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By a final score of 2-1 the Lena-Winslow Panthers slipped past the co-op River Ridge and Scales Mound in boys’ baseball action on Tuesday, March 27. It was a much needed win that helps keep the Panthers leaning towards the top of the leader’s bracket.

A 1-0 lead was all Lena-Winslow could muster through the first four innings of play, but it was enough to promote a statement of control. River Ridge/Scales Mound would respond with a single strike in the top of the fifth to tie things up.

With the match tied at 1-1, the seventh inning came and went, and the need for extra innings became apparent. In bonus play the team that handles the unfriendly bounces better, generally comes out on top. It worked that way for the Panthers as they found the means to get the game winner across.

After shutting down their guests in the top of the eighth inning, the Panthers struck with effective runner-movements. They got em on and across for the extra-inning score and win, 2-1.

Ian Kuehl registered two hits for the victorious Panthers. River Ridge/ Scales Mound collected two hits, as a team. M. Knauer and T. Patterson were each credited with one a piece.

Kuehl also pitched six strong innings

and registered twelve first strike pitches during his time on the mound.

He had nine strikeouts in the match.

The win over River Ridge/Scales Mound helped dispatch memories of a struggled start to the spring season.

The Panthers fell to Stillman Valley to open game play this year. The opening day loss was followed by a back to back defeats at the hands of Pearl City.

The Wolves won game one of two last week by a final score of 8-3 and followed it up with a March 23 winner 7-1 over Lena-Winslow.

This week’s games opened for the Panthers at home against the Orangeville Broncos on Monday, April 2.

Additional matches within the NUIC have already lined-up and stand ready for action as the Dakota Indians and Galena Pirates prepare for regular season home-and-away action with Lena-Winslow.

The West is a relative free-for-all after the first few weeks of games.

Front-runners include the co-op of River Ridge/Scales Mound, Eastland and Pearl City, with West Carroll sitting within striking distance, two losses back in the conference chase race.

The Panthers are joined by the East Dubuque Warriors and the Galena Pirates, hovering near the base of the West and soon those teams will be facing off with each other, as they attempt to climb back into the race, with the heart of the season just underway.

Broncos banking on breaking away in East

By Chris Johnson The Orangeville Broncos faced off against the Lena-Winslow Panthers on Monday night, in a match that helped get the first week of April games underway. The spring season began weeks ago and baseball season runs into late May, but consistent play can now be undertaken, as long

as weather conditions permit.

With print deadlines preventing a complete report on how things shaped up on Monday, it is known that a win over Le-Win will mean a step up in the race in the East for Orangeville. They have plenty of company.

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Highland Community College recognizes Dual Credit Week With the Illinois General Assembly passing a resolution declaring March 18-24 as Dual Credit Week, Highland Community College remains dedicated to creating a successful pathway for students partic-

ipating in post-secondary education and acknowledges its continuous growth with the many students and schools that benefit from the program.

Dual Credit is an instructional

arrangement where an academically-qualified high school student can enroll in a college-level course, and upon successful completion, earns both high school and college credit.

This allows the high school student

Highland Servant Leadership Program’s ‘Hearts and Hands for Hunger’ OneMeal event The Highland Community College Servant Leadership Program is gearing up for their 9th annual “Hearts and Hands for Hunger” OneMeal Event. They are seeking help from individuals and businesses willing to sponsor meals for hungry children.

The cost of each meal is 25 cents.

The goal this year is to feed 65,000 children. The community event will be held on Saturday, April 7, from 9 a.m. to noon at the HCC Student/ Conference Center, room 201, 2998 West Pearl City Rd., Freeport, IL. Donations are welcome the day of the event, and all are welcome to attend. Children must accompany an adult.

Area high schools, representing more than 150 students who participate in the Highland Community College Servant Leadership program are continuing the campaign to help feed children who are hungry. For

the past eight years, Servant Leaders have provided 585,809 meals for children around the world who are in need.

Highland Servant Leadership is once again partnering with the organization “Kids Around the World” from Rockford, Ill. “Kids Around the World” brings all materials and supplies that are needed. Volunteers come together and package the meals.

“This year, thirteen high schools within the HCC district and one high school outside of HCC’s district have teamed up with the community to provide over 60,000 meals for children in developing countries,” said Highland Community College High School Servant Leadership Coordinator, Dan Dick.

There are four ways in which people can get involved: (1) Donate and Sponsor Meals at .25 cents each. (2)

PCEF offers $6000 in upperclassman scholarships Pearl City Education Foundation announces the availability of $6000 to fund Pearl City Upperclassman Scholarships for College or Trade School full-time students for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year.

Applications are available at the Pearl City School office or on the School website www.pcwolves.net (guidance counselor’s site), and also at the Pearl City Public Library and the State Bank of Pearl City.

The deadline for returning completed applications to the Pearl City School is June 30, 2018.

Since its 2010 inception the Pearl

City Upperclassman Scholarship program has awarded 70+ scholarships with over $27,000 having been distributed. This program is designed to be perpetual.

The Pearl City Education Foundation (PCEF) welcomes additional donations to help increase the number, size, and scope of scholarships as well as helping to provide funds for learning experiences for students beyond the regular academic programs. These donations are tax deductible. Pearl City Education Foundation has a 501(c) (3) tax status.

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Purchase a T-shirt with proceeds going to provide meals for children.

(3) Sponsor a Table for $250, which provides 1,000 meals to children.

Sponsorship can be for business promotion; or in memory/honor of a loved one. (4) Volunteer at the April 7 event.

Those interested in donating or assisting in the effort should contact Dan Dick at dan.dick@highland.edu or call 815-599-3574. Make check donations for Meal Sponsorship payable to KATW/HCC Servant Leadership and mail to: Dan Dick, Highland Community College, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport, IL 61032.

College Board (ICCB).

Nineteen schools, and CareerTEC and the CTE Academy in Highland’s District participate in the Dual Credit program offered through Highland. This amounts to 160 Highland classes offered to students with a total of nearly 500 credit hours accumulated by the students.

“Highland continues to support the communities by offering dual credit opportunities,” said Chris Kuberski, Executive Vice-President of Highland Community College. “However, this is a collaborative partnership between the high schools and the college. I am excited to report that Highland is now serving around 900 students a year through Dual Credit. These districts have partnered with Highland to make this program successful.”

