50 – Joe Zmich

$50 – Michael Carroll

$50 – Kathy McKee

$50 – Sharon Kasper

$250 – Jan Pascoe

$50 – Stacy Streight

$50 – Maranda Volling

$50 – Jim Oleson

$50 – Robyn Jackson

$50 – Angie Ryan

$50 – Lucas Wurster

Life-saving awards presented to Freeport police officers and Sheriff’s Deputy

During the Nov. 21 City Council Meeting, Freeport Police Chief Matt Summers recognized two Freeport Po lice officers and a Stephenson County Sheriff’s Deputy for their life saving efforts earlier this month.

On Nov. 1, 2022, Free port Police Officer Rosen stein, Officer Upmann, and Stephenson County Sheriff’s Deputy McClain respond ed to the East Stephenson Street bridge in reference to a suicidal subject attempting to jump into the Pecatonica River. Through exemplary situational awareness, Officer Upmann engaged the subject with empathetic conversation to distract him, while Officer Rosenstein and Deputy Mc Clain positioned themselves to prevent the subject from

jumping. Officer Rosenstein, Deputy McClain, and Officer Upmann then pulled the sub ject back from the railing of the bridge and were able to re strain him without the subject sustaining any injuries to him self. Freeport Fire paramedics transferred the subject to the FHN Emergency Department. After presenting the Life Saving awards, Freeport Po lice Chief Matt Summers re marked, “I want to say how proud I am of our officers that were able to be there for this individual and I think we all should be.” “The citizens of Freeport and Stephenson County are fortunate to have such dedicated law enforce ment officers who risk their lives to save others,” added Stephenson County Sheriff David Snyders.

High School students serve the community

The 2022-2023 Stockton High School Servant Lead ership team is as busy as ever these days. The Student Nutrition Outreach Works (SNOW) group sends food items home with 15 families each Friday within the Stock ton School District. This de cade long program could not function without donations each year, and the commu nity has come through beau tifully so far this fall. With the largest cash donors being Holy Cross Catholic Church, Woodbine Bend Golf Course and Hartig Drug Store, the many individual donations add up as well. Bags have

been donated by Sullivan’s Foods and Menards. If in do nating, please write checks to S.N.O.W. and mail or drop off at the Stockton High School office. 100% of each dona tion goes to local, underpriv ileged families.

Besides the SNOW pro gram, the Stockton Servant Leaders plan a large fund raiser each winter for families dealing with an overabun

dance of medical bills. In pre vious years, the group has or ganized the Paul Heller Ben efit (2019), Pizzas for Patrick (2020) and Hoops for Ham mann (2021). This year Ser vant Leadership is teaming up again with NHS to coordinate a Stockton Alumni Volley ball Tournament including an

Alumni Pep Band and meal. Proceeds will benefit both the Owen Logemann family and the Dave Julius family. Please stay tuned for more informa tion about this fundraiser enti tled, “Dig into the New Year”, tentatively set for Monday, Jan. 2 in the Stockton high school gymnasium.

Sonya WilliamSon photo Rock Valley Publishing

The 2022-2023 Stockton High School Servant Leadership Team includes (back row) Ashlyn Schubert, Olivia Harnish, Lincoln Legel, (front row) Braden Freese, Jared Dvorak & Bennett Graves.

Welch, poised for another term as speaker, reflects on growing House majority

Says lawmakers mulling action on abortion, assault weapons ban

By Peter Hancock CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, who recently announced he has the support for another term as House speaker, says he looks forward to governing with an even larger supermajority than he had during his first

two years.

“Expanding our caucus was definitely a priority of mine,” he said during an interview with Capitol News Illinois. “But from a policy standpoint, we want to continue to build on the budget work that we’ve done. Expanding our caucus would not have been possible if people didn’t believe Dem ocrats were doing the right things.”\Welch, a Democrat from suburban Hillside, was elected speaker in January 2021 after most in the Dem ocratic caucus refused to back longtime Speaker Michael Madigan, who’d been impli

cated in a bribery scandal and has since been indicted on corruption charges.

During his first two years, Democrats held a 73-45 ad vantage in the House, and Welch used that to pass land mark legislation, including the Clean Energy Jobs Act, which provides state support for carbon-free energy pro duction and seeks to phase out fossil fuel power plants by 2045.

That supermajority also enabled Democrats to control the redistricting process when lawmakers drew new maps for the General Assembly,

congressional districts and the Supreme Court.

In the elections that fol lowed, Democrats widened their majority in the House by at least four seats—one race remained too close to call as of last week—while also cap turing a 5-2 majority on the state supreme court.

In all, while Democrats who ran for statewide offices received, on average, about 55 percent of the vote, Dem ocrats captured roughly 66 percent of the state legislative seats.

When asked whether ger rymandering played a role in those results, Welch said it did not.

“What I would say is that the maps reflect the diversity of our state,” he said. “And one of the things that I said as the leader of our caucus

and the speaker of the House last year when we were go ing through that process, that any fair map would reflect the diversity of our state. And if you look at the election results, the election results show that.”

He said the results in the House were an example of that.

“We elected our first Viet namese American to the House,” he said. “We elected our first Korean American to the House. We elected our first Arab American Muslim to the House. We elected our first Indian American Mus lim to the House. We elected our first South Asian, Pacif ic Islander American to the House. Diversity is well rep resented in the Illinois House, and we look like Illinois, and we look like America. And we

I. A public hearing to approve a proposed

levy increase for the Village of Lena, Stephenson County, Lena, Illinois for 2022 will be held on December 12, 2022 at 5:45 pm at the Lena Village Hall, 122 E. Main Street, Lena, Illi nois.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Claudia Simpson, Village Clerk, 122 E. Main Street, Lena, Illinois, 815-369-4016.

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2021 were $376,871.00.

The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2022 are $430,500.00. This represents a 14.23% increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2021 were $0.00.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2022 are $0.00. This represents a 0.00% increase over the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2021 were $376,871.00.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2022 are $430,500.00. This represents a 14.23% increase over the previous year.

Any notice which includes any information not specified and required by this Article shall be an invalid notice.

All hearings shall be open to the public. The corporate au thority of the taxing district shall explain the reasons for the proposed increase and shall permit persons desiring to be heard an opportunity to present testimony within reason able time limits as it determines.

News briefs

Highland to hold Chorale and Youth Choir Holiday Concert

Enjoy the festive sounds of familiar and new holiday songs with a Holiday Concert by the Highland Community College Chorale and Youth Choir at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4 in the Fine Arts Center Theatre located in the Fergu son Fine Arts Center, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport, Ill.

The concert is free and open to the public. Dona tions are welcome. For more on Highland Fine Arts, vis it highland.edu.

The Clothes Closet

The Clothes Closet will be open Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for free shop ping. It is located at Yellow Creek Church of the Brethren 12602 W. Dublin Rd. Pearl City, IL. Call Pastor Bough ton at 815-238-1137 for more information.

should be proud of that.”

Welch said one key factor in the election that worked in Democrats’ favor was the U.S. Supreme Court’s deci sion in June overturning Roe v. Wade. That decision, in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organiza tion, said the U.S. Constitu tion does not protect a wom an’s right to have an abortion, effectively giving states the authority to regulate that pro cedure as they see fit.

“It certainly played a role in what happened on Nov. 8,” he said. “You know, I said it in a number of speeches here during the campaign that No vember was coming. And if you look at what happened here in Illinois and across the country, that decision re ally got women to the polls. It got 18- to 24-year-olds to the polls, and they voted in droves.”

When the Dobbs decision was handed down, Demo cratic Gov. JB Pritzker and Democratic leaders in the General Assembly quickly called for a special session to call for even more protection for abortion access in Illinois. Likewise, a few weeks later after a mass shooting at a July 4 parade in Highland Park, they called for a special ses sion to call for more restric tions on assault-style weap ons in Illinois.

But in the ensuing weeks, both of those issues were put on hold as various “working groups” were formed with lawmakers and stakeholders in an effort to reach a consen sus on measures that could actually pass.

While Illinois has among the least restrictive abortion laws on the books, Welch said there is still more the state can do, possibly including a state constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights.

Warren Warriors hope to build under new coach

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT

The Warren Warriors are back on the basketball court after going 9-20 in the 2021-2022 season. This time around they’re doing it under the leadership of a new head coach. Michael Flanagan has taken over the program after spending the last three years as the junior varsity coach in Belmont, Wisconsin.

