Marsha Tessendorf of the Lena American Legion Auxiliary presents Good Deed Awards to Jordan Rakowska, Anthony Avila and Janessa Avila. In October Jordan had his little brother and sister help him bake and decorate cupcakes. Then, dressed in costumes, they hand delivered one to each of the residents at the Lena Retreat.
The Lena-Winslow Panthers are simply a team that finds a way to win. Recently, the Panthers picked up a pair of close wins over the River Ridge Wildcats and the Stockton Blackhawks.
On Saturday, Feb. 4 the Panthers were on a two-game winning streak and held a record of 17-7. They prepared to face off with the Wildcats at River Ridge High School. The Wildcats came into the matchup riding a four-game losing streak and held a record of 12-12.
The Panthers would double up the wildcats in the opening quarter. Rowen Schulz got the show started with a pair of big three-pointers that helped Le-Win get out to a lead. Drew Streckwald hit a pair of free throws as well, as the Panthers gained a 10-5 lead at the end of one.
The Le-Win offense came to a halt in the second quarter. The Panthers put up just five points, three of which came from Schulz. On the other end, River Ridge broke out for 16 points. The momentum swing left the Panthers trailing 21-15 at the break.
The Panthers would use the three-point ball to claw
their way back in the third quarter. Le-Win hit a trio of three-pointers in the quarter as Owen Gilbertson, Gunar Lobdell, and Schulz each hit one. Gilbertson and Lobdell were both scoreless in the first half, so the second half baskets were satisfying for the Panthers. Ayden Packard, who also went scoreless in the first half, hit a third quarter basket of his own as Le-Win put up 14 points in the quarter.
Unfortunately for the Panthers, the Wildcats hit four third quarter three-pointers of their own as they expanded their lead. Going into the fourth, the Panthers faced an eight-point deficit down 3729.
Le-Win needed a lot to go their way in the fourth quarter. They got to the line multiple times, hitting six of their nine free throws in the fourth. Lobdell tallied another three-pointer on his way to five fourth quarter points. The Panther defense needed a big turnaround as well. After allowing 16 points in both the second and third quarters, they couldn’t do that again if they wanted to pull off the comeback. Le-Win locked the Wildcats down for just See PantherS, Page 7
Betty RadeR s
Betty Raders, age 101, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 8, 1921, in Lena, IL to Oliver and Grace (Wichman) Schulz. She graduated from Lena High School in 1939. She married Francis Raders on June 5, 1939. They farmed all their married life outside of Lena on Mound Road, and after retirement she moved to Lena.
Betty also did hair out of her house and was a part time hairdresser at the nursing home. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, and the Kent Home Extension. Betty was an avid sports fan. She loved fishing, sewing, and traveling, especially to their cabin in Castle Rock, and with daughter Jill and her husband on various vacations in the West. Betty hosted “Thirsty Thursday” at her house for over 10 years for family and friends.
She is survived by 4 children; Sharon (Bob) Schlachter of Lena, IL, Tana Herman of Lena, IL, Jill Lance of Anaheim Hills, CA and Mark (Lora) Raders of Belleville, WI. Daughter-in-law; Jeannie Raders of Lena, IL. 11 grandchildren; Jeff Raders of Freeport, Craig (LeeAnn) Raders of Lena, Tracy (Franci) Rad-
ers of Nebraska, Leca Mathews of Mesa, AZ, Todd (Lorrie) Schlachter of Lena, Dawn (Kurt) Hastings of Mauston, WI, Deanna (Rich) Drye of Florida, Stacey (Dan) Knoup of DesMoines, IA, Lane (Sonya) Herman of Dodgeville, WI, Amanda (Andrew) Lessman of Lena, Tyler (Lesli) Raders of Lena, 21 great-grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded by her husband Francis; sister; Virgina Groezinger, brother; Allen Schulz, son; Terry Raders and great grandson; Colton Drye, and sons-in-law Bob Herman and Tom Lance.
Funeral services were held at 12 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL. A visitation was from 10 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home, on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. Pastor Thomas Mosbo officiated the services.
Burial will be at Lena Burial Park in Lena, IL. A memorial has been established in her memory. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com.
Viola sa Rgent
Viola M. Sargent, age 98, of Lena, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, at Graceland Manor. She was born at home in rural Lena, IL April 3, 1924, to Homer and Grace (Zipse) Stewart.
Viola was a 1941 graduate of Winslow High School. After graduation, she worked at the Winslow Bank and Burgess Battery. Viola was united in marriage to Wendell L. Sargent on Feb. 1, 1946, and they farmed together until Wendell’s passing in 1996. For many years the couple enjoyed their winters in Green Valley, AZ.
Viola attended Lena United Methodist Church, active in bible study and the women’s sewing group. She was a member of the Stephenson County Home Extension for fifty years. She volunteered at the Lena Historical Society, Lena Elementary after school homework program and was an election poll worker for many years.
Viola was a farm wife. She liked farm work, especially harvest time and was driving the tractor up until age 85. She enjoyed country living, vegetable and flower gardening, baking cookies, playing cards, antiquing, sewing and needle work, playing piano, word puzzles, and watching
her favorite tv show Wheel of Fortune. She loved walking the road and trails at Lake-LeAqua-Na for many years and most of all enjoyed visits from family and friends.
Viola is survived by her children; Dale (Sandy) Sargent of Lena, Carol Sargent of Newcastle, WA and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Viola was preceded in death by her parents, husband Wendell, and sons Duane and Allen; brothers and sisters-inlaw Vernon (June) Stewart of Lena, IL and Alden (Elizabeth) Stewart of California.
The Sargent Family would like to extend to the staff of Graceland Manor, Monroe, WI and SSM Monroe Hospice a heartfelt thank you for the wonderful loving care provided.
A private family service was held Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, at Bartell-Leamon Funeral Home in Warren, IL officiated by Pastor Keri Rainsberger. Burial took place at Elmwood Cemetery, Warren, IL. A memorial fund has been established for SSM Health at Home-Monroe Hospice.
da mon R. F R i edlein
Damon R. Friedlein, age 47, of Stockton, IL passed away Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 17, 1975, in Fort Leonard Wood, MO to the late Gordon and Lona (Colson) Friedlein. Damon married Aimee Wise on Feb. 17, 1995, in Galena, IL.
When Aimee met Damon at a winter retreat in 1993, she was not impressed by the guy with a chip on his shoulder. It didn’t take long for Aimee to see past Damon’s hard shell, and the rest is history. They welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Linzy on May 30, 2001. Unfortunately, Linzy passed away on Oct. 16, 2020.
Damon enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, 4-wheeling, video games, music, and movies, especially Marvel movies and horror flicks. He could grill with the best of them, from black hotdogs to whole turkeys. Damon was a fun spirit and was always willing to try something at least once. If he didn’t like it, he would remind you often,
Judith “Judy” K. Smith, age 80 of Warren, IL formerly of Lena, IL passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Freeport, IL. She was born Jan. 22, 1943, in Lena, IL to Allen and Mary Jane (Lyons) Fox. Judy married Robert Smith on June 30, 1968, at the Nora Church.
In her free time, she enjoyed snowmobiling in Wisconsin, riding around on the ATV, and giving her beloved cats tons of love.
Judy is survived by her husband Robert Smith of Warren, IL; 3 children- Brenda (Mark) Warren of Rockton, IL, Duane (Terri) Lutz of Pell Lake, WI, and Bob (Tammy)
ask Aimee about her first apple pie. He was always willing to give a helping hand and often said he didn’t have friends, only family, and he meant that.