For more information on Dual Credit, contact Sam Schaible at sam.schaible@highland.edu or call 815-599-3512.

Lena American Legion Auxiliary to hold meeting

The Lena American Legion Auxiliary will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 11, at 6:30 at the American Legion Home. Dues can be paid at this meeting. Members are asked to bring toothpaste and toothbrushes for the veterans.

A Miss Poppy will be selected.

Community Service hours should be turned in. Andrea Karnatz is in charge of the social hour. Female veterans or relatives of veterans who may be eligible to join are always welcome. All female veterans who join this year, the dues will be waived for the first year. We need members to help serve our veterans, the community and the children.

Juniors will be meeting on April 14 at 10 a.m. at the Lena Legion Home.

We will be working on badges.

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Sam Schaible, Coordinator of Outreach and Dual Credit at Highland Community College, works with area students from the participating schools to help guide them to academic success.

“The opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school allows for students to finish a degree or certificate sooner while saving money,” explained Schaible. “Dual credit marks the beginning of a college transcript for many area high school students.”

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4-H and Extension Foundation schedules pork chop dinner local businesses and restaurants help make it possible and profitable. “For the past ten years, this dinner has been one of the major fundraisers for the Foundation, and it is a special, very social event,” said Bonnie Campbell, President of the Foundation Board and Davis Rockets 4-H Leader. “Each year,” she continued, 4-H members and volunteers work together serving food, running the silent auction, and talking with supporters.” In addition to providing a delicious meal, supporters of 4-H and Extension have an opportunity to learn more about activities and programs in the county, and see many of their friends.

Advanced tickets are $6 and may be purchased from members of Ste-

U of I Extension Stephenson County welcomes 4-H Program Coordinator University of Illinois Extension is pleased to announce that Margo Turman has been hired as 4-H Program Coordinator in Stephenson County.

Extension’s 4-H Youth Development Program is designed to help young people develop the skills needed to reach their fullest potential. As Program Coordinator, Turman will work primarily with community-based 4-H club members and volunteers to organize educational events and programs, coordinate show and exhibit opportunities, and promote 4-H to the general public.

Turman is a long-time Stephenson County resident and 4-H supporter.

She has a Secretarial Degree from Robert Morris University and has worked for JD Technology, Highland Community College and in the financial industry. “Four generations of my family have been involved in 4-H, so this is a natural step from a volunteer role. I’ve seen how 4-H has impacted my own family’s career decisions. For Example, my son started with a model rocket project at Age 8 and today he is a Commercial Pilot flying a Gulfstream jet. I look forward to supporting the leaders and volunteers in Stephenson County to help 4-H members navigate their project areas.”

Jackie de Batista, 4-H Youth Development Educator, is excited to work with Turman to expand 4-H opportunities in Stephenson County.

“We’re so pleased to find someone with Margo’s skillset who is also a

long-time 4-H supporter and volunteer,” said de Batista. “She will be a great asset to our 4-H team as well as to Extension.”

To learn more about University of Illinois Extension and how to get youth involved in 4-H, please contact Margo Turman at 815-235-4125.

University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.

Stephco SWCD Spring Fish Sale

The Stephenson Soil & Water Conservation District is presently taking orders for the Spring Fish Sale. Fish that can be ordered include: channel catfish, albino catfish, largemouth bass, hybrid sunfish, redear sunfish, bluegill, black crappie, fat head minnows, and grass carp. The various species can be ordered for stocking new and existing ponds. Grass carp orders must be placed by, April 4 and other species by Friday, April 13. Delivery will be at The USDA/SWCD office parking lot at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 23.

For more information call the Soil & Water Conservation District office at 815-235-2141 extension 3. Order forms can be picked up at the office at 1620 South Galena Avenue, Freeport, Illinois or on the District website: www.stephensonswcd.org

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phenson County 4-H Clubs or at the U of I Extension Office, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd, Freeport, until April 4. After that, tickets will be sold at the door for $7 and hot dog meal tickets will be available at the door only and not sold prior to the event. Many area restau-

4-H clubs. All proceeds will benefit the Stephenson County 4-H and Extension Foundation and stay in Stephenson County. For more information or questions, please call the University of Illinois Extension-Stephenson County at 815-235-4125.

4-H Archery Spring Session opens University of Illinois Extension and Stephenson County 4-H is proud to announce the Spring Archery program. The 4-H Archery Special Interest (SPIN) Club is an active participation program designed to introduce young people to the sport of archery. The program goals include experiential learning and positive interaction with other members under the instruction of state certified instructors. The core concepts will stress safety, ethics, personal responsibility, and the development of lifetime recreational skills.

Margo Turman, 4-H Program Coordinator, said, “The 4-H staff, in conjunction with the shooting sports instructors at Indian Trail, want this to be an exciting, enjoyable, and rewarding experience taught within

a safe environment. We are excited to be offering the archery program again to area youth. It’s a wonderful opportunity for youth to gain life skills through a structured shooting sports program.”

The Archery Shooting Sports program is open to all youth 8 - 18 years of age. Safety is first and foremost participants are expected to follow the directions of the instructors at all times. All equipment will be supplied by the club from beginners to advanced archers.

The archery club will start on

Monday, April 23, from 6 – 7:15 p.m. at the Indian Trail Archers facility located at 107 E. Spring St., Freeport. The club will meet on Mondays for eight weeks starting on April 23 – June 18 (no class on Memorial Day). The fee for participating in the archery club is $50 for 4-H members and $70 for non 4-H members.

If interested, please contact Margo Turman at 815-235-4125 or register online by visiting: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw/. Registration is currently open until April 22, for all youth interested in the archery club.

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Illinois farmland values see little change Prices being paid for high quality Illinois farmland, as well as cash rents have stayed essentially flat for the past 12 months according to the 2018 Illinois Farmland Values and Lease Trends Report released today by the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers at the Illinois Land Values Conference held here.

The Report is based on an annual survey of the Society’s members and others allied to the industry and reflects activity from 2017.