Flanagan hopes to leave his mark on the program as they look to turn a new page. “I hope to push our team to reach its potential,” Flanagan said, explaining, “I am hoping to see growth in each individual player, and thus, notable growth as a team. I also aim to put our team in a position to be competitive each and every night, regardless of the opponent.”

While it’s a new team and a new experience for Flanagan, he has an experienced group of players to help welcome him into Illinois High School basketball. Despite graduating three seniors from last year, the Warriors return seven letter winners, including Reed McNutt, Tyler VenHuizen, Landen Mahoney, Tyler Heller, Treyton Pafford, Teagan Sabinson, and Brady Stietz. Many of which had significant playing time last season. Flanagan also has a group of newcomers the team will have to rely on, including Cyler Cornelius, Jason and Alex Niemann, Alex Harris, and Bryce VanRaalte.

As a first-year head coach, Flanagan will look to rely on the team’s seniors. Fortunately, this year’s group of Warren seniors are a solid bunch. They will have seven seniors on the roster, meaning Flanagan will have one of the most mature and experienced rosters to work with. Flanagan believes the senior leadership will be one of the Warriors’ strong suits, as well as their speed and athleticism.

Flanagan acknowledged the fact that it will take some time for the squad to build some chemistry under their new coach. The first-year coach spoke about the team “having to adjust to a new system” when discussing their areas of concern. Flanagan also noted the lack of experience in the post, which can make or break a team in Midwest basketball.

The Warriors opened their season on Saturday, Nov. 26, when they played host to the Shullsburg Miners. While the game didn’t go their way, it was good for Flanagan and his guys to get some experience together on the floor. Shullsburg spoiled the season opener as Warren fell by a final score of 68-49.

The Warriors will be back in action on their home court this Thursday, Dec. 1 when the Belmont Zephyrs come to town. Two days later, the Warriors will face off with the Eastland Cougars out of Lanark.

Scales Mound boys host Thanksgiving Tournament

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT

The Scales Mound Hornets tipped off their season in ex citing fashion as they played host to the Scales Mound Thanksgiving Tournament over the last week. The Hor nets began their season with a matchup against the River Ridge Wildcats on Monday, Nov. 21.

Many had wondered what type of setbacks the Hornets would suffer after so much roster turnover from last year. If the season opener is any indication, the answer is not much. Scales Mound hit the court running as they had an impressive performance in the season opener.

After just one quarter of play, the Hornets held a 12-4 lead. In the second quar ter, both teams appeared much more relaxed as they had knocked the nerves off. Both offenses came to life as Scales Mound and Riv er Ridge combined for 38 points in the quarter. The Hornets outscored the Wild cats 20-18, however, as Scales Mound took a 32-22 lead into the halftime break.

The second half was dom inated by the Hornets. Scales Mound would outscore Riv er Ridge 25-6 in the third quarter as they put this one out of reach. The Hornets were led by Thomas Hereau, who dropped 22 points on 58 percent shooting. Dylan Slavenburg was next up with 10 points, and Jonah Driscoll had eight points. Evan Co gan had six points as the Hornets picked up a 66-33 victory in the season open er. River Ridge was led by George Winter, who had 15

points in the loss. Lebron Ransom finished with six points for the Wildcats, and Jaimie Schnitzler had five.

For their next matchup, the Hornets squared off with the Dakota Indians on Tues day, Nov. 22. It was another impressive performance that saw Scales Mound pull away with a blowout victory.

Almost immediately, Scales Mound held a dou ble-digit lead as they out scored the Indians 20-10 in the first quarter. While Scales Mound will have a solid offensive attack, it’s their defense that stood out in the early season tourna ment. It’s a big reason they were able to pull away from Dakota as they held the Indi ans to just five points in the second quarter. Meanwhile, Scales Mound put up over 20 points in each of the first three quarters of the game.

Once again Hereau led the way as the junior posted 19 points. Slavenburg was next up with 11. Charlie Wiegel was the third Hornet to reach double digits as the senior also finished with 11 points

in the win. Both Driscoll and Cogan finished with seven points each as Scales Mound picked up the 67-39 victory.

The very next day, the Hornets were back on the floor to face off with the Pearl City Wolves. While the Wolves managed to slow the Scales Mound offense, they were unable to get through their tight defense. This one was an example of the Hornets relying on their defense for the win, as they held Pearl City to just 24 points on the game. While the Wolves managed to hold the Hornets to just 45, they were unable to muster the offense to give themselves a chance.

Hereau was the only Hor net to reach double digits as he finished the game with 10 points. Jacob Deurr was next up with nine points, while Seth Birkett had sev en. Three Scales Mound ath letes finished with six points in Slavenburg, Wiegel, and Driscoll as they picked up a 45-24 victory.

For their final matchup of the Thanksgiving Tourna

ment, Scales Mound faced off with the Orangeville Broncos. It was a game that saw the Hornets’ defense continue to dominate, while their offense got back to put ting up big numbers.

It was a blowout from the start as Scales Mound jumped out to a mind-bog gling 24-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. By the end of the second, this game was completely out of reach as the Hornets already held a 52-4 lead over the Broncos.

Slavenburg had his best game of the young season, leading the Hornets with 17 points. Birkett was next up with 16, which was also a season high for him. Hereau was the third Hornet to reach double digits with 10 points, and Kaden Deurr had eight. It was an all-around perfor mance for the Hornets as they picked up a 73-33 victo ry to move to 4-0 on the year.

Scales Mound will be back in action on Saturday, Dec. 3 when they travel to face off with the New Glarus Glarner Knights out of Wis consin.

Gratitude 2022: A new perspective

November is typically gratitude month. It’s a time for us to take stock of and count our blessings, being mindful of them and appreciating all that life has bestowed upon us.

We all know we should practice gratitude every day of the year, but heck, like the song says: one out of twelve ain’t bad.

I love gratitude better than a good turkey gravy poured over a big pile of mashed taters on a cool autumn day in November. And I’ve been

By Jill Pertler Columnist

known to tout this loudly: “Be grateful right now, or I’ll give you something to be grateful for!”

The last two Novembers— supposedly gratitude months—have been difficult for me. And, with a sign, I

admit this year seems to be mirroring the last two. So, instead of being grateful for the normal things (which are great to be grateful for, but the way.) I’m taking a new path, a new route of gratitude. Much like I’ve taken a new route in life.

This year, I am thankful for memories. And feelings. And the life I’ve lived so far (been blessed with so far) because it has been wonderful. We are told not to look back, not to look forward, but to stay in

the present, but today I’m indulging myself.

Today I’m taking a peek at the past—with gratitude. Today I give thanks for 33plus years of wonderfulness and things that surge the gratitude within me.

I am grateful I need to sleep with a weighted blanket because I was so used to being hugged all night long.

I am grateful for the atlas I still keep in the car. You never trusted the app maps on your phone, and preferred to rely on good old paper navigation. I no longer use the atlas, but I’ll keep it forever, because it reminds me of you.

I am grateful for the many years I had someone to dance with at weddings.

I am grateful you got to see our daughter get married and walk her down the aisle at her wedding.

I am grateful we raised our children together and they got to adulthood (or nearly so) before you left this earth.

I am grateful for all the youth football games, the hockey tournaments, the voice recitals and the theater

productions we attended together to celebrate our kids and our family

I am grateful for all you did for our family. You were a hand’s on dad. You were a loving husband. You took out the trash and cleaned up the cat vomit. You did the dirty work without complaint and often with a smile. You made me my coffee every morning.

I am grateful for your blue eyes and your smile.

I’m thankful for the one time you talked me into going for a ride on the jet ski and I held onto you for dear life, because I trusted you and even though the jet ski was far (very far) from my comfort zone, I was able to do it because you were by right my side (or more correctly directly in front of me) during the entire ride.

I am grateful for your proofreading skills. I lost my editor when I lost you, but you continue to help me edit—in your own, new way

I am grateful for all the times we walked and held hands. I know you did that for me because you know I loved it. Thank you for doing

the things I loved, just to make me happy.