Damon is survived by his wife, Aimee Friedlein; his sister, Angie Adams; his best friend and brother at heart, Louie Loeffelholz. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; his parents; and his daughter, Linzy.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at Hermann Funeral Home in Stockton at 6 p.m. with a visitation beginning at 4 p.m. Damon requested that everyone please wear something green in honor of him. A celebration will take place following the service at the Corner Tap in Stockton. A memorial fund has been established. Condolences may be shared at www.hermannfuneralhome.com.
Smith Jr. of Hanover, IL; 8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, twin brother Jerry (Sharon) Fox of Lena, IL, brother Bob (Mary Ann) Fox of Bloomington, WI and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Per Judy’s wishes no services will be held. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial has been established in her memory. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com.
On Feb. 6, 2023, at approximately 9:09 p.m., officers of the Freeport Police Department responded to the 500 Block of S. McKinley Avenue for a report of shots fired.
Upon arriving in the area, officers found that a residence had been struck by gunfire. During the investigation Officers learned the shooting was not random and it is believed that the residence was specifically targeted. There are no reported injuries stemming from this incident.
The Freeport Police Department is investigating the incident and is asking for
anyone who has any information to contact either the Freeport Police Department at 815-235-8222, or Stateline Area Crime Stoppers at 866-TIPSNOW. Tips to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers can also be submitted online at www.statelineareacrimestoppers.com or on the P-3 mobile app. Tipsters to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers always remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000. Stateline Area Crime Stoppers is the official Crime Stoppers organization of Freeport and Stephenson County.
The Highland Community College Speech and Debate team has created a student-organized clothing library called “Cougar Closet” for HCC students. Students will be allowed to check out donated attire to dress professionally for job interviews and class presentations. With the cost of new business professional clothing being out of reach for many college students, this initiative is aimed to help students present themselves with confidence.
In order to expand the current closet collection, donations are required.
All are invited to worship at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 118 E. Mason St. Lena, IL. on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 9:30 a.m. for Transfiguration of Our Lord, the last Sunday of Epiphany Worship Service. The reading will be from Matthew 17:19.
On Wednesday, Feb. 22 Peace Corps Quilting Group will meet from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. No quilting experience necessary and all are welcome to attend. Also on Wednesday, Feb. 22, Good Shepherd will offer Ash Wednesday Services at 7 p.m. which will include prayer, scripture reading, time of lament, and imposition of ashes.
Please contact the church office at 815-369-5552 with any questions. The CDC guidelines will be followed for gathering. For the safety for everyone, it is encouraged to wear masks and practice social distancing inside the building.
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Pearl City, will celebrate the Transfiguration of Our Lord and the Last Sunday after Epiphany on Feb. 19. A Worship Service with Holy Communion will begin at 9 a.m. with Pastor Michelle Knight presiding. The service will be available on Livestream on the St. John’s Pearl City Facebook Page.
Healthy Wolves Backpack has been a weekly ministry of St. John’s since April of last year. Backpacks are filled with food and taken to the Pearl City school every Friday. The backpacks are sent home with families for the weekend so that adequate nutrition can be provided for children over the weekend. The families then return the
backpack, and they are refilled to be sent home for the next weekend. We currently are serving 41 children through this program. Backpacks are assembled Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. in the upstairs youth kitchen. Anyone in the community is invited to help. Visit the St. John’s Lutheran Church website for more information on how to volunteer.
St. John’s will serve a free community Grace Meal on Feb. 19. The menu will be chili and corn bread with honey. The meal will be served curbside pick-up for reservations and delivery will be available to shut-ins and homebound of the Pearl City community. Meals must be ordered by Feb. 16 by calling the church office at 815-443-2215 and leaving a message.
Confirmation Class will be held Feb. 19 with a potluck beginning at 5:30 p.m. followed by lessons. Women’s Gathering will have a Bible Study on Feb. 21 at 9:45. Pastor Shellie will lead the continued study on the Ten Commandments. Refreshments will be served by Kathy Hillmer and Carla Personnette. All community women are invited to attend.
The Ash Wednesday Service will be Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the church sanctuary. It will begin the Lenten Season with services which will be held each Wednesday with a soup supper at 6 p.m. and a short service at 6:30 p.m. The weekly services will be held in Luther Hall.
All area community members are invited to play cards or dominoes on Thursday, Feb. 23 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Luther Hall. Come and join in the fellowship and fun.
St. John’s Lutheran Church of Pearl City is located at 229 S. First St., in Pearl City. If you need to contact the pastor or church, you may call 815-443-2215 for information.
McConnell American Legion Auxiliary’s February meeting will be held on Feb. 22, at 6 p.m. with social time beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Terri Thyberg’s home. The Auxiliary welcomes new members to join. Please call Pat at 815266-1165 with any questions.
The Carroll County Help Center Thrift Shop will close out their 50th year of serving Carroll County with a “Get Bundled Up” sale Fridays and Saturdays in February. All coats will be 50% off and shoppers can fill a bag with sweatshirts and sweaters for only $2.00. The Thrift Shop, located at 126 S. 4th Street in Savanna, is open Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Appropriate, lightly used donations for the HCC Cougar Closet are blazers and suit jackets, blouses, button-up shirts (no polos, please), slacks, solid or plain-patterned ties, formal skirts, darked colored socks and tights, dress shoes, close-toed heels, and belts. All clothing sizes are accepted.
Donations will be accepted at Highland Community College Building M, second floor, Office M- 210. For more information, please contact Harry Bodell, Highland Community College Director of Forensics, at 815-599-3444 or harry. bodell@highland.edu.
The Carroll County Help Center will offer three $500 scholarships (one to each school district) to Carroll County graduating seniors interested in pursuing training at a community college or a vocational-technical school. Applications are available at the Thrift Shop and by contacting guidance counselors. The application deadline is March 20, 2023.
The February meeting of the Blackhawk Unit of Home Extension will be held Thursday, Feb. 16, at the Pearl City Library at 1 p.m. Becky Thomas will give the lesson on “Sheet Pan Meals”. Many members have received their lesson packet and can share their experiences. Karen Pohl and Janet Ferguson will bring a raffle item. All are welcome to join.
The Lena American Legion Auxiliary will honor female veterans with a brunch on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. This will be held at the Lena American Legion Home at 316 W. Main St., Lena. There will be no charge for this brunch. Please join for fellowship and entertainment. Call 815-369-4684 or email jamcps54@yahoo.com to make reservations or with any questions. Reservations are requested by Feb. 20.
The Soup and Sandwich Luncheon will be held Feb. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 411 S Main St in Pearl City. Soups include chicken and rice, bean
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A friend recently encouraged me to be “strong like bull.” I was a bit confused (not uncommon.) Somehow, I thought the phrase was “strong like bear.” Which, of course, lead me to the Google.
Turns out the phrase “strong like bull” is a pop culture reference from a handful of movies, TV shows and song lyrics. Bears may not have the media accessibility in reference to their strength that bulls do, but they’re not letting that stop them.
While bulls are indeed strong, an individual male grizzly has the strength of five humans. It’s unsure who’d win out in a head-tohead match-up between these two formidable mammals, but their strength is of the brute force variety. Neither bears nor bulls are gentile or precise in their movements.
The phrase, “Like a bull in a china shop” exists for a reason.
Bulls (and bears) are likely to destroy anything in their path. (And I’m not referencing the stock market.) I’m not sure I want that type of strength.