“The news is there is isn’t much new regarding land values or changes in rents being paid for farmland,” says David Klein, AFM, ALC, with Soy Capital Ag Services and overall chair of the annual Land Values project sponsored by the Society. “Prices paid for Excellent quality farmland across the northern part of the state were down 1-2 percent with ranges from $10,500 to $11,000 per acre across the various regions of the state. That same type of land in the central part of the state was going at $10,350 to $11,400 per acre in the past year. This was flat-todown 5 percent in certain areas.

“In the southern regions of the state there was really no movement at all in terms of drops or increases in prices for land. It was going from $8,000 to $10,885 per acre in the same areas as it was a year ago,” he explained.

A similar trend was true of cash rents being paid for the same Ex-

cellent quality farmland. “Projected rents remained relatively steady all across the state,” he said. Rent prices ranged from $295 to $325 per acre in the northern part of the state; $300 to $350 per acre for the central region, and; $160 to $325 in the southern counties.

Klein notes the statewide average prices being paid for Excellent farmland have dropped from their peak of approximately $12,500 per acre in 2013. “Comparatively, though, the average price paid for this same farmland in 2002, 15 years ago, was a little over $3,400 per acre,” he noted.

Some Things Don’t Change Klein said the profile of the buyers of farmland has not changed in many years with farmers accounting for 62 percent of that group.

“They know the value as well as, if not better than, anyone else and they are reinvesting into their own farm businesses. Investors, local and otherwise, are the second largest group of buyers accounting for 23 percent of the sales.

“Estate sales still lead the way as the greatest reason for a property to come on the market,” he explains. Private treaty is still the most popular way of selling land (49 percent) followed by public auction (35 percent). “It’s interesting to note how little this changes with time,” Klein adds. “In 2003 our report indicated that private treaty accounted for 50 percent of sales and public auction was at 32

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As with rent rates, prices being paid for the land are based primarily on commodity prices. “It’s one of the ironies of agriculture – often the higher the soil productivity, the lower the cash return. But this also often carries with it lower risk, and improved asset price stability,” he says. “Our surveyed members believe the primary factor that could cause a drop in farmland prices of more than 5 percent would be falling commodity prices because of good growing condition in the United States.” He notes, however, that an increase in interest rates could also impact demand, and cause prices to drop. “Keep an eye on grain prices, interest rates, and governmental policy changes over the next 12-24 months for further direction in where the farmland market may be headed.

What feels like a market that should be getting softer, may not happen because of general economic reasons.

Conversely, there may be some real opportunities for investors to purchase productive land that could use some improvements during

moments of uncertainty.” Klein says.

Rent Rates Staying the Same For Excellent quality farmland, traditional crop shares had average income of $193 per acre, cash rent had $230 per acre, and custom farming had $253 per acre, says Dr. Gary Schnitkey, University of Illinois Department of Ag and Consumer Economics. Across all productivities, a straight crop share lease had the lowest returns.

Cash rent and custom farming had returns near one another for the Good, Average, and Fair land classes.

There is a great deal of variability in cash rents for a given land productivity, he notes. “For example, the average cash rent for the mid 1/3 group on Excellent quality farmland is $298 per acre. The high 1/3 of leases averaged $317 per acre, $19 higher than the mid 1/3 group. Similarly, the low 1/3 group averaged $258 per acre, $40 lower than the mid 1/3 group. From the high 1/3 group to the low 1/3 group, there is a $59 per acre difference in average rents for Excel-

lent productivity farmland. Similar ranges exist across Good ($53 from the high 1/3 to low 1/3 averages), Average ($49 per acre), and Fair ($50 per acre) productivity classes.

“Fifty-eight percent of respondents expected 2019 cash rents to remain the same as 2018 cash rents,” he explains.

The complete 2018 Illinois Land Values and Lease Trends Report is available for purchase in hardcopy at www.ispfmra.org<http:// www.ispfmra.org>. The 124-page document includes region-by-region farmland sales data and also features year-over-year trend lines with numbers of properties sold, sales prices and median sales price data.

The ISPFMRA is one of 37 chapters of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. The Illinois chapter, now celebrating its 90th year, is the oldest and largest state organization of its kind in the United States. Members are professionals devoted to the management and appraisal of rural property and agricultural consulting.

Congress funds rural programs

By Anna Johnson

CENTER FOR RURAL AFFAIRS

Last month, Congress passed its spending bill for this year, which funds the federal government through Sept. 30, 2018. We are glad to see that it provides support for rural America.

First, Congress provided healthy funding for conservation. Not only did lawmakers refrain from cutting farm bill conservation programs for the first time in several years, they also increased funding for Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) technical assistance, to $874 million from last year’s levels.

In addition, Congress rejected proposed cuts to Rural Development programs.

The Value-Added Producer Grant Program, which allows farmers and ranchers to diversify their income, was funded at the same level as 2017, at $15 million.

The Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP), which provides loan funds and technical

assistance to rural entrepreneurs, remains at the funding level provided in the previous farm bill, at $2.8 million, without additional support.

The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program received its highest funding level in 30 years, $35 million. We are encouraged to see our lawmakers demonstrate support for publicly funded research in sustainable agriculture.

Finally, the Outreach and Assis-

tance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program, also known as the 2501 Program, received $3 million in funding for 2018, which is in addition to the $10 million in funding provided by the farm bill. This program allows farmers and ranchers, who are new to farm programs, access U.S. Department of Agriculture support.

Learn more at cfra.org.

Carroll/Jo Daviess County Cancer Survivor Dinner The Relay for Life of Carroll and Jo Daviess Counties Cancer Survivor celebration and dinner is scheduled for Saturday, April 7, at the Mt. Carroll Church of God. Registration and appetizers will begin at 4:45 p.m. and dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m.

The Pink Heals Sauk Valley, IL chapter will be bringing their “pink” fire truck to the event and will meet and greet our survivors. Judge Val

Gunnarsson, a cancer survivor, will be sharing his story with everyone.

Invitations will be sent out soon.

If you are a cancer survivor living in Carroll or JoDaviess County and do not receive an invitation please call Bev Lundquist at 815-244-9684 and she will get you an invitation.

