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Broncos finish third, topping off breakthrough season

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT

The Orangeville Broncos varsity softball squad had a year to remember in 2021.

Early in the year, many questioned whether the 2021 spring softball season would even happen, including the Broncos players and Head Coach Lon Scheuerell.

“We were concerned there was not even going to be a season because of COVID,” Scheuerell said following the team’s campaign.

Not only were the Broncos able to play and compete in a 2021 season, they also made an historic run as the first team in program history to reach the state tournament.

2021 was a breakthrough year for the program and Scheuerell, as they had fallen just short in the Super-Sectional in 2018 and 2019. The Broncos had reached the Super Sectional just one time before, in 2008, where the team also fell short of reaching state. Finally, in 2021, in one

of the most bizarre seasons in the history of high school sports, the Broncos were able to push through the barrier that had held them back three times before.

After beating Pearl City in the Sectional Championship, on June 10, the Broncos found themselves in the same position they had been in the last two seasons, the Super Sectional. In 2018, the Broncos lost 6-2 to Cuba-Spoon River Valley. The next year, they fell just short again, losing 4-2 to

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On June 14, the Broncos made history as they faced off with Williamsfield on a neutral site. The Broncos were the first on the board with a three-run inning in the top of the third. Small ball sparked the offense as a bunt by Payton Meier drove in the game’s first run. Following that bunt, the Broncos had no issues on offense, as they went on to score four runs in the top of the fourth and two insurance runs in the fifth.

Orangeville tallied 18 hits on the game, as their offense was too much for Williamsfield. The Broncos were bound and determined to reach state, and they finally broke through with an 11-4 victory in the Super Sectional. Tori Plowman was electric on both sides of the ball, as she pitched a gem and led the team offensively. Plowman threw all seven innings with just four runs allowed, while going 2-for-4 at the plate with three runs batted in.

McKayla Riemer was nearly unstoppable, going 4-for-5 with two doubles and three RBIs. Megan Holder finished the game 3-for-5 with an RBI

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Face masks continue to be required for everyone at all Monroe Clinic facilities, per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance.

Monroe Clinic keeps mask requirement in place Masks continue to be universally required for everyone age 5 and up at all Monroe Clinic facilities regardless of vaccination status or expiration of public health orders, according to a news release from the health care organization.

“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention specifically notes that its new masking recommendations for fully vaccinated people do not apply to health care settings, and health care facilities should continue to follow infection prevention and control guidance,” the release

said. “Our facilities provide care for medically vulnerable patients, including those who are immunosuppressed or too young to be vaccinated. We must continue to enforce pandemic-response safety measures to protect everyone in our local hospital and clinics.”

Additional CDC guidelines in place at Monroe Clinic locations include continued screening for all visitors, practicing physical distancing and limiting the number of visitors. For the most up-todate information and policies, go online to monroeclinic.org/ coronavirus.

Ball players garner conference honors Several area athletes are among those named to the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference North Division All-Conference baseball team.

• 1st team pitchers: Hayden Roth, an Orangeville senior, and Nathan Brinkmeier, a Pearl City sophomore • 1st team catchers: Max Amendt, a Le-Win senior, and Cade Janecke, an Orangeville senior. Both were unanimous selections.

• 2nd team catchers: Caden Kuberski, a Pearl City senior • 2nd team infielders: Drew

Streckwald, a Le-Win sophomore; Zach Backer, an Orangeville senior; and Joey Thomm, an Orangeville junior • 1st team outfielders: Ethan Fye, a Le-Win junior.

Fye was a unanimous selection.

• 2nd team outfielders: Jake Zeal, a Le-Win sophomore; Carson Rote, an Orangeville junior; and Riley Schauer, a Pearl City junior • 1st team designated hitter/utility: Luke Benson, a Le-Win junior • Sportsmanship award:

Le-Win • Jamie Koehn Award nominations: Max Amendt of Le-Win and Cade Janecke of Orangeville The local teams finished third, fourth and fifth in the six-team conference on the year: • Orangeville, third; 9-9 overall and 6-4 in conference • Le-Win, fourth; 8-10 overall and 4-5 in conference • Pearl City, fifth; 8-8 overall and 4-6 in conference

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Illinois House OKs remote voting on bills to pass budget

By Sarah Mansur

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The Illinois House changed its rules June 16 to allow lawmakers to cast votes on legislation remotely, giving them enough votes to pass a change to the budget bill and other measures.

Shortly after this rule change, House Democrats approved the amendment to the budget that resulted from a drafting error in the bill the House passed shortly before midnight on May 31.

The budget amendment that was requested by Gov. JB Pritzker passed the House on June 16, 71-44, with the three additional remote votes giving Democrats the minimum number required to pass the bill.

The budget now will head back to the governor for his signature.

Pritzker issued an amendatory veto of next year’s $42.3 billion budget last week to ensure that state funding takes effect when the 2022 fiscal year begins on July 1.

Pritzker’s amendatory veto to the budget made July 1 the date that portions of next year’s operating budget would take effect, since some of those sections of the budget were not assigned an effective date.

The amendment to the budget bill was approved on June 15 by the Senate, 36-21,

which is also exactly the number of votes it needed to pass.

Votes taken in either chamber after May 31 must receive a three-fifths majority, under the state constitution, or at least 36 votes in the Senate and 71 votes in the House, in order for an earlier effective date to be implemented.

Republicans called out their Democratic counterparts for overlooking key errors in the more than 3,000-page operating budget bill that was introduced late in the night on May 31 before it was approved less than an hour later.

Rep. Deanne Mazzochi, an Elmhurst Republican, said the budget should have been available earlier and posted online in order to give the public an opportunity to provide feedback.

“This is a budget that was passed after midnight because the majority party hoped the world wasn’t watching,” Mazzochi said. “You ran through a $42 billion budget to give pay raises to legislators, new spending, hundreds of millions of new taxes on Illinois businesses, and the public doesn’t even get a chance to give real world, meaningful feedback before you push that yes button.”

Some Republican House members also spoke in opposition to the resolution allowing remote voting, which will only be permitted until the

first day of the fall veto session in November 2021.

Rep. Tim Butler, a Springfield Republican, said the lawmakers could vote remotely for any reason because the resolution did not establish any criteria for allowing remote participation.

“This isn’t a slippery slope.

