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All Shows are held in Lions Park in the Mini Golf Parking Lot. In case of rain the shows will be held at St. John’s Church, 625 Country Lane, Lena.

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Lena Lions Club schedules 68th Annual Fall Festival

A $400 Lena Money Gift Certificate will be 2nd prize and a $200 Lena Money gift Certificate will be 3rd prize. This year a 2018 Polaris Ranger 570 EPS LE Navy Blue (3700 tickets available) will also be raffled. A $ 200 Lena Money Gift Certificate will be 2nd prize and a $100 Lena Money gift Certificate will be 3rd prize. Tickets are again $10 per chance or 3 for $20. Drawing will be at the same time as the car drawing.

Skinners Amusements will return for the 59th year with carnival rides for all ages in the downtown parking lot. Merchandise Bingo and Ham Stand, Lion’s operated long time favorites of festival attendees, will be in their usual places on Main Street.

Please Note: No pets will be allowed on the midway except for service dogs for people with disabilities.

There will be food galore with the Le-Win Sports Association Food Stand & the Knights of Columbus filling their usual spots. All time favorites like cotton candy, elephant ears, ice cream and soft drinks will be here also.

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BUTTERFLY PORK CHOP SANDWICHES AND PORK CHOPS ON A STICK Serving Friday evening begins at 6:00 p.m. and following the parade on Saturday, downtown Lena on Center Street – next to FHN Clinic.

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With autumn just around the corner, the Lena Lions 68th Annual Fall Festival, known as “The Cadillac of Small Town Festivals”, will be held in downtown Lena on Sept. 7 and 8.

Free entertainment on Friday – 7 p.m. – Sunshine Band is best described as a power trio of Guitar, Electric Bass and Drums. The three members are Tom Bussan, Bill Eaton and Mike Dunbar. The group has been together playing 50 week-ends a year since 1975. The music presented by the group represents hits from the late 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s blended with traditional and contemporary country music. The bands vocal harmonies are excellent and presented in a strong but at easily enjoyed volume. Please join us and enjoy a musical journey unequaled in the area The featured free entertainment at 7 and 9 p.m. on Saturday evening is MADDMEN – back again by popular demand. They are seasoned veterans of the Northwest Illinois music scene who have been rockin’ out since the ‘60s. Want ‘50s and ‘60s country or down and funky blues? They take you there. Travel down memory lane with their smooth harmonies and interpretive covers of artists like The Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, and Johnny Cash. Bring it up with The Beatles, The Searchers, Chuck Berry, Jimmy Reed and other artists of that great time in our musical history.

They do it all. The current MADDMEN are an advanced incarnation of the NOMADDS, a wildly popular local garage band from the ‘60s whose music continues to thrive today. Members of the group are: Lee Garner, Dean Kuehl, Deny Kuhl, Jim Martin, Kevin Trost and Lena’s very own Chris Robinson.

The Lena Lions will sell raffle tickets (5200 available) for the 2018 Jeep Compass SP (Billet Silver) to be given away on Saturday at approximately 11:00 pm. The tickets will cost $10 per ticket or 3 for $20.

“Hometown Memories”. The 100+ unit parade will be stepping off from the Dietz Old School Apartments (old Grade School) at 12:00 noon on Saturday Sept.8th. A flyover by the Freeport Pilot’s Association will again start off our parade – taking the same route through town as previous years. Several high school bands and colorful church floats, Scout and 4-H groups, antique and classic cars and antique tractors, along with area fire trucks will be featured. We are encouraging the kids to decorate their bikes and participate in the parade. Parade entry registration starts at 9:00 a.m.

(No 4-wheel drive tractors duals, or semis. Need valid driver’s license to drive tractor.)

Look for the “pork chops on a stick” during the parade.

Parade registration and information: Jeff Stamm (815) 369-5572 or Bill Crichton (815) 291-9361.

To keep in shape, the Lena Community Park District is sponsoring the Fall Festival 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, Sept. 8th, starting from Lions Park at 8:30 am. Registration begins at 7:30a.m. Pre-register

by August 24th for $20 and receive a t-shirt at the run. After August 24th, the cost is $25 (no guarantee of t-shirts for late registration). Call park office at 369-5351 with questions.

For a full weekend of great food, hometown fun and entertainment, come to the Lena Lions Fall Festival on Sept.7th & 8th in downtown Lena.

Festival Chairman: Tim Gordon (815) 766-1147Street/Vendor Chairman: Don Brown (815) 369-483Adv/Pr: Chairman: Marcia Meyers (815) 821-2300.

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Lena Library News

By Brittany Gaulrapp DIRECTOR

Summer Reading is in full swing.

Classes will begin Tuesday July10, but don’t forget about our Friday events. Lego Fun day will be July 13, from 1-2 p.m. The following Friday, July 20, we will be showing the movie “Up” beginning at 1 p.m., bring a pillow and/or blanket to sit on and enjoy the show. We have loved seeing all of the reading the kids have been doing. Keep up the good work.

Winners of our “Guess How Many” drawings were Connor Zimmerman

& Mya Wagner, Avery Peight & Mila Sheppard, Brynn Kuhlmeyer, and Ella Hauch. Great guesses everyone.

For more information or any questions about programming and events call us at 815-369-3180 or message us on Facebook.

Winners of our adult summer reading drawings the last two weeks were Kris Wagner and Dixie Althoff. Congratulations ladies. We will be doing a few more drawings before the month is over, so keep logging your books. The more you read the better your chances of winning.

Some of the titles discussed during our book discussion group were The Forgotten Road-Richard Paul Evans, If I Live-Terri Blackstock, 13 Reasons Why- Jay Asher, The House of Closed Doors Trilogy, Life In a JarJack Mayer, Ordinary Grace-William Kent Krueger, The Day the World Went Nuclear-Bill O’Reilley, Ready Player One-Ernest Cline, The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time-Mark Haddon, Too Big To Miss-Sue Ann Jaffarian, Water’s Edge-Robert Whitlow, Handle With Care-Jodi Picoult, Lilac Girls-Mar-

tha Hall Kelly, Jackie’s Girl-Kathy McKeon, and Running On Red Dog Road-Drema Hall Berkheimer. Our next meeting will be Wednesday July 25, at 9:30 a.m.. Bring your favorite book or whatever it is you are reading currently and have a cup of coffee with us.

New Books: Before and Again-Barbara Delinsky, Between You and Me-Susan Wiggs, Liar, Liar-Lisa Jackson, The Love Letter-Rachel Hauck, The Moscow Deception-Karen Robards, The Perfect Couple-Elin Hilderbrand, Truth or Dare-Fern Michaels, Turbulence-Stuart Woods, and The Woman In The Woods-John Connolly.

New Large Print: Sweet Vengeance-Fern Michaels and I’ve Got My Eyes On You-Mary Higgins

Stephenson County Farmers Market has a new location

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Aerial Combat Memorial

The Northwest IL F-4 Jet Memorial Committee will be at Sullivans in Lena on Saturday, July 14 from 10 to 2 at the grilling out stand. The proceeds will go towards the Aerial Combat Memorial. Come out enjoy a sandwich and play a part in getting a jet to Northwest Illinois.

Enjoy this large farmers market offering fresh produce, homemade baked goods, local honey and so much more.

Convenient parking in the Lincoln/ Douglas Municipal Lot on Douglas St. Shop downtown and enjoy lunch afterward.

Date: Tuesdays & Saturdays through October 27.