Sheer force is just one type of strength. There are other ways to be strong. Strong like…
A blade of grass. Grass starts out as a seed, underground in the dark. A little spark of hope alights inside it, causing it to break out of its seed casing and reach for the light. Grass is the strength of hope and faith.
By Jill Pertler Columnist
I’d like that kind of strength.
A drop of water. When added together, single drops of water become ounces and cups and gallons and lakes and rivers and oceans. They nourish the planet—from blades of grass, to trees, to insects, to sparrows, to bulls, to bears, to humans. A drop of water is necessary for life. It illustrates the importance of coming together. One drop alone—while wholly water in its own right—can’t do much. But many drops united can accomplish what an individual drop can’t. It’s a nourishing, comingtogether for the betterment of all strength. Water is the strength of unity. We can learn much from water.
The strength of water is cleansing and good.
A tree. Trees grow—long, solid, and steadfast. They are patient, looking down over the same landscape for decades and sometimes even centuries. They communicate in ways we are only starting to understand—through their roots to ward off insect parasites. They share water and nutrients. They breathe in carbon dioxide and create oxygen for animals and humans. They provide shelter from the sun and homes to birds and
other critters. They provide lumber for our homes. Trees tower over us, observing it all. They are the past, the present, and the future. They are the strength of perseverance, fortitude, and steadfastness.
It’s a strength worthy of wanting and waiting for.
The sun. Our sun provides light and warmth to the planet, its people and all other animals and organisms that call Mother Nature “home.” The sun defines our days and our years. We mark time by her revolutions. We plant crops according to her seasons. She helps feed us and nurture us. She impacts the ocean’s tides. The sun’s strength is an all-encompassing one— surrounding us all in her light from the day we are born.
I aspire to a strength like the warmth of the sun. There are plenty of ways to be strong. I’m glad for that. To be strong like bull or bear might be formidable, but perhaps one-dimensional. Real strength involves more than muscles and a killer instinct.
It is hope. It is faith. It is unity. It is perseverance, fortitude and steadfastness. It is all-encompassing. And more. So much more. Be strong—whatever that means for you.
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One of the main goals of National Children’s Dental Health Month is public education on the prevention of oral disease. Healthy primary teeth create and maintain a path for permanent teeth to erupt properly. When primary teeth are lost too early it can lead to crooked and crowded teeth. Children’s teeth are smaller and softer than adults, so if decay is allowed to develop it will destroy their tooth structure at a faster rate. Oral disease can affect a child’s speech, self-esteem, nutrition, and education. It is one of the leading causes of missed school days. Unhealthy habits that lead to primary tooth decay often lead to decay in permanent teeth. Even with all the advances modern dentistry offers, the key to attaining and maintaining oral health for our nation’s children still lies with their parents. Here are just a few of the ways you can support your child’s oral health.
Steps to promote oral health begin in the womb. A mother who eats for two during pregnancy needs to brush for two as well. It has been clearly demonstrated that a mother’s oral health will affect her baby’s development.
Both Moms and Dads are brushing for two after their baby’s birth. Studies have proven that parents with decay-causing bacteria in their saliva can pass these germs onto their children through oral contact such as by tasting/checking the temperature of the baby’s food or kissing.
Make sure that your child is receiving the proper amount of fluoride. Tooth formation begins before a baby is born and continues into early adulthood. Fluoridated water incorporates into the outer layer of teeth that are still forming in the gums to make them more resistant to
By Dr. Stephen petraS Illinois Licensed General Dentist
decay. Keeping your child hydrated with fluoridated water strengthens the enamel of erupted teeth and helps rinse away some of sugars that can lead to cavities. Mild dehydration can be confused with feelings of hunger that can lead to constant snacking, which plays havoc with both your child’s oral and overall health.
If possible, breastfeed your baby. There is a difference in the mechanics of sucking between breastfeeding and bottle feeding. The motor activity of suckling a breast allows the child’s oral cavity to develop properly. A nipple is soft and when your infant sucks it changes it shape inside the mouth of your child to promote proper development of the jawbone, palate, teeth, and oral cavity. Breastfeeding also promotes proper motor function of the tongue. Breast milk contains essential nutrients for the development and maintenance of healthy oral tissue, antibodies that act against oral bacteria, and fatty acids which reduce inflammation.
“Baby Bottle Tooth Decay” is the name given to the condition of rampant or extensive decay in primary teeth. When a baby sucks on a bottle for nourishment, saliva helps to wash away some of the sugars and acids that cause decay. However, if a child’s teeth are exposed to sugary liquids for a long time, such as when a bottle is used as a pacifier or when parents put their baby to bed with a bottle in the crib, the liquid is left sitting on the teeth for prolonged periods of time.
Bacteria in the mouth use these sugars for nourishment and create acids as byproducts. These acids eat away at the enamel creating cavities. If you must give your baby a bottle for comfort during the day, use only water. Putting a baby in bed with a bottle puts them at risk for choking, ear infections and oral disease. Clean your baby’s gums with a damp washcloth after each feeding to remove plaque. This also establishes an early habit; we clean our mouths after we eat. As soon as that first tooth emerges, brush it gently with an extra soft pediatric toothbrush. Start teaching your child to brush at age two and by age five they should be able to do it themselves with supervision. Adopt a
“Brushing Buddy” system where they brush first, and you follow up with flossing and brushing. Apply no more toothpaste than the size of a grain of rice for kids under three and use a pea-sized amount for kids over three. Make sure that your child is not ingesting too much fluoride by eating the toothpaste or not rinsing properly. Teach your child to brush all surfaces of every tooth. Most children tend to brush the front of their teeth and the chewing surfaces, but rarely brush the tongue side of their teeth or their molars. They also tend to spend less time on the same side of their mouth as their dominant hand. Encourage your child to brush in a regular pattern so no sides are missed. Teach your child that
Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency
La Agencia de Acción Comunitaria del Noroeste de Illinois (NICAA), como administradora del Programa de Asistencia de Energía para el Hogar en los condados de Stephenson y Jo Daviess, se complace en anunciar que hay fondos disponibles para ayudar a los hogares elegibles por ingresos con sus facturas de calefacción de gas natural, propano y electricidad, asistencia de horno para propietarios de viviendas y asistencia de factura de agua de emergencia.
El programa LIHEAP comenzara el 1 de septiembre del 2022 para todos los hogares elegibles por ingresos. Las solicitudes se tomarán por orden de llegada hasta el 31 de mayo del 2023 o hasta que los fondos se agoten. No Habra periodo especial. Se alienta a todos los hogares elegibles por ingresos a presentar su solicitud.
Debido a las limitaciones de fondos, NO HABRA NUEVA INSCRIPCIONES este ano para el programa PIPP.
Los solicitantes pueden solicitar un Pago Directo al Proveedor (DVP, por sus siglas en inglés), proporciona un pago único de beneficios para los hogares elegibles por ingresos a los servicios públicos de gas o propano y electricidad y para la asistencia de reconexión. Los hogares deben estar en o por debajo del 200% de las Pautas federales de pobreza que se enumeran a continuación para recibir un beneficio de LIHEAP.
PAUTAS DE INGRESOS:
Tamaño de la familia Ingreso de 30 días Tamaño de la familia Ingreso de 30 días
$6,198
flossing removes plaque from between teeth where a toothbrush can’t reach.
