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Illinois has recently approved an Act which requires utility companies to develop plans that reduce their dependency on fossil fuels. The Illinois Long Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan has mandated that at least 25 percent of generated power in Illinois will come from sustainable sources by the year 2025.

What does that mean for this area, local homeowners, local businesses and utility companies?

Average homeowners, small businesses and utility companies have several options including solar power or wind generated power. When looking at the practicalities of renewable energy, solar power just might be the best answer. Solar panels can be placed on residential homes or in large clusters on one sight in order to distribute power to any number of buildings. Large clusters of solar panels are referred to as Solar Farms.

Solar panels work by converting sunlight into electricity. This is done by allowing photons, which are light particles, to knock electrons free from atoms which then generate the flow of electricity. This may sound simple, but it’s a process that requires sophisticated equipment, technical knowledge and professional installation.

If a homeowner is considering having a solar power system installed, they can contact their local utility company for advice or get in touch with a contractor. One such contractor is Fosler Solar in Freeport. Fosler Solar has had considerable experience in the design and installation of solar energy systems.

Sara Fosler said, “We work with clients from start to finish. We start with a site survey to determine if a solar system would be practical. The system size is determined by the homeowners’ annual power usage. If there’s a considerable amount of shade, how should the problem be solved, roof or ground placement of the equipment? What is required in the way of permits?

“We handle applying for permits and other such issues. If a buyer so desires,

we can assist them with arranging for financing. Very importantly, we work closely with the utility company to assure a smooth transition.

“A solar system can mean a monthly reduction in the utility bill. That amount can vary depending upon usage. There are also benefits such as tax credits.”

Some people would like to use a solar energy source for their electricity, but for certain reasons they are unable to do so. For instance, their property may be too shaded. The shape of a structure and the lack of outdoor ground space can prohibit the installation of solar panels. Some communities have a home owners association which forbids such equipment.

In such cases, a home owner or small business can consider becoming a member of a solar farm such as the South View Solar Farm, operated by the Jo Carroll Energy Company in Elizabeth. Peggy Francomb of Jo Carroll Energy said, “This solar farm is a cluster of 456 solar panels sitting on 3 quarters of an acre. Subscription is an ideal way for someone to use an efficient, eco friendly power source. A member can obtain a solar panel for a one time cost of $757. The purchased panel is a part of the grid system with its own meter. Depending on individual household usage, a member would receive a credit each month and enjoy annual savings which would allow for a payback of the investment within 15 years. This arrangement allows someone to have all of the benefits of solar power without having the system installed on their property.”

All of those who are involved in the solar energy movement agree that this is a growing industry. The time to give serious consideration to using solar power as a primary renewable energy source is now.

For those who would like to learn more about renewable energy they should contact a contractor or their utility company for more information.

Both Fosler Solar and Jo Carroll energy have a Facebook page. Fosler Solar can be reached at 815 656 4440. Jo Carroll Energy can be reached at 815-8585522.

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Cullen volunteered to make a display for the 200th anniversary of Illinois being admitted to the union on December 3. His presentation which is on display at the Stockton Library includes our state symbols. He spent a lot of time researching facts to create the exhibit. Great job Cullen!

Stockton Small Business Saturday welcomes museum participation The Stockton Heritage Museum will be open on Nov. 24, Small Business Saturday, for Holiday cheer, and to find items for those hard to buy for family and friends.

Although the museum is a not-for profit entity, it decided to be open to support our local businesses.

The Museum offers history of Stockton Books, DVD’s on Stockton early years and the railroad; Kraft cheese boxes, plus other Kraft items are available for pur-

chase. Surplus train items are also available, from track to buildings (most items are for HO size). This year we also have for sale reproductions of some of our vintage Christmas cards and gift tags, as well as Stockton postcards and note cards and commemorative plates.

We also found some treasures from Schroeder’s Department Store, a fixture in downtown Stockton from the for many years; vintage toys and children’s clothing

are for purchase. These items were a generous donation to the Museum.

Be on the outlook for some of our items to be posted for view on our Facebook page.

Refreshments will be served, and door prize drawings will be held.

We look forward to seeing you on Nov. 24, from 10-2.

All earnings from this event will be used for the continued renovation of the Museum.

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2 • Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018 - The Scoop Today Members of Stockton American Legion Post 449 open Veteran’s Day ceremonies at Stockton High School.

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Members of Stockton chorus inspire patriotism with song during the Veteran’s Day ceremonies at Stockton High School.

(Left) Members of Mrs. Harbach’s Stockton Fifth Grade recite poems and share stories of their hard work collecting plastic bottle caps that would be donated and used in the making of prosthetic limbs.

Have you begun your Christmas shopping?

“What should I get Grandma or Aunt Betsy, my sister or my

Stockton American Legion Post 449 salute the flag at the opening of Veteran’s Day ceremonies.

daughter? What should I give to the babysitter or my dear friend?

They already have everything they need or they just go out and buy it themselves. And Aunt Kathy lives so far away.”

You’ve said these words before. You know you have. Why make gift giving so hard for you? They will all be decorating for the Christmas season very soon.

Let Volunteer Visitors help you. Why not give them the aroma of Christmas this year!

Give them a wreath they can hang either on the wall inside or on a door outside their house! Give a beautiful candlelit Centerpiece for their holiday table, an Evergreen door spray, a mini tabletop Christmas Tree or a four-foot tree they can plant outside in the spring.

Stop in at the Volunteer Visitors office at 105 S. Main Street in Stockton to see a sample of one of the beautiful wreaths we have to offer, or call our office at 815-947-3260.

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• During the 2016–2017 season, vaccination prevented an estimated 5.3 million illnesses, 2.6 million medical visits, and 85,000 influenza-associated hospitalizations.

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Volleyball Regionals, Scales Mound v. Warren

Jamie Frey gets to the edge for the pass to salvage the Hornets passing game.

(Above) Morgan Shetler beats the block on the attack from the outside.

(Left) Brianna Anderson plays the far side to save the pass for Warren.

(Above Left) Hornets Libero Julia Cogan gets the pass up for the serve receive.

(Far Left) Sydni Sigafus delivers the kill from the middle.

The Second Annual Festival of Trees will be held at the Stockton Heritage Museum on Dec. 8-9 and Dec. 15 and 16. The Museum will be open from 10 to 2 on Saturdays and Sundays from 11-2. Any business or individual are welcome to decorate a tree to be displayed at the Museum in December.