Time: Tuesdays 12-3 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m.-Noon at W Exchange St./Douglas & Galena lot, and Saturdays 8 a.m.-Noon will be on Exchange St., between Galena Ave. and Chicago Ave.

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New DVDs: I Can Only Imagine, Pacific Rim Uprising, and A Wrinkle In Time.

Call us or stop in to see us, and place a hold on your favorite titles.

Lena Sons of the American Legion open raffle sales

The Sons of the American Legion in Lena are once again selling raffle tickets for the month of July. Tickets are $10 each and your ticket gets put back into the pot and is eligible every day. No more than 800 tickets will be sold. During the month of July, one ticket will be drawn every day except Sunday. July 4th the winner gets $500. Saturdays the winner gets $100 and weekdays the winner gets $50. The proceeds from this raffle goes to sponsor The American Legion Baseball team, Boys State, Girls State, and other Legion programs. For tickets or more information, please call 815-369-4684 or visit jamcps54@yahoo.com

American Legion Auxiliary schedules July meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary will be meeting on Tuesday, July 17 at 6 p.m. at the Lena American Legion Home. We will be having pizza and planning The American Legion Family float for the Fall Festival. We are honoring the 100th Birthday of The American Legion. Any American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary or SONS are invited to attend with suggestions.

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College News NIU announces Spring 2018 Dean’s List

Northern Illinois University announces its spring 2018 Dean’s List students. To earn this distinction, students must meet a minimum semesJulie Montgomery and Lori Trumpy are kept busy providing information about the latest and greatest ter grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the College of EngineerLBPA events and activities. ing and Engineering Technology or a minimum of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale in the colleges of Business, Education, Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts.

Students from this area that achieved this honor include: *Hiede Graves of Apple River, Accountancy, Scales Mound High School *Jill Harmston of Elizabeth, History - B.S., Stockton High School and Political Sci-Public Law-B.S., Stockton High School *Richard Corbett, Business Administration - B.S., Aquin Cntrl Catholic Jr-Sr Hs *Kenzie Kaiser, Mechanical Eng-Sustainable Eng, Lena-Winslow High School *Caleb Owen of Orangeville, Electrical and Computer Engr, Home School *Michelle Bronkema of Pearl City, SAM MOLINA PHOTOS Shopper’s Guide

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Bustos Op-Ed: heartland farmers a casualty in Trump’s trade war Two years ago, Candidate Trump stood at a podium in Midwestern America and promised to “end this war on the American Farmer.”

This week, President Trump broke that promise by impulsively igniting a reckless trade war. Hardworking farmers in Illinois—and across our neighboring heartland states—will be its first casualties.

Trump’s tariff tweets baited China into a rapid, tit-for-tat escalation that threatens Illinois’ top economic driver: our agricultural producers.

Roughly 43,000 Illinois soybean farmers produce more than 600 million bushels of soybeans. That’s more than any other state.

If Illinois were a country, it would be the fourth largest exporter of soybeans in the world. Much of it goes to China.

Whether we like it or not, we are joined at the hip. Thousands of Illinois corn growers and pork producers are in the same boat.

Let me be the first to admit: We must do more to level the playing field through trade reform that creates more good-paying American manufacturing jobs. But trade is complex. It must be done thoughtfully and deliberately, not as some knee-jerk impulse that ignores basic economics.

This rapidly escalating trade war

is just the latest example of President Trump turning his back on our farmers: He has also backtracked from expanded trade with Cuba, closing off a valuable potential agricultural market with a $2 billion upside.

He has repeatedly threatened to cancel NAFTA with the stroke of a pen, without considering the dire consequences of immediately cutting off $25 billion worth of annual farm trade with neighbors to the north and the south.

And he has undermined our corn growers by sowing confusion about how the Renewable Fuel Standard applies to ethanol production.

As one Illinois farmer put it this week: Our growers and producers face enough uncertainty with the weather — they don’t need the government being even more unpredictable.

Adding insult to injury, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross claimed farmers are “screaming and yelling” too much on trade because China’s tariffs are “hardly a life-threatening activity.”

Well Mr. Secretary and Mr. President, you’re right about one thing: We are screaming and yelling. Yes, indeed! Because when prices fall below the cost of production in the Heartland, it threatens our jobs, our

families and our way of life.

So, with all due respect, gentlemen, get out of our farmers’ way.

Please. Stop treating us like fly-over country. Stop tweeting away thousands of our jobs. And start keeping at least a few of those promises you made.

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos represents the 17th District of Illinois. She is the granddaughter of a hog farmer, niece of dairy farmers, cousin of Angus farmers and all of her Dad’s side of her family grow corn and soybeans. She is a member of Democratic elected House Leadership and also serves on the House Agriculture Committee.

Bipartisan Amendment Will Reauthorize Funding For Rural Fire And Ambulance Crews to Fight Opioid Epidemic, Strengthen Workforce The U.S. Senate passed the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, also known as the Farm Bill, which included an amendment by U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Pat Roberts (R-KS), and cosponsored by Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), to reauthorize a federal grant program that directly supports rural emergency medical services (EMS) agencies in training and recruiting staff, conducting courses to satisfy certification requirements, and purchasing equipment—for everything from naloxone and first aid kits, to power stretchers or new ambulances. Durbin and Roberts, along with Stabenow and Baldwin, originally introduced the bipartisan Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) Act in May 2018, which will provide grant funding through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for public, tribal, and private non-profit agencies in rural

communities nationwide. The Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 will now proceed to a conference committee where the House and Senate will reconcile the differences of their respective bills.

“In many rural communities in Illinois and across the country, rural EMS agencies are on the front lines in delivering quality emergency response, service coordination, and patient care.

From responding to the opioid epidemic to treating the emergency needs of an aging population, rural EMS agencies are being asked to do more but face workforce and geographic challenges in their communities,” said Durbin. “Passage of this amendment will provide rural EMS agencies with the federal funding that they so desperately need to serve their communities.”

“I was pleased we were able to include this legislation in the bipartisan Farm Bill. I have been glad to work with Senator Durbin to help rural EMS serve patients and overcome the unique challenges facing the health care delivery system in rural areas,”

said Roberts.

A recent decline in primary care and hospital service availability, great distances between health care facilities, and low insurance reimbursement for transport and emergency treatment have all strained rural EMS agencies.

At the same time, EMS agencies today are tasked with ever-greater re-

sponsibilities—preparing for natural and manmade disasters and bioterror threats, supporting the chronic and emergency care needs of an aging population, and responding on the front lines of the opioid epidemic.

These first responders are often the only health care providers in their area and face difficulty in personnel

recruitment and retention, and securing expensive equipment. In Illinois, up to 500 distinct rural EMS agencies would be eligible to apply for federal grant funding under the SIREN Act. The SIREN Act is supported by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians and the International Association of Fire Chiefs.

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cent of total small business lending.

This challenge is compounded by the closure of many rural banks. Larger banks often buy smaller banks, then close branches in more rural markets.

There are now 625 rural counties in the country without a community bank.

There are 37 counties without a single bank, and 115 counties served by just one bank.

The report told the story of one small business owner who now drives 19 miles each afternoon to make deposits and get cash.

When we lose access to credit, we risk losing control of our future.

Access to credit is fundamental for

the whole community. Few among us have started a business or bought a house without a loan. Schools, child care centers, and community infrastructure all rely on credit.

In response to this challenge, individual communities are setting up revolving loan funds to invest in local businesses, housing, and new value-added agricultural enterprises.

A network of community banks, credit unions, and nonprofit lenders can knit a new fabric of local banking. Doing so will take our active involvement.