As they grow and develop their manual dexterity, allow them to practice flossing first before brushing. Set a good example by flossing and then brushing your teeth in front of your child. The earlier good habits are formed, the more likely they will continue throughout their lifetime. Each child develops at their own pace, but you should be able to drop the buddy system around age eight to nine. However, it’s a good idea to periodically check how effective they are brushing and flossing by using disclosing tablets. Disclosing tablets temporarily dye any plaque they have not removed, so they can see where they are missing.
Sealants are a quick, easy, and painless way to prevent decay on the chewing surface of molar teeth, where 9 in 10 cavities occur. The sealant material flows into the deep grooves of teeth, where toothbrush bristles can’t reach. Most children’s liquid medicines contain 29.4% to 61.2% sugar. When your child is ill, be sure to offer water after oral medication to help rinse this away. If your child participates in a sport, make sure they wear a mouthguard.
Preventing disease is always preferable to treating it. Continue to schedule regular preventative visits for both you and your child. If your child experiences dental trauma or shows signs of dental disease, take your child to their dentist right away.
Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency, as administrator of the Home Energy Assistance Program in Stephenson and Jo Daviess Counties, is pleased to announce that funds are available through the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to assist income-eligible households with their natural gas, propane, and electric heating bills. The LIHEAP program began Sept. 1 for all income-eligible households. Applications will be taken on a first-come first-served basis through May 31, 2023, or until funding is exhausted. There will be no priority groups this program year. Households in need are encouraged to apply.
Due to funding limitations, there will be NO NEW enrollments in the PIPP program this year.
Applicants may apply for a Direct Vendor Payments (DVP) which provides a one-time benefit payment for income eligible homeowners and renters to gas or propane and electric vendors to help with home utility bills and for reconnection assistance. Households must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines listed below to receive a benefit from LIHEAP.
Para más de 11 miembros en el hogar, por favor agregue $590 por cada persona adicional.
Llame a la oficina de Freeport al 815-232-3141 o al 800-883-1111 para recibir un paquete de pre aplicación. Los paquetes y documentos de solicitud completados se pueden enviar por correo, correo electrónico, buzón o fax. Se pueden hacer citas limitadas para necesidades especiales
** Para presentar una solicitud, DEBE presentar TODOS los documentos requeridos. **
• Comprobante de números de Seguro Social o Número de Identificación del Contribuyente Individual (ITIN) para todos los miembros del hogar. Las personas sin un SSN o ITIN aún pueden solicitar y NICAA aconsejará si se es posible.
• Prueba de todos los ingresos brutos de todos los miembros del hogar durante 30 días antes e incluyendo la fecha de solicitud, como talones de cheques de pago, ingresos de SSA / SSI / SSD, declaraciones de pensión / jubilación, informes de desempleo, manutención de los hijos, Asistencia de TANF/AABD/ Township GA, informes de autoempleo y comprobante de ingresos cero.
• Facturas completas de calor y electricidad emitidas en los últimos 30 días.
• Completar la factura actual de agua / alcantarillado para la asistencia de la factura de agua de emergencia.
• Copia del contrato de arrendamiento vigente si se incluyen servicios públicos en el pago del alquiler. No hay más fondos para la asistencia con las facturas de agua y alcantarillado de LIHWAP. Northwestern
For more than 11 household members, please add $590 for each additional person.
Please call the Freeport office at 815-232-3141 or 800-883-1111 to receive information on how to receive a pre-application packet. Completed preapplication packets and required documents listed below may be submitted for processing by mail, email, drop box or fax. Appointments will be made for those needing help with the packet.
** To submit an application, you MUST submit ALL of the required documents. **
• Proof of Social Security numbers (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for all household members. Individuals without an SSN or ITIN can still apply and NICAA will advise.
• Proof of all gross income for all household members for 30 days prior and including the application date, such as paycheck stubs, SSA/SSI/SSD income, pension/retirement statements, unemployment reports, child support, TANF/AABD/Township GA assistance, self-employment reports and proof of zero income.
• Complete current heat and electric bills issued within the last 30 days.
• Copy of current lease if any utilities are included in the rent payment. There is no more funding for LIHWAP water and sewer bill assistance.
Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency 27 S. State Ave., Suite 102, Freeport, IL 61032 815-232-3141 or 800-883-1111 • www.nicaa.org
A coalition of advocacy and labor groups is pushing for a state law to give Illinois workers 26 weeks of paid leave if they need to recover from an illness, domestic or sexual violence, or take care of a sick family member or new child. The same groups just celebrated a legislative victory last month with the passage of five days of paid leave—negotiations that took four years but were ultimately agreed to by the state’s most influential business groups and even garnered some Republican votes.
After a quick rebrand to the Illinois Time to Care Coalition, advocates are pushing for a more ambitious leave policy, which would make Illinois the 12th state with mandatory paid family and medical leave. The United States is the only industrialized nation without a national paid parental leave law, while dozens of developing countries also have such policies.
“No one should have to choose a paycheck over their health and the health of their family,” said Wendy Pollack, Women’s Law and Policy Initiative director at the Chicago-based Shriver Center on Poverty Law. The coalition’s initial proposal—encapsulated in Senate Bill 1234 and House Bill 1530—would cover all employers in Illinois and all employees who earn at least $1,600 annually. Paid leave would also apply to contract workers.
The benefits to workers would be paid out of a newly created special state fund. The law would require employers to pay 0.73 percent of the wages for their employees and contractors into the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund, similar to the state’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. An additional fee of up to 0.05 percent could be imposed through administrative rules for administering the program.
Those who need paid leave would need to provide
documentation of pregnancy, adoption or guardianship of a new child, their own injury or illness, or that of a sick family member. The leave policy would also cover military-related time off and time needed to recover from sexual assault or domestic violence.
Those workers, if approved for leave, would receive 90 percent of their average weekly wages for their leave period, up to a maximum of $1,200 per week. Eventually that maximum would be adjusted to 90 percent of the average weekly wage in Illinois.
Those potential payouts are in line with the policies of the 11 other states with paid leave laws, although no other state’s law is quite as permissive as the proposal being pushed in Illinois. For example, although Massachusetts allows for up to 26 weeks of total paid leave in one year, it provides for only 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents and those caring for a sick family member, and 20 weeks
for those who can’t work due to a long-term illness.
But advocates pushing for paid leave in Illinois are aiming for loftier goals than the programs in other states.
Christina Green, who now works for Chicago-based advocacy organization Women Employed, was only eligible for two weeks of leave when she gave birth to her son in 2020. She would only have had access to 12 weeks of paid maternity leave at the private school she worked at if she had been employed for seven or more years.
Instead of returning to work after those two weeks, Green said she drained her savings in order to take the 12 weeks she anticipated needing. And even then, Green said it wasn’t enough. “It actually took me around 20 weeks to fully heal,” Green said. “Unfortunately, I had no other options but to return to work … I literally budgeted down to the last dollar.”
Angelica Arreguin, a sin-
gle mom and temp agency worker who organizes with the Chicago Workers Collaborative, shared through an interpreter that she was fired by her former employer when she couldn’t return to her job because her “injury did not heal on their schedule.”
“And if there comes a day that my children become ill and I need to leave work for a month, I expect to be fired instead of being allowed to return,” Arreguin said.
Advocates say paid parental leave would help ease the racial inequities suffered by women like Arreguin and Green, who is Black. The advocacy groups behind the proposal point to a permanent decrease in earnings for women who take time off to care for children or aging parents – an issue set to become more prominent as Baby Boomers age into needing more medical care over the next decade or so.