The Museum supports any appropriate theme and welcomes the theme this year from the Chamber of Commerce, “Christmas Around the World”. Please let the Museum know if you are interested in decorating a tree, by emailing Stocktonmuseum@ yahoo.com. More info provided on our Facebook page Stockton Heritage Museum.

We look forward to seeing you at all our festivities. If you have questions, please call 9472220 and leave a message, or leave an email.

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Veteran homelessness declines in Illinois by seven percent Veteran homelessness in the U.S. continues to decline according to a new national estimate announced today by U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson. HUD’s Annual Homeless Assessment Report finds the total number of reported veterans experiencing homelessness in 2018 decreased 5.4 percent since last year, falling to nearly half of the number of homeless veterans reported in 2010.

In announcing the latest annual estimate, HUD Secretary Ben Carson and U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert Wilkie noted that local communities are reporting reductions in the number of veterans in their shelter systems and on their streets.

“We owe it to our veterans to make certain they have a place to call home,” said HUD Secretary Carson. “We’ve made great strides in our efforts to end veteran home-

lessness, but we still have a lot of work to do to ensure those who wore our nation’s uniform have access to stable housing.”

“The reduction in homelessness among veterans announced today shows that the strategies we are using to help the most vulnerable veterans become stably housed are working,” said VA Secretary Robert Wilkie. “This is good news for all Veterans.”

“In Home, Together, the new federal strategic plan to prevent and end homelessness, we redouble our commitment to ending homelessness among Veterans and among all Americans,” said Matthew Doherty, executive director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness. “Working together at the federal, state and local level, we can and will continue to make progress until all Americans have a stable home from which they can pursue opportunity.”

Rural residents grapple with shifting long-term care system

By Cody Smith POLICY WRITING ASSISTANT, CENTER FOR RURAL AFFAIRS

Across the nation, Americans are making tough decisions about longterm health care for themselves and their loved ones. Access to a level of care that meets their unique needs can determine if families remain together, or if their loved ones will have to move miles away.

Long-term care facilities, commonly referred to as nursing homes, are crucial to providing a level of care that many families cannot offer to their loved ones. In rural areas of our country, accessing long-term care is becoming increasingly challenging.

Rural residents are aging at a faster rate than their urban counterparts and, unfortunately, a shifting longterm care system may leave them behind. Take Nebraska for example.

Over the last decade, 23 long-term care facilities have closed across rural areas of the state. At the same time, a net total of 753 beds were lost – indicating a troubling shift.

There is a growing disparity between the urban and rural areas of the Midwest state in regard to the number of facilities and licensed beds. While beds and facilities in rural counties shrank significantly, the opposite occurred in metropolitan counties. During the same period, 16 new long-term care facilities opened, netting an increase of 540 new licensed beds in urban areas.

Nebraska is not alone. Many rural states are grappling with the reality of losing their rural facilities.

The problem isn’t going away as the number of elderly Americans is expected to double by 2060.

Americans deserve access to longterm care, no matter where they live.

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Each year, thousands of local communities around the country conduct one-night ‘Point-in-Time’ estimates of the number of persons experiencing homelessness—in emergency shelters, transitional housing programs and in unsheltered locations. This year’s estimate finds 37,878 veterans experienced homelessness in January 2018, compared to 40,020 reported in January 2017. HUD estimates among the total number of reported veterans experiencing homelessness in 2018, 23,312 veterans were found in sheltered settings while volunteers counted 14,566 veterans living in places not meant for human habitation.

HUD also reports a nearly 10 percent decline among female veterans experiencing homelessness.

In January 2018, local communities reported 3,219 homeless female veterans compared to 3,571 one

year earlier.

The decrease in veteran homelessness can largely be attributed to the effectiveness of the HUDVA Supportive Housing (HUDVASH) Program, which combines permanent HUD rental assistance with case management and clinical services provided by the VA. HUD-VASH is complemented by a continuum of VA programs that use modern tools and technology to identify the most vulnerable Veterans and rapidly connect them to the appropriate interventions to become and remain stably housed.

Last year alone, more than 4,000 veterans, many experiencing chronic forms of homelessness, found permanent housing and critically needed support services through the HUD-VASH program. An additional 50,000 veterans found permanent housing and supportive services through VA’s continuum of

Health care coverage for half million to be decided this November

By Jordan Rasmussen

CENTER FOR RURAL AFFAIRS

This November, voters in Idaho, Nebraska, Montana, and Utah will decide whether to extend health insurance coverage to a combined half million hardworking, low-income Americans. These people fall into the coverage gap – meaning they earn too little to qualify for subsidies to purchase coverage from the insurance marketplace and too much to be eligible for Medicaid.

This vote comes following months of signature collection and advocacy. Utah and Idaho gathered 147,000 and 60,000 signatures, respectively, to place the issue on their ballots. Montana voters will decide whether to permanently expand Medicaid for nearly a 10th of the state’s population, after expansion was piloted by the state legislature in 2015.

Initiative 427, as it will appear on the ballot in Nebraska, would extend Medicaid coverage to nearly 90,000, who earn less than $17,000 annually.

In Nebraska’s rural counties, an average 11.76 percent of employed residents are uninsured. This picture duplicates across America.

Expansion of Medicaid to the rural population could have an impact on keeping rural hospitals and clinics open across the country, offsetting the costs of uncompensated care.

If these states pass their respective ballot measures, they would join 33 other states that have done so already. As voters head to the polls this November, their choices will have a profound impact for those who are working on farms, in rural nursing homes, or in local cafés, who still cannot access insurance coverage. Much weighs on this vote for residents, hospitals, communities, and these four states. #vote

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To date, 64 local communities and three states have declared an effective end to veteran homelessness, creating systems to ensure that a veteran’s homelessness is rare, brief, and one-time. Rockford, Illinois was the first community in the nation to effectively end veteran homelessness, they also attained a functional zero designation last year ending chronic homelessness.

Will County also effectively ended veteran homelessness.

HUD and VA have a wide range of programs that prevent and end homelessness among veterans, including health care, housing solutions, job training and education. More information about VA’s homeless programs is available at VA.gov/homeless. More information about HUD’s program is available here. Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless should contact their local VA Medical Center and ask to speak to a homeless coordinator or call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-4AIDVET.