What credit gaps exist in your community? What local response might be possible?

Senate passes Durbin, Roberts Farm Bill Amendment to support rural EMS Agencies

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The Center for Rural Affairs first examined consolidation in the banking industry in “Where Have All the Bankers Gone?”, a 1978 report. We have long understood the critical link between credit, who has access, who doesn’t, and how it shapes communities.

That’s why a recent report in the Wall Street Journal caught my eye. It detailed how banking in rural communities has fared in the years since the financial crisis. Small business lending in rural areas has dropped by half since 2004, accounting for less than 10 per-

Attorney General Madigan recovers $20 million for Illinois pension systems

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Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced a $20 million settlement with Royal Bank of Scotland as a result of the bank’s misconduct in its marketing and sale of risky residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) leading up to the 2008 economic collapse.

The settlement with Royal Bank of Scotland resolves an investigation

by Madigan’s office over the bank’s failure to disclose the true risk of RMBS investments.

“With this settlement, I have recovered over $475 million for Illinois pension systems and residents as a result of fraudulent conduct in the mortgage-backed securities market,” Madigan said. “Nearly a decade after the economic crisis, I continue to recover critical funds for the state due to Wall Street’s misconduct.”

Under the settlement, Royal Bank

of Scotland will pay $20 million to the State of Illinois. The settlement proceeds will be distributed among the Teachers Retirement System of the State of Illinois, the State Universities Retirement System of Illinois, and the Illinois State Board of Investment, which oversees the State Employees’ Retirement System.

The settlement is the eighth settlement addressing the sale of mortgage-backed securities during the lead up to the economic collapse.

Madigan previously settled with JPMorgan Chase & Company for $100 million to Illinois’ pension systems; with Citigroup for $44 million to the state’s pension systems and an additional $40 million in consumer relief; with Bank of America for a record $300 million, including $200 million to Illinois’ pension systems and an additional $100 million in consumer relief; with Morgan Stan-

ley for $22.5 million to the state’s pension systems; and with Goldman Sachs for $25 million for the state’s pension systems and $16 million in consumer relief. Madigan also secured a $52.5 million settlement with Standard & Poor’s and a $19.5 million settlement with Moody’s to resolve allegations that the companies compromised their independence by doling out high ratings to risky mortgage-backed securities as corporate strategies to increase its revenue.

Attorney General Madigan has led the country in taking legal action against banks, lenders and other financial institutions for unlawful financial misconduct that contributed to the country’s economic collapse.

Madigan’s enforcement actions have recovered over $3.3 billion for consumers, communities, county recorders and pension funds.

ON THE RECORD Obituaries

BARBARA ASKEW A memorial has been established in the green and white striped house, RUTHERFORD in Barbara’s name. and almost everybody knew exactly Barbara Askew Rutherford, age Condolences may be sent to the where we lived!

86, died peacefamily at leamonfh.com.

During our marriage, we had three fully on June daughters: Debra (Gary) Brubaker, 30, 2018. She JEAN OTTE DeKalb, Cindy (Ronald) Heitkam, was born on Jean Otte, Lena, and Sally Healy, Lena. We March 22, 1932 83, formerly also had four grandchildren: Brett to Bernie Paul of Pearl City, RN (Joe Bonnell) Heitkam, DixAskew and Bespassed away on, Scott Heitkam, Lena, Michelle sie Belle RobJuly 1, 2018, at (Stephane¢) Chevallier, Rochester, inson Askew.

Waverly Place MN, and Lori (Bryce RN) Williams, She grew up in of Stockton.

Columbia, SC. I was lucky to have Yo u n g s t o w n , Here is her obitseven great grandchildren: Peyton, OH. She atuary, in her own Benjamin, and Natalie Heitkam, tended Miami University of Ohio for words: Lena, and Chloe, Emily, Asha, and two years, then graduated from Ohio I was born Jo Williams of Columbia, SC. State University.. After graduating, Avis Jean I was a stay-at-home wife, helping she worked as a dental hygienist. Plenger (but don’t ever call me my husband’s business by going to Barbara married John Morton Ruth- Avis!) on Aug. 14, 1935 in Lena, Illi- Freeport “chasing parts” for him. I erford on Aug. 20, 1955 and they nois. My parents were John Anthony was also an assistant Girl Scout leadmoved to Glen Ellyn, IL where they and Sarah Avis (Morgan) Plenger. er. When my youngest, Sally, started raised their four children. Barbara’s My dad worked for the Illinois Cen- junior high, I decided it was time to interests were varied and ranged tral Railroad, so when he was trans- get a job outside the home. I began from antiques, bridge and nature to ferred to Freeport in my early teens, working in the kitchen at the nursing church, music and travel. She loved that meant we had to move. I did not home in Lena and stayed there 27 her family and enjoyed food and the like attending school in Freeport, and years. many celebrations and family stories decided to quit after the first day of During our marriage, my husband that revolved around meals. She was my junior year. When I went home taught me many things. Shortly after a guide at the Morton Arboretum in and told my mother what I did, she marriage he taught me how to drive.

DuPage County for many years. Af- told me I had to get a job and pay And it was a STICK shift! In 1968 ter John retired, they moved to their rent. It didn’t take me long to land a he assisted me in getting my GED. beloved “Rock House” in Apple job at the telephone office. Yes, I was I couldn’t have done it without him.

River, IL in 1990. Barbara became one of those “Number, please” girls, When I was in my late thirties, he a member of Apple River the Unitedmemory who answered your call and plugged taught me how to ride a motorcycle.

Honoring Methodist Church and also founded you into the switchboard to connect Eventually I took over his 750 Honda Natural Area Guardians, putting her your call. and he got himself an 1100 Yamaha. passion for nature into action. This When I was sixteen, I met my fu- We put a lot of miles on those motorloved organization later evolved into of Jo your ture husband, Floydones.

Robert Otte. I cycles. Our grandkids thought it was Daviess Conservation Foundation wanted to get married shortly there- so cool to have motorcycle riding (JDCF). She, John and their fellow after, but he said I was too young. We grandparents. nature enthusiasts workedGranite tireless- Monuments waited until I was the ripe old age of I outlived my parents, my husHigh Quality ly to advocate for conservation. In 17 and he was 26. We were married band, who died Dec. 9, 2006, my 2017 Barbara and her husband John in Freeport on Oct. 3, 1952. Rumors brothers Jim, Verne, and Dick, and Personalized Designs received the Nancy Hamill Win- ran wild throughout the party lines my sister Frances. I wanted to live Laser Engraving ter Conservation Leadership Award that I was pregnant and had to get long enough to see my great grandfrom JDCF. Barbara leaves a legacy married. But my first child wasn’t children grow up, but knew it was Monument Repair & Cleaning of kindness to all. born until 1955! Apparently, it was not going to happen. But I also wantShe is Cemetery survived by Lettering her husband, a very long pregnancy. ed to go be with Floyd, as I missed her sisters Ginny Suhring of HerIn the early years of marriage, I him so much. I have chosen not to shey, PA and Pat Sharpe (Dave) of worked with my husband to re-es- have a funeral.