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Obituaries

MILA M. WINTER Mark (Linda) Winter of Stockton, IL; Mila M. Winter, age 95 of Wood- and two daughters Jocelyn (William) bine, Illinois, passed away Wednes- Hayes of Woodbine, IL and Merri day March 28, 2018 at the Elizabeth (Don) Berlage of Elizabeth, IL; 19 Nursing Home, Elizabeth, IL. A vis- grandchildren, 36 great grandchilitation and funeral service for Mila dren. Mila is preceded in death by was held at Grace Bible Church of her husband George; two sons, Gary Woodbine Monday, April 2, 2018. and Jon; brothers, Ray and Wayne; Burial will be in the Woodbine Cem- sisters, Dorothy, Ruth, and Bernice; etery. Memorials may be made to grandchildren, Andrea, Sarah and Elizabeth Nursing Home (Shower Elly; and her parents. room project) and FHN Hospice.

Family and friends are invited to ROSELYNN Y. MARSH share in Mila’s life at www.lawjonesRoselynn Y. funeralhome.com Marsh, age 86 Mila was born on March 7, 1923 of Galena, IL, in Woodbine Township, Jo Da- passed away on viess County, Illinois, the daughter Friday, March of Ralph R. and Emma (Schubert) 30, 2018 at WaHeidenreich. She graduated from verly Place in Stockton High School. She married Stockton, IL. George A. Winter on Oct. 9, 1943, She was born on in Woodbine, Illinois. Mila farmed Oct. 13, 1931 with her husband George all her life in Chicago, IL; in the Woodbine area. She was a sec- the daughter of retary for the Federal Land Bank in the late Alfred and Esther Thorn. She Woodbine. She also sold Insurance, was a 1949 graduate of Lakeview worked as an Assessor for Woodbine, High School in Chicago. On March Thompson, Apple River and Derinda 11, 1970 Roselynn married James Townships. Mila later cleaned hous- Marsh in Evanston, IL. es during her retirement. Mila was After retiring from McDonalds a member of Grace Bible Church of Corporate Office, she opened up a Woodbine. She enjoyed doing em- children’s clothing store in Galebroidery, crocheting and flower gar- na (Lil Britchin Post). She enjoyed dening. Honoring Most of all, she cherished flower gardening, traveling, cruises the memory spending time with her family.

Mila will be dearly missed by her four sons, Robert (Karen) Winof your loved ones. ter of Elizabeth, IL, Marshall (Ardath) Winter of Woodbine, IL, Carl (Kathy) Winter of Scales Mound, IL,

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Karl and Bridget Smith of Freeport, Ill are the parents of a son Deacon Everett Smith born Friday March 16, 2018 at FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport. Grandparents are Kelly and Leslie Manthei of Freeport and Kurt and Pam Smith of Winslow, Ill. Great grandparents are Janet Piefer of Freeport and Bill and Helen Swanson of Apple River, Ill.

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She is survived by her husband, James Marsh of Galena; Son, Scott (Julie) Schroeder of Atlanta, GA; daughters, Linda (Rodney) Blane of Chandler, AZ, Yvonne (Rick) Smith of Homosassa, FL, Cindy (Gary) Wallin of Tempe, AZ, and Sharon (Randy) Pepin of Stockton, IL; seven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Marilyn.

A visitation was held April 3, at the Hermann Funeral Home in Stockton.

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MONICA SCHUMACHER Monica Schumacher, age 91, of Elizabeth, Illinois passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the Galena Nursing Home, Galena, Illinois. A visitation was held on March 22, at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Elizabeth and the funeral service was held March 23, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Elizabeth. Burial will be in the Elizabeth Cemetery.

JDCF annual meeting to feature past President of the Ho-Chunk Nation The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) invites the public to attend our annual meeting on Saturday, April 7, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at Chestnut Mountain Resort. There will be an interactive social hour with artist Richard Pearce and Collections Specialist from The Field Museum, Jim Louderman. We will also be honoring Joan Harmet as the recipients of the 2018 Nancy Hamill Winter Conservation Leadership Award. The cost of the event is $45/per person and includes a buffet dinner with a vegetarian option.

Reservations can be made by calling 815-858-9100 or emailing info@jdcf. org.

Keynote speaker will be Jon Greendeer. Jon is a proud member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, a student of the Ho-

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The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation is a local non-profit whose mission is to preserve land for the lasting well-being of people and wildlife. JDCF owns several beautiful and unique preserves that are open to the public for hiking, wildlife viewing, and picnicking. For more information about JDCF, please visit their office at 126 N Main Street, Elizabeth IL, or contact them at www.jdcf.org, or info@jdcf.org.

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

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

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

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

• Sunday School – 8:45 a.m.

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

• Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Sunday School – 8:45 a.m.

• Awana Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.

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

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

• Sunday School – during worship after the children’s message FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 309 S. Main Street, Elizabeth, IL 61028 email: firstumcofelizabeth@gmail.com Pastor Tiffany Garcea • Sunday Worship - 8:45 a.m.

• Sunday School - 8:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Sunday School – 10:30 a.m.

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

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

(1st Wednesday of each month) * We are handicapped accessible

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

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

• Holy Communion is celebrated weekly.

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

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

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

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

• Blast Program at 9:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

• Sunday School – 10:00 a.m.

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

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

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

• Sunday Mass – 10:00 a.m.

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

SALEM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 8491 West Salem Road, Lena, IL 61048 (Turn on Salem Road at Eleroy Rest Stop) Rev. Randy Nicholas (815) 369-4511 • Adult & Children’s Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

• Sunday Worship – 10:30 a.m.

• Bookworms Reading Group - 7:00 p.m., 2nd Monday of the month

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH The Little Church with a Big Heart 1334 Sunnyside Road, Kent, IL 61044 1/2 mile north on Kent Road Pastor Carole Andres (815) 232-4010 wogac@comcast.net • Sunday Worship – 10:00 a.m.

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

SCHAPVILLE ZION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 635 East Schapville Road, Elizabeth, IL 61028 Pastor Dottie Morizzo (815) 845-2272 Cell (815) 238-0670 www.schapvillezion.org • Sunday Worship Service – 10:00 a.m.

• Sunday School – 10:00 a.m.

• Bible Study Classes Available

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

• Sunday Worship – 10:00 a.m.