I am grateful for 33 years with my best friend and soulmate. I wouldn’t trade them for anything—not a million or a billion dollars. Well, I’d have to think about the billion …

Two years. It’s been two years since you left and it is so easy to dwell on those two years versus reflecting on the past—the 33 years that came before that. I don’t want to live in the past, but I don’t want to forget it, either. You gave me the last three decades of your life. What a beautiful gift.

Thank you.

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“That’s certainly one of the questions that’s out there, and it’s a strong possibility,” he said. “But again, I don’t want to get ahead of the working group or the recommendations they formally present. I’m certain that’s one of the things that’s on the table.”

Regarding assault weapons regulation, Welch said that is sue will have to wait until the 2023 session begins in January, when only a simple majority of votes is needed to pass new laws with an immediate effec tive date. That’s because the Illinois Constitution requires a three-fifths majority for bills passed after June 1 to have an immediate effective date.

“Anything that we do on as

sault weapons, we would want it to be effective immediate ly,” he said. “And I just don’t think we would have 71 votes to get something done in this shortened veto session. But I do believe that we’re going to be able to deliver for the people of Illinois an assault weapons ban next year, and we’re going to work real hard to make that happen.”

Lawmakers still had the veto session, which continued through Dec.1. Welch said the top priority for those days were to pass “clarifications” to the SAFE-T Act, a sweeping criminal justice reform pack age passed in January 2021 that includes, among other things, eliminating cash bail effective

Jan. 1, 2023.

In particular, he said, there has been disagreement among prosecutors and law enforce ment officials about what should happen on Jan. 1 with people already being detained pretrial in lieu of bail. The law doesn’t specifically say what happens to those individuals, which has led some to claim that it could lead to their wide spread release from jail.

“They’re interpreting it in a way that says that they have to swing the jail doors open at midnight,” he said. “And even though that’s absolutely not true, we’re going to add some language making it explicitly clear how that transition should work.”

We managed to survive the Arctic blast that hit us the week before Thanksgiv ing. Weather treated us kind ly after that; Thanksgiving was warm so everyone could travel to their celebrations. Mine was full of great food and good conversation. My friends who invited me had several grandchildren, and I enjoyed being around kids for that special day. Now that our bellies are full, we need to be thinking about cooking for the next holiday. However, I did include a turkey leftover reci pe that is really good. Enjoy cooking this week!

Olive Spread

Several readers have asked for some olive dips. This one was from one of my teach er friends who now lives in Florida. It is easy and can be made ahead. It keeps for about one week. It is great on rye rounds or dipping bread.

1 C. green olives, pitted and chopped

½ C. black olives, pitted and chopped

2 T. sweet pepper, finely chopped

1 T. olive oil

2 t. orange zest

1 t. thyme, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced ½ t. red pepper

In a small bowl, com bine oil and olives until well mixed. Add orange zest, thyme, garlic, and red pepper. Serve at room temperature. Chill leftovers up to 1 week.

Cranberry Jell-O Salad

From now until New Year’s cranberries will be in our stores. If you find them on sale, buy them and freeze them. This salad will be a great December dish.

2 C. cranberries

1 large orange, cut into small pieces

1 C. white sugar

1 C. chopped celery

1 C. finely chopped walnuts or pecans

1 C. crushed pineapple, drained

1 pkg. (3 oz.) raspberry Jell-O

2 C. hot water

Place cranberries, orange (including the rind) and sugar in a food processor. Process together until the cranber ries and orange are roughly ground and well combined with the sugar. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in celery, nuts, and pineapple until thoroughly mixed.

Place gelatin in a bowl and pour hot water over top (don’t let it stand). Whisk together to dissolve. Pour gelatin over the cranberry mixture. Stir to combine. Place in a glass serving bowl or a mold; chill until ready to serve (at least 4 hours).

Turkey Casserole

If you had any leftover tur key from Thanksgiving, this casserole is a great way to use it up. It has a veggie and lots of cheese, so it is good. You can substitute rotisserie chick en for the turkey.

2/3 C. panko

¾ C. freshly grated Parme san, divided 6 T. butter, divided, plus more for pan, softened ¼ t. salt

1 small yellow onion, chopped

1¼ C. sliced mushrooms

¼ C. flour

4 C. chicken stock

2 C. shredded cheddar

3 C. cubed, cooked turkey

8 oz. egg noodles, cooked and drained

1 C. frozen peas

3 T. fresh chopped parsley

1T. lemon juice

Pepper to taste Preheat oven to 425. In a medium bowl, combine pan ko with ¼ C. Parmesan cheese and 3 T. of butter. Season with salt. In a medium sauce pan over medium-high heat, melt remaining 3 T. butter. Add onion and mushrooms and season with salt. Cook, stirring until softened, about 6 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring 1 minute more. Pour stock into pan and bring to a boil, whisking the stock with the flour and vegetables. Re duce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring until thick ened, about 5 minutes. Re move from heat and stir in cheddar and remaining ½ C. Parmesan until melted.

Add the turkey, noodles, peas, parsley and lemon juice to the saucepan and season with salt and pepper. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cook ing spray and place casserole mixture into baking dish. Top with buttered breadcrumbs. Bake until golden and bub bling, about 20 minutes. Gar nish with chopped fresh pars ley.

Beef Burgundy Over Noodles

If you are tired of turkey and want something com pletely different, this next recipe will get you out of “tur key” mode. It is good enough to serve to company.

2 t. butter

½ lb. beef sirloin steak, cut into ¼-inch thick strips

2 T. diced onion

1½ C. quartered fresh mushrooms

¾ C. Burgundy wine or beef broth

¼ C. plus 2 T. water, divid ed

3 T. minced fresh parsley, divided

1 bay leaf

1 whole clove or nutmeg

¼ t. salt

1/8 t. pepper

2 C. uncooked medium egg noodles (about 4 oz.)

1 T. flour

½ t. Worcestershire sauce

In a Dutch oven or large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat; sauté beef and onion just until beef is lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, wine, or broth, ¼ C. water 2 T. parsley, and seasonings, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, cov ered until beef is tender, about 1 hour.

Cook egg noodles according to package directions; drain. In a small bowl, mix flour and remaining water until smooth; stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thick ened, about 2 minutes. Dis card bay leaf and clove. Stir in Worcestershire sauce. Serve over noodles. Sprinkle with re maining parsley.

Frosted Cranberry Drop Cookies

Cranberry is still the theme this week, and these cookies are a combination of tartness and sweetness. They are the first of our Christmas cookie recipes.

½ C. butter, softened

1 C. sugar

¾ C. packed brown sugar

¼ C. whole milk

1 egg

2 T. orange juice

3 C. flour

1 t. baking powder

½ t. salt

¼ t. baking soda

2½ C. chopped fresh or fro zen cranberries

1 C. chopped pecans or walnuts

Frosting:

1/3 C. butter

2 C. powdered sugar

½ t. vanilla

2 to 4 T. hot water

Preheat the oven to 350. In a mixing bowl, cream butter, and sugars. Add milk, egg,

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Copies of the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022 will be available for public inspection in the school district/joint agreement administrative office by November 30 annually. Individuals wanting to review this form should contact: 815-947-3391 8:00am - 4:00pm School District/Joint Agreement Name Telephone Office Hours Also by January 15 annually the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022 will be posted on the Illinois State Board of Education's website at www.isbe.net. SUMMARY: The following is the Annual Statement of Affairs Summary that is required to be published by the school district/joint agreement for the past fiscal year. Statement of Operations as of June 30, 2022 Educational Operations & Maintenance Debt ServicesTransportation Municipal Retirement/Social Security Capital ProjectsWorking Cash Tort Fire Prevention & Safety

Local Sources 1000 3,937,805 601,550 0 169,978 177,453 546,554 34,794 144,639 59,728 2000 0 0 0 0

State Sources 3000 1,396,882 2,051 0 185,656 6,422 0 0 0 50,000 Federal Sources 4000 990,673 1,436 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 6,325,360 605,037 0 355,634 183,875 546,554 34,794 144,639 109,728 6,308,248 573,823 329,866 287,091 172,905 422,483 145,914 115,757 Other Sources/Uses of Funds 99,066 0 329,866 0 04,093,595 0 0 0 4,937,239 432,701 0 403,208 161,1901,096,374 281,127 36,921 165,694 Other Changes in Fund Balances 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,053,417 463,915 0 471,751 172,1605,314,040 315,921 35,646 159,665 5,208,937 463,915 0 471,751 172,1605,314,040 315,921 35,646 159,665