The coalition is also selling paid leave as a boon for businesses, especially in a la-
bor market where many employers have found it difficult to find or re-hire workers in the wake of COVID-19.
House sponsor state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, said lack of a safety net is preventing many women from re-entering the workforce. “If women in Illinois participated in the labor force at the same rate as women in countries with paid leave, there would be an estimated 124,000 additional workers in the state and 4.4 billion more wages,” she said.
But business groups aren’t engaging with the proposal yet. Rob Karr, President and CEO of the influential Illinois Retail Merchants Association, turned the focus back to last month’s legislative agreement on five days of paid leave. “Our focus is on the proper implementation of the historic paid leave bill that just passed the General Assembly and has yet to even be signed into law by the governor,” Karr said in a statement.
Headlines about teacher shortages abound as schools recover from the pandemic. The challenges teachers faced during the pandemic significantly increased, and many experienced burn-out so intense they considered resigning.
However, conversations about teacher shortages are
nothing new—they predate the pandemic by decades. Although there is debate over the magnitude and severity of the issue, stakeholders generally agree on the importance of recruiting and retaining highly qualified teachers.
Addressing these shortages begs the question: Are the forces behind today’s teacher shortages the same as always? Or is something new happen-
ing in the wake of the pandemic?
To understand this issue, we recently surveyed 3,478 current and former educators in Illinois. Findings reveal a complex picture.
1. A majority of educators feel their salary is low.
Less than half of current and former educators agreed that their salary was appropriate, suggesting the impor-
tance of increasing educators’ salaries in general. But given that both current and former educators found their compensation to be lacking, pay might not be the main factor driving teacher shortages.
2. The biggest factor that motivates educators to leave—and to stay—is school leadership.
Only one-third of former educators felt supported by school leadership, compared to two-thirds of current educators. School leadership
clearly plays a critical role in promoting working conditions that retain educators, which ultimately supports student development.
3. COVID-19 safety was a concern for former educators.
More current educators reported feeling safe from COVID-19 in their schools than former educators, the majority of whom left during or after the pandemic. Given that safety was a concern of educators who left, checking in on the sense of safety for
remaining educators might be a valuable practice for leadership going forward.
4. School policies must be transformed to align with the beliefs of educators of color. For educators of color, only one-fifth of those who were considering leaving their positions agreed that school policies aligned with their personal beliefs, compared to more than half of those who were considering staying.
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If you have been keeping up with local high school basketball, then you know that the Orangeville Broncos boys basketball team has often found themselves on the short end of the stick in 2023. Their season series with the Pearl City Wolves is an example of that. Back on Dec. 21, the Broncos fell to the Wolves 67-65. That was one of the Broncos’ five losses by six points or less this season.
On Wednesday, Feb. 8, the Broncos got another crack at the Wolves. It was the third time these teams would face off in the 2022-2023 season.
Although the Wolves had already clinched the season series, the Broncos were eager to avoid the sweep. The Wolves brought a record of 11-15 into the matchup, while the Broncos were just 1-23.
Despite the game being held in Pearl City, the Broncos took the court by storm.
A 24-point first quarter would prove crucial in the outcome. It was an explosive first quarter that allowed Orangeville to jump out to a 13-point lead.
Pearl City’s offense struggled to produce. Orangeville’s defense decided to roll with the punches. Although Pearl City’s Ethan Petta was practically automatic on the night, the Broncos shut down the remainder of the Wolves’ offense. At the halftime break, Oran-
geville held a 34-20 lead. Some foul trouble had the Wolves in trouble early in the second half. The Broncos got to the line for 23 free throw attempts on the night, while the Wolves shot just nine themselves. Mitch Soddy did a majority of the damage at the line, going eight for ten on the game. Cody Wirth was three for four at the line, while Boden Gustafson was a perfect two for two. As a team, the Broncos hit 14 of their 23 free throw attempts.
Petta continued to carry the Pearl City offense in the second half. Petta nearly single-handedly led the way in a Wolves’ comeback as they tried to erase the deficit. Petta went off for 30 points in the game, including going five for six at the charity stripe. Despite his big performance, the Wolves were unable to complete the comeback as Orangeville won 59-51.
Petta was the only Pearl City player in double figures. Will Birchen was next up
with eight points. The loss dropped Pearl City’s record to 11-16 on the year.
On the other end, the Broncos had four players in double digits. Wirth led the way with 16 points, while Soddy finished with 12. Ben Briggs was right behind him with 11 points and Kyle Kloepping was the fourth in double digits with ten. On Wednesday, Feb. 15, the Broncos will play host to the Pecatonica Indians for their final home regular season game.
On Thursday, Feb. 9 the Orangeville Broncos girls basketball team finished off their 2022-2023 regular season with a victory over the Pecatonica Indians. The win improved Orangeville’s record to 25-4. The Broncos now have two consecutive seasons with 25 plus wins and back-to-back Northwest Upstate Illini-North Conference championships.
For their final game of the regular season, the Lady Broncos put on a show as they hit the court running in the first quarter. Whitney
Sullivan had a hot start with 10 first quarter points. Sullivan sunk a three-pointer and a free throw in the big opening quarter. Laney Cahoon had the hot hand early on as well. Cahoon sunk a pair of three-pointers on her way to eight first quarter points. Eventually, the duo helped the Broncos jump out to a 23-9 lead at the end of one.
Sullivan continued to find success in the second quarter With another seven points, Sullivan brought her game total to 17 points before the halftime break. Nadalee Doyle added four second quarter points of her own, including a
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seven points in the fourth, which was just enough to leave the game tied 44-44 at the end of regulation.
The overtime period featured a physical battle. Only two points would be scored in the extra period and, fortunately for the Panthers, they came from the hands of Lobdell. A pair of free throws decided a winner in this one as Le-Win picked up the 46-44 victory. Schulz led the team with 14 points, while Lobdell had eight and Gage Dunker had seven.
A few days later, the Panthers were back on the floor for what would be another grueling matchup.
On Wednesday, Feb. 8 the Panthers played host to the Stockton Blackhawks.
It was a defensive battle from the start. Just 10 points were scored in the first quarter, but it was the Panthers who found themselves on top 6-4. By halftime, that lead shrunk to just one point as they went into the break up 14-13.
A majority of the Panthers’ offense came at the free throw line in the second half. In the fourth quarter alone, Le-Win went 11 for 13 at the stripe. The clutch free throw shooting was enough to get the Panthers the 35-28 victory. Dunker
pair of free throws. Cahoon added another six points as well, helping the Broncos take a 40-15 lead into halftime.
With the massive lead, the Broncos eased towards their twenty-fifth victory. Doyle sunk another three-pointer, while Leah Baker hit a pair of second half baskets. The Broncos already had control of this one, however, as they held on for a 53-26 victory.
Sullivan led the way in the victory with 19 points. Cahoon was next up for the Broncos with 16 points, while Doyle had 11. The trio scored 87 percent of Orangeville’s points in the victory.
With the win, the Broncos wrapped up their regular season and went into the post-
season riding a three-game winning streak. Just like everyone says at the beginning
of the year, the Broncos are heading into the postseason playing their best ball.
and Schulz led the way in the victory with 10 points each.
It was the Panthers’ tenth win decided by 10 points or less. Time and time again, Le-Win has found a way to come out on top. Le-Win Head Coach, Kyle Benson, spoke about what makes this team special in those big games. “We have been fortunate to win so many close games this season. I don’t think our kids are phased by big moments. They have been in big moments in multiple sports over the years so they have learned how to handle those high-stress situations. That doesn’t mean we will always succeed in those situations, but it certainly doesn’t hurt either.