• Sunday School – 10:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

• Sunday Worship – 10:45 a.m.

• Fellowship following service • Adult Bible Studies Available • Communion Every 1st Sunday • Connections (meal and education for youth and adults) Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. * Handicapped Accessible WINSLOW GRACE BIBLE CHURCH 197 Carver Street, Winslow, IL 61089 Pastor Robert Patin (815) 230-1862 • Sunday Worship – 10:45 a.m.

• Sunday School – 9:45 a.m.

• Sunday Evening Service – 7:00 p.m.

• Prayer and Bible Study – Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

YELLOW CREEK CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 12602 W. Dublin Road, Pearl City, IL Pastor Ellis Boughton • 815-864-2049 Email: ellis.boughton@live.com • Sunday Services – 10:00 a.m.

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

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Discovery Center Museum will host Family Fun Day events between February and May of 2018.

Designed as educational and entertaining programs for families, Family Fun Days focus on a specific subject matter and then explore that subject through various means, including activities, demonstrations, make-and-take projects, performances and the like.

All events are included with general admission to Discovery Center unless otherwise noted. General admission: $8 adults; $8 children ages 2-17; free to Discovery Center Members and children age 1 and younger. imagination. It’s alive! Included with Museum admission.

the night sky, investigate planets, moon, and sun, and get inspired to learn more during a free planetarium show. Monkey around with gravity, put the solar system in your pocket, navigate the constellations, and more! Included with Museum admission. Sponsored by Astro-Physics and Forest City Gear.

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St John’s to hold Mother-Daughter-Sister-Friend Banquet We are excited to offer a Mother-Daughter-Sister-Friend Banquet this year. St. John’s has not held a Mother-Daughter Banquet for many years, and we believe it is meaningful to re-institute this cherished tradition. This year’s event will be a slightly new version of the classic Mother-Daughter Banquet. It is more inclusive by encouraging attendance by a sister or a close friend.

The title is meant to encompass other family members, as well. Also included, of course, are grandmothers,

aunts, nieces, etc.

The Mother, Daughter, Sister, Friend Banquet is scheduled for April 14, at 10 a.m. at the church, 625 Country Lane Drive, Lena. The keynote speaker will be Stephanie Loether, who will address the theme, “Woman of God.” The inspiration for Stephanie’s presentation is from the Book of Proverbs, where it states in chapter 31, “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.

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St. John’s road trip St. John’s Lutheran in Pearl City is planning a bus trip to Circa 21 at Moline on Saturday, April 14.

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Bethesda student scholastic and service scholarships The Bethesda Auxiliary, in partnership with Bethesda Lutheran Communities, is offering $30,000 in student scholarships for the 2018-19 school year. The scholarships are for undergraduate- or graduate-level Lutherans, including seminarians.

“We’re excited to support youth who hope to put their talents and energy toward enhancing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities,” said Karen Carter, president of the Bethesda Auxiliary. “Recognizing the achievements of students who have a shared interest in supporting our mission elevates us all. It’s gratifying to support these students in such a direct way.”

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Eat in kitchen, dining room between kitchen and living room. Living room has french doors to covered patio. Main floor laundry/mud room with door to deck. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms and the half bath. Corner Lot, detached garage with workshop and large yard. Wonderful outdoor space for entertaining with the covered patio, deck, gazebo and enough yard space to play or garden.

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Senior Resource Center to host Dinner and Death fundraiser Good theater and good food will combine for a great cause on Thursday, May 10, when the Senior Resource Center presents its inaugural Dinner & Death fund-raiser.

“Dinner & Death is a murder mystery dinner theater, which has not been done as a fund-raiser in Freeport in recent memory,” said Susan Lambert, Senior Resource Center executive director. “We encourage everyone to join us for what promises to be a unique event that will benefit the Senior Resource Center programs.”

Dinner & Death will start at 5:30 p.m. at Grand River Hall, 101 S. Liberty Hall, in Freeport, with appetizers and “setting the scene” as actors drift in and out during the social

hour.

The curtain will rise on the play “Dead and Deader” at 6:30 p.m., which is being presented with assistance from the Winneshiek Players.

It tells the story of a film that has been halted following the death of its star. Now the director of the film is trying to complete the picture when the leading man is, of course, murdered. Audience interaction involves a short clue hunt.

Dinner by Dina Kleckner’s What’s for Dinner follows – and this is not your usual banquet fare. Menu choices are chicken bruschetta and fettucine alfredo or pork loin with wine and rosemary glaze and twice baked potatoes. Kleckner is an experienced caterer who also operates

What’s for Dinner, which provides ready-to-serve meals for home dining. A vegetarian option of eggplant parmesan also is available.

A fun live auction with a few well-selected items will cap the evening. It promises to be an evening to die for!

Early support has proven to be strong for Dinner & Death. Ticket

sales are off to a robust start, and Jiffy Lube has already signed on as the Performance Sponsor. Other sponsorships are available by contacting Julie at the Senior Resource Center, 815-235-9777, ext. 254, or at jhilliger@srcntr.net.

Tickets cost $50 and include the dinner and play. Tickets are available in the following three ways:

• At the Senior Resource Center office, 206 E. Stephenson St., Freeport.

• Through EventBrite on the Senior Resource Center’s Facebook page.

• On the Senior Resource Center’s website, www.seniorresourcecenter. net. The website will route you to EventBrite.

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Lena-Winslow HS Principal’s Honor Roll (Term Three)

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Dump Truck and equipment as specified, until 10:00 AM on Wednesday, April 11th, 2018 in the Stephenson County Engineer’s office, where they will be publicly opened and read. Specifications are available at the County Engineer’s office 295 W. Lamm Rd. in Freeport, IL (Published in The Shopper’s Guide April 4 & 11, 2018) 311834

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION Public Notice is hereby given that on March 20th, 2018 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Stephenson County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business know as Oak Leaf Home Company, LLC located at 10902 N. Wachlin Road, McConnell IL 61050 Dated March 20th, 2018 /s/ VICI R. OTTE Vici R. Otte Stephenson County Clerk

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Holocaust Memorial Day with survivor Eva Kor Rockford University’s Forum Series is partnering with the Jewish Federation of Rockford for a 2018 Yom Hashoah Memorial Observance program on Tuesday, April 10, at 7 p.m. at the Fisher Memorial Chapel. Our featured speaker is Eva Mozes Kor, a survivor of the Holocaust, a forgiveness advocate, and a revered public speaker.