GROSS PAYMENT FOR CERTIFIED PERSONNEL

Salary Range: Less Than $25,000 ARNOLD, DARCY W.; BAUGHN, TINA; BEHLKE, BRANDON J; BUSSAN, ELLEN A; CRANDALL, RICHARD W; DITTMAR, LORI J; HAAS, MICHELLE A; HILL, CARYN E; JANECKE, BRETT; KLAUS, SPRING D; LOGEMANN, WILLIAM S; PARRY, KENT R; REIMER, CYNTHIA D; RENZ, MI CHAEL A; ROBERTS, SUE ANN; SANDSTROM, REBEC CA; SLEEZER, KATHLEEN J; SPENCER, MICHAEL; STE GER, KATHRYN; STICH, AMANDA L; UNGER, DAVID F; WALTERS, CORY J Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999 HERMANN, JARED W; WADE, THOMAS Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999 BRUDI, HANNAH; BUSCH, RENEE L; BUSKE, TINA M; DUERR, LINDSEY L; HAWLEY, AMY ELIZABETH; LAWFER, SAMANTHA J; OFFENHEIS ER, KALLI A; PEARCE, JENI LYNN; POLHILL, KAIT LYN A; RAMEY, DOROTHY A; RINIKER, CRYSTAL M; SCHRADER, KEELEY J Salary Range: 60,000 - $89,999 ADLEMAN, PATRICIA J; ALT, KIMBERLY A; CASSENS, KIMBERLY J; CRANDALL, LANA M; CURTISS, STEPHA NIE J; DOWNEY, CASEY J; HAMMANN, JOHNATHON D; HARBACH, MELISSA L; HEIDENREICH, KRISTINE M.; HOFFER, CINDY L; HUPPERICH, JOSEPHINE R; HUSO, DEBRA A; KENNA, CASEY S; KRYWARUCZENKO, NI KOLAS J; KURTH, ANGELA; LEITZEN, MATTHEW LEE; LEVERTON, GENA L; LIBBERTON, KATIE JO; MALONE, SHARON R; MILLER, SUSANNE M; OFFENHEISER, DONNA M; OFFENHEISER, TRACY A.; PFEIFER, RON ALD E; PLATT, CYNTHIA M; POSEY, KRYSTLE R; POW ELL, SUSAN K.; RICHARDSON, BRETT M; RILLIE, ELI SA L.; SARGENT, JENNA E; SCHUBERT, TIFFANY L; SMITH, TINA M; THOMPSON, AMANDA B; VINCENT, TANYA D.; VOLK, JASON E Salary Range: $90,000 and Over BUNTING, JAMES A GROSS PAYMENT FOR NON-CERTIFIED PERSONNEL

Salary Range: Less Than $25,000 ALBRECHT, DENISE K; ALBRECHT, LINDA M; ALEXANDER, REBECCA K; AN DERSON, CAROLYN; HEIDENREICH, DANNIELLE N; BANGHART, HOLLY; BERGEMAN, JARED; BOOP, NAN CY S; BOWER, MELANIE; BROSHOUS, DOUGLAS A; CASS, BRIAN F; COLVER, MELINDA; COOK, KRISTINE M.; COPPES, MICAH; DAVIS, SKYLAR; DEININGER, WENDY; DOWDALL, JANET L; DUCHOW, PENNY M; EDEN, ELIZABETH; EDEN, SAMUEL C; FINLEY, CYN THIA L; FITZGERALD, MICHELLE; GABEL, DONNA K; GERBODE, JOY E; GILE, JENNIFER J; GORDON, NANCY L; GRABBE, ERICA R; GRAVES, MILLICENT L; GRONEWOLD, CHRISTIAN; GUENZLER, MARGA RET A.; HAAS, DEBRA; HARMSTON, TY L; HARTOG, ROBIN L; HAYES, ASHLEY; HEIDENREICH, MARK H.; HENDERSON, AIMEE; HESSELBACHER, MALLORY N; HILL, JANE; HILL, SHANNA L; HUBB, LEISA; HUGHES, ANDREW K; KOESTER, JASON J; KOHL, KARIN; KUNZ, DANIEL E.; KUNZ, DONALD H; LAWSON, KENNETH; LEGEL, LINDAN M; LEITZEN, DANIEL A.; LEITZEN, SUSAN J; LUNING, DONNA K; MARCURE, EDMOND J; MCCALLIPS, ALLISON S; MCPEEK, PERRY L; MOS CATO, JAMES C; NEWMAN, JODY L; NOLLER, KARLA J; OPPOLD, DANIEL J; ORTMEIER, SHEILA; PEARCE,

MYRA L; PEPIN, JILL; PIEFER, RYAN; RAAB, JERRY; RAISBECK, LINDSEY; RANDECKER, DIANE L; REIN, CAITLYN; REUSCH, WENDY S; RICHARDS, EULALIA; ROBERTS, GARY L; SCHOENHARD, LISA D; SCHUBERT, JENNIFER LYNN; SCHULTZ, CODY; SCHULZ, ROBYN P; SIKORA, ELIZABETH M; SKUTT, EUGENE; SMITH, SHARON K; STAVER, KATELIN J; STEVENS, DANIEL L; TOWNSEND, GARY E; TOWNSEND, LILLIAN H; WESTA BY, DEBRA K; WESTABY, KIMBERLY A; WISKERCHEN, STEVEN J; WITZ, AMY E; WITZ, KENNETH Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999 BLAIR, TERESA M; ENRIGHT, BRENDA L; HARTOG, DONALD W.; ISBELL, ERIKA L; SCHULTZ, BARBARA J; STARR, KATHI A; STEFFES, DANYEL; SULLIVAN, DEBORAH R; WRIGHT, LORIE A Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999 EDEN, VICKI L; HOLLAND, DOMINIQUE V; NOLLER, SCOTT Salary Range: $60,000 and Over LYONS, CARL W. Payments over $2,500, excluding wages and salaries. Person, Firm, or Corporation Aggregate Amount ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING $17,082.05 ALPHA CONTROLS & SERVICES $2,716.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES $15,987.03 AMERICAN FUNDS SERVICE $46,250.00 B L MURRAY COMPANY, INC $8,337.09 BANDT COMMUICATION $5,989.80 BAUER AGENCY $72,398.00 BENNING GROUP LLC $10,650.00 BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD IL $984,791.77