We’re sliding down by allowing remote legislating. I understand, maybe, for some extenuating circumstances, but without any guidelines as to why people participate remotely, I think this is an extraordinarily bad idea,” Butler said on the House floor last week.

The Illinois Senate had already approved remote voting in both committees and on the Senate floor and used the practice frequently throughout the session. But the House only approved remote voting in committees.

House Majority Leader Greg Harris, a Chicago Democrat who sponsored the resolution, said he would hope “this would be used responsibly by members for emergency situations, or if there were unavoidable conflicts that detain them.”

The remote voting resolution passed 66-45.

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State Rep. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport, right, speaks to village officials in Stockton on June 8. Stockton Police Chief Kevin Stewart listens at left.

State rep checks in with local officials Chesney visits Stockton, Lena

State Rep. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport, began a series of visits with northwest Illinois municipal officials with June 8 meetings with municipal officials in Stockton and Lena.

“It’s important to take time regularly to meet with local elected officials about issues they are hearing about from our shared constituents in order to represent those views in Springfield,” Chesney said Capitol News Illinois is a in a news release. “The time nonprofit, nonpartisan news these local officials take to service covering state govern- talk with me is invaluable to ment. ensuring we try to do every-

Students graduate from community college Dozens of area students graduated recently from Highland Community College with associate degrees, applied science degrees or certificates.

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Campbell, associate of applied science in nursing • Cedarville: Emma Arnold, associate of science; Amaya Bouvia, associate of science; Adeline Stone, early care and education

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thing we can to help them do their jobs well.

“Unfortunately, after sessions like this one, we also hear about the challenges and mandates on our local governments, thanks to policies passed by the supermajority running the show in Springfield.”

Topics discussed with Lena and Stockton officials included TIF district issues, grants, local government revenue sharing, economic growth, infrastructure projects, complaints about FOID card processing times and an exodus of law enforcement officers in some communities following the passage of state legisla-

tion.

Chesney is scheduling meetings throughout the summer with local officials and constituents who wish to discuss state issues and services.

“I believe we need to have the pulse of what is going on in our local communities to best represent those views in Springfield,” Chesney said. “I appreciate the responsibilities that accompany public service and work to make myself accessible to constituents, as well as other public servants to collaborate on issues impacting our taxpayers.”

For more information, go online to repchesney.com.

Bike tour raises money for cancer center

This year’s Gran Fonda Tour Against Cancer invites area cyclists and families to enjoy some healthy exercise and see some beautiful roads on their own, or in person as part of a safely socially distanced group.

The in-person event will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 26, at Tutty’s Crossing Trailhead, 250 E. Stephenson St., Freeport. Riders can choose from 30mile, 50-mile, or 75-mile routes or enjoy a fun bike ride of any length dedicated to those who are battling or have battled cancer.

Virtual participants are asked to complete their chosen routes by Saturday, June 26.

GPS maps and cue sheets are available for all of the routes on the event’s website, www.fhn.org/ touragainstcancer. Participants are asked to complete their chosen routes by June 27.

In lieu of a registration fee, participants and supporters are invited to donate to the Leonard C. Ferguson Cancer Center at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. Participants who donate $50 or more will receive their choice of a commemorative T-shirt or water bottle.

“Dave Fonda, the founder of and inspiration for this event, loved cycling and his community,” according to an FHN news release. “He began the fundraiser in 2007, dedicated to parlaying his passion into a cause that could help those fighting cancer.

“Dave lost his own battle with cancer in 2018, and the event has been renamed in his honor.”

For more information or to register, go online to www.fhn.org/gran-fonda-tour-against-cancer.asp.

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Vaping causes a host of negative health effects While electronic cigarettes (e-cigs or EC) have been touted as a healthier alternative to smoking and/or as an aid to help you stop smoking, there are growing concerns about their safety, effects on oral and systemic health and the exponential growth in adolescent use.

ECs consist of a cartridge that contains a fluid, with a rechargeable battery and an atomizer that warms and aerosolizes the liquid. The fluid may or may not carry nicotine. In addition, THC (the main psychotropic ingredient in marijuana) or other psychoactive drugs can be inserted into the e-liquid. Heating up the liquid in an EC creates a fine aerosol that is inhaled into the lungs. Using an EC is called vaping.

While EC manufacturers often stress that not all vaping

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fluids contain nicotine, a recent Centers for Disease Control study showed that 99% of the ECs sold in the U.S. contain nicotine. Labeling is not reliable, as some EC labels do not disclose that they contain nicotine. Investigators found some brands marked as nicotine-free actually did contain nicotine.

In fact, one single pod of the Juul EC, which is the top-selling EC brand in the US, contains as much nicotine as a regular pack of cigarettes.

To make matters worse, Juul is just one of the ECs that uses nicotine salts in its fluid. This

allows high levels of addictive nicotine to be inhaled more easily. The availability of extra strength nicotine cartridges and the fact that EC users have the ability to alter the voltage to get a stronger amount of nicotine, all contribute to recent findings that adolescent EC users are up to seven times more likely to start smoking cigarettes than non-EC users.

Previous smokers who intended to use ECs to quit the habit are increasingly using both ECs and traditional cigarettes.

Since the introduction of ECs in 2003, their use has grown exponentially and in an ever-younger population.

In the year 2020, 3.6 million middle grade and high school students reported use of ECs. This is critical because nicotine is not considered safe for adolescents, young adults or

pregnant women.

Nicotine interferes with or harms brain development in children and young adults and is toxic to developing fetuses. Many people are not aware that the brain is still developing until about age 25. Throughout our lives each time a new skill is learned, or a new memory is made, the brain creates a connection or synapse between brain cells.

Nicotine changes the ways these synapses are formed, harming the part of the brain that controls attention, learning, moods and impulse control. Alterations in the reward system of the brain make use of cocaine and methamphetamines even more pleasurable, increasing the risk of addiction to these and other drugs.

Even putting nicotine aside, e-liquid aerosols contain nu-

College president garners YWCA award Chris Kuberski, president of Highland Community College, recently received the 2021 Women of Achievement Award for Business through the YWCA of Northwestern Illinois in Rockford.

Kuberski was among six individuals recognized for the award. Each is highlighted for making a positive impact in their community and aligning their work with the YWCA mission: eliminating racism and empowering women, according to a news release.