With the driving message of “never give up” in mind, she has emerged through a life filled with trauma as a brilliant example of the power of the human spirit to overcome. Kor is the recipient of the 2017 Sachem

award, the highest honor in the state of Indiana.

The program also will include brief remarks from leaders of Rockford’s Jewish community, a time for prayer, and a candle-lighting ceremony. All are welcome.

With the exception of Performing Arts events, the Forum Series is free of charge. Events take place on the Rockford University campus, 5050 East State Street, Rockford. Tickets are required and can be obtained by contacting the Box Office at 815226-4100 or boxoffice@rockford.

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Remaining installments in this spring’s Forum Series include the musical “Candide” and a lecture on civic engagement in the science classroom (4/24/18). “Candide,” running from April 19-21, is presented in collaboration with the Rockford Symphony Orchestra part of the “Leonard Bernstein at 100” festival. The festival is made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois and Illinois Arts Council Agency.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will gather for worship on April 8, at Good Shepherd, 118 E. Mason St. Lena, IL, at 9:30 a.m. All are invited to worship on this Second Sunday of Easter with Holy Communion.

Following worship, there will be a time of fellowship. All Sunday School children will gather for Sunday School Opening at 10:45 a.m. followed by learning, Bible study, prayer, and fellowship.

On Monday April 9, the Parkinson Support Group will meet in the Fellowship Hall at 1:30 p.m.

On Tuesday April 10, at 9:45 a.m. Good Shepherd will meet for Hymn Sing at the Lena Living Center On Wednesday April 11, at 8 a.m. the Piece Corps Quilters will work together to craft quilts for Lutheran World Relief. They are always looking for more people to help tie quilts and sew. No previous quilting experience is necessary. Come join the fun and make a difference in the world! At 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday Confirmation students in seventh and eighth grade will meet for learning, fun, prayer, and fellowship.

On Thursday April 12, Friendship Club will meet at noon for a Potluck Dinner and entertainment with “Take Two.” If you have any questions please call the church at 815-369-5552.

Kent/Willow UMC

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Kent/Willow UMC Churches will worship together Sun. Apr. 8, at 9 a.m. at Kent UMC. Lay Speaker; Dawn Weber will bring the message; “Mysteries of the Empty Tomb” We invite you all to come and hear this message and then stay for the fellowship following.

Sunday School is at 10:30 a.m. studying from the Holy Bible; all are invited to stay for this time too.

Kent UMC is located right in the town of Kent IL; for more information, please call Dawn at 815-238-4269.

Prices subject to change

St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pearl City

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You’re invited to join us at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Pearl City for worship on Sunday, April 8, at 9 a.m. for the second Sunday of Easter.

After the worship, Sunday School and Confirmation students will meet at 10:15 a.m. The Property Committee will meet after worship. The SPOTS (fifth and sixth grades) Youth Group will meet on April 8, at 11 a.m.

The Fifth Quarter (seventh and eighth grades) will meet on Sunday, April 8, from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Youth and Family Center. The Genesis (high school) youth group will meet from 7:30- 9 p.m. on Sunday in the Youth and Family Center. All youth are welcome to attend.

Matt Schmitt, Freeport, IL, won the March 28, $200 Calendar Raffle drawing.

Scrip orders are due on April 3. The April Men’s Breakfast will be held at Little John’s on Wednesday, April 4, at 7:30 a.m. The Christian Education Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11.

Bible Studies will resume on Monday, April 9, at 7 p.m. or on Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Both bible studies are held in the Conference Room.

Need a place to hold an event in Pearl City? The main hall at St. John’s is available for rent. Call the church for more information and availability.

St. John’s Lutheran Church is at 229 S. First Street, Pearl City, Illinois.

The office phone number is 815-443-2215 (mornings). All are invited to our weekly worship services and youth to our Sunday School and youth ministries. You may also email at prshadmin@gmail.com.

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MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS 3 to 5 SATURDAYS 9 to 12 4906 N. Crossroads Rd., Lena 2 miles W. of Rt. 73 on Rt. 20; then 1 mile North

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LARGE REAL ESTATE AUCTION Owner: Darrell L. Smith Thursday, April 12, 2018 @ 11:30 AM

AUCTION: 306 W High St – Orangeville, IL 61060 FARM: 955 W. Stateline Rd – Orangeville, IL 61060 123 ACRES +/- TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION IN 4 PARCELS

(Farm Will Be Available For The 2018 Crop Season! Farmland Will Be Sold Per Surveyed Acre Supplied By Seller)

49.92 Acres +/- Tillable  24.74 Acres +/- CRP  1.9 Acres +/- CRP

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Lena United Methodist Church to hold rummage & bake sale

Lena United Methodist Church will be having its annual Rummage & Bake Sale April 12-14. If you have clean usable items, you would like to donate, bring them to our fellowship hall starting Mon. April 9 thru Wed. April 11 from 8:30-4:30. We will accept: furniture, clothing, house wares, yard-work items, toys, games, books and puzzles. Watch for our Shoppers Guide ad next week for Rummage & Bake Sale times.

This farm has been in the Smith Family for 3 Generations. The Farm Offers Good Tillable Ground, Pasture, & CRP Ground.

OPEN HOUSE: MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2018: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

TRACT 1: 6 Acres +/-

W/ Older 2-Story, 3 Bedroom Home & Out Buildings

TRACT 2: 54.85 Acres +/49.92 Acres +/- Tillable

TRACT 3: 62.37 Acres +/-

24.75 Acres +/- CRP  37.62 Acres +/- Pasture & Trees

TRACT 4: 123 Acre +/-

W/ Older 2-Story, 3 Bedroom Home & Out Buildings.

Do NOT miss this opportunity!

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Real Estate Information: Jim Sullivan Realty: 815-947-9040 or 815-266-8302 Photos & Information: www.powersauction.com or www.jimsullivan-realty.com 10% of the purchase price, NON-REFUNDABLE, to be paid down the day of auction. With the balance of the purchase price due and payable on or before May 11, 2018. Possession will be given on the day of formal closing. Property will be sold in AS-IS condition without any contingencies.