BRUDI, HANNAH $3,184.08 BSN SPORTS $3,289.75

CDW.G GOVERNMENT INC $5,715.88

CENTRAL STATES BUS SALES, $11,225.98 COMED $70,958.86

COMMON GOAL SYSTEMS INC $13,154.15

ILLINOIS EDUC. ASSOC. $32,224.43

ILLINOIS FIBER $16,800.00

IXL LEARNING $3,300.00

J & D ENTERPRISES $2,620.00

JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PRO $8,534.50

LENA‑WINSLOW CUSD #202 $11,318.69

LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE $10,000.00

LOESCHER HVAC $2,521.76

MEDICARE‑EFTPS $90,797.20

MENARDS $2,926.02

MOHAWK USA LLC $8,246.46

MONROE CLINIC $3,336.00

N2Y $3,641.16

NICOR GAS $13,476.77

NORTHERN IL UNIVERSITY $8,000.00

NORTHWEST SPECIAL $258,175.81

NW5634 $2,585.25

NWEA $6,125.00

OPENING SPECIALISTS INC $2,570.61

OPPOLD & SONS $37,030.00

OPPOLD BACKHOE SERV. INC. $22,351.75

ORKIN $2,628.00

PERFECTION BAKERIES INC $2,675.19

R & R LAWN CARE $3,870.00

RAMEY, DOROTHY $2,700.00

REG. SUPT.‑TREASURER $87,598.32

REGIONAL OFFICE OF ED #08 $18,080.00

RENAISSANCE $10,325.75

REVOLVING FUND $30,498.60

ROBBINS SCHWARTZ NICHOLAS $21,902.50

ROBYN SCHULZ CONSTRUCTION $7,331.00

SAUNDERS OIL COMPANY INC $16,776.61

SAVVAS LEARNING CO LLC $2,779.78

SPECIALIZED DATA SYSTEMS $5,580.00

STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT $4,437.66

STEPHENSON SERVICE CO $22,570.53

$402,705.76

CONNECTION FINANCIAL SERV $32,186.51 CONTROL TECHNOLOGY & SOLUTIONS LLC

CYNTHIA REIMER $4,500.00

DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC $26,626.01

DEARBORN NATIONAL $9,894.37

DEARBORN NATL LIFE INS CO $2,695.32

DECKER EQUIPMENT $2,775.35

DELTA DENTAL ‑ RISK $49,315.63

DUBUQUE FIRE EQUIPMENT $2,912.00

E‑RATE FIRST LLC $6,926.80

FICA‑EFTPS $145,617.84

FIT/US DEPT OF TREASURY $355,985.82

FOX, BRADLEY $9,000.00

FREEPORT INDUSTRIAL $108,394.25

FRONTIER $13,189.19

GALENA UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 120 $7,702.75

GILL`S FREEPORT DISPOSAL $18,453.97

GLOBALCOM TECHNOLOGIES $8,317.00

GORDON FOOD SERVICE INC $97,416.18

GOVCONNECTION INC $32,791.09

HELM MECHANICAL/HELM SERVICE $26,994.97

IL MUNICIPAL RETIRE FUND $97,498.36

ILLINOIS ASSOC OF SCHOOL BOARDS $11,202.00

ILLINOIS DEPT.OF REVENUE $185,982.42

STOCKTON AUTO SUPPLY $5,842.72

STOCKTON HARDWARE $2,998.25

STOCKTON PARK DISTRICT $2,500.00

STOCKTON TRAVEL CENTER $10,711.74

STOCKTON WATER DEPT $12,691.76

SYMMETRY ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC $38,925.19

THE HARTFORD $25,653.00

THE HOME DEPOT PRO $26,057.53

TRS 9% $333,576.79

TRS BILL SECTION $10,978.72

TRS FEDERAL $7,352.27

TRS.58 $21,277.18

TRSTHIS $60,644.18

UNITED LABORATORIES $8,752.11

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV $3,000.00

US CELLULAR $9,615.52

VISA $9,625.52

VISTA LEARNING NFP $2,753.10

WARD‑BRODT MUSIC $9,913.58

WARREN SCHOOL DIST 205 $4,670.00

WERHANE ENTERPRISES LTD $24,578.74

WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT $10,520.02

ZIONS BANK $276,257.21 (Published in The Scoop Today Nov. 30,

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GROSS PAYMENT FOR CERTIFIED PERSONNEL

Salary Range: Less Than $25,000 Ashby, Jeanette M; Baughn, Tina A; Baxa, Kathryn V; Buchs, Beau D; Crandall, Richard W; Decker, Michael D; Dickerson, Jay E; Diestelmei er, Tracy M; Duncan, Laura K; Ertmer, Kevin M; Fox, Bradley T; Hendren, Allen F; Hill, Caryn E; Howard, Linda J; How ell, Darlene A; Jogerst, Nancy Jean-Paige; Lawson, Brittany A; Mc Manus, Ciara A; Muntz, Anna E; Parry, Kent R; Rob erts, Sue A; Schmidt, Sidney S; Tindell, Pamela T; Weis-Kar berg, Stefanie A; Wiegel, David L Salary Range: $25,000$39,999 Hartman, Celia T; Sinagra, Brittany L Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999 Anderson, Ari A; Bingham, Kate L; Brooks, Kelli A; Green, Jacob W; Haas, Michelle A; Leitzen, Kristy M; Taylor, Thomas S; Winders, Emily E; Wright-Holcomb, Car men C Salary Range: 60,000 - $89,999 Benson, Guinevere J; Bochniak, Ann M; Byrne, Natalie J; Ditsworth, Tamara L; Fry, Brett W; Fry, Krista A; Ketelsen, Tara M; Klippert, Alaina M; Kuzniar, Laura A; Lehman, Stephanie; Mc Govern-Mensen dike, Molly A; Richmond, Sara J; Schafer, Linda K; Steele, Mary A; Stewart, Candace S; Trone, Margaret L; Walters, Lara S Salary Range: $90,000 and Over Albrecht, Corey K; Albrecht, Shean M; Dittmar, Michael E; Downs, Dennis D; Ebensberger, Deborah Ann; Einsweiler, April J; Foltz, Jack M; Harkness, Robin E; Holland-Fox, Colleen A; Kelzer, Michelle L; Knauer, Jeremy J; Laity, Jennie A; Miles, Susan M; Nich olas, Karla B; Potter, Brenda A; Ransom, Rhonda L; Reese, Debra C; Smith, Tamera K; Tippett, Judy A; Vandigo, Douglas H; Wurster, Brian L; Wurster, Stephanie L

GROSS PAYMENT FOR NON-CERTIFIED

PERSONNEL

Salary Range: Less Than $25,000 Alexander, Rebecca K; Allen, Brenda M; Anderson, Carolyn W; Bainbridge, Nellie E; Basten, Debra L; Berlage, Jared K; Berning, Valerie J; Boden, Deborah H; Brotherton, Heather M; Brown, Brian R; Brubak er, Kristina M; Buck, Shawn R; Cass, Brian Fred; Daugherty, Wendy L; Davies, Joanna L; Doran, Terri R; Ertmer, Darcy E; Furlong, Kayla C; Gabel, Mary S; Gerlich, Donna M; Gordon, Nancy L; Grissinger, Elizabeth M; Gronewold, Christian D K; Grube, David A; Harms, Julie A; Harms, Ted M; Hatfield, Rebecca Ann; Hayes, Jocelyn M; Holcomb, Patrick H; Hubb, Leisa K; Iacomini, Michael R; Johnson, Jane A; Klepack, Gary L; Knauer, Cheryl L; Knauer, James D; Lawson, Kenneth E; Leeper, Hope E; Martinez, Heather A; MeKeel, Jessa L; Miller, Reese K; Montgomery, Jennifer L; Morhardt, Peter B; Nau mann, Eugene J; Ostendorf, Trisha A; Palmer, Margaret A; Potter, Duane S; Randall, Sharon L; Rayhorn, Debra L; Reese, Noelle C; Ries, Joshua J; Rigdon, Sharon K; Ritchie, Natasha L; Schnitzler, Elizabeth K; Schoenhaar, James Le Roy; Smith, Sharon K; Sprengelmeyer, Lily C; Steger, Kathryn R; Stoewer, Tracy L; Thomasson, Jason Q; Winter, Carrie L Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999 Brenner, Lucy A; Cliff, Jennie K; Haas,

Lloyd J; Klippert, Monica; Lisk, Donald R; Ludwig, Terri L; Miller, Scott W; Nobis, Deborah L; Potter, Terri L; Schoen haar, Jeffrey C; Walker, Mary Ann Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999 Basten, Robert A; Smallwood, Michael T Salary Range: $60,000 and Over Haas, Lisa M; Nicholas, Douglas C; Randecker, Sharon L; Schleicher, Gloria J

Payments over $2,500, excluding wages and salaries. Person, Firm, or Corporation Aggregate Amount ** IMPREST FUND ** $28,813.73 2ND GEAR $18,406.68 AFLAC WORLDWIDE HEADQRTS $8,482.36 AMERICAN FUNDS SERVICE CO $5,520.00 AMPLIFY EDUCATION INC $45,793.84 APPLE RIVER STATE BANK $28,159.65 APPLE RIVER WELL & PUMP CO $27,094.14

APPTEGY, INC $14,450.00 BENNING GROUP LLC $12,600.00

BIMBO BAKERIES USA $6,821.07

BLUE CROSS-BLUE SHIELD OF IL $881,547.72 BRIAN FELTES & ASSOC INC $2,917.00 BROADSTEP ACADEMY-IL $59,289.35 CENGAGE LEARNING INC $34,771.38

