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Lady Broncos open 2023 softball season 2-0

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT

The Orangeville Broncos’ varsity softball team appears to have picked up right where they left off in 2022. Two games in, the Broncos are off to a 2-0 start thanks to a pair of offensive explosions.

On Tuesday, March 21 the Broncos were finally able to open their 2023 season as they traveled to face off with the Milledgeville Missiles. After a scoreless first inning, the Broncos settled in and put the bats to work. Their first run of the season came from some aggressive baserunning by Anika Kraft. After Kraft singled up the middle, she moved to second on a wild pitch and eventually advanced to third on a Hanna Broge grounder. An error would allow Kraft to score, giving the Broncos their first lead of the year.

Just one pitch after Kraft scored, Addy Wheeler roped a double to center field. Ava Theisen followed up with her own line drive up the middle, driving Wheeler in to score and giving Orangeville a 2-0 lead. Then, Megan Holder hit a double of her own, driving in Theisen for the Broncos’ third run of the day.

The Broncos broke out for seven runs in the top of the third. A single by Wheeler drove in a pair of runs. Holder got the bench on their feet with a two-run, two out

homerun. Meghan Carlisle doubled to left, driving in another run. The Broncos wound up scoring five runs with two outs in the third inning to blow the game wide open. At the end of three, the Broncos held a 10-0 lead over the Missiles.

Eventually, Orangeville managed to make short work of the Missiles as they won by a score of 13-1 in just five innings. While the offense stood out, the pitching duo of Leah Baker and Laney Holland would not be overlooked. Baker was dynamite from the circle, tossing four scoreless innings with two strikeouts and just three hits allowed. Holland pitched one inning in relief, allowing two hits and one unearned run while getting a strikeout.

At the plate, Holder led the way, going four for five with one run scored and three runs batted in. Wheeler was right there with her, going three for four with three runs scored and a trio of RBI. Carlisle was also productive, going two for three with three RBI. Kraft finished the day going two for two with three runs scored and a pair of walks.

The very next day, the Broncos were back on the road as they traveled to face off with Ashton-Franklin Center. It was another explosive day for the Orangeville offense as their momentum rolled right into Wednesday’s

game.

In the top of the first inning, the Broncos put up six runs. They would go on to match that number in the top of the second, and again in the top of the third. At the end of three, Orangeville held a massive 18-0 lead.

AFC would score three late runs in the bottom of the fifth, but they were unable to erase the massive deficit.

Eventually, Orangeville won by a score of 23-3 in just five innings.

While the offense once again stood out, so did the pitching. Holland allowed just three hits and one earned run, while striking out six in just over three innings of work.

At the plate, the Broncos racked up 11 hits as a team. Wheeler led the way, going one for three with three runs scored and four RBI. Theisen wound up going one for three with three runs scored and one RBI. It was Holland who had the big day, however. To go along with her impressive pitching performance, Holland was three for three at the plate with two walks, one run scored, and four RBI. AFC struggled to throw strikes as the Broncos picked up 12 walks as a team on the day.

On Saturday, April 1 the Broncos are set to face off with the Scales Mound-River Ridge Hornets, at 430 p.m. in Scales Mound.

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Obituaries

Paul Fox

Paul Robert Fox of Lena passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at the Lena Living Center. He was born to Morrell Robert and Cecelia (Smith) Fox on Aug. 26, 1940, in Freeport Illinois. Paul was raised on the family farm, he went to different country schools, and then later went to Stockton High School graduating in 1958.

He married Shirley Miller on May 25, 1962, at Woodbine Grace Bible Church. In 1963 he joined the National Guard and served 4 ½ years.

Paul worked at Micro Switch, R-D Manufacturing, drove the school bus for Lena-Winslow and later drove semi for Werhane Enterprise for 35 years.

Paul was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Le-Aqua-Na Sportsman Club, Lena Wolf Hollow Golf Course, the Eagles Club, and a member of the Lena Fire Department for 32 years. His hobbies were fishing, hunting,

ThomaS a . Below

Thomas A. Below, age 71 of Tocoma, WA, formerly of Stockton, IL passed away un-

snowmobiling, boating at the river and pontoon rides with the family. He always made time to go to all of the activities of his children and grandchildren. He volunteered at Wolf Hollow picking up golf balls on the driving range, helped with the Thanksgiving dinner every year at the Iron Horse and was instrumental in the building of the Le-Win Track and Field along with Wolf Hollow Golf Course. He became a fond lover of his house pets and was an AVID Chicago Bears fan.

Paul is survived by his wife Shirley, children Dawn (Jeff) Yeager Janesville, WI.; Duane (Jana) Fox of Dyersville, IA.; and Denise Flack of Rock City, IL. Grandchildren Dr. Brandon (Dr. Bailey) Yeager, Ariel and Kaden

expectedly on Feb. 27, 2023. He was born on July 27, 1951, in Freeport, IL. He graduated from Stockton High School in

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Yeager, Sydney and Taylor Fox, Orion and Chloe Flack and Tonya Orshall. Brotherin-law Jerry Miller and sisterin-law Linda Miller. Two God Children, Brent Kappes and Debra Schrader Hawk. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, his in laws Eugene & Imogene Miller, and son-inlaw Wade Flack.

Services will be held on April 15, 2023, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. The visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. Funeral Services will begin at 11 a.m. with Pastor Thomas John Mosbo officiating and a luncheon to follow. Cremation rights have been accorded. The burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family is asking for memorials to be given to the Lena Fire Department or the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh. com.

1969. Tom served in the U.S. Army from 19701972 and 1978-1987. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and gardening. Tom is survived by his brother, Jerold R. (Eileen) Below of Elijay, GA; and his sister, Judith K. (Donald) Schiess of Stockton, IL He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold E. and Clara D. Below; and his infant brother, James J. Below.

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Sharon Knou P

Sharon K. Knoup age 81 of Pearl City, IL passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023. She was born in Pearl City, IL on May 31, 1941, to Francis Lee and Hazel (Dietrich) Croffoot. Sharon Married Charles “Chuck” D. Knoup on Dec. 6, 1959. Charles passed away on Oct. 28, 2005. Sharon graduated from Pearl City High School in 1959. She began her working career at Marthas Café from there she worked at Amber Lights and Little Johns Tap all in Pearl City, IL. She enjoyed traveling to Branson, MO. Her children and grandchildren were her life. She would do anything for them at any time.

She is survived by her children Sherrie (Rick) Wanner of Glendive, MT, Kirk (Stacey) Knoup, Todd Knoup, Tri-

cia (Mark) Goldsmith all of Pearl City, IL;

grandchildren- Ian (Ashley)

Goldsmith, Tyler (Katina) Knoup, Austin (Nycole Ryner)

Knoup, Alex (Megan Bacchi)

Goldsmith, Abbey Goldsmith, Nick (Kaitlyn Williams)

Knoup; great grandchildrenZander Knoup and Lincoln

Goldsmith; step sisters- Marion Taber, Pat Vanderheyden, Bonnie (Jan) Lawfer; In lawsBonnie Dittmar, Bob (Sharon) Knoup, John (Jill) Knoup all of Pearl City, Ed (Linda) Knoup of Freeport, Pat (Harvey) Kubley of Monticello, WI and Margaret (Mike) Knoup of Rockford; 19 niec-

Church news

St. John’s Lutheran Church

St. John’s Lutheran Church, Pearl City, will celebrate Palm Sunday on April 2. A Worship Service with Holy Communion will begin at 9 a.m. with Pastor Michelle Knight presiding. Special music will be provided by the Chancel Choir as well as a piano and organ duet. Join in the waving of the palms. The service will be available on Livestream on the St. John’s Pearl City Facebook Page. Sunday school will be held during church. Confirmation Class will meet on April 2 at 5:30 p.m. in the Youth and Family Center. Dinner will be provided before Confirmation Class. Dominoes will be played in Luther Hall on April 4. Everyone in the community is invited to this fun activity which begins at 9 a.m. The

Men’s Breakfast group will meet April 5 at Garden View Restaurant in Lena at 7:30 a.m. All men in the community are invited to attend.