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Lena Living Center is now hiring CNAs for all shifts.

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Individual is responsible for the general cleaning and housekeeping of both exterior and interior buildings and grounds, to include but is not limited to the outside grounds, shop area, and offices in a manufacturing environment. Duties include, but are not limited to litter pick up, parking lot sweeping, weed and lawn maintenance, sidewalk snow removal, collection and transport of trash and recyclables to disposal areas, general housekeeping: wiping down walls, light, signs, and running a floor sweeper. Other duties as assigned. Previous janitorial, custodial, scissor lift and forklift experience desired. Hours are negotiable.

Shipping & Receiving Warehouse - 2nd Shift

Immediate opening for an individual to organize, control inventory, and do material handling in a fast-paced environment. Forklift driving and previous computer experience a plus. Individual should have good communication skills, a good mechanical aptitude, and be detail-oriented.

MTE offers an excellent wage & benefit package including: paid time off, 401k with company match, health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.

For a list of current job opening descriptions and applications go to www.monroetruck.com Please apply between 8AM – 4PM (M-F) or submit resume to: Monroe Truck Equipment, Inc. 1051 West 7th Street Monroe WI 53566 Fax 608-329-8456 hrmonroe@monroetruck.com An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled 311988

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Self-motivated individuals to install truck equipment per work instructions/schematics. Previous experience/training in automotive, industrial or agricultural machinery and welding preferred. Also looking for individuals with strong electrical or hydraulic experience/ knowledge.

Welders – 1st & 2nd Shift

Experienced manual welders needed in manufacturing to weld/ fabricate truck bodies and Snow & Ice equipment. Duties include but are not limited to: • Product fit-up and/or use of fixtures • GMAW welding or robotic operations • Air Arc, Oxy-fuel, Torch and Hand Plasma Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols preferred.

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Daily Yard Operator – This individual will be responsible for loading product for both truck and rail transport. The Yard Operator will be required to work and communicate in a team environment, and be willing to learn the ethanol process. Telehandler, skid loader, or forklift experience preferred.

Hours are Mon. thru Fri. Night Swing Shift Biodiesel Operations Specialist – The Biodiesel Specialist will perform routine analysis on various process streams, raw materials, and finished products. Duties will include daily testing and certification of finished product, perform critical specification testing, sample analysis utilizing various lab instrumentation, and document, report, and communicate results efficiently and accurately. Hours are swing shift from 7pm to 7am.

Both positions offer a competitive hourly wage with full benefits package. Must be dependable, motivated, flexible, and have good communication skills.

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KREIDER SERVICES, INC WE ARE HIRING: Full Time Part Time Positions in Galena Second Shift and Third Shift Full Time Positions in Stockton Second Shift and Third Shift Substitute Positions Available Also in Stockton and Galena A rewarding career working with individuals with disabilities Must be at least 21years of age, Have a High School diploma or GED equivalent, Valid driver’s license and No Experience Necessary We offer health, dental, vision and life insurance and paid time off for full time positions Approx. 20 hours per week for part time with paid time off Contact us today at: 815-777-9525 x 101

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Vice President Lieb called the Regular Meeting to order @ 6:30 pm.

After Roll Call the Board approved the March 21, 2018 agenda.

The Board recognized guests and public comments were allowed. No comments were made.

The Board approved the Consent Agenda consisting of the minutes from the February 22, 2018 Regular Board meeting, the closed session minutes from the February 22, 2018, the March 12, 2018 Special Board meeting minutes, the closed session minutes from the March 12, 2018 Special Board meeting, and the bills and payroll through March 16, 2018.

Communications: 1. FOIA/OMA Report was provided.

2. Information was presented to see if any board members wanted to attend the community development meeting on March 29.

New Business: 1. Approved the School Wide Plan required by ESSA for Title 1 grants.

2. Approved membership into the IHSA for 2018-19 school year 3. Approved the donation of 2 season passes for the golf outing.

4. Discussed the potential usage of vacant ground made available by the FEMA buyout. The mayor has asked if the district would have any use for the property. The board wants to leave their options open as

the village moves through the process.

5. Discussed diesel and gas purchases as requested by Saunders oil for 2018-19.

The board is not interested at this time in making any change, but would consider options in the future.

6. It was discussed that the contract with 2HB Human Resources & Benefits Solutions has not been executed and thus invalid as it does not list specific services that will be performed.

7. Approved an amended 2018-19 school calendar. The last student attendance day will be on May 17, 2019 providing that we do not use any emergency days.

8. Approved the summer school proposal which will start on May 23 and last through June 19. It will run from 8:0011:30 am and will cost $1,995.

9. Conducted a first reading of the following policies: 2:260 - Uniform Grievance Procedure, 3:70 - Succession of Authority, 4:40 - Incurring Debt, 4:180 Pandemic Preparedness, 5:20 - Workplace Harassment Prohibited, 5:70 - Religious Holidays, 5:80, Court Duty - 5:110 – Recognition of Service, 5:140 – Solicitation By or From Staff, 5:170 – Copyright 5:210 – Resignations, 5:230 – Maintaining Student Discipline, 5:285 – Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus and Commercial Vehicle Drivers, 5:300 – Schedules and Employment Year, 5:320 – Evaluation,

6:70 – Teaching about Religions, 6:185 – Remote Educational Program . Proposed revisions are available in the District office. We will seek approval at the April 18, 2018 meeting.

10. Approved the resignations of Lauren Krause - PASS (Preschool) teacher, Carolyn Eden - Elementary library aide, Mike Lee - Head girls basketball coach, Kristi Fransen - FS girls basketball coach, Steve Hawkinson - 8th grade girls basketball coach, and Amber Duitsman - EPC cheerleading coach.

11. Approved Matt Miller – Bass Fishing and Hector Pena – Softball as volunteers.

12. Approved the following coaches for the 2018-19 school year: Matt Milam – 7th Grade Boys Basketball, Jason Schultz – 8th Grade Boys Basketball, Kevin Koning – FS Boys basketball, Sean Downing – Varsity Boys Basketball, Jace Kempel – Volunteer Boys basketball, and Allison Brouhard – 8th Grade girls basketball.