CHILEDA INSTITUTE INC $232,119.20

CNH INDUSTRIAL CAPITAL $2,873.10

CONSERV FS $8,437.42

COUNTRY LIFE INS CO $4,320.00

DEARBORN LIFE INS CO $4,169.03

DECKER EQUIPMENT INC $7,480.30

EDUCATION ASSOCIATION $40,232.00

ELIZABETH GARAGE INC $13,727.00

ELIZABETH ST BANK-FED TAX $493,438.17

ELIZABETH ST BANK-FICA $171,929.78

ELIZABETH ST BANK-MEDICAR $110,369.60

ENGLE PLUMBING LLC $2,985.04

EQUITRUST LIFE INS CO $4,800.00

ESPARK $3,080.00

FRONTIER $11,706.89

HELM MECHANICAL/HELM SERV INC $69,291.59

HM FLEX-DAYCARE $11,017.94

HODG LOIZ EISENH ROD KOHN $2,781.44

HOME DEPOT PRO $27,935.37

HOR MN-FLEX MEDICAL CARE $54,805.56

HORACE MANN LIFE INS CO $4,280.85

HORACE MANN-LIFE & ANN $111,108.73

HOSKINS BUILDING CENTER $16,686.99

HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT $6,018.27

HULSCHER`S FENCING INC $17,000.00

IA STATE TAX $11,915.00

IFIBER $8,400.00

IL ASSOC OF SCHOOL BOARDS $4,495.00

IL BANK & TRUST $7,272.16

IL CO RISK MANAGMNT TRUST $38,212.00

IL DEPT OF REVENUE $218,148.39

IL SCHOOL DISTRICT AGENCY $6,882.00

ILL MUN RET FUND-IMRF $216,157.66

IXL LEARNING INC $5,078.00

JAMES L DRAFTZ $5,598.00

JO DAVIESS-CARROLL CTEA $128,028.36

JO-CARROLL ENERGY $266,135.46

KAMI $2,700.00

LIFELINE AUDIO VIDEO TECH $32,866.00

LIMINEX INC $16,125.00

M & N SPROULE CONSTRUCTN $6,470.00

MATH LEARNING CENTER $29,393.97

MCGRAW-HILL EDUCATION INC $5,232.19

MIDLAND PAPER COMPANY $2,598.00

MIDWEST TRANSIT EQUIP INC $139,403.21

MONTGOMERY TRUCKING INC $2,804.40

MOUNT VERNON CONSTRUCTION, INC $6,200.00

NEIGHBORHOOD OFFICE SOLTN $8,768.50

NORTHWEST SPECIAL ED DIST $651,562.62

PERMA-BOUND INC $3,102.34

POWERSCHOOL GROUP LLC $6,599.24

PRO COM SYSTEMS $4,905.00

PROJECT LEAD THE WAY INC $3,200.00

QUILL CORPORATION $3,733.55

REGIONAL OFF OF EDUCATION $5,405.00

RENAISSANCE LEARNING INC $11,189.25

ROCK VALLEY CULLIGAN $5,940.57

SAUNDERS OIL CO INC $56,342.98

SAVVAS $2,639.87

SCHOOL SPECIALTY LLC $6,278.72

SPECIALIZED DATA SYSTEMS $4,750.00

STEPHENSON SERV CO $5,171.09

STUDENT ACTIVITY ACCT $5,086.00

SYSCO FOODS OF BARABOO $94,280.52

T.H.I.S. $73,558.40

TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTE $412,905.26

TEAMSTERS LOCAL #120 $2,859.50

TRS-NEC .58% $25,670.51

VAN METER INC $3,219.46

VETERANS FLOORS INC $19,100.00

VEX ROBOTICS $3,999.00

VISTA LEARNING NFP $3,218.40

WARD`S SCIENCE $3,126.85

WASHINGTON NATL INS CO $14,002.10

WERHANE ENTERPRISES LTD $26,728.63

WISCONSIN DEPT OF REV $3,369.72

WORKERS` COMPENSATION $44,415.00 (Published in The Scoop Today Nov. 30, 2022) 429267

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

JO DAVIESS COUNTYGALENA, ILLINOIS FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.-

PAMELA KAY ATILANO A/K/A PAMELA K. ATILANO et al Defendant 2021 CH 39

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale en tered in the above cause on January 13, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Cor poration, will at 1:30 PM on December 23, 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 80 IN HAW THORNE UNIT OF BRANIGER’S APPLE CANYON LAKE SUB DIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THERE OF RECORDED IN JO DAVIESS COUNTY, IL LINOIS. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF JO DAVIESS, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 9A80 EVERGREEN DRIVE, APPLE RIVER, IL 61001

Property Index No. 4318-009-080-00

The real estate is im proved with a residence.

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, exam ine the court file, CODI

LEGAL NOTICES

LIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONT AGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

SALE

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONT AGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-21-03192

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2021 CH 39 TJSC#: 42-4187

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 39 I3207313

(Published in The Scoop Today Nov. 23, 30 & Dec. 7, 2022) 428742

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT JO DAVIESS COUNTYGALENA, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ELAINE L. MILLER et al Defendant 2022 FC 7

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale en tered in the above cause on July 14, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corpo ration, will at 1:30 PM on January 3, 2023, at the of fice of Vincent Roth Toep fer & 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 es tate:

A PART OF THE SOUTH WEST QUARTER OF

THE NORTH EAST QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY-FOUR (24) IN TOWNSHIP TWEN TY-NINE (29) NORTH OF RANGE FOUR (4) EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., BEGINNING IN THE SOUTH LINE OF MAIN STREET IN THE VILLAGE OF WARREN AT A POINT 200 FEET WESTERLY FROM THE INTERSECTION OF THE WEST LINE OF LONG STREET AND THE SOUTH LINE OF MAIN STREET, AND RUN NING THENCE SOUTH ERLY PARALLEL WITH LONG STREET TO LAND FORMERLY OWNED BY JOHN D. PLATT, THENCE WEST ERLY ALONG PLATT’S NORTH LINE 200 FEET, THENCE NORTHERLY PARALLEL WITH LONG STREET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF MAIN STREET, THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF MAIN STREET 200 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, SITU ATED IN THE COUNTY OF JO DAVIESS AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, WITH THE EXCEP TION OF A TRACT OF LAND IN THE NORTH WEST CORNER OF THE AFORESAID DE SCRIBED PROPERTY MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOL LOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1, BLOCK 2 OF PHILLIP’S ADDITION TO WAR REN, THENCE SOUTH EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF MAIN STREET 75 FEET, THENCE RUNNING AT RIGHT ANGLES IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DI RECTION PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 1, BLOCK 2, PHILLIPS ADDITION 156-1/2 FEET, THENCE RUNNING IN A NORTH WESTERLY DIRECTION PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF MAIN STREET 75 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 1, THENCE IN A NORTH EASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT ONE, 1561/2 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, SITU ATED IN THE VILLAGE OF WARREN, COUNTY OF JO DAVIESS AND

STATE OF ILLINOIS.

SUBJECT TO COVE NANTS, RESTRICTIONS AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD, IF ANY.

Commonly known as 411 W. MAIN ST., WARREN, IL 61087

Property Index No. 4321-001-147-00

The real estate is im proved with a residence.

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, exam ine the court file, CODI LIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONT AGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876

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.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONT AGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-22-01341

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2022 FC 7 TJSC#: 42-4264

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

and orange juice; mix well.

Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl. Add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cranberries and nuts. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inch es apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 until gold en brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Frosting: heat the butter in a saucepan over low heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes; transfer to a small bowl. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat in wa ter 1 tablespoon at a time, until frosting reaches desired consis tency. Frost the cookies. Store in an airtight container.

Red Velvet Cookies

I have had these cookies in the column before, and they are beautiful on a Christmas cookie tray. These are a little different because you whip egg whites. They don’t have the typical cream cheese frosting, but the butter cream frosting makes these pretty and yummy. You can use butter or shortening for these cookies. The buttermilk makes them tender, and the chocolate chips are a nice surprise.

1 C. shortening

1 C. sugar

¾ C. packed brown sugar

3 eggs, separated and at room temperature

2 t. red food coloring

4 C. flour

3 T. baking cocoa

3 t. baking powder

1 t. salt

1 C. buttermilk

2 C. semisweet chocolate chips

Frosting:

1½ C. butter, softened

3½ C. powdered sugar

½ t. sat

3 to 4 T. 2% milk

Preheat oven to 350. In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy, 5 to 7 minutes. Beat in egg yolks and food coloring. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with buttermilk, beat ing well after each addition.

In another bowl, using clean beaters, beat egg whites until stiff

peaks form, fold into batter. Fold in chocolate chips. Drop by ta blespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake until set, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Frosting: beat the butter, pow dered sugar, and salt until blended. Add just enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Then crum ble 8 cookies and set aside. Frost remaining cookies; sprinkle with cookie crumbs. Store in an air tight container.