Bristol, VT, her children, Bryn Da- tablish his business, Otte Repair My ashes and his are going to be vis (Paul) of Midlothian, VA, Jay Service. We put our money into the mixed together by my grandsons, (Libby) of Apple River, IL, Brad business to make it the success that and we will be buried together at a (Jillian) of Hansville, WA, and Dar- it was. We dug the basement for our date chosen by the kids in our plot at cy Renkens (Rick) of Suamico, WI; house and lived in that until 1962 the Lena cemetery. her grandchildren John (Te), Kevin when we finished the house. After Davis, Sarah Carole (Pascal), Emily it was sided, we couldn’t decide on SHIRLEY KLECKLER Huss (Jonathan), Kenzie, Terefa, Pe- a color to paint it. He wanted green Shirley Kleckler, 92, of Winslow, ter Renkens (Kristyn), Sarah Dressel with white trim and I wanted white went to Heaven with her family by (Michael), Jason Renkens (Carly), with green trim. So we compromised her side on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at and her eight great-grandchildren, by having it painted green and white her home. She was born on April Katie, Emily, Charlie, Jack, Hannah, striped. Our house was a landmark 17, 1926 to Martin and Hazel Connor, Colin and Demmi. Barbara for many when driving along Route (Reed) Kramer. She married Rowas predeceased by her parents, her 73. All we had to do was say we lived land “lefty” Kleckler on Aug. 23, stepmothers Ruth Kenney Askew and Elizabeth Gunn Askew, and brother-in-law William Frederick Suhring.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday July 21, at the ApONUMENT ALES ple River United Methodist Church, Est. 1991 with a visitation from 9 until time of Bruce service. A luncheon will follow the service. Officiating will be Pastor Libby Rutherford.

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1952 in Nashua, Iowa in the “Little Brown Church.” Shirley worked for Burgess Battery, as a secretary for the First National Bank in Monroe, and as a tax consultant for Ruth Krebs. Shirley enjoyed canning and freezing the produce harvested from her garden. She also enjoyed crafting things; sewing, and pottery. Shirley was an avid Bible reader. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and her dogs.

Shirley is survived by her children; Patti (Kevin) Knack of Onalaska, WI and Aaron Kleckler of Winslow, IL, grandchildren; Amber Hackman and Jason Knack, two

great-grandsons Evan and Gunner.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Roland “lefty” on May 25, 2002, infant son William “Billy” on May 4, 1964, a sister Cheryl Zimmerman, and a brother Herbert Kramer.

Funeral services were on Friday, July 6, at the Cramer- Leamon Funeral Home in Orangeville.

A visitation was on Thursday, July 5, at the Cramer-Leamon Funeral Home in Orangeville.

Rev. Kevin Knack performed the services.

Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport.

A memorial has been established in her memory.

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Just down the street from Lena’s Kitchen Compiled by Tony Carton EDITOR

Summer means fruit at peak freshness and availability, and personally I’m dreaming about pies cooling on windowsills with their sweet aromas wafting idyllically across the countryside.

First, though, we’ll need a good shell for that fruit. Crusts can be intimidating, but you don’t have to be an inspired pie crust aficionado to be able to combine flour, butter,

salt, and water. And speaking as one 2 tbls corn starch mixed in a thirdwho learned the hard way, try brief- cup water ly kneading the mound of dough in a 1 pound fresh rhubarb (about three gallon zip-bag to help the crust come cups) chopped together without all the extra flour, 2 pints fresh strawberries plus kneading in a closed bag keeps 1 pastry for a nine inch double your counter and hands a little clean- crust pie er. Or, use a prefab (dare I say it) or 2 tablespoons butter store bought crust.

1 egg yolk 2 tbls white sugar Dad’s StrawberryDirections Rhubarb Pie Preheat oven to 400 degrees F Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar (200 degrees C).

In a large bowl, mix cornstarch water and sugar. Add strawberries and chopped rhubarb. Toss with sugar and cornstarch water and let stand for 30 minutes.

Pour filling into pie crust. Dot top with butter, and cover with top crust.

Seal edges of top and bottom crust with water.

Apply yolk to top of pie, using a pastry brush. Sprinkle with sugar.

Cut small holes in top to let steam escape.

Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), for 35 to 40 minutes, or until bubbly and brown. Cool on rack.

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Peaches are definitely in season, and cobblers are easy desserts to make. This fruit cobbler pairs peaches and raspberries for a delicious dessert. You can also make this recipe with apricots and strawberries, mixed berries or cherries. Look for the variations at the end of the recipe.

The not so skinny cook ½ C. buttermilk 1 t. vanilla Topping: 2 C. sour cream ½ C. packed brown sugar ½ t. vanilla 3 C. sliced fresh strawberries Preheat the oven to 350. Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, sugar and baking soda. In a large saucepan, bring the cola to a boil and cook 7-9 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 1 cup.

Stir in butter, canola oil and cocoa; return to a boil, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat and stir in marshmallows until melted. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened.

In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk and vanilla until blended. Add to flour mixture, whisking constantly. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Bake 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

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Filling: 8 C. peaches, cut into ½-inch wedges 1¼ C. raspberries ¾ C. sugar 3 T. cornstarch 2 t. lemon juice ¼ t. salt Topping: 1 ½ C. flour ¼ C. sugar 1 ¾ t. baking powder ½ t. salt 8 T. cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces ¼ c. rolled oats, plus more for sprinkling ¾ C. heavy cream, plus more for brushing and serving Filling: Preheat the oven to 375.

Stir together peaches, raspberries, sugar, corn-starch, lemon juice and salt. Transfer to a 2½ quart baking dish.

Topping: whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the butter, using your fingers, and work it in the dry in-gredients until largest pieces are the size of small peas. Add the oats and cream. Stir with a fork until com-bined and a soft sticky dough forms. Use two spoons to divide into 9 piec-es, distributing evenly over the fruit in the baking dish. Brush the tops with cream. Sprinkle with more oats and some sugar.

Bake until bubbling in center and biscuits are golden brown, about1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes. If the biscuits brown too quickly, tent with foil after about 45 minutes.

Let cool at least 2 hours before serving, top with more cream.

Variations: Apricot-Strawberry: Stir together 2½ lbs of apricots, cut into ½-inch wedges (6 cups) and 6 oz. of strawberries, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup), 1 cup sugar, 2 T. cornstarch, 1 t. lemon juice and ¼ t. salt. Follow the rest of the topping recipe. Bake for 1 hour.

Cherry: Stir together 5 C. of cherries, ¾ C. sugar, 2 T. cornstarch, 1 t. lemon juice, and ¼ t. salt.

Mixed Berry: Stir together 5 C. mixed raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries, ¾ C. sugar, 2 t. lemon juice, and ¼ t. salt.

Well, there you have it and yes, I’m no Lena’s Kitchen, but I did serve my family Dad’s Strawberry Rhubarb Pie this week and nobody went to the ER. Besides, I miss her contributions and sincerely hope she is feeling like stirring, pouring, and baking again soon. This paper just isn’t the same without her quips, observations and nearly perfect meal ideas. Hurry back young lady.

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CHURCH NEWS Church Notes Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lena

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will gather for worship with Holy Communion on July 15, at Good Shepherd, 118 E. Mason St. Lena, IL, at 9:30 a.m. This is Fellowship Sunday. Our service will be at the Fellowship Hall. We will have coffee and juice on your table while we read scripture and have conversation about the Word of God together.

On Wednesday July 18, 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!

On Wednesday July 18, from 5-8 p.m., Good Shepherd will be downtown Lena with free games for all ages. There will be basketball hoop, giant JENGA, hula hoops and more. Stop by and a have fun evening.

On Thursday July 19, at 1 p.m., Devotions and Desserts will be at the Friendship Center.

Good Shepherd will host LOMC Swing Choir Concert on Friday July 20, at 7 p.m. Under the direction of Chris Parkinson from Freeport and choreographer Catherine Nelson, from Genesco the LOMC swing choir is made up of young people in grades 9-12 from Illinois and Wisconsin. This is a free concert and open to the public.