Maundy Thursday service will be April 6 at 6:30 p.m. with communion, Chancel Choir singing, and the stripping of the altar. Good Friday services will be held on April 7 at 7:30 p.m.

The Northwest Conference 2023 Spring Gathering of the Women of the ELCA will be held on Thursday, April 13 at 11.a.m. at Deer Ridge Ministry. The Brunch and program will be presented by Pastor Dave and Louise Decker. Registration forms and fees need to be submitted by April 3. Information and forms are available at the church.

The Christian Education Committee is excited to announce the plan for Vacation Bible School (VBS) this summer. Community VBS Family Nights will take place on May 7, June 4, July 2, and Aug. 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. A meal will be served from 5 to 5:20 p.m. for families to enjoy.

Families may register threeyear-olds to fifth graders to

es and nephews. Sharon was proceeded in death by her husband; parents, mother and father-in-law Clark (Tobe) and Martha Knoup; 3 brothers in law- Neil Dittmar, Delbert Knoup, and Steve Knoup.

Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 25, 2023, at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Pearl City, IL with a brief visitation from 10 a.m. until time of service. A visitation was held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2023, at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Pearl City, IL.

Pastor Shellie Knight officiated the service. Burial tookplace at Highland Cemetery in Pearl City, IL.

A memorial has been established in her memory. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamon fh.com.

participate in Community VBS Family Nights by going to https://tinyurl.com/stjohnpcvbs. Sign up by April 10. St. John’s Lutheran Church of Pearl City is located at 229 S. First St., in Pearl City. To contact the church, call 815443-2215 for information.

Stockton Community Choir

The Stockton Community Choir will be performing the Cantata “Come to the Cross and Remember” on April 2, 2023, at 6 p.m. The Cantata will be held at Calvary United Methodist Church. The Stockton Community Choir is under the direction of Lana Crandall. The cantata is a great way to begin Holy Week.

Pearl City Community Choir

The Pearl City Community Choir will present the Easter Cantata “We are Witnesses” on Friday, March 31 at 7p.m. and on Palm Sunday, April 2 at 2p.m. at Pearl City United Methodist Church.

Recycling event to be held April 22

Northwest Illinois residents and businesses are invited to participate in the upcoming recycling collection set for Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Elizabeth Community Building rear parking area just off U.S. Route 20, at 330 N. West Street, Elizabeth, Illinois.

Curbside recycling has been added to this event. For a fee of $5 per household, a single stream recycling dumpster will be available. Eligible items for drop off include consumer glass bottles and jars, consumer plastics and metal cans, cardboard and paper including magazines, junk mail and newspapers. Other categories collected at the event also include fees to cover recycling expenses while some categories are free. No paint, no tires, and no household hazardous waste items will be accepted.

A $.70 per pound recycling fee is being charged for all small household, rechargeable and power unit batteries. These batteries will be weighed at the event to determine the recycling fee amount due. Large lead-acid batteries will be accepted for free. Electronics with a screen of any kind will be collected for a $25 fee per item. This would include computer monitors/screens, laptops, and all types of televisions. Large household appliances will be accepted for $10 each and include refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, air condition-

ers, dehumidifiers, microwaves, etc.

Paper shredding of confidential documents is also being offered with a $5 fee per participating household or business. These items will need to have any binder or paper clips removed. Compact and large fluorescent bulbs will also be accepted with CFL and bulbs under 5 feet costing $ 1.00 each and larger fluorescent bulbs costing $2 each.

Free recycling categories include most small electronic items such as computer towers, VCRs, DVD players, printers, keyboards, mice, cables, phones, radios, copiers, cell phones and more. Small household appliances are also accepted at no charge including vacuums, coffee makers, toasters, small saws, drills, holiday lights, hair dryers and more. Unwanted prescription medications will also be collected for free. No sharps will be accepted.

Small and large metal items are eligible for drop off for free including bicycles, swing sets, metal shelving, metal cabinets, lawn and garden tractors, lawn mowers, metal furniture, outdoor grills, and more.

The event has been organized by the Jo-Carroll Solid Waste Agency. For more information or questions, please contact Mark Maidak, at 815-718-0238, or via e-mail at mwmaidak@gmail.com.

IMAGINE-a-bowl to Benefit Pediatric Therapy at FHN

The FHN Foundation is pleased to present an evening of bowling in support of improvements to FHN Memorial Hospital’s pediatric therapy department. IMAGINE-a-bowl will be held Thursday, April 27 at 4 Seasons Bowling Center, 1100 W. Galena Avenue in Freeport. Check-in begins at 5 p.m. with the first ball thrown at 6 p.m.

Teams of six bowlers are encouraged

to bring out their inner child and dress up for the evening; individuals may raise or donate the $50 entry fee. Those who raise at least $100 will receive a Striking Success for Children t-shirt, and individuals who raise $250 or more will receive a Striking Success for Children t-shirt and sweatshirt. Please submit your donations to the Foundation by April 10 to receive your shirt(s) the night of the event.

All proceeds raised will go toward room renovations, a new storage area, and equipment for the pediatric therapy area at FHN Memorial Hospital. For more information or to register, visit www.fhn.org/strikingsuccess or contact the FHN Foundation at 815599-6900 or cseal@fhn.org. Those who cannot attend may donate to the pediatric therapy department renovations at the link above.

Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation news

Bluebirds and You

Everyone is invited to enjoy a workshop on one of the most beautiful native birds, the bluebird. This free program, presented by volunteers from the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation’s (JDCF), Bluebird Recovery Program, will take place on Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Elizabeth Community Building, 402 West Street, Elizabeth, IL. No reservations are necessary, and admission is free.

Experts from JDCF’s Bluebird Recovery Program will relate lessons learned from their years of experience in setting up and monitoring bluebird nest boxes and share how the success of the bluebird trails in Jo Daviess County has brought bluebirds back from the brink of extinction. Discover the best ways to select the location for a nest box, the features of the nest box, and what to expect when you monitor the bluebirds

who use it.

JDCF annual meeting

The public is cordially invited to attend the JDCF Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 6 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Woodbine Bend Golf Course and Restaurant. There will be a social hour with heavy appetizers before a short business meeting to elect new Board members and present the 2023 Nancy Hamill Winter Conservation Leadership Award to Chloris Lowe Jr. by Nancy Winter. There will also be speakers highlighting significant milestones in JDCF’s history.

The cost is $40/person. Woodbine Bend will be serving a limited menu for dinner immediately following

the meeting. RSVPs can be made by contacting them directly. A PDF of the invitation can be found at www.jdcf. org/events. Payments can be made through the donate button on the website homepage or day-of at the event.

Conservation conversation

The JDCF invites everyone to join the book club, Conservation Conversation, for a free series of weekly Zoom discussions. We will begin the final book of our threebook series, Braiding Sweetgrass, on Wednesday April 5 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The study will be divided into four consecutive sessions covering three chapters per session. Participants do not have to at-

tend every session. To receive the Zoom link, register online at www.jdcf.org for each session that you plan to attend.

The books in this series were chosen as a way for us to investigate some of the broad issues involving Indigenous Peoples of the American continents.

The third and final book of this series is Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. As a doctorate in Botany, the author blends her scientific knowledge with her Native American wisdom and gives the reader a beautiful, respectful, and useful look at how the combining of cultures can still bring about a greater world for all. For many, this book gives a template for a happier, more sustainable life.

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Slices of life

My husband and I raised our kids in the land of hockey. This column is not about hockey.

I realize hockey isn’t a thing or perhaps not as popular in some (warmer) climates, but for many years, for us, hockey was a large part of life. If nothing else, it got us through the cold winters.

Between our three boys, we spent two decades with the sport.

Despite my years of watching the Zamboni resurface the ice, shivering in the arena stands, sampling hot cocoa from all over the state, lacing up little kid’s skates and cheering like only a mom can (sometimes with cowbells), it took me a long time to learn even a little about the sport. I relived my rookie season year after year.