“Kuberski has worked to make sure students have access and are prepared for college through numerous early college partnerships with regional high schools,” the release said.

One of her recent accomplishments was partnering Highland with Western Illinois

University and the Freeport School District to create an education pathway to address a K-12 teacher shortage that Chris allows HighKuberski land students to achieve a degree without leaving northwest Illinois.

“Through her efforts, Kuberski endeavors to influence the lives of women and families by helping to provide an affordable and quality educational pathway,” the release said.

“During Chris’s community college career, she has worked as a teacher, an administrator, a partner and a community volunteer to further the mission of higher education in a way

that impacts some of the most challenged people in society,” Liz Gerber, vice president, student development and support services, who nominated Kuberski, stated. “Running a nonprofit educational institution requires superb leadership skills, creativity and a special kind of commitment that drives someone to show up as her best self every day.”

Kuberski was named president of Highland Community College in May 2020. She started at Highland in 2015 as executive vice president.

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ond language at Southern Illinois University in Nakajo, Japan, and Carbondale, Illinois.

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Adolescents often cite the attraction of the flavors and their belief that ECs were safer than cigarettes as motivators for using this product.

In light of what many are now referring to as epidemic growth in adolescent use and the increasing number of serious health and safety issues associated with ECs, the government has stepped in to reverse this dangerous trend.

In 2020 the House passed HR 2339 prohibiting the production of flavored tobacco products and the legal age of purchase has been raised to 21. The U.S. Postal Service can no longer transport EC products and some private carriers have chosen to stop as well. The American Dental Association and the American Medical Association have called for a ban on vaping products.

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From Lena’s Kitchen and fluffy. Stir in sour cream, onion powder, salt and dill.

Chill at least one hour. Serve with vegetables.

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Father’s Day has been celebrated. I hope all the fathers out there had a great day — probably a little warm, but otherwise there was good weather. This week’s recipes again feature some great eats for summer. There is a good appetizer dip for any time of the year, a seasonal salad, a yummy chicken salad, a unique pulled pork sandwich and some good dessert recipes.

Sour Cream and Onion Dip If you are looking for an appetizer low in carbs, this dip is a flavorful party food.

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened ½ C. sour cream 1 t. onion powder ½ t. salt ¼ t. dried dill In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth

Asparagus, Snap Pea and Radish Salad These vegetables are in season and make for a delicious summer salad. It is a great lunch with some crusty bread or a wonderful side to a dinner.

2 lbs. asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 1 t. grated lemon zest plus 2 T. lemon juice 3 T. plus 1 t. olive oil, divided 3 t. fresh thyme leaves, divided 3 t. honey, divided 1 8 oz. block feta cheese 8 oz. snap peas, sliced 1 bunch radishes, sliced Heat oven to 425. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook asparagus in batches until crisp tender, three to four minutes. Run batches under cold water to cool; pat dry.

In a bowl, whisk together lemon zest and lemon juice, 3 T. oil, 2 t. thyme and 2 t. honey. Season with ¼ t. of salt and ¼ t. pepper. Place feta in the center of a large piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle with

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remaining teaspoon of oil, 1 tsp. thyme and 1 t. honey. Season with a pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper. Pull foil up around the feta to create a pouch. Bake until warmed through, 14 to 16 minutes.

Drain excess liquid and crumble using two forks. Add snap peas, radishes and cooked asparagus to vinaigrette and toss to combine. Serve immediately topped with warm feta.

Loaded Chicken Salad This lightened-up chicken salad has a dressing made with a rich Greek yogurt and several fruits. You can bake or poach the chicken breast, or you can cut up the rotisserie chicken from the deli at the grocery store. It is great for a summer lunch or dinner. Serve it with the onion dip and vegetables or the asparagus, snap pea and radish salad.

Dressing ½ C. plain Greek yogurt 2½ T. mayonnaise 1½ t. Dijon mustard 1½ T. lemon juice 1½ T. honey 1 t. Worcestershire sauce 1 t. apple cider vinegar ½ t. garlic powder ¼ t. onion powder ½ t. celery salt Chicken Salad 2 C. shredded cooked chicken breast ½ C. diced celery ½ C. halved red seedless grapes ½ C. coarsely chopped salted pecans ¼ C. dried cranberries ½ C. diced green apple ¼ C. diced red onion Salt and pepper to taste 2 T. finely chopped celery leaves or fresh parsley Dressing: Combine the yogurt, mayo, mustard, lemon juice, honey, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder and celery salt in a large bowl.

Add the chicken to the dressing bowl, and then add the grapes, cranberries, celery, apple, onion, salt and pepper. Stir until all of the ingredients are coated in the

dressing. Taste and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Add the pecans and gently fold them into the chicken mixture. Refrigerate the salad for at least an hour before serving. Remove from refrigerator just prior to serving and sprinkle with celery leaves or parsley.

Serve on thinly sliced whole grain bread or place in Boston lettuce cups.

Cherry Cola Barbecue Pork Barbecue or pulled pork sandwiches can be bought at the local deli or grocery store or made many different ways.

This unique way to make a pulled pork sandwich has cherries in it for flavor. It is one of the most moist pulled pork sandwiches you will ever have. The pickled onions add a nice zip to the sandwich.

You can use these onions on hamburgers or brats also. One of my friends doesn’t make pulled pork sandwiches; her family likes it over mashed potatoes or homemade noodles.

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Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.

Preheat oven to 450. In a large Dutch oven, place pork and cherries. Bake for 45 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325. Add cola to pot; cover with foil, and cut small vents in foil. Bake until pork is fork-tender and an instant

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JEAN O. LOGEMANN Jean O. Logemann, 95, of Monroe, Wisconsin, formerly of Stockton, Illinois, passed away on May 19, 2021, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Monroe. Jean was born in Stephenson County, Illinois, on Feb. 4, 1926, to Eli and Clara (LaDue) Chapin.

Jean attended her early school years in Lena, Illinois.

After the deaths of her parents, 16-year-old Jean lived with Lois and Hans Bingert in Freeport, Illinois, to serve as a nanny to their daughters, Barbara and Jacqueline.

The Bingerts quickly became Jean’s “adopted” family and remained lifelong friends.

She was a graduate of Freeport High School in 1943 during World War II and St. Francis School of Nursing in 1947. One of her first professional experiences was working as a nurse for a year in a New York City hospital.