Relay for Life stages successful event

By Mary Behan

“WHAT’S TRUMP?” RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM CAPTAIN

On behalf of the entire “What’s Trump?” Relay for Life team I would like to thank the following individuals and businesses that helped make our Oct. 27 dinner, held at the Apple Canyon Lake Clubhouse, a huge success: Apple Canyon Lake Property Owners Association, Thriving Thistle, Apple River State Bank, Family Beer and Liquor, Sunrise Café, Riverboat Twilight, Southside Hornet’s Nest, Pop-A-Tops, Schultz Appliance, Scales Mound Sinclair, Davis Lumber, Winter Plumbing, Pat’s Country Store, Floral by Deb, Shipping Association Auction Service, Rustic River, Gobbies, Galena Garlic, Culver’s of Galena, Durty Gurts, Wild Birds Unlimited, Mean Bean Roasters, Crystal Image, AJ’s Lena Maid Meats, Craft

by Connie, Stockton Travel Center, Stockton McDonald’s, Stockton Subway, Stockton Service Center, Sullivan’s, Checo’s, Stella’s, Brewster Cheese, J.J. and Freddies, Wurster’s, Family Dollar, Bella Salon, Special Touch Salon, Stockton Shell and individuals Keith and Joanne Hesselbacher, Megan and Mike Shamp, Gwen Ozga, Bob Laetham, Edith Casaclang, Jan Ryan and Peg Bainbridge.

Whether you purchased raffle tickets, provided discounted items, donated cash or an item used on our door prize or raffle table, you were instrumental in our raising over $3000 for the American Cancer Society during this Relay for Life event. Thank you again for your generous contribution and continued support.

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Obituaries

GLENN L. ROWE Glenn L. Rowe, age 73, of Stockton, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018 at FHN Memorial Hospital.

The memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. at Calvary United Methodist Church in Stockton with a visitation before the service beginning at 1 p.m. A private graveside service will be held at Ladies Union Cemetery. Condolences may be shared with Glenn’s family at www.hermannfuneralhome.com BETTY M. BEYER Betty M. Beyer age 92, of Stockton, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 at home. A funeral service was held Nov. 13, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Derinda, Illinois. Burial will follow in the Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation was held at the church prior to the service. Memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church in Betty’s memory. Friends and family are invited to share in Betty’s life at www. lawjonesfuneralhome.com.

Betty was born on June 7, 1926, in Elizabeth, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Clara (Haring) Reusch. She attended the country school in Derinda. Betty married the love of her life Ray L. Beyer on Dec. 21, 1944, at the Trinity Lutheran Church.

Together they farmed for many years in the Derinda area. Betty and Ray moved to Stockton following their retirement in 1997. Ray passed away Nov. 26, 2008.

Betty was a lifelong member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and assisted with W.E.L.C.A. She enjoyed riding her horse, mowing her yard, taking care of her flower garden, playing cards and making quilts. Most of all, Betty treasured spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Betty will be lovingly remembered by her three sons, David (Vickie) Beyer of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, Rodney (Teresa) Beyer of Warren, Illinois; Bradley (Bonnie) Beyer of Stockton; five grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Ray;

parents; and a brother, Johnie (Lu- as a pillar of the passed away in 2016.

He was also an avid morel mushcille) Reusch. community. Bill Bill was very special to the entire room hunter.

The main thing people will rememand Mary-Ann community. He was member of the ELEANOR I. WILLHITE Breuer were Pearl City American Legion Post ber about Bill was being the owner of Eleanor I. united in mar1014 (including many years of act- Liebenstein’s Market. The store was Willhite, 85, of riage on Feb. ing Post Commander and Secretary), a big part of the Pearl City commuOrangeville, IL 10, 1952 at St. Korean War Veteran’s Association, nity for over 100 years and Bill had passed away John’s Lutheran member of the Pearl City Fire De- a smile for everyone who entered. It on Thursday, Church in Pearl partment from 1951-1996, Pearl City was a place for friends to gather for Nov. 8, 2018 at City.

Historical Society and 50-year mem- coffee, the best meat market around Manor Court in Bill is surber of the Pearl City Masons Lodge. and quality customer service. After Freeport. She vived by sons, Bill was also a lifelong, active mem- retirement in 2001, Bill continued was born on Mike (Cheryl) Liebenstein; Rusty ber of First United Methodist Church working in the grocery business at June 11, 1933 (Kris) Liebenstein; grandchildren, in Pearl City. Bill was a Pearl City Sullivan’s Foods in Freeport. He will to Ira and Edna Renee (Chris) Gilson; Jessica Li- baseball coach for many years. He truly be missed by all who knew him.

Visitation was held Sunday, Nov. (Heck) Foss ebenstein (Corey Blackledge), Noah also coached the famed Pearl City in Freeport. Eleanor married Don- Liebenstein and Jon Liebenstein A’s fast-pitch softball team. He was 11, at First United Methodist Church ald Willhite on Dec. 27, 1951 at the (Erin Conder); great-grandchildren, inducted into the Northwest Illinois in Pearl City. Funeral services were United Methodist Church in Afolkey. Braylon (Amber Gilmore), Jace, Sports Hall of Fame. Bill was also Monday, Nov. 12, at the church.

She worked at Bankers Mutual In- Lane, William, Logan, Benjamin, a recipient of the Gail Johnson Me- Burial was at Highland Cemetery surance in Freeport, until the birth of Adi, Auberie and Keagen. Special morial Award. Bill went on the Vets in Pearl City. A memorial fund has her children. After her three children friend, Darlene Aurand. Special Roll trip to Washington D.C., which been established in his name. Online were raised, Eleanor worked as the caregivers Mary Ellen Aurand and he enjoyed very much. He was an condolences may be shared at www. head cook at the Orangeville School. FHN Hospice staff, especially Nurse avid Cubs, Bears and Bulls fan and schwarzfh.com She enjoyed crocheting, short trips to Jeannie. didn’t miss many of these games Minnesota, and baking.

He was preceded in death by his over the years. Another favorite was Eleanor is survived by her chil- parents and wife, Mary-Ann, who M*A*S*H, every night before bed.

See OBITS, Page 9 dren; Dean (Wanda) Willhite of Brodhead, WI, Duane (Deb) Willhite of Denver, IA, and Julie (Brian )Markel of Orangeville, IL, grandchildren; Cory, Eric, Collin (Ashley), and Evan Willhite, Jessica (Shawn) Ward, and Katie (Mike) Wells, great grandchildren; Rilen, Cal, Kinley, Hudson, and Maelynn.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Donald in 1993, granddaughter Brandi in 1991, and brother Elwyn Foss.

Funeral services were held Nov. 12, at the Orangeville United MethWeddings • Anniversaries • Seniors • Special Occasions 330668 odist church in Orangeville.

Visitation was on Sunday, Nov. 11, at the Orangeville United Methodist Church in Orangeville.