If you have any questions call the church at 815-369-5552.

Kent/Willow United Methodist Churches

Kent/Willow UMC will worship together Sunday, July 15, at Kent UMC at 9 a.m. Pastor Chuck Wolbers will bring the message “All based on the Holy Bible”. He is so knowledgeable on the Bible, he is amazing. All are invited and welcome to hear him and then to stay for the fellowship following.

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

Kent UMC is located right in the town of Kent, IL and for more information, please call the Pastor at 262-308-2379.

Pearl City First United Methodist Church

Join us at Pearl City First United Methodist Church, 411 S. Main St, at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 15, as we continue a new worship series, “The Table”. Worship is led by Pastor Matthew Smith. Our Sunday School is held during our worship service after the children’s message.

Our current curriculum is “Mad about Jesus” and runs all summer

long.

We would like to announce that we will hold our VBS “Shake It Up Cafe” July 15-19 from 6-8 p.m.

Ages three through sixth grade are welcome to attend. The VBS program will be held on July 22, at 8:30 a.m. You can register now online at www.pearlcityumc.org/ VBS or pick up a form at Pearl City First UMC. Don’t forget to save the date! Our Ice Cream Social will be held on July 25, from 4-7 p.m.

If you have any questions please call the office at 815-443-2177

St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pearl City

You’re invited to join us at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Pearl City for worship on Sunday, July 15; at 9 a.m. Fellowship will be held in Luther Hall after worship.

The Memorial & Finance and the Stewardship/Outreach Committees will both meet after worship.

Congratulations to Tristian Schubert, Pearl City, IL, for winning the $200 Calendar Raffle drawing on July 4.

The Men’s Breakfast will be held at Little John’s in Pearl City on Wednesday, July 11, at 7:30 a.m.

The July Grace Meal will be held on July 15, at Noon. The menu is ham sandwiches, baked beans, chips, apple sauce, cookies or ice cream and beverage.

The next St. John’s Brat Stand will be on Saturday, July 21, at 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Come out and have a Brat or Hot Dog Meal Deal.

The Women’s Gathering will be having a bible study titled “Prayer” and a salad lunch on July 17, beginning at 10 a.m. at the home of Karen Bremmer. Sign-up on the bulletin board if attending.

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.

Summer time treats at Sullivan’s

Tasty brats and hot dogs and all the trimmings will be right outside Stockton’s Sullivan’s Grocery Store Saturday, July 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy your choice. Take some home to your family. Take some to the park for a picnic. Stockton Unitarian Universalist Church members will serve you, and take your money with a smile. They know it will help to keep their church spreading its message: “Love is the spirit of this church and service is its mission.”

They want you to know that all are welcome to their Sunday services.

They will resume on Sunday, Aug. 1, at 10:30 a.m. at 219 N. Pearl Street in Stockton.

They also say a big thank-you to Sullivan’s for making this Brat Sale possible. “Shop local.”

Stockton Calvary Church to host ice cream social

Calvary Church in Stockton is hosting a fundraiser Ice Cream Social on Sunday, July 15, from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The menu will be deli sandwiches, salads, ice cream and pies. The charge will be a donation to help fund Angela Wernick who is going on a mission trip to Chile in December. Angela is the daughter of John and Kathleen Cychosz, members of Calvary.

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Timber Lake Playhouse presents all area teen production Timber Lake Playhouse, the professional summer theatre of Northwest Illinois, will present Disney’s High School Musical with book

by David Simpatico and songs by Matthew Gerrard and Robbie Nevil based on a Disney Channel Original Movie Written by Peter Barsocchini. Disney’s High School Musical is a part of TLP’s All-Area Teen Production and highlights TLP’s Educational Programming and is directed by TLP’s Educational Director, Robert McFletcher-Jones and

choreographed by Eliza Kang.

Based on the Emmy Award winning movie, you will fall back in love with your favorite characters of East High. Staring Brady Partington as Troy Bolton, and Emalia Dunkel as Gabriella Montez. Hannah Brigham and Kendrick Fisher play the over the top siblings, Sharpay and Ryan Evans.

The film’s sound track was the best selling album in the United States in 2006. The adapted score for the stage only enhanced the

piece. “You will leave singing your favorite tunes,” said director McFletcher-Jones.

The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes find their cliques, recount their vacations and look forward to the new year. An upheaval when Troy and Gabriella decide to audition for the high school musical. Although many students resent the threat posed to the “Status Quo,” Troy and Gabriella’s alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well.

This is the Director’s first year at TLP. “We are having blast together as a team,” said McFletcher-Jones.

“I believe this Piece will always be relevant as it speaks to the reality of stereotypes and the joy of breaking free of them. You can be a farmer, an athlete, a brainiac, and a professional singer all at once! What a great and true story to tell.”

A cast of 26 very talented teens across multiple counties are “all in it together” telling a story of unity.

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Northwest Illinois Aerial Combat Memorial Purchase a brick and help support the Northwest Illinois Aerial Combat Memorial.

The Memorial will be located in Lena. With your brick purchase, your contribution will provide not only dollars but also show Community support for the construction of the Memorial Park. The bricks will be used as part of the park’s design.

Remember a loved one, a special friend or relative. Complete the order form below, include a check or money order payable to the Northwest Illinois F4 Jet Memorial in the amount of $150 for each brick purchased and mail to:

Northwest Illinois F4 Memorial Committee Memorial Park Bricks P.O. Box 290 Lena, IL 61048

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John Jurkovic (Jack Scott), Daxtun Heier (Zeke Baylor), Mackenzie Arndt (Martha Cox), Brennan Cavanaugh (Jason Cross), Alexis Dublo (Ms. Darbus), Brayden Rodriguez (Coach Bolton), Logan Moreno (Ripper), Daisy McCray (Mongo), Hunter Gallentine (James), Lily Leding (Susan/Cheerleader), Serenity Verdadero (Cyndra/Ms. Tenney), Cabot McLaughlin (Alan/Drum Major), CeCe Ryan (Kratnoff/ Cheerleader), Tory Leverton (Moderator), Natalie Limesand (Cathy), Allysin Reiger (Cheerleader), Kamryn Steil (Cheerleader), Isabella Pena (Brainiac), and Allison Kehl (Cheerleader).

Disney’s High School Musical is fun for the whole family. Come see Disney’s High School Musical onstage at Timber Lake PlayHouse!

Performances are July 12, 13, & 14 at 2:00 Tickets are $12.

To purchase tickets, visit www. timberlakeplayhouse.org or call the Box Office at 815-244-2035. The Box Office opens at 10 a.m. until intermission of the final show on show days seven days a week. The playhouse is located at 8215 Black Oak Road in rural Mount Carroll.

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Approximately 9,196 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the spring semester 2018 Dean’s List.

Students named to the Dean’s List must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work.

Iowa State University Honors Students from this area include: Kelsey Grace Finn of Elizabeth, 4, Nutritional Science (H SCI) Tanner Lawfer, 2, Agricultural Systems Technology, and Jordon E. Oellerich, 3, Agricultural and Life Sciences Education both of Lena Timothy Thomas Lott of Pearl City, 4, Food Science (AGLS) Ellen J. Bonvillain of Stockton, 4, Management

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Highland announces dean’s list for Spring 2018 Semester

Highland Community College proudly announces the dean’s list for the Spring 2018 Semester.