Being multi-sport athletes is a big reason why we seem to handle pressure situations fairly well.”
The Panthers are hopeful their regular season success in close games can carry into the postseason. “Being comfortable in tight games could benefit us in those situations in the postseason, but there are many good teams in our area that possess the same ability to handle pressure situations. It just comes down to who makes one more winning play than the other team” Benson shared.
The regular season is dwindling down quickly. On Thursday, Feb. 16 the Panthers will play host to Aquin Catholic for their final game of the regular season.
University of Illinois Extension is hosting its annual 4-H Super Saturday on Saturday, March 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Stephenson County Farm Bureau, 210 W. Spring St. Freeport, IL. Super Saturday is a 3-hour event designed to give area youth ages 5 to 18 a chance to explore the many project areas available through the 4-H program. This event is open to all area youth, regardless of 4-H membership.
Youth between the ages of 8-18 are invited to attend and experience three hands-
on workshops where they can choose from making appetizers, woodburning, farming simulator, friendship bracelet making, propagating a house plant, esports, animal science, making a diorama, games, macrame, vet science, EMT/First Aid, & how to be a pharmacist. The cost is $3 per participant.
Youth between the ages of 5-7 are invited to participate in our 4-H Cloverbud Super Saturday at the same time and location. This workshop is also from 8:30 a.m. – noon, but the younger youth will be explor-
ing all about BUGS! They will make bug catchers, go on a bug hunt, learn how to weave, and make & eat some fun snacks. The cost for these youth is $3 per participant.
Registration deadline for Super Saturday 2023 is Feb. 26, 2023. To see a list of workshops available for each age group and to register, visit the University of Illinois Extension website at: go.illinois.edu/SuperSaturday. Workshops have size limitations. Please call Brenda at 815-235-4125 with any questions.
STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
STEPHENSON COUNTY-IN PROBATE
In Re the Matter of the estate of:
Donald G. Miller, Deceased. No. 23-PR-4 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATIONCLAIMS
Notice is given of the death of Donald G. Miller, of Freeport, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on January 26, 2023, to:
Kathy J. Miller
237 W. Garfield Freeport, IL 61032
as Independent Executor of the Estate of Donald G. Miller, whose attorney is Anthony V. Coon Attorney At Law
10 N. Galena Ave., Ste. 210 Freeport, Illinois 61032
The estate will be administered without Court supervision unless, under Section 28.4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/284), any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a Petition To Terminate to the Clerk.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at the Stephenson County Courthouse, 15 N. Galena Avenue, Freeport, Illinois 61032, or with the representative, or both, on or before August 11, 2023, and any claim not filed on or before said date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after ithas been filed.
Date: January 27, 2023.
Kathy J. Miller Executor By: Anthony V. Coon Anthony V. Coon, Attorney At Law Anthony V. Coon, #6269568Attorney at Law
10 N. Galena Ave., Ste. 210 Freeport, IL 61032
815-235-2212
Fax 815-232-5500
tonycoonlaw@aol.com
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THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
STEPHENSON COUNTY, ILLINOIS
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Plaintiff, -v.-
TERRY
DIANE , UNKNOWNFEINBERG
OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS
Defendant
2022 FC 23
NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 9, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on March 14, 2023, at the Stephenson County Courthouse, 15 N. Galena Ave. (West Door), FREEPORT, IL, 61032, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE IN THE COUNTY OF STEPHENSON AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, TO-WIT:
LOT NUMBER FIFTEEN (15) IN BLOCK NUMBER THREE (3) IN BAILEY’S PARK SUBDIVISION IN THE TOWN OF SILVER CREEK, NOW A PART OF THE CITY OF FREEPORT, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF FREEPORT, IN THE COUNTY OF STEPHENSON AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Commonly known as 16 E WAYNE ST, FREEPORT, IL 61032
Property Index No. 1819-06-278-012
The real estate is improved with a single family residence.
The judgment amount was $77,320.10.
Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for 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 mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.
If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driv-
er’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
For information, contact CHAD LEWIS, ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810, CHICAGO, IL, 60601 (561) 241-6901. Please refer to file number 22020057.
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.
CHAD LEWIS ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC 205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810 CHICAGO IL, 60601 561-241-6901
E-Mail: ILMAIL@RASLG.COM
Attorney File No. 22-020057
Attorney ARDC No. 6306439
Case Number: 2022 FC 23 TJSC#: 43-61
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Case # 2022 FC 23 I3212957
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Feb. 8, 15 & 22, 2023) 432518
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STEPHENSON COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff,
CORNERSTONE CREDIT
RABEY, MIDLAND FUNDING
LLC AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE, N.A., KEENA BOOLMAN, CHRISTOPHER BOOLMAN
Defendant 2022 FC 9
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 14, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on March 14, 2023, at the Stephenson County Courthouse, 15 N. Galena Ave. (West Door), FREEPORT, IL, 61032, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:
THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT 1 AND THE NORTH QUARTER OF LOT 4 IN BLOCK 31 IN KNOWLTON’S SECOND ADDITION TO THE TOWN (NOW CITY) OF FREEPORT.
Commonly known as 1020 S OAK AVENUE, FREEPORT, IL 61032
Property Index No. 1814-31-451-026
The real estate is improved with a single family residence.
The judgment amount was $51,246.87.
Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for 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 mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is of-
fered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.
If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
For information, contact CHAD LEWIS, ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810, CHICAGO, IL, 60601 (561) 241-6901. Please re-
This creamy side dish will go with any main entrée. It would be great with the Beef Wellington Dish below. It will become a favorite.
4 bunches broccoli, cut into florets
6 T. butter, divided
The ugly winter popped up again, but we soon got some warmer weather for the weekdays. I guess February is going to be a month of constant surprises. This week we are having a “red” theme. The recipes are also a part of the “throw back” to cooking. The term they use is “retro,” and older readers might recognize some things from as far back as fifty years ago. Have a great week cooking.
The “in” cooking thing is to make retro recipes. There is nothing more retro than a Jell-O salad made with cola. I read somewhere that Jell-O salads have gone the way of cassette tapes. This one is special enough to have survived. You don’t mold it, you put it in a 9 x 13 pan and cut it into squares to serve. You could put it into a 9 x 13 glass pan (if you haven’t given yours away), cut it and let everyone serve themselves. Hint: you can still buy black cherry Jell-O in many grocery stores and some Dollar Generals. Enjoy this salad from the past.
1 can (15 oz.) pitted dark sweet cherries
1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple
1 pkg. (3 oz.) black cherry-flavored Jell-O
1 pkg. (3 oz.) raspberry
Jell-O
1 can (12 oz.) Pepsi or
Coca Cola, chilled
1 C. finely chopped celery
1 C. chopped and toasted
pecans
½ C. flaked coconut (optional)
6 oz. cream cheese, softened
Drain cherries and pineapple, reserving juices; add enough water to juice to make 2 cups of liquid. Bring liquid to a boil; add gelatin, stirring to dissolve. Stir in cola. Chill until slightly thickened. Combine celery, pecans, cherries, pineapple, and if desired coconut in a bowl. Beat cream cheese in a separate bowl until smooth and fluffy; add fruit mixture to cream cheese, stirring well. Fold cream cheese mixture into Jell-O. Pour into a 9 x 13 pan. Chill until firm. Cut into squares to serve.