Blue lines, red lines, forechecking and backchecking? It was all French Canadian to me.

My husband was not a rookie. He knew the sport inside and out. But he had a way of whittling that down to the basic facts. One of his favorite pieces of hockey advice was pretty simple:

Good. Things. Happen. When. You. Shoot. On. Net.

He spat the words out just like that. As though each word was its own sentence.

He said it almost every game. It was like a mantra: Good things happen when you shoot on net.

His message? Take the shot. The puck won’t go into the net if you don’t shoot it in that general direction. And nothing, absolutely nothing, will happen if you don’t shoot at all.

Sometimes, in life, we have the opportunity to shoot for the net, but we hesitate. We are afraid. We pause.

We might even be distracted, unaware that the net is right in front of us. We may not even realize we are holding a stick or a bat or a ball. We may not even be

By Jill Pertler Columnist

aware of the net.

But it is there. It is in front of us. Perhaps for eons. Perhaps for just a fleeting moment.

This moment has a name: opportunity.

Life is filled with it—with them: opportunities. If we seize the moment. If we see the net. If we shoot.

We. Just. Might. Score. Maybe not, but maybe so. But here’s one fact that is 100 percent true:

If we don’t take the shot, it ain’t going to happen.

My husband was a wise man. He continues teaching me even today. I’m thankful for that.

I heard his words over and over throughout the years. Maybe my ears were too frozen to hear them.

Or, maybe I simply wasn’t aware of them, much like we may not be aware of our own proverbial net. Or realize that we are on a breakaway, racing toward it at full speed, on recently sharpened skates with a stick in our gloved hands guiding the puck across the ice right in front of us.

I am aware now. I remember his words and I am cognizant of their wisdom. I will heed his advice to the best of my ability. Life is short. I’m going for the hat trick.

I encourage you to do the same.

Whether you go top shelf or for the five hole, take the shot.

Shoot on net. Good things will happen.

Jill Pertler is an awardwinning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

What makes a great neighborhood

Lately I’ve been thinking how blessed we were to have grown up in such a great farming neighborhood. We really did have some wonderful farming neighbors that made all of our farms and families stronger in so many ways. Each farmer had a great deal of work of our own each day for sure but any of us would stop and lend a hand at the drop of a hat. We were the closest to families of Kenny, Jack, Breezy, Dwight, John, Eddie, Roger, Merle, Orville, Fay and Carson and their wives and families. These were the ones who were the closest to our farm and we really came to care for each other and each other’s families. We would do just about

By Scott cernek Columnist

anything for each other and we did. Whenever one of us needed some help, the others would come and lend a hand. Sometimes it was loading cattle, making hay, fixing a wagon, raking hay, borrowing a chopper, a wagon, or even a tractor. At one time there were about forty or fifty kids in the neighborhood, all doing chores morning and night. It wasn’t uncommon to borrow a kid to help make hay or

USDA: Food costs to remain on upward trajectory

By Dan Grant FarmWeek

Food costs will continue to eat away at consumers’ pocketbooks this year. USDA estimates food price inflation could increase another 8 percent this year after racing to its highest level last year (9.9 percent) since 1979. “In the next year, we expect prices to continue to increase, although substantial uncertainty exists,” said Matthew MacLachlan, economist at USDA’s

Food Economics Division.

Grocery purchases, or food at home, could experience the highest inflation this year at 8.6 percent, down from 11.4 percent in 2022. Meanwhile, prices of food away from home could increase 8.3 percent in 2023, up from 7.7 percent last year. “We’re predicting food-at-home prices will continue to increase, albeit at a slower rate than last year.

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Village of Stockton Spring 2023 Open Burn Dates

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pick corn. Like the women loaning each other a cup of sugar, the men also helped each other out with tools and machinery.

As some of these farmers got older and wanted to slow down, our family was able to rent and even buy some of their land. I still remember the good old days when each farm family was busy on their own place. All of us kids in the neighborhood had cows to milk, calves to raise, fields to plow and plant, hay to make, machinery to work on, and our lives were very similar. The only difference in our work was that some of the neighbors drove green tractors, some red and some orange. Some of us drove Ford trucks, some Chevy and GMC’s, and some drove Dodges. We all knew how

to mow hay, run the balers, load cattle, butcher chickens, milk cows and enjoy all the aspects of farm life. When I drive by the farms or work in these fields today, a flood of memories fills my mind and I’m so thankful for God’s putting us all here at the same time.

Today Kenny and Orville are still with us and doing pretty well for being very close to 90 years old. The rest including my own Dad are no longer with us, but the impact they made on our lives, lives on. I carry so many memories of each one of these men, their wives, and their families. Now it’s our time to carry the torch and pass it on to a new generation who will have their own memories of those of us who are here today. That seems

very strange to think that we who were the kids are now the older men on the block. In the meantime, we’ll keep working and helping each other. It’s a great tradition of rural America to pass on the

good life.

The Lord will send a blessing on your barns and on everything you put your hand to. The Lord your God will bless you in the land. –Deuteronomy 28:8

Letter to the editor

Hi Stockton Community!

I am Tamara Ruter and I would love to earn your vote on April 4 for the Stockton School Board. My daughter will be going to kindergarten this August and I want to get more involved, give back in a positive way, and help make important decisions that will make our schools and community better. Education is such a strong foundation for our children, and I want to make sure that is our main

focus.

I opened Keller Williams Realty Signature at 11379 Hwy 20 E in Stockton, so I am now even more local. I have been selling residential and commercial real estate for 20 years, specializing in rural and investment properties. More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ RuterRealEstate. Thank you, Tamara Ruter

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U of I Extension upcoming programs

Building Robust Meat Supply Chains in the Driftless Region

Join University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Educator Jay Solomon along with UW Extension Supply Chain Specialist, Sarah Llyod for an interactive workshop “Building Robust Meat Supply Chains in the Driftless Region”. This in person event will take place on Thursday, April 6, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Elizabeth Community Building, HWY 20 W. Elizabeth, IL 61028. There is no cost to attend this meeting, but pre-registration is requested. To register or for more information call the office at 815-858-2273 or visit go.illinois.edu/jsw

Plan to join for roundtable discussion on topics including a

scan of the current meat supply and processing landscape, assessment of priority action, and preparing for the next steps.

Getting Started with Livestock

Join University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Educator Jay Solomon for the final program in the Getting Started with Livestock Webinar Series, “Understanding Farm Scale Manure Management”. This webinar will take place on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 6 p.m. via the Zoom platform. There is no cost to attend, but pre-register is required by April 12 to receive the Zoom link. To register or for more information call 815-235-4125 or visit go.illinois.edu/jsw

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Food-at-home prices at this level (in 2022) had not been observed since 1974,” MacLachlan said at USDA’s 99th annual Ag Outlook Forum.

The higher prices will continue to affect pretty much anything shoppers put in their carts or order out. No segment of the food market will be spared from historically high inflation again this year, according to USDA. “This is a very high level of inflation. It isn’t attributable to any category, but rather it’s driven by higher prices across the board,” MacLachlan said.

“Prices for all food categories increased at least 5 percent in 2022.”

After posting some of the highest price increases in 2020-21, inflation for beef/ veal and pork eased to 5.3 percent last year. Egg prices posted the highest gain at 32 percent in 2022. Even with the higher costs, food expenditures remain about the same portion of spending (12

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percent) for U.S. consumers compared to other years when food prices increased closer to the historical rate around 2 percent.

“This roughly aligns with past expenditures,” MacLachlan said. “But this represents the ‘average’ household and not necessarily those with low income, which food is a much larger share of their expenditures.” The higher prices reflect the increasing cost of inputs along the entire food chain, MacLachlan noted.

Along with higher costs for everything from transportation to packaging, the food sector continues to struggle with labor issues, according to Andrew Harig, vice president of tax, trade, sustainability, and policy development for FMI—the Food Industry Association.

Annual employee turnover at grocery stores averaged about 50 percent pre-COVID but currently remains above

60 percent. “It looks like a year in flux. Challenges will persist,” Harig said. “These (food) prices don’t look like they’ll come down any time soon.”