She married Stanley E. Logemann on July 15, 1951, and the couple farmed in the rural Stockton, Illinois, area.

They had five children: William, Lynne, Elaine, Carl and Clark.

Jean relocated to Monroe in the early 1970s, where she was employed at St. Clare Hospital as a surgical nurse until her retirement in the 1980s. She was a member of St. Francis Hospital Alumni Association, Lafayette County Genealogy Society, Stockton Unitarian-Universalist Church and the Albion Community Club.

An avid reader and gardener, Jean enjoyed playing bridge with friends and besting her grandchildren at euchre. She was an excellent

cook and loved sharing culinary creations at family meals, especially her sourdough bread. Her children and grandchildren have carried on the sourdough tradition, still using her starter from 1994.

Her grandchildren brought light to her life and her time with them was cherished by all.

Jean was predeceased by her son, Carl Chapin Logemann, in 2008; daughter-inlaw, Martha Pulido Logemann, in 2019; her parents; her brother, Wendell Chapin; and sisters, Geraldine Winters, Roberta Fager and June Rakowska.

Her survivors include William Logemann, Monroe; Lynne (Kerry) George, Ankeny, Iowa; Elaine Enriquez, Freeport; Mary Kay Klarer Logemann, Platteville, Wisconsin; and Clark Logemann, Rockford, Illinois. Jean had seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be sent to the Stockton Unitarian Universalist Church or Wisconsin Public Radio.

A memorial visitation is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, June 26, at the Stockton Unitarian Universalist Church in Stockton, followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Armida Alexander officiating.

A luncheon will follow the services at Stella’s Café & Catering in Stockton.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh. com.

DOLORES SOLACE Dolores Ann Solace age 94, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, June 18, 2021. She was born Aug. 20, 1926, to Herbert and Inez (Johnson) Falk. She graduated from Freeport High School in 1944. She married James “Jim” Solace on Nov. 24, 1950, at Embury Methodist Church in Freeport, Illinois.

She worked at Micro Switch and ran a teletype. Dolores helped her husband on the family farm, feeding calves, gardening and doing whatever needed to be done. She was a member of the Lena United Methodist Church. Dolores enjoyed taking bus trips, baking cookies at Christmas and she was a big sports fan, especially of the Le-Win Panthers. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren meant the world to her.

She is survived by her son, Kevin (Lorene) Solace, of Lena; grandchildren, Heather (Jeremy) Clifton of Brookfield, Wisconsin, and Drew (Kayla) Solace of Lena; great-grandchildren, Madyson and Alexzandyr Clifton and Tanner Solace.

She was preceded in death by her parents and in 1991 her husband, James.

Private graveside services will be held at Lena Burial Park with Ernie Stabenow Jr. officiating.

A memorial has been established in her name.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh. com.

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LEGAL NOTICES LENA IL1770300 Annual Water Quality Report for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2020 This report is intended to provide you with important information about your drinking water and the efforts made by the water system to provide safe drinking water.

The source of drinking water used by LENA is Ground Water.

For more information regarding this report contact: Name: Kory Polhill Phone: 815-369-4016 Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre el agua que usted bebe. Tradúzcalo ó hable con alguien que lo entienda bien.

The Village of Lena meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Source of Drinking Water: The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pickup substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source drinking water include:

ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT - Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.

- Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.

- Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses.

- Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm runoff, and septic systems.

- Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants.

The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe DrinkingWater Hotline at (800) 426-4791.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish

limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population.

Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. We cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.eps.gov/safewater/lead.

Source Water Information: Source Water Name Type of Water Report Status Location WELL 2 (11872) GW ACTIVE 201 VERNON ST WELL 3 (11873) GW ACTIVE 122 E. MAIN ST WELL 4 (01904) GW ACTIVE 401 E. MAIN ST Source Water Assessment We want our valued customers to be informed about their water quality. If you would like to learn more, please feel welcome to attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. The source water assessment for our supply has been completed by the Illinois EPA. If you would like a copy of this information, please stop by City Hall or call our water operator at 815-369-4016. To view a summary version of the completed Source Water Assessments, including: Importance of Source Water; Susceptibility to Contamination Determination; and documentation/recommendation of Source Water Protection Efforts, you may access the Illinois EPA website at http://www.epa.state.il.us/cgi-bin/wp/swap-fact-sheets.pl.

Source of Water: LENATo determine Lena’s susceptibility to groundwater contamination, the following documents were reviewed: a Well Site Survey, published in 1989 by the Illinois EPA, and a report entitled “Phase 2 and Phase 5 Waiver Application/Vulnerability Assessment” prepared for the Village of Lena by Fehr-Graham & Associates Engineering and Science Consultants in 1994. During the survey of Lena’s source water protection area, Illinois EPA staff recorded two potential secondary sources within the minimum setback zone of well #2 and two possible problem sites within the minimum setback zone of well #3. Several other possible problem sites are located outside the minimum setback zone, but within the survey area of both wells. Based on information provided by Lena’s water supply officials, the following facilities has changed their status: Lana Farmers’ Exchange has been razed and the tanks removed, Stamm Farm Systems Inc. has had the tanks removed, Lena Winslow School District 312 has been changed to Dietz Apartment Building, Stewarts Motor Service has been removed, and Green Country Express is now Werhane Enterprise. The Illinois EPA does not consider the source water susceptible to contamination. This determination is based on a number of criteria including: monitoring conducted at the wells, monitoring conducted at the entry point to the distribution 2020 Regulated Contaminants Detected system, and the available hydrogeologic data on the wells. In anticipation of the U.S. EPA’s proposed Ground Water Rule, the Illinois EPA has determined that this water supply is not vulnerable to viral contamination. This determination is based upon the completed evaluation of the following criteria during the Vulnerability Waiver Process: the wells are properly constructed with sound integrity and proper site conditions; a hydrogeologic barrier exists that should prevent pathogen movement; all potential routes and sanitary defects have been mitigated such that the source water is adequately protected; monitoring data did not indicate a history of disease outbreak; and a sanitary survey of the water supply did not indicate a viral contamination threat. Because the wells are constructed in a confined aquifer, that could minimize the movement of pathogens into the wells, well hydraulics were not considered to be a significant factor in the vulnerability determination. Hence, well hydraulics were not evaluated for this groundwater supply.