Pastor Siegfried Schwirblat will officiate the services.

Burial will be at the Orangeville Cemetery.

A memorial has been established in her name.

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

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G.W. (BILL) LIEBENSTEIN G.W. (Bill) Liebenstein passed away peacefully Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. Bill was born to Russel and Violet Liebenstein on March 20, 1932.

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HCC Foundation announces 2018-2019 scholarship recipients The Highland Community College Foundation distributed more than $390,000 to Highland students for the 2018 academic year with more than 300 people in attendance at its annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Oct. 14 in the Student/Conference Center at Highland Community College, Freeport, IL. Scholarships were awarded to 130 individuals from 120 various scholarship funds. More than $8 million has been distributed to Highland students since the Foundation was formed.

The first scholarships were awarded in 1963 for a total of $4,000. Some scholarships are based on merit and financial need; others are awarded to students based on where they attended high school and what major they are studying.

The following scholarship recipients were recognized: Apple River: Carolyn Karlow, Dorothy Yates Nursing Elizabeth: Brittney Brown, Illinois Community College System Foundation Heath Trust; Rhett Geisz, Marjorie Kleckner Memorial Lena: Nathanael Bayer, Eduard Buss Business & Technology, Home

School; Laurel Flynn, Eduard Buss Business & Technology, Lamplighter Chapter of American Business Women Association; Asa Lake, Eduard Buss Forensics; Jordan Lee, Eduard Buss Business & Technology; Noah Peight, Gene Haas Foundation; Abby Strominger, College Now; Gretchen Heitkam, Harold D. Walkup; Alec Aurand, Eduard Buss Forensics; Cole Oberle, James A. Davis Memorial; Marissa Runkle, Goodwill Industries, Harold Lee Offenheiser; Allison Weegens, Robert & Lois Harlan; April Woolcock, Eduard Buss Forensics McConnell: Emily Diffenderfer, Eduard Buss Women in Engineering, Lamplighter Chapter of American Business Women Association Nora: Carter Kubat, Ennenga/ Holm Memorial Orangeville: Kelsey Bollon, Krug-Phillips Memorial; Dylan Dietmeier, 1st Farm Credit Services; Austin Guy, Newell-Leonard C. Ferguson Memorial; Jamie Watson, Dr. & Mrs. Ozro Hill Pearl City: Tyra Clark, Eduard Buss Natural Science & Health; Gwen Heimerdinger, Ray & Jean-

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Women’s Education Fund, American Business Women’s Association-TLC Chapter; Zachery Sperry, R.C. Miller Agriculture; Madison Tesmer, Ennenga/Holm Memorial Winslow: Sydni Aebly, Eduard Buss Business & Technology, Home School; Katelyn Chapman, Women’s Education Fund, Mary Gregory Warthen; Noah Trumpy, Fehr-Graham & Associates

The Jo Daviess County Farm Service Agency (FSA) will soon be accepting County Committee ballots from individuals wanting to participate in the current Jo Daviess County FSA Committee elections. The Jo Daviess County FSA Office administers federal agricultural production, farm loan, price support, conservation, and emergency programs annually in Jo Daviess County. A locally elected committee of farmers and landowners that serve staggered, three-year terms oversees operation of the county office and select the county director. It is critical to agriculture that we ensure that all farmers have an equal opportunity to be a candidate to serve as a member on our county committees.

This is the only remaining grass-roots level representation at the local level by a federal agency. Individuals of legal voting age with an interest in farmland as an owner, operator, tenant or sharecropper or are eligible to participate in any FSA program, are eligible to vote in the election and are eligible to serve on the committee if nominated and elected. Spouses are also eligible to vote and serve on the committee if nominated and elected.

The locally elected committees shoulder primary responsibility for making national farm programs fit the needs and situations faced by local farmers.

They bring local expertise and knowledge to USDA’s daily delivery of programs and services.

Local Administrative Area (LAA) #1 will be conducting their election at this time. Townships involved in LAA #1 are Dunleith, Menominee, Vinegar Hill, Scales Mound, Rawlins, West Galena, East Galena, Guilford and Rice. 2018 Jo Daviess FSA County LAA#1 County Committee election candidates consist of the following in alphabetical order: Matt Berning, Dan Donar, Ann Heller, and Kerry Nick Tranel.

Candidate biographies are as follows with informational responses to the following questions: 1) Name 2) Address 3) Telephone 4) Years farming 5) Active member of the following Agricultural organizations 6) Crops produced 7) Livestock production 8) What can you offer USDA as a County Committee Member? 9) What would you declare is your primary purpose for seeking a County Committee Member position?

1) Matt Berning 2) 8850 N Menominee Rd East Dubuque IL 61025 3) 563 542-2778 4) 19 years 5) Farm Bureau, Dairy Lab Services Board 6) Corn, Oats, Hay 7) Dairy 8) My knowledge with field of

farming. Being an active farmer, I have a hands on approach and know the struggles of farmers.

9) I can provide more knowledge helping other producers.

1) Dan Donar 2) 14051 W Valley Rd East Dubuque IL 61025 3) 563 542-3393 4) 45 years 5) Farm Bureau, Jo Daviess Mounted Patrol for 27 years 6) Corn, Soybeans, Oats, Hay; plant foundation seed, grow certified seed oats and rye 7) Dairy, cow-calf producer, finish Holstein steers, farrow to finish hogs 8) Someone from that end of the county. I was on the school board. I went to BVM grade school and Galena High School. I received the Greenhand award in high school and was vice president of FFA. I was a licensed welder. I have outside knowledge besides farming.

9) To focus on smaller moderate farming practices and livestock industry in Jo Daviess County.

1) Ann Heller 2) 7853 IL Route 84 N, Galena IL 61036 3) 815 238-3469 4) 43 years 5) FSA 6) Corn, Soybeans, Oats, Hay 7) Cow-calf producer, wean to finish fat cattle 8) I have been farming for 43 years working alongside my husband and brother-in-law. I have hands on expe-

rience working with farmers and farm programs. I was COC minority advisory for 9 years.

9) The knowledge that comes along with it.

1) Kerry Nick Tranel 2) 8632 N Tranel Rd East Dubuque IL 61025 3) 815 747-3251 4) 45 years 5) Farm Bureau president 6) Corn, Soybeans, Oats, Hay 7) Cow-calf operation 8) Involvement in Farm Bureau as president and past president of Beef Association.

9) Be involved in farm programs and implement changes in new farm bill.