Students who have completed 12 credit hours or more during the semester and have a minimum of a 3.25 grade point average (GPA), based on a 4.0 scale, are included on the dean’s list. Highest Honors are awarded to students with a perfect 4.0 GPA. High Honors distinction is given to students with a 3.50 to 3.99 GPA, and Honors students have earned a GPA between 3.25 and 3.49.

Area students achieving honors recognition include: Highest Honors Apple River: Juliana R. Campbell Elizabeth: Megan R. Ludwig Lena: Lana M. Parkinson, Marissa M. Runkle Orangeville: Makenzie L. Robieson, Jamie M. Watson Pearl City: Dillon L. Baldauf, Abigayle J. Endress, Nathan E. Lott Stockton: Hannah E. Brudi Warren: Kyle J. Wolff High Honors Elizabeth: Lucas W. Albrecht, Brandon R. Brown Hanover: Aaron M. Holcomb Lena: Ryan C. Brumfield, Hewitt A. Dameier, Laurel A. Flynn, Kayleigh R. Gerber, Kara M. Kalkbrenner, Olivia C. Kepner, Jordan M. Lee, Cole P. Oberle, Aspen J. Sandy, Meghan R. Scace, Allison P. Weegens, Rachael M. Wybourn McConnell: Madelyne B. Arand Orangeville: Kelsey L. Bollon, Hannah C. Janssen Pearl City: Taylor R. Brudi, Tori J. Clark, Kendra L. Melville, Brittney L. Peterson, Baylee M. Wolf Stockton: Mikayla H. Baysinger, Aaron J. Dvorak, Courtney E. Haas, Michelle L. Johnson, Molly N. Neebel, Kaitlyn D. Reusch Warren: Cassandra A. Blair, Kimberly A. Broshous, Benjamin D. Hicks, Lydia Smith, Austin M. Williams Honors Elizabeth: Lisa A. Kinder Hanover: Bradley J. Bell, Abigail K. Green Lena: Jacob A. Fox, Brock W. Fransen, Douglas W. Janicke Orangeville: Ethan G. Bilgri Stockton: Rachael M. Cook, Kati E. Eden, Natasha L. Rowe Warren: Kirsten D. Kopp

Lena Farmers Market opens

The Lena Farmer’s Market will be held every Wednesday from 4 until 8 p.m. in the downtown Lena parking lot. The market features hanging baskets, annual bedding plants, vegetable plants and more. The market will also offer a variety of baked goods. Plan to join the Lena Farmers Market every Wednesday evening to check out their offerings.

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Estate Sale July 12-14 626 Park View St. Pecatonica

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LEGALS PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF PEARL CITY FOURTH AMENDMENT TO PEARL CITY TIF DISTRICT Pursuant to the Illinois Municipal Code [65 ILCS 5/1174.4-5(c)], the Village of Pearl City, Stephenson County, Illinois, hereby gives notice of an Amendment to the Village of Pearl City Tax Increment Financing District Redevelopment Project Area, Plan and Projects by reducing the size of the Area.

The following change has been made to the Redevelopment Plan and Projects: Ordinance No. T-18-01 was adopted by the Mayor and Village Board of Trustees on July 2, 2018, providing for and approving the Fourth Amendment to the Pearl City TIF District Redevelopment Project Area, Plan & Projects. The overall purpose of the Fourth Amendment is to: (1) ratify, confirm and incorporate all private redevelopment agreements, public projects, inter-fund transfers, intergovernmental agreements, administrative agreements and other eligible redevelopment project costs into the TIF Plan; (2) amend “Exhibit C” of the original Redevelopment Plan and Projects by increasing the total estimated Redevelopment Project Costs set out in the Plan

by 5% and an adjustment for inflation from the date the Plan was adopted through the remaining life of the TIF District, including the 12-year legislative extension, as permitted by Section 5/11-74.4-5(c) of the TIF Act; (3) define eligible redevelopment project costs to include all costs, public or private, as defined in Section 11-74.4-3 of the TIF Act; (4) allow for adjustments to be made in line items within the total, provided the total amount of payment for all eligible redevelopment project costs shall not exceed the total amount set forth in the amended Plan; and (5) allow for eligible redevelopment project costs in any contiguous TIF Districts to be paid or reimbursed from increment generated within TIF District I and for increment generated within any such contiguous TIF Districts to be used to pay or reimburse eligible costs within TIF District I. If you have questions regarding the Fourth Amendment to the Pearl City TIF District, please contact Village President Robert Knoup at (815) 4432141.

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RETIREMENT AUCTION

ROWALD REFRIGERATION & HEATING MFG. Saturday July 21 • 9:30 a.m.

Inspection: Friday July 20 at 10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

515 Grable St., Rockford, IL 60117

Auctioneers note: Mr. Bob Rowald has decided to retire and is offering all equipment and real estate at auction. Can’t make it to the auction - bid live on Proxibid.

Real Estate: 2.66 acres Commercial real estate setting on Highway 20.

Equipment: Machine shop equipment, Material handling equipment, Welders, Shop tools, Specialty equipment.

Terms & Conditions: Cash payment or Bank check or wire transfer. A (10%) buyer’s premium will be charged on all Purchases. A (12%) online buyer’s premium will be charged. A (10%) buyer’s premium will be charged on the real estate. All items must be paid for before items are removed.

Everything sold as-is, where-is.

Complete details call or visit our website: www.advancedauction.com

Auctioneer O. D. Holley

IL Lic. #440.000648 (815) 218-0705 or online at: www.advancedauction.com 320595

PRICE REDUCED OTHER PROPERTIES LENA - REDUCED $9,900 - PRICED TO SELL - This home sits on a corner lot and has an open floor plan. On the main level you will find the kitchen, spacious dining room, living room, laundry and 1 bedroom.

Upstairs you will find the remaining 3 bedrooms. There is a covered front porch as well as a side deck and patio space for all your entertaining needs.

Also features a 2 stall attached garage.

This home is within walking distance to the schools and is EASY TO SHOW! New Price .................................. $55,000

OTHER PROPERTIES STOCKTON QUAINT CONDO LOCATED AT THE EDGE OF TOWN with beautiful country views. Equipped with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, main floor laundry and a 1 stall attached garage. Perfect for a couple looking to downsize.

Located close to schools and park.

Priced at .................................... $74,000 LENA - MOTIVATED SELLER - LOCATED IN BEAUTIFUL BUTTERNUT WOODS Updated 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths, eat-in kitchen, formal living/dining room. Two family rooms, wood burning fireplace, large deck and much more. You must see this home to really appreciate all it has to offer.

Priced at .................................. $169,900

CALL US TODAY FOR A SHOWING ON ANY OF THESE PROPERTIES

SHANNON THIS HOME IS GORGEOUS!!! This premium townhouse located just outside the main entrance of Lake Carroll has everything you could possibly want. The open floor plan has a kitchen, dining room, living room combo that is a huge space with oak hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling, and skylights (3 yrs old) that are upgraded with stained glass accents. Adjacent to this great space is a sun room/enclosed porch with beautiful views that would be the perfect place to unwind. The main floor also has a huge master suite with attached bath and walk in closet and a second bedroom and a second bathroom. There is ample closet space, as a matter of fact, if you fill all the closets in this home, you may have a shopping problem. The finished basement is equally impressive with a family room, a third bedroom, a bonus room, and a second sun room/enclosed porch that leads to a private deck. An added bonus is a large workshop space in the basement. Mechanicals are newer with the ultra efficient, premium Carrier Infinity heating system (8 yrs old).

2 stall attached garage is heated.