Lead and Copper 2020 Regulated Contaminants Detected Lead and Copper Definitions: Definitions: Action Level Goal (ALG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. ALGs allow for a margin of Action Level Goal (ALG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. ALGs allow for a margin of safety safety.

Action The The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, treatment or other requirements which a water system mustwhich follow.a water system must follow.

ActionLevel: Level: concentration of a contaminant which, triggers if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements Lead and Copper Copper

Date Sampled

MCLG

Action Level (AL)

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# Sites Over AL

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1.3

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Likely Source of Contamination

Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives; Corrosion of household plumbing systems.

Water Quality Test Results which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

Definitions: The following tables contain scientific terms and measures, some of which may reMaximum residual disinfectant level or MRDL: The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in quire explanation. drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control Water Quality Test Results Avg: Regulatory compliance with some MCLs are based on running annual average of monthly of microbial contaminants. samples.

Maximum residual disinfectant level goal or MRDLG: The level of a drinking water disinfectant Level 1 Assessment: A Level 1 assessment is a study the water system to identify potential prob- terms belowand which there is nosome known expected to health.

MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the Definitions: Theof following tables contain scientific measures, of orwhich mayrisk require explanation. lems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system. use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

Level 2 Assessment: A Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study of the water system identify na: not Avg: Regulatory compliance with sometoMCLs are based onapplicable. running annual average of monthly samples. potential problems and determine (if possible) why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or mrem: millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body) why total1coliform bacteria have been found in our water system on multiple occasions. ppb:system micrograms per liter orpotential parts per billion - or one in 7,350,000 gallons of water.

Level Assessment: A Level 1 assessment is a study of the water to identify problems andounce determine (if possible) why Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL: The highest of a contaminant that isbeen allowed in in ppm: milligrams per liter or parts per million - or one ounce in 7,350 gallons of water. totallevel coliform bacteria have found our water system. drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment Treatment Technique or TT: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in Level 2 Assessment: A Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study ofwater. the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if technology. drinking why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: Thepossible) level of a contaminant in drinking water below system on multiple occasions.

Regulated Contaminants Regulated Contaminants Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible Disinfectants and Collection Highest Rangeavailable of Levelstreatment MCLG technology.

MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination usingLevel the best Disinfection ByDate Detected Detected Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow Products for a margin of safety.

Chlorine 12/31/2020 0.8highest level 0.54 -of0.98 MRDLG = 4allowed MRDL 4 ppm Water additive used toaddition control of microbes.

Maximum residual disinfectant level or The a disinfectant in =drinking water.

There Nis convincing evidence that a MRDL: disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

Maximum residual disinfectant level Haloacetic Acids 2020 goal or MRDLG: (HAA5) na:

The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not 5 4.67 - 4.67 goal 60 ppb microbialN contaminants.

By-product of drinking water disinfection. reflect the benefits of theNouse of for disinfectants to control the total not applicable.

Total mrem: Trihalomethanes (TTHM) ppb:

12 12 - (a 12 measure No goal for 80 ppbbody) N By-product of drinking water disinfection. millirems per year of radiation absorbed by the the total micrograms per liter or parts per billion - or one ounce in 7,350,000 gallons of water.

Inorganic ppm: Contaminants

2020

Collection Date

Treatment Technique or TT: Arsenic 2020

Highest Level Range of Levels MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination milligrams per liter or parts per million - or one ounce in 7,350 gallons of water.

Detected Detected

A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

1.5 0 - 1.5 0 10 ppb N Erosion of natural deposits;Continued Runoff from on on next page8 Continued page

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

(Continued from front page) nity. Many teams suffer an abrupt ending to their season with upsets in the playoffs, comebacks and heart-breaking losses. Not the 2021 Orangeville Broncos, however, as they were given one last opportunity to display their skills on a big stage with nothing to lose.

The Broncos would face off with Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond in the third-place game, the perfectly-imperfect ending to their season.

Orangeville found themselves trailing early on, as A-L-A-H scored a run in the top of the first. They quickly responded, as they often did in 2021, with a run of their own in the bottom half. The Broncos were trailing 2-1 in the bottom of the fourth.

Suddenly, their offense sparked for three runs, giving Orangeville a lead that they would hold on to. They went on to score three more runs in the bottom of the fifth and three more in the sixth as they ran away with it.

The Orangeville girls tallied 11 hits as they went on to win the third place game, 10-5.

It was a special moment for the Bronco seniors as they got to go out winning.

Plowman did what she has become known for, throwing a complete game with six strikeouts and getting one last win in the circle as a Bronco. Plowman went 2-for-3 at the plate, as well.

Riemer was 2-for-3 and Holder was 2-for-4 as Orangeville had production from the entire lineup.

“It was the greatest sea-

and Megan Carlisle was 3-for-4. Altogether, the Broncos combined for 18 hits in the program’s biggest win in its history.

“We had previously lost three times in the Super-Sectional game, and to finally win on our fourth attempt this year to advance to state was very exciting for the players and community,” Scheuerell said.

It was the Broncos’ 22nd win of the season, but they were not finished, yet.

On June 16, the Broncos made an appearance in the 2021 IHSA Illinois Softball State Tournament in Peoria, where they would prove they were one of the best teams in Illinois Class 1A. In game one, the Broncos were set to face off with a tough Illini Bluffs squad, the same team that ended their season in 2019. The Broncos were able to go up 3-1 in the bottom of the second, after giving up a run in the top half. They would hold their lead until the top of the fifth, when Illini Bluffs put up a three-spot of their own.

Orangeville was unable to come back and, eventually fell by a score of 6-3. Errors got the best of the Broncos as they totaled four defensive miscues in the game.

Carlisle finished the contest 2-for-3, while Riemer was 2-for-4. That was a majority of Orangeville’s offense, however, as the team combined for just five hits in the game.

Although it was not the ideal start to the state tournament that Orangeville was hoping for, it set them up with a unique opportu-

son in my tenure as Orangeville’s softball coach,” Scheuerell said after the state tournament. “I was very confident that we would be a great team this year, because of returning five players who started on the 2019 sectional team. We also had a strong group of incoming freshman.”