Currently, Ann Heller is serving the third year of her first term as the LAA#1 representative on the Jo Daviess FSA County Committee. Ann is eligible to serve a second term on the Jo Daviess County FSA County Committee.

As an eligible voter of LAA#1, if you have previously requested to not receive FSA mail, you will not receive a ballot by postal service. However, to request to receive a ballot you can contact the Jo Daviess County FSA office at Jo Daviess County FSA Office at 815-858-3418, extension 2.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodations to attend or participate in this meeting should contact Cory Cassens at 815-858-3418 extension 2 or Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339.

Jo Daviess County FSA 2018 Committee Election

Around the Northern Hills with Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau Manager Annette Eggers Everyone must be doing some early winter cleaning! We have had quite a few members bring in pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Thank you! Remember, you can drop those tabs off any time Monday through Friday 8 – 4:30.

They go towards a good cause!

Are you in the market for a new vehicle? Don’t forget that Ford offers farm bureau members a $500 rebate on purchases of new vehicles. PLUS, now through January 2, 2019 members who qualify for the Farm Bureau e-Certificate offer will be eligible to receive an additional $500 Conquest Bonus Cash towards the purchase or lease or an eligible new 2018/2019 MY Ford vehicle, if they have a non-Ford/ Lincoln or Mercury vehicle registered in the household that is 1995 or newer. Saving $1,000 is a pretty good deal for your investment in a farm bureau membership! Again,

this offer is for a limited time, so contact your local Ford dealer or our office for the full details.

Did you know that you don’t need to be a farmer to be a farm bu- Annette Eggers reau member?

Give me a call at the office and I can tell you how YOU can become a member. You will be able to take advantage of the many membership benefits that Illinois Farm Bureau and Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau has to offer.

Ag Fun Fact: The hooves of cattle aerate the soil when they walk on it, allowing more oxygen to enter the soil and helping grasses and plants grow better.

CHURCH NEWS Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will gather for Sunday worship with Holy Communion on Nov. 18, at Good Shepherd, 118 E. Mason St. Lena, IL, at 9:30 a.m. Chime choir and Men’s choir will praise God through their music. Following worship, there will be a time for fellowship. Sunday School children will meet at 10:45 a.m. for songs, prayers and Bible stories.

On Wednesday Nov. 21, at 8 a.m. the Piece Corps Quilters will work together to craft quilts for Lutheran World Relief. Our quilts provide warmth and love to people in our community and in the world. Materials and helping hands to tie and sew quilts are always appreciated. No previous quilting experience is necessary. Come join the fun and make a difference in the world.

Thursday Nov. 22, Good Shepherd Congregation wishes everyone a blessed, safe and “Happy Thanksgiving.”

On Saturday Nov. 24, Good Shepherd will be at the Lena Food Pantry.

We are having a SOCK DRIVE for the Le-Win Elementary school.

Bring new and comfortable socks to the church during the Christmas season.

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

Salem United Church of Christ

Worship will be held at Salem United Church of Christ, 8491 W. Salem Road, near Lena, on Sunday, Nov. 18, at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Randal Nicholas will deliver the sermon entitled “Knead-to-Know Basis.”

Scripture will be from Mark, chapter

13, verses 1-8. Sunday School for children and adults begins at 9:30 a.m.

The Wednesday Morning Breakfast Group will meet at the Beltline Café, 325 W. South St, in Freeport, at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21.

The food items being collected for the Lena Food Pantry in November are baking supplies: small bags of brown, white, or powdered sugar, chocolate chips, cake mix, quick bread mixes, and any other baking supplies except flour.

Thanksgiving Eve Service with communion will be on Wednesday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. and will include a special monetary and non-perishable food item offering for the Lena Food Pantry. Pastor Nicholas has used Mark 12:38-44 for his sermon, “Enough Really Is Enough.”

holiday season. The food and cash gathered is put to use through the Le-Win Food Pantry serving our area communities.

Items needed: Canned Foods---Meat, Meat Entrees, Soups, Vegetables, Fruits Boxed Foods---Cereal, Mac & Cheese, Pudding, Hamburger Helper Personal Hygiene Items---Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Bar Soap, Shampoo, Disposable Razors Other Items---Toilet Paper, Laundry Detergent, Dish Detergent Remember your blessings---then share your blessings Also, please join us for worship Saturday, 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Classes are 9:15-10:15. Check our unique Sunday School---Bible Learning Activity Stations (BLAST)

St. John’s Lutheran Church-Lena

St. John’s Lutheran Church, Pearl City

Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude on our part for all the blessings God has given us in Christ Jesus. These blessings revolve around our physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.

Thanksgiving Eve Worship will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21.

We invite and encourage everyone in our local communities to come and worship with us and spend a brief time in praise and thanksgiving to God! As a part of our Thanksgiving celebration for the multitude and variety of our blessings, we will use this opportunity to return a portion of our blessings to help others. We do this through a processional offering, where each family comes forward with their gift of food or cash to present to the Lord to help others in this

God Is Love

Stockton Wesley United Methodist

Stockton Wesley United Methodist church will be blessing the Christmas child shoeboxes and sending them on their way at our 10:45 service on Nov.18. It is also Harvest in Gathering Sunday.

Also, on Nov. 18, special service celebrating Thanksgiving will take place at 5 p.m. Communion will be served to all that wish to take part. A time of fellowship and a MINI potluck will follow the service. Turkey and Crockpot potatoes will be furnished. Please bring a dish of food to share and join in this extra celebra-

See CHURCH NEWS, Page 12

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF LENA

720 N. Freedom Street Lena, IL • 815-369-5591 Dr. Jim Erb, Senior Pastor Rev. Scott Wilson Assoc. Pastor of Youth Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School/ABF 8:45 a.m.

AWANA-Wednesdays 5:30 p.m.

Junior and Senior High Youth Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.

Listen to pastor’s weekly sermon at www.lenafreechurch.org 289317

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You’re invited to join us for worship at St. John’s on Sunday, Nov. 18. The Sunday School continue their “Dig In-Discipleship” study beginning at 10:15 am. The Confirmation Class will meet at 10:15 a.m.

The Memorial and Finance and the Stewardship and Outreach Committees will also meet after worship. The SPLAT youth are to make Grace Meal deliveries at 11 a.m.

The November Community Grace Meal menu will be served on No-

vember 18 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The menu is creamed chicken with vegetables over mashed potatoes, cinnamon applesauce salad, Angel Pumpkin dessert and beverage.

The Youth Groups continue to meet at St. John’s. The 5th Quarter (seventh and eighth grades) meet at 6 p.m. on Sundays followed by the Genesis (high school) meet at 7:30 p.m.