The average weekly grocery scan of food purchases increased from an average of $121 in February 2020 to $151 last month. The average grocery purchase peaked at $161 per week at the beginning of the pandemic as many consumers went through a “stockpile” phase, Harig noted. But the higher cost of the average grocery purchases doesn’t reflect the whole story. Consumers are also cutting back on total purchases to deal with inflation.

“Consumer worries continue to rise,” Harig said. “What we’ve seen in the past year is volumes are down.”

A recent survey found 59 percent of consumers are currently shopping for more deals, 45 percent are buying more store brands and 41 per-

cent are buying fewer items overall, according to FMI.

“Consumers are feeling this more than estimates show,” said Harig, who noted grocers and retailers have been caught in the crosshairs. “Your last trip to the store often shapes how you feel about the food industry.” While some consumers often blame the point of purchase for high costs, Harig noted high food prices are the result of inflation across all sectors. Higher prices actually erode margins for food retailers, whose profit margins hover around 2-3 percent. “People really don’t know where their food comes from or how it’s produced, so when the price changes, it’s a bit of a mystery,” he added. “We’ve seen the supply chain already stretched, and it would normally bounce back. But, it hasn’t and a lot of it still traces back to COVID. We’re still feeling the effects today.”

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Lady Panthers split games to open season

By Trenten Scheidegger CoRRespoNdeNt

The Lena-Winslow Panthers’ varsity softball squad managed to get some games in last week.

On Monday, March 20 the Panthers hit the field on a cold day as they looked to take on the Morrison Mustangs. The game featured plenty of offense, but it was the Panthers who found themselves on the short end of the stick in their season opener.

Morrison jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the very first inning.

The Panthers’ first runs of the season came in the top of the second, when Faith Offerman singled up the middle, bringing Eden Dietz in to score. Later in the inning, with two outs, Ava Fiedler doubled to left, driving in Offerman and Maddy Chiles. Morrison would get one of those runs back in the bottom half, however, as the Mustangs took a 4-2 lead into the third.

After a scoreless third, the Panthers once again began chipping away at the Mustangs’ lead. Following a pair of walks and a single by Rachael Setterstrom, the Panthers found themselves in business. A double to center by Emma Kempel allowed three runs to come in as Kieran Madigan, Fiedler, and Setterstrom reached home safely. The very next at bat, Hailee Schiess singled up the middle to

drive in Dietz for another run. The big inning gave Le-Win a 6-4 lead, but it wouldn’t last. In the bottom half, Morrison put up another five runs as the Panthers just couldn’t seem to hold the momentum.

The Mustangs put up another five runs in the bottom of the fifth and three more in the sixth. Le-Win was unable to keep up with Morrison as they eventually fell by a score of 17-9. Despite the loss, the Panthers saw a lot of good things in their season opener. Setterstrom went two for five with two runs scored and one run batted in. Madigan was two for three with two runs scored and one RBI. Kempel also had three RBI as she went one for three on the day.

Le-Win got to crack the win column a few days later, when they traveled to face off with the East Dubuque Warriors. This time around, it was Le-Win who got off to the hot start offensively. In the top of the first, Kempel drove Setterstrom in with a sacrifice fly to left field. Schiess then singled up the middle, driving in Madigan to put the Panthers up 2-0.

Le-Win’s lead would quadruple in the second inning. With one out, Madigan hit another hard grounder up the middle for a single. The hit drove in Fiedler and Aspen Roberts,

putting Le-Win up 4-0. The next at bat, Kaidynce Lynch singled to left, driving in Setterstrom. Kempel then blew the game wide open with a two-run homerun to left field that put LeWin up 8-0.

The Panthers would put up another five runs in the top of the third, and four more in the top of the fourth. At the start of the fifth inning, Le-Win held a 17-4 lead. Despite allowing three runs in the bottom half, it wasn’t enough to get within ten as the Panthers picked up their first win by way of the mercy rule. After earning the 17-7 victory, Le-Win improved to 1-1 on the year.

Le-Win racked up 20 hits in the victory. They were led by Setterstrom and Madigan, who each went perfect on the day. Setterstrom was four for four with four runs scored and two RBI. Madigan also went four for four with three runs scored and three RBI. Kempel also had an incredible day, going three for four with one run scored and five RBI. Schiess was also impressive, going three for four with one run scored and four RBI.

The Panthers will look to get some work in on their home field on Wednesday, March 29 when they play host to Newman Central Catholic.

Sexual Assault Recovery Program to host We are all Survivors writing workshop

The Sexual Assault Recovery Program (SARP), a program of Family Services of Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois, Inc., will host a writing workshop for anyone age 12 and up who has experienced emotional

or physical trauma. The twoday workshop, titled “We Are All Survivors,” will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 22 and 23 at the Monroe Theatre Guild, 910 16th Avenue, Monroe. The workshop is free to attend.

The creative writing workshop is designed to encourage participants to take time for themselves to address everyday stress or life-changing traumas. Research has shown that writing can result in a reduction in stress, anxiety, and depression; improve sleep and performance; and bring greater focus and clarity.

Anyone age 12 and up is welcome. People who are 12–15 years old should attend with an adult. Basic lunch will be provided. RSVPs are appreciated but not necessary.

Additional information is available on the SARP Facebook page at www.Facebook. com/GreenCountySARP. For questions or more information, please contact Paula Vestin by phone at 608-3719004, or by email at pvestin@ sarpwi.com.

House passes bill prohibiting book bans

Libraries would be disqualified from state grants

By Peter Hancock Capitol News illiNois

The Illinois House passed a bill last week that would prohibit libraries from banning books or other material because of partisan or doctrinal pressure, prompting strong opposition from Republicans who called it an assault on local control. House Bill 2789 is an initiative of Democratic Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, whose office oversees the Illinois State Library and administers several grant programs for public and school libraries as well as adult literacy programs throughout the state.

The bill would require that as a condition of qualifying for those grants in the future, libraries or library systems would have to adopt a written policy prohibiting the practice of banning books. Alternatively, they could adopt the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights, which includes a statement that “(m)aterials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.”

The bill came in response to a wave of high-profile controversies throughout the country, including at least one in Illinois. School districts and public libraries have come under pressure to remove certain material from their collections, often material dealing with issues involving race, sexuality, and gender identity. “Banning books is the sort of behavior that was once, for good reason, associated with the worst, most repressive and repugnant authoritarian regimes of the mid-20th century and before,” the bill’s lead sponsor Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, D-Naperville, said during debate on the House floor. “The fact that this is even up for discussion in America in the 21st century is disgusting. And yet, just last year in my district, that discussion was spurred on by a few radical parents and the Proud Boys hate group over a book called ‘Gender Queer.’ ”

That book is a memoir by Maia Kobabe about a nonbinary person grappling with issues of gender identity and sexuality as a teenager and young adult. According to the New York Times, it has been pulled from library shelves in dozens of school districts around the country. One of the school districts that came under pressure to remove the book was Community High School District 99, in Downers Grove, in Stava-Murray’s

district. According to a June 2022 Chicago Sun-Times story, the pressure was generated by a group of conservative parents and members of the Proud Boys, but students in the district pushed back and the board eventually voted unanimously to keep the book on the shelves.

“Students led a community-supported effort in my district to keep the book in the library,” Stava-Murray said. “But kids shouldn’t have to be the heroes… Nobody is forcing you or your children to check out or purchase or read these books. If they are not consistent with your personal beliefs, don’t read them.”

PEN American, in a report on book bans around the country, identified five enforced bans in the state between July 2021 and June 2022, including three bans of Gender Queer. Some Republicans, however, argued that public libraries are governed by locally elected boards, and that those boards should have the authority to decide how best to serve their communities.

“I find this a complete assault on local control,” said Rep. Martin McLaughlin, R-Barrington Hills. “… These people volunteer as nonpartisan elected local officials, and for the state to tell a local library board, ‘listen to the professionals; follow the professionals’—I don’t understand why we have local elections anymore if a bill like this passes.”

Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer, R-Jacksonville, said that he used to serve on his local library board and when his own children visit the library, they are accompanied by a parent. But he said that is not necessarily the case when they are at school using the school library. “I am not for banning books at all,” he said. “I am for age-appropriate materials. And so, if a parent wants their kid to have those age-appropriate materials, they can certainly get them for them. I don’t think that a librarian is the end-all, be-all decision maker in the state of Illinois on what books should be given to a child.”

Stava-Murray, however, rejected those arguments, saying the bill would only add another condition onto the rules to qualify for grants administered by the secretary of state. Last year, the office awarded more than 1,600 grants totaling more than $62 million, including a $4,300 grant to Downers Grove Community

High School District 99.

“In terms of the argument about local control, I find that disgusting. Local Control has long been a dog whistle for allowing statewide or nationwide racist or bigoted policies to persist,” she said, eliciting loud boos from the Republican side of the aisle. “Today, I just strongly urge my colleagues to do the right thing and make sure that access to books is not infringed upon in our state.”

The bill passed the House 69-39 with all of the no votes coming from Republicans. Three Democrats and one Republican were recorded as present but not voting. The bill next goes to the Senate for consideration.

“Public and school libraries are facing unprecedented censorship of books and resources, not just in Illinois but throughout the nation,” Giannoulias said in a statement after the vote. “This important first-in-the-nation legislation combats book banning and upholds freedom of speech, which America has always stood for. I applaud the Illinois House of Representatives for passing this important measure and encourage the State Senate to do the same.”

Egg-stravaganza at Discovery Center Museum

On Saturday, April 8, children ages 9 and younger are invited to celebrate spring by exploring the grounds of Discovery Center Museum to search for eggs filled with treats…rain or shine! They can also enjoy creating springtime crafts and jump into egg-cellent fun from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests are encouraged to arrive at the museum at least 20 minutes prior to chosen egg hunt time to ensure they don’t miss the hunt. Over 10,000 eggs will be hidden and filled with treats.

Hunt Times:

Ages 1 and 2 - 11 a.m. or 1 p.m.

Ages 3 and 4 - 11:20 a.m. or 1:20 p.m.

Ages 5 and 6 - 11:10 a.m. or 1:10 p.m.

Ages 7, 8 and 9 - 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.

The cost for members is $2 per child and adults at no charge. The cost for the public is $12 per child and $10 per adult. Discovery Center will be closed Sunday, April 9 in observance of the Easter Holiday.

Future of autonomous farming equipment taking shape

By Dan Grant FarmWeek

The use of driverless ag equipment might seem like something from a science fiction movie, but it’s already gaining ground on farms today. And some of that technology was on display to farmers from around the world at Commodity Classic in Orlando, Florida, as equipment manufacturers set their sights on improved ag efficiencies.

“We are committed to moving forward as an industry,” said Matt Olson, precision ag manager for John Deere.

“When you look at the future, we continue to evolve at an increasingly fast pace because of technology.” John Deere released its first autonomous tractor for tillage operations last year—8R tractors with a TruSet-enabled chisel plow, GPS guidance and advanced technologies.

The unit features six pairs of stereo cameras, which enable 360-degree obstacle detection and calculation of distance. And it’s just the first in what Deere envisions as an entire lineup of autonomous equipment. “We are commit-

ted by 2030 to have a fully autonomous production system for row crops, from planting and spraying to harvest and tillage,” Olson said. And it could radically change how farmers manage their operations.

“We’ve gone from managing the whole farm, to fields and more recently to zones,” Olson said. “When you look at the technology we have now, we’re able to manage at the plant level through sensors, machine learning and through automation.”

Deere’s new See and Spray Ultimate is one example. The new technology can reduce non-residual herbicide use by more than two-thirds by target spraying weeds.

See and Spray Ultimate uses 36 cameras on a 120-foot sprayer boom to scan more than 2,100 feet at once to apply herbicide only to weeds it detects. Its ExactApply nozzle control technology also helps reduce potential drift.

The latest See and Spray advancements are for model year 2023 John Deere 410R, 412R and 612R sprayers.

Deere also unveiled new ExactRate technology this year to precisely monitor and control applications of liquid fertilizer during planting. ExactRate is compatible with select models of John Deere planters with electric drive, including 1775NT, 1795, DB60, DB44 and DB66 units.

How do farmers prepare for automated technology? Olson recommends they get comfortable with the JD Operations Center, gain expertise in how to work with a connected machine and make sure their farms have high-fidelity boundaries.

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ress Show. Farmers can run the applicator with Raven Autonomy from any mobile device. “That’s considered supervised autonomy,” Kendal Quandahl, Case IH precision technology marketing manager from Waterloo, told FarmWeek at Commodity Classic.

“You can have multiple machines in one field controlled by one operator.”

Case IH introduced the autonomous sprayer through market research with farmers, who identified field applications as one of their top labor pain points, Quandahl noted.

“One of the spotlights for us is the path to autonomy Case IH is working towards,” she said.

“One of the biggest things we have to help producers understand is it’s not just a driverless machine, but rather a series of automated equipment.”

Case IH also recognized past achievements in ag equipment design at Commodity Classic as it continued its celebration of the 100-year anniversary of Farmall, an original brand of International Harvester. “We’re very excited about the past and innovations on farms from 1923 to today,” said Joe Miller, Case IH tractor market segment lead. “We’re kicking off the next 100 years of Farmall.”

Case IH recently launched new Farmall 90 and 120 model tractors, geared toward specialty markets. The company is also giving away a Farmall 75C tractor as part of the 100year celebration. Visit the website, Farmall100.com, for more information about that or go to CaseIH.com to learn about all the latest innovations.

Meanwhile, Case IH advanced its development of autonomous technology when it unveiled its TriDent 5550 sprayer with Raven Autonomy at last year’s Farm Prog-

This story was distributed through a cooperative project between Illinois Farm Bureau and the Illinois Press Association. For more food and farming news, visit FarmWeekNow.com.

submitted photo Rock Valley Publishing

A John Deere 8 series tractor, featuring autonomy-enabling hardware, sits on display at the 2023 Commodity Classic in Orlando.

From Lena’s Kitchen

I have put up my Easter decorations, and I am hoping that my bunnies will chase the snow away. Pretty soon we should be seeing some things greening up. This week we continue to feature some meatless meals, a great salad, and some Easter desserts. Have a good week cooking.

Crab Crescents

If you need a quick appetizer that most people will love, these crescent bites are perfect for any occasion. Use them for Easter or save them for any time you need a quick appetizer.

1 tube crescent rolls (8 oz.)

3 T. prepared basil pesto

½ C. chopped crab meat

Preheat the oven to 375. Unroll crescent dough; separate into 8 triangles. Cut each triangle in half lengthwise, forming 2 triangles. Spread ½ t. pesto over each triangle; place 1 rounded teaspoon of crab along the wide end of each triangle. Roll up triangles from the wide ends and place point side down 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes. Serve warm.

Strawberry Arugula

Salad

I like Arugula greens, but

some people find their peppery taste too sharp. You could substitute baby spinach or mix them together. If you find pine nuts too expensive, you can use cashews or almonds. If you buy pine nuts and don’t use them all, store them in the freezer because they turn rancid quickly. They can stay in the freezer for months.

1 t. lemon zest

1 T. lemon juice

1 T. honey

½ t. salt

½ t. black pepper

¼ C. extra-virgin olive oil

1 lb. fresh strawberries, stemmed and quartered

1 pkg. (5 oz.) baby Arugula

2 oz. crumbled feta

Garnish with toasted pine nuts or chopped cashews

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon zest and juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Whisk in oil in a slow, steady stream until combined. In a large bowl, toss together strawberries, Arugula, feta, and dressing. Garnish with nuts. Serve immediately.

Tuna Noodle

Casserole

I promised you a tuna and noodle casserole for Lent, and since there aren’t too many Lenten Fridays left here it is. Enjoy this casserole because it is creamy and a wonderful comfort food.