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ C. flour
2 C. 2% milk
1 large egg yolk, beaten
1 C. grated Parmesan cheese
½ t. salt
¼ t. pepper
½ C. seasoned breadcrumbs
Preheat oven to 400. Place half of the broccoli in a steamer basket; place basket in a large saucepan over 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Place in a greased 9 x 13 baking dish; repeat with remaining broccoli.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 T. butter. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended, gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolk; return all to the pan. Stirring constantly, cook and stir 1 minute longer. Remove from heat; stir in the cheese, salt and pepper. Pour over broccoli. In a small skillet cook breadcrumbs in remaining butter until golden brown. Sprinkle over the top. Bake, uncovered, 15 to 19 minutes or until heated through.
The traditional beef Wellington is made with a very expensive cut of meat. This recipe is for those of us who are on a budget. You could substitute ground turkey in this recipe as well. Try this version of a Five-Star dish and see if it becomes a favorite.
½ C. chopped fresh mushrooms
1 T. butter
2 t. flour
¼ t. pepper, divided
½ C. half-and-half cream
1 egg yolk
2 T. finely chopped onion
¼ t. salt
½ lb. ground beef
1 tube (4 oz.) refrigerated crescent rolls
Slightly beaten egg
1 t. dried parsley flakes
In a saucepan, sauté the mushrooms in butter until softened. Stir in flour and 1/8 t. pepper until blended. Grad-
ually add the cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
In a bowl, combine the egg yolk, onion, 2 T. mushroom sauce, salt, and remaining pepper. Crumble the beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 2 loaves. Separate crescent dough into to 2 rectangles on a baking sheet. Seal perforations. Place a meat loaf on each rectangle. Bring dough edges together and pinch to seal. If desired, brush with egg wash. Bake at 350 until golden brown and a thermometer inserted into the meat loaf reads 160, 24 to 28 minutes. Warm remaining sauce over low heat; stir in parsley. Serve sauce over the Wellingtons.
Casserole
If you are looking for an alternative to beef, this chicken noodle casserole with its creamy sauce will be a winner. It has plenty to make that creaminess. I always remind you that you can use rotisserie chicken to get things put together quickly. You can also buy canned chicken that works well.
1 can cream of chicken soup
½ C. mayonnaise
2 T. lemon juice
2 C. chicken
1 small onion, chopped
¼ C. green pepper, chopped finely
¼ C. sweet red pepper, chopped finely
1 C. shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 C. shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
12 oz. egg noodles, cooked and drained
In a large bowl, combine the soup, mayo, and lemon juice. Stir in the chicken, onion, peppers, ½ C. Monterey Jack and ½ C. cheddar. Add noodles and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 2-quart baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30 to 35 minutes. Top with remaining cheeses. Bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes longer.
These are unique bars and go along with our “red” month. They are easy to assemble. Be sure you buy the pie filling that has “more cherries” because the other pie filling is mostly the glazed filling. It will cost you more money, but the taste is better.
1¼ C. flour
½ C. packed brown sugar
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THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.
CHAD LEWIS ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC 205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810 CHICAGO IL, 60601 561-241-6901
E-Mail: ILMAIL@RASLG.COM
Attorney File No. 21-121354
Attorney ARDC No. 6306439
Case Number: 2022 FC 9 TJSC#: 43-24
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Case # 2022 FC 9 I3212939
(Published in The Shopper’s Guide Feb. 8, 15 & 22, 2023) 432520
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Lena-Winslow Community Unit School District No. 202 County of Stephenson State of Illinois
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 7:00 p.m. at the Lena-Winslow Junior High School Library, 517 Fremont Street, Lena, Illinois to hear testimony on the intention of the Board of Education of Lena-Winslow Community Unit School District No. 202 to request a modification of State Board Rules and/or School Code Mandates.
It is the intent of the District to improve student achievement and to recruit and maintain highly qualified staff. The purpose of the Hearing will be to receive public comment
on the proposed waiver of school tuition for children of full-time Le-Win employees.
Pete Conway Secretary, Board of Education
Jason Kempel
President, Board of Education (Published in The Shopper’s Guide Feb. 15, 2023)
432804
Loran Township Annual Meeting Agenda
Notice is given that March 1, 2023 is the last day for any 15 or more registered voters in Loran Township to request an agenda item for consideration by the electors at the annual meeting. This is done by giving written notice to:
Deb Foust –Township Clerk 215 E. South Street Pearl City IL 61062
(Published in The Shopper’s Guide Feb. 15, 2023) 432805
TAX DEED NO.: 2023TX3
FILED: 1/9/2023
TAKE NOTICE
County of Jo Daviess
Date Premises Sold: October 19, 2020
Certificate No.: 2020 00144
Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2019
Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A
Warrant No.: N/A
Installment No.: N/A
subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.
This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 5, 2023.
This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Jo Daviess County in 330 N. Bench St., Galena, IL 61036, Court Room 1, on July 17, 2023 at 9:00 AM.
You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.
YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY
Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 5, 2023 by applying to the County Clerk of Jo Daviess, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Galena, Illinois.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
THE COUNTY CLERK
330 North Bench Street Room 104 Galena, IL 61036 (815) 777-0161
Equity One Investment Fund LLC
Purchaser or Assignee
January 13, 2023
Jessica Cannon as Independent Executor of the Edward W. Coppernoll
Jessica Cannon
THIS
Property Located at: 212 North Park Street, Stockton, IL 61085
Legal Description or Property Index No.: 17001-171-00
This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 5, 2023.
The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any
Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Edward W. Coppernoll
Terry Batchelder
Terry Batchelder
Occupant
William A. Hart
Anthony R Bird
Angela Kaiser, County Clerk of Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Claimants, Judgment
Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as
“Unknown Owners”
“Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”
10750-929534 (Published in
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.
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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, religion, 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 advertising 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
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½ C. butter flavored Crisco
1 C. chopped nuts, divided
½ C. sweetened shredded coconut
Filling:
2 pkgs. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
2/3 C. sugar
2 eggs, room temperature
2 t. vanilla
2 cans (21 oz. each) cherry pie filling
Preheat oven to 350. Line
a 9 x 13 baking pan with foil, letting ends extended up sides: grease foil. In a bowl, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in shortening until fine crumbs form. Stir in ½ C. nuts and coconut. Set aside
½ C. crumb mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture into prepared pan. Bake until lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes.
Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over hot crust. Bake 15 minutes. Spread pie filling on top of cream cheese filling. Combine remaining nuts and reserved mixture, sprinkle over cherries. Bake 15 minutes more. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate until chilled. Lifting with foil, remove mixture from pan. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers (if you have any!)
If you take any notice, you will recognize that I like “poke” cakes. I think they are easy to make and are pretty. This one is cherry flavored, and I have not seen a recipe that uses cherry Jell-O. It is only fitting that the first and last recipes this week deal with what has been tagged as a “retro” food—Jell-O.
1 pkg. white cake mix (regular size)
1 pkg. (3 oz.) cherry Jell-O
1½ C. boiling water
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
2 C. frozen whipped topping
1 can (21 oz.) cherry pie filling
Prepare the cake mix according to package directions, using a 9 x 13 greased baking pan. Bake cake at 350 for 30
to 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Dissolve the Jell-O in boiling water. Cool cake on a wire rack for 3 to 5 minutes. Poke holes in the cake with a meat fork or wooden skewer; gradually pour Jell-O over the cake. Cool for 15 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Fold in whipped topping. Carefully spread over cake. Top with pie filling. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Cut into squares and enjoy.