A special group of upperclassmen were leading the way, as Scheuerell explained, “This senior class of Tori Plowman, McKayla Riemer, Payton Meier, Kirsten Frautschy and Tori Corp is the most successful class that I have coached.

The fact that they lost their junior season to COVID, but still were able to win two conference titles, three regional and sectional titles, and to become the first team to go to state is a tremendous accomplishment.”

Although it is an end to an incredible run by a special group of seniors, the Broncos are poised to return as a highly competitive team in 2022.

“This team has a bright future because we started four freshman, including Megan Carlisle, Hanna Broge, Megan Holder and Laney Holland,” Scheuerell said.

“The team will also have First Team All-Stater Tessa Janecke returning for her senior season next year.”

As one class passes the torch to the next, one thing that remains consistent in Scheuerell’s program is success. The 2021 Broncos were the most successful team Scheuerell has coached, and they have set a high bar for the 2022 roster.

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Agritourism outlets ready for visitors as summer travel accelerates

By Kay Shipman FARMWEEK

With people ready to travel and summer vacations starting, Illinois agritourism is prime for the newest tourism trends — outdoors, family oriented, road-trip accessible and food, especially local food.

“People are excited to do family activities on the farm.

They’ve been with their families inside and they want to do things outside, and it feels safe. Our current pick-yourown strawberry season was exceptional,” said Chris Eckert, vice president of retail for Eckert Inc. The state’s new tourism campaign, “Time for Me to Drive,” covers every region of the state and highlights road trip itineraries showcasing experiences unique to Illinois.

During the pandemic, people became more interested in outdoor activities, and farms can capitalize on that interest, said Karla Flannery, deputy director of the Illinois Office of Tourism.

The tourism campaign

launched ahead of the Memorial Day weekend when an estimated 1.7 million Illinois residents were expected to travel, according to AAA. In addition to in-state promotions, new ads encouraged travelers from seven states to visit Illinois.

Flannery advised agritourism owners and operators to focus on their strengths to provide certain experiences as traditional tourism destinations.

“What we are seeing is agritourism is doing it the right way,” she said. “Find your niche and the people who are interested in those experiences.”

Eckert’s is continuing to use some of the practices it adopted during the pandemic.

Like some other agritourism and on-farm businesses, the seven-generation family farm added admission tickets with a specified date and time to eliminate large crowds and even out visitors throughout the day and the week. A ticket system continues this year.

“Guests are accepting it, and

we love it. You can staff accordingly for busy times,” Eckert explained.

Plexiglass shields remain in Eckert’s’ retail stores in Belleville and Versailles, Kentucky, and the wagons that transport visitors to the fields remain at two-thirds capacity, but that may change in the fall.

To market tourism during the year, the Office of Tourism publishes a monthly newsletter highlighting events and sights, including agritourism. Eckert said their farm has been included in the newsletter along with a couple of their dairy suppliers, Rolling Lawns Farm and Marcoot Jersey Creamery. Kentucky tourism has also promoted Eckert’s.

“People are interested in off-the-grid experiences,” Flannery said.

Agritourism operators are encouraged to email information and descriptions of agritourism experiences to news@EnjoyIllinois.com.

Flannery said the office will reach out if more information

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is needed.

Currently, the Office of Tourism does not offer any marketing links or materials specifically for agritourism.

“As this trend grows, we are interested in developing it and will do everything we can to help grow this industry,” Flannery said. “We welcome any ideas to help it grow.

There is so much interest right now in fresh food and in getting outside.

“People are asking for more of that, so we want to provide a window to the world.”

Those visitors may include international travelers, including Europeans and Canadians who are interested in experiencing local culture, according to Flannery.

“Please keep us aware of any new trends,” she said.

“We have a serious interest in growing and supporting this industry.”

Editor’s note: This story was distributed through a PHOTO COURTESY OF ECKERT’S Shopper’s Guide cooperative project between Employees of Eckert’s, located in southwestern IlIllinois Farm Bureau and the linois, display some of the farm’s pumpkins last fall.

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Pumpkin sales skyrocketed as people looked for safe,

outdoor family activities during the pandemic. Tourism officials look to keep the popularity of agritourism rolling this summer.

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Inorganic Contaminants

Collection Date

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the total

LEGAL NOTICES

Highest Level Range of Levels Detected Detected

MCLG

MCL

Units

Violation Likely Source of Contamination

5 page ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT - Continued Continued from from page previous Arsenic

2020

1.5

0 - 1.5

0

10

ppb

N

Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes.

Barium

2020

0.39

0.35 - 0.39

2

2

ppm

N

Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits.

Fluoride

2020

0.586

0.569 - 0.586

4

4.0

ppm

N

Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.

Iron

2020

0.78

0.47 - 0.78

1.0

ppm

N

This contaminant is not currently regulated by the USEPA. However, the state regulates.

Erosion of natural deposits.

Manganese

2020

8

4.8 - 8

150

150

ppb

N

This contaminant is not currently regulated by the USEPA. However, the state regulates.

Erosion of natural deposits.

Selenium

2020

1.1

0 - 1.1

50

50

ppb

N

Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from mines.

Sodium

2020

10

4.8 - 10

ppm

N

Erosion from naturally occuring deposits.

Used in water softener regeneration.

Radioactive Contaminants

Collection Date

Highest Level Range of Levels Detected Detected

Combined Radium 226/228

04/10/2018

1.18

Gross alpha excluding radon and uranium

04/08/2015

5.63

MCLG

MCL

Units

Violation Likely Source of Contamination

1.03 - 1.18

0

5

pCi/L

N

Erosion of natural deposits.

3.54 - 5.63

0

15

pCi/L

N

Erosion of natural deposits.

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COURT FOR THE 15TH Freeport, IL 61032 Property Act, 765 ILCS ine the court file or con- 2021, at which time and variances7 from 06/11/2021 of the - IL1770300_2020_2021-06-11_13-11-38.PDF 8 exist-

JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STEPHENSON COUNTY - FREEPORT, ILLINOIS Illinois Housing Development Authority PLAINTIFF Vs. Amanda White; et. al.