1 can (10 ¾ oz.) cream of celery soup

½ C. skim milk

2 C. noodles, cooked

1 C. frozen peas, thawed

1 can (5 oz.) water packed tuna, drained and flaked

1 jar (2 oz.) diced pimentos, drained

2 T. breadcrumbs

1 T. butter, melted Preheat oven to 400. In a large bowl, combine soup and milk until smooth. Add the noodles, peas, tuna, and pimientos; mix well. In a 1½ qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray, place the noodle mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes. Toss breadcrumbs and butter, sprinkle over the top. Bake until golden brown, 5 minutes longer.

Chicken Casserole

How many chicken casseroles can you have? A lot more, according to my magazines and books making that an unanswerable question. Here is an easy chicken casserole that uses cooked chicken. You can use canned chicken, rotisserie chicken, or bake your own chicken breasts.

½ C. chopped celery

¼ C. chopped onion

2 T. chopped green pepper

2 T. butter

2 C. cooked chicken

1 jar (4 ½ oz.) sliced mushrooms, drained

6 pimiento stuffed olives, sliced

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 C. 2% milk

5 C. cooked wide egg noodles

Topping:

½ C. cornflake crumbs

¼ C. shredded cheddar cheese

2 T. butter, melted

In a large skillet, sauté the celery, onion, and green pepper in butter. Remove from the heat and stir in the chicken, mushrooms, olives, soup, milk, and noodles. Transfer to a 2 qt. baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 325 for 25 minutes. In a small

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bowl, combine the topping ingredients. Sprinkle around the edges of the casserole and bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Robin’s Egg No-Bake Cheesecake

This easy dessert pie is great for an Easter dinner. Whopper makes Robin’s Eggs only at Easter. They are colored malted milk balls. WalMart carries them. This dessert is easy and can be made the day before. Enjoy a no fuss treat for Easter. If it isn’t Easter, you can use regular chocolate malted milk balls.

1½ C. heavy cream

12 oz. cream cheese, softened

½ C. sugar

1 C. crushed Robin’s Eggs

¼ C. malted milk powder

1 graham cracker crust

In a mixer, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add cream cheese and sugar and mix until completely combined and no clumps remain. With a spatula, stir in robin’s Eggs and malted milk powder until combined. Pour mixture into graham cracker crust, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, at least 6 hours and preferably overnight. Top with crushed Robin’s eggs.

Easter Candy Sheet Cake

This Easter treat is a little more complicated than the cheesecake, but still it is easy to make. The cake is very moist, and the egg decorations make it a great treat for kids (and adults).

Cake

1 box white cake mix with

sprinkles

1 C. whole buttermilk

1/3 C. unsalted butter, melted

3 egg whites

Frosting

1 C. unsalted butter, softened

8 C. powdered sugar

¾ C. unsweetened cocoa powder

½ C. whole milk

2 t. vanilla

Candy-coated chocolate eggs

Preheat the oven to 350.

Spray a 9 x 13 baking pan with baking spray with flour.

Cake: Prepare cake mix according to package directions, substituting buttermilk for water and melted butter for oil and adding egg whites. Bake until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let cool completely.

Frosting: In a large bowl, beat butter with mixer at medium speed until smooth. In another large bowl, whisk the powdered sugar and cocoa together. Gradually add sugar mixture, milk, and vanilla to butter, beating until fluffy and light in color, 2 to 3 minutes. Spread frosting on top of cake. Garnish with chocolate eggs.

Final Thoughts

Spring sports are starting. Opening Day baseball will be happening this week. March Madness basketball will be over, and someday we may be able to open up our windows.

I mentioned that I have put out my Easter decorations. I love rabbits, so there are quite a few of them in my house. I also have some nice spring flowers blooming in crocks (they are silk, of course), and I

placed my spring outdoor sign on the porch. I guess I am ready for winter to be officially over. I doubt if my saying that will influence whether it comes sooner than later. Several of my friends are returning from the South, and I look forward to seeing them again. Kids have had spring break at many area schools, and the end of the year will begin racing to the finish line.

I know several people who started garden plants from seed. My hats go off to them. These plantings mean that garden produce will be alive and well in a couple of months. I broke down and bought my first bunch of asparagus this past week; I won’t buy it if it is above $3.00. I was lucky to be in a place where the price was below my number. I savored several spears for several meals. The local asparagus is better, but after a long winter, this bunch tasted really good.

We will continue to look for Spring recipes. If you have any favorites or some new Easter recipes, we would like to see them. 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, The Shopper’s Guide at 240 W. Main St. or email us at scoopshopper@rvpublishing.com.

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LEGAL NOTICES

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

JO DAVIESS COUNTYGALENA, ILLINOIS

WILMINGTON

SAVINGS FUND

SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH

MORTGAGE LOAN

TRUST I

Plaintiff, -v.-

LORI A. UPMANN et al

Defendant 2022 FC 16

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS

HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause

on November 10, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:30 PM on April 25, 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:

LOTS TEN (10) AND ELEVEN (11) IN BLOCK

B IN A. L. BRINK’S ADDITION TO WARREN, JO DAVIESS COUNTY, ILLINOIS. ALSO, BLOCK THREE (3) IN

A. M. JONES THIRD ADDITION TO WARREN, JO DAVIESS COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE SAME BEING A STRIP OF LAND 150 FEET LONG AND ABOUT THIRTY (30) FEET WIDE LYING AND BEING ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF LOT NO. 11 IN BLOCK

B OF A. L. BRINK’S THIRD ADDITION TO WARREN, JO DAVIESS COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 313 COURTLAND STREET, WARREN, IL 61087

Property Index No. 4321-002-125-00

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, 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 (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, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, 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) 236SALE

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. 14-22-06150

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2022 FC 16 TJSC#: 42-4239

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 16 I3216271

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434840

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

STEPHENSON COUNTY - FREEPORT ILLINOIS

Fifth Third Bank, National Association Plaintiff, vs. Lana R. Dagel; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

Case No. 2022FC42

315 East Jefferson, Freeport, IL 61032

Judge David M. Olson

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 9, 2023, Steven

M. Stovall will on April 20, 2023, at the hour of 9:30AM at the Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office, Stephenson County Courthouse, 15 North Galena Avenue, Freeport, IL 61032, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:

Commonly known as 315 East Jefferson, Freeport, IL 61032

Parcel Number(s): 18-1906-231-004

The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property 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. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

For information call Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601. Phone number: 312-6516700. Attorney file number: 22-018016.

Zachariah L. Manchester MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC

Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250

Chicago, IL 60601

Telephone: 312-651-6700

Fax: 614-220-5613

Attorney. No.: 6303885

Email: StateEFiling@ manleydeas.com

I3215485

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434220

Company, LLC Plaintiff, vs.

Angela M. Figueroa Defendants.

Case No. 2022FC1

708 North Hunt Avenue, Freeport, IL 61032

Judge David M. Olson

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on June 21, 2022, Steven M. Stovall will on April 20, 2023, at the hour of 9:30AM at the Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office, Stephenson County Courthouse, 15 North Galena Avenue, Freeport, IL 61032, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:

Lots 10, 11 and 12 in Block 7 in Johnson Wheel Company’s Plat of West Freeport. Situated in the City of Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois.

Commonly known as 708 North Hunt Avenue, Freeport, IL 61032

Parcel Number(s): 18-1325-331-009

The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property 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. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

For information call Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601. Phone number: 312-6516700. Attorney file number: 21-027746.

Jenna M. Rogers

MANLEY DEAS

KOCHALSKI LLC

Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250

Chicago, IL 60601

Telephone: 312-651-6700

Fax: 614-220-5613

Attorney. No.: 6308109

Email: StateEFiling@ manleydeas.com

I3215487

(Published in The Shopper’s Guide March 15, 22 & 29, 2023)

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ASSUMED NAME

PUBLICATION NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given that on February 23rd, A.D. 2023, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Stephenson, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Oak Leaf Trading Company located at 10902 N. Wachlin Rd., McConnell, Illinois 61050.