If you’re tired of mowing lawns and shoveling snow, the townhouse lifestyle may be for you and this home should be at the top of your list.

Priced at .................................. $164,000 LENA - BUILDING ONLY!! Be your own boss, move your business or start a new one in this building with a great location - just a half block off of Main Street in Lena. New roof on main portion 2010 and siding 2011.

Priced at .................................... $26,400

PLEASE BE SURE TO VISIT OUR WEBSITES TO TOUR ALL OF OUR LISTINGS AT: www.patbrownrealtor.com www.realtor.com FOR MORE INFORMATION: E-mail patb@aeroinc.net

Pat Brown Realtors (815) 369-5599

OR FOR LONG DISTANCE CALL TOLL FREE - 1-866-369-5599

217 W. MAIN, LENA, IL

(Restored Elevator on Main Street, in Lena)

Bill Scheider Jr. Broker 815-703-6458

Pat Brown Managing Broker 815-297-5599

Adam Werhane Broker 815-297-4403 321021

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5” & 6” Seamless Gutters & Gutter Guards Available.

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Owner Operated with over 36 Years Experience

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FAIR • FAST • FRIENDLY

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• Clutches • Brakes • Welding (Steel & Aluminum) • Electrical • Lube & Oil Change • Suspension • King Pins • Transmission & Drive Line • Differentials • Tune Ups • Over Hauls • Minor Body Work • Tractor-Trailer Wash • Air Conditioning

Trimming or Removing

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Also, Stump Removal

Ask for Brian Call Now! 815-369-4574

Firewood For Sale Split & Delivered

Fully Insured Over 30 years experience Mark Mullen

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$20 OFF Pushmowers

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Mon-Fri 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Classifieds

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FOR RENT

VIKING POP UP CAMPER sleeps 6, 1 queen bed, microwave air & heat, screen house & much more, $3,250, 262-6625322.

2001 MERCEDES BENZ 320 1 owner, less than 60k miles, great condition, $7,000, 815-505-7494.

SHARP 16FT. LARSON (SENZA) open bow, 120hp Johnson motor & trailer, $2,900, 262-8784338.

Farm Machinery

2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE LTD Excellent condition, new tires, low mileage. $4,900 847-772-7200

Campers and RVs

Automobiles

Resource Conservationist Position Available

For Sale By Owner Condo Lions Dr. 2 bdr, 3 bath, finished lower level recently updated $189,900 779-500-4128

1998 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Moon roof w/fabric top. 160K. $3,000 OBO. 847-587-5893.

The Stephenson County Soil and Water Conservation District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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Help Wanted

Paraprofessional Part-time Regional Alternative Program paraprofessional who has a strong desire to help students succeed and is needed to work 27.5 hours/ week for the alternative education program in Freeport IL. Prefer experience working with students, strong organizational skills, and above average computer skills.

Candidates should apply online at www.roe8.com ROE8 is an E.O.E.

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Lawn & Garden TORO LAWN TRACTOR 46” mowing deck, 20hp Kohler engine, very good condition, $550, 262-366-9034.

Contact: John Warner 815-291-0591 or 815-947-3011 Send Resumes to: Black Hawk Run, 3501 S. Golf Road., Stockton, IL 61085 Farm Help Needed for part time.

Farm experience necessary. Variable hours. Excellent pay. 815291-2381

for more details on placing an ad in our REAL ESTATE SECTION

2006 KIA OPTIMA LX 4 door, 32 mpg, orig. owner from Vegas, 213k hwy mi., remote starter, good tires & brakes, very clean & dependable. $2,500 480-5299581

FOR SALE

Bartenders & Waitresses Needed Must be 21 or older

Pick up application at Black Hawk Run

2002 TRUCK LONG BED WITH LINER. F250 2WD, little rust, fully loaded, red, 95000 miles. $6200.

1994 15ft Northwood Boat, with 25hp mariner motor, trailer, Eagle fish finder, Minn Kota foot controlled trolling motor. All in excellent condition. $2900. 2016 Summerland 17ft Travel Trailer in excellent condition. Only used 2 times. Still has plastic on mattress. Must see. $9500. 262-7422815.

Call Laurie 815-369-4112

Misc. For Sale

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BUSINESS & SERVICE Computers / Internet E-SUBSCRIBE to any of our publications! Please visit our website: rvpublishing.com!

To place an ad in our Help Wanted Section Call Laurie at (815) 369-4112

Large Bird Cage On stand with new ladder, food bowls, and toys. $30 call or text 815-369-2606 between 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Music/ Instrumental ROGERS KIT 1970’s black finish. Bearing edges and shells in great condition. Includes 22” bass, 13” mounted tom, 16’ & 18” floor toms. Shell pack only, bass drum has some scuffing. $1000 or best offer. Lots of snares and misc hardware available for purchase also.

Call anytime, 815-262-1479, Rockford.

Notice CLASSIFIED IN-COLUMN ADS cannot be credited or refunded after the ad has been placed.

Ads canceled before deadline will be removed from the paper as a service to our customers, but no credit or refund will be issued to your account.

For your convenience Visa & Mastercard are accepted

22’ SYLVAN CRUISER BOAT, includes trailer, 90 hp Mercury & 5 hp trolling motors & 4 downriggers. Asking $5,600. Call 678895-2100.

Condos

All interested candidates are asked to send an application and resume with references, cover letter, and salary requirements to the Stephenson County Soil and Water Conservation District office located at 1620 South Galena Avenue, Freeport, IL 61032 by COB Monday, August 6, 2018.

Applications are available at the Stephenson County Soil and Water Conservation District office; on the District website: www.stephensonwcd. org or call 815-235-2141 extension 3.

Mon.-Fri. 9:30 am-4:30 pm

AUTOMOTIVE

Help Wanted

The Stephenson County Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking candidates for a full time Resource conservationist (RC). The RC position is responsible for administering conservation programs; survey, design, layout, and checkout of soil and water conservation practices; prepares detailed natural resources reports; performs educational programs for both youth and adults; conducts fundraising and grant writing activities; and assists with newsletter creation. Candidates need to be personable, trustworthy, self-motivated, organized, innovative, willing to accept responsibility, able to work independently, and possess good oral and written communication skills. This position requires regular exertion due to conservation work, such as walking on rough terrain, jumping ditches and climbing steep banks. A pre-employment physical may be required.

A strong agricultural background and a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, conservation or related field are preferred. Additional training will be offered and is a position requirement. Information on available benefits will be provided to candidates who are selected for interviews. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Employment will be contingent upon receiving a satisfactory United States of Department of Agriculture background investigation.

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2015 Ford Fusion Titanium 14,800 mi, heated leather seats, sunroof, back-up camera, driver assist pkg, bluetooth, 19” HSpoke alum whls, Exc Cond $20,500 815-291-3381

Automobiles Wanted AMC CAR WANTED AMX, Javelin, Hornet, Rebel, American performance car. Running or project. Also need AMC parts, memorabilia. 920-540-1756.

1999 Coachman RV Trailer 36’ long, sleeps 6, 2 slides, center island kitchen counter, $5,800 OBO 815-347-0496 2005 TRAVEL TRAILER 30ft Crossroads Cruiser, sleeps 6, all aluminum frame, 1 lr., slide, 262537-2018.