Final Thoughts

Just a reminder that the Lena Hometown Christmas is this weekend. On Dec. 3 events will begin at 10 a.m. and run all day until 8 p.m. There will be shop ping specials and kids’ games. At 6 p.m. there will be a beautiful pa rade and the lighting of the Christ mas Tree. Santa will be there and will be taking visits from little ones at the Citizens Bank after the parade. I heard that the Lena Methodist Church will be having a cookie sale. There are wag on rides and a Chili Cook Off at Mulligans. Stores will have lots of beautiful things for Christmas shopping. If our weather holds, it should be a great evening. Re member that your local stores are the lifeblood of our community Think about the unique presents they can offer as you begin (or finish) your Christmas shopping. There is also a giving tree at the Lena Mercantile for those of you who would like to help provide Christmas presents for those in need. Come and enjoy Lena’s Hometown Christmas, a full day of fun and activity.

My tree is up waiting for lights and decorations. I hope by the time this column comes out that it will be finished. I had a little help er elf that brought totes from the basement. After decorating it is time to bake some cookies. I feel like making some this year. So, if you have some good cookie rec ipes, we would like you to share them. If you have some good hol iday recipes, we would like to see them too. 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, Shopper’s Guide at 240 W. Main St. or email us at scoop shopper@rvpublishing.com.

Community Christmas Dinner

Continued from previous page that purpose.

Case # 2022 FC 7 I3207905

(Published in The Scoop Today Nov. 30, Dec. 7 & 14, 2022) 429202

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FOR STEPHENSON COUNTY, ILLINOISCHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF QUERCUS MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. EDMOND ELLIS A/K/A EDMOND W. ELLIS JR.; et al., Defendants. Case No.: 2022FC65 Property Address: 1304 WEST LOGAN ST, FREEPORT, IL 61032 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE FOLLOWING, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a cer tain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 37 AND 38 IN ELM PARK SUBDIVISION OF WEST FREEPORT (NOW CITY OF FREEPORT);

LEGAL NOTICES

SITUATED IN THE CITY OF FREEPORT, IN THE COUNTY OF STEPHEN SON AND STATE OF IL LINOIS.

Commonly known as: 1304 WEST LOGAN ST, FREEPORT, IL 61032

Names of the titlehold ers of record: EDMOND ELLIS A/K/A EDMOND W. ELLIS JR. and BETTY ELLIS A/K/A BETTY R. ELLIS.

Date of the Mortgage: June 19, 2009.

Name or names of the mortgagors: EDMOND ELLIS A/K/A EDMOND W. ELLIS JR. and BETTY ELLIS A/K/A BETTY R. ELLIS.

Name of the mortgagee: State Bank of Paw Paw.

Date and place of re cording: June 23, 2019; Office of the Recorder of the Deeds of Stephenson County, Illinois.

Identification of re cording: Document No. 200900104362.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you file your an swer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before December 23, 2022, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DE FAULT MAY BE TAK EN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT.

E-filing is now mandato ry with limited exceptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinois courts.gov/service-provid ers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider.

If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://illinoiscourts. gov/self-help or talk with your local circuit clerk’s office. If you cannot e-file, you may be able to get an exemption that allows you to file in-person or by mail. Ask your circuit clerk for more information or visit www.illinoislegalaid.org. For information about de fending yourself in a court case (including filing an ap pearance or fee waiver), or to apply for free legal help, go to www.illinoislegalaid. org. You can also ask your local circuit clerk’s office for a fee waiver applica tion.

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLEC TION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S AT

TORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLEC TOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Lender Legal PLLC 2807 Edgewater Drive Orlando, Florida 32804 Tel: (407) 730-4644 Service Emails: mjdiaz@lenderlegal.com EService@LenderLegal. com

LLS10878-IL - ELLIS Meaghan J. Diaz de Villegas, Esq. Counsel of Record for Plaintiff ARDC # 6340688 I3207633

(Published in The Shopper’s Guide Nov. 23, 30 & Dec. 7, 2022) 429115

ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT PEARL

CITY PARK DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2021, AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2022

Revenues: Property Taxes, $123,292; Replacement Taxes, $15,090; Program Fees, $26,044; Misc., $7488. TOTAL = $171,914.

Salaries: Seth Owen, $21,437; Michael Palmer, $10,917; Quinn Schneider, $3935; Kristine Visel $3313; Kay la Niehaus, $3120; Isabel Pena, $3015; Ella Williams, $2572; Nathan Pickard $1711; Jordan Johnson, $1711; Sidney Wright, $1318; Jared McNutt, $756. TOTAL = $53,805.

Vendors: EFTPS, $13,281; I Parks, $8009; VISA, $7942; ComEd $6406; The Hartford, $5233; Nicor $5173; Menards, $4793; IL Dept of Revenue, $3233; Rise Broadband, $2547; Sub Total = $56,617; All Disbursements under $2,500 = $24505. Grand Total = $81,122

At The Pearl City First United Methodist Church 411 S Main St, Pearl City

Saturday, December 10th Starting at 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM (or sooner if all the cookies are sold)

Dine in, Carry out & Delivery (within the Pearl City area) will be available. If you would like to call ahead and reserve a meal, please call the church at 815-443-2177

Please join us for a Community Christmas Dinner at Pearl City First United Methodist Church, 411 S. Main Street on Sunday, Dec. 25 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Walk ins are always welcome!

We can help. Buy an assortment of your choice of Homemade Christmas Cookies, Candies, and Breads. We provide a box for you. All you have to do is walk around and pick out your assortment of delicious Holiday Goodies. $6 per pound

JOB OPPORTUNITY

The Village of Lena will be accepting applications for a part-time Police Coordinator

The coordinator (approximately 8-12 hours per week) will be responsible for the administrative duties and daily operations of the Police Department.

An oral interview will be given prior to consideration for employment with the Village of Lena. Salary will be based on experience and will be discussed at the oral interview.

Applications can be picked up at Village Hall in Lena (122 E Main St, Lena, IL). To have an application emailed, please call 815-369-4016.

All applications must be turned in to Village Hall by Monday, Dec. 12 at 4:30 PM.

The Village of Lena is an equal opportunity employer. 429345

Fraternal Order of Eagles #679

Immediate opening for a Banquet Coordinator to be in charge of booking all parties, or functions in the banquet rooms. Responsible for pricing, room set-up, and rental fees to clients. Will actively pursue new clientele and contacts for bookings for renewals. Candidate will also oversee waitresses, bus boys, and dishwashers. Previous experience preferred but would be willing to train. Pay based on experience.

Apply at Eagles Club, 1200 W Galena Ave. Freeport, IL 61032, or send resume to: secretary@freeporteaglesfoe679.com 429123

Fraternal Order of Eagles #679

Bar Manager Wanted, Order “bar” products, tend bar, help schedule club functions, supervise staff(including maintenance), balance cash drawers, vending, gambling machines.

Apply at Eagles Club, 1200 W Galena Ave. Freeport, IL 61032, or send resume to: secretary@freeporteaglesfoe679.com 429432

Announcements

CLASSIFIED IN-COLUMN ADS cannot be credited or refunded after the ad has been placed. Ads canceled before deadline will be removed from the paper as a service to our customers, but no credit or refund will be issued to your account.

DISCLAIMER NOTICE This publication does not knowingly accept fraudulent or deceptive advertising. Readers are cau tioned to thoroughly investigate all ads, especially those asking for money in advance.

Furniture

BEIGE RECLINER very nice, fabric in great condition. $95. 815-369-5326

Rock Valley Publishing , your hometown newspapers serving the stateline has an opening for an experienced Media Sales Representative to call on current and new accounts in a protected sales territory.

Growing area with many new businesses, this is a great opportunity for the right applicant. We publish newspapers, shoppers and niche publications throughout the stateline. You have the opportunity to sell into all Rock Valley Publishing. L.L.C. publications, making your paycheck much larger!

For immediate consideration send resume/job history to: Vicki Vanderwerff, Director of Advertising Email: vicki@southernlakesnewspapers.com Fax: (262) 725-6844

Automobiles

1969 & 1977 CADILLAC ELDO RADOS For Parts/Restoration. Call 262-581-5371.