Dated this 6th day of March A.D. 2023

JAZMIN WINGERT County Clerk and Recorder

(Published in The Shopper’s Guide March 22, 29 & April 5, 2023)

PUBLIC NOTICE

We, Brent and Colleen Myers are bringing forth our Land Patent for the following parcel located at 4606 Lily Creek Road Freeport, Illinois [61032].

Any party interested in viewing or challenging this claim can view the associated documents here https://www.statenationalhelp.com/brent-colleen-myers

(Published in The Shopper’s Guide March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2023)

PUBLIC NOTICE

We, Brian and Carla Myers are bringing forth our Land Patent for the following parcel located at 4480 Illinois Route 26 North, Freeport, IL [61032]. Any party interested in viewing or challenging this claim can view the associated documents here https:// www.statenationalhelp. com/brian-carla-myers

(Published in The Shopper’s Guide March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2023)

Modern research expands knowledge of the oral-systemic health connection

Technological advances such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Cone Beam Computerized Tomography (CBCT), and intra-oral scanners, in combination with the development of multi-omics, virtual dental autopsies, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) analysis, are powering a new age of research into previously unknown connections between oral and systemic health.

Thanks to the improved research protocols developed in the Human Genome Project (HGP) most modern research includes a component classified as “omics”. Examples include analyses of proteins (proteomics), RNA (transcriptomics), genes (genomics), metabolites (metabolomics), lipids (lipidomics), methylated DNA (epigenomics), or a combination of these (multiomics). Multi-omics yields

By Dr. Stephen petraS Illinois Licensed General Dentist

unprecedented amounts of data. To analyze how this data can improve health protocols in a timely manner, dental researchers rely on AI. Multi-omics research has and will continue to shed insights into the molecular mechanisms of oral disease, the bidirectional relationship of oral and systemic health and the identification of prognostic and predictive biomarkers. A prognostic biomarker is one that indicates an increased (or decreased) likelihood of disease recurrence or progression. A predictive biomarker helps identify patients with a higher probability of responding

Notice

The Lena Community District Library Board of Trustees is actively seeking new members. We have TWO, 6-year term Trustee positions available. Please call Brittany at 815-369-3180 or stop in at the front desk for more information.

FREELANCE REPORTERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS NEEDED

Rock Valley Publishing is seeking freelance reporters and photographers to produce local news and photos for your hometown newspaper. Weekly stories and photos needed for Jo Daviees and Stephenson Counties. Writing and reporting experience a plus. Work from home as an independent contractor with no in-office requirement.

PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO: scoopshopper@rvpublishing.com

(or not) to a specific treatment. This knowledge is increasing the ability of healthcare providers to employ novel and patientspecific therapeutic targets in dentistry and medicine. It has already provided invaluable insight into orofacial clefts, cancers of the face and neck, and periodontal disease. While relatively rare when compared to medical autopsies, dental autopsies have yielded significant information about the bidirectional relationship of oral and systemic health. Research findings include how periodontal diseases differ, and how these differences influence

inflammatory markers in saliva, blood, and urine and in different organs. Periodontal pathogens have been found in amyloid plaque formation in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s and in the plaque buildups that block blood vessels. Periodontal disease pathogens have also been shown to contribute to inflammatory systemic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, cystic fibrosis, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis. Dental research has also revealed the role that salivary glands play in the spread of disease. While it may be hard to believe now, physicians and dentists in the past had no

idea that viruses could infect the salivary glands, replicate, and be transmitted via saliva through coughing, sneezing, kissing, or otherwise coming into contact with infected saliva. Current research includes focusing on the value of saliva as a diagnostic tool, gene transfer therapy to restore saliva production in patients with Sjogren’s syndrome or radiationdamaged salivary glands and stem cell regeneration of salivary glands.

Advances in technology that incorporated 3D surface documentation, multi-slice computed tomography, magnetic resonance spectroscopy,

image-guided percutaneous biopsy, and postmortem angiography led to the invention of the “Virtobot” and the introduction of the virtual autopsy (“Virtopsy”) at the Institute of Forensic Medicine, University of Bern, Switzerland, in 2013. Virtopsy performed with the Virtobot maintains the anatomical integrity of the body and all its organs, performs image-guided soft tissue biopsies, and allows the creation of a 3D data set that can be shared electronically with other experts and stored to be studied and reevaluated in the future, as healthcare research abilities continue to evolve.

Lena-Winslow School District currently has the following openings:

Full-time Maintenance Worker. This is a 12-month position with benefits. Starting pay is $16.50/hr. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and retirement.

Please send a letter of interest and credentials to Doug Wybourn, Maintenance Director, Lena-Winslow School District, 401 Fremont Street, Lena, IL 61048. Part-time High School cook. This position will be 4 hours/day at $13.00/hr.

Please send a letter of interest and credentials to Ann DeZell, Principal, Lena Winslow High School, 516 Fremont St., Lena, IL 61048. Applications accepted until positions are filled. Lena-Winslow CUSD #202 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HELP WANTED

FREEPORT METAL SPECIALTIES

FULL-TIME PAINTER, PREPPER AND BODY TECHNICIANS FOR COLLISION REPAIR SHOP NEEDED

Paid vacation and holidays, health and life insurance. Pay determined by experience. Apply in person at Freeport Metal Specialties, 1552 IL RT 75E, Freeport, IL 61032, or send resume to web@freeportmetalspecialties.com435199

real estate

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The Pearl City School District has a vacancy for a night custodian. If interested in the position, please send a letter of interest and resume with references to Dr. Mike Schiffman, Pearl City School District, PO Box 9, Pearl City, IL 61062 by May 3.

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ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE

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

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 OPPORTUNITY

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4-H camp counselors impact youth in positive ways

Twenty-eight local teens will soon serve as 4-H Camp Counselors for over 150 youth for the 2023 Northwestern IL 4-H Camp in Polo, IL. While Camp is a fantastic way to teach younger children to make good decisions, learn to be independent, make lifelong friendships, and gain new skills, the experience for camp counselors is just as impactful, if not more. Stepping in as a parent and taking on the responsibility for someone else’s child is a powerful experience for our teen counselors, who have participated in mandatory trainings since January.

The opportunity to build life skills like employability, responsibility, character, caring, and respect are also takeaways for these teenage counselors. “Camp isn’t just a week away from your home, but a week full of memories to last a lifetime. I have met some of my best friends through Camp and 4-H. Going to Camp has always been something I look forward to all year. Looking up to my counselors while I was a camper definitely encouraged me to be a counselor once I was old enough. Five years later, I have loved every year of being a counselor,” shares Ellie Rothermel.

A study conducted by the 4-H Camp staff with counselors and counselor alums indicated that the top five skills counselors develop as a result of their training, and on-the-job experiences are to

work with others as a team, to act as leaders by setting an example, how to make real, life-long friends, the importance of being prepared, and to be responsible for the care of children.

The 2023 4-H Camp Counselor Team is ready for a funfilled camp. Counselors include Armando Batista (Pecatonica, IL), Riley Bourqin (Warren, IL), Olivia Carlson (Rockton, IL), Frank Ciangi (Galena, IL), Carson Conderman (Byron, IL), Grace Costello (Stillman Valley, IL), Damon Dittmar (Elizabeth, IL), Allison Duggan (Thomson, IL), Paige Dykstra (Fulton, IL), Katie Eggemeyer (Morrison, IL), Lydia Esterbrook (Rockford, IL), Jenna Haas (Stockton, IL), Kyle Haas (Stockton, IL), Adelein Halstad (Rockford, IL), Jordan Heimann (Warren, IL), Carissa Hinderman (Warren, IL), Quinn James (Morrison, IL), Ashton Miller (Galena, IL), Cody Noller (Stockton, IL), Lucas Odle (Paw Paw, IL), Maggie Penate (Sycamore, IL), Sarah and Ellie Rothermel (Durand, IL), Campbell Russo (Rockford, IL), Dawson Stache (Rock City, IL), Robbie Thurow (Davis Junction, IL), Jackson Wells (Pecatonica, IL), and Hannah Zinke (Morrison, IL).