DEFENDANTS No. 2020CH43 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 02/23/2021, the Sheriff of Stephenson County, Illinois will on July 22, 2021 at the hour of 9:30 AM at Stephenson County Courthouse 15 North Galena Avenue 1st Floor, West door of courthouse Freeport, IL 61032, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Stephenson and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 24 IN BLOCK 2 OF GRANT’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF FREEPORT; SITUATED IN THE CITY OF FREEPORT, STEPHENSON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 18-13-36-203-019 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated 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, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due

605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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 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.

tact Plaintiff’s attorney: place all persons interested ing setback regulations in Codilis & Associates, P.C., in said matter may appear 11-5-5.4B of the Municipal Code to allow for the 15W030 North Frontage and be heard.

Road, Suite 100, Burr /s/Ronald Paja existing 6’ wooden privacy Ridge, IL 60527, (630) RONALD PAJA fence previously installed 794-9876. Please refer to Attorney for the Board of within the setback area on file number 14-20-05687.

Trustees of the Stockton the west side of the subI3170204 Fire Protection and ject property and to place (Published in Ambulance Service Dist. a garden shed within said setback behind the fence.

The Shopper’s Guide (Published in The Petition, plan and deThe Scoop Today June 9, 16 & 23, 2021) scription are available for June 26, 2021) 397458 398555 examination at the Village Hall during normal busiNOTICE OF ness hours.

Public Notice PUBLIC HEARING All interested persons are NOTICE IS HEREBY Zoning Board of Appeals invited to attend said hearVillage of Stockton GIVEN that a tentative Budget and Appropriation Public Notice is hereby ing and be heard. /s/Steven A. Rice Ordinance of the Stockton given pursuant to a PetiSteven Rice Fire Protection and Am- tion on file that a public Zoning Administrator bulance Service District, hearing before the Village Village of Stockton Jo Daviess County, IL for of Stockton Zoning Board (Published in its fiscal year beginning on of Appeals will be held on The Scoop Today May 1, 2021 and ending Thursday, July 12, 2021, June 23, 2021) April 30, 2022 has been at 5:30 PM at the Village 398660 prepared and is available Hall, 155 W. Front Ave., for public review in the Stockton, IL, to hear the Public Notice lobbies of IL Bank & Trust Petition of Sandra Reagan, / Stockton Banking Center (Owner), regarding the real Zoning Board of Appeals Village of Stockton and Citizens State Bank in estate described as Stockton, IL or by contact- Lot 3 in Morrisee and Notice is hereby given ing the District’s attorney, Mapes Addition to the pursuant to an Application Ronald Paja, at pajalaw@ Village of Stockton, Jo on file that a public hearmchsi.com, and requesting Daviess County, IL as the ing before the Village of same is shown on the Plat Stockton Zoning Board of a copy.

NOTICE IS FURTHER thereof of said Addition Appeals will be held on GIVEN that a public recorded in the Recorder’s Thursday, July 12, 2021, hearing on said proposed Office of Jo Daviess Coun- at 5:30 PM at the Village Hall, 155 W. Front Ave., Budget and Appropriation ty, IL 17-002-015-54 Stockton, IL, to hear the Ordinance for the District PIN: petition of James and Janet for its FY 2021/2022 will (0.38±) be held in the District Fire commonly known as 241 Bunting (Owners) seeking Station at 127 E. Front W. North Ave., Stockton, a Special Use Permit unContinued on next page Ave., Stockton, IL at 7:00 IL 61085.

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read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork registers 185, about 2.5 hours more. Remove pork from pot, and let stand for 15 minutes.

Using two forks, shred pork, discarding fat and bones; reserve cooking liquid.

In a pot, bring cooking liquid, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and mustard to a boil over high heat.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes. Add pork to sauce, tossing to coat. Serve on buns with pickled red onions and pickle slices.

Pickled red onions 2 C. thinly sliced red onions 2 C. water 1 C. apple cider vinegar 3 T. sugar 1 t. salt In a small nonreactive saucepan, bring onion, 2 C. water, vinegar, sugar and salt to a boll over medium-high heat; cook for one minute. Remove from heat; let cool completely. Cover and refrigerate for up to five days.

Rhubarb-Apple Almond Cobbler Most of the time rhubarb is paired with strawberries. This cobbler uses fruit and nuts for a different-tasting combination. If you like just a little almond, substitute the almond extract with vanilla extract.

The cobbler is a great dessert for a potluck or a family dinner. You can serve it with ice cream if you would rather not have the cream for topping.

Filling 1½ lbs. rhubarb, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 5 C.) 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into ½ inch pieces (2 ½ C.) 1½ C. sugar 3 T. cornstarch ½ t. grated fresh ginger 2 t. fresh lemon juice ½ t. salt Biscuit 1½ C. flour ¼ C. finely ground almond flour ¼ C. sugar 1¾ t. baking powder ¾ t. salt 6 T. cold unsalted butter,

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ter in small clumps evenly over fruit in baking dish.

Brush dough with cream.

Sprinkle with almonds and then sanding sugar.

Bake until cobbler is bubbling in center and biscuits are golden brown, 55 to 60 minutes (if browning too quickly, tent with foil after 45 minutes). Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack at least one hour before serving warm or at room temperature; top with more cream.

Final thoughts We are halfway through the month of June. Summer is flying past. We need rain —not a storm, but a good soaking.

God’s water is better than

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Like everything else, our lake needs some rain to help fill it up.

This week the No Worries Band from the Stockton and Apple River area will perform.

Music in the Park has begun on Sunday night.

Great news: The Lena Drive Inn is open. Stop by and help out this new business.

We continue to look for some good summer fruit and vegetable recipes. If you have any early summer recipes, contact us in person, by mail at From Lena’s Kitchens, Shopper’s Guide, 240 W. Main St., Lena, IL 61048 or email us at scoopshopper@rvpublishing.com.

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The Application is available for examination at the Village Hall during normal business hours.

All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing and be heard. /s/Steven A. Rice Steven Rice Zoning Administrator Village of Stockton (Published in The Scoop Today June 23, 2021)

man’s water! I have been faithfully trying to keep my flowers alive.

When it is really hot, I try to do something inside that is productive. I have found some “corners” that needed sorting and straightening. I also have been invited to several outdoor get-togethers. It is wonderful to be able to do those things again.

Last Sunday I went to Timberlake Playhouse and saw the production of “Pippin.” It was wonderful to see live theater.

Remember that the Lake LeAqua-Na Park Ministry concerts are on Saturday night at 6:30 at Lions Park until the lake reopens. They have announced that the lake will reopen in Sep-

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der provisions of 11-5-2B of the Municipal Code to allow part of the subject property to be used by the Owners for a dog grooming business.