Congratulations to the family of the late Dorothy Eden, Pearl City, IL for winning the the $200 Calendar Raffle drawing on Nov. 7.

The Women’s Gathering will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 9:45 a.m. in Luther Hall. After fellowship and a Bible Study, they will be making ornaments. (This is rescheduled from October.) You’re welcome to stay for baked potato bar, salad and dessert lunch. Sign-up on the bulletin board.

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.

Annual Turkey Supper

MASTER GARDNERS 2:00 - 4:00 PM.

Jo Daviess County ExtensionOffice 204 Vine St, Elizabeth, IL 61028 $10 Registration Fee To Register Call Us At 815-858-2273 Or Visit Us Online At Web.Extension.Illinois.edu/JSW

Elizabeth First United Methodist 309 S. Main St. • Elizabeth, IL Adults $11.00 • Children 6-12 $6.00 Under 5 FREE All Carry Outs $11.00 (containers available)

Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018

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MARY ANN STADEL Mary Ann Stadel, 86, of Elizabeth, Illinois, passed away at 3:05 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center, Dubuque, IA. Funeral services were Nov. 10, at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at Schapville, IL, with Rev. Mark Oehlert officiating.

Burial will be at Schapville Zion Presbyterian Cemetery.

Visitation was at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Schapville.

Mrs. Stadel was born on Dec. 11, 1931 near Scales Mound, the daughter of Leo E. and Shirley (Trevarthan) Werner. She was united in marriage to Raymond L. Stadel on Dec. 17, 1948 at Schapville Zion Presbyterian Church. He preceded her in death on April 1, 1992.

Mary Ann was a member of the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church.

Surviving are five children, Sharon Webster of Scales Mound, IL, Gary (Carla) Stadel, Debbie Walters, Donald (Sheri) Stadel and Donna (Keith) Gerlich all of Elizabeth; 14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and one on the way, and 4 great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Nancy (Dwayne) Cole of Grand Rapids, Michigan; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Shirley; two son-in-laws, Ron Webster and Randy Walters; great granddaughter Eleanor Downs, great-greatgrandson Oliver Webster; and her siblings, Jane Stramp, Jim Werner, Betty Davis, and Rusty Hesselbacher.

The Miller & Steinke Funeral Home of Scales Mound is serving the family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed. com.

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SUNDAY, Nov. 18, 2018 - 10:00 A.M. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: metal kt cart; (2) shop stools; Federal-Mogul Service parts cabinet; STOP & other street signs; sled; Radio Flyer wagon; Structo cattle semi & Kompac cement truck; Nylint Hopper-Dumper; FP pull toys; Kelly Springfield truck bank; Baseball, Superman & Star Wars bobble heads; 1:64 scale farm toys; Sports & Nascar items; Harley motorcycles; wood crate; repainted gas/oil cans; Coleman lanterns; parking meter; license plates; wood pulley; wedding ring quilt; Golden Dawn wool blanket; pictures & paintings; electric meter lamp; 35-day wall clocks; repro swords incl. Swastika; American Indian book; Military books; bird books; cookbooks; wall coffee grinder; enamelware; Wagner teapots; crocks; car liquor decanters; beer steins; Coca-Cola tray; Fire King & Pyrex; glassware & dishes; costume jewelry; adv items; Star Wars Hallmark ornaments.

MISC. ITEMS: writing desk; Kenmore sewing machine; dehumidifiers; Saladmaster pans.

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WESLEY L. ZINK Wesley L. Zink, 75, of Poplar Grove passed away Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in his home. Born Aug. 31, 1943, in Pleasant Valley, Illinois, the son of Frank and Marcella (Messmer) Zink. Wesley is lovingly survived by his wife, Mary; daughter, April Zink; stepdaughters, Theresa (Walter) Lovings, Karen (Ryan) Niffenegger and Kristen (Jerod) Rife; grandchildren, Trinity, Trenton and Treynor Lovings and Isaac, Samuel and Elizabeth Rife; sister, Ruth (Bob) Perrin. Predeceased by his parents and brother, Allan Zink.

Funeral mass was on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018 at St. Rita Catholic Church, 6254 Valley Knoll Drive, with visitation at the church. Burial was on

LEGALS Public Notice Zoning Board of Appeals Village of Stockton Notice is hereby given pursuant to Applications on file that a public hearing before the Village of Stockton Zoning Board of Appeals will be held on Monday, December 3, 2018, at 5:30 PM at the Village Hall, 155 W. Front Ave., Stockton, IL, to hear the petitions of Lindy M. Westaby, (Owner), regarding the real estate commonly referred to as 139 W. Benton Ave. and 207 N. Pearl St., Stockton, IL 61085 and legally described as Fronting on Benton and Pearl Streets – All of Lot One (1) and the West Half of Lot Two (2), all in Block Six (6) of Lucius D. Benton’s Addition to the Village of Stockton, Jo Daviess County, IL, excepting the North Sixty-Two feet (62’) thereof; situated in the Village of Stockton, Jo Daviess County, IL PIN: 17-001-158-00 The Owner is seeking a Special Use Permit to operate a home-based therapeutic massage business in said residence along with a Variance allowing placement of signage advertising said business in an R-1 District.

The Applications are available for examination at the Village Hall during normal business hours.

All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing and be heard.

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Saturday at Chapel Hill Cemetery, Freeport. Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, as-

sisted the family. To express online condolences, please visit: www.fitzgeraldfh.com.

OPEN HOUSES Sunday, November 18 • 1 - 3 p.m.

101 Hickory Terrace, Lena REDUCED $20,950 VERY NICE 4 BEDROOM, 3 BATH HOME features split bedroom plan, large living room with stone gas log fireplace. Dining area has a built-in china cabinet. Main floor laundry. Carpet and tile flooring.

Large master bedroom with full master bath featuring double sink, whirlpool tub and shower, spacious walk-in closet. Deck is 17’3” x 33’5”. Lower level features 2 egress windows. Three stall attached garage with side walk-in door, concrete driveway and sidewalks. Located in one of Lena’s newer subdivisions.

New Price ...................................................................................................... $195,000 402 N. Schuyler Street, Lena - NEW LISTING - LOCATED ACROSS FROM the park sits this 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with an open floor plan. The main level you will find the kitchen, living room, family room (both with hard wood floors), main floor laundry (washer and dryer are negotiable) and full bathroom.

Upstairs you will find the master bedroom and the 2 additional bedrooms. The 2 stall detached garage has room for a little extra storage. Call our office today to view all this house has to offer!