13. Approved Danielle Kempel as the Preschool Teacher, Kayleigh Leddy as the 4th grade teacher, Kristen Lee as the Agriculture teacher, and Kim Williams as the school nurse.

14. Approved the Tenure status of Jennifer Pitts and Megan Lawler.

15. Approved Jerod McNutt as the EPC head football coach.

Meeting was adjourned at 10:01 pm.

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$$$ $$$ The Pearl City Park Department sends a big thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who arrived bright and early Saturday to hide 800 eggs.

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Polo came straight back and put things into perspective. They evened things out after they scored three times in the top of the third. The match was tied at five. Orangeville was shut out in the bottom of the third and saw the game begin to slip away again, as the fourth played through.

The Marcos chipped and bounced their way to two more scores and captured the 7-5 edge at the midway point of the game. Orangeville wasn’t done though. They doubled up Polo’s efforts in the fourth and scored four times more, to collect the 9-7 lead. They would not yield the advantage and held on for the 9-7 winner.

One of the teams vying for top honors in the East invited the Broncos into play on Tuesday, April 3. The co-op of Pecatonica and Durand return the favor this Thursday, April 5, as they travel to Orangeville to complete the season’s road-and-home series.

Games against New Glarus out of conference as well as meetings with Warren/Stockton and Amboy help take game play into the second full week of April.

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Teams from Freeport Aquin and Forreston stand with Orangeville at the front of the pack with undefeated conference marks. The Bulldogs and Cardinals combined mark is 14-0 so far this season. They are expected to be battling for top honors most of the season in the East.

On Friday, March 29, the Broncos ran into a strong representative from the West. The Polo Marcos were invited in and they caused a lot of early issues for Orangeville. They wouldn’t have enough offense to stand with the Broncos when the final pitches were thrown, but they put up a good battle.

Polo opened the action with confidence and a 1-0 advantage.

It intensified as they knocked Orangeville out during their first few swings into the Friday match’s first inning. The 1-0 lead was in effect into the second, when Polo added a second tally.

Orangeville didn’t take to the situation in the bottom of the second, as well as they had in the first. Cordial greetings were pushed aside as the heart and tail of the line-up worked their way on base and across for multiple scores. The 2-0 edge was ripped away as the Broncos plated five runs and carried the three-run

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The kids didn’t seem to mind The eggs were not exactly hidden, moving indoors to hunt for Easter but the Annual Pearl City Easter Eggs last Saturday in Pearl City Egg Hunt still attracted dozens of youngsters.

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The U of I Extension offers Meals for a Healthy Heart workshop The U of I Extension will be offering the Meals for a Healthy Heart workshop, Thursday, April 5 and 12, at Highland Community College, Building R, Room 153, from 5:30 – 8 p.m.. To register, call U of I Extension at 815-235-4125 or visit us online at http://web.extension.illinois. edu/jsw/. There is a $20 registration fee, which covers participation in both sessions, handouts and educational materials.

Since 1964, February has been known as American Heart Month.

The purpose behind American Heart Month is to raise awareness about heart disease, while educating the public about preventive measure they can take to reduce their risk of developing heart disease.

The most notable changes in the prevention of heart disease in the past year, was the release of new blood pressure categories. In November 2017, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association issued its report on Clinical Practice Guidelines.

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These guidelines include new information from studies regarding blood pressure related risks of cardiovascular disease. Additionally they provide management strategies to help both healthcare providers and consumers. The guidelines stress the importance using proper technique when measuring blood pressure, the use of home blood pressure monitoring and early intervention with lifestyle changes.

“Lifestyle factors, health conditions and family history can put individuals at an increased risk for developing heart disease. However, you can decrease your risk by educating yourself and making healthy lifestyle choices,” states Diane Reinhold, registered dietitian, with the University of Illinois Extension.

Whether you are planning, shopping and cooking for someone with heart disease or working towards preventing heart disease yourself, it can be a challenge. To help meet these challenges, University of Illinois Extension will offer a two-part

workshop called Meals for a Healthy Heart, which is designed for anyone interested in preventing or managing heart disease. During each session, participants will receive recipes, watch cooking demonstrations, as well as learn about heart healthy eating, and physical activities to better care for their health.

Meals for a Healthy Heart aims to improve your overall wellbeing. This workshop will complement the recommendations from your healthcare provider and help you and/or your loved one manage or prevent heart disease.

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I’m baaaack. It has been so nice seeing a lot of you this past week after I returned from maternity leave. I am happy to report we have a healthy baby boy, Brody. Thank you all for the warm wishes and congratulations, it really means a lot. A special thanks to Ms. Kathy for taking care of most of my responsibilities while I was gone.

Ms. Kathy was also very busy with all of the kiddos these last few weeks. While I was absent for most of it I will give you the highlights.

The afterschool kids enjoyed special Valentine’s Day floats while they played BINGO. The story hour groups exchanged cards and also had special treats to celebrate. Speaking of celebrating, all of the kids celebrated during Dr. Suess week. The afterschool group made “oobleck” and enjoyed a homemade snack of “green eggs and ham”. The story hour groups also got in on the “oobleck” making fun and worked on their counting with “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish” and going along with the theme, enjoyed a jello fish snack. The story hour kids made lion and lamb crafts and decorated scratch off Easter eggs to kick off the Spring season.

For St. Patty’s day all of the kids made a leprechaun craft, which from the photos I was shown were very cute. And finally all of the kids found lots of goodies on the hunt for Easter eggs. The afterschool kids also played BINGO for prizes and the story hour classes had Easter parties with lots of yummy treats. Like us on Facebook to see photos and more information regarding programs.

Our book discussion group met twice while I was gone and it sounds like I missed some great titles. A few of those that were discussed were More Than Just Making It by Erin Odom, Time to Share by JoAnn Brown, A Woman’s Place by Lynn Austin, The Pines by Blake Crouch, St. Peter’s Fair by Ellis Peters, If I Live by Terri Blackstock and Life in a Jar by Jack Mayer. The next meeting will be April 25th, hope to see you there. Adult coloring night will be April 9th at 5:30 p.m.

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