4-H Camp is back as an overnight experience and is set for Sunday, June 11Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Rock River Christian Camp, Polo, IL. 4-H Camp is open to all boys and girls, ages 8-14,

Stephenson County 4-H Ambassadors teen teach

Giving back to the community gives a sense of purpose and a deeper appreciation for what you have. The 4-H Ambassadors in Stephenson County have learned that one way of giving back is through sharing what you have learned in 4-H, with younger youth.

The Stephenson County 4-H Ambassadors helped plan and then led or assisted with the workshops at the 4-H Super Saturday at the Stephenson County Farm Bureau office on March 4. Being a 4-H Ambassador means helping promote 4-H and encouraging others to become involved in the program.

“The 4-H Ambassadors really got excited about the 4-H Super Saturday project,” says 4-H Program Coordinator, Brenda Heimann, “the teens were involved in the whole process: from brainstorming workshops, to leading workshops, and helping with setup and tear down. With over 50 kids attending, these teens helped make sure the morning went smoothly by assisting

by June 11, 2023. 4-H membership is not required; however, all participants will be expected to comply with the same high behavior standards

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT JO DAVIESS COUNTYGALENA, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST I

Plaintiff,

-v.-

LORI A. UPMANN et al Defendant 2022

FC 16 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 10, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:30 PM on April 25, 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 313 COURTLAND STREET, WARREN, IL 61087

Property Index No. 43-21-002125-00

The real estate is improved with a residence.

expected of 4-Hers. The cost is $350 for active 4-H members and $370 for non-members. All camp fees must be paid in full

by May 15, 2023. Download a camper application or register online at https:// extension.illinois.edu/bdo/ northern-illinois-4-h-camp

REAL ESTATE NOTICES

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.

and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

Case No. 2022FC42

315 East Jefferson, Freeport, IL 61032

Judge David M. Olson NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 9, 2023, Steven M. Stovall will on April 20, 2023, at the hour of 9:30AM at the Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office, Stephenson County Courthouse, 15 North Galena Avenue, Freeport, IL 61032, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:

Lot 2 in Block 6 in Chas. E. Meyer Addition to the City of Freeport.

Commonly known as 315 East Jefferson, Freeport, IL 61032

Parcel Number(s): 18-19-06231-004

The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.

or call Jo Daviess County at 815-858-2273; Ogle County Extension at 815-732-2191; or Whiteside Counties at 815632-3611.

vs. Angela M. Figueroa Defendants.

Case No. 2022FC1 708 North Hunt Avenue, Freeport, IL 61032

Judge David M. Olson

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on June 21, 2022, Steven M. Stovall will on April 20, 2023, at the hour of 9:30AM at the Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office, Stephenson County Courthouse, 15 North Galena Avenue, Freeport, IL 61032, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 708 North Hunt Avenue, Freeport, IL 61032 Parcel Number(s): 18-13-25331-009

wherever they were needed.”

Currently, there are 12 4-H Ambassadors that are blazing the way in showing our community and younger youth what 4-H is all about here in Stephenson County. 4-H stands for the four H’s: head, heart, hands, and health, which is part of the 4-H pledge. Youth that are enrolled in 4-H are encouraged through their 4-H clubs and 4-H events to use these four H’s to give back to their club, community, country and world.

The 4-H Ambassador program is for youth ages 11 and older, that are enrolled in a 4-H club and want to be engaged on a leadership level within their county. 4-H Ambassadors are a youth-voice that help promote 4-H and encourage younger youth to want to be in the 4-H program.

If interesting in learning more about 4-H or the Ambassador program, please call the Stephenson County Extension office at 815-235-4125 or visit web.extension.illinois.edu/ jsw.

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.

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, 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. 14-22-06150

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2022 FC 16

TJSC#: 42-4239

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 16

I3216271

(Published in The Scoop Today March 29, April 5 & 12, 2023) 434841

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

STEPHENSON

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property 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. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4).

For information call Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 22-018016.

Zachariah L. Manchester MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC

Attorneys for Plaintiff

One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601

Telephone: 312-651-6700

Fax: 614-220-5613

Attorney. No.: 6303885

Email: StateEFiling@manleydeas.com

I3215485

(Published in The Shopper’s Guide

March 15, 22 & 29, 2023) 434221

The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property 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. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4).

For information call Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 21-027746.

Jenna M. Rogers MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC

Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601

Telephone:

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Speech and debate students place at State

The Highland Community College Speech and Debate Team had many students place at the state tournament. Pictured are (left to right) Kevyn Sutter, Ruby Snyder, Brooke Allison Parkinson, Mason McIntyre, Olivia Wilhelms, Matthew Coulson, Tabitha Roenneburg, Noah Redmore, Maddie Eppenstein, and Harry Bodell.

Third quarter Pearl City

Junior High and High School Honor Roll Awards

Highest Honor Roll

Seniors: Addison Bremmer, Laine Rosenstiel, Brooklyn Schreck

Juniors: Ethan Petta

Sophomores: Natalie Greene

Freshmen: Xander Krolow

8th Grade: Parker Allen, Donna Baker, Mackenzie Lotz, Leo Petta, Scarlett Snyder, Lincoln Voss

7th Grade: Kassidy Dorty, Deaken Hofmaster, Brogan Keltner, Dustin Martens, Sandra Martens, Marlee McPeek, Nola Milam, Jayelle Spahr

Come

High Honor Roll

Seniors: Blane Foulker, Jordan Johnson, Brea Musser, Tanner Perdue, Lily Stichter

Juniors: Jayden Downs, Lexton Endress, Kyle Niehaus, Randi Posey, Alex Spahr

Sophomores: Ethan Bremmer, Joely Christiansen, Paige Hille, Marley Joseph, Jaxsyn Kempel, Brinkley Knoup, Kendra Kuhlemeier, Zinnia Larson, Adeline Smith, Talia Stewart, Lucas Tichler

Freshmen: Gracie Ditsworth, Tana Gravert, Roy Hackbert, Brandon Hille, Lane Kempel, Kip Martens, Nakiya Pickard, Oscar Ugalde-Sanchez, Maya Youtzy

8th Grade: Brian Ayala, Eli Bremmer, Clayton Downs, Tristan Ertmer, Brissia Garcia, Lila Gerber, Sherlyn Hernandez, Braxton Kubatzke, Jocelynn Kubatzke, Braylon Liebenstein, Brynlee

McPeek, Mya Miller, Danica Stager, Nevaeh Stultz, Brycen

Voegeli, Sawyer Williams

7th Grade: Braylen Bingham, Nathan Buss, Hannah Dinderman, Porter Krolow, Camdyn Smith, Kennedy Solt

Honor Roll

Seniors: Juan Barajas, Emma Boyer, Nathan Brinkmeier, Aiden Dampman, Jonathan Dinderman, McKenzee Evans, Cade Monks, Nicholas Polizzi, Emily Saeger, Seth Townsend

Juniors: Daneli Ayala, Jesus Bernal Zetina, Kyleigh Gentz, Dusty Kluck, Marie Meyer, Rayce Mullen, Lakota Scace

Sophomores: Brady Boyer, Ayden Bratley, Kylie Campbell, Anna Dampman, Elizabeth Dinderman, Jorja Johnson, Paige McClaran, Tomas Molto Romero, Alonna Posey, Madison Roach, Jacob Runkle, Jared Runkle, Sylvia Schnoor

Freshmen: William Birchen, Maya Boyer, Daniel Garcia, Gracie Kerr, Kenadee Schreck

8th Grade: Keira Ellis, Chet Haas Jr, Tanner Hiester

7th Grade: Jayden Bremmer, Lucas Bremmer, Morgan Campbell, Brodie Dahl, Colton Gronewold, Bridget Hoffman, Samuel Howe, Colt Kempel, Spencer Manthei, Maliani Munoz, Charlotte Musser, Isaac Pickard, Alexzander Reed, Wade Sheffey, Easton Turrell, Elley Voss

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