Price ................................................................................................................ $79,900

OTHER PROPERTIES WARREN - 4.45 ACRES M/L. Located inside Warren city limits.

Would be great land to build on. There is one small barn located on the property. Land to be surveyed upon an accepted offer.

Priced at ......................................................................................................... $75,000 WARREN - CUTE 4 BEDROOM, 1 1/2 BATH located in Warren sitting on close to 1 acre. This property will fulfill all your outdoor needs. The yard is also equipped with storage sheds. There are 2 bedrooms on the main level and 2 upstairs. There is currently main floor laundry with the option to move it to the basement. Air conditioner is negotiable.

Priced at .......................................................................................................... $72,500 SHANNON - PRICE REDUCED $4,100 - 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.

New Price ...................................................................................................... $159,900

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FOR RENT Apartments Lena 1BDR lower level, garden apt. No smoking. AVAILABLE NOW. $450/mo. w/utilities. 815821-5875

Business Office Rentals SPACE FOR RENT Looking for a unique location to house/promote your business? Have you considered an efficient/great location that can accomodate all of your customers & their needs? Visit our Winslow Business Complex located at 501 School St., Winslow, IL to see if our business/office space will meet your needs.

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1996 FORD F250 XLT EXTENDED CAB 460, Auto, White, Excellent Condition, Runs Perfect, Only has two little rust spots. No body work. New Brakes, New Exhaust, Good Tires, Too Much To List. $8700.00. 262-378-2123.

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2013 NISSAN ALTIMA SV 129,000 mi., $6,800. Bike rack hitch, clean, 262-308-0874.

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EMPLOYMENT

Stockton Community Unit School District #206 BOE October meeting summary good news report, Mr. Fox congratulated the Blackhawks of the Month: Hailey Weipert, 5th grade; Kendra Robledo, 6th grade; Addison Ernst, 7th grade; and Jackson Curtiss, 8th grade. In his administrative report Mr. Fox reported that Riverview Center will be speaking to middle school students on healthy relationships and bullying prevention during the month of Oct., that Stockton Middle School has a Facebook page, the Galena/ Jo Daviess County Historical Society will present a program about the state’s little known Driftless area in November, the Veteran’s Day Program will be held on Friday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. in the Stockton High School Gymnasium and the public is invited. Mr. Fox reported that Red Ribbon Week is recognized the week of Oct. 22, and Mr. Walters will be teaching lessons related to making healthy choices, including living a drug free lifestyle. Mrs. Fox reviewed minutes from the CTE Academy and NWSE. In new business, the board took the following action: *Approved removing Brad Fox from student activity account at Citizen’s State Bank and adding Susan Leitzen 7-0 following a motion by Cahill and second by Groezinger. *Approved administrator and personnel salaries and benefits report for 2017-2018 as required by ISBE 7-0 following a motion by Haas and second by Groezinger. *Approved destruction of closed session minutes prior to April of 2017 7-0 following a motion by Schubert and second by Haas. *Approved the first reading of board policies per the attached list 7-0 following a motion by Groezinger and second by Mapes. *Approved posting notice of filing petitions for school board openings 7-0 following a motion by Gille and second by Groezinger. *Approved moving forward with bids for security software for the district 7-0 following a motion by Mapes and second by Haas.

Under continued new business, the board took the following action: *Approved resignations of Jackie Cahill assistant girls’ track coach 7-0 following a motion by Haas and second by Groezinger. *Approved master agreement with FEH Associates pending final legal review by district counsel and authorize Superintendent Colleen Fox to execute the agreement 7-0 following a motion by Mapes and second by Haas.

Scales Mound CUSD #211 October BOE meeting summary On Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, Scales Mound CUSD #211 held it’s regularly scheduled School Board meeting at 7 p.m. in the school library. Kyle DeMus of the auditing firm of Benning Group, LLC, presented the annual District audit. Mr. DeMus indicated that the district had a clean audit and an expected financial rating of 4.0, which is the highest rating available to school districts.

The Board also heard a presentation from Mrs. Jenny Raab and Mrs. Karen Montgomery on an upcoming Halloween Family Reading Night. The District is excited to welcome author Aaron Reynolds to present to the elementary and junior high school students during the day, and to parents and students in the evening. Junior high students will participate in a “break-out” activity during the family reading night to earn a key to enter the haunted high school sponsored by the high school boys’ basketball team.

Mrs. Montgomery and Mrs. Raab also presented information regarding the new elementary schedule and guided reading program.

With the help of second graders Matthew Duerr and Madison Wurm, the teachers demonstrated how the students use the Daily 5. The program mixes individual reading, group read-

ing, and writing.

In other action, the Board approved a proposal to create a tri-op cooperative with Benton, Scales Mound, and Shullsburg School Districts for H.S. football. The proposal now goes to the principals and athletic directors of the Wisconsin conference for approval.

The Board also approved setting the following dates for public hearings and end of the year activities: Public Hearing for a tuition waiver on Nov. 19, at 7 p.m.

Public Hearing for the 2019 Tax Levy on Dec. 17, at 7 p.m.

Senior Awards Night on May 16, 2019, at 7 p.m.

H.S. Graduation on May 17, 2019, at 7 p.m.

J.H. Promotional Ceremony on May 21, 2019, at 7 p.m. (Tentative – pending no snow days) Finally the Board accepted the recommendation of the Facilities Committee to seek proposals to refinish and rebrand the main gym floor and to paint the gym and bleachers in the summer of 2019.

The next regularly scheduled School Board meeting will be on Monday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. in the District’s library.

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In her Superintendent’s report, Mrs. Fox reported meeting with FEH Associates with Kirk Schubert and Kim Mapes to discuss a plan for moving forward with building concerns. The dates of Nov. 12 and 13, were chosen to begin working on a strategic plan for the district. Mrs. Fox reminded members that this is a Board election year for four school board members. In her good news report, Principal Colleen Fox reported on field trips to the fire department and Dittmar Farm and Orchard for the Family Ties and Learning Ties preschool classes, Kindergarten classes went to the Curran Apple Orchard as part of their study of the life cycle of apples on Sept. 24, and the fourth grade participated in Conservation Field Day at the Mississippi Palisades State Park on Sept. 27. Thank you to the PTO for supporting school field trips.