Final Thoughts
I had to write this column while the snow and ice were dumping on Lena, Illinois. I am hoping for warmer weather by Sunday and then the first two days of the week. It is a whole lot easier for floral shops to deliver when it isn’t below zero weather. I guess I can put up with a little snow if the rest of the week and next is clear. Just like everyone else, I am tired of winter even though it hasn’t been like some of our previous ones.
Winterfest went off with lots of people having a good time. Super Bowl is in the history books too. We now go into the long season before spring comes around. High school and college sports now become our television entertainment.
I hear from my friends who are in the South, and I really have no sympathy when they tell me it is cold down there (sixty degrees is cold!). It is funny that we are always wanting some other kind of weather than what we have. Fat Tuesday will be in one more week, and then it is time to think about meatless Fridays. We will be looking for some meatless recipes. We continue to look for red recipes and some good warming soups. If you have any recipes that you would like to share with us, 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 scoopshopper@ rvpublishing.com.
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and ham, and cheesy potato. Sandwiches include egg salad and ham salad.
The charge is $6 for adults, $3 for ages five through 12, and free for children under five. Both dine-in and carry-out are available.
Auditions will be held for the upcoming play, Belles; A play in two acts and forty-five phone calls by Mark Dunn. Roles are needed for six female parts and one male part with auditions taking place on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Mighty Richards Players Dessert Theater at 203 W. High, Orangeville, IL.
For more information, call 815-819-1310.
Plaintiff, -v.TERRY DIANE FEINBERG , UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS
Defendant 2022 FC 23 NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 9, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on March 14, 2023, at the Stephenson County Courthouse, 15 N. Galena Ave. (West Door), FREEPORT, IL, 61032, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 16 E WAYNE ST, FREEPORT, IL 61032
Property Index No. 18-19-06278-012
The real estate is improved with a single family residence.
The judgment amount was $77,320.10.
Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for 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 mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.
If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property
Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
For information, contact CHAD LEWIS, ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810, CHICAGO, IL, 60601 (561) 241-6901. Please refer to file number 22-020057. 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.
CHAD LEWIS ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC 205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810 CHICAGO IL, 60601 561-241-6901
E-Mail: ILMAIL@RASLG.COM
Attorney File No. 22-020057
Attorney ARDC No. 6306439
Case Number: 2022 FC 23
TJSC#: 43-61
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Case # 2022 FC 23
I3212957
(Published in The Shopper’s Guide Feb. 8, 15 & 22, 2023) 432519
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
STEPHENSON COUNTY, ILLINOIS
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Plaintiff, -v.CORNERSTONE CREDIT UNION, LAURA RABEY, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE, N.A. , KEENA BOOLMAN, CHRISTOPHER BOOLMAN
Defendant
ment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 14, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on March 14, 2023, at the Stephenson County Courthouse, 15 N. Galena Ave. (West Door), FREEPORT, IL, 61032, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:
Commonly known as 1020 S OAK AVENUE, FREEPORT, IL 61032
Property Index No. 18-14-31451-026
The real estate is improved with a single family residence.
The judgment amount was $51,246.87.
Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for 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 mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.
If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C)
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
For information, contact CHAD LEWIS, ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810, CHICAGO, IL, 60601 (561) 241-6901. Please refer to file number 21-121354.
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.
CHAD LEWIS ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC 205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810 CHICAGO IL, 60601 561-241-6901
E-Mail: ILMAIL@RASLG.COM
Attorney File No. 21-121354
Attorney ARDC No. 6306439
Case Number: 2022 FC 9
TJSC#: 43-24
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Case # 2022 FC 9
I3212939
(Published in The Shopper’s Guide Feb 8, 15 & 22, 2023) 432521
Is there anything as comfy, cozy and wonderful to a dairy farmer as the sounds and smells of a contented herd of cows lying in a bed of straw in a nice warm barn on a frigid winter night? We had a couple of cold nights last week and it reminded me of this. When we were growing up on the farm in Wisconsin there were some pretty frigid nights. On those winter nights when we knew it was going to be down in the single digits or colder, we would throw down a few extra bales of straw from the haymow and stack them up inside the barn against the outside doors to keep the cold out. In the morning those straw bales stacked around
the doors would have a nice layer of frost on them, but the worst of the cold air had stayed outside. With ninetysix cows all throwing off a great deal of body heat, the barn stayed nice and warm even though the wind blew, and the temps dropped lower and lower throughout the night. In the morning when we stepped inside the barn, we were greeted with the sounds of contented animals chewing
their cuds with steam exiting their nostrils as they breathed in rhythm with each other. Sometimes nearly every cow would be lying down in their stanchions which was quite an impressive sight as well.
Cows are really very social animals who love to be with other cows and people too. A good dairy farmer becomes almost one with the herd, caring for them and looking after their needs with a real sense of protection and concern. It’s funny how the herd knows exactly when a stranger comes around. They get a little restless and uneasy until they get to know the person and feel safe. Dairy farmers are conscientious
about their animals partly because it is their livelihood, but also because there is an innate sense of protection that he has for his animals.
I was watching the cable program called, The Amazing Dr. Pol, the other day. He has a veterinarian practice and animal health clinic over in Michigan and they have been making a television program about his practice for several years. I love watching the show and seeing how much affection these animal owners have for their sick pets and farm animals. Dr. Pol always seems to know just what to do to get those animals up and healthy again. I’m sure they edit out the times when
the animals don’t make it as that wouldn’t make for very good television. It is pretty amazing how much love and responsibility people show for their animals. Our youngest daughter has always been especially fond of every living creature she ever saw. One of our favorite father-daughter times was when I would take her to a pet store, which was often, and we would just walk around and see all the different kinds of pets there were. We did this for years, all the way up until she was grown up. We usually came home with
Supporting educators of color is important for many reasons, given the benefits for all students, especially students of color. But, as other scholars have asserted, this goal can be realized only if accompanied by structural changes to working conditions that have historically excluded these educators.
5. School leaders must cultivate supportive environments for early-career educators.
For early-career educators, less than half of those who were considering leaving felt accepted in their workplaces, compared to 85 percent of those who were considering staying. With nearly half of teachers leaving the profession within 5 years, creating supportive environments— through programs such as mentoring—could be one mechanism to decrease attrition.
So, are teacher shortages in the wake of the pandemic
a new gerbil, bunny, fish or something. I had a hard time saying no to my baby girl.
In Proverbs 27:23 we read; know well the condition of your flocks and give attention to your herds. God gave man dominion over the animals to treat them well and help the animal become useful to man. Whether they are a pet bringing joy and companionship or livestock providing food and clothing for our needs, our job is to care for them and give them a good life as best we can. Until next week, God bless.
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driven by new or old causes? It’s complicated.
Issues like low salaries and fraught relationships with leadership are tales as old as time. But improving teachers’ sense of safety and working to align school policies with the values of educators of color are issues that deserve a spotlight in the post-pandemic period.
As states invest in policies to address teacher shortages, it’s important not to forget about the importance of school leadership. Schools must cultivate leaders who forge positive relationships with and promote feelings of safety among staff, align policies to the values of educators of color, and enhance novice educators’ support systems.
Shereen Oca Beilstein, PhD, is a research specialist at the Illinois Workforce and Education Research Collaborative (IWERC). Meg Bates, PhD, is the director of IWERC.