2013 SURVEYOR TRAVEL TRAILER 25’ 5”, 1 slide, ex. cond., $13,500, 815-335-7459.

31’ TERRY CAMPER WITH SCREEN ROOM, LARGE BUMP OUT... SLEEPS 6 CURRENTLY PERMANENTLY PARKED AT MELODY PARK CAMPGROUNDS IN TWIN LAKES, WISCONSIN. FULLY EQUIPPED IN AND OUT. REDUCED PRICE: $8,000 O/B/O. Price includes seasonal rental through October 15. CONTACT LORRY MADONIA, owner of camper at 708-7246518 or KATHY BURMEISTER AT Melody Park, 2154 Lake Shore Drive, Twin Lakes, WI 262877-2219 Sorry no pets.

Dutchmen 33’ Travel Trailer Classic Royal. 30 Fk. Good cond.

Ready to go 815-541-7112

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GET UP TO $500 for your unwanted junk truck, 262-758-1807.

Boats 14’ MIRROCRAFT Aluminum deep V, 15 hp, trailer, trolling motor & extras, $900, 414-248-4241.

18 FT. FIBERGLASS (NICE HULL) Johnson motor 120hp (minor problem) with trailer, no trim cylinder, FIXER UPPER 815963-1962.

1966 20’ CRUISER INC., CAMPER BOAT 115hp evinrude motor, w/trailer, never kept in water, good condition, $3,500, 847-395-4134 leave message, will return call.

1980 O’DAY 19’ SAILBOAT boat, motor, trailer, great condition $2,000 630-220-7663.

$$$ $$$ $$$

International H Tractor For Sale.

Good condition. Priced reasonable. Call 815-291-2381

Motorcycles 1985 BLUE HONDA GOLDWING 1200, 55,000 miles, runs good, asking $2,400, leave message 262-878-9229.

2002 HONDA SHADOW Spirit, 15,000 Miles, 1100 CC, Windshield, Engine Guard, Saddlebags. $2500.00 Call 608-9384485 or 608-938-4610

Sports/Classic Cars 1990 CORVETTE 40,000 miles, red/red, 6-sp. manual, 2 tops, sharp, 262-949-6638.

Trucks & Trailers

2000 FORD RANGER XLT 85000 original miles, 5 speed step side truck. AC, PS, PB, Cd player. Beautiful truck, must see. $4000. Serious only. Like brand new. best truck out there. Red. $9000 into truck. 630-470-2163.

2015 LOAD RUNNER INTERSTATE 5x8 enclosed trailer. Like new $2,000 262-495-2438

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1985 23FT. SEARAY WITH TRAILER 1 owner, runs great.

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2004 Hurricane Fun Deck, 21 ft, IO, Wakeboard Tower, $13,500, Call 319-480-0864, See At K&S Marine, 11A267 Nicklaus Ct., Apple River, IL 815-492-2504, Ask For Kevin.

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Lena Park District brings new singing barbershop act We are members of the Barber- mony Chorus chapter. Our friendshop Harmony Society and the ship and passion for the barbershop Greater Rockford Barbershop Har- style brought us together three years ago. Our reward is in delighting a variety of audiences with some familiar, popular tunes and some, which are simply barbershop classics. All accentuate the style and The Schubert Gathering will be beautiful harmonic tones, which held July 15, at Stockton Park House keep us all coming back for more.

Bart Macomber is our baritone at 12:30 p.m. Bring updates, dish to pass/your own table service/drink. and currently serves as President of our Barbershop Harmony Society See you there.

chapter. Jerry Hyland sings tenor and plays piano. It’s his musical talent that helps us learn new songs and keeps the tunes in check. Nathan Hyland is Jerry’s son and he sings the lead part. His enthusiasm for performing barbershop music keeps the audience and our quartet on its toes! The newcomer to the Barbershop Harmony Society, Carl Heintz, sings bass.

We decided our name would reflect our mission and our passion

Schubert Gathering scheduled

– to inspire people. We love to see our audience smile when they recognize a tune, begin to tap their feet or even sing along. We are four Christians who also believe that we are first and foremost grateful to our Creator for the gift of music and we will honor him with our talents. It’s that same conviction that drives us to encourage people who are strug-

gling, to give hope to those who are without and to bring joy to the hearts of all.

We focus on a pleasant blend of sacred, patriotic and popular songs.

So, sit back and enjoy the tunes. As Jerry says: “We always take requests but we usually keep singing anyway”. We hope you will find our harmonic melodies an “Inspiration”.

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To register a float or for more info: Tammy Trebian 563-343-4697 // Merri Sevey 815-291-7092 • Stephenson Service Co • Jo-Carroll Energy • Elizabeth Gargage Inc • Greater Galena Marketing Inc • Midwest Medical Center • Three Elizabeth’s Guest House • The View Motel • Country Financial - Robert Dittmar Agent • The Woodbine Bend • Three Sisters Sweet Shoppe • Dittmar Farms & Orchard

• Elizabeth Historical Society • Illinois Bank & Trust • Apple River State Bank • O’Connor, Brooks & Co • Medical Associates • Jug’s Main Street Tap • Village Treasures • The Galena Gazette • Cajun Jack’s Bar & Grill • Common Cents Resale • Tri-State Porta Potty • Vel Terra Campground

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The barbershop harmony group Inspiration Quartet will perform at Lena Park District’s Music in the Park on Sunday, July 15 at 6 p.m.

Pictured left to right, Bart Macomber, Carl Heintz, Nathan Hyland, Jerry Hyland.

• The Clothes Bin & Gift Shop • McCoy Insurance - Nathan Walters Agent • The Country Experience • E-Town Coffee & Cork • Small Town Saloon • Primary Contractors Inc. • Simply Be Massage & Wellness • Jane Marie Boutique • Safe Haven Humane Society • Hoskin’s Building Center

Sponsored by Illinois Bank & Trust.

THE 98TH ELIZABETH COMMUNITY FAIR Friday July 20th

Saturday July 21st

7:00am Steer Weigh-in 8:00am Beef Heifer Show with Steer show to follow 11:00am Parade "Elizabeth-150 Years-Celebrating 9:00am Dairy and Sheep Show Family, Friends and Traditions" 10:00am Crafts and Gardening Judging Sponsored by the Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce 1:00pm Dairy Goat Show Noon- Free Lunch for first 500 people 5:00pm- 10:00pm Carnival Opens Lunch by The Jo Davies County Beef Association Inflatable Rides and Illinois Bank and Trust 7:00pm Fantasy Truck Pullers Noon- 10PM Inflatables Open (with weigh-in beginning at 5:00pm) 12:30 pm- Bingo 1:00 pm Kiddie Tractor Pull Sunday July 22nd By the Jo Daviess County Young Leaders sign up at 12:30 11:00am 10th Annual “Carp Allen” 2:00 Ice cream Eating Contest sponsored by Memorial Horseshoe Tournament Three Sisters Sweet Shoppe Noon- Bingo 2:30 Ag Olympics by River Ridge FFA 1:00- Fantasy Truck Pullers 3:00 pm Terrapin Alumni Reunion-Old School Gym (with weigh-in beginning at 11:00am) 4:00pm-6:o0pm Band "Good Stuff" Noon-7:00pm Inflatables Open Music Sponsored by Robert DittmarCountry Financial 3:00pm Elizabeth's Best BBQ 5:30 PM Dairy Land Antique Tractor Pull Competition Public Tasting (with weigh-in beginning at 4:00pm) 6:30 Mentalist and Hypnotist 6:30 pm-8:30pm Local Musician Sam Wooden Brian Imbus After the show, stick around for the 7:30pm Elizabeth Fair Queen, Junior Miss & Little Miss Pageant Pie and Cake Auction 9:00-Midnight The "SUNSHINE" Band Fireworks at 9:30 "The Elizabeth Community Fair"

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