In her administrative report, Mrs. Fox reported that the elementary school will be having evacuation and lock down drills during the week of Oct. 22, and all administrators attended a School Law conference at Highland Community College on Sept. 27. Stockton Elementary celebrated Grandparent’s Day on Sept. 28. It was wonderful that so many grandparents were able to come and celebrate the day with their grandchildren. In her good news report, Mrs. Downey congratulated Alex Staver for qualifying for the Golf State Finals on Oct. 12 and 13. In her administrative report, Mrs. Downey reported attending a School Law conference at Eagle Ridge on Oct. 1, Oct. 3, SIP activities for the district included a presentation on retirement and a review of active shooter procedures with local law enforcement, freshmen students in Health class participated in the state mandated CPR/ AED training on Oct. 4, On Oct. 10, juniors participated in PSAT/NMSQT testing. Mrs. Downey also stated that the first quarter ended on Oct. 15th with report cards sent home on Oct. 19, the first week of October was College and Career week organized by Mrs. Malone.

Students will attend the Wisconsin Education Fair at U.W. Platteville, NWIL College Fair, Manufacturing Day, and Experiencing Highland. Mrs. Downey stated that Parent / Teacher conferences are set for Oct. 24, from 3-8 p.m. and Oct. 25, from 3-7 p.m. Students have a 2 p.m. dismissal on both days and there is no school on Friday, Oct. 26. In his

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Stockton closes successful Cross Country season This year Stockton started a Junior High Cross Country team, it had 12 runners. They had a great season and it will help strengthen our high school team in future years.

Connor Hayes, as Captain of the high school team, has set a great example of hard work and dedication.

Over the summer he went to a running camp in Wisconsin, where he learned a lot to help improve his running skills.

Connor has worked hard and greatly improved his times over the years. He was so close to making it to sectionals

this year. He did a great job leading the team this season, he helped with warming up the runners throughout the season as well as giving guidance to the other runners on the team. He will be greatly missed when he graduates this year.

Kendal Schulz is also graduating this year and will be missed. She sat out part of the season due to injury but was able to finish the season strong at Regionals.

Freshman this year were Connor Vincent and Kayden Schubert. Con-

Shop Small in Stockton There is so much to enjoy about fall. Autumn colors, tastes, and events will fill Stockton, IL. What better way to spend Autumn than by Shopping Small! Stockton will be celebrating small businesses Nov. 23 and 24.

On Nov, 23, select businesses will be staying open late for Friday Night Lights. Make sure to check out the list below to see where you can stop into! #SmallBusinessSaturday will take place on Nov. 24, with special deals from local businesses.

Stockton Shop Small Deals: These Stockton business will be offering specials! Head on in to take advantage and support our local businesses! #ShopSmall Marie’s Wood Carving will be open until 8 p.m. Friday, 11/23, and Saturday, 11/24 they will be open 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. with ten percent off everything both days!

Coxy’s Liquor Store will be open

Friday, 11/23 until 10 p.m.

On Saturday, 11/24, they will be offering discounts on a variety of special holiday liquors and beer!

Woodbine Bend will be open their regular hours of 5 until 9 p.m.

Friday, 11/23 and Saturday, 11/24.

They will be serving roasted New Zealand rack of lamb with a bordelaise sauce. As well as a center cut, bone in pork prime rib with Dijon mustard cream sauce served with red potatoes and fresh veggies. They will also be offering twenty percent off bottles of wine and two-dollar domestic beers!

Stop in to the other participating businesses on #FridayNightLights and #SmallBusinessSaturday!

Kreider Services, Stockton Museum, Savvy Scavenger, Sweet Alice’s, Beautifully Berkeley’s, Stella’s, Glad Rags, Wursters Sales & Service, Barkau Automotive, Fritz Nursery, FurstStaffing, Subway.

nor Vincent who also played on the fresh/soph Stockton football team had an excellent cross country season.

He made it to sectionals took 79th place out of 157 runners with a time of 18:52. He wasn’t able to train with the cross country team since he played football, but his natural ability to run helped him excel this season, he has a promising future as a runner.

Kayden Schubert had a great season as well; running hard at practice helped him lower his times throughout the season. He ran hard at all his meets and had good times to show for it.

Haley Brudi who will be a senior next year, had an awesome season.

She is a hard worker and such a dedicated runner as well. She went to running camp in Wisconsin this last summer and shared some of what she learned with the team this season. She has improved her times greatly and was seconds away from sectionals this year. I think next year will be her year to push farther and make sectionals.

• Church news tion to thank God for our blessings and for being at our tables. This is not to take the place of family dinners and food traditions but is in addition to that.

For information please call Pastor Chuck at 947-2541. You can also check our website stocktonwumc.org or face book Stockton Wesley United Methodist Church.

The church is handicap accessible and is located on the corner of Hudson and Benton Streets.We are wait-

Haley is a great addition to the team and helps lead the girls towards success.

Taylor Broshous also had a great season. Taylor works hard and her times keep improving over the years.

Taylor also joined her other two teammates at running camp this last summer and learned a lot. She is a dedicated runner that will keep improving and will have a great future with running.

Keegan Philips, will be a senior next year. He has been a great athlete for our team as well. He has improved

his times greatly over the seasons and his enthusiasm for running is contagious. He has also set good examples for our freshmen boys and is a hard worker. He also has a great future with running on the team.

Way to go Stockton Runners, Keep up the hard work and dedication!

Birth

Korbin Daniel Thruman

Daniel Thruman and Dawn Wurster of Stockton are pleased to announce the birth of their son Korbin Daniel Thruman born on Nov. 4, 2018 at FHN Memorial Hospital Freeport, IL. Grandparents are Lorell Ertmer of Stockton, IL; Debra Thruman & Mark May of Freeport, IL; the late Joseph Thruman and late “Wise men speak because they JR Roach. Great Grandparents are have something to say; fools because Richard & Janice Kerr of Freeport, Il. Korbin joins a brother Kyle Thruthey have to say something.”

– Plato man at home.

Millie’s quote of the week (Continued from page 7)

ing to welcome you to any or all of pantry. Also bring your “Operation Christmas Child” shoe boxes with our services. you and make a child smile. All are invited and welcome to stay for felWillow/Kent United lowship.

Methodist Churches Sunday School is at 10:30 a.m., The Willow/Kent United Method- also studying from the Upper Room. ist Churches will worship together All are invited and welcome to this Sunday, Nov. 18, at Willow UMC time too. at 9 a.m. Pastor Chuck Wolbers will Willow UMC is located seven be bringing the message celebrating miles SE of Stockton, IL on Willow “Harvest In-Gathering” and will be RD. For more information, please collecting food items for the food call Pastor Chuck at 815-947-2541.

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