The property, located in an R-2 Residential District, is described as Lot 3 in S. Hillside Subdivision No. 2 in the Village of Stockton, as the same is numbered on the Plat thereof recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Jo Daviess County, IL PIN: 17-002-140-54

cut into pieces ¾ C. heavy cream, plus more for brushing and serving ¼ t. almond extract Sliced almonds and fine sanding sugar for sprinkling Filling: Preheat oven to 375. In a large bowl, combine rhubarb, apples, sugar, cornstarch, ginger, lemon juice and salt. Transfer to a 9-by13 baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.

Biscuit: Whisk together both flours, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add butter, using your fingers, work it into dry ingredients until largest pieces are the size of a small pea. Add cream and almond extract; work with a fork until dough forms. Scat-

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Crack Cake I have never had a Bundt cake like this. It is extra moist and has lots of flavor. You will see the secret is white wine. I had this cake at a picnic last week; my friend Marcia made it. I love Bundt cakes because they are so beautiful on a cake stand and it is easy to cut with the ridges showing you how to slice a big piece or a smaller one.

Cake: 1 box (15.25 oz.) yellow cake mix ¼ C. brown sugar ¼ C. white sugar 1 small box instant vanilla pudding mix 2 t. cinnamon 4 large eggs ¾ C. water ¼ c. oil ½ C. white wine Glaze ½ C. butter ¼ C. white wine 1 C. sugar Preheat the oven to 350.

Mix all of the cake ingredients in a large bowl with a hand mixer until well combined. Grease and flour a 10inch Bundt cake pan. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

To make the glaze: Melt the butter and sugar together in a small saucepan until the sugar crystals dissolve; mix in the white wine to combine. Use a toothpick to poke holes into the top of the cake while it is still hot and in the pan. Slowly drizzle the glaze over the cake and allow it to soak in. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Loosen the sides of the cake from the pan with a butter knife or a rubber spatula. Jiggle the pan slightly to loosen the cake. Turn the cake out onto a cake plate. (If you have any left, store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature.)

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Please send letter of interest to Mark Kuehl, Principal, Lena Winslow School District, 516 Fremont St., Lena, IL 61048 or email it to kuehlm@le-win.net Applications accepted until position is filled.

Lena-Winslow CUSD #202 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Duties: The district technology coordinator has ultimate responsibility for the integrity, security, and reliability of the Stockton CUSD #206 network, hardware, systems, and data.

Salary & Benefits: Regionally competitive, retirement, 12 month contract, vacation days, personal days, sick days, and paid holidays. 80% single & family health insurance provided.

Application Deadline: ASAP Start Date: ASAP Send letter of application and credentials to: Mr. James Bunting, Superintendent 540 N. Rush Street Stockton, Illinois 61085 *Applications can also be emailed to casey.downey@ stocktonschools.com or james.bunting@stocktonschools.com

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Please send letter of interest and credentials to Andy Lobdell, Principal, Lena Winslow Junior High School, 517 Fremont St., Lena, IL 61048 or email to lobdella@le-win.net.

Applications accepted until position is filled.

Lena-Winslow CUSD #202 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Growing area with many new businesses, this is a great opportunity for the right applicant.

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Officials at Highland Community College recently announced the names of students who qualified for spring semester dean’s list honors.

Students who have completed 12 credit hours or more during the semester and have a minimum 3.25 GPA are included on the dean’s list.

Highest honors are awarded to students with a perfect 4.0 GPA. High honors students have earned a GPA between 3.50 and 3.99, and honors students have earned a GPA between 3.25 and 3.49.

Highest honors • Lena: Gabrielle Brinkmeier, Grace Fox, Maleah Linden, Madilyn Schultz, Kierra Lynn Schulz, Caleb Visel • McConnell: Ashlyn Enck • Orangeville: Raegan Bass, Megan Davis, Zacharey Green, Jamie Watson • Pearl City: Mackenzie Endress, Zander Endress, Hailey Johnson, Lydia Lott • Scales Mound: Ethan Soppe • Stockton: Kaige Brown, Haley Brudi, Laura Caswell, Jennifer Hatfield, Jeremiah Hermann • Warren: Antonio Romero • Winslow: Alec Bennett, Rachel Young High honors • Apple River: Jacob VenHuizen • Elizabeth: Nicholas Ege, Mary Frances Tracey • Hanover: Staci Lehman • Lena: Adriana Curran, Kassidy Humphrey, Tanner Kalkbrenner, Shelby Lobdell, Alayna Palmer, Isabel Schoaf, Megan Thede • Orangeville: Tori Corp, Grace Edler • Pearl City: Breann Adamson, Tia Clark, Sydney Foulker, Meridian Stevenson • Stockton: Allison Heller, Bryant Keeffer, Lindan Legel, Chandler Reifsteck, Addie Rice, Elizabeth Rowe • Warren: Lindsey Brinkmeier, Autumn Flynn Honors • Apple River: Jessica Griffin • Cedarville: Emma Arnold • Elizabeth: Micah Knauer • Lena: Darren Dameier, Lauren Koch • Orangeville: Ryan Guy • Stockton: Walker Arand, Winston McPeek

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after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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 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. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-20-05687.

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REAL ESTATE LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STEPHENSON COUNTY FREEPORT, ILLINOIS Illinois Housing Development Authority PLAINTIFF Vs. Amanda White; et. al.

DEFENDANTS No. 2020CH43 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 02/23/2021, the Sheriff of Stephenson County, Illinois will on July 22, 2021 at the hour of 9:30 AM at Stephenson County Courthouse 15 North Galena Avenue 1st Floor, West door of courthouse Freeport, IL 61032, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Stephenson and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 18-13-36-203-019 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 316 N. Whistler Ave Freeport, IL 61032 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated 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, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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.

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Annual NorthWest Illinois Car Show - 8 am-3 pm Over 70 Arts, Crafts & Food Booths - Open at 9 am Pearl City Lions Club Mobile Bingo Stockton FFA Alumni Kiddie Tractor Pull - 11 am Presentation of Colors by the American Legion - 8 pm July 3 - Stockton 5k/10k Run-Walk • runsignup.com/Race/IL/Stockton5k

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