2010 FORD ESCAPE $4000 OBO. 414-940-4624

Motorcycles

‘07 HARLEY ULTRA 34,000 MI. Excellent condition. Asking $10,500 OBO 608-214-4863.

1992 750 HONDA NIGHTHAWK with Velorex sidecar. 51,000 miles. $2000. (414) 688-4008

2002 HONDA SABER 1100cc, 34,000 miles. $2100. (414) 6884008

Parts & Accessories

MICHELIN X ICE snow tires, 23560-R-18, set of 4, used 1 season, exc. cond. $600/OBO. Call or text. 262-391-7302

Sport Utilities

1999 CHEVY TAHOE LT select 4WD, 198k mi., new fuel pump, tires & more, 5.7 eng., well maint’d, little rust. $2,800. 815845-2006

Trucks & Trailers

2002 GMC YUKON 4x4, 155,00 MI. Asking $4500/OBO. Call 608-214-4863

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, reli gion, sex, disability, familiar/ status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any ad vertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-900-669-9777. The toll-free tele phone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

EQUAL HOUSING OP PORTUNITY

Metabolic Syndrome and oral health

Metabolic Syndrome, also known as insulin resistance syndrome, is a complex group of health conditions that increase your risk of diabetes, stroke, cardiovascular disease, and some cancers. Typically, after eating, blood glucose levels rise, and the pancreas responds by producing and releasing insulin. Insulin transports and stores this glucose in the cells where it’s used for the energy necessary for cells to function. Insulin resistance occurs when cells no longer respond to insulin and glucose cannot enter the cell as readily.

As your blood sugar levels rise, the pancreas cannot keep up with the demand for insulin. Eventually, you make less of it, and blood glucose levels remain higher than they should. Without the energy from glucose, cell and tissue function is severely compromised. Dysfunctional adipose (fat) tissue, for example, sets up an inflammatory response that leads to abnormal fat build-up and exacerbates insulin resistance. High glucose levels can also damage the blood vessels that supply blood to vital organs. Although there are a number of genetic reasons for developing it, insulin resistance is primarily related to excess body fat, poor diet, and inactivity. People who are diagnosed with metabolic syndrome have at least three of the following conditions: high blood pressure, high fasting blood sugar levels, high triglyceride levels, elevated levels of LDL or “bad” cholesterol, and low levels of HDL or “good” cholesterol, and abdominal obesity.

The incidence of Metabolic Syndrome in the United States has been pervasive over the last five decades. It currently affects approximately thirty percent of our adult population and ten percent of our adolescents. One of the most important ways that dentists take care of our patients is through education. Knowledge is power. When you understand how systemic diseases like metabolic syndrome develop, how they can be avoided and, how they can both contribute to and be impacted by oral diseases, you can be a better advocate for the health of yourself and your family.

In previous columns I have talked about the negative impact that oral

By DR. STEPHEN PETRAS Illinois Licensed General Dentist

infections and inflammation can have on systemic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and stroke. Metabolic Syndrome further contributes to your risk for these and other complications. When you take care of your oral health you significantly lower the risk of these and other health complications from metabolic syndrome.

People with sleep apnea often breathe through their mouth, which causes dry mouth. Decreased saliva contributes to bad breath, tooth decay, gingivitis, and periodontal disease. As the incidence of metabolic syndrome rises, we are becoming more aware of the role that sleep apnea plays in developing Metabolic Syndrome.

Sleep apnea causes sleep deprivation, which in turn increases appetite and blood pressure and decreases blood sugar control and metabolism. Sleep is essential to the function of our immune system and mouth breathing prevents us

from entering a deep sleep. Food plays a significant role in maintaining both oral and systemic health. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation about what constitutes a healthy diet. Highly processed and refined foods that are low in protein are the biggest contributors to obesity and insulin resistance. Every cell in your body needs proteins to function. When your body does not get enough protein, it will tell you to keep eating until this need is met, which often means overconsumption of empty calories. Recent studies show that people who eat a low-protein

breakfast tend to eat more throughout the day. Conversely, people who ate an adequate amount of protein at breakfast decreased their daily food intake. Preventing disease is always the ultimate goal.

You have the power to prevent insulin resistance, Metabolic Syndrome, and all the complications associated with it.

Prevention requires eating a diet that keeps blood glucose levels in check.

Avoid processed foods and carbs that overstimulate the pancreas (cookies, sugarsweetened beverages).

Choose healthy carbs (beans, whole grains) and

REAL ESTATE NOTICES

unsaturated fats (fish, nuts, vegetable oils, avocados) that slow the rise of glucose. Increase your physical activity, which is critical for decreasing body fat and increasing insulin sensitivity (increasing your cells’ ability to use insulin). If you have questions or concerns about your diet, do not hesitate to ask your healthcare provider for a consultation with a registered dietician. Practice daily oral hygiene, schedule regular dental exams, and treat dental infections promptly. Address sleep deprivation issues such as snoring or sleep apnea.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT JO DAVIESS COUNTYGALENA, ILLINOIS FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY

Plaintiff, -v.PAMELA KAY ATILANO A/K/A PAMELA K. ATILANO et al Defendant 2021 CH 39

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judg ment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 13, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:30 PM on December 23, 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 9A80 EV ERGREEN DRIVE, APPLE RIV ER, IL 61001

Property Index No. 43-18-009080-00

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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.

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.

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, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCI ATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876

THE JUDICIAL SALES

CORPORATION

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

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-21-03192 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2021 CH 39 TJSC#: 42-4187

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 39 I3207313

(Published in The Scoop Today Nov. 23, 30 & Dec. 7, 2022) 428744

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT JO DAVIESS COUNTYGALENA, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ELAINE L. MILLER et al Defendant 2022 FC 7

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judg ment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 14, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:30 PM on January 3, 2023, 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: Commonly known as 411 W. MAIN ST., WARREN, IL 61087 Property Index No. 43-21-001147-00

The real estate is improved with

a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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.

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.

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, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCI ATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

Attorney File No. 14-22-01341

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2022 FC 7 TJSC#: 42-4264

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 # 2022 FC 7 I3207905

(Published in The Scoop Today Nov. 30, Dec. 7 & 14, 2022) 429204

• Panthers

Midway through the final quarter is where Dunker put the game out of reach. His third score of the game put the Panthers up 22-0. With the clock ticking down on what was soon-to-be Le-Win’s third consecutive title, their offense wasn’t finished yet. Drew Streckwald capped the day off with a bootleg touch down around the right side of the defense, putting the Pan thers up 30-0 late in the game.

CPC would score a garbage time touchdown, but it was too little, too late as the domi nant Le-Win Panthers became

champions once again.

It was Dunker’s big semi finals performance that got the Panthers to the state title game, and it was another hat trick performance in the state game that helped them win.

Following the victory, Dunker remained humble saying, “It feels amazing to score three touchdowns. There was a lot of hard work that went into every yard we gained. My of fensive line deserves most of the credit.”

While Dunker was the star of the show, he recognized how he benefits from the guys

around him. Not only do the Panthers sport a strong offen sive line, they also have plen ty of other offensive weapons and some of the best offen sive coaches around. Kyle Benson, Le-Win’s offensive coordinator, helps to ensure their team has the best plan of attack and is sure to get their best players the ball. LeWin’s offense was historically great this season as they set an NUIC scoring record with 700 points on the season.

Dunker spoke more about what makes their offense so lethal saying, “The offense we run has a lot of formations which can make it hard to match up with. We are also very physical because of all the hard work that we do in the offseason.”

That hard work paid off as the Panthers get to keep their helmet in the cabinet for an other year. Despite all the roster turnover, the program lives on as Le-Win has estab lished a high school football dynasty that belongs in the history books.

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Moto Johnson and dan ChaMness photo Rock Valley Publishing Lena Winslow’s football team proudly displays their newly won state title. They played in the first state title game of the weekend, beating Camp Point Central 30-8. They pulled off the three-peat, winning three state titles in a row in Illinois High School Association Class 1A Level.

Moto Johnson and dan ChaMness photo Rock Valley Publishing Jake Zeal (#21) and Ayden Packard (#10) hold the state championship trophy as Henry Engel (#62) and Jake Tippett (#61) stand shoulder to shoulder in front of the rest of the Panther football team. The four helped the Panther team improve to 14-0 as they won the state championship.